Diocesan Office Newsletter DON Issue 6, June 2011 Diocese of Peterborough The Diocese of Peterborough, The Palace, Peterborough PE1 1YB. Tel: 01733 887000 d An email for churchwardens, PCC secretaries & treasurers, planned giving officers, parish safeguarding officers (child protection co-ordinators), clergy & licensed lay ministers in the Diocese of Peterborough. News IN THIS ISSUE ► News Consecration of Bishop John Holbrook at Westminster Abbey ► Finance ► Safeguarding John Holbrook was consecrated as Bishop of Brixworth by the Archbishop ► Churches & Churchyards of Canterbury at Westminster Abbey on ► Children’s & youth work Thursday 2 June. ► People news More information is on the website at: ► Notices www.peterborough-diocese.org.uk/ newsandevents/holbrook3.htm ► Events The Shoebox Bible on display until 19 June About 3,000 shoeboxes filled with 3D images of Bible events are now on display in Peterborough Cathedral. The boxes illustrate every book of the Bible. Church schools, parishes, organisations and individuals of all ages in the Diocese have contributed to the display. You can find out more at: www.peterborough-diocese.org.uk/newsandevents/ shoeboxbible.htm Adam and Eve, in knitted form, in the Finance Shoebox Bible Small grants from the co-op Churches are not excluded from this community grant scheme. It may be relevant if you need to buy equipment for a community toddler group, youth project etc. Details are at: www.co- operative.coop/membership/local-communities/community-fund/funding-selection-criteria/ Safeguarding Safeguarding Children and Adults manual now online Don’t forget that there is lots of information about safe working, as well as downloadable policies and procedures at: www.peterborough-diocese.org.uk/safeguarding.htm . If you have any queries about Safeguarding contact Garry Johnson, Safeguarding Officer, on 01733 887041, [email protected] Churches & Churchyards Cherishing Churchyards Week 10-19 June Watch out for a church near you which may be taking part in this year’s Caring For God’s Acre event. To find out more about participating churches or to seek advice about starting a project in your own churchyard visit www.caringforgodsacre.org.uk Children's & youth work Xpect Interns Available Now! We have applicants for the Youth Work intern programme waiting to be placed with a parish. We urgently need churches to sign up for placements – please contact Pete White if you want to take this opportunity to grow your youth work – [email protected] Certificate in Children’s Ministry from September 2011 From September 2011 Peterborough Diocese is offering the opportunity for those who regularly work with children to undertake some training and receive accreditation. If you are interested in the course, we need to know by the end of June. To find out more visit www.peterborough-diocese.org.uk/downloads/ childrensministry.pdf People news Appointment announcements: Appointment announcements made since the previous issue of DON may be read at: www.peterborough-diocese.org.uk/appointments.htm New member for REACH group Chris Walker, Reader at St Botolph’s, Longthorpe, is the newest recruit to the REACH (Resourcing Evangelism Amongst Children) group. She joins Susan Rose from Badby, Sheila Robertson from Crick, Ruth Colby from Cottingham, Alan Mayes from Irthlingborough and Children’s Missioner, Rona Orme. Notices Riding Lights Theatre open to bookings, 2011-2012 Give it back, Mak! Is the name of the Riding Lights Christmas production this year. Dates are available to book during November and December. From February 2012 the young theatre company, Roughshod, will be on tour. They are looking for schools, churches and arts venues to host their workshops and performances. Contact Rachel Price on 01904 655317 or email [email protected] London 2012 Olympic Torch Relay Do you know someone who is truly inspirational? Someone who always strives to do their best? London 20112 is looking for 8,000 Torchbearers to carry the Olympic Flame across the UK during the Olympic Torch Relay from 19 May to 27 June 2012. People whose personal stories will inspire millions: from their local community to those watching around the world. Nominations close 29 June 2011. Could this be something for your pewsheet or parish magazine? To find out more visit: www.london2012.com/games/olympic-torch-relay/documents/torch-relay-factsheet.pdf British Food Fortnight, 17 September to 2 October British Food Fortnight is the biggest national celebration of the diverse and delicious range of food that Britain produces. Hundreds of shops, pubs and restaurants take part every year as do councils, markets, hospitals etc. The event is being strongly supported by the National Rural Officer, Jill Hopkinson, who is encouraging all churches to think about their local farmers and food supplies. For more information see www.lovebritishfood.co.uk or contact Robert Hill on 01536 523603, [email protected] Communications training from Church House The following courses are being offered by the national C of E communications team at Church House in London: Being Interviewed for radio and TV , 21 June 2011: 10am-5pm. Details: www.churchcommstraining.org/beinginterviewed.php or call 020 7898 1465. Your Church and the Media, 22 June 2001: 11am-3:30pm Details: www.churchcommstraining.org/churchandmedia.php or call 020 7898 1465. Better presentations , 23 June 2011: 10am-5pm. Details: www.churchcommstraining.org/ presentation.php or call 020 7898 1465. Social media for the Scared/Blogging for beginners , 29 June 2011: 10am-1pm/2pm-5pm. Details: www.churchcommstraining.org/socialmedia.php (for Social Media for the Scared) and www.churchcommstraining.org/blogging.php (for Blogging for Beginners) or call 020 7898 1465. Events June 8, 15, 22, The DNA of being a Christian 8th, Moral Issues. Speaker: Revd Chrys Tremththanmor. 15th, Worship. Speaker: Canon Bruce Ruddock. 22nd, Evil and Suffering. Speaker: Canon Lesley McCormack. 7.30pm at Bouverie Court, Northampton. £3 per session. www.peterborough-diocese.org.uk/downloads/ p4gdna.pdf . To book call 01604 887049. 11 June, Bishop’s Bible Day Talks from Bishop Donald and practical workshops for all who use the Bible in their ministry. 9.30 for 10am to 3.30pm at Northampton High School, Hardingstone, Northampton NN4 6UU. Leaflet at: www.peterborough-diocese.org.uk/downloads/bibledayflyer.pdf Saturday 25 June, Christians Against Poverty, 15 Year Celebration 12.30 - 5pm (doors open from 12) at Kings Gate Community Church, Peterborough. Book free tickets at www.capevents.org or call 01274 760560. Saturday 25 June, Bob Hartman: Anyone can tell a story A storytelling workshop with Bob Hartman. Bob will demonstrate using some of his own stories. Expect a thoroughly enjoyable and empowering session. He will also introduce the Open the Book project for telling Bible Stories in Schools. 10.30am - 1.00pm at St Peter's Church, Brackley NN13 7BZ. £3 per person. No need to book. www.peterborough- diocese.org.uk/downloads/brackelyjune.pdf 9 & 10 July, TS Eliot Festival At Little Gidding, PE28 5RJ. For programme call 01832 275343 or visit: www.littlegidding.org.uk/eliotfestival 14-21 August, Hilfield Youth Camp An alternative to large mainstream Christian youth events, offering ages 13 to 17 a chance to explore their Christian faith at Hilfield Friary, Dorset. www.hilfield.org or call Bob Bailey 07885 386932. 16 and 17 September, Following the Mystics through the Narrow Gate James Finley workshops at Norwich Christian Mediation Centre, St Luke’s, Norwich. See www.norwichmeditation.co.uk or call Nicholas Vesey on 01603 416973. Website Links Diocesan website: www.peterborough-diocese.org.uk Diocesan registry (church building & legal matters): www.peterboroughdiocesanregistry.co.uk Board of Education (church schools): www.peterborough-education.org.uk Anti-clash diary (diocesan dates): www.peterborough-diocese.org.uk/downloads/DIARY.pdf .