CHURCHES TOGETHER

IN BUCKINGHAMSHIRE

County Ecumenical Development Officer:

Major David Scott 01753 885964

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Churches Together in Buckinghamshire

MISSION STATEMENT

Churches Together Seeks:-

� To Provide information and a personal link

with local “Churches Together”, and

Churches working together on a more

informal basis

� To initiate and encourage partnership in all

Sectors of the County’s life and witness.

� To encourage and guide the formation of

Local Ecumenical Partnerships, and to act as

a Sponsoring Body for them

� To maintain communication with Churches

Together in England and other national,

regional and international bodies

Keep in contact with the C.E.O. CT Secretaries, please

forward copies of your meeting minutes to the

C.E.O. This helps keep the lines of communication

open.

If a new CT Secretary is appointed,

please let me know as soon as possible.

‘Introducing Father James Cassidy

Catholic Ecumenical Officer’

Fr James Cassidy is Ecumenical Officer for the

Catholic Diocese of Northampton. He was born

in Liverpool, and attended the same school as

Archbishop Vincent Nicholls – although a few

years after him. He studied for the Catholic

priesthood in England and in Rome where he did

post-graduate theological studies. His Doctorate

was written on membership of the Church in

Local Ecumenical Partnerships. He has done

research into liturgy, for which he was awarded

an M.Phil. degree, and he also has degrees in

Canon Law from Leuven and Rome.

Currently he is also parish priest of St.

Augustine's, Milton Keynes. This is an urban

lively parish with a very mixed congregation;

over 40 nationalities are represented in the

parish.

In his spare time he is also a regular broadcaster

on Premier Christian Radio. Currently he

presents a ‘Catholic Commentary’ – a review of

the Catholic press. When he was on sabbatical in

Rome he was Premier’s ‘Vatican Correspondent’

and used a link between Vatican Radio and

Premier Christian Radio to talk to the listeners

about life in Rome and the Vatican.

FROM THE

COUNTY ECUMENICAL OFFICER

Greetings,

It seems to me that for many churches the

month of September brings what appears to be

the “start of the new term” with congregations

returning to normal once the new school year

commences. I am certainly reminded by my

diary this year of the commencement of new

things with a number of appointments to attend

the Induction Services for clergy being

welcomed into new ministries. A real sense of

anticipation always accompanies these new

beginnings.

This year I have visited two ecumenically

motivated Children’s Holiday Clubs, the energy

and motivation of these events is always

amazing with so many volunteers committed to

make the week a success. These are wonderful

examples of Christians working together for the

benefit of the whole community. A great big

Thank You to all involved many folk giving up a

week of their own holiday.

A reminder that this years CTiB VISION DAY

takes place on Saturday 16th October, the focus

is “celebrating Good News”. Please make certain

that the Poster and Registration Form are on

display in your church. Registration forms back

to me by 8th October. Guest Speaker this year

Canon Bob Fyffe, General Secretary of Churches

Together in Britain and Ireland.

I look forward to seeing you!

Keep Loving Jesus.

David CEO

Takes place across England and Wales from

Sunday 21st – Saturday 27th November, 2010.

Aims:

•To strengthen inter faith relations

•To increase awareness of distinct faith

communities in the UK

•To increase understanding between people of

religious and non-religious belief

For the latest information

visit:www.interfaithweek.org.uk

SATURDAY 16TH OCTOBER 2010

WENDOVER CHRISTIAN CENTRE

AYLESBURY ROAD, WENDOVER, HP22 6JG

FROM 9.30AM – 1.30PM

GUEST SPEAKER:

The Revd Bob Fyffe

(General Secretary of Churches Together in

Britain and Ireland)

“CELEBRATING GOOD NEWS”

Ideas Exchange

CTiB Happenings

Excellent Fellowship

Christian Bookstall

Free Buffet Lunch

Reservations through your own

Churches Together Representative or

Email: davidscott5@talktalk.net

Tel: 01753 885964

CT in Aylesbsury

ContACT Buckingham Park Youth for Christ

Southcourt Studios Project

£400

£750

CT in Buckingham

Children’s Holiday Club

£250

CT for Chesham

Event in the Park

£500

CT in The Claydons

Holiday Club

£150

CT in Haddenham

Lighthouse (Thame) 2010

£250

CT in High Wycombe

Lighthouse High Wycombe

Town Centre BBQ

Wycombe Night Shelter

£350

£500

£1000

CT in Marlow

Hope in the Park

Hope Bus

£250

£500

CT in Newton Longville

Easter Cracked, Christmas Cracked

£100

CT in Princes Risborough

Lighthouse 2010

£300

CT in Wendover

Easter Outreach Project

£100

CT in Wingrave

Easter Holiday Club

£100

TOTAL £5,500

CTiB NEWS IN BRIEF

• The Revd Ann Varker has after seven years now

left the Vale of Aylesbury Circuit to take up a new

responsibility based at Crediton in the Methodist

Exeter Circuit. We thank Ann for all the valuable

work she has done within CTiB, new expressions

of church as well as her responsibilities within the

circuit.

• The Revd Fred Ireland has now after ten years

moved from The Church at Fairford Leys LEP to

new responsibilities within the Vale of Aylesbury

Methodist Circuit. The Induction of the new

minister The Revd Anthony Howells (URC) will

take place on Saturday 25th September.

• Encouraged by the vicar of Holy Trinity, Lane End,

The Revd Robert Jennings and the Methodist

minister The Revd Mike Hill, the Anglican and

Methodist congregations have now entered into

a Sharing Agreement at Holy Trinity. Hopes are

that this is just the beginning of stronger

ecumenical links between both congregations.

• The United Reformed Church in Beaconsfield

welcomes a new minister The Revd Nigel Douglas

and the URC in Chesham welcomes back as their

minister The Revd Bridget Powell.

Salary: £12,000 half-time post

18hours per week

+ working expenses will be paid

The successful applicant will be lay or ordained, a

member in good standing of one of the

denominations within Churches Together in

Buckinghamshire or Churches Together in England.

S/he will exercise leadership qualities collaboratively

and flexibly, encouraging and enabling local

congregations and the Church Leaders to work

together ever more closely for mission and service to

the wider community.

Job description and full details: Revd Canon Tony Dickinson

St Francis Vicarage Amersham Road, Terriers, High Wycombe, HP13 5AB

Tel 01494 520676 e mail: tony.dickinson@oxford.anglican.org

Starting Date Spring 2011

The post is subject to an enhanced CRB disclosure

BUCKINGHAM CHILDREN’S HOLIDAY CLUB’

‘IS THIS MESSY CHURCH?’

From 2nd to 6th August nearly 70 young people (11-

14yrs) descended upon the Royal Latin School which

had been transformed into Venue 2 of Buckingham's

annual Holiday Club. The week's theme was

"Discover the truth behind the mystery", with each

day focussing on a different aspect of Jesus - as King,

Teacher, Servant, Son of God & Saviour. Each day

consisted of some extremely messy games, a variety

of crafts, times of worship and teaching and

discussion in small groups.

The week was extremely successful with nearly 40

Bibles given away, and around 30 young people

made a commitment at the end of the week.

CT FOR CHESHAM

PARTY IN THE PARK

Party in the Park organised by Churches Together for

Chesham. Central feature was a programme of well

known hymns and songs from the shows led by the

Chrysalis Community Choir, conductor Mandy

Dunstall. Master of ceremonies was Rev Philip

Thomas, pastor of Broadway Baptist Church. Stalls

included a Fairtrade stall offering delicious afternoon

teas, face painting for children, juggling lessons with

Mark Thomas and an ever popular bouncy castle.

The event took place on Sunday 18th July, a lovely

sunny afternoon. It attracted around 250 people..

CTfC Chairman Bill Reynolds said “We’ve held a Songs

of Praise in the park for several years but this year we

broadened it out to include extra features and it

proved very successful.

Report and picture by Geoff Hawkes

For more info contact Luis Palau Association

Nigel@lpea.org.uk – 01494 782020

POPE BENEDICT XVI

SEPTEMBER 16TH-19TH 2010

For the latest information visit:

www.thepapalvisit.org.uk

Your Church is Invited to one of the Nationwide Briefing Events

More Than Gold 2012 Games Nationwide Vision Tour

Thursday 14th October 7.30pm to 9.00pm At Dorney Lake, Windsor

Hear how churches responded at past Games Learn about tested programmes and resources

Identify the best way for your church to be involved

Register in advance, www.morethangold.org.uk/visiontour

More Information, info@morethangold.org.uk

Acknowledgement

The C.E.O. acknowledges with thanks the

administrative support in the production of

‘CONTACT’ given by Amanda Clark.

Prisoners Education Trust, a charity that helps

prisoners change their lives through education,

is holding an Annual Lecture on Tuesday 28th

September at 6pm in Clifford Chance in Canary

Wharf. The Lecture will be given by the

Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu, and the

theme is Human Responsibility,

Independent of Circumstances

For more information or to reserve a ticket,

email info@prisonerseducation.org.uk or

tel 020 8648 7760.

ALL WELCOME: there is no charge but

donations are invited.

The Hayes, Swanwick

11 -12 October 2010

(lunch-time to lunch-time)

This Conference marks the centenary of the

Edinburgh Missionary Conference, often

understood as the beginning of the modern

Ecumenical Movement. It was a singular

moment in the history and theology of mission

and world Christianity.

Speakers:

The Revd Dr Jeremy Morris

Dr Kirstten Kim

Fr James Hanvey SJ

The cost of the Conference is £85 Booking form from carole.golden@cte.org.uk

Churches Together in England, 27 Tavistock Square,

London, WC1H 9HH

Tel: 0207 529 8131