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Last month, at Bishop Stuart Robinson’s invitation, Anglican News Editor Lewis Hitchick attended a two-day gathering in Melbourne aimed at raising awareness of the 3DM movement, an approach to discipling and church growth through Missional Communities that is having an amazing impact in the UK, Europe and more recently in the US.

Last month, at Bishop Stuart Absalom. Alex is an Anglican Robinson’s invitation, Angli- priest who served as part of the can News Editor Lew Hitchick ministry team at St Thomas’ in attended a two-day gathering Sheffi eld in the early part of this in Melbourne aimed at raising decade. awareness of the 3DM move- In the mid-1990s the churches ment, an approach to discipling in Sheffi eld, along with the rest of and church growth that is having the city, were in serious decline. an amazing impact in the UK, Eu- Restructuring during the Thatch- MISSIONAL: Alex Absalom, principal speaker at the gathering, with Bruce Ollington, Vicar of rope and more recently in the US. er years had effectively closed Mulgrave; Nathan Head, speaker; David Wanstall, Pastor of Stonington Baptist; Ian Weaver, Vicar In many ways 3DM mirrors down the local steel industry, of East Geelong during the 3DM ‘Taster’ gathering at St Hillary’s, Kew. the pattern of the First Century the region’s major employer, and church, making disciples who community morale was very low. then go on to make more disci- In this environment Mike who were united by Christian and pubs; and in doing so, they literature. ples. And they do it in much the Breen was appointed Senior community and a common focus quietly started a missional revo- Mike Breen and Alex Absa- same way: by modelling Christ- Pastor at St Thomas’ Church. for service and witness. lution. By 2000, St Thomas’ had lom are both now based in the US like behaviour to a small group. Through years of experimenting, Led by lay people, each of become the largest church in where they have formed 3DM, Principal speaker at the 3DM he and his team developed what these clusters chose a specifi c England. a coaching entity that comes ‘Taster’ event held at St Hillary’s, they called Clusters, groups of mission: perhaps homeless street At the heart of it all was a alongside churches of varying Kew, in mid-November was Alex between 20 and around 60 people people, university students, Ira- church culture that didn’t just sizes to help them move into this nian refugees or young married create converts - it created disci- missional/discipleship model. couples. ples that seemed to live an awful They have also renamed Operating in a culture that lot like Jesus did. They trained ‘clusters’ as Missional Commu- Who is 3DM? was not friendly to Christians, regular, ordinary lay people to be nities (also known as Mid-Sized they understood that if they leaders, to listen to the voice of Communities, Mission Shaped 3DM is the expression of a movement that began in England were going to bring new people God and respond. And the people Communities or MSCs). over 15 years ago and now involves hundreds of churches in the to Jesus, it wasn’t going to be in they trained went on to train oth- With a strong value on life United States. Forced to “do church differently” because of an a church service. So they rein- ers. The movement spread. together, each missional com- increasingly secularised culture, St Thomas Sheffi eld pioneered vented what church looked like. The phenomenal growth of St munity has the expressed inten- a vision for the church of the 21st Century, moving from theory And what they came up with Thomas’ was one of the triggers tion of seeing those they impact to practice. They put Discipleship and Mission at the centre of it looks a lot like the church de- that led to the Church of Eng- choose to start following Jesus, everything they did and a movement began. In 2004, this church scribed in the New Testament. land report on Mission Shaped through this more fl exible and multiplied into two churches, St Thomas Crookes and St Thomas They went to the streets, the Church, which went on to be- locally incarnated expression of Philadelphia. What were the results? college campuses, living rooms come a best-seller in Christian the church.  St Thomas Philadelphia has grown to be one of the largest churches in Europe.  St Thomas Crookes is the fastest growing church in Eu- rope, seeing more than 500% growth in under fi ve years. What does 3DM do?  In partnership with the European Church Planting Network What 3DM does is help leaders transition churches or plant churches that are ready to move into this way of doing church has been streamlined and over 725 the future, reclaiming the biblical call of mission and discipleship for every community and every churches have been planted in just over three years. This has Christian. We have found that almost all pastors are asking three simple questions: never been done before in European church history. 1) What does the future of the church look like?  In a conversation with some friends of 3DM, US philoso- 2) How do we reach people who don’t know Jesus? phy professor and Christian writer Dallas Willard remarked this 3) How do we make missional disciples? might be one of the few times he has seen a group of churches 3DM is a movement of churches of all sizes: megachurches with more than 15,000 people down intentionally and successfully make missional disciples. “These to church plants with less than 15 people. 3DM is denominational, transdenominational, nonde- churches have a plan to make disciples and the plan actually nominational churches and everything in between; a movement of churches learning to thrive in the works” future by reclaiming the ancient practices of discipleship and mission.

An ethical investment alternative ... Anglican Development Fund Dio- cese of Bathurst Phone: (02) 6331 1722 or (02) 6332 2022 Fax: (02) 6332 2772 Email: [email protected] December 2010 3D Review Page 3 NEWS Covenant and Kingdom: Biblical keys to mission by Lewis Hitchick which he described as Covenant “It’s his trust, it’s his relation- and Kingdom. ship,” Alex said. “You see, what In encouraging churches to “Covenant and Kingdom God’s most after is our relational develop Missional Communities, defi ne the core message of the heartbeat. That’s why he’s cre- Alex Absalom stressed that he Bible, and they get worked out ated us.” was not promoting another ‘pro- in all the theology that we put on Alex went on to explain that gram’ for church growth. top of it,” he explained. the themes of covenant were “It’s not about program, it’s He said that we were made in picked up very strongly by Jesus, about process,” he told the 3DM the image of God, which meant and helped make sense of what ‘Taster’ gathering in Melbourne that God should be visible in hu- happened at the cross. last month. manity, and his humanity should “We don’t understand cov- He pointed out that Western be visible in us. enant theology very much, but culture had shifted dramatically “If God is King of the uni- when you start to go back to these over the last generation. “We’re verse, that makes you and me themes that are embedded in STREET CRED: Alex Absalom’s experience in the rapidly- now a post-Christendom culture his royal emissaries, we’re his Scripture and fl ow through it, you – so what does it mean to do and growing church of St Thomas’ in Sheffi eld gave his presentations at representatives, his ambassadors see that foundationally, covenant Melbourne’s 3DM gathering credibility when he spoke of releasing to be a church in that context?” here on Earth. So we represent is about this relational thing, it’s lay missional communities to take the Gospel into areas the he asked. God as we rule on his behalf.” about our image, it’s about our Acknowledging that he didn’t He illustrated Covenant identity,” he pointed out. traditional church was not equipped to go into. have “all the answers”, he ex- through the Genesis account of Kingdom plained that the purpose of the the developing relationship be- two-day gathering was to share He then jumped to the story he’s in charge. What he really Father, he’s also our King”. tween God and Abraham, includ- of Joseph to illustrate the concept wants to do is to be able to give to “So once we recognise and some contextual theology and ing God’s covenant promising some tools he had found helpful: of Kingdom, showing that Joseph us his authority, but that author- submit to that, he’s the one who Abraham a son, and an infi nite moved through three phases of ity is only going to be grounded has all Authority. So as we submit “Some models and ways of do- number of descendants (Gen 15). ing and being church that have his life. in our submission to the King. to our Father as King, he will originally come out of the UK.” In the fi rst phase Joseph was Once we have authority in the also release his Kingly Author- at the centre of his own universe. right order, power can also fl ow,” ity to us: his Authority to go and Covenant This was shown through his explained. “You see covenant and make disciples, to go and change Alex Absalom introduced dream about the sheaves, which Kingdom woven throughout the our communities, to change this his fi rst presentation with a brief “Getting our iden- tity in Christ sort- he interpreted as his brothers Bible.” world, to make a difference – to theological reflection on the bowing down to him. “Covenant and Kingdom is go as effective missionaries,” he themes of Covenant and King- ed is actually the “What you see in the story this amazing way of seeing what said. “Because if we don’t go dom, showing “how they lead to foundation for all of Joseph is the story of pride the Bible is all about, and to be with any authority, how are we us having a better understanding Kingdom ministry (in Joseph), of prejudice (in his able to explain it so that people going to be missionaries? of our identity in Christ”. brothers), and of preoccupation feel that the Bible has been put He added that out of that Au- “Getting our identity in Christ and all activity, and all that we do (in his father),” Alex suggested. back in their hands.” thority came Power: “You need to sorted is actually the foundation “Joseph may well be very gifted, He added that part of creating be exercising obedience for God for all Kingdom ministry and all for Him,” but he has absolutely no wisdom a discipling culture and releas- to truly be releasing his power activity, and all that we do for at this point – or self control or ing people to missional service through your life. If you’re not Him,” he stressed. awareness of others, so God has was that the Bible had to be their obedient to him, he can’t trust He suggested that the Bible to intervene because at the mo- number one tool. But if people you with his power.” is frequently presented in ways ment Joseph is totally unusable did not know how to understand “This understanding of Cov- that make it far more complicated “Here God, the King of the by God.” it and how to use it, then “they’re enant and Kingdom give a fairly than it needed to be. Universe who owns absolutely The second stage of Joseph’s not going to get very far”. simple, fairly faithful way of “Actually I’d want to make an everything, is coming to Abram development happened when he Alex Absalom used two trian- helping our people understand argument that the Bible at its core and saying, ‘I’m going to give was in an Egyptian gaol, and in gles to further illustrate Covenant Scripture,” he concluded. “It gives level is a simple thing,” he com- you everything I have, because this phase Joseph and God shared and Kingdom. people a way of thinking about mented, “and the simple thing is that’s what covenant is. And what the centre of his universe. He put God the Father at the relationship and responsibility, this: the Bible is actually a story do you need to do? You give me When his fellow prisoners top of the fi rst triangle, represent- a way of thinking about image that’s all about relationship and everything you have’.” had dreams and needed someone ing the source of all relational and rulership, a way of thinking responsibility. But the only thing Abram had to interpret them, Joseph said, life. through these principles.” He said the Bible had two key to give God, that did not already ‘Do not interpretations belong “Out of our relationship to threads running right through it, Huddles belong to God, was his heart. to God? Please tell them to me.’ God our Father is the key thing As well as providing a theo- “If we’re going to be entrust- that Jesus teaches us in his prayer logical basis for lay-led missional ed with the keys to the Kingdom, life – that we can call him “Abba’, Father Identity comes from communities, the presenting team we have to be utterly surrendered ‘Father’. Out of that comes a understanding our offered an experience of what Covenant to the King,” said Alex. “Being sense of identity – who am I? they described as ‘Huddles’ – relationship with the Father, triangle half surrendered isn’t enough.” “Who I am is totally defi ned small groups in which lay and and results in Obedience. Two years later Joseph moved by who I am in relationship to ordained leaders meet regularly to the third stage of development, the Father.” (every two to three weeks) to when he was called to interpret He went on to show that from Obedience Identity share experiences and hold one Pharaoh’s dream and said, ‘It is this identity came obedience. another accountable. not I. God will give Pharaoh a “If I allow the grace to fl ow The Huddle also serves as an favourable answer’. so that I respond to him as my ongoing model of the relationship “What that represents is this Father, then my identity is as a and responsibility Alex Absalom King full and fi nal surrender: I can’t son of the Father - then that will spoke about. They form an inte- Authority comes from do it, but God will do it,” Alex fl ow into obedience. If he is my Kingdom gral part of the Missional Com- recognising God as King, explained. “God can now fully Father, and I’m his son, and we’re triangle munity model. and enables the release work with Joseph. Joseph’s pride in this loving covenant relation- Further information on 3DM of God’s Power. has turned to submission, God ship, then of course I’ll want to resource material is available on alone is at the centre of Joseph’s obey. Why wouldn’t I?” the website, www.3dministries. universe.” Alongside the Covenant Tri- Power Authority com He saw this as a picture of angle he drew a Kingdom Trian- Kingdom life: “God is King and gle, “because God’s not just our Page 4 3D Review December 2010 NEWS FROM THE WIDER CHURCH Give a gift of solar light this Christmas from Anglicord wants to provide lamps to top- Millions of people across performing students in Primary the developing world will spend Schools. Christmas in darkness this year Primary School students because they do not have access can only progress to Secondary to electricity. School if they pass their Year 7 Those that can afford it will exams. But bright rural children use kerosene lamps even though are missing out because they can- kerosene is expensive, gives off not study at night. toxic and environmentally-dam- “Bright kids need bright aging fumes, offers poor quality lights to shine. If you give a smart light and causes fi res. country kid a $25 solar lamp they Anglican overseas aid agency can pass their exams and develop Anglicord is responding to this a future beyond rural poverty,” crisis by bringing bright, safe says Fiona Oates. and sustainable solar lighting to Another important feature of some of the world’s most remote the solar lights work in Tanza- places, transforming lives and nia is that it is being delivered protecting the environment in through Anglican networks. the process. “People trust us because Now Anglicord is encourag- they know we are the Anglican ing Australian Anglicans to help Church,” says Fiona. by donating through its annual Solomon Islands: Solar Christmas Lights Appeal. Light Entrepreneurs Tanzania: Solar 4 Schools In the Solomon Islands, An- In Tanzania Anglicord has glicord has been rolling out been working in partnership another project with solar lamps It’s a sustainable and income with the Anglican Diocese of again in partnership with Bare- generating model,” says Ruaha, CMS Mission Partner foot Power and also with the Anglicord CEO Misha Coleman. Fiona Oates and Australian solar Anglican Church of Melanesia. The future lights producer Barefoot Power to The project trains unem- The success of Anglicord’s bring the gift of light to some of ployed youth so they can run solar projects has led to a high the country’s impoverished rural their own businesses selling solar demand in the Pacific and in school children. lamps to local communities. Africa, and Anglicord is hoping Many young people board So far around 1000 lamps to expand its solar lights work at Secondary Schools board be- have been sold, saving house- to more communities in these cause they can’t afford to travel holds up to Solomon Islands $60 regions through partners such as home every day. But few schools a week in kerosene costs, freeing the Mother’s Union. have electricity so students rely up money for other vital necessi- For example, next year An- on expensive and dangerous ties like food. glicord hopes to equip traditional kerosene lamps and candles to More lights for more birth attendants with solar lights study at night. people in northern Ethiopia so they can In 2009, 12 school girls were Next year, Anglicord wants safely deliver babies at night in LIGHT WORK: Providing students in Africa and the Solomon killed when a candle set fi re to a to expand the program to reach the remote Afar region. Islands with solar-powered lights removes the dangers girls’ dormitory at Idodi Second- up to 10,000 households in the The environment will also associated with candles and kerosene lamps. Anglicord has also ary School in rural Iringa District. Provinces of Isabel and Makira benefit as the program grows. installed solar-powered lighting in dormitories and classrooms In the past year Anglicord and if enough funds can be raised. According to Barefoot Power, its partners have installed solar in the Iringa District of Tanzania. There are also plans to target a single 1W solar desk lamp lighting in dormitories and class- entire villages through a project displaces one tonne of carbon in rooms in four remote Secondary called “Bright Lights for Smart its lifetime that would have been Schools in Iringa District, at a Villages”. If enough households emitted by a kerosene lamp. cost of $3000 per school. in the village sign up for their “So many people across the Ethics Classes decision The light is strong, bright, own solar lamps part of the profi ts developing world will benefi t,” safe and free. Students can now goes into providing lighting for says Ms Coleman. “With the sup- ‘impoverishes education’ study at night which means they community spaces. port of Australian Anglicans, we stand a better chance of getting a Archbishop of Sydney and tions posed by the faith-tradi- One of the critical parts of will make it happen.” decent education. They can also Metropolitan of the Anglican tions. For example, even though the Solomon Islands solar work Please support Anglicord’s sleep safe in their beds. Church in New South Wales, Dr the ethics lesson plans were not is that everyone along the chain Christmas Lights Appeal. To Peter Jensen, says the decision publicly released, it is apparent Plans for expansion makes or saves money from the donate call 1800 249 880 or go to allow the introduction of eth- that they did not include clear With donations from Austral- scheme. online at www.anglicord.org.au ics lessons during time set aside guidance on right and wrong.” ian Anglicans, Anglicord can “This is a very different for Special Religious Education “I congratulate Barry install more lighting in more model. It is not about giving (SRE) is “a bad decision, made O’Farrell and the Liberal and schools. Next year Anglicord also people something for nothing. under political pressure, which National parties for their op- will impoverish the education of position to this change and their many NSW public schoolchil- commitment to take seriously the dren.” other solutions the Premier and CLERGY MOVES and APPOINTMENTS “Philosophical ethics is not a the Minister declined to consider” real alternative to the study of re- the Archbishop said. ligion and it is unfair to confront “The Anglican Church is (Bathurst Diocese) parents with the dilemma of hav- committed to the future of pub-  The Reverend Roger Dyer, currently Rector of Wallsend Parish in the Diocese of Newcastle, ing them both taught at the same lic education. The thousands of has been appointed Rector of the Parish of Kelso. Fr Roger will be Instituted, Installed time. The ‘examined life’ starts volunteer scripture teachers and and Welcomed on Monday 20th December 2010 at 7.00pm in Holy Trinity Church, Kelso. with a well-rounded education.” helpers will continue to do their  The Reverend Joan Smith has retired from her position as the Chair of the Diocesan Dr Jensen said. utmost to deliver an orderly, chal- Education Council. Joan Smith was farewelled on November 15 by members of the Council “Our concerns are for the lenging and educationally-rich at their fi nal meeting for the year at St George’s, Parkes. children who now will be denied program in schools, week by an introduction to the great ques- week, for all ages.” December 2010 3D3D Review Review Page 5 NEWS FROM THE WIDER CHURCH National deacons conference in Canberra from Archdeacon Anne Sturt University and St Marks, Ranse Claire Lawler from the L’Arche Around 32 deacons gathered Community, Bishop Tom Frame in Canberra in October from from St Marks, Don Jamieson, across eight dioceses for the Bi Deacon from Harden and Judy Annual National Deacons Con- Dau who came as editor of the ference which was hosted by the National Deacons newsletter and Deacons of the Canberra and the Canberra Goulburn Deacons Goulburn Diocese. newsletter to encourage us to tell The theme of the conference the stories through those publica- was ‘Telling the Stories’ and was tions. backed by the scripture passage We thoroughly enjoyed the from Matthew’s gospel chapter company of the Assistant Bishop 5:16: ‘Let your light shine before of Bathurst, Bishop John Stead others, so that they may see your who resided with us for the good works and give glory to conference and gave a wonder- your Father in heaven.’ ful encouraging and thoughtful The conference was held at opening address to the confer- the Canberra Girls Grammar ence. School, an ideal setting for such a It was a great conference with gathering. The variety of speak- sharing of mutual understanding ers gave us all much to think and service to Christ. about. They included Canon The next biennial conference SHARING STORIES: Eight dioceses were represented at the Annual National Deacons’ Scott Cowdell from Charles is to be held in Brisbane in 2012. Conference in Canberra, where the theme was ‘Telling the Stories’.

Ann Wentzel installed Christmas Bowl delivers aid as as Dean of Bathurst crises loom in world’s hot spots  Former teacher Anne Wenzel is the first from Act for Peace becomes fi rst female woman to be appointed Dean Australian Christians who of a cathedral in NSW, and support Act for Peace’s Christmas Dean of a cathedral only the third in Australia. Bowl program in 2010 will offer a in NSW She grew up and was edu- life-line to thousands of refugees cated in Sydney, and prior to who are suffering through the un- Anne Wentzel was installed her ordination was a second- folding crises in Burma (Myanmar) as Dean of All Saints’ Cathe- ary school teacher of science, and Sudan. dral, Bathurst, last Wednesday physical education, dance, Burma’s military dictatorship evening (December 1) by the German and French. She is has announced victory in Burma’s Bishop of Bathurst, Richard a graduate of the Sydney fi rst elections in 20 years. Based on Hurford. Teachers College, California reports on the ground, the process Coming to Bathurst from State University USA and the was dominated, restricted and the parish of Mudgee, Anne Sorbonne in Paris. manipulated by the military junta. Wentzel has already contrib- Anne entered Trinity Theo- The elections have left the country uted greatly to the life of the logical College in the Univer- more volatile than ever, with erup- diocese since moving from sity of Melbourne to study tions of violence causing citizens to Melbourne almost four years LIFELINE: The Christmas Bowl will be a lifeline to thousands for the priesthood, where she seek refuge. ago. She has served as Re- of refugees in Burma and Sudan. graduated as a Bachelor of This Christmas, church-goers gional Ministry Coordinator Divinity, prior to her ordina- will be able to share the gifts of ple who have lost everything due tion movements in Sudan as south- of the Tablelands Region of tion as a deacon and then as food, shelter, medicine and educa- to ongoing violence. The camps erners residing in the North ask our the Anglican Diocese and a a priest in St Paul’s Cathedral tion with refugees that have sought already house 140,000 people; we partners to organise safe passage Canon of the cathedral. Melbourne. security from violence and perse- are monitoring the post-election back to their villages in southern As the installation ser- She served in the Parish cution in the sprawling camps that situation in Burma and preparing Sudan,” Mr Gee said. “Threats vice began, she was formally of Holy Trinity Surrey Hills line the Thailand-Burma border. for the possibility of an infl ux of and intimidation are already taking commended to the bishop by in Melbourne and was then Mr Alistair Gee, Executive refugees.” place and there is a climate of fear. representatives of St John’s appointed to the staff of St Director of Act for Peace (the “We are encouraging churches We must be prepared logistically Church, Mudgee, before be- Paul’s Cathedral in Mel- international aid agency of the and people of faith around Aus- and fi nancially to deal with the hu- ing presented by the members bourne as Precentor, senior National Council of Churches in tralia to give generously to the manitarian consequences of large of the Cathedral appointment colleague to the Dean and as Australia) said, “The situation in Christmas Bowl to support the scale migration and violence.” Board. a Chaplain to the Archbishop Burma is extremely unpredict- people of Burma during this pivotal A gift to the Christmas Bowl When asked by the bishop, of Melbourne. able. In the past days we have seen time and to support civilians caught can help support people who are “Will you uphold Anne in your She has had extensive ex- around 20,000 people fl ee violence in other crises unraveling around caught amidst these crises. prayers and share with her in perience in Christian educa- between ethnic rebels and Burmese the world”, said Mr Gee.  $30 can provide life-saving medi- this ministry?” the congrega- tion and small groups, youth government forces. The fi ghting With the help of Australian cine for two children in Gaza tion responded with an enthu- ministry, preaching and lead- has now ceased and the people churches, Act for Peace hopes  $150 can train a community siastic “We will!” ing worship, finance and ad- are returning to Burma, but this to raise over $2.7 million for the leader in confl ict resolution in The Order of Service em- ministration and social action. underscores the continued building Christmas Bowl program this Sudan phasised that ministry was She served on the Council of tension in Burma.” year. Reaching this target is vital  $500 can provide a family of always a partnership, both of Melbourne Girls Grammar Mr Gee said, “The Christmas to effectively assist the people of Burmese refugees with nutritious between God and His Church, School for a number of years Bowl has played an important Burma and Sudan. Particularly food for six months and also between laity and the and became the Vice-Chair. role in establishing security for as the Sudan 2011 Referendum To make a tax deductible gift ordained ministers. These two Burmese refugees living on the approaches on 7 January, where or to order the Christmas Bowl partnerships were represented Thai-Burma border for the past 25 the North and South will vote for resources, please free call 1800 symbolically and tangibly years. It is vital that these camps cessation. 025 101 or visit: www.actforpeace. throughout the service. continue to be a safe-haven for peo- “We are already seeing popula- org.au Page 6 3D Review December 2010 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Memorial the education is some how better. about it? The answer is obvious. Their leaving also signifi es their But the church is largely silent windows lack of concern for those less because it is so hopelessly com- Letters ... Dear Sir, fortunate. Public school system promised on this issue because Anglican News readers are invited to respond to My name is Susan Kellett and is responsible for the majority of of the private schools it runs articles and raise new issues of concern through the I am a doctoral student of The special education support. Unfor- and continues to open. To argue ‘Letters’ column. University of Queensland. I am tunately special education is pres- against private school funding is Letters of 250 words of less will be given preference. researching the memorialisation ently suffering serious cutbacks to argue against its own self inter- Long letters may be edited for reasons of clarity or and commemoration of nurses in and lack of support as a result of est. And this Diocese is no better space. Name, address and a contact phone number stained glass windows of Aus- social ignorance and apathy. than anybody else. A sad position (for verifi cation) must be supplied. Letters will not tralian public buildings, such as Surely, if the Son of God to be in when the implications of normally be published without the author’s name. churches, hospitals, schools etc. could associate with the lepers, the biblical teaching are so clear. Letters may be sent to: tax collectors and prostitutes, Keith Binns My challenge is going to be The Editor we have a responsibility to do Goulburn. locating these windows in a coun- ANGLICAN NEWS likewise. The money spent on es- try as large as Australia so I am PO Box 23 tablishing more Anglican schools asking for the assistance of the Lay evangelism BATHURST is a false mission, reminiscent Dear Sir, Anglican community to help me NSW 2795 fi nd these windows. If you know of monopoly. We claim we are I, too, attended Bishop Les- of any window that either (a) con- wanting mission but continue lie’s 20th anniversary of his E-mail letters to: tains an image of a nurse – such to create exclusivity. It is outra- consecration in 1979 (Editorial, [email protected] as Florence Nightingale, Edith geous that one third of the private Bathurst AN, November). Ah! Cavell, the New Guinea Martyrs, student population in Australia Sweet memories. Service nurses from the Wars or should receive two thirds of Fed- That probably says something other nurses, or (b) memorialises eral Government funding. Some about my vintage and the good This is a universal , eternal me. I quickly found myself a nurse – I would appreciate hear- private schools are accumulating old days, but times have changed message . defending the Gospel against ing from you. Please contact me substantial profi ts through fees and society has moved on and John wrote (3:16) (yes, you eleven sceptics. with the name and location of the and government subsidies and church seems to have lost much know it off by heart) “God so Many questions designed to church or building in which the even buying government land of it’s relevance in society of the loved the world that …”. trap me into contradiction were window is located in by one of to do so. 21st century. “Loved the world”, that means shot at me. I made a quick silent the following means: Over the last twenty years I read a small book many all, not just the nice church going prayer for the Holy Spirit to Email: susan.kellett@ I have watched the Christian years ago titled How to Give people, but all people. help me with the answers. uqconnect.edu.au church turn it’s back on the pub- your Faith Away by Ralph E. We need more people telling The main point of contention Phone: 07 3346 5269 (please lic education system and chose Little , that all Christians should other people about Jesus, just seemed to be the diffi culty to leave a message if no answer) to create it’s own. This move read. One of the quotes from that what does Jesus mean to me. accept that we all sin and need Post: Susan Kellett, School doesn’t encourage love and ac- book has become a guiding credo Dare we not tell every one Jesus to atone for us. of Nursing and Midwifery, Edith ceptance, nor does it create more for me, that is , “The only way about Jesus and His saving- After about fi fteen minutes Cavell Building, The University committed Christians. someone is going to hear about healing love? of intense discussion there was of Queensland - Herston Campus, As a parent, teacher and a Jesus Christ is through you.” I Your fellow pilgrim, a lull in the conversation. In Herston, Queensland, 4029. disciple of Christ I ask that the believe this applies to all of us David Sykes this short silence the child, a My sincerest thanks for any Anglican church not continue to both lay and ordained members Canberra. ten year old girl, took the op- help you can offer. create more of the same, but get of the Priesthood of all Believers portunity to say “All people are Susan Kellett, RN involved in the public system and Your reference to the reason sinners, no person in the world Herston, QLD. watch real life changes through that we want to tell our neigh- Clergy Retreat Dear Sir, has never sinned.” Christ’s love and grace. bours about Jesus is because we The silence continued for Natalie Milliken love them, prompted a thought I write to say how much I ap- Anglican schools 1 preciated the annual Clergy Re- a few more seconds and the Dear Sir, Berridale. about personal evangelism, that treat of the Diocese of Canberra subject was changed and my As Christmas approaches, has guided me since I fi rst met and Goulburn, held at Galong thoughts went to remembering it is with great disappointment Anglican schools 2 Jesus some 64 years ago. It’s the Catholic Retreat centre in No- Jesus’ words in Mark10,v14 and a little confusion that I write Dear Sir, Old, Old Story about Jesus and vember. Warmest thank to Bishop “Let the little children come to to you concerning the Anglican It was very sad to read Bishop His Love, as relevant today as it Trevor Edwards who planned the me, and do not hinder them, for Church’s activity in the Diocesan Michael Nazir-Ali’s article in last was in 1979 . Retreat and invited Bishop Gra- the Kingdom of God belongs Schools Council 2010 strategic month’s Anglican News, lament- I don’t care so much about ham Rutherford, former assistant to such as these. I tell you the plan (p. 6, Nov. 2010). ing the disconnect between faith ‘Bums on Seats’, as that everyone Bishop of Newcastle, to lead it. truth, anyone who will not re- As a teacher in a NSW public and politics in Britain. It is sad should hear about the saving love The addresses on the message ceive the Kingdom of God like school I fail to accept that Chris- because the British Christians of Jesus. Their response may be for today in the lives and exam- a little child will never enter it.” tians can turn away from their used to do it so well. Think that they come to church, but ple of Saint Benedict and Saint So the Holy Spirit answered neighbours and create exclusive Wilberforce and Shaftsbury for a that is a response to the ‘Old Old Francis, were extremely helpful my prayer but not in the way I enclaves. Generalised statements start. The sad thing here in Aus- Story’, not because of an obliga- and thought provoking. About 50 thought he would. I expected about the ability of these schools tralia, as I pointed out last month, tion to attend church. clergy attended which I am told his wisdom to come on me but to provide excellent and accessi- is that when Christians here in Your editorial mentioned is one of the largest groups at a he chose to give his wisdom to ble education and offer a commu- Australia relate to politics they busy-ness as being a reason to Retreat for many years. a little child which, particularly nity service are both derogatory tend to do it from the personal declining church numbers and I Each day the Divine Offi ce in view of Jesus’ words, made and divisive. morality angle whereas history agree wholeheartedly. Seminars, and the Eucharist were remind- ten times the impact than if I Christians who condone these has shown that the justice angle is conferences, numerous meet- ers of the rich Anglican heritage had received it. establishments are effectively more effective in promoting long ings and programs, can distract we share. I may never know it, but allowing the secular governing term change. us personally and as the Church Above all the opportunity maybe that conversation, par- powers more influence in the I thought of this again as I from our primary role, that is to for silence, prayer, reflection ticularly the ending, may have areas of most need. The few read an article in the November experience Christian faith and to and reading at Galong was very softened eleven hardened hearts of us left, are fi ghting to keep 7th Sun Herald by Leslie Can- tell people about Jesus . precious. which will eventually lead to scripture in school. We bemoan nold, lamenting the fact that there This applies equally to both (Revd) Robert Willson the acceptance of the Gospel of the introduction of ethics, and are few champions for public laity and ordained members, Deakin, ACT Jesus Christ and salvation for the loss of Christian celebrations education at the moment and that speaking person to person about eleven more children of God. within schools yet where are our the grossly unfair funding begun one’s faith is our calling. To How important it is to ac- committed Christians prepared by John Howard (two thirds of quote Ralph Little again, “If Defending the cept the Gospel of Jesus before to enter the public system and the money to the third of students you bought a good new washing the onset of adult new age, teach? The article highlighting at private schools) is likely to be machine or car wouldn’t you tell Faith prove it to me, wisdom takes the mission in North Forbes is a perpetuated as both Labor and the people about it, but why are we Dear Sir, over and makes acceptance so point for remaining in the public Greens seem to have it in the too so hesitant about speaking about At a recent luncheon with much more diffi cult - but not system. (p. 15, Nov. 2010) hard basket. our faith?” eleven adult friends and one impossible. Social stratification is be- Now there is an issue worth Why do I tell a person about child the subject of Christian- Yours sincerely, coming more apparent as the Christians’ political involvement. Jesus? Because I love them and ity came up. As it was known Ian Dowson wealthier and mobile families Where would Jesus teach? What want them to have the best, that’s that my faith is in Jesus the O’Connell, NSW leave under the assumption that would the prophets have to say why. conversation focused towards December 2010 3D3D Review Review Page 7 TRI-DIOCESAN NEWS St Martin’s end of year celebrations from the College Martin’s College student who Saint Martin’s College stu- had cancer last year spoke about dents enjoyed an activity-fi lled her experiences. Over $900 was end of year on the Wagga Wagga raised by students. campus of Charles Sturt Uni- The culmination of the year versity. was the college Annual dinner This year saw the inaugural at which graduating students are “Saints Cup” played between St farewelled and various college Martin’s College and St Francis awards are made. College (our neighbouring Ro- The 2010 recipient of the man Catholic College). The cup Charles Houen Citizenship award consisted of mixed Touch footy was David Gale who has given a – won by St Martin’s, women’s great deal of his time to both the netball – won by St Francis, and St Martin’s College community then the culmination was our as well as the wider CSU commu- nail-biting end of year Rugby nity, as a result of his great love League match which saw Marties for God and our created world. triumph over Frannies. David was the founding co-ordi- The fi nal fundraiser for the nator of the St Martin’s College year was a Masterchef cooking garden project. He also instigated contest to raise funds for Breast the placement of compost bins in Cancer research. Judges posi- the St Martin’s College cottages tions were auctioned off at the and spent many hours enthusing GRADUATES: Residents of St Martin’s College who will graduate this year, line up for the students to use them, emptying college Annual dinner and com- camera during the annual end-of-year College Dinner. petition was fi erce on the night them himself when others were too lazy!! – who knew there were so many velop green projects for the CSU He has worked with the CSU of the team involved training ses- Students and guests for the creative ways of making gourmet campus. Dave is also a person of Hamburgers! Cat Tuckwell, a St environmental committee to de- sions at CSU as well as at Cargill dinner were joined by Dr Ann great faith and has held leadership and Junee abattoirs and Knights Young and Raymond Heslehurst roles on committees in his home meats. The team travelled to Ar- who are Board members of Rich- church back in Terrigal as well as midale for the 2010 Australian ard Johnson College. This gave CLERGY MOVES and APPOINTMENTS the local Uniting Church in Wagga. Inter-Collegiate Meat Judging the opportunity for the College Dave is a great supporter of social Competition, competing against Community to acknowledge the (Canberra-Goulburn Diocese) justice issues and caring for others teams from around Australia as amazing gift of $400,000 to St and was a little disappointed when well as from Japan and the USA. Martin’s College from the Board  The Reverend Denise Channon to the Parish of Southern the Head of College advised him at The CSU Team was placed of Richard Johnson College. Monaro. one stage that he probably couldn’t 3rd overall and Andrew was That generosity enabled St  The Reverend Linda Chapman to the Parish of Moruya. Linda have a foster child whilst living in placed in the top 10 of all com- Martin’s College to pay off some will continue her association with the Chaplaincy Ministry Unit St Martin’s. petitors. This placing meant of the debt the college was carry- of Open Sanctuary at Tilba Tilba. Unfortunately Dave was un- Andrew became a fi nalist for the ing as well as establish two new  The Reverend Paul Cohen has been elected Area Dean for able to receive his award at the Monaro & the Sapphire Coast by his colleagues. Australian Inter-Collegiate Meat scholarships for St Martin’s Col- dinner as he was in Vietnam Judging Team. lege students. Dr Young was also  The Reverend Owen Davies to Priest-in-Charge, Parish completing his Honours research. of Berridale and Snowy Mountains with a view to working Yazmin Crossingham who is the guest speaker for the evening. cooperatively with the local Uniting Church. Awards studying Pharmacy, was awarded Applications for accommo-  The Reverend Kevin Farrelly has retired as Rector of Holbrook. The Marie Thompson Award the College Dux Prize for the dation in St Martin’s College  The Reverend Fay Fraser to Assistant Priest at St John’s for Outstanding excellence in second year in a row. The presen- are now open for 2011. More Wagga Wagga, commencing on the 3 January 2011. 2010 was presented to Andrew tation was made by Mrs Henrietta information about the application  The Reverend Kevin Stone to Priest-In-Charge of Deakin Gillett who was a member of the Dennison, from the Australian process can be found on the St and Associate Priest in the Combined Ministry District o f St CSU Inter-Collegiate Meat Judg- Bedding Company which spon- Martin’s College website www. Paul’s Manuka, St David’s Red Hill and St Luke’s Deakin. ing Team for 2010. Membership sor the prize. csu.edu.au/student/stmartins The following clergy were ordained Priests in St Saviour’s Cathedral, Goulburn, on Saturday 27 November 2010. Appointments are as follows: Fusion’s Food Security plan for ACT  The Reverend Vanessa Bennett to Rector, West Goulburn.  The Reverend Wendy Bloomfi eld to Anglican Chaplain,  We can feed our- hundreds of workers and produc- nology using only 10% of the water Ginninderra Gardens and Honorary Assistant Priest, Parish selves even if the ing millions of dollars worth of required in open fi elds to produce of Hawker. vegetables, fi sh, poultry and other fi sh and vegetables in both domestic  The Reverend Susan Bridge to Assistant Priest, Parish of tap gets turned off food for local consumption. and commercial operations. The St John the Baptist, Canberra. Canberra could establish its The paper has been prepared strategy could be applied world-wide  The Reverend Wayne Brighton to Chaplain in Priest Orders, own food production industry with by Fusion Australia, a Christian in areas of low or variable rainfall, in Basement Ministries. a ring of hydroponic, aquaponic youth and community organisa- both remote and heavily populated  The Reverend James Coats to Assistant Priest, Parish of and other intensive food enterprises tion. Starting in Sydney in 1960, areas, with limited capital and techni- Turvey Park thence Priest-in-Charge, Holbrook (January). around the perimeter of the city and Fusion is now an international cal know-how.  The Reverend Patrick Cole to Priest-in-Charge, Parish of become a world leader in adopting movement in 15 countries world- An ACT Environment Grant of Hawker (from 1 February 2011). a food security policy to combat the wide. In Canberra, Fusion ran for $15,000 in 2007 funded a success-  The Reverend Steve Clarke to Associate Priest (hon.) threat from climate change. 18 years the successful hands-on ful Fusion trial of aquaponics in a Combined Ministry District of St Paul’s Manuka, St David’s This proposal is the essence of a horticulture and aquaponics project cold climate. Red Hill and St Luke’s Deakin. Steve will continue as Director, at Lions Youthhaven Kambah for The Fusion paper also suggests Mission and Justice of Anglicare Canberra and Goulburn. paper to be put to the ACT Govern- disadvantaged people and refugees that under pressure from high food  The Reverend Helen Dean to Assistant Priest, Parish of ment as a positive response to the Charnwood. Murray-Darling Basin Authority from rural backgrounds. Limited prices and scarcity it would be  The Reverend Romeo Dinale to Assistant Priest, Parish of draft plan released last week. Un- bore water supplies forced an end feasible for 15,000 backyards in Wanniassa. der the plan the ACT might lose to the project at the end of 2009. Canberra to grow over $20 million  The Reverend Joy Harris to Assistant Priest, Parish up to 36% of its water entitlement. The local Fusion team then de- worth of vegetables, fruit, eggs, of Bodalla thence Associate Priest, parish of Pambula/ The paper recommends an expert veloped the vision of decentralised and fi sh a year. Merimbula/Twofold Bay (January). ACT Government Food Security and localised food production with Brenton Reimann, Coordinator  The Reverend Sonia Neville to Honorary Associate Priest, Task Force to examine the prima- low water technologies close to the for Fusion in Canberra expects the St Mary-in-the-Valley. facie case it makes out for extensive points of consumption. paper to be submitted to the Gov-  The Reverend Leigh Williams to Assistant Priest, Parish of hydroponic, aquaculture, aquaponic One focus of the vision is aqua- ernment shortly and to be available Ginninderra. and poultry enterprises employing ponics, a new and little known tech- upon request. Page 8 3D Review December 2010 BATHURST DIOCESAN NEWS MU Meeting looks at recovery from addiction  Family support a most sufferers had to reach “rock facility does some work with vital ingredient bottom” before realising they families, but other organisations needed help – “and even then had whole programs to help af- by Lewis Hitchick they’ll sometimes get out the fected families. James Hurford, a senior pick-axe and keep digging”. James also referred to ‘co- case manager and counsellor “Most people I knew got morbidity’ – when a person is at the Haymarket Foundation’s sick of me,” he said when asked affected by two or more disorders Bourke Street Project in East about the catalyst that had set - pointing out that multiple men- Sydney, presented a powerful him on the road to recovery. He tal conditions greatly increase the and disturbing overview of his also said unwavering support risk and impact on the person’s work in drug and alcohol reha- from his family had been a great life. bilitation when he addressed the encouragement. In response to questions about MU Annual Diocesan Meeting Not surprisingly, the focus gambling as an addiction, James held at South Bathurst on Sat- of his address was on ways that agreed that some forms of gam- urday November 20. families could help when one in bling had become much more The Bourke Street Project their midst was caught up in an accessible in recent years, and provides 20 beds across five addiction to alcohol or other drugs. gambling was often a factor in houses, providing a nine-month He said family support was co-morbidity diagnoses. program of rehabilitation for drug vital in encouraging change, and “In the recovery sense, a habit and alcohol addicts. when working with families and becomes an addiction when the INSIGHT: Lisa Skerrett assisted James Hurford with his His address was particularly friends of addicts he stresses person is willing to accept that it presentation on Recovery, which gave MU members a rare challenging because James told three words: awareness, account- is a problem,” he said. insight into the challenges of drug and alcohol rehabilitation. his audience that he had expe- ability and action. He suggested He suggested that early indi- rienced problems with alcohol that people needed to change cators of addiction might include addiction himself, and had seen their initial responses in these not connecting with people as  Maintenance – making Further information on the at fi rst hand the distress that the key areas. well, or needing a drink before changed behaviour ‘normal’ Haymarket Foundation is avail- condition causes to sufferers and “Awareness – perhaps you’re going to the party: “These are  Termination (or relapse) able from the Clinic at 165b their friends and families. not fully aware. You know – ‘last certainly warning signs. Addic- He said part of the process of Palmer St, East Sydney, ph (02) James Hurford was assisted in night he smelled of liquor, I don’t tion is a progressive illness, it helping someone was to recog- 9331 1969, or from the website: his presentation by a colleague, know where the money goes’, - will get worse unless it’s treated.” nise just where they were up to www.haymarket.org.au/Services/ Lisa Skerrett, who quoted sta- but then next week everything’s Outlining the stages of change in this process. index.html tistics claiming that on average, fi ne. It’s hard to know, hard to involved in modifying behaviour, for every alcoholic there are 16 get that awareness and it really James said there were six steps in other people directly affected, is risky to speak up. But where the process. He listed these as: with three or four being very there’s smoke, there’s usually  Precontemplation – not want- Depression support closely associated with the person fi re.” ing to look at change, but the For anyone with a family member or friend affected by concerned. Speaking about accountabil- thought has been planted in “That’s why, in our program, ity, James said it was easy to some way. depression, James Hurford recommended contacting: it’s referred to as a ‘family dis- rationalise: “It’s just his personal  Contemplation – recognition Black Dog Institute ease’,” she added. stuff; it’s not my problem; I don’t that some action is needed. 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Development Fund Historic confi rmation service at Sutton from the parish It was 59 years since a Confi r- CEO calls it a day mation service had been held at St Peter’s, Sutton. From February 1951 until November 2010 new confi rmees from St Peter’s had taken preparation classes and been confi rmed at St John the Baptist Church, Reid, Canberra, mother church to St Peter’s. On Friday evening 12th No- vember, 2010, a delightful, re- laxed and special Confi rmation Service was held at St Peter’s. Six young people from Sutton school area were presented for Confi rmation to Bishop Trevor Edwards, Assistant Bishop of Canberra and Goulburn. LOCAL HISTORY: Taking part in the fi rst confi rmation at The Confi rmation service was Sutton in almost 60 years were: (back) Parish priest Paul Black, the culmination of a period of prep- Bishop Trevor Edwards, Rev’d David Hill, Graeme Searle, Kylie aration sessions given by Reverend Searle; (front) Jodie Taylor, Ayla Lucas, Peter Zahra, Breanna David Hill, St Peter’s Minister and Reynolds, Michael Develin. his wife, Barbara. Thanks to Sut- ton school’s Principal the sessions to the Bishop. with the gift of a Bible. were held at the Sutton school. Michael Develin, Breanna It is hoped that the 2010 Once friends and proud parents Reynolds, Kylie Searle, Graeme Confi rmation will be followed were seated, the ceremony began. Searle, Jodie Taylor and Peter by many more at St Peter’s. Holding their confi rmation can- Zahra were then confirmed by Reverend and Mrs Hill are al- dles the candidates led the clergy Bishop Trevor. ready looking forward to a 2011 into the church. Assisting Bishop While Ayla Lucas did not ask Confi rmation service. Trevor with the service were Rev- for confi rmation, she joined her For information about St MOVING ON: Retiring after a decade as CEO of the Anglican erend Paul Black, Rector of the classmates to receive a blessing Peter’s services contact Peter Development Fund, Barry Avent said he will miss the personal Parish, and Reverend David Hill, from the Bishop. Cartwright (6230 3202), David contact with clients. St Peter’s Minister. Reverend and Each new confi rmee was wel- Yates (6238 3125) or St John’s Mrs Hill presented the candidates comed by St Peter’s congregation Parish Offi ce (6248 8399). by Lewis Hitchick where a new and younger CEO After ten years as CEO of might provide an opportunity Canberra-Goulburn Diocese’ to review it operations, and Anglican Development Fund, “perhaps make it a little more Barry Avent will turn off his attuned to where things are” Contribution of sisters recognised offi ce computer for the last time “That won’t necessarily Congratulations to Caroline on Friday December 10. mean a lot of change quickly, Gliddon (Curtin parish) and Since taking on the role but you have to be savvy with Nicole Gliddon (Kambah parish) from Bruce Duke in June 2000, what’s happening in the market- who both received the Medal of Barry Avent has seen the ADF place and move in conjunction ‘Member of The Most Vener- grow from an asset portfolio of with that,” he said. able Order of the Hospital of $8.7 million to its present $67 Barry and his wife Val will Saint John of Jerusalem’ by her million. be retiring to their home state Excellency the Governor Gen- “The growth came from our of Victoria, where they will be eral at Government House on 17 link to the development of the building on a block of land they November. diocesan schools – Burgmann, have already bought at Barwon Membership of the Order of The Riverina Anglican College, Heads, near Geelong. St John recognises outstanding St Peter’s and latterly, Sapphire “When I came into the job, contributions to the work of the Coast,” he explained. He added (my predecessor) Bruce Duke Order of St John which normally that deposits had increased suggested we job-share the involves several years of volun- significantly over the decade role,” he said. “Then a month tary service. as well. before I started, he decided he Those selected have gener- However, he pointed out that had too much on his plate so ally acted in such a manner as despite its growth the Fund had he said I could take in on a run to strengthen the spirit of man- not expanded its staff. it. But it’s been terrifi c, a very kind as refl ected in the order’s VENERABLE ORDER: Caroline and Nicole Gliddon display rewarding thing to do. A bit “We’ve been able to run the first motto, Pro Fide (for the the medals of membership of the Order of St John, presented by like running your own bank, in operation using the same staff faith) and to encourage and pro- NSW Governor Marie Bashir. base, but by refi ning systems a way.” mote humanitarian and charitable and running it smarter,” he He conceded that will “prob- work aiding those in sickness, received their medals included, Gregory the Great, Abbot Probus explained, conceding that op- ably miss it a bit”. suffering, and/or danger as re- Nicole’s service to the Cadet pro- established a hospice for the lost, erations were now approaching “The thing I’ll miss will be fl ected in the order’s other motto, gram and recognition of her work the sick and the injured, in the a stage where more personnel the personal stimulation that Pro Utilitate Hominum (for the in the area of casualty simulation midst of confl ict and upheaval. might soon be needed. you pick up from the day-to-day service of mankind.) and Caroline’s support to Terri- Ever since, the Hospital and Barry Avent said he has contact with customers and the As those who know them tory staff and her work in making its Order have remained a symbol thoroughly enjoyed his time challenges you get in doing the are aware, Nicole and Caroline sure members are prepared and of Christ’s love and compassion with the ADF, and can not think job. It’s the sort of thing that are both active volunteers of the adequately resourced to provide in a world where suffering and of any major disappointments keeps you going, it keeps you Operations Branch of St John services to the public. adversity continue. associated with the job. young.” Ambulance Australia (ACT) and In her speech, Her Excellency The day was an acknowledge- “It’s not been hard to hop (Meet Barry Avent’s succes- have a combined service to the honoured the ancient tradition of ment and celebration of distin- out of bed and come to work,” sor, Doug Bucknell, on page organisation and its service to the the work of St John which began guished service shared by Caro- he commented. 11.) community of more than 40 years. as a small beacon of light in the line’s and Nicole’s family and He said the Development Some of their work recog- city of Jerusalem over 14 centuries friends who included the Rev’d Fund was probably at the stage nised in the citations as they ago, when, at the request of Pope Peta Thorpe and Rev’d Ann Burt. Page 10 3D3D Review Review December 2010 BISHOPS’ COLUMNS The promise of Christmas A celebration of the

It is odd that Christmas should be so through the actions of Jesus Christ our Lord. popular, because in a secular age its speaks The birth of Christ is above all else, the dec- overlooked Bishop so sharply, uncompromisingly, even out- laration in visible terms that to God no human rageously. life is simply a meaningless statistic and that In a previous parish I once owned a set Doug Its says that God is real - so real in fact no human being is faceless - God becom- of little children’s Christmas story books. that in one place and at ing man not only gives There were 14 of them and each told Stevens one time he was born, dignity, but a purpose and the story of the birth of Jesus form a dif- ferent perspective ... a camel that carried walked and talked, had Bishop a future for every person a home address, suffered who will claim it. the ‘wise’ men, the donkey that carried pretty much summed up the mood of our Mary, the little son of the innkeeper where rural people – nature is against us and and died as a man. Richard It is a tragic betrayal And it says that sal- of that essence of the Jesus was born, old Simeon and Anna who the governments and city people don’t greeted the saviour-baby when he was understand us. vation, whether you Hurford Gospel if the Story of mean personal whole- Christmas is turned sim- brought to the temple among them. Another expression of this country ness, social wellbeing, ply into a moral exhor- There were also Mary’s story and Jo- sense of alienation is the feeling that or political freedom; tation to be kind to the seph’s story but the focus was on the story Sydney people regard western NSW as whether you mean salvation now in this underprivileged! To the rich and the poor from the point of view of the behind-the- being Penrith and the Blue Mountains earthly life or salvation in the world beyond of all nations the Good News remains the scenes, often overlooked people. and that our state politicians sees NSW physical death; that salvation is through this same: that all human beings are the objects Christmas however is a celebration of as an anagram of Newcastle, Sydney and God - become - man, and through him, of God’s life-giving love. To accept this gift the importance from God’s perspective of Wollongong. Jesus the Christ, alone. of God is to be set free of the fear of ultimate the overlooked, the powerless, the behind- They feel overlooked, surplus to re- God took our fl esh, our substance our defeat. Wealth will not ensnare nor poverty the-scenes people of the world. quirements, expendable. In the estimation humanity: the substance and humanity of diminish the human spirit. In the centre of the Roman empire, of the power-players all the action is on all people in the human race so that the fl esh, In the Gospel there is a hope for the ancient Rome, the place where Jesus was the coast and far western NSW is paid the traditions, the culture, the achievements whole human race. Perhaps the Christmas born and lived was so much a hick-town lip-service only. of all peoples and nations should be worthy joy has been slowly turned into a parody that 99.9% of people in Rome would never If city people and city politicians don’t of our mutual respect. In becoming fl esh of itself. Once, people gave each other have heard of it. Israel in those days was understand the issues of country NSW and God in Jesus Christ, the babe of Bethlehem, presents because they were happy. Now very much like country NSW today – in couldn’t care if they did know we can be gives status and dignity to every human life. we think of a person’s happiness depend- the minds of city people it was out there assured that God knows and understands. The urgent question for many in the ing upon the fact that ‘Father Christmas somewhere. In the whole of the 33 years of his world this Christmas is whether the light has called’. Country and far-west NSW is full of life on earth God was in Jesus dwelling of Christ’s coming can do anything to push Yet in the end, if there is nothing to give behind-the-scenes and overlooked people. in a human life for the sake of humanity. back the darkness for which there is no people except the material presents, life will After a decade of drought this year has Human concern, pain, hope and fear was material relief? Our Christmas consciences have lost all its meaning. been wet, frustratingly wet. Every month taken into God’s life and love in Jesus. may lead us to feed a small proportion of The Gospel of Christ’s birth, with all sees another weather record and this God understands the pain of coun- the hungry, and the public and private acts its implications of joy achieved through year’s apparent return to a more regular try people with crops that are drowned of charitable giving at Christmas might sorrow, still remains the greatest of all rainfall pattern promised farmers the best in fl ood water, plagued by locusts and lead long term to the creation of our solid Christmas gifts to the human race. Because harvests since 1992. threatened by our rising dollar; the pain of majority opinion which would demand we rejoice in eternal life there is a real cause There was feverish activity getting silo loggers, mill workers and owners whose that the affl uent portion of the world take for celebration: we have something to be sites ready for the fl ood of grain but in- industry has been sacrifi ced for the sake of continuous action to alleviate the needs of generous about and Christmas is a confi dent stead they received a fl ood of water which Green support for Labor; the fear of irriga- the under developed two thirds of humanity. restatement of this! all but wiped out harvest hopes. How tors, country town business owners and The charitable works we undertake must I look forward with you to celebrating much more pain can farmers suck up? country communities whose livelihoods never be forgotten, for without them talk God’s gift of himself in Christ at our wor- The celebration of Christmas this year and property values have been pulled from of God’s love becomes empty and escap- ship this Christmas. will be a very diminished one for many under them by a draft irrigation plan. ist. But they are not ‘SALVATION’ itself Christine joins with me in wishing you of our people. Christmas is the celebration of the over- - they are only parables or signs of the total every joy and blessing in this Holy Season. With the October fl ood rains came looked who are in God’s mind and heart. the release of the discussion report of the purpose of our Creator God - which is to +Doug draw all humankind into his unending life Murray-Darling Basin Authority and that Incarnation, Special Religious Education and Ethics Beloved in Christ, their utmost to deliver an orderly, reading programme. Some help  Assisting with sporting pro- With Jane, +Trevor and Ruth, challenging and educationally- with special needs children in grammes during and after Bishop Dean Phil and Sue, I bring you rich program in schools, week by this arena too school hours my warmest Advent greetings! week, for all ages.’  Assisting with maintenance of  After school care (and meals) Stuart In this past week the Arch- In the light of Dr Jensen’s grounds and buildings for children whose parents bishop of Sydney released a statement, I want to encourage  Being on the bus duty roster are unable to collect them im- Robinson media statement (see page 4) in people across our diocese to pray  Joining the P & C or serving on mediately after the bell rings relation to the ‘Ethics Trial’ and for Heads, classroom teachers governance groups (that some  Playgroups (that run after subsequent decision(s) to extend and ancillary staff in our Govern- schools now have) other siblings are dropped off) incarnation – his coming among the programme in NSW schools. ment schools. They are doing an  Serving as a canteen mum, dad,  Coffee/refreshments/chat for us (at a cost beyond our imagin- The Anglican Bishops in outstanding job – oftentimes with ‘uncle’ or ‘aunt’ parents at the school gate ing) brings untold blessing to all NSW invited Dr Jensen (as limited resources in very trying  Running a homework club or an I would also want to reaffi rm who receive him. He takes the Metropolitan) to serve as their contexts. English as a second language the need for more SRE teachers initiative; he humbles himself and spokesperson on this matter and In addition, I want to issue club after school and the possibility of Christian immerses himself in our culture the ‘Tri-Di’ Bishops (Bathurst, a call to action. That is, I enjoin  Overseeing a ‘SUPA-club’ people signing up to teach ethics and our ‘condition’. He reconciles Canberra and Goulburn, Riv- you, my dear sisters and brothers (http://www.nsw.su.org.au/pag- classes (should the programme us to God, he restores our humanity erina) have written to the Premier to think creatively about serving es/content.asp?plid=24) continue beyond the next State and he transforms our world view. and Minister for Education (in our local schools. I am aware of  Sorting/mending/cleaning/sell- election). Our self-perception must change NSW) further stating their (our) initiatives (both new or tried and ing at the second hand uniform I am convinced that it is our for we are now agents of grace and support for Dr Jensen’s represen- tested) that parish churches have store charter and our call to take up transformation. tation on our behalf. taken across our diocese. They  Hosting fund raising events for these God given opportunities. And in my view, our local The Archbishop rightly include (for example): essential equipment purchase Not only will we shine for Christ schools are great places to lovingly opines, ‘The Anglican Church  Providing breakfast before  Volunteering for assisting with we will also bless our wider com- and intelligently make a difference. is committed to the future of school to boys and girls who excursions munities. Age and education is For Jesus, public education. The thousands do not enjoy a regular meal at  Providing safe/fun holiday no barrier. of volunteer scripture teachers the start of the day clubs on school premises over And our model is of course and helpers will continue to do  Signing up for assisting with the long vacations our self-giving Lord Jesus. His December 2010 3D Review Page 11 NEWS FROM CANBERRA-GOULBURN DIOCESE Peace theme for Diocesan Women’s Conference More than 50 women gath- ered in Goulburn on October 29- 30 to participate in the Diocesan Women’s Conference organised by the Diocesan Council of An- glican Women. The theme of ‘Peace’ was explored through worship, guest speakers, workshops, a panel dis- cussion and sharing over meals. Katherine Rainger, a student at St Mark’s National Theological Centre described her experience of the conference: ‘An Anglican woman is a teacher, an activist, a sister, a mother, a daughter, a grand- mother, a priest and the list goes on. She can be employed in many occupations and interact with many different people’. When I was fi rst given a pam- phlet about the conference or- ganised by the Anglican Women from the Diocese of Canberra/ PARTICIPANTS: Women from Ashmont, Young, Canberra and the Goulburn region who joined in the Saturday program of the Goulburn, I was inspired by Conference, which explored the theme of ‘Peace’ through workshops, discussions, addresses and worship. these sentiments of diversity. I was also inspired by the theme who have settled in Goulburn was able to spend time with. The included: ‘It was great to see women of the conference “Peace” and and the worship services. I par- organisers in particular deserve Rev’d Gayl Mills’ refl ection from the diocese make new the keynote speakers Dr Heather ticularly enjoyed the panel which to be congratulated for their ef- on Peace: ‘Inspirational.’ friends and catch up with old ones Thomson (author and lecturer was chaired by Rev’d Caroline forts in organising a conference Dr Heather Thomson’s talk: in a relaxing environment with at St Mark’s), Donna Meehan Campbell and included Donna, of such a high calibre. ‘A lot of food for thought needing a programme to challenge and (author, speaker and member of Heather, Kaye Pritchard (Angli- As an Anglican woman in time on my behalf for digestion’; talk through issues. The worship the Stolen Generation) and Rev’d care), Jane Robinson, Rev’d Ruth her late twenties, I believe that inspiring.’ times were particularly special’. Gayl Mills. Dudley and Pastor John Abakah. Anglican women have an ongo- Donna Meehan’s talk: ‘Out- ‘I feel revived and renewed I was fortunate enough to be The diversity and depth of the ing and important part to play in standing opportunity to be a part and refreshed and happy that able to attend the conference at St responses were a blessing to hear. seeking, proclaiming and living of a sharing of a very special life’s I have spent quality time with Saviour’s Cathedral and ben- The whole conference embod- out the peaceful reign of God in journey.” other lovely Christian/Anglican efi ted from the content which was ied a spirit of peace and I have our churches, in our communities Pastor John Abakah and John Women’. presented and the rich fellowship. attempted to apply some peace- and in our world’. Gunn’s Workshop concerning Such positive comments re- Highlights included talks by the making strategies in my everyday Some other comments about refugees: ‘A very educational and fl ect the desire for women to get keynote speakers, banner mak- life. I give thanks to God for these various highlights of the confer- learning time spent together – an together to share, to discuss, to ing, discussions led by refugees amazing Anglican women whom I ence refl ect the positive outcomes incredible insight into a refugee’s grow. We hope this experience personal life’. will lead to more ‘gatherings’ of The Panel discussion: Thanks women throughout the Diocese for the personal sharings from and an annual or biennial Dioc- Canterbury Awards Lambeth Degrees such an experienced, talented and esan Women’s Conference. The Archbishop of Canter- gifted Panel’ bury, Dr Rowan Williams, has awarded Lambeth Degrees to the Revd Dr John Harris and Profes- Anglican Development sor John Harper, in Lambeth Palace. Fund appoints new CEO The Revd Dr John Harris was awarded a degree of Doctor The Anglican Development of Divinity in recognition of his Fund is pleased to announce the outstanding contribution as a appointment of Douglas Bucknell Bible scholar and translator, his as CEO to replace Barry Avent advocacy on behalf of Aboriginal who is retiring after 10 years with Australians and his unstinting the Fund. endeavours to raise awareness Chair of the Fund, David of indigenous issues within the Horton, said that Douglas brings church and the wider Australian a broad range of skills and experi- community. ence in banking and policy areas After the ceremony, Dr Har- following employment with the ris presented a painting to the EXCHANGE: Dr John Harris presents Archbishop of National Australia Bank, HSBC, Archbishop on behalf of the Abo- Canterbury Dr Rowan Williams with a painting from the APRA and ARIA. riginal churches of Arnhem Land Aboriginal churches of the Northern Territory, after receiving Mr Horton said that Barry had NEW CEO: Douglas Bucknell in the Diocese of the Northern his Doctor of Divinity award. overseen a period of extraordi- Territories. nary growth for the Fund, during and mission. John Harris is well known awarded a degree of Doctor ine academic award, although which assets had grown from Douglas comes from a family in the Diocese of Canberra and in Music in recognition of his candidates are exempt from both $8.3million to $66.7m under farming background and runs a Goulburn, serving as a part time distinguished contribution to the residential and examination re- sound prudential guidelines. small grazing property near Gun- lecturer at St Mark’s National development and appreciation of quirements. The special awards He went on to say that Doug- ning where he is a member of the Theological Centre. He is also church music as a scholar, admin- are made on merit in recognition las’s appointment would provide local parish along with his wife widely known as the author istrator, teacher and composer of the recipients’ contribution to an opportunity to continue the Sarah and three children. of One Blood, a record of the and to a greater understanding of religious, academic and public life. groundwork established over Douglas said that he was church’s relationship with indig- the relationship between music Lambeth Degrees can be previous years and to explore excited at the prospect of joining enous Australians. and the liturgy of the church. awarded in Divinity, Law, Arts, avenues for growing the Fund the Diocesan team and exploring Professor John Harper was The Lambeth Degree is a genu- Literature, Medicine and Music. in line with the Diocesan vision the challenges ahead. Page 12 3D Review December 2010 NEWS FROM RIVERINA DIOCESE NATSIAC comes to Griffith During early October the The Mayor of Griffith and Diocese of Riverina and the par- other local civic and community ish of Griffi th were privileged to leaders gathered at the Griffi th host the annual conference of the City Art Gallery to publicly National Aboriginal and Torres welcome the NATSIAC visitors Strait Islander Anglican Congress at a civic reception and on the – NATSIAC. Sunday of the conference the The visiting delegates rep- delegates visited a number of resented most Dioceses of the local parishes. Australian Church and came from A highlight of the gathering as far away as the Northern Terri- was to have been a visit to the tory, the Torres Strait islands and Warangesda Mission at Darlington North Queensland. Point but this was unfortunately During their fi ve day gather- rained out in spectacular fashion. ing there were a number of im- During the time of the confer- portant ministry issues discussed ence the Riverina region experi- that relate particularly to the enced its highest rainfall event in equipping and enabling of indig- a number of years and fl ooding enous pastors and evangelists. was the order of the day for many Central to the agenda was also places. the discussion and approval of a Delegates were however able new ordinance for NATSIAC that to participate in the ordination to had been discussed at the General the priesthood of the Reverend DELEGATES: Record-breaking rainfall and local fl ooding forced some itinerary changes on the Synod of the national church the Shannon Smith at St Alban’s recent meeting of the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Anglican Congress in Griffi th, previous month. Cathedral in Griffi th. but delegates were able to approve the new governing ordinance which had been discussed at the meeting of the Anglican General Synod in Melbourne in September. Bishop in Council wraps up 2010 with a dinner Jazz with Prayer at Barham After each Bishop in Council Hospitality Students prepared meeting it is a tradition for mem- and served a three course meal from the parish bers to have dinner together at at a local hotel. The Anglican Church Ser- Bishop Lodge. The school has a Memoran- vice for Sunday 19th Septem- However, on the fi nal meeting dum of Understanding with the ber, with Fr David Bond was for the year the members usually owner to use the commercial held on the banks of the mighty visit a local restaurant to celebrate kitchen and dining room a few Murray in the Lakes Complex the past year’s achievements. times a year. Barham. This year the members did Congratulations to the stu- Music for “Jazz with Prayer” something a little different. The dents and staff for a very enjoy- was provided by the “Double A” Narrandera High School Year 11 able meal. Well Done! Jazz Band. Following a gourmet bar- beque patrons were enter- tained by Glenn Heath and the Deep Blue Sea also Carl Riseley providing a small portion of the entertainment through club Barham’s Jazz Festival week Confi rmation ALL THAT JAZZ: Barham’s Lakes Complex makes a beautiful St John’s Anglican Church backdrop for the ‘Jazz with Prayer’ service, which was followed was packed to the rafters for its by a gourmet barbecue and further entertainment. The service Confi rmation Service on Sun- was part of Barham’s Jazz Festival Week. day 29th August 2010. Family and friends gath- and Archdeacon Bernard his Sermon. HOSPITALITY: Members of Bishop in Council, plus some ered to witness the confir- Thomas from the Diocese of Following the official pro- ‘extras’, at the dinner which was catered by Narrandera High mation of Jennifer Brad- St Asaph in Wales was the cedures a delicious luncheon School Hospitality students. (Back table, clockwise): Bishop shaw, Ruth Arthur, Elaine guest preacher. It was his was served in the church hall. Doug, Denise Stevens, Neta Everett, Rex Everett, Lawrence Hosking and Jan Canobie. first official duty during his The confirmation candidates Anbalagan, Coleen Light (obscured), Clive Jones, Paul Parishioners travelled from stay in Australia. would like to thank their spon- Kumasaka, Lynne Middleton,Robert Murphy; (front table): Pam Moulamein, Wakool and He started his sermon in sors for their support. Hall (Licensee’s wife), David Webb; David Bond, Di Gribben, Koondrook. Welsh but luckily for all lis- Special thanks to Wendy Narrandera High School Principal Mrs Jan Dolstra (at head of Bishop Doug Stevens per- tening he soon switched to for stepping in at such late the table), Val Elson, Leanne Heffer, Ed Byford, Glenn Stewart. formed the confirmations English and we all enjoyed notice. RADF Riverina Anglican Development Fund 58 Arthur Street (P O Box 10) Narrandera 2700 Phone: 02 6959 1648 Fax: 02 6959 2903 December 2010 3D Review Page 13 NEWS FROM RIVERINA DIOCESE Narrandera hosts visits from companion parishes from the parish School Holiday program St Thomas’ parishioners have In early October six members been blessed by recent visits of Ulladulla Anglican Church from both of their Companion conducted a Children’s Holiday Parishes. Rev Samuel Marsden Program in the Church Hall. and five other members of St The team included Steve and John’s Coffs Harbour came for a Jenn Campbell who are well weekend in late July to link with known in this area from their the locals. Griffi th days in the 80’s and 90’s. They joined in worship ser- They provided a wonder- vices, enjoyed a great parish ful program around the theme meal, got to know a little more “Knights of the King”, culminat- of Narrandera and were greatly ing in a family BBQ and Concert impressed with a farm visit. on the Friday Night. Saturday Night’s Church Service Both visits have been greatly and Meal all happened during an appreciated by the locals who are electrical black out, but no one very thankful that people were was phased as out came torches, willing to give so much time and candles and other devices to keep to make such an effort to be here. things rolling along. Anglicare Riverina trains volunteers in OPPORTUNITY: A very active holiday program at Narrandera also included opportunities for Disaster Recovery the team members to engage in quiet discussions with some of the children. In July and August, all Op plus volunteer workers through- Shops (Ardlethan, Griffi th, Dar- out the diocese. In the Disaster lington Point, Culcairn, Mulwa- Recovery scene, we would like Welsh visitors tour the Diocese la, Tocumwal, and Broken Hill) to thank DR volunteers from During August and September tralia for Fr Bernard and a sec- and cruise on the mighty Murray received our new certifi cate of Wagga, for their help in the the Diocese of Riverina played ond for Jennifer. In the space in the paddle-steamer Alexander authorization. fl ood affected communities of host to the Archdeacon of the of 28 days Fr Bernard lead the Arbuthnot. Presentation took place in the Rock, Lockhart and the sur- Diocese of St Asaph in Wales, annual clergy retreat at Galong, Bernard’s assessment of out- each of the shops and Riverina’s rounding district. The Venerable Bernard Thomas was the keynote speaker at the back NSW was interesting and Chair, Ven. Paul Kumasaka met For further work on the re- and his wife Jennifer. annual RAMS (Riverina Angli- not what one would have expect- with volunteer workers. He covery from that fl ood, Bishop Archdeacon Bernard and Jen- can Ministry School), spoke at ed – “I was led to believe that we thanked their work and commit- Doug launched an Appeal, and nifer found their way to Riverina St Martins College Wagga Wagga would see heat, dry, dead animals ment, as well as for their help we are receiving valuable dona- as a result of Bishop Doug being and preached at Broken Hill and and drought ... but this place is in providing funding for some tions from quite few people. hosted by that Diocese for a week Barham. greener than Wales – fl atter but emergency support & drought We continue developing prior to the Lambeth conference When asked about the high- greener”. recovery support. Parish (Community) based in 2008. Our Welsh guest arrived lights of the trip Bernard and This was a wonderful op- In August, we had Disaster Anglicare Operation systems, with a big reputation for his Jennifer nominated the trip to portunity to cement the present Recovery Volunteer Workers particularly in some small and preaching skills and these were White Cliffs and the meeting with partnership between Riverina Training sessions in four lo- isolated communities, as we well evidenced during his time modern-day mobile swaggy Ken and St Asaph MU and to extend cations, including Ardlethan, are hoping to visit all parishes with us. and his camel Mazan; a visit to that by making St Asaph known Griffi th, Deniliquin, and Broken for DR Training, and Op Shop This was a fi rst visit to Aus- Canberra; and a visit to Echuca throughout the Diocese. Hill. Management skill Training, Our former Provincial DR because these operations are Manager Brendan Delaney valuable tool for the advanced conducted all training sessions. level of Pastoral Care and other After this, we now have 60 matters of ministries.

PREPARING: Disaster Recovery trainer Brendan Delaney trains a group of volunteers. He presented four training days across Riverina Diocese in July and August, and the diocese OUTBACK EXPERIENCE: Archdeacon Bernard Thomas and his wife Jennifer, from the Diocese now has more that 60 accredited volunteers to work in declared of St Asaph, Wales, included a trip to the remote opal mining community of White Cliffs in their disaster recovery situations. recent visit to Riverina Diocese. Bernard Thomas also spoke at the Diocesan Clergy Conference. Page 14 3D Review December 2010 NEWS FROM BATHURST DIOCESE Dean of Exeter visits outback churches by Lewis Hitchick – which I did from Nyngan up The Dean of Exeter Cathe- to Bourke,” he said, adding that dral, Jonathan Meyrick, took the he had gained some appreciation opportunity to travel extensively of the sense of isolation felt by throughout the Diocese of Ba- clergy in the north-west . thurst during his recent three- However, he found some week visit to Australia. parallels with his own diocese, Jonathan Meyrick has had a which is geographically one of long-standing friendship with the largest in England. Bishop Richard Hurford, and acts “The population of Exeter as the Bishop’s Commissary in Diocese is a million, but geo- England. graphically it covers a huge area Shortly after arriving in the – Devon is the biggest single diocese at the beginning of No- county after Yorkshire, and the vember, he was guest speaker at diocese covers the county of the biennial Friends of All Saints’ Devon,” he explained. “Up in Cathedral Dinner in Bathurst, the north-west – and again, it’s where he gave some interesting the north-west – parishes can feel insights into life and ministry in pretty remote from the centre of an English cathedral. the diocese, and clergy can feel As well as accompanying quite isolated there, too.” Bishop Richard on trips to Can- He commented that rural berra, Goulburn, Sydney and populations in the UK shared the Newcastle, Jonathan spent time problem of central governments in quite a few parishes within having little understanding of the Bathurst Diocese. He drove to realities of making community Bourke and Brewarrina, travel- work in rural areas. ling out via Dubbo and Nyngan “The business of trying to and returning via Cobar and Con- make the church community COMMON GROUND: Dean of Exeter Jonathan Meyrick found dobolin. He also visited St John’s refl ect the life of the Kingdom preaching to a congregation of a dozen in Brewarrina was quite Cathedral in Brisbane. within the life of the community similar to his experiences in small rural churches in his home “I’ve now been to most you’re set in – that’s no different diocese in the south-west of England - although the distances sections of the diocese, either a task here, whichever bit of the between centres was somewhat different. through them or to them,” he diocese you’re in, than it is in said shortly before returning to Exeter.” England. He also pointed out that shipping together on a Sunday included 627 church buildings He commented that the great- preaching to a small congrega- morning.” with a total of 220 priests. sort of assumption” that this est impression he would return tion, as he had done in Brewarri- Rather than the traditional “The mission community is a needed about 150 worshippers home with would be the sheer na, was not a new experience term of ‘parishes’, the Diocese slightly new animal,” he pointed to make a thriving mission com- size of the diocese. for him. of Exeter refers to ‘mission com- out, “because a mission commu- munity. “It is unimaginable. Com- “Exeter Diocese has lots and munities’, of which he said there nity might be a single parish, or Jonathan Meyrick said one of ing from England, to drive in a lots of rural communities where were about 150. it might be a group of parishes. the most striking memories had dead straight line for 125 miles you might fi nd fi ve or six wor- “There’d be a larger number It should be big enough to en- been the warmth and generos- of parishes, because some of the able all the essentials of a church ity of the welcome extended by mission communities are made community to fl ourish within the people right across the diocese up of several parishes,” he ex- given area.” and beyond (see his letter of ap- plained, adding that the diocese He added that there was “a preciation, below). ‘Thank you’ from Jonathan Meyrick Dear Sir, whose roads twist and turn at a major concern. What I have I wonder if I may express every possible opportunity, it found reinforced for me is the my thanks to Bathurst Diocese is literally unbelievable to fi nd sense that our jobs as Christian through you? yourself on a fl at, dead straight communities are basically simi- I have spent 24 days through road for 200 kilometres. But I lar: to be as much as we can plac- late October and November have also, everywhere I have es where the life of the Kingdom in and out of Bathurst, as the been, experienced generous hos- is lived out in and for the sake of guest of Bishop Richard whose pitality and a warm friendliness, the larger communities where we Commissary for the UK I am. In and the memory of that will stay are set - to refl ect and to be signs addition to visits to Cathedrals with me for ever. of the endlessly forgiving love in Newcastle, Brisbane and Goul- I come from the Diocese of of God revealed in Jesus Christ. burn, I have been through most Exeter in the southwest of Eng- As I go back to England, I parts of Bathurst diocese, into land where I am the Dean and take back a much clearer picture many of the churches, and have where the diocese is synonymous of what that might mean for you had the privilege of preaching in with the county of Devon. Our here; a warm memory of so much the Cathedral itself and in church- countries, our weather and our fun, laughter, generosity and es in Bourke and Brewarrina. I particular issues may be different, friendship; and a commitment also had the joy of speaking and but some things are more similar to keep you and the Church in singing at the Cathedral Friends’ than you might suppose. I come Australia more vibrantly in my dinner for the 140th Anniversary from a large (by our standards) prayers. And a bottle of Bathurst I have seen something of the and mostly rural diocese; many gin! Thank you for what you huge size and variety of Bathurst people and parishes in the north- have given me in so many dif- Diocese, and by driving myself west of Devon feel cut off from ferent places, and I wish you a to Bourke and Brewarrina, have the centre, with their particular blessed Advent and a very Happy experienced what journeys across problems ignored or misunder- Christmas. the distance mean in reality. stood. The distances are vastly Jonathan Meyrick, Coming from a small country different, but relatively, still feel Dean of Exeter. December 2010 3D Review Page 15 NEWS FROM BATHURST DIOCESE

Cudal Anglicans host Garden Walk Cabonne farewells from the parish On Saturday 23rd October 2010 The Anglican a valued colleague Parish of Cudal had a fundraiser of a garden walk about. Six gardens, all completely different, opened Some colleagues from the Among those at the farewell their gates to visitors, who had to drive between Cabonne Ministry Region, and function was the Dean of Exeter, gardens as they are spread from one end of Cudal beyond, gathered in Orange Jonathan Meyrick, who spent to the other. recently for a farewell luncheon three weeks in the diocese in Every weekend prior and following has had for The Rev’d Robert Myers – to November. rain so we were extremely blessed to wake up to wish him well as he completed Ordained in England in 1996, such a glorious day. We had six gardens available his ministry in Blayney Parish. Robert Myers served in parish to wander through all day. What a wonderful day Having accepted a position as ministry and Air Force Chap- was had by all. vicar in the Melbourne parish of laincy in the UK before returning We started with enough morning tea to feed Bellarine, Robert concluded his to Australia. an army and then we had 50 people come out to ministry in Blayney on Sunday He was appointed rector of wander about in the gardens it was a very pleasant November 14 and will take up Blayney in 2004 and also served way to spend the day. his new appointment on Decem- as chaplain to MU from 2005-08. The gardens visited included: ber 17. “Triple Jays” owned by Brett and Chris Larkin, this garden has lots of lovely areas with surprising features it is very interesting and relaxing. John Douglas has been gardening this block of land for 20 years and it is amazing, fi lled with iris and roses. “Drumlanrig” owned by Connie and Ron Mat- tocks is placed on the hill with larges rocks and beautiful trees this is a garden you could wander through or just sit in and enjoy the view. “The Old Bank” owned by Katie and Richard PEACEFUL: Brett and Chris Larkins opened Hazelton is a typical cottage garden with pergola the peaceful gardens of ‘Triple Jays’ to visitors and veggie patch, sand pit and trampoline for the for the Garden Walk. John Douglas has worked children. Next door are Bev and Geoff Monk, with on these gardens for 20 years. their very colourful and interesting garden, with a huge range of plants and trees. us to enter your gardens you excelled yourselves The last garden to be visited was “Wallendoon” and all your hard work paid off, your beautiful are owned by Verna and Kevin Dyson - a magnifi cent gardens. old home (built approx. 1901) with a garden to The Cudal Anglican Parish made $1178.00. match. The raffl e winners were Maureen Van, Freda Dean, FAREWELL LUNCH: At the Cabonne Ministry District We stopped for an excellent lunch at the Ca- Nicola Reed, Mary Chase, Jean Marr, Bev and Geoff farewell to Robert Myers were Dean Jonathan Meyrick, bonne Food, Wine and Cultural Centre between Monk and Mary Chase. Thank you to everyone Exeter, Canon Carla Archer, Gary Neville, Canon Margaret gardens and fi nished our tour just as the heavens who made the effort to come to Cudal and enjoy Finlay, Robert Myers, Joan Smith, Anne Neville and opened. Thank you to all the gardeners for allowing the day with us. Archdeacon Robert Howell.

SoulintheBush anglican women of australia Two new Lay Ministers diocese of bathurst in Forbes North licensed in Wellington A Team drawn from Hope Community Church in Sydney Terry, a mechanic on the local An umbrella movement for all women from the parish linked with Soul Survivor to pre- council, a fi reman and also an of the Anglican Church Leslie Ladlow commissioned sent a SoulintheBush weekend in honorary ambulance offi cer, has two new Licensed Ministers in Forbes last month. been worshipping at St John’s for St John’s, Wellington on 31st Kicking off with Saturday around 25 years. Greetings AWA Friends FROM October; Terry Melhuish and breakfast with Ray and Di Flint’s Steve, who operates a con- It is hard to believe Stephen King. Church in the Schoolyard team, we have come to the end CECILY Both men grew up in Wel- tract cleaning business, has been the young folk learnt about the of 2010, although all our a regular worshipper for the last BUTCHER lington, and are well known in church plant. friends will still be busy the community. seven years. From there it was on to the working together to ensure AWA renovated Scout Hall in Forbes everything is in order for the SECRETARY North to meet people, have a important Christmas Season barbecue, get a tour of Forbes activities in their parish and North and hear some stories of community while they are focusing on family holidays and visits. the church so far. Enjoy the singing, special recipes and time with family and friends. That night there was a trivia The only diocesan AWA activity is the management committee night with Church in the School- meeting on yard and the Uniting Church 14th February when plans will be fi nalised for the AGM which which gave the team a great op- will be hosted by the Blayney parish ladies on 4th April. We un- portunity to meet people. derstand that not everybody will be able to travel to Blayney, but On Sunday Matt Gelding please note the date in your new diary and if you are within easy from Soul Survivor spoke at St travelling distance of Blayney, we will look forward to seeing you John’s at 7:30am, then fronted up there at 10am. again to speak, give a testimony May the Joy and Peace of Christmas be with you throughout and lead worship at 9:30am. 2011. Straight after that, he once again Let us go out In His Name gave his testimony and led worship For His Service at Church in the Schoolyard. To His Glory LAY MINISTRY: Pictured after the licensing were Stephen King’s “It’s great that SoulintheBush By His Power is growing in momentum, and With loving thoughts grandson Charlie Nolan, his daughter Julie Nolan, Steve and his connections between Bush and Cecily Butcher wife Margaret; Terry Mehuish’s wife Karen and daughter Rachael, City are growing strongly,” com- Terry, daughter Erin and his mother Pam Meluish. mented Matt Gelding. Page 16 3D Review December 2010 BOOKS

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John W. Wilson, Christian- Testament scholar and assistant of this book. He begins with a deep wisdom. The deep seated ity Alongside Islam, Brunswick Bishop in the Diocese of Mel- discussion of the origins of the nature of human violence, reli- East, Victoria: Acorn Press, 2010, bourne. Muslim state and moves to the gion and the causes of war, war pp. i-xiv, 410 including appendi- His book is a response to the subject of Islam and politics in in the modern era, religious dif- ces and index. present crisis in western Christi- more recent centuries in which ference and confl ict, religiously Reviewed by Colin anity as it declines in intellectual he gives the reader a tour of the inspired violence and religiously Dundon and spiritual vigour; the rise of development of modern Islamic inspired peacemaking, and the Islam in the West and the prob- states. He touches on the uses of nature of Islamic terrorism, jihad, The last program of SBS’s lematic politics of violence that oil wealth, the plight of Christian Wahhabi and Salafi Islam, sourc- Insight considered the topic Islam have emerged at the same time, minorities in Islamic states, and es of Shi’ite terrorism are just the in Australia focussing on Muslim and, also, the rise of an aggressive the role of Western states. beginning of the conversation. participation in democratic and intolerance of religion in any of Huntington’s thesis of the He turns to how to respond pluralist societies. It was an in- its forms, with associated secular- clash of civilisations receives to terrorism. He discusses teresting debate notable for the ist ideology of removing religion critical analysis as it should and revenge, multiculturalism, and way in which modern western and religious people from the the author then moves to Chris- self-censorship when discussing educated Muslims interpreted public sphere. tianity and the political order. He Islam. He raises the question their faith in a rights-oriented, Christians, Muslims and secu- ranges over the fi rst three centu- as to whether western secular individualistic way. Very inter- lar politicians living and working ries, Christendom which receives values are suffi ciently attractive esting for adherents of a religion in democratic and pluralist socie- positive treatment, Christians and to counteract Islam. He points out that provides for a total way of ties have to face quite serious and and where they differ. the military, and after Christen- that the spiritual vacuum in the life, including the economic and deep issues of social harmony, But he wants to take the dom, world Christianity, church- west has left it powerless in the political. justice, peace and freedom of reader on a further journey. He es under communist regimes, presence of Islamic commitment. It also showed what a multi- religion. wants every reader to face the sub-Saharan Africa, Christians as But the great value of the layered entity Islam really is: Just So Bishop Wilson contends hard problems in both religions both conservatives and radicals in chapter is left until last as he like Christianity. And the debate that mere description of Islam is and anti-religion. Wilson is well politics, and as citizens. discusses Christian responses. highlighted a series of problems not enough. There are plenty of aware of the angry reaction some I chose this chapter because He uses Peter Riddell’s six points that Christians, secularists and very good handbooks that will Muslims have to any form of in it there is a section in Sub- from his book Christians and Muslims face now and into the introduce students and those criticism and hence the muted Saharan Africa that refers to a Muslims to highlight practi- future. No-one demonstrated that interested to the fundamentals responses of the political elites. little book published by Bishop cal ways Christian leaders can they had anything but clichéd of Islam (and Christianity). He He is equally aware of the deep Henry Okullu titled The Church effectively respond and then ideas with which to respond. writes a book that sets out to seated hatred many Christians and Politics in East Africa. I was highlights the Biblical ethics of This book helps to fi ll that fairly and objectively give a ba- bear towards Muslims and the at the launch of that little book in peacemaking. gap. John Wilson will be well sic understanding of both Islam consequent condemnation of all Nairobi and used it extensively This is a very good book de- known to many readers of An- and Christianity in a way that things Muslim out of hand. when teaching East African serving of a wide Christian audi- glican News. He is a noted Old explains where they are similar The Bishop addresses this students. It was a controversial ence and beyond. It is accessible massive task by tackling 16 top- little book in its times and when in its language and its appendices ics that cover most of the prob- I spoke of it at CMS conventions are very useful. It is marred only lems people are anxious about. I was reprimanded. How times by some spelling mistakes such He ranges over Christianity, change. What detailed reading as Kebel for Keble and Pattern Islam and the future of Western this book demonstrates. It was for Chris Patten’s surname. Civilisation, politics, human an obscure but important book In his Foreword Peter Riddell rights, women, violence, science, by an obscure Bishop outlining suggest that this book will assist ethics, conversion, Scriptures the problems of not only the in the urgent task of informing and the two founders, Jesus and Kenyan church but most African and equipping Christian and Muhammad. There is much more. churches. non-Christian Westerners alike Perhaps a quick look at the The chapter on Religion, to understand the problems they chapter on faith and politics will Violence and Peacemaking again face and to do something about give a sense of the scholarship demonstrates deep reading and them. I concur. Pacifi c war provides background to timeless questions of human nature White Ghosts Black Shad- a novel, there is a pre-evangelistic ows by Ray Johnston. Published intent that almost imperceptibly by Sid Harta, Melbourne, 2010. peeps through the leaves of New Britain’s jungle. So the book Woden Christian Bookshop Reviewed by Rev’d will repay thoughtful reading Michael Dasey and refl ection with a willingness Conveniently located close to parking and Ray Johnston, a member of to discern echoes from a much right at the Bus Interchange, Woden Christian Gungahlin Anglican Church, has older Book. Bookshop helps to take the hassle out of just released a novel, called White As the author writes, “every- thing comes down to a choice be- Christmas shopping, with a wide range of Ghosts Black Shadows. The book tells the story an almost forgotten tween following your conscience cards, nativities, books, music, jewellery and escape from the Japanese inva- and playing what’s in front of other gifts to suit most personalities and sion of New Britain. you, or … backing away from price ranges. Drop in and take a break from The book is based on both doing something you know you historical research, good story ought to do”. commercial “Christmas” clangour! telling and the author’s own Some will fi nd this too subtle, experiences of New Britain (he but there are various layers to this Woden Christian Bookshop worked as a translator with the story and this, along with power- Bus Interchange, Woden ACT 2606 Nakani people for 13 years). The ful use of language, is its strength. This book is published by Contact us on 6285 1425 (fax 6281 0849) book raises timeless questions of belonging in the tradition of Lord of the Flies as it raises existential Sid Harta and out in time for leadership, trust, human nature or email [email protected] and living with truth. questions for us to ponder. While Christmas. The author sees his book as this book will stand on its own as December 2010 3D Review Page 17 NEWS FROM CANBERRA-GOULBURN DIOCESE Moruya’s 120th Growth, change in Gungahlin from the parish Grampa from The Simpsons once said, “I used to be with it, then they changed what it was, now I’m no longer with it and what’s more it seems weird and scary to me … it will happen to you”. Even we Anglicans cannot avoid change - that is a lesson the local church is learning from living in Gungahlin, Canberra’s biggest building site! Gungahlin Anglican Church is caught up in this changing landscape and is preparing for an- other big move with its attendant excitement and challenge. INSPECTION: Principal of Burgmann Anglican School, Steven BAPTISM: Bishop George Browning, locum tenens in Moruya, From the middle of Decem- Bowers, warden Ian Heyward and Rector Michael Dasey discusses the signifi cance of baptism with Emily Parker before ber, the church will commence examining progress of the new hall at the end of September. baptising her during the Sunday morning service which formed meeting in two centres. The part of the parish’s 120th anniversary celebrations. church currently meets at Grace Chapel, Burgmann Anglican years. Andrew Taylor explained. “Our School, Gungahlin. However, The Rector, Michael Dasey, Forde group in particular has from the parish and participated in by Bishop this has been an inadequate space said, “At last there is space for born a big burden and we are glad On the weekend of 30/31 Oc- George and ‘The Chosen Ones’ to house the 200 people meeting the foreseeable future. We see we can now offer more help.” tober St John’s Church Moruya sponsored by Archdeacon Ian each Sunday morning. this as a gracious gift of God, Bishop Stuart Robinson has celebrated its’ 120th anniversary Lambert and featuring the parish As a result, GAC has been arising out of the government’s agreed to offi cially launch the in a big way with a weekend of of Moruya’s new parish priest running two morning services in stimulus spending response to the new venture at a big Parish cel- nostalgia, fun and games and as from November 28, the Rev. the Chapel and another morning fi nancial crisis.” ebration in February 2011. the seriousness of worship and Linda Chapman. service in the preschool building The church anticipates about The last words belong to the baptism. It was a fun fi lled event and on the Forde campus of Burg- 70 people from Grace Chapel Rector who said “unlike Grampa The church hall was filled indeed may become an annual mann Anglican School. Much moving to join the 30 or so people Simpson, we Anglicans at Gun- with a display of photographs activity judging by the conversa- to the relief of the Rector and at the Forde location. Associate gahlin have had to move with and memorabilia and the church tions around Saturday evening’s associate priest, a new school priest, Rev Andrew Taylor ex- change and see it as our friend was opened to entice people in to dinner table at the Moruya Bowl- hall comes on line in December. plained that this would strengthen and not just something to be view the beautiful St. John’s glass ing Club. From December 12, there will be all Gungahlin services as the feared. A huge amount of time stained windows and historical Sunday morning’s service a 9.30am service at Grace Chapel burden could be shared by more and energy has been invested in items including the original silver was a very moving service with and a 10 am service at the new people. “Running fi ve services all the changes we face. Please trowel that Mrs Emilie Mort used the church packed to capacity. school hall in Forde. a Sunday (there have been two pray that God will continue to to lay the foundation stone on Children who had been baptised The new hall has a capacity evening services as well) has re- bless us with unity of purpose and 29th October, 1890. at St John’s were invited to of up to 700 people and so offers ally stretched our volunteers but love for Jesus and our community Present Locum of the Par- witness and participate in the some stability into the coming they have worked magnifi cently,” as we head into the future.” ish George Browning loaned baptising of 12-year-old Emily many of his beautifully worked Parker. The music from St Peter’s Bishop’s robes for display. Anglican College students and The celebrations were staff and St John’s organist and Disability Awareness Sunday launched by Canon Bill Wright pianist were accompaniment to the singing of the congregation, who was Rector from 1990-95, by Archdeacon Anne and many friendships that were which nearly raised the roof. made during that time were re- Ron Chesher a parishioner of Ranse newed this weekend. many years shared some thoughts St James in Holt, celebrated After the launch and morn- on the looking back of the parish Disability Awareness Sunday ing tea on the lawn of the newly and Linda Chapman spoke of (14 November) with wonderful roofed and painted Rectory, looking forward to the future of inclusion from the members of people relocated to the glorious the church and what she sees it the JAFFA group from St James Moruya River for a BBQ prior could be. (Jesus a Friend For All) to the river events of the early The theme words of the week- JAFFA members sang and afternoon. end represented the black swan signed a ‘peace song’ to the Four kayaking teams ‘St which is the symbol of Moruya: gathered congregation as well Peter’s Angels’ from St Peter’s Resting, Nesting, Hatching and as participating in welcoming, College (the winners), ‘Political Flying - refl ecting the ongoing sharing with intercessions and Correctness’ sponsored by the cycle of life which allows the reading the lessons for the day. Mayor Fergus Thomson,’ George town of Moruya and the church There was a great sense of the and the Dragons’ sponsored ‘to move forward into the future’. presence of the Spirit in the place as we all worshipped and served together. There was a display of the Bungarra Cottage Jindabyne stories and activities that have HOLY COMMUNION: Simon Leonard, Ron Lawrence, Vonny been part of the JAFFA gatherings Kemester and Archdeacon Anne Ranse distribute the sacraments Situated on 25 acres 3km past Jindabyne on the Barry Way, every two weeks as well as photos during communion. Bungarra Cottage is a double brick duplex cottage. of fellowship and worship together. Following the sermon the Luke 14 Suitable for families, church and youth groups, Bible Study Australians living with disabilities and encouraged to serve. DVD Table Talk was shown. groups, Leadership Training etc up to 12 people or combine both are not a part of a caring church The service was followed by Disability Awareness Sunday units for up to 24 people, 3 or 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, laundry. family, let alone involved in min- a shared lunch with everyone was promoted by the Luke 14 Great setting and great location, available all year round. istry. present. organisation, which in turn is part The group seeks to help make It was a great experience, a Contact the Bookings Offi cer : 0427 255 222 of the CBM charity group. our churches places where every refreshing and life giving service. [email protected] Luke 14 points out that many person is appreciated, welcomed Page 18 3D Review December 2010 MISSION NEWS Global Alpha Training in Indonesia Eric Burton currently serves into English). My jaw dropped as locum at Christ Church as I realised my impression of a Hawker, ACT, and recently Muslim country with tiny Christian led a team presenting a Global communities was misplaced – at Alpha Training event in least in this part of Indonesia. Sev- Indonesia. He brought back eral hours drive North of Medan is this report: Acheh province where Sharia Law has been introduced, and Christians The training took place in a are few on the ground. small town up in the volcanic They then took us to a place region about an hour’s drive from outside Medan where the church is Medan, the largest city (2.2 mil- building a huge auditorium (6000 lion) in Sumatra. seat) and accommodation and Sumatra is the large island in retreat facilities to accommodate Indonesia which roughly parallels the rapidly rising numbers. Malaysia and is about one hour’s While Christians and Muslims fl ight from Kuala Lumpur. coexist in Medan great care has to About 10 million people have be taken not to upset the balance undertaken the Alpha Course in and so advertising and overt evan- ENTHUSIASTIC: Eric Burton said the local people were very enthusiastic following the Global Asia and a goal has been set to gelism is a ‘no go’ area. Alpha Training in Sumatra. reach 100 million in the next ten The Training was done in a years. church complex which included a were conservative and there was ward for prayers for healing and was then sure that God had moved The local Alpha host took us hospital, orphanage, retreat centre some nervousness from their side repentance. Quite frankly I was amongst us to renew and refresh. It to his church after picking us up and lots of accommodation on about the teaching of the work and not sure if this was the activity was more like the experience in the from the airport which consisted about eight acres. person of the Holy Spirit which is of the Holy Spirit, some kind of early church that we read about in of a converted ballroom in the I led a team of two others, a part of the Alpha course. emotional cathartic experience, Acts than I have ever experienced. middle of Medan seating about Mike Munn and Naomi Flatt from One pastor came up during or some folk were a little men- I am looking forward to hearing 2000 people. I asked how many Sydney in two days of training lo- a break and said ‘we do not hear tally unhinged. from our host about how the train- came to church on Sunday and cal people to use the Alpha course. much on the Spirit we are looking I was also worried because the ing has resulted in Alpha courses he said from 12 to 14 thousand There were about 50 Lutheran forward to listening and learning’. district senior pastor was there and being run. people in 6 services (they translate pastors and elders who I was told On the second day I combined he had his hands folded and so I I would like to go back to the three Alpha Holy Spirit talks: thought, ‘We’ll never get invited Medan again, perhaps next year, ‘Who is the Holy Spirit?’; ‘What back now’. However our host to attend church and take another does the Holy Spirit do?’; and was serenely taking photos and Alpha Training Course at their ‘How can I be fi lled with the Holy videoing the scene which made invitation. I would also like to take CMS appoints Peter Spirit?’. At the conclusion attend- me feel better. a few with me to experience Alpha ees were invited to ‘be fi lled with A few hours later some of the training in a very interesting and the Holy Spirit’ in accord with pastors – female and male – shared lively Christian culture – the costs Rodgers as next scriptural teaching. how God had worked amongst are the airfares and perhaps ac- From that point there were them. The senior pastor gave me commodation amounting to about loud shouts and prayers, people a thumbs up and said that this was $1500 – let me know if you are Federal Secretary keeling over, many coming for- just what his people needed, so I interested in coming. The Church Missionary Soci- Indonesia from 1991 to 2002, ety has announced the appointment Peter Rogers brings both experi- of Peter Rodgers, current rector of ence and a passion for mission. St Stephen’s Newtown, as the next He also brings to the role over Back to Church Sunday in Riverina CMS Federal Secretary. 20 years of ministry and teaching A statement from CMS said experience in a variety of set- Nearly every parish in Riverina “… people I had not seen before to have given our parishes a good that he had accepted the unani- tings, including various parishes celebrated Back to Church Sunday were at one time or another regular opportunity to reach out into our mous invitation of the Federal in Sydney’s west. (BTCS) sometime between Septem- worshippers. Lots indicated that they communities and let people know Council to fi ll the position. He He has served on the CMS- ber 5th and October 24th. would be more regular.” that they are very welcome in our will take up his new role in De- NSW General Committee since Initial reports are mostly positive “People who came said they had churches. Our ultimate aim is to cember 2011, which will entail 2004, has been a CMS Federal about some aspect of the celebration, enjoyed it … One thing to follow support and encourage all people heading the international min- Council member since 2006, and with many centres experiencing up was a baptism request, for a new to move more and more into a istry of CMS Australia and also has held the post of CMS-NSW much bigger congregations. The born.” rich and meaningful relationship facilitating the work of the six Vice Chairman since 2008. most positive response has been the “One person said ‘tears came with our Lord, and if that means state branches. In their statement, the CMS encouragement for parishes to be to my eyes when the apology was that they do this as members of Peter Rodgers will take over Board members said that they more welcoming. read’.” our church families we will all be the position from Canon John “look forward immensely to Peter Here are some of the statements BTCS is not necessarily suited greatly blessed. Thew, by December 2011 will maintaining the vision of seeing that have been made so far: to all situations and some parishes 2010 was a good start for our have completed ten years as God’s Church growing in all the “We had 19 in church instead of have recognized that. Such parishes Diocese. We can only do better in Federal Secretary world as lives and communities the usual fi ve” are fi nding that other creative ideas 2011 as we again plan to celebrate Having served with CMS in are transformed by Christ”. “We tripled our congregation … and opportunities work much better. BTCS sometime around the second it was a lot of fun” However, the initiative seems Sunday of September. December 2010 3D Review Page 19 NEWS FROM CANBERRA-GOULBURN DIOCESE St James’ Holt develops connections with families from the parish Meeting from 10am – The parish of St James’, Holt, 12noon each Thursday and has continued it’s tradition of Friday morning, the team of recent years by holding its an- volunteers offers a program nual Family Fun Day, providing of craft activities, supervised a day of free fun, food, craft play, music and dancing, play- and entertainment for the com- dough and sandpit fun for pre- munity. schoolers. This year on November 6 we Overseer of the group, Ro- had an Art Exhibition, sausage byn Baxter, said most of the sizzle, craft tent, clown and ‘mums’ choose to stay for the balloon shaper, face painting, two hours and enjoy a relaxed spinning and woodwork dem- morning tea and some friendly onstration, two jumping cas- company. tles, Scottish Dancing and the “We have leader and a team Noah’s Ark Petting zoo. of four helpers supervising the We also had afternoon tea at children each day, as well as which almost every imaginable members of the Sunday con- type of cake and slice was avail- gregation helping in the kitchen able. Many people took free and providing the morning tea,” Luke’s gospels, Christian books she said. and pamphlets. The children The kitchen team includes chewed their way through large two 85-year-old ladies. quantities of lollies. “Our interaction with the It was great to meet up again parents is a large part of the pro- with people who had attended gram,” she explained. “We’ve in previous years. Many told already started a Christian- us that this day is one of the ity Explained group with three highlights of their year and they mothers, and we’re developing wait in anticipation of the sign some really good friendships. ATTRACTIONS: (above) being put up on the church. Some of the parents have started Craft activities are among the Lots of families stayed for coming to church on Sundays attractions for pre-schoolers the whole time and left laden with friends they’ve made at Playtime, a service provided with arms of craft, smiles on through Playtime.” by St James’ to support local their faces and huge thank-yous. The parish has been awarded funding from the Pelican Foun- families and to offer friendship Playtime dation, a diocesan fund estab- to young mothers. Meanwhile the Playtime lished to support mission and group at St James’ continues to ministry projects, to employ a program and the relationships it provide a valuable service for part-time Family Worker next is growing. up to 40 young families. year to continue developing the Robyn Baxter said Bishop Stuart Robinson had described Playtime as “a fresh expression of church”. “Even if they don’t come to worship, this is their church,” Robyn added. CHEF: Barbecue chef Ron Milnes and Sydney the Clown (Brad Indrelle) prepare to feed the hungry at St James’ Family Fun Day.

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for Lay Membership of the Anglican Diocese of Canberra Goulburn & Anglicare Canberra Goulburn (ACG) Research & Ethics Committee.

The Anglican Diocese of Canberra Goulburn & Anglicare Canberra Goulburn (has an active Research & Ethics Committee that addresses both the research needs of the organisations and tackles ethical issues that arise from the broad brush of its ministry & service delivery. This is a call for Expressions of Interest for two (2) lay members for the Anglican Diocese of Canberra Goulburn & Anglicare Canberra Goulburn Research & Ethics Committee. To be eligible for membership you must be actively involved in your Christian community and have an interest in social justice and advocacy. Meetings are held at Reid, ACT four (4) times a year. The position is for a two (2) year period. No remuneration is payable. To obtain a copy of the Terms of Reference for this committee please contact Dr Irene Stein either by phone (026245 7100) or email ([email protected]) To submit an Expression of Interest please provide:  No more than a three (3) page summary that outlines relevant experience that you consider appropriate.  The name and contact details of a referee from your Christian community. This Expression of Interest will close at 5pm on Monday 31 January, 2011 and should be directed to Dr Irene Stein, Anglicare Canberra Goulburn, GPO Box 360, Canberra 2601. Page 20 3D Review December 2010 HISTORYBYTESHISTORYBYTES & ENVIRONMENT

From Barchester to Deniliquin Task Force pursues

One day in the year 1872 a and my wife and I attended Even- Cobb and Co coach was travel- song there a few years ago. The sustainable options ling along the dirt track that Dean welcomed us and said that In developing these targets the passed for a bush road from he was sorry that the Reverend  An update from Taskforce is fortunate to be able Echuca to Deniliquin. Inside the Obadiah Slope was not preaching Bathurst Diocesan to draw on the resources of other coach two men were talking. that evening. I am sure that he Taskforce for the Dioceses, especially Grafton and Hugh was a stock and station used that joke to welcome many Canberra-Goulburn that have agent and the other man was a visitors. It was a magnificent Environment already devoted considerable portly bearded Englishman. service, and Anthony Trollope At its meeting in June 2010, effort to the development of en- The English gentleman asked would have loved it. Bishop-in-Council considered a vironmental policies. Hugh if he knew Mortray Station But in 1871-2 he spent a full submission from the Taskforce Further direction to the Task- in the Forbes district. Hugh told year in Australia and he travelled for the Environment and resolved force’s activities is a motion him bluntly that Mortray was a through what is now the Diocese to encourage the Taskforce to passed at Synod in September wretched property. A friend of his of Riverina but in those days was ‘propose targets for reduction encouraging assessment of the had lost money on it and had sold LOCAL CONNECTION: part of the Diocese of Goulburn. of the Diocesan environmental potential of certain parcels of it to a young Englishman “with Anthony Trollope, author of On his visit to places like Deni- footprint, in keeping with the land within the Diocese to be more money than sense”. Hugh liquin he would have been keen commitment under the General the Barchester novels. used for income generating and pitied the young man and said to attend Sunday worship. Synod Protection of the Environ- environmentally appropriate that the place would smash him. he gave the world the idea of the St Paul’s Deniliquin was con- ment Canon 2007’. purposes. These could include, Noticing the look on the Eng- Pillar Box for posting letters. But secrated by Bishop Thomas in The General Synod Canon for example, establishment of lish gentleman’s face he asked if he dreamed of becoming a novel- 1873 during a tour of four months was adopted by the Diocese of solar farms or the stewardship of he was ill. The reply was “No, ist and after several failures he through that vast territory. It Bathurst at the Synod in Sep- remnant native vegetation. No not ill, but the poor young devil published in 1855 a modest little would be of great interest to know tember 2008 and commits the action has yet taken place to give - the new chum who bought this novel called The Warden. It was if Trollope met the Bishop. On his Diocese to seek ways in which effect to this motion. magnifi cent property- is my son!” the fi rst of the Barchester novels travels he records meeting people its environmental impact can be Finally, members of the En- I discovered this fascinating and introduced to the world such like Bishop Barker of Sydney. reduced. vironment Interest Group estab- snippet of an encounter with the memorable characters as Arch- In his Autobiography An- The Taskforce commenced lished as part of the Tri-Dioc- famous novelist Anthony Trol- deacon Grantly and Bishop and thony Trollope claims that when detailed consideration of pos- esan covenant met (along with lope in the fi les of The Bathurst Mrs Proudie, not to mention the he began the Barchester novels he sible environmental targets at members of other Tri-Diocesan Times, November 14, 1877. As odious Obadiah Slope. knew very little about the struc- its meeting in August 2010 and interest groups) at Young on 10 far as I know it has not been According to the Oxford ture of church life and the role will make recommendations to November. used by any of the biographers Reader’s Companion to Trol- of Bishops and Archdeacons but Bishop in Council during the These discussions between of Trollope. lope the novelist was a life-long this seems unlikely. It would also course of 2011. representatives from the three Sadly the prediction of the devout Christian and a regular be of interest to know if people Talk of ‘environmental tar- Dioceses identifi ed some clear stock and station agent proved worshipper. He clearly preferred like Bishop Mesac Thomas had gets’ could easily conjure visions matters of common interest, only too true. Mortray Station did the ritualism and dignity of the read the Barchester novels. It also of mandated actions but the task- including the potential to use indeed send young Fred Trollope high-church liturgy in the Church seems unlikely. force envisages that targets will Diocesan land for environmental broke and his father had to come of England. The scene where Anthony Trollope portrayed mostly be expressed in terms of purposes, and opened up lines of to the rescue with several thou- the low-church Obadiah Slope the clerical world of Barchester the extent of environment-related communication that will certainly sand pounds. Trollope returned insults the clergy of Barchester as a comfortable enclosed world activities (e.g. the number of benefi t the future deliberations of to Australia in 1875 to help Fred by attacking the rich tradition of where petty feuds absorbed much Parishes that are actively seeking the Bathurst taskforce. and his family pack up and leave cathedral music beloved by Mr energy. But, as he well knew, that ways to reduce energy consump- Dr Ron Hacker Mortray. Harding and his friends, is one was not the whole story of the tion) and that they will seek to Chair, Task Force for the In the early 1850’s Anthony of the gems of the novel and the Church of England in the nine- support local initiatives rather Environment. Trollope was a hard working television adaptation. teenth century. Both in the Low than dictate directions. member of the Postal service in The Television series was Church and the High Church or Ireland. Among other innovations fi lmed in Peterborough Cathedral Anglo-Catholic wings there was a stirring of new evangelistic zeal after the comfortable 18th FAMILY MINISTRY century. As the British Empire expanded to places like India and NORMAN J PENHALL Australia there was an amazing WORKER outpouring of enthusiasm for FUNERALS missionary work. Anglican Parish of ORANGE & DISTRICT Men like Bishop Mesac Thom- Turvey Park as of Goulburn and Bishop Sydney SERVICING- BLAYNEY CANOWINDRA Linton, fi rst Bishop of Riverina Half-time Position who arrived in the new Diocese CARGO CUDAL MANILDRA in 1885, were men of courage and The Anglican Parish of Turvey Park is seeking a faithful and MOLONG MILLTHORPE energy. They had a profound vision enthusiastic follower of Jesus to take up the position of Family Pre-Paid & Pre-Arranged Funeral Specialists of taking the message of Christ Ministry Worker in 2011. The position is based in Wagga Wagga, to the lonely places of Australia. a regional city of 60,000 people with excellent educational and Norman, Deidre & Susan Penhall Whatever their churchmanship employment opportunities. they were true evangelicals in their PROVIDING 24 HOUR 7 DAYS The successful applicant will be responsible for leading and passion for the Gospel and they developing ministry to children, and their families consistent with the SENSITIVE, DIGNIFIED & PROFESSIONAL CARE have much to teach us in our very vision and values of the Parish. They will give direction to current WHEN YOU NEED IT MOST different world. ministries including Sunday Schools and our mid-week Kids’ Club. A key part of the role will be equipping and mentoring existing teams Historybytes is sponsored by of volunteer ministers and identifying new team members. 6361 7777 6362 3751 the Historical Society of the Dio- cese of Canberra and Goulburn. This is a half-time position. 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Special Religious FROM A second training day was held we can work more closely together larger NAB commitment of $15 Education may be in November this time in Bathurst on this program. million in loan capital to support winding down for KAYE and more are planned for early We have undertaken training the expansion of NILS in Australia. 2010, but SRE train- 2011. across Diocesan boundaries and The capital provided by NAB is ing days for 2011 are COLWELL While call outs don’t happen look forward to further cross border being disbursed in partnership already in the plan- DIOCESAN very often one can see from reading training and development of cross with the Good Shepherd Youth ning stage. EDUCATION the report on page 25 from Can- border teams as disasters don’t and Family Service Inc. This facil- Bathurst: 1st Feb- OFFICER berra/Goulburn how important it recognise Diocesan boundaries. ity when added to funds already ruary. Topics: Stages is to have people trained to answer raised has increased our loan pool of faith and Charac- the call when needed. The training No-Interest Loans substantially. teristics of Children: How to enables locals to help locals during The No Interest Loans Scheme Cross border co-operation and  The completed forms should use the Bible as class sets: a time of need. (NILS) in Forbes and Gilgandra training has taken place with NILS be mailed to: What schools expect of SRE It would be wonderful if each have been offi cially opened and too. Evelyn Trainor the Program teachers: Looking at the new The Education Offi cer parish could have its own team received good local media cover- Manager for NILS in Bathurst Dio- Connect program. PO Box 148 to answer the call and undertake age. When Mudgee NILS opens cese has participated in training in shortly we will be responsible for Orange: 8th or 15th Febru- Condobolin NSW 2877 another form of ministry to their Canberra. This close co-operation ary. Topics to be decided. community. the running of four NILS programs enables a poling of knowledge and  The returns are due by Febru- Tullamore: 7th March. Us- People and parishes interested in Bathurst Diocese. resources which can only benefi t ary 4th, 2011. ing the Bible in SRE: Stages in Disaster Recovery Training can Following our NILS accredita- those we seek to serve. of Faith and Characteristics of Authorisation is now to be contact Sue West on 6331 1722 or tion with the Good Shepherd Youth This close co-operation also Children: Drama in SRE: Your completed annually. email [email protected] . and Family Service we are now able continues in the area of services issues and ideas. I know that paper work Disaster Recovery is only one to access the National Australia Bank to children at risk as Canberra/ Cowra: 21st March. Top- may not be seen as a priority, part of Anglicare’s activities in Ba- Overdraft of $100,000 (the ‘facility’) Goulburn Anglicare runs the Out ics to be decided. but for the sake of our students thurst Diocese and one which we for the purpose of the No Interest Of Home Care program based in Cobar: Tentatively early and for our SRE teachers, we want to see expand. 2011 will see Loan Scheme (NILS). Orange with outreach into many April. have to be sure that all our us contacting Parishes to see how The facility forms part of a surrounding towns. Dubbo: 30th May. Topics teachers are properly author- to be decided. Possibly drama, ised. mime and craft. I must also remind par- West Wyalong: 20th June. ish priests that CROSS AU- Classroom management: Us- THORISATION is required ing the Bible in SRE: Drama when SRE is taught ecumeni- in SRE: Your issues and ideas. cally. Again, forms are in the Ministry Handbook. SRE Authorisation, And, after all that, I wish you a holy and a happy Christ- 2011 mas. The diocesan policy for Kaye. 2011 is that all SRE teach- ers, continuing or new, must complete the following forms.  SRE Engagement form, found in the Ministry Handbook.  The Working with Children Education Offi cer Check Volunteer/student dec- Contact Details: laration. A print copy may be found in the Ministry PO Box 148 Condobolin Handbook or the form may HYPOTHETICAL: Trainees at the recent Disaster Recovery training day at South Bathurst work NSW 2877. be completed on-line at http:// through a hypothetical ‘disaster’ exercise. check.kids.nsw.gov.au/volun- Ph (02) 6895 2028 teers declaration.php Fax (02) 6895 3760 CONTACT DETAILS

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This information from Bishop Stuart was presented to the stakeholder Beloved in Christ, workshop which concluded that During our recent Synod I Jamieson House could not continue undertook to keep our Diocese to be occupied in its current state. informed of progress in our con- The other consideration is the sideration of the future of the value of the site. From expert ad- Jamieson House site once we vice it is clear that redevelopment had information to enable more of the site would provide a much informed decision making. I am better return from the asset than writing to give you an updated would its continuing use as Di- report on this work and to provide ocesan offi ces. We would receive responses to questions raised dur- an increase of at least $500,000 ing the Synod discussion. per year in Diocesan income after the costs of accommodating the 1. Background Diocesan activities currently using Jamieson House has served the Jamieson House are met. Accord- Diocese well for almost 40 years. ingly, it is the considered view of It has provided offi ce space for the the Bishop in Council and the Prop- Diocesan registry and a number erty Trust that redevelopment of of Anglican services. However it the site is the only option if we are is in need of major renovation. At to make the best use of this asset. the same time the redevelopment Doing nothing is not an option eration of each of the options are ments (including provision of and construction process should potential of the site has increased and simply repairing and renovat- summarised below: adequate parking) and ensure that redevelopment proceed (including signifi cantly and it has become ing the existing building does not a. Retain as offi ce accommoda- it is aligned to our Environmental meeting all statutory requirements clear that its current use may not enable us to make the best pos- tion. For the reasons set out above Code of Practice. We have met with through the planning process be an effective utilisation of the sible use of the asset to support this option was rejected as it does the National Capital Authority to and in implementation) we need asset. Accordingly, the Bishop in the Diocese’s mission. We need not use our resources effectively. discuss a range of matters which expert advice. We have engaged: Council and the Property Trust to consider possibilities for rede- b. Develop as a commercial will impact the design. They have an architect to prepare designs; a agreed towards the end of last year velopment. property. This option was rejected indicated support for the project. sales and marketing agent to advise that the use of the site should be 4. Are we better served as the return is estimated to be ap- Works approval lodgement is in on design to ensure that what is reviewed. proximately 33% lower than resi- train. On receipt of the latter de- planned is considered marketable by developing the site 2. On what should we base dential accommodation and there sign will be fi nalised. It is likely to and feasible in the current market; ourselves or by selling it to is an oversupply of commercial comprise around 90 units, limited and project managers to manage decisions about the use of a developer? property in Canberra. As a result, it ground fl oor offi ce accommoda- planning and construction risk, the Jamieson House site? Over the last year we have in- would take signifi cant time to lease tion, underground parking and ac- drive the project and undertake a In late 2009 a stakeholder vestigated whether the objectives the property, increase risks to the cess to support potential St Johns range of due diligence activities workshop involving Bishop in we set for redevelopment were Diocese and reduce returns over and CIT development of their sites. required prior to and during the Council, the Property Trust, St best met by the Diocese develop- the next fi ve to ten years. This is a relatively small develop- development. At this stage, we are John’s Parish and selected prop- ing the site itself or by selling it to c. Develop the property as a ment by Canberra standards. The not committed to proceeding with erty professionals developed a a developer. On the basis of expert residential apartments. We have marketing specialists have advised any development. Ultimately we vision and objectives for any advice from Colliers International selected this option as it produces that this will increase the interest will not commit ourselves until we redevelopment of the Jamieson we concluded that it would be the best return to support the Di- from potential purchasers. have a business case and project House site. It concluded that con- better for us to develop the site ocesan mission. Bringing some 90 8. Managing the risk costing based on a final design sideration of redevelopment must individuals/couples/young families which meets our objectives and ourselves because: I am conscious that fi nancing be based on the Diocesan mission within easy reach of St John’s can then at least suffi cient pre?sales to • The fi nancial return is sig- any development is a concern for and values. Any development also provide opportunities to grow cover all our costs. nifi cantly greater and the additional many – it is for me too. Much of needed to maximise our ability new communities of faith and en- We are committed to using the risks can be effectively managed. our discussion has been around to meet the Diocese’s changing gage new models of ministry. resources of our Diocese to best • We can ensure the use of the this. To minimise fi nancial risks: operational needs, provide op- We are planning on the basis support our mission. A decision, site meets the Diocesan Environ- • It is our intention to only that any development of the site which would almost certainly be portunities to integrate operations mental Code of Practice. This is not commence any development when would be for primarily residential for a residential development, will within the Diocesan Family, em- possible if the site is sold. we have obtained, as a minimum, purposes. only be made if it is clear that all body the Diocesan Environmental • By developing the site our- suffi cient presales to cover all our Code of Practice and recognise selves we are able to minimise costs will be covered and that a 6. Should we sell or rent costs. worthwhile return on our asset will the long term opportunities for any adverse impact on St John’s • Bank fi nancing will only be the development of the St. John’s precinct and maximise benefi ts and the units? be achieved. We haven’t yet decided wheth- available on this basis, which will precinct. Implementation of any future long term opportunities for er we should sell or rent the units require pre?sales of 65?70%. 10. Where does this leave agreed development would need the development of the St. John’s (or undertake a mix of these ap- • The loan would be at a fi xed the Registry and existing to demonstrate good governance precinct. This is not possible if the proaches) if the redevelopment interest rate if it was considered and fi nancial management. site is sold. tenants? proceeds. We do know that if we that this would reduce the risk from We also considered whether the For the reasons set out earlier, were to retain all the units and rent interest rate changes. 3. Does the current use site should be developed in a joint the current tenants will need to them to tenants, this would lead to • We have engaged a marketing of the Jamieson House venture with a developer. We de- relocate in the near future. long?term debt and not provide a and sales agent to participate in the cided against this as the relatively There are three options under effectively support our revenue stream to support the Di- design process to ensure that the small decrease in risk is offset by consideration to meet the offi ce mission? ocesan mission until the debt was development is designed to refl ect a signifi cant reduction in returns needs of the Registry and the During 2009 Registry staff did repaid. This is thus not a viable current property demand. (some 50%). Thus, we believe other Diocesan tenants of Jamieson extensive research on the current option. We are still investigating The principal risk is that it takes developing the site ourselves will House. state of the building, tenancies whether we should sell all the units longer to sell the units than we • Rehouse in a new develop- and registry needs. It was found better support the Diocesan values or retain ownership of a portion. plan, thus delaying the additions and broader mission. ment on the current site. Archi- that the building no longer meets Our consideration is based on how to Diocesan income for which we We have decided to plan on the tectural advice indicates that the a range of building standards, in these options support the Diocesan are budgeting. If this were to oc- basis that any development of the constraints of the size and shape particular OH&S and disability mission. cur, we would need to review the site would be undertaken by the of the Jamieson House site would access requirements. Nor does it No decision has been made as budget and manage expenditure Diocese. make it diffi cult to provide good meet operational and organisa- yet on whether, or to what extent, accordingly. quality offi ce accommodation. The tional needs of any of the agen- 5. How should the site be we should sell or rent units. 9. What are we committed site is better suited to residential cies using the building. There developed? 7. Design criteria to? accommodation. is also a range of items which We considered a range of pos- We are currently working with We are committed to using the • Relocate to leased office require signifi cant maintenance. sible development options and an architect and our marketing resources of our Diocese to best space. It is not anticipated that fi nd- It is estimated that the essential have concluded that a residential agent. This design is being devel- support our mission. ing alternative offi ce accommoda- renovation work would cost over development would best meet our oped to: reflect current demand To enable us to make informed $1 million, but it would still leave criteria. The factors in the consid- patterns, meet all planning require- decisions and manage the planning (continued next page) December 2010 3D3D Review Review Page 23 NEWS FROM CANBERRA-GOULBURN DIOCESE Celebration Community’s Wambiri’s early re-opening outreach in Queanbeyan Wambiri Youth and Confer- ence Centre at Tathra is expecting  Small team carries to also speak our faith and share to re-open part of Wambiri for the our joy with those people. Dec-Jan holiday season. message of Christ’s Beginning in Advent this love to streets of The partial opening is limited year the Celebration Com- to the Camping Area section, and Karrabar munity will commence a new does not include use of the Youth by Becky Conway* work; an Episcopal Outreach Camp dormitories and facilities. to Karabar and to marginalised The Celebration Commu- The Convener of the Wambiri people in Queanbeyan. There nity along with a few generous Advisory Group, David Dillon, will be a Eucharist service at St volunteers have been mowing said that Bishop Stuart Robinson Matthew’s Karabar on a Sunday nature strips and gardens in had agreed to allow the restricted morning followed by a program Karabar a suburb in Quean- re-opening of the Camping Area aimed at primary aged children. beyan throughout this year. providing all OH&S issues relat- The Celebration Community This very visible ministry ing to the camping/caravan area will be working with a small but has opened up opportunities to have been resolved. faithful group of people who meet and serve our neighbours. David Dillon says he expects have served at St Matthews A small team sets out each many Friends of Wambiri who RESTRICTED OPENING: Wambiri Campsite will be open for Karabar for a number of years. week from the Celebration have contacted the Advisory part of December for those wanting to help out with voluntary Along with mowing, we are Community, we pack up a trailer Group offering voluntary labour undertaking a number of other labour. with several mowers, whipper and support are being invited to projects to serve, witness, evan- snippers, garbage bags, rakes come to Wambiri over the period bers, and members of Diocesan Wambiri for the general pub- gelise and build community. and brooms and choose an area 8 December -18 December 2010 Agencies including Schools who lic. Our hope is to listen to the to mow. to assist in cleaning up, painting, are interested in a short term Mr Dillon says there has been community and then to create Since we have begun this garden and grounds makeover, booking of a powered caravan/ enthusiastic interest and support a “fresh expression” of church work we have been contacted facility cleaning, and minor re- campsite during the period 19 De- from across the Diocese for the for the people of Karabar along- by a number of people who are pairs and maintenance. cember 2010 to the end of April re-opening, and he is cautiously side the services on a Sunday unable to mow their own yards Volunteers who would like 2011 are also invited to contact optimistic that the OH&S and morning. mostly due to disability, age or to attend are asked to contact David Dillon on 0427508803. general sprucing up of Wambiri We are excited to be in- the fact that they do not own a Mr Dillon on 0427508803, and Every effort will be made will be organized in time. It is volved in Bishop Stuart’s dream lawn mower. reserve one or more nights’ ac- to accommodate expressions of hoped Wambiri will be fully func- for this diocese “in which the We try as much as possible commodation, but they will have interest particularly from country tional, including the Youth Camp love of Jesus transforms people to involve the people who have to bring their own bed linen, food, parishes, but it will be a case of section, from the commencement and communities.” We hope to asked for assistance with the and personal requisites. early reservation to guarantee a of the 2011 school year. keep you informed of our work clean up of their yard and of Clergy, congregation mem- site. There will be no access to through the Anglican News others in the hope that this will as we seek to impact lives for build community. Christ and hope that you will Our hope is that through our partner us in prayer. actions the people of Karabar SoulintheBush comes to Tumbarumba will see the reality of our lives; *Becky Conway is a member A Church Leaders’ Work- park, some areas of which were attenders. of Christs presence within us, of the Celebration Community. shop which involved four of the still littered with debris following On Sunday morning team and we pray for opportunities local church communities was the recent fl oods. members preached and provided a feature of the SoulintheBush During the morning four the music at the morning service weekend in Tumbarumba on members of the team also pre- at St Jude’s Anglican Church. In November 12-14. sented the church leaders work- response to an invitation from the Proposed Jamieson House The Soul Survivor team head- shop, which included themes of preacher, one man came to Christ ing up the weekend comprised kids ministry, worship, evange- and three others made recommit- site development of 15 people from St Stephen’s lism and preaching. ments. Belrose and Hornsby Baptist The visitors then led a Kids All 15 young people on the (from previous page) of the options there appears to be churches, under the leadership of Club program during the after- team said afterwards that they a good prospect of solving this Tom French. noon. would very much love to come tion to lease would be diffi cult as problem and bringing signifi cant Despite travelling for seven That evening the team helped again, and the Tumbarumba An- commercial property is currently in additional resources into the Dioc- hours to get to Tumbarumba on host a church dinner, attended glicans, with Ken and George, oversupply and rents are relatively esan budget. At Synod we shared the Friday afternoon/evening, the by 80 people. The Soul team told the team they appreciated the low. Often the owner provides my dream of a Diocese in which team found the energy to help were very pleased to discover visit very much and can’t wait for signifi cant incentives in terms of the love of Jesus transforms people local young people spend a few that quite a few of the dinner the next trip in 2011. fi t?outs to gain tenants. and communities. We talked of hours cleaning up the caravan guests were not regular church • Relocate in owned office the challenges and opportunities space. This may be a good option as we pursue this dream by sow- in the longer term. It will depend ing generously in all facets of our upon whether owning a suitable Diocesan life. And we recognised Cursillo three-day weekends in 2011 property would be an appropriate the importance of harnessing all investment for the Property Trust. our resources in this cause. A re- Do you like to share prayer  Ongoing support and encour- will be held at The Pines, Tuross However this decision is independ- development of Jamieson House and praise with a vibrant and agement for growing in the Head. has the potential to underpin the ent of the decision about develop- joyful group of people? faith. If you are interested in at- change we are seeking both in ment of the Jamieson House site Would you like to deepen  A challenge to live an active tending or would like to sponsor and will be made after we have terms of fi nancial resources and your spiritual journey? Christian life wherever we fi nd someone from your Parish please fi nished the decision and the plan- appropriate accommodation for our Have you been on a Cursillo ourselves. speak to your Rector or your ning process for the site. administrative support. weekend and would like to rec- Cursillo Coordinator. We are confi dent that all Jamie- This is a signifi cant develop- Cursillo is a ministry of the For those who can’t make son House tenants can be housed ment in the life of the Diocese ommend it to others? whole Church with Lay people and Clergy working together, Tuross Head, a second set of economically in good quality ac- which we must, and will, take What is Cursillo? carefully and responsibly. Please under the guidance and encour- weekends will also be held in commodation which better meets Cursillo is a Spanish word pray for the Bishop in Council and agement of Bishop Stuart. Canberra in October 2011. More their needs than Jamieson House meaning “short course”. Cur- currently does. the Property Trust in their decision Applications to attend the Cur- details will be available early in making on this important matter. sillo seeks to deepen the spiritual sillo Three-day weekends on the the New Year. 11. Conclusion Warmly in Christ, awareness and commitment of South Coast are now available. Application forms can be We cannot leave Jamieson The Right Reverend Stuart involved members of our church. The Men’s weekend will be posted to: House in its present condition any Robinson Cursillo provides: held on 24-27 February 2011; Olga Blasch longer. After extensive investiga- Bishop Canberra and Goulburn  A three-day live-in weekend the Women’s weekend is on 17- 19 Yate Gardens Rivett ACT tion and thorough consideration 7 October 2010 course in Christian living. 20 March 2011. Both weekends 2611 Page 24 3D Review December 2010 NEWS FROM CANBERRA-GOULBURN DIOCESE

‘Pioneer’ specialist C/G Historical Society pays visit to address national to Tumbarumba and Tumut by Charles Body 31 members of the Anglican network conference Historical Society visited the parishes of Tumbarumba and Canon Phil Potter, Director of Tumut over the weekend of 30 Pioneer Ministry in the Diocese and 31 October 2010. Despite the of Liverpool, will be the keynote recent serious fl oods, particularly speaker at a conference in Can- around Tumbarumba, the group berra on February 17-18. received a very warm welcome Bishop Trevor Edwards has augmented by typical country convened the conference in his parish catering. capacity as chair of the Fresh The fi rst stop was St John’s Expressions Australia task force Batlow, a beautiful brick church to begin consolidating a network built in 1933. Being situated in of leaders involved in the devel- the main street of the famous ap- opment of fresh expressions of ple town, St John’s has always church in the Anglican Church been a very signifi cant part of the of Australia. local community. Unfortunately Phil Potter has been a lead- we were a week too early to ATTRACTION: St Jude’s, Tumbarumba, was one of the ing fi gure in the development of participate in the annual Batlow attractions of the recent Historical Society trip. Cell Church in the UK, explor- PIONEER: Phil Potter is Apple Blossom Festival, which ing ways of using these groups Director of Pioneer Ministry had been postponed by several building and was originally used tained the visitors with some fas- missionally. He is author of The in the Diocese of Liverpool, UK. weeks due to the fl oods. by several denominations. It is cinating insights into the history Challenge of Cell Church (2001) From Batlow an hour’s drive now used regularly only by the of the district. George has been and The Challenge of Change - that network members will need brought us to Glenroy Women’s Anglicans and services are held editor of the local newspaper, is a shaping change and changing the to play a prominent role in (a) Hut just outside Tumbarumba once a month. former shire mayor and has been shape of Church (2009). developing and (b) delivering where we were served a hearty Occasional weddings and a tireless promoter of Tumba- In his capacity as Director of this material at a regional level.” lunch. There was time to see other events are also held in the rumba over many years so he is Pioneer Ministry he is respon- At its last three triennial meet- the Women’s Museum and make attractive building which is beau- very well qualifi ed to talk about sible for developing initiatives ings the General Synod has some purchases at the excellent tifully maintained. his town and his church. across the diocese, including consistently the importance of craft shop before driving a few A visit to St James’ church at Holy Communion was cel- churches in schools and cafes growing and developing fresh ex- kilometres to the small town of Munderoo had to be cancelled ebrated next morning at St Jude’s and within the Merseyside police pressions of church as a strategy Rosewood. as the fl oods had made the road followed by morning tea and a force. for mission in a changing world. One of the diocese’s hid- impassable but instead a detour talk about the history of St Jude’s. Bishop Trevor said that as a At its meeting in Melbourne den treasures can be found in was made to the Union Church The original church, built in growing number of Australian in September. General Synod Rosewood, in the form of the at Glenroy. This is another little the 1870s, was extended in the dioceses were developing similar unanimously and enthusiastically Community Church of the Good gem in our diocese. Glenroy was 1980s to provide a larger and positions, “the opportunity for passed a resolution highlighting Shepherd. Rosewood may not be once a thriving community with more open space for worship and people with this responsibility to the importance of developing a big as it once was, but the com- a school, railway station, cheese other parish activities. It is a very learn from an experienced leader fresh expressions in diocesan munity spirit remains extremely factory, church and other facili- interesting example of how an and each other seemed like an strategies for growth as well as strong. The brick A-frame church ties. The church was built in the old building can be modernised opportunity too good to miss”. drawing attention to developing was built in 1981 to replace an 1920s and is now owned by Rob- without destroying the character The second day of the confer- leadership capacity. older building which had suc- ert and Grace McEachern who of the original building. ence will focus on the training Many dioceses have begun cumbed to white ants. maintain it in excellent condition. Sunday lunch was at All Saints’ aspect of developing pioneer to consider the contribution that The new church was designed It is still used for weddings and at Tumut, a magnifi cent building leaders. pioneer leaders could make and by local architect Ken Wilson and community events. designed by Edmund Blacket. A “This meeting will enable are looking at training options most of the materials and labour From Glenroy it was back to very active catering group has diocesan and Anglicare leaders to that would allow these forms of were provided by local residents. Tumbarumba for a dinner at St raised thousands of dollars to en- consider the UK mission shaped church to emerge and thrive. Although on Anglican land, the Jude’s Anglican Church. Local sure that the building is maintained ministry material fi rsthand and National conferences to be church is very much a community identity Mr George Martin enter- in excellent condition. to consider how it might be used held in Adelaide in May and in Australian dioceses,” Bishop November next year will further Trevor explained. “We anticipate explore specifi c pioneer training Why do you call it Camp Overrated? by Rosalind Clarke hates sin, and how inexcusable it is how they go now). In the afternoons During the last school holi- to continue to live in sin after the everyone trekked to the beach to do days 80 people from St Matthew’s salvation of Christ. Dave quoted the regular beach things; swim, play Wanniassa spent fi ve days on Camp Hebrews 10:26-29: football, dig sandpits and slap each other with dead fi sh. Overrated in Tathra. If we deliberately keep on sinning One of the highlights of the camp This is a camp for youth in years after we have received the knowledge was the skit night as cabin groups and 7-12 and has been running since of the truth, no sacrifice for sins is left... leaders had to enact scenes like ‘Boy 2008. (Why call a camp ‘Over- How much more severely do you meets Girl’, ‘The Breakup Scene’ and rated’? So you all have to ask why, think a man deserves to be punished ‘Happily Ever After’. Almost every and we can talk about camp). who has trampled the Son of God un- Michael and Pauline Lyons, group went for a musical number, so It was the fi rst year the camp has der foot, who has treated as an unholy the night ended up being a dance. Proprietors been under the leadership of the new thing the blood of the covenant that It was an epic week and going youth minister, Dave Abraham. The sanctified him, and who has insulted 88 Bentinck St, BATHURST, 2795 by all the Facebook updates, the camp was a total success, with 63 the Spirit of grace? Phone: 6331 4265 youth, 13 leaders, as well as cooks kids had a pretty good time too. and camp parents all enjoying the But camp was not all fi re and We had ,many godly conversa- Providing sensitive and professional care week at Kianinny Resort on the brimstone; the youth spent the morn- tions, everyone bonded and there when it’s most needed South Coast. ings mini-golfi ng, canoeing or lazing were no major injuries. Available 24 hours a day The theme for the camp was around the pool with super-soakers Everyone is looking forward Live in Fear with Dave delivering and ukuleles. (There are only about to the camp in 2011. fi ve talks on the book of Amos. The three songs you can play on the *Rosalind Clarke serves as talks focussed on how much God ukulele and we all know exactly Youth Leader at St Matthew’s. December 2010 3D Review Page 25 ANGLICARE CANBERRA & GOULBURN Bimbimbie Village’s 40th Anniversary Celebrations ACER teams activated! Kate Collin, daughter of the John and Kathleen McIlwraith Smith, was one of the special guests at the 40th anniversary of Bimbimbie Village on the week- end of October 9-10. John McIlwraith was the founder and benefactor of Bim- bimbie Village, and a gathering on Saturday evening gave Kate Collin the opportunity to renew friendships and reminisce with staff who have been associated over the past 40 years. Guests shared many photo- graphs and stories as they told of their own connections throughout the evening. Anniversary celebrations continued the following day with a welcome from from Dr Mike PRESENTATION: Kate Collin, daughter of the founders FLOOD SUPPORT: Pat Halpin, Mark Short and Anna Conyers Kelly, Federal Member for Eden of Bimbimbie Village John and Kathleen McIlwraith Smith, who door knocked in Uranquinty assisting the Red Cross in the Monaro, and Andrew Constance, receives a memento of the day from Lenny, a deaf and mute afttermath of the fl oods in the area last month. NSW Shadow Minister for Aged Aboriginal who had been greatly helped early in his life by Care and Member for Bega. a Kate’s father John McIlwraith Smith. by Helen Bennett, places where it had never been Peter Sandeman, CE An- Regional Disaster known to fl ow. glicare Canberra Goulburn, Recovery Coordinator, SES were very quickly on the and Jenelle Tinham, Director of Art Group teachers Di Tarrant Harold Smith, for his long and Anglicare Canberra & job and the local community in- Services, Anglicare Canberra and Trish Collins along with Kate loyal service to Bimbimbie and volved looking after anyone per- Goulburn & Goulburn and Carol Meindl, Collin. the McIlwraith Smith family as sonally known who was ’going Regional Manager, South East Welcome to country was the fi rst Maintenance assistant. During the recent flooding under ’. After offi cial ‘Standby’ Region responded and welcomed given by John Dixon, a well Harold is currently a resident in in Western NSW, several of our and then ‘Activation’ the three visitors and guests to Bimbimbie. known Aboriginal Elder. This the Lodge at Bimbimbie. ACER teams were activated to registered Anglicare volunteers Kate Collin was also present and led into the highlight of the day, a The cutting of the 40th Anni- assist those who were affected were assigned to the Recovery expressed her delight to be taking Thanksgiving Service celebrated versary cake by Kate Collin and by the heavy rains. Team for a Door Knock to make part in this event. by Bishop Trevor Edwards and a beautiful afternoon tea brought ACER members from the sure that affected residents had A free sausage sizzle for lunch Reverend David Ruthven, Angli- the day to a fi tting close. Wagga, Holbrook and Junee both information and practical and a wonderful display of crafts can Minister Merimbula Parish. Congratulations Bimbimbie teams joined with Red Cross support to aid in their recovery. made by Bimbimbie Auxiliary Kate Collin organised for a - it continues to be a wonderful volunteers to doorknock families We joined representatives and the Knit and Natter group beautifully framed photo of the place so many proudly call home. in such places as The Rock, Ye- from Community Services and run by our dedicated volunteers Ship’s Light and a Plaque to rong Creek, Henty, Uranquinty Red Cross to form teams, allocate and supported by hostel residents be dedicated and presented to and Holbrook to ascertain need areas, gain and distribute infor- were for sale. Tours around the and share information about mation and offer support. village created lots of fun on resources available to those dev- We three ‘locals’ were par- the newly acquired Golf Buggy, astated by the water. ticularly useful for our local purchased by the Auxiliary to Anglicare is a support agency knowledge especially for the enhance mobility around the under the NSW Disaster Plan rural families where there were village for the hostel and village and can be activated at any time fi ve families whose homes were residents. to assist Community Services or inundated. Knowledge of the lo- Another feature of the week- other Partner Agencies in time cal roads was very handy. end was an Art Competition for of disaster. For many of our An- We were very glad to work the students of Sapphire Anglican glican Community Emergency in teams with other very experi- College, Pambula, Years 3/4 and Response (ACER) volunteers, enced personnel since we had not 5/6. The theme was ‘ Bimbimbie this was their first time “acti- been activated before and though - a place of many birds’. After vated” and most team members our willingness was high our ex- much discussion judging was were touched in some way by the perience as Anglicare Volunteers completed by Bimbimbie Village experience. was nil. One ACER volunteer com- Future training will be far mented after a long day of door more meaningful for us now that knocking, “You know in all the we have even a little practical devastation that I witnessed on experience and we look forward Tuesday the thing that remains to the next training time – soon with me is the hospitality of those (that’s a promise I am told). who have lost so much - some of them everything, including their car. I was so blessed to be there.” To become involved in Volunteer’s comments Anglicare’s Disaster Response Freda Turner, one of the teams, those interested are ACER volunteers, wrote the fol- asked to fi rst complete a six lowing account: hour training workshop. After nearly 8 inches of rain For more information, (193mm) Holbrook and district please contact Helen Bennett: was inundated with water fl ow- phone: 6245 7100 ing across paddocks, roads and email: [email protected]. Page 26 3D Review December 2010 MY STORY Finding meaning in grief A five-year journey by Garth Dutfi eld, On the 27th of November I took basic poem, much to my surprise. to ordination Diocese of Bathurst part in a Safe Ministry training day. I was quite excited. Do I think I Other events in my life to do had help? Yes!. preach at my Priesting which Loss affects people in differ- with church groups have brought I am a great believer that By Shannon Smith, was to take place on October ent ways. To me, the death of my back to life beliefs and good God sends us help if we ask, I Diocese of Riverina 16th. wife from cancer was absolutely feelings that I had long since asked for help with the poem as I One of the greatest things Fr Mark arrived in the late crushing, it was expected yet still forsaken. wanted it to be good and honour- to ever happen in my life took afternoon and it all started to fall came as a shock. As I travel on the tears, so able for my wife. place on October 16th in St Al- into place. Two and a half days I was then alone; after 35 ready to drown me in the past, I share this poem with your ban’s Cathedral Griffi th, I was in retreat with Fr Mark with all years of marriage loneliness was have now eased. I feel that Mar- readers in the hope that the sen- ordained into the Priesthood. the last minute questions and a big bruise to me. garet is ok but I still visit her timent may ease the pain of loss It was an incredible day which quiet times with God. Loneliness clings like an un- grave regularly, that serves to for those who suffer, for it is very I was able to share with some Saturday October 16th fi- wanted scar to the very sole of remind me that life is short so live true that God can take that pain truly incredible people. nally arrived. I lost count of how a person, it is a companion that it the best way you can. I have from you as He has with me and Five years ago I started the many times I walked the length sears sometimes, like a heated chosen the Christian path. the poem itself helped no end. journey after being asked out of of the Deanery watching all the branding iron on the skin of a Margaret was 52 years old My wife is a believer and the blue by Rev’d Karen Kime clergy arrive from the back door. calf it can mark your life, even when she died from cancer, she many stories I could tell would if I had thought about seeking I can’t describe the feeling I felt ruin your life. missed the last two grandchildren prove that. a life in ministry. Karen at the when fi nally at 10:15am I was It’s true to say that I was numb being born and also missed my Shortly before Margaret’s time had no way of knowing allowed to go join my fellow for three months after Margaret’s new-found mobility after my dou- death late one afternoon we were that; yes I was in the process of clergy men and women. Walking death and then I cried for a long ble hip operation. (There is a story on our way into town for a barbe- discerning a calling but had no into the hall and seeing them all time, the slightest memory trig- and a half there, I could tell you.) cue at our youngest son’s place. idea what to do next. And so my was a feeling of nervousness. gered tears and it seemed that all On one visit to Margaret’s At the highest hill on the road journey began. A whole new chapter was that was good in life was lost or grave I growled an adjective at the a marvellous view saw streaks Five years of study under about to begin. I will never had been destroyed. sun bleached plastic fl owers that of cloud blazing fi re like with Fr Mark Thomas who was then forget the sound of Fr Ed Byford After Margaret’s death I be- I needed to replace and said to orange, golds , pinks , greys and based in Clare South Australia calling to us to line up to begin gan attending Church regularly. myself, and probably to Margaret whites in the sunset strewn along has turned out to be fi ve of the the walk over to the Church. I For some years I had been absent too, “There has to be a better and the western horizon. most fruitful years of my life. took my place and began the from the local Christian fl ock for more meaningful way to remember Margaret turned to me and Fr Mark and I developed a walk with my brothers and one reason or another. It was, and pay respect”. It was only days with her face beaming with a wonderful relationship over the sisters. I believe, Rector Philip Hanlin before what would have been our huge smile said just six words: years and he eventually went on Walking into the church as I whose kindness and sermons led 39th wedding anniversary. “He sure can paint, can’t He”? to become my spiritual adviser. looked around I saw many peo- me back into the Church fully. As I drove home my thoughts To this day I can still see For five years Fr Mark ple who were so instrumental in That, and the belief that Marga- clung to the fading fl owers and Margaret’s smile and sparkling Thomas and I have met on a my life. I saw all my family from ret was too good a woman to be respect angle. Not too far into my eyes as she said that to me, her weekly basis via Skype, never Melbourne who had travelled anywhere but in Heaven and if I journey home it hit me like a bolt faith still intact despite what she meeting in person, but still our down to be with me, my family wanted to see her again I needed out of the blue; “Write a poem for was going through. I don’t regard relationship continued to grow from Cootamundra, Darlington to get my act together. So I am Margaret”. That way I would take the poem as being a good poem and strengthen. Point and Leeton. trying to do that. something meaningful to her grave and it is probably wrong in some It was an incredible journey I looked over and spotted Now under the guidance of each time I went to visit, it would respects, but it works for me, as in 1986 I lost my beautiful my brother and it was at that Rev’d Leslie Ladlow I have cho- make me feel better and it would maybe it will inspire you to write aunty in Canberra to cancer on moment I realised the signifi cant sen paths that have enlightened outlast any plastic fl owers. This a poem for your loved one. May 29th. It was the weekend role he had played in my life, me and strengthened me. then was the Genesis of my poem. May all your smiles be win- of May 29th, 2009, that I was and there he sat with my two Recently I attended a Moti- I had never written poetry ners, like Margaret’s. requested to be in Canberra for children. I looked down a little vational Seminar and learnt a lot before but in three hours that my fi nal discernment interview further and I saw Mike Foley and about myself that I didn’t know. afternoon I had completed the at St Mark’s. I then received the letter from Bishop Doug with Antoinette who had fl own down the date of my ordination into from Sydney the night before. I the Diaconate December 5th. had asked Mike to come and if And what was so significant he would do one of the reading Together Forever - by Garth Dutfi eld about that date? It’s my same and he gladly accepted. auntie’s birthday. Four years I ago I was study- Dedicated to my wife Margaret, and written for what would have been our 39th Wedding Anniversary What a whirlwind nine ing primary Education at the My age advances, but I remember your sweet smile, months it has been for me train- Australian Catholic Univer- See your beautiful eyes; Eyes so bright and shining ing under Fr Rex Everett and sity and I needed to pick up 20 You have been gone far from me for quite a while Fr Rob Harris. Many hiccups hours of Catholic Education But memories of you are still my only silver lining. along the way but I survived and School which was when I found myself in a class called Many long rough paths of life we chose and trod together, them. One never really knows ‘The World and Literature of Faith and love was sealed in marriage by a golden band. exactly how much they have the Bible’. Our love and lives were held fast by this wondrous tether, learnt from another until they Mike Foley was the lecturer Lives woven and crafted as one, by God’s Great Hand are called to put it into practice and I knew my day was just on that subject. The most bizarre I gazed at you in deepest sleep, I heard your gentle sigh. around the corner. part about that though is that Dreams fl oat by; you shiver: memories from earlier years. I fell very grateful to have Fr I wasn’t even meant to be in But in our hearts we hold truths much too strong to ever die. Rex and Fr Rob with all the fi ne Mike’s class into the following God, Love, Companionship, births that gave rise to happy tears. tuning and last minute polish- year but I somehow got sent to him. So with Mike’s lead and My love; my love is still alive and so very strong, ing. It hasn’t been an easy nine Antoinette very old King James But always swimming through a vast sea of sorrow months but I held the trump card. Bible I set off on my very fi rst I pray: pray each day we won’t need to wait too long I knew I had Fr Rex and Fr Rob to assessment task in Theology. It Before we meet and embrace, in that great tomorrow. fall back on and every time they helped me back up and continued was in Mike’s class where the May soon that great strength of love that we always knew to walk with me step by step. curtain was lifted, God through Cast far aside the sadness, tears and painful parting. October 13 was a rather anx- Mike enabled my eyes to see and God willing, this love we shared shall carry on through ious day as I awaited the arrival of my ears to hear. To be Together Forever with God in a Grand New Starting. Fr Mark Thomas from Adelaide. And, here I was with both I hadn’t met Fr Mark in the fi ve Mike and Antoinette on October (The words Together and Forever were engraved on the inside of our wedding bands, at my wife’s years I have been studying under 16th 2010 answering my call to request. She was 18 when we married on the 4th October 1969, and passed away 19th January 2004.) him. Fr Mark had agreed to come God into the Priesthood. across and lead my retreat and December 2010 3D Review Page 27 NEWS FROM BATHURST DIOCESE Challenge from former Deputy PM Orange Grammar’s from Coolah-Dunedoo parish first Confirmation Former Member for Gwydir Term 3, so it was great for the and Deputy Prime Minister, from the school children to experience these Mr John Anderson, was guest The fi rst confi rmation service things in practice and not just speaker for the evening at a at Orange Anglican Grammar ‘theory’.” dinner held recently by Coolah- School was held in the new media Ben Edwards conducted Dunedoo Anglican Parish to centre last month when Bishop the confi rmation classes before celebrate the 140th Anniversary Richard Hurford confi rmed six school over a doughnut break- of the founding of the Bathurst boys. fast for two terms and connected Anglican Diocese. School Chaplain Dr Ben Ed- with the “hi-tech know how” Parish priest Robert Bowman wards, who prepared the boys of the boys, who did internet said that more than 70 people for their confi rmation, said the research as well as more con- attended the dinner, which was primary school pupils from Year ventional approaches includ- held at the Dunedoo Bowling Three to Year Seven attended ing learning the catechism and Club. the service creeds. John Anderson spoke about “Last term the students had He said that the confi rmees the importance of history and all been present for the baptism also did presentations on the the importance of morals and of six pupils,” he said. “These Anglican Church and Christi- faith in giving a society values two special occasions were put DINNER: Dorothy Stanford, Sid and Rosa Reynolds and John anity in Australia at a chapel and respect – whatever the age into context as we looked at service in October commemo- it exists in. Anderson prepare to enjoy their dinner at the Bowling Club. units on baptism, confi rmation, rating the 140th anniversary of “Jesus Christ was and is the the Eucharist and the apostles’ one. microfi nance loans, savings, in- creed in Christian Studies in the diocese. most influential person in all The former parliamentarian surance and training to over two time,” he said and then nomi- spoke passionately about the very million people working their way nated William Wilberforce – of diversity of his recent travels. out of poverty in the developing anti-slave trade fame – as a hero He admonished his audience to world. of his, and spoke of what contem- reconsider how they viewed the John Anderson drew much porary Christians can learn from needy of the world – a rapidly laughter when he pointed out that his example. growing presence, even in our women were better at utilising “What we believe affects own Australian backyards. and repaying these loans than our actions and behaviour … The plight of so many should men. He recommended that we apathy and selfi shness are very serve as a call to prayer and ac- all invest in such groups – not for negative infl uences … we need tion, not to nodding heads sagely. personal gain, but for the world’s to rescue the Western world from Evil does exist, we can’t pretend good. the (malaise) of this age, apathy,” otherwise, and one of the most Mr Anderson fi nished by re- he stated. maligned people of the 18th minding those present that God He claimed that the divide Century was Charles Darwin reaches out to humanity, we are between rich and poor was still who never denied God, though called to respond by allowing the a reality and needed addressing others wanted him to have said truly transforming force for good urgently. He reminded those such a thing in his “The Origin in all creation, faith in Christ, to present that there was an ever- of Species.” work in and through us. FIRST: Taking part in the fi rst Confi rmation Service to he held widening gulf between the mi- Those present were encour- Lloyd Graham thanked Mr at Orange Grammar were Luke Robinson, Fraser le Boutillier, nority wealthy and majority poor aged to look into the activities Anderson for his entertaining and Kelsely Manns, Bishop Richard Hurford, School Chaplain Ben of the world. He told us that this of such rapidly growing mission valuable address, and presented Edwards, Patrick Harris, Billy Jones and Jack Daintith. class consciousness is endemic support groups as “Opportunity him with a small gift on behalf throughout the developed world International” (http://www.op- of those present. as well as in the under-developed portunity.org/) which provides Company of the Good Shepherd Christmas Service Times FROM TED ALBERT: Tues. 21 Dec. 7.00 pm BOGAN GATE: Thurs. 23 Dec. 6.00 pm Cursillo LEWIS TRUNDLE: CHRISTMAS EVE 8.00pm DIOCESAN TULLAMORE: CHRISTMAS DAY 8.00 am CURSILLO TOTTENHAM: CHRISTMAS EVE 6.00 pm notes LAY DIRECTOR WARREN: CHRISTMAS EVE 9.00 pm (Wed 15th Dec. Community Christmas Concert in Warren Catholic Church.) Greetings Everyone It’s good to be back home after a wonderful trip This was the fi nal event for Cursillo in 2010 WEST BOGAN: Thurs. 23 Dec. 6.30 pm overseas. Shirley and I had a great time and saw and planning is now underway for 2011. Dates for HERMIDALE: CHRISTMAS EVE 6.00 pm many impressive sights, particularly during the your diaries include Diocesan Ultreyas at Grenfell NYNGAN: CHRISTMAS EVE 9.00 pm CHRISTMAS EVE 11.30 pm fi rst three weeks when we were part of a Christian on 12th March, Gilgandra 25th June, and Gulgong CHRISTMAS DAY 9.00 am pilgrimage led by Rev’d Samuel Marsden. There 12th November. Men’s 40 will be at Ridgecrest were many highlights including the Oberammer- over the June long weekend and Women’s 43 at COBAR: CHRISTMAS EVE 8.00 pm gau Passion Play but another one was staying at Shalom over the long weekend in October. CONDOBOLIN: CHRISTMAS EVE 8.00 pm Santiago de Compostela in Spain. It was here after We had a very busy and successful year in 2010 CHRISTMAS DAY 9.00 am the Second World War that Bishop Hervas led a including two Cursillo weekends and the 25th BOURKE: 24 December 9 pm with pageant group of young men on a pilgrimage to the Shrine Anniversary celebrations in April, as well as the BREWARRINA: 24 December 6 pm with pageant of St James. These were to become the founders Diocesan Ultreya at East Orange. Thank you to WEILMORINGLE: Tennis Shed Sunday 19 December 12 noon fol- of the Cursillo movement and the world’s fi rst Bishop Richard for his ongoing support, to all who lowed by lunch Cursillistas. There are still many pilgrims making have helped in any way and all who attended our WANAARING: Community Hall Thursday 23 December 6 pm their way to this place today. various functions. Special thanks to Lew Hitchick, CARINDA: Sat. 18 Dec. 11.00 am Our one disappointment was that we were not Editor of Anglican News, who has given us space GULARGAMBONE: Sun. 19 Dec. 11.00 am here for the Men’s Cursillo (M39) at Carcoar but to publicise Cursillo news throughout the year. MARRA CREEK: CHRISTMAS EVE 3.00 pm we were home for the fi nal Diocesan Ultreya which Have a happy and holy Christmas and a good QUAMBONE: CHRISTMAS EVE 6.30 pm was held at St Barnabas’ East Orange. With several relaxing break. De Colores!! COONAMBLE: CHRISTMAS DAY 9.00 am other events on the same day numbers were down Ted Lewis (Coonamble Carols in Smith Park Sun. 19 Dec. 6.30 pm) but it was a very enjoyable day. My thanks to East Diocesan Lay Director C.G.S.: Bishop John Stead, Lynda Boss, Kaye Colwell, Graeme Gaul Orange parish for their hospitality. Bathurst Diocese Graham McLeod, Ricky Tilden, Jeff Tym, Graeme Yager. Page 28 33D3DD ReviewReview December 2010

Peace at Christmas? You gotta be joking! by Revd Dr Matt Brain shepherds (you know the ones, worse. for security, shelter and help what they are … tools to engage Peace is a rare commodity at they were washing their socks by For all of its potential, Christ- was not unimportant, by allying in life as God designed it. Christmas time! night …), and the idea of peace mas is not usually a time of peace themselves to the peace-maker I guess the big question for We seem to lurch from one would have been as attractive to in our experience. May I suggest they would not be tied to the those of us who know the peace- function to another. There is them as to us. Shepherds lived that the very baby who was sup- uncertainties of a life that was maker is how can we share his the inevitable rushed trips to the a hard life amongst people who posed to be the ‘bringer of peace’ theirs for the grasping. Similarly, peace this Christmas. One way is shops (which are insanely busy) were used to doing it tough. for the shepherds offers the same as we approach Christmas, if we to invite people, both young and to endure. They lived rough on the fring- peace to us. I realize that this attempt to make it the ‘best time old, into our lives to hear of the The advertising that already es of society, vulnerable to cold, sounds trite and ‘pious’ but let possible’ (or even one that is a peace that Jesus brings and see dominates our awareness reaches hunger, violence, loneliness and me explain what I mean. cruise) the sort of peace that Jesus how following in his wake can a fever pitch (yes, I know that probably a host of other forces. Jesus, the Christmas baby, offers will inevitably elude us. take away the stress and clutter of businesses rely on the weeks Yet they were to be the fi rst to did not bring peace in the way However, in pursuing a Christ- modern life by the way we choose leading up to Christmas). But witness the ‘bringer of peace’, a that the shepherds would have mas towed along in the wake of to celebrate. isn’t Christmas supposed to be child wrapped in cloths and lying been expecting it. They would that fi rst Christmas baby, the ma- May yours be a Christmas full a time of “peace on earth and in a feed trough. It is interesting have almost certainly understood terial things will lose their grip as of Peace! goodwill among people”? that that peace for these ragged peace in terms of freedom from masters and may be enjoyed for Why is it that we need the men was not a refuge, or a steady Roman rule and provision of days after Christmas to recover? income, or job security, or social their material needs. Yet Jesus It is ironic that for people young acceptance. Rather it was a par- delivered something that would and old Christmas can bring all ticular person and a small and have been both disappointing and of the stresses of life bubbling to fragile one at that. The whole much, much deeper. the surface. point of the ‘peace’ of Christmas Jesus brought peace with The idea of Christmas being seemed to be wrapped up in this God that sidestepped issues of a time of peace has been around child and what he would do. power and materialism. What from the very fi rst. It was the While the causes of our stress he offered was the renewal of divine interpretation of the birth are probably quite different from harmony between people and the of an infant who could be found those of the shepherds in the one for whom they were made. in an animal’s feed trough (see fields we are among the most This harmony allows the grip that Luke 2:14), an inauspicious start stressed people to have ever material things and power have to life, but a lofty expectation. existed. The expectations that on our lives to slip and ultimately The original declaration of surround our Christmas celebra- let go. Christmas peace was made to tions often act to make the stress So while the shepherds’ need

Spotlight on … Helping youth ministry happen

This month we will take a offered to help pay the costs of a Christ. look at different ways that three leader who may not otherwise be Another small rural parish small churches are helping to able to afford to attend camp. In has had some money given them make ministry to young people doing this they are coming into that they have decided to offer to happen … partnership not only with Syn- some of the kids who are in the Sometimes it can be diffi cult ergy and Camp Pelican, but also school’s scripture class to help to know how we can support with the new leader as they learn subsidise the cost of coming on ministry to young people. This is and grow in ministry. Camp Pelican. Although they particularly so when our churches The priest of the church in a ru- could have chosen to use this are small and struggling to make ral town and I recently shared ideas money in other ways they have ends meet. In the past two weeks how in the absence of young and seen this as an opportunity to help I have been contacted by three energetic youth leaders this year’s young people to encounter Jesus You’d be a bit red in the face if you forgot small churches who have each confi rmees can be nurtured in their through the camps. to get you application in for Camp Pel! come up with creative ways of faith and fi nd a permanent home There are many ways that we (Forms online at web.me.com/mattbrain/Site/Camp_ using their existing resources to in the church. We discussed how can all be involved in ministry to Pelican.htmlCamp_Pelican.html) help reach out with the great news the “youth ministry” had to fi nd young people. I hope that the wit- of Jesus to young people. its place amongst all of the other ness of these Christian communi- Yrs 5-6: 10-15 January, Camp Longbeach, Batemans Bay One Christian community has duties of the parish priest, and ties will be an encouragement and Yrs 7-8: 16-22 January, Camp Longbeach, Batemans Bay realised the importance of help- together came up a mix of large help you think of the different Yrs 9-10, 11-12: 23-29 January, Kianniny Resort, Tathra ing to raise up and train youth and small group opportunities to opportunities God is giving you. leaders. Although they are not meet and ways of keeping track of in the position to take on a young the young people individually. leader week by week, they have Although the energy levels of a Captain Amazing Man‛s Hot Tip seen the opportunity to help a 20-something may not be on tap, young person grow in Christian we were able to uncover other for engaging with young people leadership that Camp Pelican skills and wisdom that will help provides. This community have bring these young people on in With Christmas coming up I have been putting my AMAZ- ING noggin to work so that the daring rescues and fantastic escapades I so regularly perform may have that special twist. Synergy contacts Whereas that terribly predictable Ratman and his side-kick Synergy Youth www.synergy.org.au, offi ce - 6230 6749 Bobbin like to give out loud HO HO HO‛s and small plastic toys, Synergy Youth Director Matt Brain, [email protected] I prefer to keep a stock of Captain Amazing baked treats Synergy Youth Minister Lucas King, [email protected] and the story of the fi rst Christmas to give out. Synergy Youth Chairperson Colin Dundon, [email protected] The baked treat lasts about as long as Ratman‛s plastic Camp Pelican Murray Tooth, [email protected] toy, but the story can sink in and last forever!