Vol 27 No 7 Anglican News August 2010 The Newspaper of the Diocese of Canberra and Goulburn 3800 copies every month FREE Belonging before believing  forc (focus on re- adults they met in the shopping storing community) precinct of Belconnen after offer- ing them a coffee and chat. Judy builds connections said she has never had a young in Belconnen person turn her down! After the initial contact, team by Sylvia Hitchick members begin journeying along- A pioneering ministry ven- side the people they meet with ture taking the saving message each week as part of forc and of Jesus into the streets and building community through shopping centre of Belconnen social networks. in Canberra’s northwest region Judy told Anglican News of is starting to impact the lives of some of the people she has met: some of the young adults living ‘Tracy’ is 23 and met Judy in and working in the area. a café where she works. Sharing Former Synergy Youth min- over a coffee later she revealed COFFEE AND CHRISTIAN FAITH: Judy Kocho Douglas and her ‘focus on restoring ister Judy Kocho Douglas began her struggle overcoming wounds communities’ team have found that taking their faith into the streets and coffee shops of Belconnen this exciting adventure about of a diffi cult childhood. She ap- has led to real connections with young people in desperate need of friendship and community. a year ago, heading a team of preciated someone to talk to. four young adults. They realised She said she knows there to talk to,” Judy said. “So he services to the community of meeting of connection with the that the greatest need among the is a God, but no one has ever dropped into the café and found Belconnen through Belconnen new and growing faith commu- young adults in Canberra was the connected her to Jesus in her himself talking to a member of Community Services, spending nity as it is a very accessible and opportunity for real and caring 23 years. She has now become the team, which was just what a couple of volunteer hours on non-confrontational setting for community that could enable part of the new forc commu- he needed.” Saturdays mowing lawns and unchurched young adults. them to meet Jesus. nity and has already offered Some other new members of removing rubbish for disadvan- On the alternate fortnight, The approach has been care- her home as a meeting place. forc have said that they never taged people. Judy and her team the team members will meet in a fully low key, firstly building ‘James’ is a young adult have conversations even with have involved the new members private home for ongoing disci- the team into a community with whose life consisted of work and their friends that are so caring of forc in this service which she pleship and training. weekly meetings consisting of computer gaming. He met Judy and have such a positive focus. said has obvious benefi ts for the The core team has grown to team-building, prayer and disci- when she visited him but had “The focus of forc is to show givers as well as the receivers. six volunteers who share in the pling in available spaces includ- a very anti-Christian response Jesus to this generation and wel- The support that the team has ministry in their spare time. But ing homes and coffee shops. As initially on that fi rst visit. come them into a safe and genu- received from locals has been the costs in both time and money they set the vision of reaching the However by the second visit ine community,” Judy explained. amazing, especially from the of establishing a new ministry unchurched young adults in Bel- he wanted to know all about the “Sociologists have found this owners of Beppes Coffee shop and caring for others are con- connen and surrounds - people forc community because he rec- generation of young adults have in Belconnen Market who have siderable. who need to feel connected - the ognised he needed a community a need to belong before believing allowed them to use this as a base After the end of this year (18 team members developed an ap- to connect with and to have a and forc allows them to belong for coffee and cake interactions months into the project) they will proach of gently “showing them sense of belonging. somewhere without having to on an individual and group basis. be struggling to continue the res- what Jesus people do”. “Another guy had just come commit to believing anything till The team is now hoping to toration work they have begun. As a team and individually, out of Rehab and after attending they are ready. ” move into the coffee shop every they began by listening to young a funeral, just needed someone The forc group also offers fortnight for a weeknight evening (continued on page 2)

alsoalso inin thisthis issue:issue: Bishop’s Gap Bishop of Bunbury Mission-shaped ministry Year launched installed ... page 3 training ... page 5 ... page 16 Page 2 Anglican News August 2010 THE BISHOP’S COLUMN Sources of hope in the people of God Beloved in Christ, community with diligence and agents of reconciliation and light. ticipation in Mission Shaped I was addressing a gathering fl air and who makes no secret of And daily I see the evidence and Bishop Ministry will, please God, adorn recently – the Farleigh Leader- her faith in Christ; the nursing hear the reports of how seriously what the Lord is already doing in ship Institute – and a delegate home volunteer who reads to we take this our vocation. As Stuart our midst. asked me a perceptive question, and prays with his peers (who are we are being conformed to the Finally, thank you for your “Bishop, as you refl ect on your often very frail and very alone); image of Christ so others are be- Robinson prayers for the Rudd family in diocese in particular, and the the Religious Education teacher ing transformed by our life and this time of transition and dis- Anglican church more generally, who assiduously prepares and witness. You can see why I am cernment. Do also uphold our what gives you hope?”. presents her lessons each week – so hopeful! Prime Minister, Ms Gillard, be- I was able to respond al- this woman is loved by children In the light of what the Lord is report that my colleagues, The fore the Lord. Hers is an onerous most reflexively, “the people and staff alike. doing in our midst may I encour- Reverend Wayne Brighton and and diffi cult task. May God grant through whom Jesus is building age to you to pray for and invite Bishop Trevor, are offering the her wisdom and courage. his church.” your friends and colleagues to new Mission Shaped Ministry For Jesus, I explained that I dream of a I dream of a Back to Church Sunday – August training course over three week- diocese where individuals and diocese where 29, 2010? The theme is ‘Come ends. We are the fi rst diocese to communities are transformed as you are’. A simple step-by- use these materials (in Australia) by Jesus’ love - and I cited some individuals and step tool for making contact with and I do hope that the up-take will examples of transformation as communities are people has already been sent out be signifi cant. +Stuart Canberra and they came to mind: the inmate transformed by to parishes (and is reproduced on Details of the course – to be Goulburn. in one of our prisons who is be- Jesus’ love our website). held at St. Mary-in-the-Valley, ing used by God as an agent of I do hope you will fi nd this Tuggeranong (July 31, September grace and peace; the doctor who material encouraging and instruc- 3, and October 16) are available is providing long-term accom- tive. Bishop Trevor is coordi- on the diocesan website www. modation to ex-offenders and in Yes, the people of the diocese nating the program and we are anglicancg.org.au (or contact so doing is modelling the love of of Canberra and Goulburn fi ll me delighted with the interest to date. Wayne at wayne.brighton@ Anglican News Christ to men in crisis; the Mem- with hope. Individually and as a anglicancg.org.au). ber of Parliament who serves her body we have been set apart as I am also very pleased to A ground-swell of lay par- The newspaper of the Anglican Diocese of Canberra and Goulburn Editor: Lewis Hitchick Belonging comes before believing Address: PO Box 23 Bathurst (continued from page 1) month, their impact on this group model. wants to be in relationship with NSW 2795 Judy pointed out that pio- of society would see ongoing Topics discussed as a faith each of us. neering new ministry in new fruit. community are many and varied Restoring relational com- Phone: (02) 6331 1722 communities of faith takes time The generation that Judy depending on the needs of the munity to those who have lost 0427 373 446 before it becomes established and and her team are trying to young adults but have encom- it, is what the Kingdom of God Email: the forc project will need support reach is not necessarily geo- passed from ethical shopping to has always been about – com- anglican.news coping with addictions and family munity building, genuine com- in prayer and money to be able graphically connected, but is @bathurstanglican.org.au to develop beyond the end of very aware of social online tensions, to name a few. munication, perceptive listening this year. media connectivity. Nor could “Our midweek Café series in to the targeted local community Advertising: The team has been in Bel- they attend a local church on April brought together long term and community service to bring enquiries to the editor connen long enough to see the Sundays: even if they felt they Christians, party goers, young hope and healing to others is Deadlines: great need for hope, healing and could walk into a church, they workers and people recover- what Jesus taught and modelled. connection, estimating that 80% are not awake when most of the ing from addiction,” said Judy. The forc team have launched Editorial & advertising of the young adults they come in services are offered. “Over coffee we built com- an appeal seeking 50 supporters 12th of the month prior to contact with have an addiction This is why forc has chosen munity and shared Jesus. One (or groups of supporters) pre- publication. to social drugs and many feel to avoid weekend meetings and of the team commented that by pared to contribute $50 a month Anglican News is print- the third week ‘you could feel to help continue this vital min- very disconnected from society. utilise weeknights instead. Their ed by Regional Printers Judy said that if 50 core meetings consist of interactive the love in the room’. We have istry among young adults, and supporters who see the value in discussions and community build- found God’s community of love to give regular prayer support. of Dubbo, NSW. Post this pioneer ministry gave $50 a ing activities around a table group is attractive and brings healing If this challenge stirs your Print Publication No. and hope.” spirit, you can contact Judy 299436/00093 Judy said she believes God Kocho Douglas at GPO Box comes to us today as He did 1981, Canberra 2601, by email Diocesan Offi ces 2000 years ago - in a form we at [email protected] or on Central Operations: can understand and relate to. He 6254 5436. Diocesan Registry Jamieson House 43 Constitution Ave, Reid, ACT 2612 Clergy moves and Postal Address: GPO Box 1981 appointments Canberra ACT 2601  The Reverend Mary Clarke has been granted an Authority Phone: (02) 6248 0811 to Offi ciate.  The Reverend Beth Dimmick has been elected Area Fax: (02) 6247 6829 Dean for the North West Deanery by her colleagues. Anglican News is a member Congratulations Beth. of the Australian Religious  The Reverend Rae King has been granted an Authority to Offi ciate. Press Association. BUILDING COMMUNITY: Members of the forc team meet  The Reverend Dr Gary Mulquiney (from Auburn, Sydney) fortnightly for ongoing discipleship training and community has been appointed to the parish of Kambah. building. The team has grown from four to six over the last  The Reverend Roger Munson has been granted an 12 months, with the new recruits coming from connections Authority to Offi ciate. the group has made on the streets and shopping centre of  The Reverend Trish Stuart-Smith has been appointed Rector of Charnwood Parish on a part time basis. Belconnen. August 2010 Anglican News Page 3 DIOCESAN NEWS Allan Ewing installed as Bishop of Bunbury by Lewis Hitchick “Albany is 360 km away from Bishop Allan Ewing has said Bunbury, a good four-hour drive, he is looking forward to the and some of the smaller centres challenges as he gets to know are quite a bit further away so the West Australian Diocese of distance is one of the challenges Bunbury. in building a sense of cohesion Speaking to Anglican News and belonging in the diocese,” just a week after his installation Bishop Allan explained. “As in as Diocesan Bishop, he said there Canberra-Goulburn Diocese, was a vibrancy of life in the com- the smaller rural and coastal munities and in the churches he centres are facing significant had visited so far. social changes. In fact, there’s a “There is a lot of energy in the sense of change across the whole larger centres, but there are some diocese.” big challenges in the smaller He pointed out that the city of communities,” he said. Mandurah was only 70 km south The Diocese of Canberra and of Perth, about 40 minutes by Goulburn was well represented train, and many of the residents in Bunbury Cathedral for Bishop there tend to regard Perth as the Allan’s installation and enthrone- focus of their activites rather than ment as the 9th Bishop of Bun- Bunbury. bury on Saturday July 11. However, he believes his Bishop Stuart Robinson, experiences across Canberra- Archdeacons Genieve Blackwell Goulburn Diocese over the past and Mark Short, Dean Phillip 25 years have laid some valuable Saunders, Morton Johnson, and groundwork for his new ministry. Owen Davies all made the trip “While there are some impor- WELCOME: (above) across the continent to share tant differences, in some senses Following his installation as in the occasion. Former priests I recognise the patterns and the Bishop of Bunbury, Bishop from this diocese who were also atmosphere of the rural centres, Allan Ewing and his wife I understand it,” he said. “I have on hand included Bishop John Tricia were welcomed to the Parkes (Wangaratta), Bishop a strong sense that my experi- diocese by representatives of Greg Thompson (Northern Ter- ences and background have all ritory) and Bishop John Stead been preparation for this role, the church and community. equipping me for the task ahead. (Assistant Bishop, Diocese of SUPPORT: (right) Among Bathurst). I feel as though I’m building on the representatives from Bishop Allan was elected as strong foundations of experience Diocesan Bishop by the synod in the Tri-Diocesan context (of Canberra-Goulburn Diocese of Bunbury Diocese on April 17, Canberra-Goulburn, Riverina and who attended the service in succeeding Bishop David McCall Bathurst Dioceses).” support of Bishop Allan were who retired earlier this year. Bishop Allan has previously Archdeacons Mark Short and The diocese, in the south- described Bunbury Diocese, Genieve Blackwell and Dean western corner of the state, in- which is made up of 30 parishes, Phillip Saunders. cludes the cities on Bunbury, as being “similar to Canberra- Albany and Mandurah, several Goulburn Diocese without the signifi cant towns and quite a few ACT, and with the Diocesan small rural and coastal centres. headquarters in Wagga”. Roundtable conference on Australia’s spirituality A roundtable conference ex-  16% of adult Australians (2.7 lecturers, could benefi t from this ploring the nature opf Australian million) say they used to be- opportunity. spirituality is to be held in Mel- lieve in God but now don’t. “I am delighted with the bourne at the end of August. Furthermore, in just 16 years, wealth of experience in Christian Arranged by the Christian  the proportion of Australians ministry among those who have Research Association, the con- who pray at least weekly has agreed to participate in leading ference is expected to bring dropped from 32% to 23%, and the conversations and in shar- together people in ministry from  the proportion of Australians ing their experience, and in the all denominations and all parts of who attend a church monthly variety of people who will be Australia, as well as others inter- or more has dropped from 23% sharing the conclusions from ested in the future of the church to 15%. their research,” he said, pointing in Australia. He claimed that for the fi rst out that 40 leaders in Christian Philip Hughes, conference time since the early day of Euro- ministry from all major denomi- Australia. James Haire (Australian Centre convener and Senior Researcher pean settlement less than half of nations would be leading the Geraldine Doogue, presenter for Christianity and Culture), with the Christian Research As- all Australians call themselves conversations. of the ABC television program Colleen O’Reilly (Vicar of St sociation, said that most church Christian, and more Australians Themes being explored over Compass, will open the confer- George’s, ...), and ABC Rigious leaders were aware of the huge see themselves as spiritual than the four days will include: ence and chair the first day’s Broadcasting’s John Cleary. challenge that the church faces as religious.  fi nding our prophetic edge proceedings. For more information contact in reaching the Australian com- “The roundtable will provide  our ministry of care and justice Former General Secretary of the Christian Research Associa- munity. a unique opportunity to tease  developing faith in children and the Anglican Church of Australia tion: He reported that the Survey out the present trends and think young people and one of the founders of CRA, PO Box 206, Nunawading of Australian Social Attitudes about future possibilities,” Philip  ministry in families, workplaces Dr Bruce Kaye, will address a LPO, VIC 3131 (2009) found that: Hughes said. and communities, dinner at the Novotel Hotel, Glen Phone 03 9878 3477  28% of all adult Australians He added that lay leaders,  developing healthy, vital com- Waverly, on Thursday evening Email [email protected] (4.8 million) say they grew up priests, ministers or pastors, munities of committed Chris- (September 2). The conference will cost $80 as Christians but now have no denominational leaders, school tians, Other speakers at the con- per day or $280 for four days, religion; and chaplains, or theological college  shaping the spirituality of ference will include Professor plus accommodation. Page 4 Anglican News August 2010 OPINION & LETTERS

Christians awake! Letters to the Editor Be prepared for climate change Leviathan and contributed by John Century, and some Christians Brummell* in particular, are called to be Behemoth Letters ... “Climate Wars”, a recent prophetic … frank and fearless Dear Sir, book by Gwynne Dyer, presents in calling on leaders and people, Without comment on the rest of Anglican News readers are invited to respond governments, big business and alarming scenarios in relation to the letter by Stuart Mawbey (AN, to articles and raise new issues of concern unions, to consider deeply the climate change: like, for example, July), I just wish to point out the in- through the ‘Letters’ column. tens of millions of people starv- consequences of our self-centred congruity of changing Leviathan to ing or moving from North Africa attitudes and indulgent lifestyles. ‘whale’ (or crocodile as in the New Letters of 250 words of less will be given and the Mediterranean to the We are called to confront evil Living Translation), and ‘elephant’ preference. emerging breadbasket of northern in the high places of corporations for Behemoth. Long letters may be edited for reasons of and Government. ANU Professor Europe, and of Chinese trying Neither the whale nor the clarity or space. Name, address and a contact Clive Hamilton in his recent book to migrate to Russian Siberia. crocodile match the description phone number (for verifi cation) must be on climate change said : “… if of Leviathan, and just looking at Imagine the impact on Australia supplied. Letters will not normally be published of say only one million Asian and anyone deserves to be cast into the tail of an elephant in the zoo without the author’s name. Pacifi c Islander climate refugees. the eternal fl ames of hell it is tells me that he is not Behemoth, Some will say this is alarmist the executives of companies like let alone the rest of the descrip- Letters may be sent to: nonsense. Alarming it certainly Exxon Mobil, Rio Tinto, Gen- tion of that creature. is, but that doesn’t mean it won’t eral Motors … along with their ‘Behemoth’ fi ts very neatly the The Editor happen. It’s not paranoia if a lobbyists and PR operatives.” extinct apatasaurus or similar, and ANGLICAN NEWS worst case scenario seems in- Some will consider Hamilton’s Leviathan has to be either extinct, PO Box 23 creasingly probable. language over the top, but Jer- or so deep that we haven’t met it yet. BATHURST Who’s to blame ? emiah, John the Baptist and other I do wish people would stop NSW 2795 Simply, climate change comes forceful Biblical heroes would telling God what He meant to say. E-mail letters to: from consumerism over the last understand his anger. Yours sincerely [email protected] 150 years of industrial develop- Encouragement and Hope Mrs Jacqueline Halgren ment, mainly in the West. Consum- Climate change will give rise Latham, ACT. erism means that people like you to insecurity and despair in peo- and me buy and use more stuff than ple, for themselves, their children we need. True, corporate giants are and grandchildren, even in Aus- out there mining, manufacturing tralia. Despite his warnings to the to produce ... what? Goods and Jews, Jeremiah also maintained Christians for Biblical Equality services for you and me. ultimate hope in a loving and by Katherine Rainger The God bit caring God, not that God would As part of the congregation Recently I was reading 2 step in and spare them the suf- at the 2009 Diocese of Canberra/ Chronicles, possibly the most fering and judgment that he had Goulburn ordination service I depressing book in the Bible, warned them about, but hope in remember thinking how natural with repetitive accounts of the a God who would bring good out and wonderful it was when our kings and people of Israel and of their suffering and allow them, female and male clergy together Judah between Solomon and the repentant and refi ned, to return affi rmed and prayed for the new Exile. They forsook the worship from Babylon to Jerusalem. ordinands. of the one true God for the wor- A challenge to us Christians I have been fortunate to grow ship of Baal, with religious sex therefore is to change our mindset up in this diocese where a culture and prostitution at shrines all and modus operandi in witness of men and women working to- through the land. At the same and ministry. We have been ad- gether in all areas of ministry is time the poor suffered increas- dressing a society which is largely part of my spiritual heritage. ingly from corruption and injus- self-centred and indifferent to the In parts of Australia and tice. The warnings of the prophets Gospel. But threats to our food throughout the world this is such as Jeremiah were ignored supplies, our jobs and personal not always the case. Part of my and eventually God allowed the welfare will foster insecurities and Christian walk with others has EXPLORING EQUALITY: Three students from St Mark’s NTC Babylonians to destroy Jerusalem fears the “lucky country” has never included times where I have attended the Christians for Biblical Equality Conference in and take the Jews into exile. experienced. How can we bring been asked not to lead mixed Melbourne: Chris Golding, Helen Rainger (next to the sign) and I was struck by the parallels encouragement and hope in such a bible studies or explore a call Katherine Rainger. in our world today. Powerful context ? How can we help masses to leadership positions in the global corporation “kings” are of people needing more than ham- church. ity, justice and servant leader- with disability in Australia and indifferent to their practices pers, blankets and nursing homes ? A recent article in The Age ship were explored. the world, What is the slogan forcing hundreds of millions to We don’t know when these (10.06.10) revealed the way There was a spirit of celebra- ‘equal but different all about’? live in poverty and damaging things will be. But we won’t conservative influences from tion and fellowship throughout and Interpreting parables: power, the environment. They manipu- have to wait until the major dis- America were infl uencing gen- the conference as we affi rmed privilege, context and culture. late governments to maintain asters arrive before perspectives der equality within the Diocese the freedom and new life which Esme Bamblett, an Indig- exorbitant profi ts from what they change. Just 10,000 Pacifi c Island- of Melbourne. women and men experience in enous church leader also hosted sell to consumers like us. Sexual ers washed up on the beaches of In response to this issue, Christ. a forum. Two of the workshops promiscuity and abuse pervades North Queensland or a cyclone un- Christians for Biblical Equal- This spiritual freedom and which I found particularly inspir- all levels of society; and there dermining a few skyscrapers along ity (CBE) held an international equality must then display itself ing were one on Genesis chapters is little sharing with justice the the Gold Coast would change conference in Melbourne from in relationships in the world. 1-3 led by Rev’d Kevin Giles resources of the earth with two Australians’ minds overnight. the 11th-14th June. I attended, The main speakers Funmi Para- and a panel discussion entitled billion people living in poverty, Christians awake ! It’s later along with two other St Mark’s Mallam (from Nigeria), Rev’d Christian young women in a and 30,000 children dying eve- than we think. students, Helen Rainger and Kevin Giles, CBE President postmodern world, led by Han- ryday from preventable disease. Chris Golding. Mimi Haddad and Cheryl Cat- nah Craven. What does God think about his *John Brummell is a lay CBE (www.cbeinternation- ford gave very insightful talks Mimi Haddad in her sermon people and their leaders in 2010 ? minister at St Alban’s Woden al.org) is an interdenomina- with discussions of equality in reminded us that “we are an Prophecy with nearly 20 years experience tional organisation which aims their contexts and biblical texts. Easter people and hallelujah is The prophet’s role is not to in ministry to the disadvanataged to “carry on the legacy of evan- The range of workshops in- our song.” In order for the world foretell like a fortune teller, but to and refugees, mainly through gelical Christians who believe cluded The Trinity without tiers, to hear our song, women and men put current events in perspective, Fusion Horticulture at Lions the Bible supports freedom and Better together in marriage, who are redeemed by Christ’s God’s perspective, and to warn Youthhaven Kambah. He has a equality for everyone.” The Half the sky: an Introduction life, death and resurrection need of potentially harmful outcomes. long term interest in social and theme of the conference was to women and men in the de- to be encouraged to minister Like Jeremiah in his time, the practical adaptation to climate “Better Together” and Christian veloping world, Was blind but based on their gifting without Church in general in the 21st change. perspectives on gender, ethnic- now I see: a heart for people gender being a determinant. August 2010 Anglican News Page 5 NEWS Mission Shaped Ministry training

The Mission-Shaped Ministry it will not) then the course will course commencing at St Mary be rolled out across the diocese in the Valley Anglican Church, next year, with delivery at several South Tuggeranong, on Satur- venues to make it as accessible day July 31 is aimed at anyone as possible. interested in exploring what fresh In his promotional mate- expressions of church are about. rial for the course, Wayne has Course presenter Wayne claimed that “mission shaped Brighton said the course, which ministry is all about taking a jour- will run over three Saturdays ney into God’s mission together spread across three months, will by connecting with friends we’re consist of six modules plus a yet to meet.” “missionary project”. “It’s for anyone who is curi- The two modules being pre- ous, passionate, wants to make a sented on the fi rst day will be difference,” he said. “It’s about a repeat of the material used at rediscovering mission and what the Lay Ministry Conference in that means for the church.” Goulburn in May. The course includes six mod- ules over three days: Module 1 (July 31) • What does mission look like in “Mission shaped today’s world? ministry is all • Where is the church going about taking a today? journey into God’s • What does church need to look mission together like for those who’ve never Module 5 (Ocober 16) At the end of the course partici- au) or Wayne Brighton (wayne. been? pants will be asked to undertake a [email protected] or by connecting with • How do we grow missional initiatives? project to fi nd out for themselves: 0407 408 333 friends we’re yet Module 2 (July 31) • How is life changing in our • What does discipleship look • What do unchurched people re- The sessions at St Mary in the to meet.” towns and suburbs? like today? ally think about Jesus? Valley will run over three Satur- • Why choose church when life • How can I share my faith with • How well do we welcome un- days, from 10am – 3pm: 31 is like a supermarket full of others? churched people? July, 4 Sept, 16 October choices? Module 6 (October 16) • What can we do to meet people Cost will be $20 per per- “This means people who took • How do I meet new people • How do we fi nd a way forward? where they are? son - please bring your own part in that conference could skip when they all live in networks? • How can we change to meet these To join the course, contact lunch, but morning tea will be either Bishop Trevor Edwards provided. the fi rst day and pick it up on Module 3 (September 4) challenges? day two the following month, if • What are we inviting people into? ([email protected]. • What does community look they choose to,” Wayne Brighton like to those who have never explained. “However, they might experienced it? also realise they could benefi t • How do we become open to from going through the material others? a second time, and if they want to • How do we become community CMS Mission Education Secretary do that they’ll be most welcome.” builders? The Church Missionary So- The Mission Shaped Ministry ciety (CMS) has appointed The course is being run as a pilot Module 4 (September 4) Reverend Dr Graham Simpson program this year, testing the • What is worship all about? as the CMS Mission Education suitability of material Wayne has • How do we help someone ex- gathered from the UK. If it suits perience God? Secretary for the ACT and South- the purpose (and at this stage he • What does worship need to look ern NSW says he can see no reason why like for unchurched people? Graham and his wife Heather have recently returned from missionary service in Nepal and India. Their most recent posting has been at the Union Biblical Diocesan Conference Seminary in Pune (India), where Graham taught New Testament and Greek. for Anglican Women Graham has also had signifi - Anglican Women’s Sunday Included in the news are cant parish experience, serving as will be celebrated across Aus- the dates for the Diocesan Rector of the parish of Seaforth tralia on 25th July. Women’s Conference planned (Sydney) for 12 years. Unlike It is a time to recognise and for Friday 29th and Saturday previous CMS appointments, give thanks for the contribu- 30th October in Goulburn. the Simpsons will be resident in tion that women make to the The conference will begin Canberra (at Isabella Plains). life of the Church at Parish, on Friday at 2pm and conclude As part of Graham’s aim to WELCOME: Dr Graham and Heather Simpson will be offi cially Diocesan and National level. on Saturday afternoon about promote the cause of global mis- welcomed to the diocese at Graham’s commissioning service at Anglican Women is a Na- 3.30 pm. Times of worship, sion, he hopes to make contact St John’s, Reid, on August 20. tional body that aims to en- discussion, sharing of ideas, a as widely as possible across the courage and support all wom- panel of speakers, workshops Diocese, through clergy meetings starting at 7.30 pm at St John’s opportunity arises. en who are Anglican in their and a dinner on Friday night at various levels (conferences, Reid. Bishop Stuart Robinson He comes to Canberra with a lives and ministries. are planned. deanery meetings and so on) and will preside, and will present Mr great desire to help strengthen the Visit the new Anglican It is hoped that women in whatever other ways may be Simpson with his authority to involvement of the churches of Women’s Diocesan webpage from across the Diocese will possible. offi ciate in the diocese. the region in God’s great global under ‘about us’ on the Can- come to share their ideas and Graham Simpson will be Bishop Stuart said he com- mission, especially through the berra & Goulburn Diocesan be encouraged and renewed. commissioned as CMS repre- mends Dr Simpson and the work ministry of CMS. He can be con- website to find out about the More details will be available sentative for the ACT and the of CMS and encourage parishes tacted by email through gsimp- organisation and to catch up shortly through your parish southern region of NSW, at a spe- and ministry units to welcome [email protected], or by phone with the latest news. and on the webpage. cial service on Friday August 20, him into their communities as 0401 386 291. Page 6 Anglican News August 2010 BACK TO CHURCH SUNDAY

Sunday August 29

Four weeks to go! Key points: Across the Diocese of Canberra and Goulburn, parishes will be taking part in Back to Church  Back to Church Sunday success is not a number, a graph or a Sunday on August 29. percentage increase. Success is each person inviting one person Back to Church Sunday is an initiative that began in the UK about seven years ago, and has grown - whether they accept or not every year since. It has been adopted by Anglican churches in several other countries, and is now being used in most dioceses across Australia.  Becoming a more welcoming community towards visitors The basic principle is very simple – it’s about a friend inviting a friend to come to church.  Being inclusive during our service – explaining what we do The aim is to “reach the people who are not here, through those who are”. and why, giving page numbers, using well-known hymns etc. Last year some parishes in Canberra-Goulburn Diocese reported that their congregations actu- – Avoiding awkward moments. ally doubled on Back to Church Sunday, with most participating churches recording an increase of  Being a church where they can make friends – not just a friendly between 15% and 30% on the day. church. However, congregations should make sure they are prepared for visitors by playing the role of  Being convinced God makes a difference in our own lives – and gracious hosts, helping to make their visitors feel comfortable and welcome. really wants to bless our friends also. Bishop Trevor Edwards has held several training days across the diocese to help parishes prepare for the event. This has involved training leaders from each parish to help their congregations become  Praying before we invite someone – Who is God preparing for more welcoming communities. your invitation? Earlier this year Canberra hosted a seminar led by Michael Harvey, an UK priest who has been  Using the gift of friendship – “make a friend, be a friend, bring part of the Back to Church Sunday concept since its beginning. He pointed out that while we might that friend to Jesus” think of our own church as being very welcoming, it might not appear that way to a visitor.  Being aware of common past hurts by the church and formally “Visitors to a church service might have a very different experience to that of the regular worship- apologise during the service. pers,” Michael Harvey said.  Remember to train the greeters: Most people will make up their For this reason each parish should be trying to look objectively at how a visitor might see their mind whether they will come back, in the fi rst 30secs. church - not just the worship service, but the whole experience from arrival to departure. This might include car parking facilities, ease of entry, welcomers, seating arrangements, following the order of  Following through after the service with invitation to coffee service, understanding the sermon and readings, and opportunities to meet people after the service. during the next week.

Helping to belong Feedback from 2009 The following comments are from church leaders who took part in Back to Church Sunday last year Bishop Trevor Edwards has described Back to Church  I can truly say that BTCS was the highlight of my entire ministry. It is probably the most successful Sunday as being “all about helping people to belong”. single venture I have ever undertaken as a priest...What really stood out for me was that, as one of our “We know that when people belong in a Christian members accompanying their guest entered the church, they had the hugest grin on their face and said community, in time they have opportunity to believe,” proudly, “This is my friend whom I brought to church today!” Their face said it all for me. They were he explained. excited that they had accomplished the Great Commission of Christ. (Bunbury church). Bishop trevor was rector of St Matthews, Wanniassa, when the parish ran Back to Church Sunday last year.  We had many guests including a mother who had been brought along to church because her daughter “The only thing we did differently to other services, was asking questions about God and wanted to get involved in Sunday school. We had people inviting was that we issued an apology. We just ran our normal all their offi ce colleagues. We had people saying they wanted to come before an invitation had been service so that people could come and see us as we are.” issued. (Canberra and Goulburn church). The idea of an apology is an important part of the  Many who felt daunted by the thought of asking someone to come to church were surprised by the service, acknowledging that there may be some visitors positive responses they received when they plucked up the courage. (Newcastle church) who have come back for the fi rst time after being hurt by  One guest who came with two small children reported ‘I wish this was on every Sunday.’ We told her the church or someone in it, many years earlier. it was and she came back next week. (Melbourne church) Quite a few visitors have voiced their appreciation for  One parishioner said she prayed about asking someone who used to come to church a long time ago this apology, saying that it has meant a lot to them and has and felt sure she would say no – what a lovely surprise when she said yes. (Melbourne church). helped them feel valued by the church. Bishop trevor said the event has also sparked interest  A lady who was asked to leave a church 25 years previously as she didn’t want to become a member in the wider community. and hadn’t been back to church since. She was invited to church on BTCS and on that day asked to “Back to Church Sunday has prompted all sorts of be baptised and confi rmed. She was clearly just waiting for and invitation. conversations in the workplace and in the community”,  We actually had to start the service 10 minutes late (something I hate to do) as people kept coming he said. in! (Melbourne church). August 2010 Anglican News Page 7 NEWS Canberra Grammar School Business Alpha gains appoints New Head momentum in ACT by Raphael Wood and home-based Alpha had come to from the school David Crockart* faith recently (the Koens work Dr Justin Garrick BA, MEd, On Saturday 26 June 2010, closely with Sue Ottery, Alpha, in PhD, MBA has been appointed the Canberra Business Alpha a Catholic context); Raph Wood Head of Canberra Grammar team organised a Vision to Ac- shared his testimony on how God School commencing at the be- tion = Transformation work- revealed Himself to Raph out in ginning of 2011. shop in Barton, Canberra, to the fi eld on his farm just a few Justin Garrick was born launch plans for more Business years ago; and Dan Burns (Navi- and educated in Sydney and Alpha Courses in that city. gators Deputy National Director) completed his HSC at Sydney The Vision to Action work- spoke on the concept of Life on Grammar School. After fin- shop’s purpose was to equip Life ministry – discipling others ishing his Arts Degree with local business and professional for Christ and adding further to First Class Honours in English people to learn how best to what Gary had covered in his Literature at the University of launch Business Alpha in the introduction. Sydney, he returned to Sydney work places they represented. Peter Sandeman, CEO of Grammar for three years as an Tony McLennan, the Na- Anglicare, contributed strongly English teacher. tional Co-ordinator for Business to the meeting as did a number During this time he com- Alpha, facilitated the work- of others who are keen to see pleted a Master of Education shop sessions. The workshop Business Alpha launched more at the University of New Eng- was Hosted at the Aset Wealth broadly in our nation’s capital: land. In 1998, he travelled to Management (formerly Walter Peter Kalmar, Adam Wright, the UK where he taught at St Turnbull) financial planning Brad Indrele, Helen Chin, Nanda APPOINTMENT: Dr Justin Garrick will take up the reins as Paul’s School, London, before fi rm’s offi ces by Raphael Wood, Kempes, Rob McLachlan. taking a PhD scholarship to Head of Canberra Grammar School at the start of next year. and co-organised by David Special thanks go to all who Cambridge. He then taught at Crockart. participated. In closing Raph Oundle School. Announcing the appoint- at the school,” Mr Baker said. The session was opened for encouraged us to stay in close Dr Garrick has spent the past ment, Chairman of the School “We were particularly im- us by Gary Allan, Chair of the contact as the Canberra Harvest seven years at Wellington Col- Council Mark Baker said the pressed with the strong rela- Australian Navigators, who Team works out the dates and lege, UK, where he is Deputy Board was excited about se- tionships we observed between encouraged us with his own ac- venues of courses being planned. Head (Academic). He has a curing a candidate with such Justin and the staff and students count of a work associate from Tony concluded by thanking Masters in Business Admin- intellect, experience and energy. at Wellington. Everyone we met his days in Government. all involved including those who istration from the University “Justin’s outstanding quali- commented on his warmth and He told us how this man could not be there on the day and of London, where he focused ties were evident at every stage ability to consult, listen and be came to Christ as a result of those like Bob Brown and Ross on fi nancial management and of an exhaustive recruitment supportive, yet at the same time God using him (Gary) to pray Hampton who had played such a educational leadership. His dis- process, which culminated in establish clearly defi ned direc- for him and encourage him to major role in launching Business sertation was on achieving sus- observing him in his current tions. accept Jesus. Gary then went alpha in Canberra just one year tainable school improvement. role as Deputy Head (Aca- “We believe Justin will lead on to explain the power of put- earlier on 27 June 2009. Justin is married to Dharini, an demic) at Wellington College an educational renewal at Can- ting into action 2 Timothy 2:2 What Do We Do Now? independent IT and business in the UK and meeting with berra Grammar that will best to see to it that those who come Planning has commenced for consultant. colleagues, students and parents prepare our students to succeed in to Christ go on to live for and in the next Business Alpha Courses a rapidly-changing and increas- Him all their lives. and three locations/businesses ingly international environment.” As we joined in discussion have been immediately suggested Dr Garrick said he looked for- we had many comments and as venues for these courses. We Samaritans Chaplain ward to returning to Australia and representations from participants: would appreciate your support as to joining what was obviously a Brian Yates (KBR) who recently we work with Tony to plan and Samaritans is fully committed to providing every vibrant and committed school saw a colleague come to Christ at execute on these courses. employee with an inclusive workplace that offers community. Business Alpha at Canberra Air- respect, training and opportunities to succeed. *Raphael Wood and David “The sense of aspiration that port; Cheryl and Richard Koen Crockart have formed the Can- I have felt at Canberra Grammar (Alpha in Community) who testi- The Samaritans Foundation is the social welfare agency of the Anglican berra Business Alpha team Diocese of Newcastle. The agency provides a diverse range of community is tremendous, whether that is fi ed that people sourced through services across the region and employs some 500 paid staff, with a similar expressed in sport, the arts or number of volunteers. in its academic ambitions. It’s The Position obviously a School that values The key responsibilities for this position include: the potential of every student, and • to be a listening ear for staff members at all levels of the agency that’s the most important thing to • to plan and facilitate spirituality retreats and workshops for staff me as a teacher. and volunteers • to facilitate meetings and support for other diocesan chaplains who “The School is ideally placed are employed by Samaritans and work in government institutions to play a major role in Australia’s The Person educational culture but, more im- The person we are seeking will have good people skills and will: portant than that, its experienced • be priest or deacon of the Anglican Church able to demonstrate staff and unique location mean strong leadership and pastoral skills that its students clearly have • be strongly motivated to assist people of diverse backgrounds on their every opportunity to realise their spiritual journey • have the skills to facilitate workshops and discussion groups on all potential as leaders of our future.” aspects of spirituality Justin is engaged actively in • have a keen interest in improving the dialogue between the church and the Christian life of Wellington people exploring spirituality who may not be church members College, an Anglican school. Conditions Bishop Stuart Robinson has DOWN TO BUSINESS: The person appointed to this position will be a priest or deacon of the described the appointment as “a Anglican Church and will be licensed by the Bishop of Newcastle. The agency (above) Canberra Alpha is offering a five-year contract and the opportunity to play a key role in an great outcome”. Business team leaders “I have a real passion for high agency constantly adapting to changing community needs/challenges. Raphael Wood and David quality education and am de- The Chaplain reports directly to the CEO of Samaritans. lighted a person of the calibre of Crockart used the magnifi cent For further details, or to apply visit: www.samaritans.org.au boardroom of Aset Wealth for For enquires please ring: Dr Garrick will be making such a Cec Shevels on 4960 7100 or 0418 496 958. positive contribution to Anglican their Vision to Action course. Applications close: 31 August 2010 education in the nation’s capital,” INSET: Raph Wood addresses Samaritans is a member of Anglicare Australia. he said. the gathering. Page 8 Anglican News August 2010 NEWS FROM THE PARISHES Restoration of Moruya rectory Deacons training day from the parish The Anglican Parish of Moruya, in conjunction with the in Goulburn Cathedral National Trust, has launched a tax from Archdeacon Anne a diocesan service involving deductable appeal for funds for the Ranse several hundred people such as restoration of the St John’s heritage Ten Deacons from the dio- synod and ordination services. listed rectory. cese travelled to Goulburn to This was followed by a Construction of the rectory was spend a day at the Cathedral quiet Eucharist for the deacons, commenced in 1870. The builder, with Dean Phillip Saunders as celebrated by The Dean. Thomas Walter, was contracted part of their ongoing training The day at the Cathedral to plan, construct, and provide all and development. was the first for training the carpentry work for 310/10/0. The During the day the Dean members of the Household of stone and brick work was contract- gave a guided tour of the Cathe- Deacons in the formalities of ed to Mr. W. Ziegler for 368/0/0. dral and gave instruction to the the Cathedral services and it’s During the construction of the deacons on preparing the altar anticipated to become an annual rectory many fund raising ventures for communion and the system training day for the permanent were organized by the parishioners, of administration of this during deacons. one of which was a “Phantasma- goria Entertainment” which was held in the Court House, with an RESTORATION: Moruya’s historic rectory, built in 1870, has admission charge of one shilling. been the subject of quite a few drawings and paintings throughout It will be interesting to see what it’s life. The National Trust is joining with the parish to help raise fundraisers other than this appeal funds for the restoration of the heritage-listed building. will be devised as this restoration is undertaken. The fi rst signifi cant restoration parish’s efforts to carry out heritage area in the town. and renovation was carried out in considerable work to the Heritage Donations may be made by 1972 using the generous bequest classifi ed Rectory by helping to Cheque, Money Order or Direct of $2,500.00 left to the church by conduct this tax deductable appeal Deposit. Cheques and Money Or- Miss Ilma Walter. The Appeal was launched at ders should be made payable to: The 2010 appeal will be car- Moruya’s Monarch Hotel, on Fri- St John’s - Moruya The Rec- ried out in conjunction with the day, 23rd July. tory Conservation Appeal, and NSW branch of the National Trust It is hoped that past and present be posted to: St John’s Rectory formed in 1945 to protect our built parishioners and or their families Restoration Appeal, P.O. Box and natural heritage. The Trust is will support the appeal along with 135, Moruya, NSW, 2537. a non-government, not for profi t local citizens and businesses which Phone: 02 4474 0300 charity and is Australia’s largest have an interest in the conservation An appeal barometer has been independent conservation organi- of the town’s built heritage. The placed at the back of St, John’s. It INSTRUCTION: Deacon Robin Moore from St Phillips, zation. church, the rectory and the old will be great to see the red marker O’Connor, and Dean Phillip Saunders. Dean Phillip instructed The Trust will support the Mechanics building form a unique rise steadily to the target amount. the deacons in preparing the altar and assisting with But this can only happen if all administration of Holy Communion. give what they can to this appeal. Cobargo’s lunch with friends from the parish peaceful surroundings of All Lunch with Friends has be- Saints Church Bermagui. About come part of our church calendar 30 attended a most enjoyable day Temora’s Anglican debutante ball and the aim is to hold this function of fun and fellowship following every two months at a different Sunday Services. location in the parish in whatever The encouraging part of these format parishioners may suggest. lunches is seeing spouses, partners So far there has been a lunch at and friends attending with regular the Bermagui Chinese Restaurant, parishioners, mixing and seeing barbecues in beautiful Yowrie that being part of a church com- country at the home of Judith munity is enlightening, fruitful and Clarke, one at Coleville, Cobargo, certainly not dull or boring! another in Brogo at the property of Earlier in the year a cruise on Tony and Barbara McGinnity, and the Clyde River from Batemans a Christmas gathering at the home Bay to Nelligen to meet with pa- of John and Hilary Webster. rishioners from our sister church Our most recent lunch was St Simons Kaleen ACT was also a barbecue in the spacious and a great day.

FRIENDS: Cobargo Parish holds a ‘Lunch with Friends’ gathering every second month.

PRESENTATION: Twelve debutantes were presented to Temora parish priest Michael Farragher (left) at the parish’s Debutante Ball in May.

from the parish Parish priest Michael Faragher church viewed the Ball as an out- Twelve young ladies their officially opened the Ball and reach to the community, showing partners, fl ower girls along with spoke about the love shown by love by the effort which went into the offi cial party made a stunning family and friends, and those who the night to make it as memorable picture at St Paul’s Anglican Deb- support them along life’s journey. as possible for the young people utante Ball on Friday May 28. Michael Faragher said that the involved. August 2010 Anglican News Page 9 CONFIDENCE IN CHRIST: MY STORY A simple, one-step plan: believe! by Alan Burdon children and the loss of regard of en route to the UK. It all started favourably. Bap- many people I had thought of as Despite the obvious chemistry tised into the Church of England friends during the previous two between us she made it quite clear as an infant, I attended a CofE decades. that the priority in her life was primary school where the morn- Three years later we found restoring her marriage as she had ing assembly began with Chris- ourselves teaching in Papua New made marriage vows in the sight tian worship. Despite regular Guinea. We resigned before the of God which she wouldn’t break. church attendances and Sunday fi rst year was out despite not hav- She also quizzed me as to how School, I heard the words but lost ing secured new positions. At that I would cope with being second the message. By my late teens I point my partner suddenly left me to God in her life. As I was behind was fi rmly convinced that there for an Australian. God, husband, parents, brother, was no God and for the next 30 Thus I found myself in a very dog, cat and who knows who else, years it remained thus. black pit, without my lover, my I thought second might be a good I married young and had two career, a home, a family and with deal (I also wasn’t suitable for children and came to think that I very little money. My sister and the education project, it seemed). was a pretty good sort of fellow. few remaining supportive friends I remember none of the strate- I worked hard, did well in my were 10 thousand miles away. gies that Fiona had dreamed up teaching career, didn’t beat my At this point I think God said to to bring me towards God; only family or get drunk, made a good himself, “Now you’re going to her commitment to her marriage home and had what I thought was be mine!” vows and God being fi rst, but she Several weeks later he sent a must have set me thinking. BELIEVERS: Fiona and Alan Burdon. Alan thanks Fiona for a high moral standard. not only showing him her love, but also introducing him to the This confection of self-right- messenger who came in the form Returning to the UK I found love of God. eousness came crashing down in of a young woman from Australia myself entering a Christian book- seeking technical teachers for shop for the fi rst time and buying my early 40s when in the classic There were no fl ashes of light or wonderful Christian fellowship mid-life crisis I had an affair with a PNG education project. She a pocket New Testament. Seeking had her own marital trauma to solace, I took myself to the Dolo- heavenly trumpets just a quiet there in the heart of fundamen- a younger colleague. It soon came capitulation to the reality of God. talist Islam; of the restoration of to light and led to the collapse of deal with having been left by her mites in northern Italy and spent husband. twelve days walking amongst I still carried that load of guilt my relationship with my chil- my family life. and depression. It was a week dren; of Fiona’s eventual loss I left the family home buoyed In the succession of small the soaring limestone pinnacles miracles, that day she had re- in one of God’s fi nest cathedrals. or two later that the realisation of her personal struggle for her up by all the excitement of a new came that even if people couldn’t marriage and of our 8,000-mile- relationship yet with an enormous moved her wedding ring for the I read the New Testament fi rst (and last) time. This led to a from end to end. Somewhere forgive what I had done, then apart relationship fi nally coming load of guilt and depression due the Lord would: the load lifted together to the continuing mutual to the devastating effects on my dinner date, then another, then a along that path my 30 years of visit to her home in Melbourne resistance crumbled to dust. from me. satisfaction of us both. wife, the loathing of my two From that time on life has I thank her for showing love been very different. to me twice; her love and God’s There is a long story still love. to tell; of finding myself as a At Alcoholics Anonymous I new Christian teaching in Saudi would have been on a 12 step Encountering God in Jamison Arabia for the next fi ve years; of program for salvation. At Sinners  Encounter: Verb. Fiona’s support with mailed stud- Anonymous I found a simpler to meet, converge, ies and taped sermons; of fi nding plan; Step 1; Believe! sometimes unexpectedly On the evening of June 27, people gathered at Holy Cov- enant Church Jamison to Encoun- ter God through Poetry. This was the second monthly service of the new Encounter series. Encounter strives to provide a place to come to God through creative forms of worship, in- spirational teaching, and com- munion over food. It is aimed at connecting with 17-30 year olds but all are welcome. Gifted ENCOUNTER TEAM: Mark Beresford, Katie Beresford, Rhys theologians, artists, and authors, Thorpe, Anna Thorpe, absent: Sam and Hayley Primrose. are amongst some of our guest speakers. Church and Christ at Cana. Sunday, July 25. On this night, poet and teach- Speaking honestly and personally Future services include En- er John Foulcher spoke on the about his spirituality and journey counter God through Wonder power of words. The church was into writing, John inspired us to with Rev. Richard Browning draped with banners painted with explore, discover, and experi- on August 29, Encounter God words of hope and healing, and ence our own pilgrimage through through Song with singer and titles of John’s poems. The altar creativity. songwriter Katie de Veau on held bare branches - symbols A period of silence followed September 26, Encounter God of exposure and vulnerability - a time of interacting with John. Through the Lens with Rev. draped in lights representing the Celebration of God’s work in Nikolai Blaskow on October 31, power of words to bring life and this community continued as we and Encounter God through the discovery. discussed God and poetry over Incarnation with Bishop Stuart The congregation meditated warm winter soups, freshly made Robinson on November 28. on the beautiful creation reading coffee, tea and cakes. Encounter is held on the last of Psalm 139, and corporately Encounter continues with Sunday of every month at 6pm at gave thanks and made confession world renowned New Testa- Holy Covenant, Jamison (Dexter around the power of our words. ment theologian and author Dr Street, Cook). For more infor- Four of John’s poems were Ben Witherington speaking on mation please visit our website read, including Why I go to Encounter God through Story on www.holycovenant.org.au. Page 10 Anglican News August 2010 ENVIRONMENT

Commission for the Environment Historybytes by Robert Willson New Chair of Environment Cherishing the vision of Blacket in Goulburn Commission appointed I am a “clipper”. This does not refer to Greg Rippon, the new that “together we can build we are now?” toenails or sailing ships. I Chair of the Diocesan Com- on these efforts of the current Greg noted that the diocese make a habit of clipping mission for the Environment, members and those others who had already had some good out interesting and relevant has a strong sense that “we as have gone before us”. news stories in this regard, pieces from newspapers and individuals and as a church are “It is still a little early,” including the 2010 ARRCC magazines and filing them called into relationship with he said, “to look at what our Eco-Award (announced in the for future reference. If the the Creator and his creation”. detailed program of work will July issue of Anglican News), clipping is a review of a book “Our relationship with the look like for the next few years and felt that perhaps we can I try to slip it into the book. environment should be one but in anything that we will do, take this a bit further. Recently I came across of mutual joy but so often we I see building relationships (eg Another idea Greg has sug- a clipping from Anglican exploit rather conserve, abuse diocese with parishes, parishes gested for discussion, “which News, dated October 1985, rather than love, destroy rather with the local community, ser- perhaps is a bit more bureau- a quarter of a century ago. It than sustain;” he said, “and it vice providers, other NGOs, cratic”, is the possibility of de- was the account of an address is this last point where I feel etc) will be important and very veloping useful performance given at a dinner for the St we can make a difference as central to some of our ideas.” indicators for our environmen- Saviour’s Cathedral Restora- a community of the faithful.” Greg Rippon told Anglican tal initiatives. tion Appeal. Greg Rippon was appointed News that some of the ideas “For instance, how do we The speaker was Profes- by the Bishop-in-Council in that have been put forward so know how we are going in sor Kenneth Cable, Associate ARCHITECT: Edmund Blacket June to head up the Commis- far, and that they have started terms of moving to a more Professor of History at the regarded St Saviour’s Cathedral sion. discussing within the Commis- sustainable approach and re- University of Sydney. as one of his fi nest works. He fills the vacancy left sion, will “stretch our think- ducing our carbon foot print? Reading over this speech by the retirment of Dr Barry ing” a little, both at the parish An example is our move to given by Ken Cable brought back that for a century their beautiful Richardson, inaugural Chair and diocesan level. a more “green” car fleet. lots of memories. In the 1950’s Cathedral had cost them almost of the Diocesan Commission “But as presiding member While we have some indica- when I was an undergraduate nothing in maintenance. The for the Environment, at the end of the parish council at St tors that suggest that we are at Sydney University he taught architect, the famous Edmund of last year. George’s, Pearce, I am particu- making a “real” difference, me Australian history with wit Thomas Blacket, had also de- Greg Rippon has a strong larly keen in asking: how do can we develop these further and fl air and enthusiasm. He signed the University of Sydney background in environmental we achieve good environmen- so we can get a more precise was one of three historians who in a softer sandstone and it re- protection, working currently tal outcomes without unduly and accurate measure?” Greg influenced me in those years. quires constant maintenance, but in the Australian Govern- burdening parishes?” he said. wondered. The others were Professor Bruce the Goulburn cathedral was of a ment‘s Department of the “For instance, can we fur- Greg also took the oppor- Mansfi eld who taught Reforma- harder and more lasting stone. Environment, Water, Heritage ther develop the idea of a tunity of publicly welcoming tion history and Professor Edwin He said that when the Colony and the Arts. His job at the “green fund” and/or other Diocesan Property and Insur- Judge who taught ancient Greek of NSW expanded beyond the present time focuses on ozone mechanisms that can help ance Manager Peter Masters to and Roman history. Blue Mountains three principal depletion, but he has worked parishes adopt more sustain- the Commission. I admired these men greatly towns were set up, Maitland, on hazardous waste, water able options - for example, Pater Masters was also of- and kept in touch with them. Bathurst and Goulburn, all ap- microbes and insects in the en- moving to green energy with ficially appointed on June 4 Both Mansfi eld and Judge went proximately the same distance vironment after obtaining his the installation of solar pan- and Greg Rippon said Peter to Macquarie University when it from Sydney. It was assumed degree in Agricultural Science els? How do we, at a diocesan had been very helpful already, was founded. Recently I wrote that one day each would become and subsequently his PhD. level, become even more in- in updating the new Chair on and told Professor Judge that I a Cathedral City with a Bishop He paid tribute to the work volved in alternative energy the work the Commission had was still teaching Roman History in residence. It did not work of the Environment Commis- generation, such as solar or been doing. to the University of the Third out like that. Maitland lost the sion so far, and said he hopes even wind power, than what Age. He wrote back and said that bishopric to Newcastle. Bathurst he was glad his teaching in 1957, gained the cathedral but eventu- (his fi rst full year of teaching), ally the original part, designed had not put me off the subject by Blacket, was demolished and for life. replaced by what Cable called All of these men were com- “a kind of brick tent”. So of the mitted Christians. Ken Cable three only Gouburn remains with worshipped regularly at St James an intact Blacket Cathedral, one King Street, Sydney and Edwin of the most beautiful in Australia. Judge still worships at Lane Cove Blacket loved his Goulburn Anglican Church. Bruce Mans- Cathedral and lavished great care fi eld is a member of the Uniting on it and even helped to raise Church. money to complete it. In January History is vital to the Chris- 1874 he wrote to his daughter, tian revelation. Our faith stands Hilda, that he has just returned on the conviction that at a cer- from Goulburn, having laid the tain time and place in history fi rst stone at the Cathedral. He Almighty God intervened. He wrote “I hope we shall get on. revealed himself in the person We gathered nearly nine hundred and work of Jesus Christ. The pounds at the ceremony”. Six accounts of the life of Christ in months later he wrote of the walls the Gospels and other documents rising and that the Dean was very of the New Testament are his- satisfied with the work. Many torically reliable and authentic. architects seem to fi nd Church Historians like Cable and Judge committees hard to work with, and Mansfi eld understood this but Blacket got on well with truth very clearly and I learned it them. RECOGNITION: Greg Rippon says the ARRCC Eco-Award presented to Peter Masters on behalf from them. of the Diocesan Commission for the Environment in June was an example of the recognition being Professor Cable told the gath- (I will continue this story in earned by the Commission for its achievements so far. (Photo courtesy Passion for Pixels.) ering in Goulburn 25 years ago the next issue of Anglican News ) August 2010 Anglican News Page 11 MISSION NEWS Voices for Justice: making politics personal  Micah Challenge passionate people in the general brings message of community very concerned about global poverty,” Nat Oliver said. justice to Canberra “We are appalled that 8.8 million by Natalie Oliver children under fi ve are dying each Five people from Eden-Mon- year, mostly from easily prevent- aro have walked Canberra’s cor- able causes like diarrhoea.” ridors of power in this election Voices for Justice participants year to speak out against poverty want to see pre-election and injustice. commitments from both major They have asked Australia’s parties to increase the aid budget leaders to keep their promise to 0.7% of Gross National Income to help halve global poverty by (GNI) – just 70 cents in every 2015 and end the needless suf- $100 – by 2015. fering of millions of our global This is the amount Australia neighbours. and other rich nations promised The group of passionate cam- under the Millennium Develop- paigners held three private, face- ment Goals – a global strategy to to-face appointments with MPs halve extreme poverty by 2015. and Senators, as part of the Micah Australia’s aid contribution Challenge Voices for Justice is currently well below what is Gathering that brought 320 peo- needed at just 0.33% GNI and ple to Canberra on June 19-22. we still rate only 16th out of the They travelled from every 22 richest countries in our aid state and territory in Australia, giving. representing 98 electorates, and Participants shared their ranged from teens to mothers to concerns with Mike Kelly retirees – united as Australians Member for Eden-Monaro. who wanted to see action taken to Mike Kelly MP welcomed the REQUEST: Representing Micah Challenge, Natalie Oliver, Jo Riley-Fitzer, Tas Fitzer (13), create a better, fairer world for all. visit and the opportunity to hear Gaynor Elder and Gail Tabor present their request for increased government commitment to the “As everyone steps up before how people in the electorate Millenium Development Goals to Mike Kelly (holding box), Federal MP for Eden-Monaro. the election demanding to have felt about global issues. Mr their needs met, we felt it was Kelly said “I really salute all important to speak out for those the men and women involved they live out their faith … I amazing experience to be a part Each one of those percentage in our world with the greatest (in Micah Challenge) who have encourage everyone to live out of democracy in action and to points represents lives saved and need. We wanted to remind our demonstrated that they have their principles, and if we all speak out for those who do not families released from poverty. lived that way the world would be MPs that there are many com- a social conscience and that have any way of accessing people Now is the time to work towards a better place in no time.” in power,” Tas said. the world we want to see.” The group also participated in Micah Challenge National Micah Challenge is a global the presentation of a giant scroll Coordinator John Beckett said movement of aid and develop- ABM Auxiliary centenary of Micah Call signatures to poli- that the involvement of cam- ment agencies, churches, schools, ticians – representing more than paigners like people from Eden- groups and individual Christians  100 years of said that the group has sup- 112,000 Australians calling for Monaro has already made a who want to deepen their engage- support for mission ported many projects that focus action to end poverty. difference. ment with poor communities and on women and girls. Over the This was the first taste of “Progress has been made. In infl uence world leaders to meet On Wednesday, July 7 the years, one project in particular political lobbying for many in 1990, 42% of the world was liv- their commitments to the Mil- Anglican Board of Mission’s has stood out. the group, including youngest ing in extreme poverty,” he said. lennium Development Goals. Auxiliary will celebrate 100 “A memory that stands out to participant Tas Fitzer. “It was an “It has now dropped to 19%. See www.micahchallenge.org.au. years of support for the organi- me is one from the literacy pro- sation with a service conducted ject we supported in PNG. At a by the Most Revd Phillip Aspi- meeting in PNG I looked around nall at St James’s Kings St in and suddenly realised only half Sydney at 11am. the people, if that, could read or Modern shepherds of Outback Supporting over 40 pro- write,” she said. jects, raising over a million “Here we were having a It’s a busy time of the year dollars and developing plenty meeting and not only was our for stations in Central Eyre of friendships, the members language barrier obvious but I Peninsula as this photo of the of the Auxiliary certainly have realised just what a disadvantage shearing team at Yardea Station something to celebrate on the they had with their family, the shows. 100th anniversary. wider community and their whole But it’s not too busy for With the Governor’s wife in life. I thought if we can help these many pastoralist families, over- attendance at the very fi rst ABM people to read, they could then seers, shearers, wool classers, Auxiliary meeting in 1910 it actively participate in life and station hands and cooks to give is fi tting that the Governor of even read at church.” a warm welcome to the visiting New South Wales, Professor Since 1965 the Auxiliary chaplain, Brian Jeffries, parish Marie Bashir AC, will attend has supported projects such as priest of Ceduna, on patrol in the service 100 years on. building women’s dormitories in the Gawler Ranges. Tricia Graham, the Auxil- Melanesia, supporting hospitals School of the Air students iary’s President, said that the in Papua New Guinea, education on four stations enjoyed a break ongoing support has really been programs in Korea and Aborigi- from lessons to greet him and about helping those in need. “Of nal ministry. visiting English priest Bob course friendship between mem- In 2010 the Auxiliary contin- Cooper. PASTORAL CARE: While sheep stations in the Central Eyre bers has been a strength that has ues in its mission and hopes to Several times a year Brian Peninsula get on with the annual shearing Australians Outback kept people working together. raise $100,000 for “Filling the visits 14 properties in an area priest Brian Jeffries continues to visit these remote areas, There has been a lot of local sup- Gaps”, or for projects that might twice the size of the British bringing pastoral care to isolated families and workers. port from each of the Dioceses,” otherwise not go ahead. Isles offering a ministry of she said. If you would like to help the presence, friendship, care and If you would like to give nation to Anglicans Outback, The Auxiliary often raises Auxiliary reach this goal in their prayer funded by Australians your support to ministry in c/- The Anglican Centre, 209 money for projects that might 100th year please donate at www. Outback (The National Home remote parts of the Anglican Flinders Lane, Melbourne VIC otherwise struggle and Tricia abmission.org. Mission Fund). Church please send your do- 3000. Page 12 Anglican News August 2010 BOOKS Putting mission in context Exploring complex Richard Randerson, Engage- changing nature of being and phasis on the ministry of the laity issue of forgiveness ment 21: A Wake-up Call to the doing church over the lifetime in the workplace and community 21st Century Church in Mis- of his own ministry and in so in contrast to ministry within the Unpacking Forgiveness, the complexities of forgiveness. sion, Wellington: Matai House, doing points out that in the church, and to create structures Biblical Answers for Complex The book becomes much 2010 60’s there was no discussion of that serve mission. This leads Questions and Deep Wounds more practical once we are a theology of mission – ‘what into the most helpful parts of Chris Brauns 2008 Cross- through the defi nitions, and then reviewed by Bishop ways Books, 235 pages. the author tries to inject some John Stead* basically is the Church about?’; this publication – a fi ve session he feels that while this is be- guided study plan which starts, in reviewed by Jonathan godly wisdom about the way Richard Randerson comes ginning to be addressed it has session one, by using the initial Holt we might best delve into those to the task of writing about the been a signifi cant contributor material in Engagement 21 which awkward and tricky relation- Forgiveness is one of those Church in Mission with a deep to the marginalisation of the could be recontextualised by us- ships in which forgiveness is central topics in Christianity concern for connecting the people Church within society. This is ing material from the National not a straight-forward matter. which suffers from some con- of God with the wider context in part of the ‘bad news’ which Church Life Survey (NCLS), Much of his advice is useful and fusion. which they fi nd themselves. this book addresses, and while three bible studies on mission and thoughtfully given. This is often due to the This concern is deeply in- this is unsettling it can lead to fi nally a session which looks at The style of writing is very intensely personal nature of grained within Randerson’s own constructive change. the material in the fi nal chapter conversational, making it easy the costly act of cancelling ministerial life as Priest in of the book. to read. On a number of occa- whatever emotional or fi nancial New Zealand and a Bishop The material in the guided sions Brauns reminds us that he obligation that was owed us. in Australia and prior to his studies draws on insights regularly speaks on the subject Brauns sets up his book retirement as Dean of Auck- from some of the current of forgiveness and most of the with two clarifi cations. Firstly land’s Holy Trinity Cathedral. writing about the missional time it is easy to see how what he is writing from real experi- Throughout his 45 years nature of the Church and he normally says has been put ence, and this is borne out in of ministry he has had a par- creates a practical process down in book form. the number of stories that litter ticular passion for the inter- to engage members of lo- There are a few times when the book, illustrating the points section between the Church cal congregations in discus- something that would work if it that he is making. The second and the wider community, for sion of that early question, were spoken does not translate clarifi cation is his conviction the Mission of the Church. ‘what basically is the Church well into written form. It is also of the need to turn to Scripture It is clear from this publica- about?’ Mission is linked with quite likely that there are parts to unpack forgiveness. tion that his passion for the scripture; the need for ‘double of this book you will disagree Brauns begins at the most Church, for Social Justice listening’ is encouraged and with, but I am yet to read a book appropriate place: the forgive- and for addressing the di- the recognition that, while that I totally agree with (I think ness of God. To anyone who has vide between the Church, the worship is central to what we this will only happen when I said the Lord’s prayer it will be De-Churched and the Non- do as Church, it is not often write the book myself). a well known reality that the Churched is still central in his the easiest point of entry for I bought this book to read in forgiveness we exercise refl ects life and ministry. those who are non-churched. preparation to preach a series of and responds to the forgiveness While it could be argued The fi nal chapter, Green sermons on the topic of forgive- we have received from God. that the New Zealand context This book offers a practi- Shoots in Ministry offers a series ness. To that end this book has Brauns goes on to make the sig- and the Australian context are cal process for bringing all the of case studies of intentional mis- been valuable in my research, nifi cant point that all our acts of different, the material in En- people of God into a deeper sional initiatives predominantly it has directed me to what the forgiveness must be held in the gagement 21 still has a sig- understanding of the pressing form New Zealand, but with a Scriptures say; it has make me context of the great forgiving nifi cant place for all who have a need to move from maintenance number of Australian examples. think about the cost of being work of God. passion for the mission of God’s into mission. The emphasis is on purposeful forgiving; and it has illustrated With God’s forgiveness as Church in the world, and for the Randerson addresses real and intentional response to pre- with real stories the complexity the foundation Brauns comes process of bringing the people issues, having carried out the senting ministry needs within of forgiveness. up with a particular view on of God to a deep understanding ‘2009 Mission Survey’ which the context being addressed. This book was enjoyable to forgiveness which may chal- of that mission, and a resultant was undertaken by Randerson While not all the case studies read, unpacking an important lenge some commonly held commitment to the mission. as a way of checking his own will be relevant there is bound area in Christian living, and opinions in our churches. For The similarities between the perceptions of the Church in to be something that will both doing it from some thoughtful those looking for instant an- context we face in Australia New Zealand and the emerging prompt some local imagining and foundations. swers about a particularly dif- and the context in New Zealand directions that the Church is maybe even something that can If nothing else then I am left fi cult situation then the book far outweigh the differences; and should take; as a result he form, at the very least, the basis with a more profound sense of will seem to be moving slowly, indeed this resource goes well identifi es a series of issues that for new, refreshed or even fresh the depth of God’s love in his but this is because Brauns is beyond a survey of the par- need to be addressed: expressions of mission in the lo- forgiveness of me. looking to establish a fi rm base ticularities of the New Zealand  inadequate training in theol- cal context. from which to explore some of Context and offers a process for ogy and mission skills; Randerson has given us a considered refl ection and plan-  preoccupation with the one very practical resource which, ning at the local level. priest/one parish model of while it may not chart brand The complexion of both the ministry at the expense of new territory, makes accessible New Zealand and Australian other ways of being church; to all the pressing need for the societies are now characterised  a serious imbalance in lead- Church to return wholeheart- Woden Christian Bookshop as multicultural, multifaith, and ership time and fi nancial edly to mission. This book takes multilingual; while this is less expenditure so that a dispro- seriously the oft quoted words Canberra’s independent Christian bookshop pronounced in smaller rural portinate emphasis is placed of Tim Dearborn, ‘It is not the stocks books on theology, history, mission, communities it is self-evident on the management of the Church of God that has a mis- from the portrayal of society by Church’s institutional life at sion in the world, but the God pastoral care and counselling, liturgy, books the mass media. In addition both the expense of its mission. of mission who has a Church in for children, music and books for refl ection and societies are impacted by post- Randerson uses the ACC the world.’ The Church exists meditation, gifts and devotional items, wafers, modernism and globalisation Mission Statement, with its fi ve for mission, God’s mission; with the subsequent loss of a marks of mission as a base state- Randerson’s Engagement 21 is candles and so much more! Ring, email or come sense of the local as the ground ment for a consideration of the a useful tool in our fulfi lment of in person. of being and the marginalisation Churches Mission; and right- the reason that we exist. of those who cannot participate ly states that ‘without a focus *The Rt Rev’d John Stead, What we don’t have in stock, we can order. in the global economy/society. on mission, the motivation for former rector of St John’s Wagga The challenges we face in Aus- change is diminished.’ He en- Wagga, currently serves as Min- Woden Christian Bookshop tralia are the same, in so many courages us to shift the focus istry Development Offi cer, Prin- Bus Interchange, Woden ACT 2606 respects, as those that Rander- of Diocesan Leadership toward cipal of the Company of the Good son addresses in this book. facilitating mission rather than Shepherd and Assistant Bishop of Contact us on 6285 1425 (fax 6281 0849) Randerson maps for us the management, to an increased em- the Diocese of Bathurst. or email [email protected] August 2010 Anglican News Page 13 REFLECTION

Evangelism oppportunities BIOETHICS BLOG by Sita Matthews* I have a real passion for evan- Considering gelism. This has been born from both my upbringing and the sub- sequent experiences in my life. ‘commodifi cation’ Growing up, my father, a sci- entist claimed to be an agnostic, by the Rev’d Doug The demand comes from like many scientists. Particularly Hutchinson the affluent classes throughout in Britain where we lived, Chris- the world who need trans- ‘You shall love the Lord tianity was not something to be plants, but donors are either your God with all your heart, not available in their home taken seriously. with all your mind and with As a twelve year old, I decided countries or the individuals all your soul this is the great themselves are unsuitable to become an atheist. However, I and first commandment, and did not want to do this without for transplants due to other the second is like it you shall reasons. being absolutely sure that athe- love your neighbor as your- ism was the truth. I also wanted The availability comes self’ from the myriad of poor that to be able to show Christians how are ‘happy’ to risk their life ridiculous their faith was, so I A moral imperative if ever and future for the few hundred set about looking at all religions, there was one and the under- pinning of this month’s issue to a couple of thousand dollars but initially concentrating on dis- TRANSFORMING: Sita Mathews, with her husband Guy I want to discuss, is commodi- that they can earn for the sale proving the veracity of the Bible. (Senior Associate Minister at St Matthew’s, Wanniassa). Sita fication. of one of their kidneys and Six years later, at the age of says as she talks with more people about the Gospel, she is I know I agreed last month after all they have two. 18 , I was not only convinced that increasingly convinced that the word of God is “amazingly to keep terminology simple so That amount of money may God existed, but that the Bible powerful in transforming people’s lives”. I shall explain. Commodifica- be lifetime’s earnings for such contained the truth that could tion is the process by which desperately poor people. The convince people of this fact. I who have no prior knowledge understanding. human beings and their parts amounts of money are almost gave my life to Jesus, and have of Christianity. Finally, one of the more in- are reduced to commodities, inconceivable to us; $1000 to never looked back. Incidentally, I was surprised when one teresting Christianity Explained like wheat, wool and iron ore. an untouchable in India may may father gave his life to Jesus of the women started asking courses was with an Iranian There are many examples be for us the equivalent of tens a year later, my mother followed me about the return of Christ, women, Fatima, (not her real of this modern phenomenon of millions of dollars. suit. My brother, who had be- I did not expect someone who name), whose parents were some publicized recently. But for us as Christians it come an atheist turned to Christ had not known very much about Ba’hai and Muslim. Fatima was A feature story appeared on is about exploitation: where a few years later. Christianity to have any idea keen to fi nd the truth but had not the front page of the Sydney in Christ’s teachings are we I have been very excited about the return of Christ. When found it in either the Ba’hai faith Morning Herald concerning allowed to exploit the poor for about the opportunities I have asked how she had learned or Islam. As we looked at Chris- the experience of a woman any reason? Where are we al- had to explain the Christian faith about this she replied, “The tianity together she was very who traveled to Lebanon to lowed to exploit our neighbour? to women in Canberra using the Simpsons”! excited and told me she knew that purchase a kidney to replace Are not these desperately poor courses Christianity Explained In fact most of her beliefs she had fi nally found the truth. her failing ones. people our neighbours? Did and Simply Christianity. about the Bible and Christian- During the course I had to A second example relates not Jesus teach us to ‘love thy In my fi rst few months of ity were based on what she emphasise the cost of becoming to the Sunday night airing of neighbour as thyself’? arriving in Canberra, I was ap- had gleaned through watching a Christian. Fatima surprised me a report on a company that In the eighteenth century proached by a number of women The Simpsons. It was pointed and the other woman participat- sells, via the internet, embryos many of our Church of England who wanted to understand what out to me that for most people, ing that she fully understood the for implantation. Another the forebears fought for the aboli- Christians believe. All four the Simpsons and other similar cost, that it would endanger her ‘renting’ of wombs by child- tion of slavery. Slavery was in women had been frustrated in TV shows are the main means life on return to Iran and that she less couples intent of repro- fact the commodifi cation of the their quest to understand Chris- through which people learn would most likely be killed. ducing at all costs. Why are whole human being. Slavery tianity as their church leaders about Christianity in today’s When I asked her how she these cases and in fact this was wrong then and now, but had not given them adequate society. felt about that, she replied that whole subject area problem- is not seeing our neighbours answers to their questions. I Another woman asked to do accepting the truth and knowing atic for us as Christians? forced to sell of parts of their decided to use the Christianity Simply Christianity so that she Jesus as her saviour was worth Let us look at but one ex- bodies to live not just a form of Explained course as this course could talk to her daughter about the cost. ample and try to explain why economic slavery? covers the issue of grace (which Christianity. She made it very The more opportunities I have it is immoral or if you prefer In the twenty-first century had been a real stumbling block) clear that she was not interested to talk to people about the gospel, unethical. The purchase of or- who can justify the exploita- very thoroughly. in Christianity for herself. the more convinced I am that the gans, particularly of kidneys, tion of the poor for their body I will never forget the mo- However, she changed her word of God in the Gospel of and their transplantation have parts? Many do and many will ment after I had explained the mind after attending a fi lm night Jesus is amazingly powerful in become big business in parts because in today’s society difference between grace and at the church, she was amazed transforming people’s lives. of the Indian subcontinent as driven by the ‘me first’ genera- “works” being a little alarmed that Christians seemed “so other- well as places such as Leba- tion there will be never ending that one young woman started person centred”. She had never *Sita Matthews is Leader of non. Like all trade it is driven justification for what we as jumping up and down and mak- before had the courage to attend Women’s ministry at St Matthews, by supply and demand, and un- Christians should always find ing strange noises. I asked her if church but decided to attend after Wanniassa. derpinned by extreme poverty. unacceptable and unethical. she was alright, “Alright?” she realising how welcoming Chris- exclaimed, “I have never felt so tians were. good in all my life, this is the She told me that all her friends best news I have ever heard !” were anti-Christian and likely I have been greatly encour- to speak aggressively towards aged as I have seen this woman Christians. She explained that and her family come regularly the anti-Christian stance is often to church and Bible study. She because people don’t want to be is fervently praying that her shown up to be ignorant about extended family might recog- Christianity or the Bible so the nise the freedom Christ gives easy option is to verbally at- through grace. tack anyone who brings up the Another three courses I ran subject. This insight has given with women who had had no me a greater courage to talk to Christian upbringing at all. I people about my faith, gently so have found Simply Christian- that those talking do not feel that ity is a great course for people I may be judging their lack of Page 14 Anglican News August 2010 ADVERTISEMENT

The Rev’d Paul Woodhart and his wife Jenny. Paul will be leading his Anglican Pilgrimage third pilgrimage to the Holy Land in January 2011. to the Holy Land

A visit to the Holy Land is like reading a ‘fi fth Gospel’. The Gospels we are so familiar with become even more real as we see and experience the places where Jesus walked and where the Church began. Would you like to join us for this pilgrimage from January 13-25, 2011 ? Itinerary Thursday 13th January 2011 northern region of the Golan we pause on a mountain then walk to the extensive ruins of Herod’s Temple; we We fl y out to Bangkok and then board our El Al fl ight overlooking Damascus and refl ect on the conversion of remember Jesus walking on the same entry steps. We to the Holy Land. St Paul. (Acts 9). have lunch overlooking the Western wall, and then visit For Jesus the most northern reach was Banias and we stop this most holy place for Jewish people. On leaving the Friday 14th January here to hear the reading from Mark’s Gospel (ch 8) where Wall we walk through the Cardo, once the main street It is an early morning touch down at Ben Gurion airport Peter declares Jesus to be the Christ, the Son of God. It is of Byzantine Jerusalem. and we are met by our welcoming Guide. Our Guide time for lunch. Now we turn south as Jesus did, and pass It is only a short walk to the other main thoroughfare, has led the Tour for three years and knows our needs by Tel Dan, Hatzor and the empty Chorazim, one of the David st. We make our way up this narrow and busy and just the places to take us. We are transferred to our villages hushed by Jesus. (Matt 11:21) bazaar to Jaffa gate. On ascending the steps next to the hotel in Tel Aviv which overlooks the Mediterranean th gate we come to the Rampart walk and fi nish at the Sea and enjoy breakfast before a much needed sleep. Tuesday 18 January Damascus gate.(Ps 48:12,13). In the afternoon we leave for the old city of Jaffa, and The Arbel look out is one of the most spectacular in begin our walk at the sea front where the pilgrims the Galilee and it overlooks the whole of the Lake. We Saturday 22nd January from overseas fi rst set foot on the Holy Land. The Old spend time here to watch and pray as Jesus did. Then it The Jewish Sabbath. City is a haven for artisans. We pause at the ‘whale’, is off to another high place, Mt Tabor where we refl ect We begin with a visit to Mt Scopius lookout, near the a reminder of Jonah’s decision (Jonah 1:3) and end at on the Transfi guration of our Lord. (Matt 17) After University from which we see the panorama east across St Peter’s church, a reminder of his vision of the sheet lunch we visit Nazareth, the town where Jesus grew the Jordan valley. with clean and unclean animals. (Acts 10). up. We visit the authentic Nazareth Village and then Now is the time for a walk through the Old City and the largest church in the Holy Land, the Church of the Saturday 15th January we begin at the Mt of Olives, and walk and sing till we Annunciation. There is time to refl ect on Gabriel’s visit The Jewish Sabbath reach the valley below. and announcement to Mary. (Luke 1). We set off for Caesarea, the harbour capital in the time At the Lions gate we enter the city once again (Ps of Jesus. Here we refl ect on the outpouring of the Holy Wednesday 19th January 122) and sing in St Annes, just nearby is the site of the Spirit to the Gentiles.(Acts 10) it is also the place where Now it is time to make our way south, beside the Jordan healing of the man with the 38 year wait. (Jn 5). We Paul gave his defence of the Gospel before leaving for river. We begin our journey where the Jordan fl ows then set out on a walk which follows the Way of the Rome. (Acts 26) After coffee on the promenade we from the Sea of Galilee and where there is a Baptism Cross to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. It is time journey to Mt Carmel. site, Yardenit. You will have the opportunity to re-affi rm for a luncheon feast. We walk and pray in the Church of On the top of Carmel monastery there is a full view of your Baptism promises here. We journey down the the Holy Sepulchre, the church built over the site of the the Jezreel plain and the hill country of Nazareth. We Jordan rift valley till we come to Qumran. crucifi xion and resurrection tomb and end the day with refl ect on the account of Elijah. (1 Kings 18). Then we Here we see the remains of the Essene community a Eucharist at the Garden Tomb. make our way to Cana and walk through the narrow and the caves in which were discovered the Dead Sea Sunday 23rd January alleys to the Wedding church and refl ect on John 2. Scrolls and stop for lunch. Bethlehem is only 10 km from Jerusalem and we set out It is a short drive to the western shores of the Sea of It is a short trip to En Gedi, the spring on the shores to visit the oldest surviving church building in Christian Galilee where we see the great vista of the southern half of the Dead Sea. Journeying further south, we have history, the Church of the Nativity. We visit the grotto of the great ‘lake’. Our accommodation is at Ein Gev accommodation in a Bedouin tent in the arid desert and of the birth of Jesus and also the grotto of St Jerome. on the eastern shore refl ect that night on Abraham whose descendants were Retracing our journey we have lunch at Ramat Rachel promised to be as many as the stars.(Gen 15). Sunday 16th January Centre and a visit to the Israeli Arts and Crafts centre. After morning prayers we drive to Capernaum, the main Thursday 20th January Our last call for the day is to the Model of Jerusalem and village of Jesus during his ministry years. We journey back north along the coast of the Dead Sea Shrine of the Book which are next to the Israel museum. It is a short journey to the Mt of Beatitudes where we to a beach where we can swim in the salty waters at the Monday 24th January pause to refl ect on the Matthew 5 Pronunciations of lowest site on earth. This is designated as a free day and you might like to Jesus. Our group walks down and across the fi elds Masada is our next focus and we take the cable car join in at one of the services at St George’s Cathedral. to Tabgah beside the water and to the Church of the to the top and hear the story of the community which The other possibilities are to join in at the Temple Multiplication. (John 6) once lived on this high plateau. From here it is a Mount Antiquities dig or visit the Holocaust museum. For lunch we visit a restaurant which provides St journey west and one which ascends to the Holy City. We will meet in the afternoon and have a meal on the Peter’s Fish, fresh from the lake. But fi rst we must pause at Wadi Kelt, to see the old way to airport. At the airport we are assisted through We make our way to Ginnosar to see the Jesus boat and winding road which so many pilgrims took as they security by our Guide and take the El Al fl ight to then take a refl ective trip on the lake. As the light fades too journeyed to and from Jerusalem. (Luke 2:41). We Bangkok. we return to Mensa for a Eucharist and consider Peter’s arrive at Jerusalem as the sun sets and the city is seen Tuesday 25th January restoration. (John 21). in a golden glow. We stay at Jerusalem Grand, just near Then it is back to Australia with many good and strong our Cathedral of St George. Monday 17th January memories, as well as new insights and friends made Just north of our accommodation is the well preserved Friday 21st January through the pilgrimage. Christian centre of Kursi. We begin with an inspection of the Jebusite site, the old Please note that there may be slight changes to this After visiting the centre and having our morning city of David, Mt Zion. itinerary due to weather or accessibility. prayers we climb east to the Golan Heights. At the If possible we will walk through Hezekiah’s tunnel and

COSTS: Tour package $4685. For further information please ring The Rev’d Paul Woodhart: 63327370 Insurance: $206. or Innerfaith Travel: 1800 074 426. Tipping expenses: $176 Paul is the Chaplain to All Saints’ College, Bathurst, and this will be his sixth Airport Taxes: $691 Total: $5758. visit to the Holy Land. August 2010 Anglican News Page 15 NEWS FROM THE WIDER CHURCH Gaza: thank God – the mayonnaise has arrived! by Misha Coleman* Lena**, a staff member at the Anglican Hospital, who is The mayonnaise and tomato grieving for her mother who sauce has arrived here in Gaza, died recently just a few kilo- and you can now also buy a metres away in Ramallah, in the box of chocolates. But a run on West Bank. chocolate seems unlikely, given Lena was unable to visit or that one box will set you back care for her dying mother, nor $70 Australian dollars. was she able to attend the fu- You might have heard about neral. To reach the West Bank, the “eased arrangements” (an Lena must travel through Is- Israeli Government term) in rael, and this permission was Gaza since June, but please do denied. not assume this means life is in For Ana**, 17, the block- any way easier! ade of Gaza could leave her Soy milk for lactose-intol- with a permanent disability. erant kids, drinkable water, and Ana has just completed her fi- access to treatment for cancer nal year of secondary college. are all still on the wish list. Due to near-constant power Since 2007, borders between cuts, Ana was forced to study Israel, Egypt and the Gaza Strip at night for her final exams us- DEVASTATION: (above) AngliCORD CEO Misha Coleman talks have been practically sealed. ing just the light of her father’s with a health worker on the site of a clinic that had been bombed. Israel has aimed to isolate Ha- mobile phone. (right) Health workers in an AngliCORD-funded hospital treat a mas (the elected political party) Ana is now losing the sight child burned as a result of military action. and to pressure Hamas to stop in one of her eyes due to repeat- militant rocket fi re. Of course, ed eye strain, and needs critical no-one, on either side of the medical attention outside Gaza. blockade, is living with peace But Ana and her whole family World Cup had a dark side and security. know that gaining permission fastest grow- But the consequences for  Scripture Union to leave during this blockade is links with local ing means by the people of Gaza have been the stuff of miracles. which people devastating. With this intensi- Al Ahli Hospital operates as groups to protect are enslaved, fi ed blockade, the Gaza Strip best it can in this context, and youngsters from and the fast- economy has collapsed, food would certainly close without human traffi cking est growing is scarce, and most people are the support of partners like international practically trapped in Gaza. AngliCORD . from ACNS crime. Humanitarian aid is occa- I am proud that AngliCORD Thousands of children in South Af- sionally allowed through, and supports Al Ahli. But more, South Africa have been protected rica’s current now, following international much more, is needed. We are from human traffi ckers during laws make outrage at a deadly attack in also presenting compelling and the Football World Cup thanks to it particu- May by Israeli forces on a hu- credible information to the Aus- holiday clubs set up by the Angli- larly diffi cult manitarian aid ship attempting tralian Government about why can Church of Southern Africa. to prosecute to reach Gaza, “eased arrange- Australia should call for an end The Holiday Club program, South Africa, the media has been those involved. A Prevention ments are in place”. Hence to the siege. developed by HOPE Africa* fi lled with stories from people and Combating of Trafficking the mayonnaise, sauce, and The blockade of the Gaza in co-operation with Scripture with personal experiences of this in Persons bill was submitted to chocolates. Strip must end. Union and The Ultimate Goal horrible crime against human- the nation’s parliament in March As the CEO of AngliCORD, If fishing restrictions are (TUG), has seen churches and ity. There have been reports of this year but has not yet passed I am in Gaza to visit our part- lifted people will be able to schools using their facilities to missing children and the country into law. ners at the Anglican Al Ahli provide for their families again. provide children with a safe space has been on high alert. This is The Stop Human Traffi cking Hospital, listen to people’s If the borders, young people like to go and activities to keep them why this initiative has been so project is one of the initiatives stories, and to demonstrate that Ana can access critically needed occupied. important.” featured in the latest edition Australians will speak up for medical treatment. If trade can The clubs have been very As the Holiday Club program of the International Anglican people suffering in Gaza. resume, products like soy-milk popular with children during their draws to a close, the Anglican Family Network’s thrice-yearly And the story of Gaza is an for lactose intolerant children long school holiday, extended to Church of Southern Africa will newsletter. extraordinary and painful one can once again be available in cover the duration of the World continue to work against traffi ck- Under the heading The Fam- to tell. the shops. Cup. ing. HOPE Africa, together with ily and Traffi cking the newsletter Water runs from taps for a AngliCORD needs your With the help of hundreds the Evangelical Lutheran Church highlights efforts in many other few hours every second day at help to respond to this crisis of young volunteers, more than in Southern Africa and other parts of the Anglican Commun- the moment – but it’s salty. Un- in Gaza. Please pray for peace 5,000 children enjoyed play and church bodies, has undertaken a ion to raise awareness, safeguard treated sewerage runs through with justice for all people living life skills educational programs, Stop Human Traffi cking project those who are vulnerable to traf- the lanes in the camps. in Israel and Palestine. Please as well as meals provided by to mobilise the faith sector in fi cking, and support the survivors The only economic activity donate to AngliCORD, and NGO school feeding programs. joining local and global efforts of this modern form of slavery. of any substance is that which please write to your member of Some clubs were able to set up to combat traffi cking and raise take places in the illegal tunnel Parliament calling for an end to screens to show football matches awareness through the media. *HOPE Africa is the social economy – where I am told the blockade on Gaza. so that children were not tempted The project will also train 300 development program of the An- 8,000 kids work in the tunnels. Misha Coleman is the CEO to try and travel to stadiums in key community activists in South glican Church of Southern Africa. Apparently one of the “down of AngliCORD. www.angli- the cities. Africa and Namibia and provide It aims to promote and implement sides” of the eased restric- cord.org.au mcoleman@angli- “As the World Cup went safe spaces for victims of human a social development program for tions will be the reduction in cord.org.au on we were hearing more and traffi cking. the Anglican Church in Southern employment opportunities for more about the reality of human Traffi cking is a problem glob- Africa for the improvement of the *Misha Coleman serves as those who survive from tunnel traffi cking in our country,” said ally with an estimated 1.2 million spiritual, physical and emotional CEO of AngliCORD, an over- wages! Archbishop Thabo Makgoba, the children traffi cked each year for well-being of the poor and op- seas relief and development Personal tragedies Primate of the Anglican Church labour, sexual and other forms pressed people of Africa on a agency of the Anglican Church The blockade is, of course, of Southern Africa. of exploitation. According to non-denominational basis. http:// of Australia. having tragic consequences “Against a backdrop of thou- the UN Office on Drugs and www.hopeafrica.org.za/ for many people. I spoke with ** names have been changed sands of extra tourists visiting Crime, human traffi cking is the Page 16 August 2010 Anglican News

Spotlight on … This month we turn the spotlight on BYG, a new initiative for young people in our region. The Bishop’s Gap Year project will start at the beginning of next year, offering a whole year of mission, ministry, study and fun, with a real sense of purpose. Bishop’s Gap Year  BYG opportunity BYG is an exciting new initia- both vocational and ordained min- for young Christians tive that will provide a one-year istry, but also be preparing young program of mission, ministry, people to make a difference in the by Matt Brain study, and fun for post-college work to which God calls them in If you have a passion for Jesus students, or those who are look- the marketplace. and want to immerse yourself in a ing for a change during university BYG will be based in Can- year of passionate discipleship ... and TAFE studies. berra, with learning experiences If you can feel God calling “In my view the Bishop’s Gap available throughout the Diocese The BYG gap year is based mentor each week. you to try out your gifts and tal- Year will enable us to identify a of Canberra and Goulburn. upon four activities: experienc- They will also attend two fo- ents in ministry ... generation of new, young missional Although the centre of the ing, involving, equipping and cussed retreats designed to help If you are fi nishing up college leaders,” Bishop Stuart said. “For program will be in Canberra, mentoring. what they have learned in prac- at the end of the year and want a them it will provide mentoring, young people from the country Experiencing – Students will tice and in the books to hit home year off ... involving them in ministry and areas of our diocese can still ac- work with a gifted ministry and and be refreshed in their outlook. If you want to spend time with experiencing a range of different cess this great opportunity. mission practitioner in a year- The gap year does cost, but other young people who feel the contexts in which they can make a The Celebration Community long placement. They will also in return a BYG gap year student same as you ... then BYG is for difference and use their skills, but in Queenbeyan is offering its have the opportunity to experi- can expect a year of BYG expe- you! also where they can get a stronger facilities and the pastoral care ence other exciting ministries for riences in ministry and mission Next year Synergy Youth and sense of where God might be lead- and guidance of the community shorter periods. with new friends and experienced Children will be working with ing them in the future.” to those embarking on the BYG Involving – Along with par- mentors. Bishop Stuart to offer a BYG ex- He added that he was hoping year. This will add to what is ticipating in their placement They will also receive the perience for young people. That that out of the Gap year students shaping up to be a truly life- ministries, students will also be `Bishop’s Gap Year Certifi cate’ is, BYG – the Bishop’s gap year. the diocese would fi nd people for changing time! key team members in the `Soul in and will have completed two ter- the Bush’ program, a Camp Peli- tiary level units in youth ministry. can summer camp and Synergy’s These units can count towards youth and children’s conferences. the youth ministry courses at St Equipping – Students will Mark’s, towards a Bachelor’s de- Launch of Luke 14 Conference complete two youth ministry gree in Theology or even towards  A joint venture units at the St Mark’s National any other tertiary degree that al- with Christian Blind Theological Centre. They will lows a choice of units as a minor. also attend the Synergy young If you, or a young person you Mission and the adults’ conference and a `Pilgrim- know is interested in this program Canberra Churches age to the Cathedral and beyond!’ please contact Matt Brain the Mentoring – Students will Director of Synergy Youth and by Archdeacon Anne Ranse have time out each week to read Children for an information and ‘When you give a banquet, the scriptures, compile a journal application pack. invite the poor, the crippled, the refl ecting on their experiences Matt Brain – matt@synergy. blind and the lame.....and you will and discuss this with a trained org.au, 6230 6749, 0427 826 180 be blessed. Luke 14:13 This was an outstanding event held in June to launch disability awareness to the churches across Captain Amazing Canberra and the diocese. The Southern Cross club Man‛s Hot Tip conference room in Canberra PIC: Deacon, the Rev’d Don Jamieson and Brian and Eileen for engaging with young people was packed with close on 400 Ford from Harden, NSW, at the launch of Luke 14 in Canberra. people for the launch of Luke 14, Know who you are and what you a joint partnership with Christian autographs. learning and having fun through believe! Blind Mission and the churches Other speakers included Ele- socialisation. I know that when it comes to leaping across Canberra and the diocese na Down and Jim Stallard who There was an opportunity at over speeding locomotives and running bringing a message of awareness both shared incredibly inspiring the launch to purchase useful aids faster than a tall building no one (not even and inclusion of people with dis- life stories of living day to day for disability inclusion such as: that so-called “Superman”) can top me. abilities into our churches. with disabilities.  The Luke 14 Table Talk CD, Young people are not put off you hav- And indeed there was a ban- Around the walls of the con- a disability awareness tool for ing a clear view about life and your faith. quet of quality food to eat and ference room were displays from church communities. What they want is to see is you living it quality food to nourish our think- various churches and organisa-  Luke 14 Church Bar None bible out! ing. Those with disabilities thor- tions of activities, resources and study course on CD I practice my leaping and running and all manner of other oughly enjoyed the atmosphere information to assist in ministry  Resource book on disability super activities daily. What about you? of inclusion and embrace and and daily life. awareness Sunday. were truly touched by the day as What we all came away from These resources can still were we all. this launch with was a greater be purchased by calling CBM The key note speaker was desire to see inclusion of people Free call 1800678069 or email Synergy contacts with disabilities in our churches, [email protected] Therese Rein who gave a talk Synergy Youth www.synergy.org.au, offi ce - 6230 6749 about her experience of living not by just attending but by being They can also be obtained in a family with a father who included in worship activities, through the Regional Co coordi- Synergy Youth Director Matt Brain, [email protected] had a disability. Not only was inclusion in access to the church nator in Canberra Mrs Mirinda Synergy Youth Minister Lucas King, [email protected] her story inspiring but she made buildings, inclusion in hearing Lawrence on 0408971546 or Synergy Youth Chairperson Colin Dundon, [email protected] so many present feel loved and with hearing loops, inclusion in email mirinda@economicin- Camp Pelican Murray Tooth, [email protected] valued, pausing for photos and sharing their gifts and access to sights.com.au