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27 July 2016

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From Acting Sgt 2832 Burton, Northumbria Police, following the murder of Fr Jacques Hamel in Rouen, France

Moves & Changes

 If anyone has any concerns it's probably nothing, but

trust your instincts and contact your local Neighbourhood Team or the confidential antiterrorist hotline on 0800 789 321  The Communities Engagement Team &

 Our thoughts remain with those affected by the

Neighbourhood Police Teams across the force will be in touch with key community contacts shortly to ensure that any concerns can be addressed and reassurance provided.

violent attacks across the continent in recent weeks  Following the 26 July attack on a Catholic priest in a

church near Rouen, France, we have increased our patrols around places of worship in the region

If you have any queries regarding these key messages or have any concerns to raise please do not hesitate to contact me by email ([email protected]), on tel 101 ext. 62385 (office hours).

 We will continue to review the situation and will

maintain appropriate and visibly reassuring patrols  We ask the public to remain calm, but also vigilant in

light of these tragic events - there is nothing to suggest any specific threat to our communities in Northumbria force area

If you have any other concerns please telephone your Archdeacon.

See page 2 for more from the police on church safety and security Saying farewell to Bishop Frank There will be a service of thanksgiving to God for the ministry of Assistant Bishop of Newcastle the Rt Revd Frank White at St Nicholas’ Cathedral, Newcastle, at 2.30pm on Sunday 18th September 2016. This is likely to be popular so please reserve your place through Ellie Robertson, Cathedral Administrator ([email protected]), and please arrive by public transport if possible to relieve pressure on city centre car parks.

Praying a blessing As Bishop Frank prepares to retire at the end of September, the Diocesan Worship & Music Task Group thought that it would be good to offer people across the Diocese a prayer of blessing to pray him on his way. We were delighted when Archdeacon Geoff Miller agreed to write this beautiful prayer (pictured right) – and Bishop Christine commends it for our use. We hope that you find it helpful. Download the prayer as an A5 PDF

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Letter from Deputy Assistant Commissioner Mr Neil Basu, Metropolitan Police, on behalf of Northumbria Police & the Metropolitan Police

Following the terrible murder of Father Jacques Hamel in France, and the attack on his congregation our thoughts are with their loved ones, his congregation, community and once again the people of France. We are again reminded of the indiscriminate nature of terrorism and the brutal and senseless actions of these criminals. Other recent attacks have focused on innocent people enjoying their freedoms, celebrating with their loved ones, and going about their daily business side by side with other communities of every faith creed and colour. The police have been working with church leaders here in the UK to establish a communication network through which reassurance and guidance to the Christian community can be passed. This is a terrible tragedy but we must use it to test our ability to communicate to this wider network and I want to offer the following advice. Church leaders and their congregations here in the UK should remain alert not alarmed. There is no current intelligence to suggest any attack planning of this nature in this country. However I know these are troubling times and it makes sense for all church leaders to review their security plans and to encourage their flock to be vigilant. Any suspicious behaviour should be reported immediately through 999 or the anti-terrorist hotline 0800 789 321. Advice and guidance on personal security and security for places of worship, as with many other locations, can be found here: www.gov.uk/government/publications/counter-terrorism-protective-security-advice-for-places-of-worship on the National Counter Terrorism website. In addition to this advice, commencing today, the Home Office are running a scheme for 8 weeks offering funding for protective security measures subject to application. Detailed information on how to apply can be found at www.gov.uk/guidance/places-of-worship-security-funding-scheme. Can I also encourage you all to forge close links with your local police commanders who will be able to advise you further on sensible safety precautions. I know many of you will already have a strong relationship in place. Additional advice can be found on NaCTSO website: www.nactso.gov.uk. Run Hide Tell: www.gov.uk/government/publications/stay-safe-film Suzy Lamplugh Trust: www.suzylamplugh.org

Thank You

Neil Basu QPM Deputy Assistant Commissioner Specialist Operations 26 July 2016



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Confirmations 2017 Parish clergy are encouraged to request Confirmation dates in 2017 through your Area Dean even if you have no candidates at present—it is always much easier to cancel a date than to find one. Those who wish to share a Confirmation Service with their neighbouring parishes are of course most welcome to do so. Area Deans are requested to submit details of 2017 Confirmation requests for their Deanery to Canon Lesley Towers at Bishop’s House in the next few weeks, and certainly by not later than 25th September, 2016, including any requests from those parishes who wish to have a service of Confirmation undertaken by the Bishop of Beverley, the Rt Revd Glyn Webster. The agreed list for 2017 will be circulated with a future edition of the Bulletin. Requests received after the list has been prepared and circulated WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED unless a parish has been in a period of interregnum. Canon Lesley Towers PA to the Bishop of Newcastle Bishop's House, 29 Moor Road South, Newcastle upon Tyne NE3 1PA. Tel: 0191 285 2220 Fax: 0191 284 6933 E Mail: [email protected]

Readers and Friends Choir

Conductor: Philip Sanderson Annual Licensing Service, 1st October 2016 St Nicholas Cathedral, Newcastle After last year’s wonderful debut, the Readers and Friends Choir will again be contributing to the Readers’ Annual Licensing Service 2016. All Readers and Friends are welcome, no auditions. Rehearsals are:  Thursday 15th September, evening  Sunday 25th September, afternoon  Thursday 29th September, evening Evening rehearsals at Kings Priory School, Tynemouth, Sunday in Morpeth. If you would like to join us, and can make at least two rehearsals, let me know as soon as you can and by the end of August: Hilary Elder, Secretary, Newcastle Readers Board [email protected] 07909 444215 www.newcastle.anglican.org


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Why your church needs to know about Pokémon GO First of all, what is Pokémon GO? Pokémon GO is a mobile and tablet app game which lets players find Pokémon (Animated creatures, first created in the 90′s, which players have to catch, train and battle with). The game takes place in augmented reality (meaning the game combines real life action with virtual gaming) by using GPS as you walk around towns, cities and other locations to find the Pokémon. The game has been an overnight sensation with millions playing it around the world. Why does your church need to know? Your church might be a ‘PokéStop’ - real life buildings and landmarks that players have to visit to get certain items they need to play the game. Your church could also be a ‘Gym’ where players can battle their Pokémon (being a Gym means people spend significantly more time battling Pokémon). Pokémon Go is therefore giving churches around the country a great opportunity to meet people from their area who might not normally come to church. However, we all need to be aware that this game means that children under the age of 18 may come into contact with people who may present a risk. How do you know if your church is a Pokestop or a Gym? Download Pokémon Go on your mobile or tablet. Through the game you will be able to see if your church is a PokéStop or a gym. You might also spot people standing outside the church on their phones who may be playing the game and at your ‘PokéStop’. What can your church to do get involved?

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Place welcome signs outside: encourage them to come inside and offer them drinks and snacks. The game also uses a lot of battery so why not create a battery charging station? If you’ve got it, let them connect to the church’s wifi

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Speak to players about the game: learn how to play it yourself, it’s a good way to start a conversation that may lead on to other things.

Hold a Pokeparty like Christ Church Stone: www.facebook.com/events/246500169067368. Tweet about it: Don’t forget to use hashtag #PokemonGo. Safeguarding Advice The NSPCC has issued advice to parents of those children playing Pokémon GO in the UK. Whilst we would encourage churches to engage with those playing the game, be they adults or children, we also understand the concerns that the NSPCC have raised with regards to keeping children safe. Our first priority as a church should be to provide a safe place for children and vulnerable adults with regards to Pokémon GO. Please make sure you read the advice on the NSPCC’s website here: www.nspcc.org.uk/preventing-abuse/keeping-children-safe/online-safety/pokemon-go-parents-guide. If you have any concerns in relation to those playing Pokémon GO, please feel free to talk to Diocesan safeguarding Adviser Ruth Rogan on 07825 167 016 or [email protected].



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Do you want to spend a Gap Year in the North East? The diocesan Children's and Youth team has been asked to share the link to 'Equip North East' which is directed at any young people from churches who might be interested in a gap year: www.equipnortheast.com. The scheme begins in September of this year. Expressions of interest for 2017 are also welcome.

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

Free to a good home St Luke’s, Newcastle, is looking for new homes for a range of desks, tables, shelving units and a couple of hand basins. New owner collects from Spital Tongues, Newcastle. Download complete list with full details. Telephone: 07768 528181 Email: [email protected] Don’t expect a response before September!



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Bowen Clergy Coaching Group FINAL FEW SPACES! Wishing for additional skills to cope with challenging pastoral situations? Seeking a healthy way through when caught between disagreeing church members? Trying to find a balance between reaching consensus and needing to make decisions? This six session group coaching course commencing in September is designed to offer an empowering response to the emotional demands of ministry and draws upon two main ideas: Murray Bowen’s systems theory, which offers a framework for thinking about congregational relationships as reflective of all human relationships and Jesus as an example of individual behaviour. ‘Leadership is essentially an emotional process rather than a cognitive phenomenon’ Edwin Friedman, A Failure of Nerve The group will be formed of eight participants and will offer a safe forum for processing challenging situations in ministry. There is a mixture of presentation, exploration of key concepts, facilitated small group work and opportunities for personal reflection in the light of new learning. The six, monthly sessions each last half a day and every session builds from those that come before. The group work initially focuses on understanding relationships in your own family and then applies these insights to relationships in your ministry context. ‘Leadership always takes place in the context of a living system and the system plays by a set of observable rules.’ Jim Herrington, The Leader’s Journey This coaching group is one of three running in different dioceses around the country and forms part of a wider research project investigating resources to support clergy well-being and resilience. For more information and to find out how to sign up please read the attached information booklet. “Thought-provoking, challenging, energising, revealing, freeing – I return to work with a renewed and hopeful perspective and commitment.” Previous clergy participant If you would like to join a coaching group please contact Canon Peter Kenney on 0191 257 9512 or [email protected]. For further information contact Kathryn Kissell at [email protected].

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The Society of Mary, whilst being one of the Catholic Societies of the Church of England, has members in churches and countries all over the world. The objects of the Society are: 

to love and honour Mary.

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to spread devotion to her in reparation for past neglect and misunderstanding and in the cause of Christian Unity

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to take Mary as a model in purity, personal relationships, and family life.

Membership is open to all who are willing to keep the Rule, which includes: 

Members shall keep a Rule of Life, which will include such special devotions as the Angelus, the Rosary, the Litany and Anthems of Our Lady.

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They will pray for departed members of the Society and offer Mass for them.

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They will take part in the Mass on the principal Feasts of Our Lady.

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They will engage in apostolic and pastoral work, according to opportunity, under the guidance of the local Ward Officers and the General Council.

The Society of Mary is not affiliated to any individual Marian shrine or institution and is keen to promote equally all the different aspects of devotion to Mary. For more information please contact the Ward Superior: Fr John Swinhoe SSC The Vicarage, Brierley Rd, Cowpen. Blyth. Tel 01670 364169. [email protected]

The Confraternity of the Blessed Sacrament (CBS) The Confraternity of the Blessed Sacrament (CBS) was founded in 1862 as part of the Catholic Revival in the Church of England. Its aim was to be, first of all, a confraternity (brotherhood) of men and women praying and working for a greater devotion to Jesus Christ in the Eucharist and in the Sacrament of his Body and Blood. Today it is no longer confined to England alone but has spread to many places within the Anglican Communion of churches, especially in Great Britain, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Europe and parts of Africa. There is a separate, self-governing CBS in the USA. Wherever possible members of CBS meet together in local Wards for prayer, worship and mutual support under the guidance of a priest as Ward Superior. We honour Our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament in other ways too: Mass said daily, Holy Hours are prayed, and Benediction is celebrated regularly in many of our churches. There is an increasing emphasis on mission in CBS's work: "We have a Gospel to proclaim", says the famous hymn, and there are many ways to proclaim it in Word and Sacrament. We need more priests to celebrate Mass, but we also need to promote the mission of the Church through the whole people of God by equipping them (you) for service. Please pray for our work for, at heart we remain a devotional society, focussing on Christ's very own gift to us of His Body, the Blessed Sacrament, the sacrament of Unity. For more information please contact the Ward Superior: Fr John Swinhoe SSC The Vicarage, Brierley Rd, Cowpen. Blyth. Tel 01670 364169. [email protected]



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Events www.newcastle.anglican.org/events

St Oswald's Heavenfield Pilgrimage 2016 This year’s Pilgrimage will take place on Saturday August 6th. 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 and 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.

‘Beyond the Birdbath’ - two talks in Franciscan Spirituality by Br John SSF, Guardian of Alnmouth Friary

At St Francis' Church, Byrness (on the A68 between Otterburn and Carter Bar) 

Thursday 7th July at 7.30pm: ‘Listening to your world - the call and response of Francis and Clare’

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Thursday 25th August at 7.30pm ‘Living on the edge - contemporary Franciscan spirituality’

After the talks the bar at ‘The Byrness’ hotel (across the road) will be open for drinks and continuing conversation. All welcome - contact the Revd Canon Peter Mander, Team Vicar of the North Tyne and Redesdale Team, on 01830 520 212 or [email protected].

Next Steps is a new half day programme designed for clergy who are thinking about moving parishes in the next few years and would like to explore discernment and recruitment processes in more detail.

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Why have a role description/ profile;

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Why have a person specification;

 Writing a good application;  Preparing for interview/assessment;  Receiving feedback.

The event will take place at Church House on Thursday 20th October 2016 9.30 am to 1.00 pm (lunch included) The opportunity to take part in a mock interview will be offered on a future date and a booking form will be available at the event.

Facilitators:  Peter Robinson, Archdeacon of Lindisfarne  Elaine Frecknall, Human Resources Manager  Marilyn Wright, Human Resources Advisor

Numbers are limited to 12. If you are interested in attending, please email Marilyn on [email protected] to secure a place.

The event is interactive and will explore:  Biblical reflections on calling;  Making the ‘next step’ decision;

If you want to talk about what will be involved before booking, please contact Catherine Pickford at [email protected].

 Applying for a role, including: 

The benefits of an informal discussion;



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From the CMD Officer the Revd Catherine Pickford Effective Conversations Tuesday 11th October 2016 from 9.30am – 4.00pm at Church House, St John’s Terrace, North Shields NE29 6HS This day will be useful for anyone for whom 'the conversation' is an important part of your work. It will be led by Nicky McGinty who is part of 3d Coaching, www.3dcoaching.com. The day will look at the following areas;

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What is the difference between coaching/work consultancy/ mentoring etc?

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Structuring a conversation

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Starting well – setting the contract

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Demonstration of a short effective conversation and debrief of skills observed

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Balancing support and challenge

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Closing a conversation well

To book a place, please contact Josie Pinnegar at Church House: [email protected]. A sandwich lunch is included, so please inform Josie of any special dietary requirements.

Preparing for Retirement; half day for clergy Tuesday 18th October 9.30am—1.00pm, Church House, St John’s Terrace, North Shields NE29 6HS A day led by Ecclesiastical Insurance, the Church of England Pensions Board and the Housing Department. Lunch included and pre-bookable one to one appointments with the housing department available.

Orientation Day for those new to the diocese Wednesday 26th October 9.30am—4.30pm, Church House, St John’s Terrace, North Shields NE29 6HS Coach tour including lunch at Church House. Bookings and further information: Josie Pinnegar, [email protected]



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Thockrington Church Fete and Open Garden

2.30pm, Sunday 14 August Carrycoats Hall, Northumberland NE48 3JG You are invited to come to Carrycoats Hall (top), the delightful home of Mr and Mrs Burn, for our annual fete in aid of Thockrington St Aidan parish church (below). There will be cake, produce and bric-a-brac stalls, delicious teas, children’s games, private gardens and grounds open to view, lovely walks, and well behaved dogs welcome on leads, ample parking. £3.00 entry, children free. www.chollerton-churches.org.uk



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Aln & Coastland Parishes

iona 2017 3rd – 10th June at Bishop’s House The Aln & Coastland Parishes have booked a week at Bishop’s House on the isle of Iona for a Retreat in June 2017. There are 4 twin rooms and 2 single rooms available and we would like to hear from anyone in who would like to join us. The accommodation at Bishop’s House have a wash basin and tea-tray facilities, there are no en-suite rooms. The total cost for accommodation & meals is £500.00 per person. Further details on accommodation are available at www.island-retreats.org/retreat.html Travel is to be arranged separately but it is currently estimated to be around £130.00 per person return by rail from Alnmouth including ferries and bus transfers. If you are interested please contact : The Revd Ian MacKarill Vicar of Lesbury with Alnmouth and Longhoughton (Inc Boulmer) with Howick The Vicarage, Lesbury, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 3AU T: 01665 830281 M: 07933161419 E: [email protected]



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 How we felt when our last pay/salary went into the bank!  What major adjustments have we made/will we have to make? When: Tuesday 13th September 2016, 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. Where: Cuthbert House, Stonebridge, Durham, DH1 3RY

RE-Vitalise Christian and Buddhist Dialogue Are you curious about the beliefs and practices of people of other faiths? Has your own spiritual journey been enriched by practices from other religious traditions? In this session, Gavin Wort will reflect on a spiritually and intellectually enriching ‘interfaith adventure’ in Hong Kong in which he explored Christian-Buddhist dialogue. When: Tuesday 4th October 12-2 (Lunch will be provided) Where: Church House, Percy Main, North Shields, NE29 6HS

‘What’s the Reformation Ever Done for Us?’ Death, burial and commemoration from then to now: A Conversation@theRRC Join The Revd Dr Hannah Cleugh, who will be discussing Dying, Death, Burial and Commemoration in Reformation Europe and the relevance of the areas discussed to life today. Topics covered will include: funerals then and now and what are we doing when we pray for the dying and dead? Students, clergy and all interested parties very welcome! When: Tuesday 11th October 2016, 6:00pm – 7:30 pm Where: Cuthbert House, Stonebridge, Durham, DH1 3RY Cost: FREE for Religious Resources Centre members. Non -members suggested donation £5.

‘When I had a Proper Job!’: A Conversation@theRRC This Conversation, led by The Revd Kevin Dunne (who was an Insurance Underwriter before Ordination), will attempt to address the following issues (and more):  What gifts and skills can we bring/ have we brought into Ministry?  How do we /did we adjust to taking orders and advice instead of giving them?  How will/did the change impact on Family life?


RE-Vitalise Mindfulness Andii Bowsher uses mindfulness in his work, with both staff and students, as the Anglican chaplain at Northumbria University. He will introduce you to some of the research into mindfulness and the principles it involves and there will be a chance to practice some simple meditative exercises as used at the university. Andii will also introduce his thinking about mindfulness as a possible tool for mission in the 21st century and we will have some discussion of how it could be used in a parish setting to contribute to a church’s community impact and outreach. When: Thursday 10th November 2016 12-2 (Lunch will be provided) Where: Church House, Percy Main, North Shields, NE29 6HS

Women in the Bible Join Canon Rosalind Brown in a study day exploring the lives of some of the women in the Bible, reading the text closely to discover from their stories what it was like to be faithful to God then and what they can teach us today. The women will include (probably!) Hagar, Rachel, Ruth, Naomi, Elizabeth, Mary and some of the women Jesus met. When: Thursday 24th November 10.00-3.00 (Please bring your own lunch) Where: Cuthbert House, Stonebridge Lane, Durham, DH1 3RY Please bring a Bible with you (or borrow one from the RRC)

All are welcome but places are limited and must be booked. Early booking is recommended to avoid disappointment. To book a place please contact the RRC on 0191 375 0586 or via [email protected].


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Pilgrimage to the Holy Land led by Bishop Stephen Platten 31 October 2016 – 7 November 2016 Join us on the journey of a lifetime to walk in the footsteps of Christ as we visit the places of the Bible. Deepen your faith as you share in this pilgrimage to learn more of the life of Jesus Christ. Meet with our Christian brothers and sisters who so need our solidarity and support in this part of the world. Cost: £1400 per person sharing a twin/double room. Price includes direct flights, all transport, guiding and entrance fees, 3-Star hotel accommodation on a halfboard basis, tips and gratuities. For more information please contact Pilgrimage People on Freephone 0800 612 3423 or by email at [email protected] www.pilgrimagepeople.org



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Making Spaces for Young Adults in the Diocese of Newcastle

Coming up in the next few months... Pub Night From 6.00pm Sunday 21st August A couple of drinks on the house (or us) and time for discussion, at The Hancock (near Civic Centre).

Retreat Friday 16th—Sunday 18th September A fully-funded retreat at the Emmaus Youth Village for any who would like some time away, some space with God, First come, first served; please make contact asap to avoid disappointment.

Film Night 6.00pm Saturday 15th October Meet at Newcastle’s Tyneside Cinema—film to be confirmed. Admission to film and a drink on us.

Keep in touch with the God-Calling Network: www.facebook.com/groups/Godcallingnetwork Peter Dobson - [email protected] Catherine Macpherson - [email protected] Anthony O’Grady - [email protected]



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Steeplechase Saturday 10 September 2016 The Steeplechase is no longer a sponsored event, and churches that choose to be open for visitors, do not need to sign forms or have anyone present on the day. Those visiting churches may make a donation to the church they visit and/or to the Northumbria Historic Churches Trust. To register your church, please email [email protected] and then print the poster that may be downloaded from the website www.northumbriahct.org.uk for display.

Resources

PLEASE SIT DOWN THIS HARVEST Transform Burkina, a small UK based Christian charity, is asking churches to ‘Please sit down’ this harvest to support education in Burkina Faso. The charity has produced free, simple to use, harvest materials which can be downloaded here. Through ‘Please sit down’ the charity is asking churches to raise money to provide rural schools in Burkina Faso with desks for pupils. For more information visit the charity’s web site: www.transformburkina.org.



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This month the RRC is Thinking About

Women in the Bible Women of the Bible – Margaret McAllister (267.1 PM & D) A beautifully illustrated collection of ten Bible stories retold from the point of view of the women involved in them, including Noah’s wife, Miriam, Ruth, and Mary.

Great Women of the Bible: In Art and Literature – Dorothee Solle (Ed) (T246 D) A beautiful book showing the various ways women of the Bible have been portrayed in art and literature from the early Christian period to present day. Each chapter focuses upon a different woman of the Bible and contains beautiful art reproductions, Biblical text and detailed historical commentary.

Church House, St. John's Terrace, Percy Main, North Shields. NE29 6HS. 0191 270 4161 www.resourcescentreonline.co.uk Also at Cuthbert House, Stonebridge, Durham, DH1 3RY. 0191 375 0586 LIKE us on Facebook: ReligiousRC

crops. When the rains fail, so do their hopes for harvest. When the rains fail, so do their hopes for harvest. They are forced pick leaves from the Ekorete tree for their only meal of the day. Churches could help install a new borehole in the village, bringing safe water for the long term. Churches last year helped WaterAid bring safe water to the village of Morarano in Madagascar. Françoise tells us how she was struggling to feed her family before WaterAid came to her community.

This Harvest, WaterAid is asking churches across the country to support Recipe For Life, to help bring safe water and the chance to grow enough “Before we used to eat just rice or food to eat to communities cassava, sometimes we didn’t Uganda and around the world. even eat as there was nothing. To take part in the appeal, But when water came to our churches can organise a brunch, village, I started growing green lunch, supper or simply donate leafy vegetables. Now we the cost of a typical Sunday lunch always have something to eat. in a pub. “It’s really changing our lives, Church’s support will help families so I would like to thank God like Aleper Lilian’s in Apechoroit, and to those people abroad Uganda. She and her daughter who funded the project. Be cannot bring back enough water blessed all!” back from the river to irrigate their To help churches be part of the www.newcastle.anglican.org

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appeal, WaterAid are offering a pack of fantastic free resources to inspire their congregations, including Sunday School resources, fundraising ideas, recipe cards, sermon notes, poster and presentation. They’ve also provided special donation envelopes, so congregations can Gift Aid their donations. They can request one or download resources at www.wateraid.org/ uk/harvest A donation of £200 could more than pay for a handpump, providing safe, clean water for a whole Ugandan village. To order your free resource pack and for more information about the appeal, please visit www.wateraid.org/uk/harvest

WaterAid’s vision is of a world where everyone has access to safe water and sanitation. The international organisation works in 37 countries across Africa, Asia, Central America and the Pacific Region to transform lives by improving access to safe water, hygiene and sanitation in some of the world’s poorest communities. Since 1981, WaterAid has reached 23 million people with safe water and, since 2004, 21 million people with sanitation. For more information, visit www.wateraid.org, follow @WaterAidUK on Twitter, or visit us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/wateraid. Around 315,000 children die each year from diarrhoeal diseases caused by dirty water and poor sanitation. That’s nearly 900 children each day. Over 650 million people (around one in ten) are without safe water Over 2.3 billion people (around one in three) live without improved sanitation or every £1 invested in water and sanitation, an average of £4 is returned in increased productivity. Just £15 can help provide one person with access to safe water.


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Springs is now inviting churches to host a 20th year anniversary performance of Journey of the Magi, which will be available nationally from 19 th November to 23rd December 2016. Journey of the Magi – A festive, witty and thoroughly Christmassy event for your church! Springs is proud to present the 20th anniversary tour of this critically acclaimed production! A spectacular part of the UK's family Christmas theatre scene. With sparkle and songs to keep the kids engrossed and plenty of in-jokes for the adults to enjoy, Journey of the Magi delights audiences of all ages. This hilarious and poignant show parallels the original Christmas story with our own preparations for Christmas day. “Brilliant, multi-talented show with depth, passion and an inspired storyline. We laughed, cried and understood what words alone can’t convey...” Further information can be found on the Springs Dance Company website or by emailing Rebecca on [email protected] or call 07876 752910.

July 2016

Celebrate Harvest with Self Help Africa Celebrate Harvest this year with a Shropshire-based charity that helps families in rural Africa to feed themselves. Self Help Africa is offering a FREE Harvest Resource Pack to help you plan your Harvest celebration. It includes stories from Africa, suggested prayers and hymns, children’s activities and fundraising ideas. To order your free pack and any extra materials, please call Joseph Nunn on 01743 277170, email [email protected] or download resources directly from www.selfhelpafrica.org/uk/harvest-appeal Self Help Africa can also arrange for one of their Church Ambassadors to come and speak to your church during your Harvest service or at another time to suit you. They book up quickly so call or email as soon as possible to secure a speaker for your church. With more than 30 years’ experience of working with rural communities in Africa, Shrewsbury-based Self Help Africa has developed an approach which works. They don’t give hands outs or aid; they give families the skills and knowledge they need to grow enough to feed themselves and to manage their own lives. By celebrating Harvest with Self Help Africa, you’ll be helping African families to feed their children and have enough food for years to come.

www.selfhelpafrica.org



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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’.

Ordained Deacon in July 2016:

Ordained Priest in July 2016:

The Revd Debbie Baker (NSM Assistant Curate at St Mary Magdalene, Longbenton). Her address is 15 Bradbury Court, New Hartley, Whitley Bay, NE25 0SW, 0191 237 3294, [email protected].

The Revd Captain Steve Dixon (Assistant Curate at All Saints, Gosforth). His address is 27 Otterburn Avenue, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 4RR. 0191 246 0118, [email protected].

The Revd Karen Charman (Assistant Curate at Our Lady, Delaval). Her address is 103 Holyfields, West Allotment, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE27 0EU, 07535 943805, [email protected].

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

The Revd Lee Cleminson (Assistant Curate at Bothal and Pegswood with Longhirst). His address is 126 Green Lane, Morpeth, NE61 2HB, 01670 519398, [email protected].

The Revd Aaron Kennedy (Assistant Curate at Newcastle St Gabriel). His address is 260 Heaton Road, Heaton, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 5QE, 0191 682 1371, [email protected].

The Revd Ruth Hewett (NSM Assistant Curate at Christ the King Team Ministry). Her address is The Ark in the Park, 62 Featherstone Grove, The Great Park, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 5RJ, 0191 217 0367, [email protected].

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

The Revd Endre Kormos (Assistant Curate at Wallsend Peter and St Luke). His address is 148 Park Road, Wallsend, NE28 7QS, 07834 563380, [email protected].

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

The Revd Dr Sarah Moon (Assistant Curate at Killingworth.St John). Her address is 14 Fowberry Crescent, Fenham, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 9XJ. 0191 274 4866, [email protected].

The Revd Christine Shield (NSM Assistant Curate at Warkworth with Acklington). Her address is Godric's Hollow, 18 Watershaugh Road, Warkworth, NE65 0TX, 01665 711 141, [email protected].

The Revd John Vilaseca (Assistant Curate at Berwick Holy Trinity and St Mary). His address is 17 Governor's Gardens, Palace Street East, Berwick upon Tweed, TD15 1JF, 07860 828852.

The Revd Beth Rookwood (Assistant Curate at Morpeth). Her address is 3 Stobhill Villas, Morpeth, NE61 2SH, 07496 672011, [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’.

_________________________________ Page 88 Clergy with Bishop’s Permission to Officiate. The Ven William Thomas has moved to 33 Hillcrest Care Home, South Road, Alnwick, NE66 2NZ, 01665 602644.

Page 117 Chevington St John the Divine. Longhoughton St Peter and St Paul Churchwarden Mrs Jennifer Janetta has including Boulmer. Website address has stood down from office. changed to www.alnandcoastland.org. Page 120 Alnmouth St John the Baptist. Website address has changed to www.alnandcoastland.org.

Page 131 Chatton with Chillingham. Churchwarden Mrs J D Clark has stood down from office.

Howick St Michael and All Angels. Website address has changed to www.alnandcoastland.org.

Page 133 Ingram St Michael & All Angels. Churchwardens Mrs E Ashworth and Mrs J Levien have stood down from office and have been replaced by Mr J E Nelson and Mrs M V Nelson,‘Glendonwyn’, 7 Victoria Road, Wooler, NE71 6DX, 01668 282382.

Page 121 Lesbury St Mary. Churchwardens Mrs Joyce Ball and Mrs Ann Turnbull have stood down from office.

Page 116 Alnwick St Michael & St Paul. Churchwarden Mrs Margaret Onions has Website address has changed to stood down from office. www.alnandcoastland.org.



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Page 133 Kirknewton St Gregory the Great. Churchwarden Mr Keith Warmington has moved to 1 Westnewton, Kirknewton, Wooler NE71 6XJ, 01668 216348, [email protected]. Page 142 Corbridge Deanery and Page 146 Heddon on the wall St Andrew. Deanery Finance Officer and PCC Treasurer Mr John Spoor has recently died and his entries should be removed from your book.

Page 174 Stannington St Mary the Virgin. Churchwarden Mr John Richardson has stood down from office. Page 175 Widdrington Holy Trinity. Churchwarden Mr John Anderson has recently died and his entry should be removed from your book. Page 176 Berwick Holy Trinity & St Mary. Churchwarden Mrs A Curry has stood down from office.

Page 221 Benwell St John. Churchwardens Ms D Humphrey and Mr M Smyth have stood down from office and have been replaced by Mrs Linda Daprato, 2 Tanfield Road, Denton Burn, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE15 7DT, 0191 241 1183 and Mrs Olive Taylor, 17 Denhill Park, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE15 6QE, 0191 273 1505, [email protected].

Page 230 Sugley Holy Saviour. Churchwarden Mrs Norma Davies has Page 209 Newcastle St George. PCC stood down from office and has been Treasurer Andrea Cheek has stood down replaced by Mrs Edith Collins, Sugley Page 146 Heddon on the Wall St from office and has been replaced by Church Cottage, Lemington, Newcastle Andrew. New Churchwarden working Mrs Caroline Field, upon Tyne, NE15 8SB, 07837 144548. alongside Mr Eddie Tingate is Mrs Ann [email protected]. Hotchkiss, 4 North View Terrace, Page 238 North Shields Christ Church Page 210 Newcastle St Hilda. Prudhoe, NE42 6JS, 01661 831324. and Page 239 North Shields St Augustin. Churchwarden Louise Brown has PCC Secretary Keri Winter has stood Mickley St George. New Churchwarden recently died and her entry should be down from office and been replaced by working with Peter Nevin is William removed from your book. Mrs Kelly Schrocksnadel, 12 Jackson Forster, 194 New Ridley Road, Page 218 Newcastle St Gabriel. PCC Street West, North Shields, NE30 2AH, Stocksfield, NE43 7EL, 01661 842888. Secretary Mrs Margaret Hogarth has [email protected]. Page 153 Allendale St Cuthbert. stood down from office. Page 240 Tynemouth Priory Holy Churchwarden Mr Paul Mercer has Page 220 Newcastle West Deanery. Saviour. PCC Secretary Mr J C stood down from office and has been Deanery Secretary Jacquelyn Thompson Benneworth has stood down from office replaced by Mrs Sandra Wilson, Ings has stood down from office and has and has been replaced by Mrs Elizabeth Cottage, 1 Shield Street, Allendale, NE47 been replaced by Miss Anne Stewart, 8 Brown, 19 Manor Road, Tynemouth, 9BP, 01434 683500, Brennan Close, Seymour Park, Newcastle North Shields, NE30 4RJ, 0191 259 2789, [email protected]. upon Tyne, NE15 7PR, 0191 274 8502, [email protected]. Page 157 Greenhead St Cuthbert. [email protected]. Page 242 Wallsend St John. Churchwarden Mrs C Dixon has stood Churchwarden Mrs Susan Rowland has down from office and has been replaced stood down from office and has been by Mrs Elsie Dixon, 2 Blenkinsopp replaced by Mrs Heather Smith, 3 Terrace, Greenhead, Brampton, CA8 7JN, Westerdale, Hadrian lodge West, 016977 47478, [email protected]. Wallsend, NE28 6UD, 0191 234 0676, Page 158 Beltingham w Henshaw. [email protected]. Churchwarden Nigel Collingwood has stood down from office and has been replaced by Adrian Storrie, Barcombe Grove, Westwood, Bardon Mill, NE47 7JF, 01434 344494, [email protected]. Page 169 Longhorsley St Helen. Mrs Mary Stephenson and Mr David Pringle continue in office and have been joined by Stephen Gibson, 4 Church View, Longhorsley, NE65 8UQ, [email protected] and Mary Hughes, 17 Church View, Longhorsley, NE65 8UH, 01670 788401, [email protected]. Page 170 Hebron St Cuthbert. PCC Secretary Mrs Joan Givens has stood down from office and has been replaced by Mrs Janice Robinson, 55 Linton Burn Park, Widdrington, Morpeth, NE61 5DA, 01670 790865, [email protected].



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