PARISH PROFILE of ST ANNE S WORKSOP, ST MARY S NORTON CUCKNEY and ST WINIFRED S HOLBECK, NOTTINGHAMSHIRE 2017 1
Welcome Thank you for your interest in St Anne s and we hope this document provides sufficient information for you to think and pray about applying. Should you require any further information please contact either of our Churchwardens: Carole Shaw (01909 481319) or Matthew Butters (01909 530259). Welcome to Worksop and in particular to St Anne s Church here in the town, which together with St Mary s in the parish of Norton Cuckney and St Winifred s in the Woodhouse Hall Extra Parochial Place, form the group. Although it is sad to have lost our Priest-in-Charge after 12 years we see the appointment of a new Priest-in-Charge as an exciting opportunity and a challenge to go forward working in Christ together. So... we are looking for a minister to lead a strong team which already consists of four Licensed Lay Ministers in our journey of faith. We have three lovely churches in very different, attractive settings. St Anne s and St Mary s are both involved in re-ordering projects, so it is a wonderful time to be part of our future! Within the benefice of St Anne s are three schools including two church schools. The young people are an integral part of our church and in recognition we are in the process of recruiting a Children and Youth worker. Our work with the children forms part of our mission of Introducing People to Jesus and is aligned with the Diocesan vision to grow our church wider, younger, deeper. We know our strengths and our weaknesses. We have seen the benefits of our prayer and efforts to move the church on and we have an idea of the person we need to lead us further in faith and mission. Are you that individual? We can offer you: A team of Licensed Lay Ministers. Willing and enthusiastic leaders. Effective management structures in place. Strong supportive PCCs. Warm fellowship from friendly congregations. 2
All clergy expenses reimbursed in full. The new Priest-in-Charge will be expected to take full weekly/annual leave and time is made available for retreats and study days. The Vicarage: The Vicarage is situated at the top of a cul-de-sac surrounded by 9 other like properties. It is set in a popular residential area; a 2 minute drive from the Church and School. The Vicarage at 11 Poplar Close (S80 3BZ) is detached with gas central heating and solar panels and carpeted throughout. Downstairs are 2 well sized reception rooms, cloakroom and well fitted kitchen. There is a large study and utility room that can also be accessed by a separate entrance door, thereby negating the need for visitors to have to go through the main house when meeting with the Priest-in-Charge. The first floor has 4 double bedrooms, 3 with fitted wardrobes, and a family bathroom. The main bedroom has a separate en-suite facility.the rear garden is private and of a good size there is also a single garage plus driveway for 2-3 cars. To the rear of the property is a lovely open space area where many local people walk their dogs. The property is within a 10 minute walk of the town centre and local facilities. The Vicarage, 11 Poplar Close, Worksop, S80 3BZ. 3
The Diocese and the Parish St Anne s Benefice is part of the Deanery of Bassetlaw and Bawtry in the Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham that represents the Church of England across Nottinghamshire and parts of South Yorkshire, with a population of 1.15 million. The Diocese was founded in 1884 covers some 847 square miles and includes 307 churches, 70 church schools, 183 clergy, and hundreds of unpaid volunteers. There is a total membership of 18,900 on the electoral St Anne s Church rolls of churches that are supported by area administrators and a mission centre in Southwell called Jubilee House, where advisers, bishops and other staff support the work of the churches and the clergy on the ground. Some of this happens in hospitals, schools, sports organisations, factories and prisons, where chaplains and volunteers share their faith, offer support and maintain a tangible Christian presence across the diverse communities of the county. Within the Diocese are two Archdeaconries covering nine Deaneries. The northern part of the diocese is Bassetlaw and Bawtry Deanery comprising 48 parishes grouped in sixteen benefices. More information about the deanery can be found on the webpage http://southwell.anglican.org/about-us-2/deaneries/ bassetlaw-bawtry-deanery/ Worksop is on the edge of Sherwood Forest, 19 miles from Sheffield with good road links to the A1, M1 and A60 and the rail service to Sheffield and Retford make larger cities easily accessible. The geographical position of the town, on the borders of Yorkshire, Derbyshire and Lincolnshire offers lovely countryside, many tourist attractions and shopping opportunities. Worksop is a small market town with around 45,000 inhabitants; many commute to work in other areas but the chief local employers are the 4
Wilkinson and B&Q depots and the Greencore sandwich factory. The majority of the population is white and the predominant age band, 45-59 year olds. St Anne s parish takes in parts of the south and west of the town as well as a significant amount of agricultural land. Over the past few years a number of new houses have been built in the parish. The population of the parish, which covers the majority of Worksop South electoral ward, is approximately 6500 people. The majority of housing within the parish is owner-occupied. The parish includes a part of the town centre, which includes a recently constructed shopping centre, banks/building societies, estate agents, solicitors, vets, public houses and other commercial properties. Also located within the parish is a Travel Lodge, a hotel, a nursery, and a residential care home as well as a Sainsbury's supermarket. The parish is also home to a good number of sporting facilities. It is home to Worksop RUFC and Worksop Cricket Club where there are also Squash and Bowling facilities. The National Table Tennis Centre is also in the parish as is The Cadet Centre for Army Cadets and Air Force Cadets. St Anne s Church and its People Services Out of a worshiping community of 120 adults approx. numbers are: Sunday: 8am Holy Communion (BCP) approx. 20 10am Holy Communion Light Club approx. 55 adults, 25 children 10am Family Service 1st Sunday in the month no Light Club approx. 50 adults and 15 children Wednesday: 7pm Prayer and Communion 1st Wednesday in the month approx. 12 adults Weekday mornings: Daily Prayer at 9am St Anne s is located on Newcastle Avenue, a main road into Worksop Town Centre. It has a Church hall and car parking facilities adjacent to the Church 5
building. The Church can be described as central Anglican in tradition with an Evangelical flavour. The former Priest-in-Charge and Curate are from an Evangelical background. St Anne s mainly middle class, white British congregation ranges from 90 year olds to babes-in-arms with 57 out of an Electoral roll of 156 living outside the parish. The church has a thriving Light Club during the 10am service with approx. 25 children attending each Sunday. This is led by an enthusiastic team who provide lively, interesting activities related to Bible study. On their return to the main service the Light Club (with the assistance of resident Church monkey, Gilbert) display their work to the congregation. Light Club event Members of the uniformed organisations: Beavers, Cub Scouts, Scouts, Rainbows, Brownies and Guides attend the family service. The Church has identified the need to continue to support its younger members and is currently seeking a Children and Youth Worker to maintain and develop the valuable experiences of Light Club to those above the age of 11. The benefice is well resourced with four Licensed Lay Ministers who have a variety of experience and strengths. In addition to teaching, preaching, leading worship and prayer they are also engaged in a wide range of other 6
ministries including funerals, pastoral work, chaplaincy and outreach in the local community, care home and church school. The benefice is blessed with willing, committed individuals, who lead worship, prayers, school worship, baptism and preparation for communion courses and, together with our Leadership team, lead our Home Groups. Our worship is enriched by a music group and an organist and both St Anne s and St Mary s have bell ringing teams. Staff within St Anne s Church consist of a Parish Administrator, a verger and a cleaner. St Anne s benefits from an active, supportive and well informed PCC - we don t spend hours considering the purchase of a new vacuum cleaner! St Anne s Worship Band Alpha courses over the last few years have grown new disciples and brought worshippers to Church and seen the formation of seven Home Groups. Together at these weekly or fortnightly meetings groups have grown in faith and fellowship and also provided important feedback to the leadership team. A small Church group lead a monthly Sunday afternoon service at the adjacent care home which is attended by residents and staff. A visiting team 7
visit Church members in their own homes or local care homes and Holy Communion is available for those wishing to receive it. Over 300 parishioners subscribe to the Parish News magazine which presents information and reviews Church events and activities. The church s website is a work in progress however we have an active Facebook page. The Church has recently hosted its second seed scattering weekend with the Bishop in attendance a mix of social events to show a different side to church and invite people to come and find out more about us and the Gospel message. Scalextric evening during Seed Scattering and Harvest weekend There are two primary schools in the benefice, one of which is St Anne s C of E Voluntary Aided School located adjacent to the church and deemed Good at its Ofsted in March 2016. Worksop is currently served by two 11-18 Academies that are part of the Outwood Grange Academies Trust incorporating a Joint Post-16 Centre. There is also a 16+ College of Further Education and an Independent 13-18 Secondary School, Worksop College, part of the Woodard Group of Schools. 8
Due to their close proximity, St Anne s Church and School enjoy a close relationship. The Priest-in-Charge leads Collective Worship once a week in school and end of term services and festivals are held within the Church. There is an annual preparation for communion course which is offered to Year 6 pupils and some school staff members have attended Alpha and Confirmation courses and help on the Sunday service duty rota. The annual Summer Fair is a joint event between Church and school. The Church building is used as a resource within the R.E. curriculum and the school makes use of the church hall. The Priest-in-Charge is an ex-officio member of the Governing Body and forms part of the Admissions Committee. The Church and the Community 2015 figures for services: Baptisms - 51, Weddings - 25, Funerals - 45 2016 figures for services: Baptisms - 46, Weddings - 18, Funerals - 41 Many people choose services at St Anne s because of family or past school connections. The Priest-in-Charge and a support group lead wedding and baptism preparation courses. Light Club Nativity 2015 9
The Church Hall is a useful asset to host a wide range of activities and social events, however it is recognised that both it and the Church building could be used more effectively to develop Mission and better serve the community. At present the Hall has 4 regular outside users, is the venue for Light Club, some uniformed groups, a mother and toddler group and the focal point for Church occasions such as the fairs. The main social events are the two fairs; summer and Christmas, the Light Party, Messy Church and Meet and Eat monthly lunch club. As part of its mission, the church actively supports local organisations; HOPE, Bassetlaw Hospice, Bluebell Wood Children s Hospice and St John s Ambulance. Generous collections of food, toiletries and harvest produce are taken to HOPE for distribution to those in need in the town. We have links with Worksop Town Football Club and the Church provides two season tickets for those wishing to watch home matches. We also support a number of overseas charities and in the last two years have become greatly involved with Compassion UK with 26 members of the congregation each sponsoring a child in Ghana. St Anne s is part of Churches Working Together in Worksop. The only other Church in the parish is the Salvation Army Citadel. Christingle at St Anne s Christmas Eve 2015 10
The Church and its Buildings The Church was built in 1912 in the 15th-century Perpendicular style and has a designated Grade II listed building. Over the years it has been well maintained and updated to meet the needs of the worshipping community. A recent reordering project has resulted in better access for the disabled, a wheel-chair friendly WC, tea/coffee facilities and a fellowship space at the back of church. The Quinquennial Survey was last carried out in 2012, with no significant problems highlighted. The PCC has appointed an architect for the next stage of the re-ordering project, involving changes to the chancel, which is due to begin shortly. St Anne s comfortably seats 300 people in traditional pews with an extra 50 folding chairs available. The Lady Chapel is a smaller worship space for 25 people. The Church tower houses ten functional bells which are rung regularly. The Church Hall was built in 1989 and is in a good state of repair with bookings/repairs managed by the Church Hall Secretary. The Hall has full catering facilities, cloakroom area and separate male/female/disabled WC facilities. It has a capacity for 180 people. There is a smaller space upstairs, with its own tea/coffee making facilities. Financial situation St Anne s is financially stable with a reserves policy equating to 6 months of general expenditure. A legacy was received during 2011 and after tithing, the PCC invested funds in an investment fund from which the income received is designated for the provision of a Youth Worker. The Church also benefits from an Independent Trust; The Garth Trust. This was created in 1971 for the benefit of St Anne s parish. There are 4 trustees, including the Priest-in-Charge of St Anne s Church. The annual income received from the trust is designated for the provision of ministry and mission. Maximum permitted funds are deposited within 2-Shires Credit Union in line with the PCC s policy on responsible investment. 11
A successful giving campaign was conducted at the beginning of 2014, from which many members of the congregation changed their approach to giving to become committed regular givers, enabling the PCC to plan for continued growth with confidence. This campaign produced a 25% increase in planned giving from the previous year. Further funds are raised through text giving, easyfundraising.org.uk and from successful fairs and events. There are currently 156 on the electoral roll, 99 from within the parish and 57 from outside the parish. There are currently 136 planned givers of which 125 are tax efficient. The level of Parish Share has increased year on year and has consistently been paid in full with the PCC taking a generous view towards helping out Holbeck and Cuckney parishes by taking their increase in Parish Share commitments. St Anne s has 4 basic funds, consisting of 2 unrestricted funds, the general fund and hall fund and of 2 restricted funds in the fabric and bell funds. All liabilities are covered in full each year. The following graph shows the comparison of all 4 funds over the past 2 years. 12
St Anne s Church, Worksop - Statement of Financial Activities for year ended 31st December 2015 13
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St Mary s Church Norton Cuckney Population: 400 Electoral Roll: 19 St Mary s Church, Norton Cuckney The Parish is a rural one made up of the villages of Norton, Cuckney and part of Nether Langwith. There is a social mix of professional people, farmers, Welbeck Estate employees and retired people. The majority of homes are rented from The Welbeck Estate, but there are some privately owned houses. There are 14 council bungalows in Cuckney for senior citizens and a number of Estate bungalows occupied mainly by retired Estate members. There are a few small businesses and a few tenanted farms. Cuckney Church of England Primary School has approximately 150 on role, many of whom come from outside the parish. The school also has a pre-school unit. The majority of the older children attend The Meden School in Warsop. 15
The Village Hall is close to the church and is used by various village groups. There is a monthly Newsletter which is produced by the church and delivered free to every house. The Parish is within Bassetlaw District Council; the local council is Norton & Cuckney Parish Council. One member of the PCC is also a local councillor. St Mary s Church is situated at the east end of Cuckney and is Grade 1 listed, there is mention of a church in the village in the Domesday Book. The present building originates from 1100 with additions in the 13th and 15th centuries. There is an extensive Churchyard which is still in use. Within the Churchyard there was a Motte & Bailey castle - part of the moat is still visible and is a scheduled Ancient Monument. There are 6 bells in the tower which are rung occasionally by visiting ringers or for weddings. There is an ongoing archaeological investigation in the Churchyard to find the site of re-interred remains from a mass grave, which was discovered under the church floor in 1950 when work was done to prevent damage from nearby coal mining. The survey is being organised by The Battle of Hatfield Investigation Society (BOHIS), who aim to prove that the remains are from the fallen of The Battle of Hatfield in the year 632. The Quinquennial Survey was carried out in 2015; no significant problems were highlighted. Routemaster bus transport to joint churches worship at St Mary s 16
Worship The current pattern of Services each month is: 1st Sunday 10am Holy Communion 2nd Sunday 10am Morning Service 3rd Sunday 6.30pm (BST) Holy Communion 4pm (GMT) 4th Sunday 10am Morning Service 5th Sunday 10am Morning Prayer The regular congregation numbers are between 15-20. We have occasional joint Services with St Anne s and St Winifred s. St Mary s is an attractive church and is a popular wedding venue. During the past year there have been 9 weddings, 2 baptisms, 2 renewal of marriage vows and 7 funerals. Lent and Advent courses are well supported. Fundraising for St Mary s The P.C.C. has for the last four years held a Christmas Tree Festival and Market in December and held a stall at the Annual Community Bonfire and Pamper Evenings, all of which have been popular and successful. Fundraising for charities The Royal British Legion is supported with the Remembrance Sunday collection, Christingle Service donations go to The Children s Society and donations from refreshments served after services, go to a designated charity (currently Sheffield Children s Hospital). There is also a collection box in church for Bassetlaw Food Bank to which the Harvest Festival food donations are also given. We have a small and hard working PCC, who would welcome guidance and encouragement. 17
St Mary s Church, Norton Cuckney - Statement of Financial Activities for year ended 31st December 2015 Receipts and Payments Account 2015 Receipts Voluntary Income 16302.00 Activities for generating funds 721.00 Investment income 129.00 Church Activities 7801.00 Other Income 733.00 25687.00 Payments Cost of generating income 111.00 Church Activities 10453.00 Church Expenses 7093.00 Major Capital Expenditure 3318.00 Governance Costs 22.00 Other Outgoings 0.00 20998.00 Excess/(Deficit) of Receipts over Payments 4688.00 18
St Winifred s Private Chapel, Holbeck Woodhouse The Chapel was built by the 6th Duke of Portland and, because his wife was baptised Winifred, the Chapel was called after the Welsh Saint of the same name. The Chapel celebrated its centenary in 2016. Although the Chapel and contents are owned by the Welbeck Estate, the running is overseen by a Church Council. The Chapel is located in an Extra Parochial District, has its own Churchyard and has a small community nearby. The Priest-in-Charge of St Mary s Norton Cuckney was often also Priest in Charge of St Winifred s and Chaplain to the Welbeck Estate. That link was broken in the mid-1980s when the Priest-in-Charge of St Anne s Worksop took on the responsibility. All three Churches were grouped together in 2005. Sunday Services at St Winifred s currently take place on the 1st (Holy Communion), 3rd and 5th (both Morning Prayer) Sundays at 11.45am. At present Services use the Book of Common Prayer although Baptism, Marriage and Funeral Services use an appropriate Common Worship form. Within the last year, there have been 4 Baptisms, 3 Marriages and 4 Funerals. Future bookings for Weddings show a slight increase. 19
And finally... Having read through our Parish Profile, we hope the following comments will help you discern if this role will suit you. We seek a new Priest-in-Charge who will: identify, encourage and nurture congregation members who have the potential to or can contribute to the ministry of the church through their gifts. recognise and create opportunities to grow disciples including through our Occasional Offices. value and encourage the team of Licensed Lay Ministers and others trained in leading Worship and will nurture their gifts as they assist in the ministry of the church. be passionate about nurturing the faith of both congregation and community. The new priest-in-charge will identify training needs and develop appropriate training programmes designed to nurture faith and equip for ministry and mission in the church and community. be able to engage with all age ranges within our congregation and community whilst maintaining and developing the mission and ministry with families and the two Church schools within the Benefice. continue the work of developing a Christian presence in the wider community. be a strong leader with an ability to face future challenges and opportunities. be a good communicator; personable and approachable - with a sense of fun! We look forward to hearing from you! 20