A special LOUDfence has been in place at Carlisle Cathedral this week in support of survivors of sexual abuse.
The LOUDfence ran along the south side of the building, with people encouraged to tie ribbons to it, to stop and reflect and to pray for all those affected by abuse in any context.
It was in place until Wednesday 3 November – All Survivors Day – which also marked the end of a Safeguarding Season which has run at the Cathedral since Sunday 10 October.
Officially launching the installation, the Dean of Carlisle, the Very Rev Mark Boyling, led prayers and pronounced a blessing.
He told those gathered: “Our great hope is that as people tie ribbons to the fence, as they read the texts and think about what they say, there will also be ways in which God’s loving purposes are brought to mind and made real to us.”
In prayer he added: “Our great prayer, loving Father is that this Cathedral church may be a place of welcome, security and compassion for all.”
Click above to watch more about the LOUDfence launch.
Net Zero Consultation Launched
The Church of England is to consult dioceses, cathedrals, national institutions, parishes, schools, and other interested parties on a proposed routemap to achieve net zero carbon by 2030.
The draft routemap, published among papers for November's inaugural meeting of a new General Synod, suggests how all parts of the Church of England can make changes together to achieve the ambitious target set by General Synod in 2020 to be net zero carbon 20 years ahead of the Government’s targets.
It includes recommendations for building maintenance, heating and the availability of specialist advice for each setting alongside how the central Church and dioceses can offer support.
Everyone can respond. This consultation is primarily aimed at national Church bodies, diocesan structures (including DBFs and DBEs), and cathedrals. This is because it is about how the central and diocesan structures can plan for and support parishes and schools in achieving net zero by 2030, as well as tackling their own buildings, landholdings and work transport.
However, the views of others are vital to achieving the overall goal. Responses from parishes, schools, and individuals are welcome. All respondents will be asked to specify in which capacity they are responding.
Click here to find out how you can respond and here for more information about the consultation launch.
Churches' COP26 Ring Out
Thanks go to all those churches across the Diocese who took part in a mass ringing of bells ahead of the COP26 climate summit.
Bishop James and the Ven Richard Pratt, Archdeacon of West Cumberland and President of the Carlisle Diocesan Guild of Church Bell Ringers, had encouraged CDGCBR members to ring church bells at 6pm on 30 October for 30 minutes or longer.
Those places of worship taking part included Carlisle Cathedal, St Michael’s Workington, St Michael’s Shap, St Michael and All Angels Beetham, All Saint’s Cockermouth, St Paul's Irton, St James’ Barrow, St. Lawrence Appleby, St Mary’s Wigton, St James' Whitehaven, Holy Trinity Grange, St Andrew’s Penrith and Keswick St John’s.
Churches and community groups are encouraged to get involved with the Queen’s Green Canopy (QGC) project.
This is a unique tree planting initiative created to mark Her Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee in 2022, which invites people from across the United Kingdom to “Plant a Tree for the Jubilee”.
People are encouraged to play their part to enhance our environment by planting trees during the official planting season between October to March and to map their trees via a dedicated website.
Click here for advice for PCCs on churchyard tree planting.
Subsidised Energy Audits
Buildings offer many opportunities to reduce energy use and costs.
An Energy Audit assesses how and where a church can reduce its energy usage and carbon footprint, a typical energy-saving calculation for a church is around 20% of its current consumption.
There are less than 90 subsidised Energy Audits available, the usual cost of an audit is £445 (+ VAT).
Qualifying churches will receive a subsidy of £200, making the price £245 + VAT. Full priced audits will still be available after the 100 subsidies have been allocated.
The Archbishops’ Commission on Reimagining Care - of which Bishop James is Co-Chair - has launched a consultation on a set of values, informed by Christian theology and ethics, that it thinks should underpin a vision for care and support in England.
As well as consulting on the proposed values, the Commission is also asking for people’s views of what is good and what is difficult, challenging or missing about care and support currently.
The focus of the Commission is on adults with disabilities and those with care and support needs in later life.
Bishop James said: "The insights, thoughts and examples that we receive in response to this listening and engagement exercise will be vital for our work over the coming months. We look forward to taking the insights, ideas and experiences gathered, and going out into communities to listen and learn in greater depth from the people and groups who respond to us."
The formal period of Listening and Engagement will run until Friday 10 December.
Church of England Vision for the 2020s: Theological Focus Webinar Thursday 11 November - 1pm to 2pm
You are invited to join an interactive panel session exploring the theological work that has been developed to underpin the C of E's Vision for the next decade.
A number of people involved in this work will take part in the discussion including Archbishop Stephen Cottrell and Rev Prebendary Dr Isabelle Hamley.
This is one of a series of webinars, exploring what it means to be a church that is centred on and shaped by Jesus Christ – a church that is simpler, humbler, bolder. The webinars are an opportunity to find out more about the vision and strategic priorities for the Church for the next decade and to ask your questions. Recordings of the previous webinars in the series are available here.
Bishop James will begin the first of four teaching days tomorrow, as he continues the ‘What is…….?’ series with an in depth look at What is Glory?
The aim is to build confidence in the Christian faith, and it is intended to complement the teaching that already goes on so faithfully in our Parishes and Deaneries.
The days will run from 9.30am to 2.30pm on:
6 November – St Thomas’ Church, Kendal
27 November – St James’ Church, Carlisle
4 December – Ulverston Parish Church
11 December – St Michael’s Church, Workington
To register your interest (stating which of the four events you are coming to) email here or contact 01768 773430. Please bring your own lunch. Drinks will be supplied
Please note that these only take effect from 1 January, 2022, and that in early December the Finance Team will email forms and further information to treasurers.
The Northern Mission Centre (NMC) is the home for all things Fresh Expressions and Pioneering, not only here in Cumbria but also reaching out across the North of England and Southern Scotland.
To find out more about what’s happening with the Northern Mission Centre including support, training and events why not sign up for the Northern Mission Centre Newsletter emailed out quarterly.
Click here to read the latest newsletter and click here to sign up for the NMC newsletter.
Diocesan Announcements
The latest clergy announcements are now available on the diocesan website.
Contactless Giving Webinar: Getting the most out of your device Wednesday 10 November, 7:30pm via Zoom
Dave, Grace and Sophie from the National and Diocesan Giving Team warmly encourage all churches who have received a contactless giving device to join us for this free webinar.
We will share about the difference contactless giving is making to local parishes, discuss how to make the most of your machine (especially in the lead up to Christmas) and hear from those parishes that have already seen big returns from their devices.
There will also be a short reflection from Bishop James and a chance to ask your questions to the church contactless giving experts. This session aims to be practical and encouraging to all parishes looking to make the most of their contactless giving device.
Entries are now invited for the annual competition run by the Association for Church Editors (ACE), which is an independent rather than a commercial organisation. The competition has been running since ACE started over 20 years ago.
The closing date for entries for the 2022 competition is 7 February, 2022, and awards will be made for A5 magazines which include all or some colour printing.
A panel of judges assesses each magazine, giving points for various aspects including cover design, headlines and clarity of the Christian message. Rules of entry are available here.
The prize-giving in the summer is open to everyone, and will include a lecture by a Keynote Speaker and talks on various ways to improve your magazine. The date and venue will be announced in due course.
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Churches and community groups are encouraged to get involved with the Queen’s Green Canopy (QGC) project.
