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Sep/Oct
New Archdeacon
of Stow and
Lindsey excited
to be coming to
Lincolnshire
“I am greatly looking forward to
joining the diocese of Lincoln and
getting to know the parishes and
deaneries of the archdeaconry of
Stow and Lindsey. It is an exciting
time to be part of a diocese that
understands itself to be called by
God to faithful worship, confident
discipleship and joyful service and
it will be a huge privilege to be
part of the mission of the church
in Lincoln.”
The Revd Mark Steadman has
been appointed as the new
Archdeacon of Stow and Lindsey
Speaking to Rosie Duffield on BBC
Radio Lincolnshire, Mark spoke of
his eagerness to meet new people.
“I have been a frequent visitor to
Lincolnshire over the years and it
is an area of the country that I am
looking forward to getting to know
even better,” said Mark.
Mark, who is currently chaplain to
the Bishop of Southwark, will take
up his post in the autumn.
Mark trained for the ordained
ministry at Westcott House in
Cambridge, which included a
period of study at the Venerable
English College in Rome. He was
ordained in 2002 and appointed
Priest-in-Charge of St Philip’s,
Camberwell in 2005 following
a curacy in the diocese of
Portsmouth. He was subsequently
Area Dean of Bermondsey and
acting Area Dean of Camberwell
before moving to be bishop’s
chaplain in 2011.
The Revd Mark Steadman
The Bishop of Southwark, the Right
Reverend Christopher Chessun,
said, “Mark will be an excellent
and insightful archdeacon and I am
confident this appointment will
play to his considerable gifts.”
Mark is passionate about seeing
the church grow both in its
discipleship of Jesus and service
of local communities. He said,
Deanery Focus
PETERTIDE ORDINATIONS
Loveden
Church growth
Read about the new beginnings
unfolding across Loveden
Pages 4 & 5
“I am looking forward to
discovering the stories of the
people who make up the very
diverse communities of the
archdeaconry.
The real joy is that wherever you
go, the Church is the same; the
gospel is the same, Jesus is the
same and it will be about making
new friends within the
Continued
family of faith.”
on Page 3
‘Church is growing in
Lincolnshire’. We talk to two of
our newly ordained ministers
Pages 18 & 19
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The Venerable Martin Grey
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From the Bishop...
In this edition, the Bishop of Lincoln,
The Rt Revd Christopher Lowson,
warmly invites you to Saints in Every
Generation.
To be a disciple of Jesus Christ is to immerse
your life in the example he gave us – to share
his love with everyone with whom we live, work, socialise or come into contact
with. And that’s both a joy and a challenge.
But without disciples across the ages we would have no church. It was disciples
who built our church buildings, who taught our children, who wrote books which
attempt to help us understand the truths of life. And it was disciples who fed
the poor, who visited prisoners, and cared for the dying. The entire inheritance
of our faith is down to those saints in every generation who have nurtured, and
continue to nurture, the gifts of God in other people.
Here in the Diocese of Lincoln, we are on an ambitious journey of growth –
personal growth in faith, joy and confidence, coupled with a collective desire to
make every community in greater Lincolnshire a better place through the grace
and love of Jesus Christ. To help us achieve this, I designated 2015 as a ‘Year of
Discipleship’ – a year-long opportunity for each of us to examine our commitment
to our life as followers of Jesus.
A lot has been happening to help us to develop and deepen our discipleship. A
programme of events, training and support continues, and a group of talented
advisers is guiding us towards a confidence to take our faith beyond the confines
of our worship in church, and out to the community beyond.
In celebration of the progress we are making, I am hosting a major event in
our cathedral in September which provides a chance for us to come together
and celebrate inspiration and renewal. ‘Saints in Every Generation’ will be an
opportunity to pray, worship, learn and hear from inspirational speaker and
broadcaster John Bell of the Iona Community, the ecumenical Christian fellowship
which engages with all traditions of the church.
The event not only provides an opportunity to look at the issues of our faith and
our community in the company of friends from across the diocese, but also a
chance for personal contemplation on how to nurture our own discipleship with
our fellow travellers on the journey of faith.
Our cathedral was built to reflect our own life pilgrimage, and we will be led
on a journey of reflection and prayer which will help us to come closer to
understanding what it means to be a disciple of Christ. Our journey will be aided
by a specially commissioned film, showing how Christian discipleship is at work in
the communities of the diocese, and a range of thoughtful and inspiring seminars
will provide tools to help us to take our faith beyond our church buildings. At
the end of the event, in a closing act of worship at 3pm, I will be encouraging
everyone to pledge themselves to a life of Christ-like Christianity - in service to
him and one another.
Please join me for ‘Saints in Every Generation’ on Saturday 26 September, starting
at 9.30am, at Lincoln Cathedral. To book your place, please visit: www.lincoln.
anglican.org/faith-discipleship/discipleship/saints-in-every-generation
The Right Reverend Christopher Lowson
The Bishop of Lincoln
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Continued from page 1...
Mark has been a member of the General Synod
since 2010, and has also been involved in ecumenical
work with the Lutheran Church through the Porvoo
agreement. Before ordination he was called to the
Bar and worked for a firm of solicitors specialising in
Ecclesiastical Law.
During his spare time Mark enjoys cooking, opera
and he travels widely. In addition to this, his five
young nieces and nephews keep him occupied and
entertained.
The Bishop of Lincoln was delighted to make the
announcement in June and said, “I am delighted that
Mark has agreed to join us and I look forward to
welcoming him to the diocese and to working with
him as a member of the senior staff team. Please
remember Mark in your prayers as he prepares to join
us in the autumn.”
We hope you will join us in welcoming Mark to the
diocese and praying for him as he starts his new role
later this year.
Introducing John Bell
We are thrilled that John Bell will join us at the Cathedral on 26th
September for the ‘Saints in Every Generation’ event, hosted by Bishop
Christopher.
An ordained minister of the Church of Scotland and a Member of the Iona
Community, John is an inspirational speaker on issues such as enabling
and understanding change, improving congregational song, developing
lay leadership, and opening the Bible in new ways.
John lectures, preaches and conducts seminars in the UK and around the
world, speaks in theological colleges, and is an occasional broadcaster,
but is primarily concerned with the renewal of congregational worship at
grass roots level. He is a past convenor of the Church of Scotland’s Panel
on Worship and the committee which revised the Church of Scotland
Hymnary.
John describes himself as a resource worker in areas of worship and
spirituality. “That really sums up what I do,” he says. “Sometimes, I work in universities and seminaries.
Sometimes I work at conferences. Sometimes I work at local churches. I focus on different things in different
places. I may work with congregational music and show ways that music can be improved; or I may talk about
scripture and help people lose their fear of engaging with scripture; or I might help to prepare men and women
getting ready for ministry in seminary; or I might work with people trying to deepen their individual spirituality.”
Some of John’s songs and hymns may well be familiar to you. His work, alongside that of his colleagues, is
available in over thirty publications of songs, liturgical texts, sermons and occasional papers, some of which has
been translated into several European languages as well as Japanese and Chinese.
John and his colleagues have a commitment to ensuring that their work is influenced by the developing world
by both associating with emerging churches, and sharing from all continents music which is accessible to
worshippers in European and North American churches.
John is an inspirational speaker and we are delighted that he will be with us for Saints in Every Generation. Do
come and hear him if you can: you will not be disappointed!
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Deanery Focus - Loveden: New Beginnings
“Having lived in south-west Uganda
for five years in a very rural setting
with no electricity or running water,
Claypole is very up market by
comparison! I am enjoying ministry
in this very different setting and
appreciate the welcome, support
and encouragement I have received
from all five villages.”
“I am looking forward to a bigger
school,” said Archie. “I can’t wait
to make new friends and meet
different people.”
One of the biggest changes for the
children is moving from a C of E
school, to a non C of E school. It
will be the first time in their school
lives, that they will not be attending
As well as looking after five a Church school, so how will that
churches, Sonia particularly enjoys effect them come September?
her ministry in the local school,
Claypole Church of England Primary “It has been important to have
School, situated at the end of her involvement with the church,” said
Archie. “It has taught me to get
road.
involved with the community and I
Taking part in some school will definitely miss it.”
assemblies, Sonia delights the
In this edition our ‘deanery focus’ children by accompanying her talks The children haven’t just been
takes us to Loveden deanery, with playing the guitar and singing. looking forward though. All of
where we join the Revd Sonia
the Year 6 children were asked
Barron, rural dean of Loveden.
We spoke with four children in year to produce a booklet for the year
six at Claypole, Ellie, Abigail, Isaac below. It outlines what it is like to
Loveden deanery is situated in the and Archie. They all agreed that be in the senior year of the school,
west of Lincolnshire, bordering they learn valuable lessons from and some little tricks they should
the diocese of Southwell and Sonia’s assemblies.
know to get the most out of the
Nottingham. Sonia recently joined
year. It covers topics like, studying
our diocese from there, where, “I think it’s good the Church is for tests, choosing a secondary
although our neighbouring diocese, involved; it’s different,” said Issac. school, getting house points and
her ministry was very different.
“It’s good to learn about the jobs the students can do whilst in
different things that the Church their final year.
does.”
Rachel Burns, believes
I am enjoying ministry Ellie agreed. “It teaches you how Headteacher
these books are a useful tool for
in this very different
the Church works, and it makes the younger students.
setting and appreciate me interested in religion, especially
Christianity. It makes me want to “The Y6 children were asked
the welcome, support
to reflect on their final year in
know more.”
primary school and to provide
and encouragement I
“
have received
”
“
I think it’s
good the Church
is involved; it’s
different
Sonia arrived in Loveden seven
months ago, from the hustle and
bustle of urban ministry, to the
scenic, but equally as busy, rural The children are all looking
community. She looks after five forward to their new
churches in the area.
beginnings in September,
as all four of them will be
“Moving from suburban Chilwell to making the step up to high
rural Lincolnshire has been exciting school, which can be a
and the contrast, though quite daunting step, but they are
marked, has been very welcome,”
all excited by the prospect.
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L-R: Ellie, Archie, Sonia, Isaac, Abigail
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and some little tricks they should
know to get the most out of the
year. It covers topics like, studying
for tests, choosing a secondary
school, getting house points and
jobs the students can do whilst in
their final year.
“The Y6 children were asked to
reflect on their final year in primary
school and to provide some advice
to future Y6 children. The work
produced was thoughtful and
perceptive and has already been
shared with the younger children.
“Their advice goes beyond the
curriculum, and shows that
relationships and the enrichment
that the primary schools provide are
an important facet of a child’s life,
and help to provide the necessary
skills for future success.”
From Claypole, Sonia then takes us
to St Vincent’s church in Caythorpe.
St Vincent’s is a large church with
big plans. Looking how best to
serve the community and to grow
the congregation, the team at St
Vincent’s work tirelessly to fund
raise.
Last September we reported that
the church was awarded a £194,800
grant from the Heritage Lottery
Fund (HLF) to help with disabled
access and toilet facilities, and
now it is also hoped the fund will
help the church erect a constant
monument to the 216 Parachute
Signals Regiment, who adopted
the church as their spiritual home
following Operation Market Garden
during World War II.
These plans have opened new
doors to the church and started
new relationships, mainly with
Sir William Robertson Academy,
Welbourn. As part of the project,
the church and the Academy will
be working together to research
the history of Operation Market
Garden, with the work produced by
the school being used in displays in
the church.
But this isn’t the only school the
church has made connections with.
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“This is a great project. It is helping
children socialise and learn about
nutrition,” explained Amanda.
Just around the corner, is Caythorpe
Primary School; a non-church “It has also given every child
school which has good ties with St something to celebrate; those who
Vincent’s.
may not be the best at sports, or
maths, can achieve here.”
Rachel Glendinning is the school’s
headteacher and she highly values The allotment has already
the church-school relationship.
produced prize winning vegetables.
Calum Dixon, a pupil at Caythorpe,
“We may not be a Church school, was awarded second place for his
but we do have a Christian ethos courgettes in a local food growing
and teach Christian values,” said competition.
Rachel.
“Food production is a big part of
“St Vincent’s is on our school badge Lincolnshire,” said Sonia, “so it is
and we have a good relationship.”
great to see schools teaching this at
this level.
One of the school services held in
the church, is the annual harvest “It is also great to see local schools
festival. Each year, children donate getting involved in the important
food from home to the local food festival of harvest. As Mavis (a local
bank, but this year, they will be able farmer) said to me: ‘The Church
to donate food grown by the pupils. and farming go together, as we
wouldn’t have farming if it was not
The school recently obtained a for the gifts God gives us.”
plot at the newly opened local
allotment.
100 people from all over the
deanery attended a deanery
celebration held at Hougham and
Marston village hall. Two choirs
sang three choral pieces and a
collage was created as a celebration
of faith.
The allotment was the plan of
Caythorpe and Frieston Parish
Council, who set aside £15,000 of
its own money and secured £10,000
more from the Big Lottery Fund.
“It was a great success,” said Sonia,
“because children as young as
three could contribute as well as
the older people.”
The collage is beautiful and is the
perfect image to sum up the new
beginnings happening all across
Loveden.
The site, leased from the Lincoln
Diocese, has helped the children
appreciate food and learn about
nature and where food cames from.
Amanda Locke
Caythorpe and
involved in the
She is proud of
have acheived.
is a teacher at
has been heavily
allotment project.
what the children
Collage created at the deanery celebration day
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Church improvements uncover hidden past
In our diocese we are blessed with some 630 churches,
many of which are in rural areas. Some are big and
many are small, but all of them have a story to tell.
Interestingly, for some churches such as All Saint’s
church, Wilksby, that story is still being uncovered.
“
We are literally uncovering new
things about the church’s past
everyday
Ian Scard
”
All Saint’s church recently celebrated securing a
“So far we have discovered foundations which extend
£52,600 grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) to
out to the east, and a wall that had collapsed; even
undertake vital repair work, including re-roofing, retoday we have just discovered the base of a window.”
rendering and installing heating and lighting systems.
All these discoveries are adding to the history and
In addition, the grant will fund research for a new
intrigue of All Saint’s church, which if it wasn’t for the
historical interpretation in the church, and a church
works may have never been discovered.
website to convey past and current information.
“These works will not just see our church renovated,”
said Ian, “but made into a more welcoming space,
which in turn will see it used more frequently by a
wider section of the community.”
Ian’s first attempt at funding was unsuccesful, and
advises other churches to be more ambitious. “We
didn’t fail because we are not a deserving cause, we
failed because we were not ambitious enough,” he
explains.
“Our second application was helped by Dr Matthew
Godfrey from the DAC. His guidance was essential.”
On top of the funding from the HLF, the church secured
The Garfield Weston Foundation, Marshall’s Charity,
Lincolnshire Churches Trust, the All Churches Trust, the
Moorby Village Hall Trust, and a rather ingenious idea
by the local farmer.
Richard Wingate, together with his sister Patricia
Borrows, came up with the idea of ‘selling a tile’ for
the church roof. Tickets sold for a minimum of £2.00
A lot is already known about this small village church.
and each person who purchased one will have their
A church has stood in Wilksby since at least 1230,
name and place of residence recorded in the church
evidenced by the expansive list of rectors in the
for all time. This idea has generated over £2,000, and
records. It is also believed monks occupied the church
Ian believes is a great fundraiser for all churches.
for a period of 70 years around the late 14th Century.
“We learnt long ago that it is no good just putting
The current building was erected in 1787, and has a
up posters and advertising events in magazines.
long affiliation with the Dymoke family, who helped to
The personal approach is the only way to ensure
build the chancel and have even provided rectors for
participation,” said Ian.
the church in the past.
Works on the church will hopefully be completed by
But even with the records and history books, the
the end of September, with church services currently
refurbishment is uncovering its hidden past all the
being held in the nearby farm.
time.
For more information or support about grant
Church Warden, Ian Scard, is excited by the new finds.
applications for HLF, contact the Church Buildings team
“We are literally uncovering new things about the
on 01522 50 40 46.
church’s past every day,” said Ian.
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Your voice counts - Elections 2015
A number of important elections are taking place this autumn,
and it is your opportunity to make your voice heard.
Elections will be held for vacancies including:
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Diocesan Synod - November
General Synod 2015-2020 - October
Bishop’s Council - November
Lincoln Diocesan Trust and Board of Finance Ltd November
• Lincoln Diocesan Board of Education - November
Information about the elections, including standing for
election, hustings, and voting deadlines, are available from
the Governance and Synod section of the website, under
News and Events.
If you would like more information, please contact Deputy
Diocesan Secretary, Will Harrison by calling 01522 50 40 33
or via email: [email protected]
General Synod seeks to slow climate change
The final General Synod of the 2010-15 term was held
in York in July and many issues were covered over the
four-day meeting.
Among the topics discussed, the environment was one
of the main talking points.
Members overwhelmingly backed a call for world
leaders to seek to limit the global rise in average
temperatures to a maximum of 2 C - widely considered
to be the threshold above which the impacts of climate
change will be the most severe.
The motion on combating climate change, the Paris
climate change conference and the mission of the
Church, included a pledge to draw attention to an
initiative to pray and fast for the success of the Paris
talks.
The Bishop of Salisbury, Nicholas Holtam, the Church of
England’s lead bishop on the environment, introducing
the motion, said: “In the last 150 years we have
burned fossil fuels that took one billion years to lay
down in the earth. The earth cannot sustain this level
of consumption. This is about our ‘reading the signs of
the times’ and ‘seeking the common good’.
“The science, economics and politics all point in the
same direction.
“Climate change disproportionately affects the poorest.
They are most vulnerable to increased storms, rising
sea level, changing patterns of rainfall, floods and
drought. We live interconnected lives. What is bad for
our neighbours is bad for us.”
Speaking during the debate, the Archbishop of
Canterbury Justin Welby called on the Church to look
outwards to tackle climate change.
Archbishop Justin said: “We have unrivalled access
to networks around the world. How are we going to
use them and look beyond our own boundaries as
the Church of England to draw in the resources of
the whole Communion? This is a moment not for just
looking inwards.”
Negotiators from more than 190 nations will gather in
Paris in December to discuss a new global agreement
on climate change aimed at limiting greenhouse gas
emissions from 2020.
A full report from General Synod, written by the
Revd Canon Chris Lilley, can be downloaded from the
Governance and Synod pages of the website,
www.lincoln.anglican.org.
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A day in the life of...
The Archdeacon of Boston
The life of an Archdeacon is a busy one. In this
edition of Crosslincs, the Venerable Dr Justine Allain
Chapman, the Archdeacon of Boston, lets us take a
peek into her daily life.
Being in Lincoln
helps me to catch
up with others
at Edward King
House, especially
Before 7 o’clock in the morning, after my morning Jane Leighton, who
orange juice, you will find me sitting cross-legged in lets me know what
my prayer corner. Here I say morning prayer and spend I am supposed to
time in silence before the rush and tumble of the day. I be doing, should I
seek to dedicate the day to God and enjoy the warmth forget.
of the radiator, or a view of the garden depending on
whether it is winter or summer, dark or light.
On Mondays I
devote the day to being with the Discipleship Team. I
Depending on the day of the week, or whether it is might be listening to how the Developing Discipleship
term time or holiday time, then I may well get various Programme is going in a parish or benefice and then
children up and out to school, or leave students to using that information to plan what training, resources
sleep until midday. My husband Thomas works in or materials we need to provide. Recently I have been
London three days a week, so he will have got up with looking at the Advent Reflections material, which will
me, or vice versa. My perfect breakfast is green tea and soon be out for people to use individually and in small
porridge with blueberries. Before I have it, however, my groups.
job is to unpack the dishwasher.
Some days are spent travelling South and East from
My days vary and usually I devote a whole day to a Welbourn, where I live, to visit PCCs, deanery synods
place and even a task if it needs it. I can be spending a and individuals in the Boston archdeaconry. I listen to
whole day interviewing potential vicars, or a whole day Radio 4 or Classic FM as I drive and am very grateful
at DAC meetings, where we seek to give guidance and for my SatNav.
approval for works to church buildings. Whichever day
it is, a real coffee with milk, is very important to me I love the skyline and the landscape as I drive down the
mid-morning.
A17. In the autumn, having spent time with each of the
clergy in Elloe West deanery in the summer, I will be
If there is a Bishops’ staff meeting I will be in Lincoln. visiting all the churchwardens in their churches as well
We will begin with morning prayer in the Cathedral and as each Benefice on a Sunday. That will add the A16
then have breakfast in the Bishop’s office. For the rest and A15 to the A17 mostly.
of that day I might be at a committee meeting, such
as the Parsonages Board, which seeks to provide good My Fridays are spent at home, when possible. There
housing for our clergy and to look after their properties. I write sermons, answer emails, and prepare for any
talks or papers for the coming week and don’t feel the
need to wear a clerical shirt. We might have people to
supper; I might read the Church Times.
Some days I am home roughly when my children are,
sometimes I am off out again, so I am happy when I
can take twenty minutes or so to read, especially with
a glass of red wine and some cashew nuts.
Just now I am on the fourteenth Roman Mysteries
books with my nine-year-old daughter - we read a scroll
most nights before prayers and sleep.
Then I end the day in a hot bath, with bubbles and
lavender oil.
The Archdeacon of Boston at Crowland Abbey’s new visitors’ centre
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Journal discovery charts church’s history
On September 16th 1875 the new St. Hilary’s Church, built
in the memory of the Revd H.F. Hutton of Spridlington,
was consecrated by the then Bishop of Lincoln; and in
February 2015 – 140 years on – a handwritten journal
dating from that time, was very kindly offered to St
Hilary’s PCC after being found in a loft.
The journal itself is full of information, giving personal
accounts of village life at that time, incidents that took
place and, of course, many details regarding the building
of the new church, including when the roof was put on,
the installation of the organ and the new clock; all of
which would be the topic of conversation in a small
village.
The journal includes such insights as:
“It is proposed to rebuild the church of this parish as
a memorial to the late beloved Rector, the Rev. H.F.
Hutton, who died suddenly on the morning of the 16th
day of July 1873. The old building, which we rejoice
to say, the workmen began pulling down on Tuesday,
February 10th 1874.
“The work is, we understand, fully in accordance with
the wishes of the late Rector and of the parishioners.
Designs of a substantial and effective character have
been prepared by Mr Fowler, Architect of Louth.
“
Our wishes are that when this
beautiful memorial is completed we may
have the satisfaction of seeing it well
filled with worshippers
”
The diary also talks of the first wedding that took place
in the church on Wednesday, November 3rd 1875, which
would obviously have been a momentous occasion.
Ann Crossland from St Hilary’s PCC is delighted to have
such a record of their church’s past.
“We feel very fortunate indeed to have this wonderful
insight into our church’s history. We do not really know
who wrote the journal, as the handwritten name inside
the front cover is not the same hand in which the journal
was written. We are most grateful that the member of
the public who discovered the journal took the time
and effort to contact us and also to donate it for the
information and appreciation of future generations.”
St Hilary’s Service of Celebration will be held on
“The accepted builders are Messrs Walter & Hensman Sunday, 20th September 2015 at 6.00pm. You are
of Horncastle, and they have contracted for the sum
of £3,060. Our wishes are that when this beautiful warmly invited to attend, and the journal will be
memorial is completed we may have the satisfaction of on display for anyone wishing to see it.
seeing it well filled with worshippers, and that he whom
it commemorates may reap in heaven with joy, what on
earth he has sown in tears” (a parishioner).
February 10th 1874 – “There were four in number
who came to pull down the church at Spridlington this
afternoon – very sharp frost and cold.
St Hilary’s church, Spridlington
“The foundation stone was laid by the Rev. A.W.
Hutton, Rector of the Parish of Spridlington on Saturday
afternoon at 3 o’clock, the 5th day of April 1874. A
large company of farmers and their wives attended, as
beautiful a day as could be wished for.
There was a large company attending the opening – the
whole cost is £3,800 or thereabouts.”
£3,800 in today’s market equates to £383,800 (Bank of
England)
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Kali’s Songs and Other Poems
by Canon Peter Mullins
ISBN-10: 0956817549
Available from Amazon - £8.99
or plus £2.00 p&p direct from
CPO Media, 155-159 Freeman
Street, Grimsby DN32 7AR.
The first part of Canon Peter
Mullins’ new book brings together a
group of poems from the turbulent
world of the Orkney Saga. They are
fine translations of poems by Kali
Kolsson, a twelfth century Earl of
Orkney and a Crusader. Given birth
in another tongue they sing now for
us with Peter’s burning words.
In the second part is a sequence
of poems about life, death and
faith sensitively crafted from his
reflection on ministry in Grimsby.
He makes spaces within which we
The Revd Dr Derek Webster, poet glimpse what is most mysterious
and priest from Cleethorpes and in living and yet seems always to
retired Lecturer at the University of drift beyond our reach. At his birth
Hull, reviews Kali’s Songs and Other Mary’s child choses:
Poems, by Canon Peter Mullins.
Proceeds from the sale of the
book will go to St. Andrew’s
Hospice, Grimsby.
the rags as clues
to who he was,
to where God is,
which heaven shows
to those who watch.
This is poetry to be experienced
by the eye as well as the ear and
is imaginatively illustrated by Emily
Connor from the Grimsby University
Centre using a variety of techniques.
Together Peter and Emily have
achieved an astonishing lyricism
which helps us all to breathe more
deeply.
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14. and 21D. Film of girl band with two
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Experience “the love of God” afresh
The Lincoln Anglican Cursillo returns
to the diocese in October and is an
opportunity for laity and clergy to
grow in faith.
A talk given
at the last
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Through Cursillo the
love of God is experienced
afresh, an experience
which draws us into
prayer and compassionate
action.
”
Cursillo is the Spanish word for
‘short course’, and it is just that, as
“Through Cursillo the love of God is
Susanne Wills explains.
experienced afresh, an experience
“Over three days, participants will which draws us into prayer and
be given a chance to experience the compassionate action. Because
love of God and the joy of Christian of this, Cursillo is a much needed
fellowship as they live and work instrument for the renewal of the
life of the Church today, and one
together,” said Susanne.
for which I give thanks”, he said.
“A series of talks are given by
various people, lay and ordained, The Archbishop of York, the Most
which lead to lively discussions, Revd Dr John Sentamu agrees:
and we all learn, pray, share, sing “Cursillo is about making disciples;
and laugh together, on the way to it transforms people’s lives and
discovering what it means to say: empowers them for service. Cursillo
is active in most Dioceses of this
‘We are the body of Christ’”.
Province, for which I praise God.”
The Cursillo is an opportunity to
A group at the last Lincoln Cursillo
take a fresh look at what the Church
teaches about ‘good news’ and the
discovery of Christ’s love.
The next Cursillo will be held in the
Old Palace Hotel from Sunday 4th
October – Wednesday 7th October.
For more information visit
www.lincolncursillo.org.uk
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Cursillo
is
about
making
disciples;
it
transforms people’s lives
and empowers them for
service. Cursillo is active
in most Dioceses of this
Province, for which I
praise God.
”
If you would like to take
part, please contact Lay
Director Liz Lilley via email
[email protected]
or phone 01507 44 00 39.
Alternatively contact
Barclay Brader at:
[email protected]
or call 01724 34 85 95
By the end of the three days,
members are encouraged to
develop a rule of life that embraces
prayer, study and action, to grow in
faith as they serve the Lord in all
aspects of life.
The Archbishop of Canterbury, the
Most Revd Justin Welby, believes
that Cursillos are vital to the life of
the Church.
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Children explore Christianity at special event
Over 330 children from 17 schools across the Elloe East “This is a celebration of our young students and our
Deanery have attended a special event, to encourage mission of faithful worship, confident discipleship and
children to explore the meaning of Chrisitanity.
joyful service.”
Over three days in May, Year 4 pupils from each school
were invited to spend half a day at Gedney Victory Hall
to take part in a wide range of fun activities.
ACT II, a professional theatre company, based in
Spalding and Katrina Brackenbury, a freelance dance
instructor and choreographer, delivered activities
including drama, crafts and dance.
One of the highlights of the event, was the story of
Noah, explored through drama, music, dance and craft,
aimed at helping the children to gain an understanding
of God’s promise to his people.
The children were given a T-shirt, this year decorated
with a rainbow, as a memento of the day, and it is
hoped, they will also take away a meaningful insight
into Christianity.
If you would like to know more about holding a similar
event in your deanery, please contact Gill Graper via
email [email protected].
Below: Pupils from Tydd St Mary’s school in their event T-shirts
The project is in its sixth year and was funded by
the Mary Bass Charity Trustees, along with support
from all of the churches in the Deanery. Rob Little,
an experienced local teacher, acts as a master
of ceremonies and delights the children with his
storytelling and use of magic tricks.
“We believe we are giving the children an invaluable
experience and hopefully laying a firm foundation
stone, which will encourage them to explore further
the meaning of Christianity in their lives,” said Rob
Schools across Lincolnshire are hitting the mark in RE
A number of schools from across the diocese are earning
a nationally recognised award, for their delivery of
Religious Education (RE).
The RE Quality Mark celebrates excellent RE in primary
and secondary schools and can be awarded at Bronze,
Silver and Gold levels. It provides an opportunity for
schools to show that they value great RE.
Recent Silver level RE Quality Marks have been achieved
by:
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The St Lawrence Academy, Scunthorpe
Edenham C of E Primary School
Barton St Peter’s C of E Primary School
Potterhanworth C of E Primary School
Navenby C of E Primary School
Holy Trinity C of E Primary School, Tattershall
St Peter at Gowt’s C of E Primary School, Lincoln
Morton C of E Primary School.
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RE Advisor, Gillian Georgiou, explains what
it takes to obtain the award.
“In order to achieve the award, schools
need to demonstrate that they provide high quality
and creative teaching and learning in RE, that they
support RE Subject Leaders in school and that they look
outwards to share their excellent practice with other
schools, locally and nationally,” says Gillian.
“We are very pleased that a growing number of schools
in our Diocese are being awarded the RE Quality Mark.”
If you want to find out more about the RE Quality Mark
(open to all schools and academies, whether church
schools or not) or if you would like to let us know about
your schools award, please contact Gillian via email:
[email protected], or via Twitter:
@RECofELincoln. You can also visit the RE Quality Mark
website at www.reqm.org.
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New game brings the Bible to life
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and features five Bible stories for children to discover.
Dave Rose, Children’s Youth Officer, believes this game
is a great tool for churches and parents.
“Scripture Union’s vision is that any child, regardless of
geography, can freely access the Bible, and potentially
develop a relationship with Jesus,” exaplined Dave.
A new tablet game has been launched, which brings
Bible stories for children in new and exciting ways.
The game called ‘Guardians of Ancora’, took four years
to develop and aims to help children to get in to the
Bible in a way that’s familiar and comfortable for them,
and so develop over time a real thirst for the Word of
God.
This is Scripture Union’s largest ever mission project
RECENT APPOINTMENTS
The Reverend Julie Wearing to the
post of Vicar of the Benefice of St
Faith and St Martin with St Peter at
Arches.
“The game, we hope, will help children (via their parents,
leaders or teachers) find Ancora-friendly churches,
groups or events where they would be welcomed to
further explore Bible resources and experiences.”
If you would like more information about Scripture
Union, or would like to download the game, please visit
www.scripturenion.org.uk
The game is also available from iOS, Android and Kindle
app stores.
The Reverend Ian Blake to the post Louthesk in the Diocese of Lincoln.
of Vicar of the Benefice of Skirbeck
Details of the service of institution
Holy Trinity.
and induction will follow in due
Reverend Ian Blake is currently course.
Priest in Charge of Thornton Heath
Parish, in the Diocese of Southwark.
Reverend Julie Wearing is currently
Assistant Curate in the parish of The Bishop of Lincoln, will preside
Upton-cum-Chalvey Parish, in the at the service of institution and
induction on Wednesday 7 October
Diocese of Oxford.
2015 at Skirbeck Holy Trinity church.
The Bishop of Lincoln, will preside
at the service of collation and
induction on Tuesday 22 September The Reverend Nikki Bates to the
post of Vicar of the Benefice of
at St Faith’s Church, Lincoln.
Stamford Christ Church.
The Reverend George Goalby to
the post of Rector of the Benefice of
Washingborough with Heighington
and Canwick.
The Archdeacon of Boston, will
preside at the service of institution
and induction on Sunday 26 July at
Christ Church, Stamford.
VACANCIES
Rector - North Wolds Group and
Priest in Charge of Brocklesby Park
w Croxton
Closing date: 3rd September
Interview date: 22nd September
For an informal conversation about
the position, contact the Revd David
Rowett [email protected]
Curacy in Holbeach
Please contact:
The Revd Canon Dr Jeffrey Heskins
Director of Ordinands & IME 4-7
Reverend George Goalby is currently The Reverend Susan Allison to the
Rector of the Swinderby Group of post of Rector of the Benefice of
Tel : 01529 50 40 29
Parishes in the Diocese of Lincoln.
The Bain Valley Group.
Email:
The Bishop of Lincoln, will preside The Reverend Susan Allison is [email protected]
at the service of institution currently Rector of Fotherby and
All Vacancies can be found at:
and induction on Wednesday 9 Somercotes and Grainthorpe with
September at St John’s Church, Conisholme and also Rural Dean of
www.lincoln.anglican.org/vacancies
Washingborough
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Petertide ordinations show Church growth in Lincolnshire
At the recent Petertide ordinations, the
Bishop of Lincoln ordained 17 new priests
and 10 new deacons in Lincoln Cathedral.
It was a joyous occasion, with the new ordinands
celebrating with their friends and families outside the
Cathedral.
Two of the new ordinands, new priest, the Revd Philippa
White and new deacon, the Revd Christopher Hewitt,
spoke to Maria Richmond, on BBC Radio Lincolnshire
about their experiences of Lincolnshire life.
It was noted in the interiew, that a number of the
ordinands were under 40.
Above: The Bishop of Lincoln with the 10 newly ordained deacons,
outside Lincoln Cathedral.
ordained ministry. In the last year the Ministry Division
of the Church of England reported that 25% of those
recommended for ordination training at selection
panels were under the age of 30. This is a significant
Philippa continued: “People who are ordained after a change, which if replicated over the next few years will
career bring life experience, which is a great richness go a long way to addressing the shortage in clergy we
for the Church, but people who God calls in the have recently experienced.
twenties, God is calling for a reason,” she said. “We all
have something we can bring.”
“God doesn’t call people to the Church because of
their age,” said Chris.
“
It was another bumper year for the Diocese of
Lincoln. Last year, Bishop Christopher ordained 33 new
ministers, with a further 27 this year.
The Church of England is going
through a real period of growth,
especially in Lincolnshire.
“The Church of England is going through a real period
of growth,” said Mr Hewitt, “especially in Lincolnshire.”
The Revd Christopher Hewitt
”
Lincoln’s Diocesan Director of Ordinands, the Revd “In the Diocese of Lincoln, we have seen the effects
Canon Dr Jeffrey Heskins, agrees with him.
of some of that in the people presenting themselves
for ordination training and those who want to come
“In recent years there has been a drive across the to Lincoln to start their ordained ministry. There has
Church of England to attract younger vocations to been a significant increase in the numbers of ordinands
wanting to come here, and in particular younger
ordinands. In 2007 we were unable to fill the vacancies
we had for curacies, by 2014 we were oversubscribed
and had to invite ordinands to look elsewhere in the
country for curacies.
“This year 27 people were ordained as priests and
deacons in the Diocese of Lincoln. Of those 11 of the 17
who were ordained priests were women – well above
the national average and quite a few of the candidates
were between 25 and 35 years of age. In Lincoln this
year we have a good balance of youthful energy and
the wisdom of life experience. Two such persons are
Chris and Philippa.”
Above: The Bishop of Lincoln with the 17 newly ordained priests
outside Lincoln Cathedral
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Overleaf: The Bishop of Lincoln and the Bishop of Grimsby with all the
ordinands from this year’s Petertide ordinations
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Ordained Priests
Ordained Deacons
Ruth Carroll (Alford Group)
Ruben Angelici (Westcott House, Sleaford)
Lee Gable (Frodingham and New Brumby)
Aran Beesley (Westcott House, Stamford All
Saints with St John)
James Gandon (St George Swallowbeck,
Lincoln)
Neil Knox (Market Deeping)
Sarah Bird (Trinity Bristol St George
Swallowbeck, Lincoln)
Nikki Mann (Stamford All Saints with St John)
Sam Durant (Wycliffe Hall, St Peter in Eastgate
Lincoln)
Phaedra Pamphilon-Green (Gainsborough and
Morton)
Matthew Harbage (Westcott House, Louth)
Katy Price (St Mary and St James Great
Grimsby)
Kate Toogood (Louth)
Lis Ward (Stamford St George with St Paul)
Philippa White (Lincoln Cathedral/St John the
Baptist Lincoln)
Leslie Batty (Ringstone in Aveland Group)
Sue Deacon (The Owmby Group and Springline)
Michaela Dean (Holbeach)
Jon Glossop (Immingham)
William King(The North Beltisloe Group)
Gillian Stevens (Mablethorpe with Trusthorpe)
Marian Toyne (Frodingham and New Brumby)
Chris Hewitt (Lincoln School of Theology,
Barlings and South Lawres)
James Robinson (Westcott House, Grantham and Grantham Manthorpe)
Cameron Watt (Lincoln School of Theology
Lincoln St Nicholas w St John Newport)
Paul Ievins (Lincoln School of Theology, Welton
and Dunholme w Scothern)
Aileen Workman (Lincoln School of Theology
Spalding)
A full gallery of photographs from the
Petertide ordinations, please visit
www.lincoln.anglican.org
We would like to thank Mark Warrick for
supplying us with imagery.
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Chaplaincy Focus
The Revd Dr Peter Green - “Chaplaincy in Higher Education is far from an easy undertaking”
The Revd Dr Peter Green is the Dean of Chapel
and Chaplain at Bishop Grosseteste University
(BGU).
In this edition of Crosslincs, Peter talks about
chaplaincy in the university ranked second
highest in the UK, for graduate employability.
The Revd Dr Peter Green (R) awards a certificate to the winner of the
BGU Bake Off competition
group to a Go Karting trip next term. The point is that
it’s possible to engage with Chaplaincy activities in
either, or both, or neither, of its two dimensions.
We’re also keen to try and serve the local community
– including local Churches. If there’s something you’d
like to do in the context of our University, I’m very
keen to hear from you. We have hosted local interfaith
groups, Church pressure groups, and the Mothers’
Union (who are developing a rather wonderful ministry
to our students here). If your Church is visiting Lincoln
and would like to use our splendid Chapel, or other
Chaplaincy facilities, we’re also very keen to hear from
you.
I get the impression from fellow Chaplains in the
sector that Chaplaincy in Higher Education is far
from an easy undertaking these days – in many ways
Higher Education is on the front line of secularism
in the UK, and the role of Christian Chaplaincy can
sometimes find itself under relatively fierce and
unfriendly scrutiny – and it can also sometimes be
met with suspicion. I’m pleased to report that this is
not generally the case here at BGU.
I also find myself addressing local groups on
theological or academic issues, and I’m very keen to
It helps that the institution combines trying to take help cover Sunday morning parish worship where the
its Church foundation seriously whilst being open parish priest is on leave or needs a break – that too
to those of all religious affiliations and none. The I see as part of our Chaplaincy’s service to the local
Chaplaincy is treated generously, and it seems to have community.
friends across the institution – although I would be
deluding myself if I thought that there weren’t also We were founded by the Diocese of Lincoln in the
those here, as elsewhere, who one way or another 1860’s, and we still have strong ties to the Diocese.
don’t quite know what to make of us.
I want very much for the local Churches to see us as
The Chaplaincy has a Church of England ethos in
that it feels it has a duty towards all members of the
institution regardless of their religious affiliation. The
way we express this is by having two clearly distinct
dimensions to our work. One dimension is highly
religious – organising faith-related events, worship,
pilgrimages, prayer space, study groups. The other
dimension has no explicit religious dimension at
all – trips to Alton Towers, free tea and toast on a
Wednesday afternoon, free coffee and cookies for
staff on a Thursday morning, trips to local places of
interest – and we’re planning everything from a craft
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our local, Church University.
If you would like to contact Peter about any of the
points raised in this article, please email:
[email protected]
You can also keep up to date with BGU Chaplaincy
on Twitter, by following @BGUChaplaincy
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Inspired creations by local knitters
A large-scale, hand-knitted version of St. James church
in Louth will be on display in the church this month, as
part of a year of celebrations marking the 500th
anniversary of the completion of its
medieval spire – the tallest of its
kind in England.
The hand-crafted version
of St James, which has
been knitted by local
group M&G Designs
Knitters based at M&G
Designs Needlecraft in
Louth, is the latest church to
be made as part of the Woolly
Spires project.
The woolly St James joins three others which have
already been created so far; St Deny’s, Sleaford; St
Mary & St Nicholas, Spalding, and St Botolph’s Church,
Boston (The Boston Stump). Visitors to St James will
be able to see the four completed Woolly Spires on
display between Sunday 19th July and mid September.
“The ‘Woolly Spires’ of Lincolnshire are the most
wonderful
tactile
creations
and
absolutely loved by young and old’”
said Marion Sander, artsNK
Visual Arts Development Coordinator.
“This is a fantastic
community art project
marrying local crafts with
local history. We are looking
forward to seeing the Louth
contribution displayed in situ in
St James; and are working towards an
exhibition that will see one knitted church per district
displayed at Lincoln Cathedral during August 2017.”
For more information about Woolly Spires visit
www.artsnk.org or search Woolly Spires on Facebook.
Skills share event encourages engaging learning
Every community has a whole range of skills ranging
from the artistic to the practical, and one parish has
come together to share these with one another.
The Revd Andy Jackson-Parr, assistant curate in the
Withamside United Parish, used his experience in
community education and decided to organise a skill
sharing event.
“We asked for volunteers to attend the monthly coffee
morning and share their skills with members of the
community,” explained Andy.
something new, to begin to grow a community that
will share skill with one another and continue lifelong
learning,” said Andy
“
Just as a body, though one, has
many parts, but all its many parts
form one body, so it is with Christ.
For we were all baptized by one
Spirit so as to form one body
”
Corinthinas 12: 12-13
“Some people were reluctant, claiming that it is ‘just
something I enjoy doing’, but when we explained
that all that was needed, was an enjoyment and a “It also gave a space where people can meet together
willingness to sit with other people and show them through a shared interest and spend time in fellowship
their skills, we had several volunteers come forward.” whilst sharing those skills.”
People from across the community came together
Andy hopes that these skill sharing events will
and shared their knowledge on skills like painting in
encourage fellowship, a community that begins to
watercolours, digital photo restorations, knitting,
value one another’s skills and a willing to engage with
reading music and an introduction to keyboard.
learning.
“The event was an opportunity to share skills and learn
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Discipleship conference
Saturday 17th October 9.30am – 4.30pm
William Farr School, Welton
A conference exploring different areas of discipleship
for both clergy and lay people. To book your place,
and for the most up to date programme, visit the
discipleship pages on the Diocese of Lincoln website.
Current seminars and workshops taking place in the
day include:
• Social Justice Fund: what is this new diocesan
fund all about? Why is it important for Christian
ministry? How can our church and community
make best use of it?
• A variety of bible studies in different styles
including lectio divina, ignatian, interactive,
Swedish bible study.
• Training for pastoral teams
• A service of healing and wholeness
• An introduction to chaplaincy
• Children’s and youth work including Messy Church
• What is the Developing Discipleship Programme?
• Dementia Friends training from the Alzheimer’s
Society
• Seminars on prayer and spirituality
• Other areas of discipleship
• Labyrinth and prayer space
• Refreshments and bookshops
There will be a second discipleship conference on
Saturday 14th November 2015. For more information
visit the discipleship pages of the diocesan website.
Disciplekit.org
CPAS have produced this online resource that brings
together the large number of resources available to
help individuals and groups grow in their discipleship.
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The site begins with a focus
on resources for small
groups for Adults, Youth and
Children – for those who are
enquiring about Christianity,
beginning
the
Christian
journey, or growing along the way.
The site also features resources for individuals,
and additional themed resources such as those for
marriage, parenting and seniors.
Each resource is pictured with a description with a
review and rating.
To register and download resources, visit
www.disciplekit.org.
Developing Discipleship Programme:
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The Diocese of Lincoln have released new Developing
Discipleship Programme (DDP) support materials.
These include guides on how to get your church involved
in the DDP, useful book reviews and downloadable
content.
“
I would recommend this process to
all mission communities as it does help
to galvanize and look forward.
Please use these resources as invited by the Bishop purpose and for his people.
of Lincoln. For more information, visit the Faith and
Discipleship section of the website.
What have you got planned?
The Revd Sue Allison, Rural Dean for Louthesk,
is already enrolled on the DDP, and we asked
her what she thought of the programme.
”
We have got some combined events planned one of
which has taken place and this was a shared Rogation
Service and lunch. The other two will happen later
on in the year with a TocH centenary celebration in
December and a social gather - date yet to be decided.
The other two key things were how to make the best
of our communication and the newsletter and the pilot
of the Puzzling questions and Table talk material, so we
have a robust plan to focus on.
What would you say to anyone thinking of starting
their road to discipleship?
I would recommend this process to all mission
communities as it does help to galvanize and look
forward.
What does your group enjoy most about the DDP?
The DDP helps to maintain the focus, and to have a
review date in for a year’s time is also very good as it
helps to maintain the momentum.
Where was God most present in the process for you?
God was most present within the small group, who
have stayed with this process and who hopefully will
continue to take this further in the future.
Revd Sue Allison, walking into church - Photo by Abbi Carlton
What has happened in your church since beginning
the DDP?
How have you found the materials?
I personally think we are most aware of God calling us
As a mission community, which is quite expansive, it to grow with our schools, but I cannot speak for others.
was an achievement getting people to come together All will become clear if we keep this all in our hearts
to talk together and to plan together for mission in our and minds.
communities. The materials are very good in leading
Further details of the DDP are on the discipleship
discussion on and the mapping process is very visual in
highlighting how big the community actually is.
pages of the website, and will be at discipleship
How has your church benefitted?
events throughout the year. Alternatively you
We have benefitted by drawing together our mission
statement, which is now displayed in all the churches
and which encompasses who we think we are in God’s
can contact DDP co-ordinator, Louise Vincer, at
[email protected]
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New book showcases ‘Cathedrals of the Church of England’
celebrate the funding for cathedral fabric repairs
generously provided over the last few years by
the Wolfson Foundation, the Pilgrim Trust and the
Government’s award last year of £20 million for fabric
repairs to cathedrals in the First World War Centenary
Cathedral Fabric Repair Fund.
“
So much of our social and communal,
as well as religious history, is bound up
in them.
”
“It has seen me criss-cross England by train (including
Settle to Carlisle in the snow), and visit with the family
and dog, and soon I will cycle at least one of the legs on
ChurchCare’s new cathedrals cycle route. Everywhere
I’ve been struck by the huge activity and energy in our
cathedrals today.”
A new book showcasing the Church of England’s
Cathedrals, with a gallery of professional photos, has
been released.
Cathedrals of the Church of England was written by
Janet Gough, Director of ChurchCare, the Church of
England’s Cathedrals and Church Buildings division.
In the Introduction to the book, the Bishop of
Worcester, Dr John Inge, lead bishop for cathedrals
and church buildings writes: “England has no finer
treasure than its cathedrals.
“They are not just superb visual aids to understanding
architectural history; so much of our social and
communal, as well as religious history is bound up in
The book features short descriptions of each cathedral,
them.
and is illustrated with photographs, including some
specially commissioned images by Paul Barker (best
“However, cathedrals are not art galleries or museums,
known for his photographs over many years for
but living, breathing buildings which exist to serve God
Country Life).
and the communities in which they stand.
“
Cathedrals are not art galleries
or museums, but living, breathing
buildings which exist to serve God and
the communities in which they stand.
”
The book includes stories highlighting the history
behind each cathedral, from the murder of Thomas
Becket at Canterbury Cathedral to the recent interment
of Richard III at Leicester Cathedral.
Janet Gough said: “This book was produced to
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“Our cathedrals are a unique and very precious part of
our heritage and ongoing national life which this book
celebrates wonderfully.”
The book is the latest title in Scala’s successful
Director’s Choice series, in which the directors of
leading arts or heritage bodies present their personal
take on the treasures in their collections.
’Cathedrals of the Church of England’
is available now in all good book shops.
ISBN-13: 9781857599404
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The National Youth Choirs of Great Britain are coming to Lincolnshire
featuring collaborations with the National Youth Jazz
Orchestra, Crioch Quartet folk ensemble and youth
bands and choirs from County Durham.
NYCGB Director Ben Parry said, “NYCGB is passionate
about getting as many people as possible in the UK
to experience great choral music. Summer festivals
are synonymous with openness, inclusivity and an
enjoyable atmosphere. By creating NYCGB Summerfest,
we aim to raise awareness of NYCGB’s work around the
UK, to encourage an ever wider audience to experience
choral music, and to inspire the next generation of
choral singers.”
The National Youth Choirs of Great Britain (NYCGB)
have created the biggest youth choral festival in the
UK, with the inaugural NYCGB Summerfest.
The festival will feature more than five hundred young
singers, performing in seven counties, over the space
of two months, bringing a Summerfest event within
easy reach of 13 million people around the UK.
Lincoln Cathedral will see the final performance of
the summer on Saturday 29th August, with a concert
entitled ‘Unleashed’. The performance will include
contemporary choral music on themes of release
and freedom, featuring works by Eric Whitacre,
Ēriks Ešenvalds, Tarik O’Regan, Alexander Campkin,
Valentyn Silvestrov, Neil Thomas Smith, Toby Young and
American film arranger J.A.C Redford. The concert is
conducted by Dominic Peckham and Adam Treadaway.
Summerfest 2015 began in London on 1st July and has
travelled across the UK to places including Durham,
Oxford and Truro. The performances have showcased
new music, with world premieres of new works
by Jonathan Dove, Nico Muhly and Pete Churchill,
NYCGB’s ongoing efforts to extend nationwide access
to choral music are supported by the offer of £5
tickets to under 25s for many events, while selected
performances in this and future Summerfests, target
areas of low choral engagement in the UK through
partnerships with local Music Education Hubs.
National Youth Training Choir ‘Unleashed’
Saturday 29 August, 7.30pm
Lincoln Cathedral NYCGB Summerfest 2015 concludes
with National Youth Training Choir’s performance of a
programme dedicated to contemporary choral music
on themes of release and freedom, featuring works by
Eric Whitacre, Ēriks Ešenvalds, Tarik O’Regan, Alexander
Campkin, Valentyn Silvestrov, Neil Thomas Smith, Toby
Young and American film arranger J.A.C Redford. The
concert is conducted by Dominic Peckham and Adam
Treadaway.
Tickets for this event are available via the Lincoln
Cathedral Shop: £12, £10 concessions, £5 U25s
(booking fees apply) call 01522 561644 or visit
www.lincolncathedral.com for more details.
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Experience historic Lincolnshire this September
This September sees the return of Lincolnshire’s
Heritage Open Days, with over 100 free events during
a four-day festival.
Starting on 10th September and running to the 13th,
the festival brings Lincolnshire’s history to life with
over 700 volunteers organizing events and activities
across the county.
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Heritage Lincolnshire will be looking to repeat the
success of the 2014 festival, which saw a record 26,000
visitors. This year’s Heritage Open Days will explore the
Tudor period and encompass heritage sites, buildings,
towns and villages and for the first time all five National
Trust properties will be open on at least one of the
days, helping to make this the biggest and best festival
yet.
Beverley Gormley, part of the Cultural Events team
at Heritage Lincolnshire, believes this as a unique
opportunity for people to discover the history of the
county.
“Year after year, Lincolnshire’s Heritage Open Days
prove a real winner with local people and visitors as
they provide free, unique opportunities to go behind
the scenes of heritage venues and discover the region’s
hidden histories.
St Wulfram’s church, Grantham is taking part in Heritage Open Days
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“The events are a wonderful way of bringing people
together to learn about their local history, enabling
our local heritage venues, churches, organisations,
towns and villages to develop a lasting relationship
with people in the area.” she said.
Also on the list of properties open to the public are
31 churches from the region, including St Botolph’s
church, Boston, St Wulfram’s church, Grantham and St
Clement’s church, Grainthorpe, which will be hosting a
Festival of Harvest in its Grade I listed building.
Historic Churches Officer, Matthew Godfrey, believes
this is not only a good opportunity for the public, but
for the churches as well.
“Heritage Open Days acts as a showcase for many of our
fine church buildings in the Diocese and demonstrates
to local visitors and those from further afield just how
rich and diverse the county’s ecclesiastical architecture
and heritage is.”
If you would like more information about Heritage
Open Days visit www.heritagelincolnshire.org
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Take a stroll through South Lincolnshire this autumn
On 25th September, the South Lincolnshire Walking
Festival begins with over 70 walks available for the
steady stroller to the rugged rambler.
The walks offer something for everyone, with varying
degrees of difficulty, and events and activities along
the way, including pond dipping, bat detecting
exploring medieval towers and wildlife spotting on
the coast.
Ewerby St Andrew’s church
led by the Diocese’s Historic Churches Officer,
Matthew Godfrey. The walk is on Saturday 3rd
October, starting at 9.30am and covering a distance
of 9 miles; and as Matthew explains, it is a gentle
ramble around some of the area’s most picturesque
churches.
“This Saturday morning ramble will start at
Heckington St Andrew’s where we will stop to take in
the architecture and history of this fine 14th century
church.
“After Heckington we will be dropping in at Howell St
Oswald, which originates from the late 12th century,
before moving on to look at Ewerby St Andrew. St
Andrew’s is another fine example of the 14th century
Decorated style of architecture.
“The final church on the walk will be the small church
of Asgarby which is set among the surviving medieval
earthworks of the once much larger village. The walk
will then return to Heckington.
“The route is easy going and in the most part will be
on quiet country roads and, if weather permits, public
footpaths. Toilet facilities are available at Heckington
and there will be tea, coffee and cake available en
route.“
St Andrew’s church, Heckington
All of the walks are led by local, expert volunteers,
with many of them being ‘talking walks’, where walk
leaders will be sharing information about the local
area and points of interest along the way.
If you would like to book a place on Matthew’s walk,
then call 01522 50 40 48. You can also get a full list of
all the walks available and download a brochure from
www.southlincswalking.com.
The walks will be taking place until the 31st October
and cover the areas of North and South Kesteven,
Boston Borough and South Holland.
One such walk is the North Kesteven Church Ramble,
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August 28 - September 6
Festival 800
Lincoln (Various)
A ten day festival of live music,
comedy, spoken word, street
theatre, lectures and debate to
celebrate Magna Carta’s 800th
anniversary in Lincoln.
For more information visit
www.visitlincoln.com
August 29 | 7.30pm - 10.00pm
National Youth Training Choir
“Unleashed”
Lincoln Cathedral
A euphoric programme of choral
music, in the stunning setting of
Lincoln Cathedral.
For the closing concert of NYCGB
Summerfest 2015, the National
Youth Training Choir perform an
uplifting programme of musical
escapism and liberation at Lincoln
Cathedral.
See page 25 for more information.
August 29 - 31
Thank you for the music
Chapel St Leonards, St Leonard
A Flower Festival celebrating
the joy music brings to our lives.
Our famous light lunches and
refreshments served when the
festival is open.
Songs of Praise Service Sunday 30th
August at 6.00pm
Contact information: Sheri Burditt
01754 874044 or e-mail
[email protected]
September 7 | 10.00am - 4.30pm
The Beautiful Burial Ground
High Toynton, St John
Hear from specialists in the field,
attend workshops of your choice,
meet the many organisations who
can help, find out about funding
and claim your reduced price Burial
Ground Action Pack
There are limited places so book
now to avoid disappointment!
£15 to include lunch and
refreshments
To book contact Caring for God’s
Acre 01588 673041 [email protected]
September 12 | 6.30pm
Langton Concert (6th Season)
Langton Church, Spilsby
Concert by Marylebone String
Quartet & Matthew Scott (clarinet).
Programme includes clarinet quintets
by Mozart and Weber. The artists
have won many awards both
at Royal Academy of Music and
internationally.
Donations: £13.50 if made in
advance or £15 at the door.
Contact David Douglas
01790 753649
September 26 | 9.30am - 3.45pm
Saints in Every Generation
Lincoln Cathedral
A day of celebration to
commmemorate the Year of
Discipleship.
Featuring the Bishop of Lincoln and
special guest John Bell of the Iona
Community.
For more information visit
www.lincoln.anglican.org
October 9 | 7.00pm - 9.30pm
A evening with Tennyson
Lincoln Cathedral
An evening with Tennyson
performed by actor Jim Broadbent
and company. More information can
be found at
www.lincolncathedral.com
October 10 | 7.30pm
Choir concert by Sine Nomine
Winterton, All Saints
International touring choir conducted
by Sue Hollingworth. Tickets £12 to
include wine/juice/nibbles.
Contact information: 01724 734285
[email protected]
October 15 | 7.30pm
The Osiligi Troupe of Maasai
Sepember 25 | 7.30pm
Warriors
New Orleans Heat Jazz Concert
Spalding, St Mary’s
Winterton, All Saints
The Troupe’s music is incredible,
Traditional jazz. Tickets £12. Cafe
style seating at tables. Light supper mesmerising to hear and certainly
fascinating to watch. This is an
and wine/juice.
Contact information: Robin Shawyer opportunity to experience and enjoy
the diverse culture of the Maasai.
- 01724 734285
Crafts and wares will be available for
September 1 - September 10
purchase.
September 26 - 27
“My whole life is a search for the
Tickets: £10 Adults, £5 Children
Scarecrow Competition
truth”
Available from- The South Holland
Westborough, All Saints
Lincoln Cathedral
Centre-01775 764777 or online An exhibition in the Chapter House Harvest festival
www.southhollandcentre.co.uk
of paintings by the abstract artist
Westborough challenges other
Robert Wright, exploring Thomas
villages to come and compete
For a full list of events, or to add
Merton’s spirituality in the centenary in their Scarecrow competition.
year of his birth.
your own, visit:
Scarecrows are displayed in the
Contact information:
church.
www.lincoln.anglican.org/newsCanon Robert Wright
Contact Jane 01400 281 206 or
events/events
[email protected]
Mavis 01400 281 282
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