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Clergy Mailing - July 2020 Clergy Mailing - July 2020 Contents 1. Nifty Notes 2. School of Discipleship - Global Theology Niftynotes news & information from the Diocese www.southwell.anglican.org JULY 2020 Compiled by Nicola Mellors email: [email protected] Some things will never be the same again s we move further into a ‘next phase’ living with Athe impact of the coronavirus, a certain amount of discussion is taking place about what in our lives (and our churches) will never return to the way it was before. What the pandemic has done, especially through the period of lockdown, is to make us rethink many of the things we may have taken for granted: NHS, Care of someone we have been with What may need to stop Homes, key-workers, members of more closely and intensely than altogether? our congregations with technical ever before. I realise that for skills, the power of good some the absence has been What do we need to start doing neighbourliness, home delivery unbearably painful and for others differently or begin doing for the drivers, strong Wi-Fi connection, the close proximity has been first time? a garden or outdoor space, the oppressive. countryside, birdsong, good home The crisis we are living through is cooking. You can add to the list. Nearly every organisation is now not presenting completely new asking the question: what could and totally unforeseen challenges The pandemic has also caused us and should be different with the Continued on page 2 to rethink patterns of life and ask restrictions gradually being eased. some searching questions about It is a good conversation to have In this month’s issue: what really matters. Fairly close with those you share life with. to the top of everyone’s list is 2 News in brief But this should also include every ‘relationships’, whether local church. Prayer diary accentuated by the painful 5 absence of family or friends we What do we go back to doing as 8 News from Burundi have not been able to see in we did before? person or the deeper appreciation 9 Comings & Goings @diocswellnott @SouthwellandNottingham 2 July 20 News in brief. News in brief. News in brief. News in brief. Continued from page 1 continue to reach wider, younger get things right and we will not and deeper. There is no need to always agree on the how and so much as it is accelerating the have all the answers to all the when. Bishops, archdeacons, area change that was already questions straight away, though dean and others are here to anticipated or under way. Most equally there is no reason to hold support you. If it continues to feel churches will have things in back when the change needed is rather chaotic living through these response to all three questions. clear. Interesting, Downing also times then I direct us again to the says: “I always want more words of a bishop in a different Some PCCs and congregations information but waiting can also time of global crisis a hundred will already be having these mean disaster. A 75% plan well years ago. conversations. Depending on your executed now is always better context and personality these than a 99% plan executed an hour ‘There is no situation so chaotic things can be highly energising or too late.” that God cannot from that fill you with anxiety – many of us situation create something that is will feel both! We must continue to attend to surpassingly good. He did it at what God is doing, seek his power creation. He did it at the cross. He At our Diocesan Synod gathering and wisdom through prayer, and is doing it today.’ online in April I shared the words learn all we can from one another. Bishop Handley Moule of of a former US General, Wayne In a recent ‘virtual’ tea party with Durham Downing, who once led Special retried clergy, Bishop John Finney Operations Forces. He said, reminded us that although we may I conclude with a heartfelt thank “Crisis effects timing. An not know what lies ahead of us, you for all that you are doing. unexpected event can create chaos we know who is holding us and Also with a warm welcome to the which, by definition, cannot be leading us into the future, our new Bishop of Sherwood controlled. Yet so many of us in a Lord Jesus Christ who is the head (Designate) Andy Emerton and chaotic situation try to gain of his Church. It is for this reason our newly licensed Lay Workers control. alone that I am confident that the (who will be ordained deacon in churches of this diocese can rise September) who begin their I have always felt that the way to to the challenges before us and ministry with us this week. handle this is to get some distance engage in transformational change from the chaos, zone out for a bit that will enable us to reach many With every blessing, and try to pick up what is going more people of all ages and on…If there is a crisis, the chaotic ethnicities with the gospel. situation often times offers you not only disadvantages, which is Over these next few weeks we what we tend to focus on, but also will be rightly focused on how to tremendous advantages to do begin hosting services in our things that you couldn’t do in any church buildings safely, observing Bishop Paul other way.” all the government and Church of England guidelines. We will also I really do believe that amidst all be seeking to maintain other the challenges we are facing – ministry on-line for some time to supressing the virus, economic come. None of this will be easy shock, emotional and mental and every setting in the diocese is health – there are tremendous different. Let us move forward opportunities for churches to purposefully, yet with due care. make changes that can be transformational in the ministry Please continue to be patient with we share growing disciples as we one another. We will not always Niftynotes 3 News in brief. News in brief. News in brief. News in brief. Andy Emerton licensed as the Opening the Bishop of Sherwood (designate) Doors he Diocese of Southwell & Nottingham welcomed the Tnew Bishop of Sherwood (designate), the Revd Dr Andrew Emerton in a special, online licensing service on 1st July, as he returned to the Midlands to take up his role, having started life in Leicester and Stafford. Many church buildings are now Bishop of Sherwood (designate), beginning to reopen, firstly for the Revd Dr Andrew Emerton individual prayer and funerals, shared: “I’m really excited at and then for weddings and for having the opportunity to serve regular gathered worship. right across Nottinghamshire in all its diversity. “I am passionate about developing leaders who are able to offer Opening the Doors is the name healthy and effective leadership for the long haul, making a real of a simple set of resources that difference on the ground to the communities they serve, whether churches can take and make their within or outside the church” own as and when it is appropriate for them to do so. Andy introduced himself to the Diocese, via a Facebook Live event They include: https://www.facebook.com/SouthwellandNottingham/live Posters and invitations, digital and hard copy, that churches can Prayer for Andy Emerton on his licensing as use to invite the parish to Bishop of Sherwood (designate) worship Liturgical resources, provided by the Liturgical Commission, as O God, the creator and sustainer of all things, well as some others produced by In this County in which the Major Oak resides, Fresh Expressions practitioners We pray that Andy and his family will establish deep roots of as their contribution friendship, Webinars from the Digital and Evangelism and Discipleship know your provision in every season, teams abide in you and bear much fruit. We ask that through Andy’s ministry alongside us In due course, resources and We will see new shoots of growth as people come to faith in you, guidance to help churches prepare for Advent and Oaks of righteousness that bring hope to our communities, And leaves Christmas of healing extending to all the nations represented in our diocese, To your praise and glory, Go to the church of England website for more information. Amen https://www.churchofengland.or g/more/media-centre/coronavirus Written by The Ven Phil Williams -covid-19-guidance- parishes/opening-doors 4 July 20 News in brief. News in brief. News in brief. News in brief. Eight women and men licensed as Lay Workers andidates who were due to Gordon serving in the Benefice licensed as the Bishop of be ordained deacon last of Selston with Westwood; Sherwood (designate), also Cweekend were welcomed Esther Hutchinson serving in the offered a welcome and a and licensed online by Bishop Benefice of Clifton; Jess Lane reflection on Matthew 11:25-30, Paul as Lay Workers on Monday serving in the Benefices of responding to the question of how 6th July, as they began this new Aspley and Bilborough with we can find ‘rest for our souls’ in season of their ministry before the Strelley; Jo Lees-Robinson these challenging and uncertain autumn. serving with Trinity Church, times. Nottingham; Pippa Scott serving The following candidates were in the Benefice of Mansfield, St This Petertide weekend is presented, by the Revd Craig Peter & St Paul and Mansfield, St traditionally when the Bishop Hunt, Diocesan Director or Mark and Tom Tuck serving in ordains those called to be deacons Ordinands, to be admitted and the Benefice of Stapleford.
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