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MISSION IN MOTION: international

ERIC PHINNEY PHOTO

THESE SEAFARERS ARE CREW MEMBERS OF A SHIP LOADING POTASH AT THE PORT OF SAINT JOHN, heading to South America. Eric Phinney had just picked up an order of about $1,000 worth of personal items for the whole crew of 21. These men came ashore to load the goods on their ship. Eric says they would not likely have been able to access goods in many ports in South America. The service provided in Saint John is doubly important as seafarers during a pandemic have little access to ports and many have no idea when they will be able to go back home or do any more shopping.

BY SUSAN HUPPERT, NAMMA global pandemic and limited ac- like the Rev. Eric Phinney at Canadian port of Saint John. Seafarers’ cess to the Internet compromise Saint John Seafarers Mission, “I happened to know people For seafarers’ welfare missions to the opportunity to hear from new avenues have developed in in the phone company and that Mission, port do their job well, they need to be many seafarers. the New Brunswick port where some terminals desperately in close contact with seafarers. Without the face-to-face he serves. wanted to upgrade their internet partner on To respond to needs, they need contact traditionally available, Phinney had an idea to enable service,” he said. first to listen to them. the direct needs of seafarers pass those working at sea to have in- The chaplain also knew the wifi project Awareness of needs is essen- by unmet in many ports. Thanks stant access to the outside world tial as we care for others. But the to forward-looking chaplains when their ships dock in the Seafarers continued on page 2

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SEAFARERS AND VOLUNTEERS WITH THE SAINT JOHN MISSION TO SEAFARERS help load a ship in the Port of Saint John after a pick up at local stores for personal goods ordered by the seafarers. Portside wifi, with a landing page to help with ordering goods, is allowing seafarers to buy the items they need online while in port, and have them delivered to the ship.

Phinney: ‘With a little bit of effort, I can move mountains for these seafarers’

Seafarers continued from page 1 gram addressing the wellbeing suggest an upgrade to the inter- of seafarers at home and at sea, net services for seafarers in their conduit was already in place for or WhatsApp and other sup- respective ports also. improved internet service. He portive services, are easily ac- However, to motivate others contacted a terminal manager cessible. Links to organizations to do this is not just to figure to discuss sharing an updated or options directly benefitting out the technology, but we need service benefitting the terminal seafarers are also provided. to tell the story of why seafarers and the ships near it. The Port of Saint John is find an internet connection and “I negotiated the fiber optics Eastern Canada’s largest port by the possibility to do some shop- and had it brought to the termi- volume. It handles an average of ping so valuable. nals and seafarers. It was a win- 28 million metric tons of cargo “Most of the work is simple win for everyone,” said Phinney. annually, according to its web- tasks that cost us little but make “I worked with our existing site. The Mission creates strong a huge difference in a seafarer’s partners to get a strong, robust relationships within this global life,” said Phinney. DEADLINE for news and photos connection. With transponders exchange, evident as the seafar- The beauty of our mission for the May edition of the New situated near the docks we were ing community is a focus of Port work among seafarers is the op- Brunswick Anglican is April 1. able to expand our service to Saint John’s charitable giving portunity to share their stories Send submissions to seafarers virtually.” through the Seafarer’s Mission. with the rest of the world. Giv- [email protected] Today, as seafarers log onto “Considering the industry- ing voice to an unseen popula- the free internet, a landing page wide crisis facing seafarers, Port tion is our gift. appears that offers the seafarers Saint John recognized pier-side Using the principles of direct links to information about wifi was more relevant and impor- developing genuine relation- services that the local seafarers’ tant than at any time in the past. ships, listening to and telling mission can provide. This pro- “This meant that pier-side the stories of the seafarers’ lives, vides direct access to immediate wifi became a top priority, and sacrifice and service and seeking www.anglican.nb.ca services they may need without establishing wifi became a criti- a response from the hearers can cumbersome searching. cal project Saint John designed lead to exciting benefits. OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE DIOCESE OF FREDERICTON The landing page offers to improve seafarers’ opportuni- “What I love is the leverage A SECTION OF THE ANGLICAN JOURNAL seafarers a place to create an ties for social contact and a life- effect,” said Phinney. “With a The Most Rev. David Edwards Archbishop and Publisher account at Walmart to do online line to home, family and friends little bit of effort, I can move personal shopping and have while seafarers are in port. mountains for these seafarers.” Gisele McKnight Editor much needed items delivered to “We also realized, given the “We hear their stories, and Cheryl Jacobs & Ben Bourque Proofreaders their vessel by the Mission. technological, financial, and we tell their stories,” he said. “It In addition, those engulfed urgency of need implications, makes me feel good.” Published 10 times per year. Price of subscription $10.00 the Mission needed a helping Reprinted with permission. by the isolating effects of their Please send news and photo submissions to: profession, now compounded hand to make this a reality,” About NAMMA: With members 12 Spruce Street, Sussex, N.B. E4E 1L9 by a global pandemic, can find wrote Chris Hall, vice president, in more than 50 ports around Phone: 506-459-1801, ext. 1009; E-mail: [email protected] emotional and spiritual support Operations & Harbour Master, North America, NAMMA’s mission through easy access to chaplains Port Saint John. is to support those in maritime Please send subscription renewals and changes of address to: from the webpage. Other maritime ministries ministry with professional The New Brunswick Anglican, c/o Anglican Journal Circulation Dept., The ability to connect with should take note of the work in development, fellowship, and 80 Hayden St, Toronto, Ont. M4Y 3G2 [email protected] OR 1-866-924-9192 ext. 259 families using WeCare, a pro- Saint John. Perhaps they might advocacy. http://namma.org/ Printed & mailed in North York, Ontario By Webnews Printing Inc.

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p r i n c i p a l e n g a g e m e n t s The fullness of Easter March 28 Parish of nce again as I write this, til they experienced them. Their sets himself into the context of Musquash I am reminded that by fear is understandable because the words of Old Testament and the time you read it this is a new thing. he is recognized in the breaking April 1 Othings could be very different One reaction to anything new of the bread. Maundy Thursday from the way I think they are is the need to work out what is Here we see Jesus linked Renewal of Vows going to be by then. happening and how it applies between the old covenant and It is March 1st, and according to us. This was what the women the new. and Blessing of to announcements made at the were beginning to do as they Finally, in the Gospel of Oil, Christ Church end of last week, at midnight fled the tomb on that first Easter Matthew, the description of the Cathedral on March 7th, we will be leaving day. post-resurrection appearances the Orange level and entering John provides many more in- of Jesus is short, though longer April 3-4 Yellow. sights into the events after Jesus’s than that of Mark. It is my hope that for many of resurrection. One concerns the The key insight here is Christ Church us, this will make a difference to Apostle Thomas. the commissioning of the dis- Cathedral the Easter celebration, but at this For whatever reason, he ciples by Jesus to take the Gospel point it remains to be seen. was not present with the other throughout the world, that he April 12-16 This year in the Revised Com- more to say than I have space for disciples on the evening of the will be with them to the end of House of mon Lectionary, there is a choice here. resurrection when Jesus first ap- the age. (online) of two Gospel readings for Easter In what is known as the peared to all of them. His initial Each of these insights Day. The first comes from Mark shorter ending of Mark (verses 1 reaction was to doubt that it had shows us that this Eas- April 18 and the second from John. – 8) we find that the resurrection happened. ter, as with every Easter, we Mark gives a very brief de- is revealed to the women who He made various statements celebrate the fullness of the Celebration of scription of what happened at had gone to tend Jesus’s body. A about what it would take for him resurrection, which is something New Ministry - the resurrection, whereas John young man inside the tomb gives to believe, yet when faced with of infinite possibility. Minto & Chipman goes into detail, highlighting them a message for “Peter and the risen Jesus a week later, all many of the appearances Jesus the disciples,” but the women are of these melted away with the April 19 made after he rose from the “afraid and amazed.” words “My Lord and my God.” Eastertide series dead. Matthew and Luke also go The things which God does One of the things Luke does into more depth than Mark. can leave us fearful. God oper- is to literally take us on a dif- April 24 Each of the Gospel writers ates at a very different level than ferent route, the road to Em- emphasizes different things at we do. maus. Cleopas and his compan- Deconsecration the end of his account of Je- The women may have heard ion are unknowingly joined by of St. George, sus’ life and ministry. I want to Jesus predict his death and the risen Jesus on their journey Upper Gagetown draw on one from each, whilst resurrection, but they could not home from Jerusalem. David Edwards is reminding us that there is much have known the implications un- As they walk and talk, Jesus Diocesan of Fredericton. April 26 Eastertide series April 27 Bishop’s Counsel May 1 Kingswood University Commencement Address May 3 Thoughts on [another] COVID Easter Eastertide series

just reread what I wrote at rants donating food they had in given you. How can they benefit this time last year — the last stock but could not use. We have others by furthering the work Job Opportunity column before we were shut been giving out some items that of the church either with talent, Idown due to COVID-19. How you would not normally see in a time or treasure? Qualified Parish Nurse could we have seen what was food bank. We even had to print I will close with a few verses at CHRIST CHURCH about to happen? recipes to help the clients out. from Psalm 4 which sums up CATHEDRAL, Fredericton As I wrote that column, The last 12 months has given what we have been through and Permanent part-time knowing it would be read just us all a chance to take a breather how we overcome adversity. position: 20 hours/week before Easter, it was focused Mike Briggs and contemplate all that really 6 Many are saying, “Oh, that Deadline: April 30, 2021 on the differences between two matters in our lives. A lot of us we might see better times!” Lift See website for details philosophies on how to live your have not been able to see family, up the light of your countenance life and use what God has given grieve at funerals of family or upon us, O Lord. 7 You have put Send resume and cover you. we have seen over the last 12 friends, even socialize after a gladness in my heart, more than letter to: Exactly one year later, hope- months, some things have re- church service. when grain and wine and oil in- Parish Nurse Search fully we are soon moving back mained the same — the needs of This time should have helped crease. 8 I lie down in peace; at Committee, to yellow. Provided there are no those less fortunate. us all to focus on what really once I fall asleep; for only you, Christ Church Cathedral, further upticks in infections, we I do see some signs of hope. matters. God is always generous, Lord, make me dwell in safety. 168 Church St., can celebrate the Resurrection I volunteer at the local food but we do not always recognize I wish you all a blessed Easter. Fredericton, NB E3B 4C9 together, unlike 2020. Even so, bank a couple of times a week. I that, busy as we are in our lives. (506) 450-8500 there will be restricted num- started doing this when the lock- Easter is a time of resurrec- search@ bers and no fellowship after the down started as I had spare time tion, rebirth and new life. I urge Michael Briggs is the diocesan christchurchcathedral.com service. and they needed volunteers. you to think anew on how you stewardship officer. He lives in • • • Despite all the changes What we have seen is restau- can best use the gifts God has Moncton. christchurchcathedral.com

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Primate joins February Diocesan Council meeting

BY GISELE MCKNIGHT

Archbishop , primate of the Anglican Church of Canada, was a spe- cial guest at the Feb. 20 meet- ing of Diocesan Council. After welcoming her, Arch- bishop David Edwards gave her the floor and she spoke about her changing role during the pandemic and the role of the national church. Her usual role of weekly travel has changed a great deal in the past year. Instead she has been using Zoom to stay in contact with churches across the country, as was the case during the Council meeting. She offered her take on how the pandemic is playing out in the Church. “When I pray, I see visual images in prayer,” she said. “One image in John is of the vine being pruned. That’s true of the Church and certainly myself.” She likened the process to bringing in her geraniums COUNCIL MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE at the February Diocesan Council meeting that Primate Linda Nicholls attended. She is seen at far from the garage and pruning right, one up from the bottom. them back to almost nothing so they’ll bloom large, beauti- ful and healthy this summer. “I believe we’re being NATIONAL CHURCH The primate is also grieved Zanzibar, Tanzania in Africa, On trends developed during pruned from our addiction to Citing the structure of the by the racism she knows is one of the centres of the slave COVID: “When this started buildings,” she said, adding Anglican Church of Canada, present within the Church. She trade. An Anglican cathedral we expected some trends to sometimes a pruning takes too she said, “I have little or no told Council members that was built literally on the site deepen rapidly, and expected much, in this case, the Eucha- authority. The authority rests at every racialized priest she’s of the slave market in the late finances to quickly worsen. rist. the diocesan level.” questioned within the ACC 1800s in celebration of the end Some dioceses are facing great A blessing prompted by the The creation of the national has told her they have been of the slave trade. financial difficulties that are pandemic, though, is the redis- church was done to network discriminated against — in She noted that human traf- coming quickly. covery of the Daily Offices and and share resources. The work their church role — because of ficking did not end 150 years ago “When things open up the renewal of that tradition. of the ACC centres on liturgy, the colour of their skin. as she related the story of a high and the Church comes back “We’ve been stripped back connecting to ecumenical “We can choose not to see,” school girl living at home but also to more normal patterns, will to what is essential to meet partners and sharing the sto- she said. ‘The challenge is to under the control of a pimp. people come back? If all this God,” she said. “Traditions are ries from the dioceses. take the blinders off and listen Gospel-based discipleship online worship is available, wonderful, but they do need There is also the continuing deeply to the diversity of our and climate change are other what will they choose? And periodic examination. Which work of reconciliation with the church.” issues and interests during her with these variants, will people are life-giving and which are First Nations community as Human trafficking is anoth- mandate. be too afraid?” barriers?” they develop their own indig- er issue that deeply affects the The primate noted that enous church. primate. She spoke of a trip to Q & A when SARS was an epidemic She took questions from in Southern Ontario years ago, Council members, which there were some people who mostly centred on pandemic drifted away and others who effects. never came back to the com- On people from elsewhere mon cup. joining Zoom worship: “We’ve “I do think 2021 will be understood ourselves as geo- a significant time, certainly graphic parishes. I think that’s to reconnect, especially with disintegrated during COVID. people we’ve met online.” The harder question is deepen- She noted data showing ing community together.” many online worshippers are On in-person fellowship: tuning in to multiple services “Perhaps we really don’t know and are not uniquely attached each other — how we were to any one parish. formed in the gospel. We need Abp. David thanked the to spend more time in inten- primate for her interest and at- tional prayer together, inten- tendance before beginning the tional listening, intentional business part of the Diocesan listening to God.” Council meeting.

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Diocesan Council February highlights

BY GISELE MCKNIGHT In discussing the year 2020, Heather noted much of the Diocesan Council met via savings were the result of a lack Zoom on Feb. 20, marking one of travel and ability to hold year since the last in-person events, as well as additional meeting, which was held in St. targeted savings. As a result George in February last year. of COVID-19, markets were Archbishop Linda Nicholls, tumultuous, with the invest- Primate of the Anglican Church ment portfolio basically break- of Canada, joined the meeting ing even. and offered a message largely dealing with the pandemic and ANGLICAN FOUNDATION its effects. Afterwards, the busi- The Ven. Cathy Laskey brought ness meeting began. forth a motion to ensure that The Rev. David Peer, secre- every corporation become a tary of Synod, gave an update supporting member of the on the sale of buildings. Both Anglican Foundation, and as the Synod office and Bishop’s a Diocesan family, we are all Court sales were completed supporting the Foundation’s in January and the Synod staff work. Membership would have moved into temporary entitle a corporation to apply accommodations at Cathedral for funding in the future. Memorial Hall. Most staff are The discussion was deferred still working from home. to the next meeting to allow “We are currently investi- time to work out the process gating options,” said David, and to prepare appropriate adding that if the diocese ends wording for a motion to put up building on the vacant lot ABOVE, THE before the council. between the two sold proper- INTRODUCTION to ties, it would follow all dioc- Morning Prayer during DIOCESE OF HO esan procedures. the Diocesan Council MOBILE MEDICAL CLINIC meeting on Feb. 20. At Companion Diocese chair COMMITTEE & right, members during Robbie Griffin submitted a TEAM STRUCTURE the meeting. report saying that to access A team of three — David matching Rotary Club funds, Peer, Susan Jack and Robert the diocese needs to wrap up Taylor — have been studying its fundraising by mid-March. committee and team structure The outstanding amount is within the diocese and gave a $25,000. report. Archbishop David Edwards

“We want to make sure MCKNIGHT PHOTOS noted the diocese has not yet Diocesan Council sees this as a contributed to the project, and worthwhile investment in time moved to donate $5,000. and energy,” said Susan. “It’s That prompted a discussion not an easy task.” on how to ensure the entire She suggested adding amount was raised so as not to another two or three members When we met, we were looking at problems, but we lose the opportunity to quickly for the committee and noted discovered there’s a broader discussion to be had: how move the project forward. they are looking for feedback. “ Lionel Hayter asked if it was The goal is to have a plan ready do we fit the business to be done into our structures? possible to cover the entire for council at its May meeting. $25K and fundraise retro- “When we met, we were actively. Chris Hayes noted looking at problems,” said Da- that if every parish contrib- vid. “But we discovered there’s require the person(s) in charge Ministry reductions. There Anglican Foundation grant of uted about $300, the money a broader discussion to be had: of a parish to call a meeting were seven parish requests, $15,000 for roof repairs. would be raised. Several other how do we fit the business to of the parish corporation, and totalling just over $89,000. In members agreed with the idea be done into our structures?” during a meeting, it would al- the end, the total approved TREASURER’S REPORT of ensuring the entire $25,000 low the bishop to chair it. Cur- was $36,691. Shared ministry Treasurer Heather Harris was raised in some way. CONSTITUTIONS AND rently, a territorial archdeacon reductions are granted to as- Jones noted that the diocese is The archbishop’s mo- CANONS REPORT has the power to do this, but sist with temporary financial faring better than some other tion was carried, followed Chancellor David Bell outlined the bishop does not. challenges. dioceses and she is cautiously immediately by a motion a motion regarding parish This motion, which was Diocesan grants of $47,160 optimistic about the year from Siobhan Laskey, which governance. passed, is a recommendation were approved, going to the ahead. directed the diocese to write “In this diocese, each parish to Synod, since it deals with a parishes of Pennfield, Saint The Shared Ministry budget an appeal to the parishes and is a legal corporation, legally change to a canon. John, Woodstock, Fredericton, finished the year 2020 at 96 per ensure the project receives the distinct from Synod and the Moncton and St. Andrews. cent, with $48.9K outstanding. funding it needs. That motion bishop,” he said. “In great mea- FINANCE COMMITTEE Council approved a motion Heather feels the outstand- was carried. sure they are autonomous.” REPORT to allow the Parish of Freder- ing amount may drop. Shared The next meeting of the Di- However, his suggested mo- Finance Committee chair icton (Christ Church [Par- Ministry goals at the end of ocesan Council will take place tion would allow the bishop to Susan Jack reported on Shared ish] Church) to apply for an January stood at 90 per cent. May 29.

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Permanent residency for Twinamatsiko family

BY GISELE MCKNIGHT Charlotte County helped with the steps. Permanent residency means a The two-year wait included great deal to the Twinamatsiko medical exams, plus Treasure’s family in the Parish of Pen- signature and approval, since nfield. It makes life more se- he had turned 18 in the mean- cure for all four of them. But it time. And while uploading the is the children who will benefit online application, some vital the most. information did not reach the It’s been two years since the Department of Immigration, parish rector, the Rev. Caleb slowing the process by months. Twinamatsiko, applied for Since arriving in the prov- the status that would allow ince in March 2018, the family them to remain in Canada. has had great praise for their He, his wife, Hope, and their new parish. teenagers, Treasure and Trust, “The church at Pennfield received the welcome news has been home for us,” said Feb. 18. Caleb. “The way we found “We have been waiting, and them — they are still like that. it is a big relief,” said Caleb. They are loving and caring. “Now we are here, and we are Even our neighbours who happy here.” don’t go to our church care a That means no more visas, lot for us. expiry dates and worries about “People are good. The where they will live and for church is coming along very how long. But easier access well. We are really happy. I to education is the greatest want you to know this.” impact. Caleb is also thankful to The teenagers have been in Archbishop David Edwards for Canada on student visas, and MCKNIGHT FILE PHOTO his support from the begin- while they could work, they ning. were considered international THE TWINAMATSIKO FAMILY at home in Pennfield: Back - Caleb and Treasure; front - Trust and “He has helped us in every students. So when they both Hope. way possible,” he said. “He’s graduated from high school taken risks for us. The entire last June and were accepted to diocesan staff has been helpful. post-secondary education, it dent student pays $9,165. for the designation that would better prepare for university. We thank God for them.” came with huge potential costs. “We just didn’t have that cut those fees by thousands of She recently got a new job at a If all goes as planned, in At New Brunswick Com- kind of money,” said Caleb. dollars. second-hand boutique. September, Treasure will be munity College, where Treasure “We were worried, but the Since before graduation, “We can now plan the edu- a student at NBCC in St. An- was accepted, an international children understood.” Treasure has been working at cation of the kids,” said Caleb. drews in the industrial electri- student pays $9,468 per year in In their Ugandan cul- the local grocery store, and he “It’s not simple, but we think cian program. Trust will be at tuition, in contrast to a resident ture, children go straight on continues there. Treasure’s job we can work on it now.” Mount Allison in Sackville, student, who pays $3,380. through their educational at a local fast-food restaurant The preparation for the and plans to live with Mari At Mount Allison Univer- steps, and to stop could mean disappeared due to COV- residency application included Robertson, long-time friend sity, where Trust was accepted losing their spot. So that took ID-19, but she used the money an English proficiency exam of the family and of Bishop into the Faculty of Science, some understanding to realize she’d saved to buy a computer Caleb had to take, and confir- McAllister College, where tuition for an international the best course of action would and used the time to take on- mation of Caleb’s earnings. The Caleb and Hope worked before student is $18,490, while a resi- be to stay home, work and wait line high school courses to Multicultural Association of coming to Canada.

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An arduous trip for a tiny but important reason

BY GISELE MCKNIGHT lation to be with their daughter at such an important time and Since mid-January, the Ven. to meet the grandson named Perry Cooper and his wife, after Perry, his grandfather and Kallie, have endured two full great-grandfather. days stormbound in isolation But what about the Parish in a North Sydney motel. of Chatham, where Perry is Then there was “the roughest rector? ferry passage we’ve ever had” “My parish was very sup- to get to Grand Falls-Windsor, portive,” said Perry. “They Newfoundland & Labrador. encouraged us to go. It was an And upon arrival, they imme- enormous relief, but hard for diately went into two weeks of me — to be given permission isolation at an Airbnb. to do that.” Then there was the wait — a But he need not have wor- long wait, as it turned out — to ried. He left his parish in good welcome Edward Terence Mat- hands, to the Revs. Ted and Ed thew Blackwood, 7 pounds, Quann; parish administrator eight-and-a-half ounces, born and warden Claire Fracker; Feb. 12. and warden Bill Tracy. The Rev. “But he was worth it,” said Sandy MacPherson has been new grandfather Perry, of their providing sacramental services. first grandchild. “They’re supportive and ca- Edward and mom Victoria, pable, a good team of people,” said Perry, adding he has been the Coopers’ daughter, spent SUBMITTED PHOTO extra time in the hospital due conducting Zoom meetings to some complications, includ- IN THE FAMILY BUBBLE IN NEWFOUNDLAND: Jeffrey Blackwood, Victoria Blackwood, Edward from NL and is in contact ev- ing a weak sucking reflex. Blackwood, Kallie Cooper and Perry Cooper. ery day, phoning parishioners Perry saw his grandson briefly, and making sure all is well noted a full head of red hair, back in Chatham. but had not even held him. Kallie, who works for the “People were asking me for COVID-19, which, after the “Because of the limited doing what we came to do and federal government, has also photos,” he said. “I told them Coopers arrived in NL, went number of people associated just enjoying the little fella.” working from ‘home’ during ‘We’ll get some when we see completely out of control in with this bubble, we are con- So why go to all this trouble her time in NL. him again.’” the province, with hundreds of fined to the grandparents, mom during a pandemic? “We are where we need to Their son-in-law, Jeffrey, new cases in the St. John’s area and dad and baby,” he said. “Because Edward is our first be and it’s been a blessing to is the rector at the Parish of after a very quiet winter. While new dad Jeffrey dotes grandchild,” said Perry. “We be here,” he said. “We’re very Windsor-Bishop’s Falls. He The Coopers finally had the on mother and son, Nanny and haven’t seen Jeffrey and Victo- grateful for the support of the spent a week at the hospital new family back home in the Poppy are keeping the house- ria for about a year and a half p ar i s h .” with his wife and baby son, rectory Feb. 18. Now they are hold running. because of the pandemic.” As of press time, the Coo- and in fact, once in, was not doing what they came to do: “Kallie and I take care of the They decided to take on the pers planned to take the ferry permitted to leave. “provide support for Victoria housecleaning, grocery shop- winter travel, plus the proto- crossing back to the Maritimes Such are the rules of and Jeffrey,” said Perry. ping, cooking,” he said. “We’re cols, precautions and self-iso- on March 6.

the Rev. David Peer. what five pounds do you want.” The lot David mentioned David is looking for ef- Synod is the newly created space on ficient and high utilization of Church Street between both space, something that is likely buildings that were sold. to impose on both groups. office The challenge of the feasi- “We’ll have to manage ex- bility study will be identifying pectations of what we get and update what each group wants, in- how we would work together,” cluding potential future needs, he said. and finding a way to continue There are many questions BY GISELE MCKNIGHT should each group not get still unanswered: how much all they were hoping for, said would it cost; what do we With the sale of the Synod David. want; when might it begin. office building and Bishop’s “These are big decisions, At the same time, David does Court complete, and Synod and not ones made in isola- not want to give anyone the staff working from Cathedral tion,” he said, adding that each impression that a building is MCKNIGHT FILE PHOTO Memorial Hall and/or from group has wants that might now being designed for the home, the next step in finding not be included because of vacant lot. BISHOP’S COURT, ABOVE, AND THE DIOCESAN SYNOD OFFICE, a new Synod home continues. costs and other limitations like “This is still the early next door at 115 Church St., were sold in mid-January. Staff not “We’ve hired a company to space. stages.” working from home are housed in Cathedral Memorial Hall for do a feasibility study on build- He compared it to fitting He expects the feasibility the time being while a new, permanent home is sought for the ing a new building on the lot seven pounds of potatoes in a study to be finalized sometime Synod office. with the intent of co-occupa- five-pound bag. in March. tion with the Cathedral,” said “The important thing is

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In yet another God moment, the ad was never supposed to have been published in the British magazine. It was for a post in Canada: principal of Church Army college. On his own, the British chief secretary had slipped the ad in his paper. David and Janet flew to Toronto in the fall of 1997 to attend the national conference of Church Army. David had the interview and got the job. They went home and prepared for a temporary move to Canada in the spring. Before accepting the job, David visited Church House in London and sought advice on leaving the UK and david edwards the Church of England. How long was too long? When should they return? He was told that three to five years is considered good experience. Be- yond that, you’re out of the loop. “So I came for three years,” he said. BY GISELE MCKNIGHT years later. Janet was prepared for that. Even “I felt I was surrounded by a big his parents were prepared to let their He is the Most Rev. David Edwards, ball of light,” he said. “That was my only child go for three years. But a bishop of the Diocese of Fredericton; conversion experience. Was it God? great deal took place in those three and Metropolitan of the Province of No question.” CLOCKWISE FROM TOP years. Canada, which comes with the title of He never went back to the camera LEFT: Janet & David at a The college was moving to Saint archbishop. club, but the experience of that day Threshhold Ministries John, and the first job was to facilitate (formerly Church But he’d really rather be known as has lasted a lifetime. MCKNIGHT FILE PHOTOS that. There was a lot of work to do — David. “I never really waivered,” he said. Army) event in Saint from scratch, really. How he got to New Brunswick is a “Whenever I think ‘are we just doing John in 2016; Debbie “If Janet hadn’t been there, nothing winding story of God’s hand on his life something that doesn’t make sense?’ I and David on their would have happened!” said David, that began in 1960. David was born at always go back to that incident. If God wedding day in 2020; giving his late wife a great deal of the Wolverhampton Women’s Hospital was real then, he’s real now.” David in the UK in credit for the success that saw the col- at 10:30 in the evening. His father did two photos; David and lege open in September 1998 with four not turn up until the next evening. UNIVERSITY Janet early on in their students. “He worked all day. That’s how they At 16, David was introduced to marriage. “Ultimately, by 2001, we had about did it back then,” said David, adding evangelism, and those who know him 20 students,” he said. that his father still lives in the house would say it still burns deeply within By then they had a faculty of four: David was brought home to as an him. George Eves, Reed Fleming, Janet infant. “I went on a beach mission with and himself, plus adjuncts like former David is an only child, born to Jack Church Army,” he said, adding from parish development officer Dr. Ken and Doreen who were in their 30s. then on, he volunteered, got to know Neilson. Current PDO Shawn Branch His father spent most of his career as Church Army officers and was heavily was a student there in 2001. a caster in an iron foundry, though he involved. That’s where he met Janet, But his three years was up. Stay or served in the Royal Air Force near the his wife of 37 years. go home? end of the war, and in the post-war At 18, David moved out of his fam- During those three years, David period in India and Singapore. ily home to attend university, earning had immersed himself in the deanery. His mother learned to drive in the a combined honours degree in English He had been providing Holy Com- Land Army, an organization of women and history. In 1981 he and Janet got munion at St. James on Broad Street. who worked the farms while the men married, and he attended Cambridge Then in 2000, Bishop were at war. She’s 95 now, suffering University for a post-graduate certifi- asked him to help look after Stone from dementia, living in a nursing cate in Education. By 1982, he was a Church in uptown Saint John during SUBMITTED PHOTOS home. Jack is 92, and visits her twice a teacher. a vacancy. day, every day. But did he really want to be a By 2001, his time limit, “I had a teacher? sense of a call to Stone. I even talked CHILDHOOD “I wanted to be a lawyer,” he said. to Bill about it. But I really didn’t think David’s father didn’t go to church. His “God wanted me to be a teacher. I was “There’s no question that if I’d been ate diocesan evangelist in the Diocese ‘That’s not going to happen,’ was know what he’s saying.’” I should leave Church Army at that mother went occasionally. very convinced of that. I thought I’d be selected for ordained ministry then, of Chelmsford until 1992, when he David’s response. That argument went VACATION In retrospect, God was saying, point.” “I was sent to Sunday school every a Church Army officer.” no matter how good or how bad I am was given a promotion as the bishop’s on for a couple of years. “In 1992, almost on a whim, Janet and ‘you’ll be back.’ Bishop Bill offered him the post. Sunday from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.,” he In his early 20s, he submitted an now, had I been ordained then, I’d advisor in evangelism. Finally, a friend convinced him to I came to North America for vaca- It was in 1997 that an ad in Church They worked out the division of time said. application for ordained ministry. have been a terrible priest.” During those years he worked part- take it seriously. He wasn’t convinced, tion,” said David. “We got the last two Army’s British magazine would bring between the college and the church. He joined youth group as a teen- “I felt fairly confident that I was time on a Masters degree in applied put up roadblocks and made excuses, seats on the aircraft.” David back. Then in 2005, he left the college and ager, but it was a simple prayer in his called to Church Army ministry, but CAREER theology at the University of Kent at until the last one was worked through. They flew to Boston, unprepared became the full-time rector at Stone. community’s library that changed the I wanted to test the ordination track,” So both he and Janet taught school Canterbury. He was ordained a deacon Sept. 24, for the vastness of the North Ameri- CANADA “I couldn’t have wished for a bet- course of his life. he said, adding that many, including and volunteered with Church Army. At the same time, he was told his 1995. can continent. Undeterred, they The ad listed the perfect description of ter parish,” he said. “They are Godly David, 15, had joined the camera his home rector, had suggested he Then in 1986, he was selected to move bishop wanted him to take a job in “I’d come to terms with it by then,” rented a car and got an AAA route David Edwards: lay or ordained, expe- people. But by 2011, somehow I knew club, which had a membership of consider ordination. from volunteer to officer, which meant the diocese that required ordination. he said, adding he retained his Church plan to visit Niagara Falls, almost 500 rience in education, at least a Master’s I was leaving. I sensed that the Stone three. His first meeting was in the But the answer was a resounding leaving his teaching career. After the ‘I can’t, I’m not ordained’ was his Army commission. miles away. degree in theology, experience in journey was coming to an end.” library, and one of them suggested no. You have not suffered enough, three-year training program at the answer. He was assigned to the Parish of “I stood at Niagara Falls and said Church Army. He took the job of parish develop- they begin with a prayer — a prayer they said. Church Army college in Blackheath, ‘Now you know what the bishop is High Ongar with Norton Mandeville to Janet, ‘I’ve got a funny feeling about “I was one of a few people in the that continues to guide David some 45 “They were right,” said David. London, he was assigned as the associ- saying to you,’ was the reply. as the priest-in-charge. this. God is trying to talk but I don’t world who had that,” said David. My Journey Here continued on page 10

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While COVID-19 prevented us from hosting our Pancake supper delivery annual Shrove Tuesday pancake supper, it was decided that, as part of the ministry of the Pasto- ral Care Team, we should do something to reach a success in Woodstock out to those who have been shut in. It was only possible because of the dedicated team of cooks and drivers who provided a pan- cake supper to shut-ins from our congregation. Shrove Tuesday was a stormy day, so the pancake preparation and deliveries were postponed until Wednesday and were then delivered to grateful recipients. A huge thank you to our dedicated volunteers: In the kitchen — Ann & Jon Tait, Jean Colli- cott, and Nancy English. Delivery drivers — Pat & Blair Whitehouse, Andrew Brown, Barb Belyea, Don Niles, Lynne Slipp, Marilyn Sherman, Richard Dennique and Jon Tait. Psalm 100:2 “Serve the Lord with gladness!” In the photo: Ann Tait, Jean Collicott, and Nancy English. Photo by Jon Tait. MISSION IN MOTION: community

My Journey Here — David Edwards

My Journey Here continued she accepted it.” have been able to spend time from page 9 Janet fell ill in late October, together. We’ve had the op- 2018. She was taken to the hos- portunity to work on being ment officer until 2014, when pital that night by ambulance, married. We’ve discovered we he was elected bishop. and within four hours, tests are compatible, and we are revealed what doctors believed developing family life.” BISHOP DAVID was inoperable cancer. This sort of family life is “Nobody ever wants to be It was sudden and shocking, quite new for David. As an bishop,” he said. “I was willing and the news was devastating. only child with no children, to do whatever God called me She died two weeks later. becoming a step-dad and step- to do, but I recognized this “I’ve always said the way grandad has been a change, would be a very difficult task.” Janet died was how a Christian but a welcome one. In preparation for a deci- should die,” said David. “It “It’s good. We were over at sion, he went through 10 made a profound impact on Christy and Josh’s yesterday,” weeks of discernment, includ- me. I’m not sure I could have he said. “It’s good to play with ing a spiritual director and a been so matter-of-fact about it. the children. Getting to know retreat, to come to the point “She cried at times, but she them. Grace and Isaiah are MCKNIGHT FILE PHOTO of letting his name stand. On was never angry. She accepted very sweet children. the day of the election, “I was that this was the next stage for “It’s fascinating to watch surprised, but at peace.” her. the kids grow, watch how they In 2020, he was asked to “I was never angry either, work things out. The things ABOVE, THEN BISHOP serve as an archbishop of the but very sad, and I continue they say and do. Yes, I enjoy it.” DAVID during the Anglican Church, but what to be sad. You don’t spend 40 Even so, David is feeling the 2019 Ash Wednesday would life have been like had years of your life with someone pandemic-imposed distance service at Christ he never come to Canada? and not miss them. from his parents and he misses Church Cathedral; At “If I’d stayed where I was, “We were able to talk about home. As soon as travel is per- left, David on Sept. 9, I’m pretty sure I’d have been our lives together and resolve mitted, he will plan on a trip to 1986 on his first day a parish priest for the last 30 anything that was unsaid.” the UK. at the Wilson Carlile years and that would have “Dad always operates on the College of Evangelism been fine. I’ve always enjoyed COVID & THE basis of ‘do what you’re going (Church Army) in parish ministry.” PRESENT DAY to do’ but he’d like me to be Blackheath, London. David and Debbie (Collicott) home.” JANET were married only a couple of On the journey that has led Janet always hoped to return to months before COVID-19 put him to New Brunswick, he the UK. Even so, she was hap- a stop to so much of normal can’t point to any regrets. SUBMITTED PHOTO py to come to Canada because life. Usually David would have “Was it worth it? Of course the plan was not permanent. been on the road most days it was,” he said. “God led us “But she was always open of the week and every Sunday. here. We’ve sought to follow to the leading of God and she Instead, he’s been home for the will of God as best we can had a sense that God was lead- much of the pandemic. — Janet and I, Debbie and I — ing us,” said David. “Was she “The blessing of COVID-19 and we still do that.” always happy with it? No, but has been that Debbie and I

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CLOCKWISE FROM TOP RIGHT: Creative approaches to a In the Parish of Upper Kennebecasis, the folks in Apohaqui had a drive-through imposition of ashes. Here the Rev. Dr. Chris McMullen and Bev Floyd are pictured. COVID Ash Wednesday Dan McMullin photo In the Parish of Havelock and Salisbury, the imposition of ashes looked different this year! Here, a Q-tip was dipped in water, then dipped in ashes, and applied to either the forehead or the back of a parishioner’s hand (their choice). A fresh Q-tip was used for each person. Chris Hayes photo

In the Parish of Westmorland, they took a new and innovative route. The Rev. Lidvald Haugen-Strand described it this way: “We responded to the concerns about the imposition of ashes by giving out slips of paper to each participant and asking them to reflect on sin, anger, resentment, and misunderstanding in their lives and how it impacts their relationships with others. “When the time for the imposition of ashes came, they placed their paper into a bowl as I said the statement usually used in imposition. The papers were covered by ashes to signify that, through the death of Christ, we are set free from sin and death.” The photo shows layreader Julia Lockwood and Lidvald with a parishioner. Greg Martin photo

At All Saints’ Anglican Church, Keswick Ridge, Parish of Bright, Archdeacon John Sharpe said the words, “Remember, you are dust, and to dust you shall return!” while organist Mary Lou Price signed herself with the cross. Eugene Price photo

Ashes ready to be imposed in the Parish of Riverview. Julian Pillay photo

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An update from Uganda Bishop McAllister College reopened, construction going well

BY PAUL JEFFRIES

Greetings from all of us at Bishop McAllister College and Anglican Seminary! We reopened on Jan. 18 with just under 200 students, the final- ists in their respective sections. While we continue to face a few challenges, things are SUBMITTED PHOTOS actually going quite well. We have received good news this past week. The Ministry of Education has given the green light for all students to return to school. It still won’t be quite back to normal as the different classes have their returns staggered over the coming months to avoid overcrowded conditions and congestion. So over the next few months, we still won’t have everyone at the same time. I believe this will work very well, AN OVERVIEW OF THE BISHOP MCALLISTER COLLEGE CAMPUS; at least for the students. MCKNIGHT FILE PHOTO the construction site of the MDD building (music, dance, Schools have been instruct- drama); and the Rev. Canon Paul Jeffries, rector of the ed to not have exams which college. Paul is originally from New Brunswick. take up a considerable amount of time each term, but instead to concentrate on teaching new material so students catch While the calendar for to a few donations and pledges, One step at a time! appreciate everyone’s support up to where they should be in the entire year hasn’t been which is quite encouraging. We are excited about the for so many years. With your the syllabus. released, I expect it will take We have been able to lay the progress, even these small help we are truly making a dif- Teachers will need your us into early 2022 so that the foundations for the keyboard steps. Our hope is to roof the ference. May God continue to prayers, as while this staggered students are completely back lab and MDD building (music, choral rehearsal room this bless and keep you! format will work well for stu- on track. dance and drama). The choral year if all goes well. Things are The Rev. Canon Paul Jeffries dents, teachers will lose much On another note we have rehearsal room has also taken beginning to look up! “To God is rector of Bishop McAllister of their normal vacation time made a little progress on the another step from the first ring be the Glory!” College & Bishop McAllister that follows each term. music department in 2021, due beam to the second ring beam. I can’t tell you how much we Anglican Seminary.

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Calvin’s Chapel a godsend News from Northern Maine to U.S. parishioners

BY FRAN BEDELL

Calvin’s Chapel, across the international border from the Parish of Madawaska, has been in existence now for eight months. It used to be my garage, now renovated and in use for God’s purposes. The people on the U.S. side haven’t been to St. John the Baptist, Edmundston for a whole year— ever since the border closed. If Bishop David hadn’t given me permission for the chapel, they would have been all this time without a place to worship. Talk about wandering in the desert, except the desert is snow! The chapel has taken on a community ‘air.’ During Ad- vent, Mike brought a creche,

Art made an Advent wreath, MCKNIGHT FILE PHOTO and Lois provided proper col- ored table coverings. Our organist, Irma, records MICHAEL CORBIN PHOTOS the music and Michele coor- dinates all the music into the worship service. Judy provides CALVIN’S CHAPEL DECORATED FOR ADVENT AND CHRISTMAS, and with its new “stained glass” windows. At centre, the Rev. Canon Fran all the hand sanitizer and Lor- Bedell with Bishop David Edwards when Fran was installed a Canon of the Cathedral in February 2017. raine keeps the chapel clean. They are already discussing what we’ll do for Holy Week and Easter. Michele bought some stained glass wall decals, hung them, framed them and now we have stained glass! have never missed a service. Can you imagine what Holy We had to postpone our Episcopal bishop of Maine an Occasionally, Irma works While I’d rather we be all Week will be like! Wow! annual meeting three times annual report of my ministry, with Lisa to provide special mu- together, this has been an Having an international because of Red level, then lock- so this year I mentioned the sic. John provided the chairs, experience that has shaped us congregation is not the easiest down, then Red again, so the chapel — another way of doing as well as a propane heater for in ways unimaginable. because we are bound by two church was closed for five weeks. international ministry! comfort. He is the person who Christmas Eve was memo- sets of laws and requirements. Thank God for the chapel. God willing and ‘the creek converted the garage. rable. It was so humbling to It has also been difficult for the Our annual meeting was don’t rise,’ we’ll all be together It looks like we’ll celebrate worship at the manger in a people in the church proper part Zoom, part in person. again one day. our first anniversary in the garage. It brought home the as I have only been allowed to That was an interesting experi- The Rev. Canon Fran Bedell chapel before the border simplicity of God’s gift to us. It cross the border on Sundays ence! is the deacon-in-charge in the opens. The faithfulness of these gave a whole new meaning to and only to be at the church Because I reside in Maine, Parish of Madawaska and the parishioners is amazing. Most the Bethlehem scene. building — and they check! I am required to send the regional dean of Woodstock.

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Welcome Ecumenical partners

ANN DEVEAU PHOTO

NEW MARYLAND UNITED CHURCH has been helping the Christ Church Cathedral’s outreach

SUBMITTED PHOTO efforts for the past 12 years by donating time, food, clothing and funds. Rev. Kelly Burke (at right) brought a cheque to outreach committee chair Penny Ericson (at left) to continue THE PARISH OF RICHMOND hosted Archbishop David and NMU’s longstanding support of the Monday morning drop-in. This partnership is greatly Debbie Edwards on Feb. 14 at St. John’s in Richmond Corner, appreciated! Fifty-two people received $10 gift cards for supermarkets plus a well-stuffed where the photo was taken, and Holy Trinity in Hartland. goodie bag on Feb. 22 from volunteers such as Susan Colpitts (seated). The next event will Here they are pictured with warden Pat Margison at right. take place March 29, pandemic restrictions permitting.

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Apollo LTD declares “Nothing Is Ordinary. Everything Is Beautiful”

n popular music, it can be In the lyrics there is men- simply writing poetically here; hard to be a light-hearted, tion of need and longing, or if you mean God, then say so! bouncy kind of group with- searching, or being in need Overall, I give Apollo LTD Iout being written off as either of help, but the lyrics only fantastic marks for musician- not serious enough, or down- answer with “Love” or “You” in ship and creativity in their right irreverent to the things response. music; at best, an average score one sings about. We can infer that God is the for lyrics; and an outright fail- It’s also hard to make music focus here, but God is not ex- ing grade for speaking of their that doesn’t seem overly one- plicitly mentioned anywhere, Christian faith. dimensional or forgettable. either as God, Lord, Almighty, If judged on the songs Enter Apollo LTD, a pop full album that can show you Jesus, Holy Spirit — nothing. alone, the listener could not band making a pop album, something new with every For example, this is from the discern whether the writer was but one with lots of different listen. There’s a lot to listen to, there is no weaker second half, song, “Patient:” “But right now Christian or not. shades of style. and many styles on this record as is so often the case with I’m restless / I need You be- It can be disheartening for a This is Apollo LTD’s first to hear. many other projects. cause I’m anxious / I’ve done all listener who is looking for both full-length album, having On this album you’ll find Jordan Phillips and Adam I can / It’s all in Your hands…” good music and a faithful mes- released an earlier EP in a bit of rap with a pop chorus Stark, the duo that is Apollo Some of these songs could sage in a single recording act, but 2019, Out of Body. Now, their (“Good Day,” with the Social LTD, have a great ear, and a just as easily be written about finds one and not the other. Such new album Nothing is Ordi- Club Misfits), bright pop great sense of how to write and a best friend, a boyfriend/girl- a combination should not be that nary. Everything Is Beauti- songs with a punch (“Tears record a great tune. friend, or even someone the hard to find, yet that is sadly the ful should bring them plenty of To Diamonds,” and the great My one major disappoint- singer greatly admires. case all too often. attention for their great sound. tune, “Rulers”), a 70s-esque ment with this group (and The focus of the lyrics is Enjoy Apollo LTD if you Musically, the group can gospel-tinged tune (“Sunday with too many others, sadly), lost when the songs can be so like the kind of music; just be likened to an early Mer- Morning Feeling”), and a light- is that though they consider questionably interpreted. One don’t expect them to speak to cyMe, Paper Route, Sidewalk rock infused tune (“Just What themselves a Christian band, could wonder whether the you spiritually. Prophets, or (a slightly lighter) I Needed,” maybe the best recording on a specifically writer is embarrassed by their Imagine Dragons. song on the album, and “Heart Christian centred-label, the faith, seeking high record sales The Rev. Chris Hayes is a However, this duo has a Believes”). lyrics are terribly watered and plays, or something else musician as well as a priest lot more going on than tricky The song styles are well- down, and do not say much altogether. serving in the Parish of beats and synth hits. This is a mixed from start to finish; about Christianity. I don’t believe the writer is Salisbury and Havelock.

Episcopal Announcements

The Rev. Lidvald Haugen- been appointed part-time Strand’s appointment as incumbent in the Parish of interim priest-in-charge in Millidgeville. Jeremy and the Parish of Westmorland is his family now live in New extended a further year, until Brunswick, but prior to this, he July 31, 2022. served as rector of the Parish of Nipawin and Arborfield in The Rev. Jeremy Boehr has the .

The Rev. Caleb Twinamatsiko, rector of the Parish of Pennfield, and new permanent resident of Canada

Favourite book of the Bible – The Gospel of John Birthplace – Ibanda, Uganda, Africa What you love most about God – God loves me as I am Favourite place on Earth – Bunyonyi - Kabale (Western Uganda) Farthest you’ve been from home – Canada Favourite meal or dessert – Millet, fish and groundnut sauce Biggest fear – Snakes Hidden talent – Playing soccer Favourite movie or book – Movie: The Gods Must Be Crazy (by Jamie Uys) Your hobby – Playing musical instruments Three things always in your fridge – Water, fish, oranges Favourite sports team – The Uganda Cranes

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The Arusha Call to We are called to be formed as servant leaders who demonstrate the way of Christ in a world Discipleship that privileges power, wealth, and the culture of money (Luke 22:25-27) Leading like Jesus

The World Council of Church- power reasserted itself to our es’ Conference on World Mis- Lord, in the form of Satan’s CAROLYN V ON UNSPLASH sion and Evangelism met in temptation in the wilder- Arusha, Tanzania, in March ness, but also in the disciples’ 2018. From this meeting the constant calls for him to topple The text of the Arusha Call: more than 1,000 participants, their enemies. who were all regularly engaged Topple their enemies he did, As disciples of Jesus Christ, both individually and collectively: in mission and evangelism, but not with political revolu- • We are called by our baptism to transforming discipleship: a Christ-connected way issued the Arusha Call to Dis- tion or agitating for better of life in a world where many face despair, rejection, loneliness, and worthlessness. cipleship. representation in a corrupt • We are called to worship the one Triune God—the God of justice, love, and grace—at At our own national church empire, but in obliterating a time when many worship the false god of the market system (Luke 16:13). General Synod in 2019, resolu- their sin, and taking it on him- • We are called to proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ—the fullness of life, the tion A-129 was passed that self, destroying it in his body, repentance and forgiveness of sin, and the promise of eternal life—in word and deed, we affirm the Arusha Call; and rising to new life. in a violent world where many are sacrificed to the idols of death (Jeremiah 32:35) and encourage bodies within the In Luke 22:24-30, when his where many have not yet heard the gospel. General Synod to integrate this disciples disputed who among • We are called to joyfully engage in the ways of the Holy Spirit, who empowers people call into the guiding principles them was the greatest, Jesus from the margins with agency, in the search for justice and dignity (Acts 1:8; 4:31). of baptismal living for the reminded them that true great- • We are called to discern the word of God in a world that communicates many contra- shaping of national ministries; ness lays aside the fight for dictory, false, and confusing messages. and commend the Arusha Call privilege and status and takes • We are called to care for God’s creation, and to be in solidarity with nations severely to dioceses for study and inclu- the form of a servant. Jesus affected by climate change in the face of a ruthless human-centered exploitation of the sion in their considerations reminded his disciples that he, environment for consumerism and greed. of evangelism, witness and their teacher and messiah, was • We are called as disciples to belong together in just and inclusive communities, in discipleship. willing to be their servant. our quest for unity and on our ecumenical journey, in a world that is based upon mar- For one year, Spiritual De- How can we learn to lead like ginalization and exclusion. velopment Team members and Jesus? How can we find great- • We are called to be faithful witnesses of God’s transforming love in dialogue with others will offer reflections in the ness in serving, in laying aside people of other faiths in a world where the politicization of religious identities often New Brunswick Anglican on the the desire for power and wealth? causes conflict. 12 points within this call. This is As I said, these are seduc- • We are called to be formed as servant leaders who demonstrate the way of Christ in a Call # 9, written by Cole Hartin. tive and cunning enemies. world that privileges power, wealth, and the culture of money (Luke 22:25-27). Who has power and wealth • We are called to break down walls and seek justice with people who are dispossessed e are called to be in our society? It is easy and displaced from their lands—including migrants, refugees and asylum seekers— formed as servant enough for us to spot those and to resist new frontiers and borders that separate and kill (Isaiah 58:6-8). leaders who dem- who wield the most of both. • We are called to follow the way of the cross, which challenges elitism, privilege, per- Wonstrate the way of Christ in They stand at the intersection sonal and structural power (Luke 9:23). a world that privileges power, of technology and culture. • We are called to live in the light of the resurrection, which offers hope-filled possi- wealth, and the culture of The top executives at Ama- bilities for transformation. money (Luke 22:25-27). zon, Microsoft, Apple, Face- This is a call to transforming discipleship. This is not a call that we can answer in our Power, wealth, and a culture book, and perhaps those in own strength, so the call becomes, in the end, a call to prayer: of money — these are all se- the film industry, are ready ex- Loving God, we thank you for the gift of life in all its diversity and beauty. Lord Jesus Christ, ductive enemies. amples. Not only do they have crucified and risen, we praise you that you came to find the lost, to free the oppressed, to heal When we encounter Jesus, inordinate wealth, but also the the sick, and to convert the self-centred. Holy Spirit, we rejoice that you breathe in the life of and are grafted into his body ability to communicate with the world and are poured out into our hearts. As we live in the Spirit, may we also walk in the in Baptism, we learn, however vast swaths of the popula- Spirit. Grant us faith and courage to deny ourselves, take up our cross and follow Jesus: becom- haltingly, that our Lord laid tion (in their own homes!) by ing pilgrims of justice and peace in our time. For the blessing of your people, the sustaining of aside his power in love. means of phones, computers the earth, and the glory of your name. Through Christ our Lord, Amen. This is evident in the event and televisions. of the Incarnation itself, when No one in human history the second person of the Holy has had such a far-reaching Trinity entered into human ability. And most of us are and wealth than setting aside of a disciple in order to get a God can even use our paltry life by the Holy Spirit and was enmeshed in these systems Sunday morning for worship, handle on God, to have some aims and questionable means born of the Virgin Mary. of wealth and power as we prayer, and fellowship. leverage in bargaining in our for his ends. True discipleship, The one by whom all things purchase their products, using There is no better way to prayers for more financial then, requires us not only to were created stepped into cre- them for good or ill. resist the temptations of the blessings, or we might use turn to Jesus over the tempta- ation, entered a life of obscurity We resist the draws of world than to read Scripture our position in our church to tion in the world, but to sacri- and poverty, and took on the power and wealth not by shun- and pray together, bleary-eyed, agitate for our own agenda. fice our own attempts to make toils that we all know too well. ning the wealthy and powerful, in the morning or before bed. The tools that God gives us our lives acceptable to God. He gave himself to be cruci- however, but by ordering our But here’s the rub. Even our in our path toward holiness True discipleship begins and fied and buried, and this was own lives in the way of Jesus. desire for God can devolve can be co-opted as another ends with us calling out to our followed by the great mystery This takes time, patience, a into a desire for power. Dis- means to secure power over Master, “God, have mercy on of his descent into hell. There local community, and an open- cipleship, the means by which God or over his Church, so me, a sinner!” is no lower place to go. ness to grace. we follow Christ, can become that we miss the focus we had The Rev. Dr. Cole Hartin is the At pivotal points in his life, There is nothing less misguided. when we began. assistant curate in the Parish of moreover, the seduction of conducive to attaining power We might follow the steps Thankfully, by his grace, Portland.

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