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Appendix D Confidential Declaration
The declaration that anyone wanting to work with children needs to make

Compiling a Parish Statement
How to put together a parish statement when preparing to appoint a new incumbent

CRB Certificate
Diocesan CRB certificated to be submitted when a CRB check is requested

Music, hymns and reading for a church wedding
Suggested hymns, readings and music for people planning to get married in church.

Information about St John the Divine
Information about a community of sisters living in Alum Rock offering hospitality and prayer support

Faithful Regeneration: The full report
A investigation into the role of parishes and church based community projects in the neighbourhood regeneration

Bishops Certificate in Youth Ministry
Details of training course in Youth Ministry run by the Diocese of Birmingham. Commencing in April 2007

Appointment of an Incumbent
Guidelines for PCC Secretaries on the process of appointing a new incumbent.

Enrolment for for Bishops Certificate in Children's Ministry
Enrolment form to apply to join the Children's Ministry form

Reporting accidents and injuries in churches
Guidelines for reporting accidents, injuries and dangerous occurences in church buildings

Bishop's Inaugural Sermon
Sermon given by the Ninth Bishop of Birmingham, the Rt Revd David Urquhart, at his inauguration on November 17th 2006.

Annual Meetings Guidance Notes
Guidelines on running the an Annual General Meeting for a parish church including representation and the election of churchwardens

Professional Conduct of Clergy Guidelines
A professional code of conduct for clergy covering all sorts of practical and theological issues. Drawn up following a working party with a foreword by the Archbishops of Canterbury and York

Annual Parish Council Meeting Notice
The official notice to see the Annual Meeting is happening

Notice of Results of Annual Meeting
Official form to announce who has been elected as churchwardens and PCC members following an Annual Meeting

Notice of Electoral Roll Revision
The official form to use when announcing that the electoral roll is to be revised

Nomination to Deanery Synod
Form that should be used to nominate a representative of a parish to serve on the Deanery Synod

Nomination to PCC
The form needed to nominate someone to stand for PCC membership

Nomination of Churchwardens
The form needed to nominate a someone as churchwarden

Praying The Lectionary
A new book writtend by the Revd Dr James Woodward and Professor Leslie Houlden.
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James says; "The book emerged out of our experience here at St. Mary’s in helping the congregation to have a clearer grasp of the Sunday Scripture readings and their relevance to our Christian lives. The book is designed for both individual and group use “encouraging the user to receive and retain prayerfully the meaning of each scripture passage”.

Bishop's Advent Message 2006
A message for the Diocesan Bulletin in December 2006 from the Rt Revd David Urquhart.

Advice and guidelines for churches entering an interregnum. Includes expenses guidelines, care of parsonages and appointing a new incumbent.

How to Make A Palm Cross
Step-by-step instructions on making a Palm Cross. Useful for people trying to do Action 43 in the 2007 Children's Love Life Live Lent Booklet

How to Make a Malawian Football
How to make a football as used in Malawi. Helps children with Love Life Live Lent 2 - Action 42.

General Instructions for Adult Bible Studies
Instructions for people leading Bible studies for Lent linked with Love Life Live Lent 2.

Adult Bible Study for Week One of Lent. Who is My Neighbour?
Adult Bible study material for Lent groups etc. Week One - week beginning 19th February. Bible Study based on the story of the Good Samaritan.

Bible Study Material. Lent 07. Week 2. There was a man who had two sons
Bible study material for mid-week groups. To tie in with Love Life Live Lent 2 -week 2 beginning on February 26th.

Week 2 - adult Lent Bible study. Supplementary material
An extra Bible study for week 2 based on the story about Martha and Mary

Supplementary material for Week 4 - The Magnificat
Supplementary material for Week 4 Bible study groups. To tie in with Love Life Live Lent 2.

Week 5 Adult Bible Studies Lent
Week 5 adult Bible Studies for Lent - Relationships in the Kingdom

Bible study for adults Lent 2007 Week 6 Walking with Jesus
Bible study for week 6 of lent tying in with Love Life Live Lent. Walking with Jesus

Welcome and explanation for leaders using Young People's Bible studies
Document explaining the content and structure of the Bible study material for young people following the Love Life Live Lent

Young People's Bible Study Week 1 Lent
Bible study and activities for young people - 12 to 18. For week beginning February 19th.

Young People's Bible Study for week 2
Bible study for week 2 of Lent - linked with Love Life Live Lent 2

Pictures to accompany Week 2 Young People's Bible studies
Pictures to help prayer and reflection on the parable of the sower

Young People's Lent Bible Study Week 3
Bible Study for Lent week 3 for young people aged between 12-18

Lent Bible Study for Young People. Week 4
Bible study for young people aged 12-18. Linked with Love Life Live Lent 2

Young People's Bible Study for Week 5 Lent 2007
Bible Study and activities for Week 5 of Lent linked with Love Life Live Lent 2007 - Be Good Neighbours

Young People's Bible Study for Lent - week 6
Bible study for young people linked with Love Life Live Lent 2007 - Be Good Neighbours

Adult Lent Bible Study - Week 3
Adult Bible Study for Love Life Live Lent week 3 - beginning March 5th. Explores Jesus' attitude to children.

Adult Bible Study Love Life Live Lent - Week 4
'Let my People Go' - a bible study for Week 4 tied in with Love Life Live Lent 2007

Suggestions for doing a prayer walk
Help with Action 14 of the adult booklet. Ideas and tips for doing a local prayer walk

Stories for Week 3 Lent Bible Studies
Stories to go with Love Life Live Lent 2 Bible Studies - Being Good Neighbours across the Generations

Sermon Preached by the Bishop of Birmingham 5/4/07
A Sermon preached by the Rt Revd David Urquhart, Bishop of Birmingham, at St Philips Cathedral on Maundy Thursday, 5th April 2007.

Church-based projects working with older people
A list of projects in the diocese of Birmingham working with older people

Programme and Information for Diocesan Conference
Booklet containing the programme and background information for the Clergy Conference in Swanwick

Social Networking Policy - May 07
Guidelines and advice for the use of social networking websites such as myspace, facebook etc.

Address for Anne Frank Service
Outline of a sermon to mark the 60th anniversary of Anne Frank's diaries

Sermon preached at July 1 2007 Ordinations
Sermon preached on July 1st by the Revd Rosemay Lain-Priestley at Birmingham Cathedral

Eric William Foskett priest
The Sermon preached at the funeral of Father Eric Foskett.

Christmas Presence - Sponsorship Portfolio
Sponsorship Portfolio for High Street Christmas Store

Porvoo Prayer Calendar 2008
Prayers for each Sunday for a Diocese in a church which is part of the Porvoo agreement

Church copyright health check form
The Church of England is keen to ensure that all it's churches are acting in accordance with the copyright law and therefore providing an opportunity to complete a Copyright Healthcheck .

Kids At Church Newslestter - September 2006
The Diocesan Newsletter for Children's workers in churches and parishes.

Kids At Church Newsletter, June 2007
A newsletter for children's workers based in churches in the Diocese of Birmingham

Bulletin for August 07
News, whats On, Bishops's comment and information for clergy, readers and church wardens.

The role and duties of a Church Warden including legal and statutory responsibilities

Semon Preached by Bishop Mark Santer at Bishop John's Memorial Service
The sermon preached by Bishop Mark Santer at the service of thanksgiving for the life and ministry of Bishop John Austin at Birmingham Cathedral on November 4th

A message from the Bishop of Birmingham for parishes to use in their magazines etc.

Flyer for books recommended by the Bishop
Flyers for Distinctly Welcoming and Exploring the Faithful City recommended by the Bishop for Christmas 07

Mother's Union Prayer Chart Lent 08
Prayer chart as part of More Time for Relationships campaign

Transforming Church - Presidential Address at Diocesan Synod
Churches need to take more risk and embrace change in order to grow and develop, the Bishop of Birmingham told synod members.

Clergy Expenses Guidance
National guiidelines for the reimbursemenrt of clergy working expenses.

Advent Flyer
Flyer for the Big Green Give Away being held in Birmingham on November 29th in conjunction with Operation Noah's reclaim Christmas campaign

Faith Leaders Address
Faith Leaders' Address, Birmingham - Archbishop Rowan Williams

Year of the Child 2009 publicity booklet for parishes
Year of the Child 2009 publicity booklet for parishes.

Consent form for a day trip or activity
Example of a General Consent Form when taking young people or children on a DAY TRIP

Consent form for a residential
Example of a General Consent Form when taking young people or children on a trip or to RESIDENTIAL ACCOMMODATION

Consent to the use of photographic images of children
Consent to the use of group photographs/images of children

Ideas to get involved in the Year of the Child
Ideas to get involved in the Year of the Child

Reporting structures of the Diocesan Board of Finance
Relationships between committees in the core central administration of the diocese of Birmingham.

Definitions used in administration of the Church of England
Terms used, culled from the Church Commissioners' own website, but with a few enlivening graphics!

Some admin terms used in the diocesan office
Hints at common terms used in central committee workings of the Birmingham diocesan office structure, including some architectural nomenclature, and the reference scheme for parishes, places of worship, and dwellings.

CRB documents list
List of documents needed when applying for a Criminal Records Bureau disclosure.

Appendices to God's Children Our Diocese
Appendices to God's Children Our Diocese

Appendix A1 Bishop's Staff Relevant to this policy
Appendix A1 Bishop's Staff Relevant to this policy

Appendix A2 Bishop's Child Protection Management Group
Appendix A2 Bishop's Child Protection Management Group

Appendix B Covering Letter & Application Form
Appendix B Covering Letter & Application Form

Appendix E Letter & Reference Form to be sent to a Referee
Appendix E Letter & Reference Form to be sent to a Referee

Appendix G Registration Form for On-Site Group Activities
Appendix G Registration Form for On-Site Group Activities

Appendix H General Consent Form for a Day Trip
Appendix H General Consent Form for a Day Trip

Appendix I General Consent Form for an Off-Site or Residential Trip
Appendix I General Consent Form for an Off-Site or Residential Trip

Appendix K Referral Form - Concerns about a Child(ren).
Appendix K Referral Form - Concerns about a Child(ren).

Appendix L Referral Form - Concerns about an Adult
Appendix L Referral Form - Concerns about an Adult

Appendix O Recent Relevant Legislation and Government Guidance
Appendix O Recent Relevant Legislation and Government Guidance

Appendix P Information - Recording, Keeping Safe & the Data Protection Act.
Appendix P Information - Recording, Keeping Safe & the Data Protection Act.

Appendix S1 Staying Safe Online - A Young Person's Agreement
Appendix S1 Staying Safe Online - A Young Person's Agreement

Appendix S2 Consent to the use of a PC to gain access to the Internet
Appendix S2 Consent to the use of a PC to gain access to the Internet

Appendix S3 Consent to the use of group photographs & images of children
Appendix S3 Consent to the use of group photographs & images of children

Appendix S4 Relevant Offences & Useful Organisations for Internet & Photography Issues
Appendix S4 Relevant Offences & Useful Organisations for Internet & Photography Issues

Appendix U Agencies for Support, Help and Advice
Appendix U Agencies for Support, Help and Advice

Appendix W Criminal Records - Diocesan Certificate
Appendix W Criminal Records - Diocesan Certificate

Section 4 Working with Children & Young People
Section 4 Working with Children & Young People

Section 5 Perpetrators of Child Sexual Abuse
Section 5 Perpetrators of Child Sexual Abuse

Section 6 The Care & Counselling of Adult Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse
Section 6 The Care & Counselling of Adult Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse

Section 9 Safe Recruiting Choosing people for work with children
Section 9 Safe Recruiting Choosing people for work with children

Section 10 Allegation of child abuse made against a member of the clergy or someone holding the Bishop's Licence
Section 10 Allegation of child abuse made against a member of the clergy or someone holding the Bishop's Licence

Section 11 Part 1 A checklist for your parish policy and procedures
Section 11 Part 1 A checklist for your parish policy and procedures

Section 11 Part 2 Use of the Criminal Records Bureau
Section 11 Part 2 Use of the Criminal Records Bureau

Transforming Church Booklet
The Booklet produced to accompany the Transforming Church initiative. This booklet was distributed to churches and parishes in June 2009.

The 2011 version of the booklet containing all the practical info needed by those occupying a clergy house in the Diocese of Birmingham. Includes a full list of emergency contractors which is listed at the end of the booklet.

Qualifying Connection Form
The form people need to complete if they are deciding to use a qualifying connection in order to marry in a particular church, as opposed to their own parish church or the church that they have attended regularly and on whose electoral roll they are.

RESTORE aims to launch a scheme exchanging supermarket vouchers for cash for asylum seekers.

Personal contact details from Diocesan Directory
How to be in touch with licenced clergy and laity in the diocese, including details of appointment, areas of work, e-mail addresses, and certain biographic detail for ordained ministers.

Diocesan street-listing (Street Directory), by name
A list of streets, and portions of streets, in constituent parishes of the diocese, ordered alphabetically.

Diocesan street-listing (Street Directory) by parish
A list of streets, and portions of streets, in constituent parishes of the diocese, ordered by parish.

A Calendar for PCC Treasurers
A calendar of the important actions and dates for PCC Treasurers.

Registration of PCCs with the Charity Commission
Practical experience shared with PCC Treasurers

Synod Address for the Eucharist
Synod Address for the Eucharist 14 November 2009.

Bishop's Address at Diocesan Synod
Address given by Bishop David at the first synod in the the new triennium.

"Advice from the Faculty Office of the Archbishop of Canterbury on the Marriage of Foreign Nationals by Ecclesiastical Preliminaries"

Bishop's Maundy Thursday Sermon 2010
The sermon given by Bishop David Urquhart at the Maundy Thursday Eucharist for Clergy on April 1st 2010.

There are occasions when a service of Holy Baptism is conducted with a visiting member of the clergy particularly, for example, during an interregnum. The service of Holy Baptism in Common Worship can be used in such a way as to allow the visiting priest to preside, with a local lay minister (e.g. a Reader) also participating. This may be advantageous for promoting and encouraging the link between those in ministry at the local church and the candidate and their family.

Transform Magazine - First Edition
The first issue of Transform Magazine published in Summer 2010.

CRB Diocesan Certificate
Safeguarding Vulnerable People, and Criminal Records Bureau Disclosures

Table of Parochial Fees 2011
Fees for weddings, funerals, burials and churchyard monuments from January 2011. These fees will continue at this level through 2012.

Transform Magazine Issue 2
Issue 2 of the Diocese of Birmingham's Transform Magazine published in Autumn 2010.

Transform Magazine Issue 3
Transform Magazine Issue 3. Winter / Spring 2011.

Places of worship in the diocese
Active congregations in the diocese, with summary details of buildings in which they operate. (Chiefly for use with the diocesan Directory, which is hyperlinked to it).

Occasional Duty Scheme 2011
Guidance on fees and expenses payable to relief clergy on the illness or absence of an incumbent.

Candidate Brief - Director Inter Faith Relations & The Faithful Neighbourhoods Centre

Clergy Family Handbook 2011
Information for clergy households, including a list of places available to help callers at the door.

DAC Membership
A short introduction to the current DAC members and advisers.

Granted Faculties
A full list of Faculties granted by the Chancellor last year.

DAC Meeting Dates
A list of DAC meeting dates and submission deadlines for this year and next year.

Latest DAC Minute
A description of business transacted at the latest meeting of the DAC.

An application form for the role of Church Inspector in the Diocese of Birmingham.

Church Inspector draft Letter of Appointment
A draft letter of appointment between a new church inspector and a PCC.

Quinquennial Inspection Report Pro-Forma
A pro-forma for Quinquennial Inspection Reports.

Churchyard Regulations and Further Guidelines
The current Churchyard Regulations and a general introduction to maintaining and developing your churchyard.

The 'De Minimis' List
A list of routine matters of replacement and repair not requiring Faculty permission.

Faculty and the DAC
A general introduction to the Faculty process and the role of the DAC.

Heating, Lighting and Sound
DAC guidance notes on Heating, Lighting and Sound.

Faculty Petition Form (Trees)
A shorter Faculty petition form for works to churchyard trees.

Safeguarding Policies Appendix Z - Drugs: The Law
Safeguarding Policies Appendix Z - Drugs: The Law

A suggested standardised Victim Personal Statement following any theft of metal from your church. (Drafted by the Ven. Hugh McCurdy, Archdeacon of Huntingdon and Wisbech, Diocese of Ely.)

Transforming Church Fund papers
Paperwork describing the Fund, what is eligible, and how to apply for grant. NB This is a pdf document, so will have to be printed and completed by hand unless you contact the TC Coordinator for the Word original).

Homepages for websites of diocesan places of worship
Crude and subjective scoring of parish websites, summer 2011, for the internal purpose only of assessing whether additional resources were needed to enable PCCs to have a better web-presence.

A list of church furnishing suppliers and specialists. (N.B.: this list is provided as a source of information only and individuals must satisfy themselves of the suitability of these companies.)

Churches
A list of churches, with contact details, in the Diocese of Birmingham.

Closed Churches
A list of churches closed for regular public worship in the Diocese of Birmingham.

Central Contents Register
The Church Commissioners’ national list of available church furnishings.

Wanted Contents
The Church Commissioners’ national list of furnishings wanted by churches.

Quinquennial Inspectors
A list of DAC-approved architects and surveyors available to carry out five-yearly church building inspections in the Diocese of Birmingham.