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By Amaris Cole Dr Sentamu said that he met excellent news for the whole Fluent in German, he is the the criteria laid out in the State - church.” first Englishman to be invited to TNHE BISeHOP owf Bradford is tBo ishopm enot of Neefds t hat Lthe Croewn eThe ndew Diocsese wi ll ben inau - apreacmh to 130,00e0 peopdle at the be Bishop of the new Diocese of Nomination Committee worked gurated on the day of Pentecost, closing service of the biennial West Yorkshire and the Dales from, including that of leading 8 June, and the Bishop will be Kirchentag, which was broad - when it comes into being on the Diocese in shaping engage - Confirmed on the same day. cast live on German television. Easter Sunday. ment across the whole social, Nick Baines is well-known for The Archbishop of York has Downing Street announced political and cultural landscape his expertise in communicating, asked for prayer for the Bishop on Tuesday that the Rt Rev Nick and encouraging the distinct as a keen blogger, on ‘Musings and his wife, Linda, as he under - Baines will lead the new Dio - ministry in three cathedrals of a restless bishop’, which has takes this challenging transi - cese which replaces Bradford, within and across one diocese. had 1.6 million hits, and as a tion. Ripon & Leeds and Wakefield The Archbishop of Canter - Twitter user, attracting 8,000 fol - “I am so glad that the new on 20 April. bury took to Twitter once the lowers. Diocese has been created in This means Bishop Nick will announcement was made, con - He regularly appears on the God’s own Counties,” Dr Senta - lead the geographically largest gratulating the appointment. Chris Evans Breakfast Show mu said. “So, let us commit our - Diocese in the country at his Justin Welby said it was: and is often asked to comment selves to pray and seek God’s Election as Bishop on Monday “Hugely well deserved and on topical issues in the media. face.” 28 April. Nick Baines said: “It is a great honour and privilege – as well as an enormous responsibility – to be nominated to this post. I’m fully aware of the challenges this brings, but am confident TPHEr RiOmW OVaERt HOeMsOS EXcUAhLITaY isl dleevelonp - gCaenter buAry randc Yhork bwouilsd charryo mpuchs more that this new diocese will surprise for many, it has been ing into a major challenge to Archbishop Justin weight if they were able to affirm that they hold, thrive.” hugely welcomed. Welby’s leadership, as two African bishops issue personally, as well as in virtue of their office, to He called the formation of the The Archbishop of York, Dr worrying statements. the collegial mind of the Anglican Communion. new Diocese an ‘unprecedented John Sentamu, said: “I am The report by Sir Joseph Pilling into the Church “At the moment I fear that we cannot be sure.” organisational change in the delighted and am rejoicing in of England’s stance on human sexuality called for In response to their quoting the Dromantine Church of England’, saying it the nomination of Bishop ‘facilitated discussions’ on the subject, making the Communiqué, Archbishop Wakabula cited the will facilitate the Church’s mis - Nicholas Baines to be elected as case that the previous stance required an apology 1998 Lambeth 1.10 resolution, which states that sion, combining the intimacy of the first Bishop of Leeds, in to homosexuals. But new anti-gay laws in Uganda ‘homosexual practice is incompatible with Scrip - the local with the advantages of West Yorkshire and the Dales. and Nigeria have raised the stakes on the interna - ture’. scale. “It will enable the Church “Bishop Nick brings a well- tional stage and have sparked divergent state - He complained: “Regrettably, their intervention of England to have a coherent grounded understanding of the ments. has served to encourage those who want to nor - regional voice at the same time area he will serve, together with Last week the Archbishop of Canterbury issued malize homosexual lifestyles in Africa and has as paying attention to distinctive the vision, energy, and experi - a joint statement with the Archbishop of York call - fuelled prejudice against African Anglicans. We local character,” he added. ence in strategic change, which ing for calm. are committed to biblical sexual morality and to “We’ve been given a unique will equip him for his ministry Their statement said: “In recent days, questions biblical pastoral care, so we wholeheartedly stand opportunity to look afresh at leading the church in mission have been asked about the Church of England’s by the assurance given in the 1998 Lambeth Con - what we do and why we do it, at across the new Diocese.” attitude to new legislation in several countries that ference resolution that those who experience who we are and for whom we The Archbishop added that penalises people with same-sex attraction. In same sex attraction are ‘loved by God and that all exist. I look forward to working he is well-known as a communi - answer to these questions, we have recalled the baptised, believing and faithful persons, regard - with my colleagues across the cator of the Gospel, connecting common mind of the Primates of the Anglican less of sexual orientation, are full members of the diocese as we help shape the with people outside the church Communion, as expressed in the Dromantine Body of Christ’.” mission of the wider Church as well as with parishioners, and Communiqué of 2005.” Meanwhile Archbishop Stanley Ntagali, Pri - across West Yorkshire and the said he has a lot to look forward This called on the Church “unreservedly to be mate of the Church of Uganda, cited the failure of Dales.” to in Leeds, West Yorkshire and committed to the pastoral support and care of the Episcopal Church and the Church of Canada Although the news was not a the Dales. homosexual people.” to abide by earlier calls to forbid same-sex bless - They expressed their hope that “the pastoral ings or to ban gay clergy from holding posts in the care and friendship that the Communiqué church. described is accepted and acted upon in the name He said: “So we do pray for the Archbishop of Nick Baines on what the of the Lord Jesus.” Canterbury as he considers whether or not to However, on Friday Archbishop Eliud Wakabu - extend invitations to their Primates for the next Church is for: “The Church la, chairman of the Gafcon Primates’ Council, Primates’ Meeting or to their Bishops for the 2018 exists to create the space in called into question the leadership of Archbishops Lambeth Conference. To withhold these invita - Welby and Sentamu. tions would be a clear signal of his intention to which people can find that In a statement posted on the Gafcon website, he lead and uphold the fullness of the 1998 Lambeth they’ve been found by God” wrote: “The good advice of the Archbishops of Resolution 1.10.” [email protected] facebook.com/churchnewspaper @churchnewspaper 2 www.churchnewspaper.com Friday February 7, 2014 News THE Bath and Wells Salisbury The Diocese of Bath and Ken Follett will be Wells is appealing to all of visiting Salisbury the Bishops in the House of CHURCHIN Cathedral on Sunday 2 Lords, urging them for March to mark the support in appealing to the beginning of his five government for more action cathedral tour in honour to aid those affected by the of the 25th anniversary flooding at the Somerset ENGLAND of his bestselling book, levels. The Rt Rev Peter The Pillars of the Earth. Maurice, Bishop of Taunton, Follett will be delivering has written a letter to his a lecture entitled Why fellow Bishops detailing the Cathedrals and will then situation he witnessed in the London spend time at Salisbury flooded area during his most St Paul’s Cathedral will hold a special service in March to install Pim signing books and recent visit with the Baxter as the Lay Canon and member of the Chapter. With a long list of greeting fans during a Archdeacon of Wells on 19 achievements, Pim, working part-time as the Lay Canon, will have reception. January. “The stories are authority and oversight of the Cathedral’s work and worship. The Salisbury is said to be heartbreaking – with farms experience she gained from the National Theatre, visual arts, opera, and one of the cathedrals and other businesses unable various fundraising and management positions, will help her shape and which inspired Follett’s to operate normally, and implement the policies of the Chapter. Pim will maintain her position as novel and Salisbury is homes made unbearable by the Deputy Director of the National Portrait Gallery in Central London, overjoyed to welcome the flooding of domestic as well as her role as the Secretary to the Board of Trustees. him. Sarah Mullally, sewage systems (cess-pits Canon Treasurer at and septic tanks),” the Worcester Salisbury, said: “This is truly a rare opportunity to hear Bishop wrote. He also Valentine’s Day is the perfect Ken Follett talk about cathedrals, the inspiration behind informed Bishops that the day to reflect on the blessings of his extraordinary book The Pillars of the Earth, and to water is likely to remain in love and marriage - and meet him in person.” Follett will also be joined by David the area for months to come. renewing wedding vows. For the Oakes who played William Hamleigh in the TV mini- “The recovery phase must be second time, Archdeacon of series of the book and by Gary Price, the Cathedral’s properly planned and funded Worcester, Roger Morris and his Clerk of Works and modern day Tom Builder for a Q&A by Government if this awful wife of 22 years, Sally, will share session after his talk. scene is not to be repeated,” the importance of marriage and he stated. the blessings it has bestowed on their lives. Roger said: Southwell and Nottingham “Marriage has been a real life- St Helena’s Church is finally reopening its doors after months of restructuring. The newly enhancing gift - and fun”. All are appointed South Scarle Community Centre has kept the chancel for worship, but rid itself of invited to the service and to pews in exchange for comforts like heating and flooring that will welcome members of the renew their wedding vows community that seek a safe space. The Rev David Yabbacome is proud to have inherited the before heading out to their project, saying: “The church is giving Godly space to God’s people, not just the ones who dinners and celebrations. It will might be churchgoers but many who are not”. Even better than opening up their doors to all, be held at 7pm and last 30 the project was almost entirely funded by charitable trusts. The official blessing was held on minutes, inside the Lady Chapel. 2 February.

Denis Duncan: a life in communication By Brian Cooper popular, and subsequently Church should take absolutely published as books - Be Still seriously Jesus’ call to ‘heal the The Rev Denis Macdonald and Know and Rainbows sick’, he contributed Duncan [1920-2014], Editor of through the Rain. He kept up significantly to developing the once renowned ecumenical this ‘ministry of print’ almost to several major ventures in this Christian paper British Weekly his death, last December field - as Associate Director of [1958-70] and regular mentioning to friends recent Westminster Pastoral contributor after it joined the pieces in Life and Work (Church Foundation [1971-1979], then Christian Weekly of Scotland), Sunday Post, Director of Highgate Newspapers group [which People’s Friend and other Counselling Centre (1973-86), included Church of England media! Authorship was very Director of Churches’ Council Newspaper], died on 7 January close to his heart, too - 2013 for Health and Healing [1982- aged almost 94. His remarkable saw his 12th paperback, 100 87] and Chairman of the World 70-year ‘ministry of Prayers Where You Are - and his Association of Pastoral Care communication’ [his own publishing ventures, Arthur and Counselling [1977-79]. He words] embraced preaching, James and Ecclesia Services, keenly promoted the Lin Christian journalism, helped advance this side of his Berwick Trust for holiday authorship, publishing, ministry. The Road Taken, his homes for disabled people. pastoralia and healing, and bringing in the Congregational Christian Week [finally closed in very honest ‘autobiographical In the 1960s, he ventured into Church and the Arts. Christian World and ecumenical 1987], his pastoral columns and reflections’ published 1997, Christian engagement in the Born in Northumberland, his Teaching Christianity - while ‘Day at a Time’ spiritual diary, reveals his total dedication to a Arts, staging Edinburgh Fringe theology studies at New also fronting Scottish TV’s later published as a devotional freelance ‘ministry of shows at St John’s Episcopal College, Edinburgh [BD weekly religious programme, anthology, were an inspiration communication’, remarkable Church with musician Donald Distinction in New Testament] on which he interviewed Sir to many. determination and energy, and Swann, poet Sydney Carter and led to Church of Scotland Alec Douglas-Home when His Christian journalism constant openness to ‘the next others. I personally recall these ministry in Kelso, Edinburgh Prime Minister, and Harold ranged widely, including a high- step’ as revealed by the ‘unseen events, ‘raising religious and Glasgow from 1944 to 1957, Wilson. profile piece on Britain’s moral presence’. questions’, caught the mood of when the church appointed him In 1967 he moved British state for News of the World: In demand at churches and the time - and revealed his Editor of British Weekly, a Weekly to Fleet Street as an most notable was his Daily conferences for his sensitive lighter side. A man of kindly journal of radical heritage in independent company, Telegraph devotional column and uplifting exposition of the manner whose caring presence British Nonconformity, read by sustaining its ecumenical each Saturday for 13 years. Word, he developed special always made one feel uplifted, ‘people of influence’ across the prophetic stance until financial These meditations, reflecting concern for pastoralia and his many-sided ministry churches. For several hectic pressures led to its sale to rich understanding of the healing ministry, leading touched very many lives for years he ran it from Edinburgh CWN in 1970. Subsequently human condition and deep healing services at many good. - boosting circulation by writing for it and its successor pastoral concern, were highly churches. Convinced the

[email protected] facebook.com/churchnewspaper @churchnewspaper www.churchnewspaper.com Friday February 7, 2014 News 3 Methodists join Credit Union NEWS THAT the Methodist Church is to become a part- ner in the Churches Mutual Credit Union (CMCU) has been welcomed by the Church of England. When it is launched later in the year, CMCU is designed Christian assemblies to offer the benefits of credit union membership to clergy, trustees and those employed by the church. At present it is a project of the Church of England and the Church of Scotland but the Methodist Council agreed to become a CRITICS WHO complain School devoted to exploring the lyrics of partner at its meeting in London last week. Assembliunes dare failingetorprovideatStevietWoander’scksong ‘Happy Describing the Methodist decision as ‘great news’, the children with opportunities for Birthday’. A council spokesman Rev Malcolm Brown, the Church’s Director of Mission daily worship have received pow- said the tune was chosen for Mar- and Public Affairs, said that ‘thanks to this new ecumeni- erful support from a report in the tin Luther King Day because it cal dimension, the CMCU looks set fair to launch this sum- Mail on Sunday. was originally composed to mark mer’. Documents from local authori- his birthday. He described CMCU as a ‘strategic initiative’ that will ties received by the newspaper The 1944 Education Act laid not only serve the needs of church staff but convey ‘the show up to 270 primary and sec- down that schools have to provide important fact that credit unions are for everybody and not ondary schools have been given a daily act of Christian worship but just about helping the worst off’. permission to opt out of the legal head teachers are giving a number and space for reflection on a range “Together with our partner Churches, the Church of requirement to provide daily acts of reasons why it is sometimes dif- of spiritual, moral, social and cul- England is working to support local credit unions across of ‘broadly Christian’ collective ficult to fulfil this obligation. tural issues,” he said. the country and to strengthen the role of credit unions worship, up from 230 five years Because of the size of many sec- Some critics claim that such within a more diverse and competitive sector,” he said. ago. ondary schools it is often impossi- reflection is often one-sided and Initially CMCU will be open to Methodist ministers but The documents reveal that one ble to find a hall big enough to exposes the children to a biased the Methodist Council has pledged to ensure membership school, Acton High School in Eal- accommodate all the pupils. Some view of contemporary issues. is extended over time across the Methodist Church. ing, celebrated the birth of the schools provide assemblies for Ten years ago a BBC survey of iPhone to highlight communica- only one or two days a week for dif- secondary schools in Wales found tions. ferent groups of pupils. 81 out of 149 secondary schools Website to help Church benefit from wills Another school in Ealing, Feath- Many head teachers point out failing to provide daily assemblies. erstone High, used assemblies to that only a minority of their stu- Schools are allowed to opt out of A NEW WEBSITE mark the International Day dents call themselves Christian. providing an assembly if they have will make it easier Against Homophobia and Interna- Gerry Wadwa, head of Feather- a large number of non-Christian for people to leave tional Women’s Day, referring to stone High School, said that only students. The figure of 270 making money to their local the likes of Michelle Obama. about seven per cent of his stu- use of this provision was based on church in their will. At Norbury Primary School in dents saw themselves as Christian. an analysis of returns by the Mail The Church of North London one assembly was “Our assemblies provide time on Sunday. England has launched a website www.churchlega- St Paul’s cy.org.uk with essential informa- tion for individuals gets messy WYCYCLLIFFEIFFE HAALLLL considering mak- MESSY CHURCH ing a ‘lasting gift’ to has given birth to a their local church Messy Cathedral as in their will. St Paul’s in London OPEN DDAAY It provides information about leaving a legacy, examples adopted a new of wording for a will, and information for solicitors and approach to its PCCs. Examples are given of cases where a legacy has celebration of the served to transform a local church. Conversion of St In 2011 churches received a total of £44.8m in legacies. Paul. Eleanor Gill, National Legacy and Funding Officer, The Cathedral Saturday described legacies as a ‘fundamental part of Stewardship combined to bring and our Christian Giving’. banner-making and 8th March 2014 “Leaving a gift in your will is one of the most valuable drama to the and lasting ways you can give thanks to God for the gifts of Cathedral. 10.00 - 4.00 your life and lifetime,” she said. People were “The website helps to communicate how gifts in wills are invited to a lifeline for many of our churches and enable them to participate in grow their church’s ministry to young people, refurbish Messy Cathedral the kitchen, set up a support group for the community or before joining VViisitsit the campus, preserve their historic church bells.” together for a Booking is essential at Eucharist, presided meet students www.wycliffe.ox.ac.uk Adoption agency retains charitable status over by the Bishop and staff of London. A CATHOLIC ADOPTION agency that does not place Sam Watts, children with same-sex couples has won its right to retain Children’s Ministry charitable status. Adviser for the St Margaret’s Children and Family Care was told it was Diocese, described to lose its status after the Glasgow-based charity was this year’s patronal investigated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regula- festival at St Paul’s tor, following a complaint made by the National Secular as ‘bigger and Society. certainly a lot The charity, which is run by the Catholic Church in Scot- messier than ever land, appealed to the Scottish Charity Appeals Panel. before’. FFoorr further information please contact [email protected] The Panel has not yet published the grounds for its deci- There are plans sion but barrister Neil Addison has to launch 20 new commented on his blog that this vindi- Messy Churches cates his opinion that charities should across London over simply say they provide services ‘in the next two years EquippiEquippingng future leaders accordance with the teachings of the as part of the Catholic Church’. Charities in Eng- Diocese’s Capital for ChristiChristianan MinistrMinistryy land that have failed to overturn legal Vision 2020 A PPeermrmananeennt PrPrivivaatte HHalall decisions against them have tried to objective to double ofof ththe UnUniviverersityty ofof OOxxffoordrd secure approval for Constitutions that the number of Registered charity 309703 specified they would provide services children and young only to heterosexuals. people involved in All Catholic adoption agencies in the Church. England have ceased to function.

[email protected] facebook.com/churchnewspaper @churchnewspaper 4 www.churchnewspaper.com Friday February 7, 2014 News Church avoids entering the fracking fray THE CHURCH of England has not yet Fracking, the common term for induced Hagia Sophia in Turkey, which is under entered the fracking fray, the Second hydraulic fracturing, is a mining technique threat of being converted into a mosque Church Estates Commissioner told Parlia- where water is mixed with sand and chemi- Priest ment last week. cals and injected at high pressure into a In response to a question from the mem- wellbore. The mixture creates small frac- ber for Thirsk and Malton, Ann McIntosh tures in the rock allowing natural gas and AchRETIREDargedDiocese of Chich- (Cons.) who asked if the Church Estates oil to migrate to the well shaft, allowing its ester priest has been charged Commissioners had granted licences to oil commercial extraction. by police with a host of sex exploration companies to drill on church Critics of the process fear it will contami- crimes dating back almost 40 lands, Sir Tony Baldry stated the Church nate ground water and despoil land, leading years. had received no applications to drill. to protests by British land owners, who On 28 January, Sussex “The Church Commissioners believe that must give their permission for firms to exer- Police released a statement the Government has awarded a number of cise the PEDLs granted to exploration com- saying the Rev Vickery House Petroleum Exploration and Development panies by the government. (68) had been charged with Licences (PEDL) which cover wide geo- Prime Minister David Cameron has criti- eight counts of sexual assault. graphical areas and these include some cized opponents of the government’s frack- Mr House of Handcross, interests held by the Commissioners. To ing policies as hysterical and ill-informed. West Sussex, was arrested in date no approaches have been made to the Speaking to a Commons liaison committee on 14 November 2012 and has been Commissioners and no applications have January, he said opponents “simply can’t bear the on bail pending the outcome of been received from any potential Licen- thought of another carbon-based fuel being the investigation. He faces two sors,” the Second Church Estate Commis- used in our energy mix and I think that is charges of molesting a 15- sioner said. irrational ...” year-old boy in Devon between 1970 and 1971, two charges relating to a man in East Sus- sex between 1976 and 1978, Concern over mosque plan and 1983 and 1985, one charge THE ARCHBISHOP of Canterbury has lent support to the Ecu- relating to a man in East Sus- menical Patriarch in the battle with Turkey’s ruling Justice and sex between 1978 and 1980, Development Party over plans to convert Hagia Sophia into a one charge relating to a man in mosque. East Sussex between 1981 and Following the conquest of Constantinople the Ottoman Turks 1984, one charge relating to a turned the ancient church man in East Sussex between into a mosque. However 1984 and 1986 and one charge 3/567;40 members of Prime Minister relating to a man in East Sus- Recep Tayyip Erdoan’s ruling sex between 1984 and 1986. 27, £3000 mark and part-exchange is welcome. the Rt Rev Eric Kemp, was See the testimonial page on their website for genuine skeptical of the veracity of the customer feedback charges brought against Bish- op Ball. In his 2006 memoirs Please call 0114 255 9696 or visit he stated: “Although it was not www.prioryautomotive.com realized at the time, the cir- cumstances which led to his early resignation were the work of mischief-makers.”

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THEInveCHURCHstmentof Church hadhelpindirectly England has engaged invested in payday an American firm to lender Wonga. While help monitor its the £75,000 invest- investments to ensure ment represented 0.3 it conforms to Church per cent of the pooled Nigerian sodomy law policies on ethical fund in question, the investment. Archbishop of Canter- The Church Com- bury was ridiculed in missioners, the the press as he had Church of England previously denounced FAITH LEADERS in Nigeria have op of Jos, Ignatius Kaigama called the authority for life and practice following Pensions Board and payday lending as unanimouschly aapplaudednthegrevisionsenewplaw “a rboldaand clearisindicationeofdGod. the CBF Church of predatory and unethi- to the country’s sodomy law, and have the ability of our great country to stand “In the beginning, man questioned England signed the cal. denounced as imperialist, racist and up for the protection of the highest val- the authority of God in the garden by deal with MSCI ESG Edward Mason, condescending Western pressure to ues of the Nigerian and African cul- saying ‘did God actually say that you Research to identify Secretary to the change the country’s attitude towards tures around the institution of should not eat the forbidden fruit?’. within their £8 billion Church of England homosexuality. marriage and the dignity of the human That challenge to God’s authority of assets firms Ethical Investment Leaders of the Muslim community as person, without giving in to interna- dethroned God’s power and enthroned engaged in the tobac- Advisory Group, said: well as the heads of the country’s tional pressure to promote unethical man’s power. So they concluded that co, pornography, “The Church of Eng- Anglican and Roman Catholic Church- practices of homosexual unions and God has no right to tell man what to do gambling, arma- land national invest- es, applauded President Goodluck other related vices.” and that they were the people who ments, coal extraction ing bodies have a Jonathan for signing a law banning The Primate of the Anglican Church knew what to do. So man set God aside and payday lending very broad suite of same-sex marriage, gay clubs and pub- of Nigeria, the Most Rev Nicholas and took over the command. Conse- industries. ethical investment lic displays of same-sex affection into Okoh, stated his Church also opposed quently, disaster followed,” he said Companies that policies. law on 7 January 2014. the introduction of gay marriage into according to Channels TV in Lagos. have breached stan- “We are delighted While overseas Catholic and Angli- Nigeria. In a speech given at a banquet The question for Nigeria was not dards set by the UN by the commitment can leaders including the Archbishops honouring retired Archbishop Peter merely ‘government sanction for sexu- Global Compact will that MSCI ESG of Canterbury and York have Akinola, Archbishop Okoh was report- al sin’, but the decision Adam and Eve also be identified Research has shown expressed reservations about the new ed to have said the underlying issue faced in the Garden of Eden to defy from the over 9,000 to meeting our chang- law, their Nigerian counterparts have was not homosexuality itself, but man’s God, he argued. firms in which the ing needs as we con- endorsed the ban on gay marriage. rebellion against God’s law. The controversy over gay rights and Church holds invest- tinue to seek to reflect In an open letter written to President “Many people do not realise that gay marriage in Nigeria has also been ments. the Church’s values in Jonathan published by the Catholic what is referred to as the homosexual played out in the national legislatures Last month’s agree- an ever more complex News Service of Nigeria, the press arm trouble is not the homosexual or les- of Uganda, Tanzania and Cameroon ment follows revela- investment environ- of the Catholic Bishops Conference of bian trouble but people’s refusal to which are in the process of adopting tions last year the ment.” Nigeria, the Roman Catholic Archbish- accept the Scripture for what it is, laws banning gay marriage.

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UN and the Occupied was the teaching of Reform- Why clergy vestments are important ers. It is found in the West- Terrirories Sir, I write to express the hope that the Private Member’s motion for the change of Canon Law to minster Confession of Faith, Sir, In his anxiety to establish allow dispensing vestments at statutory services will fail. This fashion with some evangelical cler- the Evangelical Anglican what may accurately be gy should not be encouraged. Articles of the Countess of defined as being anti-Semitic, I suspect it arises from an inadequate theology of ordination. If it is saying “we, clergy, are no Huntingdon’s Connexion, Jeremy Moodey (letters 24 different from you, laity, the congregation,” in one sense that is true. All God’s people are kings Canons of Dort and the January) writes of the 46-year and priests, according to the New Testament. But those who are selected, trained and ordained Dutch Liturgy. It was the occupation of the Palestinian are representative priests. They have responsibility for the conduct of worship, the truth and conviction of Isaac Watts, territories by the State of quality of preaching and teaching, the leadership of mission, though with the involvement of all, Charles Simeon, Andrew Israel. First, he should know the leadership of pastoral care, though with the involvement of all, and the pastoral discipline of Murray and Dutch Prime that in 1967 they were not the congregation. Minister and Church leader Palestinian at all but part of In other walks of life prescribed vesture or uniform is required. In courts of law judges and bar- Dr Abraham Kuyper. Finally Jordan. Secondly, according risters are distinguished by dress, so also are the police, the armed forces, hospital staff. The in support, Lee Gatiss, to international law, posses- dress clearly indicates position and authority. When Canon Law was revised decades ago it was Director of Church Society, sion of territory gained in a clearly indicated that no theological significance can be attached to variations of clerical vest- has given us From Life’s war of defence against exter- ments, whatever some may say. First Cry, John Owen on nal aggression is legal. In June It has been the Anglican tradition since the Reformation to have clerical vestments. Of course infant baptism and infant 1967 Israel was surrounded there is no guidance on this in the New Testament. But, then, there is no guidance on the distinct salvation published by the by the armies of nations who development of the three orders of bishop, priest and deacon. Under the Holy Spirit’s guidance Latimer Trust. had openly declared their development has led to the formation of rules and procedures as well as clarification of doctrine. However, Robert Williams intention to wipe Israel off the Why cannot evangelicals accept the Anglican tradition, which is Reformed Catholicism? If they does well to draw attention map. That the six-day war was cannot, they could become Independent Evangelicals. to our official statistics of defensive on Israel’s part was Why did God prescribe the strict dress regulation of ministers in the Old Covenant? We are not increasing blessings in acknowledged even by the under that Covenant, but surely God was indicating who was officially appointed and recognised place of infant baptisms. The UN General Assembly, which as such. bare figures mask an even refused on this occasion to The Rev Canon Colin Craston, more serious decline from condemn Israel. Horwich, Bolton our Reformed practice. The UN Security Council Increasingly both regular subsequently passed Resolu- churchgoers and our own tion 242 giving recognition to of regeneration... whereby cannot agree) who believe the stuck to their guns and with ministers are opting to leave Israel’s territorial gains and they that receive Baptism cor- baptised child is eligible, by one united voice said that any their children unbaptised. affirming her right to safe and rectly are grafted into the virtue of baptism, to receive favourable provisions for This was the unintended, or secure boundaries. As far as I Church’. Article 25 says of the communion. Maybe they do those who cannot support the perhaps for some, the intend- know this Resolution still sacraments: ‘And in such only believe in baptismal regenera- plans for women in the episco- ed consequence of abandon- stands. Thus, far from being as worthily receive the same tion after all. So understand- pate must be enshrined in law. ing the Prayer Book rule that an illegal occupation, Israel’s they have a wholesome effect ings shift over time. Margaret Brown, our ministers should “defer presence in the ‘West Bank’ or operation’. Gillian Goodwin, Chairman, Third Province not the Baptism of their Chil- and Golan is actually entirely This same stress on worthy Ealing, London Movement dren longer than the first or sec- legal possession. reception is seen in the Arti- ond Sunday next after their How sad that the propagan- cles dealing with communion. Legal protection Rubrics birth ...”. da put out by Yassir Arafat and Article 28: ‘And the means Sir, The provisions for tradi- Sir, While it is correct that the While John Wainwright’s the PLO, beginning soon after whereby the Body and blood tionalists regarding women in Prayer Book asserts the letter of the same issue finds the 1967 war and continued of Christ is received and eaten the episcopate, to be laid regenerate state of the bap- “little Scriptural warrant for since by the Palestinian in the supper is faith’. Article before General Synod when it tised infant, in his enthusiasm baptising infants” another Authority, has been so effec- 29: ‘such as be void of a lively meets this month, are far from for baptismal regeneration rubric of our Prayer Book tive as now to be generally faith... in no wise are they par- adequate. The Third Province Robert Williams adds a spuri- asserts “It is certain by God’s assumed to be the truth, even takers of Christ… eating the Movement has always main- ous “now” to his quotation as Word, that Children which are by Jeremy Moodey who, as sign or Sacrament of so great tained that any legislation in if God always works regenera- baptised, dying before they Chief Executive of Embrace a thing to their condemnation’ our favour must be enshrined tion as the water is applied commit actual sin, are the Middle East and its and this despite their receiv- in law, and this is not going to (letters, 24 January). undoubtedly saved.” admirable work, has a particu- ing the elements after the be the case. This may sound strange Alan Bartley, lar responsibility to be accu- Words of Institution are said The 1993 Measure offered a today. Perhaps this is because Greenford, Middlesex rate in what he says. For to and being offered individually permanent place to those we put repentance before faith continue to propagate the ‘the Body of Christ and the opposed to women’s ordina- in the order of salvation, untruth is to be blatantly anti- Blood of Christ’. tion and that those conditions rather than making a contin- Semitic. I believe infants may already would continue as long as ued lifelong repentance Canon Michael Paddison, be regenerate when baptised, there was a need for them, the fruit of a God- Norfolk be regenerated at baptism, which there clearly is. Promis- given faith. Per- later in life or, sadly, never. es that have been made to tra- haps also because Infant baptism Just as we bury ‘in sure and ditionalists have been broken we rely on modern Sir, Robert Williams is unhap- certain hope of the resurrec- and, quite frankly, we cannot evangelical com- py with an understanding of tion unto eternal life’ without trust the House of Bishops. mentaries that infant baptism that does not thereby believing that each Sadly, some traditionalists avoid challenging accept that every infant is person receiving Christian have ‘caved in’, fearing that the Baptist point invariably regenerated at the burial is heaven-ward bound, the provisions on offer were of view. moment of baptism. so we baptise, knowing that the best they could hope for, That the new I am a loyal member of the not all the baptised are buried and if not accepted, they life and seed of Church of England and and raised with Christ. would be reduced to a one- faith could be Th is we ek: he ar David Su c he t believe that this view is consis- An interesting development clause measure. It is the opin- implanted in talk ab ou t h is ne w Bible pro jec t tent with our Articles. Arti- to me is the growing number ion of many of us that early life was a cle27 states baptism is ‘a sign of evangelicals (with whom I traditionalists should have common view. It

[email protected] facebook.com/churchnewspaper @churchnewspaper www.churchnewspaper.com Friday February 7, 2014 Leader & Comment 7 The politicisation of public bodies Mr Gove, Secretary of State for Education, decided not to renew Baroness Morgan’s tenure as Ofsted supremo, and to appoint someone with a rather different orientation to the role. Baroness Morgan was an aide to Mr Blair, a thor- oughgoing New Labourite, and she is complaining that Mr A great opportunity to Gove is ‘politicising’ the role by not renewing her contract. The Lib Dems, in Coalition government with the Conser- vatives, have widened and deepened Baroness Morgan’s complaint by saying they will block Mr Gove’s decision and Pass It On... insist on a similar figure to her. Mr Gove is also being deni- series, millions of us will be tuning in to some of grated as surrounding himself by those who think like him. the greatest stories ever told. A former Ofsted chief inspector Sir David Bell wrote an Secular universities are looking at issues of article in a magazine called , in which he too warned Mr meaning and identity in the world; the very latest Gove off from his decision on those lines. So Mr Gove now James movies are doing the same. And, all the while, finds himself assailed on several fronts for ‘politicising’ the Bible is looking at them too. Love, hope, Ofsted by failing to renew the contract of a senior New fidelity, reconciliation and so much more are Labour adviser. there if only people will, with Augustine, ‘pick up The media has also joined in this campaign, running it Catford and read’. high on the agenda of their news coverage for several days That’s why Bible Society is launching a new consecutively. To many listeners and viewers however it campaign called Pass It On. Already covered by may sound very odd to hear that a committed New Labour the Daily Telegraph, this major initiative calls on theorist is not ‘politicised’ in her role whereas a non-New It’s a bit like dropping your trousers when visit- us to recognise the enduring quality of the Bible; Labour person certainly must be. Are we therefore to con- ing your GP, except it’s not just in front of your its cultural, social and spiritual capital. Expect to clude that the 1997 silent but total cultural revolution has doctor. That’s how it felt to have a senior anthro- see more about this in the media in the weeks been so effective that the mindset of New Labour is now pologist from the London School of Economics and months ahead. standard ‘common sense’, what every normal person con- spend more than three years living with Bible One aspect of Pass It On is to say that unless siders to be obviously true, and any dissenters must be Society. Imagine him observing your church our society embraces the Bible as part of our politically motivated and wrong? meetings and private discussions. story and identity, then it risks getting lost. With- When we turn to the heavily criticised Environment Like a researcher investigating an isolated out parents, teachers, communicators and TV Agency, another government quango, that has emerged as African tribe, we were his natives. Dr Engelke producers realising the significance of the Bible not fit for purpose in terms of flood prevention, who do we joined our staff meetings and listened into our today, then it is uncertain whether the next gen- find in charge? Chris Smith, a former New Labour cabinet private conversations, and he took part in visits eration will value it at all. minister. It could be useful for some bright researcher to and projects at home and abroad. He got under Another aspect of Pass It On is to give a bed- list all our quangos and agencies great and small, all our our skin and was exposed to the debates and time Bible experience to every child in the coun- civil servants, our NHS Trust executives, Charity Com- arguments that all groups experience. try; just by telling them Bible stories. Through missioners, Electoral Commission bosses, and so forth, to Now his work has been produced in a book great children’s books and a down-loadable App, ask how many are in fact New Labour appointees and true called God’s Agents published by the University we want every boy and girl to have the opportu- believers in the Blairite plough that has so effectively dug of California Press and launched at the Houses nity to experience the Bible for themselves. up so much of UK culture and imposed its own radical of Parliament last week. Certainly there are Alongside this, our primary schools project, norms. points where I go ‘ouch!’ or where I wish the Open the Book, takes more than 10,000 volun- Prime Minister Cameron, who received so many votes author had not been around. But I am very glad teers into primary schools to provide reading from cultural conservatives hoping to mitigate this we exposed ourselves to scrutiny in this way. and drama sessions around Bible stories. And process, in fact accepted the Blairite cultural norms and Why did a reader at the LSE bother to spend the children love it! They know a good story even increasing their scope and depth, with his equal ‘mar- three years living with Bible Society? The when they see one. riage’ diktat. Mr Gove has Mr Cameron to thank, in a answer is that the role of the Bible in the world A few years ago I was introduced to Tony sense, for his plight over Baroness Morgan. Much of the today still fascinates believers and non-believers Blair’s former director of communications, Alis- media, likewise, is permeated with the ideology of the new alike. Recent research shows that while only half tair Campbell, at the cup final of the Football cultural norms, any major post holder or presenter must of our country has a Bible in their homes now, League. Our host explained that I was leading be a true believer. eight out of 10 are either open to what it says or Bible Society, but quickly added, ‘but you don’t So yes, public appointments have been heavily politi- are not opposed. do God do you Alistair?’ This was a reference to cised for years by New Labour and the cultural left: Mr The Bible lands as a massive fact in our world the often quoted line that Alistair once said, ‘we Gove has made the mistake of daring to challenge the new and speaks to the human condition and our don’t do God’. ideological establishment in the interests of a wider per- search for meaning. There is nothing we can “No,” came Alistair’s reply. “But I do do people spective on education. experience on this earth that the Bible hasn’t got who do, do God.” That intrigued me and he later Comment to first. 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There’s a glow on the long, lingering finish. There’s an interesting story behind the producer. Signor Santiago WineOF THE WEEK Graffigna emigrated from Italy to Janey Lee Grace Graffigna Argentina, and Centenario founded his winery in Malbec 2011 1870. He was a leader Live Healthy! Live Happy! Sainsburys (offer, in working for a until 11 February) network of railways within Argentina — to Malbec is a grape that transport products, usually does well in including his Argentina, and this wine, naturally — bottle is no and in 1970 the exception. firm added HowNeighbourlyfriendly are you with your neighbours? What differ- The Bondlooffers averadical new blueprint for living a more Purple-red in the “Centenario” to ence does it make? I hear you ask. Well surprisingly — for harmonious, prosperous, and connected life. She says we glass, the nose is full their brand, to your health and wellbeing – quite a lot. have been designed to succeed and prosper when we work of inviting ripe black show they’d I was intrigued by a study published in Social Science as part of a greater whole. The Bond proves that we are fruit, bramble been in wine and Medicine looking at over 6,500 people, where they weak when we compete, and thrive only when we cooper- particularly. The for 100 years, found that people who live in a close community lower ate and connect deeply with each other. first sip reveals, and now, of their risk of suffering from a stroke. Some of her ideas go right back to basics: she suggests in a medium course, It’s thought that this could be because social interaction that if you don’t yet know or haven’t connected with your body, a richness nearly half and trust is important in reducing the risk of strokes. If the neighbours – take the plunge and invite them round, or (but not over so) that again. neighbourhood was considered ‘friendly’ people were 15 arrange to meet for coffee. and soon reveals Alcohol by per cent less likely to suffer a stroke. The people who con- Years ago, when we moved into a new street, we did its complexity. Vol.14%. An sidered their communities were the closest were almost 50 exactly that: popped a note through each door inviting More blackberry interesting per cent less likely to have a stroke. everyone for drinks and nibbles. notes, joined by aperitif (allow Just after reading about the study I got to interview We had no idea who would come and our heart was beat- black cherries, to breathe) Lynne McTaggart author of a new book called The Bond - ing fast as we opened the door to welcome complete balanced by and good How to fix your falling down world. Lynne believes that strangers – but we had a fantastic evening and some of the restrained with meat our way of life isn’t working any more. People are losing neighbours who [i] did come became firm friends. So take tannins and a dishes. their jobs, their homes, their neighbourhoods — and even a deep breath and knock on the door – it’s good for your touch of black their hope for a just society. She says we urgently need a health! pepper, all joined Graham new story to live by, based on fairness — not simply on the together in Gendall accumulation of wealth and “survival of the fittest.” The Bond by Lynne McTaggart is published by Hay House smooth harmony. Norton

Coming to a church near you? Another prize for an Anglican

Simeon Stylites attained fame for living on top of a pillar for 37 years Church of England scholars are winning international recognition. Last year Richard Burridge, and now the Christian Century reports that American pastors are turn- dean of King’s College, London, was the first non-Roman Catholic to receive the Ratzinger Prize, ing to stunts to revitalise their churches. Pastor Ryan Bell in California set up as a kind of Nobel Prize for theology. Burridge is known for his work on the New Testa- is going to live like an atheist for a year while other pastors have lived ment, especially for his book Imitating Jesus: An Inclusive Approach to New Testament Ethics. in a box or tried to survive for a period on food stamps. Paul Wirth of Now another well known Anglican scholar, Anthony Thiselton, has received the ‘Award of Merit’ Ybor City in Florida challenged married couples in his congregation in the category of theology from the evangelical magazine Christianity Today for his recent book follow the example he and his wife had set and have sex every day for a The Holy Spirit: In Biblical Teaching, through, the Centuries and Today. The book started out as month. He cited evidence showing 20 million Americans had sex only a biblical study but soon grew into a historical survey that spanned the centuries. It is Canon 10 times a year and said the churches should do something about it. Thiselton’s 18th book. Now retired, he has no plans to slow down. A new book, Thiselton’s Com- Wirth first issued his challenge in 2008 and periodically renews it. Pas- panion to Theology, is ready for publication and work has begun on what will be Canon Thisel- tor Ed Young in Texas asked the 20,000 members of his megachurch to ton’s 20th book, a systematic theology. As well as a distinguished academic career, Canon follow the example he had set with his wife and have sex every day for Thiselton served on General Synod and was a member of the Crown Appointments Commis- a week. He appealed for a week of ‘congregational copulation’ and even sion. set up a bed for himself and his wife on the church roof but had to aban- don plans to stay there 24 hours when sunlight damaged his eyes. Only in America or could these ideas come soon to a church near you? Goodbye to Parish magazines?

When Private Eye wanted to run a satirical record of Tony Blair’s premiership it invented ‘St Albion’s Parish News’ with the Rev ARP Blair as the Vicar. Parish magazines are a well-known fea- Freemasons or druids? ture of church life that traditionally have served to convey news of church activities to the local community (and even to There is a game you can play on Google that sheds interesting light function as community newspapers) but they could be on their on how people view prominent people. Type in the word ‘Is’ and way out, killed by the internet and social networks. follow it with a name to see what is the most commonly asked When the Daily Telegraph announced that the 115- question about that person. In the case of Justin Welby people year-old ‘Haworth Church Notice’ from the Bronte want to know if he is a Freemason, but when it comes to parish was to close it published comments by the Rowan Williams they really do wonder if the ‘Welsh wiz- Bishop of Bradford, Nick Baines, a dedicated blog- ard’, as some dubbed him, is actually a druid. Freema- ger, saying that we should not be slaves to tradition sonry appears to fascinate quite a few people. It is even but see there are better ways to communicate one of the questions asked about Pope Francis. In the through the internet. Parish magazine inserts case of Sir Cliff Richard it seems fans want to know if he Whispering ‘Home Words’ (low) and ‘The Sign’ (high) merged in

is married and whether he is wearing a wig. Steve Chalke The Gallery 2009 and there are other indications that Facebook will not be amused to learn that people would like to and the web are taking over. But perhaps there is know if he is a heretic. People are worried that still a case for using print as well as the internet. If a Desmond Tutu might be an illuminati, a shadowy elite parish magazine can build up a circulation beyond that is meant to control all that happens on the plant. regular churchgoers and is supported by a round of Barack Obama, the Queen, Bob Dylan and Lady Gaga volunteers dedicated to delivering copies every are also reckoned to be illuminati so the Archbishop month it can be a very effective form of parish out- is in good company. But Richard Chartres might feel reach. A website communicates with those who seek the most hard done by. He doesn’t figure at all. it out but it can’t replace the personal touch.

[email protected] facebook.com/churchnewspaper @churchnewspaper www.churchnewspaper.com Friday February 7, 2014 Comment 9 Traditionalists are the authoratitive ones Andrew Carey Draconian new anti-gay laws in Uganda and He wrote: “The Church is a safe place for View from the Pew Nigeria, which could see homosexuals individuals, who are confused about their imprisoned or even killed, have rightly sexuality or struggling with sexual Nevertheless there are still ‘bonds behaviour. To single out sexual come under fire. brokenness to seek help and healing.” of affection’ in our Anglican family minorities for prison sentence, or Last week the Archbishops of Archbishop Ntagali rightly then and all is not yet broken. worse, is beyond the pale and the Canterbury and York wrote to the Primates reminded the Church of England that as it Yet the Church of England must Archbishops of Canterbury and of the Anglican Communion and to the approaches so-called ‘facilitated tread carefully as it struggles to York are absolutely right to write in Presidents of Nigeria and Uganda to point conversations’ it should bear in mind that come to terms with a changed this manner to Anglican Churches out that the position of the Anglican any relaxation of the Church’s teachings situation – that with the passage of elsewhere. But there is no sense in Communion is one of pastoral support and would have consequences for future same-sex marriage through pretending that Uganda and Nigeria care towards homosexual people. “The relationships. “We sincerely hope the Parliament there is a huge are unique. Many countries victimisation or diminishment of human Archbishops and governing bodies of the dislocation between the established throughout the world criminalise beings whose affections happen to be Church of England will Church and English homosexuality and it was only in the ordered towards people of the same sex is step back from the path society, politics and 1960s that we in Britain removed anathema to us.” they have set themselves They should use law. homosexuality from the criminal In a pointed reference to church leaders, on so the Church of My view is that the law. especially in Nigeria, who support further Uganda will be able to their influence only course for the Conservative Anglicans who have criminalisation of homosexuals, maintain communion with Church of England is relationships with Christians in Archbishops Welby and Sentamu called our own Mother Church.” to call for to stand with ible, Nigeria, Uganda and elsewhere upon them to “demonstrate the love of These exchanges greater justice tradition and the through networks like Gafcon, have Christ.” between church leaders in Uganda and universal church in rejecting gay a particularly important role in The Archbishop of Uganda, Stanley England reveal how testy and difficult marriage. Yet an increasing number opposing criminalisation and calling Ntagali, was the first to respond to the relationships are in the Anglican of leaders in the Church of England for compassionate laws. Networks Archbishops’ letter in pointing out that the Communion. I have often commented that are shepherding the Church in an like Gafcon, Anglican Mainstream Church of Uganda supported amendments it is not accurate to describe it as a entirely different direction. and the evangelical missionary to remove the death penalty, to reduce ‘communion’ any more because we do not There is one issue on which we societies have a more authoritative sentencing guidelines through the have the hallmarks of ‘communion’ ie an should be able to agree however, voice than liberal ones. They should principle of proportionality and to remove a interchangeable ministry, common and that is there is no place for the use their influence to call for greater clause on reporting homosexual behaviour. sacramental ministry or common prayer. criminalising of homosexual justice. The lessons of Paul Richardson WikiLeaks Church and World As more becomes known about the back- economic collapse should not worry us services. In fact it is open to question officials in countries with repressive ground of Edward Snowden and Glenn and that America would be well advised whether the comparatively minor abuses regimes. America has had to devote con- Greenwald it is not hard to detect signs to save the money spent on ‘social securi- they have exposed justify the damage siderable resources to ensuring the safe- of nervousness at The Guardian. The ty bullshit’. they have caused. NSA holds the records ty of such people. Manning’s defenders conventional view of leakers is that they In Australia the WikiLeaks Party with of 120 million telephone accounts but argue that so far no one has died as a are people of the left. It was sincerely- Assange standing as a candidate and only a very tiny number of them have result of his activities but that may be held left-wing opposition to the Vietnam campaigning via Skype threw its support actually been accessed to secure infor- because of quick work by US agents. His War that led Daniel Ellsberg to leak the not, as had been widely expected with mation useful in tracking terrorists. It disclosures have made it more difficult Pentagon Papers but Snowden and the Greens, but with a collection of far has also collected email data from within for US diplomats to establish confidential Greenwald are not in the same tradition. right parties, including the nativist Aus- and outside the US, which is probably links with people able to brief them. Improved Like Julian Assange they belong to the tralia First party. necessary to guard against the growing Efforts were made to black out names far-right libertarian movement. They are A long article by the American histori- problem of cyber attacks. Secret courts of individuals at risk in documents print- education is not just opposed to the state collecting an, Sean Wilenz, in the current issue of already oversee NSA’s activities. Now ed in the press but a Guardian journalist data in order to keep tabs on terrorists; the New Republic gives full details of the President Obama has asked Congress to revealed the password that enabled peo- the most they are opposed to the state having any weird and scary political beliefs of appoint an independent panel to advise ple to read WikiLeaks documents in effective way power at all. As far as they are con- Assange, Greenwald and Snowden. the courts. He hopes to find an independ- their entirety. cerned, it should keep out of our lives Edward Lucas of The Economist has just ent body to study the phone records but Obama has argued that nothing NSA to tackle completely. published a book on the subject. No it is doubtful if this will be possible. has done is illegal but it is the case that In a damage-limitation exercise the edi- doubt Rusbridger wrote his piece for The Revelations that the US spies even on its activities were authorised in secret, inequality tor of The Guardian, Alan Rusbridger, Spectator to pre-empt what Wilenz and allies should surprise no one. There has without public assent or knowledge. recently wrote a piece for The Spectator Lucas have to say. been a good deal of hypocrisy here. The Defenders of secrecy argue this was nec- admitting that Snowden is a libertarian Wilenz also raises questions about French have a massive spying and sur- essary to prevent terrorists knowing conservative and arguing that British links between the leakers and Russia. veillance operation and the Germans they were being spied upon but al-Qaeda Conservatives should sympathise with Putin has made use of them to embar- have recently been caught out spying on have probably known for some time that him. Some, like Guido Fawkes and for- rass the US and the Russian television a NATO ally, Estonia. their emails and telephones were moni- mer Tory chief whip, Lord Blencathra, network RT now gives Assange a regular A Presidential Review Group conclud- tored. apparently do. programme. Wilenz quotes one dissident ed there were problems with the NSA’s The lesson of the WikiLeaks and Snow- But those of us who think that govern- journalist saying that Russian propagan- data collection but it argued that the den affair is not that the state is oppres- ments have a role to play not only in pro- da has not got so much mileage out of a agency has acted more responsibly than sive and a threat to the rights of the tecting our security but also in providing US citizen since Angela Davis’ murder the leakers (and their echoes in the individual or that spying is totally out of health care, education and social servic- trial in 1971. media) claim. control. It is that security organisations es should pause before we give unthink- Defenders of the leakers will argue The leaks of Chelsea Manning via Wik- need to be more open about what they ing support to people who backed Ron that it doesn’t matter whether their aim iLeaks have probably done the most are doing and about the safeguards that Paul’s Presidential bid and who, in the is to bring down the state so long as they damage, exposing individuals who have are in place. case of Snowden, voiced the opinion that have exposed real abuses in the security put themselves at risk by confiding in US

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Anchonry in the Republic of Fetcham (Guildford) to resign. THE 2014 Ireland), appointed to The Rev Andrew Bowerman, BIBLE CHALLENGE Llanyblodwel, Llanymynech, has resigned from his ANGLICAN CYCLE OF PRAYER Morton and Trefonen appointment as Team R of (Lichfield). Wareham, he is now Co- Friday 07 February. Psalm 29: 8-11, Prov. 6: 6-19. The Rev Liz Turner-Loisel, director at the Anglican Day 38: Leviticus 4-6, Psalm Bujumbura - (Burundi): The Rt Rev Eraste Bigirimana Vicar, Annesley with Newstead Alliance. 32, Mark 5 Saturday 08 February. Psalm 37: 3-6,27,28, Prov. 7: 1-5. (Southwell & Nottingham), to The Rev Tim Daykin, Day 39: Leviticus 7-9, Psalm Armidale - (New South Wales, Australia): The Rt Rev Peter become Vicar of St Lawrence, will resign as Team Vicar at 33, Mark 6 Robert Brain Hatfield and Area Dean of Southampton City Centre but Day 40 Enjoy hearing the Sunday 09 February. Epiphany 5. Psalm 19: 7-end, Prov. 8: Snaith and Hatfield (Sheffield). will be continuing as producer Scriptures read aloud in church 1-21. PRAY for The Anglican Church of Canada: The Most Rev The Rev Colin Wall, and presenter of religious Day 41: Leviticus 10-12, Psalm Frederick Hiltz, Primate of the Anglican Church of Canada P-i-c of Tuxford with Weston programmes for the BBC and 34, Mark 7 Monday 10 February. Psalm 34: 1-6, Prov. 8: 22-36. and Markham Clinton will have the Bishop’s Day 42: Leviticus 13-15, Psalm Arochukwu/Ohafia - (Aba, Nigeria): The Rt Rev Johnson (Southwell & Nottingham) to Permission to Officiate 35, Mark 8 Onuoha be House for Duty Priest in the (Winchester). Day 43: Leviticus 16-18, Psalm Tuesday 11 February. Psalm 82, Prov. 9: 1-11. Aru - Riverside Group of Parishes in The Rev Tracey Doyle, 36, Mark 9 (Congo): The Rt Rev Dr Georges Titre Ande the same Diocese. Incumbent, Ivinghoe with Day 44: Leviticus 19-21, Psalm Wednesday 12 February. Psalm 19: 1-4, Prov. 10: 1-13. The Rev David Walters, Pitstone, Slapton and 37, Mark 10 Asaba - (Bendel, Nigeria): The Rt Rev Justus Mogekwu former Assoc Priest of Wylye Marsworth Benefice, to resign Thursday 13 February. Psalm 105: 1-5, Prov. 11: 1-12. and Till Valley, is now Assoc on 23 March (Oxford). Athabasca - (Rupert's Land, Canada): The Rt Rev Fraser Priest of Salisbury Plain The Rev Christopher Elson APPOINTMENTS Lawton Benefice. Surrogate for marriages for the The Rev Michael Walter, Woking Deanery (Guildford), Following his retirement as to resign. Asst Priest of St Wilfrid, The Rev Ann Fraser The Rev Jane Ball, and Holy Cross Hoath Chaplain, Brasenose College Davenham, to be Canon Non stipendiary Asst. C, Witley Chaplain, Godolphin School (Canterbury). Oxford, to be Vicar, St Peter, Emeritus of the Cathedral (Guildford), to retire. (Salisbury), appointed to the The Rev June Palmer, Harborne (Birmingham). Church of Christ and the The Rev Leslie Harris, Vicarage of East Meon; Saint Asst C (OLM) at Elmton and The Rev Maggie Rode, Blessed Virgin Mary at R of Pinxton (Derby), will retire John the Evangelist, Langrish Whitwell (Derby), will transfer House for Duty Assoc Priest Chester. with effect from 10 March, (Portsmouth). her curacy to the East (Oxford), to be Stipendiary The Rev Alison Way, 2014. The Rev Jennifer Birdgman, Scarsdale Team Ministry. Assoc Priest, Morningside R, Woodhill (Salisbury) to be P- The Rev Canon Timothy Formerly Asst C in Training in The Rev John Pares, Christchurch (Edinburgh). i-c of Christ Church, South John Higgins, the parish of Heswall in the Asst C at Diss (Norwich), to be The Rev Nigel Rode, Nutfield with Outwood, and St P-i-c of St Stephen with St Deanery of Wirral North, to be P-i-c of Bournemouth St James, House for Duty Assoc Priest John the Baptist (Southwark). James and St John the Baptist Asst C in Training of the parish Pokesdown, to be also P-i-c (Oxford), to be Stipendiary The Rev Andrew West, with St Michael and also a of St Alban, Broadheath (designate) of St Clement, Assoc Priest, Morningside R of Gateshead Fell Residentiary Canon of Bristol (Chester). Boscombe in the proposed Christchurch (Edinburgh). (continuing), to be P-i-c of Cathedral will resign and retire The Rev Carol Ann Lacey, mission grouping of St James The Rev Fiona Simon Gateshead St George on the 6th March. Asst C of Leicester St Anne, St and St Clement with St Andrew Permission to Officiate (Durham). The Rev Robert Charles Paul and St Augustine Boscombe (Winchester). (Guildford) to be P-i-c, New The Rev Christine White Hingley (Rob) (Leicester), to be Vicar of The Rev David Payne, Haw (Guildford). Non stipendiary Asst C Asst Priest SSM (Hamstead, St Brampton Bierlow Christ R, United Benefice of Standon The Rev Priscilla Slusar, Cuddington (Guildford) to be Bernard), Diocese of Church (Sheffield). and The Mundens with Asst C, to be R, Aylesbury Non stipendiary Assoc Birmingham, to retire on 31 The Rev Paul Dawson, Sacombe, to be Assoc Minister Bernwode (Oxford). Minister, Cuddington March. Continuing as R of Chester St Vale, Wantage (Oxford). The Rev Anita Smith, (Guildford). The Rev Brenda Jones, Mary Without-the-Walls The Rev Tulo Raistrick, CMS Mission Partner Nairobi, The Rev Trudie Wigley, P-i-c of Woodhouse Close and (Handbridge) to be Rural Dean Asst C, St Thomas w St to be House for Duty priest, Asst C, Christ Church with St Community Chaplain in Bishop of Chester. Stephen Telford Park Banbury St Hugh’s, Mary’s, Swindon (Bristol) to be Auckland (Durham), to retire The Rev Alison Fulford, [Southwark] to be Vicar, Deddington (Oxford). P-i-c of Dorcan (Bristol). on 31 January. R, St Luke, Hickling with Earlsdon St. Barbara The Rev Mike Smith, The Rev Sheena Williams, The Rev Adrian Leak Kinoulton and Broughton (Coventry). Chaplain and Policy Adv to the Asst C, Swaythling, to be Assoc Non stipendiary Asst C, Witley Sulney (Southwell and The Rev Eleanor Rance, Bishop of Leicester, to be R, Minister, (Winchester). Withyham (Chichester) to Nottingham), to be P-i-c of the former Assoc Priest of the Caversham, Thameside and The Rev Canon Mark Wig- retire. parishes of St Michael, Salisbury Plain Benefice, is to Mapledurham, Reading glesworth, The Rev Canon Robin Geof- Baddiley, St Margaret, be R (Salisbury). (Oxford). Dir of Mission and Pioneer frey James Mackintosh, Wrenbury and St Mary and St The Rev Richard Frank The Rev Phil R Smith, Ministry and Hon Canon of retires as Diocesan Director of Michael, Burleydam (Chester). Reakes, Asst C, St Peter, Farndon, St Sheffield Cathedral (Sheffield), Licensed Ministries and The Rev Beth Gardner, Self-Supporting Assoc Priest of Laurence, Thorpe, All Saints, to be Mission Development Warden of Readers with effect Formerly incumbent in the Evercreech with Chesterblade Hawton and St Michael, Adviser (Doncaster from 28 February 2014 parish of Runcorn to be and Milton Clevedon (Bath and Cotham (Southwell and Archdeaconry). Remaining (Canterbury). Chaplain at the Countess of Wells) to be Stipendiary Team Nottingham), to become Asst C Hon Canon of Sheffield The Rev Dr Timothy Nor- Chester Hospital. Vicar of the Bishop’s Cleeve (part time, SSM) of the East Cathedral (Sheffield). man, The Rev Canon Giles God- and Woolstone with Trent Group (same diocese). The Rev Canon Thomas Assoc Minister Benefice of dard Gotherington and Oxenton The Rev Tim Storey, Woodhouse, Rugby West to resign P-i-c of Waterloo, S John and S Team Ministry (Gloucester). R, Blandford Forum and Vicar, Royal Wootton Bassett, (Coventry). Andrew has been instituted and The Rev Joanne Reid, Langton Long (Salisbury) to be to be Team R of Dorchester The Rev Canon James inducted as Incumbent Asst C of Carterton and Brize Team R of Central Telford and West Stafford and P-i-c of Richardson, (Southwark). Norton (Oxford) is to be Team parish (Lichfield). the Winterbournes and is retiring as Assoc Priest, The Rev John Harrison, Vicar of Savernake (Salisbury). The Rev Richard John Sud- Compton Valence (Salisbury). Sherborne with Castleton, To be Asst Priest of the parish The Rev Catherine Relf-Pen- worth Lillington and Longburton of Hoylake St Hildeburgh nington, Asst C with particular (Salisbury). (Chester). R of St Mary Magdalene’s responsibility for the RETIREMENTS & The Rev Brian Robertson, The Rev John Knowles, Church, Adelaide, South development of a mission RESIGNATIONS Team R of the Benefice of Remaining as Warden of Australia, to be Asst Priest of centre in the parish of Christ Ashby-De-La-Zouch and Readers, also to be Asst C (to the Wymondham benefice Church, Sparkbrook Breedon-On-The-Hill, to retire be known as Assoc Minister) of (Norwich). (Birmingham), to be P-i-c (half The Rev Geoff Ball, (Leicester). St Chad, Handforth and Christ The Rev Nat Reuss, time) Christ Church, Assoc clergy (Oxford), retired The Rev Belinda Searle- Church, Colshaw, and also to formerly C at Ripley and at the Sparkbrook (Birmingham). on 5 January. Barnes, be Asst C (to be known as Royal Derby Hospital, Diocese The Rev Jonathan Thomas The Rev Ivan William Bar- R, Winslow (Oxford) to retire Assoc Minister) at Norbury of Derby, transferred his Asst C, Cranleigh (Guildford) ley, on 1 April. (Chester). curacy to the parishes of to be P-i-c Benefice of St Peter, SSM Asst Priest Orwell Team The Rev Canon Stephen Roy The Rev Susan (Sue) Jane Brailsford with Shirley, Woking. Ministry (St Edmundsbury and Simcox (Steve), Martin, Osmaston with Edlaston and The Rev Kathryn Ruth Trim- Ipswich) to retire with effect P-i-c, Sparkbrook, Christ Asst C of West Sheppey, to be Yeaveley. by, from 12 March 2014. Church and also Vicar P-i-c of Saint Mary Reculver, The Rev Graeme James R of the Anchonry Group of The Rev Elizabeth Boughton (Tyseley, St Edmund), Saint Bartholomew Herne Bay Richardson Parishes (Tuam, Killala and Non stipendiary Asst C, (Birmingham), has resigned.

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Thou Shalt Tweet By Amaris Cole landscape’. One of the guidelines asks Tweeters to consider whether they THE BASICS Never before has social media held such would want God to read it. What is Twitter? an influential role in society. Like it or Claire Diaz-Ortiz, Head of Social Twitter is an information network made not, Twitter is now where news breaks Innovation at Twitter, said: “Twitter is an up of 140-character messages called first, opinions are voiced and even ideal place for faith leaders to connect Tweets. It’s an easy way to discover official information from governments with their followers. The incredible the latest news related to subjects and companies is announced. But the engagement levels we see on religious you care about. site has also been at the centre of legal tweets the world over prove the power issues. From the libel case involving the of 140 characters to convey hope, Why do I need Twitter? Speaker of the House of Common’s wife motivation, and inspiration from a faith- Twitter contains information you will find valuable, Sally Bercow, to trolls who use Twitter based perspective.” for example, you can follow what’s going on at We would love to to send menacing messages to victims Twitter is a brilliant way to reach General Synod on Twitter, as well a gauge the hear your views on from the safety of behind their screens, people, and many clergy are already mood of Synod members who tweet. Messages Twitter, both on the site is facing some legal backlash. using it to speak to their congregation from users you choose to follow will show up on how you use it, But if it’s used correctly, the site can and beyond. But how? With the help of your home page for you to read. and what you think be beneficial. The Diocese of Bath and experts from Twitter and some church @churchnewspaper Wells has recently revealed guidelines leaders who are already using the site to What do I need to know? could do better. for staff and clergy, to help them much success, we can help you make an Discovering new information whenever you check ‘navigate through the social media online presence. in on your Twitter timeline is where you’ll find the Why not tweet us most value on Twitter. Some people find it useful to your views! contribute their own Tweets, but absorbing real- time information that matters to you is why most people love the site. Stephen Cottrell @CottrellStephen I’m new to twitter. I like it because it is conversational, relational, brief, provocative and Diocese of Bath and SIMPLE STEPS TO SET UP A (usually) polite. I like twitter because it enables me to hear voices Wells Nine Twitter Rules: TWITTER ACCOUNT that I don’t normally hear, and be directed to views I Don’t rush in wouldn’t usually encounter. 1- Log on to www.twitter.com and fill in the information in the ‘New to Twitter?’ box. Follow the steps, including I like twitter because it enables me to say things Remember tweets are transient choosing yourself a Twitter handle – name – and swiftly and succinctly, and for news to spread. yet permanent picture. Though this is unpredictable. I like twitter because the best things come in small Be a good ambassador 2 – Find people to follow. Use the search bar at the top, parcels. A sonnet. for the Church with the magnifying glass icon, to find people who you A psalm. A haiku. A string quartet. would like to view Tweets from on your Timeline, or A glass of Rioja. A samosa. Don’t hide behind home screen. People like Justin Welby, John Sentamu anonymity and of course, The Church of England Newspaper, are a good starting point. From here, Twitter will suggest Be aware of similar people who you might be interested in. Miranda Threlfall Holmes public/private life @MirandaTHolmes boundaries 3- Send your first Tweet. Share your news, opinions I love Twitter as a virtual staff room. and even questions. The social community are always I can go there to chat with Maintain a professional ready to reply! colleagues, discuss issues of the day, distance float ideas and pick brains! 4 - As you become more engaged on Twitter, others Also, I find Twitter functions as a Stay within the law will begin to find and follow you. Once you’re familiar personalised edit of the internet, so I with Twitter basics, consider exploring the site’s more read news items, blogs, etc that Respect advanced features, check out the Twitter help page to people I follow link to. confidentiality learn how. Tip: The best way to gain followers on I didn’t understand Twitter is to regularly engage and contribute in a it at all at first, meaningful way. To make your Tweets more ‘findable’ but I highly recommend the book Be mindful of use a hashtag - #. For instance, during General Synod, Sally Hitchiner ‘Twitter for Dummies’, which I your own every Tweet about the debates include #Synod, linking @SallyHitchiner got from the library! security them together. Users then search for this hashtag Miranda Threlfall Holmes using the search box at the top of the screen. Twitter has the possibility to share information/ideas with others but more importantly it's a chance to build relationships and share life

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Interacting, praying, networking, developing friendships and sharing the faith: main reasons why I twitter in my ministry!

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Diocese of Chichester EastbourneDeanery Christ Church – Exeter St Wilfrid’s,Lower Willingdon Free Church of England Part Time Minister AConventionalDistrictofthe parish ofStJohn’s Polegate Use it and The Bishop of Chichesterseeks to appoint adynamic,mission-minded There is avacancy for a committed Christian man either Ordained evangelical candidatetobuildonthe growth and visionofthis lively and independentworshippingcommunity, forming part oftheparish of StJohn’s or prepared to train for Ordination. This is a Bible – believing Polegate on the northern edge of the conurbation of Eastbourne and at the foot Church with liturgically based services and is part of Christians of theSouth Downs. Together. lose it – The successful applicantwill: This opportunity may suit someone who is partially retired or who •have both the vision and heart for the gospel in relation both to church has available spare time. growth and wider outreach and mission. Are you motivated by a desire to reach out to individuals, develop •beapersonofprayer,immersedinGod’s Word, who lives, preaches and growth and the range of activities? Initiallyyou would assist the evangelism teaches according to Scripture. current incumbent, but there may be scope for the suitable •beaneasy communicator, able to collaborate,share responsibility and candidate to take over the ministry of the Church in due course. workwith ordained and lay colleagues with aview to fostering full participation by all in the life and work of the church. For an informal chat and more details, phone Rev.John Eustice •beenthusiasticforcollaborative ministry in thewidestsense amongst all on 01395 274372. that really ages and with localschools. For information about the Free Church of England, visit •bewillingtobe avisible presence and to take part fully in wider http://www.fcofesd.org.uk/ community life and that of thedeanery. •have apassiontolead people to faith inChristandtobecome his disciples works Fulldetails are available from The Archdeacon of Lewes & Hastings The Ven.Philip Jones atTheArchdeaconry,High Street, Maresfield East Sussex TN22 2EH 01825 763326 [email protected] to whom completed applications should be sent EnhancedDBE is required Closing date: 28 February Interviewdate: 17 March

St Nicholas Anglican Church Basel, Switzerland Chaplain ICS is seeking an experienced evangelical priest to lead our international church serving English speakers in and around the vibrant city of Basel in the heart of Europe Our membership comprises over 35 nationalities, ranging from long-established residents to temporary; from an Anglican to free-church background. ACB has a wide socio- economic spread with many employed in large multi-national companies. We enjoy being a diverse community living in three different countries but all sharing in a common goal of making Jesus Christ known in our community. He/she needs well-developed pastoral and teaching skills and is at ease with both traditional and contemporary styles of worship. “I bumped into one of my Described as director says: “We are initiative as part of ex-colleagues and in our ‘evangelism that cuts out always looking for Hope14. Our Ministry team comprises three part-time non-stipendiary Assistant Chaplains, a Reader, a Children’s and Families’ conversation he the middle-man’ innovative ways to Worker (part-time, paid) and Youth Pastor (part-time, explained that life was trypraying is for people develop a rhythm of 1. Pray. Together, as a voluntary). difficult for him. I asked who don’t do church. It mission through the church or churches in Proficiency in German, or a willingness to learn, would be an if he still went to responds to the basic church calendar. This your area, pray for the advantage. church… he didn’t. I instinct to pray – one in Easter, why not try people in your asked if he tried praying three people believes praying!” community asking for Visit our church website: www.anglicanbasel.ch to God. He said he didn’t that God answers prayers The trypraying many people to put their The package includes a full stipend, medical insurance, know how to pray any - and it relies on God to initiative builds on faith in Jesus. pension contribution, usual expenses, church flat or housing more. I replied, ‘I have respond to those who HOPE’s emphasis on 2. Say. Make use of the allowance and car. the very booklet for you, reach out to him in prayer, which has seen trypraying booklet on two Closing date for applications: 24 February 2014 called trypraying.’ A few prayer. hundreds of churches successive Sundays in Interview: 3 April 2014 weeks later he said he The trypraying booklet praying together for their March or April. Enhanced Disclosure required. Informal enquiries welcome. had found the booklet is a seven-day prayer communities and for the On the first Sunday For an information pack please contact: Jeannette Skuse very helpful and that he guide written in Hope14 year of mission encourage everyone to Email: [email protected] or telephone: 024-7646 3940 had recommitted his life accessible language with at the start of the Week use the booklet to Christ and that his life a simple challenge to try of Prayer for Christian themselves over the was getting back on praying for seven days Unity. coming week. track. and see what happens. It Hope14 has been On the second Sunday This is just one of has short articles and launched in Hinkley, encourage everyone to many stories coming out stories of answers to Ipswich, Eastley, look for a God-given of the trypraying project, prayer. There are things Bedford, Carlisle, Corfe opportunity to give the which has been running to do each day as well as Mullen, Staines – and trypraying booklet to a ?#7 $1% 1"5><98;> :><> in Edinburgh for several a short prayer to pray. It’s many more areas. Then friend (‘use it and lose years. This year HOPE is not preachy, but it does on Saturday 25 January, a it’.) Help people think %# *-(&, 0"=HGB@EH&H%B *H!B, -A/, working in partnership help people open their massive prayer launch what they can say and 94 1 with trypraying to lives to their maker. was held in Manchester how trypraying might be encourage Christians to Significantly it has the Cathedral with the part of a conversation %# $+'!., 8"E3$C?G$C%H'E!8!HG)$#& use the trypraying good news of Jesus Bishop of Bolton, and with a friend or family booklet themselves for a explained through the worship led by Jamie member. %# *"-)$, (7( .777 7(9+ week – then to lose it; to seven days and anyone Hill, the Redeemed give away the booklet to who works their way Jubilee Choir and Mark ,>1"38%>+ 2*1' -#%"1& a neighbour, friend, through the booklet will Ritchie, 73rd Trust. Special discount price to relative or colleague with discover what it means to 31st April from the 6>$<789'>%9 1";+ )/ (>>4; =#< !<8$> #= 0. a simple suggestion: try become a Christian. Here’s how churches HOPE website: praying. Roy Crowne, HOPE’s can use the trypraying www.hopetogether.org.uk.

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Every so often it’s good to have a look at our values and our lifestyle and the beginning of the r year is a good time to take stock of ‘spirituality’ and what it’s all about. I found myself doing this while looking at a selection of retreats on offer for the coming year. SUNDAY SERVICE o They all seemed very attractive, focusing as much on the context as on the content. In fact I Hoare

t wouldn’t mind opting for one of these in place of my usual summer holiday. But I wondered, not for the first time, whether spirituality doesn’t lay itself open to accusations of being self- 3rd Sunday before Lent (Proper 2) - Sunday 16th February 2014 Liz

c indulgent and rather too me-focused rather than God-focused? Deuteronomy 30:15-20 This may be my problem: too much guilt about being ‘middle-class’ and comfortable and I 1 Corinthians 3:1-9

Dr should just get over it. But I can’t help wondering about some of the current ideas about spiri- Matthew 5:21-37 e

v tuality that seem to emanate more from our culture than God’s word.

r I know a number of people who run retreat houses and host quiet days and they offer their Re i space and their input generously and out of a deep sense of wanting to show Christian hospi- Our readings this week present to us three stark contrasts, tality. Their concern is to model the welcome that God gives us with his open arms and to get calling for three different responses. the d out of the way so that God can do his work of transformation in people’s lives. The stories of Moses sets before us the starkest contrast of all, between

l people who are on the receiving end are often very moving and tell of life-changing encounters life and death, prosperity and adversity. Under the Mosaic

By with God. This is what true spirituality is all about and whether we call it spirituality, disciple- covenant, there was no hidden mystery about how to live well

a ship or something else, the point is that the content and focus is all on God and his self-revela- in God’s eyes. It was written for all to know. Obedience would tion in Christ Jesus. lead to blessing, including a numerical increase in the People have come to connect spirituality with retreats, spiritual direction, taking time out for Israelites’ numbers. Yet if their hearts turned away from u God and exploring different styles of prayer for many reasons and certainly as many good rea- God’s word, and they refused to listen to his voice, they would

t sons as bad ones. One of the most important is that people are seeing that paying attention to inevitably begin to worship and serve other gods, which i our relationship with God is not just for spiritual leaders and other Christian giants, but for would lead to their destruction and exile. Blessings and curs-

r every believer. Against a backdrop of frenetic, activity-filled lives, we need help to makes space es are clearly set forth, and Moses exhorts the people to

i for God. For some who are exhausted and their spiritual wells have run dry, it may be the only choose life, not just for themselves but for the sake of their hope of restoring spiritual passion. descendents. Under this constitution, long life and long Some of us find it easier to be aware of God when we are surrounded by beauty while for tenure in the land were conditional. Heaven and earth are p others the gift of space, however, Spartan is all they need. This element of tailoring things to called to witness that the choice is clear and the warnings our particular needs is also an aspect of our cultural climate and given that God has created have been given. Though through it all, God’s overarching s each one of us unique, the huge choice out there may be something to embrace and give promise to Abraham would remain firm and unchangeable. thanks for. Our culture gives us new ways and means of expressing our lives as they are lived However much some would like to draw the equation e through Christ: redeemed, transformed and indwelt by the Holy Spirit (Gal 2:20). between faithfulness and numerical increase in churches Our lives should be challenging, even transforming the prevailing culture and its values today, we are no longer under that Mosaic constitution, so it is

h where such challenge and transformation is needed. Time out with God may just be the trig- hard to be so dogmatic without a prophetic insight into indi-

t ger we need to rise to this challenge. vidual situations. It remains true, however, that obedience to God’s word is always the way of blessing and enrichment, and leads to a harvest of righteousness for those who sow bounti- ‘The Vikings.’ Why the chant that fully and cheerfully to the Spirit (2 Corinthians 9:6-11; Gala- the Vikings roared, and we enthu- tians 6:8). That harvest may be in depth and maturity as much siastically re-echoed, never got as in numbers, though it has been granted to us to suffer like into ‘Missing Praise’ shows the and for Christ in this world, not only to prosper (Philippians Code or Cod? poverty of modern hymnology. Its 1:29). Alan Edwards endlessly repetitive ‘Der Dah Paul excoriates the Corinthians for their immaturity, expos- Dah’ theme should have ensured ing the worldly nature of their thinking and behaviour. They Boots polished, buttons gleaming, its inclusion. are of the flesh, not of the Spirit. They are infants, not mature I came smartly to attention. On The result? Appearance next as they arrogantly thought. The jealousy, strife, and factious- the barrack square? No, admis- day before the CO and payment of ness between them was a sure sign that they had not grown sion interview for Kings College barrack damages. More seriously, up into spiritual people through the meat of God’s word but London, 56 years ago this month. faith in the ecclesiastical mind’s were behaving in a human, worldly, way with secular norms Don’t look up Crockford. Unsur- understanding of codes of con- dictating their ecclesiastical policies. They should have prisingly I wasn’t a ‘theolog.’ duct or guidance destroyed long understood that human leaders are unable to grow churches: “Wear your RAF uniform,” before today’s CofE embraced the one plants, another waters, but God alone gives the growth advised my former Headmaster. concept. When female bishops (and for his own glory too, not the growing celebrity of the “The Professor likes talking about are appointed, the legislation planters or the smugness of the water-bearers). That being military matters.” which has hitherto given some said, where these servants do well, they can expect a reward He did – until Dr Garry Bennett autonomy to parishes who cannot on the last day, in proportion to their labour, from the God intervened. “Shouldn’t we ask the Kirk approve female priests and bish- who is no man’s debtor. But their churches belong to God, candidate something about his Douglas in ops may be replaced by a guid- and have his name stamped upon them not anybody else’s. proposed field of study? What do The Vikings ance code to protect the interests The contrast the Lord Jesus outlines between two ways of you think of the Marxist interpre- of such parishes. An ombudsman interpreting God’s law could easily provoke despair. Until we tation of the Civil War?” Fortu- (shouldn’t that be ombudsper- realise that it is intended to demonstrate that only Jesus can nately my fumbling answer didn’t “We’ll have three demob par- son?) will arbitrate if disagree- perfectly keep and fulfil the law of the all-seeing, all-knowing debar me. Must have been the ties,” he ruled, with the authority ments occur. With Burns’ Night God. If the Israelites failed to keep the external observance of shine on the boots. When I came that foreshadowed future archdia- so recent, we need to remember the Mosaic dispensation, how much less could they fulfil its to attend his lectures, I found that conal status. “One in the local his warning that ‘the best laid more penetrating meanings? Where the heart goes astray, sin Dr Bennett’s deep knowledge of boozer for erks. Secondly a sit- schemes o’ mice an’ men gang aft is not absent, even in the outwardly moralistic life. As the spe- Machiavelli could have explained down dinner. Finally an exclusive agley’. cific examples given by the Lord here show, our true ethical his eventual 1988 Crockford’s affair.” The venue for the latter Given my undistinguished RAF standard as Christians must not be based on legal loopholes Preface interpretation of the CofE was what would now be called a career it was inevitable that I or exegetical gymnastics, but on the positive life-giving pur- establishment. ‘gastro pub’. Not, in the late should once work (albeit briefly) pose of God in creation. I think back to Sydney Evans, 1950s, owned by a TV chef, but by for a now defunct airline. It Choose life. Get a proper perspective on who you are. Live Dean of Kings. With carefully a former Prime Minister’s daugh- arranged trips from London to as God intended. But when we fail, when we fall, we must flee choreographed hand gestures ter. Readers who are older and Africa. It offered travellers a — to the perfection and beauty of a forgiving saviour who gra- that would have delighted liturgi- sophisticated (the two terms, of break from the long journey by ciously helps us up to start again. cal precisionists, he welcomed course, are interchangeable) may booking them with another airline new students, proclaiming that he guess the gastromically to a European destination and an Lee Gatiss is Director of Church Society and Editor of the was ‘High Church to the High renowned Buckinghamshire overnight stay, before catching NIV Proclamation Bible Church, Low Church to the low, hostelry we visited. one of its own planes for the final Broad Church to those in the mid- “If we invite officers, Alan, leg. dle - in short, all things to all men.’ they’ve a more civilised code than That its own elderly planes With the 1960s, and the coming of we other ranks, and will set the might not have satisfied the UK political correctness only a few tone for the event.” However, ‘offi- airworthiness code was possibly a years ahead, he added ‘and to all cers present’ meant more cash in factor in the overnight offer. The HYMN SUGGESTIONS women’’ the drinks kitty. The ‘exclusive moral? Sharp operators (and none A less successful way to express evening’ finished with an officer- sharper than the ‘liberals’ who, as Evans’ Trinitarian ‘via media’ piloted car crash landing in a Gary Bennett noted, now domi- A choice is set before you now approach had been demonstrated ditch, a pair of silk frillies topping nate the CofE) can get round any A new commandment before I attended Kings by an the camp’s flagstaff, while several code even if it means doing an ‘Ali Forgive our sins as we forgive RAF friend, eventually destined of us rampaged through the bar- shuffle.’ Naturally ECUSA, which Lord, when I turn my back on you for high Anglican office, when he racks (soberly, of course) with pioneered ecclesiastical codes, is Trust and obey decided to organise our demob blazing brooms, re-enacting a shuffle dance perfect. How long celebrations. scene from that Kirk Douglas epic before the steps are danced here?

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Celebrating the art Ideal gifts for Valentine’s Day of Castiglione Am I Beautiful? being a loving person allows for change, and by Chine Mbubaegbu acknowledging different forms of love leads to Authentic Media Ltd, £7.99 forgiveness when misperceptions are made Chine’s inquiry of beauty leads to the realization clear. Love is large and different, affecting all that the idea of beauty causes a constant who are graced with it and those who exercise it. dissatisfaction within women. Female self- It is all a matter of knowing how to, and being esteem is in constant flux as women make okay with doing it. We all have a shared purpose, comparisons with the ideal image of the female and it all starts with self-appreciation, and form as propagated by the media. But true, God- selfless, fearless openness and acceptance. given beauty has to do with intelligence, capacity, versatility and creativity and is 40 Days of Grace overlooked or undervalued. Sharing intimate by Rick Miller stories of doubtful moments, and those of other Monarch Books, £8.99 women, Chine tells the story of realizing that A 40-day discovery of God’s love and the she is a woman worthy of recognition, a creation liberation that comes with it. of “the source of all goodness and truth”. Miller’s introduction to grace brings to question the quality of life one has when God is not Castiglione: Lost Genius Let’s Stick Together involved, and also the at Queen’s Gallery, London, until 16 March by Harry Benson limitations of thinking of God Lion Books, £6.99 as being only the fearful Re-awakening popular appreciation of once-famous but largely A book for new parents lists bad lawmaker. The end of each forgotten artists constitutes an important responsibility for any habits that need to be remedied chapter includes food for major art gallery. For the Royal Collection, whose wide-ranging to keep love alive in their thought, a Bible verse, which portfolio gathered over centuries by monarchical patronage relationship - even through the Miller labels ‘Truths to includes numerous such artists, this is a constant challenge - exhaustion and stress of caring Remember’, a set of questions to bring further one met most satisfyingly by the current exhibition at the for a newborn. Benson lists bad understanding of the reading, and a conversation Queen’s Gallery (adjacent to Buckingham Palace), Castiglione: and good habits, and the truth with God. Lost Genius. behind antenatal classes: they Giovanni Benedetto Castiglione (1609-64), leading Baroque cannot fully prepare you for the days after the Sex and Money: Empty Pleasures, painter in his native Genoa, famed for images of Old Testament birth of a new child. Oftentimes the concern satisfying grace patriarchs, majestic altarpieces and Poussin-type classical over properly caring for the baby drives new by Paul David Tripp motifs, was much in vogue in the 18th-century, influencing Frag- parents apart, and fights begin over the smallest Inter-Varsity Press, £10.99 onard and Tiepolo. Joseph Smith, art entrepreneur and British of things. Parents forget about their relationship, Culturally worshipped and craved, sex and consul in Venice, acquired 250 Castiglione drawings, which and oftentimes they divorce during the infant money are empty pleasures that satisfy only George III bought in 1762, but in the 19th-century he lost favour years of their child. The defining moment of momentarily. People are constantly bombarded and became neglected. whether a couple will be successful or not is with sexual images and advertisements, images Celebrating his brilliance as printmaker and draughtsman, when they stop reacting to each other as best of things thought ideal which they cannot help rather than painter, Queen’s Gallery presents 90 superb draw- friends and form individual teams, keeping score but compare their lives to. The affection, love ings and prints, revealing his innovative role in creating paint- and participating in what Benson has labelled and happiness sought when people idolatrize sex ing-like drawings in oil paint on paper, and inventing the STOP signs. and money are cravings for a more lasting and monotype. It closely follows his various sojourns in Rome — rewarding connection to a higher power, where he modelled himself on Claude and Poussin — Naples Making Marriage Simple something bigger than themselves. God’s grace and Mantua - where he furnished decorative works to the ducal by Harville Hendrix PhD and Helen LaKelly is the only path to happiness, not pointless lust Gonzaga family - showing subtle changes in his style, and Hunt PhD or the attainment of futile objects. frankly acknowledging the negative consequences, of his turbu- Piatkus, £13.99 lent even violent personality. Labelling marriage as an “ever-evolving Cross Roads Yet despite the latter, and frequent upheavals of location, he institution” that has moved away from the by WM Paul Young created virtuoso imagery on Biblical, classical and pastoral dominative/submissive model and into a form of Hodder & Stoughton, £7.99 themes, with striking use of light and shadow, constantly explor- partnership, Helen and Harville confess that Ruthless Tony Spencer rates success by the ing and expressing the compositional range and visual impact of saving their marriage required the practice of amount of real estate properties he owns. shades of ruddy brown on white. Often creating his pieces in what they had preached. Marriage requires Charismatic when in need for information, or rapid fashion, he could vary from delicate to somewhat blurred work, and they have included illustrations to get anything to augment his success, he is ruled by effects, with figures crowded but always making an effective the idea across. They describe the idea of the need to increase and maintain his capital. ensemble. romantic love as the first obstacle that ends Divorcing then remarrying his wife only to fully Shepherds with their flocks, a regular sight in the Italian coun- relationships. After every chapter, an exercise is destroy her – psychologically, financially and tryside, were a frequent theme, which could readily metamor- included to assure the understanding of their bit legally - his only concern is to maintain the phose into Biblical and mythological allusion: the early 1640s of knowledge. upper hand. Yet, there are moments when he Israelites in the Wilderness in red-brown oil and mid-1640s succumbs to alcohol and remembers the faults etching A Satyr seated beside a Statue of Priapus, respectively Help, Thanks, Wow: The Three Essential in his actions, the things he has lost. With a are indicative examples. Certainly Castiglione had a sharp eye Prayers second chance, he either has to make right the for the forms and movements of animals in rural settings. by Anne Lamott things he has done, or give someone a chance at Institutional and private religious patronage resulted in land- Hodder & Stoughton, £12.99 a better life. mark series on Biblical themes. The Moses series - Crossing of Lamott insists that keeping prayers simple is the Red Sea, Moses Showing the Tablets to the People, Moses essential when dealing with everyday problems. The Lion Handbook of Science & Striking the Rock, and others - from late 1630s-early 1640s, are Prayers are moments of private reflection, in Christianity truly dramatic images, while such late 1640s works as The Rais- which doubt, appreciation and wonder is felt and edited by RJ Berry ing of Lazarus etching are devotionally intense. not needed to be displayed. It is “communication Lion Hudson, £25.00 A rich sensitivity characterises his various depictions of the from our hearts to the great mystery”; it does A review of the history between faith and Nativity, with artistic licence sometimes taking Castiglione not have to be related to one set perception of science from the perspective of Christian beyond the Biblical text: the 1650 etching The Nativity with God God. Prayer is a resonance with something scientists. Recent scientific advances are the Father and Angels sets the Deity on a cloud above the sta- beyond our pains and physical locations. Prayer discussed alongside their affect on theological ble, pointing to the Infant Jesus. Remarkably, all these were allows for a reprieve from grievances, and a thinking. Science has allowed for a deeper stand-alone artworks, not preparatory sketches for oil paintings. therapeutic release and connection with appreciation for God’s creation, allowing for an The exhibition climaxes with the astonishing mid-1650s devo- someone that listens. interpretation of the Bible that, even paired with tional portrait series of St Francis and Franciscan Saints. Emo- scientific truth, allows for the experience of tionally intense and visually enthralling, these drawings created Loveability wonder at every new discovery. Scientists admit in red-brown, blue-grey and white oils become de facto paint- by Robert Holden PhD that there are moments of uncertainty, moments ings. Queen’s Gallery has rendered art-lovers a great service by Hay House UK Ltd, £10.99 in which science does not render all the resurrecting this Baroque genius. Your ability to love and be loved is innate, and answers. Are we really nothing but cells and Brian Cooper should be exercised to live a happy life. Love is molecules? Dozens of pictures, illustrations and the driving force behind happiness. Loving diagrams help cement the possibly positive Castiglione: Lost Genius is at the Queen’s Gallery until 16 March. yourself allows you to genuinely love another, future of the combination of faith and science. Admission £9. 50 ; Concessions.

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