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Diocese in Europe | October 2020

Prayer, Care & Compassion

Seven ordinations Safeguarding Creationtide and an installation pages 20-21 page 24 pages 8-10

Pictured: Holy Trinity, Nice Contents 04 Reflections on la rentrée in the midst of the covid-19 pandemic 07 Robert’s Advent Appeal 08 Michaelmas Ordination Services 10 Installation of the new of Cathedral Damian Thwaites 12 Au revoir, Meurig!

14 St Michael’s, Beaulieu sur Mer Welcome to this issue of European Anglicans, your online diocesan magazine. 16 in Hungary As I write, the people of Nice and Vienna have suffered terrible atrocities, one of which was 18 The Friends’ Annual Service & perpetrated in a place of Christian worship, a powerful Celebration 2020 earthquake has struck the Aegean region, and many Picture: Installation of the new Dean of Holy Trinity Cathedral, Gibraltar parts of our are once again going into 19 Weekly Online lockdown as the impact of the pandemic again worsens. Service European Anglicans (October 2020) Writing in early September, Bishop Robert discussed 20 Safeguarding: IICSA & Interview Editor: our church life in covid-19 times in his blog: Damian Thwaites, Director of Communications 23 Interview with the Director of [email protected] “St Paul on a number of occasions talks about how he is present with the churches he has founded in spirit Communications Pictures: though not in body. The Holy Spirit links us together in a spiritual sense, and through our prayers for one 24 Creationtide Images are reproduced courtesy of another, even when we can’t be present to each other chaplaincies across the Diocese and physically.” unsplash.com 25 Chaplaincy celebrations I hope the articles featured in this issue of EA will Design: Amber Jackson remind us of our shared Diocesan life over the past 26 Residency four months, and will support us in our prayer, care and compassion in the period ahead where, as St Paul also Support Project Contact us: relates, we may find ourselves “hard pressed on every [email protected] side.” 28 Going (more) digital!

Good wishes, 29 Book Review: Easter – Virtual & Viral @ DioceseinEurope Damian At a personal level, the experience of lockdown has challenged and provoked me in some unexpected ways. Reflections on

la rentrée in the behaviour that triggered the release Healing the world means each other physically. I believe that of the virus into the human addressing social injustice. tools such as Zoom and Teams population. It was willful negligence have given added meaning to Paul’s that frustrated initial attempts to At a personal level, the experience insights. midst of the control it. And it was globalised of lockdown has challenged and interaction and mass travel that provoked me in some unexpected We can now be present to each enabled the virus to spread rapidly ways. Firstly, I found myself other across a whole continent – to every continent. Earthquakes, enjoying the stability of having to both audibly and visibly –albeit that covid-19 pandemic tsunamis and volcanoes might fall stay in one place. I was able to we can’t reach out and touch each under the category of ‘natural develop a daily pattern of prayer and other. So during the spring and disasters’, but the pandemic is physical exercise that is so much summer the Diocese in Europe has mainly a disaster of our own more difficult if one is continually been able to stage Zoom-based making. on the move. Secondly, I found I worship that brought people was re-connecting with the natural together who had never previously So it is equally down to us humans environment in a deeper way. I seen each others’ faces. I have had In his 1 September blog, Bishop bubbles. Older children are required across the whole world. The church to control it. ‘Controlling the virus’ became deeply aware of the some of the deepest one-to-one Robert looked ahead to what the to wear masks. In the school at is a social institution that brings means observing the detailed birdsong in Spring, I noticed the pastoral conversations of my ‘new term’ for Church could look which my son teaches the primary together large numbers of people hygiene and physical distancing stars in the night sky, I loved the episcopal ministry because I have like. We feature this as our opening aged children have to wash their in confined spaces, many of whom rules that are starting to become deep peacefulness that descended been at home, properly centred and piece in this issue of EA: hands six times a day – that alone is are in a vulnerable demographic. So second nature for us. But as the on our neighbourhood and rejoiced focused, with all the relevant a major logistical exercise! The we are continually having to balance crisis continues it becomes clear in the improved air quality. And materials to hand, rather than trying All of us have memories of social, educational and mental our longing for corporate worship that more fundamental issues of without air travel my own carbon to follow a delicate situation on returning to school at the start of health of our children depends and close fellowship with our shared social justice are at play too. Serious footprint was vastly reduced. email from a hotel bedroom or via a a new academic year: wondering on them returning to school, yet responsibility for controlling the illness and death are more Thirdly, I discovered possibilities for poor quality phone signal on a train. what our new class will be like; covid-19 means this can only be covid-19 virus. prevalent in certain disadvantaged using technology for Like St. Paul, I have wondered: the mixture of excitement and done under strict conditions – for sectors of our societies: those living communication. Suddenly ‘How can I best be apprehension at seeing old friends the wellbeing of parents, Today marks the beginning of in cramped housing, BAME meetings that used to be planned and discovering new ones. Seeing grandparents and teachers – ‘creation-tide’ in our church communities, the poor and the weeks or months ahead could take present to our diocese small children walking to school this and even the children themselves – calendar. Theologically, I start from obese (and obesity is often linked place almost immediately on Zoom. spiritually, even though I morning in Brussels with packed although few of them are at serious the premise that it is we human with poverty). In our developed And linked to this, I’ve discovered a satchels is for me a real sign of risk from the virus. beings rather than God who are countries, it is those in blue-collar new and more nuanced approach to can’t be present in body?’ hope. And teachers will be wanting primarily responsible for employment who are suffering the ‘presence’. to give their pupils the best The church in practice aligns itself the pandemic. A recent Grove most from the economic And, rather to my surprise, I have welcome and the best start to a to the school year, so September Booklet by TearFund Director Ruth consequences of the disease. And St Paul on a number of ccasions discovered that a high level of new year. marks the ‘rentrée’ for us too. As Valerio and others makes this point people in poorer countries have talks about how he is present with presence – and sometimes to many adults, we know well that the well. Whether the virus jumped faced economic disaster under the the churches he has found in spirit people at once – is far more This year, though, returning to restrictions of the past 6 months across the species barrier from bats necessary conditions of lockdown. though not in body. The Holy possible than I had realised. school has a different feel. Children are by no means behind us. to humans at a live animal market in Far from being ‘the great leveller’, Spirit links us together in a spiritual are physically distanced from one covid-19 is a highly infectious and Wuhan, or whether it escaped from the virus has laid bare deep and sense, and through our prayers for Looking to the term ahead, staff in another and operate in social dangerous disease that has spread a Wuhan laboratory – it was human nefarious social inequalities one another, even when we can’t my office have already spent many 04 between people. be present to 05 hours on the bewildering issues Yet it is ‘la rentrée’. The children are Look out for previous that bedevil international travel in returning to school, people are Appeal the covid-19 era. Events that beginning new jobs in new updates in involve lots of people coming countries, and some are seeking November together in multiple destinations a place to worship. A sense of Bishop Robert's (notably for ordinations) with excitement is mixed with realism shifting quarantine rules are about the virus. And a key challenge particularly complex to organise. at this moment for all clergy and lay Advent Appeal 2020 My office is all too aware of the leaders is: ‘how do we provide upset that is caused when a good level of welcome to new episcopal plans change, and a visit people in these covid-19 covid-19 Support to the has to be cancelled. Under the ‘old circumstances?’ Without the normal’ this almost never post-service gathering for coffee, happened. But now, a change in it is vital that welcomers are Anglican Communion quarantine rules can mean identified and signposted who can expensive cancellations and make contact with newcomers. disappointment all round. We will need to be diligent in following up names, emails and For many reasons, I am therefore phone numbers. And Zoom-based planning to curtail travel – and events need to be as friendly and Bishop Robert issued his Advent in response to emergency needs for my Advent Appeal 2019 to especially air travel – in the term inclusive as possible to those who Appeal 2020 on 12 October: right across the Communion, you promote the empowerment of ahead. I want to set the best might be lurking on the edges. may have seen that the Archbishop women in the Anglican example in terms of controlling the Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, of Canterbury launched a covid-19 Communion. I should add that ACF virus, aware that travel is one of covid-19 has reminded us of our “Together in Unity” Appeal. I also provides key support to our the most significant ways in which need for our togetherness; it has Last week, we witnessed a deeply am delighted that his Appeal has own work representing the Anglican it spreads. And I’m aware of the prompted many to ask deep sobering point in our global already raised over £100,000. My Communion in the European sheer difficulty of making coherent questions about the ordering of our struggle against covid-19: over 1 Advent Appeal this year is to urge Institutions, on issues such as and consistent travel plans at the lives and societies; and in some it million people worldwide have now your support for the work the migration and refugees, human moment. has generated a new openness to died from the virus. We know and Anglican Communion Fund is doing rights, freedom of expression the life of the spirit. As we begin see the impacts of covid-19 in our to alleviate the ravaging impact of and belief, and domestic violence To be specific: two of the a new term, I hope our churches own communities here in Europe, covid-19 in the poorest parts of the against women. countries for which I am lead bishop and chaplaincies can be places of and the stresses and strains it world. The Anglican Communion are France and Switzerland. The fellowship and care, places where brings for us all in our daily lives. Fund (ACF) is making a difference I attach some resources you may level of infections in both these the hard questions of life are We see too, numbers of infections on the ground to people who are wish to draw on for your chaplaincy countries, the reciprocal restrictions addressed, and communities where and deaths increasing once more suffering every day, the human cost bulletins and newsletters on ACF’s between them and Belgium, and people are able to find answers among us, across the Diocese in of this pandemic. covid-19 projects. Among these the level of unpredictability and to spiritual questions through Europe. you will see that Bishop Moses Zungo from Maridi diocese in South health risks involved mean, I think, encounter with our Lord and Behind the statistics are that it will be better not to arrange Saviour Jesus Christ. In (within our own Sudan expresses his gratitude for visits to these two countries until diocese) there have now been over human life stories ACF’s support, saying, “You held after Christmas. I hope this decision 140,000 confirmed cases, and our hand during our most trying of deprivation from lack of food, on my part might help chaplaincies nearly 2,500 deaths. In South moments.” I hope we in our access to basic hygiene and with their forward planning Africa, despite introducing one diocese can help with an sanitation facilities, and worsening arrangements. And of the severest lockdowns in the outstretched hand to brothers and world, over 685,000 cases have economic hardship in the poorest sisters in the Anglican Communion I want actively to explore been recorded. In some areas of communities for those unable to who are suffering so deeply right Africa, covid-19 is exacerbating work. Illustrated examples from now from the impact of covid-19, by how I can be present to both ongoing violence, conflict ACF-supported projects in Sudan supporting the work on the ground people in ways other than and bloodshed and existing health and Mexico can be found here. by the ACF. crises, like tuberculosis. Lack of Where you have relationships with physical presence. testing and data issues mean the churches across the Communion, Please give as generously as you real numbers in Africa may actually you will know of their situations, can to this Advent Appeal. You can be far higher than those recorded. with first-hand reasons to support find details of how you can donate John Nkengasong from the Africa an Appeal to help those who have here. Centres for Disease Control told the already lost so much and have least. BBC yesterday: “I don’t think we are over the first wave yet, we have I am delighted that, with your help, not yet hit the bottom at all.” the diocese raised nearly £15,500 06 07 Matthias Jozua Thijs, to serve as assistant (Stipendiary) in the Anglican Church of St Michaelmas ordination James, Voorschoten; Edoardo Fanfani, a member of the All Saints’ Rome services in Ghent and Rome congregation commented: By the Rt Revd Dr on Saturday 26 September in All Saints “After having endured one of the Anglican Church, Rome: world’s harshest lockdowns, we Professor Dr Gottlieb Leopold Martin George, to serve as assistant curate (NSM) in St Six and a were ordained in the “being ordained or into the Romans and parishioners of All George’s Anglican Church, Berlin diocese by Robert and David in Michaelmas Saints’ have been blessed with a tide ordination services this year in St John the priesthood ‘is a point at which Robert Rushforth Morley, to serve as assistant Evangelist Anglican Church, Ghent and All Saints candidates pledge their loyalty to the celebration of joy after a long time of curate (NSM) in All Saints Anglican Church, Milan; Anglican Church, Rome. distress but that is the Christian story, historic faith of the Church and their Dr Valdis Teraudkalns, to serve as assistant Annual ordination services for 2020 in the diocese isn’t it?” curate (NSM) in St Saviour’s Anglican Church, Riga were originally planned in a number of locations. willingness to proclaim the gospel However, due to covid-19 restrictions across afresh to their generation.” continental Europe, it was decided that Bishop Priest Robert would conduct ordinations in Ghent, while In his Rome ordinations blog Bishop David quoted the Those ordained were: Bishop David would ordain candidates in Rome. sermon by The Revd Robert Warren, Chaplain at All By the Rt Revd Dr on Saturday Many of the close family and friends of the ordinands Saints', in which the were told: 26 September in St John the Evangelist were unable to attend due to distance and travel Deacons Anglican Church, Ghent: limitations due to the pandemic, However, after a “You’ve been told where you are going to start. The three-month delay, and securing both locations, both future is outside our reach and outside yours. You do By the Rt Revd Dr Robert Innes on Saturday The Revd Evelyn Harriet Elisabeth Sweerts ordaining Bishops and the candidates were thankfully not know where you’ll end and what a blessing you 26 September in St John the Evangelist able to come together for the services. could become." Anglican Church, Ghent: With grateful thanks to friends in Rome and Ghent, we’re able to share these videos of the ordination As Bishop Robert reminds us in his Ghent Ann Elise Bolger, to serve as assistant curate services: ordinations blog: (Stipendiary) in the Pro-Cathedral of the Holy Trinity, Brussels; Dorothee Joanne de Vries, to serve Michaelmas 2020 - Rome Ordination Service as assistant curate (NSM) in the Anglican Church in Arnhem and Nijmegen; Michaelmas 2020 - Ghent Ordination Service 08 09 The long-awaited licensing and the Chaplain to the Forces Fr. These were played over the responsible for setting up live installation took place on 13 Danny Hernandez, the Imam of the Cathedral’s sound system. An streaming of services. In his October. Due to current travel Islamic Mosque and representatives attempt was made to stream the sermon, Bishop David reminded the Installation of the restrictions in Belgium, Bishop of the Hindu community. service live but alas Murphy’s Law congregation that every member Robert was not able to preside at kicked in. has a contribution to make to the the Service. He sent a video The service was a truly life of the church. new Dean of Holy message of congratulations and all-embracing one, something for However, the service was recorded warm welcome, which was played which Gibraltar feels proud of. and currently available via the Interesting and happy times lie during the installation service. The civil dignitaries were led by Cathedral's website. Since ahead and the congregation, Thankfully, travel from the UK to His Excellency The Governor, Vice arriving in Gibraltar Dean Ian has Wardens and PCC members of Holy Trinity Cathedral, Gibraltar remains possible, and Admiral Sir David Steel who kindly been particularly busy in getting Trinity Cathedral wish our new Dean Bishop David led the installation read the first lesson to know members of Holy Trinity and his wife Sally the very best for service. He was joined by Members of the Gibraltar Electoral Roll as well as being the future. Gibraltar Archdeacon and Parliament were also in attendance Diocesan Registrar, Aiden from both sides of the House which Hargreaves-Smith. included Sir Joe Bossano, a The Revd was succession. , Canon previous Chief Minister of installed as Dean of Holy Trinity Theologian, has been acting Dean The service was well attended by Gibraltar, as well as the current Cathedral, Gibraltar on 13 October. since 2012, and his leadership and distinguished guests, both clerical , John Gonçalves, We feature this report with grateful care were much appreciated. and civil. The Roman Catholic and the Commissioner of Police, thanks to friends at the Cathedral: Bishop of Gibraltar Carmel Zammit Richard Ullger. Originally scheduled to take place and his Vicar General Mgr John Holy Trinity Cathedral is the mother on 2 April the Installation was Pardo VG were met by a Current covid-19 restrictions church of the Diocese of Gibraltar postponed due to covid-19. Canon procession from Holy Trinity led by included a limit to the number of in Europe, and the seat of Bishop Ian Tarrant arrived in Gibraltar on the Bishop David, at the entrance of the people that could be present – a Robert Innes. The 16 March 2020, a few days before Roman Catholic Cathedral of Saint limit which was easily reached, and has responsibility for the cathedral, Gibraltar went into total lockdown. Mary the Crowned and escorted attendance would have been far its congregation, and chairs of the Since then Ian had carried out his to the Service of Installation. Other greater under normal chapter of Canons, the ruling body role of ‘Dean Designate’ as the Christian denominations present at circumstances. The choir was able of the Cathedral. Bishop’s Commissary in Gibraltar, the service included the Minister of to record all the hymns sung following his appointment to this the Church of Scotland in Gibraltar during the Service in advance as no The position of Dean dates back to senior role in the diocese last the Revd Ewen Maclean, the live singing is currently allowed in 1905 when Dean Decimus Govett December. Minister of the Methodist Church Gibraltar. was appointed as the first of a long the Revd. Fidelio Patron, 10 11 Archdeacon of France and Bishop Robert’s people of different races, nations and languages have Commissary and Chaplain. It has been energising, found a home to celebrate the Gospel and live by it. enlarging – and sometimes, I admit, a little exhausting. After 15 years serving on the senior staff Travel has been such an important feature of of two very different (I was previously your ministry in the diocese – what in Wales), I feel that now is a memorable visits and experiences do you good time to return to the rootedness of parish have? ministry and in a country that is positive about its membership of the . In that sense, MW: As far as memorable moments are some of us would say (though not all!) that I will be concerned, I will always have happy memories of moving from one progressive, democratic republic to travels with Bishop Geoffrey, notably celebrating another. Orthodox Christmas in Moscow and visiting the Catholicos of all Armenians in Holy Etchmiadzin. You’ve worked in a dual role as senior clergy in the diocese as both Bishop’s Commissary What do you think gives the diocese its sense and Chaplain, and as an Archdeacon in two of European identity and presence? Archdeaconries. How have you managed Au revoir, these differing responsibilities? MW: The opportunity to work strategically with Bishop Robert in giving the Diocese a clearer European focus MW: I shall take with me happy memories of working and identity by setting-up a brand new office in Meurig! closely first with Bishop and then, Brussels has been significant, as has building new for the past 6 years, with Bishop Robert as he has partnerships to reach into new areas of the diocese. taken forward the mission of the Diocese in new and The Ven. , Archdeacon of France, and shaping of the diocese’s vision for its ministry and creative ways. With them, I will always be grateful to And your new ministry is calling you to serve senior colleagues whose sense of loyalty, discretion next in one of the most westerly tips of the Commissary and Chaplain to the , will mission. He will be much missed, both in the Bishop’s and professionalism will long remain an inspiration. I European Union, we understand … ? be leaving the diocese in December after a decade of Office and in the Chaplaincies of the French owe an enormous debt of gratitude to the clergy and service among us. He will be moving to a new clergy Archdeaconry, and Meurig’s new parish in Ireland will lay officers of the French Archdeaconry, particularly MW: I am very excited about moving to Ireland, to a appointment in the Diocese of Cork. be fortunate indeed to have a priest and pastor of such the three area deans, Tony Lomas, Giles Williams and completely different – but entirely familiar – rich and deep experience.” Bishop Robert said: Debbie Flach, who have done much to shoulder the pattern of ministry. I look forward to supporting and responsibilities of oversight with me. It has been a encouraging three church communities, centred on a Meurig has kindly given us an interview about his time delight to work with such a diverse range of church growing and diverse market town in County Cork, and “Meurig has served the diocese with distinction over in the diocese … these last 10 years, as Bishop’s Chaplain for two communities across France and Monaco, where discovering what God has in store for us. Diocesan Bishops, and as Archdeacon for two You’ll be leaving the Diocese in Europe at the contrasting archdeaconries, first North West Europe, end of this year after a decade of service. followed by France and Monaco. What are your abiding reflections on your ministry among us? With grateful thanks He has gained the affection and respect of clergy and lay people alike, been responsible for the MW: It has been an immense privilege to serve in the appointment and care of clergy, and looked after Diocese in Europe, where I have been able to utilise numerous parishes in interregna. As a member of the some language skills and love of European culture to Senior Staff Team, Bishop’s Council and Diocesan the full in the double-sided aspect of my ministry as Synod, Meurig has contributed to the developing 12 13 St Michael’s, Click here to view the story on French Beaulieu sur Mer national TV news!

Fiona Ingham, Chaplaincy Council Secretary, St Michael’s, Beaulieu sur Mer, has kindly sent us this wonderful story, which appeared on French national TV news!

“Drove to Beaulieu. Alas! my last charming drive in keeping with the spirit of its original founders and this paradise of nature, which I grieve to leave, as I get benefactors. Donations and the work of volunteers more attached to it every year.” ensure that the church is well maintained and fit for its purpose of public worship. Queen Victoria’s diary entry for May 1st, 1899 expresses what anyone who ever visits Beaulieu sur Last year we recognised 125 years since St Mer feels! For those of us lucky enough to live in Michael’s Church was founded by launching an Beaulieu all year round, St Michael’s is at the heart of appeal for funds to restore and renovate the our spiritual life here. We welcome Christians of all interior of the church building. Such was the The church really is incredibly beautiful and For many though, the greater value derives from its denominations and nationalities who wish to worship generosity of our congregation, that we have been able clearly of some architectural significance. It was built regular liturgy of the Word and Sacrament and that in English. Our congregation comprises residents of to restore and repair the parquet flooring and using funds raised from a group of its founding Beaulieu and the towns along the coast from as far as redecorating the side aisles and sanctuary. Just members and building work commenced in April 1893. St Michael’s provides a tranquil Bordighera in Italy and Monaco to the east and Nice as this work was completed, we received a message Despite being designed by the then rising English and Cannes to the west, and it is not just those of us from a representative of the Ministry of Culture, who spiritual space and a welcoming place architect, Temple Moore, the church was built in the who are resident here that benefit from the presence was conducting a project looking at the churches on Baroque style. for Christian prayer and fellowship. of a worshipping Christian community, we also have the Riviera; he visited several times along with some many regular seasonal visitors and holidaymakers from of his colleagues to inspect the building and they were Whilst St Michael’s is of historic merit through its The award of Monument Historique status is a credit all around the world. impressed at what they saw, also becoming rather architecture and association with the English to those, past and present, who make the constant excited about some of the artifacts within the church. settlement of the Riviera, it also contains several fine effort to keep the church in good repair, presentation Protected status was granted, and St Michael’s Church examples of church furnishings dating from the 15th to and preservation for the sake of The church building, grounds and the chaplaincy are was declared an Historic Monument in the summer future generations. entirely funded by members of the church, which is in this year. 17th centuries. 14 15 been a good king, and Hungary Saint Stephen and flourished at various times during Find out more Hungary the . Over the about the life of centuries, however, it has been Saint Margaret’s invaded, and sometimes Anglican & There is an annual ecumenical devastated, by Mongols, Turks, service held on the eve, or vigil, of Austrians, Germans, and Russians. Episcopal Church Saint Stephen’s Day, which in Some see this somewhat tortured on their website. Hungary is celebrated on 20 history as an explanation of a August. This is typically well perceived wariness of outsiders attended by leaders of the among some Hungarians. I have been invited to write about Churches, often including Cardinal Personally, I am not so sure. Christian faith in Hungary and the Péter Erdo who is Cardinal of the Hungarians are a pretty friendly place of Anglicanism within it. Latin Rite of the Catholic Church, bunch. Hungary is predominantly Roman the Archbishop of Esztergom- Catholic but with significant Budapest, and Primate of Hungary. I feel very blessed to be minorities of Reformed/ Saint Stephen’s Day in Government ministers also usually Presbyterian, Lutheran, Orthodox, Chaplain in this attend. Bishop David represented Hungary is celebrated on and Baptist, among others. Perhaps the Anglican Communion at this wonderful city and to be uniquely in the European Union, the event some years ago. Sadly, in 20 August. Hungarian State recognises some a part of the Diocese in current circumstances, I was not thirty official, or established, present this year. Europe. churches, of which Saint Margaret’s and the Anglican Communion is Hungary Today The origin of the Hungarian Given that I am well into my one. This gives the Church peoples is still debated among seventies, I can honestly say that stature in Hungarian society as well scholars. During the great in my case God has certainly saved as access to the Hungarian Church Today, Hungary is an integral part migrations of peoples following the the best for last. Tax Scheme, through which of the European Union with a collapse of the Roman Empire, the taxpayers, at their discretion, may population of just under ten million. Hungarian tribes eventually made Köszönöm szépen (thank you very Anglicanism give 1% of their tax duty to the In many ways, it is still emerging their way from Central Asia to the much!) to Fr. Frank for this article. Church at no additional cost from the decades under Carpathian Basin, settling there over Communism following World War to themselves. This has been Subscribe to see their latest the course of the tenth century. To II. Roughly a third of the populace immensely beneficial to Saint chaplaincy newsletter here. in Hungary this day, they retain their unique lives in or near Budapest, a vibrant Margaret’s Magyar language, only distantly commercial and logistics hub for related to Finnish, Estonian, and Anglicans are attested in Hungary Central Europe. The countryside Sami. However, Hungarian is not The Rev. Dr. Frank Hegedus Hungary, H.E. Mr Iain Lindsay as far back as the late nineteenth is renowned for its unique central mutually intelligible with any other was relicensed in early (pictured), a friend of Saint century, mostly business-people flatlands and farms, called in language. August as Chaplain at Saint Margaret’s, attended the ceremony and, interestingly, English Hungarian the Alföld or Puszta. Margaret’s, Budapest. In along with his wife Bridget and equestrians engaged by the nobility As is common in much of Central Saint Stephen, an early tribal leader this article, he tells us about administered the oath of office. at the time. Worship remained a Europe, society here is considerably and king, established the Hungarian Anglicanism in Hungary, which The Saint Margaret’s community, bit sporadic during Communist rule more conservative in customs and State at the end of the tenth celebrates Saint Stephen’s like so many of our Diocese’s with a cleric coming to politics than in most of Western century, having been made king in Day on 20 August. congregations, is international in Budapest periodically from Europe. In the popular mind, the year 1000, according to legend make-up, with members coming Vienna. Our current Saint Hungary remains perhaps best with a crown provided by the pope. I was relicensed as Chaplain from the UK, Hungary, Africa, Margaret’s community was founded known for Budapest, its beautiful The crown is still on display in the at Saint Margaret’s, Budapest, North America, and elsewhere. in 1992 by the Rev. Canon Denis capital and an architectural gem; its iconic Hungarian Parliament building on Sunday, 2 August. I am Moss. He and his wife, Maria, notoriously difficult language; and along the Danube. Saint Margaret of of Hungarian ancestry, came The service was held outdoors on continue to live in Hungary in its spicy cuisine and fruity wines. Scotland, of the pre-Norman English to the diocese as Chaplain in the beautiful grounds of the retirement near Lake Balaton. royal family, our patronal saint, is 2011 from the US Episcopal Protestáns Szakkollégium, a About one-third of our current In terms of the current challenges reputed to have been born in exile Diocese of Los Angeles residence hall for Lutheran and community is British, and another of covid-19, Hungary reacted early in an ancient castle at and currently also serve as Reformed Church university third, Hungarian. We have a and quickly to the pandemic and, Mecseknádasd in southern Area Dean in Central Europe. students located in the hills above number of members from the after weeks of strict quarantine, Hungary. Stephen is universally British Ambassador to Budapest. nations of Africa and from North now has emerged with relatively considered to have America as well. few cases. 16 17 An event video The Friends’ will be available soon on our Diocese leads Diocesan Annual Service YouTube Church of & Celebration England “I hope that at this moment you may feel connected to the God who 2020 weekly online loves you as we together listen to God’s word, as we pray and worship The day for the Friends’ Virtual Service and Event (20 posts (curacies) in the diocese from 2021 for three October) with the theme Vocation and Service had years. Andrew Caspari, the Diocesan Secretary and service together, as we hear the Eucharistic finally arrived. It was a first for the Friends and there Bishop Robert were able to give an upbeat progress prayer and join spiritual communion. were more than a few butterflies (mostly mine) report. dancing around as the active participants gathered Damian Thwaites, Bishop’s Attaché to the European Christians in the UK joined in worship with their “That the Holy Spirit may give you that pre-service to check presence (fast messages to encouragement and assurance; whether we face missing persons) connectivity, sound, visuals (too Institutions and Director of Communications gave an brothers and sisters across Europe and beyond as update on Brexit. Noting that future residency rights in the Church of England’s weekly online service was illness, or lock-down or isolation or job loss or close/not close enough to the screen) and be given last uncertainty we may know that suffering will not minute instructions by the very able Technical the EU has been the most commonly raised concern led by the diocese in Europe on 26 July. among people in the diocese, he outlined the launch conquer hope; that death will not conquer life; Co-ordinator aka the Diocesan Secretary, Andrew separation is never final.” Caspari. There is no way of knowing but something on 12 October a £250,000 diocesan Residency Support The service for the Seventh Sunday after Trinity was similar must go on in any church vestry before a Project to help UK Nationals in France, fully funded by broadcast on YouTube, Facebook, and the Church the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development of England’s website. It centred around a message Prayers were led by Ozichi Baron, a licensed lay service. Pre-service beautiful music was provided by reader, and the readings were given by the the new organist of St Matthew’s, Westminster, who Office. This Project is offering services free of charge that separation and isolation - even after months of to support people who may need additional help lockdown and distancing measures - can be churchwarden Nicholas Deliyanakis and Jaddua generously allowed use of some of his recordings. As Solomon Abraham. the start time approached, more and more people were applying for residency, notably the elderly and overcome through God. Here is the YouTube link to vulnerable. The Project website at the Diocese in Europe service. seen to be joining: a relief to know that there would be Gayl Russell, who runs Holy Trinity's community a congregation after all. Fifty-five people attended. www.frenchresidencysupport.org has further information, including contact details, and links to Bishop Robert introduced the service, talking about kitchen, spoke about the work of the project which official Government guidance as well as other the historical and contemporary life and work of now feeds up to 500 people a week including Welcomes were extended by Bishop Robert before he refugees and homeless people in Brussels. handed over to Bishop David to introduce the Liturgy, resources. the Diocese in Europe, and how we serve over 300 which was led by the Chaplain of St George’s, Malaga, congregations across 150 chaplaincies in continental As is normal in church-type events, there were Europe, Russia, Turkey and Morocco. National Church Digital Communications team have Fr. Louis Darrant, who had written it for this special told us this week that, across Facebook, YouTube occasion. announcements and updates from the Chairman of the Friends, Mark Pellew before moving on to the closing Filmed at the The Pro-Cathedral of the Holy Trinity, and Twitter, there have been 19,000 views of our service so far of some length, and that the service The Friends had supported the Ministry Experience prayers and the Blessing. Brussels service worship was led by The Revd Fiona Simon, Associate Chaplain. trailer has been seen 85,000 times across social Scheme with grants so to have Dr Clare Amos, the media platforms. Diocesan Director of Lay Discipleship give the By technical wizardry, the gathered congregation were split into groups for chats and refreshments (only if you The Ven. Dr , Archdeacon of North West background and current status of the scheme was Bishop Robert said: enlightening. Two of the participants in the scheme, had remembered to bring a thermos flask or glass of Europe and Senior Chaplain at Holy Trinity Brussels wine). preached. In his sermon, Archdeacon Paul spoke now interns in the diocese, Rebecca Mathen from “I am delighted our diocese was given this Brussels and Chaja Verkerk in Rome, spoke with about the experience of people separated from At this time when everyone’s life has been very much family and friends for months during the current opportunity to record a Church of England weekly enthusiasm and obvious excitement about their journey online service, which has enabled us communicate thus far and their placements. Every good wish goes restricted it was amazing that this remarkable diocese pandemic. was able to gather people from the UK, mainland the diversity of who we are, and what do, reaching to them as they continue to explore their sense of a truly global audience online. I am very grateful to vocation. They answered questions put to them by the Europe and perhaps even beyond helping to expand Preaching from the final section of Romans 8, which horizons, bring a sense of much needed joy and says that nothing can separate us from the love of friends at Holy Trinity for all their hard work and congregation with candor and confidence. There are contributions to making this project a great four more interns placed in the diocese of equal talent. togetherness as well as optimism for the future of the God, he said: Church. success.” Along with other funding partners, the Friends are to 18 support the long-awaited initiative for stipendiary title Jeanne French - Honorary Secretary 20 19 Please be assured also that we are ready to receive Safeguarding: any reports of child abuse, wherever they may have been committed. IICSA We will respond. We will offer you the support you need in the diocese. Our Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor and her team are ready to help you, On 7 October, Bishops Robert and David wrote providing advice in the strictest confidence. to the diocese: Safe Spaces is a free, national support service We are all working together independently run by Victim Support and was “ launched last week. It provides a confidential, We address this letter first and foremost to victims personal and safe space for anyone who has been across the diocese to make the and survivors of child sexual abuse, and share it, as an abused through their relationship with the Church of open letter with everyone in the diocese. England. The national Church has also approved a Church a safer place. proposed plan for an interim pilot support scheme for The Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse survivors and is preparing to put in place a reparations (IICSA) yesterday published its Investigation Report on fund for victims and survivors of abuse perpetrated by the Church of England and the . Church Officers. with responsibility for ensuring the Why is the Past Cases Our words today cannot express deeply enough our In the diocese, we are engaged currently in recruiting Safeguarding: safety and well-being of children Review 2 (PCR2) so sorrow and sadness that you have suffered abuse. We more senior independent members on our Diocesan and young people. important? are truly sorry that the publication of this Report may Interview with Di Smith Safeguarding Advisory Committee. We are working to PCR2 is an important part of the itself cause renewed pain for you. We do not claim to ensure everyone will know how and where to For the past 10 years I have worked Church’s overall commitment to understand the depth of your hurt, pain and suffering. In an interview published on 20 access appropriate local support and services as consultant in different parts of improving the way we respond to We do not doubt the sense of injustice you are wholly July, Di Smith talkes about her roles available, as well as from our Safeguarding team. We England supporting local areas to allegations and concerns. It is an entitled to feel at the failure of the Church to listen, as Independent Chair of the will be working with chaplaincies on gathering this improve safeguarding and essential step in making the Church respond or act. Child sexual abuse is a disfiguring Diocesan Safeguarding Advisory information. We will also assess future safeguarding services to children and young a safer place for all and violation of human dignity. Wherever abuse concerns Committee, and the Past Cases training needs in the diocese, specifically to support people. In recent years I have demonstrates a commitment to Church Officers, you have been betrayed by their Review 2 Reference Group. better the needs of victims and survivors. We will taken on a number of chairing roles responding well to all survivors of actions as perpetrators of this abuse. The IICSA Report work as swiftly as we possibly can in the diocese to including Independent Chair of a abuse. states emphatically that, as an organisation, the Church What is the provide consolidated guidance on these areas. Safeguarding Children Board and has failed to care for you. Independent Chair’s role? The role of the Independent Chair Independent Chair of a Children’s The overall purpose of PCR2 is to We will act. The diocese has taken decisive action in Services Improvement Board. I am identify both good practice and We offer you today our unqualified apologies. previous cases of abuse against children by Church is important in ensuring that the safeguarding provision within the also the Safeguarding Trustee for institutional failings in relation to Officers, following Diocesan Safeguarding Policy, the Children’s Society. how allegations of abuse have been Some victims and survivors have disclosed the abuse diocese is secure and subject to and including fullest co-operation with police and law handled, and to provide they have suffered. Others continue to suffer in silence robust and independent scrutiny. enforcement authorities in and beyond this diocese. What does the Diocesan recommendations to the Church of and find their life situations a burden that must be As Independent Chair I am a critical There have been cases of criminal conviction. We will Safeguarding Advisory England that will lead to unimaginably hard to bear. It has been possible for friend, supporting and encouraging continue to pursue all investigations regarding cases Committee (DSAC) do? improvements in its response to some to be able to rebuild shattered lives. But we as appropriate, but also providing in the diocese, ensuring due process in the diocese is The purpose of the DSAC is to allegations of abuse and in its recognise that for all who have suffered abuse, the challenge when necessary. followed to its conclusion. provide advice, strategic support overall safeguarding working memory of lived experience is lifelong, and that and guidance to the Diocesan practices. survivors may feel a need to access support at any Tell us about your In the Gospel according to Luke, Chapter 12:2 Jesus Bishop and his staff in respect of point. says, “there is nothing concealed that will not be safeguarding experience. I have worked within Education and safeguarding of children and What is the most rewarding disclosed, or hidden that will not be made known.” vulnerable adults. thing about the work you do We assure you of this, as we lead and pastor in the Children’s Services for over forty for the diocese? Diocese in Europe: years. In the early part of my career We pray and hope fervently that all who are suffering It also provides advice to the Bishop The most rewarding thing is from the impact of abuse will feel able and guided to I taught in schools and was Deputy Head of a special school and Diocesan staff about action to working with a knowledgeable and We will listen. We will respond. We will act. walk into Christ’s light, by disclosing what has be taken in difficult cases. This is experienced team who are happened to you. and Headteacher of an inner city primary. Throughout my career I likely to include provisions for committed to ensuring that the We cannot truly be Church in the Spirit of Christ if have worked to improve the life setting up a Core Group when Diocese in Europe continues to we are not Safe Church.We will listen. If you wish IICSA’s Investigation Report on the Church of chances of vulnerable children and needed. It is also responsible for develop and improve its to report abuse in the past by Church Officers in the England reveals a situation that requires not just that young people. I have held the reviewing cases retrospectively in safeguarding arrangements. We Diocese in Europe, or if you wish to report any concern we respond well, but that we respond in the best statutory role of Director of order to identify any lessons that are all working together with the regarding abuse in our diocese that may be happening possible way to you, in an effort to bring some Children’s Services in four local need to be learned. support of chaplaincies across the now, we urge you to be in touch with us. The length measure of support and comfort to you who have authorities diocese to make the Church a safer of time since reported abuse is no barrier – we want to endured the worst early life experiences. place for all. 20 hear from you. 21 EA: How has covid-19 impacted diocesan EA: Where do you think we need to go next on comms? our diocesan comms? From the Director’s DT: Massively. We were planning to become a more DT: Last weekend, I joined some sessions at the digital diocese. But covid-19 lockdown created de- national Church Digital Labs conference. The mands on us instantly, in terms of guidance needs, and , Stephen Cottrell underlined we’re the ability to communicate digitally. working in transformational space and time. We’re not Chair just “pointing a camera at a Church service”, we’re EA: What’s going well? engaging with a range of audiences online. Some people are adapting to online worship having known DT: Deciding swiftly on a large-scale teleconferencing physical services. Other people we’re reaching have EA zooms in for a chat with EA solution on Zoom has enabled our highly successful never joined us at a church event before. We need the Editor and Diocesan Director of pan-diocesan services and events to bring us together. right comms to welcome everyone. I’m sure how we EA: What is your role working Communications, Damian Thwaites. We’ve been able to flex our covid website coverage, deliver our diocesan comms will continue to change with the European Damian joined the Diocese in and developed both our EA magazine and e-News. It’s into 2021. Institutions …? October 2018. great to have made our ‘Diocese in Lockdown’ video. Finally, the agility, determination and responsiveness of I’m sure how we deliver our diocesan DT: That’s the other half of my job, EA: How does working for the chaplaincies across media at their disposal are comms will continue to change into as Bishop Robert’s attaché. For Foreign commsOffice compare with amazing. It’s a real privilege. 2021. example, we’re engaging currently working for the Diocese in with ecumenical partners on the It’s a real privilege to contribute to Europe? latest EU migration proposals. In chaplaincy online services. EA: Which one passage of Scripture gives you the , we’re DT: They are both similar and comfort and joy as we begin to look towards working on the Istanbul Convention different. I worked on EU/wider Advent and Christmas? on preventing and combating EA: If diocesan comms were a set of traffic Europe, Russia and Turkey relations violence against women and lights, where would we be? before trading places after 17 years DT: For Christmas joy, I will always say John 1:1-14 on domestic violence, which the UK to join the diocese, so the coverage the great mystery of the incarnation and the light of has not ratified. As Anglicans in the That’s easy, at least in one sense… We’re on Amber! mirrors the geographical area of the Christ in our lives. summaryEuropean Institutions we reinforce Amber Jackson (pictured) is a qualified graphic diocese. The key difference is that, the work of Church of England designer and film editor, and has been supporting our whilst governments may change EA: What is your ‘elevator pitch’ as lockdown bishops in the House of Lords, comms since early June. You’re seeing the calibre of parties, priorities (and their comms returns across Europe? including as they scrutinise her work in this magazine design, watching our lines …), as Church we have an YouTube videos, and our developing Facebook and legislation. DT: I think we should work on building up, in all ongoing, unchanging mission to Instagram profiles. However, as Bishop Robert said in senses; caring for self and others; striving to be tell and share the same good news our last EA, we do need more support. Most dioceses EA: What are you working on resilient, while remaining disciplined in the ways we every day. have 3 full time comms staff. We currently total 1, with this week? choose to communicate with each other; and supporting volunteers. I very much hope our current understanding in what we expect from each other, EA: What does a Director of external funding bids for an uplift will be successful. In DT: I start by saying getting this through such challenging times. Our work patterns and Communications do...? the meantime, if there is anyone across the diocese magazine ready for publication! I’m home situations may differ, but I’m sure we need to liaising closely with the Brexit volunteering professional skills in preparing and/or DT: My first Director in Whitehall resist the on-screen traps of “Zoom all day, and email Residency Project Team in France, editing copy for our great stories for the website, was asked this question and replied, into the night”. The Belgian PM is surely right when I’ve sat on the interviewing panel please contact me – call, email, Whatsapp, message “Well, I er, direct ... !”. I cover three he said “our fate is in each others’ hands. Look after for a post on diocesan staff, I did a by carrier pigeon, any means possible! main areas. I’m the Bishops’ media yourselves, and each other.” social media planning session with spokesman, briefing journalists and a chaplaincy, and finalised arranging media for them, to get EA: How are you surviving lockdown living Diocesan social media and Zoom across our diocesan public and working at home? training plans. I’ve also made messages. I determine our digital headway on a paper on prospects content and output published on the DT: This trio seems to be working so far... Taking daily for the UK/EU future relationship diocesan website and social media. I afternoon tea for civilised refreshment, very talks – to be continued! I’ve issued also look after diocesan comms on occasionally enhanced physical distancing of our two two press statements, on the safeguarding. I’m part of a network small boys when there’s a little too much English Channel refugee tragedy of 42 Comms Directors linking “excitement”, and family walks whenever we can to and the Nice atrocity today. Plus, Church of England Dioceses and the get some outdoor deconfinement! there have been diocesan staff and National Church Institutions. other Zoom and phone calls, and the daily inbox challenge.

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Archdeacon David Waller writes: We heard readings from Genesis and St. John, Padre Giovanni La Rosa the Chaplain of the Church of Saint Albert, Randazzo, Sicily (story left) a confession based on part of Leviticus, and Fr. Russ Ruffino shares this ordination anniversary For some years now the Church of England has intercessions led by our Diocesan Environment story from Sicily: celebrated the Gift of God’s creation in the season Officer, The Revd Elizabeth Bussmann. About 135 from the beginning of September up until the people took part, on Zoom from Moscow to Madeira, On 16 July, Padre Giovanni La Rosa the Chaplain of the beginning of October. It begins around the time of year Helsinki to Casablanca and stops in between! and the Church of Saint Albert, Randazzo, Sicily, when Church of England parishes and chaplaincies service was livestreamed on Diocesan Youtube. celebrated the fifteenth anniversary of his have traditionally given thanks to God for the annual ordination to the priesthood. round of creation’s beauty in harvest festival services. This Creationtide service was a part of the wider It ends on the 4 October when we recall the life of response of our Diocesan family to God’s calling to This may not be a very significant milestone, but his St. Francis of Assisi a saint so often associated with a better care for the home that we all share. There is personal spiritual journey and his ministry here in Sicily love of creation. a growing network of archdeaconry representatives are a historic adventure in our Diocese. being nurtured in order to act as a route to disseminate This year the Diocese in Europe took this season to information and to survey what is already happening Padre Giovanni was ordained in the Roman heart as we joined in with the rest of the Church of locally. Catholic Church and in Holy Week, 2017 he was England looking at the theme for 2020 – ‘Jubilee for We have voted to work towards received by Bishop David as a priest of the Church of the Earth’. In particular, as a diocese, we offered an act England. When Padre Giovanni left the ministry in the of worship online back in late September and people becoming an ‘eco-diocese’. Roman Catholic Church and found his home among from many different parts of our geographically diverse us, people followed him, and together they formed an The Revd Paula Clifford, St Luke’s, Fontainebleau Christian family took part via the now familiar medium Through the good offices of the charity ARocha, and Anglican community in Randazzo. as she was licensed Interim Ministry Chaplain by of Zoom. via their website, individual chaplaincies can sign up to Archdeacon Meurig on 4 October. take an ‘eco-audit’ of what we are already doing and In November 2016, Father Russ Ruffino, locum at Holy Bishop Nick Holtam (of Salisbury) is the lead bishop for where we can improve. Chaplaincies can be awarded a Cross Church, Palermo authorized by Bishop David, environmental issues for the Church of England and he bronze, silver or gold award depending on what part of received the congregation of 40 faithful into the Church preached at the service. He reminded us of the Pope’s the journey we are on. of England. You can read about this service in this Dio- encyclical entitled ‘Laudato Si’ (meaning, ‘Praise be to cese in Europe web story with a picture below. At the you’) and subtitled ‘On care for our common home’ The Church of England has also agreed to become net foot of Mount Etna they are the first and only Church which encouraged us to think together about care for zero carbon neutral by the year 2030, and a small group of England Italian-Anglican community in Italy. “this blue planet where we all live.” are gathering in order to help suggest a way forward for us as we respond to this great challenge. We have In addition to his challenging pastoral ministry Padre Bishop Nick told us; “Like the Coronavirus, the care of a unique carbon footprint given our oft need for travel Giovanni is very active and most welcome in the ecu- God’s creation is global and requires us to act together. and the many differing national requirements we need menical events and activities in the area; he also works In these strange times we have felt the earth breathe to adhere to as a diocese. with families with disabled children; he also occasion- and the air clear, a bit like a Jubilee for the earth, a ally provides assistance to Holy Cross, filling in for the sabbath rest, slowing the pace of life and limiting our For more information, visit the locum on Sunday’s and consumption.” The service included two short updated section of the diocesan Watch our 18 performing weddings. presentations by The Revd Stephen Murray (Chaplain Website or by getting in touch Congratulations to The Revd Stephen Murray who at St John the Evangelist, Ghent) and Richard King with Elizabeth Bussmann at September Congratulations and Molte Grazie, Padre became Canon Stephen on 25 September, at a (Chaplaincy at Bern) offering a view of their individual [email protected] service here Giovanni. Pictures can be found here >> journeys towards a greater care for the Earth and these service led by Bishop Robert. were both very moving. 24 24 25 Click here to view the Residency is also expected to issue in I recognise the prospect of Support Project November. This additional applying for residency is a truly Spain website information which will enable our daunting one for people right full range of project services to be across the diocese, particularly The diocese is also supporting rolled out, including a Helpline. when deadlines are tight. And the work of another project under The Project website provides with it can be particularly tough for older the UKNSF helping UK Nationals official Government guidance, and isolated people, for whom our in Spain. It is being run by Age in an online contact form is already service is especially intended. Spain a voluntary organisation helping enquirers to get advice they focused on meeting the needs of need, and there is also residency So we hope our new service the 65+ age bracket. Their needs survey for UK Nationals with its friendly helplines and web operations are underway in seeking assistance from the facilities will help. Let me mainland Spain, Balearic and the Project. emphasise, too, that the diocese Canary Islands. “Given our shared in Europe is offering a service to all. focus on helping elderly people, The diocese is one of eight we’re encouraging friends in our voluntary organisations that have We’re not just here for chaplaincies across Spain to offer support to Age in Spain’s effort,” received grant awards under the UK those who might join us Nationals Support Fund Programme said Damian. (UKNSF). In France, we shall be at a Church service. working closely alongside SSAFA The full list of eight organisations And we look forward to you France, who support Armed across EU/EFTA who are providing Diocese launches being in touch.” support under the UKNSF Forces veterans and their families, the International Office for Programme can be found here. In a video message to the Migration (IOM), and the Aquitaine Chaplaincy, The Revd Residency Support Project to Franco-British Network. Our We will keep you updated on our Tony Lomas said: project is also reaching out to UKNSF project. In the meantime, existing citizens’ groups working if you’re in France please spread “For all of us who are resident in in France. the word in your chaplaincies help UK Nationals in France France, [Brexit] is going to mean about this project, especially something of an administrative The British Embassy and among those who may need the upheaval and we will all, without Consulates in France are working services it offers. Please do also exception, be required to obtain closely alongside UKNSF projects. sign-post people in your On 12 October, the diocese launched a £250,000 “Our launch marks a key implementing step for work a new residency permit it’s really They will continue to deliver their chaplaincies to the work UKNSF project to support UK nationals living in France with that began last September to plan and prepare a encouraging that our Church is normal consular services for UK organisations above are doing residency permit applications. The award has been project bid, particularly around the constraints of taking such a pro-active approach Nationals. across the EU and EFTA. made under the UK Nationals Support Fund covid-19, and negotiate a delivery contract. to helping the British community in Programme (UKNSF) for projects across EU and EFTA Nouvelle-Aquitaine.” Bishop Robert said: member states, administered by the UK Foreign, From the start, we wanted to focus effort on the Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO). people whose needs would be greatest, supported “I am delighted to launch our by our network of Anglican chaplaincies and Diocese in Europe Residency Under the EU exit Withdrawal Agreement agreed by congregations that could have the biggest impact Support project to help UK the EU and the UK last year, UK Nationals wishing to in helping UK Nationals to apply for residency. Nationals in France. remain legally resident in the EU will require "settled status” by June 2021. It is estimated over 1.3M UK The huge amount of work that has gone into digital The ability to remain legally resident Nationals currently live in the EU, including over project design, delivery and operational set up by our has been the biggest post-Brexit 400,000 in France. initial project team, in such a short space of time, has concern among people who have been fantastic.” contacted our diocese over the past Damian Thwaites, Bishop Robert's Attaché to the year. European Institutions and Diocesan Director of The French authorities launched an online portal on 19 Communications, has been leading the development October, and a French Government decree with more of this Diocesan project. He said: detail on the process and its requirements

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Going (more) Sermons for Lent, Holy digital! Week and Easter 2020: Written by The Revd Canon Leonard Doolan & Reviewed By The Revd James Buxton

We know many of you like to use Facebook in We monitor our Diocesan social media platforms, and Those who have the privilege of preaching have had a In his sermon for Easter Day, for example, Leonard chaplaincies across the diocese and we want to use have taken action against inappropriate or offensive very unusual year so far. Like this reviewer we have preached powerfully of how the risen Christ lifts us out our social media as effectively as possible to reach comment or imagery posted, including their removal. probably had to learn new technological skills, and a of our isolation and brings into the presence of God: people in our diocese, the wider Church, and beyond. different manner in order to lead worship and preach Please follow us, by clicking the links highlighed above. online. During this crisis preachers have had to choose ‘If anything the infliction of this current social That’s why we’ve started posting again on Diocesan words which speak into a situation none of us have isolation is helping us to understand what it is that Facebook. We've shared our diocese in lockdown We have also re-launched an online bulletin. This is a ever faced before, as we have striven to give Christ is doing for us on the cross – he is defeating video for the Facebook audience. Look out for more posts on other stories this week. Follow us by new look online bulletin that gives you bite size encouragement and inspiration to our congregations. human isolation from God; he is restoring us to new clicking the links highlighted above. updates on what's going on across the Diocese, life, to health renewed, to community healed, to sharing website coverage, social media, blogs and Fr Leonard Doolan, Anglican Chaplain in Athens has confidence in God regained. In faith Christ bursts forth other comms. We plan to issue it monthly. shared this experience with us in his volume of from the lockdown. In faith the cross reconciles us to Guidance on use sermons for Lent Holy Week and Easter 2020: God, and God to us. We have a new identity, and a You can subscribe to e-News via this website link, ‘Easter-Virtual and Viral’. Leonard was quick to notice new dignity’. We want to re-establish Facebook as a social media which will notify you once a month when we publish how grave the crisis was, predicting in his sermon for forum that is a positive and attractive space for us to an issue. Lent 1, that churches around the world might have to ‘Easter – Virtual and Viral’ is a great resource for share our vibrant diocesan life together. Please help us be closed down in the very near future, as indeed they Christian reflection on the seasons of Lent and to keep it this way. mostly were, by a couple of weeks later. Easter, and in years to come it will stand as a reminder Social Media Training of the particular insights and encouragement which Here is a link to guidance published by Facebook on Leonard takes us through Sunday by Sunday from this preacher gave in this unique season. However, its "Community Standards". In this series of free lunchtime webinars running from Lent 1 to Pentecost. This year (Year A of the Revised these sermons do not only address the individual 18 Nov-2 Dec, we look at different ways your church Common Lectionary) we had long readings from St Christian. This series also amounts to a call to the The diocese also uses other social media platforms can use digital communications to keep including Twitter, YouTube and Instagram. Here are John’s gospel in Lent, including the account of Jesus’s Church to recognize that covid-19 has changed the connected with those who attend your services and meeting with the Samaritan woman at the well, and world for ever, and demands a response. As Leonard hyperlinks to guidance on the use of their platforms: events, as well as reach. the raising of Lazarus. These wonderful accounts writes in his epilogue, • Twitter gave Leonard the opportunity to prepare his on-line Course content and information can be found here. congregation for the experience of celebrating Holy ‘The ecological and environmental conscience has • YouTube Week and Easter in the virtual context of 2020. been making an impact for some decades now. My As in 2019, Amber Jackson will be the trainer for these own prayer, and I hope that of many others, is that we • Instagram sessions. This year we’ll cover Zoom, too! Amber has I greatly appreciated reading these sermons and will not merely think of this as a transactional challenge a previously led social media wished I had had them by my side during the crisis to ‘to be better managed in the future’ but rather as a We also encourage sign up to the Church of England’s training for the diocese and aid my own reflections. Leonard is a classical clear direction towards the ‘sacred’ – towards a sacred digital charter, which is a voluntary pledge encouraging supports us with our digital Anglican preacher. In ‘Easter – Virtual and Viral’, he Creation in which sacred humanity has sacred individual Christians as well as churches to sign to help communications. make social media and the web more widely positive brings to bear the gospel texts on the issues of the obligations of love and tending’. day. He helps his readers to interpret their experience places for conversations to happen. On 2 December, Damian and of the pandemic, and through those experience to I commend this distinctively Anglican response to the Amber will offer a session on Click here to relate to Christ’s passion, death and resurrection. pandemic. It is humane, and passionate. It is rooted in chaplaincy social media subscribe to Leonard’s love of the Greek Orthodox church also gospel insights It gives encouragement and challenge planning. our e-news shines through, so that we benefit from insights from to the believer, and marks a unique and tragic moment that tradition. in human history. You can book to attend our training sessions on Eventbrite. I found this bringing together of different strands in More information on this book can be found here 28 these sermons profoundly helpful. 29