Lindrick and Langold with Oldcotes in the Heart of the Dukeries
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The United Benefice of Carlton - in - Lindrick and Langold with Oldcotes In the heart of the Dukeries July 2016 Friendly Churches Reaching Out to the Community parish state 2016 rev5.3.docx Mission Statement for The United Benefice To proclaim the Good News of God’s love and forgiveness by: continuing to build up and further unite the Benefice encouraging growth and nurturing children and young people throughout the Benefice recognising and fostering gifts and skills within our congregation encouraging ecumenical relations within the Benefice in order to promote common mission and service to our communities extending the pastoral work and support and strengthen existing teams being actively aware of the needs of the world 2 Our New Rector The PCC would welcome someone who embraces the ministry of both men and women. To achieve our aims and objectives we believe the person required would need to: be faithful in prayer and committed to his / her own spiritual growth be excited about the opportunities and the challenges of working in the Benefice have vision and energy and be able to work with all ages be able to inspire spiritual, missional and numerical growth within the congregation through preaching and teaching. As we seek to engage in the Diocesan vision for ‘Growing Disciples –wider, younger, deeper’ recognise and value the importance of varying styles of music within worship be a team leader, able to motivate and empower those within the Benefice be a good communicator / listener who will develop and encourage links with both church and the communities and be a visible presence in the villages have experience of administration, recognising the need for good record keeping 3 The United Benefice of Carlton-in-Lindrick and Langold with Oldcotes St John’s Carlton-in-Lindrick St Luke’s Langold St Mark’s Oldcotes The Rectory The Rectory is a 1970s five-bed detached house located in the centre of Carlton in Lindrick within easy reach of open countryside but easy access to the major road networks via the M1/M18/A1. The living space is conveniently separate from the working area of the property. The front entrance door leads into the reception hallway from which you can access the guest cloakroom with WC and vanity unit and coat hanging area. The main reception room is a large room with views over the rear garden via the sliding patio door. There is a feature fire place with gas powered coal effect fire. The dining room overlooks the front of the property and leads through to the large breakfast kitchen which overlooks the rear and has access to the side access path. From the rear entrance door there is access to the separate utility room with sink and plumbing for automatic washing machine and pedestrian access to the single garage. To the first floor there are five bedrooms with one having ensuite. There is also a family bathroom. The front and rear gardens are mainly laid to lawn with shrub borders and established trees. Although the property has near neighbours the garden is relatively private. The working rooms are accessed via the side access door and consist of a meeting room which in turn leads through to an office room which overlooks the rear garden. The Google street view of the property can be viewed here. 4 The Parishes of The United Benefice lie to the north of the Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham, in the Deanery of Bassetlaw & Bawtry, 5 miles from Worksop, 13 miles from Doncaster and on the border with the Sheffield Diocese. The villages are set in a rural, ex mining area but the mines have closed and agriculture no longer employs a significant number of people. There is a local industrial estate which offers some employment but most of the population is employed outside of the parishes. The Benefice is serviced by a good communication network, with the M1, M18 and A1 within easy reach with regular bus services and rail links at Worksop, Doncaster, Sheffield, Retford and Nottingham. In 2005 the Sheffield Doncaster Airport opened on the outskirts of Doncaster. Population Carlton -in-Lindrick 5,800 Langold 2 500 Oldcotes 320 Church Electoral Roll (April 2016) Carlton-in-Lindrick 157 Langold 13 Oldcotes 9 5 Our Benefice MINISTRY TEAM Readers: Jeanette Hercun and Carol Bower Church Wardens: Pat Shepherd and Richard Smith Deputy Wardens: Rita Roberts, Andrew Fullelove and Pauline Moore The Benefice is well supported by two Licensed Readers who work together collaboratively as part of a ministry team supported by Church Wardens and Deputy Church Wardens. The Benefice has dedicated teams responsible for bereavement, pastoral care and children’s work. As well as a team that focuses on co-ordinating all age services. The PCC at St. John’s meets bi-monthly; we have a committed and enthusiastic membership. Our Leadership Team with the support of our PCC/DCC compiled the below: Strengths Weaknesses Congregations of mixed age groups and young Geographical location of church in Carlton families Age gap young people and young adults Active children’s work Oldcotes congregation are mostly retired Diverse styles of worship and services At present no young members in the choir Talented, gifted choir Cost of upkeep of Grade 1 listed building Supported by gifted, qualified and dedicated people Good management structures Active PCC and DCC Two Licensed Readers Links with schools and uniformed organisations Good ecumenical relations Social and fundraising events as outreach Involvement with parents and toddler groups Ability to work together as a Benefice Well maintained beautiful church buildings and grounds Community use of church buildings Two members are training for the Ministry, including our former Administrator Opportunities Threats For the growth of the Benefice Secular activities on Sundays Children, young people and Schools work Age of congregation Pastoral visiting Increase in Parish Share – financial Occasional offices challenges To develop home groups Delay in appointment of rector could reduce In the community the present momentum in the Benefice New housing development Fund raising events Sunday market at Oldcotes 6 Focus on St John’s Church Worship is a mixture of traditional and modern, to meet the needs of a mixed congregation. Patterns of worship have adapted to meet the needs of the Benefice. The Benefice is always open to changes as it develops. Sunday Services: Services at St John’s unless stated otherwise 1st 8.15am BCP Holy Communion 10.30am Music group led Worship Service 10am Holy Communion St Mark’s, Oldcotes 4 pm Praise Service St Luke’s, Langold 2nd 8.15am BCP Holy Communion 10.30am United Benefice Holy Communion 6pm Choral Evensong 3rd 8.15am BCP Holy Communion 10.30am All Age / Parade service 6pm United Benefice Holy Communion St Mark’s, Oldcotes 4th 8.15am BCP Holy Communion 10.30am United Benefice Holy Communion 12.30pm Baptisms St John’s 6pm Choral Evensong 5th 10.30am United Benefice Holy Communion The Benefice is fortunate to have had the services of a retired Priest who currently presides at the weekly 8.15 am BCP service. The Readers also take non-Eucharistic services across the Benefice as well as helping with funerals. 7 Midweek Activities & Festivals During the week there are meetings of a Home Group and Informal Parish Prayers which are all led by members of the congregation. ABC (Adults, Babies & Children) meets every Friday in St. John’s Parish Centre, supported by members of the congregation. St. Mark’s - First Tuesday there is Reflections, Coffee & Cake and a weekly Parent & Toddler Group held in Oldcotes’ Village Hall. Langold – Weekly Craft Group and twice weekly Sewing Group held in the Church – attracting people from within the Churches and surrounding villages. St John’s Festivals, 2015/16: adults children Christingle 68 30 Christmas Crib Service 50 36 Carols by Candlelight 237 29 Midnight Mass 68 4 Christmas Morning (10.30) 38 2 Easter Dawn Service 23 1 Easter 94 19 Harvest 35 9 Harvest (Schools) 277 99 Occasional Offices In 2015 there were St John’s St Mark’s St Luke’s Carlton Oldcotes Langold Baptisms 28 - 13 Confirmations 6 – 2 Weddings 12 1 1 Funerals 55 2 21 Marriage, Baptism and Confirmation preparations Lent course Advent reflection Pilgrim Course, Alpha 8 Children and Youth Work Adults Babies Children ABC continues to flourish with new mums and children. Meeting up for shared time and support. For play time, bible story, singing and refreshments. ABC will continue through the summer holidays with summer craft, café & outdoor play – strawberry picking followed by afternoon strawberry tea. All ages are welcome. Various events have been organised over time including barbecues, Shrove Tuesday games, a ‘Light Party’ as an alternative to Halloween and Baptism parties. The children know that they are an important part of the Church family. At Christmas they have a key role in the Crib Service. At Easter they meet on Good Friday to share in Easter craft activities. We run Easter and Christmas Experiences for the local schools. We are licensed for children to take Communion. Our previous Children and Youth Worker organised Messy Church, Film Shows, and Schools Week in the local Kingston School which were extremely well attended – themes being Pirates and Space. Friday night activities in the Parish Centre ran as a Church Youth Club and were again well attended. 9 Buildings Carlton church is a Grade 1 listed building, Saxon in origin,with the main body dating back to 650AD. It has received funding from English Heritage and grants from organisations such as Historic Churches. The North Aisle roof has had major repairs. We are up to date with the Quinquennial recommendations.