News from the Church of Diocese of York England between the Humber and Newsletter the Tees April 2011

Church campaign puts Real Easter Egg in UK supermarkets A church backed campaign has succeeded in convincing retailers to stock The Real Easter Egg, the UK’s first and only Fairtrade charity egg to mention Jesus on the box.

Morrison’s, Waitrose, Co-op and Booths are to stock a limited ‘trial listing’ of the Real Easter Egg and sell it in their biggest stores. A number of independent shops and a selection of cathedrals are also stocking The Real received national and international Easter Egg. Hundreds of Traidcraft attention and was backed by the supporters have also ordered Archbishop of York and other church thousands of eggs on behalf of their leaders. communities. David Marshall, speaking for the Despite selling over 80 million Easter Meaningful Chocolate Company, eggs a year, supermarkets initially said; “We are delighted that our turned down The Real Easter Egg, customers have made The Real unsure if there was a place for a Easter Egg such a success. I think we charity-faith egg in their Easter have proven that people are not range. afraid to buy The Real Easter Egg and we hope we have changed the face of In September 2010 a campaign to Easter forever.” prove demand for The Real Easter Egg was launched by the Church of Visit www.realeasteregg.co.ukfor England’s Bishop of Manchester. It more details.

1 We are an Easter people and Alleluia is our song I love watching football when I can. We have some great football teams in the region, and whoever you support, on match days there is often a real buzz around our local grounds. The sound of fans singing can be heard in the surrounding streets – and depending on the result, the singing at the end of the match may be more or less subdued!

As we look towards our celebrations of Easter, we are reminded that we are a people who have been given the greatest song of all: ‘Alleluia! Christ is never promised an easy journey, risen!’ but He did promise His presence every step of the way. But this is a hard won and costly song to sing. As we observe this And His promise is that the season of Lent we are reminded destination is sure. that our discipleship follows the way of the cross. Following Jesus For the road that leads to the is a demanding journey. If we are cross is also the road that leads to thrive on the journey it is to new life. The resurrection of important that we spend time in Jesus reminds us that nothing is personal prayer and reading the beyond the power of God to bring Bible. Lent gives us the transformation, not even death. opportunity to let go of whatever This Easter may you know that may be holding us back on our power of God that raised Jesus journey, as well as helping us to from the dead at work in your make sure that we are spending life. May you be enabled to join time on things that will renew in with the greatest song of all: our faith and vision. Think of ‘Alleluia! Christ is risen!’. Lent as singing practice! We are an Easter people and Where we find life tough, we are Alleluia is our song. reminded that we travel with Jesus. We are not alone. Jesus +Sentamu Ebor

2 1811 - 2011 and beyond! The Bicentenary Celebrations of The Revd Paul the National Society (200 years Mothersdale in of Church Schools) were Thornton Dale officially launched on Education (pictured) had been Sunday, Feb 20th, on the theme more forward of ‘Firm Foundations’. Here’s thinking and how two parishes marked the planned the service event. for Sunday 13th February! It was In West Buckrose we realised held in the CE rather too late that this primary school particular Sunday - always the (which some church members 9th Sunday after Christmas - was had never visited) to cement the the start of half term! This special relationship between somewhat hampered the Church and school, with involvement of schools, other representatives from both groups than in the beautiful artwork working together to plan and displayed in the church. The deliver the service. Each class youngest church members wrote a prayer on the theme competed with building blocks to ‘Firm Foundations’, read by the illustrate the well-known story of children during the service. the wise and foolish builders. Children and staff shared the The older members reflected on school values, and the their own schooling and shared congregation created a ‘prayer what it gave them on paper wall’ of thoughts and prayers for ‘bricks’ which were made into a school, church and community. ‘prayer wall’. The importance of Church members who regularly those early foundations emerged contribute to school life talked clearly in a lovely variety of ways, about what they do in school and from particular subjects and the benefits for both parties. special teachers, to ‘love of music’, ‘getting on with others’, An agape was shared and ‘forgiveness’. refreshments were served after the service, with tours of school led by some of the children. Church and school enjoyed worshipping together as one and benefited from greater mutual understanding and sense of community.

Viv Todd, Assistant Director of Education

3 Big Environment Celebration at York Minster As part of the Year of the Environment, we’re having a Big Environment Celebration event at York Minster on Saturday 28th May at 10am.

It will be opened by Archbishop Sentamu, there will be drama sketches performed by the Riding Lights Theatre Company, and on the theme of ‘God’s Creation’ - exhibitions outlining what we can do showing your art. To enter, create an to care for our environment and how artwork in whatever medium you we can become better stewards. York like, take a photo (or several photos Minster visitor guides will also offer if it’s a sculpture) and send it to tours to explore the Minster's hidden Eleanor Course at green secrets. [email protected] or by post to Diocesan House by 26 April. Churches in the Diocese of York can enter the Minster free of charge - all The competition will be judged by the you need to do is bring along a copy Dean of York, the Very Revd Keith of this article with you. Jones; art lecturer, Viola Jones; and the Minster's Collections Manager, There will also be an art exhibition Vicky Harrison. More Than Gold

As part of their planning towards the Olympics in 2012, One Voice York Since the 1996 Atlanta Games, the has invited Jon Burns, UK Director of Christian community’s involvement ‘More than Gold’ to speak on how with the world’s major sporting churhes can use the Olympics as a events has been under the banner of mission opportunity. “More than Gold”, established in the UK as a charitable trust in 2008 and You are invited to attend his supported by all the main presentation on Wednesday 27 April denominations as well as over 60 at St. Columba’s United Reformed Christian organisations and mission Church, York at 9.15am. Tickets agencies. must be booked: contact Juliet You can find out more at Wright on 07811 496602 or www.morethangold.org.uk. [email protected].

4 Great is the Mystery of Faith Paul Ferguson said, “In ’Great is the Mystery of Faith’ I have tried to explore the words we use in everyday worship, and to unlock some of the background and meaning behind them. We can become so familiar with the words of prayers that we don’t always think about them, and I wanted to look at them afresh and suggest ways they can help our growth and understanding.”

‘Great is the Mystery of Faith’ is The Ven. Paul Ferguson, Archdeacon printed by Canterbury Press, price of Cleveland and Warden of Readers £12.99, ISBN 978 1 84825 055 0. has a book published - ‘Great is the Mystery of Faith: Exploring Faith Through the Words of Worship’. Fashion Show at Holy Trinity Church, Hull

Holy Trinity Church, Hull, will host a fashion show on 30th April as the highlight of Hull's Fashion Week, organised by Hull BID.

The Fashion Week runs from 25-30 April, is intended to promote local fashion retailers and associated businesses in the city and to boost trade for the city’s leisure sector.

The Revd Neal Barnes, Vicar of Holy Trinity Church said, “We're delighted to be hosting the Hull BID fashion show. A fashion show is about creativity and colour and music and I think it's important that the church celebrates local creativity and supports the local economy.”

5 Jesus and all that jazz

hundred, set up the lights and sound and waited. In the event nearly ninety people, churchgoers and non- churchgoers, came from our own and surrounding villages and the atmosphere was excellent. Drinks were drunk, nibbles nibbled and everyone seemed happy as the band played and sang to the highest standards. I thought back to the We in the Waggoners Benefice had wedding party that Jesus attended been seeking new ways to share the and wondered if it would have been good news of Jesus Christ with our something like this. local community for some time when a jazz group called Deep Roots, We are praying that it will have made based at St.John Newland in Hull, more people think positively about offered to put on a Jazz Cafe with a following God and would like to gospel talk in Wetwang village hall. follow the evening up with a course called Identity that helps people to This seemed a clear answer to prayer. explore the questions ‘Who is God? So, in faith, (this was a first for us!) and ‘Who are we?’ If you feel that we booked the hall and the God is leading you to do something refreshments and advertised the like this, then we would encourage event. We did not know if ten people you to go for it. would come or a hundred and ten, Gavin Chapman, Churchwarden, but we put tables and chairs out for a Wetwang.

Open day at All Saints, Long Marston

All Saints’ Church, Long Marston Angram, Hutton Wandesley and will be open on Saturday 9 April with Long Marston, a selection of Parish a special exhibition on “The parish in registers and related documents and photographs to the present day”. information on surrounding Parishes. There is also guidance Documents available to study will available on how to trace your family include: extensive archive tree. information on both the Church and Parish, all the Parish census records For further information telephone 1841 to 1911, the 1910 Land 01904 738456 or visit our website Valuation Valuer’s Field Books for www.longmarstonhistory.org.uk

6 Report from General Synod The February groups of sessions of statement on Marriage after Divorce the General Synod was a fairly short, and the Ordained Ministry, apparently uncontroversial, but in especially concerning those being fact very intense time. appointed to the Episcopate.

Addresses were given by the Secretary A Diocesan Motion from Liverpool of State for International was passed asking for material to Development, the Rt Hon Andrew supplement the Common Worship Mitchell MP on the Government’s Baptism provision to make it commitment to education and accessible in language for those who health in the poorest countries of the attend such services. Draft Clergy world; and later the Archbishop of Discipline (Amendment) Measure York on the Churches role within was considered (one particular our own society. concern was that no matter what official decision was made the Presentations were made by the church should strive for the highest Ethical Investment Advisory Group; standards in the vetting and barring the Wedding Project; and on the of those who work with vulnerable ‘Anglican-Roman Catholic adults and children), and the International Commission Report: Amending Code of Practice under Mary Grace and Hope in Christ’. the Clergy Discipline Measure was The latter presentation was followed approved. by a discussion. As always several interesting topics Reports were received from the were raised under question time – Business Committee who set Synod’s such as whether Messy Church Agenda; from the Archbishop’s should be brought in line with the Council, regarding challenges and principles behind Common worship hopes for the next five years in the (rejected!), and raising concern over life of Synod and the Church, and a the dropping of Religious Education separate report regarding the as a core subject in the Governments Parochial Fees Policy; as well as from ‘gold standard’ for academic success. the House of Bishops regarding their The Revd Canon Sue Sheriff Taizé Pilgrimage 2011 Booking is now open for the Diocesan Pilgrimage to Taizé, France, for young adults aged between 15 and 30 years. The pilgrimage will be taking place from 30 July to 8 August, and the group will be accompanied by Archbishop Sentamu. It will cost in the region of £200 per person, and the booking deadline is 8 July. Details are available from the Revd Adam Reed, 01751 474858, [email protected].

7 What’s On

Sat 2 Apr - Iconography Taster Day, Fri 8 - Sun 10 Apr - 'Space for Me' at St. James' Community Arts Centre, Holy Rood House, Thirsk. Retreat for Scarborough. Come and absorb the women survivors of sexual abuse, led beauty, spirituality and by the Holy Rood House therapy and contemplative atmosphere of this creative arts team. Call 01845 beginners day in iconography, led by 522580. Elizabeth White. Contact 01723 341466. Sat 9 Apr - Mozart’s Requiem and Bach’s Double Violin Concerto, York Sat 2 Apr -The World Today and the Minster at 7.30pm. York Musical Sunday Readings: Insights for Society Chorus and Orchestra will be Preaching, Christ Church, Stockton presenting a concert of music that Lane, York at 10am. Speaker: Rt offers an opportunity for reflection Revd Martin Warner in York Minster, under the baton of Robert Sharpe, Minster Director of Sat 2 Apr - Affirming Catholicism Music. Tickets: 0844 939 0015; Meeting, St Olave's, York at [email protected]; 10.30am. Cutting-edge Mission' www.boxoffice.yorkminster.org. with Canon Guy Wilkinson, Archbishop of Canterbury's Advisor Thurs 14 Apr - Musical Evenings - on Inter-Religious Affairs. Contact “All in an April Evening” at Wydale 01904 788306. Hall at 7.30pm. A varied programme of religious and lighter items by the Weds 6 - Thurs 7 Apr - Lent Retreat choir from St Mary’s church, at Wydale Hall. 'Last Words: Scarborough, with some vocal and Reflection on the Crucified Christ' instrumental solos. Contact 01723 led by the Revd Paul Dominiak, 859270 or 01723 512662. Assistant Curate of St Francis', Ingleby Barwick. Call 01723 859270 Fri 15 Apr - Reopening Recital of the or email [email protected]. Denman Church Organ at All Saints Church Thirkleby, nr Thirsk, at 7pm. Weds 6 Apr - Ebor Lecture at York Dr Simon Lindley, Leeds City Minster with Mr Peter Taylor, BBC Organist, with Claire Strafford, Presenter for the BBC series Age of Soprano. Tickets: Terror, will be speaking on 'What is a [email protected], 01845 Terrorist?' at 7pm. 501174

Thurs 7 Apr - Songs for Sorrow, Sat 16 Apr - Bric a Brac, Jumble & Songs for Joy at Holy Rood House, Toy Sale, St. Oswald's Church Hall, Thirsk. A day workshop led by Jan Flamborough, 11.00am to 1pm Berry. Call 01845 522580.

8 Tues 19 - Thurs 21 Apr - Holy Week Mary's Church Beverley at 7.30pm. Retreat at Wydale Hall 'The Cross - Tickets 01482 391672 or on the door. the Place of Blessing' led by Reverend Canon Michael Glanville-Smith. Call Sat 23 - Mon 25 Apr – Easter 01723 859270 or email Flowers, St. Oswald's Church [email protected]. Flamborough

Weds 20 - Fri 29 Apr -Companions at Sun 24 - Fri 29 Apr - Post Easter the Cross at Holy Rood House, Break Special Offer at Sneaton Thirsk. Easter Retreat and house Castle, Whitby. Special offer for party led by Elizabeth and Stanley Clergy and their families for post Baxter. Call 01845 522580 Easter breaks. The offer is a 25% discount on Bed and Breakfast prices Weds 20 Apr - Renewal of in both their en-suite and standard Ordination Vows and Blessing of Oils accommodation. Call 01947 600005 by the Bishop of Whitby, St John’s Middlesbrough Mon 25 Apr – Christian Aid Celebratory Service, York Minster, Thurs 21 Apr - Renewal of 7.30pm. All are welcome to the Ordination Vows and Blessing of Christian Aid Service celebrating the Oils, York Minster work of Christian Aid partners around the world. Thurs 21 - Weds 27 Apr - Easter Retreat at Wydale Hall. Come and Sat 30 Apr - The Sanctity of Life, a celebrate Easter at Wydale. Call day conference at Ampleforth Abbey, 01723 859720 or email 10am – 4pm. Main speakers: Lord [email protected]. Habgood and Pauline Dodsworth, Marie Curie Nurse & instructor. Fri 22 Apr - Performance of St John Contact Mike Gray, 01751 431338, Passion by J S Bach, by Beverley conference@ryedalechristiancouncil. Chamber Choir and Orchestra, St org.uk

Rest in peace

It is with regret that we announce that the Revd Michael Escritt, who had the Archbishop’s Permission to Officiate, died on Saturday 22nd January. Mr Escritt was 75 and is survived by his wife, the Revd Canon Margaret Escritt.

It is with regret that we also announce that the Revd Michael Dykes died on Wednesday 16th February 2011. Mr Dykes was previously the Rector of the Benefice of Stokesley with Seamer from 1985 until 2008. He was 68 and is survived by his wife Ros.

9 People on the move

The Archbishop has appointed the Revd Hilston, is retiring. Graham Pacey, Rector of the Benefice Guisborough, to be Rural Dean of The Revd Pamela Muriel Burdon, Priest Guisborough for a period of five years. in Charge of the Benefice of Preseton and Sproatley in Holderness and Assistant The Revd Marion Ball, Assistant Curate Curate of the Benefice of Burstwick with of the Benefice of Hull, Most Holy and Thorngumbauld, is retiring. Undivided Trinity, has become part-time Parish Missioner in the same Benefice. The Revd John Davis, Senior Chaplain for Selby Communities and District The Revd Malcolm Crook, Vicar of Industrial Mission and part time Sneinton, St Stephen with St Matthias in Chaplain to Askham Bryan College of the Diocese of Southwell, has been Agriculture, has retired. appointed Priest-in-Charge of the Benefice of Sculcoates. The Revd Alison Fisher, NSM Assistant Curate of the Benefice of The Thorntons The Revd John Ford, part time Priest in and the Otteringtons and Chaplain to Charge of the Benefice of Stainton with Northallerton Friarage Hospital, has Hilton, part time Police Chaplain and retired. The Archbishop has granted Mrs Rural Dean of Stokesley, has additionally Fisher Permission to Officiate. been appointed Priest in Charge of the Benefice of Brookfield. The Revd Eve Rose, Assistant Curate of the Benefice of Hessle, has resigned. She The Revd Nicholas Green, Pioneer will be retaining her role as Chaplain to Minister in the Benefice of Marton-in- the Hull and East Yorkshire Hospitals Cleveland, has been appointed Assistant NHS Trust. Curate of the Benefice of Brookfield. The Revd Celia Rutt, NSM Assistant The Revd Richard Kirkman, Rector of the Curate of the Benefice of Clifton, St Benefice of Escrick and Stillingfleet with Philip and St James, is retiring. Naburn, has additionally been appointed Priest-in-Charge of the Benefice of The Revd Stephen Tash, Vicar of the Bubwith and Skipwith. Benefice of York, St Oswald, Fulford, has resigned. The Revd Martyn Westby, Priest in Charge of the Benefice of Cherry Burton, The Archbishop has granted Permission has also been appointed Assistant Curate to Officiate to the Revd Valerie of the Benefice of Etton with Dalton, Hewetson, and has conferred upon her with special responsibility for Etton. the title of Canon Emeritus. He has also conferred the title of Canon Emeritus to The Revd Anthony James Burdon, Vicar the Revd John Manchester and the Revd of the Benefice of Burstwick with David Hoskin. The Archbishop has also Thorngumbauld and Priest in Charge of granted PTO to the Revd Ronald William the Benefice of Roos and Garton in Smith of Marske by the Sea and the Revd Holderness with Tunstall, Grimston and Peter Abell of Beverley.

10 Michael Escritt 1935 – 2011

During his twelve years in the Royal Navy Michael gained a deep understanding of human nature that informed his theology and his ministry. He served, on ships and bases all around the world, first as a rating and then as an officer, and acquired a wonderfully inclusive view of others.

Eventually a growing certainty that he should offer for ordination prevailed and after three years at Queen’s Birmingham, he was ordained Deacon in York Minster in 1967 Michael supported Margaret in to serve as Curate of Huntington her own journey to ordination in and New Earswick. 1987 with great grace and self effacement and helped her grow Two years later, Archbishop as a Christian minister in her Coggan asked him to be his own right. Domestic Chaplain. Typically Michael agreed to do it for three When he was diagnosed with years only. During this time, terminal leukaemia four years Michael met Margaret and they ago, he accepted it with faith, were married in Bishopthorpe grace and often humour. He saw Church in 1970. Donald Coggan four grandchildren born and instituted Michael to enjoyed life to the full. He died Bishopthorpe and Acaster Malbis in St. Leonard’s Hospice in in 1972, where he really January, with a view over the flourished and where his two fields to Bishopthorpe. sons were born. Michael grasped that Christian In 1983 Michael moved to Selby, ministry is about expressing the where his priority was to be a love of God. He understood the faithful priest and pastor. From unique Anglican insight that the 1990 he was Vicar of Haxby and priest is owned by everyone and Wiggington, using all his wisdom no one. Inexplicably he was never and skill as a leader and made a Canon of York, but has encourager. He retired to Fulford been described as the best in May 1998, having served his suffragen bishop we never had. whole priestly ministry in the York Archdeaconry. Canon Simon Wright

11 No Stone Unturned

Emmanuel Church, Saltburn, has uncovered evidence of stained glass windows and woodcarvings designed by Arts & Crafts member Sir Charles Nicholson. A signed drawing of the church interior and a handwritten letter from the firm of Rush, Nicholson and Rush are highlights of a new exhibition ‘No Stone Unturned’ which has been put together by members of Emmanuel Church. be displayed alongside some of the Precious artefacts, original artefacts. This second part of the architectural drawings, 100 year old exhibition is entitled ‘Living Stones’ Parish Magazines, personal stories and will include inspiring work in and treasured photographs will all be glass, ceramic, acrylics, felt, found displayed in the purpose built objects and other media. ArtSpace inside the church. Visitors are welcome to view the exhibition ‘No Stone Unturned’ is showing at and enjoy discovering the Emmanuel Church Saltburn from developments and decorations of the Friday April 29 to Monday May 2, 12 building as featured in our simple noon to 5pm. ‘Living Stones’ is guide (available at the door). For showing from Saturday 9 July to those who enjoy a touch of detective Sunday 10 July, 12noon to 5pm. The work, there is also a treasure trail to church will be open on most follow. Saturdays through the summer and by arrangement at other times. For Later in the year and as a follow up further details ring the church office to this historical exhibition, artwork 01287 205322. by members of the church family will

Diocese of York News April 2011 Editor: Eleanor Course, Diocesan Communications Officer, Diocesan House, Aviator Court, Clifton Moor, York YO30 4WJ. Tel 01904 699530, Email [email protected]

Deadline to include items in the May issue is Mon 28th March 2011. The Diocese of York News may be copied for use in Parish Magazines etc, and may be downloaded as a ‘pdf’ file from www.dioceseofyork.org.uk. Contact Eleanor Course as above to receive an e-mailed download link for each new issue.

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