Clergy Mailing - March Contents

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1 Clergy Mailing - March 2016 Contents 1. Nifty Notes 2. Clergy Citation HM The Queen s 90th Birthday

2 Niftynotes news & information from the Diocese Compiled by Nicola Mellors Trusting Thomas MARCH Unless I see the nail marks in his hands and put my finger where the nails were, and put my hand into his side, I will not believe it. Optimists tend to be glass half full people Thomas was definitely glass half empty. He was a typical melancholic, whose nature was to see the dark side of everything. By nature he was argumentative, demanding a reason for everything. He was not at all interested in second hand evidence, he could never be rushed into a decision. Did Thomas touch those sacred scars? Did he, in the presence of Jesus, demand further evidence? Then the true Thomas asserted himself. Flinging his doubts to the wind, he cast himself at the nail-pierced feet in abject surrender. His unbelief vanished like the morning mist. He took the leap of doubt into faith in the rapturous confession. My Lord and my God! One sight of the risen Saviour was enough to deliver Thomas from his unbelief. The dismal doubter became the Confessor. Thomas was the first to call Jesus God: the doubter came to an absolute assurance of faith. We tend to magnify his doubt, but what of his faith? His confession is expressed in the language of passionate love. Thomas bowed before His Lord in awe and worship. Once certain of the truth of the Resurrection, his life and witness were transformed. The greatest day in history. Death is beaten, you have rescued me. Sing it out. Jesus is alive. Tim Hughes If you speak to Christians from India, they will tell you that there is a strong tradition that Thomas took the Gospel to Persia, China and India. It is healthy to question, challenge, examine, think. What happened to Thomas was not a brain by-pass operation, but he brought his questions to Jesus until they were answered. He would always have been a thinking Christian, but not on the sidelines. He wholeheartedly served the cause of the Gospel. Continued on page 12 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

3 2 March 16 News in brief... News in brief... News in brief... News in brief... Time to pray for solutions to homelessness Church communities across Nottinghamshire continue to play a leading role in advocacy and support for homeless and vulnerable people: we are therefore delighted that Bishop Paul has chosen to maintain the tradition that the Diocesan Bishop is Framework s Patron ex officio. Framework celebrates its strong relationship with churches and other faith communities, not least at its annual service in Southwell Minster. We invite people to join us there again on Saturday 9th April in this our 15th anniversary year. There could be no better moment to meet. Central and local government policy continues to pose existential threats to much of our work and that of similar organisations. For instance at the end of March our Nottinghamshire Homelessness Prevention Service will cease leaving more than 2,500 people across the county without the help they need to stay in their homes. In 2013 churches and their congregations were in the vanguard of our successful campaign to keep these services open; now, while their effectiveness is not questioned, further budget cuts have forced their closure. The results, we fear, are all too predictable a rise in homelessness and especially in the number of people who are sleeping rough. Andrew Redfern, Chief Executive, Framework Speakers at the service in Southwell Minster on Saturday 9th April at 11am will include Andrew Redfern and Framework service users. Refreshments will be served after the service. Transforming pain into hope: an exhibition of visual prayer for Lent Praying for the healing of our world is the theme of a touring contemplative collection for Lent currently being exhibited in the Chapter House at Southwell Minster. Words of Forgiveness and Hope is a series of paintings by Iain McKillop, an Anglican Priest, painter and art historian. The images are a form of visual prayer, contemplating the themes of hope and salvation. He says: We feel for those in pain or struggling in life, particularly the plight of so many innocents who suffer as a result of war and terrorism. Continued on page 11

4 Niftynotes 3 News in brief... News in brief... News in brief... News in brief... Bishop appoints Advisor to focus on strategy for growing disciples Bishop Paul Williams has appointed a Strategic Development Advisor as part of his commitment to focus on growing disciples across the diocese. Canon Richard Kellett will take on the role three days a week for 18 months, starting on 1 April. Working closely with the Bishop and Senior Staff he will support the development and implementation of key elements of the emerging strategy, liaising closely with Area Deans, clergy and lay leaders. Richard will remain Vicar of Skegby and Teversal, with the Revd Kate Byrom, curate in her third year, accepting an invitation from the Bishop to continue her ministry in the parish for an extended period of two years as Associate Vicar. Richard will also remain as Area Dean of Newstead, though an Assistant Dean will be appointed. At Diocesan Synod in October, Bishop Paul spoke of his commitment to prioritize Growing Disciples wider, younger and deeper. He said: I am delighted that Richard has accepted my invitation to fill this strategic role at an exciting time in the life of the diocese. Over the past few months it has been immensely encouraging to hear the stories of people who have come to faith in Christ from every background and walk of life across the county God is wonderfully at work transforming lives and shaping communities. But we are praying for more and planning for growth, so that together we can make a bigger difference in our city, towns and villages, blessing all the people we are called to love and serve in Jesus name. Richard brings considerable experience, energy and expertise to helping us implement the emerging strands of priority around growing disciples. Having served in the diocese for 20 years, Richard understands the breadth of opportunities before us as well as knowing the diverse contexts in which we are seeking to grow the church. Bishop Paul Williams: Praying the Lord s Prayer during Lent Bishop Paul Williams has recorded a video message in which he encourages people to pray the Lord s Prayer daily as part of their devotions during Lent. In the video, the Bishop says: For many Christians Lent is a time to give something up as a mark of devotion to Christ and to say no to yourself in some area of life but it can also be a time to take something on, to create a new habit that might make a difference way beyond the end of Lent. If you re not sure what that might be, why not pray the Lord s Prayer as an every day prayer through Lent. See the video at ishop-paul-williams-prayinglords-prayer-lent/

5 4 March 16 Events & information... Events & information... Events & informatio

6 Niftynotes 5 Prayerdiary Compiled for Nifty Notes In April we pray for... Fri 01 Apr Sat 02 Apr Sun 03 Apr Mon 04 Apr Tue 05 Apr Wed 06 Apr Thu 07 Apr Fri 08 Apr Attenborough, St Mary the Virgin (Jonathan Smithurst) Bukavu - (Congo) The Rt Revd Sylvestre Bahati Beeston, St John the Baptist (Wayne Plimmer, Rob Wiggins) Bukedi - (Uganda) The Rt Revd Samuel Egesa St John s College, Bramcote (David Hilborn) PRAY for The Church of the Province of the Indian Ocean The Most Revd Ian Ernest Archbishop, Province of Indian Ocean & Bishop of Mauritius Evangelical Lutheran Church in Denmark: Diocese of Funen, Bishop Tine Lindhardt Bramcote, St Michael and All Angels; Bramcote Primary School (Paul Reynolds) Bukuru - (Jos, Nigeria) The Rt Revd Jwan Zhumbes Carrington, St John the Evangelist (John Tomlinson) Bunbury - (Western Australia, Australia) The Rt Revd Alan Ewing Chilwell, Christ Church; Inham Nook, St Barnabas (Alan Howe, Liam O Boyle) Bungoma - (Kenya) The Revd George Mechumo Nottinghamshire Fire & Rescue (Robin Turner) Bunyoro-Kitara - (Uganda) The Rt Revd Nathan Kyamanywa Hyson Green & Forest Fields, St Stephen with St Paul (Clive Burrows, Denise Watkinson) Busan - (Korea) The Rt Revd Onesimus Park

7 6 March 16 In March we pray for... Sat 09 Apr Sun 10 Apr Mon 11 Apr Tue 12 Apr Wed 13 Apr Thu 14 Apr Fri 15 Apr Sat 16 Apr Sun 17 Apr Mon 18 Apr Tue 19 Apr Wed 20 Apr Thu 21 Apr Lenton Abbey, St Barnabas (Alan Howe) Busoga - (Uganda) Thr Rt Revd Naimanhye Paul The Nottingham Arimathea Trust (Carolyn Gilmore & Trustees) PRAY for The Church of Ireland The Most Revd Dr Richard Clarke Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland and Metropolitan Church of Sweden: Diocese of Uppsala, Archbishop Antje Jackelén, Bishop Ragnar Persenius Lenton, Priory Church of St Anthony; Holy Trinity (Megan Smith) Butare - (Rwanda) The Rt Revd Nathan Gasatura Nottingham All Saints, St Mary & St Peter (Christopher Harrison, Richard Davey) Butere - (Kenya) The Rt Revd Timothy Wambunya Nottingham St Andrew (Claire Goode) Buye - (Burundi) The Rt Revd Sixbert Macumi Director of Communications for the diocese, Richard Ellis and his colleagues Byumba - (Rwanda) The Rt Revd Emmanuel Ngendahayo Nottingham St Ann with Emmanuel (Karen Rooms, Nicky Fenton, Naomi Hill) Calabar - (Niger Delta, Nigeria) The Rt Revd Tunde Adeleye Nottingham St George with St John the Baptist (Colin Rushforth) Calcutta - (North India) The Rt Revd Ashok Biswas Vocations Sunday - - we pray for an increase in vocations to ordination amongst young people and ethnic minority Anglicans PRAY for The Nippon Sei Ko Kai (The Anglican Communion in Japan) The Most Revd Nathaniel Uematsu Primate of The Nippon Sei Ko Kai & Bishop of Hokkaido Evangelical Lutheran Church in Denmark: Diocese of Aalborg, Bishop Henning Toft Bro Nottingham St Jude (John Allister, Ben Clayton) Caledonia - (British Columbia & the Yukon, Canada) The Rt Revd William Anderson Calgary - (Rupert's Land, Canada) The Rt Revd Gregory Kerr-Wilson Nottingham St Nicholas (Steve Silvester) California - (IX, The Episcopal Church) The Rt Revd Marc Andrus Nottingham St Saviour (Hannah Hall) Cameroon - (West Africa, West Africa) The Rt Revd Dibo Elango Mothers Union (Robert Breckles, Pat Chapman) Canberra & Goulburn - (New South Wales, Australia) The Rt Revd Stuart Robinson 1. Assistant Bishop of Canberra & Goulburn - (New South Wales, Australia) Vacant 2. Assistant Bishop of Canberra & Goulburn - (New South Wales, Australia) The Rt Revd Trevor Edwards

8 Niftynotes 7 In April we pray for... Fri 22 Apr Sat 23 Apr Sun 24 Apr Mon 25 Apr Tue 26 Apr Wed 27 Apr Thu 28 Apr Fri 29 Apr Sat 30 Apr Radford All Souls; Radford St Peter (Mark Gilmore, Carolyn Gilmore, Michael Phillips, Kirstine Buchan) Carlisle - (York, England) The Rt Revd James Newcome Suffragan Bishop of Penrith - (York, England) The Rt Revd Robert Freeman Sneinton St Christopher (Naomi Hill) The Most Revd and Rt Hon Justin Welby Archbishop of Canterbury Canterbury - Dover - (Canterbury, England) The Rt Revd Trevor Willmott Canterbury - Ebbsfleet - (Canterbury, England) The Rt Revd Jonathan Goodall Canterbury - Maidstone - (Canterbury, England) The Rt Revd Roderick Charles Thomas Canterbury - Richborough - (Canterbury, England) The Rt Revd Norman Banks Mothers Union (Pat Brewin: Diocesan President, Clare Hardy: Diocesan Secretary) PRAY for The Episcopal Church in Jerusalem & The Middle East The Most Revd Dr Mouneer Anis Archbishop, Jerusalem & the Middle East & Bishop in Egypt with North Africa and the Horn of Africa The Lutheran Church in Great Britain: Bishop Martin Lind Sneinton St Cyprian (Derek Hailes; Church Wardens: Paul Mantle & Debbie Warwick) Cape Coast - (Ghana, West Africa) The Rt Revd Victor Atta-Baffoe Sneinton St Stephen, Sneinton St Stephen s Primary School (Colin Rushforth) Cape Town - Table Bay - (Southern Africa) The Rt Revd Garth Counsell Toton St George s Army Church; Toton St Peter (Colin Bourne, Debbie Lord) Cashel & Ossory - (Dublin, Ireland) The Rt Revd Michael Andrew Burrows Wollaton Park, St Mary (Henry Curran, Tom Devas) Central Buganda - (Uganda) The Rt Revd Jackson Matovu WEST BINGHAM DEANERY (Area Dean: John Bentham; Lay Chair: Sue Waterston) Central Ecuador - (V, The Episcopal Church) The Rt Revd Victor Scantlebury Barton-in-Fabis, St George; Gotham, St Lawrence; Kingston-on-Soar, St Winifred; Ratcliffe-on-Soar, Holy Trinity; Thrumpton, All Saints (Richard Coleman) Central Florida - (IV, The Episcopal Church) The Rt Revd Gregory Brewer Central Gulf Coast - (IV, The Episcopal Church) The Rt Revd Philip Duncan

9 8 March 16 World links news - Natal Compiled for Nifty Notes A new way in a new time The Revd Barbara Holbrook, Natal Link Officer writes: There have been changes in both our Dioceses over the last year, with new Bishops arriving. This heralds a new phase of our Link. Both Bishops have known Links in their previous Diocese, and are encouraging us in our friendships. Bishop Dino has met with friends of the Link in Natal, and Revd Dane Elsworth has been appointed as Link Officer. Dane was their first Link Officer back in 2003, and spent three months over here in Southwell and Nottingham then. He has also hosted visitors from here, and is justifiably remembered for his ability to organise a good Braai Link Officer: Dane Elsworth (barbeque). Dane has several good friendships over here, and we look forward to working together. Visiting each other continues to be part of our growing friendship. Bishop Paul and Bishop Dino are hoping to meet on such a visit later in the year. Visits to family and friends have strengthened our links between parishes and individuals. After a time of waiting, we are now beginning to see a new way in a new time. We have learnt much over the years about what is important in our friendships, and how our preconceptions are challenged. We look forward to building on these firm foundations, as individuals, parishes and Link groups and what our shared journey brings to the wider Church. Please pray for everyone who has been impacted by the Link, that lives will continue to be enriched. Pray for our bishops as they learn more about the linked Dioceses. For further details about the Natal link contact: The Revd Barbara Holbrook, ( bholbrook@btinternet.com Bishop Dino Bishop Dino with a parishoner

10 Niftynotes 9 Training... Training... Training... Training... Training... Training... Growing Disciples Training for Ministry & Mission - March Preaching with Impact Places are limited so book early. Led by Philip Hooper pm Jubilee House, Southwell 5 BITE SIZE Leading Small Groups Led by Christine Greeve pm St Anne s Church Hall, Worksop 8 Being a Foundation Governor Led by Claire Meese 7-9pm 25 Jubilee House, Southwell To book contact Ally Horne Tel: or ahorne@southwell.anglican.org 10 Bishops Study Day By Invitation of the Bishop Keynote speaker: The Rt Revd Paul Williams pm Trent Bridge Cricket Ground 12 Boys- Faith, Church and Dads Led by Nick Harding 10-1pm Jubilee House, Southwell 15 Holy Saturday: When Jesus was Dead, Resting in God This Quiet Day will enable us to explore the Mystery of the Great Sabbath and prepare ourselves from the drama of Eastertide. Led by Graham Pigott 10am-4pm 20 (BYOL) Sacrista Prebend, Southwell To book contact Sacrista Prebend directly on or emai: 19 Holy Saturday: When Jesus was Dead, Resting in God This is a repeat of the quiet day held on 15th March. See above for details. Contact: Catriona Gundlach , catriona@ southwell.anglican.org Churches get set to celebrate the Queen's Christian faith Her Majesty the Queen has written the foreword to a very special book being published to celebrate her 90th birthday. Bible Society, HOPE and the London Institute for Contemporary Christianity have produced a very special 64-page book The Servant Queen and the King She Serves. Scripture Union and CPO are providing a range of matching resources to help churches and schools to mark this milestone in the life of the nation. The Servant Queen and the King She Serves is a beautifully illustrated short book, which uses the Queen s own words to draw out the central role of her trust in Jesus Christ, offering an inspiring, multi-faceted insight into a life well-lived for others. The book costs 1 and CPO is making it available in packs of 10 at 1 a copy (plus p&p) Groups/271619/Order.aspx It is an excellent a gift to give to people in our communities, workplaces and networks. The Church of England has also published liturgical resources to celebrate the Queen's 90th birthday. They can be accessed online at: /mediacentre/news/2016/02/prayers-forhm-the-queen s-90th-birthday-pu blished.aspx

11 10 March 16 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 March Until 22 1,8, & Art Exhibition - Iain McKillop: Last Words from the Cross & Resurrection Songs. Contemplative art for Lent in the Chapter House, Southwell Minster. Further details: Caroline Jarvis , administrator@southwellminster.org.uk Tuesday Eucharists in Lent pm, Southwell Minster. Women s World Day of Prayer. 2pm, Holy Trinity Church, Southwell. The service has been prepared by the Christian women of Cuba. If anyone wants to sing in the Choir contact Gwen Bragg / or g.bragg@virgin.net Friday Lunchtime in the Cathedral with Edward Turner (Organ) 12.15pm-1pm, Southwell Minster. Messy Minster. 3.30pm-5.30pm in Trebeck Hall. 2 suggested donation per child to cover crafts, drinks and food and remember its OK to arrive late. Could It Be You? There are many ways to use your skills and talents in your church and community. What can you do or learn to do? 10am-2pm, St Barnabas, Ranskill. Followed by worship in celebration of Lay Ministry. Market Stalls of information, presentations. People to talk to from deanery and diocese about fulfilling your call. From arranging flowers to leading worship. This event is encouraged and supported by the Archdeacon of Newark who will be present. Refreshments are served throughout the day. Youth Confirmation Service, 7pm, Southwell Minster. Sinfonia Chorale, Conductor: Richard Roddis present a semi-staged dramatic performance Hugo Distler Choralpassion and Heinrich Schutz German and Latin Motets. 7.30pm, St John's Church, Carrington. Tickets 10 ( 5 full time student under 21) from Nottingham Tourism Centre, Sandra Wakefield Time Travelling Southwell Minster and State Chamber. New Wine Network Celebration for Nottinghamshire - St Mark s Church, Woodthorpe, 7pm refreshments, 7.30pm Worship and Word. Preacher: the Revd John McGinley Regional Director for New Wine Midlands and East. You are warmly invited to join New Wine churches in the area for an evening of fellowship, contemporary worship, and teaching. Please feel free to bring your friends. Churches Together Ladies Choir rehearsals for Lady Day Service, 2pm. Royal Concert Hall performance of Orff s Carmina Burana with the BBC Symphony Orchestra which includes the Cathedral Choristers of Southwell Minster and Marcus Farnsworth as one of the soloists. 7.30pm, the Royal Concert Hall Nottingham see trch.co.uk for full details regarding tickets/prices. Passion Sunday The Crucifixion John Stainer. 6.30pm, Southwell Minster. Holy Saturday: When Jesus was Dead, Resting in God. 9.45am-4pm. Quiet Day, led by the Revd Canon Graham Pigott a repeat is on Sat 19 March) Exploring the Mystery of the Great Sabbath and preparing for Eastertide. Sacrista Prebend, Mothers Union meeting with Nick Harding, the Diocesan Children s Advisor. 2.15pm, Trebeck Hall. Southwell Music Festival 2016 launch. 7.30pm, Southwell Minster, free admission. Nottingham Bach Choir. 7.30pm, Southwell Minster.

12 Niftynotes 11 What s on... What s on... What s on... What s on.. What s on ,22, 23, Sinfonia Chorale, Conductor: Richard Roddis present a semi-staged dramatic performance Hugo Distler Choralpassion and Heinrich Schutz Passion Motets. 8pm, Southwell Minster. Free admission, a retiring collection will be taken Holy Week Meditations- every lunchtime at pm, Southwell Minster - with a theme of Through a glass darkly: meditations on the scenes in the Minster East Window. Voices in A Mystery": An hour of poetry and prose for Passiontide. The cycle provides widely differing perspectives, although a number of the Biblical characters are also given voices. 7.30pm, St Mary and All Saints' Church, Bingham. All welcome. Free entry and accompanying book available to purchase after the performance; more details: jillhaywood77@gmail.com/ Mansfield Choral Society 7.30pm, St Mark s Church, Mansfield. Stainer s Crucifixion, (including refreshments) Booking: , Bank Holiday Tower Tours. Southwell Minster 11am, 12noon, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm and 4pm weather permitting. Historic Library Opening Southwell Minster, 10.30am. Bank Holiday Organ Recital with Simon Bell (Tewkesbury Abbey) 3.30pm, Southwell Minster, admission free donations welcome. Minster School Easter Concert - 7pm, Southwell Minster. April... April... April... April... April... April... April... April Lady Day. Mothers Union Service, 3.30pm, Southwell Minster at which Southwell Churches Together Choir are singing. Annual Framework service 11am, Southwell Minster. Speakers include Andrew Redfern, Chief Executive of Framework and Framework service users. Refreshments will be served after the service. Quiet Day 'He walked with them, but they did not know him... they recognised him at the breaking of the bread'. Luke and 35 with Geoff Maltby. 10am-4pm, Sacrista Prebend. Starts at 9.45am with coffee and ends with tea at 3.45pm. Hot drinks are provided all day - please bring your own sandwiches. A donation of 20 is requested. Further details: , sacrista_prebend@btinternet.com Continued from page 2 The work was influenced by a visit to Würzburg, re-built after devastating bombing in 1945, and the paintings draw inspiration from the art of the city. We are invited to stop a while, to use each picture to focus on the needs of others and ourselves, to contemplate and to pray for peace, justice and the healing of our world. The Seven Last Words from the Cross show Jesus identifying with the pain of so many on the earth, forgiving those who persecute, giving us to each other for mutual support, dying to cleanse broken people & restore human peace with God. They are not so much meditations on pain, as on God s willingness to pour out all for our healing. The Seven Songs of Resurrection contemplate Christ s returning to life with promises of hope and restoration. He calls us to new ways of living, and assures us that he remains with us. God gives his Spirit to strengthen and support us in sending us out to spread his message. With his peace and his love we are to build a better world. The exhibition runs until Tues 22nd March and is free to visit. Further details: tp://mckillop.weebly.com/ Please note the deadline for the April 2016 issue of Nifty Notes is: 12TH MARCH 2016

13 12 March 16 Comings and Goings... Comings and Goings... Comings and Goings The Revd Josephine Gayle Tatum, Assistant Curate in the parish of St Nicholas, Nottingham, in the Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham to be Workplace Chaplain in the same diocese with effect from 1 April The Revd David Laurence Harper, Rector of St Mary and All Saints, Bingham in the Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham is to retire with effect from 30 April The Revd Pat Hemstock, Vicar of St Wilfrid s, Calverton in the Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham is to retire with effect from 30 June The Revd Colin Stephen Rushforth, Priest in Charge of St Stephen with St Matthias Sneinton and St George with St John the Baptist in the Meadows, in the Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham is to retire with effect from 1 May LENT TALKS 2016 Continued from page 1 The one who exclaimed, My Lord and my God, took the Gospel to the end of the earth. Thursday lunchtimes at St Peter s Church, Nottingham There will once again be a series of five weekly lunchtime Lent talks onthursdays in St Peter's Church, which will look at various topics in the field of how we care for one another, and how we care for those in the community. Sandwiches will be available from 12.30pm; the talk will begin at 1pm and will be followed by questions and discussion, ending by 2pm. Admission is free all are welcome to attend. 18th February Responding to Family Distress: Professor Chris Ward 25th February Mental health, spirituality and wholeness: Imogen Rex 3rd March The exposure of vulnerability: living with outcasts: the Revd James Saxton 10th March To fear or not to fear: Mental ill-health awareness: Debbie Butler 17th March Caring for and safeguarding vulnerable people: Donna Bernard-Carling, Diocesan Safeguarding officer We are part of a global Christian family that urgently needs to proclaim the Good News of Jesus. The secularists proclaim that message, the humanists proclaim their message, our friends of other faiths proclaim their message. Why is the Christian Church so quiet? 19,300 people attended Easter services in our Diocese in We rejoice to worship the Risen Christ, but we need to learn from Trusting Thomas that worship leads to witness all 19,300 of us. Bishop Tony St Peter s Square, Nottingham, NG1 2NW office@nottinghamchurches.org

14 THE VENERABLE DAVID PICKEN, ARCHDEACONRY OF NEWARK AND THE VENERABLE SARAH CLARK, ARCHDEACONRY OF NOTTINGHAM ANNUAL VISITATION 2016 C I T A T I O N of ALL LICENSED CLERGY WITHIN THE ARCHDEACONRY OF NEWARK AND THE ARCHDEACONRY OF NOTTINGHAM We very much look forward to welcoming you to one of the following Archdeacons Visitations. All services start at 7.30pm. As always, members of Parochial Church Councils and other supporters are welcome to attend the service. Please ensure that the Churchwardens post their Forms of Declaration to the Registry at Jubilee House prior to the Service. There will be Articles of Enquiry this year. DEANERY LOCATION DAY DATE The Binghams & Gedling Porchester St James Tuesday 3 May Bassetlaw and Bawtry Harworth All Saints Wednesday 4 May The Nottinghams Aspley St Margaret Tuesday 10 May Mansfield Mansfield St Mark Thursday 12 May Newark & Southwell Newark St Mary Magdalene Monday 16 May Newstead Huthwaite All Saints Thursday 19 May Can we remind you that attendance at a Visitation is a requirement for all clergy. More importantly it is very encouraging to your churchwardens to have you present alongside them in your role of oversight and collaborative leadership with them. You are encouraged to arrive in good time for the service. The Incumbents and Parochial Church Councils of the host Parishes have most kindly agreed to provide refreshments for all attending the Visitation following the service. The Archdeacons Office Tel archdeaconspa@southwell.anglican.org The Diocesan Registry Tel elisabeth@southwell.anglican.org Jubilee House, Westgate, Southwell NG25 0JH

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