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Diocesan e-news
Welcome to the e-news for February 21

Welcome to the latest enews with events, resources, news and more.
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News
A founder of Bradford's Sorted project, Andy Milne, has been appointed by the Archbishop of York to lead a new Missional Youth Church Network (MYCN) beginning in the North of England. It is in joint partnership with Church Army and the Archbishop of York Youth Trust. The vision of MYCN is to establish at least 30 missional youth churches (MYC) over the next five years, enabling 11-18 year olds to build community and discover faith in Jesus Christ. Read more here
Education experts from the diocese have travelled to our link dioceses in Tanzania to explore vital work which we are supporting with different schools. The trip will see eight members of our diocese visit a ra nge of schools across Tanzania. Whilst away, the team is writing a blog and providing updates on what they experience and achieve. Why not follow along here?
A celebration of marriage and good health at St Mark’s, Harrogate, has featured on Davina McCall’s This Time Next Year TV programme. Pat Sutcliffe, a part-time consultant with Cambridge Weight Plan, Harrogate, pledged to lose five stone in 12 months following successful surgery for colonic cancer. And she timed her effort so she could also renew her wedding vows after 45 years of marriage to husband John.  Read more here
Nurturing hope in a hurting world is the theme of this year’s Mothering Sunday liturgy, which has been specially written for the Mothers’ Union. “For 2019 Mothering Sunday liturgy has once more been written for us by the students of St. Mellitus College, London,” said diocesan MU President Jean Thurman. “We are encouraged to share this with clergy and on the MU website there are several really useful resources.”
A brand new five-session ecumenical course for discussion groups, which is ideal for Lent, has been written by Bishop of Leeds, Nick Baines. Daring to see God Now takes inspiration from the Gospel of Mark, in particular the narrative of Jesus ‘proclaiming the Good News of God’. 
Around the Areas
"Honorary Canons are faith ambassadors for the Diocese and its three Cathedrals ," says the Very Revd Jerry Lepine, Dean of Bradford: "I am delighted to welcome four new Canons - Revd Kathia Shoesmith, Revd Phil Stone, Revd Mike Cansdale and Revd Michael Wood," said Dean Jerry, after their installation. They are pictured with Bishop of Kirkstall, the Right Revd Paul Slater, who officiated at the service. 
Deaf Christians and hearing friends have launched a new service led entirely in British Sign Language , but translated and voiced into English for hearing people. There was a good turnout at the first event held at Christ Church, Pellon, Halifax, which will now be repeated on the second Sunday evening of every month.  Read more here
A striking new kitchen and communal space at St Matthew's, Chapel Allerton, has been officially opened by the Lord Mayor of Leeds. The £150,000 project was funded by loans from worshippers and grants from charitable bodies. It has provided an attractive curved kitchen and meeting area. A dementia cafe will be one of the many uses for the new facilities and other work undertaken in the re-ordering.  Read more here
The interior of Ripon Cathedral is to be filled with son et lumiere , (sound and light) as part of a series of events designed to commemorate 50 years since a man first stood on the moon. Projections of the solar system will fill the building accompanied by a rendition of Holst’s The Planets on the magnificent Lewis organ during the event on March 15.  Read more here
The Dean of Wakefield Cathedral, the Very Revd Simon Cowling is inviting people to unite under its roof at a time of national uncertainty. In an open letter to people in Wakefield and beyond he writes: "We live in anxious times and the sources of that anxiety are manifold but have to do with an economic precariousness; a lack of confidence, a lack of trust in our political process, and an uncertainly about who we are as a nation." Read more here
Events
Talking About The E Word at St Peter's Gildersome on Thursday, March 28 will be evangelists, Sophie Jelley from Durham Cathedral and author and vicar, Matt Woodcock, sharing ideas and good practice. The day is open to all clergy and lay people who want to engage with those outside the church. The day runs from 10am to 3.15pm, lunch included. Click here for more information and to book a space.
Our three cathedrals in Bradford, Ripon and Wakefield are welcoming new Honorary Canons for 2019 . For details of those becoming canons and dates for the installation services please follow this link. 
"Simple Stitch for Wellbeing" is a four week textiles course starting on Thursday, March 7, 10am - 12.30pm at Dewsbury Minster. Run by the Revd Anne Wood, it offers a gentle and mindful break from the usual pace of life. Using simple running stitch the focus will be on the stilling and the stitching, more than the making! For more information or to book, please contact Anne on 07929 452439.
A day of prayer org anised by the Bradford Area Prayer and Spirituality Team will be taking place on Saturday, May 18 at Haworth Road Methodist Church. All are invited to this day of prayer which will include: reflection on God in the scriptures, listening to God, silence and storytelling. Refreshments available from 9:30am for a 10am start. To book a place, please contact Nicholas Clews: 01274 662735 or [email protected]
Wakefield Cathedral is getting ready to play its part in the city’s rhubarb festival this weekend – with a rhubarb inspired menu, a rhubarb trail, rhubarb arts and crafts – and the Archdeacon of Pontefract will be joining in, celebrating all things rhubarb at the cathedral's Sunday morning services. Find out more here
A training day for current or prospective volunteer lay trainers is to take place at the Bingley Trinity Centre on Monday, March 25. Starting at 10am, this Train the Trainer Workshop aims to encourage confidence and skill in delivering courses. The day will include models of teaching and learning, confident leadership and using the Digital Learning Platform. Find out more here
For further events:
Across the Diocese click here
Across one of the 5 areas : Bradford - Huddersfield - Leeds - Ripon - Wakefield
Training events across the diocese - Digital Learning Platform
Resources
"Take responsibility for your discipleship ...join the online learning community" urged Bishop Nick at the close of last years Diocesan Lay Conference. The Digital Learning Platform is full of great information - and you ca n join up now by visiting it and registering here
The February 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.
The Church of England's 2019 Lent and Easter campaigns, LentPilgrim and EasterPilgrim have been announced. For more information and to o rder or download some of the available resources visit the Church of England website. Wherever you are, these resources should help your church mark these important seasons in the church calendar.
The free monthly printed news for March was delivered around the diocese on February 15 -   check pick-up points and where your church's are here. This month's issue includes: national funds which will boost city centre church projects, a special birthday in Wakefield, honorary canons taking their place at Ripon Cathedral and a repair service for wonky donkeys.
WaterAid have just launched their new Lent appeal, Jars of Change 2019. They are inviting churches to join Jars of Change to transform communities with clean water for the very first time and have created a range of free resources available for churches to inspire their congregations. Visit their website for more information.
For two weeks each year, thousands of individuals, companies and groups across the UK come together to celebrate the people who grow our food, people who live in some of the poorest countries in the world and who are often exploited and badly paid. This year Fairtrade Fortnight is focusing on the people – in particular the women – who grow the cocoa in the chocolate we love so much.  Find out more here
Media
 .. .is the name of Bishop Nick's blog, which includes his Thought for the Day from BBC Radio 2. Take a look at it here
Bishop Nick's appearances in the House of Lords are also recorded here .
...is the name of Bishop Helen-Ann's blog, which includes her reflections and sermons from various places. Take a look at it here
Holy Trinity Boar Lane, located in the centre of Leeds, has successfully secured funding towards a new week-day church that will be formed for those who work in the city. Here is a short video, sharing the thoughts of those involved in this exciting project. Watch the video here
Bishop of Bradford, Toby Howarth, introduces the new Resource Church in Bradford’s City Park. It will be a friendly Christian worship centre that will reach out and embrace the whole community – welcoming the large resident student and business population in particular, alongsid e those who call the city centre their home. Watch the video here
Useful links & Information
For safeguarding issues, contact: 
Jenny Price 07800 740001 
Jenny Leccardi  07872 005189 or
Narinder Lyon  07872 005309
Moves and Appointments
Revd Chris Chorlton to be Vicar of Girlington, Heaton and Manningham (Bradford EA).
Revd Jenny Ramsden to become the (p/t) Interfaith Advisor to the Bishop of Leeds.
Revd Peter Needham to be Vicar of Athersley and Carlton (Wakefield EA).
Revd Tracy Milne to become the Leader and Minister of Sorted Church, Bradford.
Revd John Harris, Priest-in-Charge of Woolley with West Bretton has resigned.
Capt Andy Milne to be Strategic Lead for Missional Youth Church Network for the Northern Province.
Useful Contact Details
The Who's Who directory lists clergy & diocesan staff (email addresses & phone numbers). Access it here  
Contact us with your news
Please contact the Communications Team with your news for future editions. The e-news is published twice a month. The next edition will be sent out on March 7. Area news stories to  [email protected]   
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