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e-Bulletin 22 July 2015

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Reform and Renewal During September there will be four public roadshows further to explore the Church of England’s Reform and Renewal Programme and what it actually means for us:  Saturday 5th 10.00am to 1.00pm (registration from 9.30am) Hexham Abbey, the Great Hall NE46 3NB.  Wednesday 9th 7.00pm to 9.30pm (registration from 6.30pm) Chatton Village Hall,

Old Road, Chatton NE66 5PX.  Thursday 24th 7.00pm to 9.30pm (registration from 6.30pm) Café Azure, Cramlington NE23 8BJ.  Saturday 26th 10.00am to 1.00pm (registration from 9.30am) Northumberland Church of England Academy, Ashington NE63 9RX. Please note that places must be booked for each event via [email protected] or tel 0191 270 4100.

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Spiritual Direction Now that Alison White has moved, I am pleased to let you know that arrangements have been made for ongoing referral of those seeking spiritual direction. If you wish to have a spiritual director, please contact  Canon Ian Flintoft ([email protected], 0191 285 2220)  Canon Peter Kenney ([email protected], 0191 257 9512 )  Canon Adrian Hughes ([email protected], 0191 252 1817) who will be pleased to offer guidance.

When you took part in the recent ‘Ministry of the Whole People of God’ initiative, you received copies of the ROOTS resources magazines and supplementary material for Trinity Sunday.

The Revd Peter Bryars has also retired from his role as Bishop’s Advisor for the Ministry of Healing, and we thank him for all that he has given to that role. For the time being, Canon Peter Kenney and Canon Adrian Hughes (details above) have agreed to respond to enquiries about the ministry of healing in the Diocese.

ROOTS would welcome your feedback on how well the materials supported you. Please take a few minutes to complete this short survey online:

www.surveymonkey.com/r/ROOTS_resources Thank you very much.

+Frank www.newcastle.anglican.org

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St John the Baptist, Grainger Street, Newcastle upon Tyne

Does anyone know of a pair of attractive small/medium size altar candlesticks, which could be taken as a gift from Christians in the UK for the new Orthodox Church at Semkhoz near Moscow on the site where Father Alexander Men (see www.alexandermen.com) was murdered in September 1990?

The Parish Church of St John the Baptist, Newcastle upon Tyne, wishes to appoint a Director of Music.

Liz Roberts, Ann Shukman, Alastair Macnaughton and Diana Macnaughton are going to the conference in for the 25th Anniversary of Father Alexander’s death, and Father Viktor, parish priest at Semkhoz has specifically asked for candlesticks.

Full details: www.stjohnthebaptistnewcastle.co.uk.

Closing Date: 21/08/2015 For vacancies in the Diocese of Newcastle follow #nclcofejobs

Appeal for Volunteers

Has any parish a possible pair of candlesticks that they are prepared to donate to the parish of Semkhoz, in memory of Father Alexander?

Are you able to help spread the word that volunteers are needed at the UK Recovery Walk being held in Durham this year? Sat 12th Sept, 12.00 noon, The Sands. Big event for the NE!

Contact the Revd Canon Alastair Macnaughton: [email protected].

The charity UK Recovery Walk raises awareness of addiction & recovery. This year's conference focus on Spiritual pathways to recovery and one of the key note speakers will be Rt Revd Mark Bryant, Bishop of Jarrow. They are expecting 5 - 10k people to attend this event, with bands & food stalls etc by The Sands.

Any donation would require the formalities for disposing of church artefacts to be completed via the archdeacon’s office.

It would be really great if the Churches Together could support this event and the people who take part in it by acting as stewards throughout the day They are looking for marshals and stewards for a variety of tasks from 9.00am to 7.00pm (although we can divide this into shifts)

Pictured: site of the murder of Father Alexander Men and designated for the new church (from a BBC website).

Please can you publicise this in your church newsletters/ magazines. If anyone is willing to volunteer for any of the day they can contact Joanne Thorns; [email protected] or contact the Recovery walk at [email protected].

 If you would like to take part, you will need:

To all Readers:

 An enthusiasm for singing  To be likely to be available for 2-3 rehearsals in September

Please click here to download a poster with details of an exciting new opportunity.

 To be available to attend the Annual Licensing in St Nicholas’ Cathedral, Newcastle, on the afternoon of 3rd October.

For some years we have been blessed to have our Annual Licensing Service supported by an excellent choir, who have really added to the occasion. However, that choir has run its course and we’d like to explore the possibility of creating a Readers choir for the event – either a choir of all Readers or including Readers and other singers in support.

If you think this might be for you, or if you have any questions about the project, please let me know by 14th July, so we can assess how viable the idea is. With every good wish,

We’re delighted that Philip Sanderson has agreed to conduct such a choir for us, and we now need to find out how many Readers would be interested in taking part. The choir will sing about 3 special anthems during the service, as well as leading the hymn singing.

www.newcastle.anglican.org

Hilary Elder Secretary Newcastle Readers Board 07909 444215 [email protected]


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WANTED UNWANTED SURPLUS SURPLICES (OR COTTAS) FOR CHILDREN

BURGUNDY POLYESTER CHOIR ROBES

Berwick Parish Church has a growing junior section as part of its choir.

Are you looking for choir robes?

We are now in the position of having used up all the cottas and surplices we had on stock and are looking for more which are in good condition and would fit 7-15 year olds.

St Mary the Virgin, Monkseaton, Whitley Bay has an assortment of burgundy polyester robes in good condition - 18 women's, 11 men's & 3 child's plus approx 14 white albs in various sizes. There are also almost 100 NIV Bibles in excellent condition which are no longer used as newer versions have been donated. If you would like more information or to view please e-mail [email protected].

We would be interested either in purchasing such garments, or removing unwanted ones which are languishing in vestry cupboards. Please contact Christopher or Christine Smith (01289 330735) if you can help. [email protected]

for Theology and Community. Perspectives from participants shared during the discussions will be recorded so that they can be used anonymously when writing up the findings and developing future related resources. No individual participating in the study will be named, and all contributions will be completely anonymised.

‘Christian responses to debt and financial exclusion’ project

We are looking for Churches and Christian groups in the North East We are aware that talking about money-related issues can be who would like to discuss money issues in their local community as sensitive and personal, so please be reassured that participants will part of a creative research project run by Durham University, and not have to share anything relating to their own personal funded by the Leech Fellowship. experiences or financial situation (unless they particularly wish We are offering to run discussions called ‘Money Talks’ that will to). Any identifying information that is shared will not be used within include opportunities to reflect on how the Christian faith may affect the research, and groups will be asked to respect the confidentiality attitudes to money, debt and financial inclusion. These discussions of any personal situations that are shared. (Nevertheless, the will also explore actions that Christians might take individually or researchers cannot guarantee group members will respect this, so collectively to respond to the identified money issues in their please only share what you are comfortable sharing). community. We are also aware that debates over debt and money issues can We would design these discussions to fit the opportunities available often include a range of different political perspectives and within your local church or Christian group, and can adapt them to experiences, so we will endeavour to ensure that discussions are the opportunities available – e.g. they could take place within a mid- facilitated in ways that enable different voices to be heard week meeting within your church, a meeting of volunteers/staff respectfully. within a community project, or even within a church service, or they The project plans to include a conference to be held in Durham could be a specially-organised church event. during 2016 which will enable perspectives from around the North The potential benefits for groups taking part include becoming more East and London to be shared. Details of this conference will be aware of money issues within their local community, and having an circulated to all groups that have participated when they have been opportunity to consider with others how the Christian faith may confirmed. This will help Christian groups to consider the various relate to these. There will also be an opportunity to consider any responses to debt and financial exclusion issues being undertaken actions you may wish to take, individually or collectively, in response around the regions concerned, and how their different perspectives to the issues discussed. Information on sources of further support might relate together and achieve more impact together. and research on these topics will be made available through the If you would like to hold a ‘Money Talk’ in your church or project, or project to support this. find out more, please contact Andrew Orton: The project is being run by experienced Christian facilitators, Dr [email protected], Tel. 0191 334 1502. Andrew Orton of Durham University and David Barclay of the Centre



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Part-Time Christian Youth Worker, Cramlington Closing Date: 23/08/2015 The parish of St Nicholas Cramlington is looking to appoint a part time Christian Youth Worker to support our commitment and drive for church growth through discipleship. Starting as soon after the first of September as possible, based at St Nicholas' Church and working with the leadership team in this vibrant evangelical parish you will be supporting our team of enthusiastic volunteers. Your main duties will be to help lead the weekly youth home group, support the prayer spaces and weekly teaching sessions in our church school and work with our Children's Work Coordinator to grow the ministry across the parish. There is a good support network to help and share the ministry and we hope that you will enjoy being a part of our parish. The position is for 15 hours per week on a fixed one year contract in line with the JNC scale point 11 and is currently offered at 15 hours per week at £10.70ph to give a weekly salary of £160 gross, £8,346 annually. The closing date for applications is Monday the 23rd of August and interviews will be by arrangement later that week, For further information, a job description, application form or an informal conversation please contact the Rev'd Steve Wilkinson via email at [email protected]. St Nicholas' Church

For vacancies in the Diocese of Newcastle follow #nclcofejobs

FYT/StreetSpace Pioneer Worker Frontier Youth Trust are seeking a pioneering youth and community worker to lead a new StreetSpace North East Hub based in Middlesbrough. This new role is to help establish a flagship StreetSpace project on the Whinney Banks estate, building on the excellent work of Trinity Family Friendly Centre. Ideally living on the estate, the worker will develop detached youth work, open youth work, facilitate young people to develop an open space play resource, transitions school based work and support the FYT team as they seek to grow a further 12 StreetSpace projects across the North East over the next few years. The worker will be part of the FYT national youth work team and be supported locally by other StreetSpace projects already established, and a regional steering group made up of the regional Together networks, Durham YFC and Methodist regional learning network. Salary in the region of £22000- 25000 per year (plus pension) depending on experience. For an informal conversation please ring Richard Passmore on 07830197160, or for an info pack please email the FYT office [email protected]. The deadline for applications is 5th August and interviews will take place on Wednesday 12th August 2015

www.fyt.org.uk StreetSpace is a movement working to build a better world with and for young people in the UK. We are committed to active learning, mutuality, diversity and constructive disruption, which create a space for innovative youth work to evolve. Great local ideas are virally adapted across our national community ultimately bringing systemic change to young people, their communities and the institutions around them.



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Download copy dates, advertising rates & publication dates from www.newcastle.anglican.org/link. If you would like to submit something for the LINK newspaper, editor Martin Sheppard asks: 1. Please let him know as soon as possible even if it’s not finished 2. Please try to keep within about 350 words unless you’ve discussed it with him first 3. Please try to include a good quality photograph (at least 250dpi) with people in it Thank you. [email protected], 0191 270 4139



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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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VOLUNTEER STEWARDS NEEDED! Contact Mrs J Pinnegar: [email protected], 0191 270 4100.

Marriage and Engaged Encounter in the UK is a charitable organisation, attached to the Church of England. We run weekends to help couples preparing for marriage and to support couples within their marriages - these are free (apart from a small booking fee). In May, we are running an Engaged Encounter weekend at Shepherds Dene, Riding Mill and there are a few places available. There is also a Marriage Encounter weekend at the same venue, starting on 16th October. The weekends have a Christian content and have a member of the clergy present, but are suitable for those of faith or none. For further information including how to book see www.marriageencounter.org.uk or www.engagedencounter.



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Christmas Comes Early!

North Northumberland Spirituality Network Programme for 2015

Tuesday September 29 2015, 6:45pm—9:00pm

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Church House, St John’s Terrace North Shields NE29 6HS

Quiet Day at Low Hauxley on November 14th 2015, 10.00am - 4.00pm Hauxley Chapel & Hauxley Village Hall Low Hauxley, near Amble.

An evening for those in churches who are working with children in schools and the local community. The event will focus upon the Christmas season through a variety of workshops, including Messy Christingle, Primary School Assemblies, Secondary School Assemblies, Music, Godly Play and Creative Worship.

"Learn from the birds"

There will also be a range of resources for Church and School. The evening is free of charge and numbers will be limited, so please be in touch as soon as possible to reserve places. Further information will be sent to you after you register, when you will also be invited to select three workshops in advance of the event.

Part of the day will be spent birdwatching in the nature reserve and coast at Hauxley.

The day will be led by MARK WINTER, founder of Even Sparrows, a keen birdwatcher who originally set up Birdwatch Northumbria as a local guided birdwatching service. Since 2004 he has been running weekend retreats in Northumberland see www.evensparrows.co.uk. Please come dressed and equipped accordingly, with your own packed lunch. Liquid refreshments available. To book, send a cheque for £15 made payable to NNSN to Canon Colin Gough, 44 Tyelaw Meadows, Shilbottle, NE66 2JJ. ____________________

For more information please contact: Judith Sadler Team Leader – Children’s and Youth Work 0191 270 4152 07884 347584 [email protected] www.newcastle.anglican.org/candy

ADVENT QUIET DAY on Saturday 5th December 2015 10am - 4.00pm at

ALNMOUTH FRIARY led by Claire MacKarill and Christine Sindall. Bring your own lunch: drinks provided. To book, send a cheque for £15 (to be made payable to NNSN) to: Canon Christine Sindall 9 East Moor, Longhoughton, Alnwick, NE66 3JB Further enquiries: [email protected] 01665 572287 ___________________________ For other information Secretary to the Network is Canon Colin Gough, 44 Tyelaw Meadows, Shilbottle, NE66 2JJ 01665 581100 [email protected]



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St Oswald's Heavenfield Pilgrimage 2015 This year's Pilgrimage will take place on Saturday August 1st. The opening worship will begin at Hexham Abbey at 11.15am . We shall then walk via St John Lee, where there will be a short act of worship and time to have a picnic (tea/ coffee will be provided) to St Oswald's Heavenfield arriving for the closing act of worship at 4.00pm followed by tea. The AGM of the Friends of St Oswald's will take place in St Oswald's church at 5.00pm. All are welcome to join us. For further details contact the Revd Canon Christine Bull (01434 672303).



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Annual Sponsored Steeplechase (part of the national ‘Ride & Stride’)

The Steeplechase has been held every year since 1980, and has been the largest single contributor to the Trust's funds. Most other county trusts hold similar events, previously called The Bike Ride or similar, but now all are part of the national event called Ride and Stride. For more details of the national event click here.

Great North Run – places available with Christian Aid. This year Christian Aid turned 70 – seven decades of working for a fairer and just world. We are looking for 70 runners to take part in the Great North Run on Sunday 13 September.

The main aim of the Steeplechase is to visit as many churches as reasonably possible in the day, with participants being sponsored for the number of churches they visit. Other ways of raising money are also acceptable, such as a church being sponsored for the number of visits it receives; or sponsoring younger children for circuits of the church yard. The income from the Steeplechase is shared between the Trust, and individual churches and chapels nominated by the participating Steeplechasers. In 2014 the event raised a total of nearly £8,000, an invaluable contribution to the upkeep of our historic churches.

You have the chance to be part of this movement, run 13.1 miles and help us in our mission to eradicate poverty. Register here and for more information contact Charmaine Bruce-Kotey: [email protected].

The 2015 Steeplechase will be held on Saturday 12 September. Many of the region's churches and chapels are fascinating and interesting places to visit: in the North East we are blessed with a particularly long and rich Christian heritage. So please come and join the 2015 Steeplechase: as you can see from the photograph the event is open to all age groups and you can use any means of transport - all we ask is that you take care. All the documentation you will need to take part can be downloaded here.

northumbriahct.org.uk As Archdeacons we get to visit many churches and the annual NHCT Steeplechase is a great opportunity for lots of people to share that privilege and pleasure. It's good to have a purpose for your walk or bike ride; this way you can get into great company too, and support the work of the local churches you visit as well as the conservation work of the Trust. Why not get out there in God's good air and discover - or rediscover - some of the places where his people meet to praise him and pray for his world? Peter Robinson, Archdeacon of Lindisfarne Geoff Miller, Archdeacon of Northumberland www.newcastle.anglican.org


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Coming up at Shepherds Dene Spiritual Mindfulness Wed 2nd-Fri 4th September £195 Experienced workshop and facilitator, Dr Susi Strang Wood, leads a retreat which focuses on ways to break patterns of stress and anxiety, with the aim of becoming more compassionate and forgiving of ourselves and others and more spiritually alive to God.

‘St Teresa of Avila - In this the fifth centenary of her birth: the value of her life and teaching’ Mon 2nd – Fri 6th November. Price: £350

The Complete Cuthbert Sun 16th – Fri 21st August. Price £495 Revd John and Gina McManners. A pilgrimage following in the footsteps of the best known Northern Saints, St Cuthbert. Visit Melrose, where Cuthbert’s journey began, the Holy Island of Lindisfarne, Inner Farne (the island off Northumberland where he died) and Durham Cathedral, where his body was finally laid to rest.

New retreat for November 2015 to celebrate the 500th Anniversary of the birth of St Teresa of Avila. The Very Revd Keith Jones will offer an introduction to what Teresa achieved, and to help understand her relevance to us now. The retreat will have periods of silence built in to the programme. Keith was ordained in the Southwark Diocese and served in a number of parishes. He was appointed Dean of Exeter in 1995 and then Dean of York in 2004, from which post he retired in May 2012.

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]

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



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Godly Play Accredited Core Training in the NORTH EAST An opportunity to attend accredited core training in Godly Play in the North East of England. The course is non-residential, and led by Godly Play UK trainers, Rachel Bainton and Mary Cooper. Venue: Church of St Mary, Monkseaton Dates: Friday 18th & Saturday 19th September, Friday 16th & Saturday 17th October 2015 Times: Each day begins at 9.30 am and ends at 4.30 pm (5pm on the last date) Cost: £310 (bring a packed lunch) Cost: £295 (non residential, includes training handbook and lunches) Contact Judith Sadler for advice on possible funding sources:

[email protected], 0191 270 4152 Further details: www.godlyplay.uk/courses www.newcastle.anglican.org


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Tools for Church Leaders, 9-13 November 2015 Retreat at Open Gate Holy Island Bookings: [email protected] Monday: What are our key issues? Tuesday: Discernment, Models, Strategy We explore changing frameworks in society and church, ‘The Great Emergence’ and our place in it. Do we see ourselves as managers of decline, agents of transition, catalysts for fresh experiments? We explore models of church, including an Aidan and Hilda model, and our desired outcomes. Wednesday: God encounters: the inner life of the leader We explore inner demons such as addictive, defensive and dominating tendencies, disciplines that help us grow into the stature and suppleness of Christ, sources of nurture, ways of praying, life-giving rhythms, roots and relationships, and decisive encounters with God. Thursday: Tools and a Way of Life We will use the Aidan and Hilda Way of Life as a set of tools to help us develop the seeing eye, fruitful but non-driven ministry, accompanied exploring and values that help us identify priorities. Friday: Review and prayer There will be space to walk and time for one-to-one sessions. ______________________ Many church leaders are stressed by unrealistic expectations put upon them by others or themselves. While others talk of ‘the end of Christendom’ and of ‘The Great Emergence’ some feel bound to keep the existing institution afloat. All leaders need friendship, vision, skills and tools. The Benedictine Rule has been used as a tool kit to help leaders create islands of stability in a sea of change. We will use the Aidan and Hilda Way of Life as a tool kit that equips us to navigate the seas of change: godly learning, the trail of the full human being, how to say no and win friends. Within the rhythms of nature and optional church and chapel services we will explore the question: Is there an Aidan and Hilda DNA for churches? We will connect the personal quest to live in the heart of Christ with the quest for the church to become Christ’s heart for the community it serves. Ray Simpson has ministered in both traditional and pioneer churches in rural, urban and multi-racial areas. He was commissioned by six church streams to plant ‘one family of Christians in one neighbourhood’ at Bowthorpe, Norwich. He is the Founding Guardian of the international Community of Aidan and Hilda and lives near the Community’s Retreat Centre and Study Library on Holy Island, where church leaders of diverse background come to consult. He is the author of over thirty books including Church of the Isles: the emerging church in Britain and Ireland – a prophetic strategy for renewal; the Cowshed Revolution; High Street Monasteries and New Celtic Monasticism for Everyday People (A Pilgrim Way).

Ray Simpson Founding Guardian, The international Community of Aidan and Hilda www.aidanandhilda.org White House, Holy Island, Berwick-Upon Tweed, TD15 2SR, UK. + (0)1289 389145



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CATHEDRAL & CHURCH SHOPS ASSOCIATION (CCSA)

TRADE FAIR

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Wednesday 23rd September & Thursday 24th September 2015 Hexham Abbey, Beaumont Street, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 3NB The Cathedral & Church Shops Association (CCSA) offers Managers/Staff of Cathedral and Church Shops encouragement and support helping them to promote and improve retailing in sacred places with over 150 Member Cathedral and Churches nationally. CCSA holds regional meetings and an Annual Conference and Trade Fair where Cathedrals and Churches with Shops/retail space can view and order stock at competitive prices. This year we are holding our Annual Conference and Trade Fair at Hexham Abbey including the Annual Dinner in the new Great Hall at Hexham Abbey, over the 23rd & 24th September 2015. We very much hope you would be interested in joining us at the Trade Fair, please just let me know in advance that you are able to come along by either email or telephone: Paul Willey CCSA Administrator, [email protected], 01434 634347.

www.cathedralandchurchshops.com www.newcastle.anglican.org


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ASSEMBLY TRAINING for clergy and laity who lead Assemblies and Collective Worship in their local schools. Holy Nativity Church, Hillhead Parkway, Chapel House, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 1DQ. Thursday October 22 10:00am – 4:00pm (registration and refreshments from 9:30) ASSEMBLIES.ORG.UK, in partnership with SPCK and the Diocese of Newcastle are offering a day of free training on how to lead effective Collective Worship and Assemblies. With a keynote address, lecture and interactive workshop, Assemblies.Org.UK Editor, the Revd Ronni Lamont will consider with us how we can best deliver engaging assemblies that take into account faith development and spiritual styles, all within the context of the requirements of OFSTED. Lunch is free too! For more information please contact: Judith Sadler Team Leader – Children’s and Youth Work. 0191 270 4152 / 07884 347584. [email protected] www.newcastle.anglican.org/candy

RE-Vitalise: Advent! Are you looking for creative ways to engage with Advent? Want some ideas and inspiration? Explore the wealth of resources in the RRC with Karenza Passmore and Catherine Pickford. Hear the experiences of others including Sue Hart and Craig Pembleton on using film as an Advent Course. Share your own experiences and expertise. Get ahead and lose the stress! Come along to Re-Vitalise Advent! When: Tuesday 15th September from 12.00noon-2.00pm (FREE lunch provided) Where: Church House, St John’s Terrace, Percy Main, North Shields, NE29 6HS Cost: RRC Members FREE, Non-Members £15 To book your place please contact Josie Pinnegar before 1st September: [email protected] or 0191 270 4142

A Conversation@the RRC with the Rt Reverend Paul Butler, Bishop of Durham:

Being part of the ‘World Church’ An opportunity to hear from and engage with the Bishop as he discusses what we learn from churches around the world, how it can we deepen our connections and why it matters When: Tuesday 29th September 2015, 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. Where: Cuthbert House, Stonebridge, Durham, DH1 3RY

Sin without Blame Chris Hughes (a Roman Catholic Priest who taught for ten years in pastoral and practical theology at Ushaw College, Durham) will be exploring the Argentinian, Oscar winning, film ‘The Secret in their Eyes’. Chris will be considering whether the idea of ‘sin without blame’ is possible and, if so, what would it look like? Other possible discussion points include: sin and the human condition, what is the role of grace and how should people of faith respond to sin? When: Tuesday 24th November 2015, 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. Where: Church House, St John’s Terrace, North Shields, NE29 6HS All are welcome but places are limited and must be booked. Early booking is recommended to avoid disappointment. Attending Conversations@theRRC is FREE for Religious Resources Centre members. Non-members: suggested donation of £5.

To make a reservation contact the RRC on 0191 375 0586 or via [email protected].



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Woodhorn Colliery 10th October 10am-4.45pm A Day Together seminar is a special time away for couples to listen, laugh and learn more about each other... to talk and reconnect whatever stage of life. Whether you’re married or not, struggling or solid, you will be inspired and equipped to strengthen and grow your relationship with a renewed sense of purpose and hope. The aim of the day is to help you to grow closer in your relationship – to have a stronger, happier and healthier relationship. We have put together five great sessions to equip you for some of the most important aspects of all relationships:  Communicating Together  Growing Together  Resolving Conflict Together  Loving Together

Retreat for Clergy Spouses

 Moving on Together

Shepherds Dene, Diocesan Retreat House, NE44 6AF A Day Together is suitable for people of all faith perspectives or none. The content of the day is based on research and our experience of what works. We’re using the Bible as a key reference point because we believe that the timeless principles are practical and full of wisdom. We hope that you’ll find the day very helpful and fun too. Places are limited so please book early to secure your place. Cost : £39 per couple (early-bird price) to include lunch.

The Annual Retreat for Clergy Spouses takes place at Shepherds Dene from 4pm Monday October 5th until after breakfast on Thursday 8th. Canon Syd Connolly will be the conductor and retreatants are welcome for the whole time (£175) or any number of days. Please apply to Gwenda Gofton, 4 Crossfell, Ponteland, Newcastle upon Tyne NE20 9EA Email: [email protected].

To make a booking visit www.adaytogether.org/a-day-together-northumberland or call Ann Attwood 07891177152

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FOOD HYGIENE (Level 2) COURSE Saturday 3rd October 2015 9.00am – 4.30pm Church House, St John’s Terrace, North Shields NE29 6HS

There is a surprising amount of eating going on in the Bible! Perhaps that's why many churches understand the importance of hospitality in ministry and mission. Partners In Community Action (PARTNERS) has now offered several one-day training courses in Food Hygiene (Level 2, Nationally accredited): On Saturday October 3rd this year there will be a further training day. Whether it's opening a lunch club for the elderly, catering for a Messy Church, a drop-in for parents on their way to pick up children from school or arranging an evangelistic Supper event, if you wish to gain confidence in food-handling, then this course is for you. At the end of the day there is a short assessment. Everyone has always passed with flying colours! A certificate is awarded for all those who qualify. Please contact Mrs Josie Pinnegar: [email protected] or tel. 0191 270 4100 to book a place. The cost of the day is £44 per person; members of Anglican churches in Newcastle Diocese will be charged £22 per person (50% cost will be covered by PARTNERS). Please bring a packed lunch. www.newcastle.anglican.org/partners

Resources

New in stock: Finger Labyrinths Ideal for use for small groups or individuals seeking a spiritual and stilling space for reflection or prayer. This is a bookable resource in high demand. To book, contact us on 0191 3750586 or via [email protected] Did you know you can search our online catalogue for information about full sized labyrinths in our region? Log in and search our online catalogue for ‘people and places’ for more details We are looking for anyone in the NE that would like us to add their labyrinth to our People and Places list. If you know about one we don’t have, simply email contact details and a brief description to [email protected] To receive our latest news and much more VISIT www.resourcescentreonline.co.uk, LIKE us on www.facebook.com/religiousRC or FOLLOW us on www.twitter.com/religiousRC.

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Topical Prayers from Praxis Praxis offers prayers online for topical events and commemorations; currently prayers are included for the 6th August bombing of Hiroshima, the 2nd September anniversary of VJ Day, and the 12th October anniversary of the execution of Edith Cavell.

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NORTHUMBRIA AREA

A tailor-made Music Workout just for you! Would your parish/singing group/choir enjoy some sympathetic encouragement? Do you wish there was more enthusiastic singing in your church? Would you like to learn new hymns and music for worship?

Local Ministry Development Network Mailing

Do you feel that your worship music could be more imaginative?

Your local RSCM members want to share their enthusiasm, skills and resources to help you. Starting with an informal musical evening to listen to your concerns, hopes and aspirations we would deliver up to four tailor-made sessions to match your church’s musical needs.

This might include:  Learning to sing and hold your part with confidence

Download the latest mailing from Local Ministry Development Officer the Revd Rachel Wood.

 Navigating through music  Imaginative ways of using what you might already know  Alternative ideas for integrating music into your liturgy

www.newcastle.anglican.org/lmdmailings

For more details please contact: Frances Wilson e: [email protected]

Remembrancers or pastoral cards from Peter Sutcliffe A range of pastoral cards tailored for clergy to use in their ministry has been launched by photographer and retired priest the Revd Peter Sutcliffe. For thirty years as a Vicar, Peter sent cards to people in almost every conceivable situation and nine times out of ten struggled to find a card with which he felt comfortable. Either the words were wrong, or the picture was too 'cheesy', and it just didn't feel right – so he often ended up making his own. Peter’s A6-size cards are left blank inside, making them easily adaptable. They look stylish and smart, though not ‘flash’, and at £1 each (plus postage) they won’t break the bank.

They can be seen and ordered online at www.petersutcliffephotography.co.uk. “Peter’s years of pastoral experience combined with his ability to see deeper significances in the things around him, have worked powerfully together to produce images which will resonate deeply with a wide variety of people. Using his cards would be a very useful addition to anyone’s way of caring for those around them.” Ve



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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’.

07729 393580, [email protected]. The Revd Neil Heslop (Assistant Curate Fenham St James and St Basil). His address is 32 Auburn Gardens, Fenham, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 9XP, 0191 274 8936, [email protected].

The Revd Canon Alison White was consecrated as Bishop of Hull on 3 July 2015. Her new address is Hullen House,Woodfield Lane, Hessle, East Yorkshire, HU13 0ES, 01482 649019, [email protected].

The Revd Aaron Kennedy (Assistant Curate Newcastle St Gabriel). His address is 260 Heaton Road, Heaton, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 5QE, mobile 07815 180273, [email protected].

Ordained on 5 July 2015 were: Priests:

The Revd Alan Meighen (NSM Assistant Curate Killingworth St John). His address is 4 Hazelwood, Killingworth, NE12 6FF, 0191 268 1953, [email protected].

The Revd Jane Anderson (Woodhorn with Newbiggin). Her address is 52 Castle Way, Pegswood, Morpeth, NE61 6XH, 01670 515004, mobile 07977 679417, [email protected].

The Revd Anthony O’Grady (Assistant Curate Newcastle Christ Church with St Ann). His address is Flat 6, Three Indian Kings, 31 Quayside, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 3DE, mobile 07519 683355, [email protected].

The Revd Tom Birch (Gosforth St Nicholas). His address is 59 Sturdee Gardens, Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 3QU, mobile 07583 053729, [email protected].

The Revd Christine Shield (NSM Assistant Curate Warkworth with Acklington). Her address is Godric's Hollow, 18 Watershaugh Road, Warkworth, NE65 0TX, 01665 711141, [email protected].

The Revd Emma Duff (Willington Team Ministry). Her address is 2 Burlington Court, Wallsend, NE28 9YH, 0191 257 2405, [email protected]. The Revd Dr Pat Moran (Monkseaton St Mary). Her address is 1 Woodburn Square, Whitley Bay, NE26 3JE, 0191 251 8200, [email protected].

The Revd Beth Tash (Assistant Curate Morpeth). Her address is 3 Stobhill Villas, Morpeth, NE61 2SH, mobile 07793 964392, [email protected].

The Revd Osaro Omobude (Fenham St James & St Basil and African Communities). His address is St Margaret's Vicarage, 14 Heighley Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, The Revd Catherine Askew is now NSM Assistant Curate at NE15 6AR, mobile 07456 261946, Chevington St John the Divine. Her address remains Croft [email protected]. Cottage, Acton Home Farm, Felton, NE65 9NU, 01670 786032, [email protected]. The Revd Jane Penn (St John Lee and Warden with Newbrough). Her address is 3 Red Houses, Newbrough, The Revd Tim Ferguson is now Chaplain to College of St Hild Hexham, NE47 5AA, 01434 674518, and St Bede at Durham University. His new address is 3 Kepier [email protected]. Villas, Durham, DH1 1JP. The Revd David Twomey (Cullercoats St George). His address is 2 Seacombe Avenue, Cullercoats, NE30 3DR, 0191 435 9410, [email protected].

Deacons: The Revd Dr Fraser Charlton (NSM Assistant Curate Wallsend St John). His address is 17 Northumberland Avenue, Forest Hall, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE12 9NR, 0191 292 1033, [email protected]. The Revd Steve Dixon (Assistant Curate Gosforth All Saints). His new address is 27 Otterburn Avenue, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 4RR, 0191 246 0118, mobile


The Revd Tim Sanderson has moved to 36 Julien Gardens, Cochrane Park, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE7 7LL, 0191 281 9452, [email protected]. The Revd Rachel Scheffer will be Priest in Charge of Stamfordham w Matfen and Diocesan Development Officer for Children’s and Youth Work – West from 30 July 2015. Her new address will be St Mary’s Vicarage, Stamfordham, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE18 0QQ, 01661 886853, [email protected]. The Revd David Wood is now NSM House for Duty Priest of Shotley. His address remains St John’s Vicarage, Snods Edge, Consett, DH8 9TL, 01207 255449, [email protected].


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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’.

_________________________________ Page 12 Church House Property and Page 27 Mission and Pastoral Committee. Miss Carol Hepple has started work as Administrative Secretary and Secretary to the Diocesan Mission and Pastoral Committee. She may be contacted at Church House, St John’s Terrace, North Shields, NE29 6HS, 0191 270 4120, [email protected]. Page 17 Spirituality and Spiritual Direction, Page 75 Clergy Holding the Bishop’s Licence and Page 148 Riding Mill St James. Following on from The Revd Canon Alison White being consecrated as Bishop of Hull on 3 July 2015. Her details can be deleted from these pages.

Page 105 Readers holding the Bishop’s Licence. Following her ordination on 5 July 2015 Christine Shield’s entry can be removed from this page. Page 125 Warkworth with Acklington: she becomes NSM Assistant Curate The Revd Christine Shield. Her address and contact details remain the same. Page 147 Ovingham St Mary. PCC Secretary Mrs B Beattie has stood down from office and has been replaced by Mr Neil Ramsey, The Steading, Wellburn Farm, Ovingham, NE42 6DE, 01661 835606, [email protected]. Page 153 Hexham Deanery. New Lay Chair of Hexham Deanery replacing Mr David Ratcliff is Mrs Fiona Finnon, 9 Beech Avenue, Hexham, NE46 3AF, 01434 601347, [email protected].

Page 181 Scremerston St Peter. PCC Treasurer Mrs Olwyn Welsh has stood down from office and has been replaced by Mr Keith Escott, 4 Scremerston Hill Farm Cottages, Scremerston, Berwick Page 33 Healthcare Chaplaincies outside upon Tweed, TD15 2TA, 01289 387665, Newcastle upon Tyne and Page 54 [email protected]. Clergy Holding the Bishop’s Licence. The Page 182 Tweedmouth St Bartholomew. Revd Gillian Harwood has retired and Churchwardens Mr Steven Barringham, has Permission to Officiate in the Mrs Mary Higginson and Mrs Barbara Diocese. Her address is 7 Hedgerow Mews, Fallowfield, Ashington, NE63 8LH, Donaldson continue in office. Mr John Ayerst has stood down from office and 01670 810478, has been replaced by Mrs Eileen Plater, [email protected]. 1 Lees Lane, Tweedmouth, Berwick upon Page 78 Accredited Lay Workers and Tweed, TD15 2BQ, 01289 298134, Page 243 Willington Team Ministry. [email protected]. Following his ordination on 5 July 2015 Stephen Dixon’s entries can be removed from these pages. Page 199 Gosforth All Saints: he becomes Assistant Curate The Revd Stephen Dixon. His new address is 27 Otterburn Avenue, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 4RR, 0191 246 0118, mobile 07729 393580, [email protected].

Page 198 Dinnington St Matthew. DCC Secretary Mrs Dawn McKenna has stood down from office and has been replaced by Mrs Aileen Duck, 10 Arundel Court, Kingston Park, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 2UJ, 0191 2864538, [email protected]. Page 193 Seghill Holy Trinity. New Churchwardens are Mr Ian Farquharson, 2 Acomb Avenue, Seaton Delaval, NE25 0HG, 0191 237 0020, [email protected]. Mr James Wright 18 Laybourne Avenue, Forest Hall, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE12 7AP, 0191 268 1114. Page 208 Newcastle St Luke. Churchwarden Mr David Rosser has changed his e-mail address to [email protected]. Page 241 Tynemouth St Paul Cullercoats. Churchwarden Mr Sean Dowinton continues in office; his post code should read NE26 1DR. Churchwarden Mr W Temple has stood down from office and has been replaced by Mrs Victoria Denham, 19 Beach Avenue, Whitley Bay, NE26 1EA, 0191 297 0028. [email protected].

Page 102 Readers holding the Bishop’s Licence. Following his ordination on 5 July 2015 Alan Meighen’s entry can be removed from this page. Page 192 Killingworth St John: he becomes NSM Assistant Curate The Revd Alan Meighen. His address and contact details remain the same.



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