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Reader Newsletter March 2008 (865 KB)
This issue contains news of the Chrism Eucharist, the Annual Admission & Licensing Service, news of the Reader Review following Bishop Michael’s sermon at the 2006 Triennial Re-licensing Service, proposed trip to Oberammergau 2010, future pilgimages for Readers and much more………………
CME Brochure 2007 - 2008 (56 KB)
Welcome to the CME programme for 2007- 8. In this programme we continue to offer resources to assist with professional development and education as well as offering courses that will assist with the implementation of Moving On in Mission and Ministry. Many of the events that are being put on this year have come about in response to requests identified in MRD interviews with clergy, as well as by clergy and Readers more generally. There will be other events relevant to CME during the year - please check this website for details as they become available.
Andrew Godsall
CME Officer & Director Council for Worship & Ministry
The Old Deanery
The Cloisters,
Exeter EX11HS
Tel: (01392) 294920
Email:
andrew.godsall@exeter.anglican.org
http://www.exeter.anglican.org/cwm/cwm-mininews-cme.php
Readers' Newsletter - June 2007 (2 MB)
The latest issue of the Readers' Newsletter in which the Bishop's Adviser for Spirituality writes on 'discernment in the lives of those in ministry'.; Bishop Richard Hawkins gives details of the annual meeting of 'the Spiritual Direction Network for Devon and Ron Edinborough writes on the Developing Ministry of Readers in Holy Communion.
Analysis of Activities in Reader Ministry (627 KB)
Following the Michaelmas 2006 tri-ennial relicensing at which all Licensed Readers and Readers with Permission to Officiate were invited to indicate their activity in ministry during the previous three years the data was used to produce the histograms contained in the file now available for download. Also included is an 'age profile' of the whole Reader Family from Reader in Training through to Reader Emeritus.
The file is a 46 page Word Document.
Hallmarks for MAPs (20 KB)
Ten key hallmarks of a 'fit for purpose' Mission Action Plan, for use in the work of Archdeaconry Ministry Development Teams with 'commended' Mission Communities
Reader Newsletter March 2007 (889 KB)
The latest issue of the newslatter with a look back at the Brunel Residential Weekend, the 'Seeds of the Future' event, and news of the Chrism Service on Maundy Thursday and details of future 'Admission and Licensing Services'
How to Start a Learning Cooperative (56 KB)
Guidance for clergy and other local church leaders on the processes for starting a Learning Cooperative to strengthen Christian learning in their area
Reader Newsletter May 2006 (900 KB)
May 2006 Reader Newsletter in PDF format.
In this issue, news from Bishop Richard about the Spiritual Direction Network for Devon, a note about the proposed Exeter Readers’ Forum, Michael Bridgwater on the Central Readers Council AGM, and more
Creating your Mission Action Plan (111 KB)
An outline of the process of creating a Mission Action Plan for a local church situation, and two worked examples of Plans, one for a single parish situation and one for an emerging Mission Community.
Local Christian Learning Cooperatives (29 KB)
An invitation for churches throughout the Diocese to become centres of Christian teaching in their area, as an integral part of their ministry and mission.
Reader's Working Agreement Guidance Notes (38 KB)
Guidance notes to assist in forming a Reader's Working agreement within the benefice, including a blank draft agreement. A Working Agreement will be required as part of the current 2006 tri-ennial re-Licensing.
Bishops' Regulations for Reader Ministry (Exeter: May 2001) (1 MB)
The text of the national 'Bishops' Regulations for Reader Ministry' as Issued by the Bishop of Exeter May 2001. Includes information on selection and training for Reader Ministry and the text of Canons relating to Readers. (PDF file 1.147KB)
Readers in Team Ministries (14 KB)
A short guide to the various regulations affecting the licensing of Readers as Team Members. Prepared by Richard Hawkins, Bishop of Crediton in 1997/8.
Becoming a Mission Community 1 (198 KB)
Resources from the first of three training days at Lee Abbey, February - April 2005, designed to help parishes in the Diocese to renew their church life in the process of becoming Mission Communities.
Becoming a Mission Community 2 (290 KB)
Resources from the second of three training days at Lee Abbey, February - April 2005, designed to help parishes in the Diocese to renew their church life in the process of becoming Mission Communities.
Becoming a Mission Community 3 (164 KB)
Resources from the third of three training days at Lee Abbey, February - April 2005, designed to help parishes in the Diocese to renew their church life in the process of becoming Mission Communities.
Family Service format (738 KB)
A ready-to-use Family Service booklet, authorised for use within the Diocese of Exeter, and publicised at the second of the Lee Abbey training days. A Word file that prints in A4 format, for reducing and printing into an A5 booklet.
The Yellow i-Pages (141 KB)
An A-Z listing of useful local contacts for programmes and issues that may help parishes develop.
