Apr 2017— May 2017

Anzac Day saw the arrival of our guests from the Diocese of Kapsabet. Bishop Paul Korir, his wife Selline and President of MU and Archdeacons Sammy & Elijah. They were visiting our diocese at the invitation of Bishop Allan to begin the exploration of a possible partnership between our two diocese. They left the Diocese with an agreement that we would continue the exploration of a partnership over the next three years.

Kapsabet Diocese is a new diocese formed in 2016 and covers an area of 100km square. Their diocese could fit within some of our larger rural parishes twice and yet they have about 900,000 people in their diocese. 18,000 Anglicans attending church each week, 37 parishes, a mission hospital, theological college and a number of mission areas. The area work consists predominantly subsistence farming and away from the normal tourist routes. Our large distances and the lack of people were a real challenge for them. A number of times I was asked if we were still in the Diocese only to tell them we hadn’t left the parish yet.

During their time with us members of the Mission Council took the team to all of the Deaneries meeting with a number of churches and schools as well as the Mission to Seafarers and Boniface Care. The idea was to give them as much exposure to the Diocese as we are.

One of the things that struck the team was the commitment of the people in this diocese. Often we take for granted what is happening around us and it is only through the eyes of visitors that we can truly see the many blessings that surround us.

What we can take from their visit for us is the reminder that all mission has to take place in the context of where we are. Many things that we do in this country cannot be repeated in another place. However, the question of “why have you placed us here and what is it that you God want us to do in this place?” transcends all borders and cultures and needs to underpin all we do.

Article & Photo: Bill Byleveld

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“Growing Together”

Visitors from Kapsabet

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A L e t t e r f r o m B isho p Al l a n

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In past few weeks I have been involved in a number of seemingly separate activities; sharing in the Diocesan Lament, hosting the visit from the Kapsabet Diocese, attending the Standing Committee of General Synod, and sharing in ’Thy Kingdom Come.’ On reflection I now know each as a part of our commitment to ‘Growing Together.’

‘Growing Together’ has at its heart a commitment to common prayer and lifelong learning, and each of these activities has drawn us as a diocese into closer relationship. The Diocesan Lament has been such an important part of a shared Lenten discipline, and I remind you of our daily prayer.

We know, O God, that your steadfast love never changes and that your mercies never come to an end. Hear our prayer that we, your church, may be restored and renewed. Forgive our blindness to the faults that dwell within your church. Forgive our failure to see and stop the predators within your church. Forgive our failure to heed the cries of the lost and hopeless. Forgive our failure to speak of your justice and equality. Lord God, may we, your church, be healed of our afflictions. Take our blindness and give us sight; take our deafness and let us hear; take our dumbness, and give us voice.

I hope we shall be able to have a special service at the beginning of our own Synod in October which will be able to acknowledge both Lament and Healing.

Kapsabet Diocese—You will read about our recent visit in the next Southern Anglican. It is my intention to commission a small team to visit Kenya later in 2017 as we explore the possibility of a Link Diocese relationship.

General Synod—General Synod, a gathering of representatives of the Anglican Church throughout Australia, will meet in early September as an essential part of Growing Together.

In my role as Acting Metropolitan for Western Australia I attended the recent General Synod Standing Committee meeting where the business for the four days of General Synod was reviewed. Much of the business will be in the form of Bills for Canons; that is, legislation every diocese will be invited to adopt.

Critical matters will include Child Protection, the Hearing of Confessions, An Anglican Redress Scheme, and an Episcopal Standards legislation which will allow for the prosecution of Bishops after they have retired from office.

A table was presented to the Standing Committee showing the present gender balance within individual dioceses. Bunbury Diocese was top of the list, with women comprising 56% of Diocesan Council, and 49% of all diocesan bodies. This statistic is, I believe, most appropriate and very pleasing.

The legislation and motions to come from the floor of Synod are weighty matters requiring careful preparation and consideration. Our diocesan General Synod members are myself, the Rev Dr Lucy Morris, Dean Darryl Cotton, Dr Renae Barker and Mr Harold Luxton. Please pray for us as we receive the 'mountains' of paper and prepare ourselves for the debates.

The proceedings of this General Synod will be watched carefully by those outside of the church. Following the investigations and hearings of the Royal Commission there will be a keen focus on every aspect of protecting the vulnerable within our Church, and great disappointment will arise if the Anglican Church shows itself unable to agree on simple measures for the care of children.

Thy Kingdom Come—The dedicated time for prayer for our mission as God’s people has continued from Ascension Day to Pentecost. I am so grateful to everyone who has promoted activities within our parishes. This represents shared common prayer as we joined a world-wide movement of prayer.

Finally, Tricia and I shall be overseas on Long Service Leave for some of June and July. Mostly we shall be visiting family in the UK. In my absence Archdeacon Julie Baker will be the Administrator of the Diocese, ably supported by the Revd Dr Lucy Morris as Diocesan Secretary and Steve Biggar as Diocesan Registrar.

During our trip we shall not be reading emails, so if you wish to send an email please send it after the middle of July. (All emails received while I am away will be deleted, and an invitation offered to re-send once I have returned.)

With every blessing for this time of Growing Together, +Allan, Bishop of Bunbury

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Black Dog Ride

Sunday 19th March in excess of 300 motor bike riders started their annual One Dayer, Black Dog Ride from the foreshore in Busselton. Local police controlled the traffic at all intersections to enable a smooth ride through town. As the riders passed St Mary’s Church they were greeted and cheered by parishioners holding banners, then were blessed on their way as they rode past Bishop Allan who was visiting St Mary’s for his annual Pastoral Visit.

The One Dayer is an annual event which started in Busselton and is held on the same day all over Australia attracting 7,000 riders. Three years ago the Black Dog Ride held a ride around Australia with some riders completing the entire distance and some taking part in various sections. Two years ago 75 riders embarked upon a ride across America, from the east coast to the west coast of USA.

Black Dog Ride was started by Busselton man, Steve Andrews who had suffered personal loss within his family. Steve felt the need to raise awareness to this cause and embarked upon the first “ride” by riding around Australia, leaving Busselton and returning in 26 days, a mammoth event.

Many of the riders take part in this annual event each year which raises awareness of depression and suicide. Since its beginning in 2009 the organisation has raised in excess of $2,200,000 for mental health services. The Black Dog is named Winston after Sir Winston Churchill who himself suffered from his own personal “Black Dog”.

Mini-Market Wagin

A lot of fun and two days of rummaging through this year’s pre-loved treasures has yielded another successful fund raising for our local community. St. George’s Hall was once more the venue on the 19th and 20th of May, for a mini-market of all manner of interesting items. Plants, local home-made produce and the renowned Anglican ladies Devonshire teas, were popular. Three raffles of seasoned local Jam timber kindly donated by Austin Piesse and two others of a large hand-crocheted blanket donated by Val Carbone and a retro pine table from Val

Bygraves drew interest. It was grand to see the old St George’s Hall humming with life and good humour as people looked for a treasure and enjoyed a catch up with friends.

Proceeds as always are ploughed back into the life and work of your local Anglican community, serving Wagin folk now for over 118 years. Our sincere thanks to all who worked tirelessly to prepare for the event; everyone who donated goods and a special thanks to our generous locals who supported the trading.

Article and Photo’s: Kevin Toovey

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Article and Photo’s: Eleanor Lewin

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A New Baby, a New Baptistery and a Day of New Beginnings: Easter 2017 at Gelorup

At Gelorup, in the midst of the Easter Day Celebrations, little James Coppen was baptised, anointed, and given the gift of light. It was a family affair, with parents, Kelly

and Matt, sister Georgina, Grandparents (Owen and Linda Coppen, and Chris and Carol Morgan) surrounding him with the love of Christ. Whilst Geoff our Priest did his best to manage a very squirmy James (who ended up with a face full of water!), Carol pacified her grandson with the soothing oil of Chrism. Meanwhile our Deacon Marion commissioned him “To shine as a light in the world” to which the congregation responded with a rousing: “To the glory of God

the Father. Amen!”

Fittingly, on Easter morning, this baptism was the first to be celebrated in a newly refurbished corner of the Bunbury Cathedral Grammar School chapel. This little section of the chapel

had for many years been a space needing a purpose and as it included a window dedicated to “sister water” it had long been thought that it could become a baptistery.

With the appropriate faculties, and with the skilled labour of the building

and maintenance team at the school, the thought become a reality just in time for Easter. The baptistery, with a newly raised floor of beautiful Jarrah boards, now hosts the chapel’s generous copper font and ewer. These stand proudly before

the “water” window bearing St Francis’ famous words: “All praise be yours my Lord, for sister water. She is so useful and lowly, so precious and pure.” Article: Geoff Chadwick Photos: Chris Morgan

Gift from Kapsabet

Bishop Paul and the party from Kapsabet presented Bishop Allan with a painting.

The abundant love of God is portrayed by the three vessels (Father, Son and Holy Spirit) pouring living water from above. The bowl on the right represents the Church, and the living water not only flows into the church, but overflows from the church into the lower bowl, which represents that part of the world currently reached by the Church. The empty jar on the left represents those people not yet reached by the Church.

Bishop Allan Ewing Photo from Wendy Dickinson

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Harvest Thanksgiving Service

St Mary’s Kulin

On Sunday 12th March at the church of St Mary in Kulin, Revd. Mavis Tyler presided over the parish’s Harvest Thanksgiving Service.

Commencing at 5.30 pm and concluding at dusk made for a beautiful ambience within the church and for such a smallish band of worshipers, a vast array of produce was brought before the altar.

As well as the usual fruits, vegetables, eggs, grains and wool, two jugs of water were brought forward, one of dam water and one of tank water to acknowledge abundant rains this past year.

Article and Photograph: Lorraine Ardagh

Safe Church

The Diocese of Bunbury is committed to ensuring that the church is a safe place for young and old.

If you have a complaint or concern about sexual abuse or inappropriate behaviour please contact:

Tracie Chambers-Clark Director of Professional Standards Tel (08) 9425 7203 (direct) 0419 935 889 Email psu@perth.anglican.org

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Committee: Lucy Morris, Norm Flynn, Cheryl Norman

We welcome items for TSA. Ideally in WORD 200 words with a photo. Please send by post or email to admin@bunbury.org.au. The next edition deadline is 30th June 2017.

Are you happy to receive the Southern Anglican electronically? Alternatively it can be viewed on the Diocesan website. Email the Diocesan office with your name and Parish and we would love to hear your thoughts or articles.

Bunbury Anglican Diocese Lay Retreat

Friday 11th - Sunday 13th August 2017

St John of God Retreat Centre 47 Gloucester Reach Shoalwater WA 6169

‘Through all the changing

scenes of life’

Theme based on Ecclesiastes 3: 1-14

Speaker Reverend Lindy

Rookyard

Registrations close Friday 21st July 2017

Registration forms available on the Diocesan website http://www.bunburyanglican.org or through your Parish

WOMEN’S CURSILLO 3-DAY WEEKEND 11

When: 7 to 9 July Where: Bunbury Cathedral Grammar School

“Being alive together with Christ”

Registration forms available on the Diocesan website http://www.bunburyanglican.org

or Parish Cursillo Co-ordinator

Numbers are limited and registrations close 29th June

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KOJONUP AND KATANNING FOLKS CAMPING AT DONNELLY

RIVER

On Friday 24th of March about 43 people including children attended a special Parish Camp At Donnelly River Village situated about 26 Kilometers from Bridgetown. 15 attended from Katanning Parish and the rest from Kojonup Parish. The accommodation was varied, some in cottages – and others in other buildings with separate rooms etc. The cottages were very comfortable with everything you might need except TV which was not missed. We all brought along our own breakfast needs and had the other meals in the community hall/dining room. A feature of this little village was the abundant tame wildlife who all enjoyed the titbits that people offered them. The Village has an excellent Museum.

Kojonup members organised the camp and they did an excellent job. Check in on the Friday was from 2 pm and people were asked to bring either soup or salad so we met in the Village Hall where our evening meal was soup and sandwiches. This was followed by a fruit platter and slices. The soup was lovely! Following dinner we moved back the tables and enjoyed a Games Night between 8 and 10 pm.

The next morning we enjoyed Morning Tea – members had organised kids activities using shoe boxes to encourage the children to make their own “Easter Garden” and after this we enjoyed a sausage sizzle luncheon.

After lunch for those who were fit enough, a walk along the Bibbulmun track and a visit to the Giant Karri tree (16 people held hands around this huge tree!). Some of us just relaxed and played games with our grandchildren. At about 5.00 pm we all enjoyed a happy hour –and then the Saturday meal was Lasagne and salads and lovely desserts via Trish & Robyn. Following this we enjoyed a Quiz Night which involved lots of laughter and fellowship as we attempted to answer as many of the questions as possible! When it came to two questions – what do you call a gathering of Clergy or a group of Bishops – we said a Bevy of Bishops – it is actually a “Bench of Bishops” – another a gathering of Clergy – we wrote a Clamour of Clergy – it is actually an “Assembly of Clergy” !

On the Sunday morning we enjoyed a Bush Eucharist beneath a huge tree, we even had a visiting Kangeroo who had his eye on the Altar Wafers. It showered a little but after the morning tea and clean-up we all headed home - thanking God for such a lovely camp together and the fellowship we enjoyed.

Sylvia Spicer

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Margot McGuire receiving her 40 Year Mothers Union Certificate from Revd

Lindy Rookyard at Katanning

Safe Church

On a pleasing note, the Parochial Returns received this year show a significant number of Parishes are fully compliant, with those in leadership roles and on Parish Council meeting compliance requirements for Safe Church.

For those on Parish Council, Welcomers and people in leadership roles within the Parish that are not compliant and have not attended a workshop, the following workshops are being offered by the Diocese:

12th June—Uniting Church Albany Lesser Hall, 12 Duke Street Albany

10am—3.30pm Bring your own lunch

Registration through cindy.gorton@wa.uca.org.au This workshop is being run in conjunction with the Diocese and Revd Lucy Morris will be in

attendance and will meet Parishioners to discuss how this fits within the Anglican model at the conclusion of the workshop.

17th June—Walker Hall Bunbury 7 Oakley Street (behind the Diocesan Office)

9.30am—12.30pm

The Party from Kapsabet enjoying a meal at

Secret Harbour

Around the Parishes

Annual fishing day at Southern Forests over Easter. 10 Adults and 10 Children made the trek.

A few fish were caught including a salmon by Revd Cannon Karon

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National Secretariat Meeting of the Anglican Cursillo Movement of Australia

The weekend of May 26 to 28th saw 24 delegates, observers and guests from ten Anglican dioceses around Australia arrive for this meeting in beautiful Busselton. Assisted by Wendy Mabey, the National Secretary, Annie Douglas of St Mary’s parish in Busselton, and her helpers worked tirelessly before and during the weekend to ensure the smooth organisation of the whole affair. The delegates were accommodated and fed at the Esplanade Hotel, and on Saturday evening they enjoyed a meal and drinks hosted by St Mary’s. Attendance was around fifty, and included both St Mary’s parishioners and folk from Bunbury and Dunsborough parishes. On Sunday morning the delegates participated in the 8 am Communion service, presided over by Rev Wayne Warfield, Bunbury Cursillo’s outgoing Diocesan Spiritual Director, in the historic St Mary’s Church.

At the National Secretariat meeting, ably kept on track by Rodger O’Hara, the National Lay Director, delegates shared news and concerns about the Cursillo movement in their dioceses.

At the heart of the agenda was the desire to encourage Christians to draw nearer to Christ, and how the Cursillo movement could more effectively facilitate this within the Anglican context. They also elected the new National Spiritual Advisor, the Reverend Steven Niland of Newcastle Diocese.

Unfortunately the National Episcopal Advisor, Bathurst’s Bishop Ian Palmer, was unable to attend the meeting. The delegates had been looking forward to hearing his thoughts on “Cursillo and the 5 Marks of Mission for the Anglican Church.”

After a light lunch on Sunday the visiting delegates dispersed to their home dioceses: Perth, Bendigo, Canberra Goulburn, Grafton, .Newcastle, North Queensland, South Australia, Sydney and Tasmania.

Article and photos: Jenny Rose, Bunbury Cursillo’s Diocesan Lay Director