THEORIGINAL CHURCH NEWSPAPER. ESTABLISHED IN 1828 JJohn on Little Mix’s THE ‘BlackMagic’ p16 CHURCHOF ENGLAND Newspaper Taking risks in faith NOW AVAILABLE ON NEWSSTAND p8,9 FRIDAY,AUGUST 7, 2015 No:6291 THECCHURCHhurof Englandchhasladon,uon 13nNovemberch,andefinishs alliotrparstofthe‘Ppilgrimage,ilgorrimage to Paris’ launched a‘Pilgrimage to Paris’ in Paris on 27 November,ahead by gathering people to pray to encourage world leaders to of theUnited Nations Climate within our own communities. agree aclimate change agree- ChangeConference on 30 “Through our prayers and our ment at this year’s world sum- November. pilgrimage we arestrengthen- mit. After arriving in the French ing and encouraging those tak- The announcement of the ‘Pil- capital, pilgrims will hand cam- ing partinthe Paris talks to grimage2Paris’ 250-mile pil- paignpetitions to the executive reach fair,accountable and grimage, starting in London, secretaryofthe United Nations firmcommitments that will comes weeks after the General Framework Convention on Cli- change the way we act and Synod backed calls for urgent mateChange, Christiana move us towardsalow carbon action on climate change. A Figueres, and join an interfaith economy.” move, which Environmental gathering and ‘mass mobilisa- James Buchanan, project Adviser to the Archbishops’ tion of prayer.’ coordinator for the Paris pil- Council, David Shreeve, told The pilgrimage is being grimage, said that apilgrimage The Church of England Newspa- backed by aid agencies Chris- isanimportant event in Chris- per,successfully changed the tian Aid, Tearfund and CAFOD. tian traditions. way climatechange is now The Rt RevNicholas Holtam, “The Church seeks to have a being viewed within the Bishop of Salisburyand the strong voice in the climate Church. ChurchofEngland’s lead bish- change talks in Paris this Individuals, schools and op on the environment, said December,with people from churches arebeing invited to thisweek: “It is really impor- across theUKmaking thejour- participate for partorthe whole tant we join the journey–and ney in faiththat alasting agree- of the journey,which will begin we candoit in all sorts of mentcan be madefor alow at St Martin-in-the-Fields, Lon- ways, either by taking partin carbon future.” Archbishop visits Polynesia to raise climatechange concerns THE ISSUE OF cli- states areparticularly mate change has been vulnerable to the raised in one of the effects of climate Anglican Provinces change. that is most keenly Archbishop Sentamu affected. said: “Climate change The Archbishop of affectseveryone: agri- York, Dr John Senta- culture, tourism, fish- mu is currently on a eries, water, health visit to Samoa, Tonga and wellbeing. and Fiji to leada “The skills and capa- series of Leadership bilities of localpopula- Reflections on climate tions, national change. governmental authori- He was invited by ties and regional the Most RevDrWin- organisations must act ston Halapua, the to ameliorate the The Archbishop is bestowed Chief or ‘Matai’ TO’OSAVILI in the village of Poutasi in the District of Falealili. Picture: Archbishop of Polyne- effects of climate SamoaTourism sia.The Pacific island change.” [email protected] facebook.com/churchnewspaper @churchnewspaper 2 www.churchnewspaper.com Friday August 7, 2015 News THEDIARY THE Diocese of Southwell&Nottingham Pam Bishop has received the League of Send your events to MercyAwardfor raising morethan £90,000 [email protected] for charity. or Tweet@churchnewspaper CHURCHIN In recognition of her efforts for supporting ‘Framework’, acharity that supportsthe homeless, Paw received her 7August award at the Mayor of London’s official residence, Mansion House. 10am Through Young eyes, aseries of drawings ENGLAND Pam attends St Mark’s Church in by Palestinianteenagers who lived through Mansield. Mrs Bishop said accepting the last year’s Israel-Gaza confflict,will be exhib- award raised the profile of the charity: “I was ited at London’s P21 galleryuntil 26 August there to receive it but it acknowledges and as partofGazaonGaza. celebrates ahuge team effortbyvolunteer 7pm ‘A Citty as Sculpture’ opens, Lichffield Cathe- Diocese of Canterbury supportersand fundraisers over the years to dral, featuring works by acclaimed artist raise awareness of homelessness in our PeterWalker,until October 2015. The exhi- Pupils from the Murston Junior School in community and to supportFramework bition willfeatureeight artworks which will Sittingbourne wereawarded for being top savers financially in the wonderful work that it be on display in The Close, and over 50 of the school community bank. does.” other artworksinthe Cathedral itself. The school bank branch was set up with the supportofthe Murston Community Bank (Kent’s first community bank to be held in achurch), and Diocese of London is apartnership with the Kent Savers Credit 10 -15August Union and the Diocese of Canterbury. Local parish priest Revd Lesley Jones, said that The Bishop of London has commissioned 4,000 10am Annual jigsaw puzzle festival, East Cowes, St because of their hardwork and the dedication of ambassadors as partofthe ‘CapitalVision 2020’ plan to James Church, Church Path. Free, 01983 the church volunteers, moreschools will be able equip people to pray,grow, live and connect the gospel into 294075 to have their own savings clubinthe future. heir daily lives. The event took place at CamberSands, as partofthe Diocese of York HTB Focus annual holiday.The Rev Nicky Gumbel,Vicar of 12 August Holy Trinity,Brompton, said: “Weare delighted to be Archbishop Sentamu will lead‘Leadership joining with othersacross the Diocese in commissioning 1pm Nicola Hands, oboe, and Jonathan Pease, Reflections on Climate Change’ on his trip and equipping ambassadorscommitted to representing piano in free concertatPeterborough Cathe- through Samoa, Tonga and Fiji. Dr Sentamu will Jesus Christ in their daily lives.” dral also give apublic lectureatthe Anglican The Duchess of Cornwall visited St Peter’s, Eaton Square, Cathedral of the Diocese of Polynesia inSuvaon Church of England PrimarySchool inWestminster to mark Climate Change. the school’s bicentenaryand unveiled aplaque to mark the 14 August The Archbishop, Dr John Sentamu, said: “Climate visit and the school’s newly refurbished building. change affects everyone: agriculture, tourism, fisheries, water,health and wellbeing. The skills 7.30pm AconcertbyThe King’s Men, Bethersden and capabilities of local populations, national St Margaret. Tickets £12 governmental authorities and regional organisations must acttoameliorate the effects of Diocese of Lincoln climate change. Iamdelighted to joinArchbishop 19 August Winston Halapua for this Diocesan visit.” TheArchbishop of York will undertake a The 500th anniversaryofthe completion of the medieval 1pm Chloe Saywell, soprano, and Stephenie ‘Pilgrimage of Prayer’ from 29 November-22 May spireatStJames’ Church in Louth will be marked with a Leung, piano, in free concertatPeterbor- 2016 throughout the Diocese of York. Archbishop large-scale display of aknitted version of the church, partof ough Cathedral Sentamu said: “My prayers haveled me to the ‘Woolly Spires’ project. The display will be on from 19 consider such apilgrimage. St Aidan and St July until mid-September. Cuthbertintheir time told thepeople of thenorth 26August the good news ofJesus Christ.” 1pm In Nomine Domini, vocal ensemble in free Diocese of Worcester concertatPeterborough Cathedral Church volunteer,Peter Seward, will be rewarded the Wulfstan Cross for his contribution to the 31 August Diocese of Worcester.Peter has worked on the Diocesan Resources Board, the Audit Committee, 11am FunDay at Launde Abbey. Includes Classic as Chair of the Investment and Glebe Committee Cars and Model Railways to arts andcrafts, and as Vice Chair of the Diocesan Boardof acar boot sale and an array of colourful Finance Ltd. Bishop John Inge said: “This is a stalls and games. £2 entry verywell deserved honour for someone who has given stalwartservice to the Diocese of Worcester.” 1September Diocese of Blackburn 1.30pm ‘Feed My Sheep’, the annual Junior Anglican Evangelical Conference, Kings Park Confer- The Royal LancashireShow will feature‘Churches ence Centre, Northants (until 3September), Together in Lancashire.’ The Diocesan Board of £130, £30 for day visitors Education of TheChurch of England in Lancashirewill put on aFairtrade stall and exhibitions and displays fromvarious Christian DioceseofChester 2September organisations serving the area. The Rev ChrisHalliwell, the Church of England The Rev Lameck Mutete and churchwarden Georgina 1pm Chris Lloyd, piano, and Katy Ovens, flute, in in Lancashire’s Diocesan Rural and Blackhurst went to Bangor in Wales androde what’s freeconcertatPeterborough Cathedral EnvironmentalProject Officer said: “The claimed to be the fastest zipwireinthe world to raise Christian church is at the heartofvillage money for the completion of the community room and communities all across the county, not only as a toilets project at their parish, St Alban’s, Tattenhall. 12 September place of spiritual refreshment and renewal,but Rector Lameck said: “Wenow know thatthe building also as the living, breathing Body of Christ project will be completed. Hurrah! Our targetfor involved in everyaspect of village life. Itisentirely fundraising is £300,000. We’ve managed to raise three appropriate that the Church should be at the quartersofthat amount –thanks to the zipwire 1pm PietroRoffi,accordion in free concertat heartofthe county show which celebrates