Training CuraCyLinCoLn CaThedraL & ST John The BapTiST, ermine

APPOINTMENT  OF  CURATE  COLLEAGUE  AT  LINCOLN  CATHEDRAL  

AND  ST  JOHN  THE  BAPTIST,  ERMINE  

                               

 

               

 

INTRODUCTION  

The  Bishop  of  Lincoln  is  looking  to  create  a  new  training  post  on  the  north  side  of  Lincoln  city  which  will  combine  the  experiences  of  working  in  a  cathedral  setting  with  the  day  to  day  life  of  parish  ministry.    This  is  an  exciting  post  offered  for  the  first  time  to  someone  who  might  benefit  from  and  contribute  to  the  church  in  Lincoln  by  working  jointly  in  the  Cathedral  and  the  nearby  Parish  of  St  John  the  Baptist  on  Lincoln’s  Ermine  Estate.

WHAT  ARE  WE  LOOKING  FOR  

Lincoln  Cathedral  and  St  John’s,  Ermine  are  together   looking  for  a  person  who  will  benefit  from  the  diversity  and  richness  that  this  post  offers.   It  requires  a  person  of   intellectual  and  emotional  maturity  who  will   be   able   to   observe,   take   part   in   and   contribute   to   the   life   of  these  neighbouring  but  complimentary  Christian  communities.  We  are   looking  for  a  person  who  will  be  able  to  view  this  appointment  as  one  of  constructive  priestly  formation  but  be  able   to  maintain   their  own   integrity  and  not  be  diverted  by   the  distractions  and  diversions  that  such  a  position  could  offer.  This  is  a  unique  and  challenging  post  that  will  combine  the  experience   of   Cathedral   ministry   with   a   rooting   and   grounding   in   the   everyday   life   of   a  council  estate  and  its  parish  church.    

 

SUPERVISION  

This   post   will   be   overseen   by   Canon   John   Patrick   of   Lincoln   Cathedral   who   has   previous  experience  in  the  training  curacy  situation.  The  Revd  Stephen  Hoy  who  is  the  parish  priest  at  St  John,  Ermine  will  have  responsibility  for  providing  the  kind  of  pastoral  ministry  that  would  be   required   in   formation   following   ordination   and  will   work   closely  with   Canon   Patrick   in  delivering  that.  

THE  REVD  CANON  JOHN  PATRICK  

 

John   is   Subdean   of   Lincoln,   Canon   Pastor  and  has  oversight  of  the  work  of  repairing,  conserving   and   developing   the   fabric   of  the   Cathedral,   and   has   responsibility   for  the   Architect   and   the   Works   Department  and  of  the  Estates  Management  and  Close  properties.   John   is   Chair   of   the   House   of  Clergy   of   the   Lincoln   Diocesan   Synod,  Chairman   of   the   Diocesan   Links   with  Brugge   (Belgium),   Nottingham   and  Harnosand   (Sweden)   and   served   for   ten  years  on  General  Synod.  John  was  formerly  Vicar  of  Sleaford  and  Rural  Dean  of  Lafford  Deanery.  He  has  significant  experience  as  a  Training   Incumbent,   working  collaboratively   with   lay   and   ordained  colleagues.   He   is   married   to   Jo   (who   is   a  partner   in   a   local   Veterinary  Hospital)   and  they  have  two  teenage  children.  

The  Subdeanery  18  Minster  Yard  Lincoln  LN2  1PX  Tel:  01522  561626  Mobile:  07702  268125  Email:  subdean@lincolncathedral.com  

 

 

THE  REVD  STEPHEN  HOY  

     Stephen   has   been   parish   priest   on   the  Ermine   estate   for   15   years   and   has  extensive  experience  of  parish  life.  In  2009,  he  was  appointed  spirituality  adviser  to  the  Bishop   of   Grantham   and   spirituality  commentator   for   the   suffragan   area.   In  2010,  he  undertook  a  period  of  study  leave  to   do   some   research   into   spiritual  direction,  which  has  been  very  influential  in  shaping  the  way  in  which  spiritual  direction  has   developed   in   the   Diocese   of   Lincoln.  He   is   one   of   the   spiritual   direction   co-­‐ordinators  in  the  diocese.  His  vocation  was  nurtured   within   the   Anglo-­‐Catholic  tradition,  and  he  is  a  priest  who  is  strongly  sacramental  in  every  aspect  of  his  ministry.  He   has   a   lot   of   experience   of   leading  worship   within   other   traditions   and   is  always   keen   to   explore   different   styles   of  worship.   Stephen   is   a   member   of   the  Tertiary  Order  of   the  Holy  Paraclete.  He   is  married   to   Sheila   (also   an   OHP   tertiary)  and  they  have  one  daughter.    St  John’s  Vicarage,  Sudbrooke  Drive,    Lincoln  LN2  2EF  Tel:  01522  525621                            Mobile  0794  371  5279  Email:        fr-­‐stephen@stjohnthebaptistparishchurch.org.uk      

 

 

 

THE  ERMINE  ESTATE  

St   John’s   serves   Lincoln’s   Ermine   estate;   the   local   population   is   approximately   5600.   The  Ermine  is  a  major  1950s  council  estate  in  north  Lincoln,  comprising  extensive  social  housing.  It   falls   within   the   third   most   deprived   ward   in   the   city   and   64th   most   deprived   in   the  Midlands;   the   index   of   deprivation   shows   that   there   are   only   three   schools   with   a   lower  rating  in  the  county  than  the  local  primary  academy;  the  ward  has  the  highest  proportion  of  retired  people  in  Lincoln;  and  a  third  of  households  are  in  fuel  poverty.  It  is  an  area  that  has  never   had   ready   access   to   major   funding   for   community   projects   and   where   community  

initiatives  have  been   attempted,   they  have  usually  closed  after  only  a  short  period.      Although   the   estate   appears   generally   well   cared  for,   there   is   a   continuing   drugs   problem   and   we  have   a   high   percentage  of   disabled   people   and  of  single   parent   families.   There   are   plenty   of   green  areas  on  the  estate  and  we  are  well  provided  with  small   shops   with   good   access   to   larger  supermarkets.   Both   the   primary   and   secondary  

academies  achieved  a  “Good”  rating  in  their  latest  OFSTED  inspections.      However,   the   churches   on   the   estate   have   been   very   active   in   supporting   community  development  over  the  years  and  St  John’s  is  heavily  involved  in  all  aspects  of  community  life.  These  include:    Chair  of  governors  at  Ermine  Primary  Academy  Executive  director  of  the  Academy  of  Lincoln  Trust  Joint  chair  of  the  Sure  Start  advisory  board  Represented  on  the  Neighbourhood  Police  Panel  The   parish   Deacon   is   a   member   of   the   Women’s  Refuge  management  committee  Independent  visitor  at  St  Francis  Special  School  Chair  of  Ermine  estate  website  committee    http://www.ermine-­‐estate.org.uk/  

 

 

 

 

 

LINCOLN  AND  ITS  CATHEDRAL  

Lincoln  Cathedral   is   the  seat  of  the  Bishop  of  Lincoln  and  a  centre  of  worship  and  mission.  Dominating  the  City  skyline,  the  Cathedral  is  a  powerful  religious  symbol  and  a  focal  point  for  Christian   aspiration   and   witness   in   the   Diocese,   as   well   as   a   source   of   local   pride   and  distinction  in  a  wider  world.  

Like   other   cathedrals,   Lincoln   must   stand   out   as   a   workshop   of   creativity   and   a   working  space  for  the  Gospel  of  Jesus  Christ.  Its  worship  demands  the  highest  standards  in  language  and  music,  with  both  regular  and  sensibly  ordered  liturgy  and  the  opportunity  for  the  arts  to  find  both  purposeful  and  dignified  expression.  

All   great   churches   come  alive  when  people   in   their   search   for   truth,  beauty   and  goodness  find  welcome  and  encouragement  to  explore  them.  The  Cathedral  as  a  place  of  pilgrimage  will  be  vigilant  to  renew  its  hospitality  and  its  teaching  and  learning  as  essential  elements  in  its  community  life.  With  its  high  profile  the  Cathedral  is  also  a  place  where  strong  challenges  to  contemporary  values  can  be  made  plain,  not  only  by  word  but  also  by  practical  action  and  social  concern.  

Equally   important   in  our  divided  world   is   the  Cathedral’s  example  of  how  a  mixed  body  of  Christians  can  work  together  in  harmony,  as  part  of  the  wider  church,  in  spite  of  differences  in  outlook  and  personality.    Each  member  of  the  Cathedral  community  brings  particular  gifts  and   experiences   to   the   Foundation,   and   though   the   Residentiary   Canons   have   the  responsibility  to  ensure  that  the  full  priestly  ministry  and  mission  of  the  church  is  expressed  through  the  life  and  work  of  the  Cathedral,  the  contribution  of  the  laity  and  congregation  is  equally  important,  and  is  made  in  an  even  greater  number  of  different  ways.  

The   Cathedral   is   governed   by   its   Constitution   and   Statutes   under   the   Cathedrals  Measure  1999.  The  Cathedral  Chapter  is  the  governing  body  of  the  Cathedral  directing  and  overseeing  the  administration  of  its  affairs.  

The  lay  staff  consists  of  up  to  one  hundred  paid  employees,  assisted  by  approximately  four  hundred  unpaid  volunteers  who  are  involved  in  every  aspect  of  the  Cathedral’s  life  and  work.  

The  Cathedral  has  a  lively  and  committed  congregation  of  Sunday  and  weekday  worshippers.  

The  normal  services  on  a  Sunday  are:  

07.45   The  Litany  08.00  Holy  Communion  (Order  Two)  09.30   Sung  Eucharist    (Order  One)  11.15   Choral  Matins  12.30   Holy  Communion  (Order  Two)  15.45   Choral  Evensong  

On  weekdays  Morning  Prayer  is  said  at  07.30  and  Evensong  is  sung  at  17.30  every  day  except  Wednesday.   At   least   two   celebrations   of   Holy   Communion   take   place   each   day.   The   Daily  Pattern  of  Prayer  and  Worship   is  prioritized  by   the  Residential  Canons  and  a  Curate  would  also  be  expected  to  make  this  pattern  a  priority.  

The  Cathedral  has  a  strong  choral  tradition  with  both  a  boys’  choir  and  a  girls’  choir  singing  alongside   the   professional   adult   singers.   The   fabric   of   the   Cathedral   and   its   properties   is  maintained   and   cared   for   by   a   Works   Department   of   some   30   highly   skilled   people.   The  Cathedral   also   has   an   extensive   library   housed   in   the   Wren   Library,   Canons’   Library   and  Exchequergate.   Among   the   Library’s   considerable  manuscript   treasures   is   one   of   the   four  remaining  Exemplars  of  Magna  Carta.    

 

THE  CITY  OF  LINCOLN  

Lincoln   has   a   long   and   fascinating   history,  which   is   evident   from   the   sites   of   interest   and  beautiful   architecture   in   the   city.   Alongside   the   Cathedral   there   is   the   Castle,   Bailgate   and  neighbouring   cobbled   streets,   which   can   be   accessed   by   walking   up   -­‐   the   appropriately  named  –  Steep  Hill;  which  has  just  been  named  Britain's  "Great  Street  2012"  by  the  Academy  of  Urbanism.  

Craft  fairs,  farmers’  markets  and  Lincoln’s  world-­‐famous  Christmas  Market  offer  local  foods,  handmade  crafts  and  unique  gifts.  

There   is   a   nine-­‐screen   Odeon   cinema;   the   Theatre   Royal   and   Lincoln   Drill   Hall   offer   a  programme  of  national  and  local  drama  throughout  the  year.    

Lincoln  offers  a   rich  and  diverse  arts  scene  with  public  art,  galleries  and  studios  across   the  city.  These  include  the  Usher  Art  Gallery  and  the  Sam  Scorer  Gallery.  

The  city  also  has  a  number  of  museums,  including  the  Museum  of  Lincolnshire  Life  and  The  Collection:  Art  and  Archaeology  in  Lincolnshire.  

The  city  caters  to  all  your  sporting  needs  with  various  fitness  and  leisure  centres,  swimming  pools,  parks  and  local  sporting  clubs.  

Lincoln   is  within   easy   access   of   cities   including   London,   Nottingham,   Sheffield   and   Leeds,  with   good   rail   and   road   links.   London  Kings   Cross   station   is   two  hours   away  by   train.   The  city’s  central   location  allows  for  easy  access  to  a  number  of  airports  such  as  East  Midlands,  Doncaster  and  Sheffield  for  domestic,  European  and  international  flights.  

Lincoln   is   home   to   two   (Lincoln   and   Bishop   Grosseteste)   universities   that   are   both   well  recognized.    

 

 

 

 

 

 

ST  JOHN  THE  BAPTIST,  ERMINE  

The   parish   church   of   St   John   the   Baptist   was   opened   in   1963   and   celebrates   its   50th  anniversary  in  2013.  With  its  iconic  hyperbolic  paraboloid  roof,  it  is  known  locally,  particularly  by  the   local  children,  as  the  “Pringle”  church.   It   is  grade  2*   listed  and  has  a  wall  of  stained  glass  above  the  altar  which  gives  the  church  a  distinctive  and  colourful  feel.    St  John’s  has  an  Anglo-­‐Catholic  tradition  of  worship,  one  that  emphasises  both  the  nearness  of  God  and  the  otherness   of   his   presence   but  within  which   the  work   of   the   Holy   Spirit   is   recognised   and  celebrated.  It  is  sacramentally  based  with  the  Eucharist  as  the  heart  of  our  worship,  but  we  are   welcoming   of   new   experiences   and   influences   and   we   hold   an   annual   Holocaust  Memorial  Service  which  in  2014  will  be  planned  jointly  with  the  local  Jewish  community.  We  have   an   active   healing   ministry   and   are   currently   developing   a   Celtic   pattern   of   evening  worship.  We  offer  a   full  Holy  Week  with  a  daily  mass,   footwashing  and  watch   for  Maundy  Thursday,  Veneration  of   the  Cross  on  Good  Friday  and  a   full  Vigil   service  on  Holy  Saturday.  We  have  a  small  but  enthusiastic  choir.    Services:    Sunday    10.00    Sung  Eucharist    

(2nd   Sunday   Family   Eucharist  with  welcome   of   the   newly   baptised,   attended   by   the  uniformed  organisations)  First  Sunday  of  month:  12:00  noon  Baptisms  

 18.00    Songs  of  Praise,  Celtic  Eucharist  OR  Prayer  for  healing    Occasional  Sundays  at  6:00pm:  Benediction  preceded  by  the  rosary    Wednesdays      09.15     Said  Eucharist  (4th  Wednesday  with  prayer  for  healing)  

First  Wednesday  of   the  month,   the  morning  Eucharist   is   followed  by  services  at   two  residential  homes.  

Saints  days  and  festivals  not  occurring  on  a  Sunday      Eucharist  at  9:30am  or  7:30pm  

Occasional  Offices  2012    Baptisms         21  Weddings              5  Funerals         18  Confirmation  candidates          1  (4  in  2013)    

The  Fiftieth  Anniversary  Year  Celebrations    We  have  had  a  whole  range  of  activities  for  our  50th  anniversary  year.  These  include:    

An   eighteen-­‐month   oral   history   and   heritage   project   in   partnership   with   Bishop  Grosseteste  University,  which  will  include  a  major  exhibition  of  local  archive  material,  which  we  hope  to  start  early  in  2014.    

  The   development   of   a   community   choir   project,   in   partnership   with   Bishop  Grosseteste  University  College  and  three   local  schools  (you  can  find  out  more  about  this  project  on  the  Ermine  Voices  Facebook  page)  

  A  community  family  fun  day  and  estate  celebration  service  in  June  during  which  a  time  capsule  was  buried  (to  be  opened  in  2063)  

  A  concert  given  by  internationally  acclaimed  soprano  Elizabeth  Watts    

Lay  involvement    The  laity  have  a  strong  involvement  in  all  aspects  of  our  community  life.  Liturgically,  we  have  a   large   group   of   people   who   read,   and   a   smaller   intercessions   group.   11   lay   assistants  administer  the  chalice  of  whom  5  assist  with  house  communions.  There  is  a  very  active  and  skilled  group  of  servers,  and  a  developing  choir  and  informal  music  group.  There  is  an  ageing  but  active  Mothers’  Union  group.    We  have  a  very  active  social  and  fundraising  group  and  there  is  always  something  going  on,  whether   it’s   a   quiz   night,   harvest   event,   concerts,   coffee  morning,   car   boot   sale   –   it   is   an  extensive  (and  exhaustive!)  programme!    Work  with  young  people  is  a  continuing  challenge.  We  have  active  links  with  our  parent  and  toddler  group  and  uniformed  organizations,  but  a  youth  group  closed  last  year  and  we  have  not  been  able  to  maintain  a  Sunday  school.    We  also  tape  our  main  Sunday  services  and  the  tapes  and  weekly  sheets  are  delivered  each  week  to  20  people  who  are  housebound  or   in   residential  care.  Through  our  church  hall,  we  have  members  of  the  congregation  running  or  supporting  the  monthly  Lunch  Club,  Brownies  and  a  monthly  Bingo  and  Coffee  afternoon.  The   lunch  club  meets   twice  a  month,  and   in  a  joint  initiative  with  St  Francis  Special  School,  three  post-­‐16  students  spend  a  year  supporting  one  of  the  clubs,  preparing  food,  serving  and  clearing  up.    A   regular   staff  meeting   (readers  and  clergy)  meets   to  discuss  ministry   in   the  parish  and   to  think  theologically  about  how  we  develop  together.    

We  are  currently  in  the  middle  of  our  50th  anniversary  celebrations  which  have  been  carefully  planned  over  a  number  of  years  and  which  have  involved  5  members  of  the  congregation  in  the  development  and  implementation  of  new  ideas  and  initiatives.  

PURPOSE  OF  THE  CURACY  

To  share  in  the  mission  and  ministry  of  the  People  of  God  in  a  particular  place  and    to  establish  patterns  of  prayer  which  will  shape  and  sustain  ministry,  in  order    to  acquire  the  knowledge,  skills  and  expertise  in  ministerial,  representative  and  sacramental  leadership  in  the  local  church  and  the  Church  of  England;    to  reflect,    in  supervision,  upon  a  wide  range  of  experiences,  in  order  to  develop    ministry  in  the  curacy  and  for  the  future.    Participating  fully  in  IME  will  also  be  part  of  this;    to   encourage   personal   development   through   integrating   past   experience,   spirituality,   and  theology  with  the  practice  and  understanding  of  ministry.    Bishop’s  Notes  for  Training  Incumbents  and  Curates  

IME  4-­‐7  

This  is  a  requirement  under  Common  Tenure  and  it  is  expected  to  be  treated  as  a  priority  in  the   training   and   formation   of   all   newly   ordained   curates   in   the   Diocese   of   Lincoln.     The  partnership   between   Lincoln   Cathedral   and   the   Ermine   parish   acknowledge   this   and   are  committed  to  it.  

ALLOCATION  OF  TIME  (BETWEEN  CATHEDRAL  AND  ERMINE)  

This  post  will  be  shared  between  the  Cathedral  and  St  John’s,  with  the  post  holder  working  flexibly  between  the  two  sites.  

ACCOMMODATION  

The   Diocese   is   committed   to   acquiring   a   suitable   property   in   the   Parish   for   whoever   is  appointed.    The  Cathedral  and  St  John’s  are  aware  that  this  is  an  issue  of  major  importance  to   prospective   candidates   and   will   do   its   very   best   not   only   to   ensure   that   the   house  provided  is  suitable  in  every  respect,  but  also  that  it  is  located  within  easy  reach  of  both  the  Cathedral  and  the  Ermine  estate.    WEBSITES    St  John  the  Baptist,  Ermine:  www.stjohnthebaptistparishchurch.org.uk      Lincoln  Cathedral:  www.lincolncathedral.com    The  Diocese  of  Lincoln:  www.lincoln.anglican.org