<p><strong>Clergy Mailing&nbsp;- July&nbsp;2017 </strong><br><strong>Contents </strong></p><p><strong>1. Nifty&nbsp;Notes 2. Ministry&nbsp;Vacancies 3. Open&nbsp;Churches Weekends 4. Summer&nbsp;Holiday Fun 5. Education&nbsp;Sunday </strong></p><p><strong>Niftynotes </strong></p><p>news &amp; information from the Diocese </p><p><a href="/goto?url=http://www.southwell.anglican.org" target="_blank"><strong>www.southwell.anglican.org </strong></a></p><p><strong>JULY 2017 </strong></p><p></p><ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">email: [email protected] </li><li style="flex:1">Compiled by Nicola Mellors </li></ul><p></p><p><strong>Bishop of Southwell &amp; Nottingham to ordain twenty clergy this month </strong></p><p>record number of new clergy will be ordained by the Bishop of </p><p><strong>MICHAELALLEN</strong>: Michael is </p><p>married to Beth and they have two children, Florence (2 ½) and Henry (8 months). Michael will serve his title with The Revd Tim Parker in the East Leake, West Leake, Stanford-on-Soar, </p><p>A</p><p>Southwell &amp; Nottingham on 1st and 2nd July in the Minster. Twenty will be ordained as deacons and priests to serve in parishes across the diocese, from East Leake in the south to Bawtry in the north.&nbsp;It is the largest number of stipendiary clergy being ordained in the diocese for over twenty years, including five of those being ordained deacon who are under 30.&nbsp;They will be serving in churches that <br>Rempstone and Costock Benefice. </p><p><strong>NAEEM BAHADUR</strong>: Naeem is </p><p>married to Rubina and they have two children, Cyrus (5) and Jeremiah (3).&nbsp;Naeem trained for ministry at the Queen’s Foundation, Birmingham. He will </p><p><em>Continued on page 3 </em></p><p><strong>Michele Hampson </strong></p><p>church. This is such a great encouragement as we seek to grow the church in every community, bringing the hope of Jesus Christ to people of all ages.” incorporate every part of the diocese: city centre, outer urban, market towns, and rural </p><p><strong>In this month’s issue: </strong></p><p><strong>2 </strong>News in brief </p><p>communities. <br>The Deacon candidates are: <br>Bishop Paul says: “I am thrilled </p><p>to be ordaining so many deacons and priests to serve in churches across the Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham. It is a wonderful sign of the commitment to see local churches flourishing and growing across the diocese. They are people with diverse gifts, backgrounds and personalities, each one is called by God to dedicate their lives to serve as leaders in the mission of the </p><p><strong>PETER SHAW</strong>: Peter is married </p><p>to Steph. He will be serving his title with the Revd Canon Tim Pullen in the Wollaton benefice. </p><p><strong>4 </strong>Events &amp; information </p><p><strong>5 </strong>Prayer Diary <br>`<strong>9 </strong>Training Courses <strong>11 </strong>What’s On </p><p><strong>MICHELE HAMPSON</strong>: A </p><p>psychiatrist who trained at St John’s and then at Ridley Hall Cambridge. Michele will be serving her title with the Revd Dr Megan Smith in Lenton Benefice. </p><p><strong>12 </strong>Comings &amp; Goings </p><p></p><ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1"><strong>2</strong></li><li style="flex:1"><strong>July 17 </strong></li></ul><p></p><p><strong>News in brief. . . News in brief. . . News in brief. . . News in brief. . . </strong></p><p><strong>Archbishop's </strong></p><p><strong>Farewell to the men and women </strong></p><p><strong>Palace </strong></p><p><strong>who commit themselves to the </strong></p><p><strong>Southwell Minster </strong></p><p><strong>safety of us all </strong></p><p><strong>Specialist Plant </strong></p><p>t Easter this year I handed </p><p><strong>Fair 2017 </strong></p><p>over the responsibility of </p><p>A</p><p>Chaplain to the </p><p><strong>Top Plant Nurseries with something special for every garden </strong></p><p>Nottinghamshire Fire and rescue Service to The Reverend David Milner. This followed a period in which David shadowed me in my ministry to the wonderful men and women who commit themselves daily to the safety of us all through the Fire and rescue Service. </p><p><strong>Sunday </strong><br><strong>13th August </strong><br><strong>11 am-4pm </strong></p><p>The work of a chaplain in this </p><p><strong>Entry donation: £1.00 </strong></p><p>context is much the same as that of any priest, namely to become <br>In aid of the Minster’s project to </p><p>conserve and better interpret the stone carvings of animals, plants and green men in the late thirteenth century Chapter <br>House known and to be seen to be available and, to some extent, share the life of those with whom the ministry is set.&nbsp;This is done partly by the traditional pastoral technique of getting known, not least by visiting Fire Stations and gaining an insight into the Watch system and the continuing training of Firefighters.&nbsp;But there is more.&nbsp;The Fire Service recognises the value of chaplaincy in that the chaplain is kept informed of major incidents and if an Incident Commander at a callout, whether a fire or a road traffic collision, deeds it helpful, the chaplain attends and is available to the Firefighters both during the course of the incident and afterwards. </p><p>T<strong>he Archbishop's Palace, </strong><br><strong>Southwell Minster </strong><br><strong>Church Street, Southwell, </strong><br><strong>Notts NG25 0HD email: info@ archbishopspalacesouthwell. org.uk </strong></p><p>Frequently the Fire Service is the first on the scene of what can be distressing and serious situations, often involving death or serious injury; firefighters will often have to deal with traumatic situations, both for themselves as well as members of the public.&nbsp;My experience of these men and women is that they act with consummate professionalism on all such occasions – the role of the chaplain is to be available both at the time if necessary and afterwards.&nbsp;A great deal is achieved through the sharing of a cup of tea round the crew-room table in the Fire Station, often in the small hours of the night. </p><p><a href="/goto?url=http://www.southwellminster.org" target="_blank"><strong>www.southwellminster.org </strong></a><br><strong>Tel: 01 636 81 2649 </strong></p><p><strong>planthuntersfairs.co.uk </strong><br><strong>513115Specialist Plant Fairs at </strong><br><strong>Beautiful Gardens and Countryside Locations </strong></p><p>My eight years as Chaplain to the Notts Fire &amp; Rescue Service have been immensely rewarding and it has been a privilege to be involved with such committed people, inspiring examples of commitment to the safety of us all. </p><p><strong>The Venerable Robin Turner CB DL Chaplain Notts Fire &amp; Rescues Service 2009-17 </strong></p><p></p><ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1"><strong>Niftynotes </strong></li><li style="flex:1"><strong>3</strong></li></ul><p></p><p><strong>News in brief. . . News in brief. . . News in brief. . . News in brief. . . </strong></p><p><em>Continued from page 1 </em></p><p><strong>RACHEL MITCHELL</strong>: </p><p>He trained at the Lincoln School </p><ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">of Theology, and is serving his </li><li style="flex:1">Rachel, who is married to Sid, </li></ul><p>be serving his title with The Revd </p><p>Clive Burrows in the Hyson Green &amp; Forest Fields Benefice. studied at St. John’s College. She&nbsp;title with The Revd Malcolm will serve her title with the Revd Canon Mark Tanner in the Radcliffe-on-Trent and Shelford Benefice. <br>Lambert in the Annesley with Newstead and Kirkby Woodhouse Benefice. </p><p><strong>ANTHONY DIXON</strong>: Anthony is </p><p>married to Amy. He trained at Ridley Hall, Cambridge, and will serve his title with the Revd Alison Jones in a new MidCounty Resource Church in the Deanery of Newark &amp; Southwell. </p><p><strong>WILL FOULGER</strong>. Will&nbsp;is </p><p>married to Vikki, and they have four children - Iris, Jonah, Jesse &amp; Huck. He trained at Cranmer <br>Nine priest candidates are being ordained on Saturday 1st July: </p><p><strong>LYDIA CARTWRIGHT</strong>: Lydia&nbsp;Hall, Durham. Will is serving as a is married to Drew and they have&nbsp;pioneer curate with Jonny Hughes three children: Daisy (12), Isaac (10) and Hannah (8). Lydia is serving her title with The Revd Canon Peter Huxtable in the Stapleford Benefice. at Trinity Church Nottingham. </p><p><strong>SIMON FELLOWS</strong>: Simon is </p><p>married to Julia. He trained at St. John’s College and will be serving his title with The Revd Canon Peter Huxtable in the Stapleford Benefice. </p><p><strong>JONNY HUGHES</strong>: Jonny&nbsp;is </p><p>married to Amy and they have four young children, Grace (6), Joseph (4), Eden (2) and Anna (2). He leads the team at Trinity Church Nottingham. </p><p><strong>GARRETH FRANK</strong>: Garreth </p><p>trained at Cranmer Hall, Durham, and will serve his title with the Revd Canon Steve Silvester in the Nottingham St Nicholas Benefice. </p><p><strong>AMANDA LEES</strong>: Amanda is </p><p>married to Michael and they have four children, Francesca (14), Sebastian (12), Frederick (10) and Roland (7). She trained for ministry at St. John’s School of Mission, Nottingham, and is serving her title in the United Benefice of Blidworth and Rainworth, with the Revd Hazel Robinson. </p><p><strong>BECKY HANCOCK</strong>: Becky&nbsp;is </p><p>married to John and they have two children, Ellie (15) and James (12). She trained for ministry at St John’s, Nottingham. Becky&nbsp;will serve her title with the Revd Jonathan Strickland in the Bawtry with Austerfield, Misson, Everton &amp; Mattersey Benefice. </p><p><strong>Philip Howson </strong></p><p><strong>PHILIP HOWSON</strong>: Philip&nbsp;is </p><p>married to Imogen and they have two daughters. He is serving his title with the Revd Zoe Burton in&nbsp;married to Trine and they have the Benefice of Ollerton with Boughton. </p><p><strong>CHRIS PEARSE</strong>: Chris is </p><p>two children, Gracie (3) and Joshua (1). Chris trained for ministry at Ridley Hall, Cambridge, and is serving his title with the Revd Canon Tim Pullen in the Wollaton Benefice. </p><p><strong>KAREN HANFORD</strong>: Karen is </p><p>married to David and they have a son, Richard. She trained at St John’s and will serve her title with the Revd Canon Tim Pullen in the Wollaton Benefice. </p><p><strong>TIM CHAMBERS</strong>: Tim&nbsp;is </p><p>married to Clare, a teacher. He trained at St Mellitus College in London. He is serving his title with the Revd Lee Proudlove in the West Bridgford Benefice. </p><p><strong>ANDREW STEWART</strong>: Andrew </p><p>is married to Menekse.&nbsp;He trained for ministry at St John’s College, Nottingham, and is serving his title with The Revd Chris Hodder in the Wilford Hill Benefice. </p><p><strong>CHRISTOPHER LEE</strong>: Chris is </p><p>married to Ruth. He trained at Cranmer Hall in Durham and will serve his title with the Revd David Pickersgill at St Mary’s with St Leonard’s Newark. </p><p><strong>STEVEN COTTERILL</strong>: Steve </p><p>is married to Julie and they have three children, Rebekah (27) Matthew (25) and Bethany (17). </p><p></p><ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1"><strong>4</strong></li><li style="flex:1"><strong>July 17 </strong></li></ul><p></p><p><strong>Events &amp; information. . . Events &amp; information. . . Events &amp; informatio </strong></p><p><strong>Meeting of the </strong></p><p><strong>Open-air garden theatre at The Archbishop’s Palace </strong></p><p><strong>Southwell Chapter of the Society of Catholic Priests </strong></p><p>The Southwell Chapter of the Society of Catholic Priests will meet on 27th July at Egmanton and would like to invite anyone interested in church education to join them. </p><p><strong>18th July 2017 </strong></p><p>The speaker is the Revd Richard Peers, Liverpool diocesan director of education and a </p><p><strong>‘The Wind in the Willows’ </strong></p><p>teacher himself. The meeting begins with a Eucharist at the </p><p><strong>Outdoor Theatre production by Chapter House Productions </strong></p><p>Church of Our Lady of </p><p><strong>in the Education Garden of the Archbishop’s Palace. </strong></p><p>Egmanton at 12 noon, followed by a light lunch in the church </p><p><strong>Garden open from 5pm and the production to start at 6.30pm. </strong></p><p>hall after which Fr Richard will speak and engage in debate and </p><p><strong>Tickets and information from Southwell Minster 01636 812933, </strong></p><p>discussion. No charge. </p><p><a href="/goto?url=http://www.seetickets.com" target="_blank"><strong>See Tickets 0871 0260 www.seetickets.com </strong></a><br><strong>Further details: Matthew </strong><br><strong>Adult £15, Child £10, Family (2 Adults and 2 Children) £44. </strong><br><strong>Askey or Margaret Oldroyd. </strong></p><p><strong>10% discount for parties of 10 or more. </strong><br><strong>Please register your interest, </strong></p><p><strong>for catering purposes. </strong><br><strong>Bring your own rugs or low-backed seating. </strong><br><strong>Email: frmaskey@ </strong></p><p><strong>btinternet.com or </strong><a href="mailto:[email protected]" target="_blank"><strong>[email protected] </strong></a></p><p><strong>A second </strong><br><strong>Parish Buying </strong><br><strong>Winter with the Celts </strong></p><p><strong>video </strong></p><p>The planning team are hard at work preparing for a second Winter <br>Parish Buying have released a video of Church Warden with the Celts series of bible studies <br>Jacqueline Brown talking about the benefits of joining the Buying Service, which focuses on quality, and ethically sound products, at competitive rates. <br>Offered on behalf of Newark &amp; Southwell deanery, but open to all, the studies will focus on Celtic spirituality. </p><p>They will run from October to February in Upton and Farndon churches </p><p><strong>Watch the video here </strong><a href="/goto?url=https://www.parishbuying.org" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.parishbuying.org. </strong></a><strong>uk/news/7744-testimony.html </strong><br><strong>Advance information from </strong><br><strong>Roy Parsons on 01636 673422 </strong></p><p></p><ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1"><strong>Niftynotes </strong></li><li style="flex:1"><strong>5</strong></li></ul><p></p><p><strong>Prayerdiary </strong></p><p><a href="/goto?url=http://www.southwell.anglican.org" target="_blank"><strong>www.southwell.anglican.org </strong></a></p><p><strong>Compiled for Nifty Notes </strong></p><p><strong>In August we pray for. . . </strong></p><p></p><ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1"><strong>Tue 01 Aug </strong></li><li style="flex:1"><strong>Revd Michael Allen (East Leake, West Leake, Stanford-on-Soar, Rempstone &amp; </strong></li></ul><p><strong>Costock Benefice) </strong></p><p>Port Elizabeth - (Southern Africa)The Rt Revd Nceba Nopece </p><p></p><ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1"><strong>Wed 02 Aug </strong></li><li style="flex:1"><strong>Revd Naeem Bahadur (Hyson Green with Forest Fields Benefice), Revd Denise </strong></li></ul><p><strong>Watkinson (Hyson Green with Forest Fields Benefice) </strong></p><p>Popondota - (Papua New Guinea)The Rt Revd Lindsley Ihove Port Moresby - (Papua New Guinea)The Rt Revd Denny Guka </p><p><strong>Thu 03 Aug Fri 04 Aug Sat 05 Aug </strong><br><strong>SECTOR MINISTRIES: Lowdham Grange Prison (Mark Savage) </strong></p><p>Port Sudan - (Northern, Sudan)The Rt Revd Abdu Kodi </p><p><strong>Revd Anthony Dixon (Mid County Resource Church) </strong></p><p>Portsmouth - (Canterbury, England)The Rt Revd Christopher Foster </p><p><strong>Revd Simon Fellows (Stapleford Benefice), Revd Lydia Cartwright (Stapleford Benefice) </strong></p><p>Pretoria - (Southern Africa)The Rt Revd Johannes Seoka </p><p><strong>Sun 06 Aug Mon 07 Aug Tue 08 Aug </strong><br><strong>Revd Garreth Frank (Nottingham St Nicholas Benefice) </strong></p><p>Puerto Rico - (XI, The Episcopal Church)The Rt Revd Wilfrido Orench Evangelical Lutheran Church in Finland: Diocese of Helsinki, Bishop Irja Askola </p><p><strong>Revd Becky Hancock (Bawtry with Austerfield, Misson, Everton and Mattersey Benefice) </strong></p><p>Pune - (North India)The Rt Revd Andrew Rathod </p><p><strong>Revd Michele Hampson (Lenton Benefice) </strong></p><p>Qu'Appelle - (Rupert's Land, Canada)The Rt Revd Robert Hardwick Quebec - (Canada, Canada)The Rt Revd Bruce Myers </p><p></p><ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1"><strong>6</strong></li><li style="flex:1"><strong>July 17 </strong></li></ul><p></p><p><strong>In August we pray for. . . </strong></p><p></p><ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1"><strong>Wed 09 Aug </strong></li><li style="flex:1"><strong>Revd Karen Hanford (Wollaton Benefice), Revd Christopher Pearse (Wollaton </strong></li></ul><p><strong>Benefice), Revd Peter Shaw (Wollaton Benefice and Pioneer Curate for Nottingham North Deanery) </strong></p><p>Rajasthan - (North India)The Rt Revd Darbara Singh </p><p><strong>Thu 10 Aug Fri 11 Aug </strong><br><strong>DIOCESAN STAFF: Director of Parish Support for the Diocese, Fraser McNish and his colleagues </strong></p><p>Rayalaseema - (South India)The Rt Revd B D Rao </p><p><strong>Revd Christopher Lee (Newark upon Trent with Coddington Team Ministry Benefice) </strong></p><p>Recife - (Brazil)The Rt Revd João Cancio Peixoto </p><p><strong>Sat 12 Aug Sun 13 Aug </strong><br><strong>Revd Rachel Mitchell (Radcliffe on Trent and Shelford Benefice) </strong></p><p>Rejaf - (Loryko, Sudan)The Rt Revd Enock Tombe </p><p><strong>Revd Andrew Stewart (Wilford Hill Benefice) </strong></p><p>Remo - (Lagos, Nigeria)The Rt Revd Michael Fape </p><p><em>Church of Sweden: Diocese of Stockholm, Bishop Eva Brunne </em></p><p><strong>Mon 14 Aug Tue 15 Aug Wed 16 Aug </strong><br><strong>Revd Tim Chambers (West Bridgford Benefice) </strong></p><p>Renk - (Upper Nile, Sudan)The Rt Revd Joseph Atem </p><p><strong>Revd Steve Cotterill (Annesley with Newstead and Kirkby Woodhouse Benefice) </strong></p><p>Rhode Island - (I, The Episcopal Church)The Rt Revd Nicholas Knisely </p><p><strong>Revd Jonny Hughes (Trinity Church Nottingham), Revd Will Foulger (Trinity Church Nottingham) </strong></p><p>Rift Valley - (Tanzania)The Rt Revd John Lupaa </p><p><strong>Thu 17 Aug Fri 18 Aug Sat 19 Aug </strong><br><strong>SECTOR MINISTRIES: Whatton Prison (Vacant) </strong></p><p>Rio de Janeiro - (Brazil)The Rt Revd Filadelfo Neto </p><p><strong>Revd Philip Howson (Ollerton with Boughton Benefice) </strong></p><p>Rio Grande - (VII, The Episcopal Church)The Rt Revd Michael Vono </p><p><strong>Revd Amanda Lees (Blidworth &amp; Rainworth Benefice) </strong></p><p>Perth - (Western Australia, Australia)The Most Revd Roger Herft Assistant Bishop of Perth - (Australia)The Rt Revd Kate Wilmot Perth - Eastern and Rural Region - (Western Australia, Australia)The Rt Revd Wilmot Perth - Goldfields-Country Region - (Western Australia, Australia)The Rt Revd Jeremy James Riverina - (New South Wales, Australia)The Rt Revd Rob Gillion </p><p></p><ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1"><strong>Sun 20 Aug </strong></li><li style="flex:1"><strong>Revd Wendy Bradley (Aspley Benefice) </strong></li></ul><p></p><p>Rochester (USA) - (II, The Episcopal Church)The Rt Revd Prince Singh Rochester - (Canterbury, England)The Rt Revd James Langstaff Rochester - (Canterbury, England) Vacant </p><p></p><ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1"><strong>Niftynotes </strong></li><li style="flex:1"><strong>7</strong></li></ul><p></p><p><strong>In August we pray for. . . </strong></p><p><em>Evangelical Lutheran Church in Denmark: Diocese of Aarhus, Bishop Henrik Wigh- Poulsen </em></p><p><strong>Mon 21 Aug Tue 22 Aug Wed 23 Aug </strong><br><strong>Revd Kirstine Buchan (Beeston Benefice), Revd Rob Wiggins (Beeston Benefice) </strong></p><p>Rockhampton - (Queensland, Australia)The Rt Revd David Robinson </p><p><strong>Revd Ben Clayton (Nottingham St Jude Benefice) </strong></p><p>Rokon - (Loryko, Sudan)The Rt Revd Francis Mori </p><p><strong>Revd Tom Devas (Wollaton Park Benefice) </strong></p><p>Rorya - (Tanzania)The Rt Revd John Adiema Ruaha - (Tanzania)The Rt Revd Joseph Mgomi </p><p><strong>Thu 24 Aug Fri 25 Aug Sat 26 Aug </strong><br><strong>Revd Mina Munns (Selston with Westwood Benefice) </strong></p><p>Rumbek - (Bahr El Ghazal, Sudan)The Rt Revd Alapayo Kuctiel </p><p><strong>Revd James Pacey (Hucknall Team Ministry) </strong></p><p>Rumonge - (Burundi)The Rt Revd Pedaculi Birakengana </p><p><strong>Revd Jenny Sharpe (Warsop St Peter &amp; St Paul with Sookholme St Augustine Benefice) </strong></p><p>Rupert's Land - (Rupert's Land, Canada)The Rt Revd Donald Phillips </p><p><strong>Sun 27 Aug Mon 28 Aug </strong><br><strong>Revd Andy Tufnell (Gamston &amp; Bridgford Benefice), Revd Maureen Collins (Wilford Benefice) </strong></p><p>Ruvuma - (Tanzania)The Rt Revd Maternus Kapinga Evangelical Lutheran Church in Finland: Diocese of Espoo, Bishop Tapio Luoma </p><p><strong>BANK HOLIDAY- we pray for all members of the Church in their vocation and ministry, that they may serve the Lord in truth and love </strong></p><p>Ruwenzori - (Uganda)The Rt Revd Reuben Kisembo South Rwenzori - (Uganda)The Rt Revd Jackson Nzerebende </p><p><strong>Tue 29 Aug Wed 30 Aug </strong><br><strong>Revd Cora Yarrien (Daybrook Benefice), Revd Jane Walker (Sherwood Benefice), </strong></p><p>Sabah - (South East Asia)The Rt Revd Melter Tais Assistant Bishop of Sabah - (South East Asia)The Rt Revd John Yeo </p><p><strong>ORDINANDS IN TRAINING: Toby Artis, David Bean, Jack Bull, Ben Evans, Richard Hanford, Debs Hudghton, Simon Jones, Ben Marston, Francis Moloney </strong></p><p>Sabongidda-Ora - (Bendel, Nigeria)The Rt Revd John Akao </p><p></p><ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1"><strong>Thu 31 Aug </strong></li><li style="flex:1"><strong>ORDINANDS DUE TO COMMENCE TRAINING SEPT 2017: Esther Allin, John </strong></li></ul><p><strong>Blakeley, Claire Ellwood, Claire Melless, Jonathan Mole, Susan Pendenque, Pippa Scott, Alex Shiells, Tom Tuck </strong></p>