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For others, the whole-time task of serving the people of God presents the call to a When it feels irreplaceable, trust demanding and endlessly varied way of life.

We need to serve in our parishes who will relish the challenges and thrive in this ministry. But the supply of such gifted people can only come from a congregation like the one in which you worship.

As we give thanks for the newly-ordained whom God has called to serve in the , this much is clear.

We need homes and families where Christian faith is part of daily life, with parents and grandparents inviting the succeeding generation to discover for themselves joy and delight in routines of worship and the love of God for all people.

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The CONTENTS PARISH STORIES 6-9 NEWS ACROSS THE DIOCESE / 29 10-11 WELCOMING OUR NEW How grants are making 12-13 NEW PRIESTS ORDAINED ACROSS SUSSEX a difference to a parish’s plans 14-15 A FOND FAREWELL TO BISHOP MARK 16-17 THE DROP IN JourneyChildren’s and Family Work 18 MANY VOICES JOIN IN PRAYER Leaders Conference 19 CALL FOR CHANGE 20 THE JOURNEY PARISH MAGAZINES / 31 21 FROM NARNIA TO MAYCAMP

We hear from an award-winning editor 22-23 VOCATIONS - A LIFELONG JOURNEY 24 HYMNS UNPACKED 25 PARISH GIVING SCHEME 26-27 CLIMATE CHANGE FROM NARNIA 28-31 PARISH NEWS 32-33 EVERYTHING IS ALRIGHT, UNTIL IT ISN’T TO MAY CAMP / 17 34-35 CURSILLO A report on this year’s successful event 36-38 CATHEDRAL NEWS 39 BOOK REVIEWS

Thank you to Jim Holden for the ordination of deacon photos, and to David Green and other contributors for IS EVERYTHING supplying the many photos in this issue. ALL RIGHT? / 32 - 33

Reflections on hospital chaplaincy

to Faith in Sussex magazine, please Editor: Lisa Williamson To subscribe [email protected] Looking at the past, present and future of children’s work. contact the communications department: [email protected] Editorial Support: Kate Parkin Keynote speakers: The , Design: kaufcreative.com Sandra Millar, Mary Hawes, Rob Dillingham. If you would like to discuss an article for a future issue Pictures: Jim Holden, David Green, Luke Marshall of Faith in Sussex please contact the editor: and Sarah Sutherland Rowe Fri 6th and Sat 7th Sept 2019. St Andrews Church Burgess Hill, RH15 0LG [email protected] Print and Distribution: CPO For details: [email protected] Contact us Faith in Sussex magazine is published in www.chichester.anglican.org conjunction with the weekly e-bulletin. Diocesan Church House 211 New Church Road Chichester Diocese Cover image credit: BN5 Magazine (Henfield) Hove, BN3 4ED @Chichesterdio Switchboard: 01273 421021 Fax: 01273 421041 Diocese of Chichester

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NEWS ACROSS OUR DIOCESE 45 YEARS OF AIRPORT CHAPLAINCY Archdeacon Fiona joined the Anglican chaplain “The chaplaincy team, ordained and trained, to Gatwick Airport, Rev Canon Jonathan are made up of all faiths, they worship in a Baldwin, and others for a special service to multi-faith chapel and are there for pastoral BISHOP MARTIN REFUGEE TALES mark the 45 years of airport chaplaincy. support for everyone including people arriving at Gatwick for the very first time who may Around 70 people gathered in July for the SPEAKS IN THE BISHOP Richard joined part of the route for be fleeing difficult situations in their own thanksgiving celebration which was held in the Refugee Tales Walk in July which is held every countries.” LORDS year to campaign for an end to indefinite airport chapel and was led by Canon Jonathan. detention for refugees. The team are responsible for regular multi- He said: “The refugee tales walk is now in its denominational services at both the South fifth year and 150 of us walked from Eastbourne and North terminal chapels and are available to Bexhill. We came from a huge variety of for pastoral support. Chaplains are also trained backgrounds. We were joined by a number of as Emergency Responders. folk whose immigration status remains perilous. Archdeacon Fiona said: “This is such an However, indefinite detention is not a civilised important ministry and one which many BISHOP MARTIN IN THE HOUSE OF LORDS way to address this issue.” people know little about. Well-known authors, poets and musicians come “Airports are places where people begin a journey together with the language of welcome, sharing THE responded to the of adventure and discovery, often embarking on of other people’s tales and communicating House of Lords debate recently on a motion visits to other countries for the very first time experiences of migration. Find out more about ENGAGING WITH from the Liberal Democrats on the impact of and they can be very nervous and anxious and the project and be part of a movement for recent benefit changes. Dr cited want to pray or be prayed for. They may be going YOUR COMMUNITY change at www.refugeetales.org. the work of diocesan partner charity Family to see a loved one in need or facing Support Work and said: “urgent reconsideration a bereavement. We posted this community engagement photo is needed of the impact of the two-child limit, a on our Facebook page and you loved it. Rev policy which could eventually affect over three Arwen Folkes is the for East Blatchington million children, pushing more than a million and Bishopstone. She said she had fun mapping who are already in poverty into deeper material out all the current community engagement to and emotional misery.” SOCIAL MEDIA try and visually show / remind / teach people what a parish church does and is for. You can read the full article at https:// TRAINING churchinparliament.org/ THERE has been growing interest in social media training especially since the publication of the Church of England Guidelines. NEW FEATURES The second social media training FOR WEBSITE day in the diocese will be on Tuesday, September 17 which is THE Church of England has added new features now full. Dates for November will to A Church Near You (ACNY) for editors. They follow soon. If anyone in your include the ability to add clergy biographies parish is interested in free social and videos to pages, Instagram integration and media training for churches in changes to the inbox. You can read more about BISHOP RICHARD WITH DIANE WATTS November, email Amber.Jackson@ SUSSEX TOGETHER CO-ORDINATOR it on the Labs Learning blog on the Church of (PICTURED LEFT) chichester.anglican.org. England website, www.churchofengland.org.uk.

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MOTHERS’ UNION AT GENERAL NEWS SYNOD IN YORK CHICHESTER representatives attended General IS YOUR CONGREGATION SAFE? Synod in York, in July where Mothers’ Union Worldwide president Sheran Harper spoke THE Simple Quality Protects (SQP) tool was Assistant diocesan safeguarding adviser Morag of the MU being “the best-kept secret”. The introduced to parishes as a way of responding Keane said: “Bishop Martin has shared the next charity has been running for 142 years and has a to the question “how do I know my parish is phase of our strategy for 2020 and beyond as membership of more than four million, making safe?”. It offers parishes the reassurance that ‘focusing more clearly on needs, challenges and it the longest standing and largest women’s they are doing all that is required to keep their opportunities and seeing the church as a family movement in the world. congregations safe. of all ages, loving, serving, contributing and She also mentioned the Diocese of Chichester, receiving together’. By overseeing this important From now until Christmas, members of the saying she had visited a parish outreach project piece of work, it should reassure the parishes safeguarding team, along with volunteer helpers, in Chichester that “moved her to tears”. She that they are doing all they can to ensure the SHEREN AT GENERAL SYNOD will visit every deanery to look at the evidence said: “I had never been to Chichester but I felt safety of the congregation is paramount.” produced by the parishes there. I knew them already because they were always on social media, posting good news about the impact of their amazing work and the changes of the ministry taking place there. Members they make to families and communities.” make themselves available to the parents whose CHRISTMAS OBERAMMERGAU babies are required to stay in hospital longer Sheran visited the Away From It All Caravan than is normal or for those who do not make it.” PERFORMANCE PILGRIMAGE in Selsey and the Princess Royal Hospital, FOR YOUR CHURCH Haywards Heath, where she witnessed the Sheran visited many other important projects in THE pilgrimage, from August 14 to 21 next year, “Ministry of Cake,” meeting MU members in the diocese before heading to other parts of the Share the joy will be led by Bishop Martin. It will begin with the chapel. She said “I fought back the tears as I country ahead of her inauguration speech and wonder of five nights in Austria in the village of Waidring, realised that the cake was only a very small part at General Synod. Christmas with your visit Salzburg and then travel to Oberammergau church and local for two nights with top grade tickets for a community through performance of the Passion Play. an exhilarating, A brochure covering the programme, costs PRISON WEEK, OCT 13 TO 19 critically acclaimed and travel details is available from Lightline performance. FOR 40 years, Prisons Week has prepared prayer Prisons Sunday, the second Sunday in October, pilgrimages www.lightline.org.uk/ literature to enable the Christian community, marks the beginning of the week of prayer Churches can now through individuals and churches, to pray each year, running through until the following host a performance for the needs of all those affected by prisons: Saturday. of Journey of the OCCASIONAL prisoners and their families, victims of crime If your church is supporting Prison Week or is Magi which will be and their communities, those working in the PREACHERS & LAY involved in prison visit projects, please share available nationally from 23rd November to criminal justice system and the many people with us via Communications@chichester. 23rd December 2019. It’s a festive, light-hearted, who are involved in caring for those affected WORSHIP LEADERS anglican.org joyful event with a moving and profound by crime on the inside and outside of prisons. message, has plenty of sparkle and songs to keep THIS autumn we will be offering training the children engrossed and bags of good humour in preaching and worship leading for those Prisons Week raises awareness and generates for the grown-ups. Journey of the Magi delights preparing for authorised lay ministry in the prayer. It motivates volunteers to step forward audiences of all ages and offers a chance to diocese. This training is also open to all those and give their time and gifts, in prisons and in reflect and refocus. who hold the bishop’s occasional permission their own communities. It provides an annual to preach and to lay worship leaders. Training focus and reason for Christians to work together, Contact Springs Dance Company by emailing costs £40 and takes place at venues in Hove and building capacity and motivation to make a [email protected] or by Hastings. For more details and to apply contact difference for people who are out of sight and calling 07876 752 910 [email protected]. often out of mind. 10 FAITH IN SUSSEX ISSUE 19 11

Please pray for the candidates and Sandi Wickens Special thanks to: the parishes in which they serve: to serve in the parish of Cathedral staff and choir. Rotherfield Dominik Chmielewski Old Testament Reading from to serve in the parish of St Shirley Tupper Jeremiah 1: 4-10 was read by Nicholas, Arundel to serve in the parish of Nakita Ainsworth, ordinand Beeding and Bramber, Botolphs Mike Milmine in training. New Testament to serve in the parish of St Lizzie Green Reading from Philippians Pancras, Chichester to serve in the parish of St 2: 5-11 was read by Steve Alban’s, Gossops Green and Emerson, ordinand in training. Sally Mitchell Bewbush Organist before the service to serve in the parish of West was Mitchell Farquharson, the Grinstead Neill Stannard organ scholar and organist to serve in the parish of St Torhild Fikseaunet after the service was Timothy Matthew’s, Worthing to serve in the parish of Ravalde. The trumpeters were Heathfield Ali Marshall Andrew Baxter, Steve Morris to serve in the parish of St and Dean Pelling. Emma Ham-Riche Peter’s, Brighton to serve in the parish of East The full transcript of Bishop Preston Thomas Crowley Martin’s sermon can be found to serve in the parish of St on the diocesan website Alex Wheeler Saviour’s, Eastbourne www.chichester.anglican. to serve in the parish of St John By Fr Simon Hobbs org and photos from the day the Divine, Copthorne Elizabeth Jink can be found on the Diocesan to serve in the parish of St Thomas Fink-Jensen Facebook page Mark’s, Holbrook Welcoming our to serve in the parish of St @dioceseofchichester. Michael’s and All Angels, new deacons Lancing IT WAS a joyous occasion offering in worship praise to their parishes. It’s been a when 14 new deacons were and thanksgiving to God privilege to accompany them ordained by the Bishop of the Father.” to this day.” Chichester. The Rev Dr Dan Inman, Special thanks go to the Family, friends and parish diocesan director of ordinands, various training colleges supporters packed Chichester has overseen their training in who have supported, nurtured Cathedral on June 29 and were preparation for ordination and and prepared the candidates welcomed by the dean, the said: “These 14 new deacons for ordination. Thanks also Very Rev . bring a wealth of wisdom, to the Rev Vanessa Baron who energy and experience to their led the pre-ordination retreat In his sermon, Bishop Martin ministry, each in their own at the Torch Centre preached about the deacons way committed to proclaiming in Hurstpierpoint. being “gifted by God”. He the gospel afresh to this said: “They are now handing The new deacons will now go generation and to reaching themselves over to Christ to on to serve in parishes across the forgotten corners of their serve the people of God in East and West Sussex and communities. I am sure they making Christ known and Brighton and Hove. will each be a great blessing 12 FAITH IN SUSSEX ISSUE 19 13

Parishes turned out in great of Lewes, Richard Jackson Danny Pegg numbers to support the ordained at St John’s Meads Stone Cross with North eleven women and men who (Saturday) and All Saints, Hove Langney were ordained priest in the (Sunday) Angus Reid Diocese of Chichester at the Those priested and the All Saints’, Hove weekend (Saturday 15 and parishes in which they 16 June) Simon Shorey continue to serve: The Point Church, As priests, the newly ordained Ian Edgar Burgess Hill will now be able to celebrate West Tarring and Worthing the Eucharist and offer God’s Ben Sleep blessing. Please pray for their Jon Haines St John’s Meads, Eastbourne continued ministry. All Saints’, Eastbourne Lucy Sullivan NEW PRIESTS ORDAINED The Bishop of Chichester, Dr Tim Hiorns Rottingdean Martin Warner ordained at All Saints’, Crowborough Rebecca Tuck St Andrew’s West Tarring Jez Lowries St Mary the Virgin, in the (Saturday); the Bishop of St Leonard’s, Denton, with Horsham Team Ministry ACROSS SUSSEX Horsham, Mark Sowerby, South Heighton and Tarring ordained at St Mary’s Horsham Martin Walker Neville (also Saturday) and the Bishop St John the Baptist, Crawley 14 FAITH IN SUSSEX ISSUE 19 15

Trevor Cristin, director for late for a single service and He supported and judged the education for the diocese, said that’s because + Mark always successful diocesan schools’ Bishop Mark had contributed insists, quite rightly on leaving art competition for our Year Of to an appetite for innovation 6 hours before the start of the The Bible, run by our education that has “enabled us to grow service! Punctuality is his team in 2017. as a team”. middle name. We’ll miss him Bishop Mark celebrated his more than I can say, and I wish He added: “The education 25 years of his ordination him God bless and God speed. team has greatly benefited to the priesthood in 2013 at from the leadership of Bishop St Michael and All Angels Mark. His contribution to the SOME OF BISHOP MARK’S in Brighton and welcomed diocesan board of education, HIGHLIGHTS many friends, old and new. most recently as chairman, has Bishop Mark greeted Justin He successfully encouraged been characterised by kindness, Welby in 2013 when the parishes across the diocese to A fond wisdom and sensitivity.” respond to an appeal for funds for a caseworker to provide The , visited Sussex to take part in vital support for refugees in Fiona Windsor, spoke of the final part of his “journey in Sussex. It raised the much- Bishop Mark as inspirational, prayer” pilgrimage ahead of his needed funds and more. And a much-valued colleague with enthronement in 2013. last year he spoke out about Farewell an easy, approachable manner He led the diocesan library closures, saying: “We and a tenacity in grappling safeguarding programme should all be concerned with highly, often complex and chaired the national that there remain adequate situations. Safeguarding Training resources of all kinds for She said: “Bishop Mark and Working Group, overseeing teaching and nurture across I have travelled the length safeguarding policy the county.” development at national level. THE , Division for the Church Bishop Mark said: “Throughout and breadth of West Sussex Mark Sowerby, has left the of England. my ten years in Sussex, I together, come hail or shine, As chairman of the Overseas Bishop Mark, we wish Diocese of Chichester to have especially enjoyed time to license priests to new Council he visited Cameroon Diocesan Bishop Dr Martin you the best and lift become principal of the spent in parishes. It has been parishes and benefices often and attended the consecration Warner said: “From the College of the Resurrection a huge privilege to confirm to places where the sat nav of the new bishop of Nakuru our prayers to you for moment of his arrival in the in Mirfield, West Yorkshire. adults and young people and hasn’t a clue or has given up. in Kenya, one of our linked Diocese of Chichester, Bishop this new chapter. to encourage them to explore I remember on one occasion dioceses in West Africa, and A farewell ceremony was Mark has been involved in their individual vocations and when we found ourselves in presented Bishop Joseph with held at St Mary’s Church in challenging circumstances that I shall always be thankful to the middle of a field with no a silver pectoral cross from Horsham, attended by friends, have concerned safeguarding. God for the faithful clergy and church in sight we just laughed, the Diocese of Chichester and family and colleagues. His attention to detail and people of Sussex, in whose turned the sat nav off and got the Friends. process has won widespread The bishop’s wife Ruth read mission, for a time, I have had the map out. We’ve never been recognition and respect, locally the first lesson, Isaiah 52. 7-10, a share.” and at national level. followed by Father Russell Stagg reading the second “In this, as in the pastoral and “We’ll miss him more lesson, 1 Corinthians 1. 18-25, teaching office of a bishop, then Father Kevin Agnew led he has been a consistently than I can say, and I the congregation in the Prayer cheerful and encouraging wish him God bless A bit about Mark of the Faithful. presence and more recently Born in , Bishop Mark trained for ordination at the College of the adding to his commitments and God speed.” Resurrection, served his first curacy in Knaresborough and, after several Bishop Mark, who has three a lively interest in our church years in the Blackburn Diocese, spent eight years at St Wilfrid’s, Harrogate. adult daughters, joined the schools.” diocese in 2009. He previously From 1997 to 2001, Bishop Mark served as the Church of England’s vocations worked for the Ministry officer and as a selection secretary for the ministry division. More recently he has chaired the national Safeguarding Training Working Group. 16 FAITH IN SUSSEX ISSUE 19 17

Part of the Episcopal Bishop Mark had a “fascinating A common denominator in Visitations programme is the time” in the Fittleworth Store, all these visitations was plenty Deanery Synod. This meeting a venture that is building of bacon rolls and afternoon is an open invitation for community in Petworth tea and cake served by anyone within the deanery, Deanery. He also witnessed the parishioners. particularly churchwardens progression of a new hospice Dr Warner said: “I am very and members of PCCs, and is being built in Bosham. grateful to all those involved an opportunity for everyone to Bishop Richard was guest in the planning of these hear about and respond to the speaker at the opening of a deanery visits which are plans for the next stage of the community homeless shelter aimed at introducing us to the 2020 Diocesan strategy. in Lewes. key issues affecting both the Bishop Martin visited Messy church and local communities Church in North Bersted, which they are called Holy Cross. Messy Church is a on to serve.” fresh expression of church for young children, and recent research has highlighted BISHOP MARK VISITS FITTLEWORTH it as a significant factor STORE IN THE PETWORTH DEANERY THE BISHOPS DROP IN in church growth.

A FOOD bank and homeless They are now moving towards The bishops have met clergy BISHOP RICHARD VISITS THE GREAT projects are among those to the final quarter of their and laity and listened to what WEALDEN WORKS PROJECT IN HEATHFIELD, HELPING YOUNG PEOPLE INTO WORK have received an Episcopal scheduled visitations, which is happening in the parishes. visitation. have included the Deaneries of Through a programme of Arundel and Bognor, Battle and engagement they have visited The Bishop of Chichester Dr Bexhill, Chichester, Cuckfield, school assemblies, held Martin Warner, along with Dallington, Horsham, Hove, confirmation services and Bishop Mark Horsham and Lewes and Seaford, Midhurst, attended numerous parish and Bishop Richard Lewes, have Petworth, Rotherfield, community events such as between them been to the 21 Rye, Storrington, Uckfield, food banks, children’s clubs, deaneries in the Diocese of Westbourne and Worthing. breakfast and lunch clubs and Chichester. homeless projects, to name Visitations to take place just a few. later this year are Brighton (September) and Hastings (October).

“I am very grateful to all those involved in the planning

BISHOP MARTIN AT MESSY CHURCH IN NORTH BERSTED, ARUNDEL AND BOGNOR of these deanery visits” BISHOP RICHARD AT THE HAILSHAM FOOD BANK AS PART OF HIS The Bishop of Chichester DALLINGTON VISITATION] 18 FAITH IN SUSSEX ISSUE 19 19

CALL FOR CHANGE MANY VOICES, By John Lewry, Children and Young People Co-ordinator for Brighton Deanery HOMELESSNESS, young The three party leaders ones because of inadequate people’s mental health and Daniel Yates (Labour), Tony toilets. Their stories were JOIN IN PRAYER affordable housing are the Janio (Conservatives) and heartfelt and powerful. top priorities for many in Phelim MacCafferty (Greens) By Rev Martin Poole, vicar of St Luke’s, Prestonville Brighton Councillors responded to Brighton and Hove. listened to presentations requests to work together which brought together the They were identified as key with Brighton and Hove views of thousands of people The event was part of the Voices, One Spirit theme as issues during a meeting of Citizens Assembly to bring who had fed into our listening Thy Kingdom Come prayer we had attendees from a broad more than 200 people who about change on these issues. campaigns. initiative and it was curated by range of churches other than gathered for an evening of The assembly applauded the Rev Martin Poole, vicar at St Anglican, including Roman powerful stories, questions, The priorities were identified joint commitment from all Luke’s Brighton. Catholic and Baptist, all united thoughtful responses but most as affordable housing party leaders to work with us in our worship and prayer by It included prayer stations of all commitment to change and fair landlords, young to move forward on specific the power of the Holy Spirit. during the day, which were under the banner of Brighton people’s mental health and proposals in each area. fully booked, workshops “I’d like to extend our thanks and Hove Citizens. homelessness. One of the Campaign groups have been member organisations, established to engage with for children and families to our support partners, to The event, three days before Brighton and Hove Progressive political representatives to and evening worship which Stuart Barbour and his band the local elections, was the Synagogue, presented on implement some of the agreed nearly 1,000 people attended, for delighting the audience culmination of an initiative accessible toilet provision in changes. The work of Citizens and support from partner with their music and to our started some two years the Hove North Cemetery. UK relies on its membership HUNDREDS of people organisations - Mothers’ main speaker Roy Crowne before and led by seven local and working together attended the Many Voices, Union, Family Support Work, for a truly inspirational talk. organisations which recognised Members told personal with existing groups in its One Spirit celebration at YMCA Downslink Hove, Bible the possibility for change when accounts of their struggles Thanks also to our guests communities. We hope many Brighton Dome on Pentecost Society, USPG, Refugee Tales people come together. - the loneliness and despair speaking in languages: Max more churches in Brighton Sunday. and Together In Sussex. of navigating the children from Zimbabwe in Ndebele; As founding member and and Hove will join under and adolescent mental health There were personal messages Rev Poole said: “It was Ouldouz - Farsi speaker from leader of One Church, the diocesan banner. Mental services system and managing of support from Archbishops wonderful to know that a Iran; Joshua - Portuguese Brighton, Dave Steell said in health campaigns, housing transition to adult services Justin Welby and John secular venue in central speaker from Brazil and his opening speech: “If history campaigns and lobbying for with little support; the fear Sentamu and the Bishop Brighton was dedicated to Priscilla - Hindi speaker from shows us anything it’s that if toilets may not be traditional of a mother unable to get of Lewes, Richard Jackson prayer and worship for the India. Also, Bishop Richard and you try to do things on your expressions of faith, however, appropriate support for her was delighted to see all the whole of Pentecost Sunday. Archdeacon of Brighton and own, you do too little, if you the diocesan strategy calls us child and seeing their life churches coming together for Lewes, wait for the government or big to contribute to the common “The Brighton Dome staff spiral out of control while they the event, with church leaders for their support and to Bishop organisations to do it, if there good with partners of good really engaged with the event waited; the powerlessness of from across the city involved. of Chichester, Dr Martin is any change at all, it comes will. Such partnerships build and we believe it’s the first being a tenant in unacceptable Warner for concluding the too late but when small groups relationships, express concern He toured the venue to meet all time anything like this has living conditions trying to event with prayers.” come together and work for and allow us to demonstrate the exhibitors and said: “What been done there. be heard by the landlord, the they do is a blessing to our Readers were Hazel and a common cause there is no the life-changing reality of “The evening worship was a indignity of not being able to communities.” Alice and flash mob was the problem too large faith as we share a common perfect reflection of the Many grieve for friends and loved Brightsoul Singers. to overcome.” cause. 20 FAITH IN SUSSEX ISSUE 19 21

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From Narnia to May Camp JourneyChildren’s and Family Work Leaders Conference MORE than 550 people churches as they go back to “We work hard to make sure attended an action-packed real life in supporting young that May Camp is relevant May Camp this year, meaning people in these journeys of and engaging for young the annual diocesan youth faith that are started at camp. people. As the event grows we event has nearly doubled in are also trying to keep on top “In our last session this year size in the last five years. of the administration of ticket young people had the chance sales and bookings. We’re Dan Jenkins, diocesan youth to place a puzzle piece on a revamping the ticketing this officer, said: “We worked hard giant board representing the year and we’ll be launching again this year to pack in as importance of living out our our super early bird tickets many activities, seminars, faith in community with others. The Diocese of Chichester “The conference is titled ‘The The conference includes 12 very soon.” sports and workshops as is hosting a conference Journey’ because we are workshops led by practitioners “As well as opportunities to we can as well as loads of If you’ve been to May Camp for children’s leaders and all on a journey with God. drawn from across the diocese take part in craft, graffiti, opportunities for worship, and would like to get involved clergy to address what is To change the course of currently working at grass carpentry, axe throwing, prayer and teaching. behind the scenes, supporting happening across the Diocese continuing decline we need roots level with children and archery, capture the flag, the core team as they grow of Chichester in children’s and to learn lessons from the families. Delegates will learn “This year to enter our café giant slip and slide, football and develop the event, they family work. past. We need to take stock how to embed practical venue you had to walk through tournaments, giant inflatables, of the present and offer some solutions into their parish life. would love to hear from Irene Smale, Diocesan an 8ft tall wardrobe set in festival make-up, disco, movie strategic thinking about how From first-hand experience you. Email youth@chichester. Children’s and Families an entrance room complete night, talent shows to name we can not only sustain our they will offer advice on best anglican.org Work Adviser, is leading the with oak-panelled walls, just a few, we also provided ministry with children but practice, creative ideas and conference called, The Journey. beautiful painted landscape a wide range of seminars We would love 2020 to be a improve it. resources to reach out and She said: “This conference is a and chesterfield sofa and step discussing a wide variety bumper year and if you’ve support our ministry to the must for every parish. “Our hope is that by listening to through the wardrobe into of topics. never been before please get children and families in our people who are experienced Narnia complete with snowy in touch if there is anything we “Statistics demonstrate the local communities. “Hundreds of young people at grass roots level working forest. The café venue is the can do to support you getting shifting patterns between engaged with seminars daily with children and The Journey takes place on place to hang out with friends, involved. To find out more, church goers and the on mental health, the families we can gain some Friday 6 -7 September at St play wacky games and enjoy offer sponsorship or view association with younger environment, sex and insight into how we can adapt Andrew’s Burgess Hill and some light (if not sugary) this year’s event programme people. Recent research relationships, sharing their our current thinking and the cost is £5 per person snacks. visit www.maycamp.org. For has revealed the continuing faith at school, youth alpha, practice and therefore per day. Further information anything else get in touch via decline of not only children’s “We saw dozens of young poverty and justice and more. initiate change.” about the programme and [email protected]. and young people’s church people respond to God to booking details are available org attendance but their spiritual One of the key speakers become Christians. Feedback on the web site: http://youth. and mental well-being. An will be the Bishop of Lewes, we’ve been passed by youth chichester.anglican.org/ outcome of this conference is Richard Jackson. He said: leaders has told us about the hope that we can reverse “Work with children and young young people filled with a new this trend through learning people must be one of our top excitement for church and from and sharing with each priorities in the next five years pursuing God. We always tell other new ideas and initiatives of our diocesan life. Do make young people and leaders that to renew and revitalise a priority in your diaries to what happens at May Camp our work. come with your team” cannot stay at May Camp and we work hard to try to support 22 FAITH IN SUSSEX ISSUE 19 23

VOCATIONS Baptism A LIFE-LONG JOURNEY

St John’s Church in on the Talking Jesus course as A follow-up confirmation CHURCHES and schools discover life in all its fullness conversation and debate, Eastbourne made a splash a basisby for a six-week the sermon servicesea was held with the across Chichester Diocese (John 10.10) even as we reflect prompting many to ponder earlier in the summer when series. Bishop of Lewes on July 9. have engaged with the the glory of our Creator. with greater clarity what their 11 adults and one child were Year of Vocation. We have own discipleship entails and “After the service in church, the Dan Inman, diocesan director baptised or re-affirmed their heard many stories about how they themselves might candidates and members of the of ordinands, said: “It’s been baptismal promises in the how Christians have been ‘follow Christ more closely, congregation all headed for the a real delight to see people sea off Eastbourne. exploring what it means to know him clearly and love him beach where full-immersion come to life in this way as live out their vocation to more dearly’. Catherine Butcher, a reader in baptisms were conducted in they discover their own gifts know, love and follow Jesus the church, said: “The baptism the sea.” in new ways. This has been “The journey is, of course, not and to ponder how they are service was part of our Year particularly noticeable in the just for one year, but life-long living out their own baptism. of Vocation series on vocation Living Faith course, which - until that moment when, we as disciple-makers, drawing will run again in 2020, where hope, we are received into the “The journey is, we’ve seen people come alive courts of Heaven and hear the as they listen more carefully words ‘Well done, good and of course, not just to the inner promptings of faithful servant; thou hast the Spirit to, for example, been faithful over a few things, for one year, but respond to human need in their I will make thee ruler over life-long community, share the good many things: enter thou into news of Christ with greater the joy of thy Lord’ confidence, or indeed even (Matthew 25.23).” The Year of Vocation, launched explore whether they might be Year of Vocation resources at Diocesan Synod in being called into some form of can be found on the diocesan November 2018, has had a very authorised ministry, whether website www.chichester. particular aim - to give people as lay ministers or as deacons anglican.org more confidence in recognising or priests. that each one of us is being “Certainly, the Lent course, called by God into deeper and the striking videos that encounter and service and accompanied it, seems to that, in following Jesus, we will have been a source of lively

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HYMNS UPACKED BY REV NEVILLE MANNING THROUGH ALL THE

Changing scenes of life MORE than half the 2016 to nearly £39,000, and churches in the diocese PGS now accounts for 83 per THE psalms, sadly neglected changing scenes of life”, a uplifting and joyful moments are now in the Parish cent of that. PGS, combined GO CONTACTLESS nowadays in some churches, loose paraphrase of parts of in life. It is not so easy to do Giving Scheme (PGS) and with prayer and good teaching, treasurers say they never has been an important part Contactless devices enable have down the years been Psalm 34. The version in most so in the darker moments. If churches and charities to used in worship in various present-day hymn books is you look through the psalm thought accounting for of that success. In addition, regular giving and claiming PGS has significantly reduced accept contactless donations ways. Book of Common a shortened version of the you will see that praising God quickly. They are compact, Prayer chanted psalms original and is usually sung and trusting him in the darker Gift Aid could be so easy. the administrative burden which has allowed us to put cost-effective and portable and have been just one. to the tune “Wiltshire” by moments of life was a lesson Cash collections are allow people, especially those G T Smart. The wording is far the psalmist had learned out more resources into building In the past metrical psalms declining as more people who may be visiting, passing from an exact rendering of of the experience of the Lord the depth of our faith and the were often standard fare in use smartphones to pay for by or don’t attend regularly, the original psalm. delivering him: v4 “I sought the numbers attending.” many churches. Two people things. At the same time banks to give easily without cash. lord, and he heard me; yea, he who contributed to this way are reviewing their business, Andrew Lamont, of St delivered me out of all my fear” The devices can be placed in of using the psalms were closing branches and charging Mary’s Barcombe, said: “I (BCP) or as the hymn renders churches for services, outside Nahum Tate and Nicholas I WILL ALWAYS extra for using cash and would highly recommend its it “When in distress to him I for fundraising events, at Brady. Nahum Tate (1652- cheques. implementation to any parish. GIVE THANKS called, he to my rescue came”. It brings with it a number of concerts, quiz nights or in 1715), described by Ian Bradley PGS is a simple and effective advantages, not least of which other locations. as “one of the most colourful TO THE LORD Some users of the hymn may method of transferring is it is an efficient means of figures in the history of wonder about the reference to regular giving from a donor The Sumup device was used engaging with regular as well English hymnody”, was the fear: “Fear him, ye saints, and to the PCC’s bank, even if at the recent diocesan youth as potential donors about the son of an Irish clergyman who One thread of both the original you will then have nothing the parishioner cannot go to event May Camp. Dan Jenkins, level of their support for their was appointed Poet Laureate psalm and the metrical version else to fear”. Godly fear is church on a particular Sunday, diocesan youth officer, said it local parishes. It delivers Gift in 1690. is learning to be thankful very different from normal and it is designed to suit was a great tool. He said: “It for and to trust God in each human fear, but that awesome Aid returns monthly as well as caused much excitement for He was also a playwright who taxpayers and non-taxpayers and every situation and in all sense of God’s greatness and enabling donors to link their young people who had cards even tried rewriting some of alike. circumstances in human life: faithfulness is the godly fear pledges to the rate of inflation, with them and little cash. Shakespeare’s plays, famously which helps to conquer the Treasurers are happier because thus assisting parishes as they trying to give King Lear a v1 I will always give thanks to “May Camp is held at Plumpton other fears. Just as the use they have predictable sums of deal with the challenges of happy ending. He was joined the Lord; Racecourse in the middle of a of the gloria at the end of money flowing into the bank meeting their ever-increasing in his efforts in hymnody by field in a remote and rural part his praises shall ever be in psalms in the liturgy makes each month and bills are paid costs.” fellow Irishman Nicholas Brady without worrying whether the of Sussex. Su-mup was still my mouth (BCP) sure they all have a Christian Once a church has joined the next Sunday collection will be able to find a strong enough (1655-1726), who became reference, so the final verse of scheme, the benefits become V1 Through all the changing sufficient. Additionally, PGS signal to make transactions chaplain to King William III Tate and Brady’s hymn, with so apparent that no one has yet scenes of Life, in trouble does all the administrative for merchandise and the odd and incumbent of the parish its ascription to the Trinity, asked to leave it. To help your and in joy, work for the monthly reclaim last-minute day ticket. of Stratford-upon-Avon, to serves a similar purpose. church increase its income, of Gift Aid from HM Revenue produce the new version of the praises of my God shall why not consider joining “Although it was not super Do you have a favourite and Customs. metrical psalms in 1696. still PGS? Churches not in PGS, speedy it did work and made hymn you would like Neville life a whole lot easier and safer One of the best known of my heart and tongue to unpack? If so, email Julie Sear, or who are planning a wider incumbent at St Mary’s stewardship campaign, should with less cash being held onsite. these is “As pants the hart employ (Tate and Brady) communications@chichester. We will certainly be using it for cooling streams”, a anglican.org with your Hartfield, said: “Our total contact John Kemp for further It is relatively easy to trust again at May Camp.” paraphrase of Psalm 42. suggestion. planned regular giving has assistance. God and praise him in the The other is “Through all the in-creased by 23 per cent since 26 FAITH IN SUSSEX ISSUE 19 27

‘We are living in an irrational

Rev Jane Bartlett, assistant civilisation, we campaigns, and in the personal - Climate change - in Shoreham was also don’t think we lifestyles of your congregation. among those who took part. For more information visit She said: “I travelled with are part of the https://ecochurch.arocha.org. my husband John Watters to uk/ we need relentless the biggest lobby the UK has material world.’ “All in all, it was a peaceful ever seen. Its purpose was demonstration. We spoke to a to tell MPs that we when it Later in the day, as part of a policeman who said the only action now comes to the climate crisis, group of local constituents, aggravation he’d had was when we cannot take our foot off meeting our MP, one of 650 someone challenged him for ‘WE are living in an irrational campaigners at the mass lobby Now, was to ensure that MPs the accelerator pedal. such meetings, strung out drinking his coffee from a civilisation,’ said former of Parliament to urge MPs to hear the message loud and “Our day began with two along both sides of the Thames, disposable cup.” Archbishop . act on climate change. clear, that words and targets informative workshops at St I was reminded of some of ‘We don’t think we are part of are not enough but must be Christian Aid regional The group represented by Martin-in-the-Fields, Trafalgar Rowan Williams’s other words, the material world.’ He likened followed by resolute and co-ordinator Mark Johnson Caroline Hodges, from Trinity Square. The first was an as we wrestled with difficult the climate crisis as like sitting effective action. was also present as was East Church, Lewes, and Anne exploration of faith based questions about policy and on a tree branch whilst sawing Worthing and Shoreham MP Stone, from St Mary’s, East “Recent scientific evidence non-violent direct action, with practical action. ‘The climate it off. He was speaking to a Tim Loughton. Grinstead, gathered at St shows the climate is changing Jewish, Buddhist and Christian crisis is not just about problem packed audience at Church Martin-in-the-Fields Church more rapidly than predicted perspectives. We looked at solving, important as that is. The mass lobby was supported House, Westminster as part of in Trafalgar Square ahead of - for example the Arctic is what religious groups can learn It’s also about the sickness by Christian Aid, the Faith an interfaith event during ‘The a “Walk of Witness” along warming very much faster than from the non-violent direct in our spiritual life that is for The Climate Network and Time is Now’, a mass lobby of Whitehall and an interfaith expected. So Christian Aid say action of Extinction Rebellion. dominated by greed, anger and major environmental and MPs organised by different event. that 2050 is too late - they are acquisitiveness.’ And it’s here conservation organisations faith groups. “The second workshop, calling for more rapid action that it struck me that churches, including the Sussex Wildlife Diocesan environmental officer organised by CAFOD, the Members from the Diocesan to reach net zero by 2045 at alongside other faith groups, Trust and CPRE. Rev Debbie Beer said: “The aim Catholic development Environmental Action Group the latest.” could be beacons, catalysts of the mass lobby, The Time Is charity, made clear that were among concerned and partners with secular radical practical action has society, reclaiming a just to be taken at every level: culture, and in the words of Recent scientific households, churches, dioceses, Rowan, ‘showing how we can communities, businesses, live gratefully, in tune with one evidence shows the governments – to achieve another and the environment.’ the goal of net zero carbon climate is changing emissions in the UK by 2050. “If your church wants to be one of these beacons, a great place more rapidly than “We then journeyed in our to bring that vision to reality thousands from Trafalgar is by participating in the Eco predicted Square, along Whitehall Church award scheme. This is towards Westminster. The a resource designed to equip hope was to lobby our MPs your church to express care to bring forward policies to for God’s world in worship achieve net zero greenhouse and teaching; in how you look gas emissions by 2050. after your buildings and land; in how you engage with your local community and in global 28 FAITH IN SUSSEX ISSUE 19 29 PARISH NEWS

DEVELOPING A COMMUNITY HUB

ST PAUL’S Church in (providing support for and exemplary, but they are Chichester was thrilled to refugees and asylum seekers), restrained by the buildings receive a grant of £25,000 Chichester Anna Chaplaincy which need to expand and be from the Garfield Weston (resourcing the spiritual refurbished. I wholeheartedly Foundation towards the journey of older people), support the building project redevelopment of its Chichester Boys’ Brigade and wish them every success.” BUILDING HOMES IN RWANDA parish centre. and Girls’ Company, a long- One of the donors is established parent and toddler This major project includes Greg Mahon from wealth group, and a weekly breakfast building a new kitchen and management firm Rathbones. MEMBERS of Trinity International are doing for the homeless, as well upstairs meeting room at the He said: “We are delighted Church, Lewes, visited towards reconciliation as parishioners. Rwanda as a continuation in communities where centre, which was built in 1993. to support you in building a So far, the parish has legacy for the local community. of their partnership with families of both survivors It is being led by Rev received money from Garfield I would urge my colleagues the Diocese of Cyangugu and perpetrators live side Canon Simon Holland with Weston, Allchurches Trust, in the business community and Life In Abundance by side, sometimes with fundraising spearheaded Skipton Building Society to assist where possible, both International, an African tension and conflict. by the curate, Rev Martha Trust Foundation, Beatrice financially and practically, this community development Weatherill. She said: The We believe that through the Laing Trust, Sussex Historic great venture.” Rathbones has organisation and one of fundraising would not have gift of a house and placing the Churches Trust, Rathbones pledged £5,000 towards Trinity’s mission partners. been possible without the family into a new community, Chichester and West Sussex the project. help of Katherine Prior, the The team took part in they will become witnesses County Council. The church, diocesan fundraising adviser. One community user said: community projects and to the people around them.” which is in the Chichester It has been hard work soaked “The centre is like family to activities including working said Jonathan Lamb, LIA-UK Conservation area, has in prayers. I have enjoyed it me. It was where the idea was alongside a local building team Director and the mission community members clear an previously received a and have learned a lot.” first discussed of building our to help construct a simple team leader. overgrown road near the house. Heritage Award from Nations United Football team timber-framed, mud-lined The church and parish centre, Chichester City Council. The day of the official handover After Umuganda, the team, with coaching from Chichester house. near Chichester Festival of the house coincided with together with the builders, The Mayor of Chichester University. Nations United Theatre, are thriving under Previous houses built by a unique community event the family who received Richard Plowman supports is one of the first all-refugee the leadership of the rector Trinity mission teams were for that takes place on the last the house, local leaders, the scheme and was football teams in the UK.” and his team. widows of the 1994 genocide. Saturday of each month across neighbours and members of impressed with the excellent Another said: “The centre Now, as in this case, support is Rwanda. Umuganda - meaning the church, gathered for the They have developed into presentation and booklet helps me with my English, also being given to families of community work - engages official handover ceremony. a valuable community about it. He said: “The width to make friends and deal genocide perpetrators. the whole country, including The customary speeches were resource for many groups and variety of support given government ministers. The with some of my problems.” This showed the work the local made and the house and family and organisations, including to the community by St team was invited to help church and Life In Abundance were blessed with prayers. Sanctuary In Chichester Paul’s Church is much needed 30 FAITH IN SUSSEX ISSUE 19 31

CAFE IS A SIGN OF SUPPORT HONOUR FOR PARISH MAGAZINE

A SIGN language cafe at Vanessa Howard, a member of started a new and exciting THE creative brain behind Helen is a freelance graphic “They also said that the use a church in Eastbourne the Hello Church group, said: opportunity to serve deaf the Henfield, Shermanbury designer and juggles running of images, sub heads and pull is proving a big draw. “We have had six meetings so people by providing a Welcome and Woodmancote parish her own business with being quotes are great tools to break far and have welcomed around BSL cafe. It is one of the successful magazine has been a mother. She has a Masters information into readable a dozen people. People seem outcomes of a conference “Please pray that the deaf recognised with an award. degree in theological research chunks, and not to be afraid to be prepared to travel some organised back in September people who come to the cafe from Durham University. of white space. distance to attend, for example Every year the Association 2017 by a group of Christians may experience the love of from Hove. of Church Editors One edition of the magazine “I think one of the main issues in the area focused on the Christ and feel welcome. recognises those involved will take her between 30 and with a lot of parish magazines inclusion of deaf and hearing- “A BSL [British Sign Language] You can support this new in the production of parish 40 hours a month, depending is trying to fit too much on to impaired people in churches. interpreter attends to facilitate venture in prayer, but if you magazines. on how much content there is. the page, something we are all communication when needed. are interested you could even The conference was called guilty of. All deaf/BSL users are welcome learn BSL.” And Helen Boosey, from Helen took over editing it in Hello Church - Can You to come along and we would Henfield, was picked as the 2016 and when the designer “The biggest pains I have Hear Me? and since then The group is also running be grateful if you could spread 2019 winner in the category stepped down she became are the same for all editors the organising group has BSL classes and hopes to the word through your church of “layout and design” for her both editor and designer. everywhere and that is keeping continued to meet to try train people to communicate church, St Peter’s in Henfield deadlines and photographs not networks.” She said: “I think the key to find ways of increasing with those whose main and Shermanbury with suitable for printing. things the judges were looking inclusion and accessibility Daphne Brett who heads up the language is BSL. To find out Woodmancote. for deaf and hearing-impaired café project said: “The café is more, contact the group at for was consistency, not just “I love working with my people in churches. a demonstration that we love [email protected] or The magazine, a 52 full-colour of message but also layout. contributors who send in the and care about deaf people through the website http:// publication, has been in print They emphasised the need for most fantastic and interesting The new Deaf Café at Victoria and are interested in them and www.hellochurch.co.uk where since 1887 and each month editing of text, not just to fit articles every month. I am Baptist Church in Eastbourne their concerns. We are hoping you will also find information 1,000 copies are sold to the with the voice of the magazine constantly learning about meets on the third Sunday that by showing them the love about the next café meeting on community. but also to ensure that articles the people who live here, the of every month, from 2.30 of Jesus they will want to know July 21st. are short and punchy. history of the village and to 4.30pm in the church’s the Saviour who prompts us to finding out just how much is welcome centre. love and care for them. going on. It is a great honour to be able to speak to people “Having BSL interpreters in AN IMPROVED kitchen at Jim Webb, kitchen manager, through the magazine BISHOP RICHARD said: “This has all been services can be costly because JACKSON SAMPLES St John’s Church Centre in every month.” we do not have a wealth of BACON SANDWICHES Southbourne has enabled made possible because of Christian interpreters in our SERVED BY JIM WEBB the church to reach more our fantastic new kitchen churches. That is a desperate people through hospitality. facilities and the efforts of need worth praying for; our fully trained St John’s Each weekday morning the however we have the support volunteers. church café, Coffee Connect, of a BSL interpreter who VICTORIA BAPTIST CHURCH serves tea, coffee and home- “We were delighted that interprets for those who attend made cakes. Now, thanks to Bishop Richard Jackson was the café at a reduced cost.” better facilities, it also hosts able to launch our Tuesday Diocesan disability adviser a “Tuesday Special”. Special before leading a Rev John Naudé said: short service of prayer Since June Coffee Connect “The opportunity to reach a in the church.” has been offering additional marginalised group of people food until 12.30pm. The Bishop Richard’s visit was one is always difficult but the Tuesday Special now includes of many he made to churches Christians in Eastbourne at a range of sandwiches, soup across Sussex as part of his Victoria Baptist Church have and the dessert of the day. Diocesan Prayer Pilgrimage in the lead up to Pentecost HELEN BOOSEY (Whit) Sunday on June 9. 32 FAITH IN SUSSEX ISSUE 19 33

EVERYTHING IS ALL RIGHT... Healthcare chaplaincy is an enormous privilege of being with people - patients, ...untilReflections on ithospital isn'tchaplaincy relatives and staff - along life’s journey By Rev Peter Wells, recently retired lead chaplain, Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals NHS Trust

DURING my years of a coffee in someone’s office or animates them. The result can me about wanting to work in parts of the hospital at all meeting patients, relatives while someone is trying to find be that a patient, or relative healthcare is we are all working times of the day and night. and staff in hospital, the one their way through the maze or member of staff wants to with people who do not really We give people the space to overriding discussion is that of corridors and staircases to talk to someone, although they want to use the healthcare talk about their fears and their life is OK until something reach their loved one. might never have spoken to system but have no alternative, hopes, the issues they have goes wrong and you lose anyone before, and don’t know and thus we see people who never thought about before, Becoming an inpatient, control of your life. who to talk to. It is then the really do not want to be in give them the respect and whether by planned admission chaplaincy team is contacted. hospital. Who would? Trying space to make decisions, This can be sudden - a car or by sudden circumstance to support people whose lives to ponder further, too. accident or heart attack, a ,gives people one thing the staff A lot of time is spent by have been changed is what terminal diagnosis - or more do not have, and that is time. chaplains and chaplaincy The words of Archbishop Oscar the staff spend their time slow, as in cases of dementia, Time to lie and think about volunteers talking to patients Romero have been a source of now going to be part of their trying to address. They see, the need for amputation or what is, or may, happen to you, and relatives who would never huge relevance for me in my story for the rest of their lives. hear and try to help so many because a baby was born to listen to the conversations normally speak to someone role as a hospital chaplain, as different people, some anxious, prematurely or poorly and Everything was OK, and now of other patients and their such as them. Patients who are well as life in general: “We difficult, demanding. Given needs to be on the neonatal it isn’t. families, to overhear what is religious are often supported cannot do everything, and the vast number of procedures, unit for several weeks. being told to another patient, by their faith leader or ask there is a sense of liberation in Healthcare chaplaincy is an operations and admissions to wonder if the staff are the chaplains to offer support realising that. This enables us Up to these points people’s enormous privilege of being that take place throughout the talking about you, to work because they are not able to get to do something, and do it very lives were fine, they had plans with people - patients, relatives whole hospital and across the out what a look on a member into the hospital as regularly well. It may be incomplete, but for the day ahead, the future and staff - along life’s journey whole year it is reassuring that of staff’s face means, time to as they wish. And if you are it is a beginning, a step along and expectations. The need and offering to be there for as so much goes so well. recall life and think what the not religious and want to talk the way, an opportunity for for healthcare, sudden or not, long as they are in hospital, future might look like and about your concerns, who do Some people ask: “How do you the Lord’s Grace to enter and requires a recalibration which or for as long as they are a what happened in the past. you turn to in hospital? The express your faith working do the rest. We may never see everyone manages differently. member of staff. At the Royal issues patients and relatives in healthcare?” or “Isn’t it a the end results, but that is the Some respond with denial and Sussex County Hospital in It is by having so much time want to talk about can cause good opportunity to convert difference between the master do not want to accept what is Brighton there is a very special that patients and relatives can them a lot of concern and that people?”. Chaplaincy is about builder and the worker. We are happening, others can only Victorian chapel and at the begin to think about what is affects how they view their living out our faith and belief workers, not master builders; see the worst outcome and Princess Royal in Haywards important, what gives their time in hospital and how they in how we meet and be with minsters, not messiahs. We are others have a more sanguine Heath a more modern chapel. life meaning, what motivates face the sudden changes to people. It is about being prophets of a future not our approach. However people However, the vast majority of them. These we regard as their lives. seen, whether ordained or own.” (From Xaverian respond, their lives are never the work is not carried out in the spiritual issues. After all, lay, whether employed or a Mission Newsletter). going to be the same again. one of these spaces but at the spirit is about what ever gives And what of the staff? The chaplaincy volunteer, in all Whatever has happened is bedside, in the corridor, over someone’s life breath, whatever curious thing that strikes 34 FAITH IN SUSSEX ISSUE 19 35

T he Year Each one of us is What is Cursillo? What makes Cursillo unique? The word is from the In the UK there is a huge different, but we Spanish cursillos which variety of Christian courses, are all part of the means a short course. retreats and festivals we can choose from and they are a The Spanish Civil War body of Christ. great source of refreshing, but of Vocation left the country ravaged, very often what we draw from the Second World War those times is not so easy to IN THIS, the Year of It is also important to keep Since it began in 1947, and followed soon after, but Cursillo is a method within transport back into parish Vocation, I hope we can in mind that all the parts we within our own diocese since undeterred, a group of laymen the Anglican Church which is life. After a Cursillo weekend, look afresh at our own play are as important as one 2000, Cursillo has explored had been making plans for passed from diocese to diocese, we return to parish life to call to vocation. another. We would not be “who I am”, “who Jesus is for a youth pilgrimage to help bishop to bishop. what we call our “fourth day” human if sometimes we did me” and “what Jesus is calling restore the spiritual life of Each one of us is different, but which is the rest of our lives. not think others seem to have me to do for him”. That’s their young men. Workshops Cursillo was given to the we are all part of the body of Here we continue to energise greater gifts or a greater role simplistic written like that, were established to study the Chichester Diocese in 2000. Christ, and we all have a part and encourage one another to play in the scheme of things so it takes more to explore. fundamentals of Christian Rev Jayne Prestwood (the to play in transforming the through ongoing support, than us - it is so important living, and to spiritually officer for lay vocation and world for Christ. But along the way Cursillo both in small groups within to remember we all have our prepare themselves to ministry) is our advocate also explores afresh what the parish and larger Each one of us has been given own parts to play and that be apostles of Christ, re- helping us to maintain is a rule of life. diocesan gatherings. different gifts, attributes, they are all important in the dedicating their lives to Cursillo’s part of the mission talents and different ways wider scheme of things. The There are many within the Christian Mission and the and ministry of the diocese. We are passionate about of making use of those important thing is we make diocese who have shared a long journey ahead. There are a number of courses spiritual renewal in the parish gifts. However we do need use of our gifts to the best of Cursillo weekend and the and across the diocese. We are In 1948 some 70,000 young in discipleship on offer in the to acknowledge those gifts, our abilities to work for the following support groups, glad that you are too because people set out in pilgrimage diocese and Cursillo is but accept ourselves as we are as glory of God. so if you would like to know one. It’s a residential three-day the heart of Cursillo is clergy God’s instruments, and make more, do have a word with to the shrine of St James at So this is an exciting year course running from Thursday and laity working together, use of them for God’s purpose me through the Chichester Compostela. The pilgrimage to explore what we can do evening to Sunday afternoon. sharing God’s love with and remember that all comes Cursillo website. was so successful that in 1949 for God, not in ways beyond It challenges, surprises and everyone. from God. What we do is for the Bishop of Mallorca Juan our capability but within the People who have made their delights us as we take a fresh God’s glory not ours. Hervas got together with Interested? capability God has already Cursillo (which literally means Eduardo Bonin to hold the look at our journey of faith, Why not take a look given us. a short course) do not wear a first Cursillo weekend, which a step of faith - which some at our website http:// label of “Cursillo”. They are describe as a springboard to For me, it’s particularly became known as Cursillos de chichestercursillo.co.uk/ and just members of congregations new life in Christ - a better exciting, for the intention Christiandad - a short course browse through the “About across the diocese who have understanding of God’s call, of the year is precisely what in Christian living. Cursillo” pages. Please talk to explored the notion of vocation, a renewed energy for your vicar and when you are Cursillo is all about. And The Cursillo method was and whose task here is to apostolic action. ready, download an application Cursillo has been actively attractive, it provided much- support their parish priest in form from the download page involved in the preparation of needed spiritual renewal, Who is it for? the work of Christ in their area. and get in touch. We would some of the material for the it literally went global, Cursillo welcomes laity and But generally you will find they love to welcome you on to a year, notably “setting God’s across continents, across clergy, and - as our leaflet says have taken their roles seriously Cursillo weekend to explore people free”. denominations, into schools, - is open to anyone active in and are actively involved in the journey with you as you universities and prisons. Church life who wants to serve that work. God in the Church and the catch a glimpse of what the The next Cursillo weekend is Is Cursillo a special club? world around them. Spirit has in store for your life. October 17 to 20. No, in fact for us in the UK, 36 FAITH IN SUSSEX ISSUE 19 37

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FAMILY EVENTS Wonderful World on Friday, November 1, 10am to 3pm Live better together (last entry 2.30pm) Come along to the cathedral a reflection on the meaning of peace for holiday fun. Families can THE HIGH ALTAR AT follow a trail, collect a prize and take part in creative crafts. It is £2.50 per child with no BEHIND THE SCENES discussion and is also dementia need to book, just drop in. LIVE Better Together is a scheduled events there will be The annual Quaker peace AT CHICHESTER friendly. Followed by tea Suitable for children aged series of events taking place a prayer station for peace in the lecture is the final event in CATHEDRAL and cake in the Eastern Arm. three to 12, accompanied by this autumn, each with a cathedral where visitors are the series, with the theme of Tickets are £3.50 from sue. an adult. For further details This free tour at 11am on theme for discussion and invited to light candles or offer Stopping Wars Before They [email protected]. contact Luna on 01243 812986 Saturday, September 21, is reflection about what peace prayers for peace, as well as a Start. It is at 6pm on Saturday, uk or call 01243 812497. or see the event page on the a chance to look behind the means in our own lives, peace and reconciliation trail November 9, at the Quaker cathedral website. community and the wider to explore. Meeting House, Priory Road, scenes and see areas normally SAFE SPACES world. It begins on Saturday, Chichester. closed to the public. You can On Tuesday, October 1, there September 21, International visit the Song School, high up will be a talk entitled From The theme for this year’s an exhibition by Pallant House Day Of Peace. in the triforium and discover Gallery’s creative collective Swords To Ploughshares: International Day of Peace is its secret chamber. You will SPECIAL SERVICES The programme opens with Conflict And Climate, Peace Climate Action For Peace. The also visit the library and the Friday, October 4, to Sunday, “recipe for peace”, a free drop- And Prosperity. It will examine Day Of Peace was established Bishop’s Chapel. There is November 3 THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY in family friendly event for all the connection between in 1981 by the United Nations disabled access to Bishop’s This exhibition is produced Thursday, Aug 15 ages on the Cathedral Green. conflict, climate and natural General Assembly and two Chapel, but not to the It takes place on September resources, and how prosperity decades later, in 2001, the by a group of artists who 5pm, evening prayer (said) library and Song School. have each created a personal 5.30pm, sung eucharist from 21 from 1.30pm to 3.30pm could be assured for all. Dr General Assembly unanimously All are welcome. and is a chance for everyone to Ruth Valerio, global advocacy voted to designate the day response to Chichester Cathedral and the concept of discover recipes from all over and influencing director at as a period of non-violence THE INSTALLATION OF the world shared by people who Tearfund, will be speaking and cease-fire. The United ART VIEWS safety. The work will explore ARCHBISHOP ANGAELOS live in and around Chichester. on this important topic that Nations invites all nations and @ CHICHESTER themes including people, place AS CANON OF HONOUR Recipes and some ingredients is such a significant feature people to honour a cessation of CATHEDRAL and presence through a range of media. Tuesday, September 24 will be available to take away, of our world today. The talk hostilities during the day and Thursday, October 3, 5.30pm, evensong and the event will be followed runs from 6.30pm to 7.30pm to otherwise commemorate it 1.30pm to 3.30pm by an interfaith thanksgiving in Vicars’ Hall at the cathedral. through education and public LICENSING OF READERS in the Lady Chapel at 4pm It is free but booking is awareness on issues related Art Views is an opportunity to which everyone is essential at ticketsource.co.uk to peace. to look at and discuss selected Saturday, September 28, warmly invited. or from the cathedral shop. work of art in Chichester 11am Further information about Cathedral. Share your thoughts Recipe for peace is a On Thursday, October 17, the Live Better Together and enjoy hearing other partnership project between an interfaith panel on climate Programme can be found at EVENSONG FOR people’s responses, with a PARISH LINKS Chichester Cathedral, the change will discuss “what www.chichestercathedral.org. facilitator from Pallant House Quakers in Chichester, role, if any, should faith-based uk. Gallery. This is open to anyone Sunday, October 6, 3.30pm Sanctuary in Chichester and organisations play in efforts interested in joining the art UK Harvest. Alongside the to combat climate change?”. 38 FAITH IN SUSSEX ISSUE 19 39

CHICHESTER over the past 22 years. The project. Every £1 donated will CATHEDRAL FESTIVAL festival will take place from protect this sacred place for OF FLOWERS 2020 May 28 to 30 2020 (champagne generations to come. To donate BOOKS preview May 27) and tickets contact Ali George, head of AND REVIEWS Designer of the Festival Of will be on sale from fundraising, on 01243 812480 REVIEWS BY CANON JOHN TWISLETON Flowers 2020 Lyn Robinson autumn 2019. or trust@chichestercathedral. revealed the theme as Realms org.uk or send a cheque payable Of Glory, featuring quotations ROOF RESTORATION to Chichester Cathedral Trust from the Bible, psalms, marked “roof appeal”. hymns, carols and prayers in The first phase of the newly picturesque tableaux, gardens restored and re-covered roof and pedestal arrangements. JOIN THE RIDE above the cathedral quire and AND STRIDE TEAM These include a Garden presbytery is now complete. Of Eden; the sailing of the With the cloak of scaffolding In recognition of the generous Mayflower to America 400 removed, you can now see grant from Sussex Historic years ago; summer, autumn the first indication of how the Churches Trust, Chichester and winter gardens; an cathedral will look when the Cathedral has pledged to Easter garden; a rainbow; a lead roof is fully reinstated. enter a team to participate heavenly feast, and angels The silvery grey is in contrast in this year’s Ride And Stride in the cloisters among many to the verdigris that has on Saturday, September 14. other displays. More than 200 adorned the cathedral since David Coulthard, communar flower arrangers will interpret the 1950s, however, this and executive director of SENSING THE DIVINE SPIRIT AND SACRAMENT Lyn’s designs, transforming change has received positive Chichester Cathedral, is ANDREW MAYES ANDREW WILSON the 900-year-old cathedral comments from regular leading the team on a cycle into a stunning visual array worshippers and visitors alike. route starting from I HAVE been puzzling over John’s Gospel all IMAGINE a church capturing both of creative, imaginative and One said: “The lead roof makes the cathedral. my life and was rewarded by Andrew Mayes’ charismatic and sacramental streams beautiful flower arrangements. the cathedral appear more new book which starts away from the theological through recapturing God’s grace. Sussex- Chichester Cathedral received solid – more permanent.” in the senses. It inspired me and somewhat connected Andrew Wilson coins the Hugh Bonneville, star of stage a substantial grant of £25,000 Another said: “The grey of disarmed my questioning. Andrew’s experience amalgam “eucharismatic”, playing on the and screen, was announced as from Sussex Historic Churches the roof makes the stonework of the Holy Land and spiritual direction helps Greek “gracious” origin of both “eucharist” the 2020 patron. The Festival Trust to support the vital of Flowers is a biennial event appear more golden.” him approach John’s gospel from a novel and “charism” to bid expansion of project to restore and re-cover perspective helpful to those who struggle with narrowness in both traditions. Liturgical organised by Chichester Thanks to the generosity of the cathedral’s roof. The the literal. Sensing the Divine has the sub- churches resonate with the worship of Cathedral Restoration and individuals and grant-making trust supports urgent repairs text “John’s word made flesh”. It celebrates the church through the ages but can lack Development Trust. It attracts organisations the Chichester and restoration for historic John’s emphasis on Christ engaging through exuberant praise. Exuberant Pentecostalism 15,000 visitors and has raised Cathedral Trust has currently churches, chapels and meeting touching, seeing, hearing, tasting and smelling can shrink away from sacraments through more than £1 million towards raised £4 million towards houses across Sussex. The in reawakening life in all its fullness. The book unease with formality. The author is prophet the cost of restoration work the estimated £5.8 million funds distributed are raised succeeds in earthing John’s gospel in reality, for, of the eucharismatic church of the future from the annual Ride And to repeat one of its Merton quotes,“Through real in which “the triune God is experienced… Stride, a sponsored ride or things we can reach him who is infinitely real”. through the physical symbols of bread, walk in which people all over Why? Because “the word was made flesh” wine and water, through the Word read and Sussex walk or cycle between (John 1:14). proclaimed, and the presence of the Holy churches, exploring and Spirit among us”. In its aspiration to increase enjoying the countryside. BRF 2019 £10.99 ISBN 9780857466587 207pp joy and deepen worship in churches across If you would like to join David’s traditions Spirit And Sacrament is a gift cycling team or would prefer of a book. to walk contact Ali George on 01243 812480 or trust@ Zondervan 2018 £9.99 ISBN 978-0310536475 128pp HUGH BONNEVILLE PATRON OF FESTIVAL chichestercathedral.org.uk. OF FLOWERS 2020 Welcome to the tallest school chapel in the world

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