New building for St John's Angell Town primary school

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Hearts
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on
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Newspaper of the Anglican Diocese of Southwark Vol.21 No.8 October 2016
New building for St John’s
Inside
THE BRIDGE
...this month
Angell Town primary school
Bishop Christopher
offi cially opened the
new St John’s Angell
Town (CofE) Primary
School on Saturday
‘Let the little
17 September. He children come to
unveiled a plaque and me...’ - children
an original artwork & young people’s
outside the school’s ministry
main entrance. ...centre pages
With hundreds of parents
and other local residents
gathered around, the Bishop
was ‘danced in’ through the
school gate by St John’s pupils.
He also toured the school
and the nearby community
garden, blessing the garden
and planters near the entrance
while children planted fl owers.
Later he joined the school Historic
community and guests for tea
ordinations in
in the Hall.
Putney...page 3
Visitors, including Baroness
Floella Benjamin, local MP
Helen Hayes, and Diocesan
Director of Education Colin
Powell, were clearly impressed
by the new building and the
children – and wished the
school every success for the
future.
St John’s School dates back Bishop Christopher with (l-r), Head Teacher Martin Clark, the Revd Canon Dr Rosemarie Mallett (Vicar of St John’s)
to 1853. It survived several and Colin Powell (Diocesan Director of Education) - and of course some of St John’s pupils
additions and war damage,
but was re-built in 1972 on its
The new school is a three previous building - no small The building cost in the of the Angell Town community.
Angell Road site, just behind storey purpose built building classrooms or areas of the region of £6m, funded in In the coming years the school The Reluctant
St John’s Church. In July 2014
with a capacity of 700+ pupils – school not fi t for purpose. We part by the Department of leadership will focus on MU President
the school was relocated to a
going from a one form entry to now have modern facilities and Education and the local ensuring high academic ...page 11
nearby temporary building,
three form entry. Head Teacher classrooms that meet approved authority, Lambeth. achievement from all its learners
previously used by other
Martin Clark said “It is a far standards and a fantastic place Martin Clark added “We are as well as ensuring that the
Lambeth schools while their
cry from the facilities in our to educate the children”. thrilled to be back in the heart school reaches full capacity”.
premises were being rebuilt.
Diocesan Holy
Land pilgrimage
...page 6
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2 THE BRIDGE...October 2016
New Honorary Canons
A view from
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and Lay Canons installed
Children’s
Bishop Christopher
Ministry installed fi ve Honorary
Canons and three
Jesus said “Let the little children
Honorary Lay Canons
come to me, do not stop them; for it
is to such as these that the kingdom for Southwark
of heaven belongs” (Matt 19: 14)
Cathedral during
What is your earliest memory of
Choral Evensong on
an experience in church? Or when
did you fi rst become aware of an Sunday 18 September
encounter with God? Research in
They are:
spiritual development in children
tells us that many of us can recall • The Revd Carol Coslett,
an awareness of a spiritual experience as early as 4/5 years old. Rector of Betchworth
If that’s the case it then begs the question what happens next? & Buckland (United
How do we grow into knowledge of faith and develop a living Benefi ce)
relationship with God that will guide us into adulthood? • The Revd Angela
My personal view is that we all learn to know God, by being Gbebikan,
made to feel welcome when we visit a church for the fi rst time. Vicar of South
If we are allowed to explore and discover for ourselves what Beddington & Roundshaw
church is all about as children, then we can begin to own the • The Revd Darren Miller,
experiences we have and feel part of a worshipping community. Team Rector of Cheam
That’s easier said than done. Young families often feel Team Ministry
worried about coming to church in case they may not know • The Revd Howard Such,
what to do. Somehow we have to break down these barriers. Warden, College of St
As a young mum coping with energetic 6 and 3 year olds Barnabas
I was befriended by an older member of the congregation • The Revd Duncan Swan,
saying, “don’t worry they are safe in church, if they wander Team Rector of Caterham
around they can’t come to any harm, and no one minds”. An Team Ministry
affi rming comment that relaxed me, and stress levels fell. So • Anne Love, Secretary
it was ok if my daughter followed the vicar up to the altar and of Southwark Diocesan
sat on the chancel steps while he celebrated. Better to leave Mothers’ Union
her than pick her up and take her away screaming! • Ruth Martin, Diocesan Of the Honorary Lay Canons, the new Canons: “The Church iP ictures of the
Creating a worship space in church where EVERYONE can Secretary, Diocese of he said “Where would the gives to you today the honour Installation can be seen
feel welcome and grow in confi dence with their faith, so that Southwark & Reader, Diocesan Mothers’ Union be you have not sought, in thanks on the Diocesan Flickr
they in turn can start to play a part to shape and re-shape the Richmond Team without Anne Love? for all you have done in your stream: https://www.fl ickr.
mission of the church, is surely what we all strive for. The Ministry “Ruth Martin is a great calling and ministry”. com/photos/southwarkcofe/
Children and Young People’s programme for Southwark is • Colin Powell, Diocesan blessing to the Diocese in her albums/72157673988735076
working out these goals, and I encourage you to support their Director of Education role as Diocesan Secretary
work in your parishes. In my own parish we have developed springing from a faith life
Bishop Christopher said,
‘Four Angels Corner’ where children can explore and ‘play” fi rmly rooted in Richmond
“Those made Honorary Canons St Augustines, Honor Oak
at church themselves, we even have an ecclesiastical doll the
are priests serving in the ”And Colin Powell, Director
‘Revd Mary Michael’. Our hope is that children and parents The church in the woods
Croydon Episcopal Area who to the Board of Education,
can use that space to explore and be encouraged so that they
are enriching Diocesan life in now joins his predecessor The perfect place for a Quiet Day day or an Away Day.
can in turn contribute to the life and mission of the Church.
inspirational ways”. Barbara Lane as a Lay Set in a nature reserve, parish room with kitchen,
For anyone in our parishes needing support with Children Canon in recognition of his
lovely walks. Train station 5 minutes away.
and Young People’s Ministry, Southwark has a wealth of distinguished support to
Metalsmith
resources and ideas, some detailed in the centre-spread. Church Schools and the Board Canon Boswell would be willing to lead a quiet day
Headed by Hugh Ridsdill-Smith, they offer training, advice of Education”. if it was helpful. Please contact him on 020 8699 6944
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THE BRIDGE...October 2016 3
Historic Ordinations
at St Mary Putney
SSOOUUTTHHWWAARRKK
PPEEOOPPLLEE
In what is believed
to be only the second
ordination ever to
be held in St Mary,
Putney three people
from Kingston
Episcopal Area were
ordained to the
Priesthood by Bishop
Richard, having served
as Deacons.
The service took place on
Sunday 25 September.
They will each continue to
serve their curacy in the parish
indicated. They are:
• The Revd Laura Fawcett;
Putney Team Ministry
• The Revd Katherine
Sixty years in
Smith; Battersea, St Peter
& St Paul
• The Revd Dr Nicky von
ordained
Fraunhofer; Wandsworth,
St Paul
It is probable that a church
ministry – and
was fi rst built on the site of
St Mary, Putney in the 13th
Century as a chapel of ease of
still going strong
the larger Manor of Mortlake.
In December 1302 the
Archbishop of Canterbury,
However records indicate church since then. The church preached at the ordination and
Sunday 18 September preaching and leading worship, Robert Winchelsey, ordained 36
that September’s service was is famous nonetheless as, said; “the priestly ministry is
saw Christ Church, and with his wife Margaret men from across the Province the fi rst ordination in the during the Civil War, Cromwell to make space, to hold space
taking a central part in nearly of Canterbury there.
South Nutfi eld and members of the New Model - your hands open, your heart
all aspects of parish life.
Army met there to discuss their open - your presence not an
celebrating the 60th Throughout this time the Black History Month
vision for a new democratic imposition but a gift”.
anniversary of the couple have also been running society in what is now called Bishop Richard commented,
Revd George Young’s Opportunities Through Trade, Journeying ‘The Putney Debates’. Colonel “I am delighted to have been
a company selling fair-trade
ordination. goods both direct to the public Rainsborough’s resulting able to ordain these three
Well Together statement about the equality women to the ministry of priest
and via local churches. They
Hilary Brand writes: of all in the sight of God is in the Church of England.
built it up to a business with a
recorded on the wall facing the They have much to offer in
healthy turnover of £10,000 per Saturday 8 October 2016
altar. their work in their parishes and
Although George never actually month (without taking a penny
worked as a vicar in Southwark for themselves) - a massive The Diocese is celebrating creative skills of people The Venerable John Kiddle, in the wider world”.
Diocese, he will be known to commitment which they only Black History Month on from Diocesan parishes Archdeacon of Wandsworth
many. His last post as Vicar gave up 18 months ago at the Saturday 8 October with a and schools. Mrs Beverley
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4 THE BRIDGE...October 2016
St Mary’s celebrates Inaugural ‘Faith for
‘the art of nature’ the Climate’ event at
St John’s Waterloo
The bells of St Mary’s,
Buckland rang out over the
late Summer bank holiday
weekend, to welcome the many
visitors to The Buckland Art
and Flower Festival themed
‘The Art of Nature’.
Tom Briscombe
writes:
Bishop Jonathan preached
at a special service at St Mary’s
on Sunday, where visitors and
congregation alike witnessed
an amazing transformation of
the church with magnifi cent
fl ower displays cascading from
stained glass windows and the
bell-tower stairway.
The Chancel and Altar
were lit by the brilliance of
more fl oral creations and
contemporary designs.
In his address, the Bishop
thanked all those who had
helped in the organisation of How should religions display of unity, with (Above) Bishop Nicholas
this event, including those respond to climate prayers, workshops and busy Holtam interviewed by ES
local artists who had exhibited networking. Dr Husna Ahmad, London Live
change? This was
their works in the Buckland CEO of Global One and
Reading Room. All funds raised the question that author of “The Green Guide other places of worship), took
went to The Brigitte Trust and attracted vicars, rabbis, to the Hajj”, drew rounds of place throughout St John’s
St Mary’s Church. applause when she called out: before everyone gathered for
Muslim activists and
“Only when we think as one fi nal thoughts. Rabbi Natan
(Left) Bishop Jonathan
government advisors humanity can we save the Levy sounded the end of the
was welcomed to the
planet.” evening by blowing on the
Festival by the Revd Canon to St John’s Waterloo
Carol Coslett, Rector of on 21 September There were sobering shofar.
Betchworth and Buckland. updates too. Sir David King, Canon Giles Goddard, vicar
for the inaugural special representative to the of St John’s and co-chair of the
conference of “Faith Foreign Secretary on climate event said: “Opportunities for
change, pointed out the need genuine interfaith action do
for the Climate”.
to achieve carbon neutrality not come around very often.
The evening kicked off with by 2035 in order to restrict But climate change focuses
a speech from Bishop Nicholas global warming to 1.5 degrees the mind and produces a sense
Holtam. “Climate justice is a Celsius. of urgency. If your place of
profoundly moral issue,” said Workshops on green worship can reduce its carbon
the Bishop. “There is no ‘Planet investment, changing the footprint, how did you do it,
B’. This is our common home.” behaviour of congregations, and can the rest of us do the
The event was a moving creating eco-churches (or same?”
‘Praising God through
the gift of music’
For many years and Evensong Sunday a month, which has gone from
strength to strength.
St Mary the Virgin by Sunday during term
And now under the
Beddington has had time.
leadership of the Revd Andrew
a traditional choir of The previous Rector, the Fenby, the current Rector,
Common Awards Undergraduate & boys and an adult ‘back Revd Justine Middlemiss a separate Girls choir has been
Postgraduate courses initiated a Ladies’ Choir, formed.
Common Award row’ singing Eucharist
enabling three part music once They sing with the boys
Mixed-Mode Training (BA, BTh, MTh, MSt,
and the ‘back row’ for special
MPhil, DPhil) plus occasions and regularly at
Certificate in
ministerial training their own evening services.
Theological Studies This has proved very popular
and numbers are averaging the
same as the long established
boys choir!
Director of Music, Karl
Dorman commented “It is
very exciting to see people
responding to the call and
coming forward to praise God
through the gift of music. The
Holy Spirit is at work bringing
choir-member families
through the west door to see
and hear what is going on”.
The photo shows both boys
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Patronal Festival.
THE BRIDGE...October 2016 5
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6 THE BRIDGE...October 2016
Dr Rowan Williams
CCOOMMEE WWIITTHH
preaches to a packed
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St Matthew’s,Redhill
HHOOLLYY LLAANNDD
Former Archbishop
of Canterbury, The
Most Revd Dr Rowan
Williams, preached to
Bookings have now
a packed St Matthew’s
opened for the next Church on Sunday
Diocesan Pilgrimage 18 September as
to the Holy Land part of the church’s
which Bishop 150th anniversary
Christopher and celebrations and to
Dean Andrew will mark St Matthew’s RN
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important events in Our
not ask for repayment for his able to fi nd time in his busy During the service
Lord’s life and ministry took (cid:129) Share the Eucharist with Jerusalem at the three star
love. Formerly a tax collector, schedule to preach and to meet Dr Williams also blessed two
place. By visiting the Holy the local congregation of Golden Walls Hotel beside St Matthew turned to Jesus and so many of the congregation as new ceremonial staves used by
Land we are also standing in Christ Church, Nazareth, the Old City Walls and in became one of his disciples. part of our patronal festival.” the Church Wardens and made
solidarity with our brothers with other Eucharists at Tiberias, at the four star Ron The Revd Andrew Dr Williams led the service, a presentation to the Revd
and sisters there. Meeting the Abu Ghosh, at the Lutheran Beach Hotel right on the Cunnington said; “It was an administered communion Rosemary Webb in recognition
‘living stones’, Palestinian Church of the Redeemer lakeside. A limited number of absolute pleasure to welcome and stayed after the service of her tenth anniversary
and Israeli Christians, is and on the Galleean single rooms are available at a Dr Williams to St Matthew’s. chatting to the congregation as a Priest, all spent at St
humbling. This time we lakeside. supplementary cost of £445. We were so pleased that he was and enjoying refreshments. Matthew’s.
will visit the Neve Shalom (cid:129) Join Evening Prayer at St The tour is on a full-board
reconciliation centre”. George’s Cathedral. basis with buffet breakfast,
A taste of the tour (cid:129) See Mount Zion: the Upper lunch and table d’hôte
The programme gives a Room and the Dormition evening meal included daily. On Wednesday
unique opportunity to Abbey and Jerusalem’s Flights are with EL AL 7 September, the
Western Wall Israel Airlines. All airport and
(cid:129) Walk where Jesus and Venerable Dr Joseph
the fi rst disciples walked (cid:129) Visit the West Bank and security charges are included.
- places like the Mount meet the ‘living stones’ Touring is by air-conditioned Ajaefobi was licensed
of Olives, The Pool of at Neve Shalom where coach, accompanied by local by Bishop Christopher
Bethesda; the Via Dolorosa; Israelis and Palestinians guides. All entrance fees are as Chaplain to the
the Garden of Gethsemane. live together; Visit Nablus included and an amount
(Jacob’s Well) towards the group gratuity Nigerian Community
(cid:129) Visit churches on historic
sites such as the Church (cid:129) Sail on the Sea of Galilee; fund, to be disbursed locally. in the Diocese and
of St Peter in Gallicantu see the Mount of the For a tour brochure Assistant Priest in the
- believed to be the site of Beatitudes; Tabgha; Mensa and booking form
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Nativity in Bethleham. Caesarea Philippi; Mount Administrator, Trinity
Tabor and the Church of House, 4 Chapel Court Venerable Ben
(cid:129) Visit Ein Karem, the
the Transfi guration. Borough High Street Enwuchola as Chaplain
birthplace of St John the
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THE BRIDGE...October 2016 7
Thank you Chris Cathedral Girls Choir
- and welcome John visits Krakow
The Venerable Chris joined the Board in 1997 John has an interest in
The Cathedral Girls’ Choir girls to show off their musical aged 21, she was told when her
(about a year after publication communications and regularly
Chris Skilton, the spent fi ve days in July in talents. They are also a vital adoptive mother died.
began) when he was Team uses Twitter. He is also to
Archdeacon of Croydon Krakow. 24 girls aged between part of building confi dence On a happier note, the
Rector of Sanderstead. He chair the strategic review of
9 and 17 with a willing team and learning to work together, girls sang at several venues
who has chaired the became Chair in 2004 when communication within the
of adults visited churches which helps our choirs provide including the Wieliczka Salt
the fi rst Chair the Venerable Diocese which was agreed by
The Editorial Board of and sites in a city which was inspirational music for weekly Mines, St Peter and St Paul’s
Douglas Bartles-Smith retired. Diocesan Synod at its July
the Bridge for the last affected severely during the worship at the Cathedral. Church and for part of the
He was, by this time the meeting. We look forward
Second World War. This is particularly so since Mass at Dominican Church.
12 years has given up Archdeacon of Lambeth. to working with him and to
we have no choir school and They also took a river cruise
the role. Chris has been a wise sharing his new ideas. Susanna Bloomfi eld, choristers are drawn from all on the Vistula and attended a
and gentle presence always the Cathedral’s over London. folklore evening and dinner,
encouraging and willing to Pastoral and Music As well as visiting Schindler’s where they joined in with the
help to ensure that all goes
Administrator Factory, a museum of Jewish folk dancing.
well. Communications and
writes: history during the turbulent We are grateful for the
Resources and all who work
years, we met a Holocaust fi nancial support of companies,
on the Bridge are grateful to
survivor who was adopted as trusts and individuals who
him for all his work with us Tours are an enjoyable and a baby and was unaware of made the tour possible, and
and wish him well as he takes educational experience for all her birth parents’ death in several of the girls said that it
on different responsibilities. and an opportunity for the the concentration camp until, was the best one ever!
Thank you, Chris.
As we say goodbye to Chris
we welcome the Venerable
John Kiddle, the Archdeacon
of Wandsworth, as the Board’s
new C hair.
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“Let the little childre
and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of he
Sometimes it is hard themselves in the story, to go about engagement with God
Time to take
beyond where words alone can and with each other.
for us to imagine
take us – a chance of imagining How can we help children
quote how we make it
new possibilities because of (and adults) learn about
clear that everyone is
coming close to God. worship – what are the different
included in the phrase our baptismal
Stillness – worshipping elements in a service? How
‘God’s children’.
with children does not mean might it bring us closer to God?
It often feels a bit everything has to be high- What do we as worshippers
like God’s children are commitments octane music, movement and contribute to the gathering?
actually the ‘oldies’ and activity. Build in opportunities Take a good look at your
the children haven’t for stillness, refl ection, thinking current pattern of worship
- a projected picture, lit candle (preferably with a young
quite made it yet. We
seriously or artefact can help create a person). Are there changes
all sort of know that’s
focus. (And no – it won’t be a which could begin to make
far from the truth but time of silence!) it more intergenerational –
it is sometimes hard to Encounter – It is all too easy to illustrations on service sheets;
work out what to do. err on the side of entertainment inclusion of all ages in the
Mary Hawes and praise were experienced community has its own culture,
That’s why we have a across the generations. But as context and tradition. rather than encounter when various roles (welcomer, server,
planning worship with children reader, intercessor); prayer
Children’s and Youth the centuries passed, we have However, it’s worth considering
The Church of England and adults. Whether it’s a song and Scripture readings which
Adviser to help us all tended to become a church the following.
Baptism Service contains with actions, prayers using engage more than just hearing;
to think about the best a Commission which which orders itself by age. Participation – Worship needs hands or bodies, a clever visual opportunities for movement
ways forward. reminds parents,Godparents Crèche, Sunday School, Youth to involve bodies as well as mind aid, a reinterpretation of the – coming forward to be closer
It seemed a good idea and congregation of their Group, Student Network – all and spirit. Where are there parable, we need to keep in to ‘the action’, processions,
to share some of what responsibilities: oanffder cinomg ae cchloasnec teo t Go oleda, rbnu at bout ocrpepaotrivtuitny iatineds ftoarlk minogv, eams ewnetl,l as mind ‘Will this help those involvement in operating any
they do. This time we As (these children) grow up, often disconnected from other listening and singing? present encounter God?’ sound/projection equipment;
have focussed mostly they will need the help and generations of Christ’s people All ages worshipping together a talk/sermon which is more
on work with children encouragement of the Christian when it comes to worship. Realism – Children ask won’t happen overnight. But it dialogue than monologue.
community, so that they may questions, get distracted, will NEVER happen if we don’t The community of faith
and in the future we learn to know God in public Worshipping with all sometimes get upset. make a start. Here are three needs to be ready for change
will look at work with worship and private prayer …. ages together doesn’t come Worshipping with children thoughts that might help: and challenge, open to learning
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we ensure that God’s teaching. predictable, it’s not what we Accompanying – Coach come together? Creating an to being a church where all
children today know So, as church communities, like. It’s costly because it asks us parents and adults who sit intergenerational community generations worship together
tthhaety tahraet. ’s exactly what hrheoeslwppo ccnahsniil bdwirleei tntiae kks nes oeowrui orG uosdly i ann d ttooou tposunidte e os uiodure rp a ecnrodsmo mnfoaarlyt bp zeroe mnfeeor eivnne ces ataolto wancogcrsodimdse, p wcahhniiyls dptrheerenimn ig nb aywn posorwsinehrtispin tgo oa(snuodtcs ioiadllde a oscpft iewvniotdri estshim,i phe o wtmohgeee/rcteeh ylelo ru ng wbfroieldslyh b oroifpn Cpgoh urrtisus ctn,l ioatsnieedsr wfaosir ltl h uoesf ftweorh ole
There’s some more help public worship? To start with, order to welcome others. But questions, helping fi nd the page groups, parish meals, etc.) be renewed by God’s anointing
too on Page 10 where we need to make sure that we perhaps worship isn’t so much in Bible or service sheet. Draw allows the generations to get Spirit.
you can see some book are prepared for them to join about me and my preferences a child’s attention to what is to know each other in a more It’s time to take our baptismal
reviews. with us in public worship! We as it is about God and Christ’s happening rather than distract informal way so that worship commitments seriously.
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Children’s ministry at St Barnabas Dulwich
‘
We are very blessed to Harvest each group is course which the children given two or three different
producing a large banner to enjoyed so much they wanted specialised sports coaching
to have a thriving,
display in our Welcome Area, to continue! Sessions include sessions per day. All of the days
vibrant and
based on a harvest prayer. Our role-play, games, questions and had a theme, or a Christian
varied children’s older children will also lead the answers and craft activities. ‘value’ attached to them and
programme at St intercessions. Choir: each day the children would
Children’s Church: have a talk about why this
Barnabas. The Choir is a major part of our
value was important. We were
Children’s Church is an Children’s work. Children join
Sunday Activities: overbooked and actually ended
informal group for pre-school from the age of 7 and Friday
up making money (although
Our Crèche and Scramblers for children and their parents, night rehearsal begins with
this was never the aim) from
pre-school children meet every which meets twice a month in pizza before the children have
our mission activities.
Sunday. Older children from the side chapel. We tell Bible their own rehearsal with our
The success of the camp has
Reception to Year 6 meet every stories and sing Christian music directors.
led us to start a weekly Street
Sunday except the fi rst Sunday songs, using puppets and props. At 7pm the adults join them
in the month. We have over 150 The children are quick to for a full rehearsal for Sunday’s Dance club in conjunction ‘with
Kick London, which began this
children on our registers and learn the songs and take part service. Afterwards the
September for primary aged
usually on a Sunday morning in the interactive stories. After children play games or join in
children. As with the
there are at least 50 children in 20 minutes we go through to an activity like craft or baking.
summer camp, the club
the fi ve groups. We all work to the welcome area and do a craft We also have special events for
will teach Christian values
a termly plan using the Gospel activity related to the story. The the children such as sleepovers,
whilst having fun!
reading whenever possible for mums and dads can then chat carol singing and crazy games
our weekly focus. over coffee and cake! nights. iA rticle written
The older children engage by:
Children’s Interactive Kick London:
in discussions, puzzles and Angela Batty (Sunday
games, whilst the younger Bible Study: In August, St Barnabas in School Co-Ordinator),
children enjoy role play, On a Wednesday evenings we conjunction with Kick London Ross Gunderson (Curate),
storytime and a craft related run an interactive bible study ran a multi-sport summer Hannah Robinson (Youth
activity making somethingto for primary age children. This camp, where children, aged Minister) & Jackie Watson
take home. Looking forward grew out of a fi rst communion between 5-11 years old were (Vicar’s Wife)
THE BRIDGE... October 2016 9
n come to me

aven belongs to such as these.”
Children and Young People’s
Mission and Ministry

fundraising guide www. admission of children to Events
Our vision is of a southwark.anglican.org/ communion; confi rmation;
Our fi rst ‘Messy Celebration’
hospitable church, cypmm schools work training…
Saturday 25 February 2017
in which children Training http://www.southwark. 11am-1pm at Southwark
and young people anglican.org/cypmm/
Courses are open to everyone. Cathedral. Join us for this
are welcomed and training/
large, colourful celebration of
invited to shape, and Our Central Training Networking rich and varied expressions of
be shaped by the life Programme includes courses Godly In Putney we use Godly
of the church. They on organising Effective Youth All churches have been invited worship. Inspired and provided Play as one of the teaching
are encouraged, work; The Key; Growing Messy to appoint a representative for by churches of all shapes and resources for Sunday
empowered and Leaders; Godly Play and our children and young people’s sizes across the Diocese there School, for our Admission
enabled to contribute new Living Faith Seminar mission and ministry. There will plenty of fun and activity, Play to Communion class (where
to the church and its evening. We have also repeated are Parish Representative and culminating in a Eucharist parents are able to benefi t
mission and bring their the popular Quiet Day, this Deanery Champion update with Bishop Jonathan where from Godly Play too) and in
energy inspiration and time held with the Sisters of St sessions across the Diocese in we will share bread and wine at St both of our church schools.
challenge. Andrew in Lewisham. October and November. They together. Get involved... We know we are fortunate
Our Local Training are a great opportunity to Children, bring your adults! in having such a beautiful
Programme enables clusters connect with local networks, http://www.southwark. dedicated space and welcome
Hugh Ridsdill-Smith of churches and Deaneries to and receive resources, support anglican.org/ Mary other church groups to use it,
organise training tailored to and training. There are messycelebration either for Godly Play itself, or
The Diocese offers their local needs. Advice and also lunches for employed What next? for training school or Sunday
parishes support in gmuaixdiamnucem i se offfefcetrievde ntoe sesn. sTuhree (wcohriklderresn, ,t hfarmeei ltyim anesd ay oyueathr.) Sutpadya tines t coounctha:i nR edgeutalailrs eomf ail Putney ScIhno oAlp treila c2h0e1r5s Sint MGaordyl’ys Play.
a number of ways Children and Young people’s events, resources etc. - to join hosted the Godly Play UK
in their work with local training fund is available the list and for all enquiries annual conference. Just
The Key; This is our
to help pay trainer costs. including courses contact Ailsa Newby under two hundred delegates
children, young people basic course for those
Courses include: The Key; cypcourses@southwark. attended from the UK,
engaged or interested
and worship. children’s ministry; youth anglican.org Switzerland, Netherlands,
in work with children Godly Play is a method
Our webpage on the new ministry; Godly Play; Messy and young people. iH ugh Ridsdill-Smith is of teaching, learning and Latvia, Finland, Belgium. The
look Diocesan website explains Church; all age worship; sport It does not assume Diocesan Consultant, discovery which focuses on key note address was given by
our vision and approach in in CYP ministry; working with experience and works Children and Young the central Bible stories and the Revd Dr Jerome Berryman
more detail. It also has links hard to reach CYP; challenging especially well with People’s Mission and uses a multi-sensory approach from the USA, the founder of
to a wide selection of events, behaviour; building volunteer groups from churches. Ministry. Hugh is available that combines language and Godly Play, and over eighteen
resources, ideas and useful teams; children and young Topics include values to offer advice and support play. workshops were run from
external organisations. people’s spirituality; social every room in the church.
and priorities, leading to PCC’s, teams and clusters It can be used in a variety of
It is being added to media and new technology; sessions, safe practice of churches. settings - churches, schools, Godly Play is based on
regularly, for example, parenting; developing young and resourcing your E-mail: hugh.ridsdill-smith@ hospitals, care-homes, and the Montessori method and
there is a new downloadable leaders; starting CYP from a work. southwark.anglican.org with people who have no requires specialist training.
small base; toddler church; This year it became clear that
church background, It values
there is a growing demand
openness and discovery and
for localised training. Part-
invites the listeners into the
fi nanced through Hugh
Worshipping with experience of church. (We stories to connect them with
Ridsdill-Smith, Consultant
get more dads at this service their personal experience.
for Children and Young
than to any other). We link the Since 2008 at St Mary’s
People’s Mission & Ministry
Family Service to our baptisms Putney we have been
children at St John’s in the Diocese, 20 members
so the week following the fortunate to have a dedicated
of churches in Wandsworth,
baptism – usually at a separate Godly Play Room, a sacred
Richmond and Barnes
service – we use the baptismal space for children with
Deaneries were able to get a
Paul Roberts which gradually got eaten by to attend on only one Sunday. words of welcome and give out an emphasis on natural
full day’s training in Godly
the very small children, and In practice, most came twice the baptism certifi cates. materials, child-friendly
Play.
sang children’s hymns from a month and the numbers What is the secret? There heights and a range of books
Worshipping with children: It is hoped that we will
the hymn book. I took it in continued to rise. A year ago, isn’t one really. We have and crafts.
I call it ‘having fun in God’s now begin to create a hub of
turns with two of our Readers with the intention of turning consulted with parents about A Godly Play session
presence’. That’s not to say local Godly Play teachers for
to lead or give the talk. this into a congregation why they come, and what is involves the presentation of
that it is irreverent or merely mutual support and further
I decided to invest my rather than just a ‘service’, we attractive. We have involved one of the great stories and
entertaining; rather, it’s about training. It is also a regional
energy in this service simply decided to meet every week parents in leading, as well as in parables of the Bible using
entering the world of children hub for Godly Play Advocates
by being there every time and set up three leadership the usual rotas. We have had symbols and objects. This is
who are not self-conscious (area representatives) in the
and not seeing it as an teams led by myself, our some social events and seen followed by a time for each
about expressing pleasure and South-East to meet during the
irritating add-on. Gradually we assistant priest and youth real friendships developing. person to respond to what
delight. year for training and support.
introduced some newer action pastor. We haven’t worked Personality has a lot to do they have heard through
Jesus said, ‘Anyone who Meanwhile in our parish
songs. The piano was replaced out yet how to introduce with it: I fi nd it easy to lead questions, play, craft activity,
will not receive the kingdom ministry the Godly Play
by a keyboard. Pictures and this congregation to holy an informal interactive style quiet refl ection or exploration
of God like a little child will Room is a beautifully quiet
songs appeared on screen; communion. I look forward of worship. I was delighted of the other stories in the
never enter it’. In the same holy space also used for our
nothing very radical. to the training session in the recently when I had been room. It can be followed by a
way I would say that anyone Emmaus service, a children’s
Over the years, with the Cathedral next year about talking about the parables in simple sharing of food.
who cannot enter into that Eucharist held about six times
help of three enthusiastic ‘Messy Communion’. Luke 15 and mentioned the The session is Eucharistic
childlike innocent delight and a term and by some adults for
curates, this service became Some basic do’s and don’ts: party in heaven. ‘A party in in structure and the stories
joy will fi nd it hard to lead or meditation.
something that families keep it short – 35 to 40 heaven!’ called out a child follow the church calendar
enjoy worship with children. enjoyed coming to, and by minutes, keep it moving, keep just near me. She had got the and seasons. The resources are For further details about
When I fi rst came to St John 2013 we were regularly getting it active, don’t be put off by a point. ‘Yes’, I said, ‘and we can mostly made by the team from Godly Play, resources and
the Evangelist Old Coulsdon, 60 or 70 each month. When bit of noise and chaos, keep enjoy it now’. Saint Michaels Workshop in training visit:
thirteen years ago, we had a www.godlyplay.uk
we put forward the idea of the language concrete rather iT he Revd Paul Bowthorpe, Norwich, which
monthly Family Service which holding the service twice a conceptual. This last point is a Roberts is Rector, includes skilled woodworkers iT he Revd Canon Ailsa
attracted a handful of families. month some wondered if good way to engage also with St John the Evangelist, and people with learning Newby is Team Rector,
We used a printed liturgy, people would simply choose young dads who have little Old Coulsdon diffi culties. Putney Team Ministry
10 THE BRIDGE...October 2016
Diddi Disciples at St Peter’s, Walworth
Diddi Disciples is Sunday but also leaders and parents. church. Many of our Diddi space for our very smallest
morning worship for 0-6 year For many of us this is our Disciples have been admitted to disciples has brought and
olds at St Peter’s, Walworth: main act of worship. For this communion from baptism. taught us so much as a church.
a very mixed congregation reason, our worship downstairs Diddi Disciples continues The Revd Andrew Moughtin-
near Elephant and Castle strongly refl ects the worship of to grow. The material is being Mumby, Rector of St Peter’s,
with all sorts of nationalities, the adults upstairs – following published by SPCK in July. said; “Diddi Disciples has been
languages, and educational the pattern of a Common In preparation, St Peter’s a key part in our growth in
experiences represented. Worship Eucharist in a catholic Diddi Disciples – babies, depth of faith and worship,
tradition - but in ways specially toddlers, children, and adults and our growth in numbers.
Sharon Moughtin-
created for Under 6s, using lots - are visiting churches in It’s helped us to provide high
Mumby of movement, imagination, Southwark, Liverpool, and quality worship for young
symbols, streamers, our faces Dublin on Mini Missions to members of St Peter’s and
Diddi Disciples started fi ve and bodies, creative activities, plant new groups and we’re their parents and carers,
years ago with fi ve children music, and song. Because always excited to be asked to which means that people with
(three of which belonged to our worship follows the same share our material with more younger children come more
the leader!), But we now have pattern every week, we’ve churches. Back at St Peter’s, frequently, new people are
30-40 under 6 year olds every been able to provide lots of Walworth, we’re now setting more likely to stay, and word
Sunday at 10.30am. leading opportunities for even aside the church sanctuary gets round that it’s OK to bring
Diddi Disciples meets during the youngest children, and every Tuesday from 9-3pm for very young children. They will
the Sunday Eucharist (we go also to include children for back-to-back Diddi Disciples be taken seriously and won’t be
downstairs after the fi rst hymn whom English is a second Bishop Christopher came to whole church. For us, this sessions, ranging from ‘Baby expected to sit quietly.”
asofoonur drf oe trvriee mutrusyer o itntno’ segd :eui mntrhiopnetorg j r uittshsa twne b toP atrebhsahiacetiesp ,) lstaahpcnteaigctv iueeaavlly gen reieyn, eovodnors el.wv ieFhsdo oi.rn hucalsuv iedt e’osdt v haietnard l vDuPipeissasictct iaeSpi rtlte soPs (ce ldotiokenrwet’ isnun sasut)nae ddi pru lsrer,ei drns eiDgdt uiitdnhrdgnei i ng rPdsepiefpatfreceerers’esse,n nWbt tuaastg l wweaslhol armotthf ew t eihots er iasnslhe ld iaapirbf feaoe tur eStn:t t S‘cRTlieahncseges ip Tnwtogiood randsnl,h edYirp e ST afpoari krr1 ieN toauunvaerdlsri te’2 yrt ’fyo ra, o nmd i TMiasht oA eSus tRsg iPeshetvtatdienn Sr-t’Mh sParurimeosnbt y
toddlers, and young children, We were thrilled when over the Eucharist for the worship and fully part of the St Peter’s school. Opening up
Richard Dormandy reviews:
The Revd Richard
Dormandy is Vicar of
Books for All Age Worship Tulse Holy Trinity &
St Matthew and this
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for ideas you think would work Crafts” (below) you would have This small book is packed Here are 100 ideas for short available at http://bit.ly/
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