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THE CHURCHOF ENGLAND JJohn: Man Newspaper 16.10.15 with a £1.50 No: 6301 mission,p9 AVAILABLE ON NEWSSTAND AFTERArcLAUNCHINGhbisachoampaignp crteationarofganeew marketts sectorp.IrfyiouceThecArchbishopomsaidpthatartherieissaorenquirementsweandbregulatorssitbreeathings against payday lenders, the Archbishop legislate, you can’t get around effective place for short-term, easily accessible heavily down their neck. “This is much of Canterburythis week turned his competition.” loans, but on morereasonable terms. moreselective, intelligent regulation, not attention to price comparison websites. The Archbishop said his Wonga com- “Regulation doesn’t solve anything,” just blanket regulation.” Although theyclaim to save con- ment was influential, not because of his he argued but said thereisacase for fair The Archbishop’s active role in help- sumers moneythe Most Rev Justin background in financial acumen, ‘but an business based on a‘carrotand stick’ ing consumer finance culminates in the Welby said it was time that they were accidental comment that pushed the method. winding down of his local credit union ‘genuinely fair’. right button at the right moment’. “The carrothas to be that better cul- finance task group, chaired by Sir Hector Concerns have grown because the “It’s had quite abig effect,” he said. tureand behaviour should lead to less Sants this December. deals offered on the sites aresuspected The Archbishop referredtoaninter- onerous regulation and capital require- The Archbishop describes local com- of being influenced by the providers. The view he gave as the Bishop of Durham, ment, because if you’rebehaving better munity as the biggest loss in the last half Archbishop said that if they werenot wherehecriticised payday lending, you should be considered lower risk. century, and hopes to instill ‘a sense of being fair they should be named and pointing out that 2,500 per cent ayear “The stick is the reverse,” he said. Church’ into finance. He wants to shamed in Parliament. has been considered to be usurysince Lenders who participate, increasing regroup local communities in the The Communications Manager of the days of Moses. “This is an unaccept- the risk profile of the business, should Church of England’s drive for ethical, Church Action on Poverty,Liam Purcell, able formofbusiness practice,” he said. find themselves with higher capital locally available financial support. told us: “If, as the Archbishop says, there is aproblem with alack of transparency on price comparison websites, we would certainly agree with his call for greater regulation. “People need to have access to clear StatuecelebratesChristianunity information and fair prices, particularly if AUNIVERSITY that ecumenical foundation uni- they areonlow incomes.” brought together Anglican versity in Europe and The charity’s director,Niall Cooper, and Roman Catholic col- brought together Christ and has spoken out on ‘predatorylending leges has unveiled anew NotreDame College and St practices’, and told The Church of Eng- statue symbolizing Christian Katherine’s College. land Newspaper that they have seen unity. Vice Chancellor and Rec- many examples of the high-cost credit The sculptureatLiverpool tor of Liverpool Hope Uni- industryexploiting its vulnerable cus- Hope University was com- versity Professor Gerald tomers for profit. missioned by CentroArts, Pillay said: “This artwork The issue came to the forewith an who built the Focolare will stand as areminder that interview with the Archbishop by the Church in Loppiano, Tus- Liverpool Hope, and Liver- Campaign For Fair Finance as it cany. pool as awhole, is aplace of launched Fairmoney.com, aprice com- It is made up of two indi- hospitality and warmth, parison website freely listing unions and vidual pieces that inter- whereecumenical unity has not-for profit lenders. weave to formagateway. helped us to flourish.” He said that his earlier campaign The act of walking under- Nunzia Bertali from the against payday lenders was aimed at neath the sculptureevery Italian Consulate added: “I ‘competing’ them out of existence. “You day is designed to be aliving can only be proud of this can’t legislate bad practice out of exis- affirmation of the distinctive link between England and tence in the financial market,” it just ecumenical foundation of Italy.Itisafantastic idea and ‘shape shifts’, said the Archbishop. Liverpool Hope University. great opportunity to link the “What’s trying to be done hereisthe The institutionisthe only two countries.” Take the Advent SleepoutChallenge N G and help marginalised people allover O M ET H I Englandtransformtheir lives and communities. D O S Get togetherwithfriends, have fun ZING and makearealdifference this Advent. AMA NT ADVE www.sleepoutchallenge.org.uk THI S #SleepoutChallenge [email protected] facebook.com/churchnewspaper @churchnewspaper 2 www.churchnewspaper.com Friday October 16, 2015 THE CHURCH IN ENGLAND DioceseofBirmingham Thousands of people turned out for Birmingham Cathedral’s ‘Something THE Good’ exhibition last week. Artists from all backgrounds came together to offer acontemporaryview of the diverse neighbourhoods and DIARY population of contemporaryBirmingham Send your events to with images of its history over the 300 years of the cathedral’s existence. [email protected] The Dean of Birmingham, the Very or Tw eet @churchnewspaper Rev Catherine Ogle, said theevent ‘perfectly fulfilled’ the intention of creating great and inspirational art working with the people of Birmingham 16 October and its neighbourhoods, of all faithsand none. “This was ajoyful celebration of 6.30pm Persian Evening, OCMS, St Philip &St the spirit of the people of Birmingham James Church, Woodstock Road, Oxford. and what we can achieve together. £20 “The cathedral is proud to have shared its 300th birthday celebrations by collaborating with artists of different faith 17 October traditions and people across the city.It’s been ajoy to be creative, in this unique 7.30pm The Edith Cavell CentenaryConcertin and imaginative way,and demonstrate Peterborough Cathedral, with Peterbor- how our city can be aplace of wonder, ough Cathedral Choir,Youth Choir and Fes- surprise and inspiration.” tival Chorus. £15, concessions available. Diocese of Worcester 18 October This weekend Worcester Cathedral is 3.30pm:Choral Evensong for St Luke’s Day at Peter- hosting ‘The Big Bible Sunday’, led by borough Cathedral the Bishop, the Rt Rev Dr JohnInge. 4.30pm Come and Sing Faure’s Requiem, St The Roman Catholic Archbishop for Mary’s, Fratton, Portsmouth. £5. Perform- Birmingham, Bernard Longley and the ance at 6.30pm. Rev Alison Mackay,HeartofEngland Baptist AssociationRegional Minister, will also come together for the event, and 20 October Diocese of Southwell &Nottingham lead people from across Worcestershire and Dudley in the study day. 6.15pm Book launch of The PCC member’s essential Canon Precentor of the cathedral, the Rev Canon Jacqui Jones, Bible passages will be studied and guide by the Rev Canon Mark Tanner,St greeted recordnumbers at the Minster’s Animal Blessing reflected on in ‘challenging ways’, by the John’s College, Durham. Service last Sunday. three ministers. Both owners and pets came to reflect on the importance of “Together we will demonstrate how creation. studying the Bible involves us in 21 October “I have noticed throughout this year agrowing number of listening and learning from one another, dogs joining us for evensong in the side aisles with their that we may discover new nuances about 1pm Lunchtime organ recital at BradfordCathe- chorister parent owners. They areawelcome addition to our the Word of God and his Kingdom,” said dral. Dr Jason Roberts (New York). congregation,” said Jacqui. Cathedral Canon, theRev Dr Alvyn Pettersen. 23 October Dioceseof Diocese of York Diocese of West Yorkshire &The Dales Guildford 7.30pm ‘Baked Alaska’ in partnershipwith Chris- The Archbishop of York, St John’s ChurchinCleckheaton hosted aBake Offto tian Aid, Operation Noah and the Diocese On 20 October,Guildford the Most Rev John raise funds for refugees fleeing to Europe on behalf of of Lichfield aims to raise acompassionate Cathedral is hosting afree Sentamu, was joined by the community group Cleckheaton Refugee Crisis voice in the runuptothe United Nations event to explorehow children from St Appeal. This follows their successful ‘drop-in’ event, Conference on Climate Change in Paris this individuals and parishes Lawrence’s PrimaryCofE wherelocal residents donated bags of useful items. December. LichfieldCathedral,£12, conc: can best respond to the School to lead Harvest The Rev Brunel James, Vicar of the Cleckheaton £9. ongoing refugee crisis in celebrations at St churches, said: “Weare raising cash for theSave the Europe and the Middle Lawrence’s church, York. Children Refugee Appeal, and collecting useful items East. As partofhis sermon, which will go straight to refugees arriving in places like 24 October Apanel of expert Archbishop Sentamu Calais and the Greek islands. speakers has been threw sweets to the school 2.30pm ‘Great WarFashion’, atalk by Lucy Adling- confirmed, including children and the other ton of HistoryWardrobeinPeterborough Maurice Wren, CEO of the people in the Diocese of Leicester Cathedral, £10. Refugee Council, Christine congregation. The people Elliott, Director of World at the front got lots of On Saturday,31October,StMartin’s House, Leicester, Church Programmes, and sweets, and the people at will host GodTalk4, ‘Freedom and Justice: God’s gift to 26 October Martin