Clergy Mailing - April 2018

Contents

1. Nifty Notes

2. Ministry Vacancies

3. Man Alive breakfast meeting

4. Real LIFE Niftynotes news & information from the Diocese www.southwell.anglican.org APRIL 2018 Compiled by Nicola Mellors email: [email protected] Bishop Paul’s Easter message

ollowing Billy Graham’s cope with death which is what death in February the most one might call careless Fviral quotation from the late indifference. Like the kind of preacher – at one point shared person who says, ‘I can’t do every 15 seconds on Twitter – anything to prevent it happening, addresses Graham’s own view of so there’s really no point in his death. He once said, thinking about it.’

“Someday you will read or hear This approach to death is a fairly that Billy Graham is dead. Don’t modern feature of our western you believe a word of it. I shall be culture. You only have to go back more alive than I have ever been. one or two generations and many I will just have changed my Christian parents would have address. I will have gone into the tucked their children into bed at presence of God.” night with a prayer that began, Now I lay me down to sleep, I These words express an entirely pray the Lord my soul to keep. confident and hopeful view of life If I should die before I wake, I beyond death. This level of that our modern world generally pray the Lord my soul to take. confidence does not belong only deals with the cruel reality of Continued on page 3 to high-profile evangelists, it can death in three basic ways. be the sure and certain hope of all In this month’s issue: who put their faith in the risen First of all there are those who try Christ, whatever fears they are to dilute the poisonous nature of 2 Growing Disciples facing. this subject with humour. If you can laugh about death then maybe 4 Events & information Our 21st century preoccupation it will not seem so terribly final. with fulfilling all my desires Like Woody Allen, who famously 5 Prayer Diary today means that we prefer to said, ‘I’m not afraid of death, I avoid the subject of death; it has just don’t want to be there when it ` 9 Training Courses become the forbidden topic to happens’. raise in polite company. The 11 What’s On author John Ortberg points out Then there’s another way people 12 Comings & Goings

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Wider Younger Deeper www.growingdisciples.co.uk Exploring the secrets of happiness

oodborough Hall provided the wonderful Wsetting for a group of 31 people who began the journey of the ‘Happiness Lab Course’ on Monday 5th February.

The Revd Anthony Giles - who is Vicar of St Swithun’s in Woodborough, and Area Dean of Gedling Deanery - explains: “We hoped to encourage ten to twelve people to come along, but through personal invitation and word of mouth we have been astonished to have 31 people sign up.”

In the past Woodborough Hall has been the setting for Alpha Courses that the church has run, Photo: The delegates on the stairs at Woodborough Hall and Bishop Tony also launched The Ugly Duckling Company, The hope is that after the course their Seed Scattering weekend at who produce the Course describe the group will want to take their the historic Hall. The Happiness Lab as a six week thoughts and new friendships experiment that enables delegates further by joining a Pilgrim Anthony continues: “The to explore what psychologists, Course that will follow on. Happiness Lab is a course over doctors and faith leaders say will Anthony and the team hope that six weeks that explores the whole make people happier. longer term, the Happiness Lab area of well-being, happiness and will be a significant step towards contentedness. ‘Happiness’ is the The themes of each week are: encountering God and growing Holy Grail of contemporary week 1: Focusing on gratitude deeper in discipleship. culture, and certainly any quick and savouring search on Google gives you over week 2: Practising acts of 340 million hits for happiness, kindness and over 200 million for ‘well- week 3: Learning to forgive being’. There are over 56,000 week 4: Investing in friends and books titles in print exploring family these themes. The Hall is a week 5: Looking after your body neutral venue with superb and soul facilities and the manager, Tim, is week 6: Developing coping very generous towards the strategies church, allowing us to use their space.” Niftynotes 3 News in brief. . . News in brief. . . News in brief. . . News in brief. . .

Continued from page 1 guess what his family put on his Jesus is still asking people today, tombstone? ‘That’s all folks!’ ‘Will you trust me?’ You don’t That is not a particularly cheery This really is the most important need to hide behind the humour, way to send a child off to sleep! human question that can ever be or force yourself to be carelessly Yet people used to teach this to asked – Which is true: ‘Jesus indifferent, you don’t need to their children because they Christ is risen from the dead’ or shudder at the finality of ‘That’s wanted them to know that death ‘That’s all folks!’? all folks!’ Jesus says, ‘simply is real but it’s not the end. trust me.’ In Luke 24 the angels declare ‘He In a world filled with increasing And that leads us to the third way is not here; he has risen!’ The sin uncertainty and fear we get to some people deal with the of the world has been paid for in announce a message of abundant prospect of death – with bleak full, death has been defeated. And life that is offered freely to resignation: so from this point on, for the everyone: the deep love of the Christian, death is just a change cross and the bright hope of I don’t know if you recognise the of address. One day we will Easter morning. name Mel Blanc? He was the experience a new kind of life that voice behind all of the cartoon is more wonderful than we could ‘Christ is risen! He is risen characters in Loony Tunes. At the imagine. The apostle Paul writes, indeed! Alleluia!’ end of every movie, Porky Pig “No eye has seen, no ear has would come on the screen, and heard, nor the human heart would always say the same thing: conceived, what God has Bishop Paul ‘That’s all folks!’ prepared for those who love him.” Mel Blanc died in 1989. Can you (1 Corinthians 2 v9).

Nottinghamshire Historic Churches Trust Ride+Stride 2018 he The format is very flexible and Ride+Stride event shares the Historic Churches Trust churches and participants are free same weekend with the Heritage Tmakes grants for the repair to decide themselves how they Open Days and this is an and maintenance of churches in organise the day. Some cyclists excellent opportunity to take the county that are over 30 years pride themselves on visiting as advantage of the publicity and old. Over the lifetime of the Trust many churches as they can, while open your church to show your it has awarded over £1 million other churches treat it as an neighbours and visitors and in this year alone grants annual outing with a large group something of your life and totalling £37,900 have been of people walking or cycling. achievements. The Trust made. Even those who sit in the church particularly hopes that churches and provide that all important which have been in receipt of One of the ways in which it raise welcome can be sponsored. grants from the Trust will show money is through the Ride+Stride However, it is not always possible their appreciation by taking part event which is held on the second for a church to open its door. But this year. Saturday in September. Cyclists they can still take part by pinning and walkers are sponsored to visit a Signing In form on the church Please see the website as many churches as they can and door for cyclists and walkers to www.nottshistoricchurchtrust.org. half of the amount raised is register their visit. uk for further details or contact refunded to the sponsored the Ride+Stride Administrator person’s own church. Last year it Many churches open their doors Margaret.lowe@nottshistoricchur raised nearly £16,000. and provide welcome chtrust.com refreshments for the participants. 4 April 18 Events & information. . . Events & information. . . Events & informatio Main event of the year Chapel of Saint Mary the Virgin t last month’s national gathering in , the partnership between Citizens UK and which explored how Athe Church is contributing to the Church’s own five year goals, Bishop Paul remarked how community organising is helping churches in the Diocese to find their voice. Whether you are brand new to organising, or well entrenched in its principles and practices, this sentiment is at the heart of why Nottingham and Maun Valley Citizens exist…to give people a voice, but then crucially to go a step further, equipping communities with the tools needed to get the change they need for the families and neighbourhoods they care about. Organising encourages thinking about two worlds…the ‘world as it is’ and the ‘world as it should be’ – training passionate and driven people to drag as many things as possible from the latter into the former.

Comprising of over 50 member organisations, Nottingham and Maun Valley Citizens are organising across the Diocese for the common good, tackling the issues that matter to their constituent members…hate crime; homelessness; trafficking and modern day slavery; loneliness and welcome; clean air; good wages and employment practices, to name just a few. Choral Evensong Availability In Nottingham, next month brings 2018’s largest and most significant 15:00pm April - September political gathering of the year, as member institutions congregate with Clumber invites you to raise the city’s decision makers seeking justice on some of the areas your voices in worship in the mentioned above, as well as celebrating the impact of commitments beautiful atmosphere of made over the past few years on areas such as low wages, social care, this 'Cathedral in miniature'. mental health and diversity. Admission to the May 10th event, at the Albert Hall, is by ticket only, with priority given to members Why not make a day of it with institutions. If your church or school is not engaged with organising plenty to see and do on the estate in the Diocese, Nottingham Citizens would love to welcome you and free entry for singers? there as a VIP. Contact: Pete Rogers for details [email protected] Visiting groups please note, in the Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham and the Parish of Worksop Priory, the Chapel is under the Episcopal care of the

Call 01909 544 917 or 01909 544 909 for details www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ clumber-park

www.worksoppriory.co.uk/ Niftynotes 5 Prayerdiary www.southwell.anglican.org Compiled for Nifty Notes

In May we pray for. . .

Tue 01 May Arnold, St Mary (Margaret Caunt) Chandigarh - (North India) The Rt Revd Younas Massey

Wed 02 May Bulcote, Holy Trinity; Burton Joyce, St Helen; Stoke Bardolph, St Luke (Vacant: Area Dean: Anthony Giles; Lay Chair: Tony Mellor; Churchwardens: Mary Crosby) Central Pennsylvania - (III, The Episcopal Church) The Rt Revd Audrey Scanlan

Thu 03 May SECTOR MINISTRIES: Chaplains amongst Deaf People (Vacant) Chelmsford - (Canterbury, England) The Rt Revd Chelmsford - Barking - (Canterbury, England) The Rt Revd Chelmsford - Bradwell - (Canterbury, England) Vacant Chelmsford - Colchester - (Canterbury, England) The Rt Revd Roger Morris

Fri 04 May Calverton, St Wilfrid (Sam Hustwayte) Chester - (York, England) The Rt Revd Peter Forster Chester - Birkenhead - (York, England) The Rt Revd Keith Sinclair Chester - Stockport - (York, England) The Rt Revd Libby Lane

Sat 05 May Carlton, St John the Baptist (Amanda Digman) Chhattisgarh - (North India) The Rt Revd Purna Sagar Nag

Sun 06 May ROGATION SUNDAY – In our diocese today we give thanks for all those who work the land for our good. Those who farm, those who develop and those who serve our country from other lands in helping produce our food PRAY for The Anglican Church of Kenya The Most Revd Jackson Ole Sapit Primate and Archbishop of All Kenya Church of Norway: Diocese of Björgvin, Bishop Halvor Nordhaug

Mon 07 May BANK HOLIDAY Chicago - (V, The Episcopal Church) The Rt Revd Jeffrey Lee 6 April 18 In May we pray for. . .

Tue 08 May Carlton-in-the-Willows, St Paul (Wendy Murphy) Chichester - (Canterbury, England) The Rt Revd Martin Warner Chichester - Horsham - (Canterbury, England) The Rt Revd Mark Sowerby Chichester - Lewes - (Canterbury, England) The Revd Richard Jackson

Wed 09 May Colwick, St John the Baptist (Amanda Digman) Chile - (South America) The Rt Revd Hector Muñoz of Chile - (South America) The Rt Revd Abelino Apeleo

Thu 10 May ASCENSION DAY – Prayer for the start of ‘Thy Kingdom Come 2017’ - 10 days of prayer across the world for the witness and evangelism of The Church

Fri 11 May TKC Day 2 - Prayer for the witness and evangelism through our Church Chotanagpur - (North India) The Rt Revd B Baskey

Sat 12 May TKC Day 3 - Prayer for the witness and evangelism through our prison, hospital, university and workplace Chaplains Christ the King - (Southern Africa) The Rt Revd William Mostert

Sun 13 May TKC Day 4 - Prayer for the witness and evangelism of our diocesan link churches Pray for the work of the Anglican Centre in Rome Christchurch - (Aotearoa NZ & Polynesia) The Rt Revd Victoria Matthews Church of Sweden: Diocese of Västerås, Bishop Mikael Mogren

Mon 14 May TKC Day 5 - Prayer for the witness and evangelism of our local partner churches Chubu - (Japan) The Rt Revd Peter Shibusawa

Tue 15 May TKC Day 6 - Prayer for the witness and evangelism in our outer estates Clogher - (Armagh, Ireland) The Rt Revd John McDowell

Wed 16 May TKC Day 7 - Prayer for the witness and evangelism in our rural communities Cochin - (South India) The Rt Revd Baker Fenn Coimbatore - South India) The Rt Revd Timothy Ravinder

Thu 17 May TKC Day 8 - Pray for the witness and evangelism through our market town centre churches Colombia - (XI, The Episcopal Church) The Rt Revd Francisco Duque

Fri 18 May TKC Day 9 - Pray for the witness and evangelism of Christians in civic life Connor - (Armagh, Ireland) The Rt Revd Alan Abernethy

Sat 19 May TKC Day 10 - Prayer for the witness and evangelism of our Cathedral Cork, Cloyne & Ross - (Dublin, Ireland) The Rt Revd William Colton

Sun 20 May PENTECOST - Prayer for the witness and evangelism of our local worshipping communities Colorado - (VI, The Episcopal Church) The Rt Revd Robert O'Neill Evangelical Lutheran Church in Denmark: Diocese of Viborg, Bishop Henrik Stubkjær Niftynotes 7 In May we pray for. . .

Mon 21 May Daybrook, St Paul; Arnold Seely Primary School (Sally Baylis, Corra Yarrien) Costa Rica - (Central America) Vacant

Tue 22 May Epperstone, Holy Cross; Gonalston, St Laurence; Oxton, St Peter & St Paul; Woodborough, St Swithun; Woodborough Woods Primary School; (Anthony Giles) Coventry - (Canterbury, England) The Rt Revd Christopher Cocksworth Coventry - (Canterbury, England) The Rt Revd John Stroyan

Wed 23 May Gedling, All Hallows; Gedling, All Hallows Primary School (Michael Johnson, Jean Lamb) Connecticut - (I, The Episcopal Church) The Rt Revd Ian Douglas 1. Suffragan Bishop of Connecticut - (I, The Episcopal Church) The Rt Revd Laura Ahrens 2. Suffragan Bishop elect of Connecticut - (I, The Episcopal Church) Vacant

Thu 24 May Lambley, Holy Trinity (Michael Johnson) Cueibet - (Bahr El Ghazal, South Sudan) The Rt Revd Elijah Awet

Fri 25 May Caythorpe, St Aidan Misson Church; Gunthorpe, St John the Baptist; Lowdham, St Mary the Virgin (Vacant: Area Dean: Anthony Giles; Lay Chair: Tony Mellor; Churchwardens: Andrew Potter, Janice Hewitt, David Hadfield) Cuernavaca - (Mexico) The Rt Revd Enrique Cruz

Sat 26 May Netherfield, St George (Vacant: Area Dean: Anthony Giles, Lay Chair: Tony Mellor; Churchwardens: Lillian Barnett, Patricia Bird) Curitiba - (Brazil) The Rt Revd Naudal Gomes

Sun 27 May The () PRAY for The Anglican Church of Korea The Most Revd Onesimus Park Primate of the Anglican Church of Korea & Bishop of Busan Church of Norway: Diocese of Nord-Hålogaland, Bishop Olav Øygard

Mon 28 May BANK HOLIDAY - As we are encouraged to take a rest day we remember those who cannot. Those who work to care for us and respond to our emergencies. Those who serve us as we shop and enjoy our leisure time. Lord, thank you for those who serve and thank you for our Servant King, Jesus Cuttack - (North India) The Rt Revd Surendra Nanda

Tue 29 May Nottingham St Jude (John Allister, Ben Clayton) Cyangugu - (Rwanda) The Rt Revd Nathan Rusengo Kigali - (Rwanda) The Rt Revd Louis Muvunyi

Wed 30 May Porchester, St James (Vacant: Area Dean: Anthony Giles, Lay Chair: Tony Mellor; Churchwardens: Helen Catchpole, Patrick Wallis) Cyprus and the Gulf - (Jerusalem & Middle East) The Rt Revd Michael Lewis

Thu 31 May Woodthorpe, St Mark (Matthew Roberts) Daejeon - (Korea) The Revd Moses Yoo 8 April 18 World links news - Burundi www.southwell.anglican.org Compiled for Nifty Notes Think big, plan big, start small

Rosemary Cottingham, writes:

hile visiting St Mark’s Church, Woodthorpe Wthe Rt Revd Pontien Ribakare, the new Bishop of the new Diocese of Rutana in SE Burundi had an opportunity to share some of the challenges and opportunities he faces.

To establish a new diocese in a Bishop Pontien and his wife Eulalie Confirmation of 336 people very poor, predominantly rural area with very few resources, no the salaries for the Bishop and a to cover expenses like partnerships, and no external diocesan secretary. accommodation. funding might seem an extremely daunting task. However, Bishop Diocesan staff working in The diocese is beginning to think Pontien is a man of prayer, vision development, Mothers’ Union, big and to plan strategically for and determination. His motto is: evangelism, finance, and the next 5 years. For example, to Think big, plan big, start small. communication are providing improve the quality of education their services in the short-term as and build the capacity of teachers; He says, “There are many volunteers after doing their day to improve adult literacy; to challenges I have to face however jobs. provide Christian students in we have to start with what we schools with Bibles and other have, believing that as time goes Already a Bible School housed in Christian books; to challenge on we will meet the needs we a parish church built in the 1950s gender based violence; and to find. We start small. We is providing training for twenty- construct a multi-purpose room prioritise.” five students six of who will be for Church and community use. ordained deacon on August 26th. An inspirational start has been The Bishop, Diocesan Secretary While partners along with income made as Church members and the three Archdeacons are generating projects are needed so sacrificially give small amounts teaching in the school and local that the Diocese can sustain its of money to help establish the Christians are growing and mission and ministry, by starting diocese - making and buying contributing food and paying two small and working together the bricks and purchasing iron sheets cooks. Kingdom of God is being and cement to finish the extended. Cathedral Church and other Three students from the diocese parish churches under are at Bujumbura Christian For further details about the construction; contributing to the University getting theological Burndi link contact: the Ven rent on a house that is used as the education to degree level. They , email: diocesan offices and providing received scholarships so the archd-nottm@southwell. Diocese provides pocket money anglican.org Niftynotes 9 Training and information. . Training and information. . Training and Sacrista Prebend Retreat House: A Quiet Space in the Heart of Southwell

uring April and May Minster with new artworks perhaps using as a starting point there is a varied responding to the two themes. aspects of the Minster building, Dprogramme of events at The exhibition is divided into two or Bunyan’s great hymn. Bring Sacrista Prebend, including a distinct parts: Crucifixion Now supplies (threads, needles, fabric study day on the Psalms, a chance and Resurrection Now. Artists etc) to work by hand or using a to meet two of the artists from the include: John Newling, Hilary sewing machine. More details are major Crossings exhibition in the Tinley, Biggs and Collings, Tai- available from: Minster, and a creative day based Shan Schierenberg, Peter [email protected] on the theme of pilgrimage. Do Howson, Mark Cazalet, Nicholas k or 01522 721306 have a look at the details of the Mynheer, Susie Hamilton, Paul programme set out below: a Benney, Chris Gollon, Iain The Revd Annabel Barber is McKillop, and many others. Rector of Waddington, just Saturday 14th April - A study outside Lincoln. She began to day with Dr Tarah Van De This day will include input from weave together her passions for Wiele Crossings artists Iain McKillop textile art and visual Biblical Hebrew and and Matthew Askey, a special communication while training in Contemplative Prayer: Finding tour of the exhibition, discussion, spiritual accompaniment at St new depths with the Semitic and time for reflection and quiet Bede's pastoral centre in York. Psalmist. prayer. Since then she has exhibited her spiritually-themed quilts in This study day will explore the Matthew Askey is an artist and is several churches as well as at the unique Hebraic features of the School Sacred Threads exhibition in the psalms which serve as the Chaplain. Matthew organised and USA. It is the spiritual aspects of cornerstone of the contemplative curated the Crossings exhibition working with cloth and thread Christian tradition. We will focus with the support of the Minster that sustain her in her busy on how Hebrew can deepen the Creativity and Events group. ministry. experience of saying and praying www.matthewaskey.com some of our most well-known Iain McKillop is a painter If you would like to book a place verses from the psalms. There is working mainly in the field of on any of these events, please no knowledge of Hebrew needed Christian religious art. He is contact: Sacrista Prebend, 4 to participate in this study day. ordained, and has exhibited Westgate Southwell Notts NG25 works in Cathedrals and churches 0JH 01636 816833 Dr Tarah Van De Wiele is throughout the United Kingdom. [email protected] Teaching Associate in Jewish The cost of these days is £20 Studies at the University of Saturday 19th May including hot drinks throughout Nottingham. ‘To Be a Pilgrim…’ the day. We start with coffee at Revd Annabel Barber 9.45am and close with a cup of Saturday 28th April - Organised in conjunction with the tea at 3.30pm. Please bring your Resurrection Now Creative Arts Retreat Movement own lunch. Crossings: Art and Christianity Now is a major two-part For centuries Southwell Minster exhibition of contemporary art has been a centre visited by taking place at Southwell Minster pilgrims. This day will be a from 9th Feb-15th May 2018. 40 chance to creatively reflect on our significant artists will fill the own journeying through life, 10 April 18 What’s On

Items to be included in What’s On for Nifty Notes should be sent to Nicola Mellors at [email protected] in April

2 Siku ‘Manga’ Painting Performance: Resurrection Now Chapter House passage, Southwell Minster(free). 10am–4pm, drop-in to watch at any time. 8 St Mary the Virgin and All Souls Parish Church Bulwell - Blessing and Re-dedication of the Upper Hall & West Room. 10am Parish Mass Preacher & Celebrant The Venerable Sarah Clark Archdeacon of Nottingham. Lunch and family activities to follow. The West Room and Upper Hall were first dedicated 40 years ago. There will be an exhibition of the building work. Also pictorial records. Everyone is welcome. 10-13 National Academy, Hucknall. Football Holiday Club, 9.30am-2.30pm. Hucknall Churches invite boys and girls in Y2-Y6 to 4 days of football fun. Includes coaching, team games, daily World Cups and half-time Bible-based activities. £8/day. Further details: Rob 07775 687682. 11 Bilborough Local History Group - Evening Talks 2018 - Lost Churches of Nottingham by Doug Fletcher. 7.30pm, St Martin’s Church. Admission £2 / £1 concessions. Everyone welcome – no need to book. @stmartinsbilb www.stmartinsbilborough.org.uk Supported by the Friends of St Martin’s Bilborough. For more details: [email protected] 14 Art Workshop: Basic Linoprint and Bookmaking (£30). 10am–4pm, Trebeck Hall, Southwell with Crossings artist Shaeron Caton-Rose. Book via the Cathedral Shop: 01636 812933 or email: [email protected] 14 Adam Baker. 7pm, Sherwood Methodist Church. Tickets £6 in aid of Nottingham Rainbow Project. Tickets and further details: 07821 128808, [email protected] www.adambakermusic.co.uk @adambakermusic 14 A study day with Dr Tarah Van De Wiele - Biblical Hebrew and Contemplative Prayer: Finding new depths with the Semitic Psalmist. £20 including hot drinks throughout the day. coffee at 9.45am; close at 3.30pm. Please bring your own lunch. Further details and to book: Sacrista Prebend, 4 Westgate Southwell Notts NG25 0JH 01636 816833 [email protected] 20 The Long Room, Trent Bridge. Game On Season One, 7pm. The launch night of a major brand new 5-part Friday night series exploring the claims of Christianity, made accessible for sports fans.Free entry. For more info call Rob 07775 687682 or see ministryofsport.org.uk 21 Ramsdale Park Golf Club, Calverton, 3pm. Par 3 Golf Afternoon. 9 holes, hot meal and entertaining after-dinner talk from Sheffield-based sports chaplain Baz Gascoyne. Ideal for the occasional or beginner golfer. £16 for golf and food. For more info call Rob 07775 687682 or see ministryofsport.org.uk 21 Nottingham Rainbow Project Prayer Breakfast. 9.10-11am, Sherwood Methodist Church. Worship will be led by Adam Baker. Prayer for the work of the project and asylum seekers and refugees in Nottingham. RSVP [email protected] #nottsrainbow 22 The Crossings Easter Lecture – Dr Alison Milbank, Canon Theologian: Narrating the Resurrection (free) – 5pm in the Nave of Southwell Minster. 23 St George's Church, Nottingham: St George's Day, Patronal Festival Mass 7pm, followed by refreshments; preacher Canon Nicolas Spicer, Vicar of Worksop Priory. (St George's Drive, The Meadows, Nottingham NG2 1NX.) All are welcome. 1 Niftynotes 11

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27 St Wilfrid’s Church Calverton. The Sports Quiz, 7pm. St Wilfrid’s invite you to 6 rounds of fun sports quiz action, pie, chips & mushy peas and a half-time interview with former Notts Co and Derby Co defender Michael Johnson. Tickets £6. For more info call Rob 07775 687682 or see ministryofsport.org.uk 28 Quiet Day Resurrection Now – Sacrista Prebend – with Crossings artists Iain McKillop and Matthew Askey (£20). Please book in advance. Sacrista Prebend 01636 816833, or email: [email protected] 28 Resurrection Now - Crossings: Art and Christianity Now is a major two-part exhibition of contemporary art taking place at Southwell Minster. This day will include input from Crossings artists Iain McKillop and Matthew Askey, a special tour of the exhibition, discussion, and time for reflection and quiet prayer. £20 including hot drinks throughout the day. coffee at 9.45am; close at 3.30pm.Please bring your own lunch. Further details and to book: Sacrista Prebend, 4 Westgate Southwell Notts NG25 0JH 01636 816833 [email protected] May. . . May. . . May. . . May. . . May. . . May. . . May. . . May. . . 10 Rolls Royce Leisure Centre, Hucknall, 7pm. The Sports Quiz. Hucknall Churches invite you to 6 rounds of fun sports quiz action, hot buffet and a half-time introduction to the Christian faith, tailored for a sporty audience. Tickets £5. For more info call Rob 07775 687682 or see ministryofsport.org.uk 19 ‘To Be a Pilgrim…’ the Revd Annabel Barber. Organised in conjunction with the Creative Arts Retreat Movement. This day will be a chance to creatively reflect on our own journeying through life, perhaps using as a starting point aspects of the Minster building, or Bunyan’s great hymn. Bring supplies (threads, needles, fabric etc) to work by hand or using a sewing machine. More details are available from: [email protected] or 01522 721306. To book: Sacrista Prebend, 4 Westgate Southwell Notts NG25 0JH 01636 816833 [email protected]

Please note the deadline for the MAY 2018 issue of Nifty Notes is: 12TH APRIL 2018 12 April 18 Comings and Goings. . . Comings and Goings. . . Comings and Goings The Revd Elizabeth Murray, Priest in Charge of East Stoke with Syerston, Elston, Kilvington, Shelton, Sibthorpe and Staunton, in the Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham to be also Interim Priest in Charge of Farndon with Thorpe, Hawton and Cotham in the same Diocese. Subject to the usual legalities. Licensing date: 11 April 2018, 7.30pm at Farndon St Peter’s.

The Reverend Wendy Susan Murphy at present Associate Minister at St Paul’s, Carlton-in-the-Willows in the Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham to be Associate Priest for Transition in the same Benefice. This is a three year appointment. Subject to the usual legalities. Licensing was 26 March 2018.

The Reverend Oliver James Learmont at present Priest in Charge of Car Colston with Screveton; East Bridgford with Kneeton; and Flintham in the Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham to be Vicar of North Bradley, Southwick and Heywood and Steeple Ashton in the Diocese of Salisbury. Subject to the usual legalities. Licensing date to be announced.

Visitations 2018

NOTTINGHAM:

Nottingham North & South 14 May 2018, St Mary’s Lace Market

East Bingham, West Bingham & Gedling 16 May 2018, St Wilfrids, Wilford

NEWARK:

Bassetlaw & Bawtry 3 May 2018, All Saints Mattersey

Newark & Southwell 8 May 2018, St Nicholas’ Tuxford

Mansfield & Newstead 23 May 2018, St Mary’s Church, Eastwood

All commence at 7.30pm

Joining together in the transforming mission of God

MINISTRY VACANCIES April 2018

Southwell & Nottingham Diocese is a great place to be in ministry for mission! We specialise in creative and stimulating appointments, have generous churchgoers, some beautiful churches and our cathedral is a gem. It’s a varied and exciting area to live in, with excellent access to other parts of the UK. We take care of our church leaders with good quality housing and supportive deanery colleagues. Fresh stipendiary/non-stipendiary/retiring/part- time clergy and laity are welcome!

Our current vacancies, divided by Archdeaconry are as follows:

NOTTINGHAM ARCHDEACONRY VACANCIES

Bestwood Rise Park, The Bestwood area is undergoing pastoral reorganisation and Emmanuel and St Mark – when this is complete the newly formed 3-parish benefice of Vicar designate Bestwood Rise Park, Emmanuel and St Mark will have a vacancy for a full time incumbent. We are looking for a Spiritual Leader and Enabler in Mission for the three different worshipping communities to grow disciples of Jesus Christ in number, confidence in God, depth and younger age profile. It is an exciting opportunity to build on great community relationships, strong lay leadership and good co-operation with the churches of the wider Bestwood area.

For informal discussion and further information, please contact Sarah Clark, Archdeacon of Nottingham, on 07917 693285 or email [email protected].

Burton Joyce, Bulcote and There are outstanding opportunities for growth in a new Stoke Bardolph, with benefice with two parish churches and four smaller Lowdham, Caythorpe and worshipping communities, situated in these beautiful, vibrant, Gunthorpe - Vicar commuter/rural communities of the Trent Valley between Nottingham and Southwell. We are praying for someone of energy and vision to build on all that is good while releasing the untapped potential there is.

We are looking for someone who: 1 | P a g e

 Has a confident and prayerful faith as a disciple of Christ  Enjoys people of all ages, inside and outside the church  Has experience of leadership in a growing church, especially with younger people, families and children  Is a gifted communicator, teacher and preacher  Is a collaborative leader able to release the gifts of members and train a curate

For informal discussion and further information, please contact Sarah Clark, Archdeacon of Nottingham, on 07917 693285 or email [email protected].

Carrington – 0.5 Vicar St John the Evangelist is an Anglo-Catholic and inclusive Church serving a socially diverse inner city parish. We also provide a focal point for people in and around Nottingham who express and explore their faith through this tradition. We are committed to the Diocesan ambition of growing disciples ‘wider, younger and deeper’.

We seek a vicar who is:  Concerned for the marginalised and community minded  Enthusiastic about growing our work with children and young families  Prepared to work with and develop lay leadership  Up for the challenge of leading St John’s through growth and change

Closing date 22 April 2018 Interviews 14 June 2018

For informal discussion and further information, please contact Sarah Clark, Archdeacon of Nottingham, on 07917 693285 or email [email protected]

Clifton Team Ministry - Clifton is a significant parish of some 23,000 people on the Team Vicar outskirts of the City of Nottingham. It is situated on the excellent A453 which connects the City to the M1. The people of Clifton have their own sense of identity and are served by good shops, schools and public transport, including the new tram route into the City. Two churches serve the parish; St. Mary’s in the village and Holy Trinity with St. Francis in the estate. Clifton is a hard-pressed area with many joys and challenges and is a fulfilling place to serve. We are praying for someone who is:  An evangelist who will help us grow in number, making disciples and seeing new worshipping communities established  A Team player who has commitment to mission and is excited by discipleship

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 Has resilience  Able to celebrate and respect difference  A deep pastoral heart

Closing date 10 May 2018 Interviews 21 June 2018

For informal discussion and further information, please contact Revd Owen Page, Team Rector on 01158469399 or email [email protected]

St George’s in the Meadows is a new full time stipendiary Nottingham St George – opportunity for an enterprising priest to lead the parish into Priest in Charge fresh growth. St George’s is under the sacramental and pastoral care of the Bishop of Beverley.

For informal discussion and further information, please contact Father Nicolas Spicer on (01909) 472180 or email [email protected].

Coming soon: Porchester St James

Whatton with Aslockton, Hawksworth, Scarrington, Orston and Thoroton (The Cranmer Group)

NEWARK ARCHDEACONRY VACANCIES

Blyth and Scrooby with This is an exciting opportunity to minister in an established Ranskill – 0.5 Priest in benefice that longs to continue and improve its witness to Charge God’s love.

We have congregations who are committed to serving God and caring for our communities. With a range of styles of worship in our services and several mission and outreach endeavors in place, we have a lot to offer both young and old, families and those on their own. Can you lead us in our growing ministry?

- Enjoy pastoral ministry with a heart for growing churches - Have a collaborative working style involving a gifted group of lay leaders - Have a creative, innovative and inclusive approach to worship - Be excited about developing existing constructive relationships with our local schools - Be motivated to extend positive relationships with the wider community

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For informal discussion and further information, please ring , , on 07917 690576 or email [email protected].

Harworth – Priest in We are a vibrant community on the Nottinghamshire border Charge with South Yorkshire. Our desire is to see further growth and to build on the excellent community links we have with our town. Once this post is filled, a Pioneer Minister will be appointed to work alongside the Priest in Charge.

We seek someone who:

 Is committed to good pastoral care and sacramental focus in their ministry  Is keen to engage with us in the diocesan Growing Disciples agenda  Is an enthusiastic leader who can give a clear lead but also delegates well.  Is inspired by the huge goodwill in our community and is excited by school’s ministry.  Has a vision for the opportunities and challenges represented by an area recovering its sense of purpose and identity in the wake of post- industrialisation

Closing date: 16 April 2017

For informal discussion and further information, please ring David Picken, Archdeacon of Newark, on 07917 690576 or email [email protected]

Hucknall Team Ministry – Hucknall is a thriving and growing community with a rich Team Rector heritage. We are looking forward to welcoming a Team Rector, who will also be the Vicar of the historic, town centre church of St Mary Magdalene, the resting place of Lord Byron. We look forward to someone who can lead our team and create a cohesive partnership across our three, diverse, local congregations.

We are praying for a Priest who will:  focus on growing disciples while developing a new way of collaboration  promote prayerful worship and engage proactively with us and our wider community  possess strong leadership and collaboration skills both within the church and the wider community

For informal discussion and further information, please ring

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David Picken, Archdeacon of Newark, on 07917 690576 or email [email protected]

Retford St Saviour – Vicar The post of vicar-designate will focus on making designate and growing disciples in a reconfigured parish on the eastern side of Retford town centre. Working with a capable lay people in St. Saviour's congregation, the vicar-designate will renew the engagement with younger families through the four primary schools, Messy Church and well established community links. The vicar-designate will be an ex-officio Governor of St. Swithun's C of E Primary.

Closing date 27 April 2018 Interviews 10th May 2018

For informal discussion and further information, please ring Phil Williams, Associate Archdeacon for Transition, on 07850 518504 or email [email protected]

Skegby with Teversal This is an exciting opportunity to minister in a diverse benefice. Each community has its own church ranging from the historic village of Teversal, the multiple purpose plant of Stanton Hill and the larger Skegby. The churches have engaged well with the Diocesan vision of growing disciples and there is a mature and gifted lay leadership in place. After years of a significant incumbent ministry, these churches are ready to move to the next level of realising their potential and would benefit from their next priest being someone who is excited by the prospect of working from a traditional base in ministry leading to pioneering new forms of mission and outreach.

For informal discussion and further information, please ring David Picken, Archdeacon of Newark, on 07917 690576 or email [email protected].

West of Retford villages – A new united benefice and united PCC is being created with Vicar designate a clear priority to grow disciples across the eight rural communities within the benefice. A significant feature for the vicar-designate will be engaging with the opportunities in three church schools (in Sutton-cum-Lound, Ranby and Gamston) and developing lay ministry. In addition there are exciting mission opportunities related to the heritage of the churches, in particular the preparation for the 400th anniversary of the Pilgrim Fathers in 2020.

Closing date 6 May 2018 Interviews 7 June 2018

For informal discussion and further information, please ring Phil Williams, Associate Archdeacon for Transition, on 07850 518504 or email [email protected]

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Coming soon:

Mansfield Woodhouse

In terms of population size this is one of the largest parishes in the Diocese. There are significant opportunities to develop ministry through occasional offices, community networks and the church café. The parish is a very distinct community, close to but outside the large town of Mansfield.

For more information, please contact the Archdeacons’ PA on [email protected]

We welcome applications from suitably qualified clergy from all sections of the community, and strive to be an equal opportunity employer.

Enhanced DBS clearance is required for each post.

Applicants will be assessed on the criteria for the post and if appointed it will be conditional on the Bishop’s approval.

Next Bulletin May 2018

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Man Alive Breakfast Meeting Saturday 28th April 8.15 – 10.30 am (including breakfast)

Venue: Betel Community Church, Rawson Street, New Basford, Nottingham, NG7 7FR

The keynote speaker will be Nick Harding, Diocesan Children’s Ministry Adviser

Faith in our Fathers

Fathers’ Day is on 17th June and this is a great opportunity to reflect on how we can celebrate fathers.

Dads, stepdads, two dads, absent dads…fatherhood and what it means is changing. We’re going to explore what ‘fatherhood’ can be in today’s society, gain some ideas to inspire, and find ways to encourage grandads, dads, stepdads and all dads to do a great job.

There is no charge for this breakfast, but there will be a retiring offering for the ministry of Betel.

To book, please contact Jacky Bates: [email protected]

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School of Discipleship Real LIFE

A series of flexible modules designed to envision, empower and equip Christian disciples, beginning September 2018.

To find out more, join David Emerton and Richard Kellett at A Discipled Life – an evening designed to give you a feel for what Real LIFE looks like, hosted in four locations across the diocese.

St Peter’s, Ravenshead NG15 9FD | Monday 21 May

St Nic’s, Nottingham NG1 6AE | Wednesday 23 May

Christ Church, Worksop S81 0XS | Tuesday 5 June

St Leonard’s, Newark NG24 2DP | Thursday 14 June

Each evening will start at 7.30pm and finish by 9.30pm.

If you intend to come to one of these evenings please send an email to: [email protected]

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Diocese of Southwell & Nottingham

School of Discipleship

Southwell & Nottingham CALLING

An evening hosted by David Emerton and Richard Kellett to help you explore a calling to licensed or authorised Lay Ministry in the Diocese of Southwell & Nottingham.

Thursday 19 April The State Chamber, Southwell Minster 7.30-9.30pm

RSVP: [email protected]