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Mama Fairtrade visits YorkPatricia Mutangili’s neighbourscall her Mama Fairtrade becauseshe spreads the messageeverywhere she goes. And she’scoming to York!Patricia is a tea farmer from theslopes of Mount Kenya. She sellsher tea to Ndima, which suppliestea used in the Traidcraft range.She’ll be visiting St Michael leBelfrey Church on Monday 5thSeptember at 3pm, andexplaining why every cup of hertea we drink makes a difference.Patricia said, “It is going to bringbread to the tables of theproducers. It is going to makethem educate their children. It isgoing to make them moreemployment and they are goingto elevate their standards ofliving.”Local schools and churches withland also sell tea to Ndima. AtThunguri Primary School casualworkers pluck the school’s 2,000bushes, with the money raisedpaying for exam papers andhelping with maintenance.Around 350 children attend theschool which doesn’t haveelectricity, so sometimes lessonsare delayed until the morninglight improves. The school alsohas a special needs class – theonly one in the area.The Diocese will be lookingfurther at why what we purchasecan make such a difference, aspart of the Year of theEnvironment. Look out for morefrom 17 - 25 September onwww.dioceseofyork.org.uk.3

Bearing WitnessOn Saturday 1st October, the eve ofthe Conservative Party Conference,supporters from around the UK willbe joining Christian Aid, Cafod andTearfund in Manchester for a day oflearning, campaigning and worshipon the issues of climate change andglobal poverty.Speakers from around the world willcome together to discuss globalissues with a focus on the damagingeffects of climate change on theworld’s poorest communities. Theywill include former president of theSouth African Council of Chuches,activist and theologian, Prof. TinyikoMaluleke, who will speak on how theglobal church and Christians canlead action on climate change.After the speakers and a specialecumenical service in the AnglicanCathedral, attendees will form aprocession to the conference centre,where the Conservative PartyConference will be taking place, andwill hold a candlelit vigil to pray forthe government not to forget theworld’s poor during its conference.By taking a stand in Manchester onthis day, organisers and supportershope to remind the Conservatives ofDavid Cameron’s promise to be the‘greenest government ever’. Theworld’s poorest and most vulnerablepeople are already suffering theimpacts of climate change and arebeing hit first and hardest, despitedoing the least to cause the problem.Now is the time to reflect on whatthe government has achieved so far,but also to remind them of theirpledge and encourage them to domore to help these communities.If you would like to join the ‘BearingWitness’ event, or you would likefurther information, you can registeratwww.christianaid.org.uk/bearingwitness or call the Christian Aid’sYorkshire office on 0113 244 4764.6

The Challenge of LeadershipYork St John University arehosting a Symposium on theChallenge of Leadership in aChanging Church.Keynote speakers are ArchbishopSentamu, the Revd GarethPowell, Canon Malcolm Grundyand Professor Sebastian C H KimTo be held on 4th October at2pm, the Symposium will be anexploration of understandings ofleadership and oversight in theYorkshire Churches placed in anational and internationalcontext.The aim of this event is to focuson the challenges which face theleaders of religious organisationsin a rapidly changing world. Weare aware that some significantpieces of research have been doneon this subject and we can nowoffer the opportunity to shareand explore these in some depth.The cost is £12 per person toinclude refreshments.Alternatively for £25 you wouldreceive a copy of the bookLeadership and Oversight: NewModels for Episcopal Leadershipby Canon Malcolm Grundy inaddition to admission to theevent.To book your place visitwww.yorksj.ac.uk/changingchurch.For more information contactCanon Malcolm Grundy viam.grundy@yorksj.ac.uk. Foradmin queries e-mailj.erstic@yorksj.ac.uk or telephone01904 876254.Free choir for special occasions!The Clerkes of All Saints is a liturgical choirbased in North and East Yorkshire. We bringhigh-quality music to Anglican and Catholicchurches in North and East Yorkshire whichdon't currently benefit from choral singing intheir regular worship. We also sing servicesfrom time to time in larger churches andcathedrals, providing music when their regularchoirs are unavailable, and we are bookable forweddings at any church in the region. We singservices for free and can fit in with yourexisting musical tradition. Visitwww.clerkes.org.7

Treasurers’ training daysFeedback from parishes suggests thatthere continues to be considerableinterest in support and training bothfor existing office holders and thosenew in post and a number ofseminars have been organised.Issues to be covered will include:Legal and financial overview of aPCC; Principles of PCC accounts;Format of accounts and the AnnualReport. Please note that much of thematerial was also covered on theequivalent courses in 2010. Coursesin 2011 are primarily aimed at newPCC Treasurers, and those who werenot able to attend a course in 2010.One event per Archdeaconry iscurrently being organised, togetherwith one central event. All of thesewill be led by Catherine Evans,Finance Manager. There will be amaximum limit of 25 attendees ateach event.Company of ServersCleveland ArchdeaconrySaturday 3rd September at The OldGrammar School, Thornton le Dale9.30am to 12.30pmCentral EventThursday 8th September at DiocesanHouse, Clifton Moor, York9.30am to 12.30pmEast Riding ArchdeaconrySaturday 24th September at St James’Church, Scarborough9.30am to 12.30pmYork ArchdeaconrySaturday 15th October at Sherburnin Elmet Church Hall9.30am to 12.30pmIf you would like to book your placeat any of the above events, pleasecontact Andy Hirst on 01904 699504or jacque.dupreez@yorkdiocese.org.The Company of Servers (CoS) is anassociation for all who serve at thealtar regardless of age or gender. CoSaims to affirm servers in theirministry, offer fellowship,encouragement and support as wellas provide a meeting point for peopleof like mind. The Company wasestablished by the Society of CatholicPriests (SCP) an Anglican societywhich affirms priesthood of men andwomen.A meeting of CoS (York Chapter)will be held in the Church of SaintMichael and all Angels, HoldernessRoad, Hull on Thursday 22ndSeptember at 7.30pm to which allservers and friends will be welcome.The meeting will begin with aEucharist - servers and clergy areinvited to robe clergy alb and greenstole. For details email The RevdHilary Hotchin on 01482 828015 orhotchin@hotchin.karoo.co.uk.8

New book from York priestArchbishop Sentamu describedCanon John Young’s 412-pageHodder book Christianity – AnIntroduction (ISBN 9781444105117)as ‘well-researched, accessible … aninvaluable point of reference’. TheArchbishop of Canterbury added hisaccolade: ‘An exciting and engagingbook’.Hodder have now brought out areduced 96-page version, entitledChristianity made Simple (ISBN 978-1-444-12348-7).The book begins with a quote fromAlbert Einstein: ‘No one can readthe Gospels without feeling theactual presence of Jesus. Hispersonality pulsates in every word.’It goes on to consider thesignificance of Jesus for the world,the evidence for the resurrection,Christian experience of God, theBible, prayer, Church and Society –and Science …Both books are available fromwww.yorkcourses.co.uk and thelonger book is currently on specialoffer.Awareness SundayAn educational campaign forchurches to mark the 10thanniversary of the 9/11 terroristattacks in the US, has beenlaunched by the AwarenessFoundation under the banner:Awareness Sunday: A Path toPeace. There are resourcesavailable atwww.awarenesssunday.com.The Archbishop of Canterbury DrRowan Williams, who is patronof the Awareness Foundation andwho was in New York at the timeof the attacks said: “AwarenessSunday is acknowledging througheducation, the urgent need todispel ignorance and the urgentneed to help each one of us tobuild a path for peace in ourdiverse, ever-changing world,”The 10th anniversary falls on aSunday and the AwarenessFoundation is urging churches tomark the day with special servicesand prayers, as a day ofremembrance and reconciliation.9

Thurs 22 Sept - Company of ServersMeeting, Hull. See page 8.Fri 23 – Sun 25 Sept - Garden andHarvest Weekend at Holy RoodHouse, Thirsk. For details call 01845522580.Sat 24 Sept - Celebrating St Michaeland the month of Angels, SneatonCastle Centre, Whitby. Led by SrHeather Francis OHP, for details call01947 600051Sat 24 Sept - Organ Recital atBridlington Priory, 6.00pm. DavidPipe, the Assistant Director of Musicat York Minster. For tickets call01262 670153.Weds 28 Sept - A Day of Inspirationat Wydale Hall - 'Friendship inCommunity', call 01723 859720 fordetails.Thurs 29 Sept - Lunchtime OrganConcert at Central MethodistChurch, York, 12.30pm. PhilipMoore, Organist Emeritus from YorkMinsterThurs 29 – Fri 30 Sept - 'Hymns forHealing' workshop at Holy RoodHouse, Thirsk. For details call 01845522580.Fri 30 Sept – Sat 1 Oct - Fair TradeChristmas Preview at St Helen'sChurch, York.Sun 25 Sept - Back to ChurchSunday. See page 1.John Carden, RIPIt is with regret that we inform you that the Revd John Brumfitt Carden, whohad the Archbishop’s Permission to Officiate, died on Sunday 3rd July. MrCarden was 81 and is survived by his wife, Margaret.Jenny Mitchell, RIPIt is with regret that we inform you that Jenny Mitchell died on 16th July. Shewas a member of Archbishop's Council, the Diocesan Pastoral Committee,Board of Education and was Lay Chair of Easingwold Deanery.WantedSt Mary's Hambleton require aboutsix large print copies of MissionPraise, words only. If you can help,please ring Brenda Stripe on 01757228644.Wanted: Burco Water Boiler (orsimilar). Capacity: the larger thebetter. Will collect and offerdonation. Call. 01947 810349 oremailrevcook@btinternet.com11

People on the moveThe Revd Richard Carew, theArchbishop’s Domestic Chaplain, will bepublicly Licensed by the Archbishop atthe meeting of the York Diocesan Synodto be held on Saturday 10th September.The Revd Peter Bowes, Rural Dean ofSouthern Ryedale, Part time Priest inCharge of the Benefice of Malton (New)and Assistant Curate of the Benefice ofMalton (Old), has been additionallyappointed Assistant Curate of theBenefice of Weaverthorpe withHelperthorpe, Luttons Ambo and KirbyGrindalytthe with Wharram.The Revd Andy Bowden, who hasPermission to Officiate in the Diocese ofYork, has been appointed half time Priestin Charge of the Benefice ofWeaverthorpe with Helperthorpe,Luttons Ambo and Kirby Grindalytthewith Wharram, Assistant Curate of theBenefice of Malton (Old) and AssistantCurate of the Benefice of Malton (New).The Revd Terence McDonough, Vicar ofthe Benefice of Heworth Christ Church,has been appointed Vicar of the Beneficeof York, St Oswald, Fulford.The Revd Dr Quentin Wilson, Part timePriest in Charge of the Benefice ofMalton (Old) and Assistant Curate ofthe Benefice of Malton (New), has beenadditionally appointed Assistant Curateof the Benefice of Weaverthorpe withHelperthorpe, Luttons Ambo and KirbyGrindalytthe with Wharram.The Revd Paul Mothersdale, Rector of theBenefice of Thornton Dale withAllerston, Ebberston, Ellerbun andWilton and Rural Dean of NorthernRyedale, has resigned to be Priest inCharge of the Parish of Malew in theDiocese of Sodor and Man.The Revd Chris Parkin, Rector of theBenefice of the Howardian Group, hasresigned to become Vicar of the Beneficeof Great Ouseburn with Little Ouseburnand Marton cum Grafton and Whixleywith Green Hammerton in the Dioceseof Ripon and Leeds.The Archbishop has granted Permissionto Officiate to the following:The Revd Peter Malcolm Lear ofPickering.The Revd Bernard Herbert Fray.The Revd Celia Rutt of York.The Revd Canon John Richard Haynes ofScarborough.Diocese of York News September2011Editor: Eleanor Course, Diocesan Communications Officer, Diocesan House,Aviator Court, Clifton Moor, York YO30 4WJ. Tel 01904 699530, Emaileleanor.course@yorkdiocese.orgDeadline to include items in the October issue is Mon 29 August 2011.The Diocese of York News may be copied for use in Parish Magazines etc, andmay be downloaded as a pdf file from www.dioceseofyork.org.uk.Contact Eleanor Course as above to receive an e-mailed download link for eachnew issue.12