Guardian Advent 2016

ADVENT 2016

THE MAGAZINE OF THE ANGLICAN DIOCESE OF ADELAIDE

The Roasting Reverend

INSIDE: Adelaide elects new Archbishop

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THE ANGLICAN GUARDIAN Published by the Diocese of Adelaide Edited by Peter March Phone: (08) 8305 9350 Fax: (08) 8305 9399 Email: pmarch@adelaideanglicans.com www.adelaideanglicans.com Layout by Alex Gatley agatley@adelaideanglicans.com Subscriptions: Diocesan Office 18 King William Rd, North Adelaide 5006 Phone: (08) 8305 9350 Printed by Lane Print & Post Phone: (08) 8179 9900 www.laneprint.com.au The Guardian is a member of The Australasian Religious Press Association

Christ’s manger

By Dawn Colsey After the labour and pain of the birth, Mary cradles the child in weary joy, rests him in the softest place, the hay where the animals eat.

How subtle God’s ways.

The one who will work for us and feed us, who has completed his work and feeds us still, sleeps - where faithful animals, the working ox and donkey, the cow and sheep who give us food, seek their nourishment.

We celebrate and wonder at the simplicity and humility of Presence.

Earth and heaven meet in starlight and song.

Ann Nadge is The Guardian’s Poetry Editor.

Submissions of no more than 20 lines can be sent to ann_nadge@yahoo.com

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LIGHT OVERCOMES THE DARKNESS Bishop Tim Harris - Administrator (Sede Vacante)

Profound truth can be expressed in very straightforward language.

This is especially true of the Gospel of John, where one of the opening verses assures us: ‘The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it’ (NIV).

Anyone who has endured periods of darkness in which shadows threaten, noises seem twice as loud, vision is limited and our spirits struggle to remain hopeful will relate to the evocative power of this imagery. We find comfort and greater vision with the benefit of a strong, bright light.

Similarly, light is one of the most effective security measures. Those with something to hide, or wanting to evade scrutiny in the act of some form of mischief, will avoid being exposed by light. Our first response when investigating noises in the dark is usually to turn on the lights.

through to the imagery of the heavenly city depicted in Revelation 21, where there is no need for the sun and moon to reflect light, for the glory of God is the light, and the Lamb the lamp.

Martin Luther King Jnr said “Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that.” We live in times where the darkness of evil, terror and hatred is intent on instilling fear and anxiety, whether by violent action or hurtful words.

The Christmas season is not a momentary diversion from the realities of life, nor a brief pause for goodwill before the rough and tumble of things resume. As we process significant times of change globally, and seek assurance that “all is well”, the entry of the infant of Nazareth known as Jesus (Yeshua) marks the greatest of all turning points in history.

Yet the truth behind this verse is more profound than evocative associations. It takes us deeper, especially as we reflect John’s narrative of Jesus in John 8:11 “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.”

Jesus came with a mission, one that culminated in him bearing the full weight of ultimate darkness being hurled against him upon the cross (betrayal, corruption, injustice, bullying, abuse, state sanctioned terrorism).

Yet it was in the very darkness of the tomb that the powers of evil were ultimately overthrown, and our Lord gloriously emerged bringing a new dawn, characterised by light, life and love.

This is a truth as far-reaching as the entire Scriptural narrative, from the breath/spirit of God transforming the threatening darkness in Genesis 1:2,

I pray that you may all find renewed faith, hope and joy as together we reflect on the momentous truths embodied in the gospel Christmas narratives.

On the cover: Ben Cosford roasting his ethically

sourced coffee beans

contents

4 FAITH 4

Where Were You When

6 FOCUS 6

The Roasting Reverend

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Cause I Gotta Have Faith, Faith, Faith

10 Synod Elects Geoff Smith To Be

Next Archbishop of Adelaide

10 Synod Recognises An

Exemplary Effort

11 Unity Of Spirit On Show At Synod 12 Welsh Christian Walk from

Bethlehem to Egypt For Refugees

4 SCHOOLS 13 Positive Community Role Models

14 COMMUNITY 14 Art Prize Another Great Success 14 Ian Carrig Anthology CD Launch 15 Film Review: Moana

Photo: Alexis Kaczmarek

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“Where Were You When…”

by Rev'd Grant Bullen ‘Where were you when mankind first walked on the moon?’ (I was in a crowded school library watching on a tiny portable TV.) ‘Where were you on September 11, 2001?’ (I was in a staff meeting at Holy Trinity, New York, just a short subway ride away from the action.) These are public anniversaries where the commentators say that on this day, in this moment, the whole world changed. They’re public in the sense that they are common to us all, days we all remember, and we can measure our own life’s journey against them.

Christmas is the dominant public anniversary of western civilisation.

It was regarded as so significant that the calendar of known human history to that point was wound back to zero. From then on all history would be regarded as either before or after this one day when the whole world changed. It is the most dramatic statement of change, the most powerful public anniversary.

Everything is different now! It is an entirely new world.

An enquiring mind, especially now that the western world is no longer Christian, might well ask… How was the world changed by the coming of Jesus Christ? It’s a reasonable question.

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In a Christmas sermon (2005) during his time as Archbishop of Canterbury, Rowan Williams argued that the first Christmas was the moment when an entirely new vision of the value of humanity, of each and every person, was introduced into the world. The ancient world dominated by Rome saw human life as essentially disposable.

We all know of the gladiators, prisoners who were slaughtered for public entertainment. And perhaps we’re aware of how torture, mass execution and even genocide were regular and accepted methods of state policy. But less well known is the reality of slavery – a huge percentage of the empire’s population placed at the disposal (literally) of their masters.

And about how handicapped, female or simply inconvenient children could be left exposed on rubbish dumps to die as an accepted social necessity. But with the coming of Christianity, a new vision, a new light dawned, where every human life was precious because they mattered to God. This high value of life entered the general consciousness of the western world, and it so effectively changed everything, that we who live in the 21st century after this anniversary, accept it as a given norm, and never recognise that it was ever any different.

Rowan Williams argues that if we did remember how the world was once so very different, Christmas might have a different meaning to the trivialised consumer-orientated romanticism of current popular culture. And he reminds us that the temptation to slip back into the darkness of ancient

Rev'd Grant Bullen

morality and practice is very much still with us. He wryly notes that some western leaders now indeed argue that post-September 11, torture and even summary execution are morally acceptable in order to protect the security of the state… an argument offered by many ancient kings and emperors before the first Christmas.

And of course, King Herod in the Christmas story itself! (Matthew 2.1618) But, Williams maintains, such behaviour cannot escape the light of Christ.

“It isn’t that we have left Roman-style inhumanity entirely behind; what has changed is that no-one now could possibly take these things for granted without coming up against a challenge

from most of the imaginative and moral currents of our European and Middle Eastern cultural history… A vision has been introduced into the world that cannot be expelled.”

I suspect that for many of us, however, it is the personal not the public anniversaries that have most obviously and powerfully touched our lives. For me then, it feels as if the day I married my wife or the day my daughter was born has had far more influence on my life than the day Armstrong stepped onto the moon.

But Christmas lives in both dimensions – that is, it is not only a world anniversary but also profoundly personal. For people of faith, we keep

this festival as a reminder of Christ (quite literally) being born into our lives. There is nothing sentimental or romantic about this, nor is it a matter of dogma. Christians can literally list in terms of observable change, how everything in our lives has been affected because of the coming of Christ into our personal world of feelings, thoughts and behaviour. Each and every anniversary is a celebration and a renewal of this anniversary.

The preceding season of Advent challenges us to be ready for Christ to be born once more into our lives. Are we preparing our hearts and minds to be a fertile womb? Are we open? Will we cooperate with the flow of God’s love? Are we ready for a new vision, a

new inspiration, so that it may be true of us… that from this day, nothing will ever be the same again?

Christians can literally list in terms of observable change, how everything in our lives has been affected because of the coming of Christ into our personal world of feelings, thoughts and behaviour.

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The Roasting

Reverend

by Peter March

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Ben Cosford

Soul City Roasters (SCR) is a specialty coffee roaster based in Adelaide, South Australia that was started by the Rev’d Ben Cosford back in 2009.

The venture originated with Ben roasting ethically sourced coffee beans in his garage, “I began with a popcorn popper, which I learnt to roast on from my Father in Law, then I invested in a couple of bigger machines until this year I got ‘Arty’ (short for Arthur, Ben’s Father in Law’s middle name).”

“I’d been roasting for myself for a number of years and enjoyed coffee roasting and so thought, ‘this is a skill that I have and enjoy,’ it’d be great to make a business of it.”

Ben, who is also the Chaplain at St Andrew’s School and is a Minister at St John's Anglican Church Salisbury, describes SCR as a small business with a big dream, “Our vision is to eventually give new arrivals to

Australia work experience, and employment as we grow. We’ve already been working in our local community to make recently settled Australians feel welcome and included by sharing meals and holding events so that we can all get to know each other.”

Ben is buoyed by the response of the public so far, “People love the coffee, but more so, people love what I’m trying to achieve through the goals of the business, in employing refugees, so people are loyal to the brand in knowing what it stands for.”

Having gained the support of AnglicareSA and Welcome to Australia, Ben recently launched the ‘Soul City Roasters Refugee Employment Commitment’, “We’ve been working to set up the infrastructure so that eventually we can provide paid employment opportunities in the coffee roasting and making business and hopefully set a path for a career in hospitality in a welcoming community.”

“Ultimately I want people from other countries to come to know Jesus. In Salisbury the nations have come to us, from places where it’s very difficult to hear the Gospel message, but they’ve come here now and we’re in an environment where we can share Jesus with people in a place that’s much safer and the opportunities are abounding.”

“I don’t ever want to be running the business full time myself, I want to have refugees raised up to run the business, and have it be a really helpful thing for others.”

Soul City Roasters are offering free shipping on all orders over $50 from December 1st visit soulcityroasters.com

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Cause I gotta have faith, faith, faith Reventure Ltd – a not-for-profit think-tank which undertakes research and aims to stimulate public debate about workplace matters

Ever wonder if or how your faith helps you to navigate your day-to-day work life?

Four out of five Christian workers say faith helps them face the issues and challenges of work.

For the first time HR think-tank Reventure has surveyed 321 self-identified Christian workers in 2016 Christians@Work survey to understand the role of faith in the workplace.

A surprising finding is how Christian values guide actions in the workplace – as a Christian, 60 per cent feel confident to always speak the truth and 54 per cent to speak out against injustice.

However, this does not always translate into communicating their faith.

What Christians say about faith in the workplace?

Faith helps me face the issues and challenges of work.

68% My work serves a higher purpose.

60% Faith and work are two separate parts of my life.

As a Christian, I feel confident in the workplace to: 60% Always speak the truth.

54%

Speak out against unfairness or injustice.

48% Help bring grace and peace to others.

39% Withstand temptation.

22% Share the gospel.

82 per cent of Christian workers feel very/somewhat comfortable speaking about faith at work, while only 43 per cent have actually discussed faith and values at work in the past three months.

As part of the analysis to frame the Christian view of work, Reventure’s lead researcher Dr Lindsay McMillan compared these results to those of the overall workforce.

“Christian workers have a higher sense of purpose and meaning at work, are more likely to feel satisfied with their job and have more positive mental health ratings than their colleagues,” said Dr McMillan.

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6%

None of the above.

How do Christians compare with the rest of the workforce?

The experience of work is better as a Christian.

Christian workforce

Overall workforce

Find purpose and meaning in my work.

69%

60%

Feel my contributions are valued .

69%

59%

Have a friend at work for advice.

65%

56%

Respected by the boss, not just for results.

63%

53%

I respect and admire my boss.

58%

48%

I have excellent or very good mental health.

59%

48%

“Our findings tell us that faith plays an important part in workplaces and is an anchoring point when tackling the modern challenges workplaces bring.

“This research aims to transform the way people, organisations and Churches view the purpose, value and meaning of work, and is a part of our campaign A Future That Works.”

A future that works is aimed at undertaking research to highlight the issues workers face, and finding solutions so that workplaces can more actively engage with modern challenges.

“Over the next few years, we will undertake more research into potential solutions to better engage employees and create healthier workplaces,” Dr McMillan said.

The role of the Church.

“Christian workers have a higher sense of purpose and meaning at work, are more likely to feel satisfied with their job and have more positive mental health ratings than their colleagues,”

How many times in the past 3 months have I discussed faith/beliefs/values at work?

My Church helps me understand how to live my faith in the workplace.

35%

Not at all.

1-2 times.

14%

56% My Pastor/Priest understands the issues and challenges I face in the workplace.

40% My Church provides resources for discussing faith at work.

How comfortable am I speaking about faith at work?

8%

3-4 times.

5+ times.

What stops me discussing faith at work?

32% I do not feel it is an appropriate topic for the workplace.

31%

Very comfortable.

45% Somewhat comfortable.

14% Not very comfortable.

4%

22% I am worried about offending someone.

19%

Not at all comfortable.

Christian workers are more satisfied with their current job.

Christian Overall workforce workforce

I enjoy going to work each day.

63%

53%

I am satisfied with my current job.

51%

44%

I have a workplace which offers programs and resources to support employee wellness.

37%

29%

Christians have better and more improved work/life balance.

Christian Overall workforce workforce

I do not normally discuss religion and faith with anyone.

I am concerned people may make negative judgments about me.

Christians have higher sensitivities to modern challenges.

Christian Overall workforce workforce

Technology brings the feeling of being ‘always on’ and unable to shut off.

57%

46%

I experience changing work practices due to the shift to a more connected global economy.

52%

46%

What’s not better as a Christian?

Christian Overall workforce workforce

I would prefer a new boss over a payrise.

30%

23%

I am very satisfied with my work/life balance.

36%

22%

I am actively seeking another job because of the leader directly above me.

29%

22%

My work/life balance has improved over the last 2 years.

35%

28%

Some days my work doesn’t really get my maximum effort.

60%

50%

Very or somewhat satisfied with the amount of sleep.

69%

60%

I often get distracted at work.

39%

33%

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SYNOD ELECTS GEOFF SMITH TO BE NEXT ARCHBISHOP OF ADELAIDE The Anglican Diocese of Adelaide has elected a new Archbishop, Bishop Geoffrey Smith.

A special Election Synod was held at Memorial Hall, St Peter’s College on Saturday December 3 to elect a new Archbishop.

Bishop Smith is the current Assistant Bishop/General Manager and Registrar of the Diocese of Brisbane, Queensland.

Archbishop elect Geoff Smith

His previous appointments include Rector of Taraka, Papua New Guinea, First Vicar of the Parochial District of Sawtell-Bonville, National Director Anglicare Board of Mission – Australia,

and Bishop of the Southern Region, Diocese of Brisbane.

Speaking directly after the election, Bishop Smith said, “My hope is we will be a more and more united diocese… I’m going to be very focused on helping our parishes to be healthy, as well as encouraging the Anglican schools” Bishop Smith succeeds Archbishop Jeffrey Driver, who retired in August after 11 years as Archbishop of Adelaide. Bishop Smith’s appointment to the role was made during a special Election Synod.

The Archbishop-elect is likely to be commissioned as Archbishop of Adelaide during the first half of 2017.

Synod recognises an EXEMPLARY effort Helen Carrig and Alastair Lea were recognised with this year’s Exemplary Service Award at the The First Annual Session of the Forty Third Triennial Synod.

Amongst her many contributions to the diocese, Helen has been a Synod representative since 1980, served on Diocesan Council from 1984 – 2013, was Professional Standards Director for three years, and was a representative for the National Anglican General Synod from 1991 – 2013.

Alastair’s achievements are no less impressive, having been a longserving member of the Professional Standards Committee, including acting as its chair. Alastair authored a report looking at the Diocese’ action and adoption of recommendations

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following the Board of Inquiry. He has been a member of the Anglicare SA board, and assisted in the formulation and development of the Diocesan Strategic Plan.

Diocesan Registrar, Mr Keith Stephens said of their contributions, “Helen and Alastair have contributed so much of their time and expertise over many years to building up God’s Kingdom in this diocese. They leave long legacies in the areas of their contributions, and we thank God for their talents and service to our church”

Bishop Tim Harris & Helen Carrig

Alastair and Helen both received a silver pin bearing the Anglican Diocese of Adelaide’s crest. Helen was presented with her pin by Bishop Tim Harris at the Annual Session of Synod and Alastair was presented with his by the Registrar, Keith Stephens at a quiet moment before the recent Election Synod.

Alastair Lea & Keith Stephens

Unity of Spirit on show at

Synod

by Bishop Chris McLeod ‘I therefore , the prisoner of the Lord, beg you to lead a life worthy of the calling to which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, making every effort to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace’ (Ephesians 4: 1 – 3) It was my pleasure to preside at both the Election Synod Eucharist and at the Election Synod itself. The election of an Archbishop is a very significant event in the life of a diocese. The Archbishop, perhaps needless to say, is pivotal to the workings of a diocese. I describe them as ‘culture definers’. Alongside the usual duties of a bishop - proclaiming the Gospel, oversight of the church’s mission, ordaining, appointing, confirming, offering pastoral care - a bishop shapes

Bishop Chris addresses Synod

the culture of a diocese. Pastor, and author on leadership, John Maxwell, makes the statement that ‘everything rises and falls with leadership.’ This is most certainly the case with church leadership, and with the ministry of an Archbishop, in particular.

The culture of the Diocese of Adelaide had been well set by the former Archbishop, the Most Rev'd Dr. Jeffrey Driver, and continues on in the work of the Administrator (Sede Vacante), Bishop Tim Harris. It was within this culture that I found the Election Synod to be one of the most congenial that I have been a part of. This Election Synod was my fourth, and I think it will stand out as one that had a definite willingness to discern the Spirit of God in the election of the new Archbishop. Members of Synod spoke well and respectfully, and the workings of Synod itself proceeded smoothly.

Registrar and Secretary of Synod,

Keith Stephens, is to be congratulated for the quality of the preparations, and the high standard of the informative Synod papers. All this was possible, of course, because he was supported by a formidable Church Office team.

The Venerable David Bassett chaired the balloting process with clarity and aplomb. The Rev’d Peter Sandeman chaired the debates in committee with sensitivity and wisdom. The chancellor, Richard Dennis, a quiet presence of legal wisdom, helped us keep on track.

The Rev’d Stuart Langshaw led us well in prayer. It was a pleasure for me to work with them.

However, much credit must be given to the Bishop Nomination Committee.

They had fulfilled their task extremely well in bringing exceptional candidates to Synod. A pity, perhaps, that we couldn’t elect them all! However, the result was very pleasing. We now have elected the Right Rev’d Geoff Smith to shepherd us into the future.

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Welsh Christians walk from Bethlehem to Egypt for refugees Originally published on ACNS, by Gavin Drake

A group of Welsh Christians walked from Bethlehem to Egypt to raise funds for Christian Aid’s work with refugees and displaced people around the world.

But rather than walking the 430-mile journey that the Holy Family undertook in the Middle East, they walked the 140-miles between the SouthWales village of Bethlehem in Carmarthenshire and the North-Wales hamlet of Yr Aifft (Egypt) in Denbighshire.

The walkers set off from Bethlehem on Sunday December 4 to the coastal resort of Aberystwyth after stops in Lampeter and Blaenpennal. They then set off for Ynyslas before heading to Aberdyfi, Brithdir, Llanuwchlyn, Bala, Betws Gwerfyl Goch, and Bwlch Penbarras; before arriving in Yr Aifft (Egypt).

They crossed the Dyfi estuary by boat, “recalling the perilous journey of many refugees across the Mediterranean,” the Church in Wales said in a statement. The Bishop of Bangor, Andy John, led a service of welcome on the beach.

On Monday, the walkers took part in a Church in Wales’ #RefugeesWelcome event at St Collen’s Church in Llangolle; and on Thursday, to mark the completion of the walk, held a

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special service at St Asaph Cathedral, led by Bishop Gregory Cameron.

“We decided to embark on this walk to draw attention to the plight of so many who’ve had to flee their homes because of conflict,” Huw Thomas, the head of Christian Aid Wales, said. Mr Thomas, who participated in the walk, added: “The response from communities across Wales has been incredible, not just in terms of those signing up to walk with us, but also offers of hospitality on the journey, and generous sponsorship.

“The Christmas story is based on love, and that love is shining through in communities in Wales this Christmas.”

Another person who walked the entire journey is the Revd Aled Edwards, a canon of Lampeter Cathedral and Chief Executive of Cytun, the national ecumenical body of Wales.

Mr Edwards, who is also the chair of

Displaced People in Action, a Welsh asylum and refugee organisation, said: “I had the privilege of visiting the border between Serbia and Macedonia recently and witnessed the plight of refugees there.

“It’s vital that we seize every opportunity to raise our voice and give generously to alleviate the great need that faces these families who have been forced to flee from desperate situations across the world.”

Money raised from the walk will support Christian Aid’s work with refugees and asylum seekers.

Established in 1945, Christian Aid is the ecumenical international development agency of the churches of Britain and Ireland. They have been supporting refugees and asylum seekers throughout its history and is current working to help refugees in the Middle East and in Lebanon, Iraq, Greece and Serbia.

Positive Community Role Models

by Cathy Moore A model railway and hobby show held recently at the Crystal Brook Primary School drew people from the town and across the region to see all that was on display.

The South Australian N Gauge Society (SANGS) had their ‘Greater Portland’ layout showcasing the N-gauge trains and landscaping that even included a zoo and a concert area. Club members were on hand to demonstrate and to share with all show visitors details about the trains, and how much fun they can be. Chris Finney, President of SANGS said “Most of the members of our club tell me that they had a train set or they enjoyed making models when they were children, or they just like travelling on trains.

These interests have continued into involvement with model trains today.”

The show also included Lego, Hornby, Dinky and Meccano displays, model planes and cars, miniature vehicles, craft, and models that were made by Crystal Brook Primary School students.

The model railway and hobby show was organised by the Crystal Brook Chaplaincy Management Committee (CBCMC) to raise funds in support of the Chaplaincy Service at the primary school. Christine MacKinnon, Chairperson of CBCMC and a member of St Silas Anglican Church said “A child’s education is really important, but so is emotional, social and spiritual support as they grow. Every child has a questioning nature, and it is really good for them to have someone they can ask questions of, someone who will listen, and someone to help them.”

Volunteers from St Silas Anglican Church and Crystal Brook Uniting

The Wurst Family

Church worked together to ensure the event was a success.

Angela Jolly, Executive Director of Schools Ministry Group (SMG) explains that they have been providing Chaplaincy Services to over 330 DECD High, Primary and Area schools in South Australia for 25 years. “School Chaplaincy provides pastoral care and practical support to school communities in a way that is flexible, holistic, respectful of diversity and inclusive to all. It works alongside and complements other welfare and wellbeing staff in a school. SMG’s Chaplaincy Service provides a unique mix of social, emotional and spiritual support, role modelling and mentoring, school and community engagement, and extra-curricular contribution in a way that no other service delivers.”

Money raised from the model railway and hobby show will be used to provide funding for Bill and Alison Clarke, who are the Chaplains at the school. Samantha Wurst’s son Logan attends the school and she shared “Bill and Alison do a really good job in the school. Logan has made some models, and has shown he has a real creative side. He also loves the Breakfast Club because it is a bit of a social gathering.

He doesn’t make friends easily and the Breakfast Club gives him that

opportunity to be social and make friends. As a result, Logan is much more confident, and I have noticed he is able to speak to adults now without hiding away.”

Crystal Brook Primary School has had a Chaplaincy Service for almost twelve years, and the Principal, Anne Franks, speaks very highly of the service. “I see the positive impact in many different ways. Bill and Alison organise a breakfast club for children who may not have had breakfast at home. Many children who have already had breakfast still come along because they want to be a part of it.

Bill plays the guitar, and now some of the children have become really interested in learning how to play.

Bill also does model building with the children that develops fine motor skills and interests in hobbies and a myriad of other different things which flow on to positive outcomes for that child.

I believe that the community should support the Chaplaincy Service. It means that our children are shaped by positive influences and role models, and when we look at our wellbeing surveys on site, our results are very, very positive – our children feel nurtured, valued and cared for. We are very fortunate to have Bill and Alison at our school. “

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Art Prize Another Great Success

by Sarah Stephens The 2016 Cathedral Art Prize was another successful event, with quality art work, good attendance on Opening Night, and strong sales.

Around 300 people attended the Opening Night Gala on 4 November

New Album Honours Late Musician's Legacy “Ian Carrig (OAM) was a very rare church musician who dedicated so much of his time and energy in writing and arranging music that is accessible, yet challenging to perform well, but above all allows performers with a wide range of abilities to participate,” reflected Ian’s friend Jula Szuster.

Ian, a member of St Oswald’s Anglican Church, Parkside, died suddenly but peacefully at Ayers Rock on Friday, October 30, 2015, but before his death much of the work on an album chronicling his pieces had been completed, “He was thrilled with what he heard and was delighted that a group of parishioners and musical

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2016, entertained by the highly talented Chelsea Smart Quintet. The exhibition attracted people from all walks of life over the course of the week, and a record 51 paintings were sold.

Overall, the event raised over $16,000 - $5,000 of which is to be given to the Anglican Board of Mission Water Sanitation and Hygiene project in Vanuatu, and the rest as fundraising for the work and mission of the Cathedral.

The Cathedral Art Prize has a reputation for attracting a diverse range of high quality artworks, and this year was no exception.

Thanks to everyone who supported the event through sponsorship, attendance or volunteering. We look forward to seeing you again in 2017.

friends had got together to make it happen,” Jula said.

“In other words, this recording project is a tribute to Ian’s church music legacy, but with the added bonus that he was still able to enjoy much of it in his final days with us.”

Jula had the honour of speaking at the album launch saying, “Ian’s music, written for use in the church that he loved, bares the hallmark of a ‘labour of love’. He wrote pieces for special occasions, dedicated works to family and friends, and arranged pieces so that singers and instrumentalist of varying abilities could participate.

His skills were always put to good use and over the years many of his pieces were given a regular airing in this very church.”

“The idea of recording some of Ian’s best loved works came originally from Cathy Caust, and supported by Peter Bleby, Helen Carrig, William Griffiths, Kathy Wannop, Clive Conway and other musical friends.”

Of special significance was the fact that Ian’s children were able to contribute, “You will notice that one of the pieces on the CD has been performed by musicians from the

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Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra, and we have Ian’s daughter Lucy to thank for that.”

Ian’s son, Tom, organised the album’s artwork.

“No one was left out, and we all had a chance to engage with music that was written for the glory of God, and for that we shall always remember Ian and thank him.”

Jula hopes this album will help carry on Ian’s musical legacy, “This CD is not only a tribute to the memory of Ian’s fine work for this parish, but also a recording that can be disseminated to other parishes. The CD contains many lovely contemporary works that can be performed by groups in other churches.”

FILM REVIEW: Moana

by Russ Matthews The creative team of Ron Clements and John Masker that brought us The Little Mermaid has gone back to the beauty of the ocean to bring us the new Disney adventure, Moana. The technological advancements since the 1989 classic was released give this seafaring adventure a new wave of possibilities.

Partnering with the voice talents of Dwayne Johnson (Central Intelligence) and tapping into the mythology of the islands, the House of Mouse should sail away with another hit. Yet, is there something for parents to consider before sending the kids off to theatres this holiday season?

Moana (Auli'i Cravalho) is the daughter of the Chief on the Polynesian island of Motunui, but her heart is drawn to the ocean waters surrounding the island. When the fishing and farming community begin to suffer because of the lack of fish and a blight on the island’s plant life, Moana is chosen to search out the demigod, Maui (Dwayne Johnson).

He is to blame for the difficulties plaguing the island, because he stole a heart stone of the goddess Te Fiti. The young princess must convince Maui to travel with her to recover his source of power and then return the heart of the goddess.

This may not sound like the typical workings of Disney Animation, but things seem to work out when they are put through the magical formula of this studio. The combination of ground-breaking animation, inspiring score, the hottest voice talent available and comedic animal sidekicks will continue their winning streak in theatres. They are so comfortable and confident with this formula, they are even willing to have a go at their own expense within the comedic dialogue between the lead characters. This proven blueprint is a strength for Disney, but does offer some weaknesses to the overall

experience of Moana. The songs are not as memorable as Frozen, the comedy is not as original as Aladdin, and the animation is reminiscent of Finding Dory. When the key element that received the most audience belly laughs was Hei Hei the chicken, it does suggest that something new should be on offer for the next outing from this studio.

This island hopping adventure was engaging, beautiful and fun. It will provide parents with a safe option for the holidays and the Disney merchandising team with new characters on offer for Christmas. But before taking the kids along to see this latest cinematic offering, it might be worth considering a few things first.

What should parents know about Moana? In dealing with the mythology of Polynesia, it would be good for parents to have a chat about the spiritual realm. Unlike Hercules, which delved deep into the murky world of heaven and hell from Greek mythology. Moana is not as scary as previous outings into the world of celestial beings, but this adventure does include the works of demigods and gods. In their animated state, they can be comical and even scary at times, but they will influence children’s theological views. This is a great opportunity for parents to talk with their children about what they understand and know about God. The Bible provides parents with the tools to have this conversation with confidence and authority.

Moana is in cinemas on 26th December

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