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A food forest in a church’s backyard

MISSION IN MOTION: food security

MCKNIGHT PHOTO

Ryan Thornton was one of about three dozen volunteers May 8 at St. Mary’s Anglican Church in Fredericton, Ryan’s home church. They were there to plant a food forest on land the church has deemed surplus to their needs. Dozens of fruit trees, berry bushes and nut trees were planted, which will, even this year, begin producing food for those who need it. Read the story on page 8.

BY GISELE MCKNIGHT The next day, a slightly ceremony, both the salutatory masters programs in the inter- Archbishop larger crowd was on hand for address, by Melanie Hingley; vening year. Only 14 of 50 members of the the 55-member class of 2021’s and the valedictory address, by “It’s hard to do this com- delivers graduation class of 2020 were on ceremony. Archbishop David Andrew Ross, were pre-recorded mencement address because hand for their delayed ceremony Edwards was the commence- and played for those gathered. you’ve already commenced,” commencement April 30 at Kingswood Uni- ment speaker at both events and The Rev. Dr. Janet Starks, vice- said David to the 2020 class. address at versity in Sussex. COVID-19 gave a similar speech. president of academic affairs, “I should be asking you what protocols kept most at home David was there at the invita- said both students were excep- you’ve been doing in the past Kingswood — elsewhere in the Maritime tion of the university’s president, tional, with their grade point y e ar.” provinces, the United States and Dr. Stephen Lennox. average differing by 1/100 of University beyond. At the Friday evening 2020 a per cent. Both have pursued Kingswood continued on page 2

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Above, worship leaders lead a song. At right, Archbishop David Edwards delivers the commencement address April 30 to Kingwood University’s Class of 2020. The next day he did the same thing for the Class of 2021.

Archbishop: World no longer has an agreed-upon truth

Kingswood continued from page most people knew the basics of he served by washing feet. 1 God, Jesus and sin. “We have to begin with He began by noting a pivotal “These are different times humility. We have to serve, to point in human history — July now,” he said. “I believe we do listen, to know our audience,” he 20, 1969, the day Neil Arm- not have a common language.” said. strong walked on the moon. With the 20th century came a When Jesus talked to the “People even in the most shattering of images, and we are Sadducees, he used only verses remote places of the world saw living with the results. It’s not all from the Torah, since they were this event,” he said. “Today we negative, he said. We are quicker the only texts the Sadducees watch and listen to multiple to challenge injustice. recognized. When Paul spoke items on multiple platforms. “But what we don’t have is to the Greeks, he used examples “But this is not some sad, old an agreed upon truth,” he said, from their culture and writings guy longing for the days of mom adding the key word for his to illustrate his points. DEADLINE for news and photos and dad and their 2.5 children commencement speech was When John Wesley was for the September edition of the sitting around the TV watching ‘adaptation.’ barred from preaching in Angli- New Brunswick Anglican is The Nature of Things. To be effective, we need to can churches, he sought a new August 1. Send submissions to “This all means we have a be flexible. It’s no longer the path — preaching outside. [email protected] great deal more challenges shar- age of Christians downloading “This is verge thinking — ing the word of God,” he said. their ideas onto others who just preaching outdoors,” he said. “It’s a lot more complicated.” accept them because those ideas “We have a message to share David recalled when he were best. in a society that is adverse to us,” first began as an evangelist, “But there’s no need to change he said. “How can we effec- he preached outdoors to large the story,” he emphasized. “It’s tively communicate the gospel crowds of “mostly uninterested how we authenticate it that mat- of Christ? You are going to be p e op l e .” ters.” the generation who makes the www.anglican.nb.ca He went door-to-door talk- David noted the authentica- changes and the differences.” OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE DIOCESE OF FREDERICTON ing about salvation and inviting tion Jesus gave to his story. On The ceremony ended with a A SECTION OF THE ANGLICAN JOURNAL people to church, and found that the night before his crucifixion, prayer for the graduates. The Most Rev. David Edwards Archbishop and Publisher

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p r i n c i p a l Looking forward to summer e n g a g e m e n t s May 30 t is hard to imagine that some of my experiences in life numerous ways during this time. Parish of Saint it is June again. This will be and ministry which might be It does not mean things have John; my last article for the NB helpful to them as they proceed not been hard. For some of us, it Deconsecration IAnglican for a couple of months. from university into new roles may have seemed unbearable. The first thing I would like in different jobs and ministries. I am not dismissing anything St. James, to say is thank you to every- On that same weekend that has happened during the Centreville one for the way in which you I also traveled to the North pandemic lightly, but I know have showing patience during Shore for the celebration of the despite everything, the Bible June 4 this time of COVID-19. two new ministries, the Rev- teaches us that God is with us. Rothesay People have stepped up erend Christopher Tapera in Finally, I ask that we continue in many different ways to help Bathurst and the Reverend Can- to pray for each other over the Netherwood both in their churches and com- on Paul Gwese in the Parish coming months, giving thanks School closing; munities. I know that the gen- of New Bandon. for the good things and remem- Mothers’ Union erosity shown has been greatly Archbishop David Edwards These events, along with bering those situations where National appreciated by those who have those in Sussex, speak of new there is loneliness, hurt and fear. received it. beginnings. I hope that during May God bless you this sum- Conference We now move into the sum- to speak at the commencement the coming months we in the mer, in Jesus’ name. Amen . mer, and I am sure we all hope ceremonies of Kingswood Uni- diocese will also enjoy renew- June 6 that the advent of largescale versity in Sussex. al, because we are able to return Celebration of vaccination and the continuing Over 100 graduates received to regular worship together and New Ministry - care that we have shown for each their diplomas and degrees the other activities which are so other will yield fruit in the com- during the ceremonies for 2020 essential to church life. Kevin Borthwick, ing months, so that as we return and 2021. They had to work Of course, there is no guaran- St Stephen; to the cooler weather of the fall hard academically, but also show tee of this, but what we can say, Ordination of and winter, the situation will be great application during the as I have been saying for the last the Rev. Robert very different. restrictions placed upon them by 16 months, is that God remains On the 1st of May I had the the pandemic. faithful. David Edwards is Cheatley, great privilege of being asked My task was to try to share This has been apparent in Diocesan Bishop of Fredericton. St. Andrews June 13 * Parish of Coldbrook - Stewardship and COVID-19, Part II St. Mary June 18-19 n last month’s column I or friends in other provinces or these. But those who want to wrote about what you can countries. be rich fall into temptation and Provincial Synod do to help others. I quoted While this pandemic has are trapped by many senseless (online) Ifrom the Archbishop of Canter- been hard on all of us, it has also and harmful desires that plunge bury Justin Welby. His book is given us a chance to step back people into ruin and destruc- June 20 entitled ‘Dethroning Mammon - and reflect on what is important tion. For the love of money is a Parish of Making Money Serve Grace.’ to us in terms of what God is root of all kinds of evil.” (1Tim It was his Lenten reflection asking us to do to further spread 6:6-10) Gagetown from 2017 and I reread it every the Good News. As Justin says, money can Parish of Mike Briggs Lent and sometimes again dur- Doing this requires money serve grace. It is the love of Cambridge and ing the year. from the parish, diocese and money, not money itself, that is Waterborough I encourage you to read this church at large. There are a the root of evil. book. It is a deep insight from our worship. number of PWRDF projects and So I encourage you to look someone who was a senior exec- Last month I was hopeful the some of you who contribute will again at your own circumstances June 27 utive for a major oil company Atlantic bubble would re-open, have received information from and see if you can serve grace by Parish of before he discerned a call from but it did not, so we still have to them. helping your parish, the diocese Rothesay; God to the ministry and even- be patient for a while longer. In the first paragraph I gave or worthy organizations like Celebration of tually became the Primate of the Technologically, we have the title of Archbishop Justin’s PWRDF. Church of England. learned new ways of communi- book and I ask you to think This is the last column for New Ministry - If there are a few lessons we cating. I have lost count of the about how to make your money a few months. The next issue Jeremy Boehr, have learned from this COVID number of Zoom meetings I serve grace. Having money is will be in September, so until Millidgeville; pandemic, they are patience and have been a participant in over not inherently wrong. It is how then, stay safe, healthy, vaccin- the ability of the human race the last 14 months. you use it that matters. ated, physically distanced and Parish of Sussex to adapt to changing circum- Most have been related to I will close with some verses masked. Have a great summer. - St. John’s, stances. church business or stewardship, from Paul’s first letter to Tim- © Justin Welby, 2016, ‘De- Highfield We certainly need patience as but some were personal as I othy, part of which is often throning Mammon: Making we await the vaccination cover- touched base with my family on misquoted: “Of course, there is Money Serve Grace;’ Blooms- June 29 age necessary for herd immunity Jersey and in England. great gain in godliness com- bury Continuum, an im-print of Bishop’s Counsel to be effective. As we start to see a light at bined with contentment; for we Bloomsbury Publishing Plc. We have also learned patience the end of the tunnel — hope- brought nothing into the world, * confirmation as we moved from one colour fully not another train heading so that we can take nothing out Michael Briggs is the diocesan level to another in New Bruns- towards us — we can perhaps of it; but if we have food and stewardship officer. He lives in wick and what that has meant to begin to plan trips to visit family clothing, we will be content with Moncton. Have a safe and happy summer!

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Eastertide series launched to a national audience

BY GISELE MCKNIGHT

The Eastertide series that be- gan Monday, April 19, follows a decades-old tradition in the Deanery of Shediac. “It goes back 20 years in the deanery to have an East- ertide series for teaching, learning and growing,” said the Rev. Rob Salloum, one of the organizers of this year’s series called “How Shall We Forgive?” But the 2021 series was a step up. “This year’s theme is about forgiveness and reconciliation and how important that is,” said Rob. “As we talked, we thought this would be a theme to benefit, not just the deanery or the diocese, but nationally.” Not wanting to limit them- selves, the organizers — Rob, the Rev. Canon Chris Vanbus- kirk and the Rev. Norm Du-

puis — spoke to Archbishop MCKNIGHT PHOTO David Edwards. As the idea of forgiveness and reconciliation Top row: the Rev. Rob Salloum, parish development officer Shawn Branch; bottom row: Archbishop Mark MacDonald and Archbishop grew, it became apparent that David Edwards, during the Eastertide series. “Archbishop Mark MacDonald would be a voice we’d like to hear,” said Rob. Mark MacDonald is the Anglican Church of Canada’s In setting up the series, Darwin and his work played opposed to personal sin. During the following weeks, indigenous archbishop. he gave an overview of the into this debate. “Much of the [Western] special segments included the The series featured Mark Reformation, and two new Mark spoke of the indig- focus has been on what gets an Rev. Julian Pillay, formerly of and David on weekly topics, aspects of Christianity that enous tradition and how the individual off track,” he said. South Africa, speaking on the followed by questions from sprang from it: the Bible be- message of Western missionar- “But rabbis have spent centu- policy of Apartheid; Kelly Van the audience, which one or came widely available to many ies played into it. ries saying the worst kind of Buskirk speaking on the For- both bishops answer. Dur- in several languages; and the “It’s been my privilege for sin is the one we do together. giveness Project in Saint John; ing the first webinar, entitled interpretation of the bible no 40 years or so, to read many We do together what we’d and Judith Moses. “Creation and the Fall,” the longer required a priest. accounts from missionaries never do alone. “We’re really delighted to 96 participants from coast to That led to fierce debate in about what indigenous people “When’s the last time you have David, who is quite an coast to coast listened to both the Western church over literal believed,” he said. “‘They built a golden calf in your intellectual, to be speaking, bishops, with parish develop- and figurative interpretations believed in devils and demons’ backyard? But think of Jan. 6 and to have Archbishop Mark ment officer Shawn Branch — was the world created in to ‘they are as close to Chris- in Washington, DC. That was speaking. It’s a deep well from moderating. six days, or was there a more tianity as can be and not be mostly Christians who did that.” which to draw,” said Rob. “It’s a big topic — reconcili- metaphorical approach to the Christian.’” At the end of their presenta- The series can be viewed on ation,” said David in his open- story of creation and its time He also introduced the tions, the bishops took several the diocesan website: https:// ing remarks. period? The rise of Charles concept of communal sin as questions from the attendees. nb.anglican.ca/news.

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Celebration of new ministry, confirmation in Riverview

BY GISELE MCKNIGHT Left: Christopher Pillay leads Archbishop David Edwards the procession into St. John was on double duty April 25 the Baptist Church in the in the Parish of Riverview as Parish of Riverview to begin he officiated at a celebration of the service of new ministry new ministry and a confirma- and his confirmation service, tion — a first for him, he said. led by Archbishop David Christopher Pillay was Edwards. confirmed and the celebra- tion of new ministry involved Below left: the Rev. Julian his father, the Rev. Julian. The Pillay receives his licence from Pillays arrived at St. John the Archbishop David during the Baptist church last September, service of new ministry. but circumstances delayed the service. Below right: Christopher Clergy from outside and Pillay during his confirmation. within the Archdeaconry of At right is layreader Mary Moncton attended, includ- Marshal assisting the ing Brent Ham, Chris Ketch, archbishop. Hanging at Wendy Amos-Binks, Barb Christopher’s left is his Haire, Chris Hayes and Caleb baptism outfit. Twinamatsiko. In his sermon, Abp. David spoke of the different gifts each Christian is blessed with, to use for the glory of God. “As St. Paul said, all are gifted differently,” he said. “Some will be rather like Ju- lian, a leader. Others are there to work alongside and support him.” Some use their gifts inside the church, while others work mostly in outreach. No matter what, though, “we’re all called to reflect the image of God in the communities we’ve been placed in.” One of our purposes when we meet with each other is to share what we’ve been doing, though Anglicans are not good at that, he said. “We tend not to tell how we’ve encountered God through the week,” he said. “The problem is we sometimes don’t even notice God. But there is nowhere we can be where God isn’t.” David said he has been buoyed by the many examples of congregations doing even more outreach now during the MCKNIGHT PHOTOS pandemic than before it, using their many gifts in our com- munities. He pointed out that we are God’s representatives “whether we want to be or not.” He recounted his own life as a teacher, and a chat in the staff “I changed that, and not by As part of the celebration of During Christopher’s con- While there was no fellow- room three months after he’d beating people over the head new ministry, various parish- firmation, his father showed ship gathering that included begun a new job. During the with a big black bible.” ioners, including the wardens, parishioners the tiny white food following the service, exchange, he noted he was a In closing, he asked those presented Julian with gifts: a outfit Christopher wore during people were welcome to chat Christian, which was followed gathered this: “How are we bible, a water vessel, a jar for his baptism. At the end of the outside at a distance as the by a colleague saying, ‘I didn’t serving Jesus day by day and oil, a copy of the canons, a service, Christopher presented service concluded. know you were a Christian.’ enabling people to see him prayer book, bread, wine and each person with a gift — a The Pillay family arrived in That comment was a con- through us? And how are we the keys to the church. They stone wall hanging with the the diocese from South Africa viction for David who vowed going to support each other on also gifted Michelle, Julian’s words “Let your light shine, in 2018, first serving in the never to let that happen again. this journey?” wife, with flowers. Matthew 5:16.” Parish of St. Stephen.

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Christian Forum presentation Euthanasia or palliative care? features Dr. Phillip Cooper

BY GISELE MCKNIGHT conditions. Dr. Cooper is frightened of Dr. Phillip Cooper, a physician what he calls the slippery slope of more than 45 years, was the that MAiD is taking, with the guest presenter for the latest rules becoming looser. Christian Forum series in the He spent a lot of time talk- diocese. Nancy Stephens, chair ing about the process of dying of the Mission & Outreach and the beauty that can be Team, welcomed the 131 par- found in it. ticipants from across Canada, “Suffering and death are and welcomed Dr. Cooper mysteries, not problems to be as he began his presentation solved,” he said. “There can be called Euthanasia or Palliative meaning in suffering. Some Care? suffering can have redemptive Dr. Cooper has a varied meaning. background which began in “What is the antidote to suf- the UK. He then practiced fering? It’s finding meaning in medicine on six continents, life beyond oneself.” mostly in developing coun- Having said that, the medi- tries. He has provided care as a cal profession has a host of family physician, obstetrician Dr. Phillip Cooper, above, treatments, including medica- and surgeon. He and his wife during his presentation on tions and palliative care, that moved to Antigonish, Nova the differences between come alongside someone who Scotia in 1993. euthanasia and palliative is dying. It was a decade ago, when care in Canada. At left, “If the only way that some- he was aiming for retirement, Shawn Branch led the body at the end of life when that he began a practice of discussion and moderated they’re in miserable pain, de- oncology and palliative care. the event. lirium or whatever it might be Since then, he has become an is to have them asleep, if that’s outspoken advocate of pallia- the only way they can be com- tive care and a critic of eutha- fortable while they die, we can nasia. He is an ordinand for do that without euthanasia. It the Associate Priesthood in the MCKNIGHT PHOTOS should not be necessary.” Anglican Church of Canada. The response to someone “It is for me at least, an saying they are tired of life is almost uniquely contentious The full recording of this event is available on the diocesan website: to say, “Tell me about your suf- issue in medical practice and I https://nb.anglican.ca/news/euthanasia-or-palliative-care fering. What can we do to help believe, also in pastoral care,” relieve your suffering and give he said of euthanasia. your life sufficient meaning that Priests and pastors are often injection. I will feel complicit.” which stemmed from a court in Canada in 2017 totalled you want to live it,” he said. asked to accompany a patient Dr. Cooper’s role as a pal- case launched by Sue Rodri- 2,833. But by 2019, that num- He has heard from count- who is accessing euthanasia, liative care physician is to help guez, an ALS sufferer. She went ber had risen to 5,631. less families grateful for the which for the priest, becomes a his patients “find meaning in to the Supreme Court of Can- In New Brunswick, the time they had with their loved ministry of presence and com- their suffering. ada in 1995 saying the Charter same trend has been seen: 47 one in palliative care. Fam- fort. The Anglican Church of “All of us are going to die. infringed upon her right to die. MAiD deaths in 2017 and 129 ily reconciliation, legacy and Canada emphasizes compas- Most of us will suffer to some She lost 5-4. But a similar case in 2019. memories become precious to sion rather than judgment. extent. Suffering and dying are 20 years later passed 9-0. That Even more troubling for those standing around the bed Given his two roles — in normal human conditions.” led to the court instructing Dr. Cooper are the changes of their loved one. medicine and in the church Dr. Cooper offered a his- parliament that it had to pass a already made this year, and “Those are the rewards of — he is torn. He works at tory lesson on the topic, citing law addressing this lapse. those coming to the MAiD palliative care,” he said. “But St. Martha’s hospital, which Moses and the Ten Command- MAiD was unveiled the fol- program. are we doing all we can in pal- does not perform abortions ments, with the sixth being, lowing year. It has several cri- As of March 2021, a patient liative care? Certainly not.” or MAiD — the acronym for “Thou shall not kill.” Jesus reit- teria, among them: one must need not have a fatal illness He pointed out that the en- the Canadian term of medical erated that during the Sermon have a serious and incurable to qualify, and death does not ergy to construct and run the assistance in dying. When a on the Mount. illness; be in an advance state need to be foreseeable. As well, MAiD program is for the one patient requests either, they are It was 2,000 years later, in of decline; endure intolerable according to Health Canada, to two per cent of the popula- referred to other professionals 1940, that the Swiss introduced suffering; and death must be you must be experiencing tion accessing it, whereas there elsewhere. a law on assisted suicide. reasonably foreseeable. One “unbearable physical or mental is little investment in making “As a physician, I can say Then did Oregon in 1994, the must be lucid and ask for the suffering from your illness, palliative care accessible to the I can’t do that [ethically],” he Benelux countries in 2002 and procedure themselves. There disease, disability or state of majority of Canadians, 90 per said. “As a priest, I would feel Vermont and California in must be 10 clear days of reflec- decline that cannot be relieved cent of whom do not die a sud- obliged to accompany, even 2015. That same year, the UK tion between the request and under conditions that you den death. though I was strongly, consci- parliament held a free vote on the action, and two indepen- consider acceptable.” The forum ended with sev- entiously opposed to what was euthanasia which was roundly dent doctors must agree. And a 90-day period of eral questions for the doctor. happening. rejected. Since then, other “June 2016 was the end of reflection can be shortened if Nancy thanked Dr. Cooper for “I dread the day, although countries and American states the age of innocence,” said Dr. conditions change. his presentation, and noted I know it will come, when I have adopted laws around as- Cooper. On track to become law in there will be another in the am holding one hand and the sisted suicide. Since then, MAiD’s popu- 2023, mental illness would be series of Christian Forums in other hand is receiving a lethal Canada has its own history, larity has grown. MAiD deaths added to the list of acceptable the fall.

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Three awards for NB Anglican

With the expansion of the Canadian Church Press into the newly named Canadian Christian Communicators Association, the competition among newspapers and maga- zines during the annual awards event was more fierce this year. The awards ceremony was held online in April, and the New Brunswick Anglican won third place in three categories: feature photo, feature layout and design, and front page. The Blessing of the Animals event in the Parish of Stanley last fall played prominently with its photos and design.

The entry in the Feature The New Brunswick Anglican won three third-place Photo category appeared on awards for work in 2020 during the Canadian Christian the front page of the Novem- Communicators Association gala awards event in early ber issue of the NB Anglican. April. The winning entries are shown here, clockwise Judge’s comments: from top left, in these categories: Best Front Page; Best I am enjoying this photograph. Feature Photo and Best Feature Layout and Design. You have managed to capture joy in the girl’s face. I can tell that the two older people are listening to the young girl. This photograph is nicely done with beautiful colors well lit. You have exposed it well. I always look forward to the Blessing of the Animals. I find this entry to be so peaceful — even the animals look happy. You have managed the light and the colors well. One of the hardest photographs to take are the ones with an overcast cast sky. I can see some blue sky in there very well done. Congratulations on a fine photograph.

The inside feature on the Blessing of the Animals, with story and photos, placed third in the Feature Layout and Design category. Judge’s comments: This is a fun and delightful feature spread that wonder- fully captures the spirit of St. Francis of Assisi. The effective design by the page artist de- pends on presenting the largest picture in a faded, background mood setter, allowing the two smaller photographs to jump forward with vivid clarity. The decision to boldface the type of the story helps it stand the staff of the N.B. Anglican photo provided by the Parish tine grip-and-grim picture and impact of the messages of the out against the background remembered to include the of Moncton taken during Ash gave it a generous crop to allow sign and the headline tell the picture, making it easy to read. names of the animals! Wednesday in 2020. the “Takin’ It To The Streets” news that will be important to It was astute picture crop- Judge’s comments: headline to be superimposed New Brunswick Anglicans. ping to allow lots of foliage, as The final award was for Best Thumbs up to the page over (of course!) a street, or at befitting St. Francis. And yes, Front Page, that featured a designer who took a fairly rou- least a sidewalk. The double-

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Got excess parish land?

Plant a food forest

St. Mary’s, Fredericton, is using its backyard to feed a community

BY GISELE MCKNIGHT sinks in the land.” Organics. There is no monoculture “This will be so much more What do you do when you’re in this food forest. Diversity in terms of food,” said Han- on parental leave for several of plant life ensures a longer nah Westner, a member of St. months? You put your skills to harvest period and variety for Mary’s and an original orga- work designing a food forest in those using it. Phase One in- nizer of the adjacent commu- your church’s back yard. cluded more than one hundred nity garden. “The 77 plots are At least, that is what An- plants in the ground: apple, almost all full every season.” drew Mathis did last winter. plum, pear, cherry, mulberry, Before the community The PhD student in mechani- blackberry, buffaloberry, blue- garden, and now before the cal engineering used the time berry, three types of raspber- food forest, the land around to come up with an ambitious ries, serviceberry, gooseberry, the church was just lawn to be plan to use the excess land currants, goji, grapes, haskap, mowed. Now it will serve the behind St. Mary’s Anglican sea buckthorn, heartnuts and people who need it. Church on Fredericton’s north more. “We need to make our land side. And once the orchard a place for the community,” she There has long been a com- begins producing, there will said. munity garden next to the be tours and workshops on Archdeacon Kevin Stockall, church. So why not an or- storing, drying, and using the rector of St. Mary’s, was among chard? And berries, nut trees, fruit. the volunteers onsite May 8. From top left: perennial vegetables and herbs There is also a well-crafted He spoke of the vision 75 years Andrew Mathis as well? environmental plan in all this. ago to eventually move the holds a heart nut, His plan’s Phase One came “Part of the design of a parish from Union Street to a one of the nut together May 8 as about three food forest is nitrogen-fixing large plot of land up the hill trees that will dozen volunteers, half from St. plants,” said Andrew. “They in what would become a large inhabit the food Mary’s and half from partners have a symbiotic relationship post-war neighbourhood. forest at St. Mary’s and the community, put doz- with bacteria in the soil.” “We’ve been blessed with Anglican Church ens of trees, berry bushes and Bacteria pulls nitrogen from this tremendous gift,” he said. in Fredericton. other food-producing plants in the air into the soil, allowing “One way to use the land is to Heartnut is a walnut the ground. themselves and surrounding feed people. We know food cross, without the “The hope is it will mature plants to better thrive. insecurity is a significant prob- bitterness. into an amazing food forest for “We’ve staggered nitrogen- lem in New Brunswick. Next two photos: people to come and take what- fixing plants throughout,” he “And the amount of food we volunteers help build ever they need,” said Andrew. said. grow in the province is stun- the food forest on “Hopefully people will use it as Some of the nitrogen-fixing ningly low.” May 8. a park and come and enjoy it.” plants include buffaloberry, Though the food forest will Right: Andrew Andrew’s plan has some goumi berry and sea buck- produce some fruit this sum- Mathis conceived of MCKNIGHT PHOTOS features that illustrate his thorn berry. mer, Kevin’s hope, after about the food forest and commitment to more than just The project has two part- five years, is to see a thriv- brought the project planting a few trees. Swales, ners: the Permaculture Atlantic ing, deer-fenced forest where to life. small ditches next to the fruit Network and the New Bruns- people are welcome to sit, trees, were dug to capture wick Community Harvest enjoy the space, have a picnic, water. Gardens. It also has two spon- take what they require, and if See more photos on page 9 “The water is held in the sors: the Fredericton Commu- they need it, guidance in how swales,” he said. “They’re just nity Foundation and Envirem to use what they’ve picked.

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MISSION IN MOTION: food security

St. Mary’s Food Forest

Clockwise from top left: Hannah and Wolfgang Westner of St. Mary’s mulch a newly planted tree on a berm next to a swale. The swales were built to capture water for the fruit trees; parish members Thomas Geburt, Richard McGee and Ellery Furlong plant a tree; next three photos - volunteers participate in building the food forest during the May 8 kickoff; Archdeacon Kevin Stockall and Ellery Furlong take a short break from shovelling during a very labour-intensive day at St. Mary’s Anglican Church in Fredericton.

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From Zimbabwe to New Brunswick: Welcome, Gwese family!

BY GISELE MCKNIGHT

It took two-and-a-half years, but the Rev. Paul Gwese is finally the rector of the Parish of New Bandon. It was in September, 2018 that Paul reached out to Bishop David Edwards about the vacancy. “The process is a bit cum- bersome,” said Paul. After five failed attempts to secure visas, the diocese got involved by offering legal expertise. “That was very helpful,” said Paul. “There were things we didn’t know. And COVID shut down everything. “It’s actually amazing for us that in the midst of a pandem- ic, we were able to arrive. We thought we may not be able to get anything done.” The trip was not without its hurdles. They could not board their plane in Zimbabwe until all five — Paul, his wife,

Mutsa, and daughters Tanya SUBMITTED PHOTO (16), Tino (13) and Tamu (6) — produced negative COVID tests. The Gwese family was all set for an adventure in coming to Canada. They are settling in to life on the beautiful Bay of Chaleur. From left: Upon arrival in Toronto, Tanya, 16; Tamu, 6; Paul; Tino, 13; and Mutsa. they all took another test and isolated in a hotel. Once the test results came back negative, they were permitted to fly to Moncton. est among them. Paul, 45, is not new to inter- excites them.” question what legacy he was That was in late February “But we appreciate the ef- national travel. He served as He also likes the idea of re- leaving for his children. during a blizzard, but since forts they’ve made for us to be an honorary priest in England turning the favour, so to speak, Now that the shock of win- then, they’ve been settling here. We want to thank God while studying there. after centuries of the West ter has worn off, they are look- into life on the Bay of Chaleur for that love and support.” “I chose Canada in part sending missionaries to Africa. ing forward to summer. They — the girls in school, Mutsa That support is shown by because I wanted to experience The political turmoil and miss family, friends and food, running the house, and Paul stepping up to be the Gwese something new,” he said. “We rampant poverty in Zimbabwe “but if we go back to Zim- getting to know his congrega- family chauffeurs when they thought maybe this would be made the decision to leave babwe, we will miss Canada, tion. need a lift, since they don’t good. easier. He used his background miss New Brunswick,” he said, “We’ve been welcomed and have a vehicle yet. “I learned a lot in different in conflict resolution while liv- laughing. enjoying our time with the “At the present moment, we environments, and I want the ing under a dictatorial regime, “We are grateful for the congregants,” said Paul. are depending on the benevo- same things for my daughters. but felt drawn to a more stable opportunity here,” he said. “We Like his fellow priest, Chris lence of parishioners. They’ve The children love it. They were life for his children. thank Archbishop David, and Tapera in Bathurst, he has been quite generous.” in favour of the move. They “At the end of the day, we thank the people of the Parish found an aging congregation love travelling and seeing are not getting any younger,” of New Bandon for waiting for where his family is the young- WHY CANADA? new places. Curiosity is what he said, adding he began to u s .”

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From Fort McMurray to New Brunswick: Welcome Tapera family!

BY GISELE MCKNIGHT

The Rev. Chris Tapera be- came a priest at the age of 18. We had good jobs. We had Between then and now, he’s had many other vocations as “ everything we wanted. Even well: HR manager; high school now we can’t get everything teacher, headmaster and then school principal at an elite we had in Zimbabwe. But school in Zimbabwe; and when God wants you back, lawyer. He became a lawyer for one you cannot run away. reason: it was his son’s intend- ed career path. When Courage died of renal failure in 2008 at the age of 16, Chris chose law school as a tribute to his son. Chris has earned degrees at She, with Chris and Lisa, • There is less crime in N.B., the University of Zimbabwe, was sponsored for permanent unlike what he experienced in the University of Pretoria and residency by the Government Alberta. “Here we don’t hear the University of South Africa. of the Province of Alberta anything about it.” Right now he’s working on a as part of her job offer. She • Society is much different masters degree in work organi- signed a contract which she in New Brunswick, he said. zation and promotion through cannot break without losing “Here there is still respect. the University of Athabasca. that coveted status. So for now, People here are well-knitted “I keep myself busy,” he as COVID-19 allows, she will together.” said. spend holidays in Bathurst and • Even the temperatures the school year in Fort Mc- upon arrival in early February LEAVING HOME Murray. were warmer than what he had Chris is the new rector in become used to. the Parish of Bathurst, as of COMING TO NEW • He’s barely been shopping this spring, but he’s only here BRUNSWICK since his arrival, because his because of God’s pull to bring “When we first came to congregation has been taking him back into the priesthood. Canada, it was winter time very good care of him. “They He was quite happy in his and I thought ‘the weather’s seem to be in a competition home country. not good for us. We have to go to feed me!” he said, adding Despite the political unrest back home.’ he has outgrown much of his in Zimbabwe, that was not a His wife disagreed, and five wardrobe. consideration for leaving. years later, they have adjusted. Still, he is concerned about “We had good jobs. We had Lisa finished high school and the future of the church here, everything we wanted,” said is a university student in Ed- with its aging congregation. Chris. “Even now we can’t get monton, studying psychology. “I worry about the next 30 everything we had in Zimba- Coming to New Brunswick years. It scares me. There will bwe. But when God wants you was a matter of discovering be no more church,” he said, back, you cannot run away.” more of Canada, meeting adding at 53, he is the youngest As those Spirit-led feelings new people and experiencing in the congregation. began to stir in him, his wife the East Coast lifestyle. He’s “We need to change how

mentioned a return to the MCKNIGHT PHOTOS pleased with what he’s discov- we do things to accommodate priesthood as well. That’s when ered so far. young people,” he said. “We Chris proclaimed, “if God “It’s fascinating. Here in need to find out what they wants me back, it’s not going to The Rev. Chris Tapera, above, during a reading at the Maundy Bathurst it’s a community life, want. We need to fine-tune.” be in this country! Thursday service April 1 at Christ Church Cathedral. He made the very close to my upbringing,” “I was only willing if we left. trip from Bathurst to Fredericton to experience his first diocesan he said. “I feel like I’ve dis- FUTURE PLANS She agreed. So we applied,” he event. At top, he poses for a photo after the service. covered something new and Right now, Chris will be said. exciting.” happy if his wife, and maybe He’s found his parishioners his daughter, are able to join COMING TO CANADA and neighbours lovely and him this summer in Bathurst. Chris sought out for a position genuine. Beyond that, he’d love a trip in the Diocese of Athabasca, “They don’t pretend,” he home to Zimbabwe, if possible. which led to contact with said, adding life in Fort Mc- He will be devoting time to the bishop there, and then five years in Alberta, and he’s enjoy in Canada. Murray was more individual- working with his senior con- St. Thomas Church in Fort now beginning five years in “In Zimbabwe, women are istic. gregation, exercising to lose McMurray. New Brunswick. culturally restricted,” he said. He’s found a whole list of some of the weight he’s gained, Three interviews followed, “I made it very clear I’ll give “I don’t think Lisa wants to go things he is enjoying about and working on drawing in a which included Chris’s wife, this diocese five years,” he said. home either.” New Brunswick: younger group to help ensure Juliate and daughter, Lisa. “Maybe we’ll talk. My wife has Juliate is a kindergarten • It’s cheaper to live here a long future for the Parish of “In the end, they were very different views. She wants to teacher in Fort McMurray, and than in northern Alberta. A Bathurst. happy,” he said. “They said we stay in Canada.” that is where she must stay for cheap house there is $200,000, And if he gets his way, he’ll met their expectations.” Juliate, he said, likes the another three years, meaning but in New Brunswick, you retire home to Zimbabwe in a The plan is to be away from easygoing lifestyle here, as well Chris is on his own in Bathurst can find one for $70,000, he few years. home for 10 years. He’s spent as the independence women for the time being. said.

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Christ Church Cemetery gets a spring facelift

JON TAIT PHOTO

A strong wind and family and friend bubbles helped to make the work day safe on May 1 as teams of volunteers straightened headstones at Christ Church Cemetery, Lower Woodstock, in the Anglican Parish of Woodstock. Inset photo shows the crew during a well-deserved break.

BY SHIRLEY NOSEWORTHY project of the recently formed Jon Tait, and John Wetmore. have been toppled are being ing. A soft brush, plenty of Cemetery Committee, chaired Valerie Wetmore brought cof- straightened and leveled. The water and many hands are all Philippians 2:2 “Make my joy by John D. Wetmore. fee and cookies for the 10 a.m. stones will be stood back up that are needed. (We will be complete by being of the same A huge shoutout to ev- coffee break! Many thanks go on the bases later when the looking for more volunteers mind, maintaining the same eryone involved! The crew to Gordon Acott and Acott ground is dry enough to sup- to help!).” love, united in spirit, intent on members at the cemetery Construction for donating the port a tractor and loader. This The crew was scheduled to one purpose.” were: Armin Hackelsperger, crushed rock that was used to is just the beginning. The work be back May 8 for more. God Thank you to the dedicated, Tammy & Bruce Dunbar, Bob stabilize the headstone bases. is ongoing and will take some bless you all for your faithful energetic team who gathered Kee, Andrew Brown, Richard Chair John Wetmore de- time. service! May 1 at Christ Church Cem- Wetmore, Colden Wetmore, scribed the scope of the work: “A future step will be to re- The Rev. Shirley Noseworthy etery in Lower Woodstock and Wayne Antworth, Norman “Tilted stones and grave move the lichen buildup from is rector in the Parish of toiled for three hours straight- Acott, the Rev. Canon Wal- markers are being straight- many of the stones. This is not Woodstock. ening headstones. This is a ter Williams, Stephen Hall, ened. The bases of stones that difficult, but it is time consum-

Fredericton, but she’s happy attended St. Michael’s and All dren. New with that transition. Angels. Susan is enjoying her new “I worked at the same “I have a lot of good memo- job. diocesan place for 35 years,” she said. ries of St. Michael’s. John “I love it,” she said. “I find “I started in the kitchen and Cathcart was the reverend the atmosphere here very assistant worked my way up to execu- and he was very close to my relaxed. It’s congenial and tive assistant to the board and grandparents, Roy and Carrie team-based.” returns to CEO.” Lunney,” she said. “My son is Right now, she’s learning But when she turned 55 buried there as well.” a great deal about how the Anglicanism earlier this year, she began When she moved to Freder- diocese works, its mission and looking for a slower pace. icton after high school, she got its people. “This job interested me,” she away from the church, but God One of Susan’s main roles is BY GISELE MCKNIGHT said. “This is a solid organi- has been pulling her back. as the initial contact point for zation and it’s faith-based. I parishes, diocesan committees CHERYL JACOBS PHOTO She and her husband, Susan Dickie went from the wanted to get back to Angli- Owen, have begun attend- and team members, so feel free Susan Dickie boardroom of Horizon Health canism and this seemed a great ing Christ Church Cathedral. to give her a call: 459-1801, to part-time synod administra- way to do that.” Between them they have seven ext. 1010. tive assistant in the Diocese of She grew up in Minto and children and four grandchil-

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99th birthday celebration in the Parish of Ludlow & Blissfield

BY MARK MOIR SUBMITTED PHOTOS Feb. 20 of this year was brisk and overcast as Eva Stewart and her two daughters stood in two husbands, she has buried pay tribute. A couple of youth her garage with the door wide seven siblings, a son-in-law from church, along with her open. and her son, Carl. great-niece and great-grand- Always grateful, Eva per- In her earthly journey she son, intercepted cards and gifts sonally wanted to acknowl- has witnessed and experi- while passing out 140 pieces of edge everyone as they drove enced many changes, but the individually wrapped birthday their vehicle, many decorated one constant in her life has cake. with balloons and streamers, been her faith. Eva’s walk with Also joining in the celebra- through her circular driveway, Christ and her weekly atten- tions was Archdeacon Kevin shouting birthday greetings. dance in church, even during Stockall, representing Saint The birthday girl, who has a the current pandemic, are an Mary’s in Fredericton, who flare for fashion, wore a stylish inspiration to each of us. delivered a birthday blessing. winter jacket enhanced with a To show our love and ap- Father Neil Osiowy, our rector, matching scarf. As always, her preciation and to acknowledge presented Eva with two dozen hair was styled and she applied that she still brings joy in our pink roses and a blessing. just a hint of makeup to accent Father’s world, we wanted to We look forward with ex- her natural beauty. A stranger honour the most senior mem- citement to 2022, when hope- would likely guess she was ber of our parish by organizing fully we can come together, celebrating her 70th birthday, a birthday parade. under one roof, to celebrate but they would be wrong. Her church, her family and Eva’s 100th birthday. May God Eva’s story actually began her community responded. continue to bless her with on a bleak, mid-winter day About 50 vehicles gathered to health and happiness. in 1922. Only four years after the 1918 World Pandemic, Eva Stewart, above, at the door of her garage during her 99th this little ray of sunshine was birthday drive-by celebration in February. At top of the page, a bundle of hope. Eva Lenore the long lineup of vehicles, with people from the parish and the was the 4th of 11 children born community who came out to wish Eva a happy birthday. to Howard and Vesta MacKay. She grew up playing on the banks of the upper stretch of the Southwest Miramichi Father Coster at St. Anne’s on After the death of her River in Hayesville, N.B. She Westmorland. They settled in second husband in 2002, her was educated in a one-room Devon with their three chil- daughter Connie and husband school house. Also close by dren, Carl, Connie and Donna. Rick moved in with Eva to help was the United Church of The entire family was very with the household chores. Canada, which she attended active at St. Mary’s. Sadly, Eva Over the past 99 years, Eva and the seed of faith was firmly was widowed in 1984. has been a subject of the Com- planted. Three years later, Eva monwealth under King George When Miss MacKay was married George Stewart. The the V, King Edward the VIII, 17 years of age, she left rural newlyweds returned to her King George the VI and Queen New Brunswick for the bright place of birth and built a com- Elizabeth the II. She has lived lights of Fredericton, attending fortable home overlooking the through the Great Depression, Pond’s Secretarial School. Dur- river just a stone’s throw from Second World War, 16 prime ing this time, Eva met William where she grew up. As a long- ministers and 18 premiers. Donald Humble, a devoted time member of the Anglican She has gone from candle- Anglican from Cross Creek. Church, she became a regular light to electricity, carrying They fell in love, and in at St. Peter’s in Boiestown water to indoor plumbing, 1945, they exchanged wed- and St. James the Greater in travelling on foot to automo- ding vows before family and Ludlow. biles. Besides her parents and

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when Peter couldn’t attend Bible study because he was caring for Betty, the Bible study came to them. “That gave me a great deal of com- fort,” he said.

THE MARRIED LIFE, PART II As a member of the parish, Peter was invited to Barb’s ordination to the diaconate in the fall of 2014 at St. George’s in Moncton. It was as if he saw Barb in a new light that day, which led to a coffee date. He says she asked him out, but that is debatable. By the new year, he was thoroughly peter jubb smitten. He went to Barb’s daughters to ask their permission for him to propose marriage. “They whooped for joy!” he said, though that, too, might be debatable. BY GISELE MCKNIGHT Gurkhas. On Valentine’s Day he took Barb to He left the army a corporal and supper at their favourite café, Cinna- Peter Jubb can be described in many went to work for the Standard Tele- mon Soul, while her daughters waited ways: a veteran of the British Army; a phone Company, using his army trade outside to get a photo. loving husband who cared for his ail- to install telephone exchanges. In fact, “It was a hesitant yes,” he said. ing wife for many years; a fun grand- this became his civilian career. “Someone yelled over, ‘if she says no, father; and a layreader in the Parish I’ll say yes,’” he said, though that, as of Hillsborough Riverside. But most THE MARRIED LIFE well, might be an exaggeration. would also include “clown” in that In 1977, Betty, Peter’s fianceé, chose “I want to get married in Septem- description. his birthday on which to get married, ber,” he told her. “She said, ‘why so If you’ve met him, you’d agree. judging that his Attention Deficit quickly?’ I said, ‘I’m old.’” Peter loves to laugh, loves to chat, Disorder would hamper his ability to In another story which may or loves to tease. That disarming person- remember his anniversary. may not be completely true, Peter ality has helped him seek out locals “She said, ‘you’re so absent-minded. described the day her children moved in Hillsborough to attend the parish’s We’ll get married on your birthday.’ It Barb into his home. monthly community meal — and re- was a joke, but…” said Peter. “Her son said, ‘we’ll move her in, lieve parishioners of their cash to help Upon marriage, he became step- but we’re not going to move her out!’ I pay for it. It’s hard to say no to Peter. dad to Leslie and Shaun, and formed a thought, ‘what have I done?’” It was also that charm that led to bond with both. SUBMITTED PHOTOS Peter is living the life of indulgent his marriage to the Rev. Barb Haire in “I never pushed for the children to grandfather these days. His daughter, 2015. Both widowed, they began dat- accept me,” he said. “As a result, we’ve Leslie, lives in Riverview, and his son, ing after her ordination to the diacon- had a very good, close relationship.” Clockwise from top left: Peter Jubb and the Rev. Barb Haire during a trip to Alberta; Peter during his Shaun, lives in Whitehorse, Yukon. ate. But let’s go back a few years, to Betty’s two sisters had moved to days in the British Army; some of the members of the Parish of Hillsborough Riverside: Peter Jubb, Between them, they have given Peter Peter’s origins in England. Hillsborough, N.B. and in 1979, the Veronica Locke, the Rev. Rob Salloum, the Rev. Barb Haire, John Whitmore, Stephen Marshall. four grandchildren, nine great-grand- Jubb family moved to join them. children, one great-great grandchild, THE ARMY LIFE But by 1984, with a recession hitting and at the time of this interview, two Peter was born in Leeds just before the Canada hard, Betty’s health deterio- MCKNIGHT FILE PHOTO more on the way. From Barb, he has Second World War ended. He grew up rating, and a job offer at home, they inherited five children and five grand- with his parents and two older sisters, returned to the UK. children. who walked him to school everyday “I was a senior technician at and beat up anyone who picked on Yorkshire Electricity Company, then THE PARISH LIFE him (his words!). elevated to third and then second Since getting married in 2015, Peter He left secondary school and went engineer.” has become a diocesan layreader, to work for a couple of years until he In the meantime, Betty had de- crediting Barb for her encouragement. was able to do what he really wanted. veloped Parkinson’s Disease, so he He heads a lot of the community out- At the age of 18, he joined the British accepted an early retirement package. reach and is parish treasurer. He and Army, where he stayed for nine years. “After that I looked after my wife,” “We came over to Canada July 25, for seven years,” said Peter. “Then the there to be near Betty. again-off again. His prayers that day did not lead to warden John Whitmore do a lot of the A communications linesman, his he said, adding Betty was admitted to 2002. The house was all ready for us. doctor said, ‘we’ve reached the limit of “When you make an oath before “They say there are no atheists a sudden about-face in his life. heavy lifting in the parish. postings in the 1960s and 70s were a nursing home in 2001. It worked out really good. I kept Betty what you can offer her.’” God, that’s exactly what you do,” he in foxholes, and that’s true,” he said. “It was a gradual change, not like “We are very fortunate that we varied: Cyprus, North Africa (Libya), But the children and Betty’s sisters home and looked after her myself.” Peter and Betty had a frank discus- said. “When you’re in those situations, you I’d seen the light. More like a shallow have two layreaders and two that can Malta, Northern Ireland, Singapore were all in Canada and she was feeling Betty was happy to see her family sion, where she realized the reality of The disease finally took Betty in say a lot of prayers.” slap on the back of the head,” he said, preach,” said Peter. “We have Rob (the and Germany. the isolation. He was also dissatisfied again and her quality of life improved. the situation and what her condition 2013, but Peter sums up their life to- Because of the war, Peter had describing God’s presence in his life. Rev. Rob Salloum) every other week, Northern Ireland was the most de- with Betty’s nursing care. “Being around her grandchildren demanded. When it came time to sign gether this way: “Neither of us missed never been baptised, so an army padre He began attending his local and we occasionally let Barb preach.” manding and frightening, with bullets Then Peter got an offer he could and great-grandchildren for those the paperwork, though Betty could no out on anything. We had no regrets baptised him. But it wasn’t until Betty church, St. James, got involved, helped He hesitated a moment before sum- hitting his Jeep as he delivered mes- not refuse. Leslie’s husband, a builder, years — the end result was her happi- longer sign her name, “she made her whatsoever.” was very ill in the UK that things got out and took an Alpha course. All ming up his life in Hillsborough and sages to police headquarters in Belfast. offered to build them a wheelchair ac- ness,” he said. mark on the paper, to help me with serious between God and Peter. that, back in 1988, put him on a new, marriage to Barb. He spent a total of three years there, cessible house on the Salem Road near On Sundays when Betty was feeling the guilt,” said Peter. THE ANGLICAN LIFE “Leslie had been visiting and I had much more serious Christian path. It’s “I’m living in God’s country — Al- and lost a fellow soldier to a suspected Hillsborough, 2,500 miles from their well, Peter would take her to St. Mary’s Peter developed a routine, arriving Peter was raised an Anglican in the dropped her off at Glasgow Airport,” stuck. bert County — and I’m now married IRA bullet. home in England. Anglican Church, which installed a at Lakeview Manor every day to watch Parish of Batley, attending a church said Peter. “I drove past a church, and When he and Betty moved back to to the Reverend Mother. I just do as The highlight in Singapore was “He gave us the land and gave us ramp so she could access the building. the news, and then Coronation Street, with history going back to the 1200s. I don’t know why, but I had this over- Hillsborough, they were welcomed I’m told!” he said. “We love each other jungle warfare training, taught by the house at cost,” said Peter. “I managed to keep her at home with his wife. He also volunteered As an adult, his Christian walk was on whelming feeling to stop and go in.” warmly at St. Mary’s. During the times dearly — she tolerates me.”

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How’s the pandemic treating you?

Parishes weigh in cancelled. “We were hurting a bit until on their financial we got federal government and worship status grants,” said parish treasure Trevor Fotheringham. “Then after more than more parishioners switched a year of life with from envelopes to e-Offering and we set up e-Transfers. That COVID-19 helped a little.” Early on, wardens checked BY GISELE MCKNIGHT the church every day, since parishioners were dropping off For more than a year, our offering envelopes. churches have faced unprec- Their biggest loss turned edented challenges — closed out to be loose offerings. buildings, isolated parishio- “Even with funerals and ners, the need for video exper- weddings, we’d get a degree of tise to produce online services, donations. That has been a big to name a few. loss,” he said. Finances have also been a Despite this, they main- major worry, particularly in tained their commitment to the beginning. They remain help ease the financial burden a worry for some parishes, of a parish in need. They also but others have found ways to benefited from decreased utili- cope. Government subsidies, ties with the church closed. e-Offering, e-Transfers (via on- JOHN MCARTHUR ON UNSPLASH.COM The two main stressors at line banking) and an attitude this point are the present and among parishioners that this the future. For a year now, the is not the time to stop giving rector, wardens and treasurer have all been substantial in our year-end — $4,000. The and the parishioners. have done much of the heavy keeping parishes going. Paul Kaye, reporting for the federal government gave us “I’m not too shy to stand up lifting, with committees and The Diocesan Finance Parish of Minto & Chipman almost $8,000. With all the in church and say, ‘the benevo- teams inactive. Committee suggested high- Early on last year I had some donations via e-Offering and lent fund needs your money.’ “Everything has been on lighting some of the good news large concerns. Once the kinks the others dropped off by our Fortunately, no one takes hold, and we’re now saying they had been hearing. were worked out by the Dioc- regulars, we ended the year offence. we’re getting tired,” said Trevor. esan Synod and the [subsidy] in much better shape than I “Giving on the benevolent An uncertain future also Susan Jack, reporting for the form was filled out for each might have expected. side took off,” said Peter. “From looms. When people are freely Parish of Lancaster month, things seemed to go announcements in church able to attend church, the Our 2020 offerings actu- very well. The Parish of Hillsborough and people seeing what we’re question is, will they? ally increased by 1.9 per cent From March to September Riverside has managed to doing.” “When we’re finally through over 2019, which was the first things were grim in my mind weather the pandemic quite At first, they wondered if with this pestilence, how many increase since 2017. Thanks to at least, but by the end of the well. The small congregation their outreach would have to parishioners are going to the [federal] wage subsidy, our year we were in decent shape. of 25 has dug deep, not only stop, but they found the need return?” he asked, a question income actually increased by One thing that contributed for their two church buildings, was even greater due to CO- that is no doubt on every par- 10.1 per cent year over year. to this was the e-Offering but also for their community, VID-19. A family whose house ish’s mind. Anecdotally I would at- which continued throughout the support of which plays a burned, a couple of veterans tribute my church’s result to the whole experience. central role in parish life. needing help, and others have Eva Stewart, reporting for the several things: Over and above these of- “When the pandemic hit, benefitted from the fund. Parish of Ludlow and Bliss- • Very quickly moved to ferings there were a number we had a 15 per cent drop in One of their mainstays had field recording a service (includ- of our parishioners not on e- giving,” said parish treasurer been a monthly community For the past 12 months during ing music) which was avail- Offering that would make their Peter Jubb. supper, but it’s switched to a COVID-19, church worship able on YouTube each Sunday. monthly donations anyway. Through the first few weeks takeout meal. At first, they had has been a lot different for us Our rector regularly sends an We also had one person join and months, “they realized if 50 takers, but the number has in the Parish of Ludlow and email with a link. This ser- our parish and began e-Offer- they wanted their church to climbed to 77. The next one Blissfield. vice included an overview of ing as well. We also lost one. survive, they had to keep giv- is lasagna, Caesar salad and With all the social distanc- outreach that was continuing One little story is that one ing,” he said of parishioners. dessert. ing and wearing of masks dur- as well as providing options to of our oldest parishioners only At the time, there were During the past year, they ing services, this has created continue your offering. came a couple of times during four people signed up for e- received two top-ups from the a huge strain on attendance at • Live-streaming the service 2020 but when she did, she Offering. Now there are 10 — a federal government. Regular regular worship services. once we could gather safely brought a stack of envelopes to marked improvement. Donors giving has remained stable, However, we find with the and posting that on YouTube. put in the plate. can also give through an e- and the benevolent fund has online services which our An email goes out with that The last time that happened Transfer. been enriched with extra funds rector, Father Neil Osiowy, has link on Sundays. last year was Dec. 27. She did “We’re at 90 to 100 per cent for extra community needs. been doing every Sunday, we • Regular newsletters not stay but dropped off her of normal giving,” said Peter. have acquired a large audience emailed/mailed to parishioners bundle of envelopes before the Parish operations are one In the Parish of Fundy and of people viewing the services • Phone calls – especially end of the year. part of the financial picture. the Lakes, the pandemic and this is very encouraging early on in the pandemic. Further, we have a number The other is their benevolent complicated the parish’s plan for our parish. • Added the ability to of former parishioners who fund, a seemingly bottomless to pay back a loan they had for At first, we were a bit e-Transfer offerings which is make yearly donations which purse that gets refilled by the renovations. Card parties, one very popular. also made a big difference to generosity of the community of the fundraisers, had to be Finances continued on page 17

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Pandemic finances: Many parishes are finding little difference

Finances continued from page A year of COVID-19 has left the homily and delivered them 16 the Parish of Denmark pretty to homes. They’ve also been much the same as usual. There able to access online services worried about the financial have been ups and downs, produced by other parishes. picture of our parish with so of course, but the $3,800 in “It’s a lot of hard work but few people being able to at- government subsidies helped. it’s worth it,” said Caroline. tend; however, we have done The diocese has been helping “I’d say people are accessing extremely well financially parishes access federal finan- the videos but we don’t see the during this COVID-19 period. cial support throughout the donations coming in, but we’re Our church treasurer, along pandemic. not too bad off.” with some of our parishioners, “Thank God for Ben has worked diligently keeping [Bourque, Diocesan staff],” Georgie Keith, reporting for in touch with parishioners, said Caroline Staal. “I’d never the Parish of Sussex arranging to pick up their of- know how to do that,” she said On March 16, 2020 when ferings on an ongoing basis. of the application process. Bishop David announced that Because of this, we have The parish has been down no services or meetings could been able to maintain our by about $3,000 in envelope take place until at least Palm Diocesan Shared Ministry and SUBMITTED PHOTO giving and also down in loose Sunday, I thought of the par- have a strong bank balance. coin offerings. able of Jesus calming the seas. This is even after installing Informal, outdoor fellowship after the Sunday service is popular “We just didn’t see that We were and are in a storm radiant heaters and a new fur- in Sussex. last year,” she said. “And we with COVID-19. nace at St. Andrew’s Church, haven’t been able to fundraise. After a few days of calming Doaktown and completed ren- With older people, it takes down, praying and restoring ovations at St. Peter’s church The parish is 99 per cent se- “Generally, we are better off more effort with the pandemic my faith, I was guided by the prior to sale closing. niors over 80 years of age and than forecast to be at this restrictions. Holy Spirit, our rector, the Rev. We are now in the process they pretty much stayed in and point,” said treasurer Harold “The government grants Canon Tom Stradwick, and of installing a new furnace at did not move about other than McInnis at St. Mary and St. balanced it out.” our associate priest, Rev. Dana St. James The Greater, Ludlow for the medicines and grocer- Bartholomew in Saint John. The situation at the parish Dean. Using an iPad, we began and we currently have most of ies. “Loose offerings are down, has been complicated by two recording services to be posted the funds for the completion of We do not have e-Offering but reimbursements are up. of their three buildings being on Facebook for Sunday this project. as no one has internet other And building maintenance in one health zone, and one in services to meet our spiritual We feel really blessed in than a handful. I believe most costs are down.” another. Some have been on needs. our parish and thankful that everyone did tune in to ser- Harold believes that good lockdown, some in red, some Our parishioners also we did not have to rely on the vices on TV but not necessar- news is due in part to their ac- in orange — almost all at the needed guidance on the tem- Wage Loss Subsidy to carry us ily Anglican services. ceptance of e-Transfers, some- same time — which has com- poral “things.” We developed through the past year. Al- This COVID will have an thing they push consistently plicated not only the finances, an email list of congregants, though we did receive some as- everlasting effect on the parish via the parish newsletter. but the services as well. and for those without e-mail, sistance through wage subsidy, now and into the future, I be- “We’ve had a point-of-sale Without a priest for much there were postal mailouts it was not a large amount. lieve, in keeping the churches debit machine at the church of 2020, they relied on their twice monthly. operating. Serious decisions or for a long time — that’s down few layreaders and on the Rev. We encouraged people to Charles Bell, reporting for the recommendations will have to — but technological methods Harold Boomer from Wood- continue with their offerings Parish of Canterbury/Benton/ be made once everyone is able allow people to do it remotely stock, but he could not cross through the drop-off box at the Kirkland to gather in church. from home. It’s a definite plus. zone boundaries during the church, the postal service and Here in our parish, we did not This parish did not receive “Generally speaking, God’s worst spikes in cases. e-Transfers (new to Trinity). fare very well during COVID. federal government aid. We hand is providing. And we “He’s been very good. He Our e-Offerings participants This parish is spread out over have a retired cleric who before speak about tithing without sends the homily and read- increased slightly. miles and very difficult to COVID came into the parish ramming it down people’s ings,” said Caroline. “We had The Diocesan participation gather. The churches are too twice a month for services. throats.” very sporadic services from in the Government of Canada small to have services and to Since COVID he did not feel They have also received fed- April to November.” Wage Subsidy was helpful in practise distancing other than safe, with his health problems, eral government support, but Denmark is a small, rural that we did not lay off any Canterbury church. to continue. “that’s not the overall reason” parish with few parishioners, employees. The bishop was up for a for having a good year. which again complicates the Noticing that our parish- service back in November and Parish of Coldbrook delivery of worship services. it was not very well attended. – St. Mary Parish of Denmark Some have made copies of Finances continued on page 18

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Initial fears about finances were largely unfounded

Finances continued from page Physical changes took place. 17 In order to utilize space in our church, vestry approved ioners were feeling detached the temporary removal of six Book of Condolences and lonely, Tom and Dana, as pews. well as several parishioners, Using chairs, groups and made phone calls. We added meetings could be scheduled the midweek prayers and chat as permitted by Public Health as well, and for several months guidelines. We closed the gym we recorded Sunday School complex area to save heating sessions in which we cooked, and cleaning costs. did crafts and even cut Sam- The sanctuary part of the son’s (Dana’s) hair. church was rearranged to In order to open the church accommodate cantors. Pews for services, WorkSafe NB were arranged and a tempo- required an Operational Plan rary altar table was moved to which was developed in great the forefront. detail. Vestry, sexton, groups With granted permission (ACW and MU), Altar Guild, to receive Holy Communion bible/book studies, screeners in two kinds, individual glass accessed training sessions on wine cups were purchased. the protocols. These changes were accepted Finally in September we felt by the congregants after being we were comfortable to have guided by God and led by the people in the church during Holy Spirit. the recordings. People made Although our social gather- MARIE MURPHY PHOTOS reservations and a seating ings were curtailed, we man- plan was used to ensure social aged to hold a few refreshment distancing. times in the parking lot. Upon the death of HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, on April 9, the Did we stumble in the A drive-by horn honking Rev. Thomas Nisbett made available a Book of Condolences at St. Andrew’s recordings or close because of anniversary celebration and Anglican Church, Newcastle-Miramichi, for people of the community to sign. Public Health requirements? a walkthrough farewell party Shown here below, masked, is Canon Richard Steeves offering his condolences. Sure, we did! But Jesus was were a few attempts to look walking beside us, encouraging beyond the “normal” and have us to move forward each time. faith guided by the Holy Spirit We managed to hold three that we were following all the Christmas Eve services (one rules to celebrate. of which was recorded) and Funerals have been through record our annual Cantata the funeral homes because for posting on the Trinity’s we were not able to offer Live Facebook page on Christmas streaming. We pray we are fol- morning. lowing God’s will. It was during this time Feeling God’s call to a new we realized we were being ministry at St. Peter’s on-the- called to further growth. Our Rock in Kirkland Lake, our Facebook views showed we rector resigned. Tom and were being seen across Canada Nancy have since moved. He and the numbers were ranging left us in the capable hands of from 115-425, depending on Dana. the post. We are moving toward an Trinity purchased audio- exciting new ministry planned visual equipment to be able to by God. What we need to do record from the back of the is pray, have faith and discern church. Now we are in the pro- what He wants us to do as we cess of learning (and stumbling “go and tell.” through) live streaming. We remember Jesus’ words There is more to learn, but in Mark 5:41: “Why are you small steps and faith will help so afraid? Do you still have us grow in this new age. As no faith?” as He spoke to the well, Zoom has become part of disciples after He calmed the life. We are so blessed. raging storm. In order to help us dur- We must reflect on these ing COVID and to move to words as we claim and pro- the post-COVID time, Tom claim our faith moving for- led several sessions to help us ward in this “new normal.” understand what getting out Trinity is truly blessed of the storm might look like and have found many means through the study called “Sur- to move out of the fears of viving COVID.” With so many COVID and into acceptance of folks interested, he did it four ways to move forward. different times.

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Layreader Donna Mulholland, a veteran with over 30 years of service who has worked with many bishops during her time, Oromocto was surprised during the Easter morning service at St. John the Evangelist Church in the Parish of Oromocto & Maugerville. Donna received her Diocesan Layreader certificate/license and scarf and was clearly touched by the new designation.

Parish of Minto & Chipman

CATHERINE KEIZER HARNISH PHOTOS

Fr. Stephen Harish and layreader Paul Kaye participate in the Easter Vigil (Easter Eve) at St. Michael and All Angels, Minto, Parish of Chipman & Minto.

A celebration of new ministry service was held April 18 at St. Michael and All Angels, Minto, Parish of Minto & Chipman for the Rev. Stephen Harnish. From left: Archdeacon Kevin Stockall, Archbishop David Edwards, Alexa Kaye, Fr. Stephen Harnish (back), Catherine Campbell (front), Bonnie Anderson (back), Dot Moore and Paul Kaye.

Parish of Minto & Chipman

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Reduce energy, save money! Diocesan projects adding up

5th Mark of Mission: To strive to safeguard the integrity of creation and sustain and renew the life of the earth

BY JIM KNIGHT and lower cost operations all around for years to come. Climate change has been rec- This NB Power program is ognized by General Synod as a available to all parishes — and global emergency. to parishioners — for institu- While overshadowed in tional or commercial facili- recent months by the COVID ties that would benefit from pandemic, climate change con- improved energy efficiency. tinues to wreak havoc on our The Business Rebate ecosystems, disproportionately Program does not require an impacting the most vulnerable energy audit. human and other populations. The program provides Your Diocesan Property this 25 per cent incentive for Committee, in addition to heating, cooling, ventilation, helping manage property is- kitchen and other equipment sues in compliance with the that replaces older, less ef- Anglican Church Act, provides ficient models. assistance and advice with Parishes that have churches respect to opportunities to or halls that would benefit manage our properties in a from envelope upgrades — in- sustainable manner in recogni- sulation, air sealing, windows, JIM KNIGHT PHOTO tion of Mark of Mission #5. doors or other components — Recently, for example, we can still access the Commercial Volunteers Don Pinnell and Peter Jacobs install new LED lighting in the dining hall at have worked with Camp Medley Buildings Retrofit Program at Camp Medley in April as part of the camp’s energy upgrades. to find ways to reduce their the same web site. energy consumption, costs and This program does require carbon footprint while replacing an energy audit and the incen- building components that were tives are based on the estimat- Anglican facilities that have participated in NB Power programs due or overdue for replacement. ed energy savings. Numerous The projects in progress parishes have already success- Church of the Resurrection, Grand Bay-Westfield include a new boiler, hot water fully participated. St. Margaret’s Church heaters, dishwasher, LED light- These programs can be Christ Church (Parish) Church ing and electronic controls. readily accessed through the Cathedral Memorial Hall These projects, which were NB Power “Save Energy” web required to allow the camp to site: https://www.saveenerg- St. Luke’s, Portland continue to operate reliably ynb.ca/en/save-energy/ (see Former All Saints, East Saint John (Diocese) and safely, came in at a total Commercial). 116 Princess Street (Catapult Café) cost of just over $62,000. On the same site, under Good Shepherd, Florenceville-Bristol While this is a large sum, Residential, the Total Home St. John’s Church Hall, Oromocto (NB Power; Liberty) we were able to participate Energy Program can be ac- in the NB Power “Business cessed by parishes wanting to Camp Medley Rebate Program” that provides improve the energy efficiency a 25 per cent energy efficiency and comfort of their rectories. incentive on eligible costs. Similar to the commercial Those incentives ($13,700), programs, the incentives can Finally, for those parishes John to install a new high ef- heating oil equipment. along with the partial HST be very timely if there are oth- that have access to natural gas, ficiency natural gas-fired heat- In New Brunswick, both rebate, reduced our costs to er renovations happening or if this energy option has declined ing system at Catapult Café natural gas and propane can less than $45,000. building components are due significantly in cost over the (former Anglican Bookstore) be cheaper and cleaner than These projects will reduce for replacement. This program last two years. Liberty Utilities at little or no net expense electricity that still relies on camp energy costs by about involves a $99 energy assess- is also making incentives avail- thanks to contributions from coal and heavy fuel oil-based $9,500 per year and reduce ment by an NB Power contrac- able for the addition of new Liberty and NB Power. generation. maintenance costs associated tor, one of the best investments natural gas equipment. Direct use of natural gas for If you have any questions, with frequent repairs to the old a parish could make. These incentives can be in space and hot water heating please feel free to contact the equipment being replaced. There is also a Low Income addition to NB Power incen- typically results in a reduced Diocesan Property Committee The simple payback on these Energy Saving program that tives for the same equipment. carbon footprint, as well as at: [email protected] projects will be about 4.6 years parishes can help any low in- We were able to work with lower costs, as this equipment Jim Knight is chair of the and will result in improved come parishioners to access. Outflow Ministries in Saint is more efficient than home Diocesan Property Committee.

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How do we appreciate God’s great gift to us?

5th Mark of Mission: To strive to safeguard the integrity of creation and sustain and renew the life of the earth

BY MARIAN LANGHUS

Water is the basis of all life on earth. Pouring water over the head of one being baptized is central to our Christian faiths. Environmental challenges related to water exist all over the world. Flooding, erosion, sea level rise, stagnation and disease, sewage, and drought all are related to water. How do we, in this beautiful land of abundance, appreciate God’s great gift to us? I offer that in the summer of 2020, in our own lush province of New Brunswick, we experi- JOHN M. EVEN / USGS/WIKIMEDIA COMMONS enced a drought that had the potential to be more severe. Many water wells dried up and others had very slow recharge rates. Some of us tal science at both the high changing of ocean currents are experienced just an inkling of school and university level. all topics of concern. what it would be like to have One subject that the public One quarter of the earth’s no water for our homes. needs refreshing on is the population lives in coastal Rivers in the province hit water cycle. regions. As sea levels rise, an all-time low in places, and Many people have a simplis- migration from the coasts will toxic blue-green algae blooms tic view that water just evapo- account for a large increase in occurred in parts of the river rates up and rains down, and poverty in the world’s popula- (as did other algae). that the amount of water in the tion. We came close to seeing cycle is finite and secure. That As sea levels rise, saltwater what it would be like to live is simply not the case. incursion could ruin coastal with water shortages here in We have to realize that the freshwater reservoirs putting the Maritimes. water used in cooking, clean- increasing pressure on water This drastic change in water ing, agriculture and industry is resources. conditions might possibly not coming back to earth as we Humans have caused these SUBMITTED PHOTO make us sympathetic with want to believe. problems. Can they be fixed? people who suffer from water Large corporations are buy- Could reduction in greenhouse Marian’s grandson plays in a puddle during a rainstorm. Above, shortages and poor water qual- ing up water sources and much gases be enough? the water cycle, which many learned about in elementary school ity in remote places in Canada of the polluted waters cannot Our understanding of the science class. What we might have forgotten, or never learned, and around the world. be remediated. carbon cycle is being chal- is that once water is used in cooking, cleaning, agriculture and It is not just the threat of We need to think about wa- lenged constantly. industry, it cannot be purified and reused. having insufficient water. Pol- ter in the ocean too. Increased Massive fires in Siberia luted waters can lead to many carbon dioxide makes ocean in the summer of 2020 not diseases, and, moreover, rob water acidic. only added carbon to the people of their dignity. When this happens, the atmosphere but the exposed In February 2021, an microorganisms at the base of permafrost is adding to the unprecedented cold wave left the food chain cannot form or level of CO2. We can, however, recognize deep meaning to “Cry of the 14 million people in Texas maintain shells. Scientists are just now how water, or lack thereof, Earth, Cry of the Poor” than without drinking water. Corals reefs are being de- reporting that when forests are relates to the world at large. water. Burst water pipes and com- stroyed around the world. The flooded by the sea, not only do My deepened understand- I feel this truly reinforces promised water systems gave quality of water in our coastal they stop taking in CO2, but ing of Earth’s waters comes the Fifth Mark of Mission. residents across the deep south zones is changing to the extent they also release it. from studying Pope Francis’ pause to consider the fragile that kelp and sea grass are dis- Clearly, we do not fully Encyclical, Laudato Si’, “Praise Marian Langhus, Ph.D. nature of our water networks. appearing at alarming rates. understand the mechanisms of be to you, my Lord.” (Geology) lives and worships in I am a scientist. As a Melting of polar ice caps, greenhouse gases or the role of I can think of nothing more the Parish of Gagetown. teacher, I taught environmen- accelerating sea level rise, humans in the water cycle. tangible to discuss that brings

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How to find a

BYsaint TERENCE CHANDRA

ver the past year we have witnessed the discrediting of at Oleast two towering Christian leaders and their ministries: On the protestant side, Ravi Zacharius, the world renowned Christian apologist and author of dozens of best-selling books; and, on the Catholic side, Jean Vanier, founder of the global L’Arche Community. After a cursory glance at any of their writings, you’ll immediately see just how strik- ingly different these two men were from one another. Yet, despite their differenc- es, they had at least two things in common: (1) a dark side MCKNIGHT PHOTO Inside Westminster Abbey in London, UK which, in both cases, involved the calculating, premeditated sexual abuse of several women and (2) an aura of great fied but lazy. sess an unearthly charisma saintliness — one which they What I am saying is this: that draws strangers to their managed to retain even to the There is a world of difference There is a world of difference side. None of them radiate a moment of their deaths. between striving to live a kind of supernatural goodness. It is quite possible that this saintly life (something which between striving to live a saintly They are largely unknown and saintly aura was something “ uncelebrated, and will most all Christians have been called they had consciously crafted to do) and striving to achieve a life (something which all Chris- likely remain so throughout over the course of their many reputation for saintliness. tians have been called to do) the course of their lives. But all years of ministry. Or, to put it Over the centuries, many of them are saintly. bluntly, Jean Vanier and Ravi Christian leaders — from high and striving to achieve a reputa- They are not saints because Zacharius — aside from their profile megachurch pastors to they act in a saintly fashion. more obvious vices — also garden-variety country priests tion for saintliness. Rather, they act in a saintly likely coveted honour and — have pursued this second fashion because they are saints. admiration. goal with a fierce and singular In other words, their saintly lives I suspect that they both passion. are ordinary lives lived in grate- took a certain delight in being In fact, as a church leader, I ful response to a holiness that regarded by others as extraor- myself have wrestled with this has been bestowed upon them dinarily noble, wise and good. temptation. However, this is to be a saint does not mean We have witnessed people by Christ — a holiness that they Who wouldn’t? not a goal that our Lord would perpetually radiating a lov- welcome the unwelcome into did nothing to earn or achieve. And we — desperate to see have us pursue. ing, beatific aura. It does not their own homes — providing This is saintliness. It is not nobility, wisdom and goodness Instead, the Master calls us involve the possession of an shelter and companionship to the counterfeit saintliness that embodied in this fallen world to a more genuine saintliness irresistible charisma that draws those who bear some of soci- we’re tempted to pursue. It has — were happy to oblige them, — one which is, in many ways, people into our social circles or ety’s gravest stigmas. nothing to do with “auras” or bestowing upon them the hon- even more difficult to achieve fills the pews of our churches. We have witnessed ordinary “charisma” or “allure” or “mag- our which they so craved. that its counterfeit. He even Rather, to be a saint means people walk alongside refugee netism.” It is not the saintliness I’m not suggesting that the shows us what such a life of to engage in simple, day- families in the first few steps of of a renowned church leader, church’s historical practice of saintliness looks like. to-day acts of humble, self- the long and difficult journey whether upright or disgraced. singling out certain people for After having shared a final sacrificial service. Rarely will of making this country their It is a saintliness bestowed their faithful obedience to the meal with his closest friends, we be praised for such “foot home — driving them to ap- by Christ himself and mani- way of Christ and calling them we are told that Jesus rose from washings” — and so much the pointments, filling out reams fested in simple acts of thank- “saints” is misguided or wrong. the table, “took off his outer better. True saintliness, in most of government paperwork on less, self-sacrificial service. I’m also not suggesting that clothing, and wrapped a towel cases, involves toiling away in their behalf and looking after May we all have the humil- we should simply assume, around his waist. After that, he obscurity. their children. ity to pursue such saintliness as a matter of course, that poured water into a basin and Over the years, Jasmine We know of women who in our own lives. every person we’re tempted began to wash his disciples’ and I have witnessed such have offered guidance, service The Rev. Terence Chandra to admire is secretly living a feet, drying them with the saintliness all around us — and mentorship to young, sin- and his wife, the Rev. Jasmine dreadful double life of exploi- towel that was wrapped around particularly since we moved to gle moms, struggling to raise Chandra, run an inner-city tation and abuse. Such a level him.” (John 13:4-5) inner-city Saint John to launch their children on their own. ministry in uptown Saint John of cynicism is not only unjusti- Here, Jesus shows us that Pennies and Sparrows. None of these people pos- called Pennies and Sparrows.

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Family fundraiser planned to support AFC’s Say Yes! to Kids campaign

Parishes encouraged to join the team!

The Diocese of Fredericton has hoped there would be surpris- joined forces with the Anglican es that would put the fun in Foundation of Canada’s (AFC) fundraising. And Fredericton Say Yes! to Kids campaign for has definitely surprised us!” an Epic Online Games Night Organizers of the Freder- MISSION IN MOTION: community and Fundraiser on June 4 to icton Helping Families team

benefit ministry and outreach are partnering with Saint John MCKNIGHT FILE PHOTOS to children and families across Inner City Youth Ministry to the diocese. spread the word and generate “In our diocese, we have a some buzz around the June ABOVE: Inner City Youth Ministry’s lunch program for local schools gets a lot of volunteer help with long history of Saying Yes! to 4 games night. “The ICYM packing the brown bag lunches. Here Sailor 3rd Class Ben Hallewell and Acting Sub Lt. Jason Stephen, Kids,” says David Edwards, volunteer family has grown both from the Naval Reserves; and Joe O’Leary of the Knights of Columbus, do the packing. Archbishop of Fredericton, as a result of the pandemic,” BELOW: Erin Rideout and the Rev. Jasmine Chandra drop off a box filled with everything needed “Whether it’s ensuring every says Erin Rideout, director of for a fun night: supper ingredients, books, games, conversation starters and snacks. This drop off is child who wants to, has a ICYM. “This includes some part of the Family Connection program ICYM runs with Pennies and Sparrows (Jasmine & Terence chance to go to summer camp, enthusiastic fundraisers. The Chandra). or coming together for special opportunity to partner with BOTTOM: Some of the items that go into the Family Connection boxes. events, such as ‘Strike Out the national Say Yes! to Kids Hunger,’ Fredericton is a dio- effort has come at a great time.” cese which believes in support- In terms of its service and ing children and youth.” outreach to children and fami- “We are all very concerned lies in Saint John, ICYM has about how COVID-19 has grown a slate of remarkably impacted young people in strong and creative programs Canada,” says Clyde Spinney, that have only grown and AFC’s diocesan representa- matured in the wake of the tive. “This national campaign pandemic. is meant to have local impact Rideout says Saint John by supporting champions for has one of the highest rates of children, youth, and family child poverty in the country ministry right here in New and that the team’s emphasis Brunswick.” on funding families marks an Spinney sees this campaign intentional shift in language. as an extension of AFC’s gen- “Poverty is all around us,” erosity and commitment to the explains Rideout, “but we don’t diocese, “which has included want to dwell on that. We want support for the Diocesan to place the focus on building Choir School, the new build- resilient families. This is an ing at St. John the Evangelist excellent opportunity to share Church, the amphitheatre that message locally as well as at Camp Medley, the Play nationally.” Park Project in Grand Bay- Since 2011, and the launch Westfield, the renewal project of the Kids Helping Kids Fund, at St. Mary’s, the restoration AFC has championed the of historic St. Anne’s Chapel, cause of children, youth, and the 12-12-12 ministry training young adults in Canada with project and the Deep Roots investments totaling over $1 conference with Michael Frost million. Canon Rois says AFC in 2019.” will rely on the strength of its “The Anglican Foundation granting program to quickly of Canada is inspired by the turn around Say Yes! to Kids Diocese of Fredericton’s ambi- campaign proceeds by funding tious $50,000 goal, and the a Request for Proposals (RFP) youth in the Diocese of Fred- creativity of the Epic Games for youth-focused initiatives in ericton is very timely. It feels Night,” says the Rev. Canon Dr. fall 2021. great to be able to partner with link below, look for the Fred- their goal to help children in Judy Rois, executive director Shawn Branch, parish AFC to support young people.” ericton Helping Families event their communities. For more of AFC. development officer for the Organizers of the Fredericton and donate as you can: www. information, please contact “When we imagined the diocese, says, “To have a fresh Helping Families Epic Games anglicanfoundation.org/kids. Erin Rideout by phone 506- peer-to-peer campaign we had source of funding for ministry Night event are asking people Please support the Freder- 647-9813 or email: icymsj@ no idea what to expect. We and outreach to children and and parishes to go to the page icton Helping Families team in gmail.com .

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Parishioners of all ages from the Parish of Gagetown joined in the planting of five different species of trees around the church and cemetery on May 2 at St. John’s Anglican Church. Prayers were said as part of the planting. Tree planting Photos by Lora McKinney and Marian Langhus

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Reflections on the deconsecration of St. George’s Church, Upper Gagetown

“as told by” Annabelle Warren (1911-1995)

As I sit here listening to Arch- Gertrude McIntyre and Bar- bishop David Edwards officiate bara Cruickshank continued the closing of our little church instructing children until 1986. in Upper Gagetown on April In more recent times Margie 24, 2021, I can’t help but think Cruickshank helped organize of the activities that I expe- a Vacation Bible School in rienced here with my family, Upper Gagetown from 2008 to friends, and neighbours. 2019. Attending the deconsecra- I was a member of St. tion has a certain meaning for George’s Church Guild for me as I missed the consecra- about 50 years. We did all tion service by Bishop Moor- kinds of activities such as head on Nov. 14, 1945, due to quilting and crafts. We sup- my giving birth to my daugh- ported efforts outside of Upper ter, Inez. Gagetown with donations to Seeing her and her sisters, the Lions Club, the Oromocto Saundra, and Rhoda, here Food Bank, and Gagetown today gives me reason to pause School. and smile, and even cry a few The ladies had beautiful tears. handwriting that was a joy to Looking at this church with see on the cards they sent on its simple arches and open many occasions. Such kindly design, you wouldn’t know that notes they would write with it was built by men who, upon their get well and sympathy returning from the Second cards. They would also bring World War, decided to build food and flowers to those in a place of worship in Upper need. Gagetown. We had time then for I remember the first year weekly get-togethers when being barely able to move in we would make quilts, some the aisle as it held the steeple. of which were raffled off for Cecil Patton, the main carpen- money to support our various ter, finished the steeple inside causes. and had it taken out through Our biggest effort of the the west wall. year was the turkey supper

With the help of an im- held on the last Sunday of ALL PHOTOS SUBMITTED mense timber tripod, block- September. The cooking and and-tackle, and a team of baking that went into that donkeys supplied by David event was truly a community St. George’s Church Confirmation, June 23, 1950. The photo was taken in front of Russell and Jesse Appleby, the steeple was fitted effort with local produce and Brigg’s house, next door to the church. Left to right: Rev. Herbert J. Hoyt, Glenna Coy (11), Frances on top of the tower. the family effort of peeling McIntyre (11), Maureen McKay (11), Annette Coy (12), Abigail Grant (12), Doug Coy (13), Murray The men of the parish built potatoes, apples, pumpkin, and Warman (13), Keith Hamilton (13), Bedford McIntyre (14), Eddy McIntyre (16), 2 unidentified adults. this church and many male squash. The event built com- ABOVE: St. George’s today. BELOW: This photo was taken after 1946, when the tower and steeple had rectors guided it through the munity and gave us funds to been completed. following decades, but I think carry on our functions. it was the women who kept the I attended St. George’s for activities going and made it a 50 years. I am thankful for the community of believers. clergy and laity that gave us The first organist was Mrs. leadership throughout those McAllister, succeeded by Sylvia years. I realize times have Sutton who led the music for changed in many ways, but I over 30 years. The flock was am heartened to see many of well-versed in her favorite the programs that I enjoyed as hymns. a parishioner here are being Upper Gagetown was a carried on in the community. prosperous community then, God bless the members of boasting a post office, three this parish and their decedents. stores, a blacksmith, a sawmill For a more complete his- and more than a dozen small tory, please visit our website farms. www.parishofgagetown.com or Many baby boomers were www.facebook.com/gagetown. born during this time and they anglican were provided Sunday school This story of remembrance was by Marion Corbett and her written by Marian Langhus, sister, Venetta McIntyre, until a member of the Parish of 1971. Gagetown.

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Book sale

JENNIFER WALDSCHUTZ PHOTOS

ABOVE: Marcie, a volunteer and member of Trinity Church in Saint John, was one of several helpers during the annual April book sale, which took in over $500 in sales. The best part was the camaraderie, as this was the parish’s first public event since February, and it felt good. Two new members of Trinity volunteered, as did many others.

BELOW: During the Easter service at All Saints Anglican Church, Keswick Ridge (Parish of Bright), the church was adorned with beautiful flowers and the music filled our hearts with joy.

Bright Easter

CRYSTAL GILMORE PHOTO

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The new MercyMe album is here! “If it doesn’t rip your heart out, online, March 30, 2021). Wow. But these stories and people then it better make you dance.” The band has brought in and background are not what some friends for this album. makes the album. Any words I he title above was the Disco-era queen Gloria write can’t describe it fully. It is motto used by the band Gaynor provides guest vocals a beautiful and incredible 16- during the record- on the energy-laden, beat song collection of varied styles, Ting of their latest album, the pounding, get-you-off-your- tempos, and stories. much-anticipated follow-up to chair track “Brand New” As expected, the writing, 2017’s Lifer. (I dare you not to tap or play the music, and the musical The new album is called In- air drums during this tune!). skills are all top-notch. This is hale (exhale), and already studio (incidentally, the one Bart’s own son, Sam Wesley, a powerful MercyMe project, features three singles. This al- where the song “Change the adds vocals on a duet called, one of their best in their 27 bum is special, not only for the World,” made famous by Eric “On Our Way.” Millard has years, and because of the needs stories it tells and the people Clapton, was written). swingy, slightly shuffle kind of noted that Sam was brought of many over the past year, involved in the recording, but Forty songs were written for groove encourages everyone home from the hospital as an might be as important as any also the time in which it was this album, meaning that 25 or to take a breath, give yourself infant in 2001 when the band’s project of theirs. recorded. so remain unreleased! A lot of a break, and live in the mo- iconic “I can Only Imagine” “We want people to in- MercyMe’s latest project work went into a project that ment. Many needed to hear song went #1 on the charts, hale the promise of Jesus and spans pre- and current pan- certainly has struck a popular that message last year, and and now he’s singing on their exhale this joy. A lot of people demic times. Dear Reader, and receptive chord with a now. current album. are tired and kind of beat read on, and please give this great many people already. The latest release, “Say I But wait — there’s down by being hit from every album a listen. The singles alone are worth Won’t,” is charging up the more! Rascal Flatts’ lead vocal- direction …we all just want to Inhale (exhale) took two mentioning. A year and a half charts, though its real value ist and longtime friend of Bart, sit back for a second and take a years and one month to write, before the album’s release on is in the story it tells of lead Gary LeVox, drops in to sing deep breath and be like, ‘Okay record, and release, a long April 30, “Almost Home,” a singer Bart Millard’s good on “A Little Love.’ this is what matters. This is time for most projects. It was beautiful and heart-stirring friend Gary Miracle, who lost And if that’s not enough, what matters,’” said Bart. begun before the pandemic, anthem, spent 17 weeks at #1 both arms and legs to an infec- please welcome drummer and Listen to this album. I don’t and finished during it. on the charts. tion. writer for the band The Afters, believe you’ll regret it. This meant life changed More importantly, it is an Millard said that the song, Jordan Mohilowski, who wrote drastically for the band inspirational reminder of hope “takes on this ‘I dare you to say 80 per cent of the album with members and their families. and faith for many people. The that I can’t do this.’ I call it the Millard. According to the The Rev. Chris Hayes is a During this time, the band slightly whimsical “Hurry Up ‘Rocky moment,’ saying, ‘I’m band, “Jordan’s fingerprints are musician as well as a priest purchased a log cabin to retro- and Wait” became a pandemic going to overcome this.’ It’s on every song on this album in serving in the Parish of fit into a writing and recording anthem last summer, whose an overcoming song.” (CCM some way, shape or form.” Salisbury and Havelock.

Episcopal Announcements

Paulette Black, of the Parish postulants in the diocese. of Fundy and the Lakes; April Medford, of the Parish of The Rev. Amanda Longmoore the Nerepis and St. John; and has transferred to the Diocese Tyler McKenna, of the Parish of Huron. of Moncton, have been made Peter Jubb, treasurer, Parish of Hillsborough Riverside Favourite book of the Bible - Luke & Acts Birthplace - Leeds, Yorkshire, England What you love most about God – His forgiveness Favourite place on Earth - Llandudno, North Wales Farthest you’ve been from home – Singapore, South East Asia Favourite meal or dessert - Ice cream Biggest fear – My wife and heights Hidden talent – Acting the fool with children Favourite movie or book – White Christmas Your hobby – Napping, reading and playing rugby when young Three things always in your fridge – Ice cream, cheese, & apples Favourite sports team - Leeds Rhino’s rugby team

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The Arusha Call to We are called to follow the way Discipleship of the cross, which challenges elitism, privilege, personal and The Way of the Cross – structural power (Luke 9:23). Challenging Privilege

CAROLYN V ON UNSPLASH The World Council of Church- of being shamed. Of course, as es’ Conference on World Mis- a person of European descent, sion and Evangelism met in privileged by good income and Arusha, Tanzania, in March education, perhaps I am not The text of the Arusha Call: 2018. From this meeting the often in a situation of being As disciples of Jesus Christ, both individually and collectively: more than 1,000 participants, ashamed. • We are called by our baptism to transforming discipleship: a Christ-connected way who were all regularly engaged In fact, most of my feelings of of life in a world where many face despair, rejection, loneliness, and worthlessness. in mission and evangelism, shame are because I “have left • We are called to worship the one Triune God—the God of justice, love, and grace—at issued the Arusha Call to Dis- undone those things which [I] a time when many worship the false god of the market system (Luke 16:13). cipleship. ought to have done ... and have • We are called to proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ—the fullness of life, the At our own national church done those things which [I} repentance and forgiveness of sin, and the promise of eternal life—in word and deed, General Synod in 2019, resolu- ought not to have done.” in a violent world where many are sacrificed to the idols of death (Jeremiah 32:35) and tion A-129 was passed that Part of the human condition, where many have not yet heard the gospel. we affirm the Arusha Call; yes, and forgiven by the grace of • We are called to joyfully engage in the ways of the Holy Spirit, who empowers people encourage bodies within the our loving God, but a shame of from the margins with agency, in the search for justice and dignity (Acts 1:8; 4:31). General Synod to integrate this my own making. • We are called to discern the word of God in a world that communicates many contra- call into the guiding principles Many people, however, are dictory, false, and confusing messages. of baptismal living for the made to feel shame, not for • We are called to care for God’s creation, and to be in solidarity with nations severely shaping of national ministries; things of their own choosing, affected by climate change in the face of a ruthless human-centered exploitation of the and commend the Arusha Call but rather because of their race, environment for consumerism and greed. to dioceses for study and inclu- skin tone, language, biological • We are called as disciples to belong together in just and inclusive communities, in sion in their considerations sex, sexuality, or because our quest for unity and on our ecumenical journey, in a world that is based upon mar- of evangelism, witness and they understand themselves ginalization and exclusion. discipleship. as different from the general • We are called to be faithful witnesses of God’s transforming love in dialogue with For the past year, Spiritual cultural norms. people of other faiths in a world where the politicization of religious identities often Development Team members Many of us have recently been causes conflict. and others have offered reflec- enjoying listening to National • We are called to be formed as servant leaders who demonstrate the way of Christ in a tions on the 12 points within this Indigenous Archbishop Mark world that privileges power, wealth, and the culture of money (Luke 22:25-27). call. The final reflection, from MacDonald. In April, while • We are called to break down walls and seek justice with people who are dispossessed Archbishop David, will follow speaking to an Ottawa group on and displaced from their lands—including migrants, refugees and asylum seekers— in the September edition. This the reconciliation efforts by the and to resist new frontiers and borders that separate and kill (Isaiah 58:6-8). month’s reflection, # 11, is by Anglican Church of Canada, • We are called to follow the way of the cross, which challenges elitism, privilege, per- Cheryl Jacobs. Archbishop Mark noted that sonal and structural power (Luke 9:23). most racism is inadvertent. These • We are called to live in the light of the resurrection, which offers hope-filled possi- Then he said to them all: ways are encoded in us and “the bilities for transformation. “Whoever wants to be my ceiling” is invisible to those who disciple must deny themselves impose it. and take up their cross daily and We Canadians typically follow me.” Luke 9:23 NIV identify with the descriptors Take up your cross, the “nice” and “fair,” and we find Saviour said, it hard to accept that systemic of the “somebodies”? that we need to work harder to we can begin to flourish together if you would my disciple be; racism is a thing. That makes it quite clear that understand our own privilege, in previously unthinkable ways.” deny yourself, the world This, however, is certainly no none of you can get by with elitism, selfishness, and Perhaps, too, we should question forsake, excuse for us. blowing your own horn before blindness — and we need to do why the Church is struggling so and humbly follow after me. Jesus, Word, set aside glory to God. (The Message) this personally and as church much to be back in the place of be one of us. As a human, he did Jesus goes on to say in Luke communities. power it occupied for many of This familiar hymn, originally nothing of which to be ashamed, 9: “What good is it for someone Perhaps church communities the last centuries and instead, from a poem by Charles Everest, yet took on our sin and shame to gain the whole world, and yet can agree to hold each other seek to be the subversive agents was sung at the worship service at Golgotha so that we could be lose or forfeit their very self?” accountable on privilege and for love in this world that God I was attending in Lent. I would free to be truly human. Is this (vs 25) racism. Let us talk together intended. say it was very familiar to me, freedom given to some to be If we believe that Jesus is and ask BIPOC (Black, but this time the third verse privileged above others, to then Lord of an eternal kingdom and Indigenous, People of Colour), Take up your cross, let not its particularly struck me as if for keep others from being free? that promise is for us, then really the LGBTQIA+ community, the weight the first time: No! Elitism, privilege, ‘what good is it’ to be one of the homeless and other vulnerable fill your weak soul with vain alarm; personal and structural power elite here and now? ‘What good persons to call us out when our his strength shall bear your Take up your cross, nor heed are not the plan of God. In is’ one’s privilege? ‘What good is’ attitudes are wrong. the shame, spirit up, fact, as 1 Corinthians 1: 27- power in this world, when it will As Archbishop of Canterbury and let your foolish pride be and brace your heart, and still: 29 says: Isn’t it obvious that always be nothing compared to Justin Welby says in his nerve your arm. your Lord for you endured to God deliberately chose men God’s power? introduction to the Difference die and women that the culture So then, what does it mean course: “When... we begin Cheryl Jacobs is chair of the upon a cross, on Calvary’s hill. overlooks and exploits and to follow the way of the cross, to to handle diversity creatively Diocesan Spiritual Development abuses, chose these “nobodies” take it up daily? and sincerely, honouring one Team. I, personally, am not a big fan to expose the hollow pretensions At least in part, it means another in our deep difference...

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