foundations - issue 1, autumn 2011
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Agood and rewarding
time was had by all at
the inaugural Diocesan
Church Guide Training Day,
which took place at The Old
Palace and Lincoln Cathedral.
The morning’s session
prompted some lively discus-
sion about church-guiding and
what constitutes a good tour,
as well as how to make a
church welcoming to all. In the
afternoon we saw all that the-
ory come to life as we were led
around Lincoln Cathedral by
the Dean’s Verger, John
Campbell, in what was a mas-
ter-class in church-guiding.
Everyone was then able to
have a go themselves, using
the many wonders of the
cathedral as their inspiration.
Look out for information
about the next Church Guide
Training Day, which will be
coming soon.
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Guide training
day a success
Ben Stoker
More than 150 people
have flocked to Stow
Minster for an evening of fun
and togetherness at one of
the most important churches
in the country.
Those who came were
treated to the sound of the
Lincs Effect singing in the chan-
cel; market stalls; a raffle with
prizes donated by local busi-
nesses; medieval characters;
hog roast; and a
Mediterranean Piazza-style
arrangement in the nave, com-
plete with trees provided by
the local garden centre.
Professor David Stocker enter-
tained the crowd with his
knowledge and wit in ‘Ask the
Professor’ and the Church
Buildings Council explained
how they are helping to en-
sure that the church has an
exciting future. The event
marks a new chapter in the life
of a much-loved Lincolnshire
landmark.
Matthew Cooper
Love Stow
Minster!
fAsk Gary!
Amultitude of organisa-
tions in North East
Lincolnshire have come to-
gether to establish a scheme
that aims to ensure the well-
being of elderly and
vulnerable people during pe-
riods of extreme winter
weather.
As well as issuing informa-
tion about what supplies to
purchase in preparation for
winter, this scheme encour-
ages people to get involved, be
good neighbours and support
their local communities.
The Bishop of Grimsby, the
Rt Revd David Rossdale, said:
“This is an excellent initiative
which provides real support to
the most vulnerable people in
our community during a par-
ticular time of need.
“It enables us to work to-
gether as a community to be
inclusive and caring for all.
“I fully endorse this cam-
paign and hope that it will be
well supported by people in
every part of North East
Lincolnshire.”
If your church can help to
disseminate information and
deliver vital assistance to
those who need it most over
the winter period, please con-
tact:
Penny Burton (Healthier
Communities and LINk
Programme Manager, VANEL)
Tel: 01472 315437
If you are inspired by this ini-
tiative but don’t live in North
East Lincolnshire, perhaps you
could set up a similar ‘good
neighbour’ scheme in your
parish?
Things to Look For:
Check masonry for signs of damage. Report any deeply
eroded mortar joints or cracks or signs of movement.
Check that snowboards and access walkways are in a
good state of repair
Check that the flagpole is secure.
Check the roofs for damage. Debris on the ground from
broken or missing slates and tiles indicates that there
may be a problem.
Things to Do:
Clear leaves and debris from gutters and rainwater pipes
regularly and check for any storm damage. Frequent at-
tention may be needed if the building is surrounded by
trees, or perched on by pigeons.
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Featuredphotog raph
“The view from Somersby, St Margaret” sent in by
Angus Beating. If you would like to submit a photograph
to be featured in the next Foundations please e-mail us
with your name, location, and a brief description.
Winter planning
Maintenance tipsfrom the SPAB Maintenance Calendar
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St Paul’s, Morton has
played host to an informa-
tive and entertaining day
where a diverse range of arts
associated with parish
churches was explored.
Our very own Matthew
Cooper spoke about how to
‘read’ parish churches; Dr John
Lord talked about Sacred Art;
Dr Matthew Godfrey ex-
plained how the ‘Heritage at
Risk’ campaign is helping to
save our region’s important
vulnerable buildings; and
artists who practice church-re-
lated crafts shared their
knowledge and experiences in
the fields of stained glass,
stonemasonry, painting,
needlework and photography.
There was also a chance for
residents of the Trent Vale to
arrange for the artists to de-
liver workshops in their
churches.
Contact detailsMatthew CooperHistoric Churches Support Officer
01522 504028
Ben StokerLincolnshire Open Churches Officer
01522 504025
Church hosts art day
Dr Matthew Godfrey talks at St Paul’s, Morton An
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Martyred in the year 290, I was an Egyptian in
charge of a Roman Legion.
My entire legion was made up of Christian soldiers
who refused to punish other Christians. I was killed
along with my legion in a town in Switzerland which
is now a famous ski resort.
I’m the patron saint of cramps, the Swiss Guard, and
Holy Roman Emperors.
Who am I? – answer at the bottom of the page!
Which saint am I?
Gary the Gargoylefoundationsno 1
Dear Gary...I’m looking for funding information to help on a church repair
project. Where should I turn?”
Listless in Lincolnshire
Well, Listless, your problems are at an end! Simply go to
www.lincoln.anglican.org/historicchurches and you will find
an excellent list packed full of grants for church buildings.
Yours truly,
Gary.
Dear Gary...My parish would like to open their church more regularly, but
we don’t know where to start and are feeling a bit nervous
about it. Can you help?”
Nervous of North Lincs
Don’t be nervous, Nervous! Check out
www.lincoln.anglican.org/openchurches for all the advice
and help you need. Best wishes and good luck,
Gary.Do you have a question for Gary? Write to
him at [email protected]
Therefore everyone
who hears these
words of mine and
puts them into practice is
like a wise man who built
his house on the rock.
25 The rain came down,
the streams rose, and the
winds blew and beat
against that house; yet it
did not fall, because it had
its foundation on the rock.
26 But everyone who
hears these words of mine
and does not put them into
practice is like a foolish
man who built his house
on sand.
27 The rain came down,
the streams rose, and the
winds blew and beat
against that house, and it
fell with a great crash.”
NIV
The wise and
foolish builders
Matthew 7:24-27
Metal Theft Seminars12th October 7pm, Horncastle College
13th October 4pm, Lincoln, St John the Baptist (Ermine)
Speakers from Lincolnshire Police, Ecclesiastical
Insurance, English Heritage, SmartWater and the
Archdeacons, as well as information provided by se-
curity companies E-Bound and Smiths of Derby.
These seminars will provide your parish with advice
on how best to protect your church from metal theft,
and what to do if anything does get stolen. Each ses-
sion will be no more than two hours long,
refreshments will be provided.
Please contact Matt Cooper to book (01522 504028)
Unlocking PotentialContact Ben Stoker or Matt Cooper
Ben and Matt provide training packages for parishes
in a simple half-day programme. For everything from
maintenance to creating a perfect welcome, we will
provide a mixture of talks and exercises to help you
unlock the potential of your church.
Training days are free to book. Please call for details.
Event diary
here to answeryour questions!