Clergy Mailing - April Contents

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1 Clergy Mailing - April 2018 Contents 1. Nifty Notes 2. Ministry Vacancies 3. Man Alive breakfast meeting 4. Real LIFE

2 Niftynotes news & information from the Diocese Compiled by Nicola Mellors APRIL Bishop Paul s Easter message Following Billy Graham s death in February the most viral quotation from the late preacher at one point shared every 15 seconds on Twitter addresses Graham s own view of his death. He once said, Someday you will read or hear that Billy Graham is dead. Don t you believe a word of it. I shall be more alive than I have ever been. I will just have changed my address. I will have gone into the presence of God. These words express an entirely confident and hopeful view of life beyond death. This level of confidence does not belong only to high-profile evangelists, it can be the sure and certain hope of all who put their faith in the risen Christ, whatever fears they are facing. Our 21st century preoccupation with fulfilling all my desires today means that we prefer to avoid the subject of death; it has become the forbidden topic to raise in polite company. The author John Ortberg points out that our modern world generally deals with the cruel reality of death in three basic ways. First of all there are those who try to dilute the poisonous nature of this subject with humour. If you can laugh about death then maybe it will not seem so terribly final. Like Woody Allen, who famously said, I m not afraid of death, I just don t want to be there when it happens. Then there s another way people cope with death which is what one might call careless indifference. Like the kind of person who says, I can t do anything to prevent it happening, so there s really no point in thinking about it. This approach to death is a fairly modern feature of our western culture. You only have to go back one or two generations and many Christian parents would have tucked their children into bed at night with a prayer that began, Now I lay me down to sleep, I pray the Lord my soul to keep. If I should die before I wake, I pray the Lord my soul to take. Continued on page 3 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 April 18 Growing Disciples... Growing Disciples... Growing Disciples... Wider Younger Deeper Exploring the secrets of happiness Woodborough Hall provided the wonderful setting for a group of 31 people who began the journey of the Happiness Lab Course on Monday 5th February. The Revd Anthony Giles - who is Vicar of St Swithun s in Woodborough, and Area Dean of Gedling Deanery - explains: We hoped to encourage ten to twelve people to come along, but through personal invitation and word of mouth we have been astonished to have 31 people sign up. In the past Woodborough Hall has been the setting for Alpha Courses that the church has run, and Bishop Tony also launched their Seed Scattering weekend at the historic Hall. Anthony continues: The Happiness Lab is a course over six weeks that explores the whole area of well-being, happiness and contentedness. Happiness is the Holy Grail of contemporary culture, and certainly any quick search on Google gives you over 340 million hits for happiness, and over 200 million for wellbeing. There are over 56,000 books titles in print exploring these themes. The Hall is a neutral venue with superb facilities and the manager, Tim, is very generous towards the church, allowing us to use their space. Photo: The delegates on the stairs at Woodborough Hall The Ugly Duckling Company, who produce the Course describe The Happiness Lab as a six week experiment that enables delegates to explore what psychologists, doctors and faith leaders say will make people happier. The themes of each week are: week 1: Focusing on gratitude and savouring week 2: Practising acts of kindness week 3: Learning to forgive week 4: Investing in friends and family week 5: Looking after your body and soul week 6: Developing coping strategies The hope is that after the course the group will want to take their thoughts and new friendships further by joining a Pilgrim Course that will follow on. Anthony and the team hope that longer term, the Happiness Lab will be a significant step towards encountering God and growing deeper in discipleship.

4 Niftynotes 3 News in brief... News in brief... News in brief... News in brief... Continued from page 1 That is not a particularly cheery way to send a child off to sleep! Yet people used to teach this to their children because they wanted them to know that death is real but it s not the end. And that leads us to the third way some people deal with the prospect of death with bleak resignation: I don t know if you recognise the name Mel Blanc? He was the voice behind all of the cartoon characters in Loony Tunes. At the end of every movie, Porky Pig would come on the screen, and would always say the same thing: That s all folks! Mel Blanc died in Can you guess what his family put on his tombstone? That s all folks! This really is the most important human question that can ever be asked Which is true: Jesus Christ is risen from the dead or That s all folks!? In Luke 24 the angels declare He is not here; he has risen! The sin of the world has been paid for in full, death has been defeated. And so from this point on, for the Christian, death is just a change of address. One day we will experience a new kind of life that is more wonderful than we could imagine. The apostle Paul writes, No eye has seen, no ear has heard, nor the human heart conceived, what God has prepared for those who love him. (1 Corinthians 2 v9). Jesus is still asking people today, Will you trust me? You don t need to hide behind the humour, or force yourself to be carelessly indifferent, you don t need to shudder at the finality of That s all folks! Jesus says, simply trust me. In a world filled with increasing uncertainty and fear we get to announce a message of abundant life that is offered freely to everyone: the deep love of the cross and the bright hope of Easter morning. Christ is risen! He is risen indeed! Alleluia! Bishop Paul Nottinghamshire Historic Churches Trust Ride+Stride 2018 The Nottinghamshire Historic Churches Trust makes grants for the repair and maintenance of churches in the county that are over 30 years old. Over the lifetime of the Trust it has awarded over 1 million and in this year alone grants totalling 37,900 have been made. One of the ways in which it raise money is through the Ride+Stride event which is held on the second Saturday in September. Cyclists and walkers are sponsored to visit as many churches as they can and half of the amount raised is refunded to the sponsored person s own church. Last year it raised nearly 16,000. The format is very flexible and churches and participants are free to decide themselves how they organise the day. Some cyclists pride themselves on visiting as many churches as they can, while other churches treat it as an annual outing with a large group of people walking or cycling. Even those who sit in the church and provide that all important welcome can be sponsored. However, it is not always possible for a church to open its door. But they can still take part by pinning a Signing In form on the church door for cyclists and walkers to register their visit. Many churches open their doors and provide welcome refreshments for the participants. Ride+Stride event shares the same weekend with the Heritage Open Days and this is an excellent opportunity to take advantage of the publicity and open your church to show your neighbours and visitors something of your life and achievements. The Trust particularly hopes that churches which have been in receipt of grants from the Trust will show their appreciation by taking part this year. Please see the website uk for further details or contact the Ride+Stride Administrator Margaret.lowe@nottshistoricchur chtrust.com

5 4 April 18 Events & information... Events & information... Events & informatio Main event of the year At last month s national gathering in Nottingham, the partnership between Citizens UK and which explored how the Church is contributing to the Church s own five year goals, Bishop Paul remarked how community organising is helping churches in the Diocese to find their voice. Whether you are brand new to organising, or well entrenched in its principles and practices, this sentiment is at the heart of why Nottingham and Maun Valley Citizens exist to give people a voice, but then crucially to go a step further, equipping communities with the tools needed to get the change they need for the families and neighbourhoods they care about. Organising encourages thinking about two worlds the world as it is and the world as it should be training passionate and driven people to drag as many things as possible from the latter into the former. Chapel of Saint Mary the Virgin Comprising of over 50 member organisations, Nottingham and Maun Valley Citizens are organising across the Diocese for the common good, tackling the issues that matter to their constituent members hate crime; homelessness; trafficking and modern day slavery; loneliness and welcome; clean air; good wages and employment practices, to name just a few. In Nottingham, next month brings 2018 s largest and most significant political gathering of the year, as member institutions congregate with the city s decision makers seeking justice on some of the areas mentioned above, as well as celebrating the impact of commitments made over the past few years on areas such as low wages, social care, mental health and diversity. Admission to the May 10th event, at the Albert Hall, is by ticket only, with priority given to members institutions. If your church or school is not engaged with organising in the Diocese, Nottingham Citizens would love to welcome you there as a VIP. Contact: Pete Rogers for details pete.rogers@nottinghamcitizens.org Choral Evensong Availability 15:00pm April - September Clumber invites you to raise your voices in worship in the beautiful atmosphere of this 'Cathedral in miniature'. Why not make a day of it with plenty to see and do on the estate and free entry for singers? Visiting groups please note, in the Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham and the Parish of Worksop Priory, the Chapel is under the Episcopal care of the Bishop Of Beverley Call or for details clumber-park

6 Niftynotes 5 Prayerdiary Compiled for Nifty Notes In May we pray for... Tue 01 May Wed 02 May Thu 03 May Fri 04 May Sat 05 May Sun 06 May Mon 07 May Arnold, St Mary (Margaret Caunt) Chandigarh - (North India) The Rt Revd Younas Massey Bulcote, Holy Trinity; Burton Joyce, St Helen; Stoke Bardolph, St Luke (Vacant: Area Dean: Anthony Giles; Lay Chair: Tony Mellor; Churchwardens: Mary Crosby) Central Pennsylvania - (III, The Episcopal Church) The Rt Revd Audrey Scanlan SECTOR MINISTRIES: Chaplains amongst Deaf People (Vacant) Chelmsford - (Canterbury, England) The Rt Revd Stephen Cottrell Chelmsford - Barking - (Canterbury, England) The Rt Revd Peter Hill Chelmsford - Bradwell - (Canterbury, England) Vacant Chelmsford - Colchester - (Canterbury, England) The Rt Revd Roger Morris Calverton, St Wilfrid (Sam Hustwayte) Chester - (York, England) The Rt Revd Peter Forster Chester - Birkenhead - (York, England) The Rt Revd Keith Sinclair Chester - Stockport - (York, England) The Rt Revd Libby Lane Carlton, St John the Baptist (Amanda Digman) Chhattisgarh - (North India) The Rt Revd Purna Sagar Nag ROGATION SUNDAY In our diocese today we give thanks for all those who work the land for our good. Those who farm, those who develop and those who serve our country from other lands in helping produce our food PRAY for The Anglican Church of Kenya The Most Revd Jackson Ole Sapit Primate and Archbishop of All Kenya Church of Norway: Diocese of Björgvin, Bishop Halvor Nordhaug BANK HOLIDAY Chicago - (V, The Episcopal Church) The Rt Revd Jeffrey Lee

7 6 April 18 In May we pray for... Tue 08 May Wed 09 May Thu 10 May Fri 11 May Sat 12 May Sun 13 May Mon 14 May Tue 15 May Wed 16 May Thu 17 May Fri 18 May Sat 19 May Sun 20 May Carlton-in-the-Willows, St Paul (Wendy Murphy) Chichester - (Canterbury, England) The Rt Revd Martin Warner Chichester - Horsham - (Canterbury, England) The Rt Revd Mark Sowerby Chichester - Lewes - (Canterbury, England) The Revd Richard Jackson Colwick, St John the Baptist (Amanda Digman) Chile - (South America) The Rt Revd Hector Muñoz Suffragan Bishop of Chile - (South America) The Rt Revd Abelino Apeleo ASCENSION DAY Prayer for the start of Thy Kingdom Come days of prayer across the world for the witness and evangelism of The Church TKC Day 2 - Prayer for the witness and evangelism through our Church Chotanagpur - (North India) The Rt Revd B Baskey TKC Day 3 - Prayer for the witness and evangelism through our prison, hospital, university and workplace Chaplains Christ the King - (Southern Africa) The Rt Revd William Mostert TKC Day 4 - Prayer for the witness and evangelism of our diocesan link churches Pray for the work of the Anglican Centre in Rome Christchurch - (Aotearoa NZ & Polynesia) The Rt Revd Victoria Matthews Church of Sweden: Diocese of Västerås, Bishop Mikael Mogren TKC Day 5 - Prayer for the witness and evangelism of our local partner churches Chubu - (Japan) The Rt Revd Peter Shibusawa TKC Day 6 - Prayer for the witness and evangelism in our outer estates Clogher - (Armagh, Ireland) The Rt Revd John McDowell TKC Day 7 - Prayer for the witness and evangelism in our rural communities Cochin - (South India) The Rt Revd Baker Fenn Coimbatore - South India) The Rt Revd Timothy Ravinder TKC Day 8 - Pray for the witness and evangelism through our market town centre churches Colombia - (XI, The Episcopal Church) The Rt Revd Francisco Duque TKC Day 9 - Pray for the witness and evangelism of Christians in civic life Connor - (Armagh, Ireland) The Rt Revd Alan Abernethy TKC Day 10 - Prayer for the witness and evangelism of our Cathedral Cork, Cloyne & Ross - (Dublin, Ireland) The Rt Revd William Colton PENTECOST - Prayer for the witness and evangelism of our local worshipping communities Colorado - (VI, The Episcopal Church) The Rt Revd Robert O'Neill Evangelical Lutheran Church in Denmark: Diocese of Viborg, Bishop Henrik Stubkjær

8 Niftynotes 7 In May we pray for... Mon 21 May Tue 22 May Wed 23 May Thu 24 May Fri 25 May Sat 26 May Sun 27 May Mon 28 May Tue 29 May Wed 30 May Thu 31 May Daybrook, St Paul; Arnold Seely Primary School (Sally Baylis, Corra Yarrien) Costa Rica - (Central America) Vacant Epperstone, Holy Cross; Gonalston, St Laurence; Oxton, St Peter & St Paul; Woodborough, St Swithun; Woodborough Woods Primary School; (Anthony Giles) Coventry - (Canterbury, England) The Rt Revd Christopher Cocksworth Coventry - (Canterbury, England) The Rt Revd John Stroyan Gedling, All Hallows; Gedling, All Hallows Primary School (Michael Johnson, Jean Lamb) Connecticut - (I, The Episcopal Church) The Rt Revd Ian Douglas 1. Suffragan Bishop of Connecticut - (I, The Episcopal Church) The Rt Revd Laura Ahrens 2. Suffragan Bishop elect of Connecticut - (I, The Episcopal Church) Vacant Lambley, Holy Trinity (Michael Johnson) Cueibet - (Bahr El Ghazal, South Sudan) The Rt Revd Elijah Awet Caythorpe, St Aidan Misson Church; Gunthorpe, St John the Baptist; Lowdham, St Mary the Virgin (Vacant: Area Dean: Anthony Giles; Lay Chair: Tony Mellor; Churchwardens: Andrew Potter, Janice Hewitt, David Hadfield) Cuernavaca - (Mexico) The Rt Revd Enrique Cruz Netherfield, St George (Vacant: Area Dean: Anthony Giles, Lay Chair: Tony Mellor; Churchwardens: Lillian Barnett, Patricia Bird) Curitiba - (Brazil) The Rt Revd Naudal Gomes The Bishop of Sherwood (Tony Porter) PRAY for The Anglican Church of Korea The Most Revd Onesimus Park Primate of the Anglican Church of Korea & Bishop of Busan Church of Norway: Diocese of Nord-Hålogaland, Bishop Olav Øygard BANK HOLIDAY - As we are encouraged to take a rest day we remember those who cannot. Those who work to care for us and respond to our emergencies. Those who serve us as we shop and enjoy our leisure time. Lord, thank you for those who serve and thank you for our Servant King, Jesus Cuttack - (North India) The Rt Revd Surendra Nanda Nottingham St Jude (John Allister, Ben Clayton) Cyangugu - (Rwanda) The Rt Revd Nathan Rusengo Kigali - (Rwanda) The Rt Revd Louis Muvunyi Porchester, St James (Vacant: Area Dean: Anthony Giles, Lay Chair: Tony Mellor; Churchwardens: Helen Catchpole, Patrick Wallis) Cyprus and the Gulf - (Jerusalem & Middle East) The Rt Revd Michael Lewis Woodthorpe, St Mark (Matthew Roberts) Daejeon - (Korea) The Revd Moses Yoo

9 8 April 18 World links news - Burundi Rosemary Cottingham, writes: While visiting St Mark s Church, Woodthorpe the Rt Revd Pontien Ribakare, the new Bishop of the new Diocese of Rutana in SE Burundi had an opportunity to share some of the challenges and opportunities he faces. Compiled for Nifty Notes Think big, plan big, start small To establish a new diocese in a very poor, predominantly rural area with very few resources, no partnerships, and no external funding might seem an extremely daunting task. However, Bishop Pontien is a man of prayer, vision and determination. His motto is: Think big, plan big, start small. He says, There are many challenges I have to face however we have to start with what we have, believing that as time goes on we will meet the needs we find. We start small. We prioritise. An inspirational start has been made as Church members sacrificially give small amounts of money to help establish the diocese - making and buying bricks and purchasing iron sheets and cement to finish the Cathedral Church and other parish churches under construction; contributing to the rent on a house that is used as the diocesan offices and providing Bishop Pontien and his wife Eulalie the salaries for the Bishop and a diocesan secretary. Diocesan staff working in development, Mothers Union, evangelism, finance, and communication are providing their services in the short-term as volunteers after doing their day jobs. Already a Bible School housed in a parish church built in the 1950s is providing training for twentyfive students six of who will be ordained deacon on August 26th. The Bishop, Diocesan Secretary and the three Archdeacons are teaching in the school and local Christians are growing and contributing food and paying two cooks. Three students from the diocese are at Bujumbura Christian University getting theological education to degree level. They received scholarships so the Diocese provides pocket money Confirmation of 336 people to cover expenses like accommodation. The diocese is beginning to think big and to plan strategically for the next 5 years. For example, to improve the quality of education and build the capacity of teachers; to improve adult literacy; to provide Christian students in schools with Bibles and other Christian books; to challenge gender based violence; and to construct a multi-purpose room for Church and community use. While partners along with income generating projects are needed so that the Diocese can sustain its mission and ministry, by starting small and working together the Kingdom of God is being extended. For further details about the Burndi link contact: the Ven Sarah Clark, archd-nottm@southwell. anglican.org

10 Niftynotes 9 Training and information.. Training and information.. Training and Sacrista Prebend Retreat House: A Quiet Space in the Heart of Southwell During April and May there is a varied programme of events at Sacrista Prebend, including a study day on the Psalms, a chance to meet two of the artists from the major Crossings exhibition in the Minster, and a creative day based on the theme of pilgrimage. Do have a look at the details of the programme set out below: a Saturday 14th April - A study day with Dr Tarah Van De Wiele Biblical Hebrew and Contemplative Prayer: Finding new depths with the Semitic Psalmist. This study day will explore the unique Hebraic features of the psalms which serve as the cornerstone of the contemplative Christian tradition. We will focus on how Hebrew can deepen the experience of saying and praying some of our most well-known verses from the psalms. There is no knowledge of Hebrew needed to participate in this study day. Dr Tarah Van De Wiele is Teaching Associate in Jewish Studies at the University of Nottingham. Saturday 28th April - Resurrection Now Crossings: Art and Christianity Now is a major two-part exhibition of contemporary art taking place at Southwell Minster from 9th Feb-15th May significant artists will fill the Minster with new artworks responding to the two themes. The exhibition is divided into two distinct parts: Crucifixion Now and Resurrection Now. Artists include: John Newling, Hilary Tinley, Biggs and Collings, Tai- Shan Schierenberg, Peter Howson, Mark Cazalet, Nicholas Mynheer, Susie Hamilton, Paul Benney, Chris Gollon, Iain McKillop, and many others. This day will include input from Crossings artists Iain McKillop and Matthew Askey, a special tour of the exhibition, discussion, and time for reflection and quiet prayer. Matthew Askey is an artist and is Southwell Minster School Chaplain. Matthew organised and curated the Crossings exhibition with the support of the Minster Creativity and Events group. Iain McKillop is a painter working mainly in the field of Christian religious art. He is ordained, and has exhibited works in Cathedrals and churches throughout the United Kingdom. Saturday 19th May To Be a Pilgrim Revd Annabel Barber Organised in conjunction with the Creative Arts Retreat Movement For centuries Southwell Minster has been a centre visited by pilgrims. This day will be a chance to creatively reflect on our own journeying through life, perhaps using as a starting point aspects of the Minster building, or Bunyan s great hymn. Bring supplies (threads, needles, fabric etc) to work by hand or using a sewing machine. More details are available from: annabel.barber@advancedit.org.u k or The Revd Annabel Barber is Rector of Waddington, just outside Lincoln. She began to weave together her passions for textile art and visual communication while training in spiritual accompaniment at St Bede's pastoral centre in York. Since then she has exhibited her spiritually-themed quilts in several churches as well as at the Sacred Threads exhibition in the USA. It is the spiritual aspects of working with cloth and thread that sustain her in her busy ministry. If you would like to book a place on any of these events, please contact: Sacrista Prebend, 4 Westgate Southwell Notts NG25 0JH sacrista_prebend@btinternet.com The cost of these days is 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.

11 10 April 18 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 April Siku Manga Painting Performance: Resurrection Now Chapter House passage, Southwell Minster(free). 10am 4pm, drop-in to watch at any time. St Mary the Virgin and All Souls Parish Church Bulwell - Blessing and Re-dedication of the Upper Hall & West Room. 10am Parish Mass Preacher & Celebrant The Venerable Sarah Clark Archdeacon of Nottingham. Lunch and family activities to follow. The West Room and Upper Hall were first dedicated 40 years ago. There will be an exhibition of the building work. Also pictorial records. Everyone is welcome. National Academy, Hucknall. Football Holiday Club, 9.30am-2.30pm. Hucknall Churches invite boys and girls in Y2-Y6 to 4 days of football fun. Includes coaching, team games, daily World Cups and half-time Bible-based activities. 8/day. Further details: Rob Bilborough Local History Group - Evening Talks Lost Churches of Nottingham by Doug Fletcher. 7.30pm, St Martin s Church. Admission 2 / 1 concessions. Everyone welcome no need to Supported by the Friends of St Martin s Bilborough. For more details: info@stmartinsbilborough.org.uk Art Workshop: Basic Linoprint and Bookmaking ( 30). 10am 4pm, Trebeck Hall, Southwell with Crossings artist Shaeron Caton-Rose. Book via the Cathedral Shop: or cathedralshop@hotmail.co.uk Adam Baker. 7pm, Sherwood Methodist Church. Tickets 6 in aid of Nottingham Rainbow Project. Tickets and further details: , thomas_katherine@hotmail.com A study day with Dr Tarah Van De Wiele - Biblical Hebrew and Contemplative Prayer: Finding new depths with the Semitic Psalmist. 20 including hot drinks throughout the day. coffee at 9.45am; close at 3.30pm. Please bring your own lunch. Further details and to book: Sacrista Prebend, 4 Westgate Southwell Notts NG25 0JH sacrista_prebend@btinternet.com The Long Room, Trent Bridge. Game On Season One, 7pm. The launch night of a major brand new 5-part Friday night series exploring the claims of Christianity, made accessible for sports fans.free entry. For more info call Rob or see ministryofsport.org.uk Ramsdale Park Golf Club, Calverton, 3pm. Par 3 Golf Afternoon. 9 holes, hot meal and entertaining after-dinner talk from Sheffield-based sports chaplain Baz Gascoyne. Ideal for the occasional or beginner golfer. 16 for golf and food. For more info call Rob or see ministryofsport.org.uk Nottingham Rainbow Project Prayer Breakfast am, Sherwood Methodist Church. Worship will be led by Adam Baker. Prayer for the work of the project and asylum seekers and refugees in Nottingham. RSVP info@nottinghamrainbowproject.org.uk #nottsrainbow The Crossings Easter Lecture Dr Alison Milbank, Canon Theologian: Narrating the Resurrection (free) 5pm in the Nave of Southwell Minster. St George's Church, Nottingham: St George's Day, Patronal Festival Mass 7pm, followed by refreshments; preacher Canon Nicolas Spicer, Vicar of Worksop Priory. (St George's Drive, The Meadows, Nottingham NG2 1NX.) All are welcome.

12 Niftynotes 11 What s on... What s on... What s on... What s on... What s on St Wilfrid s Church Calverton. The Sports Quiz, 7pm. St Wilfrid s invite you to 6 rounds of fun sports quiz action, pie, chips & mushy peas and a half-time interview with former Notts Co and Derby Co defender Michael Johnson. Tickets 6. For more info call Rob or see ministryofsport.org.uk Quiet Day Resurrection Now Sacrista Prebend with Crossings artists Iain McKillop and Matthew Askey ( 20). Please book in advance. Sacrista Prebend , or sacrista_prebend@btinternet.com Resurrection Now - Crossings: Art and Christianity Now is a major two-part exhibition of contemporary art taking place at Southwell Minster. This day will include input from Crossings artists Iain McKillop and Matthew Askey, a special tour of the exhibition, discussion, and time for reflection and quiet prayer. 20 including hot drinks throughout the day. coffee at 9.45am; close at 3.30pm.Please bring your own lunch. Further details and to book: Sacrista Prebend, 4 Westgate Southwell Notts NG25 0JH sacrista_prebend@btinternet.com May... May... May... May... May... May... May... May Rolls Royce Leisure Centre, Hucknall, 7pm. The Sports Quiz. Hucknall Churches invite you to 6 rounds of fun sports quiz action, hot buffet and a half-time introduction to the Christian faith, tailored for a sporty audience. Tickets 5. For more info call Rob or see ministryofsport.org.uk To Be a Pilgrim the Revd Annabel Barber. Organised in conjunction with the Creative Arts Retreat Movement. This day will be a chance to creatively reflect on our own journeying through life, perhaps using as a starting point aspects of the Minster building, or Bunyan s great hymn. Bring supplies (threads, needles, fabric etc) to work by hand or using a sewing machine. More details are available from: annabel.barber@advancedit.org.uk or To book: Sacrista Prebend, 4 Westgate Southwell Notts NG25 0JH sacrista_prebend@btinternet.com Please note the deadline for the MAY 2018 issue of Nifty Notes is: 12TH APRIL 2018

13 12 April 18 Comings and Goings... Comings and Goings... Comings and Goings The Revd Elizabeth Murray, Priest in Charge of East Stoke with Syerston, Elston, Kilvington, Shelton, Sibthorpe and Staunton, in the Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham to be also Interim Priest in Charge of Farndon with Thorpe, Hawton and Cotham in the same Diocese. Subject to the usual legalities. Licensing date: 11 April 2018, 7.30pm at Farndon St Peter s. The Reverend Wendy Susan Murphy at present Associate Minister at St Paul s, Carlton-in-the-Willows in the Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham to be Associate Priest for Transition in the same Benefice. This is a three year appointment. Subject to the usual legalities. Licensing was 26 March The Reverend Oliver James Learmont at present Priest in Charge of Car Colston with Screveton; East Bridgford with Kneeton; and Flintham in the Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham to be Vicar of North Bradley, Southwick and Heywood and Steeple Ashton in the Diocese of Salisbury. Subject to the usual legalities. Licensing date to be announced. Visitations 2018 NOTTINGHAM: Nottingham North & South 14 May 2018, St Mary s Lace Market East Bingham, West Bingham & Gedling 16 May 2018, St Wilfrids, Wilford NEWARK: Bassetlaw & Bawtry 3 May 2018, All Saints Mattersey Newark & Southwell 8 May 2018, St Nicholas Tuxford Mansfield & Newstead 23 May 2018, St Mary s Church, Eastwood All commence at 7.30pm

14 Joining together in the transforming mission of God MINISTRY VACANCIES April 2018 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. For informal discussion and further information, please contact Sarah Clark, Archdeacon of Nottingham, on or archd-nottm@southwell.anglican.org. Burton Joyce, Bulcote and Stoke Bardolph, with Lowdham, Caythorpe and Gunthorpe - Vicar There are outstanding opportunities for growth in a new benefice 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 P a g e

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. Carrington 0.5 Vicar St John the Evangelist is an Anglo-Catholic and inclusive Church serving a socially diverse inner city parish. We also provide a focal point for people in and around Nottingham who express and explore their faith through this tradition. We are committed to the Diocesan ambition of growing disciples wider, younger and deeper. We seek a vicar who is: Concerned for the marginalised and community minded Enthusiastic about growing our work with children and young families Prepared to work with and develop lay leadership Up for the challenge of leading St John s through growth and change Closing date 22 April 2018 Interviews 14 June 2018 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 2 P a g e

16 Has resilience Able to celebrate and respect difference A deep pastoral heart Closing date 10 May 2018 Interviews 21 June 2018 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. Coming soon: Porchester St James Whatton with Aslockton, Hawksworth, Scarrington, Orston and Thoroton (The Cranmer Group) NEWARK ARCHDEACONRY VACANCIES Blyth and Scrooby with Ranskill 0.5 Priest in Charge This is an exciting opportunity to minister in an established 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 3 P a g e

17 For informal discussion and further information, please ring David Picken, Archdeacon of Newark, on or Harworth Priest in Charge We are a vibrant community on the Nottinghamshire border with South Yorkshire. Our desire is to see further growth and to build on the excellent community links we have with our town. Once this post is filled, a Pioneer Minister will be appointed to work alongside the Priest in Charge. We seek someone who: Is committed to good pastoral care and sacramental focus in their ministry Is keen to engage with us in the diocesan Growing Disciples agenda Is an enthusiastic leader who can give a clear lead but also delegates well. Is inspired by the huge goodwill in our community and is excited by school s ministry. Has a vision for the opportunities and challenges represented by an area recovering its sense of purpose and identity in the wake of postindustrialisation Closing date: 16 April 2017 For informal discussion and further information, please ring David Picken, Archdeacon of Newark, on or David.Picken@southwell.anglican.org Hucknall Team Ministry Team Rector Hucknall is a thriving and growing community with a rich heritage. We are looking forward to welcoming a Team Rector, who will also be the Vicar of the historic, town centre church of St Mary Magdalene, the resting place of Lord Byron. We look forward to someone who can lead our team and create a cohesive partnership across our three, diverse, local congregations. We are praying for a Priest who will: focus on growing disciples while developing a new way of collaboration promote prayerful worship and engage proactively with us and our wider community possess strong leadership and collaboration skills both within the church and the wider community For informal discussion and further information, please ring 4 P a g e

18 David Picken, Archdeacon of Newark, on or Retford St Saviour Vicar designate The post of vicar-designate will focus on making and growing disciples in a reconfigured parish on the eastern side of Retford town centre. Working with a capable lay people in St. Saviour's congregation, the vicar-designate will renew the engagement with younger families through the four primary schools, Messy Church and well established community links. The vicar-designate will be an ex-officio Governor of St. Swithun's C of E Primary. Closing date 27 April 2018 Interviews 10th May 2018 For informal discussion and further information, please ring Phil Williams, Associate Archdeacon for Transition, on or phil.williams@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 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 ring David Picken, Archdeacon of Newark, on or David.Picken@southwell.anglican.org. West of Retford villages Vicar designate A new united benefice and united PCC is being created with a clear priority to grow disciples across the eight rural communities within the benefice. A significant feature for the vicar-designate will be engaging with the opportunities in three church schools (in Sutton-cum-Lound, Ranby and Gamston) and developing lay ministry. In addition there are exciting mission opportunities related to the heritage of the churches, in particular the preparation for the 400th anniversary of the Pilgrim Fathers in Closing date 6 May 2018 Interviews 7 June 2018 For informal discussion and further information, please ring Phil Williams, Associate Archdeacon for Transition, on or phil.williams@southwell.anglican.org 5 P a g e

19 Coming soon: Mansfield Woodhouse In terms of population size this is one of the largest parishes in the Diocese. There are significant opportunities to develop ministry through occasional offices, community networks and the church café. The parish is a very distinct community, close to but outside the large town of Mansfield. 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 May P a g e

20 Man Alive Breakfast Meeting Saturday 28 th April am (including breakfast) Venue: Betel Community Church, Rawson Street, New Basford, Nottingham, NG7 7FR Faith in our Fathers The keynote speaker will be Nick Harding, Diocesan Children s Ministry Adviser Fathers Day is on 17th June and this is a great opportunity to reflect on how we can celebrate fathers. Dads, stepdads, two dads, absent dads fatherhood and what it means is changing. We re going to explore what fatherhood can be in today s society, gain some ideas to inspire, and find ways to encourage grandads, dads, stepdads and all dads to do a great job. There is no charge for this breakfast, but there will be a retiring offering for the ministry of Betel. To book, please contact Jacky Bates: bishopsherwoodpa@southwell.anglican.org

21 School of Discipleship Real LIFE A series of flexible modules designed to envision, empower and equip Christian disciples, beginning September To find out more, join David Emerton and Richard Kellett at A Discipled Life an evening designed to give you a feel for what Real LIFE looks like, hosted in four locations across the diocese. St Peter s, Ravenshead NG15 9FD Monday 21 May St Nic s, Nottingham NG1 6AE Wednesday 23 May Christ Church, Worksop S81 0XS Tuesday 5 June St Leonard s, Newark NG24 2DP Thursday 14 June Each evening will start at 7.30pm and finish by 9.30pm. If you intend to come to one of these evenings please send an to: adiscipledlife@southwell.anglican.org Diocese of Southwell & Nottingham

22 Diocese of Southwell & Nottingham School of Discipleship Southwell & Nottingham CALLING An evening hosted by David Emerton and Richard Kellett to help you explore a calling to licensed or authorised Lay Ministry in the Diocese of Southwell & Nottingham. Thursday 19 April The State Chamber, Southwell Minster pm RSVP: catriona@southwell.anglican.org