The Benefice of Kirkdale, Harome, Nunnington and Pockley The Benefice of Kirkdale, Harome, Nunnington and Pockley W E PRAY FOR A P RIEST TO LEAD US . If you think you may be that person, please read our Benefice Profile below. We are able to offer: • A strong active Ministry team • Prayerful support at the daily morning ‘Office’ • A strong desire to minister within the community • Five well maintained rural churches • Good ecumenical relation with the local Methodist churches • A Victorian Vicarage refurbished with central heating and double glazing The Benefice comprises 4 parishes with 5 rural churches situated between Helmsley and Kirkbymoorside and sits at the south west foot of the North York Moors National Park. We are within the Deanery of Northern Ryedale, which is committed to “developing into a network of churches, inspiring, influencing and leading mission and ministry locally”. The Benefice acknowledges the diocesan vision, “Generous Churches, Making and Nurturing Disciples”, which encourages us to ensure that mission is increasingly shaping our shared life and structures. The People This most beautiful part of Ryedale has attracted people to take root from all walks of life, denomination and professions, bringing with them a multitude of skills and experiences both intellectual and practical. Within the Benefice there is much co-operation between the denominations and congregations. The Kirkdale Benefice is supported by a ministry team of 1 non-stipendiary curate, retired clergy, a reader and enthusiastic PCCs. The Kirkdale Parish, being a Local Ecumenical Partnership with the Methodist church, is also supported by the Methodist Minister from Helmsley together with local Methodist preachers. 1 Despite the Benefice being in a largely agricultural area, fewer people now work on the land and most employed people work in Helmsley and Kirkbymoorside or travel to work in York or the local market towns. There are many societies and inclusive functions within the Benefice to cater for all ages, faiths and traditions. The 5 churches stand central to each parish and are a strong reminder of our Christian heritage, providing places of solace and hope for all. The Minister Qualities and Attributes A priest from the central tradition of the church, faithful in the Ministry of the Word and Sacrament, who supports the priestly ministry of the whole People of God, regardless of age, colour, gender or sexual orientation. A good leader with vision, able and committed to develop lay ministry in all its forms and supportive of group ministry with neighbouring Benefices. A good communicator, preacher and teacher who will continue to develop pastoral ministry in conjunction with the laity. A determination to grow the church in numbers, mission and spirituality. Keen to continue to involve Christians of all traditions and to foster the links with other traditions in the area. Keen to continue to build up a strong spiritual life for all, especially young people, and able and willing to be actively involved in local schools and colleges. Ecumenically minded, sympathetic to rural affairs and prepared to work to strengthen the special qualities of each village community. 2 We see that mission is one of partnership and not just within our Benefice but wider afield. Thus, we wish to develop Group Ministry within the western end of the Deanery and seek a minister sympathetic to this. We seek a priest of either gender who is comfortable with the central tradition of the church, faithful in the Ministry of the Word and Sacrament, who supports the priestly and lay ministry of all regardless of age, colour, gender or sexual orientation. He or she should not only lead but also be a good team player willing and able to delegate to the enthusiastic laity of the Benefice in all aspects of mission, ministry and administration. The Benefice has strong ecumenical links, whilst each parish has its own individual identity. We seek a priest with vision, able to reinforce what is already present and grow the body of Christ embracing all ages. Accommodation The Vicarage is an attractive Victorian house in Beadlam which is in the Parish of Kirkdale. On the ground floor it has two reception rooms and study, large hallway, kitchen quarters and cloakroom with six bedrooms, a box room and one bathroom on the first floor. It is double-glazed throughout and has mains gas central heating. There are large gardens with extensive views to the south. Education The Benefice is served by Nawton Community Primary School and the secondary school used by most Anglicans from the Benefice is Ryedale School at Beadlam. Ryedale School takes children from the age of 11-16. It has Performing Arts status and Science status and is currently being expanded. Those pupils going on to further education for A Levels or vocational courses travel to Pickering, Malton, Scarborough and York. Also within the Benefice there is Welburn Hall School maintained by North Yorkshire County Council. This school provides special educational needs for children and young people with physical disabilities and learning difficulties. Note This is a rural area and availability of a car is essential. 3 Our Challenges We are challenged by the limited growth in numbers worshipping. Our aim is to grow our churches in numbers, spirituality and mission and as centres of community activity. Our Finances at 31 December 2016 Kirkdale Harome Nunnington Pockley Income £88,683 £12,299 £11,647 £3,923 Expenditure £101,523 £13,588 £11,542 £4,629 Restricted £8,838 NIL £21,874 NIL Reserves Unrestricted £49,240 £9,286 £32,979 £5,115 Reserves Freewill Giving £43,482 £5,214 £7,416 £2,243 4 Our Parishes THE PARISH OF KIRKDALE Kirkdale Parish stretches from the edge of the North Yorkshire Moors to the north down to the hamlet of Muscoates to the south. On the west side are the Parishes of Pockley, Harome and Nunnington and to the eastern side is the Parish of Kirkbymoorside. The A170 road linking Thirsk to Scarborough and the coast runs through the middle of the Parish. The population of the Parish is approximately 1350 and is slowly increasing and contains the adjoining villages of Beadlam and Nawton, which straddle the A170, and Wombleton which is just to the south of the A170. There are also 3 smaller communities within the Parish - Skiplam to the north and Welburn and Muscoates to the south. There are scattered farms throughout. The Villages Beadlam and Nawton Beadlam and Nawton are joined together along the A170 but each has its own civic Parish council. The facilities include a Village Hall (the Memorial Hall) and a sportsground with children’s playground and a modern pavilion with small hall. The sports catered for are cricket, football and tennis. Adjoining the sportsground is the Millennium Garden. There is an active gardening club which meets monthly with garden visits in the summer and speakers in the winter. Other facilities in these villages include a local pub, a camping site with restaurant, an Indian restaurant and a fish and chip shop. There are a number of B+B’s and self-catering accommodation in and around the villages. Omega Oak Barn in Beadlam is a residential Care Home for the elderly. Communion Services are held there every month. Wombleton Wombleton is a small village lying to the south of the A170 about 1.5 miles to the east of Nawton. Wombleton also has its own civic Parish council. The village has a pub with restaurant, B+B’s, sportsground with children’s play area and an award-winning village hall. The village War Memorial is inside the village hall and the church holds its Remembrance Day Service in the hall. There is also a Palm Sunday Service with a procession through the village and a Carol Service. The Yorkshire Countrywomen’s Association meet monthly and there are regular meetings of the “Over 60’s Club”. There is a Harvest Auction, with input from the church, and the Events Committee hold an annual Quiz Evening in the hall for Parish funds. 5 The Schools Nawton Community Primary School In April 2013 Nawton Community Primary School federated with Rosedale Abbey Community Primary School. The federation consists of 2 vibrant, creative and supportive schools situated approximately 12 miles apart. Both schools have long and proud histories in serving their respective communities and both have been judged by OfSTED as GOOD (with OUTSTANDING features). Ryedale School Ryedale School is a secondary school confederated with the primary schools of Helmsley, Kirkbymoorside and Sinnington. It was built in 1953 as a Secondary Modern School but is now one of the best comprehensive schools in North Yorkshire. It has Performing Arts status and Science status and as well as serving the local community, many children travel long distances from outside the catchment area. Its most recent OfSTED rating was OUTSTANDING. This school serves 11-16 year olds and its current population is 658 children. New classrooms are currently being built in order to accommodate a further 100 pupils. The Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu, has visited Ryedale School on 2 occasions, each time with the former Incumbent in attendance. Welburn Hall School Welburn Hall is a North Yorkshire County Council maintained special school with a strong reputation for excellence in working with children and young people aged 8-19 years who have a wide range of special educational needs either through physical disabilities or learning difficulties. The school aims to ensure that all pupils are given the opportunity and specialist individual teaching they need to reach their full potential. The former Incumbent and present Curate have strong connections with Welburn Hall and were present when the Archbishop of York and Rural Dean visited the school in January 2017.