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Clergy Mailing - December 2017
Contents
1. Nifty Notes
2. Ministry Vacancies
3. DAC Annual Letter 2018
4. Understanding Christianity: clergy training
Last year the diocesan
communications
department launched
a Christmas campaign
called A Light Came out of
Darkness, which offered
people a new way of
inviting friends or
neighbours to a Christmas
service.
It proved to be popular with
parishes across the diocese,
so the campaign has been
launched again this year.
The department has a quantity of red candles in attractive presentation
boxes that are being distributed to churches wanting to take part in
the campaign.
Each candle comes with a simple Christmas message and a link to
services and events on the diocesan website; parishes can also include
information about their own services. It is hoped that congregations
will distribute the candles to family, friends and neighbours as a way
of inviting them to church at Christmas.
It is suggested that the candles are lit as darkness falls on Christmas
Eve to remind people of the light that came into the world at
Christmas.
Please send the communications department details of your Christmas
events and services so that they can be listed on the diocesan website
and sent to local media.
Send them to [email protected]
news & information from the Diocese www.southwell.anglican.org
N i f t y n o t e sDECEMBER 2017
Compiled by Nicola Mellors email: [email protected]
Christmas candles campaign
is launched for 2017
In this month’s issue:
2 Growing Disciples
4 Events & information
5 Prayer Diary
`9 Training Courses
11 What’s On
12 Comings & Goings
Bishop Paul has recorded a
video message for Christmas. It
was shot at St Stephen’s Church,
Hyson Green, and at a nearby
street market.
Continued on page 9
@SouthwellandNottingham
@diocswellnott
A light came out of darknessPlease accept this Christmas gift as a reminder of the
light that came into the world when Jesus was born.
Join us at any of our
Advent and Christmas
services to experience the joy
brought by that light.
Find out where services are being held by visiting
www.southwell.anglican.org
Please take care when
lighting candles and
never leave unattended.
Bishop Paul records
video message for
Christmas
Growing Disciples . . . Growing Disciples . . . Growing Disciples . . .
2 December 17
Paul Howard, the diocesan
partnerships officer for
older people, writes about
the benefits of starting an Alpha
course for older people:
Have you ever looked at the
average age statistics for people
who attend Church of England
churches? No, well, it makes very
interesting reading and what
struck me was the number of
people in our churches who are
over the age of 65 - 47%. That is
almost half the congregation.
So, what do we do for half of our
people?
We do Messy Church, toddler
groups, children’s work, youth
groups but not enough for our
older people.
Here is your chance to put that
right, put on a Senior Alpha.
What is the difference between
Alpha and Senior Alpha, well
nothing really except the booklets
are in larger type. If you have run
an Alpha course before then you
can run a Senior Alpha.
You can run them in the day time
around lunch so the important bit
about eating together still
happens.
You can host them in someone’s
home or in the church or church
hall. I have cooked a main course
and pudding, or soup and bread
or just asked everyone to bring
sandwiches, they all work to
bring the group together.
The real joy of asking older
people to come along is that they
get to meet each other and they
get to meet Jesus.
To do Alpha you need an
understanding of Christianity and
most older people have this; even
people who do not come to
church remember school
assemblies, Sunday School or
religious education from their
school days.
One of our biggest concerns for
older people is loneliness, this
costs the NHS millions of pounds
a year, and here we are with an
answer: join a church.
We have half our congregation
who you can ask to come along
and they know friends, family
and neighbours who might
benefit from not only coming to
church but starting a relationship
with God.
Give it a try. If you need any
help, call: Paul Howard
07827291725.
The benefits of starting an Alpha course for seniors
Wider Younger Deeper www.growingdisciples.co.uk
NEWARK PARISH CHURCH
10th Christmas Tree
Festival
2 Dec-10 Dec 2017
Over 100 trees decorated by
local schools, charities,
organisations & businesses.
Opening times:
Saturdays 9.30am - 5pm
Sundays 11am - 4.30pm
Monday 11am- 4.30pm
Tues-Fri 10am 4.30pm
Adults £2/Children 50p
Refreshments, Christmas cards,
Raffle, Stalls, Music
FESTIVAL CAROLS OF
PRAISE - 10 Dec at 5pm
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News in brief. . . News in brief. . . News in brief. . . News in brief. . .
Framework Carol Service at Southwell
Minster - Friday 8th December, 7pm
Please join Framework at Southwell Minster to hear the message of the
angels, to share in the joyful singing of wonderful carols, and to give
generously in support of our work helping local people in need.
Music will include the Minster Choir performing a new song specially
written to raise funds for Framework: Reach Out and Lend a Helping
Hand was created by local musician Chris Lawry with inspiration from
singer Andrew Randell and pupils at Kirkby Woodhouse Primary
School.
For information on the song, to purchase a CD or access materials to perform it please visit
www.helpframework.com
The 2018 Programme is out
now! The new programme
of quiet days and study
days for 2018 is ready, so if you
are passing the house, please call
in to collect a copy. Sacrista can
also send details by post or email,
so do contact them if you would
like to receive a copy.
Sacrista have an increased
number of days for reflection and
learning in the New Year,
including two days linked to the
Crossings exhibition at the
Minster, and a very special study
day looking at the Psalms. There
will be creativity days, a day on
which they will take a prayer
walk to the Potwell Dyke
Grasslands or round the Sacrista
gardens, and later in the year
Canon Theologian Alison
Milbank will lead a study day on
faith and detective stories.
Thursday 1st February 2018:
the Eve of the Presentation led
by Graham Pigott
Seeing Consolation: Praying with
Simeon and Anna
Four meditative talks with
periods of silence for personal
reflection and prayer.
Simeon and Anna were both
waiting for what God was going
to do, sensitive to the Holy Spirit,
open, attentive, discerning, and
receptive, able to let go trusting
in the peace and purposes of God.
They offer examples of prayerful
living in which they recognised
consolation, the movements of
the heart towards God in faith,
hope and love, which can help us
discover this too.
The Revd Canon Graham Pigott
is a retired Anglican priest who
leads quiet days and retreats, and
accompanies others on their
spiritual journeying.
Saturday 3rd February 2018
A Quiet Day for Beginners led
by Sally Smith
If you wonder what happens on a
quiet day, then this is the day for
you. There will be opportunities
to ask questions as well as
spending some of the day with
God in the company of others
seeking to find out more.
Sally Smith is commissioning
editor for the Bible Reading
Fellowship publication, Quiet
Spaces. She is experienced in
leading quiet days, and enjoys
creating spaces for prayer. She is
a spiritual director in the Diocese
of Southwell and Nottingham.
To book a place or find out more,
please contact Sacrista Prebend, 4
Westgate Southwell Notts NG25
0JH 01636 816833
Quiet days cost £20 including hot
drinks throughout the day. We
start with coffee at 9.45am and
close with a cup of tea at 3.30pm.
Please bring your own lunch.
Sacrista Prebend Retreat House: A quiet space
in the heart of Southwell
Events & information. . . Events & information. . . Events & informatio
4 November 17
www.southwell.anglican.org Compiled for Nifty Notes
PrayerdiaryIn January we pray for. . .
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Mon 01 Jan Naming of Jesus: Today we celebrate with the Holy Family as they offer Jesus to
the Lord as their first born. We pray for all babies born today and for their family
that they may grow in safety and security and ‘in the knowledge of the Lord’.
Tues 02 Jan Burntstump Seely C of E Primary Academy
Headteacher : Heather Gabb
Wed 03 Jan Archbishop Cranmer C of E Primary Academy
Executive Headteacher : Kate Watson
Thu 04 Jan Bleasby C of E Primary School
Headteacher Mrs Ann Town Acting Headteacher: Louise Carptenter
Fri 05 Jan The Primary School of St Mary & St Martin, Blyth
Headteacher : Alison Richardson
Sat 06 Jan EPIPHANY
Bramcote Church of England (Aided) Primary School
Headteacher : Sarah Meredith
Sun 07 Jan PLOUGH SUNDAY
Mon 08 Jan Bulwell St Mary’s C of E Primary School
Executive Headteacher : Kelly Lee Head of School: Daniel Farthing
Tue 09 Jan Bunny C of E School, Nottingham
Headteacher : Daniel Rhodes
Wed 10 Jan St Wilfrid’s C of E Primary School, Calverton
Headteacher : Ian Bullock
In January we pray for. . .6 December 17
Thu 11 Jan Dean Hole Primary School, Caunton
Executive Headteacher ; Marie Thompson: Head of School: Ann Clark
Fri 12 Jan Coddington C of E Primary School
Headteacher : Tamsin Caputa
Sat 13 Jan Colwick, St John the Baptist Primary School
Headteacher : Chris Belton
Sun 14 Jan Our Link Diocese of the Holy Land, Father Fahdi, the Clergy and the People
Mon 15 Jan Costock C of E Primary School
Headteacher : Jane Mellor
Tue 16 Jan Cotgrave C of E Primary School
Headteacher : Craig Moxham
Wed 17 Jan Cuckney C of E Primary School
Headteacher: Lisa Crossland
Thu 18 Jan WEEK OF PRAYER FOR CHRISTIAN UNITY
Dunham-on-Trent C of E Primary School
Headteacher : Julia Wallace
Fri 19 Jan St Peter’s C of E Academy, East Bridgford
Headteacher : Richard Tomlinson
Sat 20 Jan St Mary’s C of E Primary School, Edwinstowe
Headteacher : Nikki Monks
Sun 21 Jan All engaged in the Healing Ministry throughout the Diocese of Southwell &
Nottingham
Mon 22 Jan All Saints Anglican/Methodist Primary School, Elston
Headteacher : Lisa Richmond
Tue 23 Jan St Peter’s Crosskeys C of E Academy, Farndon
Headteacher : Elizabeth Duffell
Wed 24 Jan Farnsfield St Michael’s C of E VA Primary School
Headteacher: Tony Walker
Thu 25 Jan Gamston C of E Aided Primary School
Headteacher : David Fotheringham
Fri 26 Jan All Hallows Church of England Primary School, Gedling
Headteacher : John Graham
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Sat 27 Jan St Peter’s C of E Primary School, Gringley on the Hill
Headteacher : Yvonne Reeson
Sun 28 Jan Diocesan Readers (Jackie Johnson, Ministry Development Adviser; Chris Perrett,
Warden; Barbara Coleman, Readers & RLM CME Officer)
Mon 29 Jan Gunthorpe Church of England Primary School
Executive Headteacher : Kate Watson Head of School: Mel Brown
Tue 30 Jan Chaplains in Schools
Wed 31 Jan Our Link Diocese of Burundi, Archbishop Bernard Ntahoturi, the Clergy and the
People
NOTE:At the time of going to press the prayers from the Anglican Comunion were not available.
We knew they had
arrived when the five
ambassadors from the
West Bank filled the Minster
Refectory with laughter, energy
and joy on the first morning of
their visit. For four of them it
was their first visit to the UK. So
what did they make of us ?
In the final meeting to review the
visit the ambassadors said their
expectations were exceeded.
They enjoyed sharing our lives,
meeting people in the different
parishes who wanted to know so
much about life in Palestine. This
made them feel at home and they
valued our openness. They had
expected more formality at the
Diocesan Conference and yet it
was not so. They were impressed
by our volunteering and the
important part the laity played in
the life of the church and they
wanted to take that back with
them. They commented on the
satisfaction volunteering
provided. On the tours of Lincoln
Cathedral and York Minster they
appreciated being able to ask
questions and engage with the
volunteer guides. They loved the
architecture and stained glass.
Then there were the similarities –
the worship, the problems of
attracting young people into the
church.
As a minority Christian
community they had a
harmonious relationship with
their Muslim neighbours, which
was not evident here. They spoke
enthusiastically about the
opportunities they were given,
especially to talk to groups of
people in the churches and the
experience of being listened to
and would have liked to have met
more people outside the church.
The hospitality they received at
church events, particularly
harvest, was a definite plus. They
were “wowed” by the greenness
of the countryside and the colour
of the trees but not the cold !
They had lots of ideas of how to
develop the partnership but best
of all, they wanted to develop the
friendships they had made, with
us and with each other.
The Partnership Group will be
considering a number of
proposals to follow-up this visit.
If you, especially after meeting
our friends from the West Bank
and Jordan, would like to know
more about what the Partnership
Group does please be in touch.
For further details about the
Holy Land link contact:
David Lane email:
World links news - Holy Landwww.southwell.anglican.org Compiled for Nifty Notes
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Partnership with the Diocese of
Jerusalem strengthened
Marwan Durzi and Abeer Nasser in conversation with Fr James
Curry at St Mark’s Mansfield
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Once the video has been edited it
will be shared widely around the
diocese, through the website
(www.southwell.anglican.org)
and our social media channels:
Twitter - @diocswellnott – and
Facebook -
@SouthwellandNottingham.
The video shoot was organised
by the diocesan Communications
Department, which worked with
the same team that produced this
year’s Easter message.
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Training and information. . Training and information. . Training and
Rethinking Mission: Living in a Religiously
Diverse World
Saturday 17th March 2018,
9.30am – 3pm
Birmingham Cathedral
USPG’s second one day Conference ‘Rethinking Mission: Living in a
Religiously Diverse World’ will be held on Saturday 17th March
2018, 9.30am – 3pm, in Birmingham Cathedral. Speakers from
around the world will inspire, challenge and enthuse us as together
we reflect on how we live and engage in mission in religiously
diverse situations.
The day will be inspiring, informative and participative
The speakers will be:
The Very Revd Canon Hosam Naoum
Dean of St George’s Cathedral, Jerusalem and Secretary of the Heads
of Churches in Jerusalem
Deaconess Yit Ching Li
Deaconess in the Diocese of West Malaysia, Anglican Province of
South East Asia
The Revd Christine Benoit
First woman ordained in the Diocese of Seychelles, Anglican
Province of the Indian Ocean
Richard Reddie
Theologian, researcher and author, UK
Each will present from their own context; there will be group
discussion and a plenary as we reflect on how mission, dialogue and
praxis in the contexts shared may help us in our own understanding
as Christian leaders both locally and globally.
This event will be of particular interest to Ordinands and Lay
Ministers in training, and those recently ordained or licensed, since
they will gain perspectives from global theologians which will assist
in their theological formation. The cost for Ordinands, Lay Ministers
in training and those in their first three years of ministry will be half
price, at only £5. Others, of course, both clergy and lay, with an
interest or desire to widen their knowledge of global theology, will be
very welcome. The full cost is £10. This cost includes lunch.
Registration is via
www.rethinkingmissionconference.eventbrite.co.uk
Trinity outlines
its hopes for the
future
The leaders of Trinity
Church Nottingham have
produced a video about
their hopes for the future role of
the church within the city; it’s
exciting and well worth
watching – go to
http://trinitychurchnottingham.
org/building/
What’s Onin December
Items to be included in What’s On for Nifty Notes should be sent to Nicola Mellors at [email protected]
10 December 17
A Victorian Christmas - fun for families and children at the Archbishop's Palace, Southwell
Minster. Craft activities, trails & games. Christmas treats to make and eat. Music and seasonal
refreshments. 11am -4pm. Charges may apply for some activities to cover expenses. Free
entry: donations welcome. All welcome. [email protected] 817993
www.archbishopspalacesouthwell.org.uk
10th Christmas Tree Festival at Newark Parish Church. Over 100 trees are expected which
will be decorated by local schools, organisations, charities & businesses. Opening times:
Saturdays: 9.30am-5pm; Sundays: 11am-4.30pm; Monday: 11am–4.30pm; Tuesday-Friday:
10am-4.30pm. Entrance: Adults £2, Children 50p. Refreshments, Seasonal Music, Christmas
cards, raffle, stalls. Festival Carols of Praise – 10 Dec, 5pm.
Advent Procession. Experience Southwell Minster in total darkness awaiting the light of
Christ. 6.30pm.
Derby High School Chapel Choir Recital 12.30pm-1pm in the Quire, Southwell Minster. A
short programme of sacred choral music.
Poetry Evening - All Saints Church Hall Annesley at 7 pm £5, includes cheese and biscuits
nibbles tea & coffee. You can bring your own poetry to read or your favourite poem or just
come along and listen and join the fun
Joint Emergency Services Carol Service, Southwell Minster, 7pm
Friday Lunchtime at the Cathedral 12.15pm–1pm, Southwell Minster – The Girl Choristers’
perform Britten’s A Ceremony of Carols.
Nottinghamshire Rural Support - Concert and Carols with Carlton Male Voice Choir.7:30pm,
St Andrew’s Church, Langar, NG13 9HE. Subject to weather conditions, parking is available
on the grass around the church yard). £7.50 including interval refreshments. Raffle. Further
details and tickets: Catriona Gundlach [email protected]
Christmas Carol Service in aid of Framework. Raiding funds to help homeless people in
Nottinghamshire. Favourite carols to sing, featuring the Southwell Minster Choir, followed by
seasonal refreshments. Including Framework’s new fundraising single ‘Reach Out and Lend a
Helping Hand’. Reserve seats at www.frameworkha.org/carols or call 0015 970 9558.
Another Winter with the Celts - on behalf of Newark & Southwell Deanery, but open to all, a
second series of bible studies which will be Exploring Celtic Spirituality- 10.30–noon (light
refreshments available from 10am)at St Peter & St Paul's, Upton. Further information from:
Jane Johnson: 01636 812877, Roy Parsons 01636 673422.
Nottinghamshire Police Band Presents An Evening of Musical Celebration. St.Peter and St.
Paul’s Parish Church, Warsop NG20 0SN. 7.30pm. Tickets £7 (including a glass of wine or
orange juice). Please contact Keith or Mary Clayton 01623 846075, email:
Cantamus Girls’ Choir Heralding Christmas Concert, 7.30pm, Southwell Minster.
Christingle Service – Southwell Minster, 5pm. Enjoy this festive celebration for children of
all ages!
Carols in the Great Hall, Archbishop’s Palace, 7.30pm. The Girl Choristers perform a
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selection of Christmas music. Tickets from the Minster Centre.
Lowe’s Wong Junior School Carol Concerts 7pm on 12th and 2pm & 7pm on 13th. Southwell
Minster.
Southwell Minster Choir Association presents Messiah. G F Handel. 7.30pm, Southwell
Minster. Alison Rose, soprano; Alexander Turner, countertenor; Mark Wilde, tenor; Marcus
Farnsworth, bass; Simon Hogan, conductor. Southwell Minster Chorale, Minster Chamber
Ensemble. Tickets: £15 Front Nave, £12 Mid Nave, £10 Rear Nave, £8 Side Aisles available
from the Cathedral Shop 01636 812933, www.southwellminster.org
Nottingham Workplace Chaplaincy Carol's after Work service, St Peter's Church (near M&S)
starting at 6:30pm. Carols are accompanied by the Salvation Army Brass Band. Followed by
hot drinks and mince pies.
St Mary the Virgin & All Souls parish Church Bulwell Royal Engineers Christmas Band
concert in the church. 7.30pm. Tickets available or pay on the door. For more information tel
0115 9161787.
Music at St Peter's, Nottingham - Coffee Break Concerts: Nottingham Bach Choir. This
annual performance of carols and readings brings the series to a delightfully festive close.
Starts at 11am for one hour. Coffee and biscuits from 10.15am. Admission by donation.
www.nottinghamchurches.org
Carols for Everyone. A community carol concert put on by Southwell and District Lions
Club. Tickets from the Cathedral Shop. 7.30pm, Southwell Minster.
Messiaen’s La Nativite Du Seigneur. A nine-movement organ masterpiece played by Simon
Hogan, with short reflections by Canon Jacqui Jones. 6.30pm, Southwell Minster.
The Minster School Christmas Concert, 7pm, Southwell Minster.
Southwell Festival Voices: A Christmas Celebration Concert. 7.30pm, Southwell Minster.
Sunday 3rd December
6.30pm Advent Procession The preparation for Christmas
begins today: experience
Southwell Minster in total
darkness awaiting the light of
Christ
Sunday 10th December
5pm Christingle Service Enjoy this festive celebration for
children of all ages
Sunday 10th December
7.30pm Carols in the Great Hall,Archbishop’s Palace
The Girl Choristers perform a
selection of Christmas music.
Tickets from the Minster Centre
Saturday 16th December
7.30pm Carols for Everyone A community carol concert put
on by Southwell and District
Lions Club. Tickets from the
Cathedral Shop
Saturday 23rd December
& Christmas Eve:
2pm Crib Services Come dressed in a nativity
costume, or borrow ours!
7pm Cathedral Carol ServicesThe ever-popular service of
music, readings and carols led by
the Cathedral Choir.
Christmas Eve
11.15pm Eucharist of ChristmasNight
Join the Minster Chorale as we
welcome the start of Christmas
Day
Christmas Day Services:
8am Holy Communion withCarols
9.30am Family Eucharist11.15am Festal Mattins Holy
12.30pm Communion (shortenedBCP service following Mattins) 3.30pm Evening Prayer with
Carols
Christmas Services at Southwell Minster
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Comings and Goings. . . Comings and Goings. . . Comings and GoingsThe Reverend Dr Christopher John Hodder at present Vicar of St Paul’s, Wilford Hill in the Diocese of
Southwell and Nottingham is to resign with effect from 10 February 2018 and will join the Royal Air
Force Chaplains Branch as an Armed Forces Chaplain. Subject to the usual legalities.
The Revd Ian Webb at present Assistant Curate in the Dronfield with Holmesfield Team Ministry in the
Diocese of Derby to be Priest-in-Charge of All Saints, Clipstone, St Mary’s, Edwinstowe and St John the
Evangelist, Perlethorpe all in the Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham. Subject to the usual legalities and
DBS. Licensing date: 7.30pm on 13 March 2018 in Edwinstowe with the Bishop of Sherwood, the Rt Revd
Tony Porter.
The Revd Kate Byrom, Associate Vicar of Skegby and Stanton Hill with Teversal in the Diocese of
Southwell and Nottingham to be Vicar of St Peter, Ravenshead and St Mary, Newstead Abbey in the same
Diocese. Subject to the usual legalities. Licensing date to be announced.
We are taking bookings for schools to come
and visit Southwell Minster, the
Cathedral church, for a day of RE at our
annual Time Travelling schools’ pilgrimage days.
Exploring the building, groups of children are
allocated their own pilgrim guide who takes them
on a journey around the Minster, where members of
our team lead short, interactive sessions helping
children to understand more about the Christian
faith, beliefs and practices, and how our beliefs
impact upon our daily lives. Time Travelling is also
a relaxing day for staff, in stunning surroundings, as
we lead the full day of activities - even providing
tea and coffee throughout! It is a real chance for
people from across the Diocese and beyond to come
together and work with young children from all
walks of life, and to talk to teachers, parent helpers
and staff, who often comment on how positive the
experience has been for them as well.
If your local school currently doesn’t attend,
perhaps an encouraging word from church would
help – or the offer of a contribution towards the cost
of the bus may be welcome. Anyone working in
education at the moment will be aware of the
incredible pressures upon schools, teachers and
pupils - the curriculum is crowded, time and
budgets are tight. Enabling a class, or a whole key
stage the opportunity to visit the Cathedral for a day
brings Christianity to life, and gives them the
chance to see the magnificent building. All schools
are welcome, we ask for a small donation per child
to help cover our costs, but all places are subsidised
by the Cathedral. Your support is appreciated.
To find out more about Time Travelling, to book, or
find out about volunteering, please contact the
Cathedral Education Team: Jubilee House, 8
Westgate, Southwell, NG25 0JH 01636 817993 /
‘Time Travelling’: RE for primary schools
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Joining together in the transforming mission of God
MINISTRY VACANCIES December 2017
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. Closing date 31 Jan. interview 7 March For informal discussion and further information, please contact Sarah Clark, Archdeacon of Nottingham, on 07917 693285 or email [email protected].
Priest in Charge (Vicar designate) The Benefices of Burton Joyce with Bulcote and Stoke Bardolph, and Lowdham with Caythorpe and Gunthorpe
There is outstanding opportunities for growth in a new benefice currently being formed 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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Clifton Team Ministry Team Vicar
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 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 2 Jan, interview 31 Jan 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
St George’s in the Meadows is a new full time stipendiary opportunity for an enterprising priest to lead the parish into fresh growth. St George’s is under the sacramental and pastoral care of the Bishop of Beverley. For informal discussion and further information, please contact Father Nicolas Spicer on (01909) 472180 or email [email protected].
NEWARK ARCHDEACONRY VACANCIES
Blyth and Scrooby with
This is an exciting opportunity to minister in an established
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Ranskill – 0.5 Priest in Charge
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 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 contact Sarah Clark, Archdeacon of Nottingham, on 07917 693285 or email [email protected].
Mansfield St John’s with St Mary’s - Vicar
This is an exciting appointment within the Diocese of Southwell & Nottingham seeking to provide visionary leadership for a potential ‘Resource Church’ with a strategic role in Growing Disciples, wider, younger and deeper.
Mansfield is a town with a population c100,000. Fifteen miles north of Nottingham it is a diverse parish, incorporating some significant deprivation. There is engaging and dynamic lay leadership fully committed to nurturing a flourishing gospel ministry.
We seek a vicar who will lead us in
Growing new disciples of all ages especially developing our mission among children and young people.
Developing our public presence and voice in support of the wider local community
Spiritual renewal and numerical growth as a resource for the churches and community of Mansfield.
Drawing on our evangelical theology and spirituality, to develop, nurture and release the gifts of the whole congregation in mission.
An effective leader and bible teacher who has very good personal skills.
For informal discussion and further information, please contact Sarah Clark, Archdeacon of Nottingham, on 07917 693285 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
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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. For informal discussion and further information, please contact Sarah Clark, Archdeacon of Nottingham, on 07917 693285 or email [email protected].
Sutton in Ashfield St Mary Magdalene – Vicar
We are a large parish in the heart of the former Nottinghamshire coalfields. Our church is a vibrant, growing community and our mission statement is “Serving God, Serving Sutton”. We are seeking a Vicar who:
• will provide motivational leadership in a consultative and collaborative style, leading change sensitively and effectively
• is supportive of participative worship
• will be visible in the wider community
• welcomes children and young families in church and values working with a church school
• is able to relate well to others, particularly people who come for occasional offices
Closing date: 22 December Interview 23 January For informal discussion and further information, please contact Sarah Clark, Archdeacon of Nottingham, on 07917 693285 or email [email protected].
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 January 2017
Jonathan Pickett DAC Secretary for the Care of Churches 01636 817210 [email protected]
To all Incumbents/Priests-in-Charge/Churchwardens/PCC Secretaries/Fabric Officers
THE DIOCESAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE (DAC)
Annual Letter 2018
DAC MEETINGS & DEADLINES IN 2018
2018 will be the centenary of the end of the First World War. There is likely to be an increase in visitors to our churches to view our memorials. Opportunities to visit memorials will be looked on with greater interest during this period and it would be a good time to extend an invitation to come to the church to view the memorial to nearby schools, colleges and other community groups.
To help you engage visitors - of all ages – there are several websites with advice and information. During 2018 you may want to hold a specific open church event related to the
memorial (the July Open Churches weekend could provide an ideal opportunity), perhaps with displays of photos and other objects related to the people commemorated on the memorial. Some of the news and photo resources from the Imperial War Museum may help you with this. A special commemoration service could be an appropriate way to end an event related to the memorial.
Due to the expected increase in interest, it would be appropriate to check that any memorials you have are in good condition and that their setting is clear to allow access to see them. If the memorial needs some restoration work to put it in good condition, start to plan this now. Any repairs or restoration work would require faculty approval, so it would be useful to action this sooner rather than later to enable any work to be completed, certainly before the November Remembrance Service. Further information and advice can be found from: -
The War Memorials Trust: http://www.warmemorials.org/ UK War Memorials: http://ukwarmemorials.org/ Churchcare Website: http://www.churchcare.co.uk/about-
us/campaigns/our campaigns/world-war-i-commemoration/war-memorials-and-visitors
Imperial War Museum: http://www.iwm.org.uk/memorials/search
For all works of repair, restoration, conservation, reordering or changes to your church building or churchyard, please contact the DAC office. All applications are now made using the Online Faculty System https://facultyonline.churchofengland.org/
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