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A SECTION OF THE ANGLICAN JOURNAL OCTOBER 2009 SERVING THE DIOCESE OF FREDERICTON Bishop Miller elected Metropolitan
BY ANA WATTS Newfoundland, and Bishop Cyril nated for the position of Metro- Pitman from Eastern Newfound- politan. Although Archbishop Claude Miller, our diocesan land and Labrador will be here Miller is the senior bishop in the bishop, was elected Metropolitan for a week in the spring. And we Province by tenure, he is by no (chief pastor) of the Ecclesiasti- see communication as vital and means the senior tenured cleric cal Province of Canada on Sat- hope to have effective links from in the group. He came to the urday, Sept. 12, at a session of all our diocesan websites to the priesthood following a successful Provincial Synod held in Gander, provincial website.” career in civil engineering, real Newfoundland & Labrador. He But it is talk of the big picture, estate appraisal, development now bears the title of Archbishop work in the real world, that re- and property management. of the Diocese of Fredericton and ally excites Archbishop Miller. He was granted a Bachelor of continues to function as diocesan “We need to speak as one voice Theology by the Atlantic School bishop. His extra duties as Met- on important issues, from H1N1 of Theology in 1988 and ordained ropolitan include presiding over and gambling to sexuality and a deacon in June of that year by the provincial house of bishops, the cod fi shery.” Archbishop Harold Nutter. Bish- synod and council; presiding over As senior bishop in the prov- op George Lemmon raised him the election and consecration of ince, then Bishop Miller was to the priesthood the following bishops; and provision of pasto- appointed acting Metropolitan year. He served in the parishes ral care throughout the province, last spring upon the retirement of Kingston and Bathurst. In 1995 especially to the bishops of the of Archbishop Bruce Stavert of he was made a Canon of Christ dioceses in this province; and Quebec. In his acting position Church Cathedral and appointed responsibility for the Advisory he presided over a meeting of Archdeacon of Chatham. Committee on Postulants for the Provincial House of Bishops In 2000 Bishop Bill Hockin Ordination (ACPO). and Provincial Synod meetings chose him to be his executive “I am delighted to be able in Gander Sept. 10 – 13. He offered assistant and diocesan archdea- to serve as metropolitan,” says a stirring presidential address to con. During his time in those Archbishop Miller. He looks for- the 45th Provincial Synod. positions he entered a Doctor of ward to his job with relish. “We are a representative body Ministry (DMin) program at Ban- “We are already talking at the bearing our local concerns, while gor Theological Seminary. He Provincial level about sharing at the same time, endeavoring to graduated in May of 2003, shortly and collaborating, especially defi ne God’s apostolic mission after his election as coadjutor sharing educational resources, beyond ourselves. bishop of Fredericton in March. post ordination training for all “In the recent history of our He became diocesan bishop in clergy, including vocational church we have never been bet- November of that year. deacons; we’re talking about lay ter positioned to make a real education, looking at standards difference. We will regain our Archbishop Miller follows in of education for theological relevance when God’s mission the footsteps of four other bish- students, and partnering with is seen to be done. God’s love is ops of this diocese who served youth to ensure they are an a commodity always in demand, as Metropolitan: Bishop John integral part of our ministries and we will witness to this need Medley (elected 1878), Bishop JIM SWEENEY and mission. And as bishops, we as we are sent into God’s world in Richardson (elected 1934), Bish- Archbishop Claude Miller signs the oaths of the offi ce of Metropolitain are already planning to partner the true apostolic sense.” op A. H. O’Neil (elected 1963), and following his consecration at St. Martin’s Cathedral in Gander, Diocese of with one another. I will be go- All diocesan bishops in the Bishop Harold Nutter (elected Central Newfoundland. ing to the Diocese of Western province are automatically nomi- 1980). Clergy address synod priority Bishop issues directives on sanitary Communion practices Transforming ministry In light of the unpredictable effects of the H1N1 virus (swine BY GEOFFREY HALL fl u), Bishop Claude Miller issued an Episcopal Directive regarding Mainline Christian denomina- the administration of Holy Communion in early September. The tions of today all struggle with temporary instructions, subject to revision as necessary, enunci- how the Church can and should ate the principles, context and understandings of the sacrament live out the priority of the proc- of Holy Communion and focus on sanitary practices. lamation of the Gospel of Jesus See Communion on page 2. Christ. At least part of the an- swer has to do with what our 2009 Diocesan Synod (and others) are Synod ‘09 participants rate meeting ‘Very Good Plus’ calling “transformational min- Find a detailed analysis of synod participant feedback on istry.” How do Christians live page 4. in such a way as to proclaim the Gospel and make disciples? The Rev. Dr. Ed White, consultant Get the news fi rst Please support the with the Alban Institute was the keynote speaker at the 2009 Cler- at New Brunswick Anglican gy Conference in August entitled http://anglican.nb.ca as generously as you can “Transforming Ministry.” where you can through the Equipping our leaders for Anglican Journal Appeal. ministry in our current context Use the envelope from the is a high priority for us and subscribe to was refl ected in the resolutions Archdeacon Geoffrey Hall, the bishop’s executive assistant, chats with E NEWS September paper or of the June meeting of Synod. the Rev. Dr. Ed White, Alban Institute consultant and keynote speaker at donate on-line at The clergy conference topic and this year’s Clergy Conference held at Rothesay Netherwood School in late http://www.anglicanjournal.com/ See Transformation on page 2 August. 2 / THE NEW BRUNSWICK ANGLICAN OCTOBER 2009
P A R I S H N E W S Transformation through forgiveness, grace and biblical hospitality
Continued from page 1 and true biblical hospitality. The leadership was chosen to be a Gospel really does teach that it’s first effort follow-up on what not about us. Diocesan Synod is saying needs The business of the Church to happen among us. Ministry needs to be that of disciple-mak- that transforms actually ad- ing, while the majority of us are dresses several of the priorities in the membership business. including renewing our Anglican The kind of Church we are part identity, equipping our leaders of depends on what business we and being responsible stewards think we are in. The Church of the message and call of Jesus continues to operate using an to the Church. attraction model of proclaiming Three session presentations Good News. The more biblical — Personal Transformation, model, used by Jesus himself, Congregational Transformation, is incarnational. The Church and Transforming the World goes to the people rather than — guided consideration of some the people going to church. In new approaches that are as old as Borderland Churches, recom- the Church. Dr. White believes mended to the clergy as prepara- and teaches that transforming tory reading for the conference, the Church has as much to do author Gary Nelson describes in with recapturing what used to detail the change of church cul- be priorities as it does with shiny ture necessary if the Church in new and ingenious programmes: the 21st century intends to meet That transformation always be- its missional challenge. The gins with me. people in the borderlands are “Church members of these much more than just prospects, times are predominantly the rather they are those for whom character of the elder brother the Church exists. in the Parable of the Prodigal Well trained by the world and North American consumerism, Son,” says Dr. White. They are The Reverends Eileen Irish, Patricia Craig and Canon Ed Coleman chat during a break at the Clergy Conference the faithful members of the it may even be human nature for held at Rothesay Netherwood School in late August. church who have kept the lights us to be overly consumed with on, followed the rules, contrib- concern about the stuff of the tion. “Those Christians really be leaders in our church, in our once again on the journey of uted as asked and have done church – stained glass, cemeter- are out of touch and more con- diocese and in our parishes and faith as members of the Chris- everything right. They look at ies, memorials and buildings. cerned about themselves than beyond. Although its not rocket tian community of Anglicans in the (increasing) numbers out- It’s the nature of faith to look about me!” science it is still very diffi cult the Diocese of Fredericton. side the Christian fellowship as beyond, to look what the stuff If, in fact, we know who we for us to do. But who said being spendthrift prodigals. Its diffi cult is all about. When we fail to see are (understand our Anglican an Anglican Christian in the for us to forgive an irresponsible “things” in their proper perspec- identity) and attend to that Diocese of Fredericton was sup- The Ven. Geoffrey Hall is Execu- prodigal. The transformation tive, their importance is lost. which the Gospel teaches and posed to be a walk in the park? tive Assistant to the Bishop of of the Church and its ministry We shouldn’t be surprised then, commands (proclamation by way Has it ever been so? Let’s pray Fredericton, Secretary of the depends on returning to the when the result is the disregard of our very lives) we will find for one another that we’ll live Synod, Diocesan Archdeacon original message entrusted to of those around us and a lack of ourselves transformed and in into the vision being expressed and Territorial Archdeacon of the Church: forgiveness, grace success in effective proclama- fact fi nd that we are equipped to in fresh new ways as we embark Fredericton. Communion in one kind allowed, intinction fi rmly discouraged in directives
Continued from page 1 administrator alone, who will that illness has been spread they come in contact with living shaking hands or other close Specifi c elements of the direc- dip the host and place it on the by way of the common chalice organic material. contact. tive include: communicant’s tongue so the when properly used for admin- Priests or others involved in • Communion will continue to be host does not come in contact istration of Communion. Most the celebration of Communion Hand sanitizer should be offered in both kinds, host and with the communicant’s hands. Communion ware is made from should not come in contact with conspicuously placed and easily wine, from the common chalice; The intinction section met noble metals like silver and gold the elements, vessels or linens if accessible to everyone during • Communion in one kind, host resistance from clergy uncom- (not to be confused with precious they exhibit symptoms of cold or the Communion service, and only, in no way infl uences the fortable placing the intincted metals). These substances are infl uenza, and anyone with such the leaders should remind them validity of the sacrament and host on the tongue of the com- considered to possess unique symptoms should refrain from regularly to use it. the choice is that of the com- municant, so in mid-September and helpful properties when municant; the directive was changed to • Clergy and administrators at allow the administrator to place Communion should visibly use the intincted host on either the hand sanitizer at appropriate hand or the tongue of the com- times; municant. • Intinction (dipping of the host In the preamble to the instruc- in the wine) is firmly discour- tions the bishop’s document www.anglican.nb.ca aged and may be used by the notes there is no fi rm evidence OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE DIOCESE OF FREDERICTON A SECTION OF THE ANGLICAN JOURNAL
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T H E B I S H O P ’ S P A G E We must seek a new way to share the gospel A N N O U N C E M E N T S The Rev. Canon Elaine Hamilton is priest-in-charge of the Parish My dear friends in Christ, we are sent into God’s world in have choices to make in the of Stanley on a month-to-month the true Apostolic sense. change process. Effective lead- basis. s acting Metropolitan of We are summoned into ers wishing transformational Elizabeth Harding, diocesan the Ecclesiastical Prov- God’s tent in a spirit of praise change in their [church] must director of Christian Education ince of Canada, I began and thanksgiving. Lets not A fi rst be transformed … Cultural and director of Camp Medley, my presidential address to Pro- kid ourselves, we are a diverse change begins with personal began a six-month medical leave vincial Synod in Newfoundland group of Anglicans gathered change.” on Sept. 1. Please keep Liz in your last month with Paul’s words to from diverse contexts inhabit- prayers. the Thesselonians: “So deeply ing an ever changing cultural n this ever changing and The Rev. Wendy Amos-Binks do we care for you that we are landscape that is overwhelm- Istrange new world we inhab- was appointed to ministry in the determined to share with you ing in this postmodern world. it, the Church and its leader- Parish of Kent for six months be- not only the gospel of God but Yet, I trust we see ourselves as ship is marginalized in ways ginning Sept. 6. She is assisted by also our own selves, because the people of God not totally similar to those experienced Mr. Cecil Symes, who is ordained you have become very dear to equipped for the journey but many people in their contact in the Baptist tradition. us.” (1Thessalonians 2.8 NRSV) united in mission. We might be with organized religion. There We were gathered in the are many reason for this — our limited by our humanity, yet we beautiful Cathedral in Gander culture, generally speaking, trust on the mission heart of O B I T U A R I E S as God’s people, to worship the views the institutional church God to guide us on our pilgrim- one true God. The God of cre- and church leadership, particu- age to seek and to make real The Diocese of Fredericton ation, the God of our salvation, larly clergy, as irrelevant to God’s love for the world. Under- mourns the loss of two retired the God of beauty and wonder daily life and even to the faith lying Saint Paul’s encourage- priests last August: the Rev. Rob- who makes holy the work that transformational change in the journey. Today fewer people ment to the early church is a ert (Bob) Barry Sr. and the Rev. we are about. What a gift we way we do that. We heard that than ever are inclined to see the desire for the believer to engage Canon David Genge both died on have received and, as Paul says same message at our synod in church as their spiritual home. this Gospel imperative. August 12. in addressing the infant church June. Is this bad news, or good? How might we structure our- Mr. Barry was born and in Thessalonika, what a privi- In his recent book, Border- Bad for those who seek in- selves to effectively engage this brought up on the Bay of Fundy lege is ours to share, not only land Churches, Gary Nelson creased numbers in the pews. challenge and opportunity? in Charlotte County. He served the gospel of God but also our writes: “Change for change’s Perhaps good for those with The General Synod’s web- overseas in the Second World selves. sake is never helpful. Staying fresh eyes and hearts fi lled with site for Vision 2019 provides War. He studied at King’s in I shared with the members the course is not helpful either, imagination willing to accept the opportunity to share our Halifax from 1945-1950 and was of Provincial Synod what was especially when all the signs the gift and challenge of oppor- stories of our response to God’s ordained a deacon in the Diocese on my heart and now I share it tell us that it is a critical time tunity for a new day — not just mission and an opportunity for of Moosonee in October of 1950 with you. to make course corrections. for us, but for the world. us to respond to the question and priested there in 1951. We gather each week as Skillful leaders nurture a sense Bishops do not possess “Where is your church now, and He transferred to the Diocese Anglicans, with a rich tradition of urgency in their [church]. the solutions to the church’s where do you want the Angli- of Fredericton in 1959 and over and an institutional hierar- They foster a passionate desire concerns, but the collective can Church of Canada to be the years served in St. Martins chical structure of bishops, to see the church live out its wisdom of God’s spirit — work- in 2019?” It truly is a question & Black River, Richibucto & Rex- priests, deacons and layper- intended purpose to sing the ing in and through the faithful for all of us. I encourage you to ton with Harcourt, Hardwicke, sons. These realities of our song in this new and strange — stands a good chance of mak- answer it. McAdam and Westfi eld. He also corporate life defi ne, to a large world. This is the critical dif- ing a difference. As we work served as Rural Dean for St. An- extent, who we are and what we ference between [churches] to build a strong and collegial drews from 1979 until 1982. are to be about. But we must be that live in their memories and fellowship, to pool our gifts and Mr. Barry is survived by his vigilant — our structure and those who live in anticipation walk together, we pray our lead- son, the Rev. Robert (Bob) Barry governance must serve the mis- of the future.” We might say ership will model a template. Jr., his wife Marguerite and their sion of God, not the other way “God’s mission is about a new The good news is, in the family. round. and more glorious day than recent history of our Church His funeral was held at St. As a mainline traditional yesterday.” we have never been better James Church, Lakewood in church endeavouring to fi nd its We all know and understand positioned to make a real differ- Saint John on Saturday, August place in an anti-authority, anti- that change is not easy, as ence. We will regain our rel- 15. institutional world, we must, by much as we might wish that evance when God’s mission is The Most Rev. Dr. Claude Miller ***** God’s grace, seek a new way to were the case. We would like to seen to be done. God’s love is a is Provincial Archbishop of The Rev. Canon David Genge was share the Gospel and to share defer the task of change to oth- commodity always in demand, Canada and Diocesan Bishop of born and received his early edu- ourselves. There must be a ers, but as Nelson writes, “[We] and we will witness this need as Fredericton. cation in Newfoundland. He also studied at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Bishop’s University B I S H O P S O F T H E P R O V I N C E O F C A N A D A in Quebec, and St. Augustine’s College in Canterbury, England. He held a science degree from Dalhousie, a B.A. from Memorial University and an L.Th. from Queen’s College in Newfound- land. Canon Genge was ordained a deacon in 1956 and priested in 1957 in Newfoundland. He served parishes in Newfoundland and England before coming to the Diocese of Fredericton as rector of the Parish of St. George & Pen- nfi eld in 1970. In 1976 he took a leave of absence to work with the Canadian Bible Society. In 1979 he was appointed to the Parish of Carleton in Saint John. He was made a canon of Christ Church Cathedral in 1983, ap- pointed rector of the Parish of Pennfield and made Regional Dean of St. Andrews in 1989. He retired in 1994 and went on to serve as priest-in-charge of the Parish of Campobello. He is survived by his wife Joan JAMES SWEENEY and their children Peter, Heather Following his Election as Metropolitan of the Ecclesiastical Province of Canada and consecration as archbishop, the bishops of Canada gathered around and Joanne. Archbishop Miller (centre). From left to right are Bishop Barry B Clarke, Montreal; Percy Coffi n, Western Newfoundland; David Torraville, Central His funeral was held at Christ Newfoundland; Ron Cutler, Suffragan Bishop of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island; Archbishop Miller; Dennis Drainville, Quebec; Cyrus Pitman, Church in Pennfi eld on Sunday, Eastern Newfoundland & Labrador; Susan Moxley, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island; Archbishop Fred Hiltz, Primate of Canada. August 16. 4 / THE NEW BRUNSWICK ANGLICAN OCTOBER 2009
D I O C E S A N N E W S A N D E V E N T S Feedback suggests new ways of doing things
BY ANA WATTS is gone. The number of partici- Where one is Unsatisfactory and pants in synod requires the use fi ve is Excellent, Synod 2009 was these large venues. awarded a solid Very Good Plus The archdeaconry group dis- by the 200 participants who com- cussions had one of the lower pleted evaluation forms. scores at 3.9, which is just a Even the rate of participa- shade under Very Good. Most tion of about 60 per cent (200 of the problems with this event A people) in the evaluation process were concerned with space. One was well above average. The large group was uncomfortable synod evaluation statistics (on in a small room, and two groups seafarer’s the right) and reports from the put at opposite ends of the main working groups that comprised meeting hall had trouble hear- the Synod Planning Committee ing and were distracted by other for the June 4-6 event in Saint activity in the room. Christmas John were reviewed at a com- The Saturday Eucharist re- BY BEVERLEY SULLIVAN mittee meeting in Fredericton ceived high praise; Compline at on Sept. 17. RNS was “too late and too long.” he Saint John Seafar- The statistical and anecdotal Sound quality and a lack of fo- ers’ Mission is a ‘home information contained in the cus on worship were issues with Taway from home’ for feedback has already suggested Morning and Evening Prayer. the men and women who new ways of doing things for Preparation for Synod is the bring us the things we need Synod 2011. The possible estab- only element that slipped into and sometimes take for lishment of a credentials board the “satisfactory” range. granted — things like heat- to prepare up-to-date lists for the Many respondents were ing oil, gasoline, electronics, registrar; better communication pleased with the Archdeaconry vehicles and fresh fruit. between the bishop and the wor- Greater Chapter meetings and This Christmas season the ship planning group/the worship suggested they should be em- Saint John Seafarers’ Mis- planning group and the techni- ployed consistently, not just sion will again provide gifts cal support group; a technical before synod. for seafarers, many of whom support representative included One respondent said s/he was feel lonely, sad and homesick in arrangements are just a few better prepared for Synod than at a time when other people of them. ever before. Some found the are enjoying their family and “As Bishop Edward Salmon Convening Circular daunting friends. says, ‘We refl ect on the past to and others would like to receive Last Christmas your make a difference in the future,’” it sooner. generosity enabled the mis- said Archdeacon Geoffrey Hall, marks, but several participants erages that drives up the costs The hundreds and hundreds sion to distribute 262 “boxes” chair of the Synod Planning were concerned about the cost of associated with such venues. of answers to the questions between Dec. 15 and Jan. 11. Committee. the facility. In fact, according to Groups using them must pur- posed on the evaluation form Ideally they contain a hat, The technical facilities and Diocesan Treasurer Fred Scott, it chase all these services from were tabulated and summarized gloves, warm socks and scarf comfort of the room at the Saint was no more expensive than the the property. There was a time by Ann Fairweather of Rothesay, as well as some extras, like John Trade and Convention Aitken Centre in Fredericton. when this was not the case at who chaired the synod agenda disposable razors, shampoo, Centre (SJTCC) scored high It is the cost of food and bev- the Aitken Centre, but that time working group. shave cream, soap, a tooth brush, toothpaste, Q-tips, hand cream, comb, deodor- ant, lip balm, hard candy, Camp chaplains’ perspectives gum, DVD movies, a small CAMP BROOKWOOD to learn more about how Christ that they are all recognized and tervene in each day’s activities. note pad, pen, pencil, soft BY CHRIS HAYES works in the world, I highly rec- celebrated by the diocese for She is an outstanding leader. cover book, playing cards, brand new cabin built ommend chaplaincy, especially their contributions. God surely smiles at the joy souvenir pins, local post cards Afor an entire family does with young people in summer Liz Harding did an excellent that radiates out of Camp Med- and travel size games (crib- not exactly constitute “rough- camp situations. job selecting and training the ley and I am glad it is a high bage, backgammon, check- ing it,” especially when it has Want to know more? Ask staff. A testament to her leader- priority of the diocese. ers.) a refrigerator, TV and DVD someone you know who went to ship is how well the camp runs The Rev. Kevin Cross is rector of Please don’t seal your player. Clearly, someone wants camp to tell you about it! without the need for her to in- McAdam packages, but do enclose a Brookwood chaplains to be The Rev. Chris Hayes is rector note with your name and comfortable! of Richmond. address. Some recipients will I was asked to give a 50-min- send a thank you. ute presentation to a third of CAMP MEDLEY Drop your packages at the the kids at a time each morn- Mission (92 Tilley Lane, Saint BY KEVIN CROSS ing and to lead worship in the John) on weekdays between y experience this summer evening. I chose Compline from 10 a.m. and 5 p.m., or call (506) as a chaplain at Camp the Book of Common Prayer for M 635-1731 to arrange pick-up. Medley was incredibly enrich- evening chapel — it’s wonder- If the ‘package’ approach ing. I came away very im- ful to see people standing on is not for you, or if you live pressed with the Camp Medley the pews screaming “All for a distance from Saint John, ministry and I think it is prob- Jesus!!!” one minute, quietly a monetary donation ear- ably one of the most important, singing/praying the next. marked specifi cally for our if not THE most important, The real work takes place Christmas program, is ideal ministries of this diocese. during the chaplain’s off hours. and tax-deductible. I spent the week as chaplain If you’re willing to get involved Still have questions? Call with 103 boys and girls ages there are great things to be me, Mission Manager Bever- 12 to14, some churched, oth- gained through relationships of ley Sullivan at the number ers not, many from families in trust and confi dence. above or email me at seaf@ which church is an experience Above, bonfi re at Brookwood; below, canoeing at Camp Medley. Sometimes it means getting nb.aibn.com. of the past. To see these young sweaty (baseball at 30º), but you people grasp Jesus’ love for get to know the kids in a way them, and see how excited they that “preachin’ and teachin’” were to learn about God and don’t often accommodate. worship together was awesome! I found the staff members Their excitement about faith were also willing to talk about increased my own. their experiences, and to seek I was strongly impressed counsel about their own situa- by the skills and compassion tions, as well as those of their of the young counselors who campers. Christ was most pres- run the camp programs. These ent during these times. Seafarer’s relaxing at the mission youth are amazing and speak If you have the gift of a well for the future leadership in Saint John. listening presence and a desire of the church. I hope and pray OCTOBER 2009 THE NEW BRUNSWICK ANGLICAN / 5
M I S S I O N A N D M I N IS T R Y To HondurAs with love … sheetrock, paint and a whole lot of wire BY M. DWIGHT STUART Gordon and Bell Thompson of sales, carwashes, a roast beef TEAM LEADER Miramichi. It was a joy to work dinner with auction, a dessert and worship with them all, to night with the Banjo Barons, n Feb. 6, 2009, our mis- hear them tell of their love for and many, many generous sion team of 12 from Jesus and to pray in the little donations from parishioners, OSt. James Lakewood building in which they took so neighbours, businesses, social in Saint John arrived at Brick much pride. clubs, and anonymous friends. Bay on the Island of Roatan, Our mission did not focus We covered our own return air- just off the coast of Honduras. completely on construction. line tickets as well as most of The next 10 days changed each We were also pleased to offer the other associated expenses one of us even more than it a Vacation Bible School for like immunizations and inci- changed the little church we the children, and lead a mid- dentals. had come to help restore. week Bible study on a passage We arrived on the heels from Romans. Our rector, the of a mission team from the Rev. Ellen Curtis, was invited Parish of New Maryland, who to preach on our fi nal Sunday had painted and restored the (Kara translated) and the con- exterior of the long-neglected gregation was deeply moved by building and prepared for the Ellen’s personal testimony and installation of new windows. message. Our task was to install a full set of new crank-out style glass y the end of the week, louvered windows and renew Bwhen the renovations were the interior. We had brought almost complete, emotions ran strapping, sheetrock, crack-fi ll high. Tears were many as we and sanding blocks with us, but all sang and prayed together before we had gone very far we in the “new” church, and the realized years of dampness and bond between us was cemented neglect had taken a heavy toll forever. It was a joy for us to be on the building’s electrical sys- part of their building project. tem. Major upgrades were nec- As they thanked us for all we essary so we replaced a whole had provided and done, we all lot of wire, installed new boxes, thanked God for them and for plugs, switches, light fi xtures, the privilege of being able to and installed a new circuit for be there and to share in such a two new ceiling fans. work in such a beautiful place. We worked side by side It took almost two years of with the people of the church, planning, prayers, dreams and including the Revs. Nelson and fund-raising for us to reach Kara (Thompson) Mejia. Kara Honduras. We funded our con- is the daughter of the Rev. struction costs through yard Is it a school? Is it a camp? Does it matter? BY CHRIS HAYES websitechoirschoolsite.com is So whether Choir School is a hoir school, possibly the also a stalwart source of all camp or a school doesn’t really best kept secret jewel of information. matter. The choristers have fun, Ca ministry in the diocese, While these efforts in and of make new friends, learn some is a joyful, trustworthy and themselves may not be earth amazing traditional Anglican comfortable community of shattering, they draw us close music, further their under- youth and adults who love to together while God reveals all standing of the work of God in sing, even fourth century stuff, kinds of things to us. their lives, and year after year like the Nunc Dimittis. Choir School comes to life they come back for more. In recent years we have each July at Rothesay Neth- Those of us at the organiza- added some new community- erwood School. Junior choris- tional level feel that as long as building activities to Choir ters spend the week singing, God continues to lead us in this School, a daily paper with learning and having fun. Adult effort, we trust that those who news highlights, humour and choristers join them later in come will benefi t from their a spiritual thought or two; a the week. On Sunday all the time at Choir School, and we daily blog to keep those on the choristers and the staff create a pray they will share the ben- outside abreast of the action 130-voice choir that sings Cho- efi ts of their experience with inside; there’s even a Face Book ral Evensong at Trinity Church the world around them. group to keep connected dur- in Saint John. It is the culmina- ing the year. Our Choir School tion of Choir School. On the right, fun at Choir School ‘09 An autumn call for support of ministry in Canada’s north
BY FIONA BROWNLEE parts of this country providing for the harvest of the year. Many munities by participating in this and bannock. Communications Offi cer pastoral and sacramental care to of our parishes celebrate this by special appeal. As Archbishop David Ash- Council of the North isolated communities can be even Harvest Festivals. It is also the Parishes will have received down, chair of the Council of more diffi cult. time of the year when people in packages over the summer with a the North, said, “There are many Ministry is not easy wherever This autumn, parishes across northern communities go out number of ideas in them on how signifi cant opportunities for us you live across Canada. In urban the country, are being asked to onto to the land to hunt; to hunt, to educate each other about the to provide pastoral and sacra- communities churches face many support the work of the Council caribou, geese, ducks, deer, and Council of the North and how to mental ministry in the vast area issues – homelessness and envi- of the North through a specifi c moose, in order to provide for support the ministry that hap- covered by the member dioceses ronmental concerns being just fundraising project of the Angli- their families and communities. pens in northern, isolated com- yet we often lack the resources. two of the many. In rural com- can Appeal. The Council of the North is munities. Suggestions include By taking part in Anglican Ap- munities churches also face many Why the autumn? Fall is tra- inviting its brothers and sisters selling buttons with the logo for peal’s special focus on the Coun- issues – rural depopulation and ditionally the time across the in the faith to join with them in the Council on them, sermon cil of the North your parish will loss of community resources just country when, as Christians, we celebrating and supporting the ideas and fi nishing up the month be helping us to continue and to name a couple. In the northern give thanks to our Creator God ministry that goes on in our com- with a community feast of stew advance these opportunities.” 6 / THE NEW BRUNSWICK ANGLICAN OCTOBER 2009
C O L U M N S Leeland’s Love on the Move a must-listen kay, what do you do moved to do something to help when you’ve recorded someone else. They often point Oand toured two su- to chapter 25 of Matthew’s Gos- per-successful albums, been pel as their mandate (yes, you nominated for two Grammy have to go look it up), and how awards, written with the best Jesus views caring for the poor. songwriters in your fi eld, been If this album says anything, it invited to talk social justice says that loving God means you with President Obama, and just have to get up and help some- released your third album that connect young people with a one to show it. Leeland wants is already being called the best timeless message that results you to go out. yet? Well, if you are Leeland in action today, rather than just I wish I could review three Mooring, lead singer and princi- a fan club. or four albums every month! pal songwriter for the band that The new album is built For some Canadian content, bears his name, you celebrate around the concept of lov- Bono (lead singer of U2) speak band, as a whole, has discov- check out Manic Drive, a fusion your 21st birthday! That’s right ing God and not really being after receiving an award for ered a new level of playing. It of heavy guitar, dance tracks, — the guy is just 21 and review- able to exist without action in his own work in Africa, writ- all gives the songs a sense of excellent musicianship, and ers are calling Love Is On the your life. Leeland’s members ing with Michael W. Smith destination, and of journeying. great vocals. This Toronto band Move the best Christian album all regularly work with local (worship singer), and constant “Follow You,” “Via Dolorosa,” is gaining a lot of acclaim. It’s of the year. street missions and shelters, prayer during the writing and and “Love is On the Move” are a great act to see and hear. Dozens of top acts have they have traveled to Africa and recording process, wherever particular standouts in this Check out Blue for some great released new material over the Asia to work with aid efforts they were. The results speak for way, and there are also some rock from people who play like past couple of months — Need- like Food For the Hungry. themselves. great driving, foot-stomping, veterans, but are still in their toBreathe, David*Crowder “If we’re not loving people, Love Is On the Move con- air-drumming tracks — “The mid-20s! Band, Sevenglory, BarlowGirl, then we’re just making a bunch tinues Leeland’s signature Door” and unforgettable “New Thousand Foot Krutch, and of noise,” Leeland Mooring sound of “Britrock” fused with Creation.” Rebecca St. James — to name a often says. soaring melodies, and excel- The members of Leeland few. But the Leeland band has He also talks about other lent songwriting. Leeland’s don’t want you to simply listen a reputation for writing with things that have infl uenced this comfortable yet emphatic vocal to their music and enjoy it; The Rev. Chris Hayes is a musi- wisdom well beyond its years. album: meeting a particular style conveys the importance they want you to be moved by cian and the rector of the Parish It has an insightful ability to homeless person, watching of the words he sings, and the the things of which they sing, of Richmond.
Oberammergau Urban and rural — Passion Play Archdeaconry of Fredericton mirrors diocese plus Switzerland, Austria and Bavaria BY GEOFFREY HALL July 24 - August 2, 2010. uring Diocesan Synod ead by two capable regional Contact Lorne or Hazel McMullin, this past June, members Ldeans, the Rev. Karman Riverview Dof Synod from the Arch- Hunt in York and the Rev. 506-854-1930 or 1-877-477-7076. deaconry of Fredericton identi- Bruce McKenna in Fredericton, [email protected] fi ed the need to be renewed in the clergy of the archdeaconry our identity as Anglicans to gather regularly as a clericus Book by Oct. 31, 2009 be among the fi rst priorities for prayer, study and opportuni- and get a discount! toward renewal and growth. ties to share what’s happening There was also an expression of throughout both deaneries. the need to meet more regu- In May the Cathedral issued larly as a Greater Chapter to an appreciated invitation to the further the ministry within its archdeaconry to a celebration borders and identify ways that of Ascension Day. ministry might be shared in an As Archdeaconry Greater effort to strengthen the Angli- Chapters of the diocese refl ect can Church. and move to act on direction of- Both urban and rural con- fered at the 2009 Synod, Freder- tents exist among the Freder- icton too will be attempting to icton archdeaconry parishes, as a parish but rather seen to determine what these empha- which is truly representative of serve the entire diocese. ses could mean for us. the Diocese. A few parishes con- Seven of the parishes in the At the time of this writing tinue by way of efforts to share archdeaconry currently oper- we are scheduled to meet on with a neighbouring parish. On ate on a part-time clergy basis, Sept. 29. July 25 the Parish of Douglas either sharing clergy resources To stay up to date on hap- and Nashwaaksis (Fredericton or benefi ting from the incum- penings, visit the web sites of North) celebrated a turning of bency of a retired cleric. These parishes (go to http://anglican. sod for a proposed new worship include Maugerville, Oromocto, nb.ca, click on Parishes, then facility on Main Street. Bright, Gagetown, Cambridge/ Parishes On Line in the drop- The Archdeaconry of Freder- Waterborough, and Fredericton down menu) or the archdea- icton fi nds itself geographically Junction. conry web site linked from the central to the diocese and Prov- Parishes with full-time cler- “Parishes and Special Minis- ince of New Brunswick and is gy (in addition to the cathedral) tries Directory” at anglican. composed of eight parishes on are Fredericton (Christ Church nb.ca. the north side of the St. John Parish Church), St. Margaret’s, River in the Deanery of York (a Douglas and Nashwaaksis, triangle with Mactaquac, Doak- Ludlow and Blissfi eld, Marys- town and Cambridge Narrows ville, Minto and Chipman, New as its boundary points); and Maryland, St. Mary’s York, and eight parishes on the south side Stanley. Stanley is vacant and The Ven. Geoffrey Hall is Execu- of the river in the Deanery of served by a part-time interim tive Assistant to the Bishop of Fredericton (bounded by Island but seeks a full-time rector. Fredericton, Secretary of Synod, View west of the city, Frederic- I was installed as territorial Diocesan Archdeacon and Ter- ton Junction and Gagetown); as Archdeacon of Fredericton in ritorial Archdeacon of Freder- well as Christ Church Cathe- the fall of 2008. icton. dral, which is not incorporated OCTOBER 2009 THE NEW BRUNSWICK ANGLICAN / 7
I N T E R C E S S I O N S Archives Corner ¶ 19: Parish of Madawaska, ¶ 31: Parish of Pennfi eld, the ¶ 10: Parish of Rothesay, the the Rev. Robert LeBlanc, Rev. Keith Osborne. Rev. Canon Albert Snelgrove, priest-in-charge; (St. John the November the Rev. Jasmine Chandra, Baptist Anglican/St. Paul’s ¶ 1: Ughelli - (Province of Ben- assistant curate. Diocese of United shared ministry), the del, Nigeria) the Rt. Rev. Vin- Ho, Rev. Fr. Joseph Kingsley Rev. Deacon Fran Bedell. The cent O Muoghereh. Archbishop Bentum Rural Dean and priest- Rev. Robert J. Barry (retired). Fred Hiltz, Primate, Anglican in-charge, Kpando. ¶ 20: Parish of Marysville, the Church of Canada. Council of ¶ 11: Parish of St. Andrews, the Rev. Canon John Cathcart. the North, Diocese of Brandon, Rev. Canon John Matheson. Diocese of Ho, Mr Godwin the Rt. Rev. Jim Njegovan, The Rev. Canon Neville Cheese- Dumavor, parochial cat- synod offi ce staff, coordinators man (retired). echist. of Henry Budd College, Marion ¶ 12: Parish of St. Andrew’s, ¶ 21: Parishes of Maugerville Jenkins and Paul Sodtke. Dio- Sunny Brae with Hillsborough & Oromocto, the Rev. Keith cese of Ho, Worawora Deanery & Riverside, the Rev. Robert Howlett. The Ven. Malcolm the Rev. Father Charels A. Salloum. Diocese of Ho, the Berry, Military Chaplain. Tetteh, priest-in-charge, the Rev. Prosper Francis Kwame ¶ 22: Parish of Millidgeville, Rt. Rev. Matthias Medadues- Deh, assistant curate, Kpando. the Rev. Canon Alvin Badohu. Diocese of Yukon, ¶ 13: Parish of St. David & St. Westgate, the Rev. Canon the Rev. Deacon Sarah Usher, Patrick, the Rev. Canon John Brian Campion, the Rev. diocesan administrative offi cer, Matheson, priest-in-charge. Paul McCracken, honorary members of the diocesan execu- ¶ 14: Parish of St. George, the assistants. Diocese of Ho, Mr tive committee, Archbishop Rev. Mary Anne Langmaid. Daniel K Atikor, parochial John Privett, his wife Aida and ¶ 15: Virginia - (Province III, A Fond Reminiscence catechist. family. Claude, our Archbishop, USA) the Rt. Rev. Peter James ¶ 23: Parish of Minto & Chip- William, George and Harold, Lee; the Rt. Rev. Shannon Reprinted, with permission, from Silhouettes, man, the Rev. Philip Pain. retired bishops, and their Sherwood Johnston, Coadjutor The Associates of the Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, ¶ 24: Parish of Moncton, the families. Bishop of Virginia; the Rt. Rev. Spring 2009, Number 28 Rev. Chris VanBuskirk. ¶ 2: Parish of Portland, the Rev. David Colin Jones, Suffragan ¶ 25: Torit - (Sudan) The Rt Eileen Irish. The Rev. Canon Bishop of Virginia,. Archbishop Following the recent announcement of extensive restorations to Rev. Bernard Oringa Bal- Basil Buckland (retired). Fred Hiltz, Primate, Anglican be made to St. Anne’s Chapel-of-Ease, built to replace the original moi. Archbishop Fred Hiltz ¶ 3: Parish of Prince William, Church of Canada. Diocese of Parish Church in Fredericton, (now a part of the Christ Church Primate Anglican Church (open incumbency). Diocese Ho, Kpando Deanery, the Rev. Parish Church complex ), we thought our readers might be inter- of Canada. Diocese of Ho, of Ho, the Rev. Fr. Lawrence Canon Joseph K Bentum, Rural ested in this brief account of its forerunner. Agbozune Deanery, the Rev. Danny Amenuvor, priest-in- Dean, the Rt. Rev. Matthias Canon George D. Asiamah, charge, Penyi. Medadues-Badohu. Diocese of Among the people who remembered the original Parish Church Rural Dean, the Rt Rev. ¶ 4: Parish of Quispamsis, (open Yukon, PWRDF representative, on the green was Canon G. G. Roberts, father of writer Charles Matthias Medadues-Badohu. incumbency) Canon Stuart Al- Diocesan ACW President Gloria G. D. Roberts. He wrote about it in this 1897 report, “Progress Diocese of Yukon, Old Crow lan, priest-in-charge, Ms. Kym Hockley, and all ACW members, in Seven Rural Deaneries,” presented to the fi nal meeting of the - St. Luke’s, the Rev. Susan Vessey, lay pastoral assistant. Archbishop John Privett, his Diocesan Church Society, which was replaced by the Diocesan Titterington, the Rev. Deacon The Rev. Eric Caldwell (retired). wife Aida and family. . Claude, Synod. Marion Schafer, Esau Schafer ¶ 5: Parish of Renforth, the Rev. our Archbishop, William, & family, and lay ministry Eric Phinney, the Rev. Canon George and Harold, retired team, Archbishop John Ed Coleman, pastoral assis- bishops, and their families. Privett, his wife Aida and tant. Diocese of Ho, the Rev. ¶ 16: Parish of St. James, Monc- n 1836, the old parish church, a large wooden meeting family. Claude, our Arch- Fr. George Dartey Asiamah, ton, the Rev. Donald Hamilton, house built in the old NB style of architecture, stood a little bishop, William, George and rural dean and priest-in-charge, priest-in-charge. The Rev. Barry nearer to the river than the present Cathedral. How vividly I Harold, retired bishops, and Agbozume. Cohen-Thorley (retired). I remember its appearance, both external and internal! For me their families. ¶ 6: Parish of Restigouche, the ¶ 17: Parish of Saint John, the a thousand pleasant memories cluster about that sanctuary, ¶ 26: Parish of Musquash, Rev. Arnold Godsoe, priest-in- Rev. Dr. Ranall Ingalls, the Rev. so long ago replaced by one in every way more worthy of its (open incumbency) Capt. Rob charge. George Trentowsky honor- sacred purpose. Its small plain altar and great three-decker Marsh, interim. Mr. Robert ¶ 7: Parish of Richmond, the ary assistant, the Rev. Deacon pulpit, both at the west end of the church, its broad galleries, Brittain, Diocesan Ecumeni- Rev. Chris Hayes. Constance Soulikas-Whittaker. especially that occupied by the organ and choir at the east end, with red curtains all across cal Offi cer. ¶ 8: Uyo - (Province of the Niger Diocese of Ho, the Rev. Joseph it, strung on a long brass rod ¶ 27: Parish of the Nerepis Delta, Nigeria) the Most Rev. Wilson Kwame Hayibor, assis- so that they could be drawn and St. John, the Ven. Vic- Emmanuel E Nglass. Archbish- tant curate, Ho. close at any time and com- ars Hodge, the Rev. Michael op Fred Hiltz, Primate, Angli- ¶ 18: Parish of St. Margaret’s, pletely conceal the singers Caines assistant curate, the can Church of Canada. Diocese Canon Jon Lownds, the Rev. whenever they desired, for Rev. Deacon Eleanor Dryden. of Ho, Cathedral Deanery, the John Harvey, honorary as- whatever reason to secure Diocese of Ho, Rev. Fr. Kwasi Very Rev. Simon K Abler, Dean sistant. The Rev. Wally Collett the complete privacy of their Oteng Boampong Bishop’s of Ho, the Rt. Rev. Matthias (retired). devotions; its boxed-in pews, Chaplain. Medadues-Badohu. Diocese of ¶ 19: Parish of St. Mark (Stone) comfortably cushioned in a ¶ 28: Parish of New Bandon, Yukon, Pattie Tetlichi Yukon Church, the Ven. Capt. Da- variety of styles and colours; open incumbency. The Rev. Apostolate, Bishop’s School of vid Edwards. Diocese of Ho, all these things seem to me Ken Brown (retired). Yukon Ministries, Archbishop the Rev. Redeemer Ametefe now grievous defects and ¶ 29: Parishes of Newcastle John Privett, his wife Aida and Semevor, assistant curate, gross anomalies. & Nelson, the Rev. Richard family. Claude, our Archbishop, Worawora. Steeves. Diocese of Ho, the William, George and Harold, ¶ 20: Parish of St. Martin’s & Very Rev. Simon Kofi Ablorh, retired bishops, and their Black River, the Rev. Gerald And yet I loved the old Dean of St. George’s Cathe- families. Laskey, priest-in-charge. church because I loved and dral, Ho. ¶ 9: Parish of Riverview, the 21: Parish of St. Mary’s (York), reverenced those who minis- ¶ 30:Parish of New Maryland, Rev. Brent Ham. The Rev. the Rev. Ian Wetmore. tered within it; because there the Rev. Bruce McKenna. Canon Brian Campion (retired). I worshipped in my boyhood, there I was prepared for confi rmation and received that apostol- ic ordinance, there I made my fi rst communion, there I formed and offered before God my purpose of life-long service in the A Psalm of Thanks ministry of His Church.” by Hope MacMullin Please give me, Lord, an OPEN heart Editor’s Note: Canon George Goodridge Roberts served as Rector Thank you, Lord, Thank you, Lord, of Christ Church (Parish) Church from 1873 to 1905. That you can break my chains A heart that can receive The organ from the church is now located in Christ Church, For the cushion of your love That you have bought my freedom A heart that’s fi lled with joy Maugerville. Your love that holds me up That I can soar with you A heart that knows your peace Your love that knows no bounds Please give me, Lord, two OPEN Thank you, Lord, hands The Archives Corner is prepared by Twila Buttimer That you can be my rock Hands that will reach out (506-453-4306 or [email protected]) That you can be my strength Hands that share your gifts and Frank Morehouse (506-459-3637 or [email protected]). That you can be my refuge They welcome your comments and suggestions With the needy world you love for future articles. Thank you, Jesus! Thanksgiving 2008 St. Luke’s, Temperencevale 8 / THE NEW BRUNSWICK ANGLICAN MONTH 2008
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I’m curious, George … What do you mean by wrestling with God? Keepin’ Current [Introduction] Anglicans and Lutherans organize Hands On youth event
mong the misconcep- the “angel of the Lord” (who The Canadian Lutheran Youth Gathering (CLYG) is now tions people have in fact turns out to be none Canadian Lutheran and Anglican Youth (CLAY) and will Aabout the Christian other than a manifestation host a ground-breaking event August 19-22, 2010 in London, spiritual life – and there are of God). Jacob wrestles with Ontario. Drawing from the text in Isaiah 64:8, “Yet, O Lord, many! – is the idea that it’s God, is injured in the process, you are our Father; we are the clay, and you are our potter; somehow easy. While we have but in the end receives God’s we are all the work of your hand,” the gathering is called all heard variations of this blessing and a new name: Hands On and will explore how God calls us to use our hands theme many times, youth Israel, meaning God-wrestler. to help shape the world around us. seem particularly vulnerable Eventually not just this one The fi rst national youth gathering planned jointly by to it. For many young people, höffer said that when Jesus person but all God’s people the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada (ELCIC) and when they have had a truly calls us to follow him, he bids in the Hebrew scriptures are Anglican Church of Canada (ACC), organizers are hop- signifi cant encounter with us come and die. Another bib- called Israel – a nation of ing for a more equal representation of youth from the two God and begun to explore lical writer said that “it is a God-wrestlers. churches. their relationship with God fearsome thing to fall into the Sadly, many young people “I’m so excited to be a part of this gathering,” says the more consciously, there is an hands of the living God.” are unprepared to meet a liv- Rev. Christie Morrow, National Planning Committee chair. expectation that everything Mike Yaconelli, one of ing God who refuses to dwell “We would like to personally invite Lutheran and Anglican will get better and life easier. my youth ministry heroes, in religious boxes, no matter youth from across Canada to join us in London, Ontario After all, didn’t Jesus say once responded to a parent how pretty we try to make where together we will explore how God has been at work that his “yoke is easy and … who asked for help with her them – a God who is a respect- molding and shaping us so that our churches, communities burden light?” wayward child: “Yes, I can er of neither personal space and the world will see the work of God’s hands through our While there is undoubt- help ruin his life.” He meant, nor comfort zones. When you youth.” edly a sense in which a life of course, that when someone expect God to always lead Information on the gathering, as well as regular updates with God is better than one gets involved with Jesus there gently like a shepherd, as God and the pre-registration booklet are available on the Hands without God, it’s not a simple is no telling where it will lead, most certainly does some- On 2010 website - www.clay2010.ca. For those who have no path of magic. Here, better only that it will sometimes times, what do you do when way of receiving the information electronically, please con- has nothing to do with false lead to unknown paths and in God turns dangerous and tact the Rev. Paul Gehrs (204.984.9156) at the ELCIC National prosperity gospel promises, diffi cult directions. In the pro- wants to wrestle? Offi ce to have a hard copy of the registration materials and it most certainly doesn’t cess, it will lead to wrestling More about this next time. mailed out. mean that life is easier. It can, with God. Youth gatherings take place every two years with a new in fact, get more complicated This reality of the spiri- location each time. The last youth gathering was held in and diffi cult. Jesus also said tual life is clearly pictured in 2008 in Whitehorse, Yukon. More than 1,000 participants that following him involved several biblical passages but The Rev. Dr. George Porter is made the journey from all parts of Canada to take part in taking up a cross. In one perhaps most clearly in the diocesan Canon for Youth and the national event. famous phrase, Dietrich Bon- story of Jacob wrestling with director of youth action. Academic reading group at UNB
Dr. Scott Dunham of Inter Varsity Christan Fellowship invites university graduate students and faculty to join a Summer reading group with him. In this term the group is looking at Terry Eagleton’s The Meaning of Life: A Very Short Introduction (Oxford, 2008). Eagleton is a literary theorist with Marxist roots and Fun! connections to British Christian Socialists. This very short essay provides some good ways of thinking about why the meaning of life really is a meaningful question, and inter- acts with Christianity at various places. The discussion is supplemented with Bible studies that intersect with the At Brookwood theme. Some food-based events are also included. In the second term the group will read through the new book by David Adams Richards, God Is: My Search for Faith in a Secular World (Doubleday, 2009). Again, discussion will be supplemented with regular Bible study. If you are interested please contact Scott at
The UNB (Fredericton)/STU Anglican Chaplain fi nally has an offi ce for the 2009-2010 year: The Campus Ministry And Offi ce is again at #2 Harrison House, out the north side of the UNB Student Union and across the parking lot. Medley Canon George Porter, the chaplain, is on campus most Tuesdays from 9 a.m. on. Alternatively, he can be reached at 458-7009 (non-secure message service) or 459-1801 ext 4 (secure message service) at < porter(at)unb.ca >or< george. porter(at)anglican.nb.ca>.