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Could God be calling you? The Revd Katy Magdalene-Price with her book in Grimsby Minster.

The Church of England has recently released figures showing that the number of young people being accepted for ministry training now makes up a quarter of all people undergoing training in the Church of England. But one question that most have asked themselves at some point, is ‘is God really calling me?’. This was certainly the experience of Katy Magdalene

(now the Revd Katy Price), and she has written a book, which she hopes will help others on the same journey. Katy’s book, entitled “I think it’s God Calling” charts the highs and lows of a sometimes confusing and disorientating process, and gives an insight into her experience of discovering faith.

name Katy Magdalene. In it she wrote about her journey from being an atheist, through to her conversion and selection. The Bible Reading Fellowship (BRF) then commissioned Katy to write a book about her journey to ordination. It follows her from conversion, to her training at the College of the Resurrection in Mirfield, and onto her first steps as a curate.

Now in her first year of curacy at Grimsby Minster, Katy began by writing a blog under the

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to ordination. The submission deadline for the next edition is Wednesday, 20 May.

Contacts Editor and Head of Communications Michelle Lees T: 01522 50 40 34 M: 07885 99 99 07 E: michelle.lees@lincoln.anglican.org Media Officer and Sub Editor Daniel Herrick T: 01522 50 40 37 M: 07885 99 99 06 E: daniel.herrick@lincoln.anglican.org Bishops’ Press Officer Will Harrison T: 07736 29 26 68 E: will.harrison@lincoln.anglican.org Diocesan Offices Edward King House, Minster Yard, Lincoln LN2 1PU. T: 01522 50 40 50 E: reception@lincoln.anglican.org www.lincoln.anglican.org www.facebook.com/Dioceselincoln www.twitter/CofELincoln www.flickr.com/Dioceseoflincoln The Bishop of Lincoln The Right Reverend Christopher Lowson T: 01522 50 40 90 E: bishop.lincoln@lincoln.anglican.org The Bishop of Grimsby The Right Reverend Dr David Court T: 0152250 40 90 E: bishop.grimsby@lincoln.anglican.org Diocesan Secretary Ms Angela Sibson T: 01522 50 40 30 E: richard.bowett@lincoln.anglican.org PA to the Diocesan Secretary Mickey Tucker-Lowe T: 01522 50 40 32 E: michelle.tl@lincoln.anglican.org The Archdeacon of Lincoln The Venerable Tim Barker M: 07590 95 00 41 E: archdeacon.lincoln@lincoln.anglican.org The Archdeacon of Boston The Venerable Dr Justine Allain Chapman M: 07715 077 993 E: archdeacon.boston@lincoln.anglican.org Interim Archdeacon of Stow & Lindsey The Venerable Martin Grey M: 07809 521995 E: archdeacon.stowlindsey@lincoln.anglican.org www.lincoln. anglican.org

“An important part of this book is to shake people’s pre-conceptions and ask them what they think a vicar should be,” says Katy. “Hopefully then it can encourage people who might think they’re not ‘the type’ to get ordained, to perhaps think again.” It isn’t just potential clergy that Katy aims to attract with her book. “The challenge for the Church of England is getting people through the doors. I used to be baffled by the Church so I feel it is important to let people know that it is okay to just come in, even if you just come for the beautiful music or The front cover of Katy’s book the building or the atmosphere, out there that talked about that this is your space too.” selection from a personal perspective, so it struck a chord Katy approached the diocesan with people who were going director of ordination, the Revd through the same process I was. Canon Jeffrey Heskins, and is I was contacted by people who clearly delighted to have been really appreciated having that accepted and to be serving her alternative perspective to what curacy in Lincoln Diocese. you might get from the official church websites”. “It was great for me coming to the Diocese of Lincoln and I am “It’s a personal account about really inspired by what Bishop what happens when God decides Christopher is doing here. Our he wants a challenge and picks diocese believes that its curates the most unlikely person,” explains are an asset and recruits people Katy, “and it takes you along the who can bring something to the road with me as I go through this diocese.” journey and all the mistakes that I make and the things that I learn, “I think it’s God Calling” by Katy and becoming a different person Magdalene Price is published by emerging from that chrysalis. BRF and is available now online Hopefully, people will see an and in Christian bookshops. You authenticity as I change and grow can follow Katy online at www. throughout the book, and then katymagdalene.blog.co.uk or on they can associate with that as Twitter at @katymagdalene. they read it.” If you feel you are being called by Katy is hopeful that her book will God, then visit the ministry team challenge some of the stereotypes pages on our website at surrounding members of clergy www.lincoln.anglican.org or call and will help those who are the ministry team on considering taking the next step 01522 50 41 09

New parsonage for Market Rasen The benefice of Market Rasen is set to benefit future. from an investment in mission, with the building of a new parsonage in the town. Work will commence on the parsonage in the next few weeks, and is expected to be completed at Nicholas Turner from the diocesan buildings the beginning of September. department recently finalised a deal with local architects and builders, to begin the construction of the improved infrastructure to help better serve the benefice. “This new parsonage is an investment in the community and enables us to better serve the mission of the benefice.” said Nicholas. “The location is very good compared to the current building, as it is now within walking distance of the church, and has a free car park nearby making it easier for visitors.” Planning for the new parsonage began in 2013, when the former Archdeacon of Stow and Lindsey, the Revd Canon Jane Sinclair, noted that the current building being used was not fit for purpose. She identified that Market Rasen was a key part of the deanery of West Wold, and that it should have sustainable infrastructure to house priests in the

Left to right - Richard Bird (SRA Architects), Charles Bratton (Director of James Bratton & Co Ltd), Derrick Carrigan (Surveyor) Nicholas Turner,(diocesan properties manager)

From the Bishop... In the weeks following Easter, when we are indulging ourselves again after our lenten fasts and enjoying the joy and beauty of the Spring, we also remember our risen Lord Jesus appearing to his disciples - on the road to Emmaus, while they ate their dinner behind locked doors, while they were preparing to go fishing, and while they were gloomily pondering recent events. Given the utterly appalling horror of His death, and the intense despair and helplessness of those left behind, it’s easy for us to imagine how difficult it was, at first, for the disciples to believe that Christ had indeed risen from the tomb. Those forty days until His ascension were when Jesus was both physically distant - coming and going despite the door being locked - but also so intensely close that hearts burned with love and minds were opened to truth. In those forty days, Jesus planted in his disciples a new seed of faith and hope and love which, like any seed, took a little while to flourish but eventually bore new seeds that would be nurtured down the centuries in all those who believe in Him. In the meantime, through the ages, politics and power and society have tried their utmost to corrupt the seeds of faith to their own advantage. And sometimes, in what we do, in what we say, when we vote, when we spend or invest our money, when we bring up our children, when we deal with our neighbours about the unruly hedge, we can conveniently forget why Christ had risen from the tomb. Being a disciple of Jesus is not a part time, Sunday morning pastime. It’s about letting our hearts constantly be set on fire with love and our minds constantly being open to truth. It is about doing everything we can to plant and nurture the good seeds of our astonishingly wonderful faith in everyone whom we meet and know and love.

The Right Reverend Christopher Lowson The Bishop of Lincoln

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General Synod launches plan to grow rural churches.

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New mission strategy to combat falling attendances The presentation entitled “Mission Development” included a fivepoint strategy for growth, starting with strategic recruitment and employment where ‘50’ new posts would be allocated according to need and mission potential and “restoring the backbone” of the diocese to enable better functionality. The other points were:

It suggests multi-church groups should be helped by implementing systems to take care of administration, accounting, and building and churchyard management on behalf of the whole group. More ecumenical partnerships are to be encouraged to allow more initiatives that may not be possible in single denomination areas. The Rt Revd James Bell, Bishop of Knaresborough, and chair of the Rural Affairs Group of General Synod, wrote the foreword for the report in which he describes the recommendations as “practical and achievable.” He added: “A Christian presence in every community is more than just a strap-line – it is the heart of English Anglicanism.” For the full proposals and individual reports from A report highlighting the challenges of rural ministry the February Group of Sessions, visit the Church of was released at General Symod, looking at releasing England website, www.cofe.anglican.org. All of the the energies of clergy and lay people for mission in audio from the speeches, including the task group debates, is available to download from the website the countryside. too. The report, ‘Released for Mission, Growing the Rural Church’, makes a series of recommendations You can also download audio from General Synod including locally accessible training and development from the Church of England Soundcloud account for lay people and clergy working in multi-church www.soundcloud.com/the-church-of-england groups.

Insights in faith can influence our world On 7 May the country will go to the polling stations to vote for the next Government of the United Kingdom and the Church believes it is important to not only exercise your right to vote, but to also encourage others to do the same.

of Jesus Christ and citizens of the United Kingdom by encouraging people, resourced by careful thought and prayer take part in the election process, to promote Christian values across society, to make arrangements for churches’ sponsored public meetings or At the recent diocesan synod, the hustings in every parliamentary Bishop of Lincoln asked people constituency. to “exercise our right to vote thoughtfully, carefully and after The House of Bishops released a prayer and reflection and apply our pastoral letter expressing the hope insights in our faith to our influence for political parties to discern a on the world.” fresh moral vision of the kind of country we want to be ahead of In a letter to all Lincolnshire Church the general election. leaders, Churches Togethether in All Lincolnshire (CTAL) suggest three ways in which Christians can You have until 20 April to register positively engage with the event to vote in the election. If you still to play our role both as disciples need to register please visit www.lincoln. anglican.org

www.gov.uk/register-to-vote. You can also read more from the House of Bishops letter at www.churchofengland.org.

• Focused missional leadership training and support, including the development of a Lincolnshire leadership course and church growth course

The strategy is still under development and the hope is that the diocese can follow the example set by Leicester and grow church attendances across Lincolnshire. “Our aim is to grow the Church through faithful worship, leading to confident discipleship and out into joyful service, which sees lives and communities transformed across greater Lincolnshire.

“It is possible,” said Bishop David, “we have seen success’ in Leicester and 18% of churches in this diocese Bishop David delivers speech at Synod on have seen an increase in attendance. new Mission Strategy We need to show people that this • Intentional mission planning is real for us, before it becomes Following on from General Synod, leading to focused, realistic growth real for them.” one of the main topics at the recent Diocesan Synod was church growth. plans For more information about the The Diocese of Lincoln currently • Intentional resourcing presentation, visit the website at has the lowest rate of attendance www.lincoln.anglican.org. You can of any diocese in the UK, down by support and, also download a copy of “From 23% (statistics for mission report), • To start and end by Anecdote to Evidence” from and the Bishop of Grimsby aims to launch a new strategy to turn this remembering “growth is God’s job, www.churchgrowthresearch.org.uk. not ours (1Cor 3:5-7 “God who around. gives the growth.”)

Lincolnshire churches secure a share of £30million for church roofs Churches from across the Diocese of Lincoln have secured grants as part of the recent increase in the historic roof repair fund announced in the recent budget. Their were 12 recipients in Lincolnshire including All Saints in Tealby, St Genewyn’s in Scotton, St John the Baptist in Scampton and St Mary’s in Horncastle, each getting a share of £608,700 awarded to the area. The Venerable Tim Barker, Archdeacon of Lincoln was delighted by the news. “I am delighted that some of the churches in Lincolnshire which are most at risk because of deteriorating roofs have been awarded grants. The news will be a great encouragement to the parishioners who work so hard

to keep their churches open for worship and an increasing variety of community activities.” Church Buildings Manager, Keith Halliday, echoed these thoughts. “We are delighted that churches in this diocese have been awarded over £600k for urgent repairs.” Said Keith. “This will help preserve our heritage and enable PCCs to focus on ministry and mission. Nearly 400 Church of England parishes are to receive grants for urgent repairs to their church roofs in the first round of awards from the Listed Places of Worship Roof Repair Fund, Chancellor George Osborne announced on 26 March.

welcomed the grants for 372 parish churches and said that this would make an “immeasurable” difference to local communities. The second round, for the allocation of the remaining £25 million set aside for the scheme, is expected to open later in 2015. Both unsuccessful applicants under the initial scheme and new applicants will be able to apply, and ChurchCare will be providing support and guidance to those interested in applying. More information will be made available from the LPOW Roof Repair Fund and ChurchCare websites in due course.

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Exciting new chaplaincy project to be trialled in north Lincolnshire A physician from North Lincolnshire has developed a pioneering new chaplaincy service aimed at providing more rounded holistic care for patients, doctors and families in GP surgeries, and will be piloted across North Lincolnshire. Dr Robert Jaggs-Fowler, a physician at the Central Surgery in Barton upon Humber, came up with the idea of primary care chaplaincy to meet the spiritual needs of patients in his and other practices. The idea came to Robert whilst he was studying for his MA in Spirituality, Theology and Health at St John’s College, Durham University. “The thought occurred to me that, if hospitals have chaplains, why can’t primary care as well?” said Robert. “I researched the notion and discovered that only one or two practices in the country were doing something, and that was at a low level.”

“Human beings are complex and are not just physical and mental, but spiritual too.” Dr Robert Jaggs-Fowler This prompted Robert to attempt to run a pilot in his practice in Barton upon Humber. He wrote to the Bishop of Lincoln, who was keen to take the idea forwards. “I initially looked to trial it in my own practice, but Bishop Christopher was keen to pilot it across the whole of North Lincolnshire, potentially expanding the scheme throughout the diocese www.lincoln. anglican.org

environment and chaplains within this sector can offer patients and staff alike the opportunity to talk through any issues and respond using God-based values.”

A group of enthusiastic amateurs from across the Springline Parish will be performing the 1970’s play ‘Godspell’ to raise money for eight local Lincolnshire churches.

The idea has proved popular with surgeries across the diocese. “In the past the General Medical Council (GMC) has made it difficult for GPs to discuss spiritual wellbeing with a patient, but they have started to change their stance,” explains Robert. “GPs are now encouraged to take a ‘spiritual history’, the problem being not many doctors will know how to give spiritual support, and that is where primary care chaplains come in.

The troop of actors is lead by actress Sue Hodge, famous for starring as Mimi Labonq in the BBC comedy series ‘Allo ‘Allo. Sue will be directing the show and collaborating with her husband and musical director Keith ‘Paddington’ Richards, whom she married in St Vincents’s in Burton village in 2002.

Physician Dr Robert Jaggs-Fowler came up with the idea of Primary Care Chaplaincy Picture courtesy of the Scunthorpe Telegraph

“Human beings are complex and are not just physical and mental, but spiritual too,” says Robert. “We if successful.” cannot treat the whole person There are currently three volunteer without taking into account their chaplains, who have been selected spiritual care, helping them with to take part in the trial: Catherine questions like ‘why me?’ and ‘why Wylie, a steward in the Methodist is God doing this to me?’ The Church and the executive nurse chaplains will help doctors and for North Lincolnshire CCG, Elaine families to provide that holistic Southern a Church of England care.” reader and former practice manager in an NHS GP surgery, If you would like more information and Sue Brumpton a Methodist lay on primary care chaplaincy, then minister and the former manager please contact Dr Robert JaggsFowler on of a large residential care home. Robert.Jaggs-Fowler@nhs.net or The three volunteers will be call 01652 251036. working in three of the five localities identified in the initial trial, Barton, Brigg and North Scunthorpe, and will undergo some health chaplaincy specific training, with Industrial Chaplain Peter Vickers. “There is always an element of excitement mixed with trepidation at the start of a new type of chaplaincy work” said Peter. “We are all aware of the pressures that are on all the staff working within the primary care

Godspell set to work magic for local churches Parish explains how releasing these funds will benefit the local communities. “Some of the Springline churches

Having a connection to the local churches, Sue was keen to help raise funds to maintain them. “I was asking myself – what can I do to raise funds?” explains Sue, who came up with the idea of putting Godspell into concert Sue Hodge from TV show ‘Allo ‘Allo puts the form. “Things rapidly snowballed cast through their paces and we’re now doing five performances, culminating at the have some ambitious and exciting Epic Centre on the Lincolnshire projects underway,” says David. Showground in April.” “Scampton is in the process of fundraising and planning a major The money raised from these project to make the church performances, is to be spread available for community use in throughout the Springline Parish the 21st century, and St Vincent’s of churches. These funds together in Burton has a long cherished with those raised by the villages ambition to install a toilet for will go towards parish share, parishioners use. These extra church repairs and maintenance. funds could finally see these plans come to fruition.” David Jones from the Springline

Fundraising isn’t the only positive to come out of this production. The Revd Dr Julia Hepburn from the Springline benefice, is also pleased to see how the community has come to work together. “This production of Godspell is doing much more than fund raising. It is drawing us together as a Christian community and helping us Prepare the Way of the Lord here in The Springline Parish and further,” said Julia. “If people coming to watch the show have half as much fun as the cast, then they are in for a really great time.” Godpsell – The Springline Concert will be performed at Fillingham Village Hall on Thursday 9 April, Burton Estate Club on Friday 10 April, Scampton’s St John the Baptist Church on Saturday 11 April, Ingham All Saints Church on Wednesday 15 April and finally at the Lincolnshire Showground’s Epic Centre on Thursday 16 April. All performances begin at 7.30pm and tickets cost £10, with under 10’s going free. Tickets are available from the Springline Parish website: www.springlineparish.co.uk or via email springlinegodspell@btinternet. com

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Book of poems brings “Delight! Delight!”

Church bells ring for funding success

By Revd Avril Ford Andrew Hawes is rector of three villages in the south of the diocese and has recently published a collection of his poetry.

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As part of the ongoing project a workshop is being planned for November, allowing members of the community to learn more about bell ringing and the organ.

St Andrew’s Church, Epworth, has been awarded a grant of £44,000 by the Heritage Lottery Fund to undertake restoration work on the historic bells and organ. The church has a fine peal of eight which were installed to commemorate the Coronation of HM King George VI, 80 years ago.

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bells for another 80 years. HLF is dedicated to supporting projects that open up our heritage for locals and visitors to learn about and enjoy”

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Andrew’s style reflects the Ignation discipline of continuing to savour Delight! Delight! an experience until the last drop of The land delights! wisdom is wrung from . His love of The earth is in it’s life, of place and family and God fullness crowned. the sheer delight and joy in being alive even when current events are The book is available from Edenham painful – is apparent throughout. Regional House, Church Lane, Collected Poems 1970-2014 by I found the poems accessible and Edenham PE10 0LS. Price £12.50 moving. They paint clear pictures including postage. Cheques made Andrew Hawes. 194 pages. in the mind and the lyrical nature payable to Edenham Regional ISBN 978-1-910623-02-2 of the words bursts naturally into House Bookstall or online from www.hawesmusic.com. song!

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Since then very little work has been done on them and they are now showing signs of distress especially on the wheels. Work is also required on the rope pulley assemblies, clappers and bell frame.

It is not just the bells that will receive a makeover. Within the church is a two keyboard manual organ, which is to be given a strip down clean along with other repairs. Fiona Spiers, Head of Heritage Lottery Fund, Yorkshire and the Humber said: “This is a great project which will restore St Andrew’s Coronation Bells ensuring the community can learn about the ancient art of campanology and enjoy the

Restoration work is due to begin in the coming weeks and be completed within a three month period, when the people of Epworth will hear the church bells ring loud and clear once again.

If you are looking for funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund, then visit the website www.hlf.org.uk

The opportunity will be taken to install a degree of sound control too, which will allow enthusiastic bell ringers to ring long peals without disturbing members of the community. The project will put the bells in a sound condition for years to come. It will allow new recruits to the art of campanology to be taught to ring more easily.

This will include information leaflets on the bells and organ, along with photographs of the recently completed fabric restoration, which will shortly be made available for the community to view on the church website. This is a follow on from the successful project ‘Conserving and Sharing St Andrew’s.’

or you can contact the church buildings team for guidance on 01522 50 40 46 The tenor bell prior to hanging in 1937 (Coronation Bell)

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Pupils promote unity Unity in the Community event is big success in Swineshead An inspirational event to encourage tolerance and understanding in our communities was held at Swineshead St Mary’s C of E primary school on 26th February, and was attended by the Bishop of Lincoln.

The Bishop was greeted by a team of children called the Little FISH (Faith In Small Hearts). The Little FISH were selected from across the Emmaus Federation of Schools, which includes St Mary’s and Sutterton Fourfields CofE Primary School. They accompanied the Bishop of Lincoln and explained the core values of the school.

“Unity in the Community” was an opportunity for children to talk to people from different faiths and be taught about different aspects of world religions, in an effort to develop greater understanding of faiths around the world. Workshops were held to share stories found in the Above - The Bishop of Lincoln talks to children at Swineshead St Mary’s during a collective worship Bible, Torah and Qur’an; with a brief introduction to the Arabic alphabet, which the children really across all different cultures led by by their tutors and special guests Miss Nadia Takolia and Mrs enjoyed. Sarah Snyder from the Cambridge Inter-faith Programme

“It’s really important to understand and live with people who are different, and it’s great to see this being taught in school’s like this.” Sarah Snyder - Cambridge Inter-faith Programme.

The Bishop of Lincoln, Rt Revd Christopher Lowson, was invited to a collective worship with the pupils.

“It’s great to see the hall so full of people enjoying the different stalls and experiences that are on offer,” said Emma Woods, a parent of two children at St Mary’s. “Hopefully this will teach everyone to appreciate people from all backgrounds, and the children can teach their parents about what they have been learning today.”

“I liked learning about Islam today as it was interesting made their own Menorahs using hand paints as part of learning about something I Children learning about Hanukkah and Judaism. don’t really know much about.” “Today shows that we care Lydia Parnell - aged 10 about everyone no matter what “I was really impressed by the depth of understanding of the school values,” explained the your beliefs are.” Bishop. “Love, compassion, forgiveness, inclusion and respect are key words for this event-for the children to not only be able to describe what they are, but also draw on their own life experiences to describe what they actually mean, is fantastic.”

In the afternoon, parents visited the school hall and were treated by the children to meditation “We hope that today is just the start and that we sessions, Bollywood dancing, and foods from can continue the hard work of the children on for future pupils and families in this community.” Below - Nadia Takolia and Sarah Snyder from the Cambridge Interfaith Programme teach children about stories shared in various religious scriptures

“The children have really impressed me. They have really embraced the idea of today and explored the different religions they may experience here in Boston.” Tom Grove - Key Stage 1 Leader, Swineshead St Mary’s School.

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The Little FISH were selected from across the Emmaus Federation of Schools, which includes St Mary’s and Sutterton Fourfields CofE Primary School.

During the collective worship, the children from the school performed a version of the Gary Barlow song “Sing” for the Bishop, who summed up the day by saying: “It has been really exciting to see the work done here today and I believe this event can be a beacon for the diocese.”

Solomon Sowden - aged 10

Fiona booth, Interim Head Teacher, said, “I couldn’t be more proud of the children today. The support we have received from pupils, teachers and parents has been fantastic, and I believe that is down to the enthusiasm, energy and soul of our young people at this school.”

“We want everyone in our community to be involved in our school and to feel welcome here. We are not just a Christian school, we are an all faiths school.” Helen Ratcliff - Key Stage 2 Leader, Swineshead St Mary’s School. The school hopes to build on the work they have done. If you would like more information on how to run a similar project, please contact our RE advisor Gillian Georgiou on Gillian.georgiou@ lincoln.anglican.org or call 01522 50 40 16.

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“Being a director is one of the most rewarding aspects of my life,” says Daphne. “It brings together my professional expertise, my passion for education and beliefs about education in a church school context and my faith. It enables me to use strategic and analytical skills and experience from headship, knowledge about church schools from a research Karen Lowthorpe MBE FRSA perspective, and contribute to Karen Lowthrop MBE FRSA is a the wider community through CEO at a leading environmental supporting our family of church Social Enterprise Business and schools throughout the diocese.” explains how her business acumen helps with her role as Daphne believes that being a a director. “I bring my business Director is a privilege as well as expertise and experience of a responsibility in which she can running an alternative education make a real difference. programme to the table,” explains Karen. “We are all “There are so many ways in working to creating a joyful and which our church schools can confident environment for our make a difference to our children, young people to be educated.” families and communities and whilst there continue to be Karen often feels that being a many challenges in education at board member is a “tick box the current time, these are times

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Parish Priest - The Revd Owain Mitchell

Plurality of Brigg, Wrawby and Cadney cum Howsham, Bonby, Worlaby: Brigg, Wrawby and Cadney cum Howsham, Bonby, Worlaby

Ferriby Parish Priest - The Revd David Rowett; Asst Priests - The Revd Alan Wright, The Revd Liz Brown

Plurality of Barton upon Humber, Saxby All Saints, Horkstow and South Ferriby: Barton upon Humber, Saxby All Saints, Horkstow and South

Brown, The Revd Anthony Cave, The Revd Canon Peter Hall, The Revd Canon Ernest Hepworth, The Revd Ivan Howitt, The Revd Canon David Martineau, The Revd John Patterson, The Revd William Robson, The Revd Dr Michael Sheard, The Revd Canon Michael Silley, The Rt Revd Dr Donald Snelgrove, The Rt Revd Dr David Tustin

Retired clergy of Yarborough: The Ven Andrew Ballard, The Revd Doreen

Parish Priest - The Revd John Girtchen; Asst Priests -The Revd Mark Hutson

Benefice of Barrow and Goxhill: Barrow and Goxhill

Pilham, Springthorpe, Upton with Kexby Parish Priest - The Revd Philip Wain; Asst Clergy - The Revd Lorna Lucas; The Revd David Cotton

The Lea Group: Corringham, Gate Burton, Heapham, Knaith, Lea, Marton,

The Revd Neil Brunning, The Revd Christopher Green, The Revd Michael Hardy, The Revd Stephanie Prosser, The Revd Eric Thompson

Retired Clergy of Corringham: The Ven Geoff Arrand, The Revd Robert Bell,

Harpswell, Hemswell, Laughton with Wildsworth, Willoughton Parish Priest - The Revd Mark Briscoe; Asst Clergy - The Revd Christine Sully

The Trentcliffe Group: Blyborough, Blyton, East Stockwith, Glentworth,

Team Ministry of Gainsborough and Morton: Gainsborough All Saints, Morton St Paul and Gainsborough St George Parish Priest - The Revd Canon Mike Cooney; Asst Clergy - The Revd Kevin Dyke, The Revd Phaedra Pamphilon-Green

Rural Dean - The Revd Phillip Wain Lay Chair - Mrs Susan Sharpe

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Rural Dean - The Revd Richard Crossland Lay Chair - Mr Russell Coulter

Deanery of Lawres:

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Plurality of the Saxilby Group and the Stow Group: Saxilby with Ingleby and Broxholme, Newton on Trent, Kettlethorpe, Torksey, Stow in Lindsey, John the Evangelist; Deaf Coates, Willingham by Stow awareness week Parish Priest - In Vacancy; Asst Clergy - The Revd Stephanie Prosser (Saxilby only), (6-12 May) The Revd Joan Vickers, The Revd Hannah Hupfield, The Revd Pamela Rose (Stow only)

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Tue 5

English Saints and Martyrs of the Reformation Era

Mon 4

5th Sunday of Easter

Sun 3

Athanasius, Bishop of Alexandria, Teacher of the Faith, 373

Sat 2

Philip and James, Apostles

Deanery of Corringham:

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Trinity; The Visit of the Blessed Virgin Mary to Elizabeth

Sun 31

30 Josephine Butler, Social Reformer, 1906

Sat 30

International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers

Fri 29

World Hunger Day

Thu 28

Benefice of North Wolds Group: Barnetby, Bigby, Elsham, Somerby

Wed 27

Parish Priest - In Vacancy

Rural Dean - The Revd David Rowett Area Dean - The Revd Canon Moira Astin Lay Chair - Mike Birkitt Augustine, first Archbishop of Canterbury, 605

Deanery of Yarborough:

Director of Education - Jackie Waters-Dewhurst; Deputy Director - Paul Thompson; Schools Advisor - David Clements; Schools Effectiveness Advisor Carol Acheson and Samantha Stewart; Personal Assistant - Sally Doughty; DBE Business Manager - Bridget Stirling; DBE Administrator - Tracy Smith; Cathedral and Diocesan RE Advisor - Gillian Georgiou; Events Coordinator - Fiona StaffordBaker-Thomas; LAAT Business Manager - Claire Goodenough; LAAT Finace Manager - Karla Wright; LAAT HR Officer - Laura Capindale

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of real opportunity for us as Christians and there is no more exciting thing to be involved in than this! I love it!”

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Education, Edward King House and Lincoln Anglican Academies Trust, Edward King House:

If you would like to know more about becoming a Director for the Board of Education, then please contact Director of Education, Jackie Waters Dewhurst on 01522 50 40 11 or email jackie.wd@lincoln.anglican.org

Prayer Calendar

Professor Daphne Whiteoak

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Our second profile is on Professor Daphne Whiteoak Daphne has been a director for five years and in that time; she has seen many changes both locally and nationally in education.

“Being a director is one of the most rewarding aspects of my life”

Trusts & Assets Manager - Andrew Gosling; Administrator - Gavin Dix White

“Great people, great schools, great community, its great to be part of it,” she says.

Trusts, Assets & DBF, Edward King House:

If you are wondering whether this is something you could do, then we have two case studies of current directors, which may help you to decide. exercise”, however, this is not the case at the DBE. “Here you can make a real contribution to the Church of England schools in the county to enable them to achieve excellence.

Pentecost John and Charles Wesley, Evangelists, Hymn Writers, 1791 and 1788

In September Diocesan Synod will be electing new directors to the Diocesan Board of Education (DBE), to help support the 142 Church of England Schools, and over 25,000 children and young people in the diocese.

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Benefice of Welton and Dunholme w Scothern: Dunholme, Scothern,

Parish Priest - The Revd Richard Crossland; Asst Clergy The Revd Richard Thornton

Benefice of Nettleham: Nettleham, Riseholme and Grange de Lings

Carol Bason, The Revd Tony Buckler, The Ven Michael Chapman, The Revd John Cotton, The Revd John Duckett, The Revd James Healey, The Revd David Lomas, The Revd John Pavey, The Revd John Pryor, The Revd Ken Saunders, The Revd Michael Whalley, The Revd Bill Williams, The Revd Dr David Young

Retired clergy of Lawres: The Revd Canon Gervase Babington, The Revd

Plurality of The Owmby Group and Springline: Hackthorn w Cold Hansworth, Glentham w Caenby, Owmby w Normanby, Saxby w Firsby, Spridlington; Scampton, Brattleby, Ingham, Cammeringham, Fillingham, Burton by Lincoln, North Carlton, South Carlton Rector - The Revd Adrian Smith; Asst Clergy The Revd Sally Turnbull, The Revd Dr Julia Hepburn, The Revd Sue Deacon, The Revd Bill Williams, The Revd Dr John Tomlinson

Parish Priest - The Revd Alison Pledger

Benefice of Alkborough: Alkborough, Whitton, West Halton

Rural Dean - The Revd Cameron Martin; Area Dean - The Revd Canon Moira Astin Lay Chair - Mrs Judith Barrow

Deanery of Manlake:

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Benefice of Cleethorpes St Aidan: Cleethorpes St Aidan Parish Priest - The Revd Richard Holden

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Almighty God, source of our hope and of all good things; you call us in love to share in the works of creation in making all things new. Bless our diocese: may we be faithful in our worship, confident in our discipleship, and joyful in our service, that through us, the world may catch a glimpse of the love you have for each one of us, made known in your Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen

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Tue 30

Peter and Paul, Apostles

Mon 29

Little Coates, Bradley Parish Priest - The Revd Peter Mullins; Asst Clergy - The Revd David McCormick, The Revd Anne McCormick

Team Ministry of Great and Little Coates with Bradley: Great Coates,

Sun 28 4th day of Trinity; Irenæus, Bishop of Lyons, Teacher of the Faith, c.200

Benefice of Cleethorpes St Francis: St Francis Cleethorpes

Benefice of Cleethorpes: Cleethorpes Parish Priest - The Revd Paul Hunter; Asst Clergy - The Revd Dr Derek Webster

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Thu 14

Rogation Day

Wed 13

Croos of Christ; Rogation Day

Simon of Cyrene, Welton Bearer of the Parish Priest - The Revd Adam Watson; Asst Clergy The Revd Carol Jones

Tue 12

Rogation Day

Mon 11

Rogation Sunday

Sun 10

World Fairtrade Day

Plurality of Barlings and The South Lawres Group: Barlings, Stainton by Langworth, Sudbrooke; Cherry Willingham w Greetwell, Fiskerton, Reepham Parish Priest - The Revd Penny Green; Asst Clergy - The Revd Sue Bradley, The Revd Carol Bason

Secretary - Jane Doughty

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Sun 7

Sat 6

Boniface (Wynfrith) of Crediton, Bishop, Apostle of Germany, Martyr, 754; World Environment Day

Fri 5

The Day of Thanksgiving for the Institution of Holy Communion

Thu 4

Benefice of Scawby, Redbourne and Hibaldstow: Scawby, Redbourne,

Wed 3

Deanery of West Wold:

Rural Dean - The Revd Canon Ian Robinson Lay Chair - Mr Andrew Robinson DIOCESELINCOLN

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Benefice of Bishop Norton, Waddingham and Snitterby: Bishop Norton with Atterby, Waddingham, Snitterby Parish Priest - The Revd Kathy Colwell; Asst Clergy - The Revd Jeffrey Wilson

Parish Priest - In Vacancy

The Ulceby Group: Ulceby, Wootton, Thornton Curtis

Plurality of Kirton in Lindsey with Manton, Grayingham: Kirton in Lindsey, Manton, Grayingham Parish Priest - The Revd Kathy Colwell; Asst Clergy - The Revd Jeffrey Wilson

Hibaldstow Parish Priest - The Revd David Eames

Plurality of Brocklesby Park and Croxton: Brocklesby, Kirmington, Limber magna, Melton Ross, Croxton

Parish Priest - The Revd David Eames

Benefice of Broughton: Broughton

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Justin, Martyr at Rome, c.165; International Children’s Day; Volunteers Week (1-7 June)

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Safeguarding:

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Safeguarding Adviser - Debroah Johnson, Safeguarding Admin Assistant - Linda Wass

North Scunthorpe Group Ministry: Crosby, Frodingham and New Brumby, The Resurrection, Berkeley, Gunness w Burringham Parish Clergy - The Revd Jonathan Thacker (Crosby only), The Revd Canon Moira Astin, The Revd David Swannack, The Revd Alex Barrow, The Revd Laura Cockram, The Revd Lee Gabel, The Revd Marian Toyne

Parish Priest - The Revd Cameron Martin; Asst Clergy - The Revd Julia Clark

Brumby Team Ministry: Brumby

Parish Priest - The Revd Tim Astin

Bottesford w Ashby Team Ministry: Bottesford w Ashby,

Parish Priest - The Revd Alice Nunn; Asst Clergy - The Revd Jane Whitehead, The Revd Pat Cooke

The Winterton Group: Winterton, Roxby w Risby, Appleby, Winteringham

East Ferry, Scotton, Northorpe Asst Clergy The Revd David Langford, The Revd William Keast

Group Ministry of Messingham and Scotter w East Ferry and Scotton w Northorpe who are in plurality: Messingham, Scotter with

The Revd Mike Craggs, The Revd Malcolm Dunford, The Revd Canon Peter Hearn, The Revd Norman Isitt, The Revd Bill Pegg

Retired clergy of Manlake: The Revd David Beverley, The Revd Tony Burton,

Flixborough Parish Priest - The Revd Alison Pledger

Benefice of Flixborough w Burton upon Stather: Burton on Stather,

Thu 21

Alcuin of York, Deacon, Abbot of Tours, 804

Wed 20

Dunstan, Archbishop of Canterbury, Restorer of Monastic Life, 988

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Mon 18

7th Sunday of Easter; Dementia Awarenesss Week (17th-23rd May)

Sun 17

Sat 16

National Day of Families

Fri 15

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Cowbit St Mary’s wins Heritage Lottery Fund support Spalding in 1384, this local landmark is both a focal point for the village, and a building of historic interest, and so HLF were happy to support the project. Part of the grant will be used to enable volunteers to undertake research visits to relevant projects, exhibitions and institutions to develop the project further, and to Cowbit St Mary’s church have been work with the National Association awarded an £8,000 grant from the of Decorative & Fine Arts Societies Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) thanks (NADFAS). Local school children will to the hard work of the church be encouraged to develop church clock committee. The money will trails as one of many initiatives be used to conserve the church’s planned to help revive the village, 14th century clock, and develop improve the quality of life for resources to teach visitors and the residents, and to spread the word community about the heritage of about the heritage of Cowbit. Commenting on the award, Dr Cowbit. The clock and belfry floor of this Shirley Pugh, project manager for beautiful Grade I listed building the church clock committee, said: fell into disrepair, and the grant “We are thrilled to have received will allow these vital repairs to be the support of the Heritage Lottery carried out. Founded by the prior of Fund and are confident the project will ensure the long term future of

the clock and help attract visitors back to this historic landmark.” Vanessa Harbar, Head of HLF East Midlands, said: “The historic St Mary’s church is the focal point of the Cowbit community and an important local Lincolnshire landmark. The Heritage Lottery Fund’s investment to restore its clock and belfry floor is a vital first step in reviving interest in the church and strengthening the sense of community within the village. “ The official project launch will be held at Cowbit St Mary’s on Saturday 11 April starting at 2.30pm. This will be an opportunity to meet and share memories of Cowbit and the church, with the highlight of the afternoon being a talk by Darlah and Steve Thomas on the famous manufacturer of the clock (J B Joyce of Whitchurch, Shropshire). For more information on this project visit www.cowbitvillage.co.uk

RECENT APPOINTMENTS

LICENSING

The Reverend Mark Thomson is to become Assistant Curate of the Uffington Group with special responsibility for Braceborough, Barholm & Stowe, Greatford, West Deeping and Wilsthorpe.

The Right Reverend Norman Banks, Bishop of Richborough was licensed as an Assistant Bishop in the Diocese of Lincoln on 1 February 2015 by the Bishop of Lincoln.

Reverend Mark Thomson is currently Assistant Curate in the parish of Market Deeping.

VACANCIES Rector - Belton Group (Benefice) For informal enquiries contact Revd Canon Moira Astin, Area Dean, at moira.astin@ntlworld.com

Reverend Thomson will be licenced on Sunday 26 April at 6.00pm in St Margaret’s Church, Braceborough.

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Benefice of Scartho: Scartho St Giles with St Matthew

Thu 25

Richard, Bishop Principal - The Revd Sally Myers; Director of formation of Readers - Sally Buck; of Chichester, Director of formation of Ordinands - The Revd Richard King; VLE Co-ordinator and 1253 Librarian - The Revd Joan Vickers

School of Theology:

Tue 16

Parish Priest - The Revd Ian Canon Robinson; Asst Clergy - The Revd Syd Andrew, The Revd Canon Judith McMann

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Retired clergy of Grimsby & Cleethorpes: The Revd Dr Derek Webster, The Revd Wendy Isam, The Revd Stephen Jones, The Revd Daffyd Robinson, The The Birth of Revd Marie Thorne John the Baptist;

Wed 24

The Caistor Group: Caistor w Clixby, Grasby, Searby w Owmby

Thoresway, Nettleton Parish Priest - In Vacancy 2nd Sunday of Trinity; World Blood Donor Day

Mon 15

Etheldreda, Abbess of Ely, c.678

Benefice of St Mary & St James Great Grimsby: St Mary & St James Great Grimsby Parish Priest - The Revd Canon Andrew Dodd; Asst Clergy - The Revd Christopher Davies, The Revd Katherine Price; The Revd Nicholas Nawrockyi, The Revd Janet Vaseyand Lisa Garthwaite

Tue 23

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Owersby, South Kelsey, Thornton le Moor, Usselby Parish Priest - In Vacancy

The Swallow Group: Swallow, Cabourn, Rothwell, Cuxwould, Croxby,

Alban, first Martyr of Britain, c.250

The Kelsey Group: Holton le Moor, Kirkby w Kingerby, North Kelsey, North

Sat 13

Fri 12

Claxby, Normanby le Wold, North Willingham Parish Priest - The Revd John Carr; Asst Clergy - The Revd Elaine Turner

Benefice of Walesby: Walesby, Tealby, Stainton le Vale, Kirmond le Mire,

Mon 22

Saints; Grimsby St Augustine Parish Priest - Fr Edward Martin

Benefice of Great Grimsby St andrew with St Luke and All Saints and Grimsby St Augustine: Great Grimsby St Andrew w St Luke and All

Community Chaplain - The Revd John Ellis; Asst Clergy - The Revd Kay Jones, The Revd Andy Tappin 3rd Sunday of Trinity; Fathers Day

Team Ministry of New Clee: St John and St Stephen New Clee

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Retired clergy of West Wold: The Revd Canon David Atkinson, The Revd James Campbell, The Revd Mary Dawson, The Revd David Inkpin, The Revd Canon Carole Munn, The Revd George Munn, The Revd David Post

Sun 21

Benefice of Clee: Clee Holy Trinity Parish Priest - The Revd Richard Holden

Sat 20 Faldingworth w Buslingthorpe, Friesthorpe w Snarford Parish Priest - In Vacancy

The Middle Rasen Group: Middle Rasen Drax, West Rasen, Newton and Toft,

Wed 10

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Deanery of Grimsby & Cleethorpes:

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The Barkwith Group: East Barkwith, Hainton, Sixhills, East Torrington, West Torrington, South Willingham Parish Priest - In Vacancy

Rural Dean - Vacancy Area Dean - The Revd Canon Andrew Dodd Lay Chair - Kate Hutchinson

The Old Palace Hotel:

Thu 18 Thomas Ken, Bishop of Bath and Wells, Nonjuror, Hymn Writer, 1711

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Rasen, Linwod, Legsby, Lissington Parish Priest - The Revd Stephen Johnson

Plurality of Market Rasen, Linwood, Legsby and Lissington: Market

Wed 17

Children’s Youth Officer - Dave Rose; Parish Support and Projects Worker Suzanne Starbuck;

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The Reverend Adrian Mason is to become Rector of the Benefice of The Mid Elloe Group of Parishes. Reverend Adrian Mason is currently Priest in Charge of Leavenheath, Nayland, Polstead, Stoke by Nayland and Wiston Parishes, in the Diocese of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich. Adrian is looking forward to his new appointment. “I am thrilled to be returning to my native Lincolnshire

Revd Adrian Mason

Closing date for applications Monday 4 May 12 noon Interviews Thursday 21 May

and to have the privilege to be the Rector of the Mid Elloe Group of Rector - Washingborough with Parishes” Heighington and Canwick (Benefice) To apply contact Jane Leighton, The Bishop of Grimsby, will preside Clergy Appointments Officer at, at the service of institution and jane.leighton@lincoln.anglican.org induction on Tuesday 19 May at 7.30pm in St Mary Magdalene Closing date for applications Church, Gedney. 16 April 2015 noon Interviews 5 May 2015 dioceselincoln

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New film seeks to “Open Bethlehem” to all

Church detective work How to understand the history of your church building with Dr Matthew Godfrey, Historic Churches Officer Having a good understanding of how your church building developed can prove vital when filling out a statement of significance. It can also help inform repair and conservation works more accurately. The skill is being able to recognise and understand the different phases of the building and the construction techniques used. Carlton Scroop, St Nicholas. Here a straight joint in the masonry illustrates how the later aisle has been abutted to an earlier nave. Also note the change in the moulded plinth at the base of the wall.

styles of architecture is it then easier to spot the early and later parts of the building. Look for straight joints in the building fabric which indicate one part of the building has been added to another; the addition of an aisle to an earlier nave for example. Changes with mouldings are another clue and such evidence is usually found on the decorative plinth at the base of external walls. Most changes undertaken in the medieval period are not well documented so on site detective work is needed to work out how the building has developed. However, by the Victorian period changes are much better documented and such information can be used to complement an onsite survey.

The problem with Victorian work is that it represents a period of renewed interest in all things medieval; therefore rebuilt parts and repairs will usually be executed in a recognised medieval style, usually early Gothic. The skill is being able to spot these interventions especially as they may now be much weathered. Look for sharper cut mouldings than their medieval counterparts, tool Medieval wall construction is commonly external marks may still be evident different materials may and internal faces of stonework with a mortar and have been used. rubble core, but in later periods the construction differed. For example, a church rebuilt in the With time, effort and practice the whole process Georgian or Victorian period may be constructed of church detective work can be very rewarding from solid brickwork or stonework or sometimes a and you may be able to learn things about your brickwork core clad with stone. church that you never knew before. The difficulty is being able to recognise the separate building campaigns and repairs, especially given that even the latest Victorian interventions have now been weathered for over a century. Medieval additions can be spotted by a change in the style of the architecture; a semi-circular Norman window or door is easily distinguished from a later pointed arch of a gothic window or door. More practice however is needed with different types of gothic style windows, but with some background reading and comparing styles ‘in the field’ it doesn’t take long to get your eye in and be able to distinguish an Early English style window from Decorated or Perpendicular style ones. Once you have an appreciation of the different www.lincoln. anglican.org

Hough-on-theHill, All Saints. The Anglo-Saxon tower and stair turret are surmounted by a Perpendicular style 15th century tower upper stage.

“It is aimed at anybody interested in finding out about Bethlehem, at those who hold it as a special place as the birthplace of our Lord and indeed those who are interested in the political situation in Israel / Palestine. It is essentially a story about people, living in difficult circumstances and whose ‘Open Bethlehem’ is a film by Palestinian filmmaker existence is under threat as the numbers of those Leila Sansour, and will be shown on Friday 8 May seeking to leave Palestine increase, but trying to at 7pm. It follows Leila’s five-year journey back live life to the full.” to the holy city and her decision to stay and set up the Open Bethlehem campaign, which aims to unite Christians, Muslims and Jews to open the walls of the holy city, and let people in once more. “One of the most remarkable documentaries I have seen…” is how broadcaster Jon Snow describes “Open Bethlehem”, a documentry about the city of Bethlehem, which will be shown at Oasis Wintringham School in Grimsby.

“This film explores the personal and broader story of a Holy city and the struggle to ensure its survival, capturing the experience of life in Bethlehem today.”

Deborah Mullins from the North East Lincolnshire Justice and Peace Group, has organised screenings and hopes it will raise awareness of the situation in the historic city. “Since returning from Israel and Palestine in 2013 I have been trying to raise awareness of the situation of Christians in occupied Palestine,” said Deborah. “I spent a lot of time in Bethlehem and surrounding areas and everywhere we went, local priests of all denominations were Melvyn Bragg - Broadcaster greatly appreciative of our visit, and begged us to If you would like more information about the take their stories of struggle back with us. screening then please contact Deborah Mullins on “Screening this film may not change their situation, 01472 346986 or email demullins@msn.com but it will help to educate people about their indigenous brothers and sisters in faith living in You can also find out more about the film and the ‘Open Bethlehem’ campaign at one of the most famous places in the Bible.” www.openbethlehem.org. The screening of the film is open to all and Deborah believes there is something in it for everyone.

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Messy Science launched in Louth onto the water and the capillaries drawing in water causing the petals to open, and from there Messy Science was born in Louth.” She now has plans for many more Messy Science projects running alongside Messy Church. “I have found many creative ways to link a number of scientific activities and experiments to the Messy Church themes,” says Kate. “My hope is that as Messy Science becomes ‘the norm’, we can begin to implicitly unravel the popular misconception that science and religion are incompatible.”

Messy volunteer Gre Gilbert (left) teaches the Grrenfield family about Messy Science (L-R) Jessica 5, Dad Ben, James 7 and Thomas 14.

If you attend the Messy Church session at Louth’s Trinity Centre on a Saturday morning, you may be used to seeing arts and crafts, tasting the food and hearing music play. One thing you may not be expecting however, is a table for Messy Science. Revd Kate Toogood, assistant curate in the parish of Louth, is the Messy Church co-ordinator at the Trinity Centre. She attended a course at the Faraday Institute of Science and Religion in January and was grabbed by a lecture on the subject of science in a church setting. “The lecturer spoke about a church near Cambridge which had put together some small experiments for science week and in a subsequent discussion, one of the people on the course mentioned the idea ‘messy science’,” said Kate “I came away filled with enthusiasm, both for the subject and also for the opportunity to share what I had learnt in a more practical setting, and it was the latter which inspired me the most” The day after her lecture Kate was keen to put what she had learned to use in her own Messy Church group. “For the next session we had already planned to write prayers on paper flowers which opened in water, symbolically offering our prayer to God. So I wrote a scientific explanation about folding in the petals, placing the flowers www.lincoln. anglican.org

Among Kate’s plans are optical illusions to explain the story of the Good Samaritan, making butter for the feeding of the 5000 and she is hopeful of getting a microscope to look at the tiniest of God’s creations. The Revd Nick Brown, rector of the parish of Louth, agrees with Kate and has seen the concept grow and flourish. “We’ve had Messy Science here for 18 months and it has been very successful with the children,” said Nick. It is sparking inspiration in the children and helping them to better understand the mystery of creation and the creative will of God, showing that faith and science can compliment each other.” The introduction of Messy Science has also seen a rise in the number of boys taking part in the activities. The Greenfield family regularly attends the Messy sessions at the Trinity Centre; and seven year old James really enjoys the science element. “It’s really fun!” exclaims James after he has just blown up a balloon using baking powder and lemon juice. “Today’s link is to do with the Holy Spirit and that you don’t always see the things that are there.” The Church of England have recently announced that more than £700,000 will be made available to help promote better engagement between science and Christians, which Kate believes is a step in the right direction. “I have always found my faith and scientific background have complimented one another, and indeed enhanced one another, so I think it’s fantastic that there is going to be more funding and resources to

promote a deepening conversation between religion and science.

“Although at Messy Church we do not address the ‘science and religion’ discussion directly, my hope is that incorporating science into a worship setting is one step towards challenging the false dichotomy. “Science is fun and it can attract a wider range of children to the church, whilst at the same time showcasing the beauty of God’s creation in an educational and prayerful way.” If you would like to set up your own Messy Church group, then contact Kate on kate.toogood@teamparishoflouth.org.uk

(L-R) Sophie Gilbert 13, Revd Kate Toogood, Lily Gilbert 4, Kaylah Gilbert 9 - Learning about electrical cicuits and the light of God in the world

From your Archd eacon s... Supporting church officers day, combined with visitation services Thursday 7th May (9.30am – 4.30pm) Petwood Hotel Stixwould Road Woodhall Spa Lincolnshire LN10 6QG Saturday 13th June (9.30am - 4.30pm) Lincoln College Monks Road Lincoln Lincolnshire LN2 5HQ

two seminars from the lists below Seminar stream 1 seminar list (2.00pm) • • • • • • • •

The role of the churchwarden Safer recruitment Transformation fund – an introduction New treasurers training Building collaborative ministry What is the developing discipleship programme (DDP)? DAC consultations

This year we have chosen to bring together the various training days for parish officers into two events, offering a wider variety of seminars and an opportunity to come together as groups of church officers from the local churches.

Seminar stream 2 seminar list (3.15pm)

Before lunch we are fortunate to have The Venerable Bob Jackson attending both days to talk about developing collaborative ministry and he will be involved in a plenary session with all those who attend.

These events are free to attend include a sandwich lunch and refreshments. To book your place at these two events you can book via email at discipleship@lincoln.anglican.org or call the Archdeacons offices on 01522 504095

• • • Both days begin with a visitation service, for the • commissioning and admission of churchwardens in the • diocese. The services will be led by the three archdeacons • and will also offer an opportunity for PCC members to be commissioned. •

The afternoon offers opportunity for attendees to attend

Churchwardens - everything you need to know New domestic abuse protocols Small gift scheme and gift aid New treasurers training Building collaborative ministry - local stories What is the developing discipleship programme (DDP)? DAC consultations

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Year of Discipleship 2015 update

Discussions on Discipleship

Question four: What do you particularly value in the The conversation about discipleship was taken to the traditions we inherit which national level at the latest General Synod in February, shape our understanding where a report on the development of discipleship of discipleship? In a time of and the Church of England was released. rapid change and against the background of wide difference between generations In the report, “Developing Discipleship”, the Bishop and cultures, what must remain and what should of Sheffield, Dr Steven Croft, calls for a revised change in our understanding? catechism for the Church of England, a new theological conversation on discipleship and ministry, The report will be discussed by the General Synod in and the exploration by dioceses, parishes, and Fresh more detail at its meeting in July. In the meantime Expressions of “Ten marks of a diocese committed to we encourage you to hold discussions of your own, developing disciples”. by asking the questions above and take the year of discipleship into your community. The “Ten marks” in the report include: “A lifelong journey of discipleship and growth in Christian You can read the full report on the Church of England maturity’” affirmation of discipleship in daily life and website at www.cofe.anglican.org where an online promoting specific diocesan policies and plans to forum has also been created for people’s responses. promote discipleship. As we look down all ten of the marks, it is encouraging to see that our diocese is addressing each one by offering opportunities for nurturing faith, prayer and discipleship across all generations, and hosting discipleship events and producing publications to highlight and support the role of Christians living out their faith as they seek to build the Kingdom of God in the wider community, workplace and home. Also discussed at General Synod were a series of questions, which we encourage you to use as a framework for discussions in your church about discipleship and how you might get involved in the year of discipleship and respond to the ten marks of developing disciples. Question one: Which aspects of being a disciple do you see as well represented in the life of our church? Which are less evident? Question two: What are they key experiences and opportunities have helped to form you as a disciple? What helps to sustain you in your discipleship? Question three: How far can we plan and organize for the formation and sustaining of disciples in the life of the church? What does your own experience tell us?

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Ten Marks of a Diocese committed to developing disciples 1. A lifelong journey of discipleship and growth in Christian maturity is supported and modelled by all 2. The importance of discipleship in daily life is affirmed 3. Gatherings for worship celebrate the discipleship of all baptised 4. Disciples are equipped to help others to become followers of Jesus 5. Diocesan work on vocations is based on the principle that all the baptised are called into God’s service 6. Good practice in facilitating learning and formation is developed

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Novena of Prayer

Following on from the success of last year’s Novena of Prayer the Discipleship Team has produced a new Novena of Prayer for the Year of Discipleship. A Novena is ‘nine days of prayer’, which can happen at any point in the year, however we would like to encourage churches to use this resource during the nine days between Ascension and Pentecost (Thursday 14th May 2015 to Sunday 24th May 2015). The resource will be available from the end of March.

Confident Discipleship course

This course can be used at any point during the Year of Discipleship and is available from the Discipleship pages on the Diocese of Lincoln Website. The five week course helps people to consider what it means to be a disciple of Jesus Christ today. The themes for each week are: Come; Follow; Learn; Change; Go.

Dates for your diaries

Saturday 19th September – Discipleship Conference at William Farr School, Welton, Lincoln Saturday 26th September - Celebration Event for the year of Discipleship at Lincoln Cathedral Saturday 3rd October - EQUIP Resources Exhibition, Lincolnshire Showground Saturday 17th October - St Luke’s Day Healing training and service and Discipleship Conference at William Farr School, Welton, Lincoln Saturday 17th October - Discipleship Conference at William Farr School, Welton Sunday 18th October - Stewardship Sunday in each local church

7. Gifts of leadership are recognised and developed among all baptised

Saturday 14th November - Discipleship Conference at William Farr School, Welton

8. Innovation and experiment are encouraged in mission, ministry and discipleship

Faithful, Confident and Joyful Resources

9. Specific diocesan policies and plans promote discipleship development 10. Diocesan resources are committed to the development of the whole people of God

Resources to explore these three themes are available for free from the Discipleship team. Faithful, Confident, Joyful Services of the Word (can be used stand alone or as the first part of a Eucharist) Faithful, Confident, Joyful Bible Studies Faithful, Confident, Joyful Evening Prayer

To contact the Discipleship team email discipleship@lincoln.anglican.org

Meet the Discipleship Team - David Bartlett What did you do before Joining the Discipleship Team? I came to Lincoln from Norfolk were I was Vicar of the newly created Poppyland Group of seven village churches, some on the coast and some inland. Before I took on that challenge, I worked in the same area responsible for five villages and pastoring an all age fuzzy edged group of folk which attempted to reach out to their community. This also included a summer youth surfing programme, but I still can’t surf! I have also ministered in Worksop, Middlesbrough and Frinton. Before ordination I had a variety of jobs. I worked as a lighting designer and electrician in the Theatre. I also spent time with British Youth For Christ as a youth worker. In between times I had various factory jobs. Who is your favourite disciple and why? I love Peter who for all his good intentions and energy so often gets it wrong and yet still keeps getting up and starting again, and Thomas who asks all the awkward questions for all the right reasons, but my hero is King David, also a ‘disciple’ described as a man after God’s heart. If I could manage that more….. What gifts do you bring to the discipleship team.? I have a wide experience of parish life, of encouraging and communicating with younger people and helping people to discover who they are as children of God and how they can live that out. I’ve also had lots of knocks and failures which gives me good sense of reality and how ‘Uugh’ it can be sometimes. I am an eclectic who loves matching ideas with situations to find ways forward. What does Discipleship mean to you? I see it as a type of apprenticeship, staying close to Jesus, learning to do some of the things He does and learning to be a bit more like Him. At the same time as trying to work that out whilst living an everyday life. Tell us one random fact about yourself. As a youngster I always wanted to travel the Leeds - Liverpool canal and walk Hadrian’s Wall. I haven’t achieved either yet, but one day. Oh and I have 2 toenails on my little toe, a family trait on my mum’s side! Dioceselincoln

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New book about Lincoln’s “Great Building” launched this month a Great Building, is written by architectural historian, broadcaster and Chief Executive of the World Monuments Fund Britain, Dr Jonathan Foyle.

Chaplaincy Focus

Revd William Ruddle, Industrial Chaplain, talks about the role of a workplace chaplain I believe passionately in the work of volunteer chaplains: Christians providing a listening, supportive, pastoral ear to those in the workplace; people who will care for those in their local community not because they are paid, but because they genuinely wish to seek the ‘good of the city’. Some call this incarnational evangelism whilst others consider it social action. Whatever your language, the offering of being genuinely present and attentive to another whilst you listen to them is a precious gift.

Jonathan Foyle, who was raised in Lincolnshire and is a guest lecturer at the University of Lincoln, regards Lincoln Cathedral as an old and valued friend and writes with deep knowledge and passion about the developing character of the building.

A fascinating new book about the architecture and history of Lincoln Cathedral is to be launched in the Cathedral Chapter House this April. The book entitled Lincoln Cathedral: The Biography of

The event will take place on 13 April at 7.30pm and Dr Foyle will give a talk about his new book as well as signing copies, which will be available in the Minster Shop. Tickets cost £10 and are available from the Cathedral Box Office on 01522 56 16 44 or visit www.lincolncathedral.com/shop.

Spark Engineering Festival 2015 will show Three Choirs festival at Lincoln Cathedral the world what Lincolnshire has to offer The Eastern Three Choirs Festival is four day festival Becoming established as Lincolnshire’s premier engineering event, the Spark Engineering Festival 2015 will engage, excite, stimulate and inform each and every visitor in the inspiring surroundings of Lincoln Cathedral, itself a remarkable achievement of medieval engineering With hands-on activities for all ages, displays of the latest in local technology, access to experienced engineering professionals from local businesses, along with exhibits and tours of our rich engineering heritage, visitors will gain a practical appreciation of the role of engineering in society and business, how science and technology is impacting our lives. From the local Schools’ day on Friday the 17th, a busy Visitors’ day on Saturday 18th to the calmer and reflective Sunday 19th, you will find a wide range of people from all around the world will pass through the Cathedral During the event public admission to the cathedral will be free of charge;

featuring the Cathedral Choirs of Lincoln, Peterborough, and Southwell. There will be performances from Tasmin Little, Piers Lane, and Sinfonia Viva and we invite you to join us for this extravaganza of choral and orchestral concerts, cathedral services, solo and chamber music recitals. For further information on any of the performances, please click on the links below. For more infromation visit the Lincoln Cathedral website at www.lincolncathedral.com/events or call the Box Office on 01522 56 16 44

I work with industrialists and they are constantly contending with the supply and demand needs of their specific economy. My economy is chaplaincy and I wish to be clear, I have significantly more demand than supply: many local businesses are very receptive to the provision of chaplaincy and I am currently unable to provide people to walk Simultaneously, we must recognise that Jesus was through these open doors. a workplace chaplain. Over 95% of his parables were set in the workplace (agricultural parables Across Lincolnshire we are running training were about work primarily in an entirely agrarian programmes for those who wish to be local economy). Moreover, 42 of the 44 miracles chaplains. In South Lincolnshire, we have a training performed by the early church in Acts occurred programme running from May-July on Monday in the marketplace. More verses of scripture are evenings to train, equip, place, support and devoted to work than worship, sex, money or mentor local workplace chaplains. If this article politics. has whetted your appetite, drop me a line to find out more about our Taster Evening on 11th May. The church must reclaim the workplace as a Rev.william.ruddle@gmail.com sphere in which we seek to see the Kingdom of 07903 730591 God established, and workplace chaplaincy is a primary conduit through which such reclamation can occur. Workplace chaplain Charlotte Osborne, once said, “90% of your community will not be in church this Sunday morning, but 90% will be at work on Monday morning”. It’s a startling figure, but it is almost certainly true for your local town or village.

As the new Industrial Chaplain for South East Lincolnshire, I am charged with enabling the Church (ecumenically) to build bridges into their local workplaces. In my patch of SE Lincs, I cover 200 churches, over 5,000 businesses and over 1000 square miles. Don’t believe what others will tell you: South Lincs is not all arable field! Alongside a diminishing field workforce there is an ever-increasing industry of food processing, logistics and all the tertiary support services that are required. Clearly this complex workplace is inconceivable for one human being to cover, so how can we impact our business communities?

L-R: Revd Andrew Vaughan, Revd Tony Haley, Revd William Ruddle and Revd Jonathan Sibley at Williams induction service at St Mary’s, Long Sutton

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The Stephen Langton Trail This year has been hailed “the year of pilgrimage” in Lincoln and to celebrate the 800th anniversary of the sealing of the Magna Carta, you can undertake a pilgrimage right here in Lincolnshire. The Stephen Langton trail, follows in the footsteps of the influential Stephen Langton, the Lincolnshire born church leader, who became Archbishop of Canterbury in the 13th Century.

Wragby. There you will see St Giles’, whose ancient display board shows a list of vicars beginning in 1215. You can also see the erosion of the stonework on the ancient tower revealing seashells in some places.

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The walk then continues on into Wragby, through the remains of Barlings Abbey, over the Five Mile bridge and on into Lincoln and to Lincoln Castle, the new home of Lincoln’s copy of the Magna Carta.

As you arrive in Lincoln, you are treated to the magnificent Cathedral

The 16.5mile walk begins at the birthplace of Stephen Langton, in the village of Langton by

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The Revd Ann Mazur hosts services in St Giles’ once a month. She feels that the walk is something quite special. “To walk in the footsteps of Stephen Langton is really special. He would have stood at the moated farmhouse, where he was born, and seen the Cathedral rising up on the horizon. It must have been an inspirational view.”

“To walk in the footsteps of Stephen Langton is The Stephen Langton window in Remains of Barlings Abbey St Giles’, Langton by Wragby really special. He would time, and ending have stood at the moated at the Magna Carta vault and the document that farmhouse, where he was born, began British democracy as we know it. and seen the Cathedral rising up on As the walk is 16.5miles long, it has also been split the horizon. It must have been an down into three sections for all levels of walker. inspirational view.” Revd Ann Mazur - Vicar at St Giles’ The trail is a fitting tribute to Lincolnshire’s connections to Magna Carta. Starting in the birthplace of one of the most influential leaders of the

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DEANERY CALENDAR Aptil 11 | 7.30pm A Lincolnshire Folk night Helpringham St Andrew Tickets cost £8 and include a Lincolnshire themed buffet supper. Tickets available from Marian and Vince Stoking - 01529 42 13 95 or email standrew.helpringham@gmail.com April 17 | 7.30pm Swayfield St Nicholas April 19 | 7.30pm Corby Glen, St John the Evangelist The Jesus Story Musical Musical written by Revd Richard RiceOxley and performed by local choir, tracing the story of Christ. Tickets £5.00 adults £3.00 children available from Janet Roberts - 01476 55 03 74 or email jtronger@yahoo.co.uk

May 8 | 7.30pm Gordon-Kerr Memorial Lecture St Wulfram’s, Grantham This is the 6th annual lecture in the series, dealing with issues in science and religion. This year the lecturer will be the Rt Revd and Rt Hon Lord Williams (Rowan Williams), the former Archbishop of Canterbury. The title of his lecture is ‘Can Science tell us anything about Ethics?’. For more information contact: Dr Brian Stagg on 01476 40 37 23 or email brianstagg@gmail.com

May 9 West Lindsey Churches Festival Over 80 churches in West Lindsey will be taking part over two weekends. May 9th and 10th sees 39 churches open their doors to the West of the A15 and 42 churches to the east of the A15 will be celebrating on 17th and 18th May. April 18 | 7.30pm Wonderful events are planned including South Holland Singers concert flower festivals, bell ringing, concerts, St mary and St Nicholas’ Spalding Tickets £12 and students go free. Available lunches and lots more. on the door, or by calling 01775 76 07 57 www.churchesfestival.info for more details. April 24 | 9.30am - 2.00pm May 9 | 6.30pm An introduction to Labyrinth Concert - recital by Orlando Jopling St Wilfred’s, Metheringham (‘cello) An input session on labyrinths, an St Peter & St Paul , Langton by Spilsby opportunity to walk the labyrinth in the This concert opens the 6th season of grounds at the Community of St Francis, Metheringham and then to reflect on the concerts at Langton by Spilsby and is experience and share responses. Bring and performed by Orlando Jopling, the well known London based conductor of the share lunch. Royal Orchestral Society and many other Contact community of St Francis for orchestras, includes more details on 01526 32 11 15 or email The concert will be followed by drinks and metheringhamcsf@franciscan.org.uk canapes in the candlelit church. Donations: £13 before the concert or £15 April 25 - May 4 | 10.00am - 7.00pm on the door Long Sutton Flower Festival - Inns & Contact David Douglas - 01790 753649 Taverns Frances Carr - 01790 753561 Long Sutton St Mary’s webmaster@langton-by-spilsby.org.uk Long Sutton annual Flower Festival the theme this year is Inns and Taverns. Come May 16 | 7.00pm - 8.00pm and visit our wonderful Flower Festival Organ Recital: Jeffrey Makinson which each year has over 7,000 visitors. Teas, coffees and light meals in the church Lincoln Cathedral Jeffey Makinson will be performing: hall when the Festival is open. BACH: Komm, Heiliger Geist (Herre Gott), Contact Fr Jonathan Sibley for more BWV 651 information - 01406 63 20 33 or email MENDELSSOHN: Sonata No. 3 in A major stmary.ls@btopenworld.com Con moto maestoso – Andante tranquillo

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WHITLOCK: Five Short pieces Alegretto – Folk Tune – Andante Tranquillo – Schezo – Paean DURUFLE: Prélude, Adagio et Choral varié sur le theme du ‘Veni Creator’, Op. 4 ELGAR: Sospiri – arr. Robert Quinney PRESTON: Toccata (1998) The concert will be in the Nave and tickets are £5.00 on the door. May 31 | 6.00pm Songs of Praise for Village Choirs Gosberton St Peter And St Paul he Royal School of Church Music is organising a Songs of Praise for Village Church Choirs at St Peter & St Paul’s Church, Gosberton for Trinity Sunday. There is a charge of £2 per singer to cover the cost of the hymn sheets plus a retiring collection for the congregation. Everyone welcome to this special event. June 10 | 7.00pm - 8.00 pm Magna Carta Lecture Series Lincoln Cathedral Lecture by Igor Judge (Lord Judge of Draycote), Former Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales as part of the Magna Carta Lecture Series. Information and tickets are available from the box office: 01522 56 16 44 or www.lincolncathedral.com/events June 18 - 21 Eastern Three Choirs Concert Lincoln Cathedral The Eastern Three Choirs Festival is four day festival featuring the Cathedral Choirs of Lincoln, Peterborough, and Southwell. There will be performances from Tasmin Little, Piers Lane, and Sinfonia Viva and we invite you to join us for this extravaganza of choral and orchestral concerts, cathedral services, solo and chamber music recitals. For further information and a full events listing please contact the Lincoln Minster Shop on 01522 56 16 44 For more events, including all the upcoming Flower Festivals, please visit our website www.lincoln.anglican.org where you can also add your events to our calendar.

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