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Clergy Mailing - February 2016
Contents
1. Nifty Notes.
2. Cover note from Bishop Tony
3. Ad Clerum - Healing & Deliverance Ministry
4. Bishop’s Lent Appeal 2016
5. Faculty Fees
news & information from the Diocese www.southwell.anglican.org
N i f t y n o t e sFEBRUARY 2016
Compiled by Nicola Mellors email: [email protected]
Launch of the Bishop’s
Welcome Fund for Refugees
The Bishop’s Lent and
Confirmation Appeal for
2016 will see a fund
established to support the work of
churches and projects welcoming
and supporting refugees and
asylum seekers in the city and
county.
The need is great and likely to
become greater as people
continue to flee violence and
persecution.
Mary, Joseph and Jesus had to
flee Herod’s murderous death
squads. They fled into Egypt with
no notice and no support. They
were refugees and were
dependent on the welcome and
generosity of the people of
another nation. How did they
manage with a different language
and culture, no home and
certainly initially no means of
income?
People of all ages and nations are
similarly fleeing to our country to
avoid war, conflict and
oppression. For a number of
years, churches, charities and
projects in our diocese have been
offering hospitality and
supporting such people.
The complex legal processes can
leave many asylum-seekers
destitute in our neighbourhoods.
Offering legal support, safe
housing, signposting, language
skills, and food parcels are just a
sample of the ways we can
respond.
Continued on page 2
In this month’s issue:
2 News in brief
4 Events & information
5 Prayer Diary
`9 Training Courses
11 What’s On
12 Comings & Goings
News in brief. . . News in brief. . . News in brief. . . News in brief. . .
2 February 16
The Bishop of Sherwood, the Rt Revd Tony Porter, joined
Comedian Jim Davidson OBE, and fellow members of UK
charity Care after Combat at Nottingham Prison to discuss a
project aimed at reducing re-offending amongst military veterans.
Care after Combat was founded in November 2014 by Jim Davison
OBE, (Chairman) Simon Weston OBE and ‘Goose’ Cryer MC, and
provides professional assistance for the well-being of the forces
veteran and their family.
Bishop Tony said he is very happy to be involved with and support the
work of CAC : “It gives soldiers who are in prison a genuine
opportunity for a second chance, which they deserve. Personally I’ve
never been on the front line or been involved in the theatre of war or
witnessed my colleagues being blown up, so I cannot begin to
comprehend the mental stress being experienced by these soldiers. As
a nation we should do everything we can to give these soldiers a
second chance.”
He visited HMP Nottingham with Jim, ‘Goose’ and consultant
psychotherapist, Jane Jones from CAC to talk to the Governor, Dave
Bamford and Head of Reducing Reoffending, Claire Hussey about
Project Phoenix, which aims to reduce re-offending in the veteran
prison population.
Continued on page 12
Bishop joins comedian Jim
Davidson to help military
veterans at HMP Nottingham
Continued from page 1
“Compassionate action should
be our natural response of joyful
obedience as disciples of
Christ,” said Bishop Paul
Williams. “The Bishop’s
Welcome Fund is a timely
opportunity to respond positively
to the plight of refugees in our
midst.”
In the coming years there will be
more people and greater needs.
Churches and projects will be
able to apply to the Bishop’s
Welcome Fund for grants to
support and extend their ministry
of hospitality to refugees and
asylum seekers.
Welcoming the stranger, offering
hospitality and practical acts of
generosity and kindness will be
needed even more - please
support this initiative with your
prayers and your giving.
Cheques should be made
payable to Southwell &
Nottingham DBF and sent to:
Jubilee House, Westgate,
Southwell, Notts, NG25 0JH
(please mark cheques ‘Lent
Appeal 2016’).
Photo (L-R): Jim, Bishop Tony, Governor Dave Bamford, Jane Jones,
‘Goose’ Cryer and Claire Hussey outside HMP Nottingham.
Niftynotes 3
News in brief. . . News in brief. . . News in brief. . . News in brief. . .
The egg that shares the
Easter story
This year The Real Easter Egg range has had a makeover and
each single boxed egg includes a unique copy of the Easter
story in the shape of a pull out 37 cm high cross illustrated by
Helen Cann.
The Original milk chocolate egg includes images of spring and three
crosses on the box with Mark’s resurrection text under the lid. It also
includes a Fairtrade milk chocolate Yummy Bar.
The Special Edition egg this year comes with an olive wood holding
cross keyring from Bethlehem and an orange milk chocolate bar.
Not enough space for Easter eggs
Every year, 80 million Easter eggs are sold in the UK. But with Easter
day falling on 26th March this year, it means there is not enough shelf
space available in shops or enough time for online retailers to post
them all out leading to shortages. So if you normally buy your Real
Easter Eggs online, from supermarkets or a local shop, then act now.
Tastes good and does good
The Real Easter Egg remains the only Fairtrade chocolate Easter egg
to have an Easter story booklet in the box and to make a charitable
donation from sales.
Since its launch in 2010, the number of Real Easter Eggs sold has
been rising. The volume of sales means that production of Fairtrade
chocolate has had to be moved from Europe to the UK. This is a great
success story which churches and schools have played a part in
making happen. In addition more than £200,000 has been donated to
charitable and educational causes.
Where to buy
Please note that the Dark egg and Special Edition are not being sold in
supermarkets but can be bought from independent stores or ordered
online. This year, you can buy from www.realeasteregg.co.uk , Tesco,
Waitrose, Morrisons or from independent stores, bookshops and
Cathedral shops. See the full shop list or order at
www.realeasteregg.co.uk
Each year treasurers,
administrators, wardens, and
PCCs make buying decisions for
their churches which add up to
over £147 million across the
Church.
To help with all these
procurement decisions, the
Parish Buying team has put
together buying tips from the
experts to help you make the
most of your budgets.
Included in the top ten tips is
advice on energy costs,
photocopier contracts,
contingency plans and ethical
buying.
Parish Buying says its aim is to
save the Church £10 million a
year through better procurement
decisions; avoiding high costs,
misleading contracts, and
unnecessary spending.
For more information about
Parish Buying, and the deals it
offers, call 0800 368 0887 or
email info@parishbuying.
org.uk
Ten tips from
Parish Buying
Events & information. . . Events & information. . . Events & informatio
4 February 16
Generating excitement at
youth event
Generate is a new diocesan event for young people to gather,
pray, and worship together. Generate happens three times
across the year and the next is on Palm Sunday, 20th March
at St Jude’s, Mapperley, 6pm to 8.30pm.
Generate starts at 6pm with a café style gathering - drinks, games and
quizzes. After that we move to a time of youth relevant worship and
teaching, prayer spaces and contemporary music.
Two similar services have been well attended and the event on Palm
Sunday will encourage young people who are starting to explore faith,
or are seeking to deepen their relationship with God.
Generate is headed up by one of our diocesan youth ministry advisers,
Dave Keetley, and developed with youth workers from across the
diocese.
David said: “We want to provide opportunities for as many young
people as possible from across the diocese to gather, relax and make
friends, have a laugh, and together worship and pray.”
For more information email:
Southwell Minster Choir
Association presents:
Come and Sing
STAINER’S
CRUCIFIXION
Workshop and Concert led by
NEIL PAGE
Saturday 27th February
Southwell Minster
£12 (£5 for under 18s)
10.30am Registration
11.00 Workshop with break for
lunch (not provided)
3.30 Performance
For more information
contact:
Simon Hogan
adom@
southwellminster.org.uk
01636 814155
www.southwell.anglican.org Compiled for Nifty Notes
Prayerdiary
In March we pray for. . .
Niftynotes 5
Tue 01 Mar Caythorpe, St Aidan Misson Church; Gunthorpe, St John the Baptist; Gunthorpe
Primary School; Lowdham, St Mary the Virgin; Lowdham Primary School (Carol
Tainton)
Banks & Torres - (Melanesia) The Rt Revd Alfred Worek
Wed 02 Mar Netherfield, St George (Vacant: Area Dean: Phil Williams, Lay Chair: Richard
Turner; Churchwarden: Lillian Barnett, Patricia Bird)
Bari - (Kaduna, Nigeria) The Rt Revd Idris Zubairu
Thu 03 Mar Nottinghamshire Constabulary (David Henson)
Barrackpore - (North India) The Rt Revd Brojen Malakar
Fri 04 Mar Porchester, St James (Phil Williams)
Bath & Wells - (Canterbury, England) The Rt Revd Peter Hancock
Bath & Wells - Taunton - (Canterbury, England) The Rt Revd Ruth Worsley
Sat 05 Mar Woodthorpe, St Mark (Matthew Roberts)
Bathurst - (New South Wales, Australia) The Rt Revd Ian Palmer
Sun 06 Mar Mothering Sunday - we pray for all mothers and carers
PRAY for The Church of England The Most Revd and Rt Hon Justin Welby Archbishop
of Canterbury
Mon 07 Mar NOTTINGHAM NORTH DEANERY (Area Dean: Elisabeth Snowden;
Lay Chairs: Anne Walters & Sue Dunster)
Bauchi - (Jos, Nigeria) The Rt Revd Musa Tula
In March we pray for. . .6 February 16
Tue 08 Mar Aspley, St Margaret; Nottingham Bluecoat School (Jon Hutchinson)
Belize - (West Indies) The Rt Revd Philip Wright
Wed 09 Mar Basford St Leodegarius with St Aidan (Richard Shaw)
Bendigo - (Victoria, Australia) The Rt Revd Andrew Curnow
Thu 10 Mar Director of Education for the Diocese, Claire Meese and her colleagues
Benin - (Bendel, Nigeria) The Rt Revd Peter Imasuen
Fri 11 Mar Bestwood Emmanuel with St Mark (Elisabeth Snowden, Chrissie Little)
Bethlehem - (III, The Episcopal Church) The Rt Revd Dr Paul Marshall
Sat 12 Mar Bestwood Park/Rise Park Ang/Meth LEP (Chris Easton, Pioneer Missioner, Nigel
Rooms)
Bhopal - (North India) The Rt Revd Robert Ali
Sun 13 Mar The Chancellor of the Diocese
PRAY for Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui The Most Revd Dr Paul Kwong Archbishop of
Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui & Bishop of Hong Kong Island
Church of Sweden: Diocese of Karlstad, Bishop Esbjorn Hagberg
Mon 14 Mar Bestwood St Matthew with St Philip, St Matthew-on-the-Hill;
St Philip (Andy Morris)
Bida - ( Abuja, Nigeria) The Rt Revd Jonah Kolo
Tue 15 Mar Bilborough, St John the Baptist; Bilborough, St Martin of Tours with Strelley,
All Saints (Mandy Cartwright, Dan Corcoran, Gill Hall)
Birmingham - (Canterbury, England) The Rt Revd David Urquhart
Birmingham - Aston - (Canterbury, England) The Rt Revd Anne Hollinghurst
Blackburn - (York, England) The Rt Revd Julian Henderson
Blackburn - Burnley - (York, England) The Rt Revd Philip North
Blackburn - Lancaster - (York, England) The Rt Revd Geoffrey Pearson
Wed 16 Mar Broxtowe, St Martha (June Kirkham)
Bo (Sierra Leone) - (West Africa, West Africa) The Rt Revd Emmanuel Tucker
Thu 17 Mar East Midlands Ambulance Service (Kevin Charles, Jon Shaw)
Boga - (Congo) The Rt Revd Mugenyi Bahemuka
Fri 18 Mar Bulwell St John, St John the Divine (David Gray & Bob Stephens)
Bolivia - (South America) The Rt Revd Raphael Samuel
Sat 19 Mar Bulwell St Mary, St Mary the Virgin All Souls, St Mary’s Church of England
Primary Nursery School (Vacant: Area Dean: Vacant; Lay Chairs: Anne Walters &
Sue Dunster; Churchwardens: Elizabeth Dyer, Martin Walton)
Bondo - (Kenya) The Rt Revd Johannes Angela
In March we pray for. . .Niftynotes 7
Sun 20 Mar Retired Clergy (David Edinborough, Chaplain to the Retired Clergy ad Widows’
Officer)
Jerusalem - (Jerusalem & Middle East) The Rt Revd Suheil Dawani
Evangelical Lutheran Church in Latvia: Archbishop Janis Vanags, Bishop Einars Alpe, Bishop Pavils Bruvers
Mon 21 Mar Cinderhill, Christ Church (Phil Thomas)
Bondo - (Kenya) The Rt Revd Johannes Angela
Tue 22 Mar Kimberley, Holy Trinity (Barbara Holbrook)
Bor - (Upper Nile, Sudan) The Rt Revd Ruben Ngong
Wed 23 Mar Nuthall, St Patrick (Barbara Holbrook)
Botswana - (Central Africa) The Rt Revd Metlhayotlhe Belemi
Thu 24 Mar MAUNDY THURSDAY - that we may show the love of Christ in the service of
others
Brandon - (Rupert's Land, Canada) The Rt Revd James Dusan Njegovan
Fri 25 Mar GOOD FRIDAY – that we witness to the power of Christ crucified in our Churches
Brasilia - (Brazil) The Rt Revd Maurício Araujo De Andrade
Sat 26 Mar HOLY SATURDAY - Sherwood, St Martin (Sylvia Griffiths, Jane Walker)
Brechin - (Scotland) The Rt Revd Nigel Peyton
Sun 27 Mar EASTER DAY – Alleluia! CHRIST IS RISEN!
Church of Sweden: Diocese of Lund, Bishop Johan Tyrberg
Mon 28 Mar Stapleford St Helen, Stapleford, St Luke (Peter Huxtable)
Brisbane - (Queensland, Australia) The Most Revd Dr Phillip Aspinall
Anglican Bishop to the Australian Defence Force - (Australia) The Rt Revd Ian Lambert
Brisbane - Northern Region - (Queensland, Australia) The Rt Revd Dr Jonathan Holland
Brisbane - Southern Region - (Queensland, Australia) The Rt Revd Alison Taylor
Brisbane - Western Region - (Queensland, Australia) The Rt Revd Cameron Venables
Tue 29 Mar Trowell, St Helen; Trowell Church School; Awsworth, St Peter; Cossall, St
Catherine; (Andrew Lord, Paul Whitehead, Brenda Brown)
Bristol - (Canterbury, England) The Rt Revd Michael Arthur Hill
Bristol - Swindon - (Canterbury, England) The Rt Revd Lee Rayfield
Wed 30 Mar Wollaton, St Leonard (Tim Pullen)
British Columbia - (British Columbia & the Yukon, Canada) The Rt Revd Logan
McMenamie
Thu 31 Mar NOTTINGHAM SOUTH DEANERY (Area Dean: Karen Rooms; Lay Chair:
Robert Cleave)
Bujumbura - (Burundi) The Rt Revd Eraste Bigirimana
Dr Maher Ayyad, MedicalDirector of the Al Ahli ArabHospital, Gaza, gives a personalaccount of medical care in atime of war:
As a doctor and surgeon I
see a lot; if someone
comes to the hospital they
are in pain and misery. In my 30
years at Arab Ahli Hospital I have
tried to make sure this pain is
healed even if the care process is
prolonged. My role of caring is
driven by my faith in Christ.
“I can do all things through him
who gives me strength”
Philippians 4:13
During times of war my work
gets even more challenging, not
only in terms of the streams of
people who are rushed in but in
the complexities of the cases.
I have witnessed three wars in the
past six years; in 2009, 2012 and
2014. Each has had its pains but
the one in 2014 was one of the
most challenging, and one of the
cases remains with me to this
day: I was about to complete an
operation on a wounded man but
got an urgent call; I walked into
the operation room to see a five-
year-old boy with fifty percent
burns over his body.
‘Doctor, please take care of this
boy, he is my neighbour,’ said a
man standing by the boy. I
thought ‘where are his parents’?
It is not unusual during war to
have non-family members with
patients but for children, and
especially this one, I had the urge
to ask.
‘He was the only survivor of his
family after an FI6 aircraft
bombarded their house, his
parents and his three brothers and
sisters all were killed,’ the man
continued. I stood for a moment
not knowing where to start: to
comfort him emotionally or treat
him physically? I was speechless.
I found out that he had undergone
major abdominal surgery for a
congenital biliary malformation
and was living on supportive
medications.
He cried constantly, refusing to
eat – he wanted his mom and dad
to feed him. It was painful and
unforgettable. I don’t ever
remember crying while trying to
help a patient but in the case of
this boy I could not help it. Not
long ago I saw him at the
hospital. He had returned for
follow-up care – he was of course
much better but his emotional
scars will be deeper.
Southwell Minster, the Bishop’s
Lent Appeal and Southwell Lions
have all supported the hospital in
the past year.
For further details about the
Holy Land link contact:
David Lane, email:
World links news - Holy Landwww.southwell.anglican.org Compiled for Nifty Notes
8 February 16
Medical care in a time of war
Niftynotes 9
Training. . . Training. . . Training. . . Training. . . Training. . . Training. . .
1, 8, 15, 22 Finding
Direction Through
Prayer
7, 14, MarchA very practical course for
anyone who wants to deepen their
prayer and faith journey. Would
you like to deepen your
relationship with God through
prayer? Do you want to grow in
your ability to hear God in your
faith journey? Would you like to
explore new ways of praying?
Would you like to learn to listen
attentively to the faith journey of
others? Then this course is for
you! This 6 session course is a
well-established Diocesan
resource to encourage listening
skills in prayer – to listen to God,
to listen to ourselves and to listen
to others. It is an experiential
course, rather than an academic
one and will draw on a varied and
individual experience in prayer of
the participants, as well as times
of input and guidelines from the
tutors. It is open to anyone who
would like to attend and anyone
wishing to consider the Diocesan
course on Spiritual Direction
scheduled for 2017 should
consider attending this course if
possible.
Led by Sylvia Griffiths, Jean
Sims & Hazel Robinson
10am-12:30pm
St Martin’s Church, Sherwood
6 The Desert Way: a
Preparation for Lent In this traditional Quiet Day, we
will spend time together in
silence and reflection, as we take
time to pray and prepare for the
season of Lent.
Led by John Moses
10am-4pm £20 (BYOL)
Sacrista Prebend, Southwell
To book contact Sacrista Prebend
directly on 01636 816833 or e-
11 Resources Library
Open EveningThe Resources Library will be
open and available for anyone to
browse and borrow books, CDs,
resources and DVDs. The library
has resources to support many
areas of ministry including music
and worship, prayer, Reader
ministry, children and youth,
community and RE in schools.
Light refreshments will be
provided. No need to book – just
come along.
6-8.30pm
Jubilee House, Southwell
24 New to the Diocese
Day
Led by Diocesan Senior Staff
9.30-3.30pm
Jubilee House, Southwell
Contact:
Catriona Gundlach 01636
817232, email: catriona@
southwell.anglican.org
Growing Disciples
Training for Ministry & MissionFebruary 2016
The Mothers’ Union this
year marks 140 years of
faithful Christian outreach
to families of all faiths and none.
Since 1876, when Mary Sumner
first brought together parents in
her own parish to build their
confidence in bringing up their
children, it has grown to an
organisation of over four million
women – and men – in more than
80 countries of the world.
This year more than 500,000
people will benefit from Mothers’
Union support for family life, and
many more will be helped by
members who support families in
prayer and with practical support.
There has never been a more
challenging, or more exciting
time to be part of the Mothers’
Union. It hopes to train more
members to help more families;
to encourage greater outreach
across those countries and
communities where family life is
under greatest threat.
The MU is appealing for help to
continue and expand its work. To
find out more call the Supporter
Care line on 020 7227 0620 or
email: communications@
mothersunion.org
Mothers’ Union marking 140 years of Christian service
What’s Onin February
Items to be included in What’s On for Nifty Notes should be sent to Nicola Mellors at [email protected]
10 February 16
The Art of Mary, art exhibition. In various locations in Southwell Minster.
Friday Lunchtime in the Cathedral. 12.15pm, Southwell Minster.
Messy Minster. 3.30-5.30pm in Trebeck Hall. £2 suggested donation per child to cover crafts,
drinks and food, and remember it’s OK to arrive late!
St Mary the Virgin, Plumtree, at 7.30 pm. Music by Candlelight, sung by Schola Cantorum.
Organist John Keys, directed by Neil Page. Retiring Collection and Refreshments.
Sacrista Quiet Day ‘The Desert Way: a Preparation for Lent’ – the Very Revd Dr John Moses.
10am-4pm, Sacrista Prebend Retreat House.
Four Choirs Evensong (Southwell, Coventry, Derby and Leicester Cathedral) 5.45pm,
Southwell Minster.
Youth Confirmation Social Event for all candidates.9.30am - 13.30pm, Jubilee House. Further
details: Dave Keetley email: [email protected], 07720 511192.
Church Action on Poverty Sunday. Cake stall “Let them eat Bread” after the 9.30am service,
Southwell Minster.
Art Exhibition 'Words of forgiveness and hope' paintings to pray for the healing of our world.
Iain Mckillop. Southwell Minster. Further details: Caroline Jarvis, email: administrator@
southwellminster.org.uk, 01636 817285.
All Saints Church, Babworth. Annual Snowdrop Weekend. Visit the welcoming ‘Church in
the Woodland’ and walk the trail through the abundance of snowdrops. Discover the historical
connection with the Pilgrim Fathers. Refreshments, fresh and home made produce for sale.
Disabled facilities, car park and toilet. Saturday 10am – 4pm: Sunday 12noon – 4pm after
Holy Communion service at 11am.
Informal Craft Drop in Day with Donna Selby. 10am-1pm in the State Chamber of the
Archbishop’s Palace.
Tuesday Eucharists in Lent 7.30pm, Southwell Minster
Churches Together Ladies Choir start rehearsals for the Women’s World Day of Prayer
service, 2pm.
Southwell Minster Branch MU AGM followed by Bible study led by Jenny Derbyshire.
2.15pm, Trebeck Hall.
Justice Group. 7.30pm, Sacrista Prebend.
Friday Lunchtime in the Cathedral Helen Askey-Murray (flute) and Lauretta Bloomer (piano)
12.15pm, Southwell Minster.
Youth Confirmation Rehearsal at Southwell Minister followed by pizza at Jubilee House. 5.30
-7.30pm.
Tuesday Eucharists in Lent 7.30pm, Southwell Minster.
Come and Sing Stainer’s Crucifixion. 10.30am-5pm, Southwell Minster.
SMCA Hungarian Evening with Quiz. 7pm, State Chamber of the Archbishop’s Palace.
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Please note the deadline for the March 2016 issue of Nifty Notes is: 14th FEBRUARY 2015
The next ‘Man Alive’
breakfast meeting takes
place on Saturday 5th
March at Betel Community
Church, in Rawson Street,
Basford NG7 7FR.
The format will be the same as
last time – breakfast at 8.30am
followed by worship, a short talk
and then various workshops. The
gathering will conclude at
10.30am after a time of prayer
and worship.
The breakfast events have been
pioneered by the Bishop of
Sherwood, the Rt Revd Tony
Porter, who wanted to bring
together men from across the
diocese to share food and ideas
relating to men’s ministry.
If you are interested in going, or
simply want more information,
contact Alan Stuart at
Men invited to Bishop’s breakfast meeting
March... March... March... March... March... March... March... March..
Could It Be You? There are many ways to use your skills and talents in your church and
community. What can you do or learn to do? 10am-2pm, St Barnabas, Ranskill. Followed by
worship in celebration of Lay Ministry. Market Stalls of information, presentations. People to
talk to from deanery and diocese about fulfilling your call. From arranging flowers to leading
worship. This event is encouraged and supported by the Archdeacon of Newark who will be
present. Refreshments are served throughout the day.
Youth Confirmation Service, 7pm, Southwell Minster.
Sacrista Quiet Day ‘Mystery of the Great Sabbath’ . 10am-4pm, Sacrista Prebend Retreat
House. There are two alternative opportunities to attend this day as it is offered on 15th and
19th on the theme of: ‘Holy Saturday: When Jesus was Dead, Resting in God’.
Mansfield Choral Society – 7.30pm, St Mark’s Church, Mansfield. Stainer’s Crucifixion,
£12.50 (including refreshments) Booking: 01623 822321, www.mansfieldchoral.org.uk
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‘The Desert Way: a
Preparation for Lent’ led by
John Moses
Saturday 6 February 2016
This Quiet Day on the last
Saturday before the beginning of
Lent will follow a traditional
pattern with addresses, silence
and prayer, exploring what ‘the
desert way’ might mean in our
discipleships.
The Very Revd Dr John Moses,
formerly Dean of St Paul’s, who
lives in Southwell in retirement,
will lead this day. He is the
author of a book for personal use
day by day in Lent entitled The
Desert: An Anthology for Lent.
10am-4pm, coffee is available
from 9.45 am. A donation of
£20 is requested. Please bring a
packed lunch, drinks are
provided.
More details: 01636 816833,
email: sacrista_prebend
@btinternet.com
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Comings and Goings. . . Comings and Goings. . . Comings and GoingsThe Revd Gill Page has been issued with Permission to Officiate with effect from 23 November 2015
within the Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham.
The Revd Susan Bloomfield, currently outreach worker to the Deaf community in the Diocese of
Southwell & Nottingham, to be Missional Chaplain to the Deaf in Southwell & Nottingham and the
Diocese of Derby.
Continued from page 2
Claire said:
“We currently have around 40
men, about 3.8 % of our
population, that have identified
themselves as ex-forces when
they entered custody, however we
suspect there are a lot more.
Working with Care after Combat
we hope that more veterans will
have the confidence to identify
themselves, get the help and
support they need and then reduce
their chances of reoffending on
release from prison.”
Governor, Dave Bamford added:
“We’re glad of the help.”
This is a serious cause close to
Jim’s heart, but naturally he made
a light hearted quip: “When I
went to Winchester prison they
shouted: “Come to pick a cell
Jim?” He is also very impressed
with the hopefulness
demonstrated by veterans, when
they feel ‘they have let the side
down.’
This is a reflected in a comment
by CAC Trustee, Simon Weston:
“You just don’t turn from being a
proud warrior into a criminal
without a reason…we hope to
find the reasons and deal with
them.”
The project became operational in
May 2015 and is available to all
veterans who are serving the final
18 months of their sentence.
Following the initial visit,
veterans are invited to attend a
general forum and, if in
agreement, join the project. Those
who are in their final 12 months
of sentencing may join
immediately whilst those who
have 18 months remaining are
invited to attend the general
forum which is held on a six
weeks basis. A mentor is provided
during the last 6 months in prison
and for a year upon release. The
forum also serves as an
opportunity to explore health
issues together with an education
programme. A Consultant
Psychotherapist is in attendance.
To date a total of nine veterans
have been released, several are
employed and none have re-
offended.
Issues which concern veterans
include homelessness,
unemployment, poor health
(generally as a result of service
experience), war pensions,
accessing/setting up bank
accounts together with the
immediate period of time
following release.
HM Government has recognised
the importance of the work of
CAC, and as a result the number
of prisons has gradually
increased. It is envisaged that the
project is likely to become
available across the prison estate
(Category B,C & D) in 2016.
Nottingham born CAC Trustee,
Gary ‘Goose’ Cryer served with
the military for 22 years
(Parachute Regiment), and is well
known amongst the biker
fraternity nationwide. A church-
goer – in Hull presently - he has
Bible verses emblazoned across
his American ‘Victory Kingpin’
motorbike. “I think it’s important
that the military community are
looked after when they leave their
units; the cohesion they’re used to
sometimes falls apart. I’ve
worked in the security sector and
the armed forces so I understand
both aspects. It’s important for
those who fall through the cracks
to be reached out to…”
For more infation: http:/
/www.careaftercombat.org/
Friday, 26 February until
Saturday, 19 March
Snowdrop
Spectacular
Enjoy a walk through the
snowdrops and other Spring
flowers at Launde Abbey, and
then reward yourself with a
delicious cream team in the cosy
Dining Room.
2 pm-4pm
Price: £6 per person
Bring stout shoes or boots as
some areas of the walk may be
muddy. No need to book unless
you wish to bring a large group.
For more information, contact
Launde Abbey 01572 717254,
email: [email protected] or
visit: www.laundeabbey.org.uk
The students then work with the volunteers in small groups, though one-to-
one tuition is offered to those that need it.
There is a loyalty card scheme to motivate students - after attending ten
sessions they receive the gift of a book or an item of stationery. Those that
can pay 50p per session, which goes towards refreshments, heating and
lighting at St Christopher’s, and the attendance prizes. Students can also
borrow books from a library of books designed for adults learning to
read English.
The college was named after the Sunflower Café that
is run at St Christopher’s; it opens once a fortnight,
on a Tuesday, and serves up tasty food at very
reasonable prices.
Making DonationsCheques should be made
payable to: Southwell &
Nottingham DBF and sent to:
Jubilee House, Westgate,
Southwell, Notts, NG25 0JH
(please mark cheques ‘Lent
Appeal 2016’).
It is one of the most dramaticmigrations of the modern age –
hundreds of thousands ofpeople are fleeing their
homelands to escapeviolence and persecution.Some are heading for the
UK and this year’sappeal will support
churches and projects inSouthwell &
Nottingham working tohelp the new arrivals
Bishop’s Lent Appeal 2016
Bishop’s Welcome Fund for Refugees
Joining together in the Transforming
Mission of God
The Bishop’s Lent and Confirmation Appeal
for 2016 will see a fund established to
support the work of churches and
projects welcoming and supporting refugees
and asylum seekers in the city and county.
The need is great and likely to become
greater as people continue to flee violence
and persecution.
Mary, Joseph and Jesus had to flee Herod’s
murderous death squads. They fled into Egypt
with no notice and no support. They were
refugees and were dependent on the welcome and
generosity of the people of another nation. How did they manage with a
different language, no home and certainly initially no means of income?
People of all ages and nations are similarly fleeing to our country to avoid
war and oppression. For a number of years, churches, charities and projects
in our diocese have been offering hospitality and supporting such people.
The complex legal processes can leave many asylum-seekers destitute in
our neighbourhoods. Offering legal support, safe housing, signposting,
language skills, and food parcels are just some of the ways we can respond.
“Compassionate action should be our natural response of joyful obedience
as disciples of Christ,” said Bishop Paul Williams. “The Bishop’s Welcome
Fund is a timely opportunity to respond positively to the plight of refugees in
our midst.”
In the coming years there will be more
people and greater needs. Churches and
projects will be able to apply to the
Welcome Fund for grants to support their
ministry of hospitality to refugees and
asylum seekers.
Welcoming the stranger, offering hospitality
and practical acts of generosity and
kindness will be needed even more -
please support this initiative with your
prayers and your giving.
One of the projects in the county
already helping refugees and asylum
seekers is Sunflower College, based
at St Christopher’s, in Sneinton,
Nottingham.
Here, upwards of 30 people gather on
Tuesdays to learn English under the
leadership of Liz Harrison, a qualified
teacher, who is supported by a team
of 15 volunteers.
Learning English helps the students in many ways; they find it easier to mix
and make friends; it helps them to integrate and play a wider role in society;
it improves their chances of getting a job, or moving on to formal education.
Not everyone at Sunflower is a refugee or asylum seeker but there are
students from at least 20 different countries working in small groups to
improve their conversational and written English, and at the same time
making new friends and building up their confidence.
“People can just turn up, it’s a drop-in thing,” said Liz, “though most people
drop in and then start coming regularly. I had a definite call to set this up – I
had a belief that it would grow.”
Liz, who worships at St Christopher’s, said Sunflower opened in September
2011 with just a few students for the first two years, but then the numbers
started to grow: “Our numbers have grown but I don’t think it’s only because
of the greater need, it could be that we are now
established and people are telling friends and
neighbours about what we are doing.”
The atmosphere is informal and the teaching is
based around weekly topics, which are
introduced using Powerpoint, mime, objects,
games, or demonstrations; for instance, when
the subject was cooking the students were
introduced to cooking vocabulary through the
icing of cakes.
L i v i n g W o r s h i p . G r o w i n g D i s c i p l e s . S e e k i n g J u s t i c e
Breaking through the language barrier
Amanda Redgate LLB Bishop’s Legal Secretary and
Diocesan Registrar
January 2016 Dear Colleague Faculty Fees With effect from 1 March 2016 the faculty fee payable on submission of a petition will be £249.00. The faculty fee is for private faculties and Reservations of Gravespaces. The fee for a private faculty which can be administered by the Archdeacons will be £197.00. The fees are set out in the Ecclesiastical Judges, Legal Officers and Others (Fees) Order 2015 which come into effect on 1 March 2016. Kind regards Yours sincerely
Amanda Redgate Diocesan Registrar