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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 Mansfield he global wave of prayer Road, Nottingham, 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 Hucknall 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. Continued from page 1 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: Nottingham City Council, 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 Worksop 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 - Harworth Church of England Academy (Kerrie Clowes) North Karamoja - (Uganda) The Rt Revd James Nasak Wed 07 Jun - The National Church of England 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.