Christ Centred Outward Focused Vol.29 No.7 September 2024
Newspaper of the Anglican Diocese of Southwark A year-long celebration St Luke, Camberwell celebrates 70 years since consecration
Creationtide
‘FLOURISH’
Hope and act with creation
Worshipping communities in our schools
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See page 12
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Hope – our wonderful world
St John’s Church of England Primary and Nursery School, Kingston held a ‘Hope for the future: Wonderful World’ exhibition from 6–8 June. Children from all classes exhibited their creative and colourful artwork – filling the huge space with a vibrant display for all ages.
readings on hope, a polluted river, hot air balloons, a colourful rainbow, the oceans full of life and a giant rainforest featuring a crocodile. The pupils wanted to share the message of care for creation and highlight the impact of climate change on the world through their art work. Their aim was to raise awareness about the way we live and it’s effects on all the earth’s communities.
children used a range of art skills to depict how they see the world and their hopes and dreams for their future. A comment book captured thoughts from visitors to the exhibition from across the country. One visitor said, “The exhibits were extremely thought provoking.”
generation at St John’s to the world! Here’s to a better tomorrow.” Giving their overall thoughts on the artwork, another said, “We loved it! The Hot Air Balloons of Hope with poems, the tigers, the great big crocodile were all fantastic.”
Another commented and described the display as being “poignant” and a “necessary insight from the young
‘The Lord God took the man and put him in the garden of Eden to work it and take care of it.’ Genesis 2:15 (NIV)
Southwark forms new link with Barbados
through the bishops, cathedrals, churches and other institutions over time.
The exhibition began with bible story boxes, artistically displaying the seven days of creation. Among the exhibits there were audio installations featuring poetry
The Right Revd Christopher Chessun, Bishop of Southwark and The Rt Revd Dr Rosemarie Mallett, Bishop of Croydon on behalf of the Diocese of Southwark have signed a covenant agreement with the Bishop of The Anglican Diocese of
Sharing a message of hope through individual and collective action, the
Barbados to form a new companion link between the two dioceses. The link agreement was formally signed by both Bishops and The Rt Revd Michael Maxwell, Bishop of Barbados in July this year.
The Anglican Diocese of Barbados serves 54 congregations across 11 parishes and over 200 communities and the diocese has long links with Barbados – now an island republic within the Commonwealth of Nations – that has been established
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The covenant agreement became effective from 19 July 2024 for five years, subject to renewal. During this time, both dioceses – as members of the Anglican Communion – will seek to work together, learn from one another, and to support one another in love, mission and service. Continued on page 3