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A SECTION OF THE ANGLICAN JOURNAL SEPTEMBER 2010 SERVING THE DIOCESE OF FREDERICTON Parish-to-parish loans G R A Y D O N N I C H O L A S S P E A K S I N E D M U N D S T O N Models of charity, co-operation and shared ministry
BY ANA WATTS “We had been recently blessed When the Rural and/or Strug- with a signifi cant gling Parishes Task force wrote bequest,” says Mr. its report, a parish-to-parish loan Carter. “The was not among its recommended money was to be invested and support options — because no- the income used to benefi t the body had ever heard of such a parish. We felt helping another thing. Today the diocese hails parish would benefit our par- parish-to-parish loans as mod- ish and honour the spirit of the els of charity and cooperation, trust.” examples of shared ministry at So the Parish of Sussex lent its fi nest, and the embodiment the Parish of St. George the of the kind of transformational money to pay off its mortgage change envisioned by the Nico- at terms more reasonable than demus Project. the bank’s. Lower payments sig- “What could be better than nifi cantly improved the parish’s helping out one of our struggling cash flow, and the debt was parishes?” asks Gil Carter, a secured by a mortgage secured member of the Diocesan Finance by the diocese, which had also Committee and treasurer of the guaranteed the bank loan. The Parish of Sussex, the fi rst parish diocese, in turn, took appropri- to make such a loan. ate measures to protect its own The Parish of St. George interests. incurred a hefty debt when its Six years ago eight congrega- church burned to the ground tions in the lower St. John River and had to be replaced. The re- Valley amalgamated to become sult was a vibrant parish with the Parish of the Nerepis and a wonderful new church and a St. John. They worshipped in cash-fl ow problem that compro- a school and conducted a very mised its programs and ministry. successful capital campaign in When it came time to renew the order to build the Church of the loan the diocesan fi nance com- Resurrection in Grand Bay-West- Joanna Bernard, Chief of the Madawaska First Nations, and New Brunswick Lt.-Gov. Graydon Nicholas were mittee suggested the parish look fi eld, which opened last year. As special guests at a service celebrating the National Aboriginal Day of Prayer at St. John’s Anglican and St. Paul’s to another parish with capital to successful as the campaign was, United Church in Edmundston on June 21. The lieutenant-governor was guest speaker and focused on Jesus’ invest and secure a loan at more the parish was only able to fi nish favourable rates. second great commandment — to love our neighbours as ourselves. See story on page 2. The Parish of Sussex fi t the bill. See Diocesan Assistance on page 2. Saint John parish hosts congregational development conference
BY GREG MCMULLIN AND diocese, his own Church of the opportunity to build on Bishop ment Committee, the Board of CECIL VANBUSKIRK Cross in Bluffton, South Carolina Salmon’s foundational teaching Trustees of York Place and the has grown from a congregation on congregational development. South Carolina Christian Action In the spirit of the Nicodemus of about 150 members to two We are blessed to receive this Council. He has led many re- Project, the man Bishop Edward congregations of more than 1,500 well-timed invitation.” treats including a diocesan men’s Salmon of active souls during Dr. Owens The conference features a conference and, most recently, he South Carolina 14-year ministry. While it is true breakfast for clergy and a leader- and his wife Becky led a diocesan calls “my right the demographics of the Diocese ship luncheon on both days and couples conference. hand man in of Fredericton are very different several teaching workshops will The conference and mission congregational from those in South Carolina, it focus on the role of clergy and services at St. Mary and St. development,” is clear that gifted leadership lay leadership in congregational Bartholomew’s are free, however, will lead a inspires signifi cant growth. development. Beginning Satur- registration is required and a weekend conference and work- The Church of St. Mary and day evening Dr. Owens will lead free will offering will be received. shop on the topic at St. Mary St. Bartholomew’s/Parish of a three-day parish mission with Registration deadline is Friday and St. Bartholomew’s Church in Coldbrook-St. Mary is pleased two mission services, the first Oct. 22. For more information, Saint John on Oct. 29 and 30. to host this important confer- that evening and the second on please contact the parish offi ce Bishop Salmon assures us ence for the entire diocese. “I am Monday evening, Nov. 2. at 696-1347. the Rev. Dr. Charles (Chuck) delighted to endorse this parish- Dr. Owens has served in vari- Owens is a superb proclaimer based Nicodemus Project initia- ous lay leadership roles at the of the Gospel with the ability tive,” says Archbishop Claude parish and diocesan levels — The Rev. Greg McMullin is rec- to empower others. Not only did Bishop Edward Salmon and Miller. “I want to encourage our member of the Diocesan Council, tor of the Parish of Coldbrook- he work with Bishop Salmon the Rev. Dr. Charles clergy and lay leaders to respond the Commission on Ministry, St. Mary and Cecil VanBuskirk to bring about growth in the (Chuck) Owens enthusiastically to this timely the Congregational Develop- is conference chair.
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P A R I S H N E W S Nicholas speaks of Jesus’ commandment to love one another
BY FRAN BEDELL After each direction, the drum- longing to gain a deeper connec- eradicated a culture, girls were 30 minutes, it seemed like a few mers drummed and chanted to tion, pushing energy waves into forced to cut off their braids, seconds. His humility and spiri- On May 3, His Honor, Graydon the spirits of that direction. our bodies, bringing us balance, their native language was for- tuality was very evident. Nicholas, Lieutenant-Governor Spirit of the East — rhythm and energy. bidden and the children were Our closing prayers were a of New Brunswick, was the guest bring the new dawn in me. The Madawaska Chief intro- separated from their rituals and tribute to the Aboriginal people. speaker at St. John Anglican Spirit of the South — duced the lieutenant governor, heritage. That is in the past, now The lieutenant-governor brought and St. Paul United Church in bring me healing and laughter. saying he was her mentor and the work of overcoming oppres- copies of the Lord’s Prayer in Edmundston. Joanna Bernard, Spirit of the West — her cousin. She credits him with sion continues. Maliseet, which he prayed. Chief of the Madawaska First bring me cleansing and insight. promoting education among all He then spoke of Jesus’ Great A pot-luck meal was enjoyed Nations, and the band’s offi cial Spirit of the North— First Nations as well as working Commandment (Matthew 22: after the service, with His Honor drummers were also present. I bring me wisdom and purity. within the justice system for 38-39). He emphasized “And a offering grace in his native lan- have long been interested in na- One thing that soon became equal rights. second is like it, you shall love guage. tive spirituality, and with the Na- obvious was that when the drums Lt.-Gov. Nicholas began his your neighbor as yourself.” In addition to our faith com- tional Aboriginal Day of Prayer started, we paid attention. The address with an eagle’s feather Who is our neighbor? Is it only munity, we had guests from our being observed on June 21, this drums seemed to connect us to in his hand. He connected that people like us or is it all people? ecumenical friends and members seemed to be a good time. our heartbeat, to our natural feather to the eagle feather used How do we show that love? Is of the Madawaska First Nation. Our service began with a rhythms. The beat brought us in the sweet grass ceremony. He it through prejudice, racism, It was a truly special day, and sweet-grass ceremony, a purify- down to earth, brought us out of then quoted from Exodus 19:4-5, and exclusion, or by accepting, even though the service lasted ing and cleansing to prepare our heads and into our feelings. “how I bore you on eagles’ wings affi rming and building commu- almost two hours, no one noticed. us for worship. Then the lead It connected us to Mother Earth, and brought you to myself” — ex- nity? He reminded us that there We could feel God, the Great Spir- drummer, Michael, drummed bringing a spiritual awareness of plaining the place of the eagle in is only one God and though there it, in that church and believed four very loud beats-to wake up God’s Creation. native spirituality. are different ways of worship, all he was blessing our attempts to the sleeping spirits. The spirituality of the drums He challenged us to read a are directed to the one God. come together as one. The focus of the service was forced us to look deep within book, called A Short Account of The sign of healing is when a litany of the Four Sacred Di- ourselves, to see how we are liv- the Destruction of the Indies. He we can look at each other and see rections, East, South, West and ing this life we have been given; went on to talk about the injus- not differences, but similarities, The Rev. Deacon Fran Bedell is North. These must be presented it is music for the soul. It speaks tices, both open and hidden, to when we can accept all people as a member of the Northwestern in the proper sequence, as they to us, gently challenging us to the First Nations by conquerors God’s children, and when equal- New Brunswick Shared Minis- represent the stages of the day fi nd our potential, and is fed on and missionaries. The injustice ity will be for all, not just some. try Team and leads services in as well as the stages of our lives. prayer and meditation. It is like a of the residential schools almost Although he spoke for close to the Parish of Madawaska. Diocesan assistance and generosity of parishes enables us to move forward Continued from page 1 reduce our monthly payments,” in the Nerepis and St. John than priorities and methods in order so pleased to be able to help the the fi rst phase of construction and says parish treasurer Jamie Mo- we do when we invest in the that we can proclaim the Gospel Parish of St. George, it recently was still left with a debt of nearly rell. “Through Canon Fred Scott, bank,” says Parish of Frederic- of Jesus Christ.” lent money to the Parish of Quis- $1 million. It was fi nanced by a the diocesan treasurer, we nego- ton treasurer Jim Dysart. “And Parish Church warden Lorne pamsis as well. Its new rector has loan from the diocese and a series tiated a loan with the Parish of at the same time, the Nerepis and House agrees. “Although not a growing family and the parish of loans from a chartered bank. Fredericton. Some of the assets it St. John pays a lower rate than is our main concern, the fi nancial needed to buy a rectory. “Part of the bank debt had a had invested in a chartered bank required by the banks.” arrangements to us were very “As a member of the diocesan very aggressive timeline — we are now invested in us, a sister “These transactions may be favourable. More importantly, fi nance committee I would en- needed to pay $100,000 in just church in the diocese. Their capi- financial,” says Archdeacon vestry saw this as an opportu- courage other parishes in posi- three years,” says the Ven. Vicars tal is secure and a huge burden Hodge, “but it isn’t really about nity to respond to our parish tions similar to ours to invest in Hodge, rector of the parish and has been lifted off the shoulders bank accounts and investment vision and purpose — to become the vibrant but struggling par- archdeacon of St. Andrews. “The of the Parish of the Nerepis and portfolios. The assistance of the a truly blessed and provocative ishes we see around us,” says Mr. monthly payment was $3,334. St. John.” diocese and the generosity and church and cultivating a deeper Carter. “I know there are some Altogether the parish needed The Parish Church was glad willingness of parishes to help relationship with God and one who are already considering it.” $10,000 a month to service debt to be able to help another parish one another enables the Church another.” Perhaps the Parish of Sussex and our cash fl ow was severely while protecting its assets. “The to meet the challenges of the Clearly the emerging diocesan may even make a third loan one taxed.” bottom line is that the Parish future. We need to be willing to program of inter-parish loans is of these days. It was recently “What we needed was help to Church is getting a better rate of explore new and transformative transforming mission and min- blessed with yet another gener- reorganize our debt in order to return on the money we invested ways of doing things, realign our istry. The Parish of Sussex was ous bequest. Evaluation of diocesan structures and processes a daunting task
BY ANA WATTS by the Rev. Dr. ture of our diocese as it refl ects ties of our mission as a Christian The group met in Saint John on Barry Craig, the current demographic reali- community,” says Canon Allan. Sept. 2. The diocesan evaluation task group and Citizens will report its progress and fi nd- with the Saints ings to Diocesan Council meeting by Archdeacon St. Andrew’s Church in Newcastle Lyman Hard- (Miramichi City) on Sept. 18. ing. Struck following Synod 2009 “Both books to assess the value and the ef- provide an his- www.anglican.nb.ca fectiveness of current diocesan torical context OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE DIOCESE OF FREDERICTON governance structures and pro- for our diocese as it exists today,” A SECTION OF THE ANGLICAN JOURNAL cesses (a goal of the Nicodemous says Canon Allan. “We have Project), the group members consulted reports adopted by The Rt. Rev. Claude Miller Bishop and Publisher assumed a massive task. Diocesan Synods in recent years They fi rst met in January of and examined the efforts of other Ana Watts Editor this year and, guided by Arch- dioceses to respond to the chal- bishop Claude Miller, they are lenges facing Anglicans today DEADLINE Published 10 times per year. Price of subscription $10.00 exploring the broad scope and and in the future. We have also for copy and photo complexity of their mandate consulted with various members Please send news and photo submissions to and encountering varied expec- of our diocesan family.” submissions to the Ana Watts, 773 Glengarry Place, Fredericton, NB E3B 5Z8 tations. It is slow and heavy work, New Brunswick Phone: 506-459-5358; E-mail: [email protected] “Our objective is to improve and the load could be lightened Anglican is the fi rst administrative efficiency and with an enlarged membership, Please send subscription renewals and changes of address to: reduce costs, subject to available but those who are approached working day of the The New Brunswick Anglican funding as identifi ed by the bish- are either daunted by the size of month previous to c/o Anglican Journal Circulation Dept., 80 Hayden St, Toronto, op and Diocesan Council,” says the task or unable to participate ON M4Y 3G2 task group member Canon Stu- because of their many other com- publication. art Allan. Toward that end, the mitments. Printed & mailed by Signal Star Publishing group has been informed by the “At the moment we are fo- A division of Bowes Publishers Ltd. , Goderich, Ontario books Apostle to the Wilderness cused on the governance struc- SEPTEMBER 2010 THE NEW BRUNSWICK ANGLICAN / 3
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P R I N C I P A L NY Church — relevant and responsible E N G A G E M E N T S ne of the great gifts to long. This early manifestation the face of unexpected tragedy. Sharon and me over the of the Church — the body of The ministry of Jesus and Sept. 18 Osummer was a short Christ, God’s kingdom wit- his disciples models God’s lov- Diocesan Council trip to New York City with our nessing in the shadows of the ing presence. Sept. 19 daughter, her husband and two powerful and privileged — was 200th Anniversary of our grandsons. If we had summoned to respond to the acation time is also to be a Parish of Hampton acted on every tourist attrac- needs of the 5,000 seeking food, time of refl ection, a pull- V Sept. 20-21 tion that was offered to us we spiritual nourishment and hope ing back from the immediate Metropolitans Meeting would still be there. while they were still dealing with demands of our calling and Vacation time is supposed John’s tragic death. It was a pow- vocation, to refocus, and make Sept. 21-26 to be a change to a welcome, erful witness to God’s grace. adjustments to our perspective Provincial Council slower pace. But not in New Trinity Church and St. and vision based on our new Sept. 26 York City. Millions of folk rush Paul’s Chapel share a notice learning and experience. While Parish of Rothesay each day by high-speed transit bulletin called Connections. It is it was diffi cult to visit New Oct. 2 to see the sights, get medical an apt name because their joint York City and relax and disen- Ordination treatment, shop and to work. ministry and outreach helped gage while we were there, we Christ Church Cathedral The city has a distinctive pulse me make the connection I was were blessed on our return trip, and unique personality. Art- seeking. Their workshops, Bible and the days following, with Oct. 3-7 Deanery of St. Andrews Visitation ists speak to it in music, paint- studies, youth ministry, cul- rich conversation about our ings, sculptures and architec- tural events and hospitality are shared experience. Oct. 12 ture shared and experienced relevant. There is a discussion Following our short period Bishop’s Counsel throughout the great city. group that centres around the of renewal and vacation time kingdom apply to the lives of Oct. 13 Nine years ago this month, the millions who shared the editorial pages of the New York I hope we, as members of the Atlantic School of Theology on Sept. 11, 2001, attacks on experience of 911? How do the Times, the Wall Street Journal Body, will be fi lled with the joy the World Trade Center sabo- routine vocations exercised and the assigned gospel of the of ongoing service by God’s Oct. 19 Clergy Day taged its vitality. The city block daily in the global fi nancial day; there is a weekly Bible grace as we meet the chal- where the two, 110 story World hub of the world contrast with discussion on the application lenges of our ministry that lie Oct. 21-26 Trade Centre towers once God’s Church in the shadow of of Bible stories to everyday life ahead. We should ask ourselves House of Bishops stood, is now affectionately on Wall Street; and a youth art a couple of questions as we the symbols of such enterprise? Oct. 31- Nov -4 and respectfully referred to as In Jesus’ world, King Herod project addresses the tragedy enter yet another busy fall in Deaneries of Fredericton &York visita- Ground Zero. Already construc- held the seat of economic in the Gulf of Mexico. A brown our parishes and diocese: Is our tion tion has begun to replace the power and privilege. Herod bag lunch ministry to street ongoing ministry relevant to powerful and dominant sym- people, a program to enhance the needs of our community? Nov. 10 was responsible for the death Diocesan Council bols that represented the “most of John the Baptist, he put to the ministry of hospitality, and Are we spiritually equipped to powerful nation on earth.” death a person he respected. He a Trinity Knitters project for refl ect God’s love in these times Nov. 14-17 In what was once the shad- called John “a righteous and shut-ins and returning veterans of deeper human need and suf- Deaneries of Fredericton and York visitation ows of the twin towers, stand holy man;” yet, Herod gave in have their place as well. fering? two other buildings that in no to evil and politicalmotivation. These ministries of presence May our joy be secured in way resembled the towers and In the midst of such evil, the in the shadows of 911 have been the knowledge that God’s grace aren’t as dominant in culture disciples (in addition to their a constant since the late 1700s. is suffi cient to meet every need, and society as they once were ongoing evangelistic outreach, In the midst of ongoing human even in those times when we — St. Paul’s Chapel and Trinity need they have dealt with the seek rest and renewal. teaching and healing) returned ANNOUNCEMENTS Episcopal Church Wall Street. to bury John the Baptist. Jesus, fallout and the human suffering These historic structures knowing the impact of their and need through the history- July 1 escaped devastation on that hard work and the emotional making events of the American The Ven. Richard McConnell, historic day. and spiritual devastation of Revolution, the American Civil rector of the Parish of Shediac It was diffi cult for me to John’s death, said with love War, two world-wars, the Viet- and Archdeacon of Moncton, was make the relevant connection and compassion: “Come away Nam War and 911. appointed priest-in-charge of the of God’s love in this setting by yourselves to a lonely place, This is the Church standing Parish of Kent. He continues in of contrasts: Trinity Church, and rest a while.” We know the in the shadow of the world’s Archbisiop Claude Miller is his other positions as well. Wall Street; New York Stock rest of the story as recorded in agenda as well as the midst of Bishop of Fredericton and Met- The Rev. Leo Martin of Hampton Exchange, Wall Street. How do Mark’s Gospel. The Disciple’s history— relevant, and respon- ropolitan of the Ecclesiastical was reappointed Regional Dean we see the Good News of God’s rest did not happen or last very sive, ready with God’s love in Province of Canada. of Kingston/Kennebecasis for a further three year term through June 30, 2013. July 7 Formation — understanding the concept The Rev. Canon Edward Cole- man’s position as priest in charge “Yet, O Lord, you are our Father; we are the clay, and you are our potter; we are all the work of your hand.” Isaiah 64:8 of the Parish of East Saint John is extended for a further fi ve years. t may well have been the few years ago our Dioc- need of post-ordination train- Aug. 15 author of the Book of Isaiah Aesan Council entertained ing credits during the fi rst few Former Church Army Captain Iwho fi rst went on record the suggestion to change the years of their ordained minis- Robert Marsh left his position with the notion of being formed name of one of its working try. The programme is not just as offi cer-in-charge of the Parish into what God would have us teams from that of spiritual educational. Learning is indeed of Musquash and was appointed be. Isaiah suggested that we are “formation” to spiritual “de- the basis of what will hap- youth evangelist in the parishes shaped, like clay, by the potter’s velopment.” The motion was pen, but most especially it is of Hampton and Central Kings. hand. The term we use in the carried due primarily to a lack designed to create an environ- Sept. 1 Church is “formation.” of understanding of the depth ment in which topics, especially The Rev. Cathy Laskey was ap- Formation describes how out the modeling, coaching, of meaning of the word “for- pertaining to the ministry of pointed Associate Priest and we are shaped, moulded, and confl ict, encouragement, teach- mation.” The reason was that the ordained, can be examined, Family Life Coordinator in the formed as Christians, Angli- ing and everything else that is few understood what a group studied and discussed in a lo- Parishes of Shediac and Kent. cans and faithful disciples. involved in growth and develop- charged with overseeing ac- cal context. Many of the units She left the Parish of Heart’s Christians, let alone Angli- ment, there is no formation. tivities and ministry to further will have content specifi c to Content in the Diocese of Eastern can ones, are made not born. Much is required for a goals of “spiritual formation” our own diocese and will strive Newfoundland and Labrador. Although everything is truly colourful Christian life to be would do. Spiritual “develop- to engage participants in the The Rev. Jasmine Chandra, possible with God, a person painted from scratch on a ment” was seen as a better specifi c task of applying theol- assistant curate in the Parish born into an Anglican family, if blank life canvas. Formation descriptor. I wonder. ogy to practice. Although that of Rothesay, was appointed suddenly swept away to a differ- describes how we become who A new effort toward meeting will happen in various ways chaplain to the Rothesay Neth- ent faith environment, would we are. Much is absorbed by re- an old need is the “Diocesan and places throughout each erwood School. In this position not necessarily grow up to be lationship osmosis. One of our Formation Programme” begin- three-month unit, one seminar she oversees morning chapel Christian and certainly not an priorities stated by the Nicode- ning this fall. Its purpose is to day is scheduled to allow the and gives a short talk Tuesdays Anglican one. It is our life in mus Project is to “relearn what provide an environment for for- participants the advantage of through Fridays each week, pre- community, friendships, family it means to be Christian and mation for those preparing for hands-on, face-to-face, commu- sides at a monthly Eucharist, and and Church — with the help of Anglican.” Formation contin- ordination (by way of distance nity interaction regarding what has contact with the students the potter’s hand — that forms ues from crib to grave — from education) to the (vocational) is being considered. throughout the week. She retains in us characteristics we might the beginning to the end of the diaconate and to the priest- her position as assistant curate identify as “Christian.” With- Christian life. hood, as well as for those in in Rothesay. 4 / THE NEW BRUNSWICK ANGLICAN SEPTEMBER 2010
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Coming Events Provincial Council
Induction, Parish of Kingston St. Luke’s Day – 2010 St. Paul’s, Rothesay mission-minded the Rev. Peter J. Gillies, rector Ellie Johnson, the recently re- and how the Anglican Church Sept. 19, 7 p.m. Consider the many facets of health tired Director of Partnerships of Canada’s diocesan, provincial Trinity Church, Kingston Cancer workshop for the Anglican Church of and national structures need to (3946 Route 845, Kingston) The Journey, The Hope, The Spiritual Issues Canada, will lead a series of re- be modifi ed to support and en- Saturday Oct. 16, 9 a.m. - noon fl ections on mission for members hance mission. of the Ecclesiastical Province of The Council’s 31 members with Dr. Tracy Carr, UNBSJ nursing YOUTH RALLY Canada’s Provincial Council in represent the seven Anglican dio- Canadian Cancer Society staff With Curious George & others Cavendish, Prince Edward Island ceses which make up the Ecclesi- Family, lay people, clergy, care givers and Sept. 23-26. astical Province of Canada: Nova Children, youth (6-18) and youth leaders from across These discussions will follow- Scotia and Prince Edward Island, the diocese and beyond welcome members of the public invited. up on General Synod’s focus on Quebec, Fredericton, Montreal, Sunday morning, Oct. 17, 10 a.m. service 10 a.m. – 4 p .m., Saturday, Sept. 25 the Anglican Communion’s Five Eastern Newfoundland and Lab- All Saints Anglican Church, Grand Falls Speaker Dr. Margot Burnell Marks of Mission. The council rador, Central Newfoundland, Registration (no fee) required by Sept. 17 head of Oncology Clinical Department will also continue its discussion and Western Newfoundland. Archbishop Claude Miller is Saint John Regional Hospital around issues of governance as Contact Marilyn Shannon it takes up General Synod’s in- metropolitan of the Province of
On-line education a gift of the technological age Continued from page 3 Distance education by way who, because of need or conve- Please pray for the this of the Internet is one of the nience, have decided to study in programme, its instructors and gifts of the technological age. preparation for ordained minis- participants, that the potter’s There have been correspon- try using distance education. hand will form the clay of those dence schools for decades, but As well as “learning and who are called, preparing them the internet steps that up. It re-learning what it means to as servants of his Church for allows the exchange of ideas, be and Anglican Christian,” the building up of his kingdom reading assignments, communi- the Nicodemus Project identi- and the proclamation of the cation, even discussion by way fi es the need to “prepare our Gospel of Jesus Christ for the of online forums. What is miss- leaders for a different future.” making of disciples. ing from that method is human There are many who hear a call conversation without an inter- to ministry and are ready to The Ven. Geoffrey Hall is cur- WES JAGOE mediary computer. Internet sacrifi ce what is necessary to rently Executive Assistant to the The Hall Music Trust recently awarded three $100 bursaries to young relationships are possible, but do that work. Providing oppor- Bishop of Fredericton, Secretary musicians in the diocese. Bursaries for Stephen Hayes of the Parish formation happens best when tunities for formation is critical of the Synod and Diocesan of Quispamsis and Christie Anne Pitman of the Parish of Portland we interact face to face in rela- to moving that goal forward. Archdeacon. helped to pay their costs at the Diocesan Choir School. Matthew tionship — in community. The Brown’s (Parish of Woodstock) contributes to his expenses as a music goal of the Diocesan Formation Information on the Diocesan Formation Programme major at Mt. Allison University. Above are Christie Anne Pitman Programme is to provide that
G O O D N E W S New home for St. John’s, Nashwaaksis, dedicated by Archbishop
ore than a decade of planning, thousands of Mcommittee hours, gen- erous fi nancial support from past and present congregations as well as the Anglican Foun- dation, countless prayers and a huge leap of faith helped to build a new home for St. John’s Church in Nashwaaksis (Fred- ericton North). Hundreds of parishioners, friends and supporters gathered at the new building on Main Street, just across from the quaint stone church that served the community for more than 50 years, to celebrate the accom- plishment on May 29 and 30. There was a free commu- nity barbecue at lunch time on Saturday, May 29, followed by offi cial opening remarks and a reception. On Sunday morning, May 30, a special service of celebration and dedication, with Arch- bishop Claude Miller, began at 10:15. It included dedication of the worship centre and was followed by a bring-and-share meal. The public was warmly invited to all these events, as well as to church services any Sunday. The new building stands on the site of the former church hall and is a combination hall/ gym, and has a modern and well-equipped kitchen, all con- Parishioners, friends and neighbours toured St. John’s new worship centre veniently located on one level. The hall/gym doubles as a on May 29. A model shows the future of the building, with a new church There was a children’s minute as usual during the Sunday service on worship space on Sunday morn- attached to the gym/hall and kitchen already constructed. The gym/hall May 30, when Archbishop Claude Miller (in the background on the left) ings for regular services. The doubles as a worship space on Sundays. dedicated the worship space of the new St. John’s building on Main Street in congregation eventually plans Fredericton North. to attach a new church to this Photos by Vern Harding building. It is important we become what God wants us to be they were offi cially included in structured/deliberate way, which “The people have been well How that happens or what it’s called the project. is just fi ne. The important thing primed to think along the lines Canon Osborne maintains that is that you and your vestry are of ministry, outreach, renewal of really doesn’t matter although his parish intentionally showing leadership and your their faith and what it means to set out to grow through teaching people are responding. Praise be Anglican and Christian. This BY ANA WATTS and planning, it is still “evident be to God! teaching has been done in Sun- that the Spirit’s moving was of The Parish of Pennfi eld has day sermons and at both Bible The Parish of Pennfi eld is riding His own sovereign intention. recently noticed higher atten- study groups and has been very a spiritual wave. “I feel,” he said, “that these dance and higher offerings, ei- well received,” he said. “There is a perceptible move for transformational change things would have happened ther meeting or exceeding what The parish also conducted a of the Spirit and people are no- emerged at Synod 2009 following even if the diocese had never they need to cover expenses. survey encouraging its people to ticing a difference in terms of several years of study and analy- embarked upon this (Nicodemus) “Which is not normal for us at share their thoughts on its weak atmosphere and overall joy and sis of the diocese’s strengths and project. It is his timing and he this time of year,” says Canon points, what its goals should be, exuberance,” said the rector, weaknesses. Synod delegates has chosen to bless our people. Osborne. “There is a renewed joy how it can minister more to the Canon Keith Osborne, in a recent concluded that without trans- Much of this has come about in singing and music, a renewed surrounding community, what parish report to the Diocesan formational change the diocese through the vitality of a very dy- spirit in the preaching, and in it should do for youth and other Council’s Administration Team. would no longer be the Spirit- namic ladies’ prayer group. And the depth of fellowship we are topics. “I feel we are on the brink of led, mission-minded church God it could be that my efforts and experiencing among ourselves. In the fall the Parish of Pen- what may indeed be a renewal in wants it to be. prayers aimed at parish renewal We are at times laying hands on nfield will celebrate the 175th the hearts of many here.” Preaching and teaching on are being rewarded.” the sick and seeing results.” anniversary of its consecration He credits the Holy Spirit, rather congregational renewal, engag- Mr. Morell concurs. “The Nico- For the past two years Canon with a mission led by retired than the diocese’s Nicodemus Proj- ing the 10 marks of a healthy demus Project is not a ‘one size Osborne has been preaching Bishop George Lemmon. “The ect, with this profound change. parish, incorporating the stew- fi ts all’ endeavour. The only thing intentionally on parish renewal theme will be our history but it Administration Team chair ardship advice of retired Bish- that matters is that we try to and the dynamics of ministry. will also be about parish renewal Jim Morell has a different point op Edward Salmon of South become more like the individuals He has used material from the in keeping with the aims of the of view. “The Holy Spirit works Carolina, focusing on prayer, and the congregations that God diocesan task forces on Rural Nicodemus Project,” says Canon in mysterious ways. I might sug- investigating and documenting wants us to be. How that happens and/or Struggling Parishes and Osborne, who says he has also ex- gest that the changes you are interest, priorities and new ideas or what it’s called really doesn’t on Budget support, as well as perienced an increased depth of experiencing in Pennfield are through parish surveys … these matter. For those who need a bit from the 10 marks of a healthy spiritual presence and profound indeed related to the Nicodemus are all vital components of the of guidance/support there are parish, Bishop Salmon’s steward- growth in his own life. Project, and – of course – to the Nicodemus Project. The Parish processes and facilitators that ship material, Natural Church “Suffi ce it to say that we are moving of the Spirit.” of Pennfi eld employed all these might help. In your (Pennfi eld’s) Development material and ex- encouraged concerning our future, The Nicodemus Project components intuitively, before case you’ve done it in a less egesis of his own. and anticipating good things.” 6 / THE NEW BRUNSWICK ANGLICAN SEPTEMBER 2010
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Cemetery Men, women Restoration & children Bay du Vin all pitch in Escuminac Disaster memorial service On a warm and sunny Saturday morning in May, men, women and children of the Parish of Hardwicke gathered with wheel-barrows, shovels, rakes and picks to rehabilitate some of the sunken graves and headstones in the BY ROSE STEEVES the beautiful bouquets of fl owers cemetery behind St. John the Evangelist church in Bay du Vin. We hauled in loads of gravel to fi ll in the sunken placed in memory of the loved Sunday, June 20 was warm and lost at sea 51 years ago. areas and restore the cemetery to its original beauty. We worked up a sweat and were hungry for fellowship as beautiful, a fi tting day to gather It was an uplifting service well as sub sandwiches, dessert and beverages by lunch time. “Another day like this one and we will be able to at St. John the Evangelist in Bay from the Book of Common fi x the whole cemetery,” says Rose Steeves. “The efforts and determination of everyone made a huge difference du Vin to remember and honour Prayer, with appropriate hymns in this place that God has blessed.” the 35 men who lost their lives for the occasion. in the 1959 Escuminac Disaster. Archdeacon Richard Steeves People from surrounding areas delivered an encouraging sermon joined the people of St. John about how bad things happen for F O O D F O R A L L the Evangelist at the memorial reasons we do not know but we monument while the names were always ask “Why?” He said that read. Theodore Williston read because of what Jesus did for us Alfred Lord Tennyson’s poem we can have hope and rejoice. Crossing the Bar. Following the service everyone The company then moved went downstairs for coffee, tea, into the church. Every pew was and a light lunch. The fellowship full and pictures, nets and other was wonderful, and many stories articles were displayed among were told.
T O U R D E P W R D F I N M O N C T O N
In early summer, people in the Parish of Upham became even more aware of hunger and food — where it comes from, how much there is, who has it and who hasn’t — during a visit from Sooriya (on the left above), who works with Tamil refugees in Sri Lanka on a PWRDF supported project through the Canadian Food Grains Bank (CFGB). She helped to plant the parish veggie garden, a fund raiser for CFGB. Above she helps plant potatoes with parish young people — Meghan Callaghan facing front, Tanner Pollock and Matt Dupuis in the background. On behalf of the Deanery of Moncton, the Parish of St. Andrews Sunny Brae Sooriya spoke about her work and how Anglicans are making a difference in the lives of the people of Sri Lanka. hosted a barbecue in Bob and Doreen Young’s garden to welcome Tour de The next morning, she attended Sunday worship ay St. Andrew’s, French Village and St. Barnabas, Barnesville, PWRDF Biker Suzanne Rumsey. She pedaled from General Synod in Halifax where again she spoke passionately about her work and the importance of our support through PWRDF. During to Montreal to raise awareness of and funds for PWRDF as it celebrated its her stay she tried local foods. She enjoyed fi ddleheads but considers rhubarb an acquired taste. Sooryia went on 50th anniversary. The garden party at Young’s included lots of children, a to General Synod in Halifax where she spoke to Anglicans from across the country. blessing of bikes and “green” Compline. More than $700 was collected for PWRDF that evening.
B I K E R ‘ S L I N E U P F O R B R E A K F A S T BY BRUCE MACLEOD The 6th annual Biker’s Breakfast at the Church of the Good Shep- herd saw more than 200 hungry souls fed and more than 100 bikes blessed. The parish Men’s Group, bolstered by some willing women from the congregation, cooked 30 dozen eggs, 22 pounds of bacon, three hams, and plenty of beans, toast and home fries. Bikers gath- ered from all over southern New Brunswick. The stage of the gym in the church hall was adorned with fi ve brand new display model bikes, courtesy of McLean Power Sports — a Yamaha 1300 V-Star, a Suzuki Boulevard C50, Eldridge Harley Davidson, Honda Dyna Glide and a Honda 750 Shadow. A Kawasaki 900 Vulcan and a Can Am Spider from The Power Store were showcased outside. Bruce MacLeod is a Church of the Good Shepherd vestry member.
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M O R E M E D L E Y Grand Opening June 19, 2010 ooms fi lled with sun- shine, fresh paint and Rsome comfortable but basic camp furniture were enjoyed by Camp Medley staff this summer. About 250 New Brunswick Anglicans and honoured guests gathered at the camp on the St. John River at Upper Gagetown on June 19 to offi cially open Ferris Lodge, the beautifully re- furbished administration build- ing and staff house dedicated to the late Rev. Royden Ferris who remembered Camp Medley with a generous bequest. Built on the foundation of an early staff house, the basement area includes spaces for camp crafts and activities, storage, laundry and staff recreation. The upper fl oor has small suites for the camp director, assistant director, chaplain and cook as well as offi ce space. With blue skies, warm temper- atures and gentle river breezes, the opening was an idyllic as well as an exciting occasion. The new building is right next to the new dining hall/gen- eral purpose building opened in 2007. Both are fully accessible and meet the latest youth camp health and safety standards. One of the cabins is also being retrofi tted for accessibility. The federal and provincial governments, as well as New Brunswick Anglicans’ contribu- tions to the Faith for a Lifetime campaign, provided funding for the Ferris Lodge project. The Hon. Greg Byrne, provincial minister of fi nance and the Hon. Keith Ashfi eld, federal minister of national revenue, minister of the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and min- ister for the Atlantic Gateway were on hand for the opening ceremonies. They were both impressed with the camp’s fi ne new facilities and thrilled to be able to support the young New Brunswickers who grow and learn there each summer. Alyssa Hayter, long-time Medley camper and staff mem- ber, offered stirring remarks on the spiritual nature of the camp. 8 / THE NEW BRUNSWICK ANGLICAN SEPTEMBER 2010
K E E P I N B U S Y
A W A Y S S O M E T H I N G G O I N G O N I N S T A N L E Y Anglican vestments tell colourful story
n Anglican worship there are two main forms of Idress for clergy presiding at services, choir habit and Eucharistic vestments. Choir habit is worn for Morning and Evening Prayer and funerals without a Eu- charist. It consists of a black cassock, a white surplice, a scarf and sometimes an aca- just over two metres long and demic hood. The origin of the eight to ten centimetres wide. cassock is the tunic that was It is worn around the back of worn underneath the toga in the neck and is often said to ancient Rome and the name symbolize the yoke of which “cassock” comes from middle Christ spoke in Matthew 11:29 French “casaque,” meaning - 30: “Take my yoke upon you a long coat. This old French and learn from me, for I am word may have come from the gentle and humble in heart, Turkish word “quzzak” which and you will fi nd rest for your The Parish of Stanley hosted its 17th annual Salmon & Fiddlehead Dinner in early summer. Salmon lovers means nomad or adventurer souls. For my yoke is easy and had the choice of poached or grilled salmon while those who don’t love fi sh enjoyed roast beef. The menu and is also the source of the my burden is light.” must be a hit because the congregation has served many returning diners over the 17 years. As always, word”Cossack.” Another explanation for the stole is that it is like the proceeds of the meal go toward keeping the rectory in good repair. Above are some of the kitchen team An Anglican cassock is scarf of offi ce worn by impe- members: Chef Bill Smith (in the background), Susan Smith, Elizabeth Fullarton, Diane Smyth and Carol often double breasted and fastens with buttons at the rial offi cials of the Roman Wilson. shoulders and at the waist Empire – a symbol of rank. with one concealed button. Deacons wear the stole over There may be a single button the left shoulder and tied on at the centre front about 12 the right hip and priests wear cm below the neckline, mak- the stole over both shoulders ing a triangle with the two with the ends hanging paral- shoulder buttons, that is often lel down the front. Stoles are used to secure the academic made in liturgical colours hood. and usually highly decorated If Anglican clergy wear with religious symbols. There single-breasted cassocks, are often fringes at the ends similar to the Roman Catholic of a stole in accordance with ones, there may be thirty-nine Numbers 15:38-39: “Speak to buttons rather than the Ro- the Israelites and say to them: man thirty three. This is said ‘Throughout the generations to represent the Thirty-nine to come you are to make tas- Articles. sels on the corners of your A white surplice is worn garments, with a blue cord over the cassock. It is a wide- on each tassel. You will have sleeved, full, plain white these tassels to look at and tunic, pleated from the yoke, so you will remember all the and reaching to between the commands of the LORD, that knees and the ankles. Sur- you may obey them and not plices used to be much fuller prostitute yourselves by going than they are today because, after the lusts of your own in winter, they needed to be hearts and eyes.” worn over the furs which kept Cinctures are bands of out the cold. cloth or ropes worn around Academic hoods are often the waist. The rope-like ver- worn by Anglican clergy and sion is often called a girdle The Anglican Parish of Stanley celebrated Pentecost Sunday with worship at St. Paul’s in Cross Creek. over these ordained clergy instead. They are most com- monly white, but may be in Canon Elaine Hamilton challenged those present to be more open in their witness of Christ. “Pentecost is wear a black scarf. Licensed liturgical colours. Deacons the birthday of the Christian Church, she said”. She encouraged parishioners to dress in red to mark the diocesan lay readers may wear a blue one. knot their cinctures on the occasion and she also provided little birthday cakes with red decorations for after the service. Here she Some clergy also wear left because their stoles are serves it to John MacGillivray, Bill Smith and Ann Wetherilt. Geneva Bands (or “preach- tied on the right, lay people ing tabs”) from their collars. on the right and priests in the Trinity Sunday at St. Thomas Church in the These are similar to those centre. The cincture is used Parish of Stanley was especially busy. It marked worn by barristers. to keep the alb (and stole) in the anniversary of Canon Elaine Hamilton’s place. Cinctures are said to be appointment as interim priest. Although the nglican clergy celebrating symbols of chastity and pu- parish continues the search for a rector, it has Athe Eucharist may wear rity. They also remind one of been blessed with her dedication. Trinity Sunday a cassock and surplice with the ropes used to bind Christ also recognized this year’s Stanley High School a stole, or, more commonly when he was arrested. Other vestments may be graduates, especially those from the parish. It was these days, a white or off- white cassock-alb, a long gar- worn occasionally or by cer- also an opportunity to fulfi ll some Nicodemus ment reaching to the ankles. tain clergy, but space does not Project recommendations identifi ed by a parish This represents the white permit them to be described in review conducted by Archdeacon Pat Drummond garment in which the newly this short article. a few weeks earlier. A concern highlighted by the baptized used to be dressed. review was of the lack of young people attending The stole is a band of church. It was suggested livelier music might appeal to the younger generation. Toward that end Margaret coloured fabric, which used Flynn’s Country Joy gospel group provided music for the service — left to right above are Loreen Sullivan, to be silk, but many different The Ven. Patricia Drummond Annette Price, Imelda Wilmot and Margaret Flynn on key board. fabrics are used today. It is is Archdeacon of Fredericton. SEPTEMBER 2010 THE NEW BRUNSWICK ANGLICAN / 9
THREE SPACES BETWEEN WORDS, NO CAPS
H E L P F O R H O P R I D E P A R A D E S
New Brunswick Anglicans were represented in at least two the province’s Gay Pride Parades this summer. In the photo above are David Watts of Fredericton, Bob Brittain of Saint John and Rob Bateman of Fredericton leading the Integrity New Brunswick delegation in the Fredericton parade. This is the fi rst year for a Gay Pride Parade in Fredericton and it was well attended. About 250 marchers gathered behind the Victoria Health Centre on the Woodstock Road and proceeded down the riverside trail to Offi cer’s Square in the heart of downtown where about 100 supporters met them. Anglicans from Moncton and Fredericton took part in the Saint John parade that started at Queen Square in the south end, went past King Square, down King Street and over the viaduct to the marigolds of Main Street opposite the Beaverbrook Rink. There were a larger number of spectators than in previous years and all seemed to be supportive, according to Bob Brittain, who attended the Saint John as well as the Fredericton event. “I believe this was the sixth year for the Saint John parade and I have participated in four with the PFlag (Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays) group. Port City Rainbow MARGARET LAKING Pride organizes the parade. The president of the group this year is Rev. Don Uhryniw, pastor of Centenary Queen Square United Church. The Parish of McAdam has earmarked $500 for the Diocese of Ho corngrinder program sponsored by the The Rainbow fl ag fl ew through Pride Week in Saint John as it did in Companion Diocese Committee. The corngrinders will offer a necessary local service, supply employment and earn revenue for the diocese. A take-out supper was one of McAdam’s fund-raising projects in support of the program. In the photo above Gail Swan and Gloria Adams prepare plates for delivery.
Puppets and puppeteers from St. Luke’s Anglican Church in Woodstock were invited back for the Rural Life service in Richmond again this year and were were popular with young and old alike. Following the service a pot-luck meal and time of fellowship was enjoyed by all.
Each spring, the Parish of Richmond celebrates the season with a Rural Life Service in a potato house at the Carpenter farm. “An altar of straw or hay is built near the doors to receive our regular offering,” says Agnes Scott. “Someone takes up an offering during the offertory hymn, and at A celebration that time potato, vegetable, grain and even fl our seeds are brought forward for a blessing.” The congregation also gives thanks to God for the sun and rain, asks a blessing on the soil, seeds and then the farm equipment. They pray for safety for all those who work the land and bring attention to all God’s creation. The Carpenter’s dog is usually hanging around so he receives a blessing as well. This year Gail Lewis brought her goat Missy to receive a blessing too. Gail thought she would of rural life be a big hit with the children and she was right. In fact, she was a big hit with everyone! 10 / THE NEW BRUNSWICK ANGLICAN SEPTEMBER 2010
C O L U M N S Great summer, great music — live and recorded
e heard a lot of great selves. If I did this in hopes of music at festivals thunderous applause and piles Wthis summer, includ- of cash, I would have quit years ing Soulfest with more than ago. But there are moments on 35 bands. A couple of summer the stage when I sense some- releases also stood out, one for thing magical, a connection the attention it garnered —the with the band and the audi- newsboys’ Born Again, and one ence, when our stories intersect for the attention it has yet to and suddenly we’re wading in attract —Andrew Peterson’s major homebuilding project in an ancient river. Suddenly the Counting Stars. response to a desperate situa- something of a prodigy with song is secondary to the greater Born Again is the new news- tion. Other strong offerings on eight albums, two books, and story being told through each boys release, the group’s fi rst the album include “One Shot,” he has produced a musical, of us.” with new lead singer Michael “When the Boys Light Up,” and he isn’t even 40. Andrew’s Counting Stars begs to be Tait. As fans know, he replaced “Escape,” and “Miracles.” cordingly. For my tastes, Furler album is very different from heard, and the stories it tells lead singer and songwriter Overall, the album is heavier is the superior songwriter, and the newboys’ latest offering, it’s are wonderful, hopeful, and Peter Furler. Many groups have than past newsboys’ projects, arranger, Tait brings passion bent toward the acoustic with bound to stick with you. If not survived such a transition with more guitar, and less and energy. It is not a question an emphasis on the texts of the you want an album with some — This Beautiful Republic is a keyboard and ambient sound. of one being better than the songs. spiritual meat, here is a seven- good example —but the news- It’s got the worship hit “Mighty other, but whether the news- That being said, the melo- course meal. boys’ Born Again release is one To Save,” and ironicaly (yet in- boys continue to produce good, dies are catchy, the words of the strongest yet. Strong, but tentionally) features the newly faithful, enjoyable music — and memorable, and the counter- different. redone dc Talk hit, “Jesus indeed they do. point captivating. The title track charted Freak.” Talk is Michael Tait’s Andrew Peterson released “God gave music the power number four on Billboard’s former band. his latest album Counting Stars to carry his light into the dark- Hot 100 — for all music genres! Tait is Furler, and Furler to “critical acclaim” — indus- ness,” says Andrew. “That’s — and refl ects experiences in is not Tait. Thankfully, Tait try-speak for “good album, low a mighty privilege. It means The Rev. Chris Hayes is a Baja, Mexico when the band doesn’y try to be Peter Furler, sales.” Doesn’t matter. Andrew intentionally telling stories and musician and rector of the members were heading up a and the band has shifted ac- has produced some of the fi nest writing songs that bear a truth Parish of Quispamsis. songs you’ll hear sung. He’s that outlasts the songs them-
A R C H I V E S C O R N E R
Archdeacon David Forsythe served 57 years in Chatham
The Rev. William Walker served 53 years in Hampton
“Archives Corner” is prepared by Twila Buttimer (twila. [email protected] or 506-453- 4306) and Frank Morehouse ([email protected] or 506- 459-3637). Readers are asked to note that next month we will conclude this series on clergy. If you have spotted errors or know of long-serving priests not men- tioned, please pass those along to the archivists soon. SEPTEMBER 2010 THE NEW BRUNSWICK ANGLICAN / 11
I N T E R C E S S I O N S
Something for every EPTEMBER S Rev. Matthias Meduadues-Bado- Correctional Centre. ¶ 19: PRAY for The Anglican hu. Diocese of Yukon, commu- ¶ 5: Parish of Gondola Point, Church of the Province of nities of Faro and Ross River, the Rev. George Eves, priest- Anglican in capital Uganda, the Most Rev. Henry the Rt. Rev. Larry Robertson, & in-charge. Diocese of Ho, Mr Luke Orombi, Archbishop of family. Claude, our archbishop, William Agbalenyo, parochial BY PATRICIA DRUMMOND Uganda & and Bishop of Kam- William, George and Harold, catechist. pala. Archbishop Fred Hiltz, retired bishops, and their ¶ 6: Parish of Grand Manan, the he Archdeaconry of Primate Anglican Church of families. Rev. Dana Dean. Canon Charles Fredericton is vastly dif- Canada. Diocese of Ho, Kpando ¶ 27: Parish of Derby & Black- Ferris, Chancellor to the Met- Tferent from my former Deanery, the Rev. Canon Joseph ville, the Rev. Douglas Bar- ropolitan of the Ecclesiastical Archdeaconry of Chatham. K. Bentum, Rural Dean, the Rt. rett. The Rev. Ernie Eldridge, Province of Canada. With two deaneries – York on Rev. Matthias Meduadues-Bado- retired. ¶ 7: Parish of Hammond River, the north side of the St. John hu. Diocese of Yukon, Atlin - St. ¶ 28: Parish of Dorchester & open incumbency. Diocese of River and Fredericton on the Martin, the Rev. Deacon Vera Sackville, the Rev. Canon Kevin Ho, Mr Hope Fiebor, parochial south, it is one of the smaller Kirkwood and family, Dorothy Stockall. Diocese of Ho, Brother catechist. archdeaconries geographical- Odian, licensed lay minister, Felix Atta Boakye (in training), ¶ 8: Parish of Hampton, the Rev. ly, but has the largest number the Rt. Rev. Larry Robertson, & diocesan catechist. Leo Martin. of parishes of any — 17 if we family. Claude, our archbishop, ¶ 29: Parish of Douglas & Nash- ¶ 9: Parish of Hardwicke, the include the Cathedral. It in- William, George and Harold, waaksis, the Rev. Canon Wil- Ven Richard Steeves, priest-in- cludes the city of Fredericton retired bishops, and their liam MacMullin. The Rev. Roy charge. and many of the communities families. Embley, retired. ¶ 10: PRAY for The Church of surrounding — Stanley, Doak- ¶ 20: Parish of Central Kings, ¶ 30: Parish of East Saint John, the Province of West Africa, the town, Boiestown, Minto, Chip- open incumbency. The Rev. the Rev. Canon Edward Cole- Most Rev. Justice Ofei Akrofi man, Jemseg, Cambridge-Nar- 1990 and built a new church to Terry Doncaster (on leave). man, priest-in-charge. Diocese Archbishop of West Africa & rows, Gagetown, Oromocto, replace its older facility in 1994. ¶ 21: Parish of Chatham, the of Ho, Mrs Christiana Asamo- Bishop of Accra. Archbishop Maugerville, Keswick Ridge, St Margaret’s has a strong heal- Rev. Gordon Thompson. Dio- ah, parochial catechist. Fred Hiltz Primate Anglican Zealand, Tracy, Fredericton ing ministry and was one of the cese of Ho, Brother Clemence OCTOBER Church of Canada. Diocese Junction and Hoyt. fi rst parishes in the diocese to Ahun, diocesan catechist. ¶ 1: Parish of Fredericton, the Rev. of Ho, Cathedral Deanery, the Seven parishes in outlying have a parish nurse. ¶ 22: Christ Church Cathedral, Anthony Arza-Kwaw, the Rev. Very Rev. Simon K Abler, Dean communities have no resi- St Peter’s, the oldest church the Very Rev. Keith Joyce, Garth Maxwell, associate priest, of Ho, the Rt Rev. Matthias dent priest, that’s more than building in Fredericton (1837) Isabel Cutler parish nurse, the the Rev. Deacon Joyce Perry. Meduadues-Badohu. Diocese of a third of the archdeaconry. has a rector who, fi ttingly, is a Ven. Geoffrey Hall, the Rev. ¶ 2: Parish of Fredericton Junc- Yukon, Whitehorse - Church of Between them they maintain published historian. Worship is Canon Tom Smith, the Rev. tion, open incumbency, the Rt. the Northern Apostles, the Ven. 17 churches. The Fredericton strictly according to the Book Canon Neville Cheeseman, the Rev. George Lemmon, interim Dr Sean Murphy (Archdeacon area is fortunate, however, of Common Prayer. A new hall Rev Dr. Barry Craig, the Rev. priest-in-charge. of Liard) the Rev. Deacon Sarah in having a large number of was built in recent years to ac- Canon Elaine Lucas, the Rev. ¶ 3: PRAY for The Episcopal Usher, Len Usher & family, the priests who retired near here commodate social events. Canon David Staples honorary Church (US Based,) the Most Rt. Rev. Larry Robertson, & and are willing to fi ll in on a Holy Trinity in New Mary- assistants. The Ven. Patricia Rev. Katharine Jefferts-Sch- family. Claude, our archbishop, part time basis. land/Nasonwowrth serves the Drummond, Archdeacon of ori, Presiding Bishop of The William, George and Harold, The vacant parishes of large bedroom communities in Fredericton. Episcopal Church in the USA. retired bishops, and their Fredericton Junction, Gag- this area and has a strong fam- ¶ 23: Parish of Coldbrook & St. Archbishop Fred Hiltz Primate families. etown, Cambridge/Waterbor- ily centred ministry. Mary’s, the Rev. Gregory McMul- Anglican Church of Canada. ¶ 11: Parish of Kent, open ough, Oromocto and Mauger- On the north side of the lin. Diocese of Ho, Sister Joyce Diocese of Ho, Worawora incumbency. The Rev. William ville are neighbours and as the St. John River are three more Agbefu, diocesan catechist. Deanery the Rev. Charles A. Forgrave, retired. Nicodemus Project encourages churches. ¶ 24: Parish of Dalhousie, open Tetteh, priest-in-charge, the Rt. ¶ 12: Parish of Kingston, the us to re-think what we are St. Mary’s York was founded incumbency). Rev. Matthias Meduadues-Ba- Rev. Peter Gillies. Diocese of about, surely we can fi nd a in1791 but its present build- ¶ 25: Parishes of Denmark and dohu. Diocese of Yukon, Haines Ho, Mr Joseph Dzanka, paro- creative solution to fi ll them. ing was erected in 1978. It too Grand Falls, the Rev. Robert Junction - St. Christopher’s, chial catechist. But although these are neigh- is a Prayer Book parish with LeBlanc, priest-in-charge. Beaver Creek - St. Columba, ¶ 13: Parish of Lakewood, the bouring communities, the services in the Anglo-Catholic ¶ 26: PRAY for The Episcopal Alaska Highway mile 918-1202, Rev. Ellen Curtis. The Rev. distances are great and river is tradition. Church (US based) the Most and the Ministry team, the Rt. James Golding, retired. a barrier, so we pray and wait The Parish of Marysville Rev. Katharine Jefferts-Schori, Rev. Larry Robertson, & fam- ¶ 14: Parish of Lancaster, the upon the leading of the Holy and Durham Bridge, not far Presiding Bishop of The Episco- ily. Claude, our archbishop, Rev. Chris McMullen. Diocese Spirit to guide us to a creative from St. Mary’s, offers both pal Church in the USA. Arch- William, George and Harold, of Ho, Mr Gabriel Agbodo, paro- solution. traditional and modern forms bishop Fred Hiltz, Primate, retired bishops, and their chial catechist. In the city (Fredericton) it- of worship. Its rector is the Anglican Church of Canada. families. ¶ 15: Parish of Ludlow & Bliss- self an Anglican newcomer can Diocesan Warden of Layread- Diocese of Ho, Agbozune Dean- ¶ 4: Parish of Gagetown, open fi eld, the Rev. Andrew Fraser. choose among eight parishes, ers and is concerned that lay ery, the Rev. Canon George D. incumbency. The Rev. Greg ¶ 16: Parish of McAdam, (open each with a unique fl avour. people should be equipped Asiamah, rural dean, the Rt. Frazer, chaplain Dorchester incumbency). Christ Church Cathedral is to use their gifts to serve the a magnifi cent building with church. a long history and lots of tradi- St John the Evangelist com- tion. There are daily services pleted a new, state-of-the-art and three or four services each building to replace a hall that AST institute focuses on needs of youth Sunday, they range from a said was becoming increasingly BCP Eucharist to informal dysfunctional. The new hall is Beyond the fun, games and ministry with youth and young ate healthy, engaging communi- contemporary worship. Its used for worship as well and soup kitchen missions, young adults. His philosophy and meth- ties of faith. The cohort will also choir is almost professional in seems to enable a more con- people seek meaning, passion ods go “Beyond Games and Soup participate in an online forum its standards, its puppet min- temporary style. The parish and a connection to something Kitchens” in an effort to enable throughout the year to share istry has trained many others eventually hopes to add a new and someone that is worthy of leaders to nurture a passionate their own practices and be chal- to minister in this way, it has sanctuary. their life’s adventure. The fi fth spirituality in youth ministry. lenged by new ideas, methods a parish nurse and several So, Fredericton is a com- Atlantic School of Theology’s In addition to the two-day and materials offered by their outreach projects to the down- munity with every expression Best Practices Institute focuses workshop in Halifax, Dr. Nishio- fellow cohort members as well town community. of Anglicanism as well as the on meeting the needs of youth ka will host a public presentation as by presentations and discus- The history of Christ many challenges in ministry and young adults with a two- and discussion called Absent in sions with AST faculty. Church (Parish) Church is caused by a multiplicity of day intensive workshop on Oct. the Pews: Ministry with Young Participants must have ac- even longer than the cathe- buildings and declining num- 1 and 2 and follows-up with a Adults on Saturday evening, cess to a computer with the dral’s. Its fi rst services were bers of worshipers leading to year-long learning cohort to Oct. 2, at Cole Harbour Woodside ability to host web-based ma- held in 1786 and its Medley reduced income. It is a commu- explore, in depth, the practice of United Church in Dartmouth. terials. Chapel, built in 1847, is con- nity hoping to work together, ministry with youth and young The presentation is designed to The cost of the public pre- sidered the fi nest example of despite differences in theology adults. Both the workshop and answer the question: Where have sentation on Oct. 2 is $20 per 19th century Gothic revival and style, to ensure that the cohort programs are offered in all the adults gone? person or $80 for a group of fi ve architecture in North America. Kingdom of God grows and ex- conjunction with the new AST Cost of participation in the or more. The chapel is attached to a pands to encompass the many Diploma in Youth Ministry. Par- weekend workshop, including Details on the weekend work- large modern adjoining church presently outside the walls of ticipation in the BPI programs the public presentation is $200. shop, public presentation and building erected in 1962 and our buildings who do not yet for 2010-2011 may be applied Those who attend the week- year-long cohort are available often used for major diocesan know the Lord. toward this diploma. end workshop and join the year- at www.astheology.ns.ca/bpi/ events. The October workshop leader long learning cohort pay a total BeyondGamesandSoupKitch- St Margaret’s is a former is Rodger Nishioka, Benton of $500. They will meet on three ens.html. Information on the Chapel of Ease to Christ Family Chair in Christian edu- more occasions with facilitator new AST Diploma in Youth Church (Parish) Church. It The Ven. Patricia Drummond is cation at Columbia Theologi- Janet Marshall, who has worked Ministry can be found at http:// became a separate parish in Archdeacon of Fredericton. cal Seminary and specialist in extensively with churches to cre- www.astheology. 12 / THE NEW BRUNSWICK ANGLICAN MONTH 2008
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I’m curious, George … W A R M , W E T W E L C O M E T O S U M M E R What do you think about the spirituality of Lost? [The End]
riting the previous segment of this se- Wries on the spiritual- ity of Lost before the fi nal epi- sode, I referred to the U2 lyric, saying that we “still haven’t found what we’re looking for.” Now that the fi nal episode is history, I suspect most of us who participated in the ent. Not only is he wearing experience would still say the different clothes but, perhaps same. I confess to being disap- at a deeper level, he’s come a pointed by what I thought ways along the path of begin- was essentially a rather sim- ning to “live [his] way into the plistic, “feel good” ending to answer?” marvellously complex work. It ignored so many threads e may not be satisfi ed in favour of what one writer Wwith the unresolved has called the show’s “fl irta- ending of Lost, with the lack tions with religion [which] of a clear declaration of followed an intriguing pat- the truncated “once-for-all” tern of bricolage that mirrors experience of “salvation” we contemporary developments have mistakenly understood in American religion.”* as biblical. In fact, I think that I was initially quite frus- people generally like things trated by the many unan- tidied up and prefer answered swered questions. However, questions in every area of life. Many of the 20 Sunday school students at St. Philip’s in Moncton got a jump on summer with a thinking back over the com- The problem is that real Sunday school closing pool party. plex interweaving of so many life asks way more questions areas of art, science, philoso- than it offers clear-cut an- phy, psychology and spiritual- swers. Our spiritual lives are ity in the story, perhaps the not divorced from this real- unanswered questions are ity. This realization is part of more important than I origi- what I meant in talking about nally thought. the larger picture we actually Several years ago one of fi nd in our scriptures of ‘the my spiritual directors intro- process of being “saved”, of duced me to the wisdom of living as participants in the the poet who wrote: “Have process of “new creation” and patience with everything un- the process of being restored resolved in your heart and try to wholeness – a wholeness, a to love the questions them- salvation, toward which God selves as if they were locked is moving, even though most rooms or books written in a of the process is through slow very foreign language. Don’t and unseen ways.” search for the answers, which could not be given to you now, *Benjamin E. Zeller, ‘The because you would not be able Bricolage Religion of LOST to live them. And the point and American Religious is to live everything. Live the Culture’ in Sightings, the questions now. Perhaps then, Martin Marty Center at the someday far in the future, you University of Chicago Divin- will gradually, without even ity School, 22/07/2010 noticing it, live your way into the answer.”** **Rainer Maria Rilke, Letters True, the character Jack to a Young Poet, 1903 ends up at the same place we The Rev. Dr. George Porter is fi rst encountered him in the diocesan Canon for Youth and pilot episode, but he’s differ- director of youth action.
The Muskrat Drummers and Singers from Saint Mary’s First Nation contrubuted part of the aboriginal spirituality presentation at the Celebration of Faith in Diversity at St. Thomas University in Fredericton last C A M P spring. N A R N I A ?
The adventures in Narnia Celebration of Faith in Diversity were part of Camp Medley last summer as Mr Tumnis an enlightening experience (a.k.a. Andrew Phinney, head male counsellor) made his appearance during one of the BY ALYSSA HAYTER with someone when we know attending it would give me and understand what they be- at least some background. I daily themes for a full camp of ill Durant, an Ameri- lieve. It can also help us seek emerged with a vast amount boys and girls. can writer, once answers to questions we have of information on the origins, Wsaid, “Education is a about our own faith, and in beliefs and practices of at progressive discovery of our turn strengthen our beliefs. least 10. own ignorance.” I believe, as I was privileged to attend While I know that I still Youth news Christians, it is important for the Celebration of Faith in have a long way to go, this ex- us to learn about different Diversity at Saint Thomas perience has made me curious and events religions, so we may become University, Fredericton last about different faiths. on-line at more knowledgeable of indi- spring. Before this event, I I hope “Celebration of viduals’ beliefs and lifestyles. didn’t know too much about Faith in Diversity” becomes a nbay.ca It is easier to communicate other religions, and I felt that regular event.