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Number 158 December 2013 STAINED GLASS Editorial / Advertising Telephone 01636 525607 Email:[email protected] Editor John Clawson GLORY Local Correspondent Primrose Peacock To read this newspaper online visit our website www.bellcourtltd.co.uk Page 9 Hot cushions to keep Ancient church worshippers N ANCIENT reprieved Exeter church Uhas been re - warm Aprieved from closure and is now entering an exciting new phase with the open - ing of a mini commu - nity library. On Saturday St Mary’s Church, Polit - more, will be opening a mini-library in its building and will also be celebrating the re - prieve. When villagers re - alised their grade 1 listed church, in the centre of the village was about to be closed because two longstanding church - wardens were retir - ing, they sprang into action. Villager Jan Davey and parish clerk Jenny Edwards Poltimore Parish stepped forward to Church become new church - wardens, so the church could continue, whilst Carole Shaw formed the Friends of TWO churches in Devon are piloting hot cushions to keep wor - Poltimore Church and the library idea was shippers warm during services during the winter. born. The re-usable, portable ‘hot-bott’ cushion will be used from today “There is a list of rectors in the church and (Sunday 3 Nov) in churches in Broadclyst and South Tawton. the first one starts at 1259. How could we let Each church has been given 50 cushions to trial, with the aim of our church close with all that history?” said keeping worshippers warm and comfortable during services. Jan. “We are now keeping the at the heart of The pilot is part of the Diocese of Exeter’s ‘Shrinking the Foot - the community where it belongs. There is a print’ campaign to reduce carbon emissions. The Church of Eng - sense that is has come to life again and it land in Devon is exploring a variety of new and efficient heating has become a focal point again.” systems for church buildings. Three quarters of the more than The congregation of around 20 will continue 600 churches in Devon are listed buildings, and many are very to worship in the church. old and large and difficult to heat. Villagers have donated books to the mini The cushion contains a chemically-triggered re-heatable pad community library, Devon County Library which remains warm for up to 90 minutes and can be held or sat Service have lent four boxes of books which on in a church pew or seat. The pad is later boiled in water for it will regularly change and is offering a re - five minutes for future use and can be re-heated up to a thou - quest service. sand times. The pack is biodegradable at the end of its life. Bookcases were donated, pews were Continued on page 3 moved and the library sits in a recess behind the organ. Volunteers will open the library on Various items in this newspaper have been Saturday and Wednesday mornings and will extracted from the Diocese of Exeter website be offering cups of tea. 2 Unity No 158 DECEMBER 2013 A new resource pack for Devon churches will help parishes, home groups or individual worshippers Women religious take part in Fairtrade Fortnight 2014. ask pope for world More than day of prayer just Sunday TRAIDCRAFT HAVE A GREAT RECORD against trafficking in working for justice and promoting fair trade,’ says Bishop Nick. “This pack By Carol Glatz helps us explore the biblical roots of After Pope Francis entrusted two Vatican Vatican residence. Christian concern for the poor and help - academies to study the problem of human They had written to fully points to practical action that all of trafficking, a group of women religious asked the pope thanking him us can take. I am pleased to commend the pope to raise greater awareness in the for his work and focus this resource and to encourage us to church about the issue by establishing a on the marginalized, support Traidcraft in whatever ways we worldwide day of prayer and fasting. and alerted the pope can.” "The pope was very interested in our sugges - about the need for How will you celebrate Fairtrade Fort - tion and asked us what date we would like greater involvement night 24 Feb – 9 March 2014? the day to be," Consolata Sister Eugenia by the church, espe - Traidcraft is the Fairtrade pioneer that Bonetti told Catholic News Service. cially by religious con - supplies many churches and households "We told him Feb. 8 -- the feast day of St. gregations of men, with Fairtrade ingredients, textiles and cued victims. Josephine Bakhita," a Sudanese slave who parish priests and schools in curbing the de - gifts. Their development wing, Traidcraft Bishop Sanchez told journalists that the pope found freedom in Italy and became a nun in mand for prostitution by promoting a "culture Exchange, is the UK’s only development wants to see the working group's findings and charity specialising in making trade work the late 19th century. of respect." recommendations, and that "he will do some - for farmers in marginalised communities. She said the idea for a worldwide day of Sister Eugenia, who together with some 250 thing important" with the information. By helping farmers work together in co- prayer came from "the need to do something women religious through the Union of Major The pope told him recently that the acade - operatives, address climate change, and that joins us together" to tackle the global Superiors of Italy, has spent the past two mies' attention to the problem was very im - improve business skills, their work often problem; some dioceses and parishes are decades fighting the illegal sex trade and portant to him and that the work that came results in products that achieve the Fair - active on the issue while others are unaware helping victims. out of it would be "valuable," the bishop said. trade Mark and eventually find their way or indifferent, she said. She said that after the Mass she and the "The church as a whole isn't sufficiently on to our supermarket shelves. Sister Eugenia, a leader among religious three sisters presented the pope with a aware of the problem" or hasn't focused Exeter Diocese’s Fair and Local Steering women in Italy working against human traf - signed poster, photographs and letters from deeply enough on how serious a problem it Group encourages parishes to discover ficking -- particularly women and young girls women who have been rescued from traffick - is, he told Vatican Radio. more about Traidcraft Exchange’s back - forced into prostitution -- was one of about 80 ers, but are being held in a detention facility Worldwide, at least 21 million people are vic - ground work to Fairtrade during Fairtrade people attending a Nov. 2-3 working group on in Rome. tims of forced labour, including sexual ex - Fortnight 2014. trafficking at the Vatican. They also gave the pope a small white and ploitation, and traffickers bring in an So get organised now – contact a local She talked to CNS Nov. 3 about her informal blue rug that detainees had made by crochet - estimated $32 billion annually because of Traidcraft Fairtrader and book a stall, get meeting with Pope Francis in late September ing strips of paper bed sheets with a plastic their illicit activities, the U.S. State Depart - a team together and plan a Traidcraft Big when she and three other sisters from differ - fork, Sister Eugenia said. ment's 2012 Trafficking in Persons report Brew coffee morning, Bake Off competi - ent religious congregations were invited to at - The Vatican working group on trafficking was said. An estimated 100,000 to 300,000 mi - tion, or Fairtrade Pasta Supper. tend the pope's early morning Mass at his organized by the Pontifical Academy of Sci - nors are victims of sex trafficking at any given ences, the Pontifical Academy of Social Sci - time, according to the U.S. Justice Depart - ences and the Vatican-based International ment. Federation of Catholic Medical Associations. The November meeting was the first time the Bishop Marcelo Sanchez Sorondo, chancel - Vatican academies had dedicated a session lor of the academies, said Pope Francis had to studying human trafficking, the bishop specifically asked him to have the academies said. They will have another meeting next study the problem of new forms of slavery, in - year in the run-up to a larger gathering in cluding the trafficking of people and human 2015, the bishop told journalists. organs. "The pope, ever since he was an archbishop, While he was archbishop of Buenos Aires, had already intuited this serious social prob - the future Pope Francis had been a strong lem," Bishop Sanchez told Vatican Radio. supporter of local activists and initiatives "We were dumbstruck for not having figured fighting human trafficking and supporting res - it out beforehand."
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All Souls Day was blustery with intermittent cluding one of a stained glass window, nice squalls. But church people in Carnmarth bygones and unwanted gifts for someone North DeSanery werea up early plrepaering for whoD will appreciate them ey tc. My bag was Church Sales – not quite a Jumble Sale, quite full but as with most such sales the and more realistically priced than a Charity books were 90% paperback fiction and the Shop. DVD’s 95% music – but the Public Library The ladies of St. Paul’s Chacewater were with a more varied selection is opposite. bright eyed and bushy tailed. They had Two clergy were on the sales team and a been busy preparing a range of delicious good hot coffee with a biscuit cost 50p. No looking cakes and buns, but also had a dis - one could grumble. play of clothing, books & bric-a-brac housed These kind of sales do not attract the hustle in a Nissan Hut, now usually the prove - and bustle of free-for-all jumbles, but they nience of the Women’s Institute and possi - should be supported. Many a small useful bly a unique local example of its type. It is item can be found therein. The proceeds sited in a free car park and cosy. Some support the church in question not a charity goodies were to be found that suited my ec - which however worthy, may be paying huge centricities – a flower basket, some silk salaries to its management. The people at blooms for gift displays and a jolly good bag church sales are almost without exception of Bramley Apples. pleasant, hard working and loyal to their St Andrew’s Redruth has a large hall adja - church. The need everyone’s support. So cent to the church where it advertised a next time you see a church sale advertised Mega Booksale! There were also many attend it. other things on offer – jigsaw puzzles, in - Primrose Peacock.
Adoption/fostering
Continued from page 1 Diocesan Environment Officer Martyn Goss campaign The scheme is being piloted in two locations said, “This is a technology which has been – Broadclyst and South Tawton on North designed for outdoor use in sports stadiums Dartmoor for three month period from 3rd in Scotland, but we think it could have a lot November 2013 to 26th January 2014. Both of potential for church use in Devon where churches struggle with heating and keeping heating buildings can be expensive and in - out the damp. During the pilot, churchgoers efficient.” will be encouraged to test the cushions and, Churches using the cushions should be if successful, the project may be rolled out able to save energy and on their electricity across Devon. bills.
“ Dear young people, do not bury your talents, the gifts that God has given CHRISTIANS are needed to provide safe, from the previous Exeter and Plymouth Dio - loving and secure foster and adoptive ceses, but it is now a separate charity in its you! Do not be afraid to homes for children and their church families own right, and is seeking more families. dream of great things!” are a great support network. Common misconceptions preventing people Care for the Family and the Evangelical Al - from offering homes to children include: Pope Francis liance have launched the Home for Good • Being too old campaign which aims to make fostering and • Being single adoption a normal part of Church life. It • Renting your home says the Church could provide an excellent • Being a Christian counts against you community of support to wrap around fami - • Process takes too long lies. Katey McDonald, FCC recruitment co-ordi - St Francis Xavier Awards The Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby nator said none of the above is true and due is among 100 church leaders and organisa - to Government reforms this year the as - A minimum of 20%, up to 70% off boarding fees. tions who have backed the campaign which sessment process for adoption is just six • says calls on churches to look for ways to months. “There is no such thing as an ‘ideal’ • Available at 11+ and 13+ for boarding students intentionally and appropriately support their adoptive family and when we are looking for foster and adoptive families and for Chris - families we are interested in what they can who would benefit from a Jesuit Catholic education. tians to prayerfully consider fostering and offer to a child and how they can best fulfil adopting so every child that needs one can their individual needs,” said Katey. A Co-educational Catholic Boarding and Day School for 3–18 year olds find a home for good. If you want to find out more about adoption In Devon we have 33 children awaiting contact Families for Children on 01364 01254 827073 [email protected]
R L D O S adoption, there are 700 children in care and 645480 or visit their website www.families - C W www.stonyhurst.ac.uk H
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ASby Jo e TRidhoRlls of ESt. AgEnes, SWest Co? rnwall Thomas Merton was a world, (the rapture of the renowned Catholic writer saints) to “meet the lord in on spiritual matters.in the air”. The very presence one of his books, aimed of Christians in the world especially at monks but would delay the day of relevant to all Christians, wrath, their mere existence he says “We must be as on earth ,it was suggested, trees which exist silently had a cleansing, purifying, in the dark and, by their preserving influence on hu - virtual presence, purify manity as a whole. the air. “Now there’s a Heavy stuff? Yes, irrelevant thought but not exactly a today? not necessarily. new thought. Doesn’t it These great, apparently out - chime in with what Jesus moded themes may well said to his followers, "you have something to say to us are the salt of the earth in these days. The Christian and if the salt loses its church, especially in the af - savour wherewith shall it fluent west, is in crisis, in be salted? “These some places in meltdown. Is thoughts took my mind it now the time for us to be back to my long distant “as trees” as Merton says? A younger days .I was very silent minority, by the very impressed, in my earlier quality of our Christian life years, by some fine, “purifying the air”? We work helpful members of the hard, we give, we strive, we When, years ago, the great Dr Martyn Lloyd Jones read my “Plymouth Brethren” (as pray. So we should , so we manuscript of "Spark of Grace", the story of the "Haldane Re - a plymouthian, who must. Behind, above all this, vival" he wrote to me expressing his "Great Pleasure" and say - else?). however, we must be con - ing "this must be published!" You can read "Spark of Grace"by One of their great stantly, confidently aware of logging on to themes ,as I seem to re - the benevolent, powerful http://www.archive.org/details/SparkOfGrace. member, was biblical purposes of a loving god. prophecy, the schofield all that. Their thinking suggested Don’t forget what we used to bible, the “Rapture of the Saints”, that the end of the world and the sing "the earth shall be filled with the second coming of Christ, the judgment would take place after the glory of god as the waters cover You can downloaTd hmye s toOry c"Tthae Ogctoagn on" free of charge judgement, the end of the world and Christians were taken out of the the sea” on www.archive.org/details/TheOctagon You'll read about the Salvation Army, the Blackshirts and the "Blitz". A Plymouth yarn for Plymouth folks by a Plymoutian! Comings and goings in Continuing the Exeter Diocese Appointments St Thomas of Canterbury, Dodbroke and St Edmund Ministerial The Revd Peter Ashman Assistant Curate of Saint King & Martyr, Kingsbridge. Was licensed on 25 Sep - James to be Priest in Charge of Ipplepen with Tor - tember 2013. bryan, Denbury and Woodland. Was licensed on 23 The Revd James Theodosius Chaplain at Exeter Education and October 2013. University to be Lazenby Chaplain to the University The Revd Joseph Dent Honorary Curate St Nicholas, of Exeter (Exeter) was licensed on 03 October 2013. Seveonoaks (Rochester) to be Team Rector of St An - The Revd Adrian Wells Associate Priest for Wolbor - Development in drew, Plymouth and St Paul, Stonehouse (Exeter). ough and Ogwell now Team Vicar in the Little Dart Was licensed on 07 October 2013. Team Ministry. Was licensed on 27 July 2013. The Revd Trevor Jordan Non-stipendiary Minister of Leaving the Diocese Long Buckby with Watford and West Haddon is As - The Revd Ian Cook previously Assistant Curate of The Rev. Canon PCaul Aorthurr whno is wthe Diraectolr ol f Ministerial For - sistant Curate of the parish of St John with St Simon Saint Jude Plymouth: Assistant Curate of Saint John mation and Development for the Diocese of Truro, has sent the fol - and St Mary and of the parish of St Gabriel (Exeter) the Evangelist Sutton-on-Plym (Exeter) moved to St lowing information regarding the 2014 programme, that is open to Anglican and Methodist Clergy, Readers, Local Preachers and oth - with effect from 15 September 2013. Mark’s Church beside the Basin Reserve, Welling - ers in that field. The Revd Frederick (Michael) Grandey Curate in ton, New Zealand in September 2013. Fr. Paul writes – “Among many other topics the 2014 programme Haxby and Wigginton (York) to be Priest in Charge of The Revd Margaret Cranston previously Assistant will be looking at are Atonement Theories with our Canon Theolo - South Molton. Was licensed on 04 September 2013. Curate in benefice of Heanton Punchardon, Mar - gian, the Revd. Canon Dr. Stephen Dawes, effective communica - The Revd Keith Brimacombe Non-stipendiary Minis - wood and West Down to be Associate Vicar in the tion, the Sacrament of Reconciliation with Bishop Roy (formerly ter in Ottery St Mary, Alfington, West Hill, Tipton etc Isle Valley Benefice (Bath and Wells) from Septem - Bishop of St. Germans), ministry with and to children and youth, art now Assistant Curate of the benefice of Fremington, ber 2013. and creative evangelism, praying for social justice, mission here Instow and Westleigh. Was licensed on 24 July 2013. The Revd Dexter Bracey previously Assistant Curate and now, Ecumenical dimensions and Authority with Bishop Tim, The Revd Michael Loader to be Self-supporting Dea - of St Marychurch Torquay (Exeter) is now Priest in the management of changes in liturgy, encouraging, discipleship, con in the Benefice of Tavistock with Brent Tor and Charge of Swindon New Town (Bristol) from 03 Sep - digging out the text of St. Mark, rural Ministry and how statistics can Gulworthy. Was licensed on 11 August 2013 tember 2013. help us look at our mission.” The Revd David Nixon Rector Stoke Damerel and The Revd Tim Treanor previously Assistant Curate of There should be something for everyone in this comprehensive pro - Devonport Saint Aubyn to be Director of Studies at Otter Vale Team Ministry (Exeter) is now Team Rec - gramme, but of course not everyone will wish to attend everything! Further information in due course. Fr. Paul can be contacted SWMTC from 01 October 2013. tor of Wellington (Bath & Wells) from September through Diocesan House or on
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Registered Charity no 285776 R ers are effectively supported in their aca - community in which to learn and grow.” 6 Unity No 158 DECEMBER 2013 WHERE WAS THIS PICTURE TAKEN? by JOHN PARSONS The author at the Mission Direct exhibition stand The phone call was brief: are you free to A tall guy, early twenties, thought it was weekend – arguably the best game reserve help house Haitian refugees in the Domini - man an exhibition stand for Mission Direct Malawi. 'Have you been there?' in the world.' The mother inclined her head can Republic, work with street kids in Zam - at Spring Harvest. I knew this Christian con - I asked. He shook his head. 'Every sunset and closed her eyes. Perhaps she was re - bia, serve marginalised people in vention was held at Minehead each Easter. in Malawi is blood red. Dust in the air,' I living memories of yesteryear. 'If you're Cambodia. She seemed to be impressed. I would raise awareness of the charity's said. lucky you'll see the Big Five animals prized One morning I had a shock. 'Yes, we know overseas projects. He whistled softly as he made his choice. I by game hunters.' I hoped this would stimu - which country this picture is taken in.' Two I had worked for MD a number of times and hoped our encounter was as meaningful for late their imagination, if such were needed. African women gave the correct answer. endorsed its ethos of showing God's love to him as it was for me. While someone picked a country, I would Their confident reply made me think there marginalised people in the developing Many wrote 'Kenya'. describe my job as promoting Mission Di - was a clue somewhere. world, in word and deed. 'Why?' I asked a couple with two serious- rect's projects of varying length. 'Have you 'How can you be sure?' I asked, digging for I jumped at the offer. I was so excited I faced teenage children. 'We've been there heard of the organisation?' I would ask. A information. couldn't sleep. I thought of the interesting They laughed. 'We don't know, but we are people I had met overseas and the possibil - sure.' ity of meeting some of them again. Interestingly, on the second day some fifty My arrival at Minehead coincided with a bit - per cent of the people made a correct terly cold spell. I found my team leader in guess. 'I don't understand,' I told my Team the Skyline Pavilion clad in a thick fleece, Leader. 'Is it a coincidence, or is a sixth setting up a stand in a minuscule space. sense at work.' Neither I nor my colleagues Andrew was of medium height, a mop of fair could fathom the conundrum. hair. He introduced himself as he erected a One teenager told of a visit to Zimbabwe. 'I visual display unit, plugged in and tested recall helping to feed orphans in the city of the electrics. Mutare, Eastern Highlands. Do you know By noon everything was shipshape. Andrew the area?' She shook her head. 'I visited dismissed me with these words. 'See you at people suffering from HIV, delivered maize eight-thirty.' I understood that mid-evening seeds to poor families on the outskirts.' I the faithful would leave their forums and hoped my memoirs brought back some of seminars and dawdle through the pavilion, her own, gave her an appetite for new ones. browse the book stalls, cast an eye at the My last evening ended on an optimistic Tearfund stand and, hopefully, Mission Di - note. A retired couple bounded up, ecstatic rect as well. faces. 'We've just relocated from the South My conversation opener was to present Coast,' they said excitedly. 'We'll find our people with a picture-card of school children feet this year and join you next year.' Their dressed in red and white chequered uni - voices rang in my ears as I drove home forms, thick curly hair, dancing on orange- A Mission Direct worker engages two interested parties through the night. coloured ground. 'Can you guess where this This couple may help those with mental was taken? If you guess correctly you could on holiday,' said the father. good number had, but there was still a gap health difficulties in Sierra Leone, support win an Ipad, and a limited edition T-shirt.' 'Mission Direct works at Narok,' I explained, to be filled. vulnerable pensioners in Moldova, or bring Mission Direct gave a list of ten countries 'three hours drive west-north-west of Not everyone was interested in overseas a smile to children in Uganda as their class - from which to pick an answer. The organisa - Nairobi. They're building a refuge for Masai work due to family commitments and finan - rooms are upgraded. tion had local partners in all of them. The girls fleeing arranged marriages, and fe - cial constraints, yet a percentage were. Yes, manning an exhibition stand at Spring answer would be written on the back of the male genital mutilation. 'Yes, I have thought about it,' one woman Harvest was a worthwhile venture which, I picture-card along with a name and email 'If you volunteer for Kenya you'll go the admitted as a little angel tugged at her coat. trust, will bring a positive response to Mis - address. Masai Mara National Park on your final I pursued the matter, telling how she could sion Direct's overseas projects in 2014.
Children's work in Malawi Building a school in Africa 1 Little Peace Autumn 2013 ace? What is Pe Word Search g – htin t fig s no ce i en Pea s ev Words to find: hink at! t it’ ht t n th – bu mig tha uiet You ore is q Share is m k it ide. ut it thin ins be b ght ! feel to HelpOut mi hat you oing You at t ow ot g you e th ut h re n or Work mor abo ou a ting de. e is , y figh insi eac calm are ace P eel you l Pe God ou f d if fee sn’t If y an on’t doe ting u w hat Quiet figh y yo ut t ngr iet b l. re a e qu cefu d Forgive a ld b Pea oun d cou feel is ar ene It you ne app MakeUp an no o ve h ry, me hen t ha ang n w igh ad, e Heaven Eve ng m eel s ayb thi ou f It m ome es y ky. be- Relax s ak yuc rself at m d or you g th care out thin Agree rt, s ab me lise hu bad e so rea feel don on’t se SortOut you u’ve u d l the yo e yo e. Al ause aus ar e. c bec l you eac Calm d or erfu ing P ba ond feel w you LittlePeace how top gs s thin
Why is Peace so diffic It ca ult? n be hard to g make Peac etting angr e – for two y or for two people hear abo countries ut countrie fighting. We but w s far away e also see having a w a people muc ar – nd getting h closer to u cross. Some s fighting cross or e times, it is u ven fight. S s who gets ther o…why is it e to be peac so difficult O e all the tim for ne reason i e? s that every that is go one is differ od!! We don ent – and isn’t ’t always a a problem – gree – and d but what d that on’t agree? o we do wh Do we try to en we cross? sort it out o r do we get The best t hing to do is sound sort it out s quite easy – and that m . BUT…sorti eans not qu ng it out usu ite getting w ally be you hav hat you wa e to do thin nt! It might Thinkin gs you don’t g of others want to do brin and helping : gs peace in them to be to our worl happy If we are cr d oss with som and STO eone perha P, CALM DO ps we can FEE WN, think a try L, then see bout HOW if we can SO THEY RT IT OUT!!! 2 3 4 Thinking point…
Where do you wish there was more Peace?
In the classroom? In the playground? with brothers and sisters? with parents? with relatives? with friends? with people I don’t like? when I am playing? when I use the computer? How do you get your Peace back?
If something has happened that makes us feel bad and we feel yucky inside – we need to sort it out to feel at Peace. BUT HOW? There’s no easy answer – BUT…there is an easy first step – GO AND TALK TO SOMEONE!! First person you can always talk to is God! Perhaps when you are lying in bed, think about what makes you feel bad and tell God about it and ask Him to help. Then think of someone you trust – a parent, a teacher, a friend – find a GOOD MOMENT to talk and tell them about it. If you can talk to someone you trust you will feel better and they try to help you get your Peace back.
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A large audience attended the annuaCl lec - oin ther Methnodist Cihursch comhmencin g wMith Aefter a btrief houtline oof the hdistory oif Msethod -tas n over long session of negative waffle that ture of the Cornish Methodist Historical As - training at two colleges, followed by ministe - ism and similar churches Dr. Dawes had to culminated in a very shrill woman castigat - sociation on 17th October in Truro rial work in several locations including being admit that with the possible exception of ing the Church of England, that is now Methodist Church. It had been preceded by District Chair in Cornwall from 1992-2001. “new” evangelical churches often led by working very well in Ecumenical partnership the A.G.M. of the organisation. The Annual Although now officially retired he is still busy self-appointed ‘pastors’ and Anglican Cathe - with Cornwall Methodists. In fact an Ecu - lecture, open to all was given by the Rev. as a popular theologian and teacher. He is drals all denominations are experiencing a menical Declaration of intent between the Canon Dr. Stephen Dawes and his subject also an Ecumenical Canon of Truro Cathe - decline in numbers, problems recruiting two churches and others is to be signed in was The Future of Methodism as I Perceive dral and Diocesan Theologian with a partic - Ministers of a suitable calibre and backward Bodmin shortly in the presence of the Arch - it. ular in depth knowledge of the Old looking outlooks. Methodism he stated is bishop of Canterbury. Dr. Dawes first outlined his personal history Testament. downsizing, although some would call it a While waiting for the door to open I picked terminal decline. He used facts and figures up the weekly notice sheet for Truro to support this in the Cornish Connexion Methodist Church and Circuit. and drew attention to the increased costs of It belies much of what we heard later al - maintaining and repairing Victorian prem - though the shortage of clergy is acute. TMC ises and finding suitable people both lay as it is known has a list of activities with 'Time of transition' and ordained to staff them. something happening every day of the But he then looked on the positive side and week. They include uniformed youth groups suggested that although the facts had to be for various ages, ‘Fellowship’ meetings, accepted, they did not proclaim an instant Walks, Mission, Musical events and of as we wait for new end of the road. The offered ‘Hospice Care’ course services. TMC also runs one of the for the mainly elderly rural ‘holy huddles’ best economically priced coffee shops in and suggested that Putting the House in Truro has various House Groups and Bible Order must be a priority. No congregation Study sessions. These are hardly the diary bishop should be just abandoned. If the roof blows of a church or a circuit (where the pastoral Bishop Nick told off, then find another cheaper place to wor - care far exceeds that of some other denom - the Diocese that ship he suggested. inations,) about to pull the plug? I suspect we are in a "time It all, to an outsider with many Methodist that members and friends of any historical of transition" as friends, sounded rather gloomy and was not organisation are a little too ready to look we wait to hear helped when contributions from the floor back as opposed to seeing a light on the who will be ap - were invited by The Rev. Ian Haile who horizon. pointed as the chaired the meeting. We were subjected to Primrose Peacock. new Bishop of Ex - eter. He called for diocesan synod to live out this time "with wisdom, charity, imagina - Kernow Credit tion and with an ultimate concern Union for the glory of Kernow Credit Union was due to reopen on Wednesday 6th No - God". "Part of our vember in the Town Hall. It was previously for some time located in challenge as a Frances St. but closed. The new service point, one of sixteen in Cornwall will operate on Synod is to look Mondays and Wednesdays from 10.30am - 1.30pm. Persons wishing to join must provide beyond our own photo ID, address ID (utility bill) and £1.50 fee. understandable preoccupations to the county which we serve" he said.
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“IT’S ENCOURAGING the Archbishop has Plough and Share recently merged with been so outspoken on payday lending and four others to serve all of Devon. Together highlighting credit unions as an affordable with Plymouth’s two credit unions, the City alternative,” says Paula Anscomb, manager of Plymouth Credit Union and Hope (Ply - of Devon’s largest credit union Plough and mouth) Credit Union, they belong to The Share. Archbishop Justin Welby recently Association of British Credit Unions Ltd praised credit unions and their role in de - (ABCUL), the leading trade association for prived areas. He has just launched a new credit unions. credit union for clergy and church staff, in a drive to boost credit unions in all communi - Continued on page 11 ties. 8 Unity No 158 DECEMBER 2013 MARTIN & SONS Monumental Masons since 1909 As a family run business since Church joins forces with 1909 we pride ourselves on our caring approach to your situa - tion. We are happy to visit you in your home or alternatively, come and see us. We employ credit unions in Devon memorial craftsmen for all The Bishop of Crediton and archdeacons our stonework and letter cut - from the Church of England in Devon are ting. Covering Devon and Cornwall. this week sending out a strong message of support to Devon’s credit unions, urging Phone for an appointment/brochure churches to save or borrow money with 01752 771586 AND 01752 706388 them. There are nearly 6,000 members of Devon’s three credit unions, who are estimated to be TRAVEL INSURANCE borrowing £800,000 in loans and saving arranged for readers of UNITY £1.2 million ANNUAL TRAVEL Plough and Share has 35 service points INSURANCE across the county, the City of Plymouth Credit Union has 16 collection points in AVAILABLE TO ANYONE UP TO 85 YEARS OF AGE. schools, cafes and libraries in the city and MOST PRE-EXISTING MEDICAL Plymouth’s Hope Credit union has 12 serv - CONDITIONS ACCEPTED ice points. TOP QUALITY COVER Bishop Nick said: “We want to spread the With a 24 hour helpline and an word about Credit Unions to encourage air ambulance get-you-home service. people in our communities to join them and Mention this advert to get a Special Unity promote them, telling others they are safe discount. Don’t forget we can also sell places to save and borrow.” SINGLE-TRIP COVER, with any dura tion He watched a piece of street theatre in up to one year, with no maximum age limit and up to £20,000 cancellation cover Crediton on Sunday, which highlighted the per couple. dangers of some high cost lenders. Only 13 per cent of people on low incomes are CALL FOR DETAILS AND PRICES aware of credit unions and the services they 0116 272 provide. Car Hire Thursday 17th October was International FTraT vel 0500 Credit Union Day and the Archbishop of Insurance Real people - not Canterbury, Justin Welby, has urged machines! churches to make contact with their local Authorised and credit unions. He has pledged to compete regulated by the FSA payday lenders like Wonga out of business and double the membership of credit unions, offering to let them use church buildings to offer their services. Devon’s four archdeacons – senior clergy in the Church of England – visited their local credit unions and invited local civic digni - taries and MPs to come along too. Rachel Lyons, the Lord Mayor of Exeter visited the Exeter offices, The Archdeacon of Exeter, the Venerable Christopher Futcher visited the Exeter offices and was delighted to meet staff, volunteers and other partnership agencies. He said: "It was good to meet the team, especially some of the volunteers who have been there since the beginning and to be able to celebrate with them the the credit union's vision of encouraging a culture of saving as well as borrowing, but also, being able to respond with loans for those in immediate need."
2014 Diocesan An interesting opportunity An interesting job opportunity has arisen for a Christian who wants to encourage churches to work together at local and Our 2014 DioceCsan alendar county level. Churches Together in Devon (CTD) encourages calendar which is and supports churches in co-operation and visible expression of filled with inspiring Christian unity, in the area covered by Devon County Council photos and stories of and Plymouth and Torbay Councils. It is at an exciting stage in COUNTY ECUMENICAL the life of God's renewing the way it works with church leaders, local groups and wider networks, and is appointing a new County Ecumenical Offi - OFFICER for DEVON church in Devon is now on sale. cer (CEO) to be its executive officer. (including Plymouth & Torbay) Bishop Nick gives a CTD is a charity, with trustees nominated by the Diocese of Ex - thought provoking eter, Catholic Diocese of Plymouth, Plymouth & Exeter Methodist Are you inspired by the vision of District, and south west United Reformed Church, Baptist and message and we Christians of different traditions Salvation Army leaders. It is also open to other denominations or working together? have great photos; networks of churches. It draws on national guidance and exam - Are you a great networker, solution Harry Channon, 88, ing weekend. ples from Churches Together in England, and seeks to encour - finder and administrator? abseiling down a church tower age and support the many forms of joint working among If so, this post may be for you. Copies cost £2 each (cost price) in a fundraising event, school - churches at town and village level in Devon. and can be collected from the children in a growing CoE The CEO could find themselves speaking at a joint service one Salary: £10,560pa for 16 hours Old Deanery, Exeter, or posted school jumping for joy, and pre- day, selecting events and resources for a news bulletin and writ - a week. for £4.50,(max 5 copies) please school children enjoying a Liv - ing up meeting notes the next, and then organising a volunteer Home based with travel around the make cheques payable to EDBF area. ing Churchyard. review team to help one of the county’s local ecumenical partner - Ltd. To order your copies please We also celebrate a £1.5m ships. The post is part time, working from home and travelling as contact Publications Officer Liz needed. Not surprisingly, being able to plan your own time is one Closing date: 6th January 2014 transformation of an ancient Straw: Email: of the qualities sought. Full details: church into a busy, contempo - www.churchestogether.org/devon [email protected] or The closing date for applications is 6th January 2014. Details of rary, community space and a Charity no. 1126079 call 01392 294905. the post and how to apply are on mission community on a bond - www.churchestogether.org/devon. Unity No 158 DECEMBER 2013 9 STAINED GLASS GLORY
For information about life as a priest or brother in the Society of Jesus The Isles of please contact Vocations Promoter Scilly Church 114 Mount Street, London W1K 3AH Windows E: [email protected] by Primrose Peacock When I spent a season working on a St. The project funded by the Anglican Diocese church. W: jesuit.org.uk Mary’s flower farm in 1957 I met two very of Truro was conceived to teach the chil - St Agnes, the most westerly inhabited is - well known personalities on the Island – dren about the various saints and themes land (apart from the lighthouses) theme was () +#* & + " ")#*+#& '&+ %($+#- Victor who drove a rather ramshackle Air - depicted in their local church windows. The saving people at sea, a function known only % #++#'& + ) *# &+#$ port bus and Violet who was his wife or sis - island teachers and artist Mr Tony Minnion too well to all the islanders. & / ',)* * + ',) &+) #& ') " *+ ) & ter. She had a rather commanding presence oversaw it. The children attended screen- Young children always have their own ideas + '+" ) ) +) + in the harbour, but both of them were pleas - printing workshops and then their efforts on when anything is depicted and more de - &+) * #& +" ant people and very kind to temporary resi - fine cloth were digitally photographed and tailed information could have benefited the ,* % #++#- * &+ & * +' *+#$$ +" %#& +' ' ,* ',) ++ &+#'& '& ' & +' * )- * "&& $* +")',!" ."# " dents. When I returned to Scilly for a short printed on a taffeta base before assembly Cathedral exhibit, as the finished articles +" ('. ) ' +" (#)#+ & &+ ) ',) " )+* holiday in 1999 I saw them again - depicted as a life-size window. were hung well above head height but ,) % % )* $*' !+" ) #& $' $ !)',(* +")',!"',+ in the stained glass windows of St. Mary’s The Children of St. Mary’s concentrated on back-lit to good effect. However an advertis - +" ') ,)+" ) +#$* ($ * '&+ + Church. local saints, the Air Ambulance and Skybus ing leaflet shows people in bed, boats on " ) +)/ " $$'.*"#( ' #++#'& Stained Glass Glory does not include either on whom the islanders are dependent. the sea, an ambulance, tractors and various )#& ' $ * ' ') " *+ ) Vic or Vi but is the work of children at the St Martin’s window reflected kindness and animals. The ‘windows’ are due to be re - $ Five Island Primary School and has compassion, including the story of The turned to Scilly for display in their home $$'.*"#(% #++#'& -#)!#&& + achieved national publicity. During the last Good Samaritan from the east window of churches where both the local population week of October the completed delightful their church. and visitors are bound to enjoy them. Con - FOR ALL ‘windows’ were hung in the north transept of Tresco and Bryher concentrated on para - gratulations to all involved for a really CHURCH MAINTENANCE Truro Cathedral for public admiration. bles reflecting the rose window in Tresco charming project. Decorating and Roofing www.churchrestorationukltd.com [email protected] Phone Free: 0800 052 103
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Phone: 020 7723 7262. 10 Unity No 158 DECEMBER 2013 Book Reviews Religion I Am With and Dr Who You - Time and Relative Dimensions in Faith: Re - ligion & Doctor Who, a forthcoming new book from Darton Longman & Todd, exam - ines in depth for the first time, the interaction Scripture between religion and Doctor Who over its 50 year lifespan, considering both religious themes on the show and the way in which reflections religious organisations have made use of the programme. A collection of essays writ - ten in a scholarly yet accessible style, the for couples book brings together academics working I Am With You (Cycle A, B and C) is an in History, Film, Theology, Sociology, Law exciting box set of Scripture reflections and Anthropology to consider the many for couples that aids listening to God and ways in which religion and Doctor Who each other through reflections on the Bible. have interacted. These books focusing on the question: be a most helpful resource to cou - The first half of the book contains chap - what are these readings saying to me or us ples who are looking for a way to ters looking at the way religious themes about our relationship, offers those who be - strengthen their relationship as husband have been used throughout the show’s lieve in the power of prayer and the Word and wife.... it could help them to focus the lifespan, from the question of immortal - of God, a blessed resource that can speak light of God’s Word on their relationship and ity, to changing uses of the concept of right into the heart of their love for one an - help them to see the ‘extraordinary in the fate; from the portrayal of Buddhism to other! ordinary’ “. the Doctor’s continued challenges to Fr Daniel O’Leary, Priest of the Diocese of Geoff & Gina Poulter, Directors of the “false Gods”. The second half of the Leeds, author, theologian, and international Catholic Bible School commended Book A, book turns its attention to Doctor Who speaker, said: "Human love is God’s love in saying: “A truly wonderful and deeply in the wider world. How has the show repre - disguise. God is worshipped in the most or - thought provoking book that will be an ex - sented the changing face of British religion? All of this underlines the impor - dinary and extraordinary moments of mar - cellent tool for those couples who pray to - And to what extent could Doctor Who fandom tance of religious themes in the seminal se - ried life. All such moments are full of grace. gether and want to link into the Sunday be considered a religion? ries. But too often we fail to recognise God’s readings of the Catholic Church. Written Indeed, since its return in 2005 Doctor Who Time and Relative Dimensions in Faith: presence in each other. 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England & Wales, said: “I am more than 897 Norris brings Mary to life as a woman happy to recommend this book which will deeply steeped in awareness of the Old Testament. He expresses her as the meet - ing point between Salvation history (the story of Abraham and the God of Israel) A new Ebook- coming soon! and the Christian Mystery born through Having to sit down with the cat for six months is lovely for pussy but exceedingly Christ. boring for her owner. So I obtained a Laptop and wrote a book, which will shortly In a simple yet richly developed structure be available on line or through various electronic devices. of three parts, Norris places Christ, and (which I have no desire to acquire.) by extension Mary, within mankind's search for answers to the human heart and mind. He describes how Man and God are "searching" for each other, as Give Us This portrayed in the call out of Egypt. Norris writes that God and Man are two part - ners in dialogue with one another. The Albanian Day dialogue reaches it's fulfilment in Mary By Primrose Peacock. and the Incarnation, where God makes It is a story about a fictional typical Alban - some of the misinformation distributed by ian family in Korçe, a Truro sized market the media regarding a very fine race of his "final move". set town set against a factual background be - self-sufficient, kind, caring and warm- In the second part if the book, Norris looks at into the communion of the Church. tween 1995-1997. It was a period of eco - hearted people. There was at the time and "the adventure of Mary, her own unique spir - The Son puts her forward to the point of ap - nomic and political turmoil and the now real poverty, not the faux Western va - ituality". He describes how Mary is "wrapped pointing her Mother of all the redeemed". resurrection of Christianity - Orthodox and riety, in many quarters, inappropriate aid, in the Word" and how she is the greatest This beautiful and concise book explains the Roman Catholic, plus the odd misguided patronising distributors and a few ‘bad ap - "hearer and doer of the Word", standing be - context around Catholic Mariology. It draws self-promoting ‘missionary’ Most of the ples’. There were also some fine Christian fore the God of Israel with an attitude of total from Scripture, theology and poetry to firmly events actually occurred but places have clergy & Religious doing good things. readiness. Always ready to do His will, Mary identify why Mary is exalted in Catholic doc - been re-arranged. All names except By co-incidence the only Albanian I know enables God to carry out a "gathering into trine. It provides a very optimistic look at the Heads of State are fictional. now in Cornwall was instrumental in intro - unity of the scattered children of God" (Jn Mother of God, recognising that our under - During the last two hundred years over ducing me to the producer who is fairly 11:52). At the foot of the cross God is able to standing of her is unfolding and revealed, five hundred print books, in English, wholly local. The electronic versions should be form His family of the children of God when rather than fixed and static. or partly about Albania have been pub - ‘on line’ by Christmas, and the text is open Jesus gives Mary to John as his mother and Through the depths of revelation and the his - lished from the author’s point of view. The to offers from appropriate print publishers. then John to Mary as her son. tory of the Church, Norris confidently and in - Friends of Albanian archive possessed The proceeds will be donated to Albania This idea is extended in the third chapter spiringly explains the importance and sanctity most of them, but that was sold in 2011 Community Assist in Tirana. They provide where Norris describes Mary's entry into the of Mary in the communion of the Church. leaving me only the Dictionaries, Guide - sewing machines so that poor women can mission of Christ and his Church. At the foot 'Mary in the Mystery' by Thomas J Norris is books, Dairies & Maps with a good mem - earn a living, and wheelchairs for the dis - of the cross Mary receives her mission of published by New City Press and available ory! My new book is written from the abled among other things. "second motherhood" writes Norris. She online at http://www.newcitypress.com/mary- Albanian point of view and aims to correct "now receives her mission of a motherhood in-the-mystery.html [email protected] Unity No 158 DECEMBER 2013 11
Continued from page 7 some of our savings, keeping our money A government Credit Union Expansion Proj - within Devon and investing in our communi - FRANKLY SPEAKING ect is helping credit unions upgrade their ties long term. services, attract further members, and offer We can offer our skills and train as volun - a wider range of affordable loans, ethical in - teers. And we can offer our buildings to help crease in the cap on loan interest for credit provide further service points in hard to Britain is afflicted by a hidden unions has been controversial for some in reach areas. the credit union movement, but it’s aimed at ‘Plough and Share want to become the violence on its poorest citizens therefore, more sustainable footing for their lender of choice and steer people away "Britain is afflicted by a hidden violence on out on behalf of the poor but also on the members and our communities. Loans will from high interest loans offered by doorstep its poorest citizens that is in danger of de - issue of Europe and immigration? Around still be low-cost. lenders and online loan companies,” says stroying society." This strong warning was the time of Fr Radcliffes lecture the Na - “A Plough and Share loan of £400 will cost Paula. recently given by the highly respected for - tional Institute for Economic and Social Re - £450.67 to repay over 52 weeks, a loan of “We certainly have the resources for further mer master of the Dominicans Father Tim - search suggested that employers hire £400 with a major payday loan company will membership and would welcome othy Radcliffe. foreigners because they work harder and cost £527.15 to repay in 30 days,” says savers and borrowers who would like to be - Speaking at Westminster Abbey to a distin - are better qualified. This rather revealing Paula. come members.” guished audience Father Radcliffe added study spoke of recruiting from outside the “Credit unions offer small loans which banks that we need to "open our eyes" to this UK which had "allowed employers to fill don’t offer and the interest is calculated on the diminishing balance.” Alternative to Payday Loans issue. I noted that his words came just a skilled and specialist roles and enabled Devon’s Plough and Share says ‘In few days after The Archbishop of Westmin - some organisations to expand". The issue In Ireland, over 70% of the population be - long to a credit union, in America and UK Devon today we are seeing more appli - ster and the Anglican Bishop of London of foreign nationals and our membership of only 2% of the population is a credit union cations where payday lenders are being had met to pray in the Tower of London cell the European Union is closely linked and member. Up to now credit unions have var - used, in a high percentage of cases occupied by Saint Thomas More prior to his perhaps it will take a brave politician to ied widely in sustainability and for some more than one loan. Where possible, we martyrdom in 1535. I understand the Angli - speak up for both. The recent CBI Confer - savers there has been concern about the try to pay off the payday loan and offer can church has regarded Thomas More as ence like Fr Radcliffes' lecture was never safety of investing. reduced and affordable payments.’ a saint since 1980 and the Archbishop and going to make big headlines but the Con - “There’s been a wariness associated with Nearly one in three loans in the payday Bishop were keen to rejoice that many federation of British Industries has made a the term ‘credit union’ which may carry neg - loan market is repaid late or not repaid at wounds dividing Catholics and Anglicans strong case for Britain to stay in Europe ative connotations,” says Plough and Share all. Additional repayments on these have been healed and they prayed that our their president stating that British business volunteer Paul Snell. “Archbishop Welby’s loans make up half the industry’s total "Unity may be deepened." needed EU membership. The Prime Minis - encouragement to support credit unions Although Thomas More and Timothy Rad - ter wants to stay in Europe but feels "A lot gives welcome recognition. revenue, according to research from the cliffe lived about 500 years apart they both of things in the EU badly need reform", he “Credit unions are regulated by both the office of Fair Trading. felt the need to speak out on the great is - may well be right Fr Radcliffe certainly was. Prudential Regulation Authority and the Fi - sues of their day, indeed Fr Radcliffe was As we start Advent and the "Year of Faith" nancial Conduct Authority and up to For further information about how to support speaking to the Archbishop Romero lecture comes to a close we should be grateful to £85,000 savings are protected by the Finan - all of the credit unions in Devon please visit to an audience of 600 as he spoke of the all who have worked so hard during this cial Services Compensation Scheme,’ says www.exeter.anglican.org/yourchurch/com - Archbishops' commitment to the poor of El momentus year to ensure the Christian Paul. “However, unlike banks, Plough and munity/creditunions. Salvador. message is not lost to those who need it Share and other credit unions are not -for- Contacts Britain today may not be the El-Salvador of most. It can be difficult to understand all the profit organisations Once running costs are PLOUGH & SHARE Archbishop Romero's time but Fr Radcliffe issues which we will face in 2014 but we met, any remainder is used to return to the 01837 658123 members.” was surely right to say that people should should pray that our leaders will continue www.ploughandshare.co.uk How can churchgoers support local Devon respect "the dignity of the marginalised" to serve us well and speak out when we THE CITY OF PLYMOUTH CREDIT UNION credit unions? Without the marketing budg - 01752 201329 www.cpcu.co.uk and to speak of their "courage", he clearly need them to. ets of other high-cost lenders, our distribu - was concerned by the description of tion of posters and leaflets throughout our HOPE (PLYMOUTH) CREDIT UNION "skivers and parasites". Are we now need - Frank Goulding communities will help ensure those who 01752 301871 ing more public figures to not only speak need loans, turn to them. We can deposit www.hopecreditunion.co.uk
Sunday E1 VENTS AT TRSUerviRce O CATHEDRATuLes day 17 All day World Aids Day Monday 9 7pm - The reconstruction of the 1880 Fes - Sunday 1 7.30pm - Truro School Christmas Carol tival of Nine Lessons and Carols This fa - 11.30am - Sunday Carvery Lunch in the Service mous service originated in Truro (devised Cathedral Restaurant Choose either a one Tuesday 10 by the first Bishop of Truro, Edward White (£8.50) or two (£10.50) course menu. Pre- 7pm - BBC Radio Cornwall Christmas Benson) and has gone on to be adapted, book on 01872 245011 Concert A popular concert each year. Lis - most famously by King’s College, into the Monday 2 ten to BBC Radio Cornwall for details of most popular Christmas service in the 7:30pm Richard Lander School Christmas when and how to apply for tickets. world. Join Truro Cathedral Choir and its Carol Service The Cathedral Wednesday 11 Musical Director, Christopher Gray, to ex - Wednesday 4 10-11.30am - Friends’ Coffee Morning in perience the original settings including 7-9pm - Late Night Shopping in Truro The the Pearson Room. All welcome. Handel’s Hallelujah Chorus. A short talk Cathedral’s Christmas Shop is open, hot Wednesday 11 will be given at 6pm with congregation drinks and mince pies, children’s activities 7-9pm - Late Night Shopping in Truro The asked to be seated by 6.30pm. and musical entertainment. Also 11th and Cathedral’s Christmas Shop is open to - Wednesday 18 18th. Collection for St Petroc’s Society. gether with hot drinks and mince pies, chil - 7-9pm - Late Night Shopping in Truro The Friday 6 dren’s activities and musical Cathedral’s Christmas Shop is open to - 2pm - Motor Neurone Disease Carol entertainment. Also 18th. gether with hot drinks and mince pies, chil - Service Thursday 12 dren’s activities and musical Friday 6 2pm - Diocesan Mothers’ Union Advent entertainment. 7pm - St Petroc’s Society Christmas Carol Carol Service All welcome Friday 20 Tuesday 24 Service Thursday 12 7.30pm - Cornwall Young Farmers Carol 7pm- Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols Saturday 7 6pm - Polwhele House School Service (Tickets available strictly from 1st This service IS NOT ticketed for 2013. 7:30 pm - Bach’s Christmas Oratorio Join Carol Service November by sending a stamped SAE to Doors open at 6pm. No reserving of seats St Mary’s Singers and their professional Friday 13 Cornwall YFC, Pavilion Centre, Royal is allowed. orchestra with some of London’s finest 7.30pm - Truro’s BIG Christmas Sing – Cornwall Showground, Wadebridge, PL27 Tuesday 24 young soloists for a spellbindingly candlelit Come and sing your favourite carols. 7JE; any envelopes received prior to 1st 8:30-10:30pm - CATHEDRAL CLOSED performance of Bach’s Christmas Oratorio. Singing for sheer enjoyment! All Welcome. November will be destroyed. Tuesday 24 . (Reserved seating. Tickets from Truro Free with a collection for the work of Saturday 21 11.30pm Midnight Mass Join us as we cel - Cathedral Box Office, www.trurocathe - Christian Aid 1pm - Cornwall Community Choir Informal ebrate the joy of the coming of Christ into dral.org.uk or 01872 245001 Saturday 14 lunchtime concert. Free the world. Not ticketed. (Box Office opens 24 October) 7.30pm - Silent Night A Celebration of Sunday 22 Wednesday 25 Sunday 8 Christmas with Truro Cathedral Choir in 6pm - Christmas Organ Recital with Luke 10am - Christmas Day Service One of the 6pm - From Darkness to Light a magical association with Cornwall Today Magazine Bond and Rachel Mahon highlights of the year. Join the Cathedral Advent Carol Service with the Cathedral (www.cornwalltoday.co.uk) Join Truro Tickets £7 (Students £5, U18s free) Choir and Bishop Tim at this wonderful Choir celebrating the light of Christ at this Cathedral Choir as they celebrate this spe - Monday 23 and uplifting service. Not ticketed. special time of year. Free with collection. cial time of year with a mix of favourite car - 4:30-6pm - CATHEDRAL CLOSED Thursday 26 Sunday 8 ols, readings and music. (Reserved Monday 23 9:30am - CATHEDRAL OPENS AT 8pm - Open to Question – An informal seating. Tickets £12-15 from Truro Cathe - 7pm - Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols 9.30 am chance to reflect on issues of Faith with dral Box Office, www.trurocathedral.org.uk This service IS NOT ticketed for 2013. Sunday 29 Canon Dr Stephen Dawes in the Pearson or 01872 245001 Doors open at 6pm. No reserving of seats 2pm - Children and Pets Carol Service a Room. Free (Box Office opens 24 October) is allowed. fun filled carol service for two and four Monday 9 Sunday 15 Tuesday 24 legged friends. No pet too big, no child too 2pm - Cornwall Carers Christmas Carol After service - Fairtrade table 4:30-6pm - CATHEDRAL CLOSED small. Great fun. 12 Unity No 158 DECEMBER 2013
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