AUGUST 2021 - "The Church in the Park - Growing in Faith, Hope and Love" Edition 268 - NET

Edition 268

“The Church in the Park – Growing
    in Faith, Hope and Love”

       AUGUST 2021
         kettallsaintschurch@gmail.com

A MESSAGE FROM CARYS

Let’s start with a short quiz…. Who do you think said:

 ‘The dog is the most faithful of animals and would be much esteemed
 were it not so common. Our Lord God has made His greatest gifts the
                               commonest.’

It may surprise you to know that it was Martin Luther – the firebrand,
radical theologian, whose fury over the practice of selling and buying
one’s way into heaven so enraged him in the early 16th century, that his
actions triggered the beginning of the Protestant Reformation. Known
for his commitment to faithful, inner transformation, and his fierce
opposition to abuses of power within his beloved Roman Catholic
Church, Luther, it seemed was also a dog lover.

But perhaps this isn’t that surprising at all. For Luther, the depth of
God’s grace and love were messages to be shouted aloud and
celebrated in a world caught up in greed and financial soul-selling – and
what better picture of God’s grace than the love of a dog?

If you’re not a dog lover, you may be dubious about this. And yet, even
non-dog lovers might acknowledge that there is something remarkable
about the relationship between dogs and humanity. Stretching back
thousands of years, this is a bond rooted in deep mutual affection,
faithfulness, companionship. Over the millennia, dogs have helped us
survive, shared their warmth, saved us from isolation, brought healing,
and enriched countless lives. And while we humans have the capacity
for cruelty to these most faithful of creatures, they, it seems, simply and
unquestioningly, offer us love, in a reminder of the love which is always
available to us with God: unstinting, reaching deeply into the soul, and
reminding us that we are beloved. They can call us into the present
moment when we are caught in fear of the future, and can remind us of
the healing power of simply being greeted and made welcome.

And yet, for all that dogs might orientate themselves around us, they
remain gloriously themselves: mercurial, loud, hilarious, touching,
curious, surprising and life-affirming. Here is the dance of love between
humanity and dogs, and here is a glimpse of the great and wonderful
choreography of God’s love, winding through our lives, directing our
steps and calling us on in endless, undeserving love.

                                             Carys’ new puppy Madge
                                             (with pointy ears) and Misty.

 The Christian Chronicle
                  The Pace of Reform!
There’s so much change all over Europe that I can see, for the next few
reports, I’m going to move forward just a few years at a time, otherwise
I’m going to miss something! So, we’re now in 1541 as a reasonable
point to stop and draw breath. I’ll start with Europe but there’s so much
change in England, I’ll need to update you about that specifically too.
Whilst others churned the mix before, it’s increasingly looking like things
have really started to change since Martin Luther nailed those theses in
1517. Roman Catholics have responded: Luther’s had an academic battle
on the issue of free will vs predestination with the Dutch catholic priest
and theologian Desiderius Erasmus.

In other developments, a further strict conservative movement,
generally titled “Radical Reformation”, has started with views contrary to
both Protestants and Catholics. These consider baptism as only valid
when candidates can freely profess their faith in Christ and dedicate to
living in the way Christ did; therefore, infant baptism is out! Commentary
by those opposed to radical reformers has titled these groups as
Anabaptists.
Lutheranism has spread rapidly and by 1528, Denmark, Norway and
Holstein in northern Europe formally converted from Catholicism with
acceptance as the formal state religion just a few years later.
Luther’s been writing a number of statements explaining the particular
aspects of faith from his perspective. In 1530, following an Imperial Diet,
the Augsburg confession was issued setting out 28 Articles of Faith.
In France a former Catholic priest, Jean Calvin, has written a statement
“Institutes of the Christian Religions”. France has largely remained
Catholic and there’s been violent outbursts against Protestant Christians
- Calvin fled across the border to Switzerland to publish his work. Already
Calvin has become a major contributor to the Reformation in central
Europe and especially in Switzerland since the death of Zwingli in 1531.
Within the Roman Catholic church there’s been the formation of the
‘Society of Jesus’, initiated by Ignatius of Loyola, to engage in evangelism
and apostolic ministry around the world; members are known as Jesuits.
In Rome, the artist Michelangelo has just completed a huge mural on the
altar wall of the Sistine Chapel known as the ‘Last Judgement’, it’s taken
almost as long as the ceiling he painted at the beginning of the century.
That’s quite a bit of news from Europe but change in England has been
even more significant with church politics closely tied to state. Last time
we left King Henry VIII frustrated over the Catholic church and his marital
desires. Sir Thomas More became Henry’s Lord High Chancellor in 1529.
More had become well known following his book ‘Utopia’ describing the
political system of an imaginary island state and had been in Parliament
since 1504. A good friend of Erasmus, and a devout Catholic, More was

increasingly challenged by Henry’s feud with the church and its refusal of
Henry’s appeal for annulment of his marriage to Catherine of Aragon.
A Cambridge University academic theologian and priest, Thomas
Cranmer, had assisted in the preparation of Henry’s case for an
annulment. Cramer’s career progressed and he became ambassador at
the court of Holy Roman Emperor, Charles V. Travelling across Europe,
Cranmer encountered reformers and became increasingly drawn to the
reformation perspective. When William Warham, Archbishop of
Canterbury, died in 1532, Henry appointed Cranmer as the new
Archbishop which gained papal approval from Clement VII who was
unaware of the political changes afoot.
Henry secured around himself the support of various politicians, most
notably Thomas Cromwell. Cromwell orchestrated various Acts of
Parliament enabling Henry to assume control of the Church in England.
Henry married Anne Boleyn, first in secret in November 1532 and then
publicly in January the following year. Parliament passed an Act excluding
any appeal to Rome; Cranmer who was installed as Archbishop of
Canterbury in March 1533; and promptly convened an ecclesiastical
review and declared Henry’s marriage to Catherine of Aragon as ‘null and
void’ being against the law of God on 23rd May. On 28th May, Cranmer
formally validated Henry’s marriage to Anne and on 1st June, Anne was
crowned Queen. Clement VII was furious, promptly excommunicating
Henry and Cranmer. Anne was already pregnant and gave birth to
Elizabeth on 7th September, who Cranmer baptised almost immediately.
Links between England and Rome were clearly at breaking point and in
1534 Cromwell put further items through Parliament formally severing
the Church in England from Rome. Henry became the Supreme Head of
the Church of England with Cranmer continuing as Archbishop of
Canterbury. As Cranmer started to fill ecclesiastical posts with reformers,
Henry made Cromwell Vicar-General (a sort of Archdeacon) and Visitor
General of the Monasteries. In these roles Cromwell streamlined
churches finances, tightened rules regarding absent priests, and

instituted a system of clear parish records for baptisms, marriages, and
funerals. He’s also the primary agent in a series of events being
collectively called the “Dissolution of the Monasteries”, whereby these
previous Catholic establishments are being closed and lands, buildings
and assets confiscated.
In 3 years, Queen Anne had provided Henry with a daughter but also lost
a male baby in pregnancy. She was never popular at court and Henry was
already eyeing a young Jane Seymour. Accusations of adultery with 5 men
were levelled and, in May 1536, Anne stood trial along with her alleged
suitors. All were convicted; Cranmer declared Henry’s marriage to Anne
as invalid, meaning, also, that Princess Elizabeth was no longer a
legitimate heir; and Anne and her suitors were quickly executed. On 30 th
May, Henry married Jane; Cromwell was promoted Lord Privy Seal shortly
afterwards.
As a means of bringing formality, Cromwell tabled a document of ‘10
Articles’ as a first attempt to define the new Church of England; by July
1536 these had been revised from draft into an agreed statement. Many
incumbent clergy, and laity, remained loyal to Rome. First, there was a
“Lincolnshire Rising” starting from Louth in early October, that was
quickly suppressed with the Vicar of Louth hanged. Almost immediately,
a series of popular uprisings began throughout northern England that
have been titled the Pilgrimage of Grace. By mid-1537 the uprisings had
been suppressed and various leaders tried and executed. The pilgrimage
failed to return England to the Catholic Church and lands and assets are
still being seized from Monasteries, but minor concessions were achieved
including retention of all 7 sacraments in the new church Articles.
Wycliffe’s 14th century English Bible had been outlawed but a
combination of Protestant Reformation and the advent of printing, led to
William Tyndale working on a new English translation. His first New
Testament translation appeared in 1526 with additional parts of the Old
Testament following. Tyndale spent much of his time in Europe and was
eventually betrayed to agents of the Holy Roman Empire, resulting in his

trial and execution in 1536. Cromwell commissioned Myles Coverdale to
produce “one book of the Bible of the largest volume in English” such to
be read in churches. Coverdale used Tyndale’s work, completed the Old
Testament translation, and produced “The Great Bible” in 1539. The bible
was indeed placed in churches for all to read; and chained to prevent
removal!
Henry married Jane Seymour in May 1536; by Christmas she was
pregnant but then lost the child. Within a month she was pregnant again
and delivered Henry his much-coveted male heir, Edward, in October
1537. The labour was prolonged and difficult: Jane died less than 2 weeks
later.
Following a period of mourning, Henry was looking for a 4 th wife. On the
short-list were Anne of Cleves and her younger sister Amalia from
Germany. Henry had not met either of them and this was to be a political
allegiance as well as a marriage. As his right-hand man, Cromwell was
given the job of negotiating the marriage treaty. The finest portrait
painter of this time Hans Holbein the Younger was dispatched to paint
the sisters with instructions to be as accurate as possible – no flattery.
Holbein completed his work and Henry decided on the older sister, Anne
but the two didn’t meet until New Year’s Day, 1540, just 5 days before
the wedding. Henry was far from impressed with Anne’s appearance and
he’s stated as saying she failed to inspire him to consummate the
marriage!
The marriage lasted just 6 months and was annulled. The only benefit to
Henry, seemingly, was introduction to teenager, Katherine Howard, from
Anne’s household - Henry married Katherine in less than 3 weeks! Henry
blamed Cromwell for the disaster - he was attained (convicted without
trial) for treason and executed on the same day of Henry’s wedding.
Clearly there’s still a lot of water to pass under this bridge, I’ll take
another short step forward in time and update you on my findings.
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VIRTUAL HOUSE GROUP BY ZOOM
                      Sorry no House Group in August.

             Summary of PCC meeting July 2021

Welcome - Clare Glover, Curate was in attendance for the first time as an ex
officio member. 13 people present and 7 apologies for absence.

Clavinova - Two members of the congregation had offered a donation to
replace this following certain operational problems. It was agreed to purchase
the replacement when it became necessary.

Stewardship Envelopes - Stock of envelopes have been adjusted for use.
Sunday Services under Covid Restrictions - Appreciation had been shown
for the reopening of the Men's toilet.

Occasional Departures from Lectionary Provision in Ordinary Time - A
request from David to do this to facilitate the use of teaching series, one of
which is planned for early Autumn. Agreed.

Request for Licensing of Lay Ministers to include both Parishes - David
explained this would be of mutual benefit. New Licensees would be admitted
to both Parishes and, at the time of their licence renewal, existing Licensed Lay
Ministers would be offered a similar opportunity without any obligation.
Agreed.

South Korea Link with the Anglican Church in Osan - It was agreed that
All Saints should be included in this link. In view of her experience with the
International Church, Jenny Loasby was proposed for and accepted the role of
All Saints Representative on the Korean Link Group.

Licensing of Jane Burns as Assistant Priest in the Parish - Jane sees her
role as being available to assist in the wider Deanery but having St Peter and St
Paul as a base. It was agreed that she should be licensed in All Saints Parish.

Sunday Services under/post Covid restrictions & Passing of the Peace –
see Alan’s article later in this magazine.

To Do List - This remains unchanged (Angela has this)
All Saints Community Events - (i) Strawberries and ice cream to be sold
from Church for season of bands in the park commencing 25th July.
(Volunteers to Angela please). (ii) A Table Top/Car Boot sale would be piloted
on the 7th August respecting social distancing and stallholders to wear masks
unless exempt and have hand gel available. (iii) Cream Teas raised £120
(thanks Lyn).

Correspondence - A letter of thanks had been sent to Jinny's family and an
invitation to the Requiem extended.

Finance & Stewardship - Financial statements for 6 months to 30th June
2021 circulated prior to the meeting by the Treasurer. Treasurer not in
attendance.

Hall Matters - 15 enquiries to rent the hall but nothing substantial.
Fabric - Repairs to the tower become increasingly urgent and the Diocesan
Architect had recommended the use of a drone to photographically determine
the state of the roof and bell tower. Cost £250 to include a report. This
expenditure was agreed.

                NEWS FROM MARIE MORRISON

I am so pleased to let you know that Keely has graduated from Royal
Holloway University of London with a Bachelors of Music degree.
From the minute we arrived at Royal Holloway University of London to
have a look around 4 years ago, Keely looked at the building and said
“I’m going here". I said let's have a look around first and see what it’s
like!! As a huge teenage Harry Potter fan, this was Keely’s Hogwarts!
And it certainly looked the part. Keely then received an unconditional
offer to study music there. Thankfully it lived up to everything she
imagined, she was privileged to live her first year in the beautiful
Founders Building, which you can see in the pictures, which is even more
like Hogwarts on the inside!! And it is there at Royal Holloway that she
certainly found her magic.

Now she has graduated after three happy years, she found her people
there, especially in the Savoy Opera society, her main "instrument" is
her voice, she sings soprano, and we were lucky enough to be able to
see her perform many times in many roles. One time in the lead role of
Yum-Yum in The Mikado, and she has recently performed the lead role
of Patience in “Patience.”
I am so sad that Covid impacted her university experience so much. And
we are gutted we can't have a graduation ceremony this year. But now
we look forward, her next year will be spent at Reading University
studying PGCE in secondary school music teaching, to then hopefully
follow her dream on becoming a secondary school music teacher.
Keely has had to overcome so much the last 10 years, but that's a story
for anther day. However, despite everything, she did it, we are so, so
proud of her. She currently lives happily in Surrey with her beautiful
partner Zoe, whom we adore. She is also an active member of her local
Quaker church.

                                               Marie Morrison

PROUD MUM ALERT FROM DONNA
Congratulations to Lewis Oram who is now a Bachelor of Engineering,
gaining a 2.1 degree after a difficult three years at University with Covid
and his hospitalisation at the end of year one - through no fault of his
own, he was in the wrong place at the wrong time!
It’s amazing to think in the past four years, four of our former young
altar servers have achieved University degrees. Dominic Oram and Amy
Taylor (Michael Trumans’ granddaughter) in 2017, and now Keely and
Lewis. Well done the Fab Four!!                             Donna Oram

    Derrick Smiths’ Research on Land at the North
                         End of Kettering
The area around where Derrick lives was originally owned by a farmer,
George Johnson. In 1813 Charles Tibbitts bought the 40-acre farm which
was named Upper Field Farm.
There was no other ownership of the land other than his son John
Borelase Tibbitts who then sold the area covering Kingsley, Neale and
Blandford to Kettering Co-operative.
The owners at that time then became four: John Borelase Tibbitts and
his wife “The Right Honourable Mary Isabella Tibbitts of Barton
Seagrave Hall”. The other two were Rev Frederick Manners Stopford
Rector of Titchmarsh and Walter James Stopford of St Georges Square
London. The latter was a captain in Queen Victoria's army.

The Tibbitts were a very wealthy bunch who had Capability Brown and
Humphry Repton design the garden at Barton Hall and according to
research were big landowners in Cheshire.
All the land that the Co-op bought was subdivided into plots costing
approx £200 each which meant that they intended to build a lot of
houses.

John Borlase Tibbitts was born John Borlase Maunsell at Rushton Hall.
In his baptism record at All Saints Rushton on 11.1.1820 his parents
were named Thomas Philip and Caroline Eliza Maunsell. He had his
name changed to Tibbitts in 1858 by Royal Licence. He had a career in
the army and attained Captain in 1st Dragoon Guards and became a
Justice of the Peace and magistrate. John married a widow, Viscount
Mary Isabella Hood (whose father was Richard John Tibbits) at Thorpe
Malsor on 17.6.1858. Mary was born at Barton Hall in 1818. John
Borlase Tibbits died in 1902 and was buried at Thorpe Malsor on
21.7.1902. Probate was granted to Rev Frederick Manners Stopford
(clerk) and Henry Wortley Lamb (solicitor) £44,934 4s 11d.
Charles Tibbits that bought the original farm, was a relation of Mary
Isabella Tibbitts. She was mentioned throughout his will.

                              When Mary Isabell Hood died in 1904 her
                              eldest son Francis Wheler Hood 4th
                              Viscount Hood (1838-1907) inherited the
                              estate. When he died in 1907 his son
                              Grosvenor Arthur Frederick Hood 5th
                              Viscount Hood (1868-1933) became the
                              owner. In 1911 he decided to sell the
                              whole estate which at that time was 1800
                              acres.
Charles Wicksteed bought a portion in 1913, Viscount Hood kept some
of the farms and land and George Edward Stringer (1853-1937) bought
the Hall with about 65 acres. In 1882 he married Edith Emily Harrison
(1853-1922). Shortly after she died George put Barton Hall on the
market. In 1928 Charles Wicksteed bought the house and added it to his
established Wicksteed Village Trust. Under the Trust, the Hall was used
as a hotel and event venue. In 1949 it became a nursing home for the
elderly. In 2012 it was purchased from the Trust and converted back to
the hotel it is today.

Covid and All Saints – Health and Safety Update.
Now that the Government has removed all legal restrictions, there are
considerations of how we should proceed with services at All Saints’ so
this is provided as an update as to where we are.
Whilst the legal framework has been removed there has been an
emphasis placed on individual responsibility. The Church of England has
released new guidance to churches, but the final decisions remain with
incumbents and Parochial Church Councils. The tone within both this
general Church of England guidance and communication from our
diocese is one of common sense, caution, and consideration for all.
The PCC started to discuss how things should change, or not, at its last
meeting on 12th July. There are many aspects to consider:
Social distancing and how this translates into seating
Booking of seats and checking in
The wearing of masks
Singing
Sharing the Peace
The use of sanitiser
The shared cup at Eucharist
After- service socialising and refreshments
At the time of the meeting, we were still operating under restrictions and
guidance from the Church of England had not been released, however,
given the continuing trend of recent infection increases, it was felt that
we should continue as at present and proceed cautiously in making
changes; some members of the congregation will naturally be more
anxious about any changes than others.
The PCC will continue to keep all of these points under consideration and
advise you of changes as they are decided but please be assured that

there will be a full health and safety risk assessment and consideration of
the impact on all members of the congregation.
So, for now, please continue to use our QR code as you check in, we will
continue to have seats in bubbles but the distance between may well be
the first aspect to be relaxed. We encourage you to continue with face
coverings and we are not re-introducing singing just yet. We will continue
to use sanitiser and the Eucharist will be in the form of bread only for the
time being. We will continue to share the Peace in the socially distanced
way we have been doing and will not be re-introducing post-service
refreshments just yet.
We all wish to “get back to normal” but it is important that we do this
sensibly and gently for all.
Please feel free to discuss any of the above with your churchwardens or
myself.
Alan Ridley, Health and Safety Officer.

                   Drive/Walk/Ride or Stride

Taking place on 11th September 2021 - For several years I have been
the All Saints point of contact for the Ride and Stride fund raising event
organised by the Northamptonshire Historic Churches Trust but have
never yet taken part.

I have decided this is going to be the year when I do something about
breaking my “duck”. It is my intention to visit all the CofE churches
within the Kettering deanery. It should take me about 4 hours in the car
rather than 4 weeks if I were to opt for pedal power.
From August 8th there will be a sponsor form at the back of the church.
You will be asked to guess the mileage I shall cover on my journey. There
will be a prize of £25.00 to the person who comes closest to that
mileage, I shall be asking for a minimum donation of £2.00 per guess but
there will be no upper limit!! A copy of my intended route and a list of
the churches in the deanery will be with the sponsor form.
Half of what I raise in sponsorship will be given to All Saints Church with
the other 50% going to NHCT.
Please support me, Richard Lewis
Please also consider this yourself, it could be a really good fundraiser
for us to recoup the money we have lost over the last 18months. You
could enjoy a look at Historic Churches in and around Kettering and be
sponsored, and All Saints will benefit from half of the sponsorship.
Taking part also enables us to be eligible for grants for the church.

                      A GARDEN OF PEACE

            In a garden of peace where a sunflower grows
                 Love is the answer to all of life’s woes
            When summer is here on a bright hemisphere
         With the birds and the bees and a sweet English rose

                When I’m with you I could never be blue
              For life is a hope and a dream made for two
             When summer is here on a bright hemisphere
           In a garden of peace with the sun shining through

            The sweet scent of roses floats by on the breeze
               Under the boughs of the red cherry trees

When summer is here on a bright hemisphere
  In fields and meadows with wild flower seeds
  Down by the streams and the trickling brooks
  With grasshoppers green and trees full of rooks
  When summer is here on a bright hemisphere
     We sit in the cool of a tree’s shady nooks

   On cold winter days in the ice and the snow
  We yearned to see flowers and blue skies aglow
   Now summer is here on a bright hemisphere
  We long for the breath of a cool breeze to blow
    Seasons soon change as the days roll on by
       Gone in the wink of a twinkling eye
  When summer is here on a bright hemisphere
  With swallows and swifts in a warm sunny sky

    The wind in the willows it whispers a tune
  Down by the pond where the white lilies bloom
   When summer is here on a bright hemisphere
    Under the stars and the midsummer moon

   In a garden of peace where a sunflower grows
        Love is the answer to all of life’s woes
   When summer is here on a bright hemisphere
With the birds and the bees and a sweet English rose
                    All rights reserved – Steve Howkins (from Rothwell)

PRAYER REQUESTS

Bishop Stopford School
faith | justice | responsibility | truth | compassion
Please pray for;
   •   Ms Silverthorne and the Senior Leadership team
   •   The Governors
   •   The Pastoral care team
   •   The Chaplaincy, Sally
   •   The new teachers and staff
   •   The new form tutors
   •   The students in every year group with various challenges
   •   Year 6s joining the school
   •   The Christians at the school
   •   The parents and families

                     BANDS IN THE PARK

We will be selling tea/coffees and ice-cream and strawberries from
church again this year. They start on Sunday July 25th until September
12th (Covid restrictions permitting). Keep praying for good weather! We
usually get a good income from this and really need to get back into the
swing of things on the fundraising front. Volunteers are needed please!!

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    WHO’S WHO AT ALL SAINTS PARISH CHURCH

 Priest-in-charge           Rev. David Walsh
 Reader                      John Stapleton               520342
 Lay Minister                  Alan Ridley                529426
 Churchwardens:               Richard Lewis               513703
                               Angela Brett               522158
 Safeguarding:                  Julie Loake          07743400812
 Hall Manager:                  Lyn Ridley                529426
 Secretary:                    John Sockett               501851
 Treasurer:                  Marie Morrison               725219
 Saints Alive!                 Angela Brett               522158

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