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Just to mention that there will be a meeting of the Doncaster Theology group on Monday 12th May from 10.00am-12noon at my home, 15, Grange View, Balby, Doncaster. DN4 0XL (tele: 01302-570205). We shall be looking at Callum Brown, Religion and Society in Twentieth Century Britain (London, 2006). John Thomson will be leading the first session and we shall look at about 1/3rd of the book. If you coming please can you inform John for refreshment purposes by Friday 9th May, on john.thomson@sheffield.anglican.org.

WORLD CHURCH WEEKEND

The Diocese of Sheffield will have the privilege of welcoming a number of bishops prior to this year’s Lambeth Conference. Accompanied by their wives, they include:

To celebrate their visit, the Partners in World Mission (PWM) committee of the diocese are promoting a special pre-Lambeth weekend of events, featuring:

A promotional poster for the weekend and 4 tickets for World Church Praise has been sent to each parish. More tickets and further information are available from Robert Lunt, med@samsgb.org.

ORGANIST WANTED

All Saints Church Intake, Doncaster are seeking a church musician to play the organ for services on a regular basis, to develop the music of the church and to build up a singing group/choir. The successful candidate would be expected to work closely with the vicar, to be flexible enough to work with both traditional and modern musical influences, and to be dependable. The fee level is available on request. Enquiries in the first instance to: The Revd. Lydia Wells, The Vicarage, Kingston Road, Doncaster DN2 6LS Tel: 01302 343119

THE WEEK AHEAD

This week, the Church remembers: Matthias the Apostle on Wednesday 14th May 2008; Caroline Chisholm, Social Reformer (1877) on Friday 16th; and Dunstan, Archbishop of Canterbury, Restorer of Monastic Life (988) on Monday 19th.

CHRISTIAN AID WEEK

It is Christian Aid Week this week – having started on Sunday 11th, it will continue till Saturday 17th. Details of projects and how to donate can be found at www.caweek.org.

MPS SAY WE NEED SPIRITUALITY

DESIGNER PRAYER CUSHIONS

Are you tired of giving meaningless gifts to loved ones that just end up in a cupboard? Then surprise your family and friends with a Pure Prayer Cushion - an encouraging reminder of God’s love to you and your loved ones.

Celebrate in a new way with a unique designer prayer cushion gift for all occasions. It’s a beautiful personal gift for: Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Confirmations and Christmas or just treat yourself and your home to these inspirational cushions - they look great in bedrooms and living rooms etc!

PRAYERS FOR BURMA

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, has written to the Anglican church in Burma following the devastation of Cyclone Nargis in the area of the Irrawaddy River Delta. For further details, go to: http://www.archbishopofcanterbury.org/1789

ISRAEL AT 60

RUSHDIE FAVOURITE TO WIN “BEST OF BOOKER”

SHEFFIELD TALKING NEWS

(STN) sends audio cassettes or CDs of news from the local papers free each week to people who are blind, visually impaired or unable to read a newspaper through disability. There is also an occasional magazine. The Royal Mail does not charge for delivery. We hope that readers of this article will pass on news of the service to people who may benefit from it. Anyone interested in subscribing, or receiving a sample tape or CD initially, should ring 0114 242 3088 (answerphone), OR write to STN, c/o Sheffield Royal Society for the Blind, Darnall Works, Prince of Wales Road, Darnall, Sheffield S9 4DZ OR visit our website: www.sheffieldtalkingnews.org.uk

SAMS ROAD SHOW

'Fiesta Latina' – South American Mission Society (SAMS) Sheffield Roadshow 17 May 2008 @ 7:00 - 10:00 pm

On the evening of Saturday 17 May, the church of St Polycarp’s, Malin Bridge, Sheffield, hosts a special SAMS event with food, Latin dancing and presentations on the work of God’s church in various South American countries. These include a live telephone link with Dr Andrew Leake, working for the Anglican social programme in Northern Argentina in the battle against deforestation of indigenous lands for growing soy for the European and Chinese markets. Tickets cost £4 (£2 for children). Pay on the door but let us know you're coming by emailing med@samsgb.org.

SAINTS ALIVE!

A joint choir from some churches in the South East of Sheffield will be performing ‘Saints Alive’ by Roger Jones on Friday 16th May 2008 @ 7:30pm at Emmanuel Church, Thorpe Drive, Waterthorpe, Sheffield. ‘Saints Alive’ sings the story of the birth of the Church on the day of Pentecost, which is one of the most thrilling accounts in the Bible, and one of the most relevant to life today. Admission only by Ticket: Only 120 tickets for each venue. There is no charge for tickets, but there will be an opportunity to give a donation on the night.

Tickets can be obtained by post - please send a self-addressed stamped envelope to:-

Make sure you state the number of tickets required and for which date. If you want more details please email: pam-johnson@tiscali.co.uk

OCCUPATIONAL PRAYER CYCLE

We ask you to pray this week (14th - 20th May) for people from the following occupations;- People working in newspapers, radio and television, other professionals and experts. 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/. Remember to pray for the people who sent you these 'Snippets'.

ON THE MOVE

BOWLER. The Reverend Neil Bowler, Assistant Curate of St Jude, Hexthorpe, resigned, effective 4th May 2008.

VACANCY

General Manager, Sheffield Cathedral

This is a full-time post, 35 hours per week. Normal hours are Monday – Friday 0900 – 1700, but some evening and weekend working will be required.

Applications should be submitted in writing, or by email to paul.shackerley@sheffield-cathedral.org.uk by noon on Friday 9 June 2008. They should include a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, and the names and contact details of two referees. Interviews will be held on 17 June.

PARISH EVENTS

St Thomas’, Worsbrough

As part of our 150th anniversary celebrations, there will be a special performance by our own choir at St Thomas’ Church, drawing upon five centuries of hymns and music. Please come along and help us celebrate by joining us.

St Peter & St Paul, Barnby Dun

Wedding Dresses from 1930 to date, with replicated bouquets, flower arrangements, many photographs and refreshments on sale. ADMISSION £1

All Saints, Aston

Sunday May 18th @ 7pm Spring Concert given by the choir of All Saints Aston with orchestra and soloists The concert will include parts 2 & 3 of Handel's Messiah including the Hallelujah Chorus with trumpets and drums. Also the Armed Man - Mass of Peace by Karl Jenkins Tickets £4 - pay on the door. Free glass of wine in the interval!

Church of the Ascension, Woodlands

In aid of The Church of The Ascension, Woodlands (between Cranborne & Verwood) - at 8 Church Hill, Woodlands.

All Hallows, Harthill

All Hallows Church Harthill will be holding their Spring Fair in Church Lane, next to the church, or in church in the case of inclement weather. Many stalls including cakes, plants, books and CREAM TEAS.

St Nicholas, Bradfield

Performers include Tasmin Little, John Lenehan, The Meirion Chamber Ensemble, The Yorkshire Imperial Band, The Abbeydale Singers and The Brass Players, 360 Wind and Piano Ensemble, and a Gilbert and Sullivan evening with soloists from D'Oyly Carte.

WHIRLOW GRANGE EVENTS

Follow the Fool

Follow the Fool is a 3 day retreat at Whirlow Grange in Sheffield, led by leading spirituality author Angela Ashwin from the Southwell Diocese in Nottinghamshire, will be held from 16th to 18th May 2008, at a cost of just £105. The demand for this retreat will be high with such a prestigious speaker, so don’t delay reserve a place today by telephone to “Portia Wilkins” on 0114 236 3173. A deposit of £50 is all that is required. Bookings close on the 5th May.

Reflections Retreat

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

Also 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!

Mission, Ministry & Training NEWS

CONFLICT RESOLUTION

For ALL adults in contact with Children and Young People How can we help children and young people to learn to resolve their conflicts?

at Sheffield Cathedral, in the Domino Hall on Saturday June 14 2009 - 9.30 am start finishing with lunch at 12.30 pm, Cost £5 (lunch included)

CRESST (Conflict Resolution Education in Sheffield Schools Training) works with any organisation working with children and young people. It does exactly what it's name says in providing training and resources to schools, both primary and secondary, to help young people to develop ways of resolving conflicts so that they do not end in violence of one sort or another! The skills they learn are invaluable in school and community. CRESST also trains peer mediators.

The morning will address conflict resolution awareness, develop skills to successfully manage your own conflict and also provide activities and ideas to educate and support young people

CORE SKILLS FOR CHILDREN'S WORK

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

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