Clergy Mailing - August 2014 Contents 1. Nifty Notes 2. Big E Day Information Workshop Choices 3. Big E Day Booking Form 4. Children’s Ministry Training Autumn 2014 5. Passionate about Parenting 6. Racial Justice Weekend flyer 7. Allured into the desert - Retreat flyer 8. Fees Letter to Clergy 2014 Niftynotes news & information from the Diocese www.southwell.anglican.org AUGUST 2014 Compiled by Nicola Mellors email: [email protected] Diocese gathers to say Next Bishop must focus on prayer farewell to Archdeacon and justice The next Bishop of Southwell and Nottingham must have a passion for social justice, the courage to speak out on difficult issues and a prayer-centred life. That was the view of people at a public meeting called to give people the chance to say what sort of person they wanted to see leading the Church in the diocese. The meeting, at St Jude’s Church, Mapperley, was he Diocese of Southwell Canon Phil Williams, Area Dean attended by Caroline and Nottingham gathered of Gedling, said he was a man of Boddington, the Archbishops’ Tto say thank you and “even temper, generosity, vision Secretary for Appointments, and farewell to Archdeacon Peter Hill and enthusiasm.” Continued on page 4 at a packed service in Southwell Tributes were also paid to the Minster. Archdeacon’s wife, Ellen, who In this month’s issue: was described as a “channel of More than 200 people heard God’s grace”. 2 News in brief tributes to the Archdeacon, who has left to become the Bishop of In his address, the Archdeacon 4 Events & information Barking. said that he and Ellen had been making plans, to put their feet up 5 Prayer Diary He was described as generous, and take things a bit easier... but wise and a hard worker. Robert then the phone rang! 9 Training Courses Cleave, Lay Chair of Nottingham “But when God calls he keeps his 11 What’s On South Deanery, said he was promises, that is our experience “encouraging, challenging and in this diocese over the last 30 12 Comings & Goings supportive”, while the Revd Continued on page 12 2 August 14 News in brief. News in brief. News in brief. News in brief. Finding God in the desert Third member of silence family to be Ordained On her ordination in Blackburn Cathedral last month, the Revd Anne Beverley became the third member of her family to be ordained. Her parents, Pat and Julian Hemstock, are both ordained and work in the Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham. retreat into the vast silence of the desert is being planned for Lent next year. Anne was born in Nottingham A and went to Hucknall National The retreat, called Allured into the desert: Seeking the tenderness of Schools. She moved to Preston God in the silence of Sinai, will give travellers the chance to enjoy the University and after marrying beauty of the desert with time for reflection, discussion and prayer. Paul they settled in Lytham St Anne’s. They have two children, It will be led by the Revd Canon Dr Nigel Rooms, who is the Director Zara, eight, and Jacob, six. of Ministry and Mission in the Diocese of Southwell & Nottingham, and his wife, the Revd Karen Rooms, an inner city parish priest and Anne is to serve her curacy in Area Dean. the parish of Holy Trinity and St Peter’s, Southshore, Blackpool. The retreat, which will run from 12th to 19th March 2015, will include a visit to St. Catherine’s Monastery and the opportunity to Julian is the lead chaplain for climb Mt Sinai. Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust and an Honorary The Sinai Desert has associations with the Old Testament and early Canon of Southwell Minster. Pat Christianity, from the story of the Exodus and inspiration for the is Vicar of Calverton. earliest psalms, to a place of refuge for the Desert Fathers. The retreat is based in a stunning stretch of weather-beaten sandstone hills and offers a unique opportunity for a sense of timelessness away from the pressures of modern life. For more information go to www.windsandstars.co.uk/documents/Rooms_Retreat_2015v2.pdf There is also a presentation evening on Thursday 25th September at St. Ann with Emmanuel Church, Nottingham, NG3 4EY. To register an interest, or to go to the evening presentation, contact [email protected] Pictured are, left to right: The Revd Pat Hemstock, The Revd Anne Beverley, the Revd Canon Julian Hemstock. Niftynotes 3 News in brief. News in brief. News in brief. News in brief. British Empire Medal for Charity begins at Bestwood Church man Home hen his son brought the Members of the Clergy often morning post to him find themselves required to act, WGreg Cowley was not in the capacity of Trustee to a expecting an invitation from the number of small trusts and Queen! family charities, whose objects are now difficult to fulfil. The letter informed Greg that the Prime Minister had put forward his In such cases Notts Community name to Queen Elizabeth II for a Foundation (NCF) is there to British Empire Medal for ‘services help you. For example, Reverend to the community of Hazel Robinson of St Simon and Nottinghamshire.’ The local award St Jude in Rainworth was a will be presented at County Hall by Trustee alongside members of the Lord Lieutenant Sir John her Church of small local trust Peace, on 26th September - and they couldn’t distribute. Hazel there will be the obligatory garden and the Trustees asked NCF for party at Buckingham Palace in the Spring. help and the fund is now modernised and NCF has match “It was a total surprise,” said Greg, 45. “My son Tim and I were just funded it, so that Hazel and NCF off to bag food at the local supermarket to raise funds for the Boys can make suitable grants on an Brigade... and addressed to my Sunday name: John Gregory Cowley annual basis. from the Cabinet Office, so I thought it must be important!” Greg and his wife Kirsty, who is Deanery Administrator for If you are the Trustee of a local Nottingham North and South, and their two children, Tim, 14 and Fund and would like to learn Phoebe, 12 live in Hucknall but worship at St Mark’s Church, more about how the NCF can Bestwood. work with you to make your Trust Fund more effective please He has no idea who nominated him, but works as a Senior Auditor for contact [email protected] or the Legal Aid Agency, which is part of the Ministry of Justice. “I was telephone 01623 620202. given a Staff Award last year so it may have come through them,” he said. Further Information on NCF please go to Greg established the Boys Brigade and Girls’ Association at St Marks www.nottscf.org.uk 12 years ago, and then last year took on a company that was started at their sister church of Emmanuel in Warren Hill, Arnold. He is also one of the founder members of the Bestwood, Bulwell and Basford Food Bank, a Trustee, and on the Steering Committee, as well as helping on a rota basis to distribute food. Within the church he has various roles: as Youth Club leader for both St Marks and Emmanuel, and as a worship leader (he plays guitar) and he and his wife are both Readers. He is also treasurer for Nottingham North Deanery. 4 August 14 Events & information. Events & information. Events & informatio Continued from page 1 Discovery Day Minister’s Secretary for Appointments. They were in the diocese to meet people from all walks of life, gathering information for a fun adult learning at the confidential report they will write about the qualities needed in the newly refurbished next Bishop. Archbishop's Palace, This report, along with a ‘statement of needs’ prepared by the diocese, Southwell Minster will be used when the Crown Nominations Commission meets later this year to select a suitable person for the role, whose name will on eventually be presented to the Prime Minister for approval. Tuesday 9th September 2014 Six people from the diocese were elected at a meeting of the Vacancy in See committee, held before the public meeting, to form part of the Explore the life and history of CNC. They will join the permanent members of the Commission in the Cathedral and Palace preparing a role profile and later interviewing the candidates. through your choice of tours, demonstrations or talks - some It is not too late for people to suggest names to be considered during of which take place in areas not the deliberations. They can be submitted via the six elected normally open to the public. representatives: With choices including flower Canon Michael Arlington, arranging, singing and sewing, a Chair of the Diocesan Board of Finance. trip up the tower, meditation and gardening, history talks and The Revd Canon Sarah Clark, tours there really is something Team Rector in Clifton and Dean of Women’s Ministry: home 0115 for everyone. 8780541; mobile 07917 693285; email [email protected] £6 per person, bring a packed Nick Harding, lunch Children’s Ministry Advisor and a lay member of General Synod: work 01636 817234; mobile 07827 291694, by post to Jubilee House, (or eat at the Minster Refectory) Westgate, Southwell, NG25 0JH; email [email protected] Cake and drinks available all or [email protected] day. The Venerable David Picken, Booking forms and workshop Archdeacon of Newark: mobile 07917690576; email choices can be downloaded [email protected] from the Education page of the Minster website, or obtained Colin Slater, from: A member of Bishop’s Council and a lay member of General Synod: 0115 9257534; [email protected] Matt Hustwayte Jubilee House The Revd Canon Phil Williams, Westgate Area Dean and chair of the House of Clergy: 0115 960 6185, Southwell [email protected]; by post to St James’ Vicarage, Marshall Hill NG25 0JH Drive, Mapperley, Nottingham, NG3 6FY.