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Under the guidance of The project welcomes volunteers for the The Pray for The City group are to repeat Olwyn Luckley, they raised over survey work and an introduction day was last year’s week of round the clock prayer £350,000 for renovation work. hed at Cumbria Wildlife Trust’s Brown for the City of Carlisle, to be held at the Carlisle City Church worship in the cellar Robin Reserve on the 9th February and Carlisle Christian Fellowship building on area at 10.30am and upstairs at 6.30pm. another will be held on near Grange-over- Charlotte Street (opposite Quick Fit). An- Sands. Come along and another is to be yone can turn up at anytime. Please use Catholicism increasing held on 15th March 2008 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. the side entrance opposite the pub. See Nationwide statistics have shown that the at Cliburn Village Hall near Penrith. page 12. Roman Catholic Church is once again the There will be updates and workshops and largest in England nudging the Anglicans an opportunity to meet other volunteers Vision into second place. Our Lady and St and select your surveying area as well as Joseph church on Warwick Square has meet the project officer. Guest speakers: The Bo-Bayeet Christian Fellowship in Rev John Smith of Churches Together in Preston would like to offer you a free dvd seen its attendance rise by 400 due to the massive and uncontrolled immigration of Cumbria Environment Group and a that you can copy and use as an outreach, speaker from the Yorkshire Wildlife to encourage people into your church. East Europeans into the UK. The church’s new Parish Centre is being Trust Living Churchyards Project. Cost They are also sending such a dvd, to eve- £3.50, including lunch and information ry house in the Preston and Flyde area. built at a rapid rate and is expected to be functional by July. pack. 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Methodist Suprintendent Min- Going, going, gone of spirituality and is not for the faint ister, Rev’d David Hason and wife Anne Rev’d Brian Grist has accepted a full time hearted. The subject matter is controver- are hoping to lead a trip in August of AD position with the Congregational Federa- sial, not by design, but by factual necessi- 2010 to Oberammergau. tion and his last service as Pastor of the ty. An artist is also required to create See page 7 about a rare opportunity. Carlisle City Church will be on Good Fri- sketches from some photos. Total discre- day at Lowther Street. Under his leader- tion is required. Tel 01228 594239. Humour ship, the ‘cellar’ area of the There were two men shipwrecked on an Congregational building which houses Philippines island. The minute they got on to the is- the Carlisle City Church, has been trans- Elim Community Church are taking a trip land one of them started screaming and formed, creating new office space, new to the Philippines trip next year on 8th – yelling, "We're going to die! We're going toilet and disabled facilities, creche and a 24th April 2009 (or possibly 22nd). The to die! There's no food! No water! We're dedicated soft play area that has been cost will be approximately £1100 per per- going to die!" The second man was used by many hundreds of Carlisle fami- son. Details 01228 523991. propped up against a palm tree and acting lies. Indeed, the success of utilising the [email protected] so calmly it drove the first man crazy. church building for soft play is a template "Don't you understand? We're going to that other churches are using and no DIE!" 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No- come predominantly Moslem, bearing in mind that one comes to the Father Moslems tend to be more serious about their faith except through me. than the average Englishman who may say he is a John 14:6 ‘christian, but never sees the inside of a church. Any kingdom divided ‘Multiculturalism’ is a nice cuddly word, especially when the against itself will be ru- City Council put on festivals, but the reality across the UK ined, and a house divid- (and the world) is that traditionally, immigrants create ghet- ed against itself will fall. toes, for their own safety. Luke 11:17 Presumably if some degree of Sharia was enshrined in law it would apply equally to a Moslem community of 100 or 100,000. Dr Rowan Williams has been misrepresented. ’Talking on Radio 4’s The World at One, Bishop Graham was last year when he spoke out Thursday 7th Feb AD 08, the Archbish- as regards the floods. op of Canterbury Dr Rowan Williams People opposed to the use of a curse as a tourist has said he believes adopting parts of attraction were misrepresented and abused.. 1st Sharia law 'seems unavoidable' in mod- century Christians were by Nero. The Jews were ern British society. by the Nazis and of course what about Jesus? Rowan Most critics never engage in a meaningful dia- Dr Williams has boldly raised the issue of logue with their victims. It is easier just to con- whether there should be exceptions to the Williams demn and to kill. The secular media presents itself UK laws for reasons of conscience and he as an angel of light. It demonises its victims and has used the reality of the growing Islam lets the gullible reader, or viewer, finish them off. influence in the UK, to present that debate. Don’t be a pawn of Mammon. Read what Rowan For such truth he is being demonised by the media, but especial- Williams actually said. You don’t have to agree, ly the secular press who create injustice and then feed off it. with him, but thank God it has been said. Rowan Williams has triggered a debate that may halt the nation from sleepwalking into a similar nightmare that Enoch Powell One Law for all? foreseen. Uncontrolled immigration, creating future uncontrolla- Given the failure of millions of Christians to ensure that their ble ghettoes, requiring ‘special’ laws. genuine beliefs be respected, it will be a wonderful irony if in the future, Christianity ends up with being given special excep- The Times They Are A Changing tions in English law, as a result of politicians and society bowing Forty years ago it was inconceivable that homosexual couples to the authorities in Moslem ghettoes. If so, then adoption agen- would be adopting children. cies like Catholic Caring Services will not have to close rather Forty years ago it was inconceivable that ex IRA leaders would than help homosexual couples to adopt. be deciding legislation for Northern Ireland, but for the sake of peace, it is a reality. The present mantra of politicians is ‘one law for all’. Really? In a small city like Carlisle, Botchergate, needed ‘special’ law The media barons and their victims, equally protected by the enforcement and the roads are cordoned off, because of ‘white’ law? They’ll be telling us next that we live in a fair society, lawlessness. where money, power, the right connections, the old boys club, How then, in the future, will the very large and predominantly secret organisations, affiliations and Parliamentary privilege are ‘black’ Moslem towns be policed without the cooperation of the of no account. We do not have one law for all! Never did have, Moslem leaders, who would prefer to have their own ‘special’ never will have. It cannot even be rationally debated. However, laws to control their own people? it is better than Sharia which is already practised in some Mos- Is some small degree of Sharia law inevitable, because Islam lem families and Moslem communities in the UK. is an articulate, cultured and immensely rich, powerful and Ironically, a ‘western’ form of Sharia also exists. We influential force, with its fair share of ‘crusaders’ willing to ‘destroy’ unborn babies. We pollute the planet with radioactive give their lives for their cause? and chemical waste. Guantanamo Bay! Prisoners can be treated like animals and suicides are common and many citizens want Press propaganda the death penalty for the worse criminals. The worse child abuse The power of the media and the secular press to distort the artic- cases have involved the state. Many women are abused by their ulate and genuine concerns of Rowan Williams, is extraordinary. ‘loving’ partners. Councils and companies and governments The very mention of Enoch Powell now stimulates thoughts of have been underpaying women for years. Christianity is now race hate. How will history remember Rowan Williams ? The being legislated against. peacemaker he seeks to be, or the trouble maker, the press have Governments regard such ‘casualties’ as ‘collateral damage’ and made him, or a prophet? Should he have dumbed down his mes- so some of our most vulnerable citizens with mental illnesses are sage, for the big brother culture? abandoned to prisons. Instead of love, we have children’s and How many of Rowan Williams’s critics actually read what he old folks homes, MRSA hospital wards, lonely bed sits and said? The mob shouting ‘Crucify him’, echoes through the ages. homes that are under siege at night by marauding reivers - sorry, The fundamentalist atheists are also grinding their axes. I mean youths. Some citizens could be excused for thinking that Sharia could actually improve their lives. Leslie Irving 5 Rachel Dodd began working for NISCU in sec- Hannah Earnshaw is developing the primary ondary schools in June 2006. She is from Califor- work and she gives some insights into her fears and nia and moved to the UK 5 years ago. Before faith as she moves forward. joining niscu she worked with the alternative cur- New chances and opportunities can sometimes be riculum programme at the Living Well Trust. very daunting things, but we constantly need to be Rachel is married, has a degree in Church Music looking out for them, as they might just be the and Youth Ministry and enjoys cooking, singing Rachael & Hannah next thing that God’s got planned for us. This op- and exploring the Lake District. Cover North Cumbria portunity might be the next thing he wants us to do, to develop our character further and to HOLIDAY OPPORTUNITIES NISCU deepen our relationship with Him. The start of a new year seems like the perfect time to take hold of these Blaithwaite House - 25th - 29th March Schools opportunities and do something with them, which is For boys and girls in years 7 - 11 why this term there are new developments within This year at Blaithwaite we’re looking at happiness- Workers the Primary work. There is a verse of scripture what is it, where does it come from, and can we which I constantly come back to, and it spoke very have it no matter what? The week will be packed nicu.org.uk clearly to me again the other day, convicting me fur- full of activities including a day trip to Wet ‘n’ ther to take on these new and daunting tasks. Wild or paintball, rock climbing, sports, outdoor activities, bak- Philippians 4:13, “For Ican do everything through Christ, ing, crafts, games, worship and talks, a late-night cafe...in other who gives me strength” While this is a reminder that I am only words, the leaders are going to be tired! Price is £139. human and susceptible to constant failings and weaknesses, it is also a massive encouragement that as long as I put my trust and Pentrenant Hall 3rd - 9th August faith in Christ He will remain faithful to me and give me the The discounted holiday price is... camping £150 and Dorms strength and courage I need for the tasks that God sets before £160. me. Like a great Oak Tree relies on its massive roots for its For boys and girls who have just been in years 7 - 11. nourishment in order to grow, so we must put our all into Christ, the One who gives us our strength and nourishment. There are lots of ways you can be a part of this ministry: Hannah Earnshaw · Encourage young people to go and hear the message of the One who can bring us true happiness. · Make a donation to enable a Dates for your Diary young person to go · Pray for the team as we prepare. · Pray during the week of the residential for the leaders and Mon 17th Mar 7.30 -9 pm at Carlisle Christian Fellowship as young people. · Or... do you have the gift of cleaning? part of “Pray for the City” week of prayer, with a focus on Edu- If you agree that cleanliness is next to godliness, then we have a cation. job for you! There’s a vacancy on the team for a support mem- Mon 21st April at 7.30 pm at St Peter’s, ber who can come for an hour a day (or even every other day) to Kingstown Road Annual General Meeting do some cleaning. It’s a messy job, but it would be a huge help. If you want to know more about any of these opportunities, STILL WANTED! please contact Rachel on 07846 267680 or Board Games (with all the pieces in tact!) They could be put to [email protected] good use

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www.communitybiblestudyuk.com CBSI.UK is a non-denominational, independent Christian ministry, dedicated to pro- Tues 7.30pm at the home of Philip and Jean Little, viding accessible in-depth Bible Study in a 4 Naworth Close, Lowry Hill, Carlisle, CA3 0DD. supportive group setting. The programme is open to everyone. Thurs 2pm - 3.30pm at the New Recreation Ground The common denominator is a desire to Building, Dalston learn what God says in the Bible and to develop a pattern for personal Bible Study. Details: Tel 01228 380368. Mob: 07891 321110 E-mail: [email protected] Are you spiritually hungry and under-nourished? Community Bible Studies are specifically designed allow to encourage and support people who want to adopt God to and maintain a healthy and invigorating spiritual transform diet. You are what you eat. Jesus said, ‘man shall not live on bread alone, but you on every word that comes from the mouth of God.’ through An affirming and friendly environment which en- courages all to feel accepted, valued and able to 6 INDIVIDUAL STUDY take part. relaxation "from biographies to LIVING WORD thrillers". YOU ARE ALL WELCOME to this ecumenical gathering for Bible teaching, worship and fellowship with other Chris- The Conference is currently tians. scheduled to take place in the relaxed and comfortable Wigton Tuesday 13th May Wigton Road Road Methodist Church build- Wednesday 14th May Methodist Church ing. Thursday 15th May Facilities include: a crèche for those with young children The speaker will be Hugh Palmer - Rector of All Souls, Lang- (during the morning sessions on- ham Place, London ly), refreshments and a book- Hugh was installed as Rector of All Souls Church in June 2005. stall. He became a Christian through the witness of a student friend while studying Law at Cambridge University. Before training Contact: Tel 01228 810616 for the ordained ministry at Ridley Hall, he taught briefly at a Email: [email protected] comprehensive school in north London. Attendance is free Once ordained, Hugh spent nine years in Norfolk, first as a cu- Tuesday 13 May 10.00 - 10.20 Prayer rate under Gordon Bridger at Holy Trinity, Norwich, later going 10.30 - 12.00 Morning Session on to become Bishop Maurice Wood's Chaplain for Mission 7.30 - 9.00 Evening Session and Training. It was also during his time in Norfolk that he met Wednesday 14 May 10.00 - 10.20 Prayer and married his wife Clare. They then spent ten years serving at 10.30 - 12.00 Morning Session St Helen's Bishopsgate in London where Hugh had responsibili- 7.30 - 9.00 Evening Session ty for leading the staff team under Dick Lucas. Thursday 15 May 10.00 - 10.20 Prayer 10.30 - 12.00 Morning Session In 1995, Hugh and Clare moved north to Sheffield where Hugh 7.30 - 9.00 Evening Session succeeded Philip Hacking as Vicar of Christ Church, Fulwood The evening and morning series of talks are designed to be two years later. During his ministry, Hugh has led a number of stand-alone, but there is an obvious advantage in making both. university and parish missions, as well as developing an evan- Talks are recorded and available shortly after each meeting. A gelistic course which he ran for many years at Fulwood. Recent music group with participants from several different fellow- responsibilities have included being Chair of the OMF ships leads a time of worship in song and prayer at each (Overseas Missionary Fellowship) Northern Region Council evening meeting. and the Diocesan Mission Committee as well as directing the Refreshments and a bookstall are available. A crèche is availa- Northern Cornhill Training Course. ble for the morning meetings. Costs are met out of voluntary collections taken at the meetings. Normally these produce a rea- Hugh and Clare have three children, Anna, Lucy and Mark, sonable surplus which is donated to a Christian charity chosen who are all at university. by the committee. Hobbies shared by the whole family include music and sport as well as reading books for

Oberammergau 2010 trian part of the holiday will be based in the In 2010 the villagers of Oberammergau Salzburger Hof Hotel in Maria Alm, a pic- will once again be performing their world- turesque village set amidst grand mountains famous Passion Play, a tradition which and lush meadows, just over an hour’s drive stretches back over the last 376 years. It takes from the musical capital of Salzburg. From the place only once every ten years and the season square in Maria Alm a chair-lift ascends onto an runs from May to September. The most renowned ‘alm’ or ‘high pasture’, where you can walk to al- of all Passion Plays, Oberammergau is unique in its pine huts offering traditional hospitality. There will be conception, setting and sheer scale of production. It is a vast optional excursions to Salzburg, Krimml National Park, undertaking involving more than 2,000 villagers, a full orches- guided local walk and a Mozart dinner concert in Salzburg. tra and a vast open-air stage, set against the spectacular back- Because of its popularity there is always a very high level of drop of the Bavarian mountains. The visually spectacular, demand for tickets to see the Passion Play and tickets are not day-long performance commemorates the last week in the life cheap! This means that the holiday can appear quite expen- of Christ, His journey into Jerusalem, His death and resurrec- sive. However, this is a special occasion, which can only be tion. The Passion Play is performed in the original German but repeated every ten years. We will be running a savings scheme speaks to all nations and is made all the more dramatic by a for those who would like to put money aside regularly. We’ll large choir and orchestra performing the music specially com- have the final cost in March, but it looks as though it will be posed for the Play by a local teacher 190 years ago. David and between £1,000 and £1,500 (including excursions). If you’re Anne Hasson are planning to take a group to Oberammergau interested in finding out more about this holiday (no commit- for two nights and then on to Austria for five nights, departing ment at this stage), please have a word with David or Anne - from Edinburgh Airport on Monday, 9 August 2010. The Aus- telephone number 01228 522645 or email [email protected]. 7 Christian Meditation in Cumbria new web site www.cmcumbria.co.uk

Hawkshead Hill Baptist Chapel, Hawkshead Hill, Ambleside, Contact: Sarah Kirkup, The Cherry Tree, Brough Sowerby, LA22 OPW. 10.30 – 3.30. Bring own food. Drinks provided. Kirkby Stephen CA17 4EG. 01768 341258, £10. [email protected] Website: www.cmcumbria.co.uk A significant number of Thomas’ poems lead us beyond the questions about God posed by the modern mind into the prayer Friday 7 – Sunday 9 March The Hyning Retreat. Medita- of contemplation. In this workshop we shall explore some of tion and the Art of Detachment led by Kim Nataraja. The the most interesting and memorable of them. Monastery of Our Lady of Hyning, Carnforth, Lancaster. On retirement from a rural Cornwall parish Graeme has led Kim is the author of Dancing with your Shadow (2006). She workshops within WCCM on the poetry of George Herbert has been a contemplative since her youth and joined WCCM and R.S Thomas. He is especially interested in how the imag- in 1993. In 1998 she became a Benedictine Oblate to the es and language used by them may lead us into the contempo- Community and since 1999 has helped Fr Laurence guide and rary practice of Christian Meditation. co-ordinate the International School. She is a trained Spiritual Director and has held a variety of meditation days/weekends Sunday 17 August A Day of Gathering at Loweswater Vil- and retreats in the UK, Europe, the US, Canada and Singapore. lage Hall. This day will be lead by one or two of our own Her particular interests are those inspiring figures from the teachers – more details in the June newsletter. 1 p.m. – 6 p.m. Desert Fathers and Mothers and the ways in which psychologi- Drinks and light refreshments. £8. cal insights can aid our progress. Cost £90 – residential. £30 – non-residential. Deposit £10 . Saturday 18 October Violence in our times (2). NIMBY! With David Wood at Rydal Hall, Ambleside, LA22 9LX. Friday 9 May “Why Meditate?” With Rev. Clive Pattinson at 10.00 for 10.30 – 3.30. Bring own food, drinks provided. Dalemain, Penrith. 10.00 – 3.30. Bring own food. Drinks Cost £12. provided. £10. Two days on the theme of ‘Violence in our Times’ with Sheelah Trefle Hidden and David Wood. David writes, “ Vio- “Meditation helps us to experience Christ as a living force lence can make us feel so helpless. These two days belong within us, energising, healing, transforming and leading us to together to focus on the roots of the whole worldwide ‘us greater awareness, wholeness and compassion.” against them’ culture, some of its history, how it affects us today, and considering the questions (in the light of the gospel), 12 July “A stone rolled from my mind”. RS Thomas, the are we all that helpless, all that powerless?” Welsh priest-poet (1913- 2000). With Graeme Watson at

THE HOLY NAME REIVER-GATE HOUSE - In issue 62 we mentioned the ‘siege of Rickergate’ where people live with an uncertain future because of the possibili- Quiet Days ty of compulsory purchase, or the prospect of living in a vir- Ambleside Road, Keswick, CA12 tual building site. Now the barriers have gone up in 4DD. Tel 01768 772 998 Botchergate. A spirit of intimidation hovers over Botchergate, so much so, that to police it effectively it has been cordoned off to 08 March 1st Praying With The Celts. traffic during the peak drinking periods of the week. A Quiet Day for Lent. We shall use music and images of Celtic sites around Britain and Ireland to help us with our time of re- Is it a coincidence that in a city that has raised up the Border flection and prayer. The day will also include some discussion Reivers as folk heroes, and used a curse as an ‘attraction’, of the liturgy and prayer of the early Celtic Christians. Canon that there is a spirit of intimidation? David Jenkins, Director of Education. Border TV has broadcast a Thursday evening Border Reiver series and people appear to be proud of their ancestors who 08 May 10th Praying With The Spirit. A Quiet Day for Pen- raped, murdered, blackmailed, intimidated and destroyed tecost. When the Holy Spirit came at Pentecost, the lives of the homes. What is the difference between a Border Reiver an- first disciples of Jesus were radically changed and the situation cestor and today’s criminals in prison? of the Church transformed. The Spirit hasn’t changed.. You are Some Christian leaders would prefer that we turned a blind invited to come and spend time seeking His transforming pres- eye to the evils and focused on the positive attributes of the ence and power for today. Rt Rev’d James Newcombe, Bishop Border Reivers. Wouldn’t it be better for Christian leaders of Penrith. to promote the positive attributes of Jesus and the Apostles and the saints? Jesus also confronted evil. All the Quiet Days are Saturdays. They start with coffee at Why is the City of Carlisle prepared to use the thuggery of 10am and finish at 3.30pm. Tea, coffee and soup are provided, the Border Reivers, to attract tourists? Money! and ‘the love but please bring your own packed lunch. There will be of money is a root of all kinds of evil’. 1 Timothy 6:10 a charge of £3.50 per person on the day to cover the Is it any wonder that Carlisle’s ‘renaissance’ is already 8 house’s costs. floundering? Carlisle needs a Holy Spiritual renaissance. Serving the community CATHEDRAL since AD 1133 FEBRUARY 7.30am to 6.15pm Mon to Sun 17th 3.00 pm Evensong with Address. Preacher: Sat and 7.30am to 5.00pm Mrs Molly Dow, Spiritual Advisor on Sunday. Volunteer Wed 20th 7.30 pm Healing Service guides are on hand to assist visitors. Sun 24th 3.00 pm Evensong with Address. Preacher: Head Verger 01228 535169 The Right Revd. Graham Dow, Bishop of Carlisle Sunday Worship 7.40am Morning Prayer MARCH 8.00am Holy Communion Sun 2nd 3.00 pm Evensong with Address. Preacher: The Vener- 10.30am Sung Eucharist able David Thomson, Archdeacon of Carlisle 3.00pm Evensong (sung except during choir holidays) Sun 9th 3.00 pm Hospice at Home Carlisle & North Lakeland Weekday Worship 10th Anniversary Service 7.40am Morning Prayer Sun 16th PALM SUNDAY 10.30 am Eucharist and Procession 8.00am Eucharist (Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays). of Palms - 3pm Evensong and Installation of Honorary Canons 12.30pm Eucharist (Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays). 6.30pm Tenebrae with music by Victoria 5.30pm Evensong (sung except Saturdays and during Mon 17th HOLY WEEK 7.30 pm Eucharist (sung by the Vol- choir holidays) untary Choir). Preacher: The Right Revd Dr Rupert Hoare Cathedral Shop (Inside Cathedral) (formerly Dean of Liverpool) Opening Times Tues 18th HOLY WEEK 7.30 pm Eucharist (sung by the Lay Mon to Sat Summer 10.00 am to 5.00 pm Clerks). Preacher: The Right Revd Dr Rupert Hoare Winter 10.00 am to 4.00 pm Wed 19th March – HOLY WEEK 7.30 pm Eucharist (sung by A wide selection of Cumbrian crafts and speciality foods. the Youth Choir). Preacher: The Right Revd Dr Rupert Hoare. For further information please contact the shop manager- Ministry of Healing follows this Service. ess at the Cathedral office, telephone number +44(0)1228 Thurs 20th MAUNDY THURSDAY 8am Eucharist 548151 11.00 am Blessing of Oils and Renewal of Vows Service Prior's Kitchen Mon to Sat 9.30 am – 4.00 pm 7.30pm Sung Eucharist and Maundy Ceremonies and Watch of Closed on Sundays. the Passion. Preacher: The Right Revd Rupert Hoare. The Prior's Kitchen is situated opposite the main entrance Fri 21st GOOD FRIDAY 7.40am Morning Prayer and Litany to the Cathedral in the vaulted undercroft of the medieval 12 Noon Good Friday Meditation - 1.30pm Liturgy of Good Fri- Fratry, which was originally the monks' dining hall. day. Preacher: The Right Revd Rupert Hoare Parties and functions are catered for please call the res- Sat 22nd EASTER EVE 7.40am Morning Prayer and Litany taurant manageress, telephone number 1228 543251. 7.30 pm Easter Ceremonies and Confirmation. Preacher: The Right Revd Hewlett Thompson Sun 23rd EASTER DAY 8am Eucharist 10.30 am Sung Eucharist. Preacher: The Bishop OTHER EVENTS 3pm Evensong. Preacher: The Archdeacon of Carlisle. FEBRUARY APRIL Sat 23rd 12 Noon to 2.00 pm Lunchtime Meeting on Mission in Wed 16th April 7.30 pm Healing Service the Cathedral Fratry. An informal opportunity to pray, chat and share together. Food and a hot drink will be available. MUSICAL CONCERTS MARCH MARCH Thurs 6th 7.30 pm Cumbria Theological Society Meeting in the Sat 1st 7.00 pm Concert by Sedbergh School – Fanshawe’s Af- Cathedral Fratry. The Revd Philip Tyers (Team Rector of the rican Sanctus and extracts from Carl Orff’s Carmina Burana parish of the Risen Lord, Preston) will be speaking on “Church Tues 11th 7.00 pm Concert by the Cumbrian Society of Organ- as Chaplain” – taking seriously the religion of those who do not ists attend public worship. Wed 19th 1.30 pm Austin Friar’s St Monica’s Informal Recital Fri 7th 7.00 pm to 8.45 pm Special Friday Evening Dining at The Prior’s Kitchen Restaurant, Carlisle Cathedral. The Manag- APRIL er invites you to join her for an evening of good food in unique Tues 1st 12.45 pm Music in the Cathedral Lunchtime Live – medieval surroundings. The food will be freshly prepared and as Ronmar Accordion Orchestra organic, local and fairly traded as possible. £20 per person. Tues 8th 12.45 pm Music in the Cathedral Lunchtime Live – Booking is essential – please contact Carlisle Cathedral Office Fiona Weakley (soprano) (Monday to Friday 9.30 am to 4.30 pm) on 01228 548151 for Tues 15th 12.45 pm Music in the Cathedral Lunchtime Live – further details and menu choices. Ian Hare (organ) Tues 22nd 12.45 pm Music in the Cathedral Lunchtime Live – Seven days a week providing a Holy place for Keith Maclennan (Tom Lehre) all Christians, to share in Communion, or wor- Wed 23rd 7.30 pm Concert by Matthew Barley (cello) ship and prayer, or to meditate in a peaceful Tues 29th April 12.45 pm Music in the Cathedral Lunchtime space. Live – John Robinson (organ). 9 My daughter, tell the whole The Divine Mercy world about My inconceivable mercy. I desire that the Feast of Mercy be a refuge Message and Devotion and shelter for all souls, and March Sun 30th 2.45pm St Bede, Wigton Road especially for poor sinners. Divine Mercy Mass. On that day the very depths of My tender mercy are open. This message and devotion to Jesus as The Divine Mercy is I pour out a whole ocean of based on the writings of Saint Faustina Kowalska, an uneducat- graces upon those souls who ed Polish nun who, in obedience to her spiritual director, wrote approach the fount of My a diary of about 600 pages recording the revelations she re- mercy. ceived about God's mercy. Even before her death in 1938, the The soul that will go to devotion to The Divine Mercy had begun to spread. Confession and receive Ho- The message of The Divine Mercy is simple. It is that God ly Communion shall obtain loves us — all of us. And, he wants us to recognize that His complete forgiveness of sins mercy is greater than our sins, so that we will call upon Him and punishment. On that with trust, receive His mercy, and let it flow through us to day all the divine floodgates others. Thus, all will come to share His joy. through which graces flow are opened. The Divine Mercy message is one we can call to mind simply Let no soul fear to draw near to Me, even though its sins be as by remembering ABC: scarlet. My mercy is so great that no mind, be it of man or of A - Ask for His Mercy. God wants us to approach Him in angel, will be able to fathom it throughout all eternity. Every- prayer constantly, repenting of our sins and asking Him to pour thing that exists has come forth from the very depths of My His mercy out upon us and upon the whole world. most tender mercy. Every soul in its relation to Me will contem- B - Be merciful. God wants us to receive His mercy and let it plate My love and mercy throughout eternity. The Feast of Mer- flow through us to others. He wants us to extend love and for- cy emerged from My very depths of tenderness. It is My desire giveness to others just as He does to us. that it be solemnly celebrated on the first Sunday after Easter. C - Completely trust in Jesus. God wants us to know that the Mankind will not have peace until it turns to the Fount of My graces of His mercy are dependent upon our trust. The more we Mercy. trust in Jesus, the more we will receive. Medjugorje Saint Maria Faustina Kowalska Sister Faustina was a young, uneducated, nun in a convent of Assumptions in the Bible include St. Paul informing us that "by faith Enoch was taken so that he did not experience death'" the Congregation of Sisters of Our Lady of Mercy in Cracow, (Heb 11:5) and "Elijah ascended into a whirlwind into heaven" Poland during the 1930's. She came from a very poor family (2 Kgs 2:11). Elijah and Moses (who is reported as deceased that struggled on their little farm during the years of World War Deuteronomy 34:5) appeared at the Transfiguration Mark 9: I. She had only three years of very simple education, so hers 2-8. The appearances of Mary have a Biblical precedent. Even were the humblest tasks in the convent, usually in the kitchen or if she did die, given that Jesus loved Lazarus enough to raise garden. However, she received extraordinary revelations or him from the dead, how much more would He want to do the messages from Our Lord Jesus. Jesus asked Sr. Faustina to same for His mother? record these experiences, which she compiled in notebooks. Whatever - the ‘appearances’ of Mary are a phenomena. There These notebooks are known today as the Diary of Saint Maria is no Biblical reference to her death and many Christians be- Faustina Kowalska and the words contained within are God's lieve she is alive with Jesus. Millions of pilgrims (and thou- loving message of Divine Mercy. sands from England) are travelling to Medjugorje in Bosnia, where Mary is believed to be appearing each month to six villagers. So you think God can’t use you? They return home, Spiritually enriched and encouraged by the The next time you feel like God can't use you, just remem- faith of their fellow pilgrims. ber... Eve disobeyed God. Adam couldn’t control his wife. Noah Message of January 25, 2008 "Dear was a bit to fond of drink. Abraham was too old. Isaac was a children! With the time of Lent, you daydreamer. Jacob was a liar, Leah was ugly. Joseph was are approaching a time of grace. abused. Moses lacked confidence and faith. Gideon was Your heart is like ploughed soil and afraid. Samson was a womanizer. Rahab was a prostitute. it is ready to receive the fruit which Jeremiah and Timothy were very young. David was an adul- will grow into what is good. You, terer. Elijah was suicidal. Jonah ran from God. Naomi was a little children, are free to choose widow. Job went bankrupt. Peter denied Christ three times. good or evil. Therefore, I call you to Disciples fell asleep while praying. Martha worried about pray and fast. Plant joy and the fruit everything. The Samaritan woman was divorced (several of joy will grow in your hearts for times). Zacheus was very small. John was a jailbird. Barna- your good, and others will see it and bas argued. Lazarus was dead! So – what’s your excuse? In receive it through your life. Re- truth, God can use you to your full potential whatever your nounce sin and choose eternal life. I past. Why? am with you and intercede for you before my Son. Thank you Because you are the message and the messenger… for having responded to my call." 10 Is Jesus Christ the True Centre of Catholic Schools and Colleges?

The academic and social success of Catholic edge of the new evangelisation, called to make Christ schools and colleges across the UK is such that known and loved in our communities. even non Christian parents are jumping the hur- “I am well aware of the dedication, the struggles and the dles to get their children enrolled. It seems howev- sheer hard work involved in the project of education. I er, that ‘Catholicism’ may have slipped in the want us to celebrate the success of many of our agendas of such academia. schools in cultivating a Catholic ethos.

A Vatican official has praised Bishop Patrick " I also want to encourage our schools to en- O’Donoghue for producing a challenging hance this further by looking again at the document which examines the ethos of Catho- ways in which we may develop and deepen lic schools. Bishop Patrick published Fit for the Catholic ethos and identity in every pri- Mission? Schools, as part of a wider review mary, secondary and sixth form college in the which aims to strengthen the “sacramental diocese.” and missionary life” of the Lancaster diocese. The publication, which will be studied and de- In his letter to Bishop O’Donoghue, Archbishop veloped at diocesan conferences throughout 2008 before being Piacenza said he hoped the document would become “an ex- incorporated into the Diocesan Inspection Schedule in Janu- ample for other dioceses in the country in their implementation ary. Archbishop Mauro Piacenza, secretary for the Congrega- of the General Directory for Catechesis and the Catechism of tion for Clergy, said the document was a “courageous the Catholic Church in their individual ecclesiastical jurisdic- examination of the state of evangelisation and catechesis in tion”. the diocese of Lancaster’s schools and colleges”. Bishop Patrick has visited all the schools and colleges in the He added: “The congregation is especially pleased as your Lancaster diocese over the past six years, a move which left pastoral plan is precisely that which was called for in the Gen- him with what he described as many “difficult, even challeng- eral Directory for Catechesis after the release of the Catechism ing questions”. of the Catholic Church.” “I have come to the conclusion that our hopes to strengthen and deepen the missionary and sacramental life of the Bishop O’Donoghue added that he was encouraged to receive Church in this diocese depend largely on the engagement the support of the Congregation for Clergy for his document. and commitment of our schools and colleges,” the bishop “Before Christmas, my office was inundated with congratula- said. tions, enquiries and requests for copies of Fit for Mission? “For many pupils and parents, the local Catholic school is their Schools from within the diocese, from around the country and only experience of Church – our schools are at the cutting internationally,” he said.

Pope Benedict revises Tridentine Good Friday prayer

The newly revised text eliminates the ref- ters into your Church, all Israel may be erence to blindness, but retains the prayer saved, through Christ our Lord. Amen. for the conversion of the Jews. Some Jewish leaders have expressed dis- The prayer amended by Pope Benedict appointment at the new version of the had previously been changed by Pope prayer. Rabbi David Rosen, director of the Pius XII and again by Pope John XXIII; American Jewish Committee's interna- the version approved by the latter Pontiff tional director of interreligious affairs said was still in use in Catholic churches using in a statement: "While we appreciate that the 1962 Roman Missal. the text avoids any derogatory language toward Jews, it's regretful that the prayer This prayer is only for use in the Latin explicitly calls for Jews to accept language, in the extraordinary form of the Christianity....This differs greatly from the Latin liturgy. In translation it reads: text in the current universal liturgy that Pope Benedict XVI has revised the prayer Let us also pray for the Jews: that God prays for the salvation of the Jews in gen- for the conversion of Jews in the tradition- our Lord might enlighten their hearts, so eral terms." al Latin form of the Good Friday liturgy. that they might know Jesus Christ as the "Pope Benedict XVI has chosen to present Some Jewish leaders had urged the Pope Savior of all mankind. the relationship of the Church and the to revise the text of the Good Friday Let us pray. Jews within the mystery of salvation as prayer in the traditional liturgy, which had Let us kneel. found in Saint Paul's Letter to the Romans referred to the "blindness" of the Jewish Please rise. (cf. Rom 11:11-32). Central to the con- people-- a reference that many Jews con- Almighty and eternal God, whose desire it cerns of the Holy Father is the clear artic- sidered offensive. Some critics of the tra- is that all men might be saved and come ulation that salvation comes through faith ditional prayer also called for the removal to the knowledge of truth, grant in your in Jesus Christ and his Church. It is a faith of an intercession for the conversion of mercy that as the fullness of mankind en- that must never be imposed but al- the Jews. ways freely chosen. 11 In June 2000 the University of Central England in Birmingham DATES conferred on him an honorary doctorate in recognition of his Ecumenical services to the cit/s musical life. In addition, Halsey coached and directed choral groups across and church concerts the world. From 1989 to 1994 he was artistic director of the Salisbury Festival, and he subsequently directed the chorus of the Vlaamse Opera in Antwerp and guest-conducted the Nether- FEBRUARY lands Radio Choir in Hilversum and many other choral groups. 28th 7.30pm St Cuthbert’s, West Walls - Alexander (Sasha) He has formed especially close partnerships with Sir Simon Rat- Karpeyev (piano) - North Cumbria Recitals tle, Kent Nagano, Marek Janowski, Edo de Waart, Riccardo Chailly and Sakari Oramo. Apart from the Rundfunkchor Berlin, Simon Halsey directs the MARCH Radio Choir in Hilversum, various ensembles in Birmingham Sat 1st St David’s Day (Welsh National Day) - how come and European Voices, a project-oriented professional choir based Carlisle’s Coat of Arms was changed in AD 1924 and the lion in London. removed in favour of the dragon? The official explanation is our Welsh Celtic connection. Sun 9th 11am - 3.30pm The Old Convent, St Cuthbert’s, Wigton. Cor et Lumen Christi Community Sun 2nd Mother’s Day present a day of celebration for the whole family - Activities for the young people - teaching on marriage and family life - Fami- ly Mass and a shared lunch. Tel 016973 45623. Fri 7th Woman's World Day of Prayer - men are [email protected] also welcome to share in any services taking place. Sat 15th St Andrews Rehearsal at 2.30 pm, Evensong at 6.00 pm Sat 8th Cumbria Rural Choirs Concert - The - Penrith Singers - 2008 - CHORAL EVENSONG (open to all). Sands Centre Programme J S Bach: Mass in B Minor Sat 15th 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Cliburn Village Hall near Penrith Conductor: Simon Halsey, and The Northern Sinfonia Wildlife in Sacred Places Project update and workshops. Since April 2001 Simon Halsey has presided over the affairs of An opportunity to meet other volunteers and select your survey- the Rundfunkchor Berlin. His wide-ranging activities caught the ing area as well as meet the project officer. Guest speakers: Rev attention of Simon Rattle who spontaneously invited him to as- John Smith of Churches Together in Cumbria Environment sume the direction of the City of Birmingham Symphony Or- Group and a speaker from the Yorkshire Wildlife Trust Living chestra Chorus. In 21 years of invariably close and friendly Churchyards Project. Cost £3.50, including lunch and informa- cooperation, the two musicians launched countless projects. tion pack. For more information about these events and to book

24/7 Prayer For Carlisle For the second year running the Carlisle Christian Fellowship building at Charlotte Street, Carlisle hosts the Pray For The City group’s twenty four hour continuous prayer over seven days from Palm Sunday 16th March to Resurrection Sunday March 23rd. You can turn up at any time, day or night using the side entrance Continued overleaf opposite the pub. There are also ‘special gatherings’ as seen below when the main entrance may be open. Remember, it is about praying for the City of Carlisle and so if you cannot get along to Carlisle Christian Fellowship, you can pray at home during that week, and be sure that someone else is praying with you.

Details: Dr Kevin McStay - 01228 Wed 19th 19:30-21:00 Prayer for 810196 or [email protected] Carlisle/Easter Psalms Sun 23rd 06:30-07:00 Sunrise Service, Sun 16th 18:30-20:00 Palm Cemetery, (crematorium Praise/Prayer/Christians Against Poverty Thurs 20th 19:30-21:00 Prayer for entrance). Breakfast at St James Church Carlisle/Easter Psalms 07:00. Mon 17th 19:30-21:00 Schools and Edu- 22:00-08:00 Teens (by arrangement only) cation Sat 22nd 10:00-11:00 Children’s prayer James 5:16 Tues 18th 07:00-08:00 Early morning & praise (5-11s) Therefore confess your sins to Prayer for Carlisle 18:30-20:00 Prayer - each other and pray for each 19:30-21:00 Main ‘Pray for the City’ cel- Pub/Club/Entertainment Scene other so that you may be healed. ebration The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective. 12 please contact Alison Reed: takes precedence. Christianity is still allowed its rituals and fes- [email protected] or telephone 01539 tivals that offer a bit of colour for the tourists and shoppers, as 816300. long as they do not interfere with what the City of Carlisle is For more information about these events please contact Alison intent upon, which is making money. Renaissance, money, Reed: [email protected] or telephone 01539 tourism and growth are the buzz words that are believed to be 816300 the answer to Carlisle’s problems, according to some. However, for many people the answer is a Spiritual renaissance that hap- Sun 16th Palm Sunday pens within - Hallelujah!

Mon 17th 4.45pm St Patrick’s Day. There is as much evidence for Walk of Witness St Patrick being born near Birdoswald as there is any- from the church of Our Lady and where else. If so he is the County of Cumbria’s only St Joseph, Warwick Square to the home grown (major) Saint and probably one of the Wayside Cross at the junction of worlds greatest evangelists, being credited with Ire- Plains Road and Newcastle Road. land becoming a Christian country. In his book This annual ECUMENICAL trek ‘Confessions’, St Patrick said he came from involves following someone carry- ‘Bannaventarbernia’ and his father worked on the wall. ing a cross from the church to the ‘Banna’ is Birdoswald (near Brampton on Hadrians Wall). We wayside cross at Plains Road. know this because a Roman carved stone was dug up in the area The Wayside Cross was built and is with the word Banna on it. The stone is on display in Lanercost maintained by the Knights of St Columba, Priory. ‘Vent‘ means loophole in embattled wall, allowing pas- a charitable arm of the Catholic tradition. There sage out of, outlet to, going to. There is such a ‘vent’ (where a is a bus to bring people back to Warwick Square after a short stream runs through the wall) between Birdoswald and Irthing- service at the Wayside Cross. ton, but also the meaning ‘going to’ is relevant. ‘Arbeia’ was a prominent Roman site overlooking and protecting the Tyne Es- 6.30pm Lanercost Priory - Gretna Choral Society present tuary and a prominent military supply base for ‘Wall’. The pay Durufle Requiem - organist Darren Williams - Kath- chests would be delivered to ‘Arebeia’ and it was the lifeline to leen Peacock, Mezzo Soprano - Geoffrey ray, Bass. the rest of the ‘Wall’. St Patrick would describe his home place as Banna Sun 23rd 6.30pm Easter Sunday Sunrise Service at Car- (Birdoswald) Vent (going to) Arbeia (by Tynemouth). Roman lisle Cemetery (arranged by Pray for the City Churches). fortifications extended to Maryport which is exactly opposite to Interesting fact: The seventh day according to Holy Scripture where is actually a Saturday, but men love to tinker when they think St Patrick was taken captive to, on Mount Slemish, Ireland. they know best and it was decided that Sunday, being the Res- Info supplied by M. S. Quinn, Frizington. urrection Day should also become our seventh day, instead of Of course according to the Holy Scriptures everyone who ac- the Jewish Sabbath that is Saturday. Given that God’s word is cepts Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour is a saint. If you are unchangeable, one can only wonder at how He feels about it. reading this, you are probably a saint and that makes you very special indeed. Not bad eh? 23rd YMCA Lakeside Easter Race, Family Fun Run Fri 21st Good Friday - 10.45am and Open Day: A day out for all the family raising money for improvements at YMCA National Centre, Lakeside. Town Cross Easter Witness arranged by city centre churches - all welcome to a short, but poignant service in Sun 30th 2.45pm St Bede, Wigton Road - front of the Old Town Hall - thank God that in England’s green Divine Mercy Mass. See page 10. and pleasant land we are still allowed to praise and worship the Lord Jesus Christ, without condemnation - although in recent years the space allowed for this gathering has diminished due to APRIL the increase of market traders, as the god of Mammon further 3rd St Cuthbert’s - Camilla Bisengaliev (oboe), Sophie asserts his authority in the City of Carlisle. Wang (violin), Jonathon Fisher (piano) - North Cumbria Re- Many years ago our nation decided that Holy days were a lost citals. opportunity to turn a profit and so the god of Mammon now

Hope 2008 Our Vision both physical and spiritual change in the Impacting Individuals and Communi- The diverse range of churches across the lives of communities and individuals. ties with the Gospel through words and United Kingdom are on a constant mis- Supporting Local Churches across the actions during 2008. sion to serve and communicate with the UK in their commitment to serve and wit- It is hoped local co ordinators will be ap- 58 Million residents and many visitors. ness to their communities pointed to cover your area . The NW Cor- 'Hope' proposes to support this on-going Encouraging Collaboration between dinator is Colin Hardicre and he can be work, by facilitating intensified, united, churches and agencies in reaching out to contacted on [email protected] . focused prayer and a year of activities, their communities Please visist the following web sites for communicating the Gospel through words Resourcing and Training local churches Further information www.hope08.com and actions, creating a lasting legacy of to develop their ability to engage with Youth website: their communities on a long term basis www.hope-revolution.com 13 23rd St George’s Day - you don’t have to be a right Sat 26th Farewell for David and Vivienne Emison, Penrith wing fanatic to love England’s green and pleasant land, but Methodist Church, 3pm onwards, including tea and evening what is Englishness in AD 2008? Take a look at Carlisle’s Coat worship. of Arms created in AD 19924. Previous ‘arms’ used that well known symbol for England and Scotland, the lion, but in AD SEPTEMBER 1924 the (Welsh celtic) dragon was used. Sun 7th 3pm St Mary, Cleator - Pilgrimage to Our Lady of Lourdes shrine. MAY 1st Bank holiday - Spade and Bucket day - down to the beach, Sat 20th St Bede, Wigton Road - a Day With The Carmelites. role up the trouser legs and put a hanky on your head. To think of all the fuss now about over exposure to the sun and yet way OCTOBER back when, the sea front was lined with folk with hanky’s on 31st - Halloween - Witchcraft is now a major league religion, their head. There was less fashion sense in those days, but more incorporating, astrology, reiki, tarrat reading, acupuncture, yoga common sense. as well as the casting of spells in rituals and ceremonies that are well documented in your average book shop as well as the internet. Sun 11th - Global Day of Prayer - PENTECOST But perhaps there is nothing to worry about. Perhaps there is no Picnic & Praise in Bitts Park (arranged by Pray for the spiritual supernatural realm. If that is the case then what hope City) 12:30pm - an opportunity to feel part of the family of the we have in Christ is but foolishness. The Good News however, Lord Jesus Christ and to meet fellow Christians and share in the is that Jesus rose from the dead. He conquered death and so, if fellowship and the fun and prayer and praise . Christians cleave to their Christ they need have no fear of the wicked spirits. JUNE Sat 7th 7.30 pm The Sands Centre - Wigton Choral Society NOVEMBER 1st All Saints Day - a time when some Christians honour the present: J S Bach: Conductor: Simon Mass in B Minor saints that have gone before them. This was once the biggest Halsey with the Northern Sinfonia. Tickets from the Sands Christian Day and time of festival and celebration in the Chris- Centre: 01228 - 625222 or Carlisle Tourist Office 01228 - tian calendar. What happened? Probably the force that is mani- 625600. fest on October 31st influenced the change. Such Christian festivals were often chosen to coincide with Pagan festivals to Sat 14th 7.30 pm St. Mary's Church, Wigton Choral Society offer offer an alternative Christian celebration. Curiously, such present a SUMMER CONCERT festivals like Christmas and All Saint’s Day are now overshad- It is expected that the programme will include: Fauré: Requiem. owed by the ascendance of the Pagan culture returning in might Conductor: - not yet appointed with their Winter Solstice and Halloween Festivals. Tickets £8.00 (children £2) from Croft House Cards, Wigton and at the door, and also from 01228 - 710755. 2nd All Souls Day - a time for some Christians to remember the souls who may not have yet reached Heaven. 15th Father’s Day 22nd Thanksgiving Day in the USA - but hey, what a great idea to have a day to just thank God especially. Of course we JULY should thank God every day, especially as we live in a paradise 12th - 1st Aug Creation, Caos and Christ compared to some nations. Then again, many of our nations KESWICK CONVENTION - see pages 15, 16. most vulnerable citizens are living in a hell on earth environment of loneliness, intimidation and insufficiency.

30th St Andrew’s Day - a good day for a clean out in prepara- tion for Christmas. LANERCOST FESTIVAL June 19th - 22nd Wed 18th 7.30pm - Chetham’s School sicians will per- companiments if required. The Competi- of Music www.chethams.com A recital Y form a programme tion is open to the public. Full entry given by younger students from o of their own details are available from Mr M Johnson; Chetham’s School of Music. u choice, of up to Tel: 016977 3502, or by email to: Chetham’s students have won the BBC n ten minutes, for [email protected] Young Musician of the Year Competition g the title of Laner- Sat 21st 7.30pm Besses o’ th’ Barn on 3 occasions. This concert is a rare cost Festival www.besses.co.uk One of the oldest and C opportunity to see and hear the School’s Young Musician most famous brass bands in the world. h next generation of wonderfully talented o of the Year. With Programme details to be announced. musicians and stars of the future. o the support of the Sun 22nd 10am Festival Eucharist Thurs 19th 7.30pm To be confirmed. N Park Cumberland Sun 22nd 7.30pm Edward I - The Musi- Frid 20th 7.30pm A recital by Korean Building Society, cal - A welcome return for the concert piano virtuoso Young Choon Park. cash bursaries of that stunned audiences in Sep 2006 at the Sat 21st 10am Young Musicians £250, £100 and £50 will be awarded to 700th anniversary celebrations of Ed- Competition. A competition in the best 3 musicians. Age limit, 19 years. ward 1’s 6-month stay at Lanercost. 14 which talented young Cumbrian mu- Helen Snowball will provide piano ac- KESWICK CONVENTION July 12th - 1st August

T: 017687 80075. F: 017687 75276 SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE E: [email protected] The three week event runs dedicated programmes for: · Adults Week 1 - David Cook 12th - 18th · 18s - 30s (K2) in Week 2 Week 2 - Liam Goligher 19th - 25th · Youth (11 - 18s) Week 3 - Charles Price 26th - 1st Aug · Children (3 - 11s) · Special Needs in Week 2 Evening Celebrations at 7.30pm For the hard of hearing – a loop system operates in the Main There is a Communion Service and Global Prayer Evening each Tent at Skiddaw Street and there are experienced signers during week. A Creche marquee, behind the Main Tent at Skiddaw main meetings in the Tent. Street, is fully equipped with a live TV relay of the meeting and plenty of toys! There is an area for babies separate to one for SEMINARS toddlers. Parents are responsible for their own children in this Our seminar programme (9.30am - 10.30am Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri venue. (The Kids Club (8-11's) and Youth programme (11-18's) in each week) will give opportunities to hear and talk about is- have their own meetings to coincide with the Evening Celebra- sues of relevance to our daily lives. Full details of all seminar tions). tracks will be in the Keswick08 Handbook, available on your arrival at Keswick. CHALLENGING & REFRESHING In each week on the Wednesday (9.30am - 10.30am) there will be a Keswick Lecture and during Weeks 1 & 2 there will be The great attraction of the Keswick Convention is that the pro- Afternoon Studies from 2.30pm - 3.30pm. gramme not only offers superb Bible teaching from a team of acclaimed international speakers - but also gives you the flexi- Reflective / Interactive / Proactive bility to enjoy time off with family and friends to explore the This alternative stream for those in their 18s–30s runs during beautiful Lakes and the bustling market town of Keswick itself. Week 2 (21 - 25 July) for those wanting something a bit more If you want to climb a mountain, go sailing or simply sit in Fitz intimate than the Main Tent at Skiddaw Street. K2 offers a Park watching the world go by – it’s up to you. stimulating environment of thought-provoking discussions, Bi- ble teaching, practical lifestyle seminars and lively worship. A CHARLES PRICE great team heads up K2 with plenty of time to hang out, chill & Charles Price has been the Senior Pastor chat or enjoy what’s going on in the Main Tent. The doughnuts of The Peoples Church in Toronto, On- are also a big hit here! tario, Canada since September 2001, with HANDBOOK 2008 a weekly congregation of 3500 people. This is your essential guide to Keswick 08 – everything you Before that he was Principal of Capern- need to know about the event so you can make the most of your wray Bible School while continuing in a week in Keswick and plan where to go and what to do! wide international conference, convention and evangelistic ministry. He has preached in over 50 countries on 5 continents around the World and is the author of 7 books, some of which have been translated into German, Dutch, French, Spanish, Italian, Portu- LIAM GOLIGHER guese, Hindi, Farsi and Korean. Liam Goligher has been Senior Pastor of Charles has been married to Hilary since 1980. They have three Duke Street Church in Richmond since children: Hannah, Laura and Matthew. April 2000. He has also pastored churches in Ireland, Canada, and in his native Scotland. His teaching is heard weekly DAVID COOK on Premier Radio, Sky Digital and David Cook is a Presbyterian minister, Freeview. His Duke Street ministry is having served in both NSW and the in- available online. ner Western Suburbs of Sydney. He has Liam has contributed to a number of books as well as 3 of his been Principal at SMBC for 20 years, is own: ‘Window on Tomorrow’, ‘The Fellowship of the King’ and Director of SMBC’s School of Preach- most recently 'The Jesus Gospel'. ing, speaker at conferences in Australia Liam is married to Christine and they have five children, three and overseas, lecturing in Preaching and Pastoral Subjects. He is granddaughters and a Bedlington Terrier! married to Maxine and has five adult children (four married) and six grandchildren. His interests include family, cricket, rugby (union and league) and coffee. 15 AUTUMN BIBLE WEEK KESWICK WEEKS 08 Sep - 12 Sep Dominic Smart Dominic is currently the Minister at Gilcomston South Church Each year we run a number of Bible Weeks and other events in in Aberdeen - a thriving city-centre church in Europe's oil capi- our Convention Centre, which is just a short distance from the tal. The church has a long tradition of expository teaching and an Market Square and other shops. Our en-suite accommodation on increasing engagement in city-centre witness and ministry. the first floor is accessible by a stair lift, should this facility be As well as speaking at conferences and universities, Dominic required. Information about forthcoming events are detailed be- teaches on Christian communication in a postmodern world at low. the Highland Theological College and has written two books, Booking 'Truth and Tolerance' and 'When we get it wrong.' He is married to Marjorie and has four children - Meredith, Stephanie, Melissa Keswick Ministries, Skiddaw Street, Keswick, Cumbria, and Matthew. CA12 4BY. T: 017687 80075. F: 017687 75276. E: Meetings take place in the mornings (after breakfast) and the [email protected] evenings (after dinner) with refreshments served after each meeting. The rest of the day is free for you to enjoy the area. Cost SPRING BIBLE WEEK 2008 £185 for Half board at the Convention Centre: all rooms are en- 07 Apr - 11 Apr John Risbridger suite with soap and towels provided. Guests are welcome to make themselves tea and coffee in the kitchen at any time. Since September 2004 John has been serving as minister and or team leader at Above Bar Church – a large church ministering to £60 to attend as a day visitor inclusive of tea/coffee. Day visitors people of all ages in the city centre of Southampton. Growing up can book evening dinner each day for an extra £52. in a Christian home, John grew into an active faith at a young Accommodation information can be obtained from the Keswick age. After five years in hospital management he joined UCCF in Tourist Information Centre (017687 72645). 1994 working first as a regional team leader and then as Head of The deposit must be paid when the booking is made; the balance Student Ministries. John serves as a Trustee of Keswick Minis- can be paid on arrival. tries and has been involved both in leading worship and in speaking at the convention for a number of years. John is married to Alison and they have two daughters. WOMEN'S WALKING WEEK Meetings take place in the mornings (after breakfast) and the 22 Sep - 26 Sept Angela Mills & Rosemary Harris evenings (after dinner) with refreshments served after each meeting. The rest of the day is free for you to enjoy the area. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday will be spent walking in and Cost around the central Lake District area centred on Keswick. The £185 for Half board at the Convention Centre: all rooms are en- focus and aim of the holiday will be on ENJOYMENT rather suite with soap and towels provided. Guests are welcome to than ENDURANCE! The week will end around lunchtime on make themselves tea and coffee in the kitchen at any time. Friday after a shorter walk in the morning. or Cost £60 to attend as a day visitor inclusive of tea/coffee. Day visitors £185 for full board at the Convention Centre: a picnic lunch is can book evening dinner each day for an extra £52. provided. All rooms are en-suite with soap and towels provided. Accommodation information can be obtained from the Keswick Guests are welcome to make themselves tea and coffee in the Tourist Information Centre (017687 72645). kitchen at any time. The deposit must be paid when the booking The deposit must be paid when the booking is made; the balance is made; the balance can be paid on arrival. can be paid on arrival. WOMEN'S BIBLE WEEK RE-IGNITING THE PASSION 06 Oct - 10 Oct Various speakers 24 May - 30 May Various speakers Becoming Women of Confidence This Mission Retreat is a Keswick Ministries event supported by We all have to run in the race of life. We are in Christ yet it OMF, administered by Christian Vocations and held at the Kes- seems we are often burdened and held back from the freedom wick Convention Centre in Keswick. The Centre is in the heart and confidence of the Christian life. This week we shall explore of the Lake District, a place of beauty and opportunity to relax how God has given us “everything we need for life and godli- and find refreshment. ness”. The morning meetings will be devoted to Bible study and The retreat seeks to address the diverse needs of missionaries the evening meetings will be of a devotional nature. The after- home from the field, in plenary sessions and conversations. noons are free for you to enjoy the area or to take part in option- There will be times of study and learning, times of equiping for al activities including craft activities, scarf tying and walking. going back or settling into a new ministry, times of fun. Cost The rooms at the Centre all have en-suite facilities and a buffet £185 for Half board at the Convention Centre: all rooms are en- breakfast, packed lunch and family-friendly meal will be provid- suite with soap and towels provided. Guests are welcome to ed each day. make themselves tea and coffee in the kitchen at any time. The cost: Adults £185; Teens (12-18) £100; Children (5-11) Or £60 to attend as a day visitor inclusive of tea/coffee. Day vis- £75; Under 5's £30. itors can book evening dinner each day for an extra £52. To book for this event only download booking forms from The deposit must be paid when the booking is made; the balance www.christianvocations.org or contact Christian Vocations can be paid on arrival. +44 (0) 870 745 4825; email Accommodation information can be obtained from the Keswick 16 [email protected] Tourist Information Centre (017687 72645). ABBOT HALL, Christian Guild Holiday Centre, Kents Bank, Grange-over-Sands, LA11 7BG. RYDAL HALL, Ambleside, Cumbria, Tel. 015395 34469. LA22 9LX. Tel 01539 432050. Accomoda- THE WINDERMERE CENTRE www.cgholidays.co.uk tion and conference facilities. Lake Road, Windermere, Cumbria, Extensive grounds which include a 15 LA23 2BY. Tel 015394 44902 metre heated indoor swimming pool and Feb 19th - 20th Ways to pray with Ven [email protected] five self-catering pine lodges, accommo- David Thomson windermere.urc.org.uk dating up to 22 guests and conference The residential training centre for the Unit- facilities. March 12th Quiet Day. A day in Lent ed Reformed Church, set on the edge of March 19th 48 Hours in Holy Week. A time to Windermere village and has accommoda- 2nd - 7th Walking & Craft Break stop and ponder the cross tion for 33 people in 22 en-suite bed- 16th - 28th Easter Celebration 21st An Introduction to Scottish Dancing rooms. The Centre has a comfortable April lounge with television and video, a library, 6th - 11th Singing is Fun - April 9th 10am - 4pm Quiet day. The An- bookshop, bar, dining room and fully- 13th - 18th - Indoor Bowling - good food, nunciation equipped conference room. Our peaceful friends - light-hearted competitions. Garden Room provides the ideal place for 27th - 2nd - May York & Easingwold May 6th - 8th At Home with the friends of prayer and reflection. Coach Holiday and trips - evening activi- Rydal Hall The atmosphere is relaxed and informal ties. 9th Quiet day. Julian of Norwich, Rev Do- and the staff are caring and helpful. May reen Harrison 4th - 9th - Painting Break - visit the local 14th Pentecost retreat Quiet day. March 10th - 14th Painting in Spring area and gain from the expert’s knowl- 19th Mystical Jesus Series Module One 20th - 25th Christian Friendship Fellow- edge of watercolour painting. 22nd Cumbria Anglican Curcillo ship singles holiday. 24th - 31st Christian Family Music Week - April 28th - 30th Vision4Life Advocates open to singers and instrumentalists of all June 11th Quiet day. Hope Training with John Campbell ages. May 2nd - 4th Website in a Weekend with 31st - 7th June Walking Week - walks in July 9th 10am - 4pm Quiet day. Faith Lawrence Moore the beautiful Lake District. 16th The Mystical Jesus Series 2 June 23rd - 26th Thee Word in the Arts' June 20th Painting with Wordsworth. with Robert Pope, Neil Thoroughgood and 7th - 11th Tiny Tots - short break for you 20th Rambling with Wordsworth. Peter Noble and your littlies. July 14th -18 'Creative Threads' with 21st -28th Fun & Fellowship for the over August 13th 10am - 4pm Quiet day. Love Pamela Pavitt 50’s - outings and evening entertainment. 25th - 27th 'Church Treasurers' with John July Septmber 10th The Mystical Jesus Se- Ellis and Eric Chilton ries Module Three August 2nd - 9th 'Walk and Talk' with 12th 19th Painting Break or Chill Out - 10th 10am - 4pm Quiet day. Michaelmass watercolour painting led by Ron Bailey. Alvene Kinsey and John Costello. 29th Walking and prayer retreat 11th - 14th 'Come and Sing' with Michael 19th - 26th Family Fun - all ages enjoy the 29th - 3rd Celtic saints summer sun with outings and activities, Hodgson including a fun day with bouncy castle 18th - 22nd 'Older Folks' Fellowship Fo- October 8th 10am - 4pm Quiet day. St rum' and barbecue lunch. Kids Klub and organ- Francis ised entertainment for the whole family. 29th - 31st 'Vision 4 an Ageing Church' 12th - 17th CARM. Painting and prayer with Revd Dr James Woodward and Law- 26th - 2nd Aug Family activities for teens retreat rence Moore and their families - action packed pro- 18th 9am - 6pm Christian Meditation in Sept 5th - 8th 'The Bible in a Weekend' gramme planned, including raft building, Cumbria with Lawrence Moore 08-12 'Painting in canoeing, abseiling, barbecue, activity Autumn' day and evening garden antics! October 23rd - 26th Cumbria Anglican 22nd - 25th 'Rediscovering the Bible as Curcillo the People's Book' with John Bell Aug 2nd - 9th Family Fun Oct 26-31 'Autumn Peaks' with Peter Far- Nov 7th - 9th MBTI/Enneagram workshop 9th - 16th Summer Activity Week rand and Nick Andrews 9th - 14th Watercolour retreat. Linda Birch 31st - 2nd 'The Christmas Story in Can- 16th - 23rd Family Fun Week 9th - 14th Memory, imagination and hope. 23rd - 30th Coach Holiday vas and Card' with Barbara Aspinall Rev Trevor Pitt Nov 24-27 'Infectious Visions 4 Buildings' Sept 7th 12th Late Summer Walks Week 12th 10am - 4pm Quiet day. All Saints with David Cornick, John Campbell and 28th - 3rd Oct Trace your Family Tree 24th - 26th Advent retreat. Rev Peter Lip- Lawrence Moore 19th - 24th Half Term Familly Fun piett 28th - 30th 'Healing and Wholeness' with 27th - 31st Dancing Break Deborah McVey and Liz Blair Dec 8th - 10th The Mystical Jesus Series Dec 1st - 4th 'Sign, Symbol and Story' an Nov 17th - 21st Patchwork & Quilting Module Four 23rd - 28th Painting and Craft Break Advent Retreat with Lawrence Moore and 8th - 12th Space in Advent Revd Lis Mullen Dec 2nd - 7th Pre-Christmas Party Time. 10th 10am - 4pm Quiet day. Waiting in 29th - 2nd 'New Years' House Party' 23rd - 2nd Jan 09 Christmas & New Year Advent Celebration 23rd - 27th Christmas house party 17 RETREATS - HOLIDAYS - PEACE - BEAUTY - NATURE - MOUNTAINS - LAKES - WILDLIFE

ABBOT HALL, see page 17. LAKESIDE Christian Guild Holiday Centre, Kents Bank, Grange-over-Sands, HOUSE: LA11 7BG. Tel. 015395 34469. www.cgholidays.co.uk George & Marion Davi- Extensive grounds which include a 15 metre heated indoor swim- son, 40 Lake Road, Kes- ming pool and five self-catering pine lodges, accommodating up wick, CA12 5DQ. Tel. to 22 guests and conference facilities. 017687 72868. High standards, games BLAITHWAITE CHRISTIAN CENTRE: room/bar. All weather Wigton, CA7 0AZ. Extensive facilities. Tel. 016973 42319. drying room. Ideal loca- for your holiday or conference. 15 miles from Carlisle and Kes- tion close to town centre and Derwentwater. 45 guest capacity, wick. Idyllic location. Catered or self-catered. Groups from 15 to suitable for walkers, groups, schools and families. 109. Camping and Caravaning. Call now for a free colour brochure. Tel. 016973 42319. [email protected] DUN FELL CHRISTIAN TRUST www.blaithwaite.co.uk Two ideal locations for groups and outreach activities, set in beautiful countryside. BOARBANK HALL: Grange-over-Sands, LA11 MOUTHLOCK CENTRE - 7NH Tel. 01539 532 288. Barras, Kirkby Stephen. Tel . Canonesses of St Augus- 017683 41077. A haven of peace tine. Nursing home, guest with conference facilities house, private retreats and and accommodation for 11 people helping those in need. on a self-catering. 6 bedrooms - Beautiful surroundings, lov- Kitchen and adjoining 24-seat dining care. ing room - lounge/meeting room - Conservatory - with magnificent CASTLERIGG views across the valley. The conference facilities and larger din- MANOR: ing room, and the fact it can be hired on a daily basis, make the Manor Brow, Keswick, Centre an excellent venue for study groups and seminars. CA12 4AR. Tel. 017687 - 772711. KNOCK CHRISTIAN An ideal centre for groups CENTRE - nr Appleby. offering catered or budget Tel. 01484 722561. The accom- self-catering accommoda- modation is sufficient for a group tion in beautiful surround- of up to 60 people, and comprises: ings. Facilities include 20 bedrooms - Male and Female large gardens, chapel, bar, shower and toilet facilities - Kitch- games room and comfortable rooms from singles to larger dor- en and adjoining dining room - mitories. Also available 4* rated holiday cottage. Meeting room/lounge - Chapel - Laundries - Tuck shop. [email protected] WWW.castleriggmanor.com The recreational facilities include: Logworld play area - Sports field, putting green, outdoor chess and draughts - Table tennis HAWKSHEAD HILL room - Pool room - Badminton/basketball hall - Climbing wall - Arts & crafts studio - Central heating – chapel, lounge, dining BAPTIST CHUCRH room and studio; background heating to elsewhere. We have recently built a guest room (The Upper Room) with self catering accommodation for 1 or 2. This is available for any who feel they would benefit from peace and quiet in a Christian environment. For more information please email us (click on address RYDAL HALL, See page 17. at bottom of our home page) or contact our joint ministers, Rev Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9LX. Tel 01539 432050. Andrew Dodd and Rev Kath Dodd, on 015394 36451. Accomodation and conference facilities. The chapel is usually open and visitors regularly come inside THE WINDERMERE CENTRE See page 17 where there is the opportunity to Lake Road, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 2BY. Tel 015394 enjoy the peace and calm, to 44902 . [email protected] windermere.urc.org.uk reflect, to pray, to pick up free Accommodation for 33 people in 22 en-suite bedrooms - comfort- Christian literature, and to make able lounge with television and video, a library, bookshop, bar, a drink. dining room and fully-equipped conference room, peaceful Gar- The grounds include an historic den Room. outdoor baptistry, a graveyard and various places and spaces for quiet reflection.

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Preachers are called to be shepherds, not When you get tangled up in our prob- that a golden slipper on a gouty foot. sheep dogs. lems, be still. God wants you to be John Bunyan still so HE can untangle the knot. Husband: I want a voice in how we spend Nothing is so good as it seems before- our money. If you worry, you didn't pray. If you hand. George Eliot Wife: Certainly, dear. You can have the prayed, don't worry. invoice. The difference God wants spiritual fruit, not religious What is the difference between results There is no key to happiness. nuts. and consequences? The door is always open. Results are what you hope for; conse- The more you have to live for, the less quences are what you get. Silence is often misinterpreted you need to live on. but never misquoted. There is just one way to bring up a child A walk a day can keep your heart go- in the way he should go, and that Do the maths .. count your ing is to travel that way yourself. -- Abraham Blessings. Walking just a mile and a half a day is Lincoln enough exercise to help stave off Faith is the ability to not. heart disease and diabetes, a study has found. Such moderate exercise for All men who live with any degree of se- 30 minutes, rather than intense activity, renity live by some assurance of can help people to lose weight, grace. Reinhold Niebuhr reduce high blood pressure and cut down on blood sugar. Every man is guilty of all the good he didn’t do. Voltaire Adam and Eve had an ideal marriage. He didn’t have to hear about all the men she A grudge is a heavy thing to carry. could have married, and she didn’t have to hear about the way his mother cooked. Due to the present financial situation, the light at the end of the tunnel will If we have not quiet in our minds, out- No longer an option be turned off at week-ends. ward comfort will do no more for us

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Bishop Graham continues to lead from the front

Whilst speaking at a ‘fringe’ meeting during the Anglican point of view to be taken more se- General Synod, Bishop Graham Dow, a man who is not riously, not as imposing Christian- ashamed of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, was reported rather ity on those who are not Christian, colourfully, in the secular press as comparing governments but because it is the best way for that impose their own standards of morality and conscience, humans to live together. upon its people, as that of the Roman government referred to in Revelation 13. What I would like is for the Chris- tian point of view to be taken more Statement from the Bishop of Carlisle clarifying remarks seriously, not as imposing Christianity on those who are not about the Government Christian, but because it is the best way for humans to live together“. While I was at General Synod I attended the launch of a new book which argued a cogent case for a traditional Christian Note understanding of marriage and sexual relationships When I In Romans chapter 13 St Paul speaks of the state as God’s in- was invited to comment I agreed with the speaker that al- strument for good. 25 years later in Revelation chapter 13 the though the current situation in our society is serious, Christian state is requiring that all citizens worship Caesar and now is faith gives us a strong hope that good and right will prevail. persecuting Christians to death. It is using its power to restrict trade only to those who obey its morality and it is now de- While people are of course free to make choices, at the heart scribed metaphorically in Revelation as a beast. of the problem is the fact that our society is institutionalising these changes in marriage and sexual morality with legislation. Bishop Dow's remarks were made at a meeting to launch a In a meeting where almost all of those attending look to the new book challenging liberal views on homosexuality. He Bible for moral teaching, I reminded those present of the dif- said: "I happen to believe that our government is moving into ference attitude towards the Roman state between the Letter to the realm of imposing its morality and it is therefore becoming the Romans and the Book of Revelation. a Revelation 13 government rather than a Romans 13 government." By way of clarification I would want to say that the Govern- Chapter 13 of the letters of St Paul to the Romans urges people ment has certainly been “God’s instrument for good” (Romans to respect the authority of the government "for rulers are not a 13), for example in the promotion of the equality and in social terror to good works". inclusion, in its support for poorer nations and its emphasis on the environment. However in the last year or two it has been Chapter 13 in the Book of Revelation begins: "As I stood upon imposing its own moral agenda in a way that is contrary to the sand of the sea, and saw a beast rise up out of the sea, hav- long standing Christian morality and the significant voice of ing seven heads and ten horns, and upon his horns ten crowns, Christian churches. and upon his heads the names of blasphemy. "And the beast which I saw was like unto a leopard, and his Very recently in the House of Lords debate on the Human Fer- feet were as the feet of a bear, and his mouth as the mouth of a tilisation and Embryo Bill it ignored the voice of the Archbish- lion: and the dragon gave him his power, and his seat and great op of York and several other Bishops calling for the legislation authority." to maintain the need for both a male and female parent in a "The beast forced all the people, small and great, rich and home suitable to receive a child placed for adoption. poor, slave and free, to have a mark placed on their right hands or on their foreheads. This Government has also insisted that Catholic Adoption "No one could buy or sell without having this mark, that is, the Agencies must place children with same sex couples, which beast's name or the number that stands for the name." the teaching of the Church does not allow them to do. It ends: "Let him that hath understanding count the number of The underlying point is that I and many others are critical of the beast: for it is the number of a man; and his number is Six the Government’s promotion of legislation about the structure hundred threescore and six." of society and about lifestyles which has as its moral basis only that choice and complete licence are good. Many religious The bishop, who was the chaplain of St John's College, Ox- people and many others would feel that there are better alter- ford, when the future Prime Minister Tony Blair was a student native moral foundations. Further, when the Government there in the 1970s and instructed him in the faith, is a charis- speaks and acts as if the only possible moral basis is that matic evangelical who takes Biblical references to demons se- which it promotes, it is acting as if it is god. Hence the terms riously. He is an expert on exorcism. of my criticism of it. 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work we proudly continue today. We are very blessed to have NEW BISHOP been sent this man of prayer and learning to help the Diocese become still more ‘Fit for Mission’.” Fr Michael Campbell OSA has become coadjutor Bishop in the Dio- On hearing of his appointment Bishop–elect Campbell said: cese of Lancaster. "I feel humbled and deeply touched by my appointment by Fr Michael is currenty the Prior at St Pope Benedict XVI as Coadjutor Bishop of Lancaster. It was Augustine in the Westminster Dio- in the Lancaster diocese that I was ordained priest and have the cese of London. happiest memories of the ten years I spent working in the dio- As coadjutor he will have the right of cese with the late Bishop John Brewer. I have always found succession, thus on the retirement of the Clergy, Religious and people of the diocese of Lancaster Bishop Patrick O’Donoghue in the warm and friendly. In a sense I feel I am coming back home summer of 2009, Bishop Campbell and I greatly look forward, with God's grace, to working with will become the sixth Bishop of Bishop Patrick O'Donoghue and serving the diocese as a the Diocese of Lancaster. Fr Michael Campbell OSA bishop." Fr Campbell was ordained a priest in the chapel of the Austin Friars School in Carlisle. Later he taught at the School, and was also the Episcopal Vicar for religious in the Diocese of Lancas- This Fairtrade fortnight (25 February 9 March), Carlisle ter from 1990-1999. City Fairtrade Group and Carlisle One World Centre are delighted to announce that a range of events will be held in Car- Bishop Campbell will be ordained Bishop in St Peter’s Cathe- lisle to suit everyone s Fairtrade tastes. dral Lancaster: awaiting date The present Bishop – Bishop Three Fairtrade Coffee mornings will be held this year at The Patrick O’Donoghue - was installed as the Fifth Bishop of Lan- Old Town Hall in Carlisle City Centre on the Saturday morn- caster on 4th July 2001 and is due to retire in the summer of ings of 23rd February, 1st and 8th March. These will be run by 2009 on reaching 75 years of age, a canonical requirement for the Carlisle Soroptimist Group with Burgh by Sands School, all Roman Catholic bishops. Christian Aid and the Carlisle Fairtrade Group respectively. For The ‘OSA’ after Fr Michael’s name indicates that he is an Au- the first time this year, a giant Fairtrade Snakes and Ladders gustinian Friar and he belongs to a religious community, part of game will take place outside the Town Hall for children and the Roman Catholic Church. The Augustinians, as their name families to take part in with Fairtrade chocolate as prizes . implies, live their lives under the rule and spiritual inspiration At Tullie House on Monday 3rd March there will be a showing of St. Augustine. of the Fairtrade Coffee documentary film, Black Gold, preceded by a coffee tasting and followed by a question and answer ses- On receiving news of the appointment Bishop O’Donoghue sion with Joe Human from the Cumbria Fairtrade Network. said he was, Tickets for the evening are on sale at Tullie House. “absolutely delighted to be able to welcome Bishop-elect Finally, on Saturday 3rd May, during the Spring Bank Holiday Michael Campbell to the Diocese of Lancaster. How wonderful Weekend, there will be a Fairtrade Wine Tasting, from 7:00pm it is, that after many months of consultation, an appointment has at the Tithe Barn, Carlisle with wine expert Jancis Robinson. been made of someone who is already known by many people Tickets for this event are on sale at the World Shop. in the Diocese since he worked here previously.” We hope that there will be something for everyone this Fair- “I am delighted that Pope Benedict acceded to my request for a trade Fortnight and that you will be able to come and support coadjutor and very much look forward to welcoming Bishop- some of our events over the next few weeks and in May. Volun- elect Campbell in person and to work with him in the ongoing teers are also required to help these events run smoothly. The task of evangelisation. The diocese of Lancaster has a proud enclosed newsletter has further details of volunteer positions and rich heritage of Martyrs - of witnesses to the Gospel – this and of the events themselves.

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MARCH education, training opportunities, emotional support, advice Sat 1st 7.30pm Yfriday in concert at St Mary’s Church, Kirk- and guidance to young people under 25. £300,000 has been by Lonsdale. Tickets (limited) £5 from Peter Gregson: 01524 allocated by the Carlisle City Council’s executive committee. 2722843. The YMCA is also applying for a grant from the Housing Cor- Fri 7th 2.3pm St George URC, Warwick Road - Women’s poration to help meet the capital funding costs. The centre will World Day of Prayer with guest speaker Monsignor Gregory be named the Carlisle Foyer and it may end the use of bed and Turner. breakfasts for homeless 16 to 17-year-olds. Organisations involved are likely to be the councils homeless- Thurs 27th 7pm Old Town Hall, Carlisle - Fatima, Past or ness team, Children’s Services, Connexions and the Youth Future? Offending Service, Cumbria Action for Social Support (CASS) and Impact Housing Association.

MAY If or when all the ideas for the YMCA building are realised, will the name of Jesus be talked about, or will those who pay 16th 7.30pm Penrith Methodist Church - Y Friday in Concert the piper call the tune? If good Christian people doing good works somehow mystically, or supernaturally drew people into SEPT churches, without mentioning the name of Jesus and His pur- pose on earth, the churches would be full. The name of Jesus 13th-26th OM’s Nanda Devi Alpine Trek to support the Dalit needs to be at the forefront of the good works. ‘untouchables’ in India. This Challenge is a unique opportuni- + + + ty for you to stand with them in their struggle for freedom. Details in church, on 01691 773388+ [email protected] Talks have been under way between government and church leaders for at least two years about the possibility of the church providing extensive welfare services. BIG BAND SOUND The Bishop of Carlisle, Rt Rev’d Graham Dow wants the gov- Salvation Army Citadel, Abbey Street ernment to consider a church tax such as operated in Scandina- Songs of Praise evenings vian countries and Germany, if faith groups are to help ease Feb 24th - April 27th - May 25th - June 29th - July 27th - Aug the pressure on delivering welfare provision. 31st - Oct 26th - Nov 31st Any such tax would not raise taxation for families but a pro- portion of income tax would be handed out from the treasury to churches enabling them to take responsibility for some wel- YMCA fare projects which would otherwise be paid for by the state. For some years, since the Grapevine Restaurant closed, it is only the Wesley Owen Bookshop that has been using a small The Bishop said the Church of England had strong roots in part of the YMCA building on Fisher Street, Carlisle. local communities and a better understanding of local situa- The YMCA were keen to have the building used for the Chris- tions than government departments may do. tian purposes that it was originally intended, however, the He said: “We very much want to be part of the discussion need for substantial investment. in renovation work meant that about the new opportunities that are opening up. selling the building was an option. “We want to engage with the state in extending our considera- ble involvement in social care and community health provi- A number of Christians had a ‘vision’ to raise the funds need- sion. ed to maintain the building as a Christian ‘outreach’. Meanwhile, after many years of ifs and buts and maybe’s the A number of Church of England officials are involved in the YMCA on Fisher Street, Carlisle is open for business as a YMCA project along with leaders from other churches in the ‘Drop in’ centre for young people Monday to Friday 3.30pm - city. 5.30pm and Friday 12noon till 1pm.

On Thursdays there is African drumming and instruments are provided, just bring your hands along. For more information on the drumming Tel 07736 656 755. During the week there are snacks and soft drinks and a pool table and people to talk to as well as a Bible Study and a sports session.

The Church, the Council and the YMCA are hoping to work together to develop the building as plans to transform the YMCA building in Carlisle into a support centre for young homeless people have been agreed by councillors. It is hoped that eventually the building would be transformed to provide emergency accommodation for up to 19 people and ..he’s the new youth officer

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