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A SECTION OF THE ANGLICAN JOURNAL OCTOBER 2010 SERVING THE Fund enables F O N D F A R E W E L L innovative ministry

BY An annual $25 donation, above regular offerings, from every A Foundation for Life, the con- adult New Brunswick Anglican, gregational development fund and $5 from every Anglican child, recently launched in our diocese, funds A Foundation for Life so encourages innovative, risk-tak- parishes can help parishes, and ing projects that will lead this innovative mission and ministry diocese to spiritual, numerical can fl ourish. This kind of fund, and financial growth for the based on the South Carolina making of disciples. It inspires model, was identifi ed in a report us to lift our eyes beyond what to Synod 2009 as the diocese’s pri- we see around us and trust that mary means of supporting rural God, by his grace, will enable and struggling parishes. the transformational change All the money collected this we seek. year will be dispersed to make these exciting new ministries and missions a reality. Fresh donations will be sought next The tea for retired clergy hosted at ’s Court by Archbishop Claude and Sharon Miller at Bishop’s court year to support more innovative served several purposes this year. One was to say farewell to retired Archbishop Harold and Edith Nutter who opportunities. were preparing to move to Ontario to be near their daughter Patricia. Since the Nutters made it abundantly Groups, parishes, deaneries clear they did not need any more things to pack, the Millers presented Edith with a bouquet of fl owers in and even archdeaconries with honour of the occasion. Above, left to right, are Mrs. Miller, Mrs. Nutter, Arechbishop Nutter and Archbishop exciting ideas for growth may Miller. apply for funds. A brochure with See “Things of great value” on page 2 NCD puts wheels on Nicodemus Project

BY CHRIS MCMULLEN ministry, passionate spirituality, So when I heard that the Baptist effective structures, inspiring Convention was bringing Chris- Bill Bickle, Canadian resource worship, holistic small groups, tian Schwartz to Moncton for a person for Natural Church De- need-oriented evangelism, and workshop in the autumn of 2009, velopment (NCD), will lead an loving relationships. The higher our parish sent a team of fi ve to introductory workshop to the the quality of these eight di- learn about this program. program at Christ Church (Par- mensions of congregational life Our parish team came back ish) Church in Fredericton on and ministry, the greater the from the Moncton conference Saturday, Nov. 6, from 10 a.m. increase, over time, in the size of very enthusiastic about this until 3 p.m. It is organized and its membership. program, and our vestry voted to hosted by the clericus of the GEOFFREY HALL I encountered recommenda- make a fi ve-year commitment to Gary Nikolosi, left, an expert in congregational development, was guest Archdeaconry of St. Andrews tions for the NCD program from it, starting with our fi rst survey speaker at the annual Clergy Conference held at Rothesay Netherwood In an effort to fi nd an effec- Dr. Ed White and Bishop Ed questionnaire in May of this year. tive way for churches to reach Salmon at recent clergy confer- We asked 40 of our parish leaders School in August. With him, enjoying the warm summer weather, is the Rev. out to others for Christ, German Mary Ann Langmaid, rector of the Parish of St. George. ences in this diocese. The Nico- to answer 90 questions about statistician Christian Schwartz demus Project, initiated in this the life and work of our parish studied congregations from diocese following Synod 2009, and their own faith. A larger all denominations and in all ushered in a time of transforma- group in our church answered a Speaker hits the mark countries to see what qualities tional change. Like most clergy shorter survey designed to help and characteristics distinguish and vestries, we in the Parish of us understand the “colour” or growing churches from stagnant Lancaster saw it as an answer to spiritual fl avour of our parish. BY ANA WATTS velopment and this year’s guest or declining ones. With data from our prayers but we were unsure These surveys were sent away to The annual Clergy Conference speaker, “fi t the bill as someone more than 50,000 congregations how and where to start our jour- the NCD offi ce, and in no time we at Rothesay Netherwod School who could assist our Nicodemus he identifi ed eight basic quality ney. We needed a concrete way had our results. (RNS) the last week of August priority of ‘training our leaders characteristics common to con- to measure our spiritual vitality We were shocked by them and “Hit the mark,” according to the for a different future.’” gregations of all sizes, cultures as a parish, identify our weak- some of us were angry. All of us Ven. Vicars Hodge, of the Nerepis The Rev. Paul Ranson, Saint and theological climates: em- nesses, and set some realistic were humbled. Our minimum and St. John. The Rev. Gary Niko- John Inner City Ministry, agrees. powering leadership, gift-based goals for renewal and growth. See “Now we’re” on page 2 losi, expert in congregational de- See “Clergy conferences” on page 2 Congregational development conference and mission at St. Mary & St. Bartholomew’s

A crisis in the church … over- toward greater understanding of mission follows the leadership clude Saturday afternoon with and an opening mission service. coming obstacles … God’s vi- the hurdles of congregational portion of the conference Oct. a prayer & praise service at 4:30. On Sunday morning another sion for us … the Rev. Chuck development at St. Mary and 30 – Nov. 1. Mr. Owens moves into mission welcome praise and prayer time Owens of South Carolina will St. Bartholomew’s Church in The leadership sessions begin mode on Saturday evening with at 9:30 is followed by a parish lead the leaders of our diocese Saint John Oct. 29 – 30. A parish Friday morning at 9:30 and con- a welcome praise and prayer time See “Mission” on page 4 2 / THE NEW BRUNSWICK ANGLICAN OCTOBER 2010

f r o m t h e f r o n t November workshop a basic introduction to NCD Oops! Now we’re “talking about our faith with others and inviting people to worship”

The New Brunswick continued from page 1 so advantageous. Now, thanks to enjoy deep spirituality in their duction to the philosophy and Anglican previously factor was “needs-oriented evan- NCD, we are receiving training in own traditions. So Riverview’s method of NCD. A registration identifi ed gelism.” It took some time but we evangelism and venturing into St. John the Baptist church set fee of $25 covers lunch and the Natural Church eventually admitted that we had new territories — talking about up a committee to lead the con- basic textbook of the NCD pro- Development as done the survey to discover our our faith with others, and invit- gregation in rejuvenated spiri- gram — Christian Schwarz’s National Church weaknesses, and now we knew ing people to worship. tual development. It promotes Colour Your World with Natural Development. what they were. The results were In May 2011 we will do our daily Bible reading through the Church Development. Registra- We regret the error. a bluntly accurate portrait of our second survey to see how we have distribution of Our Daily Bread. tion is available online, as well as parish. Soon we were making ad- grown. That survey will also Six small groups are exploring through me and the Rev. Canon We also mis-identifi ed justments in our programming reveal what we need to work on Richard Foster’s Renovare pro- John Matheson of St. Andrews. the ACW to address the “minimum factor” for the next year. gram in spiritual renewal. And We recommend each send a team Diocesan President, in our parish profi le. Indeed, I The Parish of Riverview did the parish is also encouraging of several people to meet Bill, Florence Joy Clement. thank God for the optimistic the NCD survey and found its people to participate in Cursillo. learn about the program, and We regret that error can-do attitude of the people lowest score was in “Passionate In January, Riverview will mea- refl ect on how it could be helpful as well. in my parish adopted when we Spirituality.” That does not mean sure its growth with a second to their congregation. were challenged to improve as a that they are not charismatic NCD Survey. congregation. enough or high church enough The workshop on Nov. 6 in The Rev. Chris McMullen is This is where NCD becomes — all “colours” of Christians can Fredericton is a basic intro- rector of the Parish of Lancaster Clergy conferences just keep getting better continued from page 1 Osborne, Pennfi eld. “Although it len, Lancaster. times of common prayer were, for of the conference sessions. I was nothing new, it was good to be Clearly the professional develop- the most part, creative, worship- would like to register my usual “Gary was a dynamic and pas- reminded and strengthened in the ment aspect of the conference was ful and inspiring,” says Mr. Ran- observation that the last week sionate speaker. He focused on resolve to re-package our message a success, but there was more. son. “And to top it all off — our of August is possibly the worst the need for the church to re- and bring our ministry to bear in “I was pleased with the time annual co-ed clergy basketball week to hold the annual clergy evaluate her methods of commu- more creative ways. I feel that as we had with Bishop Claude,” game was fun, intense and there conference. For those of us nicating the Gospel in order to clergy we are now better prepared says Mr. Ranson. “His talk was are no fatalities to report. It was who have children in school (a connect with our post-Christian to be and to lead the Church in our thoughtful, encouraging and a win on all sides!” rare breed, to be sure), it is the culture.” post modern context.” pastoral.” Mr. McMullen has organized last week of summer vacation, “I found the suggestions and “They (Clergy Conferences) Several clergy also mentioned the conference game for at least a time to shop for school sup- ideas very helpful and confi rm- just keep getting better each the depth of their fellowship was the past fi ve years and is pleased plies and to enjoy time together. ing,” says the Rev. Canon Keith year,” says the Rev. Chris McMul- enhanced at this conference, es- to announce that this year Dean Other dioceses, I have noted, pecially in times of prayer. Keith Joyce, Christ Church Ca- hold their clergy conference “The highlights for me were thedral, wins the prize for the in the fall, after things have the times of spontaneous prayer Most Valuable Player and the ‘settled down.’” We have things of great value and laying-on-of hands … for Rev. Jasmine Chandra, Parish Last word on the conference Stone Church, our various col- of Rothesay and RNS chaplain, goes to Archdeacon Hodge: “It leagues serving as chaplains, takes the award for Best Effort. seems clear to me that whilst to offer our communities the bishop, Geoff Hall, and the The annual clergy conference New Brunswick is one of Chris- Continued from page 1 About 20 years ago a dear synod staff, among others,” says has been held the last week of tendom’s last bastions — the friend, a young woman with a Mr. McMullen. August at RNS since the time of signs are very clear that we detailed information on dona- young family, was diagnosed He also appreciated the prayer Bishop . The venue is have entered a new time and tions and grants, a postage-paid with breast cancer. She and her partnerships arranged by the popular, but not available during paradigm. We need new strate- donation envelope, and a letter husband were devastated. “I hate Rev. Eileen Irish of Portland. the school year. The end-of-sum- gies for ministry in a rapidly of encouragement from Arch- this disease and what it might do “She put all the clergy names in mer timing is not great for all changing culture. The Gospel bishop are on their to us,” her husband said to me. “I a hat and we each drew one. We clergy, however, especially those has not changed — but the way way to New Brunswick Anglican am hanging on to my faith by my will pray for that person daily for with school-age children, like the we minister and serve the world homes. fi ngernails, but I know Jesus is in the next year, contacting them to Rev. Canon John Matheson of St. as Church is needing radical About a hundred years ago, the resurrection business.” see how they are doing and what Andrews. change. If we refuse to recog- when I was a student, The Hit- My friend survived, but that is we can pray about for them. Next “I was able to attend only one nize this we will be left behind chiker’s Guide to the Galaxy not the point, the point is — Je- year we will draw names again like the dinosaurs.” was very popular. One of the sus has a different perspective on and choose new partners.” characters in the story was our situations. “In addition to all this, our Marvin the Paranoid Android. In his second letter to the A generally depressed character, Corinthians Paul wrote: “For our he was frustrated because of his light and momentary troubles supposed vast intelligence and are achieving for us an eternal the mundane life he faced as glory that outweighs them all.” www.anglican.nb.ca he traveled the universe with a (2 Corinthians 4:17 - NIV). Paul bunch of misplaced creatures. is not advocating the power of OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE DIOCESE OF FREDERICTON One of Marvin’s favourite lines positive thinking here, he is A SECTION OF THE ANGLICAN JOURNAL was “Life, don’t talk to me about saying no matter what we see, life, hate it or loathe it you can’t God sees things differently. We The Rt. Rev. Claude Miller Bishop and Publisher enjoy it. 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p r i n c i p a l Closets full of traditional expectations e n g a g e m e n t s Go on your way. See, I am send- this desire, inviting the faithful, The time will come — is here ing you out like lambs into the the church of God, to join in his already — to adopt new ways midst of wolves. Carry no purse, mission. and a means to travel lighter. Oct. 12 Bishop’s Counsel no bag, no sandals; and greet no We can all name good things Sacrifi ce is the fi rst part of the one on the road. (Matthew 10.16) that are going on at every level journey. What are we willing Oct. 13 of church life. But, I want to to leave behind as a church so Atlantic School of Theology remember with a tinge of suggest that for many of the that we might engage a new Oct. 19 nostalgia the family home faithful, it is like trying to work and ever-changing world? Clergy Day of my youth. while carrying a heavy load. Changes take an act of faith in Sharon and I now have Our closets are full of the stuff God’s provision for the journey Oct. 21-26 possessionI of this dear old of traditional expectations that ahead. He said to them, “When House of place. The old house is different inhibit the faithful disciple on I sent you out without a purse, Oct. 31- Nov. 4 now. It’s been changed in a few the journey. Our fi rst work is bag, or sandals, did you lack Deaneries of areas to enhance the accommo- to worship God and to follow anything?” Fredericton &York visitation dation. The so-called improve- Jesus into the world, to bring They said, “No, not a thing.” ment is the addition of kitchen the Good News of the Kingdom (Luke 22.35) Nov. 10 cabinets and closets. When to the less fortunate. A dispro- Diocesan Council the two of us are there, even portionate amount of time and In the spirit of thanksgiving Nov. 14-17 after much improvement over resources are spent managing and the love Christ, Deaneries of the original, we still grumble a our institutional blessings, Fredericton & York little about the lack of storage the stuff of the Church. The visitation place. come crashing down. Eco- weight of this task inhibits our A place where six once lived nomic stimulus and economic ability to intentionally engage for many years, without kitch- health depend on consumption the apostolic call of God. To en cabinets or closet space, now, of goods and services. The adequately address this vision requires more storage space for management of stuff is now we must be free to offer all Announcements two seniors. Having said this, I a worldwide industry. Yet, the our time talent and material suspect that we are not unique. majority of the world’s popula- resources to God’s agenda. On September 27, 2010 the If we were, Martha Stewart tion goes without life-sustain- The Archbishop of Canter- Bishop of Fredericton gave and the contemporary world of ing necessities. bury said, “the agenda isn’t notifi cation to archbishops consumerism and the acquisi- Knowing this, Jesus com- something that we set or the and bishops of the Angli- tion and management of stuff missioned the 12, then later world sets but that [which] God can Church of Canada that Archbishop Claude Miller is would impair greatly, or even the 70, to engage the culture of sets.” Just as in the future all the Rev. Alan John Reyn- Metropolatain of the Ecclesias- destroy, our economic system. his time to make real his love of us will have to part with the olds and the Rev. Donald tical Province of Canada and If we stop buying, econo- for an unbelieving and hurting contents of our closets and ad- Clarence Hamilton, having Bishop of Fredericton. mists say the whole thing will world. Today, God continues just our accumulation tactics. been admitted to the offi ce of priest in the Anglican Church of Canada, have abandoned the exercise of that ministry according to Accommodation masquerades as valuable virtues the terms of Canon XIX of the General Synod The An- glican Church of Canada. t masquerades as any num- riage relationships I know are We like to think of ourselves ber of valuable virtues: hu- as different as day and night. as Kingdom builders, disciples The Rev. Canon Robert They often hold very different of Jesus, members of the Body Imility, generosity, hospital- (Bob) Smith of St. Stephen views and perspectives on any of Christ. Often we’re all too ity, kindness, compassion — the was appointed to ministry number of issues, but they’ve quick to bend things just a list can go on. It’s accommoda- and pastoral oversight as learned to work together in little to accommodate. Being tion. The motivation is often interim priest-in-charge of their shared lives. truly hospitable means clearly peace at all cost, not wanting the Parish of Musquash for Their differences are their communicating who and what to rock the boat, not having the a six-month period effective greatest strength. Their re- you are and allowing others fortitude to speak truth in love, Sept. 19, 2010. or yielding to the temptation As people of faith it’s im- lationship is a union, not a the freedom to act accordingly. to smooth things over. It has portant that we know what we uniformity. Being generous means giving Mr. Jonathan Springthorpe with no strings attached. Hav- the effect of doing enormous believe and why we believe it. and Mr. Michael O’Hara are iving a life according to the ing compassion means being disservice to all, not least to the To be sure versions of under- accepted as postulants for Gospel of Jesus Christ is able to feel what the other feels. one(s) accommodated. standing reside in each individ- L ordination to the priesthood not easy. There is challenge at Being humble is to truly put The Bible has plenty to say, ual claiming faith, but always on Sept. 21. both implicitly and explicitly, within certain limits. The every turn. Just when my life oneself last and the needs of seems to have become manage- the other fi rst, without even the about accommodation. Chris- question diffi cult to answer is: Bishop’s Directive 8.15 on able, Jesus will speak through thought of a personal agenda. tian faith is misunderstood if Where are these limits defi ni- Pastoral Ministry issued on a Sunday excerpt from the There’s no smoke screen in any one comes to the conclusion tively expressed and how do we Sept. 15. that it has anything to do with know what they are? New Testament that severely of those. accommodating the unique The classic “Anglican” an- questions the important deci- The challenge for us is to Capt. Robert (Rob) Marsh, need of any particular group swer to that is Scripture, reason sion I just made the day before. witness to the Jesus who gave Mr. Richard Robinson and It’s not uncommon for me to his life for us with the very best or individual. The Gospel itself and tradition. The apparent Ms. Lisa Pacarynuk were receive that message when I’m of integrity and authenticity as Good News sets the stan- need to bend any of the three ordained to the transitional in the middle of preaching a — some of the most effective dards for living the life of faith Anglican tests means we’ve diaconate by Archbishop Sunday sermon! The Gospel tools of evangelism (good news and it is not uncommon for stepped onto the slippery slope Claude Miller on Saturday, of the Bible is not a gospel of telling) we have at our disposal. the faithful Christian to bump and the danger of debilitating Oct. 2 at 3 p.m. in Christ accommodation. . It sets a Following the gospel of accom- up hard against many of its compromise may be near. Church Cathedral. requirements and directives on To many an ear, this has a standard diffi cult to reach for modation may satisfy some (or a regular basis. ring of arrogance. That’s not the Christian community, and one) for the short term. The Rev. Canon Stuart Al- the individuals in it, no matter I recently saw a sign on an One of the failures of efforts my intent. As people of faith lan was appointed interim- what their station and, it might athletic training facility that in ecumenism (relationships its important that we know priest-in-charge of the Par- be argued, for all of humanity. said: “The pain of discipline is between churches with dif- what we believe and why. It ish of Millidgeville on Sept. It comes to us modeled from far less than the pain of re- ferences) has been jumping doesn’t mean our understand- 12, 2010. too quickly to solutions that ings shouldn’t be constantly the perspective of the eternal gret.” rather than the circumstan- The price of the Gospel is accommodate all parties in tried and tested. It doesn’t Mr. Richard Robinson was tial context of the individual. the cost of true discipleship. order to create a sense of unity mean we develop positions with appointed student minister Therein lies its value. The and oneness. Unfortunately, no fl exibility. Most of all, it in the Parish of New Bandon Gospel establishes parameters this kind of least-common- doesn’t mean we shy away from on Sept. 1. denominator consensus often opportunities for dialogue. for the Kingdom of God, not the convenient course of action for The Ven. Geoffrey Hall is cur- means that everybody loses Strong and healthy relation- The Rev. Brent Ham of Riv- our specifi c moment. The for- rently Executive Assistant to the and, as they walk away the ships are not built on everyone erview was appointed inter- mer brings abundant life and Bishop of Fredericton, Secretary participants in the exercise becoming the same — water- im Regional Dean of Shediac the latter erodes everything we of the Synod and Diocesan realize that not only have they ing down our convictions in in the absence of the Rev. profess when we say the Creed Archdeacon. given away the farm, the cows order to make peace. People in Greg Frazer. are gone too! some of the healthiest mar- or pray the common prayers. 4 / THE NEW BRUNSWICK ANGLICAN OCTOBER 2010

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Archbishop Claude Miller (centre) enjoyed a busy visit to the Parish of New Bandon in May. He baptized Jessica Turkenkopf and her daughter Alexis Sophia (to his left) as well as Riley Gauthier, held by her mother Sherry Wood. The event was celebrated at a reception with a pink and white frosted cake following the service.

The members of St. Philip’s A.C.W. in Moncton are dedicated to and active in parish activities and outreach. After a very busy year, they gathered for fellowship before the summer break, although they remained ready to help in any way they were needed during the summer months. Now they are back in gear for another busy season. PWRDF service debut for song honouring those who lost their lives in the Springhill Mine disaster

BY MARGARET LAKING

The Parish of McAdam delayed the celebration of PWRDF Sun- day this year and the extra time allowed for a very special pre- Archbishop Claude Miller blessed “head-huggers” for made by the New sentation. Bandon Ladies Guild for cancer patients at the Chaleur Regional Hospital Dwane Drost of Durham during a visit to the parish. Left to right are front, Elaine Good, Laura Bridge, who is being inducted McNulty, Lorna Veneu, Alda Ellis and Archbishop Miller; back, Bev Daley into the N.B. Country Music Hall and Darlene Dempsey, guild president. of Fame this month, was special guest. He sang his recent compo- sition “Sheila’s Song,” honouring of the miners who lost their lives Guild serves the church in the 1958 Springhill Mine Disas- ter, the event that triggered the creation of the Primate’s World and community Relief and Development Fund. In the last stanza Dwane wrote:” Seventy-fi ve good men Last fall, the members of the each head hugger is a card that got called home on this day, Oc- Parish of New Bandon Ladies reads: “Eternal God, help us to tober 23rd, 1958. To the family Guild pondered their response entrust the past to your mercy, of Henry Alexander Teed good to the Rule of Life (found on the present to your love, and the memories and God are all that page 555 of the Book of Com- future to your wisdom — in the you need. So let’s stand together mon Prayer), and were inspired name of Jesus Christ our Lord, and pray for them please, and all Dwane Drost of Durham Bridge was special guest at a delayed PWRDF by the words “spoken witness to who is the same yesterday, and the souls of Springhill, Nova Sco- faith in Christ” and “personal today, and forever. Amen.” Sunday celebration in McAdam. He wrote and sang “Sheila’s Song” for tia ‘58. Remember … if you need service to the Church and the Below the prayer it says: “Made Sheila Norton whose father died in the Springhill Mine disaster in 1958, a shoulder, God is great. community.” in Christian love by friends and the event that precipitated the Primate’s Fund. He presented the lyrics to the Sheila Norton of the Parish In some small way they want- members of the Anglican Parish song to Sheila following the service. of McAdam, for whom the song ed to offer the love and hope of of New Bandon Ladies Guild.” was written, is Henry Alexan- anniversary service she shared Following the service Dwane Christ and the message that der Teed’s daughter. As guest her feelings about the tragedy presented Sheila with the lyrics “someone cares” to people in speaker at last year’s PWRDF that changed her life. of the song. diffi cult times in their lives. The needs of the Oncology Unit at the Chaleur Regional Hospital in Bathurst came to mind. Mission in Saint John focuses on women Over the year the 11 members met regularly to make head hug- Continued from page 1 prayer session at 11:30, followed ing mission service and a recep- gers to be donated to the hospital celebration service of Holy Eu- by a luncheon at noon in the hall. tion round out the day. where they would be offered to charist with Archbishop Claude Again there is no charge for this Advance registration is re- cancer patients who have lost Miller officiating and Mr. Ow- meal and everyone is welcome. quired for the mission — call their hair during chemotherapy. ens preaching. The service is At 1:30 p.m. there is a women- the church offi ce at 696-1347 or visit to the parish, Archbishop The fi rst goal of the Nicode- followed by a free celebration only session on leading the e-mail [email protected]. A Claude Miller, far right in the mus Project is to re-learn what dinner. family. detailed brochure is available on photo above, blessed their gener- it means to be Christian and Monday is for women, begin- Coffee, refreshments, more the diocesan web site http://an- ous labour of love. Attached to Anglican. ning with a women’s praise and praise & prayer time, a conclud- glican.nb.ca. OCTOBER 2010 THE NEW BRUNSWICK ANGLICAN / 5

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(top left) Retired clergy, their spouses, and clergy widows fi lled the double parlours, grand foyer and dining room at Bishop’s Court on Sept. 11 for the annual Retired Clergy Tea.

(bottom left) Friends of Bishop’s Court (those who contributed to its furnishing) were included in the guest list for this year’s retired clergy tea. Derek and Jacqueline Oland of Trinity Church, Saint John, were among those in attendance. Mr. Oland, on the right, chats with Canon Lloyd Lake of Saint John and Dottie Maxwell of Fredericton.

The Rev. Wally Collett, right, and his wife Iris, left, chat with the Rev. Canon Wally Corey in the foyer of Bishop’s Court. The painting on the landing above them is of a parish in Newfoundland where the Collett’s once served.

The Lay People of the Diocese CChristmashristmas BBazaarazaar Meet Sue Careless Every Member Visitation Workshop are warmly invited to meet WWithith Author of Saturday, Nov. 20 The Rev. Discovering the CCaféafé aauu BBazaarazaar Book Trinity Church, Sussex Michael Harvey Nov. 14 12:30 – 3 p.m. 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Sponsored by of Common Prayer One of the founders of the Volumes 1, 2 and 3 Christ Church (Parish) Church Learn how to successfully organize and conduct a program dynamic and international ACW at Anglican House to visit every member of your parish. BACK TO CHURCH MOVEMENT in the church hall 116 Princess St., Saint John A resource kit, with instructions and sample forms provided. At Christ Church (Parish) Church at the corner of Saturday, Oct. 23, 1- 2 p.m. Representatives of parishes planning a visitation in 2011 should attend. Corner of Westmorland and Westmorland and Charlotte Chat with the author, Registration $5/person to help defray expenses. George Streets, Fredericton Streets, Fredericton. have your books signed, Led by the Diocesan Stewardship & Financial Development Team Tuesday, Oct. 19 enjoy a coffee and muffi n. Contact Ann Fairweather at [email protected] 7 – 10 p.m. 6 / THE NEW BRUNSWICK ANGLICAN OCTOBER 2010

c o l u m n s This is NOT Archives Corner the ideal Christian album — it’s more!

nberlin’s latest release — Dark is a Way, Light Ais a Place — is perhaps one of the most Godly albums to hit the alternative market in a long time. It is the second top- 20 debut for a band that loves to dwell in ambiguity, yet I had a strong sense of being “built up” Archbishop after hearing the album. The title comes from a Dylan Thomas poem called “Poem On His Birthday” — “And freely he goes lost/ In the unknown, famous light of great/ And fabulous, dear God Dark is a way and light is a place…” Stephen Christian, Anber- lin’s lead singer and songwriter, says the album is about “self, selfi shness, and salvation,” despite the fact the band no longer records for a Christian label. “When it comes to my lyrics, writing, or beliefs I can only be myself and remember that at the end of the day I have an audience of ONE [pointing skyward], and they [the fans] are not that ONE.” Archbishop John Richardson Musically, this rock-driven band has crafted one of its best releases yet — hard, crunchy guitars, wonderful cutting synch sounds, great drum pat- terns. The lead song “Impossi- ble” shot to top-10 status so fast the album release was moved up two weeks! The energetic “We Owe It To Ourselves,” was inspired by Martin Luther King Jr.’s last words to his closest followers. Great orchestrations make for intricate tracks like “Clos- er” and “You Belong Here,” as well as in the percussion effects on “Pray Tell.” The music will bring you back many times. One moment the songs seem as though they are sung God; the next about a long-lost lover. Other times sounds as if the singer is mad at God, then thankful to him. Is this the road a Christian travels? The concerns of the world sometimes make us feel that God is not with us, and then in dark times he reveals himself in glory. The fi nal lyrics of “De- praved” —“Someone tell your name… about you …” convince you the music’s effect does not end with the last note. The Rev., Chris Hayes is a musi- cian and rector of the Parish of Quispamsis. OCTOBER 2010 THE NEW BRUNSWICK ANGLICAN / 7

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What really makes us OCTOBER - St. James the Lord’s Brother, ¶ 2: Parish of Prince William, the ¶ 17: PRAY for the Church in the Betty Joe, licensed lay minister, the Rev. Kevin Borthwick. Diocese Province of the West Indies. Arch- Rt. Rev. Larry Robertson, & family. of Ho, the Very Rev. Simon Kofi bishop Fred Hiltz Primate Anglican Claude, our Archbishop, William, Ablorh, Dean of St. George’s Cathe- Christian, Anglican? Church of Canada. Diocese of Ho, George and Harold, retired bishops, dral, Ho. Kpando Deanery, the Rev. Canon and their families. ¶ 3: Parish of Quispamsis, the Rev. Joseph K. Bentum, Rural Dean, the ¶ 25: Parish of Musquash, (open), Chris Hayes. The Ven. Lyman Hard- BY RICHARD MCCONNELL Rt. Rev. Matthias Meduadues-Ba- the Rev. Canon Bob Smith, interim ing (retired). dohu. Diocese of Yukon, Mayo - St. priest-in-charge. The Ven. Geoffrey ¶ 4: Parish of Renforth, the Rev. he fi rst priority of the Mary with St. Mark, the Rev. Susan Hall, executive assistant to the Eric Phinney, the Rev. Canon Ed Nicodemus Project Titterington and the Lay Ministry bishop, Diocesan Archdeacon. Coleman, pastoral assistant. Dio- — intended to trans- Team, the Rt. Rev. Larry Robertson, ¶ 26: Parish of the Nerepis and cese of Ho, Rev. Lawrence Danny T & family. Claude, our Archbishop, St. John, the Ven. Vicars Hodge, Amenuvor, priest-in-charge, Penyi. form our life together in this William, George and Harold, retired the Rev. Michael Caines, assistant ¶ 5: Parish of Restigouche, (open). diocese — is the renewal of bishops, and their families. curate, the Rev. Deacon Eleanor ¶ 6: Parish of Richmond, (open). our identity as Christian and ¶ 18: Parish of Madawaska (St. John Dryden. Diocese of Ho, Mr. Daniel ¶ 7: PRAY for Iglesia Episcopal de Anglican. I’ve attended a the Baptist Anglican/St. Paul’s K. Atikor, parochial catechist. Cuba. Archbishop Fred Hiltz Pri- couple of sessions recently in United shared ministry), the Rev. ¶ 27: Parish of New Bandon, the mate Anglican Church of Canada. Deacon Fran Bedell. The Rev. David Rev. Deacon Richard Robinson, Diocese of Ho, Cathedral Deanery, which ideas of how we might Gray (retired). deacon-in-charge. The Rev. Elaine the Very Rev. Simon K Abler, Dean do this were discussed. Meet- ¶ 19: Parish of Marysville, the Rev. Hamilton, on leave. of Ho, the Rt. Rev. Matthias Med- ings and study groups were Canon John Cathcart. Diocese of ¶ 28: Parishes of Newcastle & Nel- uadues-Badohu. Diocese of Yukon, suggested. Ho, Mr. Aloysius Genya, parochial son, the Ven. Richard Steeves. Dio- Old Crow - St. Luke’s, the Rev. Su- Since then I have won- catechist. cese of Ho, the Rev. Fr. Kwasi Oteng san Titterington, the Rev. Deacon ¶ 20: Parishes of Maugerville & Boampong, Bishop’s Chaplain. Marion Schafer, Esau Schafer & dered: how is it that I, now Oromocto, (open). The Ven. Arthur ¶ 29: Parish of New Maryland, the family, and Lay Ministry Team, the an Anglican priest, came to Gregg (retired). Rev. Canon Bruce McKenna. Rt. Rev. Larry Robertson, & family. understand what it means to 21: Parish of Millidgeville, (open), ¶ 30: Parish of Pennfi eld, the Rev. Claude, our Archbishop, William, be Christian and Anglican in the Rev. Canon Stuart Allan, priest- Canon Keith Osborne. George and Harold, retired bishops, my teen years? Did I attend worship makes of us, to what in-charge, the Rev. Canon Brian ¶ 31: PRAY for the Church of Ceylon and their families. Campion, the Rev. Paul McCracken, (Extra-Provincial to the Archbishop ¶ 8: Parish of Riverview, the Rev. a seminar? No. I followed the we, as consumers, make of honorary assistants. Diocese of of Canterbury). Archbishop Fred Brent Ham. The Ven. Harold Hazen only path open to me. I went worship? Do we no longer Ho, Mr Godwin Dumavor, parochial Hiltz, Primate Anglican Church (retired). to church. I attended the Eu- lose ourselves in the vast catechist. of Canada. Diocese of Ho, Wora- ¶ 9: Parish of Rothesay, the Rev. charist on Sunday and began multitude? Do we seek to fi nd ¶ 22: Parish of Minto & Chipman, wora Deanery the Rev. Charles A. Canon Albert Snelgrove, the Rev. to take seriously the challenge ourselves as individuals, or as the Rev. Philip Pain. Tetteh, priest-in-charge, the Rt. Jasmine Chandra, assistant curate. ¶ 23: Parish of Moncton, the Rev. Rev. Matthias Meduadues-Badohu. Diocese of Ho, Rev. George Dartey of the daily offi ces of Morning individuals who evaluate? Chris VanBuskirk. Diocese of Yukon, Dawson City - St. Asiamah, rural dean and priest-in- and Evening Prayer that were Like most other priests and ¶ 24: PRAY for the offi ce of the Paul’s, Moosehide - St. Barnabas, charge, Agbozume. offered in my parish. lay people, I am often simply Anglican Observer at the United the Klondike Creeks, the Dempster ¶ 10: Parish of St. Andrews, the Rev. I served at the altar. I spent too busy to pray. It is usually Nations, New York, and the Angli- Highway, the Rev. Dr. Lee Tittering- Canon John Matheson. The Rev. a lot of time on a school a meeting that keeps me from can UN Advisory team in Geneva, ton, the Rev. Deacon Percy Henry, Keith Howlett as they strengthen the mission the Ven. Ken Snider, honorary ¶ 11: Parishes of St. Andrew’s, project on the rebuilding of Evensong. And what of these of the Communion by conveying assistant, and Aldene Snider, Mabel Sunny Brae with Hillsborough & Coventry Cathedral in Britain. meetings? I am invited to ex- Anglican concerns to the UN and Henry, Shirley Pennell, and Betty Riverside, (open), the Rev. Wendy It had just reopened in cus- press my opinion on anything Governments, and keeping Angli- Davidson, licensed lay ministers, Amos-Binks, supervising priest. tomary British cathedral city from music to the theology cans informed about international the Rt. Rev. Larry Robertson, & Diocese of Ho, Rev. Joseph Kingsley splendour — the presence of of God — preferably in just a initiatives. Archbishop Fred Hiltz, family. Claude, our Archbishop, Bentum, rural dean and priest-in- Primate Anglican Church of William, George and Harold, retired charge, Kpando. our monarch, the Cathedral minute or two. But who am Canada. Diocese of Ho, Agbozune bishops, and their families. ¶ 12: Parish of St. David & St. Pat- School choir, and the full I to take just a moment to Deanery, the Rev. Canon George NOVEMBER rick, the Rev. Canon John Mathe- gamut of Morning Prayer, the express my opinion of Truth? D. Asiamah, Rural Dean, the Rt. ¶ 1: Parish of Portland, the Rev. son, priest-in-charge. Eucharist. Is this my identity? Rev. Matthias Meduadues-Badohu. Eileen Irish. Liz Harding, Director ¶ 13: Parish of St. George, the Rev. We all know, and probably If there isn’t a meeting and Diocese of Yukon, Pelly Crossing Camp Medley. Mary Anne Langmaid sigh, when we think of what I get to Evensong, I am too such a full regimen of wor- antsy to pray. ship means. The Prayer Book This rant was inspired by is not for the faint of heart or an article that popped up on tender of seat. The lection- my computer the other day. It Baptism’s like a pilot light ary is indeed long! To pray advocated renewal of wor- through the Psalms (that’s ship. The writer spoke of a put off writing this column the inclusion of children in right, pray through them, gigantic evangelical church because I was asked about worship and the provision of not rush through them in a in the U.S. that (and I most Ibaptism. To me this is a church school very seriously. patronizing tone) is about fi ve defi nitely quote), “worships theological minefi eld and I will In the baptism of babies Psalms twice a day, which several thousand people each probably say something with or young children godpar- prays you through the 150 Sunday.” The worship, it would which someone disagrees. But ents or sponsors make prom- once a month. seem, is geared to give the the deadline has passed so I ises on their behalf. They The Eucharist (Prayer people identity. THEY become hope you will understand that promise to renounce evil and Book or Alternative Services) the point of the worship. what follows is my personal to turn to Jesus as Saviour, is not centred on the worship- Surely this is counter to what understanding — a fairly or- a fresh start. Water has power trusting in his grace and love per in the pew, but on the has, at least hitherto, made our thodox one within the Angli- — water wheels and hydroelec- and obeying him as Lord. mystery playing out at the Christian identity Anglican. can tradition I believe, but not tric dams. Baptism confers the At confi rmation a person altar-table. You only come While on Sabbatical in theological treatise! power of the Holy Spirit. Water assumes (or confi rms) these to know who you are in the Britain fi ve years ago I lived Baptism is a sacrament is essential to life and refreshing promises for him/herself. presence of a mystery that for a week at the Commu- — one of the two great sacra- — symbolic of new life in Christ. Experienced in Alpha, I like is much greater than you. nity of the Resurrection near ments recognized by Angli- We can die by drowing in water, the way Nicky Gumbel speaks You are neither entertained Leeds. It offered the full gam- cans as instituted by Jesus in baptism we die to our old about the Holy Spirit. He says nor seduced, instructed nor ut of worship each day, sung himself and, in the words of selves and are re-born to a life a gas furnace has a pilot light expected to comprehend it all. in a dim stone chapel by oth- the catechism (BCP p. 544 and with Christ at the centre. on all the time, but the boiler It is the work of something erwise silent monks. Before ff) “necessary for salvation.” Baptism also makes us does not always give out heat much greater than you. You the offi ce began, I was made The second is the Eucharist or members of the Body of Christ and power. Some people have come just as you are to the welcome and presented with Holy Communion. — part of the family or com- the pilot light of the Holy Spirit vast mystery of God. Consid- the necessary books. Once the The catechism states a munity of Christians past and in their lives but they have not er the Psalms again. In their worship of GOD began I was sacrament is “an outward and present, near and far, “that asked it to fi re the furnace. Per- rugged beauty and heart-sear- ignored, entered once again visible sign of an inward and great multitude which no one haps one might say that babies ing honesty, they have been into the vast mystery that spiritual grace.” The reason could number.” (Rev 7:9) In are given the pilot light and, prayed in church, monastery myriad people have sought to for sacraments is stated imme- a BCP baptismal service, the that with the right attention and temple for 5,000 tumul- solve throughout the con- diately afterwards: they are “a parents are given the responsi- and the right intention, one day tuous years! Imagine. Who, fused ages of our wanderings means whereby we receive this bility for raising their children it will fi re their furnace. This indeed, are YOU? — wanderings echoed in long (spiritual) grace, and a pledge in the faith (p. 530). In a BAS may happen at confi rmation, So, can we characterize the passages of sacred Scripture to assure us thereof.” service the parents and god- or perhaps much later. When it decades since the dedication read slowly and calmly. A sacrament requires an parents promise to see that the does, the gifts of the Holy Spirit of Coventry Cathedral in the What brought me to outward sign. In the case of baptized are “nurtured in the will truly develop in their lives 1960s as a time of moving the myself? What gave me my baptism this is water, whether faith and life of the Christian —the gifts of love, joy, peace, Church away from the cen- identity? I found myself in the the baptized is immersed or community,” but the local com- patience, kindness, goodness, trality of worship, towards stillness between the psalms. sprinkle on the forehead. I munity or church also takes faithfulness, gentleness and the increasing centrality of often enlarge upon the every- on responsibilities. It promises self-control. (Galatians 5:22) planning meetings and study The Ven. Richard McConnell day uses of water in classes in to do all in its power to “sup- All we have to do is ask. sessions? A time of mov- is rector of Shediac and arch- preparation for baptism. Water port these persons in their life ing from what the Church’s deacon of Moncton is used to cleanse, in baptism in Christ.’” To me this means The Ven. Pat Drummond is it cleanses sins and enables that a congregation should take Archdeacon of Fredericton. 8 / THE NEW BRUNSWICK ANGLICAN OCTOBER 2010

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I’m curious, George … C A M P C L O W N S What do you think of Phillip Pullman’s new book about Jesus?

isappointed is the fi rst word that comes Dto mind when I think about Phillip Pullman’s recently released book. When he was writing the Dark Materials books he said that he would be writing a book about Jesus. I eagerly awaited this book because, despite the fact that I totally disagree says that John the Baptist with Pullman’s a-theology, he “invented the rite of baptism” is a brilliant writer. The Good (p 32), says that Jesus imag- Man Jesus and the Scoundrel ined the voice of God at his Christ does not live up to baptism (p 36) and retells the what I have come to expect parable of the Prodigal Son from him. It is a little like the by substituting Jesus as the disappointment of reading younger son and Christ as the Anne Rice’s weak books on older brother. the life of Jesus. Drawing particularly on esus is crucifi ed, legs the Gospel of Judas, Pullman broken and dead, but of gives the familiar Gnostic Jcourse there is no bodily take on the Christian stories a resurrection. Resurrection is bit of a further twist. The plot the spirit of Jesus living on in of the book revolves around the hearts of the disciples and Jesus having a twin brother, their followers and, in a very known throughout most of Dan Brown sort of way, Christ the book simply as Christ. gets married to Mary Magda- Later this twin is revealed to lene and lives on somewhat in be none other than Judas, the secret, fi nding integration of betrayer of Jesus. A sort of Jesus and Christ in his own angelic-satanic fi gure, who consciousness. denies being Satan, lurks in Sound confusing? Much of the background. Gnostic theology — and that Early in the book there includes Pullman’s a-theology appears to be “supernatural” — is. Sadly, some may read power in some of the things Pullman and imagine that the Christ does to get Jesus he’s telling the true gospel out of trouble, but most of the story when he’s merely writ- miraculous occasions are giv- ing a novel. I suggest stick- en a more natural interpreta- ing to the canonical gospels. tion. Pullman also mistakenly Though they can sometimes be confusing, they are (as my friend Fr. Bill Cliffe says) always astonishing and, if they’re not, “you’re not read- Tickle the Clown (a.k.a. Nicholas Gould) made his annual appearance during the Leadership ing them rightly.” Challenge week at Camp Medley this year, and this time he brought his friend Tuckle —a.k.a. Nicole The Rev. Dr. George Porter is Vair. Nick and Nicole worked with the 13 teen participants this year to put together an afternoon Find youth news and diocesan Canon for Youth and Adventure to Atlantis carnival for the rest of the camp. events on-line at nbay.ca director of youth action.

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Hands On was the theme of the fi rst Canadian Lutheran Anglican Youth (CLAY) gathering in London, Ontario in August. On the left of the photo above is Judy Steers, director of Ask & Imagine, a leadership program for young people in the Anglican Church. She spent time chatting with Bishop Sue Moxley (Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island) and our Primate Fred Hiltz. The latter were among several Anglican and Lutheran bishops who shared the experience. About 900 young people gathered from across Canada, about 10 per cent of them were Anglicans. Ask & Imagine participants led get-to-know-you games and several forums as well as participating in CLAY 2010.