Criminal Records Bureau – renewal of Disclosures
When the CRB was set up, the House of Bishops’ guidance was that CRB Disclosures should be renewed every three years. More recently, after consultation with the CRB and in anticipation of changes to the way that people work with vulnerable groups, the advice was changed to so that Disclosures should only be renewed when someone changes jobs. However, with the delay in introducing the Independent Safeguarding Authority, fresh guidance has been received from the Archbishop’s Safeguarding Advisor. Now all Disclosures will be renewed on a five year basis. Therefore, anyone who has a Disclosure that is over five years old can expect a letter in due course from Brenda Fradd requesting completion of a fresh application. New Disclosures will continue to be required if someone is moving posts. If you have any questions about this change in policy and how it affects you or your parish contact Graham Hedger graham@stedmundsbury.anglican.org

Diocesan Communications Assistant
Professional media handling, researching, writing and laying out a monthly magazine and numerous other publications, website maintenance and development, advising senior staff on media relations, writing press releases, internal E-communications, copy-writing, photography, assisting parishes with publicity, preparing dynamic presentations for meetings, public relations management for the Church, film making, media training, podcasts....just some of the activities of the Communications Office in the Diocesan Office in Ipswich. There's a full-time post working in this exciting environment available. If you know anyone who might be interested get them to send a CV's and covering letter to nick@stedmundsbury.anglican.org

Diocesan Accounts 2007
The full Diocesan Accounts for 2007 can be downloaded as a PDF from Administration> Downloads www.stedmundsbury.anglican.org

Church Commissioners Annual Report
Another good year for the team which do so much for the National Church and our investments. Visit www.cofe.anglican.org/about/churchcommissioners/annualreport/

Critical reviews
If you've used any of these courses: Alpha, Beta, Emmaus, Start (CPAS), Foundations 21(BRF), Lyfe (Bible Society), and would be happy for potential users from our diocese to ask you about them, please contact Elizabeth Moore Lay Education Adviser 01359 233050 elizabeth@stedmundsbury.anglican.org I'd be glad to hear of other good 'enquirers' materials too.

Free IT Seminar 19th June 2008 Lamb Hotel, Ely, Cambridgeshire.
The East of England Faiths Council has teamed up with computing and IT experts 'Advice for Life' to provide a free seminar designed to help you get the most out of your computer and the internet – or to get you online if you’d like to be, but haven’t taken action yet.

Whether you are involved in a small worship group or a major outreach project; whether you are just considering IT or are something of an expert; take advantage of this opportunity. Queries, contact Paul Ruskin on 01353 644028.


ASB thank you
In last week's E-News Faith Darch of Beccles appealed for copies of ASB. She wrote this week to say," I have had 2 bulk offers and an individual one for ASBs, which will be more than adequate. A marvellous recycling effort! Thank you."

Hands of Help 2008
This year celebrate Harvest Festival with a charity that is bringing hope to the rural poor in Africa. Self Help Africa’s new harvest pack ‘The Hands of Hope’ has an inspirational, fresh approach to harvest services focusing upon the church’s calling to serve the poor. The pack is a resource for churches of all kinds and is crammed full of ideas and activities ideal for family services, house-groups, youth groups and children’s groups.To order a harvest pack Email harvest@selfhelpafrica.com, ring the fundraising team on 01952 260699 stating the contact name and address of church or fill in and send back the slip below to: Self Help Africa UK office, 3-4 Old Bakery Row, Wellington, Telford, Shropshire TF1 1PS.

Sea Sunday 13th July
Sea Sunday resources have been mailed to all UK parishes including sermon notes, prayers and children’s material.

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