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A Rule of Life for the Cathedral Community

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2 31 Fri 23 1.00pm Informal Lunchtime Concert - Vivace Chorus. CONTENTS Admisssion Free. Page

Tue 27 5.15pm Evensong with St. Kyneburga Admissions and Procession to the Kyneburga Statue. God’s Love in Action Maureen Smith 4 Fri 30 7.30pm Concert by ‘King Solomon’ Gloucester based Roots -Reggae band. (Details on page 25). New! A Rule of Life for the Cathedral Community Barbara Merrick 7 July looking ahead….

Tuesday 4 July – Monday 31 July - ODYSSEYS. Art Shape Ltd, a touring Peter and Paul – exhibition tailored for emerging artists in Gloucestershire who face an indivisible pair Paul Ross 8 disabling barriers.

Wed 5 7.30pm Evening Organ Recital by Keith John, International International Tributes to Michael 10 - 13 Concert Organist. Sadhu Sundar Singh Maureen Smith 16 Sat 8 12noon Cathedral Choirs Concert for Friends’ Day. Gloucester Magnificat A World Premier Composed A Truly Memorable Occasion! John Melhuish 18 by John O’Hara. (Details on page 14). 7.00pm Cheltenham Music Festival Concert. (Details on page 27). Churches in Gloucestershire series: St Nicholas Church, Hardwick Grahame Kingshott 20 Thu 13 12.30pm Lunchtime Organ Recital. Michael James Trust

Recital. James Anderson-Besant, Organ Scholar, Gloucester Cathedral The Centenary of World War 1 series: The Tank Surprise at Cambrai Barrie Glover 22 Sat 15 3.00pm Ordination of Priests. Children on the Home Front Maureen Smith 23

Sun 16 10.15am Ordination of . Jottings from the West End Humph ’n Harry 26 Friday 21 & Saturday 22 July - 7.30pm. Richard III by William Shakespeare. Theatre Company Antic Disposition. (Details on page 27). Poetic Justice! 28 Sat 22 11.00am Archaeology Finds Roadshow. (Details on page 28). Diary of special services and events 29

Thu 27 1.00pm Stonemasons’ Demo. (Details on page 29).

Saturday 19 August 10.00am – 4.30pm

STORIES IN LATIN More stories from ancient Rome with a structured step-by-step approach to the language.

Ideal follow-up to the Latin for Beginners' day Please consider a voluntary More details: www.lingua.co.uk/latin donation of £1 to help cover the cost of this magazine 30 3 God’s Love in Action Thursday 27 July 1.00pm – 3.00pm

The love of God has been poured STONE-MASONS’ DEMO into our hearts by the Holy Spirit Our first stonemasonry demo of 2017! who has been given to us. Romans 5:5 See the traditional medieval stone masonry techniques still used by our Masons today When Hugh Montifiore was asked for

his definition of the Holy Spirit he Admission Free replied that, ‘it is God in action in our world’.

When we look at the state of the June special services and events: world, I think we might be forgiven for occasionally having doubts that Thu 25 May – Mon 5 June A CELEBRATION OF ART - Gloucester God is in action in our world. But Primary Schools Partnership then a story like the one below comes along to prove that He is. I hope it will inspire readers as it inspired me. Sat 3 10.00am Sing Saturday - Poulenc: Gloria. (9.30am registration). (Details on page 15).

In 1993, during the Croatian-Bosnian war, the following poignant Sun 4 PENTECOST report appeared in The Independent Newspaper: 10.15 am Confirmation Service and Eucharist with Bishop Rachel. The Stari Most, Mostar's spectacular 16th-century stone bridge and one of Bosnia-Herzegovina's greatest architectural treasures, Wed 7 7.30pm Evening Organ Recital - James Anderson-Besant, collapsed yesterday in a barrage of Croatian shells. It was a Organ Scholar, Gloucester Cathedral. moment Bosnians, particularly those under siege in east Mostar, had Thu 8 to Sat 10 at 7.00pm William Shakespeare’s ‘Measure for Measure’. prayed would never happen. For at least 25,000 Bosnians trapped Presented by: Gloucester University Drama Students. (Details on page 15). on the city's east side the collapse is a disaster – a tremendous blow to morale. (10.11.93.) Sat 10 - 10.45am, 11.45am, 1.45pm & 2.45pm—Cathedral Library Tours. (Details on page 15).

The historic city of Mostar lies on two sides of a deep valley of the Sat 10 9.30am Brunch and Bounce. (Details on page 19). Neretva River. It has long been famous for its historic buildings and 1.30pm Conservation Taster Workshop. (Details on page Old Bridge, The Stari Most. This bridge was commissioned by 17). Suleiman the Magnificent in 1557, to span the river and connect the Thu 15 12.30pm Lunchtime Organ Recital - Paul Derrett, Hull. two sides of the city. The project was considered to be of such 7.00pm BBC Filming Tours. (Details on page 25). importance, that the architect was threatened with execution if he Fri 16 7.00pm BBC Filming Tours. (Details on page 25). failed. He reputedly even prepared for his own funeral on the day Sat 17 4.30pm Diocesan Confirmation Service. the work was completed and the scaffolding removed. Wed 21 6.00pm Cathedral Junior Voices Project Concert. (Details Thankfully, his fears turned out to be totally unfounded! on page 25).

4 29 Poetic Justice! His bridge, (pictured right), which stood 66ft high with the A doctor, a lawyer, a little boy and a priest were out for a Sunday widest arch in the world at that afternoon flight in a small private plane. Suddenly the plane time, was acclaimed as a great th developed engine trouble. In spite of the best efforts of the pilot, marvel. A 17 century traveller the plane started to go down. Finally the pilot grabbed a parachute, described it as being ‘like a yelled to the passengers that they had better jump and then he rainbow arch soaring up to the bailed out. skies …. I have never seen such a high bridge ...It is thrown Unfortunately, there were only three parachutes remaining. The from rock to rock as high as the doctor grabbed one and said, “I’m a doctor, I save lives, I must sky. live”, and jumped out.

The lawyer then said, “lawyers are the smartest people in the For the citizens of Mostar, world. I deserve to live.” He also grabbed a parachute and jumped. already worn down by war, (a war in which 2000 of them The priest looked at the little boy and said, “My son, I have lived a were killed), the destruction of long and full life. You are young and have your whole life ahead of the bridge (pictured left after you. Take the last parachute and live in peace.” its collapse), along with most

The little boy handed the parachute back to the priest and said, of their historic city, must have “not to worry Father. The ‘smartest man in the world’ just took off been absolutely devastating. with my backpack.” No doubt, reconstruction would have seemed an impossibility at the Gateway to Jesus Ministries, St Louis, Missouri, USA. time. Thankfully, however, as soon as the war was over, plans to http://gatewaytojesus.com/humorouschurchstories rebuild the bridge and the city were set in motion by UNESCO, along with The World Bank, the Aga Khan Trust for Culture and the World ***************************************************************** Monuments Fund. Additional funds were provided by Italy, the Netherlands, Turkey, Croatia, the Council of Europe Development Bank, and the Bosnian government.

Saturday 22 July 11.00am – 4.00pm The bridge, (pictured right), ARCHAEOLOGY FINDS ROADSHOW was rebuilt as close to the

Kurt Adams from the Portable Antiquities Scheme Joins us to original as possible, using celebrate the British Festival of Archaeology with an identical materials and Archaeology Finds Roadshow! Ottoman construction techniques. It was inaugurated Bring your own finds for identification, on 23 July 2004. Much of the handle genuine and replica finds from the region. Old Town had also been Plus lots of Children’s Activities including a Sandpit Dig! restored or rebuilt.

Admission Free

28 5 This was a truly international project. UNESCO pronounced that, it Onward and upward! The Triangle Band will provide suitable music underlines the unlimited efforts of human solidarity for peace and and a good time should be had by all, even if Gurth is grounded. But powerful cooperation in the face of overwhelming catastrophes’. It what are parties for? He is thinking “Meringues, nice big ones with also reinforced and strengthened Mostar’s centuries old and much lots of cream, cup cakes, pink icing and “hundreds and thousands” admired reputation as a city where people from diverse cultural, and he’s not the only one. ethnic and religious backgrounds could co-exist peacefully together. We salute the memory of Bishop Michael. He set us all a great When we look at the state of the world it’s very easy to lose hope example and we do think of him and of his family. that the damage can ever be repaired. The above story, however, Ice cream for ever and may your June be joyful. proves that it can and will. It also strengthens our belief that, enabled by the Holy Spirit, people of all cultures, creeds, races and Waves all round to one and all. religions can work together in harmony when the need arises. God for Harry, England and Saint George.

Humph ’n Harry Above all it reassures us that God is truly present and active in the (As dictated to Sylvia Coppen-Gardner.) world. That He is always there encouraging, strengthening and enabling good to overcome evil and that The Holy Spirit, given at ************************************************************************** Pentecost, did set the seal on God’s promise, ‘I will be with you until the end of the world’! Friday 21 & Saturday 22 July 7.30pm Maureen Smith. RICHARD III BY WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE

Source: UNESCO website. Award winning Theatre Company Antic Disposition I would also like to thank Richard Cann for alerting me to the story return with a thrilling new production of of the Mostar Bridge. Shakespeare’s darkly comic drama

Tickets £25/£35 (Under 18s £10 off) available from 0333 666 3366 or www.anticdisposition.co.uk ***********************************************************************************

The road to the kingdom of Peace and Love is the same road now as 2000 years ago; the years have not changed its course, new FREE FAMILY FUN FOR THE tyrannies have not rendered it impassable, the violence of the Summer Fun! SUMMER HOLIDAYS modern world has not destroyed it. It is God’s highway, the way the Master took, the way of uncompromising love, of overcoming evil Join us from 1.00pm – 3.00pm with good. every Thursday afternoon in the school summer holidays for themed, Author unknown. free Family Fun Activities.

Church Pulpit Year Book. 1988. Details of each week's activities will be available on our website.

6 27 Jottings from the West End: New! A Rule of Life for Greetings from us Corbels the Cathedral Community Humph ’n Harry When we began to explore the possibility of developing a St Benedict Rule of Life for the Cathedral Community early last year, The Cathedral year is moving on. There is a Volunteers’ Party ahead two questions people asked were ‘What is it?’ and ‘Why do we need - Yum, yum and mega yum! We will wear our patriotic waistcoats it?’ A Rule of Life is usually associated with religious communities, and bow ties and there will be music. Gurth Bailey is taking his like Benedictine monks, but there are many wider examples. banjo and Mr. H has offered some juggling. Ulph, to Humph’s horror, has been knitting party bags should there be any nice little A Rule is a support – it acts like a trellis over which a plant grows. leftovers. The Latin root for the word Rule is regula – literally meaning

‘regular’ or rhythm. This is the sense in which we understand the For Ascension Day 2017 we will be holding our own party in the concept of Rule – a rhythm which supports and helps us as we lead Garth - by invitation only and with proof of identity required on our Christian lives, rather than a set of rules and regulations to put arrival! ‘A’ Company Project Pilgrim (Gulls) demanded a full us in a straightjacket. An analogy might be a pair of glasses: we complement of tickets and the Severn Boar chartered a boat to don’t actually look at our glasses; we look through them, and in bring his entire family, friends and relations over the river to engage doing so, everything becomes clearer. When we look through the in communal digging. CCHQ had to point out that this was a private lens of our Rule at our everyday lives, things should come into party and that none of them had been invited. better focus. It should help us get our lives in balance, and make us

more intentional about what we do and how we choose to do it. There will be a champagne bar, a fantastic cream tea, a bowls match and a torchlight procession, followed by a supper in the When it came to working out our own Rule for the Community, we cloister. The highlight will be a ceremonial flypast by the avian took as our starting point the fact that our Cathedral was once a lions, the Black Arrows, led by Odo Motte with all gulls subject to a Benedictine abbey, so we wanted to catch a little of the flavour of no fly zone. the Benedictine Rule. We also saw how our Cathedral’s vision statement – to live in tune with heaven and in touch with daily life Gurth Bailey, who is a serious student of cream teas, had planned to - could give us identity as a community, something to help us say fly upside down and backwards, just to prove that he could do it, this is who we are, this is our story. We liked the way it balances BUT he forgot that cream teas have a nasty habit of gravitating to ‘grasping the heel of heaven’ with having our feet firmly on the one’s bottom and he should have gone to Weightwatchers first! ground. So this statement became the guiding principle for our Rule, Disaster struck on his practice flight. Poor plump Gurth ascended with the Benedictine rhythms of prayer, study, work, hospitality and with difficulty and descended over the pone at a rapid rate. He re-creation helping us to keep our lives in a healthy balance. could have met a watery end had not Humph fielded him before he hit the water and made the catch of the century. This Rule has come into being thanks to the participation of members of the Cathedral Community, who have been looking at its The gulls thought that this was hilarious and took their eyes off various elements together, shaping the eventual outcome. We really everything else. Odo went ballistic and assumed full intercontinental hope that everyone will join together in the Rule, both uniting us as bomber command and went screeching into action, so, from now on, a Community and helping our spiritual growth. ‘A’ Company Project Pilgrim (Gulls) will be unable to attend an Barbara Merrick. event of any kind for some time, if ever.

26 7 Peter and Paul – Thursday 15 June & Friday 16 June 7.00-9.00pm an indivisible pair BBC FILMING TOURS

On entering Gloucester Cathedral by Our popular guided BBC filming tours are back this summer. Come and explore the locations for hit BBC shows the South Porch you pass under the Dr Who, Wolf Hall, Sherlock and Hollow Crown and find out what it’s central figures of St Peter and St Paul, with their distinctive symbols – like to have Benedict Cumberbatch and Tom Hiddlestone in the building! Peter with two crossed keys, because Complimentary refreshments will be served in the garth. Christ entrusted him with the keys of the kingdom of heaven and Paul with Please note that access to the crypt is via steep steps.

a sword, because he urged Christians Tickets £15 ( under 16s £10) available from 01452 768928 or to arm themselves with ‘the helmet www.gloucestercathedral.org.uk of salvation and the sword of the

Spirit, which is the word of God.’ He also holds a book, referring to the new law he propagated as the Apostle of the Gentiles. Their Wednesday 21 June 6.00pm statues, images and symbols appear frequently and often together CATHEDRAL JUNIOR VOICES PROJECT CONCERT around the Cathedral in stone, stained glass and heraldry. The The Cathedral Choir and Cathedral Junior Choir will be joined by local prominence of this pair reflects the importance of their joint school children to perform a short concert of choral music contribution to the Christian faith. Admission free with a retiring collection for the Junior Voices Project As early as the third century a feast was celebrated in commemoration of Peter and Paul on the same day – 29 June. The

Syrian Martyrology places their feast on 28 December, their Friday 30 June 7.30pm- 10.30pm importance shown after Stephen, the first martyr and John, often considered as the beloved disciple. There were 283 ancient English KING SOLOMON churches dedicated to them, reminding us of their joint patronage Gloucester-based Roots-Reggae band ‘King Solomon’ bring their unique of this former abbey. Osric’s Saxon foundation was dedicated to vibe to the Cathedral Nave. This ten-piece band has been causing a stir both locally and nationally with their spectacular live shows and well- Peter, but when Bishop Wulfstan ejected the secular canons in c.1022 and introduced the first Benedictine monks, the monastery received albums, capturing the essence of a genre whilst breaking new ground. Drinks and bar snacks will be available during the evening. was re-dedicated to Peter and Paul. It surely is fitting that Abbot Serlo chose the feast of the two apostles for the laying of the Tickets £10 available from 01452 768928 or foundation stone of the Norman abbey. www.gloucestercathedral.org.uk

Rome is soaked in the tradition that both apostles were buried there after their martyrdom on 29 June in the year 64 or 65. Paul, as a Saturday 8 July 7.00pm Roman citizen, was beheaded with a sword, while Peter’s story that CHELTENHAM MUSIC FESTIVAL CONCERT he was crucified head down, so as not to imitate Christ, dates from A Sea Symphony & The Hymn of Jesus the third century, by which time his name was always placed first on Full details and tickets from www.cheltenhamfestivals.com the lists of the of Rome.

8 25 The Girl Guides delivered milk, parcelled up clothing to send to Jesus called Simon Peter, who was a fisherman from Bethsaida, British soldiers at the front, prepared hostels and first-aid dressing Cephas, the Greek word for ‘rock’ – ‘You are Peter and upon this stations for those injured in air raids or accidents and made rock I will build my Church.’ He added ‘I will give you the keys of bandages, swabs and slings for injured soldiers. the kingdom of heaven.’ So from the earliest days, Peter’s place at the centre of the Church was firmly fixed, although he let Jesus When U-boat attacks upon shipping threatened food supplies, down at times, especially when he promised that he would die with children, answered the call as enthusiastically as the adults, to grow the Lord and then three times denied knowing him. their own fruit and vegetables and take care of allotments. They also collected scrap metal and other essential materials for Take time to have a look at the window in the South Transept, with recycling, plus conkers which were used to make explosives. Many its scenes from Peter’s life – his and Andrew’s call, Christ walking on were also employed in the factories and on farms. the water, the Transfiguration, the cure of the lame beggar, Cornelius’s baptism, Peter’s deliverance from prison and finally his As if all of the above was not enough, children also gave their crucifixion. pocket money to the war effort or for charities like, St Dunstan's Hostel for blinded ex-servicemen, the Blue Cross for sick and Dom Paolo, an abbot of the Benedictine monastery attached to the injured animals, and local military hospitals. They wrote letters to Church of St Paul’s Outside the Walls in Rome, tells of an soldiers and knitted socks and scarves to keep them warm during archaeological discovery in the catacombs of a small boat, a symbol the winter months. of the Church, with Peter at the helm and Paul at the prow, pointing ahead. Peter and his successors, the popes, represent the authority Britain certainly owes a great deal to the children of World War 1, of the Church and Paul, the great missionary, stands for the truth both at home and at the front (see note below). It is too late to and freedom of the good news of Jesus Christ. I often think of this thank them, but I offer this article as a tribute to them. apostolic image of Peter with his hand firmly on the boat’s rudder

Maureen Smith. and Paul standing and pointing the way onwards in missionary zeal.

Source: Next time you come across St Peter and St Paul together, inside or National Geographic: www.ngkids.co.uk/history/first-world-war outside the Cathedral, whether in the Great East Window, or below it on the High Altar reredos, or in the Chapter House Window, or in *While researching for the above article, I was horrified to discover the Christopher Whall window on the north side of the Lady Chapel that some young boys did manage to join the Army having lied about sanctuary (we’ll have to wait until the Project Pilgrim restoration their age. (Apparently those in charge of recruitment often did work has been completed in the autumn!), join in with the words of nothing to prevent this from happening. In fact, many just turned a that great hymn of praise, the Song of the Church, Te Deum blind eye to it). The boys were subsequently sent away to fight at Laudamus: ‘the glorious company of the apostles, praise you . . .’ the Front. Paul Ross. The youngest of these, Sidney Lewis, was just 12 years old. He was sent home at the age of 13 after fighting in the Battle of the Somme, one of the bloodiest battles of the war!

24 9 International one another, but fortunately others were able to close the gaps and capture large tracts of enemy territory. Tributes to Bishop Michael Such was the Allies’ disillusionment with the war, that the success in Flanders near the town of Cambrai enabled them to continue what many of them thought was a war with no end. See below, messages of condolence Barrie Glover. received from our International Partner Bishops on hearing of the death of Bishop Michael: Sources: History of the First World War - Liddell Hart. Copyright: Lady Liddell Hart, 1970.

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SWEDEN: Diocese of Västerås Children, like adults, were caught up in war fever in August 1914. Many even wanted to join the Army, including nine-year-old Alfie On behalf of the Diocese of Västerås, I want to give thanks for Knight from Dublin. He wrote the following letter to Lord Kitchener Bishop Michael. He gave a never ending energy to us in the partner volunteering as a front-line despatch rider. (The spelling mistakes diocese, and his contribution to our exchange was overwhelming are his!) indeed. Because of his engagement, the partner diocese didn’t become one among other churchy things: he developed real 'Dear Lord Kitchner, friendship. I am glad to have had the opportunity of meeting Bishop I am an Irish boy 9 years of age and I want to go to the front. I can Michael. His burning heart, deep knowledge, liturgical competence, ride jolley quick on my bicycle and would go as despatch ridder. I and capacity of sharing gifts and friendship, made a great difference wouldint let the germans get it. I am a good shot with a revolver and in our diocese. His memory will live among us in Sweden for a long would kill a good vue of the germans. I am very strong and often win time. a fight with lads twice as big as mysels. I want a uneform and a revolver and will give a good acount of myself. Pleese send an In the Light of the Easter Mystery our friend Bishop Michael has gone anencer. to meet our Saviour, Jesus Christ. Yours affectionately,

Alfie Knight' Må han vila i frid. Requiescat in pace. Alfie was thanked for his offer, but told he was 'not yet quite old Mikael Mogren enough to go to the front'. * + Bishop of Västerås, Sweden As one would expect, the Boy Scout and Girl Guides Associations played a vital role on the home front. The Scouts carried out tasks such as carrying messages and collecting eggs for injured soldiers. More importantly they guarded strategic locations such as railway stations, tracks and bridges, telegraph lines and reservoirs. They also assisted during air raids and carrying out fire-fighting duties.

10 23 CHURCH OF SOUTH INDIA: Centenary of World War I series: Diocese of Dornakal

I am deeply pained to hear that the Bishop Emeritus – The Rt. Revd. Michel Perham slept in the Lord on Monday the 17th April 2017. He had been very dear to us. May his soul rest in peace. It is time for The Tank Surprise at Cambrai us now to thank God for his life and great services rendered to the Gloucester Diocese. We pray for God’s peace and comfort at this very sad time. Depression was settling in as the war dragged through its fourth year, and many on each side were thinking “something must be On behalf of Dornakal Diocese, I sincerely, request you to convey done” - but what? The answer, in due course, was the tank. Any our deep condolences to his wife – Alison and the bereaved family reputable map of the conflict indicates that the British, in and also the whole Gloucester Diocese who have lost a loving partnership with the Belgians, largely held the northern part of the husband and a kind father and also a faithful servant of God. May his Flanders sector, while France held the south. All three, of course, soul rest in peace and may the eternal God grant and console the were faced by the German Army. The whole area had become a bereaved family. quagmire, and when tanks were demonstrated behind the line, it With every good wish, was felt that they were capable of climbing in and out of trenches, + Prasada Rao Vadapalli - and could be well-armoured to resist counter-attacks by exhausted Deputy Moderator – CSI & Bishop in Dornakal: troops.

The tanks was a recent invention and the allied high command - mainly General Haig - conceived the idea of a surprise attack near Diocese of Karnataka Central the town of Cambrai. The preparations were made with skill and in secrecy, and to mislead the enemy as to its scale, gas and smoke It is with a sense of gratitude to God I send you this message of were deployed both as a distraction and a weapon. In the event, condolence at the passing away of Right Reverend Michael Perham. however, against more expert advice, they attacked across a broad front, rather than at key tactical points, with the result that no I know it is a great loss not only to the family but to the diocese as a reserves were kept for use in later stages. whole. From his last message I was able to grasp how the Bishop was close with his Lord and Master. How he was able to accept the Records show that, notwithstanding every precaution, one man realities of this world especially this dreadful sickness. Although he nearly undid the secrecy of the Allies. An Irish prisoner gave was ailing, the crucifix and the Eucharist kept him going. I really information of the coming attack and its concentration, but admire the trust and faith he had in his master Jesus Christ. fortunately he was not believed, and the German commander reported to his own side that there wouldn’t be one. Although I may not be participating in the funeral service of Right Reverend Michael Perham, Karnataka Central Diocese will specially Therefore, when the allies attacked at 6.20am they moved forward remember in their prayers as you give thanks to God for his on a six-mile front, notwithstanding that one Allied Commander dedicated ministry for the Lord. My prayers are with the family and the diocese. effectively disobeyed things by placing his tanks too far apart from

22 11 May the Lord who overcame death give that everlasting peace to England, set up in 1640 by order of . the bereaved family. As Christians who experience the risen Lord in  The north aisle was built in 1878 to seat the boys of the our daily life, grant The Right Reverend Michael Perham life in Reformatory School, many of whom lost their lives during the its abundance, life in its fullness and life in eternity. May his soul First World War. There is a memorial to them in the north aisle. rest in peace.  In the Chancel an ancient Church Wardens’ Chest may be seen With thanks for Bishop Michael’s life and prayers and deep inscribed with the names of the Church Wardens of 1676. sympathies to the families.  To the right of the chancel arch on a wooden shelf is a stone

sculpture of St Nicholas. This was carved by Charles Carus Wilson I remain in His Ministry, + Bishop P K Samuel (1886-1970), a well-known architect of his day.

Outside the church, on the south side of the 14th century tower, TANZANIA: Diocese of Western Tanganyika there is a group of sundials which are of national importance and rare examples of their kind. We the Diocese of Western Tanganyika, Partner , have received the sad news of the departure of our dear Two of these are 15th or 16th century beloved Bishop Michael from this world to the Everlasting life to be Mass Dials, one of which is pictured left. with our Risen Lord. When I received an email from Alison that Although a mass dial with a semicircle of Bishop Michael passed away on Monday after Easter, I was dots is not uncommon, this example is shocked with tears but on the other side of the coin my heart carefully made. The three groups of five rejoiced because Bishop Michael passed away during the Easter dots are unusual and probably mark the season when we were celebrating the Resurrection of our Lord. morning, noon and afternoon services. The larger dots are at hour intervals, the The Diocese of Western Tanganyika, is expressing the condolence for smaller ones being the half hours. the departure of our dear and good friend Bishop Michael. He visited our Diocese more than three or four times during his earthly life and The third one, dating from the 17th century, he planted several trees at St. Andrew’s Cathedral and St Peter’s (pictured right), is a traditional Sundial Church Katubuka Kigoma. The name of Bishop Michael will last inscribed with the words, “Fugithora Sine” --- forever in our hearts but also in the Diocese of Western Tanganyika. “thus flee the hours”. Although the face is We are all praying for Alison and we give thanks for her courage to badly worn, it will still record the hours be with +Michael during his last days on this planet. We are praying (roughly) from 5am - 5pm. for the Diocese of Gloucester and for Alison’s family.

I wish I could attend his funeral but let us know so that, even if I will not be there physically, we will stop all our businesses and grieve with you all. Graham Kingshott.

Please assure Alison that we will continue to hold her in our prayers. Source: ‘St Nicholas Church, Hardwicke - An Illustrated Guide’. Sincerely, Compiled by Grahame Kingshott, with additional text by Revd Andrew James. (First published 2012) + Sadock Bishop of Western Tanganyika.

12 21 Churches in THE EPISCOPAL DIOCESE OF EL CAMINO REAL, USA Gloucestershire series: Dear Friends,

St Nicholas Church, It is with deep sadness that I share with you the news of the death of Bishop Michael Perham, Bishop retired of Gloucester, one of our Hardwicke. partner dioceses. As I shared last fall, Michael was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumour that was the eventual cause of his Early records show that in 1092, a death. church called Hardwicke, with its tithes and six yard-lands, was given to Bermondsey Priory. The Priory sold it around the 14th For those of us who knew Michael through the partnership, among century. other things, we were inspired by his exuberant faith in the resurrection. He was a man of great hope and joy and a good friend About 1188 Hardwicke church was designated as a *chapel of ease to El Camino Real. He will be missed but the gifts he gave to us will belonging to Standish Church. The separate parochial status of remain in our hearts for a long time to come. Hardwicke, exemplified by the right of burial there in 1493, was acknowledged in the 16th century. Bishop Michael’s last letter speaks powerfully of what he deeply believed about the all-embracing reality of salvation. And, of From 1498 chaplains or curates were maintained and nominated by course, a blessing. the Vicar of Standish. Standards of learning and preaching were not May Michael know himself fully alive in the resurrection with all the always as they should be, however! In 1551, the curate, John saints, and may we know it too as we are inspired and uplifted by Jennings, was found to be poor in learning and was, later the same this faithful man. The Lord is Risen! The Lord is Risen Indeed! year, reviled in the church while teaching the catechism. Easter blessings of grace and peace, The Church is approached via an attractive Lych-gate, which was erected as a war memorial in 1921. The path then continues through +Mary a well maintained churchyard into the church.

The interior of the church, (pictured left), comprises a chancel, north and **************************************************************** south chapels, nave, north and south aisles, south-west tower, and south porch. The 3 arcade bays, (probably 13th century), once divided the nave I have done my best in the race, I have run the full distance, I have and the south aisle. Interesting features include: kept the faith. And now the prize of victory is waiting for me.

 a 15th century squint of two trefoil-headed lights on the south 2 Timothy 4:7-8 side of the chancel arch, created so the bell ringer could see the High Altar at the Elevation of the Host at Mass.

 Laudian Altar Rails, of which there are only a few left in 20 13 FRIENDS OF GLOUCESTER CATHEDRAL DAY There's a Gloucester connection too: Humphrey, Duke of Gloucester, SATURDAY 8 JULY 2017 at 12 noon has his tomb here, next to St. Alban, in his own chantry. He fought in the Battle of Agincourt, in 1415, with King Henry V and became CATHEDRAL CHOIRS CONCERT FOR FRIENDS OF Protector of England for the baby Henry VI. GLOUCESTER CATHEDRAL DAY St. Alban started, with others, a process that the Roman authorities Gloucester Magnificat could not stop, thus ensuring that a nation and its people have become "Easter people". This year’s Friends’ Day promises to be an exciting occasion. The format will be different because the day begins with a Concert in This year, (although St. Alban's Day is always commemorated on 22 the Cathedral at mid-day. The Friends have commissioned a choral June), the Alban-tide procession is on Saturday, 24 June. Our Bishop work from John O’Hara. This is a setting of the words of the Rachel will be there. If you do go, you’ll find it “a truly memorable Magnificat and it will be sung by the Cathedral Choir (boy and girl occasion", I'm sure! (Details can be found on the St. Alban's website) choristers), the Cathedral Youth Choir and the Cathedral Junior Choir. Adrian Partington is immensely excited by this as it will be John G. Melhuish. the first time that all the Choirs have sung together and John O’Hara plans to use the building and its acoustic in a new way. Friends will receive complimentary tickets (obtainable via the Friends’ Office) and seating will be reserved for them at the front of the nave. There will also be a special souvenir programme.

This will be followed by a celebratory lunch in the Chapter House when we will acknowledge the retirement of Mavis Dunrossil and the magnificent contribution she has made as our Chairman for over 25 years. Ticket price £10.00 available from Friends’ Office (see below). Booking deadline Tuesday 27 June. St Alban’s Cathedral Cheltenham Festival Box Office are handling bookings for non-

Friends and Concert tickets are priced at £10.00. (Under 18’s £5). Their phone number is 01242 850270 and the website is ********************************************* www.cheltenhamfestivals.com/music. Saturday 10 June, 15 July & 12 August

9.30am - 11.30am FRIENDS OF GLOUCESTER CATHEDRAL A.G.M. BRUNCH & BOUNCE The Annual General Meeting of the Friends of Gloucester Cathedral will be held on Saturday 8 July at 3p.m. in the Parliament Room and A fun, relaxing coffee morning. Spend time the afternoon concludes with tea and cakes. Tickets for tea £5.00 with friends, read the weekend papers, drink available from Friends Office, 11a College Green, Gloucester GL1 good coffee & tea, eat pastries… and there’s a 2LX. Please make cheques payable to Friends of Gloucester bouncy castle and crafts to keep the children

Cathedral and also include a stamped addressed envelope. Booking entertained. deadline Tuesday 27 June. Admission Free

14 19 A Truly Memorable Occasion! Saturday 3 June 10.00am (9.30am registration)

SING SATURDAY - POULENC: GLORIA We set off from St. Peter's In the Chapter House Church - some half a mile from our destination - on and around the summer solstice. Tickets: £10 only on the door (includes refreshments) www.gloucesterchoral.com We carried, in a procession, tall, colourful objects, from Shrine of St Alban flags, those representing Roman soldiers to a tall figure of St. Alban. Thursday 8 to Saturday 10 June 7.00pm

WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE’S After a greeting from clergy, the people of St. Albans were there, ‘MEASURE FOR MEASURE’ applauding us as we walked in the annual Alban-tide procession to University of Gloucestershire Drama Students the Cathedral, where, just outside, the execution of Britain's first Christian martyr was re-enacted. Tickets £8 (concessions £6) available from 07736 105522 or on the door St. Alban was martyred between 250 to 300 A.D. in what was then the Roman town of Verulamium, just north of Londinium (London). A pagan himself, he nevertheless, took pity on a Christian priest St. Amphibulus and gave him refuge in his own home. He became so taken up with the Christian faith, that he became one even though Saturday 10 June, 1 July & 22 July it carried a death sentence. He subsequently allowed the priest to 10.45am, 11.45am, 1.45pm, 2.45pm escape by exchanging clothes with him. When it was known that a priest was in Alban's home, Alban was brought before the magistrate CATHEDRAL LIBRARY TOURS where he refused to swear allegiance to the Roman deities of stone Explore the Cathedral’s collection of rare and wood, pronouncing instead, "I am Alban and I worship and books and manuscripts collected over the adore the True and Living God, who created all things". He was centuries, the oldest dating back beheaded on the site where the Cathedral now stands. to the 1000s.

Come along to see and hear about the history of our library, Meanwhile, a multitude of us, or so it seemed, was swept up inside a true hidden Treasure! the Cathedral in a buzz of excitement in the knowledge that we were actually standing in the place where the first public Christian Each day of tours will have a different focus including worship in the whole of Britain was carried out. Inside the Medicine, Music and Bibles

Cathedral, there is a shrine to St. Alban, (pictured above), and one Tickets £7, under 16s free – to St. Amphibulus. available from the Cathedral Gift Shop

18 15 Sadhu Sundar Singh Although his initial attempts to minister in a more traditional Western fashion often failed, it’s said he was once beaten for

Sundar Singh was born in 1889 into a wealthy, singing hymns — the way he lived out his faith ultimately changed devout Sikh family in northern India. He took an lives. Likewise, long years after disowning him, both Sundar’s father interest in religion from an early age, and and brother converted to Christianity. memorized the Bhagavad Gita at age seven. Soon afterwards he studied the Hindu scriptures It is believed Sadhu Sundar Singh died in the Himalayas in 1929 and the Quran. during a trip to Tibet. He was last seen leaving a village with a group of yellow-robed Hindu mendicants. He is widely acclaimed as His mother was a highly spiritual lady and she encouraged him to having made a significant contribution to the spread of Christianity in India and is commemorated in the Anglican Church on 19th June. become a wandering *sadhu rather than follow his more materialistic brothers. Firstly, however, through various connections Maureen Smith. of his mother, Sundar attended a Christian school run by

Presbyterian missionaries. Although drawn towards the teachings of Jesus, he, nevertheless, resisted Christianity as a whole. “My Lord God, my all in all, life of my life, and spirit of my spirit, look in mercy upon me and so fill me with The Holy Spirit that my Then when he was only fourteen, his mother died. This threw him heart shall have no room for love of anything but you. I seek from into a state of violence and despair. He took out his anger on the you no other gift but yourself, who are the Giver of life and all its missionaries, persecuted Christian converts, and ridiculed their blessings. From you I ask not for the world or its treasures, nor yet faith. In final defiance of their religion, he bought a Bible and for heaven even make request, but you alone do I desire and long for, and where you are there is Heaven.” burned it page by page in his home while his friends watched. Sundar Singh He afterwards prayed for God’s truth to be revealed to him or he from his book: At the Master’s Feet. would kill himself. In answer to his desperate prayer, Sundar says that Christ appeared to him in a series of visions, which changed his life forever. He was subsequently baptised, much against his *A sadhu is a religious ascetic, mendicant, or any holy person who family’s wishes, and his father formally disowned him. has renounced the worldly life.

He soon realised that current methods used to promote Christianity ****************************************************************** did not mix well with Indian culture. So, honouring his mother’s wishes, he became a sadhu, wandering through communities in his thin, yellow robe. Like Christ’s first disciples, he took neither food Saturday 10 June 1.30pm - 4.30pm nor money for the journey, - only himself and his faith.

CONSERVATION TASTER WORKSHOP His ministries were not just confined to India. He was invited by Context and Conservation: prominent Christian leaders, including archbishops, to visit and talk the historic collections at Gloucester Cathedral with them. He preached in cities throughout the world, including Berlin, Jerusalem, Amsterdam and Lima in Peru, as well as the Tickets £10 includes refreshments. countries of Nepal, Tibet, Japan, and Australia. Call 01452 528095 for more details and how to book.

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