Take your stand in the fight against food poverty

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1 Niftynotes news & information from the Diocese Compiled by Nicola Mellors With half a million people in the UK dependent on food aid, this year s Lent Appeal will focus on food poverty, and spiritual and practical ways of tackling this. Donations collected during Lent will go to local projects that help to put healthy food on people s plates. FEBRUARY nicola@southwell.anglican.org Take your stand in the fight against food poverty With many families only one unexpected bill away from not being able to afford to eat, the End Hunger Fast campaign will highlight the struggle of people in food poverty at national and local levels. Focusing on this theme as a diocese we want to encourage churches to use Lent as a time of fasting, praying, reflecting and giving. The Bible tells us that when the Jewish people faced a national crisis they prayed and fasted for three days (Esther 9: 31); fasting and praying helps us to focus on ways in which we can better help our struggling neighbours. More information on the campaigns, and resources for people who want to take part and stand up against the scandal of food poverty, will be released as we approach the start of Lent, including details of the projects that will be supported Ecoworks, in Nottingham, and developing the idea of Edible Church Yards in the county. In this month s issue: 2 News in brief 4 Events & information 5 Prayer Diary 9 Training Courses 11 What s On 12 Comings & Goings

2 2 February 14 News in brief... News in brief... News in brief... News in brief... Scattering seeds of faith in Nottinghamshire The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby has endorsed a new book on evangelism written by the Rt Revd Tony Porter, Bishop of Sherwood. Seed Scattering a paperback produced by the Diocese of Southwell & Nottingham is described as a model for spreading the Christian faith and is Bishop Tony s fifth book. Justin Welby writes Bishop Tony leads from the front. Clearly and practically he sets out the ways and means of sharing the gospel locally, and urges us all to realize that our own hands are full of seeds and we are those called to do the scattering. Bishop Tony and his wife, Lucille, have travelled round the diocese, speaking at parish events attended by both church members and non members. From quizzes and plays to assemblies, dog walks and Men s Breakfasts, Bishop Tony draws on his experience visiting prisoners and residential addiction centres, through parish life in Moss Side and as a Manchester City football chaplain and in response to the mission statement of Jesus. He reflects: Jesus ministry was to the marginalised, the excluded, the stinking rich and the stinking poor. As heads and tails are two sides of the same coin, so go together serving the excluded and proclaiming the Gospel. There is no tension; you simply cannot have one without the other. He said: Lucille and I have loved our 22 Seed Scattering weekends in parishes right across Nottinghamshire, including a fabulous recent visit to St Thomas Kirkby as they reached out with the Good News of the Gospel to the community, and to Mansfield Town Football Club for various activities. Our prayer is that the book will inspire my brother (and hopefully soon to be sister) bishops to model good practice in scattering the seed of the Gospel, leading people to Christ, and encouraging parish churches to do the same. For further information about Seed Scattering and to order a copy of the book (or any of Bishop Tony s other books) please jenny@southwell.anglican.org or tel: Seed Scattering is 5 each or ten copies for 30. Cheques are to be made payable to Southwell & Nottingham DBF and send your address details so books can be posted out. Vacancy in See Consultation The process of identifying the next Bishop of Southwell and Nottingham has started. A series of consultation evenings began last month. It is hoped as many church members as possible will be encouraged to attend, to join the debate and help in the important task of appointing the right person to lead the Church in Nottinghamshire. Each session will start with prayer followed by an explanation of the process. There will then be discussion on what skills and gifts the next Bishop will need to lead the diocese in the transforming mission of God. The consultation events, which start at 7pm, are as follows: February 4: Worksop St Anne February 19: St John s Centre, Mansfield A further date is set to be added in the Newark and Sherwood area.

3 Niftynotes 3 News in brief... News in brief... News in brief... News in brief... Call the parish nurse? Do you have any nurses in your church? Or are you one yourself? Then you might be interested in the concept of Parish nursing... The Bible gives us a model of health that includes physical, mental, community and spiritual wellbeing. In other words, whole person health. Yet often these things are divided up and provided for in separate ways. Parish nurses seek to do some joined up interventions for public health. Not dressings or injections, but health advice, advocacy and accompaniment. They are appointed or employed and line-managed by the local church, for one or more sessions a week, which can be on a paid basis or just expenses only. They are registered nurses, so they follow their professional code of practice. All of them have some community experience and many of them work in the NHS for the rest of the week. They build good relationships with other health providers in the area, and with the pastoral team, offering extra help with understanding of medical conditions, risk factors and treatments. This enables the church to reach out to its community in a new way... through health ministry: helping people of all ages and backgrounds to enjoy better health, to use the health services more effectively, to manage any chronic conditions they may have, to volunteer to help others, and to pray... sometimes for the first time. Interested? Then contact David McCoulough, Director of Partnerships & Mission , davidmcc@southwell.anglican.org to find out more. Or check out the website for Parish Nursing Ministries UK, They provide a one week introductory course, study days, resourcing, professional and coordination support for churches and nurses. Retreats & special events at Launde Abbey Snowdrop Spectaculars February 15th 23rd and March 8th 17th Enjoy a saunter through the snowdrops at Launde Abbey and wander amongst the winter flowers in our beautifully landscaped gardens and woodland areas. Having viewed the snowdrops you are then invited to enjoy a delicious cream tea in our Dining Room. There is no need to book unless you wish to bring a large group. 6 per person, which includes scone, jam and a cup of tea/coffee or squash. 2pm 4pm on the above dates only Living into God s new future preparing for retirement: 17th 20th February A retreat for single and married clergy, their spouses and partners led by Bishop Gordon Mursell Price: 250 per person or 400 for a couple including all meals and accommodation Further details and to book, call or visit www/laundeabbey.org.uk

4 4 February 14 Events & information... Events & information... Events & informatio Supporting our local credit unions 100 x just before Christmas we heard that 120 people have now become members of Nottingham Credit Union or 2Shires Credit Union with over 50,000 deposited smashing our target of 10,000! 25 x 5k - the new initiative to encourage organisations to save with the credit unions has seen the Diocesan Board of Finance, Southwell Minster plus at least two more PCC s to join. Pldging to save over 20,000 It is possible to open a corporate account with between 100 and 15,000. Transforming Worship If you want to know more visit the diocesan website or contact: David McCoulough Director of Partnerships & Mission , davidmcc@southwell.anglican.org The Southwell Chapter of the Society of Catholic Priests [SCP] resolved at their AGM in November 2013 to transfer some of their funds to the Nottingham Credit Union. Here the Rector, the Revd Chris Levy, hands over a cheque for 300 to Martin Swaby, who received it on behalf of the Credit Union. On March 1st the Diocese welcomes national worship leaders for special one-day conference. Geraldine Latty, an international worship leader, gospel singer and speaker, along with Philip Jakob, a leading choirmaster and organist and member of the Iona Community, will be at Southwell Minster for the Transforming Worship Conference. The day includes a wide range of practical workshops covering everything from preaching to youth worship, and is suitable for clergy, lay ministers, musicians, worship leaderesm, and anyone who wants to grow in worship. The brochure / booking forms are available from Catriona Gundlach, catriona@ southwell.anglican.org or Nick Harding, nick@ southwell.anglican.org, and can be downloaded from the diocese website. Please book as soon as possible... full details are included in the brochure.

5 Niftynotes 5 Prayerdiary Compiled for Nifty Notes In March we pray for... Sat 01 Mar Gamston & Bridgford, St Luke; Pierrepont Gamston Primary School (Mark Fraser) Barrackpore - (North India) The Rt Revd Brojen Malakar Sun 02 Mar Mon 03 Mar Tue 04 Mar Wed 05 Mar Thu 06 Mar Fri 07 Mar Sat 08 Mar Sun 09 Mar Mon 10 Mar Tue 11 Mar All engaged in the Healing Ministry throughout the Diocese of Southwell & Nottingham PRAY for Province de L'Eglise Anglicane Du Congo The Most Revd Kahwa Isingoma Archbishop of the Congo & Bishop of Kinshasa Lady Bay, All Hallows; Holme Pierrepont, St Edmund (Mark Rodel, Howard Bateson) Bath & Wells - (Canterbury, England) The Rt Revd Peter Hancock Bath & Wells - Taunton - (Canterbury, England) The Rt Revd Peter Maurice Ruddington, St Peter; St Peter s Primary School (Andrew Buchanan) Bathurst - (New South Wales, Australia) The Rt Revd Ian Palmer Assistant Bishop of Bathurst - (New South Wales, Australia) Vacant ASH WEDNESDAY pray for all healing and wholeness Bauchi - (Jos, Nigeria) The Rt Revd Musa Tula Regional Chaplain for South & East Region RAF, ATC Wing Chaplain (Peter Hooper) Belize - (West Indies) The Rt Revd Philip Wright Normanton-on-Soar, St James; Sutton Bonington, St Anne; Sutton Bonington St Michael (Vacant: Area Dean: John Bentham; Lay Chair: Sue Waterston; Churchwardens: Janet Bonser, Christopher Ashworth, David Etherton, Beth Clarke, Julia Watts) Bendigo - (Victoria, Australia) The Rt Revd Andrew Curnow West Bridgford, St Giles (Lee Proudlove) Benin - (Bendel, Nigeria) The Rt Revd Peter Imasuen Diocesan Readers (Alison Cox, Ministry Development Adviser; Chris Perrett, Warden; Barbara Coleman, Readers and RLM CME Officer) PRAY for The Church of England The Most Revd and Rt Hon Justin Welby Archbishop of Canterbury Wilford, St Wilfrid; South Wilford Primary School, The Nottingham Emmanuel (VA) School (Phil Marsh) Coimbatore - (South India) The Rt Revd Manickam Dorai Wilford Hill, St Paul (Chris Hodder, Isabelle Hamley)

6 6 February 14 In March we pray for... Bethlehem - (III, The Episcopal Church) The Rt Revd Dr Paul Marshall Wed 12 Mar Thu 13 Mar Fri 14 Mar Sat 15 Mar Sun 16 Mar Mon 17 Mar Tue 18 Mar Wed 19 Mar Thu 20 Mar Fri 21 Mar Sat 22 Mar Sun 23 Mar BASSETLAW & BAWTRY DEANERY (Area Dean: Vacant; Lay Chair: John Chambers; Associate Priests: Tim Pownall Jones, Irene Tissington) Bhopal - (North India) The Rt Revd Vacant Diocesan Registrar, Amanda Redgate and her colleagues Bida - (Abuja, Nigeria) The Rt Revd Jonah Kolo Austerfield, St Helena; Bawtry, St Nicholas; Misson, St John the Baptist (Jonathan Strickland, Paul Savage) Birmingham - (Canterbury, England) The Rt Revd David Urquhart Birmingham - Aston - (Canterbury, England) The Rt Revd Andrew John Watson Beckingham, All Saints; Walkeringham, St Mary Magdalene; Misterton, All Saints; West Stockwith, St Mary the Blessed Virgin (David Henson) Blackburn - (York, England) The Rt Revd Julian Henderson Blackburn - Burnley - (York, England) The Rt Revd John Goddard Blackburn - Lancaster - (York, England) The Rt Revd Geoffrey Pearson The Lord Lieutenant, Sir John Peace and the High Sheriff, Nicky Weston PRAY for Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui The Most Revd Dr Paul Kwong Archbishop of Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui & Bishop of Hong Kong Island Diocese of Karlstad, Bishop Esbjorn Hagberg Blyth, St Mary & St Martin; St Mary & St Martin s Church School; Ranskill, St Barnabas; Scrooby, St Wilfrid (Kate Bottley) Bo (Sierra Leone) - (West Africa) The Rt Revd Emmanuel Tucker Carlton-in-Lindrick, St John the Evangelist; Langold, St Luke; Oldcotes, St Mark (Jane Blatherwick) Boga - (Congo) The Rt Revd Mugenyi Bahemuka Clayworth, St Peter; Everton, Holy Trinity; Mattersey, All Saints; Gringley-on-the- Hill, St Peter & St Paul; St Peter s Church School (Area Dean: Vacant; Lay Chair: John Chambers; Associate Priests: Tim Pownall Jones, Irene Tissington; Churchwardens: Peter Gull, Jane Spittlehouse, Ann Mills, Hugo Dunkley, Ann-Marie Morley) Bolivia - (Southern Cone) The Rt Revd Frank Lyons Bishop s Adviser in Pastoral Care and Counselling (Ian Lambert) Bondo - (Kenya) The Rt Revd Johannes Angela Harworth, all Saints; Harworth Church School (Leah Vasey-Saunders) Bor - (Sudan) The Rt Revd Ruben Ngong Holbeck, St Winifred; Norton Cuckney, St Mary; Norton Cuckney Church School (Simon Cash, Brian Little) Botswana - (Central Africa) The Rt Revd Metlhayotlhe Belemi Diocesan Synod (Pam Bishop: Chair of the House of Laity and Phil Williams: Chair of the House of Clergy) PRAY for The Church of the Province of the Indian Ocean The Most Revd Ian Ernest Archbishop, Province of Indian Ocean & Bishop of Mauritius Archbishop Janis Vanags, Bishop Einars Alpe, Bishop Pavils Bruvers

7 Niftynotes 7 In March we pray for... Mon 24 Mar Tue 25 Mar Wed 26 Mar Thu 27 Mar Fri 28 Mar Sat 29 Mar Sun 30 Mar Mon 31 Mar RETFORD AREA TEAM MINISTRY: Babworth, All Saints; Ranby, St Martin; Scofton with Osberton, St John; Ranby C of E Primary School (Mark Vasey-Saunders) Bradford - (York, England) The Rt Revd Nicholas Baines Ripon and Leeds - (York, England) The Rt Revd John Packer Ripon and Leeds - Knaresborough - (York, England) The Rt Revd James Bell Wakefield - (York, England) The Rt Revd Stephen Platten Wakefield - Pontefract - (York, England) The Rt Revd Anthony Robinson Clarborough, St John the Baptist; Hayton, St Peter; North Wheatley, St Peter & St Paul, with West Burton; Bole, St Martin with Saundby; Sturton, St Peter & St Paul; with Littleborough; North Wheatley C of E Primary School, Sturton C of E Primary School (Mark Cantrill) Brandon - (Rupert's Land, Canada) The Rt Revd James Njegovan Dunham-on-Trent, St Oswald, with Darlton, Ragnall, Fledborough; East Drayton, St Peter; East Markham, St John the Baptist; Askham, St Nicholas; Headon, St Peter, with Upton; Grove, St Helen; Dunham C of E Primary School (Julia Jesson) Brechin - (Scotland) The Rt Revd Dr Nigel Peyton Elkesley, St Giles; Bothamsall, Our Lady & St Peter; Gamston, St Peter; Eaton, All Saints; West Drayton, St Paul; Gamston C of E Primary School (Vacant: Area Dean: Vacant; Lay Chair: John Chambers; Associate Priests: Tim Pownall Jones, Irene Tissington, Churchwardens: Audrey Hind, Alison Waite, Mary Howard, Peter Barnett, Raymond Moore, Susan Hancock, Alan Dunning) The Most Revd Dr Phillip Aspinall Archbishop of Brisbane & Primate of Australia Anglican Bishop to the Australian Defence Force - (Australia) The Rt Revd Ian Lambert Brisbane - Northern Region - (Queensland, Australia) The Rt Revd Dr Jonathan Holland Brisbane - Southern Region - (Queensland, Australia) The Rt Revd Alison Taylor Brisbane - Western Region - (Queensland, Australia) The Rt Revd Robert Nolan North Leverton, St Martin; South Leverton, All Saints; Rampton, All Saints; Laneham, St Peter; Treswell, St John the Baptist, with Cottam; Stokeham, St Peter; North Leverton C of E Academy (Felicity Ferriter) Bristol - (Canterbury, England) The Rt Revd Michael Hill Bristol - Swindon - (Canterbury, England) The Rt Revd Lee Rayfield Ordsall, All Hallows; Sutton-cum-Lound, St Bartholomew; Sutton C of E Primary School (Sue Caddy) British Columbia - (British Columbia & the Yukon, Canada) The Very Revd Logan McMenamie Mothering Sunday - we pray for all mothers and carers PRAY for The Church of Ireland The Most Revd Dr Richard Clarke Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland and Metropolitan Diocese of Lund, Bishop Antje Jackelén Retford, St Saviour; East Retford, St Swithun; West Retford, St Michael the Archangel); St Swithun s C of E Primary School (Tony Walker, Mark Vasey- Saunders) Bukavu - (Congo) The Rt Revd Sylvestre Bahati

8 8 February 14 World links news - Compiled for Nifty Notes Welcome to Bethlehem, the largest open prison in the world The Revd Sue Caddy, Parish Priest, All Hallows, Ordsall writes: These were the words of our guide as arrived for our visit to the town of our Saviour s birth. We had travelled from Galilee having visited some of the sites associated with the life of Jesus. Already we had experienced so many thought provoking moments, challenging our perceptions of the land of Israel/Palestine. All Hallows, Ordsall had begun to explore a parish partnership with St Paul s Anglican Episcopal Church, Shefa Amr near Nazareth. Also Thrumpton Primary School, Retford were looking for an International link and Fr Fuad, Parish Priest of St Paul s put me in touch with the Sisters of Nazareth School in Shefa Amr. This visit was to cement those relationships. We spent time with Fr Fuad and his congregation, worshipping with them on the Sunday morning. Preaching whilst Fr Fuad interpreted was an experience and a privilege I will never forget. Our visit to the school was a real eye opener and not what we expected. We had been told that we would be spending two hours in the school with the English teachers. On any visit to this land never make Leading an English lesson at the Sisters of Nazareth School, Shefa Amr assumptions about what anything means because you are likely to be mistaken. I assumed we would be observing, looking at the children s work and watching lessons. No, we were the teachers. We were split into groups and travelled around various English activities with our group of children leading them in their lessons. It was moving, fun and humbling. The children and staff were very pleased to meet us. Their English was excellent. Most of the girls I met asked me Do you like One Direction? Children are the same the world over. Why do we change and put up barriers as we grow? Our partnership with the church and the school has now begun and we look forward to our future together. A member of our group has described the Pilgrimage as like making a necklace. Each visit was a beautiful jewel more amazing and precious than the last and they kept coming. Arriving in Bethlehem after all those experiences was yet another jewel to be added. The people Fr Fuad and the Revd Sue Caddy greeting parishioners after the Sunday service at St Paul's, Shefa Amr. were so welcoming and friendly which was very moving given the situation they are living with. The words said to me many times were Pray for us. As we arrived in Jerusalem we stood just inside the Jaffa Gate as I read Psalm 122. I was glad when they said to me Let us go to the house of the Lord. Pray for peace in Israel/Palestine. Go and see the place and stand alongside the Living Stones of this Holy Land. A Pilgrimage evening will be held on Wednesday, 5th February, 7pm in All Hallows Church. Pictures and reflections of the Pilgrimage and visit will be shown. Open to anyone considering a pilgrimage and thinking of exploring a partnership in Israel/Palestine. Further details about the Diocesan Partnerships contact: The Revd Denise Dodd, Developing World Church Links Adviser , denise.dodd@southwell. anglican.org

9 Niftynotes 9 Training... Training... Training... Training... Training... Training... 3 Challenging Behaviour Practical suggestions for dealing with behaviour issues with your children. Led by Nick Harding pm Jubilee House, Southwell Booking: Ally Horne or ahorne@southwell.anglican.org 11 Mental Health Awareness Day An opportunity for clergy, readers, wardens and other role holders in church/parish/pastoral settings to explore how best to handle various mental health issues. Key speakers/experts in their field will guide us through the day and help us to understand the illnesses and typical behaviour patterns with practical advice on how we respond. 10am-3.30pm Highbury Hospital CMD February 25 The Changing Role of Clergy in our Church Schools This is a new and important event which focuses on the rapidly changing role of the parish priest in a church school. This is not training related to leading Collective Worship or RE lessons. Rather, it seeks to highlight the ever growing need to provide appropriate and robust support to the Head Teacher, Senior Leadership Team and staff of our schools, whether you are a Foundation Governor or Chair of Governors. Staff of the Education Team and the Department for Development will co-deliver this session. This comes at a time when Head Teachers and their Leadership Teams are under intense pressure and we feel it is important that clergy are able to offer informed support and insight. 2-40pm Christ Church Worksop, The Lounge 27 & 13 March Reading and Preaching Revelation These two sessions will help to unpack the imagery of the Book of Revelation in a way that makes it understandable to an audience less familiar with apocalyptic literature whilst drawing out its very real relevance to 21st Century readers. Led by Henry Curran pm St Mary s Church, Wollaton Park Contact: Catriona Gundlach , Standard Safeguarding Training The following sessions cover the basics of safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All Clergy and Readers are required to attend Safeguarding training every three years. Lay leaders, children and youth teams, and pastoral workers are also welcome to attend. Monday 24 February St Barnabus Lenton Abbey Nottingham NG9 2SN Thursday 13 March St Mary s, Ladybrook Mansfield NG18 5LZ Wednesday 9 April St Mark s, Woodthorpe Nottingham NG5 4PH Thursday 1 May Jubilee House Southwell NG25 0JH Bookings: Family Care

10 10 February 14 Events & information... Events & information... Events & informatio FireWorks presents A Day of Renewal Encountering God - for children and adults with learning, worship, creativity, space, time for prayer, anointing Leader: Elle Bird Head of Children and Youth, St Chad s Romiley, Stockport New Wine Seminar Saturday 1 February am to 4.30pm at St Helen s Church, Burton Joyce NG14 5DN Drinks, biscuits, cake provided. Bring your own lunch or buy sandwiches, takeaways, in village. Contributions invited for costs. No booking needed. For further info please contact: Roger Harper harperrog@googl .com

11 Niftynotes 11 What s On Items to be included in What s On for Nifty Notes should be sent to Nicola Mellors at nicola@southwell.anglican.org in February FireWorks presents A Day of Renewal Encountering God - for children and adults with learning, worship, creativity, space, time for prayer, anointing Leader: Elle Bird Head of Children and Youth, St Chad s Romiley, Stockport New Wine Seminar Leader am to 4.30pm at St Helen s Church, Burton Joyce NG14 5DN Drinks, biscuits, cake provided. Bring your own lunch or buy sandwiches, takeaways, in village. Contributions invited for costs. No booking needed. For further info please contact Roger Harper harperrog@googl .com Seed: Blood Exhibition Jean Lamb. Southwell Minster. Preview 31st January, 7pm. To Remember: To Redeem. Paintings and Sculpture on the theme of Sacrifice. Further details: Caroline Jarvis administrator@southwellminster.org.uk It s a Question of Sport multimedia sports quiz. Bella Italia, Cornerhouse, Nottingham. 7pm. A high-quality sports quiz, brief talk, good food and a bar. Bring your mates to try and win the prize or, at least, to avoid the wooden spoon! The evening includes a sporty, relevant talk to help people consider the Christian faith. For more details see ministryofsport.org.uk or contact Sport Ambassador Rob Taylor Holy Land Pilgrimage evening - 7pm in All Hallows Church, Ordsall. Pictures and reflections of the Pilgrimage and visit will be shown. Open to anyone considering a pilgrimage and thinking of exploring a partnership in Israel/Palestine. Tea and coffee available. Multimedia sports quiz. Heat restaurant, East Leake, 7.30pm. Invite your friends to a fun evening of sports trivia, India food, and an introduction to faith. For more details see ministryofsport.org.uk or contact Sport Ambassador Rob Taylor Bestwood. Football Holiday Club. 4 days of football coaching, Bible teaching and fun for 7-12 year olds! Do you have time to help with this unique outreach opportunity? Contact Sport Ambassador Rob Taylor for more info. March... March... March... March... March... March... March Transforming Worship Conference national worship leaders are welcomed for a special oneday conference. Speakers: Geraldine Latty, an international worship leader, gospel singer and speaker; Philip Jakob, a leading choirmaster and organist and member of the Iona Community. The day includes a wide range of practical workshops covering everything from preaching to youth worship, and is suitable for clergy, lay ministers, musicians, worship leaders, and anyone who wants to grow in worship. The brochure / booking forms are available from Catriona Gundlach catriona@southwell.anglican.org or Nick Harding nick@southwell.anglican.org, and can be downloaded from the diocesan website. Please book as soon as possible...full details are included in the brochure. Key Stage 2 Time Travelling for schools at Southwell Minster. Please note the deadline for the March 2014 issue of Nifty Notes is: 12th February 2014

12 12 February 14 Comings and Goings... Comings and Goings... Comings and Goings The Revd Dr Mark Vasey-Saunders to become Team Vicar with responsibility for St Michael s West Retford (0.5), continuing as Team Vicar with responsibility for the parishes of Babworth and Scofton (0.3) and Pioneer Minister with responsibility for Fresh Expressions of Church (0.2). Licensing date of Sunday 9 February 2014, 6pm at St Michael s West Retford. Pudding Nights at Launde Abbey If the pudding course is always the best part of any meal for you, why not come along to Launde Abbey and indulge yourself properly. Enjoy a modest savoury first course, followed by six delicious puddings until you have to say I m full! Pudding nights start again on February 13th 2014 Price: 20 per person. For more information or to book please contact: Launde Abbey on or visit Seed:Blood JEAN LAMB SOUTHWELL MINSTER The Thomas Merton Society of Great Britain & Ireland www. thomasmertonsociety.org.uk All are welcome to the Thomas Merton Society s conference the road to joy 4-6 April 2014 Oakham School, Rutland Key note speakers: Christine Bochen Gary Hall Daniel Horan 220(members) 240(non-members) 1st-28th FEBRUARY 2014 PREVIEW 31st JANUARY 7pm Diocesan Synod 2014 Saturday 5 April 2014 (including AGM) Wednesday 9 July 2014 (evening) Saturday 8 November 2014 To book, or for further details, please visit the website or contact: Booking Secretary Kymin Cottage Westhide Hereford HR1 3RG bookings@ thomasmertonsociety.org.uk