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CRUX Issue 49 Church for a different world January 2019

CELEBRATING WOMEN Church for a different world CRUX January 2019

THE EXTRA MILE WINDRUSH SERVICE

January is the month when we steps he would urge us to take. How can A special service of thanksgiving and celebration remember and retell the story of we journey deeper into our faith this year? the wise men who came from the was held at the Cathedral on 31st October. East, bearing gifts for the infant Like the wise men, what can we do It marked the seventieth anniversary of the Jesus. God had led them by the more of than we ever anticipated? arrival of the MV Empire Windrush, bringing to star as far as Jerusalem, at which It might be the time we give to God in point they thought they were now prayer or worship, it might be to get these shores 500 Caribbean men and women. close to their journey’s end. more involved in the practical care that our parish or congregation provides to They had responded to an invitation For the service, the Dean wore the However, when they asked the those in deep need. It might be to dig to come to a country in recovery from beautiful Windrush Cope. A cope is authorities where the promised new deeper into our purses and pockets, the Second World War and in need a long cloak-like robe used by clergy, king might be found, they were to increase our giving. Whatever it is, of help from British subjects who and this was made by the renowned directed on to somewhere they had let’s take inspiration from those wise were also Commonwealth citizens. artist, Terry Duffy. The images on it never expected, Bethlehem. Their men of old, and go the extra mile. provide testimony of the achievements travels were not quite over yet. The service was fittingly diverse. There of those who made their home in this was a rich selection of music provided country, and the discrimination they I’d like to challenge us all, at this by Tony Chess and De Sons of Africa, experienced. It was commissioned Epiphanytide and start of a New Year, Trinity High School Gospel Choir, and by the ’s National to take that as a metaphor for our own singer Fiona Lees, accompanied by Lloyd Committee for Minority Ethnic Anglican journey with God. We may feel we have Gordon. Paulette Lemard performed Concerns, and is available on request to David Walker arrived with our faith exactly where we a moving drama of reminiscence. churches and clergy across the country. planned to be. But I suspect, for the vast majority of us, God has some further There were poetry, prayers and an act Altogether, the service provided a splendid of remembrance. Most powerfully, occasion to remember and celebrate the Professor Gus John preached of the contribution the Windrush generation assumptions and continuing effects continues to make to our country. TRAIDCRAFT NEWS FROM of imperialism on our world. REPRIEVE THE REGISTRY

We recently announced that With Bishop David’s consent, Traidcraft was to cease trading the Registrar Jane Monks has at the end of 2018. In an appointed Donna Myers to act extraordinary turnaround the as Deputy Registrar for the plan has been revoked due to a Diocese of Manchester. surge of spending and orders. Donna will be able to sign off As a result, the company has produced various official documents, such as a plan to restructure the business. It Faculties, and officiate at Visitations, still has to make 56 people redundant, and other meetings and outsource its warehouse business and services. Congratulations to Donna! reduce the number of products that it sells. However, it is great news that Traidcraft will continue to be a leader in promoting Fair Trade. Thank you for supporting this wonderful organisation.

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CHANGING THE WORLD DEMENTIA FRIENDLY THROUGH FAIRTRADE CHURCHES : Churches are invited to attend a workshop on Friday 22 February, 10am – 3.30pm 31 January to learn from another diocese’s journey in becoming a ‘dementia friendly community’, Please join us at our Fairtrade event Throughout the day there will be children’s and to help them become dementia-friendly churches at the cathedral. The day will begin at activities and you will also have the at the heart of dementia-friendly communities. 10am with speakers including Bishop opportunity to buy some delicious foods , Councillor Rabnawaz and gifts from a variety of Fairtrade stalls. Akbar and a keynote speaker from Last year 128 EMBARK sets the groundwork and the Fairtrade Foundation. The You can join us for the whole day of our parishes increases understanding of dementia morning will also include songs and or any part of the day but please expressed within the whole church family. register your attendance on: videos reflecting what is happening an interest in the world today around Fairtrade. fairtrade2019.eventbrite.co.uk in becoming EMBED affirms that dementia- In the afternoon, you will have a This event is open to people of all faiths a dementia- friendly church is at the heart of the chance to join one of the fun and and of none. friendly church. transformative work of the church in the creative workshops on offer. In response the local community. Developing a role for Disability Task a Dementia Co-ordinator and devising Group, convened an action plan are the key tools. by the , has EXTEND addresses connections, working organised the with local and national partners, and workshop on an accessing a wide range of resources. issue of growing relevance. The workshop will take place 31 January at St Andrew’s Church Hall, Droylsden. The workshop will be led by Revd Dr To reserve your place visit https:// APPOINTMENTS David Primrose, Diocesan Director of dementiachurch.eventbrite.co.uk Transforming Communities for Lichfield The Revd Neil Elliott, currently The Revd Vincent Whitworth, Diocese. Involved in dementia-friendly CAN YOU HELP? currently Associate at St at St James with St Clement church since 2014, Lichfield is recognised If anyone in your parish is already Moss Side and St Edmund Whalley Peter Halliwell, has been appointed by the Alzheimer’s Society as a dementia a Dementia Friends Champion we Range, has been appointed 0.5 Team Vicar in the Deane Team friendly community which has taken would like to hear about them and to Priest-in-Charge of Christ Church with responsibility for St Andrew’s Harpurhey and 0.5 Priest-in-Charge Over Hulton and Priest-in-Charge significant steps towards creating more explore their involvement in a diocesan of The Saviour, Collyhurst. of St Bede Bolton-le-Moors. dementia-friendly churches at the heart Dementia Friends Programme. of dementia-friendly communities. They The Revd Mark Hewerdine, are committed to naming and facing If there is a member of your church currently Priest-in-Charge of RETIREMENT dementia together, recognising the living with dementia who would be willing St Chad Ladybarn, has been The Revd Gordon Joyce change and the loss that it brings, but to talk about their experience, either appointed as Incumbent of St Chad is to retire as Vicar of Bury, Roch also affirming the life and love that can at the workshop or as a pre-recorded Ladybarn. This is linked with an Valley and St John the Baptist be shared on the path through dementia. video clip, please contact Revd Jackie existing role as Fresh Expressions Bircle on 31 January 2019. Calow: [email protected]. Enabler for Withington Deanery. The workshop will guide participants through three main stages:

PAGE 4 PAGE 5 Church for a different world CRUX January 2019 HIGH HOPES FOR HALLIWELL DEANERY The attended the re-opening of FUNERAL PROJECT St Paul’s Community Centre in Halliwell, where the ‘High Hopes for Halliwell Being’ project was launched. The North Manchester The event provided an opportunity to Youth) and the importance of having deanery won a Church for thank the community for its support a warm, safe space at the Community a Different World award which helped generate £250,000 from the Centre where young people can pursue for its Funeral Project, Big Lottery for the refurbishment. The new opportunities and achievements. that has resulted in more large hall now has disabled access, a lift, meeting room, offices, toilets and kitchen. ‘High Hopes for Halliwell Being’ will funerals being undertaken develop new projects for the local by the CofE and makes Bishop Mark Ashcroft drew inspiration community, including life skills it easier for families from the Parable of the Mustard Seed, and training, CV writing, budgeting, spoke of the importance of ‘Hopes’ and computer clubs, healthy eating, DIY, and funeral directors to the transformation that is possible when walking and gardening groups. plan with confidence. people come together as a community. If you would like to volunteer, please Community member, Edith Lapworth, said contact Rachel Higham on The deanery works as a team and has “Funeral directors have one point of Halliwell Befriending Service had enabled 07727 147 481 or email created a centralised administrative contact for 14 churches and eight her to develop new skills and friendships. [email protected] office where someone is always at the or nine ministers. It makes it much Deen Ishmaaeel spoke about HAFWAY end of the phone and able to accept any easier for them just to ring us up and (Halliwell Action For Working Alongside request for a funeral that comes in. say ‘can you help?’ or send an email and we do all the running around, Local Funeral Director, Karen, said, finding people and sorting it all out.” Photographer, Phil Taylor “With the team now, I just make a simple phone call and they confirm the funeral The deanery is doing many more funerals straight away. The families are getting and the new system saves time for the to know the date and time of the funeral funeral directors who know they will much quicker, which is nice for them.” get a quick response. Hilary adds,

Hilary from the deanery office explains: “We work with all the ministers across the deanery, finding the right person to do the funeral, finding “Sometimes we organise family a church and making sure any visits and make sure details special requests are dealt with. such as the order of service are sorted. We save the ministers a lot of time on admin, enabling them to focus on the key ministry with the families.”

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People gathered at Boggart Hole Clough in November to march with banners in honour of the Suffragettes who met there in secret 100 years ago, and to celebrate the women among us who continue to inspire.

To mark the centenary of women Church communities from Manchester During the service, skeins of coloured being allowed the vote and stand for and neighbouring Chester Diocese material were passed among the election to Parliament, the Diocese got together in glorious sunshine for congregation to use as the focus for of Manchester celebrated the women the march, bringing banners they had prayers. The green, purple and white who fought for the freedoms we enjoy made for the occasion, each honouring colours were used by the Suffragettes today with a short march around the life of a woman who had had a to symbolise hope, dignity and purity. Boggart Hole Clough followed by an act significant in their particular local area. A new hymn was written for the of remembrance and thanksgiving. occasion by Revd Dr Jan Berry. The marchers did a circuit of the lake Boggart Hole Clough played an and then gathered for a short service The Revd Dr Rachel Mann, important role in the Suffragist of hope, thanksgiving and commitment Incumbent of St Nicholas Church movement. Women activists in favour lead by the , in Burnage, wrote a special form of of Votes for Women met in secret . The , words for the service. She said with the founders of the Independent Rt Revd Libby Lane, gave the blessing. Labour Party – placing themselves in danger of arrest and even violence. “I wanted to create a service that was both thankful for the courage of women who were suffrage pioneers 100 years ago, and acknowledged how much more work towards justice needs to be done.”

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MUSIC SCHOOL IS A BIG HIT Christ with All Saints Church in “The success and growth of the music Heaton Norris runs a free Saturday school has led to the creation of a morning music school for children children’s choir, consisting of 28 children Bishop David launched the Antioch Network in who would not be able to afford who sing and play at the monthly all- November, with the aim of bringing more people to lessons. The endeavour, which age service, bringing their parents and faith by creating small worshipping communities. received A Church for a Different families. This service now regularly World Award from Bishop David, has attracts over 60 and sometimes as The Antioch Network is headed by The Antioch Network aims to create 16 made the church more accessible many as 100 people. A new brass band The Revd John Brett, who served small churches (people not buildings) over to families and has doubled has been set up, drawing its members as a curate at Trinity Community six years in the poorest areas and those Sunday church attendance. from both adults and children.” Church, Rusholme, and The Revd Ben that currently have the lowest church Woodfield, pioneer curate at St Paul’s, attendance. The churches will typically Philip Waddington, Music School Jane Cawsey, who teaches at the music Astley Bridge. Each has experience of be on estates and in communities of Coordinator, explains: “As part of our school and is training to be a creating new small church communities deprivation, some ethnically diverse Mission Action Planning we looked at Reader, said, and will share their experience by and others mainly White British. the needs of our parish, one of which training and mentoring others. is lack of educational opportunity. As The Antioch Network was set up musicians, we set up a Saturday morning John and Ben were licensed as Ministers by establishing a Bishop’s Mission “We have seen the children grow music school aimed at providing free in confidence as they learn an in the Antioch Network, which will build Order across the whole diocese. tuition to local children who would instrument. The parents are very on proven models of creating new otherwise be unable to afford it. worshipping communities in parts of The Bishop of Bolton, Mark Ashcroft, who supportive and many stay to take the diocese over the last few years. is overseeing the setup of the Antioch This school has now run for over two part. Children and parents are In some exciting developments, small Network, said: “I am delighted that the years, and is led by members of the getting involved in the life of the churches have been created where very first Bishop’s Mission Order in the church choir and volunteers from the church and as well as playing at people have come to faith and been diocese is focused on reaching the very Royal Northern College of Music. We the service, are eager to take part baptised, lives have been changed, and poorest communities with the Good teach 28 children every week on vocals, in the worship by doing readings the local community has been blessed. News of Jesus. It will sit alongside and organ, brass, woodwind, piano, strings and leading prayers. We have even complement the wonderful work going and guitar. We have also been lucky on in our parishes. I believe we are set up a new Sunday School.” enough to have donations of instruments seeing a move of God’s Spirit that will to enable each child to practise at home. revitalise our Church and communities.”

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