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Diocesan Synod

16th October 2010

Welcome and Introductions

WorshipRevd David Fudger

Apologies for Absence

Notices and Updates

2011 Diocesan DirectoryBookstall

Minutes

Matters Arising

Question from Revd Jono Tregale, Pioneer Curate, Wilford Church & Emmanuel SchoolThat this synod asks the Bishop in Council to review the current mission strategy for Fresh Expressions of Church within the diocese and to make recommendations as to:

The percentage of Clergy and Lay Posts that should be devoted to Fresh Expressions of Church over the next 5 year period.How best to resource and support such posts.How to recognise and encourage bottom up development of Fresh Expressions.Is there anything to say on this yet?

Questions

Mr Roy Parsons (Newark & Southwell Deanery) to ask the Chair of the Finance Committee (or the Director of Finance):In connection with DS/Oct10/4 (Approval of the 2011 Budget), page 7, final bullet point:At the most recent convenient date, what was the overall level of General Fund Reserves and of this what proportion was held in cash, what proportion in investments convertible into cash within one month and what proportion in fixed or tangible assets only realisable after more than one month?

Question for synod from Revd Jono Tregale, Pioneer Curate, Wilford Church & Emmanuel SchoolIn light of the national celebrations of church schools in 2011 are there any plans for a strategic review of resourcing of school chaplaincy across the diocese, thinking particularly of our 6 secondary schools, where provision is variable? How far ought any resourcing be determined at a diocesan level rather than at a deanery level?

Nottingham Arimathea Trust

DVD

Motion

This Synod affirm its ongoing prayerful and practical support for the work and mission of The Nottingham Arimathea Trust (NAT) in terms of sanctuary for the alien and stranger in our midst, and express that support by:

a) an ongoing commitment to offer and maintain the current Nottingham city vicarage for short term housing for male asylum seekers.

b)continuing to explore the purchase of a second house , appropriate for purpose, for short term housing for up to 5 female asylum seekers.

c) assisting NAT in making a new appeal to Anglican church members for financial support for its ministry.

Discussion

What can we celebrate in NATs ministry?What else do you need to know?How might what youve heard affect your practise?

Clergy terms of Service

Clergy Terms of Service introduces a new ecclesiastical office called Common TenureWhy do we need Common Tenure?Moving more in line with employment legislation government requiredSecurity for all the clergyBetter ongoing support for office holdersShared accountability25These reforms are all about providing a level playing field for all clergy and ensuring that they all have equally good terms and conditions. Common Tenure will apply to all Archbishops, Bishops, Archdeacons, cathedral clergy, incumbents, team ministers and the 39% of clergy who currently have time-limited posts and no job security. This is a national figure. (Although only those without the freehold will automatically transfer.)

Common Tenure provides rights for clergyGreater protection for clergyAccess to new procedures for capability and grievanceRedundancy in the case of pastoral re-organisationWhat does Common Tenure require from the clergy?participation in MDRcommitment to CMDsubject to capability procedures

Transfer to Common TenureautomaticInvitation

Pastoral ReorganisationPastoral Measure remains in forceSuspension and restriction can continueDesignation of Priest-in-Charge remains

Administration of Common TenureStatement of ParticularsRole descriptionsMDRHR adviceStatement of Particulars (1)Appointment and officeTermination of appointmentStipendFeesExpensesHousingMDRStatement of Particulars (2)CMERest periods / leaveMaternity, paternity, etcSicknessPensionProceduresDiscipline, Capability, GrievanceTribunal respondent

TimetableCToS to be implemented from 31st January 2011October: letter from Bishop Paul inviting those with freehold to move to Common TenureOct/Nov: Automatic Transfers receive draft SoPMid December: issues re SoP lodged with archdeaconsJanuary: Agreed SoPs sent out

www.commontenure.org

34There is also the National website for further informationPromulgation of Amending Canon No:29

Newark Team Ministry PCC Representation

Motion: Bishops Council recommends that Diocesan Synod supports the proposal of the Newark Team Ministry and recommends Diocesan Synod consents to the same.

Lunch

Bishops Address

Outlining the ProcessMeeting People in Church and Community LeadershipNovember - 48 Hours to ReflectPlease pray for me, particularly9th-11th NovemberMy reflections will be shared with Bishops Staff7th -9th DecemberBishops Staff will pray and talk about these reflections when we are away together28th 29th JanuaryThe outcome will then be shared with Bishops Council1st FebruaryBishops Staff and Directors

43Outlining the Process I shall then be presenting the final outcome at the

Clergy Study Day 1st March 2011near enough exactly a year from my Installation

Diocesan Synod 9th April 2011Address that day centred on the same matters44HOLDING THE VISION HIGHTHE ISAIAH VISIONSt Lukes, Gamston 12th SeptemberIsaiah 60Raymond Fung The Isaiah Vision

Isaiah 65

Isaiah 61 (Luke 4)

45HOLDING THE VISION HIGHTHE ISAIAH VISIONA major part of my calling as your Bishop isto keep the vision high

46HOLDING THE VISION HIGHTHE ISAIAH VISIONthe new Jerusalem, where worship is central; where the people of God drawn from all ages and nations dwell in harmony; a place of light and glory; a place filled with all the earths wonders;

47HOLDING THE VISION HIGHTHE ISAIAH VISIONa place of total peace and justice. it is a vision in which the broken-hearted are healed; the oppressed set free; no children die in infancy; old people live in safety; housing is good for all

48JOINING IN THE MISSION OF GODWe will continue to run with the Vision and ValuesJoining in the Mission of God byDiscerning GodValuing PeopleServing CommunityEnabling Change49JOINING IN THE MISSION OF GODJoining in Gods MissionJoining in Gods amazing missionJoining in Gods cosmic or global missionJoining in Gods mission of justice / love

50EMERGING THEMESBeing vibrant worshipping communities

The making and growing of disciples of all ages.

The wider developments, and releasing, of Lay Leadership.

51EMERGING THEMESReally grappling with new structures for parochial and sector ministry that maintain all the best in the parish system, and develop, share and roll out fresh ways of worship and mission

52EMERGING THEMESPastoral care of all the clergy that is appropriate to the varied nature of their calling and ministry

53EMERGING THEMESStrengthening our work with children and young people, through our own schools, in all schools, in parish activities and within the community.

Fuller participation of children and young people at all levels of our common life.

Include seeking to ensure all children and young people hear the good news of Jesus.

54EMERGING THEMESExploring how we deepen ministry to, with, by and for the older generations.

55EMERGING THEMESPersonally taking a clear lead to bring faith leaders together to strengthen inter-faith dialogue and working together for the common good.

56EMERGING THEMESWorking with church Leaders from both our traditional ecumenical partners and the newer churches, including those known as black majority to find new ways of expressing our unity in Christ and serving the communities together

57EMERGING THEMESDeepening and broadening our links with the global church. Building further in our link with Natalexploring the possibility of developing more widely links that already exist within the Diocese with Burundiand Israel / Palestine the Holy Land

58EMERGING THEMESSeeking justice and the well-being of the poorest in City and County as we as a nation tackle our debt

59SCHOOLS YEAR 2011200 Years of the National SocietyBurning Brightly the Light of Christ in Church SchoolsCandle Journey begins 12th January at Holy Trinity, SouthwellConcludes 19th November at The Minster

60SCHOOLS YEAR 2011+Tony and +Paul visit every single one of our church and church affiliated schools

All the schools together raising money for a school Project in Natal

61SCHOOLS YEAR 2011Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path

62BIBLE YEAR 2011400 Years since publication of King James Authorised Version

63My Lent SeriesSunday evenings 13th, 20th & 27th March in CotgraveTuesday evenings 15th, 22nd & 29th in Mansfield

64BIBLE YEAR 2011Jesus and the ScripturesThe source of his missionThe ground of his teachingThe light on his passion

65CLERGY YEAR 2011The dawn of Common TenureFrom the initial consultations I have been a supporter of this development.I Recognise however it is a major change for allI shall be opting into Common Tenure myself, alongside all the Diocesan BishopsWomen Bishops Diocesan Synod debate has to take place by November next year.66WHAT KIND OF EPISCOPAL ROLEHolding the vision highBeing out and about City, Towns, Villages and Communityteaching, proclaiming, healing the amazing love of God revealed in Jesus Christ will continue to lie at the heart of it all

67WHAT KIND OF EPISCOPAL ROLEcollaboratively and collegially (with +Tony, the Archdeacons, Dean, Chief Executive, Chair of Finance, Registrar, Dean of Womens Ministry, Lay Chairs and Area Deans)in and with the Bishops Council and this Synod

68JOINING IN THE MISSION OF GODDiscerning GodValuing PeopleServing CommunityEnabling Change

69JOINING IN THE MISSION OF GODGods name might be praised and honouredOur Creator and Redeemer be given all the worship that is rightly his and his alone

70Approval of the 2011 Budget

INTRODUCTION

Canon Michael Arlington Chair of the Finance Committee

Budget 2011

16th October 201073THE STRATEGY 2006 2011A period of deficit budgets funded by previous current account surpluses.If 100% parish share in 2010 surplus remains at 96% parish share all surplus is used up

FUTURE STRATEGY 2011+ Balanced budgets Budget is for 100% Parish share payment Expenditure cuts if Parish Share is not paidBudget 2011

16th October 201074A BALANCED BUDGET IS ACHIEVED WITH:

4.4 fte less posts clergy and lay

2.0 % salary and stipend increase

2.0% increase in Deanery share 100% allocated and paid, range (0 to 3.5% by deanery)Budget 2011

16th October 201075Change in clergy pension contributionsChange in employee N I ContributionsChange in employer N I ContributionNumbers of peoplePEOPLE FACTORS AFFECTING BUDGET:Budget 2011

16th October 201076MISSION DEVELOPMENT FUND:Strategy 2006, 1million agreed2006 to 2008, 1million allocated2007 to 2012 money spent and to spend 2008/2009 no decision to allocate more2010 in principle decision to allocate 150,000 per annum starting from 2011Details on new criteria and procedures in 2011 Budget 2011

16th October 201077BUDGET HEADLINES Very small deficit Increase in provision for ministerial training costs Provision for an increase in clergy stipends& staff salaries Increase in employers National Insurance/reduction in clergy pension contributions Deanery share +2.0% (on average) Church Commissioners increase in Ministry Support to 1.2 millionBudget 2011

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WHERE THE MONEY GOESWHERE THE MONEY COMES FROMBUDGET2011Budget 2011

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Budget 2011

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Budget 2011

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Budget 2011

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Summary...

Budget 2011

16th October 201083Motion: That Diocesan Synod approves the 2011 Diocesan Budget as set out in Paper DS/Oct10/4

Interfaith Strategy

An Inter Faith Strategy for the Church

In the next year I or my parish will:

Arrange a church visit to a place of worship of another faith.

Read a book (see resources page of Interfaith Strategy for ideas)

Find out what multicultural events are happening near you and join in.

Volunteer to help teach English as a Second Language.

Love your neighbour by showing practical concern and kindness to anyone you know of a different faith.

Take any opportunity to share food with people of other faiths.

Set up a womans group (e.g. in Wollaton and Hyson Green)

Attend a course

Motion: This synod endorses the proposals outlined in Paper DS/Oct10/5 and encourages all parishes within the Diocese to explore the issues it raises.

Deanery Synod Elections

Synodical Reports

Bishops CouncilGeneral Synod ReportDates for Synod 2011

Closing Prayer