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March 2015 A New Chapter for the Church in Estonia On 2 February 1920, the Tartu Younan, of Palestine and Jordan and President of the Lutheran World Federation, Peace Treaty was signed between was one of the consecrating and, Estonia and Soviet Russia ending being a Palestinian would understand the Estonian War of Independence. concerns about the intentions of powerful The Treaty stated that ‘Russia neighbours. unreservedly recognises’ the I was there to bring greetings independence of the Republic of from the , Estonia and renounced all rights to praying that our link with the territory of Estonia. The Tartu Estonia would go from strength Peace Treaty is regarded as the birth to strength, and also from the certificate of the Republic of Estonia Church of on behalf of and it is commemorated every year the . on 2 February. The Communion between the Baltic On 2 February 2015, when Christians Lutheran Churches (which includes Estonia) around the world celebrated Candlemas and and the was signed citizens of Estonia also celebrated the ninety- in 1994 and is known as the ‘Porvoo fifth anniversary of the Tartu Peace Treaty, Communion’. A number of the Baltic bishops the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Estonia spoke of the high regard in which they held celebrated the consecration of Urmas Viilma the Porvoo Communion. as Bishop and installed him as the seventh, and at 41 years of age, the youngest The service, very similar to Anglican Archbishop of Estonia. In his sermon, the consecrations, was a wonderful mixture of new Archbishop wove together the themes old and new and was a musical feast. The of Candlemas and the Tartu Peace Treaty, Gloria was an adaptation of an Estonian speaking deeply into the hearts of Estonians folk song accompanied by a zither. A brass who were very aware of the battles taking band played Mendelssohn and beautifully place in neighbouring Ukraine and were also led music from Taizé. A violin provided a aware that, like their Ukrainian neighbours, haunting accompaniment to a children’s choir they, too, share a border with Russia. singing, ‘We need to hold one another’ specially written for the occasion. And then The service was attended by government there were the hymns accompanied by the officials, guests and bishops from within magnificent cathedral organ. Estonia and around the world. Munib

The Rt Rev Dr with a newly appointed Archbishop of Estonia, Urmas Viilma was a favourite at the time of the first Lambeth Conference in 1867 when the Lutherans sit to sing and stand Church of England faced division – little to pray, except for the singing of changes! Martin Luther’s great hymn (like Estonia has a young church in a young a national anthem for Lutherans, nation: it was a symbolic moment to see originally written in the sixteenth the 41 year old Archbishop speaking with century as an appeal for religious the 38 year old Prime Minister. Both face leadership dilemmas of drawing possibilities freedom against the power of out of challenges. Archbishop Urmas takes Rome) ‘A safe stronghold our God up his responsibilities at a time of declining is still, a trusty shield and church attendance combined with the need for the Church to speak to a young nation. weapon’ for which everybody While the political contexts of the Dioceses stands. of Estonia and Rochester are different, we can learn a great deal from each other English hymns were also sung (in through our prayer and fellowship and in the Estonian) including, ‘The Church’s one focusing of our mission and the organising foundation is Jesus Christ our Lord,’ which The Rt Rev Dr Brian Castle with guests and bishops from Estonia and around the world of our ministry. PLEASE NOTE: Copy deadline for the April issue of Rochester Link is 13 March 2015 at 4pm. Copy to [email protected] 2 ochester Link

The ’s Diary The Rt Rev Dr Brian Castle March 2015 What’s on 3 Mar 1030 Hospital Chaplains’ Meeting and March 2015 campaigns, and how to sustain and nourish your activism and Lunch – Bishop’s Lodge, Sevenoaks Sunday 1 build a network of support. Speakers include: Bishop Richard 4 Mar 1100 Attend SEITE Council Meeting – London BROMLEY Free concert by members of the Bromley Cheetham, and Eilidh Macpherson, Campaign Manager at CAFOD. For further information and to book a place go 1845 Attend Hands of Compassion meeting Symphony Orchestra in St Mary’s Church, College Road, Bromley BR1 3QG at 3.00 p.m. They will play Beethoven’s to www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/spirit-in-action-for-the-climate- - Beckenham Septet and Brahms Horn Trio. The free concert is followed tickets-15300612544 or email kate.allardyce@operationnoah. 5 Mar 0800 Churches Together in Leaders’ Breakfast by tea and cakes. Free on-road parking outside the church, org and AGM - Maidstone or buses 126, 261, 314, 336 pass the church (Morgan Road Friday 20 7 Mar 1100 Attend Faith & Order Commission Meeting stop) and link with Bromley South Station. Contact Peter Fall LAMBERHURST Lamberhurst Music Festival at St Mary’s on 020 8464 1239 or [email protected] for further details. Church, Lamberhurst at 7:30pm. The 2015 programme’s - Leeds Saturday 7 first concert sees a return of The Doric String Quartet who 10 Mar 1100 Attend Lord Lieutenant Civic Service RIVERHEAD “Towards Holy Week”, a concert of choral have visited the Festival twice before due to their popularity. – music from Temenos Chamber Choir, at St Mary’s, Riverhead, They have performed in Europe, the USA, the Far East and 11 Mar 1230 Attend UK Bossey Network Meeting - London TN13 3DR at 7.30. Programme includes Tallis Lamentations, Australia. They will be playing Hayden’s Quartet no. 76 13 Mar 1100 Attend Mission Theology Advisory Gesualdo Responsories for Holy Thursday, and music by and Beethoven’s Quartet no 130. Tickets £20. Doors open Byrd, Monteverdi and James MacMillan. Trumpet solos from 6.45 pm. For more information call 07812 192338 or email Group meeting - London BBC Young Musician Finalist, Matilda Lloyd. Tickets £10 [email protected] 14 Mar 0930 Attend Diocesan Synod meeting – St John, (£5 students) from Sevenoaks Bookshop, or phone 01959 Saturday 28 Tunbridge Wells 523765, or on the door. BROMLEY Gigantic indoor Jumble Sale in the hall at St 16 Mar 1100 Attend Guild of Church Braillists’ meeting with TUNBRIDGE WELLS A Musical Meditation for Lent at St Mary’s Church, College Road, Bromley BR1 3QG; doors open RNIB - London Peter’s Upper Church, Hastings Road, Pembury, Tunbridge at 2.00 p.m. Queue starts forming at 12 noon – come early Wells, TN2 4PD at 7.30pm. A Musical Meditation for Lent in for exceptional bargains. Better bric-a-brac and refreshments 17 Mar 0930 Attend Bishop’s Staff Meeting - Bishopscourt aid of Terry Waite’s Charity, Y-Care International, with music available. Free on-road parking after 2pm. in side roads near 18 Mar 1130 Attend National Safeguarding Panel - London including from Taize and Iona communities, readings for Lent the church, or buses 126, 261, 314, 336 pass the church 21 Mar 1100 Talk at Spiritual Accompaniment Course and visual presentations of the charity’s work. Refreshments, (Morgan Road stop) and link with Bromley South Station. - Canterbury Bring and Buy and Terry Waite’s books for sale. Further details: Contact Carole Beale on 020 8460 9330 or carole.beale@ 22 Mar 1030 Preside and Preach, St Mary, Westerham phone 01892 539549. yahoo.com for further details. Sunday 8 22-29 Mar Deanery Visit to Erith BROMLEY Free concert by Stephen Roe (Baritone) and April 2015 23 Mar 1100 Chair Faith & Order Commission sub group Rosemary Chater (piano) at 3.00 p.m. in St Mary’s Church, Saturday 11 on Safeguarding - London College Road, Bromley BR1 3QG. The free concert is followed TUNBRIDGE WELLS, at St Paul’s Church Centre, 23 26 Mar 1730 Bishop’s Council Meeting – Diocesan Office by tea and cakes. Free on-road parking outside the church, Rusthall Road, Rusthall, Tunbridge Wells, TN4 8RE at 29 Mar 1830 Confirmation Service – St Paulinus, Crayford or buses 126, 261, 314, 336 pass the church (Morgan Road 7.30 pm. A Musical Meditation for Easter in aid of Canon stop) and link with Bromley South Station. Contact Peter Fall Andrew White’s projects with music, including from the CONTACT US on 020 8464 1239 or [email protected] for further details. Iona and Taize Communities, readings for Easter and visual News and letters to the Editor: OCHESTER Friday 13 presentations of Canon White’s work. Refreshments, Bring [email protected] BROMLEY Intimate Opera Club, directed by Paul Arden- andBRENCHLEY Buy and Canon Join White’s us to celebratebooks for Eastersale. Further at sunrise! details: At Telephone: 01634 560000 Griffith, present “The Wonderful World of Operetta and phoneAll Saints 01892 Church. 539549 See our historic and beautiful thirteenth Musicals” at 7.30 p.m. in St Mary’s Church, College Road, century church in a new light. Everyone and every age ADVERTISEMENTS LinProclaiming the word & workk of God Bromley BR1 3QG. Admission on the door is £9 (£7), Patrons welcome to the first “communion” of Easter Day followed Email: [email protected] £5, Interval refreshments and raffle. Contact 01435 882741 by continental breakfast. For further information please go Copy for The Link needs to be typed and submitted by email please. Images or email [email protected] for further information and must be submitted as either a TIFF or a JPEG file of 300dpi. (Set your digital to www.allsaintsbrenchley.blogspot.com or phone the Rev tickets.. Mandy Carr on 01892 722140 camera to the highest quality setting and we will try to do the rest for you.) Saturday 19 TUNBRIDGE WELLS Film Gala Night - “LES MISERABLES” Come and sing with our church choir at at Trinity Theatre, Tunbridge Wells, Kent TN1 1JP. 7:00pm St Peter and St Paul’s Church. We have a gifted and - Drinks Reception, 8:00pm - Film Screening. An exclusive enthusiastic choir master. There are opportunities to sing showing, with drinks reception, tombola, silent auction and all types of music, especially during major religious festivals. Spot the Mayor competition! £20 All tickets. Includes glass of We have modern hymns and worship songs at the family fizz and canapés. Dress code: Black tie or lounge suit. To book worship services. Room for all ages! Contact Sue Compton call: 01892 865985 or email: [email protected] 01622 814003 Saturday 14 LONDON Spirit in Action for the Climate at St Andrew’s LUNCHTIME RECITALS Church, Short Street, London. Are you passionate about St Luke’s Church, Eardley Road, Sevenoaks Climate Change? Do you want to become more active in the Lasting 30 minutes Climate Change Movement? Operation Noah and Hope for Every Wednesday at 12.30pm the Future are co-hosting a day of workshops with spiritual Please join us – admission free inspiration, knowledge and tools to help churches get active Refreshments available from 12 noon in their communities. The day will provide a supportive forum MARCH to explore your spiritual calling to stewardship, and a range of 4 Jackie Sanjana and Friends – Wind Quintet workshops looking at a different campaign area to get involved 11 Jean Bentley’s String Quartet with. Topics will include how to get your church engaged in 18 Peter Dodsworth – Bassoon and the climate movement and political issues, how to effectively Jenny Miles – Piano lobby your MPs, fossil free finance, faith-based and national 25 Fumi Otsuki - Violin Challenging Poverty Conference Celebrating Humanity – Partnership for Change Saturday 9 May, 2015. 10am – 4pm Speakers: The Archbishop of Tanzania (The Most Rev. Dr Jacob Chimeledya, Bishop of Mpwapwa). The Rev.Dr Susan Durber, Theology Co-ordinator for Christian Aid.

What is the conference about? Christians are already in relationship with the poor because they are in relationship with Jesus Christ who identifies himself with the poor. The conference will hear the devastating effects of poverty on human life and flourishing. At the same time, it will recognise that some are able to choose poverty as part of their spiritual journey [Challenging Poverty]. It will also hear and celebrate the ways in which parishes and schools relate to the poor (in such ways as partnership links, foodbanks, credit unions, etc.) and reflect on the blessings and joy brought through these relationships [Celebrating Humanity]. It will then ask how these partnerships with the poor can lead to change for all parties involved [Partnership for Change] This will be achieved through the two key-note speakers, workshops and worship. The aim is that people will leave the conference empowered, equipped, challenged and inspired.

Venue: Trinity School, Belvedere. Invitations will be issued through parishes and other channels. Numbers are limited but anybody interested please contact Gill Miller at the Diocesan Office in Rochester ([email protected]) ochester Link 3

Uttermost love, uttermost hope

The Ven with false witnesses. The prisoner is beaten up and abused. Transferring the prisoner to Some weeks ago, the television Roman jurisdiction proves no better. Again, personality Stephen Fry caused the prisoner is abused, attacked, denied a stir during an Irish television justice and sentenced to death by a judge who had said “I find nothing wrong in this man”. interview, when he described God A crowd is swayed to call for blood and the as “evil” and “capricious” if he judge declares that this injustice is nothing could create a world containing to do with him. There is plenty of wrong and something such as bone cancer. An suffering here, but this is not the whole story. immediate response - both for and Goodness is still there. Sublime words of against his comments - arose on pardon and hope come from the lips of the one nailed to the cross. “Father, forgive them Twitter and in blogs and elsewhere, for they know not what they do”, says Jesus to including one YouTube response those who are crucifying him, and “Today, you by Russell Brand, who passionately will be with me in Paradise”, he promises the penitent thief on the cross beside him. What proclaimed belief in God. goodness, what nobility, what an inspiration amidst all the suffering and wrong! One question here is “who is the God who is denied, or challenged, or believed in?” In Christian understanding, of course, the Certainly, the God challenged by Stephen goodness does not stop in the sheer character Fry was a caricature of the God unfolded in of Jesus himself (most obviously revealed in Scripture and Christian belief and the issues the Gospel accounts of these events shown by of suffering alighted upon by Stephen Fry are St Luke and St John). God is in Christ - as the far from the whole story of our experience Christmas message proclaims. In Jesus, God of suffering and they forget the vast number experiences and shares our human suffering of other human experiences which are quite and is at the receiving end of human wrong. otherwise - eg, beautiful, noble, inspiring, life- In Christ, on the cross, the eternal God draws transforming. into himself not only the limitations of being physical in this world, but - far more still Once more, we are now moving towards - the moral consequences and conditions the annual recalling and marking of the first of an existence where freewill can make Holy Week and Easter. There we see - wrong choices, have wrong allegiances and in Christian understanding - far more of deliberately do wrong deeds - all that which both God and humanity than Stephen Fry’s is at odds with the goodness of a holy God. It is no wonder that the cross - a symbol find hope for their own destinies. comments address. Here, love self-sacrificially reaches out to the which our society seems sometimes too quick uttermost in order to redeem, to rescue, to to overlook - prompts reverence and hope. The atheist has little or nothing to offer, by In the Christmas story and all its familiar restore, to reconcile and to renew. “For our way of consolation or hope, to those weighed characters (with the notable exception of sake, God made him (Jesus) to be sin who Of course - in Christian insight and down by misdoings or mistakes or to mortal King Herod) we see consistent examples knew no sin, so that in him we might become proclamation - the story does not end with men and women and to their grieving loved of goodness, - innocence, humility, love, the righteousness of God.” (2 Corinthians 5: Christ’s crucifixion and death. Easter morning ones in the face of human suffering and faithfulness and generosity. In contrast, in 21). “For the love of Christ controls us, because will herald a new creation. The power of death. In contrast - as the Christian creeds the events of Holy Week, we too often see we have concluded this: that one has died for death is broken forever. The risen Jesus put it - the Christian faith - or, rather, God in humanity where it falls short of its best all, therefore all have died; and he died for all, rises transformed and eternal, and he is Christ - offers “the forgiveness of sins … the by any standards, whether human or divine. that those who live might no longer live with encountered in place after place and by one resurrection of the dead … and the life of the A plot is cooked-up by those in power to themselves, but for him, who for their sake died person after another. A company of fearful world to come.” do away with the person whose presence, and was raised.” (2 Corinthians 5: 14-15) followers is transformed into a confident whose words and whose deeds they find too crowd, who will expand and expand in number Holy Week and Easter will bring us so much uncomfortable. Friends and followers betray, Divine love reaches out to its uttermost and take the message of Christ out across the to recall, to revere, to celebrate and to share flee from, or deny one who has shared his life into our suffering and into our sin in order to world of which it knows and, indeed, to lands with a world beloved and redeemed by the with them for the last three years. A rigged restore us to our uttermost and to God’s good far beyond. People will die proclaiming faith God of all, the God in whose living presence trial is held in breach of legal process and intended purpose for us. in the risen Lord, and, in his resurrection, they we continue to rejoice. Bishop James’ diary Can you help? March 2015 Christian gentleman (73) wishes to visit 3 Mar 1000 2016 Budget meeting 17 Mar 0900 Bishop’s Staff Meeting the grave of Margaret Ann C (surname 1430 Finance Committee 1430 Speak: Homes for Britain 2015 rally unknown), who died on 2 January 1956 4 Mar 1000 Senior leadership development group - Lambeth - Westminster (age 16), and with headstone inscription 1800 All-party parliamentary penal affairs group 18 Mar 1500 House of Lords PEACE THROUGH FAITH. The churchyard - London 20 Mar 1900 Community House blessing - Chatham will be located in a village somewhere mid 5 Mar 0800 Churches Together in kent AGM 21 Mar 1630 Teach: Mission-shaped Ministry course 7-8 Mar Licensed Lay Ministers Selection w/e 22 Mar 1130 Confirmation - Pembury, St Peter & Kent College east , mid west Kent, not so far from 9 Mar 1000 House of Bishops Standing Committee - London 23-24 Mar General Synod Business Committee - London Groombridge. 1730 Theos justice report launch - London 25 Mar 0900 Senior leadership Discernment Panel - London 10 Mar 1100 Lord Lieutenant’s County Service - Cathedral 1700 Prisoners Abroad Trustees - London I was 15 and living in South East London 11 Mar 0830 New building opening - Christ Church School, 26 Mar 1000 Kent Police Chaplaincy meeting when I finished reading the book of her Erith 1700 Bishop’s Council 1130 Confirmation - Trinity School, Belvedere 27 Mar 0900 Senior leadership Discernment Panel - London incredible faith in Jesus Christ and, having 12 Mar 1130 Churches Funerals Group - London 28 Mar 1600 Institution: The Rev Saju Muthalaly - St Mark, just reread the book Margaret, prompted to 13 Mar All Day Diocesan Schools Leadership Conference Gillingham this heartfelt request. 14 Mar All Day Diocesan Synod 29 Mar 0800 & 1030 Preside & preach - Shoreham 15 Mar 1000 Institution: The Rev Derek D’Souza - Princes 30 MaR 1930 St Margaret, Rainham (Deanery Holy Week Visit) To contact phone 01932 872405 Park, Chatham 31 Mar 2000 St Mary Magdalene, Gillingham (Deanery Holy 16 Mar 1500 House of Lords Week Visit) 4 ochester Link Advertising Feature

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Stop the Traffik was founded by Steve Chalk (originally part of the leadership team for Spring Harvest) and Ruth Dearnley, who worked for Stop the Traffik as a volunteer when the organisation had a website and one paid administrator. Ruth said, “We created resources and made a BIG NOISE back in 2005 and 2006. We really wanted to work with other agencies. People trafficking was going to be debated by the Church, but our awareness campaigns need to keep people trafficking in the headlines. No matter what happened in the past, there is still an issue now.” communities and whilst the subject is a very there are 11 children. There is no education effective: difficult one, we still have some fun. This is and they live in extreme poverty. But this - Deception “People trafficking happens from a an issue that demands time and resources – is not the only way people are exploited. community to a community. Our resources are who responds to that? Churches and young Sometimes students are deceived at the - Coercion ground-breaking in their simplicity. It is the people. Young people want action. If this beginning of what looks like a gap year – the - Force awfulness of the reality of people trafficking issue thrives in the dark, we need to bring it offer can appear to be too good to be true, - Dislocation and that disempowers the victims. We ask people into the light. and often it is just that. The visa and funding to ask themselves three simple questions: for travel will be paid for, but the victim is - Exploitation, often sexual. “There are three main elements to tricked. You can be vulnerable when you look 1. What is people trafficking? trafficking. First, there is the hook. The like you are in an unknown space like simply Trafficking encompasses many other aspects of crime and can seem innocuous. 2. How does it affect me? traffickers’ main route is to deceive their walking to secondary school for the first victims. The victim is often very excited time, or perhaps told you are going to work For example, workers may be forced into 3. What can I do about it? about where they think they are going (with in a care home. The victim is dislocated from work making sandwiches or cleaning in a promises of a job, paid employment and a where they feel safe. hotel. They may be forced to go begging Here at Stop the Traffik, we are focussed on better life), The person who is brokering on the streets by being manipulated by prevention. You must understand how being the dream appears to have a level of care This is modern-day slavery and it has gone illegal gang masters. They can be coerced trafficked affects a person, or you won’t have and intimacy. This is the deepest kind of global. Traffickers are running businesses into committing benefit fraud or petty street the eyes to see it. It doesn’t matter whether you deception and plays on the vulnerable. and making money. crimes. The tragedy is that they believe are a CEO, a politician or a child. The tools they use are simple and they are coming to a job, but instead they Stop the Traffik aims to raise awareness in A classic example would be a family where are trapped in a life of domestic servitude. People think that people trafficking happens in countries like India and Thailand – it does, but it is also happening here.

What happens in the UK to try and combat people trafficking?

The nature of trafficking means it happens at street level, so professionals like the police and health workers start there. Awareness of this crime has grown in the UK – the Metropolitan Police have their own unit now and offer a 24/7 help line.

It’s not just the authorities who have a responsibility here. Everyone has a responsibility and a duty of care that needs to be exercised – even if you think you see something on a train, you can still tell your local police. People are the eyes and ears of our society. Human trafficking is about someone’s life.

There is a tension here. Stop the Traffik is not wanting to create vigilantes or frighten people into thinking that the world is a bad place. We are all about creating awareness and asking people to report anything suspicious that they may see. It’s better to report a suspicious activity to the police and be sure you have taken action, than it is to look the other way. Stop the Traffik also run campaigns. One good example would be the chocolate ochester Link 7

campaign launched in 2001. Ruth says, “The We have a lot of activists in Australia. We moved from anywhere to anywhere and they industry knew they had an issue with the know that there are still trafficked children Stop the Traffik is a mainstream campaign are powerless to stop it. Ivory Coast. 43% of the world’s cocoa was working in plantations around the world and organisation, not a Christian one per se, harvested there. they are super-vulnerable, but by informing but certainly Christians do support our Always ask yourself: consumers, those consumers have incredible work. Churches are at the heart of our What is it? The industy made a commitment power. The need for action is relentless and communities and faith groups can be very we know people slow down, but we urge you powerful, using affirmative action to achieve How does it affect me? to remove trafficked people to keep going and remain vigilant. great things. God is about justice and this What can I do to stop it? from the production of chocolate is about justice at street level. Change by 2005 but, by 2006, Stop the We know that girls in Southern India happens at street level. Take responsibility yourself. The thing that are trafficked into working for cotton Traffik identified that nothing had encourages me is that the world is full of manufacturers, working in spinning, weaving We exist because people support us with ordinary people doing extraordinary things. been done. and dying cotton. These children are aged donations and like many charities, we can We need governments and academics, law 10 to around 16; it’s called the “Sumangali be very compelling. The most persuasive enforcement and the judiciary and business Lots of excuses were made – and yes, scheme”. Money changes hands a bit like a argument is from someone who we have leaders to come on-board and stamp out this is a challenging environment to work dowry, and these girls then work for 3 years saved, but we are not really about rescuing people trafficking but in the end, it will only in and yes, there are obstacles to good in tragic conditions; their parents are given a individual people. We are all about prevention. be resolved in communities, by communities. communication – but we are talking about lump sum for them, but it’s not much. They Our story isn’t about “let me show you a It takes millions of snowflakes to cause a children being trafficked here. We are talking live in dreadful hostels away from family and rescue”. blanket of snow about young lives. For us, the bottom line was friends. We want to shine a light on the issue. to persuade the big chocolate manufacturers I don’t want to wear blood stained clothes, People trafficking is fed by denial. For more information about Stop the Traffik to sell chocolate that was not tainted with the no-matter how cheap they are. There has to It is the fastest growing global crime please visit the website www.stopthetraffik. blood, sweat and tears of trafficked children. be within industry those who want to lead org We created some simple tools and by the way. Like Wilberforce, we have to take this century. STOP will only happen keeping this issue in the public eye, we were action. You may be part of the system if you if we share information and connect able to effect change. Companies are now buy clothes made in this way, but what can able to apply for independent certification, you do? You can write to manufacturers all the pieces of the puzzle. so Cadbury Dairy Milk was the first, followed or the head offices of high street clothing by Mars, then Nestle with KitKat. At the stores and ask them what they are doing to This business is all about greed and profit end of the day, all business is global now. stamp this practice out. – it is the worst form of dehumanisation – the possession of another. Individuals can be 8 ochester Link ochester Link 9 Bishop Given’s visit to Rochester Diocese from Kondoa Holidays at Home Our Diocese enjoys friendships and Abroad with four partner Dioceses - Break Availability Estonia, Harare, Mpwapwa and Short Kondoa. Bishop Given Gaula, Bishop of Kondoa, was able to spend a fortnight here in our Diocese in February. He spent his Family-run holiday cottages in beautiful south Shropshire, an area of outstanding natural beauty. Wonderful location time enjoying the company of with spectacular views. Only 3 mins drive to picturesque market town of Church Stretton. 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Bishop, we read from Luke and heard about Bishop Given’s visit to the benefice of Hever, Four Elms and Markbeech 0116 272 0500 Simeon’s life being fulfilled on meeting the with the pupils, when asked, how she became then prayed for the Bishop before he moved Authorised & regulated by the FCA infant Jesus. Headmistress of the school 10 years ago. on to join members of our three churches at the Rectory. We had coffee and cakes and BUILDING CONSERVATION (UK) LTD The Bishop was asked to share something of The trip the Tanzania Twelve will undertake the Bishop addressed us and we discussed his amazing testimony, and how he was called in July is all part of that journey - who knows the establishment of a link with a parish in FOR MAINTENANCE to serve his people in the poorest diocese where it will lead them? Kondoa. He spoke with passion about the ON CHURCHES AND in Tanzania, despite many offers of useful, people and churches of his Diocese and we felt theological work that, to the listener, would Bishop Given’s visit to the benefice of Hever, very inspired to become involved in whatever LISTED BUILDINGS have been easier to accept. Four Elms and Markbeech on 12 February. way would help. A relationship between our The Bishop met the children at Hever prosperous leafy Kentish villages and their Phone Free: The Headmistress, Mrs Kathy Griffiths, Primary School during the assembly and, after villages, where they were proud to have a roof reminded us all that we were on a journey, that a brief talk, he took questions such as ‘what do for the school and church, should be enriching 0800 052 1030 God has a purpose and plan for us all and that it [email protected] you do?’, ‘how many churches do you visit every for everyone involved. Estimates free and will be revealed to us in His time. She also shared week?’ and ‘how big is Kondoa’? The children without obligaition The Big Diocesan Day Out On 19 July from 1pm - 7pm at As part of the wide range of activities and sessions taking place during the day, there will Leybourne Castle. This is a day be age specific activities for children & young for all members of the diocesan people aged 0-18. These activities include family of churches and will have story telling, circus skills workshop, music workshop, holiday club, Godly Play, craft, rock something for all ages. traversing, BMX, survival skills and inflatable fun. These activities will be run and supervised The Dean of Jerusalem, the Rev. Canon by qualified adults. However, parents will need Hosam Elias Naoum, will be one of our key Philippines appeal to remain with and supervise their children. note speakers and we are delighted that Filipino families are still rebuilding their Dr Rachel Jordan, the National Mission and lives following Typhoon Haiyan, in 2013, The will also be a battle of the choirs/bands Evangelism Advisor to the Church of England, which claimed 6,000 lives and destroyed event, a beer tent for the soon-to-be-famous will also be with us. 550,000 homes. Donations to Us will Rochester Beer and hymns event, a More tea provide fishing communities with new Vicar’ tea session where you can take tea with They will be supported by a variety of homes, boats and equipment. famous clergy or even treat your own. There speakers on issues such as healing, spirituality, will be a BBQ and opportunity to picnic and the To donate, text PHIL22 £10 to 70070 discipleship and world affairs. event will be summed up in an intergenerational or visit www.weareUs.org.uk/donate act of worship Various workshops will be held, based More at www.weareUs. around learning new skills, current issues and Amidst all the fun there will be space in the org.uk/philippines taster sessions based on ‘try it as see what you church for quiet reflection and prayer. Booking can do themes. Us. The new name for details will follow shortly. USPG. Founded 1701. 10 ochester Link Advertising Feature

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Jim Lawrenson Alan Skinner Sue Micklewright Brian Micklewright

Ex Territorial Army Paratrooper Born in Surrey, Cathedral Ex-professional librarian now Cathedral volunteer Brian and prison service employee, Volunteer Alan Skinner (70) moved Cathedral volunteer Sue Micklewright Micklewright described his decision Liverpudlian Jim Lawrenson (69) to Petts Wood at just three years retired from working in the library at to volunteer very starkly. volunteered to help at Rochester old, and he has lived in Kent ever Mid Kent College. Cathedral about eight years ago. since. He said, “After I stopped full time work, She said, “I originally came in to do a stock I decided I could either sit at home and check about six years ago because I had the Jim said, “I started off as a welcomer, then Having retired from his busy role in local disintegrate or I could do something useful. experience and was familiar with the Dewey I worked with the education team and now I government, Alan was heavily involved with his My wife and I both decided to volunteer and, system. I was also interested in learning about help out in the Cathedral shop.” Jim spends local church as church warden and in the parish although I am not a librarian, I started work in parts of Thursday, Friday and Saturday at the office. He saw an advert in Rochester Link rare books.” the library. I then worked as a welcomer and, Cathedral and spends the other days of the seeking Cathedral volunteers and he enquired about three years ago, trained as a guide.” week with the Royal Voluntary Service. He about working as a volunteer. Alan said, ”I Rochester Cathedral is home to the Textus said, “I love meeting the people who come started at Rochester Cathedral as a welcomer in Roffensis (The Tome of Rochester) which pre- Brian described his training as “very here because they are at the Cathedral 2009, and I was later offered the opportunity to dates the Magna Carta and it houses three extensive” and explained that it took almost because they choose to be, not because they become a Cathedral guide. There’s lots of good facsimile copies which are available for the public eight weeks of part-time instruction in the have been told to come – which is totally training in-house and from external trainers. I to view. Sue said, “The Textus was dropped in the history of the Cathedral. He said, “I wear two different from the people I worked with in the learned lots about the Cathedral – information River Medway in 1275 and still bears the marks of hats; I work as a welcomer and I work as a prison service.” stays with you when you are interested.” the water. The clasps of the book protected it from guide. I spend two hours on a Tuesday and more water damage.” two hours on a Friday and the guiding is Rochester is a medieval Cathedral dating Alan is obviously enthusiastic about the history more ad hoc. I like meeting the people back to 604 AD, so there’s a lot to know and of the Cathedral. He said, “I am passionate about As a librarian by training, Sue has maintained who come through the Cathedral doors. It’s a lot to share with visitors. Jim said, “Some of the Cathedral and love making connections her genuine love of books and learned even more an eclectic group that come for a variety the people I met through welcoming them are between the Cathedral and the visitors. If they about them as a volunteer. She said, “I have enjoyed of different reasons. I think Rochester now working for the Cathedral as volunteers. go out knowing more than they did when they some conservation training and learned how to Cathedral is the best kept secret in Kent. I’m not trying to push religion down their came in, then that’s good!” clean rare books with pony-hair brushes and special We have visitors from all over the world throats; sponges. Some of the books have vellum pages from Europe, Canada, the USA and Estonia. Alan is at the Cathedral on a Thursday as a and others are delicate paper.” The American visitors think the history is amazing.” I try to make it fun for visitors of peripatetic guide, and then offers support for tours at specific times between 1030 and 1630, Sue explained that lots of people have volunteered every age and they remember me. with more in the summer. He said, “There is a to help with the books in the past. She said, “People Cathedral volunteers have to read the body I enjoy everything I do and I meet lot of building work going on at the moment, have come together at Rochester Cathedral and language of visitors too. Brian said, “Some people just want to light a candle or say a people from all over the world. so I say people should visit now and then come built relationships. I am just doing about three hours back again after the work is finished – after all, each week at the moment, because the library is prayer and that’s fine of course. Some ask for it’s free!” closed. When it was open, I was working about a chaplain and we always help them. Some are I enjoy showing people things that they keen to know more about the history. Most may not have known about before.” three full days each week. We are hoping that once Sometimes, visitors open the door and hear the the library re-opens, it will be open as a reference people who visit say it’s a beautiful Cathedral, Cathedral organist practising. If they misinterpret library seven days a week. We have books here that it’s warm and peaceful and that they A Christian by upbringing, Jim obviously enjoyed a very warm welcome.” feels very at home in the Cathedral. He said, this as an act of worship, some are inclined right up until Bishop Michael Nazir- Ali was Bishop to close the door again and leave. Alan said, of Rochester. People need to come through the “Just come in! You will be very welcome. Some library door – it’s like Hogwarts!” Brian agreed that the Cathedral is always “The Cathedral always needs visitors just want to take a leaflet and go. Some looking for volunteers. He said, “Why not volunteers, and interested people can want to know a lot more about it. Either way it’s Sue is confident that once the library returns, it come in on an ad hoc basis; stick your toe in the water. If it’s not for you, that’s fine. We contact Rebecca Bramley to find out fine. We just want people to visit the Cathedral will be very exciting for volunteers. She said, “People and enjoy the experience. The Cathedral is also can actually get their hands on some of these just want people to enjoy it.” more. People who don’t come to us looking looking for volunteers now, so if you books – there are no white gloves, but we will be are missing out!” are interested, please come and make yourself using bone page turners to protect the pages. I just For more information please contact known to us!” want people to come in and enjoy the books; it’s a Rebecca Bramley on 01634 810070 or email great opportunity.” [email protected]