ALL SAINTS CLIPSTONE ST MARY EDWINSTOWE ST JOHN THE EVANGELIST PERLETHORPE MANSFIELD DEANERY
TABLE OF CONTENTS Hopes & Prayers for a Priest 1 Wish List... 1 Prayer for the Vacancy... 1 Background Information on the Three Parishes 2 The Area... 2 Edwinstowe... 2 Clipstone... 3 Perlethorpe... 4 Useful Websites... 5 Church Life 6 St Mary... 6 All Saints... 9 St John the Evangelist... 10 Joint Resources 13 Vicarage... 13 Parish Administration Hub... 13 Assistants... 13 Challenges Ahead... 14 Strengths Limitations Opportunities and Threats... 15 Mansfield Deanery 16 A statement from the Bishop of Southwell & Nottingham, the Rt. Revd. Paul Williams and the Archdeacon of Newark, the Venerable David Picken 17 Parish Representatives Contact Information 19 Appendices 20 Mission Statistics... 20 Abbreviated Financial Statements... 21
Hopes & Prayers for a Priest WISH LIST Visionary sees and helps us to grasp opportunities for growth Prayerful encouraging and developing spiritual growth Nurturer/inspiring - walk alongside pastorally sensitive, empathetic Sacramental Leader and enabler Community involvement, outreach, will appreciate the diversity between parishes Able to balance diverse congregations Thrive on variety and open to change Relates to all, young and young at heart, traditional and contemporary views of liturgy Flexible outlook Inspirational, motivated, enthusiastic Interested in tourism opportunities Humans may apply! Is GOD leading YOU in our direction? We trust HIM to Find us the right person PRAYER FOR THE VACANCY God our Father, we pray for our Churches, for their leadership teams, congregations and supporters. help us to be faithful servants to our Lord Jesus Christ and active daily in his service help us all to use our gifts and share the work which must be done forgive us when we get things wrong. Help us to be humble, gentle and patient with one another, forgiving each other as you forgive us protect those with special responsibilities or extra workload, surround them with your Peace guide us in the appointment of a new minister to the person of your choosing; and that you will be preparing that minister for our shared work give us vision for mission and outreach in the local community. Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen Page 1
Background Information on the Three Parishes THE AREA The three parishes have shared a priest since 2012. The village of Perlethorpe lies 4 miles to the north of Edwinstowe and is a village set in the traditional estate of Thoresby. Clipstone lies 3 miles south-west of Edwinstowe and is a typical Nottinghamshire ex-colliery village, with a significant new build community in Kings Clipstone EDWINSTOWE Edwinstowe is a beautiful village in the heart of Sherwood Forest in North Nottinghamshire. It has a population of approximately 5,000 people, and attracts visitors from around the world who come to see Robin Hood s tree, the Major Oak, and St Mary s Church where legend says Robin Hood and Maid Marian were married! A new visitor s centre is currently under construction commissioned by the RSPB. Center Parcs Sherwood Forest Holiday Village is on the edge of Edwinstowe; and there are several country parks, numerous tourist attractions and much beautiful countryside in the surrounding area. Edwinstowe is approximately 20 miles from Nottingham, Lincoln and Sheffield. Page 2
Background Edwinstowe Edwinstowe has a strong mining history although the colliery on the outskirts of the village closed in 2015. There is a good mixture of housing in Edwinstowe with several hundred former colliery houses, some older people s bungalows and former council houses, many large private dwellings and a few farms. There are also new homes currently being built and plans for some 800 dwellings on the former colliery site. 85% of homes are privately owned or rented, and 15% are rented from Newark & Sherwood District Council or Nottingham Community Housing Association. Edwinstowe has a larger than average proportion of retired people with 25% of its population being over the age of 60. There are two nursing homes in the village and two community centres for older people. Edwinstowe s population is largely white, with 1.4% of people describing themselves as from other ethnic groups. This is fairly typical for this part of North Nottinghamshire. Nearly 82% of people describe themselves as Christian, with small numbers saying they belong to other religions. Edwinstowe has a variety of retail outlets catering for both the local and tourist trade. There are many local community groups for both adults and children, to cater for all interests. There are two primary schools in Edwinstowe St Mary s Church of England Voluntary Aided School and King Edwin County Primary School. There is also a choice of pre-school provision. Secondary pupils travel by bus to various schools. The church has links with both the local primary schools, regularly taking assemblies. We, of course, have particularly strong links with the church school. The church takes part in a variety of community activities. CLIPSTONE The social mix of the parish is predominantly white and working class. The only industry is some small industrial units. There are four farms and a few small holdings. The community is served by a Post Office, pharmacy, garage, a Cooperative supermarket and several other small shops including fast food takeaways. There are two nursing homes in the parish, a welfare and a members only top club but no pub. The parish is made up of three areas Kings Clipstone, Clipstone Village and Newlands. Kings Clipstone can boast about the ruins of King John s Palace, which was really a large hunting lodge where a national parliament was held in 1290. It was then mainly Page 3
a farming community in the parish of Edwinstowe. An old corrugated iron building, which was used as a church, is now a community meeting hub. There are no shops but it does have a pub which is currently closed. Clipstone village was built in the 1920 s when the colliery was sunk (closed 2003), the church and school were built at the same time. Further private housing was built in the village in the 1950 s - 60 s and in the last 15 20 years Cavendish Park estate near to Kings Clipstone was built of some 350+ houses and is still being expanded at the present time. The Newlands Estate, (known also as Garibaldi) was built in the 1950 s 60 s along with Newlands and Garibaldi schools. There are various clubs: Guides, Brownies, Rainbows, Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, football, youth clubs, army cadets, and St. John s ambulance for the younger element. Bowling, cricket clubs, British Legion, and a friendship club cater for older folk. There is a library, a new Health Centre, a Community Centre and the Village hall. PERLETHORPE The community is rural, consisting mainly of agricultural workers, retired people and their families, who have the use of limited civil services. The Thoresby Estate runs a series of events in the Park throughout the year, to which the public are usually invited. There is a Village Hall with a stage and committee room, full kitchen, and seating facilities. Also a private social club with licensed bar. Thoresby Hall is now an established first class adult holiday hotel whose guests have access to the Church and Park. The Courtyard owned by the Estates attracts many visitors and consists of a selection of converted buildings housing an Art Gallery, Bespoke Jewellers, Cafe, Farm Shop, Glass Blowers, Military Museum and other shops. Most weeks hotel guests come to our services, along with those who attend the many special events organised by the Estate and held in the Park during the year. Classic Car Shows, Craft Fairs, Caravan Rallies and the like. The Village and Church organise events including a Horticultural Show, a Tour of the Park on tractor drawn trailers, Duck Race, Carols by Candlelight Service, Harvest Service amongst others, which Page 4
all help in some way to maintain social contact and gain funds for the Church. The old village school has become an Environmental Study Centre, to which children are transported from schools all over Nottinghamshire, on a regular basis. The Church is part of their curriculum, as is the Park and Village. Many groups of Children are brought into Church by their teachers as part of their Victorian studies and carrying out sketching, searching the inside of the Church and Graveyard, and rubbings of headstones. This takes place on average twice a week. Perlethorpe has its own Parish Council (civil roll 150) with good links to the District Council and anyone in the small community who wishes to be involved in the Church and civil administration is welcomed. USEFUL WEBSITES Church & Minster www.stmaryt.org http://southwell.anglican.org/ http://www.southwellminster.org/ Schools www.minster.notts.sch.uk www.dukeries.attrust.org.uk/ www.garibaldi.org.uk/ www.st-maryscofe.notts.sch.uk/ www.samuelbarlow.notts.sch.uk/ www.kingedwin.notts.sch.uk/ Tourism & Local interest www.whatsonatthoresby.co.uk/ http://nlha.org.uk/news/crazy-clipstone/ www.visit-nottinghamshire.org.uk/ www.edwinstowe.co.uk/ http://sherwoodforest.org.uk/ www.southwellchurches.nottingham.ac.uk/ www.worksopheritagetrail.org.uk/index.asp?page= dukeries Page 5
Church Life ST MARY Seeking to be a worshipping community that grows prayerfully together in the love of God and proclaims that love through words and deeds Worship St Mary s is best described as being within the central tradition, but as it is a village church it draws people from a broad spectrum. There are currently 124 people on the church electoral roll. The pattern of services currently includes the following: History & Fabric There has been a church on the site since 633. The stone church dates from around 1175. It is a beautiful Grade 1 listed building, which of course brings the corresponding responsibilities for upkeep. The recommendations from our latest 2017 Quinquennial Inspection are being addressed although there is nothing major. Our churchyard is closed and is maintained by Newark & Sherwood District Council. Most burials now take place in the nearby Council-run cemetery. We have a peal of 6 bells and a team of ringers. We have a parish hall, known as the Church Rooms which is in regular use by diverse groups. We have a charity shop on the High Street known as the Village Xchange. This is run by a salaried manager assisted by a team of volunteers from the church and community. This is a major link with the community for the church as well as being a source of regular income. Every Sunday - 8am said Holy Communion CW Order 2 (traditional language) or Morning Prayer Every Sunday - 10am At least twice per month Holy Communion CW Order 1 (contemporary language) with hymns/songs played on the organ (Hymns Old & New, New Anglican Edition) Other - Morning Praise/All Age Worship led by a Reader. There is a said service of Holy Communion (CW Order 1) on Wednesdays at 9.30am. Classes from St Mary s school take turns to attend. Baptisms usually take place once or twice per month. Morning Prayer is said most weekday mornings at 9am. Once per term we hold a Youth Led Service to which the village uniformed organisations are invited. Candlemas Page 6
Growing Disciples Wider, Younger, Deeper We are fully committed to the Diocesan Vision of Growing Disciples Wider, Younger, Deeper. There are a good number of children associated with St Mary s Church and they are prepared to receive Holy Communion prior to Confirmation. One Way Club for children aged 3 to 11 meets in the tower room during the 10am service. Our teenage group Holy Chaos is currently in need of a leader and relaunch. We have also been running an after school session for key stage 2 children called JAM (Jesus and Me) Robin Hood greets French children both established and new members. Expanding the current house group, Lent study and Advent reflection will give a variety of styles and experience. The current investment in the tourist facilities of Sherwood Forest offers an ideal opportunity for the church to re-invigorate its outreach and welcome to visitors. The church is open unattended for limited hours. Our hope is to be able to steward the building throughout the week to give a personal welcome to visitors from all over the world. We would like to market our offering in a more professional way. Our music group plays for one 10am service per month and other ad hoc occasions. St Mary s has an open baptism policy. Parents are encouraged to keep up the contact with the church by bringing their children to Teddies Time for God (pre-school group) in church. We regularly invite them to special all age events and services throughout the year, particularly an annual Teddy Bears Picnic currently held in the Vicarage garden. We encourage all wedding couples to become involved in the life of the church, and we hold a marriage preparation workshop annually around Valentine s Day. Once per month we hold a service in Sherwood Grange Nursing Home. The PCC would like to further develop opportunities for nurturing spiritual growth in A Tea shop Walk group meet monthly for a country stroll followed by a stop in a local tea room. Tea Shop Walk Cuppa and a Chat is a social group, meeting after the midweek Wednesday communion. The church has a Women s Group. Its purpose is mainly social (typically an evening is spent with a bottle of wine and a board game) but it also helps with the planning of social and fund raising activities. Page 7
St Mary s Church of England Primary School The incumbent is an ex officio member of the governing body and St Mary s PCC provides a number of other foundation governors. During 2017 there are 102 full time pupils and 22 full time equivalent part time pupils. A team from church regularly lead collective worship in school. and to developing self-belief and generosity of spirit. -in our school we know that we will be supported to challenge ourselves and be challenged with confidence that encourages us to be the best that we can be. Aim within our small school to nurture confident, emotionally resilient and thoughtful individuals, who understand the positive contribution that they can make in the world. St Mary's is not just a church school in name- it aims to provide education with a distinctively Christian ethos and we think this makes it a very special place to learn. The excellent RE and collective worship and the outstanding nature of relationships have a positive impact on the personal, spiritual and moral development of each child of which we are all very proud Vision- a community of learners who feel safe to grow as individuals knowing that God loves each of us the same and who can say "I am happy to be me". -in our school we are committed to broadening opportunity; to fostering teamwork and friendship; to inspiring attitudes and aspiration ; Page 8
Finance An abbreviated financial statement is enclosed (appendix) and our full accounts are available upon request. We are committed to paying Parish Share and meeting the incumbent s working expenses in full. The PCC also has a policy of linking away giving to 10% of income. Baptism Paper Airplanes At Harvest each year we support different projects at home and overseas. We encourage our supporters to regularly review their giving, we are supported financially by many in the community who are not regular attenders of services. Communication Each week there is a notice sheet produced for those who attend church. We have a magazine called Forest Christian, which is published 8 times per year and subscribed to by church members and many others in the community. We have active Facebook page with 260 followers. Edwinstowe also has a quarterly community newspaper, Edwinstowe Village News, to which the church is always invited to contribute. ALL SAINTS History & Fabric The church was built and consecrated in 1928. It is built of red brick and was not fully completed until the 1950 s and 1960 s, of plain design with clear glass windows for light. Dull looking from the outside but most people comment that once they are in how beautiful it is. There are the 14 stations of the cross, and the Reserved Sacrament is kept. We have a beautifully carved figure of our lady along with other items that make it a peaceful and prayerful place. Approximately 15 20 years ago some alterations were done after the wooden church hall was demolished. This Harvest consisted of extending the vestry into a small meeting area, adding a porch of glass structure, (so you can see inside) and building a servery area at the back of the church to use for social events. This enables the church to be used for fairs at Christmas and summer in addition to socials, Shrove Tuesday, harvest suppers, parish lunches etc. Worship & People Our churchmanship is Anglo-Catholic, vestments are worn and incense is used on holy days and festivals. The services at present time are Sundays 9.30am Parish Eucharist, 1st Sunday in the month 9.30am said Eucharist and 10.30 family worship for all. The organist we have is brilliant and gives Page 9
his services to us free of charge. There is a Eucharist every Tuesday morning at 9.30am, and baptisms are held every 2nd Sunday at 11.30am, (a maximum of two families due to the large numbers that attend). We have developed Messy Church recently in conjunction with the local Methodists and are pleased with the monthly attendance of about 30. Weddings are by arrangement and we have around 4 a year. ST JOHN THE EVANGELIST History & Fabric The present Victorian Church of St. John the Evangelist can be seen from many parts of the surrounding Park, and was designed by Anthony Salvin, the gift of Sydney William Herbert Pierrepont, Third Earl Manvers, and was dedicated in 1876, just after the Thoresby Hall was completed The building is furnished with traditional oak pews that are highly carved with a whole range of botanical species. The church tower accommodates a single treble bell. The organ manufactured by Viscount is in good condition, having been purchased and installed in 2000. When an organist is not available the music is provided off compact discs, which almost matches all the hymns in the current hymn book. Christmas Fair Our congregation is around 25 in number and all apart from five are in there 70 s - 90 s age bracket, we have a retired lady who is honorary priest to us along with two licensed readers, these we share with the other two churches in the group. We are a warm, welcoming congregation and would like to have a loving priest to serve and nurture us, to help us have a vision to grow our Easter Bonnet church, to lead us prayerfully and sacramentally in our lives, to inspire us and walk with us, to go out into the community and to be involved in the parish as a leader and enabler. Perlethorpe Annual Duck Race The churchyard is still open and a Lychgate at the south entrance is our War Memorial. A large part of the churchyard is ecologically maintained using the estate sheep which have retained access during certain times of the year. The last Quinquennial Survey was completed in 2014 and various items of work are still to be Page 10
completed for which the finance is being allocated through the Parochial Church Council. The Church sits squarely within the confines of one of the Old Dukeries Agricultural Estates, (Thoresby Estate) and may only be accessed over private land and roads which can give the impression of being somewhat cut off. However, there are numerous visitors to the Hotel and Park which ensures this is not the case. This rural community around St John s is formed from the Estate Villages of Perlethorpe and Budby and see St Johns as their Church, as their parents and Grandparents did before them. This manifests itself as support when trying to raise funds for the upkeep of the church and when having community type services such as the Carol Service, Harvest and Remembrance. Tractor Rides Due to its somewhat unique setting, the PCC has over the years had to live alongside and maintain very close working relations with the Estate, the Thoresby Charitable Trust, Estate Management Staff, Beneficiaries, Trustees and Patron, but also has always looked outwards to the world beyond. As such part of the Management of the Church is now done by members of the congregation who do not live on the Estate, but are every bit as passionate about their church and community. Bearing our distinctive location and context in mind, the Patron and St John s PCC whilst recognising the value in considering a united PCC, believe it is right for us to stay as an independent PCC. Worship & People There are currently 17 people on the church electoral roll. The congregation age range is 9 to 88 years locally; with additional attendance from guests of the Thoresby Hotel, visiting parties to the estate and couples and families making a connection to the church prior to their wedding dates. We have only one Sunday Service per week in the parish, which is currently held at 10.00am, and we have enjoyed a Service Pattern of alternating between Morning Prayer and Holy Communion. We would wish for this to continue. Village Fellowship Special services are held each year, particularly for Harvest, Advent, Remembrance, Christmas, Carols by Candlelight and Rogation Sunday with others on an ad-hoc basis. We also have many weddings, a few Baptisms and Funerals and also a reaffirmation of marriage vows service around February 14 th each year. Communion is also delivered to the sick as and when required Page 11
ST JOHN S AIMS AND OBJECTIVES Our overall Objectives in the Plan document were to reach a commitment to meet several basic challenges: Mission and ministry To provide a better level of communication within the parish generally, the hotel, and with other members of our three parish group. To also maintain and expand our reputation for being a very welcoming church and work towards the diocesan wide vision of Growing Disciples Wider Younger Deeper. Finance To enhance our ongoing fund collection, regular giving levels, and raising abilities, to meet the commitment to pay the Parish Share and other expenses. Practical activities To equip ourselves with the practical resolve to arrange, hold and maintain specific activities in working with others to meet our Mission Statement of; maintaining St John the Evangelist Church at Perlethorpe as a viable place of worship, and to offer fellowship and ministry to all who seek it at that place, both in the short and longer term. The welcome and contact after services has been enhanced to good effect with tea, coffee & biscuits served after each service. Our growth points should be to encourage people to take an interest in the Church, particularly the young. Our priority to have an incumbent who is available to give pastoral care whenever possible and help to bring the Church back to being a focal point of the parish. Page 12
Joint Resources VICARAGE The vicarage is situated on West Lane, in the centre of Edwinstowe, within 2 minutes walk of St Mary s. It has four bedrooms, lounge, dining room and large kitchen with utility room and pantry. The upstairs bathroom has a power shower and a separate toilet. All windows are double glazed. There is gas central heating. The vicarage is surrounded by a large lawned garden. There is good outside lighting and easy parking The study and downstairs cloakroom can both be accessed without intruding into the family space. Vicarage Garden Vicarage from the Rear PARISH ADMINISTRATION HUB The administrative hub is a parish office situated in a rented unit conveniently placed next to St Mary s church. The parish administrator works from here 8 hours per week (augmented by a significant number of voluntary hours). A review of the administration is taking place to ensure that the needs of the incumbent and all three parishes can be met. ASSISTANTS We currently have four Readers who work across the group. Many people have been encouraged to use their gifts in support of the leadership team. There are several local retired clergy who are happy to cover services and occasional offices when needed Vicarage from the Front Page 13
CHALLENGES AHEAD Retain the congregations during the vacancy by maintaining the social, pastoral and prayer life of the parishes. For all three parishes to work as a team. We will need to think creatively around the challenges posed by one priest servicing three parishes and work closely with our neighbours and Deanery. Look for Mission and outreach opportunities to grow disciples wider, younger, deeper, particularly in new housing developments. Continue to develop our mission to tourists by strengthening our links with Thoresby Hall Hotel and building on our association with Robin Hood though collaboration with the Tourism Action Group coordinated by Newark & Sherwood District Council. Encourage everyone to use their gifts and talents. To use the resources available in ways to promote the work of the church while ensuring that an adequate reserve is maintained. Promote the Giving for Life initiative Encourage people to make and review their wills. To Grow a Greener Church - an important commitment for future generations. Deanery Confirmation 2017 Page 14
STRENGTHS LIMITATIONS OPPORTUNITIES AND THREATS Strengths Opportunities Children & Young People: Teddies Time for God, One Way Club, JAM Club, Children receiving communion, Messy Church Warm Church (Welcome & Temperature) Occasional Offices Ministry Team (Clergy & Lay) Special services for the community Bereavement & Pastoral Care Positive View of Church by the community Village Exchange Beautiful Historic Buildings - tourist attractions Finance - funds available for mission and fabric Organists & Music Group Links with Schools & Environmental Centre Away Giving Choice of service style and atmosphere Hotel Links Limitations Lack of 15-35 year olds Too few men Retaining newly confirmed & baptised Few small groups Over-reliance on Holy Communion Lack of uptake for group bible study Too few Page volunteers 15 Shared Priest, Patron and fellowship The vacancy - involving more people, discovering new gifts, working well together Develop Websites, Tourist & Educational Resources Churches Together in Dukeries South & Methodist links New Visitors Centre Schools, Environmental Centre & Youth Hostel Pastoral Care for the whole community Prayer & Study Groups All Age Activity Days Social Activities/Parish Breaks Hotel/Tourism/Stewards Further exploration of worship styles & delivery Nursing Homes & Elderly Building links in the community Relationships in Mansfield Deanery Threats Changing Patterns of Attendance Too few men Challenges of Sharing a priest in three distinct communities. Dog Poo Long Vacancy Budget constraints Too few volunteers
Mansfield Deanery Mansfield Deanery covers a population of around 124,000 including urban, suburban and rural areas. It currently has 17 churches, 9 full time equivalent clergy (one of which is vacant), 2 curates, I lay church leader, 11 active retired clergy and over 21 active readers. The Deanery Synod meets 3 times a year and is currently working together with the Diocesan initiative to Grow disciples Wider, Younger, Deeper and there have been extra meetings recently to explore strategies in which we can support each other to this aim. There are several types of Deanery Chapter meetings which meet once a month including; informal clergy lunches, training or business meetings, times to worship and pray together, to share good practice and discuss wider mission and ministry issues, and wider ministry chapters with retired clergy, and others. We would expect the incumbent at Clipstone, Edwinstowe and Perlethorpe to make these a priority and share in the mutual support and learning they offer. We would look forward to the new post holder joining the Deanery and working alongside as we continue to work with the Transforming Mission of God in and around our churches and communities. Area Dean, The Revd. Angela Fletcher Page 16
THE DIOCESE OF SOUTHWELL & NOTTINGHAM GROWING DISCIPLES WIDER, YOUNGER AND DEEPER A statement from the Bishop of Southwell & Nottingham, the Rt. Revd. Paul Williams and the Archdeacon of Newark, the Venerable David Picken The Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham incorporates the City of Nottingham, the whole County of Nottinghamshire and five parishes in South Yorkshire. The population is 1.15 million 51% live in the greater Nottingham conurbation, 31% in ex-mining areas and 18% in rural. There are 305 churches (252 parishes), served by 142 stipendiary clergy and licensed lay workers. In 2016 a refreshed diocesan vision was embraced across the diocese, recognising the imperative for Growing Disciples: wider, younger, deeper. Wider in that we will seek to grow disciples in every part of the diocese, with no retreat from any community: urban centres; outer estates; rural villages; or market towns. Younger in that we will seek fresh ways to harness the boldness and creativity of children, students and young people across the diocese, not least in Nottingham which is the 4 th youngest city outside London. Deeper as we grow in knowing Christ, so that as his disciples we can be an increasing blessing to the people among whom we live and serve in the workplace, family and community. The Bishops Senior Staff, Bishop s Council and Diocesan Synod have demonstrated their clear commitment to sharing in all aspects of this vision and strategy. In autumn 2016 more than 1,000 PCC members attended 5 vision evenings around the diocese. We have discerned a series of emerging priorities that will facilitate growing new disciples in every parish across the diocese. Compelled by the love of Christ by 2023 we will seek to: Welcome 7,000 new disciples into the fellowship of Christ and his church Commission 1,000 younger leaders (especially 15-30 year olds) equipped and inspired to serve the purposes of God in the Church and society. Page 17
Plant or graft 75 New Worshipping Communities (NWCs) across the diocese to increase our reach in telling the story of Jesus to all. Grow 25 larger Resource Churches with clear commitment to develop leaders, plant New Worshipping Communities, and disciple the young. Serve and pray together as 1 Church contending for the gospel in every community and sphere of public life in our city, county and region. In this new chapter, every parish has an opportunity to review its role within the diocesan mission, so that it can play a significant part in the strategic commitment to Growing Disciples wider, younger and deeper. The potential for development in these 3 parishes is considerable. They each have their very own distinctive characteristic and whilst the Diocese is very keen to enhance the existing spirit of collaboration, that distinctiveness is clearly to be recognised. A particular feature of this post is to develop the significant opportunities for tourism ministry, as the RSPB take on the visitor centre at Sherwood Forest and with the ongoing good relationship between Thoresby Hall and Perlethorpe church. There is also existing potential for a heritage site in Clipstone to mark the hugely significant nature of its mining heritage. Bishop Paul has said: It is my hope that each worshipping community will develop a compelling picture of its own future in God s purposes with an expectation of growing numerically and in the scope of its mission. It is my prayer that the new Priest will have the creative leadership and imagination to develop discipleship, plan for growth and reach out to the unchurched of all ages in each community. August 2017 Page 18
Parish Representatives Contact Information Edwinstowe Clipstone Perlethorpe RICHARD NEELY GRAHAM HARLEY DAVID MARRIOTT ERIC JENKINS STEPHEN SHAKESPEARE MILDRED ORR Richard: 01623 822254 Graham: 07857 698378 warden@stmaryt.org David: 01623 624686 Eric: 01623 624153 David.marriott@talktalk.net e.jenkins598@btinternet.com Steve: 01623 822473 Mildred: 01623 824242 Steve.shakespeare230@btinternet.com Orr194@btinternet.com Page 19
Appendices MISSION STATISTICS Average Attendance 2016 St Mary St John the Evangelist All Saints Adult Child Adult Child Adult Child 8am Holy Communion 15 1 10am Service 45 6 24 23 Midweek Communion 12 8 Teddies/Messy (Pre-school) 18 12 18 25 Special Services/Events 2016 St Mary St John the Evangelist All Saints Adult Child Adult Child Adult Child Christmas - Crib(E) 87 50 - Midnight 80 2 40 85 5 Good Friday 22 1 18 1 Children s Workshop 25 15 Easter - 6 & 8 am 10am 44 69 5 13 42 30 5 Remembering 112 4 96 14 Remembrance 178 63 36 110 30 Page 20
ABBREVIATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Balance Sheets @ December 2016 St Mary St John the Evangelist All Saints General Fund 40,038 26,519 6,214 Fabric Fund 1,851 27,805 11,363 Bell Fund 10,039 Youth Fund 0 456 Church Rooms 5,154 Total 57,083 54,324 18,035 Page 21
INCOME 2016 St Mary St John the Evangelist All Saints Voluntary Income 60,950 23,605 15,910 Activities for Generating Funds 144 0 2,101 Investment Income 160 148 76 Income from Church Activities 48,966 16,004 13,782 Other incoming Resources 1,634 636 32 Legacy 0 0 0 Grants (Restricted) 3,000 40,000 TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES 111,854 43,393 71,901 EXPENDITURE St Mary St John the Evangelist All Saints Costs of Generating Funds 165 0 237 Mission Giving 7,545 0 223 Direct to the work of the Church 60,986 9,289 19,416 Church Management & Administration 19,409 6,209 8,626 Major Works 23,917 5,582 32,666 TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED 112,022 21,080 61,168 NET INCOME/(OUTGOING) RESOURCES (168) 22,313 5,510 Gains & (Losses) on Investments 254 Net Movement in Funds 86 22,313 5,510 Balance brought forward @ 1st January 56,995 32,011 12,524 Balance Page carried 22 forward 57,081 54,324 18,035