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Community and Family Worker (Birkenhead Priory Parish) Birkenhead Priory

We are seeking a committed Christian with experience to work with the Church to engage with the community and families.

CLERGY MOVES AND VACANCIES: April 2012
The following has been announced since 19 March 2012: APPOINTMENTS
BACON Janet Currently Incumbent in the parish of Sandbach Heath and Wheelock/Hassall Green (1319 & 1322), in the Deanery of Congleton, to be Incumbent in the parish of All Saints,  Cheadle Hulme (1204), in the Deanery of Cheadle, with effect from 23 July 2012.
CALVERT Judith Currently Assistant Curate in the parish of Holy Cross, Woodchurch (0110), in the Deanery of Birkenhead, to be Assistant Curate of the parish of St Mary and St Helen, Neston (0910), in the Deanery of Wirral South, with effect from 6 May 2012.
COUSINS Graham Currently Incumbent of the parish of Christ Church, Moreton (0712), in the Deanery of Wallasey and Rural Dean of Wallasey, also to be Honorary Canon of the Cathedral Church of Christ and the Blessed Virgin Mary at Chester, with effect from 1 June 2012.
HUNT Judith Following her appointment as Rector of St Alkmund, Whitchurch in the Diocese of Lichfield, to be Canon Emeritus of the Cathedral Church of Christ and the Blessed Virgin Mary at Chester.
HYDE Ann Currently Assistant Curate in the parish of St Michael and All Angels, Bramhall (1201), in the Deanery of Cheadle, to be Assistant Curate of the parish of St Martin, Low Marple, (1106), in the Deanery of Chadkirk, with effect from 15 May 2012.
KEGG Georgina To be Assistant Curate (known as Assistant Priest) of the parish of St Stephen the Martyr, Moulton (0609), in the Deanery of Middlewich, with effect from 29 May 2012.
PARKINSON Ian Currently Incumbent of the parish of All Saints, Marple (1107),in the Deanery of Chadkirk, also to be Honorary Canon of the Cathedral Church of Christ and the Blessed Virgin Mary at Chester, with effect from 1 June 2012.
PROUDFOOT Jane Currently Assistant Curate of the parish of St Thomas, Stockton Heath (0412), in the Deanery of Great Budworth, to be Incumbent of the parish of St Wilfrid, Grappenhall (0405), in the Deanery of Great Budworth, with effect from 18 September 2012.
RUMSEY Ian Currently incumbent of the parish of Holy Trinity, Hurdsfield (1507), in the Deanery of Macclesfield, to be Parish Development Officer for the Macclesfield Archdeaconry, with effect from 16 July 2012.
SANDERSON Colin Incumbent of St James the Great, Congleton (1308), in the Deanery of Congleton, also to be Lead Chaplain of Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Trust, Leighton Hospital with effect from 2 April 2012.
SCURR David Currently Priest-in-Charge of the parish of St Chad, Farndon (0508) and St Mary, Coddington, (0507), in the Deanery of Malpas, to be Incumbent of the same parishes, with effect from 19 April 2012.
SUTTON John Following his retirement on 13 May 2012, to be appointed Canon Emeritus of the Cathedral Church of Christ and the Blessed Virgin Mary at Chester.

DEATHS
We are sorry to have to report the death of the following members of clergy.  Our sympathy, thoughts and prayers are with their families at this sad time.
FINCH Ronald Retired Priest died April 2012.
SELWOOD Robin Retired Priest died 18 March 2012.

VACANCIES
The following benefices and other posts are vacant or shortly to become vacant. The list does not include those vacancies where an appointment to fill the vacancy has already been announced.
(Note: Not all of these posts have been advertised, but clergy and others who are interested in a move may get in touch with +Peter or the Suffragan Bishop or Archdeacon appointed as his representative).
Bishop's Representative
Ashton upon Mersey, St Martin (1004) Bishop of Stockport
Bunbury and Tilstone Fearnall (0505) Bishop of Birkenhead
Hallwood Ecumenical Parish (0306) Bishop of Birkenhead
Huntington (0212) Bishop of Birkenhead
Hurdsfield (1507) Bishop of Stockport
Mellor (1111) Bishop of Stockport
Neston (0910) Bishop of Birkenhead
Offerton (1802) Bishop of Stockport
Sandbach Heath & Wheelock/Hassall Green (1319/1322) Bishop of Stockport
Stockport, St Peter (1808) Bishop of Stockport
Stockport, St Thomas (1810) Bishop of Stockport
Timperley (1017) Bishop of Stockport
Tranmere, St Catherine (0108) Bishop of Birkenhead
Whaley Bridge (1110) Bishop of Stockport
 
VACANCIES APPOINTMENT PENDING
Bishop's Representative
Bickley (0503) Archdeacon of Chester
Cheadle Hulme, All Saints (1204) Bishop of Stockport
Delamere (0604) Bishop of Birkenhead
Grappenhall, St Wilfrid (0405) Archdeacon of Chester
Hoylake (0807) Bishop of Birkenhead
 

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Now Thank We All Our God
17/05/2012 - St Peter's Parish Church, Hale

A Praxis training day for all who plan and lead worship with children on the new 'Additional Eucharistic Prayers' (for use when significant numbers of children are present) and other aspects of good practice.
Sing Along 'Messiah'
19/05/2012 - Neston

There will be a run through rehearsals at the church on Wednesday 25 April and Thursday10 May.
Sing Along 'Messiah'
19/05/2012 - Neston

All are welcome and this event. Tickets £5 per person.

Bishop's House

Bishop's CrestAd-Clerum
New Parish Development Officer, Diamond Jubilee Celebrations, Services of Institution and Licensing and Women in the Episcopate. - 02/05/2012

DIAMOND JUBILEE SERVICE
CHESTER CATHEDRAL
3pm Sunday 27 May


In the presence of various civic guests, the cathedral choirs will sing music associated with the Queen’s life and reign, and the Bishop of Chester will be the preacher. Free entry.

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