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Reports from the My Journey Finding love The monks of Diocesan Council North, in the diocese Canterbury retreat Part I Pages 12-13 Page 15 Page 6 & 7 Page 11

A SECTION OF THE ANGLICAN JOURNAL february 2019 SERVING THE DIOCESE OF FREDERICTON PAC approves Bishop’s Court as emergency shelter by Gisele McKnight conditions, making the com- mittee’s decision easier. The About 90 people crowded into conditions included a monthly MISSION IN MOTION: shelter the gallery at City Hall in Fred- meeting with neighbours, a ericton Dec. 12 to hear the Plan- telephone number they could ning Advisory Committee vote call with concerns, operational on whether to allow Bishop’s hours from 8 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. Court to continue operating as daily, the provision of a smoking an emergency shelter. area and daily inspection of the After about 10 speakers, all grounds. of whom except one spoke in Faith made a presentation favour of the shelter, the com- at the PAC meeting, where she mittee voted unanimously to noted that in the 11 nights open, allow the variance. That means there had been 35 different the 20-bed shelter will continue people who spent 191 collective to operate until March 31 in the nights in the beds. large house designated as the “That’s 191 nights people bishop’s residence at 791 Bruns- didn’t spend on the street,” she wick St. told PAC members. Bishop David Edwards had Also in the 11 days, there offered the empty house to the had been zero ambulance calls, Community Action Group on zero police interventions, zero Homelessness in November as a bylaw enforcements, and zero way to alleviate the urgent prob- direct complaints. There had lem of people sleeping outside in been, however, 18 letters of sup- Fredericton as winter came on. port from neighbours, and 120 Faith McFarland, who runs volunteers had come forward. CAGH, applied for the variance Volunteers plus two shelter in late November after it became employees are at the house each clear, despite assurances from night. The workforce is backed the city, that Bishop’s Court up by two registered nurses and would not open as planned on one social worker. Nov. 29 due to zoning issues. The gender ratio in the first That led to the city asking the 11 days was 60 per cent male province for a letter of indemni- and 40 per cent female, and ty to allow the house to operate from ages 18 to 70. in violation of zoning rules until Two clergy from the local the PAC meeting on Dec. 12. It United Church of Canada spoke cathy laskey photo granted the request and the shel- in support of the shelter. A few ter opened temporarily Dec. 1. people, some homeless and Bishop David Edwards is interviewed by the CBC’s Gary Moore after the Planning Advisory City staff reluctantly recom- some formerly homeless, also Committee meeting at Fredericton City Hall on Dec. 12. About 90 people pack the gallery to hear the mended to PAC that a one-time arguments for and against a temporary variance to allow Bishop’s Court to function as an emergency shelter variance be granted, with several PAC continued on page 2 until March 31. Layreaders, volunteers lead a weekly hospital Sunday service

By Gisele McKnight the 1980s. waaksis, and volunteers, began crowd is too big, into a larger ‘They look forward It took a few more years to an interdenominational Sun- room, for a service of readings, to seeing us and If you want to go way back to actually get it up and running, day service at the Fredericton music and a short sermon. the beginning, it was Marjorie and no one is quite sure exactly hospital. They use a well-worn hand- we look forward to Butler-Gray and the Rev. Canon when that was, but suffice it to Every Sunday at 10:30 finds a book with these words at the Ted Eaton who first began talk- say, it’s been more than 20 years small group of layreaders lead- front: “Dedicated to the memory seeing them’ ing about the need for a Sunday since layreaders from St. John ing the service, and volunteers of the Rev. Canon Ted Eaton, service at the Dr. Everett the Evangelist Church in the escorting patients from their Chalmers Hospital. That was in Parish of Douglas and Nash- rooms to the chapel, or if the Service continued on page 4 “Sharing hope & help” 2 / The New Brunswick Anglican FEBRuary 2019

d i o c e s a n s y n o d n e w s Only one person spoke against shelter location at PAC meeting

PAC continued from page 1 picking up empty bottles — not person on income assistance spoke. liquor bottles, just mouthwash. receives $537 a month. “We are all just a tragedy or a I’ll pick up the bottles. But I can’t The CAGH has been working loss away from experiencing this see the needles.” to build micro homes on small issue,” said one young woman. She fears for her daughters, pieces of land in an effort to alle- “People just need hope and help. and asked why people can’t sleep viate the high number of people You are in a position of power in city hall or the public library needing emergency shelter. That right now to change lives.” at night. initiative continues. A veteran of the Canadian Bishop David was in at- Armed Forces, Valerie Chabas- tendance but did not speak. sol is now a student of pho- Afterwards he was interviewed The two photos at right show tography. She described how as several media outlets were on the packed gallery in the council she’d spent the past two months hand to report on the decision. chambers of city hall, indicating taking photos of the homeless “I’m glad the PAC was able to the huge interest in allowing population in the city. She held grant the variance for Bishop’s Bishop’s Court to go ahead as an up large prints of the photos as Court. This is a good outcome emergency shelter. Many who she spoke to the committee. for the homeless in the city,” he spoke had been homeless at one “Everybody deserves to sleep said. time and pressed for the need to in a bed at night,” she said. “But we should also get approve the variance, which the “These are the people I’ve grown ourselves into a place where Planning Advisory Committee to love.” this conversation doesn’t have did with no nay votes. Two neighbours spoke in to happen again at the end of favour of the shelter, while one, 2019.” who lives next to Bishop’s Court, He was referring to the need expressed misgivings. for more affordable housing in “All of a sudden, it’s like liv- Fredericton, known for high ing next to a 40-unit apartment rents and low vacancies. The building,” said Catherine Mc- average rent for a one-bedroom Cain. “Since day one I’ve been apartment is $710, while a single mcknight photos

FROM THE EDITOR… MISSION IN MOTION: shelter This month, and every month hereafter, readers will notice a tag on stories and pictures that says “Mission In Motion.” We’ve decided to tag those items in the NB Anglican that illustrate a key component in Deadline for news and photos our diocesan strategy — mission. for the March edition of the New Brunswick Anglican is Feb. 1. If you’ve been paying attention, especially to the bishop, you will have Send submissions to gmcknight@ noted this diocese has a passion for mission. Our bishop lives and diofton.ca breathes it, our last diocesan synod committed to it, and we learned about the BELLS model of mission from the Surprise the World book by Michael Frost. The tags on stories and photos are a good reminder — and an inspiration — to keep that vital concept at the top of our lists as Christians.

This month, you’ll see Mission In Motion tags on several stories, like www.anglican.nb.ca Advent Talks, the Bishop’s Court emergency shelter story on page 1, Official Publication of the Diocese of Fredericton and the feature on layreaders at St. John the Evangelist Church who A SECTION OF THE ANGLICAN JOURNAL have officiated a service every Sunday morning at the Dr. Everett The Rt. Rev. David Edwards bishop and Publisher Chalmers Regional Hospital for two decades. Gisele McKnight editor You’ll also see the tag on many articles and photos sent in by par- ishes: Christmas carolling in the parishes of Bright and New Bandon; Published 10 times per year. Price of subscription $10.00 Mothers’ Union passing out cookies to stressed university students Please send news and photo submissions to during the exam period; an Alpha report from Saint John and a gift to 115 Church St., Fredericton, NB E3B 4C8 PWRDF in the Parish of Cambridge & Waterborough, to name a few. Phone: 506-459-1801; E-mail: [email protected] Please send subscription renewals and changes of address to: We hope you enjoy these stories and photos, grow used to the tags, The New Brunswick Anglican recognize them as a reminder of our mission commitment, and take c/o Anglican Journal Circulation Dept., 80 Hayden St, Toronto, Ont. M4Y 3G2 that commitent to heart. Gisele McKnight Printed & mailed in North York, Ontario By Webnews Printing Inc.

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p r i n c i p a l e n g a g e m e n t s A book that began a journey of change

January 27 n November I promised a se- your neighbour. As we read the Bible, we see ries looking at Brian Zahnd’s Leviticus 19: 10-11 & 15 that there is no comment made Parish of Kent book Water into Wine. As time went by, the nation about what the Victorians called ISeveral things, including Janet’s developed in such a way that jus- the “deserving or undeserving February 3 death, have intervened. All being tice for the poor became more poor.” Parish of Upper well, I will begin next month. of an issue. The Old Testament There are occasions when Kennebecasis One of the items which has prophets spent a great deal of their actions are questioned, greatly affected my thinking their time addressing the matter but there is no sense that as a February 4 during the past few weeks has of injustice. The verses below result of this they should be cut Parish of been the advent of the Out Of from Isaiah give a flavour of this. off from the resources of God Millidgeville - The Cold shelter, temporarily Ah, you who make iniquitous (one exception to this is found housed in Bishop’s Court. This decrees, who write oppressive in 2 Thessalonians 3:10, but in Celebration of has led me to reflect upon how statutes, to turn aside the needy context it is particular to Paul’s New Ministry we respond to those who are in from justice and to rob the poor situation). of Rylan need. of my people of their right, that It should also be noted that Montgomery My thinking on this subject The first five books of the widows may be your spoil, and passages such as those from was sparked by the book Bias to Bible, the Pentacheuch, set the that you may make the orphans Leviticus 19 suggest fair dealing February 10 the Poor published in 1983 and scene for the people of Israel. your prey! is God’s ideal. In other words, Parish of Sackville written by David Sheppard, then Amongst the information found Isaiah 10: 1-2. ideally both rich and poor are Bishop of Liverpool in the UK. there is how the people of God In the case of Jesus’ ministry, to be treated equally, which is Sheppard’s ministry was spent in should live. In the two passages we have the obvious passage undoubtedly the case. February 17 poor urban areas and he argued which follow, we see that the from the Gospel of Luke, spoken I would suggest that the Parish of Bright that God has care for the poor as outsider is to be looked after and in the Synagogue in Nazareth: burden of the Biblical message an essential part of his being. that in matters of justice, there is The Spirit of the Lord is upon is that if inequity emerges, the February 23 This made me think, because to be fairness. me, because he has anointed me poor or the outsider are to be Diocesan Council I come from a tradition of the When you reap the harvest to bring good news to the poor. given preference in order that need for the soul to be saved, of your land, you shall not reap He has sent me to proclaim re- they might be restored to a place February 24 with less concern about the ma- to the very edges of your field lease to the captives and recovery of peace. Parishes of or gather the gleanings of your terial well-being of people. of sight to the blind, to let the Waterford Sheppard’s book made me harvest. You shall not strip your oppressed go free to proclaim the consider how these two aspects vineyard bare or gather the fallen year of the Lord’s favour.’ and St. Mark of the Gospel — the message grapes of your vineyard; you shall Luke 4: 18-19 of salvation and the imperative leave them for the poor and the These are just representative March 1 of caring for others — could be alien: I am the Lord your God. of many passages in scripture World Day of brought together. It has been a You shall not render an unjust which speak to the responsibility Prayer - St. Philip, journey for me to gain an under- judgement; you shall not be of the people of God to be aware Moncton standing of this and I still have a partial to the poor or defer to the of the condition of the poor and David Edwards is great deal to learn. great: with justice you shall judge to treat them justly. Diocesan Bishop of Fredericton.

Make your wealth work — for others

thought-provoking read if you deprivation.’ Take time to take stock of ment as much as cash to assist in are looking for a Lenten study The main point of his writing where you are on your journey this. Some of us work in break- for yourself or your parish. is to expand on what is written with God and what he has done fast programs at our schools, As an example he writes as in Chronicles: ‘All things come for you and what you have done and some help children improve follows: of thee and of thine own have we for others, not just in the past their reading. ‘The wealth of the world is given thee.’ and present but also think of In all of this we are giving given by God for the benefit of He is not saying it is bad to your plans for the future. back and being an example to every person in the world. To be wealthy, but we must use that When I look around our others of the power of God’s love for us and the whole world. Michael Briggs amass an unfair proportion is wealth wisely for the benefit province and see the need in thus to deprive others. It calls for of others. In other words, use many unfortunate cases, it is a vision of God that overcomes, money to serve grace and not incumbent of all of us who • • • Dethroning Mammon - Making in its beauty and generosity, the worship mammon. can afford it to help those less Justin Welby, 2016, ‘Dethron- Money Serve Grace innate selfishness of our society. In your life how do you make fortunate. ing Mammon: Making Money he above is the title of a One of the most beautiful money serve grace; are you I know many of our parishes Serve Grace;’ Bloomsbury Con- book written by Arch- things we have to understand being a good steward of all that already do this with programs tinuum, an imprint of Blooms- bishop of Canterbury, about the love of God is that in God has given you? to feed street people, give them bury Publishing Plc. TJustin Welby. It was also his what we receive there is freedom Stop and think as we ap- a place to do laundry, or just sit Lenten study for 2017 and I to serve others, to ensure there proach Lent which begins in and have a conversation. Michael Briggs of Moncton is the can recommend it as a very is a world without extremes of March. All it takes is a time commit- diocesan stewardship officer.

WHEN YOU ... listen with all your heart • honour your elders • encourage young people to take over the church often and loudly • choose good over evil • welcome the stranger • write the government about the issues that matter • invite a co-worker to church • help your dad do housework • get messy with your Sunday school kids • say “Thank you Lord” and mean it • Tweet your blessings one by one • introduce your grandchildren to nature • read and share God’s word • ...THEN YOU ARE LIVING THE MARKS OF MISSION www.anglican.ca/marks

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A weekly service at the hospital, MISSION IN MOTION: worship thanks to many willing hands

Service continued from page 1 others listen very closely to the open up and talk. Everything is sermon. It gives us satisfaction confidential. They look forward whose vision was that patients at that we’re helping others but it’s to seeing us and we look forward the Dr. Everett Chalmers Hospi- helpful for us to be part of it too. to seeing them.” tal should have a regular Sunday I think anyone can get fulfill- The Rev. Paul Ranson says worship service.” ment from helping others.” he’s blessed to have inherited Some patients are one-timers, Barb Hart was involved even such a ministry at his parish. there only for a short stay in before Shirley, though she’s “It’s such a privilege to be hospital. Others have been in had to give it up recently due part of a church that’s done this hospital for months, waiting to health. A retired VON RN, for more than 20 years,” he said. for a nursing home bed, and she enjoyed being back with so “The human component our become regulars. Shirley Smith many people she knew working volunteers and layreaders have usually leads, a role she inher- in health care. with patients is irreplaceable. ited from Richard Carr, though “It was interesting because It’s not just the service, but the she figures she’s been part of the sometimes you could have three interaction before and after that service for at least 18 years. ministers in the congregation!” makes it special. mcknight photo “I go to the 8 a.m. service [at she said. “Everyone loved the “The love and compassion St. John’s] and then it’s off to the singing. They would ask for spe- expressed by our layreaders and Shirley Smith in the chapel at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional DECH,” she said. “It’s something cial prayers or hymns. It’s been volunteers cannot be measured. Hospital in Fredericton. we love. We see patients and very worthwhile.” It’s right in line with Jesus’s com- how it’s so helpful for them. This Judy Jones, layreader, does mand to visit the sick. They’re works.” double duty as keyboardist. She carrying on that mandate beau- BELOW: Current and former members Darrell Jones, Olive Harris, They never know how many believes she’s been involved for tifully.” Judy Jones, Marjorie Butler-Gray, Barb Guggenheimer and Barb’s people — patients and family 19 years. The success of the Sunday sister from Peru. members — will attend, but it’s “There was a need for more service relies on volunteers, and usually between 12 and 20. The volunteers, and I thought it was the group finds itself in need 2015 ministry report shows 49 something I would like to do — of more — both layreaders and services with 987 attending, to meet people and share God volunteers to bring patients including 379 in wheelchairs. with them,” she said. from their rooms to the cha- The 2017 statistics indicate a When Marjorie Butler Gray pel and back again. Volunteers decline, with 52 services with passed away, it was Judy who don’t have to be Anglican. And 792 in attendance, including 291 stepped in to play the keyboard. layreaders needn’t be from the in wheelchairs. “The patients were very Parish of Douglas and Nash- No matter the numbers, encouraging and obliged to look waaksis. Shirley and the group hear from over any mistakes I made,” she “There’s a need,” said Paul. I“ f patients and their families, both said. this is a ministry that appeals to after the service and even in let- Judy sees the service as a you, give St. John’s a call.” ters, thanking them. blessing for everyone — volun- You can reach Paul at 506- “Patients enjoy it,” she said. teers and patients alike. 458-9411. All volunteers must “Some of them may not fully un- “We enjoy going there. You provide a criminal records check submitted photo derstand what’s happening, but become family because they to work with patients.

THE MABEL C. DEAN MEMORIAL BURSARY • For post-secondary educa- tion of clergy children • $1,000 annual bursary in support of children of diocesan clergy at university, college, or other post- secondary institution. • Based on financial need and academic standing. • Preference to applicants graduating from high school. • May be awarded to the same applicant in two or more years provided satisfactory academic standing is maintained. • Mabel C. Dean Special Bursaries may be made to qualified students in a financial emergency, provided funds are available. • Deadline: March 31. Apply online: https://nb.anglican. ca/resources/financial-assistance

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TOP LEFT: Dr. Barry Craig spoke on grace at the final Advent Talks presentation Dec. Advent Talks, 10.

TOP RIGHT: Retired Bishop Part III, with Bill Hockin introduces Dr. Barry Craig Dec. 10.

RIGHT: This year’s Advent Dr. Barry Craig Talks speakers were Dr. Barry Craig, the Rev. Albert Snelgrove and retired Bishop By Gisele McKnight compromise. Bill Hockin (front). Second, the six and seven per The final Advent Talk of 2018 cent on either political side are took place Dec. 10 at the Crowne some of the wealthiest citizens in Plaza in Fredericton in front of the country. a full house. Retired Bishop Bill Third, much of the polarizing Hockin introduced Dr. Barry narrative is ideologically based. Craig, the third speaker in the It’s not really about jobs or any-

Advent series. thing material or tangible. And mcknight photos Barry is from Woodstock, their motivation is more about N.B. and served as a priest here fear than anything, he said. until he joined the academic Fear leads to anxiety, and world. He rose to academic Barry sees a great deal of that vice-president at St. Thomas among his students at Huron, was the answer. 1,065 others. The chaplain hired Christians, said Barry. Then University before leaving in 2016 who worry about student loans, “I told her to take the rest four students to work as chapel came Protestantism, Roman to become president of Huron courses, relationships, marks of the day off. Buy some cham- assistants. Their backgrounds are Catholics and the Eastern University College in London, and careers. pagne, call her husband. Cel- not Christian: they are Japanese, Church, and far greater divisions Ont. Barry told the story of Bruce ebrate,” he said. “Don’t let grace Chinese, Hindu and Jewish. over the past few hundred years. Huron is the founding col- Springsteen, a gifted songwriter just walk on by.” In recent weeks they’ve cel- “All the time we Christians lege of Western University. It and musician who has suffered Just as Albert said in his Ad- ebrated several religious holi- have become narrower and has 1,100 students in theology, from anxiety all his life. His fa- vent Talk two weeks before, ‘grab days, culminating in a Service narrower, yet God’s grace is as arts and social sciences. About ther’s cruel treatment of him as a all the Christmas you can!’ of Lessons and Carols, with broad as ever,” he said. 50 per cent of its students come child put Springsteen in therapy Barry talked a bit about his students from many religions “This Christmas, let us let from private schools in the To- for 30 years. role at Huron, noting this year and backgrounds taking a role in grace shine. Let’s not keep it shut ronto area. “But he had a breakthrough, there was a 400 per cent increase reading the scriptures. in,” he said. “We have opportuni- Barry noted his family, god- a little ray of light,” said Barry, in international student enroll- “The average Sunday at- ties to be that grace in the lives parents and good friends among adding he managed to turn that ment, partly because parents and tendance had been three,” he of others.” the Fredericton crowd. little ray into love. “What he de- students are looking for the one said. “But we’ve now had three Bill ended Advent Talks as he “It is a joy to be here,” he said. scribed was grace. There is love thing Huron has that’s missing sell-outs in the last three weeks. does every talk, with the Peach He recapped Albert Snel- to be seen. from every other post-secondary They’re drawn together through Tree Benediction: grove’s and Bill Hockin’s talks “Grace is the great antidote institution in North America — a need for community. from the previous two weeks. to fear. It frees us from fear,” he a community service component “It was electrifying! And the And now go in peace, and as Barry’s was entitled “A Grace said. “I stand here at 58 years of as a requirement for graduation. whole thought was just to allow you go, please remember that With Great Benefits.” age realizing how thoroughly I Every student has to commit God’s grace to fill the space. We it is by the goodness of God As Bill did, Barry quoted Da- have been sustained by grace.” to working, without pay, in a don’t need to build a box and that you were born. And also vid Brooks, an editorial colum- But sometimes we hesitate to community organization during make people fit into it.” remember that it is by the grace nist with the New York Times grab grace. He told the story of a their time at Huron. It could be While on a recruiting trip and mercy of Jesus Christ that who has written on the polariza- phone call from a man who told a women’s shelter, a food bank to India this year, he visited you are redeemed, forgiven tion of American society into him he was donating a million or a refugee camp far afield. private schools and wealthy and set free. As well, remem- the right and the left factions, dollars to the university. It was That desire to be a better citizen families, hearing that instead of ber that none of us leaves this with a vanishing middle ground. a great surprise to get such an has a broad appeal and led to a just wanting the best careers for place alone; He goes with us; He Barry made three points: first, unsolicited donation, and the staggering increase in student their children, “parents are also promised he would. And while the two groups actually repre- person on his staff responsible numbers the year before as well. concerned with their kids’ souls, some out there may call us ser- sent a very small percentage of for fundraising was overjoyed Barry recently hired a new their character — that they be vant, He calls us friend. There- the American population, about when he told her. chaplain he’d known for 40 good people.” fore, in the strength of that great six and seven per cent on each Then he asked her what she years, urging him to tailor his Over 2,000 years, the Chris- friendship, we go now from this side. The majority, in the middle, had planned for the rest of the work, not to the 35 theology tian church has evolved and place to love and to serve, until are largely willing to listen and day. Tedious chores at her desk students on campus, but to the split, first into East and Western we meet again.

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William Ross, Robert Taylor and the Rev. Debbie Edmondson were some of the many who gathered at the end of November at Villa Madonna for the Diocesan Council retreat. Report on Diocesan Council’s retreat

a more ecumenical version to get to know others bet- might be extending to us at Ranson, rector of the Parish of Retreat was which only included stations ter, followed by a service of this time. Douglas and Nashwaaksis, was a blessing based on Scripture. Compline, with a focus on We then met again in our accepted as the new member These themselves make listening, led by the Rev. Debra smaller groups, particularly representing the Archdeaconry a good Advent reflection. A Edmondson. looking at what it means to of Fredericton. Diocesan Council gathered version of these can be found Members were then asked be “salty” in our current He replaces the Rev. Chris- Nov. 30-Dec. 1 for what is at: http://www.usccb.org/ to reflect, as we prepared for context. The retreat portion tian Persaud who has moved to becoming an annual retreat. prayer-and-worship/prayers- sleep, on what rhythm or habit ended with a Eucharist service Calgary. Last year, an orientation re- and-devotions/stations-of-the- could be incorporated into presided over by Bishop David The council also passed a treat was held to help form the cross/scriptural-stations-of- the daily routine that would Edwards who spoke on incar- budget for 2019 and set the new council after the Diocesan the-cross.cfm strengthen our relationship national mission. date of Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019 Synod session. After a shared supper, we with God. Many members expressed for the 137th Session of Dioc- This year, the Diocesan participated in Evening Prayer Saturday morning, during their thanks for this time. One esan Synod. Spiritual Development Team at which John Paul spoke on Morning Prayer, parish devel- lay member indicated she was Submitted by Cathy Laskey, offered to lead the council in blessing and eating using the opment officer Shawn Branch nervous about having to spend executive archdeacon; with retreat with an emphasis on text of the beatitudes in Mat- spoke on learning and being most of an hour in silence, but Cheryl Jacobs, chair, Spiritual prayer. They used the ELLSB thew’s gospel. sent. by the end wished for more Development Team and retreat habits for the theme. Members were then divided His text was also from Mat- time. facilitator. The retreat began with into smaller groups to consider thew, where Jesus calls us to It was truly a blessing to be the Scriptural Stations of the some questions, particularly be the salt of the earth and the present together and thanks More on the Cross, guided by the Rev. Dr. focusing on asking how we, light of the world. are extended to the Spiritual John Paul Westin. individually and corporately, The service was followed Development Team. Diocesan Council The Scriptural Stations can be present with others. by a time of silent reflec- The retreat concluded with retreat on come from an initiative of Next was a social time tion where we were to con- a short Diocesan Council Pope John Paul II to have where members were able sider what new invitation God meeting where the Rev. Paul page 7.

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Sharing a meal at the Diocesan Council retreat are, from left, the Rev. Paul Ranson, parish development officer Shawn Branch, diocesan chancellor David Bell, Bishop David Edwards and council member Robert Taylor.

Diocesan Council we approached each other distractions. There were many oppor- Do we, or will we, emulate in the spirit of reconnecting We followed each other in tunities for prayer, listening, God’s son, mindful that he retreat musings and, of course, reconnecting song and prayer, crunching reading scripture, learning, created him in his image? And from Kathy Asch, in prayer with God — and through the snow and climb- reflection, meditation and what rhythm or habit could DC member growing in personal spiritual ing around a felled tree, to thanksgiving. we incorporate in our daily development. pause and perhaps deepen our We met at Evening Prayer, routine that would strengthen While we did some council faith at the 14 stations. Compline, mealtimes, a social our relationship with God? business on Saturday after- We were not the crowd that hour, small group discussions, When Bishop David offered noon, we began Friday evening Jesus sat before as he taught Morning Prayer and Eucharist. his Meditation on Mission It was an encouraging and (Saint Andrew the Apostle), the Beatitudes (Matthew 5:1- We spent time alone in silence. Incarnate, we sat with him inspiring team from the and continued the next morn- 12), but we were about 35 rapt It was a retreat that was prayer- considering What is Jesus do- Spiritual Development Com- ing, with the business “of put- listeners as a seated John Paul ful, thoughtful and peaceful. ing? (WIJD); What could I do? mittee who organized an early ting on our habits” or wearing later provided his wonderful Yes, I am grateful. What could you do? December weekend retreat at our faith out in the open for all interpretation and medita- As we considered the fol- Perhaps we will all “Surprise Villa Madonna in Rothesay for to see, of BELLS: Blessing, Eat- tion on them during Evening lowing questions, we thought the World!” Diocesan Council members. ing, Listening, Learning and Prayer. of BELLS and our lives as Our first one was a year ago, being Sent. We contemplated ourselves council members. Are we “the BELLS is a concept from the successfully focusing on ori- We walked the Stations of as being the blessed ones after salt of the earth” – “light of book Surprise the World by entation and getting to know the Cross with the Rev. Dr. the reading of the eight bless- the world” people? Are we, as Michael Frost. Kathy Asch lives each other. With the “mys- John Paul Westin to begin ings. Feeling blessed before we disciples, anything like the ap- in Woodstock. tery” of who we each are gone, our time away from our usual bless! prentices to the early rabbis?

In an innovative venture at of background in the faith MISSION IN MOTION: teaching Going outside the Three-Mile tavern and and we received many reports the walls: restaurant, the leaders and on how they were touched An Alpha report facilitators from the parish of through the teaching and fel- go outside the walls in order tion for Life program and we Coldbrook St. Mary hosted lowship. to reach the lost and we have look forward to building upon a successful Alpha course With a gracious response a hope that this vision can be our sense of mission and the which has blessed those who from the manager of the embraced by a greater number enhancing of the kingdom in attended. venue, we also enjoyed excel- in our congregation as time our midst. We saw 40 or so people lent meals which added to the goes on. It seems like a fair statement participate and believe that success of the program. In future efforts we will to say that there may indeed all or most of them were truly Next year our plans are seek to draw others who have be more openness towards blessed in being drawn closer to perhaps hold two more no church background and the Gospel in the secular to their Lord and in their com- courses, in the spring and fall, who have been estranged from world around us than we often mitment to the faith which at the same location. knowing the love of Christ and imagine. Try it out. You may was clearly presented. We have been led by the what He can do in their lives. be surprised! Almost all of those who imaginative vision of our rec- We appreciate support Submitted by the Ven. Keith attended have some degree tor, Canon Greg McMullin, to received from the Founda- Osborne

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l e g a c y A comfortable legacy Back in June 2018 when Marjorie Perley learned she was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and that her prognosis was about three months, she decided to give a gift to St. Luke’s church in the Parish of Woodstock.

In conversation with the rector, Rev. Shirley Noseworthy, Marjorie indicated that she was determined that there would be comfortable seating for St. Luke’s Church and hall and re- quested that we order cushions for the church pews and chairs for the hall.

At that time, Marjorie asked that her donation be anonymous, simply because she did not want all the attention. Pew cush- ions were made by McBride Upholstery, installed, and were dedicated by Bishop David Edwards on Sept. 23, when he was at St. Luke’s for the ordination of Harold Boomer to the diaconate.

While Marjorie was not well enough to attend the dedication, she had been in church on two occasions and sat on a new pew cushion. She was so pleased.

The chairs were ordered from Comfortek and, while Marjorie saw a photo of them, she knew they would be manufactured and delivered from the warehouse in Lethbridge, Alberta, sometime in November.

Marjorie passed away peacefully at Hospice House in Freder- icton on Nov. 3. After her funeral, her son, Dan Perley, gave permission to let folks know that the gift of both pew cushions and chairs were from his beloved mother, Marjorie.

The chairs were delivered on Monday, Nov. 26, and will be used in the hall for worship during the winter months, to save on heating the church.

Marjorie was a faithful member of St. Luke’s Church and she will be remembered for her devotion to her church, and for this generous gift, which will provide comfort to many for years to come.

From the top: The delivery truck arrives; the chair crew; Marjorie Perley; the Rev. Shirley Noseworthy tries out a new pew cushion at St. Luke’s; unloading chairs one by one.

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MISSION IN MOTION: caroling

Fifteen members of the Anglican Parish of New Bandon, as well as four people from the greater community, gathered on Sunday, Dec. 16 to spread the Christmas message in song. They visited 13 homes as well as the Bay Chaleur Manor. At the conclusion of the visit a short prayer was said and the group left a bag of homemade cookies that had been made by the Bathurst High School culinary class. Following the door-to-door visitation, they, along with seven other parish members, gathered at the home of Terry &Laura McNulty for a supper of seafood chowder, meat pie, salads and a variety of desserts.

top left: back row, L to R: Dave Daley, George MacGillivary, Giles Murty, Betty Ann McLean, Kay Addison, Shanaw Whelton, Mary Rhona Francoeur, Nancy Hodnett, Rev. Richard McConnell, Ron Jagoe and Kevin Mann Kneeling, L to R: Audrey MacGillvary, Dorothy Knowles (receiving visit) Lorna laura mcnulty photos Murty, Louise and Craig Whalen. Missing from the photo: Ev Daley, Peggy Jagoe, Bill Margaret Good and Lorna Murty McLean and Laura McNulty.

Outreach through Christmas caroling

What a rewarding evening! Eleven parishioners from All Saints Anglican Church in Keswick Ridge (Parish of Bright) joined by Liz Clavet from Keswick Ridge United Church went Christmas carolling to some sick, elderly and shut-ins in the area on Dec. 10. They delivered homemade cookies, hot chocolate and music. Hearts were touched and tears were shed knowing what blessings abounded from such a simple gesture. Being kind does not have to always involve a lot of dollars. This came from one of the individuals visited: “Knowing someone cared enough to come to visit” — that was the great reward that remained with the carollers even after the evening was over. At bottom left is Ruth Gilmore. At bottom right are, left to right: Lois Poore, Elizabeth Clavet, Mary Lou Price and Bob Poore.

eugene price photos

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m o t h e r s’ u n i o n

‘God is on the Move’ with Mothers’ Union parenting program By Kathleen Snow demands Jesus made of us — to ‘go and make disciples of all ‘God is on the Move’ was the nations’, and to ‘remember that theme of our Mothers’ Union I am with you until the end of Biennial Conference in No- the age.’ vember, and He is on the move Anne posed two questions with the Mothers’ Union par- for us — what does this mean enting program called Parents for me as a disciple of Jesus, Supporting Parents. and what does it mean for us Plans are underway to hold as leaders in the church? She a training course for facilita- stressed that Jesus doesn’t send tors for the parenting program us out without being fully in the Diocese of Moosonee. equipped. Initially we held conversa- Dell Bornowsky from the tions about establishing the Diocese of Qu’Appelle was our program in the diocese of the chaplain for the week and led Arctic, and later in the diocese us daily in our Bible studies. of the Yukon, but these plans He spoke to us about did not come to fruition. forgiveness. He shared that More recently with the able forgiveness is a freely made assistance of Ruth Corston, I decision that “you don’t owe was invited by retired Bishop m e .” Tom Corston to attend the He spoke about apology be- Diocese of Moosonee’s clericus ing different from forgiveness

conference to share infor- and that we need to ask for submitted photos mation about the parenting forgiveness, not just say that program. we are sorry. I attended the meeting Norm Wesley, an Anglican Sept. 11-14, 2018 in Timmins, priest and member of the Cree Ontario and met over 30 lay people from Moose Factory, people and clergy. stated, “We have to peel away Half of those attending were the layers bit by bit, one layer TOP: Women enjoying fellowship, including of the indigenous population at a time, of the hurt and be- the Rev. Catherine Murkin (Kirkland and residential school survi- trayal of residential schools. Lake, Ont.); Grace Delaney (deacon in vors, living on reserves in the “It is like peeling an onion. Moose Factory, Ont.); Marion Maybee diocese in the provinces of On- At the heart of it is the love of (sitting - deacon in Moose Factory, Ont.); tario and Quebec surrounding God. The only other thing we Archbishop Anne Germond, Metropolitan James Bay. have going for us is forgive- of Ecclesiastical Province of Ontario; I heard many stories and ness.” Kathleen Snow; Ruth Corston; Agnes Flam shared much during the week. I have many, many other (deacon from East Main, Que.) National Indigenous Bishop stories from these amazing Mark MacDonald spoke to people of God. They are a ABOVE LEFT: The Rev. Norman Wesley, us about the Sacred Circle, wounded people — our ances- Moose Factory, Ont. and Kathleen Snow discipleship and self-determi- tors have wounded them. But nation. they are strong in their faith ABOVE RIGHT: Indigenous Bishop Mark He shared with us that God and their culture. MacDonald leads fellowship in song. is calling people to a spiritual We do not need to carry movement and that we are on them. They are strong. They RIGHT: Rev. Deacon George Matoush the cutting edge of this move- are capable of finding their (Waskaganish First Nation) and Rev. Deacon ment. way. They already have a way. Agnes Flam (East Main, Que.) lead worship He spoke about God having I shared the work of the during the conference. a plan, God being present in Parents Supporting Parents creation, and that the Word course with the attendees, of God is always trying to including the facilitators’ train- diocese. their communities. — God is never in a hurry, but become flesh. ing course. There was enthu- The teams would be trained It was an honour and a He is always on time. Bishop Anne Germond of siasm to move forward, and for 4-5 days by regional train- blessing to meet with the cler- the Diocese of Algoma and in- much interest in running the ers for the program (Lena gy of the diocese and to share Kathleen Snow is the Zone B coming bishop to the Diocese course. Edmondson from Guyana in the work of Mothers’ Union (the Americas) trustee on the of Moosonee, spoke on the Tentative plans have been and Kathleen Snow from and the parenting program. Mothers’ Union worldwide theme of the conference Go established to hold the facilita- Canada) and then return to It has taken many years, executive, and a trainer with Therefore and Make Disciples. tor training course in Moose their communities to facilitate and much prayer to reach this the parenting program. She is Anne has since been made the Factory, Ontario in the spring the Parents Supporting Parents point for the Canadian Moth- also the parish nurse at Christ Metropolitan of the ecclesiasti- or summer of 2019 with 5 or program. ers’ Union. Church Cathedral. cal province of Ontario. 6 teams of two people from They will make the program I must remind myself that it She shared with us the two different communities in the their own, to suit the needs of is in His time and in His place

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MY JOURNEY NORTH

By Brenda McKnight

Editor’s note: Last summer, the Rev. Brenda McKnight, 85, moved from Kingston, N.B. to Whitehorse, Yukon — alone. This is an account of her trip, part one of three.

Circumstances seemed to con- spire against my leaving for the Yukon as soon as I had hoped! I had spent time in hospital in

March/April, and my doctor larry farr on unsplash there had taken my driver’s licence. A view of Kingston, Ontario, where the Rev. Brenda McKnight stayed a few days while on her way That meant I had a three- to Whitehorse, YT. Below is Brenda during fellowship following a Maudy Thursday service at Christ month wait until I could take Church Cathedral. the test and get back on the road. That delayed everything! Without being able to drive, Valu in Quispamsis to get him After that, I almost enjoyed there were many things that a more secure carrier. driving the 401 which was I could not do. Everything In my hurry I tripped up quite familiar to me, and the seemed to be compressed into the curb and went sprawling traffic was considerably lighter. the last four days of July. with the cat carrier in my right I spent the next night in July was a marvellous hand. Smiths Falls, Ont., having had month weather-wise in New I had really hurt myself — a good visit with Ron and Brunswick — most people bruised ribs, the skin scraped Andrea Hunt. Ron was my found it too hot, but I love the off my elbow and knee. Two supervisor when I did the CPE heat. However, I was stuck passers-by kindly helped to internship, and we have been inside packing for my move. bandage me up, and finally I good friends ever since. That was very frustrating. went into the store and bought My next stop was with my The movers came on July a replacement carrier. friends Vicki and Michael 30, but only with a small van! Thankfully my cat, Me Too, Mence in Kingston. I spent That meant their return the wasn’t badly hurt in the fall — three or four days with them, next day with a decent sized only a little fur missing from taking the time in delightful truck. the end of his nose! surroundings to recuperate. I was quite nervous about I was amazed when I Then it was on to Garden taking my driver’s test, espe- realized that the carrier had Hill, Ont. to spend some time cially the written part. How- landed up-side-down, but the with the Moore Edes. Carol ever, I passed both written and cat was right-side-up! How he Ann’s garden is gorgeous, practical parts without a great accomplished that in a carrier and it was great to see it in deal of trouble. What a relief! only nine inches high I do not the summer when it was very Then I went down to my know! colourful. car dealership to get another Finally I was on the road! I Bill had made the time to mcknight file photo vehicle more suitable for the prefer driving on secondary plan my itinerary up the Bruce Yukon. roads, but in order to make up Peninsula in order to avoid the I wound up with a 2012 for lost time, I headed for the forest fires then raging in the Ford Escape, almost the same NB #7 highway north. countryside on the east side of colour as my Mazda. It has lots I stopped in Fredericton to Georgian Bay. of Georgian Bay is delightful. Next month: Broke in of space for the move and also get the suggested x-rays, and So I took the ferry from To- North of Sault Ste. Marie, Wawa, a serious fender bender, for my camping equipment. was pleased to find out that bermory to South Bay, Mani- I camped at Pancake Bay and harvesting grain on the It is AWD, and is much neither my ribs nor my right toulin Island, which was a very Provincial Park, which is a Prairies. higher from the road — much arm were broken; the nurses enjoyable trip. very long park beside one of better for the Yukon. I am there also re-bandaged my My cat and I travelled on the most beautiful beaches The Rev. Brenda M. McKnight really thrilled with this very knee and elbow. one of the outside decks in the anywhere. was ordained in the Diocese comfortable vehicle. The drive north on the company of about 5 dogs and The campground of the of Toronto, and served in New Four cylinders, so it is easy highway is a beautiful one, their owners! park is definitely not one of Brunswick beginning in 1988 as on the gas, and it is fun to affording many glimpses of the It was approaching dusk my favourites, however. It is the director of pastoral care at drive. What more could I ask? magnificent St. John River and when I reached the mainland home to over 300 campsites, Saint John Regional Hospital. Finally I left on Aug. 2, later the hills surrounding it. again, so I camped at Chutes which are arranged “cheek by She subsequently served in in the afternoon than I had I was not looking forward Provincial Park. It was fun jowl” rather like a monstrous the Parishes of Upham and hoped. It was a real scramble to the drive on # 30 around sleeping in my tent once more! subdivision. The sites are small Cambridge & Waterborough to get everything done! Montreal. Somehow I man- I was very pleased to be and there is little real privacy. until her retirement in 2006. My cat had managed to aged to be there during rush driving on Ontario’s # 17 But it was a place to camp and Her most recent position was as make a hole in my soft cat car- hour, and the traffic was again. It is a good road and the I needed the rest. honorary assistant in the Parish rier, so the first stop was at Pet heavier than I like. scenery along the north shore of Kingston.

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Love Dexter in the Diocese

Sarah Tabor & Dan McMullen Perfect match by Gisele McKniGht The first date went well enough that they with love finally declared, Dan moved Despite their hesitation along the way, wanted to see each other again. on to the next step — a proposal — even both knew they’d found their perfect when the rev. Dan McMullen moved to The second date was an invitation to though he’d known for months he was match long before they voiced it. sarah, Apohaqui a couple of years ago, someone hang out with sarah and her friends, not going to ask. an occupational therapist in saint John, Erin Hodge & in the community asked sarah Tabor to a good sign, according to Dan. “it was stressful!” said Dan of trying to works with children and had long ago Paul Rideout contact him. “At first i thought that was probably choose a ring. he was in close consulta- decided she’d like to adopt a child. A leap of faith ‘you’re really involved with the young not great, but i went,” he said. “At the end tion with female friends about how to “i see a lot of kids without families,” people in the Apohaqui-sussex area. why i asked her to supper. There was a bit buy a ring and went to several jewelry she said. “i came to the conclusion i’d don’t you reach out,’ was the request. more hope after that.” stores. like to adopt, and he said the same thing. she didn’t have any contact informa- On Dec. 4 Dan had a lot on his mind. “They asked me about clarity, carats,” That’s when i really knew.” by Gisele McKniGht than i’ve ever been — and i served in a and his deep devotion, his faith and spiri- asked the question and gave her a ring tion, but that didn’t stop David Tabor, it was the christmas party at the Apo- he said. “i didn’t know.” “That was a big moment,” said Dan. i“ three-point parish — but i love it.” tuality, and his deep understanding of his — one chosen based on hints, answers sarah’s father. One day while sarah visited haqui recreation centre and he had big ‘i’m just in love!’ he told the sales- had already thought i’d like to adopt.” if Father Paul rideout has a secret Paul had only just arrived in septem- vocation and calling.” to questions, Pinterest photos and other her parents, her father disappeared, plans. people. Both families are thrilled for the cou- weapon for finding love, it would have to ber 2017 when he asked erin on a date. it last summer, erin and Paul visited scraps of information. drove to Dan’s and got his number for his “i knew at the end [of the night] i was Dan’s plan was to propose on Dec. 4, ple, as is the congregation at the church be in the form of a rescued Beagle named was a walking date in uptown saint John, Newfoundland & labrador, meeting The wedding will take place at st. daughter. going to ask her if we could be exclusive,” the anniversary of the ‘is this your girl- of the Ascension in Apohaqui where Dan Dexter. where erin works as co-ordinator of the Paul’s family, including his cherished Paul’s in rothesay on May 25. erin’s “i was mortified!” said sarah. “i never he said. “But one of the ladies beat me to friend’ comment at the christmas party, serves. Many there have known sarah all “The day i ‘knew,’ we took Dexter to inner city youth Ministry under Thresh- grandmother. likewise, Paul met erin’s father, Vicars, will officiate, and Bishop did contact him!” it! she said, ‘is this your girlfriend?’” “But i just couldn’t wait.” her life, since she grew up attending it. get his nails clipped,” said erin hodge, old Ministries. parents, Vicars and carole hodge. Vicars David edwards will celebrate the eucha- Thankfully, Dan officiated at a family From there, the relationship grew, but so he chose Friday, Nov. 9. Among the her parents attend st. Marks in sussex Paul’s fiancée. “Paul was holding Dex- One date led to a second and the was a priest in the Diocese of Fredericton rist and give a blessing. The rev. Jasmine wedding that summer, and the two finally there was a fear of saying those three things on his mind that afternoon were: corner, and she began attending Atlan- ter and Dexter was losing his mind. i friendship bloomed into courtship. from 1999-2012. chandra will preach. met. words. ‘will she say yes? will i get chased by a tic community church, across the road thought, ‘if this man’s heart is so big that “For me it almost seemed natural,” said Though they had talked about mar- “we did a count. i think there are 15 “Before i even got to the wedding, “There were a lot of moments when i bear? will i get shot?’ from the Apohaqui church, when she was he can have such care and compassion for Paul. “it was so wonderful to meet some- riage, Paul wanted to propose specifically priests invited,” said erin. family members were telling me ‘he’d be knew i loved her, but it took me forever he’d arranged for them to take a a teenager. his dog’ — well, that was it.” one who loved christ and had a passion on Nov. 19, 2018. “i’m on board in more of a consult- perfect for you,’” she said. “My family — to man up and say it,” said Dan. walk on his future father-in-law’s land But the whole thing could have come But let’s back up a bit. Paul, 33, is from for mission. we had so much in common “i chose the day because it was the ing role,” said Paul of the wedding plans, all of them — were doing it, going up to “Before i was brave enough to say it to in lower Millstream, but when sarah off the rails had they each known a cru- Moreton’s harbour in northeastern New- already. This was someone i wanted to anniversary of my priesting and my adding he has booked the venue! me and then up to Dan at the wedding.” her, she told me she loved my heart.” showed up, she had orange vests for both cial detail about the other — their ages. foundland & labrador. he’s been a priest continue to know better. grandmother’s birthday,” he said. All kidding aside, the two are looking she got the courage to introduce her- he took it as a good sign. They were of them, it being hunting season, and sarah is 34, Dan is 27. for eight years. “seeing the passion she has in her “he felt it was right to make another forward to a long and happy married self, under the guise of her involvement camping with her friends in grand Dan was dismayed to see there was a lot “After the first couple of times we hung “what i was looking for was some- work with the inner city ministry and vocational decision on that day,” erin life. with youth ministry, and they exchanged Manan at the time and he was talking of evidence of bears. out, i began to realize she was older than thing different, a unique opportunity,” he the relationships she fosters, it showed said, adding she knew a proposal was And erin, as a priest’s daughter, contact information. about his ministry, which prompted that “i was afraid my plans were dashed,” he me, so i looked it up. i was afraid she said. “i’d served in a couple of parishes in me her heart. it sealed the deal. i got a coming, but didn’t know when. knows what’s she’s in for, “though if “i got her number, but then she went first declaration of love. said. “we’re going to get mauled by a bear!” wouldn’t date me. i tried to hide my age,” Newfoundland & labrador, and i felt it glimpse of the beauty of her heart.” But she was not completely co-op- you’d asked me a couple of years ago, on a missions trip to guatemala for two saying “i love you” was not a phrase But the bears stayed away, the question said Dan. was time for a change.” For erin, 28, Paul looked like good erative on Nov. 19. while he had plans there was no place in my mind that weeks,” said Dan. “i never heard from Dan took lightly. in fact, despite numer- was asked and answered, and they hap- “i never would have dated him had i The vacancy for the Parish of rothesay boyfriend material from the start. to propose to her at the Time Piece art imagined marrying a priest! i know the her. i talked to her, got her number and ous girlfriends, some long-term, he’d pily hurried back to the car. known how old he is,” said sarah. came across his desk, and he contacted “i knew this was serious. he was installation outside Market square, where challenges first hand. i’m going in with then she left the country!” never said it before. it was the first an- “i love you so much,” sarah told Dan But by the time they finally talked the Ven. cathy laskey, who once served checking every box,” she said. “One of they had begun their first date 14 months my eyes open.” But eventually, in september, they met niversary of their first date that the real as she pulled out onto the road. about it, it was too late. love had blos- in Nl. the things he shared pretty early on was earlier, erin was oblivious and had a long “it’s been an affirmation of faith,” said up for a walk to The Bluff in the sussex words came out. “i love you, too, but you might want to somed and age didn’t seem to matter. After a period of discernment, and his about his grandmother. i don’t think to-do list that needed attention, including Paul. “i came to New Brunswick not corner area. They talked so much on the “i said it when he said it,” said sarah. drive on the right side of the road,” was The wedding — an Anglican-Baptist positive impression of the parish’s com- there is much more attractive in a man shopping. knowing what to expect. iconic peak overlooking Dutch Valley “it was like, ‘Oh! Thank heavens.’ i’d been his practical reply to his fiancée’s erratic ceremony — will take place Aug. 3 at mitment to mission and outreach, “i felt than his care and attention for his grand- “i almost foiled his plans!” she said, “it was a leap of faith — not only in that it was dark when they climbed down. waiting and waiting!” post-proposal driving. sarah’s church. like that was where i needed to be. And mother. adding he did manage to wrangle her my parish but with erin too. i see god’s i don’t regret it for a moment! i’m busier “The obvious care he had for his family back to their special place, where he hand in it.”

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d i o c e s a n c o u n c i l

tree lighting

Photos by Armin Hackelsperger Despite the rain, about 50 folks gathered on the 1st Sunday in Advent, Dec. 2, for the second annual lighting of the Memorial Christmas Tree at St. Luke’s Anglican Church, Woodstock. Because of the rain, we held most of the service inside. The rector, Rev. Shirley Nosewor- thy, led the meaningful service, the Rev. Deacon Harold Boomer read the names of departed loved ones whom we remember in a special way at this time of year. We sang carols, lit candles, and gathered outside for the lighting of the tree. Hot chocolate was served to warm us up! Thank you to Mark and Dot Love for donating a beautiful 10- foot tree from your Christmas tree farm! Thank you to Mark for delivering the tree and helping to put it in place and string the lights, along with Rev. Deacon Harold Boomer, wardens Richard Wetmore and Jon Tait, and Armin Hackelsperger. Thank you to everyone who came and to all who donated to light up the tree in memory of cherished loved ones. God bless you all!

Meet your Diocesan Council members

Diocesan Council members I’m active in my parish This is very sad and definitely were asked to answer the church — Holy Trinity in not what Jesus taught us. following questions: What New Maryland and I was When I’m getting more than is your background and/ elected a Synod delegate. annoyed at the stuff that goes or career, and how has that There I heard about Diocesan on, I stop, take a deep breath Sandy MacPherson prepared you for your work Council and wondered what and say to myself, ‘what Sandra Craft on DC? Why did you decide it was all about. When I was would Jesus think or do?’ and to become involved with DC? asked by Bishop Miller to be I feel much better, and much Who is Jesus to you? What is a member at large, I thought, happier. business and over 38 years all the different parts and your hope for the diocese? now I can find out. I think I have held various posi- the processes of the Diocese Diocesan Council over the Continuing with that theme, tions starting as a clerk and work as a whole. Sandra Craft, lay vice-chair last few years has become what would Jesus like us to moving up to store man- more geared to sharing back do in the diocese? To share, ager, then onto merchandis- I serve in the Parish of I have a science background to the parishes what was to act, to teach compassion ing supervisor over Atlantic Bathurst. and I volunteer with the discussed. and caring. We must live the Canada and then merchan- Canadian Red Cross and two great commandments dising manager, and then se- Jesus is my saviour. Girl Guides. The first would, Jesus keeps me grounded. — love God, love our neigh- nior category manager before I pray that we remain united I like to think, make me In our city and our world bours. What a great diocese retiring in 2013. and continue to reach out orderly in my thoughts and today, it is really easy to get we would be, showing to all I was being called to some- to others so that they have how I approach Diocesan exasperated and annoyed at what Jesus is about! thing else and began studies a relationship with Jesus. Council, while the other vol- what is happening around • • • in 2010 while working. I also pray that we have unteer activities are people- us, from rude behaviour to The Ven. Sandy MacPherson oriented. Mixing these fascism and the open dislike As an Archdeacon I automat- an ever-growing presence makes a good combination of anyone and anything that’s After graduating from high ically became a part of Dioce- throughout the province of for Diocesan Council. different. school, I went into the retail san Council. I like to see how New Brunswick.

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The monks of Canterbury

By Bobbie Ann Cole

Monastic orders flourished in Canterbury for a thousand years, from 597 when Augus- tine and his monks came to England and founded St. Au- gustine’s Abbey, to King Henry the Eighth’s smashing of the monasteries in 1538, during the Reformation. Prior to the Norman Bobbie Ann Cole Conquest of 1066, Benedic- tines were the only monks in England. Possibly, Augustine ing manuscripts, in addition to and his monks were early those in the scriptorium. Benedictines: the order was Monks assembled daily at created by St. Benedict in Italy, the chapter-house, a vast room where they were from, in the which still stands today, to The ruins of the mid-500s. hear a chapter of the Rule of dormitory are now a A second monastic com- Saint Benedict — a handbook peaceful herb garden. munity, Christ Church Priory, on how to run a monastery — attached to the cathedral, was discuss business and remem- The cloister founded at Canterbury by ber the dead. Archbishop Dunstan in the The ruins of the priory’s The 12th century water late tenth century and ex- infirmary for sick and infirm tower. Many monks needed panded after the conquest by monks with its own cloister, much water, piped through Archbishop Lanfranc, himself chapel, hall and kitchen can the lead pipes from afar. a monk. also be seen beside the cathe- It was not uncommon for dral. boys of seven or eight to enter The main dormitory was orders and never set foot out- a rectangular room with side the precincts again. Their beds along each side. In later lives, spent in devotions and medieval times, curtains were work, were regulated and safe. added to divide the room into They fared better than cubicles. At night, monks outsiders during famines—the would pad to the cathedral in image of Robin Hood’s portly slipper-socks, that came above Friar Tuck may be fact. the knee, for Night Office at Good grub may have af- midnight, Lauds at 3 a.m. and forded them some ammuni- Prime at six. The socks eased tion against the Black Death long hours spent on their of 1348, which killed about 50 knees. per cent of Europe’s popula- There was a fancy latrine tion. They fared better through that looked like a Norman hall, it than the population at large. with 55 seats! A stream ran Both the abbey and priory through it from end to end, bobbie ann cole photos were broadly laid out in typical clearing waste. monastic style. The abbey was Impressive, too, was the surrounded by a high wall, kitchen, always a separate substantial, self-contained, centuries when Anglo-Saxon vellum in 13th century Paris, marking the separation of building because of fires. It was self-sufficient concerns that Abbot Hadrian and his suc- this pocket-sized, travelling religious life from the secular, square, with a pyramid roof benefited hugely from the cessors founded what would Bible was the property of a with vineyards, orchards and and a courtyard, plus butter- throngs of pilgrims that become known as the Canter- 14th century monk named gardens outside. ies and pantries. The abbey’s converged on Canterbury bury School. William Lighfyld, who signed A plan of the priory features refectory was a long, rectangu- following Archbishop Thomas Beautiful, highly decorated his name in it. It is known as on an 1165 Waterworks Plan, lar hall with a raised dais for Becket’s murder in 1170. manuscripts were produced for the Lighfyld Bible. found in the Eadwine Psalter, the head table, above which As well as hosting and religious and everyday uses, showing the monastic buildings was a wall painting of Christ in shepherding pilgrims, there like remedies, recipes or farm- Bobbie Ann Cole is a Chris- and cloister located to the north Majesty. was a wide variety of work for ing guides. Scribbling in such tian book coach and author of the church, where to the Monastic entertainment monks to do. Some specialised treasures was not taboo back of two Amazon #1 bestselling south would have been usual. could be lavish — one rule of in farming or husbandry, some then: we have dozens of books memoirs available through Within the precincts were Saint Benedict was to welcome in medicine, others in study featuring notes and drawings Amazon and Lighthouse Bible stables, granaries, a barn, bake- visitors as if you were wel- or teaching. There are many by Clement of Canterbury, a Bookstore in Fredericton. She house, brewery and laundries. coming Christ himself. Two examples of their most creative monk in the 1400s. is a former resident of the Par- In the great cloister, the cel- buildings were reserved for work, writing illuminated In 2018, a rare medieval ish of Pennfield. She and her larer distributed food and hospitality at the priory. Sadly, manuscripts. Bible was returned to Canter- husband, Butch, now live in drink and the monks would sit the almonry, for distributing By the late Middle Ages, the bury Cathedral after it mysteri- Canterbury, UK, where she is an in silence after meals. Holes relief to the poor, was sited far city had become famous for its ously disappeared, 500 years assistant guide at the Cathe- in one wall demonstrate that from these buildings. great libraries. The impetus for earlier. dral. Contact her by email bob- there were once desks for writ- The priory and abbey were this goes back to the 7th/8th Written and illustrated on [email protected].

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Want some discipleship with your Christianity?

iscipleship is a buzz- How likely are we to feel equip and grow disciples who those across the diocese. word often used in connected without knowing in turn go out to equip and In June, a diocesan gather- church, but what does the people we worship with? disciple others. ing will be held here in Freder- Dit really mean? Do you feel connected and You’ll notice, hopefully, that icton to encourage all mem- For Christians, it is about valued when you arrive as wor- as a diocese we will be placing bers of our diocese in their life growing and learning fully ship starts and are the first one an emphasis on discipleship and ministry. what it means to be Christ- out the door? over the course of this next Michael Frost, author like: modelling and living a life It is unlikely that a strong season. of Surprise the World, will as followers of Jesus Christ. connection will be built with One of the highlights be our keynote speaker, with Discipleship is actually just a passing nod while walk- that came out of our study Bishop David Edwards and modelled after the Jewish tra- ing up to receive the Eucharist of Surprise the World last other great deep dives and dition of rabbis teaching and or a quick handshake during year, was the need to focus on workshops. raising up students. The Peace. intentional discipleship in our Retreats and parish resourc- Students would commit Discipleship training takes parishes and diocese. es will be made available as their lives to learn everything commitment, vision and un- The global Anglican Com- well throughout the year. their rabbi knew. They lived derstanding the Scriptures. In munion has launched an ini- “God sent his Son into with him, studied his actions reading the words of Jesus, we tiative until 2026 to encourage the world not to judge the and responses and eventually see that discipleship is not just dioceses and parishes across world, but to save the world began to live just like him. an option for believers. the globe to be intentional through Him.” (John 3:17). Just the same, we are invited “Jesus came and told his about discipling those con- Now as much as any time to commit our lives to learn Christian with God’s Word, disciples, ‘I have been given nected to us. in history, we are in need of everything about Jesus and prayer, doctrine, worship, en- all authority in heaven and on As leaders in the Church, it good news and hope. as much as possible, live like couragement and service. earth. Therefore, go and make is our responsibility to ensure What better opportunity Him. Another important facet of disciples of all the nations, that people have the oppor- for us as believers, as a com- For the church, this should discipleship is about building baptizing them in the name of tunity to know and live what munity, as a fellowship in the be a cyclical process – meaning a relationship with others. We the Father and the Son and the they profess to believe. diocese to be equipped and once we are discipled, we are learn from each other’s stories Holy Spirit. In 2019, we will be offer- prepared to offer good news to disciple others, and so on. and journeys — the highs and “Teach these new disciples ing some discipleship days to and share our hope with those One of the most important lows. to obey all the commands I begin this process — to lay a around us. characteristics of being a dis- Throughout history, the use have given you. And be sure foundation. ciple is to develop an intimate of stories has played a signifi- of this: I am with you al- You are encouraged to Shawn C. Branch is the parish relationship with God through cant part in knowing ourselves ways, even to the end of the attend any that are of inter- development officer for the Christ rather than just learning and those around us. This is age.’” (Matthew 28:18-20) est to you. These days are not diocese. He can be reached about Him. also true when we look at our This is the mission and pur- only about teaching, but about at the Synod Office or via Discipleship equips the parishes. pose of the Church. We are to building a relationship with email: [email protected]

The Rev. Chris McMullen will The Rev. Bonnie LeBlanc will las and Nashwaaksis. Episcopal retire as rector in the Parish of retire to half-time ministry in • • • Lancaster effective July 1. the Parish of Stanley, effective • • • March 1. Allyson Caldwell has been Announcements • • • appointed summer camp The Rev. Jonathan Spring- manager (part-time). She con- thorpe’s term as Incumbent of The Rev. John Galbraith has tinues as part-time assistant the Westside Anglican Mission been appointed as director of to the director of Youth and has been extended to June 30. Camp Medley (part-time), ef- Intergenerational Ministries. • • • fective Jan. 1. He will continue • • • as priest in the Parish of Doug-

MISSION IN MOTION: international

For the past few years the However, last year we All donations are matched Parish of Cambridge & decided to donate towards six times by Global Affairs Waterborough has chosen goats and we haven’t looked Canada towards the actual cost. the Advent season to fund- back. We share our success raise for PWRDF. Using the During out 2018 Ad- to encourage other small World of Gifts publication, vent Challenge we donated parishes to get involved. we initially donated towards towards 37 goats, five bicycle Submitted by Mary Anne kits for community health repair kits and two piglets Chrisjohn, PWRDF parish rep. workers. for a total of $1,190. Visit pwrdf.org

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Parish hosts Dickens MISSION IN MOTION: food banks Christmas reading By Gisele McKnight ish of Salisbury and Havelock. “His wishes were that Following in the footsteps wherever it was read, it was to of Charles Dickens himself, raise funds for those in need, the Parish of Salisbury and and that the ticket price for Havelock presented a dramatic the event never be made out of reading of A Christmas Carol reach for the masses.” on Wednesday, Dec. 5 at St. Tickets for this reading were Andrew’s Anglican Church in $10 and all proceeds — $400 Petitcodiac. — were split evenly between Charles Dickens’ novella two food banks in the parish about a miserly businessman — Helping Hands in Salisbury, turned joyous, generous neigh- and S.P.O.T. (“Serving People bour on Christmas morning of Today”) in Petitcodiac. has been a popular seasonal “I felt this was a wonderful, story since its publication six unique way to raise funds for days before Christmas in 1843. food banks at this time of year, In fact, it sold out by Christ- as Dickens had wanted,” said mas Eve, prompting a second Chris, adding this is the third edition. Within a year, 13 edi- time the parish has hosted the tions had been released and it’s fundraiser. never been out of print since. “We have local ‘celebrity’ Dickens began public readers, including a village readings of the story in 1849, councillor, a retired teacher, repeated 127 times until 1870, a school librarian, a grocery the year of his death. store owner, and a Mennonite “Charles Dickens reworked pastor,” said Chris. the text of his novella into a The entire story is read in script for public reading, and five staves, as Dickens called had travelled to all sorts of the chapters, with musical places to read it,” said the Rev. interludes. This year, the music Chris Hayes, rector of the Par- was a group carol sing. chris hayes photos

TOP: Local school librarian Donna Watson reads part of A Christmas Carol. BOTTOM: The audience gathers before A Christmas Carol begins. LEFT: Organist Cheryl Young leads the community carol sing.

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of rules that are in place. Some your assistance cheque. of them quite limiting — espe- 4. If you are an individual cially the ones around income. on assistance you will receive You can find these regula- about $576 a month. A family tions though the Government receives anywhere from $887 Welfare is… of New Brunswick’s policy for one adult and a child to manual http://www2.gnb.ca/ $1508 for a family of 13. content/gnb/en/departments/ Two adults without children social_development/policy_ receive $903, and a dual parent manual.html family with one child receives I thought that a few things $938. Considering that room from this policy were worth rentals average around $400 a highlighting: month and 2 bedroom apart- 1. Individuals can have a ments are generally around maximum of $1,000 in the $750, this does not leave much bank and families a maximum to live on. of $2,000. Housing assistance is avail- If at any point there is more able but there is a very long than this in the bank, they are waiting list. I was recently no longer eligible for assis- speaking with someone who tance. And upon death, any was wondering if she would cash left over is to go to funeral have enough money to put expenses. You are allowed seeds in a bird feeder. RESPs for kids, but no other We may think that once you savings. get on income assistance (or 2. If you are self-employed welfare), that you are able to and have tools or equipment for access the very basic necessi- work, you can keep them for ties of life. the first 12 months you are off, But what about getting off

Jasmine pina-messina on unsplash but if you are still on assistance of income assistance? What after 12 months, you have to about saving for a rainy day? sell your tools and the money What about keeping your By Jasmine Chandra assistance or income assistance We know that there are you earn from them will be family unit together? What is certainly a sign that it had heartbreaking stories that make considered income. (Another about getting back into the hat do you think some bad P.R. welfare or social assistance nec- reason why the Saint John Tool workforce? when you hear And the notion that many, essary. And so it lives on. Library is a good idea). Please consider what it that someone is on if not most, of the people who But we also want to make 3. You are not eligible for would be like for you and your W“welfare”? are receiving monthly cheques sure that it is as unlikely as assistance if you have any type family to live under the same For most, the word “wel- are somehow abusing the possible for someone to take of employment, even if this rules. Would you be able to get fare” has become associated system persists no matter what advantage of the system. employment is very sporadic by every month? with shameful or unfavourable words are used. We want to make sure that and is not enough to live on. And those who read this connotations. We may think of We’ve all heard of “so and those who are receiving this If you have been on assis- who are on assistance, what do people in line ups for assis- so’s” friend or “so and so’s” ‘free’ money are really the ones tance for 30 days or more, you you think needs to change? tance, people who are poorly relative who clearly is a drain who cannot live without it. are allowed to keep a portion I know I am offering more dressed or unkept. on taxpayers’ hard-earned We want to make sure that of your wages. questions than solutions today. The more embittered may dollars. checks and balances are in A person living alone can The Rev. Jasmine Chandra and think of able-bodied men and We put up with the sys- place and that rules are clearly keep up to $150 a month, her husband, the Rev. Terence women who get to sit around tem and still allow it to exist laid out so that no abuses of while a person living with Chandra, run the Central Saint watching TV all day, while the because we acknowledge that money can take place. others is allowed to keep up to John Community Ministry. rest of us are hard at work. there are those who, due to life As I’ve gotten to learn more $200 a month. Reprinted with permission from The fact that the word circumstances, are just not able about social assistance, I’ve Any earnings above these their blog, penniesandsparrows. welfare was changed to social to work. been surprised at the number amounts are directly taken off org .

Woodstock churches Thank you to everyone who came out for a great ecumenical Festival of Advent celebrate Lessons & Carols on the 1st Sunday in Advent at St. Luke’s. Despite the snowy and rainy day, about 55 people attended from the community representing various Advent together churches in Woodstock. The offering amounted to $216.56, which supports the work and ministry of the Woodstock & District Ministerial. Thank you to the combined choir, representing various churches, who sang in four-part harmony. The singing was glorious! Thank you to the lay and ordained participants from the area (Anglican Parish of Woodstock, Anglican Parish of Richmond, Woodstock Salvation Army, Bethel Pentecostal Assembly, St. Ger- trude’s Roman Catholic, St. James United, and St. Paul’s Presbyterian) who read scripture, telling of God’s plan for salvation. Thank you to St. Luke’s Guild and anyone else who brought refreshments. It was a spirit-filled time of fellowship, worship and praise as we began preparing our hearts during the season of Advent for the coming of Christ!

Pictured from left: Majors Marlene & Angel Sandoval, Shannon & Pastor Ron Ecker, Rev. Shirley Noseworthy, Fr. John Beaumaster, Les Jackson. Armin Hackelsperger photo

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Dr. Beverly Sheehan receives parochial layreader licence MISSION IN MOTION: laughter

Dr. Beverly Sheehan arrived at Cyr, warden of layreaders, has Trinity Church in Saint John shepherded, Beverly began to around mid 2017 when she explore layreader ministry. decided to return to Saint John On Dec. 9, the Parish of after a full career in the deep Saint John, Trinity Church, south. officially welcomed Beverly as In her words, “Saint John the parish’s newest layreader, was always home” and home joining diocesan layreaders she returned. Susanne Sutton and James During this transition, she McKenna. reflected upon God’s call on Beverly’s parochial layread- her life, while faithfully attend- er license declaration was ing worship and weekly bible witnessed by her childhood study at Trinity, from which and best friend, fellow Trinity a deeper sense of calling to parishioner Nancy Smith. the ministries that layreader Following the service of studies opened up. Beverly Holy Communion, a time of searched, heard and answered fellowship followed in the Ben- submitted photo God’s call on her life. nett Room where Beverly was Through the layreader greeted more informally by her educational program that Cleo parish family. A ministry of laughter!

Laughter is an amazing gift God had given us, and He must certainly have had a smile on his face after the November dinner theatre presented by St. George’s in Bathurst. The parish’s ministry of laughter was a big hit in the community. It spoke volumes of our love for each other through comedy and that we are listening to God’s message: “Whoever lives in love, lives in God and God in them.” This year’s show, titled Politically Incorrect, featured song, dance and skits on the cutting edge. The three-act show also featured a sumptuous turkey dinner. Of the more than 70 people involved, 44 were members of St. George’s. We drew on the com- munity for many different roles. Mary Wolfe was the writer/director. In the photo: men with panama hats (during rehearsal): Bob Comeau, Kevin Mann, Jim Chamberlain, Russell Bechervaise, Ken Pitre, George McGillivrary, Edgar Frenette.

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Diocesan layreader James McKenna, the Rev. Steven G. Scribner and Dr. Beverly Sheehan, parochial layreader.

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Christmas tea at the cathedral mcknight photos

The Cathedral Health Ministry Team held its Christmas Medley Tea Dec. 6, again in Christ Church Cathedral to allow better accessibility for those with mobility issues. This was the second month at the new location and numbers are building. The month before, the team welcomed 27. In December, 37 people came out to chat, enjoy refreshments and sing along to carols led by Cathedral organist David Drinkell. For the festive occasion, Isabelle Hockin dressed up as Mrs. Medley, and Isabel Cutler posed as her poor cousin visiting from England. You can see them in the photo at top right. Michelle LeBlanc was the main organizer of the fun event.

MISSION IN MOTION: fellowship

Community carol sing-along

Christ Church Cathedral held a community carol sing- along Dec. 12. It was a well- attended kick-off to the season and much enjoyed by all ages.

Heather Perritt photos

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eugene price photo Christmas gathering All Saints’ Women of Worship, Keswick Ridge (Parish of Bright), held their annual Christmas Party Dec. 14. A good crowd was on hand and the event included wonderful fellowship.

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Colour of Advent

ABOVE: The Parish of Wicklow, Wilmot, Peel and Aberdeen decided to do things differently this Advent season, decorating in purple, which is an Advent colour. This is what the efforts looked like at the Church of the Good Shepherd in Florenceville.

Layreader Emeritus

LEFT: In early December in the Parish of New Bandon, Canon Richard McConnell presented Murray Clouston with a certificate of Layreader Emeritus. After serving in the parish as a layreader for 50 years, Murray has decided to retire his layreading license. The members of the parish wish him well. His service will be missed.

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in recognition On Remembrance Sunday, as the Parish of Portland (St. Luke’s Church) remembered those who fought and those who of service died on our behalf in order to preserve our freedom, we also took the time to honour David Smith for his many years of ministry at St. Luke’s.

In addition to 40 years as a layreader and over 35 years as Sunday school superintendent, David has served the Lord and his people as a warden, vestry member, auditor, Loaves and Fishes team member and our unofficial historian.

St. Luke’s has been greatly blessed by David’s commitment and service, and it is with thankful hearts that we were able to recognize the many contributions he has made to the life of our parish.

At left is Canon David Barrett, Mr. Smith, and assistant curate Cole Hartin. Below is Mr. Smith’s family (from Van- couver, Ottawa, Fredericton and Saint John), including his brother-in-law, retired Bishop George Lemmon.

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Clergy Spouses Conference May 2 – 4, Villa Madonna in Rothesay Special speaker will be Karen Stiller, a Christian journalist as well as a minister’s wife, and senior editor of Faith Today magazine. Her work has appeared in many publications, including recent writ- ing about being a minister’s wife, which appeared in The Walrus and Reader’s Digest. Stiller is a two-time recipient of the A.C. Forrest Memorial Award from the Canadian Church Press for excellence in socially conscious religious journalism, among other writing awards. Stiller moderates the Religion and Society series at the University of Toronto, a debate series between leading atheists and theologians. She lives in Ottawa and graduated with a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Non-Fiction from University of King’s College, Dalhousie in the spring of 2018. Her writing project for that degree is called: “The Minister’s Wife: a spiritual memoir of difficult blessings.” Karen and her husband, Brent, have three (nearly grown) children. www.karenstiller.com Information: Vanessa McMullin, 849-3118 or [email protected]

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2018’s Christian popular music was… underwhelming?

quick look at any of DIGITAL SONG STREAMING SONGS CHRISTIAN ALBUMS CHRISTIAN SONGS CHRISTIAN ARTISTS the year-in-review or SALES 1 Look Up Child 1 1 1 1 Monster Lauren Daigle Reckless Love Lauren Daigle top charts for 2018 will Reckless Love Skillet Cory Asbury Ashow that there are some com- Cory Asbury 2 2 2 What A Beautiful Precious Memories 2 MercyMe mon names across the charts 2 Name Collection You Say You Say Hillsong Worship Alan Jackson Lauren Daigle 3 of Christian music, whether Lauren Daigle Hillsong Worship it be a count of album sales, 3 Reckless Love 3 3 3 Cory Asbury I Can Only Imagine: I Just Need U. 4 streaming song counts, top art- I Can Only Imagine The Very Best Of tobyMac Cory Asbury MercyMe 4 Oceans (Where Feet MercyMe ists, or others. May Fail) MercyMe 4 5 Lauren Daigle, Hillsong 4 Hillsong UNITED Who You Say I Am Elevation Worship I Just Need U. 4 Hillsong Worship United, Elevations Worship, ity of Christian music acts tobyMac 5 10,000 Reasons (Bless How Can It Be 6 The Lord) Lauren Daigle 5 tobyMac and MercyMe all had great today. What will happen when 5 Matt Redman joy. So Will I (100 Billion X) 5 Therapy Session for KING & COUNTRY 7 years, if charting well means Hillsong calls it quits? Or Skil- Hillsong UNITED 6 O Come To The Altar NF for KING & anything. let says they’re done? Elevation Worship 6 COUNTRY 6 6 Chain Breaker Grace Got You But a closer look at the Streaming increases, full Fear Is A Liar 7 Hero Zach Williams MercyMe 8 Zach Williams Skillet Zach Williams charts will also show some album sales decrease: This 7 7 particulars that have less to do trend is typical across all 7 8 Feel Invincible Lifer Fear Is A Liar 9 Who You Say I Am Skillet MercyMe Zach Williams Hillsong UNITED with the numbers, and more genres of music, yet in the Hillsong Worship 9 You Say 8 8 10 about the culture in which Christian music market, can 8 Lauren Daigle Wonder So Will I (100 Billion X) Chris Tomlin we live. Here are a few items make for a real problem. joy. Hillsong UNITED Hillsong UNITED for KING & COUNTRY 10 Even If you may be interested to read The financial aspects of MercyMe 9 9 9 Unleashed I Can Only Imagine about. contracts with streaming Head Above Water Skillet MercyMe Avril Lavigne Continued gender gaps: services such as Spotify and 10 10 While the top album of the Apple Music mean that bands 10 Mansion What A Beautiful Name What A Beautiful Name NF Hillsong Worship year was You Say, by Lauren are not making much money Hillsong Worship Daigle, who was also named per stream — far less than they the top Christian artist for the make selling an album. year, women were very hard Many artists will not be able case in the Christian genre. been typical of recent years, people. to find on the charts. Chris- to make a living off stream- Because writing, recording, in that little innovation, with If God made humanity with tian music seems continually ing sales, meaning that some and touring are all depen- few new artists, and continued such great diversity, shouldn’t dominated by men, especially musicians with great gifts may dant on sales, record labels over population of male voices our music reflect that at all four-piece bands (the same never be able to share them are increasingly unlikely to was the norm. levels? trend is found in non-charting with the world. Christian mu- take a chance on artists who If trends in music distribu- Next month: Switchfoot. acts, too). sic may become the exclusive offer material that is outside tion continue with the remu- ’Nuff said. Lack of Innovation: The domain of those who can the typical three-four minute nerations currently offered, NOTE: Stats in the chart were charts continue to feature afford it. pop song with clever hook the trends of the past years will retrieved from Billboard.com, predominantly established art- Cookie-cutter cuts: It has and sing-along lyrics with only become more entrenched. Dec. 30, 2018 ists. Cory Asbury is a notable been a common complaint in such themes as hope, faith, or I believe the industry has exception, but it seems to show music for years now, that art- especially hard-times-saved- to take a leap of faith, and en- that to have success, you have ists are ever increasingly writ- by-faith (once the domain of able more increasingly diverse The Rev. Chris Hayes is a to have been around for a long ing for the market (i.e., sales) country western music only!). forms and styles of music to musician as well as a priest time. and not out of their creative To sum up, the past year in be brought to the spotlight serving in the Parish of This simply isn’t the real- passions — so much more the Christian popular music has by more and more kinds of Salisbury and Havelock.

ANNOUNCEMENT FROM THE CATHOLIC BOOKSTORE

The Catholic Bookstore in Saint John will cease operation as a Erin Hodge, Director of Inner City Youth Ministry; retail outlet, effective Feb. 1. Evangelist-in-training with Threshold Ministries The bookstore will continue as a Favourite book of the Bible - I think James or maybe Lamentations, depends on the day! Birthplace - London, Ont. wholesale outlet, which will allow What you love most about God – The fact that He is incarnational! parishes, churches and commercial Favourite place on Earth - I love Tin Can Beach in the South End of Saint John. accounts to purchase their various Farthest you’ve been from home - Vancouver B.C. liturgical needs. Favourite meal or dessert - Sushi, hands down. Biggest fear – Earwigs *Shudder* Hidden talent – I can do the splits. Current hours are Tuesday to Favourite movie or book – 1984. I love most dystopian fiction. Friday, 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. Your hobby – Genealogy research Three things always in your fridge – Almond milk, eggs, pickled ginger Favourite sports team - Don’t really have one; I’m a bit out of the loop.

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MISSION IN MOTION: baking

taking a cookie break

Mothers’ Union knows the anxiety facing university students at Christmas. Before they can enjoy the season, they must write exams. In early December, MU members had 200 bags of cookies to pass out at Head Hall on the University of New Brunswick’s Fredericton campus, which were so popular they were gone in 20 minutes. The looks of joy and gratitude on the faces of students was so heartwarming. So many of them were grateful and moved to tears. MU thanks all those who helped in this resoundingly successful outreach. Pictured here is MU member Donna Crowe giving out one of the bags of cookies to a university student at Head Hall. MU will plan another cookie giveaway in April before spring exams start.

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christmas pageant

In Fredericton, Christ Church (Parish) Church’s Sunday school pageant was held Dec. 16 and entitled The Surprise that Changed Everything. The cast included news anchor - Charlie Hanscomb; reporter - Rochelle Young; Angel Gabriel - Faith Lowthers; shepherd - Emma Lowthers; lion - Nicholas Hanscomb; sheep - Claire Murphy & Arianna Parish.

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