Issue No. 7 May to July 2014

Welcome to the seventh edition of the Newark and Southwell Deanery Newsletter.

Dear All,

This June I will be standing down as your Lay Chair of Deanery Synod, having been in post for six years. Prior to this I was joint Lay Chair of the newly formed Newark and Southwell Deanery and before that was Lay Chair of Southwell Deanery for six years. As far as my youngest daughter, who is now 18, is concerned, I have always been a Lay chair!

In that time many things have changed. The diocese changed its name in 2005, from the Diocese of Southwell to the Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham. Three Diocesan Bishops have come and gone and the role of the Deanery and Deanery Leadership team within the diocesan structure has become more involved. As an administrative structure we have been given more responsibility for the day to day running of the deanery, involving allocation of share across the parishes and planning of deanery structure and staffing through various targets set by the diocese - 2012 and 2020. The journey has not been easy. There are some things that have worked better than others. By listening to what folks have to say, both the good and the bad, we hope we are able to serve the deanery more effectively.

Money and share and the enormous responsibility of the upkeep of our glorious parish churches has always been and will remain an ongoing juggling act between the needs of our parishes and the desire to join together in the Transforming Mission of God in the wider diocese and beyond. I have been astounded at the huge amount of hard work that goes on, quietly, in the background and without adequate recognition. I would like to say that every single one of you deserves a medal and you have my complete admiration. I know how hard it can be to maintain a clean, welcoming church with fewer and fewer volunteers but I also know the amazing thrill and uplift when people come to your church and appreciate the work you have done and the welcome that you give.

In my time as Lay Chair I have learnt much and met many new people. I haven’t managed to get to every corner of the deanery – there doesn’t seem to have been enough time. I have gone from Lay Chair of a small deanery with 21 parishes to that of a deanery the size of Jersey with 72 parishes. Sundays, when I am not in my own church, have become a true Holy day when I have had the privilege to travel to different churches and experience different worship styles. My faith has grown during this time and the welcomes I have received have never failed to amaze me. To all those people I have not yet had the chance to meet I pray that the opportunity will arise in the future.

I am looking forward to taking part in the future journey with a new Lay Chair and leadership team after the Synod elections in June and pray that our deanery will continue to go from strength to strength as we continue our life together in Christ. Mrs Penny Peterson Lay Chair http://southwell.anglican.org/about-us/deaneries/newark-southwell-deanery-home/ From Holy Trinity, Southwell

I am married to Cathy (who is also Ordained) and we have three children, Bethany who is 12 years-old, Asher who is 10 years-old and Talitha who is 3 years-old. Cathy and I have spent the last 9 years serving in inner City Liverpool working together with 2 churches which joined with 2 others to become the mission focused, mixed economy Parish of All Saints Liverpool.

I became a Christian at 19 whilst at University in Bristol and served as a Careforce worker in Essex before following a career in research and project management with the Defence Evaluation and Research Agency, (with a year out to train as a secondary maths teacher). Over the years I have been heavily involved in CPAS CYFA ventures and then as an Overall leader of CPAS Falcon Camps for a number of years. I have also served both as a CPV (CYFA Pathfinder Ventures) Trustee and as a CPAS Trustee. Both Cathy and I are part of the New Wine Leaders network. One of my greatest passions is to see people come to know God and experience him in ways other than traditional church.

I love to cook (and eat!), and I am hoping to rediscover my love for swimming (to help counteract the eating). We have just taken delivery of 5 chickens and we are looking forward to them starting to lay!. Any spare time is taken up with reading, sci-fi and gadgets.

I met Cathy in Malvern, Worcestershire, when she was serving a year with Careforce based in Malvern Priory, after her time at Edge Hill College near Liverpool. Cathy went to Bristol a year ahead of me to begin training as a Baptist Minister. She left Bristol married to an Anglican Curate and expecting Bethany, the beginning of her journey to Anglican ordination. Cathy was SSM curate in All Saints Liverpool, and is very much looking forward to discerning her part in the mission and ministry here in Southwell. Cathy has a passion for those on the fringes of Church and Society to meet with Jesus and has been involved in a number of “Fresh Expressions of Worship” in Liverpool.

Cathy loves all things crafty and in particular crochet, knitting and upcycling. Over the years Cathy has been interested in family history and has been working on her family tree, discovering that she had ancestors that had lived in our Parish in Liverpool, what will she discover in Southwell? With 3 children the words “spare time” do not often come into her vocabulary! Revd Andrew Porter

St. Giles Church, Balderton CMJ UK are holding a special one-off event for Church Leaders.

requires a Tuesday 20th May - 12:30pm – 2:30pm,

Director of Music Church Leaders are invited to join CMJ staff for a wine reception. This will be an afternoon for you to explore who CMJ are, what they offer to Churches in the UK, and how they can support the local Church.

The Role would involve inspiring and If you would like more information, please call: 01623 883960 training the Choir and playing the organ at some services. Discovery Day: Would suit either a retired person interest- ed in Church music or someone requiring Fun adult learning at the newly refurbished Archbishop's Palace, on Tuesday 9th September 2014 . additional Church music experience.

Explore the life and history of the Cathedral and Palace through your choice of tours, We would be willing to pay expenses. demonstrations or talks - some of which take place in areas not normally open to the public. With choices including flower arranging, singing and sewing, a trip up the tow- er, meditation and gardening, history talks and tours there really is something for every- Anyone interested in joining a very happy one. £6 per person, bring a packed lunch (or eat at the Minster Refectory). Cake and team. Please contact the Vicar, drinks available all day. Canon Tony Tucker Tel: 01636 704811 or Booking forms and workshop choices can be downloaded from the Education page of email: [email protected] the Minster website, or obtained from Matt Hustwayte, Jubilee House, Westgate, Southwell, NG25 0JH [email protected] 01636 817993 St Laurence Church, Norwell From St Marys, Newark We are still raising money for our

I’ve recently been appointed to these roles in Newark and fight against the death-watch Coddington. It’s an awesome privilege to be here and Jean and I are beetle in the church. grateful for the very kind reception and welcome we have received at all the churches. Two events are planned: Some might say that I’m a ‘bit long in the tooth’ to be taking on such roles and I can only say in mitigation that I’ve lots of parish experience! I left St John’s College in 1979, served serve a couple of curacies and then spent 10 years planting a new church on a ‘green A tasting of Loire wines field’ site in Milton Keynes. It was a new Anglican, Baptist, Methodist URC team ministry and my tasks were to create a new congregation on Saturday 10 May at 7.30pm as people moved into the area and then build a church/community in Norwell Village Hall. centre which is still working well, thank the Lord, after 22 years.

Then I went to be vicar for 5 years of a large sprawling private The wines will housing estate in Medway Towns, straddling the M2 and over one of the hills covering Eurostar. It was ecumenical too though just take you Anglican Methodist this time. I began with 2 churches, annexed a through a meal third and became the first Team Rector of South Chatham. With my diploma in pastoral counselling, I was part of a team teaching the St from apperitif John’s Pastoral Counselling Certificate. to dessert wine

In late 2000 I moved to be Lecturer at St Mary’s in the Lace Market, with just a flavour of the food Nottingham and spent 13 years there with numerous other jobs from each course. including Associate Priest of the All Saints’, St Mary’s and St Peter’s, Area Dean of Central Nottingham, Diocesan Ecumenical Officer, and Tickets £10. various honorary civic and military chaplaincies. The city centre is a Contact Elizabeth Jones great place to be. [email protected] or And so is Newark. I have a huge amount still to learn about the town 01636 636 365 and the churches. We have already started to make friends and, with prayer and continuing support, look forward to playing some part in for more information. whatever the Lord is doing here.

Stephen Morris You will need to bring two glasses Priest-in-Charge of St Mary Magdalene, Newark per person. Team Leader of the Parish of Newark and Coddington ********

All Saints, Hawton are pleased to announce their July Open Everyone Welcome Weekend events: Strawberry Cream Tea 11th to 13th July on Saturday 21

Friday 11th: June at 3.00pm

6.30 pm Live Music in the garden of The Croft, Main

Sunday 13th Street, Norwell.

4.30 pm Afternoon Tea with Floral This is a traditional village event Arrangements viewing with a cream tea and

6.00 pm Evensong strawberries, tombola, raffle and games. pring has sprung, Easter is done and Newark & Southwell S the church moves on. It’s time for Deanery Service Deanery elections. The retirement of our Lay Chair, Penny Peterson, means that a new Lay Chair will be appointed to serve the Deanery.

The Deanery Synod in June will deal with Working the appointment of a new Lay Chair, Treasurer, Deanery Secretary, and Standing Committee.

Penny is standing down from her role after many years of faithful service. It has been my privilege to work with her and others in developing a strategy for the deanery. With Penny’s expertise and support numerous events and Together functions have been organised. This year is no exception, a Deanery Service at Ollerton, a Cream Tea at the Great Hall Saturday 17th May at 5.30 pm in Southwell and of course the Deanery Day in September, amongst other initiatives that Penny has been a key followed by Faith Supper contributor to. We have been fortunate to have her commitment, insight and sense of humour. The Parish Church of St Paulinus Ollerton The deanery is in good shape due to the work of a small core group of which Penny has been an important member. Everyone Welcome

How the deanery relates with the parishes within its boundaries is of central importance. The need for the Newark & Southwell Deanery deanery to work with its partner deaneries in the Diocese and of course the staff at the Diocesan office at Jubilee Invite you to House is key for the deanery to move forward.

As I close I would like to express my thanks for the tremendous support that I have received during my recent illness.

Revd David Milner

Saturday, 21 June at 7.30 pm St. Wilfrid's Church, South Muskham

A Concert of Popular Songs

sung by The Bel Canto Singers

Admission by ticket only £7.50 includes light refreshments Saturday 5th July 3.30 pm after the concert in the village hall. in the Great Hall, Southwell Money raised for the on-going maintenance of the church. followed by Evensong at The Minster Please contact Jennifer Pell on 01636 701978 or [email protected] RSVP: for tickets or any other information [email protected] / 01636 650063 An Exhibition Marking the establish a successful outcome by ensuring Outbreak of the First World these men and women receive a broader and thorough support to help War them find work which ultimately brings security to them Saturday 17th May - Sunday 15th June 2014 and their family.

Monday to Saturday 10am - 5pm For further information, please visit: Sundays 12.30pm - 5pm walkingwiththewounded.org.uk”

2014 marks the 100th year since Britain entered the First The Southwell Lecture takes place in the Minster at World War. Southwell Minster intends to join the national 7pm on Thursday 22nd May. General The Lord Dannatt commemoration of this event by holding an exhibition speaks on the outbreak of WWI. centred on local experiences and memories of the war. There will be a children’s interactive trail leaflet to We’ve already asked local Southwellians for any accompany the exhibition, along WWI objects and relics with other activities. For they may have, and information on events for children, especially any stories please call 01636 817993 or email attached to them. We’ve [email protected] had some truly No Greater Love: fantastic Exhibition committee responses, but we Life and Death in the First World War chairman: are still interested The Venerable if anyone has (Air Vice-Marshal) objects or stories. Robin Turner CB DL Curator: Revd. Dr Alison Free entry to the Milbank, Associate Professor in exhibition is made Theology and Literature, University of possible by the the Nottingham and Priest Vicar of generosity of aNottinghamshire Charitable Trust. Southwell Minster. Illustrated catalogue: £3. The exhibition is additionally Co-Curator: Sebastian Milbank. Contact at supported by The Friends of Southwell Cathedral. [email protected] or A black tie gala dinner, supporting Walking With The [email protected]

Wounded will mark the opening night private view on For further details, including information on after-hours Friday 16th May. Please contact Rachel Doe on guided tours, please contact Charles Leggatt on 01636 01636 817282 for advance details or email 817283 or [email protected] [email protected]

“Walking With The Wounded provides funding to Part of the exhibition will be in the Chapter House for security and curatorial reasons. There are three steps support our wounded, injured and sick into a career down into this area. outside the military. Our work focuses on both the physically and mentally injured, and both service leavers and veterans. The key element of our work is to St Giles, Balderton, Printing Service Canon Tony Tucker at Balderton All Saints' Coddington, Near Newark, continues to offer a printing service require an audience to help solve a at great rates. 'Murder Mystery'.

Fernwood Amateur Dramatic Society challenge you to find the murderer with your questions and their answers. Come along for this fun night for all. 7.30pm at Coddington Community Centre. Tickets from Sheila Bache 01636 674741. Please contact him on £10 each includes a buffet super. [email protected] or 01636 704811 for a quote and for more information. Southwell Minster Spring Craft Fair

Saturday 3rd May

10am—4pm Admission by £2 donation, accompanied under 16’s free

Refreshments available

The Dean of Southwell’s final service before retirement will take place on Sunday 18th May at 3.30pm. The Chapter issue an open invitation to clergy and lay people across the Diocese to attend Choral Evensong on that day.

Please note that tickets are not required and clergy are not required to robe

The Rogation Sunday service preacher on May 25th at 10.30am, will be Michael Northcott, Professor of Ethics, at Edinburgh University. Michael is well known for his research and writing on the ethical and theological implications of climate change and the ecological crisis. He has written many books and papers on the subject. We are extremely fortunate to have him preach here in Southwell, please do come, it promises to be an extremely stimulating sermon.

The Southwell Lecture

with General The Lord Dannatt GCB CBE MC DL

‘Leadership in Turbulent Times’ Thursday 22nd May in Southwell Minster

7 for 7.30pm

Refreshments available

Free admission, all welcome

Check out Southwell Minster’s website for more information www.southwellminster.org

At The Minster Noticeboard Some Useful Dates for your Diaries

Forthcoming Deanery Synod Meetings 3rd June 2014 St Nicholas, Tuxford NEWARK & SOUTHWELL 16th October 2014 The Great DEANERY DAY Hall, Southwell Minster 4th February 2015 - venue tba “I am looking forward to joining you for the 8th June 2015 - venue tba Deanery Day on 27th September, with it’s 6th October 2015 - venue tba exciting mixture of sport, prayer and drama,

Deanery Standing Committee and the evening social event. Meetings July 1st 2014 In our parish ministry, relationships were September 17th 2014 always the key, built above all on spending time November 12th 2014 together, sometimes, like the Seven Dwarfs, January 20th 2015 “busy doing nothing”, sometimes worship, March 18th 2015 May 14th 2015 sometimes food, or sometimes sport. July 7th 2015 September 16th 2015 Put the date in your diary now, and mark it November 12th 2015 “special”. It will be for me: I trust it will be for

you. God bless, +TP” Churchwardens Visitation Service 21st May 7.00 pm at Christ Church Newark

Deanery Service 17th May at St Paulinus Ollerton 5.30 pm followed by Faith Supper Morning: Ecumenical Sports Event

Deanery Social Event Afternoon: Prayer & Drama 5th July 3.30 pm Evening: Social Event Cream Tea in the Great Hall followed by Evensong at The Minster Come along and join Bishop Tony and Deanery friends for part or all of the day. Friends of Holy Trinity, (More details to follow) Rolleston Fashion Show Thursday 5th June 2014 Saturday 27th September Rolleston Village Hall 7.30 p.m. Tickets £5.00 Contact Beryl Northcote tel. 01636 812579 Around The Deanery The Deanery Newsletter This is your newsletter. A way of communicating with each other. To make it successful we need to receive your offerings.

The deadline for the next issue is 15th July. Please send in your entries to [email protected] or by post to Mrs Louise Riley, The Rectory, 3 Marsh Lane, Farndon, Newark, Notts, NG24 3SS

Join Us In Prayer Useful Contact Information Newark Team Ministry are pleased to announce a weekly time for prayer, which will

be held every Tuesday at the www.southwell.anglican.org Parish Church of St Mary Magdalene www.yourchurchwedding.org from 12.30 to 1.00 pm

You are warmly invited to join members of the Newark Team as they pray for the Newark Team Ministry and wider community Revd Lucy Cleland, Chaplain to the Bishop [email protected] Deanery Prayer Mr Nigel Spraggins, Most merciful God, our creator and redeemer, Chief Executive in baptism you called us to be members, [email protected] one of another as witnesses to your saving power. Grant that, united in your love, Archdeacon [email protected] and confident in your promise to be with us always, we may be led by your Holy Spirit, Mrs Jo Padmore to be your living body in this deanery, Executive Personal Assistant through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen [email protected]

For Stats for Mission Returns The following churches are in vacancy in our deanery at the and On-Line Data entries: moment. If you would like to support them by attending any of Mr Fraser McNish their services please contact the deanery office for more 01636 817244 information on service times. Please hold them in your prayers: [email protected] North & South Muskham, Kelham, Averham

Bishop Richard Inwood has He takes over the role from the when Bishop Paul Butler moved been appointed as the Bishop of Sherwood, the Rt Revd to Durham early this year, will acting Diocesan Bishop of , who has been ill. carry on his work as suffragan as Southwell & Nottingham for the Bishop Tony, who took on the he continues to recover. next 12 months. role of acting Diocesan Bishop

Newark & Southwell Deanery Leadership Team

Area Dean: Revd David Milner Lay Chair; Mrs Penny Peterson Treasurer: Mr Mike Wilson Deanery Administrator: Mrs Louise Riley

Deanery Office: 3 Marsh Lane, Farndon, Newark, Notts, NG24 3SS Tel: 01636 650063 Email: [email protected]

Hours of Opening: Mondays & Wednesdays 9.30 till 3pm Tuesdays 9.00 till 1.00 pm