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CRUX Issue 48 Church for a different world August 2018

EXCITING TIMES AHEAD Church for a different world CRUX August 2018

A MIX OF OLD AND NEW FAREWELL TO MARTIN Our bid for money from the National chaplaincies and congregations. The Canon Martin Miller, our Diocesan Secretary, has Church has been successful. We now record number of 23 deacons ordained have over £2 million to spend on last month in the cathedral will be part of announced that he is leaving to become Chief Operating starting up small churches across the our efforts, but it will take all our clergy Officer of the Catholic Archdiocese of Liverpool. diocese and on trying out some more and lay people together to continue intensive work with school children to nurture and grow our longstanding Martin was appointed Diocesan the DBF is accredited with Investors and their families in the Bolton area. places of mission and ministry. Secretary in 2011. He joined the in People status. Martin has brought It offers a very exciting prospect, as Diocese in 2001 as Partnership people together through Archdeaconry we seek to become a Church that is Whether we are a new form of being Development Officer and was Events where people mingle, ask both younger and more reflective of Church or a well established one, we are made Director of the Church questions and share information. the diverse mix of modern society. all of us a Church for a Different World. and Society Department four years later. He has a passion Bishop David said, “Martin has been a New money can help us reach some for working collaboratively with great colleague in my leadership team. of those groups in our society that the other organisations and promoting He has played an absolutely essential Church has been less successful engaging diversity, equality and inclusion. In role in enabling us to focus the work of with, a vital task if we really believe in 2012 Martin was made an Ecumenical the diocese more strategically, as well a God who loves each and every human Canon of Cathedral as making many improvements to the being in his creation. But alongside this David Walker in recognition of his contribution organisational function. His contributions we will continue to put much of our to the wider life of the Christian and insights will be greatly missed. resources into sustaining our parishes, community across Manchester. We wish him all the best as he takes the next step along his journey.” Martin said, “It has been an amazing time working for the diocese. I am Martin leaves the diocese on 21 MURAL MARKS grateful to the clergy and laity for the September to take up his new post. opportunities given to me to serve the The process of recruiting a replacement NHS BIRTHPLACE Church here. I have received fantastic has begun, and the vacancy will be support in every role and I would like to advertised on the diocesan website. To celebrate the 70th anniversary The Urmston Mural was designed by thank Bishop David and Phillip Blinkhorn of the NHS, a stunning Urmston Neil Roland (right). The artistic director in particular for their support during Mural was unveiled in the town was Kevin Murphy (left), who worked my time as Diocesan secretary. And, of centre by Kate Green, MP for with students from Urmston Grammar, course, I could not have delivered any Stretford and Urmston. The NHS Wellacre Academy and St Anthony’s of my roles without the diocesan staff. was born at Park Hospital in Catholic College, creating an impressive They are a wonderful resource for local Davyhulme, now Trafford General. piece of art that truly reflects Urmston’s churches and schools. I have made not vibrancy and sense of community. just fantastic colleagues, but friends. I assure you all that the diocese will always be in my thoughts and prayers.”

During his seven-year tenure as Diocesan Secretary, Martin has played a key role as a member of the Bishop’s Leadership Team. He has galvanised attention to the changes that need to be made to ensure a sustainable future for the across Greater Manchester and Rossendale, which is encapsulated in the brand of Church for a Different World. He has made structural and cultural changes within the Diocesan Board of Finance to put it on a more professional business footing, with the result that

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MANCHESTER’S AMBITIOUS “Faith is the glue that sticks us together” The extra money will also pay for CHURCH GROWTH workers in pre-school groups and schools in the Bolton area to strengthen the PROGRAMME excellent practice that already exists. The Bishop Bridgeman School is a stunning The Diocese of Manchester has been successful in its bid for £2 “This church has totally exemplar of how a CE primary school can million from the ’ Strategic Development changed my life!” develop the discipleship pathway of its pupils, even if that discipleship pathway Fund to develop projects that will help grow a younger and Another example of a church plant that has brought people to faith is the Trinity includes children of other faiths. The Ethos more diverse church, particularly in areas of high deprivation. Community Church Rusholme (TCC). leaders (pupils) of Bishop Bridgeman School The money will be used to invest in two broad areas of work: help embed Christian values into everyday Rusholme is a wonderfully diverse school life by planning and delivering whole community, home to many people, school worship based on the values. cultures and languages. A bookshop on The group leads an annual Ethos The , Dr John Sentamu the high street, unique in Manchester for SMALL CHURCH PLANTS Conference for staff and pupils from said: “I’m delighted that the Diocese of stocking a wide range of books in Arabic Building on proven models of church other schools. They also plan and Manchester has been supported with this and Asian languages, attracts lots of planting that have been successful in deliver a monthly pop up prayer space award of over £2 million. It will enable them people, who as well as finding something other parts of the diocese, we aim to plant which begins in church and moves into build on their proven success of growing to read, find a warm welcome, friendship, 16 small churches over six years in the school. Members of the group say its small churches in the most needy areas, support and people who share their poorest areas and those that currently impact has been to help people of other as well as engaging more deeply with Christian faith in their own language. have the lowest church attendance. The faiths become friends and that ‘faith children and families involved in Church of church plants will be on estates and is the glue that sticks us together’. England Schools and pre-school groups.” TCC, with its informal worship style, in communities of deprivation, some meets in the Alexandria Library space at ethnically diverse and others mainly various points during the week, holding At St James’ CE High School a drop-in style White British. The church plant project “A church on the estate Bible studies in English, Farsi, Kurdish group meets on a Thursday lunch time led will also create a network of church we can call our own” and Arabic. On Sundays the church by the school’s full time chaplain and a local planters who will share their experience uses a nearby community centre. youth worker. This is a great example of by training and mentoring others. school and local parish working together to One TCC member, Hatim, who was recently provide a voluntary group for young people WORK WITH CHILDREN, baptised, said, “TCC is more than a place in the school which is distinctively Christian to worship: it’s family. People invite you and provides a space to grow in their faith. FAMILIES AND SCHOOLS to their homes and share their food. I like A range of projects will engage with the diversity, the different languages and children, their families and schools in the countries that people come from. We’re Bolton area, particularly when children like one body, helping each other out.” reach the key points of moving into primary education or from primary to secondary Curate at Holy Trinity, Rusholme, The education. It will focus on building strong Revd John Brett, has seen TCC grow and links between the home, church and school divide to form two distinct congregations, to create discipleship pathways from toddler one in Rusholme and the other in nearby group to secondary school and beyond. Fallowfield. He wants to see the model Oldhams Church is a small church plant develop to produce more and more from St Pauls’ Church, Astley Bridge set up churches that reflect the makeup of by Pioneer Curate, The Revd Ben Woodfield, the diverse communities they serve. in 2016 to serve the people living on the Oldhams Estate in Bolton. The new Sadoon Al Shammari, another TCC church now attracts 50-60 worshippers member, said, “I’ve met people from at the Barlow Park Community Centre. different countries who have shared similar experiences to me. We help and support one another, and through the Bible studies I have changed my beliefs. This church has totally changed my life!”

PAGE 4 PAGE 5 Church for a different world DREAM BIG! MAP Officer, Canon Andy Salmon, offers some advice on creating a Mission Action Plan, and is available to help on the journey.

Bishop David has asked every It’s been really heartening to read parish to have a Mission Action the MAPs that people send into me. Plan by the end of November, so There are so many exciting stories while many parishes have already of churches that are engaging with done one, many will be working their community and are dreaming on a MAP in the autumn. dreams. We have a fantastic privilege and responsibility to share the love of The diocesan vision is for there to be a Christ with our communities and most ‘Worshipping, Growing and Transforming of our churches take this very seriously. Christian presence at the heart of There are a lot of our churches that every community’ and our local Mission face big challenges, perhaps with the Action Plans are about how we can building, with ageing congregations, make that a reality in our parishes. If with lack of resources, but there you are working on your MAP I’d urge are also many stories of parishes you to talk to me. I’m here to help! heroically serving their communities despite the varied challenges. There are some fantastic resources in our MAP Toolkit on the diocesan website, So whether you’re starting on your first but it’s a big document and sometimes MAP or about to do yet another one: 130 SCARECROWS it helps to talk it through with someone pray; ask for help; be bold. Discover who can guide you to specific sections. where God is at work and join in. ADORN BLACKROD! As you start doing Mission Action Contact Andy Salmon at Planning, always begin with prayer. [email protected] St Katherine’s Blackrod hosted its 12th annual Declare a month of prayer as you seek or on 0161 828 1457. scarecrow festival, raising thousands of pounds a new vision, or simply encourage for the church and village community. people to pray for wisdom as you Terry Clark, Area Deane of one of the reflect on what you are doing and Fit for Mission pilot deaneries, said, Organiser and PCC Treasurer “People are so kind and they make such what God might be calling you to. Jean Hibbert emphasised that the lovely comments about the scarecrows,” festival, tried originally as a one- said Jean, adding: “It’s not a competition; It’s also really valuable to involve off event, is now helping the parish it’s just about taking part and loving it.” as many people as you can in MAP - to fulfil its Mission Action Plan. from the congregation, the connected The proceeds from the sale of groups and from the wider community. I am a recent convert to “We’re looking for new ways to encourage programmes are given to the community Your MAP will need to be written young people to come in,” she said. of Blackrod each year while the by a small group of people but you Mission Action Planning! four organisers, St Katherine’s, the want ideas, wisdom and commitment MAPs are living documents “Some people are a bit shy about coming Blackrod Methodist Church and the from as many people as possible. that are open to where God through the front door – this is a way to two village schools, keep what they bring them in and once they realise that make from stalls and catering. When dreaming dreams, be bold! I is leading us. Having a good it isn’t a fearful experience, hopefully was really impressed recently by a MAP can instil confidence in they will go to something else. This Jean believes the success of the festival very traditional church who decided the PCC and congregation. festival is all part and parcel of that.” stems from the strong ecumenical links to try doing a monthly Family Service. in the parish and the cooperation shown For this church not using the BCP The popular festival had over 130 from the organisers, many of whom on a Sunday morning is a huge step scarecrows on display this year, have rearranged their annual summer even just once a month. It may or with some people taking months to festivities to coincide with the scarecrows, may not work but they’re going to complete their spectacular creations! a simple step that has ensured a big try it – and reap the learning. We buzz around the weekend every year. need to be parishes that take risks.

PAGE 6 PAGE 7 Church for a different world CRUX August 2018 ORDINATION JOY

Friends, families and supporters from parishes far and wide gathered at for two beautiful and uplifting ordination services. We had a bumper crop of 23 new deacons and 14 new priests who will be serving in parishes across the diocese.

We pray for all of our ordinands, their families, friends and supporters as they begin life in their new parishes. We pray that God gives them joy and blesses them richly.

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APPOINTMENTS RESIGNATIONS The Revd Rod Bevan, currently The Revd Michael Fish, currently Incumbent of St Anne Edgeside, Team Vicar in the Benefice of has been appointed in addition Swinton and Pendlebury, has been as Area Dean of Rossendale. appointed Incumbent of Christ the Redeemer in the Diocese of Leicester. The Revd Kate Burgess, currently Priest-in-Charge of St Matthew The Revd Nick McKee, currently Stretford, has been appointed Incumbent of St Paul’s Astley Bridge Incumbent of St Matthew Stretford. and Area Dean of Walmsley Deanery, has been appointed Director of The Revd Patrick Davies currently, Vocations for Blackburn Diocese. Priest-in-Charge of St Crispin Withington, has been appointed The Revd Sheila O’Flaherty, Incumbent of St Crispin Withington. currently Assistant Curate at Holy Trinity Coldhurst and St Stephen The Revd Peter Hibbert, who and All Martyrs Oldham, has currently holds Permission to been appointed Priest-in-Charge Officiate, has been appointed of St Mary Newton with Flowery Assistant Curate (to be known Field in the Diocese of Chester. as Assistant Priest) at The Ascension Hulme and St The Revd Martin Short, currently Werburgh, Chorlton-cum-Hardy. Incumbent of Middleton and Thornham, has been appointed OPEN TABLE The Revd Graham Hollowood, Vicar of Honley and Brockholes currently Incumbent of St Mark in the Diocese of Leeds. with Christ Church Glodwick and WELCOMES PRIDE Area Dean of Oldham East deanery, has been appointed 0.5 Incumbent RETIREMENTS Sacred Trinity Church in Salford Open Table meets regularly in North of St Paul Royton and 0.5 Catholic is throwing open its doors to Manchester at St Paul’s, Erskine Missioner for Oldham West deanery. The Revd Shirley Devine, currently Priest-in-Charge of St John Hopwood welcome people who are coming Road and Sacred Trinity Salford. Full The Revd Denise Owen, currently and St Luke Heywood, retired to town for Manchester Pride over details at www.opentable.lgbt; on Priest-in-Charge of St Thomas from her post on 15 July 2018. the Bank Holiday Weekend. Facebook at Open Table Manchester, Moorside, has been appointed and @opentablemcr on Twitter. Incumbent of St Thomas Moorside. The Revd David Hawthorn, The church is hosting Open Table, She remains Assistant Curate of currently Incumbent of St Margaret ecumenical Christian worship that Clarksfield and Waterhead. Hollinwood and St Chad Limeside, welcomes you, whoever you are and retires on 19 August 2018. wherever you come from. It is a safe The Revd Tim Wickham, currently sacred space for LGBTQIA+ Christians Sunday 26 August Curate at St Mary Balderstone, and all who seek an Inclusive Church. has been appointed Student at 6.30pm Minister at Holy Trinity Platt. Join them on Sunday 26 August at 6.30pm for tea or coffee, with Sacred Trinity Church, the service starting at 7.15pm at Chapel Street, Sacred Trinity Church, Chapel Street, Salford M3 7WQ. There will be a BSL Salford M3 7WQ (British Sign Language) interpreter.

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HOPEFUL FOR THE FUTURE

Due to overwhelming demand, six A pupil from St Paul’s School Year 6 Leavers’ Services were held in Oldham said, at the cathedral this year, when we said goodbye to pupils moving from primary to secondary school. Around 3500 pupils and staff gathered to celebrate their years at primary Many of us hadn’t been school and give thanks for all those who served and cared for them. to the cathedral before Pupils led prayers, readings and but found it to be a very presentations on the Christian values inspiring experience. It was of peace, courage and service. wonderful to see so many Children’s Officer, Karen Beal, said, schools participating, enjoying “Pupils brought moving and powerful themselves and delivering prayers and Bishop Mark Davies important messages. I led us in worship, inspiring us to be feel hopeful for my future encouragers as we pass on faith, hope and what it might bring. and love wherever God may lead us.”

Congratulations to our new Readers: Carole Gallagher, Pete Haslam, Abby Ogier and June Partington. LITTLE BEES – BIG BUZZ!

A hive of busy bees has landed in Manchester for the biggest public art trail the city region has ever seen. A colony of little bees, decorated by children and young people, can be seen inside Manchester Cathedral, a celebration of the generation’s creativity.

PAGE 12 PAGE 13 CRUX August 2018 We want to hear your thoughts What will we do with your comments? HOW IS YOUR SMALL ADVERTS We will collate all the responses we AN ORGAN SCHOLARSHIP (£1,000 p.a.) CONGREGATION receive and consider them as we develop and a CHORAL SCHOLARSHIP (£500 our plans and priorities for the diocese. WHAT’S ON p.a.) are available at Bolton Parish Church INVOLVED IN from September 2018. For further details, We will not be able to provide individual THIS MONTH AT and to apply, contact Michael Pain, Director THE DEVELOPMENT responses, but we will provide updates of Music at [email protected] in CRUX on how your feedback is MANCHESTER OF YOUR MAP? shaping Church for a different world. HOLY LAND TOUR Can-u-help? If Canon Lisa CATHEDRAL? Battye can find just two more people for an excellent pilgrimage this November 22-29 (for £1470 pp plus flights) it will release two free places for people without means. Full details TERRIFIC from [email protected]

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