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Niftynotes news & information from the Diocese www.southwell.anglican.org DECEMBER 2016 Compiled by Nicola Mellors email: [email protected] Parish Priest to be Chaplain to the Archbishop of Canterbury sabelle Hamley (Associate rhythms of worship and prayer Priest at Edwalton, Gamston and providing pastoral support for Iand Bridgford and Wilford the community who live and Hill) has been appointed Chaplain work here.” to the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Revd and Rt Hon Justin Isabelle said: “I am looking Welby. forward to joining the team and supporting the work of the Isabelle’s primary role as Archbishop and to working in Chaplain will be to pray for, such a diverse environment, with assist and support the the different communities that Archbishop. She will have live and work in Lambeth. particular responsibility for the pastoral and liturgical dimensions “Part of my role will be to look of his ministry in Lambeth Palace after them and to make sure (and the Church of England) as prayer is the beating heart of the well as managing his publishing Palace. commitments. “I have loved working in the In this month’s issue: Her ministry will also include parish and I will miss that.” supporting the team and members 2 News in brief of the Community of St Anselm Isabelle trained for ordination at and the Chemin Neuf Community St John’s Nottingham. She has 4 Events & information who are based at Lambeth Palace. served in parishes in West Bingham deanery for the last 5 5 Prayer Diary Archbishop Justin said: “I am years at St Giles West Bridgford, delighted to welcome Isabelle to St Paul’s Wilford Hill and most ` 9 Training Courses the team at Lambeth. The recently in Edwalton. Alongside Chaplain is a central part of life parish ministry Isabelle has 11 What’s On here, supporting the Archbishop continued her links with St John’s and the family, maintaining the Continued on page 12 12 Comings & Goings 2 December 16 News in brief. News in brief. News in brief. News in brief. Diocesan Pilgrimage to Nottingham Walsingham songwriter dusts off lyrics for church use Veteran music man Don Read has had a song he wrote 14 years ago shared on a Church of England website which shares ideas and good practice among clergy and church workers. The song, titled “Child”, is Don’s lyric to the tune of Bach’s hirty seven people from churches across Southwell & “Air On A G String” and carries Nottingham went on the Diocesan Pilgrimage to Walsingham the message that the universal Tfrom Friday 4th to Sunday 6th November. Some were regular child will have the world to Pilgrims and a few had joined for the first time. enjoy when we are gone. It has Dr Richard Clothier said: “All were there to spend time with our Lord been used at several baptism in this Holy Shrine. The quietness of the location helped us to set services and Don received aside our busy lives to experience God’s presence.” feedback from a parent that it The weekend was led by Archdeacon David Picken and Canon Mel might be worth sharing more Smith. After meeting up on the Friday the group had a substantial widely. supper and then joined in a Eucharist in the Holy House at the Shrine. So after sending “Child” to the Richard continued: “After breakfast on Saturday, Canon Mel led us in Church of England, it was a Bible study which we all felt was inspiring. We then had free time posted as an Idea on its ‘Church to relax in God’s presence before lunch. In the evening there was a Support Hub’ website, Pilgrims Eucharist in the Shrine Chapel, involving members of the www.churchsupporthub.org, for group. The Pilgrimage Service with a sermon followed supper, and a clergy to consider sharing with procession of our Lady and healing ministries after Benediction. families who may wish to “On Sunday we were able to choose between the Parish Church and include a special song at their St Mary South Creake for the Eucharist. After lunch we prayed and christening event. sang hymns together before the Sprinkling at the Holy Well. We made The song was part of a our way home, refreshed by the Holy Spirit and very well fed.” collaboration with choral arranger Michael Neaum. Don, who is 86, doesn’t read or write Cracking good music but enjoys composing fundraiser lyrics. Eighty pancakes were flipped at See the idea and hear the song a cracking good social evening by following this link: in aid of St Paul's Worship Group, St Paul's Church, West https://churchsupporthub.org/ide Bridgford, Nottingham, which a/new-lyric-set-classical-music- has raised more than £180 used-baptism/. The choral towards the cost of new musical rendition is by Nottingham’s instruments. Sinfonia Chorale. Niftynotes 3 News in brief. News in brief. News in brief. News in brief. Ex-footballer is star guest at Volunteer needed Bishops’ sports event for the Friends of he Bishop of Sherwood, the Rt Revd Tony Porter, joined Cathedral Music Archbishop of York Dr John Sentamu in welcoming 36 Tdelegates from parishes across the north of England to a Sports This hugely important body, Ministry Day. which sustains the work of choral foundations nationally, Guests at the event included former footballer and manager Joe is seeking a volunteer Royle, now Everton FC’s Professional Development Co-ordinator, representative in the Southwell Carolyn Radford, CEO of Mansfield Town Football Club, and and Nottingham Diocese to Graham Daniels, Director of Christians in Sport. keep the traditions of cathedral worship at the forefront of Bishop Tony Porter, who is the Archbishops’ Sport Ambassador, said: people’s minds. “The purpose of the day was to see sports ministry become part of the DNA of parishes and dioceses in the north of England. The job falls into four areas: “It was particularly thrilling to hear from Joe Royle and Carolyn to be the point of contact for Radford of the significance of chaplaincy in their work in professional members in the Diocese; football.” recruit new members; The event was held at Bishopthorpe Palace, Yorkshire, the home of Archbishop Sentamu, who said: “Whatever sport you follow or play, to support the current it gives a great opportunity to work towards a common goal and to membership; strive for excellence in the gifts that God has given us. to offer encouragement to “In his letters, the Apostle Paul often uses the discipline and the music team at the dedication needed to excel at sport to help us picture what a life of Minster. discipleship looks like. As Churches we should celebrate all that sport has to offer and its importance in local communities, as well as We invite anyone who feels worshipping the God who has made our enjoyment of sport possible.” that they could fill this ambassadorial role both at the Minster and throughout the diocese to consider offering themselves for this important position. Any expenses incurred in FCM matters will be reimbursed. Do please contact: Michael Wiles FCM Diocesan Representative Coordinator, on [email protected] if you think you might be Pictured: Carolyn Radford CEO of Mansfield Town Football Club, interested. Archbishop Sentamu, Bishop Tony Porter, and Joe Royle, Everton FC’s Professional Development Co-ordinator 4 December 16 Events & information. Events & information. Events & informatio Sat 3 Dec – Sun 11 Dec 2016 Quiet Days 2017 The programme of Quiet Days at CHRISTMAS TREE FESTIVAL Sacrista Prebend for 2017 is now at finalised. A preliminary version NEWARK PARISH CHURCH of the programme leaflet is available at the House, and a This will be the 9th Tree Festival held in the marvellous setting of glossy version will be released Newark Parish Church later this month. There are fifteen different days organised Over 100 trees are expected which will be decorated by local schools, for next year, ranging from organisations & businesses traditional silent retreats to creative craft days. Opening times: For more information contact: Saturdays: 9.30am - 5pm The Revd Erika Kirk Sundays: 11am - 4.30 Warden, 01636 816833 Weekdays: 10am - 4.30pm email: sacrista_prebend@ btinternet.com Entrance: Adults £2 Children 20p Refreshments, seasonal music, Christmas cards, raffle, stalls FESTIVAL CAROLS OF PRAISE 11 Dec at 6pm Niftynotes 5 Prayerdiary www.southwell.anglican.org Compiled for Nifty Notes In January we pray for. In accordance with the new prayer diary format, schools will be focused on for the months of January, June and September Sun 01 Jan Naming of Jesus: Today we celebrate with the Holy Family as they offer Jesus to the Lord as their first born. We pray for all babies born today and for their family that they may grow in safety and security and ‘in the knowledge of the Lord’. Kolhapur - (North India) The Rt Revd Bathuel Tiwade Mon 02 Jan BANK HOLIDAY Kondoa - (Tanzania) The Rt Revd Given Gaula Tue 03 Jan Burntstump Seely C of E Primary Academy Headteacher : Heather Gabb Kongor - (Upper Nile, Sudan) The Rt Revd Gabriel Thuch Agoth Wed 04 Jan Archbishop Cranmer C of E Primary Academy Executive Headteacher : David Maddison Head of School: Kate Watson Kontagora - (Lokoja, Nigeria) The Rt Revd Jonah Ibrahim Thu 05 Jan Bleasby C of E Primary School Headteacher Mrs Ann Town Kootenay - (British Columbia & the Yukon, Canada) The Most Revd John Privett Fri 06 Jan EPIPHANY The Primary School of St Mary & St Martin, Blyth Headteacher : Alison Richardson Sat 07 Jan Bramcote Church of England (Aided) Primary School Headteacher : Sarah Meredith Kubwa - (Abuja, Nigeria) The Rt Revd Duke Akamisoko Sun 08 Jan PLOUGH SUNDAY Kuching - (South East Asia) The Rt Revd Bolly Lapok Assistant Bishop of Kuching - (South East Asia) The Rt Revd Solomon Voon 6 December 16 In January we pray for.