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e-Bulletin 27 March 2015

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From Bishop Frank: Maundy Thursday Cathedral Service – 11am 2nd April 2015 I warmly invite the Clergy, Readers and the people of the Diocese to the Cathedral for the Maundy Thursday Chrism Eucharist. The Rt Revd John Packer, Honorary Assistant Bishop in this Diocese, will be our preacher. The service provides an opportunity for us all, lay and ordained, to renew our commitment to the service of Christ and his people. Also included will be the Blessing of the Oils, for use in Holy Baptism, Confirmation and the Anointing of the Sick. The Cathedral will provide the oils. Empty stocks and vessels should be brought to the Cathedral before 10.30am on Maundy Thursday, and collected at the end of the service. Further stocks of all oils can be obtained from Bishop’s House after Easter.

Day for Licensed Clergy – 25th June 2015 at the Cathedral I invite all licensed clergy to join me for a day of worship, reflection, consultation, and planning on 25th June 2015. Timings are to be confirmed but it is likely to be 10.00am-4.00pm, and will take place at the Cathedral. We will reflect together on the opportunities and challenges presented by the Reform and Renewal programme currently underway across the Church of England – looking at the future deployment of our resources in the context of ongoing work to promote numerical and spiritual growth, contribute to the common good, and reimagine ministry. There will also be the opportunity to reflect on where we are as a Diocese as we look to the appointment of a new Diocesan Bishop. Please put the date in your diaries: further details will be sent after Easter.

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Downloadable resources (forms, notices etc) for your Annual Parochial Church Meeting are on the diocesan website at www.newcastle.anglican.org/apcm.

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The Immigration Act 2014 – Marriage Provisions Update In addition to the last two last month’s notices, Diocesan Registrar Jane Lowdon writes... For clarification:

Following the introduction of the Immigration Act 2014 it will be necessary for clergy to check the identity of all parties who wish banns to be called in their parish.

In other words even though the couple do not intend to marry in that particular parish their identity must still be checked in accordance with the Regulations. www.newcastle.anglican.org

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Lord Crewe’s Charity Educational Grants 2015-16 The application process for educational grants to clergy in the Diocese for their dependant children is now open. Grants are made at the Trustees’ absolute discretion for children of school age in full-time education (reception class and above) or studying for a first degree or equivalent level skills course, and who are dependants of: a) necessitous clergy (stipendiary or not) licensed, or having permission to officiate, by the Bishop of Durham or the Bishop of Newcastle b) retired clergy, licensed and serving in either of these two dioceses at the time of their retirement c) widows and widowers, still residing in the area, of clergy who were licensed or given permission to officiate as above and previously served in the area. Awards will be based on the: a) family’s gross income from ALL sources (ignoring expenses) up to a specified level (£48,330 in the year 2015-16): anyone over this limit will not qualify for assistance, except in the circumstances described at c below) b) school year (NB NOT age of children) as at 1st October 2015 (divided into four bands): c) all clergy licensed or having permission to officiate in the dioceses of Durham and Newcastle may apply for an award during each year of any dependant’s attendance on a first full-time degree or equivalent skills course. In this category only the trustees, at their absolute discretion and without prejudice, may consider the applicant’s overall financial circumstances irrespective of the strict household income limit at a) above, and may make a reduced award in these circumstances. Grants recognise the additional costs of having children in education, i.e. they do not depend on children being at fee paying schools. Application is by a short form (2 sides A4) which must be completed and returned by June 20 th 2015. Decisions will be made in August and awards will be paid by BACS transfer in two equal instalments, in September 2015 and March 2016. If we do not already have your bank details you will need to complete a short form giving us your bank details and authorising us to use them. There is also a short guidance note for applicants. Those wishing to apply are strongly advised to register with the clergy section of the Lord Crewe’s Charity web site: www.lordcrewescharity.org.uk/clergy. Once your registration is accepted you will be able to download the forms and guidance, and see any updates on this year’s progress. Registered Charity No. 1155101

Faith Groups of Sanctuary Engagement Volunteer required to work with the Faith Groups of Sanctuary Coordinator to develop the programme and provide support, resources and encouragement to those groups involved. This role should take a maximum time commitment of half a day a week (around 4 hours) and can be done from the volunteer’s own home. Ideally the volunteer should feel able to commit to volunteering for a minimum of twelve months.

Download full details www.wers.org.uk

www.newcastle.anglican.org

www.cityofsanctuary.org/newcastle


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Local Ministry Development Network Mailing Download the latest mailing from Local Ministry Development Officer the Revd Rachel Wood. www.newcastle.anglican.org/lmd

Diocesan Advisory Committee Secretary GRADE: Newcastle Band 4 LOCATION: Church House, St John’s Terrace, North Shields NE29 6HS ACCOUNTABLE TO: Diocesan Secretary KEY RELATIONSHIPS: The Archdeacons of Lindisfarne & Northumberland; the Registry; Council for the Care of Churches; Clergy; Churchwardens; Church Architects; Local Authorities; Amenity Societies; Inspired North East and other diocesan staff. BACKGROUND: The DAC Secretary is the first point of contact for incumbents, church wardens and others who care for church buildings when they seek advice about building maintenance issues and permissions (in the form of faculties) for works to church buildings. JOB SUMMARY: The DAC Secretary is responsible for the efficient discharge of the work of the Diocesan Advisory Committee. They will use their understanding of the issues associated with the care, development and use of church buildings to be an effective first point-of-contact on church building matters. CLOSING DATE: 16 April at 5.00pm Download full Job Description (PDF) Download Application Form (Word) For vacancies in the Diocese of Newcastle follow #nclcofejobs

Interfaith Cricket Anyone—lay or ordained—interested in playing in a possible Interfaith Cricket Match in the summer is invited to contact the Revd Tim Ferguson at [email protected], tel 0191 256 7020. “We will try to have teams of a mixture of faiths to play each other in a 20over game,” says Tim. Subject to confirmation the event will be at Percy Main Cricket Club, next door to Church House, on Monday 31st August (Bank Holiday).



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Events www.newcastle.anglican.org/events

www.newcastle.anglican.org/stayingalive

School years 8-13.

Download programme and application form www.newcastle.anglican.org


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Sacred Water: Connecting with God through water A Conversation@theRRC with the Revd Emma Duff Early Christians seemed to know that immersion in natural bodies of water has a mysterious power to connect us with the divine. In this country, the practice of bathing in holy wells mostly came to an end after the Reformation, when many holy wells were capped and their shrines destroyed. In recent years there has been an upsurge of interest in Wild What would it mean to be a truly Inclusive Church? Swimming (in a natural body of water). In addition to other A Conversation@theRRC health benefits, swimming in cold water releases with the Revd Ashley Wilson endorphins, leading to increased feelings of wellCome and join the Revd Ashley Wilson as being. Anecdotally, many swimmers report a he discusses inclusivity in the Church. “spiritual” aspect to their practice. Is this a practice the Church should be reclaiming? Topics to include: Radical Welcome (not just the gay thing!), Sexuality, Gender, When: Tuesday 9th June 2015, 6.00-7.30pm Disability, Mental health, Poverty, Ethnicity, Where: Church House, St John’s Terrace, Practical ideas to make churches more North Shields, NE29 6HS welcoming and inclusive and Liturgy and Inclusion If you have any other thoughts or topics on the subject, feel free Attending Conversations@theRRC is FREE to come along and discuss them too. for Religious Resources Centre members. When: Tuesday 12th May 2015, 6.00-7.00pm Non-members will be charged £5 per session. Places and parking are restricted Where: Cuthbert House, Stonebridge, Durham, DH1 3RY and must be reserved prior to the event. To make a reservation please contact the RRC before the 12th May on 0191 375 0586 or via [email protected].

Developing Resilience Workshop Thursday 30th April 1.00pm—5.30pm Church House, St John’s Terrace, North Shields NE29 6HS Still some places available: contact The Revd Canon Peter Kenney Adviser in Pastoral Care and Counselling and Ministry Development Officer [email protected] 0191 257 9512



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“You may arrive at Taizé behind German and Spanish, Swedish and Greek, French and Russian vehicles. But the spirit of openness, solidarity and encounter overcomes any barriers you might expect.”

North- East Taizé Youth Pilgrimage 2015 25 July—3 August

To find our more go to:

The trip is open to young people from across the Diocese. The cost will be about £250. The “God-Calling?” Network will be subsidising up to fifteen places.

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Search for “North East Taizé Trip” on Facebook

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Contact the Revd Catherine Macpherson on revcatherinemac @gmail.com

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Or join us for a Taizé Taster at St Anthony’s Byker at 4.00pm on Saturday 11 April 2015.

Pilgrimage to Iona Richard and Maggi Deimel, the Diocesan Advisers on New Spiritual Movements, will be leading a pilgrimage to Iona from 3rd to 7th May 2016. The full board cost will be £280, staying in Bishop's House, Iona. Pilgrims would need to arrange their travel, but full advice would be given. The theme of the retreat will be rekindling in us the light of Christ in creation, which flowed from Iona to Northumbria in the brief but blessed time of Celtic Christianity. Richard and Maggi Deimel: [email protected] Download full details and booking form www.newcastle.anglican.org


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Coming up at Shepherds Dene ‘Churches Tell Stories’:

Spring Ramble

Monday 20th – Friday 24th April with John Grundy and Peter Ryder

Wednesday 5th May: - £12.50 A fascinating week exploring churches of the Tyne Valley with TV Meet at Shepherds Dene for breakfast at 9am. Packed lunch and presenter John Grundy and Peter Ryder, archaeologist and lay afternoon tea provided. reader at St. James, Riding Mill. Listen to the stories churches have to tell through recorded history, but especially through their stones and mortar; there are secrets to uncover and codes Angela Ashwin: to learn together! John Grundy is well known for his TV work, such as ‘Grundy Goes’ and is a consummate communicator on art and architecture. Peter is an experienced and respected archaeologist and is a lay reader at St. James’ Church, Riding Mill. Last few places only £350 (saving of £85): includes full board and transport to various churches along the Tyne Valley.

Light Touch, deep wisdom

– learning from the desert fathers and mothers. Only a few places left- Monday 11th – Friday 15th May £425 The colourful characters who went into the deserts of Egypt and Syria from the 4th Century onwards are known for their extreme austerity and intensive prayer and can still encourage and challenge us in our own discipleship today. Angela Ashwin is an ever-popular and widely travelled speaker, author and retreat leader and has written several books on discipleship, along with ‘The Book of 1000 Prayers’ and other titles.

A Kind of Sleepwalking

‘Waking World’

Fri 22nd –Sunday 24th May £195

The Revd Canon Judy Hirst from Durham Cathedral leads this retreat based on her recently published book. Judy will offer A day which will focus on photographing the seasonal plant life in the Shepherds Dene grounds. There will be time to share and opportunities to explore moments of being woken up, sometimes forced by the hard things of life: suffering, grief, discuss phots afterwards and time for a short Eucharist in the chapel. Please bring your own camera if you have one. The Revd death, growing older or through the delightful moments of beauty and love. There will be times of quiet and opportunities George Proud has recently retired as Curate of St. James Riding for contemplative worship. Mill. Thursday 30th April with the Revd George Proud.

Price: £35 to include morning coffee, lunch and afternoon tea.

Artist in Residence: the Potting Shed Every weekend from April to June, artists Jenny Mathers, Cathy Duncan and Kim Lewis will be working in the Potting Shed at Shepherds Dene, developing work under the title ’Stilled Lives’. Come along to see them at work and enjoy the Shepherds Dene gardens.

Spiritual Retreat: a creative response to Godly Play with Mary Cooper and Rachel Bainton. Friday 1st – Sunday 3rd May: Godly Play Retreat £195 On this retreat, there will be time and space to reflect and explore through the media of story, wondering, creative resources and silence. Trained spiritual direction will also be available. Mary and Rachel are both trainers for Godly Play UK.

A Day with the Rt Revd Paul Butler, Bishop of Durham: Exploring the Blessing of God Tuesday June 23rd £25 Spend a day with Bishop Paul in the peaceful surroundings of Shepherds Dene, reflecting on ‘The Blessing of God’.

Exploring Spirituality through Creative Drawing: Fri 26th – Sunday 28th June £195 Experienced art tutor Deidre McCrimmon will offer opportunities to explore spirituality through creative drawing in a variety of mediums and using the landscape, portrait and still life as inspiration, with additional input from Alison Moore.

Shepherds Dene, Diocesan Retreat House, NE44 6AF www.shepherdsdene.co.uk For further information or to book a place call 01434 682212 or contact [email protected] www.newcastle.anglican.org


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North Northumberland Spirituality Network Programme for 2015 Please contact the person indicated for further information: Individually Guided Retreat Mon 25 May - Friday 29 May at the Friary, Alnmouth Cost: £200 Limited places Contact: Canon Christine Sindall [email protected] 01665 572287

‘Cleave the Wood and There I Am’

Saturday July 11th 2015 from 11.00am till 4.00pm at The Old School, Bingfield, NE46 4HR. This day will provide an opportunity to explore woodcarving as a spiritual exercise. A completed piece will be used for reflection, and there will be a chance for each person to add to the carving of a work in progress. Music and clay will enhance the experience. The day will be led by Christopher and Janet Lewis, in whose home it will take place. Both have great experience in spiritual direction.

Riding Lights Theatre Company returns with its Passion Play, Inheritance, weaving the strands of the biblical Passion into a dramatic narrative, exploring in particular some of Jesus’ encounters with women in the gospels. Inheritance evokes the community where Jesus lived, the people who knew him best, the powers that brought him to execution. And in the shadow of the cross it casts light on some of the women who Jesus stands alongside, sharing in their suffering. See Inheritance performed in Newcastle-on-Tyne on:

The day doesn't require prior experience in woodcarving. Participants will be asked to sign a disclaimer regarding injury from using woodworking tools or any other accidental cause. Places are limited. To book, send a cheque for £15 made payable to NNSN to Canon Colin Gough, 44 Tyelaw Meadows, Shilbottle, NE66 2JJ. For other information Secretary to the Network is Canon Colin Gough, 44 Tyelaw Meadows, Shilbottle, NE66 2JJ 01665 581100 [email protected]


 Tuesday, 31 March, 7.30pm, St Luke's Church Hall, Claremont Road, Newcastle NE2 4AH Box Office and Tickets: TBC - see website

www.ridinglights.org/inheritance


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NEW CHURCHES IN THE NORTH EAST A day conference concerning new research into churches founded in the North East of England since 1980. The venue is St Johns College, Durham, Friday 17 April, 2015. The research is the result of a Leech Fellowship, held by the Centre for Church Growth Research at Cranmer Hall, Durham. It has uncovered well over 100 new churches founded in the North East since 1980, many of which are rooted in black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. The conference is an opportunity to learn about hitherto little known aspects of religious vitality in the contemporary North East.

 More details can be found at community.dur.ac.uk/churchgrowth.research/research/new-churches-in-the-north-east and via Twitter @CCGR_Durham

Readers On Writers 2015

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April 23rd, St Nicholas Cathedral, Newcastle. 7.00pm for 7.15pm Discover more about Benedict Biscop, Josephine Butler and David Jenkins… as you enjoy a 2 course meal with wine and coffee.

Cost £10: For booking and info on concessions e-mail [email protected] or just call on 01670 361 133



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Seahouses Hostel: serving young people in a Christian place Engage with the RRC...

North Northumberland has a coastal region that is unsurpassed for natural beauty and places of historic interest.

You Spoke and We Listened! We used to have areas on our website that you had to log in to access. You told us that this was difficult and so we have opened them up! Now you can access everything on our website without logging in! Why not view, contribute to (or just have a peek at) our ‘We’re Thinking About…’ forums?

Add to that cosy, spacious accommodation that’s just right for church groups, young people’s associations or you and your friends simply wanting a bit of peace and quiet away from the bustle of town. We can accommodate up to 34 visitors, provide advice about where and what you should visit, help you select from our range of fine restaurants or choose a walk to suit your abilities and interests. For details of tariffs, including off-peak offers, contact the warden, Sylvia Ward, on 07531 305206 or [email protected].

To preserve members-only benefits, we have moved our People and Places contacts to our online catalogue, which you still must log in to use, but this is simple! Click here and type your Reader Code (found on the back of your library card) and the 4 digit pin you were given when joining. If you do not have a PIN or require any further information, please contact us on 0191 3750586 or via [email protected].

www.resourcescentreonline.co.uk

‘Everyday People; God’s Gift to the Church of England’ is a 32-page booklet focusing on Minority Ethnic Vocations. Click here or on the image to download as a PDF. For more information contact the Revd Jacqueline Stober, Diocesan Link Partner for Minority Ethnic Anglican Concerns and member of our Committee for Interfaith and Ethnic Relations: 0191 267 2058 or [email protected].



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Church of England Wedding Resources now available through Church House, North Shields: Previously available from Bishop’s House, these items can now be obtained from the Diocesan Office. Contact: Church House, St John’s Terrace, North Shields NE29 6HS. 0191 232 4100 [email protected]

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ST HILDA’S TRUST Does your parish have plans to engage with children and young people? Is there a project you are struggling to get off the ground due to lack of funding? St Hilda’s Trust makes grants to organisations for charitable purposes, although these organisations need not necessarily be registered charities. The Trust’s main areas of concern within its overall objectives are children and young people who are disadvantaged in some way within the Diocese of Newcastle. Last year the trustees awarded £72,000 in grants to local organisations, parish and school projects, as well as major UK charities (where the funds benefitted those in our Diocese). Grants usually range from £500 to £5,000. The trustees would welcome more applications from local parish projects. For further information and application forms, please contact: The Secretary, St Hilda’s Trust, Church House, St John's Terrace, North Shields, NE29 6HS. Tel: 0191 2704100

Email: [email protected]

St Hilda’s Trust (Registered Charity No 500962)

Moves and Changes Please note that most of this information is available via www.newcastle.anglican.org using ‘Find a Person’ or ‘Find a Church’.

The Revd Janet Appleby has resigned as Team Vicar of Willington Team Ministry but will continue as Diocesan Ecumenical Officer. Her new address is 282 Wingrove Road North, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 9EE, [email protected]. The Revd Canon Jim Robertson is to retire and has Permission to Officiate in the Diocese. His new address is 4 Greenrigg Place, Shiremoor, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE27 0GA, [email protected].

The Revd Paul Scott will be Area Dean of Alnwick with effect from the 1st April (yes, really…). His address is The Vicarage, Howling Lane, Alnwick, NE66 1DH, 01665 603 078, [email protected]. The Revd Pam Swift is to be House for Duty Priest in Charge of All Saints, Glazebury and St Helen’s, Hollinfare in the Diocese of Liverpool. Her new address will be 10 Hesnall Close, Glazebury, Warrington, WA3 5PB, [email protected].

Yearbook Amendments to Newcastle Diocesan Yearbook 2013—2014 Please note that most of this information is available via www.newcastle.anglican.org using ‘Find a Person’ or ‘Find a Church’.

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Page 18 Deanery Vocation Representatives, Page 20 Surrogates for the Granting of Common Marriage Licences, Page 22 Cathedral Church of St Nicholas, Page 74 Clergy with Licence to Officiate, Page 184 Bedlington St Cuthbert and Page 187 Cambois & Sleekburn. The Revd Derry Twomey is now The Revd Canon Derry Twomey.

Page 17 Major Incident Plan Coordinator. The Revd Jeremy Thompson has stepped down from this role and has Page 19 Area Deans. The Revd Canon been replaced by the Revd Christine Jim Robertson is stepping down as Area Brown. Mobile 07707 785 075, Dean of Alnwick to be replaced by the [email protected]. Revd Paul Scott. His address is The



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Vicarage, Howling Lane, Alnwick, NE66 1DH. 01665 603 078, [email protected]. Page 20 Surrogates for the Granting of Common Marriage Licences. The Revd Canon Jim Robertson needs to be deleted from this list. Page 22 Cathedral Church of St Nicholas, Page 33 Educational Chaplains, Page 65 Clergy with Licence to Officiate and Page 173 Seaton Hirst. The Revd David Palmer is now the Revd Canon David Palmer. Continued...

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Page 123 Shilbottle St James. PCC Page 22 Cathedral Church of St Nicholas. Treasurer Mrs Lynn Smith has changed her e-mail address to Mrs Lindsay Cross is now an Honorary Ecumenical Canon; also Page 262 Useful [email protected]. names and Addresses, West End Page 147 Ovingham St Mary the Virgin. Refugee Service Project Director Lindsay PCC Treasurer Canon S R Harper has Cross is now Canon Lindsay Cross. changed his e-mail address to Page 23 Honorary Lay Canons. Mrs Julie [email protected]. Robson and Mr Roger Windass have now been added to this list. Page 27 Houses & Glebe Committee. Chair Mr R Windass is now Canon R Windass. Page 115 Alnwick Deanery. Lay Chair Mrs Frances Allsop has changed her email address to [email protected].


Page 154 Whitfield & Ninebanks. PCC Treasurer Mr E Middlemass has stood down and has been replaced by Mr Richard Sadler, Low Limestone Brae, Carrshield, Hexham, NE47 8AL. 01434 345 369. [email protected].


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Page 154 Benefice of Alston Moor. Now has a website at www.alstonmoorcofe.org.uk. Page 157 Haltwhistle Holy Cross. PCC Secretary Mrs Pauline Hadaway has stood down from office and has been replaced by Mr David Watson, Mai Tai, Westgate, Haltwhistle, NE49 0AX. 01434 321 459, [email protected].

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