Clergy Mailing - December Contents

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1 Clergy Mailing - December 2017 Contents 1. Nifty Notes 2. Ministry Vacancies 3. DAC Annual Letter Understanding Christianity: clergy training

2 Niftynotes news & information from the Diocese Compiled by Nicola Mellors Christmas candles campaign is launched for 2017 Last year the diocesan communications department launched a Christmas campaign called A Light Came out of Darkness, which offered people a new way of inviting friends or neighbours to a Christmas service. A light came out of darkness Please accept this Christmas gift as a reminder of the light that came into the world when Jesus was born. Join us at any of our Advent and Christmas services to experience the joy brought by that light. Find out where services are being held by visiting DECEMBER nicola@southwell.anglican.org Bishop Paul records video message for Christmas Bishop Paul has recorded a video message for Christmas. It was shot at St Stephen s Church, Hyson Green, and at a nearby street market. Continued on page 9 It proved to be popular with parishes across the diocese, so the campaign has been launched again this year. Please take care when lighting candles and never leave unattended. The department has a quantity of red candles in attractive presentation boxes that are being distributed to churches wanting to take part in the campaign. Each candle comes with a simple Christmas message and a link to services and events on the diocesan website; parishes can also include information about their own services. It is hoped that congregations will distribute the candles to family, friends and neighbours as a way of inviting them to church at Christmas. It is suggested that the candles are lit as darkness falls on Christmas Eve to remind people of the light that came into the world at Christmas. Please send the communications department details of your Christmas events and services so that they can be listed on the diocesan website and sent to local media. Send them to nicola@southwell.anglican.org In this month s issue: 2 Growing Disciples 4 Events & information 5 Prayer Diary ` 9 Training Courses 11 What s On 12 Comings

3 2 December 17 Growing Disciples... Growing Disciples... Growing Disciples... Wider Younger Deeper Paul Howard, the diocesan partnerships officer for older people, writes about the benefits of starting an Alpha course for older people: Have you ever looked at the average age statistics for people who attend Church of England churches? No, well, it makes very interesting reading and what struck me was the number of people in our churches who are over the age of 65-47%. That is almost half the congregation. The benefits of starting an Alpha course for seniors So, what do we do for half of our people? We do Messy Church, toddler groups, children s work, youth groups but not enough for our older people. Here is your chance to put that right, put on a Senior Alpha. What is the difference between Alpha and Senior Alpha, well nothing really except the booklets are in larger type. If you have run an Alpha course before then you can run a Senior Alpha. You can run them in the day time around lunch so the important bit about eating together still happens. You can host them in someone s home or in the church or church hall. I have cooked a main course and pudding, or soup and bread or just asked everyone to bring sandwiches, they all work to bring the group together. The real joy of asking older people to come along is that they get to meet each other and they get to meet Jesus. To do Alpha you need an understanding of Christianity and most older people have this; even people who do not come to church remember school assemblies, Sunday School or religious education from their school days. One of our biggest concerns for older people is loneliness, this costs the NHS millions of pounds a year, and here we are with an answer: join a church. We have half our congregation who you can ask to come along and they know friends, family and neighbours who might benefit from not only coming to church but starting a relationship with God. Give it a try. If you need any help, call: Paul Howard NEWARK PARISH CHURCH 10th Christmas Tree Festival 2 Dec-10 Dec 2017 Over 100 trees decorated by local schools, charities, organisations & businesses. Opening times: Saturdays 9.30am - 5pm Sundays 11am pm Monday 11am- 4.30pm Tues-Fri 10am 4.30pm Adults 2/Children 50p Refreshments, Christmas cards, Raffle, Stalls, Music FESTIVAL CAROLS OF PRAISE - 10 Dec at 5pm

4 Niftynotes 3 News in brief... News in brief... News in brief... News in brief... Sacrista Prebend Retreat House: A quiet space in the heart of Southwell The 2018 Programme is out now! The new programme of quiet days and study days for 2018 is ready, so if you are passing the house, please call in to collect a copy. Sacrista can also send details by post or , so do contact them if you would like to receive a copy. Sacrista have an increased number of days for reflection and learning in the New Year, including two days linked to the Crossings exhibition at the Minster, and a very special study day looking at the Psalms. There will be creativity days, a day on which they will take a prayer walk to the Potwell Dyke Grasslands or round the Sacrista gardens, and later in the year Canon Theologian Alison Milbank will lead a study day on faith and detective stories. Thursday 1st February 2018: the Eve of the Presentation led by Graham Pigott Seeing Consolation: Praying with Simeon and Anna Four meditative talks with periods of silence for personal reflection and prayer. Simeon and Anna were both waiting for what God was going to do, sensitive to the Holy Spirit, open, attentive, discerning, and receptive, able to let go trusting in the peace and purposes of God. They offer examples of prayerful living in which they recognised consolation, the movements of the heart towards God in faith, hope and love, which can help us discover this too. The Revd Canon Graham Pigott is a retired Anglican priest who leads quiet days and retreats, and accompanies others on their spiritual journeying. Framework Carol Service at Southwell Minster - Friday 8th December, 7pm Please join Framework at Southwell Minster to hear the message of the angels, to share in the joyful singing of wonderful carols, and to give generously in support of our work helping local people in need. Music will include the Minster Choir performing a new song specially written to raise funds for Framework: Reach Out and Lend a Helping Hand was created by local musician Chris Lawry with inspiration from singer Andrew Randell and pupils at Kirkby Woodhouse Primary School. Saturday 3rd February 2018 A Quiet Day for Beginners led by Sally Smith If you wonder what happens on a quiet day, then this is the day for you. There will be opportunities to ask questions as well as spending some of the day with God in the company of others seeking to find out more. Sally Smith is commissioning editor for the Bible Reading Fellowship publication, Quiet Spaces. She is experienced in leading quiet days, and enjoys creating spaces for prayer. She is a spiritual director in the Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham. To book a place or find out more, please contact Sacrista Prebend, 4 Westgate Southwell Notts NG25 0JH sacrista_prebend@btinternet.com Quiet days cost 20 including hot drinks throughout the day. We start with coffee at 9.45am and close with a cup of tea at 3.30pm. Please bring your own lunch. For information on the song, to purchase a CD or access materials to perform it please visit

5 4 November 17 Events & information... Events & information... Events & informatio

6 Niftynotes 5 Prayerdiary In January we pray for... Compiled for Nifty Notes Mon 01 Jan Tues 02 Jan Wed 03 Jan Thu 04 Jan Fri 05 Jan Sat 06 Jan Sun 07 Jan Naming of Jesus: Today we celebrate with the Holy Family as they offer Jesus to the Lord as their first born. We pray for all babies born today and for their family that they may grow in safety and security and in the knowledge of the Lord. Burntstump Seely C of E Primary Academy Headteacher : Heather Gabb Archbishop Cranmer C of E Primary Academy Executive Headteacher : Kate Watson Bleasby C of E Primary School Headteacher Mrs Ann Town Acting Headteacher: Louise Carptenter The Primary School of St Mary & St Martin, Blyth Headteacher : Alison Richardson EPIPHANY Bramcote Church of England (Aided) Primary School Headteacher : Sarah Meredith PLOUGH SUNDAY Mon 08 Jan Tue 09 Jan Wed 10 Jan Bulwell St Mary s C of E Primary School Executive Headteacher : Kelly Lee Head of School: Daniel Farthing Bunny C of E School, Nottingham Headteacher : Daniel Rhodes St Wilfrid s C of E Primary School, Calverton Headteacher : Ian Bullock

7 6 December 17 In January we pray for... Thu 11 Jan Fri 12 Jan Sat 13 Jan Sun 14 Jan Mon 15 Jan Tue 16 Jan Wed 17 Jan Thu 18 Jan Fri 19 Jan Sat 20 Jan Sun 21 Jan Mon 22 Jan Tue 23 Jan Wed 24 Jan Thu 25 Jan Fri 26 Jan Dean Hole Primary School, Caunton Executive Headteacher ; Marie Thompson: Head of School: Ann Clark Coddington C of E Primary School Headteacher : Tamsin Caputa Colwick, St John the Baptist Primary School Headteacher : Chris Belton Our Link Diocese of the Holy Land, Father Fahdi, the Clergy and the People Costock C of E Primary School Headteacher : Jane Mellor Cotgrave C of E Primary School Headteacher : Craig Moxham Cuckney C of E Primary School Headteacher: Lisa Crossland WEEK OF PRAYER FOR CHRISTIAN UNITY Dunham-on-Trent C of E Primary School Headteacher : Julia Wallace St Peter s C of E Academy, East Bridgford Headteacher : Richard Tomlinson St Mary s C of E Primary School, Edwinstowe Headteacher : Nikki Monks All engaged in the Healing Ministry throughout the Diocese of Southwell & Nottingham All Saints Anglican/Methodist Primary School, Elston Headteacher : Lisa Richmond St Peter s Crosskeys C of E Academy, Farndon Headteacher : Elizabeth Duffell Farnsfield St Michael s C of E VA Primary School Headteacher: Tony Walker Gamston C of E Aided Primary School Headteacher : David Fotheringham All Hallows Church of England Primary School, Gedling Headteacher : John Graham

8 Niftynotes 7 In January we pray for... Sat 27 Jan Sun 28 Jan Mon 29 Jan Tue 30 Jan Wed 31 Jan St Peter s C of E Primary School, Gringley on the Hill Headteacher : Yvonne Reeson Diocesan Readers (Jackie Johnson, Ministry Development Adviser; Chris Perrett, Warden; Barbara Coleman, Readers & RLM CME Officer) Gunthorpe Church of England Primary School Executive Headteacher : Kate Watson Head of School: Mel Brown Chaplains in Schools Our Link Diocese of Burundi, Archbishop Bernard Ntahoturi, the Clergy and the People NOTE: At the time of going to press the prayers from the Anglican Comunion were not available.

9 8 December 17 World links news - Holy Land Partnership with the Diocese of Jerusalem strengthened We knew they had arrived when the five ambassadors from the West Bank filled the Minster Refectory with laughter, energy and joy on the first morning of their visit. For four of them it was their first visit to the UK. So what did they make of us? In the final meeting to review the visit the ambassadors said their expectations were exceeded. Compiled for Nifty Notes They enjoyed sharing our lives, meeting people in the different parishes who wanted to know so much about life in Palestine. This made them feel at home and they valued our openness. They had expected more formality at the Diocesan Conference and yet it was not so. They were impressed by our volunteering and the important part the laity played in the life of the church and they wanted to take that back with them. They commented on the satisfaction volunteering provided. On the tours of Lincoln Cathedral and York Minster they appreciated being able to ask questions and engage with the volunteer guides. They loved the architecture and stained glass. Then there were the similarities the worship, the problems of attracting young people into the church. Marwan Durzi and Abeer Nasser in conversation with Fr James Curry at St Mark s Mansfield As a minority Christian community they had a harmonious relationship with their Muslim neighbours, which was not evident here. They spoke enthusiastically about the opportunities they were given, especially to talk to groups of people in the churches and the experience of being listened to and would have liked to have met more people outside the church. The hospitality they received at church events, particularly harvest, was a definite plus. They were wowed by the greenness of the countryside and the colour of the trees but not the cold! They had lots of ideas of how to develop the partnership but best of all, they wanted to develop the friendships they had made, with us and with each other. The Partnership Group will be considering a number of proposals to follow-up this visit. If you, especially after meeting our friends from the West Bank and Jordan, would like to know more about what the Partnership Group does please be in touch. For further details about the Holy Land link contact: David Lane lane@waitrose.com

10 Niftynotes 9 Training and information.. Training and information.. Training and Rethinking Mission: Living in a Religiously Diverse World Saturday 17th March 2018, 9.30am 3pm Birmingham Cathedral USPG s second one day Conference Rethinking Mission: Living in a Religiously Diverse World will be held on Saturday 17th March 2018, 9.30am 3pm, in Birmingham Cathedral. Speakers from around the world will inspire, challenge and enthuse us as together we reflect on how we live and engage in mission in religiously diverse situations. The day will be inspiring, informative and participative The speakers will be: Continued from page 1 Once the video has been edited it will be shared widely around the diocese, through the website ( and our social media channels: Twitter and Facebook The video shoot was organised by the diocesan Communications Department, which worked with the same team that produced this year s Easter message. The Very Revd Canon Hosam Naoum Dean of St George s Cathedral, Jerusalem and Secretary of the Heads of Churches in Jerusalem Deaconess Yit Ching Li Deaconess in the Diocese of West Malaysia, Anglican Province of South East Asia The Revd Christine Benoit First woman ordained in the Diocese of Seychelles, Anglican Province of the Indian Ocean Richard Reddie Theologian, researcher and author, UK Each will present from their own context; there will be group discussion and a plenary as we reflect on how mission, dialogue and praxis in the contexts shared may help us in our own understanding as Christian leaders both locally and globally. This event will be of particular interest to Ordinands and Lay Ministers in training, and those recently ordained or licensed, since they will gain perspectives from global theologians which will assist in their theological formation. The cost for Ordinands, Lay Ministers in training and those in their first three years of ministry will be half price, at only 5. Others, of course, both clergy and lay, with an interest or desire to widen their knowledge of global theology, will be very welcome. The full cost is 10. This cost includes lunch. Registration is via Trinity outlines its hopes for the future The leaders of Trinity Church Nottingham have produced a video about their hopes for the future role of the church within the city; it s exciting and well worth watching go to org/building/

11 10 December 17 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 December A Victorian Christmas - fun for families and children at the Archbishop's Palace, Southwell Minster. Craft activities, trails & games. Christmas treats to make and eat. Music and seasonal refreshments. 11am -4pm. Charges may apply for some activities to cover expenses. Free entry: donations welcome. All welcome. education@southwellminster.org.uk th Christmas Tree Festival at Newark Parish Church. Over 100 trees are expected which will be decorated by local schools, organisations, charities & businesses. Opening times: Saturdays: 9.30am-5pm; Sundays: 11am-4.30pm; Monday: 11am 4.30pm; Tuesday-Friday: 10am-4.30pm. Entrance: Adults 2, Children 50p. Refreshments, Seasonal Music, Christmas cards, raffle, stalls. Festival Carols of Praise 10 Dec, 5pm. Advent Procession. Experience Southwell Minster in total darkness awaiting the light of Christ. 6.30pm. Derby High School Chapel Choir Recital 12.30pm-1pm in the Quire, Southwell Minster. A short programme of sacred choral music. Poetry Evening - All Saints Church Hall Annesley at 7 pm 5, includes cheese and biscuits nibbles tea & coffee. You can bring your own poetry to read or your favourite poem or just come along and listen and join the fun Joint Emergency Services Carol Service, Southwell Minster, 7pm Friday Lunchtime at the Cathedral 12.15pm 1pm, Southwell Minster The Girl Choristers perform Britten s A Ceremony of Carols. Nottinghamshire Rural Support - Concert and Carols with Carlton Male Voice Choir.7:30pm, St Andrew s Church, Langar, NG13 9HE. Subject to weather conditions, parking is available on the grass around the church yard) including interval refreshments. Raffle. Further details and tickets: Catriona Gundlach catriona@southwell.anglican.org Christmas Carol Service in aid of Framework. Raiding funds to help homeless people in Nottinghamshire. Favourite carols to sing, featuring the Southwell Minster Choir, followed by seasonal refreshments. Including Framework s new fundraising single Reach Out and Lend a Helping Hand. Reserve seats at or call Another Winter with the Celts - on behalf of Newark & Southwell Deanery, but open to all, a second series of bible studies which will be Exploring Celtic Spirituality noon (light refreshments available from 10am)at St Peter & St Paul's, Upton. Further information from: Jane Johnson: , Roy Parsons Nottinghamshire Police Band Presents An Evening of Musical Celebration. St.Peter and St. Paul s Parish Church, Warsop NG20 0SN. 7.30pm. Tickets 7 (including a glass of wine or orange juice). Please contact Keith or Mary Clayton , k_clayton@sky.com Cantamus Girls Choir Heralding Christmas Concert, 7.30pm, Southwell Minster. Christingle Service Southwell Minster, 5pm. Enjoy this festive celebration for children of all ages! Carols in the Great Hall, Archbishop s Palace, 7.30pm. The Girl Choristers perform a

12 Niftynotes 11 What s on... What s on... What s on... What s on... What s on 12, selection of Christmas music. Tickets from the Minster Centre. Lowe s Wong Junior School Carol Concerts 7pm on 12th and 2pm & 7pm on 13th. Southwell Minster. Southwell Minster Choir Association presents Messiah. G F Handel. 7.30pm, Southwell Minster. Alison Rose, soprano; Alexander Turner, countertenor; Mark Wilde, tenor; Marcus Farnsworth, bass; Simon Hogan, conductor. Southwell Minster Chorale, Minster Chamber Ensemble. Tickets: 15 Front Nave, 12 Mid Nave, 10 Rear Nave, 8 Side Aisles available from the Cathedral Shop , Nottingham Workplace Chaplaincy Carol's after Work service, St Peter's Church (near M&S) starting at 6:30pm. Carols are accompanied by the Salvation Army Brass Band. Followed by hot drinks and mince pies. St Mary the Virgin & All Souls parish Church Bulwell Royal Engineers Christmas Band concert in the church. 7.30pm. Tickets available or pay on the door. For more information tel Music at St Peter's, Nottingham - Coffee Break Concerts: Nottingham Bach Choir. This annual performance of carols and readings brings the series to a delightfully festive close. Starts at 11am for one hour. Coffee and biscuits from 10.15am. Admission by donation. Carols for Everyone. A community carol concert put on by Southwell and District Lions Club. Tickets from the Cathedral Shop. 7.30pm, Southwell Minster. Messiaen s La Nativite Du Seigneur. A nine-movement organ masterpiece played by Simon Hogan, with short reflections by Canon Jacqui Jones. 6.30pm, Southwell Minster. The Minster School Christmas Concert, 7pm, Southwell Minster. Southwell Festival Voices: A Christmas Celebration Concert. 7.30pm, Southwell Minster. Christmas Services at Southwell Minster Sunday 3rd December 6.30pm Advent Procession The preparation for Christmas begins today: experience Southwell Minster in total darkness awaiting the light of Christ Sunday 10th December 5pm Christingle Service Enjoy this festive celebration for children of all ages Sunday 10th December 7.30pm Carols in the Great Hall, Archbishop s Palace The Girl Choristers perform a selection of Christmas music. Tickets from the Minster Centre Saturday 16th December 7.30pm Carols for Everyone A community carol concert put on by Southwell and District Lions Club. Tickets from the Cathedral Shop Saturday 23rd December & Christmas Eve: 2pm Crib Services Come dressed in a nativity costume, or borrow ours! 7pm Cathedral Carol Services The ever-popular service of music, readings and carols led by the Cathedral Choir. Christmas Eve 11.15pm Eucharist of Christmas Night Join the Minster Chorale as we welcome the start of Christmas Day Christmas Day Services: 8am Holy Communion with Carols 9.30am Family Eucharist 11.15am Festal Mattins Holy 12.30pm Communion (shortened BCP service following Mattins) 3.30pm Evening Prayer with Carols Please note the deadline for the JANUARY 2018 issue of Nifty Notes is: FRIDAY 8TH DECEMBER 2017

13 12 December 17 Comings and Goings... Comings and Goings... Comings and Goings The Reverend Dr Christopher John Hodder at present Vicar of St Paul s, Wilford Hill in the Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham is to resign with effect from 10 February 2018 and will join the Royal Air Force Chaplains Branch as an Armed Forces Chaplain. Subject to the usual legalities. The Revd Ian Webb at present Assistant Curate in the Dronfield with Holmesfield Team Ministry in the Diocese of Derby to be Priest-in-Charge of All Saints, Clipstone, St Mary s, Edwinstowe and St John the Evangelist, Perlethorpe all in the Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham. Subject to the usual legalities and DBS. Licensing date: 7.30pm on 13 March 2018 in Edwinstowe with the Bishop of Sherwood, the Rt Revd Tony Porter. The Revd Kate Byrom, Associate Vicar of Skegby and Stanton Hill with Teversal in the Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham to be Vicar of St Peter, Ravenshead and St Mary, Newstead Abbey in the same Diocese. Subject to the usual legalities. Licensing date to be announced. Time Travelling : RE for primary schools We are taking bookings for schools to come and visit Southwell Minster, the Cathedral church, for a day of RE at our annual Time Travelling schools pilgrimage days. Exploring the building, groups of children are allocated their own pilgrim guide who takes them on a journey around the Minster, where members of our team lead short, interactive sessions helping children to understand more about the Christian faith, beliefs and practices, and how our beliefs impact upon our daily lives. Time Travelling is also a relaxing day for staff, in stunning surroundings, as we lead the full day of activities - even providing tea and coffee throughout! It is a real chance for people from across the Diocese and beyond to come together and work with young children from all walks of life, and to talk to teachers, parent helpers and staff, who often comment on how positive the experience has been for them as well. If your local school currently doesn t attend, perhaps an encouraging word from church would help or the offer of a contribution towards the cost of the bus may be welcome. Anyone working in education at the moment will be aware of the incredible pressures upon schools, teachers and pupils - the curriculum is crowded, time and budgets are tight. Enabling a class, or a whole key stage the opportunity to visit the Cathedral for a day brings Christianity to life, and gives them the chance to see the magnificent building. All schools are welcome, we ask for a small donation per child to help cover our costs, but all places are subsidised by the Cathedral. Your support is appreciated. To find out more about Time Travelling, to book, or find out about volunteering, please contact the Cathedral Education Team: Jubilee House, 8 Westgate, Southwell, NG25 0JH / education@southwellminster.org.uk

14 Joining together in the transforming mission of God MINISTRY VACANCIES December 2017 Southwell & Nottingham Diocese is a great place to be in ministry for mission! We specialise in creative and stimulating appointments, have generous churchgoers, some beautiful churches and our cathedral is a gem. It s a varied and exciting area to live in, with excellent access to other parts of the UK. We take care of our church leaders with good quality housing and supportive deanery colleagues. Fresh stipendiary/non-stipendiary/retiring/parttime clergy and laity are welcome! Our current vacancies, divided by Archdeaconry are as follows: NOTTINGHAM ARCHDEACONRY VACANCIES Bestwood Rise Park, Emmanuel and St Mark Vicar designate The Bestwood area is undergoing pastoral reorganisation and when this is complete the newly formed 3-parish benefice of Bestwood Rise Park, Emmanuel and St Mark will have a vacancy for a full time incumbent. We are looking for a Spiritual Leader and Enabler in Mission for the three different worshipping communities to grow disciples of Jesus Christ in number, confidence in God, depth and younger age profile. It is an exciting opportunity to build on great community relationships, strong lay leadership and good co-operation with the churches of the wider Bestwood area. Closing date 31 Jan. interview 7 March For informal discussion and further information, please contact Sarah Clark, Archdeacon of Nottingham, on or archd-nottm@southwell.anglican.org. Priest in Charge (Vicar designate) The Benefices of Burton Joyce with Bulcote and Stoke Bardolph, and Lowdham with Caythorpe and Gunthorpe There is outstanding opportunities for growth in a new benefice currently being formed with two parish churches and four smaller worshipping communities, situated in these beautiful, vibrant, commuter/rural communities of the Trent Valley between Nottingham and Southwell. We are praying for someone of energy and vision to build on all that is good while releasing the untapped potential there is. We are looking for someone who; 1 Page

15 Has a confident and prayerful faith as a disciple of Christ Enjoys people of all ages, inside and outside the church Has experience of leadership in a growing church, especially with younger people, families and children Is a gifted communicator, teacher and preacher Is a collaborative leader able to release the gifts of members and train a curate For informal discussion and further information, please contact Sarah Clark, Archdeacon of Nottingham, on or archd-nottm@southwell.anglican.org. Clifton Team Ministry Team Vicar Clifton is a significant parish of some 23,000 people on the outskirts of the City of Nottingham. It is situated on the excellent A453 which connects the City to the M1. The people of Clifton have their own sense of identity and are served by good shops, schools and public transport, including the new tram route into the City. Two churches serve the parish; St. Mary s in the village and Holy Trinity with St. Francis in the estate. Clifton is a hard-pressed area with many joys and challenges and is a fulfilling place to serve. We are praying for someone who is: An evangelist who will help us grow in number, making disciples and seeing new worshipping communities established A Team player who has commitment to mission and is excited by discipleship Has resilience Able to celebrate and respect difference A deep pastoral heart Closing date 2 Jan, interview 31 Jan For informal discussion and further information, please contact Revd Owen Page, Team Rector on or ramblingrector@virginmedia.com Nottingham St George Priest in Charge St George s in the Meadows is a new full time stipendiary opportunity for an enterprising priest to lead the parish into fresh growth. St George s is under the sacramental and pastoral care of the Bishop of Beverley. For informal discussion and further information, please contact Father Nicolas Spicer on (01909) or vicar@worksoppriory.co.uk. NEWARK ARCHDEACONRY VACANCIES Blyth and Scrooby with This is an exciting opportunity to minister in an established 2 Page

16 Ranskill 0.5 Priest in Charge benefice that longs to continue and improve its witness to God s love. We have congregations who are committed to serving God and caring for our communities. With a range of styles of worship in our services and several mission and outreach endeavors in place, we have a lot to offer both young and old, families and those on their own. Can you lead us in our growing ministry? Enjoy pastoral ministry with a heart for growing churches Have a collaborative working style involving a gifted group of lay leaders Have a creative, innovative and inclusive approach to worship Be excited about developing existing constructive relationships with our local schools Be motivated to extend positive relationships with the wider community For informal discussion and further information, please contact Sarah Clark, Archdeacon of Nottingham, on or archd-nottm@southwell.anglican.org. Mansfield St John s with St Mary s - Vicar This is an exciting appointment within the Diocese of Southwell & Nottingham seeking to provide visionary leadership for a potential Resource Church with a strategic role in Growing Disciples, wider, younger and deeper. Mansfield is a town with a population c100,000. Fifteen miles north of Nottingham it is a diverse parish, incorporating some significant deprivation. There is engaging and dynamic lay leadership fully committed to nurturing a flourishing gospel ministry. We seek a vicar who will lead us in Growing new disciples of all ages especially developing our mission among children and young people. Developing our public presence and voice in support of the wider local community Spiritual renewal and numerical growth as a resource for the churches and community of Mansfield. Drawing on our evangelical theology and spirituality, to develop, nurture and release the gifts of the whole congregation in mission. An effective leader and bible teacher who has very good personal skills. For informal discussion and further information, please contact Sarah Clark, Archdeacon of Nottingham, on or archd-nottm@southwell.anglican.org. Skegby with Teversal This is an exciting opportunity to minister in a diverse benefice. Each community has its own church ranging from the historic village of Teversal, the multiple purpose plant of Stanton Hill and the larger Skegby. The churches have engaged well with the 3 Page

17 Diocesan vision of growing disciples and there is a mature and gifted lay leadership in place. After years of a significant incumbent ministry, these churches are ready to move to the next level of realising their potential and would benefit from their next priest being someone who is excited by the prospect of working from a traditional base in ministry leading to pioneering new forms of mission and outreach. For informal discussion and further information, please contact Sarah Clark, Archdeacon of Nottingham, on or archd-nottm@southwell.anglican.org. Sutton in Ashfield St Mary Magdalene Vicar We are a large parish in the heart of the former Nottinghamshire coalfields. Our church is a vibrant, growing community and our mission statement is Serving God, Serving Sutton. We are seeking a Vicar who: will provide motivational leadership in a consultative and collaborative style, leading change sensitively and effectively is supportive of participative worship will be visible in the wider community welcomes children and young families in church and values working with a church school is able to relate well to others, particularly people who come for occasional offices Closing date: 22 December Interview 23 January For informal discussion and further information, please contact Sarah Clark, Archdeacon of Nottingham, on or archd-nottm@southwell.anglican.org. For more information, please contact the Archdeacons PA on archdeaconspa@southwell.anglican.org We welcome applications from suitably qualified clergy from all sections of the community, and strive to be an equal opportunity employer. Enhanced DBS clearance is required for each post. Applicants will be assessed on the criteria for the post and if appointed it will be conditional on the Bishop s approval. Next Bulletin January Page

18 Jonathan Pickett DAC Secretary for the Care of Churches To all Incumbents/Priests-in-Charge/Churchwardens/PCC Secretaries/Fabric Officers THE DIOCESAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE (DAC) Annual Letter 2018 DAC MEETINGS & DEADLINES IN 2018 Jan Feb Mar Apr May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec DAC Meeting 15th 12th 12th 14th 11th 16th 10th 8th 12th 10th Deadline Date 3rd Jan 29 X X th Jan 26 th Feb 23 rd April 29 th May 2nd July 28 th Aug 24 th Sep 29 th Oct 26 th Nov 2018 will be the centenary of the end of the First World War. There is likely to be an increase in visitors to our churches to view our memorials. Opportunities to visit memorials will be looked on with greater interest during this period and it would be a good time to extend an invitation to come to the church to view the memorial to nearby schools, colleges and other community groups. To help you engage visitors - of all ages there are several websites with advice and information. During 2018 you may want to hold a specific open church event related to the memorial (the July Open Churches weekend could provide an ideal opportunity), perhaps with displays of photos and other objects related to the people commemorated on the memorial. Some of the news and photo resources from the Imperial War Museum may help you with this. A special commemoration service could be an appropriate way to end an event related to the memorial. Due to the expected increase in interest, it would be appropriate to check that any memorials you have are in good condition and that their setting is clear to allow access to see them. If the memorial needs some restoration work to put it in good condition, start to plan this now. Any repairs or restoration work would require faculty approval, so it would be useful to action this sooner rather than later to enable any work to be completed, certainly before the November Remembrance Service. Further information and advice can be found from: - The War Memorials Trust: UK War Memorials: Churchcare Website: campaigns/world-war-icommemoration/war-memorials-and-visitors Imperial War Museum: For all works of repair, restoration, conservation, reordering or changes to your church building or churchyard, please contact the DAC office. All applications are now made using the Online Faculty System

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