Clergy Mailing - September 2014

Contents

1. Nifty Notes

2. Ministry Vacancies

3. Big E Day Information Workshop Choices

4. Big E Day Booking Form

5. Children’s Ministry Training Autumn 2014

6. Passionate about Parenting

7. Allured into the desert - Retreat flyer

Niftynotes news & information from the Diocese www.southwell.anglican.org SEPTEMBER 2014 Compiled by Nicola Mellors email: [email protected] Diocese appoints its Search for new Bishop: Here’s the first woman Archdeacon job description A document that will play an important part in the selection of a new Bishop for Southwell and has been published on the diocesan website.

The Vacancy in See Statement of Needs has been drawn up by a drafting committee after consultations across the diocese. It describes the nature of the diocese, its strengths and the challenges it faces. It then outlines the qualities needed in a he new Archdeacon of One thing Sarah will miss is new Bishop to meet those Nottingham is the Revd having her own congregation: “It challenges: someone who is TCanon Sarah Clark – the will be really odd. For the last 16 committed to prayerful first woman to take up such a years my whole life has been Continued on page 2 senior position in the Diocese of shaped by being a leader and Southwell and Nottingham. priest in a community and that is Sarah, who is currently Team the hardest thing to move on In this month’s issue: Rector in Clifton, replaces Peter from. Hill, who left to become the “I was not expecting this to 2 News in brief Bishop of Barking. happen and I have led my last Christmas and my last Easter as a 4 Events & information She said she was excited about priest without even 5 Prayer Diary her new challenge: “It feels like realising it.” everything I have done so far in 9 Training Courses the diocese comes together in this Sarah is also the Dean of role. I had a real sense that God Women’s Ministry for the 11 What’s On was in it and that made it possible diocese, and has played a key to put myself forward.” role in encouraging the ministry 12 Comings & Goings 2 September 14 News in brief. . . News in brief. . . News in brief. . . News in brief. . . New youth worker strengthens ‘All are One’ education team Racial Justice Weekend Saturday & Sunday he diocesan education team 13th & 14th September will be strengthened from 1st September with the T Saturday at arrival of a new part-time youth ministry worker. The Vine Community Centre Workshops 10am-3.30pm David Keetley will join existing (lunch included, part-time youth worker Angela £5 contribution required). Keynote Speaker Brymer to support and : Deirdre deaneries with youth work. Sheahan, Associate Solicitor with Paragon Law, Head of He will join the team with a brief Paragon’s Asylum & Human to identify new growth and Rights Team speaking on the development opportunities for legal aspects of human rights mission and ministry among young from a woman’s perspective. people. His particular Interactive drama performed responsibilities will be: organising central and deanery youth events, by Ice & Fire. building mission links with secondary schools, new youth projects and Fresh Expressions and the diocesan youth confirmation service. Sunday, 6pm at St Stephen’s & St Paul’s Angela’s responsibilities will be: advising parishes on recruitment, Church, Hyson Green. youth worker support and running youth programmes, encouraging Keynote Speaker: The Ven youth participation, setting up a Youth Council, developing young Ruth Worsley, Archdeacon of leaders and young vocations. Wilts and Honorary Chaplain to HM Queen Elizabeth II. Both will be involved in youth leader training. They will work Worship with: Freddie Kofi, together very closely and would be delighted to hear if you need The Rainbow Choir, African support in any of these areas or have questions or queries about any Drummers, songs from around aspect of youth work. the world and listen to personal testimonies. Contact Angela at For further details: [email protected] or on 07887 530751 Dianne Skerritt 07917674680, email: dskerritt@southwell. Contact David after 1st September at anglican.org [email protected] The Ven Ruth Worsley

Continued from page 1 discipleship; a risk-taker; a compassionate pastor to all their people: approachable; committed to education and Church schools.

See the full document at http://southwell.anglican.org/ vacancy-see/ Niftynotes 3 News in brief. . . News in brief. . . News in brief. . . News in brief. .

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of women and leading the local debate on women being able to be Bishops.

She said of her own appointment as Archdeacon: “The most he successful Back to Church Sunday campaign has become important thing was to get the part of a new and exciting drive for church growth – the Season right person for the role of Tof Invitation, which highlights five significant occasions on Archdeacon of Nottingham which to invite people to church. regardless of gender, but I hope it will be encouraging for These ‘invitational moments’ are perfect for asking people to church, younger women to see that they newcomers and lapsed members of the congregation. can be appointed to senior roles and help women thinking about Since BTCS started in 2004, more than 260,000 people have gone to God’s call on their lives to see church on Back to Church Sunday following an invitation from a that all the doors are open. friend, but research has shown that people are much more likely to “I can only be myself, and that is attend, and to keep attending, if they are invited several times, hence bound to change the mix in some the move to a Season of Invitation, which highlights five occasions form or other. I have always that can be used to get more people through the doors. These are: found women’s ministry to be very welcome in .” Back to Church Sunday (September) Harvest (October) Sarah’s induction as Archdeacon of Nottingham will take place on Remembrance (November) 26 October at Southwell Minster. Christmas Starts (early December) Sounding Silence: Christmas painting song Matthew Askey – new Churches that register for Season of Invitation can buy a pack that paintings contains 50 invitation cards for each event, 50 calendar cards, two A4 posters and an A3 poster. The packs cost £35 plus postage. Chapter House, Southwell Minster The Rt Revd Paul Bayes, Bishop of Liverpool (elect), who is part of Opening party Sat 13th Sept the leadership team behind the campaign, said: “The reason we are 7pm. All welcome moving to a Season of Invitation rather than simply one Sunday is that research has shown that when people have been invited a few times there is more chance they will stick. Invite your friends to church on these five moments, invite them to come to the church you love and the church will grow.”

For more information, and to register your church, go to www.seasonofinvitation.co.uk 4 September 14 Events & information. . . Events & information. . . Events & informatio St Cecilia Concert 2014 The Rock Mass 2014 he last two highly successful St Cecilia Concerts - in 2012 it was a joint presentation within the Nottinghamshire Historic TChurches Trust, and in 2013 a joint presentation with The City of Sinfonia as part of The Faure Requiem Tour - “uplifting music in our magnificent cathedrals”.

The 2014 St Cecilia Concert sees a return, appropriately, to an in house presentation, featuring the Cathedral Choir, the Minster Girls’ Choir, and the Minster Chorale. 2014-2015 marks several milestones in the developing life of the Music Foundation; in May Paul Hale celebrated 25 years as Rector Chori, Southwell Minster Choir 7pm, Southwell Minster Association was founded in 1989, the Minster Chorale is celebrating Live Band - Metanoia its 20th anniversary, and the Girls’ Choir is soon to celebrate its 10th An ancient Cathedral, anniversary. sacramental worship, and stadium Rock atmosphere The 2014 St Cecilia Concert is on Friday, 17th October 2014 at All welcome 7.30pm in Southwell Minster. It will feature Mozart - Coronation Youth Leaders - Please Mass and Vivaldi - Gloria. Tickets priced from £10-£15 are register your Youth Group available from the Cathedral Shop 01636 812933. contact Matt: 01636 817993, email: matt@ southwellminster.org.uk Sacrista Prebend Discovery Day Sacrista Prebend, the Retreat fun adult learning at the newly House in Southwell, welcomes refurbished Archbishop's people every year from all over the Palace, Southwell Minster diocese and beyond for private retreats, quiet days, and a wide Tuesday range of church and community 9th September 2014 activities. Explore the life and history of the Cathedral and Palace Clive Andrews, who has served the House most diligently as Warden through your choice of tours, over the last four years, will retire at the end of this year, and it is demonstrations or talks - some hoped over the coming months to appoint a successor to take the of which take place in areas not work forward. normally open to the public. £6 per person, bring a packed This is a part-time appointment which might be of interest to clergy lunch (or eat at the Refectory) who are newly retired, or to self supporting ministers, or to lay people with an understanding of the contribution that retreat houses can Booking forms and workshop make to the life of the church. choices can be downloaded from the Education page of the Enquiries are sought in the first instance and should be addressed Minster website, or from: in writing to: Matt Hustwayte, email: matt Canon Nigel Coates, 3 Vicars’ Court, Southwell, NG25 0HP @southwellminster.org.uk 01636 817993 Niftynotes 5 Prayerdiary www.southwell.anglican.org Compiled for Nifty Notes

In October we pray for. . .

Wed 01 Oct Blyth, St Mary & St Martin; St Mary & St Martin’s Church School; Ranskill, St Barnabas; Scrooby, St Wilfrid (Kate Bottley) Ife - (Ibadan, Nigeria) The Rt Revd Oluwole Odubogun

Thu 02 Oct Chaplains amongst Deaf People (Susan Bloomfield) Ife East - (Ibadan, Nigeria) The Rt Revd Oluseyi Oyelade

Fri 03 Oct Carlton-in-Lindrick, St John the Evangelist; Langold, St Luke; Oldcotes, St Mark (Jane Blatherwick) Ifo - (Lagos, Nigeria) The Rt Revd Nathaniel Ogundipe

Sat 04 Oct Clayworth, St Peter; Everton, Holy Trinity; Mattersey, All Saints; Gringley-on-the- Hill, St Peter & St Paul; St Peter’s Church School (Area Dean: Simon Cash; Lay Chair: John Chambers; Associate Priests: Tim Pownall Jones, Irene Tissington; Churchwardens: Jane Spittlehouse, Ann Mills, Hugo Dunkley, Ann-Marie Morley) Igbomina - (Kwara, Nigeria) The Most Revd Michael Akinyemi Igbomina - West - (Kwara, Nigeria) The Rt Revd James Akinola

Sun 05 Oct Retired Clergy (David Edinborough, Chaplain to the Retired Clergy and Widows’ Officer) PRAY for The Church in Wales The Most Revd Dr Barry Morgan Archbishop of Wales & Bishop of Llandaff

Mon 06 Oct , all Saints; Harworth Church School (Leah Vasey-Saunders) Ihiala - (Niger, Nigeria) The Rt Revd Ralph Okafor

Tue 07 Oct Holbeck, St Winifred; Norton Cuckney, St Mary; Norton Cuckney Church School (Simon Cash, Brian Little) Ijebu - (Lagos, Nigeria) The Rt Revd Ezekiel Awosoga Ijebu - North - (Lagos, Nigeria) The Rt Revd Solomon Kuponu

Wed 08 Oct AREA TEAM MINISTRY: Babworth, All Saints; Ranby, St Martin; Scofton with Osberton, St John; Ranby C of E Primary School (Mark Vasey-Saunders) Ijesa North East - (Ondo, Nigeria) The Rt Revd Joseph Olusola 6 September 14 In October we pray for. . . Thu 09 Oct Director of Communications for the Diocese and Cathedral (Richard Ellis and his colleagues) Ijesha North - (Ibadan, Nigeria) The Rt Revd Titus Fajemirokun

Fri 10 Oct Clarborough, St John the Baptist; Hayton, St Peter; North Wheatley, St Peter & St Paul, with West Burton; Bole, St Martin with Saundby; Sturton, St Peter & St Paul; with Littleborough; North Wheatley C of E Primary School, Sturton C of E Primary School (Mark Cantrill) Ijumu - (Lokoja, Nigeria) The Rt Revd Ezekiel Ikupolati Ikara - (Kaduna, Nigeria) The Rt Revd Yusuf Janfalan

Sat 11 Oct Dunham-on-Trent, St Oswald, with Darlton, Ragnall, Fledborough; East Drayton, St Peter; East Markham, St John the Baptist; Askham, St Nicholas; Headon, St Peter, with Upton; Grove, St Helen; Dunham C of E Primary School (Julia Jesson) Ikeduru - (Owerri, Nigeria) The Rt Revd Emmanuel Maduwike

Sun 12 Oct St John’s College, Bramcoe (Principal: David Hilborn) PRAY for The Church of the Province of West Africa Gambia - (West Africa) Vacant Evangelical Lutheran Church in Denmark: Diocese of Haderslev, Bishop Marianne Christiansen

Mon 13 Oct Elkesley, St Giles; Bothamsall, Our Lady & St Peter; Gamston, St Peter; Eaton, All Saints; West Drayton, St Paul; Gamston C of E Primary School (Vacant: Area Dean: Simon Cash; Lay Chair: John Chambers; Associate Priests: Tim Pownall Jones, Irene Tissington, Churchwardens: Audrey Hind, Alison Waite, Mary Howard, Peter Barnett, Raymond Moore, Susan Hancock, Alan Dunning) Ikka - (Bendel, Nigeria) The Rt Revd Peter Onekpe

Tue 14 Oct North Leverton, St Martin; South Leverton, All Saints; Rampton, All Saints; Laneham, St Peter; Treswell, St John the Baptist, with Cottam; Stokeham, St Peter; North Leverton C of E Academy (Felicity Ferriter) Ikwo - (Enugu, Nigeria) The Rt Revd Kenneth Ifemene Ikwerre - (Niger Delta, Nigeria) The Rt Revd Blessing Enyindah

Wed 15 Oct Ordsall, All Hallows; Sutton-cum-Lound, St Bartholomew; Sutton C of E Primary School (Sue Caddy) Ikwuano - (Aba, Nigeria) The Rt Revd Chigozirim Onyegbule

Thu 16 Oct Chaplain for People with a Learning Disability (Mark Cantrill) Ilaje - (Ondo, Nigeria) The Rt Revd Fredrick Olugbemi

Fri 17 Oct Retford, St Saviour; East Retford, St Swithun; West Retford, St Michael the Archangel); St Swithun’s C of E Primary School (Tony Walker, Mark Vasey-Saunders, Georgie Hadley) Ile - Oluji - (Ondo, Nigeria) The Rt Revd Samson Adekunle

Sat 18 Oct Shireoaks, St Luke; St Luke’s Church School (Martyn Alvey) Ilesa - (Ibadan, Nigeria) The Rt Revd Dr Olubayu Sowale Ilesa South West - (Ibadan, Nigeria) The Rt Revd Samuel Egbebunmi

Sun 19 Oct The Nottingham Arimathea Trust (Carolyn Gilmore & Trustees) PRAY for The Church in the Province of the West Indies The Most Revd & The Hon Dr Niftynotes 7 In October we pray for. . . John Holder Archbishop of West Indies & Bishop of Barbados Church of Norway: Diocese of Tönsberg, Bishop Laila Riksaasen Dahl Church of Sweden: Diocese of Strängnäs, Bishop Hans-Erik Nordin

Mon 20 Oct Christ Church (Martyn Alvey) Indianapolis - (V, The Episcopal Church) The Rt Revd Catherine Waynick Iowa - (VI, The Episcopal Church) The Rt Revd Alan Scarfe

Tue 21 Oct Carburton, St Giles; Clumber Park, St Mary the Virgin; Worksop; St Mary & St Cuthbert; Worksop Priory Church School; (Nicolas Spicer, Stephen Parker) Iran - (Jerusalem & Middle East) The Rt Revd Azad Marshall

Wed 22 Oct Worksop St Anne; Worksop St Anne’s Church School (Simon Cash, Luiz Lima) Irele - Eseodo - (Ondo, Nigeria) The Rt Revd Felix Akinbuluma

Thu 23 Oct Worksop St John; Worksop St John’s Church School (Tim Stanford) Isial-Ngwa South - (Aba, Nigeria) The Rt Revd Isaac Nwaobia Isiala-Ngwa - (Aba, Nigeria) The Rt Revd Owen Azubuike

Fri 24 Oct Worksop St Paul (Nicolas Spicer, Stephen Parker) Isikwuato - (Aba, Nigeria) The Rt Revd Manasses Chijiokem Okere

Sat 25 Oct DEANERY – (Area Dean: Mark Adams; Lay Chair: Pam Bishop) Jabalpur - (North India) The Rt Revd Dr Prem Singh

Sun 26 Oct Mothers’ Union (Lucille Porter: Diocesan President; Alison Jacobson: Diocesan Secretary) PRAY for The Church of Ceylon (E-P to the Archbishop of Canterbury) Colombo - (Ceylon) The Rt Revd Dhiloraj Ranjit Canagasabey Kurunagala - (Ceylon) The Rt Revd Greg Shantha Kumar Francis ` Church of Sweden: Diocese of Växjö, Bishop Jan-Olof Johansson

Mon 27 Oct Blidworth, St Mary of the Purification; Rainworth, St Simon and St Jude (Hazel Robinson, Clare Tyack) Jaffna - (South India) The Rt Revd Dr Daniel Selvaratnam Thiagarajah

Tue 28 Oct Clipstone, All Saints (Tony Evans, Louise Holliday) Jalingo - (Jos, Nigeria) The Rt Revd Timothy Yahaya

Wed 29 Oct Edwinstowe, St Mary; Edwinstowe Church School (Tony Evans, Louise Holliday, Sister Helen Julian) Jamaica & The Cayman Islands - (West Indies) The Rt Revd Dr Howard Gregory Jamaica - Kingston - (West Indies) The Rt Revd Dr Robert Thompson Jamaica - Mandeville - (West Indies) Vacant Jamaica - Montego Bay - (West Indies) The Rt Revd Leon Paul Golding

Thu 30 Oct Forest Town, St Alban; Mansfield Oak Tree Lane, Worship in Community Centre (Philip Stead, Paul Bentley) Jebba - (Kwara, Nigeria) The Rt Revd Timothy Adewole

Fri 31 Oct Mansfield, St Augustine (Caroline Phillips) Johannesburg - (Southern Africa) The Rt Revd Stephen Mosimanegape Moreo 8 September 14 World links news - Natal www.southwell.anglican.org Compiled for Nifty Notes Working for a better and safer journey The Revd Barbara Holbrook, Natal Link Co-ordinator writes:

aving just returned from a couple of weeks’ sailing Hin Scotland, and having marked Sea Sunday in recent months, I have been reflecting on the work of the Mission to Seafarers. Durban Bay is one of the largest natural harbours in the South East of Africa, and Durban Port is one of the largest and busiest in the Southern Hemisphere. This not only impacts the economy of the area, The position of the Port led journey. Here, the church is but gives the church an Bishop Rubin to be part of the working to make the journey opportunity to speak out on the leadership a peace campaign better and safer. We can learn world stage. against the importing of weapons from them about hospitality – to fuel internal wars within welcoming the stranger in or land As you walk down the sea front, Africa. He stood with the dock – and engagement with the it seems that there is a whole new workers as they embargoed the commerce and industry around city just on the horizon. The unloading of those weapons from us. reality is that there are many large ships, and encouraged workers ships at anchor in, or just off, the from other ports up the coast to Please pray for all those who bay area waiting to come into do likewise. He was awarded a work to support the port port to unload their cargo. In the Peace Prize for this work. authorities and workers, and for world recession of 2008, many of For many who pass through the all who work in the port and on those cargoes were suddenly Port, the threat of piracy is very the ships. worth less than the cost of the real, and again the church is port fees to unload them, with the speaking out to encourage the Pray for those who speak out on result that many ships were left politicians to act decisively. the global and social issues that anchored in the bay for months at Sadly, too, the port makes Durban being close to the port and world a time. The impact on the crews a hub in the People Trafficking trade bring to the city. of the ships is unimaginable, as business, and again the church is they were unable to come ashore encouraging the authorities to act, and contact their families and and helping to support victims. forced to wait out with very little We take for granted so many of to do in a confined area. The the choices in our supermarkets, Further details about the Natal church responded by supporting forgetting how they arrive on our Link contact: The Revd the Mission to Seafarers in its shelves. For many of the items Barbara Holbrook, work of visiting and supporting that we take for granted, a stop in 0115 938 3565, email: them. Durban has been part of their [email protected] Niftynotes 9 Training. . . Training. . . Training. . . Training. . . Training. . . Training. . . Growing Disciples Training for Ministry & Mission September

2 Pilgrim Event 20 Sept, 15 Nov, 17 Jan, 21 25 Children, challenging Led by Stephen Croft & Stephen March, 16 May, 20 June, 19 behaviour and special needs Cotterill Sept, 7 Nov, 16 Jan Led by Nick Harding 10.30-4pm, St Wulfram’s Church, Mission Shaped Ministry 7:45-9:30pm, St Mary’s Family Grantham. Details & booking: Course Centre (Church Hall), Arnold Alison Ward email: pilgrim. Led by Tim Woolley, Miles [email protected] Baker, Sarah Dunlop, Katharine 27 ‘Pilgrim: The Risk and The Crowsley, Stuart Burns, Lynn Glory’ 2-4 Appreciative Inquiry Fowkes, David Cundill and Barry Led by Simon Parke Basics Hill 10am-4pm. £20. Sacrista Led by Tim Slack from 10am-4pm, St Martin’s House, 7 Prebend, Southwell. Booking: Appreciating People Peacock Lane, Leicester, LE1 01636 816833, email: sacrista_ Windermere Centre, Lake District 5PZ. £195 per person which [email protected] £270. Details & booking: http:// covers all materials, meals and windermere.urc.org.uk/portfolio- refreshments. Booking: Maggie 27 Discipleship in Fresh item/appreciative-inquiry-basics/ Clarke 0116 261 5338 or email: Expressions – Nottinghamshire [email protected] or & Derbyshire Fresh 9 Discovery Day www.missionshapedministry.org/ Expressions Keynote speakers: Mark eastmids Keynote speaker: Gareth Goodwill-Hodgson & Charlie Robinson – leader of GLO Leggatt 14, 24 Sep, 1, 8 15, 22, 29 Oct church 9.15 for 1-3pm, Southwell 5, 12, 19, 26 Nov 9:30 for 10-3pm. £10. Junction 28 Minster, £6. Places must be pre- LAY MINISTRY LITE - Church, The Common, South booked. Contact Matt Hustwayte Called to Care Normanton, DE55 2EP 01636 817993, email:education@ Led by members of CHIPPS Booking: Rita Brierley 01332 southwellminster.org.uk 7.30pm, £20. St Helen’s Church, 388685, email: rita.brierley@ Stapleford. Places must be pre- derby.anglican.org 9 Bridge Builders - Facilitating booked. Contact: Catriona 01636 Difficult Meetings 817232, email: catriona@ 27 Porn Scars Conference Led by Colin Patterson southwell.anglican.org **Please note that this 9:30-4:30pm. £60 per person conference is only open to Priory Street Centre, York 25 Regional adults, aged over 18** Booking: ww.bbministries.org.uk Training 9:30 for 10am-4:30pm Network Annual Study Day : £15 in advance, £20 on the door. 16 All Saints and Christmas The Meaning of Life – Nottingham Emmanuel School resources and ideas – let’s beat exploring contemporary ethical Further details and booking: the material world! issues around human life http://www.pornscarsconference. No need to book – just pop in. Keynote Speakers: Michael com/menu/ Led by Nick Harding Banner, Nigel Biggar & Elaine 29 Clergy New to the Diocese 5.30-8.30pm, Jubilee House, Graham Southwell 9:30 for 10am-3.30pm, Nuthall Day Methodist Church. Booking: 9.30-1pm, Jubilee House, 18 Standard Safeguarding Sharron Howarth 01332 388693, Southwell email: sharron.howarth@ Training -7.30-9.30pm, St John’s Contact: Catriona Gundlach derby.anglican.org Church, Worksop. Booking 01636 817232, catriona@ Family Care 0115 960 3010 southwell.anglican.org 10 September 14 What’s On

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

9 Discovery Day for adults in the Minster - an informal, fun day of workshops and tours at the Cathedral. Explore the life and history of the Cathedral and Palace through your choice of tours, demonstrations or talks - some of which take place in areas not normally open to the public. £6 per person, bring a packed lunch (or eat at the Minster Refectory). Cake and drinks available all day. Booking forms and workshop choices can be downloaded from the Education page of the Minster website, or obtained from: Matt Hustwayte email: [email protected], tel.01636 817993. 13,14 Racial Justice weekend - ‘All are One’ - Saturday at The Vine Community Centre. Workshops 10am-3.30pm (lunch included, £5 contribution required). Keynote Speaker: Deirdre Sheahan, Associate Solicitor with Paragon Law, Head of Paragon’s Asylum & Human Rights Team speaking on the legal aspects of human rights from a woman’s perspective. Interactive drama performed by Ice & Fire. Sunday, 6pm at St Stephen’s & St Paul’s Church, Hyson Green. keynote speaker: The Ven Ruth Worsley, Archdeacon of Wilts and Honorary Chaplain to HM Queen Elizabeth II. Worship with: Freddie Kofi, The Rainbow Choir, African Drummers, songs from around the world and listen to personal testimonies. For further details: Dianne Skerritt 07917674680, email: [email protected] 13 - Sounding Silence: painting song. Matthew Askey – new paintings. In the Chapter House of 10 Oct Southwell Minster. Opening party Sat 13th Sept 7pm, all welcome. 14 Music in the Great Hall 2014 - Chamber concerts in the historic Great Hall of Southwell Minster. 7.30pm, refreshments served from 7pm. The Minster Chorale. A programme of sacred and secular choral masterpieces, ranging from Finzi, Rheinberger, Byrd and Lobo through to light-hearted arrangements of popular classics.. Admission free (no reservations) with a retiring collection. Further details & mailing list: [email protected] 20,21 Harvest Supper -7pm in the State Chamber of the Archbishop's Palace. Sunday, 10.30am, Harvest Service at Southwell Minster. Guest Preacher the Revd Canon Simon Oliver, Canon Theologian of Southwell Cathedral and Associate Professor Nottingham University. 24 Film Night - 7.30pm, St Michael's School, Farnsfield. £5, wine is available. 26 The Choral Pilgrimage 2014 - The Sixteen. Glorious English Renaissance music by John Sheppard, Richard Davy and William Mundy. 7.30pm, Southwell Minster. Tickets: £12-£30 (Booking fees apply). National Box Office: 01904 65148 or Cathedral Shop 01636 812933. Pre-concert talk 7pm. www.thesixteen.com 27 Newark & Southwell Deanery Day with the Rt Revd Tony Porter, Bishop of Sherwood. 9.30am-12 noon, Football Tournament at Tuxford Academy; 2-4pm, Prayer & Drama at All Saints, Hawton; 6.30-8.30pm, Music, Supper & Conversation at Holy Trinity, Southwell. Everyone welcome. Please come along and spend the whole day, or part of the day with us. Further details and to RSVP contact the Deanery Office 01636 650063 / nsdeaneryoffice @gmail.com 27 The Rock Mass 2014. 7pm, Southwell Minster. Live Band - Metanoia. Let’s Celebrate together! An ancient Cathedral, sacramental worship, and stadium Rock atmosphere. All welcome. Charity collection for the work of Christian Aid. www.facebook.com/TheRockMass. Youth Leaders - Please register your Youth Group contact Matt: 01636 817993, email: 1 [email protected] Niftynotes 11

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28 Annual Animal Blessing service. 3.30pm, Southwell Minser. All welcome to join in and celebrate with all creatures great and small. Refreshments available after the service.

October. . . October. . . October. . . October. . . October. . . October. . .

12 Music in the Great Hall 2014 - Chamber concerts in the historic Great Hall of Southwell Minster. 7.30pm, refreshments served from 7pm. Oliver Lallemant - an evening of jazz piano from Oliver, a former organ scholar of Southwell Minster.Admission free (no reservations) with a retiring collection. Further details & mailing list: [email protected] 17 St Cecilia Concert 2014. 7.30pm, Southwell Minster. Mozart - Coronation Mass; Vivaldi - Gloria. Tickets: Front Nave £15; Rear Nave £12, Side Aisles (restricted view) £10; Under 18s Free available from the Cathedral Shop 01636 812933. 25 The Big E Training Day at The Minster School, Southwell. From 9.15am (Registration). Aimed at everyone who works with children or young people. Workshops covering important areas of work with children and young people; Market Place with a Bookstall; resources available to borrow from the Diocesan Resource Centre, and displays from other agencies. £10 per delegate includes lunch, drinks and biscuits. All bookings by Friday 10 October 2014. Further details: Alison Jacobson 01636 81450, email: [email protected] 29 Film Night - 7.30pm, St Michael's School, Farnsfield. £5, wine is available. 31 ‘Shine the Light’ family and all-age event. Further details: Nick Harding, email: [email protected]

Notts Historic Churches Trust bike Open Evenings Thu 25 September Ride & Stride Mon 29 September 7pm Saturday, 13th September 2014 Refreshments served from 6.30pm Churches and chapels are requested to register their availability to receive and record riders and striders from 10am-6pm either open, Open Mornings with fluid refreshment +/- WC facilities, partially open. Register Mon 29 September available with Keith Goodman 0115 972 6590, 59 Briar Gate, Long to Tue 14 October Eaton, Nottingham NG10 4BQ. Also at email: 9am-10.30am [email protected] www.emmanuel. Riders and walkers can volunteer and be sponsored to visit any nottingham.sch.uk participating church. Participating churches gain 50% of their funds raised by their riders or recorders. The remaining 50% goes into admin@emmanuel. administration and major project funding. nottingham.sch.uk 0115 977 5380

Please note the EARLY deadline for the October 2014 issue of Nifty Notes is: 8TH SEPTEMBER 2014 12 September 14 Comings and Goings. . . Comings and Goings. . . Comings and Goings The Revd Sonia Barron, Assistant Curate at Chilwell with Inham Nook in the Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham to be Rector (designate) of the Benefice of Claypole and Rural Dean of Loveden Deanery in the Diocese of Lincoln. Institution and Induction by the Bishop of Grimsby on Monday 3 November 2014 at Claypole St Peter’s Church at 7.30pm. The Revd Judith Pollard, Assistant Curate in the Newark on Trent with Coddington Team Ministry in the Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham to be Team Vicar Designate to the Benefices of Gayton, Grimston and Massingham in the Diocese of Norwich. Licensing date to be confirmed. The Reverend Canon Sarah Clark, Team Rector, Clifton Team Ministry, to become Archdeacon of Nottingham. Installation to take place on 26 October, 6pm at Southwell Minster. The Revd Christine French, Priest-in-Charge of Norwell with Ossington, Caunton & Cromwell, in the Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham to be Priest-in-Charge of All Saints, Kirk Hallam in the Diocese of Derby. Licensing to be Monday 13 October 2014 at All Saints, Kirk Hallam by the Bishop of Derby. Follow up announcement The Revd Paul Massey, Rector of and Priest in Charge of Owthorpe in the Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham to also be Priest in Charge of Hickling with Kinoulton and Broughton Sulney in the same Diocese. Licensing by the Acting Bishop of Southwell and Nottingham at 7pm on 14 October 2014 at St Luke’s, Hickling Follow up announcement The Reverend Maggie Woodward, seconded to the parishes of Norwell with Ossington, Cromwell, Caunton, Sutton on Trent and Carlton on Trent in the Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham from the Fosse Group of Parishes in the same Diocese to be Associate Priest in the parishes of Kinoulton with Hickling and Broughton Sulney in the same Diocese. Licensing by the Acting Bishop of Southwell and Nottingham at 7pm on 14 October 2014 at St Luke’s, Hickling. The Revd Jeremy Douglas Adam Parsons, who has Permission to Officiate in the Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham, to become Team Vicar of Saffron Walden and Villages Team Ministry Saffron Walden, St Mary the Virgin Wendens Ambo, Holy Trinity Littlebury, All Saints Ashdon, St Bodolph Hadstock, St Mary the Virgin Debden, All Saints Wimbish with Thundersley, All Saints Great Chesterford, St Mary the Virgin, Little Chesterford in the Diocese of Chelmsford. Licensing by the Bishop of Chelmsford on 2 September 2014. The Revd Peter William Gilroy, Assistant Curate at St Helen’s,Stapleford in the Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham to be Team Vicar at St Luke’s Church in the Eccleston Team in the Diocese of Liverpool. Licensing to be 3pm on 28 September by the Bishop of Warrington at St Luke’s, in the Eccleston Team. The Revd Dave Berry, Assistant Curate at St John with St Mary, Mansfield in the Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham to be Vicar of Bentley in the Diocese of Sheffield. Collation, induction and installation is to be on 11 September in Bentley. Mr Matt Arnold to be Fresh Expressions Lay Pioneer (0.5) in the Parish of St Augustine, Mansfield and St Barnabas, Pleasley Hill and ‘Growing Disciples’ Advisor in Evangelism (0.5) for the Deanery of Mansfield , both in the Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham. This is subject to the completion of legalities and enhanced DBS clearance. Licensing by the Bishop of Sherwood at St Barnabas, Pleasley Hill, on Sunday 4 January 2015 at 10.30am. The Revd Denise Dodd, Associate Priest at St James’, Porchester, and Partnerships’ Officer: Developing World Church Links, in the Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham, to become Bishop’s Chaplain in the Diocese of Durham. Licensing on 7 September at Auckland Castle Chapel.

Joining together in the transforming mission of God

MINISTRY VACANCIES September 2014

Southwell & Nottingham Diocese is a great place to be in ministry for mission! We specialise in creative and stimulating appointments, have generous churchgoers, some beautiful churches and our cathedral is a gem. It’s a varied and exciting area to live in, with excellent access to other parts of the UK. We take care of our church leaders with good quality housing and supportive deanery colleagues. Fresh stipendiary/non-stipendiary/retiring/part- time clergy and laity are welcome!

Our current vacancies, divided by Archdeaconry are as follows:

NOTTINGHAM ARCHDEACONRY VACANCIES

St Michael with St Anne Two attractive south Nottinghamshire villages need a priest Sutton Bonington with St who: James – HOUSE FOR DUTY PRIEST  will continue to teach and energise us from the IN CHARGE scriptures;  can lead us in interpreting and fulfilling the diocesan vision: Joining together in the transforming mission of God;  will enable us to make new patterns of ministry work;  can provide continuity of pastoral care;  and encourage others in commitment and leadership roles.

A great place to live and minister the Gospel

An application pack is available on the Diocesan website: http://southwell.anglican.org/mission-ministry/job- vacancies/clergy-vacancies/

Enquiries to the Area Dean, John Bentham on [email protected]

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Christ Church Cinderhill This large outer Nottingham parish needs a new spiritual Vicar- Full time stipendiary leader to build on the transformative mission and ministry of the current incumbent, who retires in July. Diverse social context and superbly reordered church building.

Profile available early Sept. Expressions of interest welcome.

An application pack will be available on the Diocesan website: http://southwell.anglican.org/mission-ministry/job- vacancies/clergy-vacancies/

Closing date 3 October 2014 Discernment Process 16 October 2014

Enquiries to the Area Dean, Elizabeth Snowden on [email protected]

St George, Netherfield, Modern catholic ‘urban village’ of 4,200 souls with a small House for Duty Priest in Charge congregation under the pastoral care of the Bishop of Beverley, as a resolution C parish.

You need to:  have a rich traditional spirituality,  be disciplined in prayer and sacraments  be an able preacher and listening pastor

for a congregation who wish to move forward in parish mission and community outreach.

The parish profile and statement of needs can be found on the Diocesan website. Enquiries to the Area Dean, Phil Williams on [email protected]

NEWARK ARCHDEACONRY VACANCIES

Tuxford with Weston & A vacancy has arisen for a Priest in Charge. All five parishes Markham Clinton are in North Nottinghamshire and are rural but are close to Retford, Newark, Worksop, Lincoln and Doncaster. Tuxford is a key focus for mission in the deanery plans for the Diocesan 2020 vision.

We are seeking:

 A person of prayer with a lively faith who will teach and energise us in our appreciation of scripture and sacrament.  One who will have evangelistic skills for Jesus will attract newcomers to join in regular worship.

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 One who is both Priest and Pastor and will be prepared to be visible in the community, giving pastoral care to all and will further develop the outreach of our mission to the local community.

 One who encourages lay ministry and leads by common consent and has a good sense of humour.

 One who is prepared and able to celebrate the diversity of the five churches in the Benefice and who will build, maintains and strengthens links with all schools within the benefice. In particular, this will include the informal role of Chaplain to the Tuxford Academy and the possible role of Governor.

Closing date: 22 September 2014 Discernment Process: 2 October 2014

An application pack will be available on the Diocesan website: http://southwell.anglican.org/mission-ministry/job- vacancies/clergy-vacancies/

Expressions of interest to David Picken, Archdeacon of Newark on 07917 690576

The Elkesley Group of The Retford Area Team Ministry is looking for a half-time Parishes in the Retford Area Associate Priest, to work initially with 5 attractive rural Team Ministry parishes just south of Retford, in north Nottinghamshire.

0.5 Associate Priest The Person Appointed will

 Have a proven track record of being able to work collaboratively with male and female clergy colleagues and with male and female lay people  Be a people person  Be good at seeing the gifts of others and at encouraging their use  Be comfortable working with a variety of church traditions  Be experienced in working with primary schools and their wider community  Have experience of, or insight into, rural life and small congregations  Be able to work ecumenically, especially with the Methodist Church  Be fully supportive of the national Anglican/Methodist “Fresh Expressions” initiative  Be able to prioritise and delegate  Have gifts of love, patience and a sense of humour!

There is a good 4-bedroom Vicarage available.

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The new worker will be part of an innovative Team Ministry, and a friendly chapter in the Deanery of Bassetlaw and Bawtry, and will receive a great deal of support and encouragement from Diocesan leader

Expressions of interest to David Picken, Archdeacon of Newark on 07917 690576

We welcome applications from suitably qualified clergy from all sections of the community, and strive to be an equal opportunity employer.

Enhanced DBS clearance is required for this post.

For general advice about moving please contact The Revd John Lee, the Clergy Appointments Adviser in London – +44 (0) 20-7898 1898 Email: [email protected]

Overseas applicants may apply for posts having consulted John Lee above. If short listed they come for interview in the diocese at their own expense. Applicants will be assessed on the criteria for the post and if appointed it will be conditional on the Archbishop’s approval.

Next Bulletin October 2014

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BIG E TRAINING EVENT 2014

THE BIG E TRAINING DAY…..is aimed at everyone who works with children or young people, be they new or experienced. There’s a choice of workshops covering important areas of work with children and young people, and everyone will be able to choose three. All bookings by Friday 10 October 2014. There will also be a Market Place with a Bookstall, resources available to borrow from the Diocesan Resource Centre, and displays from other agencies working with children and young people including Scripture Union, BRF, Rock UK, Beech Publishing and Vocations.

THE WORKSHOP LEADERS ….. are a range of people with experience and expertise in their areas. Some work nationally or regionally for Christian agencies, while others work week-in, week-out with children and young people in their local church.

THE WORKSHOPS ….. cover a range of Big E basics to help, encourage and enthuse you. You will need to choose three workshops, with three others as your second choices (see booking form). We will try to make sure that you are given your first choices if possible. Some workshops have limited numbers, so early booking is advised.

THE COST….. at £10 per delegate includes LUNCH, drinks and biscuits. Make sure that you bring as many people from your church as possible, and share all that you learn after the event with your church. Many churches are willing to pay or help with the cost of the day, so please ask them! Cheques payable to ‘Southwell & Nottingham Diocesan Board of Finance’ should be sent with your booking form. For more information please ring Alison on 01636 814504.

LUNCHTIME…. . Is an opportunity to browse through the resources area, buy lots of new books, and have lunch.

WE WELCOME….. People with mobility problems. All workshops are located on the ground floor. We welcome young people who are helping with children in churches, as long as they are aged 15 and over. We are not able to provide crėche facilities. We welcome people from any church tradition or denomination, although the event is organised and sponsored by Southwell & Nottingham Diocese of the Church of .

THE MINSTER SCHOOL (NG25 0LG) ….. is very easy to find. Once you have reached Southwell, the school is located on Nottingham Road (A 612) next to Southwell Leisure Centre. Parking at the school is available.

PROGRAMME 9.15 + Registration, drinks and market place open 9.45 Opening worship 11.00 Workshop 1 12.15 Lunch—drinks and market place open 1.15 Workshop 2 3.00 Workshop 3 4.15 Market Place open

WORKSHOP CHOICES (32)

C – particularly suitable for those working with children Y – particularly suitable for those working with young people

Sticky Faith (3 sessions, suitable to attend individually, or all together) CY Sticky Faith is a Scripture Union and Urban Saints event on how to make faith stick in young people even after they leave home. The Fuller Youth Institute (FYI) in the USA has produced a raft of resources to equip youth/children’s leaders, parents, schools and others to help young people ‘stick’ at their faith into adulthood.

1. The 5:1 Principle Exploring practical ways to incorporate the 5:1 principle work at church, home or school.

2. Intergenerational Activities Developing an effective range of activities that help to encourage and strengthen relationships across the generations.

3. Trials and Transitions Proactive or Reactive? Developing a strategic approach to respond to children and young people struggling with doubt and transition.

Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it. 1Cor 12:27 How we can help young people be involved in church in ways that are meaningful to them and enable them to get their voices heard? Come and be inspired by young people who are developing a diocesan youth council. Y

Growing Disciples Jesus developed significant relationships with his disciples, bringing out their gifts, increasing their understanding of who he was and showing them glimpses of the kingdom. What attracts young people to the Gospel and how can we invite them to belong with us and discover their faith in him? With some practical ideas to help you in your community. Y

Seeking Justice A session led by Christian Aid with ideas and resources for work with young people, from short talks for assemblies and events, to full sessions for Sunday groups and youth groups. Y

Activity Days for Families Not all churches can sustain regular activities or run Holiday Clubs, but all can have a go at special family events. Come along to find out more about what to do, and how to make it good. C

All Age Worship in Traditional Churches All-age worship can be great fun, and is essential in helping the church see itself as one. But how can it succeed in a church with a traditional style of worship? Ideas, suggestions, and tips available here! CY

Basics - Under 5’s Discover how you can translate what you know into a child's world in a fresh and vibrant way. C

Basics of 8-11’s All you need to know about how 8-11’s tick, what resources to use, and how to help them grow in faith. C

Basics of 5-7’s Come and find out how to work with 5-7’s, and how to teach them the good news in a way they understand. C

Children and young people with Special Needs Many children and young people have needs which at times can be difficult for the church to understand. Here you will find out about the needs that some children have, and how the church can help them. CY

Children, Youth, and the World Church The worldwide church has a lot to offer and a lot for us to learn from. This session will look at creative ways to help our children and young people engage with the world church. CY

Children’s Worship Songs This session will explore sources for good worship songs, look at songs that work, and include a few to learn too! C

Communicating through Puppets Puppets are a great way to communicate to children at events, in school, and at church. This practical workshop will give you ideas, inspiration, practice and lots of fun! C

Creative Craft Craft activities can be a great way to communicate the gospel, and help children engage with the Bible. This practical workshop will give you lots of ideas and things to take away. C

Creative Prayer Spaces Principles and practical ideas to help children (and adults) more able to 'pray without ceasing', particularly by setting up spaces and activities for children to explore. C

Developing Church and School Links Not every child comes into our churches, but most of them go to school – so that’s a great place to meet them! This workshop explores creative ways for churches to develop & strengthen links with local schools. CY

‘11 Alive’ – Active and Engaging All-age Worship Come along to find out some of the principles and practice of the ’11 Alive’ worship from new Cross Community Church in Sutton in Ashfield, with lots of ideas about to how engage with communities. CY

Faith in the Home How to help parents 'do God' at home, and model prayer and worship that will last a lifetime! There will be a look at lots of resources to help. C

Really Great Assemblies Many schools offer opportunities for visitors to go in and share the Christian message through assemblies. This session will give you lots of great ideas to make those assemblies full of God, and really good! CY

Nurturing Spirituality in children and young people This workshop will explore what is meant by spiritual development and spiritual styles. We will then consider practical ways in which we can offer children and young people appropriate spaces in which to explore questions of meaning and faith, taking into account the different spiritual styles which they (and we) prefer. CY

Planning & delivering Children’s Events Holiday clubs, praise parties and other events are great opportunities to share our faith. This workshop will cover using resources, building teams, keeping safe, and making the most of the opportunities. C

Godly Play – Helping Children Grow Godly Play can help children think through their faith and grow spiritually. This session will explore how Godly Play can be used in churches, schools and clubs. C

Helping Children through Crisis and Bereavement Whether it's in a Bible story, or a question, or a life situation - how can you be prepared to talk about sickness, death, and other unexpected crises with children in a way which builds their faith? C

Messy Church – Strategy and Planning for the Future Once Messy Church is established it is time to think through how to develop it, and how to grow the faith of those who attend. This session will explore ways to take it further. C

Telling Stories and Communicating the Bible The Bible is full of great stories, but sometimes we don’t tell them well! Come along to gain some new ideas to bring those stories alive and communicate Bible truths. CY This workshop will run twice

The Tweenage Years Children in the 9-12 age range can be a challenge! So what are they like, what makes them tick, what do they face, and how do we work with them to help them grow in faith? CY This workshop will run twice

Who Let the Dads Out? This is a wonderful initiative sweeping the country, helping dads engage with their children through church- based activities. With the challenges and tight finances that families face, churches have a lot to offer. Come along to find out more, and consider it for your church. C This workshop will run twice Some workshops are limited so early booking is advised. Booking forms must be returned by Friday 10th October 2014 Booking Form

Cheque for £10 made payable to “Southwell & Nottingham Diocesan Board of Finance” is enclosed

Name ......

Address ...... Big E Day ......

...... Children & Youth Work training day Saturday 25th October 2014 Tel No ...... at The Minster School, Southwell, NG25 0LG

Email ......

Equip Church /Organisation ...... Enthuse

Specific Dietary requirements (if any)...... Children’s & Youth Workers across the

All Workshops are located on the ground floor Big Day!

Please return the booking form by Friday 10th October to: E Alison Jacobson, Education Department, Jubilee House, Westgate, Southwell, Nottinghamshire NG25 0JH Tel: 01636 814504. Email: [email protected] This year, information about each workshop and Workshops: additional booking forms are available on the diocesan website at www.southwell.anglican.org. We will try to make sure that you are given your first choices if possible. Some workshops have limited Alternatively you can contact Alison Jacobson at numbers, so early booking is advised. [email protected] Tel: 01636 814504 SESSION 1: 11.00 AM –12.15 PM SESSION 2: 1.15PM –2.30 PM SESSION 3: 3.00 PM – 4.15 PM

CREATIVE CRAFT CREATIVE CRAFT The workshops are split into 3 Sessions. You must choose a FIRST and SECOND choice workshop for each of the 3 sessions. SEEKING JUSTICE BODY OF CHRIST GROWING DISCIPLES For example, like this below:

INTERGENERATIONAL 5:1 PRINCIPLE TRIALS & TRANSITIONS SESSION 1: SESSION 2: SESSION 3: ACTIVITIES

WORKSHOP A 1 WORKSHOP A WORKSHOP A PLANNING CHILDREN’S BASICS—UNDER 5’S ‘11 ALIVE’ 1 2 EVENTS ALL AGE WORSHIP WORKSHOP B WORKSHOP B WORKSHOP B 2 1

WORKSHOP C 2 WORKSHOP C WORKSHOP C TELLING STORIES TELLING STORIES MESSY CHURCH

Please keep a record of your choices. Details of which ALL AGE WORSHIP— CHILDREN—CRISIS & FAITH IN THE HOME TRADITIONAL CHURCHES workshops you will be in and timings throughout the day BEREAVEMENT will be in/on your delegate’s pack and badge — to be collected when you register. PUPPETS CHURCH & SCHOOL LINKS SPECIAL NEEDS

Please return your booking form and cheque by

CHILDREN , YOUTH & WORLD Friday 10th October 2014. GODLY PLAY CHILDREN’S WORSHIP CHURCH SONGS

If you wish to receive confirmation of your booking

then please telephone or email Alison Jacobson WHO LET THE DADS OUT? NUTURING SPIRITUALITY WHO LET THE DADS OUT? Tel: 01636 814504

Email: [email protected]

CREATIVE PRAYER SPACES BASICS—5-7’S BASICS 8—11’S

Please note: Booking cancellations made after 26 September 2014 are not refundable. REALLY GREAT ASSEMBLIES THE TWEENAGE YEARS THE TWEENAGE YEARS

Children’s Ministry Training - Autumn 2014

All Saints and Christmas resources and ideas – let’s beat the material world!

Come and see resources for Halloween alternatives, Advent and Christmas, as well as taking the opportunity to view other resources in the Resources Library

Tuesday September 16st, drop in anytime 5.30-8.30. Refreshments available

Jubilee House No need to book – just pop in

Children, Challenging Behaviour and Special Needs

An evening looking at how to work with children who can be a challenge, and those with particular needs.

Thursday September 25th, 7.45-9.30pm

St Mary’s Family Centre (Church Hall), Arnold NG5 8HJ

Bookings: Ally Horne [email protected]

Worship and prayer with children

Some theory, and lots of practical ideas to help us worship and pray with children.

Thursday November 6, 7.30-9pm

St Paul’s, Wilford Hill Bookings – Ally Horne [email protected]

Big E Day

Saturday 25th October, 9.45-4.15

33 workshops offering a huge range for children / youth. Keynote speaker – Rev Mary Hawes, National Going for Growth (Children and Youth) Adviser. Also Marketplace of resource agencies, and free lunch! Only £10 Southwell Minster School, Southwell, NG25 0LG

Booking forms from Alison Jacobson [email protected]

SAFEGUARDING STANDARD TRAINING (one evening) 7.30-9.30

An evening briefing of safeguarding basics and recent changes relating to children, young people, and vulnerable adults.

Thursday September 18 – St John’s, Worksop, S80 1QG

Tuesday October 7 – Stapleford Church Hall, Stapleford, NG9 8FN

Tuesday November 4 – Selston Parish Hall, Selston, NG16 6EW

Monday November 24 – St Saviour’s Church, Retford DN22 6TN

Bookings – Family Care 0115 960 3010

‘Passionate about Parenting’ day

A day of workshops and information for those who care about parenting – parents, grandparents, pastoral workers, etc. This is a joint event with Mother’s Union.

Saturday 1st November, 9.30-3

Warsop Parish Centre NG20 0SN.

Booking forms from Alison Jacobson [email protected]

Into 2015.....

Boys, God and the Church Wednesday 21st January 2015, 7.30

Messy Church consultation Saturday 21st February 2015

Children finding faith Monday 9th March 2015, 7.30

Children and Spiritual Styles Saturday 21st March 2015, 9.45-12.30

These training events are provided by the diocese to support your ministry. For more information, or if your church has particular training needs, contact Nick Harding [email protected] Passionate about Parenting Organised by the Mothers’ Union in partnership with the Diocesan Education team.

Saturday 1st November 2014 Tudor Barn, Warsop, Mansfield NG20 0SN From 10am to 3pm (registration 9.30am onwards)

Guest Speaker: Sheran Harper MU Worldwide Parenting Trainer

FREE entry with Lunch included.

WORKSHOPS AND MARKETPLACE The programme includes four workshops in the morning and four workshops in the afternoon covering topical issues. There will also be a small Marketplace with relevant organisations represented, offering resources to browse and take away.

BOOKING INFORMATION To help with catering, Pre-booking is essential. Please note that the day is not appropriate for children to attend as delegates and a crèche is not available. Parking is available to the rear of the Tudor Barn. All workshops are on the ground floor which is wheelchair accessible. Please contact us if you have particular needs regarding access.

BOOKING FORM NAME: Please fill in the booking form carefully indicating your preferred first and second choice workshops for both the morning CHURCH (IF APPLICABLE): session and afternoon sessions. Places for workshops will be allocated on a ’First come, First served basis’. EMAIL: Morning Workshops (11am –12-15pm) 1. Sexting (children/young people and SPECIAL DIETARY NEEDS: explicit texting) 2. Great Grandparenting 3. Purposeful Play (Under 5’s) 4. Sharing Faith in Families WORKSHOP CHOICES (FIRST & 2ND CHOICES) Please keep a note of your workshop choices! Afternoon Workshops (1.15pm –2.30pm) 5. Being Resilient—what helps mums, Morning session dads & children bounce back? 1st choice: 6. Tweenagers as Children Grow Older 7. What Dads can bring to Parenting 8. Parenting Course in 60 minutes 2nd choice:

Please return your completed booking Afternoon session form to: Alison Jacobson, MU Secretary, 1st choice: Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham, Jubilee House, Westgate, Southwell, NG25 0JH. 2nd choice: [email protected] 01636 814504 Allured into the desert: Seeking the tenderness of God in the silence of Sinai

with retreat leaders the Revds Nigel Rooms and Karen Rooms 12th - 19th March 2015

Discover the incredible silence and beauty of the desert on this special retreat with time for reflection, discussion and prayer. We also visit St Catherine’s Monastery and climb Mount Sinai.

There will be a presentation evening on Thursday 25th September 2014 at 7pm at St Ann with Emmanuel Church, Nottingham NG3 4EY

For a booking pack, or to register interest in attending this event please contact: [email protected]

The retreat will be organised by Wind Sand & Stars speciaists in historical & spiritual journeys www.windsandstars.co.uk tel. 01225 320839