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Thenews Make Informed Food MARCH 2019 Choices and Giving DIOCESE of YORK, AMY JOHNSON WAY, CLIFTON MOOR, YORK YO30 4XT School in Hull awarded Gold their future, namely climate change and the obesity crisis. By empowering the by the Soil Association young people to TheNews make informed food MARCH 2019 choices and giving DIOCESE OF YORK, AMY JOHNSON WAY, CLIFTON MOOR, YORK YO30 4XT. them the skills to [email protected] T:01904 699500 F:01904 699501 WWW.DIOCESEOFYORK.ORG.UK grow and cook food for themselves and their families, New- Inside this month: land St John’s CE Academy leads the Good News way for a more sus- for the Rich? tainable future." With Richard Headteacher Sarah White Wilsonsays, “At New- P3 land St John’s, as well as having good food Ministry with served daily at 20s-40s lunchtime, we have P4-5 an allotment where children learn about Newland St John’s Church of England where their food comes from and follow £3 million for outreach to 20s-40s! Appeal to Academy has been awarded the prestig- a systematic programme to learn cookery purchase Holy ious Food for Life Gold award for its skills from Reception to Year 6. In this Rood House healthy and climate-friendly food culture. way we know that we are making a posi- The Diocese of York is set to benefit as the Church of P5 The Food for Life Gold award is the ulti- tive contribution to their life long health England funds a bold series of projects to spread the mate award that recognises schools, using and well-being.” Archdeacon practical learning experiences to recon- Christian faith – from a new congregation in a night- George Austin nect young people to the food they eat, club area to a weekday church - as part of a £35 mil- following the journey from field to plate. lion nationwide investment in mission, it was an- dies nounced in January. Working with Hull Catering, the school P7 has seen a rise in the school dinner take The biggest investment so far by the Church of Eng- up to 90% of pupils eating school dinners, land’s Renewal and Reform programme is intended to proving that good school food combined help it reach tens of thousands of people including in with food education is a good start to get city centres, outer estates and rural areas. children to eat more healthily. Russ Headland, the school cook says, The grants will pioneer new types of churches - which James Cashmore, Director of Food for “Our priority is to encourage children to Lent Pilgrim course may be far from the traditional image - along with out- Life says: "The school shows what real make healthy choices so that they have a launched by Church of 21st century education is all about, which nutritious and balanced meal. Getting the reach by the Church of England, from a social media England Food for Life Gold award reflects the pastor to work with school and community choirs. is using real life experiences to teach the P6 curriculum and providing the next gener- commitment we all share to help children ation with solutions to what threatens to be happy and healthy.” ...and much more! See p4-5 for full story 8 1 To the Saints of the Diocese of York The Archbishop of York’s Prayer for our Parliamentary Democracy Director of Making & God of eternal love and power, The weight of their calling is too much Nurturing Disciples Bishop Alison Save our Parliamentary Democracy; to bear in their own strength, who leads our Protect the High Court of Parliament Therefore we pray earnestly, Father, Richard White, writes: commitment to and all its members send them help from your Holy Place, people in From partiality and prejudice; and be their tower of strength. poverty has What is the good news for been helping us That they may walk humbly the path of Lord, graciously hear us. to ask ourselves kindness, justice and mercy. the rich? difficult Give them wisdom, insight and a con- Amen. questions. The cern for the common good. People in Ten years ago I walked nervously into Poverty strategy the Dean of Liverpool’s office to be is continuing to take shape and will we interviewed for the post of Canon for hope secure significant funding. A delay Mission and Evangelism. The trickiest in the national church’s grant making made a Canon of St Albans. question came from Bishop James Jones, process for all dioceses means that won’t then Bishop of Liverpool and of course be decided until mid-2020. However, the The Venerable He succeeded the Ven Leslie Stanbridge previously Bishop of Hull. Archbishop’s Leadership Team are as Archdeacon of York in 1988 and be- committed to pressing on in every way “What is the good news for the rich?” he George Austin RIP came a Canon and Prebendary of York. asked, “what is the good news for those possible. So that we move forward On retirement in 1999 George became a who are well off and satisfied with life?” relentlessly determined to become a George Austin, Archdeacon of York from I’ve thought about it often. My diocesan family that vibrantly reflects all 1988 to 1999, died early on the morning member of St Luke's Church in York, and of our communities. So that in every conclusion is that there isn’t any. There of the 30th January 2019 at his home in continued to minister with the Archbish- parish we make it our priority to isn’t any good news for the rich. Jesus op of York's Permission to Officiate until “remember the poor” in our family, and Hertfordshire at the age of 87. came for the poor. His good news is good moving south as Bobbie's health began to news for the poor. are all transformed by the work of the Born in Bury, Lancashire, in 1931, George fail in 2009. Spirit in and through our sisters and Bernard Austin was ordained in 1955 and Of course the gospel is the good news brothers in poverty. Back in Bushey Heath and close to Jere- for all of us. But only when we recognise studied for ordination at Lampeter. The current Bishop of Hull asked me my and his young family, Bobbie died in that we are poor. If we think we are not He served curacies in Chorley (Blackburn), sick, he can’t be our doctor. If we think equally difficult questions at my 2016 and George interview for this post! I’m so glad that, Notting Hill (London) and Dunstable (St we are not poor he does not have good moved into a despite my weak answers, I was invited Albans) before becoming Vicar of nearby news for us. care home for to join this richly diverse Diocese and join Eaton Bray (St Albans) in 1964. Those who face the most challenging with you in working and praying to see the last couple of circumstances are a gift of grace to all of many more 20s-40s and people in George married Bobbie, a teacher, who years of his life. us. A gift reminding us to embrace our poverty find a place of belonging in our he met while in Dunstable, and they had a May he, with interdependence with mutual generosity. churches. son, Jeremy. Together we can then come to Jesus as Bobbie, rest in George became Vicar of Bushey Heath (St the poor in spirit for whom he offers Richard White peace and rise in very, very good news. Albans) in 1970 and while there was glory. 2 7 Archbishop Sentamu encourages all to share in the Church of England’s LentPilgrim journey Written by Bishop Steven Croft (co- “For some these offer a simple author of the Pilgrim Course), ‘Pilgrim introduction to Jesus, for others they Journeys: The Beatitudes’ provides a allow for a deeper understanding of the short daily reflection, a Bible reading, a Way of Christ and a way to turn things prayer and suggested response. around. “However you approach this Pilgrim Journey, I would like to encourage all to make space for God this Lent. “Allow His word to dwell in you WHEN WILL WE SEE SOME MORE SUPPORT FOR PARISHES? as we all seek to know Jesus We know parishes would like more support for the ‘running a church’ aspects of better and to become more parish life. Christ-like in everything that we The challenge is the diversity of topics where enhanced Diocesan Office support Throughout the season of Lent, the are and in everything that we do.” reflections are based on the Beatitudes, might be welcomed; which ones would be of most value to parishes, and could 'Pilgrim Journeys: The Beatitudes', along as taught by Jesus. be delivered within the resources available. Initially, therefore, we are planning with 'Pilgrim Journeys: The Lord's Prayer' ‘Diocesan Office on Tour’ – a roadshow showcasing the support the Diocesan Daily reflections as extracts from this will be used across the Church of England Office offers. We hope to do this in a couple of locations in each Archdeaconry booklet will be available online. as part of this year’s LentPilgrim and during the summer and autumn. The aim is to The Archbishop said, “Jesus Christ gave EasterPilgrim journey. create opportunities for specific questions and, hopefully, resolve on the spot the most powerful and beautiful many of the issues raised talk, the sermon on the mount, set out the support already offered and how to access it which begins with eight sayings build relationships and ‘put faces to names’ known as the Beatitudes. gather clearer insights into needs than emerged from the 2016 consultation We will derive longer term plans for increased support from what we learn through this exercise.
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