North Coast Anglican Transforming Lives Through Jesus Christ June July 2019 | Issue No 3

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Washing of feet a symbol of humility

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June 2019 The North Coast Anglican Page 1 From the bishop

an imperfect world. God made the world good. But the creation is flawed and broken. So God entered his world in Jesus by whose ministry and death and resurrection was proclaimed the beginning of a new age: the kingdom of God. That age has begun but is not yet complete. We live in the imperfect in-between times. So every day when we We were all shocked and pray, “Your kingdom come”, saddened by the senseless we remember the times in violence in Sri Lanka on which we live. We lift the Easter Day. Earlier this year suffering of the world to vision. We are committing Jesus. What started in 2016 of life is the stuff of prayer. at Canterbury I met Bishop God and we long, with God, to a way of bringing in this as an invitation from the As a start, let’s all use this Keerthisiri Fernando whose for the world to be set right. kingdom, which is the way of Archbishops of Canterbury Collect for Thy Kingdom diocese of Kurunegala was But what does it mean to justice and gentleness and and York to the Church of Come: directly affected by this pray “Your kingdom Come, love. England has grown into an tragedy. In response to the Almighty God, your will be done…?” As we international and ecumenical attacks he wrote that all Sri From Ascension Day (May 30) your ascended Son has sent us say the prayer each day, call to prayer. Lankans should “act with to Pentecost (June 9) I hope into the world we join our prayers for this patience and understanding we can all pray together for Please use the resources in to preach the good news of simple vision of a better and pray that they will be the kingdom as part of a your parish or school or at your kingdom: world with those of the able to journey through this worldwide wave of prayer www.thykingdomcome.global inspire us with your Spirit Church across the world. To dark phase,” and that “these known as Thy Kingdom Come. or @thykingdomcomeAU to and fill our hearts with the fire say these words is also to persons, whoever they may Thy Kingdom Come is a global deepen your relationship of your love, align our wills, energy and be, will be awakened to the prayer movement that with Christ, to pray for God’s that all who hear your Word commitment to the kingdom. awfulness of their crime”. invites Christians around spirit to work in the lives of may be drawn to you, through As we say the Lords Prayer, the world to pray for more people you know and come Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. At times like these, we feel we commit daily to this people to come to know to realise that every aspect acutely the pain of living in vision and to more than a

IN THE PRESS Bishop brands Australian rugby player Israel Folau’s religious comments ‘hate speech’

By Melissa Martin and Fiona homosexuals, adulterers, liars, Poole, ABC Coffs Coast fornicators, thieves, atheists and idolaters”. An Anglican bishop has branded the religious Folau has not apologised or statements of Australian rugby expressed any regrets for union player Israel Folau as the posts, and was awaiting hate speech. a decision on what his punishment for breaching the The Bishop of Grafton, the code would be. Right Rev’d Dr Murray Harvey, said free speech should not be When does free speech used to vilify others. become hate speech? “I think there’s a difference Bishop Harvey did not have an between free speech and opinion on how Folau should sometimes that can go over the be punished by his sport, but borderline into hate speech,” said he wanted the 30-year- Bishop Harvey said. old to understand that words “Certainly, he’s got that right had consequences, sometimes to free speech that we all dangerous ones, especially have, but with rights come among young people who responsibilities.” might be questioning their sexuality. Bishop Harvey’s comments followed a hearing this week “I’d like [Folau] to just to rethink Bishop Harvey said while Folau cleansing could be justified on “I challenge him to think how that found Folau committed some of his comments because was free to hold particular religious grounds as having he could be a really positive a “high-level breach” of the when free speech starts to religious views, how he divine approval,” Bishop Harvey role model for the Christian professional players’ code of threaten other people or make expressed them in public was said. faith and attract people to the another matter. Christian faith — if you want to conduct over controversial other people feel unsafe or He believed Folau could do that I don’t think the kinds social media posts. undervalued, then that kind of “Threatening people in this achieve more for his faith by of messages that he’s been stuff becomes hate speech in way cannot be disguised as rethinking his choice of words, One of the posts proclaimed sending out is the place to my view,” he said. protected religious activity — if particularly in the public arena. hell awaited “drunks, start.” it was then things like ethnic

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Page 2 North Coast Anglican June 2019 Washing of Feet at Special CVAS Easter Service

A special Easter Service Speaking, Debating, etc.) Chaplaincy and a Certificate in was held at Clarence Valley • Displays qualities of Spiritual Direction. Chaplain Anglican School where year 12 personal integrity and Roz commenced on May 1 students washed the feet of leadership amongst working three days a week. our Kindergarten students. The their peers. washing of feet was for Jesus, a DUKE OF EDINBURGH • Involvement in display for his humility and his community activities. In early May as part of their servanthood. For the disciples, Silver Duke Award eight year the washing of their feet was ANZAC DAY SERVICE 10 students headed off down in direct contrast to their heart the Nymboida River on May 2 Students represented the attitudes at the time. For us, for a three-day expedition. All school at ANZAC services washing feet is symbolic of equipment for this journey was across the Valley, including our role in the body of Christ. packed tightly into barrels that Grafton, South Grafton, Thank you to Dean Jenks for fitted into the canoes. Students Ulmarra, Glenreagh and leading the service. had to provide their own food Copmanhurst services. It was After our Easter Service, and equipment with the aim wonderful to see so many Kindergarten to Year 4 being to safely navigate their students paying their respect students enjoyed an Easter Hat way down from the Nymboida on behalf of the school. The Tea Party with their parents, Canoe Centre to Nymboida Clarenza Campus also held a grandparents and special National Park Camp Site. special ANZAC service during friends. Students were able to the first week of term two. This three-day epic adventure show their beautiful Easter hat involved rapids such as the creations too. WELCOME CHAPLAIN MUNCHER, the MEAT SLICER, ROZ JASPER FALLS and a portage 2019 SPIRIT OF CVAS down the three-meter high The recipients of the Spirit of CVAS is pleased to announce Nymboida Weir. We were very CVAS for 2019 are Georgia we have now appointed a new lucky to be in the capable Hodges and Eden Annesley. chaplain. Rosalind (Roz) Rogers hands of instructor Gray from This award is presented has relocated from Brisbane. the Nymboida Canoe Centre annually to students who most She is a former Sister of the and his helper Lacey. Gray’s embody the ethos of CVAS. Community of the Sacred tales of the history of the area Characteristics that this award Advent in Brisbane, where she and former disasters on the recipient will display are: taught at St Margaret’s Anglican river ensured that we gave the Girl’s School and before moving • Consistent application river our utmost respect. to Grafton worked as a pastoral towards their studies. It was a fabulous trip and care worker with Anglicare SE we were proud of how • Active involvement Queensland. Her qualifications Also in mid-May nine students overnight journey was about the students behaved and in a variety of School include a Bachelor of Social walked from Angourie to 30km long! embraced the challenges they Co-curricular activities Work (Hon), an Advance Sandon as part of their Duke of were faced with each day. (Sport, Drama, Public Diploma in Multi-faith Edinburgh Bronze Award. This

Casa de ShinyShiny – An Art Exhibition at All Saints

By Anna Mulholland Visitors thoroughly enjoyed During the Murwillumbah Arts exploring the sculptures and Trail in May, All Saints Anglican art works on display and hosted a vibrant and exciting relished the humour and art exhibition by Jo Biles, Jen jubilation on offer. Demzin and Elsie Biles. Workshops for kids were held Jo explained, “I want to in the Undercroft and involved make art that is vibrant, many local children creating joy dynamic and full of life! So filled art. much contemporary art is Jo expressed thanks to the about reflecting the artist’s Rev’d Lyndon Mulholland and experience of a very troubled All Saints Anglican for sharing world, or lofty thoughts about the space. an unrealistic utopian future. “The Bible says we were “A lot of artists appear to be created in God’s image, so we returning to traditional crafts are created to be creative and and arts – I hope to be in that here we are, making kooky art, vein – with a huge dollop of shown in a place where we kitsch and colour!” acknowledge God as creator The Church and Undercroft and friend,” Jo said. were certainly ablaze with vibrant colour, including a huge golden chandelier built around a disco ball.

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June 2019 The North Coast Anglican Page 3 Major Multicultural Forum May Hold its Next Meeting in Grafton

The next meeting of the the Dean of Christ Church Multicultural NSW Religious Cathedral, the Very Rev’d Dr Communities Forum may be Greg Jenks. held in Grafton in recognition “After hearing this report the of enhanced social inclusion Forum expressed interest in achieved in the Clarence Valley. meeting in Grafton for its next The Forum is an outreach body session,” Dr Jenks said. sponsored by the NSW State “Professor Suzanne Rutland Government. from Better Balanced Futures It meets several times each presented the Forum with her year embracing diverse recent research on the value religious communities including of Special Religious Education Bahia, Buddhists, Christians, for strengthening social Hindus, Muslims and Sikhs as cohesion, and especially when well as the Parliament of World supplemented by a quality Religions. program of General Religious The Forum’s last meeting was Education. chaired by the NSW Minister “The Cathedral is looking for Multiculturalism, Mr John forward to hosting Murray Sidoti. Norman, the CEO of Christian It heard a detailed report SRE, to offer seminars and about developments in Grafton workshops for churches and following the Christchurch schools to improve our practice Massacre and the collaborative in local religious education. work by people of different “The Forum also received an faiths and cultures in working update on the draft Sydney to enhance social inclusion Statement, the first interfaith “Minister John Sidoti this project, in partnership University of Western Sydney across the Clarence Valley. statement of unity developed announced $100,000 in funding with the Columban Centre for and the Youth Parliament of The report was delivered by in NSW. to support the completion of Christian-Muslim relations, the World Religions.”

Snapshot

Some recent photos taken at the property of the Little Brothers of Francis at The Rev’d Lyndon Mulholland and the All Saints congregation recently farewelled Tabulam after the recent fire. Pictured is Richard Crandon, an engineer who parishioners Steve and Lorraine Mencinsky who have moved house to be closer is assisting the Brothers to rebuild the bridge out of metal to avoid future fire to family. We will miss their involvement in our parish life as well as Lorraine’s damage, alongside Br Wayne and Br Geoffrey. Richard is a member of the singing. May God bless their new life. Diocesan Buildings and Property Committee and a member of the Ballina Parish.

The Cursillo movement in Grafton presented two “Fire Days” recently. The first The second Cursillo “Fire Day” was held at All Saints Church, Kempsey on March one was held at St John the Baptist Church at Lennox Head on March 2. 37 people 23. 43 people came from many different parishes and even from Newcastle. attended and enjoyed a day of worship, fellowship and reflection centred around the theme of “love” and ways in which to show appreciation.

Page 4 North Coast Anglican June 2019 Three staff at Bishop Druitt College celebrate a major milestone of service

Teachers Sharon Habgood Sharon said she has been (middle), Linda Morgan (right) teaching at BDC for over half and Property Services Manager her life. It is like her second Stuart McIntyre (left), are home and has seen her celebrating 25 years of service through births, deaths and to Bishop Druitt College this marriages. year. Sharon remembers coming BDC’s Principal Nick Johnstone to visit Vic Branson before the said the loyalty and passion school was open in January shown by these staff members and experiencing a very strong was humbling and was a sense of being drawn to BDC. testament to their dedication All three staff have had their towards the students and the children educated at BDC and education sector as a whole. are so proud of the community, Many fond memories can be and feel it is a very special recalled over the 25 years. place. Stuart was asked to coordinate Bishop Druitt College the laying of the turf in front of acknowledges and gives the admin block, originally the thanks to these staff for their only building on the site. commitment, professionalism, When Linda started working experience and dedication to at BDC, the school had just BDC as they celebrate their 25- taken its 100th student, almost year work anniversaries. double from the famous 57 Stuart McIntyre, Sharon Habgood and Linda Morgan students the school started with in 1994.

Farewell and Thank You

Mullumbimby Parish farewelled the Rev’d Margaret Rose on May 5 as she retired as Vocational Deacon. Margaret regularly participated in community events such as ANZAC Day, Remembrance Day and funerals. She visited parishioners at home, in hospital and at Coolamon Villa. Margaret has been actively involved in Messy Church, Scripture classes and the “More than a Meal” program. The Parish as a whole is so very grateful for the unconditional giving and love Margaret has extended to all in this parish and the wider community. Margaret’s generosity, kindness and thoughtfulness have Rev’d Margaret Rose and her family Fr Matthew Smedley farewells Rev’d Margaret benefited us all and we will miss her.

Bishop Murray Visits Sisters in Brisbane

Recently Bishop Murray visited Given by the Sisters of the the Sisters of the Society of Society of the Sacred Advent the Sacred Advent, an Order of Brisbane to WHW Stevenson, Anglican nuns in Brisbane. Third Bishop of Grafton. And He took the Diocesan Crosier by his wife Catherine Stevenson to show them as a point of to Christopher Storrs, Fourth interest. The Sisters donated Bishop. And by him to the the Crosier, or Pastoral Staff, Diocese of Grafton for successive to the Third Bishop of Grafton, Bishops of Grafton. Bishop Stevenson. Prior to The Crosier is Stirling Silver going to Grafton, Stevenson with a blue enamel inlay on had been an Archdeacon the Chi Rho. It is undated in Brisbane and had been but was given during Bishop Warden of the Society of the Stevenson’s episcopate which Sacred Advent. The Sisters at was from 1938-1945. It is the time wanted to mark this still used today. It comes in a connection by presenting him timber case, which in 2003, with a Crosier for his ministry was restored by the Rev’d Bishop Murray with Sister Sandra, Sister Eunice and Sister Gillian as Bishop. An inscription on the Harry Reuss when Rector of Crosier reads: Murwillumbah.

June 2019 The North Coast Anglican Page 5 Connecting People, Places and the Past in The Hastings

By Cheryl Cooper between 1824 and 1828 eventually free settlers. They This year Heritage Month in the by convicts under military were accustomed to minister Hastings was about connecting supervision and it is the fifth in church, gaol, asylum and people, places and the past. At oldest church in Australia. hospital and all people residing Port Anglicans, we celebrated There were only four Anglican on the Manning, Hastings, our heritage on Church Hill on ministers in the colony to cover Wilson and Macleay Rivers. May 11 by providing tours of 18,000 people of which 7,000 This was also the most isolated the Church, Cellar and Chapel. were convicts. So who took of all the settlements in the Devonshire Tea and a BBQ care of the spiritual needs of newly formed colony. It was a provided sustenance and there prisoners when there were no mammoth calling. was a variety of other activities, chaplains? The responsibility Church Hill has been in stalls and entertainment. fell on the Commandants of continual occupation and The Archivists gave two the various penal settlements. use by the Anglican Church talks about the first five However as they were not since 1821. It represents the ministers between the 1820s ordained ministers they used first site of official religious and 1870s and their role in the sermons from the Book ceremonies in Port Macquarie providing spiritual guidance of Homilies which was first during the first 15 years. Built and ministration to this very published during the reign of before rearrangement of the isolated penal colony. Elizabeth I. plan of the township in 1831, it is linked with the town’s Governor Macquarie opted to The Rev’d Thomas Hassall, the formation, continued growth build a “church on the hill” in first appointee in 1824 followed and development. It is one of Port rather than build a gaol by the Rev’d John Cross (Parson the few remaining buildings because he believed there Cross) 1828, provided spiritual dating from the convict period. was more chance of saving guidance to male and female It is historically rare at a State souls through a church. The convicts, the military, those Level and is listed on the NSW Lorryl Rumble-Fuller, Archivist and Carol Chandler, Archivist St Thomas church was built in the asylum, families of convicts and military staff, and State Heritage Register.

Gathering of The Third Order of St Francis

By Mary Birch against the laxity that had Members of The Third Order developed in the first order of of St Francis in the Grafton the Franciscan movement. Diocese, known as Tertiaries Bernardine encouraged (tssf), met at All Souls Bangalow devotion to the Holy Name on May 4. of Jesus. His eloquent and Fr Matthew Smedley, parish captivating preaching made priest, was our kind host for him famous during his own the day and presided at the lifetime because it was Eucharist. frequently directed towards the errors of peoples ways in their His message remembered everyday lives, and successfully Saint Bernardine of Siena, a exhorted them to change. Franciscan Friar, whose feast day is usually May 20. We come together only four times a year and we welcome Bernardine was an Italian priest and invite anyone who would and Franciscan missionary. like to know or enquire after He joined the Franciscans in tssf in the Grafton Diocese. 1402 and in 1438 was elected Interested people can contact Provincial of the Friars of the convener Reverend Richard the Strict Observance. This Brown at shortyrdbrown@ movement was a protest bigpond.com

Lent and Easter Visual Reflections

By Ruth Pobjoy part of our day-to-day living and prepare a place for you, I The congregation of St Paul’s and a reminder that through will come again and will take Coramba took the opportunity God and his promises it is you to myself, so that where of Lent to contemplate our possible to survive those times I am, there you may be also.” personal Christian Journeys. of hardship. (John 14:3) Taking a desert scene as an It has become a tradition for The Rev’d Anne Goode was analogy for those difficult times the congregations of the Orara with us for Easter Sunday at we have all experienced at one Valley to come together for St Paul’s Coramba, where the time or another, we thought the three main Easter Services. desert had turned into a life- about what could be added or Maundy Thursday’s Foot filled evergreen pasture; where removed from that desert to Washing was held at Christ the Resurrection of Christ has engage in a deeper relationship Church Glenreagh. As the Rev’d filled our hearts with hope, with God. Richard Temby knelt to wash love, forgiveness and new life The small plants were symbols the parishioner’s feet, this in and through discipleship. of new growth through prayer writer pondered again, “Did any As Christ poured himself out and reading the Bible. The of the disciples comprehend for us we are asked to carry recent rain and the many any of the things Jesus said that this good news message of the rainbows, was seen as nature night?” Jesus answered, “You do Cross and Resurrection into reminding us of the love and not know now what I am doing the community and the world. promises – old and new that but later you will understand.” “…’Whom shall I send, and God has for all his people. The (John 13:7) who will go for us?’ And I said, overturned bottle was as Christ Good Friday Service was held ‘Here am I, send me!’” (Isaiah poured out for us. at St Peter’s Nana Glen where 6:8) Jesus said, “My Father is While the unseen palm cross Rev’d Richard spoke not only of glorified by this, that you bear symbolised that Jesus is to be the Tree of Crucifixion but also much fruit and become my of the Tree of Life. “And if I go disciples.” (John 15:8)

Page 6 North Coast Anglican June 2019 Coffs Harbour’s winning student in Science is heading to the USA

A rising star in the world of waste, compared to the use of Science, Emma Serisier (Year commercially made food and 12) at Bishop Druitt College, soil, untouched by chickens. will be travelling to Phoenix, The Young Scientists Awards Arizona in May to represent committee are able to include a Australia at the International Rural Young Scientist category Science and Engineering through the sponsorship Fair. This is the largest pre- provided by the Sapphire university science competition Foundation. Their mission is in the world. to inspire rural students to Emma will be part of a team discover the beauty and joy of of nine students competing Science and Mathematics and against over 1,800 students to assist them to achieve their from more than 80 countries. potential. Emma entered the Young Emma’s prize covers all Scientists Awards in 2018 with expenses to the USA for the her research into the use of competition. Additionally, the domestic chickens as bio- Foundation supports rural recyclers of household food teachers by providing a teacher scraps. scholarship to the competition She compared three things: and Bishop Druitt College teacher, Ms Alison Hollier, won 1. Soil without the chickens; this scholarship. 2a. Soil with the benefit of the chickens consuming Emma has the benefit of commercial food; working in a team who are 2b. Soil with the benefit of supported by expert mentors, the chickens consuming including Ms Hollier. Last food scraps that have been weekend they travelled bio-recycled. to Sydney for a practice presentation in front of a peer very tough questions about prestigious international She found that this had major review panel comprising a the validity of her investigation competition.” Alison economic and environmental team of mentors and industry and its value to society. We are Hollier, Teacher at Bishop benefits by examining nutrient representatives. so impressed with Emma and Druitt College. levels and friability of soils know she will do very well and “Emma spoke passionately and using bio-recycling of food we wish her good luck in this confidently, answered some

June 2019 The North Coast Anglican Page 7 Celebrating Special Mums Lismore Easter Celebrations

Alstonville Anglicans held their annual integrated dance group, two soloists, By Stephen Hall service remarked on how the setting Mother’s Day Fête on May 11 at St and Awesome Voices. Other activities The Lady Chapel in St Andrew’s Church, gave their vigil an extra dimension. Bartholomew’s. It was a wonderful included face painting, a jumping castle, Lismore, this year received a makeover On Easter Day the “stone” was rolled community event reaching near and alpaca patting and a pumpkin rolling for Holy Week culminating on Easter away to reveal an empty tomb and only far as evidenced by the hundreds of competition. The range of traditional Day. white linen cloths left as a reminder of people wandering around and enjoying stalls included a selection of floral Several parishioners used their creativity our Lord’s resurrection. themselves. arrangements, delicious cakes and to replicate the tomb where Jesus’ body The opportunity was taken to use the biscuits, hand-made cards and craft, and Local entertainment throughout the was laid. setting as a photo booth. Parishioners beautiful gift baskets, all providing an morning was provided by the Emmanuel were photographed peering into the opportunity for purchasing a special gift Those who were involved in the all Anglican College Junior Band, an empty tomb and encouraged to reflect for mum. night vigil service following the Maundy Thursday Seder meal and foot-washing on what the resurrection of Jesus meant to them.

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Page 8 North Coast Anglican June 2019 Easter Resurrection Garden In Brief St Mary’s Church in Ballina had a focus NEW APPOINTMENTS: on the cross for the season of Lent and The Rev’d Tiffany Sparkshas accepted Good Friday. This was a feature of the the position of Diocesan Archdeacon last edition of the North Coast Anglican. and Ministry Development Officer in For Easter, we left the crosses up and the Diocese of Grafton. Tiffany will built an Easter Garden on the other side commence her appointment on June 21. of the sanctuary. The Garden includes a has been appointed life size tomb with a rolled away stone Roz Rogers Associate Minister (Children, Families & entrance, a flowing water feature and Youth) at the Cathedral. Fifty percent of lots of plants and flowers. her time will be seconded to Clarence The inside of the tomb is black which Valley Anglican School to serve as their reminds us that we are not called to Chaplain. Roz’s contact details are look inside the tomb because that [email protected] and represents death, but rather we are mobile 0476 868 294. encouraged to look at the beauty of the garden and the flowing water, as all of SRE Coordinator these symbols represent life. Mr Mark Stuckey has agreed to be the SRE Coordinator for the North of the The contrast of the two life-size symbols Diocese. is very powerful, and we will leave them in place until we celebrate the Ascension The Easter Garden in St Mary’s, Ballina. Photo by Brian Pamphilon, The Rev’d Mike Ridge will continue to in early June. be the SRE Coordinator for the South. CHANGE: The Rev’d Cathy Ridd has now concluded her ministry as Priest in the Parish of Mid Richmond. Cathy is now Join Diocesan Friends in the Holy Land for Advent an Associate Priest in the Parish of Ballina. Grafton Cathedral is planning a 10-day US$590. present day realities for the Jewish and RESIGNATION: pilgrimage to the Holy Land during Dr Jenks has many years of experience Palestinian communities that share the Advent this year with a personal touch leading groups of pilgrims to the Holy same homeland.” Ms Amanda Hickey has advised that in the leadership. Land. He is one of the international To register, complete the registration for personal reasons she will be leaving Former Dean of St George’s College, directors for the Bethsaida Excavations form available on the Cathedral website the role of Director of Professional Jerusalem, the Very Rev’d Dr Gregory Project in the Galilee and an Adjunct or from the Cathedral office and return Standards in June. Advertising for a new Jenks, will direct the pilgrimage. Dr Jenks Senior Lecturer in Biblical Studies at it at your earliest convenience. Director of Professional Standards has is now Dean of Christ Church Cathedral, Charles Sturt University. Dr Jenks is Additional information for participants commenced. Grafton. familiar with many of the historical and can also be downloaded from the RETIREMENT: The pilgrimage from December 7-16 will religious highlights of this remarkable Cathedral website or requested from include five nights in Nazareth and five place and he is a highly-regarded the Cathedral office. The Rev’d Margaret Rose has retired teacher. nights in Jerusalem. It will be limited to Visit the Cathedral Pilgrimage as a Vocational Deacon in the Parish of just 20 pilgrims. “A visit to the biblical lands is a website for more information: www. Mullumbimby. Her last service was May The cost for the pilgrimage is US$2,500. transformative experience,” says Dr graftoncathedral.org.au/cathedral- 5, 2019. Please keep Margaret and Bob This excludes air travel and insurance, Jenks. pilgrimage-2019 or please contact Dean in your prayers. but includes all other in-country costs: “This is especially so when it is a Greg Jenks directly at DEATHS: accommodation (twin-share), all meals, prayerful visit, in the company of [email protected] or mobile land transfers, guide fees and entrance other pilgrims who are seeking to 0426 067 344. The Rev’d Ken Grant died on Friday charges. Single room supplement: deepen their faith and understand the April 5. Ken was a Deacon at St John’s Anglican Church, Coffs Harbour for many years. Please keep his wife Val in your prayers. Mrs Elwyn Miller died on Wednesday April 24. She is survived by her husband Dedication of New Funeral Chapel David, a former Diocesan Treasurer. Please keep David and their family in Archdeacon Matthew Jones, your prayers. Rector of the Parish of Ballina, was recently asked to dedicate Dates for Your Diary the newly refurbished Funeral 8 June – Pre-Synod Meeting at St Chapel for Guardian and White Bartholomew, Alstonville. Lady Funerals in Ballina. 12 June - Pre-Synod Meeting at St There were representatives Augustine, Woolgoolga. from many walks of life at 15 June - Pre-Synod Meeting at All the gathering. Archdeacon Saints, Kempsey. Matthew was especially pleased that the company 21-23 June – Synod at Christ Church wanted to ask God’s blessing Cathedral Grafton and Grafton District on their new Chapel. Services Club. “I felt both humbled and 28 June – SCAS Columba Day. honoured to be a part of this 3-4 August – LLM Conference. special community event,” 5-7 August – Ministry School. Archdeacon Matthew said. 22 August – Retired Clergy Morning Tea Another local pastor was asked at Macksville. to bless the staff for the work 22-25 August – Women’s Cursillo at that they do. It was a very Evans Head. special morning. 5-8 September – Men’s Cursillo Corindi.

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June 2019 The North Coast Anglican Page 9 Reflections Is Climate Change making me feel the heat, or am I just getting older?

By Archdeacon Matthew as record levels of Jones (hu)man-made greenhouse gas emissions, mainly from burning I recently had a conversation fossil fuels, is trapping more with our local State heat in the Earth’s atmosphere. Government member who is a member of the Greens In 2015, almost 200 party. We were talking about governments adopted the the last State Election and Paris climate agreement to she told me that the Greens phase out the use of fossil made a conscious decision fuels and limit the rise in not to do letterbox drops to temperatures between 1.5ºC try and reduce their footprint to 2ºC, to avert “dangerous” on waste. This got me thinking (hu)man-made climate change. about all sorts of things in Weather extremes last year relation to waste and recycling included wildfires in California and climate change. I have and Greece, drought in South found it interesting to watch Africa, floods in India, while the media reports of school the New Year saw Queensland students protesting about and Tasmania threatened by climate change but the more record-breaking floods and cynical side of me wonders bushfires. Scientists warn there if any of these actions, well could be more to come as a intended as they may be, long-term rise higher than 2ºC actually make any difference at could have more disastrous all. And then I remember the consequences. Starfish story. For those who “The long-term temperature don’t know it, here it is: trend is far more important than the ranking of individual Once upon a time, there was an man replied, “But there must be problem?” That is a good have we mucked it up along the years, and that trend is an old man who used to go to the tens of thousands of starfish on question, but in relation to the way? Are our actions helping or upward one,” the UN’s World ocean to do his writing. He had this beach. I’m afraid you won’t starfish story, it does make hindering the planet? Meteorological Organisation a habit of walking on the beach really be able to make much of a a difference. If nobody did The ABC news in Australia (WMO) secretary-general every morning before he began difference.” The boy bent down, anything, then the problem published an article in February Petteri Taalas said in a his work. Early one morning, picked up yet another starfish would just increase. However, this year which says in part: statement. he was walking along the shore and threw it as far as he could if someone does something, Last year was the fourth after a big storm had passed and into the ocean. Then he turned, no matter how small the action I do not have any scientific warmest year on record and found the vast beach littered with smiled and said, “It made a might seem, at least something qualifications, but I do know the outlook is for more sizzling starfish as far as the eye could difference to that one!” positive has been done. If this that last summer was one of heat approaching levels that see, stretching in both directions. positive action multiplies, then the hottest I have ever lived In the parish of Ballina, we most view as dangerous for Off in the distance, the old man we have a chance of changing through. Perhaps there is have been looking at ways that humankind on the Earth, a noticed a small boy approaching. the world in a very positive something happening that we we can reduce our footprint. United Nations report has As the boy walked, he paused way. need to be aware of. Perhaps it We have recently replaced old shown. is right to protest about the use every so often and as he grew halogen lights with LED lighting. I am also inclined to think that closer, the man could see that he Key points: of fossil fuels and try and find We have installed solar panels this is the job God has given us other means to provide power was occasionally bending down • US, British, Japanese on the Ballina church and office - to care for the planet. In the for our homes, businesses, to pick up an object and throw it and European weather site and on the Op Shop and creation account in the book of public buildings, cars and into the sea. The boy came closer agencies contributed to we use our recycling bins to try Genesis, “God saw everything public transport. I wonder still and the man called out, and help the environment. that he had made, and indeed, the data; “Good morning! May I ask what it what God wants us to do. After it was very good” (Gen1:31 • 20 out of the past 22 is that you are doing?” We recently held a workshop all, if the Bible tells us that with a member of the Ballina NRSV). If I am interpreting years have been the God appointed us to “till the The young boy paused, looked Shire Council who came to Genesis correctly, God put the hottest on record; garden”, then perhaps we do up, and replied, “Throwing teach us how to recycle and human being in the garden • The long-term climate have a big responsibility to do starfish into the ocean. The tide dispose of our other waste to “till it and keep it” (Gen 2:15 trends show that all that we can to care for the has washed them up onto the responsibly. It was a very NRSV), which to me makes warming will continue environment. beach and they can’t return to inspiring session. us stewards and caretakers. to break records. the sea by themselves,” the youth In our role as stewards and Maybe, just maybe, the little The cynics may ask, “What replied. “When the sun gets high, caretakers of the planet, can The new report said the world actions in Ballina will make a difference do these little they will die, unless I throw them we still look at all that God has was on track to have average difference. I hope and pray that actions in Ballina make when back into the water.” The old made and say, “It is good”, or global temperatures rise by they do! climate change is a global three-degrees Celsius by 2100,

Threads laid bare Stones and Gems

By Rev’d Camellia Flanagan Israel, gems had a significant of the Tabernacle who oversaw and English it is unclear exactly scriptures, and other names place. Exodus 28: 9-12 describes part of the building the Ark of which stones were used are also indicated. Many of us while walking along the precious stones on the the Covenant, in the early days because they were mainly a river bank or looking in rock Some of the stones used were Ephod. On the shoulders were of the formation of the Hebrew identified by colour and a little pools by the beach have been carnelian, sardius, odem, a red onyx stones, one on each liturgy and religious ritual. internet searching will reveal delighted and intrigued by the jasper, carbuncle, garnet or shoulder with the names of the (Exodus 31:1-6) a wealth of legend about variety of colour in the pebbles ruby, chrysolite and emerald, twelve tribes of Israel engraved the stones, how they were and stones found. This has The Breastplate (Ex 28:10-30) a topaz and beryl. Turquoise, on them, six names on each. engraved with the names of the been the same for generations worn over the Ephod was a sapphire, moonstone, jacinth, They were mounted in gold tribes of Israel, their medicinal, of people before us, and the square embroidered with gold. ligure, lapis lazuli or amber, filigree grooved ring settings. healing and spiritual powers beauty of stones has found a It held 12 precious stones set agate, amethyst, beryl, onyx, We call these settings a bezel, or otherwise and whether they significant place in worship and in gold filigree. They were set in jasper or chrysolite. (not the ever-diminishing edge were positioned from left to praise to the one who created four rows. When you see a coloured stone of your mobile phone), but a right or right to left. The names them. In the design of the Because of oral tradition and in your path, ponder what its decorative twist of gold named in italics are the names used robes of Aaron, the first high the differences in translations story might be. after Bezalel, the chief artisan in NRSV translation of the priest for the Children of from ancient Hebrew, Greek

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By Rev’d David Rogers-Smith hospital also functioned as BCA Regional Officer QLD/ the spiritual hub of the area, NSW running Bible studies, youth ministry and Sunday School On a stormy Monday night in – truly commending Jesus in May 1919, 26 men and women word and deed. gathered with a vision: To take the good news and love of BCA continues to provide Jesus to the outback pioneer practical help in many ways, settlers and to Indigenous including drought and flood people. That night the Bush relief, community projects, and Church Aid Society of Australia school chaplaincy. was formed as an independent This group of volunteers Anglican mission. In all the helped run BCA’s Mail Bag changes of the last 100 years, Sunday School. By 1939, there BCA’s vision is unchanged: were 4500 students enrolled “Australia for Christ.” Through from remote areas where BCA, God has called many they did not have a church or hundreds of men and women Sunday School. For 50 years, to promote the gospel of Christ many children and young in word and deed; including people learned about the love in the Diocese of Grafton (in of Christ and experienced it in Rappville, 1940-59, the Upper the care of the volunteers and Clarence, 1990-94, and today in teachers. Today BCA runs BCA the Northern Beaches, 2017-). for Kids, and supports ministry BCA’s mission vans were to children and young people forerunners to modern (and their families) across motorhomes; and now as the country, including in the then, we seek to care for our Grafton Diocese through Simon First Australians and support and Alison Reeve. Indigenous Christian leadership On May 26, BCA will have in remote and regional celebrated 100 years of truly Australia. unique and inspiring ministry. The BCA planes and nurses But the celebrations will last all were part of BCA’s flying year. Will your parish or school medical service, that also celebrate with us? Choose a included radio operators, bush Sunday or week, make use of hospitals, an ambulance, and our Centenary resources found doctors. The wonderfully gutsy, on our website (including 5 selfless nurses single-handedly new Centenary videos and ran the hospital, performed a Centenary prayer), and many medical procedures, celebrate this remarkable liaised with doctors over the ministry and milestone, radio, were available night thanking and glorifying God for and day for any and every his great love for the people of emergency, and saw that the “the bush”.

Praying with the saints Janani Luwum, Archbishop of Uganda, martyr d. 1977

By Rev’d Camellia Flanagan Diocese and was ordained Luwum succeeded his mentor chair. I live as though there will alive again. The government priest in 1956. He was sent Archbishop Erica Sabiti and be no tomorrow. announced that he had been Feast Day 3 June with the to St Augustine’s College, became the second African killed in an accident. Some Martyrs of Uganda and “While the opportunity is there, Canterbury. Archbishop of the Province and weeks later his bullet-riddled 16 February, National I preach the gospel with all my the second Bishop of Kampala body was released to his family Commemoration day in He later assumed responsibility might, and my conscience is Diocese. for burial. Uganda. for 24 congregations of the clear before God.” then-known Upper Nile His new position brought him On February 16, 1977 after his Thanks to articles from “A Great Janani Luwum was born in Diocese, which extended up into eventual confrontation residence had been searched Cloud of Witnesses” Church Mucwini, Uganda in 1924 and to present day South Sudan, with the Ugandan dictator, for arms, he was summoned Publishing 2016. Published by educated in Gulu High School and served as Parish Priest Idi Amin, as he sought to to President Amin’s palace. the office of Communication and trained as a teacher at and Chaplain in Parishes and protect his people from this He went there accompanied of the Episcopal Church, 815 Boroboro Teachers College, church schools in Northern brutal regime. In August 1976, by the other Anglican Second Avenue, New York, Lira. He became a Christian Uganda. He returned to Makerere University was bishops and by leaders of the N.Y.10017C and “New Vision, in 1948 and the Leadership England on a scholarship for sacked by government troops. Roman Catholic and Muslim Uganda’s Leading Daily”. of the Chosen Evangelical further study. After returning With Archbishop Luwum Communities. After being Tuesday, May 14, 2019. Revival Movement encouraged home in 1965, in September as their chair, the Christian accused of complicity in a plot In prayer and in our daily lives and supported him to train 1966 he was appointed leaders of the country drafted to murder the President, most can we all be inspired by the for ordained ministry of the provincial secretary to a memorandum of protest, of the clerics were allowed to unshakeable witness and faith Native Anglican Church. He Archbishop Erica Sabiti, the against officially sanctioned leave, but Archbishop Luwum of Janani Luwum that we make enrolled for ordination training first African Archbishop of the rape and murder. Archbishop was detained. He said, “They no peace with violence and at Bishop Usher Wilson Church of Uganda, Rwanda, Luwum answered one of his are going to kill me. I am not oppression of any kind? Theological College, Buwalasi, Burundi and Boga-Zaire. critics by saying, “I do not know afraid,” and was never seen in present day North Mbale In May 1974 Bishop Janani how long I shall occupy this

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Anglicare North Coast Celebrates 20 Years of Service

On May 15, 2019, Anglicare helping countless people the region in need – this Officer, Fr George Markotsis a reminder of the responsibility North Coast celebrated 20 during that time. situation continues today and preached. that we all have to care for years of service to people in CEO, Estelle Graham, if anything, the needs seem to Fr George recalled the early others, “When I needed a need throughout the Anglican commented, “It’s unfortunate have increased in number and days and how the organisation neighbour were you there...?” Diocese of Grafton. that organisations like complexity”. came into existence, rising The team at Anglicare From humble beginnings in Anglicare North Coast are Several former and current to challenges such as how to North Coast look forward to a small office in the Maclean needed, but from our humble staff and board members respond to victims of natural continuing to assist those in parish, the organisation has beginnings 20 years ago it attended a special “birthday” disasters. need and to rising to future grown in size and services was recognised that there service at the Cathedral, at Whilst celebrating this special challenges, whatever they offered over the past 20 years, were many people across which the inaugural Executive milestone, the service was also might be.

Former long term Anglicare Board members Ann Helmrich Father George Markotsis attended the Kasy Chambers, Executive Director and Rev Thea Archinal did us the honour of cutting the celebrations and preached in the Cathedral of Anglicare Australia, travelled from birthday cake. service Canberra for the celebrations

Robert Simkus memorial building Robert (Bob) Simkus was a member of the Anglicare team for more than 13 years. During this time he served on a voluntary basis as the accountant and was also a board member for nine of those years. Bob continued his work until the end of his life last year at the age of 93 years. To commemorate Bob’s amazing contribution to Anglicare, the Grafton office building was named after him on the occasion of Anglicare’s 20th Birthday. Several Simkus family members were in attendance and many stories of “our Bob” were shared. Bob was a great man, yet incredibly humble. He played an important part in Anglicare’s history and we will always value his contributions.

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