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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

10 fOCUS

contents

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

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“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

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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 jtaylor@sbtc.org.au

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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For further information on attending a tour of the School or application deadlines for scholarships, please contact Mr Ian Munro on 8130 3200.

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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

By Katrina McLachlan and Georgia Aish

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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.

My kitchen rules

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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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