TUESDAY 30 SEPTEMBER 2008
Saturday is a big day as we remember the life of St Francis of Assisi (1226). Sunday is the twentieth Sunday after Trinity and Monday is the day when we remember William Tyndale (1536) – translator of the Scriptures.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/7638541.stm
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/comment/faith/article4842436.ece
Tomorrow at St Laurence’s Church, Reading (8am)
The Bishop of Reading, Stephen Cottrell, is holding a special wedding breakfast on Wednesday, October 1st, with brides- and grooms-to-be at St Laurence’s Church, Reading, to celebrate the launch of the Church of England Marriage Measure, which will make it easier for couples to have the church wedding of their dreams, and showcase the accompanying wedding planning resource www.yourchurchwedding.org.
Morality: preaching the free market?
http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2008/sep/30/marketturmoil.subprimecrisis
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/7641734.stm
26 OCTOBER
Is the opportunity for your church to celebrate the role of the Bible in worship and daily life. www.brf.org.uk/biblesunday
Faith, Hope and Love is based on the three great qualities celebrated in 1 Corinthians 13. This famous passage begins and ends in majestic prose. But the middle paragraph is practical and demanding. St Paul’s thirteen verses take us to the heart of what it means to be a Christian. For more information visit: www.yorkcourses.co.uk
The Hayes Conference Centre in Derbyshire for the 2008 Convention, 24 – 26 November www.churchestourismassociation.info
What happens when your Vicar leaves? A summary of what happens when a parish moves into an interregnum is provided in the publication “Going, Going, Gone”, which has been updated and is available on the Diocesan website by clicking here.
Saturday 4 October
Led by the Diocesan Environment GroupKey the note Speaker: Revd Dave Bookless Director of A Rocha UK. The 2008 Diocesan Development Day will take the form of a conference to explore issues of creation care and contemporary spirituality within the Church. For more details see your vicar who has an outline of the day and a booking form, contact Mike Gilbert on: 0114 2787020 or visit http://www.sheffield.anglican.org/MinistryTraining.php
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St Leonard's Thrybergh has won 'gold' award in Rotherham in Bloom competition – Faith Buildings category. The achievement was marked with a glass plague, a framed certificate and gardening vouchers. The awards were presented by the Mayor & Mayoress of Rotherham at Winthrop Park on 23 September.
http://www.achurchnearyou.com/thrybergh-st-leonard/
Whirlow Grange has a new range of books and cards from SPCK on the road and from Teal press. A Christmas range will also be shortly available. Please ring Kim Steel at Whirlow Grange for further information on 0114 236 3173.
The Yorkshire Historic Churches Trust funds churches near to certain landfill sites particularly for work involving disabled access and toilets, as well as building repairs. If you think you qualify and have a suitable project, you are encouraged to make an application before their next meeting in December. Further information is available on www.yhct.org.uk.
St Peter's Thrybergh StPeter's Church will be 100 years old in 2009. We are buy planning a series of events to celebrate this wonderful occasion. As part of this we are planning an Exhibiotn of photos and memorabilia. Were you married or baptised at St Peter's? In the brownines, scouts, football team or any of our other events at St Peter's? Willing to share your photos etc with us - let us know. All items can be returned if required. The Centenary Exhibition is planned for 6-7 June 2009. http://www.achurchnearyou.com/thrybergh-st-peter/
Have any parishes unwanted or unused copies of Mission Praise in the hardback edition, white/pale blue cover, 798 hymns/songs in it? It came out about 10 years ago and Grenoside Crematorium in North Sheffield need more copies in their two chapels. They might offer a donation for them!
If you can help please contact the Rev. Ian Smith, 0114 2468494 or stjohns@ukonline.co.uk
1 - 7 October
We ask you to pray this week for people from the following occupations; Police, prison officers, firefighters and ambulance crews, traffic wardens.
The Occupational Prayer Cycle, which runs week by week, covers nearly all occupations over the course of the year. http://www.sywc.org.uk/opc/.
Thursday 2 October
For all children's workers, church schools, and clergy cost £5 including lunch
Please book if you intend coming!
Further details: Jenny Lambourne01709 309144 jenny.lambourne@sheffield.anglican.org
RETURN TO WORSHIP: Thrybergh Especially for those who, because of the pressures of life have not been to church for a while. And for those who have never been to church except for a funeral or a wedding. Sun 5 Oct 10am: St Peter's Oldgate Lane: Harvest Festival Sun 12 Oct 10am: St Leonard's Doncaster Road: Holy Communion Worship Sun 19 October 10am: St Peter's Oldgate Lane: Holy Communion Worship led by worship band
Contact Janet French on 01709 850 336
Thursday 9 October
Organised by Partners together contact Alsie Joy for more details (01226) 762276
9 – 11 October
A production of T.S Eliot’s book, tickets @ £6, £5 & £3(students) can be booked by phoning 0114 2557686. Group discounts available.
Saturday 11 October
It is St Luke’s 37th anniversary so come and celebrate with us at our annual concert. There will be a host of entertainment from Bradfield School Choir, Bolsterstone Male Voice Choir, Sheffield Folk Chorale and Sheffield Cathedral singers ‘Jay P Ayr Junior Phat Rhythm Five’. To reserve your ticket please call Jenny Beadman, on Tel: (0114) 2357556 email: j.beadman@hospicesheffield.co.uk
Sunday 12 October
FAMILY SERVICE: St Peter's, Thrybergh: 5pm At the request of some parents who find that Sunday morning is too busy time in their family diaries to attend church - we now hold a Family Service at 5pm on the Second Sunday of each month.
Saturday 18 October
Autumn Fair all welcome. The fair includes Lunch, Tombola, toy stall, traidcraft material and cards, Curios, books. Proceeds for church funds
Sunday 26 October
Service of Commemoration - especially for those recently bereaved.
Thursday 30 October
The Music of George Frederick Linstead (Part sponsored by Silhill Solutions Limited)
Featuring: Shulah Oliver: Violin and Viola, Leo Nicholson: piano Stewart Campbell: TenorTwo Piano Pieces: Une Brioche, Le Babil, Viola Rhapsody
Two Songs: Adieu, a Heart Warm Felt Adieu (R Burns), The Journeyman (Alun Lewis)
Violin Sonata Four Moods for Piano, admission Free
Monday 3 November
A new play about the environmentalist Rachel Carson
Written and performed by Liz Rothschild
Tickets £7 (conc £5) from Shirley House, 31 Psalter Lane S11 8YL Tel 0114 267 8289 or on the door
Saturday 8 November
Resources Centre, Church House, 95-99 Effingham Street, Rotherham. For further details contact Trish on 01709 309147
Copy for Snippets should be sent to sheffield@media33.co.uk by no later than Monday of each week.
Visit the Diocesan website to keep up to date
Thank you!
Revd Rob Marshall
Diocesan Communications Adviser
Thursday 2 October
Clifton Parish, York: 10.00 - 3.30
Cost £15 a day conference hosted by One Voice York, suitable for anyone interested in working with 'older' age groups or who is in the 50+ age group and wants to be encouraged and inspired in their mission and ministry. Please bring your own lunch. To book Please contact: Revd. Rachel Hirst, The Rectory, Sandy Lane, Stockton on Forest, York YO32 9UR email: rachel.hirst40@googlemail.com call 01904 400811
2 - 5 October
Whirlow
For all clergy with a hope to see members of their congregations deepen their faith, experience God afresh, realise their giftedness and mission. The weekend costs £110 but grants may be available. For more information contact Ian Smith 0114 2468494 stjohns@ukonline.co.uk
Monday 6 October
Dawn, Church House, 95-99 Effingham Street, Rotherham S65 1BL
9.15 - 4.15
One day workshop for people working with children and young people. The Dawn Project work to enable adults and children to move on after the experience of divorce and breakdown of relationship.
Contact Amanda Morris at Dawn dawn@sheffield.anglican.org01709 309134 - Amanda Morris.
Wednesday 8 October
Sheffield Cathedral: 9.30 - 3.30
A conference for head teachers, clergy and chairs of governing bodies. Cost: £50 First place for each school, £25 second and subsequent places Cost includes: buffet lunch one copy of Be Bold! Book by Wednesday 1 October returned with cheque payable to SDBF to Trish Stafford Diocesan Church House, 95-99 Effingham Street, Rotherham, S65 1BL, 01709 309147
Wednesday 15 October
St Andrew's, Skipton: 9.30 - 4.00
ONE DAY EVENT: Sourcing Funding for Local Projects sponsored by CRC, WYEC, the Diocese of Bradford and St Andrew's Church, Skipton. Lunch provided cost: £7.50. Featuring case studies, workshops and resources. For a booking form/flyer contact Uell Kennedy 01535 650531 uell@kadugli.org.uk
Thursday 16 October
Handsworth Parish Centre, Sheffield: 9.30 – 12.30
Cost: £5 each led by Sue Booth, the Diocesan Safeguarding Officer. Please book by Friday 3 October contact trish.stafford@sheffield.anglican.org
Friday 17 October
OR 14 November: Carr House Centre, Doncaster
9.15am - 4.15 pm
One day workshop to train facilitators to use the School Pack Dawn has developed a successful programme for primary aged children whose parents have separated or divorced. It helps children come to terms with their feelings and develop ways of coping with the problems in their lives. The pack contains a course that can be delivered to groups of primary aged children that meets once a week for about and hour over an eight week period (with a follow up session later). Amanda Morris: 01709 309134 www.dawnproject.org.uk
Monday 20 October
St Martins House, 2 Barnsley Road, Wath –Upon –Dearne: 7.30 - 9.30pm
MODULE: Spirituality and the Bible
For further information on costs and booking etc, please contact Jenny Lambourne on 01709 309144 or jenny.lambourne@sheffield.anglican.org
Information Session
Tuesday 21 October: 7.00-8.00pm
Followed by 5 sessions on
Tuesday 4, 11, 18, 25 Nov & 2 Dec: 7.00-8.30pm
The Source, Meadowhall, Sheffield
A group starting which will give you emotional support and help you move on after the break up of a relationship. The course is free and open to anyone who has split up from his or her partner, no matter how long ago. Contact Caroline on 01709 309130 or e-mail dawn@sheffield.anglican.org
Saturday 25 October
Blessed Trinity, Northfield Lane: 10-12.30
Exploring new ways of engaging and working ecumenically in our communities, speaker is Bernadette Askins member of Bishop’s conference committee. A warm welcome is extended to all.
"Wrestling with the Issues"
Tuesday 18 November: Wilson Carlile Campus, Sheffield: 12.00 – 4.30pm
Organised by Church Army and the Leveson Centre
Keynote speakers: Mark Russell, James Woodward. Cost: £15 including finger buffet lunch. To provide an opportunity to explore further ways in which we can resource our mission and service to and with older people. Time for pooling ideas, networking with other practitioners and grappling together with the challenging questions that mission to older people presents us with. Email c.dalpra@sheffieldcentre.org.uk0114 272 7451 for information and booking forms.
Saturday 22 November
The Quaker Meeting House: 10 St. James Street, Sheffield: 10.00 - 4.00
The Conference will aim to highlight the causes and impact of Climate Change on the poorest in the world, and also the positive steps being taken to alleviate the effects – environmental degradation, poverty, disease, conflict over scarce resources and population displacement. The main speakers are Prof Paul Rogers from Bradford University, Ruth Tanner from War on Want and Lindsey Pearson from Christian Aid (Leeds) To book a place contact patricliff@gmail.com Tel: 0114 230 2102
Thursday 27 November
Church House, Rotherham 9:30 -12.30 & 7.00 - 9.30pm
With Revd Dr John Vincent of the Urban Theology Unit, Sheffield
Cost: £5 each Email: trish.stafford@sheffield.anglican.org Tel: 01709 309147
Thursday 27 November
The Methodist Mission, Lord Street, Huddersfield: 9.45 – 3.30pm
Starting promptly at 10am, cost £10 per person including lunch to be paid on the day.
This participative training day will explore helpful approaches to mental health, including law and local practice, understanding common problems, theology and pastoral care. There will be real-life stories and case studies, and lots of opportunities to ask questions and share experiences. Contact Ruth Smith on 0113 350 8070 rsmith@livability.org.uk
Thursday 11 December
Church House, Rotherham: 9.30-12.30pm
For more information contact: trish.stafford@sheffield.anglican.org
Saturday 31st January 2009
The Sheffield Area Mission Shaped Ministry course produced by Fresh Expressions is starting on. Visit our website www.msmsheffield.org ‘mission shaped ministry’ is a one year part-time course which aims to equip you to begin this ministry.
It is for those churches who want to explore mission options or starting a fresh expression of church
Free "Taster" evening to discover what it is all about Dec 8th, Central Methodist Aston Lodge Lane S26 2BN
12 - 16 January 2009
Wilson Carlile College of Evangelism, Sheffield
A one week learning opportunity, which aims to develop participants’ understanding of learning and teaching in adult contexts as trainers and enablers with specific reference to Christian mission. This week gives an introductory, comprehensive overview of adult learning, and attempts to model what it is teaching.
Some residential accommodation is available. For more information, please contact Jane Simpson j.simpson@churcharmy.org.uk
31 January 2009
Central Methodist, Aston, Sheffield
‘mission shaped ministry’ is a one year part-time course which aims to equip you to begin this ministry. It is for those churches who want to explore mission options or starting a fresh expression of church
The course involves seven evenings, three Saturdays, and one residential weekend, for a cost of £260. You will learn about leadership, vision, team, community, culture, listening, church, evangelism, discipleship, contextual worship and other topics relevant to effective mission. Support will be available through networking, mentoring and accompaniment.
The aim of the course is to help you to deal confidently and appropriately with safeguarding and child protection issues.
DONCASTER
Monday 9 February 2009
St Peter-in-Chains Church: Chequer Road, Doncaster: 7.00 – 9.30pm
SHEFFIELD
Saturday 9 May 2009
Hallam Pastoral Centre: St Charles Street, Sheffield: 9.30 – 12.00 noon
BARNSLEY
Saturday 6 June 2009
Venue to be confirmed: 9.30 – 12.00 noon
Contact Anne Ashton Telephone: 0114 2566453 Email: aashton@hallam-diocese.com
6 -10 July 2009
Led by the Bishop Jack Nicholls with Bishop David Hope and Dr Gavin Wakefield
A time of study and prayer, relating spirituality to the missionary challenge we face in the 21st century. Full details on 01482 662721 www.ukltg.com
The Ellis CE Primary School, Hemingfield
We have an exciting career development opportunity to join our friendly and supportive team as for a two term secondment. With proven experience as an exemplary classroom teacher you will have the skills to lead teaching and learning, and to inspire others to meet their full potential. If you are seeking both personal and professional development opportunities within a caring and supportive school then please contact us on 01226 753383 for more information. Closing date: 10 October 2008
Together for Regeneration (TfR)
£25,976 pa + non-contributory pension (TfR) requires an energetic and resourceful person, who enjoys a constant challenge, to fill the following post:
For an informal chat about the post, contact: Joanne Archer, TfR Manager - 01709 309109.
For an application pack please contact:
Madeleine Gadsby - 01709 309119 madeleine.gadsby@tfr.org.uk
Closing date for completed applications: 5pm on 3 October
Interview Date: 13 October
The Yorkshire Ministry Course
(Formerly the Northern Ordination Course)
Invites applications for the position of Tutor & Director of Pastoral Studies to commence January 2009
BALM (Broomhall Adult Learning Movement) has the immediate need for an Accountant and someone with a legal background to join the Management Board. For further details please contact Neil Krause at: The Learning Space 345 Exeter Drive Sheffield S3 7UE Tel: 0114-270-6554 or email susannneandneil@yahoo.com.au
Whirlow Grange
A vacancy exists for a non-executive Director to join the voluntary board of 12 Directors responsible for Whirlow Grange Limited. THIS IS NOT A PAID POSITION.
In the first instance telephone Graham Holland the Warden and General Manager on 0114 236 3173.
Sheffield Manor Parish are looking for a part-time parish administrator (16 hours per week) to start immediately. Good organisation skills and computer literacy are essential and familiarity with basic financial conventions would be an advantage. For further details please contact Revd Dr James Grenfell on 0114 272 4676.