POOLE ANGLICAN DEANERY NEWSSHEET
February 2010
Some of this information comes from the Communications Department of the Diocese and I am in touch with a number of other sources including magazines from our local churches and parishes in the Poole Deanery. Please feel free to use as required.
GENERAL INFORMATION
POOLE PASSION PLAY 2010
The Poole Community Passion Play Through the Eyes of a Child is to be performed on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, April 8th, 9th and 10th this year. The first scenes will be enacted at St James’ Church, starting at 7 p.m. Cast and audience will then process via the Guildhall steps, pausing for intermediate scenes, then to Skinner Street URC for the final scenes. The organizers are keen to involve people of all denominations, all faiths and those of no particular faith, of both sexes, all ages and races, regardless of physical or dramatic ability. There is work for everyone, whether it be acting, working back stage, or with props and costumes. Rehearsals are held at 5.30 p.m. each Wednesday, at Parkstone United Reformed Church, Commercial Road, other than the third Wednesday of each month, when rehearsals are at Skinner Street URC. Financial help to meet the considerable costs of the production are being sought. Any contribution, whether large or small, will be gratefully received. Cheques, payable to Poole Community Passion Play, may be sent to the Reverend Roger Bayldon, 37 Blake Dene Road, Poole, BH14 8HF.
GRANTS FOR DORSET CHURCHES
A new charity, the Erskine-Muton Trust Fund [Reg Charity no. 1130199], has recently been established for churches in Dorset. The trustees will consider applications for grants in the order of £5-£10,000 for repairs, maintenance, and development of church buildings. It is anticipated that the fund will make grants each quarter, with the first distribution in March 2010. Application forms will be available shortly from christine.romano@salisbury.anglican.org: 01722 438650.
QUIET AND RETREAT DAYS IN PUDDLETOWN
These events take place in St Mary’s Church, Puddletown, or in the adjacent hall (very modern and comfortable) and take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. You will need a Bible and packed lunch. Forthcoming dates are Tuesday, February 16th with Lent reflections and prayers – Monday, March 15th about “Lifelong Learning; with Daphne Hull – and Tuesday, April 20th with Patrick Evans on “Pilgrims”. Further information from 01305 849144 or roy@revroy.com.
THE CHURCH MISSION SOCIETY
Some important changes have taken place as far as the Church Mission Society is concerned this year. CMS and SAMS (the South American Mission Society) integrated last month and will thus assume a new charitable entity and name called the Church Mission Society (CMS). Celebrations to mark this new life together as an acknowledged mission community will be taking place in May. CMS remains committed to work in Africa, Asia, Europe and the Middle East but will now be relating with partners in Latin America. From the practical point of view of any people or churches who are members or supporters of the organisation, there will be a new charity number. Full details will be arriving in the post during the spring. Meanwhile, the website continues at www.cms-uk.org.
REACHING OUT IN THE COMMUNITY
We are well aware in the Poole Deanery of “pioneer ministry”, “Messy church” and other innovative developments and are thinking about chaplaincy for the local boroughs, so these and other developments will be aired as part of the AGM of Dorset Churches Together on Thursday, February 25th. The venue is the Methodist Church in King Street, Wimborne, from 2 to 4.30 p.m. Further information from ctdorset@clara.net .
IMAGINE
This is a day described as “discovery” with Mark Greene of the London Institute for Contemporary Christianity, arranged by the North Poole Churches, and is a chance to “imagine” what life could be like if Jesus influenced the whole of our lives. The venue is Canford Heath United Reformed Church, Mitchell Road, Poole, from 9.30 a.m. to 3.30 p.m., on Saturday, February 6th. You will need to take your own lunch. Bookings through one of the North Poole churches.
BISHOP GRAHAM WITH THE PIONEER MINISTRY
The Reverend Paul Bradbury reports that Bishop Graham is to visit Poole on March 21st to commission Reconnect for its ministry as a missional community in the regeneration area of Poole. This is described as a “rite of passage” for the community, and Paul says it is “a chance for the wider church and others to hear about who we are and what our vision is and an important marker in ensuring that Reconnect is connected to the wider church”. Details of the event have still to be finalized and we should be able to give those in our next bulletin, meanwhile, make a note of the date for prayer and possible attendance. If you would like to know more, there is a website for Reconnect and it is www.reconnect-poole.org.uk.
CELEBRATION OF MINISTRY
Milton and Blandford Deanery is holding a Celebration of Ministry Day on Saturday, May 15th which may be of interest to those who are prepared to travel to Blandford School. The times are 10.30 a.m. to 2 p.m. and entry and parking are free. It is a come and go as you please event but includes a talk and opportunity for discussion from Bishop Graham at 11.30 a.m. with the theme of “The ministry we need for the Mission we have”. Information and details of a Bible study preparation series, can be obtained from the Reverend Jimmy Hamilton-Brown on 01258 453939 or jumperhb@tiscali.co.uk.
MOTHERS’ UNION IN THE DOLPHIN CENTRE
Representatives of the Mothers’ Union from Poole Deanery will be making their presence felt in the Dolphin Centre, Poole, on Saturday, March 20th, with information during the day.
SOME EVENTS WHICH MAY BE OF INTEREST:
FEBRUARY
Monday, 1 - Bournemouth William Temple Association meets at the Marsham Court Hotel, for meal at 7 p.m. and talk at 8.10 p.m. Cost is £13.25 for meal, booked beforehand. Cost for talk and coffee only is £3.50. The Reverend Dr June Boyce-Tiillman, former Professor at Winchester University speaks on “Unconventional Wisdom – Wisdom Theology in Today’s Culture”.
Saturday, 6 – Salisbury Diocesan Synod, St Nicholas’ Church, Corfe Mullen, 10 a.m.
Monday, 8 - Prayer for Regeneration Area, 2 Stone Close, Harbour Reach, 8 p.m.
Tuesday, 9 – Poole Deanery Synod, 7.30 p.m., St Michael’s Church, Hamworthy.
Tuesday, 16 – “Fun4Kids” up to 18 years, Carter Community School, Hamworthy, with Bridging Communities, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Wednesday, 17 – Ash Wednesday.
Friday, 19 – Lent Lunch and Slideshow for the Salisbury/Sudan Medical Link with Mike MacLachlan, 12 noon, Anne Biddlecombe Hall, Tarrant Keyneston.
Saturday, 20 – Men’s Day at the Vine with Pete King, Roger Oldham and Stewart Ferguson. Parkstone Christian Centre, Commercial Road, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Breakfast, lunch, tea, talks, doughnuts and ministry. Part of New Frontiers. (07779991773)
Monday, 22 – Fairtrade Fortnight to March 7th, featuring the “Big Swap”, exchanging usual products for fairtrade ones where possible.
Prayer for Regeneration Area, 2 Stone Close, Harbour Reach, 8 p.m.
Thursday, 25 – Churches Together in Dorset AGM, Wimborne Methodist Church, 2 p.m.
Sunday, 28 – Service marking the Centenary of the Guiding Movement, St Michael’s, Hamworthy, 10 a.m.
MARCH
Monday, 1 - Bournemouth William Temple Association meets at the Marsham Court Hotel, for meal at 7 p.m. and talk at 8.10 p.m. Cost is £13.25 for meal, booked beforehand. Cost for talk and coffee only is £3.50. Lieutenant Commander H Goulding, RN retired, speaks on “The Temples at Rugby – William Temple’s Work at Rugby School”.
Tuesday, 2 - Poole Deanery Standing Committee, Lytchett Minster Vicarage.
Wednesday, 3 – Deanery Mothers’ Union meeting, St Luke’s Church, Parkstone, 6.30 p.m.
Friday, 5 – Women’s World Day of Prayer, with services compiled by women from Cameroon. Services at St Mary’s RC Church, Poole, 10.30 a.m., Maidment Court, Parkstone, 2.30 p.m., Holy Angels Church, Lilliput, 7.30 p.m.
Monday, 8 - Prayer for Regeneration Area, 2 Stone Close, Harbour Reach, 8 p.m.
Saturday, 13 – Mothers’ Union Diocesan Festival, Salisbury Cathedral.
Sunday, 14 – Mothering Sunday
Tuesday, 16 – Poole Chamber Orchestra concert, St Clement’s, Newtown, Parkstone.
Thursday, 18 – “Biblefresh” at Moorlands College, Sopley, 1.30 to 4.30 p.m. Ideas and resources for church and community. (www.biblefresh.com).
Monday, 22 - Prayer for Regeneration Area, 2 Stone Close, Harbour Reach, 8 p.m.
Friday, 26 – Mission Team from Trinity College, Bristol, arrives to work in Hamworthy area for a week with a theme of “Easter Alive”.
Sunday, 28 – Palm Sunday
(British Summer Time begins)
APRIL
Thursday, 1 – Maundy Thursday Service in the Cathedral
Friday, 2 – Good Friday
Sunday, 4 – Easter Day
Thursday, 8 - Poole Passion Play from St James, Poole, also on 9th and 10th.
Monday, 12 - Bournemouth William Temple Association meets at the Marsham Court Hotel, for meal at 7 p.m. and talk at 8.10 p.m. Cost is £13.25 for meal, booked beforehand. Cost for talk and coffee only is £3.50. The Reverend Dr Ian Terry, Rector of Bournemouth Town Centre Parish speaks on “Spirituality in Primary Schools”.
MAY
Monday, 3 – Bank Holiday.
Saturday, 8 – Plant Sale, St John’s Church, Broadstone, 10 a.m.
Sunday, 9 – Christian Aid Week, to May 15th.
Confirmation Service, St Mark’s, Talbot Village, with the Bishop of Salisbury, 10.30 a.m.
Monday, 10 - Bournemouth William Temple Association meets at the Marsham Court Hotel, for meal at 7 p.m., AGM and talk at 8.10 p.m. Cost is £13.25 for meal, booked beforehand. Cost for talk and coffee only is £3.50. The guest speaker is Canon Edward Probert, Chancellor of Salisbury Cathedral.
Thursday, 13 – Ascension Day.
Sunday, 23 - Pentecost
Saturday, 29 – Men’s Breakfast, 9 a.m., St Michael’s Church Lounge, with guest Michael McCabe about “Bibles into China”.
Sunday, 30 – Trinity Sunday.
Monday, 31 – Bank Holiday.
JUNE
Wednesday, 9 - Poole Deanery Synod, 7.30 p.m., St Peter’s Church, Parkstone.
Sunday , 20 – Father’s Day.
JULY
Wednesday, 14 – “Connect” with Dorset churches, with worship, teaching and ministry for all ages, Holton Lee, near Wareham, to 18th. (www.connect2010.org.uk)
OCTOBER
Wednesday, 27 – Choir from St George’s, Oakdale, singing Evensong in Salisbury Cathedral at 5.30 p.m. in place of the Cathedral Choir.
NOVEMBER
Thursday, 18 - Poole Deanery Synod, 7.30 p.m., St Dunstan’s Church, Upton.
posted by: Penny Elliott
Date: 01-02-2010
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