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1 Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham The Parish of Ordsall and We are All Retford, St Michael Hallows’, Ordsall and St Michael From the Wardens; the Archangel, Welcome to The parish of Ordsall and West Retford Retford, St Michael’s. a newly combined parish in the We hope that through this profile we market town of are able to show you who we are and Retford, North offer an insight into our aspirations. If Nottinghamshire you feel that our vision and journey is one you would like to join and that God We are Two Churches, One Parish, seeking to bring a loving, Christian presence to is calling you, we ask that you distinct communities prayerfully consider us. Barbara, Pat & Mick Contents: Diocese ………………….. Pg. 2 The Rectory ………………… Pg. 13 Deanery………………….. Pg. 4 Church Life ………………… Pg. 14 Parish……………………… Pg. 6 Our Buildings …………….. Pg. 15 Our new Incumbent… Pg. 7 Appendices: Creating a single parish Our Vision ……………… Pg. 9 i) Finance …………………… Pg. 16 identity for the …Wider…………………… Pg. 10 Ii) Mission Statistics …… Pg. 17 Retford …Younger……………….. Pg. 11 iii) Policies…………………… Pg. 19 positivity snake at Bassetlaw …Deeper ……………….. Pg. 12 Museum – summer 2020 2 THE DIOCESE OF SOUTHWELL The Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham incorporates the City of Nottingham, the & NOTTINGHAM whole County of Nottinghamshire and five parishes in South Yorkshire. The population is 1.15 million – 51% live in the greater Nottingham conurbation, 31% in GROWING DISCIPLES WIDER, ex-mining areas and 18% in rural. There are 305 churches (252 parishes), served YOUNGER AND DEEPER by 142 stipendiary clergy and licensed lay workers. In 2016 a refreshed diocesan vision was embraced across the diocese, recognising A statement the imperative for ‘Growing Disciples: wider, younger, deeper’. (see from the https://www.growingdisciples.co.uk/) Bishop of Southwell & ‘Wider’ in that we will seek to grow disciples in every part of the diocese, with no Nottingham, retreat from any community: urban centre; outer estates; rural villages; or market the Rt Revd towns. Paul ‘Younger’ in that we will seek fresh ways to harness the boldness and creativity of Williams children, students and young people across the diocese, not least in Nottingham and which is the 4th youngest city outside London. ‘Deeper’ as we grow in knowing Christ, so that as his disciples we can be an increasing blessing to the people among whom we live and serve in the workplace, family and community. Archdeacon of Nottingham, the Ven Phil Williams (covering the Archdeaconry of Newark) 3 Compelled by the love of Christ by If you would like to understand our approach to new worshipping communities, 2023 we are seeking to: please visit https://southwell.anglican.org/new-worshipping-communities-a- vision-for-growth/ where we share some of our stories). It is possible to apply for a Welcome 7000 new disciples into the grant to assist the costs of setting up a new worshipping community. fellowship of Christ and his church Every parish is encouraged to create its own ‘Growing Disciples Plan’ so that it can Commission 1000 younger leaders play a significant part in the strategic commitment to ‘Growing Disciples wider, (especially 15-30 year olds) younger and deeper.’ This may include identifying the opportunities to reach new equipped and inspired to serve the people within the parish through a new worshipping community. The diocese has a purposes of God in the Church and ‘Growing Disciples Fund’ so that each parish can apply for up to £2000 per year to society. support its Growing Disciples Plan. Plant or graft 75 New Worshipping The Archdeacon writes, ‘All Hallows’ and St Michael’s are on a journey of discovery Communities (NWCs) across the as one parish. Through their Eucharistic tradition and identity, they are seeking to diocese to increase our reach in make and grow disciples especially amongst younger generations. The next incumbent will be instrumental in focussing on intentional growth in the context of telling the story of Jesus to all. worship, prayer and serving the wider parish.’ Grow 25 larger Resource Churches Bishop Paul has said: “It is my hope that each with clear commitment to develop worshipping community will develop a leaders, plant New Worshipping compelling picture of its own future in God’s Communities, and disciple the young. purposes with an expectation of growing Serve and pray together as 1 Church numerically and in the scope of its mission. It contending for the gospel in every is my prayer that the new incumbent of community and sphere of public life Ordsall and West Retford will have the in our city, county and region. creative leadership and imagination to develop discipleship, plan for growth and reach out to the unchurched of all ages in its locality.” 4 Bassetlaw & Bawtry Deanery The furthest north in the Diocese, the Bassetlaw and Bawtry deanery is made up of 46 parishes, working together as 15 benefices, with both rural and town locations. In the main, the deanery matches the local government district of Bassetlaw, North Nottinghamshire but also includes one part of South Yorkshire in the benefice of Bawtry with Austerfield. There are three MPs: Brendan Clarke-Smith (Bassetlaw), Nick Fletcher (Don Valley), and Robert Jenrick (Newark). Our Deanery serves a population of approximately 120,000 people, with a variety of backgrounds including farming, mining (in the West), and industry. Located adjacent to the Sheffield City Region and Doncaster, these conurbations provide the main employment opportunities. Connected by the A1 road, the East Coast Mainline and Lincoln/Sheffield railway lines, and nearby Doncaster/Sheffield Airport, the Deanery has ready access to London in just an hour and a half, alongside various local and international destinations. The Deanery has churches with larger and smaller numbers of attendees, vibrant market town churches, estate ministries, with many commuters working in the surrounding cities, and rural contexts. All, though, are well connected to their local communities through schools, occasional offices, community projects and a growing number of New Worshipping Communities, as well as many iconic church buildings. The churches in our deanery cover all traditions and the area is rich in Christian history with a number of churches boasting links to the Mayflower Pilgrims. This Christian heritage with the Separatists that formed the Mayflower Pilgrims, originating in the local villages of Austerfield, Scrooby, Babworth and Sturton-le- Steeple. With Worksop, being the Gateway to the Dukeries, the four historic ducal seats of Worksop Manor, Welbeck Abbey, Thoresby Hall and Clumber House are all close by and provide ample space for walks, days out and historical fact finding. 5 The clergy chapter works closely together and offers support to each other through regular meetings, praying together, socials and fellowship, and encourages input from the wider Diocesan leadership team with regular speakers. Deanery Synod meets three times a year with lively discussion and information sharing. All parishes within the Deanery have embraced the Diocesan vision of creating disciples, wider, younger and deeper and fully engaged with our objective of achieving an extra 7000 disciples by 2025. To this end a number of New Worshipping Communities have begun in the deanery as well as ongoing local activities and innovation. The Deanery has an administrator, who is employed by the Diocese, and, together with Area Dean and the Lay Chair, they provide incumbents and parishes with practical and pastoral support. We would encourage you to consider our deanery as a great place to work and further your ministry. For further information about the Deanery and parishes please contact our Area Dean, Dave Gough, Tel: 01909 570434 or e-mail: [email protected] 6 The Parish of Ordsall + Retford Our newly formed parish centres on the church of St Michael the Archangel in St Michael the Archangel West Retford and the church of All Hallows’ in the ‘village’ of Ordsall. Together, our churches serve all those who live on the west bank of the river Idle which flows through the market town of Retford. We are a faithful group of disciples who ground our spiritual lives in the Eucharistic worship central to both churches. We are members of the Inclusive Church Network and are committed to offering a welcome to everyone. St Michael’s Church, West Retford (shown at 3) Is a mainly C14th Church (Grade II*) with a beautiful spire and a Father Willis Organ. The replacement of the pews with modern comfortable chairs offers the potential for flexibility. A small servery provides hospitality within the church. All Hallows’ Church, Ordsall (shown at 1) Is a well maintained C13th Church (Grade II*) with Victorian adaptations and C20th century modifications. The pews and medieval screen give All Hallows’ a traditional feel but the large open hospitality space at the west end of the nave coupled with the kitchen beneath the tower speak to the welcome extended to all. Both churchyards are full and each church has a nearby parish hall. Population -13,382 (2018) The communities traditionally served by both churches have grown and developed immensely in the 20th century and this growth is likely to continue in the coming decades. St Michael’s has a town centre location, but much of the original St Michael’s parish is in the suburb of Hallcroft. A good range of shops provides a ‘local centre’ to Ordsall, which retains a village feel with its cricket club, hedged churchyard and views across the open countryside to the south and the wooded walks through the golf course to the west. 7 Our new Incumbent: The parish, deanery and diocese are looking to appoint a person who has: A personal devotion to the Lord reflected and rooted in prayer Person Specification for the A vision for, commitment to, and experience of, evangelism and church Transformation Change Post as the growth across all ages, Incumbent of All Hallows’ Ordsall & St.