A MAGA ZINE FOR WESTERN AUSTR ALIANS | JULY 2018

IN THIS EDITIONWALKING IN TWO WORLDSA LASTING TRIBUTEGIVE A LITTLE CHANGE A LOTEXTRAORDINARY MOMENTS IN PRAISE OF MISSION

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5 MARKS OF MISSION1 To proclaim the Good News of the Kingdom

2 To teach, baptise and nurture new believers

3 To respond to human need by loving service

4 To transform unjust structures of society, to challenge violence of every kind and pursue peace and reconciliation

5 To strive to safeguard the integrity of creation, and sustain and renew the life of the earth

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VERY TRULY, I TELL YOU, THE ONE WHO BELIEVES IN ME WILL ALSO DO THE WORKS THAT I DO...and, in fact, will do greater works than these, because I am going to the Father.

04 Editor's Note

05 Letters to the Editor

07 Bishop's Note

08 Gurrumul

10 Prayer

11 Recollections 1968

12 A Lasting Tribute

14 Global Friendships

16 Extraordinary Moments

18 Schools - Anglican Summit

19 Anglicare WA

20 In Praise of Mission

22 Parish Focus

23 Our Rich Liturgical Heritage

24 Amana Living

25 St Bart's

26 Goldfields God-Talk

27 In Real Life

28 Nor’west Postcard

29 Bunbury Postcard

30 Movie Review - Jurassic World

32 Theatre

33 From the Archives

34 Clergy News

35 Purple Patch

37 Tall Tales and True

38 Book Reviews

40 Art

41 Crossword

42 Where to Worship

43 Classifieds

JULY 2018

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LAST MINUTE BLESSINGS

Lou Hendricks | Editor

Sometimes the most memorable moments in life present as last minute opportunities. Through the generosity of a colleague I recently had the delight of seeing acclaimed Soprano Greta Bradman perform in a CBD church accompanied by equally talented pianist Kate Johnson. My 13 year old son sat next to me, transfixed, a testament to how captivating both performers were. Ordinarily his first thought on a weekend night would be spending time on a gaming console with mates, but after Greta came to shake his hand and say hello at the end of the concert, the magic was reinforced. She told us she likes meeting her youngest audience members, and in a sea of silver hair, he was by far the youngest. Even though he’s grown up enjoying watching dance and

music concerts and been on the stage himself, walking home he admitted he wasn’t sure he’d enjoy this performance, but said he truly did, particularly from our very fortunate front row seats with a view of the grand piano. A particularly touching moment in the repertoire was Greta singing ‘Every day is a rainbow day for me’, which her late ‘Grandpa’ cricketing legend, Sir Donald Bradman composed. Sir Don teamed up with songwriter Jack Lumsdaine to set the lyrics to music. Sir Don was multi-talented, possessing musical and iconic sporting prowess. A pianist and composer who instilled a love of classical music in his granddaughter, and Greta lovingly told the lucky audience the song’s family history and her connection to it. For the teenage

cricketer sitting next to me, the evening elevated further. The acoustics in the church were incredible and Greta’s enchanting voice soared. A name in her own right, I’ve read she has grown used to the inevitable references to her Grandpa. She sang at his memorial service at Adelaide’s St Peter’s Anglican Cathedral in 2001, which we can only imagine would have been one of her toughest and most emotional gigs. I recall watching it broadcast. To hear her sing a combination of classic and sacred songs in a beautiful place of worship at the recent Perth performance was a last minute blessing to be truly grateful for, partly because it was also a poignant reminder that our time on this earthly plane is finite, and time is so precious.

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Dear editor

Further to John Shepherd’s reason for church-going (May Messenger) may I add the following reasons. We meet to demonstrate to the world Christ’s servant love and allegiance to him (John 13:34-35, Hebrews 10:23-26), to share in the Supper (1 Corinthians 11:23-34), to play our part in building up the body of Christ (Ephesians 4:1-16), to learn how not to grieve but to be filled with the Holy Spirit (Ephesians 4:17-32,5:15-21), to be instructed in the word (Galatians 6:6), to help one another stand firm against the devil (Ephesians 6:10-20), to be godly examples worth emulating and thanking God for (Philippians 3:17, 1 Thessalonians 1:2-10), to be trained to be trainers (2Timothy

2:2), to pray for those in authority and for others (1 Timothy 2:1-2), to share the gospel (1 Peter 2:11-12) and to help restore erring Christians (Jude 22-23).

Peter Brain

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The very funny Tall Tales and True story in June Messenger made one thing very clear. That is that this could not have happened today, under diocesan policy, where clergy are no longer allowed to climb into ceilings!

Walter Corish

Fremantle

Dear editor

The Anglican Community Fund is now offering a new short term merchant eftpos terminal hire service to parishes which gives them the ability to accept debit and credit card payments at special events like fetes, fairs, concerts or community days. The fees are significantly less than other providers and transaction costs are very competitive. Organising a temporary terminal is easy and fast, so I encourage parishes to start using this fantastic new ACF service.

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LIFE FOR CHRIST

The Right Reverend Jeremy James tssf | Assistant Bishop of Perth

David Unaipon (1872 - 1967) is represented on our $50 note with his words ‘As a full-blooded member of my race I think I may claim to be the first - but I hope, not the last - to produce an enduring record of our customs, beliefs and imaginings’. Alongside are some drawings that give a small clue to this extraordinary man who we might remember during July’s NAIDOC (National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Day Observance Committee) week. David, a preacher, inventor and author was born on 28 September 1872 at the Point McLeay Mission in South Australia, the fourth of nine children of James Ngunaitponi, evangelist, and his wife, Nymbulda, both Yaraldi speakers from the lower Murray River region. He attended the mission school from the age of seven, leaving at the age of 15 to be a servant to CB Young, who encouraged his growing interest in music, philosophy and science. David gave his life to Christ, often preaching during his life and the church is depicted on the $50 note. He preached until his late 80s.

David had developed and patented a modified handpiece for shearing (also depicted on the $50 note) by 1909. He was fascinated with perpetual motion, and in 1914 published his views on polarised light and helicopter flight. Between 1909 and 1944 he made patent applications for nine other inventions. He earned the title of ‘Australia’s Leonardo’ having invented things including a multi-radial wheel, the centrifugal motor and a mechanical propulsion

device. David’s other passion was the living conditions and education of his people. In 1913, he gave evidence into the Royal Commission into Aboriginal issues and became a collector for the Aboriginal Friends Association. He spent decades travelling south-eastern Australia mixing his work with lecturing and sermons in churches and cathedrals of many denominations. From the early 1920’s, David studied Aboriginal mythology and compiled his version of legends. These were published in 1930, entitled Myths and Legends of the Australian Aboriginals, although his authorship was never acknowledged.

He had earlier assisted the Bleakley Enquiry into Aboriginal welfare. The report by John Bleakley was deeply critical of existing race relations in the territories, but its impact was minimised by pressure groups. However, it did lead to the creation in 1931, of the Arnhem Land Reserve. In 1934, David urged the Commonwealth to assume responsibility of Aboriginal affairs from the states and territories, and work towards an assimilation policy. Within South Australia, he proposed that an independent board replace the Chief Protector of Aborigines. David Unaipon died at Tailem Bend Hospital in South Australia on 7 February 1967, only a few months before the Referendum took place which gave his people citizenship. He is buried in Point McLeay Cemetery.

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My wife and I saw the film Gurrumul, about the life of the extraordinary Indigenous Australian musician Geoffrey Gurrumul Yunupingu, who died last year aged 46. Born blind, he taught himself to play a toy piano at the age of four. A year later he began to play his dad’s right handed guitar, despite being left handed, by holding it upside down, which he continued to do throughout his career. He went on to sell millions of records, win multiple awards, perform for packed houses, collaborate with renowned popular and classical artists and a portrait of him won the Archibald Prize in

2009. His seventh and final album Djarimirri has just topped the ARIA charts with over 350,000 sales. What touched me the most, other than his haunting and remarkable voice, was the struggle he had living between worlds. Like most Indigenous Australians he was deeply connected to his land and family. He looked extremely uncomfortable as he was feted by powerful people and he never spoke a word in interviews. The most moving scene for me in Gurrumul was when he returned to Elcho Island after his initial Australian success, before the sadness and dislocation of

international travel and stardom took its toll. His joy was palpable as his extended family flocked around him, touching, laughing, caressing and holding him, joking in their language as their joy burst forth. I like to think heaven might be like that as the saints and sinners gather round and welcome each new arrival, while joking in God’s universal language of love. But it won’t happen there if it doesn’t happen here first. Our Father in heaven hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven. The sweeping saga of the Acts of the Apostles, which we have been

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GURRUMULWALKING IN TWO WORLDS

The Very Reverend Richard Pengelley | Dean | St George’s Cathedral

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reading throughout this Easter season, is St Luke’s account of the many cultural struggles faced by the first Christians. They too had to learn to exist in two worlds and the seismic cultural shift required by the likes of Peter to bless, baptise and break bread with Gentiles was greater than any cultural changes we will ever have to face or be

prepared to make. On National Sorry Day, 26 May, 120 people attended a lunch in Burt Memorial Hall after a commemoration in Yagan Square. For some it was the first time they had returned to a building associated with a church for many years. It was a privilege to speak to and pray with survivors and such

inspiring Indigenous Australians. The event was organised by Bringing Them Home WA and The Yorgum Aboriginal Corporation, with volunteers serving the food that had been prepared by the inmates and staff of Boronia Pre-release Centre.

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THE LORD’S PRAYER IN NOONGARPR

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Ngaala Maaman ngiyan yira moonboolimoodlooga. Kooranyi nooak korl.Noonak waangk yoowarl koorl, birdiyarngaala boodja noonook waarn noonakkooranyi kaalak. Nyinyak ngaalang nidja kedelangaala wara waarniny.Ngaalak nyinya nyinyak baalang ngiyanwaarn wara ngaalang.Yoowart koorl ngaalang moort-moort djooroot.Maaman maar barang ngaalang,djenak yoowart barang ngaalang.Noonak waangk birdiyar.Noonak moorditj, noonook ngaangk yira.Kalyokool, kalyokool. Kaya.

Translation Our Father who is above and beyond everything.Holy and sacred is your name.Your word will come here and be bosson our ground as you do in your holy and sacred home.Give us this day our bread.Forgive us our bad doings.We forgive them who do bad to us. Don't take us to the struggling path.Father hold us so the devil doesn't get us.Your word is boss.You are strong.You are the rising sun.Forever and forever. Amen

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In the May Messenger readers were reminded that it was 50 years since the assassination of Dr Martin Luther King Jr. American Baptist clergyman, prominent civil rights leader and Nobel Peace prize winner. I was living in Chicago with my husband Michael in 1968 and we have vivid recollections of this terrible event in American history. Michael was participating in a three month training course at the Urban Training Centre for Christian mission which he had been sent on by the then Archdeacon Geoffrey Sambell before he took up the position as Director of the Anglican Inner-City Team ministry in Melbourne. The course commenced in January 1968 and required the participants to live on the streets of Chicago in the middle of winter for one week with $6 in their pockets. He survived! During the three month course with our two little daughters we shared an apartment on the edge of the ghetto with two young women who were former nuns and participants in the course. On 4 April we had been invited by one of the Episcopalian clergy

on the course to visit him and his family in Champagne, Illinois a lovely university town out of Chicago. They wanted to share a Thanksgiving style meal with an Australian family and thought it would be nice for us to meet some members of the parish. During the meal the phone rang to alert our friend to the news that Martin Luther King had been assassinated in Memphis, Tennessee. There was stunned silence. I recall that it was almost impossible to go on with the meal.Early in the morning we drove back to our apartment. As we neared Chicago we noticed that the normally busy motorway was almost empty, in eerie silence. We saw armed civil guards patrolling every overpass. As we stopped at a red light about 50 students rushed out of a side street, slapped a banner over our windscreen, pulled open the rear door where our two children sat and then tried to pick up the car to turn it over. I remember thinking that it is no good getting out and saying that we were Australian and that we could understand how angry and

upset they must be. The lights changed and all Michael could do was drive through the crowded street hoping they would jump away which thankfully they did. We needed to get away. Nearby shops and houses had been set alight. We spent the next week at the home of one of the friends we were living with in a then, all white suburb. For the next week on TV we witnessed rioting, people being shot or arrested and buildings being destroyed. Tanks and armoured vehicles rumbled through the streets of Chicago. A heavily armed civil guard kept watch in the streets as the first crocuses and tulips of spring pushed their way through the frozen earth around the street trees. For us it became a surreal experience. Nationwide riots had erupted in over 100 American cities. On 9 April 1968, 300,000 mourners followed a simple coffin resting on a cart pulled by a mule. In life Martin Luther King had been a powerful advocate for civil rights and non-violence. In death he became a martyr and an inspiration for all to follow the way.

RECOLLECTIONS OF 4 APRIL 1968

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Life on the farm is in Wendy Glassford-Hill’s blood. The Morawa resident was born in the local hospital and is the third eldest daughter of the late Stan and Lyn Glassford, whose lives and contributions to the local Anglican Church and community, were recently honoured at St David’s Church in the Morawa-Perenjori Parish. Some of the things the Glassfords held dear, including farming, fishing and wildflowers, have been captured in stunning colour in a church window donated by the couple’s four daughters. It’s a lasting tribute to their parents. Mrs Glassford-Hill says it’s the parish’s second dedication window. “It’s a rich looking window, with lots going on in it, you could look at it for ages. It’s so lovely, with beautiful colours. My sisters and I wanted everything that was special to mum and dad to be included, so it has wheat, sheep, native flowers and fishing which were very pertinent to their lives,” Wendy

said. A family service was held in June and Assistant Bishop, The Right Reverend Jeremy James tssf blessed the window. “It was a beautiful service, just right, a great recognition of mum and dad and a nice way to honour their contributions. It’s always good when family get together, it was special because they were all here in Morawa. Church was a huge part of both of their lives right to the end. Mum was quiet and generous and behind the scenes and very involved as most country women are.” Another special moment was having pianist Brenda Bowman play at the service. Her father Arthur Davies was good mates with her dad Stan. Like her daughter Wendy, Lyn was born in Morawa and met Stan when he arrived there in 1948 to work for Wesfarmers. The couple married in St David’s Church in 1952 and made a life on the land. Lyn was behind a push to start the town’s op shop many years ago, and in 2009 a new shop was

opened which included a room named after Lyn, two years after her passing. For half a century, Stan served the church and was Parish Council secretary for 28 years running. In 1966 he was appointed to Diocesan Council and served as a member of various committees until 2008, remaining connected right up until his passing in 2013. He also had a long involvement with Perth College, because his mum, daughters and granddaughters studied there. He was a rural counsellor, a Shire Councillor and an inaugural committee member who helped establish the Morawa College of Agriculture. At his funeral, Stan was remembered by Bishop Jeremy and many others as a humble, faithful and generous man who was always willing to listen.The Morawa-Perenjori parish now holds monthly services. Prior, they were fortnightly, but as families move away from country towns and people pass away, the

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congregation shrinks. Gail Coaker is 76 and along with her 92 year old husband Herb make up a congregation of about a dozen people. “We’re all getting older, there are two 92 year olds and the youngest is about 73-ish. Years ago, we used to have three of four classes of Sunday School to cater for the different ages of children, but there are hardly ever any kids in church now. We do all wonder what’s going to happen, but that’s the way he world’s going, isn’t it?” Mrs Coaker says it’s no different in the footy community. “There used to be six different footy teams, now there’s not enough to have a proper district competition, there’s one team. Less people are living in the county. Now there’s one family on a farm, back in the day, it used to be farmed by six families, now properties are bigger.” Mrs Coaker is pleased her son, who lives in Geraldton, chose to have his two children Christened in St David’s Church in Morawa. “We do well for what we are, a small congregation.”While some leave, the magnetism of life on the land is too great. Wendy Glassford-Hill knows that too well. She left to study in Perth and has been back on the farm for three decades. With hubby Stephen Hill, they run a mixed sheep and wheat farm which she describes as not big by today’s standards, around 8,000 acres and half is leased. “Stephen and I are both country people and love the farming life and our kids having grown up in the country. We love it even through the hard times, like drought. It’s in your blood.” It appears country life has a hold on one of their three children, 28 year old Jordan who is still working the farm with them.

Thanksgiving for the gift of stained glass window

St David’s Morawa

We praise you, God of light,for Christ, the Light of the World,who shines into every dark placewith glorious hope.We thank you, God of truth,for the stories of faith we see in this window.We thank you for the faith of Stan and Lyn Glassfordin whose memory this window has been given.We thank you, God of love,for the labour of love in the making of this window,for the vision of the artists and designers,the skills of the crafts people and builders,and the generosity of the givers.Bless, we pray, all who will lift their eyes in this church buildingto see the light of Christ shining here.Bless us with growing faith and love.Bless us with courage to take the message of Jesus beyond these wallsand into the communities where we live and work,shining as lights in the world.We make this prayer through Jesus Christ our Lord,who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,one God in light and glory everlasting. Amen.

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A global friendship continues to offer wonderful benefits for staff and students at John Septimus Roe Anglican Community School (JSRACS) and the Harapan Christian School (HCS) in Bali. Over the past 19 years, JSRACS has developed a strong relationship with HCS and a recent visit to Perth by a delegation of school officials saw a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) negotiated and signed at a special dinner. Messenger asked Brendon Cook, JSRACS Indonesian teacher and coordinator of Indonesian exchange programmes about the nature of the relationship between the schools.

How important is this partnership and ‘exchange of culture’ in helping students appreciate other ways of living, cultures and people?

“In this ever-expanding world of ours, you cannot put a price on the exchange of culture and enlightening students on what life is like in other countries. We

are so lucky in Australia to have everything at our fingertips. This partnership really does give our students a chance to experience what Indonesia offers and gives opportunities to appreciate what they have and the different ways of life. Our students also spend some time at orphanages in West Bali associated with HCS and after three days, they never want to leave. It is always extremely rewarding when we see the positive effect this relationship has on our students.”

We’re living in an increasingly connected world, does technology make it easier for schools like yours to develop deeper relationships with schools and students overseas and how?

“Technology plays an important role in connecting our schools as it assists in developing deeper relationships with our international community. As frequent interaction between both schools is required when planning, we rely heavily on

the ability to email, direct message and Skype. Our partnership is strengthened every time students and teachers from JSRACS and HCS spend time together in Australia or Indonesia and it is through social media, Skype and email, that we are able to maintain these relationships long after we have returned home. We hope to interact even more through use of technology in the classroom which will be of benefit to students from both schools.”

Over the past nearly two decades, you would have had several cohorts of students be involved in, and benefit from this relationship, what has the response been from students?

“Students who have taken part in the building of this relationship over the years have shown more compassion and a humbler outlook. They have been able to communicate in another language and have seen potential possibilities for their future in terms of careers. Our students

GLOBAL FRIENDSHIPS

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thoroughly enjoy spending time with the Bali students in their classrooms and at their homes. HCS students also love meeting our students when we visit their school during our exchange programme.”

What benefits has the partnership brought to students and staff at JSRACS over the past 19 years?

“Intercultural understanding has been the biggest benefit to both communities. Both our schools have committed to yearly exchanges with one another

and over the years students have formed many long lasting friendships. Students from both schools have been able to put in to practice the language they are learning and have been able to experience daily life in another country. Students who have participated in the exchange programme have raved about their experiences on their return and always come back with a wider view of the world.”JSRACS Principal Jason Bartell told Messenger the MOU will continue as along as both schools are willing and will be reviewed from time to time.

What do you hope the new MOU agreement will bring, do you have goals or aspirations for the coming years?

“An enhancement of the already strong relationship between the two communities, with an enhanced focus on exchange opportunities for teaching staff and interns. A more effective link between the students in both communities utilised through technology in the classroom, as well as the continuing personal visits twice a year, inclusive of staff and students.”

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EXTRAORDINARY MOMENTS

Kathleen Wood OAM | Former Organist and Master of Choristers Guildford Grammar School | Assistant Organist St George's Cathedral | Boarders' Choir Conductor St Hilda's SchoolYO

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The article ‘Youth Ministry through Music’ by Dr Joseph Nolan, published in the May edition of the Messenger contains a significant interpretation of a great silence which we are told, descended upon a gathering of staff and students of Peter Moyes Anglican Community School after Dr Nolan had performed the Toccata and Fugue in D Minor on the organ in St George’s Cathedral. After his playing Dr Nolan sensed a transcendental atmosphere accompanied by a spiritual mysticism which he attributed to the presence of God. A total silence continued to prevail due to those present also having been caught up in this extraordinary occurrence. In due course, Dr Nolan asked if there were any questions. A young girl put up her hand to ask, in a single word, ‘How?’ Readers of the article were not informed of Dr Nolan’s reply, therefore we can only assume the

kind of explanation she may have been seeking, together with the kind of answer Dr Nolan may have given in reply to her single word question. More understanding is needed in response to the ‘How?’ of the young questioner. Our muteness in the presence of the Presence is one part of the experience, but we surely must seek further and share what we discover. The sharing I believe, is our compassionate calling. It is part of our ministry of bearing witness to what we have heard, seen and experienced at a deep level within. I feel the oversight in not involving readers in the implications of the ‘How?’ question represents a lost opportunity from which supportive assent or incredulous comments of as many as possible who experienced the phenomenon could be gleaned and put towards comprehending the unknowable, let alone the silence, awe and wonder which

obviously overwhelmed the minds of those caught up in the ‘unreality’ of the situation. Dr Nolan rightly believes that young people can see through that which is ‘superficial, popularist, and shallow’. While some young people may have that ability, many are not suitably equipped to recognise the distinction for a variety of reasons, given the amount of banal music served unceasingly to the public via media output of every description. However in the cathedral on that occasion, there seems no doubt that an extraordinary phenomenon occurred after the rendition of a Bach Toccata and Fugue. A theophany experience indeed!Many church musicians work hard to offer good, authentic music as part of regular worship, but not necessarily ‘for the purpose of finding God in his image’ as Dr Nolan suggests. People find God wherever God intends them to find him. It may

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well happen in splendid cathedrals through to the smallest churches where the liturgy, comprising prayer, praise and thanksgiving on a regular basis give strength and purpose to the lives of the faithful. It may happen way beyond the bounds of church life.

St Augustine of Hippo maintained that all who search for God will find him. We are told God moves in mysterious ways. If we become part of an experience which is outside the ordinary run of everyday life, we may find difficulty in processing it.

Dr Nolan believes his music within youth ministry really matters. It certainly does matter, perhaps even more than he

realises. It matters because of a word not yet mentioned, let alone considered, and that word is love. The unconditional love of Christ may help explain the situation a little. God trusts that people will respond to his divine love as personified in the life and death of Jesus. Jesus spoke to his disciples mostly in parables which they did not fully comprehend. Jesus wanted them to think and understand at a spiritual level. If we were to ask on this day in 2018 what we are to make of Jesus’ life and teaching 2000 years beyond his time on earth, there exists an indisputable answer contained in the Gospels. It is the never failing demand, the upholding presence and the unfailing promise of love. God’s overpowering love was obviously at the centre of the cathedral music that day, as it will be wherever beauty abounds and is recognised by

those who have the ability to ‘see’. Dr Nolan rightly feels that something happened on that day which mattered. It mattered because the experience made a difference to those present through the power of the music J S Bach had dedicated to the glory of God during his lifetime of service within the church. Surely it is no coincidence that the great J S Bach was the composer of the work played so passionately and authentically by Dr Nolan some 300 years later on a highly sophisticated organ quite beyond any instrument imagined by Bach. Bravo to Johann Sebastian Bach and Joseph Nolan for musical ministry par excellence!

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The Reverend Peter Laurence OAM | CEO | Anglican Schools Commission

The purpose was to explore the Anglican identity of our schools. The vision for this summit was to provide the initial impetus toward a new statement reaffirming and capturing this identity, both for the good of Anglican schools and the future ministry of our church. Possibly a recipe for disagreement, dissent and disaster you say? Not at all. Hosted by Anglican Schools Australia (a Network of General Synod) and in what is claimed to be the first time that such a group of dedicated Anglican leaders from across dioceses has gathered to wrestle with the distinct nature and purpose of Anglican schooling today, conversations couldn’t have been more gracious. Certainly there was lively discussion, as would be expected, but all emanating from a common mission and purpose. Indeed, some important steps were taken towards articulating, in a fresh but substantive manner, what it means to be an Anglican school. Whether we serve in a school, parish or other agency, there is a sense of people yearning to understand more fully what it means to be Anglican, and to be able to explain this clearly to others. The summit was facilitated

by The Reverend Dr Daniel Heischman, Executive Director of the National Association of Episcopal Schools, the sister entity of Anglican Schools Australia, providing support to Anglican schools in the USA. Over the two days we spent most of the time examining six dimensions of Anglican identity in our schools, being faith, reason, ritual, service, diversity and character, how we understand them and how we can proclaim them to our communities and beyond. A simple formula was adopted, whereby Dr Heischman presented on each dimension, followed by group discussion at tables, and then a plenary when all in the room could engage with the key points raised. While the two days proved a stimulating experience for all participants, it is really the beginning of a journey to redefine our identity as Anglican schools and then to share the story with our school and parish communities and beyond in a fresh way that is faithful to God’s call to us as educators and church leaders. In the coming months, I look forward to sharing with you the outcomes of the summit’s conversations on the Anglican identity of our schools.

Imagine the scene. 60 Anglicans of all colours and flavours. Archbishops, bishops, priests, deacons and lay leaders; chairs of school boards, principals, chaplains, CEOs. People from Perth to Sydney, Brisbane to Hobart. Locked in a large room in the Melbourne CBD for two days.

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As the nights become colder and darker there are still far too many young people living without a safe home to escape to this winter. Sadly, more than 44,000 children in Western Australia live in poverty. Children like Kate* who recently met one of the youth workers, Lorna, from Anglicare WA’s Street Connect programme. Like so many girls in Western Australia, Kate battled with the pressures of high school, keeping up her singing lessons, maintaining a social life, and spending time with her family. But Kate had an added challenge. Adopted at a young age with a particularly strained and difficult childhood, she struggled to deal with her feelings about her past and her challenges at school. Her mental health suffered and she soon became victim to older online predators. “One of these men she was chatting to took advantage of her and assaulted her a number of times,” Lorna said. “She was 13.” As this was happening, Kate was also kicked out of her home. Suddenly, she was launched into an environment she was not ready for. She was exposed to things that no child should ever see. When we first met Kate, she was sleeping in a stairwell. As the CEO, when I hear stories like this, of young women so full of promise and potential, finding themselves in tough situations and putting their lives at risk, I’m reminded of all the other young people who have fallen through the cracks in our state. I never want to turn any of these young people away. Anglicare WA’s Street Connect programme is a unique service that aims to make connections with vulnerable young people, to show them that they are valuable and help them to turn their lives around. The service is run by a team of youth workers, like Lorna, who provide case

management support, food vouchers, financial assistance, clothing and informal counselling via the Street Connect Outreach Bus. Now, Lorna is focusing on helping Kate rehabilitate and feel optimistic about her future, even helping her to sing again. “She still needs to be a kid. She still needs to enjoy herself, and feel proud of herself,” Lorna said. “Singing is something that empowers her, improves her mental health, and gives her ownership of who she is again.” It’s early days but Lorna won’t give up on Kate and Anglicare WA will do whatever it takes to help her achieve her dreams of going to university, reuniting with her family and singing. I call upon the Christian community to help us support more young people in need this winter. To donate and make a difference to the lives of young people in our state, please call 9263 2091 or visit our website anglicarewa.org.au/donate

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We talk a lot about ‘Mission’ these days. Trouble is, it can become such a catch-all word that its core meaning gets lost. As a therapeutic break from the machinations of the 16th and 17th centuries, and from the solace of an intimate afternoon with Jane Austen, I’ve been reading about Elijah. Now here was a man who knew about mission. The thing is, he wasn’t possessed with a desire to create anything new, as though mission can only be mission if we’re doing something we haven’t done before. His mission goal was not to invent new ways of doing things, but to defend the inherited tradition of Israel’s faith. At the heart of his missional activity was a fierce desire to preserve the authentic roots of Israel’s religion. It was a trendy kind of religion he spent his considerable energies fighting,

the exotic and raving Canaanite cult of Baal, as promoted by the notorious Queen Jezebel and her cohort of ecstatic prophets.Here are curious coincidences with the present day. Sometimes, in the interests of sourcing the new, ‘mission’ becomes caught up with a similar kind of exotic and irrational religion. Gatherings replete with ecstatic movement and raving music calculated to induce in its participants a state of stupefaction bear an unnerving resemblance to the ancient Baal kind of worship. Now as then, techniques of dehumanisation are believed to create a consciousness of the divine. This kind of psychological abnormality, with its reduced critical awareness, feeds those seeking for direct individual experience and incontrovertible authority. This is not ‘mission’ in

its authentic sense, but simply bad religion, by which I mean any religion which brainwashes its adherents so they are no longer responsible for what they do and what they think. Genuine mission, on the other hand, is the affirmation of the fundamental principles of our faith, supported by intelligent and critical thinking, and the insistence that they be upheld and acted upon in the life of the community.

Again, we sometimes fall into the trap of thinking that the mission of the Church of God, in order to become available to a broader constituency, particularly young people, requires a dumbing down of liturgical worship.

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This process of dumbing down is thought to benefit from trite, lifeless words and phrases dehydrated of poetic imagery and embarrassing in their literary incompetence, music whose melodies and harmonies are poorly constructed, and an intrusive, personality-based informality which deprives the liturgy of a sense of transcendence and engagement with the divine. Prophets of the calibre of Elijah fulfilled their mission plan not by lowering the bar in the hope of making religion more palatable to the

masses (and thereby insulting the intelligence of the masses), but simply by demanding a renewed allegiance to what was already established and authentic. This doesn’t mean that worship must be of a certain, fixed type. Music, for instance, is patient of a variety of styles. There is an established cathedral tradition which has been in place since the 12th century, where music by Palestrina, Byrd, Vaughan Williams or Stravinsky is expected. On the other hand, a parish with which I have become recently acquainted has an excellent musical group

consisting of a flute, trombone, violin and two guitars. Both forms have musical integrity and perform to a high standard. In neither case is it imagined that dumbing down is a mission imperative. So far from trying to be trendy, Elijah and the other prophets understood ‘mission’ in terms of being fundamentally conservative and faithful to the tradition of faith and practice that they had inherited, and which constituted the best they could offer to God. Not a bad example to follow.

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Padre Arthur Ernest White started the Dawn Service tradition in Albany. He joined the 1st Australian Imperial Force as an army chaplain, returning to Australia in February 1918 after receiving a medical discharge. On his way to Victoria, Padre White delivered a morning Eucharist at Albany. Afterwards, at the summit of Mt Clarence he suggested commemorating the troops at Albany every ANZAC Day, being the last Australian land they saw. In 1929, Padre White returned to Albany as Rector at St John’s Church. On the following ANZAC Day, he celebrated a Eucharist for the battle dead. Then he

again climbed Mt Clarence, to observe the dropping of a wreath into King George Sound. Padre White continued this tradition until he left Albany in 1938. “Guard closely that wonderful Dawn Service, particularly the laying of the wreath in the waters of the Sound. Anyone could lay a wreath on a monument, but there was something beautiful about the thought behind dropping the wreath into the sea in the memory of all those men who made that their last contact with Australia here,” Padre White told parishioners in his last service. The tradition continues, although Padre White

Sunday is now held the prior to ANZAC Day to avoid conflict with the RSL services conducted to commemorate those who served in all wars on behalf of Australia and New Zealand. St John’s is the custodian of the portable altar and the vestments used by Padre White on the Western Front. A display containing the portable altar, a photo of the original record of the first service and a new stained glass window were installed in the chancel in memory of Padre White and his support of the ANZACs on The Western Front.

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Our liturgies have many strengths. One of them is the objectivity of our prayers, creeds and Scriptures. Let me illustrate this in relation to Alzheimer’s. In the weeks before and after Christmas I had the privilege of observing two friends caring for their wives with that disease we dread. I was able to observe Rob, a friend of 38 years, at his surprise 80th birthday showing extraordinary kindness to Fran. Rodger whom I have known for nearly 30 years, showed similar loving care to Marilyn when I visited them, with mutual friends, in their home. My reaction on both occasions was the same. I remarked to those with me that I would not have missed that display of patient love for anything. I asked God to forgive me for impatience and to help me display such love, if that is the path Christine and I are called to tread.Both are very faithful Christians who have served our Lord for many years in our diocese. After thanking them for their witness, I asked them if there was anything from our Prayer Book services that

sustained and nourished them in this season of their lives. After time to reflect they responded, and with their goodwill I share their thoughts. Rodger texted: ‘I think two things about the Prayer Book help me from day to day. One is its structure of praise, repentance, listening to God’s word and intercession. The second is the objectivity of the prayers. No matter what I’m feeling, the prayers help to recentre me to a faithful God and a loving Saviour who share all my joys and sorrows. In essence, reminding me that I am not alone.’Rob’s thoughts focused on his growing appreciation of the Triune God’s glory and holiness as expressed in The Gloria, The Creeds, hymns and prayers. Of special comfort to him is that God is his Heavenly Father, who though holy can be approached, not with over familiarity but with the assurance through Christ. We do not presume to come to your table, merciful Lord, trusting in our own righteousness, but in your manifold and great mercies.

Hymns with sound doctrinal content sung in church, enable him to praise God and remind him daily why the Lord Jesus came to be our Saviour. I am grateful for the privilege of observing my brothers and sisters in their ‘fellowship of suffering’. Regular worship, prayer and Bible reading will help us share each other’s suffering and, with God’s help, emulate their joyful experience and testimony.

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Stephanie Buckland | CEO | Amana Living

It was National Volunteers’ Week in May with Australians celebrating the contribution of the country’s six million volunteers. This year’s theme was ‘Give a little, change a lot’ to recognise volunteers who have a profound impact through giving a little time.

We held events to say thank you to our volunteers who generously give their time to enriching the lives of our residents and clients. Volunteers have always played an important role at Amana Living and their involvement is growing as we expand our support of people throughout their ageing journey. We’ve recently introduced new volunteer roles at Amana Living called Music Engagement Volunteers. The idea was developed by Music Therapist Giuseppe Reina, who recognised it was sometimes difficult for staff to provide the consistency and regularity music therapy programmes require.

Giuseppe was invited to present at the Music Therapy Information Day for the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA) and several students were interested in music therapy and observing a music therapist in action. He began exploring the possibility of students helping to deliver our music therapy programmes. Coincidentally Giuseppe was working on a new project which involved the pilot of a therapeutic harp programme using Reverie Harps at Moline House. He invited music therapy students to attend the project’s launch and a number wanted to become involved as volunteers. As a result, we now have seven Music

Engagement Volunteers across all our sites. They are all musicians or music therapy students, united by their love of music and the desire to share this with others. They join us with incredible skills and training, for example, one of our volunteers is a composer from the UWA Conservatorium and a Music Therapy student at the Conservatorium of Melbourne. The Music Engagement Volunteers will support the Tune into Life programme for people living with dementia, delivering personalised music sessions and sharing special music memories using an iPod and headphones. While the therapeutic harp programme will see our new volunteers explore the various therapeutic harp techniques including individual bedside harp relaxation sessions and small group harping circles. The involvement of students in our music therapy programmes will add to the richness of the experience for our residents and clients. The students may give a little, but they’ll certainly change a lot.

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The sad reality is that as a society we underfund homelessness services and can only respond to one in two requests for assistance. Why do we accept homelessness as we do? If we could only see a doctor 50 per cent of the time, how would the community respond then? St Bart's women's accommodation service receives no government funding, it is funded by our major donors including Hawaiian, Vermilion Energy and Perron Group. It costs about $6500 per person, per year to support an individual in accommodation in Perth. Contrast that with the cost of doing nothing, which is far greater on our health and justice systems. Homelessness is a cost to all of us. At St Bart's, we know many of the answers but our challenge is finding suitable, affordable housing options and having the funding to meet demand. Over the past two decades working in the homelessness sector, I have seen a lack of understanding about the issue. Many think individuals choose to be homeless, however, anyone could experience homelessness if their circumstances change. It doesn’t just mean living on the streets. ‘Rough sleepers’ only represent approximately six per cent of those affected. Other factors include domestic violence, losing employment, relationship breakdowns, dealing with trauma or poor mental health, and having no support in difficult times. More than 9000 West Australians experience homelessness on any given night including rough sleeping, in supported accommodation such as St Bart’s that provides 500 beds, ‘couch surfing’, in boarding houses, cars and severely overcrowded dwellings.The issue is only becoming worse throughout our city and state. Our mission at St Bart’s is to support individuals to recover and rebuild their lives. Our first focus is on the individual, working alongside them to address those issues that contributed to their situation.

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Second, we need to stabilise their mental and physical wellbeing and link them into appropriate healthcare and support services. Third, we need to support people to build life skills focused on gaining independence, managing a tenancy, learning finances, finding suitable employment opportunities to give them the chance to succeed. Finally, we need to enable people to feel connected to their community, to have a sense of purpose and belonging, and support from friends or family. If we can succeed in these four ways, an individual's chances of leading a successful life is far greater.

If you would like more information on St Bart’s and how you can help, visit stbarts.org.au

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GOLDFIELDS GOD-TALK ROCK

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Under the patchwork of sand, salt and red earth across the Goldfields lies two-billion-year-old rock, the Yilgarn Craton. It crystallised long ago from molten magma deep within the earth. It is mostly quartz and feldspar, with a hint of sparkly mica and other minerals. For this deep-down rock to see the sky, kilometres of earth have been eroded from above it. We are on old, old country. Here and there, the rock emerges from the surrounding earth, half buried, half exposed, like a sleeping monster. The granite has an oxidised, golden-pink skin of its own, mellowed by exposure to the air. Crack it, and see the freshly-exposed rock, bright, speckled, black and white.Like the skin of a living thing, the rock surface is not unblemished. It is stained red with iron and black with organic chemicals. Plaques of grey-green lichen

spread slowly. Sand and silt accumulate in hollows. After thunderstorms dump their floods of rain, water sits for a while, dissolving minerals. Here and there, veins of quartz track across the surface at odd angles. Ants, animals, birds and the wind bring seeds of tiny, tough plants that manage to survive frying heat and utter desiccation. Insects and the lizards that eat them hide under slabs of fractured rock.I sit on the rock, touch its warm surface with my skin, feel its grainy texture, think about how it continues deep, deep below me towards the centre of the earth. From here, there is nowhere for me to fall. One of the biblical ancestors, on the run from an angry brother, went to sleep with a rock for a pillow. He dreamed of traffic between earth and heaven. The zone where rock meets sky and earth meets heaven is a good

place to pray for peace, for the steady erosion of the burden of all the human race’s hurt and anger, for forgiveness.

God is my rock, says the Psalmist. Perhaps warrior David was thinking of a high rock, a defensive position or a point of domination. For the hymn writer, the rock of ages was a hiding place. Not so for me.

I prefer this low dome, this smooth rock rising gently from the sand and soil, this surface on which I am not hidden but exposed to the sky, where I do not dominate but feel my smallness, in safety and in stillness. God my rock holds me.

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The Reverend Alison Gilchrist | Mission and Evangelism Enabler

A new acronym has emerged among younger generations on social media and gaming platforms. ‘IRL’ is short hand for ‘in real life’ and it is code for let’s do things together, not just online. Although I’ve written here in the past about loneliness, new research suggests that for younger people loneliness is a blight. Loneliness is increasing with 60 per cent of Aussies this year saying they are already lonely and 82 per cent affirming loneliness is on the rise. The Hon. Ken Wyatt, Federal Minister for Aged Care recently said that 40 per cent of folks in nursing homes don’t even have one visitor a year. The UK now has a minister for loneliness and Tracey Crouch has said she was proud to take on the generational challenge to tackle an issue affecting about

9 million people in the UK. Recently the Australian Coalition to End Loneliness (ACEL) was established to deal with loneliness and physical social isolation through evidence-based interventions and advocacy. Scientific research has shown that loneliness can have wide-ranging negative health effects.Why this matters, and why I am raising it again on the monthly mission enabler’s page in Messenger, is simply because I think we have so much to offer for a solution. I am convinced we can be more like Derek Taylor, a 90-year-old Londoner, who felt lonely and isolated following the deaths of two loved ones. His action and wisdom is now being shared with the rest of the world. Mr Taylor created a list of tips to help him cope. His suggestions

were published in a booklet distributed by a local council. Mr Taylor’s heart-warming advice includes try to make new friends, join a hobbies club, visit local community groups to find out what’s on offer, use your telephone more often to contact people, don’t wait for people to contact you and do voluntary work if you are able to. Churches have or can easily develop groups where people can gather to share life at all ages and stages. We’ve been experts in this over the years, and now it’s time to grasp that know-how and step out again. Saying G’day was just the first step, now we need to use what God has already gifted us, to help bringing the ‘fullness of life’ (John 10:10) that so many so obviously need ‘in real life’ (IRL) in these days.

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Though all the church members have left over recent years, Richard gives great thanks for people who have recognised their need for Jesus and started coming to church. They are eagerly embracing the truth of God’s word and coming to an understanding of the grace of God in the gospel. Bishop Gary recently announced the appointment of Michael Baines (Broome) as Archdeacon of the Kimberley, and Philip Knight (Port Hedland) as Archdeacon of the Pilbara. Daniel Faricy (Kununurra) has been appointed as the clergy representative for the Kimberley on the Diocesan Council. Please pray for them as they take on these new responsibilities. Broome Parish is looking forward to receiving visits from The Right Reverend Gary Nelson and

Canon Ray Arthur, the former General Secretary of WA Church Missionary Society. Following a visit from Bishop Gary, the Parish of Christchurch Lavender Bay NSW has undertaken to support Northampton Parish and Minister in Charge The Reverend Eldred Royce in his ministry as Rural Chaplain in the Midwest. At Exmouth, the congregation wants to become better equipped to speak about its faith and the sacrificial love of Jesus. This term the Bible study group is working through the DVD series Everyday Questions

by Ravi Zacharias Ministries. The Reverend Frank Nicol said the idea came from one of the church members. "Our hope and prayer is that we may all proclaim Jesus in our existing relationships with townspeople people and visitors," he said. In June Bishop Gary and Christine Nelson, and Registrar Khim Harris and his wife Eugenie, attended the third Global Anglican Future Conference (GAFCON) in Jerusalem. We look forward to hearing their report on the event now that they have returned. May God’s love and grace fill you to overflowing.

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The diocese will be holding a series of briefings for the Diocesan Synod each Saturday for the month of August, as the diocese also prepares its legislation for consideration by the Synod members in its

opening session of the Fortieth Diocesan Synod in October 2018, to be held at Bunbury Cathedral Grammar School, Bunbury. The diocese is also currently recruiting to fill parish vacancies and these include

the parishes of Albany and Denmark-Walpole. If you are interested in finding out more, please contact the Archdeacon, Julie Baker at the Diocesan Office.

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JURASSIC WORLD: FALLEN KINGDOM Mark A Hadley | Reviewer

A skilled communicator and writer for more than three decades, Mark has scripted and produced TV shows including The Christ Files and The Life of Jesus, as well as reviewing films, TV programmes and children’s books.

From the outset Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom labels itself as a film that has ‘nothing to do with God’, but strangely enough its storyline is lifted straight from the pages of the Bible. Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom is the sequel to the 2015 reboot of this much-loved dinosaur franchise, and the fifth film in the series overall. The story begins three years after the collapse of the Jurassic World attraction. The facilities might be in ruins, but we soon discover the dinosaurs have managed to survive. Just as predictably, mercenaries have returned to Isla Nublar to pick over the corpse of the park, in the hope of reaping genetic riches. But their opportunity to profit from Jurassic World’s research will be short lived. News footage reveals the

island’s long-dormant volcano now threatens to extinguish all life in the reserve. While the world debates whether or not to let the dinosaurs die a natural death, former park administrator Claire Dearing (Bryce Dallas Howard) and Velociraptor handler Owen Grady (Chris Pratt) team up to try to transfer some species to a new sanctuary. However, it seems their benevolent backers might have other ideas.Fallen Kingdom is precisely what you’d expect from a Jurassic Park film, maybe too precisely. There’s plenty of mayhem and munching throughout, as you’d expect when the hubris of humanity meets the might of the dinosaur. There are also a wide selection of ‘Easter Eggs’ to titillate fans, look out for the remains of the vehicle

Dr Grant (Sam Neill) hid behind, as a T-Rex went sniffing for his dinner. But overall, it seems director, Juan Antonio Bayona, was just too beholden to what came before to explore any new territory.Plot devices that were thrilling in the first two films, and familiar in the third and fourth are now looking tired. Is anyone really startled to learn that highly intelligent dinosaurs can learn to open doors? How many times can a Tyrannosaurus Rex be expected to suddenly crunch down on a creature threatening a key cast member? The delightful has become a so-so experience, and the thrill diminishes further when the audience realises the entire plot is travelling down a very familiar path.

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One of the valid criticisms of Jurassic World was that its plot didn’t stray far from the original Jurassic Park. The owners of a genetic theme-park resurrect dinosaurs, but their new pets turn out to be far more dangerous than they expect, and soon the whole cast is running for their lives. The sad thing about Fallen Kingdom is that its storyline is almost a carbon copy of the second film, The Lost World where a team returns to the failed park to do good, only to discover the people they’re working for are kidnapping species for the money. When the profiteers remove the most dangerous creatures, but the removal goes wrong, the cast plays run-and-hide while the bad guys get munched. Sound familiar? In short, the Jurassic Park franchise is starting to feel a lot like a favourite ride that’s been ridden so often, the experience is more nostalgic than thrilling. It doesn’t disappoint, but neither does it recapture the wonder that

accompanied the first time around. The writers have tried to explain this merry-go-round by suggesting it’s because human beings just won’t learn their lessons. Scattered throughout Fallen Kingdom are scenes involving groovy-sceptic Dr Ian Malcolm (Jeff Goldblum), addressing a senate enquiry. Dr Malcolm assures the senators the danger the world faces is unlikely to decrease. ‘Genetic power has now been unleashed. You can’t put it back in the box.’ Human beings will continue to exacerbate the problem because their greed is engaged. It was predictable, Dr Malcolm says, that someone would try to profit from weaponising this technology, and the results for the world will be catastrophic. One of the senators suggests the world should just let the volcano, an ‘act of God’, solve the problem. Dr Malcolm quickly quashes the idea that God is involved, but that doesn’t stop him from sounding very much like one of his prophets, warning people

about the causes of their coming destruction:

“Their feet rush into sin; they are swift to shed innocent blood. They pursue evil schemes; acts of violence mark their ways.”

That, in effect, is the spiritual lesson from Fallen Kingdom. It might be couched as an environmental criticism of a capitalist system, but the atheistic Dr Malcolm lines up with the prophet Isaiah when he points to the human heart as the cause of world’s coming ruin. God might not have figured much in the minds of the scriptwriters, but you can plainly see they agree that our bias towards sin, and our desire to sit in God’s place, won’t go unpunished. There will be a third film in the Jurassic World trilogy, set to arrive in cinemas in June 2021. My prediction is that humanity will set about trying to save itself, just as it has in previous episodes. It may succeed onscreen, but that’s one lesson that won’t be reflected in real life.

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THEATREAnthony Howes | Theatre columnist

Anthony Howes presents arts and entertainment news Saturdays from 10am - 12noon on Capital Radio 101.7 FM and Capital Digital.

Recently, an actor friend I had interviewed on my radio programme asked me ‘you oversaw drama at St George’s Cathedral for the greater part of 50 years, what are your significant memories?’ I had to think hard. Was it directing classic or new plays, ballet works, commissioning playwrights, running workshops? Was it having my ‘comfort zone’ whipped away by the great minds coming to the cathedral and questioning the role of drama in the church, or, the inspirational requests from deans like John Shepherd or precentors like Arthur Grimshaw (Dean Emeritus of Brisbane) or more recently, Graham Napier? Yes, these things, but, I suggest any significance comes from being aware of the power of drama to speak to people through the expertise of the ‘professional’ both theatrical and theological, balanced with input from the experiences of our community. When we had the Midnite Youth Theatre Company and Agelink Theatre as ‘resident’ at the cathedral, insights were meaningful and excitingly creative. Church and theatre spoke with intelligence, depth and meaning. Last month, Agelink Theatre celebrated 25 years of working in and for the community in this way. It produced a play, Between Wind & Water, written by Polly Low, and researched by listening to and talking with the local community. Director, Jenny Davis said a theatre company

is a microcosm of community, and she believes strongly in intergenerational projects where everyone is valued and respected. “It is not only the pursuit of excellence and the desire to tell stories and communicate, but the sense of self-worth that the participants experience. In an era when there appears to be an increasing amount of depression and a feeling of isolation, we need the reminder that we are all in this together, that we can share our experiences and learn from them, and that we can be uplifted by community engagement and performance.” The church, working in this way with the theatre, from parish to cathedral, has a wonderful means of communicating and showing its concern for the human situation. Agelink Theatre’s recent season, seen by over 1,000 people, demonstrates the working pattern which might be used by church groups. Black Swan State Theatre is currently presenting The Events, (closes July 8). Catherine McClements plays Claire, a priest and community choir leader. A young man enters and opens fire. In the wake of tragedy, a conversation unfolds between Claire and the young man. She is unpacking her rage and ultimately, her forgiveness. David Greig has written a story of hope and healing. Above are two different examples of the power of Theatre to communicate.

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The Anglican Church took over the hospital in November 1934 with substantial additions opening in 1939, effectively a new hospital next to the original. It was completed at a cost of £40,000. At the opening of the new additions in 1939, the Anglican Primate of Australia Henry Le Fanu described its function as being ‘to the perpetual service of Almighty God, for the healing of the sick and the alleviation of suffering’ (West

Australian 8 May 1939). With the completion of the additions, it accommodated 61 patients with 37 private rooms. The hospital later included a nurse training school. The nurses lived on site in purpose built accommodation. In an article in the West Anglican May 1965, nurses were said to have completed six weeks in schooling, where they are given preliminary training for the ‘basic requirements of nursing’. For the next three and a quarter years

they got their training in the wards. They were also required to attend lectures and complete homework. Once trained a nurse could then specialise. ‘Nowadays, nurses are well paid and are no longer looked on by hospital administrations as being a source of cheap domestic labour,’ (West Anglican 1965). A chapel was added in 1960 and control of the hospital was relinquished in 1974 to the State Medical Department.

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The Reverend Luke Durham Rector, Gosnells 01.07.18

The Reverend Nick Freeland Rector, South Perth 01.08.18

LOCUM TENENS

The Reverend Canon Tom Sutton South Perth 01.06.18 - 31.07.18

The Reverend Bob Milne Hakea Prison 31.05.18 - 31.05.19

PERMISSION TO OFFICIATE

The Reverend David Moore 01.05.18

The Reverend Terry McAuliffe 10.05.18

The Reverend Melanie Simms 23.05.18

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The Reverend Steve Warren 31.10.18

RESIGNATIONS

The Reverend Kay Wee Sim Assistant Priest, Victoria Park 08.04.18

The Reverend Alison Gilchrist Mission and Evangelism Enabler 31.08.18

The Reverend Melanie Simms Chaplain, Peter Carnley Anglican Community School 22.05.18

The Reverend Luke Durham Priest-in-Charge, Beechboro 30.06.18

Chaplain, John Septimus Roe Anglican Community School 30.06.18

The Reverend Rose Guok Priest-in-Charge, Moora and Northam 30.06.18

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The Reverend Nick Freeland Rector, Swanbourne-Mt Claremont 31.07.18

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Mr Steven Davies Principal, St Mark’s Anglican Community School 06.08.18

Mr Ben Lomas Principal, Peter Moyes Anglican Community School 30.07.18

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Mr Kym Bills Archbishop’s Examining Chaplains 16.08.18

Mrs Jenny Ethell Principal, Perth College 31.12.18

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Speaker:BishopStephenPickardisProfessorofTheologyatCharlesSturtUniversity,Canberra.HewritesextensivelyandhisfieldsincludeministryandmissionincludingabookforGeneralSynod“PioneerMinistry”.

MMCpromotestheculturalexpressionofourfaithinthecelebrationofMosaicofJoyEnergisepromotesChristianMissionActivitieswithintheAnglicanDioceseofPerth

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TALL TALES AND TRUE DEFLATED

Ministry in the bush can be a fulfilling experience. Clergy and their families are usually highly regarded in the community, but things can happen to interrupt the charmed life and bring the family back to earth.One family set off on a 400 kilometre round trip to stock up on bargains at the grocery warehouse. The first embarrassment was when the goods weren’t packed. They had to shove all the food frantically into the boot. The long trip home was on a highway, dark and narrow. Half way home, it was just so unfair when they got a flat tyre. Where was the spare? Mortification! It was in the boot. Everything had to be removed and stacked by the side of the road. Then it got worse. Cruelly, it started to rain. The supplies sat miserably in the dirt, getting soaked… The whole family likewise, sat miserably in the dirt, getting soaked…Arriving back home to the welcoming country town, they were indeed a sorry sight and feeling quite wet and deflated. So much for the dignity of the office. It was a quick lesson in not taking oneself too seriously.

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It includes thirteen full colour plates and the 1611 (revised 1894) full text of the Apocryphal books in a traditional facsimile reproduction, two column layouts of text, including notes. This layout makes the reader feel like they have discovered something ancient. Many of us might only focus on the Apocrypha when it appears in the Lectionary readings for the day, and if the lectern Bible is one of those without the Apocryphal books, this might set off a panic, but the popularity of the prize-winning book by Salley Vickers Miss Garnett’s Angel, which runs an inspiring parallel story with the book of Tobit, has encouraged interest. The fifteen books

which make up the Apocrypha (which means hidden) have been in and out of favour, but current thinking is not to exclude the books. In her article in Eerdman’s Dictionary, Amy-Jill Levine mentions (comparing the texts to the other books of the Old Testament) that here there is an increasing interest in ‘sustained female characters, folktale motifs, and the novel as being entertaining as well as instructive’. While the Apocrypha has at times received a bad press from the Protestant church (the British and Foreign Bible Society decided to omit it from their printing in early eighteenth century), it has found its way back into some Bibles today.

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In keeping with the guidelines of the Safe Ministry to Children Canon, licensing and diocesan policy requirements and our commitment to safe ministry, it is a requirement that those who have not attended Churchsafe since September 2015, must do so before 31 December. While it is acknowledged by the diocese that there are several options of child protection and protective behaviours training available in the community, it is a requirement of the General Synod office that all church workers attend training that is accredited by and, specific to the Anglican Church. For General Synod audit requirements, catering and seating arrangements, registrations are compulsory. perth.anglican.org/events/

The following are required to attend safe ministry training:

• Perth Diocesan Trustees

• Members of Diocesan Council

• Churchwardens

• Parish councillors

• Synod representatives

• Lay Pastoral Ministers

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• Youth / children’s ministry leader or worker

• Sunday school teachers, children’s activity leaders and crèche workers

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MANDORLA ART AWARD

An intriguing work by WA artist Mikaela Castledine has been selected as the 2018 $25,000 Mandorla Art Award winner. God is in the House takes ordinary found objects and through the artistic process, turns them into the sacred. Judges said the work is a beautifully crafted piece which uses humble materials of glass, beads and thread made into something much more significant. The feminine craft of the work speaks to the human desire to create architectural forms which are clearly recognisable as ecclesiastical, but from a range of different faiths. The inaugural Patricia Toohey Painting Prize was awarded to Julie Davidson for her work And I Saw (after John Martin). Two highly commended prizes were presented, to Brian Robinson’s work Moving with the Rhythm of

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ST GEORGE’S CATHEDRAL ART EXHIBITION

St George’s Cathedral Art Exhibition is celebrating its 16th year and will showcase the incredible talent of Western Australian senior school students this month, giving them an opportunity to exhibit their work in the beautiful sacred space of the cathedral. The exhibition is open to all art and design students in years 10, 11 and 12 in all educational sectors. An awards night will be held on Thursday 19 July. The exhibition is open to the public from Saturday 14 July until Sunday 22 July 2018.

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Retired clergy, The Reverend Ted Witham has been helping Messenger readers flex their brains for more than a decade, setting challenging crosswords in his spare time. A former school chaplain and priest, he also taught religious education at a tertiary level. Ted is fascinated by linguistics and teaches French and Latin at the University of the Third Age.

1 & 9 down. Pry around an article to ask from God (4)

3 Obadiah Joseph! (2)

4 Stepped around caped hero? (5)

5 Time runs backward until it can give out (4)

6 Disgruntled and puffed up without a farad (3,2)

7 We, the under-signed (2)

9 See 1 down

12 As I run haltingly towards Saint Benedict’s place (6)

13 Models broken infrequently (6)

14 Weather-balloons burst as blip (6)

15 Cracked ice off Matins or Evensong (6)

17 Step backward over domestic animals (4)

18 500 from the stricken liner can guide the horse (4)

20 Oily stew left off the folio (4)

21 A long way off in safari (4)

23 Start the videorecording of Victoria Rail (2)

25 Uriah Kerioth (2)

27 Keep ochre across the ages (5)

28 Cross Plaza Karma where Hebrews remember the Assyrian deity (5)

31 Left off sending termination (6)

35 Pastoral response mission to begin with (3)

36 Start of the Sermon on the Mount (3)

37 Kadesh At Auction (3)

38 Golf peg on the fourteenth! (3)

40 Evangelical Alliance (2)

41 So you begin to take tea from the middle of the sty! (2)

44 New lectionary begins (2)

45 First, Christian name (2)

1, & 8 across. Urgent prayer for a broken pale (4)

2 Can leaking fuel hop into having optimism? (7)

8 See 1 across

10 Put energy into conserves for the brother of Jesus (5)

11 Nickname of Don Rodrigo Diaz de Vivar (3)

13 Upset arrangement of equipment (5)

16 Be right back out of pub above ground (2)

18 Vermilion in shreds (3)

19 Pious Italian in tapioca! (3)

21 Beginnings of Anglo-French accord (2)

22 Reverse lever to rejoice wildly (5)

24 Show of confidence by tallest peak in the Stirlings (5)

26 It’s red around with long steps! (5)

28 Japanese wealth ‘s high ky, I hear (6)

29 Can it be Islamic State? (2)

30 Negative bell-ringing, O! to begin New Order in Psalms, Epistles And Longer Opus (7)

32 Red Cross or Red Crescent? They both start the same (2)

33 Ye back out of monkeys are living in a monastery (5)

34 Begins Christian Doctors Association (3)

36 Evade responsibility by breathing into a reversed kris (5)

39 41, 42, 43 & 45. Car seen on reverberation (9)

46 Madman eagerly confused by woman friend of Jesu (4, 11)

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St George's Cathedral

Monday - Friday8am Morning prayer

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SUNDAY SERVICES

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SPECIAL SERVICES AND EVENTS IN JULY 2018

SERVICES

Tuesday 3 July - 1.15pm Prayers for Healing and Wholeness

Saturday 7 July - 10.30am Royal Western Australia Regiment Association Service

Sunday 8 July - 2pm Families Connect | 5pm Evensong of St Benedict

Sunday 15 July - 5pm NAIDOC Evensong featuring Perry Joyce’s Noongar Canticles

Sunday 22 July - 10am Choral Eucharist of St Mary Magdalen | 5pm Cursillo

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Saturday 14 July - 9 - 10.30am Liturgy Lectures ‘Sacraments: signs of being and belonging in the redeemed community’Saturday 28 July - 9 - 10.30am: Saturday

Scripture ‘Prophecy and Politics: the prophetical and historical books’

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Gala Awards Night Thursday 19 July 6.30pm (tickets $20/$10 at the door)

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