THEORIGINAL CHURCH NEWSPAPER. ESTABLISHED IN 1828 The crisis in THE the charity world, CHURCHOF p8 ENGLAND Newspaper Welcome the Guardians of NOW AVAILABLE ON NEWSSTAND FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2015 No:6295 Ancora, p9 Entrantsprepare to join Lambeth Community SIXTEEN young Christians arepreparing to enter the Community of St Anselm andspend Parishes join in prayers ayear at Lambeth Palace. The year of prayer,study and community will starton18September,when the Arch- bishop of Canterbury, the Most Rev Justin Welby,will welcome the newcomers to a‘Ser- ANfoGLICANSrtJOINEDwheithChristiansenvironmentDecember. vice of Commitment.’ around the world to prayfor Creation Meanwhile, members of the Angli- Participants will promise to live by aRule of Care thisweek. can Communion Environmental Net- Life during the service in theLambeth The ChUrchofEngland’s lead Bish- work will also be joining congregations Chapel, which will be publicly broadcast on oponthe Environment, the Rt Rev in prayer. BBC Radio 4’s Sunday Worship on 20 Septem- Nicholas Holtam, urged congregations The ACEN met in South Africa in ber. to take part. Februarywheretheydrafted ‘The “Our hope and vision is that those young Pope Francis announced an annual WorldisOur Host: Acall to urgent people who come herewill be so changed by world day of prayer to be observed on action for climate justice”. their encounter with Christ that in 20 or 30 1September in aletter to the Pontifical In the documentsigned by Anglican years, they will change the world,” Archbish- Council’s for Justice and Peace and Bishopsworldwide, members asked op Justin said. Promotion of Christian Unity. Anglicans to observe aday of fasting The Prior of the CommunityofStAnselm, In his letter,the Pope says he stands and prayer as an ‘integral partoflife the Rev Anders Litzell, said: “In the middleof with Ecumenical Patriarch andworship.’ what is quite inevitably an intense period of Bartholomew in calling for ‘an ecologi- The Archbishop of Cape Town and preparation hereatLambeth, the whole team cal conversion whereby the effects of Primate of the Anglican Church of is energised by the thought of our soon-to-be their encounter with Jesus Christ SouthernAfrica, the Most Rev Dr members making their own preparations, become evident in their relationship Thabo Makgoba, made the following packing bags, praying and getting ready for a with the world around them.’ commitment: “I fast in solidarity with year in God’s time. Thesuggestion of ajoint Catholic- children who will go to bed hungry “This is atime of prayer and prep; our Orthodox “World Day of Prayer for the tonightbecause their parents cannot prayers enabling our preparations and our CareofCreation” was said to come for God’s good but fragile creation. We afford therising prices of food; Ifast in preparations informing our prayers. Prayers from the Metropolitan Ioannis live at atime when human activity has solidarity with climate refugees who not only for the practical aspects, but in think- Zizioulas of Pergamum, representative caused adramatic reduction in the have lost theirhomes and livelihoods ing about our members, praying into their of theEcumenical Orthodox Patriarch earth’s biodiversity and when people due to climate change; And Ifast in sol- thoughts, their travels, their questions, the Bartholomew. arecausing climate change through idaritywith people of faith around the thingsthey’ll do while theyare here–and TheChurch of England Synod voted our profligate use of fossil fuels. world because we know that hope is morethan anything praying into their hunger to ‘encourage prayer and fasting for cli- “A consensus has emerged about the rising.” for the Living God. mate justice’ on the first day of every need to move to alow carbon econo- Bishop Holtam said that ‘Whatever “We’reall infor ajourney of wonderful –if month at this year’s York Synod, and my,” the Bishop said. the scientific, economic and political challenging –discoveryabout God and about as acall to the CofE’srenewed commit- The issue is finding supportfrom difficulties at root’ Climate Change is a ourselves. It will be atransforming experi- ment to Climate Change, Bishop other faith groups too. Last month ‘spiritual problem’. ence for everyone involved; for the team Holtam is calling on congregations to Islamic leaders from 20 countries “Prayer helps clarify what we want here, for the membersand for Lambeth fast and pray for the creation. signed aDeclaration urges govern- and strengthens our determination for Palaceand theArchbishop’sministry–all to “Itwill do us all good to stop, fast, ments to deliver astrong, new interna- God’s will to be done on earth as it is in the gloryofGod and in service of hisworld.” think and pray about the need to care tional climate agreement in Paris this heaven.” HESHALP TRANSFORMRE LIVESYOUR HARVEST WWW.CUF.ORG.UK/HARVEST [email protected] facebook.com/churchnewspaper @churchnewspaper 2 www.churchnewspaper.com Friday September 4, 2015 News Diocese of Southwell &Nottingham THEDIARY THE Southwell Minster and the Archbishop’s Palace is hostingaDiscoveryDay on 8September. The day, withthe theme ‘Historyand Faith’, Send your events to will feature talks and workshops include [email protected] singing, sewing, flower arranging and drawing or Tweet@churchnewspaper CHURCHIN and achance to view some of the Minster’s valuable paintings at the Dean’s Residence. Paul Hale, director of music at the Minster for 8September many years, is to give atalk entitled: ‘A Millennium of Music at the Minster.’ 10am SouthwellMinster andthe Archbishop’s ENGLAND Atrip upthe bell tower or awalking tour of Palace hosts aDiscoveryDay with the the Cathedral with the building’s architect will theme of ‘Historyand Faith’. Thereisa also be onoffer.Cost is £7 and booking is choice of three from15workshops, costing essential. £7 for the day.Booking isessential: 01636817993. Diocese of Hereford Diocese of York People across the diocese arebeing invited to aseries of 9September events to meetthe Bishops of Herefordand Ludlow,ina The Rt Rev Dr John Thomson, Bishop of Selby, chance to shape the futureofthe church. returns to Castle Howardtopreside and preach at 6pm Voices ofFaith: ‘Human Rights’, at Sikh Gur- “Follow!Join the conversation; sharethe journey”, is the aservice of Holy Communion on Sunday 6 dwara, Tindal Close, Arthurs Hill, Newcastle theme for the events taking place in September,designed September. upon Tyne NE4 5RJ. to get people talking. Bishop John hasn’t been to the Castlesince 7pm Ebor lectures at York Minster.Natalie Sama- “Thereare verymany conversations taking place across licensing the first female chaplain to havetaken up rasinghe, Executive Director,United the diocese already –inlocal ChurchCouncils, youth the role at CastleHoward, the Rev Anne Nations Association -UK groups, Synods, school governor meetings, support Freestone. ministers meetings, clergy chapters, lunch clubs and He added: “I’m looking forwardtovisiting Castle more,” said the Rt Rev RichardFrith, Bishop of Hereford. Howardagain and celebratingHoly Communion in 10 September “Weneed to bring those conversations together and the Chapel. Attending aserviceinthe Chapel is work out how Godisinviting us as Christians, as churches, the best way to experience and understand the as adiocese today,torespond to his great generosity,and space; it was built and beautifully decorated to be a 10am As partofthe nationwide Heritage Open to be partofthe difference he longs to see in the lives of place whereGod is worshipped and honoured. Days scheme, the Archbishop’s Palace and the communities we serve, for the sake of hiskingdom on “I hopethat people who visit Castle Howard, but Southwell Minster offers free guided tours earth as in heaven. That is abig conversation. It affectsall who mightnot go to church on aSunday,will of the Archbishop’s Palace, Education Gar- that we areand all that we do!” cometothe service and feel welcome.” dens andthe Cathedral (also on 11 Septem- ber), no need to book. Diocese of Manchester 2pm Book signing with Pam Rhodes,Holy Trini- ty,Gosport. PartofHeritage Open Days. Twenty five years of Free but ticket-only. Manchester Pride was celebrated with the annual Big Weekend over the bank 12 September holiday. ‘Devotion’ was the theme 1pm PietroRoffi, accordion in free concertat for the Manchester Pride Peterborough Cathedral. Parade, and the Cathedral 7.30pm The World of Gilbertand Sullivan, by the also celebrated being an all- Wandering Minstrels, St Paul, Peterbor- inclusive Cathedral. ough, £10 including refreshments. Manchester Cathedral has strong LGBT links, and host abiannual LGBT 13 September celebration. The Very Rev Rogers Govender,Dean of 10am Breakfast Church, St James, Emsworth. Manchester,said: “I am Café-style breakfast, musicfromthe worship pleased to supportthe LGBT band, arts and crafts and abrief talk. community on their special 25th anniversary. As a Cathedral that takes 15 September inclusivity seriously we extend our warmgood Lord of the wishes to LGBT and wish Rings actor 10am Growth and Stewardship Roadshow,Daven- them well in the years Sir Ian try. Info: 01604 887043. ahead. McKellen led “Inflying the Rainbow flag off the 25th at the Cathedral we express Manchester 17 September our solidarity and prayers. Pride festival May the theme of Devotion as thousands 7.30pm General Synod hustings, Portsmouth Cathe- deepen our love for God who of people dral. loves all people and affirms gathered in our common humanity!” the city. 18 September Diocese of Newcastle Diocese of Leicester 7pm Piano Recital by Laura Dickson, ParkPlace, St Nicholas’ Cathedral is celebrating Her Majesty Journey in Faith, Learning in Faith and Discovery Wickham. Tickets £10 in advance, £12 on Queen Elizabeth II becoming the longest reigning courses, will be on offer at the diocese. the door. British Monarch, with Evensong on 9September. The courses on offer follow three formats: The Lord-Lieutenant of Tyne and Wear,Mrs Susan M Discovery(six modules over two years, through a Winfield OBE will attend the service celebrating the non-book approach); Journey in Faith (three terms 19 September Queen’s 63-year reign.