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Photo: Integrity members and Saint John's Anglican Church members pause for a group photo before the Truro Pride Parade on began Saturday afternoon, July 14th.

Wolfville celebrates 200 years

St. John's Church, undergone many change Parish of Horton, had its but their commitment beginnings during the late to ministry and outreach 1700s through the work remains. of the English missionary This 200th anniversary Society known as the happened nearly 200 years SPG - the Society for the later to the day. Archbishop Propogation of the Gospel Ron Cutler presided and in Foreign Parts. preached during the service. St. John's was built in 1818 And Canon Russell Elliot by Jeheil Brown on lands (who celebrates his 101st purchased by the Parish birthday this year) was of Horton from Stephen among the many well Brown DeWolfe. The wishers that day. church was completed in For lots more photos please 1818 and the first service see our September issue of held on June 18th that same the Diocesan Times. year. The church and burial grounds were consecrated by Bishop John Inglis on Photo: St. John's Anglican August 10th, 1826. Church, Wolfville, NS. The church building and parish structure have PAGE 2 JUNE 2018 - THE DIOCESAN TIMES COLUMNIST The gift of new knees

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Crest of the Anglican Ecclesiastical Province of Canada

Photo: Installation of incoming Provincial Synod members for the Province of Canada. From left Treasurer, Peter Irish, Deputy Prolocutor: Margaret Jenniex. Prolocutor: Reverend Trevor Lightfoot, Clerical Secretary: Archdeacon Mark Kingsbury, Lay Secretary: Susan Winn and Metropolitan Ron Cutler. (Def: A prolocutor is a chairman of some ecclesiastical assemblies in Anglicanism) The Synod of the Ecclesiastical Province of Canada Two members of our diocese were elected to the Provincial met at the University of King’s College in Halifax from June Executive. Rev. Trevor Lightfoot is now the Prolocutor for 8-10. The Synod brings together the bishops, lay, clergy and the Province and Archdeacon Mark Kingsbury is the Clerical youth delegates from the seven dioceses in Eastern Canada Secretary. (from St. John’s to Montreal). We met with the theme In the final session of the Synod two resolutions were passed “Leadership for Mission”. Over the two days of meeting there which reflected the role of the Province in leadership for were four presentations on Leadership in God’s Mission: mission. The first removed the obligation for the Synod to meet Archbishop Cutler (Metropolitan of the Province of Canada), in every third year. The Synod would meet if called upon to Archbishop Fred Hiltz (Primate ACoC), the Rev. Dr. Eileen do so by a certain number of bishops and delegates. (This is a Scully ( Director of Faith, Worship and Ministry ACoC), and constitutional change and will need to be passed again in order Mr. Zack Ingles (Fresh Expressions Canada). Each presentation to take effect). The second resolution stipulates that the Synod was followed by an opportunity for members of the Synod to would meet by electronic means unless an “in person” meeting is engage in conversation about the topic. requested by one third of the elected members of the Synod. In The Synod received reports from each of the dioceses about approving the three year budget, the ministry line was removed. what they are doing or planning to do to prepare leaders in This recognizes that ministry and mission is best undertaken at God’s Mission. There was also a presentation and discussion the local (Diocesan and Parish) or National level. The decision about the proposed change to General Synod Canon 21 (On reduces the diocesan apportionment to the Province, leaving Marriage). In 2016 the General Synod gave first passage to more money with the dioceses. an amendment to the Canon, in order to permit the marriage The Synod closed by joining the congregation of the of same sex couples in the Anglican Church of Canada. The Cathedral of All Saints on Sunday morning for worship led by amendment will return to General Synod for the required the children and young people of the congregation. second debate in 2019. In the meantime it was referred to each Provincial and Diocesan Synod “for consideration”. Rev Dr. Many thanks to the local arrangements committee, led by Don Paul Friesan and Rev. Paul Jennings spoke of their participation Brushett, Rev. Canon Gordon Redden and Ms. Judi Colp - the in the work of the Commission on the Marriage Canon and outgoing clerical and lay secretaries of the Synod, and our Synod some of the details of the Commission’s report. Office staff (especially Jan Connors). Submitted by Archbishop Ron Cutler

Our spirit is a deeper component that communes with God and sets us apart from the animal kingdom

he New Testament Christ. (1 Thessalonians doctors and was plagued with to offer that burden to the Greek word ‘sozo’ 5:23 NKJV) Our body is constant pain. When asked Lord - remember the BCP Tmeans both healing our physical frame. Our soul when this began, she shared a Comfortable Words in and salvation. The first includes volition, emotions scenario where she had been Matthew 11: 28-30? As a English Bible described Jesus and intellect. Our spirit is playing with her children, result of prayer, she found not as Healer of the world rather a deeper component that bouncing down a set of stairs only a deep sense of peace than Saviour of the world as communes with God and their “posteriors.” When she from God but total relief from in more recent translations. sets us apart from the animal followed suit, bouncing down the back problem – go figure!! There is a close connection kingdom. the stairs, she put her back We are wonderfully and between God’s salvific/saving Just as the Holy Trinity is out. She added, “That was a mysteriously made! The work and healing. In fact, three persons and one God, stupid thing to do!” interplay of spirit, soul and the word ‘sozo’ encompasses there is an intrinsic unity As we quieted out hearts to body speaks to a complexity not only personal healing in the human person, albeit inquire of the Lord how we that defies our understanding. and salvation but corporate in three parts. Many in the should pray, there was a deep This is where listening prayer healing, including justice medical community assert sense that this dear woman and the kindness of the issues. Such a multi-faceted that the source of illness is had judged herself harshly Lord often work together to term is appropriate as the Rev. Dr. John Roddam frequently psychosomatic – for this action. I was drawn reveal “keys” to see people Lord’s care and ongoing originating in the person’s soul to ask her gently to repent move towards healing and activity around us is broad- and manifesting in the body. of this judgement. As she wholeness. ranging and comprehensive. For example, we can carry did so, she was dramatically Join with me on a healing John Roddam is the rector of We are made in the image emotional “baggage” that can and completely healed – journey where God would the Parish of Kentville in the and likeness of God. There are have physical ramifications. demonstrating a link between work in our personal and Annapolis Valley. three components that make At a healing service a the soul and body elements of corporate lives to draw us to He is also the OSL Director up our person – spirit, soul and our person. of Region 9 (Atlantic couple years ago, a woman Him, the source of life and body. St. Paul affirmed - may came forward for prayer, In another instance, a parent wholeness – even Jesus Christ! Canada plus Quebec) for the your whole spirit, soul, and International Order of St. Luke indicating she had a chronic with a chronic back issue the Physician. body be preserved blameless at back problem for over 40 and carrying a deep concern the coming of our Lord Jesus years! She had seen many for her child was counselled PAGE 4 JUNE 2018- THE DIOCESAN TIMES Invitation to a card party

By Rev. Lisa G. Vaughn etc. encouraging congregations Faith Sharing Cards can be to respond to faith questions Whether it is a wild hand of used in a variety of ways in all during sermon time. Others Tarabish or the speedy play of kinds of settings. For example, post them on their PowerPoint Cribbage, we Maritimers love an ACW gathering could announcements or publish in a good game of cards. have each woman randomly the weekly bulletin. Discussion In May of 2017 our Diocese choose a card and each would groups with question cards rolled out a new kind of answer their question. A can be organized over lunch playing deck – Faith Sharing men’s breakfast group could hour at work, at the daily Cards. Boxed sets of 52 decide to choose one question Tim Horton’s coffee break, plasticized 2 X 3.5-inch and everyone respond to over a cold one at the pub, or cards with official crests and that question from their own between periods at the hockey questions, were distributed unique perspective. game. to every parish at our Synod The fun activity can take There are no rules to Faith gathering. Each with a place during an after-Sunday Sharing Cards. However, there different question, the cards coffee hour, before a church are two highly recommended provide opportunities for meeting begins, at dessert principles: parishioners and their friends time during a family meal, or 1. Remind people that to engage topics about God, even as a Facebook challenge there are no right or worship, prayer, faith, healing, of the day. Several clergy are wrong answers. Everyone’s ideas and feelings about faith themselves. One Diocese responses are uniquely valid for ourselves, encourage and uses faith sharing questions to their experience, thoughts build up others as we hear at monthly dinner parties so and opinions. one another’s stories, and guests can dive deeper and 2. Honesty and vulnerability also prepare us for potential consider faith questions about are encouraged. We grow conversations with non- God for themselves. together in mutual trust, Christians. Being a people Printable copies of these supportive care and deeper in shaped by God’s mission, we Faith Sharing Cards can be faith when we authentically strive to “always be ready to downloaded free from the share what is in our hearts. make your defense to anyone Diocesan Website – www. who demands from you an The aims of Faith Sharing nspeidiocese.ca . Go to accounting for the hope that is Cards are to help us as ‘LEADERSHIP’ drop-down in you. (1 Peter 3:15) growing disciples to develop bar for ‘VSST & Task Groups’ a vocabulary and comfort Another great way to use to ‘Healthy Parishes’. Click on level around talking about Faith Sharing Cards is to host the pdf link (To print on card our spiritual perspectives. gatherings with interested stock [heavier] paper and cut Anglicans typically are not non-active church people up). used to articulating our deeply - friends, neighbours, co- held beliefs. Practicing will workers, family - who wish help each of us sharpen our to explore spiritual things The very first Sustainable Development Fair

by Dave MacLeod respect, sustain and renew An unusually cold June the life of the earth,” as afternoon did not deter people well as to “strive for peace from attending St. Paul’s and justice, and respect Anglican Church’s hosting the dignity of every human of their first Sustainable being.” As the Outreach and Development Fair. Organized Social Justice Committee’s by the Outreach and Social Mission Statement says, Justice Committee, the fair “We seek to achieve fairness was held to draw attention for all through support, to, and educate people on advocacy and education, the UN’s 17 Sustainable with special concern for the Development Goals sent out for the disadvantaged and in 2015. The objectives of disenfranchised.” the UN goals are in keeping 25 organizations participated with Christian responsibilities in the fair, including to love and care for all of displays from the cities God’s creations. The key focus of Charlottetown and of the UN goals is to “end Summerside, the UPEI poverty, protect the planet, Climate lab, Island Waste and ensure prosperity for all”. Management Corporation, Photo: One of the many sustainable displays at the first Sustainable Development Fair at St. Paul's, Halifax. http://www.un.org/ and Peers Alliance (formerly sustainabledevelopment/ AIDS-PEI). Displays helped educate the attendees on sustainable-development- that lets consumers borrow audience. public were encouraged to goals/ important topics like making sure your home is energy tools that they may only need Activities for children bring their own reusable coffee St. Paul’s Church has effi cient and alternative occasionally or even just once, included face painting by the mug and/or water bottle. a strong, widely-shared sources of electricity (wind in return for a nominal fee. Wild Child (forest camp), As a “thank you” for coming reputation for social-justice turbines and solar panels). Phil Ferraro, from the Farm and a coloring table was to the fair, attendees were outreach and activism, and for Howatt’s EnviroPaints Centre in Charlottetown, enjoyed by children and some offered a bag of bulbs donated commitment to stewardship displayed their line of paints, gave a presentation on adults!! Coffee, tea and lemon by Vesey’s Seeds and a tree of resources, both natural and produced from paints colored corporate social responsibility water were provided for the seedling from the Department human. At every baptism but not sold, and mixed to to an enthusiastic audience. attendees thanks to donations of Forestry. The organizers are the congregation promises give new colors in limited Following the presentation, from Lady Baker tea and now evaluating the success of to “strive to safeguard the amounts. The Tool Library a lively question and answer Receiver Coffee Co. In the the event and thinking already integrity of creation — to was there; it’s an organization session further educated the advertising for the event, the about next year. THE DIOCESAN TIMES - JUNE 2018 PAGE 5 Sign up now for Vital Church conference

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Faith & Fellowship Gathering Anglican Church Women Board from the Diocese of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island, April 2018

Photo: Archdeacon Katherine Cole Harbour. The theme Bourbonniere, Archbishop for the event, and for the last Ronald Cutler, and Anne 12 months was “Witnesses Williams, President, Anglican to the Gospel”. The keynote Church Women Board, Diocese speaker and workshop facilitator of Nova Scotia & Prince Edward was the Rev. Ed Trevors. At Island. the closing service of Holy Anglican Women of Nova Scotia Eucharist, Archdeacon Katherine Photo: Liz Finney, Fund Bonny Lea Farm, Chester, NS. aging in place, given that 58% and Prince Edward Island held Bourbonniere was the Presider, Development Director, Bonny It has been supporting adults of the 37 residents are over an annual Faith & Fellowship and Archbishop Ronald Cutler Lea Farm; and Anne Williams, living with disabilities since 1973. the age of 50. The purpose of Gathering on Saturday, April was the Homilist. President, Anglican Church With six social enterprises to the 2018-19 Anglican Church 21st, 2018 at St. Andrew’s, Women Board, Diocese of Nova employ the residents, along with Women Project - “Bonny Lea Scotia & Prince Edward Island. a number of enhanced program Farm: A Home Forever” - is to The 2018-19 Project for options, Bonny Lea Farm is have the women in our parishes Anglican women in the Diocese committed to empowering special contribute funds to sponsor the of Nova Scotia and Prince needs individuals, providing living room in the new residence. Edward Island is a local one opportunities for them to This new residence will be home- - “Bonny Lea Farm: A Home experience faith, self-respect, like, barrier free, have specialized Forever”. At a recent Faith love for themselves and others, supports, 24/7 staffing, and will & Fellowship Gathering of dignity, integrity, productivity, enable participants to remain an Anglican women, Liz Finney, and responsible community active part of Bonny Lea Farm. Fund Development Director, living, all while living in a group It is felt that this new residence Bonny Lea Farm, showed or small options home. for aging residents will serve as a video and power point Bonny Lea Farm is planning to a model for other organizations presentation of the work of build a new residence to support across Nova Scotia and beyond.

Photo: Anne Williams, people in Mishamikoweesh President, Anglican Church to learn about their culture Women Board, Diocese of Nova and traditions. The Scotia & Prince Edward Island intergenerational conference and Bishop Sue Moxley. model, with its emphasis on On behalf of Bishop Lydia spirituality (each day of the Mamakwa of the Indigenous conference starts with worship Spiritual Ministry of and Bible study), has proven Mishamikoweesh, Bishop Sue to be an excellent tool to reach Moxley accepted a cheque young people and to have them for $10,000.00 from Anne learn from the women elders Williams, President of the about marriage and parenting Anglican Church Women Board and various traditional life for our diocese. The funds skills, one being traditional food were raised for the 2017-2018 preparation. Bishop Lydia’s Photo: Anne Williams, Ed Trevors, keynote speaker well as for the previous 12 Project, “Tribute to Teaching response when she learned about President, Anglican Church and workshop facilitator, months, was “Witnesses to Indigenous Traditions” to the amount raised: WOW! Women Board, Diocese at the Faith & Fellowship the Gospel”. help fund intergenerational of Nova Scotia & Prince Gathering, April 21, 2018. conferences for the young Edward Island; and Rev. The theme for this event, as It’sTHE DIOCESAN TIMES - JUNEA 2018 New Day! PAGE 7 Book worms welcomed

By Rev. Lisa G. Vaughn 5 to 10 people (a mixture ‘People don’t care what A good rule of thumb is, when of church and non-church you know, until they know in doubt keep it simple! A Maybe it’s the Oprah effect, people). that you care.’ group that requires a great deal but somehow book clubs seem of work and expertise means to be as popular as ever these x Choose a cozy, x Decide in advance of each it is challenging to duplicate days. A survey conducted by comfortable location – session how much of the (or carry on over a long time), BookNet Canada this past someone’s living room or a book you will read and and it may be intimidating winter reveals that more than local café. limit the discussion of that to others who may consider 80% of Canadians said they section to one gathering sharing the organizing. x Invite participants had read a book in the last only. Remember that not personally, either by word year. Of those, more than 27% everyone has the time nor Some general questions that of mouth, e-mail or paper had participated in a book is a fast reader, so pace could be asked about the text invitation. These are club or reading group. assignments accordingly. during the gatherings: the most effective ways The goals are to build to encourage readers. Even with all the vast options relationships and explore Where was God at work in Additionally, you can o for ways to spend our time, spiritual themes through this story? advertise in the local still for many a book club is discussion, not to race newspaper, post notices at an oasis in an otherwise hectic through a dozen titles in o Describe the moments of Rev. Lisa Vaughn the library, bookstores and life. There’s something about record time. grace in the book. Diocesan Parish Vitality on community Facebook diving into a good book, Coordinator pages. x The facilitator’s role is to What are the Christian sharing insights and growing o ensure discussion is shared themes of redemption, friendships that is very x Ensure that hospitality and moves along. She/ forgiveness, generosity, attractive to people. This is Here are some tips to keep is well done. Serve he does not have to be a loving sacrifice, etc.? a great missional opportunity in mind as you plan your refreshments and create a Bible scholar or literature to invite non-churchgoers to Christian book club: welcoming environment. expert. o Were there any scenes or explore Christian themes in a The old saying goes, characters in the novel relaxed small group. x Aim to create a group of x Rotating the facilitation that are similar to ones in job each session is a the Bible? great idea. Everyone gets to practice leading o Are there lessons for and no one is burdened people of faith that can be or pigeonholed as the drawn from this narrative? ‘teacher.’ x Name some discussion guidelines up front. They could include these: all opinions are valued; it is okay to disagree; no one Rev. Lisa G. Vaughn is the has to talk; take turns Diocesan Parish Vitality in the conversation; Coordinator. For articles, confidentiality is kept inspiration and insights on when participants talk congregational vitality and about private matters, etc. mission see the Facebook page “Parish Vitality Coordinator x Clarify the meeting’s time – Diocese of NS & PEI. and frame (anywhere from 20 Anglican Net News, “Six- to 90 minutes) and be sure Minute Study”. to end on time. x Open and wrap-up the Photo: Two relaxed-style summer book clubs are taking place in the Diocese. This Wednesday morning club gatherings with a group meets in a Nova Scotia Community College atrium space. The evening session is held at a local prayer. public park and Sobey’s community room. Both take place in the Halifax area.

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Bread, Chad McCharles, be featured including Jazz faith, Christian formation, x $125 for entire conference Workshops, panel St. James’ Mahone Bay Vespers on Thursday evening communications, stewardship for students presentations and worship x Contemplation in Mis- with Robert Richmond and campus ministries. x $50 for one day (St. Andrew’s Locks Rd., experiences for this year’s sion, Sandra Fyfe, St. Vital Church Maritimes 2018 x $25 for one keynote talk Vital Church Maritimes 2018 John’s Wolfville Dartmouth) and his jazz band. conference is Nov. 8 to Nov. The Friday evening liturgy Hotel accommodations are conference are shaping up to Other sessions planned: 10 at the Holiday Inn, Truro, be diverse and engaging. Here will be a time of spiritual NS. single/double guestrooms for are some of the topics and o New approaches to Chris- refreshment designed and led $115 per night. (Request this tian formation (helping by Sandra Fyfe and the music It is open to lay and clergy special VCM/Diocesan rate.) speakers that are confirmed so leaders (of any denomination). far: people mature in the duo Acacia, with Gail Fulop Funding support for lay and faith) and Wayne Slaunwhite, of Hurry and register for the clergy leaders in our Diocese is x Paths to Discipleship with Eastern Passage. EARLY BIRD conference fee available. Ron Huntley, Archdiocese o Ideas for intergenerational and the DISCOUNTED hotel of Halifax gatherings Our keynote speaker comes early booking rate! (See www. Visit the Vital Church from the Episcopal (Anglican) Dynamic mid-week wor- nspeidiocese.ca) Maritimes 2018 Facebook x Habits for Highly Mission- o Diocese of Oklahoma. Rev. ship page and our diocesan website al People, Shawn Branch, Canon Susan Brown Snook Conference costs include for detailed updates. For Diocese of Fredericton o Mission and money is an expert in Church materials and meals (except information, contact the breakfasts). x Rural Missional Commu- o Examples of Fresh Expres- Growth & Development. Parish Vitality Coordinator nities, Greg Jones, Atlan- sions of church (starting She has gifts and experience x $140 Early Bird registration at 902-420-0717 or lvaughn@ tic Baptist Convention new congregations) in congregational vitality, for entire conference (until nspeidiocese.ca. evangelism, starting new x Benedictine Canon Com- October 1) At VCM an assortment of missional communities of munity of St. Patrick & worship experiences will x $150 for entire conference

St. John’s, Wolfville hosts Youth Net after- cemetery tour school program for

When you hear the words style with plaster walls and cemetery tour for the parish, teens ‘ghost walk’ it may conjure plain glass windows. While where those attending would up a nightly walking tour Georgian style is highly meet former parishioners For the third year, the engage in creative writing, with lantern-light, hearing variable, it is marked by whose life an experiences Anglican Foundation of poetry and story-telling. about the haunted history of symmetry and proportion with would be “brought to life” Canada has supported Their testimonials speak of an area, local legend, eerie restrained ornament. Over using community actors. This this exciting after-school increased self-confidence, sounds, shadowy figures and time however, the original coincides with Wolfville’s program for young people enhanced leadership skills, the paranormal, enough architectural restraint gave 125th anniversary and the with funding of $25,000. St. and a greater willingness to to frighten even the most way to exquisite stained glass plan is to offer the cemetery George’s YouthNet is now try new things outside their courageous of us all. But that’s windows and an overlay of the tour during the annual Mud in its 20th year providing comfort zone, all in an safe not quite what St. John’s plaster with wood, giving the Creek Days in July. opportunities for teens in and encouraging, supportive Anglican Church is doing as interior a richer and warmer Through its Sacred the north end of Halifax to environment of staff and one of its 200th anniversary feel. Arts Trust, the Anglican grow, challenge themselves, many volunteers. celebrations. Rather, their St. John’s long and prolific Foundation of Canada and dream of bright futures. Listening to the voices version of a ‘ghost walk’ is a history make a perfect setting was pleased to offer a seed They do this through a of our young people is celebration of many former for a historical walk down money grant to get this most lunch program, group absolutely vital to our parishioners. memory lane, even if there interesting project off the discussions, cooking classes, country and to a prospering St. John’s, Wolfville is the aren’t any visible ghosts or ground. And if you happen to team-building activities society. Explore, learn, oldest church standing in the signs of the paranormal. catch a fleeting shadow of a and summer camps. The appreciate, respect, give area with a long history dating Many of those buried in the bishop while walking through teens who attend love back, share and mentor. back to the 1700s through the cemetery were significant the cemetery, don’t be scared. the art classes, the music This is what YouthNet is work of the English Missionary movers and shakers who made It’s probably the appearance lessons, canoeing, hiking, all about. That deserves a Society. St. John’s wasn’t noteworthy contributions to of the Right Rev. John Inglis, and the encouragement to spirited Hallelujah! built until 1818 when land the local town, some of whom third bishop of Nova Scotia was donated by Mr. Stephen were faithful Anglicans. For its who consecrated the burial Brown DeWolf. The original 200th anniversary, St. John’s grounds in 1826. structure was modelled in is teaming up with Valley the Georgian architectural Ghost Walks to provide a

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2018 Synod of the Province of Canada

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Members of the Provincial Council met in Halifax, June 2018.

Incoming prolocutor, Rev. Trevor Lightfoot and outgoing prolocutor, Rev. Eli Evans.

Zack Ingles of Fresh Expressions Canada, presenting to the Synod.

Metropolitan Ron Cutler with all he needs to chair Provincial Synod - a bell and coffee! THE DIOCESAN TIMES - JUNE 2018 PAGE 10

Photo: Dorothy Miller, Anne Williams, Douglas Beck, and Shirley Cole at St. John’s, Bedford for the Lenten Quiet Day, with the theme: Witnesses to the Gospel, sponsored by the Anglican Church Women Board. The 3 postulants, Dorothy, Douglas, and Shirley joined the Board President, Anne Williams, for this photo at the steps of the chancel of St. John’s. Great connective tissue between Anglican Church Women and diocesan postulants

The Anglican Church postulants offer each year for Anglican Church Women Beck offered the homily. The Lenten Quiet Day has Women Board for our diocese the Board-sponsored Lenten theme, Witnesses to the Drawing on themes of St. become an important feature welcomes its connection Quiet Day. Board President, Gospel, with each of their Patrick and the Gospel for for the spiritual life of many with the postulants studying Anne Williams, welcomed reflections followed by a time the day, Douglas addressed Anglicans – women and men in the Masters of Divinity over 60 patrons for this year’s of quiet contemplation. For the theme, Witness to the - during the Lenten season. program at the Atlantic event on St. Patrick’s Day the Eucharist that concluded Gospel, and even included All are welcome. Plan on School of Theology. The at St. John’s, Bedford, as the day, with celebrant, Rev. a musical composition of his attending in 2019. Board especially appreciates postulants Dorothy Miller Randy Townsend, St. John’s own design, along with his the reflections that three and Shirley Cole explored the Rector, postulant Douglas accompaniment on the harp.

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