Welcome to the Diocese of Sheffield

The Diocese of Sheffield was formed at Pentecost in 1914, by the division from the Diocese of York. It covers most of the County of South Yorkshire, with a small part of East Yorkshire, one parish in North Yorkshire and one in North Lincolnshire – an area of almost 576 square miles.

Vision Statement

The Diocese of Sheffield is called to grow a sustainable network of Christ-like, lively and diverse Christian communities in every place which are effective in making disciples and in seeking to transform our society and God’s world.

(agreed by the Diocesan Synod in November 2009)

Carbon Fast

The Diocesan Environment Group and the World Development Adviser would like to invite churches to join in a Carbon Fast this Lent. We are producing a Carbon Fast for the Diocese of Sheffield based on the 2009 Tearfund Carbon Fast, as we feel that this is the best introduction to the Carbon Fast. The Carbon Fast calls on church members to cut their carbon emissions rather than give up chocolate for Lent. There are simple, energy-saving actions for each day of Lent, beginning with removing one light bulb from a prominent (but safe!) place in the home and living without it for 40 days.
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The Weekly - EBULLETIN

Designed and edited in the Communications Office, this internal professional bulletin of information and news goes out every month to all clergy and workers across the Diocese. Formerly known as Snippets, it is a great way for workers across the Diocese to find out more about what courses, events and training events are taking place. It returns in September.

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WELCOME TO PHILIP THIS MONTH

Philip Roderick officially begins his ministry as Bishop’s Adviser in Spirituality and Chaplain to Whirlow Grange this month

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Resources Centre

We have a huge display in the Resources Centre of items suitable for Lent and Easter worship and activities: Lent study books, prayers, dramas, puppets and scripts, service ideas, assemblies, Sunday School ideas, CDs, DVDs, posters, display materials etc, etc Do come and look for yourself or give us a ring.

See also the list of our recent purchases on the Sheffield Diocesan Resources Centre web page.

Kathryn & Liz tel 01709 309105

Is your PCC income over £90,000 per year?

Most PCCs are ‘excepted’ charities under traditional charity law. However, all PCCs with an income of £100,000 or over must now register with the Charity Commission, following changes brought about in the Charities Act 2006.

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Events

New Archdeacon of Sheffield and Rotherham

Bishop Steven will announce today that The Revd Martyn Snow, Vicar of Christ Church, Pitsmoor and Area Dean of Ecclesfield, is to be the new Archdeacon of Sheffield and Rotherham.

He succeeds Richard Blackburn who last year became Bishop of Warrington.

Martyn, 42, graduated from Sheffield University and has been ordained since 1995. Apart from a stint with the Church Mission Society between 1998-2001, he has served all of his ministry so far in the Diocese of Sheffield.

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Director of Youth Ministries Vacancy

The Diocese Of Sheffield is seeking to appoint a DIRECTOR OF YOUTH MINISTRIES (full time) as part of the Ministry & Mission Team

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The Bishop's Letter

February 2010
This month Bishop David writes...

How To Use The Sheffield Diocesan Web site

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HUMAN RESOURCES ADVISERS - 2 posts

The Diocese of Wakefield
HUMAN RESOURCES ADVISERS – 2 Posts (Based in Wakefield and Bishop Auckland)

Salary range £27330-£30860 pa +non contributory pension scheme

Reporting to the HR Regional Manager you will be part of a new team providing a professional human resources service to the Anglican dioceses of Durham, Newcastle, Ripon and Leeds, Sheffield, Wakefield and York.

To support the development of excellent HR practice throughout the dioceses you should demonstrate the ability to advise on the full range of HR issues. You will need to establish credibility quickly, build strong working relationships and influence others at all levels.

You should be CIPD qualified, with a good knowledge of employment law and its application.

Applicants should have empathy with the mission of the Church of England and be able to subscribe to the ethos and values of the participating dioceses.

Closing date: 5th February 2010

Interview date: 8th March 2010

For an informal discussion please contact Elaine Frecknall, HR Regional Manager. To apply call 01924 371802 or email: amanda.ogilvie-berry@wakefield.anglican.org for application form and further details or download an application pack from www.wakefield.anglican.org/jobs