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WELCOME

Refreshed by summer sun and relaxation, this edition of Faith in Sussex turns our attention to the future. My prayer is that we shall now be more eager, more willing, and more cheerful about our vocation to be the disciples of Jesus Christ.

Many if us will have been hugely encouraged by summer gatherings to pray, study and celebrate with other Chirstians. Within our own diocese the Household of Faith conference and the HTB Focus week at Camber have both been rich sources of grace and blessing, as have the New Wine gathering in Somerset and Walsingham’s youth pilgrimage.

Now I ask your prayers for the work that lies ahead of us this autumn.

Please pray for Richard and his team as they move us into the final stages of shaping our diocesan strategy for 2015 - 2020. May they enable us to be wise in the leading of the Holy Spirit, attentive to the world’s pain and energised by the enormity of God’s mission of love.

Please pray also for Bishop Mark and the team that is hosting September’s Clergy Conference, Thy Kingdom Come. May this conference renew all of us who serve as , and in our conformity to Jesus Christ, our love for his body, the Church, and our compassion for the world that he has redeemed.

Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful people: kindle in us the fire of your love.

+Martin

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CONTENTS

PRAYER SPACES 6 - 9 2014 of deacons and priests IN SCHOOLS / 14-15 10 - 13 News across the Diocese 14 - 15 Prayer Spaces in Schools Spotlight on Bury CE Primary School 16 Clergy Conference - Thy Kingdom Come 17 Hope 14 18 Remembering the fallen 19 Neville Manning: Stories behind the hymns BRING HOME 20 - 21 Bring home the harvest THE HARVEST / 20-21 22 - 23 God’s Acre 24 - 25 Celebrating our lay readers with Diocesan Rural Officer, Mark Betson 26 Church in Society 27 Feuerstein Conference 2014 28 - 29 Overseas Focus A FESTIVAL OF 30 - 31 John Perry - 70 years in ministry 32 St Nicolas Pevensey restoration project COMMUNITY / 34-35 33 Make more of multimedia The story of a parish building 34 - 35 Diocesan Mission Fund News links with its neighbours 36 - 37 Money Matters 38 - 39 Church Maintenance 40 Books and Reviews UNDERSTANDING 41 Cathedral Events

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The seventeen deacons pictured in the Bishop’s gardens ISSUE 2 7

A VERY PROMISING BEGINNING

Bishop Martin ordained seventeen men and women as deacons of the Church of England in a memorable service at on Saturday June 28. The cathedral was full to capacity with family, friends and members of the churches across the diocese who all came to support and celebrate the day. There was a sense of renewed hope for the future of the parishes where the seventeen deacons will serve.

For those ordained, the events confirm the calling they have received from God to serve the Church and its people. It reminds us that God calls to all in many forms to equip the Church to care for one another and serve the wider community outside the Church.

Jimmy Young Horsham St Mary Alice Whalley Moulsecomb Chris Sutton Slaugham & Staplefield Common Christian Mitchell Uckfield Christine Keyte Rustington Irene Smale Chichester St Pancras Jo King Pagham Joy Collins Hastings area Kate Lawson Hove All Saints Mark Ashworth Crowborough Martin Mills Bolney and Cowfold Pauline Ingram Maresfield & Nutley Philip Edell West Worthing Stephanie Gardner Beeding & Bramber with Botolphs Steve Burston Worth Sue Wilkinson Lewes St Anne, St Michael & St Thomas Tanya Hockley Stone Cross with North Langley 8 FAITH IN SUSSEX

ALSO ORDAINED AS PRIESTS WERE 15 DEACONS FROM LAST YEAR. THESE TOOK PLACE IN VARIOUS VENUES ACROSS THE DIOCESE

In a moving ceremony, , , ordained three women as priests at St Paul’s in Chichester: Karen Young, Sarah Flashman and Dr Alison Green. This was the first time in the history of the diocese that a serving bishop had ordained women deacons as priests. Karen Young will continue to serve in St Paul’s; Sarah Flashman in the benefice of Southbourne with West Thorney and Dr Alison Green in Chichester Cathedral.

Mischa Richards was ordained priest in St Martin’s Brighton by , . Mischa serves his curacy in the Brighton Benefice of St Martin and St with St Alban.

Five deacons were ordained priest at All Saints in Hove by Bishop of Lewes, Richard Jackson. Duncan Fraser serves his curacy in Eastbourne; Brian New in Nuthurst; Tom Robson in Angmering; Carl Smith in St Andrew’s, Burgess Hill and Jill Simpson in Ferring.

At St Mary’s in East Grinstead, Alex Baxter and David Hadfield were ordained priest by Mark Sowerby, Bishop of Horsham. Alex serves his curacy in St Andrew’s, Eastbourne and David in St Mary’s, East Grinstead.

At St Anne’s, Lewes the Bishop of Lewes, Richard Jackson, ordained four deacons to the priesthood. They were Pauline Lucas, who serves in Seaford; Paul Mundy at St Mary’s, Barcombe; Imtiaz Trask, who serves the benefice of Frant and Eridge and Alexander Wood who serves his curacy in St Peter’s, Brighton.

If you believe that God may be calling you to the ordained ministry, or would like to explore how your gifts can be best used in the Church please contact your vicar.

Revd Lu Gale will soon take up her new post as Diocesan Director of Ordinands and contacts details will be communicated out as soon as possible. ISSUE 2 9

Duncan Fraser, Brian New, Tom Robson and Carl Smith and Jill Simpson pictured at All Saint’s Hove with the Bishop of Lewes

Karen, Alison and Sarah pictured at St Paul’s Chichester with the Bishop of Lewes

Mischa Richards at St Martin’s Brighton

Pauline Lucas, Paul Mundy, Imtiaz Trask and Alexander Wood pictured at St Anne, Lewes

Alex Baxter and David Hadfield at St Mary East Grinstead 10 FAITH IN SUSSEX

NEWS ACROSS OUR DIOCESE

A FOURTH ARCHDEACONRY HAS BEEN FORMED A fourth archdeaconry has been formed following a period of consultation. The (L to R) David Cuff, Latest TV channel director; Archdeaconry of Brighton Rev Martin Poole; Angi Maariani, director of Latest Homes OLD BOYS REUNITE and Lewes came into effect on Friday August 01. The 21 FOR SCHOOL’S deaneries are now organised LOCAL TV STUDIO 400TH ANNIVERSARY within the four archdeaconries IS BLESSED as follows: The Bishop of Chichester led Brighton’s very own local TV a special church service for ARCHDEACONRY OF station has been blessed. more than 300 former pupils CHICHESTER Reverend Martin Poole, of St of Steyning Grammar and their Arundel & Bognor Chichester Luke’s Prestonville in Brighton, families to celebrate the school’s Westbourne blessed the channel’s new 400th anniversary. Worthing studios on Monday August 11 - St Andrew and St Cuthman the day of St Clare, the patron ARCHDEACONRY OF saint of television. Church was full to capacity with HASTINGS old boys and their partners, Battle & Bexhill Bill Smith, founder of Latest former teachers, former heads Dallington TV, said: “Brighton is a quirky, including Lloyd Harrison (1975 Eastbourne vibrant and ultimately a fun -1978), Peter Senior (1995-2006) Hastings place so we wanted to think of and Maureen Ashley (2006- Rotherfield something appropriate ahead 2007), Arundel and South Downs Rye of our launch. “When the idea of MP Nick Herbert and Jeremy Uckfield a blessing was suggested from Hunt, County ARCHDEACONRY OF the Diocese of Chichester we Council’s cabinet member for HORSHAM jumped at the chance. education and skills. Cuckfield He said: “It’s great to be able to Headteacher Nick Wergan said: East Grinstead bless our local television station “It has been fantastic meeting Horsham ahead of its launch in Brighton so many former students, former Hurst on the very day when the church colleagues and honoured Midhurst remembers the patron saint of guests as we mark our 400th Petworth television. anniversary.” Storrington ARCHDEACONRY OF Latest TV in Brighton and Hove You can contact George Barker, BRIGHTON & LEWES was one of the first of 25 cities who runs the Old Boys’ Network, Brighton in the country to be awarded a on 01832 280477, email Hove 12-year local TV licence and will [email protected] or Lewes & Seaford broadcast for up to 24 hours a visit www.sgsob.co.uk. day, seven days a week from August 28 with news and sport Archdeacons at the heart of our channel. Hastings - Philip Jones Broadcasting on Freeview Chichester - Douglas McKittrick Channel 8 and Virgin 159, as Horsham - Brighton well as on demand online. and Hove – currently vacant. ISSUE 2 11

KEY APPOINTMENTS Diocesan Director of Ordinands appointed Reverend Lucille Gale, currently Officer for Lay Mission and Ministry in the Diocese of Southwark, has been appointed to the post of Diocesan Director of Ordinands within the Discipleship and Evangelism Team from October 1st. Welcoming the appointment Bishop Martin said: “We will benefit greatly from Lu’s skills and experience in the important task of encouraging and nurturing vocations to ministry. ” Lu trained for the ministry at Salisbury & Wells Theological College and was ordained in 1994 and Priest in 1995. She served her title at Welling, St Mary the Virgin (1994-1997) and was then Chaplain at the University of Greenwich (1997-2000) and then returned to Welling as Vicar in 2000 NEW ARCHDEACON Interim Diocesan Secretary appointed OF HORSHAM Nicholas Taylor has been appointed to the role of Fiona Windsor takes up Interim Diocesan Secretary taking over from Angela her new post as Archdeacon of Sibson OBE, who left for Lincoln diocese on August 8. Horsham in October. Nick is a gifted leader, manager and advisor with Fiona’s appointment was almost 20 years board-level experience and a proven announced in July. She said: “I track record for change and issues management am hugely excited about joining bringing a wealth of relevant experience to the role. the Diocese of Chichester. Former police chief appointed to safeguarding role I especially look forward to serving the parishes and Martin Richards (QPM MSt Cantab LLB) former Chief deaneries of the archdeaconry Constable of Sussex Police, has been appointed as of Horsham.” the Independent Chair of the Safeguarding Advisory Panel in the Diocese of Chichester. The Bishop of Chichester said he looked forward to welcoming He takes over the helm of the advisory panel from Fiona to the Diocese. “It is a Keith Akerman, who stepped down from his post particular joy that Fiona has as Chair earlier this year. Bishop Martin said the immense experience in work appointment ‘will cement the partnership that we with women in ministry across a have been building with statutory agencies and other range of deaneries and parishes voluntary associations committed to the safety of - something which I hope she vulnerable people and the wellbeing of everyone as a will continue to enjoy here fundamental characteristic of society.’ in this Diocese as one of our Margaret Gibson is now PA to Bishop Martin archdeacons. Margaret can be contacted on 01243 782161 Canon Fiona succeeds The Venerable who Joanne Dunk is Interim PA to Bishop Richard retired this month after serving Joanne can be contacted on 01273 421021 in the role for 11 years. PA to Bishop Mark is currently vacant 12 FAITH IN SUSSEX

NEWS CONTINUED

BISHOP HELPS TO MARK MERIDIAN DAY BISHOP HOSTS DISCUSSION The Bishop of Lewes, Richard Jackson, helped to ON DEBT AND HUNGER mark the Meridian Day anniversary celebrations this summer by blessing the Monument at Community and business leaders gathered for Peacehaven. He was joined by civic leaders and a half-day meeting at the Bishop’s Palace in the local people who came along to share in the summer to discuss the growing problems of festivities. He said: “I was delighted to be part of financial exclusion and food poverty in Sussex. the Meridian Day celebrations at Peacehaven. It Bishop Martin, who organised the event, was a joy to meet and lead members of the local recognised that a number of organisations in community in prayer.” Sussex are dedicated to tackling the problems In 1984, the National Maritime Museum, of which of debt and hunger. He said: “As a church, we’re the Royal Observatory in Greenwich is a part, using our good offices to bring them together. The encouraged people up and down the Line to aim is to help strengthen existing partnerships, and organise events in order to mark the so-called to forge new partnerships so that people in need ‘centenary’ of the Prime Meridian. Although the don’t slip between the cracks,” said Dr Warner. International Meridian conference took place in He added: “With a presence in every community, October 1884, the Museum designated Tuesday the Diocese is well-placed to support these front- 26 June as ‘Meridian Day’, on the grounds that line organisations further. any outdoor events would be less likely to be affected by the weather. The Museum acted The Bishop of Lewes chaired the roundtable on as a coordinating centre for activities and kept behalf of Bishop Martin who was called away to interested parties informed of developments take a funeral. though a series of bulletins.

SONGS OF PRAISE ON THE RAILWAY Worshippers took part in a service led by the Bishop of Horsham on board the Bluebell Railway. The train went from Horsted Keynes to East Grinstead and Sheffield Park stations for the event on July 20. It followed songs of praise and a picnic at Kingscote Station, organised jointly by churches in the deaneries of Cuckfield, East Grinstead and Uckfield. Rev John Twisleton, vicar of Horsted Keynes, said: “We’ve found the event to be a great builder of inter-parish and inter-deanery fellowship over the five years we’ve held it and we had in the region of 300 people from the church and community.” ISSUE 2 13

CHRISTIAN RUTH’S PERSONAL BOOKSHOP SCOOPS CHALLENGE TO HELP TOP AWARD ORPHANS An independent Christian Ruth Sowerby, wife of the Bishop bookshop in Chichester won the of Horsham, is in training for UK Independent Small Christian a 10k run in aid of a Kenyan Retail Store of the Year Award orphanage. for 2014 at a ceremony at the Ruth was part of a diocesan Hayes Conference Centre in group which went to Kenya and Derbyshire. our link dioceses of Nakuru,

Honoured: From left, Jeffrey Bridges, Richard St Olav, which is run by the St Nyahururu and Kericho earlier Andrews, Crawford and Co loss adjuster Olav Trust, opened in 2009 and this year. The trip included a David Townsend, churchwarden Ken Jones, Sandra Cooper from EIG and Keith Nickels from is managed by Bradley Smith, visit to St Nicholas’ Home, an Brighton Stained Glass a churchwarden of St Mary’s orphanage for about 30 children Church in Barnham. aged from eight to 19. HERITAGE AWARD He said: “It is a great honour They have all lost at least one for us to win this award and I parent, though 70 per cent FOR BLAZE CHURCH am really delighted to receive are orphans, most because of it on behalf of our team and our Aids. The rest are from at risk A church devastated by fire has trustees. This is a first for St single-parent families, often been honoured in the Sussex Olav and we are thrilled to have referred by parishes. There Heritage Trust Awards. been nominated.’’ is no government funding St Mary Magdalene in and the home is dependent The shop is housed in the oldest Whatlington, East Sussex, had to on donations. The diocese of building in Chichester, a Saxon be painstakingly restored after Chichester is generous in this church dating back to around the blaze on St Swithun’s day in respect but still more is needed. 1050 and dedicated to St Olave 2010. Now it has been named or Olaf, King Olaf Haraldsson, Ruth said it was in a “moment in the awards’ Ecclesiastical Patron Saint of Norway, who of madness” that she accepted Category. lived from 995 to 1030 and was a 50th birthday challenge from Jeffrey Bridges, churchwarden canonised in 1164. her sister and agreed to run the for more than ten years, said: Swansea Bay 10k on September It contains evidence of late 11th “We were delighted to receive 21. She said: “For someone century work and was partly this award from the Sussex who has never run or wanted rebuilt in the late 13th and Heritage Trust. The restoration to, this is quite a challenge for early 14th centuries and further involved many people over me. I didn’t even own a pair restored in the 19th century. It three years and the award is of trainers. But it’s nothing remains a consecrated place of for everyone who has worked compared to the challenges that worship, although services are on the project, which was those children face on a daily now held only annually. principally financed by the basis and with a future that is Ecclesiastical Insurance Group The shop is open Monday uncertain.” EIG and led by architect Richard to Saturday, from 9.30am to “Please sponsor me and enable Andrews.” 5pm, and provides Christian these children to have the publications for adults and The church was rededicated lifesaving things they need such children, gifts, CDs, greetings by the Bishop of Chichester as mosquito nets and sports cards and a wide range of in February this year. A slate equipment that will enable them church supplies. plaque has now been affixed to to have fun and enjoy just being the building for all to see. children.” You can now sponsor Ruth online from appeals page of our website: www.chichester. anglican.org/appeal 14 FAITH IN SUSSEX

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PrayIN SCHOOLS

When you next pass Bury CE Primary School, look into the car park and you should see trees with different coloured ribbons floating in the breeze.

Each ribbon represents a prayer written by one of the children. The prayer could be for a friend, a grandpa, a gerbil or world peace. The prayer could be for you.

The children have been learning during ‘”prayer space week” that we all need prayer and we all need to pray.

Prayer spaces are created in schools to give a place for children - and others - to focus their prayers on different themes. Different creative stimuli can be used to help.

At Bury Primary School, in Pulborough, a team from the church, helped by staff and friends, set up a week-long prayer space area in tents in the field behind the swimming pool. ISSUE 2 15

In the first tent, the “post it zone”, children were out pictures of themselves and list the gifts they asked to reflect for a while and then write a short had been given by God. They could write prayers prayer. For each prayer they were given a ribbon for the world or for their family. A massive pair of in a colour representing the type of prayer - green hands entitled “He’s got the whole world in his for a sorry prayer, red for a please prayer. There hands” was there for children to write their own were also “wow” prayers and thank you prayers. names on as a symbol of belonging to God. Before they went back to class, the children tied their ribbons to one of the four fruit trees donated On the final day, pupils and parents met Father by New Place Nurseries. David for collective worship. The children explained and re-enacted what they had learnt Zone two was the prayer tent where the children and felt about the week. It was an outside were encouraged to reflect on their prayers and assembly for an important reason - tied to the widen them. In an atmosphere calmed by music back of the stage were three helium-filled golden and visual aids such as bubble tubes, lava lamps, balloons. Each represented a class in school with candle lighting and comfortable cushions, children the names of each pupil attached. These were could spend a quiet few moments considering prayer balloons symbolising all the children’s forgiving others and being forgiven, telling God prayers and when released by Father David, they their worries and letting them go. They considered raced heavenward. the beauty of creation and the love of God.

Zone three was the craft area where the children could make paper chain prayers, draw and cut 16 FAITH IN SUSSEX CLERGY CONFERENCE 2014

The Chichester Diocesan Clergy conference is just days away with talks, seminars and activity to stimulate and inspire all the clergy. A cast of motivating speakers has been arranged and each will deliver keynote sessions in their field of work with the theme Thy Kingdom Come.

The conference, at Kent Mike Ovey is the principal of and numerically. Bishop University from September 8 Oak Hill Theological College Martin will be revealing to 11, will open with Canon Dr who was ordained in this the summary results of the Christina Baxter CBE, former diocese and specialises consultations and inviting principal of St. John’s College in trinitarian theology, contributions to the next Nottingham and Chairwoman soteriology and apologetics. stage in discerning the of the House of Laity on The theme for his talk will Diocesan strategy. Working General Synod. Dr Baxter was be Thy Kingdom Come in groups will be addressing the closing speaker at the last the Church. In addition there these key themes over the diocesan clergy conference will be a range of seminars autumn. and will be reflecting on including Fresh Expressions. developments in the Church of England and this diocese In addition there will be over the intervening years. morning devotions led by The Very Revd Catherine If you would like to support the diocesan clergy you may Camila Batmanghelidjh CBE Ogle, Dean of Birmingham like to use this prayer: was nominated in 2013 by Cathedral, who was one BBC Radio 4’s Woman’s Hour of the first women to be as one of the top 100 most ordained in the Church of Almighty God, powerful women in the UK. England and who has served who called your She is the founder of Kids on the College Council of the Church to witness Company, a charity which College of the Resurrection, that you were in Christ cares for 17,000 vulnerable Mirfield, and been religious reconciling the world children and young people in affairs editor at BBC Radio to yourself: help us London, and her theme will Leeds for four years. be Thy Kingdom Come for to proclaim the good children and young people. Each day there will be a news of your love, conference Eucharist with that all who hear it Philip Blond is a political the Wednesday service in may philosopher, theologian and Canterbury Cathedral. The be drawn to you; founder of the ResPublica Bishops will preach at these through him who was think-tank focusing on services with Bishop Martin developing practical solutions speaking about serving the lifted up on the cross, to socio-economic and common good, Bishop Mark and reigns with you, cultural problems in the on the theme of re-imagining in the unity of the Holy UK. His theme will be Thy ministry and Bishop Richard Spirit, one God, now Kingdom Come in society. on growth, both spiritually and for ever. Amen ISSUE 2 17 HOPE 14 REMEMBRANCE, MISSION AND CHRISTMAS CAROLS

Coastal towns across East and West Sussex played a special part in the Great War - SILENT NIGHT CAROL SERVICES Eastbourne, for example, was home to the largest convalescent camp in the country and treated Looking ahead to Christmas, HOPE is working 150,000 soldiers. Memorials in churches and with Sports Chaplaincy UK to stage Silent Night workplaces across Chichester Diocese record the Carol Services. names of the thousands who died in the conflict. On Christmas Eve 1914, the fighting stopped and Throughout the next four years, communities will enemies ventured into No Man’s Land to talk and be marking centenary events from the First World exchange gifts. Some even played football. British War and special resources have been prepared to soldier, Albert Moren, who was in the front- help churches connect with local communities at line trenches wrote home about hearing Silent these remembrance moments. Night sung during the truce: ‘It was a beautiful moonlit night, frost on the ground, white almost Many churches and the cathedral started their everywhere ... And then they sang “Stille Nacht” - commemorations on 4 August with lights out and “Silent Night”. I shall never forget it. It was one of a candlelit vigil marking the time when war was the highlights of my life.’ declared 100 years ago. This year a version of the carol Silent Night, As part of the Hope14 year of mission, HOPE and specially adapted for Hope14’s Greater Love HOPE’s partners have prepared the ‘Greater Love’ initiative, will be sung in sports stadia, churches resources to help churches mark the centenary and wherever people sing Christmas carols. of World War 1. The Silent Night Carol Services resource pack is School children in many cities, towns and villages being prepared to include: will receive a specially-produced John’s Gospel • a How-to guide prepared by sports chaplains from local churches. The Gospel is a replica of • a Carol Service programme with the words of the one of 43 million scripture booklets given away • carols to troops, their families, prisoners and refugees • music scores for Silent Night during the Great War. • video clips to use at events

HOPE’s Director Roy Crowne says: ‘This year, as Pilot carol services have been held in several communities are gathering to mark the centenary sports stadia over the last two years with the of the First World War, let’s bring the church to the help of sports chaplains, local school choirs and heart of these remembrance moments. Let’s be Salvation Army bands. The tried-and-tested prepared to serve our communities and speak in formula includes the club’s players or manager Jesus’ name. At this significant time in history, let’s reading some of the familiar Bible passages about point to the “greater love” Jesus has for us, and the nativity story. let’s pray that people will meet with God in a new way as they pause to reflect.’ Find out more at www.hopetogether.org.uk

HOPE’S GREATER LOVE RESOURCES CAN BE DOWNLOADED FROM THE WEBSITE www.hopetogether.org.uk/ greaterlove

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Photo courtesy of Jim Holden

REMEMBERING THE FALLEN

Visit almost any town or village in Sussex and you will see a War Memorial erected in memory of those that fell during the Great War. Many of our churches in the diocese maintain a war memorial or plaque listing the names of the people that lived in their community but died or were missing in battle.

Church Services of of people attended including DEAN EMERITUS TO UNVEIL commemoration have been the Mayor of Bexhill, Cllr. Brian PRIEZ WAR MEMORIAL taking place across Sussex and Kentfield, the MP for Bexhill & these will continue over the Battle, Greg. Barker, as well as A War Memorial planned next four years. We report on local councillors, Charles Clarke for Priez, in France, to some of the activities in this and Simon Elford. Members of commemorate the sacrifice of issue. the Bexhill Team Clergy, Fr David the 7,302 members of The Royal Reynish, Deacon Olivia Werrett Sussex Regiment who gave their BISHOP LED CEREMONY TO and Fr Peter Shaw were also lives in the Great War can now MARK WW1 present, as was the Archdeacon go ahead thanks the generosity of Hastings, The Venerable of so many individuals and The Bishop of Chichester, Philip Jones. organisations. attended a special ceremony in Brighton to commemorate the Fr Stephen Huggins, the Team The memorial will be unveiled centenary of World War One. Vicar, welcomed Commander and dedicated in the village of Jens Schaadt, the German Priez on 10th September this The event, organised in line Naval Exchange Officer at HMS year – the 100th Anniversary of with national commemorations Collingwood in Fareham. In his the first casualties suffered by of WW1, took place on the East sermon Fr Stephen spoke of the Regiment in the Great War. Lawns of the Royal Pavilion ordinary people, living ordinary on Sunday 3rd August, in the lives, in Bexhill, and sometimes The Dedication of the Memorial presence of the Lord Lieutenant being called to do extraordinary will be performed by the Very of East Sussex and the Mayor of things. He said: “We all pledged Reverend Nicholas Frayling, Brighton & Hove and was led by ourselves to the cause of justice Dean Emeritus of Chichester. The Bishop of Chichester. and peace, and for the relief of want and suffering.’ Robin Mcnish, a trustee of All Faith groups in the city the Royal Sussex Regiment were represented at the The War Memorial had come to Memorial Fund, invites readers service to reflect the profound St Michael’s from St Andrew’s to attend if they are in the vicinity impact of the Great War on all Church in Bexhill which sadly of Priez on 10th September this communities. closed two years ago. It contains year. The Ceremony will start some 37 names, including those at 10.30 a.m., and associated HUNDREDS ATTEND WAR of 20 servicemen from the First activity will continue until about MEMORIAL DEDICATION World War, followed by a further midday. 12 from the Second World War, A Service to Dedicate the War together with the names of 5 Any surplus funds from the Memorial at St Michael & All civilians who died as a result of Appeal will be devoted Angels in Bexhill took place enemy action over the town. to Benevolence in support of on Sunday June 1. Hundreds disabled Old Comrades of the Regiment, and their dependants. ISSUE 2 19

STORIES BEHIND THE HYMNS

CHRIST IS THE KING! O friends rejoice

BY NEVILLE MANNING

Some of the best hymns are Christian unity and the work That unity is something to be an expression of the life of the of The Ecumenical Movement, used for Christ’s Kingdom, of person who wrote them and which led to the setting up of which the church is called to be this is certainly so in the case of The World Council of Churches a sign, instrument and channel ’s Christ Is The King. and its British counterpart. throughout the world and in the interests of justice and peace As many readers will know, “so shall God’s will on earth be George Kennedy Bell was done, new lamps be lit, new Bishop of Chichester for a long BROTHERS AND tasks begun”. time – from 1929 to1958. As SISTERS WITH a young he served in At a time when our Chichester a slum parish in Leeds where ONE VOICE Diocese is praying and he first learnt about social consulting together regarding engagement from the example MAKE ALL MEN future strategy under the of the Methodists. A period as headings of “Church growth”, chaplain to Archbishop Randall KNOW HE IS “re-imagining ministry” and Davidson of Canterbury was “contributing to the common followed by a few years as Dean YOUR CHOICE good”, George Bell’s hymn has of Canterbury, where he initiated something to say about all those a festival of the arts. Several of those causes dear themes. I can imagine the good to Bell’s heart are reflected in bishop nodding with approval as His time at Chichester included his hymn, which was written for the diocese looks to the future the dark days of World War Two, the Songs of Praise hymnbook along these lines. during which he became an ally in 1931 but was revised for I00 of the Confessing Church in Hymns For Today in 1969. Germany - Christians opposed to Hitler and the Nazis - and It was set to a tune by Melchior supported refugees from that Vulpius, harmonised by Henry country. His criticism of the G Ley, and is now to be found British government for saturation in at least 19 hymnals. Running bombing of German cities may through the whole hymn is Bell’s have contributed to him not embracing of the unity of all being chosen as Archbishop Christians, for example “Brothers of Canterbury after the early and sisters with one voice make wartime death of William Temple. all men know he is your choice” He also became a committed and “the whole church at last be advocate of the cause of one”. 20 FAITH IN SUSSEX BRING HOME THE HARVEST

Churches are urged to get behind this year’s Bring Home The Harvest campaign for British Food Fortnight, which aims to bring together communities from across the UK to help rekindle the age-old tradition of celebrating the harvest.

Mark Betson, Diocesan Rural events to the calendar on “That we be Officer, said: “This is a perfect www.achurchnearyou.com, opportunity for our churches to remembering to include the mindful of the involve the wider community word “harvest”. The rest will and to be part of a very special happen automatically. needs of others” is national project. This year there is a challenge to find the Food fortnight runs from how a well-known most imaginative and inclusive September 20 to October 5. grace ends. In the harvest celebration, a fun To find out how you can take social media campaign using part, download promotional season of plenty #HarvestFever and the National material, sign up for monthly Harvest Service for children. updates on the latest British food as the harvest is news and find details of what is gathered in and “Also the Church of England has happening near you, visit www. set up a special section through lovebritishfood.co.uk or email we think of all the “A church near you” website [email protected]. to highlight all the local harvest things “foodful”, let celebrations in churches and We want to hear from you church communities. Find a - please let us know about us also remember harvest near you via activities and celebrations the work of www.aharvestnearyou.com.” you are planning by emailing your photos and information to food banks and Remember to add your church communications@chichester. celebration, harvest service anglican.org and organisations such or supper and any other [email protected]. as the Brighton and Hove Food Partnership which help make our food go that bit further, especially for those suffering food poverty. http://bhfood.org.uk ISSUE 2 21

As we approach British Food Fortnight Revd Dr Mark Betson, Diocesan Rural Officer writes: KISSINGATE

“We have such a wonderful resource in many of our rural BREWERY parishes through the work of local businesses producing Kissingate Brewery is nestled fantastic food and drink. Peter O’Connell from our Henfield in the nearby wooded valley of parish shares his experience after a morning with Dark Star Church Lane Farm Estate. The Brewery in Small Dole. I had a similar time to Peter with our Pole Barn has been home to our parish brewery Kissinggate in Lower Beeding. You can read a local brewery for just over two little more about both brewery’s below. Not only do they provide years now and sits proudly at the employment in rural areas they also teach skills and enable top of the estate lane. creativity to flourish. It is amazing the talent we have on our own doorstep and it is important that we should celebrate it.” Kissingate have a short history and have been brewing on the estate for little over four years. However, during this time the Cheers! brewery has amassed more awards than any other brewery in the Counties of East and West The number of small breweries learning the basics of making Sussex. has grown dramatically in recent beer. years, not least here in Sussex. Kissingate is not only known for Downlands only started in brewing award winning beers, In Partridge Green we have the 2010 and was on an almost they are well known for their Dark Star brewery and, slightly experimental scale before hospitality too and host many closer to Henfield, there’s the brewing for the first time with its events throughout the year. Downlands Brewery in Small newly built equipment in August Proprietors, Gary and Bunny, Dole with its own range of 2012. are passionate about providing specialist beers. a warm welcome to all who The team still has only three venture down to the brewery. Small Dole lies within the parish members - Widdi, Dave and Ian - of St Peter’s Church in Henfield and together they brew to meet Kissingate’s ‘Octoberfest’ and curate Peter O’Connell the growing demand for their Saturday 25th October spent a morning at the brewery beers. The Shepherd and Dog 11am – 9pm in Fulking always has their beer on tap if you want to taste it for The Black Swan Morris Dancers yourself. and Alex Bondonno, blue grass banjo player and vocalist will Peter enjoyed his morning’s provide entertainment. There work at Downlands. He said: will be at least 12 Kissingate “The beer-making process is beers on stillage. Also available clearly the best bit - the clearing will be local cider and a selection up is the hard work that follows. of soft drinks for the drivers. All the malt and the hops have There will be a big BBQ for the to be removed before the hungry and Bunny’s legendary equipment can be used again savouries and cakes will adorn but in the process they have the tables too. become hot and heavy from all the water. When it comes to Children and pets welcome. shovelling them out it is useful to Lower Beeding residents will have some unskilled labour such receive a free pint of beer on as a local curate.” arrival. Just mention ‘Lower Beeding resident’ to claim your Teamwork: Peter and Widdi dig beer! www.kissingate.co.uk malt out of the mash tun 22 FAITH IN SUSSEX

One of the first community events to take place in the newly consecrated field was the village picnic in July.

GOD’S ACRE CONSECRATING GOD’S ACRE The Bishop of Chichester “But the road to this historic a formal procession into the event had its bumpy moments. centre of the field. The act of has consecrated a There had been significant consecration was very moving, graveyard extension at concerns in this small village with the Bishop walking the about the impact of a burial full extent of the area to be St Wulfran’s Church in ground of such a scale and consecrated and kneeling at Ovingdean. the priest and churchwardens each corner, where he placed put in many hours of patient the sign of the cross in the St Wulfran’s views its beautiful engagement with anxious grass.” addition not just as a new neighbours, reassuring them space for spiritual growth and about burial policy and the steps We still use the term God’s Acre reflection but also as a genuine that would be taken to enhance to describe churchyards and a opportunity to contribute to the the landscape of the new few days after the consecration, common good of the members churchyard. the St Wulfran’s churchwardens of the whole village community, attended an imaginative and regardless of their faith. resourceful one-day conference “Because of this at Haywards Heath on “Caring Churchwarden Camilla Tilden- careful preparation, for God’s Acre”. Smith said reaching this stage had not always been easy. planning consent This emphasised the rich was secured quite potential of our churchyards, She said: “Few churches have not just for quiet reflection on the good fortune of St Wulfran’s easily and the main the lives of the deceased but to have an acre of land next door for encouraging wildflowers and they can buy at a reasonable objectors all came wildlife, offering opportunities price from the local council. It is to the consecration. for educational projects and a beautiful meadow with a view community social activities. of the sea, on the foothills of the “The Bishop presided over South Downs National Park. A a wonderfully spiritual and very special place to be shared symbolic service that started by all ages. in the church and then became ISSUE 2 23

“We’ve had great support from everyone including our PCC and Church Family and other allotment holders on our site”

SUCCESSFUL GROWTH FOR CHURCH ALLOTMENT PROJECT

Julie Churcher is a member One of the aims of the project is a Wednesday. We sell out every of the Church of St. Peter and to grow flowers for use in Church time and now receive orders St. Paul, in Rustington. She which are normally hard to in advance. The proceeds will is a keen horticulturalist and source or too expensive to buy. be used to create a patio, shed has successfully obtained the “We want to grow flowers and and composting area and to tenancy of an Allotment in fruit and vegetables for sale after purchase plants for the next Rustington for the Church. A the main service on Sunday.” season.” project, she hopes, will involve said Julie. “The produce is sold all the Church family. by donation after our Sunday The project has been met service and at Coffee Break on with enthusiasm by the Parish Council. “We’ve had great support from everyone including our PCC and Church Family and other allotment holders on our site. I want to involve everyone including our Junior Church and Youth Group as one of the aims is to teach the children how to grow and cook food, and to appreciate God’s bounty. It’s an exciting project and I would love to see Church Allotments expanding.”

Rustington Parish Council has now awarded Julie a Cup in recognition of her work in establishing the project. She said: “This was something of a surprise, although I will, of course, accept the award on behalf of our whole Church family who have been so supportive and enthusiastic.” The award will be presented at a reception following the Parish Council’s annual Service of Thanksgiving on 14 September 24 READERS SUSSEX IN FAITH A PRECIOUS RESOURCE Carol Shepherd marks her first anniversary as a lay reader alay as anniversary ISSUE 2 25

Pictured with Bishop Mark: Readers licensed last year

Six new lay readers will be licensed by the Bishop She also enjoys working in schools and was this month. As we await this “exciting day in the recently asked to visit one to talk about her role. life of the diocese”, reader Carol Shepherd tells us She said: “Question and answer time was very about her first year in the role. encouraging.”

Readers are lay people called by God who are Her advice to those in training to become a trained to lead worship, preach and teach about reader is “stick with it”, even when you think you Jesus and the Christian faith. can’t possibly finish the course, and enjoy your placement churches. They are also involved in a variety of other roles, for example, pastoral work, leading house groups, She said: “Mine was to All Saints High Anglican baptism and confirmation preparation, school Church and has a very special place in my heart. assemblies and officiating at funerals. It was a complete eye opener as to how different services can be within the Anglican family and I These theologically trained lay people are a major, learnt much from them. vital, valuable and skilled resource. Ruth Sowerby, Discipleship and Ministry course leader, said: “I can honestly say there have been no downs “September 20 will be an exciting day in the life of in my first year. Challenges yes, but with prayer our diocese. After three years of demanding and and seeking help of other members of the Church challenging theological study, six new readers family, I can honestly say all the training was worth will be licensed by Bishop Richard to exercise this it. I might not remember all the historical ‘stuff’ but ministry in their parishes and in the wider Church.” the important thing is to remember it is Jesus we are taking to the people. It is all about Him and not At the same time, Carol Shepherd will mark her first about how well we are doing.” anniversary as a lay reader and she said: “What a year. I have thoroughly enjoyed every moment. Being able to put into practice some things I have THE SIX NEW READERS ARE: learnt and some that come naturally has been worth all the three years of training. Paul Abnett: St Barnabas, Bexhill Peter Armstrong: Holy Trinity, Hastings “I left school with no qualifications and started the Pam Edwards: The Ascension, course when I was 64 years old. It was hard and Haywards Heath challenging but I made it.” Priscilla Mills: St Mary the Virgin, Ticehurst Vicky Peattie: St Mary the Virgin, Willingdon Carol lives in the close-knit rural village of Barns Elizabeth Tyrrell Rogate with Terwick and Green. She said: “Within the first month of my Trotton with Chithurst licensing, three elderly people died and because I knew them all very well I was asked if I could Please pray for them, for the parishes in which take the funeral services. That wasn’t possible as they are to serve and give thanks for their I haven’t yet had the training but I was able to be obedience to God’s call in their lives. very involved and able to do the eulogy and follow- up visits. This side of ministry is something I feel The readers licensing will take place at drawn towards.” Chichester Cathedral on 20 September 2014. 26 FAITH IN SUSSEX

CHURCH IN SOCIETY

DEANERIES BACK DRAFT ENVIRONMENT POLICY

There is still time to have your Graham Parr, churchwarden CHANGING say on the Chichester Diocese of St Peter ad Vincula, Environment Policy Wisborough Green, welcomed ROLES the draft policy and said his The diocesan synod agreed church had saved money by The Church in Society role is last year that the policy should acting on sound environmental changing. David Farey, Diocesan be further developed and advice. Church in Society Adviser, presented to diocesan synod in has held the position since November. He said: “We have been in the November 2011 but is soon dark, quite literally, because returning to parish ministry. Revd Angela Martin, a member of the difficulties of having to of the diocesan environment keep changing our 69 halogen Responsibility will devolve to action group, has been spotlights. We’ve replaced all a diocesan committee under presenting the draft at deanery 200-watt bulbs with 25-watt the chairmanship of Bishop synods to encourage them to LED ones and are using just an Mark, who thanked David for his give their views and further eighth of the electricity. This dedicated work. shape the policy before it is has meant a huge reduction aired at synod. in our bill, from around £3,400 He said: “We are grateful for all to around £425. We expect at that David has brought to this She said: “The action group is least an 80 per cent saving on role. We now have a greater keen for every deanery across our electricity consumption and understanding of the range of the diocese to have its say. We thus our carbon footprint will work that Church in Society value all suggestions. It’s not also fall significantly.” covers and recognise the all about saving money when need to resource it effectively. we care for creation. There are To give your opinion of the This new development will other ideas such as seed banks draft, email Mark Betson, incorporate a wider range of in the churchyard.” chairman of the Diocesan expertise and aims to encourage Environment Action Group at parishes to engage more [email protected]. effectively.”

Further details of the changes will be revealed throughout the autumn. ISSUE 2 27

BONDING OVER FISH & CHIPS, MASS AND EVENSONG

It was Chichester’s turn to Woodmancote, Mass was said in in the final stages of hold the biennial Feuerstein German, attended by the current Anglican ministerial training and Conference this year. We hosted deacon of the Roman Catholic formation. 20 German ministers during a parish, on the site where two busy four-day programme which protestants were executed in the Despite the difficulties of ferrying gave Catholics, Lutherans and reign of Queen Mary, 1556, for our German guests across the Reformed pastors and trainees refusing to say Mass in Latin. diocese, the group met at St a taste of Anglican diocesan life Richard’s, Haywards Heath, the and ministerial training. This seemed symbolic of how we following day. Although there have moved on. Indeed, there are still significant theological The conference started in the was a close collegiality and differences, we had a sense of Bishop’s Palace on Monday with friendship throughout the week, being in “partial communion” a talk by Chancellor Anthony with one another and are united Cane, a tour of the cathedral and as Christians by virtue of our evensong. baptism. The conference ended “...it reminds us that with a moving service where we The party then moved to Hove, the Church is much renewed our baptismal vows where they began to discuss with each other and delegates of the theme of the week “what bigger than the different denominations signed is Church?”. A wide range of one another with the water of confessions was represented Church of England baptism before we made our and it was stimulating to hear and fuels the farewells. about our differences and similarities in emphasis and desire to strive for The Feuerstein Conference training experience. reconvenes in 2016 in Germany, greater unity.” where it will be hosted by the A trip to Brighton enabled the Catholic group. group to compare and contrast how things were done at St both between the Anglicans and Canon Rebecca Swyer, Diocesan Peter’s, where they heard the Germans and among the Ministerial Development Officer, from Reverend Archie Coates German party themselves, who led the Anglican contingent. followed by Fr David Clues at have few opportunities to meet She said: “The conference is St Bartholomew’s across the at home. primarily a time for participants road. Evensong at the Chapel to meet people from different Royal was followed by a taste of Although led by experienced denominations and learn about Brighton - a fish and chip supper pastors, many of the group living, thinking, praying and on the seafront. were seminarians and trainee worshipping in our respective minsters. The session on churches. In doing so, it reminds The Catholic seminarians were Wednesday evening and a us that the Church is much led by the Assistant Bishop of lecture from Bishop Geoffrey bigger than the Church of Bamberg. Before a rural Church Rowell, former Bishop of England and fuels the desire to session on Wednesday at Europe, allowed them to meet strive for greater unity.” 28 FAITH IN SUSSEX OVERSEAS FOCUS with Revd Canon Ian Hutchinson-Cervantes Diocesan World Mission Officer As part of our ongoing focus on our diocesan companion links and our evolving role and participation in world mission we introduce you to Mr Samson Lemishen Ronko a serving Evangelist in the Diocese of Kericho, Kenya. Moving into the digital age we announce our new online options to make giving to this year’s Diocesan Harvest Appeal a much easier process.

MEET THE SAINTS: Mr Samson Lemishen Ronko I was born in 1993 in Olendeem Hospital Christian fellowship village in Narok county in the Rift whereby I participated in Valley province of Kenya. I grew evangelizing, praying and up in a Christian family. My father leading patients services a role is a Lay Reader and my mother is I played until I completed my a member of the Mothers Union. studies in 2009, after which, I My parents encouraged Sunday served in my home parish as a school attendance as a child youth leader for one year. and in my primary school years I joined the Christian Union group The following year I was which helped me grow in the appointed as an evangelist in knowledge of God. I gave my life the nearby parish in the Diocese to Christ in Class Six in 2002. of Kericho. I have witnessed the local church growing from a The Diocesan Overseas Council My local church realised my membership of 16 to 57 and now met in the summer and were passion for praise and worship has an active youth department. delighted to approve a bursary and they chose me as a choir I have been engaged with to fund a 3 year training master. leading and preaching at Sunday programme at Carlile College, services and home fellowships Nairobi for Samson Lemishen At high school I was elected an as well as pastoral visitations. Ronko who is serving as an outreach mission coordinator I have been on a pastoral Evangelist in the Diocese of of which I dedicated Sunday programme for the pre-school Kericho, Kenya. services to preaching and started by the church to help leading worship services school age children access basic Samson has written to tell us in prison and praying with education. something of his life story, his the prisoners. The school journey with Christ and his administration also appointed growing sense of vocation. me to be the leader of the ISSUE 2 29

THE DIOCESAN HARVEST APPEAL FOR 2014/15

The Appeal will again focus on supporting training for the development of key ministries in our Link dioceses. Please, play your part in “Equipping the saints for ministry” and in The parish priest and the Diocesan Bishop have offered praying for others whose stories we will bring me support and guidance you in future issues of Faith in Sussex. whenever I needed. This year the church has begun the process of constructing a permanent worship structure. There are lots of ways to donate, please In my 3 years service as an Evangelist I have witnessed the use the method most convenient to you: hand of God saving and healing many people and as a result of this my faith has increased. 1 If your local church or school is participating, they’ll welcome your donation! I have the call and passion to serve fully in the ordained 2 Go online to: chichester.anglican.org/appeal ministry and I have prayed that where you’ll find we offer a range of giving I join a theological institution to enable me build my capacity options more in the knowledge of the word of God so that I become 3 You can download a GIFT FORM from the effective in service. web address above

4 Alternatively, simply call our appeals team on 01273 421021 and they’ll be able to help you (during office hours) 30 FAITH IN SUSSEX

70 YEARS OF MINISTRY AND STILL GOING STRONG John Perry knew from the age of 14 that he was destined for ordination. Now in his nineties, he has just clocked up 70 years as a priest, a rare achievement. We look back over his life and career.

In 1938, John Perry went to John and Rita married in 1946. see his bishop, Dr Headlam of Rita had set up the small Gloucester, to seek sponsorship maternity unit of Poplar hospital from the diocese to enable where she delivered many him to follow his calling. It was babies. The couple were thrilled granted and, in September that to find a bit of housing between year, he went to Leeds University two bombed properties a few to read Latin, Greek and ancient hundred yards from what was history, followed by two years then entrance to the Blackwall of theology at the College of Tunnel. Resurrection Mirfield. During the war and in the He chose to begin his ministry days after it, John’s church, All in London’s East End rather Saints, provided leadership for than returning to the Diocese young people. He ran a gym for of Gloucester and ended up teenagers, refereed countless serving in Poplar. inter-club football matches on the Hackney marshes (with little Clive Everett-Allen, vicar of St knowledge of the game) and Swithun’s in East Grinstead trained SPY (South Poplar Youth) where John has been a popular club members, boys and girls, and important figure for many for the annual inter-club athletic years, said: “ If you want a flavour meeting at Victoria Park. of that sort of ministry, then watching the BBC series Call There is still a SPY reunion every The Midwife would give a pretty year where John meets 80-year- accurate impression. John’s wife olds who were in their early Rita was a midwife in the East teens in his day. Many remain End when they met.” ISSUE 2 31

“The commitment and freshness of his faith in his nineties is wonderful to behold”

regular church members. On housing near Heathrow, and his days off, John managed to during this era he was also relief fit in an occasional game of his chaplain at Feltham Borstal beloved rugger with the police at where duties included a daily Hendon. visit to those in the punishment block. In 1950, John, by now a father of two, became vicar of St Peter’s In the 1970s he became in Hackney, which later became , a a church for many new arrivals role he held for seven years from the West Indies. until he resigned and moved to Canterbury Diocese. He conducted many weddings for those who, once they had Four years after that, he earned enough, were joined resigned once again, this time by their girlfriends. On one to begin his next adventure – occasion, a couple went to him retirement – in East Grinstead. in preparation for their wedding and the bride-to-be said the one John was widowed in 2008 thing she would miss would be but is kept on his toes by his not having bridesmaids. “How many friends, eight children, 23 many would you like?” John grandchildren and 12 great- enquired. “Oh, just two little grandchildren. girls,” she said. And John replied: “I’ve got a couple upstairs who Clive said: “Our beloved John, might do.” Daughters Claire and has, of course, continued his Hilary were brought from their ministry in his retirement and beds, introduced and gladly has been a wonderful help accepted. and support in the parish. The commitment and freshness of his John later served as vicar of faith in his nineties is wonderful St Dunstan with St Catherine to behold. Many congratulations in Feltham, a large sprawl of to you, John.” 32 FAITH IN SUSSEX

FUNDRAISING TO SAVE HISTORY FOR THE FUTURE An appeal to raise £212,000 to restore St Nicolas Church in Pevensey for its 800th anniversary is under way.

The church will reach the landmark in 2016, He said: “Extra funds are needed but it would when the area will also be celebrating the 950th be unrealistic to expect too much of the local anniversary of the landing of William of Normandy community, which contributed generously to the to fight and win the Battle of Hastings. restoration in 2006. The Project 16 team has considered many possible sources, including an The Project 16 appeal was launched by Earl De appeal to churches in the USA because of Earl De La Warr, who has strong links to Pevensey, and La Warr’s historic family connections. deputy churchwarden George Stephens spoke about the history of the church, which was built on “We are applying to the Heritage Lottery Fund but the site of a Saxon priory and is the oldest building the process is complex and the chances of success in Pevensey still in use for its original purpose. partly depend on how many other worthy causes apply at the same time. We are also approaching It has been used for Christian worship continuously numerous other charitable trusts known to fund over eight centuries and has many original projects such as ours. features, even though it was built before the births of St Francis of Assisi and Copernicus, 500 years “Money will be raised locally through concerts and before the Baroque period, 400 years before other special events. In addition, The Friends of Shakespeare, 300 years before the Renaissance St Nicolas Church is being launched, with annual and even before St Paul’s Cathedral. membership at £20 (£30 for couples) and life membership at £200 (£300 for couples). Members George reminded the audience at the launch of will be kept in touch with church activities and will the reference in the of 1215, drafted play a vital part in supporting our beautiful, historic by Archbishop Stephen Langton and the most church as it enters its ninth century as a place of powerful barons of England and sealed under oath worship.” by King John at Runnymede, that “the church shall be free, keep its privileges in their fullness and entirety for us and our heirs for ever”. Project 16 is the second part of a scheme started in 2006 which, at a cost of £235,000, secured the building’s structure. Now sections of the church boundary wall are to be rebuilt in the traditional Sussex style of flint and boulder, the electrics will be updated and a modern audio system will be installed. Treasurer Simon Sargent said the £212,000 George Stephens, Project estimated restoration cost was a huge sum for a Co-ordinator (on the small parish whose annual income of £60,000 was left) with the Earl De La Warr who introduced barely sufficient to meet normal running costs. proceedings. ISSUE 2 33

MAKE MORE OF MULTIMEDIA Churches are increasingly embracing the possibilities of music and film and the power of technologies such as the internet and computer projection in their worship and ministry. For many, however, understanding copyright and what is possible without infringing the law can be a significant stumbling block.

Christian Copyright Licensing International Limited (CCLI) exists to support and resource the church in this area. It offers licences that enable churches to push ahead with their ministry and outreach objectives confident that they are covered. The following information will guide you through some of the licensing requirements:

PLAYING AND PERFORMING MUSIC CHURCH WEBSITES Music is an integral part of many church activities, including youth clubs, coffee If you publish photographs, poems, songs, mornings, social and outreach events. As videos and other creative works online, agents for PRS for Music and PPL, CCLI offers always ensure you have permission from the two licences that cover the use/performance copyright owner or an agency acting on their of music on church premises. The PRS for behalf. This includes the liturgy and sermons Music Church Licence permits live concerts/ from meetings you make available online. recitals and covers music in films. When playing commercial music recordings such FIND OUT MORE as CDs or MP3s, a PPL Church Licence is Even where CCLI can’t offer a licence, its required is well because each licence protects team can offer expert advice and guidance different rights within that recorded work. to ensure you will be acting legally and that Both PRS and PPL currently waive the need copyright owners are being fairly rewarded for a licence for music played during regular for the use of their work. CCLI also provides services, weddings/ funerals so their licences resources and applications to help churches are only required for wider church activities. source authorised content such as music SHOWING FILMS sheets or film clips. For more details about copyright in the church, Using films or film scenes in youth clubs, social visit ccli.co.uk/churches or call 01323 436100. and outreach events or to illustrate sermons can bring teaching to life and engage those Philip Jones, , writes: outside the church in a culturally relevant “In partnership with CCLI, parishes have context. CCLI’s Church Video Licence is the recently been sent a pack which includes best way of obtaining permission to use films a Church Copyright Health Check. It is and film scenes from most of the top producers particularly important that church members, and studios. Remember you will also require PCC authorised persons and others understand the PRS for Music Church Licence if showing the requirements and comply with them. films outside your regular services. Caution Archdeacon Douglas and I encourage you to should be taken when using YouTube videos review the current situation of each of your in a public context as YouTube is intended only churches in terms of its management and use for personal, non-commercial use. of copyright by completing the health check.” 34 FAITH IN SUSSEX DIOCESAN MISSION FUND NEWS WATCH OUT GLASTONBURY A parish in Hangleton, East Sussex, has just held its first music and arts festival, thanks to a £3,000 grant from the Mission Fund.

Fr Keith Perkinton, vicar of St Events included a folk and Fr Keith said: “The Mission Fund Helen’s and St Richard’s, said: comedy evening compered grant was absolutely critical “It didn’t offer the camping, mud by Fr Andrew Perry, from the in helping us to acquire the and rain of Glastonbury but it did parish of Portslade and Mile creative skills to communicate provide great music, fantastic Oak, a fish and chip supper our message which was artwork, a superb atmosphere with entertainment supplied by essentially ‘come, bring your and lovely food and drink Shenanigan’s Irish band, and creative gifts and join us as we including a plentiful supply of art workshops where children celebrate the joy of faith and real ale. of all ages were involved in have a good time’.

“We wanted to build links within creating large flames for display “Now the challenge is not only the community and get to know in the church to complement to look forward to next year’s our community better. We simply the special Pentecost Sunday event but to make it bigger and put out a message asking local service. better. We hope to repeat the artists and musicians to get in success of this year while at the touch if they were interested in There was standing room only same time including some new a music and arts festival. The for the Hangleton Youth Band ideas such as using the church response was very positive and concert and, later, a full church building more in the week the event was a great success. with Bishop Martin visiting to before. We are also considering conduct the confirmation service holding the children’s art “It was organised by a small supported by Angel Voices and event on the weekend before group of people from the Brass Fusion. the festival and then using all churches of St Helen and St the work produced for the art Richard and members of the Brass Fusion entertained with exhibition of the festival. We community in the Hangleton and a short concert in the meadow would be very interested to hear Knoll area. All had a passion for ahead of lunchtime jazz followed from you with any ideas and the arts and performance but by a hog roast and tunes from suggestions.” very little or no experience of the Jo Kimber Trio. planning festivals, which made The date has already been set the whole thing a bit of a risk.” The weekend was packed and next year’s festival will be with music of all kinds and over the weekend of June 19 to The grant allowed the parish, was closed by Richard Baker’s 21. which is in the Hove Deanery Class Brass Big Band with a group of parishes, to prepare rousing collection of toe tapping publicity material for its inaugural numbers. festival from June 6 to 8. ISSUE 2 35

DIOCESAN MISSION FUND UPDATE This summer, St Helen’s in Hangleton, was one of several parishes that showed how a grant from the Mission Fund enabled them to build links with groups in the community. You can read on the opposite page how it put its £3,000 grant to good use. The fund was created to support mission initiatives within the diocese and welcomes applications to support schemes that aim to bring people to faith and commitment to worship. The grants are offered for new work and new developments that need further financial assistance. Churches seeking support for such initiatives are invited to apply for a grant.

FAREWELL TO VALUED MEMBERS by Mission Fund acting chairman Revd Martin Onions

We are very sorry to be losing two very valued members of the committee.

Richard Jackson, who was the mission and renewal officer and is now of course Bishop of Lewes. Richard’s heart has always been to encourage mission in its widest context and we were blessed with the wealth of knowledge and experience he brought to the table but know that in his new role he will be very much at the forefront of the ongoing mission of the church within the diocese. He has wonderful vision and a strategic mind and I am sure that you, like me, are looking forward to the years to come as we continue to move forward as God’s people in this area.

Angela Sibson was able, with a true compassion for people to ask what, at times, were quite difficult questions but questions that made sure the limited resources we have were used to their fullest potential. Her concern was that projects had been thought through clearly that they might be sustainable into the future. She came with wide experience and had invaluable experience to share.

Both will be missed immensely and we thank them for their commitment to and encouragement of mission in the parishes of our diocese.

Current members of the Mission Fund Group are:

Canon Martin Onions Rural Dean of Uckfield (acting chairman) The Rev Steve Daughtery Lewes and Seaford Deanery The Rev John Eldridge Worthing Deanery, nominated by the chairman of the House of Clergy Scilla Le Pla, Reader Midhurst Deanery, nominated by the chairman of the House of Laity The Rev Angela Martin East Grinstead Deanery Capt Gordon Banks Diocesan Evangelist (non-voting) Ruth James Rotherfield Deanery

Further details and the application form can be found on the diocesan website – put Mission Fund in the search panel. Applications should be sent to [email protected]. 36 FAITH IN SUSSEX

JOHN SHERLOCK, LOCAL CHURCH RESOURCES MONEY CONSULTANT, LOOKS AT SOME MATTERS STRATEGIC ISSUES

WHERE DOES ALL THE MONEY GO?

The diocesan budget is a complex document – understandable to many but incomprehensible to some! Here is a more pictorial flowchart showing where money flows in the diocese. It’s reproduced in the ‘Growing Local Church Income’ booklet which you can obtain by emailing John Sherlock (or you can download it from the website: www.chichester.anglican.org/money). Of course the figures are rounded!

ARE WE GENEROUS Diocese of Chichester 2014 IN SUSSEX?

Here is a chart reproduced from the Church of England’s Finance Summary for 2011. The chart is titled ‘Map showing weekly average per subscriber 2011’. The darker the purple, the more generous the churchgoer towards his/her local church. Generosity seldom follows wealth. Of course there are some deprived parts of Sussex, but there are also some very materially comfortable parts. Do we have anything to learn from this map?

HELP AVAILABLE

There’s an abundance of resources and useful links on the diocesan website (www. chichester.anglican.org/money), or call Church House and ask for the Stewardship team if you need a visit.

All things come from you, O Lord, and of your own do we give you - 1 Chronicles 29 ISSUE 2 37

PGS UPDATE STOP PRESS: the number continues to grow. Cumulatively, as at the beginning WILL AID At the time of writing nearly of July 2014, over £1.5 million £170,000 monthly was being had been remitted to parishes Are you thinking about the remitted to local churches in since we introduced the scheme Season of Remembrance our diocese through the PGS, to this diocese in 2012, which already? It’s when Will Aid including over £32,000 of Gift includes nearly £300,000 of Gift operates. See www.chichester. Aid every month! Some 2200 Aid reclaimed. The latest monthly anglican.org/legacies donors have now signed and update is always to be found at sent in direct debit forms, and www.chichester.anglican.org/pgs.

WILL AID USE YOUR WILL POWER AND MAKE A WILL THIS NOVEMBER In 2013, the scheme raised over £2 million with 24,000 people making their Will and 70,000 people hearing about what Will Aid does. Ten Church of England Dioceses took part with 73 enquiries citing their church as their source of enquiry.

This year, we’re building on the success of 2013, Christian Stewardship with twenty Dioceses taking part, including Chichester, helping the participating charities For nearly 500 years the Church of England has benefit, but also people protecting their families by encouraged people to make a Will. Without a Will, getting a properly drawn up Will. your loved ones could face a lot of trouble, work and expense after your death. Gifts in Wills are So, if you are you one of the 6 out of 10 people who also an important part of Christian Giving, and are have not yet made a Will, why not run a Will Aid a way to give thanks to God for the gifts of your life Event this November, and invite a good solicitor to and lifetime. visit your Church? About Will Aid What is Will Aid? Will Aid makes a real difference to both the work of Every November, participating solicitors waive the charities involved and to the 250,000 people their fee for writing a basic Will. Instead, they invite Will Aid solicitors have helped to make a Will. The their clients to make a donation to Will Aid. Each money raised from donations is shared between year, thousands of people use the Will Aid scheme. 9 participating charities, including Christian Aid, Will Aid is your chance to protect your loved ones and is put to use help people to live, build their and to help charity at the same time. communities and improve their future in the UK and around the world. How can my Parish get involved? Contact Details This November, we are encouraging all of our parishioners in the Diocese to approach their It’s so easy to take part in Will Aid. Contact your congregations and communities and run a Will Aid Diocesan Stewardship Advisor John Sherlock or Event. If you have a solicitor in your congregation Tony Cox on 01273 421021 for more information. – or a member of the congregation as a solicitor friend – ask them to find out more about Will Aid and help your church organise a Will Aid Event. 38 FAITH IN SUSSEX

NEW TECHNOLOGY HELPS By Beth Hale Diocesan Advisory ACCESS HIDDEN HEIGHTS Committee secretary

Those responsible for caring money on initial survey work that means that our insurance covers for our historic churches will can now be spent on the actual us fully for commercial work as be interested to know how building work.’ long as we stay within the terms new technology could help to of our licence.” said Steve. transform aspects of their work. SUAV technology is advancing tremendously. Their ability to The CAA licence allows SUAV’s Small unmanned aerial vehicles gather and record a range of to operate up to 400 feet (SUAV’s), commonly called information, using a variety of above ground level, enough drones, are associated with cameras, is unequalled. For for most historic buildings. military use, but they have those charged with looking after ‘I used an SUAV to take many peaceful applications historic buildings the value in interior and exterior photos including the ability to survey viewing all parts of the building of St Bartholomew’s church difficult, dangerous or otherwise safely, easily and cost effectively in Brighton. It’s said to be the inaccessible parts of buildings. is obvious. tallest parish church roof in Europe and we flew the camera ‘It was working on historic to the top of that, so there’s buildings that led me to look plenty of scope to go much for a solution to accessibility higher and stay legal!’ he said. problems ’ said Mr Lawrenson, a project manager with over SUAVs can also use a special twenty years’ experience in camera to see whether individual construction. ‘Initial surveys of photovoltaic cells (making big old buildings traditionally up solar panels) are working need the expense and disruption properly without needing to Steve Lawrenson, a church of scaffolding. I worked on one send someone onto the roof. Mr member and school governor in survey where the road was Lawrenson has a strong interest the diocese, has been involved closed for days. With an SUAV in sustainability issues and in the development of the it would have been closed for has consulted with 20:20, the technology and sees SUAVs minutes.’ Government-sponsored carbon producing results quickly, safely, reduction scheme. and cheaply. He said: “Work that The use of SUAV’s is strictly would have taken days, requiring regulated by the Civil Aviation Philip Jones, Archdeacon of heavy equipment and planning, Authority (CAA) and by law Hastings, was encouraged is now easily done within a day, commercial operators must by the recent developments with minimal inconvenience or be fully trained, licensed and of SUAVs. He said: “I am in no disruption. insured. doubt that this technology will become an important tool in the ‘SUAVs are uniquely quick and “The Civil Aviation Authority work of our surveyors and our flexible. They save time and confirmed us as fully operational architects and I look forward to from the 6th of August. This seeing it in action.” ISSUE 2 39

CHURCH MAINTENANCE CALENDAR

September We have had unprecedented weather lately with everything from lightning strikes to hail storms and near-tropical heat so there is plenty to look out for.

During September, if your roof space has safe access and is boarded, check whether there is evidence of leaks or damage to the roof covering during heavy rain, especially below gutters.

Clear away any plant growth from around the base of the walls and in particular from the drainage channel. Make sure water tanks and exposed water and heating pipes are protected from frost. Any leaks should be repaired.

Also make sure any airbricks or under-floor ventilators are free from obstruction and clean if necessary. October In October, check masonry for signs of damage. Report any deeply eroded mortar joints or cracks or signs of movement. Check that snowboards and access walkways are in a good state of repair

Clear leaves and debris from gutters and rainwater pipes regularly and check for any storm damage. Frequent attention may be needed if the building is surrounded by trees or perched on by pigeons. November In November, check the flagpole is secure and check the roofs for damage. Debris on the ground from broken or missing slates and tiles indicate there may be a problem. December In December, clear parapet and valley gutters of snow to prevent melt water rising above them and causing damp internally. Extra caution is needed in icy conditions.

Gullies beneath rainwater pipes should be cleaned out regularly and drains should be rodded out if they overflow during wet weather. Remove silt and debris and ensure water discharges freely. Make sure fire safety equipment has been serviced.

Taken from SPAB’s Faith in Maintenance Calendar, with thanks. 40 FAITH IN SUSSEX BOOKS AND REVIEWS

ARCHBISHOP TESTIMONY OF REGARD FORGETFUL HEART -

JUSTIN WELBY - SEAFORD’S EPITAPHS: REMEMBERING GOD IN A INSCRIPTIONS AT ST RISK-TAKER AND LEONARD’S CHURCH DISTRACTED WORLD RECONCILER DECIPHERED LUCY MILLS A volunteer group, the Seaford ANDREW ATHERSTONE Like the seedlings in Jesus’ Monumental Inscriptions Group, parable that got choked by This is an easy book about an has painstakingly mapped thorny ground the distractions easy man with no easy job. I and recorded all the surviving we encounter crowd in, entangle say easy in that he seems hard inscriptions in their parish and ‘choke out our abilities to to faze and we learn he was church. grow in our faith and remember appointed because he was easy The oldest inscription was found what we have learned about in his own skin which seems rare to be dating from 1639. but it God’. Worry, stress and fear link among clerics. A year into the is believed older bones from to this spiritual forgetfulness. So job he has quite a track record in plague victims were reburied does our need to seek approval a settlement for women bishops, ‘north-east of the chancel’, from any other than the Lord. charting a way forward re same without any marker. Mills chronicles these energy- sex unions and setting forth an draining things sometimes agenda for prayer, monasticism, The inscriptions have been linked to a refusal to see rest church growth and social collected into a book which will as something constructive. Her engagement. I valued this book prove indispensable for local analysis moves to a scriptural not just for presenting Justin and family history. It contains the exposition of the forgetfulness of Welby but for presenting through seeds of some sad stories; the God’s people and the good news him some profound Christian two teenage daughters of the of the God who remembers and aspiration. The man I called of Heighton who died a comes to us in Jesus whose ‘easy’ is perhaps the best leader fortnight apart in April 1876; the Spirit ‘helps us remember God could give us who’re ‘not three infant children of Barbara who we are...transforms and easy’ since leading the Church and Edward Hood who all died in reshapes us, illuminating the of England is as easy as taking October 1800. In contrast there false memories we accumulate your cat for a walk. is the euphoric, flag-waving in this broken world’. This Canon John Twisleton, Rector of St epitaph of the swashbuckling inspiring book includes a free Giles, Horsted Keynes 24th April 2014 Admiral Walker, who tells us with postcard prompting the daily

Darton, Longman & Todd 2014 £18.99 ISBN 978-0- pride - and on two monuments, remembrance of God. 232-53072-8 268pp one in the churchyard, one in the Canon John Twisleton, Rector of St church - that he fought alongside Giles, Horsted Keynes ‘the immortal Nelson!’ Darton, Longman & Todd 2014 £9.99 ISBN 978-0-232- Available at £12.95 direct from Rodney 53071-1 175pp Castleden at Rookery Cottage, Blatchington Hill, Seaford BN25 2AJ. For postal delivery, add £3. The book is also available online at lulu.com ISSUE 2 41 CATHEDRAL EVENTS

with the necessary help if necessary, and make a continuing contribution to the Communities in which we live. The event will be held in Vicars’ Hall at the Cathedral on Saturday 18 October, 9.30am to 12.30pm. It will input from three different perspectives: medical, pysychological and spiritual. Confirmed speakers at the time of going to press included Verity Knight (a clinical nurse) and Mary Ashwin (a psychotherapist). New Organist and Master This event is free, although to guarantee a place on what we anticipate to be a highly popular occasion of the Choristers appointed you asked to register your name with Richard Ashby (01243 372234 or Mr Charles Harrison has been appointed as the [email protected]). Cathedral’s Organist and Master of the Choristers from September 2014. Charles comes to Chichester having been Assistant Director of Music The message of Mark at Lincoln Cathedral for the past ten years. EXPLORING MARK’S GOSPEL THROUGH WORD, IMAGE AND PRAYER CATHEDRAL LECTURE Saturday 22 November 2014, 1.30pm to 5.00pm At The End Celebrate, explore and learn about the Gospel of Of The Day Mark, in preparation for the new church year when ENJOYING LIFE IN THE it is read on most Sundays. DEPARTURE LOUNGE • Professor David Catchpole (Exeter and Sarum College) • Professor James Dunn (Durham) David Winter, Christian Writer and Broadcaster, • Professor Steve Moyise (Chichester) explores the whole business of getting old from his • Harriet Neale-Stevens, Rachel Moriarty, own experience, and drawing upon the stories of Canon Dr Anthony Cane, Revd Irene Smale older people featured in the Bible. The lecture is and Canon Simon Holland at 6.30pm (after Evensong) on Tuesday 7 October Cost: £6.00 per person (under 18 free). Session in the Cathedral. titles at www.chichestercathedral.org.uk or www. chichestertickets.co.uk, with tickets available David Winter was formerly head of Religious in person or by post from the Box Office in the Broadcasting at the BBC and is a priest in the Cathedral Shop. Telephone: 01243 813595. To Church of England. avoid disappointment, sessions should be chosen in advance. All are welcome and admission is free. There is a retiring collection to help cover the costs of the lecture. Mark’s Gospel In Getting older – living well Live Performance As a complementary event to the lecture by Extra event on Saturday 15 November at 7.15pm – Revd David Winter on 7 October (based on his a powerful one-man performance of Mark’s Gospel book ‘At the End of the Day: Life in the Departure in the Cathedral nave by the actor Lance Pierson Lounge’) the Cathedral is offering the opportunity Tickets for the performance are £6.00 and to examine, understand and talk about some of available online at www.chichestertickets.co.uk or the effects of aging and how we can live a full life, from the Box Office in the Cathedral Shop. 42 FAITH IN SUSSEX

NEXT ISSUE CLASSIFIEDS Nov

EVENTS ST LAURENCE GROW YOUR OWN LURGASHALL LEADERS: DEVELOPING HARVEST FLOWER A traditional Harvest Festival Service LEADERS IN THE LOCAL FESTIVAL to give thanks for God’s goodness at CHURCH the conclusion of the farming year. to be held at Holy Trinity Church, The service on October 12 at 6:00pm James Lawrence, Director of the Chillies Lane, High Hurstwood, East will be followed by the Annual Harvest CPAS Arrow Leadership Programme, Sussex, TN22 4AD, Friday/Saturday Supper at 7:30pm held in the Village will be speaking at the CDEF autumn September 19 - 21 9.30 am - 4.30pm, Hall. Early booking is recommended. conference on the why, who and how of Sunday 9.30 - 1pm. Harvest Service - Tickets £6 from the Village Shop. leadership development in Churches as 11am - 12pm. Admission by Donation. well as offering practical ideas. Refreshments available 9.30–14.00, Wednesday 15th October ST MARGARET’S IN 2014 at Bishop Hannington Memorial LABYRINTH PRAYER DAY WARNHAM Church, BN3 7NH Free for CDEF members; £5 for non- St Elisabeth’s Church and Community A Harvest Festival service is to be members. Further details at Centre, Victoria Drive, Eastbourne held in St Margaret’s in Warnham on www.chichesterdef.org.uk will be open for prayer from 10am to Sunday October 5 at 10:00am followed 4pm on Saturday October 25. Light by the Harvest lunch at 12.30pm refreshments will be freely available throughout the day. Why not pop in for HOLY TRINITY LOWER VACANCIES a while and experience the peace. BEEDING Contact Revd Colin Crook at colin. [email protected] Join in the celebration at our CHILDREN’S/YOUTH beautifully decorated church for WORKER - BOLNEY VILLAGE our Harvest Festival service led by CHAPEL CONCERT the Sunday School team on Sunday September 28 at 10:00am. All Bolney Village Chapel is seeking to The Friends of Holy Trinity Church, donations will be given towards the appoint a part-time children’s/youth Cuckfield present: Armonico work of Family Support Work. www. worker (approx. 8 hours per week) Consort and soprano, Eloise Irving. familysupportwork.org to start in Sept/Oct 2014. Salary A performance of Rachmaninov’s (depending on qualifications and Vespers in the church. Sunday Find a Harvest Service near you at: experience) £8 – 11 per hour. October 5 at 2.30pm. www.harvestnearyou.com For further details about the post or to This world-class performance of one express an interest please contact: of Rachmaninov’s greatest choral TRAINING/COURSES Rev Simon Allaby works is t. 01444 881089 based on the evensong of the Russian DISCIPLESHIP COURSE e. [email protected] Orthodox Church. Tickets £20 in m. 07837 637113 advance and £24 on the door, are Awakening – A ten session course available from FOHTCC@btinternet. to deepen our discipleship and com or 01444 454 298 or from formation in Christ. Mondays monthly CHILDREN’S & FAMILIES’ Pepperbox and Wealden Stores in commencing September 15 from WORKER Cuckfield. 7.30—9.30 p.m. St Mary’s Church, Slaugham, West Sussex RH17 Bexhill Parish church of St.Peter 6AG £40.00* Payable to St Mary is seeking a Full-time Children’s & Slaugham PCC (to cover course notes, Families’ Worker. Salary in the range HARVEST SERVICES refreshments and guest speakers’ of £25-30k. expenses) Contact: Rev’d Gary Harvest Festival Services take place Further information, person specification throughout September and October. Simmons: 01444 400 221, slaugham@ btinternet.com Hosted by St Mary’s, and job description are available from Find a Harvest Service near you at: Slaugham. * If this is prohibitive The Parish Office, St. Peters Church, www.harvestnearyou.com please still come along and we will Church Street, Bexhill on Sea, East cover the cost. Sussex. TN40 2HE, 01424 734438 or by email from: [email protected] These can also be downloaded from: www.stpetersbexhill.org.uk/page28. html help make a diff erence

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