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A SECTION OF THE ANGLICAN JOURNAL JANUARY 2008 SERVING THE DIOCESE OF FREDERICTON Council team tackles struggling parishes issue

BY JIM MORELL in which the diocese can best support struggling and rural Does your parish need parishes. That committee’s information on children and report is expected at the next youth ministry? Would some diocesan synod in 2009 –– but expert advice on property many parishes need help now. At management, or financial its December meeting PSDT planning or budgeting help to members asked, “What can we your vestry? Are you looking for do to help?” ways to reach out to your They recently had some community? The Diocesan positive feedback from parishes Council’s Parish Support and that have used external Development Team (PSDT) facilitators to help them address wants to develop a bank of some pressing needs. Based on knowledgeable people ready to these encouraging results, team help parishes address all these members felt it would be helpful issues and others, like visioning to have a bank of experts on call. and action planning, The average age in many New stewardship, spiritual growth Brunswick congregations and learning. increases year after year while Toward that end, the PSDT is the number of young families in actively seeking the names of church on Sunday decreases. In clergy and lay leaders from many parishes funerals across the diocese that feel outnumber baptisms and Archbishop Frexd Hiltz (left), Primate of the Angl;ican Church of Canada, spent the day with diocesan clergy in called to a ministry of support confirmations, offerings don’t late November. The Primate answered questions that had been submitted in advance and participated in a frank and facilitation for struggling keep up with operational costs, discussion on the state of the Anglican Communion. The day ended with a ended with a public and joyful service parishes. Training and attendance at Bible studies and of Holy Communion at St. Clement’s in Dumfries. With the Primate are crucifer Emily Ingraham of St. Clement’s orientation sessions are spiritual growth events isn’t and his principal secretary Archdeacon Paul Feheley. planned. If you or someone you what it used to be, and as their know has gifts in these areas buildings get older they are and would be willing to more expensive to operate. For volunteer time and talent in many parishes the future seems support of struggling parishes, pretty bleak, and vestries are Clergy and Primate discuss you are invited to contact simply holding on. committee chair Hazel The fact is, all of our parishes MacKenzie (Parish of Minto and are struggling in varying Chipman) at 327-6726 or degrees, but those in rural areas mhmack@ nbnet.nb.ca. state of the Anglican Church seem to be facing the greatest In response to a motion challenges. BY ANA WATTS Council of General Synod had and Prince Edward Island, so is passed at last year’s diocesan In 1st Corinthians Chapter 12 already issued a statement no stranger to New Brunswick synod, the Bishop and Diocesan v 27 the Apostle Paul writes: Diocese of Fredericton clergy regretting the actions of the two or to Bishop Miller. Indeed, he Council are building a special “Now you are the body of Christ and Archbishop Fred Hiltz Canadian bishops and affirming holds our bishop as a dear friend committee to study and make discussed the state of the the inappropriateness of and valuable colleague. At the recommendations on the ways See Bank of Facilitators on page 2 Anglican Communion in interventions in the Canadian beginning of the Communion general and the Anglican church by bishops from other service the primate said, “I Church in Canada in particular jurisdictions. thank God for Claude, he is a Bishop plans sabbatical leave at a clergy day with the primate So the clergy day with the good man and filled with the at St. Clement’s Church in the primate began with private but Holy Spirit.” Bishop will spend current parish/ministry for at Parish of Prince William, open discussion and ended with The primate’s sermon was on Feb. 15 to May 15 on a sabbatical least five years. Dumfries, Queensbury and a public and joyful service of the Gospel lesson from Luke for retreat. Accumulated continuing Southhampton at the end of Holy Communion at St. Reign of Christ the King “Learning is a life-long education funds can be used to November. Clement’s in Dumfries with its Sunday. “Yesterday it was process and I encourage our support a sabbatical leave. His visit came close on the panoramic view of the St. John strange to hear that passage clergy to take a sabbatical after Funds may also be available heels of the defection of two River. This was Archbishop Fred from the middle of the Passion five years in a ministry. I am five from the Diocesan Jubilee Fund retired Canadian bishops from Hiltz’ first official visit to the as we approach the beginning of years into my episcopate now for the Education of Clergy, the Anglican Church of Canada. Diocese of Fredericton since his Advent, but it was appropriate,” and am taking my own advice,” from the priest’s parish, and They relinquished their licenses election as primate at General he said. “It confronted us with says the bishop. through the General Synod to minister in the Anglican Synod last July. He and his the fundamental truths about The diocese supports Continuing Education Plan. Church of Canada in order to principal secretary Archdeacon our relationship with Christ … sabbatical leave for personal Allowable expenses include become bishops in the Province Paul Feheley remained in the the penitent thief who had never development and the pursuit of travel and living costs, tuition, of the Southern Cone under diocese for another day and been baptized and who had worthy scholarly interests in a books and relevant computer Archbishop Gregory Venables. traveled to Saint John with taken no vows, renounced Satan cleric’s area of ministry. The hardware and software. The primate addressed the Bishop Claude Miller and his and every evil power with three three-month leave may be taken Bishop Miller will fund his situation publicly in a pastoral executive assistant Archdeacon words: ‘Jesus, remember me.’ in a community or retreat setting. sabbatical leave with a General he asked to be read in every Geoffrey Hall. With that he turned to Christ It is available to those who have Synod Continuing Education Anglican Church across the Archbishop Hiltz is the and accepted him as his Saviour been priests for at least 10 years Plan grant and available country on Sunday Dec. 2. The former Bishop of Nova Scotia See Christ Reigns on page 2 and have been incumbent in their bursaries.

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P A R I S H N E W S Heather Carr’s northern ACW adventures continue This the second installment of a We adopted a yellow Celtic the new executive. Bishop story begun in the December cross with a red maple leaf in Larry Robinson presided and issue by National ACW past- the centre and ACW along the the rector, the Rev. Ernest president Heather Carr. base of the cross as a new logo. Buchanan, gave the homily. A new hymn, “The Love of From Terrace I went to the In Atlin the ACW hosted “Tea Jesus Calls Us,” coordinates Nass and Prince Rupert and on the Tharane,” a small with the new motto of the was once again overwhelmed surviving ship from the Gold same name. at the distance between Rush days now dry docked and We were unable to hold our communities, the beauty of the in service to the community. election since our constitution land and the joy of the people. ACW also hosted tea in did not permit acceptance of I visited the cathedral in Whitehorse where I had as the name presented. I, Prince Rupert and was many questions for them as however, resigned my position presented with gifts and again they had for me. It was an as national president and my was enthralled to find that the overwhelming learning vice, Marion Saunders of ACW is held in very high experience and I was thankful Toronto, stepped up. Ann Kilby esteem for its contributions to beyond words to have been from PEI remains as treasurer church and family life. For invited. for one more year. We will hold many years the north was an From the Yukon I travelled an election next year for a new important mission project for to the , secretary, vice and treasurer. I the WA/ACW, and I hope to be Terrace, B.C. where we held the remain as past president, able to reopen that chapter of ACW National Conference. The national advisor and head of the ACW life. Bishop Claude members of St. Mathew’s the nominating committee. Miller and I will be working on Heather Carr of Stanley, ACW national past president, chats with national Anglican Church ACW were We will also spend this year this project for the coming treasurer Ann Kilby of PEI and new national president Marion Saunders of our hosts and ACWs from the improving the constitution. year. Toronto. They were all in Terrace, BC for the 2007 annual ACW national diocese assisted with all the On Saturday I made a I would be very happy to conference. plans and care. presentation on my trip to the visit with ACW branches or The geography of Caledonia Yukon and introduced the idea deaneries to share my journeys is similar to the Yukon; you of ACWs once again adopting to the north and my work with travel for several hours to the north as part of their the national ACW board. We, reach the next community and mission work. This idea was as members of Anglican TWO are surrounded by the beauty met with much enthusiasm Church Women, have much to of the mountains. Again the and ideas were documented for be thankful for and proud of. DOVES main industries are forestry members to take back to their Our ministry is filled with AWARDED and tourism. The bishop gave branches. achievements that have 2007 YMCA us a very warm welcome, Terri Perril of the Diocese brought a quality of life to thanked us for accepting his Western Newfoundland both the church and people PEACE invitation and spoke with presented a talk entitled “ACW, that would otherwise have MEDALS great warmth of the ACW and An Aging Organization.” She been lacking, but the journey its importance to the church spoke candidly of how we need for us is not over yet. It was an and community. to attract younger women. She honor to serve these past eight The theme for this year’s also spoke of our growth and years on the national board conference was Christ Our how we got here. This tied in and to be your national Refuge; our focus was ACW nicely with “Our History Our president. Thank you for your and the future of the ACW in Heart,” a video that Marni support and prayers. I look the North. Our guest speaker Crossley from Ottawa brought forward to sharing with you Yvonne Mersereau and Gloria Paul of Hoyt were recognized for the Fiona Brownlee, promotions for us. It tells the history of my journey. generosity of spirit they demonstrated in the operation of Pilgrim coordinator with Council of ACW from 1885 to the present. Heather Carr is past president House retreat centre, their commitment to the environment and their The North, gave an impressive Our conference ended with a of ACW Canada tireless efforts in promoting peace on Earth. presentation on life in service of Holy Communion Northern Canada. and a service of induction for Bank of facilitators initiative inspired by scripture and experience Continued from page 1 Christ reigns through spiritual giants and each one of you is a part of develop the bank of expert what expertise you can contribute to this initiative. Continued from page 1 it.” He goes on to describe how facilitators was guided by this individuals can contribute to the passage of scripture, and in and was prepared to give United States. “They inspire us, strength of that body according response to the urgent needs Jim Morell is a member of the whatever of his life was left to but so do the not so famous, to his or her gifts – for example, expressed by many parishes. 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P R I N C I P A L Let’s resource our plan and steward our resources E N G A G E M E N T S

ince Synod 2000 we have will be inspired to be a part of standard, fundraising is a been working on a God’s family. theology of asking, but the Jan. 3 SShared Ministry Plan for Without resources however, free-will offering is a sacrificial Bishop’s Counsel our diocese. Now –– after eight even an inspired plan is just a celebration. Free-will offering Jan. 9-10 years of prayer, discussion, lot of good ideas. We must is the foundation for Atlantic School consultation, revision and even resource our plan and steward considering a “planned gift.” of Theology some gnashing of teeth –– we our resources in order for it I recall a story of a married Jan. 12 know who we are and what we (and us) to accomplish what we couple that longed for a child Diocesan Council need to do in order to fulfill our believe God wants us to do in but was unable to conceive for Doaktown mission “To proclaim the this time and place. many years. That couple was (Parish of Ludlow and Blissfield) Gospel of Jesus Christ for the Our resources are our time, eventually blessed. To thank making of disciples.” talents and treasure and we God for their child they made a Jan. 13 Our Shared Ministry Plan commonly contribute them free-will offering to their Parish of McAdam ought to be seen as Christ- through our tithes, free-will church. It in no way affected Jan. 17-18 Consecration centred and a Spirit-filled offerings and fundraising their weekly offerings; it was a Diocese of Quebec structure, constructed on efforts. gift in celebration. Biblical teaching on how Jesus I call upon you to pray for a I challenge all to count the Jan. 27-31 Deanery of viewed our relationship with renewed commitment to offer blessings of life and to Kingston and the Kennebecasis God and our life in community, your time, talent and treasures consider celebrating God’s the Church. The willingness to to resource our Shared daily generosity by re- share ministry leadership and Our priorities are like the Ministry Plan for the future of examining our level of responsibility, a commitment support posts in our homes our corporate life. God calls us response in thanksgiving – our to growth, inter-generational and our churches –– they to new life in him. Our plan Shared Ministry Plan depends ministry, partnership, financial uphold our mission and focus challenges all of us to on your support. We are Feb. 15 until May 15 responsibility, defines the our vision. We see clearly now reconsider the many blessings reminded that we can never sabbatical retreaat from mission task that is set before that “We are called by God to God has given us and to glorify out-give God. us in the context of the be a diocese of healthy, him in return by offering our worldwide Anglican mission-focused, welcoming time, talent and treasure at a With every blessing, Communion. and growing parishes.” new level of commitment. We identified our priorities: I believe this is an inspired If you believe God is calling the development of new plan. I believe it will energize us to proclaim the good news models for shared ministry, the our own discipleship as well as of Jesus Christ, if you believe healing of our fractured make new disciples. When we are called by God to be a relationships, the need to equip people see our Church as a diocese of healthy, mission- our leaders for changing Christ-centred, Spirit-filled focused, welcoming and ministry, and the need to community of people who growing parishes, you will resource our plan and steward support each other and even want to help move our plan The Rt. Rev. Dr. Claude Miller our resources. those they don’t know, they forward. A tithe is the Biblical is Bishop of Fredericton.

Obituary C O N F I R M A T I O N I N N E W C A S T L E The Rev. Leslie (Les) Petrie 1933-2007

The Rev. Leslie (Les) Petrie of Hampton died on Dec. 4, 2007. He was born St. Thomas, Ontario 1933, the son of the late Albert and Mary Anne (Crew) Petrie. He grew up in Windsor, Ontario where his railway worker father and stay-at-home mother worshipped at St. Mark’s Anglican Church. He was heavily involved in church life from a very early age. He attended J. E. Benson Public School from 1939 until 1947 and W. D. Lowe Vocational School from 1947 until 1951. He engaged in office work. On Dec. 3, 1960, Les married Margaret Lilian Rauchwerk. They had three children, David (1963), Deborah (1965) and Michael (1970). His wife Margaret described Les earned a Diploma in him as a “happy Christian” who Theology from Huron College loved life. on May 3, 1969, was ordained a “So many people don’t think deacon on May 15 and appointed they can be happy when they’re to the Parish of Restigouche on Christians, that you’re supposed June 1. He was ordained a priest to be serious and sombre all the by Archbishop A.H. O’Neill on time. But Les loved to laugh. He May 7, 1970. had a beautiful singing voice, he He served as rector in loved his Lord and he loved his Restigouche until 1987 when he family and he loved the work he Bishop Claude Miller confirmed 10 candidates at St. Andrew's Anglican Church in Newcastle / was appointed rector of Ketepec did.” Miramichi on Nov. 11. Liz Harding our Christian Education Director was also in attendance. In the photo and Grand Bay. In December of He and Margaret were above are from left to right are: Daniel Hierlihy, Jessica White, Alex White, Jonathan Hierlihy, Bronson 1993 he was appointed rector of involved in Marriage Encounter, Matchett, Ben Berger, Bishop Miller, Jenna Stewart, Mary Berger, the Rev. Richard Steeves, Rebecca the Parish of Tobique. He retired a marriage enrichment Taylor and Leslie-Ann Clark. from there in 1998. program. He is survived by his An obituary in the Telegraph- wife and their three children Journal described Les as a man His funeral was held from St. who loved to laugh, have fun and Paul’s Church in Hampton on visit with his parishioners. Saturday, Dec. 10. 4 / THE NEW BRUNSWICK ANGLICAN JANUARY 2008

A living document … a tool for life Our Shared M

narrative budget is a living document sections in an orchestra, the teams work in and a valuable tool for life, This concert as stewards of our resources and The diocesan budg ADiocesan Narrative Budget connects advocates for our parishes and young people. our resources to our ministries, honours your They ensure programs are in place to support offerings and, we hope, inspires your our spiritual development, mission outreach imagination. and administration as well as our bishop. On these pages we tell the stories of our Because ideas and initiatives are not as easily mission –– To proclaim the Gospel of Jesus divided as numbers, partial costs for some Christ for the making of disciples. We reveal things are assigned to several teams. Rather the value of our efforts and programs, than an inefficient duplication of efforts, analyze our spending and articulate the true these overlaps indicate careful attention to value of what we do. This information is the holistic nature of our church. especially useful when we look at our support We accomplish a lot with our modest of spiritual development and stewardship, budget thanks to your volunteer efforts. New where the value of the work is not necessarily Brunswick Anglicans who love their God, reflected in the dollar value assigned to the their Church and their neighbours give support of these programs. generously of their time and talents as well Our Diocesan Council uses a team as their treasure. approach to support our mission. Like Thank you.

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he Diocesan Council Administration Through advice and advocacy, an emerging TTeam ensures the Body of Christ is well nourished and communications committee will help ensure effective equipped to proclaim the Gospel for the making of communication of the mission of the Anglican Church disciples. Our efforts are not always obvious, but the in New Brunswick. impact of our work is felt throughout the diocese every day Although administration expenditures frequently fall of the year. under the purview of committees like finance and human Important Synod 2007 directives concerning budget resources, the Administration Team is responsible for the allocation models and communications issues are co-ordination of basic diocesan operations as foundational Administration Team responsibilities. as the on-going amendment of regulations and policies, as In consultation with the bishop, we struck a task force imperative as payroll administration and investment to review and recommend effective processes to be used in management, as vital as effective communication and the the allocation of our Shared Ministry budget. The finance development of safe church initiatives, as routine as committee can expect a report this spring. planning synods and managing records. Bishop Matthias Kwabla Medadues-Badohu of our Compani to Bishop Claude Miller for this diocese during an exchange E P I S C O P A L Cathedral in June.

ur bishop is an outward and visible sign enlightening clergy days and clergy conferences P A R I S H D E V E L O P Oof our church. He is especially concerned with the designed to foster and maintain positive relationships. witness, worship and wellness of us, here in his diocese. He Our bishop is closely involved in the discernment also plays two important roles at the National Church process of those called to ministry and supports them in arishes are the engines of mission and the level, as a member of the House of Bishops and of the their post-ordination training. He has fostered the PParish Development and Support Team is the Council of General Synod (CoGS). In 2008, when he and the development of the vocational diaconate and appoints fuel that drives those engines. In response to Synod other bishops of the Anglican Communion meet with the and supports hospital chaplains. 2007, one of our priorities in 2008 is to address the Archbishop of Canterbury in Lambeth, he will also take This year (2008), Bishop Miller’s particular focus is needs of rural and struggling parishes (see related his place on the world stage. clergy and clergy family wellness as we seek ways in story on page 1). We are in the process of The Council Episcopal Team exists to support our which our diocese can support the demanding call to identifying, developing and funding programs bishop here in the diocese. Despite his national and parish ministry in these challenging times. His own designed to address the issues these parishes face. international commitments, he still spends at least 60 per sabbatical from mid-February through mid-April is a The Anglican House/Diocesan Resource Centre cent of his time visiting parishes –– meeting and talking reflection of his commitment to that wellness. in Saint John also falls under our purview. These with his people. He is a champion of clergy development Clearly the work of the Episcopal office and team are resources are of vital support to parishes and, until and the Episcopal Team is proud to contribute to that vital components in our holistic vision of diocesan recently, relied heavily on diocesan funding. A new effort. We take on the planning of educational and ministry. partnership with Ten Thousand Villages not only opens doors to many exciting new cultural and

S T E W A R D S H I P & F I N

ike most people in the church, members of the LStewardship and Financial Development Team struggle to define stewardship as it relates to financial development. The discussion of money in the same breath as spiritual awareness and development can seem a bit too pragmatic. To borrow a term from the 1990s, we need a “paradigm shift.” Treasure, like its partners time and talent, is about attitude, not affluence. Money is not a

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he Mission and Outreach team of Diocesan TCouncil offers support and encouragement to many of the ministries in our diocese, including the high-profile Companion Diocese relationship. Our diocese began an exciting journey of friendship and understanding with the Diocese of Ho in Ghana, Africa, in 2007. Bishop Matthias Kwabla Medadues- Wardens Day 2007 at Camp Medley Badohu visited us last June and our Bishop Claude Miller will visit Ho following the Lambeth The Diocese of Fredericton numerical budget for 2008 is on the diocesan web site: go to http://anglican.nb.ca conference this coming July. click the “Admin” button then select Finance Committee in the drop-down menu. Messages of thanks and appreciation from the ministries under our purview are an encouragement JANUARY 2008 THE NEW BRUNSWICK ANGLICAN / 5

ission for 2008 S P I R I T U A L D E V E L O P M E N T

he Spiritual Development Team reasonable cost and within the diocese. It is also Tof Diocesan Council fosters and an exercise in community building. et in narrative form encourages this foundational tenet of the Through the Spiritual Development Team, Church. Over the past three years the the diocese supports a cluster of spiritually diocesan curacy program has enhanced parish oriented ministries –– including Companioned ministries while the recently ordained grew Spiritual Formation, the Diocesan Choir School into their calling with the help of meaningful and Mothers’ Union –– that meet the spiritual experiences and devoted mentors. needs of our varied constituents through A vocational diaconate program enables programs and conferences. those called to this servant ministry to Because the program and conference accomplish great things in simple humility participants pay the lion’s share of their costs and some of our parishes are the richer for it. through registration fees, the diocese receives The annual Clergy College offers outstanding a monumental return for a very modest continuing education opportunities at investment.

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oung people continue to be a priority in youth can be. She was inspired to volunteer to work with Ythis diocese — concern for their continued youth in her home congregation. connection to the church consistently rates high in George and Liz insist that they do not engage in youth discussions and consultations. George Porter, our youth ministry, they actually seek to identify ways to equip action coordinator, and Liz Harding, our Christian young people in ministry. They celebrate the diversity of education director, both work diligently throughout the ages in the church and look for new ways to engage diocese. Recognizing that parishes are the keys to everyone in worship and mission. They aim to equip more ministry, they consult, coordinate and support young adults and youth as leaders. They seek to nurture and people and the adults who work with and for them. Either mentor bodies and souls of all ages through diocesan, George or Liz (and sometimes both) try to accompany the regional and parish events, as well as participation in the bishop to confirmation services and they follow-up with larger picture of what God is doing in the church. The reGathering - a spring retreat experience for the Diocesan camps, Manna, TEC, Rhema, Christian newly confirmed. Education Conference, InnerCity Youth Ministry, SoulRush, Recently, after observing the youth and leaders at and Spiritual Spa are just some of the many programs and Manna for the day, a mother told us she had “caught a activities they have on tap. The nbay.ca website is the place vision” for how important and delightful ministries with to go for the latest up-dates!

Dioceses of Ho in Ghana presented this hand-woven banner How our budget is funded The Budget at a Glance ifts at the 2007 Synod opening service at christ Church Parish Mission Outreach Donations $717,200 (43%) Our ministry allocations: Parish Assessment $706,600 (42%) Youth Action $236,677 (14%) Interest on Endowments and Other Funds $158,750 (10%) Mission Outreach $388,341 (23%) Donations and Miscellaneous Income $88,600 (5%) Spiritual Formation $244,101 (15%) M E N T & S U P P O R T Parish contributions for 2007 were frozen at the 2006 level in anticipation Episcopal Ministry $240,924 (14%) of a new and more equitable parish contribution plan. The new plan was Parish Development & Support 305,336 (18%) retail opportunities, it enhances the financial sent for further study and presentation at Synod 2009. Diocesan Council Stewardship & Financial Development $32,521 (2%) had no choice but to again freeze the parish budget support amounts at security of the business. Human Resources and Administration (unallocated) the 2006 levels. Bishop Miller, however, has asked parishes to consider Feedback from our 2007 Warden’s Day speaks Total $1,671,971 supporting the budget by 2% over that amount. volumes about the value of this annual event. Gerald McConaghy of Rothesay said it was: “excellent, particularly the time that we spent sharing with one another the positive things that are going on in our parishes. I came away with ideas to use and a positive feeling that parishes are filled with dedicated people with ideas, enthusiasm and a commitment to Christian service. It is through events like Wardens Day, particularly in a relaxed setting like Camp Medley, that we can form a community and learn from one another.”

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substitute for spiritual growth, but a fulfilling companion on the journey toward generosity. The mandate of the Stewardship and Financial Development team is to introduce people and parishes to stewardship programs as pragmatic as they are philosophical, and planned giving vehicles that can turn modest investments into generous gifts. Like life, stewardship is a heaping measure of responsibility with incalculable rewards.

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to us, and illustrate the progress we and they have made. A hospital chaplain recently wrote: “The members of my support group and I are so encouraged to know that the diocese has in place an active means by which to support and encourage us in our work. It makes us feel a part of a larger family.” Nancy Wiggins of the Parish Nurse ministry said support for her group fuels their efforts as well. Our Mission and Outreach Team approach is respectful of the autonomy of diocesan ministries. The lives of young people change quickly and often. Our Diocesan Canon for youth and director of Youth Action is sometimes privileged We actively monitor their progress and successes to participate in some of these milestones. He was able to be with Caryn and Mark Gunter from Christ Church Cathedral when they were and offer our support in every possible way. granted Masters degrees from the University of New Brunswick in Fredericton last May. 6 / THE NEW BRUNSWICK ANGLICAN JANUARY 2008

C O L U M N S Archives Corner Celebrating 55 years of Anglican news in the Diocese of Fredericton For the past 55 years, the Diocese Board of Management. Other of Fredericton has been blessed changes saw the editorial office with a regular monthly moved to Fredericton, the newspaper. We now often take format altered slightly and this blessing for granted – but distribution shifted to the this form of communication had parishes to place the paper in been sadly lacking in the the hands of more people. In Diocese, after the demise of the April 1977, the paper re- 19th century newspapers. To appeared as The New address this situation, the 1952 Brunswick Anglican (with the Synod meeting resolved that a by-line: In essentials – Unity; In committee (the Rev. Messrs. W.E. Non-Essentials – Liberty; In all Hart, E.V. Martin and C.J. things – Charity). Canon Eaton Markham) would “make full continued at the helm of the inquiry into the matter of paper until 1988 and was establishing a diocesan succeeded by the Rev. Tom magazine.” This Committee Corston (until 1991). acted quickly and produced an The NB Anglican’s current eight page sample newspaper, a editor, Ana Watts, began her “Specimen Copy” called The work with the January 1992 Diocesan News (The Church issue. Periodical for the Diocese of These publications have Fredericton), which was proven far more successful than circulated at the 1953 Synod their 19th century predecessors. meetings. With Synod’s On Sept. 9, 1850, Bishop Medley’s approval, the first “real” issue of Journal announced that: “A new The Diocesan News appeared in Church paper, called The New October 1953, with the Rev. C.J. Brunswick Churchman was Markham of Rothesay as editor printed, to be issued monthly – (supported by a Board of being the official organ of the Management), and looking Church in the Diocese.” remarkably like the sample Little is known about the issue. Subscriptions were $1.00 Churchman – except that it was a year (in advance.) published in Fredericton by The Rev. C.J. Markham James Hogg and had a short life continued to edit The Diocesan span, probably only seven News until the January 1977 issues; two partial issues issue! When he resigned, Bishop (February 1851 and October Nutter wrote “Far too few 1851) are included in the Medley people in the diocese realize the Journal. heavy responsibility which has Interestingly, on Sept. 25, been carried by the editor and 1850 (just a few days after the the dedication which has first Churchman), the first issue enabled him to work countless of The Church Witness was hours so that this diocese might published in Saint John. A A Sussex newspaper, The Sources: The Archives Corner is have a paper which has been an weekly paper, its goal was to Diocesan Magazine, truly but Bishop Medley Journal (Annals prepared by Twila Buttimer excellent means of “vindicate and maintain briefly, mirrored the diocese of the See of Fredericton, 1845- ([email protected] or 506- communication.” Evangelical Christianity.” because it carried submitted 1892); 453-4306) and Frank Morehouse With Markham’s resignation, Edited by the Rev. Messrs. J.W.D. news from each Deanery. J. Russell Harper, Historical ([email protected] or 506- the paper was re-organized, with Gray (Trinity Church, Saint Twelve issues were produced Directory of New Brunswick 459-3637). They welcome your a new editor, The Rev. Ted John) and J.R. Ruel, the Witness between January 1890 and Newspapers and Periodicals. comments and questions. Eaton, and a reconstituted continued until 1868. January 1891. Synod Journals, 1952, 1953. Love … we all need it, no matter how old we are No man is an island, entire of the following statements best be life long but can change. connection, like an addiction. itself … every man is a piece of describes you in romantic Secure, well-adjusted adults However, “true” love of eternal the continent, a part of the main. relationships? enjoy happier relationships, passion is a Hollywood figment John Donne • I find it relatively easy to get lower rates of divorce. that science says is biologically close to others and am So how do our attachment impossible. I see some people trong social relationships comfortable depending on patterns evolve with age? in counseling who have the strengthen the immune them and having them depend Apparently, as we move idea that if the romance has Ssystem, extend life, speed on me. away from parents toward subsided they must move on to recovery from surgery, and upset when their mothers left, • I am somewhat peers and then to romantic another “better” relationship. reduce the risks of depression showed delight and sought uncomfortable being close to partnerships, we look for The romance always goes and anxiety disorders. In short: comfort on her return, then others; I find it difficult to trust people we like to be around down in partnership, as work love is good for you. settled back to play. A third of them completely, difficult to (proximity maintenance), for and companionship go up. If a Children need the loving the children, however, had one allow myself to depend on people we hate to leave partner moves on, he/she is a safety of secure attachment of two types of insecure them. (separation distress), and for perpetual oxytocin junky and and bonding in at least one attachment. Some of them did • I find that others are people we turn to when upset may never grow up. For a primary relationship, usually not seem to care much when reluctant to get as close as I (safe haven/secure base). “For steady couple “in love,” the the mother. King Solomon mother came and went but would like. I often worry that this reason a man shall leave passionate and companionate knew about attachment they actually were distressed, my partner doesn’t really love his father and mother and be mix with commitment. Jean- bonding. In his wisdom he and tried to manage on their me or won’t want to stay with joined to his wife, and the two Paul Sartre said, “Hell is other realized the real mother would own. This is “avoidant me. I want to merge shall become one flesh.” Mark people.” But I say, so is Heaven. give up her child to save it. attachment.” Others were completely with another 10:7 And St Valentine’s Day is Developmental psychologist anxious and clingy, extremely person, and this desire But what about romance? coming right up. Mary Ainsworth researched upset when separated from sometimes scares people away. As the stages of attachment their mothers and sometimes grow, so may physicals bond children’s confidence by These correspond to secure, Joan Teed is a vocational resisted their efforts to comfort grow into more than introducing a stranger and avoidant, and resistant chaplain as well as a social them ––resistant attachment. friendship. Romantic love then removing mother from attachment patterns. Our worker and counsellor in Attachment theory also releases the oxytocin hormone the scene. Children with internal working models private practice. “secure attachment” were works with adults. Which of learned from childhood tend to and creates a powerful JANUARY 2008 THE NEW BRUNSWICK ANGLICAN / 7 Let’s hope we resemble I N T E R C E S S I O N S JANUARY ¶ 30:Parish of New Bandon, the Church of Burundi the Moast ¶ 20: Pray for the Anglican Ven. Patricia Drummond. Rev. Bernard Ntahoturi Church of Kenya the Most Rev. Canon Tom Smith (retired). Archbishop of the Province of our Heavenly father Benjamin M. P. Nzimbi ¶ 31: Parishes of Newcastle & Burundi & Bishop of Matana. Archbishop of Kenya & Bishop of Nelson, the Rev. Richard Diocese of Ho, the Rt Rev. BY JIM IRVINE All Saints Cathedral Diocese. Steeves. Matthias Medadues-Badohu. Diocese of Ho, the Rt. Rev. FEBRUARY , Old Crow - St. prefer community Matthias Medadues-Badohu. ¶ 1: Parish of New Maryland, the Luke’s, the Rev. Susan eateries. Regulars know Diocese of Yukon, Mayo - St. Mary Rev. Bruce McKenna. Kevin Titterington, the Rev. Deacon where the coffee pot is. I with St. Mark the Rev. Susan Frankland, Atlantic School of Marion Schafer, Esau Schafer & They head for the coffee, Titterington and the lay ministry Theology. family, lay ministry team, greeting the waitress and team, Archbishop Terry Buckle, ¶ 2: Parish of Pennfield, the Rev. Archbishop Terry Buckle, clerk as they reach for their Blanche and family. Claude, our Keith Osborne. Blanche and family. Claude, our mugs. Names are exchanged, watchful eye of Joseph. As the Bishop, William, George and ¶ 3: Pray for Igreja Episcopal bishop, William, George and a sure sign of routine and days grew into months and Harold, retired bishops, and their Anglicana do Brasil the Most Harold, retired bishops, and seats as personal as pews are years Jesus resembled Joseph families. Rev. Maurício José Araújo de their families. gained. in subtle ways recognized by ¶ 21: Parish of Madawaska (St. Andrade Primate of Brazil & ¶ 11: Parish of Riverview, the Not long ago I witnessed patrons of the shop. John the Baptist Anglican/St. Bishop of Brasilia. Diocese of Rev. Brent Ham. Mr. Clyde the morning rite at Fanjoy’s It was as the carpenter’s Paul’s United shared ministry) Ho, the Rt. Rev. Matthias Spinney, Q.C., Diocesan in Jemseg. Arriving for son that Jesus came to the the Rev. Fran Bedell, deacon-in- Medadues-Badohu. Council of Chancellor. breakfast before an early Jordan and approached John. charge. The Rev. Donald the North Eastern ¶ 12: Parish of Rothesay, the Rev. service, I was enjoying my The child who played amongst Routledge (on leave). Newfoundland and Labrador Canon Albert Snelgrove. first cup of java for the day as the shavings and chips now ¶ 22: Parish of Marysville, the the Rt. Rev. Cyrus Pitman, the ¶ 13: Andrews, Canon John a couple of regulars arrived. revealed a new timber as his Rev. Canon John Cathcart. Ven. Jennifer Gosse, clergy and Matheson. The Rev. David Shortly after they claimed the cousin baptized those who ¶ 23: Parishes of Maugerville & people, Winter Meeting of the Staples. booth in front of me, a third responded to his proclamation Oromocto, the Rev. Keith Council of the North. Diocese of ¶ 14: Parish of St. Andrew’s, regular arrived and joined of the approaching Kingdom Howlett. Canon Fred Scott, Yukon, Dawson City - St. Paul’s, Sunny Brae with Hillsborough & them. I could see that these of God. While we have no diocesan treasurer & Synod Moosehide - St. Barnabas, the Riverside, the Rev. Robert men were religious in their pictorial record of the Office staff. Klondike Creeks, the Dempster Salloum. morning ritual. occasion, countless paintings ¶ 24: Parish of Millidgeville, the Highway, the Rev. Dr. Lee ¶ 15: Parish of St. David & St. As my eggs and bacon and and statues interpret the Rev. Canon Alvin Westgate, the Titterington, the Rev. Deacon Patrick, Canon John Matheson, home made toast were placed scene for us. Rev. Canon Brian Campion, and Percy Henry, the Ven. Ken priest-in-charge. Jen Bourque, before me I heard one of the We commemorate the event the Rev. Paul McCracken, Snider honorary assistant, and Montreal Diocesan. men comment to the others, in January and miss the honorary assistants. Aldene Snider, Mabel Henry, ¶ 16: Parish of St. George, the “Bill’s daughters… look a lot revelation of the Messianic ¶ 25: Parish of Minto & Chipman, Shirley Pennell, and Betty Rev. Mary Anne Langmaid. like their Dad.” moment for our dispute on the Rev. Philip Pain. Jen Davidson licensed lay ministers, ¶ Frederick J. Hiltz, Primate of “Yup,” remarked one, as he Jesus’ placement in the river. Bourque, Montreal Diocesan. Archbishop Terry Buckle, the Anglican Church of Canada. took a mouthful of coffee and Whether in the shallows or in ¶ 26: Parish of Moncton, the Rev. Blanche and family. Claude, our Diocese of Ho, the Rt. Rev. nodded in agreement. the deep, we argue like Chris VanBuskirk. bishop, William, George and Matthias Medadues-Badohu. “They sure do,” said the disciples who were there and ¶ 27: Pray for the Church of Harold, retired bishops, and Diocese of Yukon, the Rev. other as he motioned to slide who would recognize the Bangladesh the Rt. Rev. Michael their families. Deacon Sarah Usher Diocesan his cap further on his head. bridge of the nose, or the set S. Baroi Moderator Church of ¶ 4: Parish of Portland, the Rev. Administrative Officer, Agreement struck, they told of the jaw or the line of the Bangladesh & Bishop of Dhaka. Eileen Irish. Donald Snook, Members of the Diocesan the waitress behind the brow. Diocese of Ho, the Rt. Rev. director, Saint John Inner City Executive Committee, counter that they’d have their The evangelists eclipse the Matthias Medadues-Badohu. Youth Ministry. Archbishop Terry Buckle, “usual.” obvious. “This is my Son,” Diocese of Yukon, Pelly ¶ 5: Parish of Prince William, the Blanche and family. Claude, our This was an innocent they record, “in whom I am Crossing - St. James the Lord’s Rev. Canon Elaine Hamilton. bishop, William, George and comment about Bill and his well pleased.” That pleasure Brother, Deacon Walter Majola ¶ 6: Parish of Quispamsis, the Harold, retired bishops, and daughters. No judgment was was enhanced in a life lived & Olga Majola, Betty Joe Rev. John Tremblay. The Rev. their families. expressed; no tone of fully, reflecting the character licensed lay minister, Ted Spencer (retired). ¶ 18: Parish of St. James, criticism was detected. And of his father. Jesus who taught Archbishop Terry Buckle, ¶ 7: Parish of Renforth, the Rev. Moncton, the Rev. Donald they agreed. Bill and his us to address his father as Blanche and family. Claude, our Eric Phinney, the Rev. Ed Hamilton priest-in-charge. daughters resembled each Abba … Daddy … Papa ... Bishop, William, George and Coleman assistant. Canon Ron Stevenson, other. I chewed on the disclosed the character of God Harold, retired bishops, and ¶ 8: Parish of Restigouche, the Chancellor to the Anglican exchange as I enjoyed my not limited to a kindly face or their families. Rev. Arnold Godsoe, Priest-in- Church of Canada. eggs. white beard. No Santa Claus ¶ 28: Parish of Musquash, (open charge. Michael Caines, ¶ 19: Parish of Saint John, the Same has been said of me icon here! The imagined lap on Incumbency). Canon Dr. R.B. Wycliffe. Ven. Stuart Allen, the Rev. and my Dad. If you saw me, which we might climb Smith (retired). ¶ 9: Parish of Richmond, the Rev. George Trentowsky, honorary you’d have a sense of what provides us more with a ¶ 29: Parish of the Nerepis and Christopher Hayes. assistant, the Rev. Constance Theo looked like. Some would source of loving acceptance St. John, the Ven. Vicars Hodge. ¶ 10: Pray for the Anglican Soulikas-Whittaker, deacon. see it in the bridge of the nose and security in our most while others saw a likeness in hesitant of days. Human the set of the jaw or the line attributes pinned on God of the brow or perhaps the dissolve as we discover the widow’s peak hairline. “Chip character concealed beneath off the old block,” is echoed in beard, arm and lap. The Family and parish celebrate with rector many conversations when a character of Jesus, as a chip common timber is recognized. off the old block reveals the by Georgie Keith When we are particularly greater timber from which his critical sometimes we’re is hewn… the character of On a beautiful fall day the people reminded that apples don’t forgiveness, and compassion, of the Parish of Sussex went by fall far from the tree. of acceptance and bus and car to Fredericton to Regardless, common unperturbed love. show their love for their rector at timber is recognized from one It seems clear to me that by the Choral Evensong Service for generation to another. And if our baptism we might look for his installation as Canon of the recognition is thin in the the shavings and chips that Christ Church Cathedral and face, it is often copied in the fall about us as we declare collation as Archdeacon of gestures and mannerisms that that we are children of God. Kingston and Kennebecasis. are impossible to deny and And as children, begin to look Supported by his wife, follow a life time. for the character that is Alexandra, and children, It seemed to me that chips revealed in each of us that is Hannah, Elizabeth and Rachel, fell regularly in Joseph’s attributable to our heavenly the Rev. David Barrett proceeded carpentry shop. An axe father. So that regulars in the to the chancel steps to be installed chewed pieces of wood that most pedestrian of places as a canon. The service continued were fashioned by plane and might comment as did those and he returned to the chancel lathe in the hands of a patrons of Fanjoy’s: “They steps for his collation as the journeyman carpenter. Jesus look like their Dad, don’t you archdeacon. He donned his cope would have begun by playing think?” and looked stunning. in the shavings and chips. Following the service light lessons by his daughters, neighbours and church family Later he would have helped Copyright © 2008 James T. refreshments were served in the Elizabeth and Rachel, the made for a very special day for clean up the shop and later Irvine. Cathedral Memorial Hall. The atmosphere and surroundings our Archdeacon Barrett. still he would have learned to Canon Jim Irvine makes his wonderful music in the in the Cathedral and the Georgie Keith is warden in the plane rough pieces under the home in Fredericton. Cathedral, the reading of the presence of family, friends, parish of Sussex. 8 / THE NEW BRUNSWICK ANGLICAN MONTH 2006

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I’m curious, George … H I G H E S T S C O U T I N G A W A R D What do you think of The Golden Compass? (Part 1) significant places where he departs from what Christians ’m reluctant to write actually believe. This is, after about a movie that will be all, a work of fiction. The Ireleased after this is is Authority has more to do written, but the storm of with the god of organized controversy which has arisen religion than the Biblical seems to call for a story. The church depicted is, preliminary comment. My as the Archbishop noted, views on how well the movie This would not cause quite “without redemption” and makers take Philip Pullman’s the stir were it not for the “entirely about control,” complicated story to screen fact that the books (and which is disturbingly like the will have to wait. presumably the movie) are real church in its worst The film version of The marketed primarily toward moments. Jesus plays no part Golden Compass is based on children. Pullman himself in the story so far, though the first book of Pullman’s says that preadolescent Pullman (who admires him) His Dark Materials novels. children probably would not speculates that he may Three novels and a novella grasp the story, but that appear in the fourth novel as Christian Machin (Parish of Rothesay) received the Chief Scout have been released. A long- hasn’t stopped many from one equally opposed to Award from Lieutenant-Governor Herménégilde Chiasson at the promised fourth book has yet reading the books. institutionalized religion. Legislature Building in Fredericton. The Chief Scout Award, to be written. Several years There is always a tendency The Rev. Dr. George Porter is inaugurated in 1973 by then Governor General of Canada Roland ago the story was adapted for for some Christian people to diocesan Canon for Youth and Michener, is the highest award a Scout can earn in Canada. stage in the author’s native panic about anything which director of youth action. Christian also participated in Manna that day. He took time out England. calls our beliefs and from the diocesan youth event for 11 to 15-year-olds to receive his The dilemma posed by the traditions into question. As award. movie revolves around with anything of this nature, A Curious Correction Pullman’s avowed atheism. parents will want to exercise A transcription error in the He refers to himself as a discretion and be as informed last paragraph of the “Prayer Book atheist,” as possible in order to November Curious George having grown up in a clerical interact with what their column (The God Delusion) Youth and campus ministries discernment day family and developed a children are reading and changed the meaning of the lasting love for the language seeing. I would, however, text. It should have read: highlights a couple of obvious issues of both the King James strongly caution against “Perhaps the most important Two things seemed to emerge initial youth ministries Version of the Bible and the making this one more challenge is when he argues quite clearly during a youth discernment day on the UNB Book of Common Prayer. The “cause” – one more thing to that we ought not to be ministries discernment day Fredericton campus. imaginary world he creates be “against.” Especially telling young people what to held in Fredericton on Dec. 1: Youth Action Director overlaps our world but is beware of swallowing hook, believe or think as how to there is a need to provide George Porter invited them to based on his reading of line and sinker the stuff think and how to discern further networking gather for a day of prayer, Milton’s Paradise Lost, which flying around Internet what they believe. While I opportunities for diocesan dialogue and feed-back Pullman interprets along the circles. would not agree with youth leaders; and it is concerning directions and lines of William Blake. In his Pullman is an excellent everything he says in this necessary to follow through focus in diocesan youth and version, the Genesis story of author, and the books are regard, this is something we with the call from two past campus ministries for the next the fall is seen as a positive outstanding from a literary should pick up on. If we did Youth Consultations to two years. step for humankind. In this perspective. When the stage there would be less explore ways to engage youth In the coming weeks George Gnostic-like mythology the version appeared the disillusionment with God in worship. and Christian Education Authority, who is not really Archbishop of Canterbury among young people when People involved in Director/Camp Medley the creator, has grown old encouraged people to see it they are confronted with the ministries with young people Director Liz Harding, will and out-of-control of the and to try to hear the need to know what and why around the diocese braved process all the information world, and eventually dies. challenges Pullman they believe.” snowy weather to attend the gleaned from that day. The church is depicted as the presented to organized agency of ‘evil’. religion. He also noted those GEORGE’S P U P P E T F U N I N G A G E T O W N RECOMMENDED RESOURCES Pete Greig, God on Mute: Carol Howard Merritt, Tribal Engaging the Silence of Church: Ministering to the Unanswered Prayer (Ventura: Missing Generation Regal books, 2007) Many (Herndon: Alban Institute, people face the reality of 2007) Geared toward those prayers that seem to go who minister with young unanswered, wrestle with adults, this book describes questions of evil in God’s a healthy whole-church world and live through approach to youth ministry. periods of spiritual ‘dryness’ Highly recommended – when God seems silent. reading for those who work There are lots of attempted with any age group in their answers out there but Pete parish. Grieg’s approach is very honest and meaty. University Chaplaincy news for 2007-2008 The Rev. Canon George M. Memorial Building, but plans Porter, D.Phil., Anglican for a move are in the works, so Chaplain for UNB-F and St. watch this space for further Thomas University is on news. In the meantime, George campus and available to can always be reached by students, faculty or staff and phone 459-1801, or email is on campus most Tuesdays. [email protected]. The Campus Ministry office is Cathedral Puppeteers, Katie Dunn and Warren Macaulay and the children of Gagetown had great fun currently located on the lower at the annual public puppet presentation on the meaning of Christmas. The show is followed by a floor in the UNB Alumni party for the puppeteers hosted by Clare and Leith Box. Stay on top of emergent news at http://nbay.ca