April 2009 Anglican News Vol 26Page 1 No 3 Anglican News April 2009 The Newspaper of the Diocese of Canberra and Goulburn 3600 copies every month FREE Is the church a barrier to the Gospel? ‰ Visiting UK taken him to New Zealand as in our ecclesiology to relate to specialist challenges part of his research into the se- mission imperatives, is to relate lection of ‘pioneer’ ministers. to people that God loves, out- church to reach new “One of the problems facing side the church.” sub-cultures the church in England is, how Using a very interactive style do you actually select people for of presentation, Peter Pillinger by Lewis Hitchick pioneering abilities?” he ex- showed several challenging quo- ‘The greatest barrier to the plained. In New Zealand he had tations (including the above Mike Gospel in contemporary West- worked with both the Method- Riddell quote) on a Powerpoint ern culture is the Church. The ist and Anglican churches presentation and invited com- forms of the church, its life and He explained that he himself ments and reactions. Other ex- pronouncements: these act to had grown up as an Anglican in amples were: prevent people from hearing an Anglo-Catholic church, but Œ In working with young peo- the liberating story of Jesus.’ “then I was converted in my late ple in America, do not try to call Visiting UK specialist on teens”. them back to where they were, Fresh Expressions of Church, and do not try to call them to Peter Pillinger, challenged a re- where you are, as beautiful as cent Canberra conference with that place might seem to you. this statement, quoted from ‘It is as if we are You must have the courage to go Mike Riddell’s book Threshold trying to preserve with them to a place where nei- of the Future. ther you nor they have been be- Peter Pillinger was speaking telephone kiosks in fore. at a workshop on Fresh Expres- an age of mobile It’s the idea that we are go- sions of Church at St John’s phones.’ ing on a pilgrimage with the church hall in Canberra on Fri- people we’re being called to min- day March 13. ister with and witness to, not to While he acknowledged that bring them in to what we’ve al- the statement was deliberately “I’m actually convinced that ready got, and make them like provocative, he said he also be- people’s spiritual journey over us, but to explore with them our lieved there was some truth in their lifetime, particularly in the joint future before God. (Vincent it. 21st century, may take them into Donovan, Christianity Rediscov- Peter Pillinger, a member of any number of different expres- ered.) the UK Methodist Church’s sions of church, and those may Œ ‘It is as if we are trying to Fresh Expressions core team, not be confined to a single de- preserve telephone kiosks in an assured his listeners he was “not nomination,” he commented. age of mobile phones.’ (Tom here to tell Australians how to He said some churches were Stuckey, President of Great Brit- MISSION FOCUS: Bishop Trevor Edwards, who hosted the run their church”. encouraging fresh expressions ain’s Methodist Conference Fresh Expressions Conference, takes an opportunity to Rather, he said he wanted to out of desperation, because if 2005-06, commenting on the tra- promote Bishop Stuart Robinson’s book, Starting Mission- share the experience of the Brit- they didn’t do something they ditional church). Shaped Churches, before introducing guest speaker Peter ish church, “in the hope that we would not exist in 20 years’ time. Peter Pillinger added a caveat Pillinger. will both learn from the conver- However, he discouraged this to this comment: “I know peo- sation”. reasoning. ple who still use telephone ki- The workshop attracted 35 “Fundamentally, we’re not osks. They are not a second-rate wanted to affirm the existing doing it the right way, I’m say- participants, mostly clergy, rep- making change because we love means of communication; they church. ing there are limitations on tra- resenting a wide range of par- the church, and we want the do a particular job.” “I want to affirm it as the ditional ways of church, that we ishes across the diocese and in- church to continue,” he ex- His quotes proved to be very Body of Christ, and I want to need to think outside of - we cluding a pastor and a lay leader plained. “We’re making change effective discussion starters, and affirm the Gospel of Jesus Christ need to enlarge the tent, as it from a Canberra Baptist church. because we have to serve a com- highlighted the diversity of opin- as the core of my living and my were.” Peter Pillinger squeezed the munity outside the church. The ions and attitudes to traditional being – and that’s the kind of Canberra workshop into a three fundamental reason for any church in his audience. church I want to be part of. (continued on page 2) month sabbatical leave that had missiological change or change However, he stressed that he “I’m not saying you’re not alsoalso inin thisthis issue:issue: St Mark’s opens Diocesan Clergy Soul in the City new offices Conference ... page 3 returns ... page 12 ... page 5 Page 2 Anglican News April 2009 THE BISHOPS’ COLUMNS Evolving churches for new ‘ecological niches’ I was struck by a phrase that mately six ministry units to avail ‘school’ for rural ministry that vivor organisation. Matt, a invited Marva to Canberra on the a recent visitor to our Diocese, themselves of the services of Archdeacon Genieve and Bishop Church Army Officer, is look- afternoon of May 28th. Details the Reverend Pete Pillinger used. John Barnes. John is a skilled Allan are developing. Such a cen- ing for opportunities to train will be available presently. You He spoke about a ‘mixed- Church Army mission facilitator tre will be lo- young people can learn more about her re- ecology’ church. His point was and strategist. He’ll work with cated in from our Dio- markable ministry at that different plants are shaped teams of leaders (in situ) and Goulburn Bishop cese (and fur- www.marvadawn.org (so to speak) by different eco- help them develop culturally apt (most likely). ther afield) in In the course of this past logical niches. His thesis (to and accessible strategies for Examples Stuart rural mission month I have come to the view which I subscribe) is that outreach and mission. of new and en- and will be that (under God) we need, as a churches ought to be ‘shaped’ gaging ‘mixed Robinson conducting Diocese, to articulate a vision for by their context or ‘ecological ecology’ mod- (with my en- the period 2010-2020; a ‘20/20’ niche’. els that I’ll be couragement vision! A fuller report on Pillinger’s Be assured that I promoting in- and blessing) The latter will be predicated thinking is in this edition of An- am committed to clude the ‘forc’ project (focus a number of ‘Soul in the Bush’ on the excellent principles, ide- glican News. Suffice it to say, on restoring community) in mini-missions to rural centres in als and forward movement gen- we need to carefully evaluate ‘received’ or Belconnen led by Judy Kocho the second half of this year. erated by our Confidence in this notion of ‘ecological ‘traditional’ forms of Douglas and ‘Broken Chapel’, Small teams of people aged Christ program. Your prayers are niches’. Do please be assured worship ... I am also Queanbeyan under the direction 18-25 will engage in social ac- very much appreciated as I seek that I am committed to ‘re- committed to of Josh Dinale. tion and outreach activities over to discern more clearly the Spir- ceived’ or ‘traditional’ forms of facilitating mission in We’ll report on these initia- the course of a weekend. it’s leading and direction in this worship. Indeed in some cases, tives in subsequent editions of Information on this program matter. a whole generation of young and through Anglican News. Judy and Josh is available at: http:// For Jesus, people are connecting with Je- ‘pioneering’ will concentrate on reaching peo- www.soulsurvivornsw.org.au/ sus through beautiful liturgy, rich ministries – urban ple who have had no connection soulinthebush.php +Stuart hymnody and the dominical sac- and rural. with local churches. Please pray Marva Dawn is an accom- raments. Brilliant. for them as they launch out with plished and gifted author and That said, I am also commit- very little in the way of re- speaker based at Regent College ted to facilitating mission in and sources – apart from a high level Vancouver where she is Teach- through ‘pioneering’ ministries – It is also my hope that within of confidence in Christ. ing Fellow in Spiritual Theology. urban and rural. To assist in this the next six months I’ll be able I have also been contacted by Marva’s doctoral work is in Eth- process I have invited approxi- to bring you details of a new Matt Gelding from the Soul Sur- ics and the Scriptures. I have

Anglican Fresh Expressions Clergy moves and News (continued from page 1) miles an hour? he asked. “Which parish priest is the leadership of appointments The newspaper of the He pointed to UK statistics that church responsible to? Anglican Diocese of showing that current methods “Do you see the questions -  The Reverend Peter Blundell has been elected Area Canberra and Goulburn effectively reach 26% of the and why those questions are ir- Dean for the North West Deanery. British population, “but there’s Editor: Lewis Hitchick relevant to that church?”  The Venerable John Gibson has been appointed an another 74% not being reached”. Address: PO Box 23 Cultural changes have also Associate Priest (part time) in the Combined Ministry District He also noted changes in the Bathurst highlighted the need for specific of St Paul’s Manuka with St David’s Close Red Hill and St way people use Sundays. NSW 2795 styles of church. Peter Pillinger Luke’s Deakin. “If I go to the parks or the said that in the UK he knew of Phone: (02) 6331 1722 shopping malls, I see Dads on  The Reverend Karen Kime has been appointed Associate two churches specifically cater- 0427 373 446 contact time with children – they ing for Goths, a group he de- Priest at Wagga Wagga. have four precious hours,” he scribed as “looking at the dark  The Reverend Haydn Swinbourn, Senior Chaplain at Email: said. “Do I want to see these peo- side of life”. Army Headquarters Canberra, has been granted an anglican.news ple in Church? If they go to the “Both these churches draw Authority to Officiate. @bathurstanglican.org.au Church I’m used to, the kids will particularly from the Anglo- Advertising: be in one room and the dads will Catholic tradition, and for them  The Right Reverend Trevor Edwards has been be in another – I do not want the spirituality of the Catholic appointed Vicar-General. enquiries to the editor that. So we need to change the end of the church touches the  The Reverend Geoff Webb, Deputy Principal Chaplain Deadlines: way we do church, do it at dif- way they feel about life,” he ex- (Colonel) at Army Headquarters Canberra has been Editorial & advertising 12th ferent times.” plained. “That particular culture granted an Authority to Officiate. of the month prior to Peter Pillinger drew attention resonates with a particular part to other social changes such as of the church, and we can use publication. the changing nature of relation- those things to touch those sub- Anglican News is printed by ships, through technology-based cultures.” Regional Printers of Dubbo, networks such as Facebook or As an example from the other NSW. Post Print Publication networks developed by commut- end of the spectrum, he showed Autumn Open Gardens in Crookwell No. 299436/00093 ers sharing a train carriage regu- a DVD of a UK church that Saturday 18th April 12 noon - 5pm larly. meets at a local skateboard ramp, Diocesan Offices “There is a train that travels and has developed a strong and The Friends of St Saviour’s Cathedral warmly invite you to Central Operations: every day from the South of growing young congregation of enjoy the autumn glory of two of Crookwell’s well known cool- England into London, where skateboarders and BMX bikers. climate gardens - Nancy Martin’s garden “Loghren” in East St Diocesan Registry Christians meet together for and Shirley Willis’ garden at 11 Roberts St. Jamieson House prayer and Bible study and fel- Cost $10 which includes entry to both gardens and afternoon 43 Constitution Ave, Reid, lowship, around the tables in the tea in St Bartholomew’s Parish Hall in Denison St provided by ACT 2612 carriage.” For more on the the Crookwell Anglican Womens Group. 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(02) 4821 2206 or (02) 6295 8732 Fax: (02) 6247 6829 church in, as it travels at 100 April 2009 Anglican News Page 3 DIOCESAN NEWS From Baptist to Bishop ‰ Stuart Robinson of the person and work of the tells his story at Holy Spirit, something he hadn’t heard much about in the Angli- Clergy Conference can Church he’d been attending. by Lewis Hitchick “Again, things have changed Bishop Stuart Robinson took since then,” he added. the opportunity of the one-day His family moved again, this clergy conference at the Austral- time to the Blue Mountains where ian Centre for Christianity and Stuart got involved in the Angli- Culture on February 20 to tell his can Renewal Ministries Group. clergy something of his personal “I used to travel out to St and professional background. John’s, Forbes, I met people like “The purpose of the day is for Terry Fulham from Connecticut you to hear some of my story,” there - a priest who loved liturgy, he said. “From my perspective was a brilliant musician and that’s incredibly boring but I’m singer, who loved Jesus and had told it might be helpful for you to an extraordinary healing ministry hear me tell the whole thing, – and for me, there was great BRAINSTORMING: Kevin Cullen (Crookwell) records ideas on the whiteboard as people rather than in snippets and bits hope for the Anglican Church and pieces.” from then on.” report back after a small-group ‘brainstorming’ session at the clergy conference, seeking The bishop was surprisingly He involved himself with ways of offering support to fire-ravaged areas in Victoria (see full list below). open and honest in his account, Bush Church Aid Society, help- beginning with his birth in the late ing with missions across Aus- The renovation work attracted of my confused sense of my own continued doing what they were 1950s. tralia, and was accepted by BCA interest in the community and in abilities and God’s grace. It was doing”. “My birth parents were rock as a candidate – on the proviso March 1990 they held their first a very sobering ordeal for me. I Stuart Robinson was then and roll musicians in King’s was that he did not go to Moore service - with 174 people present. almost burnt out.” appointed Rector of St Paul’s, Cross,” he said. “My mother was Theological College, but rather “People were hanging out the He subsequently spent three Chatswood, and also National and is to this day a very staunch the College of Ministry in the Dio- windows, and I thought a revival years ministering in an Anglican Mission Facilitator for General Catholic, although she goes to an cese of Canberra and Goulburn. had broken out, I was the most church in Leige, Belgium, where Synod – a role that took him into Anglican church, and it was com- However, after initially ac- skilled church planter the Angli- he experienced a range of Angli- 19 of the 23 dioceses in Australia. pletely inappropriate for her to do cepting him as a candidate, can Church has ever seen,” can traditions and came to real- “In that time I’ve learned four anything other than place me in Bishop Warren subsequently Bishop Stuart enthused. ise that his experience “had been things,” he said. “I use four ‘P’s. an orphanage.” changed his mind and advised The next week there were 39 pretty narrow”. The four ‘P’s are Prayer, Plan- Adopted by the Robinson him to go to Moore College, people and the following week Returning to Australia, he met ning, Programs and Prayer. family, he was raised in Sydney’s “which was quite a shock”. there were 27. a group from the Pyrmont “We rush into things – I rush Northern Beaches area as a Bap- He spoke to Canon Basil “We slowly began to build area.The group had been meet- into things. We’re apt to move tist. Williams, a retired priest living in from there,” he said. “ We began ing and praying together, and they into ideas and plans and programs However, when the family Blackheath, who told him: ‘That’s a number of small groups, and invited Stuart to be their pastor. before we’ve spent time in prayer. moved to the Manly area five or OK, because God has told me that very slowly, in God’s mercy, the They all lived in the area, they had “My hope is that we will be six years later, they began attend- you’re going to Moore College congregation did grow.” local connections and quickly known as a prayerful diocese – a ing an Anglican church because next year. We start Greek classes He eventually obtained some grew a vibrant new church. diocese of women and men who there was no local Baptist con- next week, and I’ve arranged for land and built a 900 square metre “We set up a kind of café are absolutely dependent on God, gregation. you to have an interview with building and the congregation church in the back of a building,” a group of women and men who Baptised at 12 and confirmed Bishop Ken Short next week. Do grew to 300. he said, “with Chardy, seafood seek God’s face, a group of at 14, he had become part of a you have any questions?’ However, a subsequent at- and conversations around spiritu- women and men who don’t “wonderful, vibrant youth fel- “I assumed that if an older, tempt to replicate this success in ality. It was one of most effective launch out in their own strength, lowship group”. wiser, more Godly Christian per- the nearby suburb of Parklea things I’d done – then I killed it.” a group of women and men who “One day one young woman son had a word from the Lord, I ended in failure He explained that the group are prepared to put pride to one in that group said she was going should obey – and so I did,” “The vision for that church was looking for community and side so that they might discern off to the Assemblies of God. Bishop Stuart told the clergy. was, in my view, more pride spirituality, but he had been look- the mind of Christ, a group of Now I was only aware of two “I knew absolutely nothing driven than God given,” Bishop ing for results. women and men with great ex- denominations, Baptist and Angli- about Moore College. I fronted up, Stuart explained. “That particu- Eventually, the church “went pectations of God.” can, everything else was clearly and spent four wonderful years – lar ministry was started because underground – but the lay people a cult ,” he stated, admitting that it was like a four-year houseparty. he had modified his views since I met my wife Jane there, she’d then. “I warned her not to go.” been living in England, … we Ways the diocese might assist Victorian bushfire victims After a few weeks he noticed married, and our son Jonathan that this young woman was ex- was born in my fourth year.” During the Clergy Confer- perhaps in six months. Office coordinate a list of sur- cited about “living Christianly”, Church planting ence, clergy spent some time in Œ Re-establish churches practi- plus church equipment to offer. speaking openly about Jesus all During his second curacy small groups suggesting ways the cally - e.g. to replace prayer Œ Special link with a Diocese. the time, so the young Stuart Stuart and Jane were given the op- diocese might be able to give books etc. Œ Long-term assistance – re- Robinson had decided to go along portunity of starting up a church meaningful support to the victims Œ Gifts to clergy for a ‘break’. sources/ pastoral. to an Assemblies of God service from scratch in the Western Syd- of Victoria’s fires. The sugges- Œ Long-term commitment to Œ Grey nomads for encourage- “I was amazed to see people ney suburb of Quaker’s Hill. tions included: prayer. ment. I went to school with at Sydney’s “In those days there was no Œ Anglican Development Fund Œ National Home Mission Fund Œ Holiday accommodation for Northern Beaches, people in the literature on church planting, I interest free loans. awareness. example Batemans Bay. Manly area, who had been living think I had obtained a book on Œ Fund counsellors for the Œ ‘Wambiri’ used for accommo- Œ Importance of targeted cash. apart from God and Christ. They how to start a Sunday School, counsellors (i.e., debriefing). dation/ help/ retreat. Œ Local attention and listening. were hard livers, committed to but I had no idea how to do this,” Œ Parish links . Œ ‘Gang’ to help for pastoral care Œ Assurance. anything other than a life with he said. Œ First anniversary help. and practical needs - e.g. fenc- Œ Pay for (or lend) caravans for God at the centre, and their lives The young couple began Œ Liaison person. ing. accommodation. were being radically transformed. renovating an old building with Œ Help with rebuilding. Œ People to help with funerals. Œ Don’t forget the floods. I had never seen anything like this their own money, and in their own Œ Community link. Œ Posting on website poems/ Œ Work with other community in my life.” spare time. They started knock- Œ Website help. prayers for individual situations groups. He said it was then that he ing on doors, and gathered a small Œ Sponsoring kids to camps. Œ Sharing of liturgical equipment Œ Shoebox gifts. began to understand something group of people together to pray. Œ Diocesan help to clergy – etc for churches - the Diocesan Œ Helper care needed. Page 4 Anglican News April 2009 OPINION & LETTERS

In my opinion ... Letters to the Editor

Wayne Brighton, a former Research Officer for General Synod, the Constitutional Head of the Graham via a film, Souls in Con- is a member of Fresh Expressions Australia and helped plan the re- Response to Commonwealth [of Australia]. flict. As at the large city rallies, cent Fresh Expressions Conference in Canberra. recession The term Head of State was not people were invited to ‘come to yet in vogue in 1907. Christ’ and speak to locally Diversity. It represents the Anglican Standing Committee on Dear Sir As the five justices of the trained counsellors. biggest opportunity and the great- Mission and Evangelism) for a “If Australia is in recession 1907 court were Founding Fa- Billy Graham held a one-night est challenge to churches every- covenant for communion in mis- then how does the Church meet thers and had been involved in rally in Canberra. On a clear, crisp where. sion. the challenge?” drafting our Constitution, we may autumn night on April 27, 1959, Only today, I met Sam over a The proposal welcomes di- That was the thrust of a mo- assume that they knew what it Dr Graham addressed a crowd laksa table - a guy in his early 30s versity rather than developing tion I put forward at the Febru- said and what it was meant to say. of over 10,000 people at Manuka who embodies this new reality. new legal structures to fill in when ary meeting of Bishop in Coun- The question which the poll- Oval. More than 1,000 moved Sam was born in Sri Lanka, edu- relationships have broken down. cil. Various ways to do this were sters should be asking the peo- forward to ‘make a decision for cated in Dubai, lives in Canada, Rather than shrinking reality outlined and these are being ple, but dare not, is “Do you sup- Christ’. works in the US and holidays in down to church-size, it encour- worked on. But here I want to port the Queen continuing to be Bishop Burgman was uneasy Australia – four months each year. ages the church to grow. Chris- suggest four ways of practical our Sovereign and the Governor- about aspects of the Graham Cru- He’s had girlfriends from Poland, tians have a “common call to Christian response to these times. General continuing to be our Head sade. He wrote, “I still feel that China and Lithuania yet his mum share in God’s healing and rec- Tighten your belt but throw a of State?” ‘decisions’ for life need a calmer wonders when he will settle onciling mission for our blessed life-line to others. Live gener- David Smith atmosphere than that provided by down with a nice Tamil girl. but broken and hurting world...” ously. Don’t cut back on care for 1/36 Shackleton Circuit, a crowd. I sincerely trust that Diversity isn’t confined to the because of the hope that God has people. I encourage everyone Mawson, A.C.T. 2607 God will overrule for goo all that big cities. Country towns aren’t brought about, “through Jesus in who receives a government is done by Dr Graham, but that the white bread places they used the power of the Holy Spirit.” hand-out to use it wisely and to is a different thing from ‘going to be (if they ever were anyway). When Christians follow God give at least a tithe [one tenth] to Crown is not along with the crusade’. There What people wear, where they in mission, welcoming outsiders the work of the church in the is no hostility in our hearts to Dr drink and how they play displays into God’s reign we often dis- irrelevant Diocese and another tenth to Graham personally but we do the diversity of attitudes, values cover that our vision, values and Anglicare. Challenging times call Dear Sir, disagree with his view of the Bi- and outlooks today. purpose coincide. Only love for joy and generosity. Giving If Christopher Erskine means ble and his method of presenting If the builder generation val- makes relationships work. Law generously shows our gratitude that in the sight of God we are all its teaching.” ued duty, the boomers wanted is only useful when getting di- to God; giving for the work of equal, may I happily concur. The Many Anglicans supported reality. As hippie parents sold vorced. the Gospel shows our faith in the presentation of the orb in the and attended the rally in Can- out, Gen Xers looked for authen- No wonder Jesus spends his Good News we believe; giving to Coronation service reminds us of berra. The rector of Gunning, the ticity in a world where everything final hours making sure the those in need shows our solidar- that fact. Rev’d TJ O’Brien, strongly sug- is up for sale. Gen Y learnt well, twelve alpha leaders get the mes- ity with the poor. However, to say that nobody gested “that many carloads of preferring direct experience be- sage to love one another. Did he Cut down on things but should be over anybody else (not parishioners go across and hear cause nothing is what it seems. know that facing a hostile world deepen Christian fellowship. Build his exact words, but as I under- him, and decide ‘for Christ’”. In this Kodachrome world, is far easier than loving fellow community! The church is the stand his meaning), ignores hu- Those who responded to Dr why does the church looks so followers who see and live God’s best place to start to look out for man nature. Our system of gov- Graham’s ‘call’ were referred sepia? Is it because everything truth differently? To paraphrase one another. That’s when Church ernment preserves a balance of back to their own churches. gets formatted through 1 Cor Paul, without love we are just a is at its best. If we share our lives power. The Crown is very far Probably every rector and every 14.40? The words of Sir noisy car alarm, irritating the with others we learn that trying from irrelevant. parish had enquirers to visit and Humphrey Appleby ring in my neighbourhood. to stand on our own feet, is bor- Deborah Foster, counsel. ears, “[church/] government... I realised that Sam would ing compared to the joy that Goulburn. The Graham rally in Canberra it’s about order and chaos.” never make it to a prayer book comes from real fellowship. in 1959 was possibly the largest Anglicans have tried to con- service let alone get through one. Don’t complain but spread Christian assembly within our trol diversity through statements No matter how reverent the sac- Remembering thankfulness – like honey on diocese until 1986, when 100,000 of doctrine and practice, prayer raments, nor how biblical or gos- bread! Live contentedly! Jesus Billy Graham gathered for the visit of Pope books, orders of ministry, legal pel-focussed the sermon, it encouraged this. Jesus said that John Paul II at the Canberra structures, pamphlets and now would be mission impossible. The Dear Sir if we have food and clothing we Racecourse. covenants. We’ve treated diver- journey would have to start There has been considerable are to be content, but that is very Yours sincerely sity like it was chaos, something somewhere else. interest in commemorating the counter-cultural. Our society en- The Rev’d WE Wright to be feared and contained. If the whole world is to be Billy Graham Crusade of 50 years courages dissatisfaction and com- Gundagai. Don’t get me wrong, I love reached by the whole Gospel, plaining. But instead we give ago. the idea of common prayer. I then a whole lot more church in Enormous rallies were held in thanks for everything. See also Remembering ‘59 on passionately believe that all of a whole lot of varied colours will Sydney and Melbourne. Across Live as simply as possible – page 14 - Ed. God’s creation should praise God be needed. and enjoy it! the nation in large towns and in with heart songs. I also believe We need a diverse church Archdeacon Ian Palmer small, remote communities, peo- that there is no other name but that’s more like a jazz ensemble Queanbeyan ple were invited to gather in local Jesus by which we are saved. than an ice-cream shop. In an ice- churches and halls to hear Billy But crunching it all down to one cream shop, flavours live in splen- format, one set of words, one did isolation, rarely mixed. A jazz High Court says worship space or leadership group expresses order through Queen is our model – that’s a recipe for chaos. harmony and melody where im- Letters ... It’s sad that the Windsor proc- provisation is applauded. Sovereign ess, indeed the Communion as a A diverse world needs a di- Anglican News readers are invited to respond to ar- Dear Sir, whole, has ignored the 2005 pro- verse church where love and not ticles and raise new issues of concern through the Christopher Erskine (“Queen posal from IASCOME (the Inter law defines our life together. 'Letters' column. is not our Sovereign”, Letters, Letters of 250 words of less will be given prefer- March 2009) contradicts Robert ence. Willson by asserting that the Long letters may be edited for reasons of clarity or CSU awards University Queen is not our Sovereign. Chris space. Name, address and a contact phone number also infers that the Governor- (for verification) must be supplied. Letters will not General is not our Head of State. normally be published without the author's name. Medal to Andrew Bowyer As a lawyer Chris may be in- Letters may be sent to: Andrew Bowyer, ordained as and his fine thesis on Revelation terested to know that the High The Editor a priest last year and currently in the Theology of Wolfhart Court of Australia disagrees with ANGLICAN NEWS serving as a curate in Merimbula- Pannenberg was part of his first- him. In a unanimous decision in PO Box 23 Pambula Parish, has been class honours result. The King v The Governor of the BATHURST awarded a University Medal by Dr Scott Cowdell, Andrew’s State of South Australia (8 Au- NSW 2795 CSU for his honours degree in Honours Supervisor, pointed out gust 1907) the High Court held E-mail letters to: theology. that Andrew’s achievement was that the Queen is our Sovereign, [email protected] Andrew’s GPA was seven a first for St Mark’s. and that the Governor-General is April 2009 Anglican News Page 5 NEWS Bringing the Training to You: Tarcutta and Crookwell by Cathy Walsh Fleece: reaching out to your The simple idea of sharing neighbour service from information on special services Boorowa; the Ecumenical Har- that various parishes have held vest/Drought service at the over the years has inspired and showground form the Taralga empowered many of the lay lead- parish; Baptism Celebration ers of rural parishes attending Service: following up from these training days. Yass; Beating the Bounds and Approximately 30 people at- Children’s Stations of the Cross tended both the Tarcutta and Service from Bungendore and Crookwell training days held this The Journey; special services month and 60 participants went of the Christian calendar being away feeling that they had some held at the Cathedral. great ideas to take back to their Both days have been con- Parishes. cluded with the Reverend Vicky Not only did we hear what Cullen instructing the participants worked in these services but also in putting together their own spe- what didn’t work. cial service. These training days, an initia- Everyone who has partici- tive of the Rural Ministry and pated in this workshop, although Confidence in Christ Groups a little daunted by the task at first, have really achieved their purpose couldn’t believe how easily they of offering training days that are could put together their own spe- both empowering and missional cial services once were given a IMPROMPTU PERFORMANCE: At the Crookwell training day Conrad Henley-Calvert in focus. few tools and insights into the (Bungendore) and Margaret Wheelright (Crookwell) tell the group about the service they At Tarcutta we heard about process. planned during the workshop, based on symbols used in the church. Saturday Night Live: New ways Now that’s empowerment! of being Church from The laity don’t want to take Cootamundra; Thanksgiving for over the role of the priest but now Emergency Services from the as so many parishes are in the St Mark’s opens new offices Tumut parish; Bush Hall and position that they can no longer Community Church Services afford full time ministry it is nice The staff of St Mark’s Na- opened on Friday February 20, $300,000 towards the cost of the from the Junee parish and a spe- to be given a little inspiration and tional Theological Centre are en- in a ceremony involving the St new building. cial Christmas Family Service a few tools to keep us going. joying a little more space this year, Mark’s Council and representa- Associate Professor David from Wagga Wagga. The final training day in this since moving into the new office tives of Charles Sturt University Neville, Head of CSU School of Crookwell participants series was scheduled for Satur- block earlier this year. including Vice-Chancellor Pro- Theology, rose magnificently to heard about the Blessing of the day March 28 at Berridale. The building was officially fessor Ian Gaulter. the challenge of explaining “why Professor Gaulter said that the new building matters”. CSU was particularly proud that President of the St Mark’s through St Mark’s it was now the Council, Bishop Allan Ewing, for- major university provider of the- mally dedicated the building “to Sharing Story: finding meaning in later life ology in Australia, with more than the continuing life and witness of Sharing our story is about tion about the richness of the 450 students enrolled in it’s vari- the St Mark’s community, to the sharing who we are as human human story for people who ous courses. extension of education and en- beings. work with older people, and for “Importantly, the school is hancement of learning, to the Story is about our identity. We older people. Strategies have been characterised by strong progress of theological reflection are all part of a story that starts developed to guide people in story enrolments in Fourth Year Hon- and spiritual discernment, to the with God’s story. We rehearse listening and story telling, and ours and PhDs, and that’s about growth of knowledge and the the story each time we take part both are important. research,” he said. “Research is gaining of insight”. in a service of Holy Communion Telling one’s story and the important to the schools, it’s im- Representatives of the staff and we remember Jesus, and realisation of the purpose and portant to St Mark’s and it’s im- and college council then led brief what he asked us to continue meaning of one’s life can open portant to the university.” prayers for the facility and those doing. up new possibilities and oppor- He said CSU had contributed who work and study there. Each generation learns to re- tunities in later life. connect with that larger story A workshop is planned where that connects all of us back to these strategies will be explored. our beginnings as a people, as The workshop is recom- communities, as families and as RESEARCHER: Dr mended for chaplains, parish individuals. Story informs our Elizabeth MacKinlay clergy who work with older peo- identity. In later life we become ple, for pastoral carers, for staff more interested in searching for particularly in later life. The most of aged care facilities and volun- the things - relationships and important work has been as Rev. teers, as well as for older people. events - that have formed us in Dr Elizabeth MacKinlay and her Content of this workshop will our life journeys. staff have sat and listened to the include an introduction to spir- In the busy world of the late stories of older people, both those ituality in ageing, strategies for twentieth century and the early living independently in the com- sharing story, opportunities to years of this century, many peo- munity and those who are frail practice skills of story listening ple have had little time to reflect and older, some of whom have and story telling, and guidelines on their life journey and its sig- dementia. for listening to the stories of peo- nificance for their lives and faith, People with dementia have ple with dementia. and the significance of their story stories to tell too. This has been The full day workshop is be- to the coming generations. a special and privileged time of ing conducted by Elizabeth Staff of the Centre for Age- learning about what it is like to MacKinlay and Gabrielle Brian, in ing and Pastoral Studies (CAPS) be growing older. Canberra on Monday 15th June, DEDICATION: President of St Mark’s Council, Bishop have been working since the Part of the work of CAPS is at the Hellenic Club, from 9am Allan Ewing, formally dedicates and opens the new office 1990s to learn more about story, to provide resources and educa- to 3pm. complex. Page 6 Anglican News April 2009 TRI-DIOCESAN NEWS Letter of support for Anglicare aids fire recovery Anglicare Western NSW has churches in fire areas sent a team of 35 experienced At the suggestion of the re- relations and colleagues who rural fencing volunteers to help cently-installed Bishop of Can- have personally lost loved ones rebuild fences in Victoria’s fire- berra and Goulburn, Stuart in this tragedy. devastated Hume. Robinson, the bishops of the Already each of our Dio- Anglicare Western NSW is Tri-Diocesan Covenant have ceses have held memorial serv- the Bathurst Diocesan branch of written to the various bishops ices and special days of prayer the church’s welfare arm. overseeing ministry in fire-af- for you, contributed monies Chief Executive of the re- fected areas of Victoria. from our collections, encour- gional organisation Cara Jacobs The letter was sent to Arch- aged people to give generously described the project as an inno- bishop of Melbourne Philip through the various appeals, vative and tangible way by send- Freier, and diocesan bishops and pray for all of you on a ing help. Andrew Curnow (Bendigo Dio- daily basis. We will each par- “So many farmers and sev- cese), John Parkes ticipate in the Prime Minister’s eral local fencing contractors (Wangaratta) and John memorial service and national generously offered their time and McIntyre (Gippsland). Regional day of mourning for the vic- expertise to this much needed Bishops Philip Huggins (North tims of the fires on Sunday 22 recovery effort,” she said. “Our Melbourne) and Stephen Hale February 2009. offer of assistance to Anglicare (East Melbourne) were also in- We appreciate the demands Victoria was accepted with enor- VOLUNTEERS: Phil Usher from Mudgee (left), Francine cluded. that a crisis of this dimension mous gratitude.” Dessaix from Bega (right) and Tony from Queensland. Tony, After offering ‘greetings and is placing on your Province. Anglicare Western NSW’s a fencing contractor, was unable to get home because of volunteer Disaster Recovery Co- peace at this saddest of times’, As you know we stand willing, flooding so he stayed to help the fencers in Victoria. the letter continued: ready and able to send some ordinator, Kirsten Bowman, went We send our heartfelt sym- of our clergy and specially to the Kilmore area on Sunday pathy to you and all the peo- trained lay people to assist you March 1 to co-ordinate the first cided to join because he was cut community has been outstanding, ple affected both directly and in caring for your people and group of fencing volunteers and off from his home by flood wa- particularly towards the support indirectly by the Victorian clergy. to work with Anglicare Victoria ters! that Anglicare has provided, it has bushfires. Our prayers and At this time we encourage to identify ways of providing fur- Cara Jacobs said the first surprised many many people to thoughts are with you as you you to draw from our freshness ther help. team built 100 kilometres of fenc- no end and is a wonderful thing”. deal with the grief and physi- and strength and advise us how While the team was mainly ing in less than a week on the job, Anglicare Victoria has ar- cal devastation, care for oth- you would like to deploy the recruited from the central west but there is more than 1,000 kilo- ranged all food, accommodation, ers and support those involved people we are able to offer to of NSW, it included volunteers metres yet to be rebuilt. tools and equipment for volun- in fighting the fires and pro- assist you. from other areas with Francine A second team has since been teers and transportation costs viding immediate relief. Please know that you are Dessaix from Bega joining in. A sent to the area. have been kindly sponsored by Like you, your colleagues, not alone, we are with you now fencing contractor from Queens- Richard Gray, a Victorian Langley’s in Dubbo and the Arch- and all your people, we strug- and will be in the future, espe- land who was in the area when farmer from the Kilmore area said bishop of Sydney’s Bushfire Ap- gle to come to grips with the cially when the headlines and the team was being formed de- that the “feedback from the local peal. numbers who have lost their news reports fade but the trag- life and the devastation caused edy and much work remains to by the fires. It is quickly real- be done. We are with you for ised that none of us are left the long haul. untouched. As the days pass, All six bishops of the Tri- Tri-Diocesan Bishops discuss and the news becomes clearer, Diocesan Covenant signed the we come to know of friends, letter. impact of financial crisis Meeting in Young on Thurs- crisis doesn’t extend more than of anxiety, financially, in parishes, day February 19, the bishops of four years at its present level, and I think it’s at that level that the Tri-Diocesan Covenant dis- we’ll get through all right,” he we’re concerned.” cussed the implications of the fi- added, “but that’s certainly the He pointed out that for some nancial downturn on the church challenge for us.” of those rural areas, “this is what in country NSW. Bishop Richard said that the it’s been like for a while, so in a The discussion was an im- emerging picture in Bathurst Dio- way things haven’t changed”. promptu addition to the agenda, cese indicated a shortfall of Bishop Allan suggested that at the suggestion of Bishop Ri- around $100,000 for this year. some of the coastal areas would chard Hurford, to enable the bish- “I’m very confident in the suffer, as they have a lot of peo- ops to pray more specifically for group of people handling the di- ple on retirement incomes. the needs of each diocese. ocesan finances,” he said. “But “There’s probably a reason- Bishop of Riverina Doug the reality is that we have four able indication that Canberra will Stevens said his diocese, “with programs involving capital works, actually sustain its employment, 25 parishes, and most of those and we will have to have a meas- so it will be our rural areas that pretty tiny,” was feeling the ef- ured pace.” are affected the most,” he ob- fects of the downturn. He noted that school served. “It is hard to get an over- He said the diocese had a trust enrolments were above targets. all picture, and I actually think it’s fund which had grown signifi- “It will be an interesting task too early to get an accurate im- cantly in recent years to around for our trustees,” he said. “Some pression.” $5 million. things will be pruned, but I’m He said that people were “in “The value has now dropped concerned that we keep God in great heart, seeing real possibili- to $3.5 million,” he said. “The net the equation, and without sound- ties for this year and next year”, impact is that the diocese requires ing pietistic - the tougher the go- and to focus on finance was about $200,000 to run its activi- ing, the more time in prayer.” something of a distraction. ties, this year we’ll have a short- Responding on behalf of Can- “One issue for us is that we fall. Fortunately we have some berra-Goulburn Diocese, Assist- need clergy and lay people who unallocated reserves we’ve accu- ant Bishop Allan Ewing said that are skilled and able to minister to mulated over the years.” He was the diocese was always hard to changing communities, and at the expecting a shortfall of about read because there wasn’t ‘an’ time when we most need them $65,000 which could be drawn answer. we find it most difficult to re- from reserves. “Even the rural areas vary,” source them,” Bishop Allan com- “God willing, if the financial he explained. “There is a degree mented. April 2009 Anglican News Page 7 FRESH EXPRESSIONS CONFERENCE What does it take to become a church? ‰ Conference spoke about the catholicity or explores ‘ecclesial ‘connectionality’ of the church. He illustrated the concept with minima’ for churches the story of an oak tree growing by Lewis Hitchick in England’s Sherwood Forest. Huge social changes have “It’s called the Major Oak and caused mainstream churches to it’s 800 years old. It’s creaking. rethink their definitions of It’s held up by beams supporting ‘church’. its branches, steel hawsers hold- Speaking at the recent con- ing it up and a band around its ference in Canberra on Fresh trunk so it doesn’t fall apart. It is Expressions of Church, UK magnificent, and people rever- Fresh Expressions specialist Pe- ence this ancient beast. ter Pillinger said this rethinking “It is still producing acorns, had raised questions such as and every year those acorns are “what are the missional minima, gathered up and they’re planted, the ecclesial minima for what in different countries around the ‘church’ is?” world. And in every place where He illustrated this dilemma they are planted, they carry the with a story about a group of DNA of the original tree, but the young Christians in London. shape of each tree will be differ- Aged between 25 and 33, ent depending on the local envi- these people had said to him, ronmental conditions.” ‘We’ve stopped going to church Peter Pillinger pointed out that – we don’t go anymore. We meet each new church will carry the one evening every week, because DNA of the Gospel, but the shape we’re all disciples of Jesus, and of church has to be appropriate we discuss over a meal, how to the ecological niche in which we’re following him. But we it is working. don’t go to church.’ “We have to imagine what the FACING CHANGE: UK-based Fresh Expressions specialist Peter Pillinger says the church “Do you get what I’m say- Gospel might look like when it’s needs to offer more options to meet the rapid changes happening in Western culture. ing?” Peter Pillinger asked. “Now grown from a seed in those eco- is that church? It seems to me logical niches. The Gospel may there produce a different shaped a 150-strong congregation of we couldn’t give permission to the church of God that has got a that a group of disciples sharing people under 35. the Holy Spirit – there’s some mission in the world, but the God a meal together is deeply sacra- plant.” He said one of the mistakes “A few months ago, they were slightly difficult theology there – of mission who has got a church mental. But it doesn’t have a invited to consider becoming an but what we could do is bless in the world’. priest. So in some ways we have of the church planting movement of the 1970s and ‘80s was that it independent church – and they people with the resources we’ve So we’re there to serve God’s to ask, in every missional situa- made the decision that they inherited,” he said purposes, and we’re there to do tion, some deep questions about was about cloning ‘successful’ churches. wanted to be a Methodist church. “We can open doors. And Kingdom things.” the very nature of what we mean “It’s a risk strategy. If you whether you’re a parish priest or He said the theology of the by church.” say to them, ‘You’ve got to be a a bishop or something in between, Trinity is of “a missionary God, He compared recent changes Methodist church,’ they will say one of the key things you can do a sending God, a blessing God – in society with those that fol- ‘It’s not the church ‘no’. is keep the doors open. and out of that comes our un- lowed the invention of the print- Peter Pillinger also acknowl- “What I have noticed is, some derstanding of our part of God’s ing press. of God that has got edged the difficulty of deciding people find that very difficult in- mission”. “That made such a big change a mission in the when a fresh expression had deed: they want to keep control. He also said our ecclesiology to our society, 500 years ago,” world, but the God reached maturity to make deci- And the one thing that you can’t – the shape of the church and our he said. “Of course, printing led sions about its future, and sug- do is control the Holy Spirit, and understanding of it- must serve to the Reformation, and the huge of mission who has got a church in the gested that the congregation if we try to, we’ll find ourselves that missionary task. change in what people envisaged should be represented in the with problems.” “So our theology is first, our church as then – which raises the world’ group making these decisions. Peter Pillinger claims that the missiology is second and our question of how we envisage it He said that one of the key starting point for mission is the- ecclesiology is third,” he said. now. It’s that sort of nature of groups of people in the church, in ology. “Hence the title of the book, Mis- change.” terms of fresh expressions, was “It’s a theology of a mission- sion-Shaped Church – too often, Fresh Expressions has tried Peter Pillinger offered a vari- what he called the gatekeepers. ary God,” he explained. “A guy we’ve got church-shaped mis- to say, ‘do not copy what some- ation on Archbishop of Canter- “We started talking about per- called Tim Dearborn, an Ameri- sion.” body else has done, in terms of bury Rowan Williams’ well- mission-givers, and then realised can missiologist, says: ‘It’s not known phrase, the ‘mixed what it looks like, but ask the economy church’. questions and listen to your par- In a book called Mission- ticular community so that you Shaped Questions, he said Angela hear what God is saying.’ Tilby had coined the phrase, “We talk about 360 degree lis- Qualities of pioneer leaders ‘mixed ecology’. tening – what God’s saying to you “For me as a bio-chemist by through your own Christian Peter Pillinger told the Can- Œ A lateral thinker, who doesn’t Œ A questioner, challenging tra- trade, I think a mixed ecology community; and what God’s say- berra Fresh Expressions confer- follow normal ways of thinking. ditional values and approaches. church means a lot more than a ing to you through the commu- ence that the concept of mis- Œ Open to suggestions; willing Œ Courageous in their faith. mixed economy,” he explained. nity that you’re called to mission sion-shaped church recognised to listen to others. Œ A person who cares for peo- “Mixed economy says it’s great in,” he added. the need for innovators – “peo- Œ Happy in awkward situations ple (as an example, Peter to have what we’ve already got, He also said the mainstream ple we’re short of in the church” – thick skinned – ‘it’s not go- Pillinger cited Virgin Airlines but we need the new alongside it. churches should allow fresh ex- – but did not tell how to find ing to change overnight’. chief Richard Branson, who Mixed ecology says, in every pressions to make their own them. Œ A team builder, who helps peo- personally writes to each em- ecological niche of our society, choices about belonging to an “Who are the innovators? ple believe in a cause, express- ployee each Christmas – he there needs to be the right plant ‘organised’ church group. What characteristics might we ing it in a way others will un- may not have met them but growing, and it will take its shape As an example, he told of a be looking for?” he asked. derstand; not autocratic. he values them. depending on the ecological niche café church that had spawned Discussion groups at the Œ Not satisfied with the status quo; Œ Entrepreneurial – seeing the that it’s growing in.” two fresh expressions. “One of conference identified the fol- prepared to question traditions. giftings in others and encour- He said that every ecological them is a series of small groups lowing qualities: Œ A big picture person – casting aging them, even if it eclipses niche on the planet was that meet in the café, and is lim- Œ Not afraid to fail; risk taker, the vision, seeing depth others the leader; wanting others to interlinked, so this phrase also ited by the building. The other is not risk-averse. don’t see. develop their talents. Page 8 Anglican News April 2009 NEWS FROM THE PARISHES Crookwell celebrates ‘new’ church’s 40th anniversary from the parish Also in attendance were the (widow of the late Reverend On Sunday, February 15, ap- Reverend Don Turnbull, his wife, Gordon Williams), her sons Chris proximately 200 people attended Judy, and all of their family. and Brett and their families; and the celebration to mark 40 years Don Turnbull was rector of Jeanette Blundell, wife of the Rev. since the laying of the Founda- the parish when the church was Peter Blundell (now of tion Stone for St Bartholomew’s built, and he was able to give Boorowa). Church, Crookwell. some recollections of the events Robert Merryfull, Ron On one of his first official vis- surrounding the decision to dis- Larkham, Jim Evans and Keith its in the Diocese of Canberra and pose of the old St Mark’s and St Smith, tradesmen who had Goulburn, newly consecrated Bartholomew’s churches to make worked on the building, were Bishop Stuart Robinson and his way for the new building. warmly received as special guests wife, Jane, were special guests Ministry of the Word was by of honour. at the service. Margaret Wheelwright who also The commemorations were to Bishop Robinson delivered the edited the service booklet. Read- honour and pay tribute to all of sermon of the day entitled ‘Res- ers were Jill Burbidge, Kenneth the tradespersons who in any toration and Reconciliation’. Wheelwright and Bethany way had been associated with Crookwell parish priest Kevin Herridge, whilst Marion Jordan what someone has recently re- Stone extended a warm welcome offered the Prayers of the Peo- ferred to as ‘the most significant to the Bishop and all those ple. public building erected in the present, including the Mayor of Other former Rectory fami- town in the last century’. Upper Lachlan Shire, John Shaw lies attending the celebration in- Mrs Jean Evans was singled and his wife, Suzi. cluded Mrs Yvonne Soper out by Don Turnbull for her won- derful contribution in sewing the clergy vestments and altar linen. WELCOME: Crookwell parish was very pleased to welcome The organising committee Bishop Stuart and Jane Robinson to the anniversary comprising Kevin Stone, Sylvia Cullen, Mary Willis and Marion celebrations, one of the new bishop’s first official parish Jordan were delighted with the visits. response of so many people in attending the joyful celebrations vation from day to day. (Psalm The delicious lunch was pre- on the day. 96:2) pared by Mary Curry and her The warm fellowship was Flowers in the Church were band of willing helpers and enhanced by the beautiful music by Shirley Willis, whilst the flo- prompted many compliments. for the service provided by Or- ral decorations in the hall were A booklet compiled and edited ganist David Johnson, assisted by by Clare Crompton and Marion by Marion Jordan was printed Brad Smart on keyboard, the Jordan. especially for the occasion and musical group Unity, and flautist A Powerpoint presentation contains many memories and Nissa Cady. was shown in the hall during anecdotes from past rectors, The Church was adorned by lunchtime depicting church life builders and parishioners. two stunning red banners de- over the past four decades. Copies of the book ($7.00) ANNIVERSARY: Celebrations marking the 40th anniversary signed and made by Sylvia Cullen This was expertly organised and bookmarks ($2.00) are still of laying the foundation stone of the present-day St with the text: Sing to the Lord, by Sally Cullen with photos lent available at the Crookwell Infor- Bartholomew’s Church in Crookwell attracted around 200 bless His name; tell of His sal- by many parishioners. mation Centre. people. Holistic Care venture in Holy Cross from the parish Archdeacon Anne Ranse will be commissioned as the Holistic Care Nurse at Holy Covenant by Bishop Robinson on Thursday 26 March, starting at 6:30pm. The appointment breaks new ground for the Anglican Church in the Canberra and Goulburn Diocese. Such appointments, also known as Parish Nurses or Faith Community Nurses, have been made elsewhere in Australia. Anne Ranse has a leading role in the Diaconate in the Diocese and has previously practiced CARING: Anne Ranse and Susanna Pain are developing nursing in such places as out- a holistic approach to pastoral care in Jamison. back Australia. We are indeed fortunate that she will lead this initiative in our parish. Œ helping patients to return home already provided by others at Her new role will be to pro- from hospital Holy Covenant, but will seek to vide support for older and iso- Œ assisting people explore their work with them to meet identi- lated members of our community spirituality fied needs in our community. (including those outside our par- Œ providing transport to and ad- Anne Ranse’s appointment is ish family) in health, spiritual and vocacy at medical appoint- voluntary and part-time (one day social aspects of their lives, with ments a week) and she will be assisted the objective of improving their Œ visiting people in their homes by volunteers from within the par- wellbeing and helping them to Œ identifying relevant services by ish to deliver this service. stay longer in their own homes. other community agencies. Anne’s commissioning to this From experience in Australia The Holy Covenant service exciting position will conclude and overseas, the services this will not duplicate government and with light refreshments role will provide could include: community services nor those April 2009 Anglican News Page 9 NEWS FROM THE PARISHES Lesson in flexibility Ainslie plugs in to solar power One of the important lessons sessions when guest presenters from the parish for new clergy at this year’s Min- had to cancel on short notice. The recently installed solar istry Development Conference at However, most sessions went panels at All Saints’, Ainslie, were Galong was the value of being according to plan, and feedback officially commissioned on Sun- flexible. was very positive. day 22 March. The conference, held each Highlights of the program in- The commissioning was part year for clergy in the dioceses of cluded a presentation by Canon of a weekend of mid-Lenten cel- Canberra-Goulburn, Bathurst and Gillian Varcoe on The Presiding ebration which started with a Riverina in their first five years Ministry: a workshop on Pasto- wine and cheese tasting on Fri- of ordination, featured a number ral Services presented by The day might, continued with a mini- of last-minute program changes. Rev’d Dr Graeme Garrett; and a fete and book sale on Saturday Assistant Bishop and Ministry session led by Celia Irving on and culminated in services for Development Officer for Bathurst Learning and Communication Mothering Sunday and the induc- Diocese, Peter Danaher, found Styles. tion of the new Parish Council.. himself filling in for a couple of Staff members from the sup- plier company, Armada Solar, were on hand to answer ques- tions about the panels. The solar panels are part of the parish’s commitment to re- SWITCHED ON: Ashley from Armada Solar chats with ducing its carbon footprint and Ainslie rector Sarah Macneil in front of the new solar panels. modelling sustainable living. The panels have been installed with a Chair of Parish Council, Paul the great interest the panels had generous subsidy from the Fed- Williams, described the panels as generated locally, increasing the eral Government and the power ‘a great investment for the par- parish’s profile in the community. generated will be fed back in to ish, both financially and environ- Although the array is small at the grid at a premium rate offered mentally.’ present, the positioning allows for by the ACT Government The Rector Sarah Macneil noted expansion at a future date.

UNDER FIVES: Clergy from Bathurst and Canberra- Southern Monaro, Moruya form Goulburn Diocese at the Ministry Development Conference at Galong, with Bishops Peter Danaher and Stuart Robinson. link for mutual support from Moruya parish The parishes of Southen Monaro and Moruya officially Bishop Stuart meets staff launched their Parish Link in St Mathias’ Church Bombala on and council of CGGS Sunday 8th February in 44 de- from the school Bishop Stuart was very inter- gree heat, and a week later in St It was a pleasure to welcome ested to learn about the work of John’s Church Moruya with light our new Bishop, Stuart the staff and to get to know our refreshing rain. Robinson, to an afternoon tea for student leaders. He told us that On both occasions parishion- staff and student leaders last he felt welcomed into the School ers travelled to the other’s parish month. and was impressed by the posi- to get to know the wider con- The Bishop was introduced to tive attitude of our staff towards gregation. our staff from both the Junior and their work within the School. The aim of the Parish Link is Senior Schools, along with our Bishop Stuart will be joining to support each other in prayer, Senior Council. Bishop Stuart has the school for confirmation later encouragement and communica- certainly been busy since his con- in the year and we hope that he tion in our shared journey and will attend some of our annual encourage partnership for wider secration, ensuring that he meets AGREEMENT: Jim Longden and Pauline Cameron-Storey with the clergy and members of School functions. Ministry Missions. We will meet witness the signatures of Ken Foster (Southern Monaro the Diocese. socially at least three times dur- ing the year for the wider con- parish) and Robyn Lewis-Quinn (Moruya parish) on the gregation to get to know each document formalising the link between the two parishes. other. The next planned event is at Tathra in July. On both occasions this Monaro Parish. During the planning of this month the Covenant was signed A member from the commit- link some parishioners have by the two Ministers, Rev’d tee of each Parish, Jim Longden formed friendships with each Robin Lewis Quinn, Rector of the and Pauline Cameron-Storey also other already and look forward Parish of Moruya and Rev’d Ken witnessed the document. to widening this circle. Foster Rector of The Southern

Take an Easter Labyrinth experience St Alban’s, Woden, has issued way that leads to a central point. tation on Easter afternoon (April an open invitation to members of Praying while walking along the 12), between 12-6pm at 34 other parishes and the wider com- pathway is a holistic experience Chappelle St, Lyons. A commu- munity to celebrate the Risen that incorporates the mind, body nity barbeque will also be held Christ at Easter time with an af- and the spirit. concurrently, providing an oppor- WELCOME: Bishop Stuart Robinson met staff members at ternoon labyrinth meditation. Participants frequently expe- tunity to talk about the labyrinth Canberra Girls’ Grammar recently. From left are Year 6 The labyrinth meditation pro- rience their labyrinth journey to experience. teachers, Robyn Hetherington and Sandy McGregor; School vides an opportunity for solitary be a source of creativity or in- If you would like to know Chaplain, the Rev Paul Harris; Bishop Stuart Robinson; prayer and encounter with Christ spiration and it is potentially a time more about the labyrinth, contact Principal, Susan Just; and Senior School Mathematics within us. of inner healing. Rev’d Rebecca Newland on Ph: teacher, Anna Hyslop. A labyrinth is a single path- St Alban’s will host the medi- 6281 4505. Page 10 Anglican News April 2009 ENVIRONMENT

Commission for the Environment Historybytes by Canon Bill Pryce Sanctification and the environment The Journey into by Sarah Bachelard lationship to the environment as oped world, he suggests, we We are accustomed nowa- central to Christian life today. suffer from the alienation of be- days to speak of environmental These might be called ‘spiritual’ ing identified only as ‘produc- Holy Orders issues as moral issues. And so reasons. That is, they are rea- ers, consumers and commut- The 52nd anniversary of his we ran a bookshop, and provided they are. When the actions we sons that arise from the work ers’. We suffer from the diseases ordination as a decon prompted preliminary ministry training for take or fail to take have radical of the Holy Spirit in our sancti- of civilization, rising anxiety, Canon Bill Pryce to record some students exploring vocation. We consequences for the lives of the fication, our spiritual growth and greed and neurotic tendencies to of his reflections on a life in or- also established a Retreat Centre at poorest and most vulnerable, for maturing. It is this line of overwork, or to addictive or dained ministry. Delungra, which was used by future generations and for all the thought that I want to share compulsive behaviors. If that is It was 52 years on 2nd Feb- youth groups, confirmation creatures and plants with whom briefly now. right, then what will sanctifica- ruary, since I knelt in St John’s groups, and prospective ordinands. we share this planet, then ques- In his 1992 book, The Spirit tion, growth in the Spirit, look Canberra before The Rt. Rev. E.H. In 1968 I returned to the Dio- tions of justice immediately and of Life, Moltmann suggested like in this context? If we are, in Burgman, to receive “the office cese as assistant priest in Young, inescapably arise. that Christian life is always re- the Spirit, in the process of be- and ministry of a Deacon in the where I met my future wife We are also, I think, becom- lated to its time and context. ing set free from these diseases church of God.” Dorothy. We celebrate forty years ing accustomed to the thought More particularly, he said, if and chains, then what will we Three others were made dea- in marriage this year. I was ap- that transforming our own and Christian life is to witness to find happening within and con that day, The Rev’ds. W.E. pointed the parish priest in Delegate, our society’s unjust practices in Christ and to the Holy Spirit, among us? Wright, L.R. Brassington, and G. and then Moruya, St Mark’s North relation to the environment is in then it must be related to its con- According to Moltmann, we Mullins. That same day I was sent Albury, St Luke’s Junee, St Alban’s part a theological matter. It in- text in a healing way. That is will find ourselves rediscovering to begin the journey in St Paul’s Wagga Wagga, and Cootamundra. volves transforming our sense of what salvation means. the sanctity of life and the di- Temora, with a faithful priest, Fr. The appointments varied from what the world is. Are we to re- This does not mean that there vine mystery of creation. The A.W. Sutton. two years to nine. When my birth late to the non-human world as is no such thing as human ‘sin’ Spirit will be drawing us to inte- The journey actually began certificate flashed in the Bishop’s a more or less infinite resource in general; but it does mean that grate ourselves into the web of much earlier when I was called office on my 65th birthday, I for satisfying an ever-increasing the forms taken by sin may vary life from which modern society and zapped by the Holy Spirit in moved into “recycled mode” in lo- set of human wants and desires? in different times and places, tends to alienate us, enabling us St Paul’s Cooma, my home cum ministry. It has involved Or are we to relate to it as and that liberation from sin will to recognize our church, at my Confirmation by holidayrelief through to minding the free utterance and unwar- require us to be set free from interconnectedness with all life the same bishop, in junior high vacant parishes covering the three ranted gift of a loving Creator, the particular ways in which it and to accept our full humanity, school days. dioceses Canberra and Goulburn, which can only be recognized as binds and oppresses us. including our frailty and our mor- After schooling, I worked for Riverina, and Bathurst. Thanks be gift insofar as it is received with Moltmann suggests then that the tality. Sanctification today, he Hain and Co, retail. Then at the to God for health as the journey gratitude and reverence? This process of growth in the Spirit, suggests, will mean an ethic of encouragement of Bishop continues. transformation of our sense of growth in holiness and spiritual reverence for life and defending Burgmann, I worked in adminis- The really exciting experience what the world is involves, as maturity, will involve progres- God’s creation against human tration at the Australian National in priestly ministry is relating to the philosopher Mary Midgley sively being set free of the par- aggression which, in personal University. people in their faith journey. has put it, ‘changing the myths ticular chains that bind in par- terms, will mean things such as A group began preliminary The- Throughout the years, my spir- we live by’. It is one of the most ticular contexts. recycling, not over-consuming, ology at St Mark’s , under the su- itual directors also have brought important contributions that the He thinks, for example, that and social and political action to pervision of Fr. G.D. Griffiths. In great blessing through sacramen- church has to make to our cur- the Reformation’s witness to protect creation. March 1954, I entered St John’s tal ministry and advice. The prayer rent situation. ‘freedom of faith’ was healing It might be argued that College Morpeth together with power of faithful communicants As Christians, then, we are for what ailed medieval Chris- Moltmann is seeking simply to R.E. Moon, W.E. Wright, L.R. has sustained and invigorated my becoming familiar with both tendom and that the Methodist baptize a particular personal or Brassington, and we were later journey. Family members, parish moral and theological reasons for emphasis on personal sanctifica- political agenda by identifying joined by G.Thomas and N.B. leaders, and the sisters of C.H.N. understanding that care for the tion acted ‘therapeutically’ on the these movements as the work of Fellowes for this diocese. have all been part of that. environment is central to a faith- diseases of the rising industrial the Spirit. But I think, more 1954 was a most significant There have been changes in my ful response to Jesus’ command society in England. And that charitably understood, year, marking the completion of 52 years in Holy Orders. The nega- that we love God with all our leads him to ask about the na- Moltmann is inviting us to look Morpeth ministry by our Warden tives include the watering down of hearts and our neighbors as our- ture of the particular dis-eases and see whether what he says Fr. Robinson. He had a deep un- discipline in the Faith, including selves. or sicknesses of our society, and rings true in our own experience. derstanding of Anglican Orders in Baptismal and Confirmation prepa- The German theologian, about how the Holy Spirit is If Moltmann is right, as we al- the basic Catholic Faith tradition. ration, the tendency to neglect the Jürgen Moltmann, has suggested working to bring healing and lib- low the Holy Spirit to work in On 21-12-1957 I was ordained Daily Office and study groups. that there is yet a third set of rea- eration in this context. our lives, deepening our open- priest in my home church, St The positives are strong and sons for understanding our re- For those of us in the devel- ness to the healing love of God, Paul’s Cooma, where my great exciting, including more parish in- then what we will find in our- grandfather had been the first par- volvement in liturgical expression, selves is just a spontaneous aris- ish priest. a variety in music and new litur- ing of such things as a deeper After three years in Temora, I gies, and admission to Holy Com- reverence for life, a sense of the worked in St Paul’s Canberra, un- munion of much younger people. wonder of creation and of the der two unique priests, Canons There have been creative study interconnectedness of all things, J.T.R. Border and L.M. and growth ministry programmes and of our responsibility for Murchison. Their disciplined man- including Betel Series, Natural honoring and loving the world agement and spirituality were very Church Development, Cursillo and God loves. significant for me. Kairos. Everald Compton brought And if that is indeed what the In 1962 I moved into “Com- stewardship skills relating to our Holy Spirit is doing in and among munity” experience in the Soci- use of Time, Personal Talents, and us today, then perhaps we are ety of S.S. Peter and Paul based Money. We have not yet taken him beginning to see that care for the in Warialda and later Gunnedah, seriously. environment is at the heart of Diocese of Armidale. Our Bishop Ministry with young people was God’s agenda for us and for the was another Burgmann-like states- enriched by Y.A.F., C.E.B.S. and world. man of The Faith, The Rt. Rev. G.F.S. The “COMMUNITY OF Which seems like a good rea- J.S. Moyes. FAITH” spirit and vision is vital in son to put it at the heart of our The community life was par- Christian life. No one can be a pri- agenda too! ish based, influenced by the Little vate Christian. We need to breathe Gidding Community in MISSION. I thank God daily for Sarah Bachelard is a lecturer Huntingdonshire. Daily prayer life that vision of the Catholic Faith, in theology at St Marks. She is centred around the Cowley Fa- especially through Religious Com- also a member of the Environ- thers’ manual in the seven-fold munity, and parish community. ment Commission. Divine Office. Keep praying for the “recycled” In addition to pastoral ministry, and all in ministry. April 2009 Anglican News Page 11 MISSION NEWS GAZA: Violence and war do not solve anything An exclusive interview with medicine during this crisis. So, The Rt Revd Suheil Dawani, An- thank God the hospital proved glican Bishop in Jerusalem, con- again that it’s a centre for wit- ducted by Stephen Daughtry, ness and relief for our people. ABM Communications Officer, at They did their best to offer the St George’s Cathedral, Jerusa- necessary service and treatment lem. to the victims of the conflict. ABM: I understand that there ABM: The world is aware of aren’t many Anglicans in Gaza. the situation in Gaza. Can you Why do you have a hospital explain how the recent war has there? impacted on the church here? Bishop Suheil: Well, the hos- Bishop Suheil: First of all, pital has been there more than 100 what has happened in Gaza is years. We have few Anglican beyond any imagining, regarding members there but we have 3500 the destruction that took place Christians there and we always and the number of injuries. The work with everybody, as one casualties who have been killed; community, so our presence is young people, children, elderly, this number in Gaza. We always women. I believe that this crisis have to support them and try to came at a very difficult time at keep them there because after this which we were very much opti- war many of them – especially mistic about having a genuine the young – start thinking of leav- peace. At the same time we have ing Gaza. This is something we been really working hard with don’t encourage as a church. We other interfaith groups to join our hope that we can support them efforts to push the peace proc- to stay regardless of what has ess. So, for the religious leaders happened. in Jerusalem and other parts of ABM: What would your mes- this region it came as a great sage be to the global Anglican in Gaza and also supports the SUPPORT: (above) shock and I hope that it will not Church and the world about what Anglican Church in Jerusalem and Palestinian women and child affect what we have in our has happened here during this the Middle-East through the an- collecting aid packs from an minds, to work for peace and war. nual Good Friday Appeal. reconciliation in this land. Donations to both appeals can Ahli Arab Hospital clinic Bishop Suheil: Well the mes- (photo courtesy Diocese of ABM: Have you had a chance sage we would send is that re- be made through your parish, by to go to Gaza and see the destruc- gardless of what has happened calling ABM on 1300 302 663 and Jerusalem/ABM); INSET: tion for yourself? in Gaza we will continue to work online at www.abmission.org Bishop Suheil Dawani (photo Bishop Suheil: In February we for reconciliation. I think that we (click on the Donate now button). courtesy Tobin Lush/ABM). tried to enter Gaza with a group have to keep hope and faith. The of colleagues, heads of churches, concept of hope is very impor- but unfortunately myself and the tant because if we lose hope we Lutheran Bishop were denied en- lose everything. Violence and war Ysabel man elected as new try. We waited for two hours at do not solve anything. I hope that the checkpoint and the Israelis the Israelis, that they will under- said that – for that day – we stand. That both sides will un- Archbishop of Melanesia didn’t have the right permits to derstand that they must talk to- get in to Gaza. It was hard on gether and work for the future By Archdeacon Ian After that he took more time us. I have managed to visit Gaza peace of this country. This is the Palmer overseas to serve as Assistant since then. only solution that will be benefi- The newly elected Archbishop Priest in the Diocese of New ABM: Do you know why you cial for both peoples, the Israelis of the Anglican Church of Mela- Westminster, British Columbia, were denied entry? and the Palestinians. nesia and his wife come from Canada while studying for a Mas- Bishop Suheil: Well, they ABM: You are a Palestinian, Ysabel our sister Diocese in the ter of Theology from the Vancou- said that we didn’t receive the Arab Christian and you see the Solomon Islands. ver School of Theology in 1998. OK from the ministry of defence. people of Gaza suffering; peo- Early in March the electoral On his return to Solomon Is- That’s the reason that was given ple who are essentially your peo- board chose as their Archbishop lands Bishop David served in the to us. ple. How do you prevent your- the Rt Rev David Vunagi (pres- Diocese of Ysabel as Senior ABM: You have a number of self from becoming embittered ently Bishop of Temotu) to re- Priest and Parish Priest at Lawe staff at the hospital in Gaza. Can and angry about what is happen- place Sir Ellison Pogo who re- region before returning to Selwyn you tell us what life has been like ing. When there are so many peo- tired last December. College as its Principal. In 2000 for them? ple who are angry, how do you Both Bishop David and his he was appointed as the Mission Bishop Suheil: During this cri- prevent yourself from entering wife Mary were born on Ysabel. Secretary to the Church of Mela- ARCHBISHOP ELECT: sis in Gaza we kept almost 24 into that rage? They have three children and be- nesia. It was a short appointment Bishop David Vunagi grew hour a day contact with our staff Bishop Suheil: It is tough re- fore becoming a bishop he served for in the same year he was up in the Diocese of Ysabel. at the Ahli Arab Hospital. Of ally because, watching the many as a senior priest in the Diocese elected as Bishop of the Diocese course our staff, they worked casualties we have seen on the of Ysabel. of Temotu where he has served equal in life.” around the clock treating injuries TV – the pictures of little chil- He studied in Fiji and PNG and for the last eight years. Speaking following his elec- and taking care of the other pa- dren being killed – it was really began his working life as a sci- Against the background of a tion he said “the journey ahead in tients. I believe that the staff horrible for every one of us. But ence teacher with a speciality in Province which does not ordain leading the Church will not be worked under very difficult cir- as I said, we kept the whole situ- biology in a government school women and a culture where the easy but will need the support of cumstances – heroically – and I ation in our prayers. Prayers, I and later the Anglican Church life of women is usually re- everybody.” really honour them. At the same think, for us Christians are very school Selwyn College. stricted, Bishop Vunagi wrote an We hope that two or three time it was part of our witness important. So we prayed that God His theological training began interesting article in the clergy from our Diocese will be here, that this hospital serves in would give guidance to the lead- at St. John’s College in Auckland, Melanesian Messenger last year able to attend Bishop David the difficult and hard times. Of ers, not to repeat this ugly and New Zealand where he graduated in which he argues that “Woman Vunagi’s enthronement as the fifth course I sent an appeal to our deadly work. I believe this is the with a Bachelor of Theology in is Man’s Equal”. He comments Archbishop of Melanesia on the Partners and we received many only thing we could do during the 1990. After serving as an assist- “The Bible has been inappropri- Feast of Pentecost, 31st May in donations from Partners all over height of the crisis. ant priest he went on to teach at ately used to support the subor- Honiara. We pray for God to pre- the world, the Anglican Commun- the Bishop Patteson Theological dination of women” and he con- pare and equip him as he takes ion, and we have been able to ABM continues an emergency College, Kohimarama about 35ks cludes “We give thanks to God up these new opportunities of supply our hospital with food and appeal for the Ahli Arab Hospital from Honiara on Guadalcanal. for creating woman to be man’s leadership in the Church. Page 12 Anglican News April 2009 BOOKS I don’t understand why God does that The God i Don’t Under- standing them. And pursuing that He begins with the well-worn their destruction and here he bate. He upholds the traditional stand: reflections on tough theme more specifically, the idea problem of evil, its mystery, its takes up the matter again. The so- view but has made a small but sig- questions of faith, Christopher that God commits violence defence and finally its defeat. He called holy war of Joshua, the nificant contribution at the popular J.H. Wright, Zondervan: Michi- against Jesus to bring about re- makes the point that evil is a very genocide of the Canaanites, the level to move the debate along. gan, 2008, pp.221. demption is tackled in a series of particular problem for Christians. exercise of the “ban” (their utter His last chapters on the end chapters on the It is far less a destruction) has caused most Bi- of the world are the least satis- Reviewer: Colin atonement. And problem for ble readers considerable concern. factory mainly because the sub- Dundon what about the every other The author rejects the portrait ject area is inhabited by some “I just don’t understand why cranks and world view but it of the violent and capricious god very strange people and ideas. God does that” occurs at the very crackpots who challenges the of the Old Testament held by The area is so rank in growth it beginning of this book and con- peddle theories Christian faith at many opponents of the Christian needs much more discussion. tinues to be the driving force for about ‘End- every level. faith and some Christians. He also What is here is clear and influ- it throughout the following eleven Time’ events? Wright takes refuses the Marcionite solution of enced by N.T. Wright and his chapters. Indeed, the idea that Now we the reader excising much of the Old Testa- understanding of the resurrection “the older I get the less I think I could just say through the list ment which solves one problem and the new creation. That is a really understand God” which ‘who cares?’ and of the problems at the expense of creating many good corrective to much popu- also occurs in the first few para- get on with being associated with more. He discusses three frame- lar Christian thinking about graphs sets the tone for the writ- good Christian evil, the different works for understanding the story heaven, hell and the after-life. ing; a sense of humility before folk. The trouble kinds of evil, its of the Canaanites and opts for a For Anglicans he reminds us God and a clear recognition of is that these origin, God’s discussion of divine judgment and that our forebears took seriously the author’s own limitations. questions keep sovereignty, the salvation. Whether this alleviates that no-one knew the time of the Wright is the author of many on coming back lament of the the moral problem remains an end. The old Book of Common books but two massive volumes and they force us people of God in open question but this is clear Prayer contained tables to find the stand out: Old Testament Ethics to face them again. worship and prayer and its de- presentation of this point of view. date of Easter to 2299 CE. There for the People of God and The The good thing about this book feat in the cross. There is not a In recent times the atonement, was another table of complicated Mission of God. We reviewed the is that, although Wright argues lot that is new here but it is done specifically the idea of calculations that allowed the latter in these pages last year. So from a conservative position that with clarity, with sensitivity and substitutionary atonement, has reader to calculate Easter to 8600 Wright brings to this task an en- takes Scripture seriously, it is not openness that distinguishes this been the subject of sustained at- CE. We are very practical. viable reputation for a thoughtful a book filled with pious drivel. It analysis from the text book philo- tack in the church. His careful han- This book would work well interpretation of Scripture that is is more like a wrestling match and sophical discussions. dling of the objections and his pres- as a study book for a group. Its suffused with integrity. we are invited to take part in it. In his massive work on Old entation of theological argument of subjects certainly demand con- In this book Wright explores Mostly Wright wrestles with Testament ethics Wright raises sin and shame being borne in the sideration by pastors and teach- four questions that often puzzle scripture and inevitably with God. the matter of the Canaanites and cross are models of theological de- ers in the church. many Christian folk: the problem However, he places himself in the of evil, the genocide and holy war community of believers who of Joshua, modern culture and know God loves the world but making sense of the cross, and who, at the same time, are con- Finding treasures in Orthodoxy fronted with what appears to be all that business about the end of THE ORTHODOX STUDY working on a new Bible, using very tangible evidence that the and have found it most valuable the world. Of course these are BIBLE. Published by Thomas the New King James Version as belief is ridiculous. Being an Old in giving a new perspective on not the only questions we might Nelson. Price $79.95. (Available the template. The New Testa- Testament scholar it is not sur- the text of Scripture. However raise but they are some of the through Woden Christian Book- ment and Psalms appeared in prising that he places himself in it has been severely criticized in more difficult and persistent. shop.) 1993 and now the Old Testament the tradition of the psalmists who a journal called The Orthodox They are questions that any has marked the completion of the both praise God and then cry out Reviewer: Robert Christian Witness. I found a re- modern pastor will face in one project. in pain and anguish at the obvi- Willson view by Priest Seraphim Johnson form or another. In an era of ter- The great value of this new ous contradictions to God’s faith- on the Internet under “Orthodox rorism and unrestricted warfare Many years ago I attended a Bible for Anglicans is that it in- fulness, covenant love and jus- Christian Information Centre”. the question of evil is not about Greek class at St Marks, led by cludes footnotes and commen- tice. Psalm 73 is his model. He writes that the commentary to go away soon. Is Religion the late Fr Laurie Murchison. A tary on the text from the Ortho- He begins with a couple of “feels far too much like a piece Killing Us? is the title of a book member of the class was the lo- dox standpoint. It also includes pages on the different meanings of evangelical propaganda by Jack Nelson-Pallmeyer cal Greek Orthodox priest. He a number of one-page profiles of decked out in the trappings of of not understanding which is his (2003) that examines the so- had joined the class to improve particular people and events. For Orthodoxy”. He believes that attempt to understand what it called ‘violence of God’ traditions his English while the rest of us example we are reminded that, in many of the comments on the means to live like the psalmists in various scriptures including the were there to improve our Greek. Orthodox theology, the Blessed text of Scripture are simplistic in the real pain and confusion of Christian Bible. There are Chris- This made for some interesting Virgin Mary is the prototype of and shallow. the now and the not-yet. Many tians around who do not seem to class dynamics. all Christians, the model of what At the end of the Biblical text people would find those pages be unsettled by these texts but One of the richest Christian we are to become in Christ. and commentary there are fur- most helpful in their pilgrimage. most of us struggle with under- traditions in the world is that of Because of her character and ther resources for the Christian the Orthodox Church, yet most especially because of her role in reader. One of great value is an Anglicans know little about it. God’s plan of salvation, we ap- article entitled simply “How to When we look beyond our own propriately honor Mary as the Read the Bible” by the Rt Rever- denominational boundaries we first among the saints. We ven- end Kallistos Ware, formerly Woden Christian Bookshop generally think only of other erate her but we do not worship Timothy Ware, whose writings churches of the so-called “ref- her because worship belongs to have done so much to open the Canberra’s independent Christian bookshop ormation”, or of the Roman God alone. The Orthodox riches of Orthodoxy to Western Catholic Church. We should Church honors Mary in icons, Christians. He is a convert from stocks books on theology, history, mission, pastoral know much more about Ortho- hymns and special feast days. Anglicanism to Orthodoxy. He care and counselling, liturgy, books for children, doxy. In Australia perhaps a mil- Orthodox Christians call her reminds us that our reading of music and books for reflection and meditation, lion people follow one of a Theotokos, literally “God bearer” Scripture should be marked by number of Orthodox Christian or Mother of God. four characteristics. It should be gifts and devotional items, wafers, candles and so traditions. Tourists who travel to In the footnotes to the Obedient. It should be much more! Ring, email or come in person. Greece, Eastern Europe and Rus- “Magnificat” (Luke 1: 46 to 56) Ecclesial, that is in union with sia encounter the distinctive ar- the commentary bluntly states the Church. It should be Christ- What we don’t have in stock, we can order. chitecture and style of Orthodoxy that it is impossible to believe in centred. Finally, it should be and more and more church build- the inspiration of Scripture and Personal. Woden Christian Bookshop ings in Australia are appearing in not bless the Mother of God (“All He quotes Saint Tikhon of Bus Interchange, Woden ACT 2606 this style. There is growing in- generations will call me blessed”). Zadonsk (1724-83) who said: terest in Orthodox spirituality. Many Anglicans would agree “Whenever you read the Gospel, Contact us on 6285 1425 (fax 6281 0849) In the USA there is a strong with such a view. Christ himself is speaking to you. or email [email protected] body of Orthodox scholarship I have used this Bible in the And while you read, you are pray- and these scholars have been Daily Offices for several months ing and talking to him.” April 2009 Anglican News Page 13 ANGLICARE

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Lee Constable, and two youth health workers, Marc Livesey and The Indigenous Gambling Ollie Hand (previously with Anglicare Housing Program). Poster Group formed after it The team, funded by the ACT Government, is forming links with was identified that there was GPs and other health providers in Tuggeranong, West Belconnen and limited information that was In- Gungahlin areas. digenous specific regarding IMPACT: Local indigenous artist David O’Neil has provided Their focus is on identifying young people at risk and connecting where you could get help with paintings for the poster project, representing the impact that them with local health providers rather than expecting them to travel problem gambling concerns. into Civic for health management and support. The posters are designed for gambling has on the wider indigenous community. The Junction is Canberra’s only youth specific health service. the Indigenous community to Clients can access it without cost. give a culturally significant im- community. (yellow) age and options to make con- The themes of the three The launch of the posters tact with local services if gam- posters are: will hopefully encourage more bling has become a problem for 1. Financial Theme: Is gam- people from all communities to them or for someone they bling taking food off the seek help regarding problem know. table?(Blue) gambling. On behalf of the In- Local indigenous artist, 2. Individual /Self Theme: digenous Gambling Poster Registered Nurses, Enrolled Nurses, David O’Neill, has provided Do you control your gambling Group we would like to thank paintings for the gambling or does gambling control you for attending the launch and Care Workers and Support Staff poster project. Each poster rep- you?(Red) hope that you will assist us in Do you want to feel valued and supported? resents the impact that gambling 3. Family/Friends Theme: Is increasing awareness in our has on the whole Indigenous gambling harming your mob? community of the issues asso- Anglicare is part of the Anglican Diocese of Canberra and ciated with gambling and the Goulburn and has been supporting and caring for children, young services that are available to people, families and older people for over 80 years. Our sister help those in need. organisation, Nullica Lodge Inc, has been supporting and caring The project has been devel- for older people since 1997. oped by Anglicare Canberra & Goulburn (with staff at the Anglicare and Nullica Lodge are seeking qualified nurses, care Ashmont Community Centre), workers and support staff to provide residential aged care in Can- Riv Med, Mission Australia, and berra, Merimbula, Tura Beach and Eden. 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However some people “By profiling a church’s local most Brisbane Diocese Parishes wanted to talk about past disap- area, we hope to support every on Sunday 15th of February pointment and frustration and that church as they seek to connect 2009. Connect 2 Church was also was healthy too. more effectively with their com- seen as an opportunity for people “I feel that both ‘Connect 2 munity,” said Dr Ruth Powell, to invite friends and family to Church’ and ‘Tell Bishop NCLS Director. church, so that coming for the Jonathan’ have been positive steps “The new Community Con- first time was an experience that forward that will allow the nections Pack of resources, can be shared with those who al- Church to grow. From the feed- based on national census infor- ready attend. back we have received we have mation is uniquely tailored to each Part of the Diocese’s 150th assisted some former Church- individual church within Aus- celebrations, the idea was also to goers to again experience God’s tralia. These resources designed member. As in previous years, this invite people who may have had a love and be embraced by our wel- by the NCLS Research team, are “Using maps, pictures and pack was sent on a sale or return past connection with the church coming Anglican spirit. available to every church, regard- tables we show the social make- basis. Churches and parishes can – whether through a baptism, a “I pray that those people who less of whether they have par- up of a community, how it is dis- either choose to purchase it and wedding, or some other meaning- reconnected with their Church ticipated in a Church Life Sur- tinctive and how it has changed, keep it (the cost starts from $110 ful event - to re-connect with their continue to feel welcome and that vey.” in an easy to understand format.” per church capped at $220 for local Anglican Church on a set day. they remain a part of our broad Community Connections parishes), or return it in the mail, The hope was that people would Church family well into the fu- Community Social Profiles with postage paid by NCLS Re- rediscover their local, caring and ture,” said Dr Aspinall. “The NCLS Community So- Pack search. welcoming Anglican community. Archdeacon Roundhill said the cial Profile (CSP) is the centre- In late 2008 churches and The Venerable John Roundhill, challenge ahead is for Churches piece of the resource pack. It parishes (Protestant and Angli- Online access Chair of the Connect to Church to remain connected with new- contains a range of information can) were sent a Community Churches and parishes who Sunday Committee, estimated comers so that they know that the about a local community, includ- Connections Pack, containing a purchase their Community Con- around 2500 new parishioners at- warm welcome they received on ing population, age, education, Community Social Profile of the nections Pack will soon have ac- tended 100 parishes that registered February 15 was not a one off. income, housing and cultural local community around each cess to their Community Social for the event. “This was a great “We would like to see all of background, that we believe im- church, a Guide and a Work- Profiles online, by using their result and while we acknowledge those who made a connection pact ministry decisions churches book, designed to help churches Admin Key on the NCLS website: that the Victorian bushfires may stay with us to become part of a have to make,” said Natalie in their mission and ministry to www.ncls.org.au/community have resulted in some additional larger body of Christ.” Swann, geographer and team the local area.

Remembering ‘59: documentary on Billy Graham Crusade Remembering ’59, a one hour land in 1959,” Karl said. “When we asked Cliff if he had a Crusade meeting and who can “Their research was invalu- documentary on the impact and Filming in the US included any strong memories of anyone testify to the legacy of Dr Gra- able,” said Karl. “Whilst it is the legacy of Billy Graham’s four recording interviews with Cliff who came forward, he immediately ham’s ministry,” said Karl. backbone to the script, there is month visit to Australia in 1959 Barrows, George Beverly Shea told us about Ron and Beryl Baker. In addition to the one-hour so much information that will be released at the end of and Crusade organiser, Jerry Ron was an alcoholic and very anti documentary, the DVD also con- couldn’t be included in the film, March. Beavan. Billy Graham, but the story of his tains the complete interview with so we’ve produced a booklet Produced by Olive Tree Me- “We were very privileged to coming to faith, together with his Cliff Barrows and George which we know people will find dia, Remembering ’59 will be meet Cliff and George and spent a wife is the high point of Remem- Beverly Shea plus a one-hour film fascinating reading,” he said. available on DVD and will pre- wonderful afternoon with them at bering ’59,” said Karl. special made at the time called Remembering ’59 has its own miere on the Australian Christian The Cove, the BGEA’s Conference “We interview Ron and Beryl, ‘Southern Cross Crusade’. web site urday. lina,” said Remembering ’59’s Pro- memory of the event is as clear who researched Remembering with images of the filming, plus Hosted by Karl Faase, Senior ducer/Director Martin Johnson. as the day it happened,” said Karl. ’59, have written a 30 page some short clips from the docu- Pastor of Gymea Baptist Church “Although Cliff Barrows is in his “The final scene of Remember- booklet which is included with mentary and the opportunity for and board member of the Austral- mid 80’s and George Beverly Shea ing ‘59 is testimony to the im- the DVD. people to buy on-line. ian Billy Graham Evangelistic As- was then 99 (he celebrated his pact their conversion had on their sociation, Remembering ’59 was 100th birthday in February) their whole family,” Karl said. filmed in North Carolina, USA and memories of their four-month long Also featured in Remember- in Sydney and Melbourne. Australian Crusade were remark- ing ’59 are interviews with Dr POSITION VACANT “Remembering ‘59 starts by able,” Martin said. Peter Jensen, now the Arch- looking at the person of Billy “Although a behind the scenes bishop of the Sydney Anglican Graham,” said Karl Faase. “We organiser, Jerry Beavan features Diocese, Rev John Mallison who The Parish of Kingaroy, had wonderful access to archi- in archival footage of the time was involved in developing a dis- Diocese of Brisbane, val footage of his first major cru- and to be able to interview him in cipleship and follow-up program seeks expressions of interest for the position of Rector. sade in Los Angeles in 1949 and San Diego about his memories of for those who responded and the subsequent London crusade the Crusades, was also a real Graeme Pearson, chairman of the For a copy of the Parish Profile and/or to submit an of the mid 50’s. These events put privilege,” said Martin. Australian Billy Graham Evangeli- application for consideration please contact: Dr Graham on the American and “One of the things we wanted cal Association board. The Right Reverend Rob Nolan, PO Box 2600, Toowoomba then the international scene and to bring out in Remembering 59 “We also talk to a number of QLD 4350 ultimately led to the invitation to was the long-lasting impact of Dr other people whose lives were Ph: 07 4639 1875 email: [email protected] come to Australia and New Zea- Graham’s first visit,” said Karl. dramatically changed by going to April 2009 Anglican News Page 15 NEWS FROM THE WIDER CHURCH NCCA appoints new General Synod releases Public General Secretary Affairs Commission paper ‰ Uniting Church Tara has developed her ecu- ‰ Discussion paper tainable. Climate change is one impacts of an emissions trading Minister to manage menical skills as a long time sup- links environmental of the greatest challenges the scheme), the question of whether porter of the movement in Aus- human race has faced - there population should keep increas- National Council Of tralia and overseas. She was or- issues with social are strong links between global ing in Australia, and global secu- Churches Australia dained in Sydney in 1994, and is justice warming and the growth of hu- rity and justice. The Reverend Tara Curlewis, currently the President of the man population and consumption. Many of the references pro- The Public Affairs Commis- an ordained Minister of Word and NSW Ecumenical Council. Our responses will markedly af- vided have been written for the sion of the Anglican General Sacrament, has been appointed Appointed for a five year term fect quality of life for our de- general reader. Synod (PAC) has prepared a pa- General Secretary of the National commencing 1 May 2009, Tara scendants. The paper puts forward in per which is offered for discus- Council of Churches in Australia will work with member and ob- Major issues of social justice broad terms some ways to inte- sion within the Church and the (NCCA). Tara is the third Gen- server Churches, manage the day arise because the poorest com- grate environmental and social wider community. eral Secretary of the Council to day workings of the Council, munities will suffer most . A re- justice in our responses – as in- The Church has consistently since its inception in 1994. and represent it in a number of lated key concern is how to care dividuals, as the Church, and as recognized its obligation to ad- The NCCA encourages and public settings. for the whole Creation: many of encouragers of wise and far- dress social justice issues nation- enables its member Churches to The NCCA has a membership the other life forms on Earth are sighted action by governments. ally and globally, and it is always develop their existing relation- of 17 national Churches, includ- increasingly vulnerable to extinc- It outlines key information possible to do better in advanc- ships with each other in order to ing the Anglican, Catholic and tion and we have a moral obliga- and resources, considered views, ing the well-being of all Austral- visibly express the unity willed by Uniting Churches, seven Eastern tion to help preserve them. and action that can be taken on ians, the common good of our Christ for his church, and to and Oriental Churches, and a The development of the PAC some of the big issues we face. society and our contribution to work together on key issues of range of Protestant Churches, the paper has been illuminated by On matters of such importance global peace and justice. We theology, peace and justice. Salvation Army, and the Quakers. contextual theology. It addresses to humanity and the whole Crea- need to press on with helping this issues including human popula- tion, the voice of the Church to take place. tion growth and impact, the se- needs to be heard. ASIA DISCOVERY TOURS OFFERS But it is has now become very verity of threats to biodiversity, The paper will be accessible clear that issues with a human the urgency for reduction of on the General Synod website, A Pilgrimage Tour to focus cannot really be separated greenhouse gas emissions in Aus- under the Public Affairs Commis- from environmental ones. The tralia and globally, examples of sion at: http:// Assisi and Oberammergau resources of the Earth are being social issues linked to environ- www.anglican.org.au/ Departing Australia 17th May, 2010 used in ways that are not sus- mental issues (poverty, housing, governance.cfm?SID=21 The pilgrimage will be led from Australia by Archdeacon Ian Palmer, a senior Anglican priest in the Diocese of Canberra & Goulburn, together with his wife Elizabeth, who is a trained Raising awareness of RFDS spiritual director The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) is a uniquely Tour Price $6680 per person twin share Australian medical facility that +airport tax & fuel surcharge has become one of the icons of life in the outback. 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Soul in the City returns Plug into Building on the challenge and Spirit, with practical training for inspiration of Soul in the City service projects to help youth 2008, the Soul Survivor team will groups in their mission. a HUB be returning to Canberra in April Thursday and Friday will fea- Is there life after Camp Peli- to continue their message of ture practical service projects in can.? worship, prayer and service to the community, offering great Is there life outside your youth the community. opportunities to help local group? A five-day program (Tuesday churches in their own mission At HUB you will find the an- April 21 – Saturday April 25) will fields and enabling the young peo- swer is YES! feature two main meetings daily, ple taking part, giving them new HUBs bring young people including times of worship, skills to help their own groups in from different churches together teaching and prayer ministry. mission back home. for worship, inspiration, friend- Main meetings will be led by Based at the Exhibition Park ship and food. Matt Gelding (Soul Survivor in Canberra, Soul in the City of- NSW/ACT) and Mike Pilavachi fers on-site camping in tents, South Canberra HUB (Soul Survivor UK/Global) plus caravans or camper vans with a St Matthews Wanniassa a range of speakers and worship free pancake breakfast for camp- Friday 27th March leaders with a passion for Jesus ers, and a free barbecue dinner 7-9.30 and a range of experiences out on Friday. Other meals can be North Canberra HUB there in the field. pre-purchased, or people can St Simons Kaleen Seminars and workshops will choose the BYO option. Sunday 5th April cover a range of interest areas to Details and online registration 5.30-8pm inspire and equip young people are available at For the rest of the year see to live out the ‘360 degree Gos- www.soulsurvivornsw.org.au the Synergy Calender pel’ in the power and gifts of the www.synergy.org.au

Wagga region Youth Ministry Synergy Youth Calendar 2009 March Development Officer appointed Fri 27 South HUB – Wanniassa Synergy Youth has an- Sat 28 Leaderlife Training Day for Youth Leaders nounced the appointment of Holy Covenant Jamison 9.30-2pm Lucas King as Youth Minister for April the Wagga Region. Sun 5 North HUB – St Simons Kaleen For the last six years Lucas Tues 21 - Sun 26 SOUL IN THE CITY King has worked for the Angli- At EPIC in Canberra can Church in Geelong as an May Authorised Stipendiary Lay Min- Sun 3 North HUB – St Clements Yass ister with a specific responsibil- Fri 22 South HUB – St Peter’s Weston ity as a Youth Worker. Aged 33, June he has been married to Cheryl for Fri 26 North & South Combined HUB eight years. St Georges Pearce The new ministry in Wagga July will focus on resourcing the four Fri 3 - Sun 5 C3 – Young Adults Weekend Anglican churches of Wagga at Murrumbateman Wagga as well as The Riverina August Anglican College and Charles Fri 2 North HUB – Holy Covenant Jamison Sturt University Wagga Campus. Sun 28 South HUB – St Stephens Kambah The Regional Youth Minister APPOINTMENT: Newly-appointed Wagga Regional Youth will also have oversight of youth Minister Lucas King and his wife Cheryl say they are keen September ministry in the wider western part to work in a country area. Sun 6 North HUB – St Paul’s Gininderra of the Diocese of Canberra and Mon 28 - Fri 2 Camp Overrated for Years 7-12 Goulburn. Œ Exploring opportunities to grow elor of Ministry. Hosted by St Matthews Wanniassa Lucas King’s new job de- new communities of faith “My passion is for training Fri 25 - Sun 28 Caloola Camp for Years 7-10 scription includes: where Christian worship, and discipling young people and Hosted by St Simons Kaleen Œ Supporting volunteer and paid teaching and cultural life are leaders,” Lucas King said. October youth ministers in the region, relevant to youth cultures and Prior to his theological stud- Fri 2 to Mon 5 Blackstump Christian Music and Arts Festival providing relevant training and accessible to unchurched ies he trained as a fitter and Fri 23 South HUB – St Peter’s Weston running a regular event (HUB) young people. turner, completing an Advanced where young people and lead- He will meet regularly with Certificate in Engineering at November ers can gather for community, the Synergy Youth Minister and Gordon TAFE (Victoria) in 1996. Sun 1 North HUB – Gungahlin teaching and worship. will be accountable to the Board Synergy Youth Minister Judy Œ Working creatively with par- of Synergy Youth Ministry. Kocho-Douglas said she and the December ishes, and other Anglican or- With 12 years’ experience in Synergy team were grateful to Sun 6 North & South Combined HUB with Camp ganisations to develop vibrant youth and young adults’ minis- God that they had found the re- Pelican leaders commissioning - St John’s Reid and effective long term Chris- try and considerable experience sources to make the dream of a tian ministry among young peo- in camping and event organising Youth Minister for the Wagga ple in church and Scouts groups, Region a reality. Œ Establishing a new wing of Lucas King is well qualifies for She said Lucas would be Synergy contacts Camp Pelican and developing the position. moving to Wagga in April to take resources so that it can be sus- He attained his Certificate in up the position. Synergy Youth www.synergy.org.au, office - 6273 0955 tained in the future Youth Ministry at Ridley Theo- “Please keep Lucas and his Synergy Youth Minister Judy Douglas, [email protected] Œ Setting up a local youth minis- logical College in 2002, and is wife Cheryl in your prayers as Synergy Youth Chairperson Colin Dundon, [email protected] try reference group and build- currently studying with Ridley they begin this new work,” she Administration Gabby Smith, [email protected] ing teams and resources for on- Ridley Theological College and added. going ministry. Harvest Bible College for a Bach- Camp Pelican Jim & Tania Manuel, [email protected]