Clergy Mailing - May 2017

Contents

1. Nifty Notes

2. Could you foster a child?

3. Freedom of Creation group

4. Celebration of Older People

Niftynotes news & information from the Diocese www.southwell.anglican.org MAY 2017 Compiled by Nicola Mellors email: [email protected] Wave of prayer gathering Trinity Church force across the diocese open for Easter Trinity Church in he global wave of prayer Road, , officially known as Thy Kingdom opened for worship over the Come is gathering strength T Easter weekend. The Revd in Southwell & Nottingham. Jonny Hughes describes how a Several major events are already in derelict building became the the calendar, and others are being Cof E’s newest church. planned by churches from every corner of the diocese, from prayer In hindsight, Easter Sunday was meetings and prayer breakfasts to a the ideal time to launch a church poetry event focusing on the Lord’s in a renovated building. It was Prayer. almost as if we meant to do it all along! In reality, it was only nine The breakfast is taking place at the Plough Inn, Caunton, on Saturday weeks before that we were 27th May at 10am, in the Newark and Southwell Deanery; it is open sitting upstairs in what was once to everyone. known as the Neales Auction House, wondering whether it The Team Ministry has organised a day of prayer at St Mary Continued on page 2 Magdalene, based on the Lord’s Prayer. People are invited to call in and use creative prayer stations, which utilise clay modelling, flower arranging, and painting. It takes place on Wednesday 31st May from In this month’s issue: 10am to 4pm, and 7pm to 9pm. 2 News in brief St Nic’s, Nottingham, is holding an evening with poet Malcolm Guite, which will focus on praying the Lord’s Prayer. It takes place 4 Events & information on Wednesday 31st May at 7.30pm – find more details at www.stnics.org 5 Prayer Diary Thy Kingdom Come starts on Ascension Day (May 25th) and ends on the eve of Pentecost (June 3rd). The Minster Service on Ascension ` 9 Training Courses will be held on the top of the tower, led by the Dean, the Very Revd Nicola Sullivan. It begins at 7am, followed by Holy Communion at 11 What’s On 9.45am, an Ascension Day Meditation at 12.15pm, Festal Evensong at 5.45pm and a Sung Eucharist at 8pm. 12 Comings & Goings Continued on page 12 2 May 17 News in brief. . . News in brief. . . News in brief. . . News in brief. . .

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was going to be more than a vague possibility to be in that space for Easter Sunday. It’s been quite a journey so far!

The adventure began last September, when our planting team arrived in Nottingham from various corners of the country. Some came from London, others from Devon, a family from Durham, and one from Australia via Germany. We began by meeting in our front room to worship, pray and dream together. Quite soon we were joined by others who sensed that they were being called to join in the planting of Trinity. As the gatherings began to grow, we moved out of our house and into the Auction House.

But what were we aiming to do? We’d tried in vain to construct impressive PowerPoint presentations on numerous occasions up to this point, but nothing seemed to stick. What was the strategy to establish this church? In the end, we sensed God telling us that we were to worship and wait. So that’s what we did. We met (usually in the freezing cold), we worshiped, and we responded to what we felt God was saying to us. It was a special time, and foundations of prayer and worship were laid that we continue to hope will be built upon for years to come.

All of this hard work, the support of others and some miraculous intervention culminated in us being able to celebrate Holy Week together. Quite aptly, this Niftynotes 3 News in brief. . . News in brief. . . News in brief. . . News in brief. . . Archdeacons' Visitations 2017

Thursday 18th May and Tuesday 23rd May

7.30pm at Southwell Minster

Open Churches Weekend at St Wilfrid's Church, Kelham and St Michael & All Angels Church, Averham

8th and 9th July 2017 There will be a History of the Churches together with a quiz aimed at the children

9th July 2017 Songs of Praise, 4.30pm, St. Michael & All Angels Church, Averham to close the Open Churches Weekend Safeguarding special week functioned as the closing of one chapter and the opening Training of another, as we moved into our home and began public worship. Jubilee House, on Thursday 18th There were many highlights; a special sense of the presence of Jesus May from 7-9pm, for Parish with us as we gathered for Maundy Thursday; and as we met for Safeguarding Coordinators. Easter Sunday, we were encouraged to see our own congregation worshiping the risen Jesus, joined by guests, including some who had This will be a great opportunity just been wandering past on their way somewhere else. A sign of to meet and discuss some of the things to come, we hope. changes that are currently happening and to share ideas. This is only the beginning, but we’ve already been overwhelmed by If you are able to go please let the enthusiasm of our growing congregation, and the support of Jane Weir know: churches across the city. Thank you for your prayers and support thus jane.weir@familycare- far. Please continue to hold us in prayer as we seek His kingdom nottingham.org.uk or tel 0115 come in Nottingham as it is in heaven. 960 3010. 4 May 17 Events & information. . . Events & information. . . Events & informatio Workplace Sunday Is God calling you to become a orkplace Sunday – 7th May – will be an opportunity to foster carer? Wcelebrate God’s gift of work An event which aims to and to support working people by encourage more Christians to recognising work as worship. become foster parents is being It is an opportunity to encourage workers held at St Nic’s, Nottingham, on to make a difference where they are 16 May 2017 at 7.30pm. throughout the week, recognising daily work as a vital part of God’s big mission. The Diocese of Southwell & Nottingham is organising the Churches are encouraged to mark this significant day, and a range of event, in conjunction with resources have been provided to help them: , as part Bishop Paul writes: “I am delighted to commend these excellent of the nationwide Foster Care resources to you in advance of Workplace Sunday. The workplace is Fortnight, which runs from 8 – the frontline of mission for many of our church members who live out 21 May. their Christian faith in this context week by week. It is vitally important that we prayerfully support and uphold them in their There is a growing need for witness as part of our commitment to sharing the good news and foster carers as the number of making new disciples.” children in care continues to rise – the Children and Family Court Many of the resources offer a different twist on one element of a Advisory Service says the figure normal service. However, there are also some new ideas, like doing a is at a 30 year high nationally. ‘This time tomorrow’ slot – talking to different people in your congregation about where they will be on Monday morning, who they Locally there are 626 children in talk to and what kind of situations they face. the care of Nottingham City, For resources go to: http://southwell.anglican.org/workplace-sunday- many living in fostering celebrating-gods-gift-work/ placements.

Chapel of Saint Mary the More details on the St Nic’s Virgin event to follow soon.

Choral Evensong Availability 15:00pm April - September

Clumber invites you to raise your voices in worship in the beautiful atmosphere of this 'Cathedral in miniature'.

Why not make a day of it with plenty to see and do on the estate and free coach access? Visiting groups please note, in the Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham and the Parish of Priory, the Chapel is under the Episcopal care of the Bishop Of Beverley. Call 01909 544 917 or 01909 544 909 for details Visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/clumber-park Visit www.worksoppriory.co.uk/ Niftynotes 5 Prayerdiary www.southwell.anglican.org Compiled for Nifty Notes

In June we pray for. . .

Thu 01 Jun - TKC Day 8 - Pray for the witness and evangelism through our market town centre churches North Carolina - (IV, The Episcopal Church) Vacant Assistant Bishop of North Carolina - (IV, The Episcopal Church) The Rt Revd William Gregg

Fri 02 Jun - TKC Day 9 - Pray for the witness and evangelism of Christians in civic life North Central Philippines - (Philippines) The Rt Revd Joel Atiwag Pachao

Sat 03 Jun - TKC Day 10 - Prayer for the witness and evangelism of our Cathedral North Dakota - (VI, The Episcopal Church) The Rt Revd Michael Smith

Sun 04 Jun - PENTECOST - Prayer for the witness and evangelism of our local worshipping communities North East India - (North India) The Rt Revd Michael Herenz The Latvian Evangelical Lutheran Church Abroad: Archbishop Lauma Zušēvica

Mon 05 Jun - Halam C of E Primary School (Caroline Aldrich) North Eastern Caribbean & Aruba - (West Indies) The Rt Revd Leroy Brooks

Tue 06 Jun - Church of Academy (Kerrie Clowes) North Karamoja - (Uganda) The Rt Revd James Nasak

Wed 07 Jun - The National Academy, Hucknall (Simon Jones) Cochin - (South India) The Rt Revd Baker Ninan Fenn

Thu 08 Jun - Hucknall, National C of E Primary School (Helen Bent) North Kigezi - (Uganda) The Rt Revd Patrick Tugume -Tusingwire North Mbale - (Uganda) The Rt Revd Samuel Gidudu

Fri 09 Jun - Huthwaite All Saints C of E Infant School (Jo Redfern) North Queensland - (Queensland, Australia) The Rt Revd William Ray Assistant Bishop of North Queensland (Torres Islander) - (Queensland, Australia) The Rt Revd Saibo Mabo North West Australia - (Western Australia, Australia) The Rt Revd Gary Nelson 6 May 17 In June we pray for. . .

Sat 10 Jun - Kneesall C of E Primary School (Susan Illett-Coupe) Northern Argentina - (South America) The Rt Revd Nicholas James Quested Drayson Northern Argentina - (South America) The Rt Revd Mateo Alto Northern Argentina - (South America) The Rt Revd Urbano Duarte Suffragan Bishop of Northern Argentina - (South America) The Rt Revd Cristiano Rojas

Sun 11 Jun – TRINITY SUNDAY – WE pray for all churches and institutions in the diocese dedicated to the Holy Trinity. For those who teach the faith, that they may do so with clarity and conviction Northern California - (VIII, The Episcopal Church) The Rt Revd Barry Beisner

Mon 12 Jun - Langar Church of England Primary School (Andrew Johnson) Northern Indiana - (V, The Episcopal Church) The Rt Revd Douglas Sparks

Tue 13 Jun - Leverton Church of England Academy (Rebecca Chadwick) Northern Izon - (Niger Delta, ) The Rt Revd Fred Nyanabo

Wed 14 Jun - Linby cum Papplewick Church of England Primary School (Domenico Conidi) Northern Luzon - (Philippines) Vacant

Thu 15 Jun - Lowdham C of E Primary School (Heather Rattenberry) Northern Malawi - (Central Africa) The Rt Revd Fanuel Emmanuel Magangani

Fri 16 Jun - Queen Elizabeth's Academy, Mansfield (Helena Brothwell) Northern Michigan - (V, The Episcopal Church) The Rt Revd Rayford Ray

Sat 17 Jun - St Peter's Church of England Primary & Nursery School, Mansfield (James Marshall) Northern Philippines - (Philippines) The Rt Revd Brent Alawas Suffragan Bishop of the Northern Philippines - (Philippines) The Rt Revd Miguel Yamoyam

Sun 18 Jun – 1st after Trinity – for those with a vocation to fatherhood and all who help care and nurture others Northern Territory, The - (Queensland, Australia) The Rt Revd Greg Anderson Evangelical Lutheran Church in Denmark: Diocese of Lolland-Falster, Bishop Steen Skovsgaard

Mon 19 Jun - The Samworth Church Academy, Mansfield (Barry Found) Northern Uganda - (Uganda) The Rt Revd Johnson Gakumba

Tue 20 Jun - St Edmunds C of E Primary School, Mansfield Woodhouse (Nadeem Shah) Northwest Texas - (VII, The Episcopal Church) The Rt Revd Scott Mayer

Wed 21 Jun - Christ Church C of E Infant School, Newark (Gillian McGuire) Northwestern Pennsylvania - (III, The Episcopal Church) The Rt Revd Sean Rowe Niftynotes 7 In June we pray for. . .

Thu 22 Jun - Magnus Church of England Academy, Newark (Anna Martin) Norwich - (Canterbury, England) The Rt Revd Graham James Norwich - Lynn - (Canterbury, England) The Rt Revd Jonathan Meyrick Norwich - Thetford - (Canterbury, England) The Rt Revd Alan Peter Winton

Fri 23 Jun - Mount C of E Primary School, Newark (Claire Kent) Nova Scotia & Prince Edward Island - (Canada, Canada) The Rt Revd Ronald Wayne Cutler

Sat 24 Jun - The William Gladstone C of E Primary School, Newark (Jackie Warren) Nsukka - (Enugu, Nigeria) The Rt Revd Aloysius Agbo

Sun 25 Jun – 2nd after Trinity – for all in the middle of public exams. Giving thanks for those who administer the system of education Nyahururu - (Kenya) The Rt Revd Stephen Kabora Nyahururu - Maralal Area - (Kenya) The Rt Revd Jacob Lesuuda Church of Sweden: Diocese of Visby, Bishop Sven-Bernhard Fast Evangelical Lutheran Church in Denmark: Diocese of Copenhagen, Bishop Peter Skov-Jakobsen

Mon 26 Jun - St Matthew's C of E Primary School, Normanton-on-Trent (Diane Ward) Nzara - (Minye, Sudan) The Rt Revd Samuel Enosa Peni

Tue 27 Jun - North Wheatley C of E Primary School (Joanna Hall) Offa - (Kwara, Nigeria) The Rt Revd Akintunde Popoola

Wed 28 Jun - Norwell C of E Primary School (Diane Ward) Ogbaru - (Niger, Nigeria) The Rt Revd Samuel Ezeofor

Thu 29 Jun - Bluecoat Academy, Nottingham (Sian Hampton) Ogbia - (Niger Delta, Nigeria) The Rt Revd James Oruwori

Fri 30 Jun - Ranby C of E Primary School (Claire Mackinder) Ogbomoso - (, Nigeria) The Rt Revd Matthew Osunade 8 May 17 World links news - Holy Land www.southwell.anglican.org Compiled for Nifty Notes Extraordinary moment as church is rededicated The Dean of Jerusalem writes:

he Anglican Archbishop in Jerusalem, the Most Revd TSuheil Dawani, has rededicated St Saviour’s Church in Acre – an extraordinary moment for the diocese.

Acre has been a prominent city since it was mentioned in the tribute list of Pharaoh Thutmose III in the 16th Century BCE. St Paul visited it (cf. Acts 21.7), referring to it as Ptolemais. The Anglican presence there is more recent - the Church Mission Society opened schools in 1874 and 1887, and in 1946 the The reopening of St Saviour’s today does not carry this message foundation stone was laid, with points to one of the central of the resurrection and hope then Bishop Stewart dedicating the missions of the Church: to foster our ministry is in vain. Our land church in 1947. ecumenical and inter-faith needs the spirit of the relationships which are at the resurrection… and any thinking It thrived - the congregation was heart of the ministry of that does not present hope for our said to number 500. However, in reconciliation and peace. On that people in the Holy Land will not 1948 the Christians in Acre evening, the Greek Patriarch be a theology either for the became increasingly worried spoke warmly of the renewed present time or for the future.” about their safety and many left. Anglican presence in Acre; the Over the next 40 years, St Imam expressed his excitement In the Holy Land, where stories Saviour’s fell into a state of that a new place of worship was of pain and suffering are a daily disrepair. The rededication marks now open. reality, St Saviour’s is a genuine an extraordinary moment - it story of Good News. shows the dedication and the Archbishop Suheil in his sermon tenacity of the Diocese of noted that for Christian Jerusalem; while few in number – communities in the Holy Land For further details about the there are between 5,000 and “there [must be] resurrection after Holy Land link contact: 7,000 Anglicans - the Diocese death, light after darkness, and David email: ministers in difficult places. hope after sadness.” He went on [email protected] to state that: “If the church of Niftynotes 9 Training and information. . Training and information. . Training and NT LIVE: An exciting day helping to make sense of the New Testament, Thiselton Lecture presented by Walk through the Bible 25th May Saturday 6th May 9.15 for 9.45am – 5pm, with the Revd Dr Pete Phillips Thomas Cranmer Centre, Main Street, Aslockton, NG13 9AL

In their words, “Relax and enjoy the journey as an experienced guide The Pixelated Text: Reading encourages you to see God’s Word through the ‘Big Picture’. Our the Bible within Digital fun and memorable sessions will help you to learn with such clarity Culture you’ll be able to recall the whole storyline to a friend. We will also do our best to inspire and equip you to keep digging deeper.” How do we engage with the Bible in a digital age - through Those who attended the OT LIVE day in February bear witness to the paper, through audio, through worth and enjoyment to be had from these sessions, so please don’t screens? This paper will look at miss out on this opportunity. Bible Study in the Digital Age, Cost £14 including workbook, accompanied children aged 11-16 focusing on the changes which free. Please bring a packed lunch. new technologies bring to the reading process and asking some Bookings either online at www.Bible.org.uk or questions about our use of Hilary Tabron 0115 9894836 [email protected] different technologies for different tasks. The paper opens up the new possibilities afforded God in All Things, and All Things in to scholars through the God led by Matt Arnold digitisation of manuscripts and libraries, but also looks at the Saturday 20th May 2017 limitations of digital bibles in their current forms. How do we pend a day discovering the wonder and beauty of the God who engage with a Bible under glass? both transcends the dimensions of the universe and beyond, but Do some reading experiences Swho also underpins and upholds the very fabric of its existence demand a closer encounter with by being fully present within it. There will be times of exploration of a physical text? how science has been used to reveal some of the majesty of the universe itself, as well as quiet times of engagement with the 11.30am-3pm, including lunch immanence of Jesus in the surroundings, through meditation on and afternoon Q & A Scripture, and other Christian writings throughout the millennia. Cost £10 including lunch. Matt Arnold is a lay pioneer minister for Fresh Expressions and All welcome Deanery Advisor in Evangelism in Mansfield. His background in science, engineering, and teaching physics has helped inform his To book: 0115 925 1114 or Christian understanding of the Divine Creator, and enabled him to email: r.taylor@stjohns- help others recognise and encounter the wonder and majesty of God. nottm.ac.uk

Quiet Days at Sacrista begin at 9.45am with coffee, and end at St John's School of Mission 3.30pm with tea and cake. Please bring your own sandwiches. A Chilwell Lane, Bramcote, donation of £20 is requested to cover the costs of the day. Nottingham NG9 3DS For all enquiries and to book a place on any this day, please www.stjohns-nottm.ac.uk contact Sacrista Prebend, 4 Westgate Southwell Notts NG25 0JH. Telephone 01636 816833, email [email protected] 10 May 17 What’s On

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

1 May Day Medley - Are you looking for a local event to visit on May Day Bank Holiday Monday? Bunny Church Fabric Fundraisers invite you to join them at the “May Day Medley” 2pm-5pm, in St Mary’s Church, Bunny. There will be musical entertainment from local musicians and singers, interesting stalls to browse, home-made refreshments in the Nave Café. Entrance £1, accompanied children free. 1 Southwell Minster, 10.30am–3.30pm Historic Chapter Library Opening. 1 Southwell Minster, 11am–4pm Civil War/Monarchs fun educational event in the State Chamber of the Archbishop’s Palace, including themed crafts, small charge applies, refreshments available. 1 Southwell Minster, 3.30pm Organ Recital Series Peter Wright (Southwark Cathedral) Featuring the Minster’s Binns organ, a 45 minute concert full of light-hearted, popular classics 3 Messy Minster, 3.30pm–5.30pm, Trebeck Hall. 5 Friday Lunchtime at the Cathedral, An Austen Appreciation 12.15pm–1pm 6 12noon Pilgrimage Mass at The Shrine of Our Lady Of Egmanton. Celebrant & Preacher The Rt Revd Jonathan Goodall, Bishop of Ebbsfleet 6 NT LIVE: An exciting day helping make sense of the New Testament, brought by Walk through the Bible, 9.15 for 9.45am–5pm, Thomas Cranmer Centre, Main Street, Aslockton, NG13 9AL. Cost £14 including workbook, accompanied children aged 11-16 free. Please bring a packed lunch. Bookings either online at www.Bible.org.uk or Hilary Tabron 0115 9894836 [email protected] 8 Pray for Sport - Join others with a passion for sport to pray for you, your outreach and the work of the Ministry of Sport. 7.30pm, The King’s Church, Arnold, NG5 7JX. 12 Game On - The Ministry of Sport’s monthly sports church, Game On, is touring sports venues across Notts. 7.30pm, Harvey Hadden Sports Centre, Bilborough. Expect 90 minutes of games, interviews, quizzes, discussion and a talk on following Jesus, tailored for a sporty audience of any age. For more info contact [email protected] 14 MIGH (The Lay Clerks entertain) 7.30pm in the State Chamber of the Archbishop’s Palace, refreshments served from 7pm. 18 Multimedia sports quiz, 7pm, Rolls Royce Leisure Centre, Hucknall Observation round, name the year, picture round. Six rounds of multimedia quiz action to put your sporting knowledge to the test. The evening will also feature a buffet meal and a half-time sporty talk on the Christian faith. Perfect for inviting friends or colleagues along to. £5 per head. For more info contact [email protected] 18 Archdeacons Visitation Service, 7.30pm, Southwell Minster. 19 Friday Lunchtime at the Cathedral with Sarah Carlin (singer) 12.15pm – 1pm in the Minster 20 ‘An evening with Trollope: A light-hearted reflection on the life and works of Anthony Trollope and his connections with Southwell’ with Michael G. Williamson, JP DL Chairman of the Trollope Society in the State Chamber of the Archbishop’s Palace. Refreshments served from 7pm and the talk to commence at 7.30pm. Tickets £10 each, (to include a glass of wine or a soft drink) available from the Minster Shop, no concessions. For more information please contact Kathryn Anderson Tel: 01636 817284 Email: [email protected] Niftynotes 11

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20 Open Gardens in Valley Prospect area, All Saints, Hawton. 1.30pm. Several open gardens, all within walking distance, with plant sales and afternoon tea/coffee options at each garden. £5 per ticket and map – includes refreshments. 21 Rogation Service with procession, 10.30am, Southwell Minster. 23 Archdeacons Visitation Service, 7.30pm, Southwell Minster. 25 Ascension Day at Southwell Minster – 7am Ascension Day Service from the Tower; 9.45am Holy Communion, 12.15pm, Ascension Day Meditation, 5.45pm, Festal Evensong, 8pm, Sung Eucharist. 25 Thiselton Lecture with the Revd Dr Pete Phillips. The Pixelated Text: Reading the Bible within Digital Culture. 11.30am-3pm, including lunch and afternoon Q & A. Cost £10 including lunch. All welcome. To book: 0115 925 1114 or email: [email protected] 27 12noon Requiem for 7th Duke of Newcastle in Clumber Park Chapel 2.30pm Clumber Lecture “Shaping a Sacramental Imagination: The Oxford Movement and our Mission Today”: The Revd George Westhaver Principal Pusey House Oxford. 29 Historic Chapter Library Opening, 10.30am–3.30pm, Southwell Minster. 29 Organ Recital Series 2017 –Martin Baker (Westminster Cathedral). Featuring the Minster’s Binns organ – a 45 minute concert full of light-hearted and popular classics. 3.30 pm, Southwell Minster. 31 An evening with Malcolm Guite. 7.30-9.30pm, St Nic's Church, Maid Marian Way.This event is part of the Thy Kingdom Come 10 days of Prayer in our Diocese. Ticket £3.50. Further details at: https://stnics.churchapp.co.uk/events/smoqnyso June (1st week) . . . June (1st week) . . . June (1st week) . . . June (1st

10 Golf Day with Malcolm Gregson 11am, Oakmere Park Golf Club. The day will include coffee & bacon cob on arrival, 30 minute coaching clinic with club PGA pro Daryl St John Jones and 18 holes around one of ’s finest courses. All this is followed by a delicious 2- course meal and after-dinner talk by former Ryder Cup pro Malcolm Gregson on golf and faith. For more info contact [email protected] 10, 11 Thrumpton Flower & Garden Festival 2017. 11 am-5pm both days. Themed Flower arrangements in All Saints Church; Village Gardens - Tickets £3.50 (valid for both days) U16 free. Refreshments in Village Hall, bar open, books, plants, children’s activities, cake stall (Sat only), Songs of Praise (Sun 6 pm), free parking. All Proceeds towards the upkeep of the church. Thrumpton is just off the A453. Sat Nav: NG11 0AX 15 Game On - The Ministry of Sport’s monthly sports church, Game On, is touring sports venues across Notts. 7.30pm, Southwell Rugby Club. Expect 90 minutes of games, interviews, quizzes, discussion and a talk on following Jesus, tailored for a sporty audience of any age. For more info contact [email protected] 17 St Mary the Virgin & All Souls Parish Church Summer Fayre. To be held in the church grounds and indoor rooms. Stalls, including cakes, books and quality bric a brac. Also refreshments, ‘smash a pot’, hook a duck, toys and tombola. Church open for visitors. 24 Football Special. The Ministry of Sport’s Football Special tournament is back for its 8th year. Bar Lane Community Sports Centre in Basford is Nottingham’s only indoor 3G football venue and the day will include 6-a-side group stage tournament, half-time Gospel talk, knockout stages and trophy presentation. Bar and big screen available throughout. 2pm. £25 per team if booked before 10th June. For more info contact [email protected]

Please note the deadline for the June issue of Nifty Notes is: 12TH MAY 2017 12 May 17 Comings and Goings. . . Comings and Goings. . . Comings and Goings The Revd Adrian Dempster, currently Associate at St Andrew’s Skegby with All Saints Stanton Hill and St Katherine’s Teversal, in the Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham to be Associate Priest at St Helen, Selston and St Mary, Westwood in the same Diocese. Licensing date: 8 October, 2017. Subject to the usual legalities. The Reverend Canon Edana Bronwen Gamble, Rector of Wiverton in the Vale and Interim Area Dean of East Bingham in the Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham to continue as Area Dean of East Bingham in the same Diocese with effect from 1 May 2017 for a period of three years. The Revd Dan Corcoran, currently Pioneer Missioner with Children and Young People in Bilborough and Broxtowe in the Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham, to resign with effect from 30 June 2017. The Revd Mark Orr at present Assistant Curate in the Clifton Team Ministry in the Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham to be Rector of Carlton in Lindrick and Langold with Oldcotes. Installation date: To be confirmed. This is subject to the completion of legalities and enhanced DBS clearance. The Revd David Richard Gough at present Vicar of St James Woodhouse and Area Dean in the Attercliffe Deanery in the Diocese of Sheffield to become Priest in Charge of St Anne’s Worksop, St Mary’s Norton Cuckney and St Winifred’s, Holbeck in the Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham. This appointment is subject of the completion of legalities. Sister Helen Julian of the Community of St Francis at present Assistant Curate at St Mary, Edwinstowe, All Saints, Clipstone and St John, Perlethorpe in the Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham is moving to Darlington in the Diocese of Durham. The Reverend Canon Margaret Fiona Shouler, Vicar of Selston with Westwood in the Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham to be also Area Dean of Newstead in the same Diocese with effect from 1 April 2017 for a period of three years.

Continued from page 1 initiative of the Archbishops of Towards the end of the 10 days York and Canterbury. The period there will be two major prayer The Southwell Diocese Guild of from Ascension Day to Pentecost gatherings: Bell Ringers are encouraging bell is a timely opportunity for us to Friday 2nd June – 7pm at Trent ringers to ring at Ascension Day join together in prayer for the Vineyard Church, Nottingham – services across the diocese. empowering of the Holy Spirit as organised by the Nottingham City we seek to be effective witnesses Prayer network If you have planned a TKC event to Jesus Christ. It is an excellent Saturday 3rd June – 7pm in the please log it on the TKC prayer way for us to root in prayer our Cathedral map by filling in a simple e-form diocesan-wide commitment to which is available on the ‘Growing Disciples wider, Download flyers and lots of diocesan website – younger, deeper’.” resources to support prayer www.southwell.anglican.org events at (click on the prominent TKC logo Events already logged include: http://southwell.anglican. on the home page). North – 7pm, St Nicholas’ org/thy-kingdom-come/ Bawtry with Bishop Paul Also, let us know what you are Thy Kingdom Come is supported doing – we’d like to feature some by the Archbishops of Canterbury East – 7pm, St Mary Magdalene of your events in our regular and York, who are inviting every Newark with Archdeacon David communications – email parish, school and chaplaincy to Picken [email protected]. join in ten days of prayer for org evangelism and witness in the run South – 7pm, St Mary and All up to Pentecost. Saints Willoughby-on-the-Wolds Watch Bishop Paul’s Thy with Archdeacon Sarah Clark Kingdom Come video message: Bishop Paul writes: “I am West -7pm, All Saints Huthwaite http://southwell.anglican.org/thy- delighted to commend warmly to with Bishop Tony kingdom-come/ you Thy Kingdom Come 2017 an Fostering:confirmation flyer 21/04/2017 08:56 Page 1

Could you foster a child?

here is a growing Tneed for more foster parents in Nottingham – more than 600 children are in council care - so the Diocese has teamed up with Nottingham City Council to encourage more Christians to become foster carers.

As part of this, an information evening is being held at St Nic’s, Maid Marian Way, Nottingham, on May 16th (7.30pm) for anyone who thinks they could welcome a child into their home at a difficult time in the child’s life. It will be an opportunity to explore what it really means to foster – both for the child and the carer – and how fostering can be part of Christian service.

Bishop Paul Williams will be at the event, along with Councillor David Mellen, Portfolio Holder for Early Intervention and Early Years, and foster carers who will share their real-life experiences of fostering.

If you are thinking of attending please register your interest with Catriona Gundlach [email protected] or 01636 817232.

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Help and advice FREEDOM OF Buildings: Churchcare (central property support) CREATION GROUP http://www.churchcare.co.uk DAC - http://southwell.anglican.org/wp- content/uploads/2016/05/DAC-Eco- Guidance.pub_.pdf

Churchyards Churchyards are important spaces with public access where there are opportunities to simultaneously care for nature and create bridges into the community. Notts Wildlife Trust, Blue butterfly scheme http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org Caring for God’s Acre http://www.caringforgodsacre.org.uk Eco Church – comprehensive church “greening” online scheme: http://ecochurch.arocha.org.uk Edible Churchyards: www.ediblechurchyard.org Grants of £250 available from Transforming Notts Together- see Diocese website http://southwell.anglican.org/wp- content/uploads/2014/05/Edible-Churchyards- Scheme.pdf Christian Ecology Link, www.christian-ecology. org.uk Operation Noah, www.operationnoah.org

Recycling Clothes - Sharewear clothes bank (Bestwood): sharewearclothingscheme.org/ Furniture recycling – Arches 0115 9508744 www.thearchesnottingham.org Betel 0115 9706192, www.betel.uk celebrating and Remar 0115 9244274, www.remar.uk.com protecting creation

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Introduction The Group Ideas

e seek to be a diocese where every The Diocesan Freedom of Creation group exists  Become a Green Champion- get your PCC Christian and each local church has a to support and encourage things to happen by agreement and contact Catriona Gundlach* W  compelling vision and plan for implementing the diocesan environment policy. Online Churchyard Watch - post sightings ‘Growing Disciples: Wider Younger Deeper’. It has a representative from each deanery. with links to Notts Wildlife Trust/ RSPB The Church of England has five Marks of Its meets twice a year to address issues of  Organise a Churchyard Green/ Mission to help guide its priorities and environmental concern, and report to the Environmental Festival encourage whole-life discipleship. The 5th mark Bishop’s Council through the Director of  Find out about Forest Church - is: “To strive to safeguard the integrity of Partnerships and Mission. It helps and supports www.forestchurch.co.uk creation, and sustain and renew the life of the individual churches and “Green Champions”.  Start a Community Orchard - www.facebook. earth”. Creation care is holistic and connects It has been negotiating with the DAC on how to com/PleasleyCommunityOrchard with each of the other marks of mission. Whole- approach faculties for environmental life discipleship includes care for the life support improvements, and promotes an energy audit system which God has placed us in and scheme subsidised by the diocese, as well as requires us to address our consumption, and to facilitating events and workshops on What have we done? consider our web of often unseen environmental issues and practical approaches.

interconnectedness with people across the  Solar panels on vicarages  planet. It gives us a platform to engage with an The prayer is that every church will be a place Church building free energy audits by

unchurched culture, proclaiming the good news that delights in God’s creation and works Nottingham Energy Partnership – details from which requires the transformation of every one towards shrinking environmental footprints. Catriona Gundlach* of us, linking creation care with justice and  Edible Churchyard Grants- http://southwell. poverty reduction. ‘ anglican.org/grants-offer-start-growing-edible- churchyards/  Big Church Switch" (joint Christian Aid / Tearfund / STF scheme to encourage take up Creation itself will be set free from its of green energy - which is turning payments into investments in clean energy) bondage to decay and will obtain the  Invested in a commercial wind turbine freedom of the glory of the children of God ‘ Romans 8:21

Read the diocesan environment policy here: http://southwell.anglican.org/wp- content/uploads/2013/04/Diocesan- Environment-Policy-2015.pdf You are invited to

Wednesday, 21st June 2017, 2pm at Southwell Minster

You are invited to a service of celebration of Older People in Southwell Minster, conducted by The Ven David Picken, Archdeacon of Newark. Join us for celebrations followed by afternoon tea and cake served in the Minster

To register your interest and obtain further details please contact

Catriona on 01636 817232 or e-mail [email protected]