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by Judy Ebner
Four windmills whirl slowly like dervishesAt the end of a trance,
On a hill above Milos they turn over and overLike tumbleweed,
Nearby, a blue domed church of courseAnd, at the shore, a white fi shing village,
All made up for the summer tourists,With blue lined windows and scarlet rimmed doors.
A gust scatters the pinpricks of silver light
On the wavelets in the portWind which the fossil fools would deny -They ignore the zephyrs the gods lovedBlowning for aeons across the Aegean.Bereft, in the Louvre, the Venus de Milo
Gazes above the tourists’ outreached handsAnd weeps for us all.
Windfarm on Milos
Anglican Dioceseof Adelaide
Now is the time when the Church thinks
about God coming into human history to
make things diff erent; fi rstly with the coming
of Jesus the babe at Bethlehem and then
“in the last days” to gather the whole human
journey into its fulfi lment in God.
Advent looks beyond how things presently
are and calls us to a vision of something
diff erent, something better. One of the ways
the Bible portrays that dreaming of diff erence
is in the image of a city.
“I saw the holy city descending out of
heaven” (Rev.21.2) “A city for the healing of the
nations”, he wrote “a city where the gates are
never shut on those who would come to it,
a city with trees for every season and water
sparkling like crystal.
His vision was of a city where the tears of
exile would be wiped away; a city of deep
human community, a city at one with its
environment.
John’s vision was in stark contrast to the
images that came to us from Tottenham and
other parts of the UK in August this year, with
rolling riots and fi res in a country renowned
for its civil values. “Could this be our city, our
suburbs?” we asked. “And what can bring
young people to be so alienated that they
can trash their own home and community in
this way?”
Is this a future vision of the human city?
Nearer to home, a leading Adelaide business
personality was recently asked about his
vision for Adelaide in 2050. He immediately
enthused about 24 hour trading in a
refurbished Rundle Mall, crowds of 100,000
watching AFL at the Adelaide Oval, and an
expansive walkway across the Torrens.
Is this a compelling human vision for our city?
As inevitable as some might regard extended
trading hours in the city, or as welcome as
massive AFL crowds might be at the Adelaide
Oval, if this is the extent of our vision for 2050,
then our vision is small and inadequate for
our times.
We live in a time when urban ecology is
critical for the human future. Our rapidly
growing cities, with their rapidly growing
demands and waste, are impacting massively
on our environment. The digital age means
that pattern of work and community are
undergoing a revolution. Meant to be places
of belonging, our cities can easily become
places of exile and alienation for those who
live in them.
I would like to think that in Adelaide 2011 we
can be daring enough to dream an urban
ecology for 2050; an urban ecology that
focuses on human community, places of
gathering, places in common, spaces where
the natural environment interacts with the
built environment. As more and more people
will be working at home, we need a recovery
of the neighbourhood and the village, the
piazza and the forum.
This city began as a bold experiment in
urban ecology. So many people came here
to a new colony because they had been
captured by a dream; the dream of a diff erent
place where old inequalities and exclusions
could be put aside and a new city of human
opportunity could be crafted from dream to
reality. They saw a diff erent city.
Advent calls us to a diff erent dreaming.
ADVENT CALLS US TO A DIFFERENT DREAMINGArchbishop Jeffrey Driver
4. Fresh Expresssions
6. Celebrate Advent
7. St. Mary Magdalene 125yrs
4 fAITH
8 mISSION
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8. Blossoming Seeds of
Relationship
9. Dollar for Dollar Giving
10. The Sounds of Ian Carrig
12. Supporting for Independent
Living
13. Zora’s Story
14. Old and New in Harmony
16. Kairos Prison Ministry
17. Cathedral Volunteers
18. Discover the Joy of Study
19. Great Chefs
21. Synod Review
22. Inspiring Fiona Godfrey
23. St Columba Students Pray
24. The Journey of St John’s
25. My Soup Kitchen Rules
27. Saints Boys on a Mission
28. People and Places
30. Advertisements
28 eVENTS
22 SCHOOLS
In the last book of the Bible,
John the Divine has a vision of
the heavenly city that is also
the human city
fAITH
On a recent trip to the UK, fi ve people from the
Adelaide Diocese discovered that the Fresh
Expressions Movement and our Christmas story
do in fact have a lot in common. For Fresh
Expressions ministry is not a new movement
which has no regard for its traditions or the
core Christian beliefs. It is a movement that has
chosen to creatively repackage the Christian
message so that the ongoing gift of Christmas
can continue to be shared and lived out just as
it evolved two thousand years ago.
When meeting with key Fresh Expression
leaders we heard time and time again that
the fi rst step to beginning a Fresh Expression
form of Church involves listening to your local
context, taking time for discernment and
grounding everything in prayer.
This is an integral part of our Christmas story for
it is where our story begins.
The Rev’d Tracey Gracey
asks the question
“What do the traditional
Christmas story and
the Fresh Expressions
Movement of the
Twenty-First Century
have in common?”
the Story of Christmas
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FRESH EXPRESSIONS
We meet Mary whose world has changed,
she is alone and trying to make sense of the
predicament she has been placed in. We
also meet Joseph who has lost his sense of
purpose and hope, he is ready to give up. In
the midst of both of their predicaments as
they listen and bring their life circumstances
to God, they have an experience which
enables them to fi nd the courage to grasp
hold of their changing world and tentatively
enter into this new environment without
really knowing the outcome.
Fresh Expression ministry has evolved
because like Mary and Joseph, people
have looked into their world, noticed the
changes, felt the sense of instability, seen the
lack of purpose and hope and decided to
encounter this life. In the midst of wanting
to do something they have initially turned
to their God and openly expressed their
vulnerabilities and desires, which have
enabled them to fi nd the strength to begin
a journey in faith. This has then led them to
fi nding God anew in the most unlikely places.
At the very heart of our Christmas story is
the birth of a child in the most unlikely place,
a stable. It is in this most unlikely place that
we experience anew the wonder of God in
a small, fragile and humble child. In the UK,
we visited Fresh Expressions of Church in
the most unlikely places, in a market place,
down local laneways, in a pub, at a café, on
the beach and in an empty deconsecrated
church. Each of these communities had their
own birth stories to tell but the connection
with our Christmas story was evident, for all
spoke of experiencing God in humble, small
and fragile beginnings.
As these communities began to grow and
mature there was the desire to live, as closely
as possible, to the authentic life of Jesus. The
authentic Jesus who connected with people
in their local context, who chose not to live
within the restricted laws of the Jewish faith
story but rather gathered people, sat with
them, ate with them and spoke of a God of
love, compassion and forgiveness and openly
shared that this God was for everyone.
In the UK, we had the opportunity to meet
people who had experienced this ministry
fi rst hand and it was a privilege to sit with
these people and hear how their lives had
been transformed. In many ways, these
people reminded me of the shepherds and
Magi in our Christmas story for apprehension,
seeking, questioning, discovering and
worshipping were all part of their journey and
this is what led them to experiencing God
in a renewed and refreshed way just as it did
with the shepherds and the Magi.
Mary and Joseph, a baby, the authentic
Jesus, the shepherds and the Magi are all
key people who enable us to see the link
between the Fresh Expressions movement
and the Christmas story, but there is one key
character that is missing ... and that is the
donkey. Why do we fi nd a donkey in so many
scenes of the Christmas story? The answer is
that we use our imagination creatively. And
that’s the last point I want to make by way of
this comparison between Fresh Expressions
and the Christmas story. Have a look at any
Christmas story scene and you’ll fi nd things
in there that aren’t in the Bible and that’s
because we think this is a story that hasn’t
yet ended. Fresh Expressions continues, with
creative imagination, to tell the Christmas
story, suggesting that God reaches out to the
world in the same ways: through newness,
through smallness, through fragility, via
seeking, questioning, sharing, discovering
and worshipping.
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Advent is a time of expectation, of longing.
It is a time of waiting. Waiting for the coming
of Christ as a baby born in Bethlehem. And
waiting for the coming of the Kingdom when
God’s creation will be brought to fruition and
when “God himself will be with us, and death
will be no more, and crying and pain will be
no more …” (Rev 21:3-4).
Advent is a time when we hear the words of
the Prophets telling us that the day will come,
as is surely coming, when a righteous branch
will spring up for David who will execute
justice and righteousness throughout the
land. It is a time when the prophets urge
us to return to God and assure us that God
will return to us. During Advent, we spend
time with the story of John the Baptist who
reminds us of our need for repentance and
gives us the promise that one is coming who
will baptise the people not with water but
with the Holy Spirit. All this helps to prepare
us as we await Christ’s coming at Christmas
and we hope for that time when all creation
will be reconciled to God.
Each year St Peter’s Cathedral celebrates
the beginning of the season of Advent with
a Carol Service which is held on Advent
Sunday. While we are all familiar with the
traditional carols of the Christmas season,
Advent music is not as well known. However,
there is a wealth of beautiful choral music for
this season of anticipation.
In a similar style to the traditional Christmas
service of Nine Lessons and Carols, the
Advent service intersperses readings with
carols and hymns which are appropriate to
the season. The choir will sing traditional
music such as ‘O come, O come Emmanuel’
and ‘Adam lay ybounden’ as well as
contemporary arrangements of carols. There
is also the opportunity for the congregation
to join with the choir in well known hymns.
This service is growing in popularity each year
as more families come to enjoy the beautiful
choral music and readings of the Advent
season. Please join us on November 27 at
7.00pm.
ADVENT AT THE CATHEDRAL
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But you, O Bethlehem … From you shall come forth for me one who is to rule in Israel…And he shall stand and feed his fl ock in the strength of the Lord… And they shall live
secure… And he shall be the one of peace... (Micah 2:2-5)
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fAITH
To commemorate the diverse history of St
Mary Magdalene’s church, there will be a
year-long celebration commencing on the
anniversary of the laying of the ‘Foundation
Stone’ on Sunday 18 December with
Evensong at 3 pm in the presence of the
Archbishop, Jeff rey Driver.
“With a new Parish Priest, Reverend
Catherine Pennington, the church really
is looking forward to another 125 years of
success,” Neil said.
Other highlights throughout 2012 include:
• Three Fringe folk and classical music
events in March
• A web blog, and
• The fi rst stages of a long term preservation
of the church and hall.
... a hub for struggling people in the community
St Mary Magdalene Church celebrates 125 yearsOn Dec 18 1886, the foundation stone of
St Mary Magdalene’s Church was laid in
Moore Street, Adelaide. The bricks to build
this were originally from the old church of
St John’s Halifax Street which needed to be
rebuilt after structural concerns required
demolition. The shape of the new church in
Moore Street appears to be a replica of the
original St John’s. With a long history and a
solid base of around 120 parishioners, the
church will celebrate its 125 year anniversary
on December 18.
Born during a time of economic depression
and surrounded by many struggling families,
St Mary Magdalene’s, a mission church, has
always been a hub for struggling people in
the community.
Continuing its strong Catholic Anglican
tradition, its ministry to the poor and
marginalised, fi rmly established by the
St Peter’s College Mission (1912-1957), its
development of the Magdalene Centre and
the involvement with Anglicare, the parish
has sustained renewal and energy with
its ongoing commitment to community
developments and activities.
“The church is signifi cant because it was the
fi rst church in the diocese not to charge a
pew rent,” Church Warden Neil Smith said.
“Previously, the rents were collected to pay
the running costs of a parish and while the
rent favoured the wealthy, the poor were
left to either stand or sit at the back of the
church.
“St Mary Magdalene’s, St John’s on Halifax
Street and the Cathedral Church of St Peter
as well as Anglicare have all banded together
as parish partners to the Magdalene Centre,
working together to provide many services
to the surrounding community including
fi nancial and crisis counselling, cheap
clothing and food provision, as well as social
and educational activities associated with
the Magdalene Centre.
By Courtney Alderson
Photo: St. Mary Magdalene Church Warden,
Neil Smith
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Archbishop Jeff rey Driver has long
been aware of the needs and
the opportunities in Africa and
has always been positive about
the impact a connection with
the Church in Africa can have
on a Diocese and on individuals,
particularly young people.
mISSION
In 2006, following an Archbishop’s Youth
Pilgrimage to Rwanda and Kenya, the fi rst
of our connections on the ground in Sudan
were forged. This was followed by a visit
to Sudan in mid 2007 by the Archbishop
together with Greg Thompson (at that time
Director of ANGLICORD). The Archbishop
invited me to take that journey with him –
and life has not been the same since!
Travelling deep into Southern Sudan we
were the fi rst non-Africans to venture
into some of these areas … not carrying
weapons. We were greeted by people who
wept tears of joy simply because we had
come. We prayed with people who had lost
everything material but who held the gospel
in their hands.
SEEDS OF A RELATIONSHIP
BEGIN TO BLOSSOMRefl ections from the Ven Paul Mitchell
In January 2009 two groups from the
Diocese travelled to Juba. One was
comprised of people with expertise in the
provision of clean drinkable water (Richard
Marks), in education (Stephen Matthews),
in construction (Andrew and Josephine
Marshall), and development of medical
clinics (Mark and Carol Hill-Ling). Their
experience in Juba was rich and enabled us
to get a clearer idea of what was possible.
I travelled to Juba again last year with the
Archbishop’s Youth Pilgrims. The young
people worked on important relationships,
through times of prayer and informal
growing friendships with the Sudanese. I
saw so much that had grown and changed
– buildings, roads - but also that there was
still so far to go.
More than 50 years of civil war has left South
Sudan without most of the infrastructure
which is taken for granted even in other
parts of Africa. Living with warfare and
uncertainty and the pain of families torn
apart has left a legacy of uncertainty about
the future and some despondency.
Rather than simply providing aid assistance
it is vital that we engage at a deeper level –
working with the local people and assisting
the development of skills among them.
The Youth Pilgrimages give our young
people an opportunity to be immersed in
a world almost unthinkable in quiet, safe,
stable Adelaide. Over 50 of our Anglican
Youth from this Diocese have already made
this journey – and the next opportunity in
January 2013 will see even more take the
risk of having their hearts opened by God to
a future they cannot yet imagine.
The Archbishop of Juba, The Most Reverend
Daniel Deng, exists on about $1000 a
month – in a country where petrol costs are
equivalent to Adelaide and many other costs
are not far behind. So we have pledged
direct support for him.
Land is being purchased to establish
medical clinics in Bor. As this project
develops and as local people are trained,
a network will be established providing
primary health care and basic supplies
for people whom even the provision of a
birthing kit costing a few dollars increases
the chances of a child surviving by more
than 50 per cent.
What is my hope for this connection with
Sudan? Firstly that we will be able to
recognise how deeply we are blessed by
being taken out of our safety and security and
comfortable spaces and connect with people
who are living exciting edges of the gospel.
Suff ering there has produced endurance, and
character, and hope in people who know
that the love of God has been poured into
their hearts. Secondly, that we may connect
here at home with those in South Sudan and
establish ways to support them.
In May and June 2012, together with
Andrew Marshall, I will be leading a group
of key leaders and people with skills to assist
in the projects we are undertaking. We
will travel to Juba and Bor. I wonder who
God will call to join us on this journey – as
companions travelling together or as those
who take up the invitation to work here
supporting our work.
One of the beautiful and encouraging
blessings of this experience has been that
the support, the youth involvement, the
leadership and the inspiring giving comes
from all of the diff erent colours and fl avours
and theological perspectives across our
Diocese. We are working together for God.
That is what matters.
We were greeted by people who
wept tears of joy simply because
we had come. We prayed with
people who had lost everything
material but who held the gospel
in their hands.
The Foreign Minister, Kevin Rudd, recently announced that the
Federal Government is going to match “dollar-for-dollar” any money
raised for the ongoing crisis in East Africa, throughout the months of
October and November 2011.
The Anglican Board of Mission (ABM) has been running an
Emergency Appeal for East Africa since the famine was declared in
July and this push by the government to support East Africa through
matching the eff orts of various government-approved agencies is
welcomed by ABM.
ABM’s Programs Director, Dr Julianne Stewart said, “We certainly
welcome this announcement and encourage dioceses around
Australia to promote this information in parishes and networks so
that those in need in East Africa can benefi t as the giving increases.
“This is a great encouragement to ABM and its Kenyan partner,
Ukamba Christian Community Services (UCCS) of the Anglican
Church of Kenya, who have been working tirelessly to bring food
and water relief to rural Kenyan families most greatly aff ected by the
relentless drought in the Horn of Africa,” she said.
The need for assistance in East Africa remains acute:
• More than 13 million people require urgent
humanitarian aid
• In Somalia 750,000 people are at risk of starvation
and 1.3 million children are acutely malnourished
• Unprecedented numbers of people are fl eeing their
homes for neighbouring countries
• The situation is being made worse by life-threatening
cholera and measles outbreaks in the region.
Dr Julianne Stewart said, “ABM supporters who have not yet given to
this important appeal or would like to give more have been given an
opportunity to really make their donation a signifi cant contribution.
If you donate $100 to ABM, the Australian Government will match it
with $100 and the people of East Africa will receive so much more.”
To donate or for more information please visit
www.abmission.org
Australian Government matches East Africa giving dollar-for-dollar
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with the sounds of Ian CarrigIan Carrig may not quite be the musical genius Mozart was, but he sure is close!
Ian is St Oswald’s longstanding Music Director, the fi rst Chair of the Adelaide Youth Orchestra,
a talented musician and composer, recipient of the Order of Australia Medal, a pharmacist,
and a dedicated husband and father. With a passion for music and the desire to help others,
Ian is a unique and treasured member of the Adelaide Anglican Community.
ADELAIDE IS ALIVE
A lifelong career in his pharmacy business
and musical adventures has left Ian even
more inspired to continue his passion. “Our
musical journey has opened up a whole
world of musical experiences. We have been
so blessed.”
A valued community member and
inspirational music contributor, Ian has gifted
the Adelaide music scene with his dedication
and creative genius. As Rev’d David Thornton-
Wakeford eloquently expresses, “Ian is a
wonderful family man, a gifted leader and
businessman, an exceptional musician and
committed Christian.”
Passionately working as Music Director at St Oswald’s Anglican Church in Parkside since
1980, Ian is a valued member and leader of the Church as well as a musical inspiration.
St Oswald’s David Thornton-Wakeford explains, “ Ian has provided opportunities
and strong leadership to performers at all levels and ages, and established a music
performance environment unique in Adelaide and well-known throughout Australia.”
2002, he has overseen the development
of a highly successful orchestral training
organisation, which continues to develop
musically,” David explains.
Through his position as fi rst Chair and
Honorary Life Member of the Adelaide Youth
Orchestra, Ian has encouraged and supported
young musicians as they strive to reach their
dreams. “The early days were tough trying
to get everything off the ground but now
the Orchestra is very solidly funded,” Ian says.
“I get so excited about kids and music. It is
so energising and they have such a high
standard of professionalism.”
In 2011 Ian was awarded an Order of Australia
medal for his longstanding commitment to
promoting South Australian musical talent.
Alongside these prestigious musical positions,
Ian has also had a career as a pharmacist
within his family business. “He has made a
substantial contribution to pharmacy and the
business community in Adelaide,” David says.
“Ian has always worked to support his habit
– his love of music.” Recently Ian handed the
management of the family business over to
his son, Patrick.
With more free time on his hands, Ian’s
passion for the things he loves is blossoming.
“Now that I am retired I am writing and
organising music and travelling more,” Ian
says. “I am also spending wonderful time with
my sweet, sweet wife, Helen.”
St Oswald’s has been gifted with Ian’s
outstanding dedication to the parish’s
community life and the musical development
of many young people. “To describe Ian’s
contribution as outstanding would be a
major understatement,” David says.
The parish is well known for its music ministry
and services and events are extremely
well attended thanks to Ian’s motivational
leadership. Ian’s skills, abilities, friendly charm
and musical off erings are cherished at St
Oswald’s as their rich all-age mix of bands,
choirs, and instrumental groups continue to
thrive.
“I have tried all sorts of wonderfully creative
musical things at St Oswald’s,” Ian says. “So
much of my religious expression is connected
to music – it is so much a part of who I am. I
would fi nd it very diffi cult to ignore a God
who sings.”
Ian has devoted his life to supporting his family,
but also his passion for music. His continuous
work at St Oswald’s is overwhelming as he
arranges music weekly for his parish and
inspires community faith, bringing people
together. According to David “Ian’s work at
St Oswald’s is just one small part of the large
canvas of his roles and infl uence.”
In addition to his work at St Oswald’s, Ian has
also assisted in building the famous Adelaide
Youth Orchestra. “As inaugural and continuing
Chair of the Adelaide Youth Orchestras since
fOCUS
“I would fi nd it very
diffi cult to ignore a
God who sings. “
At St Oswald’s we have aimed to make
the music an integral and signifi cant
part of the worship of God, involving
as many people of as many ages as
we can. We have maintained a high
creative level and always aimed for the
highest standard we can achieve with
the resources we have at the time.
We have tried to encourage input
from all who are interested. This has
required a fair amount of energy from
quite a few people but the rewards –
a thousandfold!
Ian’s vision for St Oswald’s
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fOCUS
Home and Community Care packages
(HACC) provide in-home assistance to
support people to remain independent
and in their own home. Services are tailored
around individual needs and include
domestic assistance, shopping, social
support, and personal care.
Acting General Manager, Seniors and Lifestyle
Support, Trevor Grant, says while we have an
ageing population, it is also a healthier one.
“People are living longer and remaining more
active,” Trevor says. “They are often 75 years
old before they require or ask for assistance in
their own home and it is not uncommon for
people to be in their mid-80s before needing
residential aged care.”
The home care packages are designed to
cater to individual needs. Some clients have
diffi culties with mobility and need someone
to do their shopping with or for them. Others
may need help with personal hygiene and
some just require a little social contact on a
regular basis. “Whatever their personal needs,
we encourage and support independence
because an independent person is a happy
person,” said Trevor.
The packages are available to frail people
65 years and over, (although in certain
circumstances younger clients may be
eligible) who require support to remain in
their own home.
For those living in the Onkaparinga City
Council region there are two programs
SUPPORT FOR INDEPENDENT LIVINGNobody wants to leave their home prematurely so Anglicare SA supports
people to live in their homes for as long as practically possible. Jenny Barrett
explores a range of home services which cater to individual needs and
encourage independence.
designed specifi cally to meet the needs of
the local elderly. The Housing Support for
Older People (HSOP) program assists frail,
fi nancially disadvantaged older people who
are renting or are homeless. Community
Aged Care Manager Marie Noble says
the program helps the elderly person to
explore their options and then act on
them, to achieve safe, secure and stable
accommodation. “This may mean moving
but not always” Marie says, “Either way it
is important to improve and sustain their
independence and links with the community.”
For those who wish to stay in their own
home but need assistance with maintenance,
Healthy Homes for Older People provides
a service. Marie says it is often diffi cult for
people to accept that they need support
in their own home. “For some people there
can be misplaced shame in ‘not coping’ and
therefore resistance to asking for help. Many
feel vulnerable and worthless if they can’t do
things for themselves which impacts on their
sense of identity and in turn contributes to
withdrawal and social isolation.” Marie said.
“For others, not coping with the practicalities
of maintaining a home signals for them a
perceived inevitable decline into an old
image of ‘old-aged homes’ .“
The Healthy Homes program helps the
client to assess their environment and
circumstances, decide what changes they
would like to make and then supports them
in achieving their goal/s. Healthy living and
sustaining links with the community are
the key focus. “It’s all about caring for the
little practical things so they don’t become
big ones,” Marie says.
“Just changing a light globe can become
an impossible task. A task that is very
expensive if a tradesman is available and
called in.
Czech ballet dancer Zora Semberova
performing as Juliet in Prokofi ev Romeo
and Juliet in 1938.
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Zora has regular home assistance from a
range of providers but one of her most
treasured is her weekly visit from Anglicare SA
carer Sue Bridgland.
Sue visits Zora for a couple of hours and helps
with shopping, dishes and general tidying
up around the home. “Zora is a wonderful
person,” Sue says. “Always happy, she doesn’t
complain, no matter how much pain she is in.”
Zora, a former ballerina, has the distinction
of being the fi rst woman to play the role of
Juliet in the 1938 production of Romeo and
Juliet at the Brno Opera House in the former
Czechoslovakia. Her kitchen is adorned with
old photos and more recent media articles.
Years of dancing and the strict regime of
training have taken their toll on her feet
and back. While she lacks mobility she has
a wicked sense of humour and still has the
stage presence that made her famous in her
home country. Sue says people still write to
Zora and she is a legend to many.
Zora taught dance at Flinders University for
10 years and one of her former students,
Jiri Kylian, went on to become a famous
choreographer in the Netherlands.
Zora plans to stay in her home until she
reaches 100 in March 2013. That month there
will be a concert staged in Prague in honour
of her 100th birthday, an event very special
to her and one she hopes to attend, if at all
possible.
Zora Semberova is
98 years old, has lost
most of her sight and
has poor hearing
but she is fi ercely
determined to remain
in her Clapham home
where she has lived
since 1968.
“I have a beautiful garden,”
she says. “I couldn’t have
anything better.”
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After years of planning and months of blood,
sweat and tears, the spectacular additions
to the iconic Glenelg church will be offi cially
opened on November 27 - Advent Sunday.
Archbishop Jeff rey Driver will oversee a
Celebration of Thanksgiving and Blessing of
the new building at a 10am Eucharist.
Eight years from concept to completion,
the redevelopment of St Peter’s Glenelg has
truly been a whole community project. A
resources committee was established in
2003 to review all of the resources – people,
buildings and investments – the parish
had available and the seeds for the current
beautiful development were sown.
The Rector at St Peter’s Glenelg, The Rev’d
Tony Tamblin, says “Our intention was always
to look to the future and see how the parish
could best serve the whole community. The
amazing building we now have truly refl ects
the outcome of this comprehensive review
of our resources.”
“This building will become a ‘living story’ to
help us reach out into the community.
“In the past we truly lacked usable gathering
spaces. Family friendly and exciting spaces
to worship were high priorities for the
Building Development Committee ably
managed by Ms Jayne Taylor and our
Administrative Offi cer Mrs Wendy Davis,”
Rev’d Tamblin says.
“We now have a wonderful space for people
to gather and a safe Sunday School area and
playroom.
“We also have an onsite administration
space and CCTV that will allow the church
to be open more during the day – providing
greater opportunity for the public and the
parish to connect.”
A highly complex part of the building
development process involved the
understanding of and acknowledgement of
State Heritage Requirements. In a nutshell,
the addition had to be in a modern style. It
needed clearly to have been built in 2011.
“Applying State Heritage Requirements to this
development has resulted in a masterful blend
of the new and the old,” Rev’d Tamblin says.
“The addition was built with matching stone
and glass but it is almost invisible, which is
the way we hoped it would be. This allows
The stunning development of the church building
at St Peter’s Glenelg uniquely combines treasured
Anglican tradition with an exciting and contemporary
space for worship and fellowship. Katrina McLachlan
discovers how the project has perfectly blended the
old with the new.
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people to still be able to see the old church
through the new building.”
“We have taken enormous care throughout
the whole project to respect the historical
aspects of the existing church while still
providing modern and user-friendly spaces
for worship.”
St Peter’s JAM Service (Just Add Music) on
the second Sunday of every month is one
of the many community worship events
that now fi ll the new space provided by the
development. JAM Sunday involves a band,
singing and preaching with a contemporary
and family friendly worship focus.
The Wednesday morning Toddler group
and St Peter’s ‘Sunday Kids’ Sunday School
are two more examples of community
gatherings that are also fl ourishing in the
expanded parish spaces.
“We have tried to keep the whole
community in mind throughout this whole
project,” Rev’d Tamblin says.
“Our greatest hope is that our development
of St Peter’s Glenelg will strengthen existing
relationships but also provide us with
opportunities to reach further into the
community.”
Photo above:
The Rev’d Sophie Relf-Christopher
and the Rev’d Tony Tamblyn
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KAIROSPRISON MINISTRYIn the darkest place imaginable a light glistens through the prison bars, and God makes his
way into the lives of inmates. Kairos Prison Ministry is an interdenominational Christian ministry
designed to challenge participants’ attitudes and encourage hope in a time of despair and
isolation. Rosyn Murphy discovers how Kairos serves both those in prison and their families and
friends running three distinct programs - Kairos Inside, Kairos Outside, and Kairos Torch.
and provides them with an opportunity to
interact with other families who understand
their situation.
Another important Kairos initiative is the
Kairos Torch Program which reaches out
to juvenile off enders. Young off enders are
encouraged to personally develop in a safe
and trusting community environment. The
program inspires positive self-esteem and
life choices with the aim of preventing future
transgressions.
Since its introduction to Mobilong Prison, over
250 inmates have completed a Kairos Program.
The past ten years have seen support from
many Anglicans, with Anglican members
including Bishop Stuart Smith and his wife
Margaret, who has now sadly passed away,
Reverend Alan Dutton and Reverend Dr Phillip
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Kairos is an ancient Greek word meaning
‘the right or opportune moment’. The Kairos
programs are all designed to reach those in
need at a critical time in their lives. Kairos
Inside reaches out to inmates in men’s and
women’s correctional centres around Australia.
The program is completely voluntary with
participants receiving support through
refl ection, hearing life stories, learning about
choice, recognition, and hope. In South
Australia the Mobilong Prison program runs for
three and a half days every six months.
While inmates are encouraged to take part
in this inspirational program, their families
and friends are also welcomed to participate
in Kairos Outside. This program supports the
families and friends of inmates who are often
the ‘forgotten victims’ of someone else’s crime
Aspinall. Reverend Alan Dutton, a member of
the State Council of Kairos in South Australia,
refl ects on his part in Kairos and his experience
in the prison.
Alan describes entering the Mobilong Prison
through “a tunnel of brick bars and razor
wire,” and greeting his fi rst guest with a hot
drink, which he explains was a surprise for
the inmate because they never get anything
brought to them. “I found that we actually had
much in common and how very human these
people are, how painful separation from loved
ones is, and our relationships built up during
the course and ongoing programs,” Alan says.
Kairos brings faith and worship to people who
have lost their way, hoping to change attitudes
and bring light into their lives again. “The Kairos
motto is listen, listen, love, love. We do not
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have to solve anyone’s problems; we simply
need to listen and to encourage them to make
good choices,” Alan explains.
An offi cial closing ceremony concludes each
Kairos Program and provides the opportunity
for participants to speak about their
experiences. Recently the Kairos Prison Ministry
Closing Ceremony at Mobilong Prison was
held on October 14. The prison allows Kairos to
invite 150 guests to this ceremony to provide
an opportunity for them to gain awareness of
the ministry and its impact on inmates. Many
guests describe the experience as inspirational.
The impact of the Kairos Programs is
substantial for both inmates and ministry
members. As Alan explains, “I am amazed at
the gentleness of many who are involved and
perhaps only surprised when more than one
man has said to me ‘I am glad that I came to
jail here and had the chance to turn my life
around’.”
CEO of Anglicare SA, Dr Lynn Arnold, also
refl ects on the experience of the closing
ceremony, describing it as a very moving and
inspiring occasion. “I found myself refl ecting
on what was the diff erence between the two
groups. There was absolutely no diff erence,
for we are all sinners by God’s law; the only
diff erence between the two groups was that
one had broken the world’s law,” explains Lynn.
The impact of the inmate’s faith, which had
thrived through the Kairos program, was
exuberating as Lynn explains “one person
said to me that his bridge to belief had been
destroyed when he was a child but the Kairos
course had enabled that bridge to be rebuilt”.
Volunteers and fi nancial assistance are
appreciated by Kairos but as Alan explains,
“the best way to assist Kairos Prison Ministry
is through prayer”. Kairos team members will
continue to support inmates and their families
across Australia, helping them to transform
their lives and reduce the cycle of reoff ending.
Good company, beautiful surroundings and a cup of tea – who could
ask for more than that? Well if this sounds like the perfect way for you to
spend a few hours then St Peter’s Cathedral would like you to join them
as a “welcomer”.
During the year more than 40,000 people visit the Cathedral. They include
tourists, students, pilgrims, people who drop in for a moment of prayer
or contemplation, local groups and South Australians visiting one of
Adelaide’s most beautiful buildings.
If you have an interest in the cultural, religious or heritage value of
the Cathedral and enjoy meeting people then there are morning and
afternoon “welcomer” sessions every day that might suit you.
“Welcomers” greet visitors, and wherever possible engage with the visitor
to make the visit a memorable and fulfi lling experience. There are no set
procedures for greeting visitors “welcomers” just need to be themselves
and approach visitors in a way that is appropriate.
There are a number of pamphlets and booklets with details of specifi c
aspects of the fabric of the Cathedral to assist “welcomers” with answers
to questions they may be asked but don’t worry you are not expected to
be a tour guide.
“Welcomers” are involved in an important aspect of the ministry of the
church. It will provide you with the opportunity to meet people from a
diverse range of backgrounds and cultures.
Frank Hill has been volunteering at the Cathedral for many years and
enjoys it enormously.
“I love the Cathedral and I so enjoy meeting the visitors,” Frank says. “The
best thing is when overseas visitors come to visit the Cathedral and we
see how surprised and engaged they are with its beauty.”
If you would like to be part of the team at St Peter’s Cathedral then please
contact any of the following:
• Welcomer Coordinator : Daryl Farnham
• The Acting Dean : Rev Mark Sibly
• The Precentor : Rev Jenny Wilson or the Cathedral Offi ce all on
telephone (08) 8267 4551
Calling for Cathedral Volunteers
“The Kairos motto is:
Listen, listen,
Love, love”
Volunteers for years... Andrew Cheesman,
Shirley Andersson, Sylvia Bridgman, Frank
Hill, Chris Chong, Robert Birks , Ossy Grotto.
Since going through dramatic changes over
the past two years, the College is expanding
in a number of unique ways. Principal of
St Barnabas’, Dr Matthew Anstey, is keen to
express to the broader community the range
of new and exciting study options available
for students interested in studying in 2012.
“We are introducing an Honours Program to
our existing University Certifi cate, Diploma
and Bachelor of Theology,” Dr Anstey says.
“We are also off ering six postgraduate courses
including Master of Theology and Master
of Ministry, Graduate Diploma in Theology,
Doctor of Ministry and PhD.”
All students studying at the College receive
their tertiary awards from Charles Sturt
University via its affi liation with St Mark’s
National Theological Centre.
Although the courses are professionally
recognised, Dr Anstey wants to encourage
is studying a Bachelor of Theology at the
College as she moves toward her dream of
being ordained as an Anglican Priest. As Sue
says “I’m a pretty good example of someone
who has come here from a secular job and
has not studied theology or done a Bachelor’s
degree and I really think if I can do it, anybody
can do it.”
The College fosters a prayerful environment
for staff and students who come together
in a dynamic learning community. “We eat
together, pray together and learn together.
It’s not purely the students learning and
the lecturers teaching…we are all learning
together,” Dr Anstey says.
One of the most exciting developments at
the College, is the twenty or so lecturing staff
that have been brought together from seven
diff erent denominations and all walks of life.
This has helped to create a broad and rich
DISCOVER THE JOY
anyone interested in study to consider St
Barnabas’. “In the past, people have seen
theological education as something just
for the clergy, but it’s actually something
anyone can do. This is theological education
for everyone and anyone. We have a spread
of men and women from all walks of life and
ages - students in their 20s right up to their
70s.”
While some students are studying to be
ordained, others attending include chaplains,
retirees, clergy pursuing professional
development, people planning an academic
career in theology and people who want to
understand the Bible and Christian faith in
a deeper way. “Many people study theology
because it is something they have always
wanted to do,” Dr Anstey says.
Current St Barnabas’ student Sue Burgess is
certainly enthusiastic about the College. Sue
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Exciting things are happening at St Barnabas’ Theological College. The College has grown
fi ve-fold in just two years and Georgia Aish reports on the many opportunities for study and
personal development available to those with an interest in theology.
The Rev’d Dr Matthew Anstey with
the Rev’d Sonya Paterson who is
studying a Bachelor of Theology
environment for learning that continues to
attract students to the College.
To illustrate the exceptional growth of
the College over the past two years, Dr
Anstey explains that the College has over
40 students enrolled for 2012, compared to
just eight students in 2010. That’s a 500 per
cent growth in just two years. The College
has also rebranded itself with a new online
presence, has recently launched its Revelations
newsletter, and is planning to restart the
Friends of St Barnabas’ for supporters and
alumni.
Trialled throughout semester two this year
was the process of ‘auditing’, where interested
people are able to sit in on a subject purely for
enjoyment and interest. ‘Auditing’ students do
not have to do assessments, and are invited
to all College social and worship events. After
such a successful trial period the College will
extend the program into 2012.
For people who are working or those from the
country interested in studying, the College
will also be off ering exciting, intensive mode
courses in 2012 with minimal contact hours.
“It is specifi cally designed for working and rural
people, giving them a chance to attend just
three times over a fourteen week semester -
two half-Saturdays and two full days - while
completing the readings and assessments
in-between,” Dr Anstey says.
Sue encourages anyone to have a go .“You
grow in knowledge and you grow as a
person as you study; you learn more and you
understand more and you can impart that to
others”.
If you are interested in studying at St Barnabas’,
semester one begins in March 2012 with the
fi nal cut-off date for enrolment December 1.
People interested in ‘auditing’ subjects can
contact the College up until February.
Looking forward to 2012 Dr Anstey says,
“Every now and then, in our Christian journey,
we fi nd ourselves involved in something
special, something unexpected, something
transformative for all involved. These are kairos
moments, when we sense that God is at work
in life-giving and renewing ways. That’s how I
feel about St Barnabas’ as we approach 2012
and I want others to join us.”
For information about all courses on off er
please visit www.sbtc.org.au or contact
Jayne Taylor (Academic Administrator) on
(08) 8416 8442 or [email protected]
Generate is a program which helps young people and their
families in Adelaide’s northern suburbs to escape the trap of
intergenerational unemployment.
One of Australia’s most recognised and experienced executive
chefs, Simon Bryant, led a team of top regional SA chefs
comprising Saskia Beer (Barossa Farm Produce), Paul Birchell
(Wild Mulberry, Robe, representing the Limestone Coast), Ben
Sommariva (The Kitchen Door, McLaren Vale), Tim Bourke
(Southern Ocean Lodge, Kangaroo Island), and Tony Hart
(InterContinental, Adelaide Hills).
Guests indulged in regional culinary delights from Paul’s Robe
lobster bisque to Tony’s pink lady apple tart tartin, matched
with fi ne wine and served by students of Adelaide’s famed
International College of Hotel Management and students from
St Peter’s Collegiate School for Girls.
Generate is not government sponsored – it is funded entirely
by the Archbishop’s Appeal, so every dollar raised at the Great
Chefs of Adelaide Lunch is so important to maintaining another
twelve months’ funding of Generate. It helps not just this
generation but future generations, and the community at large.
MC for the lunch was Channel 9’s Brenton Ragless.
Entertainment was provided by young Grace Bawden, an
Adelaide opera singer with amazing talent and the event closed
with a performance by the South Australian Pipes and Drums.
GREAT CHEFS More than 310 guests attended the
16th Annual Great Chefs of Adelaide
Lunch and raised $100,000 towards
the Archbishop’s Appeal for Generate.
Photo above: Archbishop Jeff rey Driver, Simon Bryant and His
Excellency Rear Admiral Kevin Scarce, Governor of South Australia.
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Archbishop Jeff rey Driver delivered his Synod
Presidential Address at St Peter’s Cathedral on
Friday October 21, refl ecting on the previous
twelve months in the life of the Adelaide
Diocese and highlighting a number of
important social issues.
The Archbishop called on the Anglican
Church to support changes to the
constitution to more appropriately recognise
the place of Australia’s fi rst peoples in the
history and life of our nation.
The Archbishop made the point that a panel
established by the Federal Government has
highlighted that not all citizens are treated
equally under the Australian constitution.
The panel is proposing a Referendum in 2013
as there are two sections of the constitution
that presently allow discrimination at a State
level. One section eff ectively allows people
to be disenfranchised on the basis of race
and the other allows the creation of particular
legislation on the basis of race.
“I do not believe that these clauses represent
the hopes and aspirations of Australians for
the 21st century,” the Archbishop said.
“Changing these clauses will be an
important symbol of healing for Aboriginal
people, particularly for people of the stolen
generation.”
The Archbishop also asked for both major
political parties to take a positive approach to
the on-shore processing of asylum seekers.
“It is time the politically driven approach to
this issue was ended. The approach by both
parties to asylum seekers in recent times
has reinforced negative myths and fears and
betrayed the generosity of the Australian
people.
“There is a lack of morality in the present
Government’s determination to use the fate
of asylum seekers to disrupt the business
plan of people smugglers. This is the same as
using the victims of crime to stop criminals.
People smugglers need to be stopped by
direct action, not by playing politics with
vulnerable people,” the Archbishop said.
Continuing the theme of community support
the Archbishop highlighted the need for a
discussion about urban ecology as we look to
the future and the shape of our city.
“The riots in the UK in August sent alarms
bells ringing in many cities, as we asked
whether these things could happen in our
city,” the Archbishop said.
“As our cities grow they can become places of
belonging…or they can become places of exile.
They can be neighbourhoods where people
feel they are at home, or they can be places
where people feel they can trash their shops,
steal Gucci jeans and escape into the night.
“Adelaide began with a vision for a diff erent
city and I am asking our leaders, particularly
our new Premier, to engage the people of this
state in a conversation about the shape of
Adelaide towards 2050.”
Issues of human sexuality are being debated
both in the wider community and in the
Church. In the wider community, of course,
there is an ongoing debate about same sex
relationships and marriage. In the Church
the issue includes the ordination of gay and
lesbian people in same-sex relationships.
In his Presidential Address the Archbishop
stated that the Anglican Church of Australia
is not likely to change its position on issues
of human sexuality in the shorter term, but
said “it is still important that people engage
with each other, and listen to each other
respectfully”.
“Even where there are diff ering views, I
believe that in the Church we are called
to respectful listening and I am looking to
establish some ‘safe-space’ conversations on
these themes in the coming year.”
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Award-winning principal encouraging students to dream and achieve
Fiona Godfrey is an incredible role model for
students and staff at St Peter’s Collegiate Girls
School and says going to work is an absolute
pleasure. As principal, Fiona has made some
amazingly successful strategic changes
while blossoming in her role and winning a
prestigious Telstra Business Women’s Award.
“I feel I am really privileged in that I get to
work with inspiring young women (my
students) every day,” she said.
It is Fiona’s commitment to her position, hard
work and determination that have been
recognised with the award.
“When I was approached to nominate,
I thought it would be a great way to
recognise those around me who have
assisted me in taking St Peter’s Girls School
from being a great school to a school that
is able to off er more choice to our students,
better facilities and a guaranteed future,”
Fiona said.
Held annually, the awards are a highlight of
the Australian business calendar recognising
the achievements of some of Australia’s most
inspiring women. From their launch in 1995, the
awards have continued to turn the spotlight
onto exceptional business women and
encourage others to reach their own goals.
“The Telstra Business Women’s Awards bring
together a remarkable group of women from
a range of professions – all of whom work
incredibly hard. It is great to be recognised
alongside other talented and successful
business woman,” Fiona said.
Fiona was nominated in the categories of
‘Community and Government’ and ‘Business
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FIONA GODFREY
Photo: Principal Fiona
Godfrey with Year 8 students:
Laura Falconer, Cindy Lam
and Shannon Douglas
Innovation.’ She won the South Australian
Community and Government Award for her
focus and desire to make St Peter’s Girls the
very best school experience for all students
by helping young women fulfi l their potential.
“I strive to highlight my ambition, passion
and personal pride in an eff ort to inspire and
motivate staff and attract prospective families
to the school,” Fiona said.
Fiona began as principal in 2008 and
faced the exceptionally hard task of
building enrolment numbers in a
massively competitive market. She did
this by implementing a number of plans
to encourage community support and
allay their concerns. Changes included a
restructure of management, the introduction
of a multi-faceted growth program and
dynamic curriculum off erings. She also
established a foundation to upgrade facilities
at the Stonyfell location.
Board of Directors member, Mr Bruce Linn,
said “Under Fiona’s guidance the school has
grown strongly, with a broader and more
dynamic curriculum, fi nancial stability and
infrastructure renewal”.
The changes have resulted in success in
several areas over the past three years.
Enrolments have grown, Early Learning
Centre numbers are up and the budget
surplus has grown by 75 per cent. “Fiona’s
award acknowledges that under Fiona’s
leadership, we as a community have
contributed to driving the success of the
school in providing a quality education for
our girls,” Mr Linn said.
In her acceptance speech Fiona said she
hopes to continue to encourage her students
to dream big. “If I do nothing else at St Peter’s
Girls School, it is my desire that I (and others
in the school) empower our graduates to
have a go at what they want to do – not what
society tells them they should do.
“I am truly in awe of their talents, their
aspirations and their lack of fear to have a go
at any line of work or vocation,” she said.
Fiona will travel to the Telstra Business Awards
National Finals in Melbourne in November.
Last term the Primary School students at St Columba College
made a fantastic response to the plight of the people of East
Africa suff ering so dreadfully as a result of the current famine.
The Gospel calls us to reach out and help those in need and the
students did just that.
During the term the students learnt about what was happening
in East Africa and many students found the enormity of the crisis
overwhelming. Classes focused on what could be done to help
and the students looked at what a relatively small amount of
money could achieve. Amazingly $40 can provide a hygiene kit
for a family and $75 can provide nutritious food for 150 children.
During week nine of the term the students began each day
in prayer for the people of East Africa and throughout the
week their action was built on prayer. A number of fundraising
activities were organised throughout the week – Year’s 1 and 3
organised a Tug of War Competition, Years 2 and 4 had a Coin
Line Event, Year 5 made and sold badges and Reception and
Year 6 collected bottles and cans to claim the deposit.
Staff also held fundraising events including an auction and a
movie. The week concluded with a Liturgy to celebrate the work
that had been done in God’s name and to give thanks for the
opportunity to make a diff erence to those in need.
Thanks must go to Mrs. Tracey Bradley who played a signifi cant
role in organising the fundraising event. The total amount raised
was in excess of $7250 and will be donated to the East Africa
Appeal supported by the Anglican Board of Mission.
Support through prayer and hard workBy Jane Bailey
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A positive and rewarding journey
This next trip, The Journey, will visit Vietnam.
While away the students will be responsible
for planning, booking, selecting food and
travelling independently, while closely being
supported by St John’s staff . Students will be
immersed in the local culture, visit historic
sites, visit and volunteer at an orphanage
and experience the wonder of international
travel.
The Journey is divided into three
components: Travel, Service and R&R.
The travel component will see them move
through Vietnam taking in the sights of
Hanoi, Halong Bay, walking and staying with
the Northern Vietnamese hill-tribes in Sapa.
The service component of the journey
will see the students meet and work
alongside the Vietnamese students from
KOTO restaurant and training centre. KOTO,
which stands for know one, teach one, was
established by Jimmy Pham, an Australian
Vietnamese, to provide training for homeless
and orphaned children. Jimmy recently
visited St John’s Grammar and shared his
story with the Year 7 and 8 students. The
students will also visit and work in an
orphanage with disabled children on the
outskirts of Saigon.
Earlier this year a group of 15 St John’s Grammar School students embarked on a life-changing
month long trip to Vietnam and Cambodia. The trip was such a success and resulted in
such noticeable changes in the students’ outlook, behaviour and sense of compassion and
responsibility that we have been inspired to off er a similar opportunity to students currently in
Years 8 and 9.
The R&R portion will be determined by
the students prior to departure but could
involve snorkelling, cooking classes and
more.
Experiences like this provide an opportunity
for children to see life through the eyes
of others and develop a deeper sense of
compassion. Such charity work not only
provides teenagers with the sense of
achievement and satisfaction of helping
others but also assists in their development
into caring, broad minded, socially aware
citizens who feel positive about their own
lives and potential.
The Archbishop joined a group of dedicated and
enthusiastic St Andrew’s students recently to cut
vegetables and make soup to support those in the
community who need a warm and healthy meal.
The “Soup Kitchen” is a project established by St
Andrew’s School as part of their association with
UNESCO. This initiative allows all Upper Primary
students the opportunity to donate their time and
produce to make hearty soup.
Children volunteer to work in the Soup Kitchen once
each term and spend their lunchtime chopping
vegetables and starting the process of making soup.
St Andrew’s School teacher, Jill Ponting, oversees the
Soup Kitchen and liaises with the Salvation Army.
The soup is delivered to the Salvos each week for
distribution wherever it is needed.
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COLLEGE
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Ph: 8555 5755
PEDARE
CHRISTIAN
COLLEGE
2-30 Surrey Farm
Drive, Golden
Grove.
Ph: 8280 1700
PULTENEY
GRAMMAR
SCHOOL
190 South Terrace,
Adelaide.
Ph: 8216 5555
ST. ANDREW’S
SCHOOL
22 Smith Street,
Walkerville.
Ph: 8168 5555
ST. COLUMBA
COLLEGE
President Avenue,
Andrew’s Farm.
Ph: 8254 0600
ST. JOHN’S
GRAMMAR
SCHOOL
29 Gloucester
Avenue, Belair.
Ph: 8278 2233
ST. PETER’S
COLLEGE
Hackney Road,
St. Peter’s.
Ph: 8362 3451
ST. PETER’S
COLLEGIATE
GIRLS’ SCHOOL
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According to School Chaplain, the Reverend
Dr Theo McCall, the students undertook
outstanding work while away in Fiji. “St Peter’s
College places a great emphasis on mission
and service, particularly in terms of ‘giving
something back’ to the community. The
students’ trip to Fiji refl ects the spiritual values
we try and model: that everyone is loved by
God and that we have a responsibility to care
for others, especially those less fortunate than
us,” Dr McCall said.
After sorting through a large number of
applications from the Year 11 cohort, a group
of twelve boys together with some staff
members made the trip to Fiji. This was by
no means a holiday as there was hard work
involved away from the comfort of home.
St Peter’s College teacher and coordinator of
the trip, Mr Paul Hadfi eld said “The teachers
and others involved in the project were
amazed to see how the boys responded to
this project and in particular their desire to
• The construction of two houses, with the
third built this year
• Assisting in the construction of shops and
kindergarten and maintenance work
• Provision of suffi cient funds to help connect
electricity to the village
• Digging of trenches to fl ood-proof houses
and vegetation of verges to prevent soil
erosion
• Supply of wash troughs to houses, tools,
and clothing
• Manufacture and supply numerous
educational aids for the kindergarten and
supply of sporting goods to neighbouring
primary school
• Supplied medical equipment to the Village
and to the Lautoka Hospital.
A group of Year 11 boys from St Peter’s College have just returned from spending
time in Fiji where they worked on building projects in one of the villages. The main
aim of the trip was to support the poorest of Fijians in the village of Koroipita in the
hope that educating the children may break the cycle of poverty that exists there.
Saints boys on a missionBy Tracy McNamara
want to help those signifi cantly less fortunate
than themselves. The interactions of the
boys with the children in the village and the
support they gave to one another was quite
powerful to witness.”
Prior to leaving for Fiji, the boys undertook
fundraising activities with the support of the
School via the Mission Guild. This enabled the
participants to achieve a number of tangible
outcomes including the construction of a
house and substantial donations for the Fijian
people. The trip to Fiji has now become a
Saints tradition with this trip being the sixth
one undertaken by students and staff from
the School. The achievements over this time
have been quite remarkable and importantly,
made a tangible diff erence to the people of
the village.
Some of these include the following:
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PEOPLE AND eVENTS
Do you feel your voice is not being heard
at Parish Council meetings? Are you
hesitant about speaking at Synod? Well
the Church in Society Ministry Unit is
hosting an informal gathering for women
to encourage and support them in having
their voice and opinions heard.
If you are a parish councillor, or
considering standing for parish council,
a Synod representative, warden, member
of clergy or interested in encouraging
women in these ministries this is for you.
Morning tea will be served on arrival and
from 10.45- 12.00 we will hear from three
speakers; a lay woman, a clergy woman
and Larraine Mumford from Anglicare
who is experienced in encouraging women
to speak up and be heard. There will also
be the opportunity for questions and
discussion.
Come along and join us for all or part of
the morning on Saturday February 4 from
10 am – 12 noon in the Cynthia Poulton
Hall, St Peter’s Cathedral.
Enquiries: (08) 8365 6996
Women’s Voices Being Heard
Communities of Hope
Facilitators and speakers at the “Anglican Parishes as Communities of Hope Workshop”
Pictured from top left Jill Rivers, David Covington Groth, Peter Burke, Lange Powell, Marian Giles,
Kathy Atkinson, Darryle Nottle.
More than 40 people gathered at St Luke’s Whitmore Square for a second workshop
on the theme “Anglican parishes as communities of hope” on Saturday September 17.
Participants included people from parishes and Anglicare involved in or interested in
parish community engagement. There were speakers from several parish based projects
and group discussions on diff erent models and their eff ectiveness. Ideas for the future
were also generated. The workshop was jointly sponsored by the Church in Society
Ministry Unit (CISMU) and the Joint Anglicare – Diocese of Adelaide Parish Partnerships
Committee (JADAPP). A further workshop on this theme is planned for 2012.
After over thirty years in Anglican ministry in the UK, Sidney and Jackie Green
emigrated to Adelaide in South Australia in late 2004. It was at this time they became
part of the ministry of The Bush Church Aid Society of Australia (BCA) after being
encouraged to learn about mission in Australia through BCA by long-term supporters
and Committee members, Ray and Margaret Kidney. Now Australian citizens, the
Greens spent a month ministering on Kangaroo Island in March this year followed by
a locum cover in Ceduna (an early BCA medical mission centre) in August.
When Jackie turned 70 this year, she decided she didn’t want any presents but
instead encouraged donations to BCA. She managed to raise over $700 which will go
towards supporting BCA’s Field Staff in regional and remote parts of Australia.
If you would like to fi nd out more about BCA, please visit our website:
www.bushchurchaid.com.au
Presents for the Bush
Art Gallery Christmas TourThe Right Rev’d Ian George would
like to invite anyone with an interest
or appreciation for art to attend his
Christmas Art Gallery Tour. The date this
year is December 8 at 2pm at the South
Australian Art Gallery on North Terrace.
All are welcome.
PLACES
Bishop Garry Weatherill was farewelled from the Province of South
Australia at Evensong in St Peter’s Cathedral, on Sunday October 9.
Bishop Garry, after 10 years in the Diocese of Willochra was
enthroned as the 10th Bishop of Ballarat on Saturday November 5.
Many gathered at the Cathedral to say farewell, and wish Bishop
Garry every blessing for his new ministry in the Province of Victoria.
Bishop Garry’s farewell
I am from YWAM Adelaide and St Lukes Church, Whitmore
Square, and would like to raise some funds for mission work
in Africa and New Guinea. Could you please let members of
your congregation know that I am willing to do any basic
gardening or labouring work for a donation. You can see my
recent fundraising venture at www.berniesfundraisers.com.
My heart is very much to help the poor and needy overseas
and I am hoping this will prove to be a good way I can be of
service. Contact me, Bernie, on the above email address or
on 0413 355 616 .
Trying to raise money for worthy causes
Mrs. Lindy Driver and The Rev’d Barbara Bonifant.
Quilt of HappinessA magnifi cent hand made queen size quilt has been donated to
the Archbishop’s Relief and Development Appeal. The “Bluebird
of Happiness” quilt is being raffl ed to raise funds for the Appeal
(Anglican Board of Missions, Australia). Drawn on the March 25
2012 there are 3000 tickets being sold at $2 each. For tickets please
contact the Adelaide Diocese Church Offi ce on (08) 8305 9350.
The Episcopal Consecration of The Reverend Dr Tim Harris was
held on the November 20 in St Peter’s Cathedral. The Most
Reverend Jeff rey Driver ordained Dr Harris as Assistant Bishop in
the Diocese of Adelaide.
The Reverend Lyn McRostie will be commissioned as Parish Priest
of the Parish of Elizabeth on Tuesday November 29.
On Saturday November 26 at 10am in St Peter’s Cathedral we will
be celebrating the laying on of hands for the Ordination of Priests.
Those to be ordained to the diaconate are:
Ben Bleby (Largs Bay) and Stephen Daughtry (Belair)
Those to be ordained to the priesthood are:
Sue Burgess (Stirling), Natasha Darke (Fullarton), David MacGillivray
(Gawler), Sonya Paterson (Stirling), Sophie Relf-Christopher
(Glenelg)
The Adelaide Diocese
On Christmas day at 11.30 am at St Luke’s Church
Whitmore Square we are having a lunch that is open to
anyone who wants to enjoy a great time of food, fun and
fellowship.
We have presents for the kids, prizes and you will be
looked after by our caring volunteers. Please let those
you may know that are lonely or struggling in some way
that they are very welcome. For further details contact
the church on 8231 4149. Also if anyone wants to donate
goods for the lunch or towards the Christmas hampers
they can drop them at the church between 9am -4pm.
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