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Evangelicals Attacked for Schools Work by Amaris Cole Volunteer Inside Schools Egypt: Is it The latest INSIDE getting any arts and better for media Christians? reviewed, p6 p11 THE FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2013 No: 6199 www.churchnewspaper.com PRICE £1.35 1,70j US$2.20 CHURCH OF ENGLAND THE ORIGINAL CHURCH NEWSPAPER ESTABLISHED IN 1828 NEWSPAPER Evangelicals attacked for schools work By Amaris Cole volunteer inside schools. cant and growing incursion of about the message of these volun- by name in the report, OAC The accusation that these evangelical organisations into teers, ‘exposing their children to (Open Air Campaigns) Ministries THE HUMAN rights of parents groups are ‘infiltrating’ and publicly funded education’. unwelcome and wholly inappro- GB, has responded to the claims who chose a non-religious ‘manipulating’ children has been The NSS has now written to the priate religious evangelism and that they are ‘targeting and upbringing for their children met by harsh criticism by the Education Secretary Michael proselytisation’. exploiting’ schools. are being undermined by faith groups concerned, including Gove to ask for national guidance Shortfalls in religious educa- OAC National Director Peter groups ‘preaching’ in schools, thousands of volunteers across on the work of outside visitors, tion, as identified by Ofsted, was Kennelly said: “OAC is trusted a secular report claims. the country who donate their time particularly these faith groups. causing many head teachers to because we are professional and The National Secular Society to run these clubs for young peo- The secular organisations says accept help from external reli- do not cross any inappropriate has criticized the involvement of ple. there has been a ‘marked gious groups, the report sug- boundaries. evangelical Christian organisa- The report, Evangelism in State increase’ in the number of parents gests. tions in assemblies and clubs who Schools, claims ‘there is a signifi- contacting them with concerns One of the groups mentioned Continued on page 4 New leader of Fresh Expressions unveiled By Amaris Cole “I am also excited that the Canon Potter says it is a Rev Dr Martyn Atkins, General great privilege to take on this CANON PHIL POTTER will Secretary of the Methodist new role for the next phase of succeed Bishop Graham Church, will be chairman of its development, believing in Cray as the next Archbish- the Board of Fresh Expres- the movement that is ‘trans- ops’ Missioner and leader sions. I am grateful to God for forming the missional life of so of the Fresh Expressions the growth we have already many churches in this country team, the Archbishops seen through Fresh Expres- and around the world’. announced this week. sions and for the other denomi- Paying tribute to previous It was announced on Mon- nations with whom this leaders Bishops Steven Croft day by the Archbishops of Can- ministry is shared.” and Graham Cray, Canon Pot- terbury and York that Canon The Archbishop of York, ter said he looks forward to Potter will take up the role at John Sentamu, said: “Phil Pot- building on their foundations. the beginning of April 2014. ter has a strong track record in Canon Potter said: “Liver- The Archbishop of Canter- pioneer ministry in his own pool has been a very special bury, Justin Welby, is said to be Diocese of Liverpool and place for me and I will always ‘delighted’. beyond. I am confident that his be grateful for the support of “Phil is a skilled and imagi- leadership of the Fresh the Diocese and the way it has native practitioner whose Expressions team will encouraged the development achievements as a pioneer min- strengthen the Church’s mis- of fresh expressions of church. ister and church builder have sion as both Fresh Expres- “I will take that spirit of open- been extraordinary,” the Arch- sions and inherited Church ness with me into this new bishop said. “At the same time, work together to proclaim challenge and would pray that I would like to express my Christ afresh in this and for this third phase of Fresh deep thanks to Bishop Graham coming generations. He has Expressions will see many for his five years of distin- my full support and will be in more people champion its min- Canon Phil Potter and Bishop Graham Cray guished service. my prayers.” istry and effectiveness.” PETER MULLEN 7 • COMMENT 7 • LETTERS 8 • ANDREW CAREY 10 • CLERGY MOVES 14 • BOB MAYO 15 • PAUL RICHARDSON 16 2 www.churchnewspaper.com Friday October 18, 2013 News Inside... Pop-up café draws the The original Church newspaper News . .1-5 Your Church . .2 UK News . .1-4 World News . .5 crowds to St Martin’s Comment A NEW CAFÉ in the courtyard at St Jeremy Moodey . .6 Martin-in-the-Fields has been opened, Leader . .7 designed by Platform 5 Architects. Peter Mullen . .7 Church leaders at St Martin’s wanted a Letters . .8 welcoming facility for local workers, Nigel Nelson . .9 residents and tourists, that would also Andrew Carey . .10 generate additional income to support Graham Kings . .10 the work of the church and the long- Books . .11 term preservation of its listed build- ings. The Café in the Courtyard, located in the corner opposite St Martin’s East Window, is a small and self-contained temporary struc- ture with a simple design. The contempo- rary materials are a visual contrast to the historic surroundings and provide a focus Arts and Media . .11 for the site. Janey Lee Grace . .12 Since the opening in June this year, it has Crossword . .12 welcomed almost 9,000 visitors and is expected to serve up to 15,000 people by the The Record end of the season. Classifieds . .13 Peter Allen, Partner at Platform 5 Archi- Clergy Moves . .14 tects, said: “We are delighted at the success Spiritual Director . .15 of The Café in the Courtyard. As we had Sunday Service . .15 hoped, it is a stylish little building that has Bob Mayo . .15 brought a fresh identity and new activity to Paul Richardson . .16 an otherwise underused pocket of London, and sites.” delighted to see the launch of the Café in the People . .16 and valuable additional income to St Martin- Allyson Hargreaves, Business Operations Courtyard. Our customers love it – and we Milestones . .16 in-the-Fields. We believe our response Director at St Martin-in-the-Fields Ltd, said: are pleased to see some of them returning Next week’s news . .16 offers solutions for similar organisations “After several years in the planning we are several times during the week.” Two clergy among the 101 most influential gays in the UK By Amaris Cole noted that he was the first person openly in a same-sex he was listed as the 95th most important LGBT person in marriage to be nominated as an Anglican bishop in 2003, 2013. THE 2013 Pink List has recognised two members of although he later withdrew. On Twitter, Richard Coles said: “It is good to be in such the clergy in its run-down of the 101 most influential John has previously featured on the Pink List, and was company.” gay, lesbian and transgender people that made a dif- quoted for being pro-gay marriage because “I’m sure God Paris Lees, Editor of META magazine, was placed Num- ference this year. is too.” ber One on the Pink List, with the judges believing she The Dean of St Albans Cathedral, Jeffrey John, and the The Rev Richard Coles made his first appearance on the was ‘leading a slow but determined change in attitudes for Rev Richard Coles were both credited on the list, compiled list, noted for being a former member of The Commu- the better’. by the Independent on Sunday. nards, as well as co-presenting Saturday Live on Radio 4. Peter Tatchell, Sue Perkins and Carol Ann Duffy also In the description of the Dean, who ranked 71st, it was As a keen Tweeter with over 50,000 followers on the site, placed highly. Church News from Your your diocese Guildford: Guildford Cathedral has funds for repairs and development. In addi- cil (WCC), has been awarded a first-round into Paddington and complementing West- received initial support from the Heritage tion to the HLF full application, a further pass and development funding of £263,000 minster Council’s plans for significant Lottery Fund (HLF) for a £4.5m bid for £2.2 million is needed – of which £1.3m is from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) for housing renewal and economic develop- repairs to the Cathedral fabric and develop- partnership funding for the HLF project. the restoration of St Mary Magdalene’s ment in the area. Fr Henry Everett, the ment of its project: Securing Guildford The Dean, the Very Rev Dianna Gwilliams, Church as a new heritage centre in Vicar of St Mary Magdalene’s, added: Cathedral’s future: treasures, memories said: “We’re absolutely delighted that the Paddington, as well as continuing as a “This project is about honouring the inten- and stories revealed. A grant of £329,100 Heritage Lottery Fund has given us this parish church in one of the most multiply tion of the original founders of St Mary has been awarded to fund development support. The building is at risk and this is a deprived wards in Westminster and greater Magdalene’s to bring joy, light, colour and work towards submitting a full application vital first step towards both its repair and to London. The project will involve the a sense of pride to this very deprived area next year with a view to starting work in secure its future. There is a long journey restoration of the Grade 1 listed church, of Westminster.” 2015.
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