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Issue: 097 A Newspaperdvocate of the Anglican Diocese of Wangaratta I www.wangaratta-anglican.org.au October/November 2020 For surely I know the plans I have for you, says the LORD, plans for your welfare and not for harm, to give you a future with hope. Jeremiah 29:11

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Inside the Advocate this month ...... PAGE 3 PAGE 5 PAGE 6 2 THE ADVOCATE October/November2020 150th Anniversary of St Jude’s Anglican Church, El Dorado News from Mothers’ Union BY GILLIAN BAKER Prior to 1870 services BY MARY MUNTZ were held in the Courthouse at El It has been a year of turmoil around the world. Parishioners in the Dorado and sometimes Wangaratta Diocese have been fortunately spared from the restrictions in private homes. The of movement and heartache affecting so many families in Rev. Canon John Henry and the suburbs. It has been important for us all to keep our faith, adapt May was appointed to to new forms of worship and be aware of how our families, friends and Yackandandah in 1866, neighbours are coping with the lack of freedom to interact with others. (fascinating stories of his Our elderly folk in Aged Care Facilities have missed the pleasure of early years in regular non family visitors. Kathleen, a 99 year old Lone Member, is a were published in an resident in an aged care facility who has missed the usual outings but earlier edition of The has been active knitting rugs and gathering food for the homeless. Advocate). Canon May travelled extensively As families moved around the country for a variety of reasons, members throughout the area on found themselves living in parishes that did not have a Mothers’ Union his horse and became Branch. In 1967 the Australian Central Council became concerned with the first Vicar to Scott built the church thriving gold mining town, white ant haven, has the number of members who wished to retain their membership but members of the Church from locally quarried with a district population been replaced with a were unable to attend regular meetings. Mrs T Kitley was appointed in El Dorado. In 1868 granite and there is a in the hundreds, if not sizeable mud brick hall, a site was selected by as the first Commonwealth Correspondent to compile a roll of all Lone very old photograph thousands. But once built by the community the then incumbent at Members throughout Australia. To reach these members the Mia Mia hanging in the Guild Hall the gold and tin mining in conjunction with the Beechworth, the Rev. published information about this new department. Each diocese then of them standing by the ceased, the population LEAP scheme and is W.L.C. Howard, and a appointed a Lone Members’ Correspondent. Mrs Elizabeth Woodyard completed church. shrank and it became the now a haven for children committee was set up to corresponds regularly with the 33 Lone Members in Wangaratta peaceful small country with their Homework supervise the building of The Foundation Stone town that it is today. Club and school holiday Diocese. Miss Cate Rankin and Mrs Robyn Aulmann ensure that these St Jude’s Church. members receive their copies of the Mia Mia. was laid on 12th Over the years, however, Activity Days, monthly October 1870 by the this picturesque little ‘Cuppa and Chat’ get Bishop Perry, the first Venerable Archdeacon church has been lovingly togethers plus various Earlier this year our Australian President, Rev’d Anne Kennedy, Anglican Bishop of J.J. Tucker D.D., Rector cared for, maintained meetings. It also houses received a request from the World Wide President Mrs Sheran Harper Melbourne, preached of Holy Trinity Church, and added to. In 1962 a community library. for financial help to save Mary Sumner House, the centre of Mothers’ at the Courthouse on Wangaratta, with a it was given National Union. As Mary Sumner House is considered a charity, staff accepted 16th April 1869; at a parchment laid in a box Trust classification By worldly standards a heavy pay cut to ensure the continuation and completion of ongoing meeting afterwards placed under the stone. on architectural and this Church is small projects. One Million pounds was the estimated need to ensure that building matters were However, the position historical grounds. The and humble. Yet there education, peace and reconciliation, parenting skills, micro finances, carried a stage further of the stone was never present Altar rails are is beauty in its very health and wellbeing were financed and coordinated by members of and arrangements were marked, and to this day a gift from the church simplicity. As you walk Mary Sumner House. Wangaratta Diocese sent $1,000 and individual made for a Lay Reader to it has never been found, of St James the Less, between the ancient members contributed a further $620.00. Australian members contributed conduct services until a in spite of efforts by the Mt Eliza, and are also Kurrajong trees, over a total of $81,928.00 minister was appointed. army with mine detectors National Trust classified original paving stones Bishop Perry indicated in 1954. A replacement and when the window and through the old Mrs Harper and staff at Mary Sumner House have sent their “heartfelt he would include El plaque has been placed above the Altar needed doors, with the sun thanks for our kindness and generosity in reaching out to support the Dorado in his annual visit in the church wall. The repair, some of the shining in and reflecting central charity of Mothers’ Union.” throughout the Diocese, first service in St. Jude’s original Waterford glass off the brass in the (which, until 1902, was held in April 1871. was retained in it. Sanctuary, there is an covered the whole of overwhelming sense of Lester & Son Victoria). 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from the Bishop

Dear People and Friends of the Diocese

Trials and Challenges This has been a year of trials and challenges. Two months to go before Christmas and yet we are not sure how things will turn out during these uncertain times. This is life now, never knowing what tomorrow will bring. As people of faith we do believe in ‘the word made flesh’ and we trust in God’s purpose for our lives. Yet within our human frailty we doubt, lose faith and become disillusioned with what is happening all around us. We look Photo above: Left to Right Tim Williams, Leslie Presley, Julie Torpey, Rev Michael Jones, Janice at others with the hope that we can have what they have and do what they do, forgetting Jones, Penny Kenny, Don Presley and Norm Kenny that those who have risen above challenging situations also had to endure pain, suffering and even their own disillusionment. Even when we do not know what tomorrow will bring, Farewell to Rev Michael the reality is that tomorrow will come - and so we continue to hope and pray. The Tomorrow When the tomorrow comes, we are still not sure what it will look like. It may continue some Jones as Chairman of the of the pain, suffering and disillusionment, or it may bring about the possibility of a new embrace of and zest for life amidst the difficulties and dangers that we often face. In this tomorrow God is still present; God is still there as one who is beside us and willing to carry Finance Committee us through those ever-changing scenes of life. This is what we profess in the Eucharist, in BY TIM WILLIAMS He was Area Dean for the one financially for the our Liturgy and hymnody, but also, as we open our eyes every morning, we are gifted with North West for 6 years until diocese particularly, prior the abundance of life and what it has to offer. As we exit our abodes, especially just now in The Bishop and the 2015 when he relinquished to the Anglican Schools Spring, we are greeted with captivating examples of God’s creativity through our senses - members of the Finance that position to enable Commission, with school creation at its finest. Committee joined with Fr younger clergy to take this claims on diocesan funds Michael Jones and his wife leadership role. and a stubborn diocesan Thankfulness Janice for a luncheon at the deficit. What else can we do but let our voices rise like fountains before God in expressing Club Mulwala in honour of At the diocesan level our gratitude for all God’s blessings - God’s overflowing grace and all-embracing love his longstanding service to Michael made a significant The Bishop presented which God offers us through the very life with which God has gifted us . I know that I the Diocese. contribution as a member Michael with a testimonial of am extremely thankful for the opportunity over the last few months during this time of and then Chair from 2008 appreciation of his work in pandemic to experience the beauty of God’s gift of my family - Michelle, Kian and Kyle - Michael moved in 2005 of the Finance Committee, which was said – and the opportunity that we have had to re-connect and re-live those precious moments from St Chad’s Chelsea in resigning that position “ I DO with these presents that a busy world and situation does not always offer. I am also thankful to God for all of the Melbourne Diocese to in September this year. join with the members of take up the incumbency Congruent with that position the various bodies on which you, for your love, care and concern but, above all, your prayers, which are carrying me of the Yarrawonga parish. was membership of Bishop you have served in thanking on ‘eagle’s wings’ as I soar and navigate with you through these difficult times. He served there until his in Council and directorship you for your diligence, God’s promise is sure – we are never alone. retirement from parish of the Wangaratta Anglican passionate commitment and ministry in June 2016. Diocesan Corporation. rational intelligence to those Every blessing This period was a difficult tasks taken up by you” DIOCESAN BUDGET 2020-21 With October being the start of a new financial year the Diocese has issued a Clarence proposed budget for the 2020-2021 period. After careful deliberations on income and expenditure, a surplus budget has been achieved for the year. The charts below represents the breakdown. INCOME Synod Program 2020

SATURDAY – 28th NOVEMBER 2020 10.00am Synod Mass 11.30pm Synod in session 1.00pm Lunch 2.00pm Synod resumes (if required) * Synod will be held at Holy Trinity Cathedral, Wangaratta by either face to face or Zoom. This will be dependent on current COVID-19 restrictions. Members will be advised closer to the date. ASSESSMENT $291,600 OTHER INCOME $40,500 ALLOCATION FROM TRUST RESERVES $45,000 BISHOPS ENDOWMENT $85,960 ELECTIONS GOVERNMENT GRANTS $65,000 ADVOCATE $5,890 1. COUNCIL OF THE DIOCESE (Council of the Diocese Act Sections 7 and 12) RENTAL INCOME $81,727 INVESTMENT INCOME $212,265 One Clerk - who is qualified to be a Member of Synod – term ending 2023. MANAGEMENT FEES $33,000 One Layperson - who is qualified to be a Member of Synod – term ending 2023. 2. BOARD OF ELECTORS (Bishop) (Wangaratta Bishopric Act Section 5) Six Clerks - who are duly licensed in the Diocese EXPENDITURE Six Laypersons - who are qualified to be a Member of Synod. 3. BOARD OF NOMINATION (Patronage) (Appointments Act 2019 Sections 29 and 30, and Regulation of Elections Act Section 7A) Three Clerks - any person in Holy Orders who holds a licence – plus 3 Supplementaries. 4. DIOCESAN TRIBUNAL (Diocesan Tribunal Act Sections 2 and 3) Two Clerks - duly licensed in the Diocese and of ten years standing – plus 2 Supplementaries Two Laypersons - of whom at least one shall if possible have practised as a barrister or solicitor for not less than ten years and who shall be communicant members of this Church - plus 2 Supplementaries 5.GENERAL SYNOD [Elections of Representatives in General Synod Act Sec 3 & 4] EPISCOPAL $189,419 PARA EPISCOPAL $22,620 One Clerk - who is a Clerk of not less than five years standing GRANTS $22,000 REGISTRY COSTS $332,019 duly licensed to officiate in the Diocese – plus 1 supplementary GENERAL EXPENSES $173,447 ANGLICAN ADVOCATE $6,550 One Layperson - shall be a layman not under the age of PLANT EQUIPMENT $7,500 BUILDING MAINTENANCE $25,000 eighteen years and a Communicant – plus 1 supplementary 4 THE ADVOCATE October/November 2020 Remembering Revd Stewart Eiseman the edges of cliffs. On his retirement, Eunice and Stewart moved to Stanley just out of Beechworth. Their grandchildren have the greatest memories of their time in Stanley where most school holidays many of them spent their days roaming the tracks around Stanley with him.

Life in Stanley was where Eunice and Stewart had time to spend with family and enjoy the bush that lapped at their doorstep. It was during this time that Eunice began creating the iconic BY ANN HANSEN Australia, the family chance to consider Stanley Bears and, in (nee Eiseman) packed up their little responding to this their retirement, a new family and departed yearning and call to business was born. Stewart Alexander for Australia. Once the priesthood. Within Eunice was the creator Charles Eiseman was in Australia, he took a few weeks, Stewart but Stewart used his born in Armadale, up the position as had been accepted as past skills in media and The Reverend Father Melbourne on the Advertising Manager a theological student advertising to promote 8thMarch 1925. at the Northern Daily at St Francis College and develop their small Stewart began work at Leader in Tamworth. Brisbane and to work as little business. Eunice Raymond Brewer the Argus newspaper This was to become a curate in the Parish of always says that she in Melbourne in the the family’s home for St Paul’s Wynnum. couldn’t have done it BY REV ALAN JARRAD Ray, despite his illness, all about that point in advertising department. many years. During without Stewart. would be a good Priestly the Eucharist. During Then in 1942, at the this time Stewart was The family then lived in It is with sadness the addition to the Parish of third term each year a age of 18, he enlisted an active parishioner Wynnum for the next So much for slowing Diocese, along with the Cobram which now had different class from the into the Royal Australian at St John’s, Tamworth. couple of years. He down, between Stanley Parish of Cobram, notes a school population to College would attend Airforce and eventually Two years later, after was ordained a priest Bears Stewart also the death of Father Ray minister to and so, on the Parish Eucharist on was deployed to Papua building their first home, on the 11th February continued to serve the Brewer in Yarrawonga the recommendation of a Tuesday. New Guinea. Stewart Ann was born. They 1979. In 1980, Stewart church in the Wangaratta on the twelfth of the then rector, he was was a wireless operator now believed that their was inducted as Priest Diocese, helping out September. He was duly priested. Fr. Ray Fr. Ray was a huge and gunner who flew in family was complete. in Charge of St John’s, when parishes were simply known to the had previously been support to the rector Beaufort light bombers. But seven years later Surat (80km south vacant or parish priests people of Cobram as Fr. made a Deacon in the of the day and took He was part of the 7th a small bundle of joy of Roma QLD). This had their holidays. So Ray after his ordination Diocese of Riverina. services and funerals Squadron. During this arrived when Ruth was was a major move in many people across to the Priesthood in even from his wheel time, he met a chaplain born. the midst of one of the Diocese have fond Holy Trinity Cathedral Fr. Ray was a very chair in more recent who had a profound the worst droughts in memories of Fr Stewart by Bishop David Farrer. pastoral Priest and times. The recent loss influence on his future. One of Stewart’s Australia, a house with arriving to take their endeared himself to the of his brother Peter, who These conversations favourite places no air conditioning and service, usually with Fr. Ray came to Cobram school population as was his life long carer set him on a spiritual to visit was the a New Zealander who Eunice but also with with his brother Peter at well as the parish folk. during his illness, made pathway, which Warrumbungle’s, Mt wondered what she had whichever grandchild a time when he was in He was a Eucharistic life more difficult for Fr. underpinned the rest of Kaputar and the New struck. Eunice recalls may happen to be the early stages of the Priest whose faith Ray. his life. NP in northern the long drives to remote visiting. degenerative illness radiated to all. His NSW. Stewart loved stations for Stewart to MS. Despite this Fr. innovative approach to A much loved priest now During his time in PNG, the bush, it was one deliver services and of In 2010 Eunice and Ray and Peter involved young people’s worship at peace with his Lord Stewart contracted place he felt closest to Eucharists of only 2 or 3 Stewart moved to themselves very heavily will be remembered, malaria and returned God. But it was also people. He always told Wodonga to be closer in the life of the Parish. especially his “teaching The photo of Rev Ray home for recovery. On his passion. He was a Eunice that the church to family and medical Having spent some time Eucharists.” As the Brewer below was taken his return and recovery, ‘greenie’ before it was was full, even though services as Stewart had at Crafers theological Rector celebrated the in 2009 at the Cobram he resumed working popularised. His passion there were only the 2 of been diagnosed with college in the Adelaide Eucharist a pause would parish anniversary at the Argus. During for the environment them. The church was Parkinson’s Disease. hills in his younger be held so Fr. Ray could celebrations. this time, he was very was so strong that he full of angels singing Over the following years days, it was felt that Fr. explain to students involved in the parish continually defended and praying along with his health slowly began of Christ Church, South the Australian bush and them. to deteriorate with Yarra, where at one more recently expressed Eunice lovingly caring youth event he met a his concern for climate In 1981, Stewart was for him. Eventually, he Training for Ministry beautiful young New change. Stewart used offered the parish of St moved into Westmont Zealand girl with whom his great writing skills Paul’s Myrtleford in NE Homestead, where he became smitten with. to ‘fight’ for his beloved Victoria. Once again, he was cared for until When God calls, God equips!!! bush. Many of his letters the family was on the Father’s Day this year. Eunice and Stewart have been published move, with a major were married on the in newspapers all over cultural shift from the Dad’s life was full. What The Trinity Certificate or the Bishop’s Certificate is now 23rd October 1954 in Australia. This he was desert to the mountains, is true is that he loved called the Australis Certificate for Ministry. We are Kimbolton, NZ. They still doing up until about arriving in Myrtleford his wife more than would have celebrated twelve months ago. in the middle of winter. anything in the world. inviting all readers, Eucharistic ministers, Lay ministers, their 66th wedding Stewart was inducted as He loved his children Pastoral visitors, parishioners who are interested to anniversary this year. In 1976, Stewart was Rector of Myrtleford and and grandchildren. He explore the courses offered by Australis to contact Revd At that time Stewart informed that his remained their parish felt privileged to be able worked at the Manawatu position at the Northern priest until his retirement to hold and embrace his Andrè Du Plooy at vocations@wangaratta-anglican. Standard in Palmerston Daily Leader had been in 1990. great grandchildren. org.au. This course can be offered online. Interested? It’s North. In 1955, John, the terminated. This was time to explore and grow in faith. You will be supported first of their four children initially devasting for Stewart loved the NE of But what I know more was born. Three years him, but a turning point. Victoria, surrounded by than anything is that he throughout the process. It will be challenging, yet later Jenny came along. Stewart had always beautiful snow-capped loved his God and he nothing is impossible!!! Their NZ family was believed that he had a mountains and amazing knows that God loved complete. In 1960 the calling to serve God, wineries, many of which him. family moved to Napier but with the pace and became Stewart’s where Stewart worked commitment of a young favourite places to take on the Hastings Tribune. family he had shelved visitors. He loved Mt any thoughts about Buffalo and once again In 1961, with a yearning actually pursuing this we were tramping the to return to his beloved call. This now was a hills and balancing on THE ADVOCATE October/November 2020 5 Remote Learning at CCW BY CATHY CARDEN use as an ‘outdoor classroom’ categories/4938226/ and we enjoy the magnificent videos/33507555. As with every other part of view up towards the Warbys our lives, schools have been from our boardroom. The wellbeing of the staff at the greatly affected by COVID-19. school is also important and, at We have developed great Whilst we were not all various times throughout the agility, adaptability and flexibility physically at school, we had to year, events and activities have over the past few months, as be creative and adapt the way been held to promote a sense we have met the challenges that we do things and found of positive wellbeing. One of no large gatherings (such that these times of Remote such opportunity was towards as Assembly and Chapel); Learning provided us with the end of Remote Learning remaining connected during some opportunities. I have a 20 when a wellbeing afternoon Remote Learning; and personal mantra of wanting to was held, with activities such ongoing Social Distancing and provide a positive experience as mindfulness/meditation, mask wearing requirements. of ‘church’, faith and God and neuroscience information Whilst always a priority, the Remote Learning has enabled session, badminton or ‘free wellbeing and pastoral care us to connect with families and time’ on offer, which staff greatly of our students has been at homes in new ways. We have appreciated. the forefront of our thinking. adapted our Chapel Services A key component of this has and sent links for students We have found that staff and been encouraging the students to watch in their homes. students alike have turned to to get outside, enjoy the Similarly, Religious and Values the Chaplains during these natural environment, do some Education lessons were stressful times and we remind exercise and even do some ‘shared’ into homes, providing our communities of the love Meet the next generation meditation as a way of looking opportunity for discussion with and faithfulness of our God. after themselves during these family members (Example We encouraged our staff and times. We are very fortunate lesson ‘Slowdown World students to use these times of of impactful & practical with our school campus to have Reflection’ link: https://online. enforced lockdown to perhaps many outdoor spaces that we clickview.com.au/workspace/ find time for meditation, spend time in nature, and in the leaders quietness, remember Psalm BY STEFANIE BLANCH to commit and excited comraderie that come 46:10 - Be still, and know that to learn how they can with volunteering within a I am God. Trinity students enjoy the help lead and make a local community setting. And there is always hope. benefits of a diverse co- meaningful difference in They will also have an As I write this, restrictions in curricular program that the future. opportunity to challenge Regional Victoria and the North cultivates a deep sense themselves further and East are being eased and we of belonging, nurtures With over 50 students compete against other hope and pray that, with Advent their mind, releases their interested, the College schools in a challenge and the beginning of the new creativity, develops their was able to sign up 26 later in the year. Church Year just around the athletic ability and builds students to be mentored corner, we can also have hope personal character and by brigades from “The RFS program has in moving out of these times self-esteem. Thurgoona, Splitters been a great opportunity. and being able to gather and Creek, Lavington, Jindera I have made so many commune physically together The Rural Fire Services and more surrounding new friends and the life once again. Cadet Program is a regions. The students skills I have developed specialised co-curricular are taught how to work have already benefitted program offered to on trucks, draft water, me and it’s only been a those students in Year communicate, fire safety, few lesson,” says Year 9 9 and 10, and helps first aid, fire defence and student, Emma Sullivan. develop critical skills in much more. teamwork, leadership and These students are part problem-solving skills, all “Our students are of the next generation while building personal loving the program; it who are ready to lead, character and integrity. is a confidence booster and make an impact and has been really within their community. At To complete the program, successful with building the end of this program, students attend a two- life skills they can take they will be equipped with hour session after school away at the end of it,” said skills that will endure well each Wednesday across Rite Journey and RFS beyond their years in our two terms. Following Program Coordinator, classrooms at the College on from the devastating Mari Green. and lead them into the bushfires at the start of future. this year, we saw huge The program offers interest in the Rural Fire students the opportunity Service Cadet program, to experience the with our students ready commitment and Ecumenical Youth Service on Youtube BY REVD VICTOR ADAMS two teenagers and wife from Tonga. Amongst the stand in that gap, as Christ make a contribution to his attending, I further thought many wonderful things they did/is doing for the world. or her community’ (World On Wednesday 12th August what a special gathering it said that I want to share Conversations and the Health Organization, 2020). an ecumenical Youth service was to be part of a Youth with you were: Mental spaces for young people to One out of 10 people are was held. This service was a service, where young disorder can happen to come together on their own affected and nine out of 10 live stream event on Youtube were not shy to witness to anyone” and “It is easier terms, talking about the people never seek/get help. on International Youth day their love for Jesus. They to build strong boys and stresses of their lives and and was initiated by the offered liturgical dances girls than to repair broken being encouraged is an SOS Let us not forget our young World Council of Churches from Zambia and India, men and women””(Henry call to us all. “Failure is not people and their well- in Geneva. songs from Singapore, Hechiba). What is important fatal” (David Riddell) in other being, especially during Columbia and the USA, about treating this ‘unique words we can always get this time of Covid19. When Jesus said ‘Let the children Unlike in a Church building short testimonies from illness’? 1.Have positive help, get up again, knowing we return to normality after come unto me and do or big stadium, I had no various places across the self-talk/mindset (live hope is always eminent and lockdown, let us create not hinder them, for the idea how many people world. Then two speakers positively, speak positively). on our side. A definition of spaces and support in our Kingdom of heaven belongs virtually attended this were introduced to talk 2. Know your identity (from mental well-being by the parishes and communities to such as these’ (Matthew mass gathering. There about ‘young people and a faith/spiritual and cultural World Health Organization: for young people to have 1 9 : 1 4 ) were greetings from young mental health’ which was perspective) as well as your ‘Mental well-being is the conversations about the people from all parts of the the theme for the service. self-image and self-worth, state of well-being in which things that matter to them. This service can be found world. For a moment, as I Our Service liturgist from in other words “know who the individual realizes his or Let us help save this on Youtube as ‘Ecumenical realized how connected we South-Korea was Yihan you are!” 3. Bridge the gap her own abilities, can cope generation and pray for International Youth Day were, I was so grateful to Woo and the speakers were (between young people with the normal stresses of them. Let us welcome and s e r v i c e 2 0 2 0 ’ . be part of the Body of Christ Dr. Chiwoza Bandawe from and the rest of us) The life, can work productively embrace them. across the globe. With my Malawi and Lita Vatuvei Church in particular should and fruitfully and is able to 6 THE ADVOCATE October/November 2020 The Covid Gardeners at Benalla BY CHRIS POLLARD & planting, while Gwen started still keeping watch. GWEN TURNER a new garden at the front of the Parish Centre (Old Court There is another garden which Gwen Turner and Christine House). The postie used it as Gwen started from scratch and Looking Down the Valley Pollard, residents of Holy Trinity a spot to turn the bike and the is constantly adding, to which BY REV’D DR EDWIN BYFORD Close, are keen gardeners. ground was packed hard so is the driveway garden at Holy Volunteers were called for to Gwen made a no dig garden. Trinity Close. It starts at Gwen’s I suspect that when most of us talk about “The Church” we have a reasonable idea do some gardening around The garden looks fabulous garden and goes to the show of what it is that we are talking about. The Church is there. It is rather complicated, the Church. So, these two with cuttings from Gwen’s own grounds. Anyway, gardening is but we do know who we are and more or less what we do. Anglicans are not the “young” ladies decided to have garden and mulch left over what has kept these two ladies only Christians. We have become used to using the word “Church” in a number of a go at the native memorial from the native garden. sane, but I am sure you have different ways — Anglican Church, Roman Catholic Church, Uniting Church, etc. garden- after weeding they your own way. They would like I suspect, also, that most of us do not give very much thought to what is a “true ordered some wood mulch. When Chris had planted up the to give a big thanks to Roger Church”. What is it, truly, to be “The Church”? When the mountain of mulch native garden with Grevilleas, Cowan for removing two dead arrived, they spent over a Bottle Brush and Kangaroo trees in the native garden with At the time of the Reformation this was a very serious question. The authorities week bucketing the mulch into Paw and many more, she his trusty chainsaw and for a in Rome, and the Pope in particular, claimed that only those who accepted the the garden. The magpies were moved on to starting another lovely letter sent to them from jurisdiction of the Pope were in “The True Church”. So those who rejected this fascinated with all the activity garden at the back of the Parish Council. They had great jurisdiction looked at the fundamental characteristics of what it is to be the true church. In England, at the beginning of the reign of Queen Elizabeth I, it was and were always a constant office. fun working on the gardens very important to show that the , which very explicitly rejected source of amusement to the and several people stopped to the authority of the Pope, was a true church. In the second part of the Homily for ladies. Gwen moved on to the Rectory talk to them on their way past. Whitsunday (Pentecost) Bishop John Jewel, Bishop of Salisbury, set out the three garden where she weeded They hope that many more marks of a true church —”the true Church is an universal congregation or fellowship When the mulch was the roses and mulched with people call in to have a look. of God’s faithful and elect people ... And it hath three notes or marks, whereby it is JULY 2013 distributed Chris got on with lucerne. The magpies were known; pure and sound doctrine, the Sacraments administered according to Christ’s holy institution and the right use of ecclesiastical discipline.”

A true church preaches the Good News of salvation in our Lord and Saviour, Jesus StChrist, andThomas’s explains what it means in sound golfdoctrine. A true church celebrates the sacraments according to Christ’s institution. A true church does this in a disciplined way. I want to suggest that it is by this discipline that we organise ourselves to make daysure that we doat the first Sttwo. James After the various invasions from the north and the east that had brought about the collapse of the Western Roman Empire in the fourth and fifth centuries, Christianity CONTENTS spread back into what is now onSpain, 16 Francepoints and and Britain runner through monastic establishments.BY Yvonne Davies The Venerableup Bede, was earlydoug in thedavies eighth oncentury, describes how this happened in England in some detail in “A History of the English Church and People”. 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MISSION DINNER 2013 The Advocate Newspaper is published by The Reverend David Kerr There are many ways that we can organise ourselves to fulfil our mission. Mostly (pancakes made from a seed similar the Anglican Diocese of Wangaratta and is Christian ministry has been delivered in a number of different ways at theBY same Heat timeHer stammers. to buckwheat). during a communal and in the same places. So, for example, within two centuries of the establishment Born and bred in Perth, WA, David came to Melbourne in 2013, with a background in media meal, each diner tears pieces off one and the performing arts. Not long afterdistributed finding work across in his chosen the Diocese field, though, on the he 1st felt God of local parishes, there emerged two great mendicant orders of wandering Friars large injera wrapping it around the calling him to explore a vocation in theweek church. of Beginning every month his studies (excluding at Trinity January). College in — the Franciscans and the Dominicans. The Friars supplemented local parish and monastic ministries. WHile the plight of the South Afri- stew-like Wat. The portion resem- 2014, the road was littered with many personal hardships, but also many new friendships can refugees may not be front page and opportunities to grow his faith and gifts. Attending an Anglican school in Perth, he bles a cigar which is eaten as finger Editorial & Advertising Contributions Mostly, in Australia, the Church has relied upon the generosity of faithful people to discovered a talent for preaching when he was 16, and his tertiary studies sharpened his news at the moment, they are in need food although the diners at the Mis- establish churches and to sustain the ministry. Stipends did not come from great ability to apply scripture to present dayDiocese situations. of ItWangaratta was while taking a pastoral care course of the basics to survive their desper- sion dinner used knives and forks as historic endowments. Clergy were educated and paid becauseate faithful plight. people ABM found recently wrote to the at Royal Melbourne Hospital however,PO that Box he felt457 God truly calling him to ordained ministry. the money to pay them. We have always known that we need to hear the true is our western custom. Fruit is not Ordained Deacon in 2019, David has served in the communities of Preston, Reservoir, Glen Gospel and have ministries that are vehicles of God’s grace andBishop we have of equally Wangaratta appealing for plentiful but they do have mainly mel- Iris and Camberwell since 2016. EnticedWangaratta, by a change VIC of pace 3677 that comes with a rural ministry known that we have to work out how to pay for that. assistance for the Sudanese refugees ons. Honey is used as a sweetener for environment, he made a leap of faith and, [email protected] who are fleeing the fighting between pancakes or Honey Wine. The food after a few pandemic-related hurdles, Our historic structures involve the Bishop, clergy and lay peoplerebels working and together the South Sudan military was licensed as Deacon Assisting in Tel:the (03) 5721 3484 to make decisions about how our great mission of taking the Good News of Jesus is spicy but some dishes were modi- Alpine Parochial District in September. Christ into the world is structured and have adapted well to changingespecially circumstances. in Twic e ast diocese. The fied to suit our western palate. Meat He will continue discerning a vocationFax: (03) 5722 1427 As I have commented before, a crisis involves a mixture of threatBishop and hope. of the The Horn of Africa is appeal- can be lamb, chicken, goat or vegeta- to the priesthood, as well as developing future is not all doom and gloom, nor is it all rosy and sweet. Weing need for toemergency pray for all food relief for these ble (mainly root vegetables however the artistic dimension of his ministry. The‘It’s Diocese is not responsible for the Ladiesour members putting onof synod the final and allhole. the other consultative committeesdisplaced of the diocese, people as and with that in mind, together we plot courses for the future. the dishes served for the dinner were a form of prayer,’ says David, ‘when youopinions expressed by its contributors. the parish of St George's Numurkah lamb, chicken and vegetable). have a conversation with the canvas, held a Mission dinner on the 17th May The diners at the Hamon Par- it’s a conversation with God. You leadTheir views do not necessarily reflect the to raise funds to send to the Bishop for ish Centre enjoyed the restaurant services, you write sermons, you visitpolicy the of the paper or of the Diocese. The people, you listen to their stories, and then distribution as needed. atmosphere of subdued lighting, n D decorations and the red/brown hues you take it to the canvas. Ministry is allAcceptance of advertisements does not Anglica iocese of R Advocatediners enjoyed a meal of ethio- iverina about making meaning of the relationshipnecessarily mean endorsement of OUR R Supportpian food our cooked Diocesan by the parishioners. of the desert reminding them of the between humanity and divinity, and far F IVE OP RS BOOKSH ethiopiannewspaper food by is traditionally spicy or richness of the African landscape and from being a pastime, this is my way theof product or service. peppery meat and/or vegetable dishes the people who are now in desperate sending in articles to locating that meaning, of having that chat Specialising in Anglican Theology called Wat's and served on large injeras need. with the Almighty.’ David is also passionateEditorial deadline is the 16th of each month about advocating Indigenous rights, (excluding December). 238 Banna Avenue, Griffith NSW 2680 registry@ gender equality and alleviating poverty and Ph: 02 6964 0304 Fax: 02 6964 2257 wangaratta- homelessness; issues, he says, that require Central Goulburn Debutante Balls. spiritual action, a movement of one’sContributions heart and photos are welcome Email: [email protected] anglican.org.au towards Christ, to truly make a difference.(please limit to approximately 300 Mail Orders Welcome 14th, 21st and 22nd June 2013 words) for consideration for publication dependant on space and content with the understanding that they may be edited. Pictures should be provided as a high resolution JPEG (300dpi) or Tiff if possible. “Angels” CONTaCTS presents Advertising & General Enquiries a Concert for Fiona Van Bree Tel: (03) 5721 3484 Relay for Life Fax: (03) 5722 1427 Sunday 8 September [email protected] 2:00 pm Design & Production St Matthew's Church, Albury Debutante Lauren Newman and her partner Johnathon Lejins together with Kate Everett- Graphic Designer vocal & instrumental solos, ensembles, choirs family and friends at the 1st Central Goulburn Parish debutante ball held on the Mobile: 0429 951 711 14th June 2013. [email protected] Entry by donation Post -Concert Refreshments Three Anglican Parish of Central Goulburn Debutante balls were the social events of Communications Consultant Co- -Paul Fowler 0422 397 390 the season. 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