Niftynotes news & information from the Diocese www.southwell.anglican.org DECEMBER 2013 Compiled by Nicola Mellors email: [email protected] Goodbye and thank you as mission accomplished s we say goodbye to “Though we are losing them far Bishop Paul I think we too soon from a human Acan say both with perspective, we trust our loving confidence and thanksgiving, and challenging God who has ‘MISSION ACCOMPLISHED’! called them on to new pastures said The Venerable Peter Hill, and possibilities in Durham. We Archdeacon of Nottingham. also say a huge thank you to our Lord and to them for their love, “As he promised in his hospitality and care. installation sermon he has been “out and about” amongst us: “As Paul wrote to Timothy, so we leading, teaching, caring and now say to our departing bishop: envisioning us as Christ’s disciples for new adventures in ‘But as for you, continue ..’ the transforming mission of God. 1 Tim 3:14” The journey has been challenging, exciting, demanding and has broken much new ground for the sake of the Gospel. It has In this month’s issue: also been costly for him and Rosemary as they have given so He will offer us visionary 2 News in brief much of themselves to us. leadership and direction, 3 Diocesan Synod challenging us to travel to new “When we wrote our Diocesan places and take fresh 4 Events & information Statement of Needs (the job opportunities for the Kingdom of description) for a new bishop in God, so that we can turn gentle 5 Prayer Diary 2009 the headlines were: decline into positive growth. He will be amongst all the people of 9 Training Courses “Our next Bishop will be a the diocese, to know them and be 11 What’s On leader, teacher, missioner and known by them and to love and pastor. pastor them. 12 Comings & Goings 2 December 13 News in brief. News in brief. News in brief. News in brief. Precious Stones Awards Canon shaves her recognise those who have head to raise made an impact on their church money for Maggie’s and community The plight of cancer sufferers in her parish prompted new Honorary Clerical Canon of Southwell Minster to shave her head. The Revd Barbara Holbrook, was raising money for Maggie’s Centre at the City Hospital by shaving her head in the Minster as an act of solidarity with parishioners in Nuthall and Kimberley who have been affected by cancer. he Bishop of Southwell & Nottingham presented the Precious Stone Awards, an annual diocesan event to recognise Tindividuals and groups who have made an impact on their church/community. A special evening to celebrate the winners and runners up of this year’s awards was held at Jubilee House on Monday 4th November. Pictured from left: Jane Williams and Jill Davison – winners of the Emerald Enterprise Award for ‘Girls Night Out’ – where member and non members of St James Church, Porchester are invited to a bi- monthly themed event with food, quizzes and dancing, giving opportunities for local women to socialise, including those who might be on their own; Ethel Anderson (with Bishop Paul) – winner of the Sapphire Samaritan Award – for her work with the BME communities and her church, St Ann with Emmanuel in St Ann’s, Nottingham; and Malcolm & Mary Stacey, winners of the Pearl Partnership Award for their longstanding commitment to the parish of St Leonard’s, Wollaton, the deanery and the diocese. Niftynotes 3 Diocesan Synod. Diocesan Synod. Diocesan Synod. Diocesan Bishop Paul has ‘had a blast!’ ishop Paul’s address institutions, and of how we have permission in two locations, at following the meeting of strengthened our relationships Elston and Upper Boughton. BDiocesan Synod was a with the leaders of other faiths and poignant farewell message. He ecumenical church leaders. ‘I can The following staff changes were recounted his arrival in the diocese tell you we have gone far beyond announced: Richard Ellis will start and the ‘unforgettable’ experience where I thought we would be three as Director of Communications on of his installation service in the years ago. We are regarded as key 9th December; and Fraser McNish Minster on 27th February 2010. players by all sectors in building a will become Director of Parish He said his time here had been ‘a better Nottingham and Support from 1st January 2013. blast’ thanks largely to all the Nottinghamshire.’ Thanks were expressed to Carole ’wonderful people’ with whom he Park for her hard work over the has worked. His address concluded with the past 25 years. critical importance of growing He continued his address with churches in transforming our Regarding the budget for 2014, reactions to the impending move communities – growing more in Michael Arlington, Chair of the to Durham, and his reflections the love of God, for one another Board of Finance, presented included developing the diocesan and for the communities in which DS/Oct13/3. For the third year vision of Joining Together in the they are set, rather than just running the diocese was looking at Transforming Mission of God and growing in number, and that it had a deficit budget and further the three strands of Living been his privilege to ‘preach, discussion took place regarding Worship, Growing Disciples and teach, explore, ponder and pray to, the 2% increase for all staff in the Seeking Justice. and above all worship with you all 2014 budget which is yet to be for these past four years. Thank agreed. The budget was approved He spoke of what had been gained you all. It has been an enormous by Diocesan Synod and on through the 10 year partnership honour. I will miss you deeply. average there will be an increase with the Diocese of Natal, and of And yes, it has been a blast.’ of 1.5% on Deanery Share. the decision to develop partnerships with both Burundi There was a report on business Bishop Paul gave a verbal report and the Holy Land, and conducted at Bishop’s Council on the July session of General commented on the valuable with an update on Jubilee House Synod and a preview of the partnership that has grown with presented by CE, Nigel Spraggins. November 2013 session. Christian Aid over the past two Remedial works were ongoing as years. a result of the floods and the Peter Hill, Archdeacon of official opening is to be 16th Nottingham, updated members Bishop Paul referred to local November. Refurbishment of regarding the draft 2020 Deanery partnerships and the debate about Dunham House had commenced, Plans, the second draft having the Big Society, and our work with with marketing of new apartments been discussed at Bishop’s Age UK, Family Care, Framework early in the New Year. Council. and Emmanuel House – and diocesan involvement in the An update regarding turbines was The meeting was closed by the creation of Nottingham Rural requested by the Revd David Revd Canon Phil Williams, Chair Support, Transforming Notts Fudger, from Mansfield Deanery, of the House of Laity, who gave Together, Nottingham Citizens and Nigel confirmed that all Glebe special thanks to Bishop Paul at and Opening Minds. He spoke of land had been reviewed with a his last Diocesan Synod in the our strong relationships with view to seeking planning Diocese of Southwell & County, City and District Councils permission to erect a turbine. Nottingham. and partnering organisations like Consideration is currently being Credit Unions, sports clubs and given to seeking planning 4 December 13 Events & information. Events & information. Events & informatio Free charity carol service at Southwell £4k online funding Minster in aid target to help of Family Care house homeless in Nottingham in 2014 ottingham children's charity Family Care have been selected by the Lord- Lieutenant of Nottinghamshire to be the The Nottingham Arimathea Nbeneficiary of this year's annual event which is being held at Trust is able to make use of five Southwell Minster on Friday, December 13th at 7.00pm. houses where they can house 18 people at any one time – Sir John Peace, The Lord-Leiutenant of Nottinghamshire says: "This meaning vulnerable people promises to be an enjoyable festive event in the lead up to Christmas could be taken off the street and and will help raise valuable funds for this great local charity so please offered much needed safety and support it". support. With plenty of carols for the congregation, there will also be solo Nottingham Arimathea Trust is a performances from Stephen Godward and Zena Bradley, and choral charity which houses some of contributions from the Minster Choir and Nottingham Girls Choir. the city’s most vulnerable Refreshments will be served after the service, and any money raised people, asylum seekers who will go to Family Care. have sought sanctuary in the city after fleeing persecution, Tickets to this event are free from the Cathedral Shop, or by violence and torture. These contacting Chris Burton at Family Care on 0115 9603010 or e-mail people have no one to turn to [email protected]. For further information and no option of returning home contact Laura Mynett, Publicity and Family Recruitment Coordinator and are struggling to survive on on 0115 9603010. the streets of Nottingham. The Trust is looking for support to help with the running costs of the housing, including heating, water bills and essential housing maintenance works. The trust has been selected to take part in the UKs biggest matched funding event, ‘The Big Give Christmas Challenge’- and have already raised £2000 in pledges from their own supporters. The Big Give Christmas Honorary clerical Canons the Revd Barbara Holbrook, the Revd Challenge runs from Thursday Steve Silvester and Lay Canons Nigel Spraggins, Pam Bishop and 5th to Saturday 8th December John Loughton were installed on Sunday 3rd November 2013 at opening at 10am each day.