The Diocesan Mailing for September 2009
List of Committee Dates for 2010
Dates, times and venues of all the Diocesan Committees.
FAQ on Memorial Safety Guidance
Item from the Ministry of Justice giving answers to some of the frequently asked questions in relation to the erection and care of memorials in graveyards and issues of liability.
Postcard re: MA in Theology from Cumbria University
The MA in Theology allows people to explore the role of the Christian faith in the 21st century. Full or part-time course on the Lancaster campus. Course details can be found at: www.cumbria.ac.uk
Diocesan List of Contact Telephones Numbers 2009
List of posts within the diocese and personnel and contact telephone numbers.
Poster for Events in September at Bradford Cathedral
Calendar of events to take place at the Cathedral in the month of September. See also separate posters on Racial Justice Sunday on the evening of 13th September and Celestial Echoes, a Jazz Concert on Friday 18th September.
Poster advertising the Racial Justice Service at the Cathedral
This Service is to be held at Bradford Cathedral on Sunday 13th September from 6.30pm-8.30pm. Lead by International Musicians, with the preacher: Rev Canon George Kovoor.
Poster re Celestial Echoes (Jazz for Sacred Spaces), with Peador Long,
This jazz event to be held at Bradford Cathedral on Friday 18 September at 7pm. Celestial Echoes was specifically written for spaces like the Cathedral in mind.
Job Advert for P/T Chaplain for Wakefield Hospice
Vacancy for negotiable part-time hours for a Chaplain at Wakefield Hospice. Working alongside a second part-time Chaplain providing pastoral, spiritual and religious care to the patients and their families as well as for Hospice staff and volunteers. Closing date 26th August 2009.
Resources Notes on Minimising Utility Costs
These are the notes on minimising utility costs from John Preston, National Stewardship and Resources Officer at the Church of England. Also on the website are the latest guides to procurement Minimising Utlitiy Costs and A Buying Guide to Electricity and Gas.
Parish Buying Guide on Minimising Utility Costs August 2009
This guide provides parishes with an easy way of checking whether there is opportunity to save on electricity and gas by switching to a non -contracted supplier; identifies suppliers of green energy that parishes may wish to use; enable access to other utility pricing info on phone and broadband.
Parish Buying Guide to Electricity and Gas
Produced by the Church of England as a guide to buying gas and electricity for parishes which are classed as business customers. This means that many parishes have contracted with their current supplier, ususally for a fixed time period , and whereas switching suppliers is possible it is not as easy as for domestic customers. It lists 5 steps for successful utilities management.
Advice about off-the-peg Community Development Projects
Are you looking to set up a project but not sure where to start? There are lots of great organisations who can help you, as a church, set up excellent community projects. This guide lists some of the key players covering issues such as debt, crisis support, homelessness, nursing ministries, as well as Church Urban Fund funding.
P/T job vacancy for Sharaket Project in Manningham
This part time position is for someone to co-ordinate the various sections of this local community project.. Maximum 7 hours per week. Closing date: 15th September 2009
Sharakat Application for Employment Form
This is the application form for the part time co-ordinator post at the Sharakat Project of 7 hours per week.
An Invitation to a Seminar at Waddington on Church Welcoming
This invitation is from the North West Multi-Faith Tourism Association to participate in a free day seminar at St Helen's Church, Waddington re Welcoming Visitors into a sacred space. To be held on Tuesday 27th October 2009 from 9.45am to 3.30pm.
Programme for Seminar at Waddington on Church Welcoming
Programme for Seminar for Churches and Sacred Sites at St Helen's Church, Waddington on Tuesday 27th October from 9.45am-3.30pm.
Poster advertising a Training Day for Church Administrators with John Truscott
This training day is to be held at Kadugli House on Wednesday 7th October from 10am-2.30pm, lunch included. Cost is £20. The day is led by John Truscott, Church Consultant and Trainer.
Christian Learning Across Yorkshire (CLAY) from September 2009 to February 2010
This is a booklet of the latest courses that are available via CLAY. Full information can be accessed from the website: www.claycourses.org.uk
Healing Conference Poster "To heal as Jesus Heals"
A day of Teaching, Experiencing and Celebrating Christ the Healer on Saturday 17th October from 10am to 4pm at Bradford Cathedral. Run by Acorn Christian Healing Foundation.
Booklet for "To Heal as Jesus Heals" on 17 October 2009
Booklet containing programme for the day and summary of the speakers and their experience in the healing ministry.
Booking Form for "To Heal as Jesus Heals" on 17 October
This is an A5 booking form to be completed and returned to the Cathedral Office.
Training News September 2009
News about Mission Shaped Ministry Vision Day on Saturday 26 September at Skipton Baptist Church with speakers: Norman Ivison and Sally Thornton. Also, Foundations of Faith Course starting on 10 October over 6 Saturdays during the Autumn and Spring 2010, exploring a variety of themes.
Fresh Expressions Vision Day 26 September 2009
A day to explore some of the many issues facing Christianity today and to hear some stories from people discovering new ways of being church. To be held at Skipton Baptist Church from 10am-4pm. Cost: £5, + please bring a packed lunch.
Foundations fo Faith Enrolment Form Autumn 2009 to Spring 2010
This is a 6 unit course for those wishing to explore their faith more deeply in a group setting. The 6 topics covered are: Using the Bible; Christian Belief; The Church; Mission Matters; Worship and Spirituality & Vocation.
A Training Day Poster on 'Jesus the Evangelist'
This is a teaching day around the book, written by Robin Gamble, Diocesan Evangelist. To be held on Thursday 12 November from 10am to 3pm at Holy Trinity Church, Idle. This day will take the form of an extended seminar with input and opportunities for discussion.
'St Martin in the Field' Trust updated info
The Diocese has once again received a grant from the above with some changes to the criteria. It is now intended as a crisis fund for relief in need where time is an important consideration.
Poster for Bishop's Study Clergy day
This includes Readers and Licensed Ministers. Theme of the day is 'Going for Growth' and is to be held on Wednesday 21 October from 10.15am - 3.30pm at St Peter's Church Shipley.
Future Reminder of Marian Day in 2010
A date for your diaries. Ecumenical Marian Festival at The Priory Church Bolton Abbey on Sunday 15 August 2010.
Access to the Resources Centre
The Resources Centre has a growing collection of books, videos and course materials that can be borrowed free. Also, please note that on Tuesday and Friday mornings the Youth & Children's advisers will be available to give particular help with their materials and on Tuesday afternoons Steve Allen will be on hand to advise on Adult Education Resources.
