The Diocesan Mailing for April 2009
Advert for Priest-in-Charge for Cottingley Parish Church
Full time Priest-in-Charge required to work two thirds time in the Ministry & Mission of the Parish and one third of the time devoted to creating mission initiatives with the Bingley churches. Closing date for applications: Friday 13th March.
Advert for House for Duty Priest in Washburn and Mid-Wharfe
The Priest-in-Charge is looking for a colleague to serve alongside her and the ministry team on a House-for Duty basis, to share in the ministry of these 6 churches. Sunday Services plus 16 hours per week in exchange for a package which includes house and full working expenses. Closing date: Saturday 7th March.
Quiet Garden Meeting at Westwood Christian Centre Poster
"Be still and know" Quiet Garden Meeting on Tuesday 31 March at Westwood Christian Centre. Plus notice of forthcoming events.
Diocesan Synod Report
A short report of the recent Diocesan Synod for publication in parishes
Circular re Surface water drainage charges for faith buildings
Circular re charges for surface-water drainage from Mr Benn to the Archbishop dates February 2009.
Bluebell Walk in aid of Unicef Poster
Sponsored walk around Swinstry and/or Fewston Reservoirs in the Washburn Valley on Sunday 26 April 2009.
Bradford Diocesan Visit to Erfurt Poster
Erfurt is our link diocese in Germany and the visit will give 2 full days in Berlin and 4 full days in Erfurt. Train departs 6 September and returns 14th September.
Flyer from the Yorkshire Wildlife Trust
5 seminar venues from May to July to come and see how churchyards and cemeteries can become important havens for wild flowers and a myrisd of creatures. All events have guided walks round the churchyard with light refreshments.
Neighbours in Bradford
Neighbours in Manningham Newsletter
Summer Festivals Poster 2009
Church Urban Fund is now recruiting volunteers for its Summer Tour - 2 separate weeks at New Wine and one week at Greenbelt.
Stewardship Notes
The on-line stewardship resource, Giving in Grace, has just completed a new resource to assist churches and individuals respond to recession.
Funding Notes
The Biffaward flagship grants is open for expressions of interest. It supports rebuilding diversity and cultural facilities. Also, the LankellyChase Foundation grants scheme for summer acitivities for childrena and young people aged 5-17 years has been announced.
Tourism Notes
Free Visitor Care Training is being offered for volunteers in places of worship.
Big Lottery Fund "People's Millions"
This is an annual competition from the Big Lottery Fund which will grant up to 5 awards in Yorkshire. Deadline 15 May.
Training News April 2009
A poster to display in churches, giving news about three forthcoming training events in the diocese.
Speaking out? Offering a Christian Voice in the Public Arena.
Information and a booking form for a day about retaining a valid and necessary Christian witness in the public arena, led by Rev Canon Dr Jonathan Draper and Dr Alistair McFadyen which will be held at St Lawrence & St Paul's Church, Pudsey on Saturday 9th May.
Poster re BCDD Annual Lecture
This lecture is entitled "A Call to Mission Cross to Crescent" and is responding to the challenges of Islam.
Flier - Walking with Jesus on the streets of the UK
Walking with Jesus on the Streets of the UK - a regional day conference with Jewels in his Crown at St Paul's Church, Manningham on Saturday, 9th May, 10.30am - 3.30pm.
