Welcome to the Enews for September 15
Resources, reflections and more following the death of Her Late Majesty.
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Reflection from Bishop Nick |
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Following the sad news of the death of Her Late Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, the Rt Revd Nick Baines, Bishop of Leeds, offered words of sombre reflection to the diocese. Read them here
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Resources/guidance following the death of Her Late Majesty |
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The Church of England's website, which has been updated and now includes an online book of condolence, guidance for parishes, liturgy, prayers and more, can be found here.
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The BBC has said a TV licence is not needed to watch the coverage of the funeral and other live ceremonial events during the national period of mourning. This dispensation allows communities organising events in premises where TV is not usually watched, to screen the ceremonial events live. The full guidance can be found here
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The Church of England has made a variety of resources available for churches. These include images of the Queen and King Charles III, along with music marking the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. These are downloadable via the ACNY Resource Hub, which only editors are able to access. |
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Cambridge University Press has been privileged to be The Queen’s Printer since 1990, and is honoured to have been asked to publish the Special Forms of Service that will be used by clergy in many church and cathedral services of commemoration during the coming days. Download the forms here
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The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, during the national mourning period, has issued guidance for faith and belief groups and those who manage places of worship, who may wish to play an active role during this period. View the guidance here
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Events across the diocese |
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Throughout the week there has been services taking place to give thanks for the life of Her Late Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, and to mark the Accession of His Majesty King Charles III. A number of services continue to take place across the diocese. Please find details of some of those events below.
Saturday, September 17
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Service at Halifax Minster at 7pm
Sunday, September 18
Monday, September 19
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State Funeral streamed at Bradford Cathedral, 10am-4pm
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State Funeral streamed at Wakefield Cathedral, from 10am
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State Funeral streamed at Ripon Cathedral, from 9.30am
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Starting Saturday, September 17 |
Leeds School of Theology are pleased and excited to partner with Lighthouse West Yorkshire in facilitating a dynamic learning community which will serve Christians already working alongside the marginalised or who have a heart to pioneer in this area. Find out more here
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An opportunity for all Licensed Lay Ministers (Readers) to develop an understanding and build confidence in funeral ministry. It will be lead by Alan Stanley & Ann Nicholl and take place at Saint Philip's Church, Scholes, Leeds. Find out more here
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Starting Thursday, September 22 |
There are three levels of training for those seeking to engage in environmental mission and ministry. This Silver level takes place online across eight weeks and will end on Thursday, November 24. Depending on previous training and experience, students may choose to enter training at different levels. Find out more here
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Sunday, September 25 - Sunday, October 2 |
Generosity Week 2022 kicks off across our diocese at the end of September following its successful introduction during last autumn. Churches and individuals are encouraged to explore God’s generosity through eight days of service and worship materials. Find out more via Money for Mission here or on our website here
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Starting Tuesday, September 27 |
An online course taking place over 8 sessions and led by Canon Gordon Dey. It will explore the places and people of Jesus’ ministry.
Through scripture, contemporary writing and archaeological evidence you will discover anew how: ‘... the Word became flesh and dwelt among us.’ Find out more here
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Starting Monday, October 3 |
Through a mixture of live lectures, discussion groups and assigned homework, this course will focus on a Christlike and prophetic response to the interrelated issues of climate breakdown, violence and conflict and racial injustice. The course is a partnership between Leeds School of Theology and Lighthouse West Yorkshire. Find out more here
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Monday, October 3 at Holy Trinity Ripon
Tuesday, October 4 at All Hallows Leeds
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Wellsprings Together is teaming up with the Church Urban Fund to deliver a lively introduction to the ‘Growing Good’ workshops. The Growing Good Toolkit is a free six session course helping churches explore the connection between social action, discipleship and growth. Find out more about the session in Ripon here and in Leeds here.
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Thursday, October 6 at 10am |
An opportunity for clergy, lay leaders and those involved in digital church ministry to explore what online tools and resources are available to help facilitate evangelism and discipleship this Christmas. It will include contributions from the Diocese of Leeds Communications Team and the Church of England Digital Team. Find out more here
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On the death of her late Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, the Rt Revd Nick Baines, Bishop of Leeds, offers this reflection on her life and legacy. Watch the video here
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A key post within the cathedral. They will work across departments and liaise with internal and external stakeholders. They identify key messages for a wide range of audiences and the the most effective ways of communicating with them using a variety of media (digital, social and print) to build, develop and enhance the cathedral’s story, ministry and outreach. Find out more here
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Church Army, Sorted Church’s Directors and the Diocese of Leeds are seeking an enthusiastic Pioneer Youth Evangelist to work alongside vulnerable, unchurched young people in North Bradford. Sorted is run ‘by young people for young people’ which you will embrace whilst developing relationships to empower, enable and equip young people who will become more confident and gain self worth. Find out more here
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Horbury are looking for motivated and organised individuals with the confidence to lead sessions, provide one-to-one and small group support, schools work, trips and residentials. You must work well in a team, have a great sense of humour, and be enthusiastic in supporting young people to have fun, learn and succeed. Find out more here
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For all other vacancies across the diocese please follow the links below:
For clergy vacancies across the diocese click here.
For educational vacancies across the diocese click here.
For non clergy vacancies across the diocese click here.
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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 Steve Nuttall to be licenced as Associate Priest for St John’s Thorpe Edge (Bradford Episcopal Area)
Revd Anne Russell to be Honorary Canon of Wakefield Cathedral
Liz Morton to be Honorary Lay Canon of Wakefield Cathedral
Alison Dean to be Honorary Lay Canon of Wakefield Cathedral
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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 for future editions. The Enews is published twice a month. The next edition will be sent out on September 29. Area news stories to [email protected]
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