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A SECTION OF THE ANGLICAN JOURNAL FEBRUARY 2021 SERVING THE DIOCESE OF FREDERICTON

MISSION IN MOTION: food security

LORA MCKINNEY READS from the handout during the Community Cupboard dedication service, with Nancy and Dave Shirley in the background.

INEZ PAUL PHOTO ‘Take what you need or leave what you can’

Eccumenical bers of the Parish of Gagetown munity members. The cupboard cupboard space in the basement it gives us hope for our future as at a ceremony Jan. 3. is open 24/7 without a custo- foyer. Swift carpentry work by a community of faith, to be able Community The Rev. Jane Johnson from dian. Privacy is maintained by church members resulted in a to continue in the foyer of Saint Grace United Church and the the simple fact that anyone seen welcoming space with bright red John’s Anglican what started at Cupboard opens Rev. Andrew Horne from St. going in could be picking up or shelving. Grace United.” in the Parish of John’s Anglican led a meaningful leaving goods. “People often feel that when Andrew welcomes the service. The concept of the Commu- we are few, we can’t do much. cupboard and marvels at the ac- Gagetown The concept for the Commu- nity Cupboard came from Grace But being small actually makes complishment. nity Cupboard is simple — not United Church member Boni us more flexible and responsive “The Community Cup- to be a full-service food bank Green. After asking the local to changing needs,” said Jane. board has come about because BY MARIAN LANGHUS like the one operated in Oro- service clubs and Gagetown resi- “[Boni’s] idea caught on imme- a few lay people recognized a mocto, but more a place that dents, she soon had an operating diately, and the two signs went need in their community, and The dedication of the Com- provides food to “tide people cupboard at Grace United, but up at the same time: ‘For Sale’ the leadership of the church had munity Cupboard in the base- over” when they fall short. the building was sold. and ‘Community Cupboard.’ the good sense to get out of their ment foyer of St. John’s Anglican Donations are made by the Creative minds at St. John’s “So, in the sadness of having Church was celebrated by mem- Oromocto Food Bank and com- came up with the idea of making to let go of our beloved building, Cupboard continued on page 2

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TOP LEFT: COMMUNITY CUPBOARD ORGANIZER Boni Green shares a laugh with Paul Mills after hanging the “Community Cupboard” sign. TOP RIGHT: Participating in the dedication, from left: the Rev. Andrew Horne, Dona King, Boni Green, Clair Ripley, Anna Ripley, Leith Box. BELOW LEFT: Sam (Samantha) Scott organizes the Community Cupboard. BELOW RIGHT: The Rev. Andrew Horne enjoys refreshments and fellowship after the service. MARIAN LANGHUS PHOTO BOTTOM: The Rev. Jane Johnson of Grace United Church enjoys hot chocolate after the service.

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Cupboard continued from page 1 said Eric McKinney of St. John’s. Gisele McKnight Editor The parish takes inspiration Cheryl Jacobs & Ben Bourque Proofreaders w ay.” from this piece of scripture: The turnout to the event on James 2: 15-17: Published 10 times per year. Price of subscription $10.00 a cold Sunday afternoon after a If a brother or sister is naked Please send news and photo submissions to: large snow fall is testimony that and lacks daily food, and one of 12 Spruce Street, Sussex, N.B. E4E 1L9 the Community Cupboard has you says to them, ‘Go in peace; Phone: 506-459-1801, ext. 1009; E-mail: [email protected] support. keep warm and eat your fill’, “The community cupboard is and yet you do not supply their Please send subscription renewals and changes of address to: a great initiative and I’m pleased bodily needs, what is the good of The New Brunswick Anglican, c/o Anglican Journal Circulation Dept., 80 Hayden St, Toronto, Ont. M4Y 3G2 that we were able to help with that? So faith by itself, if it has no [email protected] OR 1-866-924-9192 ext. 259 the continuity of the program,” works, is dead. Printed & mailed in North York, Ontario By Webnews Printing Inc.

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p r i n c i p a l Mission and evangelism e n g a g e m e n t s January 28 Diocesan am writing this early in the Christian Forum New Year and I imagine it is that which has made me January 31 Ithink across the ministry I have * Parish of been part of during the last 40 plus years. Lancaster In general, the underlying focus for me has been evange- February 7 lism and mission. It remains so * Parish of to this day. Coldbrook Over the years I have been asked many times what the - St. Mary difference is between the two — mission and evangelism. February 15 The way that I see it is that the Parish of former is broader than the latter, function effectively outside a Richmond but they are both intimately con- missional environment. People nected and essential for the life and communities can encounter February 20 SUBMITTED FILE PHOTO and well-being of the Church. God in many different ways and Diocesan Mission is about the creation places. of an environment in which What churches focused on THE NEW FOOD BANK at St. Mary-St. Bartholomew in Saint Council evangelism can take place. Es- declaring the good news of the John is an excellent example of mission. tablishing this has two aspects. Kingdom do, is heighten the February 21 The first has to do with possibility of those encounters. Parish of Bright the Body of Christ in its local An evangelist is often the ing community serving those and Holy Spirit. context. The ethos of those who person who can come along- around them. This is made possible by the February 28 follow Jesus in a particular wor- side another and help them to Evangelism is about giving work of Jesus on the cross and Parishes of shipping community needs to be understand God’s love and care people the opportunity to re- his rising to life. Waterford and outwardly focused. for them. spond to the love of God, which Concern for individuals, the That being said, a missionally inhabits the whole universe and St. Mark region, the wider world, and cre- oriented church in an area can in yet is, on one level, demonstrat- (via Zoom) ation is basic to being a church itself be evangelistic, because its ed through and by the Body of with mission at its heart. An- very existence allows people to Christ locally. * confirmation other way of saying this is that be drawn to God in Jesus. The purpose of mission is to the extending of God’s Kingdom What we might say is mission work with God as part of mak- is central to the church’s life is who we are, and evangelism is ing God known. Evangelism is Prayer Attributed to together. what we do. Individual Chris- to invite people to follow Jesus, St. Francis Evangelism is more specific tians and churches are to be a thereby entering into full rela- David Edwards is Lord, make me an than mission, though it cannot loving, caring, outward look- tionship with God, Father, Son Diocesan Bishop of Fredericton. instrument of your peace; where there is hatred, let me sow love; Sharing your gifts: outreach during a pandemic where there is injury, s I write this we are in Kee Food Centre. We also run help others, either directly with pardon; the church season of a ‘Learn to Cook’ program — a volunteer work or by generating where there is doubt, Epiphany. But only a few five-week course with between funds to assist with our out- faith; Aweeks after you read this, it will six and eight middle school stu- reach. where there is despair, be Ash Wednesday and then dents from a school across the Along with three other local hope; Lent, a season of repentance, street from our church. parishes, we donated to provide reflection and self-sacrifice as Due to COVID we have had personal protective equipment where there is some of us give up something to put this on hold as it is not through the PWRDF gift cata- darkness, light; we like. Mike Briggs possible to physically distance in logue. Parishes working together and where there is In this ever-changing world, it the kitchen with four instructors can achieve more than parishes sadness, joy. is sometimes difficult to write a and the students. working separately. O Divine Master, month ahead of publication as so We finish each week with a As we approach Lent consider much can change in a few weeks. In my own parish we used shared meal of what we prepare how you and your parish can grant that I may not so So I will concentrate this month our outreach budget to send and again this made it impos- help those less fortunate. This much seek to be con- on outreach which is ongoing cheques to five local charities. sible to run. time it can take some innovative soled as to console; in a lot of parishes even in this Some of our outreach budget We are hoping to restart this thinking to work around the to be understood, as to difficult time. is funded by our quilting group in the fall when most of the COVID restrictions, but it can understand; It was definitely a different ‘Sew Blessed.’ Some quilts are population who want the vaccin- be done. Christmas.We still managed donated to Crossroads for ation will have received it. As I said earlier, Lent is a time to be loved, as to love; to hold our Deanery service of Women and similar groups, Elsewhere in this month’s of abstinence and reflection. Use for it is in giving that Lessons and Carols for Advent. others are sold and the proceeds paper you will read about how this time to reflect on the gen- we receive, No choir and everyone physical- enable the group to purchase our parish managed to continue erosity of God and what he has it is in pardoning ly distanced. supplies, with the balance being a program to produce a Christ- given you and how you can best that we are pardoned, Thanks to the generosity of used to fund our outreach pro- mas meal for 210 students. With use those gifts to help others. the congregation, we were able grams. COVID it was a challenge, but and it is in dying to send a cheque to two local We concentrate on food sec- we managed it. that we are born to charities that work with the less urity a lot of the time. Both our All the examples above Michael Briggs is the diocesan Eternal Life. fortunate, Moncton Headstart deacon, the Rev. David Alston, are ways our parishioners are stewardship officer. He lives in Amen. and Harvest House. and I volunteer at the Peter Mc- using their various talents to Moncton.

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Live nativity held at Christ Church Pennfield

BY RODNEY R. MUNN LEFT: THE SHEPHERDS REACT 2020 has quite possibly been TO angels giving them the good the strangest year that any- news: Donna Domers, Cathy one in New Brunswick can McKay, Lucy MacDougall and remember. And the Advent Simon MacDougall and Christmas seasons were no exception. BELOW LEFT: James and All of the worries, con- Dawn Clark ponder a pandemic cerns, and changes to our lives warning sign on their way to because of COVID-19 have Bethlehem. brought tremendous chal- lenges to everyone, including BELOW RIGHT: Innkeeper faith communities. You might Rodney Munn outside his say that the Parish of Christ establishment tells everyone Church Pennfield has rolled there is no vacancy. with the punches. When it wasn’t possible to BOTTOM: The angels proclaim have services inside, they had the birth of the Christ child to services outside. You could the community of Pennfield. say, that when things got tough, they pulled together remarkably. Then their provincial zone went into COVID-19 Recov- ery Level Orange, just a few weeks before Christmas, and they wondered if it would even be possible to have any kind of Christmas service at all. They decided that finding a way to go back outside was a possible solution. Everyone was hungry for a break from our current difficulties. People wanted to cel- ebrate Christmas in a special way. People were looking for light. People were looking for hope. And so, near the end of No- vember, Christ Church began Word spread very quickly. On the to organize the presentation of a live nativity. “ second night, around 200 more The live nativity would pilgrims visited the Holy Family and be a tremendous project to found a light that would drive away bring the church community together. the darkness of COVID-19. During the best-attended services of the COVID-19 Yel- low Phase, Christ Church had about 80 showing up. Virtu- emerged from Orange to Yel- of angels. ally everyone in the parish got low, just in time for Christmas! It was a fantastic event involved in this remarkable On the first night, more which left a strong impres- project. than 75 visitors joined pil- sion on the community. Word Whether building the sets grims, wisemen and shepherds spread very quickly. for the church yard road, and visited Bethlehem just in On the second night, bringing together equipment, time to sign in for the Roman around 200 more pilgrims vis- setting up heating stations, Census. ited the Holy Family and found making cookies, or volunteer- They paid their taxes to the a light that would drive away ing in any number of ways, Roman Soldiers in the form of the darkness of COVID-19, if everyone pulled together. food and cash donations for only for a couple of days. The They truly embodied the the local food bank. Food Bank received $300 and best principles of the faith They visited the innkeeper over 140 lbs. of food as a result. inspired event. talk of making it bigger and while following COVID-19 and his guests, where there was But I think the greatest The singing and danc- better next year. I hope you rules. no room for a young couple blessing has been on the con- ing choir was able to return were able to see some of that On Dec. 19 and 20, hun- named Joseph and Mary. gregation itself. A great sense to the church building, and same light and find some of dreds of people were drawn They met up with enrap- of joy and celebration has have brought with them a new that same hope as we did in to a small corner of Charlotte tured shepherds who could not emerged in this congregation. spirit, a new zeal for worship, Pennfield. County by a star. contain their excitement about There have been many and a stronger sense of being a The days are getting longer And, if further encourage- discovering the Christ Child as testimonies of how touched family. again. The light is overcoming ment was needed, Zone 2 they were directed by a choir people have been by this truly Stay tuned. There is already the darkness. Happy New Year!

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About a tree

Basswood on Cathedral grounds given new life with carvers

BY GAIL MACGILLIVRAY to the St. Mary’s First Nations GAIL MACGILLIVRAY PHOTOS community. The answer was a resound- When a 2020 summer storm WOODCARVER PERCY SACOBIE, FREDERICTON MAYOR MIKE O’BRIEN, Cathedral member and retired ing yes! Renowned indigenous struck and felled a large forester Eric Hadley, and Fredericton Woodcarvers representative Bob Clowater with the basswood woodcarver Percy Sacobie basswood on the east end of trunk. Below, the tree a few weeks before it was cut; the cut trunk shows significant deterioration. the Cathedral Green, Christ was delighted to accept the Church Cathedral congrega- offer. Basswood are known as tion member Eric Hadley a softer hardwood and have volunteered to step in and help long been the wood of choice with cleanup. for indigenous carvers, coveted Unlike many large trees for its featureless, fine-grained, felled by wind storms, Eric, a white wood that doesn’t retired forester, saw that the splinter or chip easily. It’s like roots of this tree had remained carving butter, said Percy. firmly planted while the tree In addition, Bob Clowater trunk itself had snapped. of the Fredericton Woodcarv- Closer examination re- ers group was interested in ob- vealed considerable rot within taining some of the wood for the tree. This outwardly strong their 17 members who meet looking basswood was a bit of twice a week at the Johnson a disaster waiting to happen. Street Seniors Workshop. And along came Mother Na- Thus, this venerable old ture and her winds providing tree, Tília Americana, came just that disaster! down Jan. 7. It is worth noting Since there are other Tília that what the experts believed Americana (basswood) trees about the tree was accurate. on the Cathedral property, The center two-thirds of the it seemed like a good idea to trunk was totally rotten, leav- check for any signs of visible ing only a rim of solid wood EUGENE CAMPBELL PHOTO rot and potential for damage to partway around the outside. the Cathedral building itself. This hole extended about 25 Sure enough, just outside feet up the trunk. the West End (main) door The Fredericton Woodcarv- and directly in line with the ers took three pieces, each stained glass window over that about one metre in length door, stood another big old from the upper portion of the basswood showing what Eric trunk. Percy Sacobie took all believed to be signs of rot. the remaining trunk. Other When Eric brought in than the limbs, the entire Mike Glynn, assistant man- trunk will be used. ager of Parks and Trees and This tree will leave a legacy city forester for the City of for future generations. It may Fredericton, he confirmed the no longer stand, guarding diagnosis and advised that this those ancient Cathedral walls, old beauty posed considerable but it will not be relegated risk to the building. He recom- to the woodchipper or the mended it be removed. furnace! Enter Calvin Thompson, Its God-given artistic form manager of First Nations will be transformed into man- relations, City of Fredericton. made artistic forms by New Calvin contacted Cathedral Brunswick woodcarvers and officials to see if there would be enjoyed for years to come. an interest in offering the wood

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THOMAS NISBETT

BY GISELE MCKNIGHT home to have a chat. He was welcomed and told a parish When Thomas Nisbett was 16 would be found for him. years old, Campus Crusades Today, the Rev. Canon came to the island of Bermuda Thomas Nisbett Sr. is an hon- where he lived, and his family orary assistant in the Parish of hosted one of the leaders. Pembroke where he grew up,

This visitor spoke prophetic still serving at the age of 95. SUBMITTED PHOTO words to Thomas while there: “I think you have a very good UNIVERSITY LIFE future in ministry.” Despite this pedigree, his love But this son of a Bermudian of God and his Church, and Anglican priest disagreed: “No his love of Bermuda, Thomas way! I’m going to be a busi- Jr. left after high school to go nessman.” to St. Mary’s University in And that’s just what Thomas Halifax. This was on the rec- did — for decades he excelled ommendation of the Roman in business. But God had his Catholic bishop of Bermuda, a way eventually. friend of the family. Thomas dived into univer- FAMILY LIFE sity life, playing trumpet in The Rev. Thomas Nisbett de- the school band, loving every scribes himself as “an Anglican moment, other than playing at before I was born.” football games in November His father, also named snowstorms. Thomas, made history in He joined student govern- Bermuda as the first Black An- ment as vice-president of glican priest. But making that students, where he got quite an history put him on a difficult education outside the class- path. room. As part of that job, he Thomas Sr. left Bermuda for was in charge of the student his divinity studies, moving radio station, newspaper and

his wife and son to Barbados. pub. MCKNIGHT FILE PHOTO When he graduated, the bishop “In addition to all that, I of Bermuda would not ordain had to deal with people who AT TOP, THE REV.THOMAS NISBETT AND HIS WIFE, COLLEEN, during his ordination in 2015. Above, him, so he was ordained and thought freedom of the press Thomas’s daughter, Chelsea, and father, the Rev. Canon Thomas Nisbett, joined him and served in Barbados. was more important than be- Bishop David Edwards as they posed for a photo. “There were separate school ing nice,” he said. systems for Blacks and whites,” The student paper, trying said Thomas Jr. of Bermuda. to push the limits, published a “There were certain places photo of a penis on the front transferred his military service others. At Trinity Church in Penitentiary. Then he met the Blacks could not work. There page. to Princess Louise’s Fusiliers. Halifax, Dr. Dennis Andrews Rev. Rufus Onyewuchi, who were separate public toilets. It “The next day I put a He went to work, first for the asked him to pitch in with told him they were in need of was like the Deep South, and padlock on the door. At 19, Halifax Board of Trade and some projects. on-call hospital chaplains. the Church was very much a that was a hard thing to do,” then to the Atlantic Provinces “I remember Dennis sitting “The hand of God was pull- part of that. he said, adding a rogue paper Chamber of Commerce. me down one time, saying, ing me,” said Thomas. “Look- “I was born in an apartheid sprung up and then died a “I was able to use my eco- ‘You should consider the min- ing back, I see the Holy Spirit country,” he said, adding there couple of months later. nomics and business degrees i s t r y.’” kept at it.” was not the brutality that we in ways I never really dreamt,” His response: “That’s not But business was still the normally associate with that WORK LIFE he said. for me. I know what that life’s priority, to the point of start- word, but blatant discrimina- He graduated with a degree He was, as predicted, a busi- l i ke .” ing his own company, Petrel tion was everywhere. in commerce in 1980 and nessman, but the Holy Spirit By 1991 he was living in Communications, which “It’s probably had an impact returned home to work at the was always on the sidelines. Moncton working for the took Thomas all over Europe, on my thinking even to this Bank of Bermuda while doing “All through that, I always Chamber. Another pastor, the Canada, the U.S. and the Ca- day on how I view the world.” his mandatory military service. felt God calling me to some- Rev. Lawrence Hartley, asked ribbean consulting on import It was 1965 when Bishop But Halifax was calling his thing, but I said, ‘that’s not for him to help out at Simon Peter and export marketing, orga- John Armstrong arrived in name, and he returned to com- me, man.’” Outreach, and eventually, as a Bermuda and Thomas Sr. flew plete a BA in economics, and Then God started using prison chaplain at Dorchester MJH continued on page 7

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From biggest expense to biggest blessing

A big parish hall becomes an unexpected pandemic treasure

The past year has been one of chairs throughout the main hall many changes for our Parish of and moved a small altar from Newcastle-Nelson-Hardwicke, the chapel downstairs. and indeed, for all parishes The Altar Guild and volun- and churches. What remains teers did a wonderful job of constant is the love of God and decorating for Thanksgiving and His mercy to us during this Advent/Christmas and we are difficult time. grateful for their efforts. Our Parish is made up of The Parish Hall is also home three churches, St. Andrew’s in to the Hope Cafe, which serves Newcastle; St. Mark’s in Nelson a free lunch every Friday to and St. John the Evangelist in anyone in the community. Vol- Bay du Vin. Unfortunately, both unteer teams prepare and serve St. Andrew’s and St. Mark’s meals for upwards of 60 people are too small to accommodate each week. social distancing, each with only During the pandemic, these a centre aisle. meals are carry-out only. This However we are blessed to means the parish hall is not have a large parish hall near St. only a blessing to our Anglican Andrew’s church where we are community, but to the entire able to have services. community as well. In the past there have been Without this building, the SUBMITTED PHOTO complaints that this large build- congregations of Newcastle ing was our biggest expense, but and Nelson would not be able the pandemic has now made it to meet. Church really is about THE SIZE OF THE PARISH HALL OF St. Andrew’s Anglican Church, once thought a detriment because of one of our biggest blessings. the people, and not about the the expense, has become the centre of parish activity during the pandemic. It provides plenty of social We have been able to space building. distancing space for everyone, and without it, the congregations would not be able to meet.

My Journey Here - with Thomas Nisbett

MJH continued from page 6 His studies at AST were as easily. completed by December 2014. Thomas and Colleen have nizational development and He was ordained a deacon in been married almost 20 change management. June 2015, and spent a year as years. She is a retired medical With his business partner, assistant curate in the Parishes imagining technologist and a Kathy Malley, they eventually of Waterford and St. Mark in certified equestrian coach. joined her husband’s company, the Sussex Corner area. Then Each has one grown daugh- Malley Industries. he was ordained a priest in ter. Colleen’s daughter, Erin, June 2016 and appointed to the lives in Calgary and works for a ANSWERING THE CALL Parish of Newcastle-Nelson large multi-national company. In 2013, the company was in -Hardwicke. Thomas has a daughter, the process of mapping out its Travelling from Bound- Chelsea, known profession- future. It seemed like a good ary Creek, outside Moncton, ally as Chelsea Amber. She is a time for Thomas to rethink his to Miramichi has not been musician and singer who sang career path. without his challenges. His at her father’s ordination. She

“I came home to Colleen MCKNIGHT FILE PHOTO wife runs a horse farm, which is also a teacher and lives in and said, ‘I think it’s time.’” requires a great deal of daily British Columbia. His wife’s response: “What physical labour. Thomas will turn 62 this THOMAS NISBETT, LEFT, ENTERS Christ Church Cathedral for his took you so long?” “It’s been a lot of sacrifice year. What’s in his future? Pas- ordination to the diaconate in June 2015 with his two mentors by It so happened that Thomas on her part,” said Thomas of toring, business, retirement? his side — the Rev. Canon Albert Snelgrove in the foreground, had been taking courses at the Colleen. “Who knows? I really enjoy and behind him, the Ven. Brent Ham. Both were his parish priest Atlantic School of Theology for He spends at least five days ministry in the Miramichi. It’s in Riverview for many years. years, telling himself it was to a week in the Miramichi, a wonderful place, although it become a layreader. sometimes seven depending has been hard on Colleen. Even when an advisor told It wasn’t one “aha!” mo- He credits the Rev. Canon on the demands and circum- “Bottom line — I’m ex- him he was well on his way ment, but many moments Albert Snelgrove and the Ven. stances. And during the pan- tremely grateful to my Dad, to earning a theology degree, along the way that confirmed Brent Ham, his parish priests demic, Colleen has not been my parents and grandpar- he was still in denial. But the he was finally headed in the in Riverview through the able to participate as much ents, examples of people who break from the job was the direction God had planned for years, and the congregation, in his parish life, nor has she worked in the Church in spite final straw. him so long ago. for their guidance and support. been able to find farm hands of the impediments.”

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MISSION IN MOTION: food security

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VOLUNTEERS AT ST. PHILIP’S IN MONCTON figured out a way to continue their tradition of making a Christmas dinner for 210 children at Beaverbrook School across the street from the church. Here they are on the big day, waiting for the RCMP to deliver the meals to the school.

VID restrictions it is definitely 45 minutes between sittings to logistics and decided that we 10 a.m. and started to set out difficult. wash all the cutlery. could manage this safely, so we the clamshell containers we Turkey Ten years ago, parishioner In past years we have had contacted the principal with were serving the meal in and and retired teacher Warrenne the Moncton Wildcats, Monc- our idea to make it happen. add the turkey. dinner for Agnew gathered a group of ton Magic and RCMP as the She had also been thinking Each volunteer manned a volunteers to see if we could servers, taking the plates to the about it, not wanting to see station and the clamshells were manage to prepare and serve students. You should see the this community outreach go passed from station to station 210 a turkey meal at noon to the smiling faces when they realize on hiatus. to add the mashed potato, 200+ students there. that some of the servers are So on Monday, Dec. 14, a dressing, peas, carrots and students? It took some planning but from local sports teams they small group of volunteers, ap- gravy. A local pizza restaurant got accomplished. For some of support! propriately masked and phys- lent us their delivery boxes to these students this is the only Well, that was the scenar- ically distanced, sat at various keep the meals warm. No big turkey they will eat at Christ- io until December 2019. In tables throughout the church The RCMP arrived to drive mas. It takes place on the last 2020 when we began COVID hall and peeled, chopped and the meals to the school and deal! Tuesday of the December restrictions in March, no one diced, with another small things were under way! On ar- school term. imagined it would last as long group in the kitchen. It went rival, the teachers were waiting Usually a team of volunteers as it has. really smoothly and we were to deliver the meals to their More than 20 years ago, St. comes in Monday evening to By October, a couple of done in 90 minutes. students. Philip Moncton’s volunteers prepare potatoes, onions and parishioners, Warrenne Agnew On Tuesday, Dec. 15, some Everyone at the school was began a breakfast program at celery, butter the rolls, prepare and Mike Briggs, started to of us got there at 8 a.m. to start so grateful. A big thank you is Beaverbrook School, located the dressing, count plates and think about how we could still the ovens and boil the potatoes, extended to all the volunteers across the street. sanitize the tables. manage to give these students a receive the turkeys the teachers and generous donors who This continues to this day, We serve in two sittings, turkey meal before Christmas. had cooked and get ready. made it happen. although in the midst of CO- just over 100 at each, and with We thought about the More volunteers arrived at Submitted by Mike Briggs

around the diocese

The Rev. Bruce Glencross was the guest speaker Nov. 2 at St. George`s Anglican Church, Parish of Moncton. Bruce spoke to a very attentive audience on the topic of “100 Years of Remembrance,” including the various wars and his time as an Armed Forces chaplain. Afterwards, he took questions from the ERIC MCKINNEY PHOTO audience. St. John’s Anglican Church in the Village of Gagetown has a long tradition of inviting the public inside to enjoy Nativity sets from over the world. This Advent and Christmas season, an outdoor display brightened the village and celebrated the joy

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Do you remember Dolph Carty?

Researcher seeks appointment was in Michi- gan. He went on to serve in information on a Black South Carolina, Kentucky, priest who could not Georgia, Ohio, and perhaps get ordained in New North Carolina and Indiana. He retired in New Jersey after Brunswick in the 1940s several years serving there and died in 1989. BY GISELE MCKNIGHT Peter doesn’t know if Dolph ever returned to New Bruns- The Rev. Adolphus Carty grew wick for a visit, but Peter did up in a large, happy family in SUBMITTED PHOTOS get to meet Gerry during the Saint John, singing in the choir 125th anniversary of St. Mary’s in the Parish of St. Mary’s on in 1986. Gerry sang in the Waterloo Street. choir at Christ Church Cathe- He felt called to the minis- dral at the time. try, and in the late 1940s, he Peter has written a his- graduated from Wycliffe Col- CLOCKWISE FROM tory of the former St. Mary’s lege in Toronto. TOP LEFT: A Saint John Church, which in the 1960s He returned to his home parade that includes merged with the Parish of St. diocese to seek his first pasto- Scouts and their totem Bartholomew to create the ral posting, but he was never pole carved by Dolph Parish of Coldbrook - St. Mary, successful in that endeavour. Carty; Dolph as an and the Church of St. Mary & By every account, he was adult; Dolph’s obituary St. Bartholomew on Westmor- well-liked, a Second World War in the Courier Post land Road. veteran, musical and talented. newspaper; Dolph as Now he’d like to complete Despite the fact that the Car- a young Scout in Saint his profile of Dolph, and is ty family was held in very high John. seeking help from anyone who regard at St. Mary’s, he was has memories or knowledge of unable to find a parish in New him, either before or after he Brunswick willing to take a “I think Dolph Carty would first Black person to receive his Glen Falls Troop. left New Brunswick. Black priest. It’s difficult not to be the first Black priest in New wings from the Royal Cana- In fact, there is still a bit of If you can help, please blame racism, says Peter Little. Brunswick, even though he dian Air Force. All five Carty Dolph in the troop. He carved contact Peter by email: geneal- “That’s what my father told was not ordained here,” said brothers served in the Second a totem pole which the Scouts [email protected] . me,” he said. “The fact that he Peter. World War. used, as is pictured in the Update: Peter recently was never ordained in New Dolph went on to a long Peter’s family had strong parade shot. That pole was in learned from the Diocese of Brunswick seems to confirm and successful career in the ties to the Cartys. use when Peter was a Scout in Ohio that Dolph was ordained t h at .” priesthood in the United States “My father was friends with the 1960s, and when he was a in 1948 by Bishop Ray Bever- Peter is conducting research that spanned from the late the Carty boys,” said Peter, Scout leader in the 1980s. To ley of Toronto and raised to the for the New Brunswick Black 1940s to 1977 when he retired. adding they were in Cubs and his knowledge, it’s still in use. priesthood in 1949 by Bishop History Society on a proj- Even after that, he continued Scouts together. The family was very musi- Lewis Whittemore of the Dio- ect called “The First and the to fill in where needed. “The Carty boys [were cal, and on variety show nights cese of Western Michigan. Famous,” which features Black members of] a totally inte- at St. Mary’s, the Cartys were You are still encouraged people who are first in their The Carty family grated Cub and Scout troop in always a hit, he said. to contact Peter if you have field. Dolph’s brother, Gerry, was the Saint John,” he said of the 23rd Rev. Carty’s first parish further information.

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One woman’s study of graveyards reveals Connected to her ancestors a progressive history at St. Peter’s

BY GISELE MCKNIGHT While she was not raised an Angli- “It’s the only graveyard I know of at the barbershop, was told, ‘we don’t can, she holds St. Peter’s in high regard where Black people are interburied accept your kind in here.’ Dr. Mary Louise McCarthy-Brandt and often attends. with white,” she said. “It’s quite unique When his officer heard his story, he was always a curious child. Not just “I feel very welcome there. I feel a in New Brunswick. went to the barber and told him, ‘you curious, actually. Some might even say sense of belonging. I feel connected,” “Rev. Hebb would say it’s because cut his hair or you won’t cut anyone’s a bit meddlesome. she said, adding that she and the Rev. the parishioners were one in Christ.” hair in the military again.’ “I refused to be placated,” she said. Canon Dr. Ross Hebb share a great love Mary earned the Masters degree Those stories, and so many more, “That’s why I always ended up in the of history, and she applauds his interest in Critical Studies in 2007. But there have propelled Mary forward to principal’s office!” in the Black roots of the parish. were more things to discover, more pursue truth and justice for both her As a child and then an adult, she “I’ve found a real supporter in Rev. questions to ask, and more that she ancestors and her contemporaries. always had questions — and she asked He b b.” needed to say. After the death of her them. mother in 2009, she felt freer to leave PHD AWARDED “Growing up with my brown skin, I EDUCATION New Brunswick to pursue a doctoral Dec. 15, 2020 was a big day for Mary. always analyzed everything,” she said. Mary left home when she finished degree. It was the day of her oral presenta- “Who benefits, who makes decisions? high school, and lived, worked and/or “I never expected to get in,” she said tion to her professors, effectively the Are my ancestors’ voices included studied in Moncton, Halifax, Freder- of her admission to the University of defence of her dissertation, that would in the decisions? I wanted to under- icton and Toronto. By 1987 she was Toronto’s Department of Social Justice lead to her being awarded a doctorate stand more. I have a spirit in me that a single parent working as a medi- at the Ontario Institute for Studies in and the title of “doctor.” demands justice.” cal secretary in Toronto. She began Education. “I wanted to be taught and She entitled her dissertation, “Seg- Where she got this spirit is a studying sociology at York University, mentored by the top Black Canadian regated in Life and Death: A Black mystery to Mary. She remembers her graduating in 1991. scholars. Woman’s Critical Exploration and beloved mother, whose response to That was the same year she began “I knew I wanted to write more Narrative Account of Early African racism in her town of Woodstock, working for the federal, and then the about my ancestors,” she said. “I’m Descended Communities and Grave- N.B. was to cross the street, hold your provincial governments as an employ- very connected to them. I meditate, I yards in New Brunswick.” head high and walk on. ment counsellor in Fredericton. But by pray for them. I visit my grandmoth- “I hope it will be informative and “I’m not made of that mixture,” she the turn of the century, she knew she ers in the graveyard. I am spiritually broaden the knowledge of early Black said. “I would argue with my mother needed more. guided by them.” settlers in New Brunswick,” she said. about it.” “I was bored in my job,” she said. “I And so Black graveyards became “It’s meant to be a tool to tell a story She recalled an incident when her felt I had to do more with my brain.” the large part of her studies and her not told before — a tool that allows son was in elementary school. The So she began a Masters program dissertation. She spent the first year in for a more accurate reflection of Black children had to line up two by two in the Faculty of Education at the Toronto, and then came back to her settlers and how they overcame with and hold hands. The girl he was paired University of New Brunswick. At first job in Fredericton and continued her pride and resilience. with refused to hold his hand because she pursued adult education, but soon research part-time. “One of my examiners said I spoke it was “dirty.” transferred to a program called Criti- What she realized early on in her with pride and praise and pain,” she Her mother’s response was ‘that’s cal Studies. educational career was the power of said. “I really wanted to ask, ‘who gets part of life.’ Mary’s response was a visit Critical Studies, she explained, academic documentation. to tell the stories of New Brunswick’s to the school to set things right. “asks you to peel back the layers,” to “I found the tools. My ancestors’ Black settlers?’ My answer is I get to “asks you to peel back the layers,” to STORY WORK MEDIA “But my mother loved and praised investigate and challenge the power story has been erased or not even tell it. the woman I was and the woman I dynamic — the perfect program for included. So I used the academic pro- “I felt like I was abandoning my an- became,” said Mary. that inquisitive child always looking cess to write a document that would cestors if I didn’t continue the stories. The woman she became just for answers. challenge and rupture the colonial With absence comes erasure. I had ABOVE, MARY LOUISE MCCARTHY-BRANDT at an event at defended her doctoral thesis at the “Critical Studies popped my brain narrative of my ancestors, the early a story to tell and I’ve told it with a St. Thomas University in Fredericton. University of Toronto, and a large part open!” she said. Black settlers.” tongue that’s respectful.” Below, Mary Louise and her family: her husband, of that thesis is centred on who is bur- Through these years, Mary worked Barrington J. Brandt; and her son, Thandiwe J. ied in the Parish of St. Peter’s cemetery full time, raised her son, served a term DISCRIMINATION RETIREMENT McCarthy. and where. as president of the New Brunswick While living in Toronto a decade ago, Mary retired from the civil service in At far left, Mary Louise visits the grave of her ancestors Black History Society, and investi- Mary was accused of shoplifting in a 2018, and just turned 65 over Christ- at St. Peters in Fredericton. FAMILY & ST. PETER’S HISTORY gated a lot of cemeteries — specifically Shoppers Drug Mart. She reached into mas. Now that she’s a doctor, what’s Mary now lives in Fredericton, and cemeteries where early Black settlers her backpack to retrieve her shopping next for her? While there’s nothing her ancestral roots reach back a long were buried. list, and a clerk jumped to conclu- specific just yet, “I have a lot more to way at St. Peter’s on Woodstock Road. She sits on the Kingsclear Kilburn sions, rudely confronted her and made do,” she said. Her fifth great grandmother, Community Cemetery restoration a scene. Right now, she is enjoying new Sabina, arrived in what is now New committee. In the 1960s, it had been “I did nothing wrong. I was shop- married life. She met her husband Brunswick in 1784. She was the paid moved to make way for the Mac- ping with brown skin,” she said. in 2015. He is from Florida and they servant/slave of lawyer and Loyalist taquac Dam. It had a segregated space She believed she was racially pro- married in February of last year. Then Isaac Allen, who fathered two of her for Black settlers and was one of five filed and sued. She asked for $8,000 — the pandemic hit, and being together children. similar cemeteries that Mary was the cost of a year’s tuition —and after was almost impossible. Sabina’s son, George Leek, was the aware of. Mary’s research was in York four and a half years of travelling back They were finally reunited in No- main carpenter of St. Peter’s church in and Carleton counties, and one area in and forth to Toronto to testify and at- vember, and he, Mary and her son live 1837. Mary has three sets of grandpar- Charlotte. tend hearings, she won her case. in her house in Fredericton. She’s tak- ents buried in the cemetery there. And of course, the cemetery at St. The injustice of judgment based ing some time to breathe a bit easier Mary’s father, Arthur William Mc- Peter’s was of great interest to her. She on colour was a stark reminder of her and get through the pandemic. After Carthy, is on a list in the church foyer was delighted to discover St. Peter’s father’s story as a soldier in Halifax that, who knows, but it’s quite likely

of parish men who went off to fight in did not segregate its Black parishio- during the Second World War. we haven’t heard the last of Dr. Mary THANDIWE J. MCCARTHY PHOTO MELYNDA JARRETT PHOTO the Second World War. ners in the cemetery. He was ordered to get a haircut, but Louise McCarthy-Brandt.

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BY CLEO CYR defeated in Christ and God’s Kingdom is coming in.” ow very different the The other important lens year 2020 has been, through which we read Mat- and the experience of thew is as a disciple who Hbeing part of the Advent Re- follows the discipline of Christ treat held Dec. 11-12 through and learns to walk along with ZOOM was no less different — Him while understanding that in a very good way. the Holy Spirit does the work With live teachings given of changing us. by Archbishop David, group This year’s Advent Retreat prayer and guided reflec- was profoundly helpful and I tion, we gathered, not at Villa am thankful to Shawn Branch Madonna which is always a for organizing the event and to wonderful experience, but in Archbishop David for sharing our own living rooms. his powerful message. It was It felt comfortable, and wonderful to reconnect with no less powerful. One felt a people even if we had to do so

wonderful sense of ‘presence’ UNSPLASH.COM electronically. — hard to imagine that could This reflection captures but happen through a computer a small part of Archbishop screen, but indeed it did. David’s teachings and is only The “big picture” theme scripture in our lives. The “big nature of lament, trust, and In that context we continu- one point of view. The advent of the Archbishop’s reflection story” is that scripture points steadfastness of God’s eternal ally strive to belong in commu- message that I have been left was how to read the Bible and the way to salvation with the love. nity and begin to get a sense with is that God has given us understand the importance of “big biblical theme” being that During our time of indi- of what it means to belong in Christ to help heal a broken seeing salvation as an over- God is Love. vidual reflection, I found the God’s vision. creation and is asking us, the arching theme when doing so. The tapestry is woven with hidden depths of the Psalm led The practical guide to Church, to proclaim Him so The first reflection focused biblical threads of power, to a profound sense of feeling belonging can be found in the that we can see the possibilities on the many lenses through creation, belonging, justice ‘rescued.’ If you asked me to- Book of Ruth. Watching God of the future and understand which we read the Bible, and renewal, with the connect- day what that actually means, provide for Naomi and Ruth, the significance of how and recognizing our biases. As ing threads being that there is I would simply reply that two widows with little pros- where we belong in the big Archbishop David spoke, it no time or place where God salvation means to be rescued. pects for a future, we learn that picture. felt like a ‘wonderful tapestry’* is not, and the love of God is Could it be that simple? I’m He cares for the outcasts of so- of understanding was being eternal. still ‘sitting’ with that idea. ciety, just as He asks us to do. Key take-away points: woven. Psalm 13 was introduced Archbishop David’s second As we continue to read the Read the bible with the Big The “big lens” is how we as an excellent example of the teaching was about prophecy. I bible, isn’t it God’s intention Story Lens in mind remember- view scripture, how we inter- overarching message of salva- don’t mean fortune telling, but that everyone belong? Are we ing that how we view Scrip- pret scripture and how we use tion, highlighting the profound prophecy through the lenses the people that allow others ture, interpret it and use it used by the Old Prophets — to feel that they don’t belong? point the way to Salvation. telling it like it is, speaking Have we lost the sense of be- Keep in mind that we read the truth of God to those who longing to each other? the bible through multiple need to hear it and identifying Can we be open to using lenses. Learn to recognize what what happens when we don’t this lens biblically as a church helps and what doesn’t and listen, pointing to the conse- to help us understand how we prayerfully trust in God’s love. quences of ignoring God. can actually become a place of Remember the Church Key learnings from this peace and safety — particu- is the community that helps reflection: what gifts have larly for those who feel they reinforce and support the call we been given to serve all don’t belong? to discipleship as we learn to creation? How can we use Last, but certainly not least, walk along with Christ, al- these gifts to proclaim Jesus the fourth teaching brought lowing ourselves to grow and in word and action so people us to the book of Matthew change while understanding can see the love of God? How and the establishment of Jesus that where we are going will important is it to stop rush- firmly in the line of David — look very different to where ing through life and take time remembering Ruth as David’s we are. to read, learn and discern the grandmother. Live the 5 Marks of Mission. prophetic messages from the The genealogy gives a sense They provide an important Old Testament prophets? of the breadth of God’s pur- template to begin and continue Archbishop David’s third pose and the universal call of the journey. teaching was to consider what Jesus to the lost sheep of Israel Never ever underestimate it means to belong. Through and beyond. The Old Testa- the need for ourselves and oth- this lens we were given to ment references, commission- ers to belong. understand that throughout ing and kingdom markers are * ‘Wonderful tapestry’ is an the bible there are different all lenses through which we expression used by Archbishop groups of people with different read Matthew — the important David. characteristics and that we all missional element being the Cleo Cyr is a member of the come from the same source defeat of evil. Parish of Hammond River that connects us through all Archbishop David said, and the former warden of humanity. “The kingdom of evil is layreaders.

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the task completed. We were all concerned about not being able to wel- come people into the church, and it was important for the entire worshipping community that we not be in the position of having to turn people away.

THE RIGHT DECISION I want to especially thank Harold and Sheila Staples, Allan Gillis, Russell Ready and Nicholas McAllister for their Adjusting hard work and cooperation to see our plan come together. to SUBMITTED PHOTOS Harold and Sheila were instrumental in helping to dismantle the center pews. The COVID-19 couple dedicated three days of hard labour to ensure the church was ready for Christ- mas and Harold had this to say Parish of Marysville about the change: does some major “We realized that the rope and tape closed off a great rearranging to deal of space that limited our capacity to welcome people, accommodate especially during Christmas. worshippers, The pews were in rough shape and would need to be replaced, pandemic rules so we killed two birds with one stone. BY KEVIN MCALLISTER A DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVE of the new “We removed the old pews nave in the top photo. and utilized our original pews, All Saints Anglican Church in created more seating and more Marysville welcomed Arch- Sheila Staples, above, arranges wood protection for people with bishop David Edwards on Sun- to be removed from the building. more space.” day Jan. 3 to bless the newly During the disassembly of arranged pews in our nave, Tearing down, at right, with Nicholas these pews Harold admitted to while celebrating the Epiphany McAllister on the floor and Harold experiencing a difficult time. of our Lord. Staples supervising. “I was emotional at first The Archbishop’s blessing while taking the first few pews was the icing on the cake that Far left: Harold Staples works to apart. After all, they were here completed three months of remove the last of the old pews. for many years. discussion on how to maximize “However, I came to grips the seating capacity, while at the with it because we were actu- same time maintain the CO- ally replacing the worn out VID-19 safety protocols. roping or taping off pews that deliberation until Fr. McAl- Russell, the newest and ones with the original pews, It was a tough nut to crack. were not available for use. lister came up with a good youngest member of vestry, so we have a greater sense of How do you maximize seating Wendy echoed this need for plan that Vestry passed in early voiced his excitement for the nostalgia now than before.” while adhering to the safety change, adding that week after December,” said Wendy. future because of the adapt- Harold says he loves the protocols? week, we were faced with 14 This plan involved dis- ability and flexibility demon- change because the nave is so Prior to the change, each pews in the middle of the nave mantling the unused pews in strated by the parish to roll much brighter and roomier Friday, warden Wendy Banks that could not be used due to the the centre, using the pews in with the ever changing world than before. would inform me who was current restrictions. the choir stall, and extending of COVID-19. Harold said he believes hav- registered for Sunday and the This would restrict our capac- the space between every pew, “I am surrounded by many ing the Archbishop’s blessing breakdown of parishioners at- ity to welcome any more than ensuring they are six feet apart, great people who demonstrated and support of the changes tending solo, as couples, and as maybe 22 worshipers, providing including the addition of two their willingness to make a dif- helped the congregation families or in bubbles. they did not arrive as individu- six-foot wide aisles. ficult decision, which shows an understand that what they did The Saturday before Mass, I als. No matter where you are ability to move forward in an was a good thing. would tear down the existing “We were also concerned within the church, you will action that could result in wel- The desire and willing- tape that was used the week that we would be faced with the be six feet from others and coming new people,” he said. ness to make the appropriate before and begin measuring the reality of turning people away hopefully people will feel safe I could not agree more that changes to the seating paral- seating process all over again, especially at Christmas, which is within the building. the actions of our vestry dem- leled Archbishop David’s in an attempt to accommodate usually a busy time for churches, Layreader and vestry onstrated that they are open message of hope that was everyone who registered. had we not made the change,” member Russell Ready sees the to change, and that is very made available to the Gentiles The process of rearrang- said Wendy. willingness of vestry to make exciting. I am very grateful to through the Magi. ing the seating every week was Prior to rearranging the pews, such a significant change as a all the members of vestry and We at All Saints hope that tough on our parishioners who we had two very narrow aisles, positive step forward in the life their willingness to take on dif- not only these changes see us would be met with change every and because of the pews we of the Parish. ficult discussions. through the pandemic but also Sunday. It became confusing for could not use, many parishio- Russell noted an initial I could not have moved that others will see that change some and frustrating for others. ners sat on individual chairs in shock when people first all those pews on my own. It is possible through the living It was through this continual the back of the church. entered the church following was an incredible group effort hope in our faith in Christ. change that the need for some- the changes, but after a week, where people saw a physical The Rev. Kevin McAllister is thing permanent was borne — DECISION-MAKING they have come to embrace the need and filled it with their the incumbent in the Parish of something that did not involve “This change came with much change. labour of love in order to get Marysville.

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Aaron’s Coffeehouse: It’s ultimately not about the coffee

MISSION IN MOTION: community BY CHRIS HAYES has donated some funds from first employee in the next six their Compassion Fund. months, as business hopefully Aaron’s Coffee House opened Individual parishioners expands. The immediate needs in late August in Salis- have made donations as well, as he sees them are “Renova- bury. They are a different sort and there is a steady stream of tions, a covered patio… and a of business, as their goal is Anglicans going in and out of winning lottery ticket!” not profit for profit’s sake, but the shop. As a small parish, we to provide employment and a One parishioner donated understand that we cannot skill set for those with Autism a patio table and chair set to simply write a cheque with lots and other conditions that ham- provide outdoor seating for of zeros in it. However, maybe per securing a job. patrons this past summer. God is trying to show us a Aaron Nielsen and his wife, The community at large has different way to help — a more Shauntay, have dedicated their also been extremely supportive creative way. work to helping their son of their efforts. Donations have Perhaps we have a chance Makhi, who lives with autism. come in from local citizens to do something that builds As their website as well as other businesses in a strong relationship, or that (aaronscoffeehouse.com; also the area. In fact, one business shows the real work of the on Facebook) explains, the helped them secure a new Church in the community, or founders of Aaron’s Coffee CHRIS HAYES PHOTO espresso/cappuccino machine that builds a stronger future. House “pride ourselves on when the first one was defec- Who knows? using quality products and AARON NIELSEN AT AARON’S COFFEE HOUSE in Salisbury. The tive! We do know that we are do- staying as natural as possible. people of the Parish of Salisbury & Havelock support the When asked how things ing this not for our sake. The We will provide individuals coffee house in various ways. are going after four months Lord calls His people to minis- with different abilities an op- in business, Aaron explained ter to the needy, the marginal- portunity for personal growth, that, “business has been good. ized, the challenged. This is as well as a source of income, Had a few hiccups here and what the coffee shop seeks to social interaction, and a sense tism Abroad and all of our art Havelock has been trying to there, but still going strong. do. And we hope to serve God of purpose. work. … Our coffee house is help them. To help fund the If it wasn’t for this amazing by continuing to help Aaron’s “One cup at a time, we seek going to be the way we spread work of acquiring a better community [Salisbury and Coffeehouse. to make the world a more in- autism awareness as much as espresso machine, establishing surrounding area] we wouldn’t Chris Hayes is the rector of the clusive place. Our son, Makhi, possible.” a washroom, and eventually a be here.” Parish of Salisbury & Havelock. is the inspiration behind Au- The Parish of Salisbury & commercial kitchen, the parish They hope to hire their

Consecration, ordination

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SUBMITTED PHOTO THE REV. SAM ROSE, who held the position of executive archdeacon under the late Bishop Geoff Peddle, was chosen the next bishop of the Diocese ORDINATION ON CANVAS: During the service of ordination of Eastern Newfoundland and Labrador on Nov. 28. He was consecrated of the Rev. Bob Cheatley on Nov. 1 in St. Andrews, friend Dec. 15. Here he is during the consecration ceremony from the Cathedral Simone Ritter created “en plein sanctum,” capturing the of St. John the Baptist in St. John’s with his family. From left: Wife Jill, progression of the service, including the music, as well as daughter Amy, Bishop Sam, and son Samuel. Archbishop David Edwards, as the Holy Spirit moment of the laying on, or rather hovering Metropolitan, was to have presided over both events, but due to pandemic over, of hands. Simone Ritter Art hangs in the Europa travel restrictions, was only able to watch online. Hotel, which she and her husband operate across the street from All Saints Church in St. Andrews.

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Minto ACW MISSION IN MOTION: community has been busy!

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WHEN OUR CHURCH FINALLY opened in the fall, the Parish of Minto & Chipman ACW came up with some ideas for safe projects. The picture of the group (at left) with Father Stephen Harnish was taken when we got together to make turkey pot pies. This fundraiser took the place of our annual Harvest Supper. The pies are always a huge success and this fall it was no different. We made over 100 pies and had a blast. Another picture (above) is that of the ACW girls after putting together Christmas cookie plates for the seniors of our congregation. We were able to deliver and wish them a very Merry Christmas from our church. It was a great way to keep contact in these trying times. A third picture (top left) is that of Anne Miller, a long-standing member of our choir who now resides at Pine Grove in Fredericton. She is being hugged by a homemade quilt made by our group. Another quilt went to one of our ACW members who now resides at Bishop’s Nursing Home here in Minto. For the last few years we have organized gifts for the 30 residents to be given out at their Christmas Tea. Usually our group has played elves to Santa in handing out the gifts, but this year being different with COVID, we were unable to attend but that didn’t stop the outpouring of love to the residents.

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Advent Talks with Dr. Barry Craig “Finding Faith in a COVID Christmas”

BY GISELE MCKNIGHT to operate for an entire year in the physical way,” he said. This year’s Advent Talks series “That had never happened came with a few changes, all in 157 years of history, not brought on by COVID-19. through the Great Depression First of all, there were four or two world wars.” talks, not the usual three. During this incredible year, Retired Bishop and leader Bill Barry has learned a great deal Hockin offered two, with the about the resiliency of the Hu- Rev. Canon Albert Snelgrove ron community, and also the and Dr. Barry Craig deliver- fragility of what he calls “the ing the other two. Music by social order.” Doug Vipond (saxophone “Here in Southwestern On- and clarinet), Emily Kennedy tario, one of the richest, safest (cello), Justine Everett (vo- places in the world, people were cals), and Alice Boyd (pianist hoarding toilet paper,” he said. and director) was recorded at And deep political and ra- Christ Church (Parish) Church cial divisions were ripped wide and added to the videos. Peter open in the U.S. Jacobs handled video and edit- “The roots of racial tension ing duties. go much deeper, especially in Collectively, the series this Western countries where much year was entitled Shopping For of our prosperity was built A Messiah. upon the suffering of other Three of the talks were people — indigenous people, DR. BARRY CRAIG recorded beforehand in a small slaves — exploited by Chris- during his Advent room of the Crowne Plaza in tian nations.” Fredericton with a minimal A crisis of faith has oc- Talk taped in audience. The fourth, Barry’s, curred, and it’s shaken the London, Ont. was recorded in the Great Hall Church, he said. On top of that at Huron College, London, Ont. has been a tiny virus “similar All four were released on the to the common cold [that] has MCKNIGHT PHOTO four Mondays of Advent at this shaken the entire enterprise,” link: https://billhockin.ca/wp/ ruining economies, chang- The third talk was delivered ing the way we live, work and online Dec. 14, and featured travel. It has also changed service.” their classes online. The meet- material blessing, yet lack the Dr. Barry Craig, a priest and priorities. “The real mystery is not ing was to celebrate Diwali, the most fundamental of human academic from Woodstock, In his role, Barry works why so many are put off, but Indian festival of lights. needs. N.B. who serves as president with a lot of self-described why so many of these atheists In chatting with them, some “They have no relationship of Huron College in London, atheists, but many admit to be- still find so much warmth and recounted their experience last with God, yet they know they Ont. Barry’s talk was entitled lieving in something, he said. attraction to Christmas,” he year when the chaplain invited want to come home,” he said. “Finding Faith in a COVID “Do they believe in right said. them to use the campus chapel “You can welcome them in, Christmas.” and wrong? Justice? Truth? Perhaps it’s the days off for their Diwali celebration and find ways to open the door so On New Year’s Eve 2019, Of course,” he said. “I point work, the family and friends, feast. they can have a relationship Barry declared, quite propheti- out that they believe in all the the decorations or the senti- ‘We miss the chapel. It was with Christ, or you can say, cally, that 2020 was going to be attributes of God. They just mental movies. But Christians our home,’ was one of the com- ‘hey bud, there’s no room at a “stand-out year.” don’t like attaching his name often disapprove of others ments he heard. the inn for you. You’re not like “I just had an intuition to them. commandeering their holy “How do we help people me. I can’t find a way to ac- about it,” he said. “Little did I “It turns out, in most cases, celebration. find their home in the Body commodate you.’ know a global pandemic and a what they don’t believe in is “Why do so many Chris- of Christ?” Barry asked. “At “In my experience, very very unique U.S. presidential church.” tians shake their heads in this time of year, and this year few people are completely election would be the form this Churches are filled with disapproval at what we call more than any other, people without faith, but everyone, historic year would take.” hypocrites, bickering and Christmas and Easter Chris- are yearning for home.” without exception — believers He recounted how his work infighting. Church is a private tians?” he asked. “It’s as if Barry hasn’t seen his own and unbelievers — needs help life has changed since March. club that doesn’t easily wel- Christians are finding reasons children in almost a year, and nurturing that tender seed of After taking an average of two come new members. Church to keep them away rather than has never held his new grand- faith.” trips a week, he was reduced has too much reliance on show finding ways to invite them in.” child. He knows that yearning. Many times, people don’t to being confined in his house and rituals. The pandemic has high- “We all have a sense this even know the name of the one conducting and attending “Honestly, they’ve got a lighted the hunger for a more year of how important home they seek. They simply know Zoom meetings. point with these complaints,” fulfilled life, said Barry. People is,” he said. “Can we make the they are missing something. Two weeks in, he made the he said. are battling loneliness, isolation, stable ready for those living It’s not our job to worry about decision to move all courses Anglicanism, he said, has and the disconnection with col- through the storm? Two-thou- whether they kneel, sit or online for the rest of the term. more odd rituals and arcane leagues, friends and family. sand years ago, somebody did stand to worship, he said. Then in May, the decision was practices than any secret “So what’s this got to do make the stable ready.” “Our role as Christians, made to move all fall classes society. with faith?” asked Barry. Barry cautioned that in the as believers, is to make sure online. And finally in June, “Just worshipping God Recently he met online with coming weeks, months and there’s room at the inn for they closed the residences. requires a hard cover instruc- students from India, most of every year, we will encounter them, and a warm welcome “Huron College would cease tion book distributed at every whom are back home taking people who may have every awaiting them,” he said.

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Advent Talks with Bishop Bill Hockin “Put a Little Luke in your Christmas Cart”

BY GISELE MCKNIGHT do something great.” ingrained is us. So Mary travelled from “But another style of This year’s Advent Talks series Nazareth to the Judean hills to response emerges from our came with a few changes, all spend time with Elizabeth. souls, from that core piece of brought on by COVID-19. “We don’t have a lot of ourselves that … gives us infi- First of all, there were four information, but I think they nite value and dignity,” quoted talks, not the usual three. were having little bible studies Bill. Retired Bishop and leader Bill every morning,” said Bill. “It is this response from this Hockin offered two, with the Perhaps they looked at the place that causes us to hunger Rev. Canon Albert Snelgrove stories of women empowered for something better, to pay at- and Dr. Barry Craig deliver- by God: Ruth, Naomi, Han- tention to compassionate acts, ing the other two. Music by nah, mother of Samuel. to sacrifice for our neighbour Doug Vipond (saxophone “I’m suggesting we find and keep our neighbour safe.” and clarinet), Emily Kennedy in this rather obscure story a Gentleness in the midst of (cello), Justine Everett (vo- message of hope in these pan- fear; compassion in the midst cals), and Alice Boyd (pianist demic times,” said Bill. of strife. We have a choice of and director) was recorded at how we respond, said Bill. Christ Church (Parish) Church A PIECE OF GOD He cited a letter from a and added to the recordings. “This year Christmas looks a Christian leader during an Peter Jacobs handled video and lot different,” he said. “We have earlier pandemic, who said editing duties. been denied so much. We are he would stay away to keep Collectively, the series this socially bereft. Maybe alone him and others safe, “but if

year was entitled Shopping this Christmas. We are denied MCKNIGHT PHOTO my neighbour needs me, I will For A Messiah. Three of the live choirs, concerts to sing avoid neither person or place talks were taped beforehand together the great carols we all … to help him.” in a small room of the Crowne know. BISHOP BILL HOCKIN DELIVERS his second Advent message. This That letter was written in Plaza in Fredericton with a “That’s exactly why we need one was entitled “Put a Little Luke in your Christmas Cart.” 1527 by Martin Luther during minimal audience. The fourth, this little story and others to a plague in Germany. Barry’s, was taped in London, add to our cart — to remind us Ont. where he lives. All four of what we do have and cannot THE CHOCOLATE MAN were released on the four lose.” Bill told the story of a friend of Mondays of Advent at this In the women’s story, we person. had him on my mind all these a friend who, upon exiting his link: https://billhockin.ca/wp/ see that God had implanted “It’s about making a space in y e ar s .’ office, looked at the row and Bill presented the fourth something of himself in them. our minds for the mystery, for rows of closed stores, wonder- talk, entitled “Put a Little Luke It reminds us that we, too, are the possibility that God really THE REAL WORLD ing if they’d ever open again. in your Christmas Cart.” It endowed with the DNA of exists in us and that everything The two women in Luke’s To his surprise, he saw that a debuted online on Dec. 21. God, since he created us in his good and beautiful in our lives gospel lived in a land filled chocolate store was open, so he Bill opened by noting that image. is from God and not our own with tension and crime. Gangs went in. these days, Christians have Bill quoted the words of con- creation.” roamed the land, and Galilee Strangely, there was no to compete with the secular centration camp inmate who Faith makes room in our was their base. chocolate — nothing to sell, so world to find space for a spiri- wrote in 1943 of a well deep in souls for that possibility, he “It was this real world that he asked the man why he was tual Christmas — the manger, us, in which God dwells, words said. hosted this prenatal meeting open. the baby. He finds the birth that comforted the writer in Dorothy Day was an early between Mary and Elizabeth,” ‘I’m alone here. There’s story in Luke’s gospel, particu- such harsh circumstances. We 20th century activist, what we said Bill. “A real world of fear always the chance to strike larly chapter one’s pre-birth too, must safeguard that little might call a lapsed Catholic and insecurity. up a conversation with a nice story of Mary and Elizabeth, piece of God within us. living a hedonistic lifestyle. “In spite of that, these person like yourself,’ he said. fascinating. “It is amazing that every When she became pregnant, women were driven by the ‘I just made coffee. Would you “It’s an obscure story,” he December, the secular world, her partner was not pleased. hope that their sons would be join me?’ said. “Two women spending desperate, lonely, is visited by “Then Dorothy started hav- agents of change. Because of “My advice to a lonely city: three months together in the the gospel story of the birth ing deep spiritual feelings for this fractured, brutish world, be the chocolate man,” said hill country of Judea. Both are of Jesus of Nazareth,” said Bill. her child and for God,” said their sons needed to be born Bill. pregnant, and that happy con- “Every year we are reminded Bill, adding that she wanted to change the course of human “We can’t avoid all the ef- dition brings them together.” of this deep well inside of us herself and her baby to be history and bring a new peace.” fects of the pandemic, but we Elizabeth, wife of the priest where God dwells.” baptized. We, particularly this year, can respond to it from our Zechariah, is a clergy wife, Every Christmas, this spirit- Her partner resisted and left are no strangers to a lack of souls,” said Bill. “That piece of “well stricken in years,” says starved world is given another her, but she went ahead with it. hope in a fractured world. We us that gives us infinite value the scripture. The other is chance to accept or deny this “As her faith grew, so did her are living in a health emergen- and dignity… that gives us the Mary, a teenager visited by an piece of God within us, he desire for a different, ethical way cy like none other in a century. will to hunger for something angel messenger of God. They said. Some say Christmas is of life. She became a leader of a The pandemic has created a better, to pay attention to com- didn’t have a lot in common fiction — a Victorian creation church mission to the poor and culture of fear, apprehension passionate actions, to sacrifice due to their ages, but they that’s gone off the rails. homeless in New York City.” and insecurity. for our neighbour and keep knew they had to get together. “But Christmas 2020 offers Asked what she would write New York Times columnist them safe.” “Both knew their pregnan- us the chance to say yes, to ac- in her autobiography, she said David Brooks, preaching at the In his closing prayer, Bill cies had a lot to do with God cept that God has put some- ‘I just think a lot about our National Cathedral in Wash- thanked God for the bible and his plan for their lives thing of himself deep inside us, Lord and his visit to us so long ington last summer, said we stories that bring light to our and the world,” he said. “They something of his compassion, ago in Bethlehem. The great can respond to the situation darkness. He finished with the knew God had chosen them to mercy, love and joy in every blessing of my life is that I have with the fight or flight method Peachtree benediction.

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solid budgeting and achievable was a real concern. But our timeline proved invaluable. contractor, Coastal Restoration Trinity Steeple Restoration update Trinity proceeded with a and Masonry Ltd. suggested comprehensive investigation we proceed with the original which involved destructive scope of work as planned, both BY STEVEN SCRIBNER testing to prove the structural West and North faces, and integrity of the Steeple Tower should we have issues with the In early winter 2017, the Trini- core, followed by a detail map- ultimate fundraising goal, they ty Corporation (Parish of Saint ping of the various degrees would be willing to work with John) initiated a comprehen- of repairs required for a full Trinity. sive review of Trinity Church’s four-face restoration at a cost In June 2020, having a later overall structural health, from of over $1 million. start than originally planned its foundations to the top of Trinity in its entirety, from due to restrictions for work- the 210-foot spire and all com- the corporation to every ers in close proximity to one ponents in between. member of the parish, has another, Phase 2 began. As This review resulted in a been tremendously supportive predicted, the West and North prioritized approach to address of this project from its infancy faces had less deterioration the decades of environmental throughout the project to date, than those of Phase 1, resulting and aging impacts on the 1880 which is reflective not only of in savings under the contin- structure. financial backing, but also the gency budget. Once completed, it was bright future at Trinity. Favourable summer weather evident the Trinity Steeple Phase I, spring 2019: De- supported an on-time and Tower was the highest priority, spite the engineering in place, again slightly under budget although it is the newest part the fear of the unknown still completion in early November. of the structure, dating back existed. The pre-planning, With the completion of to the mid 1960s. The Steeple however, served to minimize Phases 1 and 2, the masonry Tower was totally dismantled the surprises. restoration on the exterior of in 1962 and fully rebuilt by What was not predicted the Trinity Steeple Tower came 1966. How could this be? was poor workmanship from in on time and under budget. The simple but costly an- the trades in the rebuild of the Phase 3, summer 2021: This swer to this question was the 1960s, which had to be ad- final phase includes additional

mortar — Portland cement SUBMITTED PHOTO dressed. structural enhancements to the rather than the historic lime- During Phase I, almost all Steeple Tower’s interior. based mortar of the 1800s. The the contingency was spent. The success of this monu- latest and greatest of construc- TRINITY CHURCH IN SAINT JOHN reports its steeple upgrades are on Phase 1 came to a successful mental capital project, in a tion materials proved to be schedule despite the pandemic. The final phase will take place this close in October 2019, thus time when so many century- detrimental to this Loyalist summer. energizing both the commit- old buildings from all faiths build. tee and the parish in general. are closing, being sold and or Portland cement’s physical What was planned had been even demolished, rests with a strength was greater than the completed on time and slightly dedicated and visionary team limestone and sandstone ele- under budget! — the parish, the archbishop ments it was securing. When Phase 2, spring 2020: Trin- and diocese, the steeple com- exposed to thermal stresses between the mortar joints and fundraising chair to oversee ity was well on its way with mittee and fundraising chair, from the seasonal elements, stones. Coupled with freeze- this necessary capital restora- fundraising in place when and the generosity of everyone along with any structural thaw cycles in our climate, tion project. COVID-19 hit in March. who has supported this project stresses, the mortar joints be- it resulted in the stonework The chair, Steeple Commit- This resulted in a review with gifts and prayers. Thank gan to fail. moving through a cycle known tee and parish administrator of the original Phase 2, with you. This form of failure became as ice-jacking. began what, at face value, was a view to dividing it into two The Rev. Steven Scribner is the exponential over time, per- Trinity vestry appointed a a hill too high to climb. But parts. The ability to fundraise incumbent in the Parish of Saint mitting moisture to migrate Trinity Steeple Committee and the three-phased approach, under COVID-19 restrictions John.

ACW tree lighting, music in Riverview

ST JOHN THE BAPTIST ANGLICAN CHURCH RIVERVIEW hosted a Memorial Tree Lighting ceremony on Dec. 18. The event was well attended despite the weather and COVID challenges. There were some lively carols played by our music team. We also remembered and gave thanks for our loved ones who have departed. The ACW thanks everyone who participated in this event.

ACW members and musicians: Betty Peddle (ACW president), Betty Williston (treasurer), Nada Guimond (vice-president), Phil Hebb, Rev. Julian Pillay (rector), J. Christopher Pillay, Audrey Dawe, Jan Maltby, Kit Ogilvie, Ivan Hicks, Ruth-Anne Robinson. Seated: Daniel Robinson, Sylvia Campbell, Vivian Hicks.

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Kevin Max nails it with cover album

had said at the end of my naturally wonderful singer who the original and its influence last article that I would be believes in what he’s singing. on society, it’s hard not to writing about “pandemic The band sticks largely to bring that forward to this new Iconcerts” and the first releases the arrangements on the origi- recording today. of 2021. nal album from ’72, though Again, that’s OK. Every Things have been changing things are updated somewhat; project in any medium is in quickly concerning these top- horn lines are a little thicker, part influenced by what came ics, so I will hold off for now string sounds are much better, before it. (a number of new releases this and synths have a fuller sound. Kevin Max has released year have been pushed back, or This is a rock record, but a refreshing project, ironic have had just a single from an there are folk elements in some considering its roots are 49 album, rather than the album important figure, as his of the songs (“The OutLaw”) years old. There is no confu- itself released). album, Only Visiting This along with a few barnburners sion about who he sings about; However, there was a project Planet, is seen as the project (“Why Should the Devil Have no questions in the song text put out in late 2020 that likely that brought rock music to Magazine, Spring 1980). All the Good Music?”) and about who he loves, as is the missed a lot of attention, as it Christians (or was it Christians These songs are definitely ballads (“I’ve got To Learn To case in other songs. was not a Christmas-themed to rock music?). dated in their composition, but Live Without You”). The mix It’s too bad this project release. But it deserves some It received heavy airplay on the message of the lyrics still of styles and tempos is good at released before Christmas; per- attention, for its link to the very Top 40 radio stations, rocketed plays well today. But hey, rock keeping one’s attention. haps word will continue to get beginnings of Christian popu- Larry Norman to media star music is still rock music. Old In general, the album has a out to people in early 2021. It lar rock music, and because it’s status, and put many Biblical is not necessarily a bad thing wonderful, stripped down and is a unique album in the mar- a strong album in its own right. themes into the ears of many (just ask the Rolling Stones no-holds barred quality to it. ket right now, and I think well I give you: Kevin Max’s Re- new listeners. about old things still being Yet at the same time, I wish the worth the listen. Give it a try! visiting This Planet. Years after its release, in popular!). songs were filled out at times This new album is a cover 1980, Norman said the album Kevin Max (who some with thicker orchestrations and album of a project by a guy was meant to, “reach the flower might remember from the band arrangements. named Larry Norman way children disillusioned by the dcTalk) has a strong voice that Without a doubt, the focus The Rev. Chris Hayes is a back in 1972 (the year I was government and the church” carries the melodies very well, is on the message of the mu- musician as well as a priest born, incidentally!). with its “abrasive, urban reality and does not rely on auto- sic, so maybe the album is best serving in the Parish of Larry Norman is a very of the gospel” (The New Music tune or other effects. He is a as it is. For those who know Salisbury and Havelock.

Episcopal Announcements

The Rev. Tom Stradwick has resigned as rector of the Parish of Sussex, effective March 14, 2021, to move Kirland Lake in the Diocese of Moosonee.

The Rev. Thomas Nisbett, incumbent in the Parish of Newcastle-Nelson-Hardwicke

Favourite book of the Bible - Gospel of Matthew Birthplace - North Village, Pembroke, Bermuda What you love most about God – God’s love for all that He has made Favourite place on Earth - St. David’s, Bermuda Farthest you’ve been from home - Europe and/or California Favourite meal or dessert - Roasted lamb; cream puffs Biggest fear – Irrelevance Hidden talent – Trumpet playing Favourite movie or book – Movie: The King & I; book: Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl Your hobbies – Wood working and being Colleen’s stable boy Three things always in your fridge – Ketchup, “fizzy” water, and extra-virgin olive oil Favourite sports team - Multiple teams, depends on the sport!

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The Arusha Call to Arusha Call # 7: We are called as disciples to belong together in just Discipleship and inclusive communities, in our quest for unity and on our ecumenical journey, in a world that is based Our deep, essential ties upon marginalization and exclusion. to God and to one another

The World Council of Churches’ inclusive communities. Here is Conference on World Mission where some hard work may be CAROLYN V ON UNSPLASH and Evangelism met in Arusha, required. Tanzania, in March 2018. From In our circles of encounter this meeting the more than we are tasked with reaching The text of the Arusha Call: 1,000 participants, who were out to, inviting in, and truly all regularly engaged in mission welcoming others. As disciples of Jesus Christ, both individually and collectively: and evangelism, issued the Aru- These others will inevitably • We are called by our baptism to transforming discipleship: a Christ-connected way sha Call to Discipleship. include people from the margins of life in a world where many face despair, rejection, loneliness, and worthlessness. At our own national church of society, people who may be • We are called to worship the one Triune God—the God of justice, love, and grace—at General Synod in 2019, resolu- very different from us in tem- a time when many worship the false god of the market system (Luke 16:13). tion A-129 was passed that we perament, thinking, outlook or • We are called to proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ—the fullness of life, the affirm the Arusha Call; encour- ability, and/or people who may repentance and forgiveness of sin, and the promise of eternal life—in word and deed, age bodies within the General just rub us the wrong way. in a violent world where many are sacrificed to the idols of death (Jeremiah 32:35) and Synod to integrate this call into But it is not enough simply where many have not yet heard the gospel. the guiding principles of baptis- to gather ourselves into diverse • We are called to joyfully engage in the ways of the Holy Spirit, who empowers people mal living for the shaping of na- groups of tolerant acceptance. from the margins with agency, in the search for justice and dignity (Acts 1:8; 4:31). tional ministries; and commend Our effort(s) to live justly and • We are called to discern the word of God in a world that communicates many contra- the Arusha Call to dioceses for inclusively — that is, rightly — dictory, false, and confusing messages. study and inclusion in their must flow from a life of deep • We are called to care for God’s creation, and to be in solidarity with nations severely considerations of evangelism, prayer. affected by climate change in the face of a ruthless human-centered exploitation of the witness and discipleship. Or, as Jasmine Chandra environment for consumerism and greed. For one year, Spiritual reminded us in another previ- • We are called as disciples to belong together in just and inclusive communities, in Development Team members ous article in this series: “It our quest for unity and on our ecumenical journey, in a world that is based upon mar- and others will offer reflections requires engagement with the ginalization and exclusion. in the New Brunswick Anglican Holy Spirit.” • We are called to be faithful witnesses of God’s transforming love in dialogue with on the 12 points within this call. This spiritual engage- people of other faiths in a world where the politicization of religious identities often This is Call # 7, written by Kurt ment will then show forth in causes conflict. Schmidt. mutually transforming and • We are called to be formed as servant leaders who demonstrate the way of Christ in a transformative relationships. It world that privileges power, wealth, and the culture of money (Luke 22:25-27). et’s take this seventh will manifest as mercy, forgive- • We are called to break down walls and seek justice with people who are dispossessed call and consider three ness, and even the exuberant, and displaced from their lands—including migrants, refugees and asylum seekers— special emphases in it, delighted celebration of the and to resist new frontiers and borders that separate and kill (Isaiah 58:6-8). Lin the reverse order of their diversity of beauty in God’s • We are called to follow the way of the cross, which challenges elitism, privilege, per- appearance: creatures. sonal and structural power (Luke 9:23). 1. We are called as disciples In other words, it will mean • We are called to live in the light of the resurrection, which offers hope-filled possi- to belong together in just and that we recognize, realize, and bilities for transformation. inclusive communities. Hap- actually live out what Gregory This is a call to transforming discipleship. This is not a call that we can answer in our pily for us, our vocation as Boyle calls our “radical kin- own strength, so the call becomes, in the end, a call to prayer: disciples requires that we work ship”— our deep, essential ties Loving God, we thank you for the gift of life in all its diversity and beauty. Lord Jesus Christ, with and alongside others. to God and to one another. crucified and risen, we praise you that you came to find the lost, to free the oppressed, to heal We are not in this disciple- And this brings us to the third the sick, and to convert the self-centred. Holy Spirit, we rejoice that you breathe in the life of ship game alone; it is a corpo- and final consideration: the world and are poured out into our hearts. As we live in the Spirit, may we also walk in the rate reality and responsibility. 3. We are called as disciples to Spirit. Grant us faith and courage to deny ourselves, take up our cross and follow Jesus: becom- Indeed, we are blessed to have belong together in just and in- ing pilgrims of justice and peace in our time. For the blessing of your people, the sustaining of (and require) company, liter- clusive communities. This em- the earth, and the glory of your name. Through Christ our Lord, Amen. ally those with whom we share phasis on belonging is perhaps bread as we journey together. the most important aspect of Here we might also call to the seventh Arusha call. mind the ubuntu theology For belonging is the pri- long for home). This is why the We belong to God, and lifelong work of our disciple- promoted by Desmond Tutu mary, fundamental piece. As ‘be-long’ is so important.” inescapably then — through the ship, as described so insight- — the recognition that our many recent Christian com- And what is the source of Great Commandment of love — fully and comprehensively in humanity is fully and properly mentators have pointed out, this belonging? The astonish- we also belong to one another. The Arusha Call. understood only in the context the sequence of Church priori- ing, mysterious gift of grace To our neighbours. Such is our So let us proceed — let us of our relationships with othe ties has appropriately shifted that is somehow ours through membership in the faithful com- undertake our vocation(s) as Or, as Shawn Branch (back) to belonging-believing- baptism — our reception pany of all believers, the Body of disciples — wholeheartedly, pointed out in a previous behaving. It all starts, and into the household of God in Christ, the Church. together, in safety, freedom, article in this series: “We do should start, with belonging. the name of the Trinity, that And as we all know, mem- and joy! this, together, because we were Moreover, as Billy Swan primordial, dynamic, model bership has its privileges — as Kurt Schmidt is part-time designed for community and tells us: “To be human is to community of Love. well as its responsibilities. Liv- Director of Christian Formation connectivity.” belong, for it ties together both It is the act and fact of our ing out our belonging — with- at Christ Church Cathedral, 2. We are called as disciples our existence (to be) and our being marked “as Christ’s own in and among inclusive, just and a member of L’Arche to belong together in just and longing (to long for God, to forever” that means we belong. communities — comprises the Fredericton.

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