JOURNAL OF BLACKBURN DIOCESE : THE CHURCH OF ENGLAND IN LANCASHIRE

THE

See MAGAZINE

MARCH 2019

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Our transformative plans to invest £1.5m in the future growth of the Parish of Preston make it ‘one of the most exciting projects in The Church of England today’.

The plans will reinvigorate both Preston Minster and St George’s churches in the city centre; encouraging growth across traditions and creating a ‘Resourcing Parish’ to underpin the work of sharing of the Gospel of Jesus Christ with the people of Preston through words and deeds.

The exciting project was well received in the media. In the Lancashire Post it was front page news with two full pages inside; on BBC Radio Lancashire it featured in the headlines and on their Sunday morning religion programme and it was covered in the national church press too, including Church Times.

The ministry team for the Parish of Preston will include clergy who will learn about ‘church planting’ techniques before they plant another church elsewhere in Preston or even further afield.

A new Vicar of Preston will be announced in the near future. They will have responsibility, with God’s help, of ensuring the plans become reality.

The Resourcing Church project has been developed in partnership with Holy Trinity

Brompton (HTB) home of the well-known ‘Alpha’ Christianity discovery course.

It was early in December 2018 when The Church of England’s national Strategic Investment Board told Blackburn Diocese (The Church of England in Lancashire) they had approved the investment of more than £1.5m of Strategic Development Funding (SDF) towards the creation of the 'Preston Resourcing Parish'.

The concept in Preston was first proposed in March 2016 following a visit to the county by Rt Rev. Ric Thorpe, Bishop of Islington, who also has a national remit for church planting.

Over the next two years a small team led by Rt Rev. Philip North, the Bishop of Burnley, developed a full-blown application for SDF.

The diocese will invest in a parish ministry team (including an Anglo-Catholic full-time priest based at St George's). Some of the national church's financial investment will also be used to further develop the Minster site.

Speaking today the Diocesan Bishop Rt Rev. Julian Henderson, Bishop of Blackburn, commented: “I pray that the work in the coming months and years will create a lasting impact in Preston and more widely around the diocese. I would like to thank all who have been involved in making this generous provision from the national church possible.”

Bishop Philip commented: “The hard work to get to this stage has been amazing and we now stand at the threshold of an even greater period in the history of the Parish of Preston.”

Archdeacon Michael added: “The news that we have secured the funding to begin this revitalisation work is a significant moment. Our position at the heart of civic life, as we move forward with these plans across church traditions, make this one of the most exciting projects in the Church of England today.”

Growing God’s

kingdom in city FRONT PAGE NEWS: The Preston Resourcing Church got major media coverage when announced.

Blackburn Cathedral has held an annual festival for the past two years to foster growth in faith amongst parishes.

Two years ago, there was a Festival of the Eucharist and last year a Festival of Prayer.

The response to these has been strong and the events have proved to be a good way for the Cathedral to serve the local church.

This year our third festival will be on Saturday October 19 and it will contribute to our ongoing ‘focus on discipleship’ as a Diocese by being a Festival of Baptism.

Aimed at lay people and clergy it will explore:

what baptism is and especially how Baptism enables us to participate in the saving work of Christ

what it means to live out the promises of baptism in daily life in the workplace, the family etc

how parishes can best use baptism as a way to make contact with families and draw people into the life of the church

The day will start with the Eucharist at 10.30am and the Bishop of Chelmsford, Rt Rev. Stephen Cottrell, will give the keynote address.

There will also be a range of 10 workshops to explore the theme further and the festival will end with a liturgy of renewal of baptismal promises.

Please note, there will not be Messy Church this year. This is because the crypt is not available because of another event.

More information will be forthcoming in the months to come, but for now mark the date in your diary and keep an eye on the See and the Diocesan website for the latest news.

‘Festival of

Baptism’ planned

for October

A scene from the Festival held last year at the Cathedral

In this edition of The See we are delighted to welcome the Christian Resources Exhibition (CRE) as an advertiser.

The next CRE event is in Manchester, and takes place this month

It also means the number of pages in The See, for this issue only, is 12 for the first time - and it also means this edition of The See is worth £8 to every reader!

This is because one of the exhibitors in Manchester will be our very own Diocesan Ministry of Sport team and, as an exhibitor, they are able to offer every reader of The See a

free ticket ... worth £8. Just use the code on page 8 when booking online - easy!

And if you do take advantage of this code, please make sure you visit the Ministry of Sport stand while you are there to say hello and to support the great work they are doing.

Archdeacon Michael says: "The CRE serves the church by bringing a full range of people, talents and resources into one place so that local churches can discover what is on offer.

"To have it in the North West, in Manchester, makes it accessible to us and I’m delighted with their commitment to the gospel in our area."

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COMMENT: BISHOP PHILIP / NEWS

Complacency is a dangerous thing. One of the reasons for the fevered nature of political debate in our nation today is that we take wonderful gifts – food supplies, democracy, freedom of speech, peace – for granted and have forgotten that previous generations could only have dreamt of such things.

And for a Christian, too, complacency is a danger. We believe in a God who is born for us in Jesus, who dies for us on the cross, who shows himself to us in the scriptures and the sacraments, who draws us into a family of love and who promises forgiveness and eternal life.

These are phenomenal, amazing, fabulous gifts, given undeserved.

But we take them for granted. We sometimes reel off the creed as if it barely mattered. Our minds may wander as the scriptures are read. We often receive communion unprepared, as if it were any other food. At times we barely bother even to pray.

Fortunately, there is an antidote to complacency. It’s called Lent.

On Ash Wednesday in many churches a liturgical ritual is performed that should shake us to the core of our beings. The priest will take some ash and use it to sign the

foreheads of worshippers, uttering the words: ‘Remember you are dust and to dust you will return.’

It is a stark reminder of what our lives would be without Jesus. Nothing. Just dust.

In Lent we do something truly terrifying. We imagine what our lives would be like if Jesus had never come to set us free.

Imagine living without his love, his presence, his forgiveness. Imagine living without his Word and Sacrament and without the fellowship of the Church.

Imagine being unredeemed. What would our lives be like? We would be mere dust, we would be nothing, our lives would be pointless and short and filled with despair.

It’s a terrifying thought. But only by letting our minds wander down this awful mental path can complacency be addressed.

In Lent, as we imagine what life would be like without Jesus, we come to a fresh realisation of how astonishing his saving work in our lives really is. By understanding afresh what he has done for us, our faith is refreshed and renewed.

Lent points to Easter when we have the awesome privilege of renewing the promises

of our Baptism and speaking again those life-saving words, ‘I turn to Christ.’

Those words, spoken with conviction, turn complacency to dust.

This Lent then, imagine life without Christ and his church. Then renewed in his saving love, turn back to him with renewed joy.

Bishop Philip

Terrifying moment

when we imagine

life without Jesus

This month we remember David Dunderdale, former Diocesan Secretary for Blackburn Diocese, who passed away recently.

We do so with help from the now retired Archdeacon of Blackburn, The Venerable John Hawley.

John writes ... “David, who was born in Burnley in 1932 and went to Burnley Grammar, worked first for the National Coal Board and then trained as an accountant. in later life David lived in Ramsgreave in Blackburn.

“He became Diocesan Secretary under Rt Rev Robert Martineau who was Bishop of Blackburn from 1972 to 1981 and then served under Martineau's successors Stuart Cross and Alan Chesters.

“David, or 'DD' as he was known, ran a very tight ship in Church House and was very down to earth and practical, with a quick wit, and a dry sense of humour. Bishop Alan was known to view him as a trusted, reliable and faithful man who valued true friendship.

“David believed that clergy should be priests 24/7 - it should be a `calling` and not a job. He

respected clergy who worked hard and preached `Jesus`.

“He was happily married to Sadie, who passed away in 2011. David also lost his two grown-up sons but his personal resilience was remarkable, and all through his difficulties he was always ready to support others. David is survived by his two daughters: Ann, who still lives in Blackburn, and Helen.

“David had many interests. He supported both Burnley FC and Blackburn Rovers and he loved taking his family to the Lake District walking. He caravanned with Sadie all over Europe. DD also loved his cars and had an interest in trains too.

“He was also a Rotarian and was twice the President of Blackburn Rotary Club, receiving the ‘Paul Harris Award’ for service. He proved himself a wonderful Toastmaster and after-dinner speaker. He was also served as a Justice of the Peace.

“David played golf in his later years at Pleasington and Wilpshire and usually played with local clergy. DD had a love of whisky and enjoyed evenings out with his friends at The Bonny Inn at Salesbury. In later life he also loved

reading the Daily Telegraph each day and watching sport on Sky TV.”

Speaking about his predecessor, current Diocesan Secretary, Graeme Pollard, said: "David was a hard act to follow. The high esteem in which

he was held was clearly evidenced during his funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium when I was privileged to hear the many tributes from family and friends who knew him well."

Down to earth and practical - that was ‘DD’!

Vision Champions gather with Bishop Jill

Our fantastic Vision Champions continue to be a great encouragement in their parishes. One of their regular gatherings took place recently at The Crofters Hotel in Garstang – the event gave the Champions the chance to network and to share stories and best practice from their parishes. The evening was hosted by Bishop Jill who posted a series of pictures on Twitter and Facebook from the night saying: “So thankful for time with our Vision Champions; it was inspirational to spend an evening with some of you. #BuriedTreasureEverywhere.”

David Dunderdale

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Other Diocesan News

Resources from the recent Diocesan Conference, ‘The Mystery of Faith’, are now available for engagement and download and for use as part of local discussions/meetings/awaydays via the Diocesan website under ‘News and Events’ on the homepage. The resources are split across three sections: Conference Overview; Conference Speakers and Conference Workshops. Drop an email to communicate@ blackburn.anglican.org in due course to let us know how you are using the conference resources.

After recent elections the following people have been elected as members of the Diocesan Board of Education … two clergy members; Rev Stephen Haskett and Rev Philip Venables; six members of Diocesan Synod; Rev Canon David Arnold, Mr Gerald Burrows, Mrs Natalie Cox, Mr Tim Cox, Rev Canon Andrew Holliday and Mrs Elizabeth Radford and six lay members; Mrs Anne Abernethy, Mrs Heather Henderson, Mrs Deborah Metcalfe, Mrs Lyndsey Simpson, Miss Joanne Snape and Ms Julie Woolford.

The Christian Resources Exhibition returns to Manchester this month and readers of The See can get in for free! As part of the four page advertising feature in the middle of this edition of the magazine you will find, on page 8, a code to get a free ticket – courtesy of our Diocesan Ministry of Sport Team who have a stand at the CRE this year. The CRE takes place on March 13 and 14 in Hall 1, EventCity, Manchester. More information: www.creonline.co.uk

Stephen Whittaker, Diocesan Director of Education (DBE), writes: "Sarah Earnshaw has been appointed as the substantive Children’s Work Adviser for the Diocese. Sarah has been undertaking the interim role and was previously the 0-5s Adviser. Her new role will bring together 0-5 and children’s ministry advice and promises to be an exciting development in the work of the DBE.”

Do you know what your insurance policy covers? What you need to tell Insurers about? Which bits of health and safety legislation you need to comply with? So many questions! But don’t worry. Free training workshops to support the role of Treasurers, Church Wardens and other PCC members and provide answers take place soon at the Diocesan Offices, Clayton House in Blackburn and will be held on Monday, February 25 at 2pm – 4.30pm (tea and coffee from 1.30pm) and Monday, March 4 from 6.30pm – 9.00pm (Tea and coffee from 6pm). To book visit the Events pages of the Diocesan website or contact karen. ashcroft@blackburn.anglican.org (01254 503070).

Help is needed to relaunch the Diocesan Cricket Team. You don't need to have cricketing experience, and there will be a chance to have a practice nets session before any fixtures.

If you don't want to play, but would be interested in scoring, umpiring, or supporting the team, get in touch too. For the Church Times Cup we are allowed to field not only clergy but lay readers too. And for any friendlies we arrange locally any churchgoer would be most welcome. Please register your interest and details at http://bit.ly/2t5PXhS and Tom Woolford, Assistant Curate at Bispham All Hallows, will get in touch.

Forthcoming events

Walsingham Youth Pilgrimage takes place this year from 29 July to 2 August 2019. Young pilgrims camp in a field near to the village and

the programme includes a daily Mass, all the major pilgrimage devotions and plenty of time for relaxation and fun. There will be two meetings prior to the pilgrimage aimed both at those who wish to attend and those who wish to find out more. Parents will also be invited. These meetings are: Tuesday 14 May, 7pm at Burnley St Andrew and Tuesday 11 June, 7pm at Blackpool St Stephen on the Cliff. For more information and details of how to book, email Fr Eddie Carr: carr.edwardwc@google mail.com

The Society of Mary Lent Quiet Day will be taking place in St Catherine’s Church, Todmorden Road, Burnley BB11 3ER, this year on Saturday 9 March. More details from Fr Roger Parker: FrRogerParker@aol.com

On Saturday 6 April there will be a Lent Quiet Day led by Bishop Glyn at St George’s Church, George’s Road, Lune Street, Preston PR1 2NP. More details on from Fr Roger Parker: FrRogerParker@aol.com

A Reading Day at Whalley Abbey with Archdeacon Mark is to be held on Wednesday 20 March, 9am in the Chapel and finishing with Evening Prayer at 4.30pm. To book contact Kelly Quinn; email kelly.quinn@blackburn. anglican.org

St Christopher's Church, Blackpool Road, Lea, Preston PR2 1XN, will be hosting a World Day of Prayer Event (formally known as the Women's World Day of Prayer) on Friday 1 March, at 4.15pm. There will be activities, worship and ending with the sharing of a meal together. Parking available, disabled facilities. Further details from Janice Carney on 01772 731191, email janicemcarney@hotmail. com or www.wwdp.org.uk.

St Silas Church, Preston New Road, Blackburn, BB2 6PS on Friday 1 March 2019 at 7.30pm. Concert by the Westholme Swing Band. Tickets £10 inc. refreshments. Contact Ruth on 01254 262324 or Jean on 07395 430985 or email stsilasblackburn @gmail.com or ruth.loft@ btinternet.com. Also on Saturday 27 April in the church, a return visit of The Blackburn People’s Choir, tickets £10 incl refreshments.

The ‘Step Forward’ event is to be held at Bishopthorpe Palace, York, YO23 2GE on Saturday 2 March 2019. Anyone aged 18 to 30 considering ordained ministry in the Church of England, this is an opportunity to find out what being ordained is really like and how the selection process and ordination training programmes work. For more information or to register visit the Step Forward website: www.stepforward anglican.org.uk

Model Railway Exhibition. Saturday 23 March from 10am to 4pm. St Peter’s Church, Chorley, are holding the exhibition in the Church Hall (behind the Church) off Harpers Lane, PR6 0HT. Entrance fee: £2 for adults; children free and free parking next to the Hall.

Dementia Event at St Thomas’ Church, Penny Street, Lancaster LA1 1XX. Friday 15 March, 9.30am to 4pm with lunch provided, tickets £3. For more details and to book please contact Jeanette Main on email jeanette@st.tees.org.uk or 07486 985357

Theatre practitioner, Emma Rucastle, has created a new Passion Play for Lent 2019. Performances on Thursday 11 April, 7.30pm, at St Oswald’s Church, Main Street, Warton LA5 9PG, on Saturday 13 April at 2pm, The Ascension, Lancaster Road, Torrisholme LA4 6RH and at 7.30pm, at Lancaster St Mary (The Priory), Castle Hill, LA1 1YZ. Entrance is free, for further information and to book seats contact

Emma on erucastle@ googlemail.com

Do you get the Diocesan Communications Update? All clergy and officeholders across the Diocese receive the Update on email via ‘MailChimp’, but anyone who wants it can get a copy. Just email karen.ashcroft@ blackburn.anglican.org to be added to the recipient list. Communications Update features the latest news from across the Diocese and comes out, currently, once a month.

Friday Lunchtime Recital at St George’s Church, George’s Road, Lune Street, Preston PR1 2NP on 1 March. Yulia Vershinia (piano). Doors open 11am and recital starts at 12.30pm. Tickets on door £7 (including refreshments beforehand). Also on Wednesday 13 March, 1pm to 2pm, return of George Todica, pianist. Admission £12, Students - free. Organised by Harris Music Preston. All welcome.

Blackburn Cursillo meet for a Eucharist at St Bartholomew, Great Harwood BB6 7PU on Tuesday 12 March at 7.30 pm followed by a Jacob's Join. Everyone welcome. For further information please contact Blackburn Cursillo Communications Officer, David Riding, by e-mail: communications@blackburn cursillo.org

A 2019 Preston Ecumenical Lent Series takes place at Central Methodist Church, Lune Street, Preston. The theme ‘Becoming Full Alive’ will be explored through the first five Monday evenings in Lent. Speakers are Ian Higginbotham, Bishop Jill, Rev Mark Slaney, Rev Mark Bradford and Bishop Paul Swarbrick with updates from local Christian Action groups. Events are from Monday 11 March to Monday 8 April, 7.20pm to 9pm; further details available via local churches.

At St Paul's Church, Whitegate Drive, Marton, Blackpool FY3 9PF, Joan Aitchison and Stephen Carter sing folk tunes and easy listening songs on Sunday, 10 March at 7.30pm. Tickets £6, accompanied children free. Bar and raffle. Tickets on the door or ring Irene on 01253 791784 or St Paul's on 01253 692047.

Walk for Water or Cycle for a Bike to be held on Saturday 6 April from 9.30am. Sponsored walk and cycle in the Longton/Leyland area for Christian Aid’s water and health projects. Details obtained from Cath Greenlees on cathgreenlees@ hotmail.co.uk or 01772 613500.

Following on from the fantastic high-quality teaching and theology at the recent Diocesan Conference St Cuthbert's Church in Fulwood is hosting Dr Crispin Fletcher-Louis on 9 March in the morning to deliver his 'Contagious Holiness' event and teaching. Booking is by Eventbrite - see the Diocesan website calendar, for the day of the event, for the booking link and more details. Dr Fletcher-Louis is the Director of Whymanity: Research and Training (www.whymanity. com) and Visiting Fellow at University of Gloucestershire.

The Youth Evangelism Conference (YEC) is a partnership of Christian youth work organisations in the UK who share the conviction that young people should be our urgent focus. YEC 2019 is in Preston this year and delegates will be hearing first hand from the rising generation. If you’re a vicar, youth leader, someone seeking to develop youth provision or you want to develop how you communicate with 11-18 year olds, come along to the YEC North in Preston on 23rd March, held at Valley Church, Preston. Check out www.theyec.uk to book tickets or for more details.

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Dave Champness, formerly the Diocesan Vision Coordinator and now working as our Diocesan Vision Consultant on one day a week, gives an update on recent meetings and events related to our Strategic Development Fund projects.

Positive review

At the first ‘Annual Programme Review’ in January, representatives of the Church of England’s Strategic Investment Board congratulated the teams involved with delivering our Outer Estates Leadership projects.

They noted the good progress that has been made in recruiting staff and establishing the outreach work in the six parishes directly benefiting from the additional resources.

On receiving the outcome of the review, Bishop Jill said: ‘Many congratulations on such a very positive first review.

“Of course, without the Lord the builders labour in vain, but it is appropriate at these moments to note the hard work of the builders and say a very big well done.

“The work of God is always fragile and vulnerable, especially pioneering projects. But what better place to be in – we absolutely need Him.”

Commissionings …

At a service later in the month at Layton St Mark, Bishop Jill commissioned Mr Alan King as the Pioneer Evangelist to The Blackpool Centre of Mission based on Grange Park in the town.

Alan’s role is to work with Captain Matt Rowley to continue the work in re-establishing a vibrant

worshipping community; named ‘Hope Church’ and based on the estate, a number of years since St Michael’s church was closed and demolished.

At the same service, Mrs Lauren Platt was commissioned as the children and families’ pastor at

Blackpool St John; a role that has been part-funded by the Diocese’s Parish Vision Fund.

Lauren joins the St John’s team at an exciting point in the development of the church with a CLC book store constructed within the building being opened and dedicated by Bishop Philip in early February as a resource to serve and bless the whole church across the Fylde.

More applications

Looking ahead to the summer, applications are being welcomed from young people aged 18-29 who would like to join the third cohort of the Blackpool Ministry Experience.

This would be three young people, living together in community in a house on the Mereside estate supporting work across Mereside, St John, St Peter and Holy Trinity parishes whilst attending the diocesan Routes of Faith course and experiencing other forms of lay and ordained ministry. Please contact revlindat@hotmail.co.uk for more information.

Evaluation

celebration

anticipation

Rev. Steve Haskett, Lauren Platt, Bishop Jill, Rev. Peter Lillicrap and Alan King after the commis-sioning service

Bishop Philip opens the CLC bookstore St John’s

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Situations vacant or wanted

'Bread of Life' is a deeply moving and captivating performance for your church for Lent and Easter 2019. Springs Dance Company is delighted to be returning to the area with this reflection on the last supper. Springs would love to hear from anyone interested in hosting a performance and further information is available by emailing touring@springs dancecompany.org.uk or calling 07876 752 910.

James Taylor; Organist/Choir Leader. Available for Sunday morning and evening service, weekday services, weddings, funerals and christenings. Willing to travel (no travel expenses), good fee, willing to take up longer appointments if required. Contact James on 01257 369819 or seasideorganist@gmail.com. Based in Standish, near Wigan, willing to travel to all corners of the Diocese.

Organist wanted for St Christopher's Church, Marine Road East, Bare, Morecambe LA4 6AA. A 2 manual and pedals organ with a small but enthusiastic adult Choir. Principal service at 10.30am sung Communion most Sundays. Plus addition seasonal services. A modest salary and scope for encouraging a junior choir from the

Sunday Club. Please contact Rev David Heap on 01524 411363.

St Cuthbert’s Church, Kellet Road, Over Kellet LA6 1DP have a redundant Victorian pulpit and lectionary desk and are offering them to be re-used in another church. They are in good condition and further details and photos can be obtained from John Halsey, PCC Secretary, email: jphalsey48@gmail.com.

Clergy updates

The Rev Graham Sawyer, Vicar of Briercliffe St James, has been appointed Rector of Kilcooley Union with Fertagh in the Diocese of Cashel Ferns and Ossory, Republic of Ireland. Graham was licensed on 11 January at Kilcooley Church.

The Rev David O’Brien, Vicar of Christ Church Shelton and Oxon, has been appointed Vicar of Blackpool St Thomas.

The Rev Paul Hunter, Crosslinks Mission Partner and Permission to Officiate in the Diocese of Blackburn, has been appointed Assistant Curate of Copp St Anne and Inskip St Peter and will be licensed by the Bishop of Blackburn on 14 March 2019 at 7.30pm at Copp St Anne.

The Rev Canon Dr Simon Cox has been appointed Priest-in-Charge of Copp St Anne and Inskip St

Peter. Simon remains Rector of Bispham All Hallows and Area Dean of Blackpool and will be licensed by the Bishop of Blackburn on 14 March 2019 at 7.30pm at Copp St Anne’s.

The Rev Christopher James Michael Krawiec will be licensed by the Bishop of Lancaster and inducted by the Archdeacon of Lancaster as Rector of Holy Trinity Poulton-le-Sands with Morecambe St Laurence on 19 March 2019 at 7.30pm at Morecambe Parish Church.

The Rev Nicholas James Heale was licensed by the Bishop of Burnley as Priest-in-Charge of The Benefice of North and East Blackburn (Blackburn St Thomas and St Jude and Blackburn St Michael and All Angels with St John and Holy Trinity) on 6 February 2019 at 7.30pm at Blackburn St Jude.

The Rev Christopher Wood will be instituted by the Bishop of Burnley and inducted by the Archdeacon of Blackburn as Vicar (half-time) of Waddington St Helen on 4 March 2019 at 7.30pm at Waddington St Helen.

The Rev Roger Graham Wood will retire as Rector of Bolton-by-Bowland with Grindleton on 31 March 2019.

The Rev Augustine Igho Omavuebe and the Rev Derek Alfred Baines have been granted the Bishop’s Permission to Officiate in the Diocese.