Niftynotes news & information from the Diocese www.southwell.anglican.org AUGUST 2018 Compiled by Nicola Mellors email: [email protected] £4.6m to develop church growth programme

outhwell & Nottingham across the diocese. We are also Diocese has been granted pleased to receive funding to S£4.6 million from a further develop our School of national strategic development Discipleship with the aim of fund to support a range of ‘Growing Disciples – wider, initiatives related to its focus on younger and deeper’.” ‘Growing Disciples – wider, younger and deeper’. The money for Southwell & Nottingham is part of £27m The grant from the Church released by the Church Commissioners will help to Commissioners to create more develop four new resourcing than 100 new churches across the churches – these are churches that country as part of the Church of The grant will also support the are growing numerically and England’s Renewal and Reform work of the newly-created School spiritually and work with other programme. of Discipleship in the diocese, churches to plant new which offers training for various worshipping communities; local The Archbishop of York, Dr John forms of lay leadership, and the leadership teams are already Sentamu, said: “I am delighted Younger Leadership College, working with senior clergy in the that Southwell & Nottingham has which is already working with diocese to develop plans for been awarded £4.7m to 200 potential Christian leaders. spiritual and numerical growth at strengthen the work of its these existing churches. Continued on page 12 The Bishop of Southwell & Nottingham, the Rt Revd Paul Some of the money will also be In this month’s issue: Williams, said: “Our ministry in used to help in the establishment the diocese is sustained through of 75 new worshipping 2 Growing Disciples the giving of its congregations communities; these are new and careful management of groups of worshippers who gather 4 News in brief assets. This extra funding will outside normal services times in help us to develop and grow our existing church buildings or in 5 Prayer diary potential resourcing churches so non-church buildings. The grant they are equipped to graft and money would be used to pay rent ` 9 Events & information plant new worshipping or buy equipment until the communities, as well as support What’s On community was established. 11 the work of parishes of all sizes 12 Comings & Goings

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Wider Younger Deeper www.growingdisciples.co.uk Amazing Grace

n her role as a Workplace Chaplain, the Revd Jo ITatum’s days are certainly never dull, and often very inspiring. She tells us here of a recent event which was life- changing for the couple involved and a very touching experience for her...

She explains: “Earlier this year, I was invited into a local company to meet with a young couple who, like so many others, had experienced the deep sadness and disappointment that comes with a long and difficult wait for a child. for….It’s no surprise that her hymn writer knew – amazing!” Their hearts were bruised and name – Grace - fits her perfectly,” The couple later wrote to her: fragile. says Jo. “Thank you both so much for the But just before they embarked on beautiful and touching baptism medical intervention a miracle Jo regularly does a Thought for you performed for Grace on appeared to be happening! the Day on Radio Nottingham Sunday. It was the perfect way to Believing in a God that hears us, and as she introduced the theme introduce her to the church. that lunchtime we prayed together that same morning based on the Friends and family all that healthy growth and birth famous hymn, Amazing Grace, commented on what a lovely would develop from this tiny she shared the couple’s story of service it was. spark of new life.” sadness followed by answered prayer, new life and hope. We listened to your Radio Jo stayed connected with them Nottingham interview Jo, it throughout the pregnancy and She explained that it was written brought a tear to our eyes. once their beautiful baby girl was after surviving a storm at sea; the born she was quick to visit. hymn writer describes his Thank you for your kind words Connections with their local experience of the loving, saving and prayers. We will be in touch church (where they were married) Grace of God, reaching out to again soon. and the Revd Mark Fraser were rescue us in the most fearful of refreshed and they kindly asked circumstances.. and that life can Catherine, Paul and Grace x her – with Mark’s agreement - to be stormy even though we are not be the one who baptised their at sea. precious child… and the service took place on Sunday 8th July. Jo concluded her broadcast: “And so today I will have the privilege “Nine months can seem a long and delight of baptising a time, but like so many things, the beautiful baby girl. Her name – results are worth waiting well let’s just say - she is – as the Niftynotes 3 News in brief. . . News in brief. . . News in brief. . . News in brief. . . Hundreds gather at Transform Weekend

he hugely popular Transform weekend – this year entitled Jesus: yesterday, today, forever - took place in Walesby Forest with hundreds of people meeting to praise and worship God, to share Ttogether, and to deepen their faith. Here’s a selection of photos from the weekend: 4 August 18 News in brief. . . News in brief. . . News in brief. . . News in brief. . . New resources to celebrate Creationtide

ew resources are now available on the Church Nof England website to inspire churches to explore and celebrate Creationtide.

New liturgies can be downloaded along with examples of services and prayers. In addition to the suggested readings, discussions and questions for each week of Creationtide.

There is a 2018 daily action sheet focused on food that covers the whole season. September to 4th October) PDF / DOC; Liturgical resources dedicated to God as Creator and (National Environmental Daily reflections are also Sustainer of all life. Working Group) PDF / DOC; A available; you can sign up to Churches and congregations are Vigil for Climate Change PDF / receive a text message each day called to pay special attention to DOC; A Service of the Word with a biblical passage, prayer or the responsibility of humanity for Rural PDF / DOC; A Service of reflection at: the Earth and for all that lives the Word Urban PDF / DOC; ecochurchsouthwest.org.uk/creati upon it. Order for Night Prayer – 1 PDF / ontide/ DOC; Order for Night Prayer – 2 EcoChurch has produced PDF / DOC; All Age Worship Creationtide, or the Season of resources to help churches hold a PDF / DOC; Parish Eucharist Creation, is the period in the Green Communion during PDF / DOC; Eucharist for St annual church calendar (from 1st Creationtide, including a Francis PDF / DOC; A communion bread recipe. Celebration of Animals; Songs of For ecumenical material and to Praise PDF/DOC Harvest join with others across the world Thanksgiving PDF / DOC; in celebrating creation take a look Harvest Intercessions PDF / at the Season of Creation site – DOC; Prayers PDF / DOC; Cafe https://creationtide.com/ Reflections PDF / DOC; Westcott You can also find out more about House Creation Eucharist PDF / how to take action on DOC; Discussion materials for environmental issues and sign up each week of Creationtide; to a quarterly newsletter on the Material for seasons and festivals website – see of the Agricultural Year. the environmental pages.

Resources available include: Creationtide actions and reflections: Liturgical resources Niftynotes 5 Prayerdiary www.southwell.anglican.org Compiled for Nifty Notes

In September we pray for. . .

Sat 01 Sep Ravenshead Church of England Primary School - Helen Thomas Guildford - (Canterbury, England) The Rt Revd Andrew Watson Guildford - Dorking - (Canterbury, England) The Rt Revd Jo Wells

Sun 02 Sep We pray for our schools as a new term begins. For wisdom and an openness to learning new things for both staff, students and governors. We pray for those responsible for making Government decisions about education that they may be given insight to seek and serve the common good PRAY for The Anglican Church of South America The Most Revd Gregory Venables Presiding Bishop of the Anglican Church of South America & Bishop of Argentina Evngelical Lutheran Church in Finland: Diocese of Turku, Archbishop Kari Mäkinen, Bishop Kaarlo Kalliala

Mon 03 Sep St Swithun’s C of E Primary Academy, Retford – Phil Abbott (Exec Head) Guinea - (West Africa, West Africa) The Rt Revd Jacques Boston

Tue 04 Sep St Peter’s C of E Junior School, Ruddington – John Mapperley Gujarat - (North India) The Rt Revd Silvans Christian Kolhapur - (North India) The Rt Revd Bathuel Tiwade

Wed 05 Sep Selston C of E Infant & Nursery School – Jo Redfern (exec Head) Alison Taylor (Head of School) Gusau - (Kaduna, Nigeria) The Rt Revd John Garba

Thu 06 Sep St Andrew’s C of E Primary & Nursery School, Skegby – Amanda Williams Guyana - (West Indies) The Rt Revd Charles Davidson 6 August 18 In August we pray for. . .

Fri 07 Sep Sneinton C of E Primary School Kelly Lee Gwagwalada - (Abuja, Nigeria) The Rt Revd Moses Tabwaye

Sat 08 Sep South Wilford (Endowed) CE Primary School - Kelly Lee (Exec Head) Jenny Marshall (Head of School) Haiti - (II, The Episcopal Church) The Rt Revd Jean Duracin Suffragan Bishop of Haiti - (II, The Episcopal Church) The Rt Revd Oge Beauvoir

Sun 09 Sep RACIAL JUSTICE SUNDAY – Liam O’Boyle, Partnership’s Officer PRAY for Province of the Episcopal Church of South Sudan Evangelical Lutheran Church in Denmark: Diocese of Ribe, Bishop Elof Westergaard

Mon 10 Sep Holy Trinity C of E Infant School, Southwell – Marie Thompson (Exec Head), Jemma Hughes (Head of School) Harare - (Central Africa) The Rt Revd Chad Gandiya Luapula - (Central Africa) The Rt Revd Robert Mumbi

Tue 11 Sep Lowes Wong Anglican/Methodist Junior School, Southwell – Mike Follen Hawaii - (VIII, The Episcopal Church) The Rt Revd Robert Fitzpatrick

Wed 12 Sep The Minster School, Southwell – Matthew Parris Hereford - (Canterbury, England) The Rt Revd Richard Frith Hereford - Ludlow - (Canterbury, England) The Rt Revd Alistair Magowan

Thu 13 Sep St John’s C of E Primary School, Stapleford – Matt Downes Highveld - (Southern Africa) The Rt Revd Charles May

Fri 14 Sep Sturton le Steeple C of E Primary School – Mark Elliott Ho - (Ghana, West Africa) The Rt Revd Matthias Mededues-Badohu

Sat 15 Sep St Mary Magdalene C of E Primary School, Sutton-in-Ashfield – Samantha Robinson Honduras - (XI, The Episcopal Church) The Rt Revd Lloyd Allen

Sun 16 Sep BATTLE OF BRITAIN SUNDAY - we pray for those who serve in RAF and other armed services. Giving thanks for our liberty and those whose sacrifice made it possible. We pray for peace in our world and those who work for it. PRAY for Province of the Episcopal Church of Sudan The Most Revd Ezekiel Kumir Kondo Archbishop of the Province of Sudan & Bishop of Khartoum

Mon 17 Sep Sutton-cum-Lound Church of England VA Primary School – Nadine Wilkinson Hpa-an - (Myanmar) The Rt Revd Saw Stylo

Tue 18 Sep Trowell C of E Primary School – Dan Goddard Huron - (Ontario, Canada) The Rt Revd Linda Nicholls Suffragan Bishop of Huron - (Ontario, Canada) The Rt Revd Terrance Kootenay - (British Columbia & the Yukon, Canada) The Rt Revd John Elswood Niftynotes 7 In August we pray for. . .

Wed 19 Sep Underwood C of E Primary School – Mike Wilson Hyderabad - (Pakistan) The Rt Revd Kaleem John

Thu 20 Sep Walesby C of E Primary School – Sarah Sampson Ibadan - (Ibadan, Nigeria) The Most Revd Joseph Akinfenwa

Fri 21 Sep Pierrepont, Gamston Primary School, West Bridgford – Aiden Sharpe Ibadan North - (Ibadan, Nigeria) The Rt Revd Segun Okubadejo

Sat 22 Sep The Nottingham Emmanuel School, Wilford – Derek Hobbs Ibadan South - (Ibadan, Nigeria) The Rt Revd Akintunde Popoola

Sun 23 Sep We pray for our universities and places of learning. As new terms begin we pray for those beginning a new course and those who teach them PRAY for The Anglican Church of Tanzania Mpwapwa - (Tanzania) The Rt Revd Jacob Chimeledya Church of Greenland: (Diocese of Greenland within the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Denmark) Bishop Sofie Petersen

Mon 24 Sep Woodborough Wood’s Church of England Foundation Primary School – Shaun Hopwell Ibba - (Minye, South Sudan) The Rt Revd Wilson Kamani

Tue 25 Sep Worksop Priory C of E Primary School – Philip Abbott Idah - (Abuja, Nigeria) The Rt Revd Joseph Musa

Wed 26 Sep St Anne’s C of E Primary School, Worksop – Clare Middleton Idaho - (VIII, The Episcopal Church) The Rt Revd Brian Thom Indianapolis - (V, The Episcopal Church) The Rt Revd Jennifer Baskerville-Burrows

Thu 27 Sep St Luke’s Church of England (Aided) Primary School, Worksop – Jeanette Dunn Ideato - (Owerri, Nigeria) The Rt Revd Caleb Maduoma

Fri 28 Sep St John’s Church of England Academy, Worksop – David White Idoani - (Ondo, Nigeria) The Rt Revd Ezekiel Dahunsi

Sat 29 Sep The staff of the Younger Leadership College Ife - (Ibadan, Nigeria) The Rt Revd Oluwole Odubogun

Sun 30 Sep Multi Academy Trusts (The Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham Multi Academy Trust – Chris Moodie, Bluecoat Academies Trust – Sian Hampton, Aspire Academies Trust – Martyn Skinner, Transform Academies Trust – Rebecca Meredith) PRAY for The Church of the Province of Uganda The Most Revd Stanley Ntagali Archbishop of Uganda & and Bishop of Kampala 8 August 18 World links news - Holy Land www.southwell.anglican.org Compiled for Nifty Notes Clergy ‘immersion’ retreat in Ramallah

welve diocesan clergy will travel to Palestine, Taccompanied by Canon Tim Pullen, in mid-October to be immersed in the everyday struggle of Palestinians living in the occupied territories of the West Bank.

The retreat is being conducted by Revd Dr Fadi Diab, Rector of St. Andrew’s, Ramallah, and St Peter’s, Birzeit, on behalf of our partner Diocese of Jerusalem. Fr Fadi accompanied six ambassadors from the Diocese of Jerusalem to our diocese in October 2017. At the time of writing the full Children cares for the spiritual, itinerary was still under physical and educational needs of The party will be based mainly in consideration. The first day will children often from broken homes St Andrew’s Guest House, be spent in Ramallah mainly or those who have lost one or Ramallah, and travel from there visiting a number of the diocesan both parents and cannot remain at throughout the West Bank and to education and healthcare home with their families. Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Nazareth, institutions. The Technological Jericho and Galilee visiting and Vocational Training Centre The Military Court Watch, diocesan clergy, their runs a technological programme founded by a small group of congregations and institutions. and hotel school, summer camps lawyers and other professionals, Each evening there will be an and a ballet school. The Arab monitors, litigates, advocates and opportunity for prayer and Evangelical Episcopal School is educates in pursuit of two reflection. There will be several co-educational from nursery to principles, that children detained opportunities to learn from sixth form and offers continuing by the Israeli military authorities organisations who both witness education and workshops for staff are entitled to all rights and and monitor conflict situations to update their knowledge and protections under international and are engaged in advocacy. skills. The Diocese considers law and that there is no legal education for the next generation justification for treating Despite the logistical challenges of leaders to be a vital bridge- Palestinian and Israeli children of ministry, borders, checkpoints building and stabilising ministry. differently under Israel’s military and so on, the Diocese responds The school teaches peace, and civilian legal systems. actively to the need for healthcare respect, understanding, co- and education in areas where operation and skills necessary for many cannot afford it and makes children to become responsible For further details about the no distinction between religion, contributing members of society. Holy Land link contact: David race or gender. The Evangelical Home for Lane email: [email protected] Niftynotes 9 Events and information. . Events and information. . Events and informa Learning to live well together

romoting better relationships through a Pclearer understanding of the sacred texts of different faiths was the focus of the Living Well Together conference in on Tuesday 10th July.

Dean Nicola Sullivan welcomed 60 students from six Church of England Secondary Schools to the Minster and spoke of the importance of learning from both the traditions of the past and the difficult questions of faith which often arise from areas of conflict experienced in every faith people of all faiths and no faith. tradition. “I was so impressed with the The workshop was jointly questions which the students Students heard from a panel of organised by the Education asked of the panel and the way speakers from the Hindu, Jewish, Department of Southwell and they worked in their groups Christian and Muslim faiths who Nottingham Diocese, Southwell sharing their thoughts and ideas.” helped them to understand how Minster and the St Philip’s sacred texts can be mis-used to Centre, Leicester. promote violence and hatred of Claire Meese, Diocesan Director people and how they should be Bryony Hutchinson of Education, said: ‘It was a great interpreted in light of their (Nottinghamshire Local Authority event with some truly moving original context in a way that Education Improvement Adviser) moments.’ promotes better relationships with said:

Little Deeds, Big Difference Ecclesiastical has launched a people at the very heart of your competition - Our Little Deeds, community,” said Ecclesiastical. Big Difference – which gives Every church can nominate a churches a chance to say thank volunteer or a group of volunteers you to the volunteers who roll up who have made a big difference their sleeves and do so much to to people’s lives. There is a prize support the work of the church. pot of £10,000 for the volunteers “Their impact often makes a big picked out by a panel of judges. difference to the lives of others and this competition is your Find out more here church’s chance to say thank you https://churchcomp.ecclesiastical. to those members of the church com/ who are always there …. the 10 August 18 What’s On

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

Education Garden Blitz, Southwell Minster - can you give an hour or so between 10am and 4 3pm to help tidy-up the garden? Weeding, cutting-back, tying-in, deadheading, raking - gentle tasks where “many hands make light work.” Equipment will be provided, along with refreshments! Please let Charlie Leggatt [email protected] 01636 817283 know by Monday 23rd July if you plan to come, giving a contact telephone number or email. 12 Plant Hunters’ Fair. For the third year running, the immensely popular Fair returns to the Education Garden, Southwell Minster, 11am - 4pm. As previously, there is an entry donation of £1 requested in aid of our ‘Leaves of Southwell’ Chapter House project (no charge for accompanied children). A ‘must’ occasion for all gardeners seeking that special plant! Tea and cakes, as before, in the State Chamber. Further details: Charlie Leggatt [email protected] 01636 817283 1 Niftynotes 11

What’s on . . . What’s on . . . What’s on . . . What’s on . . . What’s on Alice's Adventures in Wonderland Education Sunday

Thursday 2nd August 2018 - 6.30pm in the Education Education Sunday this year falls Garden (Gates open 5.45pm) on Sunday 9th September 2018. It provides an excellent opportunity for churches to partner with their local schools and is also a chance to pray for and affirm all those in our congregations who are involved in the world of education.

There are some resources available on the Diocesan website that may support you in this. The links are below: Education Sunday - PowerPoint Click on https://southwellnottinghamdioc ese.cmail20.com/t/d-l-bijdrdt- filihkjr-b/

Education Sunday Booklet Click on http://southwell. anglican.org/wp-content /uploads/2018/07/Education- Sunday-2018_.pdf

Education Sunday Prayer & Commissioning Click on http://southwell.anglican.org/wp -content/uploads/2013/ To see a rabbit is nothing remarkable… To hear it comment upon the 05/Education-Sunday-Prayer- time is quite remarkable… To follow it down a rabbit-hole into a and-Commissioning-for-those- strange new world not knowing how you’ll get out again is something involved-in- extraordinarily remarkable indeed! education.pdf

You are invited to join in for a trip into this well-loved tale, based Education Sunday – Prayer & upon the original novel written by Lewes Carroll and specially Commissioning, Church adapted for the stage. School Version Click on http://southwell.anglican.org/wp With live music and characters you won’t forget, Alice’s Adventures -/uploads/2013/05/ in Wonderland will engage and delight audiences of all ages. Education-Sunday-Prayer-and- Commissioning-for-those- Tickets via: www.thisismytheatre.com/tickets involved-in-education-Church-S chool-Version-3.pdf Please note the deadline for the SEPTEMBER 2018 issue of Nifty Notes is: 12TH AUGUST 2018 12 August 18 Comings and Goings. . . Comings and Goings. . . Comings and Goings

The Reverend Richard Timothy Kenneth Atkinson at present The Revd Susan Marie Assistant Curate at Holy Trinity, Brompton in the Diocese of London Bloomfield – a retired Priest to be Vicar of St Margaret’s, Aspley. St Margaret’s is the designated living in Arnold, died on 28th resourcing church for the Nottingham North Deanery urban area in June 2018, aged 53. Susan was the Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham. Subject to the usual ordained Deacon in 2013 and legalities and DBS ordained Priest in 2014. Susan was Chaplain amongst deaf Follow up people in the Southwell and The Revd Benjamin Theo Clayton at present Assistant Curate at St Nottingham Diocese from 2013 Jude’s, Mapperley in the Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham to be – 2018, and Chaplain for deaf Priest in Charge in the Retford Area Team Ministry also in the people in the Derby Diocese Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham. Subject to the usual legalities. from 2016 – 2017. Susan retired The Licensing will take place at St Saviour’s in Retford at 7.30pm on in January 2018. Susan died 9 October 2018. The Service will be taken by the Bishop of peacefully on 28th June 2018. Southwell and Nottingham, the Rt Revd .

Nottinghamshire Historic Churches Trust

The popular Ride+Stride for Churches event takes place this year on Saturday 8th September.

If you have not yet registered your church to take part – either to be open for visiting riders/walkers/others to sign in, or to get your own sponsor forms and list of open churches – please contact the NHCT Ride+Stride for Churches organiser, Margaret Lowe on 07757 800919 or email [email protected]

Southwell Cathedal Chapter vacancy Continued from page 1

he Chapter is the governing body of the Cathedral, responsible churches as they take the Good for the overall direction of mission, ministry, policy and News to more people across the Tfinances. It operates in a similar way to a Board of Trustees diocese, and I pray that the new and at Southwell Minster comprises the Dean, two residentiary School of Discipleship will canons, two elected representatives from the parish, one produce deeply committed representative from the College of Canons and four other lay leaders and disciples who will members. The Bishop and Dean are seeking to appoint a lay member rejoice in bringing new people with current financial expertise willing to serve initially for a three to Jesus.” year period. This is an exciting time to be part of the missional opportunity in the Minster. If you think this could be your calling and gifting, please be in touch with Dean Nicola Sullivan [email protected] for further details.