Weekly eBulletin
The Weekly EBULLETIN - 15 May 2012
Christian Aid Week (13-19 May)
15 May 2012
Edited by
Adam Orr & Rob Marshall
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Our Vision Statement to use on all outward communications at parish and deanery level:
The Diocese of Sheffield is called to grow a sustainable network of Christ-like, lively and diverse Christian communities in every place which are effective in making disciples and in seeking to transform our society and God’s world.
10 Days of Prayer – starts on Thursday (Ascension Day)
Bishop Steven writes:
Thanks for all you are doing to support our Ten Days of Prayer. The most important thing is that we pray individually and together.
I discovered yesterday that in one of those providential signs of grace, the whole Anglican Communion will be praying for the Diocese of Sheffield on Ascension Day. All over the world in all kinds of situations, our fellow Anglicans will be making time to pray for us and thinking of us. Thanks be to God. [See Helen’s Article below]
A few extracts from the Bishops’ Diaries For Your Prayers this week.
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Wed 16 Preaching at Annual Commissioning Service at Church Army
Sat 19 Workshop on ‘Experiencing God’s Love’ at Whirlow Grange (places still available, visit: www.whirlowgrange.co.uk/experiencing-gods-love/)
Sun 20 Confirming candidates at Ecumenical service at St. Andrew’s Psalter Lane in morning
Priesting of Shan Rush and licensing of Anne Padgett at St. Mark’s Broomhill in evening
Mon 21/Tue 22 House of Bishops in York
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Mon 14 Bishops Staff meeting
Tue 15 Reflecting on new Athesim
Wed 16 Visit to West Doncaster Chapter meeting
4.30pm to 9pm Visit to the Mirfield Centre to meet the Principal, Dr Christine Gore, and then join the Sheffield Yorkshire Ministry Students for prayers and studies
Thu 17 Consecration of the Bishop of Bedford at St Paul’s Cathedral
Fri 18 9am Meeting with The Rt Revd Peter Hullah – Group Executive Director Ethos & Values, United Church Schools Trust / United Learning Trust
12.30pm Meeting with Rosie Winterton – MP for Doncaster
2.30pm Meeting with Caroline Flint – MP for Doncaster
Sun 20 Preside at the 10am service – St Peters, Warmsworth
Confirmation at St Thomas’ Church, Kilnhurst at 6.30pm
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Ten Days of Prayer (17 – 27 May)
Ascension to Pentecost 2012
Go for gold!
The Ten Days of Prayer is launched this Thursday. The Ascension Day Dismissal liturgy compels us to devote ourselves to prayer and waiting on God for refreshing, renewing, equipping and empowering during the following ten days through to Pentecost.
The disciples returned to Jerusalem… and all joined together constantly in prayer. (Acts 1)
Excitement is building towards Pentecost this year as we set aside extra time to wait and to listen in prayer with a new openness and expectancy to see God at work amongst us. Many parishes have already planned their own programmes for the ten days, but there is still time left to prepare. Let us all endeavour to improve our personal best this year not for a medal but for the sake of the Gospel and God’s Kingdom purposes.
Continue to check out the Diocesan Website for suggestions and resources:www.sheffield.anglican.org but also to read a daily reflection from some of the Area Deans for each of the Ten Days of Prayer. Look out for updates, stories and answered prayers on Facebook and Twitter.Helen Bent
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Dreaming the future
A congregation of over a hundred and fifty, including both Bishop Steven and Bishop Peter, gathered in York Minster on Saturday to celebrate twenty-five years of the Church of England’s Committee for Minority Ethnic Anglican Concerns (CMEAC) and its predecessor body, the Commission on Black Anglican Concerns. Bishop Steven was the preacher and took as his text a verse from St Paul’s Letter to the Romans, chapter 15: Welcome one another, therefore, just as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God. The prayers were led by Revd Sonia Barron, formerly the Church of England’s National Advisor to CMEAC who now works in our neighbouring Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham. Before the service prayer stations in the Minster encouraged people to give thanks for the diversity of the Church of England and to offer God our dreams for the future – the theme of the service. Each member of the congregation was given a bookmark with the CMEAC anniversary prayer: Loving Father, you made us all in your image to reflect your glory: may the diversity of your Church speak to the world of your love and the joy of your eternal kingdom; for the sake of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. This prayer reflects some of the themes of our diocesan vision statement, and it would be a great encouragement to the Sheffield Diocesan Committee for Minority Ethnic Anglican Concerns if regular readers of this Bulletin could use this prayer during the Ten Days of Prayer from Ascension to Pentecost.
For more details about Sheffield CMEAC contact:
Mrs Carmen Franklin, Bishop’s Adviser for Minority Ethnic Anglican Concerns
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Canon Simon Cowling, Chair, Sheffield Diocesan CMEAC
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+Steven’s sermon from the service is available here:
www.sheffield.anglican.org/index.php/home/about-the-bishops/bishop-steven/recent-talksaddresses
Book Now- last chance
Experiencing God's Love: Five Images of Transformation
Bishop Steven will be leading a quiet day on Saturday 19 May (10am-4pm) at Whirlow Grange Spirituality Centre exploring five images of transformation from the Psalms. The theme is based on this year's Lent book and the day will be suitable for those who have already used the book in their parishes and for those who haven't. It would also be helpful for anyone wanting to use the material in the future. But mainly the day is for anyone who wants to deepen their walk with God. Cost: £21 including lunch. To book please call the Whirlow Grange Conference Reception T: 0114 236 3173. More information can be found on at www.whirlowgrange.co.uk/experiencing-gods-love/
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Message from Church House
We have come around to the time of year again when I request your help with the production of the next Diocesan Directory by sending us the latest details of your PCC and other officers working for your parish. The forms have been sent out by email (or post where an email address is unavailable) to all Incumbents, Churchwardens and PCC Secretaries. Alternatively a form can be downloaded from the Diocesan website here:http://www.sheffield.anglican.org/index.php/key-information/key-documents/4090-diocesan-directory-update . We would be grateful if you could complete and return the form at your earliest convenience, but no later than the end of June.
Ordination Service Godly Play for children
During the Ordination of Deacons in the Cathedral on Sunday 1 July, there will be Godly Play forchildren aged 3-11 years. Parents who would like to register their children for Godly Play are kindly requested to ask a steward for a registration form, and to complete this before they bring their child to the session. Parents are welcome to visit us before the service starts. The Godly Play room is through the large glass 1554 Gallery doors in front of you as you come into the Cathedral, then through the white door at the far end of the gallery. There will be signs to show you the way. Children are normally brought to Godly Play during the first hymn and collected during the Lord’s Prayer before Communion. For younger children there is an unsupervised play area with mats, cushions and toys in the 1554 gallery.
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Latest from Whirlow Grange
Our next event is this Saturday (19 May, 10-4pm £21 with lunch), with Bishop Steven leading a day – “Experiencing God’s Love: Five Images of Transformation” (see above for more details).
Please also note that the closing date for applications to our Spiritual Growth and Transformation (SG&T) Course has been extended, but please send you application in soon. SG&T is a course to help you discover who you truly are in Christ; an experiential course encouraging and enabling people to draw closer to God and discover who they are called to be. Details of this and our Art of Spiritual Accompaniment Course (ASA), which is also currently accepting applications, can be found on ourwebsite or by contacting the Spirituality Centre on 0114 2353704/ This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Also coming up:
A Simple Quiet Day on Tuesday 22 May, a time to take a break and enjoy quiet and rest
Come and join in the creation of a ‘joyful noise’ at 7.30pm on Wednesday 23 May at our “He Who Sings Prays Twice” evening event (free admission)
Revd Michael Mitton on Wednesday 13 June is leading a day based on his latest book “Dreaming of Home”
Our own Revd Philip Roderick is leading a day on Tuesday 3 July on “Hidden Houses of Prayer”.
Check out the website for details of these and our other events. Don’t forget we also have a weekly contemplative Eucharist on Tuesdays at 9.45am and Reflective Worship on the first Sunday of each month at 7pm (please note there will not be a service on June 3 due to the extended bank holiday)
A Jubilee Near You!
Churches all over the country are putting on Jubilee services to celebrate Her Majesty The Queen's Diamond Jubilee. This site aims to help you find your nearest service or event quickly and easily - just type in your postcode. Please visit www.jubileenearyou.com.
Back to Church Sunday
Back to Church Sunday have produced an event pack for Back to Church Sunday with a 2.4m x 1m weatherproof banner - 'Back to Church Sunday is this Sunday', 2 lengths of 10m bunting and 100 balloons for £99. One of the good things about it is they are undated so can be used even if you are inviting people back on a Sunday other than the 30th, and they can be used again in future years. You can see images on their website http://www.backtochurch.co.uk/banner-bunting-balloons and order by calling 0845 859 0006 or emailing This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Supply is dependent on having sufficient orders placed by 15 May 2012, which is short notice so don't delay making a decision.
MENTAL HEALTH – CHALLENGE OR OPPORTUNITY?
This inter-active course can help churches to explore the unique contribution that they can make to improve the lives of individuals and families facing mental health issues. It is a one day course, being held at intervals throughout the year. The next event is on Saturday 23 June (9am-4pm) at
St Peter's Church Hall, Warmsworth and, there are places still available. Whilst it is aimed at members of a church or other faith community, it is open to any interested person. Cost £15 per person, payable on booking. For a booking form visit:
www.sheffield.anglican.org/index.php/home/courses-and-events . For further details or to reserve your place contact Dorothy Cook on T:0114 2482364 or E: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
+Steven (March 2012): “This interactive course helps churches to explore the unique contribution that they can make to improve the lives of individuals and families facing mental health issues. It would be great if every parish could send at least one person on it.”
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One Sheffield
The One Sheffield Many Cultures Festival in Barker's Pool Sheffield will be held this Saturday (12-4pm). It will be opened by the Lord Mayor, and will feature performances from 10 Sheffield secondary schools, speeches on celebrating multiculturalism from faith leaders and anti-racist organisations, street-kick football, food stalls, and family fun.
See the website www.onesheffieldmanycultures.org.uk
Discipleship Course
"Foundations of Faith" is a discipleship course, taught as a rolling programme across the Diocese, in three terms of eight evenings. The "Bible Overview" course will run at St Peter's, Hoyland, on eight Wednesday evenings, 7.30pm-9.15pm, 3 October-5 December 2012. For further information (and for an application form) visit: http://tiny.cc/20kzc or contact Trish Stafford on T: 01709 309147.
Free Open the Book Taster Session
A great tool for Christians to use to serve local primary schools. Learn about & experience OTB, ask questions, see props & have a go in a friendly & relaxed atmosphere. With OTB trainers - Fiona Walton (Christians & Sheffield Schools) Revd Hilda Isaacson & Viv Jeans (St. John's, Deepcar Open the Book team) on Wednesday 23 May (10am – 12pm) at St. Mark's, Grenoside. Find out more atwww.openthebook.net . E: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to register (or leave a message on 0114 2495343).
School of Theology
St Thomas Crookes, Sheffield, in partnership with St Paul’s Theological Centre (SPTC), Holy Trinity Brompton
This Saturday (19 May) we have another 3 inspiring DVD presentations from some of the best communicators and theologians in the country. Come and join us, invite your friends, and see how your thinking and living is impacted by the Word of God!
Life Track – ‘Pluralism’ by Paul Woolley, founding director of Theos, the public theology think tank.
Bible Track – ‘What is Revelation’ by Dr Richard Bauckham, senior scholar at Ridley Hall and visiting Professor at St Mellitus College.
Faith Track – ‘Trinity’ by Revd Dr Mike Lloyd, Tutor in Theology at SPTC.
9.30am-12.30pm
For more details: www.schooloftheology.org.uk // This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it // 0114 2671090
Upcoming Diocesan Events
To see events taking place across the Diocese in the coming week’s please visit:www.sheffield.anglican.org/index.php/home/parish-events
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Ecclesfield Open Gardens – St. Mary’s Church
On Saturday 9 June (10am-4 pm) and Sunday 10 June (12pm-5 pm) featuring sixteen gardens of varying sizes, styles and maturity. The Gardens are open on both days and include a wildlife garden and natural pond. Refreshments will be available in the Church Coffee Shop; plants will also be on sale in church. Admission £3 Adults, Children under 15 free. Tickets available on the day or in advance from the Church Coffee Shop. Website - www.stmarysecclesfield.com/Forthcoming_Events.html Printable Poster - www.stmarysecclesfield.com/files/Temporary/Poster_A4_Ecclesfield_Open_Gardens.pdf
Picnic in Ecclesfield Park
Organised by St. Mary’s Church & Ecclesfield Community Groups: A Celebration of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee on Monday 4 June (12pm-4pm). Free Admission. Bring Your Own Picnic & Rug - Limited Refreshments Available. Fun Activities, Games, Entertainment & Raffle. Come and join us Whatever the Weather – Everyone welcome.Website - www.stmarysecclesfield.com/Forthcoming_Events.html
Jubilee Party
St Mary's, Handsworth Jubilee Party on Monday 4 June. We are holding a giant picnic, free of charge, at St Mary's Old Rectory and inviting everyone to bring their own food (although burgers and hotdogs will be available on the day to purchase). There will be a Licensed bar but you are welcome to bring your own soft drinks. Entertainment from 11.50am onwards, with crafts, Junch and Judy, sword dancers, magic show, bouncy castle etc. Come and join us to celebrate the Queen's Jubilee. For more information contact Anne Palmer on T: 0114 2692537
Bradfield Festival of Music
The Bradfield Festival of Music, 23-30 June. Tickets now available. Performers will include Benjamin Grosvenor (piano), the Meirion Ensemble, the London Soloists Ensemble, Sheffield City Opera, 4 Girls & 4 Harps with Ella Taylor, the RAF Regiment Brass Ensemble, and a Gilbert & Sullivan evening. Full details at www.bradfieldfestivalofmusic.co.uk
Vacancies
Vicar of All Saints Totley (half-time with house)
Situated on the western edge of Sheffield bordering the Peak District, All Saints is a lively church with a good church school. The church is built on cell church values and principles and has seen significant growth in recent years, particularly among young families. They are developing a partnership with the neighbouring church in Dore.
Further details can be downloaded on the vacancies page of the website, or contact the Archdeacon of Sheffield and Rotherham on 01709 309110 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Closing date for applications 18 May 2012
Ecumenical Chaplaincy Team Member
Sheffield Children's Hospital is seeking to appoint a minister or experienced lay person to join the ecumenical chaplaincy team to provide spiritual care to children, families and staff of all faiths and non, with particular responsibility for the sacramental, spiritual and pastoral care of Roman Catholic patients. The post is for 4 hours on a fixed term basis. Applicants must be able to reach the hospital when called in an emergency within 30 minutes in normal traffic conditions, as part of on-call rota.For further details and application pack, please visit www.jobs.nhs.uk
Closing Date: 16 May 2012
Communications Support Officer
This is an exciting opportunity for a person with a heart for evangelism to share in the life and work of Church Army, a cutting edge society of evangelists working with the 7 out of 10 people who have little or no meaningful relationship with the church. We wish to appoint a person to a temporary role with our Communications and Marketing Team to provide vital support to help promote Church Army and help us develop as a Communicating organisation.
For more information visit: www.churcharmy.org.uk. Closing date: 18 May 2012.
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A ‘Methlican’ minister for Rise Park and Bestwood Park - 0.5 stipendiary
A ground-breaking appointment. An opportunity has opened up for an Anglican to work as an authorised Methodist minister in a Methodist resourced post. You would be joining a team of lay and clergy working across the whole of the Bestwood estate and village at a time when some significant new missional initiatives are taking place. Rise Park and Bestwood Park is an LEP so ecumenical experience and flexibility will be needed. In addition the person appointed will have a commitment to people, mission and growth and a proven track record in collaborative ministry.
Closing Date for Application : 5 June. Shortlisting : 7 June. Interviews : 25 June (evening only) and 26th June. Contact: Peter Hill, Archdeacon of Nottingham, email:
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Other news!
Top Up Your Theology Week
Monday 2 – Friday 6 July
Canon Dr Christina Baxter, Revd Dr Andrew Angel and other Faculty share the latest developments in theology. Book in for the whole week or select single days. An opportunity for all Christians actively engaged in mission and ministry to think through issues facing churches today. Teaching takes place in the context of a worshipping community, alongside space for fellowship, relaxation and quiet in the company of other Christians ministering in the communities in which they live and work.
TOPICS AND SPEAKERS:
Mon 2 July - Revd Dr Tim Hull: Contemporary Christian Apologetics and the New Atheism
Tue 3 July - Mr Roy McCloughry: Christian Ethics and Economics
Wed 4 July - Canon Dr Christina Baxter: Facing the Abyss: Women holding onto Scripture and Vocation in Ministry
Thu 5 July - Revd Dr David Hilborn: New Directions in Charismatic Worship
Fri 6 July - Revd Dr Andrew Angel: Spirituality of Angels
For further details about Top Up Your Theology or other courses contact St John’s Conferences, Bramcote, Nottingham NG9 3DS. Download a booking form and sign up now! http://www.stjohns-nottm.ac.uk/top-up-your-theology-2012 . T: 0115 968 3224. E: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . www.stjohns-nottm.ac.uk
Church Growth in the North of England
A day conference at Cranmer Hall, Durham (Mon 2 July, 11am-5.30pm) to reflect on, work towards and pray for church growth in the north of England, with input from leading thinkers including Bob Jackson, author ofHope for the Church and The road to Growth. Conference fee: £30. For bookings contact: Esther Kisby E: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or T: 0191 334 3888.
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