Edited by Revd Rob Marshall and Sarah Fisher
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Visit http://www.sheffield.anglican.org/giving/ to download the latest Giving Newsletter and for information and tips for your church finances.
Plan 2050 Lectures – the first of these ground-breaking lectures, “Energy”, will take place this evening (6 October). Tickets are £2 per lecture, available from http://www.sheffield.anglican.org/FaithAndJusticeEnvironment.htm
http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/Pilgrimage-road-closed.5699846.jp
http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/Prison-violence-up-by-50.5701086.jp
http://www.rotherhamadvertiser.com/News.aspx?id=9575
Today William Tynsdale, martyr (1536)
Friday 9 October Denys, bishop and his companions (c.250), and Robert Grosseteste, bishop and philosopher
Saturday 10 October Paulinus, bishop and missionary (644)
Sunday 11 October 18th after Trinity
Monday 12 October Wilfrid, bishop and missionary (709)
Monday 12 October 2009
Speaker: Bishop Steven
9.30—1.00pm. Will include Eucharist and Commissioning of Leaders. Cost is £15 per person, including refreshments and lunch.
Application form available online:
www.sheffield.anglican.org/education/downloads.php
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The new Bishop of Dover and Bishop in Canterbury is to be the Right Reverend Trevor Willmott, formerly the Bishop of Basingstoke. Bishop Trevor, who commented "I feel very privileged to be chosen by the Archbishop for this role", will take over from current Bishop of Dover, the Right Reverend Dr Stephen Venner, who will retire at the end of November.
http://www.canterburydiocese.org/bishopofdover
http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/Poppy-Appeal-for-volunteers.5680107.jp
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Another workshop on how to manage your electricity, gas and water contracts is being held at St Peter’s, Warmsworth, Doncaster on 15 October at 7.30 pm.
Following the same theme as the workshops held in Sheffield and Rotherham in May, it will help you understand your contract better, when to give notice, how to choose the best supplier, and how to get the best deal. http://www.parishresources.org.uk/buying.htm. More details in the Giving News: http://www.sheffield.anglican.org/giving/
Rob Marshall’s account of the talk is available on the Diocesan website http://www.sheffield.anglican.org/DiocesanNews_details.php?news_id=884
Following Racial Justice Sunday, we have received a kind invitation from the Hallam Diocese to the Hallam Justice and Peace Day at St Bernard’s School, Rotherham. We’ll be reflecting together on the opportunities and challenges that we face regarding the Changing Face of Britain and the themes raised in this year’s Racial Justice Sunday. Details of the event and the booking form: http://www.sheffield.anglican.org/documents/JandP-Day-CARJ-09-booking-form.doc
Saturday 10 October
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The Fulwood Conference
November 27-28, 2009
Speakers: Rico Tice, Richard Coekin, Iain Murray
Booking forms and full details from: Christ Church Fulwood, Canterbury Avenue, Sheffield, S10 3RT
Tel: 0114 2301911, Email: admin@fulwoodchurch.co.uk
Website: www.fulwoodchurch.co.uk
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‘Daily readings for Advent and Christmas from St Johns College Nottingham’
The book includes a weekly resource for group reflection by popular demand. All proceeds from sale of the books go towards student bursaries and the College development fund. Price £4.99 per copy (post free). Discount for bulk orders. To reserve your copy now contact us: Tel: 0115 925 1114 email: college@stjohns-nottm.ac.uk (quote Advent Book) www.stjohns-nottm.ac.uk
St Leonard & St Mary Armthorpe Parish Church
9 -11 October, staring Friday evening at 7:30, continuing all Day Saturday and finishing with a Sunday Morning Service at the Parish Church.
This is all FREE - but a thank you offering will be taken on Saturday Night. All are welcome. For more information please contact: Revd Richard Landall 01302 831231
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On Wednesday 14 October the Mothers' Union are holding a Marketing day called “Open The Box”. The day will run from 10am - 3pm at the URC, Sheffield. Coffee is at 10 followed by opening worship, a light hearted quiz. The keynote speaker is Jean Price, Marketing Coordinator (Eng and Ireland). Entry £3, including drinks. Please bring a packed lunch. Everyone is welcome. Pat Simpson: johnandpat59@hotmail.com
SAMS is holding a Roadshow in the Diocese of Sheffield at St Thomas’ Church Hall, Kimberworth. There will be South American food and dancing, and short presentations from: Revd Mario Ágreda, visiting the UK from Buenos Aires on behalf of SAMS and the Sheffield-Argentina diocesan link; Bishop Henry Scriven, Mission Director for South America; and David Clay, recent volunteer in Brazil.
Friday 16 October 2009, 7.00-10.00pm
http://www.samsgb.org/eventsandresources/events.html#event4
The address will be given by Rev Roger Paul the Church of England National Adviser on all things Ecumenical on the subject of "Receptive Ecumenism". The event will take place on Sat 17 October at Blessed Trinity RC Church Northfield Lane,Wickersley S66 2HF. 9.30am - 12.00.
The Annual St. Nicholas Fayre will take place in the Church Hall, Macaulay Road, Broadstone on Saturday 21 November 2009, starting at 10am with an entrance fee of £1 for adults and free admission for children under 12. There will be stalls, prize draws, refreshments, games, gifts, raffle, tombola and a guest appearance by a kindly old gent in a red outfit, possibly with snow on his boots. Entry fees include coffee and mince pies.
Eternal Life: A New Vision; Bishop Jack Spong speaks on the themes of his book.
At 7.30 pm 21 October Sheffield St Mark’s Broomhill. Cost: £12 (£10 for PCN and CRC members) Saturday £18
Contact: Jill Sandham jill.sandham@pcnbritain.org.uk 020 7274 1338
Conference to be held on Saturday 7 November from 10 to 4 at St Mark’s Church Broomhill with Revd Ian Wallis, the new incumbent of St Mark’s and former Principal of the Northern Ordination Course. Further details from info@stmarkscrc.co.uk or 0845 6434694 or www.stmarkscrc.co.uk.
richard.impey@sheffield.anglican.org
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On Thursday 10 December Sheffield Cathedral is hosting the York Provincial Thanksgiving Service of the Mothers' Union at 2pm. The service will be Holy Communion administered by Bishop David Hawtin and Revd Christopher Barley and the speaker will be Vivien Kityo, African General Trustee of the Mothers' Union. Pat Simpson: johnandpat59@hotmail.com
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An experiential course on listening to God, self and others
This will be held at the Central URC from January to June 2010, with one day sessions and a retreat. Details and booking from Whirlow Grange Spirituality Centre - 0114 235 3704
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The Mothers’ Union has now trained 12 facilitators (including 2 clergy) for delivering Marriage Preparation Course to couples who come to our churches for their weddings. The course is called "Loving For Life". These courses are designed to be organised along with the clergy. If anyone in interested in training as a Marriage Preparation Facilitator we would be prepared to organise another Course in 2010. Contact Pat Simpson: johnandpat59@hotmail.com
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The post-holder will develop and deliver a giving programme and should be confident with presenting ‘giving’ within the context of the Church of England. Must have excellent communication skills and a creative and enthusiastic approach, with the ability to enable, equip and engage others. The post-holder will work with a variety of parishes, and should be a communicant member of the Church of England or a full member of a church within the Churches Together in Britain and Ireland. http://www.wakefield.anglican.org/events/vacancies.htm#ChurchHouse
Closing date Friday 23 October
A ‘hands-on’ leader and part of the Senior Management Team, responsible for setting good professional standards of support, motivating staff and volunteers, maintaining shift patterns, covering our Day, Night, Overnight Centre and overview of our residential Hostels. A relevant professional qualification in management and in/or care work would be an advantage. Experience with Supporting People contracts and contract delivery is essential. We wish to appoint to the post an applicant who is committed to the Christian faith. http://www.stgeorgescrypt.org.uk/index.php/information/vacancies
Closing date: 9 October
Contact Mrs. Ann Walls – 0113 245 9061
The Diocese of Sheffield in partnership with Doncaster MBC is pleased to announce the recruitment of a headteacher for Rossington All Saints Church of England, 11-18 Voluntary Aided school. An advertisement appeared in the Times Educational Supplement on 25 September, and further details, including an application form, are available on the school's website: www.theallsaints.net
Closing date: 9 October
Church Army is looking for an experienced self starter who is already working at a senior administration level. Experience of research, report writing and proven analytical and methodical skills with an eye for detail are all important in this key role. The post is based in the Wilson Carlile Centre, Cavendish Street, Sheffield. Full details about the post can be found on the CA website www.churcharmy.org.uk or obtained from Jackie Bartlett j.bartlett@churcharmy.org.uk tel: 0208 309 3539. Closing date 19 October
You are invited to join this pilgrimage, which has been devised by the Sheffield branch of Church Action on Poverty to include places notable in the struggle against poverty and to provide some spectacular views. It is one of several pilgrimages being organised to mark the 10th anniversary of the Poverty Pilgrimage from Iona to London that took place in 1999, and to express solidarity with those in the UK who are poor and vulnerable. Pilgrims can seek sponsorship for the pilgrimage, with proceeds going to help to homeless people and the work of Church Action on Poverty.
The Pilgrimage is approximately 5 miles long and will start at 9.30am on Saturday 17 October at the Anglican cathedral where there will be a short service.
October 17, 9.30 - 14.00
Contact: Sarah Baker: sarahbaker17@live.co.uk 0114 230 9552
http://www.church-poverty.org.uk/event-items/pilgrimagesheffield
We ask you to pray this week (1st - 7th October) for people from the following occupations;- Police, prison officers, firefighters and ambulance crews, traffic wardens. 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, and more information can be found on their website at http://www.sywc.org.uk/opc/. The Chaplaincy has chaplains to the fire, police and courts services, as well as many other organisations.
“Christianity is about acceptance, and if God accepts me as I am, I had better do the same.” –
Rt. Revd Hugh Montefiore, former Bishop of Birmingham.