Clergy Mailing - July 2017

Contents

1. Nifty Notes

2. Ministry Vacancies

3. Open Churches Weekends

4. Summer Holiday Fun

5. Education Sunday

Niftynotes news & information from the Diocese www.southwell.anglican.org JULY 2017 Compiled by Nicola Mellors email: [email protected] Bishop of Southwell & Nottingham to ordain twenty clergy this month record number of new MICHAEL ALLEN: Michael is clergy will be ordained married to Beth and they have Aby the Bishop of two children, Florence (2 ½) and Southwell & Nottingham on 1st Henry (8 months). Michael will and 2nd July in the Minster. serve his title with The Revd Tim Twenty will be ordained as Parker in the , West deacons and priests to serve in Leake, Stanford-on-Soar, parishes across the diocese, from and East Leake in the south to Bawtry Benefice. in the north. It is the largest number of stipendiary clergy NAEEM BAHADUR: Naeem is being ordained in the diocese for married to Rubina and they have over twenty years, including five Michele Hampson two children, Cyrus (5) and of those being ordained deacon Jeremiah (3). Naeem trained for who are under 30. They will be church. This is such a great ministry at the Queen’s serving in churches that encouragement as we seek to Foundation, Birmingham. He will incorporate every part of the grow the church in every Continued on page 3 diocese: city centre, outer urban, community, bringing the hope of market towns, and rural Jesus Christ to people of all communities. ages.” In this month’s issue:

Bishop Paul says: “I am thrilled The Deacon candidates are: 2 News in brief to be ordaining so many deacons and priests to serve in churches PETER SHAW: Peter is married 4 Events & information across the Diocese of Southwell to Steph. He will be serving his and Nottingham. It is a wonderful title with the Revd Canon Tim 5 Prayer Diary sign of the commitment to see Pullen in the Wollaton benefice. local churches flourishing and ` 9 Training Courses growing across the diocese. They MICHELE HAMPSON: A are people with diverse gifts, psychiatrist who trained at St 11 What’s On backgrounds and personalities, John’s and then at Ridley Hall each one is called by God to Cambridge. Michele will be 12 Comings & Goings dedicate their lives to serve as serving her title with the Revd Dr leaders in the mission of the Megan Smith in Lenton Benefice. 2 July 17 News in brief. . . News in brief. . . News in brief. . . News in brief. . . Farewell to the men and women Archbishop's who commit themselves to the Palace safety of us all Specialist Plant t Easter this year I handed over the responsibility of Fair 2017 AChaplain to the Fire and rescue Top Plant Nurseries with Service to The Reverend David something special for Milner. This followed a period in every garden which David shadowed me in my ministry to the wonderful men and Sunday women who commit themselves daily to the safety of us all through 13th August the Fire and rescue Service. 11 am-4pm

The work of a chaplain in this Entry donation: £1.00 context is much the same as that of any priest, namely to become In aid of the Minster’s project to known and to be seen to be available and, to some extent, share the conserve and better interpret the life of those with whom the ministry is set. This is done partly by the stone carvings of animals, plants traditional pastoral technique of getting known, not least by visiting and green men in the late Fire Stations and gaining an insight into the Watch system and the thirteenth century Chapter continuing training of Firefighters. But there is more. The Fire House Service recognises the value of chaplaincy in that the chaplain is kept informed of major incidents and if an Incident Commander at a call- The Archbishop's Palace, out, whether a fire or a road traffic collision, deeds it helpful, the Southwell Minster chaplain attends and is available to the Firefighters both during the Church Street, Southwell, course of the incident and afterwards. Notts NG25 0HD email: info@ Frequently the Fire Service is the first on the scene of what can be archbishopspalacesouthwell. distressing and serious situations, often involving death or serious org.uk injury; firefighters will often have to deal with traumatic situations, both for themselves as well as members of the public. My experience www.southwellminster.org of these men and women is that they act with consummate Tel: 01 636 81 2649 professionalism on all such occasions – the role of the chaplain is to be available both at the time if necessary and afterwards. A great deal planthuntersfairs.co.uk is achieved through the sharing of a cup of tea round the crew-room 513115Specialist Plant Fairs at table in the Fire Station, often in the small hours of the night. Beautiful Gardens and Countryside Locations My eight years as Chaplain to the Notts Fire & Rescue Service have been immensely rewarding and it has been a privilege to be involved with such committed people, inspiring examples of commitment to the safety of us all.

The Venerable Robin Turner CB DL Chaplain Notts Fire & Rescues Service 2009-17 Niftynotes 3 News in brief. . . News in brief. . . News in brief. . . News in brief. . . Continued from page 1 RACHEL MITCHELL: He trained at the Lincoln School Rachel, who is married to Sid, of Theology, and is serving his be serving his title with The Revd studied at St. John’s College. She title with The Revd Malcolm Clive Burrows in the Hyson will serve her title with the Revd Lambert in the Annesley with Green & Forest Fields Benefice. Canon Mark Tanner in the Newstead and Kirkby Woodhouse ANTHONY DIXON: Anthony is Radcliffe-on-Trent and Shelford Benefice. married to Amy. He trained at Benefice. Ridley Hall, Cambridge, and will WILL FOULGER. Will is serve his title with the Revd Nine priest candidates are being married to Vikki, and they have Alison Jones in a new Mid- ordained on Saturday 1st July: four children - Iris, Jonah, Jesse County Resource Church in the & Huck. He trained at Cranmer Deanery of Newark & Southwell. LYDIA CARTWRIGHT: Lydia Hall, Durham. Will is serving as a is married to Drew and they have pioneer curate with Jonny Hughes SIMON FELLOWS: Simon is three children: Daisy (12), Isaac at Trinity Church Nottingham. married to Julia. He trained at St. (10) and Hannah (8). Lydia is John’s College and will be serving her title with The Revd JONNY HUGHES: Jonny is serving his title with The Revd Canon Peter Huxtable in the married to Amy and they have Canon Peter Huxtable in the Stapleford Benefice. four young children, Grace (6), Stapleford Benefice. Joseph (4), Eden (2) and Anna (2). He leads the team at Trinity GARRETH FRANK: Garreth Church Nottingham. trained at Cranmer Hall, Durham, and will serve his title with the AMANDA LEES: Amanda is Revd Canon Steve Silvester in married to Michael and they have the Nottingham St Nicholas four children, Francesca (14), Benefice. Sebastian (12), Frederick (10) and Roland (7). She trained for BECKY HANCOCK: Becky is ministry at St. John’s School of married to John and they have Mission, Nottingham, and is two children, Ellie (15) and serving her title in the United James (12). She trained for Philip Howson Benefice of Blidworth and ministry at St John’s, Rainworth, with the Revd Hazel Nottingham. Becky will serve PHILIP HOWSON: Philip is Robinson. her title with the Revd Jonathan married to Imogen and they have Strickland in the Bawtry with two daughters. He is serving his CHRIS PEARSE: Chris is Austerfield, Misson, Everton & title with the Revd Zoe Burton in married to Trine and they have Mattersey Benefice. the Benefice of Ollerton with two children, Gracie (3) and KAREN HANFORD: Karen is Boughton. Joshua (1). Chris trained for married to David and they have a ministry at Ridley Hall, son, Richard. She trained at St TIM CHAMBERS: Tim is Cambridge, and is serving his John’s and will serve her title married to Clare, a teacher. He title with the Revd Canon Tim with the Revd Canon Tim Pullen trained at St Mellitus College in Pullen in the Wollaton Benefice. in the Wollaton Benefice. London. He is serving his title with the Revd Lee Proudlove in ANDREW STEWART: Andrew CHRISTOPHER LEE: Chris is the West Bridgford Benefice. is married to Menekse. He married to Ruth. He trained at trained for ministry at St John’s Cranmer Hall in Durham and will STEVEN COTTERILL: Steve College, Nottingham, and is serve his title with the Revd is married to Julie and they have serving his title with The Revd David Pickersgill at St Mary’s three children, Rebekah (27) Chris Hodder in the Wilford Hill with St Leonard’s Newark. Matthew (25) and Bethany (17). Benefice. 4 July 17 Events & information. . . Events & information. . . Events & informatio Open-air garden theatre at Meeting of the The Archbishop’s Palace Southwell Chapter of the Society of Catholic Priests

The Southwell Chapter of the Society of Catholic Priests will meet on 27th July at Egmanton and would like to invite anyone interested in church education to join them.

18th July 2017 The speaker is the Revd Richard Peers, Liverpool diocesan ‘The Wind in the Willows’ director of education and a teacher himself. The meeting begins with a Eucharist at the Outdoor Theatre production by Chapter House Productions Church of Our Lady of in the Education Garden of the Archbishop’s Palace. Egmanton at 12 noon, followed by a light lunch in the church Garden open from 5pm and the production to start at 6.30pm. hall after which Fr Richard will speak and engage in debate and Tickets and information from Southwell Minster 01636 812933, discussion. No charge. See Tickets 0871 0260 www.seetickets.com Further details: Matthew Adult £15, Child £10, Family (2 Adults and 2 Children) £44. Askey or Margaret Oldroyd. 10% discount for parties of 10 or more. Please register your interest, for catering purposes. Bring your own rugs or low-backed seating. Email: frmaskey@ btinternet.com or [email protected] A second Winter with the Celts Parish Buying video The planning team are hard at work preparing for a second Winter with the Celts series of bible studies Parish Buying have released a video of Church Warden Offered on behalf of Newark & Southwell deanery, but open to all, Jacqueline Brown talking about the studies will focus on Celtic spirituality. the benefits of joining the Buying Service, which focuses They will run from October to February in Upton and Farndon on quality, and ethically sound churches products, at competitive rates.

Advance information from Watch the video here Roy Parsons https://www.parishbuying.org. on 01636 673422 uk/news/7744-testimony.html Niftynotes 5 Prayerdiary www.southwell.anglican.org Compiled for Nifty Notes

In August we pray for. . .

Tue 01 Aug Revd Michael Allen (East Leake, , Stanford-on-Soar, Rempstone & Costock Benefice) Port Elizabeth - (Southern Africa)The Rt Revd Nceba Nopece

Wed 02 Aug Revd Naeem Bahadur (Hyson Green with Forest Fields Benefice), Revd Denise Watkinson (Hyson Green with Forest Fields Benefice) Popondota - (Papua New Guinea)The Rt Revd Lindsley Ihove Port Moresby - (Papua New Guinea)The Rt Revd Denny Guka

Thu 03 Aug SECTOR MINISTRIES: Lowdham Grange Prison (Mark Savage) Port Sudan - (Northern, Sudan)The Rt Revd Abdu Kodi

Fri 04 Aug Revd Anthony Dixon (Mid County Resource Church) Portsmouth - (Canterbury, )The Rt Revd Christopher Foster

Sat 05 Aug Revd Simon Fellows (Stapleford Benefice), Revd Lydia Cartwright (Stapleford Benefice) Pretoria - (Southern Africa)The Rt Revd Johannes Seoka

Sun 06 Aug Revd Garreth Frank (Nottingham St Nicholas Benefice) Puerto Rico - (XI, The Episcopal Church)The Rt Revd Wilfrido Orench Evangelical Lutheran Church in Finland: Diocese of Helsinki, Bishop Irja Askola

Mon 07 Aug Revd Becky Hancock (Bawtry with Austerfield, Misson, Everton and Mattersey Benefice) Pune - (North India)The Rt Revd Andrew Rathod

Tue 08 Aug Revd Michele Hampson (Lenton Benefice) Qu'Appelle - (Rupert's Land, Canada)The Rt Revd Robert Hardwick Quebec - (Canada, Canada)The Rt Revd Bruce Myers 6 July 17 In August we pray for. . .

Wed 09 Aug Revd Karen Hanford (Wollaton Benefice), Revd Christopher Pearse (Wollaton Benefice), Revd Peter Shaw (Wollaton Benefice and Pioneer Curate for Nottingham North Deanery) Rajasthan - (North India)The Rt Revd Darbara Singh

Thu 10 Aug DIOCESAN STAFF: Director of Parish Support for the Diocese, Fraser McNish and his colleagues Rayalaseema - (South India)The Rt Revd B D Rao

Fri 11 Aug Revd Christopher Lee (Newark upon Trent with Coddington Team Ministry Benefice) Recife - (Brazil)The Rt Revd João Cancio Peixoto

Sat 12 Aug Revd Rachel Mitchell (Radcliffe on Trent and Shelford Benefice) Rejaf - (Loryko, Sudan)The Rt Revd Enock Tombe

Sun 13 Aug Revd Andrew Stewart (Wilford Hill Benefice) Remo - (Lagos, Nigeria)The Rt Revd Michael Fape Church of Sweden: Diocese of Stockholm, Bishop Eva Brunne

Mon 14 Aug Revd Tim Chambers (West Bridgford Benefice) Renk - (Upper Nile, Sudan)The Rt Revd Joseph Atem

Tue 15 Aug Revd Steve Cotterill (Annesley with Newstead and Kirkby Woodhouse Benefice) Rhode Island - (I, The Episcopal Church)The Rt Revd Nicholas Knisely

Wed 16 Aug Revd Jonny Hughes (Trinity Church Nottingham), Revd Will Foulger (Trinity Church Nottingham) Rift Valley - (Tanzania)The Rt Revd John Lupaa

Thu 17 Aug SECTOR MINISTRIES: Whatton Prison (Vacant) Rio de Janeiro - (Brazil)The Rt Revd Filadelfo Neto

Fri 18 Aug Revd Philip Howson (Ollerton with Boughton Benefice) Rio Grande - (VII, The Episcopal Church)The Rt Revd Michael Vono

Sat 19 Aug Revd Amanda Lees (Blidworth & Rainworth Benefice) Perth - (Western Australia, Australia)The Most Revd Roger Herft Assistant Bishop of Perth - (Australia)The Rt Revd Kate Wilmot Perth - Eastern and Rural Region - (Western Australia, Australia)The Rt Revd Wilmot Perth - Goldfields-Country Region - (Western Australia, Australia)The Rt Revd Jeremy James Riverina - (New South Wales, Australia)The Rt Revd Rob Gillion

Sun 20 Aug Revd Wendy Bradley (Aspley Benefice) Rochester (USA) - (II, The Episcopal Church)The Rt Revd Prince Singh Rochester - (Canterbury, England)The Rt Revd James Langstaff Rochester - (Canterbury, England) Vacant Niftynotes 7 In August we pray for. . .

Evangelical Lutheran Church in Denmark: Diocese of Aarhus, Bishop Henrik Wigh- Poulsen

Mon 21 Aug Revd Kirstine Buchan (Beeston Benefice), Revd Rob Wiggins (Beeston Benefice) Rockhampton - (Queensland, Australia)The Rt Revd David Robinson

Tue 22 Aug Revd Ben Clayton (Nottingham St Jude Benefice) Rokon - (Loryko, Sudan)The Rt Revd Francis Mori

Wed 23 Aug Revd Tom Devas (Wollaton Park Benefice) Rorya - (Tanzania)The Rt Revd John Adiema Ruaha - (Tanzania)The Rt Revd Joseph Mgomi

Thu 24 Aug Revd Mina Munns (Selston with Westwood Benefice) Rumbek - (Bahr El Ghazal, Sudan)The Rt Revd Alapayo Kuctiel

Fri 25 Aug Revd James Pacey (Hucknall Team Ministry) Rumonge - (Burundi)The Rt Revd Pedaculi Birakengana

Sat 26 Aug Revd Jenny Sharpe (Warsop St Peter & St Paul with Sookholme St Augustine Benefice) Rupert's Land - (Rupert's Land, Canada)The Rt Revd Donald Phillips

Sun 27 Aug Revd Andy Tufnell (Gamston & Bridgford Benefice), Revd Maureen Collins (Wilford Benefice) Ruvuma - (Tanzania)The Rt Revd Maternus Kapinga Evangelical Lutheran Church in Finland: Diocese of Espoo, Bishop Tapio Luoma

Mon 28 Aug BANK HOLIDAY- we pray for all members of the Church in their vocation and ministry, that they may serve the Lord in truth and love Ruwenzori - (Uganda)The Rt Revd Reuben Kisembo South Rwenzori - (Uganda)The Rt Revd Jackson Nzerebende

Tue 29 Aug Revd Cora Yarrien (Daybrook Benefice), Revd Jane Walker (Sherwood Benefice), Sabah - (South East Asia)The Rt Revd Melter Tais Assistant Bishop of Sabah - (South East Asia)The Rt Revd John Yeo

Wed 30 Aug ORDINANDS IN TRAINING: Toby Artis, David Bean, Jack Bull, Ben Evans, Richard Hanford, Debs Hudghton, Simon Jones, Ben Marston, Francis Moloney Sabongidda-Ora - (Bendel, Nigeria)The Rt Revd John Akao

Thu 31 Aug ORDINANDS DUE TO COMMENCE TRAINING SEPT 2017: Esther Allin, John Blakeley, Claire Ellwood, Claire Melless, Jonathan Mole, Susan Pendenque, Pippa Scott, Alex Shiells, Tom Tuck Saldanha Bay - (Southern Africa)The Rt Revd Raphael Hess 8 July 17 World links news - Burundi www.southwell.anglican.org Compiled for Nifty Notes Disadvantaged communities in Burundi given major boost by Mothers' Union

Mothers’ Union programme to reach the Amost disadvantaged communities in Burundi has produced startling results bucking the trend in one of the world’s poorest countries. The Literacy and Financial Education Programme [LFEP], which has been jointly funded by Comic Relief, has helped over 14,000 men and women to read and write, as well as furnishing many now considering ways to extend evolving Gilberte joined forces with business skills and the the LFEP throughout the with her husband and now they confidence to advocate on issues country.” work together.” such as Gender Based Violence and access to education for Nicola added, “Traditionally, The LFEP has also helped women women and young girls. women in Burundi have been to grow in confidence. One marginalised and undervalued but woman, Goretti, from Gitega in The LFEP programme has been more than three quarters of those central Burundi, said, “I used to in operation for three years and in enrolling onto LFEP have been be shy and thought that I was not that time has identified and women and girls. The inclusive meant to speak in public. I was trained 360 local facilitators, approach we have taken has always looking for a man to share resulting in 14,178 men and enabled many, including widows my ideas on my behalf. Since I women receiving accreditation and the disabled, who have been joined the programme and for literacy and numeracy skills, excluded from community based realised that I can speak for enabling them to setup up their programmes in the past, to take myself, not only can I express my own businesses and take on part and even to hold leadership ideas, but I have been elected leadership roles in the positions within the programme leader and I speak on behalf of community. and wider community.” others.” The evaluation team from Nicola Lawrence, Head of Mothers’ Union told the story of Posted on Anglican Communion Programmes at Mothers’ Union, Minani Gilberte, a 32 year old News Service (ACNS) webpage said; “Since the Literacy and mother of five. They said, Photo Credit: Mothers' Union Education Programme began it “Using a small loan Gilberte was has exceeded its original target by able to start a business selling over 30%, meaning more lives bananas and banana juice, which For further details about the have been changed and families is now thriving. Before Gilberte Burundi link contact: transformed than we thought entered this programme, she was the Revd Lucy Cleland email: possible. Despite the ongoing mistreated by her husband but [email protected] political unrest in Burundi, we are having seen that the business was Niftynotes 9 Training and information. . Training and information. . Training and 170 churches opening for IN CHURCHES special weekends TOO – RAISING AWARENESS OF ore than 170 churches DOMESTIC are taking part in the MDiocese’s Open ABUSE (S3) Churches Weekends, which offer people a great opportunity to visit some of the most beautiful and Course Aim: historic buildings in To enable participants to gain Nottinghamshire. insight into the nature of domestic abuse, the churches Some churches will be opening response, how it impacts on their doors for extra hours and children and what we can do services, while others will be about it. encouraging people to visit with the offer of guided tours, cream Under the new Safeguarding teas, exhibitions, tower tours and Training and Development much more – one is even offering Practice Guidance this module a beer garden. is required training for:

The events run over two weekends in the summer: 8th & 9th July and • Clergy and anyone holding 22nd & 23rd July – to find out what is happening near to you, click the Bishop’s Licence or here. Permission to Officiate • Spiritual Directors The Revd David McCoulough, Director of Partnerships & Mission in • Bishops Visitors the Diocese of Southwell & Nottingham, said: “Growing Disciples: • Pastoral Visitors Wider, Younger, Deeper is at the heart of our mission in every • Leaders of children/adults community across the city and county and I hope these Open activities Churches weekends will be opportunities to welcome new visitors • Diocesan/Parish/Cathedral and old friends and neighbours, to establish the beginnings of new Safeguarding Officers relationships, and that peoples’ hearts will be open to the good news of Jesus.” Thursday 20th July Booklets containing details about every church taking part, and the Family Care activities and services they are offering, are available in local 28 Magdala Road churches, libraries and Tourist Information Centres, or you can view a Nottingham, NG3 5DF booklet on screen by going to: 10am-1pm http://southwell.anglican.org/wp- content/uploads/2017/06/OCWE_Booklet_WEB.pdf To book a place please email: sgtraining@familycare- You can also order booklets by contacting nottingham.org.uk [email protected] 10 July 17 What’s On

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

1 Music at St Peter's Nottingham - Coffee Break Concerts Summer 2017 - Harriet Astbury, soprano & saraBande. A programme of Bach’s secular cantatas given by the church’s resident ensemble saraBande and fabulous local soprano Harriet Astbury. Starts at 11am and lasts for one hour Coffee & biscuits from 10.15am· Admission by donation. www.nottinghamchurches.org 1 Music for Market at Newark Parish Church - Rosemary Braddy (voice) & Philip Robinson (piano). “Dreams and Fantasies’- Songs by Debussy and Strauss. From 12.30pm to 1.15pm. Admission is free of charge (there is a retiring collection to cover costs) and refreshments are available beforehand. For further information, contact Dr Stephen Bullamore on 01636 678897 or [email protected] 1 Summer Fair - All Saints’ Coddington, Near Newark. Fun filled afternoon from 2pm to 4pm for all the Family. Come along and join in the family games, crafts, quizzes, tombola’s and book sale, to name but a few. Find us in the Village Hall, Cottage Gardens and afternoon tea and music in the church. 1 Ordination of Priests, 4pm, Southwell Minster. 1,2 The Ministry of Sport Tennis Open. 2pm- 4.15pm, West Bridgford Tennis. Two afternoons of friendly indoor tournament tennis are planned for all ages and abilities to take part in. Includes short sporty talk on faith. Saturday: Singles tournament, Sunday: Doubles tournament (come as a pair or we can put you in one). Entry is just £5 per day if booked ahead. Otherwise £7. Limited entry places available. For more info contact [email protected] 2 Ordination of Deacons, 11am, Southwell Minster. 8 Music for Market at Newark Parish Church - Johannes Moore (voice) & Mihály Berecz (piano). In association with the Southwell and Nottingham branch of the RSCM - Choral Directors’ training day. Schumann: Dichterliebe; Lieder by Beethoven, Brahms and Schumann. From 12.30pm to 1.15pm. Admission is free of charge (there is a retiring collection to cover costs) and refreshments are available beforehand. For further information, contact Dr Stephen Bullamore on 01636 678897 or [email protected] 8,9 Open Churches Weekend at Wilfrid's Church, Kelham and St Michael & All Angels Church, Averham. There will be a History of the Churches together with a quiz aimed at the children. 9th - Songs of Praise, 4.30pm, St. Michael & All Angels Church, Averham. 9 Music in the Great Hall (Stephen Cooper, Baritone) 7.30pm in the State Chamber of the Archbishops Palace, refreshments served from 7pm. 15 Music for Market at Newark Parish Church - Harry Jacques (organ) Assistant Organist, Newark Parish Church Works by Bach, Couperin, Duruflé and Parry. From 12.30pm to 1.15pm. Admission is free of charge (there is a retiring collection to cover costs) and refreshments are available beforehand. For further information, contact Dr Stephen Bullamore on 01636 678897 or [email protected] 18 ‘The Wind in the Willows’ Outdoor Theatre production by Chapter House Productions in the Education Garden of the Archbishop’s Palace. Garden open from 5pm and the production to start at 6.30pm. Tickets and information from Southwell Minster 01636 812933, See Tickets 0871 0260 www.seetickets.com Adult £15, Child £10, Family (2 Adults and 2 Children) £44. Niftynotes 11

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10% discount for parties of 10 or more. Bring your own rugs or low-backed seating. 19 Organ Recital Series 2017 – Roger Fisher (Chester). 7.30pm, Southwell Minster. Performances are on the Nicholson organ and showcase some of the larger works of the organ repertory. 21 Friday Lunchtime at the Cathedral - 12.15–1pm, Southwell Minster. 22 Music for Market at Newark Parish Church - Edward turner (organ) Organ Scholar, Southwell Minster. From 12.30pm to 1.15pm. Admission free (retiring collection) refreshments available. More details: Dr Stephen Bullamore on 01636 678897 or [email protected] 26 - ‘BrickMinster!’ - Explore the fun trail of awesome mini-figures around the Minster, and 23 Aug discover the secrets of the Cathedral...Brick-tastic fun! Open all day. 27 The Southwell Chapter of the Society of Catholic Priests will be meeting at Egmanton and would like to invite anyone interested in church education to join them. The speaker is the Revd Richard Peers, Liverpool diocesan director of education and a teacher himself, his previous post was Head of Trinity all-through School in Lewisham. The meeting begins with a Eucharist at the Church of Our Lady of Egmanton at 12 noon, followed by a light lunch in the church hall after which Fr Richard will speak and engage in debate and discussion. All with an interest in church education are welcome. No charge. Further details: Matthew Askey or Margaret Oldroyd. Please let us know of your interest, for catering purposes. Email: [email protected] or [email protected] 28 - ‘The Adam & Eve Project’ Art exhibition of a collection of artists, with Private View on 20 Aug Friday 28th July at 7pm. Southwell Minster. 29 Music for Market at Newark Parish Church - Ben Mills (organ) Organ Scholar, Newark Parish Church Vierne: Symphony no. 1; Bach: Trio Sonata in E flat. From 12.30pm to 1.15pm. Admission free (retiring collection) refreshments available. More details: Dr Stephen 1 Bullamore on 01636 678897 or [email protected]

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5 Music for Market at Newark Parish Church - Ruth Gomme (voice) & Helen Vickery (piano) Works by Schubert, Berlioz and Walton. From 12.30pm to 1.15pm. Admission free (retiring collection) refreshments available beforehand. More details: Dr Stephen Bullamore 01636 678897 or [email protected] 12 Music for Market at Newark Parish Church - David Price (organ) Mozart: F minor Fantasia (K608); Bach: G major Prelude & Fugue (BWV541);Boellmann: Suite Gothique. From 12.30pm to 1.15pm. Admission free (retiring collection) refreshments available. More details: Dr Stephen Bullamore 01636 678897 or [email protected] 19 Music for Market at Newark Parish Church - Fraser Graham (piano) Schubert: Impromptu No 1 in F minor; Schumann: Kreisleriana. From 12.30pm to 1.15pm. Admission free (retiring collection) refreshments available. More details: Dr Stephen Bullamore on 01636 678897 or [email protected] 26 Music for Market at Newark Parish Church - George Gillow (organ) Oundle Award Winner; Organ Scholar elect, Gloucester Cathedral. From 12.30pm to 1.15pm.Admission free (retiring collection) refreshments available. More details: Dr Stephen Bullamore on 01636 678897 or [email protected]

Please note the deadline for the August -issue of Nifty Notes is: 12TH JULY 2017 12 July 17 Comings and Goings. . . Comings and Goings. . . Comings and Goings The Revd Jonathan Strickland, Vicar of Bawtry with Austerfield, Misson, Everton and Mattersey to be also Area Dean of Bassetlaw and Bawtry deanery for a period of 12 months with effect from 1 July 2017 The Revd Robert Allan (known as Allan) Scrivener, at present Vicar of St Edmund King and Martyr, Mansfield Woodhouse, St Chad, Pleasley Vale and Peafield Community Church all in the Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham is to retire with effect from 30 September 2017. The Reverend Canon Philip Williams, currently Vicar at St James’ Porchester/Area Dean of Gedling, to become Associate Archdeacon for Transition Ministry in the Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham with effect from 1 September 2017. Subject to the usual legalities The Reverend Andrew John Fisher at present Vicar of St Chad’s, Wood End, Coventry in the to be Vicar of St Mary the Virgin and All Souls, Bulwell in the Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham. Subject to the usual legalities. The licensing date is to be 3 September 2017 at 6pm with the , the Rt Revd . The Revd James Sebastian Curry, currently Priest-in-Charge of St John’s, Golcar and St Mark’s, Longwood in the new Diocese of Leeds to be Associate Priest of St Mark’s Mansfield and St Peter & St Paul, Mansfield in the Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham. Subject to the usual legalities. Licensing on Monday 25 September, 7.30pm at St Mark’s Mansfield. Follow up The Revd Mark Tanner. The licensing will be taken by the Bishop of Southwell and Nottingham at 7.30pm on 7 September 2017. Follow up The Revd Bridget Baguley. The licensing date is 19 September 2017 at 7.30pm with the Bishop of Southwell & Notingham.

Bishop joins skating stars in backing boxing club ishop Tony Porter was a guest when Torvill and BDean visited Nottingham School of Boxing, St Ann’s, to support Marcellus Baz, a former gang member who set up the club to keep young people off the streets.

The ice skating stars and Bishop Jayne Torvill, Bishop Tony Porter, Marcellus Baz, Christopher Dean, Chief Tony were joined by Constable of Nottinghamshire Craig Guildford and Police and Crime Nottinghamshire Chief Constable Commissioner Paddy Tipping. Craig Guildford and Police and left on its lease at the Pakistan for young people to make bad Crime Commissioner Paddy Club, Woodborough Road. choices, particularly when they Tipping. lack positive role models or have Torvill and Dean became friends never experienced loving Marcellus, who was awarded a with Marcellus when they worked discipline. I am delighted to BEM in the New Year’s Honours together on the TV show Ice support the work of Marcellus List, and also won the Unsung Rink, which was based in St Baz, working in a tough Hero at the BBC Sports Ann’s. They are now patrons of environment, but giving young Personality Awards in 2017, is his Switch Up charity. people hope, a disciplined trying to secure a home for the structure, and a sense of family.” club – there are only a few weeks Bishop Tony said: “It is so easy

Joining together in the transforming mission of God

MINISTRY VACANCIES July 2017

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 Mary & All This is a single church Crown benefice in a small but growing Saints, Bingham – Rector market town near Nottingham and the Vale of Belvoir. There are outstanding schools, good local shops and health centre, with excellent transport links.The next Rector has an exciting opportunity

to help the congregation to grow spiritually and numerically, develop ministry with families and children building on our many contacts, continue the church’s strong engagement with the community and its civic role and work collaboratively with both Deanery and local ecumenical covenant partners

We are praying for a Rector who

 is prayerful, caring and people-centred and will be visible in the community  is an effective communicator with a strong preaching ministry who will inspire us to live out the word of God in our daily lives  has experience of leading churches into growth and will support the Diocesan plan to grow disciples “ Wider, Younger, Deeper”  will respect and welcome the choral traditions of our church, yet also have the skills to transform patterns of worship to meet future needs

Closing date 10 July / Discernment process 2 August

For informal discussion and further information, please ring Sarah Clark, , on 07917 693285 or email archd- [email protected]

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Burton Joyce with Bulcote We are excited about the opportunities for growth in a new benefice and Stoke Bardolph; currently being formed of two parishes with six churches. We seek a Lowdham with Caythorpe person to lead us forward in our new collaborative mission to share and Gunthorpe - Vicar God’s love in the vibrant village communities we serve, helping us realise our potential for growth with a unity of vision and purpose.

We are looking for someone who: • has a deep, confident faith in Christ and a desire to share that love and hope with others • enjoys people of all ages, inside and outside the church • is a gifted communicator, teacher and preacher • has experience of leadership in a growing church, especially with younger people, families and children. • enables all to live out their Christian faith in their everyday lives. • releases the gifts of others, a collaborative leader able to train a stipendiary curate • has the energy, enthusiasm and imagination to understand, mobilize and challenge a predominantly affluent community

For informal discussion and further information, please contact Sarah Clark, Archdeacon of Nottingham, on 07917 693285 or email [email protected].

Carlton in the Willows - St. Paul’s is a suburban parish 3 miles from the centre of Rector Nottingham. It has an evangelical tradition with a charismatic leaning. We embrace mixed worship styles from traditional to fresh expressions.

We are looking for someone who is:-

 Spirit filled, prayerful and has a Bible based personal faith.  A good communicator.  Able to preach and teach biblical truths to all levels of understanding.  A team builder, able to recognise and encourage the use of gifts (including spiritual gifts) and talents.  Prepared to work closely with other local churches, having an ecumenical heart for this to develop and grow.  Focused on outreach, willing to help us develop and expand our vision and links with the local community.

For informal discussion and further information, please contact Sarah Clark, Archdeacon of Nottingham, on 07917 693285 or email [email protected].

NEWARK ARCHDEACONRY VACANCIES

Blyth and Scrooby with This post is less than a whole time post in a historic setting. The Ranskill – Priest in Charge villages are all very distinct communities and there is a vibrancy to local life. This post would suit someone who is drawn to pastoral ministry and with a desire to engage with the Diocesan vision of Growing Disciples with a desire to work collaboratively with a committed group of gifted lay leaders.

Informal enquiries encouraged to , , on 07917 690576 or email [email protected]

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All Saints, Harworth with We are a vibrant community on the Nottinghamshire border with Bircotes – Priest-in-Charge South Yorkshire. Our desire is to see further growth and to build on the excellent community links we have with our town. Once this post is filled, a Pioneer Minister will be appointed to work alongside the Priest in Charge.

We seek someone who:

 Is committed to good pastoral care and sacramental focus in their ministry  Is keen to engage with us in the diocesan Growing Disciples agenda  Is an enthusiastic leader who can give a clear lead but also delegates well.  Is inspired by the huge goodwill in our community and is excited by school’s ministry.  Has a vision for the opportunities and challenges represented by an area recovering its sense of purpose and identity in the wake of post-industrialisation

For informal discussion and further information, please ring David Picken, Archdeacon of Newark, on 07917 690576 or email [email protected]

Mansfield St John’s with St This is an exciting appointment within the Diocese of Southwell & Mary’s - Vicar Nottingham seeking to provide visionary leadership for a potential ‘Resource Church’ with a strategic role in Growing Disciples, wider, younger and deeper.

Mansfield is a town with a population c100,000. Fifteen miles north of Nottingham it is a diverse parish, incorporating some significant deprivation. There is engaging and dynamic lay leadership fully committed to nurturing a flourishing gospel ministry.

We seek a vicar who will lead us in

 Growing new disciples of all ages especially developing our mission among children and young people.  Developing our public presence and voice in support of the wider local community  Spiritual renewal and numerical growth as a resource for the churches and community of Mansfield.  Drawing on our evangelical theology and spirituality, to develop, nurture and release the gifts of the whole congregation in mission.  An effective leader and bible teacher who has very good personal skills.

For informal discussion and further information, please ring David Picken, Archdeacon of Newark, on 07917 690576 or email [email protected]

Retford Area Team The Retford Area Team Ministry is one large benefice containing Ministry – Team Vicar approximately 33,000 people in 25 parishes, centred on the market based at Sutton-cum- town of Retford. We are looking for an enthusiastic and able Team Vicar who will spend half their time among the village communities

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Lound around Sutton-cum-Lound, Babworth, and Scofton and the other half in the Parish of Retford with responsibility for St Michael’s.

Key features of the role are:  A vision for discipleship in the rural church  Developing new forms of outreach and collaborative work to “Grow Disciples Wider, Younger, Deeper”  Playing a leading role in growing disciples in schools

For informal discussion and further information, please contact David Picken on 07917 690576 or email [email protected])

Skegby with Teversal - This is an exciting opportunity to minister in a diverse benefice. Vicar Each community has its own church ranging from the historic village of Teversal, the multiple purpose plant of Stanton Hill and the larger Skegby. The churches have engaged well with the Diocesan vision of growing disciples and there is a mature and gifted lay leadership in place. After years of a significant incumbent ministry, these churches are ready to move to the next level of realising their potential and would benefit from their next priest being someone who is excited by the prospect of working from a traditional base in ministry leading to pioneering new forms of mission and outreach.

Closing date 7 July 2017 / Discernment Process 20 July 2017

For informal discussion and further information, please contact David Picken on 07917 690576 or email [email protected])

Sutton in Ashfield St Mary We are a large parish in the heart of the former Nottinghamshire Magdalene – Vicar coalfields. Our church is a vibrant, growing community and our mission statement is “Serving God, Serving Sutton”. We are seeking a Vicar who: • will provide motivational leadership in a consultative and collaborative style, leading change sensitively and effectively • sees worship as a priority and is supportive of participative worship • will be visible in the wider community • welcomes children and young families in church and enjoys the privilege of working with a church school community • is able to relate well to others and particularly to develop positive relationships with people who come for occasional offices

For informal discussion and further information, please ring David Picken, Archdeacon of Newark, on 07917 690576 or email [email protected]

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For more information, please contact the Archdeacons’ PA on [email protected]

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 each post.

Applicants will be assessed on the criteria for the post and if appointed it will be conditional on the Bishop’s approval.

Next Bulletin August 2017

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open churches weekends open churches weekends

8th & 9th and 22nd & 23rd July 2017 8th & 9th and 22nd & 23rd July 2017

Welcome to the Diocese of Southwell & Welcome to the Diocese of Southwell & Nottingham’s 5th Open Churches Weekends Nottingham’s 5th Open Churches Weekends

It is great that so many churches want to participate once more in the Diocese of It is great that so many churches want to participate once more in the Diocese of Southwell & Nottingham’s Open Churches Weekends. Over 170 churches will be Southwell & Nottingham’s Open Churches Weekends. Over 170 churches will be participating over two weekends this July, either simply by opening their doors and participating over two weekends this July, either simply by opening their doors and welcoming visitors to their regular services, or by offering refreshments and staging welcoming visitors to their regular services, or by offering refreshments and staging additional activities and events. additional activities and events.

We are so fortunate to have such a rich variety of historical buildings to visit in our We are so fortunate to have such a rich variety of historical buildings to visit in our city, towns and villages; places of prayer and worship; centres of community life and city, towns and villages; places of prayer and worship; centres of community life and service; buildings of historical and architectural significance. Of course, our Church service; buildings of historical and architectural significance. Of course, our Church buildings are first and foremost places to encounter and worship God. They are also buildings are first and foremost places to encounter and worship God. They are also great resources for mission and outreach. great resources for mission and outreach.

Growing Disciples: Wider, Younger Deeper is at the heart of our mission in every Growing Disciples: Wider, Younger Deeper is at the heart of our mission in every community across the city and county and I hope these Open Churches Weekends community across the city and county and I hope these Open Churches Weekends will be opportunities to welcome new visitors and old friends and neighbours, to will be opportunities to welcome new visitors and old friends and neighbours, to establish the beginnings of new relationships, and that peoples’ hearts will open to establish the beginnings of new relationships, and that peoples’ hearts will open to the good news of Jesus. the good news of Jesus.

Whether you are taking part yourself, or hoping to support other churches by visiting Whether you are taking part yourself, or hoping to support other churches by visiting them, we hope you will find this year’s booklet useful in planning a visit to a few of them, we hope you will find this year’s booklet useful in planning a visit to a few of them. Copies are available from Jubilee House and from participating churches. It them. Copies are available from Jubilee House and from participating churches. It can also be viewed online on the Diocesan website at can also be viewed online on the Diocesan website at http://southwell.anglican.org/wp- http://southwell.anglican.org/wp- content/uploads/2017/06/OCWE_Booklet_WEB.pdf content/uploads/2017/06/OCWE_Booklet_WEB.pdf

Rev. David McCoulough Rev. David McCoulough Director of Partnerships & Mission Director of Partnerships & Mission

Summer Holiday Fun in Southwell at the Minster & Archbishop’s Palace

Lego® trail: find the mini models hiding in the Cathedral 20th July - 5th September NB: There may be rare occasions when the trail is unavailable Drop in activity day: Games, bricks, crafts and refreshments—fun for all the family. 31st July 2017 10.30am-3.30pm Medieval fun Join Robin Hood and his merry outlaws for crafts, games, stories, music etc 15th August 11am-4.30pm, picnics welcome All events are free, no need to book [email protected] 01636 817993 www.southwellminster.org Gathered in my Name Gathered in my Name Education Sunday Education Sunday 2017 2017

will be celebrated on 10th September - more will be celebrated on 10th September - more details of how your church can be involved details of how your church can be involved to follow to follow

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