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The Weekly EBULLETIN - 19 March 2013
Last Updated on Tuesday, 19 March 2013 15:24
19 March 2013
Edited by Adam Orr
Passiontide
Notice:
This is the last edition of the eBulletin as we a break over the Easter period returning on Tuesday 9 April.
New Beginnings
- The Inaugural Mass of Pope Francis I takes place in Rome today
- The Enthronement of the Archbishop of Canterbury will take place on Thursday (21 March) at Canterbury Cathedral and can be watched on BBC2 from 2.30pm.
Our Vision Statement to use on all outward communications at parish and deanery level
The Diocese of Sheffield is called to grow a sustainable network of Christ-like, lively and diverse Christian communities in every place which are effective in making disciples and in seeking to transform our society and God’s world.
This week…
Final Lent Evening
Doncaster Minster tonight with +Peter at 7.30pm
For further information on the Bishops’ Lent Lectures at Rotherham Minster and Doncaster Minster please visit: www.sheffield.anglican.org/index.php/home/lent-2013
News this week from the Church of England
Statement on All Party Parliamentary Group on Religious Education
A few extracts from the Bishops’ diaries for your prayers over the next few days;
+Steven
Tue 19 Conservative Evangelical Meeting at Church House (10.30am)
Partners Together AGM (+S chairing) (7.30pm)
Thu 21 Archbishop of Canterbury Enthronement (3pm)
Sat 23 Parish Share consultation meeting at Woodlands (9am-1pm)
Sun 24 St Jude Hexthorpe – Youth Event (5pm)
Tue 26 Bishop’s Council meeting and Synod Agenda Group Meeting at Church
House
Thu 28 Chrism Mass at Doncaster Minster (11am)
Sat 30 Confirmation at Rotherham Minster (7.30pm)
Sun 31 Sung Eucharist of Easter Day at the Cutler’s Hall, Sheffield (10.30am)
+Peter
Tue 19 Lent Evening at Doncaster Minster (7.30pm)
Wed 20 Board of Education (4pm)
Thu 21 Archbishop of Canterbury Enthronement (3pm)
Sat 23 Parish Share consultation meeting at Woodlands (9am-1pm)
Sun 24 Palm Sunday service at St Margaret’s, Swinton
Mon 25 Eucharist service at Doncaster Minster (7.30pm)
Tue 26 Bishop’s Council meeting
Wed 27 Visiting West Melton Primary school at Rotherham to take part in their Easter assembly (9am)
Eucharist service at Doncaster Minster (7.30pm)
Thu 28 Chrism Mass at Doncaster Minster (11am)
Eucharist service and foot washing at Doncaster Minster (7.30pm)
Fri 29 Walk of Witness and Market address, Doncaster Town Centre (10am)
Good Friday Liturgy at Doncaster Minster (2pm)
Sat 30 Eucharist and Easter Vigil at Doncaster Minster (7.30pm)
Sun 31 Easter Sunday service at Doncaster Minster (11am)
NEW
Bishop Steven’s address from the Legal Service at Doncaster Minster
http://bishopofsheffield.blogspot.co.uk/
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Aurora training partnership
www.sheffield.anglican.org/home/latest-news/29-latest-news/4477-aurora-training-partnership
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Thought provoking evenings in Jump
www.sheffield.anglican.org/home/latest-news/29-latest-news/4472-thought-provoking-evenings-in-jump
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New Volunteer Chaplains
www.sheffield.anglican.org/good-news-stories/4470-new-volunteer-chaplains
Lent 2013
A video interview with Canon John Thomson on the theme of “Blessed are the merciful, for they will receive mercy”, is now live on the website.
www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=wXnzjdwt2_o.
The Parish Buying Energy Basket – save even more on your electricity and gas!
New for 2013! For the first time parishes and church schools can pool their energy and buy in bulk with an ‘energy basket’ - the same way as major retailers, health trusts, local and national government. However you have been buying your energy, this will be more cost-effective. But you need to act soon to join in as there is only a limited window of opportunity to join the basket - sign up is required before 15 June 2013. For more information and to download an information leaflet see the diocesan website www.sheffield.anglican.org/key-information/general-information/info-for-parishes/4465-parish-buying-energy-basket or visit www.parishbuying.org.uk/energybasket
Reviewing our Parish Share System
We are in the midst of a consultation process, as we consider changing how we assess Parish Share, with effect from 2014. If you didn’t manage to get to the January Consultation Meeting in Sheffield, there’s another morning consultation on Saturday 23 March beginning at 9.30am (teas and coffees served from 9am). It will be held at All Saints’ Church, Woodlands, just off the A638 north of Doncaster. Both Bishops both Archdeacons, the Chair and Vice-Chair of the Board of Finance will all be contributing. This will be your chance to have your say and also hear an update on where we are up to in our thinking so far. The address of All Saints Woodlands is: 2 Quarry Lane, Woodlands, DN6 7RT. We invite you to send a representative or a small group from your Parish. To help with administration, please let us know how many of you are planning to attend, at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Steve Wilcockson
NEW
Ten Days of Prayer from Ascension to Pentecost 2013
This is now the fourth year in which we are setting aside ten days to focus on prayer together as a diocese. Bishop Steven is encouraging us to listen to God and to listen to the needs of our local communities. Copies of the Ten Days of Prayer 2013 leaflet will be sent to every parish shortly, but you can look at a preview here: www.sheffield.anglican.org/church-in-action/ministry-mission-training-and-development/music-and-worship/10-days-of-prayer-2013 . To help you prepare there will be lots of new suggestions and resources all fully downloadable from the diocesan website, so watch this space, begin planning and get fully involved!
NEW
Cancellation of the Puppet Workshop
“We are sorry to inform you that the Puppet Workshop, arranged for Saturday 23 March at Church House in Rotherham, has been cancelled. A further workshop is taking place on 18 May at Woodlands, so anyone still interested should go to www.onewaypuppets.org.uk to book.”
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Latest from Whirlow Grange Spirituality Centre
Holy Week from Wed 27–Sun 31 March (7pm-8.15pm & 6am on Easter Sunday), led by Philip Roderick, Eileen Turner & Adrian Scott. Travel together, touching the hem of the mystery of the Jesus story. Each of these four evenings - together with a dawn service on Easter morning to celebrate Christ’s resurrection - will highlight aspects and teachings of Christ as pioneer of consciousness, both in life and in death. Music and poetry, stillness, song and Scripture will accompany us on the pivotal Holy Week journey of knowing and unknowing. Maundy Thursday needs to be pre-booked as a meal is integral to the service (£12/£10). Optional breakfast after dawn service on Sunday can also be pre-booked (£10/£8.50).For more information visit our website www.whirlowgrange.co.uk/holy-week/ or call 0114 2363173 to book.
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Foundations of Faith - Bible Overview - introducing the whole Bible over eight Saturday mornings.
The course will take place on Saturday mornings (10.15am-12noon) at St Peter’s, Warmsworth, Doncaster from 4 May-29 June. Suitable for all who wish to deepen their faith and understanding. No academic requirement. For more information contact Mrs Trish Stafford (01709 309147) This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , the Revd Alan Isaacson (0114 285 1225) This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or visit www.sheffield.anglican.org/church-in-action/ministry-mission-training-and-development/parish-and-deanery-development/discipleship-development/foundations-of-faith
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Time and Space to Wonder residential for 8-11 year olds AND Young Filmmakers Week for 11-16 year olds.
Time and Space to Wonder residential: Come and join us for story, craft, Godly Play, music, games and activities, as well as having time to chill and enjoy being together. The programme will begin on Tuesday 28 (10am) and Thursday 30 May (3pm) and we will be staying at Hatfield Woodhouse Village Hall. Cost £50 for full board and all activities. Further details can be obtained from Jenny Lambourne 01709 309144. Booking form here www.sheffield.anglican.org/attachments/1114_TSTW%20Booking%20form.pdf
Young Filmmakers Week (including residential)
This is your chance to communicate something to the world with your own film! We've got the kit, you bring the ideas. We will be based at Hatfield Woodhouse Village Hall on Saturday 25 May, then back on Tuesday 28-Thursday 30 May (residential with Time and Space to Wonder). You will host your very own red-carpet film premiere at 7pm, Saturday 1st June. We will also be joining the Time and Space group at Hatfield Waterpark on the Wednesday. Helping you to make your film will be Mike North (Director of Youth Ministries for the diocese) and Thom Flint (Christian Aid intern). Cost £55 for everything. All sessions based at Hatfield Woodhouse Village Hall, including the film premiere at 7pm on Saturday 1 June, to which friends and family are invited to meet the cast and crew and watch the film on the big screen. Further details can be obtained from Mike North 01709 309146. Booking form here (www.sheffield.anglican.org/attachments/1113_FILM%20Booking%20form.pdf) Mike North
RE training day
On Tuesday 23 April (9.15am – 3.15pm) at Church House, Rotherham there will be a day entitled “Three Religions” which will look at learning about and from, Islam, Hinduism and Christianity in RE. The day will be led by Fiona Moss of RE Today. Fiona led the hugely successful event last term: “Help, I’m an RE coordinator”. She provided a packed day full of ideas and resources. The day will cost £110 and lunch will be provided. To book, email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it by 22 March.
The five best artworks in our Diocese
The Church Buildings Council is seeking to develop a fund to help conserve and restore artworks in churches. See www.churchcare.co.uk/churches/conservation for further information. Please note that at this stage, no funding is on offer but submission may help attract subsequent funding. Please send details to Dr Julie Banham, DAC Secretary at Church House either by post or email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Julie Banham
March 2013 Book Reviews by Canon John Thomson, Director of Ministry
Alan Billings, Lost Church: Why we must find it again (London: SPCK, 2013) & Jeff Astley & Leslie J. Francis, Exploring Ordinary Theology (Farnham: Ashgate, 2013) http://dioceseofsheff.wordpress.com/?p=98&preview=true
Some of our Current Vacancies
For a full list of current vacancies and further details visit: www.sheffield.anglican.org/index.php/key-information/vacancies/diocesan-stipendiary-clergy-posts or www.sheffield.anglican.org/index.php/key-information/vacancies/vacancies
A selection of Diocesan events
A number of events are taking place this weekend across the Diocese. For further information on them please visit www.sheffield.anglican.org/index.php/home/parish-events
Miscellany
NEW
CLC Bookshop Sheffield
Easter resources: Thank you for making CLC Bookshops your port of call for Paschal candles, palm crosses, Easter greetings cards and the Fairtrade REAL Easter Egg. Don't leave it too late to obtain your supplies! Greetings cards with Scripture verses continue to sell very well. Whether for anniversaries, birthdays, baptisms, christenings, communion, confirmations, encouragement, get well, ordinands, leaders, sympathy, thank you or just blank ....CLC has what you need - and at very attractive prices. Exclusive late night opening for you: Just a reminder. Make up a group of six or more, book the evening to suit and have exclusive access to the shop! CLC Bookshops, 103-105 West Street, Sheffield S1 4EQ. T:(0114) 2724663 E: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
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School of Theology and Mission
After the Easter break we continue with 4 excellent tracks on 20 April (9.30am-12.40pm). Great teaching, great worship, great discussion & great coffee!
Bible – ‘Paul’s Prison Letters’ by Jeremy Duff, Director of Lifelong Learning in Liverpool Diocese (LIVE)
Mission – ‘Incarnational Mission’ by Matt Wilson, National Director of the Eden Network, and local Eden team (LIVE)
Life – ‘Making Christian Choices’ by Stephen Backhouse, tutor for social & political theology at St Mellitus College (DVD)
Faith – ‘Holy Spirit’ by Graham Tomlin, Principal of St Pauls Theological Centre (DVD)
For more details: www.schooloftheology.org.uk // This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it // 0114 2671090
Food Poverty in Sheffield - capturing the evidence and making the case
On Tuesday 26 March (1pm - 4.30pm) at The Circle, 33 Rockingham Lane, Sheffield. People/organisations who are directly involved in providing food to those in need (or those who refer clients to these services) are invited to this event to build a bank of evidence about who uses food banks in Sheffield, and what this tells us about wider social policy concerns in the city. Find out more and book a place
Liberating Theologies group
Hosted by the Anglican chaplain at the University of Sheffield, a new group will run on Thursdays, for 9 weeks from 11 April - 6 June. This will be for people from the local area and the university to explore at lunchtime (12.30pm-1.50pm) liberating theologies by reading, in advance, three articles or chapters about a particular group of liberating theologies and then discussing these in a group setting. The whole thing will be self-determining / led by the whole group. The group is free-of-charge, but places are limited and priority will be given to people able to attend at least 7 out of the 9 sessions. For more information contact Revd Jeremy Clines by emailing This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Contemplative Fire in the North, Pilgrimage to Now/here: ‘Source : more than a beginning’; A riverside exploration of the flow of our lives, and the stream of the Spirit
When: Saturday 13 April, 9.30am for 10am until 3pm. See website for further details and booking info: www.contemplativefire.org or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Pilgrimage Retreat to Iona with Bob Fitzharris, Former Archdeacon of Doncaster
Monday 30 September – Friday 4 October 2013 (from £493) single rooms available
Bob Fitzharris an experienced pilgrimage leader who has led Celtic pilgrimages to the north east and Scotland on many occasions. This is a chance to experience a pilgrimage in a special break to the island of St Columba. It offers space for reflection, time for prayer and discovering the meaning of pilgrimage.
Included: 1 night in a Glasgow Hotel, 3 nights stay in an Iona retreat house, Half Board (breakfast & dinner) on three nights, return travel (by coach, train and ferry) between Glasgow and Iona, all talks and visits. T: 01992 579697 E: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Website: www.livingthegospel.co.uk
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