Welcome to Enews+ for January 9
The latest resources, important information and more.
This is for all clergy, Churchwardens, Treasurers and PCC Secretaries, and is your chance to find out what is going on….
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From the Desk of the Diocesan Secretary
New from Church House
Children, Young People and Families Team
- Resourcing and supporting parishes
- Calling Messy Church Teams
- Staying connected
Church Buildings and Pastoral Reorganisation Team
- Understanding Health & Safety Responsibilities for Churches
Lay Training Team
- Rhythm of Life Lent course
- Rhythm of Life Get Started session
- Lay training courses
- Our Director of Lay Ministry takes new role in Wales
Environment Team
- Training for your would-be Parish Environment Officer
- Saving Creation: The Carbon Net Zero Church Toolkit - webinar
Stewardship and Income Generation Team
- Money for Mission: Issue 41
Communications Team
- New Diocesan Website for 2023
Candles in the Dark - LyCiG event
Key Dates for 2023
Resources
Vacancies
Other Useful Links and Information
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From the Desk of the Diocesan Secretary |
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Dear all,
I hope your inbox has been quieter over the last couple of weeks and that this Enews+ is helpful at setting out what support is available over the coming month. As we enter 2023 we are busy in Church House ensuring that our priorities for the coming year are fully focused around supporting you and your parishes and encouraging confidence in our future.
It is clear that 2023 will bring a number of challenges, not least around the cost of heating for parishes and vicarages alike. I hope the grants to churches which were given in December have taken the edge off some of the bills, but I know it remains very tough. For clergy and lay staff, we are looking at running a further energy hardship appeal and we will be in touch shortly. In the meantime, if there is anything we can do to help then please do not hesitate to get in touch.
Jonathan
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Resourcing and supporting parishes |
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Our training programme starts with a couple of workshops and a gathering opportunity this year. On Thursday, January 26, we have Engaging with Families through Seasonal Events to support parishes as they plan to engage with families in the year ahead and on Wednesday, February 1, we offer Resourcing Lent and Easter and for all ages as Lent begins on Wednesday, February 22! On Tuesday, February 21 we have a Toddler Teams Gathering a chance to chat about ideas, inspiration and encouragement to enable toddler groups to thrive – why not join in with your team. For more information or to book a place on any of these sessions, please email [email protected]. |
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Calling Messy Church Teams |
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We will be sharing more information about our project to support Messy Churches to grow and flourish in their contexts towards the end of this month. There’s still time to let us know if you’re interested in learning more. Please email [email protected] to register your interest.
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If you would like to receive the Children, Young People and Family Team newsletter, please subscribe to the Digital Learning Platform here and be sure to tick the ‘Children & Youth’ and ‘Sign me up’ boxes! The first newsletter for 2023 will be sent out shortly. In addition we host a Facebook group for anyone involved in children, young people and family ministry where people share details of events, resources, activities and training and also ask questions, debate ideas and learn together. As always, if you require any specific help or information, please do contact us on [email protected].
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Understanding Health & Safety Responsibilities for Churches |
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Wednesday, March 15, 2023, 2pm - 3pm; Church House, in-person session
Heather Ford, Church Insurance Consultant with Ecclesiastical will be leading this session on Health & Safety. Using easy to understand language, it will explain why managing health and safety effectively is important, provide an overview of health & legislation relevant to churches and offer a step by step guide and the tools to enable churches to feel more confident in managing their health and safety responsibilities.
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Rhythm of Life Lent course |
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The course explores Lenten themes, combined with some key issues, including poverty, racism and the environment. Sessions will provide an opportunity to engage with the Rhythm of Life areas for deepening commitment: praying, encouraging, sharing, reflecting, celebrating, resting and creating.
The course consists of five sessions and can be run in-person (using video clips) or on Zoom. Download the flyer here.
For those wanting to take their engagement with the Rhythm of Life further, there will also be Episcopal Area retreats taking place during Lent.
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Rhythm of Life Get Started session |
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Tuesday, January 17, 2023, 7.30pm - 8.30pm, online
To register your interest and to receive the Zoom meeting link, please email [email protected].
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A morning for new and continuing Parish Disability Reps and for those who considering the role and wanting to find out more.
A day course for clergy and laity to develop their understanding of how to avoid unconscious bias and to make the church more welcoming for everyone.
A Diocesan Lay Pathway for lay people who are unable to commit to becoming Licensed Lay Ministers but still feel called to a preaching ministry on an occasional basis. Please note that applications for this course must be received by 12 noon on Wednesday, January 11.
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Our Director of Lay Ministry takes new role in Wales |
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Our Director of Lay Ministry, Revd Canon Dr Hayley Matthews will be the new Archdeacon of Wrexham, the Bishop of St Asaph announced today. A full report on her appointment may be read read here. Information and contact details regarding lay training opportunities in the Diocese of Leeds may be found here and the Digital Learning Platform may be found here.
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Training for your would-be Parish Environment Officer |
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Do you have a volunteer who needs upskilling to help your church navigate carbon net zero, biodiversity in the churchyard or the Eco Church award scheme? The new Saving Creation ministry pathway of environmental enabling will be running the 8 session Saving Creation Silver (Parish Environment Officer) course from Wednesday, January 18, 7pm - 9pm, online.
Who in your parish could benefit from this training? Details can be found here.
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Saving Creation: The Carbon Net Zero Church Toolkit - webinar |
Wednesday, February 1, 5pm, and Thursday, April 27, 7.30pm, online
This webinar is designed to help you get started on the journey to becoming a carbon net zero church, taking you through the Six Steps to Carbon Net Zero Church Toolkit. Watch the short Saving Creation video here. Webinar details and registration here.
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Money for Mission: Issue 41 |
The January 2023 edition (Issue 41) of Money for Mission is out now. In this edition, 2023 Fee information and news on the Free Online Giving page offered by the Parish Giving Scheme and much more :
- Thinking About Generosity.....
- Happy New Year message
- 2023 Fee information
- Free Online Giving Page from the PGS
- Energy Bill Relief Scheme (reminder)
- Plunkett Foundation Grants
- Church Buildings Council Conservation Grants
- Get £130 for your Church with Ecclesiastical’s Trust 130
If you would like to receive Money for Mission directly, you can sign up for direct mailing by clicking the link in the newsletter.
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New Diocesan Website for 2023 |
A new website for the diocese will be launching in the coming weeks, in conjunction with ChurchEdit and the Diocesan and Cathedrals Digital Community. Existing content has been transferred to the new site. This is an advisory note that some links present on parish websites may need to be updated when the new site goes live. More details are available from [email protected].
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Candles in the Dark - LyCiG event |
Sunday, February 5, 6pm; Bradford Cathedral
Every church a beacon, every one of us a candle.
A celebration of worship, inspiration and encouragement for everyone who wants to see their church growing, with the Rt Revd Sophie Jelley, Bishop of Doncaster.
'Candles in the Dark' is organised by the diocesan LyCiG team.
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Diocese of Leeds Synod:
- Saturday, March 18
- Saturday, July 15
- Saturday, October 14
Church of England General Synod:
- Monday, February 6 - Thursday, February 9
- Friday, July 7 - Tuesday, July 11
- Monday, November 13 - Wednesday, November 15
#DustAndGlory: A Lent journey of faith, failure and forgiveness: Ash Wednesday (Wednesday, February 22) to Easter Day (Sunday, April 9)
Rhythm of Life Lent Course: Resources available here
Step Forward Conference: Saturday, March 11
Thy Kingdom Come: Thursday, May 18 - Sunday, May 28
World Environment Day: Monday, June 5
Ordination of Priests: Saturday, June 24 or Sunday, June 25
Ordination of Deacons: Saturday, July 1 at Bradford Cathedral
Creationtide: Friday, September 1 - Wednesday, October, 4
Diocese of Leeds Generosity Week: Sunday, September 24 - Sunday, October 1
COP 28: Thursday, November 30 - Tuesday, December 12
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A new 2023 Rhythm of Life Lent Course has been created for churches across our diocese. The Rhythm of Life is an initiative that offers an opportunity for Christians to re-align and keep Christ at the centre of our daily lives. Discover the materials for the Lent course here on the Digital Learning Platform.
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The Diocese of Leeds has launched its resources to help churches reach carbon net zero by 2030, 'Saving Creation: Strategic Action to Combat Climate Change'. These include a video, toolkit, and case studies, with more to come. Read more here.
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The latest edition of the Prayer Diary is now online to download.There are fresh prayers for Sudan as well as prayers for Tanzania. Download prayers here.
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The Chief Operating Officer (COO) is the senior lay appointment at the Cathedral and is responsible to the Cathedral Chapter. The role is a statutory one under the Cathedrals Measure 2021. The COO will work closely with the Dean and other members of the Senior Leadership Team to develop and implement the strategic mission of the cathedral as agreed by Chapter, as well as having day to day oversight of the management of the cathedral. Find out more here.
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For all vacancies across the diocese please follow the links below:
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Other Useful Links & Information |
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For safeguarding issues, contact our advisers on:
Carla Darbyshire - Safeguarding Team Leader
Jenny Leccardi - Safeguarding Adviser
Narinder Lyon - Safeguarding Adviser
Nikki Rose - Assistant Safeguarding Adviser
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Moves and Appointments
Revd Sharon Brown to be Priest in Charge of Knottingley with Kellington & Whitley & Priest in Charge of Womersley (Wakefield EA)
Revd Teresa Mclaughlin to be Interim Priest in Charge of the Benefice of Washburn and Mid-Wharfe (Ripon EA)
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The Who's Who directory lists clergy & diocesan staff (email addresses & phone numbers). Access it here
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Contact us with your news |
Please contact the Communications Team with your news so we can share it with the wider diocese. Our regular Enews is published twice a month. Area news stories to [email protected]
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