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ANSWERING QUESTIONS on gay marriage during an LBC phone-in, Archbishop Eric Pickles: Britain Justin Welby said that he had ‘stood by the graveside still a Christian in Africa of a group of Chris- Archbishop tians who’d been attacked nation – get over it because of something that happened far away in Africa’. Pressed by Anne Widde- combe among others, the Archbishop refused to con- demn homosexuality but Confronted by said the church was engaged in a listening exer- cise on the subject and that he stood by the position laid down by the canons of the church.. Angry Anne ‘I was in South Sudan a few weeks ago’, he reported, ‘and the church leaders there were saying please don’t change what you are doing because then we couldn’t accept your help, Widdecombe and we need your help des- perately’. The Archbishop said the Andrus described the Arch- By Amaris Cole issue of sexuality was one he bishop’s views as revealing wrestled with ‘every day’. ‘at best a lamentable naivete BRITAIN is still a Christian nation and mili- He said he did not know if and at worst both homopho- tant atheists need to ‘get over it’, Eric Pickles there would come a day bia and colonial thinking’. MP told the Conservative Spring Forum. when two people of the On the Fulcrum website The Communities Secretary defended the same sex could be married the Rev Andrew Goddard faith against ‘politically correct intolerance’ in the Church of England. ‘I offered a defence of the in his speech, boasting that his party back look at the scriptures. I look Archbishop’s position say- ‘British values’. at the teaching of the ing he was not adopting a He said all forms of extremism were ‘as church. I listen to Christians ‘consequentialist argument’ bad as each other’. around the world and I have and merely pointing to some After stepping into the debate over acts of real hesitations about that’. harmful results that could worship at council meetings, Mr Pickles pro- Answering a question put follow the adoption of gay tected the rights of those who wish to pray to him by the presenter the marriage by the C of E. before sessions by changing the law in 2012. Archbishop agreed that ‘a Instead, Goddard claimed, He said this week: “I’ve stopped an attempt Christian on the ground in he was making ‘an appeal to by militant atheists to ban councils having Africa could end up being on neighbour love’ that sug- prayers at the start of meetings if they wish. the receiving end of violence gested his questioner have a Heaven forbid. We’re a Christian nation. and abuse because of a deci- wider vision and think about “We have an established church. Get over sion taken at Lambeth the situation of people we it. And don’t impose your politically correct Palace about sexual equality have a duty to love in Africa intolerance on others.” and gay marriage’ as well as people here in the Mr Pickles has previously attacked the He quoted those who had tives of those killed. gay people in this country. UK. previous Labour Government for ‘diminish- murdered 369 people as say- As well as highlighting the The Archbishop’s inter- The phone-in programme ing’ the faith with Alastair Campbell’s famous ing if they left a Christian danger to Christians in view has drawn widespread lasted for an hour and the ‘We don’t do God’ policy. alive in their area they would Africa, the Archbishop also comment both in the church Archbishop took questions “We’ve stopped Whitehall appeasing all become homosexuals attacked homophobia and and in the media. on a range of issues, includ- extremism of any sort. Be it the EDL, be it and said he had stood by a said he was deeply con- In the US the Bishop of ing food banks and welfare extreme Islamists or be it thuggish far-left, mass grave with the rela- cerned at the suffering of California, the Rt Rev Marc cuts. they’re all as bad as each other.”

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Liverpool CHURCHIN Light Night, this year on the 16th of May, will now be using Evensong as a prominent part of it’s service. Evensong is a thirty minute performance of spiritually uplifting music that will be sung by the Cathedral’s world class choir. Evensong sets a strong reflective tone for the service and has firmly established itself as an ideal starting point for many people’s Light Nights. Evensong will end ENGLAND with a delightful and riveting twist; Pzyksong. A unique and daring interpretation of a fine choral tradition in which their youth choir will be brought alongside top global psychedelic musicians. The official schedule for light night at the Cathedral will be as follows: Choral Evensong 5:30pm to 6pm The Grand Organ 6pm to 6:30pm, Sacred Light: Installations 6pm to 11pm, Big Dance Pledge and Dancing with MDI 6:30pm to 9pm, Pzyksong 9:30pm to 11pm.

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Both Bishops of Portsmouth will deliver a double serving of good Church members in Northallerton are deeds this week by pledging their support for two social outreach flexing their artistic muscles in order to A new Boy’s Brigade Company in Hemlington, projects which assist some of the most vulnerable residents of the aid in their worship as we grow nearer to Middlesbrough has made a significant impact on city. The Anglican Bishop of Portsmouth, the Rt Rev Christopher Easter. Fourteen “Stations of the Cross” the local community since its launch five months Foster, and the Roman Catholic Bishop of Portsmouth, the Rt Rev have been created in the form of a variety ago. Formed by St.Timothy’s church in November Philip Egan, will visit Advice Portsmouth in North End, and the of art works including paintings, to provide positive as well as Christian activities asylum drop-in centre at All Saints C of E Church on Monday. (April sculptures and collages all displayed for young people, this organization is said to have 7). Advice Portsmouth offers free confidential advice to residents inside All Saints Church. The three united the community. Reverend Rob Desics of St and tenants’ regarding everything from welfare benefits to family churches participating; All Saints, St Timothy’s Church said of the Brigade,“Many issues. The asylum centre assists those seeking refuge within the James in Romanby and St Lawrence at young people in the local area lack structure, UK and those who have applied for asylum and are still waiting to Kirby Sigston, have utilised this project routine and discipline in their lives, have low hear. The drop-in centre helps them to find legal advice on their to keep their congregants moving aspirations and experience many disadvantages. status, translation for those who can’t understand the forms they forward as they are without a vicar at the The Boys’ Brigade has created a true sense of need to fill in, food and clothes. present. All Saints Church is open daily community, and is teaching the Company’s between 9am and 4pm. The Stations will children and young people life skills, achievement be in place until Good Friday, 17 April recognition through badge work and the uniform St Albans 2014. brings a sense of identity, belonging and pride.”

St.Alban’s Cathedral is now the proud recipient of backing from the heritage lottery fund which includes a grant that could be worth £4.2m. Initially the church has been given £390,000 to develop a new entrance building and education program. The goal is to better present the church’s rich Woolwich heritage as the site of the execution and burial of St.Alban, the first British Christian martyr. The initial HLF money is also meant to help the Cathedral work up detailed plans for On Saturday March 29th friends, family, and the building before a further £3.8m can be applied for in colleagues flocked to St. Barnabas, Eltham to 2016. The project which is set to be called Alban, Britain’s celebrate the life of Bishop Peter Hall, Bishop of First Saint: Telling the Whole Stor y, is meant to be a Woolwich from 1984-96, who passed away on the combination of conservation work including a programme of 27th of December. Those in attendance were activities and a new visitor welcome centre. welcomed by Bishop Michael Ipgrave, the current Bishop of Woolwich. His two predecessors in the post were also present: Bishop Christopher Chessun, now Bishop of Southwark, and Bishop Colin Buchanan. Tributes were paid to Bishop Peter’s work in the parish of Avondale in Harare Diocese as well as in several other areas. Bishop Peter’s favourite hymn “My Song is Love Unknown” was sung and prayers were offered for his family.

Lichfield Guildford Subscribe to our newspaper Lichfield Cathedral and read our free monthly On Thursday April 10th The famed breathtaking The Friary Centre magazine, see our website Tower Tours at Lichfield Guildford’s Cathedral will for more details Cathedral are back! be launching their new Starting on Easter Monday, pop up shop in aid of the Tower Tours will be given Cathedral’s Make Your for the very first time since Mark campaign. Make 2010. If one chooses to Your Mark is designed to venture over, your raise money for urgently inaugural ascent will be needed repairs and marked by the beautiful improvements. Their top internal architecture of the goal is to raise about £7m Cathedral and the to keep the Cathedral opportunity to participate running for generations in the interactive Tower to come. The Pop up education zone. Each tower shop will be open from tour lasts approximately 1.5 11am-3pm every Friday, hours. Adult tickets are Saturday, and Sunday and £6.50 and tickets for will feature a selection of families of four with two unique items telling the children will cost £20.00. story of the Cathedral. It Tours will take place every will also play host to Saturday until the 25th of family activities including October at 10:00, 12:00 and quizzes, colouring and 14:00. A free tea or coffee is photography also included within the competitions. www.churchnewspaper.com ticket.

[email protected] facebook.com/churchnewspaper @churchnewspaper www.churchnewspaper.com Friday April 11, 2014 News 3 Rwandan bishop in genocide claims AS THE WORLD marks the Human Rights Watch had been carried out in Rwan- twentieth anniversary of the claimed the bishop acted as a da because Ruhumuliza had Rwanda massacres confusion spokesman for the government gone into exile. surrounds the appointment of and Africa Rights described Lambeth Palace claims Arch- a Rwandan bishop under inves- him as a ‘propagandist’ and bishop Kolini sent a letter in tigation for alleged complicity accused him of refusing to give May 2005 saying he knew of no in genocide to a parish in the shelter to Tutsis in danger of reason not to commend Bishop Church of England. death and of exposing other Jonathan and wishing him a The Rt Rev Jonathan Ruhu- Tutsis to attack. fruitful ministry. In response muliza has been suspended After the genocide Ruhu- Kolini says he stands by what from a parish in the Diocese of muliza left Rwanda and moved he wrote in his book ‘Christ Worcester where he has also to the Cameroon where he Walks Where Evil Reigned’, served since 2005 as an hon- served as a bishop from 1998 published in 2007, that Ruhu- orary assistant bishop. to 2004 when he came to the muliza and other Anglican In February ‘The Observer’ UK. bishops acted as ‘errand boys’ published a story claiming that The Church of England says for the genocidal government. as Bishop of Kigali Ruhumuliza that background checks were He says he has no knowledge defended the genocidal made and the bishop was com- of the extensive checks Lam- regime, claiming in press con- mended to them by Archbish- beth Palace says it carried out. ferences and in a letter to the op Emmanuel Kolini but the The matter is still under All Africa Council of Churches Archbishop has now told ‘The investigation by Lambeth that the government was try- Observer’ that he did no more Palace but the episode serves ing to bring peace to the coun- than say Ruhumuliza could be as a reminder of the less than try when in reality it was helped out of humanitarian glorious role of many in all the engaged in a widespread mas- concerns and that he warned Christian churches of Rwanda sacre of Tutsis. that no proper investigation during the massacres. Archbishop Calls for change from congratulates End Hunger Fast continue to grow

ON the 16 of April, David Cameron, emergency food from the food Nick Clegg and Ed Milliband will banks for the year of 2012-13 com- be delivered a letter from the End pared to just 128,697 from the year Hunger Fast Campaign urging previous. them to put a greater emphasis “We normally associate malnutri- upon hunger within the UK. The tion with developing countries Evangelical alliance which repre- wracked by food shortages and sents 2 million evangelical Chris- poverty, but it’s disturbing to learn By Amaris Cole tians across 79 denominations that malnutrition is right here on plays a large part within that cam- our own doorsteps,” Clifford THE ARCHBISHOP of Canterbury has paign added. congratulated the newly elected the “Hunger in the UK is a real issue “Last year more than 5,500 peo- Supreme Head of the Universal Syriac which must be of concern to us all, ple were admitted to UK hospitals Orthodox Church. including the Conservatives, Liber- suffering with malnutrition. No one Justin Welby wrote to His Holiness al Democrats and the Labour should be allowed to go hungry in Mor Ignatius Aphrem II on his election Party,” Steve Clifford, director gen- Britain. Many of our member as the 123rd successor of St Peter in the eral of the alliance. churches are playing their part Apolistic See of Antioch and All the East, Clifford emphasized that the hosting and stocking food banks and Supreme Head of the Universal Syr- number of those going hungry and we need the political parties to iac Orthodox Church. within the UK has grown exponen- play their part as well,” The Archbishop wrote: “Your contri- tially in recent years, citing statis- In addition to the letter Clifford butions to history, literature and theolo- tics provided by the Trussel Trust and other directors of the Alliance gy, as well as your interest in relating to the number of citizens in England, Wales, NI and Scotland strengthening the ministry to children, now using their food bank servic- are participating in the 4 April fast as seen in the children’s books you have es. 346,992 people utilized the mini- to help draw attention to the seri- published, will be of significant impor- mum three days worth of ous hunger crisis facing the UK. tance at a time of enormous challenges in the Middle East, but also in different parts of the world. “You also bring with you an under- standing for the context in the United Methodist leader moves on Kingdom, having had part of your edu- cation in Ireland and having served as a METHODISTS are to lose their General Secretary. The Rev working people it has been my pleasure to know’, Dr Atkins priest to the Syriac Orthodox Communi- Martin Atkins told the Methodist Council meeting in Leam- said months of hard work lay ahead and he would continue to ty here. You have furthermore played an ington Spa of his intention to step down as General Secretary undertake his responsibilities as best he could. important role in the new phase of work and Secretary to the Methodist Conference in August next Connexional Secretary Doug Swanney said there would be in the International Anglican Oriental year by which time he will have been in office for seven years. time at a later date for tributes but that Methodists were ‘huge- Orthodox Dialogue and we look forward Dr Atkins, 59, has timed his move so that he will be able to ly grateful for Martyn’s faithful service to the church and look to a time of continuing enrichment in take up another post before retirement. forward to seeing what more he will bring in the final year of our church to church relationships.” Describing his colleagues as ‘among the finest and hardest his work in this role’.

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The former Bishop “What intergovern- otherwise be deported would be be held on April The poetry will The ceremony of Oxford has ques- mental institutions allowed to remain if a child has 14th. be based on lines will take place at tioned what role the and organisations lived here for more than seven This is his first written by Lord 10 am at the Royal Government is play- are in place to plan years continuously. major public role Williams himself Welsh College of ing in helping draw for this scenario? But Bishop Tim Stevens backed in Wales since which will also be Music and Drama up international What role are the an amendment that would have retiring as the performed on the in Cardiff. plans to tackle the United Kingdom cut the time limit to four years and effects of climate Government playing said he would have supported an change. in that?” even lower limit. Rochester in the Lords Lord Harries of Lady Verma said During debate on the Bill in the Pentregarth raised the UK was leading House of Lords he said: “It seems THE BISHOP of Rochester Norwich he pledged his alle- the issue in the on many of the that the arguments, from any has taken his seat in the giance to the Queen. House of Lords in issues. understanding of child develop- House of Lords. He replaces the former light of the latest “We work very ment, are clearly overwhelming. Bishop James Langstaff Bishop of Ripon and Leeds, report from the closely with our EU “I speak as a former chair of the was flanked by the Bishop of who retired in February. Intergovernmental and international Children’s Society and as a mem- Leicester and the Bishop of Panel on Climate partners to ensure ber of the commission that pub- Change. that all of us are lished the A Good Childhood He said: “The first signed up to trying report on behalf of the Children’s Minorities and mental health way in which people to mitigate as much Society some four or five years are likely to experi- as we can the impact ago, which was based on the evi- THE BISHOP of St Albans ernment had been looking at ence climate change climate change will dence of more than 20,000 chil- has questioned what the Gov- “ways to overcome inequali- is through food - its have on food, but - dren, many of them very young ernment is doing to ensure ties in access to services, shortage and its or three decades by let us not be in any children. ethnic minorities with higher which includes better access price. 25%; fish stocks in doubt - unless we “They made it very clear, even than average levels of mental for black and minority ethnic “The report sug- tropical areas will be bring forward at the age of five or six, that friend- health problems are fairly communities to mental gests that wheat down by 40% to processes, we will ships were an absolutely primary treated by the NHS. health services”. yields over the next 60%.” face huge difficul- part of their understanding of Bishop Alan Smith raised He added: “For example, decade will go down He asked ties in the future,” their well-being. This is docu- the issue as peers questioned we know that people from by 2% and over two Baroness Verma: she said. mented and spelt out in that the Government in the House BME communities have been report, as indeed it is in many of Lords on mental health less likely to use psychologi- other more academic reports. funding. cal therapies. “I would be happy to support He asked health minister “To tackle that, the depart- Living wage should be law this amendment as it stands or Earl Howe: “Given the signifi- ment is working with the even if it is reduced to fewer cant disparity in mental Race Equality Foundation THE GOVERNMENT should “Do you agree that a good way years. On the basis of any under- health diagnosis, treatment and other stakeholders to set up an independent review to mark this anniversary would standing of child development, and outcomes between understand why that is so on the effect of making it com- be to commission an independ- the argument for a cut-off period minority ethnic groups and and to understand inequali- pulsory for employers to pay ent inquiry into the actual of four years seems overwhelm- the general population, what ties around access to other the living wage, the Bishop of effects of raising the minimum ing.” steps are being taken not mental health services and Leicester has said. wage to the living wage for The Government rejected the only to uphold parity of what can be done to improve Bishop Tim Stevens’ com- everyone?” amendment on the grounds that esteem between mental and that. ments came at question time in Lord Younger said he could seven years was already the com- physical health but to reflect “NHS England is also work- the House of Lords as peers not comment on whether there mon law position and that chil- that in the provision of acces- ing with BME community marked the 15th anniversary of should be another inquiry. dren who had lived here for less sible and effective mental leaders to encourage more the minimum wage. He said the Government was than that time could remain if health services for all people? people to use psychological He asked business minister “very much focusing on pover- their removal would be dispropor- Lord Howe said the Gov- therapies.” Viscount Younger of Leckie: ty, which is very complex”. tionate. Government urged to help integrate Romas THE BISHOP of St Albans has called for more Govern- have a Roma congregation. When you meet people He said there had been significant numbers of Roma ment action to help the integration of Roma people in from that congregation, you will find that stories of dis- economic migrants since 2007 and the majority would the UK. crimination are commonplace. describe themselves as Christian. Bishop Alan Smith said the Church was doing a lot of “The Roma church in Luton meets in a United “Therefore, the Church of England has a particular work with Roma people, but there was also a need for Reformed Church building - it is one of those ecumeni- responsibility to engage with them, to minister to them, the state to act. cal initiatives that we are all involved in nowadays. to provide them with a safe place to meet and worship, In a House of Lords debate, he said: “I know some- “The leadership is shared between one of my own and to help and support them in all the practicalities of thing of the background because in my own diocese we clergy, the Reverend Martin Burrell, and some of the life towards integration into the wider community,” he Roma men from the congregation. said. “The church began meeting in May 2011; it But he said that though there was a lot for the Church has an average weekly congregation of around to do there was also a “vital role” for the Government. 70 people; and it has children’s programmes for “Tackling the current paucity of employment oppor- different age groups. All the congregation are tunities for the Roma must be prioritised if long-term Romanian in their ethnic roots, although many social cohesion is to be achieved,” he said. did not come directly from Romania to the UK. “I believe that there is a large potential workforce of “They are not a homogeneous group - they young, intelligent and willing people whose skills, if Subscribe to us via come from different parts of Romania and they can be linked to needs on the ground, could be a Pagesuite belong to different family groups - yet many huge benefit to us all. http://bit.ly/coendigital share similar stories of rejection and racism. “Literacy and language barriers often form some of “There is a certain unwillingness to talk about the difficulties, so we need to do more to make available it, as they want to fit in and, not surprisingly, to Roma people work opportunities that perhaps do not want to be viewed as normal—as just regular require the highest level of spoken English or literacy people in the community.” at the same time as focusing on education.”

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THE CHURHC of the Province of Central Africa (CPCA) has ‘Forgotten Faithful’ launched a $120 million dollar campaign to build a technical col- lege outside of Harare. At a dinner held on 2 April 2014 at the By Cindy Stansbury volunteers (all university graduates) who will be Meikles Hotel, Dr. Chad Gandiya the Bishop of Harare, visiting the homes of all Gaza Christians. announced the start of a 25-year campaign to build a university for Jeremey Moodey, CEO of Embrace, explained 8000 students in Chitungwiza, a town 25 miles south east of A HISTORIC survey in Palestine predicts the that all volunteers have been specially trained in Harare. "Among the several disciplines the university focus will small minority of Christians in the West Bank communication skills, field work and instructed be biomedical sciences and obviously this noble mission is a mam- has dropped further still. on how to properly complete the questionnaires. moth task but it is part of our mission to serve all members of our There has never been a comprehensive socio- To ensure accuracy in the groundbreaking nation regardless of religious or political alignment or affiliation, economic study of Gaza’s Christian Community survey, a trained data coordinator and and regardless of gender or age," the bishop said according to a and the last official census carried out by Israel researcher will also be in attendance to review report of the launch printed by the Harare Herald. took place just after the six day war in 1967; the and check the filled-out forms prior to collating Christian population at that time was 2,305, or and analysing. about 0.6%. “Gaza’s Christian community is under great Bishop drops defamation case A survey being carried out this month will pressure, both from the continued blockade of THE BISHOP of the Ontario- Anglican Samizdat of the bish- update these numbers for the first time in nearly the territory by Egypt and Israel, which threat- based Diocese of Niagara, the op sporting underwear on his 47 years. ens a humanitarian catastrophe, and by the Rt. Rev. Michael Bird, has head, and of his face appearing It is anticipated that the number of Christians Islamist government in Gaza. We want to sup- dropped his $400,000 defama- atop the body of the late North residing in Gaza has dropped exponentially in port this community in their presence and their tion of character lawsuit against Korean dictator Kim Jong Il. the intermittent decades since the last survey. It witness, and this survey will be a vital building David Jenkins, after the conser- The bishop had sought to shut is expected that the number will rest somewhere block in our own endeavours and those of our vative blogger agreed to partial down the website, ban Mr. around 1,500, less than 0.1%; a massive 0.5% partners,” he said. payment of the bishop’s legal Jenkins from all further public drop. Referred to as the “Forgotten Faithful”, the fees and an apology. A first of comment, and pay $400,000 in The project is being organized by the Chris- data regarding this small group is expected to be its kind lawsuit that was closely damages plus costs. The bish- tian movement Embrace the Middle East, the released in May. watched by free speech op agreed to settle the suit after Pontifical Mission in Jerusalem and the Gaza “‘The Palestinian Christian community in activists, in February 2013 the Mr. Jenkins countered with the YMCA. Data will be collected by ten groups of Gaza is tiny but determined,’ Moodey added. bishop sued Mr. Jenkins claim- offer of payment of partial legal ing his blog had defamed him costs and an apology. Settling by describing him as an ineffec- the lawsuit was the prudent tual leader, a thief, sexual per- course of action, the blogger vert and atheist. The bishop’s wrote, noting “further financial Charity fights deadly virus complaint further alleged that haggling was infra dig, so I altered photos printed on the agreed to the terms.” By Amaris Cole There is currently no cure or medical response personnel vaccine, and there are now 157 and critically needed medical Death sentence for Christians A CHRISITAN charity is reported cases. supplies to various parts of the responding to ‘the worst Ebola In Lofa County and the capi- country with an airplane and A CHRSTIAN couple have been sentenced to death for blasphemy outbreak in seven years’ in tal city of Monrovia, Samari- helicopter. by a civil court in Lahore for sending blasphemous text messages. 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No job for Jesus Sir, On Saturday March 29th David Question of Identity YOUR Cameron writing about the celebra- tion of the first Same-Sex marriages Sir, Peter Mullen’s column last week ‘searching for heaven’ raises a lot of TWEETS put on the Pink News website: “ This interesting questions not only about the afterlife but also about the identity weekend is an important moment for of the self. However it appears to me that his argument collapses somewhat our country. It says we are a country ino a kind of theological/psychological reductionism full of inerrant pitfalls that will continue to honour the for someone who wants to take the Biblical record concerning life after @RevRichardColes proud tradition of respect, tolerance death seriously. Switched from iPhone to HTC 2 yrs ago and equal worth”. The next day the I’m thinking particularly of the biblical witness that some ‘part’ of us sur- & love it. Wouldn’t go back. Saw ur “Sunday Times” reported on the guid- vives death and remains in a state of awareness prior to the resurrection. tweet on @churchnewspaper letters

ance drawn up by the Equality and Paul’s expectation that to depart is to be with Christ in a far better state, for page! > Human Rights Commission and civill example (Phillipians.1:21-23.). Or take the Biblical testimony that those servants, that chaplains working in who have died have fallen asleep (I Thessalonians 5:10). Anybody who eats @gerrylynch @churchnewspaper hospitals and schools could be too much cheese before bedtime realises that sleep is not a completely Crikey, news gets around.

refused a job because of their views unconscious state! I have often meditated on the words of Jesus to the sec- > on gay marriage. On this basis our ular Sadducees with their denial of life after death. He quotes the Biblical @RevRichardColes Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ would record; ‘“I am the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of The perils of stardom, Father... not have stood a chance of getting a Jacob” He is God not of the dead but of the living.’ Yes I know the passage @churchnewspaper career in these areas because He stat- is about resurrection but those word’s seem to confirm the promise made ed that marriage is definitely to Martha, Lazarus’s sister, ‘Those who believe in me . . .will never die’ Archbishop Cranmer @His_Grace between a man and a woman. But (Jn.11:26). It is this Biblical testimony that gives me faith to believe in a Oxford just don’t deserve to win then He is only God incarnate in the continuity between what I am now in my present body and what I will be in #boatrace. Nasty things were done on flesh. the future in my resurrection body. (It also heightens my accountability for Broad Street. What David Cameron said and what I have done in the body which Peter’s argument seems to me to effec- what is happening in our society are tively deny). Jody Stowell @RevJodyStowell contradictory. Equality is no two-way There is of course much anecdotal evidence for a pre-resurrection con- ‘If we do not transform our pain, we will street in this country rather it is like scious state in ‘near death experiences’ one of the most recent being most assuredly transmit it.’ that saying in the book “Animal Alexander’s book noted by Peter. My argument would be that though @RichardRohrOFM Farm”: “ All animals are equal, but these don’t tell the whole story and they may sometimes be more vision some animals are more equal than than concrete reality, yet for me they point beyond death to a reality of con- Peter Ould @PeterOuld others”. How could our society get to scious peace and rest prior to the fulfilment of the glorious promise of the the point where those working on resurrection. behalf of the needs of others are Rev Kevin Billson BD being made to feel that their views Rugeley and beliefs are unimportant? David Bousie Burton-on-Trent sition of hands with prayer: so [if you Divines reject[ed] these chemical accept this sacramental doctrine of fancied orders and characters ...”. Priests and Bishops Orders] the church of God was all The latter “characters” refers to the that while without true orders, since Medieval concept that like Baptism, Sir, Fr Michael Galloway asks: “If there was nothing used that can be Ordination, taken as a sacrament, Oh genius there is no difference or distinction called the matter of a sacrament. . . . imparts an “indelible character”. This pic.twitter.com/5W78qC62PL between Priest and Bishop, why ... is Therefore, though we continue this is still raised in Anglican circles as if it necessary to raise and ordain institution of Christ, as he and his it has some basis in Scripture or the [someone] to the Episcopate by apostles settled it in the church, yet history of the early Church. However Sally Hitchiner @SallyHitchiner prayer and the laying on of hands?” we deny it to be a sacrament”. the idea of an “indelible character” Eric Pickles Says Britain Is A ‘Christian (letters, March 21). In fact a close review of the Prayer being imparted in Ordination was Nation’ And Militant Atheists Should The answer to this paradox is to Book Ordinal will show that those comprehensively disproven in Joseph ‘Get Over It’ - Do you agree? recognise that our Prayer Book Ordi- being inducted into Office are assert- Bingham’s Scholastical history of lay nal contains rites of induction into ing they already have their personal baptism. Bingham, arguably still Winchester three Offices, not sacraments creat- call from Christ while the Church Anglican’s most illustrious authority Diocese @CofEWinchester ing three Orders. Article 25 of the investigates and confirms they have on the Early Church, found neither Great article on +Tim’s speech in Thirty-nine Articles admits that Ordi- the associated gifts and knowledge the term nor its equivalent concept in House of Lords praising Anglican nation is among those commonly for the office. the Ancient Councils of the Church, teacher training in @churchnewspaper called sacraments. However since in Without this perspective it is and invited those who disagreed churchnewspaper.com/37499/archives Scripture the laying on of hands may impossible to explain why our “first reconcile the contradictions” of @churchstate be an attitude of prayer indicating the Canons of 1603/4 recognised the the idea with the practice and state- person being prayed for, unlike Bap- Presbyterian Church of Scotland as a ments of the Early Church and then BBC Radio 4 tism and the Lord’s Supper, Ordina- sister Church, or how the 1920 Lam- “produce as good proofs ... from the Sunday @BBCR4Sunday tion has “not any visible sign or beth Conference could call for Chris- ancient Councils, as I have produced @JustinWelby #samesexmarriage has a ceremony ordained of God.” tian reunion on the basis of to the contrary.” global impact on interfaith relations & Speaking to this subject in his expo- recognising non-episcopal ministries. Alan Bartley, Anglicans around the world. We need sition of the Thirty-nine Articles, The views of Bishop Hensely Hen- Greenford, Middlesex. to be aware of consequences Bishop Gilbert Burnet reviews all the son were clearly in agreement with Scripture and early Church evidence this prior to 1920 as in 1919 he repub- God and Politics for Ordination being a sacrament. He lished Bishop Croft’s 1675 “Naked UK @GodandPolitics concludes “In the first nine or ten Truth” uniting “the pretended dis- Lots of ppl think @JustinWelby was ages there was no matter [sacred oil tinct orders of Episcopacy and Pres- presenting argument against gay etc.] at all used, nothing but an impo- bytery” and asserting “Our Episcopal marriage yesterday-rather he was discussing complexities of his position

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Maria Miller as ‘Head of Values’ – for our Church?

The BBC has nobly, and uniquely, allowed its satirists to mock itself in the witty parody programme W1A, a follow on to the satire on the planning for the London Olympic Games, with Hugh Bonneville as its lead figure. He is the The Want Culture ‘head of values’ for the BBC in W1A, and the latest crisis to engulf him is his own salary – the Telegraph discovers his plutocratic pay, and the BBC hierarchy deputes the head of values himself to defend BBC on his own pay. The previous Adult tantrums, or wars as they are called, are episode concerned the lack of West Country accents on often rooted in wants. I have just been studying the BBC in connection with important appointments. the Second Boer War, which the British wanted Satire of the BBC by the BBC is long overdue, given its Alan to happen because of diamonds in Kimberley power to satirise any and every institution it cares to tar- and gold in Witwatersrand. It was a pity about get. our concentration camps in which 25,000 were Alas W1A connects uncomfortably with the latest MPs killed. expenses row, this time with Maria Miller in the dock. The Storkey And our wants are destroying the planet. As most worrying part of her difficulties is shown by the Tele- the rich, man-made climate change deniers melt graph’s audio tape of a her assistant apparently warning away, we recognise after 50 years of evidence the paper off investigating her expenses with the threat of that we are warming the oceans and changing the Leveson press regulation. Now that is precisely what many weather. We want air travel, cars, goods from feared when the government gave way to the celebrity China, heating, exotic food and our wants are ‘Hacked Off’ campaign to get the press placed under state sovereign in a worldwide system of mega-con- permission and regulation. Not only does Ms Miller have a The biggest parts of our culture are also often sumption. Yet, we are so committed to what we penetrating power over press regulation, as Minister of the most taken for granted and unquestioned. want that we will not face the coming calamity. Culture, Media and Sport, she also has power over the This certainly applies to the idea of wants - the And so we turn again to the Scriptures, and the Church of England. In order to massage gay ‘marriage’ most strongly promoted idea in western post- tenth commandment. God’s last reverberating through Parliament she issued the diktat forbidding the civilisation. word from Sinai, is “You shall not covet” seems Church to conduct such marriages – for the moment. But We are taught to want houses, cars, clothes, to see this area as an abiding universal human she has the power to change her mind and instruct other- holidays, experiences, sex, fun, excitement and problem. wise, thus throwing the Church into crisis. Under this almost anything you might name. Wanting is You shall not have a lust for goods, especially administration the state now controls the Established good. Its sacred texts are advertisements. We the goods of others. Other than affirming want- Church’s ethics and practice at a deep level, in the same mortgage the future to supply present wants; ing what others have, it forbids it. More than that way it controls the press. Church of England parishes are household debts are some £1.4 trillion, mainly Psalm 23 begins, “The Lord is my shepherd; I now all under New Labour’s Charity Commission norms, mortgages. Gone are the days when consumer shall not want”. Rather than the NIV’s “I shall not and taken together with the regulatory power of the Min- credit was called buying something on the be in want,” this seems to suggest a more funda- istry of Culture, Media and Sport, this is a real challenge to “never–never”, because you should not buy now mental attitude to live in paths of righteousness, our Church. and pay later. Now wants are met. contentment, mercy and goodness. The question of values and cultural norms was also The central idea of wanting is egocentricity. With Jesus the issue becomes more pointed. If raised by the BBC Panorama programme ‘The Mayor and The ego wants for his or herself. The thing, or the cornflower trumps Dior, why are we worried Our Money’, scrutinising the huge borough of Tower experience, is the reward to the ego. It makes about what we wear? God centred living, it Hamlets in East London, where Mayor Luftur Rahman is the self happy, or it is supposed to. But the food seems, deconstructs wanting, and if we die to under the spotlight for a tribal favouritism in distributing we want makes us fat. Houses consume our time self, wants have nowhere to call home. So the jobs and money to Benghali and Somali agencies. He was and energy, and stately homes run the lives of gospel, the good news, addresses wanting at root elected on just 13% of the borough’s population, two thirds the toffs who live in them. and in principle, and shows us the joy comes of that Benghalis. But it could be said that he was simply Wanted sex undermines relationships, and the from God, always as unlusted gift. using his own tribal cultural norms and in a multi cultural daily wants of all of us separate us from one Where are we in all this? I try to eliminate air society therefore quite blameless? Andrew Gilligan in the another. The child’s “I want” goes along with flights, hot baths and showers, heating, exotic Telegraph disclosed that the Mayor sold off the historic grabbing and tantrums and prevents it from food and close down advertised wants but really Poplar town hall for under a million, with planning permis- growing up. am still enslaved and compromised in all kinds of sion give in private for it become a hotel. 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Janey Lee Grace Live Healthy! Live Happy! Get your 10 a day

The recent research into how much fruit and veg we many. Cost was also a major factor, it’s not cheap to eat a should be consuming certainly made the headlines;, wide variety of high quality fruit and veg and some people many experts declared that changing the ‘5 a day’ advice are calling for the Government to put a tax on sugar and was ridiculous, others while understanding the merits of processed foods and bring back food vouchers that can the study, still found it hard to swallow. only be exchanged for ‘real’ food, (I like it!). blender. Here’s the quickest way to start the day University College London and University of Liverpool I’m aware that several countries have had higher guide- with at least five portions. Into a wide chute juicer researchers used figures from the Health survey for Eng- lines for years, isn’t the recommendation 17 in Japan? It’s put 2 small apples – but ‘sandwiched’ between land and looked at the diets of 65,000 people and found all irrelevant though if you are a busy person throwing them put a chunk of lemon, (peel on) handful of those who consumed seven to ten portions of fruit and down cereal for breakfast, a sandwich for lunch and a spinach, big chunk of courgette or cucumber, cel- veg a day daily had a lesser risk of serious illness. Veg- readymeal for dinner. If you’re lucky the closest you’d get ery and a handful of curly kale. Juice it, pour the etables are better than fruit and we should eschew to even one portion is to have a few squares of decent liquid into the blender and blend with half an advo- canned veg and cartons of fruit juice. chocolate while watching TV – as one of my dear friends cado, you can if you wish add some yoghurt. Serve Various nutritionists and doctors popped up across the points out. ‘Cocoa is a bean – therefore one of your five a over ice, tastes great – put it in a flask and take with media to either support or dispute the findings, most day!’ you to work. You’ll be feeling so smug ! After stopped short of actually fully agreeing and advising how I’m passionate about good nutrition yet I’m imperfect that lot, try and have a salad with lunch, one or two we should go about it; many pointed out that it’s a strug- and I would find it tricky some days to manage these tar- portions of veg with dinner - then you really have gle to get five into us, two thirds of people don’t eat that gets – if it were not for my tried and trusted juicer and earned that choccy! New Editor makes his mark Top Thinkers?

The venerable magazine ‘Theology’ has taken on a fresh lease of life under its new The monthly ‘Prospect’ is asking people to vote on the world’s top thinkers. It has editor, Robin Gill. Gill is well known for his writing on ethics and has recently offered a short list of 50 people. Mercifully Richard Dawkins doesn’t make the list retired from the University of Kent to live in his native Gibraltar where he has been (he has in the past) but Daniel Dennett is there. Religious thinkers are not too made a canon theologian of the cathedral. He took over the magazine at the prominent although Pope Francis makes the grade. The novelist Marilynne beginning of the year, succeeding such luminaries as Alec Vidler and G.R. Robinson, who has good claim to be regarded as a theologian, appears and so Dunstan. In the March issue he prints an article by Nigel Biggar, Regius Professor does convert to Judaism, Martha Nussbaum. Voters are allowed to select three. of Moral Theology at Oxford, subjecting the Faith and Order Commission’s paper Of the names offered, this column would go for Thomas Nagel, Robinson and ‘Men and Women in Marriage’ to some powerful criticism. The Faith and Order Pope Francis but other names not on the list spring to mind. Now he has left Commission is the successor to the Doctrine Commission. It is chaired by Bishop Lambeth, Rowan Williams is continuing his role as a public intellectual. He has Christopher Cocksworth and includes among its members Biggar’s predecessor at finished giving the Gifford Lectures in Scotland and this week he is lecturing at Oxford, Oliver O’Donovan. As Biggar says, the church’s official stance on sexuality Harvard. His column for the ‘Sunday Telegraph’ on climate change attracted has met with incredulity and it needs to explain its position. He doesn’t think the attention from Bjorn Lomborg in last week’s ‘Spectator’. Lomborg disagreed (no Faith and Order Commission succeeds in this task. Biggar (who once served on surprise there). Another name should be Mary Midgley, veteran philosopher and the staff of the evangelical Latimer House) is not afraid to stick his neck out. He hammer of the scientism of Dawkins and Dennett who at 94 has just brought out has incurred criticism from Cambridge historian Sir Richard Evans for saying a new book. World War I was justified. Congratulations to Gill for getting him to write for ‘Theology’. This is a magazine to watch. What Mozilla Means

The culture wars in America can be brutal. Just after World Vision Under suspension. was forced to reverse a decision to hire people in same-sex marriage, Mozilla removed Brendan Eich as CEO after it was A popular journalist has disappeared (at least for a time) from ‘The discovered he had made a $1000 contribution to a campaign to Tablet’. No explanation has been supplied by the magazine but defend traditional marriage in California in 2008. It was Rome correspondent, Robert Micklens, has been suspended for predicable that Melanie Phillips would attack the decision but making offensive comments about Pope Benedict XVI on face more notable was criticism of the move from a long- book. The comments were reported by Damian Thompson, arch term supporter of same sex marriage, the influential foe of a magazine he has described as ‘The Bitter Pill’. No doubt gay journalist Andrew Sullivan. According to legal a period of silence is in order but just as Bishop Pete scholar Robert P. George Mozilla has now made its Broadbent was forgiven for his comments on the royal employment policy clear. No Catholics, evangelicals, family this column hopes Micklens will return. Eastern Orthodox, Orthodox Jews, Mormons or Meanwhile another Catholic paper, ‘The National Muslims need apply. That is, if they abide by the Catholic Reporter’ has obtained a scoop from Rome. Its Whispering official teaching of their religion. George, a columnist Thomas Rease has talked to the man who puts Catholic, wants the followers of these religions to

the Pope’s tweets into Latin. Pope Francis has over 3 The Gallery stand together in what is sometimes described as million followers in English and over 5 million in an ‘ecumenism of the trenches’. George calls Spanish but just 232,000 follow him in Latin. Latin’s Mozilla a bully but it seems more likely to have ability to say a good deal in few words means it is a been fear of a boycott of Firefox that drove the good language for tweeting. The translator says he is company to drop someone who played a major role careful to make sure the tweets are not just a slavish in developing some of its products. This might translation but properly Latin. In other words, as prompt the opposition to start a boycott of their Rease points out, he uses dynamic equivalence own but more effective might be a genuinely translation, just what was ruled out by Rome for the ecumenical campaign for freedom of speech, involving new English translation of the mass. as wide a range of supporters as possible.

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The scandal of the forced resig- almost routine. In Europe, just a Edwards, the former Evangeli- ism who are in fact being the View from the Pew nation of Brendan Eich, Chief few other prominent examples, cal Alliance leader. judgmental ones.” Executive Officer of the non- in 2004 a conservative catholic, In a recent BBC Question Given that there was little or minority really. For the most profit internet company, Mozil- Rocco Buttiglione was forced to Time broadcast, a Roman no demand for gay marriage part people are uncommitted, la, because he once donated to withdraw his name as a nomi- Catholic woman advancing only five years ago, it is striking opposed or apathetic about an anti-gay marriage campaign nee to the post of Justice Com- unpopular views on gay mar- how quickly support for gay issues like gay marriage. has shocked many people on missioner of the European riage was rounded upon by an marriage has become a political- This is precisely why Chris- both sides of the Atlantic. Union. aggressive audience. She later ly-correct doctrine. But we tians need to continue to engage But this phenomenon of illib- The controversy focussed on described being told she ‘was sometimes need reminding that in the public square. Beyond eral liberalism is nothing new. his conservative views on disgusting’ (www.caraolinefar- the chatterati, twitterati and the loudest voices at the shallow After the passing of gay mar- homosexuality, marriage, and row.com|). She wrote: “As ever world of Question Time audi- end of public discourse, there riage, a Stonewall spokesman the upbringing of children. The ironically enough, it’s those who ences, politicians and newspa- are many more open and intelli- declared that the battle was not Times writer, Matthew Parris are accusing me of judgmental- per columnists is a pretty small gent people to engage with. yet over: “We must use our said: “I say enough of tolerance. skills and energy to make sure I do not tolerate religious super- homophobia, biphobia and stition, not when it refuses to All words and no action over militant athiests transphobia are eradicated from tolerate me.” our schools, our streets, our Buttiglione later reflected on On a similar theme, Eric Pickles, the Communi- sphere of education. sports fields, our workplaces, his own experiences of a witch ties Minister, is reported to have told intolerant But where I take issue with Eric Pickles is his our churches and our homes.” hunt that “a new soft totalitarian- atheists to “get over it”. contention that he stopped councils banning These words give an indica- ism ... is advancing on the left.” He said: “I’ve stopped an attempt by militant prayers at the start of meetings. The Councils tion of how the battle lines will He added: “It is an atheist, atheists to ban councils having prayers at the start which stopped prayers after a technical legal rul- be drawn in future but it will not Nihilistic religion – but it is a of meetings if they wish. We’re a Christian nation. ing have not reintroduced them. Furthermore, do to ignore the fact that the religion that is obligatory for We have an Established Church. Get over it. And the government which he represents has made attempt to penalise traditional all.” don’t impose your politically correct intolerance great political capital out of warm rhetoric about and conservative views are Ruth Kelly, the former Home on others.” faith but have never backed their words with already widely underway. In Secretary, was lambasted wide- On the face of it, Pickles is absolutely right that actions. Last year, when four notorious cases other parts of the world, the ly by gay rights groups and fem- the Church of England is established and by came before the European court in Strasbourg, freeze on conservative appoint- inists for her membership of virtue of that fact, Christianity has a kind of pre- the government’s own lawyers opposed the rights ments and the sackings of politi- Opus Dei. A similar storm eminence in cultural celebrations etc. Christian of Christians to wear crosses and employees to cally-incorrect heretics are greeted the appointment of Joel doctrine is also privileged in law, especially in the have freedom of conscience on marriage. The challenge of Paul Richardson forgiveness Church and World Forgiveness, a major theme in the holy week celebra- Nazi war criminals. The holocaust poses difficult ques- Seen in this light it is not that God will not forgive us tions, gets mixed reviews in the secular world. When tions about forgiveness. So does child abuse. This is a until we forgive each other; it is more that bitter and Nelson Mandela died, commentators were quick to hail theme of a series of novels by Edward St Aubyn. Patrick divided hearts prevent us receiving the healing and the way his lack of bitterness and readiness to reach out Melrose, a central character in the novels, is abused as wholeness that forgiveness is meant to bring. to the white community brought reconciliation to South a young child by his father. The black American theologian J Deotis Roberts puts Africa although few traced this to Christian influence in ‘Neither revenge nor forgiveness can change what this well when he told members of the Black Power his life. happened’, he muses. ‘They’re sideshows, of which for- movement that there can be no freedom without recon- On other occasions forgiveness is criticised for letting giveness is the least attractive because it represents a ciliation. Hatred binds you to the one you hate, he people who do wrong off the hook too easily. In Simon collaboration with one’s persecutors. I don’t suppose warned: it takes control of your mind and heart. There Wiesenthal’s autobiographical work The Sunflower he that forgiveness was uppermost in the minds of people is no liberation without reconciliation. tells how when he was working in a hospital for wound- who were being nailed to the cross until Jesus, if not the None of this make forgiveness easier. Like Simon ed German soldiers during World War II a nun took him first man with a Christ complex still the most success- Wiesenthal many people expect to see remorse before to see Karl, a severely wounded and dying soldier. Karl ful, wafted onto the scene. Presumably those who offering forgiveness although sometimes it is the act of wanted to seek forgiveness from a Jew for having been enjoyed inflicting cruelty could hardly believe their luck forgiveness that actually leads to real repentance. a Nazi and for once having gunned down a Jewish fami- and set about popularising the superstition that victims Nonetheless there is the danger that forgiveness will be ly. could only achieve peace by forgiving them’. offered too easily and the offender will never feel gen- He was covered in bandages and could barely speak Asked how he might eventually find freedom, uine sorrow. What is sometimes appropriate is a sign but was unable to get the faces of the Jewish family he Patrick’s replies simply: ‘Search me’. Many victims that the victim is ready to forgive if there can be gen- had shot out of his mind. He had suffered his wounds in echo Patrick’s words. They find it difficult to forgive uine reconciliation. a battle in which he could not bring himself to shoot abusers who took advantage of their weakness, know- Forgiveness can never mean pretending that evil or another Jewish family. As he hesitated a shell exploded ing that many still feel no remorse. injustice has not taken place. There is a place for truth- besides him. Forgiveness can be hard and yet there is no getting ful judgement about what has happened and for anger Wiesenthal listened to the confession in silence. He round the fact that Jesus made it an imperative for his and resentment, although these feelings should also be had no doubts about Karl’s sincerity and was moved by followers. His words to his followers that there must be accompanied by a desire to be free of them. what he heard but was unable to speak words of for- no upper limit on their readiness to forgive (‘seventy L Gregory Jones has suggested that forgiveness is a giveness. He heard Karl out and then left the room. times seven’) can sound frighteningly difficult until we craft to be learnt and that one way to do this is by study- After the war Wiesenthal visited Karl’s mother who grasp what Jesus means by forgiveness. ing stories of forgiveness, seeing why reconciliation confirmed that her son had been speaking the truth and As one commentator puts it (in rather off-putting lan- took place and what effects it had. In many parts of the was genuinely sorry for his actions. Wiesenthal wrote guage), he sees it as less ‘a static juridical concept of world where there has been conflict and violence the that he was never able to decide whether he was right expunging a record of transgression than a dynamic, healing of memories is now an important aspect of or wrong to withhold forgiveness from Karl, although social-psychological experience of being released from Christian mission. he was troubled by the number of Germans put on trial the deleterious effects of guilt and sinful behaviour and Of course, as well as learning to forgive we also have after the war who showed no remorse for their actions restoring broken relations between human beings and to learn to accept forgiveness and that, too, can be very and he determined to devote his life to tracking down God and among themselves’. hard.

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I met John first through his writings, while I was a vicar perceived to be somewhat melancholic and ill-at-ease, in Oldham. Get into the Bible (1994) was a brilliant John’s sharp humour and acute observations were seen overview of the Bible, from first creation to new cre- at their best in the pulpit or lecture-room. No wonder he ation, and introduced many to Biblical theology at its was appreciated most by those who were taught by best. It was 1998, when I moved to be an incumbent in him. Chelmsford diocese, that I first met the lanky John face- Bishop Stephen Cottrell of Chelmsford commended to-face. It was the beginning of a lasting friendship and him as ‘such a faithful servant of the Gospel’. Bishop partnership in the ‘proclamation and defence of the Pete Broadbent of Willesden wrote of John having ‘a gospel’. I can think of few people I have come to respect fine mind and a gift for articulating the Gospel in his more than John. blog’ and being ‘one of those rare conservative evangel- The occasion was a few evangelical incumbents talk- icals in the CofE who actually appears to have grasped ing over a recent diocesan lay conference. It had been strategic action and foresight’. well-organised and drew large numbers, only “it could As CABC, John partnered and led in so many other have been so much better and beneficial to the laity,” initiatives. Chelmsford Fellowship of Confessing Angli- said John. “If only it had had the Bible at its centre. I’ve cans (CFCA, originally CAM – Chelmsford Anglican a good mind to offer a similar residential conference Mainstream) endeavours to bring conservative and where we put the teaching of the Bible at the heart of charismatic evangelicals and traditional Catholics our diocese.” together in common Anglican orthodoxy. And that was the seed that bore fruit in the Chelms- John served on the editorial board of New Directions ford Anglican Bible Conference. Now in its 14th con- for many years and was high-profile in trying to get secutive year and attracting over 350 regularly, CABC evangelical parishes to go for ‘Resolution C’ while still has been an inspiration and oasis at the heart of this available. John was instrumental in reviving the Dioce- diocese and has gained unashamed Episcopal support. san Evangelical Association (CDEA) and a leading inde- It aims to give lay people joy and confidence in under- pendent light in Reform Chelmsford. standing, handling and using the Bible. John was his own man. He could annoy his more On that afternoon, John’s friends knew that he was a Calvinist colleagues in his understanding of the relation visionary and a thinker, but that he would not have a of Law and Gospel and of gospel freedom. He could clue how to organize the proverbial in a brewery. So we never sign the Reform Covenant as such because he formed the committee, and CABC launched in 2000. focused the language of ‘headship’ in marriage, not ini- Always with a first-class expositor and in the context of John Richardson (1950-2014) tially in ministry. His argument against Women Bishops praise and prayer, there would be four talks giving an was essentially that the innovation would at its best con- Paying tribute to the Ugley Vicar overview and introduction to a book or theme of the favourite, or What God has made clean – “if we can eat fuse and at its worst undermine the unique calling and Bible, with further testimonies and illustrations of the prawns, why is gay sex wrong?” (2003), and others on complementarity of marriage. Nothing done in Church power and value of the Scriptures in shaping and driv- the Cross of Christ or Law and Grace. should confuse or compromise what happened in the ing the Christian life in individuals or churches. His five talks on God and Marriage at the St Peter’s home. High-points have been John Lennox on Genesis, Don (Harold Wood) weekend last September were extraor- Perhaps John’s most visionary and strategic writing Carson on John, and (in anticipation later this year) dinary for their cosmic and cultural breadth and his was A Strategy that changes the Denomination – Angli- Dale Ralph Davis on Joshua. John himself chaired the breath-taking, but witty and canny asides. can Evangelicals, the Conversion of England, and the day in his own inimitable laconic style, almost a drawl, John’s earlier years were shaped in part by Anglo- Transformation of the Anglican Church (2011, unless he was the speaker, as he was on two memorable Catholic traditions, and he never lost his love and pas- www.lulu.com). Drawing on William Temple’s posthu- years on the Pentateuch and Revelation, when he sion for the Church’s health and calling. But his mous report in 1945 Towards the Conversion of England became energized and passionate. theological grounding was evangelical. It was first out- and on the Kenyan Bishop of Taita Taveta, Samson John was a gifted teacher in the local church or fur- lined at St John’s Theological College, Nottingham, and Mwaluda’s Reorienting a Church for Accelerated ther afield. He was in demand for church weekends, later, after the typically mixed Anglican experience of a Growth, John challenged Anglican evangelicals to lay conferences, and synods. As a Chaplain in North Lon- confusing curacy and an unhappy foray into incumben- aside their divisions and positions and to work together don for 16 years and from 2000 imaginatively called by cy, crucially galvanized and cemented by a ‘first-class’ to develop a strategy that changes the whole denomina- the then Vicar of Henham and Elsenham with Ugley, year at Moore College, Sydney. tion into an instrument for evangelism and bends the Dick Farr, to a post that gave time for research, writing John’s thinking and motivation never looked back as Church to the great task of (re)-evangelising the nation. and teaching, John’s gifts blossomed. he wrestled with Scripture and its application to the This came off the back of what John most enjoyed set- His students on The East Anglia Ministry (TEAM) pressures on life and faith in the world and in the ting up in 2011 – an annual conference to train up a new course loved his work on Wisdom literature and his sar- Church. He was a champion of orthodox doctrine and generation of younger clergy who would be evangelical donic throw-away questions or images. practice, but his undoubted conservatism was never and Anglican by conviction (JAEC – Junior Anglican He penned further incisive booklets on Bible books partisan or shrill. Evangelical Clergy, known affectionately simply as or issues: God, Sex & Marriage in 1 Corinthians 7 (1995, His mind was incisive and distinctive, disciple of no ‘Jake’). 1998) – utterly captivating from a potentially eccentric man or stable, but illuminating and visionary in ‘the John already had very many fans of his regular and bachelor, or Revelation Unwrapped (1996) – John’s faith once delivered to the saints’. Temperamentally compulsive blog as ‘The Ugley Vicar’. JAEC began to plan for succession. But John has now gone. He died suddenly on 31 March in the aftermath of an emer- gency operation to remove a brain tumour, and succes- sion is uncertain. He leaves Alison, his wife of less than six years, and a generation of friends and colleagues bereft of partner- ship in life and love and in the gospel. But, for John, it is ‘gone home’ to his rest and reward, a faithful ser- vant of Christ, of the gospel, and of the Church, and an inspiring teacher of the grace of God and of the faith, hope and love of Christ. The Rev Canon David Banting, Vicar of St Peter’s, Harold Wood

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By Bex Lewis

Where’s a space that you may find a group of young people hanging out together, chatting about the things that matter to them, sharing jokes and deeper conversations? For some it’s still the park, but it’s a digital age, so we’ll also find significant numbers on social networks such as Facebook and Twitter, often mixing the physical and the digital without even thinking about it. The ‘digital revolution’ has affected all our lives, whether we are proactively engaged or not, and much online activity has now become as mundane as using the phone. Social media use needs to be considered There are over 1 within overall policy decisions, including billion active users on developing policies for how youth leaders will Facebook, 500 million deal with pastoral questions and suicidal “cries for on Google+, and 300 help”, permissions issues, photography use, and million on Twitter. providing an easily accessible list of contacts YouTube users available for staff to use. upload around 72 Take care with the language that is used, to hours of video per ensure that it is clear, unambiguous, and doesn’t minute, and people use inappropriate ‘xxx’. are increasingly Ensure that boundaries are in place, with sharing photos, regards to the time that you have available, who videos, and status else might have access to what they share, and, as updates on a variety you would have a second leader in the room if you of other social media were meeting face to face, ensure that others are platforms. copied in to emails or We hear that the Facebook youth of today are fabled ‘digital natives’, Suggested Activities but although there are many new Develop a group ’10 commandments’ of values and behaviour opportunities, children are fundamentally – for online and offline. the same as they have been for Have Techshare sessions, where young people share the latest generations. tools and apps that they are using with each other, encouraging From the ages of 11 to 14, when puberty each other to try something positive and new. strikes, the emphasis for children moves Talk to parents about online technology, looking for input from largely from home and the family towards those who are tech-savvy, and encouraging those who are the external world, their peers, and ‘idols’ fearful. Seek to develop a consistent message that children get at in the quest to become ‘independent’. This home and at the youth group. means a shift from parental identification Get the group to create quizzes for the rest of the group, about to peer identification, requiring a degree topics they are passionate about, or topical issues such as drug friends, teachers, school staff, youth leaders, of experimentation that may involve taking use. They can draw on online information, but get them to advertising, print media, and a range of spaces online. risks. critique their sources. Despite calls that ‘somebody must do something to From the ages of 15 to 18, which Have some fun undertaking some “no-limits futurology”. What regulate the internet’, there’s no technological bullet Western culture defines as the last stage do they think life will look like in x number of years? Think that makes this happen, so we all need to help young of childhood, young people are expected about creating a “souvenir” book to bring back out at that time people have respect for the online environment, and use to take increasing responsibility for their in the future. it wisely, being away of the huge pressures to appear own decisions and identities, as they ‘cool’, and the barrage of sexualized images that develop their own set of values and beliefs. youth are surrounded with. The digital age has offered plenty of fresh Youth work leaders may find themselves opportunities for youth work professionals, from Social Media Training for Youth Leaders working with socially excluded young people, attracting and retaining members, raising the profile 13 May 2014 10am-5pm. who lack access to technology, and therefore of your organisation and what actually happens within As a youth leader, you may feel the responsibility for helping are more vulnerable to risks when they are it, to drawing young people into discussions, with keep the children that you work with stay safe online, but also engaged with online social networking. opportunities for them to develop skills and contribute want to know how they - and you - can use it to its full advantage. It’s important youth leaders become familiar content. In this day course, developed from Raising Children in a Digital with the technology that their young people are Paul Windo, Communications Manager for Urban Age (Lion Hudson, 2014), internet scare stories and distorted using, as although Facebook and Twitter Saints, emphasizes that youth leaders have great statistics are put into context, and clear and sensible guidelines remain staples, research has demonstrated that opportunities to befriend the young people they work are offered. You’ll have the opportunity to discuss your hopes, younger users are spending a significant with, and to engage them in debates about topics such fears and experiences with others in a similar situation, and amount of time on as identity, self-worth, belonging and integrity. study examples of how others have used social media mobile-based Western cultures emphasize individual successfully with youth. apps such as responsibility, and there’s a lot of emphasis on We’ll discuss understanding privacy, permanency, identity, Care for Youth Leaders Instagram, parental obligations, but responsibility for children’s values and relationships in a digital age (including cyber- Youth leaders do need to have a Whatsapp and positive online engagement cannot be solely down to bullying). care for what they share online. Snapchat. parents. http://www.churchcommstraining.org/smtyouthleaders.php There is much that can be done Research demonstrates that children are learning positively, but a healthy respect from a wide variety of sources, including family, for the medium is important.

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Protests on luxury flats PROTESTS over plans by Manhattan’s Cathedral of St John the Divine to build luxury flats on its precincts sparked a demonstration last week led by local political leaders, who charged developing the 11 acre site was sacrilegious, while community activists charged build- ing a 430-flat tower block would drastically alter the community. “The cathedral’s being an atrocious neigh- bor,” said State Assemblyman Daniel J. O’Donnell. “They just want to make the most money possible, and if you just want to make the most money possible, you are a for-profit real estate developer and should be treated as such by the law.” U.S. Congressman Jerald Nadler (D. NY) it was an outrage that the cathedral would seek a short term solution that would negatively impact the neighborhood in its search for cash. “Can you imagine this happening beside the Notre Dame?” the congressman asked the New York Daily News. However, the Very Rev. James Kowalski, told the New York Times developing the property was necessary to help cover the shortfall in its $12 million annual budg- et. The question facing the cathedral chapter was “if the cathedral was not supposed to be like a Salisbury Cathedral in the middle of land but an urban cathedral with buildings that had been built and were deteriorat- ing, what would be the best use of the land to advance the mission of the cathedral,” the dean said. Bishop of Riverina

THE RECTOR of Holy Trinity, Sloane Square, and St Saviour, Upper Chelsea, the Rev. Alan (Rob) Gillion, has been elected the 10th Bishop of the Diocese of Riverina in the Anglican Church of Australia. A special meeting of the diocesan synod on 4 April 2014 elected Mr. Gillion to succeed the Rt. Rev. Douglas Stevens, who retired in 2012. Educated at the University of Lon- don, Mr. Gillion worked as an actor and director for 12 years before entering the ministry. After studies at the Theological College of Salisbury and Wells, the bishop- elect was ordained in 1983 in the Diocese of Norwich and served in the dioceses of Southwark and Hong Kong before taking up his current post in 1999. Cover- ing a third of New South Wales, the rural diocese of 23 parishes is based in Griffith and takes its name from the confluence of four rivers, the Murray, Mur- rumbidgee, Darling and Lachlan. The new bishop will be consecrated and enthroned on 15 August 2014 at Saint Alban’s Cathedral, Griffith. www.churchnewspaper.com Friday April 11 2014 The Register 13

THE 2014 BIBLE CHALLENGE ANGLICAN CYCLE OF PRAYER Chippenham (Bristol) will become The Rev Graham Leslie Joyce, Priest in Charge of All Saints Christian Incumbent of Church Lawton, All Saints Malford, St Peter Kington Langley, St (Chester) to retire with effect from 30 Day 101: 1 Samuel 13-15, Psalm 84, Friday 11 April. Psalm 119:169-176, James Draycot Cerne, St Mary the April 2014. John 19 Job 21:17-34. Byumba - (Rwanda): The Virgin Seagry, All Saints Sutton Benger The Rev Ann Knight, Day 102: 1 Samuel 16-18, Psalm 85, Rt Rev Emmanuel Ngendahayo and St Giles Tytherton Kellaways in the To retire as Incumbent of the Brampton John 20 Saturday 12 April. Psalm 116, Ro. Benefice of Draycot (Bristol). Abbotts Benefice: Brampton Abbotts, Day 103: Enjoy hearing the Scriptures 8:31-39. Calabar - (Niger Delta, The Rev Lynn Money, Bridstow, Peterstow, How Caple, read aloud in church Nigeria): The Rt Rev Tunde Adeleye Rector of Bredenbury, Collington, Sollershope & Foy (Hereford), with Day 104: 1 Samuel 19-21, Psalm 86, Sunday 13 April. Palm Sunday of the Edwyn Ralph, Little Cowarne, effect from 31st July 2014. John 21 Passion. Psalm 24:7-10, Mt. 21:1-11. Pencombe with Marston Stannett, The Rev Canon Dr Andrew George Day 105: 1 Samuel 22-24, Psalm 87, Pray for the peace of Jerusalem Thornbury & Ullingswick (Hereford), to Lenox-Conyngham, Acts 1 All glory, laud and honour, To Thee, be Team Vicar for the parish of Vicar (Birmingham, St Luke), Diocese Day 106: 1 Samuel 25-27, Psalm 88, Redeemer, King, To Whom the lips of Dunstable (St Albans). of Birmingham; Honorary Canon of Acts 2 children Made sweet hosannas ring. The Rev Christopher Baden Moore, Birmingham Cathedral, to retire on 1 Day 107: 1 Samuel 28-30, Psalm 89: 1- Jerusalem - (Jerusalem & Middle Currently SSM Curate of Stretton, St June. Then to have Bishop’s Permission 18, Acts 3 East): The Rt Rev Suheil Dawani Matthew and Appleton Thorn to be to Officiate in the Diocese of Monday 14 April. Monday in Holy Curate at Stockport, St George Birmingham from 2 June 2014; Andrew APPOINTMENTS Week. Lam. 3:4-12, Jer. 7:1-11. Calcutta (Chester) with effect from 18 July 2014. will also become Honorary Canon - (North India): The Rt Rev Ashok The Rev Remi Omole, Emeritus of Birmingham Cathedral as Biswas MSE Curate of Durham North, to be from 4 April. The Rev Loveday Constance Anne Tuesday 15 April. Tuesday in Holy Chaplain to Sunderland Royal Hospital The Rev Prebendary Stephen Lowe, Alexander, Week. Lam. 3:13-21, Ezek. 3:4-9. (Durham). To retire as Rector of Wenlock Team Currently NSM/SSM Curate of Alderley Caledonia - (British Columbia & the The Rev Christopher Pearson, Ministry: Berrington w Betton Strange; Edge, St Philip (Chester) to also be Yukon, Canada): The Rt Rev William Priest in Charge of Easington and Church Preen; Cound; Cressage; Canon Theologian Emeritus of the John Anderson Easington Colliery, to be Team Rector of Easthope, Harley, Hughley, Kenley, Cathedral Church of Christ and the Wednesday 16 April. Wednesday in Great Aycliffe (Durham). Much Wenlock with Bourton; Sheinton, Blessed Virgin Mary, Chester with Holy Week. Lam. 3:55-63, Jer. 37:6-16. The Rev Philip J Turner, Shipton & Stanton Long, (Hereford) effect from 12 February 2014. Calgary - (Rupert’s Land, Canada): The NSM at Great Sankey St Mary with effect from 21st November 2014. The Rev Jeremy Andrew, Rt Rev Gregory Kerr-Wilson (Liverpool Diocese) also to be Chaplain The Rev Prebendary Sue Strutt, Vicar of Perranzabuloe and Crantock Thursday 17 April. Maundy of Halton Hospital with effect from 8 to retire from her post as Team Vicar of with Cubert and Diocesan Director of Thursday. Lam. 2:20-21, Jer. 12:7-13 April 2014 the Hop Churches Ministry Group Ordinands (Truro) will become Priest In When Jesus wept, the falling tear in The Rev Peter Scamman, within the Ledbury Team Ministry charge of the Benefice of Warmley, mercy flowed beyond all bound; when Assistant Curate, Oxford St Andrew (Hereford) with effect from 31st July Syston and Bitton (Bristol). Jesus groaned, a trembling fear seized (Oxford), to be Associate Vicar, Fulwood 2014. The Rev Philip Bradley, all the guilty world around Christ Church (Sheffield). The Rt Rev Trevor Williams, Assistant Curate, Longwell Green and California - (VIII, The Episcopal The Rev John Watson, Bishop of Limerick and Killaloe has Oldland Common (Bristol) will become Church): The Rt Rev Marc Andrus; Vicar St Paul’s, Tupsley & St Andrew’s, announced his intention to retire at the Priest in Charge of Ashton Keynes, Northern California - (VIII, The Hampton Bishop (Hereford), to be Vicar end of July 2014. Leigh and Minety, Cricklade with Latton Episcopal Church): The Rt Rev Barry at St Barnabas w Christ’s Chapel, (Upper Thames Group) (Bristol). Beisner Dulwich and Foundation Chaplain LAY & OTHER APPOINTMENTS The Rev Canon Mark Cockayne, (Southwark). Vicar of Haydock St Mark, Area Dean of The Rev Canon Paul Wignall, St Helens and Honorary Canon of The Rev Colin Stewart Johnson Incumbent of Clun w Bettws-y-Crwyn & Yasmin Thompson Liverpool Cathedral (Liverpool), to be has been given Permission to Officiate Newcastle; Clungunford w Clunbury & has been appointed Head of IT for the Director of Parish Support Team in the Diocese of Canterbury for three Clunton, Bedstone & Hopton Castle National Church Institutions (NCIs), (Sheffield). years with effect from 13 April 2014. (Hereford) to take up a part time post in based at Church House Westminster. The Rev Grant Geoffrey Cohen, The Rev Eileen Sylvia Lander, developing Minster Team for the United Currently Assistant Curate at Sale St Associate Vicar of Maidstone, St Paul, is Benefice of Edstaston, Fauls, Prees, DEATHS Anne (Chester), to be Team Vicar at St to be Associate Priest (part time) of Tilstock and Whixall, together with Mary’s Sanderstead (Southwark Eastry and Woodnesborough Whitchurch (Lichfield). Diocese) with effect from 19 June 2014. (Canterbury. The Rev Sandra Buchanan Wood- The Rt Rev Colin Scott, The Rev Andrew Cromarty, The Rev Richard Anthony Kelway head, Honorary Assistant Bishop in the Curate of Upper Weardale (Durham), to Law, Formerly Incumbent of Withington, St Diocese of Leicester, died on 1 April be Vicar of Hipswell (Ripon & Leeds). Currently Incumbent of Hollingworth, Paul (Manchester Diocese) to be SSM after a long period of deteriorating The Rev Olaf Eriksson, St Mary with Tintwistle (Chester), to be Curate (to be known as Assistant Priest) health. His wife Margaret and family Priest in Charge of Millfield St Mark and Team Vicar in the North Wingfield, Clay at Stockport, St George (Chester) with members were with him at his care Pallion St Luke (Durham), to be Cross and Pilsley Team Ministry (Derby effect from 18 July 2014. home in Shepshed. Bishop Colin was Chaplain to Holy Trinity Maisons Diocese) with effect from 10 June 2014. ordained in 1958 and served in South Laffitte (Diocese of Europe). The Rev Jonathan Lawson, London parishes, as well as becoming The Rev John Hibberd, Chaplain to College of St Hild and St RETIREMENTS & RESIGNATIONS Honorary Canon of Southwark Senior Evangelist, Through Faith Bede, Durham, to be Vicar of Heaton St Cathedral in 1973. He was consecrated Missions (Ely), to be Mission Gabriel (Newcastle). The Rev Bruce Harrison, Suffragan Bishop of Hulme, Manchester Development Adviser (Sheffield and The Rev Alison Love, Vicar of Gateshead St Helen (Durham), in 1984, and became Honorary Assistant Rotherham Archdeaconry) (Sheffield). Assistant Curate of St Peter, Frogwell, to retire from 15 May. Bishop in Leicester in 1999.

Castillo La Paz Garlic and Rosemary Tempranillo/Syrah 2012 Wine Waitrose £7.99 Cook www.waitrose.com/wine Infused Roast Pork OF THE WEEK “The castle of Peace” this Span- This Prep: 20min › Cook: 2hr › Ready in: 2hr20min ish red proclaims, so relevant to the situation of the world today. It’s a “Vino de la Tierra” (think the present Method Place roast French “Vin de France”, the old “Vin de Table”). In that into category, it excels, and the bottle glows rightfully with Ingredients preheated three awards in the bronze category for recent World Preheat oven to 180 oven for 2 wine competitions. In the glass, deep red, on the nose, 3 cloves garlic, minced C / Gas mark 4. hours, good full aromas, with a hint of spice. The main grape is 1 tablespoon dried Crush garlic with turning and tempranillo, that Spanish standby, so, on the palate, find rosemary rosemary, salt and basting with its fruitiness, designed for drinking young, ripe rasp- salt and freshly ground pepper to make a pan liquids. berries and strawberries, but here married to a touch black pepper to taste paste. Pierce meat After 2 of Syrah (Shiraz) which broadens the taste — that spicy 1 large boneless pork with a sharp knife in hours element. The finish is satisfyingly full. loin roast several places and remove It comes from the very centre of Spain, Castile: Don 4 tablespoons olive oil press the garlic paste into the roast to a platter. Heat the wine in Quixote country! Alcohol by Vol. 13.5%. Good with a 100ml (4 fl oz) white openings. Rub the meat with the the pan and stir to loosen pork roast, Mediterranean-style casseroles and Ched- wine remaining garlic mixture and browned bits on the bottom. dar cheese. olive oil. Serve with pan juices. Graham Gendall Norton

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‘I am the resurrection and the life. Those who announces ‘I am the resurrection and the life.’ believe in me, even though they die, yet shall they Martha, in a moment of profound faith, profess- r live.’ (John 11:25) es her belief in Jesus and who he is. Jesus raises SUNDAY SERVICE ‘Spirit of God we thank you for raising up Jesus. Lazarus from the grave in a resurrection that o Though we are yet in the body, raise us up too into precedes his own definitive resurrection shortly Easter Sunday - Sunday 20 April 2014 t newness of life. Amen ‘ (Kate Compston) after. Although the story is an amazing miracle Acts 10:34-43, Colossians 3:1-4, John 20:1-18

c for Laza rus, John, the Gospel writer wants first What does it mean in the face of the daily and foremost for us to look at Jesus and believe Easter Sunday is, obviously, about the resurrection of our

e news bulletins to say that we are an Easter peo- in him ourselves. The story is a sign, it reveals Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. These three readings cho-

r ple? Christians are not immune from the trials God’s glory and shows us who Jesus really is. In sen from the various options in Common Worship for the

i and tragedies that occur in the world every day. all our wondering about the sor ry state of the Principal Service, put that glorious event into the per- It is a broken world, deeply flawed and full of world, it is vital that we keep our eyes on Jesus spective of his life, death, and second coming, and urge

d decay. Everything is affected from the air we and who he is. The little prayer that follows the us to believe he is risen indeed. l breathe to the relationships that go wrong. quotation from John helps us do this simply and In Acts 10, Peter evangelises Cornelius, a God-fearing I am writing this in the middle of Holy Week, clearly. It is addressed to God and gives thanks. Gentile. Finally understanding that the gospel is a mes- a By the Revwhen Dr Liz Hoare the Church recalls the passion of Jesus Gratitude always takes our eyes away from what sage for all people, not just the Jews, he tells Cornelius and the hard road he took to the cross. We are we do not have to being thankful for what is. and his household the story of Jesus, his message and u not yet at the resurrection. We still have the This Easter let us be sure to say thank you to miracles, and his death. In essence, it is the message of all t agony of Good Friday and the desolation of East- God for raising up Jesus for that is the heart of his speeches in the book of Acts: they killed him but God i er Saturday to face. The unfolding of the Passion Christian faith. The prayer then acknowledges raised him; we are witnesses of that fact, so repent and r mirrors so vividly the experience of so many our human frailty with the simple recognition believe. i people. How may we proclaim that ‘Christ is that we are im mersed in this world and cannot Peter tells the attentive family that he ate and drank risen’ in the midst of it all? disconnect ourselves from our present physical with the risen Christ, who commanded him and the other p The verse at the beginning is one of the great lives. Paul’s letters elaborate on this theme time apostles to preach this message. When examined closely,

s ‘I am’ sayings of John’s Gospel, perhaps the after time as the apostle teaches what it means the summary of that message in verses 42 and 43 may greatest of all of them. It comes in the middle of to know Christ and his resurrection while here surprise many. It is sometimes said that the Old Testa-

e a story of grief and loss when Jesus’ friend on earth. Is the prayer asking for future hope of ment is about judgment and the New Testament is about Lazarus has died and his sister Martha con- resurrection? Or is it also a prayer for ‘newness forgiveness. But look at what Jesus told Peter to say:

h fronts Jesus with her pain and sor row. She of life’ here and now whatever our circum- Christ is the one ordained to be judge, the risen judge of

t believes that Lazarus will rise at the last day, but stances? What does that ‘newness of life’ mean all. That’s the message of the New Testament — the res- Jesus shifts this future hope into the present and for you today? urrection shows us who our judge will be “on that day.” The Old Testament pointed to the other side of the mes- sage: all the prophets show that forgiveness of sins is received through believing in this risen messiah. Peter’s apostolic message from Jesus emphasises forgiveness in Fewer Kids having Kids the Old, and judgment in the New! A similar pattern is found in other speeches in Acts (eg Paul in Athens, Acts 17:30-31). Across England and Wales in 2012 those that were aborted, in this tial young mothers-to-be. An In his letter to the Colossians, Paul shows how once we a total of 890,000 children were case almost three-quarters, 72%. American study found that a simi- are believers, we are united to Christ in his death and res- born, 88% to mothers between the The older a girl the greater the pro- lar programme “16 and Pregnant” urrection. We are raised with him, because we died with ages of 20 and 40, and 12% outside portion of conceptions, so one 16- helped to reduce teenage births by him: that faith-union is unbreakable. Since we died with that age range. Of these, 9% were year old girl in every 38 (2.6%) got 6% in the 18 months following its him, our life is hidden with him and is not to be worldly in to those under 20, and 3% to those pregnant, almost one per class in release. its orientation. Since we were raised with him, we are to over 40. While both these percent- an average school. Half, 49%, of It is possible to get married in set our minds, thoughts, and affections, on “things that ages are decreasing (11% and 4% these were aborted. the UK, with parental consent, at are above” — Christ himself at the right hand of the respectively in 2008, for example), The conception rates are now age 16, and at 18 this condition no Father, the glory to come, the end of sin and death and that still means that 2,000 babies decreasing from year to year. In longer applies. The large majority tears. were born to mums under the age 2000 4% of 16-year olds became of teenage births, however, take But verse 4 also reminds us of the future hope this of 16, 12,000 to mums aged 16 or pregnant, but the abortion rate was place outside marriage. In 2012 brings us too, the eschatological perspective. When 17, and 28,000 to mothers of 18 or slightly lower, 46%. So there are in only 2% of these births were within Christ, who is our life, is revealed to all at the last day, 19. general fewer babies being con- marriage, a percentage which is then we too can expect to be revealed as his, and to stand As the graph indicates the num- ceived by teenagers but rather steadily decreasing. before him in glory. The resurrection transforms life in bers born to teenagers have fallen more being aborted. Both trends With so many unmarried births, the here and now, and re-orientates everything about it quite sharply in the last six years, result in fewer births. The Econo- it is likely that the father will not around Christ. It does this in the here and now, in antici- but not greatly before then. As the mist suggests a key reason for this always be present subsequently, pation of the everlasting focus of eternity to come which Table indicates there was even a is riveted on Jesus, the dying and living Lord. slight increase between 2000 and John 20 narrates the sheer wonder and amazement of 2006. The government’s policy of the first Easter morning, which is recreated in all those deliberately aiming to reduce who receive the message of Acts 10 and Colossians 3 with teenage pregnancies appears to be faith. Mary Magdalene is the first to see the empty tomb; working. bewildered she runs to Peter and John with her grave- Both births and conceptions robber theory. They run to see for themselves. Though are counted (conceptions being John is quicker, he is more hesitant to enter the tomb and the total of births and the number properly look than the typically bold Peter. But when he aborted). The penultimate line of sees, he believes what the Old Testament should have the Table, labelled “Con” shows persuaded him of already. The Christ must rise; the the number of conceptions, not Christ has risen! births, as a percentage of the num- is the reality TV show on MTV and even if present the couple may Mary is not quite there yet. Even the angels she sees in ber of women in the relevant age “Teen Mom”. It showed “young struggle with being parents. Some the tomb can’t quite convince her that the body has not group. Thus the 0.1% for those mothers suffering sleepless schools in their sixth forms are been stolen. Even when she sees him, she isn’t yet awake under 14 means that one girl aged nights, howling brats, money wor- teaching parenting in order to help to the new day that has dawned. It is only when he calls 13 or less in 1000 became pregnant ries and the incomprehension of some of those in this situation. her by name, “Mary!” that the eyes of her heart are in 2012. The bottom line, labelled their still-partying childless con- It is likely that the large majori- opened and she cries out “Rabbouni! My teacher!” “Ab”, shows the percentage of temporaries.” Such deters poten- ty of teenagers with children will And so it is with us. He is not with us now, but has be outside the church, a ascended as he told Mary he would, yet we may stare Numbers of children born by age of mother, England and Wales, 1990-2012 small but significant these truths in the face each year, and hear them ques- number needing to be tioning us many times, before we are given the ability to reached. At present, embrace them. they neither fit in with Lee Gatiss is Director of Church Society (www.church- their non-parent teenage society.org), and Editor of the NIV Proclamation Bible contemporaries nor with the 20s and 30s young parents’ groups and yet are particularly vulnera- HYMN SUGGESTIONS ble. They and the next generation they have See what a morning started are open to help! Come people of the risen king He is Lord, he is Lord Dr Peter Brierley may be Light’s glitt’ring morn bedecks the sky contacted on Low in the grave he lay [email protected].

[email protected] facebook.com/churchnewspaper @churchnewspaper www.churchnewspaper.com Friday April 11, 2014 Reviews 15 A preposterous but endearingly unhinged epic It’s the return of the Biblical epic – or rather extra- clearly a bad thing, giving a rather modern eco mes- Biblical given the amount of embellishment in Noah sage. Drunken naked Noah adds another dimension (dir. Darren Aronofsky, cert. 12A). Russell Crowe to the postdiluvian situation, as he comes to terms plays Noah, but a radical time-shift makes him a con- with what he regards as failure. temporary of Tubal-Cain (Ray Winstone) – actually, Despite a dreadful test of Noah’s obsessional given they all lived for hundreds of years that’s not belief in his mission, alienating his family, there is impossible, and it is a bit confusing that Noah and eventual reconciliation to his wife (Jennifer Connel- Tubal-Cain were both sons of Lamech, but not the ly) and to the “new world”. There might be a ques- same one. tion that being fruitful, multiplying and replenishing I hope you’re following this, because most of the the earth may be even more incestuous than in Gen- The Double (dir. Richard Ayoade, cert. 15) is based on a Dos- audience isn’t. I once worked out that Methuselah esis, but such concerns are secondary to battle toyevsky story, of a timid man whose life is taken over by his (Anthony Hopkins) could not have lived to 1,000 scenes, spectacular CGI effects of ark and water, more confident double, though only he seems to recognise because he’d have been caught in the Flood, and and family tensions played out to an apocalyptic the similarity. Jesse Eisenberg plays both parts, helped obvi- that’s exactly what happens here. background. ously by some camera trickery but also good editing. As Noah’s grandfather, Methuselah is the old man Simon has worked at the same office for seven years, but of the mountains, dispensing wisdom and the occa- jobsworth security guard (Kobna Holdbrook-Smith) affects sional miracle. Noah’s understanding of his mission not to know him. Hardly anyone seems to acknowledge his is to save the animals, but not the human race, as presence, in a series of surreal scenes about the frustration of violence and the depredation of the earth take their bureaucracy. toll. Then his boss Mr. Papadopoulos (Wallace Shawn) enthusi- Ila (Emma Watson) is a lone survivor of one vio- astically introduces new employee James – there’s no imme- lent attack, and she’s brought up within Noah’s fam- diate reason for the enthusiasm and Simon is discomfited by ily. An abdominal wound has left her barren - and realising that James is his double. James is confident and that’s why Noah allows son Shem (Douglas Booth) manipulative, taking credit for Simon’s work, and taking an to take her as his wife, and why wives for Ham interest in the copy girl Hannah (Mia Wasikowska) whose (Logan Lerman) and Japheth (Leo McHugh Car- attention Simon has craved, although he’s been too craven to roll) are not part of the plan (and nor is a stowaway). court her properly. Perhaps the most remarkable departure from the Richard Ayoude has moved expertly from comic TV actor Genesis account is that “fallen angels” or “watchers” to director of intriguing films. His previous feature was Sub- assist Noah with keeping away his enemies. They marine (2010) and his adaptation of Dostoyevsky’s novella is come to earth as shafts of pure light, but their fallen- full of witty writing, not least Chris O’Dowd’s turn as a ness involves petrification – but not immobility, so grumpy nurse. these rock-monsters can actually help build the ark. I found the ending rather confusing but you don’t watch A scaly dog – obviously a breed that didn’t make it films like this not to be confused. Even Andrew Hewitt‘s excit- into the ark – is a reminder of the variety of creation ing and pulsating music helps to disorientate, as when what (“God” is never mentioned, it’s always “The Cre- appear to be footsteps continue after the walkers stop walk- ator”) and the story of Creation and the Fall, oral ing. history visualised, is reasonably faithful to the origi- I’m still not quite sure what happened in the end, when sui- nal text. The slough of the serpent that tempted cide and attempted suicide become a major theme. There’s no Adam and Eve is a relic handed down the genera- easy ending, but a lot of very dark fun on the way. tions. Steve Parish TiDominionna Fey with over Kermit and subjugation the frog of the earth are

First published in 1995 many times. Both these books are highly rec- doing all the time. God holds us and all creation in his Alister McGrath’s NIV ommended. loving embrace and there is not anywhere or anything Bible Handbook has without God’. This is a collection of prayers many peo- been reprinted in a new For many years John Allen was the National ple will find very helpful. edition by Hodder. There Catholic Reporter correspondent in are commentaries on Rome. Now he has been headhunted by John Goldingay continues his popular every book of the Bible as the Boston Globe to be its Catholic commentary on the Psalms with Part II well as introductory chapters asking what Affairs Correspondent, a sign of the devoted to Psalms 73 to 150. The Psalms the Bible really is and whether we can trust increased interest in the are a major part of the liturgy, used every it. At the end there is a very useful concor- Catholic Church generated by day in the prayers of many Christians. This dance. Helpful maps, illustrations and charts Pope Francis. It would be hard excellent commentary helps people to also make it easier to follow the narrative and to find a better guide to the understand the psalms much better. understand the historical outline. Catholic Church and OUP has just produced an updated edi- Krish Kandiah is in big demand as a Still on the Bible, SPCK has added a volume to their tion of his guide The speaker. He teaches at Regent’s Park, series of introductions to the books of the Bible look- Catholic Church: Oxford, advises Tearfund on theology, and ing at their structure, content, theological concerns, What Everyone serves the Evangelical Alliance as Execu- key interpretative debates and historical reception. Needs to Know. tive Director for Churches in Mission. Many peo- This is on Matthew and is written by Ian Boxall, for ple will want to read his new book Paradoxology many years a tutor at St Stephen’s House and a lecturer David Adam is one (Hodder). Looking at the Bible’s heroes of faith, at Oxford and now a Professor at the Catholic Universi- of SPCK’s best-sell- Kandiah argues that it is only by wrestling with the ty of America. The book is designed for students but ing authors and a challenges of faith rather than by pushing them could be useful for clergy in a year in which the lec- new book from him is a big event for his away that we grow in knowledge of God. ‘Paradox tionary is largely based on Matthew. In the same series many readers. Encompassing God is often the pathway to truth, and Kris Kandiah is SPCK has produced a new edition of the first book in includes some prayers from a previous an accomplished guide along the road,’ writes the series: Ruth Edwards on John, a book that has a work but there is much new material. It Michael Green. deservedly high reputation and has been reprinted is ‘not about what we do but what God is

[email protected] facebook.com/churchnewspaper @churchnewspaper Happy Easter! While we may spend this time remembering the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus by going to church and sharing fellowship with family and friends, for the supermarkets, Easter is big COLLEGE STREET business. We spend over 5.5 billion on food and drink in supermarkets for the long weekend, and boost to average sales second only to SW1 Christmas. In Sainsbury’s alone, between January and Easter Sunday, 30 million hot cross buns are produced. And then there’s the chocolate, CITY OF WESTMINSTER of course. We spend £450 million on Easter chocolate a year. Supermarkets start planning new products in the summer before. Each year the supermarkets come up with more elaborate with Amaris Cole creations to grab our attention, but does this mean we’ve missed the point?

For nearly 140 years we have given eggs to celebrate Easter, a season of new life. MAKE hot cross buns Traditionally, this was handpainted chicken Traditionally eaten on Good Friday, this spiced fruit bun shows eggs, but now the chocolate variety is more the cross of Jesus’ crucifixion and marks the end of Lent. The popular. Now the average kid in Britain gets supermarkets churn out thousands of buns every year, but 8! Sales of novelty Easter products have these tend to be full of fat. Make like Paul Hollywood from The soared by 20 per cent in the last few years. Great British Bake Off and bake them yourself. Search for his They come in all shapes and sizes, are made recipe on Google and have fresh buns when you return from of various types of chocolate and are church. wrapped in hundreds of different colour foils, but they all have one thing in common: not one of them mention the real reason for BUY a Real Easter Egg the season. Until recently. The original Real Easter Egg includes a The Real Easter Egg is the first and only PAINT an egg 24 page Easter story book, a Belgium Fairtrade chocolate Easter egg to explain Go old school and paint your own in a Faberge manner. milk chocolate egg and a pack of Swiss the Christian understanding of Easter, with Firstly, you need to hollow the egg by carefully piercing a chocolate buttons. A charity donation is a sizeable donation from profits and hole in both ends of the egg to drain the yolk and white. made from each sale. There are also Fairtrade Premium fees given back to the Then, wash it out and leave it to air dry for a few hours. In three crosses on the front and under the farmers. This allows them to invest in their a preheated oven, leave the eggs to cure on baking paper lid there’s a bible quote about the community buying everything from school at 200 degrees for 40 minutes and then cool. Now it’s the resurrection from Mark’s Gospel. This books and solar panels to providing fresh fun part. Get creative with your painting, perhaps egg is a lesson in the real reason for the water. But that is not the only way you can including the cross in your design. And don’t worry if it season. RRP £3.99 and can now be found give a gift that shows the real meaning of doesn’t quite go to plan – tell the recipient you were going in many supermarkets. Easter. Here are some of our favourites: for the abstract look!

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