The Diocese of Salisbury

The e-Bulletin  

Holy Week - Tuesday 18^th March 2008

To:  All ordained ministers, Bishops Council, Deanery Lay Chairman and Deanery Information Officers.

 Please circulate this to anyone else who might be interested.

 Edited by Revd Rob Marshall and Owen Edwards

A MOMENT OF REFLECTION: for HOLY WEEK

Loving Lord, many of your disciples today weep in heart if not tears as they look over the city from the place where you wept over it , as they follow the way of the cross and stand at the traditional place where you were crucified , and weep as they remember your broken body being taken down from the cross. George Appleton (The Way of a Disciple)

 Jesus proclaimed the Kingdom, acted upon it, called disciples to help preach it, explained it in parables and other catechetical sayings, and disputed its meaning with those with whom he disagreed. The confrontational aspect of his message, in which the kingdom was a basic element, brought him into such conflict with the religious and secular authorities of his day that he was finally crucified. With the terrible clarity that the resurrection account convey, his followers came to believe after his death that the man and his message had been vindicated by God, that Jesus had lived and died for a truth no power on earth could destroy. Bruce Chilton (The Kingdom of God)

 In an age of change and uncertainty, people ask profound questions, about life itself, about suffering, about death, about love and what makes life worthwhile. People seek assurance and light. Basil Hume (A Turning to God)

CHRISTIAN AID WEEK

Archbishop Rowan has asked Christians to remember that the first Sunday of Christian Aid Week falls on Pentecost this year. For more than 60 years Christian Aid Week has been a sign of the Church communicating globally. The collection itself raises millions, helping churches from India to Brazil.

 OBSERVER on church interiors

Their take on what some of us do with our churches!  http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2008/mar/16/religion.anglicanism

 FAIR TRADE COMMUNION WINE

Poterion, a Fair Trade wine producer, has released a Fair Trade-certified Communion Wine. A review may be found (no login required) at http://www.churchtimes.co.uk/content.asp?id=52665.

 THE BBCS THE PASSION REVIEWS

The first two parts of the highly publicized new dramatization of the Easter story have now been screened. Here are a few reviews:

Michael Barnes SJ: http://www.thinkingfaith.org/articles/20080316_1.htm

Matt Page: http://www.rejesus.co.uk/passion/review.html

Sam Wollaston: http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2008/mar/17/television.tvandradioarts

BOOK REVIEW

Ratzingers Faith, Tracey Rowland, The Theology of Pope Benedict XVI, Oxford University Press 12.99

(See review in Appendix below)

 EUCHARIST AT MILTON ABBEY

On Sunday 22^nd June 2008 at 6 pm there will be a sung Eucharist at Milton Abbey In Celebration of the Gift of Music. It will be directed by Paul Ellis and will feature Sherborne Abbey Choir.  The setting is Jackson in G. The celebrant will be the Ven Paul Taylor, Archdeacon of Sherborne, and the preacher is The Very Revd David, Shearlock, Dean Emeritus of Truro Cathedral.

 SALED NEWS AND EASTER GREETING

#As the sun shines and the winds blow ( hope no-one out there has suffered! ) we can just begin to turn our thoughts to the joy that Easter will bring. Please do take time to look at the new Easter worship reflection on site: go to http://www.saled.org/news.php?action=info&id=571

May I wish you all a joyful and blessed Easter
Sharon

#Pupils at Chapmanslade School have helped to create a super Easter Reflection. http://www.saled.org/news.php?action=info&id=571 Add some music to make it really special.  

EDINGTON SLEEP-IN REPORT

Well over 3,000 was raised for the Alabare Christian Care Centres by the 32 people who slept-in at Edington Priory Church on the night of February 29th. They came from every parish in the benefice of Bratton & Edington, Erlestoke & Coulston, and some from beyond including, unexpectedly, Andrew Lord, Chief Executive of Alabar. Aged from 12 to 83, the view of all concerned was that it had been a night to remember. All, especially the 9 teenagers taking part, had been overwhelmed by the beauty of the church, illuminated only by its two tabernacle lamps and with human noises inside drowned by the roaring of the wind outside.

 HENRY HAIG FUNERAL

The Thanksgiving Memorial Service for Henry Haig A.R.C.A. will be held in the parish church of St Mary the Virgin, High Street, Gillingham, Dorset on Friday 4 April 2008 at 2.00pm. Henry's family would like to welcome all who knew him to this service of celebration and remembrance, and to give thanks for his life among us.

 EASTER PROCESSIONS

There is a special service of Easter Vespers, Procession and Compline in Salisbury Cathedral on Wednesday 26 March, celebrated with plainsong and ceremonial according to the medieval Use of Salisbury.  It is a rare opportunity to experience a service of this nature, re-enacting the practices founded in music and liturgy in this Cathedral literally hundreds of years ago, sung by professional specialist singers. For more details, please contact s.flanaghan@salcath.co.uk.

 CHRISTIAN HEALING

If you are interested in learning more about Jesus Christs healing ministry today, then why not join a ten week course designed to explore this blessing which is available to His Church today.
Christ Church Church Hall, Warminster
All sessions are on Thursday Evenings from 7.30 p.m. 9.30 p.m. (1st May to 10th July)
The cost is 25 per head

For further details and an application form, please contact: Dougie Rowlinson on 01225 793983 or Revd Helen Begley on 01985 850019.

 VOLUNTEER CHAPLAINS NEEDED

Ministry in the Marketplace
Voluntary chaplains to work in Pooles supermarkets are needed.
Contact: Charles Sugden, 07729 027 969

Voluntary Chaplains Sought for Wiltshire Police
Wiltshire Police are looking for voluntary chaplains to respond to the needs of police personnel in each chaplains local area.  Chaplains may be ordained or lay and ideally should be already exercising an authorised ministry within the Church.  The chaplains are asked to commit a minimum of 8 hours per month to this work.

Contact: Revd Dr Richard Armitage, 07989 240 763 or richard.armitage@wiltshire.pnn.police.uk

 SALISBURY CATHEDRAL FLOWER FESTIVAL

Salisbury Cathedral is the setting for the spectacular five day Salisbury 750 Flower Festival from Tuesday 17 through to Saturday 21 June.  Visitors to the Flower Festival, which is open daily from 10.00am with the last admission at 4.00pm, are advised to book early. A timed entry system for those who pre-book has been introduced to minimise queuing. Full details below and in separate attachment.  Please contact Sarah Flanaghan (s.flanaghan@salcath.co.uk) if you would like any further information at this stage.

 SHELDON RESOURCES

The top quality Linhay Lodges and Pig Pens are ideal for people who want good quality space to do their own thing, or people who need an emergency bolt-hole with one-to-one support. Self-catering or with a stocked larder. 12,000-mile Service. 6 11 Apr. Service yourself as well as you do your car. Our flagship weeks attended by 1,000 clergy over 20 years. Reading Weeks. 30 Mar 4 Apr, 13 18 July, 22 29 Aug. Simple unstructured space for reading, study, relaxation or retreat.  Angela Tilby on Praying our Passions 14 18 Apr. Based on the desert wisdom of Evagrius of Pontus who identified the eight evil thoughts which mar our progress to wholeness and salvation. Further details at www.sheldon.uk.com

 SPECIAL RETREAT

The Reverend Canon Dr. Maureen Palmer will be conducting a retreat at Abbey House, Glastonbury, from 6pm on Friday 16th May to lunchtime on Sunday 18th May on the theme: 'Go down to the Potter's House'. There are still a few places left on this retreat, the cost of which is 110. Please contact the parish office at St.Peter's Parkstone for more details and to book a place - 01202 749085.

 SPIRITUAL DIRECTION COURSE

Wiltshire Christian Spiritual Direction course (ecumenical and approved by Salisbury and Clifton Dioceses) is a two-year course starting in October 2008, based at Ivy House, St Denys Retreat Centre, Warminster, to encourage giftedness and offer practical and experiential training in the skills of spiritual direction.  There will be a Taster Day on 31 March 2008.  Further details from Judy Bridger (01380 724625).

 PROJECT MANAGEMENT

The Sherborne Area Resource Group is holding a day long event on Managing Major Projects to be held at Durweston Village Hall later this year (Monday 19th May 2008). The day will run from 9:00 am to 3:30 pm at a cost of 5 (to include lunch). Organisers have gathered together a number of experts who are giving freely of their time to advise on such issues as project management, working with architects and builders and on fundraising. For further details please contact Debbie Albery at debbie.albery@salisbury.anglican.org or telephone 01258 859110

 ON FIRE

On Fire Conference 2008 will be at High Leigh from 21st 24th April 2008 with speakers, The Reverend John Gunstone and The Reverend Tim Sledge. This is an annual conference of Christians who seek to deepen their faith, and to worship God in the power of the holy Spirit. All enquiries to the booking secretary, Mrs Bridget Matthews, 89 Butts Green Road, Hornchurch, Essex, RM11 2LD

 TEND, TREASURE, TRANSFORM

The first of these conferences has, alas, had to be cancelled. Anyone who was thinking of attending is encouraged to attend the second, at Holt Village Hall on Saturday 12^th April 2008, from 9.30am to 4.30pm. The keynote speaker will be Malcolm Duncan, Director of Faithworks. To book a place, send a 10 cheque, payable to the Diocesan Board of Finance, to Danela Adams at the Ramsbury Area Office, Southbroom House, Devizes, SN10 1LT.

 VACANCY

Advisor for School Development
Salary 33,704 plus non-contributory pension

Appointment from September 2008
We are looking for a creative and energetic colleague with Christian commitment to join our friendly team working with 200 Church schools to:

• Help head teachers to maintain and develop their Church school Christian distinctiveness.
• Develop sustainable networks of school parish communities offering pastoral support to head teachers nurturing their spiritual journey.
• Monitor standards and work alongside Local Authority officers to support improvement.
• Provide high quality training for head teachers, clergy, governors and future school leaders.

Full time preferred, but would consider at least a 0.8 commitment.

Please phone Chris Shepperd, Director of Education, on 01722 428420 for an informal discussion or visit www.saled.org. Further information and application form can be obtained from Mrs Miriam Darke 01722 411922 miriam.darke@salisbury.anglican.org.

Closing date for applications: 7 April 2008
Interviews week commencing 21^st April 2008

 Part Time Team Administrator, Chalke Valley Team Benefice

We are looking for a professional and highly organised administrator to undertake a variety of duties in support of the work of the benefice. This is a demanding role where common sense and initiative are paramount.  The role has been developed as part of the benefices strategy to increase administrative support for the clergy and lay team in the Chalke valley. You will need to enjoy working independently and be comfortable liaising with Parochial Church Council officers, volunteer staff and a variety of external contacts Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to deal with confidential and sensitive issues are essential requirements of the role. You must be enthusiastic, energetic, organised and self motivated, with a calm manner, and capable of working to deadlines. The role will involve working twelve hours per week, mostly in the benefice office in Broad Chalke, but occasionally providing administrative support to meetings in other locations. In return we offer job satisfaction in a fulfilling cause, a realistic salary and an attractive and rewarding environment. To apply please send your cv with two referees and handwritten letter of application to:

Bill Stacey, The Chalke Valley Team Office, The URC Chapel, High Road, Broad Chalke, SP5 5EH

Closing date for applications: Monday 21 April 2008

For further details call Bill on 01722 780607

 Finance Administrator, Saled

Duties include accounting data entry, invoicing, preparing cheques, bank reconciliation, maintaining trust files, managing rents and general administration. Competitive salary & pension. Contact Catherine Hannell, Salisbury Diocesan Board of Education 01722 428422

Salary: 16,937

Saled offers new employees a contribution of 7% of salary into a stakeholder pension on the basis that the employee puts in a minimum of 3%.

 PARISH EVENTS

All Saints, Netheravon

THE LABYRINTH
Holy Week

The Labyrinth will be held at All Saints Church, Netheravon during Holy Week:  Mon-Wed 2pm-7pm and Thu 2pm-5pm. Spend an hour or so in peace and quiet as you travel through Jesus journey to the cross.  New for 2008, a Labyrinth suitable for children. All welcome.  There is no entry fee. For further details contact: Tina Draycott 01980 670609.

 Edington Priory Church

 GOING GOSPEL
Saturday 29^th March 2008 @ 11am-4pm

This very popular workshop returns - at which the most un-coordinated bodies will end the day singing, swaying and clapping at the same time and in unison. Packed lunches should be brought though hot and cold drinks will be available. The day will be led as before by Jo Sercombe, Director of the Bath Community Gospel Choir. Tickets 10 from Lesley Bennett, 01380 830630. There will be a short performance from 15.30 friends and family welcome.

 Holy Trinity, Trowbridge

AN EVENING OF MUSIC WITH THE KENNET ACCORDION ORCHESTRA
Saturday 29^th March 2008 @ 7.30pm

Adults 7.00, Children 3.00. Refreshments available. Please come along!
Tickets and details: Ted Pomeroy on 01225 755541or St. Andrews Bookshop, Trowbridge.

 St James, Ludgershall

SPRING FAIR
Saturday 29^th March 2008 @ 2pm-4pm - Held in the Memorial Hall, Ludgershall. Home made cake, books stalls etc, kids 'stuff' and raffle. In aid of St James Church.

 COFFEE MORNING
17^th May 2008 @ 10am-12noon In the Memorial Hall Ludgershall raising money for our Flower Festival in July.

 All Saints, Burbage

NEW IN CHRIST
Saturday 10^th May 2008 10am-4pm
New in Christ - Renewal Day led by well known writer, lecturer and ReSource missioner, Revd Dr Alison Morgan.
Cost 8.00 (to include refreshments). Please bring a packed lunch. Contact: Janet Hartwell 01672 513686, or on jhartwell@haineandsmith.co.uk.

 CATHEDRAL EVENTS

Good Friday Concert
Friday 21^st March 2008 @ 7pm

St John Passion - JS Bach. Bachs telling of Christs crucifixion provides the most perfect preparation for Easter. From the Salisbury Cathedral Choir and the Sarum Orchestra. Tickets 18.00, 15.00, 12.50 (reserved), 10.00 (unreserved) from Salisbury Playhouse box office, 01722 320333. 

FAITHNET SOUTHWEST BULLETIN

19th March Community Development Learning Seminar. 10.00-15.00 South West Foundation, Westway, Bishop Sutton, nr Bath

A seminar looking at the training needs of people involved in the community development field. The seminar is free to all those involved in the Community Development field.
Contact: 01275 333 666 or info@southwestfoundation.org.uk

19th or 20th March On the Pulse: Sharing Community Views. Weymouth College

Weymouth College will produce a short film capturing the views of people who live, work and spend their leisure time in the Weymouth and Portland area. The College is keen to talk to people from all sectors of the community.
Contact: Tere Jimenez, ABA Research, 01727 837 127 or tere@abapulse.co.uk

28th March Every Opinion, Every Background, Everywhere. Nominations / Applications for Membership of Environment Agency Regional Committee

The Environment Agency seeks new members for a Regional Committee in the South West. The committee is statutory and provides advice and direction, linking the Environment Agency with people affected by its work. Nominations from organisations and applications from individuals living in the Environment Agencys South West region should be made by 28th March.
Contact: Sarah Harding, Corporate Affairs, Environment Agency, Manley House, Kestrel Way, Exeter EX2 7LQ, 01392 442184 or sarah.harding@environment-agency.gov.uk

30th March Deadline Children in Need funding applications

Children in Need are aware that they have recently had a low profile in the South West and are keen to address this. There is now a new team for the region. Clare Cannock is Regional Officer in Plymouth and Emma Beeston is the new Regional Manager in Bristol. A new grant programme, Positive Destinations, has 2 million for projects focused on working with the most vulnerable children and young people; those at demonstrable high risk of falling out of education, training or employment. www.bbc.co.uk/pudsey.
Contact: Clare Cannock, 01752 234 588 or clare.cannock@bbc.co.uk, Emma Beeston, 0117 974 6600, Broadcasting House, Whiteladies Road, Bristol, BS8 2LR or www.bbc.co.uk/pudsey

 ARCHBISHOP AND SCIENTIFIC UNDERSTANDING

The Archbishop of Canterbury has clear views on science and discovering truth
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2008/03/15/nrowan115.xml

MEANWHILE, THE ARCHBISHOP OF YORK EXPRESSES VIEWS ON OUR ATTTITUDE TO MONEY

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/uk/article3558650.ece

 BACK IN TWO WEEKS

We wish all of our readers a blessed Holy Week and a Happy Easter! There will be no edition next week so we return on TUESDAY APRIL 1st

 Copy for the eBulletin should be sent to salisbury@media33.co.uk by no later than Monday of each week.

 Visit the Diocesan website to keep up to date
www.salisbury.anglican.org

Revd Rob Marshall
Diocesan Communications Adviser

 APPENDIX:

BOOK REVIEW

Ratzingers Faith

Tracey Rowland

The Theology of Pope Benedict XVI

Oxford University Press 12.99

Because of Joseph Ratzingers crucial role in the Vatican before his election as successor to Pope John Paul II, this book greatly assists us in unravelling how the Cardinal was able to move smoothly and without any great sense of effort to the throne of St.Peter. It also helps us if we want to know more there are many references to where we might go if we want to explore further. Rowland is Dean and Associate Professor of Political Philosophy and Continental Theology of the John Paul II Institute in Melbourne, Australia and the book proclaims itself as The first substantial assessment of Pope Benedict XVIs theological vision.

The book is well written with a concise sense of conviction and focus. It looks at revelation, scripture and tradition as well as exploring liturgical issues and the nature of communion. The Subiaco and Regensburg addresses, delivered by the Pope, are appended in full.

 This book is an excellent resource for all those concerned about unity and authority. Urging Christians to stick to the truth as revealed in Jesus, Rowland suggests that Ratzinger sees the Church as the vehicle by which the truth is revealed: He is critical of interpretations which would transform Christianity into what he provocatively calls a poorly managed haberdashery that is always trying to lure more customers.

ROB MARSHALL