issue no. 15 may to july 2016 - diocese of southwell...

Issue No 15 - May to July 2016

Welcome to the 15th edition of the Newark and Southwell Deanery Newsletter Dear All

This edition of the Deanery magazine marks the end of my tour of duty as Area Dean The contents may reflect on what has happened in the past but of much more importance will be the diary articles and adverts that look to the future

In early May (11th) the Deanery will hold its second Deanery Synod of the year at St Nicholasrsquo Church in Tuxford

In June (26th) a ldquoPicnic in the Parkrdquo will be held by the Riverside in Newark There will be an opportunity to share fellowship with other Christians from the town at the ldquoChurch in the Castlerdquo following the picnic

In July (15th-17th) an event called ldquoTransformrdquo will be held in Walesby Forest Among those on the organising team is Revd Canon Mark Adams our future Area Dean Along with Mark Adamsrsquo Licencing to the Beck and Trent Group on the 19th July is the Licencing of Peter Jones to the Northern Lights Group on the 19th June

As we look forward there are exciting developments on every side and much for us positively to look forward to Over the coming months Bishop Paulrsquos Vision for our Deanery will be developed Area Dean Marks Adamsrsquo and Lay Chair Michael Wilsonrsquos leading will be important as future plans are rolled out

With Easter still a recent memory we move towards the 15th of May when we will join in the joy of celebrating Pentecost the coming of the Holy Spirit Easter Ascension Pentecost amongst many other events are embedded in our Christian calendar and give us the opportunity to keep our thoughts feelings and lives focused on Jesus which is after all why we gather pray and praise

As I conclude this final article my grateful thanks to all who have enabled me to serve as Area Dean My wifersquos endless patience for putting up with my absence at too many meals due to deanery commitments and enabling me to remain calm most of the time Last but by no means least to Louise Riley who has been an extraordinary support to me but importantly to the Deanery as a whole Go well hellip Yours in Christ David Milner Area Dean

httpsouthwellanglicanorgabout-usdeaneriesnewark-southwell-deanery-home

Joint Choirs from the United Benefice of Farndon with Thorpe Hawton amp

Cotham join together to send David Milner off on his 3-month study leave at

a benefice service on Sunday 24th April

2016 Dates for your Diaries

Deanery Synod Meetings

11th May 2016 St Nicholasrsquo Tuxford

5th October 2016

Holy Trinity Besthorpe

Deanery Confirmation Service 19th October 2016 St Maryrsquos Staunton

Deanery Visitation Services Monday 16th May 2016

St Maryrsquos Newark

Bishop Paulrsquos Prayer Week Wednesday 22nd June

730 pm Newark amp Southwell amp Gedling

Deaneries join together in St Swithunrsquos Woodborough

Picnic in the Park

Sunday 26th June 200 Meet for picnic at Riverside

Park Newark 300 pm Church In the Castle

DEANERY TREASURER NEEDED

If you are interested in finding out more about

supporting your deanery in the role of

Deanery Treasurer please contact the Deanery Office

on 01636 650063

Revd David Milner steps down as Area Dean A few weeks ago I wrote the following words lsquoAs you will be aware David Milner has served the diocese as your Area Dean for almost four years We are very grateful for that and for the work David did prior to his role as Area Dean David has been particularly notable for his pastoral style and his commitment to seeing parishes in vacancy helped with cover and developing on vacancy Thanks are also due to Louise Riley in particular for her administrative giftsrsquo That feels like a good place to begin this short appreciation As David signs off in this newsletter it is right to give thanks for all that he has brought to the deanery I have seen how committed David is to the pastoral care of the clergy and people of the deanery David has an innate desire to see that the traditional qualities of the Anglican ministry to whole communities is upheld and I am grateful to him for that commitment David also has developed a particular passion for the rural ministry of the Church of England He rightly sees this as so essentially part of who we are as a nation and I am thankful for his commitment to this vision For many years David developed links with the Farmers Market in Newark and has played an important part in helping us respond to the lsquoReleased for Missionrsquo report which both encourages and challenges the rural church in responding to the demands of modern ministry as we approach 2020 You will all know that David has also been ill for periods of time in recent years I have been deeply impressed by his mature response to this illness and the way in which he has where possible sought to minister from the vulnerability that illness brings I trust there will be many more years of ministry in a variety of forms for David However as he begins a period of study leave I trust that he and Kristina also find more time together for themselves family and friends I also hope you are able (or were depending on when you see this) to join David and myself at our formal opportunity to mark his ministry at Hawton on April 27th in the evening

Archdeacon David Picken

Diocese Resources Library

Books DVDs and materials to support childrenrsquos youth and schoolsrsquo work music worship prayer and theology are available to be borrowed for free from Jubilee House Southwell (NG25 0JH) The Resources Library is on the ground floor of Jubilee House and is open from 9am-5pm Monday to Friday Please sign in at Reception and you will be directed There are full instructions as to how to find the resources and book them out available in the Library Items can be borrowed for 6 weeks free of charge Sue Barrett our Resources Library volunteer is usually in on Wednesday mornings 10-12 and can be called on 01636 817224 at that time if you need to enquire about a particular item Otherwise please come and browse ndash there is a huge range of materials available stocked

IMPORTANT NOTICE We are delighted to announce that The Revd Canon Mark Adams at present Vicar of St Johnrsquos Mansfield with St Maryrsquos in the Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham is to be Vicar of the Beck and Trent Group and Area Dean of the Newark amp Southwell Deanery (as from 1 September 2016) in the same Diocese Licensing date 19 July 2016 at 730pm at Sutton on Trent

ONLINE STATISTICS FOR MISSION A huge thank you to you all - Newark amp Southwell Deanery managed to complete just over 91 of our statistics for mission online this year Well done everyone

How Marriage Ministry Has Changed Ive been taking weddings since 1987 and in that time wedding ministry has changed a lot Today there are many venues for weddings so only those who feel a strong draw come to church Some are regular worshippers others just have the feeling not always well articulated that Church is right and God matters to their marriage Weddings are more personalized than previously I see couples up to four times before the day to work things out We get to know one another so when the day comes Im more a friend than a stranger I recommend the C of E website which is outstandingly good wwwyourchurchweddingorg We discuss how they want their wedding to be I want the wedding to be theirs not part of a production line Legal bits and the parts that make it a C of E wedding cant be changed but today theres lots of scope for personalisation Traditional music is still popular for entry and exit But both then and when the Registers are signed many opt for CDs that are special to them I had one wedding when apart from hymns we had Film Music throughout as the couple were film buffs Couples take more time over choosing hymns and Bible readings using ones from a selection I show them or choosing their own Most now also choose a non-Biblical reading There are fashions (years ago it was Winnie the Pooh The Two of us) but there are many to choose from A Balderton couple recently used Blessing of the Hands which I found very moving In the prayers if theres something theyd like included I put it in If theres been a recent bereavement the bride and groom can light a candle on the altar to draw the memory of that person into the ceremony I was moved to tears when a Best Man lit a candle for his young wife who had died from cancer only six weeks earlier How brave to be Best Man so soon after Nowadays theres more variation in modes of entrance and exit Sometimes the bridesmaids come first building to the climax of the bride herself Going out some couples now process to the back of church guests go out past them then line the path to greet them as they come out Best men proliferate It used to be one Two are now common I have had six Its all to make the day very special for the couple THEIR DAY The Church of England does an average of 1000 weddings a week A survey found that most couples were very pleased with their service We pray that when we do it well it will help the couples to develop a deeper relationship with God Canon Valerie Rampton

FINANCE RETURNS

Calling All Parish Treasurers Just a reminder that finance returns following your recent APCMs

should be entered online at

httpsparishreturnschurchofenglandorg

If you are unsure how to do this or need any help please donrsquot hesitate to contact Louise at the Deanery Office nsdeaneryofficegmailcom or Fraser McNish at

frasersouthwellanglicanorg

Please send in your accounts direct to Jubilee House

Bookings are being taken for the Transform Weekend and churches are being encouraged to think about sending a group along Transform which will be held at Walesby Forest Camp on 15-17th July is a place for people of all ages to gather and to encounter God Last year more than 500 people from across the diocese attended

Speakers already lined up include Bishop Ruth Worsley and John McGinley Vicar of Holy Trinity Church Leicester and New Wine regional director

The event is for all ages and there is a full programme for school-age children (Reception to Year 2 Years 3-6 and youth Years 7-11) Years 12 amp 13 are welcome in the adult programme There are cregraveche facilities for under-fives

Early bird (until May 31st) weekend tickets are pound30 for adults and pound20 for Reception to Year 13 (Childyouth) Family tickets are available at pound100 for families with more than two children from the same family Under-fives get in free but they still need to be booked in

Tickets on sale for Transform Weekend

ldquoMoney Makes the

World Go Roundrdquo Money as the song from the musical cabaret

proclaims ldquomakes the world go roundrdquo In

common with all institutions the diocese

needs money to function Money is one of the

few topics that most agree about and that is

we donrsquot have enough For all it is precious

and needs to be spent wisely To function the

diocese needs to raise enough money to pay

its way Its first priority is to pay its staff the

majority of whom are its clergy They are

sometimes a seemingly sparse resource and

as a result all the more important They serve

the diocese and parish promote mission

provide pastoral care and are involved in a

myriad of activities to grow Christians and

keep the light of Christ alive Money is

required so that they can be paid The small

staff at Jubilee House the administrative

offices of the diocese provides resources to

clergy and laity alike both legal and financial

Jubilee House is heavily involved in education

through its work with schools as well as adult

education Of importance it offers support

encouragement and guidance to those who

feel called to serve particularly in ordained

ministry - a vocations officer dedicated to

supporting the next generation of clergy

Priests in post account for the vast majority of

the diocesersquo financial outgoings Without

enough money to balance the books like any

business cuts have to be made These

affect directly the number of clergy the

diocese is able to deploy

All the deaneries in the diocese are asked for

a sum of money every year to enable them to

function As long as I can remember what is

given to the diocese from our deanery has

been a struggle It is a struggle shared by all

deaneries

Last year in our deanery a newly formed

panel met to review the method of allocating

our ldquogiftrdquo and to see if it could be simplified

Over time the checks and balances

developed through an earlier scheme had

been deemed no longer fit for purpose

Members from across the deanery took part

Nigel Spraggins the diocesan chief

executive was invited to be present at the

meetings His support was valued A new

scheme has now been developed which was

presented at the Deanery Synod meeting in February Parishes

across the deanery have received a copy of the presentation by

email as well as hard copy for those at present at that Synod

This article is not an attempt to deal with the scheme rather an

explanation for the need for change and the importance of

giving as much not as little money as we can

Bishop Paul is determined to recruit clergy to our diocese but

without appropriate financial resources this will not be possible

Your support the generosity of giving that we all demonstrate

is essential if our diocese and deanery are to flourish Money

makes the world and our diocese thrive Please give

generously in supporting the new scheme It is always

challenging to raise money particularly when the sums seem

large We need to give as much as we can and exercise the

truth that we are ldquocan dordquo people

Revd David Milner

The new scheme will be presented for final approval at our

next Deanery Synod on May 11th at St Nicholasrsquo Tuxford at

700 pm for 730 pm start Please ensure your deanery

synod representatives attend

Reform and Renewal I recently heard a presentation by Bishop Steven Croft about the progress being made with the Archbishop of Canterburys initiative to grow disciples for Christ in a revived Church of England Bishop Steven is soon to be Bishop of Oxford having recently been the Bishop of Sheffield The whole talk and subsequent discussion was aimed at getting the audience to think about the state of the Church of England now and what could it look like in the future In many ways the questions complimented the strategy being developed by our Bishop Paul about which we will all know more very soon However Bishop Steven has made me think even harder about Reform and Renewal and how our Deanery will respond because of the numerous Christian communities in the area the number and size parish groups the number of priests and the size of our congregations I am still thinking and have no answers yet but I do understand the direction of travel One of the trends is to re-order churches which means removing old pews in favour of more comfortable chairs with other facilities - kitchens lavatories meeting rooms This is in my opinion a good trend but in itself does not solve the question about the size of congregations You can have the best set out clean warm and modern church building but if the worship is not inviting then the congregation will not grow Again screens showing hymns with guitars and drums are all part of a trend but again not the solution in every situation if there are not capable musicians or technology clued up members in the congregation I am beginning to conclude that the end result may not be important but starting to look at Reform and Renewal is if we do not start soon then some of the recent prophecies may come true So my question for us all is have we started to respond to the Archbishops challenge If not here is where I am starting from if Jesus (or any of the Apostles) walked into my church today would he be happy with what he heard and saw Moreover would he be happy with me Well that is my starting point and I am trying to move forward In a biblical sense I am trying to move the speck from my eye before the log in that of others I just wonder how many will let me or will we have another failed initiative to revive this wonderful Christian church

Mr Michael Wilson Deanery Lay Chair

New Dean is looking forward to

building partnerships

New Dean of Southwell the Ven Nicola Sullivan will enjoy exploring Nottinghamshire and the city when she takes up her role later this year ldquoI look forward to building partnerships around the diocese over the first two years taking an interest in whatrsquos going on and working with Bishop Paul especially in some of the exciting ideas he has in reaching out to young peoplerdquo Nicola (57) is the first female Dean of Southwell and the seventh female Dean in the Church of England UK ldquoThere are possibly more female Bishops than Deans nowrdquo she said ldquobut itrsquos a privilege to be the first woman Dean here in Southwell The Church is now in a very different place regarding the ordination of women respecting one anotherrsquos views and living together for mutual flourishing The time for debate is over and we can get on with making it workhelliprdquo She and her husband Terry who was the Town Clerk in Bovey Tracey Devon have been married for two years and look forward to setting up home in Vicarrsquos Court Southwell ldquoThe town is very lively and friendly and it feels like Irsquom standing on something strong with the Minster because of its heritage and foundation of prayer hellip there will be many opportunities to tell the story of faith in Christ and for people to explore faith in a safe way because cathedrals provide thathellip ldquoIrsquove always loved cathedrals and what they have to offer they are very significant places people are interested in them and I like the fact that this is the Parish Church and is very ordinary in its day to day worship and serving the people of Southwell ldquoIt seems like a happy team here and I want to take the opportunity to reach out and be present in the public and Civic life of the diocese and strengthen links with parishes by offering a resource of prayer welcome and pilgrimagerdquo Nicola was ordained as Deacon in 1995 and Priest in 1996 She worked for Tearfund in Ethiopia in 198485 with the Famine Relief Team and returned to Swaziland later as part of a preventative health care programme She also worked in Bristol as a community midwife having been a nurse at St Bartrsquos Hospital London for five years ldquoItrsquos quite an unusual background for a Deanrdquo she said Bishop Paul said ldquoI am very pleased that Nicola has been appointed to be the next Dean of Southwell She has a truly hopeful and engaging vision for the ministry of the whole church which she communicates with immense warmth and wisdom Nicola brings considerable experience of Cathedral and diocesan life after 17 years serving churches and communities in Somerset She is a gifted leader of teams as well as an inspirational communicator of the faithrdquo Nicola enjoys the company of friends entertaining at home the theatre cinema and local history The couple like walking and have two dogs a black Labrador and a Border terrier

A Plea for Photographs

Do you have any photographs of the Deanery (whether it be

church piccountrysideevents that have happened) that we

might use in our newsletterspublications

Please email to Louise at nsdeaneryofficegmailcom

Whatrsquos on in MayhellipWhatrsquos on in MayhellipWhatrsquos on in May

Bank Holiday Organ Recital with Peter Holder (St Paulrsquos Cathedral) Monday 2nd May at 330pm in the Minster Tower Tours weather permitting Monday 2nd May in Southwell Minster Messy Minster Friday 6th May at 330pm ndash 530pm in Trebeck Hall Southwell and Bingham Choral Societies Concert Saturday 7th May at 730pm Rogation Sunday Service and Procession Sunday 8th May at 1030am Southwell Minster Music in the Great Hall lsquoThe Study of the Pianofortersquo Sunday 8th May at 7pm in the State Chamber of the Archbishoprsquos Palace Friday lunchtime in the Cathedral Michael Broadway (Pianola) Friday 13th May at 1215 ndash 1pm in the Minster Nottingham Harmonic Choir Saturday 14th May at 730pm in the Minster Pentecost Sunday Evensong Sunday 15th May at 330pm in the Minster Music in the Great Hall lsquo40 Years of MIGHrsquo Sunday 15th May at 7pm in the State Chamber of the Archbishoprsquos Palace Friday lunchtime in the Cathedral Shakespeare Friday 20th May at 1215 ndash 1pm in the Minster Ex Cathedra Concert Shakespeare Odes Saturday 28th May at 730pm in the Minster Bank Holiday Organ Recital with Stephen Moore (St Matthewrsquos Northampton) Monday 30th May at 330pm in Southwell Minster

Whatrsquos on in JunehellipWhatrsquos on in JunehellipWhatrsquos on in June Friday Lunchtime in the Cathedral Friday 3rd June 1215 ndash 1pm Nick Fletcher (classical guitar) Friday 10th June 1215 ndash 1pm Folk Festival ndash The Tea Cups Music in the Great Hall Sunday 12th June 7pm for refreshments 730pm start lsquoIn Bachrsquos Musical Parlourrsquo Sunday 19th June at 7pm for refreshments 730pm start lsquoCourtly Music in Englandrsquo Organ Recital with Charles Harrison (Chichester Cathedral) Wednesday 22nd June at 730pm Admission pound8 (concessions pound6) Other concerts in the Minster A one day open choral workshop to study Mozartrsquos Requiem with Nigel Perrin Saturday 11th June 930am ndash 430pm in the State Chamber of the Archbishoprsquos Palace Nottinghamshire Federation of WIrsquos Newark Jazz Evening in the State Chamber of the Archbishoprsquos Palace Friday 17th June at 730pm Nottingham Philharmonic Orchestra Concert Saturday 25th June at 730pm in the Minster Plant Hunters Fair in the Archbishoprsquos Palace June 19th 11- 4pm

Check out Southwell Minsterrsquos website for more information wwwsouthwellminsterorg

Whatrsquos on in JulyhellipWhatrsquos on in JulyhellipWhatrsquos on in July

Friday Lunchtimes in the Cathedral Friday 8th July 1215 ndash 1pm Stephen Cooper (baritone) Friday 29th July 1215 ndash 1pm Alison Thorman (soprano) Music in the Great Hall Sunday 10th July at 7pm for refreshments 730pm start lsquoMy Favourite Thingsrsquo Fascinator making workshop Get ready for Ladies Day at the races Using the famous leaves of Southwell as inspiration you will design and make your own fascinator at the Archbishops Palace with Donna pound25 per person booking essential Contact donnasouthwellminsterorguk Saturday 9th July 10am ndash 4pm Special Service to commemorate WW1 window Special Window to commemorate the First WW1 window will be dedicated on Sunday 10th July at Evensong Organ Recital with Paul Hale (Southwell Minster) Wednesday 20th July at 730pm Admission pound8 (concessions pound6) Southwell Minster Tower Tours - 23rd Julymdash 11am until 4pm Tower tours will take place on the hour internal tours will take place every half hour Inclement weather will prevent Tower tours taking place There will be a charge of pound350 for a Tower tour donations will be sought for an internal tour

A lsquowave of prayerrsquo for Pentecost

The Archbishops of Canterbury and York have invited every church in England to take part in a week of prayer this Pentecost mdash praying for every Christian to receive new confidence and joy in sharing their faith The Archbishops have written to every serving parish priest expressing their longing ldquoto see a great wave of prayer across our land throughout the Church of England and many other Churchesrdquo from May 8-15th The Archbishops said ldquoAt the heart of our prayers will be words that Jesus himself taught us ndash lsquoThy kingdom come thy will be donersquo It is impossible to overstate the life-transforming power of the Lordrsquos Prayer It is a prayer that is reassuring enough to be on the lips of the dying and yet dangerous enough to be banned in cinemas It is famous enough to be spoken each day by billions in hundreds of languages and yet intimate enough to draw us ever closer into friendship with Jesus Christrdquo On Friday 13th May the Pilgrimrsquos Chapel in Southwell Minster will be set aside for quiet prayer from 730am to 730pm There will be simple prayer resources available for personal use

Christian Aid Week

15-21 May 2016

This is the week we love every neighbourhellip

Jesus calls us to love our neighbour as ourselves and not just the ones next door or at the end of the street

Christian Aid Week unites over 20000 churches to put this

love into action Together wersquoll hold church collections host Big

Brekkie fundraising breakfasts and collect house-to-house

JOIN US

For more information on how you can help go to

httpwwwcaweekorgchristian-aid-weekindexhtml

Then God saw everything that He had made and indeed it was very good

Genesis 131 Self affirmation is a hard thing to do for most of us When we attempt it it sounds like bragging Even the Scriptures tell us to be humble and gentle It is far easier to put ourselves down that put ourselves up Caught in the throes of a crisis most people I know put themselves so far down that no one can even find them anymore Self worth self esteem and self affirmation appear to have forever disappeared only to be replaced by self doubt self recrimination and self guilt One of the toughest challenges is to separate ourselves from the situation we find ourselves in Difficulties crises dilemmas can all drag us down to the depths of despair quicker than any thing I know Such experiences can rob you of your identity and obliterate your self confidence Somewhere in the midst of all the swirling feelings you have to say to yourself I am still Gods unique unrepeatable miracle The verse above tells us how God reacted after He finished his creative work in making human beings But then He said This is good I believe He said the same thing when you were born and He has not stopped saying it because you are still His creative work and no difficulty in life can ever change that To begin with maybe you can just smile more because you know God still loves you and believes in you as His child God I thank you that I am still your creative work and that you love me Amen Revd Ian lambert

Newark amp Southwell Deanery

Churchwardensrsquo Visitation Service

Monday 16th May 2016

730pm

St Mary Magdalene Church Newark

This yearrsquos forms and information can be downloaded by going

to httpsouthwellanglicanorgchurch-lifechurchwarden-

visitations

Any queries please contactElisabeth Crouch Clerk to the Registrar

elisabethsouthwellanglicanorg

In the United Benefice of Farndon

with Thorpe Hawton amp Cotham

Thursday 5th May 730 pm Ascension Day Eucharist Hawton

Sunday 15th May

1100 am Pentecost Benefice Service Hawton

Saturday 18th June A Summer Celebration at St Peterrsquos

145 pm - 430 pm Tea Party with entertainment from St Peterrsquos School Choir

Tickets pound500

730 pm Newark amp Sherwood Town Concert Band

Tickets pound1000

More information speak with Mrs Margaret Yeardley

Sunday 19th June 615 pm Mid-Summer Evensong at Thorpe

Saturday 10th September

Notts Historic Churches Trust ldquoRide amp Stride

I started working for the church 11 years ago when Canon Tony Tucker at Balderton advertised for a PA My youngest son starting school that year I took the plunge to go back to work - it was the best thing I could have done I have worked for several organisations but none quite like the Church of England Working for Tony and Balderton was not only a pleasure but also a learning curve I have learnt more about computers and desk top publishing not to mention ldquobigrdquo printers than I ever thought possible

My job as PA to the Area Dean was the first of a new role of Deanery Administrators to emerge for each Area Dean in the Diocese Now 11 years later we all meet regularly at Jubilee House to share news and good practice

Four years ago when Tony retired from his role as Area Dean I moved to Farndon Rectory where I have worked alongside his successor Revd David Milner ever since

I currently wear three hats Deanery Administrator Administrator for Balderton and Administrator for the Farndon Benefice

My role is varied from answering phone and email enquiries to producing newsletters (which I love doing) to sorting service rotas out and supporting those parishes in vacancy preparing orders of service looking after website

pages organising rites of passage to various diocesan tasks not to mention supporting David in any way necessary I am never bored no two days are the same and most days I find it a pleasure to work with and for you all The continuing number of vacancies in our deanery has meant that I have got to know a good deal of you more than I perhaps would have under normal circumstances and that for me is a good thing Thank you all for making my working days more pleasurable

As David stands down from his role as Area Dean I feel privileged as I know many of you do to have worked alongside him - what a journey it has been

I look forward to working from Norwell Vicarage for Revd Canon Mark Adams the new Area Dean from the 1st September For now though through Davidrsquos 3-month study leave I will continue to work from Farndon Rectory with Archdeacon David Picken as our stand-in Area Dean You can get hold of me Monday to Thursday at Farndon Rectory on 01636 650063 or nsdeaneryofficegmailcom Please donrsquot hesitate to give me a call Irsquom always here to help even if I donrsquot know the answer Irsquoll do my best to find out for you Louise Riley Deanery Administrator

Whatrsquos it like being Deanery Administrator in the largest

Deanery in our Diocese

As a clergy spouse Irsquom faced with many unexpected opportunities and certainly at times challenges from people who come to the Rectory front door with some particular need to the many activities that through my Vicar husband David I get drawn into His work as Area Dean has meant that he is called out to meetings and events a good deal Having time to reflect is a precious commodity

It was a complete surprise to be contacted by Lucille Porter Bishop Tony Porterrsquos wife about the possibility of going on a Clergy Spouses Retreat at Scargill House in North Yorkshire My first reaction was almost disbelief that I should have been asked especially as only a small number from our Diocese were invited it being an event for Clergy Spouses across the York See The theme of the Retreat was Celtic Spirituality and following a meeting with Lucille Porter and the others from the Diocese who would be attending some of my initial fears subsided Then of course came the big challenge that it was actually going to happen

The day arrived and we set off The journey took longer than expected due of course to many other road users the half hour we spent inching our way through Harrogate reminded me what a nice place it is and I made a mental note to return with David some time in the future At last

free of congestion the dramatic change in the scenery the sense of space quickly enabled the process of letting go Scargill had a further gift no mobile phone access Around 40 or so attended the gathering After a welcome we found our way to our rooms The Retreat was split up into sections talks times for reflection and worship food of course which was excellent finally conversation and time with other spouses and sharing in the space some of the realities of being a clergy wife

The talks were very helpful in understanding the importance of space and rhythm in our faith journeys and the importance of making time for self in onersquos unique relationship with Jesus

Images and memories stick in my mind the beauty of the countryside in sunshine and also snow on the tops on Sunday morning the sun shining into the spectacular chapel the calm and kindness of members of the Scargill community the friendliness and support of other clergy spouses

What began as an unlikely challenge became an enriching adventure most of all it was a place and space to draw breath It seemed in a moment that it was over and we all headed back to our homes and parish life

Kristina Milner

Clergy Spouse Retreat - An Unexpected Opportunity

Girtons Plant Fair- Sunday 1st May

1000 am to 200 pm (in aid of St Cecilias amp Girton village hall) at Mallards Corner amp The Village Hall Quality plants refreshments raffle

In The Deanery St Andrewrsquos Caunton

Coffee morningsafternoons Teacoffee and home made cakes - to eat or to take home

Open to everyone on the following dates Saturday 21st May - 1000am - 12 noon

Saturday 11th June - 200pm - 430pm - special afternoon tea to cele-

brate the queens official birthday Please contact Irene on 639123 for more info or to make a reservation

Saturday 23rd July - 1000am - 12 noon

Saturday 13th August - 200pm- 400pm

Saturday 10th September - 1000am - 12 noon

Dean Hole School and St Andrews Church Summer Fair

Saturday 9th July at 1100 am

Come along and have a fun time with tombola raffle childrens games refreshments and lots more

Followed by the annual duck race on the Beck For more information please contact Ann Clarke on 636219

There will be a Bread and Cheese Lunch in Parrrsquos Cottage Main Street Norwell between 12 noon and 130pm on Tuesday 17 May Please feel free to drop in briefly ndash no frills and no formality but an opportunity to raise something for Christian Aid If lots of people come we just share

bread and cheese lunch

A JOURNEY THROUGH COLOUR IN NORWELL Your Deanery

Newsletter This is your newsletter A way of communicating with each other To make it successful we need to

receive your offerings The deadline for the next issue is 15th

July (Aug-Oct issue) Please send in your entries to

nsdeaneryofficegmailcom or by post to

Mrs Louise Riley The Rectory 3 Marsh Lane Farndon Newark

Notts NG24 3SS

On the afternoon of Sunday 26 June as part of the National

Gardens Scheme you can visit several very different gardens in

Norwell ndash teas will be served in the Village Hall You are also

invited to take a journey through colour in St Laurence church

There will be displays representing the emotional spiritual and

liturgical significance of colour You will be taken through

darkness to light and will be reminded of Godrsquos promise in a

rainbow Please do drop in even if only briefly

The Newark amp Southwell

Deanery Confirmation Service

will be held this year on

Wednesday 19th October 2016

at 630 pm

in the Parish Church of St Maryrsquos Staunton

in the lovely surroundings of Staunton Hall

Let this be a wonderful celebration of those who wish to take

another step in their Christian Faith

Please let Louise Riley at the Deanery Office

(nsdeaneryofficegmailcom)

and Jackie Davies at the Bishoprsquos Office (jackiesouthwellanglicanorg)

know if you have any candidates

Queenrsquos 90th Birthday Celebrations St Gilesrsquo Church Balderton will be holding a

family barbeque on Saturday 11th June at 500 pm in the Church Hall Food will be served at 530 pm Tickets cost pound750 or pound20 for a family ticket Please bring your own drink There will be games and a quiz All proceeds will go

towards the church hall floor repair fund

On Sunday 12th June at 930 am they will be holding a

ldquoWear Your Hat or Tie to Church Servicerdquo

Tickets for both events from Alison Wilson on 01636 673298

Commemoration Service

Sunday 8th May at 6pm

An opportunity to remember those no longer with us

Joint Coffee Morning with the Methodists

21st Maymdash between 10am and 12 noon

Summer Fair

Saturday 2nd July - more details to follow

For more information on anything thatrsquos happening at St Giles Balderton go to wwwstgilesbaldertonorg

The Parish Church of St Giles Balderton

At the invitation of the Area Dean David Milner a group of Readers met to discuss their ministry Those that met the challenge of finding the Church and a place to park enjoyed coffee and a plentiful supply of delicious home-made cake This year is the 150th anniversary of Reader Ministry an event which prompted the Reader Magazine to give over a whole magazine to the role of Readers and its current status The articles from across the Country illustrated that Reader Ministry comes in many different forms The review of past debates about the Reader role and issues appertaining to it showed that many of the experiences and issues relevant to readers have been around for many decades The discussion at the meeting focused on some of these The meeting discussed both the positive elements of Reader Ministry in this Diocese and areas where it was thought there could be improvement There were some strong positives Readers are very focused on their ministry as volunteers Readers are very willing volunteers Many Readers enjoy very good relationships ldquoon the groundrdquo in their parishes Whilst there have been issues around the number of parishes in interregnum recently interregnums give Readers an opportunity to develop their ministry to focus on and learn about new areas of ministry Readers there were very willing to develop their roles further including maintaining worship in local communities for older people unable to travel out of their own area working with young people working beyond their parish boundaries and wishing to extend the opportunities for doing communion by extension

The ldquocould do betterrdquo aspects of the role fell largely under three headings communication integration and support Communication was felt to be poor across the board such that for some there was a lack of trust with regard to some areas of the Diocesan offices It was felt that there was poor integration between the various ministry roles stipendiary priests retired priests and readers and poor integration of Readers into ministry after the end of an interregnum Some readers having played a significant role within parishes during an interregnum then experienced being marginalised and excluded when a new priest started Some Readers felt unsupported the lack of access to pastoral care accessible spiritual direction and chaplaincy were cited Not just in this Diocese but countrywide there are some big questions about Reader ministry What is the future role of Reader Ministry in the broader context With the reducing number of clergy and the growing development of lay people through either short training courses or practical experience into some roles which have traditionally been those of Readers where does Reader ministry fit The meeting left these broader questions open for further discussion The meeting closed with an expression of appreciation that this meeting had been arranged and ended with thanks and best wishes to David Milner as he concludes his term of office as Area Dean

Anne Godfrey Reader - Edingley amp Halam

READERS MEET AT ST PETERrsquoS CHURCH FARNDON

Have you checked out the

Church of England

Portal System yet

httpscofeportalorg

A new faster and more accurate way

to access the church database

parish buying parish returns a

church near you and more

For more information contact Frazer

McNish at the Diocesan office

The following churches are in vacancy in our deanery at the moment If you would like to support them by attending any of their services please contact the deanery office for more information on service times

Sutton on Trent Carlton on Trent Norwell Ossington Cromwell Caunton Edingley Halam Farnsfield Kirklington Maplebeck Eakring Bilsthorpe Winkburn Balderton and Barnby in the Willows Collingham Harby Holme Langford NorthSouth Clifton South Scarle Besthorpe Girton Thorney Winthorpe Newark St Leonards Coddington Please hold them in your prayers

Area Dean Revd Mark Adams (wef 1916) Lay Chair Mr Michael Wilson Treasurer Vacant Deanery Administrator Mrs Louise Riley Deanery Office (MonTuesThurs 930-3) 3 Marsh Lane Farndon Newark Notts NG24 3SS Tel 01636 650063 Email nsdeaneryofficegmailcom

Newark amp Southwell Deanery Leadership Team

Useful Contact Information

wwwsouthwellanglicanorg wwwyourchurchweddingorg

The Right Reverend Paul Williams Bishop of Southwell amp Nottingham

bishopsouthwellanglicanorg

Revd Lucy Cleland Chaplain to the Bishop

chaplainsouthwellanglicanorg

Mr Nigel Spraggins Chief Executive

Cesouthwellanglicanorg

Archdeacon David Picken DavidPicken

southwellanglicanorg

Mrs Jo Padmore Executive Personal Assistant

Jo Padmore (archdeaconspasouthwellanglicanorg)

For Stats for Mission

Returns and On-Line Data entries Mr Fraser McNish

01636 817244 frasersouthwellanglicanorg

Canon Tony Tucker will carry on all printing

and communication services as Jubilate

Communications Please give him a call to

discuss any requirements you have

Tel 07968814189

Email officejubilateciccouk

To advertise your events or services

please email nsdeaneryoffice

gmailcom

Deanery Prayer

Most merciful God

our creator and redeemer

in baptism you called us

to be members

one of another as witnesses

to your saving power

Grant that united in your love

and confident in your promise

to be with us always

we may be led by your Holy Spirit

to be your living body in this deanery

through Jesus Christ our Lord Amen

Newark amp Southwell Deanery website pages can be found at

httpsouthwellanglicanorgabout-us-2deaneriesnewark

-and-southwell-deanery-newsletter

On the diocesan website

2016 Dates for your Diaries

Deanery Synod Meetings

11th May 2016 St Nicholasrsquo Tuxford

5th October 2016

Holy Trinity Besthorpe

Deanery Confirmation Service 19th October 2016 St Maryrsquos Staunton

Deanery Visitation Services Monday 16th May 2016

St Maryrsquos Newark

Bishop Paulrsquos Prayer Week Wednesday 22nd June

730 pm Newark amp Southwell amp Gedling

Deaneries join together in St Swithunrsquos Woodborough

Picnic in the Park

Sunday 26th June 200 Meet for picnic at Riverside

Park Newark 300 pm Church In the Castle

DEANERY TREASURER NEEDED

If you are interested in finding out more about

supporting your deanery in the role of

Deanery Treasurer please contact the Deanery Office

on 01636 650063

Revd David Milner steps down as Area Dean A few weeks ago I wrote the following words lsquoAs you will be aware David Milner has served the diocese as your Area Dean for almost four years We are very grateful for that and for the work David did prior to his role as Area Dean David has been particularly notable for his pastoral style and his commitment to seeing parishes in vacancy helped with cover and developing on vacancy Thanks are also due to Louise Riley in particular for her administrative giftsrsquo That feels like a good place to begin this short appreciation As David signs off in this newsletter it is right to give thanks for all that he has brought to the deanery I have seen how committed David is to the pastoral care of the clergy and people of the deanery David has an innate desire to see that the traditional qualities of the Anglican ministry to whole communities is upheld and I am grateful to him for that commitment David also has developed a particular passion for the rural ministry of the Church of England He rightly sees this as so essentially part of who we are as a nation and I am thankful for his commitment to this vision For many years David developed links with the Farmers Market in Newark and has played an important part in helping us respond to the lsquoReleased for Missionrsquo report which both encourages and challenges the rural church in responding to the demands of modern ministry as we approach 2020 You will all know that David has also been ill for periods of time in recent years I have been deeply impressed by his mature response to this illness and the way in which he has where possible sought to minister from the vulnerability that illness brings I trust there will be many more years of ministry in a variety of forms for David However as he begins a period of study leave I trust that he and Kristina also find more time together for themselves family and friends I also hope you are able (or were depending on when you see this) to join David and myself at our formal opportunity to mark his ministry at Hawton on April 27th in the evening

Archdeacon David Picken

Diocese Resources Library

Books DVDs and materials to support childrenrsquos youth and schoolsrsquo work music worship prayer and theology are available to be borrowed for free from Jubilee House Southwell (NG25 0JH) The Resources Library is on the ground floor of Jubilee House and is open from 9am-5pm Monday to Friday Please sign in at Reception and you will be directed There are full instructions as to how to find the resources and book them out available in the Library Items can be borrowed for 6 weeks free of charge Sue Barrett our Resources Library volunteer is usually in on Wednesday mornings 10-12 and can be called on 01636 817224 at that time if you need to enquire about a particular item Otherwise please come and browse ndash there is a huge range of materials available stocked

IMPORTANT NOTICE We are delighted to announce that The Revd Canon Mark Adams at present Vicar of St Johnrsquos Mansfield with St Maryrsquos in the Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham is to be Vicar of the Beck and Trent Group and Area Dean of the Newark amp Southwell Deanery (as from 1 September 2016) in the same Diocese Licensing date 19 July 2016 at 730pm at Sutton on Trent

ONLINE STATISTICS FOR MISSION A huge thank you to you all - Newark amp Southwell Deanery managed to complete just over 91 of our statistics for mission online this year Well done everyone


FINANCE RETURNS



















































deaneries



























Revd David Milner























Christian Aid Week

15-21 May 2016






JOIN US








730pm




visitations






Sunday 15th May




Tickets pound500


Tickets pound1000






















Kristina Milner
























Notts NG24 3SS













at 630 pm




















Summer Fair









Church of England

Portal System yet

httpscofeportalorg






























Tel 07968814189




gmailcom

Deanery Prayer

Most merciful God



to be members














FINANCE RETURNS



















































deaneries



























Revd David Milner























Christian Aid Week

15-21 May 2016






JOIN US








730pm




visitations






Sunday 15th May




Tickets pound500


Tickets pound1000






















Kristina Milner
























Notts NG24 3SS













at 630 pm




















Summer Fair









Church of England

Portal System yet

httpscofeportalorg






























Tel 07968814189




gmailcom

Deanery Prayer

Most merciful God



to be members

























































deaneries



























Revd David Milner























Christian Aid Week

15-21 May 2016






JOIN US








730pm




visitations






Sunday 15th May




Tickets pound500


Tickets pound1000






















Kristina Milner
























Notts NG24 3SS













at 630 pm




















Summer Fair









Church of England

Portal System yet

httpscofeportalorg






























Tel 07968814189




gmailcom

Deanery Prayer

Most merciful God



to be members































Christian Aid Week

15-21 May 2016






JOIN US








730pm




visitations






Sunday 15th May




Tickets pound500


Tickets pound1000






















Kristina Milner
























Notts NG24 3SS













at 630 pm




















Summer Fair









Church of England

Portal System yet

httpscofeportalorg






























Tel 07968814189




gmailcom

Deanery Prayer

Most merciful God



to be members


















730pm




visitations






Sunday 15th May




Tickets pound500


Tickets pound1000






















Kristina Milner
























Notts NG24 3SS













at 630 pm




















Summer Fair









Church of England

Portal System yet

httpscofeportalorg






























Tel 07968814189




gmailcom

Deanery Prayer

Most merciful God



to be members






























Kristina Milner
























Notts NG24 3SS













at 630 pm




















Summer Fair









Church of England

Portal System yet

httpscofeportalorg






























Tel 07968814189




gmailcom

Deanery Prayer

Most merciful God



to be members



































Notts NG24 3SS













at 630 pm




















Summer Fair









Church of England

Portal System yet

httpscofeportalorg






























Tel 07968814189




gmailcom

Deanery Prayer

Most merciful God



to be members

















at 630 pm




















Summer Fair









Church of England

Portal System yet

httpscofeportalorg






























Tel 07968814189




gmailcom

Deanery Prayer

Most merciful God



to be members
























Summer Fair









Church of England

Portal System yet

httpscofeportalorg






























Tel 07968814189




gmailcom

Deanery Prayer

Most merciful God



to be members














Church of England

Portal System yet

httpscofeportalorg






























Tel 07968814189




gmailcom

Deanery Prayer

Most merciful God



to be members













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