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Clergy Mailing - May 2015
Contents
1. Nifty Notes
2. Ministry Vacancies
3. Marriage Guidance - UPDATE
4. Anglican Marriage Supplement
5. Bite-sized Worship Course
6. Bishop Richard - Farewell
7. Celebration of Older People
8. Raising awareness of Gypsy Traveller Conference
9. Released for Mission
10. Rock Mass for Pentecost
news & information from the Diocese www.southwell.anglican.org
N i f t y n o t e sMAY 2015
Compiled by Nicola Mellors email: [email protected]
Sporting Bishop takes
on new national role
Bishop Tony Porter, who
once played hockey for
England Schoolboys, has
been commissioned by the
Archbishop of York to undertake
a new national sporting role in the
Church of England.
Bishop Tony is now the
Archbishops’ Sport Ambassador,
working to strengthen links
between the Church and sport at
all levels.
He was joined at the
commissioning by former
Nottingham Forest manager
Stuart Pearce – the two have been
friends since working together at
Manchester City when Stuart was
the manager and Bishop Tony
was the club chaplain.
Stuart said: “Having known Tony
for a number of years I’m
absolutely delighted that he has
attained this post. I know that he
is very proud to help all sports
people and I’m sure he will do a
fantastic job supporting all within
sport.”
Graham Daniels, General
Director of Christians in Sport,
and Keith Proctor, Managing
Director of Christians in Sport,
were also at the service.
Bishop Tony, who won an Oxford
Blue as well as playing for
England Schoolboys, said: “My
main work will be to encourage
parish churches to be involved in
the world of sport and for the
world of sport to receive
Christian ministry in a culture
and language they understand.
“I want the Church to be
available pastorally and to take
appropriate opportunities to share
the good news of Jesus.”
The Archbishop, Dr John
Sentamu, said: “It is no accident
that St Paul uses the metaphor of
running a race to describe the
Christian life, where discipline
and the support of others help us
to see God doing more than we
ever thought possible.
“I am delighted that Bishop Tony
will be working to highlight that
link between faith and sport some
2000 years after St Paul!”
The Archbishop of Canterbury,
Justin Welby, also welcomed the
Continued on page 2
In this month’s issue:
2 News in brief
4 Events & information
5 Prayer Diary
9 Training Courses
11 What’s On
12 Comings & Goings
Stuart Pearce, Bishop Tony,
Dr John Sentamu
News in brief. . . News in brief. . . News in brief. . . News in brief. . .
2 May 15
Ceremonial last wind at
St Mary’s, Hucknall
In 1884 the Eighth Duke of Portland donated a church clock to the
townsfolk of Hucknall, and its four dials have proudly looked out
over the town from St Mary Magdalene ever since.
Thanks to a successful Heritage Lottery bid, work started on re-
pointing the tower and replacing corroded stonework in April, and
while the work was carried out it was decided to have the clock
refurbished and an electric motor fitted.
On Palm Sunday, St Mary’s had a ceremonial ‘last wind’ when all the
able clock winders from the past decades climbed the 40 steps of the
tower to the clock winding room for the last time. The youngest, Noah
Wheatley, and the oldest, the Revd George Knowles, who retired from
winding more than 25 years ago, joined with the others for one last
wind.
The clock needed winding twice a week and it was done on a rota
basis. The electric motor will now keep it ticking over with a lot less
effort.
Continued from page 1
appointment: "I have known
Tony for some years and his
links to sport make him the ideal
person for this post. I pray for
his success in communicating
the message of the good news of
Jesus in the world of sport.”
Bishop Tony was the club
chaplain at Manchester City - in
the late 1990s and into the next
decade - while based at a church
in Moss Side, working with
managers Joe Royle, Kevin
Keegan and Stuart Pearce.
And four of Nottinghamshire’s
major sports clubs now have
Church of England chaplains –
Nottingham Forest, Notts
County, Mansfield Town and
Worksop Town.
Bishop Tony’s appointment was
finalised by the Archbishops
when the College of Bishops met
last year in Market Bosworth,
Leicestershire.
“They recognised that there is an
effective model of sports
ministry in Southwell and
Nottingham after the full-time
appointment of diocesan sport
ambassador Tim Friend in 2007,
work that is now continuing
under the leadership of Rob
Taylor,” said Bishop Tony.
“It is a great honour to be
entrusted with this work, which
will cover all levels of sport,
from the grassroots to elite level.
There are great opportunities for
the Church in that world, it is an
excellent way to bring people
together, to build relationships
and, ultimately, to talk to people
about faith.”
The commissioning took place
on Monday 13 April at
Bishopthorpe Palace Chapel. Some of the team that have kept the clock running
Noah & George with the last wind
Niftynotes 3
News in brief. . . News in brief. . . News in brief. . . News in brief. . .
The Annual Ride+Stride takes place this year on the 12th
September 2015 and the Nottinghamshire Historic Churches
Trust invite your church to take part. Open your church to
visitors and take advantage of the publicity associated with the
Ride+Stride and Heritage Open Weekend and invite the neighbours.
Riders and walkers who take part in the event raise money which is
shared between your church and the Trust. Welcomers can also be
sponsored. Even if it not possible to open your church you can still
be a part of the day and encourage others by displaying the Visitor's
Register in your church porch or pinned to the door.
Download a Registration Form from the Trust’s website or complete it
online at http://nottshistoricchurchtrust.org.uk/rideandstride/
The Trust makes grants for the repair of churches over 30 years old in
the county of Nottinghamshire.
A grant application form can be downloaded from
http://nottshistoricchurchtrust.org.uk/applying-for-a-grant/
Further details from:
Keith Goodman
Emai: [email protected]
Nottinghamshire Historic
Churches Trust Ride+Stride
Pilgrimage to
Walsingham,
Norfolk
23-25 October 2015
Led by
Archdeacon David Picken
Accommodation at the
Shrine Hospice
Cost:
full board from supper on
Friday 23rd – lunch on Sunday
25th - £122 per adult, £73.20
under 16’s
The programme will include
spending time in the Holy
House, sharing in all the
ceremonies held at the Shrine,
Sunday morning Eucharist at St
Mary’s, Walsingham and plenty
of opportunity for oneself.
Twenty places have been booked
Please contact Archdeacon
David’s office at:
gill.wahlers@southwell.
anglican.org
tel: 01636 817249
Bear Grylls Champions
Sponsored Bike Ride
"Many historic churches,
chapels and meeting houses are
battling to survive. Roofs leak,
ancient timbers rot and
medieval stonework crumbles.
Now you can help by joining
the Ride+Stride adventure, a
sponsored bike ride or walk
discovering beautiful churches
which also raises money for
their repair and preservation"
Events & information. . . Events & information. . . Events & informatio
4 May 15
Songs from
around the Worlda Study Day at Sacrista Prebend on
Saturday 9th May 2015
How did the Early Church develop the Creed that we say every
Sunday? How do the decisions of the Early Church Councils
relate to our lives as Christians today? The answers to these
questions usually form part of ministerial training, but they are topics
that are important to the lives and faith of all Christians.
The Revd Dr Stephen Need will be re-imagining the Early Church
Councils in a study day that will allow plenty of opportunity for
discussion and questions about the history and geography of the
Councils. There will also be time for reflection on what we can learn
from the Councils in our own very different culture today.
Stephen Need was born and brought up in Nottingham, and has taught
theology at a number of institutions in the south of England. He was
Course Director and then Dean of St George’s College Jerusalem, and
is now Priest in Charge of Stock and of West Hanningfield in the
Chelmsford Diocese. He continues to lead trips to the Holy Land and
to Turkey.
For further details and to book a place on the course, please
contact Sacrista Prebend, 4 Westgate Southwell Notts NG25 0JH
Tel: 01636 816833 email: [email protected]
Digging up Gold
Saturday 2nd May 2015
7-9pm
St Stephen’s Church,
Bobbers Mill Rd, NG7 5GZ
An evening of songs and
music from around the
world, performed by local
choirs, in support of
the Rainbow Project.
Tickets are available from
the Rainbow Project office:
0115 9701855.
£5 adults, £3 unwaged, £2
children under 16,
£10 family ticket (two adults
and up to four children).
Released for Mission: Growing the
Rural Church
The next meeting of the Rural Ministry and Mission Network is
taking place on:
Thursday June 18th, 9.30 for 10-3.pm
at Oxton Village Hall, Main Street, Oxton, NG25 0SA
The keynote speakers will be Canon Dr Jill Hopkinson, National
Rural Officer for the Church of England and Dr Joseph Elders, Major
Projects Officer, Cathedral and Church Buildings Division, Church
House.
A light lunch will be provided.
To book your place please contact Catriona Gundlach via e-mail:
[email protected] or Tel: 01636 817232
www.southwell.anglican.org Compiled for Nifty Notes
PrayerdiaryIn June we pray for. . .
Niftynotes 5
Mon 01 Jun The Northern Lights Cluster - Bilsthorpe, St Margaret; Eakring, St Andrew; Farnsfield, St
Michael; Farnsfield St Michael’s Primary School; Kirklington, St Swithin; Hockerton, St
Nicholas; Maplebeck, St Radegund; Winkburn, St John of Jerusalem; (Vacant: Area Dean:
David Milner, Lay Chair: Michael Wilson, Clergy: Margaret Groves, Churchwardens:
Robert Brown, Peter Lambert, Frank Reynolds, Paul Bowskill, Penny Peterson, Robert
Leivers, David Knight-Jones, William Eastwood, Richard Craven Smith-Milnes)
Northwestern Pennsylvania - (III, The Episcopal Church) The Rt Revd Sean Rowe
Pennsylvania - (III, The Episcopal Church) The Rt Revd Clifton Daniel
Tue 02 Jun The East Trent Group of Parishes - Besthorpe, Holy Trinity; Collingham, St John the
Baptist; Collingham, All Saints; Girton & Spalford, St Cecilia; South Scarle, St Helena,
Winthorpe, All Saints; Langford, St Bartholomew; Holme, St Giles, Harby (with
Swinethorpe), All Saints; North & South Clifton, St George the Martyr; Thorney with
Wigsley, St Helen (Vacant: Area Dean: David Milner, Lay Chair: Michael Wilson,
Churchwardens: Nick Narracott, Pat Wragg, Marina Cobb, Ronwen Kirk, Samantha
Annis, Sally Lee, Florence Baldwin, Judith Muirhead, Doreen Hallam, Jeremy Steele, Nigel
Priestley, Colin Wells, Granville Daniels, Peter Ravencroft, Anne Massey)
Norwich - (Canterbury, England) The Rt Revd Graham James
Norwich - Lynn - (Canterbury, England) The Rt Revd Jonathan Meyrick
Norwich - Thetford - (Canterbury, England) The Rt Revd Alan Peter Winton
Wed 03 Jun East Stoke, St Oswald; Syerston, All Saints; Elston, All Saints; Elston All Saints School
(Liz Murray)
Nsukka - (Enugu, Nigeria) The Rt Revd Aloysius Agbo
Thu 04 Jun Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust - Queen’s Medical Centre (Julian Hemstock,
Alison Brooks, Gail Spencer, Anne Ladd)
Nyahururu - (Kenya) The Rt Revd Stephen Kabora
Nyahururu - Maralal Area - (Kenya) The Rt Revd Jacob Lesuuda
Fri 05 Jun Edingley, St Giles; Halam, St Michael the Archangel, Halam Primary School (Vacant: Area
Dean: David Milner; Lay Chair: Michael Wilson, Lay Pastor: Anne Godfrey;
Churchwardens: Diana Poole, Jennifer Tyler, Beverley Perks, Caroline Haddelsey)
Offa - (Kwara, Nigeria) The Rt Revd Akintunde Popoola
Ogbaru - (Niger, Nigeria) The Rt Revd Samuel Ezeofor
Sat 06 Jun Egmanton, St Mary Our Lady of Egmanton; Kirton, Holy Trinity (Chris Levy)
Ogbia - (Niger Delta, Nigeria) The Rt Revd James Oruwori
In June we pray for. . .6 May 15
Sun 07 Jun The Bishop of Southwell & Nottingham (Paul Williams)
Ogbomoso - (Ibadan, Nigeria) The Rt Revd Matthew Osunade
Ogoni - (Niger Delta, Nigeria) The Rt Revd Solomon Gberegbara
The Lusitanian Church (Portugal): Bishop José Jorge Pina CabralThe Latvian Evangelical Lutheran Church Abroad: Archbishop Elmars Rozitis
Mon 08 Jun Cotham, St Michael; Farndon, St Peter, Farndon, St Peter’s Church School; Hawton, All
Saints; Thorpe, St Laurence (David Milner)
Ogori-Magongo - (Lokoja, Nigeria) The Rt Revd Festus Davies
Tue 09 Jun Kilvington, St Mary; Flawborough, St Peter; (Liz Murray)
` Ohaji / Egbema - (Owerri, Nigeria) The Rt Revd Chidi Collins Oparaojiaku
Wed 10 Jun Kneesall, St Bartholomew; Kneesall Church School; Laxton, St Michael and Archangel;
Moorhouse, Moorhouse Chantry Chapel; Wellow; St Swithin (Chris Levy)
Ohio - (VI, The Episcopal Church) The Rt Revd Mark Hollingsworth
Southern Ohio - (VI, The Episcopal Church) The Rt Revd Thomas Breidenthal
Thu 11 Jun Director of Education for the Diocese, Claire Meese and her colleagues
Oji River - (Enugu, Nigeria) The Most Revd Amos Amankechinelo Madu
Fri 12 Jun Newark-upon-Trent with Coddington Team Ministry: Coddington, All Saints; Coddington
All Saints Primary School; St Mary Magdelene; St Leonard; Christ Church; Newark Christ
Church School; Newark Mount School; Magnus C of E School; (Sam Tredwell, David
Anderton, Stephen Morris)
Okene - (Lokoja, Nigeria) The Rt Revd Emmanuel Bayo Ajulo
Sat 13 Jun Caunton, St Andrew; Dean Hole Church School; Cromwell, St Giles; Norwell, St Laurence;
Norwell Church School; Ossington, Holy Rood (Vacant: Area Dean: David Milner, Lay
Chair: Michael Wilson; Clergy: Maggie Woodward, Churchwardens: Irene Crossley,
Caroline Harvey, Lesley Payne, Charles Chambers, Richard Batty, Elizabeth Jones, Robin
Drury, Jane Drury)
Oke-Ogun - (Ibadan, Nigeria) The Rt Revd Solomon Amusan
Oke-Osun - (Ibadan, Nigeria) The Rt Revd Abraham Akinlalu
Sun 14 Jun Director of Family Care; Steve Hargrave and his colleagues
Okigwe - (Owerri, Nigeria) The Rt Revd Edward Osuegbu
Evangelical Lutheran Church of Iceland: Bishop Agnes Sigurdardottir, Bishop Kristjan Valur Ingolfsson, Bishop Solveig Lara Gudmundsdottir
Mon 15 Jun Boughton, St Matthew; Ollerton, St Giles; Ollerton, St Paulinus (Zoe Burton)
Okigwe North - (Owerri, Nigeria) The Rt Revd Godson Udochukwu Ukanwa
Tue 16 Jun Morton, St Denis; Rolleston, Holy Trinity; Upton, St Peter & St Paul (Vacant: Area Dean:
David Milner; Lay Chair: Michael Wilson; Churchwardens: Roger Blaney, Shaun Boney,
Bryan Northcote, Peter Salter, Barbara Page, Neil Morton)
Okigwe South - (Owerri, Nigeria) The Rt Revd David Onuoha
Wed 17 Jun Shelton, St Mary & All Saints; Sibthorpe, St Peter (Liz Murray)
Okinawa - (Japan) The Rt Revd David Eisho Uehara
Thu 18 Jun Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust - City Hospital (Julian Hemstock, Christine
Dolby)
Oklahoma - (VIII, The Episcopal Church) The Rt Revd Edward Konieczny
In June we pray for. . .Niftynotes 7
Fri 19 Jun Southwell, Holy Trinity; Southwell Holy Trinity Infant School; (Andrew Porter)
Okrika - (Niger Delta, Nigeria) The Rt Revd Tubokosemie Atere
Sat 20 Jun Southwell, St Mary the Virgin; Southwell Lowes Wong Junior School; The Minster
Secondary School (Jacqui Jones, Nigel Coates, Alison Milbank, Matthew Askey, Robin
Turner)
Oleh - (Bendel, Nigeria) The Rt Revd John Usiwoma Aruakpor
Sun 21 Jun The work of Sacrista Prebend and its staff (Erika Kirk)
Olympia - (IX, The Episcopal Church) The Rt Revd Gregory Rickel
Evangelical Lutheran Church in Denmark: Diocese of Lolland-Falster, Bishop Steen Skovsgaard
Mon 22 Jun Staunton, St Mary (Liz Murray)
Omu-Aran - (Kwara, Nigeria) The Rt Revd Philip Adeyemo
Tue 23 Jun Carlton-on-Trent, St Mary; Marnham, St Wilfrid; Normanton-upon-Trent, St Matthew; St
Matthew’s Church School; Sutton-upon-Trent, All Saints (Vacant: Area Dean: David
Milner; Lay Chair: Michael Wilson; Churchwardens: Val Harrop, George Vere-Laurie,
Diana Wardell, Roger Parker, Doreen Blanchard, Celia Perrett)
On the Lake - (Owerri, Nigeria) The Rt Revd Chijioke Oti
Wed 24 Jun Bleasby, St Mary; Bleasby School; Halloughton, St James; Hoveringham, St Michael;
Thurgarton, St Peter (Vacant: Area Dean: David Milner, Lay Chair: Michael Wilson,
Churchwardens: Diana Temperley, Rachael Andrew, Michael Wood, Nicholas Litherland,
Linda Morgan, Ian Edwards)
On the Niger - (Niger, Nigeria) The Rt Revd Owen Chidozie Nwokolo
Thu 25 Jun Markham Clinton, All Saints; Tuxford, St Nicholas; Tuxford School; Weston, All Saints
(Gregory Price)
Ondo - (Ondo, Nigeria) The Rt Revd George Lasebikan
Suffragan Bishop of Ondo - (Ondo, Nigeria) The Rt Revd Christopher Tayo Omotunde
Fri 26 Jun Walesby, St Edmund (Chris Levy)
Ontario - (Ontario, Canada) The Rt Revd George Lindsey Russell Bruce
Coadjutor Bishop - (Ontario, Canada) The Rt Revd Michael Oulton
Sat 27 Jun NEWSTEAD DEANERY (Area Dean: Richard Kellett, Lay Chair: Liz Marshall)
Orlu - (Owerri, Nigeria) The Most Revd Bennett Okoro
Oru - (Owerri, Nigeria) The Rt Revd Geoffrey Chukwunenye
Sun 28 Jun Diocesan Ecumenical Officer (Jonathan Smithurst)
Osaka - (Japan) The Rt Revd Samuel Osamu Onishi
Church of Sweden: Diocese of Visby, Bishop Sven-Bernhard FastEvangelical Lutheran Church in Denmark: Diocese of Copenhagen, Bishop Peter Skov-Jakobsen
Mon 29 Jun Annesley, All Saints; Newstead Abbey, St Mary; Newstead Village, St Mary the Virgin
(Malcolm Lambert)
Osun - (Ibadan, Nigeria) The Rt Revd James Afolabi Popoola
Osun North East - (Ibadan, Nigeria) The Rt Revd Humphery Olumakaiye
Tue 30 Jun Brinsley, St James the Great; Underwood, St Michael and All Angels; Underwood Church
School (David Stevenson, Anna Alls)
Ottawa - (Ontario, Canada) The Rt Revd John Holland Chapman
Bishop Ordinary to the Canadian Armed Forces - (Ontario, Canada) The Rt Revd Peter Robert
Coffin
Jane Henson reports on herrecent visit to the Al AhliHospital, Gaza, which was one ofthe projects to benefit from thediocesan Lent Appeal.
The psychosocial
programme for Children at
the Al Ahli Hospital is run
jointly with the Pontifical
Mission in Gaza. I had the
opportunity to join in one group
for 36 children aged six to 12
who were meeting for the first
time.
The children completed a
questionnaire and this was used at
the end of the course to look at
what had changed. The activities
included colouring and singing
and finished with the children
repeating affirming statements
about their rights – the right to
play, to learn, to freedom, and
finally to say: “I am a child, but I
have opinions which are
important and should be heard”.
It was a moving experience. The
following day, the same team
worked with children further on
in the programme. They had
drawn pictures of life in Gaza:
one child left the page blank and
wrote ‘nothing’. Others drew
pictures of planes and tanks,
buildings on fire and people dead
on the ground. The terror was
obvious.
I visited the paediatric,
physiotherapy and maternity
departments, the burns unit,
breast screening unit, and the
clinic for children with
malnutrition. The patients, all
Muslim, were very grateful to the
hospital.
The malnutrition unit weighs and
measures children, advises
parents and provides nutritious
food. However, it was discovered
that hungry parents were eating
biscuits intended for the children
and now supplies are given for
the whole family.
In physiotherapy, a huge number
of people injured in the war are
treated, and in orthopaedics a lot
of follow-up care is provided to
the wounded. Breast screening is
an important service but it has
taken time for women to take up
the offer, but it is now accepted as
very important and the unit has
expanded.
We saw children who had lost
their families and were being
brought up by a grandparent or
friend. All have lived through two
or three wars, and are terrified
that the bombing will start again.
Hospital director Ms Suhaila
Tarazi shared with me the effect
that the restrictions on movement
in Gaza had on the hospital. The
system is collapsing, with
shortages of medicines and
equipment. Electricity is for six
hours a day so the hospital uses
generators, which cost $106,000
from July 2014 to January 2015.
The hospital continues to give
free treatment to the poor, but
relies on donations: during and
after the war $2m was donated
and in five months $1.22 was
used.
Jane Henson is a volunteer in the
Diocese of Jerusalem acting as
PA for the Archbishop of
Jerusalem and the Dean of St
George’s Cathedral, Jerusalem.
Read the full version of this
report at
www.southwell.anglican.org
For further details about the
Holy Land link contact:
David Lane, email: lane@
waitrose.com
or Alison Cox, email: alison.
World links news - HOLY LANDwww.southwell.anglican.org Compiled for Nifty Notes
8 May 15
Place of healing amid the terror
Children attanding their first
psychosocial session
8 & 12 Pre-Retirement
Course A two-day non-residential course
for Clergy approaching
retirement. Clergy spouses are
most welcome to attend.
9.45-4pm
The Hayes Conference Centre,
Swanwick
13 How to become a
Dementia Friendly Church This workshop will look at the
effect of dementia. Practical tips
and guidance will be offered on
becoming a welcoming and
supportive church community to
those who live with dementia and
those who care for dementia
sufferers.
Led by Paul Howard
9.30 for 10am-12pm
Jubilee House, Southwell
11 Interview Coaching for
Clergy Work with a skilled and
experienced interviewer in order
to hone the way you present
yourself. Interview coaching
helps you present at interview as
you really are. No spin.
Led by Sue Blanche
9.30 for 10am-4.30pm
Holy Trinity Church, Southwell
12 Mission Possible
An opportunity to reflect on some
of the statistics and stories about
mission, young people and the
church. Exploring mission
through the young people we
don’t yet know and mission
through the people we do know
with resources for short talks
through to full sessions to be used
with 11-14’s and 14-18’s.
7.30-9.30pm
Jubilee House, Southwell
13 Children and Spirituality
and the use of Godly PlayIt is important to encourage
children to develop their
spirituality, and learn to explore
spiritual issues themselves. This
session will look at the
fundamentals of children and
spirituality and how Godly Play
can help.
Led by Anne Lumb and Jane
Lewis
7.30-9pm
St Mark’s Church, Woodthorpe
Niftynotes 9
Training. . . Training. . . Training. . . Training. . . Training. . . Training. . .
Growing Disciples
Training for Ministry & Mission - May 2015
Contact:
Catriona Gundlach
01636 817232, email: catriona
@southwell.anglican.org
Contemplative
Prayer Mondays in term time
7.30 pm till just after 8pm
Sacrista Prebend
Each gathering begins with a very short introduction leading
into a full half-hour of silence, and closing with a brief prayer.
This is open for anyone who would like to experience this
reflective kind of prayer.
Further details from Susan Moses; phone 01636 814880
Coffee will be available before and after the meeting.
Donations will be appreciated.
Gypsy Roma
Traveller event A Gypsy Roma Traveller
conference and exhibition is
being held in the State Chamber
and Southwell Minster on 16th
June, 2015.
The event is part of Gypsy
Roma Traveller Month, and
aims to raise awareness of their
culture, history and lifestyle.
The keynote speakers will be
Nathalie and Richard Bennett,
themselves Romany Gypsies.
Gordon Boswell, of the Gordon
Boswell Romany Museum, will
be there to explain the history of
the items on display, among
which will be a traditional
Romany horse-drawn Vardo
(caravan).To book : Catriona
Gundlach, catriona@
southwell.anglican.org or
01636 817232.
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 15
The Rainbow Project 'Songs around the world', 7-9pm, St Stephens Church, Bobbers Mill
Road, Hyson Green, NG7 5GZ. Tickets: Adults £5, unwaged £3, children under 16 £2, family
ticket £10. From the Rainbow Project Office (Tuesday & Thursday) or on the door.
Trades, Talents and Teas - 2-5pm, St Mary’s Church, Bunny. An exhibition of trades and
occupations in families in Bunny, comparing those in houses in 1910 with those in the same
houses today. Hobbies and handicraft displays, including spinning and weaving,
woodworking, artwork, metal detecting, chocolate making, bonsai, plus demonstrations. Live
music. Home-made refreshments. Admission £1, children free. Proceeds to Bunny Church
Fabric Fundraisers.
Southwell Minster Organ Recital – Anthony Burns-Cox (Romsey). Anniversary Celebrations
plus Fantasia Sandwich. 3.30pm, Nave. Admission Free, collection to cover costs.
The Historic Chapter Library Opening, 10.30am-3.30pm, Southwell Minster.
Exploring Christianity in Narnia with Alison Milbank, Coming to the Edge of the World: The
Voyage of the Dawn Treader. 7.30pm-9pm at Sacrista Prebend Retreat House.
Lunchtime at the Cathedral - 12.15pm, Southwell Minster. Sheepish Grin.
Nottingham Harmonic Choir - Music for Choir, Organ and Cello - Vierne Messe Solennelle,
Tavener Svyati, Gjeilo O magnum mysterium, Patterson Lux in Tenebris, Plus works by Saint-
Saens, Franck, Fauré, Arvo Pärt, Bach. Conductor Richard Laing, Cellist Christopher Graves.
7.30pm, Southwell Minster. Tickets from the Cathedral Shop 01636 812 933.
Greasley Evening of Music - St Mary's Church, Church Road, Greasley, NG16 2AB. 7.30pm.
An evening of music from the Ireland Colliery Chesterfield Brass Band to launch Christian
Aid Week 2015. Tickets £7 includes wine, soft drinks and snacks. /To book: 01773 761159.
Sacrista Prebend Quiet Day ‘Digging up gold: re-imagining the Early Church Councils with
the Revd Dr Stephen Need. 10am-4pm, Sacrista Prebend Retreat House, Southwell. 9.45am -
3.45pm. Hot drinks are provided all day - please bring your own sandwiches. A donation of
£20 is requested. Further details: 01636 816833 or email: [email protected]
Music in the Great Hall 2015 - Espérance. The State Chamber of the Archbishop's Palace,
Southwell Minster. 7pm for 7.30pm. Admission free (no reservations) with a retiring
collection. Further information & mailing list: [email protected]
A Rogationtide Service - 10.30am, Southwell Minster. Celebrating nature and the
environment, this family service involves a walk to the Brackenhurst campus for the blessing
of the animals and the crops and fields.
Contemplative Prayer Group at Sacrista Prebend. An opportunity to seek God in prayer by
sharing half an hour of silence and quiet space in the Chapel at Sacrista Prebend. 7.30-8pm.
Please contact: Susan Moses 01636 814880.
Archdeacon’s Visitation – 7pm, Southwell Minster
Archdeacon’s Visitation – 7pm, Southwell Minster
Contemplative Prayer Group at Sacrista Prebend. An opportunity to seek God in prayer by
sharing half an hour of silence and quiet space in the Chapel at Sacrista Prebend. 7.30-8pm .
Please contact: Susan Moses 01636 814880.
Exploring Christianity in Narnia with Alison Milbank, Breaking the Spell: The Silver Chair
7.30pm-9pm at Sacrista Prebend Retreat House.
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Please note the deadline for the June 2015 issue of Nifty Notes is: 12TH MAY 2015
What’s On. . . What’s On. . . What’s On. . . What’s On. . . What’s On
June (1st week). . . June (1st week). . . June (1st week). . .
Clergy Study Day 10am-3.30pm, Southwell Minster
Ex Cathedra Consort - Rachmaninoff Vespers. Director Jeffrey Skidmore. 7.30pm, Southwell
Minster. Tickets from the Cathedral Shop 01636 812 933.
Lunchtime at the Cathedral - 12.15pm, Southwell Minster. The Young’ins (part of the
Southwell Folk Festival).
Youth Football 5-a-side tournament. 10am, Mapperley Sports Village, NG3 5LR. Why not
invite youth from your local area as a way of involving them in the life of the church? All they
need is a Christian leader over 18 for the afternoon. The tournament will include presentations
and a brief introduction to the Gospel. To book or for more information, contact: Sport
Ambassador Rob Taylor 07775 687682. www.ministryofsport.org.uk
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Urban Hockey Tournament, 7pm, Mapperley Sports Village, Ransom Drive, NG3 5LR. Bring
your friends to compete and have fun in this unique tournament for all ages and abilities. £5
per head, 6-9 players in a team. Indoor trainers - Team colours optional. Further details: Sport
Ambassador Rob Taylor 07775 687 682. www.ministryofsport.org.uk
Lunchtime at the Cathedral - 12.15pm, Southwell Minster. Colin Scobie (violin).
Sacrista Prebend Quiet Day - New Art in our Cathedrals - the Revd Jean Lamb. 10am-4pm,
Sacrista Prebend Retreat House. 9.45am-3.45pm. Hot drinks are provided all day - please
bring your own sandwiches. A donation of £20 is requested. Further details: 01636 816833 or
email: [email protected].
A Rock Mass for Pentecost 7pm, Southwell Minster.
Southwell Minster Organ Recital – Paul Hale (Southwell Minster). 3.30pm, Nave. Admission
Free, collection to cover costs.
The Historic Chapter Library Opening. 10.30am-3.30pm, Southwell Minster.
Beer & Hymns, 7.30pm, John Godber Centre, Ogle Street, Hucknall, NG15 7FQ. Enjoy a pint
and a sing song with traditional classics like Abide With Me, Bread of Heaven and Amazing
Grace in anticipation of the FA Cup Final. Bar available, and snacks provided. Everyone is
welcome. Contact: Sport Ambassador Rob Taylor 07775 687682. www.ministryofsport.org.uk
Sacrista Prebend Book Group ‘Things Fall Apart’ by Chinua Achebe. Introduced by Jenny
Derbyshire. 10am for coffee and 10.30am start at Sacrista Prebend Retreat House .
United in Music - 7.30pm, Southwell Minster. In aid of Help for Heroes and the RAF
Benevolent Fund given by Military Wives Choir, Cranwell; Radcliffe on Trent Male Voice
Choir; Nottinghamshire Band of the Royal Engineers and guest appearance of the Seaforth
Highlanders (Notts Branch) Pipes and Drums. Compere: Colin Slater MBE, HonMA. Tickets:
Nave £18, concessions £16, side aisles £12 available from The Cathedral Shop 01636 812933.1
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Making the newsIf something new or exciting is happening in your parish, let the diocesan communications
department know, and we can share the good news.
Contact Richard Ellis at [email protected]
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Comings and Goings. . . Comings and Goings. . . Comings and GoingsThe Revd Caroline Phillips, 0.5 Priest-in-Charge of St Augustine, Mansfield and St Barnabas, Pleasley
Hill to become 0.5 Vicar of St Augustine, Mansfield and St Barnabas, Pleasley Hill in the Diocese of
Southwell and Nottingham.
The Revd Elizabeth Jane Wild, Assistant Curate at St Leonard’s Wollaton in the Diocese of Southwell
and Nottingham to become Priest-in-Charge of the North Cornwall Cluster of Churches and leadership in
Spirituality and the Arts in the Diocese of Truro. This is subject to the completion of legalities and
enhanced DBS clearance. Licensing and welcome will take place on the evening of Monday 20th July
2015 at St Minver Church.
Follow upMr Matthew Burnell, at present Senior Support Worker at RDaSH, Doncaster in the Diocese of Yorkshire
to be Licensed Lay Minister (Community Development Worker) across the South East Ward of Worksop
and based in Manton in the Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham. This is subject to the completion of
legalities and enhanced DBS clearance.
Licensing by the Archdeacon of Newark, the Ven David Picken, at a Eucharist presided over by Bishop
Glyn Webster on Monday 15 June 2015, 7.30pm at St Paul’s, Manton
The Revd Kenneth Leslie Shill, Vicar of St Mary, Arnold in the Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham is
to become Team Vicar of Emmanuel Cheltenham in the South Cheltenham Team Ministry in the Diocese
of Gloucester. Licensing: 4 June 2015 at Emmanuel, Cheltenham.
The Revd David Yabbacome, Rector of the East Trent Group in the Diocese of Southwell and
Nottingham is to retire with effect from Sunday 31 May 2015.
This Christian Aid Week,
people across the UK can
help transform the lives of
women like Loko.
Loko’s choice in life is simple:
“If I can’t collect firewood, my
children will die.”
Four times a week, in a remote
corner of Ethiopia, Loko makes a
back-breaking eight-hour trip to
gather wood. It’s a task she
dreads, but she steels herself to do
it because if she doesn’t her
children will starve.
She prays to God as she walks. “I
ask him to change my life and
lead us out of this,” she says.
Just £5 could give Loko a loan to
start her own business buying and
selling tea and coffee, freeing her
from her desperate task and
allowing her to spend more time
caring for her family.
Loko says: “My hope for the
future and for my children rests in
God. I work day and night and I
pray to Him that my children will
have good, successful lives.”
From 10-16 May, churches the
length and breadth of Britain and
Ireland will come together to
pray, campaign and raise money
to improve the lives of people
like Loko.
Every year, 100,000 volunteers
demonstrate God’s love for the
poor by taking part in house-to-
house collections for Christian
Aid.
Christian Aid’s, Eleanor Ledesma
said the Week was an opportunity
to take the mission of the church
into our community.
“As the development agency of
the church Christian Aid relies on
the support of thousands of
individuals up and down the UK
helping us raise money to tackle
poverty,” she said.
For more information visit
www.caweek.org
Take the mission of the church into our
communities during Christian Aid Week
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Joining together in the transforming mission of God
MINISTRY VACANCIES
May 2015 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 St George, Netherfield, House for Duty Priest in Charge
Modern catholic ‘urban village’ of 4,200 souls with a small congregation under the pastoral care of the Bishop of Beverley, as a resolution C parish. You need to:
have a rich traditional spirituality, be disciplined in prayer and sacraments be an able preacher and listening pastor
for a congregation who wish to move forward in parish mission and community outreach. The parish profile and statement of needs can be found on the Diocesan website. Enquiries to the Area Dean, Phil Williams on [email protected]
Team Rector, Clifton Clifton is a lively community on the outskirts of the City of Nottingham. This post is an exciting opportunity to develop and build upon a much valued ministry. The nature of the community presents both challenges and opportunities for engagement. At present, there is a Team Vicar and an Assistant Curate in post.
David Picken, Archdeacon of Newark, [email protected] / 07917 690576 would welcome informal enquiries. Closing date 18 May 2015 / discernment process 4 June 2015
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Tollerton
A vacancy has arisen for a Priest in Charge in the Ecclesiastical Parish of Tollerton which is an attractive village about six miles to the south of Nottingham. This is an exciting opportunity for a forward looking, energetic and sociable leader to build on the foundations already laid in initiatives such as our Lunch Bunch and Messy Church meetings. Please look on the website www.stpeters-tollerton.org.uk for a snapshot of who we are. Sarah Clark, Archdeacon of Nottingham, would welcome informal enquiries on [email protected]
Closing date 12 June 2015 / Discernment process 30 June 2015
Ordained Pioneer Minister, St Saviours, Nottingham
St Saviour’s is a church committed to Holy Spirit inspired lives, family-like community, local church partnership, social enterprise and all-age ministry.
We are looking for an ordained charismatic evangelical pioneer minister capable of strategically building upon our current foundation, and realising kingdom fruit from the exciting opportunities at hand.
The key responsibilities of this post are to lead the church, enable realisation of Saviour’s vision, work in partnership locally, be visible and contribute on a deanery and diocesan level.
In return, we at St Saviour’s offer a warm community to share life and grow in God. We have willing hearts and a pioneering attitude.
For further details contact Kathy Burch, CPAS Patronage at [email protected] , 0300 123 0780 ext 4388
Closing date 26 May 2015 / Discernment process 8 July 2015
NEWARK ARCHDEACONRY VACANCIES West Trent Group A cluster of 8 village parishes to the South and East of the cathedral
town of Southwell. This is an opportunity to work strategically over the next 5 years with the parishes, leading them forward in discerning how best to proclaim the Gospel throughout their communities, within the context of the Diocesan 2020 plan.
An application pack is available on the Diocesan website: http://southwell.anglican.org/mission-ministry/job-vacancies/clergy-vacancies/
David Picken, Archdeacon of Newark, [email protected] / 07917 690576 would welcome informal enquiries.
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Beck and Trent Group We are seeking a Priest in Charge of six rural villages in this attractive part of the county, close to the market town of Newark and the Minster town of Southwell, and having good access to Nottingham, Lincoln and Sheffield.
We offer:
Six parishes that work closely together to provide Christian witness, with strong lay support
A fine opportunity to build on strong foundations laid in recent years
Sought after local primary and secondary schools, Attractive rural area on the edge of Sherwood Forest and
the Dukeries Spacious modern vicarage with good gardens in a
charming village setting
An application pack is available on the Diocesan website: http://southwell.anglican.org/mission-ministry/job-vacancies/clergy-vacancies/
David Picken, Archdeacon of Newark, [email protected] / 07917 690576 would welcome informal enquiries.
Closing date 12 June 2015 / discernment process 30 June 2015
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 this post.
For general advice about moving please contact The Revd John Lee, the Clergy Appointments Adviser in London – +44 (0) 20-7898 1898 / Email: [email protected]
Overseas applicants may apply for posts having consulted John Lee above. If short listed they come
for interview in the diocese at their own expense.
Applicants will be assessed on the criteria for the post and if appointed it will be conditional on the Archbishop’s approval.
Next Bulletin June 2015
Amanda Redgate LLB Bishop’s Legal Secretary and
Diocesan Registrar
28 April 2015
Dear Colleague
Updated guidance for clergy on marriage law
Please find attached an electronic 'Second Supplement' for the Faculty Office's publication ‘Anglican Marriage in England and Wales: a Guide to the Law for the Clergy’.
The Supplement is intended to be read alongside the 3rd (2010) edition of the Faculty Office marriage guide booklet and the July 2013 First Supplement. It provides an important update to those areas where there have been recent changes in the law since July 2013, especially on the topic of marriages of non-European nationals in the Church of England.
The 3rd edition of the booklet was published in 2010 and posted to all parish clergy at the time. Subsequent individual copies of the booklet can be obtained by contacting the Faculty Office at 1 The Sanctuary, Westminster, London SW1P 3JT. The booklet costs £7.50 (cheques should be made payable to "The Faculty Office"). A hard-copy of the Second Supplement will be included with new copies of the booklet purchased from the Faculty Office.
The First and Second Supplements can be downloaded from the Faculty Office website: www.facultyoffice.org.uk
Best wishes
Yours sincerely
Amanda J Redgate
Diocesan Registrar
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FACULTY OFFICE OF THE
ARCHBISHOP OF CANTERBURY
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PETER F.B. BEESLEY, LL.B., Joint Registrar
HOWARD J. DELLAR, B.A., M.A., Joint Registrar
STEPHEN J. BORTON, Chief Clerk
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WESTMINSTER
LONDON SW1P 3JT
www.facultyoffice.org.uk Email: [email protected]
Tel: 020 7222 5381 Ext.7162 Fax: 020 7222 7502
Office hours: 10am - 4pm Monday - Friday
Anglican Marriage in England and Wales:
A Guide to the Law for Clergy (3rd edition)
SECOND Supplement: April 2015
Addition to Glossary (page 8) –
M(SSC)A - Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Act 2013
IA - Immigration Act 2014
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1.1 Status and date of these notes – These notes supplement the 3rd edition of the Anglican
Marriage booklet (A Guide to the Law for Clergy) and the First Supplement dated July 2013, both
published by the Faculty Office. The Second Supplement is believed to state the law as at 2nd
March 2015.
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2.2 Exceptions to the rule – replace (iv) with:
(iv) where the superintendent registrarʼs certificate (ʻSRCʼ) procedure has been used instead of the
grant of a licence or publication of banns. Since the commencement, on 2nd March 2015, of the
relevant sections of the IA, a national of a country outside the European Economic Area (EEA) or
Switzerland cannot marry after banns or by common licence. There is no current statutory basis for
requiring a minister to solemnize a marriage after the SRC procedure, but this represents a potential
conflict with the human right to marry and to manifest religion/belief. See also section 2.7 on
Human Rights.
2.6 The choice between the four preliminaries to Anglican marriage – From 2nd March 2015 any
Anglican wedding involving a non-EEA national must take place by the SRC procedure (MA
s.5(3)), unless the couple meet the criteria for the granting of a special licence. A marriage of a non-
EEA national by banns or common licence is now unlawful. Any member of the clergy who
knowingly and wilfully solemnised such a marriage would be committing a criminal offence (MA
s.75).
Accordingly, all sections of these notes that discuss banns and common licences should now be
regarded as relating only to UK/EEA nationals – unless otherwise specified. Wherever the
European Economic Area is mentioned in this Supplement, this should be read as including
Switzerland. A list of current member states of the European Economic Area can be found on the
internet (www.gov.uk/eu-eea).
2.7 Human Rights – Since 13 March 2014, it has been lawful for a civil marriage in this country to
be between couples of the same sex (M(SSC)A s.1). The Act also allowed religious organisations to
opt in to conduct marriage ceremonies for same sex couples, provided the relevant governing
authority of that religious organisation had given written consent to marriages of same sex couples
(M(SSC)A s.4 and s.5). The legislation stated (both for England and Wales) that any duty of a
member of the Anglican clergy to solemnize marriages (and the corresponding right of any person
to have his/her marriage solemnized by a member of the clergy) is not extended by that Act to
marriages of same sex couples (M(SSC)A s.1(4)). Where two persons of the same sex consent to or
acquiesce in the solemnization of a marriage between them in the Church of England, such a
marriage is void (MA s.25(4)). The marriage of same sex couples in the Church of England at a
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future date would require primary legislation by General Synod. It would be lawful for a same-sex
marriage to be solemnized in the Church in Wales only if, after a resolution had been passed by the
Governing Body of the Church in Wales, the Lord Chancellor had made an order that provided for
the marriage of same sex couples according to the rites of the Church in Wales (M(SSC)A s.8).
4. Factors governing the choice of location – If a non-EEA national wishes to apply for an SRC,
they are now permitted to have a marriage (by the SRC procedure) in any church in which
previously they could marry after banns (MA s.35(3B)). The categories of location and the
ʻqualifying connectionsʼ set out in sections 4 and 5 still apply to all couples, except that non-EEA
nationals must obtain an SRC instead of banns or a common licence (MA s.5(3)); but see 8.1 & 8.2.
7.5 Publication [of banns] outside England – the changes to the law brought about by the IA
regarding banns (and common licences) do not apply where the publication of banns for a non-EEA
national is permitted on board a British warship at sea (MA s.5(3)(a)).
7.6 Dates and time of publication [of banns] – add:
No member of the clergy is obliged to publish banns of matrimony unless he/she is provided by
both parties specified evidence in accordance with regulations made by the Registrar General (MA
s.28G) to prove that both are nationals of the United Kingdom, any country within the European
Economic Area, or Switzerland (MA s.8). As to the specified evidence, clergy should follow
guidance circulated by the General Register Office; acceptable forms of evidence include a passport
or a national identity card issued by an EEA state or Switzerland. Clergy are encouraged to follow
advice issued by the Church of England Records Centre (including the Church of England Records
Management Guide No. 1 “Keep or Bin? - The Care of Your Parish Records”) regarding the
handling of personal data and retention/destruction of specified evidence, in accordance with the
Data Protection Act.
As marriages cannot be solemnized after banns where either or both of the parties are non-EEA
nationals, it is now strongly recommended that every minister (or, in appropriate circumstances, the
relevant lay person) who receives a written notice for the publication of banns sees evidence of the
couple's nationality, unless the minister is already satisfied of this (e.g. through personal knowledge
of the couple). Where an application for banns has been made before 2nd March 2015, but the
wedding is to take place after 2nd March 2015, the officiating minister should still be satisfied, by
personal knowledge or by documentary evidence, of the nationalities of both parties and that the
couple are entitled to use banns as the legal preliminary for their wedding.
8.1 The SRC procedure and Anglican marriage & 8.2 Notice in district of residence – add:
If a non-EEA national wishes to contract an Anglican marriage, he/she and his/her fiancé(e) must
now each apply for an SRC. Such couples are permitted to have a marriage by the SRC procedure
in any church in which, before 2nd March 2015, they could have been married after banns (or by
common licence) (MA s.35(3B)). This has not been extended to UK/EEA nationals; any
UK/EEA national wishing to obtain an SRC must still be a parishioner or on that church's
electoral roll.
An application for SRC involving non-EEA nationals must be made by the couple giving notice of
the proposed marriage together, in person, at any designated register office (this is a register office
designated to deal with applications from non-EEA nationals). An exception to this rule applies
where each party who is a non-EEA national is exempt from immigration control (e.g. has right of
abode in the UK), in which case notice must be given at the partiesʼ local register office. The list of
designated register offices can be found on the Home Office website
(www.gov.uk/government/publications/designated-register-offices-in-england-and-wales).
Both parties must have been resident for at least seven full days in a registration district in England
or Wales before the day on which they give notice.
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When attending at the register office or designated register office to give notice, each party will
need to provide evidence of their name, date of birth, nationality and place of residence and may
also be required to provide additional information, evidence or photographs. They will also need to
provide details of the church or chapel where they intend to marry, the consent of the minister in
charge of the church or chapel, and their entitlement to marry there. They should check with the
register office what documents and other information they will need to bring with them.
The couple should always contact the minister of the church where they wish to marry before giving
notice at the register office. This will enable the minister and the parties to establish the nature of
the parties’ legal entitlement (e.g. residence, electoral roll membership, qualifying connection), if
any, to marry in that church building. Even if an SRC is issued, the minister must still satisfy
himself/herself that the couple have the necessary legal entitlement (for example as required by
CEMM s.1(8)). It will also mean that arrangements can be made for the marriage preparation
required by Canon B 30.
8.3 Procedure following notice – The period for the details to be displayed in the marriage notice
book, previously fifteen days, has been increased to twenty-eight days for all applicants (MA s31(1)
as amended by IA Sch 4 s.10(2)).
Registration officials will be required to refer all marriage notices to the Home Office if one or both
of the parties is a non-EEA national who does not provide specified evidence that they have (a)
settled status in the UK (Indefinite Leave to Enter or Remain), (b) an EU law right of permanent
residence in the UK, (c) a marriage visa, or (d) exemption from immigration control (e.g. with the
right of abode in the UK). Registration officials will be required to tell a couple when their
proposed marriage is to be referred to the Home Office under the scheme and to explain to them the
implications of this.
The Home Office may decide to extend the twenty-eight day notice period to seventy days only
where there are reasonable grounds for suspecting a sham marriage. The Home Office will write to
both parties and the registration official to inform them of the decision as to whether the couple can
proceed with their marriage after twenty-eight days, or whether their notice period has been
extended to seventy days to allow an investigation to take place.
If the coupleʼs notice period is extended to seventy days, they will be required to comply with any
Home Office investigation. If they do not comply with the investigation, they will be unable to
marry on the basis of that notice.
8.5 Validity period – Given the changes to marriage law brought about by the IA, including the
extension of the notice-period at the register office and the potential seventy-day investigation
period, it is no longer recommended that clergy accept an SRC only within the three-month period
of it being issued, but should now do so at any time within the twelve-month period of its validity.
9.1 Advantages of a common licence – Replace “it is recommended where a party or parties is
resident outside England or Wales or where a party is a foreign national” with:
Marriage by common licence is necessary where either or both parties are resident outside
England/Wales.
9.2 Qualifications for the [common] licence – Add:
A common licence cannot be granted unless the persons to be married deliver to the person granting
the licence specified evidence that both of the persons are nationals of the United Kingdom, any
country within the European Economic Area, or Switzerland. The “specified evidence” means
evidence in accordance with regulations made by the Registrar General (MA s.28G), and set out in
guidance issued by the General Register Office. Acceptable forms of evidence include a passport or
a national identity card issued by an EEA state or Switzerland.
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9.4 Foreign nationality or domicile – The final paragraph should be deleted, and replaced by:
Following the changes brought about by the IA, any foreign national who is a non-EEA national
must marry by the SRC procedure (unless the marriage takes place by Special Licence).
It has been the longstanding policy of the Faculty Office to recommend to diocesan registrars and
clergy that the wedding of foreign nationals takes place by common licence. Given that a common
licence is no longer a permitted legal preliminary for non-EEA nationals, this advice has been
largely superseded by the commencement of the IA. Ultimately it is a decision for the member of
the clergy in question to advise couples where one or both are EEA (non-UK) nationals on whether
banns or a common licence are the suitable legal marriage preliminary, having sought guidance
where necessary from the diocesan registrar. In particular, where a national of an EEA state (or
Switzerland) has lived in this country for a substantial period of time, and has effectively
established residency, it may be appropriate for a wedding in the Church of England to proceed by
way of banns.
For weddings in the Church in Wales involving European (non-UK) nationals, clergy should have
regard to any guidance which has been issued since the publication of these notes, and are
encouraged to consult their diocesan registrar when a particular case arises.
9.5 Marriages of foreign nationals subject to immigration control – Since 2nd March 2015 all
couples seeking an Anglican marriage where one or both are non-EEA nationals must follow the
SRC procedure (unless the marriage takes place by Special Licence). There is a referral and
investigation procedure where neither of the parties are exempted from that scheme, including the
possibility of the notice-period being extended for up to seventy days.
The marriage law sections in the IA were enacted by the Government due to a contemporary
concern that some couples (where either or both of the parties is a non-EEA national) might be
contracting marriage solely for immigration reasons. The IA includes a new statutory definition of a
ʻsham marriageʼ, i.e. a marriage where there is no genuine relationship between the parties of the
marriage and that it is being entered into for the purpose of avoiding UK immigration law or
enabling a party to obtain a right to reside in the UK (IA s.55). Clergy should still be mindful that a
marriage might be suspect even if it does not fall within this definition of a ʻsham marriageʼ, for
instance where one of the parties appears to be subject to coercion. Clergy should bring such cases
to the attention of the police and their diocesan registrar.
10.2 Procedure [for a Special Licence] – add:
All applicants for a special licence are now required to submit copies of their passports or other
sufficient evidence as proof of nationality; advice should be sought from the Faculty Office where
necessary.
The application form, guidance notes and fee for a special licence are subject to revision in April of
each year, and clergy and applicants are encouraged to ensure they use the up-to-date format.
10.3 Foreign nationals, minors, divorced and unbaptized persons [and the Special Licence
procedure] – The Faculty Office's procedures for Special Licence applications from non-EEA
nationals will involve close scrutiny of the applicants' immigration documents, consultation where
necessary with the Home Office, and the interviewing of both applicants by a member of staff of the
Faculty Office at its offices in Westminster.
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There is one addition to the Staff List of the Faculty Office:
THE FACULTY OFFICE
Clerk: Mrs Alena-Rose Douglas, B.A., M.A.
Bite-sized Worship Course 2015
6th & 13th June 2015
Jubilee House, Westgate, Southwell, NG25 0JH 9:30 for 10:00am – 3.45pm (Bring your own lunch)
Aims: To provide an overview of the context of worship within the Church of England To encourage an understanding of worship in the context of God’s mission To enable reflection on the experience of worship and worship leading To demonstrate basic planning and leadership skills To give an awareness of the breadth of resources available and their appropriate use
It is expected that you would have the support of your incumbent in attending this course. The course is suitable for those lay people with potential to lead worship or those that maybe already lead worship but where a refresher or further encouragement would be helpful. During the course the following subjects will be explored: Tradition, Patterns of worship, Theology of Worship, Music in worship, Skills for leading worship, Resources for leading worship and Planning worship. Whilst both days include practical elements, the second of the days involves a practical opportunity to offer leadership and reflect on the role and experience of a worship leader. The course will also provide opportunities to reflect on our own experiences of worship and the opportunity to experience different types and styles of worship throughout the 2 days.
Day One Day Two 9:30am Coffee 9:30am Coffee 10:00am Opening Act of Worship
including Bible study 10:00am Opening Act of Worship and
reflection on leading worship
10:45am Break 10:45am Break 11:00am Tradition and Patterns 11:00am Skills for leading Worship 11:45am The Story of worship in our
contexts 11:30am Planning Worship
12:30pm Eucharist 12:30pm Eucharist 1:00pm Lunch (bring your own) 1:00pm Lunch (bring your own) 1:45pm Practical Exercise “We do?
because? so that?” 1:45pm Planning Worship and feedback
2:30pm Music in Worship, followed by Evening Prayer
2:45pm Q&A: Discussion & Reflection, followed by Evening Prayer
To book your place please contact Catriona Gundlach e-mail: [email protected] or Tel: 01636 817232
You are invited to
A Celebration of Older People Service
Monday, 22nd June 2015, 2pm
at Southwell Minster
Come and join in the celebrations with us and have the chance to meet new people and join us for afternoon tea and cake in the Minster following the service.
To register your interest and obtain further details please contact
Catriona on 01636 817232 or e-mail [email protected]
Day Conference & Exhibition
Raising Awareness of Gypsy & Traveller Issues
16th June 2015
The State Chamber, Southwell 9:30 for 10:00am – 3:30pm
(lunch provided)
Keynote Speakers:
Dianne Skerritt, Equality & Diversity Officer; Diocese of Southwell & Nottingham
Lorinda Liversidge, Gypsy & Traveller Liaison Officer, Notts County Council
The Revd Martin Burrell, Chaplain to the Roma, Travellers & Gypsies; Diocese of St Albans
Nathalie, Richard & Daniel Bennett from Gypsy Life
Gordon Boswell, owner of the Gordon Boswell Romany Museum
As part of Gypsy Roma Traveller Month, we are holding a day conference and exhibition in a bid to raise awareness of Gypsy & Traveller culture, history and lifestyle;
their valuable contribution to our society and to try to offset some of the negative stereotyping and prejudices that surround these communities.
This conference is open to all.
As part of the day there will be the opportunity to visit the exhibition (including a horse-drawn vardo) on loan from the
Gordon Boswell Romany Museum in the crossing of Southwell Minster.
To book your place please contact Catriona Gundlach e-mail: [email protected] or Tel: 01636 817232
Released for Mission: Growing the Rural Church
Thursday June 18th 2015 9:30 for 10:00-3:30pm (Light Lunch Provided)
Oxton Village Hall, Main Street, Oxton, NG25 0SA
A Christian presence in every community is more than a strap-line – it is the heart of English Anglicanism. It is the expression of our obligation, as the
church for all people of the nation, to leave no community untouched by the Gospel of Jesus Christ, lived out passionately among people in every place.
Mission and Growth is possible in rural multi-church groups where time, energy and space is created for it to take place, where the ministry of lay
people is enabled and equipped, and/or when buildings are used creatively and imaginatively. It would be helpful if you have seen a copy of the report
“Released for Mission” before the day. https://www.churchofengland.org/media/2148423/gs%20misc%201092%20-
%20rural%20multi%20parish%20benefices.pdf
This day is an opportunity for Clergy and Laity from rural parishes to engage with key National Advisers, Diocesan Leadership and with one
another.
Keynote Speakers:
Canon Dr Jill Hopkinson National Rural Officer for the Church of England
Dr Joseph Elders, Major Projects Officer
Cathedral and Church Buildings Division, Church House
To book your place, please contact Catriona Gundlach via e-mail: [email protected] or Tel: 01636 817232
Released for Mission: Growing the Rural Church
Thursday June 18th 2015 9:30 for 10:00-3:30pm (Light Lunch Provided)
Oxton Village Hall, Main Street, Oxton, NG25 0SA
A Christian presence in every community is more than a strap-line – it is the heart of English Anglicanism. It is the expression of our obligation, as the
church for all people of the nation, to leave no community untouched by the Gospel of Jesus Christ, lived out passionately among people in every place.
Mission and Growth is possible in rural multi-church groups where time, energy and space is created for it to take place, where the ministry of lay
people is enabled and equipped, and/or when buildings are used creatively and imaginatively. It would be helpful if you have seen a copy of the report
“Released for Mission” before the day. https://www.churchofengland.org/media/2148423/gs%20misc%201092%20-
%20rural%20multi%20parish%20benefices.pdf
This day is an opportunity for Clergy and Laity from rural parishes to engage with key National Advisers, Diocesan Leadership and with one
another.
Keynote Speakers:
Canon Dr Jill Hopkinson National Rural Officer for the Church of England
Dr Joseph Elders, Major Projects Officer
Cathedral and Church Buildings Division, Church House
To book your place, please contact Catriona Gundlach via e-mail: [email protected] or Tel: 01636 817232
Let’s Celebrate together!An ancient Cathedral, sacramental worship,
and stadium rock atmosphere
All welcome
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Southwell MinsterSaturday 23rd May, 7pm
Live Band - Metanoia
Youth Leaders - Please register your Youth Group by phoning Matt on: 01636 817993 or email for more information:
Rock Mass for PENTECOST