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Clergy Mailing - May 2018
Contents
1. Nifty Notes
2. Ministry Vacancies
3. Real LIFE
4. Chilwell disaster commemorations
5. Swan Canaries
@SouthwellandNottingham
@diocswellnott
Thy Kingdom Come is a
global prayer movement
which invites Christians
around the world to pray between
Ascension and Pentecost for more
people to come to know Jesus
Christ.
What started out as an invitation
from the Archbishops of
Canterbury and York in 2016 to
the Church has grown into an
international and ecumenical call
to prayer.
Last year over 200 churches and
schools across the diocese took
part, praying in churches, pubs,
country parks and schools. It is
hoped that many churches will
take part again this year, joining
Christians around the world in
prayer from May 10th to May
20th.
The aim of TKC is that:
• People will commit to pray with
God’s world-wide family - as a
church, individually or as a
family;
• Churches will hold
events, such as 24-7 prayer,
prayer stations and prayer
walks, across the UK and in
other parts of the world;
• People will be empowered
through prayer by the Holy Spirit,
finding new confidence to be
witnesses for Jesus Christ.
Please do register your TKC
events as a deanery, parish or
school by going to
https://tinyurl.com/y9e8rw72
Individuals, families and
churches are being encouraged to
sign up to Pledge2Pray on the
TKC website -
www.thykingdomcome.global
The information supplied will
then be used to plot prayer events
on a map of the world. There is
also a range of prayer resources
on the site.
You can also watch a video of the
Archbishop of Canterbury talking
about the power of prayer at
https://www.thykingdomcome.glo
bal – many of the images used
come from events held last year
in Southwell & Nottingham.
Follow TKC on Twitter at
@thykingdom_come
Continued on page 3
news & information from the Diocese www.southwell.anglican.org
N i f t y n o t e sMAY 2018
Compiled by Nicola Mellors email: [email protected]
Join in a global
wave of prayer
In this month’s issue:
2 Growing Disciples
4 Events & information
5 Prayer Diary
`9 Training Courses
11 What’s On
12 Comings & Goings
Growing Disciples . . . Growing Disciples . . . Growing Disciples . . .
2 May 18
With one book just
published and another
coming out next
month, the Revd Mina Munns,
curate at Selston & Westwood, is
even busier than usual.
About six years ago, when she
was Children’s Ministry worker
at St Nic’s, Nottingham, Mina
started writing a popular
children’s ministry blog:
flamecreativekids.blogspot.co.uk
“From the blog I was approached
to write two books, “ says Mina.
“The first I co-wrote with vicar
and author Miranda Threlfall-
Holmes to help children aged 7-
12 to pray at home, and as a
useful tool for parents. It’s
published on May 17th and is
called the ‘Prayer Experiment
Notebook.’
For her other book – published by
Kevin Mayhew on March 23rd -
she was given carte blanche
regarding the subject.
“I proposed a book for the under
fives – who are a bit of a
forgotten group in the church - to
help them to engage in the story
of Holy Communion through
play,” said Mina.
‘We all Share’ includes case
studies from around the UK,
looking at what different
denominations are doing and how
parents can engag.’
“Both books are hands-on
creative approaches. I feel my
ministry is to encourage adults
within the Church to see children
as disciples in their own right,
and give them both inspiration
and tools to grow together.”
We All Share (Published 23rd
March)
https://www.kevinmayhew.com/w
e-all-share.html
The Prayer Experiment Notebook
(Published May 17th)
https://spckpublishing.co.uk/the-
prayer-experiment-notebook
Helping children to experiment with prayer
Wider Younger Deeper www.growingdisciples.co.uk
Niftynotes 3
Later this year the diocese is preparing to launch its School of
Discipleship under the leadership of the Revd Dr David
Emerton. The School will exist ‘to grow disciples who grow
disciples’, helping both to realize the wider diocesan vision for
Growing Disciples wider, younger and deeper and to assist in
releasing the local church to continue growing towards complete
maturity in Christ.
To this end, and beginning in September 2018, the School of
Discipleship will be offering a diocesan-wide discipleship course
called Real LIFE, designed to envision, empower and equip God’s
people in making the life-long journey of following-after Christ.
David says: “The summons to follow-after Jesus and into real life lies
at the heart of what it is to be a disciple. To respond to this summons
and to make this journey is a life-long and exhilarating process
possible only in and through the power of the Holy Spirit.
Discovering what this summons means and how this journey is
marked is central therefore to the identity of both the School of
Discipleship and the Real LIFE discipleship course. If we are people
who seek to live and move and have our being such that we are
captivated and compelled by Jesus, and by Jesus alone, then the Real
LIFE discipleship course is perhaps for us.”
To find out more about Real LIFE and what the course will entail,
join David Emerton and Richard Kellett, Director of Discipleship &
Ministry, 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 2018
St Nic’s Nottingham NG1 6AE | Wednesday 23 May 2018
Christ Church, Worksop S81 0XS | Tuesday 5 June 2018
St Leonards, Newark NG24 2DP | Thursday 14 June 2018
These taster evenings are open to all and will start at 7:30pm and
finish by 9:30pm.
It would help our planning to know that you are intending to come to
one of these evenings – please send an email to
School of Discipleship: Real LIFE
News in brief. . . News in brief. . . News in brief. . . News in brief. . .
Continued from page 1
Follow us on Twitter
@diocswellnott #Pledge2Pray
There are FREE TKC resources
available (Novena, prayer
journals and morning and
evening prayer booklets) on a
first come -first served basis.
People can get in touch with
Canon Phil Williams, email:
assoc.archdeacon
@southwell.anglican.org
to arrange to pick them up from
Jubilee House.
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
Events & information. . . Events & information. . . Events & informatio
4 May 18
Workplace Sunday – 6th
May – will be an
opportunity to
celebrate God’s gift of work and
to support working people by
recognising work as worship.
It is an opportunity to encourage
workers to make a difference
where they are throughout the
week, recognising daily work as a
vital part of God’s big mission.
Churches are encouraged to mark
this significant day, and a range
of resources have been provided
to help them.
Links
http://www.licc.org.uk/work-
forum/events-
courses/workplace-sunday/
http://www.aftersunday.org.uk/
in-practice/god-and-work-in-
practice
https://www.theologyofwork.
org/
http://www.stpaulsinstitute.org.
uk/
Bishop Paul wrote :
“I am delighted to commend
these excellent resources to you
in advance of Workplace Sunday.
The workplace is the frontline of
mission for many of our church
members who live out their
Christian faith in this context
week by week. It is vitally
important that we prayerfully
support and uphold them in their
witness as part of our
commitment to sharing the good
news and making new disciples.”
Many of the resources offer a
different twist on one element of
a normal service, whether it’s
work-focused prayers,
confessions and commissions or
suggestions for sermons and song
choices. However, there are also
some new ideas, like doing a
‘This time tomorrow’ slot –
talking to different people in your
congregation about where they
will be on Monday morning, who
they talk to and what kind of
situations they face.
Workplace Sunday – celebrating God’s gift of work
Are you looking for
a local event to visit
on Early May Bank
Holiday Monday?
Bunny Church Fabric
Fundraisers invite you to join
them at their lively
“May-time Medley”
on Monday 7 May,
2.00 pm to 5.00 pm,
in
St Mary’s Church, Bunny
Musical entertainment will be
provided by Sirocco Sax
Quartet, folk music by Syzygy,
Bunny Handbell Ringers and
Bunny Community Choir.
There will be interesting stalls to
browse, and home-made
refreshments in the Nave Café.
Entrance £1, accompanied
children free.
All welcome.
www.southwell.anglican.org Compiled for Nifty Notes
Prayerdiary
In June we pray for. . .
Niftynotes 5
Fri 01 Jun Halam C of E Primary School (Caroline Aldrich)
Suffragan Bishop of Dallas - (VII, The Episcopal Church) The Rt Revd Paul Lambert
Sat 02 Jun Harworth Church of England Academy (Kerrie Clowes)
Damaturu - (Jos, Nigeria) The Rt Revd Abiodun Ogunyemi
Sun 03 Jun Today we hear of Jesus challenging the received view. We pray for all in authority,
that they may be open to challenge. We pray too for those who are the prophetic
voice, which can often move us into greater truth. PRAY for The Anglican Church
of Melanesia The Most Revd George Takeli Archbishop of the Anglican Church of
Melanesia and Bishop of Central Melanesia
The Latvian Evangelical Lutheran Church Abroad: Archbishop Lauma Zušēvica
Mon 04 Jun The National Church of England Academy, Hucknall (Executive Principal -Simon
Jones, Martin Joblyn – Academy Director)
Dar-es-Salaam - (Tanzania) The Rt Revd Valentino Mokiwa
Tue 05 Jun Hucknall, National C of E Primary School (Helen Bent)
Davao - (Philippines) The Rt Revd Jonathan Labasan Casimina
Wed 06 Jun Huthwaite All Saints C of E Infant School (Jo Redfern)
Delaware - (III, The Episcopal Church) Vacant
Thu 07 Jun Kneesall C of E Primary School (Susan Illett-Coupe)
Delhi - (North India) Vacant
Fri 08 Jun Langar Church of England Primary School (Emily Brown – Acting Head)
Derby - (Canterbury, England) The Rt Revd Alastair Redfern
Derby - Repton - (Canterbury, England) The Rt Revd Janet Elizabeth McFarlane
Sat 09 Jun Leverton Church of England Academy (Rebecca Chadwick)
Derry & Raphoe - (Armagh, Ireland) The Rt Revd Kenneth Raymond Good
Down & Dromore - (Armagh, Ireland) The Rt Revd Harold Creeth Miller
In June we pray for. . .6 May 18
Sun 10 Jun Today we hear of conflict in Jesus’ ministry and the concerns of his family. We
pray for all who feel misunderstood today, that they may experience the assurance
that they have a voice. We pray too for families where misunderstandings exist, that
reconciliation may be possible through an openness to God’ transforming love.
PRAY for La Iglesia Anglicana de Mexico The Most Revd Francisco Moreno
Presiding Bishop of La Iglesia Anglicana de Mexico & Bishop of Northern Mexico
Evangelical Lutheran Church of Iceland: Bishop Agnes Sigurdardottir, Bishop Kristjan Valur Ingolfsson, Bishop Solveig Lara Gudmundsdottir
Mon 11 Jun Linby cum Papplewick Church of England Primary School (Domenico Conidi)
Diocese on the Coast formerly (Ikale-Ilaje) - (Ondo, Nigeria) The Rt Revd Joshua
Ogunele
Tue 12 Jun Lowdham C of E Primary School (Ben Waldram)
Diocese in Europe - (England) The Rt Revd Robert Innes
Suffragan Bishop of the Diocese in Europe - (Canterbury, England) The Rt Revd David
Hamid
Wed 13 Jun- Queen Elizabeth's Academy, Mansfield (Helena Brothwell)
Eastern Kowloon - (Hong Kong) The Rt Revd Timothy Kwok
Thu 14 Jun St Peter's Church of England Primary Academy, Mansfield (James Marshall)
Diocese of The Bahamas and The Turks and Caicos Islands - (West Indies) The Rt
Revd Laish Boyd
Fri 15 Jun The Samworth Church Academy, Mansfield (Lisa McVeigh)
Diocese of the Free State (formerly Bloemfontein) - (Southern Africa) The Rt Revd
Dintoe Letloenyane
Sat 16 Jun St Edmunds C of E Primary School, Mansfield Woodhouse (Nadeem Shah)
Western Kowloon - (Hong Kong) The Rt Revd Andrew Chan
Sun 17 Jun Today Jesus teaches about the Kingdom being like a mustard seed. We give thanks
for the small glimpses of the kingdom in our eyes and pray for grace to be more
open to seeing heaven in the apparently ordinary things of life.
PRAY for The Church of the Province of Myanmar (Burma) The Most Revd Stephen
Than Myint Oo Archbishop of Myanmar and Bishop of Yangon
Evangelical Lutheran Church in Denmark: Diocese of Lolland-Falster, Bishop Marianne Gaarden
Mon 18 Jun Christ Church C of E Infant School, Newark (Michael Palmer)
Dogura - (Papua New Guinea) The Rt Revd Tennyson Bogar
Tue 19 Jun Magnus Church of England Academy, Newark (Anna Martin)
Dominican Republic - (XI, The Episcopal Church) The Rt Revd Moisés Quezada Mota
Wed 20 Jun Mount C of E Primary School, Newark (Claire Kent)
Doko - (Lokoja, Nigeria) The Rt Revd Uriah Kolo
In June we pray for. . .Niftynotes 7
Thu 21 Jun The William Gladstone C of E Primary School, Newark (Nadeem Shah – Executive
Headteacher, Head of School - Hadyn Mitton)
Dornakal - (South India) The Rt Revd Vadapalli Prasada Rao
Fri 22 Jun St Matthew's C of E Primary School, Normanton-on-Trent (Sally Beaman)
Dublin & Glendalough - (Dublin, Ireland) The Most Revd Michael Geoffrey St Aubyn
Jackson
Sat 23 Jun North Wheatley C of E Primary School (Joanna Hall)
Duk - (Upper Nile, South Sudan) The Rt Revd Daniel Deng Abot
Duk - Ayod Area - (Upper Nile, South Sudan) The Rt Revd Thomas Tut
Sun 24 Jun Today we commemorate the Birth of John the Baptist. We give thanks for all
who are called to be the Forerunners – often called to prepare the way for those who
lead in new directions.
PRAY for The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) The Most Revd Nicholas Okoh
Metropolitan & Primate of all Nigeria & Bishop of Abuja
Church of Sweden: Diocese of Visby, Bishop vacant (election February, consecration June 3)Evangelical Lutheran Church in Denmark: Diocese of Copenhagen, Bishop Peter SkovJakobsen
Mon 25 Jun Norwell C of E Primary School (Kathryn King)
Dunedin - (Aotearoa NZ & Polynesia) The Rt Revd Steven Benford
Tue 26 Jun Bluecoat Academy, Nottingham (Sian Hampton)
Dunkwa-on-Offin - (Ghana, West Africa) The Rt Revd Edmund Dawson Ahmoah
Wed 27 Jun Ranby C of E Primary School (Claire Mackinder)
Durgapur - (North India) The Rt Revd Probal Dutta
Thu 28 Jun Teachers and support staff in all schools across the diocese
Durham - (York, England) The Rt Revd Paul Butler
Durham - Jarrow - (York, England) The Rt Revd Mark Watts Bryant
Fri 29 Jun Students who are sitting exams, that they might find some peace and calmness
among the stress
Dutse - (Kaduna, Nigeria) The Rt Revd Yesufu Lumu
Sat 30 Jun For schools and their vital work with children and young people
East Carolina - (IV, The Episcopal Church) The Rt Revd Robert Skirving
Twelve clergy and lay
stipendiary leaders are to
take part in an ‘immersion’
retreat in the West Bank during
October. The retreat is being
conducted by the Revd Dr Fadi
Diab, Rector of St Andrew’s
Episcopal Church, Ramallah and
St. Peter’s Episcopal Church,
Birzeit. Fr Fadi last made a
working visit to the diocese in
October with five ambassadors
from the Diocese of Jerusalem as
part of the partnership between
the Diocese of Jerusalem and the
Diocese of Southwell and
Nottingham.
As the title of the retreat implies
Fr Fadi is keen to expose visiting
clergy to the setting in which his
Palestinian colleagues find
themselves in the occupied
territories. As the Diocese of
Southwell and Nottingham is the
only diocese in the UK in
partnership with the Diocese of
Jerusalem, Fr Fadi would like our
clergy to explore Palestinian
Christian congregations’
difficulties in the context of
injustice and their own
spirituality. As well as visiting
the main Christian sites, museums
and cultural centres in Jerusalem,
Bethlehem and Nazareth clergy
will visit and hold conversations
with Anglican priests and their
congregations in Jerusalem,
Nablus, Ramallah, Zababdeh,
Bethlehem and Nablus. They will
hear of members experiences in
relation to both lay and clergy
ministry in a background of
conflict. Clergy will learn about
the Israeli-Palestinian conflict as
witnessed by local organisations
engaged in advocacy.
The retreat is being centred on St.
Andrew’s Guest House in
Ramallah. It is being largely
funded by the diocesan Retreat
and CMD budgets with a
contribution from the Holy Lands
Partnership Group budget.
Dean’s visit
The Rt Revd Hosam Naoum
(Dean of St. George’s
Cathedral, Jerusalem),
paid a 48 hr visit to
Southwell as a guest
of Dean Nicola
Sullivan in March.
He was able to
renew his
friendships and
re-invigorate the
partnership between
the cathedrals, meeting with
members of the Southwell
Minster Partnership Group with
St. George’s Cathedral.
For further details about the
Holy Land link contact:
David Lane email:
World links news - Holy Landwww.southwell.anglican.org Compiled for Nifty Notes
8 May 18
12 taking part in ‘Immersion’ retreat
ZababdehThe Revd Dr Fadi Diab
Niftynotes 9
Training and information. . Training and information. . Training and info
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What’s Onin May
Items to be included in What’s On for Nifty Notes should be sent to Nicola Mellors at [email protected]
10 May 18
Workplace Sunday – celebrating God’s gift of work. An opportunity to encourage workers to
make a difference where they are throughout the week, recognising daily work as a vital part
of God’s big mission.
Bunny Church Fabric Fundraisers invite you to join them at their lively “May-time Medley”,
2pm to 5pm, in St Mary’s Church, Bunny. Musical entertainment will be provided by Sirocco
Sax Quartet, folk music by Syzygy, Bunny Handbell Ringers and Bunny Community Choir.
There will be interesting stalls to browse, and home-made refreshments in the Nave Café.
Entrance £1, accompanied children free. All welcome.
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 on 07775 687682 or
see ministryofsport.org.uk
The Ultimate Flyby Orchestra St John’s Church, Oakdale Road, Carlton, 7pm. Numbers will
include the theme tune from UFO, Parry Symphonic Variations, Superman, Daft Punk Medley
and On her Majesty’s Secret Service. Tickets are available at
https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/ultimate-flyby-orchestra - they are £10 for adults and £7 for
under-18s and include one complimentary drink on arrival. There will be an interval with
refreshments.
‘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: [email protected] or 01522
721306. To book: Sacrista Prebend, 4 Westgate Southwell Notts NG25 0JH 01636 816833
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Oakmere Park Golf Club, Oxton, 11am. Golf Day with Pat Flynn. Coaching from PGA pro
and experienced coach Pat Flynn, 18 holes, 2-course meal and after-dinner interview with Pat
on his life in golf. £35 for the day or £11 for just the meal. For more info call Rob on 07775
687682 or see ministryofsport.org.uk
Thrumpton Flower & Garden Festival 2018, 11am-5pm both days. Flower arrangements in All
Saints Church - theme: “Celebrations and Commemorations”. Free admission. Village
Gardens - Tickets £4.00 (valid for both days) U16 free. Thrumpton Hall Garden Open (Sun
only) inc. in Garden Ticket price: refreshments in village hall: bar open, stalls; books; plants;
cake stall (Sat only); maypole dancing by pupils from Gotham Primary School - Sat 3 pm;
Songs of Praise - Sun 6pm, free parking. All proceeds towards the upkeep of the church.
Thrumpton is just off the A453. Sat Nav: NG11 0AX.
Niftynotes 11
Please note the deadline for the JUNE 2018 issue of Nifty Notes is: 12TH MAY 2018
What’s on . . . What’s on . . . What’s on . . . What’s on . . . What’s on
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1 July
Bar Lane Community Sports Centre, Basford, 2pm. World Cup 5-a-side. As the FIFA World
Cup gets away in Russia, the Ministry of Sport is running its own 5-a-side tournament on 3G
astroturf. Just £30/team, including tournament, trophies and half-time talk on the Christian
faith. Perfect for football fans. For more info call Rob on 07775 687682 or see
ministryofsport.org.uk
West Bridgford Tennis Club, 2pm-4.15pm. The Ministry of Sport Tennis Open. On the eve of
Wimbledon, come and enjoy some friendly tennis at the first class facilities of West Bridgford
Tennis Club. Singles on Saturday, doubles on Sunday. Just £5 entry including trophy for the
winner and short, relevant gospel talk.
Discover a thousand years
of history at Southwell
Minster and The
Archbishop’s Palace. Tours, led
by highly trained guides, explore
the history behind two of
Nottinghamshire’s most iconic
buildings.
There’s something for everyone
to enjoy at Southwell Minster.
Highlights include the world
famous ‘Leaves of Southwell’ in
the Chapterhouse, regarded as
some of the most impressive
stone carvings in all of Europe,
vivid stained glass windows,
stunning wood carvings, and the
majestic State Chamber in The
Archbishop’s Palace where King
Richard I, Cardinal Wolsey, King
James VI of Scotland and King
Charles I all visited.
Separate Tours of the Bell Tower
are also available. You will
discover the history behind the
bells which are regarded as some
of the best in the country and bell
ringing teams from far and wide
come to visit.
Tour dates
All tours will run on the hour
from 10am, with the last tour
starting at 4pm on the following
dates unless otherwise stated.
Monday 7 May (May Bank
Holiday)
Monday 28 May (Spring Bank
Holiday)
Saturday 2 June*
Saturday 30 June**
Saturday 7 July
Thursday 6 September (Heritage
Open Day)
Friday 7 September (Heritage
Open Day)
Saturday 8 September (Heritage
Open Day)
On the Bank Holidays (shown
in bold), the last tours will start
at 3pm
* Last tour of the Minster will
start at 1pm. Archbishop’s Palace
tours continue until 4pm
** Tower Tours only, last tour
starting at 2pm
Duration
Full tours, which include The
Archbishop’s Palace and gardens
will take just over 1 hour
Separate Bell Tower tours will
take approximately 1 hour
Prices
On the above dates, all tours
(other than the Bell Tower tours)
are free of charge – donations are
most welcome.
Bell Tower tours - £5 adult, £3
children (aged 14 and under and
must be accompanied by an
adult)
Please note that children must be
aged 7 or over for the Bell Tower
tours.
Open Days 2018 - special tours of Southwell Minster
and The Archbishop's Palace
12 May 18
Comings and Goings. . . Comings and Goings. . . Comings and GoingsThe Revd Helen Chamberlain at present Associate Minister in the Benefice of The Cookhams in the
Diocese of Oxford to be Vicar of St Peter and St Paul, with St Mark, Mansfield in the Diocese of
Southwell and Nottingham. Subject to the usual legalities. Licensing date to be advised.
The Revd Phyllis Marion Bainbridge at present PTO in the Diocese of Derby to be Assistant Curate
(known as Interim Minister) for the Parish of Hucknall in the Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham for a
period of six months commencing on 1 May 2018 and ending on 31 October 2018. Subject to the usual
legalities. Licensing to take place on Sunday 6 May at St Mary’s at 6pm.
The Reverend Stephen Francis Morris at present Associate Priest (0.75) at St Mary the Virgin, The Lace
Market, Nottingham in the Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham is to retire with effect from 31 May
2018.
The Revd Canon Peter Anthony Watson Jones, at present House for Duty Priest-in-Charge, Farnsfield,
Kirklington, Maplebeck and Winkburn in the Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham is to retire with effect
from 29 October 2018.
The Revd Malcolm Lambert, at present Vicar of Annesley with Newstead and Kirkby Woodhouse
Benefice in the Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham to be Interim Priest in Charge of St Timothy,
Crookes in the Diocese of Sheffield. Subject to the usual legalities. His last Sunday will be 10 June and his
licensing will take place on Monday 25 June.
The Revd Lynn Raynor has been licensed by Bishop Tony Porter as Associate Priest to the Benefice of
Oxton, Epperstone, Gonalston & Woodborough. She will also continue her work as a Chaplain at
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust.
The Younger Leadership
College’s ‘Leadership in
Lent’ programme came to
its climax at our Commissioning
Event held at the Archsbishop’s
Palace in Southwell on 28 March,
drawing together 90 Sixth Form
leaders from three of our
Diocesan secondary schools. The
programme has run weekly
throughout Lent, involving
teaching sessions from Bishop
Paul and the YLC Team, focusing
on key areas of leadership
development – Defining Reality,
Creating Vision, Building Teams
and Sustaining Momentum. The
students from Magnus Academy
in Newark, National Academy in
Hucknall and Samworth Church
Academy in Mansfield have
undertaken a range of leadership
tasks leading to the award of the
Bishop’s Leadership Certificate.
During the Commissioning
Event, we heard from Bishop
Paul, Alex Peace-Gadsby and
also a range of sixth form
students who shared their ‘picture
of the future that produces
passion’, drawing on Bill Hybels’
helpful definition of Vision. YLC
was also delighted to welcome all
the Principals from the academies
who shared their perspectives on
leadership and encouraged their
students in their development.
Andy Wolfe, Dean of Younger
Leadership College said, “We’ve
been thrilled with the way that
schools have responded to this
exciting and pioneering
programme and have been so
impressed with the students
we’ve worked with – to hear their
visions and passion for leadership
was so inspiring, and we look
forward to working with many
other schools on this programme
in the future.”
Leadership in Lent
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MINISTRY VACANCIES
May 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/part-time 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 07917 693285 or email [email protected].
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:
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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 07917 693285 or email [email protected].
Clifton Team Ministry - Team Vicar
Clifton is a significant parish of some 23,000 people on the outskirts of the City of Nottingham. It is situated on the excellent A453 which connects the City to the M1. The people of Clifton have their own sense of identity and are served by good shops, schools and public transport, including the new tram route into the City. Two churches serve the parish; St. Mary’s in the village and Holy Trinity with St. Francis in the estate. Clifton is a hard-pressed area with many joys and challenges and is a fulfilling place to serve. We are praying for someone who is:
An evangelist who will help us grow in number, making disciples and seeing new worshipping communities established
A Team player who has commitment to mission and is excited by discipleship
Has resilience
Able to celebrate and respect difference
A deep pastoral heart
Closing date 10 May 2018 Interviews 21 June 2018
For informal discussion and further information, please contact Revd Owen Page, Team Rector on 01158469399 or email [email protected]
Nottingham St George – Priest in Charge
The parish of St George’s is situated in The Meadows, an inner city area near the River Trent. It is under the sacramental and pastoral care of the Bishop of Beverley.
This new full time appointment recognises the many opportunities for growth in our diverse multi-cultural community with a strikingly young population, 61% at the last census being aged between 15 and 44, with 88% under 60.
We are seeking and praying for a missional Priest and Leader who will:
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Nurture our Catholic faith, deepening our discipleship and sacramental life
have a passion for our young parish community, enabling us to reconnect and grow new disciples
be a networker, building relationships with partner churches and the wider community
have a heart for the disadvantaged while helping us to show the love of God in word and deed to all
Closing date: 20 May 2018 / Discernment Process: 5 July 2018
For informal discussion and further information, please ring Sarah Clark, Archdeacon of Nottingham, on 07917693285 or email [email protected]
Porchester St James
St James, Porchester lies on the outskirts of Nottingham and is a warm and welcoming community. We are seeking a prayerful vicar who can help us to grow disciples, especially in areas of the parish and with age profiles (13-45-year olds) that we are not currently reaching. We have a desire to work collaboratively with neighbouring parishes to establish a new worshiping community in expanding housing developments on the northern boundary of the parish. We are also hoping that our new vicar will help our congregation to grow deeper in faith through preaching and teaching, and is able to nurture, motivate and affirm the gifts and contributions of others and encourage us to pray.
Closing date: 21 May 2018 / Interview: 26 June 2018
For an informal discussion and further information contact: Sarah Clark, Archdeacon of Nottingham, on 07917 693285 or email [email protected]
Coming soon: 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
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old, families and those on their own. Can you lead us in our growing ministry?
- Enjoy pastoral ministry with a heart for growing churches
- Have a collaborative working style involving a gifted group of lay leaders
- Have a creative, innovative and inclusive approach to worship
- Be excited about developing existing constructive relationships with our local schools
- Be motivated to extend positive relationships with the wider community
For informal discussion and further information, please ring David Picken, Archdeacon of Newark, on 07917 690576 or email [email protected].
Hucknall Torkard (Hucknall Team Ministry)
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 David Picken, Archdeacon of Newark, on 07917 690576 or email [email protected]
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.
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For informal discussion and further information, please ring David Picken, Archdeacon of Newark, on 07917 690576 or email [email protected].
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 2020.
Closing date 6 May 2018 Interviews 7 June 2018
For informal discussion and further information, please ring Phil Williams, Associate Archdeacon for Transition, on 07850 518504 or email [email protected]
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 [email protected]
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 June 2018
School of Discipleship
Real LIFEA series of flexible modules designed to envision,
empower and equip Christian disciples, beginning
September 2018.
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 email to:
Diocese of Southwell & Nottingham
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Programme of events Centenary commemoration of the 1918 Chilwell Shell-Filling Factory DisasterWednesday 20th June – Sunday 1st July
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Talk: Prof John Beckett The Chilwell explosion 1918 revisited Beeston & District Local History Society meeting
7.30pmChilwell Memorial Hall, 129 High Road, NG9 4AT
Wednesday20th June
Talk: Canary girls on film Maureen Rushton, author of The Canary Girls of Chilwell, tells the story of the factory and those who worked there.
Rebecca Harding, Imperial War Museum, introduces rare contemporary film footage.
7.00pmSt Mary’s Church
Monday25th June
Exhibition – runs until Sunday 1st July
St Mary’s Church, Church Lane, Attenborough, NG9 6AS
Walk: Chilwell Explosion Memorial Nature TrailMike Spencer (Notts Wildlife Trust) leads a Nature Reserve walk
6.30pmAttenborough Nature Centre, Barton Lane, Attenborough, NG9 6DY
Tuesday26th June
Concert: Combined choirs Including choirs from Chetwynd Primary Academy and George Spencer Academy as well as the Chilwell Military Wives Choir.
6.30pmSt Mary’s Church
Wednesday27th June
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Talk: James McCloskey Chilwell, The Chetwynd Period – No 6 NSFF 1915 to 1918Includes photo opportunity near memorial. Ticketed but free.
2.30-4.30pm (Arrive between 1.30pm and 2.00pm)*Chetwynd Barracks, Swiney Way, Toton, NG9 5HA
Thursday28th June
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Walk: Historic stroll around Attenborough Prof John Beckett leads Beeston & District Civic Society walk
6.30pmStarting at St Mary’s Church
Thursday28th June
Play: Swan Canaries Arletty Theatre Company. Performed in a hangar close to the site of the explosion. Tickets £5
7.30pm (Arrive between 6.15pm and 7.00pm)*Chetwynd Barracks
Friday29th June
Special Commemoration Service Preceded by a short parade led by the Nottinghamshire Band of the Royal Engineers and including a two-minute silence at 7.10pm, the time of the explosion. Ticketed but free.
from 6.30pm (Please be seated by 6.00pm)St Mary’s Church
Sunday1st July
Family day: Period tea partyJazz band, children’s activities. Period dress welcome.
from 2.00pmSt Mary’s Church grounds
ExhibitionIncluding how local willow was used for transporting shells.
Attenborough Nature Reserve Centre – runs until Sunday 1st July
Saturday30th June
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£
Deadline for securing seats at ticketed events 16th June – available from St Mary’s Church Office, 19 Church Lane, Attenborough, NG9 6AS (0115 925 4385) or [email protected]
* For events at Chetwynd Barracks, we need your first name and surname, address and post code and vehicle registration number. You will need to bring photo ID – driving licence, bus pass or passport – and arrive at the main gates well before the start time for document checking. Parking is available inside the barracks.
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During the First World War Britain needed millions of shells to fire on the Western Front. Many of those shells were manufactured around the country and delivered to a specially-built factory in Chilwell near Nottingham, where they were filled with explosives.
This was a highly dangerous operation. In the early evening on 1st July 1918 disaster struck. Eight tons of explosives detonated, tearing through the Mixing House and TNT Mill. It was one of Britain’s worst wartime civilian catastrophes, causing the biggest loss of life in a single explosion of the First World War. By the time the dust had settled, over 130 people lay dead. Another 250 were injured. Only 32 of those killed could be identified.
The remains of the unidentified bodies were buried in a mass grave in the churchyard at St Mary’s, Attenborough. The plots are marked by flagstones and a small granite memorial with a blue plaque. A more substantial memorial
stands on the site of the Mixing House, the epicentre of the explosion, but this is still MOD land – the Chetwynd Barracks – and so has limited public access.
On 1st July 2018 – a century after the tragedy – a new memorial will be dedicated at St Mary’s and, in the week before, a series of events will be held to commemorate the victims.
www.attenboroughchurch.org.ukSt Mary’s Church, Church Lane, Attenborough NG9 6AS
Chilwell Shell-Filling Factory explosion
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To contribute towards the £20,000 for the refurbishment of the grave and the commemorations visit: www.mydonate.bt.com/charities/attenboroughstmaryspcc
