Bulletin
June
1. From Revd Canon Audrey Elkington, DDO and Bishop’s Chaplain
Petertide ordinations
Please pray for those due to be ordained this Petertide.
At the Cathedral 10am Sunday 4th July 2010
Preacher & Retreat Leader: Rt Revd Jack Nicholls
Priest: Tim Sanderson (Holy Trinity, Jesmond and St Barnabas and St Jude, Newcastle)
Deacons: Catherine Askew (Amble)
June Barras (Warkworth with Acklington, OLM)
Benjamin Carter (St Mary Monkseaton)
Tony Curtis (Morpeth)
Michelle Dalliston (St Nicholas Gosforth)
Daniel McCarthy (St Bartholomew Longbenton)
Phil Medley (Walker)
Rosie Stacy (Upper Coquetdale, OLM)
John Swinhoe (Horton)
At Holy Trinity, Cambo 6pm Sunday 4th July
Preacher: Revd Canon Kevin Hunt
Priest: Frances Dower (Kirkwhelpington w Kirkharle & Kirkheaton and Cambo, OLM)
General Synod Elections
A campaign has been launched to encourage "people with a very big heart" to stand for election to the General Synod of the Church of England. Containing 378 lay and clergy members, and passing Measures that have the same effect as those of Parliament, the General Synod continues to play an essential role in the life of the country as well as the Church. It will be dissolved at the end of the July 2010 group of sessions in York, and a new Synod elected for a five-year term in September/October, and inaugurated in November.
Under the slogan 'Be Part of the Big Picture', new resources include a five-minute DVD filmed at General Synod in February 2010, featuring contributions from the Archbishops of Canterbury and York, Business Committee chair Preb Kay Garlick, outgoing members of the Houses of Laity and Clergy, and national journalists. Copies are being sent to dioceses to be available for viewings in all 718 Church of England deaneries.
A new website full of vital information for those considering standing has been uploaded at www.generalsynodelections2010.org It includes an online videocast of the DVD and a free downloadable poster and leaflet, so that parishes can join in the campaign to encourage full representation from across the Church.
Sea Sunday 11th July 2010 – International Year of the Seafarer
The United Nations International Maritime Organisation has designated this year as
‘The International Year of the Seafarer’.
Sea Sunday is our opportunity to tell congregations about the vital role that seafarers play in bringing us so many of our daily needs. It is also an opportunity to inform people of the care which the Church offers to seafarers, to pray for those who work on the sea, and to offer our own support if appropriate.
Loneliness, danger, separation from loved ones. These are just some of the problems seafarers face. The Mission to Seafarers, a charity and part of the Anglican Church, is there worldwide offering them help and support.
A pack of Sea Sunday resources will shortly be (if not, already) available from a new website: www.seasunday.org – which will include sermon notes, prayers and children’s material.
2. From Revd Jean Skinner, Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser
Child Protection Training
The next date for Child Protection Training will be on Saturday 27th June at The Church of St. Thomas the Martyr, Haymarket. From 10.00am to 12.30pm.
Anyone who has not attended or needs a refresher is welcome to attend.
Please bring this to the attention of members of your churches.
Registering your interest or enquiries to Revd Jean Skinner, Safeguarding Children Adviser.
Tel: 0191 236 3474 or email revjeanskinner@yahoo.com
3. From The Evangelism Task Group
Back to Church Sunday (BTCS) – register on line at www.backtochurch.co.uk no later than 15th June, where we aim to reach the people who are not there through the people who are.
To make the most of this opportunity for mission the Evangelism Task Group has organised an event which will focus on Invitation and Welcome. The morning will be led by Revd Alison Gilchrist, author of best selling Grove Booklet ‘Creating a Culture of Welcome’ and will take place at Kingston Park on Saturday 10th July, 10am to 1pm (coffee from 9.30am).
Diocesan contact Revd Dorothy Robinson
E-mail dottirobinson@hotmail.com or Tel: 0191 257 0980.
4. From Revd Kathy Jones, Anglican Chaplain, Newcastle Hospitals
At a recent chapter meeting (East Deanery) I was asked to contact you with our direct lines as chaplains, so that parishes know who to contact to inform us of church members that have been admitted into hospital.
Direct line with answer machines:
Freeman Hospital: Revd Nigel Goodfellow 0191 244 8180
Revd Kathy Jones 0191 244 8151
RVI: Revd Marjorie Shipton 0191 282 9275
Revd Colin Smith 0191 282 9275
Chaplaincy office 0191 282 4657
General Hospital:
Revd David Shaw 0191 256 3702
5. From the Youth Team
The next film youth eucharist called ‘Love + Film’ will be at Hexham Abbey on Saturday 17th July 7pm for 7.30pm. There will be food afterwards. The event will be youth focussed but older people are most welcome too!
If a church group can't make Staying Alive there is brand new festival called Northern Saints which will take place over the August Bank Holiday weekend 27th - 30th August. Being organised by the Boys- Brigade, Girls Brigade (England & Wales) and North East Region of Youth Officers in the Church of England it is designed for young people aged 11 plus. The event will happen at the Hollybush Centre near Thirsk in Yorkshire where there is plenty of space for camping. The site has its own showers, toilets and two great indoor venues the largest having a 600 seating capacity with state of the art sound, lighting and visual equipment.
Loads of activities are being planned and these will be delivered by experienced trained people from across the north of England. The site will be divided into villages and groups and individuals will be assigned to a village on arrival and introduced to their hosts who will be there to ensure youngsters get the most out of the festival programme, as well as offering all kinds of other support and encouragement.
During each day a full programme will take place which will include worship in different styles, workshops including circus skills, activities, games, competitions and loads of time to chill out around the site. Catering facilities will be available or you may choose to cater for yourselves.
The cost of the festival is just £50 per person and the programme will begin around tea time on Friday and finish after lunch on Monday. To see the latest details of what's happening during the weekend go to www.northernsaints.org.uk booking forms are also available for download. Questions can be answered by emailing northernsaints@btinternet.com
Roughshod Workshop for young people on Saturday 26th June 10.30am – 12.30pm
at Holy Trinity, Jesmond
A group of young actors and actresses from the Riding lights Company will be offering a drama workshop on the challenges and joys of teenage life. Advice will be offered on performance skills, voice, improvisation, characterisation and stagecraft. There is no charge for the session and it will be followed by refreshments. Please contact Dave Elkington or the Youth Team for any further details.
Staying Alive 2010 New for this year 4 days of awesome fun 18- 22nd August.
The programme includes worship, learning and workshops of many kinds. The cost £50
(with reductions for families with 3 or more siblings). If you would like to register a young person either download the application form from the web site (go to ‘youth’- then ‘events’)
or contact Karen Hunter on k.hunter@newcastle.anglican.org or 0191 270 4100.
6. From Revd Canon John Sinclair, Chair of the Clergy Conference 2011 Planning Group
You will recall Bishop Martin informing you of his plans to call a Clergy Conference next year on Tuesday 14th-Thursday 16th June at Edinburgh University. The theme of the Conference will be “Called to be Confident”, and will reflect our having celebrated the festival of Pentecost on the previous Sunday. I am delighted to say that a most interesting group of speakers have agreed to help us explore this theme, they include: the Archbishop of York, Gerard Hughes SJ,
Stephen Cotterell (who will then be Bishop of Chelmsford) and Sheila Watson (Archdeacon of Canterbury). You will be receiving further information regarding booking etc in the autumn.
7. From Revd Tim Ferguson
Calling all clergy and anyone else who is musical who will be at the clergy conference in June 2011.
Can you please let me know if you are interested in playing or singing for the worship?
Let me know what instrument you play, what voice (soprano, alto, tenor or base) and whether or not you can read music.
Please get in touch. My email address is timferguson36@yahoo.com
Many thanks.
Walk for Peace
After the success of last year's peace walk, we are having another go. It's on Saturday July 10th beginning at 9:30am at the Hindu Temple on West Road going via the Venerable Bede, and the Mosque on Elswick Road to the Gurudwara where we will have lunch about 12pm.
8. From Revd Gavin Wort, Chair of the Diocese of Newcastle’s Committee for Inter
Faith and Ethnic Relations
CIFER Conference: ‘Faith and Human Rights: Speaking with One Voice or Many?’ – Tuesday 9th November 2010
The Diocese’s Committee for Inter Faith and Ethnic Relations (CIFER) is organising a day conference, entitled ‘Faith and Human Rights: Speaking with One Voice or Many?’, which is being held between 9am and 3.30pm on Tuesday 9th November 2010 at Northumbria University.
The key speakers are the Very Revd Nicholas Coulton (formerly Sub-Dean of Christ Church, Oxford), Professor Rhona Smith (Human Rights professor at Northumbria University) and Professor Ram Prasard (a Hindu Philosophy professor at Lancaster University). The conference will include workshops on a range of Human Rights topics, including asylum issues, freedom of worship, and the question who has Human Rights and who doesn’t.
The cost is £10 per person (£5 concessions). To book, contact Josie Pinnegar – e-mail: j.pinnegar@newcastle.anglican.org or tel.: 0191 270 4142.
9. From Vanessa Ward, Diocesan Bulletin Editor
I have been asked to include the following in this edition of the Bulletin.
(a) From Ecclesiastical Insurance
Ecclesiastical Insurance Ministry Bursary Awards
For the 23rd year since the establishment of its Ministry Bursary Awards, Ecclesiastical is proud to announce that the applications for the 2011 awards are now being accepted on our website at www.ecclesiastical.com
We are pleased to be able to continue to offer our support to the members of the clergy and have, this year, decided to extend our awards scheme to also include applications from Bishops, Deans and Archdeacons to give more members of the clergy the opportunity to apply.
Due to the nature of their work and the demands of busy ministries, most members of the clergy rarely manage to make sufficient time to carry out imaginative projects to improve their ministries or to simply take time to refresh themselves through a spiritual journey. The Ministry Bursary Awards are here to help them achieve just that.
Applications for Ecclesiastical’s Ministry Bursary Awards will be accepted between 1st April and 30th September 2010, the judging will take place in November 2010 and awards will be issued in December 2010 and January 2011.
To find out more about the awards and how to enter, follow this link: www.ecclesiastical.com/ourproducts/insurance/churchinsurance/mba/index.aspx
Please feel free to pass on this information to anyone interested in applying for the awards in your Diocese.
(b) From Jan Bryce
Godly Play Taster Mornings
On Saturday, 22nd May 9.30am -12.30am at The Church of the Good Shepherd,
Battle Hill and Saturday 12th June 9.30am -12.30am at St Paul’s Church Hall, Dudley
What will happen?
You will experience 2/3 Godly Play stories.
There will be time to participate in the “I wonder” session after each story.
We will discuss how you can start Godly Play in your school or Church.
Contact: Jan Bryce Tel: 07885 227 730 or godlyplay.north@googlemail.com
Find out more on the UK Godly Play website www.godlyplay.org.uk
(c) From Revd Matthew Tetley, Chaplain at HMP Acklington
Edinburgh Marathon
I am running the Edinburgh Marathon for Lymphoma and Leukemia research on Sunday 23rd May. I would be grateful for any sponsorship for this good cause, if you are able to give any amount small or large please visit: www.justgiving.com/matthewtetley
Many thanks
(d) From Carole Jacobs, St Oswald’s Hospice
Make a Will Month
During the month of June, you can make or update a Will at one of our participating Solicitors and receive a special rate of £80 for a simple single Will or £100 for a pair.
Plus, ALL of the money you pay will be donated to St Oswald’s Hospice.
Making a Will is one of the most important acts you can do for those you love and care for.
Have you made yours yet?
For a list of participating firms and more information, please call: 0191 246 9123.
E-mail carolejacobs@stoswaldsuk.org or visit www.stoswaldsuk.org
(e) From Nigel Wood
Professional Gardener Available
RHS Qualified Horticulturist. Over 26 years experience. Fully insured service.
Regular garden maintenance undertaken. Shrub, hedge and lawn management.
Soft landscaping, seasonal displays. Borders and wildlife friendly gardens.
Spring and autumn tidy ups. Vegetable plots, fruit gardens and herb gardens created.
Telephone Nigel Wood 0191 273 2945. Mobile 07541 344 972.
E-mail: npworchids@tiscali.co.uk
(f) From the Society of Mary and Martha
Resources @ Sheldon
Reading Weeks Ideal space for retreat, study or relaxing.
£50/night full board for any part periods.
£40/night for 7 nights or more 20% ministry discount.
28th May - 4th June (7 nights - £280)
18th - 23rd July (5 nights - £240)
21st August - 2nd September (12 nights - £520)
Rambling with God
Retreat exploring the silences and spaces of life through rambles on Dartmoor and liturgical gathering of inner & outer experiences of the day.
Led by Roy and Dorothy Nicholson. 12th – 16th July £290. 20% ministry discount.
Linhay Lodges and Pig Pens are ideal for people who want good quality space to do their own thing, or people who need an emergency bolt-hole with one-to-one support. Self-catering or with a stocked larder. Suit singles or couples.
Clergy Family Holiday weeks in August. Relaxed and friendly environment, all food lovingly prepared for you, evening activities laid on, lots of local places and attractions to explore within 10 miles. Indoor accommodation or bring a tent or caravan. 1st – 7th and 8th – 14th August.
Newly redesigned www.clergyforum.org.uk
An excellent resource for mutual support, advice and resources. Free, secure and confidential space. Register now, or take another look if you’re a lapsed member.
Become a fan at www.facebook.com/maryandmartha
Further details and uncensored anonymous feedback at www.sheldon.uk.com
Society of Mary and Martha, Sheldon, Dunsford, Exeter, EX6 7LE.
Tel: 01647 252 752. E-mail: smm@sheldon.uk.com
(g) From Jennie Jones
Beyond the Barricades is approaching its 20th anniversary and rehearsals are in full swing for a big celebration of two decades of exploring new ways of sharing the Gospel through the media of dance, sign and drama. A Tyneside ecumenical group of Christians drawn from many different churches, Beyond the Barricades began with coordinators, Revds Anne and Derek Marr who then handed the baton on to the current coordinators Kevin and Oonagh Atkinson. The group, which numbers around 30 and whose age-range is from 10 to 80+, have worked in many locations, large and small. They have helped to lead worship in many churches and at numerous diocesan events. They presented street theatre and supported the worship at the Mothers’ Union celebration at the Great Northern Showground in Harrogate in 2000 and had a major input at the Arena for the Roman Catholic Millennium Confirmation. Some of the younger members have been involved in diocesan youth exchanges with young people in Europe, exploring the gospel together. The group’s last major diocesan event was working in the streets at the Mothers’ Union York Provincial Pilgrimage to Lindisfarne last year. No event is too large or too small, Beyond the Barricades is there to be a servant to the Church whenever and wherever it is invited.
Tickets for the celebration at Brunswick Methodist Church at 6pm on Saturday 26 June are available from Jennie Jones (0191 267 7829) and Kevin and Oonagh Atkinson
(0191 483 2679). Tickets are £3 (children up to 11 years and accompanied by an adult are free).
(h) From Hannah Rzysko, Events Coordinator for The Children's Society
Bupa Great North Run 2010
Run for The Children's Society on 19 September to help raise vital funds to help make childhood better for all children in the UK!
We have guaranteed places in the world's biggest half marathon! Registration is just £35 and there is a minimum sponsorship target of £350 and as part of our team you'll receive training plans, fundraising advice, free resources, a cheering pack and a free massage at the finish line!
To find out more call The Children's Society on 0207 841 4507 quoting GNR10/churchhouse or visit www.childrenssociety.org.uk
The Children's Society, Edward Rudolf House, Margery Street, London, WC1X 0JL.
Tel: 020 7841 4517. Fax: 020 7841 4500.