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THE LAUNCH OF THE DIOCESAN STRATEGY AT PENTECOST AT STRATEGY OF THE DIOCESAN THE LAUNCH

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DOORS OPEN 10am Cardinal Cormac Murphy-O’Connor, Archbishop Rowan Williams, Fr Timothy Radcliffe, Adoration, Youth Streams and Children’s Activities, School Groups and Choirs, Lourdes Pilgrims, Flower Festival, Diocesan Showcase Marketplace and Bookshop, Art Exhibition, Fairground Rides, Future Plans, Food and Drink, and more! Celebration Mass 3pm www.dabnet.org/Festival50 FREE 3

VISION AND ENGAGEMENT: A FAITHFUL FUTURE

The resurrection of Jesus Christ is good news of new life for the human race; it is also good news for the whole of creation.

Now that the general election has taken place it’s important that we take stock of the shape of the society that we want to see. Any serious reflection on our life in England confronts us with the demands of a wider range of issues.

The future of the Union of our nation, the number of people who come to live here, and the departure of people from here, for good reason and for destructive ones are obvious issues.

These concerns remind us that we are inescapably part of a global society which urgently needs to find a way to live in peace, with respect for the use of the earth’s resources that are God’s gift to us.

The feast of Pentecost is a celebration that commits Christians to addressing this breadth of vision and engagement. The gospel of hope and of life is spoken by the apostles with one voice in all the languages of the earth’s nations.

This is the context in which we launch our strategy for the next five years. Witnessing to Christian Faith in Sussex is our vocation; action is our agenda; love is our style; apostolic hope is our mode of delivery; prayer and worship is how we are energised; scripture and the tradition guide and direct us.

But above all, Jesus Christ is our companion, our teacher, our life. We seek to know, love, follow Jesus.

+Martin Bishop of Chichester WORSHIP TEACHING JESUS FRIENDS SPORTS

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CONTENTS

MEET 6-10 News across the Diocese DAN JENKINS / 19 10-13 Diocesan Strategy Launch 14-15 A Modern Crusader The New Diocesan Youth Officer 16-17 Roof Repair Fund 18 St Bartz 19 The Voice of Youth OVERSEAS 20-21 Diocesan Mission Fund 22 A Church Near You FOCUS / 24-25 23 MA in Christian Ministry Ebola Appeals, news 24-25 Overseas Council and a Kenyan Bishops visit 26 Stories Behind The Hymns 27 A Unique Chaplaincy 28 Environmental News EMERGENCY 29 Protecting the Past 30-34 Petertide Ordinations CHAPLAINS / 27 35 Walking The Holy Mile How we support our 999 crews in 36-37 The Story of a Saint times of need 38-39 Money Matters 40-41 Books and Reviews 42-43 Classifieds 43 Church Maintenace Calendar STORY OF A SAINT / 36-37

What do you really know about St Wilfrid?

/// 27 > 30 MAY MAYCAMP 16 To subscribe to Faith in Sussex magazine, please Editor: Lisa Williamson contact the communications department: [email protected] [email protected] PLUMPTON RACECOURSE SUSSEX Editorial Support: Kate Parkin If you would like to discuss an article for a future issue Creative: Sublime Live Photography: Jim Holden of Faith in Sussex please contact the editor: Print and Distribution: CPO [email protected] Contact us www.chichester.anglican.org Faith in Sussex magazine is published in Diocesan Church House conjunction with the fortnightly e-bulletin. 211 New Church Road Chichester Diocese Hove, BN3 4ED @Chichesterdio Switchboard: 01273 421021 Fax: 01273 421041 Diocese of Chichester

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NEWS ACROSS OUR DIOCESE A TOUGH CHALLENGE FOR TED

The community in Little Horsted their heating and enable them to came together last month with make the church building a more their intrepid furry friends to comfortable venue for use by undertake the ‘Tough Teddy the wider community. The PCC Challenge’ in a bid to raise has a vision for the building to funds for the Church Restoration be used by as many as possible Fund. The Bears first had to from young children with their zip wire from the tower before carers to the elderly. The church undertaking, with a little human and the school are the only help, the assault course. two community buildings in the village and work on the church is St. Michael and All Angels estimated to cost approximately church in Little Horsted is £100,000 for the heating seeking to install an ‘air source installation, rewiring and lighting. heat pump’ to efficiently run

THE STOLE THAT Guild members from St Peter’s chapter two. On the reverse church presented Bishop side are the bishop’s initials RJ STOLE THE SHOW Richard with a personalised and a small embroidered Harley red Pentecostal stole. The Davison motor bike. A delighted stole, which had taken hours Bishop Richard promised to to design and make, was wear his new stole on Pentecost presented to Bishop Richard Sunday at the launch of the when he visited the church as Diocesan Strategy and on part of his Lenten South Coast “every conceivable occasion Prayer Pilgrimage. It bears the thereafter.” Fr David said thanks Saving Cross of Christ, the Dove were due to the highly creative representing the Holy Spirit and talented Broderers, pictured and the Pentecostal Flames, here with the bishop at the described by St. Luke in Acts, Presentation.

COPYRIGHT ACT OF 2003 It is now mandatory, based on the Copyright Act of 2003. That church magazine editors need to send a hard copy of each issue within 30 days of publication to the British Library. You can read more about this on the diocesan website: www.chichester.anglican.org/documents/documentation/legal-deposit/ ISSUE 6 7

ORDINATIONS 2015 DIOCESAN APPOINTMENTS AND This year’s Ordination of Priests services will see a LEAVERS. total of 12 candidates being ordained priest in four The Revd John Burgess, Curate at Westfield and venues across Sussex. Please pray for them and Guestling is now House for Duty Curate-in-Charge: the parishes to which they will continue to serve. Beckley and Peasmarsh within the Benefice of In Uckfield 2nd June 7.30pm Brede with Udimore and Beckley and Peasmarsh Christian Mitchell – Uckfield, Holy Cross The Revd Rosemary Murrills, from Ely Diocese, has Pauline Ingram – Nutley and Maresfield been appointed as Curate: Upper St Leonard’s, St Mark Ashworth – Crowborough, All Saints John the Evangelist Joy Collins – Westfield, St. John the Baptist The Revd Sophie Jelley, Incumbent: Burgess Hill, In St. Mary’s Horsham 3rd June 7.30pm St Andrew has now Left the diocese for Durham Chris Sutton –Slaugham, St. Mary’s Diocese Jimmy Young –, Horsham, St. Mary’s Steve Burston – Worth, Pound Hill and The Revd Trevor Smyth, from Exeter Diocese, has Maidenbower been licensed House for Duty Priest in Charge: Martin Mills –Cowfold, St. Peter’s Bishopstone, St Andrew in the Benefice of East Blatchington and Bishopstone In All Saints, Hove 4th June 7.30pm Kate Lawson –Hove, All Saints The Revd Russell Stagg, from London Diocese, Tanya Hockley – Stone Cross with North Langney has been licensed as Priest in Charge: Roffey, All Saints In Pagham 6th June 4pm Jo King – Pagham, St Thomas a Becket The Revd Jonathan (Jonty) Frith Curate: Christine Keyte – Rustington, St Peter and St Paul Crowborough, All Saints has left the diocese for Bath & Wells Diocese Dan Jenkins was appointed to the role of Diocesan Youth Officer. You can read an introduction to Dan on page 19. On 7 April Revd Canon Rebecca Swyer was appointed as Director of Apostolic Life On 5 May John Sherlock was appointed to the new role of Strategy and Resources Adviser in the department of Apostolic Life. In the next issue of Faith in Sussex you can read more about Rebecca and John’s new roles and plans for the Newly formed department of Apostolic Life.

ELECTIONS FOR THE stand for election, whether or not they are on a PCC, deanery synod and diocesan synod, and are GENERAL SYNOD encourage to consider standing or encouraging This year’s elections for the General Synod will others to do so. start in July. The electors in this diocese are The election rules have been changed such that broadly speaking the clergy, including those with electors can now opt to receive nomination forms permission to officiate if they are deanery synod by email rather than by post. So if you are an members, and lay members of the deanery synods. elector and wish to receive your nomination form In July all electors will be sent a nomination form by email please copy and complete the message and some explanatory information, both about below and email it to us (election@chichester. the election process and the rewards of being a anglican.org). For any further enquiries please member of Synod. Any lay person who is 18 or over contact Suzy Adeosun on: 01273 425682 or email and an a church electoral roll in the diocese can [email protected] 8 FAITH IN SUSSEX

NEWS CONTINUED

CHURCH URBAN FUND overwhelming commitment of Church of England parishes to social action. PROMOTES “FRUGAL LUNCHES” The vast majority of churches, more than FOR POVERTY SUNDAY 90%, address at least one social issue in their The Church Urban Fund (CUF) is encouraging community, either through organised activities, or parishes to take part in activities for Poverty informal support, according to the online study by Sunday. CUF and the Church of England. Local churches are being invited to hold a Poverty A “frugal lunch” involves replacing a normal Sunday Service followed by a “frugal lunch” on Sunday lunch with soup or another inexpensive June 21, or on another date that suits, to raise meal, with the savings donated to the Church funds for CUF. Urban Fund. Church Urban Fund, a charity within the Church of To download your free resources and find out England, helps churches respond to poverty and more visit www.povertysunday.org.uk supports local initiatives to transform deprived communities. Poverty Sunday is being marked after a report published earlier this year showed the

FEARLESS DEACON BRAVES HEIGHTS FOR CHARITY On the 7th March Deacon Olivia Werrett from Bexhill abseiled down the 210ft tower of St. Mary Magdalen’s Church in Oxford to raise money for charity. Deacon Olivia said she seized upon the challenge to raise funds for Christian Aid. “It is an amazing charity which reaches out to help all people whoever and where-ever they are. Christian Aid brings a vision where people can shape and direct their own lives, for it brings hope and courage, and gives people the confidence to face a brighter future. And it’s my privilege to do my bit.” ‘Let us Love – not in word or speech, but in truth and action’ - (1.John 3:18). Just Giving page has been set up and you can still sponsor Olivia if you follow this link: www.justgiving.com/REVEREND-WERRETT ISSUE 6 9

VOLUNTEER HELP CLERGY WALKS NEEDED The clergy walks have fast become a popular activity Do you have a few hours spare enjoyed by all who have taken to help in directing cars and part. Dates and locations of all coaches to the car parks at two the walks can be found on the of the Diocesan Year 6 Leavers diocesan website. Celebrations? Tuesday 7 July at Lancing College Chapel or CLERGY MARRIAGE Tuesday 14 July at Worth Abbey RETREAT from 9:00am until 2:00pm on both days. If you would like to Nicky and Sila Lee, authors volunteer please email of The Marriage Course, will [email protected] be hosting a weekend retreat at Wiston House from Friday, November 21st, to Sunday, November 23rd, 2014. The weekend will provide an opportunity for those attending to invest in their own marriage, have time together as a couple and talk about important topics. There is a bursary fund for any couple who needs it. For more information on how to book on or for information about future retreats please contact: [email protected]

‘KEEP THE FAITH’ PRAYER FOR THOSE CAUGHT UP IN THE EQUIPPING EVENTS NEPAL EARTHQUAKE FOR DIOCESAN The church of England has published a prayer for all those caught up STRATEGY in the tragic events surrounding the earthquake in Nepal: Following the launch of the Lord of all compassion Diocesan Strategy over the We pray for all of those caught up in the midst of tragedy or disaster. Pentecost weekend, the For those who have lost life and those working to save life Resource in partnership with the For those who are worried for people they love diocese, is hosting a programme For those who will see their loved ones no longer of equipping evenings in Lord Have Mercy. Cuckfield, Petworth, Dallington For those in need of the peace that passes all understanding and Hastings. More information For all who turn to you in the midst of turmoil about these Keep the Faith For those who cry out to you in fear and in love equipping evenings can be Lord Have Mercy. found on our website. For those in confusion and those in despair For those whose tears are yet to dry For those in need of your unending love Lord Have Mercy Amen 10 FAITH IN SUSSEX

DIOCESAN STRATEGY LAUNCH

Pentecost 2015 TO KNOW, LOVE, FOLLOW JESUS

Its nearly here! The Diocesan member. Special copies of Resources for all these activities Strategy launches across Sussex Luke’s Gospel will be available will be available via the diocesan over Pentecost weekend May for distribution to our friends web site. We intend to drive 23rd and 24th, 2015. By now we and contacts with suggestions forward with the strategy over hope many parishes will have of how to follow up that interest. the next five years at both a planned launch events in their These events are just the start. central and local level. The locality, either with others locally, launch is not the end but we pray or using their own resources. By the end of 2016 all parishes a new beginning as we seek Beacons will be lit across the are asked to complete a the Lord’s help to make new County to symbolise the light detailed audit of the needs of disciples in Sussex. of Christ spreading from place their parish against the three to place. As a picture of our areas of the strategy, Church The next step will come around commitment to young people Growth spiritual and numerical; Michaelmas when Bishop Martin the cue for lighting these will we re-imagining ministry and gives us his charge drawn from hope come from our Youth Camp contributing to the common reflections on the visitations that at Plumpton. good. We are also asked to let took place across the diocese our local Archdeacon know over the last 2 years. There There will be a range of what the one thing is that they will be more information about materials available to help with will be focussing on for 2016. events to communicate the the launch. A leaflet has been These goals are to be SMART, charge in the next magazine. produced outlining the strategy stretching but realistic with the to be available to every church resources God has given us. ISSUE 6 11

STRATEGY LAUNCH PRAYER PILGRIMAGE

Forty one parishes along the south coast from written by Anthony Cane another prayer that Rye to Shoreham Beach; nearly 1000 people emerged across the week was, ‘Lord, please use joining in prayer for the diocesan strategy and for me today to share your love with someone who the life of their parishes. These were just a few of doesn’t know you yet.’ the statistics from Bishop Richard’s recent prayer pilgrimage along the south coast. In the midst of all the planning and complexities of a strategy for an organisation as large as ours it Instigated as part of the prayer for the launch seemed to strike a chord with a number of people. of the diocesan strategy on the weekend of Bishop Richard said, “A simple prayer like that, Pentecost, he visited every parish that meets the offered to God each day, could have a radical sea in East Sussex, praying in each church building transforming effect on the life and fortunes of for about half an hour with the parishioners who local churches across Sussex. It seems to me to gathered. The pilgrimage started with the morning be a prayer after God’s heart. Just think what the service in Rye on Sunday 22nd and finished on Sprit did with 12 disciples who made themselves Friday afternoon at Shoreham. completely available to God at Pentecost. There are 30,000 or so of us – quite a head start!” Bishop Richard said he was delighted that so many folk turned up to pray in each venue, even in the middle of the week. “In most places we A PRAYER FOR THE LAUNCH used a simple order of prayer, written originally by Andrew Mayes, Diocesan Spirituality advisor. It OF THE DIOCESAN STRATEGY took us through a journey of offering ourselves to God, meditating on the scripture, repenting for our O God of grace and new life, failings to obey God’s call and then intercessions we pray for your diocese of Chichester; for the life of the parish and diocese. It was that in times of challenge and change, particularly appropriate that the middle of the your people may grow in holiness, week was the Feast of the Annunciation, where we and discern your calling to each and to all. remembered Mary’s complete availability to God, a model and exemplar of Christian discipleship. Equip and enable us in witnessing to Christ, If our strategy is to be fruitful that model of working for the common good, availability is something we will all need to re- and transforming our parishes cultivate.” As well as the prayer for the strategy in the service of your kingdom; through Jesus Christ our Lord. 12 FAITH IN SUSSEX

CREATIVE IDEAS TO LIGHT THE BEACON WAY

‘GLOW’ AT MAY CAMP May Camp will be buzzing this year as they prepare for another bumper weekend of activities. There will be a Q&A session hosted by our new Diocesan Youth Officer, Dan Jenkins and Bishop Richard with a focus on the diocesan strategy rollout. There promises to be a bit of sparkle as exciting celebrations are unveiled to mark the Pentecost launch of the diocesan strategy.

THE BIG CHURCH DAY OUT AT WISTON On Sunday Bishop Richard will join BCDO. He will be interviewed by Pete Greig on the main stage towards the end of the evening to pray for the diocese and strategy with the crowd. At around 9.30pm a beacon will be lit on Chanctonbury Ring to conclude the strategy weekend celebrations. Further details from Philip Jones, Archdeacon of Hastings.

Information BEACON EVENTS FOR PENTECOST about previously A list of all the parishes with a confirmed beacon or registered celebratory event to launch the diocesan strategy for beacon sites are growth will be posted on the diocesan website. available from the Archdeacon

You can get in touch with Archdeacon Philip by email: [email protected] ISSUE 6 13

WHERE WILL THE BISHOPS BE? Lighting beacons across All three Bishops will be out and about across the diocese the diocese to mark taking part in celebration events. Bishop Richard will be spending time at May Camp celebrating the launch of the the launch of the new strategy on Saturday and is guest at the Big Church Day diocesan strategy has Out at Wiston in West Sussex on Sunday ahead of lighting a been taken up by scores beacon at Chanctonbury Ring. of parishes across Sussex. The archdeacon FURTHER EVENTS THIS YEAR of Hastings, Philip Jones The process to formulate the strategy has so far comprised the visitation, the consultations and groups formulating has been busy urging different aspects of the whole. The strategy will be parishes to engage with launched at Pentecost and Bishop Martin is working on a the enterprise to mark distillation of the findings from the visitations. These will the launch at Pentecost inform a Bishop’s charge which he will be delivering around Michaelmas. of the Diocesan Vision Strategy 2015 – 2020 and parishes have PENTECOST PRAYER VIGIL WEST WITTERING BEACH BEACON responded with events SATURDAY 23RD MAY and activities to mark Join us in ‘God’s acre’ as we pray the Spirits blessing on the occasion. the launch of the Diocesan Vision Strategy. Gather at the Beacon 8.45pm, silent prayer vigil begins with the lighting The Archdeacon said he of the Beacon at 9pm. was really encouraged by the creative ideas PENTECOST CELEBRATION coming up from a SATURDAY 23 MAY ST JOHN THE BAPTIST CHURCH, FINDON number of parishes and Worship & BBQ from 5.30pm deaneries, including Email [email protected] for tickets. BBQs, a barn dance and processions, all with an HOVE DEANERY EVENT evangelistic edge. SHOREHAM FORT, SHOREHAM BEACH SATURDAY 23 MAY 2015 “The idea to light Arrival from 8.30pm, beacon lit at 9pm beacons, at as many Shoreham Fort is clearly signposted as you come onto Shoreham Beach. www.shorehamfort.co.uk sites as possible, is to create a sense that we are all linked-up and BIG BBQ SATURDAY 23 MAY 2015 connected with the aim An open invitation for the villagers to come along for a free of making it an event BBQ. The Parish of Forest Row, serving the villages of to remember as well as Forest Row & Ashurst Wood putting down a marker for the meaning and LIGHTING THE BEACON excitement of Pentecost SATURDAY 23 MAY 2015 THE PARISHES OF WARBLETON, BODLE GREEN AND DALLINGTON and the launch of the Dallington Recreation Ground, Sugar Field. From 9.15pm. diocesan strategy.” This event is free of charge and all are welcome. ~Contact Bobbie Steel if you plan to go. 01435 830811 or jandbsteel@ btinternet.com 14 FAITH IN SUSSEX

A VERY MODERN CRUSADER

Father Lawrence MacLean Global warming and sustainability are high on the Church of England agenda. We met the priest appointed to advise on these issues for the diocesan buildings here in Chichester – and found a man on a mission in more ways than one.

Father Lawrence MacLean – or He said: “It all ties in and it all and it’s all linked with mission Lawrence from Florence as many comes down to mission. The and evangelism – people won’t fondly know him – is clear about most important things for any come to the church if it is not the task ahead. building are heat, light and comfortable. “We have to plan for our Lawrence has always been churches not just for the next “Our buildings interested in restoring old five or ten years but for the next buildings, including vicarages 50 to 100 years,” he said. “And have to be self- and churches, but his passion you have to make the building sustaining, they for sustainability really took off work for you, not you work for when he moved to Italy in 2002. the building.” have to be eco- He had been asked to go Lawrence is the new vicar of St friendly but they Florence – hence the nickname Barnabas in Hove and is also – to work in the parish of priest in charge at St Andrew’s, could also be St Mark’s, which needed Hove. On top of that, he is management and leadership. diocesan development officer creating energy.” The English church was the for property sustainability issues ground floor of a converted and adviser for fundraising. toilets and if you want people to come to it, you must have palazzo and the upper floor those. That’s your starting point was split into nine apartments. ISSUE 6 15

Lawrence oversaw the and spreading the word about helping children in Third World restoration of the whole building, sustainability through the countries. It continues to be very including the transformation of diocese. He said: “If we can important to us and last year we the apartments into holiday lets make the parishes sustainable, built a church in Malawi. to bring in much-needed income. we can plan for the future. “Now I am diocesan adviser for I believe we can save the He said: “When you are a fundraising here in Chichester diocese many thousands of clergyman in the Diocese of – and all these things work pounds on energy and I want Europe you have to run your together.” us to be leaders of sustainable church and community like a development.” Can Lawrence have the same business. It made me see that success here as in Florence? we needed to rethink how we Saving money goes hand in His wife Jacqueline, a careers operate in England because of hand with fundraising. During management expert who has the ever-diminishing funds some Lawrence’s ten years in Italy since retrained as a Bowen clergy have for their churches. he helped raise thousands of therapist, is certain of it. euros to help orphaned and “The building is your asset and impoverished children in India. “He’s not a normal priest,” she we need to make it work for laughs. “ He has always had us – which brings me back to He did this largely by setting incredible vision – he just has being sustainable. If we make up St Mark’s Opera, which this great skill and ability to our churches self-sustaining and performed in the church after inspire.” eco-friendly – and then get them which it was named – and still creating energy as well, that does so today. Opera fans puts us in a strong position. That boost proceeds from the ticket might be through the use of solar sales further by donating their Interview by Kate Parkin panels on the roof, underfloor “spiccioli” – spare change – on heating and so on.” the way out. Now Lawrence is restoring Lawrence said: “The whole the vicarage at St Barnabas opera experience linked in with

AN AUDIENCE WITH THE POPE

The MacLean’s youngest child Benjamin, now just returned to England from Florence when the 15, is a former head boy and senior chorister at choir was invited to sing in Rome - and so they Westminster Abbey. flew straight back to Italy for the historic occasion. The youngster sang at Prince William’s wedding Benjamin is now a music scholar at Sherborne and has also performed at No 10 Downing Street School in Dorset. His sister Flossie, 24, works and for US President Barack Obama. for British Airways cabin crew and lives with Lawrence and Jacqueline. Modesty and the natural reticence of a teenage boy meant his parents knew little of this until they saw They have two other children, Laura, 28, an him on a BBC2 documentary about the choir. actress, and James, 26, who works for an ethical web design company. They did, however, watch him perform in the Sistine Chapel for the Pope in 2012. The MacLeans had 16 FAITH IN SUSSEX

NEARLY £1M GRANTED FROM ROOF REPAIR FUND

Eighteen parishes out of a total of fifty six applications across the diocese are to receive grants for urgent repairs to their church roofs, gutters and drains in the first round of awards from the Listed Places of Worship Roof Repair Fund.

Beth Hale, Diocesan Advisory for the second round, and will To assist the Archdeacon and Committee Secretary, welcomed need to reapply when it opens DAC in the preparation of their the news. She said: “The total later in the year. letters of support, parishes number of applications from should supply photos, an outline this diocese was impressive Details of the requirements for specification, details of the given the very tight eight week the second round are yet to be extent of the proposed work, time frame and the fact that confirmed, but they are likely to the relevant section of the Christmas fell half way through, be similar to those for the first latest quinquennial inspection so we were delighted to hear round. Letters of support will, report outlining the need, and, if that nearly a third of bids put therefore, probably be required possible, a cost estimate. forward were successful with from both the Archdeacon a collective sum of nearly £1 and the Diocesan Advisory million.” Committee (DAC).

There could be good news for parishes in a ‘second round’ of PARISH ARCHDEACON AMOUNT applications later in 2015. The Bolney, St Mary Horsham £16,300 fund has been increased to a Brede, St George Hastings £67,400 total of £55 million, which means Donnington, St George Chichester £74,600 £25 million will be allocated to a Eastbourne, St Saviour Hastings £98,200 “second round” of applications Eridge, Holy Trinity Hastings £36,300 later in 2015. The deadlines Hadlow Down, St Mark Hastings £60,300 for this second round have not Heathfield All Saints Hastings £14,000 yet been announced, but more Lancing, St James the Less Chichester £46,200 information will be available Mountfield, All Saints Hastings £19,000 at www.lpowroof.com in due Newhaven, St Michael Brighton & Lewes £35,700 course. Oving, St Andrew Chichester £72,700 Petworth, St Mary Horsham £77,200 The increased amount of first- Plumpton, St Michael Brighton & Lewes £80,300 round funding will go toward Preston, St John Brighton & Lewes £29,000 additional awards for those who Sidlesham, St Mary Chichester £15,400 have already applied. However, Sompting, St Mary the Virgin Chichester £23,800 those who applied to the first South Malling, St Michael Brighton & Lewes £10,300 round and are unsuccessful will West Thorney, St Nicholas Chichester £51,100 not automatically be considered Total amount for the diocese £827,800 ISSUE 6 17

CHURCH IN THE COMMUNITY: STILL OFFERING COFFEE AND SUPPORT AFTER 23 YEARS The information can be emailed to the Archdeacon and DAC Secretary. If the Deacon Olivia Werrett is an From the beginning, there has application for a grant is associate vicar in the Benefice been a constant membership of successful, a faculty will be of Bexhill, East Sussex. She has highly individual women and we required for the work and been running an outreach group have steadily grown in mutual parishes should indicate in her home for women and trust and regard as we have when they would anticipate families for nearly a quarter of a supported each other and all submitting their application century. Here she tells the story those who have come through to the DAC for formal advice.” of Open House. the door.

The deadline for the second It all began at Christmas 1992 as So what have we done? All sorts round is expected to be tight, an outreach group for women of women have arrived, married, just as it was for the first and families. The original idea single, separated, anyone who round. Please begin work came to me when I stood in has been encouraged and on your applications as early the playground one very cold brought by one or other of us, as possible to ensure there morning and thought how there nearly all unchurched. is sufficient time to prepare was nowhere we could go and them, to undertake any have coffee. Most of the women have brought necessary survey work or many different problems and costing, and for the DAC and My next thought was that I could situations with them and they Archdeacon to consider the open my house for it. I just as have been guided and helped proposals. Beth Hale urges quickly took a backward step through them - all types of family caution: from that point – I could no things, children’s education, sooner open my door to people health and marital issues, you » There will only be £25m up » than I could fly. name it and we’ve addressed it. for grabs this time round, There has only ever been one so there is no guarantee of But of course, once an idea like rule – everything we say within success. However, if there that occurs and God thinks it a these four walls stays here for it is a genuine need, it is still good plan too, He won’t let go. I is all strictly confidential. worth applying (on the struggled and argued with Him principle “if you don’t ask, for a long while because in those We have monthly meetings you don’t get”) days I lacked self-confidence. I and also meals out or similar »» At the time of writing the finally did say to God that I would activities a couple of times a article there is no definite give it a try – but only once as year. Twice a year we gather for timetable for the next He would see it could never, extra-nice refreshments – in the round, beyond a general ever work. I got the distinct summer it is usually a party in reference to “later this impression He laughed at that. one of our gardens and in winter year” – for work to be done it is back at Open House. in 2016 An amazing number of people attended that first session – Nowadays we have a lower »» The CBC will be the main and a wonderful group from attendance but we all keep our link between dioceses St Michael’s and the Mothers’ eyes open for problems in our and the National Heritage Union came to my home and area to see where and how Memorial Fund. I will liaise helped to provide the welcome, we can help so Open House with the CBC and will food and conversation. That has spread and is even more ensure that information on one-time-only-event kept going, widely effective. Church in the application process is on and on and on, and just over the community, church in the forwarded to the parishes 22 years later, Open House is neighbourhood - that is who without delay. still open. and what we are and we are just quietly getting on with it. 18 FAITH IN SUSSEX

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ST BARTZ A BEACON FOR YOUTH MINISTRY by Ali Campbell, Youth and children’s ministry consultant

ST BARTZ has been opening its doors as a St Bartz is usually booked for weekends residential retreat centre since 2003. It is set in throughout the year and we have provisional its own grounds, surrounded by farmland, and bookings well into 2016. This is great but we are is an ideal place to take your youth group for a keen to see this fantastic facility used more during weekend or week away in the heart of the Sussex the week. countryside. We have plans to encourage schools to make use Surprisingly, a significant number of our bookings of St Bartz as a base for field trips and work outside are from outside the diocese. Groups travel school and are also developing relationships with from all over the South East and further afield to the wider voluntary sector across Sussex. Many rest, retreat and refresh at our centre nestled in smaller charities and youth organisations do not Spithurst, near the village of Barcombe and just have a facility of this kind which is both affordable north of Lewes. and within easy reach.

It has everything your church or group might need We would also love to see more churches from for a time away, including: the diocese use the centre. It is ideal for parochial church council away days, church days, vision » Accommodation for 24 young people » evenings and much more. »» Three leaders’ rooms We now have a projector and screen for watching »» Day conference facilities for up to 60 people presentations and films and recently acquired wi-fi. The St Bartz website has been modernised »» A well-equipped kitchen for self catering with a video tour, devotional material and all the »» A large recreation area and a quiet room information needed to make a booking.

»» A garden and parking

»» Disabled facilities Visit it at www.stbartz.org.uk and also our Facebook fan page www.facebook.com/stbartzretreat You can “like” us to keep up with the latest developments and pray for our centre. ISSUE 6 19 THE VOICE OF YOUTH

On May 1, we welcomed a new youth officer to Chichester Diocese. Dan Jenkins, who is taking on a role once held by his father Clive Jenkins, Vicar of Wisborough Green, told us about himself and his plans.

It’s strange to think that my dad I’m excited about the challenge I will be looking to start a new used to hold this exact position of this new role and building on youth council and would love to 25 years ago. I was just a the great work that has gone see young people involved from toddler following him around at before me. There’s a foundation every deanery. The Diocesan May Camp and wanting to play of good youth work practice and Strategy mentions specifically football with the grown-ups. networks that I hope to be able the increased participation of to support and resource. The young people in church life and I’m a little taller now and less diocese is huge and the task is decision making. I hope this can excited about playing football daunting but I hope to link with be a way to invest in the young with grown-ups. I live in Worthing as many parishes as possible people with the understanding with my wife Beccy and our dog and begin to develop some they need to be able to make Evie. effective relationships with both informed decisions as well as youth workers and churches giving them the voice to have I play a few instruments and where employing a youth worker their say. I love to worship. I also enjoy is not an option but engaging cooking, keeping our small with young people is vital. The encounter gap year has garden under control and coffee. meant numerous young people Beccy and I roast our own coffee I believe May Camp is a jewel in deeply engaged in church life and even sell a little at local the crown of what the diocese and leadership. I hope this will markets and online through offers for young people. It allows continue to develop leadership social media. us to be really intentional about potential in young people and discipling young people without encourage them to explore I studied youth and community exposing them to the big event their options in terms of future work with applied theology at experience which can still have vocations and employment. Oxford Brookes University and its impact when they’re later into It would be great to join with have worked with young people their teens. It’s an opportunity an educational establishment in a variety of contexts including for youth leaders to develop to award gap year students a church plant with the Salvation relationships and deal with with a recognised youth work Army in Cornwall, a free church questions and conversations qualification at the end of their in Yapton, an Anglican café they just wouldn’t have the year out for God. church in Worthing and, most opportunity for otherwise. There recently, as youth development is a very high quality of worship I look forward to meeting as worker at Horsham Matters on and teaching and it’s reaching many of you as I can and if you’re behalf of the parish councils unchurched young people from not booked on to May Camp for in the south west of Horsham across the whole diocese. I’ve this year yet, there’s still time. District. been involved with May Camp for the past few years and I can’t wait to get more stuck in.

Dan Jenkins will be licensed by Bishop Martin during the morning May Camp session on Saturday 23 May between 9.45-11am 20 FAITH IN SUSSEX

DIOCESAN MISSION FUND NEWS The Chichester Diocesan Mission Fund was created to support mission initiatives in our area, focusing on those that deepen faith and increase commitment to worship.

At the last grant allocation meeting earlier this proved that combined, we are a force for God to be year Rev Canon Martin Onions, Interim fund reckoned with. We involved many local businesses, chairman, handed over the role of Chairperson to organizations as well as individuals. Archdeacon of Horsham Fiona Windsor. We had a mix of stage acts some of which were The meeting heard update reports from Scaynes promoting faith, and a ‘tea with vicars’ event for Hill, Patcham and Hosanna Broadwater and gospel conversations. With all the events free, considered applications from Wadhurst, St. John’s the children of all ages were able to join in all the Burgess Hill, St. Matthews Worthing, St Cuthman’s exciting stall opportunities, games and challenges. Whitehawk, St Luke’s Brighton and St Georges Over 1000 people came which we were astounded Kemp Town by, including the MP Caroline Lucas. The hosting school and a couple of local businesses want to be Archdeacon Fiona invites parishes seeking support more involved next year now they realise what we for mission initiatives to apply for a grant from are about. the diocesan mission fund. She said: “We want to allocate grants to a wide variety of churches across We were grateful for the grant of £1,500 which the whole diocese so please be encouraged to was more than matched by church donations and apply. The application form and guidelines can be income from the event. We were humbled by the found on the diocesan website.” generosity of so many.

The mission fund has supported many excellent Plans are now well underway for an even larger initiatives over the years. Here are two recent event this year on 12 September 2015. success stories.

Andy Bousfield, minister at Ascension Church Westdene, tells us about the first Love Patcham festival held in September 2014.

The Love Patcham festival was a resounding success. We wanted to show to the Patcham community that the churches are here for them all and to show that God loves them all.

The Festival was promoted by the five churches in Patcham from the C of E, Methodist, Elim Pentecostal and Catholic denominations,and it ISSUE 6 21

Lisa Barnett is the Vicar at St We’ve been able to get new equipment for the youth group, which has been a blessing. The Xbox Augustine’s, Scaynes Hill. She reports 360, the Wii, the table tennis and the snooker/pool on the increased youth activity at the table is used every week by the group. church thanks to the mission grant which enabled them to invest in resources for their youth group, and increase the hours of their youth and children’s worker, Emily Ludgate.

We are really encouraged by the youth ministry at our church. The youth club is growing, the young people are obviously enjoying it, and we are building strong relationships with them, which is such a vital foundation in youth work. We’re learning that a lot of youth work is trial and error. You have to be flexible to see what works, but having a committed team of leaders who work well In 2014 we held a youth group party to celebrate together is really key, and it’s been great to see the new youth group’s first birthday. We invited that team growing. the youth group’s families to join us and the wider church family to see what we do each week. It was We wanted to provide opportunities for individual a great evening with nibbles and birthday cake. achievement, impacting on the level of self-esteem The evening built the excitement for younger in the young people, and to involve youth group children, who were saying, “I can’t wait to be old members in our community and church initiatives.’ enough to come to youth group” and we even got extra offers of help from a few of the parents.

THE NEXT 12 MONTHS

We recognise that some of our church children In order to provide an engaging focus on faith in who are school age 6 and above have now the regular youth group programme, Ali Campbell, outgrown Sunday School, and so we are going to from The Resource, encouraged us to make use start a Sunday discipleship group - meeting after of a ‘think night’ and a ‘mystery guest night’ each the morning service - and we are hoping that other term. We will also work on building relationships in young people from the youth group may begin to school with the current year 5s, ready to welcome come along to this too. them to the group in September 2015. 22 FAITH IN SUSSEX

IS YOUR CHURCH USING THIS VITAL WEBSITE?

‘A Church Near You’ is a national website run by the Church of England which lists every church in our Diocese. It is a resource that research shows is very popular.

All churches can have their It is simple to register on the site Bishop Richard says: “Our own page on ‘A Church Near (www.achurchnearyou.com) and churches should be as You’ but not all church pages ‘take over’ your parish page. welcoming as possible and now are completed with up to date You can then add information the welcome can start as early information. Some have no about your church mission work as the first online click to find a information or limited details and activities, normal services, local church. while others are regularly special services, events and updated by enthusiastic fundraisers. “Information that is up to date contributors. and relevant and with a few You can also add your website words of welcome could make ALL the churches in our Diocese address and social media links all the difference to some people should be encouraged to if you have them. It is a simple choosing to attend a church proactively manage their ‘A task and you don’t need to be a event or service or not. Church Near You’ page and computer whizz to update it! list the very latest services and upcoming events as well as up to Best of all it’s a completely FREE date contact information. resource - so there is no reason not to give it a go! The responsibility to own a page and maintain it is down to each church. If you haven’t taken “I encourage all parishes not already ownership of your parish page on ‘A Church Near You’ why not using A Church Near You to do so. do it now? If you are using it but you haven’t updated your details for a while, please revisit your pages now and make a commitment to keep it up updated regularly in future.” ISSUE 6 23

MAIN CHRISTIAN MINISTRY

An exciting new MA in Christian the expertise of the university. and liturgy. Students may then Ministry is being offered by I am happy to recommend it to undertake advanced study in the University of Chichester in those seeking to improve their central ministerial areas such as conjunction with the ministry ministerial practice and grow as biblical studies, ethics, pluralism team of the diocese. The pastors and theologians’. and diversity, and missiology. MA builds on the University’s expertise in public and practical The MA is studied part-time The modules are assessed theology and aims to resource by following a two year taught through a variety of tasks and develop Christian priests, module programme followed including essays, book reviews, deacons and readers so that by a one year dissertation case studies, research project they can serve local churches module. Teaching is delivered in reports, and presentations. more effectively. blocks lasting 3 days, normally a The final dissertation is 15,000 Tuesday to Thursday. Students words. The course is suitable for clergy may either visit the university and laity. It recognizes that daily or if they live further Those applying for the course there is an increasing diversity away accommodation can be will normally have a good in Christian ministry and so local arranged. Forthcoming teaching first degree in Theology church leaders need to renew dates are: and Religious Studies or a and develop their theological related subject. Admission » Tuesday August 25th – and pastoral skills, knowledge » is also possible for those Thursday August 27th 2015 and understanding. Modules are with substantial ministerial specifically designed to enable »» Tuesday January 12th – experience. critical reflection on local church Thursday January 14th 2016 practice. A reduced fee is available for »» Tuesday May 10th – Thursday those recommended for the The curriculum includes a May 12th 2016 degree by the diocese. diverse range of modules which will enhance students’ At the beginning of the course theological, liturgical, spiritual students explore critically For further information and pastoral ability. The modules the foundational ideas of please contact Dr Graeme emphasise the importance of what is meant by practical Smith, Head of Department the practical and local context and public theology. This of Theology, Philosophy as a springboard for theological provides a substantial platform and Religious Studies, reflection. for subsequent theological ([email protected], engagement with the local tel: 01243 816191). You can Canon Rebecca Swyer says, ministerial context. Further core also visit the web site at ‘I am delighted that we have modules are a practical theology www.chi.ac.uk/department- developed this new MA which project, spirituality, and ritual theology-religious-studies/ responds to the local needs of postgraduate clergy and readers, building on 24 FAITH IN SUSSEX NEWS FROM DIOCESAN OVERSEAS COUNCIL

THANK YOU! The Adventide Ebola Emergency Appeal, too, was a success. As a diocesan family we raised Bishop Mark praises response to £35,000. appeals You will see on these pages how our partner Heartfelt thanks to all individuals, schools and dioceses are spending some of these funds. parishes who generously supported our Diocesan Ebola has hit them hard and it will be a long time Harvest Appeal and the bishops’ Adventide Ebola before normality is regained. In the meantime, the Emergency Appeal. churches are struggling to pay salaries, address issues of “food security” and continue to lead in In the light of the Ebola crisis, the DOC decided Ebola-prevention awareness training and pastoral that while we committed to the training of key care. personnel in our link dioceses, any funds raised over our £15,000 target would go towards Ebola Remember that while fundraising and giving will relief in the affected dioceses. It is with great joy provide much-needed resources, our prayers, too, we can announce our combined efforts raised are vital and greatly appreciated. May the life of £29,900. the Risen Lord continue to empower us all in His service.

A VISIT FROM KENYA Mary Wardell, St Mary’s, latter part of her life was spent in Barnham England where she focused on Bishop Stephen Kabora, raising money for the theological “Bishop Stephen’s visit was to from the Kenyan diocese of training of new priests in Nakuru. discover how English parishes Nyaharuru, and his wife Mama In return, our parish hosted at operated and to reinforce the Eunice spent time with clergy least one trainee priest from links between the two dioceses, and parishioners in Chichester Kenya. Diocese at the invitation of which began many years ago Bishop Martin. Members of with the support of the late “Suffragan Bishop Mark and his the parishes of Aldingbourne, Canon Gillian Cossar. wife Ruth visited Nyaharuru two years ago. They met members Barnham and Eastergate and “She worked most of her adult of Mothers’ Union branches and Holy Trinity Hurstpierpoint told life in the CMS missionary saw the positive work of mission us more: society in Nakuru, now the and evangelisation happening at diocese of Nyaharuru, but also grass roots level. had a home in Barnham. The ISSUE 6 25

“We hope links should be “Our aim is to identify a CHURCHES not only maintained but parish or group of parishes RESPONSE strengthened. One area under in Nyaharuru with whom we discussion is how the parish can form a mutually enriching TO EBOLA - of Aldingbourne, Barnham companionship link. Having SUPPORTED BY US and Eastergate might support linked churches, we would the building of an Anglican then hope to link as many Us (formerly known as USPG) secondary school in Kenya for organisations as possible within was among the first agencies children orphaned by Aids. our parishes. to support the Anglican Work started in 2013, thanks to churches in West Africa “We spent a happy morning at St a legacy from Gillian Cosser, following the outbreak of Lawrence CE Primary, which is and fundraising continues Ebola last year. so enthusiastic about a link. We in Nyaharuru to allow work attended assemblies and spent A grant sent by Us – including to progress. It is planned for time with the Year 3 classes who £2,000 from the Diocese of completion in the next year and are doing projects on Africa. Chichester – helped fund we hope to be able to support The children had some excellent distribution of sanitation the fundraising. questions and it was wonderful kits, food, clothes and other “Bishop Stephen and his to see pictures of Nyahururu essential items to communities wife were taken on a tour displayed around the school. in need. The church has also of the parish churches of St distributed sanitation kits to “Mama Eunice was keen to see Mary the Virgin, Barnham, St. medical staff and clinics. our village shops, particularly our George’s, Eastergate and St community charity shop as there Davidson Solanki, Us Mary’s, Aldingbourne, where are no charity shops in Kenya. International Programme they were guests of honour The couple heard how the shop Manager for West Africa, said: at a lunch provided by the is run entirely by volunteers and “The churches in Liberia, Mother’s Union. They returned makes a considerable amount Sierra Leone and Guinea are to Kenya with some insight into of money for the community. hurt and bruised due to the the challenges parishes in the Bishop Stephen is fundraising impact of Ebola. However they Church of England face as part for a new cathedral and is now remain determined to serve of their Christian witness and inspired to open a charity shop communities and be salt and ministry. We hope reciprocal in his area. light in this difficult situation.” visits will go ahead soon.” “Mothers’ Union invited Bishop The Diocesan Overseas Stephen and Mama Eunice to Council has approved the Revd Jane Willis, Holy Trinity meetings at Church House in following grants: Hurstpierpoint Hove and at Holy Trinity. It was Diocese of Bo - £7,000 for fascinating hearing of the vibrant “The parish is considering the Mothers’ Union micro- MU in Kenya with 450,000 establishing a Kenyan link so credit programme to help members – a highly valued role we were delighted to host farmers buy seed, tools in the community. Bishop Stephen and his wife and other materials for the Mama Eunice on their first visit “Plans are now afoot for a return planting season. This project to the UK. I was thrilled at how visit, during which we hope to addresses the real issues on the good folk of Holy Trinity identify a parish or group of the ground in the current crisis leapt to the challenge, offering parishes for our companion link.” while paving the way to the wonderful hospitality. normalisation of life. Diocese of Liberia - £7,000 to help pay salary arrears for teaching staff at its church schools. The DOC appreciates the diocese’s debts threaten to cripple its ministry with children and its role in stabilising and bringing normality back to Liberian society. 26 FAITH IN SUSSEX

STORIES BEHIND THE HYMNS brother, sister, LET ME SERVE YOU

BY NEVILLE MANNING

Hymns, like so many things, serve you, let me be as Christ to The penultimate verse speaks sometimes begin in strange and you.” of the hope of life together in unexpected ways. heaven when the shared role of The second verse makes it clear servants one to another finds its One day in 1976, Richard Gillard servanthood is not simply one fruition in perfect harmony “born wrote a few words on a scrap of person doing good to the other of all we’ve known together of paper: “I will hold the Christ light but is about shared experienced Christ’s love and agony”. for you in the night time of your and mutual support in life’s fear; I will hold my hand out to pilgrimage: Brother, sister is one of those you, speak the peace you long hymns, often sung on occasions to hear.” such as Maundy Thursday, which “WE ARE HERE have the capacity to touch us at Some six months later in a very deep level, engaging both Auckland, New Zealand, he took TO HELP EACH mind and heart. Note just two that scrap of paper out of his of many comments on the hymn guitar case and developed the OTHER WALK THE on various websites: “The song words into the hymn we know as MILE AND BEAR actually penetrates the deepest Brother, sister, let me serve you. depths of my soul and touches it He also composed the music THE LOAD”. so sweetly” and “It gives me the to which it is sung, The Servant actual strength to move forward Song. In 2001, it featured in a in service to my Lord and to Remembrance Sunday Songs The third verse, the original others”. of Praise broadcast from York words of the hymn, clearly have Minster. Today it is found in at in the background the many No doubt for us in this least 27 hymnals. occasions when Christ said diocese and in each of our to his disciples “do not fear” congregations, the role of a The opening verse, which is as we hold out our hand to servant must be a key to all that repeated at the end, clearly has someone who is fearful: “I will we do. Bishop Stephen Cottrell in mind the biblical picture of the hold the Christ light for you in suggested at a clergy day some Son of God taking the form of the night time of your fear.” The time ago that a fundamental a servant, as in St Paul’s letter fourth verse follows on with question we all need to ask to the Philippians (2 v5-11) and the thought of a servant role is “how may we serve our John’s account of Jesus washing involving the sharing of both the community?”. To grow in disciples’ feet at the Last Supper. joys and sorrows of life, no doubt discipleship must always mean The start and end of the hymn drawing on the Apostle Paul’s growing in the way of service. As are about taking on that Christ- call to “rejoice with those who the late Martin Luther King used shaped servant role in our hearts rejoice, weep with those who to say: “Everybody can be great and lives: “Brother, sister, let me weep” (Romans 12 v15). because everybody can serve.” ISSUE 6 27 A UNIQUE CHAPLAINCY HOW WE SUPPORT OUR 999 CREWS IN TIMES OF NEED by Rev Francis Pole Senior chaplain, South East Coast Ambulance Service

OUR Lord’s final instruction to his disciples was to The truth is that, while the figures for reported “Go and make disciples of all nations, baptising crime may be down, the emergency services face them ...” (Matt.28.19), coupled with the assurance dreadful situations such as serious road accidents (v.20) “And surely I am with you, always …” and the deaths of children. Each takes its toll on frontline staff and crews who are, of course, fully Our response to this has traditionally come about human with their own sets of emotions. largely in and through the parishes up and down the country but, under the inspiration of the Holy Worse, perhaps, has been an increase in people Spirit, this diocese is seeking to develop a new from the age of 11, yes 11, to 80 taking their own strategy to reach people. lives, often in horrible ways. It is there that a chaplain can stand alongside the crews and, in An essential part of this three-pronged initiative some cases, the families, showing God’s love and (re-imagining ministry) is to be found in chaplaincy. support in these dreadful situations. Chaplaincy has been defined as a clergyman or Essentially the chaplaincy is multi-faith - we have woman working in a secular environment. Such a Buddhist monks among our number - but in the role is not a replacement of parochial ministry – South East Coast Ambulance Service area, which rather an extension of it. stretches from Dover to Farnborough, there It is showing God’s love in nooks and crannies. It’s are 35 chaplains from the mainstream Christian about getting into those places the Church cannot churches. Most are ordained, although some hold necessarily reach. It means rubbing shoulders with other official positions within their churches. Our people, the majority of who nowadays have little or sole aim is to be there when staff need us and we no connection with a church, and showing God’s have a dedicated phone line which is answered love and care for them. It means demonstrating personally by one of the senior team 24/7. that however awful a situation might be, God, Our chaplaincy is unique in the UK. The fact through His Holy Spirit, is there. the team received the Chief Executive’s The Institute of Psychiatry, in an article in 2000 Highly Commended Team of the Year title was and following research by the University of encouragement and acknowledgement that we Aberdeen, indicated that front-line ambulance are on the right lines in demonstrating God’s love staff have insufficient support, often leading to to all in the ambulance service, regardless of rank burn-out. or status. I heard about the report a few years after I believe passionately that the outpouring of the publication and it was this that motivated me Holy Spirit at Pentecost on our Diocesan Strategy to inaugurate chaplaincy to the ambulance will encourage more people, both ordained and service straight away. After all, there had been lay, to seek those areas in the diocese where, chaplaincies to the police and fire services already. hitherto, traditional forms of ministry have been unable to reach, which is why re-imagining ministry is so vital. 28 FAITH IN SUSSEX ENVIRONMENTAL NEWS

NEW HOME AT SOUTH OF ENGLAND SHOW ‘The Nature of God’s Acre’, written by The Reverend Dr The Church has served the all the food produced. He said: Mark Betson and wildlife annual South of England Show at “It is always a pleasure to visit expert Miles King, explores Ardingly for many years, looking the South of England Show and how parishes value nature after lost children, providing I am always impressed with the in their churchyards and activities for young people and quality and variety that local how the presence of wildlife serving refreshments. This year food producers represent. There affects the spirituality of we will be setting up in a new are meat products, high quality these ancient, hallowed spot known as the Sanctuary. chocolate, oils, mushrooms, places. beers and a growing number of Rev Mark Betson, diocesan rural wines amongst my memories of One hundred and seventy- officer, said: “This year we’ve recent years. five people from twenty-six been given a great opportunity communities contributed to engage with visitors in a new “Supporting our local food to the book and there are way. The show’s chief executive industry is good for the local sections on every Sussex Iain Nicol has taken a ‘no bar to economy, for employment as parish which took part, families’ approach and hopes well as for our palates. As in including some magical planned reductions on the previous years, I shall be going personal accounts of entrance fee for families will along to encourage and support parishioner’s experiences encourage more to go along and our food producers and to of the nature of their enjoy all the show has to offer. learn a little bit more about the churchyards and of the production of some of our great spiritual importance to them “The Sanctuary will provide a local delicacies. personally. safe space for accompanied children to play and parents and “Exhibitors will be students Copies of ‘The Nature of carers to rest. It will house the from our agricultural colleges God’s Acre’ cost £5 and lost people post and there will who represent the future for available from the Cloisters be a buggy park for parents with agriculture and food production Shop, Chichester Cathedral, babies and toddlers. We will in our region and beyond. Also Books Alive, Hove have Forest Schools activities exhibiting will be our farmers www.booksalive.co.uk for children of all ages to and craftsmen as well as those engage with as well as always businesses that support and having tea, coffee and squash resource our agriculture and available. All of our ministry will food production.” be grounded in prayer for the people who visit us and for all The show takes place on June who are involved in the show. 11, 12 and 13. If you would like to volunteer to help, email Bishop Mark will be judging the Communications@chichester. stands at Regional Food this anglican.org year and offering a blessing for

WHAT ARE FOREST SCHOOLS? Forest Schools offer learners regular opportunities to achieve and develop confidence and self-esteem through hands-on learning experiences in a woodland or natural environment with trees and sits within and compliments the wider context of outdoor and woodland education. You can find out more about this unique learning approach on their website: www.forestschoolassociation.org ISSUE 6 29

PROTECTING THE PAST

Heritage crime is defined as “any lobby and door. Despite going The work of wildlife and heritage offence which harms the value down every potential avenue officers is not just limited to of England’s heritage assets and the perpetrator was never crime against churches however their settings to this and future discovered. but also includes the saving of generations” and its effects national buried treasures. The go far beyond just the physical As well as the physical scars of removal of artefacts from the scars which are left. PCSO Daryl the paint attack, another impact land of listed buildings is not Holter has the responsibility of is that on the community. PCSO only a crime but also removes investigating and preventing Daryl Holter explains: “The them from their proper place crimes for all of the listed effect this action had on the in time and context, potentially properties belonging to the parishioners was of great shock removing some important pieces diocese of Chichester. He spoke and upset. The church is seen as of our national story. While to us about the work which he a hub of the community it serves. working with English Heritage does in protecting the heritage The job for me was not only to and Kent police Daryl was able of our county and our nation. detect a crime but to support to procure a sentence for an a community.” After a fruitless offender who stole multiple Unfortunately several cases of investigation the case has now artefacts. With this successful heritage crime were reported been put into filing and is ready sentence the items were also throughout 2014 and without to be further investigated after recovered and fines imposed the work of Wildlife and new evidence is hopefully upon the guilty party. Heritage Officers such as Daryl discovered.” their effect can be lasting and very significant. One of the latest cases of Heritage crime HOW CAN WE HELP? was the needless vandalism of a 12th century church of Daryl has urged the public to band together and look after the vital importance to the local national story protected by the heritage of our nation. According community. Daryl was called to Daryl the only method to achieve this is to come together as a in by the parish priest who community to prevent these crimes reoccurring. “There is a great discovered that the church had importance on working together and encouraging the reporting been targeted in a vandalism of crime.” These heritage crimes continue to destroy the story and attack and there was paint history of our land and by banding together these crimes can be

Editing: With grateful thanks to Daniel Taylor – Work experience student thrown at the main entrance prevented. 30 FAITH IN SUSSEX PETERTIDE ORDINATIONS The Sixteen men and woman on these pages will be ordained Deacon on Saturday 27 June in the Cathedral and will begin their public ministry in various churches in the Diocese of Chichester, across East and West Sussex and the City of Brighton and Hove. The ceremony will place a seal on the calling they have received from God to serve the Church. We asked them to share a little of themselves so that we might call them, their families and parishes to mind in prayer ahead of their ordination service.

Jill Alderton Sandra Bale Debbie Beer To serve in Crawley Downs To serve at Forest Row and To serve at Holy Trinity, Ashurst Wood Hurstpierpoint

Jill Alderton grew up in East am very open about where and 25 years ago and my vocational Grinstead. She and her husband, to what sort of ministry he may discernment between 2002 and Mark have lived and worshipped be leading me in the long term. 2012 was punctuated with long (at St Andrew’s) in Crawley for 31 Meanwhile, I am looking forward periods of inactivity, doubt and years. They have two adult sons. to joining my new Church family even rebellion. However, I now They enjoy country walking and as their self-supporting Curate stand on the brink of an exciting cycling. and their various initiatives to new stage in my life with my reach out to the village.” study almost over and ordination “It was after I was involved in beckoning. leading all-age worship, that Sandra Bale. “Some say people suggested I consider that there is a bible verse or “The steadfast love of God has Reader training. I started character that resonates with indeed sustained me and I am exploring this, but it never felt us or helps us to understand delighted to be serving my title right; things fell into place when ourselves. My character is post along with my secular work someone suggested ordination, Jonah! Not because I have ever as a Pharmacist. My husband after which the call was angered sailors or because I like Richard and my children Natalie confirmed in many ways from sitting inside a big fish, but like and Matthew have been a huge different people,” says Jill. Jonah, I have spent a long time support. Thank you.” getting to the right place! She added: “From considering Debbie Beer is originally from Reader ministry God has “My journey to faith began in the West London before moving to brought me to a point where I run up to my marriage to Richard Burgess Hill. Since 2001 she ISSUE 6 31

has worshipped at St Andrew’s parish ministry. churches and the varied Church, where she came to a experiences provided by my personal faith in her mid-forties “We’ve spent the last 3 years, training, I am excited to find God after a long journey of spiritual together learning and growing calling me to continue learning searching. at Oak Hill College, feeling both and sharing his welcoming love well equipped yet unprepared in my curacy.” She said: “It was during a two- for the challenges ahead. We year period of family crisis – look forward to serving and David Crook has lived in divorce, illness and bereavement hoping to share not only the Horsham for the past 21 years. – that the “cross” first began gospel of God, but our lives as After university first time round, to make sense to me. After well.” in the 1980s, David worked as my confirmation I had a strong a secondary school teacher sense that God wanted more Gerry Burgess. “Steve (my in the Midlands and then, for and during a lay ministry course husband) and I have lived in Mid almost 20 years, in universities, ordination was suggested. Sussex all our married lives; our training history teachers, leading two adult children grew up here Masters’ courses, researching “This took me well out of my and I taught in East Grinstead and writing. After beginning comfort zone but the calling was until a few years ago. I grew up to discern a vocation in 2011 confirmed in various ways and in a Christian home, and have he joined Westcott House, eventually I came to let go into always been actively involved Cambridge two years later as a a much deeper trust and joy in in our church. However, after weekly boarder. God.” I’d reached a crisis point about ten years ago, God wonderfully The discipline of the Daily Office, “Although hard work, I believe renewed my faith in Him. the learning experience of being juggling these commitments Westcott Sacristan, together with keeps me in touch with the “God then drew me away from placements in Ifield Parish and challenges faced by many in our teaching, which I loved, with his the Gatwick Airport Chaplaincy communities.” ever more insistent call to ‘stop have helped to define David’s Blackberrying’ (doing too many journey from private Christian Hugh Bourne. “I’m Hugh, ‘useful’ things) and walk in the to public Christian over the past married to Ali and we have two way he was leading me. two years. young boys. “I was initially surprised to find He enjoys watching football, “I first came to Chichester he was leading me towards cricket and rugby and collects Diocese in 2005 to study ordained ministry, which I’d vintage radios, an interest which Internet Computing at Sussex always thought was for other is not shared (or understood) by University. After a number of people, and in my experience, anyone else in the family. years worshipping and serving almost always men! at Bishop Hannington Church, Hove, I pursued a call to full-time “After many years in village

Hugh Bourne Gerry Burgess David Crook To serve in All Saints To serve at Gossops Green, To serve at Easebourne, Lindfield Crawley Lodsworth and Selham 32 FAITH IN SUSSEX

Jamie Gater Sean Gilbert David Howland To serve at Ifield parish, To serve at Christ Church, To serve at Horsted Keynes Crawley St. Leonards-on-sea

Jamie Gater. “I suppose, after I “As my Grandfather is a priest as forward to using all that God has became a Christian at 17, serving well you could say I have a very given me in his service as I join God in some special way was ‘churchy’ background. However, his mission and ministry in the always at the back of my mind. in 2009 I had a Gap Year Diocese. When I came to Chichester to where I spent two months with study music which has had a Scripture Union, an evangelical “I am married to Sarah and we profound effect on me. organisation, in Madagascar celebrate our silver wedding working at a Christian centre. anniversary in October and we “This stayed with me as I trained have two lovely children, Oliver as a teacher, got married “Coming from an Anglo-Catholic (twelve) and Charlotte (seven). and moved to Bognor Regis, background I was totally out of where we found a supportive my comfort zone, but it was in “After an initial career in banking, and loving church family at this context where I was called I was made redundant for the St Wilfrid’s. It was here, that by God to be a priest while second time six years ago but I was able to use my musical reading Isaiah 41:8-10. From as part of listening and being training and teaching skills and there I read Religious Studies at more attentive to God, I changed ordination was suggested as a Kent University and in 2012 I was career and am now enjoying possible way forward for me. accepted for ordination training working at a church primary at St. Stephen’s House. school in Sydenham as the “It was then that I began the School Business Manager.” formal process, and soon found “After finishing three years myself moving my wife Naomi, formation I soon start in my title James Isaacs. “Am married to and year old Son Jonah to St with bated breath.” Monica who hails from Brazil Stephen’s House in Oxford. and we have a 10 month old Music has again played an David Howland. “As part of daughter, Rebecca. Monica important role there. a church-going family, I was worked for the charity Tear Fund surrounded by and grew up before Rebecca interrupted “With ordination now so close, in the Christian faith and have proceedings and loves a good in many ways it is difficult to always been actively involved in Brazilian barbeque! Although articulate the range of feelings various lay ministries. I first felt we have lived in London for experienced as the preparations a calling to ordained ministry nearly a decade, I grew up in for this new kind of life reach about 25 years ago but pushed East Grinstead, so this will be a a climax, but overall, I have a it aside. However, that was joyous return to Sussex for me. sense of real excitement.” not the end of the story, God After becoming a Christian whilst came calling again and after studying geography at university Sean Gilbert. “I’m Sean Gilbert, some significant challenges, in Exeter, I worked as a Sports a 25 year old from West Sussex. I was accepted for training Agent in London for a couple of I have lived in Chichester area all and the discovery of gifts the years. my life due to my father being a Lord has given me of which I priest in this Diocese. was previously unaware. I look ISSUE 6 33

James Isaacs Nicol Kinrade Sarah Manouch To serve at Hailsham Parish To serve at Ditchling, streat To serve at West Wittering Church and West Meston

“I then worked at All Souls “On our return we moved to charity Lifecentre. My current Church, Langham Place before Sussex, where I had the time job in the Christian bookshop in being sent to study theology at and space to really think about Chichester started 1 week after I Oak Hill College, where we have who I was, who God was calling began ordination training. been for the past three years. me to be. Through the amazing churches of Bury with Houghton, “My only regret is that neither “It is a privilege to be set aside Coldwaltham and Hardham, I of my parents lived to see this for full time gospel work and I am was able to explore my faith and day as my Mother died 3 months looking forward to getting stuck start to name that deep call I before my selection conference.” into parish life, as I look to get to felt within me. I trained first as a know people well and help them Reader which has given me a lot Ben Sear. “I grew up in a grow in their walk with Jesus.” of experience.” Christian home in Sussex, but the turning point in my life came Nicol Kinrade. “I’m originally Sarah Manouch. “I was born at the age of 16. from Croydon, and before in Chichester and have lived moving to Cambridge to train at there all my live. I worship at “My life began to change Westcott House, I spent 8 years Chichester St Paul’s, serving on and God was so generous in living in the village of Bury, West the PCC and Deanery Synod I answering my questions and Sussex. As part of a group have also been privileged to be prayers. As time has gone on of four rural churches, I was a a Lay Minister of Communion. I have become more and more Reader and the Akela for the convinced that the Christian Cub Scout Pack, and outside “After leaving school I worked reality is true and makes most of church I was a volunteer for 25 years in the pensions sense of the world. Magistrate and director for industry, whilst also volunteering the local am-dram group’s for The Red Cross, British “I feel that God is calling me to pantomimes. Heart Foundation and Age UK, the particular role of leading, although not consecutively! I feeding and praying with God’s “My journey to ordination has have always enjoyed meeting people in full-time ministry. taken a rather varied and scenic people and helping out and my route. I was brought up in the time in the Age UK and Heart “I love playing tennis, astronomy, Church of England, and was Foundation shops gave me the reading sci-fi and cooking confirmed at university. After chance to do both. (especially on barbeques). My studying as a museum curator, wife (Claudia) and I got married and working for the Tower of “Redundancy gave me the last summer and share a mutual London and the RAF Museum, I opportunity to open myself up love for the cinema, Monopoly met my husband, Paul, and we to what I had been deliberately Deal and steak. We are very moved to New York for a couple ignoring, the call to Ordained much looking forward to moving of years. Ministry. During the discernment to and getting to know people in process I volunteered for the the parish.” church and then worked for the 34 FAITH IN SUSSEX

Ben Sear Adam Ransom Sara-Jane Stevens To serve at Patcham To serve at Christ Church To serve in the community of with St. Philip, Eastbourne St Matthew’s, Worthing

Adam Ransom. “Although I was very young and over the the sick and pre-term infant as a was baptised as a baby I didn’t following years I attempted to specialisation. have any real engagement with discover how this might come the Christian faith until a few about, by exploring different “I channelled my calling into weeks before my eighteenth vocations and types of Christian becoming a nurse assuming that birthday when a chance reading ministry. In 2011, I completed the I would probably become a nun. of a Gideon’s New Testament inspiring CPAS course ‘Growing I began to take on roles in my changed my life in an instant. Leaders’ and quickly found local parish, becoming a member All of a sudden God was all myself accepted to study for of the PCC, the safe-guarding to real to me and it was from ordination. officer and a lay Minister of this encounter that a sense of Communion. I also participated vocation to ordained ministry “Since 2012 I have been in the Bishop’s Certificate in began to grow. studying part-time with the the quest for more knowledge. South East Theological Institute However, the thirst for a greater “It took another seven years for Theological Education understanding didn’t abate and before I eventually approached (where several of our candidates I spoke to my wise parish priest Fr. John Wall at St. Andrew’s, this year have studied) towards a and began the journey through Moulsecoomb, and asked to degree in Theology for Christian the discernment process in the explore my calling. During those Ministry. During this time I have Chichester Diocese. seven years I completed a BA continued to work for Hampshire degree in Theology through Fire & Rescue Service, so “It is a real joy to be able to Chichester University and lived clocking-up nearly sixteen years remain in the Chichester Diocese for a while in Cornwall, working in their control room. Life has and I am looking forward to as a Crematorium technician. been inspirational, exciting, serving my title parish.” hectic and humbling over the “Having spent two years past three years and I fully training at the College of the expect that will continue in Resurrection, Mirfield, I am Worthing!” looking forward to returning to Sussex, to ordination and to Christine Spencer. I joined my being able to begin to live out local parish church as a chorister my vocation in the parish.” and spent the next 10 years singing and learning. This desire Sara-Jane Stevens. “My journey to understand and develop to ordination has been a long more, did not leave me, and one. Like many of my colleagues fortunately still hasn’t! in theological training, it turns out that I had a lot of living and “I was both a registered Christine Spencer learning to do first! The call to general nurse and laterally a To serve in the parish of St be ordained first came when I paediatric nurse with care of Mary’s Storrington ISSUE 6 35

THE HOLY MILE AND DISCO DANCING A group of excited youngsters have just returned from our latest successful children’s pilgrimage to Walsingham in Norfolk. Here, two of them tell us about their experience.

HANNAH our friends and family. It was RUBY FULLER, 11, CARMICHAEL, 11, amazing. from St Martin’s Brighton from St Richard’s Aldwick After dinner we went back to One of the best things about After a long but exciting six-hour our rooms and changed into the children’s pilgrimage to journey on the minibus, we our disco clothes and did our Walsingham is getting to visit finally arrived in Walsingham. hair as it was time for the disco. the Shrine of Our Lady. It is very First we went to the holy shrine We danced for a while and then special to know that someone of Our Lady of Walsingham to the DJ announced there was a built that for Mary. You get to pray and find out a little bit of the competition for the best/craziest light candles for anyone you history of Walsingham and about dancing and the top three would want to pray for and you feel what Mary said to Richeldis. win a big balloon. Even those that you are thinking of them or of us that didn’t win didn’t care supporting them wherever they On Saturday we woke up early because we had such a fantastic are. as we were too excited to sleep time singing and dancing. in. After breakfast we walked the You meet other children from Holy Mile, which was very painful On Sunday we were all very sad different places and you soon for those of us who chose to to be leaving as we had had a feel at home. The food is walk it barefoot but on the whole lovely time at Walsingham. First delicious - they do great meals it was fun as two of my new we had the children’s Mass in the which make sure you don’t go friends (who weren’t walking shrine, then lunch and then we back with an empty tummy. On barefoot) were very supportive went to the shrine for one last the Saturday afternoon you go and cheered me on. time for a service of Benediction. on bouncy castles and there We sang our theme song, Water are many fun arts and crafts When we came back from the Of Life, and said our goodbyes to activities to do as well. Holy Mile we went to the shrine our friends in the other parishes. church for a service of cleansing I’m really glad I took the time where we received the waters Our time at Walsingham was to go to Walsingham. It was my from the Holy Well. Following great fun and I will remember it second year running and it was lunch we changed into our for the rest of my life. For many the best time yet! “Spring Your Life” T-shirts for it of us it was our first time there was time for the bouncy castles, and, for me, it definitely won’t which was so much fun. We be the last. Walsingham was Forthcoming events: Youth made friends with quite a few of amazing and everything we did Pilgrimage to Walsingham the children from other parishes. there was wonderful. I can’t wait until my next visit. Monday 26 July to Friday 31 We could have fake tattoos and July contact Fr John Eldridge our faces painted. Lots of us (01903 247340) Email did crafts and made gifts for [email protected] 36 FAITH IN SUSSEX STORY OF A SAINT He came from the North East of England, is probably interred in Ripon Cathedral in North Yorkshire and played a major part in spreading Christianity in pagan Sussex more than a thousand years ago - but what else do you know about the controversial English Saint Wilfrid?

How did he influence the Pevensey Bay and Polegate (or Church, from his own time Lower Willingdon). There are right up to the present? Why also several Church of England has he been presented as a schools bearing his name, controversial figure over the including the Haywards Heath centuries and have historians primary where Melvyn is a started to give a balanced, foundation governor. rounded and accurate picture The Roman Catholic diocese of him? It was not long ago they of Arundel and Brighton has discovered he died on April 24, churches dedicated to St Wilfrid 710, not in 709. in Burgess Hill, Hailsham and Now we have a chance to find Selsey, where he founded a out more, thanks to Dr Melvyn monastery and the cathedral Walmsley, who worships in St that was succeeded by Wilfrid’s Church, Haywards Chichester, and three Sussex Heath, which celebrates its schools bearing his name. 150th anniversary this year. Almost 50 churches in England are dedicated to this Anglo- He has been studying the Saxon saint. historical record to present an unbiased assessment and Melvyn used to teach history, presents his findings in a talk has led several Chichester called St Wilfrid: North and Diocesan adult education South. courses and is now a professional photographer. He As well as the church in will use his latest images of Haywards Heath, there are places associated with St Wilfrid four Anglican churches in the to illustrate his talk. Chichester Diocese dedicated to St Wilfrid - Bognor, Chichester, ISSUE 6 37 FSW NEWS The future of Family Support Work’s (FSW) family and children’s centre has now been decided after planning permission was received earlier this year to revert Knowles Tooth Centre, a grade 2 listed building, back to private dwellings. The FSW Trust, which closed the centre in 2013 due to underuse, chose this route of action as It evaluates St wilfrid’s role, in it offered the charity the best the light of the latest historical You can hear Melvyn’s one- possible outcome to further its assessments and archaeological hour presentation, which important role of supporting evidence, as: includes time for questions, families in the community. on: Martin Auton-Lloyd, Director »» Saint - and how he became of FSW said: “The sale of one very quickly after his »» Wednesday, May 27, Knowles tooth will offer a death at 8pm in St Wilfrid’s Church, Church Road, great opportunity for the »» Evangelist, particularly in Haywards Heath, as a Association to strengthen its Sussex, the Isle of Wight and meeting of St Wilfrid’s support to children and their The Netherlands Men’s group families in their own homes and communities to fight for each »» Founder of monasteries »» Monday, June 15, 1.45pm child to have the right to a great across the Anglo-Saxon for 2pm in the Centenary future. kingdoms Hall, St Wilfrid’s Way behind St Wilfrid’s “The continued support of »» Bishop of several dioceses Church - turn off Church schools and parishes across the Road and first right into diocese is critically important »» Cosmopolitan patron of the for FSW to build on previous arts, architecture and music the Centenary Hall car park. good work. I look forward to establishing new relationships »» Promoter of church unity Admission is free. Melvyn and understanding of our core in Britain as an advocate is also happy to present activities.” of the liturgy, organisation his talk at other venues and teachings of the Roman on request. Contact him The Knowles Tooth centre church. at [email protected] or had been drawing heavily on There is far more to St Wilfrid 01444 440084. the charity’s reserve fund for than the man who, since his a number of years. With the death, has been routinely planning permission in place caricatured as an argumentative, FSW trustees will place the arrogant church politician whose property on the market to sell as saintly status offers hope to all a development opportunity with sinners. the proceeds from the eventual sale invested in the essential community work that Family Support Work carries out. 38 FAITH IN SUSSEX

JOHN SHERLOCK, LOCAL CHURCH RESOURCES MONEY CONSULTANT, LOOKS AT SOME MATTERS MONEY ISSUES

REDUCING COSTS INCREASING INCOME THROUGH PARISH BUYING THROUGH PARISH GIVING You can read elsewhere in this magazine about The Parish Giving Scheme (PGS for short) offers our ‘very modern crusader’. One of the things he donors an efficient, modern system for collecting can help parishes with is smart use of energy. regular donations. The list of dioceses now using the system includes Chelmsford, Chichester, But there is a whole range of items that churches Exeter, Gloucester, Guildford, Liverpool, have to procure – and the cost across the diocese Portsmouth and Winchester, with others queuing is astronomical. If your local church is not taking up to join. Our diocese has more donors signed up advantage of bulk-buying strategies, then you may than any other diocese in the country! either be procuring very savvily already or you’re not getting the best prices available. Some people are suspicious of the direct debit processing system. They needn’t be! It is the only Whether or not you take advantage of any of the payment method with a money back guarantee, deals offered by The Parish Buying Scheme, they and is therefore safer for the donor than standing may save your church time and money. You can orders, cheques and cash. be confident that any Parish Buying supplier has undergone a rigorous selection process to ensure A few years ago the churches in Sussex had, they can meet the specific needs of the Church of on average, some of the least generous regular England. Each supplier will be monitored to ensure givers in the country! Fortunately that’s changed, they are meeting service, delivery expectations, but we can’t be complacent. and that prices remain very competitive. Where contracts are required you can be assured that Giving through the PGS averages nearly £15. they have been professionally reviewed to ensure Of course money is not the only measure of no nasty surprises! generosity, and joining the PGS is no guarantee that giving will be generous, but the data does Where parishes decide not to use the national indicate that there is a connection between deals the Buying Guides are a useful resource to method and amount. highlight areas to be aware of and what to take into consideration when buying. www.chichester.anglican.org/pgs

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REIMAGINING THE OFFERTORY WELCOME Those who attended our regular Parish Income TO OUR seminars last February heard Dr. John Preston give a fascinating presentation about re-imagining the offertory. The current practice in many SPIRITUALITY churches gives mixed messages. Quoting from 2 Corinthians, he explored the reasons why we have CENTRE an ‘offertory’ as part of our regular worship, and its effectiveness both as a representing the giving of by Father Phil Ritchie, our whole selves to God and as a way of collecting Vicar of All Saints Church, Hove money.

The conclusion? An immediate change of Here at All Saints, we have spent the past few practice was not to be recommended, but rather years thinking about how we can re-imagine PCCs might deliberate on the effectiveness of our ministry to reconnect with our community the collection bag or plate. What does it say, and the city of Brighton and Hove. particularly to those unfamiliar with church ways? Our new Brighton and Hove Centre for www.parishresources.org.uk/giving/passing-the- Spirituality is part of All Saints and is an bag-or-not inclusive Christian community which welcomes all. In a sense, it has grown organically out of our meditation and Labyrinth communities. We have a Tuesday morning walking meditation with the CHANGE OF ROLE Labyrinth and a Saturday meditation group that focuses on practices such as Lectio By the time you read this, my role will have broadened to Divina. cover more of the programmes and processes needed by local churches. I’m not abandoning the local church We are aware the city has many creative stewardship activities, and hope to remain a Trustee people who are seekers on a spiritual path of the Parish Giving Scheme until my term is over. But and we wanted to find ways to connect to I am really looking forward to helping local churches them and offer something of the treasures more. There are so many useful resources available, within the Christian spiritual tradition. Our some generated by local churches and some by larger mission has to begin with honest questioning organisations, and much of my work will be signposting of ourselves about the extent to which we people to what’s already there. If just a few local are part of communities that really seek to churches feel freshly empowered and enabled by this witness to the Gospel. process, it will all be worthwhile. As it says on the centre’s website: “Our www.chichester.anglican.org/resources approach to spirituality is open hearted, generous, questioning, rooted in the riches of the past and open to the future. Our centre draws on ancient Christian wisdom alongside contemporary insights from science and psychology.

“Silence and stillness is valued. We also like to sing, to use our imaginations and be creative. Our centre is a place to share our stories and grow community. We want to be part of a better world and are guided by Jesus’s greatest teaching: love God with all your heart and love each other as you love yourself.” 40 FAITH IN SUSSEX BOOKS AND REVIEWS

Communion what matters most worship of other churches and is not how much or how little congregations. A contribution on ceremonial but that “Christ Thomas Cranmer acknowledges himself is present feeding us both his flaws, such as his initial with His own Divine Life”. In an cowardice in the face of threat, All Saints Day sermon, in our and his strengths, such as a gift celebrity-obsessed culture, there for prose and language which is the observation that Christ’s writers of modern liturgies life is not about status and sometimes lack. prestige and that “saints who The section on The Church follow in his path are humble, Militant is taken from Tony’s seeking the good of others, and Doctoral thesis on developments not jostling for recognition and in the Church of England, status”. A HIGH ANGLICAN which seemed in danger of The selection from the Rector’s being overly managerial and IDENTITY Letters cover some wide- bureaucratic, with the role of ranging issues seen from a parishes being diminished. Not LINDA CHRISTIAN Gospel perspective, including all will agree with every view a response to the dreadful expressed but these writings Reading through this book assassination of the then MP for prompt us to think deeply about leaves me a little saddened that Eastbourne, Ian Gow, and to the Christian ministry and mission. I did not get to know Fr. Tony Christian Faith which sustained Christian better in the brief The book is beautifully Ian and his widow. I suspect that period after I first met him, for presented with good-sized print. the article from the beginning it reveals a man of breadth and Proceeds from its sale go to of the 90s reflects Tony’s depth of learning. Edited by his restoration work at St. Nicolas frustration at the way things widow, the book comes with a Church, Pevensey, in preparation were going in the life of many preface by Bishop Martin which for its 800 anniversary in 2016. churches.! stresses the love of God at the Copies are available from heart of priestly ministry and a The extracts on Theological the editor Dr. Linda Christian: Foreword by Bishop Nicholas Themes will make demands [email protected] Reade, formerly Archdeacon of on the reader (no bad thing). Suggested price £5. Lewes and Hastings, who knew Included is a very positive Review by Neville Manning, Retired Tony well. Tony spent a large affirmation of the Easter story, Priest (pictured) chunk of his priestly ministry dealing confidently with the as incumbent of Pevensey and usual alternative explanations for the contents of the book are what happened and which just selections from this time. do not hold water, Of the five main sections in The writings on The Book the first, From the Pulpit, four of Common Prayer reflect sermons reveal a good deal something very precious to of pastoral wisdom. Much Fr. Tony. As he expresses as Tony loved appropriate his mixed reaction to recent and sometimes elaborate liturgical developments he ceremonial, nonetheless he nonetheless wisely recognises wisely remarks that at Holy the place for learning from the ISSUE 6 41

ceasing”. Fr John writes as a Refreshingly he shows how it priest with wide experience of can be used at the bus stop, the Church and this accessible supermarket queue and hospital and readable resource will surely visit, stating this “form of prove to be an encouragement prayer might ... become a vital to Christians of all traditions. instrument keeping you close to God and his heart for the world The author explores different ... Praying the Jesus Prayer is dimensions of the prayer. about being caught up with all He sees how it relates to the things, as well as yourself lifting conversion of our mindset and up all things, into God’s merciful mentality and relocates “the love ... pulling mind, heart, body, mind in the heart”. He shows neighbourhood, even cosmos how it brings worship into the together into prayer.” USING THE JESUS centre of daily life. This prayer leads us to rediscover simplicity It would have been good to have PRAYER and a God-centred focus in our read more on the prayer as a daily living, drawing us towards tool in intercession and self- JOHN TWISLETON a Christian life that is not only offering. simpler but certainly deeper, too. An inspirational introduction to The book is a contemporary the Jesus Prayer “Lord Jesus I worry that the “me a sinner” appreciation of an ancient Christ, Son of God, have mercy at the end of the prayer might resource that points us to the on me a sinner”, this book is reinforce the individualism riches of Eastern orthodoxy practical and personal. and self-preoccupation which where we discover its role in plagues western Christianity theosis and the divinisation of Here is no dry, theoretical and our contemporary culture. the world. It opens to the reader approach to the prayer but Fr John goes some way to dispel a prayer that, in Fr John’s words, one located in the midst of the this fear. is both “a gift on offer and a task vicissitudes and joys of daily invited”. life and ministry, fulfilling the injunction “to pray without Rev’d Cannon Dr Andrew Mayes

Christian engagement in the with heroism. It transformed horror and moral ambiguity the relationship of the Church of the First World War is of England and English society. chronicled by Alan Wilkinson, a Canon Wilkinson’s tour de force former Principal of Chichester makes insightful critique of Theological College now Christian ministry at a pivotal returned from Portsmouth time in our nation’s history. Diocese to his old base in Canon John Twisleton, Rector of St our Cathedral city. This 2014 Giles, Horsted Keynes centenary republication is timely for a work exploring the role in it of the Church of England using a plethora of historical material to create a balanced THE CHURCH OF and fascinating evaluation. He examines the myth this war ENGLAND AND THE was fought by ‘lions led by donkeys’ which turns heroes into FIRST WORLD WARLI victims. The church’s pastoral ALAN WILKINSON engagement was itself touched 42 FAITH IN SUSSEX CLASSIFIEDS

GENERAL RETREATS ECO-CONGREGATION St. Cuthman’s for 2015! STARTER EVENT PIPE ORGAN TECHNICIAN Friday 24 September 2014, 10am – There are some exciting events Pipe organ technician consultant 1pm, Church House, Hove occurring throughout the year, and we based in Chichester, West Sussex are also pleased to announce a new The diocesan environmental policy Email: [email protected] venture in conjunction with St Beuno’s encourages parishes to look at how Or telephone: 07785101334 Ignatian Spirituality Centre. This year our churches celebrate and safeguard we will be running two Individually creation. A simple step by step guide FLOWER FESTIVALS/ Guided Retreats, one for seven nights for doing this is provided by Eco- and the other for 9 nights, which will congregation (ew.ecocongregation. FETES be led by directors from St Beuno’s. org) through their audit. A training Tel: 01403 741220 or visit the website: session on how to get started with www.stcuthmans.org this, including stores from those FINDON VILLAGE CHURCH churches in the diocese that have already been successful in winning FLOWER FESTIVAL CLERGY MARRIAGE an Eco-congregation award, is being 6-8 June. Admission free – donations RETREAT offered to help parishes get going. welcome. Tel 872508 or 775959 for Plus participants will get a first glimpse more details Nicky and Sila Lee, authors of The of the new Eco-congregation toolkit Marriage Course, will be hosting a available January 2015. Register weekend retreat at Wiston House at www.eventbrite.com/e/eco- SLINDON CHURCH FETE from Friday, November 21st, to congregation-workshop-and-seminar- Sunday, November 23rd, 2014. The tickets-16785359462 23rd May 2pm - 4.30pm weekend will provide an opportunity Fun for all the family with Chi City for those attending to invest in their Band, Classic cars, Fund Dog Show, own marriage, have time together CAN TERMINATION Owls About Town, Refreshments. Entry as a couple and talk about important BE RIGHT FOR THE £1 adults, children free. Free parking topics. There is a bursary fund for any on site. Held at Slindon College, Top couple who needs it. TERMINALLY ILL ? Road, Slindon 01243 814735 For more information on how to The Second Stansted Lecture at St book on or for information about Paul’s Chapel, Stansted House, in the FLOWER FESTIVAL future retreats please contact: info@ parish of the Octagon will be given by: - A LIFETIME OF relationshipcentral.org The Right Reverend and Right CELEBRATIONS Honourable, the Lord Carey of Clifton EVENTS At 4 pm on Tuesday 15th September - St. Mary Magdalene church, followed by tea in the beautiful setting Lyminster. Arrangements by the CLERGY FAMILY WALKS of Stansted House, the home, for many Littlehampton Flower Club June generations, of the family of the Earl 26th 10.00am-5.00pm June 27th Starting at 2:30pm and usually and Countess of Bessborough, now 10.00am-5.00pm Sunday 28th June covering about four miles followed part of the Stansted Park Foundation. 8.00am and 11,00am normal services by tea back at a church. Sunday 27 All welcome 1.00pm,-4.00pm Flower The lecture will focus on caring for September, St Georges, Crowhurst Festival Viewing In aid of the Church the dying in the 21st Century. Can it and Saturday 3 October, the Blessed Restoration Fund. (On A284 between ever be right to help the terminally ill Virgin Mary, Singleton. Email Littlehampton and Arundel) to die ? [email protected] Do check ‘A Church Near You’ for to RSVP for catering. Tickets, inclusive of Refreshments, for other flower festivals and fetes: the event cost £12 from The walks and other activities are www.achurchnearyou.com [email protected] or open to all clergy, their families and [email protected] friends. A programme can be found on the diocesan website www.chichester. anglican.org/parish-life/ BROCHURES AVAILABLE 01992 576065 [email protected] ISSUE 6 43 CHURCH MAINTENANCE CALENDAR PILGRIMAGES June THE CHICHESTER THINGS TO LOOK FOR: DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE »» Inspect all windows. Check the glazing, putty, lead cames and TO ROME AND ASSISI: wire ties for signs of damage. One in Christ »» Check timberwork for signs of rot including less accessible Recovering a Shared Inheritance of areas such as floor and roof voids, and under stairs. Faith. 9th - 16th April, 2016 THINGS TO DO: A Pilgrimage to Rome and Assisi led by Bishop Martin. Following the huge »» Clear any dirt from condensation drainage channels and hols success of our Pilgrimage to the Holy at the base of windows. Land in 2014, the 2016 pilgrimage »» Remove any vermin from floor and roof voids. will link Chichcester with Rome on a vibrant and exciting journey of discovery. July BROCHURES AVAILABLE 01992 576065 [email protected] THINGS TO LOOK FOR: »» Look at timber windows, doors, fascias and bargeboards. A PILGRIMAGE EXPLORING Check for cracked and rotten wood. THE NORTHERN SAINTS THINGS TO DO: 13th-17th July 2015. Led by Revd Dr »» Clear away any plant growth from around the base of the Rob Marshall walls and in particular from the drainage channel. Staying at the George Washington »» Have the lightning system serviced once every five years. Mercure Hotel, near Durham (Monday »» If your building has a steeple, consider having it inspected by - Friday). Visit Whitby, Jarrow, Lastingham, Lindisfarne, Holy Island, a steeplejack once every five years. Bamburgh. Learn more about the Venerable Bede and explore the lives of Hilda, Cuthbert, Aidan and Cedd. August Download a brochure at THINGS TO DO: www.livingthegospel.co.uk Tel 01992 579697 »» Arrange the annual inspection and service of the boiler and radiators, if not already done – to allow time for any repairs to A PILGRIMAGE TO MALTA be undertaken before the cold weather. – IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF ST PAUL September 6-12 October 2015. Led by Andrew THINGS TO LOOK FOR: Birks. Staying at the four star Santana »» If your roof space has safe access and is boarded, check Hotel near St Paul’s Bay whether there is evidence of leaks or damage to the roof Visit Valetta, Mdina, Rabat. Learn covering during heavy rain, especially below gutters. about the megalithic temples of Hagar Qim & Mnajdra. Explore the famous THINGS TO DO: Blue Grotto, fishing villages and the peaceful island of Gozo. »» Clear away any plant growth from around the base of the walls and in particular from the drainage channel. Cost £699.00 per person. Full programme and bookings with Pax »» Make sure that water tanks and exposed water and heating Travel email [email protected] or pipes are protected from frost. Any leaks should be repaired. www.paxtravel.co.uk »» Make sure that any airbricks or under floor ventilators are free from obstruction and clean if necessary.

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