Tuesday 24th June 2008
This week, the Church remembers: the birth of John the Baptist today; Cyril, Bishop of Alexandria, teacher (444) on Friday 27th June 2008; Irenaeus, Bishop of Lyons, teacher (c. 200) on Saturday 28th; Peter and Paul the Apostles, on Monday 30th.
This Sunday is the Sixth Sunday after Trinity.
Please note that all courses are listed in the appendix. Please look at these regularly as they are updated weekly.
Jobs are posted so that you can make these known amongst members of your church community.
On Sunday, Bishop Cyril will ordain the following candidates as deacon in Sheffield Cathedral and your prayers are asked for each of them:
The following will be ordained priest in forthcoming days:
The Archbishop of Brazil, the Most Revd Maurico Andrade, will be visiting the Diocese of Sheffield between the 28th and 30th June. The Archbishop, who leads the Igreja Episcopal Anglicana do Brasil (the Anglican Church of Brazil), will be undertaking a number of different activities in order to build international ties.On Sunday 29th, the Archbishop will be presiding at a service at St James and St Christopher’s Church, Shiregreen . Afterwards, he will join the parishioners for a barbecue lunch.
On Monday, he will be visiting the Sheffield Cathedral’s Archer Project, before meeting the Lord Mayor of Sheffield, Councillor Mrs Jane Bird and rounding off the trip by visiting the Community of the Resurrection at Mirfield. “We’re all delighted that Archbishop Mauricio will be coming to visit us here in Shiregreen”, said the Revd Anesia Nascimento-Cook. “It’s a wonderful way of showing that Shiregreen is very much a part of the world-wide Anglican Communion, as is every parish in this Diocese.” The Diocese of Sheffield retains many other international links, mostly especially with the Church in Argentina.
The Province of Brazil, which is one of the few Portuguese speaking churches in the Communion, became autonomous in 1965.There are 10 Dioceses in the Province of Brazil: Amazon; Brasilia; Curitiba; Missionary District of Oeste-Brasil; Pelotas; Recife; Rio de Janeiro; Sao Paulo; South Western Brazil; Southern Brazil. Archbishop Mauricio is undertaking a number of engagements in the weeks leading up to the Lambeth Conference on behalf of USPG: Anglicans in World Mission, one of the Anglican Church’s oldest mission agencies. Archbishop Mauricio is one of the International Trustees of USPG.
For further details, contact Neil Traynor at USPG on 01924 489669 or 07887 778 757
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/article4187490.ece
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/uk/article4188926.ece
As part of 150yrs Anniversary of St Thomas’ church an Art Exhibition by the students of Barnsley Academy will be held in the Parish Hall, Bank End Road, Worsbrough Dale on Friday 27th until Monday 30th June. The students have been asked to create art work depicting the church and each piece is designed in the style of artists and art movements from the last 150yrs. Students from age 11 to 19yrs have been involved in the project and have used a wide variety of art materials to produce their work. The exhibition is open Fri/Sat/Mon 10am to 4pm and Sun 11am to 4pm.
There will be refreshments available .
As part of St. Thomas Church, Worsbrough Dale, there will be a talk and presentation entitled “Thomas, Luke, Mary and James: Churches and their Saints in the South Yorkshire Coalfield.”
This will be held in St Thomas’ Parish Hall [Bank End Road, Worsbrough Dale] and will start at 7pm.
Dr Graham Jones, author of “Saints in the Landscape”, believes that the choice of a church’s patron saint can teach a lot about the local community, it’s concerns, character and history.
Diocesan Development Day Saturday 4th October 2008 At The Cathedral Church of St Peter and St Paul Sheffield Led by the Diocesan Environment Group
Key Note Speaker: Revd Dave Bookless Director of A Rocha UK
The 2008 Diocesan Development Day will take the form of a conference to explore issues of creation care and contemporary spirituality within the Church. The main sessions will be led by the Revd Dave Bookless, Director of A Rocha UK and author of the recently published: Planetwise'. For more details see your vicar who has an outline of the day and a booking form.
The publicity and application form is being sent out via email to all parishes but can also be downloaded from the bottom of the ministry training pages of the website (via the following link) http://www.sheffield.anglican.org/MinistryTraining.php
Or for further information contact Mike Gilbert on: 0114 2787020
The Charities Act 2006 requires all parishes with an annual income of £100,000 pa or more to register with the Charity Commission, starting this October. The Diocese of Sheffield is working with the support of the national church as one of two pilot dioceses to help parishes with this process.
A meeting was held on 17th June with those parishes with income known to be above this threshold. Although the procedure is fairly straightforward, there are some important guidance notes which need to be followed if registration is to be successfully achieved.
NO PARISH SHOULD REGISTER WITHOUT SEEKING ADVICE FROM THE DIOCESE.
If your 2007 income was £100,000 or above, and you did not attend this meeting, please contact Nick Hutton at Church House Rotherham on 01709 309151 or nick.hutton@sheffield.anglican.org for guidance.
We ask you to pray this week (25th June - 1st July) for people from the following occupations;- Voluntary workers outside their home country, missionaries.
The Occupational Prayer Cycle, which runs week by week, covers nearly all occupations over the course of the year. It is produced by South Yorkshire Workplace Chaplaincy (SYWC), and more information can be found on their website at http://www.sywc.org.uk/opc/.
People who work for love also need fair treatment.
Challenge yourself, Change the world walk the…
Saturday 5th July, Starts 8.30pm for St. Luke’s, Lodge Moor
A 17-mile dusk-till-dawn sponsored night hike from Lodge Moor into the Peak District.
Money raised will help some of the world’s poorest communities through Christian Aid and CAFOD. Visit www.sheffieldnighthike.org.uk or ring 0114 246 5064 for more information.
Thrybergh -Summer Fayre Sat 28 June 1pm - 3pm - Stalls, refreshments, games, country kitchen, Fancy dress for children 2pm. Admission 25p
Christ Church Brampton Bielow
Strawberry Fair on Saturday 5th July 2008 at 2.00pm
in the Church Hall & Vicarage garden
Christchurch Road West Melton
11th - 13th July from 10.00am - 4.00pm each day.
Come and see our village church transformed by flowers on the theme "Happiness is..."
Lunches, afternoon teas and refreshments available throughout the weekend.
Saturday 12th July 12noon onwards – bouncy castle, stalls, bricabrac, tombola, children’s fancy dress competition, lunches and cream teas! St Peter’s Church, Reney Avenue, Greenhill
FOR SALE
Beautiful white wedding dress with lots of detail on bodice and train (photo on request from elizabeth@bishopofsheffield.org.uk)
Brand new – never worn. Size 10-12 (made for height 5’4”) £250
Contact Elizabeth Lunt on 07747 500 212
Snippets is published every Tuesday.
Email your contributions to Sheffield@media33.co.uk by Monday of each week.
Thanks for all your contributions!
Revd. Rob Marshall
Diocesan Communications Adviser
CLCGB
St Martins House,
2 Barnsley Road,
Wath-Upon-Dearne,
S63 6PY
MODULES:
All sessions 7.30 to 9.30
June 23rd
Leadership Skills
July 7th
Children and Community part 1
Sept 1st
Children and Community part 2
Sept 15th
Programme Planning
Sept 29th
Pastoral Awareness
October 20th
Spirituality and the Bible
Come to all or choose the modules you are interested in. For further information on costs and booking etc, please contact Jenny Lambourne on 01709 309144 or jenny.lambourne@sheffield.anglican.org
10th July 2008
Banner Cross Methodist Church, Ecclesall Road, Sheffield 7.00pm – 9.30pm
Following their excellent presentation to the Diocesan Celebratory Event in Rotherham we are pleased to invite Krista Thordal and Bill Horrocks, independent trainers with the Anne Craft Trust.
This event is suitable for anyone involved in SVP or similar, support groups or home visiting schemes and by the end of the session participants will:
1. Understand the term Vulnerable Adult
2. Have information about the legal and policy framework
3. Have guidance about Good Practice
4. Have information about when and how to share concerns
5. Have the opportunity to reflect on the next steps for your denomination
If you would like to join us please confirm your interest as soon as possible with Anne Ashton
Tel: 0114 2566453
Fax: 0114 2562673
email: aashton@hallam-diocese.com
June 26th 2008 9.30am- 4pm
Wilson Carlile College of Evangelism, Sheffield
A day that is particularly useful for those in a “traditional” church setting, but thinking about establishing something fresh in their local context. Hear about the experiences of two Church Army evangelists and take part in an interactive exercise to explore in greater depth some of the issues raised. The cost is £15, including refreshments and lunch. To book, or for more information, contact Wendy Evans, tel 0114-278-7020, w.evans@churcharmy.org.uk.
Christian Presence in a Multifaith Society
A study day with Richard Sudworth
of the Church Mission Society
Saturday 5th July - 10am to 4pm at
Christ Church Pitsmoor - Cost £3.
Bring your own packed lunch.
Contact 01142757240 office@christchurchpitsmoor.com
9th-11th July 2008 WHIRLOW GRANGE
Reflections Retreat is based upon an improvised drama approach and designed to enable participants to take back the model to their congregations and “grow it on” led by Steve and Nicky Kierl the 3 day innovative workshop is a must for all those interested in exploring the Characters of the Bible through improvisation. Fully inclusive cost including accommodation just £150.
Weekend Walking Retreat
22nd-24th August 2008
New to Whirlow Grange is a Weekend Walking Retreat with an option to stay over until bank holiday Monday. This will be a good opportunity for you to get your family and friends to visit Sheffield, but be entertained and accommodated at Whirlow Grange. Three action packed days, with three grades of Walks each day, and some extra special treats for participants. The weekend has been designed for those not fully happy in an indoors retreat environment, and will have an environmental focus. Led by the Warden, Graham Holland, Ramblers expert Brenda Blaydes and seasoned Peak District Walker David Hughes, it will also feature input by Rev Mike Gilbert the Bishop of Sheffield’s Environmental Adviser. The cost is just £125. Don’t miss it! Book it now!
A Rector is sought for St Mary Magdalene in Whiston, which is a semi-rural extended village with a population of approximately 9,000.
The Church can offer:
The Church is looking for a Rector who will:
Incumbent’s stipend (£21,310). Housing provided in Whiston Rectory
Closing date: 27th June
Interviews: 17th July
For an application form please contact the Archdeacon’s Secretary, Diocesan Church House, 95-99 Effingham Street, Rotherham S65 1BL. Tel: (01709 309110) Fax: (01709) 512550. E-mail: archdeacons.office @sheffield.anglican.org
For an informal conversation and/or guided tour of the Church, please contact one of the Churchwardens, Alan Teale on 01709 820535 / ateale@tiscali.co.uk or Jane Ellis on 01709 519604 / jane.ellis1@yahoo.co.uk
Appointment to the post is subject to a routine check through the Criminal Records Bureau and medical fitness for the post
Doncaster Methodist Circuit is seeking administrator to support Superintendent Minister.
The position requires secretarial and communication skills, computer literacy.
A grasp of Methodist organisation is desirable but not essential.
Normal working hours 12hrs per week, over 2 days with some flexibility.
Salary £4,800 -£5,400 pa
Applications and CV to j.purdy84@btinternet.com or Mr J Purdy, Marina House, Hatfield Road, Thorne DN8 5RA. Closing date 30 June 2008
18 hours per week (working pattern negotiable over not less than 4 days)
St Mark’s is an Anglican church with a large and vibrant congregation. It is firmly in the Liberal-critical tradition seeking to make the Gospel relevant and central in today’s world. We are seeking to recruit a church administrator to work as part of our staff team.
We are looking for someone who will bring efficiency, innovation, confidence and a Christian spirituality to the church’s administration and so enable the total work of the church to flourish.
The person we are looking for will:
It is a Genuine Occupational Requirement that the post is held by a Christian.
Salary £15.5K - £19.5K Pro Rata
Closing Date
Friday 4th July 2008
Short Listing
Sunday 6th July 2008
Interviews
Monday 14th July 2008
Further details and information packs are available on the Church website:
Application is by CV and supporting letter/information.
Sheffield Children’s Hospital is a highly regarded specialist hospital
CHAPLAINCY TEAM LEADER
(Ref 425-161-08)
£28,313 - £37,326 pa pro rata (Band 7)
20.5 hours per week
Do you enjoy working with adults and children of all ages?
Do you want to offer direct pastoral and spiritual care
that makes a difference?
Do you want to spend more time on the wards than in the office?
If so we are seeking an Anglican priest or an experienced lay person to lead a small ecumenical Chaplaincy team. You will offer pastoral and spiritual care to children, families and staff of all faiths and none as well as heading up the team.
If you would like to arrange a visit or to talk with a member of the Chaplaincy Team, please contact 0114 2717338.
An application pack can be obtained via the NHS Jobs website www.jobs.nhs.uk or via email at jobapplications@sch.nhs.uk or by contacting the HR Department on (0114) 2260634 (answer phone).
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