Welcome to the Enews for June 8
The latest resources, news and more.
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How our larger churches can respond the challenges posed by emerging from the COVID-19 pandemic is the topic at an upcoming diocesan training day. Recent research shows that larger churches (with over 100 people) have typically recovered less well after COVID than many smaller churches. Read more here
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Two new bishops in the Diocese of Leeds will be consecrated at York Minster on Thursday, June 22. The Revd Canon Smitha Prasadam, Chaplain of St Albans, Copenhagen, is to be the next Bishop of Huddersfield, while the Revd Canon Anna Eltringham, Team Rector of Oxted, will be the next Bishop of Ripon. Read more here
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Ordinands across the diocese are getting ready to begin their ministry this summer. 18 new deacons will be ordained at Bradford Cathedral on Saturday, July 1, before starting curacies in parishes all over our region. Read more here
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How we can get involved in our communities better is the topic of an upcoming joint event in the diocese. On Wednesday, June 14 the Barnabas: Encouraging Confidence team are partnering with the Wellsprings Together team to hold a joint event, “Encouraging Confidence in Social Action”, which is open to all and is an chance to gather together to celebrate and learn. Read more here
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Passers-by in Skipton could be forgiven for thinking Spiderman was in town recently as nimble figure clambered over the roof of Christ Church and abseiled down the church tower. In fact they were members of a team of specialist roofers contracted to carry out repairs to the Grade ll* listed Victorian building in Cross Street. Read more here
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Meeting Point, the charity based at Christ Church, Upper Armley, is celebrating 20 years of helping refugees and asylum seekers in the Leeds area. Meeting Point provides practical and emotional support to the many people who arrive in Leeds from around the world seeking sanctuary. 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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Monday, June 26 and Monday, July 3 at 7pm, online |
Have better, more nurturing conversations that draw from the deep wells of our faith. Find out more here
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Starts Wednesday, July 12 at 7pm, online |
A book group held via three Zoom sessions and discussions on an online forum, for anyone who suspects that there may be some hidden treasure in the Bible, but who may need some help to dig that treasure up! 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 [email protected]. Find out more here
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Saturday, July 19 at 7.30pm, online |
You are invited to a time of reflection, prayer and meditation to enter into a deeper awareness of God’s life-giving Spirit. For more information, contact Henriette Howarth who will lead the session. To receive the Zoom link, please email [email protected]. 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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Starting September 2023. Year 1 of this programme, “Spiritual Growth and Transformation”, is for those who want to deepen their own spiritual journey and explore their gifts to accompany others. Year 1 stands on its own but can be followed by Year 2 and 3 with a more specific focus on the ministry of Spiritual Direction. This programme is suitable for both clergy and lay. Contact Charlie Scott to request an application form (deadline for applications is 14th June). 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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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 [email protected] |
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Sunday, June 11 at 3.30pm |
If you are celebrating your Golden Wedding or even a longer time together, Ripon Cathedral warmly invites you to share in this year's special service of thanksgiving and blessing, to renew your vows and to reflect on and celebrate your many years of married life. Please contact [email protected] for tickets.
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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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Summer Proms featuring BD1 Brass, the City of Bradford Brass Brand, take place at St James’, Silsden from 7pm on Saturday, June 17. Tickets priced £10 and £5 for U16s are available from the Vicarage or Silsden Post Office. |
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Churches across the Diocese are encouraged to join the Churches Conservation Trust at St John's Leeds on Saturday, June 24 for their annual Leeds Heritage Skills Festival 2023. This free to attend open day will offer hands on experience with blacksmiths, lead workers, carpenters, stonemasons, glaziers and more in attendance. Churches from across the area are invited to come along and take part, particularly if you know someone who might be considering an apprenticeship or career within the heritage / cultural sector. Find out more here.
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Thursday, July 20 at 7.30pm |
Now that the new king has been installed, The King's Men are returning to All Saints Church, Kirkby Overblow after an absence of 4 years. There will be a new set of choral scholars but the music is sure to be as inspiring as ever. Tickets can be booked online by emailing [email protected] and requesting the number required. There will be a bar on the night for the purchase of wine, beer, soft drinks as well as tea and coffee.
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Leading your Evangelism into Growth |
Monday, September 11 - Wednesday, September 13 |
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
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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 Digital Learning Platform (DLP) is a website that provides online access to learning for people in the Diocese of Leeds. Through its three main strands of Courses, Events and Resources, it seeks to train and equip people those involved in or with links to the life of the church, helping everyone realise who God has called them to be. Find out more here
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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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An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the team at Ripon Cathedral. We are seeking to recruit a Children and Families Officer for 18 hours a week. Children are a vital part of the cathedral community and congregation. Ripon Cathedral’s Children and Family Officer works together with the Canon Pastor in developing the flourishing and growing ministry to children. Find out more about this role here
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This role will give you the amazing opportunity to explore more of what it means to be a disciple of Jesus and grow as a leader of mission in a local church. For two years we will give you skills that will equip you for life, work,mission and leadership, and the opportunity to use and develop them in a local church setting. It's a two-year long adventure giving you the experience of leadership and service, learning alongside a community of other Mission Apprentices. 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:
Carla Darbyshire - Safeguarding Team Leader
Jenny Leccardi - Safeguarding Adviser
Narinder Lyon - Safeguarding Adviser
Nikki Rose - Safeguarding Adviser
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Revd June Cockburn to be as Vicar of Beeston in the Leeds Episcopal Area
Revd Phillipa Slingsby-Lunn, currently serving as Interim Associate Minister for St John’s Clayton, St Peter’s Allerton and St Saviour’s Fairweather Green, to also become Interim Associate Minister for St James’ Thornton in the Bradford Episcopal Area
Revd Harry Gwinnett, currently serving as vicar of St James Thornton, is to be additionally licenced as Associate Minister of St John’s Clayton, St Peter’s Allerton and St Saviour’s Fairweather Green in the Bradford Episcopal Area
Revd Canon June Lawson, currently serving as the Vicar of the Pontefract Benefice in the Wakefield Episcopal Area has been appointed as Chaplain to the Bishop of Rochester
The Revd Canon John Lawson, currently Principal of the Mirfield School of Ministry in the Diocese of Leeds will retire on 31st August 2023
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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 June 22. Area news stories to [email protected]
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