Welcome to Enews+ for September 5
The latest resources, important information and more.
This is for all clergy, Churchwardens, Treasurers and PCC Secretaries, and is your chance to find out what is going on….
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From the Desk of the Diocesan Secretary
New from Church House
Welcome service for the new Bishop of Kirkstall
Children, Young People and Families Team
- Resourcing and supporting parishes
- Age-specific opportunities
- Staying connected
Lay Training Team
Environment Team
- Lectionary Reflections for Season of Creation, and more
- Launching Saving Creation Ministry Training pathway
- Energy prices explained
- God's Green Fingers: Issue 45
Stewardship and Income Generation Team
- Generosity Week 2022 is this month!
- Money for Mission: Issue 37
Safeguarding Team
- Training for Parish Safeguarding Officers
Communications Team
- Preparing for Christmas digitally
- Follow the Star Christmas resources from the Church of England
Key Dates for 2022
Resources
Vacancies
Other Useful Links and Information
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From the Desk of the Diocesan Secretary |
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Dear all,
I never know whether September is relief, because of the order and structure it brings, or annoying, because it signals we are back to routine and all the things I have put off over the last few weeks now need doing. Wherever you are on that spectrum, I hope the information below is helpful in providing some guidance as to things that are coming up and support that is available. This edition of Enews+ comes at a time when minds will also be in the clergy conference and so feel free to come back to it after that, when minds may be clearer.
There are a few things I specifically wanted to mention. Firstly, we will be coming out at some point in September with details on how you can seek support for increased costs in relation to energy and other items – we are keen to provide as much support as possible to ease what is we know going to be a difficult time for many. Please do look out for that and please get in touch before then if you are suffering particular hardship. Secondly, we know there is a lot of concern about energy prices in relation to our churches. We are looking hard internally at what we might be able to do in this space, although as you will know this is an issue affecting us globally and there are no easy answers. We will try and provide some more guidance on energy options soon, not least in relation to our Green Journey scheme.
There is lots more below, so please do take your time to digest and come back when needed. Enjoy the clergy conference and do say hi to those of us from Church House who are around and about!
Jonathan
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Welcome service for the new Bishop of Kirkstall |
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All are warmly invited to come along to a service of welcome for the new Bishop of Kirkstall, the Rt Revd Arun Arora, which will take place on Saturday, September 10, at 3pm at Leeds Minster.
Light refreshments will be served after the service.
Please could you let Bishop Arun’s PA, Natalya Heap, know if you would like to attend, at natalya.heap@leeds.anglican.org as soon as possible.
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Resourcing and supporting parishes |
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Age-specific opportunities |
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If you would like to receive the Children, Young People and Family Team newsletter, please subscribe to the Digital Learning Platform at https://learning.leeds.anglican.org/register/ and be sure to tick the ‘Children & Youth’ and ‘Sign me up’ boxes! In addition we host a Facebook group for anyone involved in children, young people and family ministry where people share details of events, resources, activities and training and also ask questions, debate ideas and learn together. If your parish employs a children, young people and/or families worker we would love to invite them to our Employed Children and Youth Worker Gatherings, please do contact us on childrenyouth@leeds.anglican.org for more information about this or any other topic.
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Training for new enquirers course – Leeds EA – starts Monday, September 12, 2.30pm
Onsite Course – Huddersfield EA – starts Saturday, September 17
Onsite Course – St George’s, Barnsley – Monday September 19, 7pm
Looking at your spiritual gifts, passions and learning styles – Leeds EA - Saturday. September 24, Bardsey 10am
Online Course – starts Tuesday, September 27
Clergy and Lay Study Day – Working with Children and Young People in your church
Talks and workshops with input from the new Bishop of Kirkstall on how to grow this important ministry.
St Peter’s Church Centre Gildersome, 10am.
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Lectionary Reflections for Season of Creation, and more |
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A new set of reflections on this year’s Creationtide theme “Listening to the Voice of Creation”, are available for your use on the Diocesan Environment Worship page here, along with other Creationtide service resources. C of E worship resources and a webinar series (exploring environmental themes in theology and worship to inform and upskill preachers and congregations alike for the contemporary ecological context) here. Ready to print magazine article “Listen to the Voice of Creation” here.
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Launching Saving Creation Ministry Training pathway |
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The Diocese of Leeds is providing a new programme of environmental discipleship, enabling and mission training across three levels. This envisages three categories of engagement: Eco Discipleship for All (Saving Creation Bronze); Parish Environment Officer (Saving Creation Silver); and the pilot role of Eco Missioner (Saving Creation Gold). Training may be undertaken without it necessarily leading to one of the formal categories of engagement.
Who in your parish could benefit from this training? Saving Creation Bronze is available online now here. The Silver and Gold courses will be starting in September. Details can be found here.
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As nationally energy prices are rising for churches, in this month’s Green Journey newsletter, our energy partners explain what’s driving the cost of gas and electricity upwards and offer advice on the best contracts for church finances. They also provide top tips on how churches can reduce energy use to cut financial and carbon costs. The Green Journey currently procure electricity and/or gas for 245 churches in the diocese. Read the advice here.
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God's Green Fingers: Issue 45 |
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Good news from our churches for people and planet, resources, events, ready to print magazine articles, top tips and an eco-joke. Read this month’s diocesan environmental newsletter here.
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Generosity Week 2022 is this month! |
Generosity Week 2022 kicks off across our Diocese at the end of September following its successful introduction during last Autumn.
From Sunday, September 25 to Sunday, October 2, churches and individuals are encouraged to explore God’s generosity through eight days of service and worship materials. Many more churches are planning events and activities to celebrate Generosity Week this year ranging from thank you events to taking the opportunity to launch the Parish Giving Scheme.
There are many excellent resources available that have been written by the experts in the National Giving Team to help you celebrate Generosity Week and all can be adapted for use by churches to suit different context and needs.
New resources produced for this year include the Generosity Newsletter, a Young Children’s Resource, and ideas on Engaging the Wider Community. The Diocese of Leeds have produced a guide to help Children and Young People explore Stewardship and you can also watch a recorded webinar on 'How to Run Generosity Week'.
For more information and access to all resources please click here.
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Money for Mission: Issue 37 |
Issue 37 of Money for Mission is out now. In this edition, read about the new Digital Giving Project, church building grants and more.
- Thinking About Generosity.....
- Generosity Week 2022 Resources & Webinar
- Parish Zoom Clinic
- ACAT training
- Return of Parish Finance Thank you
- Grant News
If you would like to receive Money for Mission directly, you can sign up for direct mailing by clicking the link in the newsletter.
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Training for Parish Safeguarding Officers |
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The Clewer Initiative are running free 1.5 hour online awareness raising sessions on modern slavery and safeguarding for Parish Safeguarding Officers. These will be delivered by Becca Faal and Helen Styles (safeguarding consultants for TCI).
This workshop will build on any previous experience you have of safeguarding and modern slavery. It will help you to get some answers to the following questions.
- What is modern slavery?
- How do you recognise, respond, record and refer concerns about modern slavery and exploitation?
- What do I need to know about safeguarding when working with potential victims?
- Where can I get further information and training from?
Please book onto one of the dates using the link below. We will send you the zoom link once you have registered:
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Preparing for Christmas digitally |
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Thursday, October 6 from 10am – 12pm
An opportunity for clergy, lay leaders and those involved in digital church ministry to explore what online tools and resources are available to help facilitate evangelism and discipleship this Christmas. It will include contributions from the Diocese of Leeds Communications Team, Church of England Digital Team and more. The session will take place over Zoom and include social media tips and how parishes can make the best use of the national Christmas campaign.
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Follow the Star Christmas resources from the Church of England |
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The Church of England has started sharing its Christmas resources, as part of its Follow the Star campaign. Click here to find out more.
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Season of Creation: Thursday, September 1 - Tuesday, October, 4
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Diocese of Leeds Generosity Week: Sunday, September 25 - Sunday, October 2
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Start of Advent: Sunday, November 27
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The Diocese of Leeds has launched its resources to help churches reach carbon net zero by 2030, 'Saving Creation: Strategic Action to Combat Climate Change'. These include a video, toolkit, and case studies, with more to come. Read more here.
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The war in Ukraine has triggered the largest war-related migration of people since the Balkan War of the 1990s. We have a website section that contains information for parishes and individuals seeking to respond, from both the Diocese of Leeds and Church of England. Read more here.
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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.
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We are looking for someone to join our Lay Training team as an online-Administrator. Hours: 16 per week (4 hours per day Tues - Fri). The Lay Training Administrator will work alongside the Director of Lay Training and three Lay Training Officers to support lay ministry and training across the Diocese. They will also work alongside the Warden of Readers to support the record keeping for all Licensed Lay Ministers across the Diocese. Find out more here.
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The Diocese is seeking to appoint a People and Engagement Director (Maternity Cover) for a period of one year. The successful candidate will lead the HR function, provide support to the safeguarding team and will manage the administration function. The successful candidate must be Level 7 CIPD qualified or equivalent, have experience of successfully leading and developing a team and must have an in-depth knowledge of employment law. In addition, the individual will have experience of leading and delivering on a range of strategic development initiatives and have experience of coaching and providing sound advice and guidance to a range of people. A knowledge of Safeguarding processes and procedures is desirable. Find out more here.
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For all other vacancies across the diocese please follow the links below:
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Other Useful Links & Information |
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For safeguarding issues, contact our advisers on:
safeguarding@leeds.anglican.org or call 0113 353 0257
Carla Darbyshire - Safeguarding Team Leader
Jenny Leccardi - Safeguarding Adviser
Narinder Lyon - Safeguarding Adviser
Nikki Rose - Assistant Safeguarding Adviser
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Moves and Appointments
Revd Julie Fleming has been appointed as Associate Priest in the parish of Keighley (Bradford EA)
Revd Richard Burge, will be re-licenced as Rector of Harden, Wilsden, Cullingworth and Denholme for a further 3-year term (Bradford EA)
Revd Martin Fletcher to be Honorary Canon of Ripon Cathedral
Revd Canon Paul Maybury Honorary Canon of Ripon Cathedral
Mr Peter Foskett to be Honorary Lay Canon of Ripon Cathedral
Mrs Elaine Swinhoe to be Honorary Lay Canon of Ripon Cathedral
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The Who's Who directory lists clergy & diocesan staff (email addresses & phone numbers). Access it here
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Contact us with your news |
Please contact the Communications Team with your news so we can share it with the wider diocese. Our regular Enews is published twice a month. Area news stories to enews@leeds.anglican.org
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