Vale Bishop Eight attributes Meeting the funding Meet Kevin Broughton, An introduction to Arthur Jones of ageing well challenge Executive Support faithful theology page 2 page 7 page 9 page 10 page 11 TheAnglican Gippsland Volume 118, Number 7, August 2021 Published in Gippsland Diocese since 1904 Triple jeopardy for Sri Lanka

Sally Woollett

he Diocese of Colombo (Anglican Church of TCeylon) in Sri Lanka has launched a Humanitarian Assistance Appeal in response to a third wave of COVID and in the wake of other disasters currently affecting the country. The National Operation Centre for Prevention of COVID 19 Outbreak reported 19,000 cases of COVID in Sri Lanka for the first half of July. Compounding this situation is major flooding over several provinces, displacing some and forcing others to stay in inundated dwellings due to fears of COVID infection. The X-Press Pearl disaster in late May, in which the vessel caught fire just outside the port of Colombo, is a burgeoning environmental Photo: Tomas Malik/Unsplash problem. Among the almost The already insecure incomes of Sri Lanka’s fishing people are further under threat from COVID and the X-Press Pearl disaster 1500 containers on board the ship were tonnes of fuel has also been significantly Colombo Diocese is a group Vale The Rt Rev‘d Dr Arthur Jones, oil and nitric acid, as well affected, with online learning of clergy and laity whose as millions of tiny plastic only available to those focus is disaster risk reduction, ninth Bishop of Gippsland granules, which are the who have internet access. relief and rehabilitation, precursors of plastic bags – In the fishing industry, livelihood assistance, educat- The Diocese these are now washing up all more than a quarter of a ion and awareness building of Gippsland over the western coastline. million Sri Lankans rely on social and environmental mourns on income from catching issues. Trained in disaster The vessel and much of its the passing cargo sank in early June. fish, as well as from fish risk management, this group of its ninth There are grave fears for the production, distribution and comprises a strong network marine life of the region. in boat building. of individuals and Anglican Bishop, Rural areas of Colombo Here in Gippsland, the schools that can mobilise The Rt Rev'd have been the hardest hit Parish of Bass-Phillip Island quickly, calling on various Dr Arthur by all three disasters. Many are supporting vulnerable volunteers with specialised Jones. in these areas have casual workers at sea by making expertise when necessary. See page 2 work or jobs that are less beanies and donating The Rt Rev’d Dushantha for Bishop secure and cannot be done them to the Mission for Rodrigo, Bishop of Colombo, Richard‘s from home, and access to Seafarers (see page 3). In Sri explained that the BSR is Photo: Diocese of Colombo tribute. digital communications is Lanka, the Board of Social lower. School education Responsibility (BSR) of the Continued on page 3

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The Gippsland Anglican is the official and of many who don’t.” newspaper of and is published by The Anglican Diocese of Gippsland, 453 Raymond Street, Those six years overseas Arthur would stay on in Arthur retired as Bishop Sale, Victoria, 3850. were interspersed with Newcastle Diocese after his of Gippsland 20 years ago www.gippsanglican.org.au a second appointment in term at Morpeth as Rector in 2001. The following year Orange, as Rector of St of Woy Woy. During this would see him take up locum Editor: Sally Woollett 0407 614 661 Barnabas church. Arthur’s incumbency he made a ministries St Barnabas, [email protected] heart for parish ministry transformative pilgrimage to Orange, where he had served in rural and regional Jerusalem. As Arthur reflects as Rector some 25 years Layout by Devine Design Australia saw him move to in his recently published earlier, and then in Dubbo, Ballarat Diocese in 1980, memoirs, “I returned to where he became the Rector. Printed by Latrobe Valley Express Bishop Richard Treloar where he first encountered Australia with a renewed It was the start of a very my own ordaining bishop, vision … It was as if I had active retirement, in which The editor reserves the right his month our diocesan of final choice and format of John Hazlewood. grasped the hand of the his 17-year connection with material included in each issue. family had the tender The parishes of Colac Stranger from Galilee and the Philippines featured The Gippsland Anglican and Tprivilege of honouring and Corangamite in western heard his voice for the first prominently. St Andrew’s the editor cannot necessarily the life and ministry of its Victoria were the foci of time with the accents and Seminary Manila was a focal verify any material used in this ninth episcopal shepherd, publication. Views contained in Arthur’s ministry in these background of Palestine.” point as he travelled back and The Rt Rev’d Dr Arthur formative years before he (A Stand-alone Boy and the forth until 2016, the year he submitted material are those Lucas Jones OAM who of contributors. was seconded to be the Utterly Profound Touch of and Claudette were married. would sometimes sign his New Testament lecturer at Heaven, 69). This post-retirement correspondence thus. Advertising enquiries his alma mater, St John’s On his return the invitation teaching ministry, which was Bishop Arthur died on the Please contact the editor for all College Morpeth. came to move to Gippsland a significant factor in his advertising submissions, costing Lord’s day, Sunday 11 July, As a student at Morpeth as Dean of the Cathedral in being awarded a Medal of the and enquiries, including about after being diagnosed earlier inserts. in 2021 with liver cancer. years earlier, Arthur Sale, which Arthur took up Order of Australia, extended He was in his 87th year, and had roomed with Brian in 1989. His teaching gifts also to the south of India, Subscription enquiries his 55th in Holy Orders. Norris, former Registrar of were widely used as a where in Tamil Nadu Arthur 03 5144 2044 Gippsland and now long-term missioner, and Bishop Colin worked with the Joshua [email protected] Bishop Arthur was born in the western plains of NSW, Locum Priest in the Parish Scheumack appointed him Mission to offer theological and his early ministry was of Tambo. As a 20-year-old Diocesan Theologian. education to emerging pastors in the Diocese of Bathurst, theological student in 1964, When Bishop Scheumack from independent churches, serving a three-year curacy Brian dubbed his elder flat retired five years later, Arthur writing commentaries on GIPPSLAND DIOCESE at Holy Trinity, Orange. mate ‘Brooms’, it being allowed his name to go Luke and Acts specifically for VACANCIES The first of two calls as a Arthur’s habit to rise early forward and was duly elected their context. missionary priest to Panama and sweep the flat; very hard Bishop of Gippsland on the When I occupy the Drouin followed, where Arthur’s to sleep through, according feast of Mary Magdalene, ‘cathedra’, the Bishop’s seat, Trafalgar awareness of the effect of to Brian, who laughed 1994. Just days later he in St Paul’s Sale, I am always Traralgon colonialism on indigenous with Arthur about it in attended the double funeral conscious of the eleven men peoples was stirred. recent years. of Bishop Scheumack’s and one woman who have wife, Ena, and mother in sat there before me: their Gosford, where there had unique gifts; their particular been a terrible car accident. challenges; their common Arthur cared faithfully for dedication and commitment Colin in the years after to the clergy and people that tragedy. of Gippsland. Bishop Arthur’s first Bishop Arthur made a diocesan Synod as President point of coming to see me was in 1995, when Gippsland from time to time for a chat, voted in favour of ordaining and to pray together. He women to the priesthood. held a PTO (Permission to The following year he Officiate) based in Claudette’s ordained The Rev’d Sally home parish of Traralgon, Boothey priest, and served where his liturgical work at the altar when she first in the centres of Glengarry presided at the Eucharist. Years and Toongabbie was earlier, when at St George’s widely appreciated. Having College Jerusalem, Arthur celebrated 25 years as had gladly received the a Bishop in 2019, and Sacrament from a woman officiated at the wedding who had been ordained in of his youngest daughter the Episcopal Church in in Sydney the same year, he the US – an openness to her felt it was time to let his canonical priesthood that PTO lapse when its renewal was not universally shared fell due earlier this year. Bishop Richard and Bishop Arthur Jones outside the Sale Cathedral in October 2019, by his travel companions at following celebrations of Bishop Arthur’s 25th anniversary of Consecration the time. 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Family members joined with parishioners as he presided at the Eucharist for the final time in March – a centrepiece of his rich spirituality that sustained him for over half a century. An enigmatic personality in many ways, Arthur gave a tribute to Bishop John Hazlewood that in parts could almost have been autobiographical: as one who had genuinely Photo: JF Martin/Unsplash come to terms with how that a man who knew that in great paradox had Seafarers have been a vulnerable group throughout the COVID pandemic human life ‘ joy and woe played out in his own are woven fine’ [here citing life and story, delighting in Blake] … passionate and the opportunities to San Remo supports theologically articulate . connect and reconnect . . he belonged to another with those dear to him, and age and another time of entering ever more deeply seafarers during COVID more gracious conduct in into that Gethsemane the Church and outside it, disposition enshrined in his though he was very much coat of arms in the Chapel The people of Bass-Phillip return home, they cannot work they do for all manner a man of the 20th century. at Bishopscourt: non mea Island are close to the leave the ship when in of goods: cars, food, building (A Stand-alone Boy, 61) voluntas sed tua fiat; sea; we swim, surf, fish port. Many are kept at sea materials, white goods. ‘not my will but yours and watch the waves, but for months on end, some If we don’t manufacture Bishop Arthur was be done’. do we think much about for years. The Mission to it here, it must come from his own mix of the We give thanks and what goes on for those who Seafarers Victoria ship overseas in ships. bring supplies to Australia? visiting team go on board to The Mission to Seafarers conservative theological praise to God, in whose As an island nation, much offer a warm welcome and offers many services to help worldview essential to his good providence a ‘stand- of what we need involves whatever help is needed. these men and women. ecclesial office and a more alone boy’ answered the shipping. Like so many This can range from St Augustine’s San Remo progressive outlook. In call of the Stranger industries and businesses, enabling a telephone has supported this work this respect he inherited, from Galilee to feed his the maritime transport call or email home, by making and donating nurtured and handed on a sheep in Gippsland, in industry has been impacted having a chat, to offering beanies. thoroughly Anglican ‘church- the Anglican Church of dramatically by COVID-19. comfort and assisting in We missed The Blessing of in-society’ temperament. Australia, and beyond. May The Mission to Seafarers cases of injustice and distress. the Fleet in 2020, but plans He was also acutely aware Arthur Lucas Jones rest cares for the most vulnerable Many seafarers come from are afoot to celebrate the sea of his humanity and held from his labours in part of this supply chain – the poorest countries in the and its bounty on Saturday great compassion for our the Lord, and may the seafarers themselves. world. They do this work 11 September with The common condition with its honouring his memory Because of the worldwide because their families need Fishing Festival 2021 at the ‘divine spark’ and its ‘feet make us more attuned to pandemic, many seafarers the income. We rely on the San Remo pier. of clay’. In his latter days the utterly profound touch find themselves in continual he exuded grace and peace, of heaven. lockdown. They cannot To find out more, visitwww.missiontoseafarers.com.au.

Continued from page 1 the situation as “compassion- ate individuals who want the Triple jeopardy for Sri Lanka concentrating its efforts best for their people, together on providing food relief with misdirection and Photo: Ed O’Brien through ration packs, mishandling of resources. educational support, and COVID’s impact is a very donation of personal difficult conundrum to protective equipment and handle, as it is in many small medical equipment. other nations.” He says “the massive marine Sri Lanka is doing its disaster, and the flood best, Sathi says, with situation that the south west restrictions and safe of the country faced, have distancing requirements in compounded an already place for about 23 million difficult situation.” people living in a country Regional branches of only 85% of the area of BSR have been distributing Tasmania. relief packs of food and other essentials to more For more information than 1400 families. Rector about the Diocese of

Photo: Diocese of Colombo of Moe-Newborough Sathi Colombo Humanitarian Anthony, who is of Sri Assistance Appeal, email The Board of Social Responsibility is helping out with personal protective equipment in Sri Lanka Lankan ancestry, describes [email protected].

August 2021 The Gippsland Anglican Page 3 Violence prevention and support Our Watch comments on National Anglican Family Violence Project

Patty Kinnersly, CEO of Our Watch, responds to questions from Bishop Richard Treloar As respected faith leaders, It is only when we following the release of the National Anglican Family Violence Project findings. you have the opportunity to all commit and work connect with and influence together on this national Will you kindly share with The report includes 10 independence – which is the your communities, to change emergency that we can create our readers a little about Commitments for Prevention idea that men should hold community norms, and to a future where all women can the vision and work of and Response to Domestic power, be ‘in control’ and promote and normalise live free from violence, in a Our Watch? and Family Violence in be ‘in charge’ of decision- gender equality. The journey society based on the values the Anglican Church making, whether that be you choose to take, and the of respect and equality. Our Watch is a national of Australia; could you in leadership roles across changes you put in place leader in Australia’s work comment on where these a workplace, or in politics, today, can have lasting Visit https://anglican.org.au to stop violence against resonate with the prevention between a couple, in a impacts on the individuals for the top-line women and their children strategies that Our Watch household or in a church. who attend your churches. results report. before it starts. The champions, especially with The third driver is organisation was created stereotyped constructions of respect to the issue of gender 10 COMMITMENTS FOR PREVENTING to drive nationwide change equality (see Commitments masculinity and femininity. in the structures, norms 2 and 3)? Can you see any An example includes the AND RESPONDING TO DOMESTIC and practices that lead to gaps in the commitments in beliefs that men should be AND FAMILY VIOLENCE violence against women terms of Our Watch’s holistic the breadwinners and that and children. approach to intimate partner women should be focused We currently work with on looking after the home Our Church acknowledges and laments the violence prevention? violence which has been suffered by some schools, universities, TAFE, and caregiving. 1 of our members and repents of the part we sporting clubs, all levels of Faith leaders have The final driver is male have played in allowing an environment government, workplaces, enormous potential to lead peer relations that emphasise where violence went unaddressed. community organisations positive change in their aggression and disrespect and media. community through their towards women – which is Our Church leaders commit to ensure spiritual leadership and the way men can be hostile 2 conditions that support the prevention of On reading the top-line their connection with the or aggressive towards violence, a church culture that promotes results from the National community. women – particularly when equality, and support for those who Anglican Family Violence The Anglican Church has in male peer groups in which experience violence. Project (NAFVP), what a significant opportunity to they are trying to ‘prove were your impressions of use its influence to change their masculinity’. This can Our Church consistently teaches about the research and its key the social norms and happen in many different 3 equality, freedom from violence, respectful findings? beliefs that drive violence ways – in social settings, relationships and the honour/value of against women, such as by in workplaces and in faith every person. The research and key findings supporting people to build settings. We know that by of the National Anglican respectful relationships. working together to address Our Church affirms that human relationships Family Violence Project on As gender inequality is the these drivers we can prevent 4 are to be based on respect and mutuality. prevalence are alarming, but core of the problem, gender violence against women. unfortunately, not surprising. equality must be at the heart This is very much a Violence against women of the solution. gendered issue – we are Our Church acknowledges the different experiences of all people and that these have in Australia is a national We are supportive of talking about men’s violence 5 played a part in whether they have been emergency and can affect any the Anglican Church’s 10 against women. It is critical treated with respect and equality. woman regardless of their Commitments that focus that prevention initiatives, age, background, income or on gender equality and including those undertaken religion. However, we also respectful relationships. in faith settings, explicitly Our Church actions are directed by the gospel know that experiences of We encourage all acknowledge the gendered 6 of love, peace and justice, and are informed violence, such as intimate organisations that are nature of the issue, and work and engaged with local, state and national partner violence, are widely implementing prevention to address this. This includes government initiatives as appropriate. underreported. initiatives to make sure that a need for specific strategies Change the Story: A their practices and policies to engage men, to challenge Our Church supports cultural change in our shared framework for are evidence-based and harmful ideas about gender 7 communities by communicating effectively the primary prevention of that the actions they are roles and to challenge to our members. violence against women and taking explicitly address the harmful forms of masculinity. their children in Australia drivers of violence against Our Church trains our leaders, pastoral staff tells us that faith-based women, as outlined in What would you say to our 8 and parish councils to understand and be spaces are one of the many Change the Story. readers and church leaders by equipped to respond in ways that prevent different kinds of settings in We know, from a large way of encouraging us to take and address domestic and family violence. which prevention work needs body of research, that there the findings of the NAFVP seriously to heart, and to to occur. are clear drivers of violence Our leaders and pastoral staff hold themselves work towards the cultural We are encouraged to against women. The first 9 to account and are guided by the Anglican see how the NAFVP report driver is the condoning of change needed to change its Church’s Code of Conduct: Faithfulness can be used to propel violence against women – confronting results? in Service. important prevention action such as when we excuse, Violence against women is not in the Anglican Church, downplay or trivalise violence inevitable, it is preventable, These commitments are regularly reviewed and also encourage other or ’blame the victim’. and the Anglican Church, 10 and improved. faiths to play their part, The second driver is men’s among other churches and and develop their own control of decision making religious institutions, has a prevention initiatives. and limits to women's powerful role to play. Source: Anglican Church of Australia

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR Family violence? David Langmore (TGA July, page 8) makes an important point. The closure of Yallourn Power Sta- tion in 2028 is not far off, so planning needs to start The Orange Door is open now to mitigate against the negative impacts and to make the most of the positive opportunities. f you or someone close is a free service that can be Women and children This closure also needs to be seen in a wider to you feels unsafe at accessed without a referral. experiencing family violence context. There is not just one closure ahead. Coal home, or someone is Every person experiencing can also contact Safe power stations are closing everywhere, as they near end I of life and are becoming uneconomic to run. They are controlling you or hurting domestic abuse will need Steps: 1800 015 188. This you, then help is available. different supports. Having is Victoria’s 24/7 family being replaced by renewable energy. (One positive The Orange Door all necessary services in violence response centre. impact of the closure David Langmore leaves out is provides culturally safe the one location means A webchat support service the consequent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions.) and accessible support for that support can be tailored is available Monday to The new Chief Executive of the Australian Energy anyone experiencing intimate more effectively, and there Friday from 9 am to midnight Market Operator, David Westerman, announced partner or family violence is no need for multiple at safesteps.org.au. recently that AEMO is working towards being able or abuse. This one-stop intake assessments. to manage 100% renewable electricity generation shop provides a network of The Orange Door is Compiled by by 2025. wraparound support from a located at 163 Princes Drive Cathrine Muston We are living in the midst of very significant change. team of staff from a number of Morwell, 1800 319 354, from The Orange Door It was good to see David Langmore include churches as agencies, including Anglicare [email protected], and Anglicare needing to be involved in the thinking, planning and action Victoria. The Orange Door www.orangedoor.vic.gov.au. Victoria websites. needed over the next few years. Churches do have an important role to play. How we are involved is a question for every church in Gippsland. Jan Down, Sale

Our commitment to a Safe Church The Anglican Diocese of Gippsland does not tolerate abuse, misconduct and harm in its Christian community. We are committed to ensuring all people in contact with the Church can participate in a safe and responsible environment.

If you have been harmed by a church worker, or you know someone who has, please contact Cheryl Russell, Director of Used with permission and supplied by Common Grace (www.commongrace.org.au) Professional Standards, for a confidential discussion.

Contact: 03 5633 1573, 0407 563 313, [email protected] To find out more about Safe Church, and about Safe Ministry resources, SAFER resource for churches visit www.gippsanglican.org.au/safe-church.

Cathrine Muston based information on The SAFER resource can domestic and family assist in understanding violence, including coercive how to respond to and In response to the latest control. It explains why support victims and research on intimate prevention is a key faith knowing when and how partner violence conduct- issue, how to recognise to intervene. ed by the General Synod different kinds of abuse, The SAFER resource of the Anglican Church how to support people was written by the (see TGA July issue), affected by abuse and Common Grace Domestic many local parishes may how abuse can start. and Family Violence team be wondering how they Topics are easily accessible in conjunction with can be better informed via embedded links and experts in the field of or equipped to recognise there is a ‘quick escape’ family violence, mental and address such abuse. button for safety. health, social policy and Common Grace, a One of the issues in Christian ministry. movement of Indigenous churches is that often You can find the and other Christian both the perpetrator and resource at leaders, has developed the victim are known, and www.saferresource.org.au. an excellent resource for this can make disclosures For more about Common use in churches for this about abuse even Grace, visit Common Grace very purpose. more complex. SAFER www.commongrace.org.au Intended as an online highlights that as church @commongraceaus. resource to educate and communities we need to inform church leaders understand that abuse Cathrine Muston and their congregations cannot be “addressed is Anglicare in Australia, the SAFER with relationship counsell- Victoria’s Community resource provides ing because abuse is not Development Officer, well-researched and faith- a relationship problem.” Parish Partnerships.

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legged companion, Dusty the chocolate labrador), with our blessing Patronal festival and farewell and with Bishop Richard’s prayer said over her at the end of the service. to Brenda Burney Lord Jesus Christ, whose feet still bear the dust of earthly journeys, you call us out, onto the path once more.

Uphold this your servant Brenda in her leave taking, having fulfilled this dispensation of her service.

Give her grace to lay up the yoke of her ministry here, and courage to follow empty- handed into the place of your desiring.

Restore us all as your pilgrim people, pointing others to you along the way.

Amen.

The Ven Brenda Burney beside symbols provided for the patronal festival, including raw honey and locusts

Alison Goetz short years ago, in early 2018, despite being in the middle We will miss that Brenda was inducted at of a harsh drought. Brenda Brenda as a pastor, St John’s. She came to us inspired our dreams and a preacher, a friend n Sunday 27 June we with her husband, Rod, and worked with us to achieve and a huge presence gathered at St John the their mature but bouncy black them with God’s help. in the community; Baptist Bairnsdale to Labrador, Lucy. Brenda came But with the Black Summer someone who has O with faith, hope, determination bushfires, the pandemic, given so selflessly celebrate our patronal festival and to farewell the Ven Brenda and perhaps some trepidation, personal tragedy and ill to us, and who has Burney as she concluded her little expecting that she and health, all within 18 months, allowed us to give ministry with us. Rod would fall in love with her ministry as priest and in return. At times John the Baptist, our patron, the place and with us as Archdeacon became a road we will experience whose feast we celebrated quickly as we fell in love too hard to travel without sorrow for what that day, lived to point others with them and Lucy. close family support and might have been to Jesus, the Lamb of God. After a lengthy much-needed rest. And but we wish her And that, Bishop Richard interregnum, the parish had so it was after prayerful Godspeed. We sent stated firmly in his message visions and dreams for a consideration and with a her on to God’s to us, is what Brenda had bright future serving God heavy heart that Brenda work wherever done among us. and our community including decided to lay up her ministry it may take her developing a mission focus, at St John’s. (and her new four- It was only just over three Photo: Cann Valley Landcare

Page 6 The Gippsland Anglican August 2021 Around the Diocese Commissioner for Senior Courtesy Commissioner for Senior Victorians Victorians speaks to Gippsland Mothers’ Union

Maryann Ashton Courtesy Commissioner for Senior Victorians

ast year, our June Join In was cancelled due Lto COVID. There was a point when we thought the same would happen this year. However, the lockdown was lifted for us to begin our day, with a Service of Holy Communion conducted by The Rev’d Judith Lake. Our speaker this year Gerard Mansour was Gerard Mansour, Commissioner for Senior Gerard spoke about Ageing www.publicadvocate.vic.gov.au. Victorians. Gerard provides well in a changing world. It was an enjoyable day. We independent advice and This report, commissioned by were pleased to see friends advocacy to the Victorian the Victorian Department of again and enjoy worship Government on issues Health and Human Services together. Gerard Mansour relevant to senior Victorians. in 2019, overviews feedback was very informative and He is an independent from senior Victorians on generous with his time. public voice to educate the what it means to ‘age well’. It community on seniors’ issues, was used to develop the eight Ageing well in a changing including prevention of elder attributes of living well, and world is available at abuse. With over 30 years Feedback from senior Victorians on ageing well Gerard explained what these www.seniorsonline.vic.gov.au. of leadership experience was used to develop the eight attributes things mean and the risks and Other resources are available within the aged and wider barriers to achieving them. at www.seniorsrights.org.au community services sectors, them to fully participate in graciously agreed to speak to Gerard also talked and www.legalaid.vic.gov.au. Gerard actively promotes our community. us via Zoom, and I thank Jan about making enduring Seniors Rights Victoria are the positive contribution Because Melbourne was Misiurka for helping to make powers of attorney. Take pleased to take enquiries of seniors and encourages still in lockdown, Gerard very this possible. control – an introduction, or questions. If you are Your voice – trust your concerned about someone’s choice and You decide who situation and you are not sure AGEING WELL IN A CHANGING WORLD: decides are three booklets what to do, this is the number available for download from to call: 1300 368 821. PRIORITY ACTION AREAS 1. Senior Victorians people in social, economic 4. Navigation to desire to have and community life services and support a greater voice will deliver long-term dividends for our society To maintain their independ- Older people want to as the population ence, older people need have greater input into continues to age. access to support and factors that impact on services in a timely manner. their wellbeing and ability 3. Respect and to age well. They have recognition of 5. Online alternatives the knowledge, wisdom older people and support and expertise to Victorian seniors consider contribute to policy Older people reported keeping in touch with our discussions and the facing ageism, including changing world to be a setting of priorities, a feeling that society priority but, while some including through the treats them as if they are comfortable using WHO Decade of Healthy are invisible, rather than technology, many others Ageing. Governments valuing their contribution. require additional support and communities will This should be addressed to take advantage of benefit from giving older by fostering respect for online access to medical people a voice in decision seniors and reinforcing consultations and essential making. their right to be treated services, as well as using with dignity as they age, the internet to maintain 2. Triggering a have independence in social connections. longevity dividend decision making, and Excerpt courtesy to live free from harm Maximising the Commissioner for participation of older and abuse. Senior Victorians

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son Andrew and daughter- justice. At St Mary’s we have in-law Leanne and their attempted to learn more of NAIDOC Week at children, Jarrah and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Jindarah, danced their Islander culture. Generously, creation story for us. This was Aboriginal people have shared St Mary’s Morwell beautiful and deeply moving. with us. Kathy and her grand daughters We watched a video in Carolyn Raymond between Aboriginal and has always been a privilege. Ursula and Nyoakia, and which Jackie Belot, Chaplain Torres Strait Islander peoples As a celebration of Jarrah and Jindarah, shared at Gippsland Grammar, shared and all who invaded their NAIDOC Week in early July, with us the way many from her personal journey, t Mary’s is constantly home lands. To worship with Kathy and her family led us important cultural artefacts learning more of her supporting and pray- Aboriginal people, especially in an informative and are used and how their Aboriginal grandfather. He Sing for reconciliation The Rev’d Kathy Dalton, prayerful service. Kathy’s history is part of the history was a farmer in the Omeo of the local Aboriginal district, regularly practising community. The girls took firestick farming as part of his these items and shared them care for his land. throughout the congregation, The hymns and prayers sharing culture. of the service supported our Kathy told us of Aboriginal longing to grow in love for history throughout Australia. each other. We pray that God She underlined the age of will bring us together. To Aboriginal habitation in help realise our prayer for Australia and told us of reconciliation, we pray for the many different tribes, us all to open our hearts and languages and customs that minds to each other, bringing developed across the country. healing and sharing. There has been a slowly It is enriching to share and growing appreciation by worship together. Thank you non-Aboriginal people of to Kathy and her family for Aboriginal culture and generously sharing, so we values, and the need for could celebrate together.

Supporting the Aboriginal Ministry Fund • employment of Aboriginal people in ministry • training of Aboriginal people for ministry • cultural education within Gippsland Diocese • development of Aboriginal ministry Would you like to be part of supporting these aims? The Rev’d Kathy, her grand daughters, and Andrew and Leanne To find out more, contact the Registrar: 03 5144 2044 [email protected]

Mid-winter bonfire at Bunyip

walked with solemnity Elizabeth Albiston through the lychgate and in fine full baritone voice began It was a bleak mid-winter singing Amazing Grace. With morning on Sunday 4 each verse he drew nearer to July when a good crowd those gathered. It heralded gathered in the grounds the beginning of a wonderful of St Thomas’ Bunyip, winter celebration. around a brilliant bonfire; The outdoor liturgy remarkably, there was not complete, the congregation a drop of rain to dampen filed into the Church the fire or our spirits. singing The Light of Christ Each person received a has Come into the World. nicely printed copy of the The sanctuary sparkled outdoor liturgy, which with candles and freshly preceded an indoor Eucharist. polished brass (red was the There was lively chatter colour theme), and there as parishioners and folks was the fragrance of incense from around the district and – all created such a lovely, beyond waited expectantly warm atmosphere. With for Bishop Richard, The the church full, the service The Rev’d Ken Parker reading at the outdoor liturgy at Bunyip Rev’d Ken Parker, and the began with hearty singing thurifer and crucifer, to (despite masks). Bishop combined with the Eucharist smiling faces, and a delicious crowning glory to this Winter complete the gathering. Richard’s wonderful sermon to feed and nourish all packed lunch, replete with Festival. The Fellowship of All was ready when a lone (punctuated by three our souls. a nice drop of local wine All Believers was exemplified gentleman (Matt Shearer) tolls of the church bell) Bright red tablecloths, or soft drink, were the at St Thomas’.

Page 8 The Gippsland Anglican August 2021 Around the Diocese Philanthropy matters

PART 1 Meeting the funding challenge Over the next three issues, Campbell Bairstow, consultant in advocacy and philanthropy, will offer insights and advice on how to prepare for a philanthropic program, how to seek funds, and finally how to build and maintain partnerships with benefactors.

Campbell Bairstow The following extract more intentionally with from a paper prepared for the Anglican schools, and the Diocese of Gippsland establishing missional and any not-for-profit is part of a review designed pastoral programs in fire- organisations in our to challenge and lift the affected East Gippsland. Mnation are facing philanthropic activity of the So the challenge is for an the existential challenge of Diocese. The five points are organisation to be clear about shrinking annual incomes, ‘compelling cases’ – prompts who it is, why it matters to or the frustration of having for thinking about who are others, what it can do that New Ministry at Neerim ambitions and development we, why are we important and that is either unique or programs they cannot fund. how we make a difference. compellingly successful, South UCA Anglican This is the tough reality They are also the thoughts and how it makes for those in executive and of the author and have no a difference. From this governance leadership roles, official Diocesan imprimatur! thinking, fresh vision or Cooperating Parish and their responsibility to critical projects should 1. The Anglican Church has seek solutions is clear and emerge, and the path to been a valuable, reliable The Uniting Church research, and takes immediate. Rather obviously seeking philanthropic support and valued part of the Presbytery of Gippsland continuing theological there are two principal fabric of Gippsland life established. In the world of is pleased to announce education seriously. approaches for organisations for most of the years of philanthropy this is known that the Rev. Gospel Gospel plays guitar and to consider – reducing white settlement. For many as the case for support; is Hrilvelthanga Ralte has sings, composing songs expenditure, and increasing the liturgy and pastoral your organisation ready to accepted a call to the in Burmese, Mizo Chin income. Philanthropy can be care of the Church has write a compelling story? Wattlebird Ministry Team, and English, and some of critical to the latter. been a central force in The essential task that with pastoral responsibility his songs are recorded by The experience of most their lives and wellbeing. follows is to move prospective for the Neerim South other artists. He writes not-for-profit organisations donors and advocates from UCA–Anglican Cooperat- poetry, articles and books is that some blend of the 2. The Church, particularly awareness, and in many ing Congregation and the in the Mizo Chin dialect, two is necessary, although through its parishes and cases deep, historical Bunyip District Uniting Burmese and English for efficiencies are sometimes parish priests, has supported respect of an organisation, Church Congregation, several magazines, and difficult to find in organisations thousands of families to an understanding of commencing on 1 January has published one book in that are already lean and whose and individuals at risk or the vibrancy, commitment, 2022. English and two books in principal mission is to deliver in hardship, without ambitions and crucial expecting any reciprocity Before joining a full-time Mizo Chin. human services. Nonetheless contribution of the current or participation in the life placement at Ulverstone Since 2019 Gospel has one of the realities of seeking organisation. How this is of the Church on the part of and Sprent Congregations, been participating in the philanthropic support is achieved will depend to a those who have benefitted. Tasmania, in November wider work of the church as that benefactors and grant large degree on which of 2017, Gospel served as a a member of the Tasmanian making bodies will want 3. The Church has been central the causes and programs are supply minister at Noble Presbytery’s Pastoral to know that the need is to the shaping of chosen to seek support for, Park Uniting Church. In Relations Committee. Gospel genuine and that the group communities and the and the vehicles adopted 2019 Gospel was recognised and his wife Grace were is solvent and sustainable. traditional rituals of the for that gift-seeking. It’s an as a Minister of the Word volunteers at the Uniting They may also seek evidence communities, including exciting opportunity and within the Uniting Church Church Assembly meeting of measures being taken to in baptisms, confirmation, challenge that I will discuss in in Australia, through our in 2018 and members of ensure an organisation is both weddings and funerals. the next issue. process of reception of 2019 and 2021 Vic–Tas sustainable and capable of The Church has also ordained ministers from Synod meetings. Gospel delivering its mission. sponsored youth groups, Campbell Bairstow is Dean other denominations. lives with his wife, Grace, Assuming one’s house is employment programs and of Queen’s College at the Originally from the a lay preacher in training, in order, and that this can cultural activities. University of Melbourne, Methodist Church in and their two young-adult be demonstrated through and for 12 years was the 4. The Church has been a Upper Myanmar, Gospel children: daughter, Gloria, Deputy Warden and Dean public accountability, what public champion of human has served as a minister, and son, Ebenezer. Gloria of Trinity College. A Canon opportunities exist to increase rights and social justice. evangelist, missionary, and Ebenezer are now income through philanthropy, Emeritus of St Paul’s and teacher in a variety of completing their year 12 at and what are the keys 5. The Church has historically Cathedral, Melbourne, places including Malaysia Leighland Christian School to success? been a source of and a Patron of the Skyline and in a very wide range in Ulverstone. The first step in building independent, values and Education Foundation, of other roles. He has or refreshing a philanthropic faith-based education …. he has a distinguished earned degrees in Courtesy Uniting Church program is to ask ‘Why would record of engagement and These observations were theology, engaged in in Australia someone give us money?’ leadership in the not-for- distilled into some This is the heart of the matter profit sector nationally and immediate priorities and and the answer has to sit at the internationally. He has strong projects, including, for foundation of all next steps. connections in Gippsland, example, seeking funds and Debt and hope on the part and was the Principal of partnerships for delivering of organisations are rarely Gippsland Grammar School, Indigenous ministry, working compelling to prospective 1990 to 1994. benefactors, particularly in a There are some excellent resources available in the time when there are so many public domain. As well as a free weekly newsletter, public calls for financial Philanthropy Australia has an excellent resource hub, support and such clear cases including examples of cases for support. of inequality and hardship in See www.philanthropy.org.au/tools-resources. Australian society.

August 2021 The Gippsland Anglican Page 9 Ministry in action Kevin Broughton, Executive Support

When did you begin your role What does your work involve? as technology supports us, with the Diocese? from email on smartphones Whatever the Registrar and to cloud-based accounting My first opportunity was Bishop say (whoops, did I systems. Zoom meetings have presented over a piccolo write that?) What I meant replaced many of the face- and extra hot flat white with to say was strategic project to-face meetings, which has Bishop-in-Council member work and participation on opened up a wealth of input Philip Davis in June select governance bodies to from those who weren’t able 2019, shortly after I and advance tasks that ensure to travel, or were time-poor, my family moved alignment with strategic to join and collaborate much back to Gippsland after a direction and mission. The more readily. YouTube has sojourn in New Zealand analysis and presentation become a way to connect, and Sydney. The task at of findings is something I collaborate and communicate, hand was to review enjoy, especially when this and I’m sure its adoption the retirement villages facilitates one of my core will continue to grow. I can supported by the values, which is about being relive events I’ve had the Kevin enjoying an early-morning working breakfast on one of his visits to Clifton Waters Village at Bairnsdale Diocese as part of its able to make a difference privilege to attend, such as mission to provide – making sense of data Kate Campbell’s ordination, All change presents vision as we maintain our affordable living for the and facilitating decision- and access the personal opportunity, and the ability core values, deliver on active aged. I was acting making. I believe most insights on offer through the to move forward increment- mission and take the best CEO for a time, and things are achievable if you Gippsland Anglican channel. ally is so important. It also of ourselves and the I had the pleasure of break them down into small I commend the YouTube comes with anxiety that opportunities presented to helping a village of cottage enough chunks and you keep video ‘Lay Readers – Commun- together I believe we can move forward together. homes (some 10 years older moving forward, celebrating ion with Bishop Richard’ all contribute to overcoming. than I) continue to offer each and every achieve- (youtu.be/8s_s1nWvw84) for Some of these changes What would you say to independent living opportun- ment along the way. your watchlist. include initiatives enabling someone considering lay ities at Clifton Waters op shops to allow a ministry? Village in Bairnsdale, and How does COVID affect What changes have you seen greater online presence, Perhaps it is a cliche, but the operation of the Botterill Court in Morwell. across the Gippsland Diocese online church services and I believe the purpose of Registry Office? in recent times, and what Recently there’s been an using technology to allow life is to serve others expansion in the opportunities As COVID continues to changes are you anticipating? an even greater sharing of with your gifts and your to help the broader mission impact all aspects of our lives, I’m drawn to and inspired knowledge and information. talents. There are so many of the Diocese and I’ve the necessary safeguards by the new vision launched I look forward to more opportunities that we can joined the Registry Team as start to become second by the Bishop: Committed ‘Getting to know you’ choose to be able to Executive Support, working nature. Working from remote in Christ; Connecting in sessions from the Bishop, make a difference; why closely with the Registrar. locations becomes easier Service; Creative in Spirit. and helping facilitate the wouldn’t you? Literature and learning

That is, in general, faith Is Jesus in testimony is a generally FAITHFUL THEOLOGY: reliable bridge to personal History? knowledge. AN INTRODUCTION Dickson accepts that at by Graham A. Cole by John Dickson times human testimony The Good Book is flawed or malicious; so Crossway, 2020 Company, much depends on a person or writer’s general reliability Richard Prideaux 2020 and the coherence of their testimony. The remainder I have never been a fan of Richard Prideaux of the book is a defence systematic theology. Having of these characteristics in been a teacher of Biblical ohn Dickson is an relation to the text of the Studies/Texts and Traditions outstanding Australian New Testament. It is a and Religious Studies for Jhistorian and theologian, lively and interesting more than 30 years, much an Anglican priest and a as the historical writings discussion, and the of my reading has been in visiting academic at Oxford of the Roman historian truth and coherence biblical commentaries and University, and at Ridley Tacitus written just 20 of the New Testament texts on particular issues. I College in Melbourne. years later. E.P. Sanders, a writers are well defended have dipped into the greats theologically, to increase This little book (just $15.00 major historian of Judaism with clear evidence. for theological examinations our theological awareness at Koorong) is deceptive in the centuries before and Of course, the key and particular issues, but and theological ability and – for something small it after Christ, and no friend of argument in Dickson’s that’s not the same as to think God’s thoughts packs quite a punch. Dickson Christian apologetics or of defence is the final chapter on reading a complete systematic after him.” is mounting an argument theology, nevertheless writes the resurrection. His argument theology. Although I have Five sources of knowledge that, like many legal cases, in The Historical Figure of here goes to a person’s belief read through Calvin’s about systematic theology most historical knowledge Jesus (Penguin Books, 1993, about the universe itself. If Institutes twice over the are evident in the chapter is based on testimony of and quoted by Dickson): ‘the laws of nature’ define years, he is an easy read structure of Graham Cole’s those who were present at the limits of what is possible, compared with the formidable book: ‘The word of revelation’ There are no substantial the event. This is so then there is no place for demands of Karl Barth in 14 (the Bible), ‘The witness of doubts about the general particularly for times before a miracle of resurrection. volumes, Wolfhart Pannenberg Christian thought and practice: course of Jesus’ life: when and cameras, electronic recording But if one sees those laws in three, Edward Schillebeeckx past and present’ (church where he lived, approximately and television. as pointing to the existence in two or even Paul Tillich in history), ‘The world of human when and where he died, and The overwhelming of a law-giver, to God, one volume! When my son brokenness’ (world history, the sort of thing that he did conclusion established in then of course the possibility Andy placed Graham Cole’s the nature of man and the during his public activity. chapter 1 of this book is of resurrection is real. little paperback in my hand problem of evil), ‘The work that the vast majority of Dickson goes on to argue Dickson's historical defence I thought, “now’s the time of wisdom’ (human intellect historians today, whether that in fact much of what we of the resurrection rests on to start.” and insight, ideas and faith) Christian believers or not, ‘know to be true’, we accept the fact that the evidence is This is an excellent book and ‘The way of worship: acknowledge that Jesus of by faith. He writes: early, it is widespread (has for anyone to read to find putting it all together in Nazareth was a real figure more than one source) and the out what the mystery of thought and life’. In in the history of Roman- … through long experience of witnesses are credible. systematic theology is and this final section, Cole occupied Galilee and Judea. interacting with others in the This is an engaging whether it is worth the focuses helpfully on the Historians accept that world, we have come to think book to give to a Christian effort. The Rev’d Dr doctrine of the Trinity. the four New Testament that it is wise, most of the time, seeker or simply to Peter Adam writes “We This little book comes Gospel accounts of Jesus’ to put a good measure of trust remind a believer why are all theologians, and with scriptural and general activities and the comments in the testimony of others, they believed in the first we all practise theology, indexes, and a guide to of Paul the Apostle in when those people seem to place. It comes with good or bad. Ministers and further reading. It can be his letters are bona fide be giving that testimony in useful suggestions for lay people need to learn read comfortably in two days. historical accounts as valid good faith. further reading. how to do theology, to think Five stars.

See What You Made Me Do presented by Jess Hill SBS on Demand

Cathrine Muston abuse are changing in Australia and around the world. The series Intimate partner violence is explores how abuse not new and, unfortunately, evolves in a relationship as is not diminishing. What well as the risks involved is changing is our under- in leaving an abusive partner. standing of this violence There is nothing quite and the way in which we as like hearing someone’s story a society are advocating to in their own words, and that address it. is what this documentary The SBS three-part televis- series provides. Among ion documentary See What others, there are interviews Photo courtesy SBS You Made Me Do is based with the family of Hannah on the book of the same Clarke, a woman who a former partner more than This is not comfortable The documentary paints a name by investigative was murdered, along with 30 years ago, and who has viewing, but it is likely clear picture of what coercive journalist Jess Hill, who also her three children, by her been one of the foremost that you will gain a better control looks like and why presents the series. It gives estranged husband in 2020. campaigners of better ways understanding of how the our justice system is being us access to how police and Also featured is Phil Cleary, of dealing with violence lines in a relationship can pressured to include it in court responses to domestic whose sister was killed by against women. tip over into abuse. our criminal code.

August 2021 The Gippsland Anglican Page 11 Events Anglicare Victoria booklet supports Sing a New Song Saturday 7 August, 10.30 am – 2.30 pm important life conversations St Paul’s Anglican Cathedral, 149 Cunningham St, Sale This workshop is for clergy, choir leaders, choir members and anyone interested in extending their knowledge Cathrine Muston of church music in local parishes and communities. Conducted by Stuart Connew, organist and ow do you want to Director of Music, Anglican Parish of the Parks, be remembered? St Silas and St Anselm, Albert Park H When loved ones BYO lunch pass, our days (and nights) are ambushed by the grief $20, $15 concession (cash only) of losing them. Amongst the Bookings/enquiries to Susanna Pain, 0418 637 469, [email protected]. grief we will have to make important decisions, often in consultation with other CMS Victoria 2021 Warragul dinner family members, about how With local cross-cultural workers Chris and Julie Dean best to honour our loved one and provide a space to Saturday 14 August, 5.30 pm tell stories of our loss. But St Paul’s Warragul Anglican Church where to start? 96 Victoria St, Warragul Anglicare Victoria has COVID limit of 50 people at this event developed a booklet to assist Tickets close Friday 6 August in such situations. Called Ensuring Peace of Mind, the booklet provides prompts for Feast of Blessed Mary recording end-of-life wishes. 15 August, St Thomas’ Church Bunyip There are pages dedicated Eucharist at 11 am followed by lunch and concluding to the funeral arrangements, with Evensong at 2.30 pm key people to contact, and musical preferences, among You are welcome but please book in for lunch. other things. It also provides Contact Raelene: (03) 9793 2215 a place to record where important documents and Events at The Abbey Raymond Island key contact information are (All bookings and queries to Anna, (03) 5156 6580, stored, all of which will make [email protected].) the days after your passing 1–25 First Parade Raymond Island slightly easier for loved ones in the knowledge that you Exploring Spiritual Direction are being remembered as you wished. Spiritual Direction Taster Day with Dr Cath Connelly Although the booklet is not and The Rev’d John Stewart designed to replace a will or Friday 13 August, 10.00 am – 3.00 pm other legal documents, it can BYO lunch, tea and coffee provided. give your family and loved ones the information needed Diocesan Retreat to put your affairs in order Friday 27 August (5 pm) – Saturday 28 August (3.30 pm) with the minimum of distress. With retreat leader Dr Richard Treloar, For a copy of Ensuring Bishop of Gippsland Peace of Mind, contact Cathrine Muston at Anglicare Twin share $135 (+$35 for single accommodation); Victoria: 0458 450 370, non-residential, including meals, $85 Cathrine.Muston@ anglicarevic.org.au. Island Pilgrimage For those who missed Monday 13 September (evening) – Friday 17 September out on the highly successful With Russell Smith, Cath Connelly estate planning seminar and The Rev’d Edie Ashley held in late 2019, St Paul’s Giving a gift Cathedral in Sale plans to The three full days (Tuesday–Thursday) are at the heart host another on Thursday that lasts of the pilgrimage and will each have their own 16 September. Bequests to Anglican Diocese of Gippsland pilgrimage walk and focus. For more information, or Both Russell and Cath have walked the Camino The Gippsland Diocese has been blessed with the generosity to book your place, contact de Santiago. Cath Connelly brings her insight, experience Mary Croxford: (03) 9412 of Anglicans and others in support of its mission. One form of support you can offer is a bequest in your will – to the Diocese, your and gifts to accompany us on this walk and spiritual 6006, 0419 439 038. own parish or for a particular purpose. journey, and she will bring her songs and harp. To find out more, visit www.gippsanglican.org.au and search Russell is a seasoned walker, a lover of pilgrimage Cathrine Muston is ‘bequests’, or contact Richard Connelly (03 5144 2044). Anglicare Victoria’s and a man of deep faith, who will assist us as Community Development Always consult a solicitor when preparing or amending your will. we walk the land. Officer, Parish Partnerships.

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