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ISSN 2056 3310 www.chichester.anglican.org SUMMER ISSUE 22 • MAY 2019 MANY VOICES ONE SPIRIT FIND OUT ABOUT THE PENTECOST CELEBRATION ON PAGE 19 FOCUS ON MEET THE WILDFIRE FESTIVAL MENTAL HEALTH ORDINANDS AT MAY CAMP AND WELLBEING / 14 - 17 / 25 / 10 - 13 Introducing our fourteen Hundreds expected for candidates to be ordained Churches, chaplaincy May bank holiday spectacular this summer and communities ISSUE 19 3 Choose the UK’s most trusted home insurer and we’ll donate MINDING OUR MENTAL HEALTH Mental health is an underlying theme in this issue of Faith in Sussex. £130 There has been remarkable progress made in recognising the inter-related issues that affect our mental health at every stage of life. We know what can be done to support to your church those who struggle with this aspect of health: tragically we too often lack the resources to meet their needs. 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No.24869 is registered in England at Beaufort House, Brunswick Road, Gloucester, GL11JZ, UK and is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority The Year of Vocation reminds us of the call of Jesus to find in him a profound experience of healing, release from our fears, and rest for our souls. He confronts the demons in our individual experience and in the fabric of our society. When it feels irreplaceable, trust The range of responses to this call has been the central feature in this year’s Lent course. If you have not watched the videos that introduce how Christians across Sussex are living out that call, do find them on our website. They would be worth watching as part of your celebration of Easter. This edition also brings you an introduction to our candidates for ordination as deacon this year. As they prepare to embark on a ministry of service, as living signs and agents of the saving work of Jesus Christ, please pray for them. We welcome them with great joy to their new ministry, giving thanks for all who have prepared them, and who support them in this new and demanding life. Enjoy this edition of Faith in Sussex, as it encourages us to know, love, follow Jesus. Dr Martin Warner Bishop of Chichester. ISSUE 19 5 JOIN US FOR THE MOST EXCITING WEEKEND OF THE YEAR CONTENTS SUGAR TAX PAYBACK 6-9 NEWS ACROSS THE DIOCESE / 36 - 37 10-11 LIFE AS A MENTAL HEALTH CHAPLAIN 12-13 A TRAGIC LESSON Schools jumping for joy 14-17 MEET THE ORDINANDS 18 YEAR OF VOCATION ACROSS THE DIOCESE 19 MANY VOICES ONE SPIRIT WHEN THE CHURCH 20 CHILDRENS PILGRIMAGE CLOCK STOPS? / 32 21 SPA DAY SUPPORT FOR CLERGY PARTNERS 22 GOING GREEN WITH ST MARY’S Read Mick Jackson’s amusing account as official winder-upper 23 STRENGTHENING OUR OVERSEAS LINKS 24 FAMILY SUPPORT WORK UPDATE 25 WILDFIRE - MAYCAMP 2019 26 HYMNS UNPACKED YEAR OF 27 PASSION PLAY PREPARATIONS VOCATIONS 2019 / 18 28 MOTHERS UNION WELCOMES NEW TRUSTEES Great engagement continues 29 CALLED TO BE ME across the Diocese 30 A LIFE CHANGING EXPERIENCE 31 A LASTING LEGACY Are you looking for an 32 -25 PARISH NEWS adventure? Do you have HOMELESS AND 36 - 37 SWEET BENEFITS OF THE SUGAR TAX a year to give to God and 38 EVERY DAY DISCIPLES BROKEN / 30 the local church? 39 CHURCH BUILDING NEWS Pursuit is a year of training and YMCA chaplain Trudi 40-41 BOOK REVIEWS wants to help others experience in leadership and ministry 42-43 CATHEDRAL NEWS both local and overseas. Our vision is to see you released into your calling as a young leader of this generation. For more information please contact To subscribe to Faith in Sussex magazine, please Editor: Lisa Williamson [email protected] Dani Taylor at Church House: contact the communications department: [email protected] [email protected] Editorial Support: Kate Parkin Design: kaufcreative.com If you would like to discuss an article for a future issue Pictures: Luke Marshall and Sarah Sutherland Rowe of Faith in Sussex please contact the editor: Join us for an Print and Distribution: CPO [email protected] Contact us www.chichester.anglican.org amazing year Faith in Sussex magazine is published in Diocesan Church House conjunction with the weekly e-bulletin. 211 New Church Road Chichester Diocese Hove, BN3 4ED Cover image credit: BN5 Magazine (Henfield) @Chichesterdio Switchboard: 01273 421021 pursuitchichester.org Fax: 01273 421041 Diocese of Chichester Published by: The Chichester Diocesan Fund and Board of Finance Incorporated. 211 New Church Road, Hove, East Sussex BN3 4ED. Opinions expressed in the magazine do not necessarily reflect official iocesan or Church of England policy. We reserve the right to shorten or omit any submitted articles. Submitted material becomes copyright of The Chichester Diocesan Fund and Board of Finance Inc. © Copyright 2018 Chichester Diocesan Fund and Board of Finance Inc. 6 FAITH IN SUSSEX ISSUE 19 7 ACROSS OUR DIOCESE RIDE AND STRIDE NEW OVERSEAS NEWS STARS SHINE DIOCESAN LINKS Awards were given to those who took part in OFFICER last year’s Ride and Stride at a ceremony in St The Bishop of Chichester Dr Martin Warner has Andrew’s Church, Bishopstone. The annual announced the appointment of Rev Christine event is a sponsored course around churches to BISHOPS VISIT NEW APPOINTMENT Keyte as the new overseas diocesan links officer. raise funds for Sussex Historic Churches Trust. MOSQUES TO The Rev Dr Earl This year’s will be on September 14. Find more Christine will take up the additional SHOW SOLIDARITY Collins has been at www.sussexhistoricchurchestrust.org.uk. responsibilities while continuing in her role as appointed the vicar of Crawley Down, working with the Diocesan Overseas Council and the Bishop of Lewes, The bishops of Chichester, Horsham and new continuing Richard Jackson, who oversees this area of work. Lewes visited mosques in Crawley to express ministerial the Christian Church’s solidarity with Muslim development officer worshippers following events in New Zealand and priest in charge and, closer to home, the Midlands. of St John’s, Palmeira Square, Hove. Bishop of Chichester Dr Martin Warner said: NEW DEPUTY “Hatred of this kind affects all of us, regardless Canon Rebecca DIOCESAN of what our faith might be. As Muslim and Swyer, director Christian, we must find a way to break the of Apostolic Life, said: “He will offer support, REGISTRAR destructive cycle of fear and hatred. Let us, as advice and training to clergy and licensed The Diocese of Chichester announced the people of faith, be known as those who are the lay ministers.” appointment of the new deputy diocesan foundation of a society in which kindness and LORD LIEUTENANT OF EAST SUSSEX Dr Earl is a theology lecturer and acting vice PETER FIELD GIVES OUT THE AWARDS registrar Darren Oliver. respect shape the quality of our life.” principal at Westcott House theological college, Mr Oliver said: “I feel very honoured that Arif Syed, chairman of Broadfield mosque, where he has enjoyed preparing female and male Bishop Martin has appointed me. I look said: “It was a great honour to have Bishop Dr ordinands for ordained ministry. forward to representing the diocese and Martin Warner visiting our mosque and showing getting to know everyone.” passion, kindness and solidarity among people of faith. I am sure it will send the positive message MESSY CHURCH to the wider community.” New research from the Church Army confirms the effectiveness of Messy Church. Playfully Serious: How Messy Churches Create New Space For Faith proves it is not “just a bit of fun” as some say. It is reaching people who weren’t attending church, increasing the number of disciples and modelling new patterns of leadership. Founded in 2004 by Lucy Moore, Messy Church now has some 2,800 groups in England and 3,500 worldwide. Lucy said: “I’m thrilled the report recognises what we’ve been hearing from churches for the last 14 years: Messy Church is working. There are so many findings BISHOP MARTIN WITH LEADERS AND REPRESENTATIVES FROM BROADFIELD MOSQUE. to celebrate. Every page of this report is so full PHOTO: JIM HOLDEN of delights it’s impossible to list them all.” DARREN OLIVER 8 FAITH IN SUSSEX ISSUE 19 9 LOOKING FOR HEADTEACHERS’ SAFEGUARDING NEWS CONTINUED ADVENTURE? CONFERENCE There have been more than 5,000 safeguarding training attendances in the diocese over the last A new initiative by the diocesan youth team Headteachers from across the dioceses came two years. Much credit must go to the volunteer has embraced the Year of Vocation vision for together at Ashdown Park Hotel, Forest Row. safeguarding trainers, who work to provide young people. The education department’s focus this year is on mental health and the wellbeing of this training across Sussex. In recognition, Dani Taylor, youth leadership officer, is leading school communities and talks focused on the the training team joined the Bishop of Horsham the project called Pursuit.