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Thenews Bishops Joined the Congregations JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2019 of St Mary's and St Paul's, Scul- DIOCESE of YORK, AMY JOHNSON WAY, CLIFTON MOOR, YORK YO30 4XT

Thenews Bishops Joined the Congregations JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2019 of St Mary's and St Paul's, Scul- DIOCESE of YORK, AMY JOHNSON WAY, CLIFTON MOOR, YORK YO30 4XT

Sculcoates makes history

On Sunday 9th December, two TheNews bishops joined the congregations JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2019 of St Mary's and St Paul's, Scul- DIOCESE OF , AMY JOHNSON WAY, CLIFTON MOOR, YORK YO30 4XT. coates, Hull, for the institution of [email protected] T:01904 699500 F:01904 699501 WWW.DIOCESEOFYORK.ORG.UK Fr Phil Lamb as Vicar of both par- ishes. Inside this month: Fr Phil moved to Sculcoates in 2017 from Hornsea, Atwick and Moving for- Skipsea, initially as Priest-in- ward —with Charge. The legal 'Plurality' that the Bishop of enables him to become 33rd Vicar of Sculcoates and the first to hold P3

that role in the two churches is an important moment in the history New Dean of of both. York Bishop of the Rt Revd P4 and the Rt Revd were both present for the service and On the celebration afterwards. Buses—again! Above: new Readers on the 24th November 2018 P7 (see December issue).

Below: new Priests on the 2nd December 2018 (see P5). York School of Ministry 17 Readers (YSOM) to become Equipping Christian Disciples for Ministry We offer courses for lay and ordained ministries P8

that are biblically based and mission-focused. Christian Aid www.ysom.org.uk award for Church School P9 Keep up with the on Facebook and Twitter:

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12 1 To the Saints of the Diocese of York Diocesan Training Team moves to online booking

contact as they The , The Diocese of York Training Team organises a variety of events throughout engage in their the year, the majority of which are free events and open to those involved in , writes: work. churches across the Diocese. A really important aspect We’re moving forward with of this is that these posts our diocesan goals! aren’t a set of separate projects, distinct from everything At the beginning of December we heard else we do. The the very welcome news that we are post-holders will be allocating a going to get the national funding support proportion of their time to supporting we have asked for our 20s-40s mission other local parishes so that the Reach posts across the Diocese of York: some goal can be on everyone’s agenda. £3m over five years. We also have our diocesan Generous This is a real landmark as we look to Giving Team in place now. Their mission make our diocesan goals a reality — is to create a culture where Christlike reaching people we currently don’t, generosity can flourish, support parishes moving to growth, and establishing by encouraging an increased level of sustainable giving. Those were the goals giving by individuals, and help parishes to we distilled from our consultation tackle the barriers that inhibit generosity. involving well over a thousand people During 2019, the team — Jo, David and two years ago. Sammi — will be getting to know as many The point of adopting these goals is that people, parishes and deanery teams as we can hold them in our praying, thinking possible. and planning — whoever and wherever This is a great and exciting time. Please Whether you are interested in developing your own spirituality through an we are in the Diocese. do keep this movement for our Diocese introduction to Transactional Analysis, considering starting a new enquirer Some of the 20s-40s mission posts have in your prayers. And if you would like to course or embarking on a new Building project we have a wide range of already been provisionally filled, and the know more, keep an eye on courses which are designed to support you in your own discipleship and min- news of the funding means that they can istry as well as equipping people to reaching out to those that we currently be confirmed, so that the appointees can www.dioceseofyork.org.uk/ don't with the good news of the gospel. begin their work in 2019. Some of them reachgrowsustain Check out the latest training events through our new Eventbrite site: are clergy who are finishing their curacy www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/diocese-of-york-16048393852 posts, already bringing with them a purposeful approach to reaching younger +Paul Whitby adults in particular with the message and good news of the Gospel. They will be www.dioceseofyork.org.uk/training formed into a team, meeting and keeping 2 11 Thanks and farewell from Graham

Graham Andrews Graham adds, “Building steps down from his relationships with our post as Diocesan Sur- clergy and their fami- veyor on the 21st De- lies has been a particu- cember after fourteen lar joy and privilege years to take up a new during my time as Di- role with Connells ocesan Surveyor. Survey & Valuation. “The overall improve- He was appointed in ment of the condition 2004 as the first ‘in- of our housing and the house’ surveyor with amenity it provides to WHAT PROGRESS ON OUR STRATEGY CAN WE LOOK FORWARD TO responsibility for the support our clergy in IN 2019? management and their day-to-day minis- maintenance of our try is a tangible legacy Some threads of our strategy work already have a timetable, while others con- clergy housing and the other property of the last fourteen years. tinue to develop their plans, but we can already look forward to several develop- ments that will be evident in 2019. held by the Board of Finance on behalf of “This improvement has been made possi- the Diocese. ble by the generosity of our parishioners 20s-40s Ministers will begin to take up posts in selected locations between the Graham has also overseen the care and contributing to our diocesan Common spring and autumn. The Growth Fund to support part-time 20s-40s lay ministry maintenance of Wydale Hall, including Fund which provides our maintenance roles will become available around the middle of the year – with lots of publicity the improvement of the worship and con- budgets. at the time. On Reaching People in poverty, we aim to submit an initial bid for ference spaces and new heating systems, “Amongst the daily challenges it’s been Church Commissioners’ Funding by April. All being well this will progress to a as well as the development of the West- great fun working with my colleagues Lisa full application by November. way Open Arms project in Eastfield. Whitley, Bevil Edwards and Becca West, In respect of improving support for parishes, the new Generous Giving and “Managing the clergy housing stock is a and the contribution of former team Stewardship team are developing plans for approval in January. We are also de- task of overseeing continual repair and members Brian Longbone, Linda Crackles veloping plans for a series of local events between spring and autumn where improvements to the properties,” says and Peter Aldridge (who have all retired) Diocesan Office specialists will be available to answer questions and listen to Graham, “alongside new acquisitions, has been immeasurable over the years. concerns. property disposals and the commissioning “I leave many friends across the diocese of new housing.” and for your friendship and support over He sees new purpose-built housing at the years, thank you.” Helmsley, Skirlaugh and the Bishop of Hull’s house as particular milestones dur- ing his time at the Diocese.

10 3 Neighbours accreditation scheme and Bishop : Christian Aid was presented with the certificate by Caroline Weir, Education Coordinator at the new Gold Award for Christian Aid, in a special assembly on Global Work Friday 7th December. Hannah Spencer, Professional Leader of A North Yorkshire RE and Global Education Lead at Downing Street announced in November primary school with a global vision has Knayton said: “It’s amazing to know we that Her Majesty The Queen has accept- become the first in the country to earn are England’s first Gold award! – I am gold status in an accreditation scheme thrilled that the whole school community ed the nomination of The Rt Revd Dr recognising schools’ work to tackle glob- has been recognised in this way for its Jonathan Frost, the of al injustice. work to raise awareness of the extreme Southampton in the Diocese of Winches- inequalities across our globe and ter, as the next Dean of York. perhaps more importantly, the steps we can take to address them. The , Dr said: “Jonathan brings with him a wealth . From 2002 to “For example, we welcomed a refu- gee visitor into school to tell us of experience as a Pastor and Leader in 2010, he was Residentiary at and Co-ordinating about the challenges faced by refu- mission - in parish, school, chaplaincy and gees and staff from Hambleton Chaplain to the . At cathedral. He will lead the Cathedral and Council also came in to run a work- Metropolitical Church of St Peter in York, this time he was elected to the Church of shop on homelessness. England’s General Synod and was ap- in its mission to serve God in worship, Caroline Weir, Education Coordina- witness and service across the Diocese pointed the 's Advisor tor at Christian Aid, said: “It’s won- and . We warmly wel- for Inter-Faith Relations. He is a Benedic- derful to see how staff and pupils at come Bishop Jonathan and his family as tine Oblate and follows a Rule of Life. Knayton have taken this to heart and are seeking to tackle injustice. We they move to be with us here in York.” From 1997 to 2002 he was Rector of Ash set the bar high and it is a testimony Bishop Jonathan said: “I am delighted and in the Diocese of Guildford, and for elev- to their vision and creativity that honoured to have been invited to take up en years he was Tutor for Christian Doc- they have been able to succeed at trine on the Diocesan Local Ministry Pro- such a high level.” the role of Dean of York. I look forward to From writing letters to welcome refugee serving the Minster community, the Dio- gramme. families in Northallerton and holding a Any primary school in England can join cese of York and the Northern Province As Bishop of Southampton he has served ‘Walk 4 Syria’ event to donating food to the Global Neighbours scheme. There are help local people in need, pupils and staff three levels of accreditation: bronze, sil- as together we seek to proclaim the King- as Chair of the Joint Diocesan Board of at Knayton Church of England Academy ver and gold. These are verified by dom of God and to reflect the radiant Education (with Portsmouth Diocese, have been working hard to develop glob- Church of England Education Office as- goodness of Jesus Christ. May I ask for where he is also an Honorary Assistant al awareness and tackle poverty. sessors, who look for evidence across your prayers for me, for Christine and for Bishop); and as Chair of Love Southamp- five areas: school leadership, teaching The rural school near Thirsk discovered and learning; collective worship and spir- our family as we move to York.” ton, an ecumenical network of churches in November that it has achieved Gold itual development; pupil participation; in the City of Southampton working with Award status in Christian Aid’s Global Jonathan Frost (54), was consecrated and community engagement. Bishop in 2010 to serve as the Suffragan the City Council on areas of social need. He is Episcopal Visitor for Hopeweavers www.christianaid.org.uk/schools/global-neighbours-accreditation-scheme 4 9 Missional and Servant-hearted: (an Anglican Religious Com- munity), a Trustee of Angli- Two new priests can Mission Agency USPG, 17 Readers become Deacons and in 2015 he was elected The Archbishop ordained two new priests to Archbishop Sentamu has written about his to represent the Suffragan serve in the Diocese of York at 2016 pilgrimage through the Diocese of York: Bishops of the Province of on the 2nd December 2018. Canterbury on General Syn- “It was a great privilege to meet Readers  The Revd Dr Jake Belder was ordained Dea- od. across the Diocese who were exercising their con in January 2018 and will continue to ministry both in the church but also reaching Jonathan’s emphases in min- serve as Assistant Curate at Selby Abbey. out in mission to their communities – sup- istry include Christian unity Jake grew up in Canada and married Robin porting local community projects, working and mission, contemplative while studying in the USA; they have two with schools and care homes, engaging with prayer, evangelism and disci- people who wouldn’t normally come to church. sons. Jake holds a doctorate in theology and pleship, inter-faith relations, mission from Cranmer Hall, Durham, having “This missional, servant-hearted ministry is action for social justice and studied how churches can help their parish- more usually recognised in the church as a ministry amongst children ioners cultivate a theological vision of work. ‘diaconal’ ministry. The ordinal describes a ’s role as ‘to proclaim the gospel and young people. in word and deed, as agents of God's purposes of love... serving the community in  The Revd Tina Burgess was ordained Deacon which they are set, bringing to the Church the needs and hopes of all the people.’” Jonathan is married to Chris- in July 2017 and will continue to serve as As- Two Readers were ordained Deacon by the Archbishop in 2018, and on the 13th Jan- tine, a teacher and therapist sistant Curate at St Peter's Church, Redcar. uary 2019 a further 17 will be ordained Deacon by the Archbishop in a service begin- in training, with three grown- Mother of three and a former primary school ning at 10.00am in York Minster; all are welcome to attend, and especially those from up children. He is a lifetime teacher, Tina is married to Neill and trained the parishes in which the candidates have ministered as Readers and will continue to supporter of Fulham Football for ordination with St Hild College. minister as Deacons. Club, follows Test cricket, As Deacons they have participated in leading Bronnie Broadhurst (Pocklington) Kath Dean (St Oswald & St Chad, enjoys time spent with worship and been involved in teaching and pas- David Haddon-Reece (Lastingham with Middlesbrough) friends, live music, reading toral work; as priests they are able to preside at Appleton le Moors, Rosedale & Cropton) Ken Townley (Barmby Moor group) and is a keen walker. the Eucharist (Holy Communion) and administer Diane Berry (Benefice of South Holderness Margaret Hall (West Buckrose) Bishop Jonathan will be in- other sacraments. Coast) Peter Higson (Benefice of Middle Esk Moor) stalled as Dean on Saturday Dot Hicks (St Mary’s, Strensall) Rob Sidgwick (Thirsk) 2 February 2019 at York Dr Sentamu said, "It's a great joy to share this Janet Caldwell (St Cuthbert’s, Ormesby) Shirley Hebden (Beeford with Lissett & Minster. moment with Tina and with Jake as they take Jean Fowler (Priory Church of St Mary, Dunnington w Frodingham & Foston with such a big step in their journey of answering Bridlington) Leven & Brandesburton) As Dean of York, God's call. A priest answers that call with com- John Wells (St Mary w Holy Apostles, Wendy Plant (Sherburn in Elmet with Bark- Jonathan Frost remains a mitment and service but above all with love, for Scarborough) ston Ash, Saxton, Aberford & Micklefield) Bishop and hence will God and for his people. Thank God that he calls Judith Dean (Seamer w Ayton and Cayton) Sally Wilson (Danby w Castleton, retain the title everyone else too and has a task for us all!" Judith Lindsey (Huntington & Commondale, Westerdale & Moorsholm) ‘The Right Reverend’. New Earswick) See picture on front cover

8 5 York Minster Bus-ting out all over!

Parish Pass 2019 A Christian youth centre based on a areas that lack facilities and resources double decker bus is soon to become a for young people.

regular sight around the streets of Bus driver and youth worker Rosie Did you know parishioners from across Scarborough and the east coast. Brabbs explained: "In the three years the Diocese of York are welcome to The Bus Stop charity's second vehicle, since the charity started, so many people visit York Minster free of charge? the bus was commissioned in November asked about the bus that we realised Each year, York Minster posts ten free in the grounds of Wydale Hall by The there was a huge need on the east coast passes to each Church; this year they Venerable , Archdeacon of and it would warrant us buying a second have been sent to each PCC Secretary York, in front of more than 60 well- bus. wishers. (or Churchwarden where there is a PCC "The response to this bus has been vacancy). These passes can be borrowed The charity was set up in York three incredible. We’re not fully on the road if you would like to visit the Minster, and years ago, to team up and equip local yet and we’re already fully booked." The then given back so that other parishion- churches to work with teenagers in Bus Stop’s trained youth workers will work alongside volunteers from ers can use the cards. churches and in local schools to run The passes for 2019 will have been sent youth sessions. to PCC Secretaries during December, "Our aim is for young people, who really and these replace the Parish Pass 2018 need support in their day-to-day lives, to (and also any Diocesan entry passes still look to their local church as the first in circulation). place to get it."

If you have any questions about the The Bus Stop has started work in passes, please contact either Sarah Meg- Flamborough, and will team up with son, PA to the Chapter Steward at Holy Nativity Church, Eastfield, St John’s, Filey and Burniston Methodist [email protected] or Church, to hold regular sessions where 01904 557218 or Church House Recep- young people can go and hang out in a tion on 01904 557200 or in- safe environment. [email protected] If you are a member After commissioning, well-wishers were of a congregation and would like to bor- welcomed on board and shown around row a pass, please speak to your local the bus with its café and kitchen, games PCC Secretary or parish priest. and crafts on the lower deck and Smart PLEASE NOTE: Parish Passes are TV, X-box and chill-out area upstairs. administered by York Minster and not the Diocesan Office. busstop.org.uk

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