Diocesan Enews
Welcome to the Enews for November 14

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News
Poignant services of Remembrance took place at churches across our diocese last weekend, to remember those lost to war and conflict. Acts of Remembrance were held at war memorials alongside services in church, with the participation of uniformed services including the Army and Air Cadets. Read more here
An invitation to wonder and excitement is held in the Church of England’s Advent campaign for 2019. After popular demand, the Follow the Star campaign is returning this year with 12 brand-new reflections for the Christmas period. Read more here
A service in former East Germany to mark the fall of the Berlin Wall was attended by Bishop of Huddersfield, the Rt Revd Jonathan Gibbs, who preached in German to some 10,000 people. Speaking in the town of Erfurt, Bishop Jonathan took greetings from the diocese and spoke of the joy felt when the East-West barrier came down. Read more here
A unique celebration of religious friendship has been held at Bradford Cathedral to mark the 550th anniversary of the birth of Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikhism. Christians and Sikhs from across our region joined in song and prayer and heard a powerful address by Lord Inderjit Singh of Wimbledon. Read more here
Scores of stone flags have been stolen in brazen thefts on two churches in the same Huddersfield Area parish. The Rector of Kirkheaton, Revd Ian Jones said the latest loss of slabs on the path outside Kirkheaton Parish Church was an "affront to the whole community". Read more here
A guided tour of the Chapel of St Peter and St Paul in Greenwich with Michael Palin OBE and tea and cake at a top London restaurant with Bill Bryson OBE are just some of the ‘money-can’t-buy’ lots going under the hammer in the National Churches Trust’s new ‘Save our Churches’ online auction, raising funds to help pay for urgent repairs to the nation’s churches.  Read more here
Housing conference to engage with new communities now in June 2020
Christians will be coming together to discuss how best to respond to new housing developments in their neighbourhoods at a conference which will now be taking place in June 2020. The New Housing Hub Conference will still be taking place at Moortown Baptist Church in Leeds and the reorganised date will be publicised shortly.
Around the Areas
Strong support for St Andrew’s Church, Kildwick has been voiced by parishioners at well-attended gatherings to discuss its future. Two public meetings, each attended by more than 40 people, clearly laid out the current status of the church, and called for fresh community efforts to revitalise the building. Read more here
A thought-provoking exhibition hosted at Halifax Minster has recently been opened by the Anne Frank Trust UK. Anne Frank: A History for Today was launched at the Minster’s Remembrance Day Service. The popular exhibition captures the experience of Anne Frank's life. Read more here
Mothers’ Unions from across the Province of York have been celebrating a recent visit by the Worldwide President of Mothers’ Union to the north. Mrs Sheran Harper from Guyana, the first Worldwide President of Mothers’ Union from outside the UK, was in the York Province from November 4 - 8.  Read more here
Perfect presents and gorgeous treats are promised at Ripon Cathedral’s Christmas Gift & Food Fair on Saturday, November 23. With more than 100 local traders selling seasonal goodies, the Fair is always an enjoyable way to shop, while supporting local, independent businesses from around Yorkshire. Read more here
Important projects run by a church in Wakefield need support as they look to raise funds to buy a new minibus. St Catherine’s Church Centre Wakefield have recently discovered their oldest bus is no longer roadworthy, and are appealing to the public to give generously so they can buy a new one Read more here
Events
Once a month Fountains Church Bradford are hosting New Wine speakers from the New Wine national leadership team. After these celebrations, they will host the same speaker in a round table conversation on some area of church leadership. These are not only focused on teaching, but also on praying for one another in the area of leadership in discussion. Find out more here
The Parish Giving Scheme is being launched across the Diocese in January 2020. To mark this launch we hope you will be able to join one of the 5 special events organised to take pl ace in each Episcopal Area. To have your questions answered and find out how the PGS can help rejuvenate giving in your church, book your place at a launch event near you. Find out more here
Do you wish you felt more confident to talk about your faith? Then come and explore with others how to do this more naturally at our Sharing Faith Naturally event. It will be taking place on Saturday, November 16 at St Mary's Church South Elmsall from 2pm.
To book a place click here or contact Carol on carol.stenner@leeds.anglican.org or 0113 353 0281.
Join Bradford Cathedral on Sunday, November 24 for their key Centenary moment . There will be a full congregation of people who have played a part in the life of the Cathedral, past and present. The Rt Revd Nick Baines, Bishop of Leeds, will also be the preacher. Find out more here.
On Saturday, November 16 t he Diocesan Environment Officer welcomes you to an engaging morning of Parish Environment Officer Training. We’ll be looking at resources and tactical tips for getting your church on board with caring for God’s creation. F ind out more here.
A time to remember the babies whose lives were cut short before or after birth at St James Hospital or at LGI will be taking place on Saturday, November 30 at St George's Church, Leeds. Starting at 2pm, it will be followed by refreshments. For more information, contact: Geraldine Cunningham at Chaplaincy Department on geraldinecunningham@nhs.net or by telephone on (0113) 206 4365. 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
The updated Parish Dashboards Data is now available on the website. Please follow this link to find your parish's data from 2009 to 2018. Data displayed includes an attendance summary, percentage of children and the number of funerals, weddings and baptisms.
The free monthly printed news for December will be delivered around the diocese -   check pick-up points and where your church's are here. Next month's issue includes:
An invitation to wonder and excitement is held in the Church of England’s Advent campaign for 2019. After popular demand, the Follow the Star camp aign is returning this year with 12 brand-new reflections for the Christmas period. Click here to access all of the printed and digital resources.
There's plenty going on around our Diocese in the world of Stewardship and Income Generation: exciting new training courses on offer as well as news and developments in funding.  Find out more by reading the latest Money for Mission newsletter.
"Take responsibility for your discipleship ...join the online learning community" urged Bishop Nick at the close of last year's 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 latest 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.
Media
 .. .is the name of Bishop Nick's blog, which includes his appearances in the House of Lords and can be viewed here .
Presidential address to synod
Watch the presidential address from Diocesan Synod in October. Urgent political business in Westminster meant that Bishop Nick Baines was absent from the Diocesan Synod, meaning his address was read out on his behalf by the Bishop of Kirkstall, The Rt Revd Paul Slater.  Watch the video here
Bishop Nick here introduces the Parish Giving Scheme. The Parish Giving Scheme is an established planned giving scheme for churches that will be launched across the Diocese of Leeds in January 2020. Watch the video here
Vacancies
The Diocesan Education Team wish to appoint a highly motivated, talented and effective education professional to the post of School Adviser: Leadership (Primary).  Find out more here
St Mary’s Burley-in-Wharfedale are looking for a family worker to work 24 hrs/w to initiate a number of projects that will draw families into the Church community and develop discipleship and commitment amongst families already engaged in Church with particular emphasis on Sunday School.  Find out more here
The Bradford Academy serves a diverse population both socially, economically and in respect of faith background. They are looking for a chaplian who can ensure that the Christian mission and ethos of our Church of England Academy is celebrated in this very diverse community.  Find out more 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 Terry Buckingham to be Assistant Priest at St Wilfrid’s Harrogate (Ripon EA) 
Revd Graeme Holdsworth to be Interim Vicar of Marsden, Slaithwaite and East Scammonden (Huddersfield EA)
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 November 28. Area news stories to enews@leeds.anglican.org   
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