Niftynotes news & information from the Diocese www.southwell.anglican.org JULY 2015 Compiled by Nicola Mellors email: [email protected] An invitation to welcome A special day to support the our new Bishop mission of rural wo special welcome services churches are being held so that people Churches across the diocese are Tfrom across the diocese can being invited to take part in greet our new bishop, the Rt Revd Rural Mission Sunday to Paul Williams. celebrate the work of countryside parishes. The services are open to everyone. It is being launched by the The first will be held in the north of Arthur Rank Centre, which the diocese at Worksop Priory on exists to encourage, inspire and Monday 6th July at 7.30pm; the equip rural churches as they second will be in the heart of engage in mission. Nottingham, at St Mary’s Church on The centre is suggesting 19th Tuesday 7th July, also at 7.30pm. July as the day, but it could be any other Sunday around this Bishop Paul said: “It is a huge privilege to be called to love and serve date. the Diocese as your new bishop. Churches are urged to hold a special service, with bread as the “I'm thrilled at the prospect of meeting people across the county and central theme. Suggested topics learning how the Church can continue to make a big difference in Continued on page 9 every community, as we live as people of hope in Jesus Christ.” In this month’s issue: Everyone is welcome to attend one of the services, with clergy and readers invited to robe. For the purposes of catering and robing please 2 News in brief RSVP as soon as possible to: Worksop Priory - Ivy Underwood 01909 472180 4 Events & information [email protected] 5 Prayer Diary St Mary’s – Adele Siepmann 0115 948 3658 [email protected] ` 9 Training Courses Bishop Paul was inaugurated on 27th June at Southwell Minster. In 11 What’s On the week preceding this, Bishop Paul visited deaneries to 12 Comings & Goings Continued on page 3 2 July 15 News in brief. News in brief. News in brief. News in brief. Masters of Vision 2015 Bishop launched Photography Exhibition new national he format of the exhibition sports network has changed this year: Tpreviously the work of a More than 50 delegates from master photographer was dioceses around the UK, and a showcased alongside that of European representative from emerging talents. The new Gibraltar, gathered at Trent exhibition format removes any such Bridge Cricket Ground last distinctions and celebrates the work month to launch a National of several master photographers as Sports’ Ministry Network. Image: David Baker an equitable group show. The seminal event in the Derek Pete Bridgwood writes: Randall suite was hosted by Archbishops’ Sport Ambassador, “Some of the exhibitors have spent a lifetime reaching their current Bishop Tony Porter, with a pinnacle, and incredibly, others have only just been active in welcome given by Notts CC photography for just a few years; some command huge fees for their Chief Executive, Lisa commercial work alongside their passion for landscape, and others Pursehouse. rely on alternative income streams to pursue their passion. Despite these differences in approach, all the exhibitors are acknowledged by Bishop Tony explained: “We are their peers to be producing some of the best work on the planet, circa making Ministry of Sport 2015. available to every diocese in the Church of England by inviting I feel privileged to be exhibiting my own work alongside that of such each one to send two delegates creatives, standing on the shoulders of giants. to Trent Bridge and report back. The purpose will be to involve I am thrilled to be mounting Masters of Vision Exhibition (MOVE) parish churches within the 2015 with the help of some of the best manufacturers in the business. diocese in the world of sport and The exhibition this year will be bigger than ever thanks to hugely to share the good news of Jesus.” generous sponsorship from Fotospeed, Fujifilm and Lee Filters, unsparing support from Outdoor Photography Magazine and of Graham Daniels, Chief course, the breath taking photography of my fellow exhibitors. Executive of Christians in Sport, attended and delegates included Masters of Vision opens on Saturday 25th July and runs until Andy Dodwell – who is involved Sunday 23rd August. Private view at 7pm on Friday 24th July in in overseeing ministry in the Southwell Minster – all welcome. Open daily from 9am until 7pm, Rugby World Cup in Exeter Admission free. Diocese – and Ruth Graveling , a full time sports minister for St Thomas Church in Norwich. She said: “I am looking forward to meeting people who are excited about sports’ ministry and being encouraged by what God has done in and through sport and dream of what could be in the future.” Niftynotes 3 News in brief. News in brief. News in brief. News in brief. Continued from page 1 meet with representatives from parishes and to pray with them. He also visited a place of work, or organisation, connected with people in the deanery. Bishop Richard Inwood’s time as the Acting Bishop of Southwell and Nottingham concluded on 8th May and he will now revert to being an Honorary Assistant Bishop. A thank-you tea with the Bishop and his wife Liz was held at Jubilee House, and later, during evensong at the Minster, Bishop Tony Porter thanked him for his work in the diocese. Bishop Richard said: “It’s been a great privilege to have exercised which had to be transferred to the round the British Isles and major this ministry and to receive warm Minster as there wasn’t a church services in the Minster and at St welcomes in churches which I in the Deanery large enough to Mary’s, Nottingham, at which have visited. Among the accommodate the expected Bishop Tony and I had the highlights – as always in a congregation. privilege of preaching. Bishop’s ministry – have been the Confirmation services and the “Licensings too are great “Obviously, with my ministry Licensing of new priests coming occasions with their sense of being only voluntary and part- into post. expectancy and excitement about time, I haven’t had the the future. It’s been lovely too to opportunity of visiting every part “Every Confirmation is special catch up with some of those I’ve of the Diocese, but I am because, each time, the people licensed and to be encouraged by convinced that it is in very good being confirmed come with their stories from their first heart. I am also sure that you will different stories to tell about their months in post. go from strength to strength under journey to and with Christ. It’s the guidance of your new Bishop. been most encouraging to see the “There have been some great one- Do pray for Bishop Paul and his large numbers of people who off events too. There was the family as they settle in and get to have been confirmed in this past remarkable event in the Concert know you all. year. Hall put on by Nottingham Citizens just ahead of the General “Finally I am very grateful for all “Particular highlights were the Election with 2,000 people the support and help I have Youth Confirmation, the seeking to hold to account those received in fulfilling this role, Nottingham North Confirmation seeking election. especially from the senior staff at St Helen’s, Stapleford, where “At the end of June, the Mothers’ and the Bishops’ support team.” every bit of space in the church Union Annual Meeting came to was used for seating, and the this Diocese with guests from all Newstead Deanery Confirmation, 4 July 15 Events & information. Events & information. Events & informatio Minster Discovery Day 2015: New Minster "History and Faith" Tours 2015 A team of trained Guides ookings are now being provide conducted tours of taken for the annual Southwell Minster throughout Binformal learning day on 8th the year. They undertake 40-50 September 2015, aimed at adults tours every year and have been who would like to find out more looking at ways to make these about the life of the Minster. more extensive. Paul Hale, director of music at the Now that the State Chamber is Minster for many years, gives a talk open this can be added along entitled: 'A Millennium of Music at with the Educational Gardens the Minster', while workshops and maybe even an external include a chance to view some of tour of the Minster itself. the Minster's valuable paintings at Additional Guides have the Dean's Residence, a trip up the recently have been trained as bell tower or a walking tour of the the Minster prepare for more Cathedral with the architect. visitors this year. You can choose 3 from a choice of 15 workshops, and it is a chance to Guides and Stewards are now relax in wonderful surroundings and enjoy the hospitality. easily recognisable with their Refreshments are provided all day. badges and blue gowns. They are happy to conduct a tour for Full details and booking forms from: any number of people. Why Matt Hustwayte, Jubilee House, 8 Westgate, Southwell, not request a tour if you have Nottinghamshire, NG25 0JH [email protected] friends or visitors staying, the 01636817993 or can be downloaded from the education pages of the Minster is full of so many Minster website: www.southwellminster.org wonderful treasurers. To book a tour contact Nikki Smith in the Minster Office, tel.