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A SECTION OF THE ANGLICAN JOURNAL january 2014 SERVING THE DIOCESE OF FREDERICTON Council adopts new approach to shared ministry budget support by Ana Watts chair of the finance committee, At its first meeting last week, the and committee members Martha new Diocesan Council adopted a Jo Hoyt and Geoffrey Hall, for new approach to parish support developing what they believe is of the shared ministry budget a fair, equitable, transparent and offered by diocesan treasurer simple approach. Irene Adams and the diocesan “Our overall ask is just over finance committee. Parishes are $1.4 million this year, signifi- being advised of their portion of cantly reduced from last year’s the budget as calculated accord- of $1.5M, said Ms. Adams. “It ing to a new three-tier plan and assumes all parishes will pay it will go into effect on Jan. 1. 100 per cent of the requested The contribution level decreased contribution. The new three- for 51 parishes, and another six tier system makes that possible, parishes’ contributions were except perhaps for the 11 larger increased within $1,000 of their parishes with their significantly current amount. The increased increased shares. We have con- contributions of 20 per cent or sidered the phasing-in process more asked of 11 parishes will in our planning. We have also be phased in over the next one included contingencies for “ex- to four years. tenuating circumstances.” Members of Council re- Because all parishes had sub- sponded to Ms. Adams presenta- mitted their up-to-date financial tion of the new approach with information to the diocese by Adoration of the Magi, Fra Angelico, 1400 - 1455 a standing ovation. She in turn November, Ms. Adams was able gave the credit to Gil Carter, See Average, page 2 Contributions to Foundation for Life down significantly: Innovative, creative ministry funding in jeopardy You could say Foundation for gifts for first-time visitors to tor. Visitation is fundamental. Life is the soup and sandwich, the parish. They are offered the Vacation Bible School, kids or even the milk and cookies choice of two “brown paper church, a monthly family ser- of outreach. Of course it’s also bags for the soul”— the Soup vice, after school program and Messy Church, Godly Play, & Sandwich and the Milk & Alpha parenting teen courses Alpha Parenting, and a whole lot Cookies. Each bag contains the reach deep into the commu- of projectors. Its mandate is to fixings for each choice, along nity. And now Messy Church, encourage the church to “under- with a ringed laminated infor- a Fresh Expression of church take innovative, risk-taking proj- mation piece identifying the that involves families sharing ects that will lead to spiritual, various ministries of the church. music, teaching and a meal — numerical and financial growth Children are given a dedicated and Godly Play, an experiential for the making of disciples.” welcome kit including Christian church school curriculum that It is also in trouble. based toys, a pencil, note pad, helps children become more The 2013 response to the fund, and information about the SALT fully aware of the mystery of which asks $25 per person each Reef Sunday school program. It’s God’s presence in their lives — fall, was very poor, just over a professionally produced and are part of the mix. $4,000, compared to about effective outreach tool. There are more stories of $15,000 last year and $20,000 in Over the past few years the creative endeavours supported Foundation For Life its inaugural year. Parish of Cambridge and Water- by Foundation for Life but they Last year, with the help of the borough laid a firm foundation may be a dying breed. Please 118 Church St. fund, the Parish of the Nerepis of family support with funding donate today on-line at anglican. Fredericton, NB E3B 4C8 and St. John developed welcome for a family ministry coordina- nb.ca or by mail addressed to —> Cheques to Diocese of Fredericton with Foundation for Life memo 2 / The New Brunswick Anglican january 2014

d i o c e s a n n e w s Latest Hockin book a deeper, more intimate experience Bishop Bill Hockin has long than they get in their own parish Growth during a recent interim faith. He has decided to walk on written for people on the edge, church, so this book goes deeper ministry in a Toronto parish. the road less traveled.” people who want to “get in” into biblical text. It is for a differ- He offered an evening Bible Faith in God is a process that to faith and the church. His ent audience,” says the retired study that attracted a good begins with a personal decision most recent book, however, is bishop of this diocese. crowd, mostly of older and ac- to search for the spirit. Once different. I“ often meet commit- He recognized the need for a tive people in the parish. They we do it, that spirit doesn’t let ted and faithful Anglicans who book like Searching for a Deeper were long-time Anglicans with us go. It continues to give us want more, sometimes more Well — Strategies for Spiritual experience on vestry, who had something new. “Faith gives you served as wardens and in many a lens through which you see the other ways, and they wanted to world differently. You see deeper Retired Bishop Bill Hockin go deeper into their faith. into life, see the mystery and Bishop Bill begins the book awe. Faith is not comprehended l e t t e r t o with the Nicodemus story from through facts and reason, it John’s Gospel. Jesus tells Nico- is imagination that produces t h e demus that in order to get into meaning through allegory and e d i t o r God’s kingdom he “Must be stories.” Dear Editor, born not only by water, but by The book is written in three Many New Brunswickers, the Spirit.” Nicodemus doesn’t parts: Surprises from John’s Gos- and surely all Anglicans in understand at first, but then his pel, Surprises from the Parables the province, feel proud that life begins to change. of Jesus, and Thoughts from the Brig. Gen. John Fletcher has “Jesus says the way to see Book of Job. The chapters in the been named the new Chap- what God really wants for your first two sections have never lain General for all Canadian life is to see it as a rebirth of been published or spoken in this Armed Forces as reported the spirit,” Bishop Bill writes. diocese. The third section on Job in the December 2013 New “Notice he (Jesus) doesn’t say a was part of his Lenten series in Brunswick Anglican. rebirth of religion or giving the Fredericton last spring. “Religious faith matters,” rules and traditions a second Searching for a Deeper Well Fletcher emphasizes. So does chance. No, he speaks of a — Strategies for Spiritual Growth diversity. For Fletcher is the rebirth in a much deeper place. is available in Saint John at An- Canadian Armed Forces’ first This is not about getting a new glican House on Princess Street. openly gay chaplain general hymnbook or building a hall Phone orders are welcome. In as reported in the December to get young people back in the Fredericton it can be found at 2013 Anglican Journal. As church, it is deeper than that. It’s The Lighthouse Bookstore on Canada becomes more di- about what God is doing and al- Bishop Drive and Westminster verse, the chaplaincy reflects lowed to do rather than what we Books on King Street. The price and serves that diversity. do. It’s a deeper more intimate is $16.95. Our prayers and blessings experience of the divine spirit Bishop Bill writes as a labour for this fine New Brunswick and something that we cannot of love and those who help native Anglican! control … In spite of his history, him produce his books are all his beliefs, his age and reluc- volunteers as well. Any proceeds Eldon Hay tance to change, Nicodemus, from his books go to his founda- Sackville this man in midlife, has begun tion, which funds his Lenten and a journey, not of religion but of Advent speaking series’.

Deadline for copy and photo submissions to the New Brunswick Average contribution level 13 per cent Anglican is the first working day of the month previous to publication. Continued from page 1 file complete parish returns on to use reliable figures to calcu- time, share information, and are lathe amount each parish needs willing to help one another for to contribute to the Shared Min- the good of all. Some parishes istry Budget in 2014. Parishes in this diocese already routinely with income up to $50,000 are contribute more than their share assessed at 10 per cent. Par- to the budget. It is that kind of ishes with up to $50,000 more grace and generosity that will www.anglican.nb.ca in income are assessed 15 per enable us to build a budget re- cent on the amount over the first serve and be sensitive to extenu- Official Publication of the Diocese of Fredericton $50,000. Parishes with income ating circumstances.” A SECTION OF THE ANGLICAN JOURNAL over $100,000 pay an additional The Most Rev. Claude Miller bishop and Publisher 20 per cent on the amount over At the Diocesan Synod in that level. The average contribu- November, Archbishop Claude Ana Watts editor tion level is 13%. circumstances are finalized they Miller told the clergy and lay Figures for 2014 show par- will be communicated to the delegates: “If we want to be part Published 10 times per year. Price of subscription $10.00 ishes making contributions be- parishes. Applications for this of the body, there are responsibil- Please send news and photo submissions to tween 10 and 18 per cent of their support will be received until ities to go with it. I pray we take Ana Watts, 773 Glengarry Place, Fredericton, NB E3B 5Z8 total eligible operating income. February 28 of this coming year. this seriously so we will be and Phone: 506-459-5358; E-mail: [email protected] That includes envelope and open Beginning in 2015 the deadline will be known as members of one offerings, offerings from organi- will be the end of June. body.” Perhaps a unified, healthy Please send subscription renewals and changes of address to: zations, net proceeds of fund- “The success of our shared body will answer his final ques- The New Brunswick Anglican raisers, investment income and mission depends on parish tion to synod as well. “How is an c/o Anglican Journal Circulation Dept., 80 Hayden St, Toronto, ON other operating income. cooperation,” said Ms. Adams. Anglican presence to be main- M4Y 3G2 When the comprehensive “We succeed when parishes tained across the Province of Printed & mailed in North York, Ontario guidelines, criteria and the pro- honour their equitable shared New Brunswick for the benefit By Webnews Printing Inc. cess for considering extenuating ministry budget commitment, of God’s mission in the world?” january 2014 The New Brunswick Anglican / 3

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p r i n c i p a l May Epiphany encourage you and others e n g a g e m e n t s s Bishop of this It has of God’s church and mission But the question remains: has diocese I have been been a calls us to prayerful reflec- our worldly success drawn us Jan. 1 writing this column great tion, creative action and com- closer to God? Christ Church Cathedral Afor more than ten years and privilege passionate stewardship. We In the context of faith as a to date have had very little for me pray that God will constantly writer, speaker or artisan our Jan 11 remind us of his presence vocation, as expressed in the Christ Church Cathedral feed-back, positive or nega- to have Ordination tive. When I think about it access to in the midst of the creative creative process, should begin I wonder if anyone reads such a task, a task founded on God’s on that platform of trust. That Jan. 25 this offering, and would it forum as love for the world. Credible which is created and shared Diocesan Council creativity and loving action might serve to encourage be missed if it were not a The New Feb. 3 constant feature of The New Brunswick begin on a platform of trust others to make their offerings Bishop’s Counsel Brunswick Anglican? Anglican; to stretch me to — trust in God and in one without fear. An Epiphany Writing is not a gift I make an offering of my lim- another for the sole benefit of moment is needed to over- possess, however I do read ited self-expression of biblical God’s kingdom. come such fear, but has the * Denotes Confirmation constantly and have coveted reflections and understand- It is not a stretch to say power to draw self and others the gift that others possess in ings, trusting that by God’s that in the western world the closer to God. It can be the this area of thoughtful written grace, it played a meaningful culture has taught us to create beginning place, the founda- expression. We all agree that part on our shared journey. kingdoms of material self- tion upon which more can be in any art form, practice is The journey continues sufficiency and independence built. Where trust is, love can Announcements required to improve our of- into a new year. And, like and, to a very large degree flourish. through trial and error, we May the Epiphany season fering to the point where we every year before, in 2014 the The Rev. Robyn Cuming have succeeded in the quest. be an encouraging moment gather the attention of others constant of change in the life resigned from the Parish of by what has been created. The for you to offer up your mod- Richmond on Dec. 31, 2013. hope is that in some small est talents to God’s greater way the created will make a glory, and may you continue Dean Keith Joyce will resign positive contribution to the that offering in this new year. from Christ Church Cathedral common good. Creations that Our vocation, as expressed in early March. He begins a new enrich lives are good in and in the creative process, ministry at the Church of St. of themselves, but I would ar- should begin on a platform Paul, Brighton, in the Diocese of gue that the created however of trust … encourage Toronto on March 15, 2014. modest, when shared with others to make their others, has the possibility of offerings without fear. an even greater return. Archbishop Claude Miller is Bishop of Fredericton and Metropolitan of the Ecclesiastical Province of Canada. New council members New Year 2014 … You choose, Scene I or Scene II welcomed he opening scene is Auld Lang Syne — at least the not our doing. Faith is a gift. The The newly constituted Diocesan one of nostalgia. Paper one verse we can remember! future is uncertain, that’s what Council met for the first time streamers and confetti Whether we join hands, link makes it the future. If we hear a on Nov. 27 in Fredericton with Tflutter to the floor while in the arms, or form a circle according call into that future, we need to three new members in atten- background, Auld Lang Syne to Scottish custom, we sway with remember that too is an invita- dance, the Rev. Eileen Irish of plays quietly, but not so quietly the music, and may pause to re- tion not of our own creation. We Saint John, the Rev. Douglas that it doesn’t over-power the member old acquaintances and don’t enter into service because Painter of Moncton and the party chatter. It’s the end of an certain that one even exists. The a year now past. Reading from we think it’s the right thing to Rev. Deacon Edward Quann of Miramichi. Four more new old year and the beginning of a first is common to our culture Holy Scripture, if in fact we hear do or because some quality of members were elected at the and carries with it an all too the readings for New Year’s Day, goodness lies unusually hidden new. meeting. Gil Carter, Parish of The scene changes to one natural appeal. Memories and tells of a bright and shining call in us. Most who follow the Call Sussex; Sandra Craft, Parish of of a bright light shining in the the past can be a comfortable forward — movement towards respond to the invitation and New Maryland and Tom Fetter, distance. The light beckons. place for us to go in our mind “a new heaven and a new earth” find it impossible to do other- Christ Church Cathedral were So attractive is the beacon it’s since the past is frozen, un- and the day when the Son of wise. elected as members-at-large and almost impossible to see our way changing and completely under Man will come again in glory. There is a light shining for Rachel Barrett was elected youth toward this call into the future. our control. Memories can be The thematic emphasis for us on our horizons, one that lay member. Returning council A trumpet song that shouts brought to thought selectively the Church is rather on the call allows us to appreciate what’s member Jim Knight of Freder- “march!” accompanies antici- and even embellished a bit if of God the Father to Jesus the good about our past, overshad- icton was re-elected vice-chair. pation and excitement of new need be. On the other hand, Son at his baptism. We hear the ows what’s not so good, and Archbishop Miller welcomed adventure! looking to the future can be invitation to “come and see.” A move forward with a purpose everyone to a “working council.” These are two different in- either enormously exhilarating call to simple fishermen and a larger than our own. May we terpretations of how a new year or profoundly frightening. There promise that they will now fish look toward the Light and, “may might begin in the mind’s eye. is risk involved. Following the for people. St. Peter and St. Paul your light so shine before others The first is a comfortable looking light has the potential to lead us are both dramatic examples of that they may see your good back — one of remembering somewhere we hadn’t planned being drawn toward a light so works and glorify your Father in and perhaps understanding to go. When we find it possible bright it completely drowned out heaven.” how significantly that which to proceed in trust, we have little their all too familiar past. has already come to pass shapes control. We all take too much credit us in the present. The second is The lectionary during the for our future and the destiny we a far less comfortably looking beginning weeks of the new create for ourselves. We are told forward; primarily with nuance year points us to scene two —take control of your life, your The Ven. Geoffrey Hall is Executive The Rev. Deacon Edward Quann of the unknown where the light as opposed to scene one. We career, your financial worth and Assistant to the Bishop of of Miramichi and the Rev. Eileen is so bright it is difficult to make are welcome to gather for the be successful! If we have faith Fredericton, Diocesan Archdeacon, Irish of Saint John are two new out the horizon or to know for first on New Year’s Eve, to sing we need to be reminded that it is and Secretary to the Synod. members of Diocesan Council. 4 / The New Brunswick Anglican january 2014

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d e s s e r t f a i r i e s Experts restore stained glass windows in Campobello church hall by John MacCarthy Thanks to the efforts of expert stained glass artists and carpen- ters with heritage experience, the exquisite and historical windows in St. Anne’s Church Hall in the village of Welshpool on Campobello Island continue to be enjoyed by parishioners, island visitors and the commu- nity at large. The 115-year-old building’s intricately designed stained glass windows are kept lit through St. Georges Church offered its eighth annual Ministry of Laughter the long winter nights. It is not to the City of Bathurst in November. “Third Pew From the Pulpit” known for certain if the win- chronicled the ups and downs of the fictional St. Bart’s. The wardens dows were part of the building’s and other groups did their best to keep the church afloat but ended original construction, however up causing more hilarity than harmony. A little song and dance, some they are estimated to be around skits and a sumptuous turkey dinner with dessert rounded off the 100 years old. evening. In the photo above are Cherrie Armstrong and Mabel Stever, Dedicated to Portia Owen, it the dessert fairies. Not only do they prepare many of the desserts, they is believed they were provided coordinate the many other delicious dessert contributions that are by a member of the Owen fam- served with the 500 meals over the three days of the production. ily whose connection to Cam- pobello began in 1767 when Captain William Owen was m d a d a m w i n d o w s d e d i c a t e d Irene MacCarthy named Principal Proprietary of one with expertise in stained Both men are retired from Roo- the Island. Their aesthetic beauty glass restoration. We consulted sevelt Campobello International and historical significance, how- with diocesan insurance advisor Park and have experience with ever, were recently in danger of Jarvis DeConde and he recom- and appreciation for historic destruction because of the dete- mended Sattler’s Stained Glass restoration. rioration of the sills and casings Studio in La Havre, N.S. In mid-November, after two that held them in place. Ms. MacCarthy e-mailed weeks of restoration work, Nor- “For the past eight to ten photos of the windows, taken bert Sattler and his son Fabian years we have been able to see from both the inside and outside reinstalled the stained glass daylight under the windows, so of the hall, to Sattler’. Within panels and this delicate restora- we knew repairs were necessary,” a week Norbert Sattler arrived tion project was complete. said St. Anne’s senior warden with stained glass designer and While he was on our island Irene MacCarthy. “So in Sep- painter Sue Obata who works Mr. Sattler also examined the tember we asked local carpenter out of Toronto. Mr. Sattler three-dimensional windows Gary Matthews to assess the removed all ten panels from the in St. Anne’s Church. They are extent of the damage. He dis- three windows and took four thought to have been brought covered that the rotting sills had Margaret Laking panels back to his studio for res- from England by the Owen fam- caused the windows to move toration and re-leading. He also ily perhaps about 50 years before out and down and in the not too provided Mr. Matthews with in- the hall windows were installed. distant future they would simply valuable advice on the carpentry He was greatly impressed by fall out and break.” repairs necessary. With the assis- their rare beauty and quality and Appreciating the severity of tance of Chris Smart he repaired said they would be extremely the problem, Mr. Matthews sug- or replaced all the wood around difficult, if not impossible, to gested contacting the church’s the windows in keeping with the replace. They are so rare their insurance company to find some- period design of the building. value is difficult to assess. Christ Church centennial cookies cheer community As part of its centennial celebrations in 2013, Christ Church Campbellton embarked “Thirteen Acts of Appreciation.” Members of the congregation baked muffins and cookies and distributed them to community members, businesses and services in time for their morning coffee breaks. Recipients of these Margaret Laking sweet acts of kindness were the Salvation Two stained glass windows recently dedicated to faithful Anglicans Army, Campbellton Fire Department, the in St. George’s Church, McAdam, will keep their memories alive for ambulance service, radio station CKNB, The generations to come. James Hunter dedicated a window depicting Jesus Tribune newspaper, Marquita Martin (a past with the children in memory of Alice, his wife of 64 years. With him church treasurer convalescing from knee following the service (top photo) are nephew Richard Densmore surgery), the Red Cross, Mahar’s Funeral Home, with his granddaughter Sydney; Mr. Hunter; Jeannine Gauthier, the Restigouche County Volunteer Action neice; Ann Garrett, Jim’s sister; the Rev. Arnold Godsoe, priest-in- Association, Campbellton RCMP detachment, charge of the parish of McAdam; and Alice’s sister Shirley Anderson. Campbellton Centennial Public Library, the Evelyn MacLure dedicated a window depicting Jesus as a carpenter in Restigouche Art Gallery, and VC Renovations memory of her parents Hugh and Muriel Little. Her father was a car- (including staff member Murray Renouf, penter and her mother a nurse. With her (centre) following the service present church treasurer). Brenda Jewett and are Mr. Godsoe and and her nephew Stephen Little. Sandra Delaney delivered the baskets of goodies and received many favourable comments. january 2014 The New Brunswick Anglican / 5

d i o c e s a n n e w s Youth shelter to replace South End Saint John Church By David Edwards Nov. 29 was a day of change for the streetscape in the south end of Saint John. After nearly 150 years the former church building of St. James Broad Street was demolished. The con- tractor had planned on three days to do the job. The build- ing was so badly dilapidated, however, it took less than three hours. It was a significant and sad day for the area, marking the end for a once vibrant worshipping Anglican community in that part of the city. At its final meeting the vestry expressed the hope that the building might be used for the benefit of the community. During the years since the closure Archbishop Miller and others have been working to honour that request. Although it was not possible to retain the building, its ownership recently passed to the board of Safe Harbour Youth House for the con- struction of a 10-bed facility for homeless youth. Construc- tion was scheduled to begin in December, but was delayed until January when a small amount of hydrocarbon contami- nation was found in the soil and it had to be remediated. The intention is to retain some of the stone and re-build the front wall as part of the new facility. This opportunity to serve came about because the diocese partnered with other agencies, organizations, churches and individuals. The aim is to have the house open by the summer of 2014. Many of our congregations have earmarked contribu- tions for the ongoing work of Safe Harbour. Despite feeling the loss of part of our Anglican heritage and a longing for times past, we are able to see hope for the future, particularly for youth.

Left: The Cody window, in memory of Canon H. A Cody, a long- time rector. and one-tme Archdeacon of Saint John.

Right: Demolition in progress.

tax credit is allowed for charitable gifts, which means that the net cost of Athe gift to the donor will be less than the amount given to the charity. If you make outright gifts, you can deduct a percentage of the value of your accumu- lated receipts — 15 percent for the first $200 donated and 29 percent for any Turning Tax into Charity additional gifts — from the federal income tax you owe. In recent years, all provinces and territories have moved away from the traditional “tax on tax” collection system, adopting what is known as a “tax on net income” (or “TONI”) system. As part of this new approach, each province and territory has its own tax brackets and its own charitable tax credit system. These credits, when added to the federal credits in respect of the same donations, produce tax relief of the same magnitude as the former system. Married couples may pool charitable donation receipts to take advantage of the higher credit on dona- tions exceeding $200.

To illustrate: A donor whose combined federal and provincial tax credits equal 46 percent, and who makes a $5,000 charitable gift, would realize a tax savings of $2,300, so the actual cost of the gift to the donor would be only $2,700.

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a r c h i v e s c o r n e r Do you know where and when these photos were taken, and do you recognize any unidentified people? These photos arrived in 2004 and the governor general in the Diocese of Quebec and the Bate with the other records of St. photo, we guessed it might have family moved there, but only Paul’s Church, Saint John after it been taken in Ottawa, so con- briefly. In 1910 they returned closed. They came unidentified tacted the Diocesan Archives, to New Brunswick and Alban but we immediately recognized Anglican Diocese of Ottawa. Bate continued his studies at the distinguished man in the The Archivist told us that the Kings College in Windsor, Nova centre of the first photo, the Bishop was Phillip Carrington, Scotia. one with the walking stick, as Bishop of Quebec (1936-1960) Canada’s longest-serving Prime and later Archbishop of Que- Minister, W.L. Mackenzie King. bec (1944-1960). Archbishop When we sent the photos to Bate’s son confirmed that this References: retired Archbishop Harold Nut- was Archbishop Carrington and “Autobiography of Alban F. Bate” ter, he recognized the man on told us the other cleric in the MC2267, MS9 Alban Bate fonds. the left in the military clothes as photo was the Very Rev. A. H. Governor General Lord Ath- Crowfoot, Dean of Quebec since Special thanks to those who lone (1940-1946). From other 1927. Crowfoot had served as helped identify the people in these Anglican Diocese of Fredericton, Parish of St. Paul’s(SJ) MC223-S5H-17P2 photos of Lord Athlone which Archdeacon of Saint John and photographs: Archbishop Harold Left to right: Governor General Athlone, unknown woman (possibly include his wife, we believe that rector of St. Paul’s, Saint John Nutter, Dr. Glenn Lockwood (Ar- Prime Minister King’s sister), Prime Minister Mackenzie King, the the woman holding the fur is (1917-1927). chivist, Diocese of Ottawa), John Very Rev. A. H. Crowfoot (Dean of Quebec), Archdeacon Alban Bate Lord Athlone’s wife, Princess The location and occasion for Bate, Olga and Rory Grant and (bishop’s chaplain), Bishop Philip Carrington, Diocese of Quebec. Alice. The archbishop reminded the photo are still not certain but Archdeacon David Barrett. me that the Bishop’s Chaplain it may have been taken outside was none other than Archdea- the Cathedral in Quebec City con Alban Bate, rector of St. following a service to end the Paul’s Church (1936-1963) and war. Another possibility would Archdeacon of Saint John (1949- be 1943 or 1944, when Gover- 1964). We thought perhaps the nor General Athlone and Prime woman (in both pictures) beside Minister King hosted Allied Mackenzie King might be his War conferences in Quebec City The Archives Corner is sister. Fredericton’s Bishop in with President F. D. R.Roosevelt prepared by Twila Buttimer the 1940s was the Rt. Rev. Wil- and Prime Minister Winston ([email protected] or liam Moorhead – but the bishop Churchill. We do know that 506-453-4306) and Frank shown here is obviously not he. Archdeacon Bate had an inter- Morehouse (frankm@nbnet. We did check Mackenzie esting connection with Quebec, nb.ca or 506-459-3637). They King’s diaries online (Library having begun studies at Bishop’s welcome your comments or Diocese of Fredericton fonds, Parish of St. Paul’s MC223-S5H 17P1 and Archives Canada) but could College in Lennoxville in 1909. suggestions. Left to right: unknown woman (possibly Prime Minister King’s sister), discover no mention of a visit To accommodate this, his father, Prime Minister Mackenzie King, the Very Rev. A. H. Crowfoot, Dean to Saint John between 1940 and the Rev. William John Bate, ac- of Quebec. 1946. With the prime minister cepted the Parish of Georgeville,

The mission of God was always to encompass everyone, the arrival of the Magi confirms it by David Edwards power of sin moment of revelation. The wise risen, Christ will come again.” Church, we are to show what the and death and men from the east, somehow Yet he persists, however weakly reign of the king looks like. We confluence is the coming the whole of inspired by a star to come to or strongly we keep coming back are to demonstrate the rumour together of two or more creation groans visit the one, born King of the to him. All the streams seem to is a reality not a mirage. It is the streams. As I sit to write in anticipation Jews. How did they know? Was meet at him. reality beyond the present that Athis there are three ideas flowing it knowledge from the old times This intriguing king says he can be brought into the now, be of the revela- together in my mind: yesterday tion of the chil- more than 400 years before wants to draw everyone to him- it ever so faintly. (Nov. 24) was Reign of Christ dren of God. when the Jews were in exile? We self and he wants us to play our Sunday; last Friday (Nov. 22 and Then its pain will be over. It will cannot tell with any degree of part. We are to look like him, The Ven. David Edwards is overshadowed by the recollec- be restored to its former glory accuracy, but what we can say is no matter how slightly. We are Srchdeacon of Saint John, Parish tion of the assassination of JFK), and perfection. that their arrival to see the child to bear the family resemblance. Devlopment and Planned Giving was the 50th anniversary of the This idea is found embedded Jesus is the sign of the doors be- Individually and as his body the officer for the Diocese. death of C.S. Lewis; and finally, in much of Lewis’s writing, par- ing seen to be open. The Mission when you read this we will be ticularly The Lion, The Witch and of God was always to encompass edging into Epiphany. Each of The Wardrobe. In Narnia there everyone and now it is seen with these thoughts contributes to the is a rumour — the great lion, the arrival of the Magi. great river, the Mission of God. Aslan, is out there. Despite ap- What is the church to do? In The reign of Christ is central pearances to the contrary, winter many ways we are as the little to our message. In many parts will end and spring will come. creatures in Lewis’s Narnian of Britain as the winter rolls by The lowly creatures of the forest, forest, shivering against the cold people listen for the cuckoo, a the beavers, fauns and others, blasts of the apparent indiffer- harbinger of the warmth and sun are the keepers of the flame. ence or downright hostility of to come. In a sense the Church They whisper Aslan’s name, those around us. We hardly dare is like this. We know that Christ scarcely believing the truth of to believe the rumour many of is the king. As Paul in Romans what they are saying. us proclaim Sunday by Sunday 8 reminds us he defeated the Then there is Epiphany, the — “Christ has died, Christ is january 2014 The New Brunswick Anglican / 7

c o m m e n t a r y Postulant to the vocational diaconate looks at prayer As part of The Diocese of Fredericton’s Vocational Diaconate Formation supportive prayer community, a for prayer, even embarrassment Program, Archdeacon Debra Burleson, director of Anglican Formation personal spiritual advisor, parish at admitting you pray. Always at the Atlantic School of Theology, teaches a course called Spirituality cleric and a Christian religious praying alone can lead to loneli- and Prayer. It includes a short, practical and portable book by the bookstore are all also invaluable. ness; a lack of spiritual support Rev. Canon John Baycroft of Ottawa called The Way of Prayer. Jack Baycroft did not mention the from your community towards Walsworth of Fredericton, who will be ordained to the Vocational Bible specifically in this chapter prayer is another impediment, as Diaconate on Jan. 11, submitted a summary and reflection on the book but it is particularly useful in is the lack of personal discipline. as an assignment. Canon Burelson suggested it be reprinted here for meditation. Prayer difficulties can manifest the potential benefit of others. The original document had to be tightly Chapter 7: Prayers with a Pur- themselves through our personal edited in order to fit the newspaper format but the complete document pose There are myriad sources sinfulness by insincere repen- is available on-line. Find it at the end of this story — http://anglican. of prayers focused on special in- tance and unforgiveness, and as nb.ca/fp_archives/131210/praacticalportablemanual.html. tentions — grace and mercy on we mature spiritually, prayer can the loss of a loved one, serious prove a painful process. illness and protection, even for Chapter 9: Effects of Prayer The Way of Prayer worship services, family prayer, Prayer develops spirituality Thoughts on a practical, portable manual on Christian prayer grace at meals, thanksgiving and in many ways, I can person- by Jack Walsworth Jack Walsworth penance. I consider the Cana- ally relate to several of them — dian edition of The Anglican growth of personal inner peace, Chapter 1: Lord, Teach Us named above. We embrace the kind of prayer incorporates Book of Common Prayer (1962) transformation into holiness and to Pray A discussion of the synergistic advantage of prayer by active experiences using words, to be a resource of lovely prayers righteousness, the discovery of a theological basis for the Lord’s many (although never to ma- pictures, the imagination, and for most occasions. Daniel F. new freedom from the bonds of Prayer and the principle of love nipulate); we intercede with God the intellect to communicate Graves’ short book, Prayers for the past through trust and faith as expressed by and through the for ourselves and others and we with God. There are four stages Healing also provides many in God. As we grow spiritually two Great Commandments, sets come to know God better and be- of meditation — preparation, others I plan to use. Baycroft we assimilate the Christian qual- a warm and inviting tone for the come perfectly united with him. representation/imaging, consid- includes several time-honoured ities of love, hope, peace, joy, entire book. Chapter 4: Getting to Know eration, engagement or colloquy. prayers of adoration, penitence, honour, empathy and gracious- Chapter 2: A Simple Method God through Contemplation This prayer form was not working petition, intercession, thanksgiv- ness into our beings and practice Treat your prayer as a conversa- A silent and passive experience, well for me at the time I submit- ing and dedication in the appen- them every day. We develop a tion with God with five main sometimes employing a mantra ted this assignment but perhaps dix of The Way of Prayer. tolerance for mystery using a ingredients — adoration, peni- like the Jesus Prayer (‘Lord Jesus practice will make perfect. Chapter 8: Difficulties As sim- pondering process, listen more tence, petitions, thanksgiving, Christ, Son of God, have mercy Chapter 6: Aids to Prayer Bay- ple as the act of prayer seems, to our hearts, and remain patient and dedication. on me, a sinner.’), creates a croft discussed the importance this intrinsic simplicity can actu- for a mystery to be revealed by Chapter 3: Why Pray? Scrip- prayer of the heart and brings us of taking the necessary time in ally provide obstacles to prayer, God. No longer do we rely only ture tells us that Jesus prayed to an inner quietness with God. a suitable place and employing lead to behaviours of excessive on reason and logic to explain frequently, so we pray to be It has helped move me into a proper posture to pray. Quiet pride or mistaken humility. something that presently lacks more Christ-like and develop deeper spiritual experience. times and retreats, prayers writ- Other barriers to effective prayer understanding. Our stronger a meaningful relationship with Chapter 5: Getting to Know ten by others (Book of Com- include a wandering mind, relationship with God gives us a God through the five ingredients God through Meditation This mon Prayer), arrow prayers, a interruptions and competition more perfect unity with him. God invented the level social playing field with the Year of Jubilee even Christmases ago I of accumulation, oppression and God’s instalment of the Year to be one who will not ignore travelled with Samaritan’s alienation. The Kingdom of God of Jubilee and Christ’s subse- us when we return to him. Let Purse to distribute Opera- broke into human history when quent declaration of an eternal us once more start to apply the Stion Christmas Child boxes in Jesus came and proclaimed the Jubilee should encourage us to practice and celebration of the El Salvador. You know, those Year of Jubilee. With the death push forward in the promise that Jubilee in our social structures, shoeboxes we fill up every year and resurrection of Jesus, the God is working for justice in our environment, personal and cor- in order to send to children in Jubilee became eternal, our present age. I have come to un- porate lives in justice, mercy and developing countries? Every year ransomed souls being redeemed derstand the heart of God better humility. Whether we are pack- a group of Canadian and Ameri- from their captors of all kinds by as I have learned about violent ing a shoebox for a child we do can students gets to join one of the purchase of his blood. oppression. As I learn about how not know, or for our own family the delivery teams. The trip was “The Spirit of the Lord is corrupt our world has become, members, let us remember that a short one that impressed on upon Me, Because He has I realize that following God’s the goodness of God’s creation is me a desire to see the world’s anointed Me to preach the will for our lives should involve to be spread out among all. playing field levelled. That desire gospel to the poor; He has sent participation in the reversal of has never left me. W“ e may all be Miriam Westin Me to heal the broken-hearted, that corruption. I feel a deep in different boats in life,” I wrote My classmates and I are to proclaim liberty to the cap- conviction to work for the ben- in a reflective speech after my learning about establishing and tives, and recovery of sight to efit of those oppressed by human Miriam Westin is studying return, “but we’re all on the same multiplying transformational the blind, to set at liberty those hands. As a visual artist, I hope Transformational Urban ocean.” Ingenious? movements among the forgotten who are oppressed; to proclaim to eventually participate in the Leadership at Azusa Pacific Far from it. of our world’s megacities. Ac- the acceptable year of the Lord … freedom of these individuals University in Hollywood, In fact, the idea of a level cording to its description in Le- Today this Scripture is fulfilled in through the creative arts. California. She spent 15 months social playing field came from viticus 25, the Year of Jubilee was your hearing.” (Luke 4:18-19, 21) In this world of inequality, living and working in Kolkata, God himself. The celebration a time in the life of Israel when The Jubilee as a theme of “the there are movements all across India after completing her of the Year of Jubilee that God the playing field was levelled. It sovereignty of God over time the globe of people reclaiming bachelor’s degree. Her father, John provided the Israelites illustrates was a celebration. God gave it to and nature” is one which our the Jubilee. Some are called to Paul Westin, is rector of Stone what he wants for societies. It his people as a gift of equaliza- current reality seems to have a life of voluntary poverty in Church in Saint John. You can is an ancient practice of equity tion to prevent poverty from all but forgotten. (Wright, C. another nation, while others are follow her experiences during her that we need to reflect on in an overcoming anyone in the Isra- (2004), Old Testament Ethics for called to pursue the kingdom master’s program in Los Angeles age of extreme socio-economic elite society. Every 50 years, the the People of God): “We exploit of God in their own backyard. and Kolkata through her blog: inequality. The master’s degree Jubilee came as a year of liberty, people, the earth and even time When we choose to “act justly, http://amibideshi.wordpress. I am now pursuing encourages cancelled debts, celebration and for our own benefit, and many love mercy, and walk humbly com/. You can also support her us to live a life of Jubilee and redistribution. The principles churches have become inwardly with [our] God” (Micah 6:8), we work by contacting her through to work alongside the global were the equitable distribution focused, ignoring the needs of take part in his present work in that site. To find out more about church to do the same. of resources, and the avoidance their very communities.” our communities. We know God the program, click on www.matul. org. 8 / The New Brunswick Anglican december 2013

y o u n g a t h e a r t Godly Play training profound, uplifting, shares educational theory and spiritual theology by Cathy Laskey Wondering what has been have gone from a sometimes happening with Godly Play in rowdy, hard to focus group to a our diocese? Well, one night, calm, patient, and caring one. while settling into bed, a-four- They love the stories, work and year asks “Who is God?” and feast. They sit quietly, which is “Where does God live?” This sometimes hard for a few, but was during the week follow- they are happy to do it. One ing her second Godly Play mother said after a few weeks session. Two months later, that her 10-year-old daugh- after sessions on The Creation, ter asked what day it was on Noah and the Flood, The Great Friday. When she was told she Family and The Exodus, the said ‘Good, only two days to same child asked “How did Godly Play.’” God make me?” As the Godly Margie Cruickshank, Parish Play stories make clear, God is of Gagetown said she saw Bible not just here for one hour on a stories with fresh eyes and she Sunday morning, all of God is could share them in a more everywhere! reverent way. She was also able Above are most of the participants in the three-day Godly Play (godlyplay.ca) workshop in Sussex Our diocese is blessed to to use her knowledge to pre- November 13-15. It provided training and support for those who would like to begin using Godly have 11 more trained Godly pare for Vacation Bible School, Play in the new year. Left-to right in back are Debra Kantor, Janice MacLean (Godly Play trainer), Play storytellers from several Sunday School and Brownies. Shawn Redden (Godly Play trainer), Marg Atkinson, Lisa Folkins and Alicia Walls. In front are Tanya parishes following Novem- “I experienced God’s presence Pesklevy, Susan Henderson, Cleo Cyr, Betty-Anne Waugh, Christine Hayes and Sharon Kelly. Missing ber’s three-day training course in an unfamiliar way, the focus when the photo was taken are Margie Cruickshank, Cath Coombes and Andrew Sheldon, who was the in Sussex. The Rev. Canon is on the story not the teller, photographer. Andrew Sheldon from To- it’s not about us, I came away ronto, along with the Revs. feeling nurtured. Janice MacLean and Shawn Debora Kantor of Cam- Redden of the United Church bridge and Waterborough was Maritime Conference, were the thrilled to learn the education- JOHN 15:1-2 trainers. A huge thank you to al theory and spiritual theol- Foundation for Life for provid- ogy behind Godly Play. “1I am the true vine, ing the funding. I wonder what 2014 will and my Father is the Cleo Cyr of Hammond bring for Godly Play in our vine-grower. 2He River found Godly Play pro- diocese? Please keep this removes every foundly uplifting, exciting and ministry within your prayers. nurturing. “It is multi-layered If your parish or another group branch in me that & multi-dimensional and I would like to experience a taste bears no fruit. Every don’t believe the learning or of Godly Play and explore this branch that bears the wondering ever ends. Our Christian Formation Oppor- fruit he prunes to tunity further, please contact trainers opened the mystery make it bear more of our religious language to me, the Rev. Cathy Laskey at new depths by introducing 532-6960 or reverendcathy@ fruit.” the sacred stories and parables gmail.com. through amazing storytelling.” WHEN? Ann Tait of Woodstock The Rev. Cathy Laskey is WHAT? found the reactions and associate priest in the Parish CHANGE AHEAD is an exciting new June 20-23rd changes in the children of of Shediac and coordinator of strategy of the Anglican Province of her parish in the Godly Play the Parish as a Family of Faith Canada meant for youth leaders to come 2014 program remarkable. “They Programme. together to learn from national youth leaders and each other WHERE? WHY? In the diocese Get your copy at This project arises from the Provincial synod meeting in Montreal, September of Montreal, Anglican House 2012. The youth caucus agreed that a Quebec. Princess Street Provincial type event that would bring youth leaders together focused on personal Saint John training development. In abling them to go back too their own diocese and deliver skill 693-2295 based training. angbk @ nbnet.nb.ca WHO? The course is for both lay or ordained, who have a passion for seeing young workers An initiative of the realise their potential. Ecclesiastical $16.95 For more details contact [email protected] or Provincial Council of [email protected] Canada