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April 1998 No 91 Diocese of Oxford Reporte Berkshire, Buckinhamshire and Oxfordshire

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Consecration at Southwark Cathedral on March 19,1998 ike Hill was consecrated Bishop of Buckingham by the Archbishop of Canterbury on March 19. London's Southwark Cathedral was packed for a service which reflected the life and ministry of the man who is to be 'a father-in-God to the people of Buckinghamshire'. His consecration took place on the Feast of St Joseph, husband of the Blessed Virgin Mary, as befits the father of five children. The Archbishop took up the family theme as he warmly welcomed 'Mike's charming family' and 'friends and supporters' from the Oxford Diocese. In his sermon the Very Revd Peter Judd, Provost of Chelmsford Cathedral and a friend of Bishop Mike's from their curate days, said that Jesus' relationship with his father in heaven was rooted in his relationship with Joseph, his father on earth. 'This portrait of a father: strong competent, compassionate, forgiving and outward-looking, is both a description of a bishop and also of the sort of person Mike is and the strengths he offers at the start of this new ministry. 'He will bring an infectious love of his Lord in his heart and he will bring an incisive and strategic zest to the tasks ahead, and he will bring a special care for reaching the unchurched', said Peter Judd. Turn to page 2

:veryone played their part Mike Hill was presented to the Archbishop of Canterbury by the Bishop of Rochester, the Right Revd Michael Nazir-Ali and by the Bishop of Oxford, the Right Revd Richard Harries. Top picture Bishop Richard (right) is seen after the service with the new Bishop of Buckingham (centre) and the Archbishop of Canterbury. One of the most moving moments of the consecration service was when Mike's wife, Anthea led her children as they carried the Communion bread and wine to the altar.The whole family is pictured above (from left to right): Charis, Naomi, Mike, Eleanor, Anthea, Nicholas and Alexa.

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The DOOR is published ten times a year. 53,000 copies are distributed in the Diocese of Oxford with the help of volunteers.

'The church Mike Hill will be shaping will be deeply traditional and vibrantly modern'

Editor Christine Zwart. Telephone: 01865 208227 Deputy Editor Venetia Horton. Telephone: 01865 208226 Photography Frank Blackwell Business and distribution manager Tim Russian Editorial support group Tim Russian (Chairman, Long Crendon), Clemency Fox (Marston), Richard Hughes (Whitchurch on Thames), Keith Lamdin (Director ofTraining),Jo Saunders (Social Responsibility Officer), Leighton Thomas (Abingdon Deanery), Richard Thomas (Communications Officer),John Winnington-Ingram (Cottisford), David Winter (Cold Ash) Editorial address Diocesan Church House, North Hinksey, Oxford, OX2 ONB. Tel: 01865 208200. Fax: 01865 790470 e-maik dooroxford.anglican.org Advertising address David Holden,WHY Publications Ltd, 4th floor,Westway House, Botley, Oxford OX2 9jWTelephone 01865 244888. Fax 01865 728800 The DOOR is published by Oxford Diocesan Publications Ltd (Secretary TC Landsbert), registered office: Diocesan Church House, North Hiriksey, Oxford, OX2 ONB Deadlines for May issue: Features - April 6; Letters,What's on and advertising - April 14; News - April 17 While every care is taken to ensure the reliability of our advertisements, their inclusion in The DOOR does not guarantee it or mean that they are endorsed by the Diocese of Oxford.

s family and friends arrived t Southwark Cathedral Aahey were surprised and delighted to see the Archdeacon of Berkshire, Mike Hill standing in the sunshine outside the Cathedral greeting people with a firm handshake and a warm, if slightly nervous smile. Each consecration has a character of its own because the new bishops choose their own hymns and preacher. Mike Hill was the only one to be consecrated that morning, so the service reflected not only the theme of family and fatherhood, but also his desire to see a church which Peter Judd described as both 'deeply traditional and vibrantly modern, keeping the essentials but plugged into contemporary culture'. The point was vividly made in the choice of hymns which ranged from Charles Wesley's 'Ye Servants of God, your Master proclaim' to Graham Kendrick's 'Meekness and Majesty' and Melody Green's 'There is a Redeemer'. One of Mike Hill's first tasks as Bishop of Buckingham was to be the induction of the Revd Tina Stirling as Priest-in-charge of Brill on Monday, March 30.

Friends and family gather in Southwark

(Above) Mike Hill greets the Right Revd John Richardson, Bishop of Bedford and his wife outside the cathedral. (Top right) Among the guests was the Revd Murdoch Mackenzie, Ecumenical Moderator of Milton Keynes. (Below right) Naomi, Nicholas and Charis Hill relax after the service. (Below left) Reunion of the best men! Mike Spencer was Mike Hill's best man at his wedding and vice-versa.

Bishops and Archdeacons THE BISHOP OF OXFORD The Right Revd Richard Harries Diocesan Church House, North l-{inksey, Oxford, 0X2 ONB Telephone 01865 208200 BERKSHIRE Bishop of Reading The Right Revd Dominic Walker Bishop's House,Tidmarsh Lane,Tidmarsh, Reading RG8 BHA Telephone 01189 841216 Archdeacon designate The Revd Canon Norman Russell The Rectory, Oxford Road, Gerrards Cross, Bucks SL9 7DJ Telephone 01753 883301 BUCKINGHAMSHIRE Bishop of Buckingham The Right Revd Mike Hill Correspondence to: 28 Church Street Great Missenden, Bucks HPI6 OAZ Telephone 01494 862173 Archdeacon designate: The Revd Canon David Goldie, 7Alverton, Great Linford, Milton Keynes MK2 2HW Telephone 0l908 605150 OXFORDSHIRE Bishop of Dorchester The Right Revd Dr Anthony Russell, Holmby House, Sibford Ferris, Banbury, OX IS 5RG Telephone 0 1295 78 05 83 Archdeacon (from April 4) The Venerable John Morrison Christ Church, Oxford, OX I I DP Telephone 01865 276185

Photographs at the consecration by Frank Blackwell Report byVenetia Horton and Christine Zwart

Lambeth Bishops may join Pilgrimage The pilgrims on this year's St Birinus' Pilgrimage could include the Archbishop of Rwanda and the Bishop of Kimberley and Kuruman. They are among six overseas bishops in England for the Lambeth Conference who have been invited to the pilgrimage during a visit to the Oxford Diocese. This year's 12mile pilgrimage on July 12 begins at Churn Knob at 1230pm. The preacher at the ecumenical service at Dorchester Abbey will be the Right Revd Mgr Canon John Moran, Episcopal Visitor for Oxfordshire in the RC Archdiocese of Birmingham. Last year he cycled over 300 miles of the Pilgrim Way to Santiago de Compostela in Spain. For details ring John Crowe on 01865 340007 or Dorothy Godfrey on 01865 340044.

Cowley priest to be Mirfield Principal The Revd Christopher Irvine, currently Vicar of Cowley St John in Oxford, is to become the Principal of the College of the Resurrection at Mirfield.This will be the first time a married man has held the position. Mir-field is an affiliated college of the University of Leeds and has been training candidates for ordination for 90 years.The College is located in the grounds of the monastic Community of the

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A feeling of jumping in at the deep end What, only two days? Was it really worth it for only two days? Personally I think we needed four or five, the amount of business we had to complete. Cathedrals, VAT, education, the Lord's Prayer, the National Institutions - Synod's business ranged far and wide. And still we found time to express concern over the situation in Iraq. New Archbishops' Council The National Institutions Measure, embodying the proposals in Working as One Body, was finally approved, albeit with reservations. It sets up the Archbishops' Council and new arrangements for the Church Commissioners. There are fewer members, but more accountability. Synod members are still wary of how the Council will work. Will it exercise direct control over the business of the Synod? How will Synod's elected representatives function. Will its elected members have enough clout? Will Boards and Councils have enough access to Synod? How will appointment to those bodies work? Both Houses of Laity and Clergy

met before Synod proper to decide how they would elect their Archbishops' Council members and even Michael Hodge's wonderful explanation of the proposed STV

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by Carole Cull method didn't reassure all of us! I had that distinct feeling of holding my nose and jumping in the deep end during the familiar process of passing through the doors to vote. Was this really the momentous day in the life of the Church which it ought to have been? Now Parliament comments before the Measure receives royal assent and comes into force. Liturgical business took up much time. General approval for The Lord's Prayer - no not really! - we were asked to approve printing two versions - one modern one traditional - side by side. Despite a powerful speech from the Bishop of Norwich supporting printing only the modified traditional (1928), Synod recognised that many have only ever used the ASB prayer and voted to

print two. I shall serve on the Steering Committee as a Liturgical Commission member trying to decide which modern version to recommend and how to accommodate those who wish to continue using the BCP and ASB versions. A draft rite for extended communion - whereby a Deacon or Reader takes the consecrated elements from one service for another church and congregation to share - was presented. There was serious opposition to the concept as well as to the proposed service, but it received general approval and went to another Revision Committee.

The last toss for the Bishop With a toss of a Shrove Tuesday pancake, the Right Revd Cohn Bennetts attended his last engagement as Bishop of Buckingham. The evening in Botolph Claydon Village Hall on February 24 included poetry and piano music and lots and lots of pancakes. It

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Finally there was VAT - on church buildings and repairs - and Synod's almost unanimous approval for a motion from St Edmundsbury and Ipswich asking the government to reduce VAT on such work to 5%. The Church of England gives the government more in VAT than it receives from English Heritage and the lottery together. Barmy! And Synod asked for such madness to be stopped.

from May 9 to 17 which Bishop Cohn has so enthusiastically supported.At the pancake party, he urged everyone to join in the Festival of Faith in the spirit of 'giving and receiving something new'.The Festival has been planned as a 'joyous celebration of Christian faith' for the churches and communities in the deanery. An adventurous programme includes a service on a local farm,a Christian rock concert, an evening of French wine and food and a bike ride around the deanery.A record three bishops will take part the Bishop of Oxford will lead the opening event on May

9, the new Bishop of Buckingham, Mike Hill, will participate in a number of events including the farm service while the then Bishop of Coventry will pop back for an 'Evening with Cohn

Dr Carole Cull is a medical statistician and a Reader at St Peter's, Earley.

constantly questioning their faith, and throwing out what had no meaning for them. an unorthodox priest With warmth and love, he honestwith few pat apswers ly shared his own search and Brian Griffiths, who has died aged spiritual journey, giving others the 72, was a priest with no pat answers. courage to explore the reality of God People seeking a cosy religion were in their own lives. Many within and best advised to steer clear of St outside the church owe him a debt Michael's Church during the 31 years of gratitude. of his ministry in Amershani. Brian was a born teacher. Once, to Brian was out of the ordinary illustrate the power of the Holy mould of clergymen; some would say Spirit, he started up a motor lawnunorthodox. He challenged; at times mower during a service. Few present he was provocative, at other times ever forgot that! disturbing. He wanted people to be David Redpath

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The reluctant convert God in. the life ofMike Hill

I don't remember a huge amount about my childhood. My mother owned retail shops during my early years and my father was a businessman. Though I know my father loved me I always had the feeling that his work came first. In those years I can remember that his relationship with my mother was under some strain. His incessant overwork and his drinking with colleagues made life very difficult at times. None of my family were churchgoers and religion was never anything we talked about until my mother found a faith when I was about 13. My religion of that time was soccer. It surprised me, partly because my father liked football, that he never came to watch me play.. Esuppose to be truthful I felt resentful. I recall that he told me once when he was angry with me that I was a 'dead loss'. I suspect, though the words, hurt me at the time, they had an element of truth. I didn't have a 'Road to Damascus' experience, but I did have a very sudden conversion to Christianity. Just before I was 18 I was invited by a friend to visit a place called Scargill House. He omitted to tell me that it was a Christian Conference Centre! It was the first time that I had really met Christians and I went home determined to know what it was that gave these men and women a quality which I certainly knew I didn't have. The same friend who came from a Christian family - and I decided to go back to Scargill for what we thought was a youth weekend. It turned out to be a Methodist church's weekend! Their minister invited me to attend their final service. The only reason I went was because it seemed rude to refuse. The minister's message made it clear that becoming a Christian meant a new start in life. I knew that was what I needed, so I responded to his invitation to follow Christ. At the time I was involved with a bunch of guys who felt that the quick route to enjoyment was a hedonistic lifestyle. They were good friends in the sense that when trouble loomed we would always stick up for each other. When I became a Christian things changed. Some of them became incredibly hostile, even resorting to violence to try and intimidate me. As I had a bit of a reputation locally, I'm not sure the vicar could believe it when I showed up at church. I had no knowledge of how things happened in . church and the culture was a million miles away from where I was. In many ways it was like entering another world. I really struggled with it all dnd to be fair, I think the church struggled with me. I did, however, get involved with the youth work, although that got me in some close scrapes. I remember the vicar Michael Hill was born in Manchester but brought upin Cheshire. His father, an American by birth, was a businessman. After attending Wilmslow County Grammar School, North West College of Further Education and Manchester College of Commerce, Mike had a short business career before training for ordination at Brasted Place College, Ridley Hall and Fitzwilliam College, Cambridge. Following curacies in Croydon and Slough, he was Priest in charge and then Rector of Chesham Bois. In 1989 he became Rural Dean and in 1992, Archdeacon of Berkshire. He was consecrated Bishop of Buckingham on March 14. Mike Hill is married to Anthea, a nurse in a palliative care hospice, and they have five children. He was UK and European Chairman of the Willow Creek Association and has written two books, Reaching the Unchurched and Lifelines. As a youngster, his great passion was soccer; now he only plays tennis. Interview: Christine Zwart Photograph: Frank Blackwell

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having a word in my ear when a gang of bikers arrived and tried to wreck the youth club! Being a new Christian I resorted to past behaviours and threatened to take on their leader - I had a lot to learn about this 'New Life!' Paradoxically from very early on after my conversion, I began to feel that God might be calling me to leadership within the Church. It was very scary for me to sit at the back of churches, looking at robed clergy and thinking that this might be what God wanted me to do. So I did my best to bury the thought.

A scary call from God In my business life I had tried to work with Christian values and get my relationships a little more in line with the way I was supposed to be as a Christian, but I knew that there was still much to put right. I knew that I had to do something about what I now realise was a call to ministry. I went to see the Director of Ordinands in Chester Diocese. My mother had become a close friend of Gordon Strutt, the then Bishop of Stockport, who invited me to talk things through with him. I went to see him, slightly bemused to hear what he might have to say. He suggested, not knowing of my link with Scargill House, that I should go somewhere for maybe a year so to test my vocation. I contacted Scargill, but they had no vacancies. However, a year later, just when I was on the verge of a major breakthrough in my business life, they wrote to me out of the blue, offering me a place in the community. Part of me would have been quite happy to have continued in business and made some more money, but, in my heart of hearts, Iknew what Ihad to do, and so Ijoined the community. It was there that I met Anthea, and within a year we were married in the Scargill House chapel. 'Are you still keen?' enquired the Director of Ordinands. I wouldn't have described my attitude as keen, but I was certainly willing to see whether this call of mine was

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I can now see that God was re-building me. It is interesting to see that when I relinquished my pride, things began to change. The following Sunday, a new young couple arrived and soon afterwards, a brilliant young musician. From that point on the church began to grow. There were some wonderful people in that little church. I had felt that those early days were a wilderness period for me, but out of that time came great blessing for me and for the fellowship. I arrived inChesham Bois in 1983 and had nine excellent years there. It was an important time for us as a family; and I began to learn more 'ministry' lessons about trusting God and about where my own gifting for ministry lay. But one of the biggest influences on my ministry happened thousands of miles away in Australia where we spent three months on an exchange with a young Australian pastor. At the end of our time there he handed me a cassette tape and said, 'I think you should listen to this'. It was Bill Hybels, senior pastor at Willow Creek Community Church in Chicago, outlining a vision that articulated many of the things that I had felt about church in a way that I found totally energising. Just a few months later, completely out of the blue, the International Fellowship of Evangelical Students invited me to a student mission conference in Champaign, Illinois, which, as it turned out, was only a three-hour drive from Willow Creek. The first mid-week service I attended at Willow Creek left me awestruck. I recall standing outside the church campus with tears rolling down my cheeks, simply at the sight of the traffic jams - I had never seen people queue to go to church before. However, it wasn't the numbers that impressed me most. What really knocked me out was the quality of the people. I met a group of newish Christians, all in their late 20s, who were serious about their faith in a way that wasn't off-putting. They seemed to be grappling with the challenge of being Christian in the last decade of lse the 20th century in a way I had not encountered elsewhere. The experience recharged me to ask some basic questions about my own ministry, particularly in relation to the importance and significance of the Church. The reluctant convert had come full circle! I am thankful that when I was 18 my friend cared enough about me to risk our friendship by inviting me to Scargill. His courage and God's grace changed my life beyond recognition. I think it is because of this that I feel faith is passed on best through relationships. One of the things that. scared me about religion was that I felt I could never be good enough. How right I was! I have discovered however, that in Christ there is a new kind of forgiveness which can open up situations to God's healing love. My own father was eventually converted dramatically at a Renewal meeting at the age of 72 and our relationship became closer. When he was on his deathbed, I had the real privilege of being able to-pray with him and he with me.. Marx wrote that religion is the opium of the people. He implied that it is escapism. I can only counter by saying that being a Christian has pushed my nose up hard against the harsh reality of life. And the only way I can cope is in the knowledge that when I stand and face it, I know that God in Christ stands there with me. I have found the wos of St Paul to be true time and time again: I can do all things through Him who gives me strength.'

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HOTPLATES (A ministry of Gifts from the King) We are a Swindon based charity which provides food vouchers for impoverished families and individuals in deprived areas now in Swindon, London and other areas of the UK. By providing financial support for all this work you will help alleviate poverty by providing this basic human need. For further information contact the

We are a Registered Nursing Home, specialising in the tranquilliser-free care of patients with Alzheimer's disease. We have qualified and experienced staff, large gardens and grounds, and beautiful views. If you are interested in long term, or respite care, contact: GEORGE TUTHILL who will be pleased to show you around.

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1Irniptun 11ith ?uring iInmr Small, friendly nursing home situated in the pleasant village of Chinnor providing total nursing care in comfortable surroundings. Single and Companion Rooms' En suite facilities available 'Long or short stay • Lift to first floor' Full central heating 'Minibus. For further information arid/or an appointment to view please contact: Mrs. M. Adams (Matron) on Telephone (01844) 351766 36 Lower lcknleld Way, Chlnnor, Oxford 0X9 4EB

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Hamilton House is an extremely comfortable, well equipped and spacious Home providing respite, convalescent and long term care. The Home, which is located in the heart of Buckingham, enjoys many benefits including highly qualified and caring staff, full-time Activities Organiser, regular outings, Medical Officer cover and sophisticated security. To arrange a viewing, or for our comprehensive brochure, ,'lease contact Mrs Wickham Telephone: Buckingham (01280) 813414

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Have you ever thought to yourself What is being a Christian about? The people behind the Kingston Festival, believe that it is about living a 'deliberately different lifestyle. Its about being someone who lives in such a way that others are forced to ask questions about the Christian faith. "Kingston aims to unpack - to the whole family - how the Christian faith should impact our lives and society", says Tim Nash, Communications Manager, "and to inspire action, with the desire to see Christians making a difference at our heart". This year, the programme includes Christian musicians and communitors who have something to say about spirituality in the 90s. A whole host of bands, speakers, DJs and artists will lead a weekend packed with concerts, seminars, worship, celebrations and workshops - with relevant programmes for young people. "This year sees an exciting development in the festival", says Bryan Mills, Festival Co-ordinator, "We will be holding a special concert on the Thursday evening and are thrilled that Chris Eaton will be playing". Chris is a world class songwriter and has written songs for many people, including Sir Cliff Richard's Christmas number one, 'Saviours Day'. "The evening will be a fantastic opportunity for people to come and get a faster for the weekend," said Mr Mills. The weekend's line up includes Liam Goligher, Andy Hickford, Mike Pilavachi and Dawn Reynolds, with music from As If, Beehive, Hydro, Skellig, The Wades and Why? as well as contributions from Grace and Trish Morgan, alongside many other speakers and musicians. Hungry for more? Feed your mind at Kingston from 912 July 1998 For more information or to get involved call 01202 881334 any time.

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The Lejeune Clinic Did you see the article featuring the Clinic in The Universe? Can we help you?

* I/we have a child with Downs Syndrome and would like an appointment at the Clinic ROW I I I * I/we know of a child with Down's Syndrome (Registered Charity 207454) Building on our long tradition of a Christian and who might benefit from attending your Clinic PROVIDENCE

professional response to the homeless and disposseseci. Since 1860 we have been helping people find a way back to settled living through access to acccommodation, training and long-term support. There are so many ways you can help us continue this work. Donations and enquiries to: Sister Winefride at: Providence Row, 50 Crispin Street, London El 611Q Tel. 0171 375 0020 I enclose a donation for your work. Please debit my Mastercard lJ Visa l CharityCard l Expirty Date

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* I/we would like to help the Clinic continue and expand its work by: becoming a supporter organising a fund raising event sending a donation covenanting funds to you * Please tick the appropriate box Name (BLOCK 1.1/TIERS !'l,I/ASO Address

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Lejeune Clinic Hospital of St John & St Elizabeth, 60 Grove End Road, London NW8 9NH Tel: 0171 286 5126 ext. 413 Reg charity Number.' 108384710 help children with Downs Syndrome

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With an eye to the future The Princess Margaret Royal Free School was created in 1978 by the amalgamation of two single-sex Church of England secondary schools.The school now provides parents with the only co-educational 'Upper' school option in Windsor. Many parents value and choose the strengths offered by this unique school. It is the perfect example of 'good things coming in small packages.' This was recently illustrated by their Ofsted inspection which rightly recognised the many achievements of the dedicated and committed staff. The school, which has some 220 pupils, offers some tremendous facilities and strengths.The new computer suite was recently opened by Princess Margaret, who takes a continuing interest in the school. Recent results certainly

vindicate the decision of those parents who have chosen the school for their children.The school is looking to achieve 'Technology College' status, and whether or not it is successful, the work which has gone into this bid has enhanced the school provision tremendously. There is so much to

commend this school, but there is no doubt that its greatest strengths are undoubtedly the superb staff, and the quality and achievements of its students. Clive Sedgewick Schools Adviser for

Berkshire

The Taizé experience on offer Young adults sometimes need time to draw aside' to sort themselves and it is best done in a place where others are searching for some meaning to life. Henley Deanery's response to the Church's 'Youth-a-Part' report has been to provide an opportunity for 48 young people to experience Taizë this year. The party will leave on Saturday, July 11, by coach returning on Monday, July 20. They will thus benefit from the full 'Sunday to Sunday' stay in this lovely part of France with the Brothers of the Taiz community, and the large gathering of young people from all over the world. The trip will be financed by the deanery, but a contribution of £50 per person will be welcomed. (Yes! A week in France, all inclusive, for only £50!). Sadly, the response has been poor from within the Deanery. If you have a small group who would like to join this party, call Revd John Evans on 01491-680261. But do it NOW please!

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'Schools are where Christians should be' 'Only one chance' is the government's education catchphrase. But for many children school is not just the 'one chance' for education but also their one opportunity to learn the truth about the Christian faith.That's why some Christians in Milton Keynes formed the Bridgebuilder Trust. Tony Izod, one of the trustees, looks back on five years of schools ministry

group of Christian teachers from Milton Keynes went to a ocal Scripture Union action group meeting to find out what was available to help them. They heard that a schools worker was being offered to cover Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire. 'We need one just for Milton Keynes!' they said. The outcome was the Bridgebuilder Trust whose aim is to give every young person at school in Milton Keynes the chance to find out about the Christian faith. Church involvement

The initial response from teachers and churches in the area was generous. When in 1992 the Trust became a registered charity its trustees included the Revd Maurice Stanton Saringer, Rural Dean of Newport Pagnell, and the Revd Janet Lawrence of St Mary's Church, Bletchley. Its Council of Reference, which supports the trustees, involves people with experience of schools, youth work and church life. Among its members are the Revd Murdoch Mackenzie, Ecumenical Moderator for Milton Keynes. When Tim Cutting took up the post of schools worker in the area in April 1993, the vision became a

The Annual School Chaplains' Conference I An Association for ill thow ins olved in Christian Ministry in Schools)

30 March - 1 April 1998 Trinity College, Oxford

Friday: EVENT DRESSAGE Burghley Young Event Horse qualifier. Young Competition Horse Class.

Saturday: CROSS COUNTRY DAY Displays and competitions in main arena, including Jennie Loriston-Clark's Dressage Display, Western Riding and Sidesaddle Jumping

Out of school activities

Out of school activities organised by Tim for the Trust are many and varied. For 'Schools Out', Bletchley Leisure Centre is taken over for sports-based activities and socialising. Year 7 school children meet at 'Moving On Up!' where questions about secondary school are answered, new friends made, new teachers met and hints about surviving as a Christian in secondary school passed on. Residential weekends have proved popular and can be a significant time of spiritual growth for maturing young people. It's good to know that some who were with us a few years ago are now leading CU's at their colleges. At the other end of the spectrum, 'Dance Crazy!' saw St Mary's Church, Bletchley, vibrating with Christian dance music as 130 students celebrated Valentine's Day. Also in Bletchley is 'Dreggs', a

Sunday: EVENT SHOWJUMPING

MARIAN STUDY CENTRE

Telephone Moira Robertson Designs on 01189 844263

Thg o'War Championship Rugby Sevens Competition R.D.A. Musical Ride Shops, bars, refreshments.

A summer school, 27-31 July, 1998 at Ushaw College, Durham

Charges per person £5 each on Thursday, Friday and Sunday. £10 Saturday, Season ticket £15 per person. Cars £5 each daily. Ringside £7 Sat/Sun. Season car pass £12 for 4 days. Membership £50 for 2 people and I car.

General enquiries to the Horse Trials Secretary

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Thinking about Mary Today

"The Virt,'i,, Mar', has inspired some of i/ic most bc'ciz,tifim/ paintings in the mi-arid; she has stirred men and wa,nen to the noblest e,noiions. But the reedits her ins-i/I describes is over; the immoral code she affirms has been c'.v/enistc'd. " Marina Warner True or false? This is a chance to think about current trends in Marian art, scholarship and spirituality, and to consider Mary's future in the church and the world. Topics will include: new readings of Scripture, contemporary art, Co-Redemptrix, psychology and consecration. Places may be limited. Further details from: Dr S.J. Boss, Marian Study Centre, Ushaw College, Durham DH7 9RH Fax: 0191 373 7009' Tel: 0191 373 1275

lunchtime drop-in providing quizzes, chat, music and soup. One-off special weeks in school are also greatly appreciated. Recently the musical duo, Double Check, were in Ousedale school in Newpor Pagnell to work with the music department, take lunchtime sessions and finish the week with a concert at the Baptist Church. The week was funded by local churches. Many middle schools have links with local churches, but many do not. So the Trust employs Cally Cameron for one day a week to help plan and/or take lessons, assemblies and lunchtime clubs. We have also begun to link suitable volunteers from local churches to middle schools. However, our main area of activity remains the secondary schools. Requests for Tim now exceed his available time, so the Trust believes another worker is vital. This is our goal for the millennium. It is a particular delight to us that at a special five year celebration in June 1998 our main speaker will be Rob Parsons, Executive Director of CARE for the Family. Rob is the author of many books and a gifted communicator. We have much to celebrate, but we are increasingly aware of how many opportunities are still waiting to be taken. The final word is Tim's. 'One, two or even three schools workers can't do what a hundred Christians might do by getting more involved in their local schools. Are you ready for the challenge? Schools are where we should be.' For information about the celebration service and the Trust, contact Jean Peck, Admin Assistant, Bridgebuilder Trust, David Baxter Centre, 63 North Seventh Street, Central Milton Keynes, MK9 2DP (01908 690555).

HAND MADE KITCHENS STRAIGHT FROM THE FACTORY TO YOUR HOME Farmhouse Pines, Limed or Bleached Oaks or Handpainted We offer a full design and installation service

AND BRITISH JUNIOR CIIAi%INONSHIPS R.1.H.S. Qualifiers Cob, Riding Horse, Coloured Horse Show Classes. Young Riders Showjumping Final.

reality. In September that year, Christians from all over the city met at a service at the Church of Christ the Cornerstone to celebrate the appointment. The project was up and running! At first secondary schools were cautious in their welcome. However, our non-denominational approach and high professional standards have led to increasing requests for Tim to visit schools. Assemblies form the main thrust of his schools work. Lessons in RE and Personal, Social and Health Education, handling delicate issues sensitively from a Christian viewpoint, are also regularly requested. Christian Unions (CU's) welcome him as a speaker and Christian staff value his visits.

"Spirituality, Sexuality and Gender" Main Speakers: Bishop John A. Baker, Elaine Storkey, Dr Jack Dominian and Canon Reginald Askew Contact: Revd. M Oram, Denstone College, Uttoxeter ST14 511N Tel: 01889 590 372

2 MAJOR INTERNATIONAL CLASSES Thursday: EVENT DRESSAGE

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Performed from May to September 2000 We are now arranging our 5-9 day Tours to Austria and Germany (including Passion Play) with a host of LOCAL pick-up points for readers of The Door. Why not register your interest now - we can arrange comprehensive group bookings.

Wildmoor Sherfield on Loddon Nr Basingstoke

RESIDENTIAL CARE WORKERS required

The Loddon School caters for children with difficulties associated with severe autism. We are looking for people who have a genuine desire to work in a caring environment. Staff need to be fit and energetic to be with our young people at all times to meet their very special needs. In-service training given to all staff. Vacancies are for full time day shift work. Also evening part time work available The school is residential and open all year round (staff are not residential) Salaries range from £8,000 - £12,000 pa For more Information and an application form please phone 01256 882394 and ask for Pam or Val The Loddon School Company is registered as a Chanty Registration No 802188 Registration No 94/3418

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We must take animal welfare seriously Like Margaret Drage (The DOOR, March p2) I do not like hunting with hounds. I find the glorification of killing uncivilised and, one would have hoped, outdated. But like her I know that the number of animals suffering in factory farms as on long-distance transport (live exports) is far, far greater than the victims of hunting. Unlike the Archbishop of Wales and the six bishops whose letter calling for the end of hunting as a sport appeared in The Times last Boxing Day, the bishops of Hereford, Bath & Wells. Carlisle, St Edmundsbury & Ipswich, Gloucester and Norwich, in a letter to The Daily Telegraph (February 25, 1998) asked for yet more delay, more research and a royal commission on hunting, out of concern for rural communities. Perhaps I am doing these six Shepherds an injustice - I hope I will be corrected if I am - but I am not aware that they have also felt sufficiently concerned to put pen to paper over the welfare of the 300,000 live sheep that were exported from the UK in 1997 for slaughter in continental abattoirs where EU and national welfare regulations are all too often flouted with impunity. An example is the case of the UK sheep having their throats cut whilst fully conscious in the unauthorised killing fields of the Eidel-Kebir festival in France. If the current problems in farm animal welfare are not addressed, both in the UK and globally, there will be much greater changes in rural communities than that predicted by the bishops to be the result of a hunting ban. Indeed, in 1997 nine million pigs had to be slaughtered in The Netherlands owing to a massive epidemic of swine fever on factory farms. Think of the impact this must have had on the rural economy in that region. Yet livestock lorries ply backwards and forwards from The Netherlands and other EU countries. It needs just one slip-up on hygiene precautions and we could find pig carcasses in the UK joining the piles of cattle remains resulting from the BSE crisis. So anyone who cares about our rural communities should be putting their weight behind the growing call for a more compassionate treatment of the animals over whom we have 'dominion'. Joyce Smith (Mrs), Oxford Area Contact, Compassion in World Farming (01865 881850)

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I was horrified to read in the March DOOR James Wilson's letter 'Why not set a price on our faith?' Surely, James, as church members we are all 'the body of Christ' with the aid of His Holy Spirit, to do His work here on earth. What possible price could be put on such a privilege for us given with the measureless price of His death on the cross. Gweneth Edgington, Hook Norton

In your February issue you wrote that St Luke's Church in Cowley was to be converted into an archive run by Oxford County Council. This is indeed 'good news' for such a large and beautiful building. All I wished to comment on was the fact that the church has been well used over the past three years of its redundancy by an alcohol and drugs counselling service and many people from all over Oxfordshire have used the building for support and healing of emotional needs due to the pain of alcohol and drug use. St Luke's was a gift to us when we were made homeless as an agency over three years ago. The building has been well used since then and we thank Father Keith (the original minister) and the Bishop of Oxford for offering us St Luke's at the time. We will be sad to leave and we do face the challenge of finding another building suitable for counselling and group work in the town in the next few months. If any church leader or group knows of any building we could use within a three-mile radius of Oxford town centre, please contact me on 01865 395250.

No hope after retirement? I write in regard of the Advertising Feature on page 14 of the March issue: 'Focus on Retirement'. The first advertisement is for monumental masons - and further down the page there are two advertisements for funeral directors! Does nobody in your advertising department look forward to retirement as a time of hope? Surely some more appropriate advertisements could have been put on this particular page?! Iris Hulse (Mrs), Wantage

Only the faith we can handle If your correspondent is right in asserting that all, including Pam Rhodes, (The DOOR, February) are in need of conversion, I wonder why the Church has not devised a conversion service to ensure more of its members are real Christians? If baptism confers associate membership of the Church and confirmation affirms one's acceptance of the faith in adult life, what has been missed out by these two sacraments and why? I encountered evangelicals at university who assured me I need converting, so in good faith I followed their advice and opened my heart to Jesus. Nothing whatsoever changed! I can only conclude that when Jesus finds a door slightly ajar, He does not have to stand and knock, but can enter your being at a pace which is right for YOU. After all, we are given the pain we can bear, so why not the faith we can handle? We all need to accept Christ as our personal saviour but some come to believe this over a period of time, whilst others like Paul the Persecutor, need a sharper revelation of the truth. Martin Tapsell, Aylesbury

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Green field challenge The Government is telling us that we need an extra 4.4 million new homes nationally by the year 2016, to allow, in part, for a growing rate of 'partnership breakdown'. Is this a challenge for Christians? Jesus teaches us to help those in need, and, like a good Samaritan, show compassion and give positive practical help to those in trouble. Anyone suffering the misery and heartache of partnership breakdown (be it a formal marriage contract, an informal partnership agreement or a common-law marriage) is most certainly in need of help at such a time of personal trial. But how best to help? Is building vast numbers of houses for singles to occupy the right sort of help? If it means destroying vast areas of green field sites and building miles and miles of new roads to serve such houses, this seems a high price to pay, and wouldn't this be effectively condoning marriage breakdown and encouraging yet more abandonment of traditional family values? I suggest that the more appropriate help in the long run is to tackle the underlying causes of breakdown and strive to implement corrective actions. Let us all rise to the challenge and help those who are suffering difficulties in their relationships, and use the Bible as our guide. David Wain man, Hazlemere

Merry men of Bucks We would like to take this opportunity of thanking everyone who made our 'Farewell to Bucks' service on February 16 such a pe memorable and happy event. It was a special pleasure to see so many people whose ministry we have been privileged to share over the years. Thank you also to everyone who contributed so generously to our leaving presentations. You have made sure that the Bishop of Coventry will not need to go to MFI for his furniture and the Archdeacon of Oxford will be able to enjoy not just a greenhouse but a mini Crystal Palace! With all good wishes and every blessing. The Rt Revd Cohn Bennetts and the Venerable John Morrison

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Eddie Espinosa led worship at the Anahim Vineyard for sixteen years Other and is the author of many wellconcessions known Vineyard worship songs such as 'Change f'.4y Heart 0 God' available. and 'You are the Mighty King'. For details of This is an opportunity to this and other events, renew your vision for

worship and learn in a. relaxed setting in the foothills of the Welsh 1110 U nta.i ns.

call John dejong

on 0161 834 ?565

rolled a large stone across the entrance.'

Matthew 27:59. So God in Jesus enters into death, to defeat death for us and bring us to eternal life with him.

'The Fourteen Stations of the Cross' will be performed at St Mary's. Bloxham on Sunday, April 5 at 7.30pm preceded by refreshments in the Parish Rooms at 7pm.

Artists commissioned for the I1iiennium Fifteen new sets of Stations of the Cross have been commissioned for the Millennium from some of the country's most distinguished sacred artists. Among them is Nicholas Mynheer, churchwarden of Hortoncum-Studley who has been a subject of our 'God in the Life of' feature.The sets have to be completed in time for Pentecost 2000 when they will go on tour. The project is being organised by the Revd Richard Davey, Chaplain of the Cathedral Church of St James, Bury St Edmunds and art critic for the Church Times.

In the cross is safety. In the cross is life. In the cross protection from our foes. In the cross is sweetness poured upon us from above. In the cross is spiritual joy. In the cross the sum of virtue. In the cross is holiness in perfect beauty.

Thomas a Kempis This prayer was included in the prayers compiled and led by Canon David Goldie, at the start of Diocesan Synod on March 14.

St Mary's, Speen has a set of wooden stations carved in Oberammergau in about 1960. They were given to the Benedictine monks at Nashdom Abbey in memory of the then abbot and eventually transferred to Elmore Abbey. They are on permanent loan to the parish church. St Mary's Convent, Wantage has an exquisite set of Stations. The artist, Mother Maribel took 27 years to carve them out of mahogany. visiting Rome and the Holy Land to gather factual detail. She was Reverend Mother General of the convent for 13 years. Unusually there is also a 15th station which she completed two years before her death in 1970 at the age of 83. Postcards of the first 14 Stations are available from St Mary's Press on 01235 763141.

St Paul's, Wokingham has a new set of Stations in memory of the late Annie Biddle. They were made in ceramic by a parishioner, Sue Ashdown who was inspired by the drawings in the Good News Bible. The church is open all day. The Stations of the Cross will be said on Maundy Thursday at lOam.

.esan Sunday Prayer Diary for April Sunday April 5 (Palm Sunday) All parish churches in the Diocese as they enter Holy Week: Deanery of Cowley -Tony Price, Gwen Ranklin; Melanesian Mission in the Oxford Diocese: Parish of St Monica.Tsineng. Kimberley and Kuruman; those working in the motor industry. Sunday April 12 (Easter Day) The unity of the Christian Church; those who work as secretaries, typists, clerks etc and those in part-time employment. Sunday April 19 Deanery of Wallingford - John Morley, Hilda Hester: the Bishop's office: Bishop Richard, Edmund Newell, Christine Lodge, Rosalind Beuzeval: young people and those who work in youth services. Sunday April 26 Deanery of Wantage - Alan Wadge, Paul Thompson: Bishop Itumeleng in our link Diocese of Kimberley and Kurumn: the Republic of South Africa: the chairman of the Oxford Link Committee - James Keetile: low paid workers.

In association with the Highland Theological Institute, Moray College offers this unique and stimulating course in

CHRISTIAN THEOLOGY 'I'his modular course leads to a Certificate at Access to Degree Studies level. Successful students will have fulfilled the academic requirements for admission to the HTI BA (I-Ions) Degree in Theology, and may satisfy the entry requirements for similar courses at other universities. The course may also be studied purely for interest and entirely at one's own Pace. This course is also available on it FULL-TIME study basis for which bursaries may be available. HTI also offer a 3 year BA (I-Ions) Degree in Theology, M Phil, PhD and DMin degrees. Please call for details of these and other courses. Call us now for our comprehensive OPEN

LEARNING UNIT PROGRAMME HOTLINE 01343 554309 or write to the OPEN LEARNING UNIT Moray College, Moray Street, Elgin 1V30 Iii

12. ADVERTISEMENT FEATURE

APRIL 1998

THE DOOR

Focus on Conferences a Fourteen Meditations

The Fellowship of Meditation practises and teaches contemplative meditation in residential and day courses in Dorchester and elsewhere. The meditations in this book will encourage beginners and the experienced to an awareness of the Spirit of Christ within each of us. ISBN 0 9522815 3 8- £4.95 (C5.50 inc. p&p) From booksellers. Enquiries and programme: Marian Dunlop House, 8 Prince of Wales Road, Dorchester, Dorset DTI 1PW 01305) 251396

'A Haven of Peace' Clewer Spirituality Centre

CLEWER SPIRITUALITY

is part of the beautiful complex of Victorian Gothic

CENTRE

buildings where the community of St John Baptist,

conferences, quiet days,

meat for use when

with its life of prayer and

parish weekends etc. There

required.

work has resided since

are three sitting rooms, two

A short stay at Clewer

1852. With five acres of attractive

with libraries, two dining rooms, two chapels and an

Spirituality Centre is an

garden it its clearly a place

oratory as well as the com-

and for bringing things into

of rest, reflection, space

munity chapel in which all

perspective in an atmos-

and peace. The centre of

Clewer Spirituality Centre

guests are invited to share

phere of stillness and quiet-

Windsor, River Thames and

in the worship of the

ness; a time to take stock,

Convent of St John Baptist

Great Park are all within

Community if they so wish.

with physical rest and spiri-

walking distance.

A retreat centre for over 40

tual renewal. This is surely

1998

The Centre itself provides

May 15- 17 Divine Dance of Love; exploring God's love for us. Canon Chris Collingwood June 5-7 "Harp & Soul". Learn the Harp the easy way, and meditate on the Psalms. James Maybury & Robert Langton September 4-6 A Windowto Prayer; painting an icon. Franciscan Third Order? Retreat. Anne Potts & June Crabtree. 18-20 Calligraphy, Painting and Prayer: St Evelyn FSMA October 9-11 Visions of Angels: St. Mary Stephen CSJB December 4-6 Success from Failure: Advent Retreat. Canon Noel Vincent For further details & booking form apply to: The Administrator) Warden Registered Charity No. 236939 Providing for your needs

space for 36 resident guests and welcomes groups or

years, it has certainly progressed with the times, providing a Programme each

Community has had a par-

Hatch Lane, Windsor, Berks SL4 30R 01753 868602

THE ABBEY Sutton Courtenay, Oxon 0X14 4AF Feb 28: The Ensouling or the Personality Mar 14: 'A Spirit I am Indeed - -, (Day with Shakespeare) Mar 21-22: Community Building Workshop Mar 28: Body as Spirit Apr 8-10: Holy Week Retreat The Abbey community is a charitable organisation open to the universal quest for truth and the challenges of ihe2lsi Century, whilst rooted in the essence of Christianity, lived out in relationships. Charity No 278687. for more information on these and many other Seminars, Workshops and Retreats please cull (01235) 847401 or send SAE to: THE ABBEY, SUTTON COURTENAY,ABINGDON, OXON 0X14 4AF

individuals for retreats,

EASTER & SPRING IN 'THE MARCHES"

vidually guided, preached,

ality, from all sorts of dif-

Drop-in-Days dc., with the

ferent traditions andOut-

latest audio/ visual equip-

looks for so many years.

Rev'd Denis Brazell

Whitehill Chase, Bordon, Hampshire

2679e6.

EMail: wiiiiorn.monaghan3@whioh set

PRAYER and PAINTING WEEKS 27 June to 4 July & 25 July to 1 August Portsoy, Moray firth, Scotland. Prayer led by Sister Josephine Walsh, D.H.G. Painting course, water colour and pastel by Jamus Smith Tel/ Fax: 01224 584814 for more information and leaflets Also house in Portsoy available to let for holidays or own retreat: sleeps 5(7). 2 doable. I single bedroom

Sr Paul Snell, PHJC 01202 513555

GU35 OAP

01420 478121

St. Boniface Content, Dnr-cshlll Crescent, Ensburv Park, Bournemouth 81110 585

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WOMEN: "THIS IS YOUR DAY OF TRUE FREEDOM AND FAVOUR"

Youth Mission Team, Maria Pnrcher, DC, Eugene Curran, CM Liturgy provided by Thdrèse McCusker & Ellen Flynn, DC

i:; IP6AS bring the beet time yet for young people'

impact our lives and society. For people who think faith should mean something.

THE LINE UP Many different bands and speakers will present jam-packed and varied programmes for all ages. Experience the atmospheres, from early 'til late, all weekend,

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Feed your mind. i),s,: Ate Rnq,te,ed :i:,ir:)) 2A5) IA trnbn:: of the EA pec:)A,' to Jesus ,ind strengthen Ch -1

The Manor House Hotel & Conference Centre, Newlands Corner,

10-12 July 1908

April 21 — 23 (Tuesday — Thursday) PRAY AS YOU CAN AND NOT AS YOU CAN'T Alan Pearce and Vat Major Looking at and practising some of the great variety of ways of praying. Charney Manor, Charney Bassett, Wantage 0X12 OBJ Tel: 01235 868206 Fax 01235 868882 The Enneagram Through Personality

Do you wish there were an Enneagram workshop in — to Spirit yoru area? If you have the people and room to run one, I will come to you - wherever you are. I also The Enneagram is an ancient beautiful accarare, spiritual provide individual, relationship and group counsel, and psy chological model of Contact: Karen Webb Qualified Enneagram homanifs: It enables us in hunnonjse our Teacher in the Oral Tradition

Workshop; 6-12 April

A continuous blend of music and teaching, (staged near Wimborne, Dorset), designed to unpack how the Christian faith should

APRIL 9th and 10th, 1998 (Thursday and Friday)

Tvj,e.v and Models of Enou,geli.seatirair Pent Collins, CM

Holy Week Retreat

22nd to 28th August

THE EVENT

INFORMATION & BOOKINGS

20-22 March

ROYAL WELSH SHOW(3ROUFID

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dully liars and our reluitisinohips. personal or professional. Above all it supports and fosters our personal spiritual enfolding.

House of Prayer E. Molesey

17-19 April

Beginning Experience Weekend 1-3 May

Family Retreat Jennifer Rees Larcorobe; Andy Econornides; Peter Lawrence; David Carr; Andrew Manes; Stuart Bell; Denis Bradshaw,' Peter Johnson;Niall Griffin,' Geoff Waggett; Mike Endicott; Richard Tarran.

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17,irmei Court is the former )',irmrliirr Monastery of Peesirigne In beautiful undiscovered border country. It is close is Offa's Dyke, the Mortimer Trail and many ishoner') walks, ancient churches and villages, high altitude golf at Kingion. riding and flying from Shobdon, hospitable inns in all directions. Mass is celebraied in exquisite adjoining parish church the original Carmelite chapel). Carrrsel Court offers B&B from £1750 and setf.eateririg from 07,00 per week. 199e brochure now available team Maimer & Terry Monaghan. Carmel Court. Presreigac LOS 2LD Tel: 01544

is a quiet place away where these linings can happen. To make arragements, visits to the retreat Centre are arranged to meet indiv-lduai needs. For rescnstlonu or thqulrtes, contact:

and ,nedcine Contact:

ticular ministry of hospitality and care for those wish-

St. Boufface Retreat House and Prayer Centre, Hourneinouth

A healing resource to the Christian Church

a must in a place where the

year with a variety of retreats from creative, indi-

Do vou . .? Need occasional time ssvav? Long for space and quiet. to come home to vnttrsetf arid in God? . . . to share Intimately ssitti God? ...to rediscover your centre? ...te gain perspective? * day ol'pravcr n wccticnd retreat n private retreat * in*livitluattvdirected retreat • Accommodation

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opportunity for reflection

Maria Parcher, DC & Youth Mission Team 8-10 May

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or 14Cd

Day of Recollection

A.R.M. (Wales)Conference Office:Dept. DP 51 Ewenny Road, BRIDGEND, CF 3HY Phone/Fax 01656 767672

Barbara Quilty, DC 14 May

Day Seminar for Clergy ''Eva,ieeli.sjnt,' You,g People Maria, Parcher, DC & Youth Mission Team For details of these and other retreats or courses please contact: The Secretary at the above address.

Reg Oserity No. 1063180

House of Prayer offers

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a place of stillness, OF support and peace for all who feel the need to 'come away' from the noise PRAYIR and urgency of their daily lives. There is accommodation for those wishing to spend time in quiet prayer. The House in ecumenical and has self-catering facilities. A programme of prayer, retreats and personal development is organised throughout the year and led by experienced people. Professional counselling and spiritual direction services are available. Groups are welcome to organise their own events. Enquiries to: Retreat Secretary. House of Prayer. Seymour Road, East Moleaey, Surrey KT8 OPS Tel: 0181 941 2313

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THE SPIRITUAL EXERCISES AND THE ART OF SPIRITUAL DIRECTION A 3-year course during term time for one day a week in Margaret Street, central London. The aim of the course, which is ecumenical, i s 10 train people to direct the Exercises in various forms and to give ongoing spiritual direction. Directors: Sr Kathleen Lyons rc, Revd. Andrew Walker For a brochure and further information, please seed 9x6'/ s.a.e. to The Administrator, ignatian Spirituality Course, S. Mary Woolnoth Vestry, Lombard Street, London EC3V 9AN Closing date for applications for the course beginning

'THE ELY EXPERI ENCE' journey into the wonderful musical heritage of

cathedrals with Sir David Lumsden, former Principal of The Royal Academy of Music. The weekend will include a private concert given by the Cathedral Choir.

In addition to its particular musical flavour, this fascinating weekend will give an opportunity to get 'behind the scenes' - Visit medieval buildings normally closed to the public, attend services, lectures and seminars. Join us and enjoy the wonders of

THE WAY OF LOVE

Abbey

like Love for Loves sake — be radiant even as Love is radiant, because Love is Gcsi and is of God in us, supreme in the absolute world and also in the relative world of our being - the omnipotent force in all the Universe."

Retreat

15th — 17th May 1998 A

Alton

Ely,

its

magnificent Cathedral and glorious music. Accommodation at nearby Bishop Wodford House offering full board in a comfortable and quiet setting.

Price: £150 per person (all activities included)

Call Ely Cathedral on (01353) 667735

Programme 1998 lndividaal farm and geoaps are welcome to use facilities uttered in the Guesth use by personal aeeaogrrneni with iso Gunsi,nasie,, who o will advise on the availability of ,00ms. We a,, also ptraand is slice the following organised rrienais during 1998. Qoiet Day horn,-. Holy Week 28 StoicS Prior William Hughes, OSB 19.24 April iron Painting I Dom Ansrtm Shobrook, OSB 4) Jane Austen I 1-3 May Doe, Nicholas Seymour, 05B Western Religions Failing Study Day 16 May 51 Doer Annolm Shubeouk, OSB 30 May Charlotte Ynngr Study Dny I 6) 000i Andrew Johnson, OSB 7) 14-19 June Icon Painting 2 D,inr Anselm Shsbeook, 05B 26.28 June Jane Austen 2 0) Direr Nicholas soymooe. OSB lionSindy Day 4 July 9) Don, Asseler Shohrook, OSB Jane Aaslen Sindy Day 3 tO) 18 July Dam Nicholas Seymour. OSB Iron Painting 3 II) 23-28 August Dom Anscier Shobrnoic. OSH Jane Anttro Study Day 2 12) 5 September Doer Nicholas Seymoue, OSB 195opiewbee Parables Workshop 13) Doer Ansoim Shobrook OSB D,,m Nicholas Seyeroue. osa Charles Dickens Study Day 14) 26 September Doer Nichait, Seymour. OSB Qoiri Day before Adveni 15) 28 November Abbot Dikes Hilt, OSB Chnr'telie Yonge Study Day 2 16) 5 December Dust Audrnw Johnson, OSB Guests are particularly welcome for all or part of HOLY WEEK and the SACRED TRIDLJLJM (April 5-12) .4LT0NA8Bn; Beeet,044lion, Hampshire, 01)34 4AP - Tel: 01420 562145

October 1998 is 26 June 1998

We want to see the British Church in Retreat. -

SPIRITUAL AIMS AND IDEALS the Cross is an informal Fellowship, having for its service in life the cultivation of the Spirit of Love towards all Souls; • Helping the weak and defending the defenceless and oppressed; • Abstaining from hurting the creatures, eschewing blrenished and flesh-eating, and living on the pure ksxts so abundantly provided by nature; • Walldng in the Mystic Way of Life, whose Path leads to the realization of the Christhood; •' And sending forth the Mystic Teachings unto all who may be able to receive them — those sacred interpretations of the Soul, the Christhocxi, and the Divine Love and Wisdom, for which the Order of the Cross stands. I The Order of

For further inforriation and puabhcaseos 1st, phase cortacr THE ORDER OF THE CROSS (SL), 10 DE VERE GARDENS, LONDON WI SAE leyhsne. 0171 937 7012

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Animal theology unravelled Are animals fellow beings in God's creation, or tools for our use? In his new book, After Noah: Animals and the Liberation of Theology (Mowbray, £12.99, ISBN 0 264 674502), Andrew Linzey delves deeper into his chosen field, this time with the added perspective of coauthor, Rabbi Dan Cohn-Sherbok, Professor of Judaism at the University of Wales. Andrew Linzey shows that even by the 2nd century, it was the Jewish view that animals had been created to serve humankind. Christian theology developed along similar lines, and despite the Reformation, and the emergence of the first humanitarian and animal welfare movements, animals continued to be seen as inferior creatures. Andrew Linzey and Dan Cohn-Sherbok unravel the Jewish and Christian theologies which have brought us to our unhappy 20th century world of pet superstores on the one hand, and the use of animals in spare-part surgery on the other: 'The great irony is that the Jewish and Christian traditions which have in so many ways fostered exploitative and instrumentalist attitudes to animals have always carried . . . the seeds of an entirely opposing perspective... For if animals are, like us, fellow creatures of the same God, we cannot logically claim our own value before the Creator without acknowledging the value of other creatures as well.'

A Singular Russian Saint Orthodox Christianity in account of Russian Russia has beaten out a Orthodox spirituality, singular path which con- Donald sets before us tinues to intrigue those - with striking vividness of us who have followed and originality - the spetestimony of a different tradition. In cific just over 230 pages, particular persons (and) Nicholl's the witness they have Donald Triumphs of the Spirit in given through their life,' Russia (DLT, £9.95 ISBN 0 says Bishop Kallistos of 232 521913) opens up the Diokleia in his foreword spiritual riches of a cul- to the book. Donald Nicholl taught ture already familiar through the works of at Keele, California and Russia's great writers Tantur near Jerusalem. such as Tolstoy and He was well-known not Dostoevsky. The latter in only for his writing on fact is one of the subjects spirituality, but as an of this book along with active worker in the the delightful 19th cen- fields of justice and tury Saint Seraphim who peace. Another book, The spent 1,000 days alone in Beatitude of Truth (DLT, prayer in a forest and £6.95 ISBN 0 232 522162) thereafter addressed a collection of his writeveryone as 'My Joy'; and ings spanning 45 years, the the scientist Florensky demonstrates and the 'Holy folk,' the breadth of his scholarhis people of Russia them- ship and understanding and love, selves. 'Instead of offering an especially of persecuted abstract, systematic people. He died in 1997. 11

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To mark the centenary of the birth of CS Lewis this year, HarperCollins is re-issuing all of his religious titles, including Mere Christianity (E7.99 ISBN 0 00 62544). Canon Geoffrey Shaw explains why this book is a Christian classic

'Really alive?' 'That's what the angels said.' 'Really alive?' 'Yes, they saw him!' 'Really alive?' 'Yes, they touched him!' Sad News, Glad News (by Lois Rock with drawings by Louise Rawlings, Lion, £5.99 ISBN 0 7459 37330) is a richly coloured book with engaging text that cannot fail to teach children something of the wonder of Easter. Also in the series: Safe This Night, Bright Star Night and All Year Long.

Going solo? Planning for an introspective holiday Going on retreat is now a 'major holiday option' according to Stafford Whiteaker, author of The Good Retreat Guide (Rider Books, £12.99, ISBN 07126 71277). Apparently,the past decade has seen the biggest growth of people 'seeking the sacred' since the pilgrimages of the Middle Ages. 'The quest for the sacred for most people is inspired by the simple need to connect their lives to something larger,' says Stafford Whiteaker in his introduction. The Good Retreat Guide includes a fascinating spectrum of over 400 retreats in Britain, Ireland, France and Spain. Each entry has enough information to give a pretty clear idea of what each centre offers. Weekend stays are the norm and the average charge is around £37 a day, but many centres ask only what you can afford. Although, most of the retreats are Christian, the Guide also includes information on Buddhist, Hindu and 'Mind-Body-Spirit' centres, so it is no surprise to discover that although the traditional monastic routine of prayer, silent meals and walks in the country is widely available, there are also dance retreats, gardening and painting retreats, gay and lesbian retreats and mother and baby retreats. This book is a gateway to a tantalising other world and suggests a very cheap holiday option for those who enjoy their own company!

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Jubilee 2000 update To free hostages, everyone wore yellow ribbons. To free the slaves to debt in the Third World, everyone is asked to wear a chain. Christian Aid has a 'costume jewellery' version price £1+50p p&p from Christian Aid at St Peter's Way, Oxford OX4 5HG; Community Centre, Stony Stratford, MKII IJA or Supporter Relations, P0 Box 100, London SEI 7RT. OR make your own from any piece of chain and a safety pin. Have a petition form with you to I collect signatures from those who W ask, 'what's the chain for?'

0 iDO A spacious Baptist Church, founded just before the second world war to serve the Rover car works in Oxford, has opened its doors to artists who want to explore the visual arts. As well as its 60-strong congregation, the John Bunyan Baptist Church in Crowell Road, Cowley is home to an art gallery, opened last October by the Bishop of Oxford, where local artists can show their work (see right); and to three artists-in-residence: Ernesto Lozada of the Bezalel Art Trust (below left), Jonathan Williams, a printer and illustrator, and Louise Allardice (left, who is working on a mosaic project with people from the

W Making a Chainge 50,000 people are expected to form a human chain around the meeting place of the leaders of the Group of Eight strongest nations in Birmingham on May 16. To join a Chiltern Line party, phone Anne Martin on 01494 670410 or Christopher Hall on 01869 338 225. To book a place on a coach from Oxford, phone Jenny Swift on 01865 246724 or from Reading J phone Sean Winter on 0118 950 4200. Look out for the Jubilee 2000 narrow boat on the Grand Union Canal which will be stopping to meet people along the way. If you can't get to Birmingham are invited to send postcards to the G ambassadors. Send a large SAE to CCOW, The Knowle, Deddington, Banbury 0X15 0Th for cards and details. Jubilee 2000 meetings take place IN all over the Diocese. There is one JJ in Oxford Town Hall on April 22 at 8pm, chaired by the Lord Mayor. The Diocesan Synod also asked people to use their personal, parochial and civic links with other countries to spread the campaign. The target is 22 million signatures on the world's largest petition. Contacts with Britain have sparked off allies in 73 countries. Jubilee 2000 Africa is being launched at a conference in Accra, Ghana on April 16-18 - please pray for that.

MAY DOOR Looking at women - to mark the end of the Ecumenical Decade of Churches in Solidarity with Women

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The Ark-T Centre includes a large gym and several side rooms which provide rehearsal space for the

Twelve huge banners illustrating the Book of Revelation in the John Bunyan Baptist Church. 'People tend to remember the gloom and doom in Revelation,' says Brenda Gibbons, 70, who spent eight years making the banners. 'But in his vision John saw God enthroned.The Church was being persecuted, and John was telling the people to repent and be happy because God was in control. It is a vision of victory. Christ does overcome.' Brenda hopes to find exhibition space for her banners in another Oxford church soon.

The OaMc*T Centre Pathways Theatre Company and for dance workshops, and a brightly painted shop for Restore, the charity which provides creative work and training for people with mental health problems. 'I have always had an interest in the arts and in the way people express themselves,' said the Revd James Grote, minister of the John Bunyan Church and Director of the Ark-T Centre. 'It is a tradition that is missing in most NonConformist churches. Now we are beginning to reclaim it.' The Centre recently provided gallery space for an Oxford Youth Works photographic project. 'The kids had never been to an exhibition in their lives. Many people came and asked them about their pictures and it made a big impact on them,' said Ernesto. Ark-T has only got £50 in the bank and has applied to the City Council for a much-needed heating grant, but the vision is taking shape. In Cowley at least, the visual arts have found their place - in the church and in the community. Ernesto Lozada-Uzuriaga: 'What we are doing here is new. We are walking in a path nobody has walked before.We are a fellowship of artists; we eat together, talk together and share our experiences as artists who all happen to have a strong Christian faith.' Interview: Venetia Horton Photographs: Frank Blackwell

OPENING TIMES 'The Ark-T Gallery is open Mondays and Fridays 2-4pm and Tuesdays and Saturdays I Oam- I 2pm, and other times by appointment. -There is a vacancy for a volunteer administrator to work at the Gallery two hours a week. For more information please telephone James or Ernesto on 01865 773499.

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An exhibition of panoramic views of Oxford -'half representative, half abstract' - like this one of the Radcliffe Camera, which was at the Ark-T Gallery last month, moves to Diocesan Church House in April.'lt was wonderful to have an exhibition at the Ark-T because this area does not have many galleries. It is an excellent opportunity for local people to show their work,' says EloAlIik-SchUnemann, who has been painting since the age of 2.Twenty-five-year old Elo has also exhibited in Liverpool, in Tartu in her native Estonia and in London.'English people do value modern art but they want things explained, then they warm to them,' says Elo who moved to the Diocese a year ago when her husband became Vicar of Littlemore.

David Winter's

Lift up your heads, 0 ye gates, and be ye lift up, ye everlasting doors!

Having raided the Hebrew Scriptures for the language of despair, abandonment and desolation, Messiah now turns to the Psalms for the language of victory and glory to celebrate the resurrection of Christ. The one who suffered and died is now revealed as the mighty victor. Death and darkness have done their worst, yet the Son of God has triumphed over them. This is the language of coronation. Indeed, the psalm from which the words are taken was possibly sung when the ark of God was first brought into Jerusalem by David, or it may have been written for the coronation of a subsequent king. Either way, it describes a procession making its way to the gates of the city, the crowd cheering and the guards at the gate asking the rhetorical question, 'Who is this king of glory? Name him, so that we can decide whether he can enter!' The crowd responds enthusiastically. 'He is the Lord strong and mighty, the Lord mighty in battle!' Their answer honoured the new king as the vice-regent of God himself, his strength and glory the strength and glory of God. And now, Messiah suggests, Jesus who died is being crowned with those messianic honours. The one who seemed to be defeated by evil and death is none other than the victor over sin and the grave. No wonder the music soars! This reflection is abridged from David Winter's Forty Days with the Messiah (BRF, £5.99) which is based on the words of Handel's Messiah.