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WORDS MATTER

They convey meaning and give expression to our experience, to our emotions and to the freedom of our imagination. The poet, a word-smith, develops the skill of expanding the power of words by applying them in surprising and contrasting combinations and contexts. In a similar way the artist uses colour, shape, form and figure to convey meaning and experience with greater fluidity and immediacy than might be done by words alone. The Year of the Bible began to open up for us the words that are inspired by God and communicate God’s self-revealing. As we move now into the Year of Prayer we have an opportunity to review how those words shape our experience of God. Most particularly, of course, they are shaped by the Word made flesh, Jesus Christ, who speaks in human dialect from the heart of God the Father whom we cannot see or hear. In Jesus Christ God uses human senses to engage the mind. Prayer draws on so many media. Of course it uses words - very often words that are hallowed by use across the centuries, such as the Lord’s prayer, or our local inheritance of words from St Richard of Chichester. Through the Holy Spirit the words of prayer also connect us with people across time and continent, uniting us with the Church in every land, where Christians are praying in languages we may not know or understand.. For many people, visual images enrich our capacity to bring alive the words of scripture INFORMATION ASSESS COMMUNITY ONLINE MARKETPLACE and the inherited patterns of prayer which inform the articulation of our penitence, AND ADVICE YOUR NEEDS GROUPS OF LOCAL SERVICES adoration and thanksgiving. Our Lent Course this year explores how to come alive to God in this way. I hope and pray it will inspire you to look again at how word, images, sounds and actions that are familiar when you gather with others for worship will also deepen you habit and The one-stop shop for care experience of daily prayer. Come Holy Spirit, inextinguishable flame of divine love, and inspire in us the words of and support in West Sussex faith and life. With best wishes.

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CONTENTS JOYS AND 6-9 News Across the Diocese Faithful CHALLENGE / 16 I N A C H A N G I N G W O R L D 10-11 Lent Course Ten years of the marriage 12-13 Year Of Prayer 2018 course and still going strong 14-21 Parish News 22-23 Help For The Helpers 24-25 Our Mission To Africa TRINITY LAUNCHES 26 Young Vocation Groups 27 New CEO For Rural Resource Centre DEVONSHIRE PARK THEATRE IN LEWES / 17 28 Dear Church, Can You Hear Me? ‘seeing lives transformed’ EASTBOURNE 4-7 MAY 2018 is at heart of new scheme 29 A Priviledge & A Responsibility 30 In Persuit Of Learning And Fun SPEAKERS JEREMY MCQUOID LEE MCMUNN JONTY ALLCOCK EMMA SCRIVENER INCLUDE GRAHAM BEYNON SIMON VIBERT 31 Thy Kingdom Come 2018 GLYNN HARRISON 32 Abundant Life 07958 047140 [email protected] 33 Stories Behind The Hymns RENEWING LINKS / 20 34-35 Meet The New DAC Team Members

Past and Present comes 36-37 Come Into The Garden For Quiet Reflection together in Maresfield 38-39 Cursillo 40-41 reports on its Day of Peace 42-43 Books & Reviews ‘A TRULY AMAZING TRIP / 24

Rev Kate Bailey reports on her journey to Kenya

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NEWS ACROSS OUR DIOCESE

BISHOP MARTIN HONORARY WELCOMED TO CANONS

HOUSE OF LORDS ON SATURDAY, January 20, the Dean of Westminster the Very Rev Dr John Hall and the THE Right Rev Dr was formally Rev Dr Jennifer Strawbridge, an Oxford associate introduced to the House of Lords on January 15. professor, were installed as honorary canons of He was supported by the bishops of Norwich and Chichester Cathedral. Chelmsford. The Dean of Westminster will take the stall of Bishop Martin said: “I look forward to joining the Prebendary of Bursalis and Mansfield College others from Sussex who serve in both houses VERY REV JOHN HALL associate professor Rev Strawbridge will take the stall REV DR JENNIFER STRAWBRIDGE at Westminster and to sharing in the Church of THE BISHOP OF CHICHESTER WITH of the Prebendary of Bargham. England’s contribution to the national life through BISHOP STEPHEN COTTRELL (LEFT) Parliament.” AND BISHOP GRAHAM JAMES The Bishop of Chichester also appointed the Bishop of Arundel and Brighton, the Right Rev Richard Moth, He has maintained a creative conversation with local as one of the five canons of honour of Chichester MPs on issues of importance to the county, and of Cathedral. He will be installed on February 11. course the diocese, and aims to continue to do so. At a short ceremony in the chamber of the Lords, the bishop presented his Writ of Summons from the The Rev Martin Lane, vicar of Bosham, and Rev Lisa He will become one of 26 “Lords Spiritual”, a Crown, took the Parliamentary oath and then took Barnett, vicar of Scaynes Hill, were also appointed as group that includes the Archbishops of Canterbury his place on the bishops’ bench. honorary canons. Rev Martin will take the stall of the and York, the bishops of London, Durham and Prebendary of Gates and Rev Barnett the stall of the Winchester as ex-officio members, and 21 diocesan He will make a maiden speech at some point in Prebendary of Woodhorn. The installation will take bishops introduced in order of seniority. the future. place at the cathedral in the context of Evensong on Sunday, March 18, at 3.30pm. REV LISA BARNETT REV MARTIN LANE

TO CONTINUE the support for growth and renewal, the diocese has successfully passed the first THY KINGDOM SUPPORT FOR stage of obtaining another grant from the Church Commissions Strategic Development Fund (SDF). COME GRANT CHURCH GROWTH The diocese has applied for £1.5 million to help church leaders develop their parishes. This will be THE diocese has been granted £5,000 towards supported by a mission hub in Maybridge, Worthing, Beacon events for the global prayer movement Thy and will feed into the curacy training programme. Kingdom Come this year. Beacon events will happen The next stage will be to develop a more detailed across the diocese and there will be three specific proposal and if that is successful, the funding will be events, including one in Chichester Cathedral. The available from June. grant will be used for resources including a 24/7 digital prayer initiative/ virtual prayer room that will The next issue of Faith in Sussex in May will report enable people from across the diocese to engage fully on how the first tranche SDF projects have been with Thy Kingdom Come. More information will be doing and what steps are being taken to promote available soon. See page 31 for more details about growth across the diocese. Thy Kingdom Come in the Diocese of Chichester. 8 FAITH IN SUSSEX ISSUE 17 9

NEWS CONTINUED

SETTING GOD’S PEOPLE FREE DATA PROTECTION NINE dioceses were represented at a two-day event “The Chichester team will be working together over in Birmingham, with four or five delegates from each. the coming months to find and share stories which THE General Data Protection Regulation show best practice. We would love to hear from you will take effect in the UK from May The overall objective for the Discipleship Learning if you know people who are fruitfully sharing and 25. It replaces the existing law on data Community is to support the implementation of demonstrating their faith as Jesus’s followers in the protection (the Data Protection Act Setting God’s People Free, part of the Church of workplace, neighbourhood or among friends and 1998) and gives individuals more rights England’s Renewal and Reform programme aimed at family.” and protection in how their personal helping the diocese to become a growing church for data is used by organisations. Parishes all people in all places. Contact the archdeacon of Horsham must comply with its requirements, just or any of the team members on 01273 421021 for Catherine Butcher, communications director for like any other charity or organisation. more information. HOPE and a Reader at St John’s Meads, was one of The Parish Resource website provides five attending from Chichester Diocese. She said: Pictured are: Fiona Windsor, Archdeacon of guidance, templates and a checklist to “It was helpful and stimulating to get together with Horsham; Andy Angel, vicar at St Andrew’s Burgess help you. It will be updated from time clergy and lay people from other dioceses to share Hill; Catherine Butcher, communications director to time so do keep checking the learning and planning process. for HOPE and Reader at St John’s Meads; Jayne www.parishresources.org.uk/gdpr/ Prestwood, officer for lay vocation and ministry; “It became possible to imagine how churches in Mark Talbot, principal of St Catherine’s College, Chichester diocese could grow as people from all Eastbourne walks of life in our different churches become more confident in putting their Christian faith into words and action. VICTORIAN PULPIT NEEDS NEW HOME

A PULPIT considered to be of “high Victorian craftsmanship” is looking for a new home. said the pulpit at Whatlington was designed and carved by the then Rev John Alton Hatchard. He said: “Rev John was himself the son of a priest, ordained in 1841 and a graduate of Corpus Christi College, Cambridge. He remained in Sussex all of his adult life. “As well at the fittings at Whatlington church, it is also known that he carved the pulpit at Slinfold. He designed quite remarkable woodwork and it is not known how he learnt his skills. The Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings describe the Whatlington pulpit as ‘handsome work’ and an example of high Victorian craftsmanship.” To find out more, call Jeffrey Bridges, churchwarden at Whatlington, on 01424 772535 10 FAITH IN SUSSEX ISSUE 16 11

Prepare to be Six weeks of inspiration

Parishes are invited to take Inspiredpart in the lent course 2018 INSPIRING Vision is this year’s You can order full colour copies Diocesan Lent Course in which The Archbishop from our online shop with prayer and the visual arts take CPO, accessed through the centre stage as a focus for prayer, of Canterbury diocesan website home page. reflection and discussion. introduces the course You only need to pay postage and packing. It is brought to you by six in a YouTube video. www.chichester.anglican.org contributors, including the Archbishop of Canterbury, who WEEK 1 WEEK 2 WEEK 3 also introduces the course in a There is an interactive poster to Youth Lent Course YouTube video. accompany the Lent sessions, HOLY TRINITY (EL GRECO) THE SCREAM (MUNCH) THE CALL OF LEVI (CARAVAGGIO) Speak to diocesan youth which includes pictures of the Lent starts on Wednesday, officer Dan Jenkins to images being talked about and February 14, and each week find out about the course the contributors will focus and information about the narrators. designed for use by parents reflect upon a piece of art that has It is strongly recommended and their children. They inspired them and helped them in all parishes engaging with the can follow the same topics their journey of faith and prayer, Diocesan Lent Course use the as the main Lent course but giving us an opportunity to use posters, which will aid study and art as a way of seeing salvation in a way that is tailored to reflection. Parishes can now order younger audiences. and opening windows on to God. the Lent Course posters. There is a These reflections are available standard postage charge however Email him at Dan.jenkins@ on podcasts. Written material many you order. chichester.anglican.org or will accompany the reflections call 01273 421021. for individual and group use to explore the themes in greater depth and see how they engage and resonate with our own experience. Leaders’ notes are also available to download from the diocesan website.

WEEK 4 WEEK 5 WEEK 6 L’IMENSITE (COURBET) WINDOW IN CHICHESTER THE PRODIGAL SON (REMBRANDT) THE ARCHBISHOP CATHEDRAL (CHAGALL) OF CANTERBURY 12 FAITH IN SUSSEX ISSUE 17 13

YEAR OF PRAYER 2018, Supporting schools More than 50 people booked on to advice (andrew.mayes@gmail. the two prayer space training and com). In addition, prayer guides Schools play a vital part in the networking days. This activity was are offering to come to parishes missional activity of the diocese. OFF TO A PROMISING START designed for anyone in the diocese to lead sessions over the course During the Year of The Bible, the working with children in churches of a week. art competition received more or schools. The day covered than 750 entries from schools. Pilgrimage to Chichester exploring what a prayer space is Thanks to the valued support Cathedral and how to plan your space and of our partners and churches, create great prayer activities. Pilgrimages have always been we were able to provide prizes to an important part of the path many entries, providing biblical There are several ways you can of prayer, with the experience texts and much-needed art support and encourage your local of journey, arrival at a holy place, supplies to both individuals schools to take part in the Year of worshipping together and then and schools. Prayer, including: returning home again refreshed • Help to design and plant a and renewed. prayer garden, either at school As the mother church of the More than 50 people or church diocese, the cathedral has booked on to the two • Help to set up and run prayer for centuries been a place of prayer space training space activities pilgrimage. During the course of the Year of Prayer there will • Hold an end of Year 6 leavers’ be four archdeaconry pilgrimages service, which will have a to the cathedral, which will offer The education department will poignant focus on prayer a generous welcome to pilgrims. Many parishes and individuals Resources Way Of Living, use this year to build on the are already involved in written by Bishop Martin • Make a donation to the prize More details will be released soon. Parishes are encouraged to success of the Year of The Bible, activities aimed at developing fund. engage with one of the courses on For each of us to have a “way of with an exciting and ambitious Clergy study days and deepening a life of prayer programme of events and More details can be found offer, designed to help you grow living” is important if our life There will be three clergy study across the diocese. competitions. at https://schools.chichester. in prayerfulness and develop your of prayer is to be ordered and days in the Year of Prayer, which anglican.org/ or you can contact As well as diocesan-led spirituality. disciplined and if it is to change will focus on how we might initiatives, some parishes have the way we live and engage the education department on Finding God In All Things is a realistically raise the quality gone a step further with their with others. 01273 245687 to request a Year of five-week course written by Rev of liturgy and worship in our own. Prayer pack. Lisa Barnett, vicar of Scaynes Bishop Martin invited us to use churches, given our resources. Christchurch St Leonards, for Hill. It will introduce you to the five seasons of the Christian Read on pages 18 & 19 how Rev The days will have the same example, will be hosting six Ignatian spirituality, as developed year (Advent, Christmas, Lent, Julie Sear worked with the church format, with input in the morning seminars, open to all. Topics by St Ignatius of Loyola, and Easter and Pentecost) to reflect school in Hartfield and embraced followed by workshops in the include prayer and social action provides a wonderful way of on different aspects of life in the Year of Prayer with a prayer afternoon. garden and activities including as well as daily prayer and the living out the Gospel in the world which we set ourselves one or April 17 – St John’s, Eastbourne Christian year. Each session will and prayerfully recognising God’s two simple rules. worship and all the children include discussion and reflection. presence in all things, especially were involved. June 26 – St Mary’s, Horsham Bishop Martin explained how the in the most surprising people You can find out more about seasons of worship help to shape Other ways to engage in Year July 7 – Chichester Cathedral and places. of Prayer what’s happening this year on our Christian identity, through Resources for all activities relating the events page of the diocesan This daily course incorporates IHS (Iesu Hominis Salvator – Weeks of guided prayer to the Year of Prayer can be found website: stories, discussion and prayer meaning Jesus of the Human on the diocesan website. They can It is hoped each deanery can www.chichester.anglican.org and is very accessible way to race the Saviour) Way Of Living. also be ordered from the online organise and host a Saturday engage with the theme for this You can read and download shop accessible from the home morning conference called year. You can read and download all the sessions from the page of the website. the entire course as a PDF diocesan website. Pathways of Prayer, including a from the diocesan website. It keynote speaker and workshops For any other information, includes leader’s notes and a PRAYER SPACES on diverse practices of prayer. email Nakita.ainsworth@ suggested reading list. It is best Diocesan spirituality adviser chichester.anglican.org used in groups but is suitable for Andrew Mayes is available for individuals too. 14 FAITH IN SUSSEX ISSUE 16 15 PARISH NEWS (PAGES 14-21)

FISHBOURNE LOVES BOOKS

FISHBOURNE does indeed the Apuldram Centre, Chichester, but children’s author Caroline Béatrice’s Voice On The Great The festivals have always included seem to love books – and is for adults with learning Lawrence came from London to Wall is an unusual travel a local speaker. In 2016 it was now preparing for its third disabilities. It is hoped the money talk about her Roman adventure memoir. Margaret, a successful Kate Mosse, whose book The Fishbourne is literary festival. can incorporate the buying of books. She arrived in full Roman author since the 1960s, wrote a Taxidermist’s Daughter is set in preparing for books or have a connection with costume and created quite a stir. rumination on the ageing process Fishbourne and actually starts at This year four authors have been reading. entitled The Dark Flood Rises the door of the church. Last year, secured to speak in St Peter and St This year three other authors its third literary while Adam, research professor Jane Rusbridge talked about her Mary Church, while a large book Authors are invited who give will come from further afield of creative writing at Goldsmiths, novel Rook, set in Bosham. festival. sale, refreshments and side events a balance to the day. Last year – Béatrice Crawford, Margaret has written on diverse topics. will go ahead in the hall and Simon Brett talked about writing Drabble and Adam Mars-Jones, Also planned for this year’s event, Following Kid Gloves, about his a marquee. crime and comedy and Max all writing in very different genres. which is on Saturday, March 24, father Judge Mars-Jones, he has Egremont about his latest book will be a discussion between a Dreambuilding project with the The church needs a new boiler written a sensitive story about on the First World War poets. panel of authors on how difficult hope the money could be used to and redecoration, but it is planned a disabled boy and a study of a These two live in West Sussex it can be to get a book published. create a library in the new hospice. to give half the amount raised to classic Japanese film. The festival was launched in 2016 Organisers are hoping for fine to raise funds for the new hall – weather because last year, so St Peter’s Place. Although already many books had been collected built, it needed blinds for its vast that tables had to be placed all windows, fitments for the kitchen round the hall and marquee. They and tables and chairs. The hall is will be for sale at 50p each or £1 in constant use and has proved an for hardbacks, with the “special” enormous blessing to the church. ones set aside on another table in About £2,000 was raised, half of the hope of commanding more. which was donated to Fishbourne To secure a seat for authors’ CE Primary School to buy books DAME MARGARET DRABBLE talks, £20 day tickets can be for its new library. bought from Liz Grant at By last year, the 13th century [email protected] or The fourth guest will be local church was very much in need 01243 530639. Entrance is author Isabel Ashdown. She of repair and following the otherwise free. studied English and creative enthusiasm and success of the writing at Chichester University first year, another book festival Up to date information can be and her sixth novel will be helped raise funds to repair the found on published in April. roof. Half the proceeds were www.fishbournelovesbooks.com donated to the St Wilfrid’s 16 FAITH IN SUSSEX ISSUE 17 17

MARRIAGE COURSE IS GOING STRONG THREE IS BETTER THAN ONE

THE marriage course has Couples sat at tables for two, has changed in our relationship THREE parishes in Lewes way, but God is always faithful be central to this vision as an been running in churches for carefully decorated with ribbons since we both decided to try to have combined to form and he has brought us to the open door for the community in more than ten years and now and roses, and enjoyed private focus not on our own needs and Trinity Church. point of uniting as one parish the form of a weekday café and caters for those preparing for conversations with no children each other’s faults but our own with unanimous support from all the base for “Love In Action” It was officially launched on marriage and those already and few distractions. faults and each other’s needs.” members at the three respective initiatives. New Year’s Day and comprises married. Annual Parochial Church Steve and Mandy Marshall-Taylor Another said: “We would Southover, South Malling and St Meetings. There is even a version delivered walked the couples through the definitely recommend the John sub Castro. especially for clergy, which has first two sessions of the course, marriage course, whether you’re “We have also completed a “There is a great feeling Its purpose is to create a single also been taken up in this diocese. which is seven sessions in starting out or have been blessed major building project with the church of more than 500 of excitement as this total covering topics including with many years of marriage as incredible provision of grants, Some 30 married couples attended members, based in three locations communication, dealing with we have, there’s always something loans, gifts and unexpected new chapter in our a “time out for two” event at with six congregations united conflict, forgiveness and good sex. to learn. Do it, you will not be legacies just at the right moments. church’s life begins.” Blackstock Country Estate in by a single vision “to see lives disappointed.” There is a great feeling of Hellingly. Couples explored how to build transformed by the love of Christ”. excitement as this new chapter strong foundations – carving Couples were encouraged One of the organisers, Mandy It was clear five years ago the in our church’s life begins.” Steve said: “Despite being a parish out time for each other and to continue the marriage Marshall-Taylor from St Peter’s mission and witness of three that has a diversity of worship identifying, understanding course, which runs at St Trinity aspires to reach further Church, Brighton, said: “Couples churches in Lewes would be styles, we have found a unity in and meeting each other’s Peter’s, Brighton, (www. into the community with new often prepare for a couple of years significantly enhanced by coming our mission that encourages all emotional needs. The need stpetersbrighton.org). More ministries that show love, with a relatively large budget together as one. members to play their part in for good communication was information is available on demonstrate welcome and lead for a single wedding day, yet seeing growth in discipleship and reinforced with Mandy and Steve familylife@stpetersbrighton. Rev Steve Daughtery, Rector of people into a life-changing preparation for the emotional and lives transformed by God’s love.” demonstrating an “effective org. To find out more about Trinity Church, said: “There have relationship with Jesus. The newly relational joys and challenges that listening” exercise which left marriage and marriage been huge challenges along the completed Trinity Centre will lie ahead is often minimal.” everyone laughing. preparation courses – or how to run one – go to The couples said they loved the www.themarriagecourse.org. day. One admitted: “Something BISHOP’S BLESSING FOR NEW ROOMS

BISHOP Martin Warner has young people who had recently officially opened the new been confirmed. Chris Field, one parish rooms at St Mary of the churchwardens, thanked Our Lady Sidlesham. all who had contributed to the building, including fundraisers, St Mary Our Lady was established grant-giving bodies and individual in the 13th century and has donors, along with the team of been added to over the years architects and builders. but it lacked proper facilities. Organisers said “a long journey She said: “This building is for the of faith and effort” has resulted in use of the whole community of the building now adjacent to the Sidlesham and will be well used as church, containing a communal a point of outreach to all.” Parish space, office, kitchen and toilets. priest Father Stephen Guise said: “We were delighted to welcome During the service Bishop Martin Bishop Martin to our new building entered and blessed all the rooms and we know it will provide much- and then returned to the Church needed facilities for all who come for the Eucharist. Afterwards to our lovely church and add to he chatted with members of the our Christian welcome.” STEVE AND MANDY MARSHALL-TAYLOR congregation and met some of the 18 FAITH IN SUSSEX ISSUE 17 19

A PEACEFUL PLACE TO PRAY photos courtesy of Graham Franks

One pupil, Roma, aged eight, beautiful heart stone placed at Hilary Rowberry, a current school said: “I loved it because it was the centre which is being used governor who is also responsible so creative and fun to do and as a garden of remembrance. for running the wildlife explorers’ we wrote some special prayers.” club, planted flowers in the garden “They can remember loved ones for the children to enjoy. The prayers were placed in or go when they are feeling sad. areas of reflection in the school, The children can add a coloured Acting Headteacher Frances including the garden itself. The stone around the heart and Taylor said: “By pausing on the opening was performed by Rev remember someone they miss curriculum to consider aspects Julie and Mrs Jackson’s widower or want to pray for. of life as a church school has given Tim. All the children gathered all of us the time to reflect and “As part of the prayer space, a A PEACEFUL for the ceremony and joined in pray. It has been truly meaningful newly planted willow structure prayers to give thanks to God for for our children who are looking was named, after a vote by the the school and community. forward to using the prayer garden children, as the ‘Reflection Den’. PLACE TO PRAY throughout the year.” Rev Julie said: “Many of the More of the wishes and prayers children have been encouraged to were added so this can be used A PRAYER garden created in Rev Julie and Parish Children’s visit this space, in particular the as a quiet space to reflect during memory of a former school and Families’ worker Katrina play times.” governor has been officially Thomas looked at Psalm 139 and opened. thought about why Jesus asks us to pray. The children from age The ceremony was the four through to 11, discussed why culmination of a week of they pray and what prayer means preparation involving all the to them before working on their children at St Mary the Virgin IMPROVEMENTS AT ST LUKES, own art projects. School in Hartfield. PRESTONVILLE St Mary’s School then held a As part of the Year of Prayer in the “pause day” with the whole school diocese, Rev Julie Sear, Rector at The , Richard The improvements entailed the considering prayer and what it Hartfield and Coleman’s Hatch, Jackson blessed the new reworking of the main entrance means in their lives.“They made led a collective worship with improvements at Luke’s Church, of the church with disabled prayer flags, prayer wishes for the the pupils ahead of the official Prestonville Brighton in a special access ramps and glass doors, year ahead and wrote prayers in opening of the garden, which is service last November. The the provision of disabled toilet decorated jars. in memory of governor Marion church was awarded £75,000 to facilities and the creation of a Jackson. The jars were filled with their enable it to begin the first phase new foyer which can be used as prayers and solar candles placed of a building project to make the a separate meeting room create on top. They also wrote prayers on church more accessible for the a more accessible church. CDs to hang in the garden and in community. the willow reflection den. 20 FAITH IN SUSSEX ISSUE 17 21

OLD FRIENDS RENEW THEIR TIES ALIGHT: CHICHESTER ART PILGRIMAGE TRAIL

PAST and present came the presence of serving men and presented the squadron’s badge city to the Cathedral with audio The trail was jointly funded by together for a poignant women during the Remembrance to the village to mark the renewed tracks by Professor Ben Quash the Jerusalem Trust (via King’s Remembrance weekend at St Day service. links. (King’s College London) reflecting College London) and the Diocese Bartholomew’s in Maresfield. on the history of the city, and of Chichester. The visit brought together the The highlight was on the Sunday, meeting other speakers along the The village played host to 42 many different groups from the when the Army marched from the You can download the trail by way, which includes a reflection trainee officers who are serving as village who shared a common Manor House, Maresfield Park, to going to the diocesan website by Bishop Martin Warner on the part of the 11th Signals Regiment, interest in the history of the the church. St Bartholomew’s was where you will also find further sculpture of St Richard (2000) by Maresfield Squadron. Army’s time in Maresfield. Over packed to capacity with residents, information about the other works Philip Jackson. the weekend several hundred representatives and pupils from of art included in the Trail. It came after Captain Charles people attended the different Bonners CE Primary School, Once inside, twelve audio Jones from the squadron made Download the trail events on offer. dignitaries including Wealden reflections explore works of contact with Rev Nick Cornell, MP Nus Ghani and many former art throughout the Cathedral, iOS: https://itunes.apple.com/ rector of Maresfield, in the hope No sooner had the squadron serving Signals. including a reading of Philip gb/app/alight-art-and-the- of rekindling ties with the village. arrived than they got to work in Alight is a new Art app Larkin’s poem ‘An Arundel Tomb’, sacred/id1078336858?mt=8 The squadron was named in the church and village, tidying Wreaths were laid at the memorial commissioned by academics in Theology and Religious Studies which is inspired by one of the recognition of its long link with leaves, polishing brass (to a in the churchyard remembering Android: https://play.google. at King’s College London monuments in the Cathedral. Maresfield which, for many years, very exacting standard) and, for the fallen from the village. com/store/apps/details?id=com. and developed by Calvium in was the site of a training camp for those who drew the short straw, calvium.kcl.alight&hl=en_GB At the end of the service and the regiment. cleaning church gulleys. partnership with the Diocese of before the Army headed back to Chichester and former Bishop The app introduces its The visit was an opportunity Later, at an evening presentation, Dorset, servicemen and women Otter Scholar for Theology and users to works of art for the village to come together the trainee officers outlined the spanning several generations the Arts, Naomi Billingsley. and remember the service of the work of the Signals in previous shared their memories of training in a way that explores many who gave so generously of generations when they trained as Signals, some in Maresfield. It It is being officially launched for the art’s religious themselves in military service. It in Maresfield and the contrast to is hoped this will be the start of Lent 2018, and complements the was made even more poignant by their training today in Blandford, an ongoing friendship and link Diocese of Chichester’s Year of dimensions and Dorset. Major Jason Budding between the village and squadron Prayer Lent Course, which focuses devotional power that bears its name. on works of art that relate to the prayer.

The app introduces its users The reflections are written and to works of art in a way that presented by theologians, art explores the art’s religious historians and members of the dimensions and devotional power Cathedral community, who share and includes several ‘curated their own spiritual responses of pilgrimages’ that connect works the works. in different locations, offering unique perspectives on temporary It will appeal both to members exhibitions as well as insight into of the Christian communities permanent ones of Chichester, the Diocese and beyond, and more broadly to The Chichester Art Pilgrimage those seeking contemplative Trail is the first of a new type of engagement with the art and trail in Alight, which includes a history of Chichester and its walking pilgrimage within the Cathedral. BISHOP MARTIN WITH THE SCULPTURE “ST RICHARD” BY PHILIP JACKSON Photo courtesy of Mark Dimmock 22 FAITH IN SUSSEX ISSUE 17 23

The charity, which is based They will also spend on in Brighton, has no central identifying and researching areas Government support and there they need to be working in and have been times when the use that information to appeal enormity of its task has seemed to other potential sources of overwhelming. funding. But Martin said: “When you talk It might be helping the mother to the families and hear their with post-natal depression testimony about how we have and a drug addict ex-partner helped them, all that goes. What who is struggling to cope with remains is frustration that we the challenges of her autistic haven’t enough money to do more. MARTIN AUTON-LLOYD daughter. “With financial support, the It might be helping parents of a FSW could be the most fantastic child with special needs to fill in resource for churches. Every single forms to ensure they receive the parish could do with the help of “We keep asking right support. our workers – the problems are why until we get It might be helping a well- not confined to those in poverty. off family cope when their Bereavement, illness, redundancy, to the root cause breadwinner suddenly loses their mental health problems – these and we will stay job and they are plunged into things can happen to any of us at financial crisis. Family support any time.” involved.” Martin said: “The realisation is It would be his dream to have charity appeals coming that we are needed right a worker in every parish but for Help for Hopes are high this could be the across Sussex. We are perceived for wider backing now there are six covering the year FSW’s profile soars. In 2016 – as a wealthy county but there are county. Key areas in need include before Martin was made director – pockets of deprivation, though Hastings, Bognor and Eastbourne. it was decided to sell the Knowles of course these problems do not FSW prides itself on long-term Tooth children’s holiday centre affect only the poor. We want to BEREAVEMENT, redundancy, the While independent, helpers the charity He said: “Considering we have help for the whole family – its at Hurstpierpoint and the deal have 25 support workers in five mental health problems... is closely linked with the church been around for so long we have work does not end when the netted FSW some £1.3 million. years’ time.” all over Sussex families are – the Bishop of Chichester is its very few individuals who give immediate problem is apparently The sale was controversial but FSW says its approach is best battling to cope with issues president – and it is now looking cash directly so we are looking resolved. Martin is determined to make it a summed up by an African saying like these. to the diocese and all those to push our friends’ scheme.” Martin said: “Our approach positive move by using the cash to – it takes a whole village to bring within it to help ensure it can But they are not alone. Fighting sets us apart slightly from other strengthen FSW’s work. up a child. continue to improve the lives equally hard to help them is the organisations. For instance, we of those in need. Some has already been used Martin said: “In a society where Chichester Diocesan Association might see a family whose child is to improve the charity’s HQ in we see families becoming for Family Support Work, or FSW, Director Martin Auton-Lloyd not attending school. We ask why Brighton. Four flats have been fragmented because of the a charity with holistic, long-term has clear hopes for 2018 – ¬ he – and may find out Dad has lost created which will provide a rental pressures placed on them, the care at its core. wants to more than double the his job or Mum has depression income of some £50,000 a year. need for a whole community to number of support workers to and there is no support in the FSW is carrying out vital work for support a child as they grow up 15 or 16, to see “solid signs” of mornings to get little Johnny off Cash has also been earmarked families “of all shapes and sizes” has never been truer. sustainable income and develop a to school. to beef up the fundraising team. and its aim this year is to help vastly improved friends’ network Martin said: “We can’t just spend “We provide a strong, long-term many more. “We keep asking why until we get with committed donors and our reserves. We have got to use service for families who need to the root cause and we will stay fundraisers. some of them to look at ways us. Our goal is for that service to involved.” of getting more income on a be available in every part of the permanent basis.” Diocese of Chichester.” 24 FAITH IN SUSSEX ISSUE 17 25

We crossed the Equator and focusing on young people and This was a truly amazing fortnight saw donkeys lined up for the training them to reach out to and our group gelled really well. slaughterhouse (destined for their peers. We are already talking about export to China), the occasional finding ways of informing others Being in Kenya meant I was able ostrich and termite hill beside at Deanery meetings or other to meet Boniface, the young man the road. occasions how churches and I have sponsored for the last 12 individuals can get more involved The warmth and gratitude from years, along with my daughter in the work we do with our link those we visited at a number of Sarah, through Compassion dioceses across the world. churches was truly wonderful. International. Those who have nothing were Sarah was able to join us via Skype delighted to greet us, sing to us EYE-OPENING & and so she too could chat with and offer us gifts, often waiting Boniface. We had a memorable for hours for our arrival. It was a afternoon learning more about humbling experience for all of us. each other before he left for the HEARTWARMING The second highlight was visiting six and a half hour drive back to St Nicholas children’s home and his home village. meeting the children and those Our mission to africa who care for them. Seeing all the improvements Chichester Diocese REV Kate Bailey, assistant curate at St John’s, Broadbridge has enabled was amazing – for Heath, Horsham, was among a group of clergy, readers and instance the tin fence fixing a youth workers from Chichester Diocese who made a mission gaping hole in the perimeter wall visit to Kenya in October. Here she tells us about the trip, to keep the children safe from marauding lions from the nearby which included Nakuru and Nairobi. game reserve, and the wonderful cow named Chichester. REV KATE BAILEY We then came up with ideas for WITH BONIFACE OUR mission during the first The day after we arrived was There were two particular how we can help them with future week was to visit our link Kenyan re-election day and highlights for me in our first projects such as returning to diocese of Nakuru to see we were confined to the Imani week. First was visiting the rebuild their chicken coop and diocesan projects, go to the guesthouse compound, with Baringo region, which had provide a chicken run. The Anglican Communion News reported on a story that theological training college armed guards, as we watched received aid from Chichester clergy in the Anglican Church of Kenya are being trained to in Berea to talk about mission the news unfolding on the TV Diocese following a failed Our second week was spent in use social media ahead of the launch of a new online church. in the UK from our own and saw violence in other parts harvest. Nairobi at the ACK Guesthouse. experiences and hear about the of the country. Our agenda was planned by Archbishop Jackson Ole Sapit has said. The move is a bid This involved a long drive on problems trainee ministers in the Church Army and involved to reach out to young people who are not attending church Fortunately we didn’t hear mainly unmade roads in our Kenya face. hearing from its students as well services, but who are “permanently on social media. about any incidents in Nakuru very uncomfortable boneshaker as sharing our own experience This was a real eye opener for and on the whole those we met of a matatu (minibus) on the “As a church we cannot afford to be left behind and we need to of mission. both sides and we had some were very appreciative we had hottest day of our visit. embrace technology. It’s a high time we start our online church really good questions asked come to visit under what they We discovered both here in to tap on the larger community in the social media.” about our own contexts. This felt were difficult and testing Nairobi and in Nakuru that “Most of our young congregation have the latest gadgets and was theological reflection at its conditions for foreigners. context is everything. Some are not attending church services and the best way to loop deepest and most relevant. challenges they face in Kenya have them back is to introduce online church services as they are a direct correlation to us in UK. permanently on social media. For example the fact many people are born and raised as Anglicans, “As the world is becoming a global village by the day, it’s about but with the growth of other time we in the leadership of the church embrace technology and churches as well as other faiths start online services. We need to enter into this technological comes the challenge of keeping space and take our evangelism message there where majority of the Anglican church relevant. As the young members are found.” a consequence the church is now 26 FAITH IN SUSSEX ISSUE 16 27 YOUNG NEW CEO VOCATION FOR RURAL GROUPS RESOURCE

ARE you wondering what to do with your life and how to use your gifts for God? CENTRE Are you aged 18 to 30? This year Chichester Diocese will be pioneering young vocation groups where, in a relaxed, open environment, you can explore how to respond to God’s call in your life. and with her experience in multi- diploma in applied theology There are three groups – in Brighton, parish rural ministry she will from The Queen’s Foundation Eastbourne and Horsham – and everyone is be a real asset to the team at the for Ecumenical Theological welcome to join what is hoped will be a helpful Arthur Rank Centre. Education in Birmingham, and resource for people trying to discern God’s is studying for a professional “Germinate is one of the best purpose for them. doctorate at the Centre for Rural resources out there for rural Ministry Studies at the University The aim is to give people a chance to think what ministry including worship, of Warwick. “life in its fullness” (John 10.10) might mean for EASTBOURNE mission and community, plus them and an opportunity to find out more about developing lay and ordained She said: “I am excited by the February 22 at 7.30pm, The Dolphin Pub, 14 ordained and lay ministries in the Church leaders in the Church.” direction Germinate has taken South Street, BN21 4XF. Contact Rev Jules REV CLAIRE MAXIM of England. over recent years and look Middleton ([email protected]) or Rev The organisation helps rural forward to continuing and The groups will meet every other month. You Adam Ransom ([email protected]) communities flourish by extending that trajectory. can just turn up on the day or get in touch with GERMINATE, the churches’ encouraging and equipping the organisers, who are curates in the diocese, rural resource centre, is to churches for mission and “There is a wide diversity of if you would like to join. have a new boss. ministry, providing a wide variety rural contexts so, in terms of of resources including leadership communicating the Gospel, one HORSHAM Rev Claire Maxim, rector of training, rural learning size does not fit all. Germinate is the villages of Ludgershall and February 22 at 7.30pm, Sussex Barn, North communities, conferences and ideally placed to encourage the Faberstown in the Diocese of Heath Lane, Horsham, RH12 5PJ. Contact Rev the magazine Country Way. sharing of ideas and to enable Salisbury, will be chief executive Brendan Martin ([email protected]) or the peer support necessary to officer after the retirement of Claire was originally an Rev Mike Nelson ([email protected]) allow risk and failure as well as Jerry Marshall this year. engineer, has an MBA from success.” Henley Business School, a The Rev Dr Mark Betson, diocesan rural and environment BRIGHTON AND HOVE officer, said: “I warmly welcome Claire being appointed to this March 19 at 7pm, Bishop Hannington Church, important role with Germinate. Nevill Avenue, Hove BN3 7NH. Contact Rev I have worked with Claire as part Tim Gage ([email protected]) or Rev Rob of the Rural Theology Association Coupland ([email protected]). Photos courtsy of St.Peter’s Brighton / Focus 28 FAITH IN SUSSEX ISSUE 17 29

A PRIVILEGE & DEAR A RESPONSIBILITY By Rose Wisdom – CHURCH! Governor Development Officer for the diocese (CAN YOU HEAR ME?)

WHAT would you make of an event where the Daphne Brett, one of the organisers of the event THE role of governor in a church school is talked about their role and was so encouraged he two main speakers opened it without speaking a which was part sponsored by Chichester Diocese, immensely rewarding. got in touch with the diocese education governors word ¬– but were shouting? said: “We learned there is much to be done to enable support team. Being so closely involved in the education and deaf BSL users and Christians who have hearing Deaf Baptist minister Rev Susan Myatt and Rev Gill development of children and young people is a Church schools need more foundation governors impairments to play a full part in the life of their Behenna, the Church of England’s national adviser on privilege and joy, as well as a responsibility. and your parish could help. Is there someone in your local Christian community.” deaf ministry, did just that at Victoria Baptist Church church you think would be ideal? Do you know of The Diocesan Board of Education is grateful to all in Eastbourne. The day ended positively with plans to educate and someone with skills, experience, energy, interest and those who give their time, talents and experience in ensure better provision for the deaf and hard of commitment? Someone you identify as looking for a They were using sign language and the aim was to the invaluable role of supporting its church schools. hearing. role to serve? If so, please encourage them to get in encourage greater awareness of the needs of the Being a school governor takes time and commitment, touch with the education team. deaf. Most of the 30 people at the event were deaf Among the ideas suggested were setting up a deaf however the education team at the diocese is there to BSL (British Sign Language) users, lip readers and café in Eastbourne, establishing practical training for Support and advice is available for current governors help, support and advise. had hearing impairment and interpreters were church leaders and finding “champions for the deaf and for those considering this important and valued used throughout. There was general agreement that and hearing impaired” in churches to encourage a Church schools have foundation governors as well as role. Training is provided for new governors as well churches and other organisations are not very good network of best practice. some other categories. In a voluntary aided school, as further training on specific aspects of church at catering for their needs. the majority of the governing body will be foundation school governance. A website, hellochurch.co.uk, has been set up to governors. In a voluntary controlled school, at least Workshops generated strong messages, for instance encourage greater involvement. Rose Wisdom is the diocesan governor two and up to four members of the governing body the need for Christians to learn basic BSL. Rev Simon development officer with special responsibility will be foundation governors. James-Morse, from Goldstone Church in Hove, for recruiting. If you would like more told how its deaf BSL service helps the attitudes of The role of the foundation governor is to be fully information, email her at Rose.wisdom@ hearing congregation members and he urged deaf involved as part of the leadership and governance chichester.anglican.org or call her on 01273 awareness training for all in churches. of the school, with a particular responsibility 425687. The foundation governors’ application to preserve, uphold and develop the Christian form to be used for new appointments and One person’s experience of being hearing impaired distinctiveness of the school. renewal applications can be found at https:// in a hearing church was described in a letter which schools.chichester.anglican.org/governance/ started: “Dear Church, can you hear me?” The local minister is normally appointed as “ex- officio” foundation governor. When the parish Their feelings were echoed by others who told of is in inter-regnum, a temporary “archdeacon’s their own isolation, frustration and difficulties in appointment” can be made to the ex officio seat. churches. They said negative attitudes caused them to withdraw from church activities and fellowship, REV SUSAN MYATT AND It has been great to see that following recent articles REV GILL BEHENNA a terrible indictment which they wanted churches in Faith In Sussex, people have come forward to be to hear. involved. One church member in Hartfield read the story in the November issue in which three governors 30 FAITH IN SUSSEX ISSUE 16 31

to 28th 25th May 2018 Plumpton Racecourse

THY KINGDOM COME 2018 MAY CAMP READY, SET, GO!

From Kangaroo Flat in South build on this momentum. Some pilgrimage will be motorised, but IN PURSUIT OF Australia, to the River Cam in powerful stories and testimonies the last two I shall walk.” Bishop Cambridge, things are gearing are emerging which we will Richard hopes that churches for the launch of this year’s share over the coming months. will be open and encourage its LEARNING AND FUN Thy Kingdom Come movement! Similarly, there has also been parishioners to come and pray. many new enquiries about TKC As Faith in Sussex went to print “We will pray for any local from locations far and wide, THIS year’s May Camp will With 500 young people from Dani Taylor, youth leadership plans were being made to film concerns and for the wider theme including an Anglican Vicar from focus on learning more about churches across the diocese it is development officer, said: “We are Archbishop Justin’s personal of evangelisation which is the Kangaroo Flat, South Australia how our God is constantly in a great place to meet new friends busy putting together a year of story of coming to Christ during heart of the TKC initiative.” who recently got in contact to say pursuit of relationship with us. and see that they are a part of training and experience across the his time at University. The film is You can contact Bishop something bigger. diocese. We believe that everyone this was one of the most exciting We are going to use the weekend to feature Archbishop Justin and Richards PA Sophie.Perring@ should be confident in who they initiatives she had seen in a to work our way through the If you would like more his long-time friend, Nick Hills, chichester.anglican.org for more are and what their purpose is long time! Bible from Genesis to Revelation, information about taking a who he credits as being a key information. in life. figure in his early faith journey, Take a look at the website for looking at how God has always group to May Camp or would Further details, venues and coxing on the River Cam. resources for parishes and been in pursuit of us and talking like to get involved in the team, This year we are developing a timings will be posted on the updates and to find out how you about the response this requires contact youth@chichester. new placement year also called A number of high profile diocesan website events page. can get involved with the Global from us. We have workshops and anglican.org and check out Pursuit and there will be more ecumenical leaders will feature Wave of Prayer 10 – 20 May 2018. seminars lined up, as well as big the May Camp website information on this over the in a series of short films which www.thykingdomcome.global/ sports and big inflatables. www.maycamp.org coming weeks. will be made available in the If you are a youth leader or church “This placement year will give you lead up to this year’s TKC 2018 As part of the Archbishop’s Thy leader, May Camp is the ideal the opportunity to explore and period. Names include Cardinal Kingdom Come (TKC) initiative, place to be intentional about grow in God as you experience the Vincent Nichols (Catholics), Bishop Richard is undertaking discipleship with the young inside workings of life in ministry Gareth Powell (Methodists), Paul a prayer pilgrimage across the people you work with. Many tell as well as pursuing your passions. Harcourt (New Wine) and Bishop Diocese from Iden in East Sussex us it is the best weekend of their Watch this space.” Angaelos (Coptic Church UK) to to The Cathedral in Chichester whole year. name a few. West Sussex the week before You can contact Dani by email Pentecost. danielle.taylor@chichester. Last year Christians in more anglican.org than 85 countries took part in He said: “I hope to drop in to pray Thy Kingdom Come and with at various churches along the BISHOP RICHARD renewed vigour, we are hoping to route. The first three days of the 32 FAITH IN SUSSEX ISSUE 17 33

STORIES BEHIND THE HYMNS BY REV NEVILLE MANNING When I survey THE WONDROUS CROSS

BY ISAAC WATTS

PASSIONATE STORYTELLER DELIVERS THE NEWS BY ONE of those strange Among those still used are “Come The hymn gives voice to God’s total coincidences, I find myself let us join our cheerful songs” and self-giving to us in Christ: “Did beginning this article on the “Jesus shall reign where’er the sun”. e’er such love and sorrow meet, Or “ABUNDANT life – life in all Last year Rev Paul Harcourt, facilities and parking. A charge of day the Church of England has a In time Watts became known as the thorns compose so rich a crown?” its fullness” is the theme of newly appointed national leader £10 for the day includes tea and commemoration of Isaac Watts, Father of English hymnody. It also calls us to a total response: this year’s day devoted to the for the New Wine Trust, gave two coffee but not lunch. our hymn writer (1674-1748). “Love so amazing, so divine, ministry of healing. inspirational addresses on the demands my soul, my life, my all.” Details of the seminars and Watts was the son of a leading theme of “healing – experiencing The theology the hymn embodies is Chichester Diocese is excited to speakers can be found in the nonconformist Christian from God’s love for our bodies”. LOVE SO one which unites Christians across announce the keynote speaker 2018 brochure at www.chichester. Southampton. Unable as a dissenter the denominational divides, yet will be Rev Canon J John, Rev Chris Lawrence, chairman anglican.org/events. There is also to obtain a place at Oxford or AMAZING, it is belief expressed in terms of evangelist, minister, international and vicar at St Thomas a Becket in a link to Eventbrite for online Cambridge Universities in those SO DIVINE, personal experience. speaker, social activist and writer. Framfield, said: “J John is known bookings but postal booking is days, he trained elsewhere as for his ability to communicate the also an option. Each year since 2000 the diocese a Christian minister and was DEMANDS Archbishop William Temple many truth in an engaging, stimulating has resourced this high-profile Rev Lawrence said: “If you have appointed to Mark Lane Chapel, years ago conducted a mission and practical way. His passion for MY SOUL, event and every one has attracted never attended this event then Leeds, where he ministered for ten week for students in the University storytelling enables him to bring some 200 people. please be encouraged to do so. years before health problems led of Oxford. After his final address the Gospel to life in a fresh and MY LIFE, Whether you wish to expand your him to resign. he invited them to sing “When I A pattern has evolved with a main contemporary manner. MY ALL survey the wondrous cross”. Before own personal knowledge of the Out of this sad situation came speaker giving a keynote address, the final verse he asked them to “Now in his third decade of ministry of healing or you are in something positive, as the rest followed by teaching seminars think about the words and only sing ministry he shows no sign of need of healing yourself, God is of his life was devoted to writing in the morning and afternoon. them if they were really meant. The slowing down and his desire to see there in His power to bless and hymns. The inspiration came from The day concludes with a time “When I survey the wondrous actual thoughtful singing of that lives saved by the good news only restore. We are expecting a higher Watts’s father. On one occasion of worship and reflection with an cross”, usually sung to the tune final verse became a moving and continues to increase, fuelling his than average attendance so please Isaac complained to him about the opportunity for anointing with oil, Rockingham (though there are memorable moment. passion for his energetic flavour book early.” monotony of the way psalms were confession and extended prayer other tunes), reflects the words of St of evangelism. If ever a speaker used in worship, with hymns as Charles Wesley, himself the writer ministry. Paul in his Letter to the Galatians encapsulated the theme of such being virtually non-existent. of many hymns we still sing, once (6 v14): “God forbid that I should Past speakers have included abundant life then J John must be His father challenged him to go and said he would willingly give up all glory, save in the cross of our Lord Bishop ; Rev the perfect choice.” produce something better. his own hymns if only he could Russ Parker, author and director Jesus Christ.” Although written This year’s conference will be have written When I survey the of Acorn Christian Healing He certainly took the advice, as a Communion hymn and very on Saturday, February 17 at wondrous cross. Foundation; Dr Alison Morgan, writing some 600 hymns which appropriate as we come to receive Victoria Baptist Church in Eldon author of the Wild Gospel; and took the free churches way beyond sacramentally the body and blood Road, Eastbourne, which remains dynamic evangelist Rev Eric the limits of metrical psalms to of Christ, it is also a very personal the regular venue as it offers a Delves. which they had been accustomed. hymn, with the words “I” and “my” warm welcome with good access, being used several times. REV CANON J JOHN 34 FAITH IN SUSSEX ISSUE 16 35

MEET THE NEW DAC TEAM MEMBERS

THE Diocesan Advisory Committee (DAC) and Faculty Jurisdiction Rules Mission and Pastoral team have welcomed two As two years have now passed since the introduction new members of staff. LIST A WORKS of the new Faculty Jurisdiction Rules it seems a Gregory Moore is assistant DAC and Mission good time to remind all those responsible for caring These are minor works that can be undertaken without any consultation. Items on List A and Pastoral secretary and Alex Senior is the for church buildings how the system works. There include routine inspection of heating systems and electrical installations; replacement of a administrator. are now three categories of works to churches and flagpole; the introduction of anti-roosting spikes and bat boxes; the introduction or disposal of churchyards: Greg takes the lead in dealing with List B hymn boards, freestanding bookcases and movable display stands; and the like-for-like repair applications, requests for site visits and suspensions • List A (works not requiring any consultation or of churchyard paths. of presentation, while Alex’s responsibilities include permission) dealing with general enquiries, event management • List B (works that can be authorised by the and generally organising everyone. archdeacon) The DAC team now shares one external phone • Faculty (works that are not covered by List A or number (01273 625 490) so anyone may pick the LIST B WORKS List B and therefore need a faculty) phone and will be able to help with most enquiries. These can be authorised by the archdeacon. Categories on List B include routine repairs Lists A and B are contained in both the Faculty arising from a quinquennial inspection; replacement of a boiler (in the same location using the Jurisdiction Rules 2015 and the Chancellor’s General existing pipework and flue); like-for-like replacement of roofing material; installation of a new Directions 2016, which can downloaded from the sound system; various works to trees. church buildings section of the diocesan website. As the DAC team has now taken on the administration for List B applications, these should be Site visits and informal advice sent directly to the DAC office. The form for applying for List B applications and guidance on If your proposals are for a large or complex project, the supporting information required can be downloaded from the church buildings section such as an extension or reordering, it is often of the website. The team prefers to receive applications by email (to [email protected]. helpful for the DAC to make a site visit to discuss org) but is also happy to receive postal applications. There is no charge for List B applications the proposals with the architect and representatives and they are generally turned around in two or three weeks once all information is received. from the parish. It is also helpful for the DAC to be consulted informally at regular intervals from when the proposals are first developed to the point of making a formal DAC application. For example, a project to build an extension to a listed church FACULTY building may take the parish five years from first discussing it to starting the work. If the work you want to carry out does not seem to be covered by any of the categories on List A or List B, it is likely they will require a faculty. However, if you are unsure, ring the team for Ideally, the DAC would have made a site visit at advice. The first stage of seeking a faculty is to apply to the DAC for formal advice. Application an early stage and then been consulted informally pack, dates of DAC meetings and deadlines for paperwork can be downloaded from the church three or four times as the proposals were developed. buildings section of the website. To book a site visit or add an item to a DAC agenda for informal advice, please get in touch the DR EMMA ARBUTHNOT, SECRETARY DAC team. TO THE DAC AND MISSION AND PASTORA COMMITTEE (IN RED) PLUS GREG AND ALEX 36 FAITH IN SUSSEX ISSUE 17 37

COME INTO THE GARDEN FOR QUIET REFLECTION By Jane Bingeman

The opportunity of resting The beginning and end are times The walk from the driveway is Jesus said... and reflecting in the midst of of being still and being together. uphill, past the planted woodland our busy lives is the invitation During the time in between, we flowers and bulbs, to steps where extended by the Quiet Garden are free to move or indeed remain Tessa waits to welcome us. As Movement to everyone, people still if we wish. We can remain we enter the house the warmth of faith or no faith. I am the still in the room or there are from the wood-burning stove, soft host of the Quiet Garden at chairs on the patio/lawn, benches lighting and music envelop us. We Fishbourne where we enable and chairs in the churchyard or are invited to sit within the semi- people to respond to this pews in the ancient church. circle of sofas with a central focus. Come with me hospitality once a month Movement can be through the Her ministry of hospitality starts from March to November. churchyard or along the Walk with an explanation of where Our Lord said “come... to a quiet of Memories where the Quiet everything is ¬– the kitchen place” and I invite you to come Garden at Fishbourne has a with its perpetual tea, coffee by yourselves with me to Fishbourne, to park brick among the many bringing and biscuits; the sunroom full your car and walk into St Peter’s together the joys and sorrows of of books and art materials Place, the new hall near the the wider community. There are overlooking the grass spiral church of St Peter and St Mary. walks across the water meadows outlined by floral borders; the to a quiet Come through the short hallway with wild orchids in season and prayer loft with its comfort and into the welcoming main where many wild flowers and and corners of contemplative room with its floor-to-ceiling accompanying insects can possibilities. windows overlooking the water be observed. Outside there is a pond, a meadows fringed by tiers of Further afield is the bourne, the Japanese garden and hidden place and get trees. A prepared circle awaits, intermittent chalk stream so places, with a shed converted sometimes with a central focus. special to the South of England, into a “hermit” cell and beautiful The chairs fill with people giving which flows into Fishbourne walks accessible through the gate and accepting the gift of silence village and its mill pond. Bridges to Sandgate Park, a special place for the morning. Quiet music will lead you on a walk to Fishbourne of woodland, heathland, ponds some rest be playing and tea, coffee with Creek and there is a return and a stream. biscuits are available throughout. journey along a straight path These are two Quiet Gardens, Mark 6:31 The leader is different each through cultivated fields. the same in some ways but very month, some old friends who Now come to (another) quiet different in others. They are two have led us before and some What a lovely invitation. Right in the middle of a place I have known and loved for of 12 in the Diocese of Chichester, new. Most are spiritual directors/ chapter full of action, of movement, Jesus invites many years – the Wild Fortune among more than 300 worldwide accompaniers, lay and ordained. his disciples to rest with Him in a quiet place. Quiet Garden, near Storrington, affiliated to the movement started Each has a title within an overall where the Reverend Tessa Holland 25 years ago by the Reverend theme. 2016 was The Journey, is host. Her beautiful home and Philip Roderick. They are all 2017 was The Light and 2018 will garden, separate but integrated different and they grow where be Wholeness. Our usual pattern with the woodland, is open to people feel called to offer their is to start at 10am and receive others one morning every month homes and gardens. input for about 30 minutes, then apart from August. It is her home be free until 11.45am when we So finally I invite you to come so booking is essential and, to come together again until about to these and other quiet places, gain maximum benefit within the 12.15pm. The last session usually which can all be found on the space, we are restricted to includes feedback in the form of Quiet Garden website, eight people. individual offerings. www.quietgarden.org 38 FAITH IN SUSSEX ISSUE 17 39

“It makes me more aware of how I choose to live my life, keeps me on my toes about what I read and

“The weekend followed the usual watch and on the look out for those pattern of teaching, worship, prayer and meditation mixed special moments. I suppose I would with music, craft work and some free time. We watched say it enriches my life.” a series of short talks on DVD Cursillo called The Bible Course which was a sort of whistlestop tour of Pilgrims’ Progress is aimed at “Even if when you join a group parts of the old Testament and those who have already made their you know hardly anyone, that How a little piece of home can help the Acts of the Apostles. There Cursillo. Jan said: “The official changes so quickly and one makes were differing opinions on the booklet says Cursillo is a method wonderful friends who, in my case content of the earlier sessions of following Christ approved by supported me through a serious on Genesis, but I think everyone the council of churches, giving illness and subsequent crisis of enjoyed the session on the Acts structure and discipline to one’s faith that went on for a very of the Apostles. In any case some Christian life. Well it certainly long time.” does that, but I think that sounds lively discussions took place at Jan said leaving her group was a bit dry and unexciting. mealtimes and I think we all one of the hardest things about Cursillo is “a movement of the books they have read, television learnt something new.” “At the group reunion one is moving so far away but she Church providing a method by or films they have seen and reflect invited to say what one has keeps in touch by email and the which Christians are empowered on how those things have drawn read or seen or watched that Pilgrims’ Progress weekends, to grow through prayer, study and them closer to Christ. has increased knowledge or which she loves. She is still hoping action and enabled to share God’s Then Jan found a retired priest understanding of our faith or to find a group among Oxford love with everyone”. who was a Cursillista living describe a moment that has been Cursillo. so special that one felt particularly Jan Jeffries made her Cursillo nearby, made a friend who was She said: “We do realise this close to Christ. in 2002 and has been actively interested in it ¬¬– and discovered method is not for everyone but involved ever since. But when a Cursillo weekend was planned “Then we say what we had done if it is, you will count it, as I and she and husband Peter moved as part of Chichester Cursillo’s One Eucharist was presided over or planned to do in the name of so many others do, as one of the to Oxfordshire, things were not Pilgrims’ Progress weekends. by Rev Beth Woodgate, vicar of Christ in the weeks before the great blessings in life. Be brave so easy. The weekends are held at Ringmer and chaplain to the deaf next meeting. No one has to say and give it a go. If you decide it’s JAN JEFFRIES left the She said: “We love living here and Wychcroft Retreat House, in Sussex. Jan said: “She signed anything if they choose not to, not for you, you will still have Chichester Diocese 18 have been made very welcome but Bletchingley, in Surrey. Jan said: some of the Gospel for us and but I have found these times so had a lovely weekend, learnt a lot, months ago to be nearer her I have found it difficult to make “It was wonderful to be back at later taught us some basic signing helpful. It makes me more aware laughed until you cried, been well daughter in Oxfordshire. contact with a Cursillo group I that lovely old house and so good to make deaf people feel welcome of how I choose to live my life, fed and made some wonderful But, as she tells us here, she can share group reunion to be enfolded in all the love and should they come to any of our keeps me on my toes about what friends.” churches. Another wonderful I read and watch and on the look has maintained a link with with here.” friendship to be found in all our Find out more about on the Eucharist was our final act of out for those special moments. I Chichester thanks to its times there. “about Cursillo” pages at Cursillo “Pilgrims’ Progress” Group reunion is a small worship on Sunday afternoon suppose I would say it enriches gathering of Cursillistas (people http://chichestercursillo.co.uk/ weekend. when the joy just overflowed, we my life. who have already experienced a sang and danced and, in my Rev Beth Woodgate, vicar of Cursillo weekend) who meet to case, wept.” Ringmer is also chaplain to the share their everyday experiences, deaf in Sussex – you can read an article about Deaf Church on page 28. 40 FAITH IN SUSSEX ISSUE 17 41

PEOPLE of all faiths, as people of different faiths we the concept of forgiveness and cultures and ages were appreciate our gifts of diversity the cathedral will welcome in faiths and that we can live Kemal Pervanic, a survivor of the welcomed by Chichester side by side.” Audience members notorious Omarska concentration Cathedral to mark were equally moved. One said: “I camp set up by Bosnian Serb International Day have been touched by the various forces during the Bosnian War. Of Peace. discussions from the interfaith Kemal now lives in England and is representatives and by their the founder of the transformative They took part in thought- passion to establish a Most Mira charity. provoking events around the better society.” theme “Live Better Together” Find more about United Nations which took place in December. Dr Cane said: “In a divided International Day of Peace at These included a talk by Dr Simon world where misinformation http://www.un.org/en/events/ Keyes, Creating Sustainable Peace and stereotypes are spread by peaceday/. social media, all the day’s events Within Our Communities, an For more about Live Better were refreshing, challenging and POWERFUL interfaith panel discussion on Together events at Chichester & inspiring, especially meeting face “How can we live better together Cathedral, contact Cynara to face with representatives from for the wellbeing of all?” and Davies in the learning and different faith communities.’ “Make Art Not War” workshops. engagement department on HUMBLING The interfaith discussion There was a peace trail, candle 01243 812997 or booklearning@ included leaders from Muslim, lighting and prayers in the chichestercathedral.org.uk Sikh, Buddhist and Christian cathedral and in the afternoon All faiths gathered to focus on peace communities. Among the visitors were encouraged to contributors were Abbot Ajahn contribute to a hand-printed at Chichester Cathedral Karuniko, of Chithurst Buddhist community banner, which is now Monastery; Baljit Kang from Siri hanging in the cathedral as a Guru Singh Sabha Gurdwara Sikh symbol of hope and peace. temple in Crawley; Sheikh Fazle Live Better Together will take Abbas Datoo, imam of the Al place at Chichester Cathedral Mahdi Centre in Fareham; Canon again this year, on September 21. Dr Anthony Cane, chancellor of In the meantime, all are invited Chichester Cathedral; Canon to the first talk in this year’s Dr Julie Gittoes from Guildford Hot Topic series, which for 2018 Cathedral and the Rev Dr Andrew will be four talks connected Wingate, honorary interfaith by the themes of peace and adviser to the Diocese of reconciliation. Chichester. The first will be “Forgiving your Sheikh Datoo said: “To be part torturers: can it and should it be of the interfaith panel was a done?” on Wednesday, February humbling experience. The event 21, in the Dresden Room, 4 Canon provided an opportunity to Lane, Chichester Cathedral, from send a powerful message that 10am to noon. It will explore 42 FAITH IN SUSSEX ISSUE 17 43 BOOKS AND REVIEWS REVIEWS BY CANON JOHN TWISLETON

BUILDING THE KINGDOM IN ART FOR MISSION’S SAKE THE CLASSROOM, A SCHOOL KEIR SHREEVES CHAPLAIN’S DIARY TRUTH, goodness and beauty are windows to God. This booklet looks profoundly and practically at MATTHEW PITTAM another threesome within the last quality, “the Trinitarian structure to beauty presented as a This readable book is published by former Anglican combination of integrity, form and radiance... Christ, now Ordinariate priest, Father Matthew Pittam, the incarnate one, provides the form... the Spirit who works as a school chaplain as well as in parish irradiates and illuminates... allowing it to shine and ministry within the Archdiocese of Birmingham communicate itself”. Brighton priest Keir Shreeves It’s a priest’s sort of book, going through the UNDIVIDED HEART LISTENING builds from this refreshing theological base to Church’s year chronicling pastoral, liturgical and consider the missionary role of the Christian artist. LUCY MILLS ROBIN DANIELS apologetical matters that arise in engaging young people with the Gospel. The writer is modest yet his Sometimes we see art as an add-on to help get GOD seeks our full humanity through growth into THIS powerful book on the transformative power accomplishments shine out even from dark depths he the Gospel across. Reading Art For Mission’s Sake an undivided heart. This is a grace and a struggle, of listening begins with a quotation from Anthony as Lucy Mills describes in her latest book. finds himself in at times. with such a constellation of thinking and practical Bloom: “Every meeting is a judgement, is crisis, is evidence is a counter to this reductionism. Art “To gather up the pieces of our fragmented lives and a situation in which we are called either to receive He’s a writer in his own right, dramatist, plays in itself can be part of the Gospel as surely as focus them on one profound longing, one primary Christ, or to be Christ’s messenger to the other the guitar and has the bottle to participate in a Christ is the beautiful image of the invisible God. motivator, is no small feat ¬– especially if we are in person [or both]. If only we realised that the whole staff-student swimming competition. The author’s That the author who worships in an evangelical- disrepair, if we feel fractured beyond our ability to of life has this intensity of meaning.” enthusiasm and sympathy win him requests for charismatic church draws on Roman Catholic prayer, counsel and confession. Some of the issues mend, if we are pulled this way and that.” Such is the significance of listening to others. In theologian of aesthetics Hans Urs von Balthasar discussed include self-harm and the sexualisation evidences refreshing creativity. Keir Shreeves has In 20 short chapters, Lucy considers why we do what the book, Christian psychotherapist Robin Daniels of youth and how the chaplain engages with some memorable paradoxes: “The arts are gloriously we do, what makes us who we are and how we can be addresses fundamental aspects of “hearing pastoral issues in a context where good practice in useless and terribly significant”, “The complexity of made more fully what we are meant to be in Christ. the heart”. safeguarding is pivotal. beauty is seen in the cross of Christ”. Each chapter has a graphic theme linked to Among the qualities of a skilled listener is “a lack This is a powerful read in its chronicling of the ups His booklet centres on the biblical figure of Bezalel discipleship, associated scripture, a poem by the of mental chatter and a temporary detachment from and downs, joys and frustrations of working with (Exodus 31.1-6) who made the tabernacle. His sense author and points for reflection. The book is a one’s own concerns” which can be seen as the self- young people in schools. The last line of the book of call, readiness to listen and submit both to God primer for refining Christian motivation. emptying work of the Holy Spirit. summarised the tonic and uplift I felt in reading it, and to Moses and capacity for hard work made Longman and Todd 2017, £9.99 ISBN 978-0-232-53323-1 171pp. Being comfortable with silence is another gift this given the challenge it deals with: “Faith-filled people Bezalel excel as an artist serving worship. Keir’s hope-filled and practical book has wisdom can make a great difference and we need them more church has a group of artists and musicians, Bright about receiving. than ever.” City, attempting the same, “intentionally seeking to Instant Apostle 2017 £8.99 ISBN 9781909728745 218pp Penguin 2017 £9.99 Kindle edition ISBN 978-0-241-27560-3 299pp communicate deep Christian truth”.

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