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North Scarborough Group Ministry
Profile
St Mary’s
St Mark’s
North Scarborough Group Ministry Profile
Contents
Introduction
Stipendiary Clergy
Members of the Ministry Team
NSGM Steering Group
Ministry in the NSGM
Who we are
Our House for Duty Associate Priest
Role Specification
Accommodation
Diocese of York Common Tenure Role Description
For further information please contact
Rev Lynn Hellmuth Telephone 01723 341982. Email: [email protected]
The Venerable Andy Broom, Archdeacon of the East Riding
Telephone 01482 881659 Email: [email protected]
North Scarborough Group Ministry Profile
Our vision for the group is to serve the communities of North Scarborough by:
Supporting and encouraging one another in ministry and mission
Enabling the Church to flourish proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Thank you very much for requesting a copy of our Parish Profile. We hope this gives you a flavour
of who we are and what ministry with us might involve and pray for guidance as you consider
whether this might be the post for you.
Informal conversations and enquiries may be made to Reverend Lynn Hellmuth, Vicar of the
parishes of Hackness with Harwood Dale, Ravenscar and Staintondale, Scalby, and Scarborough, St
Luke Telephone 01723 341982. Email: [email protected] or the Archdeacon of the East
Riding, The Venerable Andy Broom.
Telephone 01482 881659 Email: [email protected]
Introduction
The North Scarborough Group Ministry (NSGM) was formed in 2013 to build and sustain ministry
across a diverse group of 6 parishes, 8 churches, from St Luke’s, near the hospital in Scarborough,
to the small village of Ravenscar situated at the north of Scarborough Deanery.
In the period of discernment before the Group was formed it became clear that a Group Ministry
was essential to enable the on-going ministry and mission of the parishes. Today we also see it as a
creative partnership that supports leadership within the NSGM and helps sustain and grow
individual churches and enables us to flourish and develop in new ways of working together.
The Stipendiary Clergy Team consists of two Incumbents Revd Mike Leigh and Revd Lynn
Hellmuth, and a curate, as well as the House for Duty post being advertised. In addition, we are
blessed with a good team of 5 Readers with others in training and many other enthusiastic, willing
and active members of Laity involved in leading worship, work with children, pastoral care and so
on.
More about the Stipendiary Clergy Team
Mike Leigh is the Vicar of the parishes of Newby and Cloughton. He has been in post for 12 years, and since 2016 has also been Area Dean of Scarborough. Before Scarborough he served his curacy in North Hull and before ordination worked for Opera North in Leeds. He is married with two (nearly) grown up daughters and loves to sing, walk and ride his bike!
Lynn Hellmuth has been Vicar of the parishes of Hackness with
Harwood Dale, Ravenscar and Staintondale, Scalby, and
Scarborough, St Luke since February 2018. Prior to this posting, all
her ministry had been in the London area. Particular Ministry
interests include Celtic spirituality and encouraging effective
collaborative ministry. Before ordination she was a senior Home
Office civil servant. She is single and in her spare time enjoys
training and walking with her dogs, theatre, and work on her
family tree.
Shena Moray was ordained deacon in the summer 2018. Mike Leigh
is her training incumbent and her primary focus is the parishes of
St Mark’s and St Mary’s Cloughton though she does also minister
across the Group. Before ordination Shena for 12 years was a Church
Army Evangelist ministering in several churches in the Scarborough
Deanery.
Other members of the Ministry Team
Retired Assistant Clergy: Rev Don Maciver, Rev David Pynn, Rev Marion Wright, The Right Rev
David Wilbourne, Rev Alan Brown and Rev Graham Waring.
All the members of the Ministry Team Clergy and Readers are very willing to lead worship across
the Group, although the Readers do have a home church.
Readers: Philip Newell (St Laurence’s), Alan Mckie (St Luke’s), Ros O’Toole (St Mary’s), Margaret
Arnall (St Mark’s), Ian Popely (St Peter’s), Hazel Maciver (Reader-in-training – St Mark’s)
Family and Youth Workers: Jo Charlesworth (St Laurence’s) and Celia Hare (St Mark’s and St
Mary’s)
The North Scarborough Group Ministry Steering Group
In addition to the 2 stipendiary clergy, each parish in the NSGM has a lay representative on the
Steering Group which meets monthly to discuss, discern and pray together about current issues
and the way forward as a Group. The Steering Group is chaired by a lay person, Ros Brewer who is
a longterm member of St Mark’s Newby and is also the Lay Dean of Scarborough Deanery, a
member of Archbishop’s Council and on General Synod.
NSGM Steering Group
Ros Brewer (Chair), Rev Mike Leigh, Rev Lynn Hellmuth, Margaret Arnall, Ian Popely,
Sally McIntyre, Rev David Pynn and Ros O`Toole.
As a Group we have enjoyed weekends at Scargill House; Away Days; Men’s Breakfast and Ladies
Breakfast; Alpha course; a monthly prayer meeting for Readers and Clergy; a Group-wide mission
initiative using the course “Leading your Church Into Growth”, Bible study groups.
Recent initiatives include regular NSGM services on the 5th Sundays, the development of Pastoral
Ministry across the Group and a Holy Week Labyrinth.
In recent months there has been a special emphasis on refreshing the vision of the Group, with
new initiatives in the pipeline, including a monthly Group evening service sharing different styles
of worship, to encourage a deeper sense of fellowship and mission focus.
Whoever is appointed to the House for Duty post will be a key member of the Steering Group,
attending the monthly meetings, and playing a full part in developing our vision, embodying and
communicating it in the parishes and translating it into action in and across the churches.
Ministry in the NSGM – what’s it like?
As the pages that follow suggest, there is infinite variety to be found in the NSGM. Life is never
boring - from ministry in areas of social housing and deprivation to very small isolated rural
communities, from congregations of 3 to 150 on an average Sunday, and from formal Eucharistic
services, to informal worship in Community Halls and the Rugby Club!
The Group naturally falls into the two “halves” consisting of the two parishes Mike is incumbent of
and the four Lynn is incumbent of (though the viability of one of these is under review). It is a
constant challenge to encourage and foster a genuine Group identity, but the Steering Group is
clear that achieving and deepening this is key to the longterm stability and flourishing of the
NSGM.
Bearing all this in mind, we would envisage the House for Duty Minister serving right across the
Group so it would suit someone who would enjoy and thrive on leading worship and meeting
people in many different contexts, who believes in and is enthusiastic about collaborative ministry
across parish boundaries and who would also welcome the opportunity to develop specific areas
of ministry they are passionate about.
We hope that our new House for Duty Priest will work across the Group and will bring an area of
ministry that they would like to focus on which will help the NSGM to flourish and we pray that
the person will come with ideas as to how we can work in evermore creative and effective ways.
Going forward we are exploring how as a Group we can make more of an impact in the local social
housing estates in our parishes.
Our experience of House for Duty ministry
Don Maciver was appointed to the Scarborough Group Ministry in October 2014 and retired in
December 2017.
Don says “As a House for Duty priest in the North Scarborough Group Ministry, I enjoyed the
freedom to minister without being the person bearing ultimate responsibility. I also enjoyed
working with the variety of congregations in the Group, all of whom are very welcoming.”
We offered Don a choice in how he used his time and initially he decided to focus on pastoral
ministry, since that is where his heart is. He spent a lot of his time visiting, developing pastoral
groups and pastoral training for volunteers and it was and still is a very fruitful ministry that united
the Group in many ways. It also became clear soon after he arrived that he had a gift for teaching
and so, he also gave some of his time to focus on small group teaching and establishing the use of
the Alpha course within the group. We can see the fruits of Don’s ministry with us in so many ways
and it is wonderful to see how the House for Duty post can bring the opportunity to do things that
stipendiary clergy may not have the time to focus on.
Our House for Duty Associate Priest
Serving the North Scarborough Group Ministry
We are seeking to appoint a Clergy colleague to join our ministry group (2 days equivalent per week plus Sundays)
Our six varied parishes, covering the northern suburbs of Scarborough and nearby villages, are seeking a colleague to join us. We can offer a breadth of ministry including:
The opportunity to develop a specialised area of ministry
Leading worship, including occasional offices, across the North Scarborough Group.
Freedom from having responsibility for a specific parish or attending PCC meetings
Committed and collaborative lay and ordained colleagues
The North Scarborough Group Ministry is entering a new and exciting phase. As a key member you will have the opportunity to be part of developing the Group’s vision.
We offer a modern 4 bedroomed detached house in the village of Cloughton near Scarborough in return for Sunday duties and the equivalent of 2 days ministry.
As an Associate Priest you will not be tied to the responsibilities of a specific parish but will lead worship including occasional offices and engage in ministry across the six diverse parishes of North Scarborough Group.
A typical week therefore might include a wedding or a funeral at one church, leading Sunday morning worship at another and pastoral visiting or schools work in a third parish, alongside time to develop a particular area of ministry in line with the NSGM’s priorities. What we would not envisage is the chairing of a PCC, or any of the routine administrative duties linked with a particular parish or church.
The North Scarborough Group Ministry is entering a new and exciting phase. You will be a key member of the Steering Group, attending the monthly meetings, and playing a full part in developing our vision, embodying and communicating it in the parishes, and translating it into action in and across the churches.
Role Specification
We are seeking someone who can bring the following: Experience: Have proven skills in the following areas:
Confidence in offering a broad mix of worship styles.
Developing the spiritual life of the congregation.
Preaching God’s word in a clear and relevant way.
Developing and encouraging the gifts and skills of the congregation for ministry.
Leading across a wide range of traditions within the Anglican Church.
Leading the Occasional Offices. Skills and Competences
Skills in working collaboratively and flexibly with lay and ordained colleagues.
Skills in encouraging and leading others forward in mission.
Experience in developing links between the church and the local community.
Experience in developing worship relevant to a wide group of people.
Listening and pastoral skills and an ability to relate well to people across the generations.
An ability to drive with access to a car.
Personal Attributes The new priest should be:
Enthusiastic and willing to support plans for growth.
A good communicator who can share with the Incumbents and Steering Group in the leadership of this group of parishes.
A person of prayer and deep faith who can encourage, energize and inspire.
Has sensitivity to rural and urban life
Work well as part of a team of clergy and lay people. Subject to Enhanced DBS disclosure Accommodation
The Vicarage. Mill Lane, Cloughton YO13 0AB
The Vicarage is a modern detached house with entrance,
W/C, study, hallway, Spacious lounge dining room, fitted
kitchen with access to utility/boiler room. To the first floor
there are four double bedrooms, bathroom with shower
and separate W/C. Externally the property benefits from
off road parking and generous gardens.
Situated in the small village of Cloughton
approximately 4 miles north of Scarborough town
centre, on the main Scarborough to Whitby road
(A171) but is less than a mile from the sea with
access to a small beach and fine coastal scenery. a
parish church, village hall, doctor’s surgery and
two pubs.
The North Scarborough Group Ministry
St Laurence’s Scalby
Who we are: We are a caring and welcoming church family; developing as a community of invitation. We are gently evangelical and eager to develop our worship to help our church grow. Our building dates to the 12th century in parts and is surrounded by a large open churchyard in a commanding position in the village. Alongside our Vicar, we employ 2 part-time administrators and a full time Children and Families Worker The average attendance between Easter 2016 and February 2017 was:
- 8am: 18 adults, 10am: 94 adults, 6 children, 6.30pm: 5 adults - 10.30am: 12 adults
– 28 adults, 43 children. Many other activities and services happen in addition to these. There are approximately 20 each of baptisms, weddings and funerals in church each year. There are currently 198 on the Electoral Roll. OUR VISION Our vision for St Laurence’s is for a church which is:
A Worshipping Community
A Caring Community
A Serving Community
A Witnessing Community This is just a flavour of who we are. For more information please visit our website: www.stlaurencescalby.org.uk
St Mark’s, Newby
Who we are:
We are a lively and family orientated church with folk from all ages worshipping regularly. We are central Anglican in tradition and have a fairly relaxed feel to the services with a real sense of joy and community. The church is situated in a largely residential area and we have been active in our local community for over 80 years. We continue to serve the community through a thriving children’s programme of midweek activities and other community involvement. One feature of this is a close working relationship with the Methodist and Roman Catholic churches in serving the community of the Barrowcliff estate. Alongside the Vicar, there is an assistant curate, a part-time Family and Youth worker (both shared with St Mary’s Church), one retired clergy, one Reader and a Reader in training. Average attendance is 65 adults and 15 children on Sunday mornings We have around 10 baptisms, 4 weddings and 30 funerals a year.
OUR VISION
Guided by the light of Christ, St. Mark’s seeks to be a community of faith, rooted in prayer, grounded in love and led by the Holy Spirit. We do this by:
Growing in our knowledge of God’s Word and his ways
Encouraging and empowering all people, young and old, to know the love of God in their lives.
Working closely with other churches and community groups to serve local needs and build a stronger community.
We do all this in the name and strength of Jesus Christ This is just a flavour of who we are. For more information please visit our website: www.stmarksscarborough.org.uk
St Mary’s, Cloughton
We are a traditional village church with a welcoming heart situated in the village of Cloughton and
serving also the village of Burniston, both situated to the north of Scarborough on the road to
Whitby.
The church is Victorian and sits in a prominent position in the village. We are presently looking at
how we can be more community focussed and at ways in which the church building can be used
creatively through the week.
Our attendance is on average 35 adults and we have four or five families who join us for All Age
services. Alongside the Vicar, there is an assistant curate, a part-time Family and Youth worker
(both shared with St Mark’s Church), and a Reader.
This is just a flavour of who we are. For more information please visit our website: www.stmaryscloughton.churchsite.org.uk
St Luke, Scarborough Who are we: We are a small and mainly retired church family serving a parish of approximately 8,000 people with 49 on the Electoral Roll. Our worship could be described as ‘Standard Anglican’. Lay Communion Administrators assist with serving Communion. Once a month, prayers are led by a member of the congregation. Average attendance is 23. Occasional offices are rare. The building, originally built as the hospital church, was started in 1932, with additions in the 1950’s. There is no churchyard. Inside the church is large, airy and bright with a newly installed heating system, but in need of updating in other respects. At the back of the church refreshments are served after services for the congregation to enjoy and spend time together. The hall is rented out for events. Our Vision and challenges
Engage more with our local community.
St Peter Hackness, with St Margaret Harwood Dale (Chapel of Ease)
Who we are St Peter’s is the parish church of Hackness, a village in the North York Moors National Park of Harwood Dale. Lord Derwent is the patron. Hackness has been a place of worship for 1300 years, the church is a Grade 1 Listed building and is open to visitors daily. Our worship ranges from traditional Anglican to more interactive monthly all age services. Average congregations are 14 for the more traditional services and 22 for the all age services. An average of 5 weddings take place each year. Other occasional offices are rare. St Margaret Harwood Dale is registered as a Chapel of Ease and occasional services and other events take place there. Our vision
, while retaining our charm.
What we offer inks with the Hackness C of E School.
developing monthly All Age service and Sunday School.
St Hilda, Ravenscar and St John, Staintondale (Chapel of Ease) Who we are The parish comprises two scattered villages with a combined population of some 200 about 6 miles north of Scalby in the National Park. The church at Ravenscar is the parish church. Services are currently held monthly and congregations are often as low as 3 though more attend special occasions. Consultations are currently underway regarding the future of the church. St John the Baptist Church in Staintondale stands as it was originally built in 1928. It is registered as a Chapel of Ease and is open for prayer and occasional services.