A NEWSPAPER FOR THE CANBERRA & GOULBURN DIOCESAN COMMUNITY VOL. 31 FREE N0. 3 3,800 COPIES EVERY MONTH ANGLICAN NEWS May 2014 Anglican 150 reaches finale

Commemoration the anniversary service was As , Mesac had his of Bishop Mesac provided by the Cathedral share of thorns too from law choir and led by the suits, congregational divisions, Thomas’ arrival in choirmaster, Dr Greg Oehm. closed minds and hard hearts Goulburn wraps up The cross was laid before that refused to embrace his year of celebration the altar, which featured the vision for evangelism. unique antique Lenten frontal Mesac knew, as the Lord By Wayne Brighton supplied by the Cathedral’s fi rst said to Paul, ‘My grace is The crowd of over 100 dean, William Sowerby (1839- suffi cient for thee: for my marchers was ebullient on the 1875) and his wife Hannah strength is made perfect in walk to St Saviour’s Cathedral in memory of their daughter, weakness’ (2 Cor 12.9, KJV). on Sunday April 6, retracing Mary. Such weakness still remains in the footsteps of the fi rst Bishop The Old Testament reading the church, as Bishop Stuart of Goulburn, Mesac Thomas, was poignant, a reminder that refl ected on the recent ’ through the streets of the city. God’s mission often involves conference and the revelations With parish banners struggle. The congregation emerging from the royal fl uttering and some members in heard how Pharaoh not only commission into institutional period costume, it was a fi tting refused the request for freedom responses to sexual abuse. climax to the diocese’s 150th but made working conditions He said it was such weakness anniversary celebrations. immeasurably more diffi cult by that encourage us to rediscover The celebration service of requiring the Israelites to collect grace, the undeserved and evensong according to the Book their own straw when making unmerited kindness of God of Common Prayer (1662) the god-king’s palaces. expressed in “God’s outstretched, recreated the worship that The New Testament reading nail-pierced hands welcoming greeted Bishop Mesac on his recalled Paul’s unlikely status all who seek his love and arrival in the diocese. as an Apostle, the thorns that forgiveness”. Mesac was appointed affl icted his ministry and his This is what has sustained Bishop of Goulburn by Her determination to boast only in the saints of every age, Majesty Queen Victoria on 14 the grace of Jesus Christ. including Mesac, for while March 1863 and consecrated The people were then lead in he was a fl awed person, his in Canterbury on 25 March. It prayer for the Queen’s majesty, preaching was fi lled with the would prove to be almost a year the Royal Family, the clergy notion that God’s grace is later that he and his wife Mary and the people by Archdeacon suffi cient for us in the face COMMEMORATION: Jane Robinson accompanies Elizabeth Dyke. of adversity and seeming would arrive in Sydney and Bishop Stuart in leading the commemorative walk from make the journey to Goulburn. Bishop Stuart drew the insurmountable odds. Mandelson’s Guest House to St Saviour’s Cathedral. He soon came to love deeply service to its high point, “With Mesac, I dream of and his diocese, which at the time preaching that as God’s people serve with a diocese where the love was considered remote, sparsely we are always dependent on of Jesus transforms people and The afternoon concluded It also included newspaper populated and greatly under- God’s grace. Bishop Stuart communities,” said Bishop Stuart. with a comprehensive articles from the bishop’s resourced. He worked tirelessly recounted how his predecessor “It is a place where grace is display prepared by the time in the diocese and a copy in what he recognised to be a may have lacked the material grasped and embraced and diocese’s Historical Society. of Queen Victoria’s Letters new missionary frontier across resources of money and suffi cient where weakness continues to be This included pictures of Patent by which Mesac was much of south-western New clergy remained fi rmly engaged the crucible for the outpouring Goulburn and the Cathedral’s made bishop and Goulburn South . in God’s mission to Goulburn of God’s strength and God’s construction, which was proclaimed to be ’s Evensong worship for and beyond. purposes to God’s glory.” overseen by Bishop Mesac. fi rst inland city.

alsoalso inin thisthis issue:issue: David Robinson Walk of the Cross Conversation with new elected Bishop of 2014 ... page 12 St Mark’s head ... page 9 RRockhampton ... page 3 Page 2 Anglican News May 2014 COMMENT Dark clouds for jobless young people

For young people in our there will be funds beyond this further, arguing that smaller says it is working region, jobs are increasingly year for the Youth Connections government results in better on a more grounded hard to fi nd. Over 11 percent youth education program to outcomes for organisations like employment policy Jeremy of young Canberrans are continue. Youth Connections is Anglicare and the people who from 2015, and will unemployed and the Canberra designed to keep young people rely on charities for support. ensure that Job Services Halcrow employment market is far engaged in high school. It As conservative think tank the Australia effectively tighter for entry level jobs than offers a fl exible service which Centre of Independent Studies addresses the needs Anglicare CEO comparable capital cities. keeps them in school and on put it: “shrinking the size of of young Australians This is why Anglicare is the road to meaningful and government will also stimulate seeking work. But more decently-paid work. provide the level of support so concerned that our Youth the charitable sector, foster could be done to speak into the that matches the level of need. Connections programs have “Take the story of Alice. personal responsibility, and lives of individual young people When Alice moved with her For high needs groups, such as been earmarked to be cut by reforge the community ties that struggling to seek work in a family to Canberra at the age at-risk young people, this would the Federal Government. Youth once bound our society together.” tightening job market. Keeping of 12 she found it diffi cult be a wrap-around service that Connections keeps young to make friends at school. I am fairly sceptical about them engaged in meaningful deals with issues such literacy, people engaged in school. She was bullied severely and education and training, which homelessness and child care As our Youth educational eventually stopped going increases their employability, is that are barriers to fi nding and support coordinator Shyanne to school. Suffering from very important if they are going maintaining employment. Watson told the ABC’s 7:30 depression, she started taking ‘More could be done to thrive as adults. Report earlier this month, So in the lead up to the May Jeremy Halcrow harmful drugs, ran away from to speak into the without the funding in the ACT, home and fell pregnant. She budget, Anglicare is urging the CEO, Anglicare NSW South. the future prospects of between found safe shelter in a refuge. lives of individual Federal Government to do two NSW West & ACT 300 and 350 young Canberrans Faced with the prospect of young people things. are at risk. becoming a young mother, struggling to seek Firstly, continue to fund Youth As Shyanne explains, youth Alice sought help from Youth work in a tightening Connections—a program whose Anglican News workers are equipped to assist Connections. She joined the successes are well evidenced. job market’ these young people re-engage in program, and they provided In January 2014, nearly 670 A newspaper for the education, complementing the essential baby items, helped of the 835 young people who Canberra and Goulburn teaching skills of the educators. to transport her to medical participated in the Youth Anglican Diocesan appointments and—after the This youth worker support is key Connections programme in 2012 community because these young people have birth of her daughter—assisted such claims, particularly if it’s a were found still to be engaged a range of complex experiences with domestic violence issues smokescreen for harsh and deep in education or employment 18 Editor: Lewis Hitchick that stop them from going to and court proceedings. budget cuts this year. As a recent months later. More than 300 “Alice persevered and Address: PO Box 23 mainstream schools including OECD paper on the “Politics of of these young people were Bathurst child care, homelessness and graduated with the Youth fi scal austerity” noted: “as many engaged in either part time or Connections program, and then NSW 2795 food insecurity. European countries are fi nding full time employment including enrolled in a Certifi cate IV in Federal MP for Fraser today, [budget] cuts only deepen traineeships and apprenticeships. Phone: (02) 6331 1722 Youth Work. Evaluations show (ACT) Andrew Leigh the program is successful and short-term economic woes”, Secondly, Anglicare calls on 0427 373 446 recently spoke about the Alice’s story helps to inspire which means more people out of the Federal Government to ensure Email: potential defunding of our work. suffi cient funding to employment young people.” anglican.news Youth Connections program. The Federal Government brokering services so they can @bathurstanglican.org.au Following is the text of his In response, the Federal speech to Parliament: Government would say that Advertising: economic growth is the answer enquiries to the editor “I rise today to applaud to increasing job opportunities Youth Connections, a national Missional Paradigms Deadlines: for young people. A key plank Editorial & advertising youth education program in their plan is to reduce Federal which is delivered in my Government spending. They Conference in Goulburn 18th of the month prior to electorate by Anglicare and to argue that smaller government publication. urge the Federal Government Bishop Stuart Robinson will Paul Griffi ths is an leads to reduced taxes which, in Anglican News is printed by to continue to fund it. At this be hosting a one-day Missional evangelist and Director of Ugly turn, boosts jobs growth. Capital Fine Print, Fyshwick, stage it is uncertain whether Paradigms conference at St Duckling Company, a group Some conservatives go even ACT. Post Print Publication Saviour’s cathedral in Goulburn dedicated to developing unique No. 299436/00093 on Wednesday May 7, through and differentiated approaches the Diocesan Centre for Lay to evangelism in contemporary Ministry and Mission. culture. He is also a member Diocesan Offi ces Guest speakers Paul Griffi ths of the Archbishops’ College of Central Operations: and Dr Martin Robinson will Evangelists. Diocesan Registry cover topics including: Registration: Download the Level 4  Questions people ask brochure at http://www. 221 London Circuit about life and religion anglicancg.org.au/data/ Canberra City, ACT 2612  Spirituals journeys - how Brochure_Missional_ The Australian Research Theology people come to faith Paradigms_2014.pdf Postal Address: GPO Box 1981  Equipping your lay people Cost: $45.00 adults; $35.00 Foundation Inc Canberra for mission pensioners and students.  Living between the para- ACT 2601 is inviting applications for grants for 2014-2015 This includes morning digms (why mission is both and afternoon tea. Please Phone: (02) 6245 7101 The purpose of these grants is to support theological diffi cult and still possible) make your own lunch Fax: (02) 6245 7199 research and education for formal academic research, new  Key issues for missional arrangements. leaders Anglican News is a member projects or other related concepts. Venue: St Saviour’s Cathedral Further information regarding the Foundation and detail of Martin Robinson is of the Australian Religious Principal and Chief Executive Goulburn, Corner Bourke Press Association. the application process can be obtained directly from our and Church Streets, website www.artfi nc.org.au of the UK-based Springdale College: Together in Mission, Goulburn. Applications and all inquiries should be emailed to and has written several Time: 9.30am-4.30pm. artfi [email protected] books on the broad theme of Date: Wednesday May 7, 2014. Applications must be received by the 31st of May. mission, including Faith of Who should come: Lay people, Notifi cation of Grants will be made from the end of July. the Unbeliever and Invading church staff. Secular Space. May 2014 Anglican News Page 3

Anglicare’s team at Calwell ECC

A prospective parent, interactive and engaging Teegan Jeffs, sent the following classrooms displays. heartfelt letter to Rebecca The community-based Burgess, Director of Anglicare’s long day care centre has Calwell Early Childhood Centre redesigned its playground and last month: classrooms to incorporate items “I spent about an hour in donated by The Green Shed, a the nursery room with Mel, facility contracted by the ACT Joanne and another very lovely Government to offer the public assistant,” Teegan wrote. an alternative to depositing their “In that hour I saw all three unwanted items to landfi ll. staff members interact with all Calwell ECC Centre’s the little ones in a very loving, Director, Rebecca Burgess and caring and parental manner, Assistant Director, Melissa which was beautiful to see in Johnston visited The Green a day care. [I] have been to Shed and found a timber boat, several centres over the past stainless steel industrial kitchen, two months and have yet to baskets, furniture, and toys to observe such care towards bring back to the Centre. the children … I really feel The items have been the need to let you know how transformed into play areas absolutely wonderful I think promoting exploration, your centre and staff are … discovery and challenge with EXPLORATION: Thoughtful use of discarded materials such as this old boat has helped thank you so very, very much an understanding for the natural provide play areas that encourage exploration, discovery and challenge for the children at for providing a professional, world. One of the highlights of Calwell Early Childhood Centre. clean, safe, educational, kind the project has been the reaction and loving day care.” from the children who are keen for so long and we were amazed places. The opportunity to link Anglicare services to consider Anglicare’s Calwell Early to role play as fi shermen and when we found one.” sustainability education into using The Green Shed. The Childhood Centre is developing pirates on the boat and use the Supporting disadvantaged the Early Years curriculum has Mitchell Resource Centre and a reputation for ‘thinking sink as a mud kitchen. families and working closely instilled values about caring Mugga Lane facility employ outside the square’ to enhance “We were overwhelmed with care and protection, for the environment, and almost 40 staff members its quality and innovative with the amount of good quality the Centre is licensed for 67 understanding the principals of including more than half from educational practices. On a items people were recycling,” children daily including 58 ecological development with disadvantaged backgrounds. recent visit I was particularly Rebecca Burgess said. “We permanent places and nine the young children. impressed by the colourful, were looking around for a boat occasional care and emergency We want to encourage other Helping David Robinson elected 12th prisoners to become Bishop of Rockhampton Diocese David Robinson will be forward to his leadership at this critical better consecrated as Bishop of time in our life together.” Rockhampton at 7pm on Tuesday 2 David brings to the role of bishop parents September in St Paul’s Cathedral, not only extensive pastoral experience Rockhampton. in country ministry but also a deep Anglicare is helping jailed Coincidentally, he is also the interest in church growth, education Aboriginal parents improve and twelfth priest who has served in this and leadership formation and cross enhance their family skills at diocese, to be elected as a Bishop since cultural-work experience with Goulburn Correctional Centre. 2000 (see the March issue of Anglican indigenous people. It’s the fi rst time the Positive News). In response to the announcement, Parenting Program has run David Robinson is currently the the Rev’d Dr Geoff Broughton, acting outside the normal outreach Ministry Formation Coordinator at St Director of St Mark’s said the election structure as part of the recently Mark’s National Theological Centre in was “a strong endorsement of David’s established Winhangarra Canberra and manager of the Centre’s contribution at St Mark’s National Gibarra Project. registered training organisation. He Theological Centre”. “I don’t think they (the has played a critical role developing “David has exhibited the godly inmates) realised they could and delivering training for clergy in leadership, strategic decision-making work on their parenting skills in over seven dioceses in Queensland, and practical wisdom the Anglican jail,” said Toni Reay, Anglicare Victoria, and Church needs from its bishops. We Family Services Co-ordinator. Western Australia. will miss David as a close colleague “It resulted in more contact “I am surprised, delighted and but look forward to continuing visits and teleconference calls honoured by my election,”’ said David our partnership in theological between fathers and kids.” Robinson. education, Anglican formation and The twelve-week project has “Rockhampton is such a wonderful gospel ministry with the Diocese of MOVING NORTH: Jan and David Robinson run three times since June last and diverse diocese, capturing Rockhampton,” he added. will be heading north shortly, following David’s year in partnership with other everything from outback towns to 24/7 Bishop Stuart Robinson said that election as Bishop of Rockhampton. service providers including mining operations and coastal towns David and Jan Robinson were “a TAFE NSW and Corrective for people wanting a sea change.” remarkably able and gifted ministry He moved to Canberra in 1991 to study at St Services NSW. Around 30 The Administrator of Rockhampton couple with experience in rural, urban Mark’s National Theological Centre, and was minimum security inmates have Diocese, Archdeacon Cameron and cross-cultural contexts”. ordained in 1994. benefi ted from the program. Venables, said of the election, “We David Robinson was born in the He has served in the Diocese of Canberra and The men were taught skills to give thanks to God that David has UK and emigrated to Adelaide in Goulburn in a variety of settings. He is married to Jan develop a better relationship accepted the call to be the twelfth 1970 where he worked with the South and has two adult children and six grandchildren. He with their children. Bishop of Rockhampton, and look Australian government. enjoys walking, photography and travel. Page 4 Anglican News May 2014 NEWS & LETTERS

Letters to the Editor Letters ... Anglican News readers are invited to respond to You can quote proof texts for Her Majesty, but in this day Anti-slavery articles and raise new issues of concern through as long as you like but at the and age she has no place as the ‘Letters’ column. action end of the day you won’t have our Australian Head of State. Letters of 250 words of less will be given preference. Dear Sir, freed the slaves or helped I would also hasten to add I was surprised and stop slavery happening. that were she in some special Long letters may be edited for reasons of clarity or delighted to learn of Andrew You have to look at overall need of prayer occasioned by space. Name, address and a contact phone number “Twiggy” Forrest’s formation biblical principles. This is sickness, injury, etc., as with (for verifi cation) must be supplied. Letters will not of an anti-slavery network. interesting because the same others whom we remember normally be published without the author’s name. He began the work after principle applies for the issues during the intercessions, I Letters may be sent to: an encounter with a twelve of women in leadership and would, of course, have no The Editor homosexuality. diffi culty. year old girl who had been ANGLICAN NEWS Yours sincerely When it was decided some traffi cked. Read the full PO Box 23 Keith Binns years ago to drop these prayers story at http://www.smh. BATHURST Goulburn from the liturgy, those wise com.au/national/andrew- NSW 2795 forrests-dream-to-stop-all- people in authority who made slavery-20140317-34y2g. that decision may well, for E-mail letters to: html or http://www.abc.net. Prayers for all I know, have been mindful [email protected] au/radionational/programs/ that their retention had a breakfast/twiggy-forrest-joins- Monarchy political effect, and would be religious-leaders-to-fi ght- Dear Sir, divisive. Were Mr Willson or slavery/5327286. Rev. Robert Willson someone else now to argue work at Moore College and Twelve people attended this This is interesting on so (letters March, 2014) risks that their decision to omit comes to be Director of St fi rst evening and there was a many levels. This is an act getting the Anglican Church them was political, I would Marks in Canberra. very positive buzz as we left of social justice, of trying improperly embroiled in a say that the church leaders We should also pray for the church. I understand this to work politically and at contested political issue. were ensuring the church the whole issue and direction of will be a regular event and I a structural level to stop He advocates the was seen to be completely clergy training in this diocese. certainly hope this is the case. structural sin, as Wilberforce reintroduction into the neutral. These leaders may In recent years St Mark’s has Fr Michael created a did when he freed the slaves Anglican liturgy of the prayers also have reasoned, as I now welcomed many prayerful atmosphere with in the British Empire. that used to be routinely have, that those who wish to candidates from other low lighting, swathes of red Christians in the last 100 years offered for the Queen as do so could offer their own Australian dioceses. fabric, masses of candles and have moved away from acts of sovereign and for other prayers privately. Hopefully, In this day and age, when a truly beautiful icon as the social justice, preferring acts members of the Royal family. the present leaders would the Christian churches are under centrepiece. The technology of compassion, despite the fact IT would be wrong for now reason that reintroducing these prayers after their earlier critical scrutiny in the secular wasn’t intrusive and was that social justice is such a the Church to be seen removal would be about the world and the media as never operated remotely. strong theme in the Bible. as taking sides with Forrest’s daughter had worst thing they could do in before, the training of future The service was informal, the monarchists in the volunteered in an orphanage in this regard. I trust that the priests and bishops is a complex yet structured. We were invited Nepal and Forrest, a Christian, continuing debate on church hierarchy will ignore issue. to kick off our shoes and sit met the girl there. Rather than Australia becoming a Mr Willson’s efforts. Men and women going into on the fl oor, but chairs were opening more orphanages republic. It is true that this Yours sincerely, parish ministry face challenges provided if this was preferred to deal with the problem issue has become relatively Brian Cox unknown to earlier generations, (or necessary). We could sing after the abuse Forrest has quiet lately, but certainly it Bruce, A.C.T. and they need our prayers. along with the chants or just Rev’d Robert Willson listen; we could close our eyes chosen a social justice path, is not dead. Deakin or view the projected visuals. working with companies and Mr Willson’s letter in the This is something which governments with whom he March issue is at least his sooths the soul and draws has infl uence to see that they second foray into the Anglican Clergy training us deeper into the divine. do not deal with slavers. That News’ Letters pages on the Dear Sir It deserves to be celebrated of itself is unusual. republic issue, and he is of In the last issue of Revive@StJohn’s and supported. Thank you Fr Rather than falling for the course entitled to his views. Anglican News the Bishop Dear Sir, Michael! “all Muslims are evil” line so As for the prayers, there asked us to pray for Dr Recently I experienced Kate Dunn often peddled he has sought to is nothing to stop him, and Andrew Cameron and his a wonderful Taize service Wagga Wagga. work with all faiths to achieve any others who wish to do so, family as he concludes his at St John’s, Wagga Wagga. a common goal. The initial from offering their own quiet group is Pope Francis, The prayers for the Queen as our Archbishop of Canterbury and sovereign: they could do so in “the Grand Imam of al-Azhar, quiet moments during Services Ahmed al-Tayyeb, one of the and/or any other times they highest scholarly authorities like. in Sunni Islam”, who is from But why should those of Egypt. This is an example us of a republican persuasion that many in the church could (some half of the community) learn from. have those words infl icted on He has asked the church us as a usual part of Services? Public Forum: Paul Porteous leaders to participate because, I, for one, would be deeply as he said: “the holy texts, offended and upset if I were no matter which one you turn to be put in the position Executive Director, Centre for Social Leadership to, has ambiguity in it around during regular Services of slavery. ... That, we knew, was choosing whether or not to being used as justifi cation by say “Amen” to those offensive Blinded by vision: slavers all over the world.’’ words which acknowledge the The Bible does not condemn monarch of a foreign country Overseas aid as shared learning slavery, rather, it regulates it. as Australia’s Head of State. St Paul told slaves to obey This is surely not a church Tuesday 13 May, 7:30 pm their master. doctrinal issue. Does Mr So, to free the slaves, you Willson have a mission to have to go beyond naïve proof disengage republicans from texting and selective literalism the Anglican Church? Let me Bill Bush 6257 1786 to a more mature hermeneutic. add that I admire and respect May 2014 Anglican News Page 5 MISSION NEWS

Camping weekend a resounding success

Inaugural event well special places to see, and, at the same supported time, use their expertise to carry out vital property repairs, run craft Numbers exceeded expectations courses or assist with administration at the inaugural Diocesan Camping work, amongst many other things! Weekend held at the Riverglade An extra blessing on Sunday was Caravan Park in Tumut on the last the opportunity to gather for worship wweekend in February. with the Anglican Church family in Blessed with beautiful weather and Tumut. in an idyllic setting under towering The outing was voted a resounding ttrees on the banks of the Tumut River, success, and planning is underway 58 campers and cabin-ers from around for our next Diocesan gathering in tthe Diocese enjoyed fellowship, 2015. To register your interest and rrest and the chance to learn more of receive information please contact tthe opportunities for service around John Jenner on 0428 680930 or email AAustralia provided by the BCA (Bush [email protected] Church Aid) Nomad program. Coordinators of the BCA Nomad PROMOTION: As well as scheme Doug and Frances Orr spoke of the mutual benefi t which fl ows providing a great opportunity for when nomads offer their skills and friendship and fellowship, the willingness to serve God’s people inaugural Diocesan Camping in remote parishes: a chance to get Weekend helped promote the alongside the locals, learn of the work of BCA Nomads.

Planting the seeds of hope

By Katherine Rainger* heard story after story of daily be raised (“please God!” as Moira despair, poverty and suffering. said) and for construction to begin. The essence of what makes Moira writes, “In the midst of this The plans look amazing and the Good Samaritan “good” is bleak picture, the children were include places to play, to exercise, that he is indiscriminate with still being children. They could to have family gatherings and to his care. He sees a human being be seen on the war-torn streets enjoy the beauty of the natural in need and he acts to help in playing with rubble from bombed environment (something we in whatever way he can regardless buildings with makeshift toys Australia take for granted). They of the personal cost. made from broken bits of metal are the result of collaboration Moira Kelly AO strikes me as and rubbish.” with a team from Gaza and a contemporary Good Samaritan. She noticed that the only Australia. Consultations with Moira has dedicated her life to place with trees and grass was the Royal Botanic Gardens in helping children in war-torn a cemetery maintained by the Melbourne and the Botanic countries receive medical care British War Commission. It Gardens in Jerusalem have also and life-saving surgery. Her love was the only green space Moira been signifi cant. for her neighbour has stretched encountered in what is one of the As one of the speakers at the to Kolkata, Iraq, Bosnia, Nigeria, GARDENERS FOR PEACE: Katherine Rainger with Moira most densely populated places on launch articulated, we may wish Kelly at the Global Gardens of Peace launch at Parliament Namibia, East Timor, Papua New earth. Moira thought, “If you can for signifi cant changes in Israeli House in Canberra. Guinea and many other places. do this for the dead, why can’t control of Gaza and the West Moira is a woman of deep you do this for the living?” Bank but in the meantime we can faith, hope and love. She is the And so the seed was help the children. Moira spoke ‘no’ and everything is possible.” *Katherine Rainger serves foster mother of Emmanuel planted. The seed was watered of the way humanitarian work To learn more about Global as Youth and Children Worker and Ahmed who she met in an in a meeting with the late breaks down barriers and she Gardens of Peace visit www. at Holy Covenant, Jamison. orphanage in Baghdad. You Yasser Arafat, Chairman of described the Israeli support she globalgardensofpeace.com may also remember Moira as the Palestinian Liberation had encountered for the project. the guardian of Krishna and Organisation, who in a Being present on that Trishna, conjoined twins from meeting with Moira asked her afternoon in Parliament House Bangladesh. Moira organised what could be done for the was extremely inspiring. I was the 32 hour operation to children. She replied, “Find me representing Bishop Philip separate them at Melbourne’s some land and I will get the Huggins from the Anglican Royal Children’s Hospital. Australian people to come build Diocese of Melbourne who had Moira was in Canberra them a safe garden.” met with Moira and her team recently to launch her newest This seed grew further in in Melbourne where Moira was initiative, “Global Gardens of 2007 when Moira was given based and was unable to be at Peace” at Parliament House. This the title to 20 000 sqm of land the launch. Moira echoed her project will establish gardens for the Global Garden of Peace. hero Mother Teresa when she in places where beauty, rest and Moira was stunned when this said, “all works of kindness are refuge are hard to come by. occurred and responded, “I don’t works of peace.” The inaugural garden is even have land in Australia, how After my pilgrimage to planned for Gaza. In 2004 could I have a title of land in Israel and the West Bank last Moria and her humanitarian Gaza?!” The project had to be year I was left feeling that Now with organisation, The Children First put on hold as Moira was in the separation and discrimination Foundation, were on a medical middle of caring for Trishna and is deeply entrenched in the rescue mission in Gaza where Krishna who required acute care Holy Land. My prayer is that free phone or video calls they identifi ed many Palestinian after their operation. Finally, in kindness, along with justice, children in need of medical 2012 the board was established will lead to peace. As Moira treatment and rehabilitation. and the project got underway. The says, “all you need is a sense Skype name aidf1967 Moira and her colleagues also fi nal stage now is for the funds to that there is no such thing as Page 6 Anglican News May 2014 NEWS FROM THE PARISHES All Saints College breaks new ground Ainslie’s student warden and the College’s accommodation secretary, said that the parish had canvassed a variety of project launched models. By Wayne Brighton “We looked at childcare, aged care and offi ces for not- On Thursday 13 March for-profi t agencies,” Fr Michael 2014, All Saints College was explained, adding that the idea formerly launched by Bishop of student accommodation Stuart Robinson and an proved strongest for several agreement signed between Ms reasons. Betsy Dickson, Chairperson of “As a parish, we’re regularly Parish Council and Professor contacted by Anglican families Ingrid Moses, Chairperson of whose children are coming the All Saints College Council. to study in Canberra and are When complete, All looking for accommodation, Saints College will provide after all we’re nearby the 26 self-contained rooms for Australian National University students, each with their own and the Australian Catholic bathroom and cooking facilities. University. Also St Mark’s The College is funded by National Theological College parish through the Anglican has no accommodation for Investment Development theological students. Fund along with funding from “A small college in a leafy the Federal and Territory suburb next to a church is government’s National Rental likely to appeal those looking Affordability Scheme. to belong to a community. With PROGRESS: Ainslie Rector Fr Michael Faragher, Frank Barbaro (a sub-contractor working The college is an initiative a grand piano and a beautiful on the project), Anglicare Chair Professor Ingrid Moses, Parish Warden David Holmesby of the parish of All Saints, organ available, it’s likely to and Bishop Stuart Robinson inspect the building site (photo courtesy Robert Arthur). Ainslie, which its rector Fr appeal to music students as Michael Faragher, describes as well as those from St Mark’s “The parish has been “The ACT Government “There are a lot of “an adventure in stewardship”. looking for that added pastoral splendid. Some of the most were also very supportive and congregations like us that are The parish is no stranger to dimension. extraordinary reactions have recognised that service to the asset rich but cash poor,” said adventure. It took some vision “We’ve looked at it from a been by the older members community is a large part of Fr Michael. “We hope that to bring the original mortuary missional perspective too,’ said of the congregation who are what church is about,” said Mr this might give folks a bit of building from Rookwood and Mr Holmesby, ‘as the college delighted to see the parish Holmesby. impetus to think about what erect it stone by stone when will be open to anybody.’ ‘The moving ahead. Having 26 The project is being they could do to build the Ainslie was on Canberra’s missional part is really about young people living on site managed by Construction Kingdom. We tend to think northern extremity in the 1950s. us, we’re doing this because is going to be a brilliant Control and is estimated to cost of church real estate as being Ainslie is now on the edge of we’re called by Christ to offer adventure. Although it will $3.9 million. The project will be about church halls but there are CBD, surrounded by high- hospitality,” said Fr Michael change the precinct, to a person substantially complete by June all sorts of opportunities out density housing. who is keen to see the College they have been supportive and 2014 and open to students from there.” David Holmesby, parish become a part of parish life. enthusiastic about it all.” mid-December. Tenth Birthday party for Anglicare Wagga base

Anglicare Wagga and the Anglican Carol Stevens says she feels proud to Parish of Wagga have celebrated a “work with so many passionate, caring ten year partnership co-vacating at St and dedicated people and have also John’s Church. been able to meet and talk with the Bishop Genieve Blackwell, Father wonderful foster carers we have.” Michael Armstrong, Anglicare General Since the early days, Anglicare Manager Brad Addison, staff and has continued to grow and develop. members of the St John’s parish marked A variety of new programs have the milestone with a special morning commenced, including work with tea and cake. Indigenous communities, and fi nancial “The Church is called to be the face, counselling. These sit alongside the hands and feet of Jesus, and as such to traditional delivery of foster care and reveal God’s love, compassion, mercy residential services. and justice. It is when we work together The not for profi t organisation has that this is best able to be done, and our assisted many thousands of residents work with Anglicare has allowed us to through the commitment of volunteers, reach out to many people, and reveal staff and supporters. Some of the key that face to them, especially those in highlights have included the strong need,” Fr Michael said. partnership with St John’s clergy and The Anglican Church’s long history parishioners and assisting affecting of community service originated in communities during the 2012 Riverina 1957 with the Bungarimbil Boys’ Home fl ooding crisis. located in Tumbarumba. “A personal highlight is seeing “Seeing the expansion of our community members who we saw services to assist vulnerable individuals, come through the doors at the Ashmont families and communities in the Community Centre over the years Wagga region has been humbling,” Mr grow and develop,” Mr Addison said. BIRTHDAY PARTY: Wagga parish priest Michael Armstrong, Anglicare Addison said. “They’ve now returned to the Centre as General Manager Brad Addison, Managerial Assistant Carol Stevens and One of Anglicare’s longest serving volunteers to assist and mentor others Parish Treasurer James Hamilton prepare to cut the cake. All except Michael employees, Managerial Assistant in need.” Armstrong were present at the establishment of the partnership ten years ago. May 2014 Anglican News Page 7 NEWS FROM THE PARISHES 150 years of witness in North Goulburn

Sesquicentenary adventurous ones also joined celebrations at St in the other dances. With a lot of help from our caller and our Nick’s demonstration couple, even the From the parish least nimble footed were able to This year, St Nicholas’ complete the sets and provide Anglican Church North entertainment to those who Goulburn is celebrating 150 preferred to watch. Those who years of witness in Goulburn took part seemed to thoroughly and surrounds since it became enjoy the evening, and we a separate parish from the should all be more expert next Cathedral in 1864. time. The celebrations were During a break from launched with a bush dance dancing, a small group and barbecue on Saturday presented a melodramatic 15 February. The hall was interpretation of the holdup of decorated with borrowed bales our fi rst rector, Canon Richard of straw after the dance was Leigh, by bushrangers. Canon moved inside due to the very Leigh was a good horseman welcome rain. and had several encounters with The music group plus extras bushrangers. When returning from a wedding, he was held up provided toe tapping music for TOE TAPPING: The St Nick’s Music Group recruited a few extra members to provide the crowd whose ages ranged on Governor’s Hill, probably by some toe-tapping music for bush dance to celebrate the 150th anniversary. from nine months to over 80. the Clarke brothers. The dancing started with a Further celebrations polka and ended with Strip the memorabilia, entertainment and College. On Sunday 25 May Hathway ph 48214976, info@ Willow. We are planning more Devonshire teas. there will be a church service stnicholasgoulburn.org, or write The young people events for the year. On Saturday In the evening, Bishop followed by morning tea. to 17 Kinghorne St, Goulburn particularly enjoyed the 24 May from 11am to 4pm, Stuart Robinson will be the We would like to hear from 2580 Chicken Dance and the Hokey there will be an open day in the guest speaker at a dinner in the anyone who is interested in Pokey but some of the more church hall with displays of Great Hall at Trinity Catholic attending. Contact Rev Ross

Cobargo parish celebrates 125th anniversary

From the parish Canberra-Goulbourn. journey of previous generations An informal lunch followed in Over 90 joyful parishioners, Rev’d Joy Harris conducted a and the marks of faith they have the Church, where many memories families, friends and well-wishers thanksgiving service, accompanied by left for us to follow. were shared. gathered at Christ Church Cobargo on Archdeacon Matthew Brain who gave His challenge was for us to During the celebratory cutting Sunday 30th March to celebrate 125 a most thought-provoking message think of what we will be leaving of the cake, it was discovered years as a Parish in the Diocese of inviting all present to think of the behind from our walk. Prior to that Fiona Kotvois, who has so this, Archdeacon Matt assisted meticulously been researching by Rev. Joy entertained us with a and compiling the Parish history, children’s talk. Dressed as Captain was celebrating a birthday, as well Amazing Man complete in red as Max Harris, husband of Joy cape and mask, a Super Hero who Harris! ran out of pace to save the world- More congratulations followed unlike Jesus who is always there when it was discovered that Rev’d for everyone at the end. Joy and Max were celebrating 28 Amongst the well-wishers was years of marriage! Archdeacon Anne Rance whose Many thanks to all who attended, father, Rev. Frederick Dau had and all who helped to organise what been rector in the Parish during was a great day of thanksgiving the early 1940’s. Anne was for the memories of all who were actually born in Cobargo, and her pioneers in this Parish, and for the mother Audrey began Mother’s more recent memories. Union in the parish at Bermagui in It is the people who make 1941. history. Fiona is still collecting Also present was Rev’d Gail photos and recording stories, so if Tabor, a past rector and one of the you have something to share please first female priests to be ordained contact Fiona, 64936080, or Fiona. in the Diocese; the Rev’d David kotvois @bigpond.com Oliphant and his wife Angela. David has cared for our parish in recent years. An unexpected surprise on the day was a painting of Cobargo Church by, and presented by, the HOLIDAY Rev’d Stephen Rigby, who also recently cared for us as a locum ACCOMMODATION priest. Following the service a CALOUNDRA, Sunshine CHURCH PLANTING: Archdeacon Matt Brain, Cobargo priest Joy Harris and lemon tree was planted to mark Coast, beachside units, from $300/ Margaret Goddard planting a lemon tree in grounds of Christ Church Cobargo the occasion and in the hope of week. to mark the 125th anniversary of the church. bearing much fruit. Phone 0427 990 161. Page 8 Anglican News May 2014 HISTORY & NEWS

Historybytes by Bill Wright Meaningful ministry Memories of Queen’s fi rst visit in the Bungendore community In the March issue of the aeroplane carrying the royal personal living to be a sincere Anglican News the Rev’d visitors fl y low overhead. A short Christian.” (Firm Still You Robert Willson spoke of the time later the visitors arrived to a Stand, A H Body). A country church explores ways to excitement created by the visit joyful and tumultuous welcome The church could only make more signifi cant connections of Queen Elizabeth and Prince by the huge assembly. accommodate the comparatively From the parish annual late night shopping event Phillip in 1954. Next morning the Royal small local congregation. a few weeks prior to Christmas The visit held special couple attended the service of However seating for a thousand Meaningful ministry included a free jumping castle, signifi cance to the diocese with Morning Prayer at St John’s people was provided in the is essential for any living a magician with a message, the Royal couple staying in the Church, Canberra. The service church grounds, in particular Christian community – ministry helium balloons, a bookstall National Capital for fi ve days. was “not a part of the offi cial for groups from parishes that forms part of our individual and information brochures and After visiting Wagga Wagga Sunday programme of the throughout the diocese. and collective walk with God, people to chat with. in the morning of Saturday Royal Tour, but simply the It was estimated that about and ministry that reaches out to This, and the carols at the 13 February, the Royal couple ordinary Sunday activity of a 4,000 people gathered around our wider community. local pub, made our church fl ew on to Canberra. An excited Queen, who has shown herself the church for the service. Without meaning, our community become a bit more crowd in Civic Centre watched both in her speeches and in her ministry does not grow, our evident and relevant within congregations remain stagnant, the wider community – some and the wider community does meaning to our ministry. not notice Christ’s followers huddled in one corner of their local community each Sunday. God’s grace calls us to express His love, to live His promise The wider and to act to spread the good Bungendore news. community is Recently, Bungendore starting to see Anglican Church has been that communing exploring various ways to expand our ministry to both with God can be the regular parishioners contemporary and and to the wider community. relevant – God is God’s hand has been busy indeed at work. guiding us, directing us and blessing our efforts to show His unconditional love and to fulfi l His works. In addition to meaningful We have established a ministry extending beyond the monthly Kids’ Family Church church doors, regular study (KFC) service for young groups and times of fellowship families not necessarily familiar complement the Sunday CROWD-PULLER: (above) Some parishioners from Taralga were among the crowd of with, or relating to, the more worship time. These assist in more than 4,000 as the Queen left St Johns Church after the service in 1954. From left ‘traditional’ practices of a building and strengthening the to right: Bishop Arthur (face partly hidden by foliage); Chaplain; child Charles Bradbury; Sunday service. body of Christ, and provide Teddy Lee; Rev’d John Brain; Mrs Lee; Mrs Mavis Brain; Bishop Burgmann; Mrs R This has complemented our opportunities for parishioners to Croker (obscured by bishop’s staff); Mrs Nancy Bradbury; top right (above Mrs Croker Scripture in Schools ministry, grow in their Christian journey, and has allowed families to and Mrs Bradbury): their husbands Reg Croker and Charles Bradbury, senior (both partly and focus on the meaning of explore what we are about, with obscured). Some of these people still live in the Goulburn area. (Photographer unknown.) their ministry. many families now regularly The wider Bungendore returning to each KFC service. community is starting to see A jumping castle purchased that communing with God can by the parish, together with be contemporary and relevant – stories, craft and other activities God is indeed at work. focused on the worship theme, have encouraged many to see Alpha course that church is ‘meaningful’. In 2014, an Alpha course Elaborate morning teas and will be added to our ministry brunches provide times for opportunities. Not only will establishing community and this provide opportunities for serve as an expression of the parishioners to explore the parish’s unconditional love for nuts and bolts of their faith, the wider community. but allow those from the wider Youth and Family community who may have ‘noticed’ activity and love ministry emanating from the doors of our In 2013, a Pelican Trust old stone buildings to come and grant permitted the part-time see what is driving this. employment of a Family Youth Our mission is to maintain Worker, who now leads the meaningful ministry – ministry Kids’ Family Services. In that grows, does not stagnate addition, our Family Youth and where Christ’s family is Worker has instigated a new noticed by the local community. youth group for teenagers, Please join us on our journey which is slowly growing in – details located at www. number and in the faith of those bungendoreanglican.org.au and REVISITED: Near the same place; the Queen accompanied by the Rev Paul Black, regularly attending. on the Bungendore Anglican rector, arrives for Morning Prayer at St John’s Church on 23 October 2011. Photo The Bungendore Anglican Facebook page. courtesy Bill Wright. Church stall at Bungendore’s May 2014 Anglican News Page 9 DIOCESAN NEWS Incoming St Mark’s Jamieson Apartments Director aware of complex taking shape ‘people’s anxiety’

By Graham Downie Dr Andrew Cameron will begin as Director of Canberra’s St Mark’s National Theological Centre on July 1, conscious his appointment is controversial. He will come to Canberra from Sydney where he is senior lecturer in Christian Thought at Moore Theological College. “I understand people’s anxiety,” he said in a lengthy interview. “There is a history between these two dioceses. I guess in a sense there is a part NEW DIRECTOR: of me that wants to really thank people for their bravery in Dr Andrew Cameron giving me a go.” He said it was diffi cult for I will be working with women people to take a chance on and not questioning any of the someone who is new to them. arrangements in the diocese at “I want to respect that. all.” I don’t actually believe in Dr Cameron said he really exacerbating those tensions. I hoped he could have an want to try to do my bit to assist infl uence to redress the decline PROGRESSING: In recent weeks the concrete has been poured for the top fl oor of the healing them.” in church attendances. Jamieson Apartments, giving a clearer impression of the size of the building. Construction “We have to keep Dr Cameron insisted he is scheduled for completion by the end of the year. would assist women training for considering what it is about our the priesthood. message that isn’t connecting “I have made it very clear with modern Australians. The upgrade of 43 and it will have the highest Campbell to the north, the lake Constitution Avenue in energy-efficiency rating to the south, and the city to to people that I think the role ... I think we need to keep Reid will bring a central in a residential building the west, ensuring spectacular of the director is to assist every encouraging clergy to be able to component of Walter Burley in Canberra, with an views. On the ninth fl oor, a woman who comes, and to help fi nd ways of reconnecting with Griffin’s vision for Canberra average rating of eight. The shared viewing deck will take them in whatever ministry God the community.” to life. architects had to ensure the in the expansive panorama has in store for them. I know Often, at the most The 2½-kilometre stretch building would fit in with across the lake. that is the polity of the diocese. elementary level, people just connecting London Circuit its surroundings, including There are 89 apartments in I have no interest in questioning had not had the nature of a in the city to Northcott the church built in 1845, the complex, and 47 have been it or changing it. It seems to Christian service explained Drive in Russell will be long before Canberra was sold. me that is a matter which has to them. Explaining why transformed into a leafy, founded. Independent Property long been settled and it is very Christians did what they did mixed-use corridor, and the Architect Robert Morton, Group City principal Wayne important for me to respect that. was easier than many people Jamieson Apartments will be of Cox Architecture, said Harriden said all four units on It has been important for me to believed. the avenue’s first residential Walter Burley Griffin the penthouse level had been try to assist women in my own “Sometimes it is appropriate development. envisioned Constitution sold and a mix of studio, one- context here (Moore College) as to amend what we do so it is The site, beside the Avenue as a mixed-use bedroom and two-bedroom I have been able and I just want a little bit more accessible to people. At a deeper level I historic St John the Baptist boulevard, and the Jamieson apartments remained. to continue to do that.” Church, graveyard and Apartments needed to set the “They’re aimed at live-in Asked, “Are you think we are inviting people to reconsider how they live their Schoolhouse Museum, was benchmark. owners and most of the buyers comfortable with, or indeed do previously occupied by “We see this building as have been local residents of you support women as priests lives and think about faith. So there is always going to Jamieson House, the former a precedent,” Robert Morton Reid, Ainslie and Campbell. and bishops?” he replied, “I headquarters of the Anglican said. “One of the principal Many are looking to have made it really clear that be something which is new to them when they come to church Diocese of Canberra and characteristics was the downsize,” Mr Harriden said. if a woman was to be a bishop Goulburn. integration of the building Construction will be over me that I would respect or else there would be no point coming.” The old building was with the site. complete at the end of the that and I would work with her. run down and in need of “The building had to year, and an onsite display I will be respecting any women He is completely in favour of the connection between refurbishment, so the diocese respond to the precinct and unit will be available for in orders. I will be going to decided to relocate its the church. We’re using viewing in early May. St Mark’s and Charles Sturt their churches and listening headquarters and use the site lots of sandstone. The The studio apartments University. He said the great to them teach and preach and to develop the residential sandstone responds not only are 44 square metres thing about a university was learning all I can from them complex. to St John’s itself, but also ($380,000+), the one-bedroom that it enabled freedom of about how things are done in “We engaged Cox to the war memorial. It’s apartments are 56 to 66 inquiry. Canberra and Goulburn.” Architecture,” diocesan being done in a modern, square metres ($435,000+), “It enables a safe place for Question: “Have you development representative contemporary form.” the one-bedroom-plus-study people to test their thoughts changed your mind about Phil Davies said. “They were Natural materials have apartments are 73 square and to read out of their comfort whether it is right for women to familiar with the block. They been used inside and out, metres ($520,000+) and the zone and to debate with others be priests and bishops?” had developed the masterplan including timber and stone two-bedroom-plus-en-suite who are not like them. It is a “I fi nd it really hard to sum of the whole precinct.” finishes. The kitchens are apartments are 80 to 100 place where we get to break up my 20 years of thinking on Part of the brief was for fitted with high-quality square metres ($570,000+). down our prejudices and our this. It has gone through a lot of a high-quality, sustainable fixtures, such as stone Phone Independent tribalism and it is where we get stages. Rather than to delve into building. benchtops and stainless-steel Property Group Civic, to rediscover things. I am a fan all of the intricacies of all of Hindmarsh began appliances. 6209 1700, or see of that way of doing theology.” that theological debate I really construction on the nine- The development is thejamiesonapartments.com.au just want to assure people that storey building in mid-2013, surrounded by Reid and Page 10 May 2014

TRI-DIOCESAN YOUTH AND CHILDREN’S MINISTRY NEWS Surviving Year 12 Youth Ministry Supporting and fears of parenting by from the Bible, and commit to Begins with YOU teens and their yourselves. You don’t have praying. parents through the to feel like your success as If your year 12-er is Ministry to young parents will be determined spending all their time with people is an interesting Andrew fi nal year of school by how well your child does peers, then they are missing out process. On the surface By Anna Boxwell at the end of school. What on the opportunity to grow. it seems to require a Edwards a privilege that we have one The fi nal exams. The end grasp of the current: another and the Lord Jesus. 3. We’re all in this Director, of school. The gateway to Uni, technology, music, Have a look at Hebrews 4:14- together TAFE, work, success, fame, arts, and a bucket load Synergy Youth 16, and consider Jesus, who stardom. Something happens when of energy. 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You’ll be surprised How can we look after can bring a lot of those who are facing down 2. “What subjects are you sense of belonging. Ministry to at how quickly bonds form these exams? stress, it’s also doing?” young people is all about relation- with a simple hello and short How can we parent well a great time to 3. “What do want to do next ship; in fact it’s all about YOU. conversation. during this year? encourage students year?” No matter your age, your 3. Share life with them. As a Director of We can do better! How are stage in life, where you live, Your life experience will be a to be trusting in our youth going to believe us what you do for a living, youth blessing to young people. Yes Youthworks HSC Study God when life gets Conferences, of course I think when we tell them this school ministry begins with YOU. 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Or that blog they dress funny and seem to grows so do the opportunities to fi nal year of school: here are Your son or daughter needs three to start with! link they just posted? Or the be surgically attached to their offer advice, practical assistance the support of someone who footy game from last night? Or mobile devices – but just like and most importantly of all, to 1. You’re not parenting isn’t their peer and who isn’t what they learnt at the youth you and I, young people crave an share your faith. alone their parent. A friend who has camp they just went on? emotional connection and sense 4. Lead by example. It seen a couple of teens through Get to know what is going of belonging. Young people want doesn’t need to be formal, You and your teenager the HSC recently said to me, on in their life and what they to know that someone cares about simply lead and witness need backup and, ideally, in “having signifi cant others are passionate about, other them for who they are, without an by example, never miss an the church, you have it. You outside parentals is pretty than the addition of surds or agenda. opportunity to encourage them, need a few people who you much crucial.” One of the the second act of King Lear. In No one likes it when they’re pray for them, nurture them and can talk to about parenting (not greatest joys of being part of your conversations, fi gure out approached by someone with an just be there for them. necessarily fellow parents or a healthy church community how you can encourage them agenda (just look at our attitude 5. Pray. Prayer is the most the same age as you); people is the opportunity for to keep trusting Jesus in day towards telemarketers), however powerful resource we have – a who will listen, encourage you intergenerational friendships to day life, or, if they’re not when we know that someone direct line to our Almighty God from the Bible, and commit and support. a Christian, to actually start is genuinely interested in our who loves and cares for this to praying for you and your Can you think of someone, trusting in Jesus. lives; who we are and how we’re young person. Pray for your children. 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ABM launches Emergency London priest Appeal for Solomon Islands elected Bishop

From ABM ABM has launched the of Riverina Solomon Islands Flood Response and is seeking urgent support to raise $20,000 to provide emergency relief to the many displaced families and individuals. On April 3 fl ash fl ooding hit the Solomon Islands causing major destruction. After many days of rain, rivers burst their banks and destroyed homes and bridges, leaving thousands of people displaced. There have been 19 confi rmed deaths and an estimated 52,000 people DEVASTATION: The force of the water is evident in this affected across the Solomon Islands, around half of which photo of a house at Koa Valley, which was dislodged by are children. (According to fl oodwaters. OCHA - UN Offi ce for the Coordination of Humanitarian along Mataniko River. cooking utensils. EVANGELIST: Bishop-elect of Riverina, Rob Gillion, Affairs.) He reported that several In situations such as and his wife Janine. Rob Gillion is a member of the George Kiriau, former Anglican villages, Koa Village these where large areas are Archbishops’ College of Evangelists. General Secretary of the and the Lord Howe settlement fl ooded, there is concern that Anglican Church of Melanesia, were affected amongst others, contaminated water supplies An evangelist and former studied at the Theological gave an account of the situation. and that the old Mataniko will lead to increased risks actor, who is currently the College of Salisbury and Wells. “I live in Honiara for most Bridge was washed away. of infection and outbreaks of rector of a central London Bishop-elect Gillion of my life and I have never Mr Kiriau said, “The water-borne and vector-borne church, has been elected as the was ordained in 1983 in the seen such heavy rain. Today, village’s church, St John Baptist diseases. Bishop of Riverina. Diocese of Norwich and has the weather improved with the Church, had only its roof Forecasters are also warning 63 year old Alan Robert served also in the Dioceses of sun starting to show though showing in the river.” that the storm in the South (Rob) Gillion is Rector of Holy Southwark and Hong Kong there was some dark clouds still Evacuation centres have Pacifi c islands could develop Trinity, Sloane Square, and St before returning to London in hovering. It was announced been set up by multi-agency into a tropical cyclone. Saviour, Upper Chelsea, in the 1999. He is married to Janine tropical cyclone developing to teams across the islands for Donate online at www. Diocese of London. who he met when they were the south of the country. As a the thousands displaced. There abmission.org or phone 1300 He is a member of the both drama students. They have result of the heavy rain, there is an urgent need for basic 302663. Please remember all Archbishops’ (of Canterbury two sons, one of whom lives in was heavy fl ooding along the supplies such as water, clothing, who have been affected by this and York) College of Melbourne. rivers in the capital especially blankets, mosquito nets and disaster in your prayers. Evangelists and a contributor Since the resignation and advisor to the BBC for of Bishop Doug Stevens in religious broadcasts, taking part December 2012, the Diocese of in radio programmes such as Riverina has been administered Pause for Thought. by Archdeacon Ed Byford. Walk of the Cross 2014 The new bishop-elect trained The new bishop was elected as an actor at the University at a special synod on April 4, (Continued from page 12) Goodhew Park, where local priest Common’ at 10.45am and made of London and worked as an and will be consecrated and The following weekend Sallyanne Hart had arranged a their way, taking turns in carrying actor and theatre director for enthroned as Bishop of Riverina brought light showers as community event that led into a the cross, to Belmore Park via twelve years before training for on Friday 15th August 2014 the Bishop, with about 30 simple open-air service. Auburn Street. ordained ministry. at Saint Alban’s Cathedral, supporters including a group “I preached on Christ’s Here a substantial group from Prior to ordination he Griffi th. of intercessors from Sydney death and resurrection and across Goulburn and Canberra and beyond, walked through invited people to turn to churches, supplemented by Yass to a park where he again Christ,” Bishop Stuart said, people passing by, gathered for a spoke of the completed work “and a number indicated that simple service. Robyn and Paul of Jesus on the cross, and again they had done so.” Baxter organised the singing and invited people to accept Jesus’ A few days later it was the Bishop preached a simple invitation to life with Him. Crookwell’s turn, with a crowd Easter message on the theme, It is Then it was on to the of about 80 people following fi nished. scattered rural parish of Binda, the cross to the Roman Catholic, “People who wanted prayer or where parish priest Rick Lewis Presbyterian, Anglican and who had committed their lives to had arranged visits to the Uniting Churches (stopping Christ ‘came forward’ at the end,” schools in Binda and Bigga. to pray, and gathering more Bishop Stuart said. “We also gave Incredibly, Police and SES walkers at each point) before away 150th anniversary New stopped the traffi c in the main proceeding up the main street to Testaments. It was a wonderful streets of each community the park for an open-air service. way to draw our diocesan 150th while the Cross Walk team Again, Bishop Stuart gave an celebrations to a close. God be walked down the road from the evangelistic sermon, invited praised!” church to the school. people to give their lives to Jesus He has also expressed his Many in the community and handed out copies of the deep appreciation to Canon Gill accepted the invitation posted New Testament. Varcoe and all who helped plan on the school notice boards, to The walk reached its and implement the Walk of the join the activities. conclusion in Goulburn on Good Cross this year, and particularly April 12 found the Cross Friday where Bishop Stuart met to those who have supported the Walk team walking down with a keen and happy band venture in prayer. the main street of Taralga to of walkers on the ‘Cathedral Page 12 Anglicanl News May 2014 NEWSNEWS

Walk of the Cross 2014

Bishop’s pilgrimage through the north- west of the diocese carries the cross and its message of life “It has been a remarkable two local Primary Schools and six weeks,” said Bishop Stuart. the Junee Correctional Centre “I believe eternally signifi cant before a barbecue at the church Kingdom gains have been made followed by a worship service as a result of the 2014, ‘Cross- and an evangelistic address by Walk’.” the Bishop. The Bishop recorded the He spent the weekend comments on his blog on the (March 9-10) in Cootamundra Diocesan website after his where a group of about 90 Lenten trek from the north- people met him at the outskirts western extremity of the of the town to join the walk diocese, through at least a through the main street to dozen communities to reach the park in what the Bishop St Saviour’s Cathedral in described as “a very, very Goulburn on Good Friday. powerful witness to a packed Bishop Stuart made the town of Saturday shoppers”. commitment last year to “Parishioners commented undertake a Walk of the Cross on how the activity served as INVITATION: Bright sunshine greeted the crowd that gathered in Goulburn’s Belmore from a parish on the fringe of a fi llip for their ministry to the Park when the Walk of the Cross arrived on Good Friday. As he did in each community the diocese to the Cathedral, community,” Bishop Stuart along the way, Bishop Stuart delivered an evangelistic address and invited people who each year for three years as said, “and I must say, I too have had committed their lives to Christ, to come forward for prayer. part of the commemoration of been abundantly blessed by the 150th anniversary of the ministering this way!” for a service followed by a meal. Diocese. Again, his address to the Once again, a challenging Transforming communities: This year’s walk began in crowd after lunch included an sermon led into an invitation for Temora on Wednesday, February invitation to people to come people to come forward. a brief story 26, where the itinerary included forward and give their lives “The response was deeply a civic reception, a dinner, to Christ, and again the team moving,” commented Bishop After the call to come forward to receive Christ on Good ecumenical worship, visits to the handed out Bibles. Stuart. Friday in Goulburn a ten year old boy, ‘Jack’ did just that. Jane Rural Museum and the Aviation A visit to a nursing home In Harden-Murrumbah Robinson immediately went with him back to his mother (to get Museum and a walk with the was followed by dinner at the following weekend the her permission to contact him); the mother was just as excited cross through the main street the parish hall, and another Bishop arrived aboard a fi re as we were. including visits to shops and evangelistic sermon which engine, complete with siren Bishop Stuart phoned the family the next day and the prayers for shop owners. encouraged a number of people and fl ashing lights, to a range mother told him that ‘Jack’ had taken one New Testament At every opportunity to turn to Christ. of family-oriented activities in for himself and two more for his friends. He was visiting the team walking with the The walk continued in Newson Park: face painting, these friends to tell them his story and give them each a New cross handed out copies of Gunning on Saturday March 22 gum-boot throwing, tug-o-war, Testament. the commemorative 150th where an enthusiastic group of treasure hunts, parachute games, “Did I mention he’s just ten!!” commented the Bishop. anniversary edition of the New supporters took turns in carrying a sausage sizzle and a splendid Testament. the cross as they walked the ‘150th’ cake to cut and enjoy. In Junee eight days later length of the main street and After being received by the schedule engaged with the around to St Edmund’s Church the Mayor, Chris Manchester, Bishop Stuart proceeded to the nursing home and a hostel, where he and his team of local supporters visited individual residents and shared in a ‘reminiscing service’. Again, the day ended with a dinner followed by an evangelistic address, with quite a few more Bibles being handed out. (continued on page 11)

CARE: The ‘Walk’ through Temora included a ANNIVERSARY CAKE: After arriving in Harden on a fi re visit and worship service at a local nursing home, engine, Bishop Stuart joined a gathering at Newson Park as well as a tour of the Temora Aviation Museum for a sausage sizzle followed by some energetic games, - including the opportunity for Bishop Stuart to and the cutting of a 150th anniversary cake. Parish priest sit in the cockpit of a World War II Spitfi re fi ghter Beth Dimmick and Zac Sommer lent a hand to cut the (and the Editor of AN could only look at the photo cake. in envy!)