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A SECTION OF THE ANGLICAN JOURNAL november 2011 SERVING THE Anglican family mourns Diocesan Treasurer Fred Scott by Ana Watts

Canon (Leeman Frank) Fred Scott , Treasurer of the Diocese of Fredericton Synod and Canon of Christ Church Cathedral, died suddenly on Friday afternoon, Sept. 30 in Fredericton. During his 27 year Synod Office career many New Brunswick Anglicans knew him through Diocesan Council and myriad other com- mittees, especially finance and investment. He was also friend to several generations of parish treasurers. He served four bish- ops — Archbishop , op Miller. “Earthly superlatives , Bishop pale when set against the essence and Archbishop of his true loyalty and devotion . It was Bishop to God and the Church. God saw Lemmon who made him an fit to enable Fred with the gift of Honorary Lay Canon of Christ generosity; we were privileged Fred Scott’s wife Nancy is secretary to the Fredericton Fire Chief and a friend to the entire Church Cathedral in January of to witness it every day in his department. Here some of the many fire fighters who attended the funeral at Christ Church 1996, an honour he shares with leadership. A true personal and past chancellors Ron Stevenson corporate servant has gone from Cathedral waited outside for their comrades to arrive so they could file in as a group. and Charles Ferris. However, the us. God was and is glorified in the the enormous gift he has been he spoke he did so with a depth by we will discover even more New Brunswick Anglicans who lives of the faithful. Well done to the diocese over his time of of knowledge and understanding ways he helped us all. It will knew him best were his close good and faithful servant.” service. The honour of lay canon about matters in and around the take a considerable amount of colleagues at the Synod Office. Archdeacon Geoffrey Hall, the bestowed on him only began to diocese and of the practicalities time for us to return to business “Words are limited when re- Bishop’s executive assistant and recognize his contribution to of our Christian Faith. I’ve al- as usual, if we ever do. He is ir- flecting on Fred’s relationship the Secretary of Synod, called God and his Church. Fred was ways maintained that Fred did replaceable.” with God, family, fellow workers Fred a dear friend, confidant and never anything but a stabilizing, the work of three or four normal See He accomplished on page 2 and the diocese,” says Archbish- brother in Christ. “I recognize common sense presence. When people. I’m certain as time goes Oasis: Refreshment for the Journey

Archbishop appoints By Bob Brittain Wesleyan churches were also represented. Mr. Buchanan The Rev. Mark Buchanan of has a strong ministry to na- Vancouver, Baptist pastor and tive people and addressed the acting treasurer, assistant author, was keynote speaker gathering on two evenings and at Oasis, the three-day annual at the closing Communion. He gathering of the Convention of talked about being still to avoid by Ana Watts Mr. McLeod, a vestry member Atlantic Baptist Churches, at conditions which can lead to an in the Parish of Renforth, is a Acadia University in August. It “unrested soul.” He also told On Oct. 12 the Rev. Canon Da- Certified Management Accoun- was my privilege to attend the us that through prayer God vid Kierstead and Mr. Norman tant who served several terms large meeting (920 registered restores our unrested souls, McLeod were appointed acting as a member and then chair of delegates) as the Anglican ob- and how Christians need to be treasurer and acting assistant the diocesan finance committee. server. Pentecostal, United and See Much like Synod on page 3 treasurer respectively, for the He has also chaired the diocesan Diocese of Fredericton. The investment committee. appointments are for an initial “Neither Norman McLeod period of 90 days. Archbishop nor I can step into Fred’s shoes,” Claude Miller made the appoint- said Canon Kierstead. “But we ments following a diocesan exec- both, with God’s grace, are using Back to Church Sunday utive committee meeting on Oct. the gifts he has given us to help Advent 1, Nov. 27 7 in order to fill the treasurer’s keep the diocese functioning position vacated with the sud- financially for the short term. den death of Canon Fred Scott We need the prayers and help of on Sept. 30. everyone in the diocese to do this “It is our hope that these The Rev. Canon David Keirstead until permanent appointments appointments will begin to ad- can be made.” dress our short-term financial as treasurer of many diocesan Archbishop Miller also asks administration needs and allow organizations and spent several for the continued prayers and us time to plan a way forward,” terms on the finance and prop- patience of the diocese as it said Archbishop Miller. “I have erty committees. He currently comes to grips with the chal- complete confidence in these volunteers as treasurer of the lenges before it, especially as it individuals and am most grateful Parish of Victoria in Saint John approached synod. they are willing to serve.” West where he served as rector During his 35 years in parish for 14 years until his retirement ministry Canon Kierstead served in 2010. 2 / The New Brunswick Anglican november 2011

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Continued from page 1 humour. He made it a pleasure to The Bishop’s Secretary Phyl- come here and work. I can’t say lis Cathcart worked with Fred enough about him, and I feel lost longer than anyone. “We had without him.” lunch together for more than 23 Diocesan Canon for Youth and years and shared stories about Youth Action Director George our families. His family was Porter appreciated Fred’s quiet always precious to him, and ways and sharp wit. “Fred was mention of his grandaughters an amazing person who lead Rose and Laura made his eyes without presumption, most of light up. He always had time to the time quietly and behind listen, whether I talked about the scenes. Unless one was re- work or my personal life. I never ally observing, one would miss once heard him raise his voice or most of his service/ministry. His get irritated, even when it was sense of humour and the love we warranted. shared for classic cartoons often “He was also incredibly will- lightened my days. He was an ing to do whatever he could — ongoing support and encourage- first in the office every morning ment to me both personally and he turned up the heat in winter, in my role with youth ministry in turned on the air conditioners the diocese. Fred cared on many (which he also installed) in the levels.” summer. He took out the gar- Camp Medley director Liz Family, friends and colleagues from near and far attended Fred Scott’s funeral at Christ bage, shoveled and salted the Harding acknowledged Fred was steps and walkways, even took an incredible support to her and Church Cathedral. Diocesan clergy were especially well represented, as were parish treasurers. care of the spiders, bats and encouraged her and her staff in birds who found their way into camp ministry. “He understood parishes. Fred was straight as an them! Whenever I asked him Officer for the diocese and editor the building. that Camp Medley, the Christian arrow, never given to spin — the about something that he couldn’t of the New Brunswick Anglican “When someone in the office camp experience, was changing essence of integrity. He carried remember ‘off the top of his — retired he wrote hilarious poems kids lives.” His family’s decision an incredible workload, was head’ he would say ‘My memory As a colleague of Fred’s I want about them, I was looking for- to include Camp Medley as an extremely competent, and was a has gone wherever my hair went.’ to add just some brief comments ward to hearing what he would option for memorial donations truly dedicated Christian. Fred’s “Not too long ago we were of my own. His wit was razor write about me and now I will underscores that commitment passing means a great hole in talking about something and sharp, he smiled most of the time, never know. The diocese has lost Fred had great respect and the Diocesan Anglican Family. I mentioned I was 72. He said knew the lyrics of every rock a rare gem, and I have lost a very admiration for Gerald (Gerry) I’ll miss him, and the Anglican ‘Well, I hope I’m like you when I and roll song from 1960s and 70s dear friend.” McConaghy, current chair of the family will miss him terribly.” get to 72.’ I am so sorry he won’t and loved to go to a good concert Diocesan Administrative Of- Diocesan Finance Committee. Although not a New Bruns- do that now. at Magnetic Hill. But his most ficer Maureen Vail is the new kid The feeling was mutual. “It was wick Anglican, Diocesan Insur- “I feel lost just knowing he is amazing talent was the ability to on the Synod Office block — she a privilege and honour to work ance Advisor Jarvis De Condé no longer in his office doing the zero-in on the nub of a Scripture was appointed in 2006 — but it with Fred,” said Gerry. “He was of Halifax also worked closely work he did so well. From whom passage and define it in ways is she who worked most closely never out of sorts, and while he with Fred. “I enjoyed him im- do I take my guidance? Who do none of us had ever considered with Fred. “I thanked God every probably had much to be frus- mensely, his guidance, help and I call when I have a problem? I before, not even the PhDs around morning when I came to work be- trated about he was always in understanding were invaluable, depended on him so much.” the table! I think the only thing cause Fred was such a blessing, good humour. He cared deeply but it is his e-mails I will never So did we all. in life he did better than that was a wonderful person to work with about each and every parish and forget. He had an incredible cherish his family, especially his and one of the finest people I the work of the diocese. He had sense of humour and he regaled Ana Watts is Communications precious granddaughters. have ever met. He was kind, help- many talents and gave gener- me with so many fine ones over ful and had a wonderful sense of ously of them to the diocese and the years that I actually kept New edition of gift guide includes Foundation and PWRDF

The Resources for Mission year’s gift guide to truly respond of Gifts for Mission: giftsformis- send to their loved ones. For more Manager, Annual Giving department of the Anglican to their suggestions.” Many sion.anglican.ca. People can information about Gifts for Mis- Resources for Church of Canada has developed donors asked for the inclusion purchase their gifts online, send sion or to order copies for your Mission Department a the second installation of its of more child-friendly items, e-cards, print PDF cards or, for group or parish, you can contact: Toll-Free: 1-866-924-9192 x 326 gift guide, Gifts for Mission. The Hauser said. “You would be sur- a more personal touch, request Michelle Hauser [email protected] gift guide was launched in 2010 prised by all the grandparents actual cards they can sign and as Acts of Faith and brings to- who are looking for new ways gether all of the ministries of the to give to their grandchildren at Anglican Church of Canada and Christmas.” as well as its partners the Angli- Hauser also reported that can Foundation of Canada and many donors who had tradition- the Primate’s World Relief and ally given gifts through World Vi- Development Fund (PWRDF). sion’s gift guide made the switch www.anglican.nb.ca “We felt the change in title to to Gifts for Mission as a way Official Publication of the Diocese of Fredericton Gifts for Mission was essential” of supporting world relief and A SECTION OF THE ANGLICAN JOURNAL said Vianney (Sam) Carrière, development through PWRDF, director of Resources for Mis- whose presence in this second the Rt. Rev. Claude Miller Bishop and Publisher sion and Communications and edition has been substantially Information Resources for the enhanced. Ana Watts Editor Anglican Church of Canada. “It Gifts for Mission was inserted reflects the shift towards mis- into the September issue of the Deadline Published 10 times per year. Price of subscription $10.00 sion that we are detecting and Anglican Journal and print encouraging across the whole copies can be ordered free of for copy and photo Please send news and photo submissions to church. We are guided by the charge online at giftsformission. submissions to the New Ana Watts, 773 Glengarry Place, Fredericton, NB E3B 5Z8 Marks of Mission and by the anglican.ca. “Last year we had Brunswick Phone: 506-459-5358; E-mail: [email protected] knowledge that everything we do a number of parishes order the is and must be in loving service guide to distribute to their pa- Anglican is the first Please send subscription renewals and changes of address to: of God’s mission.” rishioners and we hope to grow working day of the The New Brunswick Anglican Michelle Hauser, manager of that support base this year,” said month previous to pub- c/o Anglican Journal Circulation Dept., 80 Hayden St, Toronto, annual giving who oversees the Hauser. In addition to the print ON M4Y 3G2 gift guide for the national office, guide, donors and supporters are lication. said “We received a lot of excel- also invited to visit—and share Printed & mailed by Signal Star Publishing lent feedback from our donors with their friends and family— A division of Bowes Publishers Ltd. , Goderich, Ontario last Christmas and wanted this an interactive, online version november 2011 The New Brunswick Anglican / 3

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st As you read this, our 131 ses- A few weeks ago, in the If the adversaries and detrac- sion of Diocesan Synod is past. November 15-16 Gospel of Matthew, we recalled tors in our day could see His Provincial Executive, Montreal Since our 2009 Synod we have the encounter of Jesus with the Body, the Church, as amaz- invested a great deal of time, Pharisees and the Herodians ing, I suspect then our efforts November 20-24 talent and treasure in a process as they sought to entrap Jesus. in mission would be “being” House of , Toronto of discernment as to how we Jesus quickly understood their the Church as God intended. might address the issues facing November 27 question as a trick. They hoped We would be a community of Back to Church Sunday the Church of the present and to “catch him up.” We know the witness that truly loves God Christ Church Cathedral future. What might a church of question and we know Jesus’ and we would truly love one the future look like if we took December 17 answer. Question: Is it lawful another. How amazing would Parish of Saint John the mandate for renewal seri- to pay taxes to Caesar? Jesus’ that be?” ously? Would we have a changed answer: Render unto Caesar reality that more reflects the love the things that are Caesars and Sincerely in the love of Christ, of God in a broken world? The unto God the things that are following short excerpt from my God’s.” This provocative verse Condolences Charge to Synod might speak to of scripture is almost as popu- • Condolences to the family of a renewed countenance. lar as John 3.16. the Rev. Mary Anne Lang- As profound as Jesus’ re- maid (Parish of St. George) ur part in God’s renew- sponse is “Render unto Caesar on the death of her father, al efforts, the fruit of the things that are Caesars and Gerald (Jerry) Langmaid of our work, hopefully, is unto God the things that are Keswick. Oevident in our deliber- response, as we understand God’s,” the verse that follows ations. Deliberations, we hope, God’s Mission at this point in it should give cause and ben- • Condolences to the family will reveal that we have/and are time. While it records a great efit our reflection. “When [the of Diocesan Treasurer Canon responding to God’s Mission deal of effort, it is impossible to Pharisees and Herodians] heard Fred Scott — his wife Nancy, that is ever growing in our com- record the full account of God’s this, they were amazed; and sons Mark and Matthew and munities and beyond. love and mobilizing grace as they left him and went away.” granddaughters Rose and Our Synod Journal is a log witnessed in the fellowship and “They were amazed …” Archbishop Claude Miller is Laura. He will also be deeply of our activities since we last pastoral care in our parishes Jesus left the Pharisees and Metropolitain of the Province missed by his colleagues at met. It is a comprehensive and communities on a daily Herodians speechless... there of Canada and Bishop of the the Synod Office. report detailing our collective basis. were amazed. Diocese of Fredericton. Celebrating full communion and a meaningful conversation Much like synod Continued from page 1 In celebration of this year’s 10th We: more importantly, to listen. anniversary of full communion • Are both catholic and apos- And let us pray that we meet “subversives” in this secular so- between the Anglican Church tolic churches; the days ahead with an open- ciety as Jesus was in his society. of Canada and the Evangelical • Preach the Gospel in its purity ness that instills in us a lively He was an effective speaker and Lutheran Church in Canada, a and the sacraments are ad- expectation that the conversa- teacher, a wonderful resource for service of Holy Eucharist was ministered according to that tion will be an encounter with such a gathering. held at St. Phillip’s Church in Gospel; God, that it will change and With reports, elections, reso- Moncton in mid-October. In at- • Confess a similar apostolic transform us in such a way that lutions, debates, budgets ‑ Oasis tendance were several members faith; we are never truly the same is much like our synod. This of the ELCC, including Bishop • Recognize episcopacy (bish- again. Let us give thanks that “family business” occupied two Michael Pryse, Lutheran Bishop improve upon in my experience. ops) as the personal, communal there is indeed, where God is mornings of the event. Their is- of the Eastern Synod. I was Lutherans value and practice and collegial way of oversight involved, no such thing as “just sues are the same as the ones we pleased to represent our bishop excellent scholarship in many and the sign that is of a church a conversation.” face; finances, dwindling atten- and to preach. Following are areas of church life. at unity with itself; dance and appealing to youth. xcerpts from that sermon. As churches, our roots are • Recognize the catholic (uni- Resources: The remainder of the time was similar. The Waterloo Dec- versal) authenticity of our • The Waterloo Declaration taken up with morning devo- he relationship we laration tells us “We share a ordered ministries. (ACC and ELCC Full Commu- tional speakers, evening keynote share with our Evan- common heritage.” Because nion) http://www.anglican.ca/ addresses, a series of afternoon gelical Lutheran of this understanding we are Why is this important? faith/eir/waterloo/ seminars on topics like congre- brothers and sisters able to share with one another • The Evangelical Lutheran gational leadership, music and T Church of Canada http://www. in Christ is the result of a completely in the sacraments, ecause Jesus prayed that youth programs. A strong praise lengthy, intentional and au- in the ministry, and in count- the Church – his Body elcic.ca/ component, complete with a thentic conversation between less other ways as brother and Bon earth – would be one • Eastern Synod http://www. professional band, preceded the our respective denominations. sister Christians sharing as (John 17). But the Church is easternsynod.org/ morning and evening events. A Real conversation has certain close branches in the Body of fragmented. Its branches have concert by Christian rock singer requirements. Among other Christ. disagreed and experienced Jacob Moon, and two powerful things it requires a speaker and We have determined that division, all for good human dramatic presentations of scrip- a listener as well as openness there are more things about us reasons. This small step that Let us pray that we meet ture (the parable of the prodigal on the part of those involved that are the same than there brought two branches of the days ahead with an son and the story of David) by — the kind of openness that are things that are different. Christ’s Church together — actor Jason Hildebrand added an may lead to change. When we The opportunities for shar- two denominations remaining openness that instills in us artistic element to the meeting. are engaged in real conversa- ing with one another and for autonomous but, at the same a lively expectation that For me, Oasis was a combi- tion there is a high probability growth as a result of that shar- time, sharing fully what can be the conversation will be an nation of a Synod, a Christian that we will be transformed by ing and fellowship have been shared — is a very significant Ashram, and perhaps one of the the conversation. In the words real, substantial and significant one in the history of the Chris- encounter with God — that layreaders’ conferences from the of one conversational expert thus far. It is impossible for us tian Church. It shines a light it will change and transform past. The hospitality was wonder- — “A real conversation must to know how this relationship and points a way for us both in ful and I was made to feel wel- be an unrehearsed intellectual will develop and change us in unique and yet still unknown us in such a way that we are come and included. The teaching adventure.” the future because as in any ways. That, I think, is what we never truly the same again. emphasized what we have in I have an enormous respect real conversation, there is that celebrate this year. common, a love for Jesus. A high for the Evangelical Lutheran unknown mysterious element What we celebrate as we Let us give thanks that point for me was the closing Com- Church because it has set, that is totally unpredictable recognize this milestone in full there is indeed, where God munion service. It began with a and is able to maintain, very and unscripted. That, I think, is communion is the result of a reverent version of “Holy Holy high standards in many areas what we celebrate this year. conversation. The conversation is involved, no such thing as Holy “ (#1 in Common Praise). I of faith and work: preaching, we have with one another has “just a conversation.” felt like I was at home. education and communication hen our two churches characteristics similar to the I am grateful for the oppor- among them. Lutheran publica- look at one another, conversation with God to which tunity to attend this event, and tions, educational materials, Wwe are faithfully and all Christians are called. The Ven. Geoffrey Hall is thankful for the hospitality ex- preaching and study resources, certainly able to say that we see Let us pray that we will Executive Assistant to the tended by my Baptist brothers as well as musical resources in the other what is essential remember that if the conversa- Bishop of Fredericton, and sisters. are always of a high standard to Christian faith, as we have tion is authentic it requires Secretary of the Synod and Bob Brittain is Diocesan and quality, very difficult to historically understood it. us to not only talk, but maybe Diocesan Archdeacon. Ecumenical Officer 4 / The New Brunswick Anglican november 2011

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Carol Anningson, Parish of Carleton Communicatiaons Officer. The Rev. Rob Salloum (right), assistant priest in the Parishes of Carleton and Victoria on Saint John’s west side, addressed mem- bers of the Lancaster Deanery ACW at their annual meeting in late September. He also installed a new executive including Donna Middleton (left), president, and Deanna Wong, both of the Parish In March of this year Heather Miller, left, and the Rev. Canon George Porter led a group of young of the Nerepis and Saint John. Secretary/treasurer of the group women on a mission to our Companion Diocese of Ho in Ghana, Africa. During the visit some of Joan Bursey was unable to attend the meeting. The Rev. Canon the women of the diocese made popular modern African clothing for all of them. Ms. Miller wore Howard Anningson, rector in the parishes, presided at the morn- her dress when she spent Quiet Day at Camp Medley with ACW members from across the diocese in ing Eucharist. September. See story below on the right.

You are cordially invited to attend the monthly Quiet Day Eucharist of Integrity Fredericton the third Sunday of each month participants at 874 York Street St. Margaret’s ACW (the Unitarian Fellowship) enjoy trip to CHRISTMAS BAZAAR beginning at 4 p.m. AND LUNCHEON A social time follows the service. 775 Forest Hill Road Diocese of Ho Fredericton By Glenna Geer 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3 Victorian Tea ACW members from across the Tickets at the door diocese spent their Quiet Day on $6 adults, Sept. 7 at Camp Medley and with and House Heather Miller of Hampton who $4 children 12 and younger led a delegation of young women Tours to our Companion Diocese of 6-8 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 11 Ho last March. Her talk, slide Step back in time in the Village of Stanley presentation, posters, photos and souvenirs of the trip told an Tour two historic homes impressive story of mission and And the 132 year old St. Thomas Church learning. We were impressed All decorated in holiday splendour with all the work they did and the Reception and silent auction follows supplies they took for the school Tickets $10, call the rectory children there. Heather also 367-2013 or 367-2887 wore the beautiful dress made Advent Talks Proceeds to Stanley ACW. for her by some of the women with Bishop Bill Hockin in Ho. They made dresses for all and Dr. Barry Craig the women in the delegation as well as for the Rev. Canon George Porter who accompanied them Finding the on the trip. Our Diocesan ACW president Florence Joy Clement thanked Missing Heather and presented her with a gift. The 53 ladies who registered Pieces for our Quiet Day at Camp Med- ley enjoyed the beautiful weather for a Much Merrier Christmas of the day, so different from last year’s weather for the same Mondays, November 21 – December 12, 2011 - 12:15 p.m. event. Muffins, tea and coffee Crowne Plaza Hotel, Queen Street, Fredericton accompanied registration begin- ning at 9 a. m. At 10 o’clock the Monday, November 21 Ven. Geoffrey Hall officiated at Finding Authentic Happiness Holy Communion with the of- fering given to the Camp Medley Features: Monday, November 28 Scholarship Fund. Finding A Healing Forgiveness 108 pages 8 ½” by 11” At noon, we enjoyed a cold 180 churches: 2 colour photos each – 1 exterior and 1 smaller interior potluck lunch. ACW members Monday, December 5 35 rare archival photos of former churches from Oromocto looked after Finding A New Joy In Giving 2 pages of interesting furnishings etc. kitchen duties and put the food Foreword by Archbishop Miller on the serving table. We used Monday, December 12 Index to all church photos paper plates and plastic cutlery Finding A Love That Goes The Distance Printed by Taylor Printing, Fredericton. so there were no dishes to wash. $25.00 We also paused during the day to Contacts: sing some praise music. All Welcome Frank Morehouse at 506-459-3637 or [email protected] Quiet Day 2011 was a great day Twila Buttimer at 506-453-4306 or [email protected] enjoyed by all. Next year’s Quiet Anglican House at 506-693-2295 or [email protected] Day is scheduled for Sept. 5. or

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About 50 parish nurses from across Canada and the US (some of them seen above) gathered recently at Crandall University in Moncton for the annual meeting the Canadian Association for Parish Nursing Ministry (CAPNM). It focused on the theme of The Power of Caring During Shifting Tides. Dr. Deborah Patter- son, executive director of the International Parish Nurse Resource Center based in St. Louis, Missouri, explored and expanded the theme in her keynote address and New Brunswick Lieutenant Gov- ernor Grayson Nicholas shared his own moving spiritual journey as the banquet speaker. Worship services, breakout sessions, music, entertainment, sharing and fun rounded out the days. There are more than 17,000 parish nurses — registered nurses with special- The Rev. Wendy Amos-Binks (third from right) was installed as priest and rector of the Parish of ized knowledge called to ministry and affirmed by a faith commu- Stanley at an evening service that was well attended by her clergy colleagues. From left to right they nity to promote health, healing and wholeness — world-wide (10 are in front, the Rev. Deacon Joyce Perry, the Rev. Deacon Debbie Edmondson, Archdeacon Patri- in New Brunswick) representing several denominations. Three of cia Drummond, Ms. Amos-Binks, the Rev. Canon Neville Cheeseman, and the Rev’d Canon Bruce New Brunswick nurses are Anglican and their ministries meet the McKenna. In back are the Rev. Canon Walter Williams, and the Rev. Canon John Cathcart. needs of their individual congregations. Parish nurses Isabel Cutler of Christ Church Cathedral and Nancy Wiggins of St. Margaret’s Parish in Fredericton, made a presentation to the Diocesan Synod in October. For more information on this ministry go to www. Tons of talent in the Parish of Sussex — capnm.ca. Celebrating the congregation’s creativity GOD: The RumouRs PeRsisT!! Advent Quiet Day at Trinity, Saint John Writer Julie Ackerman Link in a paraphrase of Psalm 131. vs 2, says, “We need to find a place to quiet our souls, a place where God has our full attention.” She notes that this is be- coming increasingly difficult in our busy world, and as we all know, this is especially so as we approach the frantic Christ- mas season. Trinity Church, 115 Charlotte Street in Saint John, is offer- Signs of Faith in a Sceptical World ing a Quiet Day on Saturday, Nov. 26 in an attempt to provide a place of quiet and sanctuary on the day prior to the begin- ning of Advent. Led by storyteller David Goss, musician Jim Bishop Bill Hockin McKenna and the rector, the Rev. Dr. Ranall Ingalls, the day will explore the possibility of having a daily quiet time set aside for the Lord through the advent period by using litera- Q ture, music and prayer that has been formulated over the Study Guide by Dr. Alan Sears centuries with this purpose in mind. The day will begin at 8:30 a.m. and end at 3 o’clock with tra- ditional Morning and Evening Prayer services of the church. Bishop Bill Hockin says his new book, God: The Rumours Persist, In between, there will be readings, reflections, and musical was written for believers and seekers who are asking the big ques- selections as well as advice on where to find other relevant tions of faith — Is there really a God? Does this God care for me? material that will allow the quiet, reflection and prayer to Can I trust him? Is there life after death? It includes study guides continue despite the commitments that the commercializa- and Bible studies designed for personal and group opportunities. tion of Christmas casts upon each one of us. “It is my hope that these chapters will speak to readers’ minds and The day is open to all. There is no fee. Bring a sandwich. hearts and bring a fresh experience of the God we meet in Jesus Coffee, tea and cold drinks as well as some sweets will be Christ,” says Bishop Hockin. The content of the book is based on provided to complement what you bring. For a full program addresses given in Fredericton in the Advent and Lenten seasons outline, and details on what you can bring to share if you like, between 2008 and 2011 sponsored by the Fredericton Christian please contact David Goss at [email protected] or (506) Forum. It is available at Westminster Books and The Lighthouse 672- 8601, or the church office at (506) 658 -2883. stores in Fredericton, as well as Anglican House, Saint John. Please pre-register so sufficient materials are prepared. 6 / The New Brunswick Anglican november 2011

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List of Rectors and Missionaries from Bishop Medley’s Episcopal Register – Page 1 Andover 1st Missionary Rev. John S. Thomson c h u r c h e s s u p p o r t c o m m u n i t y e f f o r t s 1846 – 1849 2nd Missionary Rev. John McGivern 1849 – 1859 3rd Missionary Rev. Simeon J. Hanford 1859 – 1870 4th Missionary Rev. William A. Street 1870 – 5th Missionary Rev. Leopold A. Hoyt Bathurst Rev. C. Somerville Rev. W. F. Russell Rev. N. Disbrow Missionary Rev. C. F. Street 1864 – 1874 Missionary Rev. W. LeB. McKiel 1875 – Cambridge 1821 – 1823 1st Rector Rev. Henry Haydon 2nd Rector Rev. Abraham Wood 1863 – 3rd Missionary Rev. Benjamin Shaw Canterbury 1851 – 1st Missionary Rev. Thomas Hartin Chatham 1822 – 1869 1st Rector Rev. Samuel Bacon 1869 – 1873 2nd Rector Rev. William S. Neales 1873 – 3rd Rector Rev. D. Forsyth Campobello 1842 – 1844 Rev. Thomas McGhee 1851 – 1851 Rev. Richard Ketchum 1853 – 1854 Rev. Richard Simonds 1855 – 1873 Rev. John S. Williams 1874 – Rev. Charles M. Sills 1876 – Rev. Fred B. Crozier Douglas 1st Missionary Rev. Charles Somerville 2nd Missionary Rev. Campbell Died 1848 1st Rector Rev. John Dunn 1848 – 1849 1st Resident Missionary Rev. G. Thomas Carey 1849 – 1956 2nd Rector Rev. Alexander V. Stuart 1856 – 1860 2nd Resident Missionary Rev. G. Goodridge Roberts 1860 – 1861 3rd Resident Missionary Rev. Charles Medley 1861 – 1871 4th Resident Missionary Rev. Theodore E. Dowling 1871 – 1874 5th Resident Missionary Rev. James H. Saturley 1874 - 6th Resident Missionary Rev. W. LeB. McKiel Lynn Browne Fredericton 1783 – 1795 1st Rector Rev. Samuel Cooke 1795 – 1814 2nd Rector Rev. George Pidgeon The people of three Kennebecasis Valley churches worked with Kennebecasis Valley Com- 1814 – 1817 3rd Rector Rev. George J. Mountain munity Caring for Children (KV3C) to host a fundraising lasagna dinner and auction this th 1817 – 1823 4 Rector Rev. James Milne fall at St. Augustine’s Church in Quispamsis. They raised an amazing $4,464 to support the 1823 – 1828 5th Rector Rev. George Best 1828 – 1859 6th Rector Rev. George Coster work of KV3C with families and children under five years old. It was a great time for a great 1859 – 1873 7th Rector Rev. Charles Lee cause. Participating in the cheque presentation ceremony at Holy Trinity Church in Ham- 1873 – 8th Rector Rev. G. G. Roberts mond River are, left to right, Cleo Cyr, Holy Trinity; Donna Dobbin, St. Luke’s, Gondola Point; the Rev. Chris Hayes, St. Augustine’s; the Rev. George Eves, St. Luke’s; Anna Tilley, KV3C; Gail Brown, St. Augustine’s and the Rev. Canon Wally Corey, Holy Trinity.

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Lucy Spacek, con- cerned with the lack of fresh produce at the Just Friends Food Bank in Stanley, ap- proached the people of the Parish of Stan- ley about planting a garden. Lucy took charge of the project — helped with the planting and then as- signed responsibility for weeding to parishioners. On the left she shows her joy with some of the harvest distributed in the food bank boxes.

The Rev. Charles Lee The Rev. Theodore The Rev. Charles Dowling Parke Bliss

Archives Corner is prepared by Twila Buttimer ([email protected] or 506-453-4306) and Frank Morehouse ([email protected] or 506-459-3637). They welcome your comments or questions. november 2011 The New Brunswick Anglican / 7

Keeping time with makes grey areas the Paschal Candle glamorous with reader asked: “When ello Hurricane was an do we change the that covered date on the Paschal new ground for the candle and when ex- Hband Switchfoot. A With a new recorad label and actly should it be lit?” I offer a bit of background before I get a new recording studio the to the specific answers. result was a powerful album The Paschal candle (some- somewhat dark in its thematic times called the Baptismal material. A theological mind might have wondered where of not finding your niche. “I am candle) is lit at Easter — from from New Year’s Day until Ash things were going. This one the sea on a moonless night / the new fire at the Satur- Wednesday with the previous did. The answers were re- Calling, falling, slipping tides day evening Easter vigil for year’s date on it — a legacy of vealed in the Vice Verses. …” On the other hand there is churches that have that ser- the change from the Julian to This album is powerful — “Where I Belong” that seems to vice. At that time the celebrant the Gregorian calendar. energy infused into sound. As say the exact opposite. Jon and may also mark the candle with At the time of the early the name suggests, it doesn’t the band have clearly found the sign of the cross, the Greek Church the Julian calendar was seek to provide definitive an- their place, their calling, their letters Alpha and Omega and in use in Christendom. New swers, but rather to find grace station between these and other the year, and may also insert in Year’s Day was celebrated on and contentment in the in- polarizing aspects of life in this the cross five grains of incense March 25th, the supposed date betweens — the either-ors, the world. representing Christ’s wounds. of the Annunciation when the both-ands. It’s part revolution, Musically, this album is very In other churches there is a Angel Gabriel told Mary of the part humility, part celebration, strong. Switchfoot is known for played around with it to see simple blessing instead. coming birth of the Baby Jesus. part questioning. The lyrics its hard edge — blazing, tight what might happen and only During the Easter vigil In 1752 the Gregorian Calendar can and do grab you, keep you guitar rifts playing off rising then did they call it “done.” the candle is carried into the was adopted in England and thinking for a while — and the vocal lines. On Vice Verses, Purchasing the new deluxe church by a deacon, if there is has remained our calendar ever music is incredible! drums and melodic bass lines album on iTunes will also give on, who proclaims it to be “the since. This returned New Year’s The title track for this find musical space too, provid- you the entire Hello Hurricane light of Christ.’” The candle is Day to January 1. When New album was actually recorded ing the listener with even more Live album — two for one! lit thereafter at every service Year’s Day was at the end of during the production of Hello to hear on each track. You’ll Having both will help you to until Pentecost, even when the March it coincided much better Hurricane. But in the end it hear Switchfoot’s signature not only see how these two al- other candles are not lit. with the timing of Easter and didn’t fit into what that album hard rock along with a bit of bums are mated, but to follow In the Easter vigil service the candle showed the “wrong” became so it was shelved and a rap, as Jon raps his lyrics on the progression of the musi- the large size of the candle year for only a very short time. then reworded several times to “Selling the News.” You’ll hear cians and their work, as these refers to the pillar of fire that These days the wrong date become what it is now. shades of U2 on tracks like songs grew from the original led the Israelites through the would likely only be noticed It, and this whole album, is “Souvenirs.” recording. desert during their journey should there be a baptism or a study in polarity according There is a lot to hear, and from slavery in Egypt to new funeral between New Year to lead singer . he members of this band a lot to think over in Switch- life in the Promised Land. and Easter Eve. But if anyone “We wanted to write about the obviously feel more foot’s music. If you’re a fan After Pentecost the candle remarks on it you now have the polarity of what it means to comfortable in their new you’ll love this record. If you is only lit at Baptisms, the re- answer! Thank you Archdeacon T be human, the lights and the recording space, for these songs like guitar rock with some newal of Baptismal vows and Richard McConnell for pointing darks …” That is most evident seem somehow more fully intelligence to it you’ll come to at burials. It is often removed me to this fact. from the sanctuary for the Ash in the lyrics, and in the styles expressed, better worked out, like Switchfoot a lot. I did! that are present from song to than their past efforts. Wednesday service and re- The Ven. Patricia Drummond song. “Restless” speaks, as you It is as if they were not con- The Rev. Chris Hayes is a mains out of the church until is Archdeacon of Fredericton might guess, of being un- tent to simply write the song, musician and rector of the the Easter vigil. and welcomes your questions at settled, of seeking something, but they put some music to it, Parish of Quispamsis. This schedule, however, [email protected] puts the candle in the church

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November - (Province III, USA) The Rt. Rev. ¶ 23: Parish of St. Stephen, the tired bishops, and their families. Anglican Church of Canada. ¶ 14: Parish of St. James, Monc- Shannon Sherwood Johnston, Rev. William Morton. The Rev. ¶ 28: Parish of Stanley, the Rev. Diocese of Ho, Cathedral Dean- ton, the Rev. Rod Black, the Rev. Suffragan Bishop of Virginia, the Donald Routledge (on leave). Dio- Wendy Amos Binks. The Rev. Can- ery, the Very Rev. Simon K Abler, Douglas Painter. The Rev. Dr. Rt. Rev. David Colin Jones, West cese of Ho, Mr.Daniel K. Atikor, on John Sharpe (retired). Diocese Dean of Ho, the Rt. Rev. Matthias George Porter, director of youth Virginia, the Rt. Rev. Willam parochial catechist. of Ho, Rev. Prosper Francis Kwame Meduadues-Badohu. Diocese of ministry, Chaplain UNB. Diocese Mitchie Klusmeyer. Archbishop ¶ 24: Parish of Salisbury & Have- Deh Priest-in-charge, Agbozume. Yukon, the Rev. Deacon Sarah of Ho, Sister Joyce Agbefu, dioc- Fred Hiltz, Primate Anglican lock, the Rev. Dick Black. Diocese ¶ 29: Parish of Sussex, the Ven. Usher, diocesan administrative esan catechist. Church of Canada. Diocese of of Ho, the Rev. Kwasi Oteng David Barrett. Diocese of Ho, officer, members of the Diocesan ¶ 15: Parish of Saint John, the Ho, Agbozune Deanery, the Rev. Boampong, Bishop’s chaplain. Rev. Joseph Kingsley Bentum, Executive Committee, the Rt. Rev. Dr. Ranall Ingalls, the Rev. Canon George D. Asiamah, Ru- ¶ 25: Parish of Shediac, the Ven. rural dean and priest-in-charge, Rev. Larry Robertson, & family. Patricia Craig, honorary as- ral Dean, the Rt. Rev. Matthias Richard McConnell, the Rev. Kpando. Claude, our Archbishop, Wil- sistant. Diocese of Ho, Brother Meduadues-Badohu. Diocese of Cathy Laskey, associate priest ¶ 30: Parish of the Tobique, the liam, George and Harold, retired Felix Atta Boakye (in training), Yukon, Dawson City - St. Paul’s, and family life coordinator. Rev. Amanda Longmoore, priest- bishops, and their families. diocesan catechist. Moosehide - St. Barnabas, the Thomas Nisbett, postulant. Dio- in-charge. Synod office staff. ¶ 5: Parish of Waterford & St. ¶ 16; Parish of St. Margaret’s, the Klondike Creeks, the Dempster cese of Ho, People of St. George’s Diocese of Ho, Rev. Joseph Wilson Mark, the Rev. Allen Tapley, the Rev. Canon Jon Lownds, the Rev. Highway, the Rev. Deacon Percy Cathedral. Kwame Hayibor, assistant curate. Rev. Brenda McKnight honorary John Harvey, honorary assistant. Henry, the Ven. Ken Snider, ¶ 26: Parish of Simonds, the Rev. December assistant. The Rev. Capt Charles Diocese of Ho, Mr. William Ag- honorary assistant, and Aldene Terence Chandra, priest-in- ¶ 1: Parish of Upham, open in- Smart (retired). Diocese of Ho, balenyo, parochial catechist. Snider, Mabel Henry, Shirley charge. Diocese of Ho, the Very cumbency. Diocese of Ho, the Brother Clemence Ahun, dioc- ¶ 17: Parish of St. Mark (Stone) Pennell, and Betty Davidso, Rev. Simon Kofi Ablorh, priest- Rev. Redeemer Ametefe Semevor, esan catechist. Church, open incumbency. Dio- licensed lay ministers, the Rt. in-charge, St. Anthony’s, Penyi. assistant curate, Worawora. ¶ 6: Parish of Westmorland, the cese of Ho, Mr.Hope Fiebor, Rev. Larry Robertson & family. ¶ 27: Pray for Diocese of Wel- ¶ 2: Parish of Upper Kennebecasis Rev. Canon Kevin Stockall, priest- parochial catechist. Claude, our Archbishop, Wil- lington - (New Zealand) The Rt. & Johnston, the Rev. Wally Col- in-charge. Diocese of Ho, Sister ¶ 18: Parish of St. Martin’s & liam, George and Harold, retired Rev. Dr Thomas John Brown. lett, interim priest-in-charge. Dio- Joyce Agbefu, diocesan catechist. Black River, open incumbency. bishops, and their families. Archbishop Fred Hiltz, Primate, cese of Ho, Worawora Deanery. ¶ 7: Parish of Wicklow, Wilmott, Kevin McAllister postulant. Dio- ¶ 21: Parish of St. Peter’s, the Rev. Anglican Church of Canada. Dio- ¶ 3: Parish of Victoria, the Rev. Peel & Aberdeen, open incum- cese of Ho, Mr. Joseph Dzanka, Dr. Ross Hebb. The Rev. Ronald cese of Ho, Worawora Deanery, Canon Howard Anningson, the bency. The Rev. Canon Dr. R.B. parochial catechist. Rippin (retired). Diocese of Ho, the Rt. Rev. Matthias Meduadues- Rev. Rob Salloum, associate Smith (retired). Diocese of Ho, ¶ 19: Parish of St. Mary’s (York), Mr.Aloysius Genya, parochial Badohu. Diocese of Yukon, Old priest. Diocese of Ho, Justice Brother Felix Atta Boakye (in the Rev. Ian Wetmore, the Rev. catechist. Crow - St. Luke’s, the Rev. Deacon Richardson Komla Macarphuy, training), diocesan catechist. Canon David Mercer, honorary ¶ 22: Parish of St. Philip’s, the Marion Schafer, Esau Schafer & seminarian. ¶ 8: Parish of Woodstock, open assistant. Diocese of Ho, Mr. Rev. Rod Black, the Rev. Doug- family, and Lay Ministry Team, ¶ 4: Pray for Diocese of Western incumbency, the Rev. Robyn Gabriel Agbodo, parochial cat- las Painter. Diocese of Ho, the Rt. Rev. Larry Robertson, & Kansas - (Province VII, USA) Cuming interim priest-in-charge. echist. Mr.Godwin Dumavor, parochial family. Claude, our Archbishop, the Right Rev. Michael Milliken. Diocese of Ho, Mr.William Ag- ¶ 20: Pray for Diocese of Virginia catechist. William, George and Harold, re- Archbishop Fred Hiltz, Primate, balenyo, parochial catechist. 8 / The New Brunswick Anglican november 2011

y o u t h Stronger Together enables local youth ministry

Internationally known authors and youth workers, Mark DeVries and Jeff Dunn-Rankin assisted new ways of sharing and liv- and 2011), Local initiatives, the process of another first for youth ministry: Lutheran and Anglican youth leaders from across ing the gospel with the young Diocesan and Synod events, Canada gathered in mid-September for the Stronger Together 2011 consultation. While we were people in our midst. vision and action around new conscious of the many difficulties and challenges that face us as diocesan and synodical youth Together we shared numer- staff hires, Justice Camps, workers, we also agreed that this wasn’t a time to complain. It was a time to identify where youth ous stories of ways in which Ask & Imagine, and the work ministry is happening in our churches and to celebrate those things. It was also a time to learn and youth ministry takes place of the Youth Initiatives Task to formulate a vision of how best to work together to strengthen youth ministry initiatives a in our in deep and meaningful ways Force and Working Group, country. Below are the words we want to speak to our churches. George Porter without any form of youth among many others. group. We must explore a vast We have found new ways tronger Together 2011 array of new ideas and oppor- to minister as Anglicans and was a consultation tunities to minister to youth. Lutherans within our individ- on regional, national Youth Group is not the only ual denominational contexts, Syouth ministries. The model of youth ministry. and we have found new ways aim of these ministries is to We must rediscover what to minister together. We have better facilitate and enable it means to minister in our become stronger, together. youth ministry at the local whole parish. Our ministries We wonder what our ministry level. Leaders from both the must not simply serve the might look like with the com- Anglican Church of Canada people who enter our build- mitment of long-term sustain- and the Evangelical Lutheran ings, but ripple out into the able funding to help support Church in Canada gathered neighbourhoods and com- our ministry. for this three-day consulta- munities within our parish Throughout our time at tion. boundaries and beyond. If Stronger Together 2011, we be- Young people are a pro- we fail to do so, we are falling lieve that we lived and worked phetic voice our church short of God’s call. together in the spirit of Full needs desperately to hear and As a church we must free Communion. In the presence respond to. Are we willing to ourselves of the worry of of Jesus, we have laughed pay attention? self-preservation and free and cried, inspired and been From Sept. 13-16, 2011, a our churches of the fear of inspired, shared frustrations, group of 24 Anglican and closure. It is not our job to fears, joys and excitements. Lutheran diocesan, synodical preserve the institution for We have broken bread togeth- and national youth ministry its own sake, or for the sake er and listened deeply to the leaders from across Canada of young people who we hope similarities and differences gathered at Camp Columbia will come after us. What we amongst our churches. on Thetis Island, British must do first and foremost in We began this week not Columbia. We were also this time of rapid change is knowing what we could learn joined for some of our time grow into God’s call to love from one another. We came to by Bishop James Cowan of and serve the people God has this place highly attuned to British Columbia and Bishop Internationally known authors and youth workers, Mark DeVries put in our path. our individual and denomi- Probal Kanto Dutta of the and Jeff Dunn-Rankin assisted the process of another first for We have come to under- national contexts. But what Diocese of Durgapur in the youth ministry: Lutheran and Anglican youth leaders from across stand, and need the entire we found through working Church of North India. Canada gathered in mid-September for the Stronger Together church to know that our com- together is that we hold many As Lutheran and Anglican mon ministry amongst youth experiences, visions, ideas 2011 consultation. leaders passionate about the must be fully integrated into and concerns in common. integral ministry of young try amongst youth to which and Lutherans alike, we must the life of the church. This is Indeed, Bishop Probal com- people within the church, we we have been called by God. intentionally invite young not simply the ministry of the mented as he listened to our gathered for a time of spiri- Youth ministry is our voca- people to participate fully in specialized few, but of the whole discussions and stories that tual renewal, to strengthen tion. We are not party plan- God’s mission alongside us. people of God. It is our ministry he could easily be in a meet- our relationships with one ners or Friday night baby To do so will require no small as the baptized to all people. ing in his own Province of another, to equip ourselves for sitters. When we get older we amount of humility, partner- As we took time together to Northern India – the con- our specialized regional minis- don’t graduate to “real min- ship, resolve and vision. look back over the last three cerns, experiences and visions tries, and to continue to vision istry.” God has called us to We acknowledge that ours years in youth ministry, we are so very similar. and dream the future of youth equip the saints for ministry is a world in a time of great were excited to see how much We are convicted and ministry across the expansive amongst young people, and flux and rapid change. We we have been able to accom- convinced that the spirit of geography of our land. we are responding to that call. need not fear. In such a time it plish with such limited finan- our communion binds our We came away from our Ours is a God who calls us is imperative that our min- cial resources. Events such as two churches, and binds us in time together energized, into mission for others, and istry amongst young people the first joint National Youth the shared responsibility to encouraged and ever more ours is a church marked by not waver in its commitment, Gathering (2010), National respond to God’s urgent call passionate about the minis- mission. Together, Anglicans even as we experiment with Youth Ministry Forums (2008 amongst young people, now.

I’m curious, George …What does theology have to do with youth ministries and missions?

In response to this question, so much needs to be set right, ministry. She writes that now sation and fresh expressions let me quote myself in an so many needs cry out to be “is an era in which theologi- movement also stress the excerpt from a course that I am addressed and wrongs re- cal reflection is becoming the need to root work for justice teaching for Atlantic School of dressed. norm in youth ministry ~ indeed all ministry and theology — Engaging Youth in I suspect that those who instead of the exception.” A mission ~ in the soil of theo- Social Justice and Mission. find themselves working with number of programs have logical and biblical reflection. youth, and at the same time emerged in recent decades Those calling the church to n a recently released book are hoping to engage them which seek to intentionally live missionally (however mis- called The Theological in social justice and mission, engage young people in theo- sional is understood) insist ITurn in Youth Ministry, tive reflection and contempla- may find themselves with a logical discussions, serious that living missionally is true Kenda Creasy Dean notes that tion. double dose of these kinds biblical study and on-going to the heart of Christian tra- people who have traditionally Much the same could be of intolerance for theology, spiritual discipline. dition, the biblical narratives been drawn to work in the said of those passionate about biblical reflection and con- These developments are and sound ecclesiology.’ field of youth ministry are justice and mission. Theo- templation. There is so much also reflected among those The Rev. Dr. George Porter is neither known for their pas- logical tomes can feel like urgency, so little time and who share passion for justice diocesan Canon for Youth and sion for ~ nor patience with ~ spiritual tombs, killing the energy, and there are so few and mission. Mother Teresa director of youth action. theology. energy and consuming the resources. How can we give noted that the members of They are people who are precious time that could be ourselves to theological reflec- her order did not see them- more often people on the move: given to doing. The so-called tion and biblical studies? selves as social workers but given to action, responding to hallowed halls of theologians Kenda also notes that there as ministers of God. Much of immediate needs and situa- seem to have little to do with have been changes, however, the literature coming from tions, and little given to proac- the messy real world where in the larger field of youth the emergent church conver-