Newsletter
October 2009 summary
A round-up of items posted over the last month.
The Diocesan Cycle of Prayer
The Cycle of Prayer in A5 booklet and simple A4 formats: www.london.anglican.org/Prayer.
Information
- Transformative Study Sessions updated
- Advertise your services this Christmas
- Annual Visit to St Petersburg 2010
- Lent Appeal 2010: Transforming Lives
- Area Council elections
- Vacancy in See Committee elections
- Calling all cricket fans
- Surplus amices and albs
- HOSTing an overseas student this Christmas
- Christmas Carol contest
Events
Dates for your diary
- Transformative study sessions, 29 Oct – 1 Dec
- Confirmation Service at St Paul’s, 7 November
- Inter Faith Week, 15-21 November
- Unemployment and the Future of Work roundtable, 17 November
- Constantinople Lecture, 26 November
- London Fairtrade Conference with John Bell, 16 January
- Festival of St Paul Weekend, 22-23 January
- Social Justice Calendar for 2009
Classified ads
- Job opportunities as advertised on the diocesan website
People
Ministry Matters
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Posted: 26 October 2009 under Information, Latest newsletter, Newsletter.
September 2009 summary
A round-up of items posted over the last month.
The Diocesan Cycle of Prayer
The Cycle of Prayer in A5 booklet and simple A4 formats: www.london.anglican.org/Prayer.
Information
- Transformative launched
- Guidance for the prevention of illegal working – important advice for parishes
- Clergy Discipline Measure: report from David Houlding
- PCC Registration with the Charity Commission
- Day of Prayer on Climate Change
- Church website survey
- Parochial Fees for 2010
- CRB Section X Checker training sessions
- Children’s and Youth Worker conference on 7 November is postponed
- Confirmation at St Paul’s: please notify the Cathedral of your candidates by 16 October
- Five Impossible Things to Believe Before Christmas: new book by Kevin Scully
- Operation Noah lecture by the Archbishop of Canterbury
Events
Dates for your diary
- Personal Finances for Clergy seminar, 6 October
- Confirmation Service at St Paul’s, 7 November
- Inter Faith Week, 15-21 November
- London Fairtrade Conference with John Bell, 16 January
- Social Justice Calendar for 2009
Classified ads
- Job opportunities as advertised on the diocesan website
People
- Clergy moves: in, out and around the Diocese
- New General Secretary appointed
Ministry Matters
For information about Ministry Matters, who receives it and how to submit items for inclusion, visit the About Ministry Matters page.
Posted: 28 September 2009 under Information, Newsletter.
August 2009 summary
A round-up of items posted over the last month.
The Diocesan Cycle of Prayer
The Cycle of Prayer in A5 booklet and simple A4 formats: www.london.anglican.org/Prayer.
Information
- Clergy Pensions Consultation (replies still welcome)
- Creation Time 2009
- The Play’s the Thing: Sundays@6 at St Paul’s
- Presence and Engagement Network Autumn Programme
- Confirmation at St Paul’s: please notify the Cathedral of your candidates by 16 October
- Children’s Society Christingle: advance notice
Events
Dates for your diary
- Study Day for Clergy: The Root of all evil? The Church and Money, 25 September
- Personal Finances for Clergy seminar, 6 October
- Children’s and Youth Workers conference, 7 November
- Confirmation Service at St Paul’s, 7 November
- Inter Faith Week, 15-21 November
- Social Justice Calendar for 2009
Classified ads
- Job opportunities as advertised on the diocesan website
People
- Clergy moves: in, out and around the Diocese
Ministry Matters
For information about Ministry Matters, who receives it and how to submit items for inclusion, visit the About Ministry Matters page.
Posted: 26 August 2009 under Information, Newsletter.
July 2009 summary
A round-up of items posted over the last month.
The Diocesan Cycle of Prayer
The Cycle of Prayer in A5 booklet and simple A4 formats: www.london.anglican.org/Prayer.
Information
- Lent Appeal Result
- Clergy pensions consultation
- Swine flu guidance
- Interfaith Dialogue Facilitation Skills course
- Confirmation at St Paul’s: please notify the Cathedral of your candidates by 16 October
- New books by London clergy: Between Heaven and Charing Cross (Canon Martin Warner) and Good Value: Reflections on Money, Morality and an Uncertain World (Preb Stephen Green)
- Community Ministry News
Events
Dates for your diary
- Cursillo Taster Day for London Clergy, 4 September
- Study Day for Clergy: The Root of all evil? The Church and Money, 25 September
- Children’s and Youth Workers conference, 7 November
- Confirmation Service at St Paul’s, 7 November
- Inter Faith Week, 15-21 November
- Social Justice Calendar for 2009
Classified ads
- Job opportunities as advertised on the diocesan website
People
- Clergy moves: in, out and around the Diocese
Ministry Matters
For information about Ministry Matters, who receives it and how to submit items for inclusion, visit the About Ministry Matters page.
Posted: 27 July 2009 under Information, Newsletter.
June 2009 summary
A round-up of items posted over the last month.
The Diocesan Cycle of Prayer
The Cycle of Prayer in A5 booklet and simple A4 formats: www.london.anglican.org/Prayer.
Information
- Theology access course at St Mellitus College
- Christian Web and New Media Awards
- Communion set handed in
- Jesus Christ the Fullness of Life is at St Paul’s Covent Garden, July to September
- Donations of PCs and printers needed for the Anglican Church of Ghana
- ALMA Sunday resources are ready
- Confirmation at St Paul’s: please notify the Cathedral of your candidates by 16 October
- Treasurers’ newsletter for June
- Archdeacon Sunday Jewoola’s visit to London
Events
Dates for your diary
- The Big Brew and Fairtrade Day, 11 July
- ALMA Sunday, 12 July
- Sea Sunday, 12 July
- The Big Lunch, 19 July
- Children’s and Youth Workers conference, 7 November
- Confirmation Service at St Paul’s, 7 November
- Inter Faith Week, 15-21 November
- Social Justice Calendar for 2009
Classified ads
- Riding Lights Theatre Company is seeking actors
- Job opportunities as advertised on the diocesan website
People
- Clergy moves: in, out and around the Diocese
- Diocesan Staff changes
Ministry Matters
For information about Ministry Matters, who receives it and how to submit items for inclusion, visit the About Ministry Matters page.
Posted: 26 June 2009 under Information, Newsletter.
May 2009 summary
A round-up of items posted over the last month.
The Diocesan Cycle of Prayer
The Cycle of Prayer in A5 booklet and simple A4 formats: www.london.anglican.org/Prayer.
Information
- The London Diocesan Course in Spiritual Direction
- Registration has opened for St Paul’s Theological Centre Courses in Theology
- St Luke’s Hospital for the Clergy update
- Jesus Christ the Fullness of Life is at St Paul’s Covent Garden, July to September
- New Religious Movements Study Day, 25 June
- Child protection training, 5 June
- The Clergy of the Church of England database, for clergy from 1540 to 1835
- Faith in Maintenance Course, 11 July
Events
Dates for your diary
- Church Urban Fund Sunday, 7 June
- Refugee Week, 15-21 June
- Depression: A Way Forward; St Paul’s Institute Study Day, 23 June
- Ordination of Deacons, 27 June
- The Big Brew and Fairtrade Day, 11 July
- ALMA Sunday, 12 July
- Sea Sunday, 12 July
- The Big Lunch, 19 July
- Inter Faith Week, 15-21 November
- Social Justice Calendar for 2009
Classified ads
- Job opportunities as advertised on the diocesan website
- Infra-red heaters for sale
People
- Clergy moves: in, out and around the Diocese
Ministry Matters
For information about Ministry Matters, who receives it and how to submit items for inclusion, visit the About Ministry Matters page.
Posted: 28 May 2009 under Information, Newsletter.
April 2009 summary
A round-up of items posted over the last month.
The Diocesan Cycle of Prayer
The Cycle of Prayer in A5 booklet and simple A4 formats: www.london.anglican.org/Prayer.
Information
- Book-sponsor fraud involving ‘Fairchild Publications Ltd’
- The Revd Dr Graham Kings to be next Bishop of Sherborne
- St Paul’s Diocesan Choir dates for 2009
- The RSCM London Festival, 9 May
- Ecumenical Retreat in the Monastery of Chevetogne, Belgium
- Financial planning in difficult times seminar
- New Religious Movements Study Day, 25 June
- Child protection training, 5 June
Events
Dates for your diary
- Christian Aid week, 10-15 May
- Fulcrum Conference: Spirituality of Unity, 16 May
- Church Urban Fund Sunday, 7 June
- Ordination of Deacons, 27 June
- The Big Brew and Fairtrade Day, 11 July
- ALMA Sunday, 12 July
- The Big Lunch, 19 July
- Social Justice Calendar for 2009
Classified ads
- Job opportunities as advertised on the diocesan website
People
- Clergy moves: in, out and around the Diocese
- Staff changes
Ministry Matters
For information about Ministry Matters, who receives it and how to submit items for inclusion, visit the About Ministry Matters page.
Posted: 24 April 2009 under Information, Newsletter.
March 2009 summary
A round-up of items posted over the last month.
The Diocesan Cycle of Prayer
The Cycle of Prayer in A5 booklet and simple A4 formats: www.london.anglican.org/Prayer.
Information
- Ad Clerum regarding Maundy Thursday arrangements
- The Bishop of London’s Holy Week lectures, 6-8 April
- Passing the baton: a new Archdeacon of London
- The Big Brew for London’s Fairtrade Day on 11 July
- Annual Returns and APCMs
- London Urban Theology Project
- Participants needed for PhD research into faith and pain
- St Nicholas exhibition on offer
- Easter Eve confirmation at St Paul’s: a note for clergy presenting candidates
Events
Dates for your diary
- Put People First rally, 28 March
- My Word is My Bond G20 debate at St Pauls, 31 March
- Breathe Conference at St Paul’s Hammersmith, 25 April
- Christian Aid week, 10-15 May
- The Big Brew and London Diocese Fairtrade Day, 11 July
- ALMA Sunday, 12 July
- Social Justice Calendar for 2009
Classified ads
- Job opportunities as advertised on the diocesan website
People
- Clergy moves: in, out and around the Diocese
Ministry Matters
For information about Ministry Matters, who receives it and how to submit items for inclusion, visit the About Ministry Matters page.
Posted: 24 March 2009 under Information, Newsletter.
February 2009 summary
A round-up of items posted over the last month.
The Diocesan Cycle of Prayer
The Cycle of Prayer in A5 booklet and simple A4 formats: www.london.anglican.org/Prayer.
Information
- The Lent Appeal has launched
- ALMA fundraising events: please let us know if you are arranging one
- Lent Carbon Fast
- Practical help for people in fuel poverty
- Church cricket teams: All Saints Fulham are looking for opponents
- London Churches Football Tournament
- Prayers in a Crisis for use throughout Lent
- Treasurers’ Newsletter
- Palm crosses from Nongoma, Zululand now available to order
- London Church Music forum: latest newsletter
- Lent books by London priests: by Kevin Scully and Gordon Giles
- JustShare lecture programme
- Easter Eve confirmation at St Paul’s: a note for clergy presenting candidates
Events
Dates for your diary
- Fairtrade Fortnight, 23 February-8 March
- Women’s World Day of Prayer, 6 March
- World Glaucoma Day, 12 March
- Anniversary of Oscar Romero Assassination, 24 March
- Byzantium Exhibition until 22 March 2009
- Social Justice Calendar for 2009
Classified ads
- Job opportunities as advertised on the diocesan website
People
- Clergy moves: in, out and around the Diocese
- Diocesan staff changes
Ministry Matters
For information about Ministry Matters, who receives it and how to submit items for inclusion, visit the About Ministry Matters page.
Posted: 26 February 2009 under Information, Newsletter.
January 2009 summary
A round-up of items posted over the last month.
The Diocesan Cycle of Prayer
The Cycle of Prayer in A5 booklet and simple A4 formats: www.london.anglican.org/Prayer.
Information
- Palm crosses from Nongoma, Zululand now available to order
- Singing for health course from PSALM
- Youth work toolkit launched
- Into your hands: Lent book by the Revd Kevin Scully
- Metal theft seminar on 5 February to raise awareness of the problem of metal theft and ways in which parishes can limit their vulnerability to it
- Tackling debt: the Church’s response: a workshop on giving practical and spiritual help to people struggling with debt
- Jesus Christ the Fullness of Life: re-launch of this initiative for young adults
- Ash Wednesday at St Paul’s
- Easter Eve confirmation at St Paul’s – a note for clergy presenting candidates
Events
Dates for your diary
- Poverty and Homelessness Action Week, 31 January-9 February
- Autism Sunday, 8 February
- Ministry in a multi-faith context training, 18 February
- Fairtrade Fortnight, 23 February-8 March
- Lent Appeal launch, 25 February
- Carbon Fast for Lent, 25 February-11 April [updated link]
- Women’s World Day of Prayer, 6 March
- World Glaucoma Day, 12 March
- Byzantium Exhibition until 22 March 2009
- Social Justice Calendar for 2009
Classified ads
- Job opportunities as advertised on the diocesan website
People
- Clergy moves: in, out and around the Diocese
Ministry Matters
For information about Ministry Matters, who receives it and how to submit items for inclusion, visit the About Ministry Matters page.
Posted: 26 January 2009 under Information, Newsletter.
December 2008 summary
A round-up of items posted over the last month.
The Diocesan Cycle of Prayer
The Cycle of Prayer in A5 booklet and simple A4 formats: www.london.anglican.org/Prayer.
Information
- The Bishop of London’s Christmas message
- New Bishop of Kensington announced
- Metal theft seminar on 5 February to raise awareness of the problem of metal theft and ways in which parishes can limit their vulnerability to it
- Cathedral and Churches Shops Association: advice for people running church shops
- Summary of religious broadcasting over Christmas
Events
Dates for your diary
- London Fairtrade Conference, 10 January
- Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, 18-25 January
- Poverty and Homelessness Action Week, 31 January-9 February
- Ministry in a multi-faith context training, 18 February
- Fairtrade Fortnight, 23 February-8 March
- Lent Appeal launch, 25 February
- Byzantium Exhibition until 22 March 2009
- Social Justice Calendar for 2009
Classified ads
- Job opportunities as advertised on the diocesan website
People
- Clergy moves: in, out and around the Diocese
Ministry Matters
For information about Ministry Matters, who receives it and how to submit items for inclusion, visit the About Ministry Matters page.
Posted: 18 December 2008 under Information, Newsletter.
November 2008 summary
A round-up of items posted over the last month.
The Diocesan Cycle of Prayer
The Cycle of Prayer in A5 booklet and simple A4 formats: www.london.anglican.org/Prayer.
Information
- Implications of the Financial Crunch: from the College of Bishops
- Launch of Christmas website: Advent Calendar, educational material, Bible readings
- London Churches Refugee Fund Christmas Appeal
- Theological Essay Competition for under 30s
- Are you really managing? Training day for managers of staff and volunteers
- Lent Appeal poster available for download
- Keep or Bin? The care of parish records
- Diocesan Visit to St Petersburg in April 2009
- Crib set needed for HMP Wormwood Scrubs
- Treasurers’ newsletter
Events
Dates for your diary
- World Aids Day, 1 December
- UN Human Rights Day, 10 December
- London Fairtrade Conference, 10 January
- Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, 18-25 January
- Ministry in a multi-faith context training, 18 February
- Byzantium Exhibition until 22 March 2009
- Social Justice Calendar updated for 2009
Classified ads
- Job opportunities as advertised on the diocesan website
- Returning to the Church conference at St Stephen’s Oxford
- Supplier of biodegradable packaging
- New Lent Courses from York Courses
- Riding Lights seeks venues for passion play
People
- Clergy moves: in, out and around the Diocese
- Recent staff changes
Ministry Matters
For information about Ministry Matters, who receives it and how to submit items for inclusion, visit the About Ministry Matters page.
Posted: 27 November 2008 under Information, Newsletter.
October 2008 summary
A round-up of items posted over the last month.
The Diocesan Cycle of Prayer
The Cycle of Prayer in A5 booklet and simple A4 formats: www.london.anglican.org/Prayer.
Information
- Pastoral Letter from the Bishop of London to all clergy (published 13 October)
- Ad Clerum from the Assistant Bishop of London
- The Christmas Project: Advertise your services over Advent and Christmas
- New marriage provisions came into effect on 1 October
- Sacred Synod discussion: read the contributions received so far
- Make a will, make a difference, but don’t pay the solicitor
- Energy Performance Certificates: an update to legislation which will affect parishes that let, or have tenancy agreements on, property
- Lent Appeal: further details of next year’s appeal
- Cursillo Taster for London Clergy, 18 November
Events
Dates for your diary
- Consecration of the Revd Andrew Watson, 28 October at St Paul’s; 11am
- Prisons Week, 16-22 November
- Quinquennial Admission & Relicensing of all Readers, 19 November at St Paul’s; 6.30pm (for all Readers) and 7pm for public Eucharist
- Annual Constantinople Lecture, 27 November
- World Aids Day, 1 December
Classified ads
- Job opportunities as advertised on the diocesan website
- Choirs wanted for Hyde Park Winter Wonderland
People
- Clergy moves: in, out and around the Diocese
Ministry Matters
For information about Ministry Matters, who receives it and how to submit items for inclusion, visit the About Ministry Matters page.
Posted: 24 October 2008 under Information, Newsletter.
September 2008 summary
The Diocesan Cycle of Prayer
The Cycle of Prayer in A5 booklet and simple A4 formats: www.london.anglican.org/Prayer.
Information
- Think : Fast statement from the Bishop of London
- Advent and Christmas in your parishes
- 2009 Lent Appeal – advance notice
- Consecration of Andrew Watson as Bishop of Aston
- London Church Music Forum: Bishop’s & Dean’s Awards and St Paul’s Festival Evensong
- Christian Healing Mission in North London
- Fairtrade Clerical Shirts now available
- St Paul’s Cathedral Confirmation Service, 1 November
- Pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela
Dates for your diary
- Silver Sunday, 5 October; www.silversunday.co.uk
- Consecration of the Revd Andrew Watson, 28 October at St Paul’s; 11am
- Quinquennial Admission & Relicensing of all Readers, 19 November at St Paul’s; 6.30pm (for all Readers) and 7pm for public Eucharist
Classified ads
- Church Army newsletter for parish magazine editors
- Welcoming International Students
- Cellist plays Bach suites to raise funds for parish churches
- Job opportunities as advertised on the diocesan website
People
- Clergy moves: in, out and around the Diocese
Website events
Ministry Matters
For information about the mailing, who receives it and how to submit items for inclusion, visit the About Ministry Matters page.
Posted: 24 September 2008 under Information, Newsletter.
August 2008 summary
Ministry Matters has changed
Find out why below.
This is a summary of the content in this month’s Ministry Matters: the mailing for everyone with an interest in the mission and ministry of the Diocese of London.
The Diocesan Cycle of Prayer
The Cycle of Prayer in A5 booklet and simple A4 formats: www.london.anglican.org/Prayer.
Information
- THINK : FAST, Be hungry for change for the world’s poorest people. Join the Bishop of London’s fast on 24 September
- Time for God’s Creation; series of services at St Paul’s
- Bishop’s Clergy Study Day, 26 September at St Paul’s
- St Paul’s Cathedral Confirmation Service, 1 November
- Faith in Maintenance Training Day, 13 September
- Cursillo Taster for London Clergy, 18 November
- Community Ministry Workshops in September and October
- London Loop Walk, 6 September
- Affordable homes scheme – help available for redevelopment
- Pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela
- Distance learning at St John’s Nottingham
- Prayer for Angolan elections
- Archbishops’ Certificate in Public Worship
- On the Edge – new DVD from Fresh Expressions
- Resources for World AIDS Day
Dates for your diary
- Racial Justice Sunday, 14 September; www.ctbi.org.uk
- Global Cease Fire Day, 21 September; www.peaceoneday.org
- THINK : FAST, 24 September; fast with the Bishop of London
- Silver Sunday, 5 October; www.silversunday.co.uk
- Quinquennial Admission & Relicensing of all Readers, 19 November at St Paul’s; 6.30pm (for all Readers) and 7pm for public Eucharist
Classified ads
- Volunteering at St George’s Bloomsbury
- Theatre Chaplains needed
- Job opportunities as advertised on the diocesan website
People
- Clergy moves: in, out and around the Diocese
Website events
Ministry Matters
For information about the mailing, who receives it and how to submit items for inclusion, visit the About Ministry Matters page.
Posted: 26 August 2008 under Newsletter.