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Don ' t knock the \HS Are we in danger of demotivating some of our most valuable and hard working medical staff? The Bishop of Oxford calls for a renewal of respect and trust for those working in the health services with pain and suffering natuthreatening to undermine our rally want to find ways of preNational Health Service as it venting it. The Bishop criticised the culhas undermined the teaching profession, says the Bishop of ture of blame fostered by Oxford, the Right Revd. many in the media. The Richard Harries. Following human body, he said is not just the publication of the Alder a machine and it is wrong for Hey Hospital report, Bishop the media to present doctors Richard spoke out strongly as little more than mechanics. If an operation against the fails, or recovery destructive and often unustifled 'The tact that the NHS is slower than criticism of the is prepared to recog- expected, this NHS: nise and own its past should not nec'If you believe tailings should be seen essarily be seen as a failure by some of the as a positive step' our doctors, or more sensationsomething for al things that have been written in our which they are legally liable. tabloid press, you would think Every day they are faced with that the NHS was in terminal decisions that few of us would decline and totally untrust- like to have to take. Every day worthy. Yet the experience of they help to bring hope, relief the vast majority of people and healing to thousands of who use the NHS is that it is a people. They work hours that highly professional, caring and few of us would tolerate, and efficient organisation whose despite under-staffing, lack of staff are doing an excellent job resources and constant criticism in our media, they deliver under considerable pressure' Even the problems highlight- a standard of care that is ed by the recent Alder Hey recognised world-wide'. Bishop Richard called for a report should be seen in perspective. The fact that the renewal of the respect and NHS is prepared to recognise trust we naturally have in the and own its past failings commitment of doctors and should be seen as a positive nurses and all medical professtep, Bishop Richard says. sionals. 'We are in serious dan'Whilst we deeply sympathise ger of de-motivating some of with the shock and conse- our most valuable and hardquent grief of those parents working medical staff. We who have found that some need to learn from the effect parents have retained far more that relentless and destructive tissue samples, we should not criticism has had on the teachassume that the whole of the ing profession, and ensure that NUS is therefore corrupt nor the same thing does not hapthat the motives of those who pen to those who work so failed were necessarily bad. hard for our health and wellThose who deal, day by day, being', he said.

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AFRICAN DONKEYS WELCOME THE BISHOP On their recent visit to our link Diocese of Kimberley and Kuruman in South Africa, the Bishop of Oxford, the Right Revd Richard Harries and his wife Jo were overwhelmed by the warmth of their welcome wherever they went. As Bishop Richard and Jo approached Tsineng by car, waiting for them to take them into the village was a cart drawn by two donkeys. On arrival they were welcomed with traditional songs and dances. They are pictured above with the Parish Priest of Tsineng, the Revd Sydney Kuena. The photo was taken by the Revd Nick Molony Vicar of Marlow and Secretary of the K & 1< Link, who with his wife, Beryl, accompanied Richard and Jo Harries. MORE PICTURES ON THE BACK PAGE

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Backgrounc Living proof of an emerging church Chris Neal, Diocesan Director of Evangelisation, invites us to go where God leads ONE OF the core strands in

the new Sharing Life leaflet (see February DOOR) is our longing to connect to people, their communities and culture, in new ways. In order to do this we need to be be open to the possibility of being a different kind of church. 'Emerging church' is itself a phrase that has been emerging over the past year or so. It is a belief shared by a growing number of people that God, by the power of his Spirit, is beginning to renew his Church, but that what is emerging may well be very different from the ways we have understood and experienced church in the past. This is not limited to the Oxford Diocese. Across this country, often encouraged by the experience of the Church in other parts of the world, Christians are beginning to find their imaginations and horizons widened and stretched, and to explore new possibilities of reaching communities and people.

'We went outside the city The Sharing Life leaflet quotes the story of Paul and his companions as they make the

gigantic mission step of leaving Asia and crossing to Europe. Finding themselves in Philippi on the first sabbath of their mission, they left the city and quite deliberately sought a community where they could begin their work. They found a group of women, sat down and talked and so sowed the first seeds of church in a new continent. Recently I had the privilege of chairing a conference looking at emerging church. Four teams of people were sharing their experience of the new. thing God had been doing with and through them. They ranged from a cell church in Northern Ireland to a new congregation on a forgotten housing estate in Yorkshire meeting in an industrial unit, to a youth church in Bracknell in our own Diocese, to a work amongst children and young people in Cardiff called Living Proof. As they told their stories common themes began to appear. All felt their work was often vulnerable and fragile and for more than one group the work had been birthed with pain and hardship. Tears and brokenness still seemed to

be very apparent but what spoke most loudly and poignantly was the reception which two of the projects had received from the established, inherited church.

On the Front Line Although birthed and sponsored by the church the projects had raised questions which proved difficult and demanding. At Living Proof in Cardiff, visitors to the group wanted to know when the youngsters would start 'coming to church'. The answer the young people gave, was that the community of Living Proof was their church. In another project resources were being withdrawn because the sponsoring body was unhappy with the people who were being reached and the way it was happening. Obviously these points could be debated, but the feeling these stories gave is that emerging church will entail risk and will inevitably challenge our received wisdom of what it is to be church. However, the New Testament seems to indicate that our God often does unexpected and surprising things,

that his ways are often not our ways, and that, like the early church, we need to be prepared to go where He leads. Even if we don't find ourselves called to such frontier work we need to be willing to release the resources so that the work can be sustained and the fragile flowers bloom.

sharing life The Church in the work place Conference on Saturday 24 March 2001, 9.45 for 10am4pm in St Mary's Church, Thame. Speakers Or Bill Bolton and Revd Ken Barnes. Cost £10 cheques to ODBF - (includes refreshments and light lunch) To book, please contact the Evangelism Office, Thame Barns Centre, Church Road, Thame, Oxon 0X9 3AJ or ring Katrina 01844 216097 email katrina@stmarys.psa-online.com If you would like to pray regularly for evangelisation across the Diocese please ask to have your name added to the Prayer NETWORK and to receive a NETWORK News card.

Dorchester meets Coventry through the looking glass artist Jane McDonald (pictured left with Cathedral Architect Michael Clews and the Bishop of Coventry, Cohn Bennetts, the former Bishop of Buckingham) designed the glass screen that encases the new Millennium Chapel in Coventry Cathedral. Almost a decade since its conception, the new Millennium Chapel was dedicated in November 2000. For some time there has been a need for a space for quiet prayer and DORCHESTER

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Slough mourns double death ALAN COLDWELLS, 71, a

retired Canon of St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle died of a heart attack on the 8 February. He was preparing to attend the funeral of his wife Patricia, 60, who had

Seven scholarly successes The publication in February of seven books by staff members prompted a celebration reception at the Oxford theological college Wycliffe Hall, for students and friends of the college. Peter Walker, Graham Tomlin and Philip Johnston have written on the Holy Land and Carolyn Headley on

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\ew :Domestic Chaoain apointed The Revd Michael Brierley is to succeed the Revd Dr Edmund Newell as Domestic Chaplain to the Bishop of Oxford. Michael Brierley will take up his new post on 1 June 2001. He is currently Curate of Marnhull and the Okeford benefice in the Diocese of Salisbuiy. He trained for the

ministry at Ripon College Cuddesdon having read History at Corpus Christi College, Cambridge and is studying for a PhD in twentieth century British Theology. Aged 28, Michael is engaged to be married to Joss in September 2001.

Bishop remembered The Right Revd John Taylor, Bishop of Winchester from 1975 to 1985, died on 30 January, 2001. His funeral was held in Magdalen College Chapel on Friday, 9 February. Bishop John, who lived with

his wife in retirement in Oxford, was also the General Secretary of the Church Mission Society (CMS) from 1963 to 1974. There will be an obituary in next month's DOOR.

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God speed the plough DEDDINGTON Benefice celebrated Plough Sunday (the first Sunday after the Epiphany) by tak-

ing the service out into the market place. The history of the Plough Sunday service goes back to the Victorian period but Plough Monday had marked the agricultural return to work after the Christmas holy-days since medieval times. Helped by the Churchwarden, farmer George Fenemore and watched by the choir, the Revd David Nichol is pictured blessing the soil and the plough for the new season with the traditional words 'God speed the plough!' Prayers for the success of the ploughing are more essential than ever this year. Thousands of acres of land are still unploughed because of flooding and the small amount that was ploughed late last season has seen emerging crops rotting in the ground.

Susan Cole-King: an untimely death The distinguished woman priest Susan Cole-King died unexpectedly in her sleep on 8 February at the age of 66 while visiting her son Michael in Australia. A qualified doctor, she spent a number of years in Malawi in the 60s and early 70s, working out at village level the principles that later became known as primary health care. After post-graduate work at Sussex University, she joined the World Health Organisation before becoming UNICEF chief medical adviser. Susan Cole- King studied theology at General Seminary from 1984 and was ordained deacon in 1986 and priest the following year. In her first parish in New York her work was focussed on the homeless. She came to Oxford Diocese in 1989 to work again as i dea-

con at Dorchester until being appointed 'deacon-in-charge' of Drayton in 1992. She was finally recognised as a priest in the Church of England in 1994. Shortly afterwards she topped the Oxford Diocesan poll to represent the clergy at General Synod. She was also a founder of Christian Concern for One World Susan 'retired' to Salisbury in 1997 and used her energy in actively exploring the link between prayer and justice. The last paper she wrote before leaving for Australia was entitled: 'The Body of Christ has Aids'. During the 1998 Lambeth Conference the Japanese Bishops, whose turn it was to lead the worship on the Feast of the Transfiguration, asked Susan, as the daughter of Bishop Leonard Wilson who had been

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a prisoner in the notorious Changi Gaol, to preach on their behalf. This she did and several bishops said that for them this was one of the most memorable contributions to the Conference.. Her holiday was to have culminated in a pilgrimage to Singapore and Changi Gaol, where her father had been both bishop and prisoner before his appointment as Bishop of Birmingham. There will be a Requiem Service of Thanksgiving at Salisbury Cathedral on 21 April at 2.30pm. Donations in memory of Susan if desired to the AIDS charity in Malawi that she set up. Cheques payable to 'Malawi Association for Christian Support', sent c/o Adrian at Llys y Wennol, Rower, Conwy, LL32 8YU. To benefit from Gift Aid, please include your name and address.

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The future of St Augustine's School, Oxford as a joint Anglican and Roman Catholic secondary school still hangs in the balance. Department of The Education and Employment's adjudicator, Gordon Hainsworth, failed to make a judgement because the various notices of the proposed changes were flawed. The Roman Catholic notice in particular had 'grave omissions', he said. The adjudicator's office has indicated its willingness to come to Oxford to help find a solution and in that spirit the Bishop of Oxford wrote to the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Birmingham. Bishop Richard is concerned that the two Dioceses do not lose the opportunity to have a shared presence in secondary education in the city of Oxford. Meanwhile the staff and students at St Augustine's continue to cope well with the uncertainty says Danny Sullivan, Diocesan Director of Education. 'The Oxford Diocese remains fully committed to the continuing existence of this joint school. We note that the school is over-subscribed for the next school year and that three students have been accepted for Oxford University this year,' he said.

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Excellent organisation and cooperation between students and college chaplains helped to make the Oxford University Mission 2001 one of the most successful for years. Canon Brian Mountford, Rector of the University Church of St Mary the Virgin which hosted the main Mission events said: 'It was one of the best achievements of friendly cooperation amongst us in the 15 years I have been in Oxford.' Choral Evensong opened the mission on 21 January, when the combined choirs and congregations of many college

chapels filled the church. and the preacher was The Bishop of Oxford. A full programme included a series of four evening talks 'for the convinced and the confused' on the theme of 'Life worth living' by one of America's most distinguished preachers, the Revd Professor Peter Gomes. The mission finished with a Grand Celebration Party on 26 January. Outlines of Peter Gomes talks and other mission news can be found on the Mission website http://associnst.ox.ac.uk/stmarys/mission2001/

Success for five parish project The Abingdon DAMASCUS Youth Project, a project initiated by the churches in the five parishes of Drayton, Appleford, Milton, Sutton Courtenay and Steventon, has been awarded a grant of ÂŁ55,100 by the National Lottery Charities Board (NLCB). The project, the first in the area, is intended to extend the community involvement of the local people. The objective is to work with young people in the 11 to 20 age range to make a difference to their lives within these communities. As Dr Ian Spalding, Chairman of the Management Committee for the project, remarked on hearing of the successful out-

come of the application, 'Young people are our future, and our survey has shown that so many of them feel they need much more support and irixerest from their communities.' The NLCB grant and supporting funds will be used to employ a full-time youth worker for a period of three years. An advisory panel including representatives from the clergy, parish councils, Social Services and the Police will be set up to inform and advise the project. Links with existing voluntary and statutory youthprovision organisations in the area will also be established.

Remembering the Holocaust for the future TO MARK the first Holocaust Memorial Day,

the Rt Revd Richard Harries, Bishop of Oxford led a Service of Remembrance on the 28 January at St Jude's on the Hill, Hampstead Garden Suburb in London.The service was recorded live for Radio 4. The theme of the service was 'Remembering for the Future', and taking part with Bishop kichard were Rabbi Tony Bayfield, Chief Executive of the Reform Synagogues of Great Britain, as well as Sister Margaret Shepherd,

Bishops and Archdeacons BISHOP OF OXFORD The Right Revd Richard Harries,

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Bishop of Dorchester The Right Revd Colin FIetd- r, An-an House, Sandy Lane, Yarnton, Oxford OX5 1 P Tel: 01865 375541. Fax: 01865 379890. E-mail: bishopdorchester@oxford.anglican.org Archdeacon The Venerable John Morrison, Christ Church, Oxford OX1 1 D Tel: 01865 204440. Fax 204465. E-mail: archdoxf@oxford.anglican.org ARCHDEACONRY OF BERKSHIRE

Bishop of Reading The Right Revd Dominic Walker, OGS, Bishop's House, Tidmarsh Lane, Tidmarsh, Reading RG8 8HA Tel: 01189 841216. Fax: 0118 984 1218. E-mail: bishopreading@oxford.anglican.org Archdeacon The Venerable Norman Russell, Foxglove House, Love Lane, Donnington, Newbury, Berks RG14 2JG Tel: 01635 552820. Fax: 01635 522165. E-mail: archdber@oxford.anglican.org ARCHDEACONRY OF BUCKINGHAM

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Director of the Council of Christians and Jews, and Father Alan Walker, Vicar of St Jude's. 'No words can convey the suffering and evil of the holocaust. Here is, literally, unspeakable horror. The only possible response is grief and anger and silence. The only justification for breaking the silence and daring to deal with these terrible things is to try and prevent such an enormity ever happening again,' said Bishop Richard during the service.

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Home at last for California There can be few parishes in the country, which have neither a church building nor a church hall of their own. Since its formation as a parish the Church of St Mary and St John California near Wokingham has worshipped in Gorse Ride Junior School on Sundays, where it has received and continues to receive excellent support and facilities. However, for some time it has felt the need for a permanent base during the rest of the week for a parish office, to hold mid-week service and to provide meeting space for groups such as the FCC, Cherubim for mums and toddlers, the Mothers Union, a Men's Club and so on. Initial plans came to naught but now, by the grace of God, with generous support from many sources and sustained hard work, a Parish Centre has been built.The Bishop of Reading, the Right Revd Dominic Walker, dedicated the new Centre to the glory of God on 21 January amid parishioners, visitors and friends under a sea of colourful umbrellas In his sermon, Bishop Dominic suggested that this was a defining moment in the life of this church. He thanked all those who had made it possible including the lady who had written to him explaining that a vacant site adjacent to the California Vicarage offered a wonderful opportunity for a parish centre. Pam Smith

Come and join USPG Pilgrimage One of the most significant events to mark USPG's 300th birthday this year is a pilgrimage - called 'Stepping Fourth' because USPG is entering the fourth century of its life as a mission agency. The pilgrims leave Sheldon (near Birmingham), the parish of USPG's founder, Thomas Bray, on 28 May for St Paul's Cathedral in London where a national celebration service is planned on 15 June. On the way they will be staying in Banbury, Kidlington, Oxford, Abingdon, Dorchester, Henley and Chalfont St Peter. Local events, concerts and services are planned at a number of these places when the pilgrimage arrives. As much of the route follows the Oxford Canal and River Thames, the walkers will be accompanied by a group of narrow boats, one equipped for disabled crew members. The pilgrims will be sharing stories of 300 years of God's mission and looking ahead to the future role of the Society. They will also be raising funds for environmental projects in Southern Africa and Bangladesh. Anyone interested in joining the pilgrimage as a walker or crew member - for the whole route or any part of it - should contact Cohn Cockshaw, USPG Mission Adviser, 76 Willow Drive, Bicester OX26 3XA 01869 249555. E-mail uspgfwcc@dircon.co.uk USPG is The United Society for the Propagation of the Gospel.

Conversations between Father and Son at Dorchester A series of dialogues between Jesus and his Father called 'Father and Son: Son and Father' will be performed by professional actors in Dorchester Abbey at 730pm on 1 April. The author Neville Boundy comments: 'The play has arisen out of the two great loves and frustrations of my life, the Christian Church and its Faith and the Classic and Contemporary Theatre. I have always hoped the play might bridge a gap or two and have something to offer other sheep not of this fold'. Canon John Crowe, Rector of Dorchester says: 'I can't think of a better way of approaching Holy Week.' Tickets are £5 at the door.

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When St Mary's Wexham embarked on an ambitious project to restore their beautiful 12th church last September, they had to hold services in the church hall. The main problem was i dampness largely caused by the use of materials that could not 'breathe'. The modern paint inside the i church has been removed, i areas of severe damage restored and the walls replastered used lime-based materials. On the outside area of severe damage have also been restored using lime-based mortar. The completion of the work was marked with a special seri vice. The project cost around £50,000 but 'we feel it is i money well spent' said Susan Edwards the PCC Secretary.

nity of reconciliation in Northern Ireland. It is supported by friends groups in this country many of which will be represented at a special service in Coventry on British Cathedral Corrymeela Sunday, 18 March. A new Corrymeela group has recently started up in Oxford. There was a meeting about the work of the Corrymeela Community on 15 February at St Columba's United Reformed Church, Oxford featuring speakers who have worked with the Community in Northern Ireland. A poetry reading and Irish music evening and a visit to Corrymeela are planned. For further information contact Or Bob Purdie, Ruskin College, Oxford 01865 517819.

Young mums get Rainbows End is 24 hour support The Bishop of Reading and a Quiet Garden the Mayor of Bracknell had

Rainbows End, a Christian a preview of an exciting new reconciliation project in project on 29 January 2001. Northern Ireland's Mourne Parents and Children Mountains, has joined the Together (PACT) formerly I: world wide Quiet Garden the Oxford Diocesan movement which began in i Council for Social Work, has the Oxford Diocese in 1994. been working in partnership Rainbows End provides a With the Bracknell Forest safe and welcoming environ- Borough Council's Housing ment in beautiful country- Department and Social side for both Roman Services to offer 24—hour Catholic and Protestant supported living accommogroups. The project now dation for very young lone provides a small shop to help mothers in Bracknell. The raise money, farm animals aim is to offer a safe and for the children, a mini supportive environment in museum and even a donkey which the young mothers and cart. Ring 028417 can develop the skills they 65452. need to live independently. The round the clock support will be provided by project New friends for workers who will work with the women on their individChrist Church ual needs. These might Father David West, Priest-in- include budgeting, child charge at Christ Church care, cooking learning comReading has given his blessing puter skills or returning to to the formation of the Friends education. of Christ Church, Reading. The Friends will offer fellow- If you would like to know ship and a support as the church launches a restoration more about the Bracknell appeal.To join the Friends of project or think you can please telephone Christ Church ring Ken Robins help on 0118 9018809 or email Sandra Woodward at PACT kennethrobins@yahoo.com on: 0118 9387600.

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LEN ASHTON who dies on 18 January at the age of 86, became the first Bishop of Cyprus and the Gulf in 1976. He lived off his RAF pension, typed his letters himself and met expenses out of his own pocket. He travelled round Cyprus in a purple mini and hitched a flight with the RAP when he needed to travel further. After a curacy in Cheadle, Cheshire, Len became a chaplain in the RAF in 1945. A year later he was sent to Malaya, Singapore and on to Japan and, in tough circumstances, began to gain a respect which led, eventually, to his appointment as Chaplin-in-Chief of the RAP in 1969. His position, his ministry at St Clement Dane and privileges, such as a Queen's Honorary Chaplaincy and becoming a Companion of the Bath., brought him into close contact with the highest in the and. Yet he welcomed and accepted everyone alike. Len had a famous sense of humour fed by his extraordinary experiences around the world and his natural sense of fun. He was much in demand as an after-dinner speaker, but his first desire was always to communicate the Christian Gospel. He took all the heaviness, pretensions and arrogance out of the the surroundings of Christianity. He was a genuine man of the people and a faithful servant of Jesus Christ. It all began when he became a Christian ('when I first became aware of the claims of Christ') in his mid-teens. He was built up and strengthened through a remarkable boys bible class at St Mary's Chesham in the 1930s. He remained single and returned to his' family and friends in Chesham when he retired and became an Assistant Bishop in the Oxford Diocese. He was a personal help and a great joy to countless people.

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University summer school, a Synod, the Edinburgh Festivals (and two fringes), an Eisteddfod, a brass band festival, an Ideal Home Exhibition and a Cup Final all rolled into one is how one British participant described a Kirchentag. This huge Christian gathering, held in a different German city every two years, brings together 120,000 Christians of all denominations from all over the world many of them young people. The 29th Deutscher Evangelischer, KIRCHENTAG will take place in Frankfurt from 13 - 17 June 2001 on the theme 'You have set my feet in a broad place' from Psalm 31. The term 'Kirchentag' (Church assembly/congress) became popular in Germany after the Second World War when the Protestant Church was trying to re-establish itself. Assemblies of mainly lay Christians came together to seek a new way forward within the formal Church structures. But this 'Kirchentag' developed its own momentum and has continued ever since as a major Christian gathering which tackles the sorts of issues the institutional Churches usually avoid.

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Interview... A SENSE OF GOD'S PRESENCE was in Sue's life from the very beginning. Throughout her career in the BBC, local radio and now with the BRF (formerly the Bible Reading Fellowship), she has been aware of God's unfolding plan for her life and that of her family, Her love of children has led her into a unique dual role where she now commissions children's books and directs a children's ministry programme.

Sue Doggett back as I can gemember I had a sense of the presence of God. It's amazing because my father wasn't a Christian then and my mother never discussed her faith. But she did go to church, and I remember from an early age wanting to accompany her and realising that church was something to do with someone called Jesus. There was a very strong youth group at our church and it was there that my faith started to develop. I can remember making a conscious commitment to Christ at the age of 15 after' a vivid dream that I was drowning in a deep and angry sea, and that I was plucked out of the water. When I woke up I realised it was God who plucked me out of the water. AS FAR

one day David Winter, then a producer for the 'Sunday' programme found himself without a PA. I applied for the job and got it, and worked with David for two very special years. We put the programme together on a Saturday evening and then I used to stay overnight at The Langham. The programme went out live

tied in 1976. Our first daughter was born in 1977 and I left work to look after her. My husband also left the BBC about the same time and we decided to go into local radio in Reading. My one regret was that I hadn't really prayed about the move. Chris wasn't a Christian in those days and

Religious Broadcasting After that I sensed that God had a plan for my life and I wanted to be part of that plan. My A level grades were good enough for university, but it wasn't possible financially for me to go so instead I joined the BBC. They were running personal assistant courses and I went for the interview just before I sat my A levels and they offered me a place there and then. I discovered afterwards that there were 2000 applications for 20 places. For my first placement they gave me religious broadcasting in radio, and everyone was really sorry for me but I was thrilled because I knew it was where God wanted me to be. I started my career in religious broadcasting with W. D. Kennedy Bell who was the producer for the world service and a caring, compassionate man who nurtured me in the whole process of radio. Then

Methodist church doesn't really have the pomp and ceremony of the Church of England. When we moved to Amersham in 1987 I prayed a three-way prayer about our home, church and community life and we did feel the move was exactly right. The little Church of England school was round the corner and on the first Sunday we went along to St Leonard's church and were met at the door by Mike Hill who was then the Rector there. The children settled into the Sunday school. The Bible study group was brilliant and my faith started to grow enormously under Mike's guidance. I realised that in some ways I had been following my, mother's pattern and that my Christian life was implicit rather that explicit. Chris was now working for the Churches Television Centre in Bushey and quickly realised that it wasn't the job he thought it was. I had started to run a production company supplying audio facilities from home. In fact my first contact with BRF was when we put Gerard Hughes' 'Oh God, Why?' on to cassette for them.

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on Sunday morning and afterwards I took the train home, went to church and taught in Sunday school. It was all part and parcel of the same thing. Then I was ready to move on and I retrained as a studio manager. I did six months in the world service and then worked in current affairs on everything from News Beat to Women's Hour. It was here I met Chris, a fellow studio manager but with a technical background, so we made a good team and we were mar-

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when we got married I just put my faith in Gods hands and it did feel very right. But it did mean that he wasn't geared up to going to church and when we moved to a new estate in Reading I felt cut-off from church. My friends went to the Methodist church, so I decided to go with them and for the first time my husband came along with me. They were good growing years for both of us. They were also non-threatening years for my husband, because the

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My husband was getting more and more frustrated with his job. Our two daughters were growing up and I was ready to move on. I can remember praying really hard over a long period of time that God would show us the way forward. Then I had a visit from David Winter who said that BRF were looking for a Commissioning Editor and wi's I interested in applying. It was a Christian environment and thanks to Mike Hill I was actually quite steeped in the Bible and I had completed an evening course at the London Bible College. I took to the job like a duck to water. In 1995 I was made Commissioning Editor for Barnabas, the children's imprint which was launched that year and last year I took on the role of head of children's ministry too.

I've always loved working with children and seeing them get the most out of life. I am very aware that many children nowadays don't have the benefit I had of having the choice to go to church and find out for themselves what it's all about. It was through being left alone to discover the experience of church for myself. that I was able to sense the presence of God from a very early age.

Called to be a Reader And then surprisingly I felt called into the Reader Ministry. I can remember Cohn Bennetts, when I first joined BRF, looking at me and saying what do you do at church. At that time I was doing the Sunday school but his words stuck and I thought perhaps God was calling me to do more than trying to hold a job and family life together. I did feel that God was calling me to be ih a place where I could express my faith, and pass it on to others and the Reader Ministry felt very right, as it sits in the middle of home, family life and work. After the three-year training I deferred a year. It was a difficult time. Chris had finally left CTVC to start his own company and life was not easy. I was really glad to take that year to talk and pray it through and to be with him. But in October 1999 I was licensed. Chris was with me and and when I got home and hung my robe in the cupboard he said he felt 'safe' with it there. I was so pleased he had said that. ffy Christine Zwart

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e-mail commpp@ukonline.co.uk Internet http://web.ukonline.co.uk/commpp A Baptist religious Community which welcomes guests of any denomination or none who wish to spend time in retreat or rest in a quiet, prayerful setting. Also available for quiet days (for groups the maximum is IS). Contact sister Margaret or Sister Evelyn, The Community has six rooms, three of which can be twin. The Community is available from Monday afternoons to Sunday afternoons most weeks, both for day and longer retreats. It provides resources for groups and individuals to spend time in quiet reflection together •with a daily pattern of prayer, silence, rest and relaxation, reading & walking. Guest rooms and meals are made available by members of the community who can also offer spiritual counselling if required.

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Away-days Programme for 2001 Please note that tees include lunch and refreshments Monday March 26th Quiet Day: "His love for me" 10am.4pm. Fee £10 per person Monday April 2nd MBTI Introductory Day 930am - 4.30pm Fee £17 per person Monday April 23rd MBTI Follow-up Day 9.30am-4.30pm Fee £10 per person. See below for special tate for booking both days Monday June 25th Quiet Day: "He walks with me" lOam-4pm Fee £10 per person Monday September 24th Quiet Day: "His piano for me" l0am-4pm Fee £10 per person Monday November 26th Quiet Day: "Lo, He comes" 10am-4pnr Fee £10 per person 2002 Monday, February 4th Workshop: Introduction to ixurnalling. l0am-4pm. Fee £10 per person MBTI Workshops: Reduced fee of £25 for booking both days Fees for each day cover handouts and other materials, but for the introductory workshop they also cover the questionnaire, together with the explanatory book describing the broad personailty types. Contact: Ken and Guinette Davies, 45 Market Road, Thrapston, Northants NN14 4JT

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Explanation and exploration

Almighty God, you have made us for yourself, and our hearts are restless till they find their rest in you: pour your love into our hearts and draw us to yourself, and so bring us at last to your heavenly city where we shall see you face to face; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.

WORSHIP has always

Collect for the 17th Sunday after Trinity

'So then, my brothers, because of God's great mercy to us I appeal to you: Offer yourselves as a living sacrifice to God, dedicated to his service and pleasing to him. This is the true worship that you should offer.'

Pause for contemplation

These questions may be useful for personal reflection, or as a point of discussion with others:

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been at the heart of the experience and desire of God's people, and it is only Light that it should be central to 'sharing life', as we seek God's way forward in the work of evangelisation. The difficulty is that so often we become focused on the form or content of the worship, and become so absorbed by the 'mechanics' of what we are doing, that we fail to lift our eyes to the one whom we are worshipping. 'Quality worship' is not primarily about what we do (although all expressions of worship should reflect God's creativity and imagination), but rather about who God is and who we are in relationship with him.

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Modelled by Jesus This worship which grows from a living relationship with God was of course central in the life and teaching of Jesus. He modelled it by going regularly to the synagogue and temple, and also taught it (Luke 4:8 and John 4: 21-24). For Jesus true worship was not primarily about form or place, it was about the offering of the whole of life in the service of the Father and in the way of the Kingdom. Such a way of living is, of course, the motivation behind Paul's comment in Romans 12. It is important that we meet together to express our worship, but that only has real authenticity when it flows from lives which are being lived in service, and which are being transformed by God's Spirit. It is at this point that we will discover quality worship.

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MARCH 2001

Comment Waiting for the Rapture

Flowers woulc oe nice too! Do we make sure all our mums have the practical support they need asks the Revd Rebekah Little, mother of Harry and James (pictured) and new chairman of FLAME

Bishop of weeks I Oxford have had my reminds us that head in a book FROM THE the culture in or rather in a which we are series of eight EDITOR set is in many books, the Left respects 'indifBehind series by ferent and hosJerry Jenkins tile to the and Tim Le Christian faith'. But despite Haye. The heroes are a band of that, says the Bishop, we are 'tribulation saints' who are called 'to proclaim that faith the afresh to each generation'. converted after So the message of Sharing Rapture', the moment when Christians are taken up into Life is that it is no good heaven. The 'left behind' wringing our hands over the must contend with all manner yawning gap between the of horrors from persecution Church and the world and by a glamorous Anti-Christ to certainly no good just waiting for the Rapture. Instead a worldwide earthquake. The eight books are we must courageously and immensely popular. Ten mil- imaginatively build bridges lion have been sold and a and sacrificially take our film is in the pipeline. They place in the world of today are indeed an addictive as Christ Himself did. To do that effectively we read, I suspect because of need to support and encourtheir subject matter. Now, as it happens, I per- age one another and to sonally believe that we are share our ideas and in the End Times. Most of resources. That is why we the Biblical prophecies relat- shall be exploring a differing to them have already ent theme from Sharing Life in The DOOR each month been fulfilled. Anyway if you were God, given the (page ). We would welpresent state of the world, come your comments about wouldn't you be tempted to the series. press the 'time's up' button'? For me, Sharing Life marks However, as I read on, I am a turning point in the life of beginning to realise that our Diocese. It is, after all, even fictional accounts of nothing less than a recomthe End Times can be a dis- mitment to Christ's Great traction from the task for Commission. And that today. It is the task for today Commission holds good that is at the heart of right up until the moment Sharing Life, the Diocese's when He returns, whether that is tomorrow or in a new evangelisation strategy. In his introduction to the thousand years. Christine Zwart Sharing Life leaflet, the FOR

Diocesan appointments The Revd Anthony Adams, NSM St Hugh's Banbury to be NSM Prist-in-charge, Wootton w Glympton and Kiddington; the Revd Michael Archer, Team Vicar Edgware Team Ministry to become Priest in Charge St Mary's Bletchley; the Revd Michael Brierley, Assistant Curate, Mamhull, Salisbury Diocese to be Domestic Chaplain to the Bishop of Oxford; the Revd Graham Canning, Area Dean of Chipping Norton to retire; the

Revd Richard Cattley, Vicar, Christ the Cornerstone, Milton Keynes to be Area Dean of Milton Keynes; the Revd Charles Chadwick, Priest in charge of Stokenchurch w Ibstone (South Chilterns Group Ministry) to be Vicar of St Mary's Bridgewater, Diocese of Bath and Wells; the Revd Ross Collins, Priest-incharge, North Leigh to be Team Rector, Barnes Team Ministry, Southwark Diocese continued on page 13

THE TIME approaches for daffodils to be wrapped up with garden foliage and placed in baskets ready for Mothering Sunday. Much as I love and appreciate the little posies which will take pride of place on my window sill, I do question whether the Church in the 21st century should not be giving something a bit more useful to us worn out mothers up and down the land. And didn't have a pair of marigolds in mind. Standing at the sink and gazing at my treasured posy of daffodils I am acutely aware of the criticism which is aimed at parents. Too much TV, not enough family meal times, too much using the car, bad diet, lack of discipline. There is always something I'm doing wrong and it was early on in my mothering experience that I thought perhaps parenting was 50% guilt and 50% worry.

are far more open to help. Learning how to relax and get a better perspective of a chaotic faqiily existence, as well as how to encourage and listen to our children, and how to communicate and discipline effectively are just some of the vital skills which, can be easily and practically learnt. So why should the Church today be bothering with this

James exhorts us to put our love into action, and actively loving families means making all families feel welcomed, loved, and supported through their emotional and practical difficulties.

ministry? Isn't this the job of social workers? Well sadly, social services is all too often busy dealing with crisis management, and though valiant health visitors do a cracking job of helping where they can, you'd be surprised how many developmental checks and other vital matters take up the time they have. Who else is called to take care of people, to meet despair with hope and to help families who are under pressure be released into the joys which the Father God intended them to enjoy. Relationships are where the teachings of Christ are fleshed into reality, and as we seek to serve and resource relationships, God's love cannot help but shine through. The Oxford Diocese is beginning to get to grips with 'Sharing Life' and surely to be 'orientated towards the world and its needs' we have to listen to the needs of families, and then to be imaginative in our outreach and service to them.

make sure that new mums have the practical support they need in a society where geographically close extended families are rare? Do we offer good marriage resources and make sure we encourage a culture which gives marriage the time and space it needs to flourish (marriage enrichment weekends ought to be seen as vital as an MOT). Can we find more imaginative ways of helping parents and children to build and deepend their relationshsips - father son weekends away ( and all other variations of the same theme), family fun days. We don't need to reinvent the wheel but just to give families the space and opportunity to share and grow together in a supportive environment.

Unhelpful criticism What some people fail to realise is that it is counterproductive to lecture about the evils of TV to a single Mum who is exhausted, isolated, skint, stuck in a small flat with a toddler who is driving her mad. Are you saying you wouldn't put on a Thomas the Tank Engine video in those circumstances? Parenting is about balancing the needs of parent and child. I'm far more likely to have to physical and emotional energy to read and play with my small sons if I've had a few minutes to drink a cup of coffee, chat with a friend and talk through some constructive ways of responding to the infuriating habits of my pre-schooler. This is the approach of the parenting courses that more and more churches are catching on to. There are some excellent resources available for equipping parents, not condescendingly telling them what they should be doing, but offering practical ideas (which actually work!) about how they can deal with common issues. When parents sense that they are understood, and their needs are taken seriously, they

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JESUS AND HOT DOGS I USUALLY enjoy your paper, but am distressed to see the colour illustration on the front page of February's issue, no 119, reporting 'Big Breakfast for Jesus'. A free breakfast sounds like a good idea, but do we really expect people to 'find Jesus too!' (like the wise men on the poster) through the products of the slaughter-house? This surely gives entirely the wrong idea of Christianity, supposedly a caring, compassionate religion! Big Breakfast for Jesus sounds like an advertisement for Macdonalds (and similar fast-food outlets) with an appalling record of animal cruelty, work and welfare conditions for employees, encouragement of poor eating habits and health, and willingness to take ThirdWorld land (producing crops to feed local people) to feed animals for consumption by wealthy nations. The children in your photograph accepting 'hot dogs' may well reject the people who handed them out, along with the Christianity they purport to represent, when they are a little older and realise where the meat originated. Many young people now embrace vegetarianism and veganism and find it hard to reconcile their compassion and care for all the created world with Christianity, finding other faiths, like Buddhism more acceptable. Animal charities are quick to notice lapses like this (see VIVA Life Issue 16, Autumn/Winter 2000) about 'barbecue ministries' (Yes, I am a member of VIVA and I do agree with their views on this issue!) I beg you to take care in future how you portray Christianity. I am sure the idea is to encourage people to

packed with famiSOON after Susan's ly and friends sudden death on from across the the 8 February I world and it an received was a very speemail which cial privilege to described Susan be the deacon at as doctor, priest that service. and prophet. I Humility is also didn't know a good word to Susan as a docassociate with tor, I knew her Theresa Scott Susan. On as a priest and it another occais probably only remembers sion when she now that I Susan Cole-King silently handed realise that I me a letter - this also knew Susan one inviting her as a prophet. Susan was so gracious while to become an Honorary Canon of Christ Church she waited for her priesthood to be recognised in this coun- she was overwhelmed and it try, patiently inviting a male took the considerable perpriest every week to celebrate. suasion of friends and colIt is only now, some years after leagues to encourage her to my own ordination as priest, accept. Susan was a prophet and she that I realise in my heart just how much Susan gave up. was not afraid to stir us up Then I knew in my head and I and to challenge us to new thought that I had understood, and exciting levels in our now I realise more accurately spirituality and church life, here in Drayton, in the the extent of her sacrifice. Susan came back from Diocese and at General North America after her Synod. ordination specifically to As a priest Susan could be help the Movement for the gentle and caring, as a Ordination of Women - prophet she was perhaps and she was involved at less gentle - but still she every level in the campaign. cared. She was passionate Susan was uncomfortable about God and the plight of with the publicity but self- other people, she could not less even when she was abide injustice and she accused of being a trouble fought determinedly for the victims of Aids in Malawi maker. One morning I arrived at the as much as she did for the Vicarage to find Susan in women in the Church of England. tears. She simply held out a letter to me which informed My life has been enriched by her that there was another knowing Susan. My eyes have delay before she could be been opened wider to the licensed as a priest, meaning needs of the world and I have that yet another Easter would been encouraged to open my pass. She was so hurt. To heart still further to God. everyone's joy the date for Susan's licensing was eventu- The RevdT1sa Scott is ml sdally brought forward to ary riest in Drayton near Abir.ki. The p1,otcqri sliows Susan Cob-King at an March 1994. ordination of m-eipsnAthj±n h14 For Susan's first celebration wtisn Susan oreaiJ. in Drayton the church was See so paW 3

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The Right Revd Richard Harries Bishop of Oxford Appointed 1987

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The Very Revd John Drury Dean of Christ Church Appointed 1991

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Cowley and Oxford Deaneries Before coming to Oxford, Bishop Richard was Dean of King's College London. He is a prolific communicator, contributing to Radio 4's Thought for the Day. His most recent collection of radio talks is In the Gladness of Today (Harper Collins). Other books include Is there a Gospel for the Rich? (Mowbray), Art and the Beauty of God (Mowbray) and Questioning Belief (SPCK). He is married to Jo, a doctor, and they have two children and three grandchildren.

role. He is in charge of the cathedral and academic head of Christ Church. John Drury has written books about St Luke's Gospel and the Parables, as well as books on spirituality and Biblical criticism. His recent book is Painting the Word: Christian Pictures and Their Meanings (Yale University Press). He is interested in how art, ethics and religion tie up, particularly in Ruskin and he enjoys walking and drawing.

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Mrs Rosemary Pearce Diocesan Secretary Appointed 1998

Responsibilities : To advise the Bishops, Archdeacons, Diocesan Synod and Bishop's

The Revd John Rees Joint Diocesan Registrar Appointed 1998

Responsibilities: John Rees is Joint Registrar of the Diocese of Oxford, with Dr Frank

Council in order to ensure the development of co-ordinated diocesan policies and their subsequent implementation and monitoring. She is the Secretary to Synod and to a number of its Boards and Councils. Rosemary trained as a teacher but has spent most of her career working in voluntary organisations. She was previously the UK Director of Cruse Bereavement Care. She is married to Graeme and they have two teenage sons . She escapes to the allotment.

Robson (appointed in 1958). With their staff at Winckworth Sherwood, they deal with a wide range of legal matters for the Diocese, as well as faculties and clergy licensing. Both have wider-ranging responsibilities in the legal affairs of the Church of England, and John is the Archbishop of Canterbury's Provincial Registrar and Legal Adviser to the Anglican Consultative Council. Frank is an ardent supporter of Oxford United. John is not.

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The Right Revd Cohn Fletcher Bishop of Dorchester Appointed 2000

Responsibilities: leadership and pastoral care of the Oxford Archdeaconry with the exception of the Oxford and Cowley Deaneries (see map). Bishop Colin has had connections

The Venerable John Morrison Archdeacon of Oxford Appointed 1999

Responsibilities: pastoral and administrative responsibility for the City of Oxford and the former (pre 1974) County of

Mrs Penny Keens Diocesan Lay Chairman Appointed 200

Responsibilities: the statutory

with the Diocese over many years, both as an undergraduate and in his training for ordination, as well as the five years spent teaching at Wycliffe Hall, and as a curate of St Andrew's, Linton Road. In between he has served in Bradford, Margate and most recently, as Chaplain to the Archbishop of Canterbury. He is married to Sarah, a marital therapist, and they have three teenage children. He has a passion for evangelism, church growth and transforming church buildings for mission. He is also delighted to have a fish pond and a tree he can hang a bird feeder on. Oxford. Also a Residentiaiy Canon of Christ Church. He came to Oxford as a College Chaplain and has been a parish priest in all three archdeaconries. He was Archdeacon of Buckingham until being recycled to Oxford in 1998. He has chaired the Diocesan Communications Committee and the Bishop's Council Unity Group, and is Bishop's Officer for NSM in the Diocese. He is also senior treasurer of the Christ Church Boat Club and an enthusiastic tomato grower. duties of the Diocesan Lay Chairman are few and largely symbolic. Nevertheless she has the right to be informed, and the responsibility/privilege to advise and warn. As PCC secretary, Milton Keynes Deanery Lay Chairman and member of Diocesan and General Synods Penny has tried to ensure that the lay voice is heard and valued. Francophile and WI member (clothed!).

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Responsibilities: leadership and pastoral care of the Reading Episcopal Area

The Venerable Norman Russell Archdeacon of Berkshire Appointed 1998

Responsibilities administration and pastoral care of parishes in

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(Berkshire Archdeaconry) Bishop Dominic was chaplain to Bishop Mervyn Stockwood (of Southwark) and studied pastoral theology with the Jesuits at Hey throp. He was an incumbent and rural dean at both the Elephant & Castle and in Brighton. He is a member (and former Superior) of the Oratory of the Good Shepherd. His interests include the psychology of religion, the ministry of healing, animal welfare issues and the growth of the solitary (hermit) life.

Berkshire and part of Oxfordshire. Brought up in the North of Ireland he worked in the City with Coopers and Lybrand for a short time before ordination. He has been Rector of Harwell with Chiltern and Gerrards Cross with Fulmer, and Area Dean of Amersham. Married with two grown up sons, he is committed to relational evangelism, linked to 'formation' and the pursuit of justice. He enjoys downland walking and watching rugby.

The Right Revd Mike Hill Bishop of Buckingham Appointed 1998

Responsibilities: leadership and pastoral oversight of the parishes of Buckinghamshire.

The Venerable David Goldie Archdeacon of Buckingham Appointed 1998

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Principles, priorities and values for evangelisation in the Diocese of Oxford

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Canon Simon Brown, Clergy Vice President of Diocesan Synod Reappointed 2000

Responsibilities: as Chairman of the House of Clergy, elected for

Prior to becoming Bishop of Buckingham, Bishop Mike served curacies in Croydon and Slough before becoming the parish priest of Chesham Bois in 1983 and Area Dean of Amershamin 1989. In 1992 he became Archdeacon of Berkshire. Bishop Mike is a frequent speaker at a variety of different conferences and has written two books, Reaching the Unchurched (1994) and Lifelines (1997). He is married to Anthea, a palliative care nurse and they have five children.

and pastoral care of parishes in Buckinghamshire. He worked in ecumenical partnerships in Swindon, Irvine and Milton Keynes, where he was responsible for the building of Christ the Cornerstone. He enjoys the variety of churches and communities in Bucks from Wraysbury to Lavendon, 53 miles north. Married, with three grown-up daughters, he is a Scot, who likes English church music and France. Enjoys walking and drawing.

three years, he is joint chairman of Diocesan Synod and ex-officio member of the Bishop's Council. He is Team Rector of Burnham Team Ministry, Area Dean of Burnham and Slough and Diocesan Consultant for Deanery Development. He considers collaborative ministry through the development of ministry teams and working ecumenically in areas of deanery size essential for our future. Married, with three sons. Travel and sport provide relaxation.

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Thursday 1st Claydon Deanery. That they might keep the vision of your kingdom before them as they look to the future of their deanery. Help them to discern your will, that they might deploy their clergy to minister your gospel most effectively, and develop lay ministry; so that those who are called by you may fulfil their vocation. For the area dean - Tom Thorp; synod lay chairman - Geoff Strutt. Friday 2nd The Claydons - East Claydon, Middle Claydon, Steeple Claydon: clergy - Mark Bulman. Saturday 3rd Schorne Team Ministry: clergy - Tom Thorp, Andy Bell, Martin Partridge; licensed lay minister - Joseph Piper. FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT Sunday 4th For those who prepare Lenten projects; and for those involved in courses and house groups in our own churches and ecumenically. Monday 5th Swan Team Ministry: clergy - David l-Iiscock, Elizabeth Mason; licensed lay minister - Michael Lambe. Tuesday 6th Waddesdon with Over Winchendon and Fleet Marston, Westcott: clergy - Simon Dickinson. Wednesday 7th Winslow with Great Horwood and Addington: clergy - Tony Whalley, Tracey Doyle. Thursday 8th Religious communities or organisations: The Society of St John the Evangelist, Iffley Road; Elmore Abbey; Newbury Order of St Benedict; Society of The Sacred Mission, Milton Keynes; Society of Holy Trinity, Ascot Priory; Community of Reparation to Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament, Windsor. Friday 9th Community of StJobn the Baptist, Windsor; Community of St Mary the Virgin, Wantage; Community of the Companions of Jesus the Good Shepherd, Windsor; Society of All Saints Sisters of the Poor, Oxford; Society of the Servants of St Mary, Wantage. Saturday 10th Society of the Precious Blood,Taplow; see siw see wse'ses

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Thursday 15th Henley with Remenham: clergy - David Pritchard, John Bone, David Bouskill. Friday 16th Henley, Rotherfield Greys Holy Trim... clergy— Duncan Carter; licensed lay minister - Trevor Lewis. Saturday 17th Kidmore End and Sonning Common: clergy Graham Foulis Brown. THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT Sunday 18th Those who work on our local trains and buses: drivers conductors, ticket collectors, sig-

The Keiham Rood stands in the garden at Willen Priory, Milton Keynes. The life-size bronze group was completed in 1929 by Charles Sargeant Jagger whose work includes the Artillery Memorial at Hyde Park Corner. The rood reflects Jagger's preoccupation with the question of suffering after his return from fighting in the Dardanelles. It originally formed the centre piece of the rood screen at the Society of the Sacred Mission's monastery chapel at Keiham. After its closure the rood came to Willen, one of the Society's three remaining houses in this country. This month you are asked to pray for religious communities in theOxford Diocese. numbers of NSM and OLM cler- I. nalmen, track repairers, station gy and for guidance as they plan managers and cleaners. changes in stipendiary clergy Monday 19th Langtree Team deployment. For 'The Spring' Ministry: clergy - Alan Johnson, Christian conference centre in the Angela Linton, Janet Collins, deanery, that it's good work might i Nelva Moss; licensed lay minister continue. For the area dean - Brian Turner. Philip Nixon; synod lay chairman Tuesday 20th Nettlebed with Bix - Graham Kay. and Highmoor; Pisbill: clergy Tuesday 13th Goring with South Brendan Bailey. Stoke: clergy - Phillip Nixon, Wednesday 21 Nuffield: clergy Anne Battershell, Peter Steddon. John Shearer. Wednesday 14th Harpsden cum Thursday 22nd Rotherfield Bolney: clergy - Peter Fox. Peppard: Rotherfield Greys St 1we wss ww

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The Oldest Cathedral Foundation still in existence in the UK. Founded by St Deiniol in 525, a Cathedral since 546. The Cathedral where the ancient Kings and Princes of Gwynedd were crowned. The burial place of the last native Prince at Wales, Owain Gwynedd. Many times vandalised and rebuilt, it stands to day to testify to nearly 1,500 years of Christian Witness in this remote and beautiful part of North Wales. Present building dates from 11th Century to the present day. Of particular interest are: The thirteenth century tiles with Victorian copies paving the Transepts and Presbytery. The thirteenth century 'Eva' Stone Unique Flemish statuary from the thirteenth to sixteenth century. The 'Mostyn Christ' a bound rood (one of only three in Wales) from the sixteenth century. Elegant woodwork designed by Sir George Gilbert Scott and his Son Oldroyd. Regular Choral Services Shop open Monday to Friday 10.30- 1630 (15.30 in Winter) and 10.30 13.00 on Saturdays. Regular Concerts idklw Easy location in the la it • very centre of the i)lllMlIlli bustling University City of Bangor. Guided tours available. For more information contact:

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Towards the end of March this year work begins on the first real fresco to be painted in an English Cathedral for 800 years. The artist is the leading Russian painter, Sergei Fyodorov, and the fresco will reflect the theme of baptism. It should be possible to observe the artist as he works, The Cathedral has an excellent refectory and garden, open between 830am and 4.30pm, Monday to Saturday. The Cathedral shops have a range of high quality merchandise.

The building dates back to the 13th century Open from 8am to 7pm Daily services Book and Gift shop Welcomers on duty most days Guided tours by arrangement

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Guided tours and the special joint offer of a guided tour of the Cathedral and a river trip on the paddle steamer the Kingswear Castle should be booked in advance to avoid disappointment.

ALL VISITORS ARE WELCOME TO OUR DAILY SERVICES Choral Evensong is sung each day except Wednesday and school holidays

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• Present building dates from 1084 founded by St Wultstan • Norman to Perpendicular styles all to be seen • Many Monastic features still remain - Crypt. Cloister, Refectory and Chapter House • Resting place of King John and Prince Arthur • Dream of Geronfius window- a memorial to Edward Elgar • Cathedral Library containing the unique 13thC music manuscript Worcester Antiphoner

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lation, and (teasingly) the future. The Archbishop of Canterbury's Lent Book 2001 is by Rowan Williams,

Illustration: Sorrowful Mysteries by Leigh Hurlock after Mathias GrOnewald from Flesh and Blood: entering into the mysteries of the Cross by Geoffrey Rowell and Julien Chilcott-Monk, Canterbury Press £599 evening with one of the others in the morning? Facing the Cross by Tony Kidd (Scripture Union, £3.99) supplies six Bible studies rich in suggestions and resources. You can use it alone or as part of a weekly group. Here in facing the challenge of the Cross you cannot avoid facing injustice, disloyalty and desertion, pain and violence, silence and deso-

Archbishop of Wales and another writer with strong Oxford connections. His Christ on Trial (Harpercollins £6.99) looks at the trial of Jesus through the eyes of the four Gospel writers in turn. Here you will encounter an outstanding blend of scholarly insight and spiritual awareness. While the main concern is with the Biblical record, the

Archbishop draws sensitively on contemporary fiction, film and theatre. We are constantly being provoked at a significant level to ask the fundamental questions, 'Who is Jesus?' and 'Who are we?' Our last book is again rather different. It is not specifically focused on Lent and Easter but it is full of the Gospel. It is aimed at those who feel the need for some form of Retreat. Brother Ramon's, Seven Days of Solitude (Hodder and Stoughton, £6.99) provides invaluable instruction on how to make the most of such a time. Here you will find Biblical material, prayers, spiritual and physical exercises, and even simple vegetarian recipes! One final thought. Perhaps I have had to read too much too quickly for the sake of this review and please do not think that I am not grateful for all that I have learnt. It is just that I sometimes wonder if we run the risk of using even the Cross of Jesus to display the measure of our spirituality. I find myself yearning for the simplicity and profundity of Paul's the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me' (Galations 2:20).

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IT has been a delightful experience to read the cookery book from the Church of St Mary Magdelen, Oxford. I enjoyed the section of handy household hints, and as a cookery enthusiast, I am longing to try many of the recipes. Some are familiar but there are many new twists to old ideas which make me eager to get. back in my kitchen! It would be difficult to pick out any particular recipe for recommendation - but one has special appeal for me - this was Jenny Farthing's 'Bible Cake' taken from the old family Bible, King James Version. I have tried it out and it is delicious. A little added brandy does improve it. The ingredients? I'm not telling you will have to go through an old Bible yourselves!

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'One big hair dryer' Nick Molony, secretary of the Kimberley and Kuruman Link Committee in the Oxford Diocese, reports in words and photos on a memorable visit to our fellow Christians in South Africa AS is commonplace on landing, the pilot gave the wind speed and direction and then added the temperature (38 Celsius) and then welcomed us to 'one big hair dryer'. This was the start of one week in the Northern Cape with many, many warm welcomes. The purpose of the visit was to give Bishops Richard and Itumeleng time together to consider the future of the Diocese to Diocese link and also to experience some of the stresses and strains of life in a rural part of the Diocese of Kimberley and Kuruman. The first part of the week was spent getting our bearings in and around Kimberley. We began on the Sunday evening in the Cathedral and over the next few days became acquainted with the staff in Church House, and some of the civic dignitaries. There were times when the wives had a separate programme mainly centred around health issues. The latter part of the time in Kimberley was spent with clergy looking at existing and possible parish links and training needs in a changing society. For the second part of the week we drove for three hours towards the north—west to be hosted by the Kuruman Archdeaconry. This was across mainly flat land through Danielskuil which is one of the few mines still working.

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Welcome in dance at Tsineng for the visitors from the Oxford Diocese; St Mary's Barkly West, birthplace of Anglican work in the Diamond Fields (1871); pre-lunch worship at St Monica's, Tsineng; members of the Mothers' Union at Seoding near Kuruman; Lunch at Kimberley Club (I to r): Canon Ossie Swartz, K & K Diocesan Secretary and Link Secretary in K & K, Diocesan Bishop Itumeleng, the Bishop of Oxford, the Revd Nick Molony, the Very Revd Justus Marcus, Dean of Kimberley Cathedral. warm, the departure was memorable as the terminal hall was almost filled with people. The Diocese had almost come to a halt for that week to honour its visitors and we were deeply touched when Bishop Itumeleng sent us on our way with a prayer ending with the blessing in Setswana.

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CHOOSING THE ROAD 'The gate is narrow and the road is hard that leads to life'

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An enthusiastic young Christian was regaling a rather dour Scots preacher with his experience of the rapturous joys of the life of faith: 'It's one blessing on top of another - a smile on your face and a spring in your step'. The old man listened patiently and then said, 'Aye laddie, but it's a sore fight to the end'. Some of us will identify with the one, some with the other, but the fact is both are right. The same Jesus who was denounced for being a glutton and a winedrinker also spoke these solemn words. There is no 'easy' way to heaven and there is no cheap grace. We can't bypass the Cross. These words may not win friends in a society which gen-

THOUGHT FOR THE MONTH erally prefers the easy option. I don't think an advertising agency would choose them as the slogan for a campaign to promote the Christian faith. Indeed, most of us preachers and evangelists are happier to present the benefits of faith than its costs, as though it is simply a matter of opening our hands and letting God fill them with blessings. The danger of that is that the Canon David Winter is a former Diocesan Director of Evangelism,a broadcaster and author of many books including Message for the Millennium (BRF).

inevitable moment of truth will dawn sooner or later, when the new disciple finds that faith in Christ is no insurance policy against pain, suffering or disappointment. The point is that the road is hard. If we want an 'easy' road, that's on offer in these same sayings: 'The gate is wide and the road is easy that leads to destruction' (03). So there is a choice of roads, but what kind of an idiot chooses a route on the basis of the quality of the tarmac or the street furniture if it's heading for the wrong destination? The point of this saying of Jesus is not negative but positive. The narrow, hard road leads to 'life' - eternal life, the life 'in all its fullness' that Jesus promised his followers. Lent is there to remind us of the bumps and potholes on the road, but Easter lies at its end.