Welcome to the Enews for April 27
The latest resources, news and more.
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The Revd Canon Anna Eltringham, currently the Team Rector for Oxted, in the Diocese of Southwark, will be the new Bishop of Ripon, Downing Street announced this morning. She will swap Surrey’s North Downs for the Yorkshire Dales and more when she becomes an Episcopal Area Bishop in the Anglican Diocese of Leeds, serving many rural parishes and varied urban communities from Ripon to Ribblehead and Richmond to Wetherby. Read more here
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Christians across our diocese are being urged to pray and fast for Sudan as the conflict continues. The fighting that has erupted in the Sudanese capital, Khartoum, and elsewhere in the country is a direct result of a vicious power struggle within the country's military leadership. Read more here
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Around a thousand people gathered at Newcastle Cathedral to celebrate the inauguration of the Right Reverend Dr Helen-Ann Hartley as the 13th Bishop of Newcastle. Bishop Helen-Ann, formerly Bishop of Ripon in the Diocese of Leeds, succeeds the Right Reverend Christine Hardman who retired in October 2021. Read more here
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Our bishops are sending warmest greetings to our Muslim friends as they celebrate Eid-al-Fitr. The bishops thank our Muslim friends for their contributions to local and national life, and assure them of our prayers during the year ahead. Read more here
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A recent pet service in Bellerby gave people the opportunity to celebrate and pray for their pets, past and present. The service was held in Bellerby Village Community Garden, which is next to several local farms. Read more here
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Hundreds of families poured through the doors of Ripon Cathedral to enjoy this years Spring Food, Home & Garden Fair. Visitors came from all over Yorkshire to see the baby animals kindly provided by Riggmoor Reindeer Co, with Jeffery the donkey and Bullseye the horse proving to be the stars of the show, posing for photographs with the Dean of Ripon, the Very Revd John Dobson. Read more here
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How we respond to climate change as Christians is the topic of an upcoming weekend of events at one of our Huddersfield area churches. Holy Nativity Mixenden are hosting the Doxecology conference on Saturday, May 20, with keynote speakers, workshops and activities exploring creative, political and worship responses to climate change. Read more here
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A spectacular weekend of celebrations in honour of its architect John Carr will be hosted at St Peter’s Church in Horbury from Friday, April 28 to Sunday, April 30. Read more here
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The Diocese of Leeds is offering the opportunity to join its two-year Bradford Mission Apprentice scheme from September 2023. Supported by Church of England funding, we are looking to employ 23 part-time Mission Apprentices to help drive and expand the church’s missional work in the Bradford Episcopal Area. Read more here
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Our Bishops send our Sikh sisters and brothers Vaisakhi greetings |
Our Bishops are sending warm greetings and support to our Sikh sisters and brothers during the festival of Vaisakhi. The Sikh harvest festival also acts as the beginning of the Indian Solar New Year. Read more here
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If you wish to apply for the Occasional Preachers, Eco Mission Enabler (Saving Creation Gold), Lay Pastoral Ministry and Lay Worship Leaders Courses for the 2023-24 academic year, please ensure that you speak to your incumbent, as you will need their support for your application. More information on the range of ministry pathways we offer and the application process can be found here.
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Starting Thursday, May 4 at 7pm |
Explore the places and people of Jesus’ ministry in this eight week course. Through scripture, contemporary writing and archaeological evidence we discover anew how ‘the Word became flesh and dwelt among us.’ The course will be led by Canon Gordon Dey. Find out more here
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A day for people who are interested in revisiting prayer ministry and developing their skills. During the day, we’ll be looking at why praying for people in this way matters, and how Jesus did it. This course will take place at St Mark’s Church, Keighley, and will be led by Revd Angela Hannafin, and Revd Natasha Thomas. Find out more here
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Starting Wednesday, May 31, online |
My Faith Story is an online course designed to help Christians feel more confident about sharing their own personal faith story. The course will be run in three sessions, from 7.30pm - 9pm. Find out more here
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Saturday, July 15 at 10am, St Peter's Addingham |
All are welcome to come and try new ways of prayer – or take time for ways you know and love. The day is free but donations are welcome if you can. Please bring your lunch – tea and coffee will be provided. To reserve your place, please email Charlie Scott on charlie.scott@leeds.anglican.org. Find out more here
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Christ Church Oxford are offering a two-week residential summer school for members of the clergy, theologians and teachers of religious education. Explore the programme theme Christian Theology in a Time of Global Crises. Participate in seminars taught by members of Oxford University's Theology Faculty, distinguished theologians, and prominent church leaders. Attend lectures from leading scholars in the field of Theology. Find out more here
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Autumn 2023 at the Mirfield Centre |
Ever wondered what theology means and how to study it? Need some guidance on how to dig a bit deeper? This introductory course may well be for you. This course is also required before you can apply to train as a Licensed Lay Minister. Find out more here
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Events across the diocese |
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Saturday, April 29 at 9.30am |
Join Revd John Bavington, vicar of Great Horton and Lidget Green, for a day of exploring the Bible. Attendees will take a deep dive into scripture, learning how it points to the life, death and resurrection of Jesus. Book a place here
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Saturday, April 29 at 10.30am |
An open event for people to come and go as they please. There will be interactive material at prayer stations and people to signpost you to parts of the cathedral you can use for prayer and reflection. With Bishop Tony Robinson. Find out more here.
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Pilgrimage at Ripon Cathedral |
A welcome with light refreshments will be followed by a pilgrimage around the cathedral including a visit to the beautiful and moving crypt. The pilgrimage morning will finish with a Eucharist at 12 noon, leaving the remainder of the day free for you to wander around the cathedral at your leisure and visit the rest of the city. Contact the cathedral office on 01765 603462 if you wish to book. |
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Bishop Tony Robinson, Bishop of Wakefield is planning to celebrate Pentecost on Sunday 28th May with a Picnic Lunch in Thornes Park, followed by a Pentecost Walk to the Cathedral where he hopes to celebrate with a service of Pentecost Praise at 3pm outside, (weather permitting). At the picnic lunch there will be free tea, coffee and soft drinks and a circus entertainer for the children. This is a free event and no booking is necessary. Everyone is welcome. Please contact Caroline Asquith for more at caroline.asquith@leeds.anglican.org. |
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Self Supporting Ministry Celebration |
A special service to celebrate Self Supporting Ministers and Self Supporting Ministry will be held at Garforth St Mary. The preacher will be the Revd Maeve Sherlock Baroness of Durham. If you wish to attend please reply to Natalya.heap@leeds.anglican.org |
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Wednesday, June 14 at 9.30am |
Wellsprings Together along with the Barnabas: Encouraging Confidence team invite you to a half-day conference to encourage you & your church in social action as you seek transformed communities. The event will help provide you with a range of support with specialist advice. With workshops on fundraising for your project, learning how to understand your community's needs, how to establish partnerships and a chance to learn more about the Growing Good resource from Church Urban Fund. Sign up here.
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Leading your Evangelism into Growth |
Monday, September 11 - Wednesday, September 13, The Hayes, Swanwick |
Leading your Evangelism into Growth is a conference that helps individuals and churches grow realistically and creatively in evangelism. They want to help everyone to be more comfortable and more confident in lovingly sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ. Bursaries are available for this conference. Find out more on our website: www.leadingyourchurchintogrowth.org.uk
or by contacting toby@leadingyourchurchintogrowth.org.uk.
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Thursday, February 29 - Thursday, March 7, 2024 |
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Barnabas: Encouraging Confidence is the way in which the Diocese of Leeds wants to support churches to move forward in mission, ministry and sustainability, in a way that is prayerful, intentional and, within the grace of God, possible. Barnabas offers every church resources and support at different levels, with a view to us all working towards the diocesan vision of Confident Christians, Growing Churches, Transforming Communities. Find out more here
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The Church of England is providing a range of resources to help churches and parishes to mark the Coronation of King Charles III, an historic moment in the life of our nation. It includes a Book of Daily Prayer, liturgical resources, social media graphics and more. Read more here
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Coronation of King Charles III: Saturday, May 6
The Coronation Big Lunch: Sunday, May 7
The Big Help Out: Monday May 8
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 30 November - Tuesday 12th December
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Barnabas: Encouraging Confidence is the way in which the Diocese of Leeds wants to support churches to move forward in mission, ministry and sustainability. Watch this video to hear more about what Barnabas is and how is can help.
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...is the name of Bishop Nick's blog and his most recent entries can be viewed here.
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The Cathedral is currently developing a new forward strategy, and looking ahead to 2025 when Bradford will be the UK City of Culture. They are implementing a new governance structure following the introduction of the Cathedrals Measure 2021. This post will form a key part of the operations and administration team at Bradford Cathedral, helping to ensure that our governance and administration is streamlined, efficient and effective. Find out more about this role here
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St John’s Great Horton and St Wilfrid’s Lidget Green are exciting, intercultural churches in busy and diverse areas of Inner Bradford. We are growing in numbers and have a vision for planting new churches. We are looking for someone to come and join our growing staff team in the role of parish administrator. Find out more about this role here
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For all other vacancies across the diocese please follow the links below:
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Useful Links & Information |
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For safeguarding issues, contact our advisers on:
safeguarding@leeds.anglican.org or call 0113 353 0257
Carla Darbyshire - Safeguarding Team Leader
Jenny Leccardi - Safeguarding Adviser
Narinder Lyon - Safeguarding Adviser
Nikki Rose - Safeguarding Adviser
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Moves and Appointment
Revd John Butler has been granted Permission to Officiate in the Diocese of Leeds
Revd Rachel Cave has been granted Permission to Officiate in the Diocese of Leeds
Revd Yvonne Callaghan has been granted Permission to Officiate in the Diocese of Leeds
Revd James Rodley has been appointed as Incumbent of Hellifield and Long Preston in the Ripon Episcopal Area
Revd Hannah Raitt, currently serving as Assistant Curate in the Benefice of St Matthew Bankfoot and St Stephen West Bowling in the Bradford Episcopal Area, has been appointed as Interim Urban Pioneer Minister for the said Benefice
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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 May 11. Area news stories to enews@leeds.anglican.org
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