The Parish of Wheldrake
Part of:
KEY EC.=East Cottingwith, E.=Elvington, ES. = Escrick, N. = Naburn, SF. = Stillingfleet, S.=Sutton, T.=Thorganby, W.= Wheldrake, RP. = Rivers Partnership, B = Benefice, D = Deanery
Rivers Partnership Website link
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For Livestreaming services go to YouTube and search for Derwent Ings Benefice, the services appear under the live tab. For zoom details use the login details in the diary. For assistance, email fiveparishoffice@yahoo.co.uk
RP. Pulpit Swap
What it is a pulpit swap, and why we are doing it – namely it reflects our deanery plan re : stewardship, finances, environment, vocations, resources etc and how the clergy and congregations are working collaboratively. So for the month of September you will see different faces leading our services.
RP. Livestream service from the Rivers Partnership
https://www.youtube.com/@derwentingsbenefice7289
Sunday 11th 6.30pm Evensong
Sunday 8th September 6.30pm Evensong
Sunday 15th September 2024 – Trinity 16
T. 9.00am Holy Communion
ES. 10.30am Holy Communion
W. 10.30am Holy Communion
E. 4.00pm Together
Monday 16th
RP. 8.00am Partnership Prayer at Wheldrake
RP. 7.30pm Home Group at 41 Cranbrooks
Wednesday 18th
B. 9.30am Healing PrayerFellowship at home
RP. 7.00pm Zoom Evening Prayer
Meeting ID: 853 6427 3234 Passcode: 134900
Thursday 19th
ES. 9.30am Holy Communion
T. 10.00am Coffee Drop in at the Village Hall
RP. 7.00pm Zoom singing
Meeting ID: 821 5303 0547 Passcode: 432358
B. 7.30pm CPCC meeting in the Cottage
Sunday 22nd September 2024 – Trinity 17
N. 9.00am Holy Communion
ES. 10.30am Morning Prayer
E. 10.30am Five Parish Holy Communion
SF. 10.30am Harvest Family Service
Monday 23rd
RP. 8.00am Partnership Prayers at Wheldrake
RP. 7.00pm Deanery online prayers
Meeting ID: 899 9043 7474 Passcode: 170606
RP. 7.30pm Home Group at 41 Cranbrooks
Wednesday 25th
B. 9.30am Healing PrayerFellowship at home
E. 10.00am Coffee Drop in at Elvington Church
RP. 7.00pm Zoom Evening Prayer
Meeting ID: 853 6427 3234 Passcode: 134900
Thursday 26th
ES. 9.30am Holy Communion
B. 7.00pm Zoom singing
Meeting ID: 821 5303 0547 Passcode: 432358
Saturday 28th
RP. 1.00pm Knit and Natter in the Cottage
Sunday 29th September 2024 – St Michael and All Angels
SF. 10.30 Eight Parish Communion
RP. 2.00pm Ministry Afternoon in Church Cottage
EC. 4.00pm Harvest Festival
B. Home Fellowship Group
The home group meets on Mondays at 7.30pm till 9pm at 41, The Cranbrooks with Steve and Val Hirons. The Bible topic at the moment is the Names, Titles and Attributes of God in both the Old and New testaments, a subject which will last us for quite some time! We choose hymns to begin and end our discussion time and close with the Grace. Newcomers are very welcome.
W. Churchyard repair work
There will be four craft workshop in the cottage to make Christmas decoration to sell at our Christmas Fair on the weekend of 23rd and 24th November. The first one is 10am on 21st September and again on 28th, same time. Then we switch to two Wednesdays at 1.00pm 9th and 16th October. Please do come along and help.
RP. Sharing Life
Sharing Life is back next week! Tuesday 10th September 10-12 in The Wenlock Arms. And then every fortnight until Christmas! We look forward to seeing our regulars and welcome newcomers!
Katie, Ruth, Emma and Karen
Tel 07729 841897
| RP. Coffee and cake Coffee and Cake will take place in Church Cottage on Tuesdays from 10 till noon on 17th September, 15th October, 12th November, 10th December, 14th January, 11th February, 18th March, 29th April, 10th June and 8th July. RP. Cottage Cookery Club This will run from10am till 1pm on 1st and 29th October and 26th November. Lunch will be served at midday and will be open to everyone. E. Autumn Monthly Churchyard Sessions Elvington churchyard maintenance and wildlife conservation action – we’ll be doing regular monthly maintenance and conservation work in the churchyard this autumn: Saturday 21st September 2 – 4pm. (first session) Saturday 19th October 2-4pmSaturday 23rd November 2-4pmSaturday 14th December 2-4pm The Community payback team came to do clearance and tidying in August. And the scouts will be doing further tidying on Thursday 12th September. Many thanks to both for their time. Please come along and help for as much time as you can spare. Alison Stead 07939979816 Elvington church is committed to the principles set out in Caring for God’s Acre: protecting wildlife, preserving heritage and involving people. https://www.caringforgodsacre.org.uk |
| E. Volunteers wanted For ST CRUX FUND RAISING The St Crux fund raising event for the church is coming up – November 9th 2024. Please put the date in your diary and come along and support. Volunteers needed to run stalls and get ’stuff’ to St Crux and clear up afterwards. Please contact Alison if you would like to help or have donations. |
Fairtrade fortnight is 9th to 22nd September
A little thought for the day…………….
Just a moment
It starts with a change
So outwardly insignificant
That no one would notice
Except the person
Behind you in the aisle.
Just a moment
When instead of seeing
Rows of labels
On a supermarket shelf
You imagine the people
Behind them,
Tilling the earth,
Sowing the seed,
Gathering the crops.
And you pause,
Wondering,
What their names are,
Where they live,
What difference it will make
If your hand picks up
This box instead of that,
Wondering: how do I
Love these neighbours?
Can I help change
This child’s long journey for water,
Her mother’s lack of healthcare,
The prospect her father faces
Of another year unable
To feed his family well?
Just a moment.
And the person behind you,
Her impatient baby
Squirming in the trolley,
May never realise
That in that brief hesitation,
A life hung in the balance.
……….our actions, no matter how small, really do make a difference. Why not look out for the Fairtrade symbol when you are shopping.
RP. Messy Derwent Project
The Messy Derwent Project is growing and is in desperate need of volunteers. Would you like to become part of a well established, friendly team? Can you volunteer for just one session a month (or more frequently should you wish)? Are you available between 3:15pm and 5:45pm on a Thursday? Do you enjoy washing up, helping with crafts, or helping to cook a meal? Then we need you! Please get in touch with Emma. Phone: 07976 201044, or email: Emmamawer.multiplyleader@gmail.com
REMINDER YORK FOOD BANK – HELPING LOCAL PEOPLE IN CRISIS.
The foodbank relies on your goodwill and support.
York Food Bank
Urgently needed: Long Life Cartons of Fruit Juice or bottles of Squash, Jars of Coffee, Toilet Rolls,
Also needed: Tinned Soup, UHT Milk, Tinned Rice Pudding and Custard, Tinned Meat, Tinned Fruit, Tinned Tomatoes, Packets of Instant Noodles/Instant Pasta/Mug Shots, Instant Mash Potato, Jars of Jam, Sugar, Sponge Puddings, Washing Up Liquid, Cleaning Sprays. Laundry Detergent, Shaving Foam and Disposable Razors, Baby Wipes, Deodorants (Male & Female)
There are also food collection points: for items bought in store at Waitrose (Foss Islands), Asda (Monks Cross), Tesco (Askham Bar), and at Food Warehouse (Clifton Moor)
DONATING MONEY: You can also support the Food Bank work by donating via this link here
RP. Harmony House
Harmony House is a boutique B&B, in Stillingfleet, offer unique Christian retreats for solo guests, couples and small groups, who are seeking a peaceful and restorative break. Whether you’re looking for a revitalising escape or a transformative personal retreat, we have created an experience suited to your needs. Our Anew Christian Retreats are a haven created with care for Christians seeking rest and a deeper connection with God in a serene and picturesque setting. For more details and testimonies, please check out the retreat page on our website: https://harmonyhouseyork.com/anew-christian-retreats
And new for 2024 – Anew Discovery Retreats – designed for those seriously seeking Jesus and wanting to discover more about the Christian faith and even themselves.
D. Monthly Deanery Evening Prayer
Led in turn by our Deanery clergy each third Monday of the month, this takes place via Zoom on 23rd September beginning at 7.00pm. All are welcome and we finish by 7.30pm.
Join Zoom Meeting link
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89990437474?pwd=am1lRkFUT2xkeWxrV1FSdURvbmNqQT09
Meeting ID: 899 9043 7474
Passcode: 170606
W. Wheldrake Church Cottage Cleaning Team
We need your help. Are you able to spare an hour a month to assist in cleaning Church Cottage. Everything is provided on site. If you are able to help, please contact
Barbra on 07712556371. Thank you for your support
RP. Graduate Diploma
Starting in September 2024 the York School of ministry is running a course called Theology, Ministry & Mission
‘…you must make every effort to support your faith with goodness, and goodness with knowledge, and knowledge with self-control, and self-control with endurance, and endurance with godliness, and godliness with mutual affection, and mutual affection with love.’ 2 Peter 1:5-7
The York School of Ministry (YSOM) courses aim to equip Christian disciples and ministers to develop as competent and faithful reflective practitioners. They provide an education in theology, ministry and mission in and for a variety of contexts, including preparing people for
recognised ministry and mission within the church, both lay and ordained, and for Continuing Ministerial Development. The courses also serve those who wish to be more fully equipped for Christian life and service in the world, or simply more informed about the Christian faith. All courses can be studied either for formal Higher Education credit or for interest and
personal development. Those studying modules without accreditation are expected to undertake preparatory work for the sessions but not the module assessments, and can choose from any of the modules
on offer. Our accredited programmes are the Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma in Theology, Ministry and Mission, validated and awarded by Durham University under the Common
Awards scheme. For those studying for credit, the modules include a variety of forms of assessment, written and practical, depending upon the specific module content; however, there are no formal written examinations. Each module is 20 credits. Students must complete 60 credits to earn the Graduate Certificate or 120 credits for the Graduate Diploma.
All YSOM students are normally expected to use their ‘home’ church or benefice as an ongoing context for reflection, although opportunities for placements and fieldwork in other churches or ministry environments may be included.
Modules for 2024-25
Autumn Term
Spirituality and Discipleship
Taking prayer as a foundational element of Christian spirituality and discipleship, this module encourages students to consider different approaches within the Christian tradition and explores some of the spiritual disciplines which can aid the Christian life of prayer.
Christian Doctrine: Environmental Theology and Creation Care
In this module we look at a range of theological teachings around the doctrine of creation, considering biblical foundations and key historical and contemporary perspectives. These are
brought into conversation with the challenges of the current climate crisis with exploration of possible Christian responses.
Spring Term
Christian Worship: Reflective Practice for Ministry
This module aims to help participants deepen their knowledge and skills in relation to Christian liturgy and worship. Students are encouraged to reflect on their experience of participating in and/or leading a variety of different elements of worship. Preaching in the Contemporary World Aimed at developing preaching skills, this module offers a detailed look at the theology, theory and practice of preaching in contemporary western culture. Students are encouraged to deploy and evaluate a range of interpretive approaches to Scripture in preaching and reflect critically on their developing understanding and skills in this area.
Summer Term
Mission and Apologetics
Considering the relationship between the gospel and contemporary Western cultures, this module equips students to explore the missiological questions facing the church today and to develop appropriate strategies for missionary engagement and the sophisticated apologetic skills needed to engage with our communities today.
When & Where:
Each module is taught over 3 Saturdays spread across the term (9.30am- 3.30pm) at the Diocesan Office in York), interspersed with 4 online seminar sessions (Thursdays 6.45- 8.00pm). Students are expected to complete an online preparatory lesson before each online seminar; some face-to-face sessions may also require preparatory work.
Entry Requirements:
Graduates in other subjects and students who have completed a Diploma (HE) in theology successfully may enter the Graduate Certificate/Diploma programme. For non-theology graduates, normally students should have an upper-second class Honours degree. However, especially for mature students, prior professional experience will be taken into account along
with educational qualifications.
Technical Requirements:
Our courses require access to our Virtual Learning Environment (Moodle) as well as web-based video conferencing. If you are unsure about the technical requirements needed to participate online please contact us and we can talk it through with you.
Cost:
For students studying independently the cost is as follows:
£110 per module – teaching only
£330 per module – fully accredited
For students studying as part of their training, discernment or ministry development please contact YSOM to discuss fee reduction.
To request an application form please contact: 01904 699525
ysom@yorkdiocese.org
ES. Mothers Union in the Rivers Partnership.
The Mothers Union branch based in Escrick would welcome new members from other parishes in the Rivers Partnership. MU is a registered charity, affiliated to the Church of England and to Mothers Union worldwide. We meet every 2nd Wednesday in the month, mostly in Escrick church but also in the churches of other members, currently Naburn and Skipwith. We would love to extend this to other parishes in the Partnership.
If you wish be there or to sit in on a few meetings to “try before buy” you will be most welcome. Despite the name, Mothers Union is open to all women and men. Please do get in touch with me, Pamela Yates, Branch Leader, for more information. Email: pamelaanneyates@outlook.com
or telephone: 01904 728423
RP. Action against Poverty sale
St. Helen’s Skipwith are planning a day to address poverty, local, nationally or internationally.
Unlike urban churches who very often address poverty on their doorsteps, we mainly support that action from a distance.
This is an opportunity to do something locally, hands-on, as it were, but benefiting those living a bit further afield.
If you or any of your friends/church members might be interested in doing a little fundraising to address poverty then this is an opportunity.
Tables will be provided for stallholders and refreshments will be available.
To date we have people hoping to raise funds/resources for Tear Fund (refreshments), Mercy Ships (quality books) and the Clothing Bank(second -hand clothing collection)
Please feel free to display the poster and /or make copies/or forward it to anyone you think may be interested.
There is no charge for the use of the tables.
RP. The Rivers Partnership Prayers for the Five Marks of Mission.
Across the partnership the five marks of mission teams are helping to make our Plan For Growth (P4G) a reality. Please use this prayer cycle to include the teams and those who lead them in your daily prayers.
Tell To proclaim the Good News of the Kingdom (Led by Catharine Grievson)
Teach To teach, baptise and nurture new believers (Led by Jackie Doyle Brett)
Tend To respond to human need by loving service
Transform To seek to transform unjust structures of society, to challenge violence of every kind and to pursue peace and reconciliation (Led by Caroline Wanless)
Treasure To strive to safeguard the integrity of creation and sustain and renew the life of the earth. (Led by Alayne Dodd and Alison Stead)
September
15th Teach, 22nd Tell
| If you are interested in exploring your call to ministry, then the Foundations in Ministry course (formerly Deepening Discipleship Project) is starting a fresh cohort based out of Wydale Hall this coming September. The Foundations in Ministry course runs over 10 months with three gathered days and online sessions. Working alongside a mentor from your local context you would become part of a learning community supporting one another in developing your own ministry and discipleship. With a mixture of taught sessions, preparation tasks and group discussions this course will build your confidence and provide you with opportunities to develop your own personal faith journey. Applications are welcomed from anyone who is involved in their local church community and have the support of their PCC and incumbent. If you would like to find out more, please look at our webpage, where you can find the application form, application process, and course guide: Foundations in Ministry – Diocese of York Jo Slack (Start of Lay Ministry Advisor) would be delighted to have a chat if you have any questions: jo.slack@yorkdiocese.org. |
RP. Magazine Distribution
Your help is needed to distribute the magazine in Derwent Drive. Also we will need a new magazine distribution manager by the end of 2024 Janet will be finishing at the end of the year. If you can help on either job please Contact Janet Jaynes 07545 174533
T. Thorganby Coffee Drop in
The next one will be on 26th September
O Lord, we beseech you mercifully to hear the prayers of your people who call upon you; and grant that they may both perceive and know what things they ought to do,
and also may have grace and power faithfully to fulfil them; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
RP. Multiply Stories
Multiply is the name of an initiative to build new worshiping communities and make new disciples. This link can be used to read about the work that is going on around the Diocese https://mailchi.mp/yorkdiocese/inspiringideas-2024?e=346204007c
RP. Tools with a mission- updated 14.08.24
This link will take you to the latest newsletter from TWAM
https://mailchi.mp/twam.uk/september-2023-supporter-enews-6415553?e=ca4eff56d4
E. Drop-in Café
The drop in will be in the church on Wednesday 25th September from 10am. Everyone welcome
B. Derwent Ings Facebook
Have you seen the Derwent Ings Facebook page? https://www.facebook.com/DerwentIngsChurchesYork/ Please have a look and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xh4EyDpfGJM”follow” the feed!
W. Wheldrake Church Website
This is the link to the website here you will find policy documents, agendas and PCC minutes along with prayers and pew news
RP. CPCC and WPCC Minutes
The minutes for the last CPCC are published on the Wheldrake Church website.
http://www.wheldrakechurch.org.uk/?page_id=1636
W. Wheldrake online giving
If you would like to support the church financially and help us maintain it for generations to come then please follow this link to donate online
https://givealittle.co/campaigns/59018725-1659-447e-90dd-dcedb5693eb5
alternatively you can give by bank transfer to: Wheldrake PCC
09-01-54
88047080
| St Chad’s, Campleshon Road, York 2024 Concerts In 2023, the tea concerts raised £2,159 for the Alzheimer’s Society! Below is the programme for 2024. 19 September Lucinda Taylor harp 17 October Billy Marshall French horn Robert Gammon piano 21 November Giocoso Wind Ensemble 12 December Ripon Resound Choir |
W & T. Jigsaw Ministries – updated 03.05.24
The link below is the latest newsletter, copy it into your browser and follow the link
https://mailchi.mp/5f01be175394/jigsaw-affordable-giving-campaign-update?e=42d497c20b
RP. Living Christ Story – Mustard Seed updated 29.02.24
Click on this link to read more about the work of Mustard Seed in the Diocesehttps://mailchi.mp/196b464fd2ad/living-christs-story-in-a-mustard-seed-way-17707865?e=418314d1fa
RP. Safeguarding Bulletin – Updated 06.09.24
Click this link for the latest news from this team
https://mailchi.mp/5941161bb920/diocese-of-york-safeguarding-bulletin-13392979?e=7770c3aa96
RP. Diocese of York – Publications
If you would like to read ‘The Briefing’ then follow this link: https://dioceseofyork.org.uk/running-your-church/communications/the-briefing/
You can also read the TheNews with this link https://dioceseofyork.org.uk/running-your-church/communications/thenews-newsletter/
RP. Generosity Matters updated 08.07.24
Click on this link to read the latest news from the generosity team.
https://mailchi.mp/c7e0cddda200/generosity-mailing-17769244?e=33945223ea
B. York Minster Parish Pass 2024
As in previous years, Elvington, Thorganby and Wheldrake PCC secretaries have again received a renewed York Minster Parish pass to issue to members of the congregation permitting visitors free entry this year. The Parish Pass entitles the bearer to one adult free admission to York Minster and the Undercroft for sightseeing during normal opening hours (but excludes entry to the Central Tower and evening events). See more information, contact the relevant PCC secretary to borrow them
There is always somewhere, something or someone we can pray for. The Prayer Diary may help guide you and your church in praying for our diocese – including news from the Diocese. To read this latest, click HERE
E. Refresh! Service at Elvington
There will not be a Refresh service at Elvington in August the will be in September for a service – focused around worship music, modern and informal in style. Please do come along at 6.30pm on the13th October.
RP. Thank you
This week we are remembering all the people who help to deliver our Parish magazines. It would be good to have contribution from anyone in the benefice, so please email (fivebees2000@yahoo.com) your suggestions for thankyou’s for your villages
RP. Derwent Lions Used Spectacles
Last April I asked if anyone had any old pairs of spectacles cluttering up their cupboards. It turns out you all did! We have just sent off somewhere around 2000 pairs to be checked and reissued to people less fortunate. This is just a note to say Thank You! Keep leaving them outside 5 Derwent Park and hopefully we’ll soon have another 2000 to send off. Lion Ken Hardgrave 01904 448198 ken.hardgrave@binternet.com
RP. Organ Recital
This week Jonathan Scott plays his solo organ arrangement of Johann Sebastian Bach Largo Ma Non Tanto from Concerto for Two Violins BWV 1043 at the organ of Rochdale Town Hall
E. Together Service at Elvington
New monthly informal family service at Elvington Church.
On September 15th at 4pm we will be holding the first new monthly “together” service. Worship for young and old, accessible to everyone. 3rd Sunday of each month.
Please put the date in your diary and join something new.
This replaces the former family service and, we hope, is a more convenient time for those with children. Please invite everyone you know!
RP. York Minster Events
Our brand-new exhibition commemorating the 1984 fire is now open!
https://mailchi.mp/yorkminster.org/november-at-york-minster-1642532?e=c3266a8f12
https://mailchi.mp/yorkminster.org/november-at-york-minster-1642536?e=c3266a8f12
There is always somewhere, something or someone we can pray for. The Prayer Diary may help guide you and your church in praying for our diocese – including news from the Diocese. To read this latest, click HERE
RP. Join in Worship on a Sunday
8.10AM – BBC RADIO 4 SUNDAY WORSHIP 92-95FM | 198LW | Digital
9AM – THE CHURCH OF ENGLAND
ONLINE SUNDAY SERVICE
RP. Online prayer websites
Here are some prayer sites that you could try, see which you like
Pray as you go
Celtic liturgies
Sacred Space
ReJesus
Green Christian Prayer Guide
RP. Zoom Singing
We next meet together on zoom to sing on Thursday 19th September. If you would like to join, do use the login details in the diary. We meet at 7.00pm, we’ll do some new some old and familiar ones and some to learn. The beauty of this will be that you can sing at the top of your voice as you will be on mute.
E. New way to donate to the church
If you would like to support the church financially and help us maintain it for generations to come, you can now also send donations using the “givealittle” website
E. Elvington Church Website
Pray-er for the Benefice
David Rigby
Prayer area
Storrwod (East Cottingwith)