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HE CHURCHES have given a thumbs down to Home other parts of the world where places Office plans to root out “extremism” in places of worship. of worship can be closed by T government decree. “The possibility The Churches Main Committee, which acts as an interface of closing whole buildings used for between the Christian churches and government has sent a worship. preaching and prayer has robust reply to Home Secretary Charles Clarke, in response echoes of the long struggle fought to the Home Office document “Preventing Extremism over centuries to protect churches from state interference.” Together.” Commenting today, John Shirley, This discussion document, published in October 2005, recognizes Provincial Secretary said: “As the that “places of worship in all faiths are dedicated to devotion and Church in Wales’ representative on reflection,” but expresses concern about “a number of high profile the Churches Main Committee – a group concerned with the scrutiny of cases where extremist preachers, clerics or teachers have taken over, forthcoming legislation which might or have encouraged supporters to take over, places of worship and impact on the churches of the UK – I use them to disseminate extremist views and practices.” The have been involved with the Government solution would be a legal process whereby those discussion within the group on the controlling a place of worship could be held to account for extremist Government’s proposed legislation to behaviour occurring on their premises. tackle extremism in places of worship. The Churches’ response believes controls are thought to be adequate. “I would endorse the conclusions that a legislative proposal is a remedy The response goes on to say that if that the proposal presently being out of all proportion to the need, and the British government enacted mooted is a disproportionate is very anxious about any limitation legislation, it would make it very response, and I hope that the Home on freedom of speech in places of difficult for the government to speak Secretary will think again.” worship, and more generally. Internal out against human rights abuses in Charles Clarke Islamoffobia yng Nghaerfyrddin? A conference on ‘Responses to a Post 9/11 World’ was held recently in Trinity College, Carmarthen. The question of Islamophobia and Christian/ Muslim relations is considered more fully on page 2

U’R ESGOB CARL yn Roedd yr Esgob yn feirniadol gyfeirio hefyd at y cartwnau a Bannerch cynhadledd undydd o’r rhethreg filwrol a glywir mor ymddangosodd yn y wasg arbennig yn ddiweddar. ‘Crefydd aml wrth son am yr ymgyrch yn Ewropeaidd yn ddiweddar, ac a a Rhyfel: Ymateb i’r sefyllfa wedi erbyn terfysgaeth. Nid trwy drais gododd wrychyn y byd 9/11’ oedd thema’r gynhadledd a dulliau rhyfel roedd ennill y Moslemaidd, gresynnodd at pan ddaeth rhagor na 200 o bobl frwydr yn erbyn terfysgaeth, ddiffyg sensitifrwydd y rhai oedd ynghyd i Goleg y Drindod, meddai. Troi cenedl yn erbyn yn gyfrifol. Wrth gwrs bod ddechrau mis Chwefror. Gyda’r cenedl a ddigwydd os mynnwn rhyddid mynegiant yn rhywbeth i Esgob roedd Anjad Hussain, adfer ysbryd y croesgadau. Yn ddal gafael ynddo, meddai’r darlithydd yn Adran Astudiaethau hytrach, dylid ceisio ennill Esgob, ond os ydym wir am gael Crefyddol y Coleg yn trafod meddylfryd y 1.3 biliwn o gwared ar derfysgaeth, mae i Islamaffobia. Hefyd cyflwynodd Fwslemiaid sydd yn y byd, gan sensitifrwydd, dealltwriaeth a Greg Barker, pennaeth yr Adran, taw nhw, yn y pendraw, fydd yn pharch hefyd eu lle. Yn yr ffilm o’i waith ei hun am penderfynnu ai fel merthyron awyrgylch oedd ohoni, diwylliant ddelwedd gyhoeddus Osama Bin yntau fel llofruddion y gwelir ofn oedd yn llywio meddyliau, a Laden. gweithredwyr terfysgaeth. Gan phobl o’r herwydd yn barotach ildio eu hawliau dinesig dipyn wrth dipyn. Yn y sesiwn prynhawn, nid darlith a gafwyd gan Anjad The National Museum of Wales has announced its Hussain, ond sesiwn cwestiwn ac participation in the UK-wide Festival of Muslim Cultures. ateb. Dangosodd fel roedd ofn The year-long programme will include a photographic Islam – Islamoffobia – yn ddwfn exhibition entitled “Somali Elders” by Glenn Jordan. yn is-ymwybod meddwl Gwenllian Carr, Head of Press and Public Relations for the Cristnogion y Gorllewin. Ceir National Museum of Wales, elaborates on page 2. trafodaeth bellach ar y thema hon yn ein tudalennau mewnol. – Hywel Davies Special Health feature pages 4, 5, 6 Am ddim Free 2 Pobl Dewi, March 2006

Christian theology, was never with- what is right are acceptable to him”.’ out the writings of the great Islamic Even in modern times, he points philosophers on his desk. out, Pope John-Paul II was clear that Brothers or Enemies? ‘every human being without any ex- High Regard Terrorist attacks in New York, Washington and London by people claiming to ception whatever has been redeemed The Roman Catholic Church’s po- act in the name of Islam evoke memories of the bitter feud which raged between by Christ; and it has long been ac- sition is summed up in the decree of the two religions for centuries. Can these competing world faiths ever coexist cepted that a real belief in the father- the Second Vatican Council: ‘The peacefully? asks Jonathan Copus hood of God must entail belief in the Church has a high regard for the brotherhood (and sisterhood) of all Muslims. They worship God, who humanity.’ 9/11 and 7/7 – two shorthand dates permanently etched on the world’s history, when first is one living and subsistent, merci- Paul Badham’s colleague Dr New York and Washington DC and then central London bore the brunt of terrorist atrocities. ful and almighty, the Creator of Mawil Izzidien gives the Muslim heaven and earth, who has also spo- What they had in common was that in both cases the perpetrators claimed a religious basis view on the question of these appar- ken to men.’ And regarding the fric- ently conflicting claims: ‘Many for their actions: a defence of the core values of Islam. tion between the two faiths, it issues Muslims believe today that there is Immediately after the London bombings, and fearing an anti-Muslim backlash, UK religious this appeal: ‘This sacred Council no need to reconcile such a claim and leaders on both sides hastened to reaffirm their determination to continue peaceful coexistence. On a now pleads with all to forget the past ask: “Could we not just accept that practical and social level, this path is obviously the only one open to a tolerant society. But what of and urges that a sincere effort be God has many paths that lead to him, made to achieve mutual understand- which are seen to be of different the fundamental principles of the two faiths? How far do they each claim to give exclusive access to ing.’ the Deity? And in the light of any such claims, is acceptance of each other’s validity an exercise in lengths from different perspec- Mutual understanding, though, tives?”’ brotherly love, or fraternising with the enemy? doesn’t necessarily imply mutual Can we go further? Monotheism The term ‘enemy’ may seem Carolina in December, 2001 – goes on to explain the concept of acceptance. And for all their respect – belief in a single, all-powerful de- strong in today’s climate; but it’s his- shortly after the attacks on the World Jihad or ’struggling in the cause of for Jesus, Muslims still claim prec- ity – is common to both faiths, and torically accurate. Trade Centre and the Pentagon – the Allah’ as a justifiable form of self- edence for Muhammad and his fol- that has led many Christians to con- Islam is based on the teachings Revd Patrick Sookhdeo reported that defence, defence of religion, or pro- lowers: ‘If anyone desires a religion clude that we both worship the same of the prophet Muhammad. Born in in Indonesia 30,000 Christians had tecting the right of an individual to other than Islam, never will it be ac- God by different names. How true is Mecca in AD 570, he is said to have been killed in recent years, with an- choose his religion – though it cepted of him; and in the Hereafter this – and how acceptable to the been a descendant of Abraham other half million made homeless, in stresses that restraint is necessary, he will be in the ranks of those who mainstream theologies of either through his son Ishmael. His main conflicts with the growing Muslim and the killing of civilians, for ex- have lost.’ (The Holy Qur’an, Soorah faith? message was the need for complete population. At the same conference, ample, is prohibited. Aal’imraan 3:85). ‘This depends on how God is surrender (‘islam’) to God, and his Bishop Josiah Idowu-Fearon of the Christianity, too, claims to guard perceived in this word,’ says Mawil Conflict followers became known as Muslim Diocese of Kaduna painted a grim the gates of access to God: ‘I am the Izzidien. ‘If he is seen as the only, (‘those who have surrendered’). picture of escalating violence in The conflict between Islam and Way, the Truth and the Life,’ says ultimate, eternal creator (to be safe But in the centuries that followed Muslim-dominated northern Ni- Judaism traces its roots to Biblical Jesus in John 14:6; ‘No-one comes those words also need to be un- there was to be no surrender on ei- geria. ‘There is deep hatred between times, when Ishmael ‘mocked’ his to the Father except by me.’ packed) who has no equal, then God ther side, as Christian and Muslim Christians and Muslims in my coun- half-brother Isaac and was banished One way of reconciling these Is Allah. I personally from my dis- battled for supremacy in an ever- try,’ he said. with his mother as a result (Genesis mutually-exclusive claims is by em- cussion with colleagues had the im- widening theatre of war. It was dur- Yet Christians hail Jesus as the 24). bracing one within the other. This pression that they are the same.’ ing the first four decades of the sev- long-awaited Prince of Peace; and The conflict with Christianity is was the approach adopted by the Paul Badham agrees. ‘Concern- enth century AD that Muslim armies according to a prominent Muslim harder to understand in purely reli- great Archbishop William Temple in ing the claim that Christians and began to attack the Christian Byz- website: ‘”Peace” is the most com- gious terms, as the two faiths share his commentary on St John’s Gos- Muslims worship the same God, this antine Middle East. After a long pe- mon word on a Muslim’s tongue. many goals, and Muslims revere Je- pel: ‘All that is noble in the non- must follow if monotheism is true.’ riod of relative stagnation the con- Whenever two people meet, they sus as ‘the second-last prophet of Christian systems of thought, or con- Moral high ground flict flared again, and when Sultan exchange greetings, wishing each God’. Similarly, the leading Chris- duct, or worship is the work of Christ Suleiman took Constantinople in other peace: “Peace be upon you.”’ tian interpreter of Islam, Bishop upon them and within them. By the If that is the case, why the suicide 1453 the Byzantine Empire came ‘But,’ it continues, ‘peace can- Kenneth Cragg, author of the semi- Word of God – that is to say by Christ bombings? The work of fundamen- crashing down. Suleiman went on to not prevail except through justice. nal work The Call of the Minaret, – Isaiah, and Plato, and Zoroaster, talist extremists, we’re told. But conquer Hungary and even besieged Since the concept of justice may dif- accepts Muhammad as a prophet of and Buddha, and Confucius con- Christianity has had more than its Vienna before his eventual defeat. fer from one man to another, or from God. St Thomas Aquinas, the 13th- ceived and uttered such truths as they share of these over the centuries. So And the conflict continues in one society to another, Muslims be- century author of Summa declared. There is only one divine as the slightly older sibling in his- many parts of the world today. At an lieve that real justice is that which is Theologica, which is acknowledged light; and every man in his measure torical terms, do we have any advice ecumenical conference in North specified by Allah (God).’ And it as one of the greatest works of all is enlightened by it.’ to offer our Muslim brothers? But was the archbishop selling ‘This is a sad phenomenon af- the pass? No, says Professor Paul fecting many religions at the present time,’ reflects Paul Badham. ‘From This is an article regarding Badham of the University of Wales the perspective of history Christian- the National Museum of Lampeter. ‘The concept of the logos used by St. John implies a spark of ity cannot claim the moral high Wales’ participation in the the divine in all human beings. In ground in regard to persecution. As year-long UK-wide Festival of Acts 10:9 Peter insists that “God has late as the twentieth century six mil- Muslim Cultures no favourites, but in every nation lion Jews were massacred in Chris- those who are god-fearing and do tian Europe without any official pro- ^^^ test. It is less well known that three GGGwwwylylyl quarters of a million Orthodox were massacred by Catholics in Croatia Diwylliannau Mwslemaidd between 1941 and 1944 and that the Archbishop whose pastoral letters HAGLEN o flwyddyn yw’r W^ yl gyfer datblygu’r casgliadau ac supported this policy (Aloysius RDdiwylliannau Mwslemaidd, adnoddau archif. Stepinac) was subsequently made a sy’n rhedeg drwy gydol 2006. Gan Y cyfnod rhwng rhan olaf Cardinal.’ ddefnyddio arddangosfeydd, Ramadhaan eleni a’r ddwy wyl aeaf At least one present-day cardi- digwyddiadau, sgyrsiau a sesiynau Eid (2006-7) fydd canolbwynt nal has misgivings about too inti- trafod, y bwriad yw tynnu sylw at rhaglen yr wyl. mate a connection between Muslims amrywiaeth a chyfoeth diwylliannau Mae’r digwyddiadau cyntaf yn and Christians. Speaking recently on Mwslemaidd ac adeiladu pontydd cynnwys cyngerdd Nasheed yn the issue of faith schools, Monsig- rhwng ein cymunedau drwy feithrin Neuadd Dewi Sant, Caerdydd ym nor Cormac Murphy-O’Connor, gwell dealltwriaeth a gwybodaeth. mis Ebrill, ac yna arddangosfeydd yn Archbishop of Westminster, admit- Bydd yr wyl yng Nghymru yn Amgueddfa Genedlaethol Caerdydd ted he would feel uneasy to see Ro- cynnwys arddangosfeydd bychan, ym mis Mehefin. Bydd Terapin Jâd man Catholic children attend a Mus- perfformiadau, cyfarfodydd, yr Ymerawdwr, cerfwaith o’r cyfnod lim school. ‘The creed of Islam is sesiynau trafod a digwyddiadau. Murghal o India, sydd ar fenthyg o’r totally diverse from the creed of Mae dros 70% o’r diwylliannau British Museum, ynghyd ag Christianity,’ he said. lleiafrifol gwahanol yng Nghymru yn arddangosfa Glenn Jordan ar Nevertheless, the view from aca- dod o gefndiroedd Mwslemaidd, ond Henuriaid Somali i’w gweld yn yr deme is of two great world religions eto, anaml iawn y ceir dealltwriaeth amgueddfa yn ystod y cyfnod hwn. worshipping the same God, with an o gefndir ac amrywiaeth y Gwenllïan Carr, Pennaeth y overlapping prophetic tradition, and cymunedau hyn. Yn ogystal â’r wyl Wasg a Chysylltiadau Cyhoeddus both holding peace as a dear and cen- ei hun, mae Amgueddfa Cymru wedi Amgueddfa Cymru. tral concept. creu rhaglen yn y gymuned a fydd Will somebody please tell the yn gweithredu fel mecanwaith ar bombers? Pobl Dewi, March 2006 3 UK tour for Apostello group

ONICA SCALE is going on Ma great adventure for Christ. Supported by her church at the Holy Spirit, Hubberston in Milford Ha- ven she is extending her summer holiday from school to attend a training course in North Carolina, USA to enable her to take part in street evangelism in the UK and Ire- land. She will be one of seventeen young people being sent as part of the Apostello group that presents music, drama and dance in the open air and covered venues to attract passers by to see and hear the Gos- pel proclaimed in a contemporary way. The timetable for the UK tour may bring the group to a place near you. Watch out for Apostello!! (www.apostello.org) Monica had to audition for this and is looking eagerly forward to developing her musical talent. Long term ambition – to be a midwife. May she bring many souls to New Life in Christ at the same time. If you want to know more or to support her tour costs contact Monica on 01646 693911. Robots in Dublin, street evangelism Christians and Muslims at Senior Staff Look to the Future University of Wales, Lampeter The latest developments in Venturing in Mission have resulted in a statement about future ministerial provision. The statement, which is signed by the Bishop by Brendan O‘Mally and the senior staff, presents a picture of the expected diocesan landscape, as HEN asked to comment on and on occasions Christian stu- far as ministry is concerned, in the year 2013. The statement is a response to Wthe relationship between dents have attended the campus questions about the numbers of stipends we shall be able to afford. It is based Christians and Muslims on campus mosque for Friday prayer, which on the vision of church life described in the Venturing in Mission axioms. The full at Lampeter University, I did not they have done out of interest. version is set out below. Initial responses have been very positive. One area feel daunted. This is because, al- Relations between the two dean said: “this gives us a realistic basis on which to plan hopefully.” though institutionally different, in- communities are facilitated at sev- dividually the members of our two eral levels. At the first level there families of Abrahamic tradition get is that of social dialogue and hos- Future Ministerial Provision on very well indeed. Networks of pitality ably organised by the In- friendship and trust have been cre- ternational Student Support Of- HE Representative Body (RB) A bishop and diocese is free to de- It is important to stress that this ated over many years between ficer, Joan Cartledge. Then at the TReview has now completed its ploy as many stipendiary clerics as picture of the diocesan landscape ten Christians and Muslims at second level, there is objective journey through the decision-making he/it chooses, always bearing in years hence is a holistic one, which Lampeter. At a theological level, theological discipline as generally bodies of the Church in Wales. Its mind the financial implications of assumes that the vision as a whole Christians and Muslims talk freely found among scholars derived from recommendations have been ac- such decisions. will be embraced. It would be quite and include each other in their the manner of their individual aca- cepted and are now being imple- The question we have asked is: wrong to talk about numbers of cler- searching. They acknowledge one demic approach. Finally there is mented. This is arguably the most how many stipendiary clerics shall ics, for example, without also talk- another as world faiths of primary also a certain mystical similarity of significant time of change in our we need if we are to have the kind of ing about the collaboration that will status and consequently are, as experience in the presence of the Church since disestablishment. church in this diocese, which the vigorously seek out lay as well as theologians should be, objective in Divine As a diocese, we held a series of Venturing in Mission direction priestly vocations, both stipendiary learning from one another. All students share similar prob- archidiaconal road shows to discuss points towards? We believe that re- and non-stipendiary. It would be Lampeter University is recog- lems whether it be academic, per- the financial effect of some of these ducing our stipendiary clergy num- wrong to talk about the number of nised throughout the Islamic world sonal, financial or in seeking changes. We also put this in the con- bers to 84 will severely harm the church buildings we can afford in as one of the best theological uni- friendship. Differences are inevita- text of ‘Venturing in Mission’. It is mission and ministry of our large, isolation from a discussion about the versities in the country for both bly inherent in the human cultural crucial that we allow God, and not rural, bilingual diocese. We currently potential for church buildings to be Christian and Islamic theological condition as well as the manifesta- mammon, to determine the kind of deploy 124 stipendiary clerics in St attractive and effective centres of disciplines. tion of divine wisdom. In recogni- Church we believe he is calling us Davids Diocese. We envisage a dio- gospel proclamation, and so on. From experience of meeting tion of such differences, inter-reli- to be. Following the road shows, it cese in 2013 with no less than 100 Over the next months and years Islamic as well as Christian stu- gious dialogue is based on mutual was heartening and encouraging to stipendiary clerics. Any less would we will be working with deaneries dents I have found that their ethi- respect and understanding. It receive the completed questionnaires call into question our commitment and parishes to plan for the future cal, family and religious values are should not be used for a theologi- from each PCC, which demonstrated to ‘Venturing in Mission’. The DBF shape of mission and ministry. similar. Muslims are a tribal peo- cal debate in which adherents of a healthy realism, together with a Chairman and Diocesan Secretary We are totally committed to Ven- ple, as indeed are the people of each religion try to prove religious willingness to meet the challenges have been involved in our discussions turing in Mission and pray that God west Wales, who, in common with dogmas at the expense of the other. that lie ahead. from an early stage and they share will ‘calm our fears and renew our other Celtic nations, have a natu- We don’t need to compromise on The RB’s financial planning is with us a realistic optimism about the faith, so that we may venture to ral warmth and high regard for our basic religious beliefs in order predicated on the understanding that future of the church in this diocese break new ground, take risks and family values. to live happily together and engage it will fund the pensions (and possi- on that basis. further HIS mission in this diocese, In Lampeter town there is much in constructive conversation. Much bly other on-costs) of 450 stipendi- Clearly this is not strategy for to HIS honour and glory.’ local kindness towards students of the significance of our mutual en- ary clerics after the year 2013. The decline or despair. It is a strategy that The Right Revd Carl Cooper and I know of invitations being counter depends on our ability to Bench of Bishops has decided that looks for growth and one, which be- The Very Revd Wyn Evans given to Muslim students to spend engage with our co-members of the our share of that 450 will be 84. We lieves that, with an energetic and The Ven.Hywel Jones Christmas with local families. Stu- Abrahamic tradition, motivated by are keen to emphasise that these fig- wholehearted response to Venturing dents from the Muslim community respect and religious vocation ures are funding figures. It is not the in Mission, and a similarly whole- The Ven. Dr John Holdsworth have been sent to me to learn the founded on religious values. case that each diocese is obliged to hearted response to Investing in The Ven. Alun Wyn Evans rudiments of contemplative prayer reduce its numbers by that amount. Mission, such a church is possible. 28 January 2006 4 Pobl Dewi, March 2006 The role of Chaplaincy in the NHSNHSin by Euryl Howells INISTRY to the sick has always been a primary obligation Mof the Christian Church and the hospital of the 21st century is the product of many centuries of Christian belief. Those in charge of medieval engaged in God’s mission. In fact, hospitals were priests and there was however, chaplains are at the cutting probably little or no distinction be- edge of ministry as they operate be- Your NHS needs YOU! tween medical and spiritual care. yond the confines of religious affili- Over the centuries there has been a ation. It has been said that ‘man is by Jack Evershed parting of the ways as the practice not destroyed by suffering; he is de- Chairman, Ceredigion Community Health Council of medicine has largely gone its own stroyed by suffering without mean- way. This process came to comple- ing’. This quest for meaning in the S ONE of the greatest teachers and communicators of all time proved, it is sometimes tion in the late 19th and early 20th midst of suffering is one that engages Aeasier to convey a message by way of an analogy. centuries when it was believed that many people in hospitals – patients, My wife and I bought our Citroen 2CV when we were engaged. We loved Dolly, our car, and the role of the Church was to offer staff and family – and it is one in the consolation and care when medical which the chaplain can assist. Above had many adventures with her. After we were married the car stayed, even though it cost us a great science could do no more. As the all the chaplain is in a position to deal of money to keep it on the road. When our first son was born, we had to pay for alterations to Church was consigned only the in- come alongside people in their ‘wil- Dolly to accommodate the baby seat but we persevered. The birth of our second son coincided with curable and the dying, any belief in derness experience’. a press report which claimed that the 2CV was the least safe car on the road. Dolly had to go. A sad a dynamic healing ministry seemed In this sense, ministry seeks not farewell but we realised that a larger, more modern car was cheaper to run and more convenient, to wither on the vine. Gradually, to compete with but to complement reliable and safe. however, the tide has changed and the work of other members of the medicine and religion once more are healthcare team, supporting all that This is a good representation of how we must overcome sentiment two conditions. Firstly, the NHS or- seen as complementary forces. is being done to restore the patient to achieve better results. We loved our car but it was no longer afford- ganisations must present options Defining the role of a hospital to ‘health’. that are truly for the benefit of the able nor as safe as it should be; this reflects the situation of the NHS in chaplain is no easy matter. Within Within the hospital the chaplain people and not just financially Wales. The Welsh Assembly Government has concluded, on the advice the space of a day, or even hours – will also assist medical and mana- driven. Secondly, the people must of many experts, that our present health care system will not be afford- and sometimes within the same gerial colleagues in interpreting the take a positive part in the consul- able nor of such high quality as it should be in the near future. situation – the chaplain is cast in a views and fears many share in rela- tation process and be open to per- There are many reasons why variety of roles: prophet, priest, ad- tion to concepts such as embryonic suasion that much loved institu- this situation has arisen. Commu- ministrator, counsellor, teacher, research, human experimentation, tions may have to change. If large nity Hospitals are offering services, evangelist, servant, healer, friend. No transplantations, abortion, euthana- numbers do not take part in the some of which may be better pro- one person can be an expert in all sia. The agonies associated with public consultation, then the proc- vided in different locations, includ- the callings, but the chaplain needs such issues can be shared and talked ess is in danger of being hijacked ing patients’ homes. District Gen- to be able to move from one to the through with the chaplain. In this by pressure groups or parochial is- eral Hospitals nowadays require a other with a minimum of fuss. context the chaplain’s main role is sues and will not respond to the population of two to three hundred Every priest knows what a privi- often simply to listen – and to do so needs of the general public. thousand (the combined popula- lege it is to exercise ministry; but as without personal reaction or judge- Dedicated Christians are, by tion of Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire of acute (hospital) services in Mid a hospital chaplain one is cast in a ment. Frequently, it is by so doing nature, altruistic and caring and and Carmarthen-shire) to provide and West Wales and the Welsh role that brings even greater joy. that the chaplain is able to help con- have a great deal to offer to the con- the increasingly specialised prac- Assembly Government is keen to Healthcare is about holisticity, and front issues that are an obstacle to a sultation process for determining titioners with the required caseload ensure that we should all have an increasingly, the NHS is working in patient’s fuller healing. the future shape of the NHS. to maintain and develop their opportunity to contribute to the de- a way that acknowledges the physi- An ordained chaplain, then, re- For further information and skills. Our rural and sparsely popu- cision-making. We should only ac- cal, mental, emotional and spiritual mains an integral part of the mission details of your local Community lated area presents huge problems cept changes to local services, such needs, not only of the patient but of and ministry of the Christian Church. Health Council, who will be help- concerning the balance between as the re-configuration of commu- staff and family members too. The words in St Mathew’s Gospel, ‘I ing with public consultation in accessibility, geography and best nity hospitals, if we are shown how In her book Religion in Britain was sick and you visited me’ remain your area, please contact the Board clinical practice. These factors, revised services will be provided since 1945, Grace Davies introduced a true inspiration to all in this work. of Community Health Councils in added to new regulations on work- and that they will be better than the idea of ‘believing without be- The role continues to evolve but at its Wales, ing hours, an aging population and those available currently. longing’. Whether they operate in root is the imperative to help people Ground Floor, financial pressures, are some of the The public consultation proc- healthcare, the armed forces, educa- to know love, both as something to Park House, Greyfriars Road, main reasons that much thought is ess will run for three months, start- tion, the prison service or in indus- be received and as something to give, Cardiff, CF10 3AF being given to the future shape of ing at the end of March. For this try, chaplains work largely with the and to root those experiences in the [email protected] care services. process to be constructive and ‘unchurched’. Often these sector love of Jesus himself. Telephone 0845 6447814. Part of this process is a review reach the best conclusion, there are ministries are not thought to be fully

it to a wider group. This year 300 we could all begin to live more con- people are carrying on the experi- sciously – of our environment, of our A Year of Living Generously ment, and more can be added by fellow global citizens, of our own signing up on the Living Generously health, of our presence on God’s by Revd Nicholas Cale website. good earth. . . . Of course, not everyone has ac- “Maybe we could embark on a O YOU count yourself as being a generous person? Probably most participants include: signing up as cess to the internet, but that does not life of living generously . . . and dis- Dof us try to be generous when we can. But I wonder how much an organ donor; trying to shop local, mean you cannot be involved in Liv- cover it was how we were supposed thought we may give to “living generously”. organic, animal-friendly and Fair ing Generously. Although the official to be living all along.” I use those words deliberately, as they are part of a slogan for an initiative Trade (LOAF); ceasing to take car- experiment is internet based, anyone to which I signed up, together with my family, at the Greenbelt festival last rier bags from shops; putting a plas- can take on the principles behind it August. “A Year of Living Generously” (YOLG) is an on-line experiment set tic brick in the cistern to save water; – we can all try to live more gener- St Davids Diocesan up two years ago by a group of people who believe that it is our responsibility composting leftovers. ously vis-à-vis the world and other Children’s Committee to look after the planet and those who live on it. Many of us see a need to take The choice of actions is entirely people. Indeed this is surely our A Fun Day at the such issues seriously, but feel that as individuals we can make little differ- up to the participant, although a sug- Christian calling. We can all recy- Cathedral ence This is where the YOLG experiment can help. gested minimum commitment is to cle; shop ethically; reduce waste; As a community of people, tap while you are brushing your two actions of sustainable goodness care for those in need. for children aged 4 - 11 linked by the Living Generously teeth, some a little harder, like giv- each month. The website offers sup- If you would like to know more on Saturday 16th commitment and website, partici- ing a ‘just’ gift such as buying a goat port and advice on each of the sug- about Living Generously, or to sign September pants try to support and inspire each for a farmer in the third world, in- gested actions. In the first year of the up as a participant, then visit the Come and meet the Bishop other to live more generously in the stead of more ‘traditional’ gifts such Living Generously experiment 100 website – www.generous.org.uk. As world. The website offers sugges- as CDs etc. and some much harder, people were asked to commit to the ‘generous’ website states: Various activities, giant tions of various actions to which peo- like giving up the car in favour of YOLG. At the end of the year, almost “Maybe if we act together . . . picnic and All Age ple can choose to commit – some public transport. Some of the most everyone wanted to carry on, which we might start to notice how power- Worship easy, like remembering to turn off the popular actions chosen by YOLG was when it was decided to extend ful a force for good we can be. Maybe Pobl Dewi, March 2006 5 Chaplain to FromFrom CeredigionCeredigion toto MostarMostar Mid & West Wales Fire by Tessa Briggs HE nine-month siege of TMostar took place between and Rescue Service 1992 and 1993: many of us will by Illtyd Protheroe recall the appalling pictures in the media at the time and approxi- T’S NEARLY two years since I was appointed Chaplain to the mately 60,000 people are still ICeredigion, Pembrokeshire and Carmarthenshire Commands of the officially missing. Since 1994, Mid & West Wales Fire & Rescue Service. Doesn’t time fly when you Aberystwyth Fire Station Man- are enjoying yourself and I’m certainly enjoying this new dimension ager Eric Harries has been tak- to my ministry. ing aid to the city three times a There are 24 fire stations within rific. They can never prepare them- year, accompanied by Clive Tho- the command areas along with a vol- selves for these situations and they mas, a part-time fireman from untary crew at Borth and on Caldey. never harden to it. Aber-aeron, and Andrew Taylor, The majority of these are known as On a lighter note there are vari- a retired policeman from Retained Stations – men and women ous ceremonies and services to Tregaron. Aid arrives in Mostar who live and work within the com- attend such as the annual Carol Driving three large vans, under munity and offer a valuable and Service and the annual Medal Cer- the auspices of Hereford-based Hu- but not the day-to-day running costs, Mostar, the Humanitarian Aid vans worthwhile service as fire-fighters. emony. When new appliances are manitarian Aid, they leave at 7am so it is almost impossible to run the are unloaded and the shipment dis- When they are called to an incident brought into the service the Chief en- on a Friday, arriving in Mostar early services allied to these buildings. tributed by the Red Cross in a well- the chances are that they know the courages a dedication service and the on Monday morning. With male unemployment run- established order of priority: large/ people whose homes are on fire or rededication of the fire-fighters com- Eric’s first trip was a shocking ning at an average of 50% – in some catering items to the soup kitchens, involved in a road traffic collision mitment to the communities they one, with gunfire lighting the sky areas 90% – and even a well-paid food parcels to the needy, those who and, in the worst case, they may serve. at night and much of the city bul- man earning approximately £130 cannot get to soup kitchens and to be members of the same family. A Memorial Service to the Car- let-marked, crumbling or destroyed. per month, it is difficult to see how refugees to aid rehabilitation. An- The Chaplain’s role is to befriend diff Fire Fighters who lost their lives Although he came under fire dur- household bills can be met. For nual donations to this project by the these men and women and be ready in Pembroke Dock during the war is ing that visit, he has not heard a shot instance, those who are in the people of Ceredigion amount to to listen to their troubles and diffi- held each August, which is a very since 1996. process of being reconnected to about 90 tons plus the £600-700 it culties as they try to balance their moving experience as some of the electricity supplies are, firstly, re- costs per van per trip. Capital investment home life, work, social life and com- surviving colleagues still make the quired to settle arrears accumulated So next time you are out shop- mitment to the service. Visits to the pilgrimage to attend the service. Between 1994 and 2000 the city ben- during the war years, then, once ping and Eric, Clive or Andrew various stations on their drill night Recently Bishop Carl accompa- efited from heavy capital investment connected, to pay for their consump- hands you a list of items which are enable one to come alongside them nied me on a visit to Headquarters, such as rebuilding works and the re- tion in advance. needed for Mostar, think that, with and earn their trust. As well as vis- Control and Carmarthen Fire Station instatement of power supplies. How- Soup kitchens provide impov- a small addition to your trolley, you iting the stations I am kept informed where he met the Chief Fire Officer ever, the last 5 years have seen few erished families with one meal per could make a big difference. of major incidents by Control Room and was later given a demonstration further improvements in the infra- day. Members of hundreds of eligi- These remarkable men will Staff and asked to attend the scenes by ‘Molly’ the Urban Search and structure due to continuous political ble households queue up to receive shortly be returning to Mostar. when there are fatalities, where I can Rescue Dog and her handler. I hope upheaval and a lack of cohesive, co- a ladleful of stew per person, one offer the men and women comfort he enjoyed his visit and I would like ordinated planning. For example, loaf of bread and a tub of yoghurt. Eric can be contacted on and a listening ear, as some of the to thank him for his continued building projects such as hospitals Help is, therefore, still desper- 01970 615909 or by e-mail at things they have to deal with are hor- support. and orphanages were initially funded ately needed and, on arrival in [email protected].

profedigaeth gallwn dystio i’r ffaith fod marwolaeth yn rhan o’r broses Y Weinidogaeth Iachâd iachau, a gan i Grist droedio’r llwybr hwn, nid oes rhaid ofni’r gan David Jenkins daith. 9. Ymwared. Fel tîm y cynnigir y RTH gael eu comisiynu gan yr Arglwydd Iesu Grist, Iachau Burrswood a Crowhurst, yr weithred sacramentaidd, yn arwydd weinidogaeth hon a hynny dim ond Wcafodd y disgyblion eu hanfon i bregethu Teyrnas Dduw ac Urdd Iechyd ac Urdd St Raphael. weladwy o waith Ysbryd Duw ar ar ôl hyfforddiant a pharatoad i iachau. Proses, nid digwyddiad unigol yw iachâd wrth i ni Yn ôl yr Adroddiad Anglicanaidd glaf. gofalus. Gweinidogaeth ydyw rhag ‘A Time to Heal’ a gyhoeddwyd yn 4. Gweinidogaeth y Claf. Bu’r gormes, drygioni ac ofn gan deithio tua’r cyflawnder hwnnw y bwriadodd Duw ar ein cyfer. 2000, dylai’r plwyfi sicrhau fod “y Eglwys erioed â rhan i’w chwarae weinidogion wedi eu hawdurdodi’n Dywedwn fod iachau yn digwydd pan fo tostrwydd neu anhap yn weinidogaeth iachâd yn rhan wrth ofalu am y claf, gartre neu benodol. peidio; ond y mae a wnelo iachâd a’r person cyflawn, yn gorff, normal o fywyd bob dydd, wedi’i mewn ysbyty. Daw Caplaniaid ac 10. Addoliad. Mae addoli ynddo’i meddwl ac ysbryd. Y mae a wnelo hefyd â pherthynas. Mae gofyn integreiddio i ystod eang o ymwelwyr â chariad Crist i’r claf hun yn esgor ar iachâd, yn arbennig i’n perthynas ag unigolion a chymdeithas yn gyffredinol fod yn weithgareddau, yn arbennig gofal gan gadw cysylltiad rhyngddynt pan weinyddir y Cymun Bendigaid. iach i ni fwynhau iechyd yn ei gyflawnder. fugeiliol, a’i fod ar gael i bawb, hefyd â’r gymuned. Yno cawn ein hatgoffa o waith Iesu gan gynnwys pobl nad ydynt yn 5. Pregethu’r Efengyl. Mae drosom ar y Groes er maddeuant Beth yw Iachâd Cristnogol? Yn ôl yr Esgob Morris Maddocks fe mynychu eglwys.” Yn yr un pregethu’r Newyddion Da am pechodau ac er ein ddigwydd pan fo Iesu Grist “yn eich cwrdd wrth darddle eich adroddiad caiff yr Eglwys ei gariad Duw tuag at bob yr un hiachawdwriaeth. (Mae’r gair ei angen”.Gwaith Duw trwy Grist ydyw a ymddiriedwyd, mewn gweddi hannog i weithio ochr yn ochr â ohonom yn fodd i ddod a iachâd i hun yn dangos y cysylltiadau â a gofal fugeiliol, i’w Eglwys. Eithr does gan yr Eglwys ddim meddygon proffesiynol. Dyna, glaf. iachâd, adferiad, cyflawnder.) monopoli ar y gwaith. Cydweithia gyda’r GIC a meddygaeth breifat hefyd, oedd weledigaeth yr Esgob 6. Cymod. Trwy Gyffes a 11. Gwrando. Dyma weinidogaeth wrth iddi arddel y Weinidogaeth Iachâd. Morris Maddocks (awdur ‘Chris- Gollyngdod cawn brofi’r rhyddid a gall pawb ei harddel. Ceir Ddydd wrth ddydd, wrth gwrdd ar draws dyn cloff wrth Borth tian Healing Ministry’, SPCK ddaw o dderbyn maddeuant. Mae gwrandawyr proffesiynol ym mhob â phobl yn eu hangen, Prydferth y Deml, cardota oedd e, 1990) a sefydlodd yr Apostolaeth, maddeuant wrth wraidd yr Efengyl Canolfan Iechyd yn ogystal â gweddnewidiodd Iesu fywydau ond meddai Pedr wrtho “Aur ac mudiad lle cytuna gweinidog a Gristnogol ac yn sail i iachâd Chafés a chanolfannau eraill nifer wrth ddod â grym a chariad Duw arian nid oes gennyf, ond yr hyn meddyg lleol gydweithio er personoliaethau a pherthnasau – ein o’n trefi. i’w canol. Wrth ymateb i bobl yn eu sydd gennyf, hynny a roddaf i ti. wireddu’r freuddwyd hon. perthynas gyda Duw, gydag eraill, Os oes gennych ddiddordeb yn gwahanol sefyllfaoedd, ni Yn enw Iesu Grist o Nasareth, Sut mae’r Weinidogaeth Iachâd gyda’r amgylchfyd a gyda’r hunan. y maes hwn, mae yna gamau wahaniaethodd Iesu rhwng y cyfod a rhodia”. yn amlygu ei hun yn ymarferol? 7. Iachau atgofion a chlwyfau ymarferol i’w cymryd cyn cychwyn weinidogaeth iachâd a’r Ers dechrau’r 20fed ganrif mae 1. Gweinidogaeth Weddi Iachâd. emosiynol. Gall loes ac ofnau’r y gwaith. Mae gweddi, addysgu ac weinidogaeth addysgu. Gwneud gweinidogaeth iachâd yr Eglwys Dyma weinidogaeth gall pawb ei gorffennol fod yn fwrn ar daith hyfforddiant yn hanfodol. Ymhlith y Teyrnas Dduw yn bresennol ydoedd wedi ennill sylw o’r newydd. Yn arfer wrth ddod â rhywun yn ei bywyd. Trwy weddi, eneinio, cyrsiau hyfforddiant da sydd ar gael yn y naill a’r llall - wrth addysgu ei 1944 sefydlodd yr Archesgob angen gerbron Crist. arddodiad dwylo neu’r Cymun gellir nodi Growing a Healing ddisgyblion yn y Bregeth ar y William Temple Gyngor Iechyd a 2. Arddodiad dwylo. Dyma a Bendigaid, mae modd profi iachâd Ministry (Acorn), Saints for Mynydd neu, er enghraifft, wrth Iachâd yr Eglwysi, ac mae ei waith wnaeth Iesu, a disgwyliodd i’w o’r beichiau hyn. Pan fydd Healing (Lynx/SPCK), Forward in wella gwas y canwriad. yn parhau hyd heddiw. Ymhlith y ddisgyblion wneud yr un peth. Gall marwolaeth yn gadael gofid nad oes Healing (Grove Books); mae Yr un oedd comisiwn Iesu i’w sefydliadau eraill sy’n cynnig arddodiad sensitif gynnig sicrhâd modd ei symud, gall offrymu Cyrsiau Caerefrog hefyd yn 12 ddisgybl a’r 70 a anfonodd llenyddiaeth ac adnoddau a’r ymdeimlad o berthyn. gweddi fod yn falm i ysbryd briw. ddefnyddiol. Heb amheuaeth mae allan yn ddiweddarach. Er amrywiol mae’r Sefydlaid 3. Eneinio. Mae’r olew a 8. Gweinidogaeth y Meirw. Wrth dilyn gorchymyn Iesu i iachau yn enghraifft, pan ddaeth Pedr a Ioan Cristnogol Acorn, y Canolfannau ddefnyddir wrth eneinio yn gyd-sefyll gyda phobl yn eu brofiad llawn bendith. 6 Pobl Dewi, March 2006

that the work of pastoral assistants Profiles could well operate across a dean- ery rather than being restricted to Jayne MacGregor one benefice. With people like Jayne we could explore a closer Peace Mala AYNE MACGREGOR is a partnership between churches and by Hywel Davies Jlicensed pastoral assistant in the medical world. NB Salvation Fishguard where her husband is the (Latin salve = wholeness) ESPECT is a word that has a selves would choose to be treated. vicar. The patients of Ward 14 In today’s NHS Jayne sees a Rlot of currency these days. Tolerance, mutual respect, peace, at Withybush Hospital, Haverford- more patient-centred approach, with We’re told it’s what the Prime global interdependence and a com- west, know her as one of their the front-line carer, the nurse, be- Minister wants to encourage in our mitment to human rights are among registered general nurses. ing an equal part of the broad range communities and instil in the the values it seeks to encourage. By Jayne found being a medical of specialisms. Nowadays, patients hearts and minds of young people. focusing on the Golden Rule, peo- secretary drew her into nursing. are more confident of accessing in- It’s a concept that’s focal to a ple of all faiths can cooperate with After qualifying as an SRN she formation about their illness and Swansea based project endorsed by one another without having to par- worked in Leicester and Loughbor- treatment. ticipate or believe in each other’s a number of faith leaders includ- ough. As a district nurse she worked As we talked, another sadness particular belief system. This is a ing the Dalai Lama and the Most in Leicester’s multi-cultural and appeared: some patients are unable basis on which believers of all faiths Revd. Rowan Williams, Arch- multi-faith communities. As a to go home when they would like and spiritual paths can work to- school nurse she carried out the to because the whole package of bishop of Canterbury, who is a gether for peace and mutual respect whole range of medical surveil- care of family and community, so- patron of Peace Mala. Central to the project is the aim lance. She also worked in private cial or health services cannot meet Peace Mala has also been rec- of encouraging young people to nursing homes and is now part-time is what drives her in her work with their total health needs. As our so- ognised by The Prince’s Trust Mil- view the diversity of the human in the rehabilitation ward where others. She is saddened that the fo- ciety continues to age we shall all lennium Award, the Co-op Commu- race, not with fear and suspicion but patients prepare to leave after acute cus on healing in the medical world have to work harder in community nity Dividend Award, Carmarthen- with joy and celebration. Indeed, treatment. so often ignores, pays lip service to, to provide for those in later life who shire Police Community Challenge Peace Mala has itself become an Faith came to Jayne while she or sidelines the spiritual sphere. As are unable to manage without good Award, Childline Cymru Friendship award-giving organisation, recog- was a school nurse. A chaplain in a a hospital nurse she is not overt with neighbours. Now there’s a chal- and Respect Award and CEWC nising work in schools, colleges and mental health unit helped her to dis- her faith, but allows the patients to lenge for all of us, Christian or not. Cymru, the UN organisation that youth groups that makes for a de- cover faith in the midst of her own draw on her implicit spirituality. We need to work together. works in schools and colleges. veloped sense of global citizenship. pain. Her search for a wholeness Her experience of working with – Jeremy Martineau Peace Mala was set up by World The recently launched Peace that includes spirit, mind and body churches and communities suggests Faiths teacher and Anglican, Pam Mala Awards for Youth Competi- Evans, in the aftermath of the 9/11 tion gained the support of interna- disaster. The word ‘mala’ is San- tional rock star Bonnie Tyler, The skrit and means “garland of flow- Church in Wales, the Muslim com- Jo Boughton ers”. In the case of the Peace Mala munity of South Wales, Swansea it refers to a symbolic tolerance Inter-Faith Forum and South Wales O BOUGHTON is one of the bracelet made up of rainbow beads Police. JGPs serving Fishguard. She feels which represent all the people of our If it’s ‘Respect’ we want, Peace that being a GP is a vocation – be- world. It may be used for devotional Mala has a valuable role to play. If ing available for medical, psycho- use if the wearer so wishes. Each your school or youth group is inter- logical and social well-being. She coloured bead on the Peace Mala ested in the Peace Mala Awards for has established a clear image of fit- represents a spiritual path or faith Youth why not submit an entry by ness for life, being an athlete, musi- and its peace message for the world. the final submission date of Friday cian, sailor and member of the Even when worn simply as a fash- 19th May? Fishguard Lifeboat crew. Patients are ion accessory, it serves to prompt Further details may be obtained impressed by the poster display an awareness of what has, for many, from www.peacemala.org.uk about life-style before they reach her come to be known as the Golden [email protected] surgery as preventative health is a Rule – to treat others as we our- or telephone 01792 774225 key part of Jo’s philosophy. Living opposite the village sur- gery as a child, having a family tra- dition in nursing and education, and The Quota – being the daughter of a north Lin- colnshire vicar developed an aware- a Fairer Distribution ness of a whole range of community by David Causton and personal issues. This was good preparation for Jo‘s later vocation, OR very many years the Quota the data set for the whole Diocese. which was clearly in sight even when Fhas been allocated to benefices This makes the method completely she was 12 years old. (groups of parishes and churches) objective. May be as little as 50% of her in the Diocese by means of a for- Because the basis of Quota al- medical time is spent in one to one mula based on numbers of Easter location has been greatly changed surgery consultation; she does the Communicants averaged over the this year, apart from the fact that usual mountain of paperwork, a previous four years. However, it is there is an overall Diocesan in- child health surveillance clinic, fam- now recognised that this simple crease of Quota of nearly 10%, ily planning and minor surgery pro- means of measuring the ‘size’ of a there will be winners and losers. cedures and enjoys home visits. church is no longer tenable; so a To ensure that no benefice suffers Driving to and fro gives her the space system has been devised to take into an insufferably large increase (i.e. for prayer and reflection, though account other attributes which can more than 25%), a second, sepa- dealing with perhaps forty patients help assess how large a church is rate, part of the new method takes a day gives little opportunity for more and hence how much it should pay. care of this by cushioning the than a quick arrow prayer about the Six attributes have been used. changes, downwards for those ben- last patient. issues, as an example Jo explored her time, whenever we intervene in peo- They are numbers of Easter Com- efices which would be paying more Pembrokeshire has a high pro- view on euthanasia. Her own view ple’s illness for their good” and she municants, Trinity III Communi- than the Diocesan increase under portion of elderly people and Jo rec- is that assisted suicide is completely battles with feelings and questions cants, Average Attendance the new formula, and upwards for ognises that many of them have well- and utterly wrong; for she believes about this every day. throughout the year, people on the benefices paying less. This part of developed coping strategies. Yet her that medicine now has the means to The big issues of how we live Electoral Roll, Baptisms, Confir- the process is again calculated by reputation as a good listener brings manage the pain and symptoms and and how we die face all of us. Reli- mations. An obvious way to use an objective formula. a steady flow to her door, even if the to give people a comfortable death. gion and medicine should explore several different measures of size It is to be hoped that the new sys- presenting symptoms are tenuous. As to playing God: “We do it all the them together. – Jeremy Martineau of a church is to combine them as tem will be acknowledged as a fairer Music plays a huge part in Jo’s a weighted average. The problem way to allocate the Quota across the life. Through it the emotions are ex- then becomes as to what weight Diocese. Anyone wishing more de- Narberth Open Learning Theology Group pressed, particularly her spirituality should each of the six attributes of tail about the methods may obtain a which has been enhanced by the The next session begins on Thursday 11th May size be given, and this could be ar- document from the Diocesan Office. beauty of the Pembrokeshire land- in the Queen’s Hall, Narberth at 7.30pm. gued about indefinitely. There is a For any benefice that wishes to par- scape. She is a concert standard flau- Revd Dr Gareth Edwards is tutor and subject is ‘The Church method which, though technically tition its Quota allocation between tist and nearly as good on the piano, in Jerusalem: Its origins and Characteristics’. not the method of weighted aver- its individual churches in the same but is more frequently to be heard as ages, behaves as though it was; but way as the Diocese, a further docu- For further information contact Mrs Iris Staniland on a choir member. the big advantage is that weights ment of instructions is also available 01994 240659 Speaking about current medical are generated automatically from from the Office. Pobl Dewi, March 2006 7

Use of many of the following in a worship environment may Multimedia and Worship involve a data projector (and screen, or white wall, or something to project onto). You may wish eventually to take by Matt Knight advantage of the fact that these have come down considerably in price and buy one, but experiment first by S we all scrabble around borrowing one from a local school/office/diocesan office/ Aon the floor of our living council/parishioner. rooms desperately trying to find Take a look at the online resources available. Go to a spare plug socket, few of us http://jonnybaker.blogs.com/jonnybaker/ and click on the need telling that we are using “worship tricks” icon immediately visible on the right, or use more technology on a daily ba- the image search at www.google.com or www.altavista.com sis. What we may not have no- or www.flickr.com to find some images. ticed is that technology is fi- Play with some software for presenting images or video nally moving us into a world of material. Powerpoint is limited in what it can do but is a new possibilities. good starting place and more advanced programs like arkaos In the worlds of film, fiction, (from www.arkaos.net) offer free trial versions that work for journalism and music, old barri- a limited amount of time. ers no longer exist – what would Alternative Worship, by Jonny Baker and Doug Gay have cost hundreds of thousands (published by SPCK) comes with a CD full of still images, of pounds a few years ago can video clips, and music, as well as some liturgical material now be achieved with a basic in the book. Not all may be relevant, but it’s a great place to home computer and a dose of start. creativity. You can buy CDs and DVDs of material for use in worship If we are to take the Old Testa- – Visions (www.visions-york.org/shop.html) have just bought ment scholar Walter Bruggemann’s out a CD of 50 video clips, and One Small Barking Dog instruction “don’t live by prose (www.osbd.org) offer a number of DVDs, including alone” seriously, or to consider the Kaleidoscope – a collection of 40 clips for use in worship. theologian Karl Rahner’s point that “to reduce theology to verbal theol- Either you or someone in your parish has a digital video or ogy is to limit the capacity of the arts Morgenthaler, co-creator of the wor- worship in the same way as mod- stills camera. Experiment – ask yourself what images you to be used by God in his revelation”, ship resource DVD digital glass, ern musicians view sampling – the could take and use in worship. then the availability of cheap and comments that “the key is to inte- musical practice of combining easy-to-use technology has implica- grate media as a piece of the wor- pieces of the old and the new to- tions for worship. ship experience. Think of media as gether in a new context to form a ing 12 o’clock on a screen and a of it. When it is so easy to use and This is not to say, however, that one of the threads with which to new whole. At a recent Advent serv- harp being played – a perfect mix cheap to obtain, we have little ex- adding a thin veneer of technology weave a rich tapestry”. ice in which I was involved, a medi- of new and old together. cuse for not doing so - see the to our existing structures will Equally, in their book “Alterna- tation on the theme of “waiting” The key with worship and tech- sidebar for a few suggestions of suddenly make the church con- tive Worship” (SPCK), Jonny Baker was read out, accompanied by a nology is to be aware of what it can where to start. temporary and effective. Peder and Doug Gay talk about viewing video clip of a clock not quite reach- offer so that we can make good use

The closing video interview is with GFS in St Davids Diocese one of the Diocese of St David’s own by David Payne A Wonderful Inheritance clerics – Rev Dr John Gillibrand, by Siôn Brynach vicar of Llangeler with Pen-Boyr. O MOVE from girlhood to ma- branch of the GFS has opened at John – Welsh learner of the year Tturity girls today must deal with Holy Trinity Church, Felinfoel, CD-ROM, entitled “A – knew very little about Wales’ during the 90s – says that for him a complex array of pressures and in- Llanelli. heritage. With this in mind, I drafted ‘there is a deep connection between fluences. Positive role models and Three of us were privileged to at- AWonderful Inheritance” peer relationships are hard to find. tend the GFS world-wide conference has recently been distributed to a series of short articles on the key the call to ministry and my decision periods of Welsh history; material to learn Welsh’ The Girls’ Friendly Society offers at Philadelphia, USA last summer. every parish in the Church in best described perhaps as aca- The contents of the CD don’t end girls and young women positive The next Conference will be in Ko- Wales. This is the second of two demically accurate but presented in here, either. Matt continues, saying guidance and helps to develop val- rea in three years time. It would be CDs produced recently as a pack a very accessible style. “one of the other benefits of using a ues and provid experiences that sup- marvellous if a few more could come of Welsh language related “The CD-ROM is intended as an CD-ROM is that hyperlinks are port growth as well as friendships that with us to represent Wales at the introduction to a bigger and wider embedded in the text, allowing the last a lifetime. Conference. Eleven girls also at- resources for Church in Wales GFS leaders focus on developing tended the GFS provincial activity parishes. subject and I hope it will encourage user to access the vast array of discussion at the parish level (and resources available online – whether the whole person. They help girls weekend at Park-mill on the Gower The first CD-ROM including there are questions at the end of each William Morgan’s bible, or details achieve mental, emotional, physical in September. all current Church in Wales section to facilitate this). The books on current Welsh courses”. and spiritual growth through a flex- If you’d like to be a GFS Leader services read in Welsh, was listed will provide much more in- “We’ve been able to include ible wide-ranging programme of ac- or would like to start a branch then released in Spring 2005 and depth material and information on the some other resources on the CD” tivities. Some of you I’m sure have please contact Rev. David Payne, produced in cooperation with the various periods in the history of the says Matt. “There is a substantial heard of the Girls’ Friendly Society. GFS Provincial Chaplin, The Vicar- diocese of Bangor – so that clerics past millennium and a half in Wales. glossary of Welsh language words Some may have even been members. age, Swiss Valley, Llanelli SA14 and lay readers could hear and We hope that it will also be of benefit which occur in a church context, We are pleased to report that a new 8BS. Tel: 01554 773559. practice the services in Welsh. The and use in Church in Wales schools.” there is information on Welsh Saints second CD-ROM – a product However, one obvious question that appear in the Welsh Calendar, Going . . . going . . . gone! developed jointly by the Church in is perhaps, why a CD-ROM? Matt and there are suggested hymns from Wales language officer, Rev Knight is clear – “the reason for the Welsh hymn book Caneuon HAT’S £200,000 between various local businesses the Gwynn ap Gwilym and the adopting a CD-ROM format was Ffydd according to liturgical season. Wfriends? Not a lot, you might organisers were able to hold a Church in Wales Creative that it allowed us to do so much Finally, there is a list of available say, especially as St Martin-in-the- profitable raffle as well as hugely Resources Officer, Matt Knight – more. We’ve illustrated each section Welsh courses. Fields in Trafalgar Square, London entertaining auction. Competitive with appropriate video and picture “Whilst the CD format has currently has to raise £2 million to bids, sealed and open, ensured the combines several different material, for example including a allowed us to add all this, we do meet all its various needs. But for a evening was both a culinary and elements, clustered around an reproduction of the Juvencus manu- recognise that some people are going small country parish like Llanarthne, financial success. To round off the introduction to the contribution of script to allow users to see for to prefer reading this material, so the near Carmarthen, even the lesser evening, Ann Davies, Brynmenda, the Christian church in Wales to themselves the earliest fragment of CD includes all documents in a sum is monumental. Facing exten- sang a variety of Welsh folk songs, the Christian literary and written Welsh in existence.” format that is easy to print out.” sive restorative work the PCC has ably accompanied by Rhiannon historical heritage of the nation. The CD includes several video But isn’t this a case of the embarked on a series of money rais- Jones. We are fortunate indeed to “The incentive to begin this interviews. The first of these is with church looking back instead of ing events. Previous efforts have in- have such willing support in the project arose out of a need identified Canon A. M. Allchin, Honorary looking forward? Gwynn’s answer cluded a Flower Festival, celebrity parish for this large scale project. by the Church in Wales language Professor of the Department of on that is clear – “Without know- concerts and the usual raffles and Future plans include a summer officers’ group” says Gwynn ap Theology and Religious studies at ing where we have been and have coffee mornings. twmpath and a possible inter- Gwilym. “The language officers the University of Wales, Bangor, some knowledge of the wonderful On Saturday, March 4th, the deanery pub quiz. That might be a from each diocese were aware that who speaks movingly of what he inheritance with which we have PCC, led by Dean Quick, organised challenge that even St Martin-in-the- there were a number of clerics describes as his ‘conversion’ been blessed as a church, how can a gala fund-raising dinner at the Half Fields hasn’t considered. If so, coming to minister in Wales each experience when he stumbled upon we possibly know where we should Way, Nantgaredig. With generous remember, Llanarthne thought of it year, who – understandably perhaps material in Welsh for the first time. be going in future?” support and sponsorship from first! Any takers? – Hywel Davies 8 Pobl Dewi, March 2006 Plant Dewi project wins Not averse Excellence Award to an Ode Poetry, music and stained glass feature in West Wales’ on-going arts festival VER wondered what a shawm Elooks like, or what sort of noise a crumhorn makes? Meidrim Church is the place to get the answers at 7.30 pm on 31st March, when early mu- sic group La Volta will be giving a concert using replicas of old instru- ments. The event is one of a series arranged by ARCH (Arts in Bishop blesses new Plant Dewi Churches), the West Wales founda- tion which aims to promote the use projectprojectproject PLANT DEWI’s Animated Alcohol Advice Project has been awarded of sacred spaces for artistic presenta- a Youth Work in Wales Excellence Award 2005. This is the first tions of all kinds, and explore the con- by Victoria Thomas nection between the arts and spiritu- Church based organisation to win the award in ten years – out of ality. ORFA FAMILY CENTRE, Llanelli, was officially opened by the a thousand entries from across Wales. The project involves young On 21st April at 7 pm, at St MBishop of St Davids on Thursday, November 24th 2005. Morfa people from the diocese working together to create a series of Infants School introduced the afternoon with two beautifully sung songs, Mary’s Church, Haverfordwest, short animated films with the goal of educating other young people award-winning poet and dramatist My God is a Great Big God and Seek Ye First the Kingdom of God. The about the dangers of alcohol abuse. The panel was particularly children did the actions and encouraged the adults to do likewise! Julia Copus will be reading some of impressed by the entry and the quality that it displayed. Claire Jenkins, Co-ordinator for the centre, welcomed everyone and her work, taken largely from her book introduced the Bishop Carl Cooper who spoke about the work of Plant In Defence of Adultery. Julia won first Dewi and the other family centres running successfully throughout prize the UK National Poetry Carmarthenshire. The centre was blessed and the ribbon was cut. How Religious should Civil Competition in 2003 and is currently Now all that was left to do was to enjoy the cawl and bread made by the a Royal Literary Fund Fellow at the staff and take a tour of the centre. Pictures of the Bishop and school chil- University of Exeter. There’ll also be dren were featured in the Llanelli Star. Marriages be? time for members of the audience to Morfa Family Centre would like to thank everyone who was involved in contribute some of their favourite the opening and a special thanks to Bishop Carl and the Plant Dewi Staff. by Nan Warlow poems, by prior arrangement. Morfa Family Centre is situated at 20 School Road, Morfa, Llanelli Your favourite hymns are the and open on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday from 10 – 2.30. HE MARRIAGE ceremony, gious ministers and civil registrars focus of It’s a Hymn Thing in St Please contact Claire Jenkins on 01554 776777 for more information Twhether civil or religious, thus allowing both to operate with Mary’s Church, Pembroke, at 7 pm marks the beginning of an impor- dignity. Furthermore, couples will, in on 28th May: broadcaster and tant stage in life. Since its founda- future, be able to use music and read- hymnologist Hugh Ashley will be tion in 1876, the Mothers’ Union has ings with incidental religious refer- conducting the singing and revealing promoted marriage as a major con- ences in their civil ceremonies. This, fascinating stories behind those tributor to the stability of society. the MU suggests, is in keeping with familiar words and tunes. You can Indeed, the MU believes that a cli- the spirit of the 1949 Act, as drop- even hear yourself afterwards on a mate of support for marriage is more ping religious lyrics from sacred mu- souvenir CD which can be ordered important than the content of the sic is impractical nor does an oblique at the time. There’s more music in wedding ceremony itself and would reference to religious or spiritual im- St Dogmael’s Church, Mynachlog- be saddened if the significance of agery create a religious service. ddu, when guitarist Stephen embarking on married life was veiled Couples need both practical and Metcalfe will be strumming his stuff by undue controversy over the con- symbolic encouragement throughout in concert with a supporting artist on tent of the ceremony. their married life and it is harder to 8th June at 7.30 pm. In the autumn the MU submitted enter into, and sustain, a marriage if Future events include courses in its response to the General Register it is not seen as important by the rest making real stained glass, a Office’s consultation on the content of society. workshop for musicians wanting to of civil marriage ceremonies, follow- These essential points were learn how to play the computer, and ing which the final report was pub- wonderfully demonstrated in an ex- Digital Christmas – a carol service lished on 16 November 2005. In- hibition of wedding dresses, chris- for massed choirs organised in cluded in the MU response was the tening gowns and floral displays at conjunction with the RSCM. For Project Workers Sam, Vicky, Jane and Anona sorting through recommendation that, if the govern- the little Church of St Martin at further information please contact gifts donated by Churches and Chapels in the Diocese ment is truly committed to support- Clarbeston in the Daugleddau dean- the Chairman of ARCH, the Revd ing durable partnerships, it should ery in the autumn. Anthony Bailey, on 01437 532430 consider offering marriage prepara- On show were some 14 dresses, [email protected] Christmas Joy from Plant Dewi tion programmes for civil ceremonies. ranging from an elaborate richly The MU believes that the govern- beaded black dress from the Victo- This all made a powerful statement by Christopher Lawton ment’s wish to maintain the distinc- rian era to the latest bride’s splendid about the importance of marriage as tion between religious and civil satin dress, made by her mother, who not only have the partners in these LANT DEWI celebrated Christ- “The response has been amaz- marriage is commendable. This dis- was herself a bride at Clarbeston. marriages remained together but the Pmas 2005 by co-ordinating ing,” said Anona Mathias, project tinction has a number of positive As well as the dresses on display whole of this little rural parish is still Churches and Chapels throughout worker for Plant Dewi. outcomes, including maintaining there were photographs of weddings a place where every one is a part of the Diocese in bringing Christmas More than 1,000 new toys and respect for the separate roles of reli- from the 1930’s to the present day. the ‘family.’ joy to needy families by handing out foodstuffs were donated by Hampers of food and presents. Churches and Chapels in the Dio- Presentation of a cheque on In the months approaching cese and these were collected, Thursday 17th November Christmas the 10 Family Centres sorted and then distributed by Plant 2005 by the Deanery that Plant Dewi support in Car- Dewi Project Workers and Family marthenshire had heard how fami- Centre staff to families. Treasurer to the Rev. Roger lies in their areas were dreading the Hughes, Social Responsibility Sue Fletcher, Project Manager approaching season. One Family Officer for the Diocese of for Plant Dewi, said: “It is really Centre co-ordinator said, “Sadly St. Davids, at a function at the encouraging to see so many Christmas is seen by many families, Stradey Suite. Churches local to the Family Cen- who struggle from day to day to feed tres sharing the good news in such Pictured L to R: Mrs Glynis and clothe their family – not as a a practical and loving way.” Sage; Barclays Bank time of joy, but as an extra finan- (sponsor); Rev. Roger cial burden.” If your Church would like to be Hughes SRO; Mrs Carol Upon hearing of the plight of so involved this year in collecting toys many families a good number of and food for needy families in the Hodson. Treasurer of Churches and Chapels throughout Diocese then please contact Plant Committee; Mrs Nanci Rees the Diocese volunteered to donate Dewi on 01267 221551. and Mr Dennis Rees, from the toys and foodstuffs. Kidwelli Deanery Committee Pobl Dewi, March 2006 9 Book in Filming for the BBC Cantorion and Symphonica Tywi were formed by Michael advance Cottam out of a performance of Messiah in Llangadog church by Michael Cottam and now, twelve years later, have developed as sister charity organisations of mixed voice choir and symphony orchestra, ATURDAY 20th May sees the consisting of about 150 performers, soloists and a large, fifth RSCM Annual Choral Fes- N 2005, I was approached by Elin Rhys, the director of Telesgop in S faithful following. Seeking to develop young music talent, tival taking place once again at St Llandeilo to see if Symphonica Tywi would be willing to be the subject I to bring the experience of quality live orchestral and choral Davids Cathedral. Last year 100 of a six-part television documentary, commissioned by the music choristers from all over the Diocese department of the BBC in London. After a great deal of consultation concerts to rural West Wales and to give glory to God, the came together for a day of fellow- with members of the orchestra, the committee decided to go along with choir and orchestra perform, either separately or together, ship and music-making under the this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to portray amateur music-making in on about eight occasions during each year throughout the direction of Cathedral Director of the Towy and the rich vein of artistic talent that we possess. Towy valley, as well as farther afield. Together with a Music and RSCM Area Chair, reputation, they have built a substantial repertoire that The project is now well into so far has been very interesting. At Timothy Noon. comprises large-scale choral and symphonic works, what will be a fifteen-month the first two performances of the concertos, contemporary, film and jazz music, together with This year the music is being relationship with Telesgop and the series, an orchestral concert in the sacred and secular works. Smaller choirs and instrumental published in a special booklet, BBC, with all the attendant para- National Botanic Garden of Wales groups that also perform separately have their roots and which will be available in advance, phernalia of programme making. and an open-air performance of and there are further chances to get What is anticipated, after hundreds Carmina Burana, there were several connections with orchestra and choir. to know the works at three area of hours of filming, is a series of manned camera positions, as well as rehearsals: on 3rd May in Aberyst- six half hour programmes on BBC static cameras and a huge boom necessary concentration required had to built on trust because, we had wyth, on 6th May in Carmarthen, television, depicting the person- camera – a “jimmy jib” – to provide makes me oblivious to their to make it clear from the outset that another in Pembrokeshire on alities and their lives away from the interest (and distraction) for presence. What is being sought is the we were not willing to upset any of 13th May. orchestra and choir as they prepare orchestra and choir members alike. human story of what makes a large these performers – friends as we all Looking ahead, leading church for each concert. Running as a Although the performances are all amateur music organisation tick and are – with depictions of themselves composer John Rutter returns to thread through the series will be the filmed, with a large and professional the effect that making music together which would later embarrass. West Wales on Saturday 16th Sep- professional lives of one or two recording back-up unit, the music has on the lives musicians and So far, the experience is fascina- tember. Places are limited and de- main characters and, as the founder itself is not the main focus – the audience alike. One only hopes that ting; but we shall have to wait mand is bound to be great, so this and conductor of both societies, my characters are. Cameras have already the good relationships that exist are another year before the finished is a date to mark in your diary now. daily life and parish work will act followed other orchestral members not too tested by the experience. I product is aired. I do hope that the The next work in the hugely suc- as connecting material; I am already into their professional lives with a know that there is a tongue-in-cheek programmes will depict the dedi- cessful Choral Classics series is getting rather blasé about being Caesarean operation and police conspiracy to make me lose my cool cation, marvellous good humour, Vivaldi’s Gloria, to be performed wired for sound! Obviously, motor bike training being filmed, as when rehearsing because it would patience and musicianship of the in Haverfordwest on Saturday 30th Caroline and I were concerned well as quartet performances in make ‘good television!’ So far, many characters which comprise September. initially about the intrusion into our London by our leader, Rhys Watkins. despite some very obviously planted Symphonica and Cantorion Tywi as For further information on all lives, with cameras in the house and After a while one gets to know provocation, I have managed to well as that which for me, as well as RSCM events and activities please churches but, so far, I can only say what the director is looking for as avoid anything that might need many in orchestra and choir, drives contact Area Secretary Richard that Elin and her camera crews are they need to make the programmes ‘bleeping’ – despite my farmer past! the whole thing along – the deep Stephens on 01437 760269 or the models of sensitivity and tact and a both interesting and watchable. That We will see. privilege of the opportunity of Revd Jonathan Copus (Acting good working relationship has does not mean, however, that one Indeed, from the beginning, the praising God through the gift of RSCM Press officer) on 01994 emerged – as well as a lot of laughs! plays up to the cameras. To be relationship between the society and music. 419834. Technically too, the experience honest, when the music starts, the director and camera and sound crews Cymru yn Croesawu Arweinwyr Eglwysig

gan Siôn Brynach The churches of the Porvoo Agreement meet in Cardiff on 19th March to celebrate their 10th anniversary with a service in Llandaff Cathedral. A parallel meeting will involve the communications officers of the Porvoo churches, similar to that organised by the Celtic churches of the Anglican Communion in recent years. CYMRU fydd cyrchfan llu o Yn rhedeg yn gyfochrol fydd arweinwyr eglwysig ganol mis cynhadledd i gyfathrebwyr Mawrth. Byddant yn dod i Gymru Eglwysi Porvoo. Mae’r er mwyn dathlu degfed pen- gynhadled hon yn estyniad o blwydd cytundeb Porvoo. Bydd y ddigwyddiad a sefydlwyd rhyw garreg filltir hon yn cael ei nodi dair blynedd yn ôl pan gyfarfu yn ystod gwasanaeth arbennig yn cyfathrebwyr yr Eglwysi Eglwys Gadeiriol Llandaf ddydd Anglicanaidd Celtaidd gyda’u Sul 19eg Mawrth a’r pregethwr gilydd yn Nulyn. Nawr mae’r yn y gwasanaeth hwnnw fydd gwahoddaid yn cael ei ymestyn i Archesgob KG Hammar – gynnwys cyfathrebwyr o bob rhan Archesgob Uppsala yn Sweden. o Gymundeb Porvoo. Yn yr un gwasanaeth bydd Bydd y siaradwyr yn y cytundeb gefeillio yn cael ei gynhadledd honno yn cynnwys arwyddo rhwng esgobaeth Ian Hargreaves, cyn-olygydd Llandaf ac esgobaeth Uppsala. Papur Newydd Prydeinig yr Mae Cymundeb Porvoo yn Independent a’r Parch Tom T LONG LAST, the end of the completion. cynnwys eglwysi Anglicanaidd Ehrich, un o hoelion wyth y byd ACloisters Project is in sight. CloisterCloisterCloister We now need one last push to gwledydd Prydain ac Iwerddon, cyfathrebu Eglwysig yn yr Unol Much has been accomplished since complete the West range of the eglwysi Lwtheraidd o wledydd Daleithiau. Mae rhagor o fanylion the launch of the Millennium Appeal Cloisters, which will serve as a Llychlyn a’r Baltig, ac eglwysi am y naill gynhadledd a’r llall ar in 1999 and four out of the five SchemeSchemeScheme Retreat Centre and Education Lwsitanaidd Sbaen a Phortiwgal. gael trwy fynd at elements have been completed. facility. We are at present working Disgwylir hyd at hanner cant o www.porvoochurches.org The picture reveals that the by Wyn Evans hard to close the funding gap, which arweinwyr eglwysig yng process of the recovery of the has opened up because building Nghymru ym mis Mawrth. Cloisters, which adjoin the Refectory has been fitted out and cost inflation has caught up with us. Thema Cyfarfod yr Arweinwyr Final copy date Cathedral to the North, is moving already looks stunning and is When it is completed, the Eglwysig yw “Dilynwch Fi”. Yn along well. The Treasury is very intended to open on May 1st. The Cloisters Project, as with all impor- ystod y pedwar diwrnod bydd y for the next issue of nearly ready to be handed over and East and North Cloisters are well tant phases of development at St thema yn cael ei harchwilio a’i Pobl Dewi is has inspired admiration in all who in hand, the timber framing Davids over the centuries, will hystyried o amrywiol safbwyntiau June 16th have seen it – it is exciting to be mirroring the mediaeval tracery. The become an integral part of the site’s a thrwy gyfrwng darlithoedd, able to display the Cathedral’s lavatories have been roofed and the unique character. I look forward to trafodaethau ac ymweliadau. treasures for the first time. The North Porch is well on the way to welcome you all. 10 Pobl Dewi, March 2006 Ordinands Making Space update by Jeremy Martineau ULTIFUNCTIONALITY a way of pushing God to the which enabled 100 communities to by Richard Wood Mmeans that many people margins of life. At the heart of provide in the their church the space believe that churches can be used Christianity is the incarnation – a for the activities that were needed in Richard Wood is half-way through his first of three for more than one purpose. scandalous claim to some religious that community. (Open All Hours: years of ordination training at St. Michael’s College How often have I heard that a people for it means that God is in ACORA 2002.) Result – more in Llandaff, Cardiff. In the second of a series of church building is only used for one the midst of us, and a church being people found themselves in church, reflections, he shares some of his experiences . . . hour a week, or a month? How can used for worthy and sensible human maybe for worship as well as other anyone justify that resource being of activity would surely gladden Jesus’ purposes. We are in the business of ROUND the beginning of ing that this has been my experience so little use? Increasingly it is being heart. building bridges into the com- AFebruary we began to notice over the first few months of ordina- learned that churches have, over the At the Millennium we ran a munity, not setting ourselves apart a change in the air as we gath- tion training. Amid lessons on New centuries, been used for as many £7.5m programme called “Rural from it. This is the Anglican way. ered to worship in the college Testament Greek (interesting, but at activities as humans can devise – Churches in Community Service” chapel – and it made us very un- times baffling), Church History (sur- some more worthy than others! (The easy. At first it was quite subtle, prisingly exciting), Welsh (yn wych!) Secular Use of Church Buildings: and not everyone noticed, but and more besides, daily prayer, Bible- J. G. Davies: SCM 1968.) Before the within a couple of days it became reading and worship have been hard puritans filled the space with fixed going. But there is always a lesson to obvious that we could no longer seating to lecture congregations the be learnt in the desert. It’s easier to nave would have been in use for worship there. Something was understand properly that ‘man can- provision of health, celebrations like wrong; something had died. We not live on bread alone’ when there’s wedding receptions, funeral wakes, weren’t entirely sure when or no bread to be had; ‘living water’ is the place for legal documents to be even how it died, but we were sure even more alluring when you realise signed; as the only community hall that there wasn’t a great deal that that you’re parched. Having arrived it was the place where the fire engine we could do about it. on the other side of this experience, was kept and even the gunpowder You will, I hope, be relieved to I believe that my faith is stronger for stored. Now we can find good hear that what I mean is that either it. God doesn’t stop being God when imaginative uses of the nave space, a squirrel or a rat had reached the He seems harder to find, because the chancel and sanctuary being end of its life somewhere in the God is far greater than our experi- “behind the screen”. Village shops, building, and that the consequent ence of Him. To worship, pray to and farmers’ markets, counselling rooms, odour was more than distracting. most importantly trust God in these the parish office, even the police and However, I think it’s true to say times, whilst hard, is still our call- the polling station may be located in that all Christians have times when ing and our vocation, and it may be this flexible space – and yes of course we feel that our relationship with that obedience is of greater value the kitchen and toilets are necessary God has ‘gone a bit stale’. Things when it comes at a greater cost. amenities for social activities like the just don’t seem the same, and we The smell in the chapel is now lunch club for the elderly, the play wonder what’s wrong. God doesn’t almost entirely gone, and normal group, youth club etc. feel as close as He did previously. It services have resumed . . . Some people are wary of en- can creep up on us slowly, so that You are my God. I worship you. couraging this intrusion of what when we finally realise it, we have In my heart, I long for you, as I feels like secular activities into the no idea how we came to be in this would long for a stream in a house of God. Yet God in Christ situation – and even worse, no idea scorching desert. I have seen comes to us where we are, and the how to get out of it! Well-meaning your power and your glory in the Church has come to see that to friends can tell us that the feeling will place of worship. Your love allow a separation of ordinary life soon pass, but it persists. It persists means more than life to me, and from the place set aside for until it becomes the norm, and we I praise you. As long as I live, I encountering the numinous sets up settle into thinking that this is what will pray to you. our faith has developed into. Psalm 63:1-4 (CEV) I suppose it’s not all that surpris- [email protected] So that’s what your PEAs get up to when you’re not looking! These Peas in Training meetings, advertised on our notice- In the Shadow of Mount Ararat boards, are not just for Lay Readers, Hylda Thomas reflects on a new phase in her life Pastoral Eucharistic Assistants and by Patrick Thomas, on a pilgrimmage to Armenia Worship Leaders. You can join us – HE MAN outside the church gate had a cage full of doves. “What BOUT a year and a half ago, eight members from St. John’s, St. everyone is welcome. Of the fifteen Tare those for?” I asked my Armenian companion. “They represent APatrick’s and St.Teilo’s of Pembroke Dock parish were commis- people who attended on Saturday the Holy Spirit,” he replied. “You pay the man 1,500 drams (about sioned as Pastoral Eucharistic Assistants (PEAs) and licensed by the from Pembroke, Pembroke Dock, £1.80) and he gives you a dove. You hold the dove, say your prayer, Bishop to take on this role to help ease, in some small way, the ever Manorbier, Begelly, Broadhaven and and then let it fly away.” I handed over my money and the old man increasing burdens carried by our clergy. Ludchurch, at least three were there just to find out whether they would gently placed the bird in my hands. As I prayed I could feel the dove’s We were all pleased to be asked We meet at St John’s Hall and get heart beating. Then I let it go and it flew high into the sky towards like to take part in the Lay Ministry to take on this worthwhile job. It to know each other over a cup of tea of their respective churches. There are Ararat, the mountain linked with Noah, who also released a dove with was, and still is, a great privilege to or coffee as we wait for everyone to two Saturday morning meetings each a prayer. suffering, culminating in the horror be invited into the homes of our sick arrive. We have had three such meet- year in each of the three Arch- I was with a party of British pil- of the genocide of 1915, in which and housebound communicant ings since we began and each one has deaconries of Pembrokeshire, grims on our way to the Cathedral at over a million Armenians were friends to share the Holy Sacrament been so different, so informative, so Carmarthenshire and Ceredigion. Etchmiadzin, the Armenian Holy city. wiped out by the Ottoman Turks. with them. Since becoming a PEA I enlightening and, yes, inspirational. There is also a full day’s meeting on Here the altar marks the place where Their Cross has become a symbol of have grown spiritually as a Chris- Father Richard Jenkins led the first listening skills held in Carmarthen it is said that Jesus himself appeared the survival of their people and their tian and I hope that the friends I take meeting, which consisted of praying once a year. Please come along to our to St Grigor Lusavorich, the spiritual special form of Christianity. communion to get as much out of our with the scriptures. The second meet- next meeting in St. John’s Hall in hero who, after suffering thirteen St Mesrop Mashtots devised the visits as I do. I try to keep them up- ing, about meditation, was led by a April 2006 – I can guarantee a good years of imprisonment and torture, Armenian alphabet in order to trans- to-speed with church news, taking young woman who brought prints of supply of chocolate biscuits!! converted the King of Armenia to late the Bible into the language of Newsletters and copies of NINE – Abraham and the Covenant, Jacob’s Christianity in 301. On that sacred his people. The Armenians then de- but often they give me little gems that Vision and Miriam’s Jubilation by the spot are a Cross and a Gospel book, veloped a particular skill in produc- even I’m not aware of! German artist, Sigor Koder. Between Celebratory Garden Party which are venerated by Armenian pil- ing illuminated manuscripts of the The training is ongoing. The Rev periods of meditation and listening to to be held by the grims from all over the world. Bible, many of which are now lov- Betty McNiven, who is our Lay Min- some wonderful John Rutter music St Davids Diocesan Most Armenian churches are ingly preserved in the Maten-adaran istry Officer and who has guided us we discussed the implications of each Mothers’ Union at the small and simple and shaped in the Institute in Yerevan. The greatest throughout our training, continues to painting. Our third, and last, meet- Botanical Gardens form of the Cross. Nearby there are treasure that I brought back from my set up meetings and invite some very ing took place on Saturday, 22 Octo- Llanarthne often ‘Khatchkars’: intricately pilgrimage was a book by the 10th interesting speakers. These meetings ber 2005 and was, again, on medita- on Saturday July 8th carved slabs showing the Armenian century poet St Grigor Narekatsi. provide us with opportunities to meet tion but it was quite different. The from 11.30am. Cross – a Cross which becomes a Armenians say that his prayers can people from other churches which speaker was Mrs Eileen Jones, a Lay Visit the Gardens and Tree of Life as it sprouts luxuriant heal a wounded soul. I certainly have enable us to share views, nurture our Reader from the Llanelli area, who is see Exhibitions. leaves. The 1,700 years of Armenian found them a real source of consola- growth as Christians and allow us highly qualified and a former CRUSE Special Entry Tickets £5 Christianity have been marked by tion and strength. time for prayer and reflection. counsellor. Pobl Dewi, March 2006 11 Er cof am Sam Patagonia Yr Wythnos Weddi dros gan Revd. Canon A. J. Meats Undod Cristnogol: An appreciation of the life and ministry of Canon Sam Morgan, whose funeral service took place at Holy Trinity, Felinfoel, on 29th December 2005 Llanarthne a Llanddarog UN o wir gymeriadau y yn llosgi tar a’r Brigad Tân yn Llanbedr, ag yntau’n gweinyddu’r gan Hywel Davies genhedlaeth yna o offeiriad a aned cyrraedd y lle yn barod am frwydr Cymun Cymraeg am 8.30 y.b.hyd cyn y rhyfel byd cyntaf a’i fagu a’i yn erbyn difrod mawr i ’r eglwys at y flwyddyn 2005. An account of the way the Week of Prayer for feithrin yng nghefn gwlad oedd oherwydd y mwg trwchus a ‘R oedd bywyd a diwylliant y Christian Unity was celebrated in the parishes of Sam Morgan, neu i roi iddo ei deitl welwyd gan bobl y pentref! Dyna’r wlad yn byrlymu yng Llanarthne and Llanddarog yn iawn,Y Parch.Ganon Samuel stori am iddo fynd yn ei swydd fel ngwythiennau Sam. Byddai hyn yn Morgan. Fe anwyd Sam ym Deon Gwlad Llanbedr i archwilio cael ei fynegi yn ei allu di-gymar i BUAN iawn y daw’r Wythnos Hunllef, meddai, fyddai canfod ei mhentref bach Pinged ym mhlwyf achosion lleithder treiddiol sylwi’n fanwl ar bethau, boed Weddi (Ionawr 18fed – 25ain) ar hun mewn gwasanaeth lle roedd Penbre a Llandyry. Cafodd ei uwchben allor un o eglwysi’r adeiladwaith eglwys, gofalu bod pawb o’r un farn a’r un agwedd fagwraeth ar y fferm ddylanwad ddeoniaeth ac yn wir i’w natur safon palu’r bedd yn deilwng, neu ein cyfer wedi dathliadau’r meddwl ag yntau! Mewn parhaol byth ar ei weinidogaeth reddfol dyma Sam yn dringo Ian yr gynnig sylwadau ar ymddygiad Nadolig. O’r braidd y cawn gyfle amrywiaeth y gwelir llaw Duw, ac fugeiliol. Wedi ei ordeinio yn 1932, ysgol i weld y broblem iddo’i hun. pobl. ’R oedd ei farn bob amser yn i gael ein gwynt atom. Mor nid unffurfiaeth ddylai fod yn nôd fe ddechreuodd ei brentisiaeth ym Yn anffodus llithrodd yr ysgol a ei le! Fel rhywun oedd ar y pryd yn werthfawr, felly, yw cael cwmni i’r eglwysi, meddai. mhlwyf Llandysul. Heb barhau i gadael i Sam gwympo’n llawn ar newydd-ddyfodwr i’r Esgobaeth o bobl i rannu’r cyfrifoldeb o’i Cymorth mawr i bawb sy’n ail guradiaeth fel oedd yn arferol, ei wyneb a thorri dwy aren. ‘R hon, byddai eistedd with ochr Sam threfnu. Yma ym mhlwyfi trefnu gwasanaeth fel hwn yw’r daeth galwad iddo wasanaethu fel oedd ei wyneb yn y fath gyflwr nes mewn cyfarfodydd Siapter y Llanarthne a Llandarog cawn llyfryn arbennig a gynhychir bob Caplan Coleg Cymraeg Chubut, i ’r Esgob fethu ei nabod wrth Ddeoniaeth yn brofiad heb ei ail! gydweithrediad ystod eang o blwyddyn gan Eglwysi Ynghyd ym Gwlad yr Ariannin, dan nawdd ymweld ag e yn yr ysbyty! Byddai ei lais yn dweud y cwbl- a draddodiadau Cristnogol. Hwn Mhrydain ac Iwerddon. Fe’i ceir Cymdeithas Genhadol De’r Yn y flwyddyn 1964 byth yn sibrwd- “Fel mae hwn yn sydd wrth wraidd ein gan CTBI Publications, 4 John Amerig. Ond cyn mentro allan ar Symudodd Sam i blwyf Felinfoel gallu siarad fel hyn, dim and chwe gweithgaredd wrth i ni geisio Wesley Road, Peterborough (Ffôn ffordd arloeswr bu Sam yn ddigon lle bu ei ddwylo diwyd yn amlwg o mis mae wedi bod yn y plwyf!” parchu ein gwahanol 01733-325002) ar wedd doeth i gymryd gwraig iddo’i hun hyd. Fe adeiladodd wal oedd yn “Beth allwch ei ddisgwyl, ’sdim draddodiadau eglwysig, ddwyiethog, gyda deunydd gyntaf! Bu Babs yn bartneres cylchynu tiroedd y Ficerdy. Aeth ati eisiau tô gwellt ar ysgubor wag!” ieithyddol a chymunedol. arbennig ar gyfer pob diwrnod yr ffyddlon a chefnogol iddo am bron i oruchwylio gwaith adeiladu Dim and Sam oedd yn medru Eleni nodwyd cychwyn yr Wythnos Weddi. Eleni, thema’r 70 mlynedd! Erbyn heddiw gellid meindwr newydd ar eglwys gofalu am wasanaeth llawn hyd at wythnos gyda’r Foreol Weddi yn llyfryn oedd “Lle mae dau neu dri dychmygu hwyl fawr ar weld ffiim Felinfoel (mae lluniau ohono’n ryw chwe wythnos cyn iddo farw a Eglwys y Plwyf, Llanddarog. wedi dod ynghyd yn fy enw i”. newyddion o’r ddau ar raglen gwisgo helmed ddiogelwch ar ben rhoi pregeth hanner awr. Pan Daeth cynulleidfa niferus ynghyd Gwaith eglwysi Iwerddon oedd Sianel S4C neu BBC Cymru yn y sgaffaldwaith); trefnwyd cael holodd ei fab, Gareth, ynglyn â i’r Capel Puxley a rhanwyd llyfryn 2006, a phwy gwell i sôn teithio ar gefn ceffyl o ddyfnderau gwared o’r cerrig cwrbyn o’r doethineb o fod mor hir yn y cymdeithas dros de a choffi wedi’r am y cymod a’r iachâd sydd i’w Dyffryn Chubut hyd at Rio fynwent gan adael y cerrig bedd yn pulpud ar ei oedran e, cafodd yr gwasanaeth. Ar nos Lun, Ionawr brofi yng Nghrist? Gallegos yn Ne Patagonia a thros unig yn drefnus yn eu rhesi fel y ateb di-gyfaddawd, “Mae’r 23ain death y Parch’g Aled Daethom ynghyd fel eglwysi odreon yr Andes yn siarad gwelir hwy yn awr. capelwyr yn disgwyl hynny!” Edwards atom i Eglwys Dewi am y 3ydd tro i nodi diwedd yr Cymraeg â’r brodorion. Daeth car Ei gamp fawr cyn i’w amser fel Mewn te parti i ddathlu Jiwbili Sant, Llanarthne i bregethu yn y Wythnos Weddi pan gafwyd modur Ford yn eiddo iddynt ar ôl ficer Felinfoel ddod i ben oedd Euraidd y Frenhines, ac yntau’n 95 gwasanaeth ecwmenaidd, gwasanaeth boreol yn Nghapel sbel i gyflymu tipyn ar y siwrneion. llywyddu ar y gwaith o atgyfeirio oed, cynigiodd ddwy gân o flaen y dwyieithog a drefnwyd. Dyna wefr Newydd y Presbyteriaid, Ond gwnaethant ffrindiau mawr a hen ysgol eglwysig y plwyf i fod gynulleidfa! a gawn o weld rhagor na chant o Llanddarog ar 25ain Ionawr. Eto, pharhaol yn ystod eu cyfnod ym yn neuadd sylweddol a chyfforddus Diolchwn i Dduw am ei pobl Dduw, yn Annibynwyr, braf oedd cael rhannu cymdeithas Mhatagonia. Pan ddaeth yr amser i am yr oes i ddod. esiampl fel gwr cariadus i’w Bedyddwyr, Catholigion, gyda chyd-fforddolion, a chanfod ddychwelyd i Gymru yn 1942 Wedyn yn 1978 daeth wraig, Babs, am fod yn dad ac yn Eglwyswyr a Phresbyteriaid dyhead emyn yn ymwreiddio yn (taith beryglus iawn dros y Mor trychineb! Bu rhaid i Sam dad-cu annwyl i’w blant a’i ynghyd yn yr un lle yn enw’r ein plith: Iwerydd reit yng nghanol yr Ail ymddiswyddo ag yntau’n 70 wyrion, am weinidogaeth offeiriad Arglwydd Iesu. Mae’r Parch’g “O pâr i’th Eglwys, ti’r Ryfel Byd) ’r oedd Sam Patagonia mlwydd oed. Ond, er gwaethaf plwyf eiddgar a chyfaill da i’r sawl Aled Edwards yn adnabyddus Winwydden wir, wedi hen gydio ynddo fel enw. gorfod rhoi heibio gwaith y plwyf, oedd a’r fraint i‘w nabod. Bydd ei ledled Cymru fel swyddog Cytun darddu ohonot yn ganhennau ir; Yn ôl i fro wledig Sir Aberteifi gallai gwympo’n ôl ar ei bersonoliaeth arbennig yn aros yn y Cynulliad Cenedlaethol a a llifed drwom ni dy rasol nodd amdani a gofalu am blwyf ddiddordebau lawer- chwarae gyda ni yn ei weithredoedd dilynodd thema’r undeb sydd i’w nes inni ffrwytho’n felys wrth dy Llanwenog a Llanwnnen. ‘R oedd bowls (bu’n llywydd Clwb Bowls amrywiol a niferus. Cyd- chael yng nghanol amrywiaeth. fodd.” mentro ac arloesi wedi llunio Parc Howard am hyd at ei ymdeimlwn yn fawr â Gareth, cymeriad a ffordd o fyw Sam erbyn farwolaeth ac yn cadeirio ei Doreen a’r holl deulu. Eu colled hyn ac nid oedd yn anghyffredin i Gyfarfod Cyffredinol Blynyddol nhw yw ein colled ni. glywed amdano’n tynnu sylw at ei diwethaf yn 98 oed! Bu’n Gaplan Gwir ys dywedwyd yn Llyfr y Retiring Chancellor hunan er mwyn dangos bod yr diwyd i‘r Burma Star, sef corff Diarhebion “Y mae llaw ddiwyd Eglwys yn ei chanol hi! Dyna’r Cylch Llanelli o gyn-filwyr y ddau yn peri cyfoeth.” stori am iddo fod ar ben tur eglwys Ryfel Byd, ac yn aelod selog o Llanwenog ac yntau wrth ei fodd Gymdeithas Hen Fyfyrwyr Coleg

despite Lloyd George’s actions. Investing in Mission Apart from any spiritual consid- erations, it must also surely be a by Mike Chambers matter of honour that we don’t rest on our laurels, on our forebears gen- NVESTING in Mission is the next logical step in resourcing and erosity, and watch God’s Church Iimplementing last year’s Venturing in Mission commitments. here dwindle away. We’re talking So what’s involved? The word “investing” is the clue in terms of funding about reaching out into the wider lo- long term growth in God’s family here in St. David’s Diocese. Mission of cal community to get to those in course, indicates outreach as much as looking to cover our existing day to day God’s family who for one reason or From left to right: Bishop Carl, Louise Davies (Secretary to DAC), expenses. We’re not after a quick fix that doesn’t last. That’s been tried before! another haven’t, or won’t cross the Judge Michael Evans (retiring Chancellor), Mr Basil Richards When Bishop Carl asked me to church door threshold. Also, of (Registrar), Ven Hywel Jones (archdeacon of Cardigan). The new take on the role of Investing in Mis- course those who haven’t found God Chancellor is Nick Cooke, QC sion Coordinator for the diocese my yet. Maybe another phrase that sums immediate reaction was that this is it up is Growth Through Giving. far bigger than any one person. And The Investing in Mission team that’s the point. It’s something we all are Revd Ian Aveson (Chairman), The next edition . . . need to help each other with. That’s Chris Stevens, Dr Nigel Ford, Prof. where the Investing in Mission team Stephen Prosser, Revd Gary Bennett . . . of Pobl Dewi will be published on 9th July. come in. We’re here to help, encour- and myself. Over the coming months Articles, not exceeding 400 words, should be sent to the lead age, and support you in YOUR fund- disestablished the Church in Wales, we plan to make contact with all par- regional editor, Tessa Briggs, [email protected]. ing initiatives to increase God’s much of its funds were confiscated, ishes’ incumbents and laity to find This edition’s lead editor was Revd Hywel Davies church family in your area. and the outlook was bleak, at best. out what your main concerns are in [email protected] It was only recently I realised we We have those who gave in a relation to this initiative. Then see owe the very survival of the Church hugely sacrificial way at that time to how we can help you achieve your To contact us by post please address correspondence to: in Wales to our forebears in the thank, for the Church in Wales not aims in increasing God’s family here The Editor, Pobl Dewi, St Davids Diocesan Office, Abergwili, 1920’s. When Lloyd George disappearing off the map altogether, in our corner of the Church in Wales. Carmarthen SA31 2JG. 12 Pobl Dewi, March 2006 Reviews Notices

Mission-shaped Church Correction: We erroneously attributed the article “What on earth Church planting and fresh expres- is Y God” in the last edition of Pobl Dewi to Vicky Thomas. The sions of Church in a changing author, in fact, was the Revd Jane Goupillon. context We apologies for this error. – Editor. Church House Publishing 175 pages. Paperback £10.95 Flower Festival based on the ‘Song of Creation’. St. Cynllo ISBN 0 7151 4013 2 Church, Llangoedmor, Cardigan. Friday 26th May to Monday “IT IS NOT the church of God that 29th May 2006. Welcome to all. Croeso i bawb. has a mission in the world but the God of mission who has a Church Festival of Mission Sunday 7th May, 3.00pm to 6.00pm at in the world.” Aberaeron Church and Hall. Representatives from across the So says this well researched, well Diocese are welcome to staff a stall of resources and displays. written, detailed and practical report Contact Revd Betty McNiven for details on 01269 860451; from a Church of England working [email protected] group chaired by Bishop Graham Cray. A Flower Festival will be held at Holy Trinity, Newcastle Emlyn The Declaration of Assent made on 27th to 31st July inclusive from 10am to 6pm. Theme for by all Anglican clergy has the words Seeds in Holy Ground the festival is ‘Love and Peace’. Admission free. Quilting “which faith the church is called by Revd Eileen Davies, exhibition on display in the Church Community Hall. upon to proclaim afresh in each Rural Life Adviser The Scriptures, the Cross Refreshments available. Note: the 6.30pm service on Sunday generation”. Hence the extended THIS useful workbook, targeted for and the Power of God 30th July will be one of ‘Songs of Praise’. title “fresh expressions”. use in rural churches and parishes, by Tom Wright Our culture is changing rapidly. was published in November 2005 by SPCK £4.99 (0 281 05770 2) Theology Lectures 2006 to be held at the University of Wales, Social trends have affected housing the Church of England Rural Affairs Swansea. Everybody Welcome – Admission Free. TOM WRIGHT (Bishop of Dur- policy, divorce rates, mobility, Committee. Within its attractive, ham) is not just a mind-blowingly 3 May 2006, 7pm: Title of Lecture to be announced. Speaker: working from home, all leading to glossy and colourful pages there are bright and inspiring theologian but Dr Andrew Chester (Fellow of Selwyn College, Cambridge changed patterns of behaviour and sections dedicated to a variety of a gifted teacher and writer too. Last and Lecturer in New Testament Studies at the University of the emergence of “networks” topics of importance to rural year sometime the Ship of Fools Cambridge). James Callaghan Lecture Theatre. It is often the case that com- churches, each encouraging engage- website commented that ‘Wright munities are no longer geo- ment with the wider community and Walsingham – Celebrating Sacred Space writes wonderfully, accessibly and graphically based with the church as a fuller use of church buildings. St. as smooth as fine chocolate’. This This year sees the 75th anniversary of the opening of the current their focus. So how do we reach out Davids, a rural diocese venturing in series of addresses given in Durham Anglican Holy House at the Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham. to new networks which may be mission and facing new challenges Cathedral from Palm Sunday to To mark the occasion a series of events is planned throughout based on the leisure centre, keep fit and expectations, fits well into its Easter Day of last year is no excep- the year. These will include study days, organised across the class, mother and toddlers group, terms of reference. This workbook tion. Using his own translations country, looking at the theme “Sacred Spaces” from a variety of club land, or the local school? is full of case studies relevant to from his beginning-level guides to different perspectives. One such day will be held in Cardiff on Sunday is no longer a church day parish life. It is designed to en- the New Testament (the Every- March 30th, from 10.30am to 3pm, at the Gate Arts Centre. for most people. In this age of the courage discussion of specific issues one Series) and lots of contempo- The speakers will include the Very Revd Michael Tavinor, Dean “the consumer society” it is more the – worship, mission, community, the rary comparisons and illustrations of Hereford and Dr Jeremy Sheehy, Principal of St Steven`s norm for it to be a shopping day, a celebration of rural life, etc and each (not least from the the world of House, Oxford. Tickets, including lunch and wine, are £20. family day, or a DIY day. So should section is followed by a number of Welsh rugby!) Wright revisits some Contact Venetia Davies on 01328 824204 we meet only on Sunday? thought-provoking questions. Con- familiar passion narratives from the or [email protected] for further details. This book presents different sidering the pressures upon rural gospels of Matthew and John from models of expression of church and churches and the availability of less familiar angles. Taking as a Bishop J. C. Jones Memorial Lecture 2006, Monday 20th their limitations are also described: manpower, not every suggestion theme Jesus’ words to the Sadducees March at Christchurch, Carmarthen, 11.00am, and at St. Café style, Cell church, Seeker will carry equal weight: only a few, that they ‘knew neither the scriptures Michael’s College, Llandaff, at 7.30 pm. Business as Mission, services, Youth congregations, or maybe just one, will appeal. internet churches etc. The question nor the power of God’, the book Lecture by Mats Tunehag. Organised by CMS Wales. All are Llyfr-gwaith hawdd ei ddarllen remains: How do we reach the non- helps us to hear this admonition for welcome. Mats is Swedish, an international consultant, speaker yw hwn, yn annog cyfleoedd i churched and the de-churched? ourselves and to discover afresh the and journalist. He is one of the pioneers and leaders of the grwpiau eglwysig i ddod at eu There are well structured chap- depths of both. It is devotional not global Business as Mission movement. He has developed global gilydd i drafod posibiliadau ters on both the Theology and the just in terms of the new light it sheds partnerships in the Balkans and Central Asia since 1989 and tyfiant. Er ei fod wedi ei seilio ar Methodology for a missionary on the Holy Week narratives but also has published two books and written many articles on yr hyn sy‘n digwydd yng nghefn church. Proposed “fresh expressions in the way it applies its theology to international affairs. gwlad Lloegr, mae ei syniadau yr of church” may well cross parish contemporary church and culture and Please bring the Lecture to the attention of any business people un mor berthnasol i gefn gwlad boundaries or require special sends us out with renewed confi- you know who may find business as mission a new idea. Cymru, yn arbennig wrth ystyried diocesan legislation. The report dence and ideas to ‘get on with it’. sut i gyhoeddi‘r Efenegyl a addresses some of the issues which This pocket-book is ideal to pick up Pilgrim Adventure: Journeys for today, inspired by the phlannu hadau cariad Duw yn ein this might raise. There is also a clear and put down and keep coming back wanderings of the early Celtic Saints. We are pleased to offer cymunedau. Contact: and helpful list of recommendations to during Lent and Holy Week. the following Pilgrim Journeys for 2006: [email protected] for action at diocesan, deanery and – Paul Davies Isles of Scilly – preparing for Easter. 6th -13th April parish levels. Colonsay – a journey through Celtic Argyll. 21st-30th June “What is mission”, asks the Cross-Shattered Christ up our understanding of God and so Lindisfarne and St. Cuthberts Way. 7th-15th July by Stanley Hauerwas report, “if not the engagement with consequently seek to save and pro- St. David’s & the Pembrokeshire Coastal Path. 30th July- Darton, Longman and Todd God in the entire enterprise of tect him from making a fool of him- 5th August £9.95 (9 780232 525991) bringing the whole of creation to its self. Hauerwas subsequently dares Corrymeela & Rathlin Island. 12th-19th August intended destiny? A local church THIS series of meditations on the us to glimpse God through another Pilgrim Adventure is a not-for-profit company founded in 1987. cannot claim to be part of this if it seven last words given at St Thomas lens – which will allow God to be Now well into our second decade our purpose remains the same; only serves itself”. Bishop Cray Fifth Avenue, New York on Good God and to live in the connections to provide a range of Pilgrim Journeys in a relaxed and friendly himself comments that “the Church Friday 2004 is stimulating and dif- we cannot make. He states in the atmosphere, allowing all who take part to deepen and enrich is facing a great moment of ferent (not least in that they are dedi- introduction that he found the writ- their Christian life, as well as enjoy a refreshing break. missionary opportunity.” A stimulat- cated to a Jew). Much influenced by ing of these meditations hard and Fun and laughter are never far away on a Pilgrim Adventure ing read and very challenging. Hans Urs von Balthazar’s difficult and he hopes that those who journey, even when it comes to doing the chores! As pilgrims [It is interesting to look again at the Mysterium Paschale (and Rowan read them will also find them hard travelling together, we share the practical tasks of meal Church in Wales report “Good Williams whom he quotes through- and difficult. This is a challenging preparation and washing up – often great times for forging News in Wales” (July 99) A report out the book) Hauerwas begins by book – with more questions than new friendships. by the Evangelism Research Group, stating that Mystery ‘does not name answers – that reminds us of how The Celtic Christians were great adventurers who spoke of whose brief from the Division for a puzzle that cannot be solved; rather Jesus interrogates all our ideas of pilgrimage as ‘wandering for the love of Christ’. Although our Parish Development and Renewal it names that which we know, but God and each other. – Paul Davies journeys are first and foremost ‘Journeys for Today’, many have was to “explore and evaluate where the more we know, the more we are been inspired by the early Celtic Saints who lived on the fringe evangelism is happening in Wales forced to rethink everything we think Prayer Desk, carved of Western Europe. and the processes by which it is we know’. Through the seven medi- oak (c. 1932), no longer Further details from David Gleed, Pilgrim Adventure, encouraged”. These two reports tations, he persuades us to realise required by St David’s, 27 Oldbury Court Road, Fishponds, Bristol BS16 2HH, touch on some of the same issues.] that so often the lens through which Hubberston. Free. Tel: +44(0)117 9655454. – Geoff Pacey we see Jesus is the one that Pilate Contact Colin Croxford [email protected] www.pilgrim-adventure.org.uk Diocesan World Mission Group left behind – we do not want to give on 01646 692966.