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By Amaris Cole Final Approval again for at least five years. THE GENERAL Secretary of the The rest of the agenda for the Synod said members need to November session was also decide ‘is it a yes or is it a no’ to addressed at the press briefing. women bishops in the last debate While the Tuesday will solely on the legislation this month. be concerned with women bish- Last week William Fittall told a ops, the rest of the three-day press briefing before the Novem- Synod will address the Anglican ber session that the 470 Synod Communion Covenant, children members need to ‘make up their to be allowed to administer com- minds’ as the legislation now goes munion, the living wage, youth before Final Approval. unemployment and of course the The for the farewell to the Archbishop of Can- first time published legal advice to terbury. the House of Bishops concerning The Diocesan Synod Motion to the use of the term ‘respect’ in the allow children to administer the amendment to the draft legisla- Holy Sacrament to others, includ- tion, Canon No. 30 following the ing those not confirmed, seeks to controversy over Clause 5 (1) (c). ‘help children feel included in the This could be used in a judicial service’. review, it was warned, in a ‘case Issues are bound to be debated where somebody felt a in this session as to the morality had not paid due regard to the of children serving other children Code’. wine, but the clerk to the Synod, But Mr Fittall suggested there Dr Colin Podmore said the level was a general expectation that will be the New Year before the would also need to happen, which the , the of alcohol in Communion wine is this legislation would pass, House of Commons and the establishes the role of ‘flying bish- , Bishop of ‘negligible’, and that there is no although the ‘arithmetic was House of Lords will debate the ops’. Coventry, the Bishop of Chich- legal issue. tight’. Measure. Mr Fittall estimated the first ester and the Bishop of St Mr John Freeman brings to the “The expectation in the Church If Final Approval is secured in women bishop could not be seen Edmundsbury and Ipswich, who Synod the issue of the Living of England, given the very strong both Houses of Parliament, Royal until at least the first part of 2014, will Chair. Wage, calling for all churches to support from the dioceses and the Assent and necessary provisions following this extensive process. However, should the women adopt this and pay employees no expectation outside the Church of for the Measure to be brought Although the Synod were given bishops measure fall, it will be for less, to ‘lift people out of poverty’. England, is that this is going to go into force will be addressed, an illustrative code in January of the House of Bishops and the In the meeting, Dr Podmore through.” before the Archbishops and this year, the Bishops ‘can’t give Archbishops’ Council to decide said: “This is the next step in the Should this happen, the Legisla- House of Bishops will be able to any assurances at this stage of how to test the mind of Synod as very long tradition of Christians tive Committee of the Synod will make a Code of Practice in May what the Code will say’, Mr Fittall to what should happen next. campaigning for the Living send it, with explanation, to the 2013. said. As Mr Fittall warned, in reality Wage.” Ecclesiastical Committee of Par- At this time, consideration of A group has already been estab- if this were to happen legislation The November Synod will take liament who will meet before the terms of the draft Act of Synod lished to form this Code should concerning women bishops place at Church House, Christmas to discuss, though it to rescind the 1993 Act of Synod the legislation pass, and includes would not be put before Synod for from 19-21 November. UNHAPPY CHRISTMAS Be the good news to the poorest children in England WWW.CUF.ORG.UK/CHURCHES

LETTERS 8 • COMMENT 9 • JAMES CATFORD 9 • CLERGY MOVES 12 • ANGLICAN LIFE 13 • SUNDAY 15 • 16 2 www.churchnewspaper.com Sunday November 4, 2012 News Inside... Britain’ s leading evangelical newspaper Appeal for unusual clock By Michael Brown subsidence, and it last underwent a refurbishment 10 years ago. Then five years ago a new face was provided to its famous 13-hour IT BOASTS one of the most unusual timepieces in the country and clock by the Leeman family in memory of churchwarden John Lee- was once the subject of a mocking broadcast by the Nazi propagan- man, who used to wind the clock up each week, a task now per- dist Lord Haw Haw. formed by his son-in-law. And now parishioners have launched a fundraising appeal to keep “It is just ongoing because of its age,” said PCC treasurer Joan Whitgift church ticking along after a survey found it to be in need of Drayton. “It is an integral part of the community historically and urgent repair. part of village life.” St Mary Magdalene’s, a Grade 1 listed church which sits near the No one is certain how the clock came to have a number XIII, but River Ouse between Whitgift and Reedness near Goole, Sheffield local legend has it that the painter responsible had made good use diocese, needs repairs to its roof, tower and other work after major of the pub next door while carrying out the work. faults were found in a survey by English Heritage. Lord Haw Haw bragged during World War II that German Whitgift’s church council has been awarded £54,000 towards the bombers would fly so low they would “be able to see the 13th hand £119,000 cost of the scheme from the Heritage Lottery fund, and of the Whitgift church clock”. although they and The Friends of Whitgift Church have raised a signif- Church council said: “We hope that people with connections to News ...... 1-7 icant amount towards the remainder, there is still a £13,000 shortfall. this unique 14th century church will make a donation towards this Your Church ...... 2 Its proximity to the river means there are ongoing issues with important restoration work.” UK News ...... 1-4 World News ...... 5-7

Comment Letters ...... 8, 11 Leader ...... 9 Police patrols for Brontë graveyard James Catford ...... 9 By Michael Brown the thefts and said numerous England on Sunday sites connected to the family Biblical wines for Christmas . .E1 POLICE HAVE been patrolling had been targeted in recent Andrew Carey ...... E2 an historic graveyard closely years, including Haworth Whispering Gallery ...... E2 linked to the Brontës after church which had had lead Ruth Gledhill ...... E3 thieves desecrated it, stealing stripped from its roof. Judy West ...... E3 three ancient headstones that She said: “People need to be Christmas Gift choice . . . .E4, E5 have been there for 200 years. vigilant because when it’s gone, Films ...... E6 The damage to the Old Bell it is gone. I just don’t know how Books ...... E7 Chapel, also known as the Bron- you go about educating people Crossword ...... E7 të Bell Chapel, Bradford, was that this is part of their heritage Catherine Fox ...... E8 discovered two weeks ago with they are destroying.” Janey Lee Grace ...... E8 police branding the theft “despi- One of the headstones stolen cable”. was next to the grave of famed The Record Up to 30 metres of Yorkshire author Joseph Lister, who was a College Street ...... 10 stone was also stolen from a friend of Lord Fairfax and was Classifieds ...... 11 pathway in the graveyard next involved in the Siege of Brad- Clergy Moves ...... 12 to the chapel - opposite St ford in the English Civil War in Anglican Life ...... 13 James’ church - where Patrick 1642. Preparing for Christmas . . . . .14 Brontë, father of the famed nov- after fears were raised that the officers would continue to pay The church is currently try- Spiritual Director ...... 15 elists, was minister between thieves would return for more special attention to the site dur- ing to establish the ownership of Sunday Service ...... 15 1815 and 1820 before moving to slabs they had already removed ing regular patrols. the stolen headstones. And Alan Edwards ...... 15 nearby Haworth as rector. and stacked in the cemetery. Ann Dinsdale, acting director police are appealing for informa- Paul Richardson ...... 16 Police patrolled the chapel police said of Brontë society, condemned tion about the thefts. News from Your Church your diocese

London: The and the mental part of grieving. St Paul told Christians to ‘Bear one anoth- loween frightening and, as a church we have always tried health anti-stigma programme Time to Change, which is er’s burdens’ and God bless you for doing that.” to give children the chance to focus on the brighter, happi- run by the charities Mind and Rethink Mental Illness, er parts of life. But we know too that many older people have hosted an event for leaders from different faiths to Sheffield: Churchwardens from across the Diocese of don’t like Halloween, and are wary of the unexpected look at ways of tackling the stigma and discrimination Sheffield gathered on Saturday for their annual confer- knocks on the door, and the groups of young people out on faced by people with mental health problems in their com- ence at the Elim Christian Centre, Rotherham. The the streets. So we’re opening up the church for parents munities. The seminar was held at to of Doncaster, the Ven Steve Wilcockson, and and carers to stay with their children for fancy dress, engage attendees including Sikh, Muslim, Christian, Jew- the Archdeacon of Sheffield and Rotherham, the Ven Mar- crafts, games and activities, but also inviting anyone else to ish, Hindu, Buddhist and Jain faith groups and address the tyn Snow, welcomed churchwardens and led an opening drop in for a cup of tea, and find out more about what the role they play in supporting people with a mental illness to session looking at the developing strategy of the Diocese church has to offer – including money management advice feel able to talk openly about their experiences. in relation to growing the church, resourcing ministry and and counselling.” serving our society. The new Secretary to the Diocesan Monmouth: The , the Rt Rev Advisory Committee, Dr Julie Banham, then discussed York: The Illuminating York festival will feature special , last week preached at the funeral of three how churchwardens could develop their role of looking evening openings at York from 31 October-3 generations of one family killed in a house fire last month. after church buildings. Archdeacon Wilcockson said: “The November, showing it in a whole new light. From the can- Bishop Walker told the family of Kim Buckley, her daugh- Diocese depends on volunteer churchwardens to look dle-lit Chapter House to a constantly changing kaleido- ter Kayleigh and her baby granddaughter Kimberley that after its many historic buildings and support clergy and scopic image being projected onto the South wall of the their loss was shared by the community around them, the wider church in their mission of serving society. Much to the Orb, ’s brand new domed gallery brought together by care, love and support. He said: “On of their work is behind the scenes but they are truly the displaying some of its stained glass masterpieces, will proj- the cross Jesus told those who mourned him most to care hidden stars of the church.” ect colourful images onto its metallic exterior. Event man- for one another, and I know just how many people in the ager, Stephanie O’Gorman, said: “York Minster was community here have been expressing their care for those St Albans: A St Albans church organised ‘Light Up the designed with vast expanses of glass to let as much light in most closely affected by his tragedy. It has brought togeth- Night’, a free ‘fun alternative’ to Halloween for all the fami- as possible – which was expensive, ambitious and techno- er a community who have shown their love and support – ly and all ages on Wednesday. Vicar of St Paul’s, Canon logically challenging - permitting God’s light to shine and perhaps also their anger and questioning - which is all Tony Hurle, said: “We know that many children find Hal- through.”

[email protected] facebook.com/churchnewspaper @churchnewspaper News Sunday November 4, 2012 www.churchnewspaper.com 3 Bishop’s concern over new immigration Mixed response to rules for clergy diocesan merger plan BRITISH CLERGYMEN with a spouse holds a foreign pass- foreign spouse and at least port outside the EU, one of DETAILS OF how the proposal for a single diocese for guarded reception by the . three children would not be whom has three children. West Yorkshire would work in practice were released The Rt Rev , , said: able to bring them to live in “Whatever you think of the by the Dioceses Commission on Monday. The overall “A single, larger diocese would help the Church of this country under new immi- mission of the church, which is proposal to create one diocese out of the existing England thrive and meet the challenges of the 21st gration rules, the Bishop of of course promoting the Chris- three dioceses was approved in September. century in this part of Yorkshire. The smaller episco- Edmundsbury and Ipswich tian religion of the Church of The new diocese, to be created out of Bradford, pal areas would bring a greater sense of belonging and has warned. England, one of them also lives Ripon & and Wakefield, will be known as the local identity, and the day-to-day life of the Under the new laws, a in an extremely deprived area, Diocese of Leeds or the Diocese of West Yorkshire would be strengthened by increased strategic British citizen will have to earn and the social capital that he and the Dales. resources. I am convinced that we could all be more £18,600 before they can act as has added to that area is con- The Bishop of Leeds, who will be in overall charge than the sum of our parts. This is an unprecedented the immigration “sponsor” for siderable. of the diocese, will also be the area bishop for Leeds. and imaginative move on the part of the Church of a partner from outside the “This is not simply someone There will be bishops in the other four areas of Brad- England.” European Economic Area. coming to take advantage of ford, Huddersfield, Ripon and Wakefield. The Rt Rev John Packer, and Leeds, Their income would have to be the state but someone who has The present cathedrals will be retained on an equal welcomed the stress on mission opportunities and an extra £3,800 for the first given an awful lot, which has basis. Possible future changes in their staffing will be said he was pleased that the Leeds parishes would child and £2,400 for each child been recognised by local at the discretion of the diocesan bishop. The Bishop of come together in a single episcopal area. He added: “I after that. authorities.” Leeds will have permission, if needed, to dedicate also believe that the new northern archdeaconry will Bishop Nigel Stock said in The Government argues that Leeds Church (Leeds Minster) as a pro-cathe- have a greater opportunity to concentrate on the the House of Lords: “A clergy the new rules will ensure peo- dral. opportunities and challenges with which the rural family with three children ple coming to live in the UK The new diocese will be free to decide its own church now engages.” would not earn enough stipend will be able to support them- organisational structure and ways of working but the The Rt Rev Stephen Platten, Bishop of Wakefield, to meet that test. selves and not have to rely on Commission anticipates that the new diocese will was non-committal in his comments. He said: “The “The reason why they sur- the state. mean savings in administrative costs that can be publication of this report ends the uncertainty about vive is because their housing But Bishop Stock argued the invested in mission. the precise recommendations of the Commission and costs are met, as are their coun- changes were “inflexible” and Once the plans are approved, the Commission sees we are grateful for that. We now look forward to a live- cil tax, and there are other prevented the discretion to a new case for the appointment of a new Bishop of ly and informed debate within all three dioceses as we means of keeping them housed deal with “anomalies”. Leeds as quickly as possible as a priority to provide prepare for a vote on these proposals.” in areas where the Church He questioned how the UK leadership for the new diocese. The appointment will Diocesan synods of the three dioceses will debate wants them to live and minister. Border Agency would be moni- be made by the CNC, chaired by the Archbishop of the proposals before the end of March next year. Gen- “I can think of two examples tored to ensure that “fairness York. eral Synod will be asked to make a decision in July of a UK passport holder, a and justice” were seen to be The proposals were warmly welcomed by the Bish- 2013. The earliest the scheme can be implemented is member of the clergy, whose done. ops of Bradford and Ripon and Leeds but given a more autumn, 2013. Bishop delivers hard-hitting analysis of Britain’s banking sector BISHOP compared Britain’s finan- cial service industry to the ruins of Coventry Cathe- dral bombed during the Second World War in a hard-hitting address to a conference of financiers in CMJ SHORESH TOURS TO ISRAEL Zurich last Friday. WALK IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF JESUS The Bishop, who is a member of the Banking Standards Commission, said that the 2008 crash Shoresh Tours reduced the financial industry, as it had existed are designed to enrich your understanding of since the re-founding of the Euro finance market in the Jewish roots of your Christian faith, the 1960s, to ruins. in the land of the Bible. “What has been obliterated,” he told the finan- ciers, “is not physical plant, property and equipment So consider joining us on a life-changing Tour. but confidence. There is no longer confidence in Biblical texts and characters will never be the same again banks as safe, in banks as virtuous, or banks as as stories and passages are brought to life! 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[email protected] facebook.com/churchnewspaper @churchnewspaper 4 www.churchnewspaper.com Sunday November 4, 2012 News Bishop’s gay rights plea Gay PEoPlE across the world face “no such distinction exists in “horrendous abuse and even many parts of the world and, as a Care home staff result, people are suffering horren- death” because homosexuality is criminalised, the Bishop of leices- dous abuse and even death for ter has said. being who they are and loving who Bishop timothy Stevens urged they love,” he said. countries to change their laws to “Many of us have met people who prevent persecution. have shared the most disturbing prompt concerns He said in a House of lords personal stories, including a very debate: “if criminalisation leads, as small number who have been grant- tHE StanDaRD of staff in chil- England is much lower than in “of the 65,000 children looked it evidently does, to gay people con- ed asylum on grounds of sexual ori- dren’s homes is often unaccept- other European countries. after in England in 2011, 14,500 cealing their own identity, that must entation in this country.” ably low, the “the poor levels of training for children, which is 22 per cent, be wrong. Bishop Stevens said that “dis- has warned. staff are also often exacerbated had two placements during the “if criminalisation leads to many criminatory interference in the pri- Bishop timothy Stevens by the high changeover in chil- year, and 11 per cent had three living in fear, that must be wrong. vate sexual conduct of consenting pointed to a lack of qualifications dren’s homes due to low pay and or more placements,” he said. “if criminalisation leads to the adults is an affront to the funda- and a high level of turnover as an overreliance on agency work- “Children in care need stabili- prospect of persecution, arrest, mental Christian values of human the key factors. ers.” ty and to build trust with the detention and death, that must be dignity, tolerance and equality”. in a House of lords debate he Bishop Stevens also said it people in their lives. How can wrong. He said that the disputed ethics said: “the support and quality of was crucial for children to feel they feel safe if they are moved “and if criminalisation means that of homosexuality across the angli- the workforce in children’s that someone would listen to so many times a year?” lGBt people dare not turn to the can Communion “cannot and must homes is critical to a young per- them. He added: “although young state when facing hate crimes and not be any basis for equivocating on son’s experience of care. He said that an estimated people have a right to express violence, that must be wrong too.” the central issue of equality before “the variable quality of staff in 10,000 children go missing from their views when decisions are He said the then archbishop of the law of all human beings, children’s homes working with care every year and, as many made about their care and par- Canterbury, Michael Ramsey, whether heterosexual or homosex- very vulnerable children is a went missing repeatedly, the ticipate in review meetings, and spoke in this House to support the ual”. concerning issue, with stan- total number of incidents was the local authority has a duty to decriminalisation of homosexuality there “is not and cannot be any dards often unacceptably low. more than 40,000. ascertain their wishes and feel- in this country in 1967, making a place for homophobia in the “Workforce development and and he also pointed to the fre- ings, they often say how power- clear distinction in British law church, and all are to be welcomed the academic standard of the quency with which children less they feel and that they are between a moral and a criminal regardless of sexual orientation”, residential care workforce in move between placements. not in control of events.” issue. he said. International aid debate ‘is sterile’ Multinationals ‘should be forced to declare tax paid’ tHE DEBatE on international aid “this list cannot be used as an alibi for Multinational compa- Starbucks paid only £8.6 mil- poses, they should be should move beyond the rights and reneging on our commitment to a tar- nies should be required to lion in uK corporate tax required to reveal every wrongs of the Government’s spending get,” he said. reveal the tax they pay in since 1998. country in which they are target, the Bishop of leicester has said. “Rather, it precisely illustrates my every country in which they treasury minister lord operating and the tax they Bishop timothy Stevens said endless point. if the Government are to wait for operate, the former Bishop Sassoon told lord Harries pay in each country, with full discussion of the plan to spend 0.7 per consensus among experts on these of oxford has said. that the Government had financial details of their own cent of national income on aid led to a issues before becoming resolute in lord Harries of Pentre- “specific tax rules to combat company and link-compa- “sterile” debate. standing by their original commitments, garth questioned the Gov- tax avoidance by internation- nies?” He made his comments in a debate on we will be left looking indecisive and ernment in the House of al companies”. lord Sassoon said: “i cer- the House of lords economic affairs incoherent in a fundamental area of gov- lords on the steps they were lord Harries asked him: “i tainly agree that tax informa- committee’s critical report into interna- ernment policy.” taking to ensure companies am very glad to hear that the tion is important to that but, tional aid, which urged ministers to drop He told peers: “if we could move on paid a fair share of tax. Government are alert to the as far as the authorities are the target. from the debate about 0.7 per cent of uK the questions came in the situation of international concerned, that really comes Bishop Stevens said the report listed income, we could reach the point of dis- light of recent revelations, companies, but would you under the tax treaties and the “vast” number of issues on which cussing other, more fruitful and urgent including reports from agree that, when they are the work that the oECD will experts could not agree. questions.” Reuters that coffee chain being assessed for tax pur- be looking at.” Work programme K>^dZd͍ queried by Bishop ůů ŽǀĞƌ ƚŚĞ ĐŽƵŶƚƌLJ ƚŚĞ ĐůŽĐŬƐ ĂƌĞ ƐŽŽŶ ƚŽ ĐŚĂŶŐĞ͕ ŝƚ ŵĂLJ ŽŶůLJďĞŽŶĞŚŽƵƌ͕ďƵƚǁŝƚŚŝƚďƌŝŶŐƐŝŶƚŚŽƐĞĚĂƌŬĞƌĞǀĞŶŝŶŐƐ tHE BiSHoP of leicester has ƚŽƵƐĂůů͘KŶĞǁĂLJƚŽŬĞĞƉƐŵŝůŝŶŐŝƐďLJĂǀŽŝĚŝŶŐĐĂƌƚƌŽƵďůĞ͕ questioned how the Government ƚŚĞ ĐŽůĚ͕ ĚĂŵƉ ǁĞĂƚŚĞƌ ƉůĂLJƐ ŚĂǀŽĐ ǁŝƚŚ ĐĂƌ ďĂƩĞƌŝĞƐ ĂŶĚ will prevent people getting ƐƚĂƌƟŶŐĞůĞŵĞŶƚƐ͕ĂŶĚŶŽŽŶĞǁĂŶƚƐƚŽďƌĞĂŬĚŽǁŶ͕ĞƐƉĞĐŝĂůůLJ “parked” on their work pro- ŝŶǁŝŶƚĞƌ͘ gramme. 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ĐŚŽŽƐĞƚŽĐŚĂŶŐĞLJŽƵƌĐĂƌ͘ He said the people who were hardest to get into work were &ŽƌĨƵƌƚŚĞƌŝŶĨŽƌŵĂƟŽŶƉůĞĂƐĞĐĂůů͗ϬϭϭϰϮϱϱϵϲϵϲ͕ “priced more highly than people ŽƌǀŝƐŝƚǁǁǁ͘ƉƌŝŽƌLJĂƵƚŽŵŽƟǀĞ͘ĐŽŵ who are simpler to get into work”.

[email protected] facebook.com/churchnewspaper @churchnewspaper News Sunday November 4, 2012 www.churchnewspaper.com 5 Royal jewellery under the hammer for Mirfield JEWELLERY THAT once belonged to the lady crib figures, and a stained glass Sacred Heart. of the bedchamber to Princes Charlotte, the Money raised from the auction will go daughter of George IV, are among items to be towards the appeal for the restoration of the auctioned by the Community of the Resurrec- Community chapel. So far £900,000 has been tion at Mirfield on Saturday, 10 November, at raised in the appeal. An auction held last year, 2.00pm. which was expected to raise £10,000, in fact The jewellery was given by George, who was brought in £60,000. then Prince Regent, to Miss Charlotte Cotes so Items in this year’s auction can be viewed that she could wear it at his daughter’s wedding from 10.00am to 5.30pm on 9 November and in 1816. The Princess died in childbirth the from 10.30am to 1.00pm on 10 November. next year and the throne eventual- ly passed to Queen Victoria. The jewellery has been donated by the Hon Denise Orange, whose rela- tive is a monk at Mirfield. Also in the auction, as separate lots, will be a letter from an equer- ry signed by the Prince Regent and a knight’s sword dating back to 1450. Fr John Gribben CR found the sword at the Community house and showed it to an armour- er in Leeds who valued it at between £4,000 and £6,000. ChristChrist nglengle More mundane items in the auc- tion include a large Buddhist ban- ner from Inner Mongolia, a small Buddhist banner from Nepal, 17 Web bid to axe women bishops Light up children’s lives with

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[email protected] facebook.com/churchnewspaper @churchnewspaper 6 www.churchnewspaper.com Sunday November 4, 2012 News Abbey memorial for El Alamein WESTMINSTER — son of the general. the soldiers, and ABBEY played host last Dr John Hall, the cheered all our hearts’.” Global South week for a memorial Dean of Westminster, “Men from all three service marking the presided at the even- Services played their 70th Anniversary of the song service with Vis- part, not least those Battle of El Alamein. count Montgomery from my own regiment, The first major land reading the lessons. the Royal Artillery. I am victory of the Allies in The Chaplain-General very proud to be here backs Lawrence the Second World War, of the Army, the Rev today, paying tribute to By George Conger informed by Presiding Bishop Jefferts Schori the Battle of El Alamein Jonathan Woodhouse, them, and their exam- that the Disciplinary Board for Bishops had took place between 23 preached to the congre- ple of courage and pro- THE LEADERS of the Global South coalition recommended he be suspended from the min- October and 4 Novem- gation while General fessionalism which of Anglican archbishops have written to the istry for having abandoned the communion of ber 1942 in Egypt’s Richards laid a wreath today’s Armed Forces Bishop of South Carolina offering their the Episcopal Church. Western Desert. Over at the Grave of the constantly strive to live prayers and support in his battle with the head The announcement from New York came 200,000 troops of the Unknown Warrior on up to.” of the American Episcopal Church (TEC), Pre- amidst negotiations between Bishop Lawrence British Eighth Army led behalf of the Duchess of Robert Lay, a 91-year- siding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori. and representatives of the national church by Lt Gen Montgomery Cornwall, whose father old veteran of the battle On 25 October, Archbishop Ian Ernest of the over the diocese’s place within the church in stopped the German served with the 12th who served with the 5th Indian Ocean, and the Presiding Bishop of light of the vote by General Convention to and Italian advance Lancers at El Alamein, Armoured Tank Regi- Jerusalem and the Middle East, Bishop implement rites for gay marriages. towards Cairo. followed by a second ment said the 70th Mouneer Anis of Egypt, wrote to Bishop Mark Fearful the national Church would seek to The congregation of wreath laid by General anniversary was “a Lawrence. compel it to conform to its innovation in doc- over 500 included 40 Wald on behalf of the timely opportunity for “We were saddened, but not surprised, by trine and discipline, in recent years South Car- veterans of the battle, Armed Forces. remembrance of all my the news of your inhibition and possible depo- olina had amended its constitution and canons the Chief of the Chief of the Defence close friends and asso- sition by the TEC. We all want to assure you – adopting a provision that disaffiliates the dio- Defence Staff General General Staff Sir David ciates, particularly my and the Diocese of South Carolina of our con- cese from the General Convention of the Epis- Sir David Richards, the Richards told the con- first tank crew – closer tinuing prayers and support. We thank God for copal Church should its bishop be subject to Chief of the General gregation the Battle of than brothers – who I your stand for the Gospel of our Lord Jesus theological persecution through an attack via Staff General Sir Peter El Alamein was a “turn- travelled with almost all Christ! We are proud that you are willing to the disciplinary canons. Wald, the Rt Hon Mark ing point” for the Allies the way to Tunis. All of suffer for the faith once delivered to the The effect of the Presiding Bishop’s Francois MP, Minister in the Second World them I believe were saints,” the archbishops wrote. announcement was to trigger the disaffiliation for Defence Personnel, War – a “victory that killed by the time we “Please be assured that we are with you, and canon, such that the Diocese of South Carolina Welfare and Veterans, Churchill referred to as crossed the Seine in that our Lord is also proud of you and our and its 29,000 members withdrew from the and Viscount Mont- ‘a bright gleam that 1944.” brothers and sisters in the Diocese of South Church. gomery of El Alamein caught the helmets of Carolina,” they said, in their letter of support On 19 October Bishop Lawrence met with from the primates of Nigeria, South East Asia, the clergy of the diocese to discuss the situa- Myanmar, Congo, the Southern Cone, Kenya tion. He told The Church of England Newspaper and the Sudan. that he was unable to comment at that time as ‘Don’t snub HIV drugs’ On 15 October Bishop Lawrence was to what steps would be taken by the diocese. THE FORMER Archbishop of Kenya information about the scourge. We has urged church leaders not to must fight it to the end through prop- scorn anti-retroviral medications and er information. Miracles alone cannot Terror motive questioned in Kenya rely upon prayer alone to combat the reduce their viral load, but proper spread of HIV/Aids. ARV use will lengthen their lives,” GREED, not terrorism, may land may have been the cause operation by the Somali-based Archbishop Benjamin Nzimbi, a the Archbishop said. have been the motive for last of the crime. Islamist group al-Shabaab, spokesman for the Kenya Network Members of the ecumenical month’s Nairobi church “The case on the ownership police are investigating an Religious Living With or Personally HIV/Aids ministry also criticized bombing, the Bishop of Nairo- of the plot is dragging in court alternative theory of the crime Affected by HIV, told a Nairobi news societal attitudes that stigmatized bi reports. and we think the dispute could and are considering the law- conference last week that Christians those with the disease, as well as Speaking at the 10 October be connected to the attack,” suit between the church and need to seek medical treatment in unscrupulous healers who prayed on funeral of one of the victims in Bishop Waweru said. the Juja Development Compa- addition to relying upon prayer. the credulity of believers by claims of the attack, Bishop Joel While the 30 September ny, headed by Kenya’s former “We want religious leaders not to faith healings or through herbal med- Waweru said a dispute over 2012 attack on St Cyprian’s Defence minister Njenga mislead their congregation, but icines. the ownership of the church’s has all the hallmarks of an Karume. instead preach to them the right Canon Gideon Byamugisha, a Ugandan Anglican priest, who in 2002 became the first religious leader in Africa to publicly declare his HIV status, said the govern- ment health campaign should tar- Walk Where Jesus Walked get those already infected to avoid new infections. “If those already with HIV/Aids are targeted by providing them with needed treat- ment, care and nutrition and encouraging them to lead safer lifestyles where they don’t infect others then this war against this scourge will be won,” he said.

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THE BISHOP of Newcastle has with- drawn from a conference organized by discipline in America the north-eastern branch of the Ecumeni- cal Accompaniment Programme in Israel By George Conger the Texas Supreme court that defends one “expressing the issue in court” he said. and Palestine (EAPPI) after leaders of the view of Episcopal Church history and If it is the issue, the bishop noted the Newcastle Jewish community warned A THREE-MEMBER Reference Panel led canon law, or in the case of Bishops Beck- position set forth in their brief was identical Bishop Martin Wharton that his participa- by US Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts with, MacPherson and Salmon, for having to that put forward in 2009 in the Bishops’ tion in the two-day meeting in Gateshead Schori has found that a prima facie case of testified to their views of church polity in a Statement on Polity. If it was stating this next month would end inter-faith rela- misconduct can be made against nine serv- case involving the secession of the Diocese belief in court, “what is illegitimate about tions. ing and retired bishops of the Episcopal of Quincy, the nine bishops violated the that,” he asked? The controversial motion had been a Church for voicing public disagreement canons. Canon law experts note the prosecution focus of discussion at this summer’s meet- with her view of church polity. Bishop Matthews then referred his find- of the nine bishops was politically motivat- ing of the Anglican-Jewish Commission of Bishops Peter Beckwith, Maurice Ben- ings to the panel, of which he is one of ed, as the actions for which they are the Archbishop of Canterbury and the itez, John W Howe, Paul Lambert, William three members, and which was led by the accused are not considered “triable” when Chief Rabbinate of Israel, which stated Love, Bruce MacPherson, Daniel Martins, Presiding Bishop whose views on church done by bishops who endorsed the party the vote had “caused much distress with- Edward L Salmon, Jr, and James Stanton polity were the subject of the dispute, for line. in the Jewish community in Britain and were told on 19 October that a reference determination of guilt. Canon IV 19 of Title IV states: “No mem- also within the Christian community as panel consisting of Presiding Bishop Jef- Canon lawyer Allan Haley said the sys- ber of the Church, whether lay or ordained, well as in Israel and beyond.” ferts Schori, her aide Bishop Clayton tem adopted by the Episcopal Church to may seek to have the Constitution and The presidents of the Representative Matthews, and the retired Bishop of Upper try political dissent was absurd. “No man Canons of the Church interpreted by a sec- Council of North-East Jewry, Brian Mark South Carolina and chair of the Church’s shall be judge of his own cause is a maxim ular court, or resort to a secular court to and Eric Joseph, also wrote to Bishop disciplinary board Dorsey Henderson had of law from the time of Solomon,” he said. address a dispute arising under the Consti- Wharton about his vote in favour of the found there was merit in the charges In this case the Presiding Bishop and her tution and Canons, or for any purpose of EAPPI motion. They were perturbed he brought against them for having dissented staff are the investigators, prosecutor, delay, hindrance, review or otherwise had endorsed EAPPI “despite … our from her view of the nature of the Church’s judge and jury. affecting any proceeding under this Title.” grave concerns about that proposal, espe- hierarchy by testifying in court or having This “reeks of the kangaroo courts of If the nine are being charged with violat- cially that it would encourage anti-Semi- submitted an amicus brief to a court. rough justice of the mining claim” of the ing this canon, the question need be asked tism.” The Reference Panel recommended the old West, he said. why the Bishops of Texas, Southwest The Bishop also aroused their ire by accused bishops pursue “conciliation” with One of the nine accused told CEN he has Texas, Northwest Texas and the Rio agreeing to attend a meeting sponsored their accusers. Conciliation is not defined, yet to be told what it was about his actions Grande have not been brought up on by EAPPI “in Gateshead in November, however, in the canons. that violated the canons. Is it the “issue” or charges also, one bishop told CEN. which plans to include a session on boy- In his email to the accused informing cotts and divestment by the Palestine Soli- them of the panel’s decision, Bishop darity Campaign.” Matthews said that “after obtaining the These actions make “any further con- agreement of the complainants, we will tact with the Jewish community in the include in the process some representa- North-East impossible,” they said. tives from the House of Bishops, in the Last week, Bishop Wharton said he spirit of our closed sessions, appointed would withdraw from the meeting “for the by The Presiding Bishop. After some sake of good relations between all the research for potential persons to serve Embrace e faith communities in Newcastle”. as a Conciliator, I will meet on 29 Octo- The Jewish Chronicle reported that ber with the person, who we hope will rl aning Bishop Seamus Cunningham, the Roman serve as the Conciliator. I hope follow- Catholic Bishop of Hexham and Newcas- ing this meeting, a schedule for pro- of Chrim tle, had also withdrawn from the meeting. ceeding will be forthcoming.” A spokesman said that “after becoming Under the Title IV disciplinary aware that many Jewish people in the canons adopted in 2009, an intake offi- wi e north-east were angry and upset, they feel cer must first determine if the offence that EAPPI speaks for only one side of a described in the complaint warrants h complex situation and that, as the confer- action. As intake officer for the House ence is to be held on a Saturday, they of Bishops, Bishop Matthews held that Carol Sht could not attend and present an alterna- having endorsed an amicus brief with tive view.” Archbishop: Church is not immobilised by gay divisions NOW COMPLETELY THE ARCHBISHOP of Canterbury “The willingness and expressed eager- rejected assertions the Anglican Com- ness of the new government to address FREE!* munion had become immobilised by its this head-on is going to be crucial over 3 divisions over homosexuality, telling a the next 10 years,” the Archbishop said. Port Moresby press conference last Dr Williams crisscrossed the island week the Church maintained a united during his visit, attending a state dinner    #"!! "" voice on a cross section of social issues. at Parliament House and meeting with Speaking to the media at the close of government leaders in Port Moresby,   his week-long visit to Papua New Guinea travelling to Popondetta on the north      on 24 October, Dr said: coast to meet with young people, open- “We are not, whatever some people say, ing a new teachers’ college in Oro Bay we are not as an and celebrating communion in Milne mainly paralysed by controversy. We are Bay. not torn apart by argument over issues. The Archbishop’s trip precedes the “We are still seeking to work together three-day visit of Prince Charles and The more effectively.” Duchess of Cornwall to PNG this week. Dr Williams offered his view on Papua After leaving Port Moresby, Dr New Guinea’s domestic difficulties, noting Williams flies to Auckland, New Zealand         the absence of healthcare in many parts of to participate in the meeting of the Angli-           the central Highlands was “critical.” can Consultative Council. 8 www.churchnewspaper.com Sunday November 4, 2012 Letters

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Church needs to wait The time for waiting is over It has to be said, though, that the Arch- bishops’ Council is not doing much better Sir, Like your correspondent Fr Patrick Sir, I want to add my personal support to the Enough Waiting Campaign. in view of its failure to reply to people who Davies (28 October) and tens of thousands The Church of England has been struggling with the issue of Women’s Ministry for have written in about the Review on of other Anglicans I am utterly dismayed over 150 years since the creation of the order of Deaconess. It took until the 1970s to Human Sexuality. One might have expect- by the measure enabling women to get to the point where our Church agreed that there was no theological objection to ed that The Archbishops’ Council could become bishops that will be presented to the ordination of women. have set a better example than that. the General Synod in London on 20 Over the last year the legislation for Women Bishops has had intense debate and Cyril Stevens, November. It stands to reason that a funda- scrutiny and the Dioceses, when asked, voted massively in favour (42 for – 2 against) Sevenoaks, Kent mental innovation of this kind needs to and even the underlying statistics showed that more than 76 per cent of those voting Letters continue on page 11 command a high degree of consensus if it were in favour of the legislation that was presented to Synod in February. is to succeed, and such a consensus is con- Since then the House of Bishops have been given two opportunities to tweak the spicuous by its absence. Is it really wise for legislation. There have been a lot of statements following the latest meeting of the Dr Williams to try to force this measure House of Bishops and it worries me that many have not recognised the danger to the through a few weeks before he retires, Church of England should this legislation be voted down in November. leaving his successor to repair relation- We must not, in passing this legislation, deny the scriptural roots that are the cor- ships that may have been badly damaged nerstone of our faith and of our church. However, the arguments that have been used by an acrimonious debate? to oppose women bishops have not convinced the voters in the Dioceses and are way Your Tweets Surely, even at this late stage, it would out of touch with the people we are here to serve, both inside and outside of the make more sense to postpone this special church. We also need to understand the culture within which we operate. It will only @TimMontgomerie synod until the new Archbishop has had take a small change to the Equality Legislation to cause our church to have to recon- When society focuses on the Church, time to reassess the situation and hopefully sider its position. Christianity loses. When people focus produce a measure that both provides for My personal message to the House of Laity who will be voting in November is that on Jesus Christ, it wins. women bishops and ensures that those they need to be aware that the church they represent is expecting to have women loyal Anglicans who cannot accept them bishops very soon. Most are not persuaded by the subtle nuances which some hold @ConHome (but are willing to work with them) have a dear. They will not understand why their representatives are potentially frustrating Sell Lambeth Palace. Stop the politics. secure and permanent future in our their will expressed through the Article 8 reference. If you, as a member of Synod, Shed the vestments. Gary Streeter beloved, broad church. are minded to not accept the legislation because of your convictions, which I recog- MP’s manifesto for next Archbishop Dr Charles Hanson, nise you hold with integrity, now is the time to show that extra level of generosity to Lay member of the General Synod allow the church to move forward. Abstaining is an honourable choice. @itsmotherswork Carlisle Tim Hind, George Osborne organises poll to Vice Chair of the House of Laity show support for child benefit cuts Christian rights Westbury-sub-Mendip gu.com/p/3be2j/tw << Ah, a poll to show what he wants it to show. Sir, Re: Michael Black and John Morgan v. Susanne Wilkinson @GodandPolitics This case has been portrayed as one been codified as part of the ordinary law, text. I personally find it sad that he even felt describes banks as about discrimination and homophobia, whereas freedom of religion has not. How- any need to do so. “exponents of anarchy” and having “no which apparently means fear of sameness. ever, this shows that Parliament and Minis- Rather than making such judgmental socially useful purpose” via My view is that the case involves the diffi- ters regard protection from discrimination statements, ought we not be praying for all @Telegraph soc.li/cUnmDqC culties encountered when legislatures cod- as more important that the right to practise in leadership? That, it seems to me, would ify human rights that are potentially one’s religion. be a much better use of time, and altogeth- @susanemaries inconsistent with each other. For the It is my view that Mrs Wilkinson’s right er more productive. RT @WomenBishops: Let’s hope it’s record, I am opposed to the persecution of to practise and observe her religion in her Major Stephen Poxon, ‘Mitres off!’ to #womenbishops very homosexuals, Christians or anybody else. own home should have taken precedence London, SE1 6BN soon now :) This case seemed to involve a need to over any secular rights provided by Parlia- decide between competing rights in the ment and supranational bodies. Response time @tifferrobinson field of human rights legislation. On the I have asked the same question on dif- @generalsynod is there a way to one hand Messrs. Black and Morgan relied ferent occasions, to a variety of experts, in Sir, Many of us will in the past have written observe general synod in November at on the Equality Act (Sexual Orientation) both of my two committees in the Euro- in to the Government Equalities Office church house as a mere clergyman? Regulations 2007, which would seem to pean Parliament: AFCO - the Constitutional when invited to contribute to the various have been inspired in part by Section 21 of Affairs Committee; and LIBE - the Civil Lib- “consultation responses” exercises. The @incensebomb the Charter of Fundamental Rights and erties, Justice and Home Affairs Commit- GEO always used to reply until the organi- I really don’t think the Freedoms. On the other hand, Mrs Wilkin- tee. The question concerns the Charter of sation moved out of Eland House late last #WomenBishops measure is in the son’s defence seems to have been inspired Fundamental Rights. The question was: year on being subsumed into the Home interests of unity, nor shows by Article 10 of the Charter of Fundamen- “What happens if there should be a conflict Office instead of being a stand-alone Gov- confidence in the faithfulness of God tal Rights, which provides the right, “in between different competing rights within ernment agency (although the GEO has #EnoughWaiting public or in private to manifest religion or the Charter of Fundamental Rights or since moved again as it now comes under belief, in worship, teaching, practice and between the Charter of Fundamental the Department of Culture, Media and @clroters observance”. Rights and the European Convention on Sport). How did it come to pass that lawyers There is an identical provision in Article Human Rights?” I have never received a But, since the “Civil Partnerships Con- have to explain the word respect to 9 of the European Convention on Human satisfactory reply - that is one that answers sultation Responses” exercises last year, Christians? Rights that enshrines a right to, “manifest the question. the GEO has failed to reply to correspon- his religion or belief, in worship, teaching, Andrew Brons, dence of this type. This is not good @BishopSherborne practice and observance”. Member of the European Parliament enough. New twitter address The question is which right should take Yorkshire & the Humber In similar vein, many of us wrote to both @Yes2WomenBishop just launched. precedence: the rights of Messrs Morgan The Law Society and the Queen Elizabeth Worth following. #WomenBishops and Black not to be the objects of discrimi- Graceless II Conference Centre about their cancella- nation or Mrs Wilkinson’s right to be able tion of bookings for the marriage confer- @paulstead13 to practise and observe her religion? It Sir, How unkind, graceless and harsh of ence. The Law Society replied, but not the Pray for Jesus’ second-coming now so would seem that discrimination law will Bob Morris to make such a sweeping, Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre. we don’t have to put up with with always take precedence over law relating entirely unsubstantiated statement regard- This, together with the attitude of the ridiculously inadequate to the freedom of religion - at least when ing church leaders (28 October). Mr Mor- GEO, suggests that the Government is #WomenBishops measure the religion is only Christianity and not a ris excellently demonstrates the adage, showing contempt for members of the pub- religion that has a more favoured status! taught to me at theological college, that a lic who write in expressing their view on follow us It is true that discrimination law has text taken out of context becomes a pre- certain topics. @churchnewspaper on Twitter

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Golan Cabernet Sauvignon Price: approx. £18.00 The Golan Cabernet Sauvignon has a classic Cabernet character but in a recent blind-testing of Israel’s Cabernet Sauvignons, it excelled, taking first place in its price cate- gory. The Golan has light, ripe, berry notes balanced with additional notes of oak and spice due to its six-month aging period in French oak barrels.

Dalton Series Zinfandel Price: approx. £17.00 The Dalton Series Zinfandel is an incredibly powerful red wine. It was an experimental grape variety planted in the Northern Galilee and it appears to have been a successful gamble. The wine has a range of fruity notes from black- currants to plums and complements heavy meat dishes.

Yarden Chardonnay Odem Price: approx. £18.00 Last year was a good year for the Golan Heights Winery. In addition to winning the award for the world’s top wine pro- ducer at Vinitaly 2011, they also won a Grand Gold medal for their Yarden Chardonnay Odem. This white wine is produced from the Odem Organic Vineyard located at the foot of the Hermon Mountain, which many believe is the location for Jesus’ transfiguration. The wine itself is a pot- pourri of aromas and flavours. Blossom, citrus and tropical fruit notes are complemented with vanilla, woody and min- eral flavours. Wine critic Daniel Rogev states that the By Anna Harwood medals for their Odem is “elegance on a grand scale”. Yarden label. In the book of John, we read of the wedding Israeli wine is Recanati White Yasmin at Cana where Jesus miraculously turned becoming more pop- Price: approx. £11.00 water into wine. Jesus produced wine that ular in England with The Recanati White Yasmin is a blend of Sauvignon Blanc was more delicious than that which the wedding guests a wide range of styles on offer to suit every palate and and a small amount of Emerald Riesling. It is a fresh, tropi- had ever tasted before. Lying in the centre of the Galilee budget. This year as Christmas approaches how about a cal and fruity wine, one best drunk cold at the beginning of region, Cana is situated in the heart of the ancient and delicious gift direct from the Holy Land. the meal. It has notes of pear and a little pineapple and its modern Israeli wine-making country, an area that is still subtle sweetness is balanced with a crisp acidity. The wowing wine enthusiasts today. grapes for the White Yasmin are grown in the Jezreel val- Throughout the Old and New Testament, the vine is the Mount Hermon (Red) ley, a location mentioned frequently in the Old Testament defining feature of ancient Israel. Winemaking in Ancient Price: approx. £11.50 and the reported site of the Armageddon. Israel reached its peak during the time of Jesus and in the The Mount Hermon Red is one of the most popular wines books of Mathew, Mark and Luke, Jesus refers to Israel as distributed around England, according to Patrick Leichtag Galil Alon “God’s vineyard”. Travelling around Northern Israel of the Wine Cellar, an independent kosher wine store in Price: approx. £16.00 spreading his good word, Jesus would have been sur- London. A Bordeaux-style blend based on Cabernet Sauvi- The Galil Alon is a special wine, one that under proper con- rounded by lush vineyards and copious wine presses, most gnon, Merlot and Cabernet grapes, the Mount Hermon is ditions will age well for five to seven years from harvest. It notably around Gamla, the ancient Jewish capital of the fruity, easy to drink and very versatile wine enhancing won gold in Israel’s “Best Value” competition but its value region. many styles of cuisine. Interestingly, being one of the most for money should not mask its unusually high quality. The In 636CE, after more than 3,000 years of production, popular wines in Israel, it was the first wine in the country wine was a runaway success when it hit the shelves in wine making in Israel ceased when the Byzantine Chris- to have its label printed in Braille too. Israel and since being imported into the UK has also has tian Empire in Israel fell to the Muslim conquest. The been a surprising hit amongst UK drinkers. The wine is a vines were uprooted and there was a ban imposed on the Gamla Brut blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Petit Verdot and consumption of alcohol. Price: approx. £18.00 Cabernet Franc grapes and its dark, fruity aroma hangs on Nowadays, 2,000 years later, winemaking has returned The Gamla Brut is a crisp, floral, dry sparkling wine, a background of cacao, allspice and honey notes. One can to Israel and in particular to the Northern Galilee and expertly made with the traditional grapes and method also taste a hint of mint and toasted oak lingering on the Golan Heights. The fine basalt soils and fluctuating tem- used in Champagne wines. This wine makes a delicious tongue. peratures have provided ample conditions for world-class aperitif but can also be paired with fruity deserts or a light These featured wines are available in select UK wine stores. wines. Moreover, it was the arrival of the Golan Heights fish meal. Popping open a bottle of bubbly from the Holy All of the above wines and more from across the Holy Land, Winery in the early 1980s that catapulted Israel into the Land on Christmas Eve is a great way to toast the start of are available at: www.justisraeliwine.co.uk or international winemaking scene wining countless gold the festivities. www.kosherwinecellar.co.uk

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from a ‘mono-crop economy’, which he He offers three practical ideas. Firstly, compared to that of Nigeria with its rela- government support to banking should be tionship to oil. He said: “Finance had limited to institutions that have a “a clear become a feature of its own, rather than and explicit social value.” Secondly, there anything with intrinsic value.” should be formal banking qualifications for His remedy is a call for banking to those dealing in more than minimal Andrew Carey: become something more than merely a amounts of money. Thirdly, banks that matter of transactions that rewards the demonstrate social purpose could receive banks. He wants to reorientate the indus- an easier tax regime and a lighter regulato- try, of which he has plenty of working expe- ry touch. View from the Pew rience, towards a more socially useful It is important that these ideas are given purpose of uniting communities and lifting a chance to emerge through the Banking them out of poverty. Standards Commission. And it is equally He says: “It is perfectly possible for an important that even if Bishop Welby is approach to be made that incentivises finan- selected to proceed to Canterbury, his cial services serving people and drawing thoughts are not interrupted. There are people together, going back to their origi- still gaps to fill. He must be given time to A useful contribution nal purpose of re-circulating surplus sav- come up with a definition of ‘social purpose’ ings to areas where investment was that does not at the same time strangle the needed. profit-motive. to the banking debate The task facing the ACC meeting this week he Bishop of Durham, Justin Welby, with some genuinely useful insights on The Anglican Consultative Council meets this week. At the time of going to press we do is articulating ‘some ideas in the what can be done to put things right. not yet know the fate of the Anglican Covenant. Tmist’ to rebuild the banking and Firstly, his analysis of the problems. He Let us not forget that the Covenant was one of a number of recommendations of the financial services industry. points to a lack of purpose in banking, Windsor Report that have been ignored or shelved. The Windsor Report called for mora- In a lecture to a conference of financiers which he describes as anarchy. “One of toria on controversial actions and called upon the North American provinces to withdraw in Zurich he gave the first clear indication the biggest faults in the pre-2008 financial from decision-making bodies. None of this worked and so we were down to the single of the kind of thinking he is contributing to markets was essentially that they were mechanism of an Anglican Covenant. The Covenant has been rejected by a majority of a the Banking Standards Commission, exponents of anarchy… They involved Church of England dioceses and seems likely now to be parked or rejected by the Angli- which was established as an inquiry into wide and frantic activity, often by excep- can Consultative Council. the culture of banking as a result of the tionally intelligent people, working very The Windsor Report was once called the only ‘show in town’. Now it looks to have been 2008 crash. long hours, but they had no socially useful a waste of time, money and expertise. On Bishop Welby’s part there is no purpose. Yet no one has yet come up with a replacement. The crisis is still with us. Anglicans are knee-jerk banker-bashing that has become “The industry was referred to as finan- not in communion with each other, especially in the sense that a number of provinces are so commonplace and tiresome, but a seri- cial services, but in fact it served nothing,” unwilling to participate in ‘structures’ and meetings of the Anglican Communion. There ous reflection on what has gone wrong he said. In fact, he argues the UK suffered remains huge resentment and division and little sign of healing and reconciliation.

Not a grey area A good reason for women bishops Outing the dead is a favourite occupation of some historians but those, like David Starkey, who have claimed that Archbishop was Dawn French has given her fans reason to hope that legislation for women bish- a closet homosexual may have to revise their opinions. In his fascinating ops soon passes General Synod by hinting that the Vicar of Dibley could return new study of Lang to be published next month, Dr Robert Beaken produces to our screens if this happens. French suggested on ITV’s ‘Daybreak’ pro- evidence to show the Archbishop, who remained unmarried all his life, had gramme that the creator of the series, Richard Curtis, was waiting for women to a definite interest in the opposite sex. In his early years as Archbishop of be officially made bishops. Nothing certain, but we could see the Rev Geraldine York (he was appointed at the age of 42) Lang fell in love with Norah Daw- Granger return in a purple cassock to do battle with sexist . Mean- nay, the third child of Viscount Downe. He proposed twice but was not while a Facebook petition is gathering strength to save Aled Jones’ ‘Good Morn- accepted. Later in life, when he was Archbishop of Canterbury, he fell in ing Sunday’ on Radio 2. Church Army Archivist Peter Lewis, who is behind the love with Ann Todd, a petite, blonde, Scots actress. Lang was truly smitten campaign wonders, if ‘faith’ in Aled’s talents can ‘move mountains’ at the BBC. but too aware of the jokes about bishops and actresses to think seriously of As things stand, Aled is set to present only five more programmes. But whether marrying her. His friendship with her even survived her divorce and remar- or not Dibs and Aled bounce back, Jesus continues to be in the news. A website riage despite Lang’s strong views against such a practice. In fact, love for that keeps track of online passwords has reported that ‘Jesus’ has entered the Ann Todd could be said to have caused Lang’s death. He was rushing to list for the first time at 21. The most popular continues to be the highly original catch a tube to keep an appointment with her when he suffered a fatal heart ‘password’. attack at the age of 81. The Whispering Gallery... Advent ready Jewish lawyer defends Christian symbols

As Christians prepare to celebrate Advent two American television stations Westminster Abbey played host last week to Joseph Weiler, the South have announced that when Jesus returns to earth they will cover it live. For African-born Jewish lawyer who successfully defended the right of Italian some time Daystar Television Network has had a 24-hour webcam beaming schools to display the crucifix on their walls. Weiler, an expert on Euro- from the Mount of Olives where it expects Jesus to appear. Now its competi- pean constitutional law, told a large audience that he received a lot of hate tor, Trinity Broadcasting Network, has bought a building next to the one mail from fellow Jews asking how the son of a Lithuanian rabbi could Daystar owns on a hill overlooking defend the cross. But Weiler was unrepentant, saying that Europe should Jerusalem and set up its own studio. embrace its Christian heritage. Removing the crucifixes would have been Israeli critics say the real interest of illiberal, he claimed. In secularist France school walls are covered in both evangelical networks is to prose- numerous symbols, including pictures of Karl Marx in some places. In lytize Jews in Israel. Daystar has 24- Britain the national anthem is a prayer to God to save the Queen. Although hour programming on two Israeli a practising Orthodox Jew, Weiler says that he argued the case for cruci- networks and Trinity is trying to get fixes as a pluralist. He did not raise at the Westminster Abbey lecture views its own network. Of course there is some dispute about exactly where Jesus he has expressed elsewhere on the crucifixion. He has argued that accord- will return. The Catholic Apostolic Church believed he would come to ing to Deuteronomy 13 the Jewish authorities were justified in seeking to Bloomsbury and built the magnificent Church of Christ the King to accom- have Jesus put to death as a false prophet. Jews should accept responsibili- modate him. Today this building has been restored by the Catholic Apostolic ty but not guilt for the death of Jesus, he claims. trustees and is the headquarters of Forward in Faith. So far no sign of Amer- ican web cams there. November 4, 2012 www.englandonsunday.com E3

formed by these influences. But he is there is Sentamu, exemplifying the hero- able to observe the world around him ic virtues that would make him a candi- and change his mind when circum- date for canonisation in another church. stances demand it, and enjoy the rewards A High Court judge in his 20s he would of doing so. have lost his life if he had not fled Idi Trying to look at the world today Amin. A man of great character, great Ruth Gledhill through the eyes of the young children I obduracy, great commitment who knew know, I see a world no less judgmental when to get out. Perhaps not mild and View from Fleet Street and damning than that of Henry’s grand- meek enough for the frightened Church mother, but in other ways. Following the of England of today. examples of too many of their parents, There is Justin Welby, another fantasti- the great god money is worshipped, fol- cally strong character, a character that he lowed closely by the god celebrity. All of has demonstrated not just in the short this is underpinned by the terrible deadly time of his senior appointment as Bishop motivating drive of greed. Apparently of Durham, but previously in the oil unstoppable greed. But left to them- industry. selves, in spite of all this, I observe that There is , Graham The eyes of children what children value above all else is James, a discreet but courageous diplo- ow many of us as we read the Narnia tiser in Uttoxeter. friendship with their fellow children. mat. He is meek - but in the best possible books as children, realised they were The challenge of speaking in this debate, Friendship and all the moral obligations way. If there is such a thing as muscular HChristian allegory dressed up as fanta- not ostensibly my area of expertise, given I it brings - love, loyalty, duty, obligation meekness, he is it. sy? I certainly didn’t understand why or how am neither a psychologist nor educationalist, and the rest, the moral underpinnings of There is James Jones, Bishop of Liver- this was the case, even though my clergyman was enormously stimulating. One of the most a stable society. And this is the lesson pool. He is neither meek nor mild - father tried to explain it to me, and although I interesting fiction writers on the scene at the that a child reading Michelle Magorian’s except when you meet him and talk to certainly understood the difference between moment in terms of the development of child Just Henry will learn, without any help him face to face. Then he is full of Aris- good and bad, and why it was a good lesson character is Michelle Magorian. Goodnight from religion. totelian self-examination and endearing, to learn that failure was often necessary to Mister Tom, the play based on her book of In particular, I want to refer to the wry humour. Another man of extraordi- learn the lessons needed for success. the same name, is about to succeed Blood question of character in the context of nary political courage. The man who In his latest book A Lion’s World: into the Brothers at the Phoenix in the West End. The choosing the next Archbishop of Canter- brought justice for the Hillsborough 96 Heart of Narnia, Rowan Williams begins with main character in that, William Beech, has an bury, a choice that might well be known when just when it seemed it would never an epigraph from Francis Spufford’s book, abusive mother who is a religious nutcase. by the end of this week. come. The Child That Books Built: “Whereof we can- We watch his character develop through Whether we like it or not, we cannot And finally, running with the front five, not speak, thereof we must write children’s trauma and relationship. help there being runners and riders. though not to rule out the back of the books.” As John Gray pointed out in his New But I want to recommend also her more And this is the tightest race yet in liv- field just yet, the , John Statesman review, Spufford is himself refer- recent book, Just Henry, which is full of wis- ing memory. The Crown Nominations Pritchard, another cleric who might give encing Ludwig Wittgenstein: “Whereof one dom easily accessible to children confused Commission have has the form before an impression of meekness but who is cannot speak, thereof one must be silent.” by the bewildering messages of today’s secu- them. Instead of looking at fetlocks and not in the least, as I know personally A few days ago I took part in a debate for larised society. forelocks, they have looked at faith and because he once told me off once about The Battle of Ideas at the Barbican. I imagine Religion plays little part in Just Henry. formation. something. He’s just written a special I was asked to speak because of what I had Instead, he is a boy who has a strong charac- Why is this or that man of good charac- prayer for National Parenting Week that learned about character, particularly with ter for a grandmother, a woman full of the ter? How do they embody their faith? begins tomorrow - a prayer we ran in The regard to religion through my 25 years of prejudices of her time, mainly around the sta- What Christian influences have shaped Times on Saturday, advocating ‘slow par- work as a journalist on and before tus of mothers who are married against those them? What can they bring to the party, enting’. that on the Daily Mail and Post, who are not, and women who are married to what can they do in turn to shape the One reason I love my job is because a career that actually began when I was tech- war heroes against those who are married to Church and the world? the world in which I work, the world of nically barely more than child on the Adver- supposed deserters. Henry absorbs and is And of those in the running to succeed, faith, truly is full of good people. Judy West’s

A challenge to give Notes, Quotes & Anecdotes

At a church meeting a very wealthy man rose to tell the rest Urban Myths of those present about his Christian faith. There is a story that when Harry Truman was “I’m a millionaire,” he said, “and I attribute it all to the rich speaking at a Grange convention in Kansas City, blessings of God in my life. I remember the turning point in Mrs Truman and a friend were in the audience. my faith. I had just earned my first dollar and I went to a Truman in his speech said, “I grew up on a farm church meeting that night. The speaker was a missionary and one thing I know—farming means manure, who told about his work. I knew that I only had a dollar bill manure, manure, and more manure.” and had to either give it all to God’s work or nothing at all. So At this, Mrs Truman’s friend whispered to her, at that moment I decided to give my whole dollar to God. “Bess, why on earth don’t you get Harry to say “I believe that God blessed that decision, and that is why I fertilizer?” am a rich man today.” “Good Lord, Helen,” replied Mrs Truman, “You He finished and there was an awed silence at his testimony have no idea how many years it has taken me to as he moved toward his seat. get him to say manure!” As he sat down a little old lady sitting in the same pew leaned over and said to him: “I dare you to do it again.”

Getting the message across? Most people already know what they’re doing wrong. It makes you think… When I get them to church When pointing out a mistake by I want to tell them that you another person, always consider the can change. person’s feelings. Milton Berle was Church Typos Joel Osteen dining with his wife, Ruth, in a Scouts are saving aluminum Hollywood restaurant. When a waiter cans, bottles, and other items to put too much pepper on her salad, Mrs, be re-cycled. Proceeds will be Berle tasted it and said, “Hmm. Needs used to cripple children. more salad.”

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ifty years on, James Bond is still Perhaps the interest in the how and where beating the baddies. In Skyfall (cert. indicates that the storyline is really a bit F12A), Bond (Daniel Craig) gets shot, thin, but there’s enough bright dialogue to feels his age (not quite keeping pace with sustain the impression that director Sam the timescale of the series) and gets to Mendes and the writing team are taking it grips with one of the best Bond villains yet. seriously. Javier Bardem plays the mysterious That includes a quote from Tennyson Raoul Silva, and all the effort he puts in (“that which we are, we are; one equal turns out to be not the usual megalomania temper of heroic hearts”). The quips are but a simple quest for revenge, with M few and largely thrown away, but (Judi Dench) his target. Bardem, having occasionally raise a decent laugh. played one of the most chilling screen New faces include Ben Whishaw as a murderers in No Country For Old Men new Q, though now rather more interested (2007), takes to this easily. in tracking technology than old-fashioned It’s all going wrong for M though, gadgetry, and Ralph Fiennes as an MP hauled before a Parliamentary committee who chairs the Intelligence and Security after the MI6 building by the Thames is Committee, and has his own credentials in blown up. In one of the less plausible plot the field. The new Bond girl is Sévérine ideas, Bond eventually bundles her off to (French TV actress Bérénice Marlohe), Scotland for her protection – yes, let’s go but of course we will not see her again. to a remote house (Bond’s childhood It’s a fairly safe retread, but it’s a home) where a villain can easily find them technical delight, and well up the list of and lay siege, with only the old retainer best Bond movies. The test is getting to Kincade (Albert Finney) as back-up. see it before everyone knows what The opening credits are about 15 Locations take us round the world as town on an island in Japan, but a lot of the happens. minutes in, after a car chase, motorbike usual – Istanbul, Shanghai, and spectacular locations are sets created at chase (across the same Istanbul rooftops subterranean London, filmed in the Old Pinewood studios. There’s some cinematic Next week: The Sapphires (released featured in Taken 2), a train chase, a fight Vic Tunnels under Waterloo station sleight of hand too, as an aerial shot shows next Wednesday) is a fine story, with some on top of the train, and a dramatic choice (though apparently based on the Bond in a high-rise swimming pool in facts behind it, of four Australian facing Bond’s glamorous colleague Eve misapprehension that “Granborough Shanghai (Craig in blue trunks again) but aboriginal girls forming a group and (Naomie Harris). Licensed to kill, she has Road” was an old London tube station cuts to close-ups at Virgin Active in Canary touring Vietnam to entertain troops during the fighting pair on the train in her sights rather than way out in Metroland). Wharf. the war. A 10-minute standing ovation at but cannot be sure of hitting Bond’s Suspension of disbelief is a given anyway – You can spot references to other Bond the Cannes film festival was early reward, opponent rather than Bond, then she gets do they not use safety glass in Shanghai movies (and the covers come off his old but a genuinely feel-good movie is always the order from M – “Take the shot!” Roll skyscrapers? Aston Martin) and maybe even a touch of welcome. credits, themselves a work of art. The villain’s secret lair is an abandoned Richard Hannay in the flight to Scotland. Steve Parish

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The War on Heresy years ago but it has been under critical RI Moore examination for some time as historians Profile, hb, £25.00 have started to subject documents and records of the period to sustained analysis. RI Moore claims that European history Instead of obscure clerics dabbling in mys- took a new turning in 1022, the year which ticism and magic, the clerks at saw the burning of 13 promi- Orleans came to be seen as victims of nent clerics at Orleans, the a show trial conducted for political first time people had been reasons. put to death for heresy since According to RI Moore a key to the end of the Roman Empire understanding the origins of the so- 600 years before. The great called ‘Cathar heresy’ lies in the war on heresy had begun. It reform movement launched by the was to lead to some appalling Papacy in the eleventh century. acts of savagery. After the Attempts were made to end the town of Bram was captured in practice of ‘simony’ in which cler- 1210 the garrison was allowed ics bought their positions and to to retreat with all their noses enforce the rule of celibacy. Some cut off and their eyes cut out reformers became keen on advo- except for one leader left to cating the ‘apostolic life’ and on guide them. denouncing the sins of the clergy. In some The ‘holy inquisition’ was not yet created places this was acceptable; in other areas but inquisitors across Western Europe such conduct aroused the suspicions of the started to use the procedure of ‘inquisitio’ local bishop. borrowed from Roman law in which indi- With reform went an attempt to assert viduals were put on oath and forced to give the status and power of the clergy leading information. In 1252 Innocent IV to a decree of the Lateran Council of 1215 allowed inquisitors to use torture as a last that all Catholics were to make their con- resort and in certain defined circum- fession to a priest at least once a year. But stances. By the beginning of the C13th the just as the official reform movement spon- church was, for the first time, giving its sored by the hierarchy was attempting to explicit endorsement to the death penalty strengthen the sacramental system many for heresy. of the popular advocates of reform were One of the great puzzles is where all the rejecting the mass and the clericalist sys- outside the institutional church. They were period when a new clerical elite became heresy came from. Contemporaries spoke tem that went with it in favour of a church quickly labelled heretics. important and universities started to of a revival of Gnosticism which had spread they saw described in the Acts of the Apos- Political factors soon entered into the war appear in Paris and Bologna. It was from from the Bogomils of Bulgaria to Western tles. on heresy. It proved a potent means by scholars in the universities, educated with Europe and historians at first accepted this Moore describes how Archbishop Nor- which the French king could exert his the works of St Augustine, that allegations explanation. The Albigensians or Cathars bert of Magdeburg attempted to gather authority over the South and break the about dualism and Manicheanism came. against whom Simon de Montfort led a cru- around him a mixed community of men power of Count Raymond of Toulouse. RI Moore has written a brilliant book, sade were supposed to have been dualists, and women living the apostolic life. When Moore stresses that the rapid growth of aimed at the general reader. Other histori- believers in the Manichean heresy that St the church broke up these mixed houses cities in the early decades of the thirteenth ans will challenge points he has made but Augustine had abandoned when he and attempted to impose a more regular century led to social dislocation and an my suspicion is that his overall interpreta- embraced the Catholic faith. version of the religious life upon their increase in inequality. The urban masses tion will stand the test of scholarly debate. This version of the Albigensian crusade members, many of the men drifted away were volatile and vulnerable, craving for was still taught when I read history 45 and tried to lead a life of poverty and purity excitement and respect. This was also a Paul Richardson The latest religious books reviewed The Oxford Handbook of Preaching 1681-1901 edited by word re view of this book before he died. It was also knowledge of New Testament scholarship up to date. Mar- Keith Francis and Wi lliam Gibson (OUP) covers the ‘gold- reviewed by AN Wilson among others. Chesterton was a tin makes a case for the importance of the New Testament, en age of preaching’ when printed sermons outsold other great apologist for Christianity as well as a brilliant writer describes the Graeco-Roman world of the time, looks at works for much of the period until the middle of the 19th on Charles Dickens and other subjects. A paperback edi- theological themes, and examines the New Testament. Century. Sermons could be important in shaping political tion of this important book makes it available to a wider cir- Immigration is a political issue in Britain and much of opinion before the rise of the mass media. This collection cle of re aders. Europe as well as in the US. Care of migrants is a major has contributions by a wide range of church historians. No Dale B Martin has written an excellent introduction to pastoral issue for the churches but migrants also re present serious theological library should be without it but general the New Testament in his new book New Testament Histo- an evangelistic opportunity. In Asylum Seeking, Migration re aders will also find much of interest. ry and Literature in the Yale Open Courses series (Yale). and Church (Ashgate), Susanna Snyder looks at the way OUP has also re printed in paperback Ian Kerr’s biogra- This is a good introduction for students and a valuable aid churches are supporting asylum seekers, explores biblical phy of Chesterton. Christopher Hitchens wrote a 3,000- to help those who studied some years ago to bring their teaching about welcoming strangers, and examines the fears and hostility provoked by immigration. She invites a more complex and nuanced response by the churches to immigration. CEN reviewer Andrew Gregory is one of those quoted on the cover of Mark Goodacre’s Thomas and the Gospels (SPCK). Gregory writes: “Goodacre offers a bold and distinctive approach to the ongoing debate about the nature of the re lationship between the ‘Gospel of Thomas’ and the synoptic gospels. Rightly re jecting the tendency to label and thereby dismiss opposing views as either ‘liberal’ or ‘conservative’, he focuses instead on the textual evidence on which any responsible historical conclusion must be reached.” Trevor Dennis re tire d from Chester Cathedral in 2010. He is a biblical scholar who is adept at producing poems, re flections and stories that bring the Bible alive. God in our midst (SPCK) is a new collection that helps readers to engage with scripture in a fresh and imaginative way. Neil Evans, Director of Ministry for the Diocese of London, has written a guide to ministerial development Development in Ministry (SPCK) that deserves to be widely used. Evans has a doctorate in the professional development of clergy and he has also worked as a parish priest in both the inner city and the suburbs. NE www.enl 5andonb1nda4.rom s o, emceg uy 2v02 The tell-tale signs of the season

Catherine Fox The other sure sign that autumn is upon us — apart from the appearance of the Catherine Fox spawn of Shelob in our homes — is the arrival of Christmas goods on the super- market shelves in September. Before long the mince pies will be jostling with the A novel view of the week Valentine’s Day cards and Easter eggs. Why don’t we just amalgamate all our sep- arate festivals into one manageable festival and call it mammon? That was just me getting my Bah Humbug out of the way before Advent, which I hope means that I will be able to enjoy Advent properly, and focus on the Real Meaning Of Christ- mas, just as all those kind Christmas newsletters from friends are always exhort- ing me to do. A timely reminder for clergy families, who might otherwise forget to do this in the distracting round of services, Bible readings, Christingles, sermons, carols and prayers that clutter our lives. It’s autumn, even if you are And that, positively, is my last snipe at Christmas round robins for the year. Or until the first one arrives, at any rate. Or until somebody writes in to the editor pointing out that I have misused the term ‘round robin’, whichever happens soon- er. I get extremely shirty when people point out this kind of error; either because a) I am perfectly well aware that my usage is ‘non-standard’, I have done it on pur- still waiting for summer pose or b) I have genuinely made a mistake and hate to admit it. Is it sinful to make mistakes, or is it just human? If so, did Jesus ever make a mistake? Did he ever act with the best of intentions, then discover with a lurch of dread that the results e are now officially one month into quite. Here we have no abiding city: it is impos- were not what he imagined? When he asked his disciples ‘Do you want to leave autumn. It began on 22 September this sible for that verse not to spring to mind. We too?’ was he racked with doubt, did he wonder if he’d got it wrong? Is that what Wyear. I thought it might be helpful to know that this is true at all times and in all drove him off up mountains alone to pray to his father? point this out, in case any of you were still wait- places this side of glory, but when you move I turn this kind of thing round in my mind when I consider the verse from ing for summer to happen. Summer happened house or travel, that is when you feel the truth Hebrews: ‘For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our elsewhere this year, in drought-stricken areas of it. I keep finding myself bemused by what weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without where they would have been glad of our rain. must be obvious to people who grew up round sin.’ There’s a tendency to canter over the first part of that verse and arrive too Unfortunately it has not proved economically here. I stood, for example, in front of a clothes quickly at the ‘yet without sin’ part; to allow the human Jesus to be swallowed up viable for us to transfer our surplus, so we are shop called ‘The Way We Wear’, unable to in the godhead. As though he carried omniscience around like a mobile in his stuck with it. On the bright side, it has been a make it out, not getting it, until I experimental- back pocket, only with Google switched off. He could have explained quantum bumper year for truffles. If you know a truffle ly said it out loud in a local accent. mechanics and told us Hilary Mantel was going to win the Booker if he’d wanted when you see one, or own a truffle hound, or Yes, the hapless southerner needs a helping to. But that kind of high priest is of little comfort if you are feeling lost and in the even a pig (they are rather good at finding truf- hand from time to time. A fellow ex-pat told me wrong and a long way from home. fles apparently), now is your chance to make a the other day that he went into a coffee shop small fortune. Truffles are a type of fungus, I and ordered a latté. A lah-tay, as we southern- think. They grow at the roots of certain sorts of ers pronounce it. ‘You what?’ asked the barista. Close Encounters — Hallowe’en tree. The kind you get in a box from Thorn- The next person in the queue leant forward This year in we will be having a ‘Night of the Living Dead’ ton’s are not genuine truffles at all, as you will and translated: ‘He means a latty.’ service for Hallowe’en. Any teenagers brave enough are invited to come along and have discovered by now if you have attempted The queues in shops are a nice feature of Liv- confront their own inner werewolf, vampire or zombie. When this service was pio- to use them in home-made ravioli. erpool life. When my sons were small my most neered two years ago, it created a bit of stir, especially, perhaps, amongst those Such are my autumnal musings as I sit in my heinous maternal crime was talking to people who didn’t attend. Letters were written. The clergy were accused of encouraging study looking down over Liverpool to the in shops and trying to be funny. Now I find the worship of ‘satin’. Now, there probably are priests guilty of an idolatrous over- Mersey. It still feels a bit like living abroad. The myself in a city where this is regarded as nor- fondness of silky vestments, but my impression is that we are a little more robust- natives are friendly, but it is not home yet, not mal. Every queue here contains a comedian. ly evangelical in Liverpool cathedral. Janey Lee Grace Live Healthy! Live Happy! Shower every day? Mais non!

I spotted the article last week in the Daily Mail, ‘A esce: I’m not saying we shouldn’t wash but the shower every day? Mais Non – say the French.’ As obsession with showering and hair-washing every part of a report on Global Handwashing Day last day, and sometimes several times a day with chemi- week it was revealed that one in 10 French people cal detergents, has gone too far. admit that they don’t bother to shower every day. You’re flinching as you read I can tell but think Quite right I say and before you scream – oh mucky about it, years ago most families had merely the less, yet in contrast 11 per cent go to the other extreme by showering – girl… let me tell you that in my view most of us wash ‘weekly bath’ which all the family had a dip in – the some may say excessively — several times a day. too often using harsh detergents that are extremely baby last – hence the expression ‘Don’t throw the I flinched along with you when I read that hand-washing is also not a bad for our skin and the environment. Now before baby out with the bath water!’ priority, barely half of adults surveyed said they always wash their you admonish me for being disgusting, let me acqui- Of course in those days that same ‘grey water’ hands with soap after going to the toilet! Aaagh – that’s taking things would then have been ladled too far even for me. into a bucket and used to water We do need to avoid being over-sanitised and too ‘clean’ but hand- the plants. So much for us washing before preparing food, going to the loo and after being on pub- 43210//..-0..,0++.**.)0 inventing grey water systems lic transport is a no-brainer. The tricky issue is what to use, clearly I’m ('&%1'0$$#0"".!'0 1'$ &1 for purpose built eco homes not a fan of harsh shower gels and soaps and definitely not the chemi- and trying to be eco, back then cal hand sanitisers: the good news is you can keep the germs at bay 10!#0'1 &$)0$ #0.) $)!10!#10,.'0,! !'1 it was all par for the course! with one of the more natural soaps available such as those from 1)1'& $.)#0.$)0 210('&%1'0/..-0.$1 % So what’s going on in France? http://www.sedbergh-soap.co.uk/, www.simplysoaps.com and the 3.0,$)0.! 0*.'10&.! 0 210.'-0.,0& Well they do seem to be wonderful Goats milk soap from www.chucklinggoat.co.uk. .$1 %0 2& 0&&)1#0&01) !'$1#. embracing the olden days. It To sanitise the hands go DIY: in a small spray bottle add approx 10 #'$ !&01* seems the bath is definitely out drops of Tea Tree Oil, two drops of Lavender Oil, two drops of Grape- +.) & 0&)0..21&0..)0 0 0 of fashion, only 10 per cent take fruit Seed Extract and about three drops of Peppermint or Lemon .'0 .$)0..)$)10#.'!- to the tub once a week. Accord- Essential Oil; add some filtered water and a drop of White vinegar to ing to the research one in 29 preserve. 3210(('&%1'0//..-0.$1 %01$# 1'10++2&'$ %0.00++.0$*$ 10%0!&'&) 110.  adults shower once a week or Keep the germs at bay naturally! Leader & Comment Sunday November 4, 2012 www.churchnewspaper.com 9 Comment Virtue is needed in our professions Time to listen to the

The most recent edition of Radio 4’s discussion programme ‘The Moral Maze’ included a robust and strangely honest consideration of virtues and our institutions. To hear the BBC host a show in which the term ‘virtue’ was a part is welcome, and some interesting ‘witnesses’ voices of women were brought on to be questioned by the panel. Christian ears pricked up at the arrival of Philip Blond, think tanker at one time to David Cameron and now website entrepreneur. He was refreshingly direct in In another era and in another culture the early his view that the professions had given up being social agencies pro- stories of Jesus’ resurrection were carried to the moting and forming people of virtue for the greater good of the com- disciples by “just women”. The women were first at munity, instead being individuals keen to make a good living as useful the tomb, the first to meet the risen Jesus and the managers. first to tell the good news. These marginalised peo- He gave the examples of the police and nursing as two professions James ple knew what was really going on and, thankfully, currently in the news, through Hillsborough and the Asian sex gangs they persisted with their claim that the Lord had failures, and through the rising tide of complaints at cruel nursing care risen; he has risen indeed! of the elderly. Blond argued that the vocational side of professions, the Catford Just when the church might offer the nation a calling to do something good for others, was now gone. In effect he moral context for the Savile abuse story, this is a was echoing Alasdair MacIntyre’s well-known book After Virtue. He sobering thought. We lack the moral authority that was enthusiastically supported by the Jewish columnist Melanie we would like because paedophilia has been an all Phillips, who added the point that the state had taken over the running too common phenomenon within our doors, and of the professions and inserted its own value systems while uprooting the voice of women has often been ignored. the wisdom of generations lying behind the traditional ethics and voca- It doesn’t stop there. In wider society women tion of the professions. He’s the secular saint that no one dared challenge. often lack a voice. Recently the only woman chief In this she was in effect stating the classic case made by Edmund ’s deception, scarring the lives of a executive at a FTSE 100 company announced her Burke when he famously criticized the French Revolutionaries for staggering number of people, has left many who departure. Radio 4’s Today programme only has their destruction of the many independent and historic agencies in worked with him feeling dirty by association. How one woman presenter and few women can be France, the guilds of craftsmen, of lawyers and educators, and the could possibly 400 people or more have been taken termed ‘opinion formers’. church. The state had imposed its own direct power and control into all in by his scheming persona? What did we miss? It shouldn’t be like this. areas of life, leaving society with no independent bodies and customs. I thought I was the only one who found the pre- Perhaps this goes some way to explaining why The state was in total and direct control. And we could well see our senter of Jim’ll Fix It to be strangely sinister. Now I the social and spiritual capital of the church is not own post-1997 cultural revolution in much the same light: the General discover that I was not alone. Yet as the host of the held in higher regard; it is mainly women who keep Medical Council, for example, controls the profession directly, top Radio 1 discussion programmes Savile’s Travels it going. If some men would corroborate the down, by state appointment, rather than the Royal Colleges of top clini- and Speak Easy, I found him to be reasonable, intel- rumour that Jesus of Nazareth is alive then perhaps cians. This was done in the light of Shipman’s criminal activities, and ligent and convincing. Using a veteran to anchor yet it has not improved regulation a whit. the speech segment of an otherwise music station, And so with nursing: the profession was given into the hands of the the BBC seemed to have made the right choice. polytechnic culture of the 1960s, which immediately stripped out any Amongst the archive clips being aired to go Christian vocational imperative whatsoever. Virtues are no longer rele- beside the latest revelations of the knighted broad- vant to our caring professions. caster, I wonder if a researcher has yet found him Matthew Taylor of the far left, another panellist, rejected Blond’s commenting on paedophilia. It’s hard to believe analysis, saying that there ‘never was a golden age’, a mantra often trot- that the issues didn’t come up. ted out against those who point to declining basic standards in contrast Only a few years before his death I bumped into to traditional ways. Of course no system is perfect, but cruelty by nurs- Savile at an exclusive London club in fashionable es was offending the very ideal of Nightingale and explicit training in Pall Mall. He was propping up the bar, noticeably kindness, part of the syllabus itself. Taylor was happy to see our secu- alone in a crowd. Like many fading stars, his eyes lar brave new world displace virtue. Giles Fraser on the panel said that were searching across the room to find someone he the church itself needed to speak up for virtue and vocation far more: could perform to with tales of his life and charitable we cannot disagree with him! endeavours. How did he go undetected for so long and by so many? The Church of England Newspaper On the night that the BBC screened its Panorama with Celebrate magazine incorporating The Record and Christian Week investigation into the whole sorry affair I didn’t Published by Religious Intelligence Ltd. know which channel to watch. Would the ITV night- Jimmy Savile Company Number: 3176742 ly news give the most objective account, or would Publisher: Keith Young MBE the BBC have more of an inside edge? And is it bet- ter to watch the Panorama revelations on BBC 1 or those outside the church might start to believe the discussion, broadcast at exactly the them. 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He is reported as saying The ruling last week in favour of low-paid women does not accept responsibility for any material lost or damaged. that he couldn’t pursue the Savile story because the against sends an encour- Christian Weekly Newspapers Trustees: Robert Leach (020 8224 5696), Lord Carey accusations had come from “just the women” who aging signal that they are being heard. By including of Clifton, The Rt Rev Michael Nazir-Ali, The Rt Rev Pete Broadbent, Dr Elaine were the alleged victims. 16- and 17-year-olds in the forthcoming referendum Storkey, The Rev Peter Brown That they were under age and sometimes resi- on Scottish independence is a way of enfranchising dents in approved schools only made their word the same age group for which Savile was a predator. The Church of England Newspaper, even less reliable. 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Yo-ho-ho it’s an intern’s life for me! FOUR WAYS TO KEEP WARM Bake Something Dress Warmly (BBF) Meeting and learning from awesome people, visiting amazing places all over the UK with the Cakes, casseroles or Beanie Best Friend. option of going further afield, working hard and playing harder and I've only just started! Yo-ho-ho soups – it all keeps you Thankfully, woolly hats it's an interns life for me! busy and keeps you are very ‘in’ right now. I’ve just started my year out with CVM (Christian Vision for Men). They are a movement that warm, while saving Hiding bad hair days, dying disasters and keep- aims to fight against the decline of men in the church. They also deal with big issues like money by making food ing you toasty – this pornography and abuse against women. As an intern it’s my job to learn as much as I possibly can from scratch. Get the beanie will be your new about men’s ministry, write blogs and resources, create promotional media, do admin work and apron on. best friend this winter. keep everyone topped up with tea and coffee. I have a real interest in film making and photography and have had many opportunities to use those gifts for the glory of God. God has started to speak to me and inspire me like Exercise never before. He’s put things on my heart Just doing 20 minutes of cardio exercise is proven to that before I’d never even thought about. I get keep you warm well after the workout is over. Get in to spend time in His Word daily, I get to learn shape for those Christmas parties while raising you body temperature during these chilly day, and don’t from very wise and Godly people and I have worry: dance games on the console count! opportunities to study and form opinions on controversial topics like abortion and homosexuality. I don’t know if you’ve got your whole future planned out or if you’re still wondering what Knit you’re going to be doing next week but if you Either a beanie to keep you warm or a haven’t already, maybe think about what you whole cardi if you’re could achieve if you took a bit of time out for a up to the challenge – few months, a year or maybe even a few years. knitting is all the rage. Think about what your skills and passions are. There are loads of Chances are that there’s a Christian tutorials on YouTube organisation or charity out there that God could to teach you the nee- use you in. dle-know-how so A verse that comes to mind is Romans 5:8 “but there’s no excuse. Get God shows his love for us in that while we were some new clothes for the price of a ball of still sinners, Christ died for us.” wool! Christ died for us even though we continue to turn against Him again and again. How much more should we do for Him. As Christians we should constantly be looking for opportunities to serve our saviour. An internship, whether it be for a year or just a few weeks, is an amazing way of doing that. You never know what God might have planned for you! Why don’t you take 5 minutes now and Google something you’re particularly passionate about, see if there’s an organisation or charity who share your passion and who are in desperate need of a fresh young face and a maybe HERO OF THE MONTH a fresh cup of tea or coffee as well. Andy Granda Halha. They’re Intern at CVM a group of ‘yarn bombers’ who are going around the streets of Portugal covering objects BAND OF THE MONTH (lampposts, tree branches, sign posts) in colourful, knitted The Wooden Sky. A folky mix of guitar, creations. What’s not to violins, bass, piano and vocals, there is no love? Walking home in better soundtrack to your winter the cold is not fun, but if hibernation that this band. Currently the streets were touring Europe, their songs were written covered in knitting I during snowy winters in Toronto and think I could bare it a manage to warm even the coldest night little bit more, could with their mellow songs and thoughtful you? lyrics.

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Light in the darkness I have not done a serious comparison of Tyndale House and correspondents these two different weekly productions. Sir, The sagas of the Chief Whip and Sir, On 25 October you published a letter responding to a sensible letter by the Rev This is a general impression, similar to the Jimmy Savile this week share the problem Peter Ould on the subject of clergy who feel same-sex attraction but wish to remain one the Conservatives have put over as of society’s fear of truth, preferring the within the boundaries of traditional Christian teaching on sexual practice. The letter “posh toffs”, and maybe equally erroneous. keeping up of appearances for politicians appeared completely to misconstrue Mr Ould’s original letter. The response was I also appreciate the appearance of Judy and celebrities alike. When the light of signed as from: “Dr Christopher Knight, Tyndale House, Cambridge” West’s half page, which partially compen- truth emerges it is painful for those who This signature could give the impression that Dr Knight represented Tyndale sates for the semi-demise of Catherine Fox. like to hide in the darkness of pretence. House, or was a member of staff, or at the very least had a right to use this as his insti- But in general, I do need The War Cry. J Longstaff, tutional affiliation. As Warden of Tyndale House I can assure you that none of these is Tony Cullingford, Woodford Green the case. Tewkesbury The House is of course a residential community and at any one time at least 60 peo- ple might therefore claim it as their address. However, we can find no record that Dr Knight has ever been part of this community, had the House as his address, or had the The Church and Why the gay issue is right to claim the House as his institution of affiliation. It is nevertheless flattering that someone not affiliated with our institution would think that their letter would carry weddings important greater weight through the addition of the affiliation. Peter Williams Sir, I hear with alarm that senior clerics in Sir, Mrs S Wilson asks why so much fuss is Tyndale House the Church of England are advocating that made of the heterosexual/homosexual the churches should market themselves as issue and not on issues such as women providers of wedding venues. who wished to marry but never could. I became involved in the Church to mar- Whilst I fully sympathise with anyone who King, after studying sociology, studied ket Jesus Christ. Yes, it would be nice for wished to marry and never did and agree theology at a bastion of liberalism: Crozer Church struggles more people to want to be married in a this is just as painful a cross on a personal Theological Seminary. His surviving Sir, “Count your blessings” applies to my church building, but I would like to see it level, the reason why the papers show that while there he denied the situation, as a member of an ecumenical as some sort of recognition of the place of heterosexual/homosexual issue is so divinity of Christ, the Scriptures as God’s Housegroup. So when I am fed up with the the Church body in the community. One important is as follows. Word and many doctrines of the Creed. In struggles and tedious arguments about suspects that the marketing would be Firstly, the various approaches to this his later writings and speeches, which homosexuality, women bishops and the aimed more at things like the historic issue reveal not just a view on this matter of apply Christian symbolism for political unhelpful antics of Anglicans in USA and buildings, church bells and church choirs. sexuality but about one’s whole view of ends, he tells us he sees his Promised Land Zimbabwe (faithfully recorded by the The Church needs to use marketing as a scripture, the work of the Holy Spirit, the as an earthly one, one he probably will CEN), I can turn to The War Cry, given to way of presenting the Gospel not to treat its relationship between the church and the never enter. me each week by one of our Salvation resources as a commodity for financial world, the role of sanctification and so on. With no divine Judgement ahead, it is Army members. Here there is always good gain. There is a theological dispute going on not surprising he committed plagiarism to news, encouragement and snappy articles. Not only is this an inappropriate manner over this issue in the Church of England, get his Doctorate, became an inveterate Don’t get me wrong. Good old CEN does for the Church to behave, it would present but it is endemic of a much deeper and his- liar and scandalously and repeatedly broke record some good news, and cannot be an entirely incorrect image to the people, toric disparity in theological views on a his marriage vows, cheating on his wife to blamed for the tedium of some aspects of who largely already have a misconception wide range of credal issues within the have numerous affairs, causing many, the C of E. of what we are. Church of England which up to now have including Lyndon Johnson, to call King a Incidentally, on the subject of tedium, I Colin Bricher, managed to co-exist, but (as with Women “hypocritical preacher”. wonder how many readers really give good Northampton Bishops) are now beginning to suffer from Our Church holds, with the Western attention to the long, long letters, written some serious fissures. Nicene Creed, that the Holy Spirit spoke by some correspondents? Secondly, here in Britain we are already through the prophets and thus can speak seeing Christians in court over matters today. Yet so can the Father of Lies, and related to sexuality as there is a clear con- hence we need God’s mind in Scripture to flict between some of an evangelical per- discern between the two. suasion and the now strongly liberal Further tests are: “the fruit of the Spirit political, legal and cultural establishment. is in all goodness and righteousness and Therefore this is a very relevant subject. truth” (Eph. 5:9). The Spirit of prophecy Finally, as we have seen in the United guides into true Truth and just Justice, States, it is an issue that has caused the exalts and glorifies the Christ of Scripture Anglican Church to split into two there. (John 16:13-14). The purpose of true Were this to happen in Britain, and I have prophecy is to exhort and strengthen every expectation that a similar breaking God’s people in such things (1 Cor. 14:3). in two will happen here in the next 10 to 20 While prophecy may have a predictive years, the split will be a far more serious element that comes to pass, we are split as evangelicals and conservative warned it may still be false if the prophet Anglo-Catholics make up a much greater draws us to go after other gods that are proportion of the churchgoing landscape not the God of Scripture. When this hap- in British than it does in pens we are not to hearken to such American Anglicanism. prophets, but walk after God and keep his My point, as I have shown through my commandments (Deut. 13:1-4). As Isaiah own prevarication over recent months, is enjoins: “To the law and to the testimony, that it is very important for us to come to a if they speak not according to this word, it clear conclusion about our own theological is because there is no light in them.” position, so that when the issues really (8:20). start to cause serious division in the Serena wants to believe in dreams and Church of England, we are all able to stand prophecy, but denies we should speak our own ground with a fully worked out moral judgement, prophetically, into the position. lives of sinners. Yet that is precisely what I am sorry if I sound like a prophet of true Christian advocacy does, and why, doom and because I believe in the power of especially in Ordination, we pray for the prayer I do believe my predictions may not Holy Spirit’s endowment upon our minis- come to fruition - I certainly hope so, but I ters. fear not. Serena goes on to confuse things that The Rev Simon Tillotson, differ. Yes no one is “righteous enough to Whitstable deserve a place in God’s Kingdom”, but it does not follow that all are to be accepted despite their sin and the lack of fruits evi- Mark of a prophet dencing repentance (Lk 3:8). Those who claim to be Christians while in open sin Sir, Before advocating modern-day are to be summarily excluded by Church prophets like Martin Luther King (Letters, discipline (I Cor. 5:11). This includes the 28 October), perhaps Serena Lancaster “effeminate” and “abusers of themselves would heed our Lord’s warning that there with mankind“, those who remain so will will be false prophets who will come as pas- not inherit the Kingdom of God (1 Cor. tors in sheep’s clothing and that we should 6:9-10), those by grace, are no longer so, know them by their fruits (Matt, 7:15-17). may (vs 11). Hence God’s prophets will reflect his stan- Alan Bartley, dards of character and conduct. Greenford, Middlesex. 12 www.churchnewspaper.com Sunday November 4, 2012 Register

ANGLICAN CYCLE OF PRAYER Assistant Curate (Associate Minister), Dar- APPOINTMENTS laston St Lawrence (Lichfield): to retire with effect from 31 January 2013. Sunday 04 November. Pentecost 23. Psalm 32:4-9, Jn 4:4-42. Pray for Bermuda The Rev Canon Roger Martyn Francis New (Extra-Provincial to Canterbury) Bermuda - (Bermuda): The Rt Rev Dr Patrick White Crompton, The Rev Philip North, Vicar, Golcar; and Priest-in-Charge, Long- Rector, Old Saint Pancras; and Company of Monday 05 November. Psalm 33:13-22, Jn 4:46-54. Irele - Eseodo - (Ondo, Nigeria): wood (Wakefield): has retired with effect Mission Priests (London): to be Bishop of The Rt Rev Felix Akinbuluma from 25 September 2012. He has become Whitby (York). Canon Emeritus upon retirement. New Tuesday 06 November. Psalm 34:1-10, Isa 42:5-12. Isial-Ngwa South - (Aba, Nige- The Rev Elizabeth France. The Rev Ruth Worsley, ria): The Rt Rev Isaac Nwaobia; Isiala-Ngwa - (Aba, Nigeria): The Rt Rev Owen Priest-in-Charge, Etchingham (Chich- Parish Development Officer, Woolwich Azubuike ester): has resigned with effect from 29 Episcopal Area; and Chaplain to the Queen August 2012. (Southwark): to be Archdeacon of Wilts Wednesday 07 November. Psalm 34:11-22, Isa 42:14-17. Isikwuato - (Aba, Nigeria): The Rev Dipen Ghosh, (Salisbury). Remaining Chaplain. The Rt Rev Samuel Chukuka Vicar, Wolverhmapton St Matthew (Lich- field): to retire with effect from 31 Decem- The Rev Clive Ashley, Thursday 08 November. Psalm 36:5-9, Isa 43:1-7. Jamaica & The Cayman Islands - ber 2012. Priest-in-Charge, Sandon; and Priest-in- (West Indies): The Rt Rev The Hon Alfred Reid; Jamaica - Kingston - (West Indies): The Rev Lucy Ireland, Charge, Little Baddow (Chelmsford): to be The Rt Rev Dr Robert Thompson; Jamaica - Mandeville - (West Indies): The Rt Rev Assistant Curate, Levenshulme (Manches- Priest-in-Charge, Danbury (same diocese). Dr Harold Daniel; Jamaica - Montego Bay - (West Indies): The Rt Rev Dr Howard ter): resigned with effect from 31 October The Rev Richard Barron, Gregory 2012. Rector, Greenhithe St Mary (Rochester): is The Very Rev John Morley, now Rector, Fairlight and Pett (Chich- Friday 09 November. Psalm 37:1-11, Isa 43:8-13. Johannesburg - (Southern Africa): NSM (Priest-in-Charge), Gaulby (Leices- ester). The Rt Rev Dr Brian Germond ter): to retire with effect from 31 December The Rev Richard Benson, 2012. Rector, The Partney Group (Lincoln): to be Saturday 10 November. Psalm 37:23-33, Isa 43:14-21. Jalingo - (Jos, Nigeria): The The Rev Dr Susan Nightingale, Vicar, Taddington, Chelmorton and Rt Rev Timothy Yahaya NSM (Assistant Curate), Forest of Galtres Monyash, Hartington, Biggin and Earl (York): has retired with effect from 8 July Sterndale (Derby). The Rev Julia Murphy, The Rev Susan Walker, 2012. The Rev Dr Mark Hathorne, Team Vicar, Forest Gate St Saviour with Priest-in-Charge, Burstwick, Burton Pid- The Rev Judith Phillips, Rector, Bentley Emmanuel and Willenhall West Ham St Matthew; and Co-ordinating sea, Humbleton with Elsternwick, Hal- Chaplain, HM Eastwood Park Holy Trinity (Lichfield): to be Team Vicar, Chaplain, Westfield Stratford City (Chelms- sham, and Thorngumbald (York): to be (Gloucester): has retired with effect from Bilston (same diocese). ford): to be Chaplain, Essex University Vicar. 25 October 2012. The Rev Canon Simon Holland, (same diocese). The Rev David Weaver, The Rev Martin Riley, Rector, Aldingbourne, Barnham and East- The Rev Jeremy Noles, NSM (Assistant Curate), Hove All Saints Chaplain, Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS ergate (): is now Rector, Chich- Asst Curate (Associate Minister), Colch- (Chichester): is now Priest-in-Charge, Hay- Foundation Trust (Gloucester): to retire ester St Paul with Westhampnett (same ester St John (Chelmsford): is now Vicar, wards Heath St Richard (same diocese). with effect from 17 December 2012. diocese). Colchester St Luke (same diocese). The Rev Jane Wood, The Rev Richard Rushforth, The Rev Dr Josephine Houghton, The Rev Vincent Oram, Chaplain for People affected by HIV Vicar, Portslade St Nicholas and St Andrew Assistant Curate, Handsworth St Andrew Team Vicar, Aldenham, Radlett and Shen- (Leicester): to be also Chaplain, University (Chichester): retired with effect from 31 (Birmingham): to be Priest-in-Charge, ley (St Albans): to be Priest-in-Charge, Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust (same October 2012. Stirchley (same diocese). Stevenage Holy Trinity (same diocese). diocese). The Rev Ikuko Williams, The Rev Canon Ian Hutchinson Cer- The Rev Robert Riley-Braley, Chaplain, Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS vantes, Priest-in-Charge, Croxley Green St Oswald RETIREMENTS & Trust (Ripon and Leeds): has resigned Chapl, Madrid (Spain, Europe): is now P-i- (St Albans): to be Vicar. RESIGNATIONS with effect from 22 October 2012. C, Nuthurst and Mannings Heath; and The Rev Christine Robinson, The Rev Canon Anthony John Wright, Dioc World Mission Officer (Chichester). NSM (Associate Minister), Prittlewell St Rector, Tetbury, Beverston, Long Newnton The Rev John Itumu, Peter with Westcliff St Cedd (Chelmsford): The Rev Roy Allen, and Shipton Moyne (Gloucester): to retire Priest-in-Charge, Gloucester St Catharine to be NSM (Associate Priest), Hadleigh St Vicar, Marston Green (Birmingham): to with effect from 31 January 2013. (Gloucester): to be Vicar. James; and NSM (Associate Priest), retire with effect from 5 January 2013. The Rev Howard Jameson, Hadleigh St Barnabas (same diocese). The Rev Graham Arnold, Rector, North Bradford on Avon and Vil- The Rev Karen Rowberry, NSM (Assistant Curate), North Dulwich St CORRECTION lages (Salisbury): to be Priest-in-Charge, NSM (Assistant Curate), Eastleigh (Win- Faith (Southwark): has resigned with Patchway (Bristol). chester): is now NSM (Assistant Curate), effect from 22 October 2012. The Rev Nicolas Haigh, The Rev Charles Kosla, Hedge End St John (same diocese). The Rev Canon Jacqueline Browning, Assistant Curate, Eastborne St Mary NSM (Assistant Curate), East Springfield The Rev Julian Sampson, Pastoral Assistant, (Chichester): is now Priest-in-Charge, and Diocesan Adviser for Mission and Chaplain, HM Prison Birmingham (Birm- (Winchester): to retire with effect from 31 Fernhurst St Margaret (same diocese). Parish Development (Chelmsford): to be ingham): to be Vicar, Handsworth St December 2012. Upon retirement she will NSM (Associate Priest, Church Langley Michael (same diocese). become Canon Emeritus. THE 2012 BIBLE (same diocese). Remaining Adviser. The Rev David Smith, The Rev Francis Buxton, CHALLENGE The Rev Philippa Mills, P-i-C, Gloucester St George with Whaddon; NSM (House-for-Duty Associate Priest), St NSM (Assistant Curate), Hook with and Area Dean, Gloucester City Deanery Briavels with Hewelsfield (Gloucester): Day 309 Hosea 11-12, Psalm 103, Matthew Warsash (Portsmouth): to be Curate-in- (Glos): to be Vicar. Remaining Area Dean. retired with effect from 31 October 2012. 5 Charge (Interim Minister), Whiteley Con- The Rev Barry Unwin, The Rev Arlene Cruickshanks, Day 310 Hosea 13-14, Psalm 104, Matthew ventional District (same diocese). Priest-in-Charge, New Barnet St James (St NSM, Great Finborough with Onehouse, 6 The Rev Dr Anthony Moore, Albans): to be Vicar. Harleston, Buxhall and Shelland (St Day 311 Joel 1-2, Psalm 105, Matthew 7 Chaplain and Fellow, St Catharine’s Col- The Rev Canon Matthew Vernon, Edmundsbury and Ipswich): retired with Day 312 Joel 3, Psalm 106, Matthew 8 lege Cambridge; and Dean of Chapel, St Canon Residentiary, St Edmundsbury effect from 1 November 2012. Day 313 Amos 1, Psalm 107, Matthew 9 Catharine’s College Cambridge (Ely): to be Cathedral (St Edmundsbury and Ipswich): The Rev Preb Richard Inglesby, Day 314 Amos 2, Psalm 108, Matthew 10 Canon Chancellor, Lichfield Cathedral to be also Sub Dean, St Edmundsbury Vicar, Moxley; and Assistant Curate (Asso- Day 315 Enjoy hearing the Scriptures read (Lichfield). Cathedral (same diocese). ciate Minister), Darlaston All Saints; and aloud in church

than a little to the 20 per cent Carmenere, Wine of the Week originally French, now very much a signa- ture grape for Chile. I found the maximum enjoyment comes Concha y Toro Trio from ensuring the wine is at a good room Merlot/Carmenere/Cabernet Sauvi- temperature, say 65 degrees F., and it needs gnon 2011 time to breathe. Not just in the glass! Co-op £7.99 It improved by “double decanting”—pour- ing it out into a jug for a while, then return- The well-regarded Chilean producer, Con- ing to the bottle. On the nose, came light cha y Toro has come up with an unusual orchard fruit, I thought purple plums. line: three wines that are each a blend of Then, on the palate a soft yet structured three grapes. One is white, the other two warmth, blackcurrant fruit and savoury are red. I’ve chosen the red, which is pre- flavours. Sweet and dry notes in very good dominantly Merlot (75 per cent). As it is balance. The finish was good, leaving a wel- Bonfire Night on Monday, a good chill- come glowing mouth feel — just right for a reducer might well be needed, and this November night! Alcohol 14% by Vol., so blend very much fits the bill. In the glass, a serve just a little sparingly. SEEE PAGE 14 FOR DETAILS deep red — that strong colour owing more Graham Gendall Norton Anglican Life Sunday November 4, 2012 www.churchnewspaper.com 13 Can the Bible make sense of depression? By Nick Weir course individual passages can be a great comfort; but I well as epidemic sociological problems. want to suggest that we can also find help from grasping Finally of course Genesis gives the background to our “Malignant sadness” is the horridly vivid description of the Bible’s overarching narrative. The story of creation, spiritual problems; sin and God’s judgment, meaning we depression given by Lewis Wolpert in his book of that title. fall, redemption and new creation gives a framework both are alienated from our loving creator. It often takes such poetic language to express the reality of for making sense of the various causes of depression and How do these observations help us? Well, it gives us a a form of suffering that is so hard to understand. How can also solid hope for an ultimate solution. theological basis for disorder in these four spheres. But we make sense of it? A good place to start is the opening chapters of Genesis. also it means that these spheres are not disconnected. Tra- This difficulty is seen in the various and sometimes con- I outlined above possible biological, psychological, social ditionally mental healthcare has been characterised by flicting explanations for depression. For example, a neuro- and spiritual explanations of depression. When we look at competing theories with one of these areas considered the scientist may explain that ‘major depression’ is 60 per cent Genesis what we find is a description of humanity that primary problem. But more recently there is growing heritable and involves characteristic brain circuitry includes these elements. We are created as ‘bio-psycho- recognition that a depressive episode is often caused not changes. A cognitive psychologist might point to the irra- socio-spiritual’ beings. But the human rebellion and conse- by one of these factors alone, but an interaction of several. tional thought patterns depressed people have about quent curses of God recorded in Genesis 3 mean that each The biblical narrative gives us the philosophical basis for a themselves and their world. A psychoanalyst would seek of these faculties is damaged. unifying theory including insights from all these areas. to unearth subconscious scars from early relational diffi- Let’s consider biology first. Genesis describes humanity But the Bible’s narrative doesn’t just explain our prob- culties. A sociologist could demonstrate the statistical link as physical beings made of the dust of the earth. But since lem. It also gives solid hope. Medical services may offer between traumatic life events and the onset of depression. Genesis 3 we are cursed with thorns and thistles, biological, psychological or social treatments. But the A Christian counsellor might urge us not to forget the increased pain in childbirth and death. Hence there is a Bible however, not only incorporates all of these, it also impact of guilt about moral choices or the disappointment theological basis for biological disorder. sheds light on spiritual causes and offers spiritual help too. when things we have idolised fail us. Secondly psychology: in creation we are uniquely God’s So as Christians we have not a three-, but a four-part With so many explanations it is no surprise there is con- ‘image bearers.’ This seems to entail being stewards of his checklist for the understanding and treatment of depres- fusion, even conflict among Christians about depression. If earth. We have both an identity and a function. This gives sion. And the Bible offers something none of these others we suffer we long to make sense of it. If we’re an onlooker, a basis for a healthy psychology. But since our rebellion can; an ultimate and eternal solution - the message of we’d like to understand so we can help. I’m convinced we would rather be kings than stewards; and we no longer redemption, whether the sufferer might feel it or not. The there are no easy answers. For a start the term depression pursue loving dominion of the earth, rather imperial domi- Christian hope is for a new creation where biological, psy- encompasses a wide spectrum of ‘mood disorders’. It’s not nation. Such distortion of identity and function is the chological, social and spiritual problems will be no more. a simple phenomenon. But I would like to encourage us seedbed of psychological pathology. Malignant sadness will be swallowed up by infinite joy. about how the Bible can help. Thirdly, we are made for trusting and freely giving rela- This is not to advocate viewing the Bible as a pseudo- tionships. But Genesis 3 records the onset of mistrust and The Rev Dr Nick Weir was a practising Psychiatrist before medical text. Neither is it to suggest that reproducing power struggles. A world characterised by relational ordination. He is now a Curate at St Mary’s, Basingstoke some favourite verses offers the magical solution. Of breakdown means ample material for psychoanalysts as and a member of the Latimer Trust Theological work group

ambivalent on the question of his contemporaries. of course no discussion of infant whether baptism makes you a Baptism as a rite denoting an baptism as such in the scriptures. How do you get to be a saint? saint – whether it is necessary at inner change only resurfaces in Baptism is always in the context all, and whether it does what it the Great Commission and the of faith, and it’s not for nothing says. chapters of Acts, but even in Acts that the World Council of Church- By John Hartley Preachers like me wrestle with After the opening phase of there’s no real suggestion that the es’ “Baptism, Eucharist and Min- what it was that Barnabas saw as Jesus’ ministry where his disci- grace of God is conditional on istry” document proposed that all All Saints Day looms, and we hear “evidence of the grace of God” in ples baptize many people, bap- baptism. The people Paul met at Churches should agree that for of “canonizations” on the news: the lives of those who had tism fades out. The scriptures Ephesus are described as “disci- those baptized as believers “a per- it’s the time of year when clerics believed and turned to the Lord in don’t actually record the baptisms ples” already before they have sonal confession of faith will be an like me reach into our files to Antioch. There’s a real danger of of the twelve disciples. If baptism received Christian baptism. In integral part of the service” and examine our “All Saints – no us lapsing into minimalism: were really necessary to salva- view of Paul’s deep ambivalence “in the case of infants, personal superheroes” sermons of past “What’s the least you have to do tion, you’d expect the procession about circumcision, and his obvi- confession (of faith) is expected years, and wrestle with the ques- in order to show you’re a Chris- of those who followed Jesus all to ous unease with people’s belief later”. I guess that’s why people tion of how we are to proclaim tian?” And here’s where baptism be baptized, but the baptisms of that the outward sign counted like me are deeply uneasy at the afresh the news that all are rears its divisive head. Nicodemus, Bartimaeus, Zaccha- unless it was of the heart, it’s hard relegation of Confirmation to accepted by God’s free grace Luke (in Acts) portrays baptism eus, the Gerasene demoniac, the to imagine that he would have being a merely “pastoral” rite alone, and through faith we are all as the obvious thing people did to penitent thief on the cross, and been happy with the later idea rather than part of the essence of equally saints. denote their change. “Here’s many other similar people, are that baptism works “ex opere the baptism service. For the good news of Jesus is water – why shouldn’t I be bap- never mentioned. Maybe some of operato”. In fact, all his refer- All of which makes me answer that righteousness is imputed to tized?” asks the Ethiopian. Later them were baptized, but it’s hard ences to baptism in his letters the question “How do you get to all who believe: “there is no differ- generations obviously had prob- to deduce from the Gospels that seem to link baptism with faith, be a saint?” by saying: “Don’t ence, for all have sinned and fall lems with this question, and the believers must be baptized for the and for him the important thing is think your baptism will do it: the short of the glory of God, and are Western manuscript tradition of sake of their eternal salvation. that people should respond to the grace of God, received by faith in justified freely by his grace the book seeks to qualify this sim- Jesus never restricted his table good news with faith and with the Christ, is the route to sainthood.” through the redemption that ple implication: baptism as a rite fellowship to those who had been inner change that the Holy Spirit came by Christ Jesus” (as Paul only means what it says if … baptized, and in fact he was brings. writes to the Romans). Canonis- (8:37). notable for accepting those who And, perhaps most challenging- The Rev John Hartley is Vicar of ing saints runs the risk of God’s For the scriptures are strangely were not universally accepted by ly for the modern church, there is Eccleshill, Bradford ordinary people thinking that somehow they are less righteous than the great saints, contrary to Paul’s belief that the Lord Jesus will award the “crown of right- eousness … not only to me but also to all who have longed for his appearing” (as he writes to Timo- thy). So how do you get to be a saint? Simply by believing (or “trusting” is a better translation) in Jesus. Yet, somehow, this faith has to be more than just in the head – it has to issue in something visible, although it is hard to say exactly what counts for this visibility. 14 www.churchnewspaper.com Sunday November 4, 2012 Feature Our guide to a stress-free Christmas

By Susie Kearley

hristmas can be an anxious time for even the most devout Christian. The demands of catering for Cdozens of people, combined with family arguments and annoying in-laws, are enough to make anyone feel overwhelmed by the festive season. But the underlying problem with our traditional Christ- mas is that it’s all become too commercialised and people expect too much. Christ’s birth was a modest affair. It was never supposed to be celebrated with extravagance and huge expectations. Yes, he received gifts, but within the constraints of what those giving could afford. We need to get back to the modesty of the original Christmas and emulate the example set by Jesus himself. Manage our own expectations, offer to help others, and focus on kindness and charity. The Bible says: “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus,” (Philippians 4:6-7). So that’s what we’re after - “the peace of God.” And it starts with prayer. In the weeks before Christmas, there are presents to buy, parties to organise, family gatherings, church festivi- ties, work deadlines and children’s school holidays all vying for your time and attention. Increasingly, these demands cause so much anxiety, that people choose to go away over the Christmas period for a stress-free break! If you’re brave enough to stay-at-home and face all the usual demands of the festive season, one of the best approaches to keeping anxiety at bay is to keep it simple and pray. Focus on the true meaning of Christmas and Ask others if they’d like to bring a salad bowl and see if services and equipment? Christian Aid donations, Tear- emulate the simplicity and modesty of Christ’s birth in they’ll help to share some of the responsibility. fund and fair-trade gifts are other approaches to gift-giving your own Christmas preparations. If you are cooking a hot meal, you could prepare vegeta- that take the focus off self-gratification and instead high- Start by getting your diary in order, marking church bles and stuffing in advance, so there’s not so much to do lighting the plights of the developing world. activities, work and family commitments - but try not to on the big day. Try to focus on Christ, and the Christmas message of over-commit yourself. If you are dreading Great Aunt Mavis coming to stay, love, hope and peace. Toast your good health and if you’re think through the potential areas of conflict and struggling to buy something for the man who has every- how to minimise them. If part of the problem is thing, how about a fair-trade hamper of nuts, seeds, and that she thinks she can cook better than you, dried fruit – God’s own nutrient-rich foods which can help clean better than you, or entertain better than to lower cholesterol, and promote good health? you, then maybe this is the time to engage her Do your family have get-togethers with the potential to skills and ask if she’d like to share the food degenerate into tedium, arguments or irritation? A failure preparation? Or organise the entertainment? to plan can be a recipe for disaster. You could try keeping She might enjoy being involved. everyone engaged with informal quiz sheets and simple Keep Christmas shopping simple - do a lot of party games. This can get everyone laughing and create a the shopping in advance so that you’re not faced fun and relaxed atmosphere. A walk after lunch helps din- with a huge burden on Christmas Eve. ner go down. Don’t feel under pressure to ‘go for broke’ on When everyone’s gone home, make sure you take time presents. Would your relatives be grateful to to relax, pray and meditate on the Bible. Be grateful if receive a modest gift or notice of a charitable things have gone well and ask for guidance if they haven’t. donation, so that you can all sleep more easily, Finally, try to avoid consuming stimulants such as sugar without worrying over the costs of Christmas? and caffeine if you’re feeling stressed over Christmas, You could tell guests in advance, “we’re only because they can make you more stressed. Try to relax, doing token gifts this year” and they might be pray, and eat God’s natural whole foods like fruits, vegeta- Keep entertainment simple with easy-to-prepare cold relieved and reciprocate. bles, wholegrains, beans and pulses. This is what God buffets whenever possible. This takes the pressure off, If you want to encourage people to think of others at intended us to eat and it will help you stay energised, gives you plenty of time to get organised in advance, and Christmas, how about a ‘goat’ gift from Oxfam, which focused, and deal efficiently with any stressors that come enables you to prepare food the night before if it suits you. sends money to the developing world for much-needed your way.

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Intimacy is a precious gift that human people broke God’s heart with their way- beings can give one another. I have many wardness, yet he kept on opening his heart acquaintances but it is those friends with THE SPIRITUAL DIRECTOR and drawing them back. whom I share the deep things of the heart The building of the temple was an who sustain and encourage me. Opening By the Rev Dr Liz Hoare expression of the desire to live in intimacy our heart also makes us vulnerable. Per- within God’s presence, awesome and fear- haps you have opened your heart to some- ful though that might be. John will go on to one and found it a very costly thing to do. in control. All this is truly a mystery. Yet healing, all reaching their culmination in write about how we can find our longing for Opening our heart, pouring our heart this is how the word has made God known the cross and resurrection. Then Jesus God to be satisfied in a far deeper and out to another, is one of the characteristics (v18) to the world. sent his spirit on his disciples, the breath of more lasting way. God, who is beyond that make us human and also reflects the John writes that Jesus, the word, is close God himself to teach and guide us further human comprehension, whose glory daz- divine image. to the father’s heart. The heart represents to the Father’s heart. zles the universe, wants to be known by his Here now in John’s unfolding narrative, the very core of life. It is this life that Jesus Abiding in Christ enables us too, to dwell world and so he comes, the word made the word is named, thus becoming ever shared with his father that he came to within the heart of God. God had already flesh to show us the father’s heart and more personal. He is Jesus Christ, God the impart to the world, to all who were able to drawn a people to himself and opened his draw us into the intimacy that is found only son, who is close to the father’s heart. receive it. The word made flesh came to heart to them in the Old Testament. There there, an intimacy that satisfies all human Coming into the world to reveal the communicate with us and make it possible we read how the longing for God to dwell longing. father’s heart, was of course, a costly thing for us to participate in the life of God. In his with human beings was expressed for God to do. It meant that he became vul- Gospel John shows us how Jesus did that supremely in the building of the Temple (cf nerable. A vulnerable God. How strange is throughout his earthly life, demonstrating 2 Chron 7: 1-3). No one had seen God, but The Rev Dr Liz Hoare (né e Culling) is tutor that? It is incomprehensible to many, espe- in word and deed what God is like: gen- he revealed his glory to his people in the in prayer, spirituality and mission at cially those who value power and like to be erosity, hospitality, mercy, forgiveness, temple. We also read how frequently the Wycliffe Hall SUNDAYSUNDAY SERVICESERVICE We All Live in a Sunday Readings for 11 November 2012 Remembrance Sunday (Proper 27 - 3 before Advent - Year B) Winter Wonder Land Jonah 3:1-5, 10 Hebrews 9:24-28 Mark 1:14-20 Welcome November. Prelude to winter - the arduous path rather than the sunny Britain’s favourite season. slopes. Further proof that we’re a winter The surface of the planet is littered with the remains of once great and mighty cities and civil- Surely not? ‘Oh to be in England, now people. isations, whose rulers and peoples mistook wealth and power for immortality, and aban- that April’s there.’ Nonsense. A flight of Do you need more evidence that winter doned the just and gentle rule of God for wickedness and depravity. In place of justice, there poetic fancy. Many true Brits prefer win- suits us? Before we imported the Yankee- was exploitation and oppression. In place of peace there was war, and costly preparation for ter, without which there wouldn’t be any style Halloween, the date everyone war, at the expense of the hungry and the homeless. In place of lives given up to holiness and excuse to go sun-seeking in such hot- looked forward to as November the worship of God, there was drunkenness and hedonism, debauchery in place of family spots as ‘Beni’ or ‘Marbs.’ approached, was Guy Fawkes Day. The life. We are no strangers to such things: the moral landscape of Nineveh is familiar to all who Also, if we didn’t have winter, there’d man who tried to blow up Parliament, and remember the catastrophic events of the 20th century, and to those who watch the news of be no chance for us to laugh about ‘the was executed for his attempt, is the name today. Unlike Nineveh, however, many nations and rulers are slow to repent, although the wrong sort of snow’ and all the other that was celebrated, not those who foiled Lord continues to send Jonahs to urge us to repent, to turn back from our disastrous fascina- excuses that Low Speed Rail offers to his scheme nor King James who sur- tion with materialism, weapons, fornication and self-gratification. travellers. If we had a sunny climate, vived. Not only does the world close its mind to repentance, it knows the price of everything, but would anyone talk about the wrong sort Thinking of rulers, who is the only has no concept of the value of anything, least of all the seriousness of its situation, alienated of sun? post-Reformation monarch who was com- by its own choices from God who is our Creator. The cost of our redemption as sinners was a No, winter gloom suits the British tem- memorated in The Prayer Book? Victoria ransom beyond all human calculation, paid in blood infinitely more precious than that perament. That’s why this who ruled an Empire offered by the high priest in the temple, sprinkling the blood of bulls and goats for purifica- summer has been so wet - on which the sun tion. His actions and his offerings took place in a copy, built by human hands, of the true the very elements crying never set? No, King sanctuary that is in heaven itself, but only Christ could enter into the holy place in the pres- over the un-British jollifi- Charles the Martyr, ence of God, bearing his own blood as the eternal atonement for our sins. The time given to cation of the Olympics. executed in the bitter us to believe in the good news of the gospel, for repentance and faith in God, is our present It’s not British to delight cold of a January day. lifetime, at the end of which comes the judgement of God. There will be no second opportu- in winning. Decking your- There was disap- nity, for the offering of Christ has already been made, at the end of the age, and is never to be self with gold is not only The normal wintry pointment that the repeated. When he comes a second time he will come not to offer any further sacrifice, but to boastful, but vulgar. British tradition is Summer Olympics gather those who now wait with eager longing for the revealing of the kingdom of God. England may have won didn’t give the boost Nineveh repented when it heard the preaching of Jonah. The people of Judea and the 1966 World Cup but celebrating defeat to shop sales that had Jerusalem repented in great numbers when they heard the preaching of John in the wilder- that was by accident, as been anticipated. No ness, calling upon them to turn away from their dissolute way of life to God who alone could modern goal-mouth cam- surprise surely. Win- restore them to righteousness. Their baptism in the cleansing waters of the river Jordan sig- eras would have proved. ter is the season for nified outwardly the change of heart that had taken place inwardly. After John was arrested, The normal wintry shopping. January his ministry was continued and fulfilled by Jesus, proclaiming repentance for salvation, gath- British tradition is cele- Sales. Seasoned shop- ering his disciples to be the foundation stones of his church, and turning finally towards brating defeat. Even in pers tell me that noth- Jerusalem to make the only offering which could purify us from sin and reconcile us finally these days of declining ing beats standing in to God. The Cross stands throughout our history as a sign of the ultimate cost of our disobe- educational standards, one date that the freezing cold waiting for a store to dience and of the generous love of the Lord, by whose own blood the sentence against us is everyone knows is 1066 - a defeat. How open and then shaking off the cold by set aside. When Jesus says that “the time is fulfilled” that means that we must repent here many folk could give the date when we shaking up the person who’s trying to get and now, turn to him here and now, for his ministry is not some future event but a present trounced the Armada? through the doors and collar the bargains reality, with which we must engage while we can. Repentance means turning away from the It’s not just the English. The most before you. Winter Sales is where our darkness that we formerly embraced, and instead dropping everything, like Simon and haunting piece of pipe music is ‘Flowers Olympic heroes and heroines must have Andrew, James and John, to follow him on the road which leads finally to the new Jerusalem. of the Forest’, commemorating the defeat trained to toughen them up to become The Rev Stephen Trott of the Scots at Flodden. The Welsh laud summer champions. Owain Glyndwr - another loser. As grumbling as well as gloom is a HYMN SELECTION Ulster’s hero, King Billy, may have won British trait, there could be fools that the Battle of the Boyne, but he lost out grumble at the prospect of snow this win- when his horse threw him, tripping over a ter. Why grumble? If snow is so terrible, molehill. The King died. (Better not pro- why are ski-ing holidays so popular? With Hymns for 3 before Advent pose a toast to ‘the little gentleman in money being tight in these recessionary Wake up, O people black velvet’ and betray my Jacobite days, think of the cash you could save by Thy kingdom come! on bended knee ancestry) abandoning St Moritz, and ski-ing down a O God of earth and altar What’s the most famous British poem snow-covered church path to your local Eternal monarch, King most high commemorating a battle? Can you think bethel. Let all mortal flesh keep silence of one celebrating our victories at Water- So rejoice at the advent of winter. Yes, The Spirit lives to set us free loo or in The Battle of Britain? Give up? Advent. Contrast the Advent Sundays Be thou my guardian and my guide But many can recite ‘half a league, half a with their crisp themes matching the When I survey the wondrous Cross league onward. Into the valley of death increasingly crisp weather, with the The Saviour will come, resplendent in joy rode the six hundred.’ The Charge of the seemingly endless Sundays after Trinity I am the bread of life Light Brigade - hardly a victory. Thinking in the ‘lazy, hazy days of summer.’ of the Battle of Britain, consider the RAF Roll on Stir Up Sunday! motto ‘Per Ardua ad Astra’ Britons love Alan Edwards c Milestones

Unsuspecting visitors to Borough Market last

Sunday found themselves part of an afternoon of events to celebrate Apple Day, including a multi- faith procession, singing by the Borough Market Choir, and a greeting by the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, Eric Pickles… This year’s Whiteladies Road Annual Act of Remembrance at the St John’s

war memorial on the junction of Apsley Road and Whiteladies Road in the Clifton area of Bristol will take place two days before Armistice Day so that local schools and business people can attend… As Week 2012 approaches Prison Fellowship England and Wales is urging churches and individuals to take some time out to reflect on prison ministry and the responsibility of the ‘ wider community for our prospect of war with only enemy casu- prison system. The Charity has produced a alties. In Yemen drones are credited meditation leaflet to assist with prayers during with the growth of anti-American feel- Prisons Week 2012, which takes place next PAUL ing, although this is denied by the State month from November 18 to 24… Parents are Department. being urged to protest against unsuitable pre- RICHARDSON A Methodist report on drones pre- watershed programmes in a campaign being sented to Conference raised the ques- launched in Wales last week… tion of whether killing by remote Church and World control has an unhealthy impact on drone pilots. A man can sit in an RAF “Media reports seem to be base and kill people 12,000 miles away speculation piled upon and then go home to his family as if he deduction piled upon was coming back from an ordinary day speculation.” at the office. The report argued that William Fittall, General Addressing the this was an issue requiring further Secretary of the Synod, On investigation. the new Archbishop of In defence of drones it is pointed out Canterbury that they are often much more accurate than other forms of warfare. The UN morality of drones estimates 1.4 million people lost their homes or suffered in other ways during Concern is growing at the use of had not sought the approval of Con- the Pakistani offensive in the Swat Val- drones or Unmanned Aircraft Systems gress as required by the War Powers ley in 2009. Drones take out terrorists People to target terrorists. ‘Drone Action Act. with less disruption or loss of life. Week’ took place at the beginning of One of the big concerns about the The impact of drones on those who October with support from the use of drone attacks is that they lead to pilot them needs to be carefully moni-‘ Methodist, United Reformed and Bap- the deaths of innocent civilians. The tored but those RAF pilots who have tist Churches. The three Churches New America Foundation in Washing- spoken to the media have expressed a have called on the Foreign Secretary to ton estimates that between 1,907 and sense of responsibility and of the seri- distance the UK Government from the 3,220 people have died in Pakistan as a ousness of what they are doing. US Government’s practice of using mis- result of drone strikes and that 15-16 Drones are cheaper than convention- siles to target individuals suspected of per cent of those were ‘non-militants’. al warfare and they are unlikely to go terrorism. In Pakistan itself the use of drones has away at a time when people in the US or Methodists passed a resolution at led to protests and demonstrations with Britain are unwilling to approve foreign their Conference expressing concern opposition being led by Imran Khan. interventions requiring boots on the at the use of drones and their Public Questions have been raised on the ground. There is a danger that they will The founder and national director of Redeeming Policy Adviser has accused the US of legality of drones. According to press be overused because they do not Our Communities, Debra Green, was presented attempting to rewrite international law. leaks, President Obama is said to per- involve American or British casualties. with an OBE recognition at Buckingham Palace Britain, meanwhile, has announced sonally approve the list of names on the What is important is that a legal frame- last week. The mother-of-four was awarded the that it is doubling the number of ‘kill list’, prompting one legal scholar to work be established for their deploy- honour for her service to communities, for the Reaper drones it employs in Pakistan to argue ‘this amounts in practice to a ment. This is all the more urgent as Queen’s birthday honours in June… The Rev 10 and moving their control from a US claim that the executive branch has the other nations start to make use of Richard Bromley has been appointed as the base in Los Angeles to RAF Wadding- unreviewable power to kill anyone, any- them. As a former official at the Obama Mission Director for the Intercontinental Church ton. The UK has been flying drones where, at any time, based on secret White House, Anne-Marie Slaughter Society from the start of next year… Leicester since 2008. The put it to the Financial Cathedral hosted a farewell service for the Dean Ministry of Times when making the of Leicester, the Very Rev Vivienne Faull, on Defence says it case for some kind of con- Sunday… The , Peter does not know how trol: “I do not want to be in Burrows, visited St George’s, Woodsetts, on many insurgents a world where China can Sunday to bless a new cross on the village War have been killed by decide who to target.” Memorial... The Parish Development Officer for British drones but Writing on the ‘Foreign the Diocese of Southwark, the Rev Ruth Worsley, claims only four Affairs’ website, Omar S is to be the next Archdeacon of Wiltshire… civilians have died. Bashir recognises that A legal challenge complete transparency in has been made to counter-terrorist opera- Next Week’s News cooperation with tions will be difficult and the US in the use of proposes an independent drones. GCHQ is reviewer modelled on the The first session of a newly elected Derby known to provide UK’s independent monitor Diocesan Synod will meet at Derby Cathedral assistance. of anti-terrorism legisla- on Saturday November 3... On Friday November In America drones are popular with information discussed in a secret tion. Such a person could confirm the 9, the Booth Centre, based in Manchester the Obama administration because process by largely anonymous individ- number of people killed without reveal- Cathedral, is organising a sponsored Sleepout to they provide a way of pursuing terror- uals’. There have been allegations of ing secret information. The State raise funds for the homelessness charity… ists in Pakistan without the loss of follow-up strikes on rescuers on the Department recognises other nations Derby Cathedral will welcome parishes American lives. As well as Pakistan and assumption they will also be terrorists need to know America is acting respon- dedicated to All Saints from across the Diocese Afghanistan drones have been used in and random strikes on areas where ter- sibly. A credible oversight programme for a special service on Sunday November 4 from Libya, Yemen, Iraq and Somalia. They rorists are believed to operate. would reassure other nations and set a 6pm to celebrate their patronal festival on All are deployed to gather intelligence as Some experts in counter-terrorism good precedent. Saintstide Sunday... Lord McConnell of well as to kill terrorists. In the case of believe drones are being overused and Church fears about drones are Glenscorrodale will lead a House of Lords debate Libya there are questions about the alienating civilian populations. Drones understandable but the most realistic on November 6 on the introduction of conflict legality of their use over 60 days into are deployed without the loss of US mil- policy for them to adopt is to press for and security goals as the successor to the conflict when the administration itary personnel, offering the tempting proper oversight. Millennium Development Goals after 2015…

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