A NEWSPAPER FOR THE CANBERRA & GOULBURN DIOCESAN COMMUNITY VOL. 31 FREE N0. 2 3,900 COPIES EVERY MONTH ANGLICAN NEWS March 2014 Plan for transfer of Anglicare’s aged care facilities announced RSL Lifecare to take over fi ve care centres After a thorough review, the Board of “two organisations share similar values, Anglicare (NSW South, West & ACT) is four key aims for Anglicare’s aged care pleased to announce a new stage in the services will be preserved”. These are: development and growth for Anglicare’s 1. a commitment to the local community, fi ve residential aged care facilities. building on the wonderful support of “Together with the Bishop-in-Council our volunteers and donors; of the Anglican Diocese of Canberra and 2. providing state-of-the-art facilities that Goulburn, the Board of Anglicare has meet the needs of people requiring unanimously resolved to transfer owner- care and service, not only today but ship of these facilities to RSL LifeCare,” into the future; said the Presiding Member of the Angli- 3. building the Anglican Church’s care Board, Professor Ingrid Moses. spiritual care of older people in the There are two facilities affected ACT and the south coast of NSW; and in Canberra: Ginninderra Gardens 4. ensuring staff continue to receive and Brindabella Gardens, and three the highest quality professional on the NSW South Coast: Bimbimbie development, training and support at Merimbula, Nullica Lodge at Eden so they are able to do what they do and Mariner Park at Tura. The best - caring for their residents and sale arrangement also includes co- community clients. TRANSFER: Chairman of RSL Lifecare, Major Rod White, and Bishop Stuart located Independent Living Units and Anglicare CEO Jeremy Halcrow said shake hands after signing the contract to transfer Anglicare’s aged care community aged care packages. The that “alignment with Anglicare’s mission” facilities. Departmental process of transferring was a very important consideration. the bed licenses is expected to take “One of the most exciting aspects three months. of the arrangement is that it will allow Mr Ron Thompson CEO of RSL the Anglican Church and Anglicare New Director for St Mark’s LifeCare said the arrangement means to continue delivering the existing that “these services will remain available chaplaincy and pastoral care services Bishop Trevor Edwards, President of for local people”. to the residents. Most signifi cantly, the St Mark’s Council, announced today the “With RSL LifeCare’s involvement new chapel at Brindabella Gardens will appointment of The Reverend Dr Andrew comes a commitment to continuing the be consecrated and operated by the Cameron as Director of St Mark’s National great service of Anglicare and ensuring the Anglican Church.” Theological Centre. strengthening of future services,” he said. Mr Halcrow also said the sale would The appointment follows a careful, thorough The new ownership arrangement sees allow Anglicare to re-focus on two core and rigorous selection process by St Mark’s RSL LifeCare announcing a commitment purposes – caring for vulnerable children Council and the Bishop in Council which must to upgrade and reopen the Ginninderra and helping people overcome poverty. give its consent. It will be effective from 1st July Gardens nursing home, to refurbish “We will now be in a stronger 2014, and follows the resignation of the Right the Brindabella Gardens nursing home position to face some of the major policy Reverend Dr Tom Frame. and also to redevelop residential care at challenges happening in the community Dr Cameron is currently Senior Lecturer Bimbimbie plus a plan for a dedicated sector. One example is the National in Christian Thought at Moore Theological community lounge for the retirement Disability Insurance Scheme which College where he teaches Christian ethics, social living residents. requires us to make investments in new anthropology, public theology, philosophy and INCOMING DIRECTOR: Professor Moses said that as the IT, fi nance and care systems,” he said. ethics. (continued on page 2) Dr Andrew Cameron. alsoalso inin thisthis issue:issue: Intentional One -Day Clergy Batemans Bay prepares Christian Conference ... page 3 for Spirit ‘14 ... page 5 communityc ... page 7 Page 2 Anglican News March 2014 THE DEAN’S COLUMN
Mission combines evangelism and social action
Remember the Five Marks in a book called Issues facing idealistic days of the late the Christian faith in many of Mission? Christians today and in it he 19th century and early 20th cases became alienated In the 1990’s the Anglican discusses the historical reasons that the kingdom of God and from social concern. The Dean Consultative Council for this split. a Christianised society were Gospel and respectability Phillip developed the Five Marks Stott says : the same thing. This meant were sometimes indistin- of Mission which have been Evangelism and social that in reaction other Chris- guishable. Saunders widely adopted throughout concern have been intimately tians concentrated on evan- Stott concludes that our Anglican Communion – related to one another in gelism and personal charity genuine social concern will including this diocese. the history of the church. only. embrace both social service belief in the one who died and The Mission of the Church Christian people have often The third reason was the and social action - and so do I. rose for us; and without social is the mission of Christ: engaged in both activities quite widespread disillusion and These tensions exist in engagement and action our unselfconsciously, without pessimism after WW1, all our traditions; between Christian faith is not being truly 1. To proclaim the Good News feeling any need to defi ne what which led to a view that the need for evangelisation lived out. But taking the two of the Kingdom; they are doing or why. because of sin society was and personal and community together - we can change the 2. To teach, baptise and irreformable; voices speak- spiritual development on the world for Christ. nurture new believers; ing of the providence and one hand; and the need for common grace of God were Christian social concern and 3. To respond to human need Dean Phillip missing or unheard. action on the other. by loving service; It is my strong The fourth reason was the Of course all the Marks of 4. To seek to transform unjust belief that Christians need spread of the Schofi eld Bible Mission are interdependent; structures of society, to - and its infl uential author Evangelism and Social Action challenge violence of every both evangelism John Darby (founder of the especially. Justice is a sign kind and to pursue peace and social action Exclusive Brethren), who of the Kingdom we proclaim, and reconciliation; together. taught that the present evil and connections with others 5. To strive to safeguard the world is beyond improve- through Social Action can lead Anglican News integrity of creation and ment or redemption, and to authentic evangelism. It is sustain and renew the life of will keep on deteriorating historically true that spiritual A newspaper for the the earth. Stott speaks of what he calls until the coming of Christ. If renewal movements inevitably Canberra and Goulburn “The Great Reversal”. the world is inevitably get- led to social reform. Anglican Diocesan Today I want to look at The reaction against theologi- ting worse and only Jesus Think of the Evangelical community the Fourth Mark of Mission cal liberalism, when many in can fi x it at his coming, and Revival and the social reforms in particular. It has caused both protestant and catholic there is no point trying to of the 19th century, to name Editor: Lewis Hitchick contention at times, but is it traditions became preoccu- reform it. one. Address: PO Box 23 contentious anymore? pied with defending the faith The spread of Christianity It is my strong belief Bathurst John Stott speaks about the and social action took a back among the Victorian middle that Christians need both NSW 2795 split between social concern seat. classes who tended to iden- evangelism and social action Phone: (02) 6331 1722 and action on the one hand, and Reaction to the social gospel tify the Christian faith with together. Our social concern 0427 373 446 personal religion on the other, - which taught in the heady, their own culture, and so and action fl ow out of our Email: anglican.news @bathurstanglican.org.au New Director for St Mark’s NTC (from page 1) Advertising: enquiries to the editor He is also the initiator reputation of being generous Dr Andrew Cameron was dissertation entitled ‘The logic Deadlines: and foundational director in relationships, inspiring ordained in 1993 after obtaining of love: a theological approach Editorial & advertising of the Centre for Christian in his teaching and clear in a Bachelor of Theology to the relationship between Living established in 2011 communication. His leadership (Honours 1) through the ethics and emotion’. 18th of the month prior to to contribute generally style will be collaborative Australian College of Theology. On a more personal note publication. to Christian intellectual and cooperative. I believe he Subsequently he obtained a he is married to Mary-Anne Anglican News is printed by life, including among the will guard the ethos, values Master of Theology with Merit with two adult children. As for Capital Fine Print, Fyshwick, professions. and research culture of St while ministering in the parish hobbies he cycles when he can ACT. Post Print Publication Dr Cameron has been the Mark’s, while creatively and of St Phillip’s Caringbah. and likes listening to jazz. He is No. 299436/00093 Chair of the Social Issues realistically imagining a new He then studied at King’s looking forward to moving to Executive of the Diocese of future for the institution in College in the University of Canberra because he believes Diocesan Offi ces Sydney and since 2004 has a challenging environment. London where he was awarded “it will be a great place to live Central Operations: been responsible for over a Given his long interest in a Doctorate in 2003 for his and work.” hundred briefi ngs on various the intersection between Diocesan Registry topics to educate Christians to theology and culture he will Level 4 think theologically about their assist members of the church 221 London Circuit society. to engage relevantly in Canberra City, ACT 2612 He has had to research contemporary Australia.” Clergy moves and Postal Address: unfamiliar topics and apply Dr Cameron remarked GPO Box 1981 Christian thought to them with that “St Mark’s is a unique appointments versatility. He is an effective organisation, and I’m really Canberra and much valued member of honoured to be invited to take ACT 2601 The Venerable Eric Burton is Locum at Pearce Parish. the Public Affairs Commission part as Director. I’m really Phone: (02) 6245 7101 of the General Synod of the impressed by its Australia-wide The Reverend Jonathan Cole has been appointed Deacon Fax: (02) 6245 7199 Anglican Church of Australia. work in theological education, Assistant at Weston Parish. Bishop Trevor Edwards, ministry development, The Reverend Ken Day has retired from Tumbarumba Parish. Anglican News is a member of the Australian Religious said today that “…it will be counselling, and public The Reverend Harvey Sloane is Locum at Tumbarumba. Press Association. a pleasure to welcome Dr theology. I look forward to The Reverend Tracey Jacob has been appointed Deacon Andrew Cameron to St Mark’s participating in the serious Assistant at Gungahlin Parish. to the strategic role as Director. theological refl ection of its He is broad in his outlook community, and in its formation The Reverend Dave McLennan has been appointed Deacon and sympathies, genuinely of students and other members Assistant at Canberra Parish. respecting diversity. of the Church for mission and The Reverend Peter Malone has been appointed Deacon He comes with a ministry.” Assistant at Braidwood Parish. March 2014 Anglican News Page 3 DIOCESAN NEWS Innovation: a challenge for churches One-day clergy conference considers implications of doing church differently “Innovation is a signifi cant reshaping of the church’s and largely misunderstood theological self-understanding. challenge that confronts Still others see the both congregations and church as needing to reclaim denominations everywhere.” neglected core practices This was the key message around discipleship and that Revd Wayne Brighton multiplication by traditionalists delivered at the diocesan and progressives alike. clergy conference held at Then there is the missional the Australian Centre for paradigm that pushes to build Christianity and Culture on Christian communities out in February 5. the world and causing others Bishop Stuart Robinson to feel that the best features of invited Wayne Brighton congregational life are being to address the conference, abandoned. having recently completed a “Denominations experience PhD at St Mark’s National gridlock when everyone reaches Theological Centre addressing for a different solution because the issue of how leaders of their different theological experience innovation when perspective,” he said. they endeavour to create fresh “Christians fi nd themselves expressions of church. endlessly debating the meaning “Leaders often want of mission, the necessity for EFFECTIVE: Wayne Brighton (right) told the clergy new and creative things and pastoral care and the adequacy conference that innovation was ‘about making what missional initiatives but when of structures and corporate we do as a church more effective’. they hit ‘start’ often nothing policies.” happens,” said Mr Brighton. Wayne Brighton showed that collaboration and competition. comfortable in the fact “It’s easy to attribute the the experience of innovation He maintained that this was that some will work better inability to get new things by senior leaders, practitioners not about blame or taking big than others.” comfort that leaders have with going to either a lack of money and advocates is often one risks but helping each other to When it comes to God’s difference and their yearning to or to blockers who oppose any of mutual frustration. “When explore the opportunities they mission in Canberra and see the love of Jesus transform change at all. The real challenge people start to perceive others have for mission. Goulburn, there is no such thing people and communities is developing a culture to be knockers or blockers to A supportive culture as a magic bullet. suggests that many of the that supports and sustains their hopes and dreams, confl ict encourages people to Supportive cultures not building blocks are here. innovation.” over money and talent becomes understand those around only encourage people to put “Although we are not all Churches fi nd it diffi cult to rampant.” them, especially those who 20% of their time and energy called to pioneer new work,” talk about innovation for many He added that don’t like their products or into starting something new, Wayne Brighton said, “we can reasons. Some are sceptical denominational organisations offerings. New things emerge they also do implementation play a larger part in helping as if innovation is only a had “also become so complex when leaders take the time to and evaluation well. This innovation to work more “business-styled weasel word” that no one really knows what’s ask questions about their own often involves putting in place effectively. When we seek to that corrupts the church. Others happening or whether the commitments and the needs of coaches and mentors to help understand our world by asking associate creativity with artists, various systems are working others. leaders through the process. honest questions and seeking poets and alternative types. properly. Everyone just feels Of course, it is impossible to It takes maturity to talk to do better in God’s mission Sometimes it is threatening as disappointed and defl ated”. predict what will or won’t work about innovation, especially we’re moving in the right it can feel like people are being The challenge for in advance: “We like to believe to honestly distinguish those direction. asked to surrender everything denominations today is in we can pick winners but we’re things that are working from “When we strive to help they love and hold dear. developing a supportive culture often wrong,” he said. “This those that are not. others be the best kind of “Yet innovation is about that cultivates innovation. means that denominations often “Does the diocese have church they can possibly be, making what we do as a church Such a culture values both need to try multiple solutions, a culture that sustains that’s when innovation really more effective and productive. innovation?” he asked. “The fl ourishes.” When we seek to become better at mission, innovation becomes as much a spiritual practice as it is an organisational challenge,” Mr Brighton argued. When it comes to innovating, denominational intentions fl ounder on its complexity. “It’s not simply a matter of tradition versus innovation or even the new against the established,” Wayne Brighton argued. “In most denominations, four paradigms shape the capacity to innovate so that no one sees the problem of mission in the same way.” BOOK LAUNCH: On the Friday evening of the Cathedral Now with Many congregations believe Convention (January 17) Bishop Stuart Robinson that continuity or doing what formally launched ‘‘Deep and Lasting Foundations; the church has always done is Parishes of the Anglican Diocese of Canberra and the best approach for engaging free phone or video calls Goulburn, 2013’, a brief history of the parishes and in mission to a changing world. To others, such conservatism is ministry units of the diocese. Here he discusses the Skype name aidf1967 a problem that requires a radical publication with editors Kevin Stone and Charles Body. Page 4 Anglican News March 2014 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Appeal for responsible use of ‘religious freedom’ Dear Sir the face of respected groups key area of mental health. We Letters ... The independent Member such as Beyond Blue and the should not need this legislation, Anglican News readers are invited to respond to for Sydney, Alex Greenwich, Australian Clinical Psychology we should not want it, and we articles and raise new issues of concern through recently failed in his bid to Association. should say so. the ‘Letters’ column. Safety, respect and a sense remove laws allowing private Our Diocese is actively Letters of 250 words of less will be given preference. schools to discriminate against engaged in delivering education of self-worth should not be Long letters may be edited for reasons of clarity or or expel students on the basis of to young people, and will be open to negotiation. For a space. Name, address and a contact phone number their sexuality. the fi rst education provider Church to take public funds and (for verifi cation) must be supplied. Letters will not Ranged against him were in the new development of deliver a service in the public normally be published without the author’s name. various organisations pleading Googong outside Queanbeyan. space while fl outing community for “religious freedom”. I It makes me uncomfortable to standards is lamentable. Those Letters may be sent to: fi nd it unconscionable that be part of a Church that actively outside the Church view it The Editor Christians should be seeking the seeks to retain discriminatory as abuse, and someday those ANGLICAN NEWS freedom to take actions that can legislation. It would be a breath inside will be called to account PO Box 23 cause active harm to vulnerable of fresh air to see our leaders for the mental anguish, self- BATHURST young people, especially in stand up and be counted in this harm and suicides that result. NSW 2795 Yours sincerely E-mail letters to: Conrad Henley-Calvert Tarago NSW [email protected] 60th anniversary What’s on may remember where you some future Australian republic, of Queen’s fi rst were at that time. The Anglican we do not live in a republic at Southern Churchman was fi lled now, and we probably never visit with refl ections by Bishop will. The Scriptures teach us Dear Sir Burgmann and others on the that we should fear God and St Saviour’s The Queen and the Duke of occasion. honour the King, or Queen. Edinburgh arrived in Australia Sixty years on and I am That means praying for the Coming events at the Cathedral for their fi rst visit in February delighted this year to see that Queen. 1954, exactly 60 years ago. the Anglican Parish of All Some years ago the Queen 8.15am and 5pm Wednesday 5 March What a welcome we gave them! Saints in Brisbane is going to in her Christmas broadcast Ash Wednesday Eucharist The Royal Yacht Gothic offer prayers for the Queen and gave a quiet but very sincere anchored in Farm Cove and the the Royal Family on Australia affi rmation of her personal Monday 10 March Governor General, Sir William Day. The older liturgies Christian faith and how it has Professor Elaine Heath to talk about evangelism, new Slim welcomed them. My father featured regular prayers for sustained her over the years. It monasticism and missional communities decided that a good spot to see the Monarch, and we should would do us all good to follow follow that tradition. I expect her example and be ready to Saturday 15 March them was at the GPO where the Queen walked from her car to some rector or member might give a public affi rmation of our 2pm Launch of the Cathedral Conservation Management lay a wreath at the Cenotaph. say: “But while I have nothing faith, a reason for our hope in Plan with High Tea, Champagne and String Quartet There we waved and cheered against the Queen personally, I God. 7pm Saturday 22 March madly. Those old enough to am a republican” I would reply Reverend Robert Willson An organ recital by David Crean have memories of the occasion that, while we may support Deakin, ACT. 1.45 pm Sunday 6 April Procession and Evensong to mark the anniversary of the arrival of Bishop Mesac Thomas to the Cathedral. Changes for Anglican News Holy Week and Easter Diocesan newspaper to switch to bi-monthly productionn 10am Sunday 13 April Palm Sunday procession with a donkey and Eucharist For the remainder of this year, Anglican Newsws 9am – 3pm Tuesday 15 April will only be published every second month. The next issue will be distributed on the fi rst Diocesan Quiet Day weekend in May, with subsequent issues in July, Eucharist of the Oils and renewal of vows September and November. 7.30pm Thursday 17 April This year has already seen a reduction from Maundy Thursday the usual 16-page issues to twelve pages. Eucharist with foot wash, stripping of the altar and The reduction in frequency and size is prudent when diocesan resources in 2014 are overnight vigil. limited. Including production, printing and 9am Friday 18 April distribution, each issue of Anglican News coststs Liturgy of the Cross between $4,000 and $5,000 so the switch 6pm Saturday 19 April to bi-monthly publcation will amount to a signifi cant saving. Easter Eve, Children’s Service, at the Easter garden. A further factor has been the loss of cost- 6am Sunday 20 April saving benefi ts from the sharing of resources Easter Day Dawn service with the lighting of the new with Bathurst Diocese over the past decade. fi re and Eucharist The changes will mean that the editor 9am Sunday 20 April will only be working on the paper for a few days each month, and therefore may not be Easter Day Eucharist able to respond to emails, phone calls or letters InIn anotheranother 3pm Sunday 27 April immediately. We apologise for any inconveniencece change for this year, year An Ecumenical Social Justice Service these changes might cause. the newspaper is now being distributed on the Contributions will still be very welcome: fi rst weekend of the month rather than the last Our Regular Sunday Services are: please continue to send articles and photographs weekend of the month before the cover date. 8am Eucharist for publication, but please also understand that This means that deadlines have been pushed 10am Choral Eucharist with less pages and less frequent publication there back a few days as well, and while the actual 5pm Evensong 1st Sunday of the month may not be enough space to do justice to all that printing date varies from month to month 5pm F5 Service 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th Sundays is happening across the vast and varied Diocese deadlines will typically be around the 18th of the of Canberra and Goulburn. month before publication. March 2014 Anglican News Page 5 DIOCESAN NEWS
Preparations for Spirit ‘14
Annual event have accepted our invitation to builds on success of be our keynote speakers. Bishop Stuart Robinson past four years is a dynamic leader of a From Batemens Bay diverse church, who believes Parish that lives can be changed, and communities can be In Batemans Bay, the transformed through the love parish team of 30 plus people of Jesus poured into our hearts has been mobilised and through the Holy Spirit. planning is well underway The healing ministry and for the Spirit 14 conference the empowering of people at St Peters Anglican College for the task of spreading the Broulee from April 25-27. Gospel, is a focus for Stuart. HIGH PRAISE: (above) As well as The Reverend Colin “The only way we can be stimulating and encouraging teaching, Walters said, “The conference transformed is by the grace the praise and worship have been a very is geared for those interested of God and the power of the inspiring part of the Spirit conferences at in pursuing the work and Holy Spirit,” Bishop Stuart Batemans Bay over the past four years. ministry of the Holy Spirit in said. the Church today.” The Bishop is also a SPEAKER: (left) Bishop Stuart will be one The theme for this year’s Spiritual Advisor to SOMA of the main speakers at this year’s event. conference is On earth as International. it is in Heaven and we are Kate Jutsum is the Zealand. Kate heads up a churches across Australia will be “too Life-changing to delighted that Bishop Stuart Regional Director for Bethel growing team of Sozo leaders, and New Zealand, and also miss!” Robinson and Kate Jutsum Sozo in Australia and New trains and supports teams in teaches and preaches outside Registrations of the Sozo `world’. For more information or Kate worked as an to register please contact the Emergency doctor prior to Anglican Church in Batemans Young hosts day of practical the shift into Sozo in January Bay on (02) 4472 5822 2011. Kate’s heart is to see or Email: anglicanbbay@ teaching on healing ministry an army rise up of men and gmail.com or visit www. women who are connected anglicanbatemansbay.org.au intimately with God, so that By Kate Watts* they may walk in His destiny Conference Times The Rector of Young Rev’d John Thomas along for them and to bring heaven’s Friday April 25 - doors with assistant Rev’d Geoffrey McAuliffe, invited culture to earth. open 6pm for registrations. Victorious Ministry Through Christ [VMTC] to run a Colin Walters said that Conference commences 7pm ‘Freed to Live’ teaching day on Saturday February 15. the conference will include Saturday April 26 doors Thirty-plus people gathered in the church hall for Testimonies, Teaching, open 9am for 9-30am start. a wonderful day of worship, fellowship and teaching Worship, Prayer Ministry, Dinner break 5pm, Evening on the ministry of healing. Fellowship and Networking session 7pm until approxi- ‘Freed To Live’ is a series of short talks that opportunities. mately 9:30pm cover basic biblical teaching on the principles of The parish team is Sunday April 27 doors open the healing ministry and our own need to be healed expecting that God will move 9-30am for 10am service and set free in Jesus; to be effective in ministering powerfully in people’s lives of Holy Communion with to others. Some of the topics covered include ‘First at this conference and that it Bishop Stuart. steps to Freedom’, ‘Barriers to Healing’, ‘Healing of Wounds and Scars of the Past’ and ‘Total Commitment to Jesus’. A commonly heard saying HOST: St John’s Young, where more than 30 in VMTC is ‘Healed people heal people and Hurt people enjoyed the teaching on healing. people hurt people’. The Rev’d Geoffrey and Meredith McAuliffe, end. Rev’d John and Christine Thomas were also Rev’d Clem and Kate Watts, Peter Cartwright present and John had asked the Canberra VMTC [VMTC Director for ACT and Region] and Chris team to be the ministry team. The service lasted over Cartwright comprised the team presenting the talks. an hour and a half as nearly all who attended came People attending were hungry to learn and grow forward seeking prayer. in their faith and love of Jesus. As well as people The organising group from St John’s Young from St John’s parish, attendees included Bill Pryce and the VMTC team were delighted with the and nine people from the Anglican parish in Forbes enthusiastic response to the day and seeing God at (where Bill Pryce is currently serving as locum work in His people’s lives. Another ‘Freed to Live’ tenens), fi ve from Harden and a few folk from teaching day is planned for March in a Belconnen Young’s New Life Pentecostal church. parish in Canberra. Altogether, they were an enthusiastic group of These teaching days are a means for parishes to people who listened attentively and asked lots of encourage those interested in the healing ministry questions about their own healing as well as seeking to refl ect on important biblical principles of healing to serve God in prayer for others. One lady warmly and consider how they may become involved. described the day as “the gospel in street clothes”. Full VMTC prayer ministry training schools are The following day the VMTC Canberra team being held this year in the Canberra region on May attended the 9.00 am St John’s communion service 15-18 and November 6-9; check the VMTC website as well as a healing service at 1.30 pm, led by Rev’d for further details [www.vmtc.org.au] Geoffrey McAuliffe. It was a simple praise and worship service with Geoffrey delivering a message *Kate Watts was a member of the VMTC team on forgiveness and an opportunity for prayer at the that conducted the teaching day in Young. Page 6 Anglican News March 2014 NEWS FROM THE PARISHES
Cooma welcomes new priest New Director of By Wayne Brighton Music for Manuka Change seems to be the one constant in the ministry Lance After 10 years Lawton, who was welcomed to leading a successful Cooma and inducted as the new music ministry at priest at St Paul’s on February 1. All Saints’, Ainslie, The shift to rural ministry is Matthew Stuckings the latest and most surprising was commissioned as step in his ministry to date. director of music at St Although Lance’s journey Paul’s, Manuka, on 1 has moved in some unexpected December 2013. directions, his passion to help Matthew said he people and congregations to hear is looking forward God’s word, care for each other to developing the and move ahead in mission has long tradition of been a consistent theme. excellent liturgical Born, raised and educated in and choral music at St Canberra, Lance developed an Paul’s. St Paul’s has interest in ministry early in life. a mixed-voice choir He studied humanities at the which leads music Australian National University SURPRISING: Lance Lawton said the change to rural ministry has been the most surprising step in his ministry. at the weekly 10 am to get a grounding before Choral Eucharist, pursuing missionary work with repertoire overseas. transition and change as an a further decade helping spanning across many Lance and his wife intentional interim minister. numerous parishes to accept Christian traditions DIRECTOR: Matthew Stuckings, Rosemary moved to Melbourne Intentional interim and embrace the need for and eras. It also sings shown here in England’s York where be studied at the Bible ministry is where a minister change. a traditional service Minster, has been commissioned College of Victoria, now the is deployed to a congregation After many years working in of Choral Evensong as Director of Music at St Paul’s, Melbourne School of Theology, for an extended period of time a high paced urban setting, for on the second Sunday Manuka. with that objective in mind. between incumbencies. Parishes Lance and his wife Rosemary of each month. A move to the mission that have had one minister for the more relaxed pace of Rehearsals are held fi eld was not to be. Lance a long time or where there is Cooma is a welcome change. each Thursday from 5.45- intensive experience singing subsequently explored mission division and uncertainty about With a strong interest in local 6.45pm. daily evensong and three closer to home and was their direction often make use history, he is particularly keen Matthew is a highly Sunday services. ordained a priest in Melbourne of such ministry prior to making to get to know the mountain experienced choral conductor, Matthew is a current lay diocese in 1986. their next appointment. communities of his new parish. having formed and directed representative to General For the next decade, he Lance had the opportunity ‘I never expected a return to a chamber choir, Igitur Nos, Synod, and is completing a worked in a parish setting in the to develop his skills in this area settled ministry,’ he said, adding in 2003, and presented many degree in theology through St city’s western suburban fringe. with the Churches of Christ, that family commitments had concerts with the Australian Mark’s. While the ministry was good, leading two congregations brought the family home. No National University Choral Singers interested in it was also challenging. After through the process over a doubt, the parish of Cooma has Society (SCUNA). Last year becoming involved in the music leaving parish ministry briefl y, four-year period. He helped found someone with whom a he furthered his training in a ministry at St Paul’s should Lance developed an interest introduce the practice to fruitful journey in mission can course in cathedral music at contact Matthew via matthew. in helping parishes navigate Melbourne diocese and had be developed together. York Minster under renowned [email protected] or 0404 conductor Malcolm Archer, an 136 959. Anam Cara to hold quiet day at Hall
Charnwood Parish is offering an Autumn Quiet Day at St Michael and All Angels church in Hall on Saturday, March 22 The day is open to anyone in the diocese who would like to spend a quiet day with like- minded people in a tranquil rural setting. The Anam Cara Community will facilitate the day which will include times of gathered refl ection and prayer, as well as time for solitary refl ection, journalling, reading and prayer. The day will begin at 10.00 am after gathering from 9.30 for coffee/tea in the Hall Cottage which is adjacent to the church. TRANQUIL SETTING: St Michael and All Angels, Hall - The day concludes at 3.30pm. venue for the Charnwood Parish Quiet day on March 22, Please bring your own to be facilitated by the Anam Cara Community. lunch, morning and afternoon tea provided. friend’. A soul friend walks Jeannette McHugh (0423 121 The day will be led by with you, accepts you as you 915 or 6161 9093) or email: Revd Jeannette McHugh and are, and helps you to deepen [email protected] members of the Anam Cara your relationship with God.) A $5.00 donation to cover Community. If you would like to costs is requested. (‘Anam Cara’ means ‘soul come, please contact Rev’d March 2014 Anglican News Page 7 DIOCESAN NEWS
A journey into intentional Christian community Maggie and Darryl Patterson, who walked away from ‘the good life’ to follow the path God was leading them on, are convening a conference on Missional Wisdom. By Wayne Brighton daughter, Isla, was diagnosed the opportunity to live the “Are we living the good with a heart condition. Isla’s gospel by sharing life together. life or God’s life?” asked passion was to live like The training combines Maggie Patterson as she and an ordinary radical for the distance education with her husband Darryl looked back Kingdom of Heaven. After two coaching, immersive over their achievements and months in a Glasgow hospital, experiences and retreats, lifestyle. Isla died. specifi cally geared to people “We had attained the “Our world shattered but who work full-time. In response ‘Great Australian Dream’,” in the process we were made to Australian interest they are Maggie said, “but as we sat more profoundly aware of being looking to establish a centre, the front veranda, sipping on the threshold of eternity,” possibly in Goulburn. green tea, a feeling of spiritual Maggie said. Missional wisdom incongruence, as vast as the Maggie and Darryl returned Maggie is convening the ocean, washed over us.” to Australia with a passion to Missional Wisdom gathering Maggie and Darryl were form an intentional Christian on March 10 with Elaine and followers of Christ but the community. They decided that Larry as a way of helping other gospel of comfort and security St Joseph’s Girls’ Orphanage people interested in learning had taken over and other than in Goulburn was perfect and about intentional Christian attending church weekly, their subsequently purchased the communities to meet and fi nd lives were not so different to property, which had been vacant ways of helping them grow and secular, middle Australia. for many years. mission. That afternoon, the As part of the journey, “My prayer is that the Pattersons with their three Maggie and Darryl searched event might inspire Australian young children decided to live a the globe for some training Christians to implement new and form of Christianity that looked in how to form an intentional creative ways of being the ‘hands more like Jesus and they prayed community that combined and feet of Jesus’ in their own to that end. They sold their the commitment to spiritual neighbourhoods,” said Maggie. home in Kiama, left their jobs formation with outward action The gathering will be held and set up a bakery to fund a in the broader community. on Monday March 10 (Canberra ministry. Unable to fi nd anything in Day) from 10am to 4pm at “We lived by faith for ten Australia, she connected with St Saviour’s Cathedral, 170 years and saw the hand of God Dr Elaine Heath and Dr Larry Bourke Street, Goulburn. A move in exciting and wonderful Duggins who had set up The donation of $10 is suggested. MMISSIONAL:ISSIONAL: MMaggieaggie andand DarrylDarryl PattersonPatterson visitedvisited a ways,” Maggie shared as they Missional Wisdom Foundation Refreshments will be provided. learnt to rely strongly on the in Dallas, Texas. BBedouinedouin villagevillage atat AbuAbu DhabiDhabi onon theirtheir wayway toto thethe UKUK To register, contact llastast year,year, toto sstudytudy nnewew monasticmonastic communities.communities. Father’s graciousness. Elaine and Larry, both Maggie Patterson on In January 2013, the family elders in the United Methodist 0455 238 289 or visit went to the UK in order to visit Church, set up the Foundation australianmissionalwisdom. several intentional communities as a centre to help Christians eventbrite.com such as Northumbria and Iona. learn how to form intentional During the trip their eldest communities that give people Exploring Missional Wisdom
Bishop Stuart Robinson is Communities in Historical sponsoring a one-day seminar Mainline Traditions). Dr entitled ‘Exploring Missional Duggins is also the author of Wisdom’ at St Saviour’s Simple Harmony, and Dr Heath Cathedral on Monday March is the author of many books and 10. articles including: The Mystic The seminar will feature Way of Evangelism, Longing Rev’d Dr Elanie Heath and for Spring: A new Vision for Rev’d Dr Larry Duggins, Wesleyan Community, We Were co-founders of the Missional the Least of These: Reading the Wisdom foundation, who Bible with Survivors of Sexual will draw on their inspiring Abuse, and more. A book table stories of forming a network featuring these and other titles of monastic communities, will be available. missional house churches, and MISSIONAL: Dr Larry the Academy of Missional Duggins. Wisdom in Dallas, Texas. They will describe the ways the Australian Academy for these kinds of communities Missional Wisdom which will can reorient the established prepare women and men, both church to its God-given laity and clergy, to start and lead missional vocation, and outline missional and new monastic the biblical and theological communities in diverse settings. foundations of this form of Rev’d Dr Elaine A Heath ministry. and Rev’d Dr Larry Duggins The speakers will also are the authors of Missional. offer an opportunity to become Monastic. Mainline. (A Guide a part of the fi rst cohort of to Starting Missional Micro AUTHOR: Dr Elaine Heath. Page 8 Anglican News March 2014 HISTORY
Celebrating arrival of Historybytes by Robert Willson Bishop Mesac Thomas Death by drowning This month I want to first Bishop of Bathurst. quote from some material Betts was born at Parramatta On Sunday April 6 a celebration at I researched and wrote in in 1833, did well as a St Saviour’s Cathedral will mark the the Canberra Times. It was student at the Kings School, 150th anniversary of the arrival of the published on 30 January and at the age of 19 he 1982 under the title “The sailed for England where he fi rst Bishop of the Diocese of Goulburn. similar deaths of two studied for the priesthood Historical Society member Jill Hodgson curates”. Recently through at St Augustine’s College has researched the occasion: the Trove search I found it Canterbury. He was present again. It was my first article at the funeral of Bishop The Goulburn Herald and service began at noon. The in that newspaper. Broughton who died while Chronicle for Saturday 9 April Rev W Sowerby, incumbent In reading accounts of on a visit to England. 1864 records in great detail the at St Saviour’s, installed the early clergy, I became Engaged arrival of the fi rst Bishop of the Bishop of Goulburn interested in the physical Charles Betts gained Goulburn the previous day. after the Metropolitan had dangers of ministry in the excellent results in his Bishop Mesac Thomas read the notarial document early colonial period. When examinations. During his was accompanied on the ‘setting forth that he had we come to a river we take course he became engaged to journey from Sydney by the been present and assisted at it for granted that there will a young lady of Canterbury Metropolitan, Bishop Frederic the consecration of the Rev be a bridge but in the early but she died before they Barker, from whose diocese Dr Thomas to the see of days a flooded river could could be married. Betts of Sydney the new Goulburn Goulburn by his Grace the be a serious barrier, and an finished his studies and diocese had been excised. Archbishop of Canterbury’. attempt to swim across could sailed for home where he The article commences ‘on Bishop Thomas then be fatal. Two of our early was ordained deacon in the borders of the diocese’ on preached ‘an eloquent and clergy perished that way. St Andrew’s Temporary Thursday April 7, when at noon impressive sermon’ from FIRST BISHOP: Bishop Mesac Years ago a friend Cathedral in January 1857. ‘the clergymen, churchwardens, Philippians 2.5 “Let this discovered in a junk shop The rest of his story is and many of the parishioners mind be in you, which was Thomas at the time of his on the South Coast a little soon told. He spent a couple from all parts, met the Right also in Christ Jesus”. consecration as the fi rst Bishop of volume of eight sermons of months at Campbelltown Revds. the Metropolitan and the The mechanics’ institute the Diocese of Goulburn. by the Reverend Charles before being appointed curate Bishop of Goulburn at Paddy’s was the location for the Marsden Betts, curate of at St Saviour’s Goulburn. River, and escorted them to formal recognition of the A.D. Soares, Christchurch, Quean- Goulburn. I was interested There Betts devoted himself the boundary of the diocese of beyan new bishop and the presentation because I had just stumbled to pastoral visiting and Goulburn, to a little temporary of addresses from both clergy John Steele, St Matthias’, Bombala A.B Brownrigg, Albury across his weathered grave in evangelism among his church erected at Wingello Park. and laity to both Bishop Barker the old Goulburn cemetery. scattered flock. He was Others had been waiting at the and Bishop Thomas. Bishop Richd Leigh, St Saviour’s, Goulburn H.H. Britten, Moruya There is a memorial to him drowned in the fl oodwaters church and all joined in a service Barker replied with a prepared in the Cathedral. We are of the Wollondilly River of the Litany led by the minister address outlining the ‘labours After the formalities ‘about sixty gentlemen sat down to luncheon told that he was accidentally while coming home from a of the district, the Rev Edmund and contributions’ that had led drowned in the Wollondilly visit to the Tuena goldfi eld B Procter from Christchurch to the ‘rejoicing of this day’, and at Mandelson’s hotel, the bishops and clergy and the chancellor of the River on July 28, 1857, aged in the mountains to the north. Bungonia. Rev Procter welcomed expressing his thankfulness for 24 years. In the fl oor of St John’s Bishop Thomas and spoke additional ‘episcopal oversight’. diocese being invited guests’. And there were yet more speeches The Anglican Church Canberra there is a brass plate warmly of the advantages to Bishop Thomas replied ex was in his blood because marking the burial place of both parishioners and clergy tempore, thanking everyone fully recorded in the newspaper! April 8, 2014, is an extremely Betts was a grandson of the the Rev’d George Gregory of having a bishop among and saying it would have been famous pioneer priest the who died in very similar them, and rejoiced at his safe impossible for him ‘to have signifi cant date for our diocese: 150 years since the fi rst bishop arrived Rev’d Samuel Marsden. circumstances to Betts. I shall arrival. “He then, with the witnessed so many persons Another grandson was the tell his story next time. churchwardens, presented gathered together on the top of and was installed in this diocese. the parochial address to his the hill outside the city without Lordship’. being deeply affected’. He went In reply ‘His Lordship of on to speak of his sense of calling Goulburn spoke earnestly, by God to the diocese and of his feelingly and most kindly’ to hopes for the future for more the laity and clergy ‘for the ministers and for ongoing support kindness, respect and regard from the laity. evidenced not only in their The fi nal address, presented DIOCESAN CELEBRATION GATHERING address, but in their assembling by MR WP Faithfull, was from such great distances to signed by 1500 members of the greet him’. After refreshments Church of England. Thirteen Sunday 6 April 2014 at Wingello House the party clergy had signed the clergy continued to Marulan and the address, namely: Celebrating 150 years since the installation of bishops stayed overnight at W. Sowerby, St Saviour’s, Bishop Mesac Thomas Shelley’s Flats. Goulburn The next day, Friday April James Allan, St Andrew’s, • Procession to Cathedral 2pm • Historical displays 8, ‘a great number of persons’ Braidwood • Evensong of thanksgiving • Afternoon tea from Goulburn ‘went as far Thomas Druitt, Christchurch, All parishes, churches and diocesan organisations are invited to bring their as the top of the Big Hill’ and Cooma banners and be part of a procession from Mandelson’s to the Cathedral. met the bishops at ten o’clock. Edmund B Procter, Christch- A procession of carriages and urch, Bungonia Gather at Mandelson’s Guesthouse at 2pm (cnr Sloane & Clinton Streets) horsemen escorted them to Samuel Fox, Wagga Wagga Or join the procession at the Cathedral (walk is four blocks) Mandelson’s hotel ‘where his Pierce Galliard Smith, M.A., St Evensong followed by a ‘bring & share’ afternoon tea Lordship and Mrs Thomas John’s, Canberra (Simnel cake provided for Mothering Sunday) had taken up their temporary Charles Hamor Rich, Gold- abode’. fi elds Chaplain Tea & coffee supplied Steady rain prevented the Daniel P.M. Hulbert, M.A., Anglican Historical Society co-ordinating historical displays in hall planned procession to the All Saints Collector and All Welcome cathedral where the installation Gunning March 2014 Anglican News Page 9
Reconciliation is key to closing the gap
Anglicare Chief However what is Executive Jeremy particularly striking about Mr Abbott’s speech is the absence Halcrow refl ects on of the word ‘reconciliation’ the Prime Minister’s itself from the speech. Eureka plans to ‘close Street editor Michael Mullins the gap’ between makes the point in an article indigenous and published last week that the non-indigenous policy emphasis on narrowing the statistical gap is squeezing Australians out the cultural changes that are Our General Manager actually the pre-requisite for Indigenous Services, the outcomes. Without inter- Archdeacon Karen Kime personal reconciliation we lack has stepped down from her speech is Mr Abbott’s focus on the ‘grease on the wheels’ to Anglicare role to take up an education, which he believes is reach the fi nish line. opportunity with Charles Stuart the driving factor to overcome Mullins goes on to say: University. disadvantage in Indigenous Close the Gap’s This has focused my mind communities. He said: on how Anglicare can continue preoccupation with statistics its journey of reconciliation We are not on track to ignores the fractured social within a wider national achieve the more important and political relations conversation that has lost and meaningful targets. between Indigenous and momentum. Because it’s hard to be settler Australia. It makes On Wednesday February literate and numerate without events such as the 2008 12, Prime Minister Tony attending school; it’s hard Apology to the Stolen Generations and the 2000 Abbott delivered a speech to to fi nd work without a basic Sydney Harbour Bridge Parliament on the “Closing the education; and it’s hard to live well without a job. We Walk for Reconciliation seem Gap” policy. The speech is very tokenistic. Especially when intriguing. It may well change are all passionate to Close the Gap. We may be doomed we consider ongoing hurts some people’s preconceived such as the annual Australia ideas about Mr Abbott and his to fail – I fear – until we NEW CHALLENGE: Karen Kime has stepped down from achieve the most basic target Day celebration, and the views on social justice. her role in Anglicare to take up a position with Charles of all: the expectation that Australian War Memorial’s On some issues such as every child will attend school refusal to recognise the death Sturt University, where she will undertake research into justice for Aboriginal people, every day…. So I propose of at least 20,000 Indigenous workplace-based reconciliation. Mr Abbott’s Jesuit upbringing to add a new target to our Australians from 1788 at the shines through. The call hands of colonial authorities existing Closing the Gap become personal rather than on Christians to pursue ‘a about Karen Kime’s plans. She targets: namely to end the gap and settler militias. just political. It has become ministry of reconciliation’ will continue her oversight between indigenous and non- a personal mission to help of our Reconciliation Action between people of different At this point I think we indigenous school attendance my fellow Australians to Plan, while stepping down from racial backgrounds is a key should cut the Prime Minister within fi ve years. I hope I am open their hearts, as much the Executive Management theme of the Bible’s New some slack and reserve here long enough to be judged as to change their minds, on team to undertake a research Testament. This is a key judgment. There are many on its achievement. Aboriginal policy. project into workplace-based reason reconciliation between indications that Mr Abbott reconciliation with Charles Indigenous Australians and the This refl ects what will understands the concept of Reconciliation is about Sturt University. rest of the community is a goal be a major theme of the reconciliation even if he doesn’t building bridges on a person to I expect her research will be championed by Anglicare. current Federal Government: use this term. Perhaps he is person basis. For Anglicare this invaluable in helping us address So what does Mr Abbott say “participation”. The idea that alert to what needs to be said to means program by program, roadblocks to reconciliation about reconciliation? Nothing employment is the ultimate his conservative base in order workplace by workplace. within our organisation. at all. Although surprisingly, goal of much community to convince them to join the This is why I am so excited Mr Abbott admits that former service provision is set to reconciliation journey. As Mr Labor Prime Minister Paul impact the way Anglicare is Abbott says: Keating’s 1992 Redfern speech asked to deliver services across was a ‘watershed’ moment in a number of fronts over the The further this journey Symposium organised by Sustainable Population Australia his own thinking on the issue. next few years, and not just in has gone, the more, for Nevertheless the core of the Indigenous programs. me, Aboriginal policy has The Ethics of Migration 1.30 – 5pm, Saturday 5 April 2014 Australian Centre for Christianity and Culture 15 Blackall Street, Barton ACT All welcome. $5 entry fee (pay at door) Afternoon tea provided Speakers: Public Forum: Thomas Faunce Retired Anglican Bishop George Browning Former Australian Democrats leader Dr John Coulter Professor of Law and expert on bioethics, ANU on Theologian, author and broadcaster Dr Paul Collins Investment treaties: government of the people by foreign corporations Founder of Australia 21 and SEE-Change, Em Profes- sor Bob Douglas Monday 17 March 7:30 pm Authority on climate and health, Em Professor Tony McMichael Philosopher, Assoc. Professor William Grey of Univ. of Queensland Further information: Jenny Goldie [email protected] Page 10 Anglican News March 2014 RESEARCH
Examining Christian attitudes to current scientifi c theory on the universe
In the second of Their wide-angle syllabus we conjecture would produce include ‘people in the pew’ and but not necessarily uncritical a two-part report, integrates science, history, and like effects for ‘resistant’ their ministers. In preparation, engagement with the New economics into one story based members of an ‘open’ church a church community could Universe Story. researchers Dr on evolutionary history, the Big environment. take a constructive fi rst step Peter Stork and Sue Bang model, and the cosmic Our data left us with by creating an ‘open space’ to Dr Peter Stork is Hon Wilson offer some time line. Their vision is to the impression that among explore aspects and doctrinal Research Fellow at the make this syllabus accessible Anglicans these needs could implications of the NUS, Australian Catholic University refl ections on the online, free of charge to all high potentially be larger than perhaps with the help of an (School of Theology, Canberra) implications of their schools on the planet. Already generally realized: outside facilitator. Another where he obtained his PhD survey 26 Australian high schools are 76% of Anglicans agreed or step might be to foster a more in 2006 after a career in piloting the course.2 In other strongly agreed that for the trusting intellectual climate international consulting for In the February issue of words, the challenge of the sake of mission in the 21st between ‘people in the pew’ which he qualifi ed in his native Anglican News we presented NUS will not go away. century, the church must and scientists who work in NUS Germany in 1958. His research some highlights of our 2012 To engage constructively come to terms with the NUS related fi elds. interests include Theology and survey of attitudes of Christians with these developments in 77% expect their denomina- From these thoughts, two Culture, Theology and Science in Canberra toward the ‘New our increasingly global society, tion to equip itself for the task broader ideas occurred to us. and Girardian Studies.
Grafton’s new elected. course, if or when she trips up, as everyone does, Bishop still calls Then an archdeacon, Sarah some people will believe it is because she is a Canberra home Macneil went into the nomination woman. But others will recognise everyone does and election process in 2008 with some things better than others. By Graham Downie the expectation she would not be “But yes, there is an extent to which any Consecrated on March 1 as elected. women who are the fi rst doing particular roles the Bishop of Grafton, Canberra’s But she believed it was very are looked at very closely.” Sarah Macneil is Australia’s fi rst important for a woman’s name to Bishop Macneil was consecrated on March female diocesan bishop. be considered in the fi rst election 1 in the Grafton Cathedral by the Bishop of She says Canberra and in Australia for a diocesan bishop Canberra and Goulburn, Stuart Robinson. Goulburn is very precious and with the possibility of a woman Normally, the Bishop of a diocese is consecrated dear to her. being chosen. At that time two by the Metropolitan Archbishop of the province “This is the diocese which women, Kay Goldsworthy - in this case the Archbishop of Sydney, Glenn nurtured me. It was where I and Barbara Darling, had been Davies. But because of the position held by the was fi rst called to ordained consecrated and made assistant diocese of Sydney on the place of women in ministry. It was where I was bishops in Perth and Melbourne ordained ministry, Archbishop Davies felt he ordained as a deacon then as a respectively. could not attend the consecration service. priest. It is where I served as a Bishop Macneil said it “He and I have discussed this and he asked parish priest, a school chaplain was important people saw the Bishop Stewart to be the chief consecrator in his and I have served in various possibility of a woman as a place. He also made it very clear however that diocesan roles as archdeacon diocesan bishop and to think he values my ministry and will be happy to work and diocesan archdeacon. It has about the reality of that, and to with me collegially in the province.” been the place of my formation think through and pray through She says it was not hurtful that because she is a and development and all of those their own responses to that. woman the normal process was not followed. things.” “I understand their position. I disagree with it She has very fond memories completely of course, otherwise I would not be of the diocese and “we are doing what I’m doing.” certainly not going to lose our “There is an Before leaving Canberra, she said the people connections here at all”. extent to which of Grafton had been warmly encouraging but She and her husband, Ian she had no doubt there would be challenges. For PIONEER: A ‘product’ of the Diocese of any women who several years the Diocese of Grafton had faced a Chaplin, will retain their house Canberra and Goulburn, Sarah Macneil in Canberra and expect to return are the fi rst doing large fi nancial crisis and more recently faced the has become the fi rst female bishop of an when she retires in about six particular roles issues which came out in the Royal Commission Australian diocese. years. are looked at very on institutional responses to child sexual abuse. On what it felt like to be closely.” “The diocese itself is very aware that it has chosen as Bishop of Grafton, been reeling. I guess that is the best way of putting to attend the Australian Bishop’s Conference in March. she said, “I was overwhelmed it. They have really felt they have had a lot to cope She believes if there are any diffi culties with other and amazed when I was rung with. They believe and I believe with them they bishops they will be sorted out then before the General to be invited to take up the She sees her role as Bishop of have handled those well and they have looked Synod in July. But she does not expect any major appointment. I actually thought Grafton as something to which honestly and sincerely at what has happened and diffi culties. they were ringing me to invite me she has been called, “and that is are determined it won’t happen again and are ready “As Archbishop Glenn has said, what unites us is back to another interview.” what I am going to do to the best to do things differently.” much greater than what divides us. And that is what, I In 2008 she was one of of my ability”. One of her fi rst tasks as Bishop of Grafton is hope, is what we will all be focusing on.” the four people nominated Initially she believed she to succeed Bishop George would not be judged more Browning as Bishop of Canberra harshly in her new role because and Goulburn. On November 2 she is a woman but in less than a Greg Thompson installed as that year, Stuart Robinson was day she realised she would be. Of 13th Bishop of Newcastle
Bishops from the Diocese From the Diocese of Newcastle 7th Bishop of Newcastle), knocked on the great website west doors of the Cathedral and was welcomed of Canberra and Goulburn In a ceremony blending by the Dean, Stephen Williams, who presented him with the pastoral staff Almost all of the senior staff of this diocese from the late traditional and modern elements, Bishop Greg Thompson became the used by Bishop William Tyrrell (the 1990s and early 2000s are now bishops in the Australian fi rst Bishop of Newcastle). church: 13th Bishop of Newcastle on Sunday 2nd February at Christ Church Bishop Greg’s address to the Archdeacon Allan Ewing Bishop of Bunbury Cathedral. congregation focused on themes of Archdeacon John Stead Bishop of Willochra The installation ceremony saw justice and compassion. Archdeacon Jeff Driver Archbishop of Adelaide a congregation of over 900, with “We need to focus on the Archdeacon John Parkes Bishop of Wangaratta people from across the diocese importance of integrity in leadership, Archdeacon Ian Palmer Bishop of Bathurst as well as judges, politicians and as people who seek a better future for Archdeacon Sarah Macneil Bishop of Grafton mayors, gathered to celebrate a new the children and the grandchildren of Dean Godfrey Fryar Bishop of Rockhampton era of mission and ministry in the our world with the justice and mercy of God. Our Church will ensure a safe In addition, several other bishops have served in Canberra- Diocese. This included the recently place for the vulnerable and for them Goulburn Diocese prior to their election: elected Metropolitan of New South FOCUS ON JUSTICE: to grow with us,” he said. Greg Thompson, Rector of St John’s Canberra 2004-2007 - Wales, Archbishop Glenn Davies of Bishop Thompson. Following a celebration of Holy now Bishop of Newcastle; Sydney, who was welcomed on his Communion, Bishop Greg and his Rick Lewers, Rector of St Matthews Wanniassa 1992-2002 - fi rst formal visit to the Cathedral. wife Kerry were welcomed to Newcastle by now Bishop of Armidale; Bishop Greg will be remembered in Canberra- Mr John Kilpatrick, Mr Tim Owen MP, Bishop Ian Lambert, Rector of Batemans Bay 1996-2013 - now Goulburn Diocese as a former rector of St John’s, Bill Wright (the Catholic Bishop of Maitland- Bishop to the Defence Forces; Canberra, (2004-2007) before his election as Stephen Pickard, Director of St Mark’s NTC 1998-2006 Bishop of the Northern Territory where he has Newcastle) and Canon Katherine Bowyer. As the - now Bishop at the Australian Centre for Christianity and served for the past seven years. fi nal hymn was being sung, Bishop Greg went Culture. Shortly after 4:00 pm, Bishop Thompson, outside the Cathedral to pray over the City of wearing the mitre belonging to Bishop Batty (the Newcastle. Page 12 Anglican News March 2014 MISSION NEWS
Lent: time to refl ect on meaning of mission
ABM’s Lenten is this lack of knowledge that campaign to support increases the community stigma for people living with HIV. projects in Australia, Given that most of the people Kenya and China living with HIV feel excluded From ABM from the community, the project This Lent the Anglican will establish care and support Board of Mission (ABM) groups, run agricultural training invites Anglicans to refl ect on and administer micro-loans.” the possibilities of joining God These support groups in mission. ABM has launched will be targeted at injecting its 2014 Lent campaign which drug users, who are the key supports projects in Australia, risk population in the area. China and Kenya and also Providing opportunities for provides resources to use during social interaction, counselling, Lent. nutrition assistance and physical Rev John Deane, ABM’s check-ups, the health and Executive Director said, confi dence of people living with “ABM’s Lent resources bring HIV will also be improved. together stories of God at work ABM’s partner, the Amity in the world today through Foundation, in cooperation with members of our worldwide the Chinese Health Bureau, Anglican family. will work closely with local “Lent is a time for prayer, health facilities to improve the refl ection, penitence and knowledge and skills of health sacrifi ce as we prepare for the workers to respond to HIV coming of Easter. It is a time to and provide clinics with the refl ect on what mission means necessary equipment. to us and the ways in which we Ms Robinson said, “10,000 can deepen our faith in Christ villagers and 150 village leaders EDUCATION: ABM is working with the Amity Foundation and the Chinese Health Bureau through action.” will be targeted with HIV- to educate local health workers who are dealing with HIV, and to provide clinics with Money raised through related information, and 84 necessary resources. the campaign will support community activities will be a community-based HIV undertaken throughout the life trained in building sustainable videos showcasing the work Church of Australia. For over prevention and health care of the project. We hope to see and diverse livelihoods. of ABM’s partners as well as 160 years ABM has been promotion project in China. much support for this project ABM’s reconciliation intercessions and pew notes for assisting people all over the Almost half of the health through our Lent campaign.” program that works with six each Sunday during Lent. world to proclaim the Gospel workers working in the area Funds will also contribute Aboriginal and Torres Strait Donate to the Lent campaign of Jesus Christ, provide health of China that this project will to leadership and management Islander projects spread across or download these resources at and education services, improve target indicated they did not training conducted in Machakos Australia will also be assisted www.abmission.org. agricultural practices and know how HIV was spread. Diocese in Kenya, which through the Lent campaign. The Anglican Board of strengthen the Church. Isabel Robinson, Program in 2013 assisted over 1500 ABM has released a Lent Mission (ABM) is the national Coordinator for China said, “It community members to be DVD which features eight mission agency of the Anglican
Bishop’s Walk with Cross continues Bishop Stuart Robinson is more than ever,” he added. “Not The walk continues in Junee undertaking another ‘Walk with only are the stories emerging next Thursday (March 6) with the the Cross’ during lent this year. from the Royal Commission bishop visiting the local schools This follows last year’s into Institutional Responses to and also the Junee Correctional highly successful walk up Child Sexual Abuse horrifi c and centre where he will conduct the the South Coast through distressing but the gap between weekly chapel service. communities from Bega to indigenous and non-indigenous An open invitation has Batemans Bay and then inland people is still too great. The been issued to a barbecue at St to Goulburn to culminate in cross is my way of walking Luke’s Church in the evening, Canberra on Easter Day. with all those who are still to be followed by a service of The walk attracted wide suffering.” praise and prayers for healing. community interest in each of This year’s walk is already On Saturday March 8 the towns and communities under way, having started at Bishop Stuart is planning to along the way, and provided Temora’s famous Aviation walk through Cootamundra Bishop Stuart with some Museum last Tuesday (February to Jubilee Park where he will excellent opportunities to share 25) and proceeding to the town’s address the crowd before a the Gospel message with many Paleface Park, where Bishop barbecue lunch. Once again, the ATTRACTION: Last year’s Walk with the Cross proved to who might not hear it in a Stuart spoke to the gathering. program includes a service of be a strong attraction for young people, as shown when church. A Mayoral Reception in the praise and prayer for healing. Bishop Stuart entered Merimbula. The cross that the bishop afternoon was followed by a The following weekend will carries is large and heavy, over service of praise and prayers for fi nd the bishop walking through within the parish, and on to Stuart will be involved in the three metres long and weighing healing in St Paul’s Church. Gunning on Saturday afternoon Murrumburrah and Harden celebrations at the Cathedral twelve kilograms. The following day the (March 22), before leading a on Saturday March 29 – with in Goulburn, marking the 150th “The cross is a symbol of bishop held a service of Holy short service at St Edmund’s Bishop Stuart scheduled to anniversary of Bishop Mesac hope,” said Bishop Stuart, Communion at Greenstone Church which will be followed arrive in Harden carrying the Thomas’ arrival in the city. pointing out that Jesus had Nursing home, followed by by a meal. cross on a fi re engine! The schedule then takes in “carried and died on a cross some home communions, while On Wednesday March 26 The walk continues in Yass Taralga (April 12) and Crookwell because everyone matters to at St Paul’s Canon Gill Varcoe the walk reaches the parish on Saturday April 5, and enters (April 13) before returning to him”. conducted a seminar on the of Boorowa, with activities Binda the following morning. St Saviour’s Cathedral on Good “Such hope is needed now healing ministry. planned for various centres That afternoon Bishop Friday (April 18).