Married priests take on Director job share
The Revd Lucy and the Revd David Brewster have been appointed to the role of Director-Designate of Foxhill. The married couple will take up the job share in September, with Lucy titled Director-Designate and David as Chaplain.
The current Director of Foxhill, the Revd Jonathon Green will remain in post until June 2023 to ensure an effective handover.
Accepting the position, David said: “We are following someone with a huge amount of experience who has helped to grow and enhance Foxhill.
“The first few months are going to be a period of discernment for Lucy and I as we work out where our passions and gifts are going to be best suited to serving Foxhill and all who visit it.”
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70 years of remarkable service
On Easter Day, Heather Braddock and her church family joined together in celebrating her 70 years of continual service to the choir of Christ Church, Woodford. Heather was awarded a Royal School of Church Music ‘Long Service’ medal and certificate.
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Easter Sunday proposal
On Easter Sunday there was one last special announcement to be made at St Michael & All Angels Church in Middlewich before people left the All Age Service: the Director of Music and Family Worker had one last egg to present to his partner of two years.
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New arrival at Church House
Ruth Laemmel has joined the team at Church House where she has begun her dual role as Executive Assistant to the Diocesan Secretary and Pastoral Reorganisation Adviser. Read more about Ruth and do feel free to contact her and say hello.
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Smiles all round at Family Fun Day
Our Family Fun Day, which took place on 09 April at Foxhill, Frodsham, was a great success, due in no small part to the great activities on offer and also because the event was blessed with glorious sunshine. Read more.
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Five ways to get involved with TKC
With Thy Kingdom Come just over a month away, the team behind the global prayer initiative is promoting different ways you, your family, and your church can get involved.
If you want to access some quick ideas download these PDFs and share them with others.
There is loads more to see on the TKC website, including resources, ideas, videos to share, and an award-winning app to download.
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Energy Footprint Tool
The Energy Footprint Tool allows all churches around the country to enter their utility bills and find out their "carbon footprint". The Energy Footprint Tool (EFT) is now open for you to enter your 2021 utility bills. The EFT tells your church what your "carbon footprint" is, based on the energy you use to heat and light your buildings. This is very important in helping us all on the journey to net-zero. We encourage all parishes to complete their return before the 31st July deadline. Please contact the DAC office if you need any help completing your return.
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Last chance to respond to LLF consultation
The Living in Love and Faith process is coming to the end of the consultation stage on 30 April 2022. You have until this date to engage with the resources on the LLF learning hub and fill in the survey. Thank you to all those in our diocese who have taken part so far.
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April Cycle of Prayer
The Cycle of Prayer for May is now available as a downloadable PDF document and can also be accessed using the PrayerMate phone app, which you can download for free (Apple | Android | Amazon) Once downloaded, search for "Diocese of Chester" and add us to your prayer list.
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Bishops appointed in Melanesia
The latest news from our friends at the Melanesian Mission. This month they share news of the appointment of the Revd Othnielson Gamutu who has become the first Assistant Bishop of the Diocese of Central Melanesia, and the Revd Charles Stevenson Koete who will become the third Bishop for the Diocese of Central Solomons (DoCS) in the Central Islands Province on Sunday 1st May.
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Queen’s Platinum Jubilee
The Church of England have published the liturgical resources for The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. These include special prayers approved by the Royal Household, an outline Service of Thanksgiving, and other material.
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The Present Preacher
Liz Shercliff, Director of Studies for Readers, has co-written a new book called 'The Present Preacher: Discerning God in the now'. The book was recently reviewed in the Church Times, by Graham James, which you can view here.
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Leadership Conference from Alpha
The Leadership Conference from Alpha is happening on Monday 02 and Tuesday 03 May and it’s not too late to sign up. The conference is for everyone, everywhere – and tens of thousands of people from all around the world will gather as one church to attend the online event. The event will be live-streamed from HTB Church in London, is free to all attendees, and will be hosted by pioneer of Alpha, Nicky Gumbel and his wife Pippa, with speakers including John Mark Comer, Christine Caine, Siya and Rachel Kolisi, Tracy Ifeachor, and Jonathan Roumie.
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Survey of Planned Giving in 2021
Parishes are asked to submit their completed Survey of Planned Giving in 2021 form. The Survey form can be downloaded here. When completed, survey forms should be emailed to rebecca.hathaway@chester.anglican.org
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Visitation Services for Churchwardens
It is a legal requirement for all Churchwardens, whether newly elected or continuing, to be sworn into office at a Visitation Service each year. The list of venues and dates for 2022 can be found here
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Transforming Lives Together - New Appointment
Ruth Bull has been appointed as Assistant Community Missioner for Transforming Lives Together. Archdeacon Ian Bishop is Chair of TLT and he said: "I am absolutely delighted that Ruth Bull has been appointed. Ruth has years of missional experience in this country and abroad, she is familiar with the Diocese and is embedded in parish life." Read more on the TLT Facebook page
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DID YOU KNOW?
By "following" the Diocese of Chester on Eventbrite, you can receive details of all our events, straight to your inbox, as they're published.
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19 May 2022 - Online
For Parish Safeguarding Officers following the Leadership Pathway. The Leadership Pathway is about leadership and cultural change. PSOs are required to attend this course as they play a lead role in shaping the culture of their Church body.
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Other Events...
We also list events from parishes and external organisations on our website.
Forthcoming events include:
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19 May 2022 - Online
For 'Clergy & Licensed Lay Ministers' following the Leadership Pathway. The Leadership Pathway is about leadership and cultural change. Clergy and Licensed Lay Ministers who attend this course should play a lead role in shaping the culture of their Church body.
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06 May 2022 - Foxhill, Frodsham
A weekend retreat drawing upon the spiritual wisdom of Julian of Norwich to help us engage more deeply with God and help us in our awareness.
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09 May 2022 - Foxhill, Frodsham
In Quietness and Trust is your Strength – a day to reflect on God’s love, goodness and grace. This retreat will offer an opportunity for unhurried reflection upon God’s love, goodness and grace in the quietness and peace of Foxhill.
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11 May 2022 - Foxhill, Frodsham
Whether you are a person who is deeply embroiled in a church conflict, tyrannised by the thought of conflict, or just interested in the dynamics of human relationships – this course is for you
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13 May 2022 - Online
Mark Turner (School Chaplain and Chair of the Disability Forum) will be hosting this meeting for those in ministry who are dyslexic. In the same vein this will be a conversation to explore our common ground and the issues and challenges that affect the way we minister.
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23 May 2022 - Foxhill, Frodsham
This retreat will reflect on some of the prayer methods used and encouraged by Saints of the Christian Tradition and will be a time of looking at how we can avail of them today.
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25 May 2022 - Church House, Daresbury
People in ministry can often feel isolated or unseen. This may be particularly the case for those living in rural areas. There is great value in meeting with others in similar situations to share experiences and ideas. Tthere will be plenty of time for conversation.
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26 May 2022 - Foxhill, Frodsham
Consider the Lilies: A reflective look at the awe and wonder of creation and the tranquillity we can receive from that. This is a reflective look at the awe and wonder of creation and the tranquillity we can receive from that.
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Parish Vacancies
If your parish has a vacancy, please let us know so that we can advertise the role on our website. Just email your vacancy to stephen.freeman@chester.anglican.org. Please remember to include all relevant information about the role, such as contact details and closing date.
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St Bartholomew Barrow
We are seeking a part-time incumbent offering Sunday duties plus two days per week for this small rural benefice (population 1,000) near the historic city of Chester. The church tradition is central. There is a desire to reach out to younger generations, building on good existing children’s work and strong links with the church school. An excellent rectory is provided in the village and there is a 15% stipend.
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Stockport, St Saviour
St Saviour’s offers a wonderful ministerial opportunity. Situated in the south of Stockport on the A6, St Saviour’s is at the heart of a residential and commercial area that is vibrant with life. There are significant opportunities to minister to a community that includes schools, Stepping Hill Hospital, many businesses and a growing residential community.
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Guilden Sutton C of E Primary
The Governing Board believe that this is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated candidate to help the continued success achieved over the years.
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