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On your mark, get set GO CAMPING! Resource position a boon to parishes
and developed a wide-ranging BY ANA WATTS recruitment strategy. It is aware Just as Neil Armstrong’s first that although there are people step on the moon was “a small with expertise in both steward- step for a man but a giant leap ship and congregational devel- for mankind,” with the recent opment, it is possible two people approval of a development officer with complimentary qualifica- position, Diocesan Council took tions may share the position. a giant leap toward the transfor- “We are going to be flexible,” mational change envisioned for says Archbishop Miller. “We will this diocese by Synod 2009. wait and see who God sends us. “Council took a true leader- The Rev. Bob LeBlanc — mem- ship role here today,” says Martha ber of council and the Steward- Jo Hoyt, chair of the Stewardship ship and Financial Development and Financial Development Team Team as well as an enthusiastic that recommended creation of musician — said that unlike the the position at the Jan. 22 council Rolling Stones, time is not on our meeting. “We feel very strongly side. “I can’t stress enough how that our parishes need a resource urgent it is that we get this kind person to consult in the areas of of leadership on board. There stewardship and congregational may be some parishes that do development. We are certain that not want or welcome this kind of person will give all parishes, not help, but this position is for the just the ones that struggle, the parishes that do want it, for the help they need to fully embrace parishes that want to thrive. This the Nicodemus Project and we support person is for the parishes will become the kind of Church who want someone to offer them CAROL ANNINGSON God is calling us to be.” new ideas to meet the needs of a Summer is coming and with it, the joy of Christian camping at Medley and Brookwood. Re-live Archbishop Claude Miller new world, to help this diocese some of last year and look forward to the 2011 season on pages 6 & 7. celebrated council’s unanimous fulfill its mission to proclaim the support for the position as well Gospel of Christ for the making as General Synod’s financial of disciples.” commitment. “The world is The Nicodemus Project grew changing quickly and we need out of recommendations from to take advantage of opportuni- three task forces: Budget Support, ties to respond to things that Support for Rural and Struggling Hard road to popular really matter. General Synod is Parishes, and Sharing Ministry. our financial partner in this new Synod delegates received their initiative for at least the first two reports and recommendations years. The position will have no in advance of Diocesan Synod in impact on our 2011 budget but I 2009. Meeting as archdeaconry Hard Stone Café am sure it will have a profound groups during synod they dis- BY JONATHAN SPRINGTHORPE We gained some credibility impact on our future.” cussed and prioritized hundreds The Hard Stone Café (HSC) came with the youth at the first café Archdeacon David Edwards of recommendations. Those pri- from humble beginnings in De- and they did invite their friends of Saint John, who has exten- orities were further discussed in cember of 2002. The Saint John for the second one, but it took sive experience in the field of a plenary session and diocesan (Stone) Church Youth Group some time to make the café the congregational development, priorities emerged. In order they helped to construct a stage for ministry we prayed it would be. wholeheartedly agrees that are: to re-learn what it means to musicians, put up decorations, Early on, several colleagues in stewardship and congregational be Christian and Anglican; to and create a menu of slushy youth ministry inquired if they development need be pushed prepare our leaders for change; drinks (non-alcoholic of course). could bring their youth groups. in this diocese. “But we must to support our struggling par- As the event approached my David (the Ven. David Edwards, move beyond the present model. ishes; to assess and understand anticipation grew. Visions of on Carleton Street to attend the rector of Stone Church) and I Parishes need to engage in the our parishes, archdeaconries and crowds of youth piling into the first Hard Stone Café. Members were committed to reaching the community at the mission and diocese; and to commit ourselves church ready to hear the Gospel of the youth group had not unchurched, and we wanted the economic development lev- to transformational change — to danced in my head. Instead of invited their friends with any to protect the Hard Stone Café els. We need to find alternative become a diocese of mission- crowds, only two brave souls enthusiasm because they feared I from becoming another event for revenue streams.” focused, healthy, welcoming and passed through the doors of the would use the café as a “bait and An implementation team growing parishes. imposing gothic revival church switch” evangelistic event. finalized a position description Find the job description on page 2 2 / THE NEW BRUNSWICK ANGLICAN MARCH 2011
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Abbreviated job description for Diocese of Fredericton Congregational Development Officer The Congregational Development officer will: s 2EPORT DIRECTLY TO THE BISHOP s 7ORK WITH PARISH LEADERS AND TERRITORIAL ARCHDEACONS s 3UPPORT PARISH EFFORTS TO BECOME HEALTHY MISSION FOCUSED WELCOMING AND GROWING CONGREGATIONS s $EVELOP AND IMPLEMENT A PLAN TO SUPPORT SPIRITUAL lNANCIAL AND NUMERICAL CHURCH GROWTH s %DUCATE LAY AND ORDAINED LEADERSHIP s #REATE AND LEAD TRAINING PROGRAMS s 3UPPORT EXPANSION OF PARISH OUTREACH AND MISSION s "E A RESOURCE FOR THE 3TEWARDSHIP AND &INANCIAL $EVELOPMENT AND 0ARISH 3UPPORT AND Development Teams of the Diocesan Council. s 0ROMOTE PROPORTIONAL GIVING s (ELP PARISHES AND CONGREGATIONS ACQUIRE RESOURCES FOR MISSION MINISTRY AND SPECIAL APPEALS s #ONDUCT GROUP FACILITATION AND LONG RANGE PLANNING SESSIONS s )DENTIFY RESOURCES FOR CONFERENCES AND TRAINING EVENTS s 5NDERSTAND BIBLICAL STEWARDSHIP AND ITS APPLICATION s 5NDERSTAND THE !NGLICAN #HURCH OF #ANADA ITS CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES
The Congregational Development Officer is: s ! UNIVERSITY GRADUATE OR EQUIVALENT s ! LEADERTEACHERTEAM BUILDER s %XPERIENCED IN CHANGE MANAGEMENT s &AMILIAR WITH THE !NGLICAN #HURCH Although envisioned as one full-time position, consideration will be given to job sharing. Application deadline April 15, 2011.
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Fall to Grace ~ A Review by George Porter
ay Bakker has had plenty version, but “more gradual: He doesn’t even stop with Grace, Bakker asserts, is not love in grace, and in doing so, of opportunity to experi- a grace evolution” (p 13). His grace as either merely the pri- limited to “hot topic issues” to change inside, in relation ence the challenges and story is well worth the read. vate experience of an individ- but neither does it fear them. It to others in the church and in difficulties of life — and The book is not, however, ual or a corporate experience of calls for courage and integrity regard to the world. Jto find that he has fallen not those who belong to the church. just a memoir of his personal to rethink interpretations, stan- The book is fairly short, easy from, but to, grace. He tells part journey. It is also a reflection Grace, Bakker contends, is the ces and convictions, to read- to read and well written. It is of his story in his new book on the theologically radical spiritual force behind our voca- dress issues, and to re-relate to also a valuable resource for Fall to Grace: A Revolution of inclusive nature of God’s grace. tion to love the world as Christ those who are often tradition- those of us trying to figure out God, Self, and Society (Jay Bak- Through Luther’s commentary loved it. Grace has societal ally considered enemies of our how we ought to live in light of ker with Martin Edlund, New on Galatians, Bakker was lead dimensions that go beyond the own selves, of our churches, of what God is doing in our time. York: Faith Words, 2011, $22.50 to look again at the Apostle boundaries of denomination, our nations or even of God. He The Rev. Canon George M. Porter, [in Canada]). Paul’s writings. In doing so he religion or church, addressing challenges the reader to live D.Phil. is Diocesan Youth Action Growing up amidst a rather “encountered grace again for the crying needs of the world in grace, to move in grace and Director legalistic conservative ethos, as the first time” (to paraphrase beyond what I have elsewhere well as in the public eye during Marcus Borg). This grace, called “the stain glass curtain.” the rise and fall of his famous reflective of the unconditional TV evangelist parents, Bakker love of God, has no limits. This went to some pretty drastic grace is not coercive but a com- extremes to escape a religion pelling invitation to experience of “legalism” and “judgmental- again the loving heart of God www.anglican.nb.ca ism.” When he got to what he and know one’s self to be part OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE DIOCESE OF FREDERICTON describes as his lowest point, of God’s family. In the introduc- A SECTION OF THE ANGLICAN JOURNAL he discovered not rejection tion, Bakker wrote: “Grace goes and condemnation, but divine beyond mere tolerance: it calls The Rt. Rev. Claude Miller Bishop and Publisher acceptance, love and grace — us to think of ourselves as all an experience he describes as belonging to one body, the body Ana Watts Editor being not like a Pauline con- of Christ” (p xiv). DEADLINE Published 10 times per year. Price of subscription $10.00 for copy and photo Mothers’ Union Please send news and photo submissions to submissions to the Ana Watts, 773 Glengarry Place, Fredericton, NB E3B 5Z8 Diocesan Spring Rally New Brunswick Phone: 506-459-5358; E-mail: [email protected] Anglican is the first Please send subscription renewals and changes of address to: May 7 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. working day of the The New Brunswick Anglican month previous to CO !NGLICAN *OURNAL #IRCULATION $EPT (AYDEN 3T 4ORONTO St. Mary’s Church ON M4Y 3G2 770 McEvoy St. publication. Fredericton Printed & mailed by Signal Star Publishing A division of Bowes Publishers Ltd. , Goderich, Ontario MARCH 2011 THE NEW BRUNSWICK ANGLICAN / 3
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uring the season possibilities beyond our own so she can understand. Expect E N G A G E M E N of Epiphany, as the expectations. the best and chances are, that’s people of God we were As I consider Jesus’ sermon exactly what you will get. privileged yet again it is evident that he wants Jesus sees us as child-like, March 19 Warden’s Day Dto hear Jesus preach to the only what is best for me. My he knows and understands our Christ Church (Parish) Church crowds on the hillside. If we difficulty and challenge is my needs, and at the same time he paid close attention to Jesus’ childlike understanding. To be expects and knows what is best March 22 teaching, we could not help but continually reminded of God’s for us. He looks at us as individ- Synod Planning be challenged. In chapter five of laws and how far I have strayed uals and as a church; he knows March 23 Matthew alone, Jesus speaks to from them is most helpful — we have more potential that we Diocesan Council the social norms and behaviours first because it reinforces my will ever be able to develop. He Parish of the Nerepis and St. John concerning, anger, adultery, understanding that God really challenges us and works with divorce, getting even with folks does love me, and second be- us through our discourage- March 26 who have wronged us, swearing cause it is only God who knows ment, and helps us to find ways Ordination oaths and loving our enemies. the possibilities for me through to understand the importance Christ Church Cathedral To measure up to Jesus’ ex- my relationship with him. I do of being close to God in our April 21 pectations and prohibitions, believe that God expects the identity and behaviour. Maundy Thursday behaviour changes to our pres- best. Christ Church Catahedral ent culture and society would be In My Fair Lady Eliza I commend our Lord’s April 22 necessary on a grand scale. Per- Doolittle said: “The difference Sermon on the Mount for your Good Friday sonally and corporately we were between a lady and a flower girl Lenten reflection. Christ Church Cathedral left with questions too numer- a child I did not always agree is not how she behaves, but how April 24 ous to cite. One of the questions with the direction in which she is treated.” So how a child Sincerely in the love of Christ, Easter Sunday that occurred to me was: Can my mentors prodded me. On a is treated has a lot to do with Christ Church Cathedral I ever be a Christian knowing number of occasions I went off how that child sees herself and that I cannot possibility live up in my own direction, only to ultimately how she behaves. If to Jesus’ expectations? discover (sometimes too late) if she is treated as a slow learner Announcements Now, however, I suspect it is I had accepted or followed the and you don’t expect much from the wrong question. advice I had been given I would her, she shrugs her shoulders The Rev. Roderick Black and As I reflect more deeply on have found myself in a better and asks herself: “Why should the Rev. Douglas Painter are ap- Jesus’ teaching, I am drawn place with, I suspect, a deeper I try, nobody thinks I can do it pointed priests in the parishes to a number of experiences relationship with my advisor. anyway!” She gives up. But if of Hillsborough-Riverside, St. over the years that have been Every child benefits from you treat her as someone who Andrews-Sunny Brae, St. James instrumental in my personal someone who believes in him, has more potential than she and St. Philip in the Moncton development and formation. and the younger the child, the will ever be able to develop, you Archbishop Claude Miller is area effective May 1. Mr. Black As we grow older our apprecia- more important it is to have challenge her, work with her Bishop of Fredericton and leaves the parishes of Bathurst tion for our parents, teachers high expectations. We may not through discouragement, and Metropolitan of the and New Bandon, Mr. Painter and co-workers grows. But as all be Einsteins, but we all have find ways to explain concepts Province of Canada. leaves the Parish of Wicklow, Wilmot, Peel and Aberdeen.
Mr. Kent Greer of Fredericton is Deacons, deacons, deacons … vocational, transitional, arch accepted as a postulant for the Diocese of Fredericton. And the twelve called together enjoy the role of archdeacon, leadership. The vocational the whole community of the rather we learn to live with it as diaconate is recognized by the Mr. Kevin McAllister of Hanwell disciples and said, ‘It is not right servants of the bishop. community of the faithful as an is accepted as a postulant for the that we should neglect the word Now we come to what the order that fulfills that ministry Diocese of Fredericton. of God in order to wait at tables. New Testament (Acts 6) de- as ordained by God. (Acts 6:2) scribed when the apostles laid In the midst of all the uses, Mr. Thomas Nisbett of Boundary hands on seven individuals and understandings, misuses and Creek is accepted as a postulant eacon is a word that made them deacons. This role is misunderstandings of terms we for the Diocese of Fredericton. should be familiar to the one of servant. These dea- (the Church) become confused. us in our Anglican in the Anglican Church do, as a cons were intended to wait on We seem to find it necessary Mr. Jack Walsworth of Burtt’s context, but the mis- deacon. The (transitional) dia- tables and do the other neces- to push vocational deacons Corner is appointed chair of Dunderstanding that surrounds sary and often labour-intensive toward priesthood. We don’t the Synod Planning Committee conate has done little to clarify it is enormous. Some Christian just what a deacon really is. work in order that the apostles know what to do with their working toward Diocesan Synod denominations even use the We also have a tradition could attend to their calling, order because we can’t imagine in October. term in ways neither witnessed whereby the bishop appoints which was to not neglect the someone in a collar-wearing nor intended in Holy Scripture. priests to the role (not an order) word of God. The requirements ministry as anything other (Transitional) deacons Robert Everything we need to of archdeacon. Some would ar- for a deacon are well described than a priest or mini-priest. (Rob) Marsh, Lisa Pacarynuk know about deacons is in the gue that these people are actu- in that chapter of the Acts of Vocational deacons are not and Richard Robinson will be Bible. The word is Greek for ally arch-priests because all are the Apostles. It can be assumed priests nor have they been ordained to the priesthood by servant. The role of deacon in priests in the Church of God. that their calling was clear. called to be. But in their at- Archbishop Claude Miller on the historical Church has come But in reality, there is nothing They were not called to preach, tempt to be servants, often in Saturday, March 26 at 3 p.m. in to be understood as one of the about the role of archdeacon teach or otherwise lead the the midst of great misunder- Christ Church Cathedral. three orders of the three-fold that requires one to be a priest. community of faith, but rather standing, they are convinced ordained ministry of bishops, Archdeacons are servants in to provide service (ministry) they need some form of nor- Archdeacon Geoffrey Hall, ex- priests and deacons. Recently that they assist the bishop in where it was lacking — to fill malization. Prepared or unpre- ecutive assistant to the bishop the Anglican Church began to the often-overwhelming task of the gaps, if you like. pared, called or not, they give- and diocesan archdeacon, is revive the biblical notion of overseeing the Church region- A priest ministers to those in to priestly ordination. When appointed acting archdeacon of deacon in a way other than that ally throughout a diocese. Some inside the fellowship of the that happens, we do the calling the Archdeaconry of Woodstock. of a stepping-stone to ordina- call them the eyes and ears Church. A deacon takes the to servanthood an abominable tion to the priesthood. Deacons of the bishop. Their tasks are Church to the world — pro- disservice. When we continue Sabbatical leaves are granted to destined for the priesthood are administrative. Nothing sac- claims good news to those in to insist on a one-size-fits-all the Ven. Geoffrey Hall (April 1 - “transitional.” And therein lies ramental is involved so many need and reminds the Church model of ordained ministry we June 30), the Rev. Kevin Stockall he first point of confusion. people could fulfil such a role — of its mission outside of itself. destroy the biblically ordained (May 1 - July 31) and the Rev. Dr. I have a friend who con- although the bishop may prefer A church with a deacon should role of deacon and the ministry Ross N. Hebb (May 1 - July 31). stantly reminds me that when people well versed in the prac- be missional in a way we in the of the Whole People of God. he was becoming a priest, the ticalities of ministry and with Anglican Church have long Pray that a spirit of service bishop required him to tell a lie well developed ministerial skills. forgotten. Deacons fill the gaps, will firmly grip our church. before God and the Church. At I often say that as an archdea- make it possible for those called Pray for deacons and the his “first ordination,” he was con, my greatest challenges are to the teaching, guiding and Church they are called to serve. asked “Do you believe that you found in constantly being called sacramental presence of God are called by God and his Church upon to fill in the gaps, doing to be about that very specific The Ven. Geoffrey Hall is cur- to the life and work of a deacon?” that which no one is prepared work. The revival of the voca- rently Executive Assistant to the He believed he was called to be a or able to do in the day-to-day tional diaconate honours those Bishop of Fredericton, Secretary priest, but was required to spend function of the diocesan church. specifically called to servant- of the Synod and Diocesan a period of time, as all priests And so, we never seem to really hood rather than out front Archdeacon. 4 / THE NEW BRUNSWICK ANGLICAN MARCH 2011
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He asked: ‘Will you come and follow me?’ in 1939. The dedication and devo- BY ANNE WALLING tion of the Raymond family is an important piece in the history of The journey with Jesus began Christ Church. … And follow him they did in 1786 when the Rev. James Before our service began Will Scovil, Kingston, began to take Gowan on guitar, his son Byrann occasional services in Norton on bass violin and Glenna Geer )SVVTÄLSKJLSLIYH[PVUZ (Bloomfield). From that humble on piano played praise music beginning the followers of Jesus and the congregation enjoyed 1HU increased and they built a church the sing-along. Then we unveiled The Ven. Geoffrey Hall in the wilderness in 1811. Now, our anniversary banner and -LI 200 years later, Christ Church, Archdeacon Hall dedicated it to The Rev. Canon George Akerley Bloomfield, continues to serve the glory of God. Its main symbol the people of God who say, “Yes, is a lamb representing Jesus, the 4HYJO we will follow you.” In view of Lamb of God, no longer wounded The Rev. Marian Lucas-Jefferies this long history, the congrega- but standing with the banner of 4H` tion of Christ Church Bloomfield victory. The banner was design th is celebrating its 200 anniver- by Patti Hoyt of Bloomfield Archbishop Claude Miller sary for all of 2011. and made by Betty Kennett of Bishop of Fredericton Sunday, Jan. 30 the Ven. Geof- Hampton. 1\UL frey M. Hall, who served the After the service we enjoyed parish in 1990 and 1991, joined a delicious potluck lunch in the The Rev. Robert Marsh us. He offered an inspirational hall and shared memories and for a youth service message and, assisted by the stories about the people and 1\S` Rev. Robert Marsh, communion. history of our church and com- The Rev. Stephen (Wally) Brown Archdeacon Hall was an appro- munity. priate choice for our first Sunday We plan to celebrate the 225- (\N of celebration because of his year history of worship and the The Ven. David Barrett connection with the Raymond th 200 anniversary of the church (cemetery service) family. Isaac B.S. Raymond used all through 2011. The last Sunday 13 yoke of oxen to move our :LW[ of each month is reserved for ANNE WALLING church across the road in 1838. special worship, fellowship and The Rev. William Sheppard Mrs. John Raymond donated The Ven. Geoffrey Hall, diocesan archdeacon and executive assistant events. Plans include a youth ser- 6J[ the organ in 1926 in memory of vice, an ACW quilt show, an old to Archbishop Claude Miller, was January special guest speaker at The Rev. Marvin McDermott Robert Matthew Raymond. The fashioned tea party, a day with Christ Church, Bloomfield. The congregation is celebrating 225 electric lights were installed, the Kings Country Historical 5V] years of worship and the 200th anniversary of the church in 2011. the gift of Mrs. Helen Raymond Society and much more. You are The Rev. Robert LeBlanc He dedicated the anniversary banner with the Lamb of God no and John Raymond in 1929. The welcome to come and celebrate longer wounded but standing with the banner of victory. It was Robert M. Raymond Memorial with us, we look forward to see- designed by Patti Hoyt of Bloomfield and made by Betty Kennett of Hall (Bloomfield Hall) was built ing you. Hampton. Archdeacon Hall served the parish in 1990 and 1991.
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The Rev. Deacon Constance Whittaker-Soulikias recently celebrated her 70th birthday and her retirement from active ministry at Trinity Church in Saint John. Vocational deacons in the diocese enjoyed a January weekend retreat with Archbishop She and her husband Jim are seen here enjoying the reception held in her honour Claude Miller and other members of the Diaconate Commission at Villa Madonna following Sunday morning service on Jan. 23. in Rothesay. Above they are Archbishop Miller, the Rev. Deacons Debra Edmondson, Joyce Perry, Eleanor Dryden and Fran Bedell, Mr. Thomas Nisbett, and the Rev. Canon Neville Cheeseman.
Uncertain of the roles of deacons in the church? Read Archdeacon Geoffrey Hall’s column on page 3. 6 / THE NEW BRUNSWICK ANGLICAN MARCH 2011
The temporal side Christian Brookwood’s wish-list n the heart of New Brunswick’s richest woodland area near Florenceville-Bristol is Camp Brookwood the smaller of the diocese’s two Christian youth camps. Nearly half The good-t the campers are financially subsidized, those with special Ineeds thrive in its intimate atmosphere and it takes a hands-on board of directors to keep it running. Its more modest needs don’t tend to make headlines, but it has benefited from the recent diocesan camp fundraising efforts and has a wish list of its own. Some elements of it will come true for the upcoming camping season. A few more will come on board next year, and the rest arrive following some fundraisers — but Brookwood’s future looks bright. On this year’s agenda are weatherproofing the new deck, a new window and roof repairs for the hall, and new garbage storage area — the raccoons will not be pleased. Campers will also meet the camp’s new lawn mower. Here’s hoping it lasts 30 years like the old one. If all goes well a concrete pad for the bas- ketball nets and a tetherball will appear on the playground for this summer. If all doesn’t go well, watch for them in 2012. That is also the year an adventure camp will be added to the sea- son. “It will enable our kids to experience some rough outdoor camping,” says Brookwood board chair Mary Lee Phillips. When funds are available a new cabin for the assistant direc- tor and the counselors-in-training will appear, complete with a steel roof to match the new roofs on several of the buildings. And the rest of the camp will get electrical upgrades. “The major hurdle for the camp right now is the provincially mandated pay hike for staff,” says Mary Lee. “It’s going to leave a lot of non-profits really strapped for cash. But we are going to focus on continuing to build our registration. It has been steadily improving over the last three years and we think it will continue. “Our camp relies heavily on the generous donations of sponsorship money for campers. We are fortunate to enjoy this support from the parishes. We have built a strong and hard working board too. Our members are willing to give up the time to ensure that Camp Brookwood is a fun, safe and nourishing environment.” Medley plans ccessibility ramps for two cabins, winterized cabins cabins will clinch it); designed and implemented child-abuse and dining hall for extended off-season use, a sand vol- prevention and sexual harassment training using the diocesan leyball court, picnic tables, a level playing field, soccer policies adapted to the camp situation; and instituted pre-season nets and maybe, just maybe, some adventure equip- training weeks for Medley and Brookwood staff. Ament — these are just a few of the things on director Liz Hard- “I design the training weeks to meet the needs of both new ing’s wish-list for Camp Medley. and experienced staff,” says Liz. “This year (2011) I will be add- Over the past six years more than $2 million was invested in ing new training sessions specifically on bullying and how to Camp Medley infrastructure renewal and some upgrades at Camp DEAL WITH IT 5NFORTUNATELY WE HAVE NOTICED A GROWTH OF BULLYING Brookwood. “Last year at Medley we upgraded the nurse’s hut and among campers.” replaced the dilapidated staff house with a comfortable and effi- In addition to the new facilities and management philosophies cient building that honours our staff and the important work they have come some exciting new programmes. During boys adventure do,” says Archbishop Claude Miller. “That was phase three. Phase week a deliberately limited number of campers live in tents, take TWO WAS THE NEW DINING HALLMULTI PURPOSE BUILDING AND PHASE an overnight canoe trip and learn what it is to be a Godly leader. one was new cabins and utility infrastructure. We ran into some At drama camp young people develop acting skills and learn how cost over-runs with the utilities — a good example is the septic to use them in a Christian environment. Children a year younger system. We budgeted $30,000 and it actually cost three times that than the youngest age group get to try out camp with a Sunday to amount. As a result, we carry a debt of about $440,000.” Wednesday Welcome to Camp experience. If they want to stay on for The diocese wants to retire that debt before it takes on any the rest of the week just like the older children, they can. more major capital work. A comprehensive nature programme to explore all aspects of “The sooner the camp gets rid of its debt, the sooner it can God’s creation and focus on its care is in the works and Liz has even further expand its ministries. A couple of legacies have plans to expand staff training throughout the summer with men- helped to keep the debt as low as it is, and they are certainly toring by staff members who have demonstrated leadership skills. wonderful. We hope more people will remember the camps in When the cabins and dining hall are winterized there will their wills,” says the Archbishop. be more time available for campers and staff activities as well “But there are other ways to give to Camp Medley. Many AS RENTALS BY CHURCH AND COMMUNITY GROUPS 4HE CAMPERSTAFF people who pledged support to the camp’s renewal had money activities would include two reunions a year to maintain contact automatically deducted from their bank accounts on a regular with campers; staff gatherings for prayer, Bible study and wor- basis. That is a possibility at any time and Canon Fred Scott, our ship; training for clergy and lay chaplains on appropriate chapel diocesan treasurer, can help set that up. Endowment funds for topics, ways to reach young people with the Good News of Jesus campers are another possibility and, of course, it is always nice Christ within boundaries appropriate in an ever-changing world to get a cheque for $50,000,” he says with a chuckle. and culture. “Camp Medley is a vital part of our diocesan ministry and is Groups as varied as Teens Encounter Christ, the ACW, Moth- truly worthy of support.” ERS 5NION "ROWNIES #URSILLO AND THE 3T 4HOMAS 5NIVERSITY A trust for operating expenses from the former St. Paul’s (Val- track team are already using Camp Medley on the shoulder ley) Church in Saint John made it possible to put the renewed seasons. Indeed, most weekends in 2011 are already booked. Camp Medley management on a professional footing. “Now “With its year-round part-time professional management instead of hiring a new director for eight weeks each summer, we and stunning new facilities, Camp Medley is a top-notch youth HAVE A HALF TIME MANAGER WHO WORKS YEAR ROUND 5NDER HER LEAD- camp,” says Archbishop Miller. “Its own transformational ership we are able to plan for the camp throughout the year.” change makes it an amazing place to work, play and learn what Liz came to Medley with more than 20 years of Christian it means to be Christian and Anglican — the number one goal camping experience. During her four summers at Medley she of our Nicodemus Project. Children and young people are vital has written a new policy manual including updated health and to the vision of this diocese. Registration at both camps, Medley safety policies and conduct codes; worked toward New Bruns- and Brookwood, go up each year. They were both up 10 to 15 per wick Camping Association accreditation (the two accessible cent in 2010. God willing, the trend will continue.” MARCH 2011 THE NEW BRUNSWICK ANGLICAN / 7
camping The spiritual side She found unconditional love … times side! and went on to find her faith rchbishop Claude Miller has great respect for Liz Harding’s ability to recognize the good in others. “She really knows how to read people,” he says of the Camp Medley director. “She accepts staff where they Aare. They don’t have to be Christians, they must, however, not be negative about Christianity. The grand daughter of a friend found unconditional love at the camp and went on to find her faith and I know there are other conversion experience stories.” He’s right. “Some applicants are unsure of their faith, a few even tell us they don’t have one. If they possess other good qualities and skills, that doesn’t necessarily mean they don’t get hired,” says Liz. “I tell them that if they can respect the camp’s mission to proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ for the making of young disciples, and if they can refrain from saying ‘I don’t believe’ in front of the campers, I have no problem hiring them.” She knows the young woman to whom Archbishop Miller re- fers well. “She worked here last summer. She was raised in the church, even sang in the choir. When she interviewed with us she expressed skepticism about her faith, openly saying that she didn’t know whether she believed anymore. All summer long all the staff members gave her unconditional love and support as she had never experienced it before. The people at camp loved her for who she was. At the closing service for the summer we had a time of open prayer. At it she told God that she was sorry she had neglected him over the years and had shut him out from her life. She committed to God publicly that she was open to him and would not neglect him again in her life.” A few years ago another staff member was open at her interview about the fact that she did not know if she believed in Jesus. “During the summer she dealt with a homesick camper and knew other staff members often prayed with the campers when in this situation,” says Liz. “She had never ever prayed for someone else in her life, but she prayed for this camper and immediately the camper was happier. In response to that she said to herself that there is a God and she committed her life to Christ. She glowed for the rest of that summer and worked for us for two more summers.” Campers also have spiritual experiences at camp. “Each night at the end of chapel the campers are invited to stay either for quiet prayer on their own or to have a staff member pray for them,” says Liz. “Most often the campers ask someone to pray for them — it could be a commitment or re-commitment to Christ, or prayer for a problem in their lives. After chapel staff members also lead a time of devotion in their cabins. These are very close and meaningful times for all of them, and again young people have used this opportunity to open their lives to Christ. “A grandparent once reported to me that a grandchild said Medley photos by Carol Anningson he went and prayed in the chapel. The grandparent asked what fe had prayed about. The response was, ‘Well, you know, the Brookwoodphotos submitted by Mary Lee Phillips world and stuff.’” Liz has had campers tell her that they know camp is a safe place to talk about their faith and for some it is the only place where they feel comfortable talking about or exploring it. “Our staff is trained to value each young person’s ideas. We take our baptismal covenant seriously, we ‘respect the dig- nity of every human being’ so we must respect the campers’ thoughts and ideas. Sometimes we need to guide the young people on a different path, but again, our staff has the skills to do that. We are all specifically trained.” Liz says it is these spiritual experiences that lead staff to work the inordinate number of hours that they all work before and throughout the summer. Camp Medley employs about 25 people during the camping season, including Shawn Branch who has served as assistant director for the past two summers. He also monitors and up- dates the camp website. Counsellors, lifeguards and kitchen staff are hired for each season. But the paid staff is just the tip of the iceberg. Clergy and nurses volunteer on a weekly basis and committee members volunteer all year long. Paul Mills and Art Arnburg co-chair the facilities committee and Clare Box is a faithful member. They spend many, many hours working on the property and the buildings — often late at night and on weekends. Ann Pinell chairs the programme committee, Youth Action Director George Porter and Liz Harding are members. Ann is also camp registrar. 8 / THE NEW BRUNSWICK ANGLICAN MARCH 2011
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Lt.-Gov. Graydon Nicholas shares his spiritual journey in Richmond
cial work and law; as a professor Act justly, of native studies; as an employee love tenderly and OF THE 5NION OF .EW "RUNSWICK Indians; as an advocate for the walk humbly with people affected by the closure of Nackawic Mill (that included the your God role of spiritual group guide); as a judge of the Provincial Court; Lt.-Gov. Graydon Nicholas and as lieutenant-governor. told the people of St. John’s in As a grandfather he is keenly Richmond Corner to heed the ex- aware of how much children can hortation in Micah “to act justly, teach us about caring and trust, to love tenderly and walk humbly and as a judge he often encoun- with your God.” The queen’s rep- tered people in his court who resentative in New Brunswick had been unable to satisfy their spoke about his spiritual jour- spiritual longing. ney during morning worship at In the past two years as lieu- the end of January and said he tenant-governor he has been believes we are all born “with thrilled to meet the Queen in a deep longing inside,” a sort of London and deeply touched by “spiritual DNA.” the work of organizations that David Bell of the Parish of help the less fortunate. Richmond offered a spiritual di- “My life is interesting and still agnosis of the parish during his evolving,” he said. welcome and introduction and The lieutenant-governor was caused the lieutenant-governor not the only special guest in the to change the topic of his ad- congregation that Sunday. Pre- dress. He asked those gathered mier David Award and his wife where they were on their own Rhonda were also on hand. spiritual journeys, and then, Following the service they Lt.-Gov. Graydon Nicholas (centre) and Premier David Alward (right) joined the people of the Parish through personal reflections, joined parishioners at a pot-luck of Richmond at St. John’s in Richmond Corner for a Sunday morning service in late January. The spoke of his own — as a son, lunch in the parish hall where lieutenant governor spoke about his spiritual hourney and said he believes we are all born with a deep father and grandfather; as a stu- they answered questions and longing inside, a sort of spiritual DNA. Both he and the premier stayed after the service to share a pot- dent of mathematics, science, so- engaged in many conversations. luck lunch with the congretation. Church/community garden — a match made in Heaven St. Mary’s York, on Fredericton’s shops or just sitting to watch the north side, has lots of green gardens grow. As far as possible space, wants to share it (and the gardens will be barrier-free many other things) with the com- and about a quarter of the total munity, and thought a communi- space will be “enabled” in order ty garden was a good idea. “Last that everyone will be able to year we did a visioning exercise garden. in terms of the direction we Last November a community wanted our parish to move over garden party at the church in- the coming years in order to keep troduced the project with tours Sewing epiphany in Shediac it vibrant and growing. The idea of the site, displays and informa- of a community garden came up tion on upcoming workshops on On Thursday, January 6, three young people and two adults had an because we have all this land that canning and preserving as well epiphany - they realized that they can indeed sew! An event very we mow all summer long,” says as displays, sprouting demos, fitting on the day of the Feast of the Epiphany, when we commemo- parishioner Hannah Westner. baked goods , preserves and lots rate the wise men’s realization of the boy child Jesus as the Christ. “We held a meeting within the of family fun. People of all ages were invited to gather at the Young Smith church to see who was interested Garden and St. Mary’s so the “We’re really excited about Church Hall in Shediac Cape to begin to learn how to sew. This in a garden and everybody who cultivation methods will be or- the whole concept, the design event was coordinated by the Anglican Parish of Shediac’s Parish came was elderly. We realized ganic and the watering system and the idea of having a com- as a Family of Faith Programme. Sewing machines were borrowed we didn’t have the manpower to basic. There are even plans for a munity space where people can from parishioners, material and supplies obtained and expertise undertake the gardening project watering system with giant totes get together,” says Hannah. shared through the efforts of many which made for an exciting and ourselves.” to catch rainwater from the roof The Rev. Ian Wetmore, rector fun afternoon of fellowship and sharing. A February 2010 open-space of the church and piped through of St. Mary’s, says this project is Participants learned not only how to operate a sewing ma- forum hosted by Greater Freder- the 62 plots that will be ready for something the parish has wanted chine; but, to also make dresses for Haiti – a project of the Deanery icton Social Innovation revealed planting this spring. to see happen for a long time. Anglican Church Women. A second batch of dresses made by many that local food was a big issue for Clearly this is a match made “The garden is a community- ACW members from the congregational families of St. Andrew’s, the people of the city. A group in Heaven. focused project and fits in per- Sunny Brae; St. Mary’s, Hillsborough and St. Martin’s in-the-Woods, gathered to discuss the idea. The “We’re encouraging people fectly with the vision the church Shediac Cape had already been sent to Haiti in December. idea of a community garden was with little or no knowledge to has for the future. We are always Some participants took material and such home to make some well received and the Harvest make gardens,” says Edee. Har- thinking about the community more dresses. This sewing idea event came out of a suggestion made Garden Inc. non-profit was the vest Garden will supply tools, and how we can be of service by a parishioner and blossomed into so much more. Certainly a story result. “Our main goal is social education and cheerleading. — sharing what we’ve got and of sowing gifts within our Lord’s ministry. inclusion. The idea is that it “And we’re going to encourage making it available to the people [the garden] would be open to people to grow primarily food. who could use it.” everyone,” says Edee Klee, the We want people to understand Anglican Church Women Annual Meeting group’s co-chair. They scouted that 85 per cent of New Bruns- May 3 & 4 around the city looking for fertile wick’s food is imported and we ground. They found at St. Mary’s want to change that. We also The garden is a St. John the Baptist Church, Riverview on McEvoy Street. want to get people thinking out Guest Speaker Fiona Brownlee Edee’s group wanted the gar- of the refined food box.” community-focused Council of the North den to be on a bus route so people There will be a circle at the project and fits in Dinner May 3, 6 p.m. — tickets $20 each wouldn’t have to have a car in centre of the gardens with paths perfectly with the order to get to it. St. Mary’s is on radiating out from it. Some day Available until April 20 from vision the church Joan Hicks a bus route. there may be a gazebo or some 709 Montgomery Ave., Riverview, N. B. E1B 2A4 Environmental stewardship picnic tables — some kind of in- has for the future. Please enclose a self-addressed stamped envelope is important to both Harvest frastructure for presenting work- MARCH 2011 THE NEW BRUNSWICK ANGLICAN / 9
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Dean bursary We longed to share the gospel awarded to Sussex student The Mabel C. Dean Memorial but felt our hands were tied Bursary Committee was pleased Continued from page 1 to award the 2010 bursary to church youth. We decided that, of the community rallied around highlight of the evening for the Elizabeth Barrett, daughter of while all youth were welcome, the café, helping to promote the Christian youth. the Ven. David and Alexandra we would not host organized events, spreading the word, and The next step forward hap- Barrett of Sussex, to assist in her Christian groups. helping to recruit musical guests. pened when the core group from STUDIES AT #RANDALL 5NIVERSITY Within two years the atten- Parents of band members stayed the community began to hang There will be changes in the dance grew to an average of 25 on occasion, and were thrilled out with the youth group after bursary committee membership or 30 youth from the community. with the Hard Stone Café. In a the café and asked to join the in 2011. We wish to express our In spite of the growth, our experi- few years “the café” was adopted sleepover event. Initially I hesi- sincere appreciation to the Rev. ence was one of frustration. We in the vocabulary of local youth tated. I would need to contact Alvin Westgate who, upon retir- longed to share the Gospel with — it was a milestone of accep- their parents to be sure they were ing from the diocese, also retired those who came to the café but strategy worked well at times, tance in teen culture and a core permitted to stay, and I couldn’t from our committee. His partici- we felt like our hands were tied. but we simply couldn’t fi nd many group of youth from the com- help but worry that their pres- pation and sound judgment will We feared that any strong wit- musicians who were comfortable munity attended the café faith- ence might interfere with our be missed. ness would break the trust we playing both secular and Chris- fully. They were not Christians, time of worship. To my great Ms. Pamela (Dean) Allen of had worked hard to build and tian music. though God was at work in them. surprise the visiting youth joined Saint John was nominated to join we found out that our fear was We took an important step In May 2008 facebook pushed us, mostly out of curiosity. These us. She is the eldest grandchild justified. On one occasion the forward when a member of the attendance at the Hard Stone non-Christian youth experienced of Mabel C. Dean and interested Christian musical guests, con- youth group asked me: “can my Café to record levels. More than in their own words: “something in carrying on the family involve- trary to our instructions, began friend’s band play at the next 800 invitations blanketed the inspiring,” though they did not ment for the next generation. the evening with the intimate café?” Permitting community Greater Saint John area, one know exactly what. Clergy are reminded that the worship song: “Jesus, Lover of youth to play presented us with friend invited another and more In the following months this application deadline for the 2011 My Soul.” All but four of our potential problems: lyrics and than 150 youth showed up. It was core helped to welcome other bursary is March 30. Children of youth group members cleared spontaneous interactions with exhilarating and terrifying at the youth to the worship session eligible clergy of the diocese who the room. It was as if someone the crowd could contain profan- same time. For safety reasons we after introducing it as “this God are pursuing post-secondary edu- had sprayed teen repellent into ity and offensive material, not to had to ask some people to leave thing.” Over the following six to cation are eligible for the $1000 the air. Most unchurched youth mention encourage moshing. We the loft area and move to over- eight months teens who were pre- annual award. Applications and are suspicious, and often critical, became conscious that we were fl ow rooms. Nine bands showed viously hard against organized details are available on the di- of organized religion and were bridging two completely differ- up to play and we came close to religion were softening to the ocesan website, HTTPANGLICAN reluctant to come to the café ent worlds: the congregation turning youth away at the door. Gospel. God was at work in these nb.ca. Click on “resources” and because it was in a church. of Stone Church, and the youth There was no doubt that we had lives and a number of them came “fi nancial assistance.” From the beginning we had of Saint John. We agreed to let made inroads into the youth cul- to faith. The Hard Stone Café had hoped we could fi nd Christian outside musicians play, but we ture but we were still wondering evolved into a form of church musicians who were able to drew up strict guidelines. The how we could share Christ with that was drawing youth from the play secular tunes as well. The musicians were so grateful for them in this setting. community without having to Woodstock evening would begin with secu- the opportunity to play they were That eventually happened strategize. A new Christian com- lar cover songs, many of them happy to respect them. — not by some brilliant design munity was forming. classic rock. Once the youth Certain aspects of teen cul- but by necessity. The café began Through much of our journey archdeaconry were comfortable, the musicians ture can be baffl ing. In six years at 7 p.m. and finished around to this point we felt lost and un- would play a Christian song or of hosting teen musicians, the 9. The youth group from Stone able to reach the youth of the layreaders gather two, introducing them as a mu- audiences were uniformly sup- Church remained till 10:30 to wider community for Christ. sical expression of a personal portive of their peers, even when clean up. Many parents from But we learned the importance for worship and belief in God. Christians could an attempt at music was pain- Stone expressed concern about of community, to work as a team share something brief about fully amateur. Subsequently, the the late hour. To address that with the Stone Church Youth training concern we added a youth group Group, and to reach out as part- God, provided it was through the Hard Stone Café became known BY WES MCLEAN sleepover after the café. This also ners. The seeds of a community medium of music. Music is the as the “only all ages venue” in On Saturday, Nov.13, layread- served to reward the youth group were sown. And I learned that currency of teen culture. This Saint John at the time. The youth ers and aspiring layreaders from members who worked before and the way to reach unchurched THE 5PPER 3T *OHN 2IVER 6ALLEY during the café in service of our young people is through fresh gathered at Trinity Anglican guests. These sleepovers became expressions of church. Church in Perth-Andover for times of natural discipleship the Woodstock Archdeaconry that I relished. We would worship Jonathan Springthorpe is an Announcing Layreaders’ Conference. We dis- and talk about the Scriptures evangelist in Threshold cussed the role of layreaders in together sometimes well past Ministries and working toward the Church, music and its place 3 a.m. We began a regular time a Masters of Divinity degree at in worship, and various other ʹʹͲͲͳͳͳͳ of worship that became the Wycliffe College in Toronto. topics throughout the morning iin the Diiocese of Frederiicton and afternoon sessions. (((rreevviiisseedd))) The Rev. Bonnie Leblanc, priest-in-charge of the parish, Christian & Anglican: Entering the Atmosphere of sparked an intriguing discus- sion with a video for the popular The Marks of Mission Heaven and the Miraculous song “Waiting on the World to Change” by singer-songwriter A Healing Mission John Mayer. We debated the Each Sunday of Lent at the time announced below, Anglicans song’s meaning: Is it a social- throughout the diocese, either in their local parish or at a central Sponsored by justice rallying cry for the young, location in each area will gather for EVENSONG. The Fredericton Chapter of the Order of St. Luke or just a catchy tune? The Five Marks of Mission of the Anglican Communion will With the Rev. Dr. Jack and Anna Marie Sheffi eld. serve as the basis for prayer and/or discussion. The morning began with a http://archive.anglican.ca/v2019/missionstudy.htm Deep River Ministries, service of Morning Prayer, led San Antonia, Texas Ms. LeBlanc and was followed by First Sunday in Lent is March 13 Second Sunday is March 20 May 6-8 an opening icebreaker exercise. Third Sunday is March 27 We gathered in pairs in order to Fourth Sunday is April 3 (Mothering Sunday) St. Margaret’s Church Fifth Sunday is April 10 learn about each other, then we 775 Forest Hill Road, 7KHJRRGQHVVRI*RGOHDGVWRUHSHQWDQFH Fredericton presented our findings on the 2&RPH/HW8V:RUVKLS other person to the entire group. Registration $20 It was agreed that the mem- (make cheques payable to OSL Fredericton Chapter) Renewing our bers of each pair would become identity as Christians Mail to the registrar prayer partners. and Anglicans Elizabeth R. Galey, As a final exercise for the 2-I, 505 Dundonald St. day, we divided into groups and Fredericton, N.B. prepared a service of Evening E3B 9K6 Prayer, which wrapped up the day’s activities. 10 / THE NEW BRUNSWICK ANGLICAN MARCH 2011
C O L U M N S Archives Corner: Archdeacon O. S. Newnham (1848-1932)
orn in 1848 in Leam- increasing work of the Synod, I Archdeacon Newnham died those somewhat exceptional ington, Warwickshire, have felt for several years past at his home in St. Stephen on qualities of heart and mind, England, Obadiah that the time was coming when May 11, 1932 at the age of 84 and that are so essential to the suc- Samuel Newnham I should have to give up, either is buried in the Rural Cemetery cessful administration of such Bstudied for the ministry for the work of secretaryship of there. He was predeceased on an office. Scrupulously careful five years under Canon Pope, the Synod or active Parish du- July 6, 1927 by his wife, Hannah in the discharge of every duty, British Consular Chaplain in ties. After consultation with Maria Bishop of Birmingham, punctilious in the performance Lisbon, Portugal. While study- Your Lordship … I decided to England, whom he had mar- of every task, exact in atten- ing, he worked amongst the resign my position as rector of ried in 1868 prior to coming to tion to every detail, accurate in seamen at the port. Newnham St. Stephen, and accordingly Canada. O.S. Newnham was every statement, Archdeacon emigrated to Canada and was placed my resignation in Your survived by four daughters, two Newnham has left an example ordained Deacon at Halifax in Lordship’s hands. This resigna- sons, 14 grandchildren and 12 that we may all strive to follow, 1875 by Bishop Binney and sent tion took effect on March 31st, great grandchildren. and through it all he was the to New London, PEI, where he last, though I am still taking Following Newnham’s death, living embodiment of Christian was ordained as priest in 1877. the services until the vacancy Archdeacon H.A. Cody wrote courtesy and kindness.” Quite a In 1878, Newnham moved to the is filled.” Not only did Newn- “… with all of the secretarial tribute to a faithful servant. Diocese of Fredericton, serv- ham continue to help out in St. work he never neglected his ing in Point du Chene for three Stephen after his “retirement” duty to his people in his Par- Sources: Diocesan Synod Jour- years, then at St. Mark’s, Saint but “following the death of ish.” In his Charge to the Synod nals, 1923, 1925, 1932; Obituaries, John (i.e. Stone Church) under the Rev. Canon Daniel, he took only a few days after Arch- The Daily Gleaner, May 12, 1932; the Rev. George Armstrong. was appointed a Canon of the charge of the Parish of Rothe- deacon Newnham died, Arch- St. Croix Courier, May 12, 19, In Saint John, he served at Cathedral 1901 and an archdea- say in the interim.” (J.H.A. L. bishop J. A. Richardson paid 1932;. St. Mary’s Church, set up as a con in 1907. Fairweather, Synod Treasurer) tribute to him in these words: Chapel of Ease in the Parish In 1888, O.S. Newnham also And the Sunday just prior to “I was so closely associated The Archives Corner is prepared of St. Mark. In 1883, he became became Secretary of the Dioc- his own death, Archdeacon with Archdeacon Newham, I by Twila Buttimer (twila.butt- the Rector of Hampton. In 1888, esan Synod, a position he still Newnham was to have spoken am constrained to ask whether [email protected] or 506-453-4306) he began his ministry at Christ held when he died. In his final at the Anniversary Service at any diocese in the Dominion and Frank Morehouse (frankm@ Church, St. Stephen, the parish report to synod as rector of St. St. Mary’s Church, Saint John. ever had a secretary who was nbnet.nb.ca or 506-459-3637). that he served for 37 years, un- Stephen, Newnham explained Sickness prevented his partici- his equal. He combined in They welcome your comments til he retired in 1925. Newnham that “Owing to the constantly pating in this service. wonderful poise and proportion or questions.
The Anglican Communion and the Instruments of Unity he Anglican Commu- The Archbishop of Silent Auction nion has more than 80 million members Canterbury the one In support of around the world, but factor common to all the Tit is not a single “church” and Instruments of Unity it has no central governing &DQRQ3DXO-HŊHULHV· body. There is an Anglican thought, prayer and deep work in Uganda Communion Office in Lon- consultation.” These confer- don, but its role is strictly ences were intended to take organizational and supportive. place every year or two, but 28.5 Inch Stained Oak Vase The Anglican Communion is asked for advice and guidance have recently been held more Crafted and donated by Bill Moss made up of many national or when problems arose. However, frequently. as the British Empire expanded 6XLWDEOHIRUKRPHRŋFHRUFKXUFK regional Anglican churches The 2004 Windsor Report held loosely together by their and more and more national concluded “there needs to be Bid by shared history — their origins churches came into existence, a clearer understanding of Phone: in the Church of England that it became necessary to seek the expectations placed on other ways in which to promote 507-367-2887 led to commonly held theologi- provinces in responding to the cal doctrines about the nature and foster unity. decisions of the instruments E-Mail: of church or ecclesiology, and In 1867 the Archbishop of unity.” It also concluded [email protected] to commonly held ideas about of Canterbury called all the that work needs to be done on bishops of the Anglican Com- Snail Mail church government and com- the relationship between the monly held guiding principles. munion together for what we instruments of unity, and that &DQRQ3DXO-HŊHULHV6LOHQW$XFWLRQ Anglican theology and identity now know as the Lambeth the Archbishop of Canterbury 71 Main Street were originally founded upon Conference, named for his — the one factor common to residential palace in London. Stanley, NB the Book of Common Prayer. all the instruments — must Despite being part of the The Conference, usually held be seen as the central focus of E6B 1A7 Anglican Communion, member every 10 years, is purely advi- unity and mission within the churches have full autonomy sory and with no legislative Communion. As such it was powers. That being said, the Bids will be accepted until Easter Monday — they govern themselves. To recommended that a Council be in full communion, a mem- discussions of the Lambeth of Advice to the Archbishop April 25, 2011 ber church is in agreement Conferences are respected and might be established to assist with the other churches in the influential among Anglicans him in this very demanding communion on essential doc- and their resolutions are seen role. Finally the report recom- trines, and specifically with the as guideposts. mended that the churches of Church of England, regarded The Lambeth Conferences the communion adopt a com- as the mother church. It also began before synodical govern- mon Anglican Covenant to means that all Anglicans may ment with lay participation was “make explicit and forceful the fully participate in the sacra- common. In 1968 the Anglican loyalty and bonds of affection mental life of other churches in Consultative Council, which which govern the relationships the communion. meets every three years, ad- between the churches of the The Archbishop of Canter- dressed this issue with repre- Communion.” bury is seen as the symbolic sentative bishops, clergy and Notwithstanding all this, head of the worldwide commu- laity chosen by the Anglican the model of Anglicanism is nion although he has no formal provinces (the Anglican Church still the voluntary association authority outside the Church of of Canada is one). There is a of churches bound together England. He is regarded as pri- permanent secretariat and the in their love of the Lord of the mus inter pares — first among Archbishop of Canterbury is Church, in their discipleship equals —of all the primates of the president. and in their common inheri- the communion. In the early The fourth, and most re- tance — perhaps expressed by stages of church expansion cently established instrument readiness to participate in such worldwide he consecrated of communion, is the Pri- a covenant. bishops for churches in Cana- mates’ Meeting first called by da, India, the West Indies and Archbishop Donald Coggan in The Ven. Patricia Drummond is elsewhere and was frequently 1979 as a place for “leisurely Archdeacon of Fredericton. MARCH 2011 THE NEW BRUNSWICK ANGLICAN / 11
I N T E R C E S S I O N S If nothing’s disturbed, MARCH in-charge. Diocese of Yukon, Patti Tetlichi, ¶17: Parish of Campobello, the Rev. ¶27: PRAY for the Anglican Church in Yukon Apostolate, Bishop’s School Peter Davids, interim priest-in-charge. Kenya, Mount Kenya Central, the Rt. of Yukon Ministries, the Rt. Rev. is the spirit at work? ¶ 18: Parish of Canterbury, (open in- Rev. Isaac Nganga, Suffragan Bishop Larry Robertson, & family. Claude, cumbency). Michael O’Hara, postulant. of Mount Kenya Central, the Rt. Rev. our Archbishop, William, George hen I was about ¶19: Parish of Carleton, the Rev. Allen Macharia Waithaka, Mount and Harold, retired bishops, and 12 I had an in- From the Canon Howard Anningson, the Rev. Kenya South, the Rt. Rev. Timothy their families. spired art teach- Rob Salloum, associate priest. Ranje, Mount Kenya West, the Rt. ¶4: Parish of Gagetown, the Rev. Lisa er at school. One ¶20: PRAY for the Anglican Church Rev. Joseph M. Kagunda. National Pacarynuk. The Rev. Donald Trivett Wday she asked us to brain- Archdeacons in Kenya, Mombasa — the Rt. Rev. Indigenous Bishop and the Angli- (retired). Mr. WIlliam (Bill) Turney, storm and visualize a windy Julius Robert Katio Kalu Mombasa, can Council of Indigenous Peoples chair, Diocesan Communications was a synod with a different the Rt. Rev. Lawrence Dena. Diocese Bishop Mark McDonald. Archbishop Committee. day. What might one see on a of Western Newfoundland Bishop Fred Hiltz, Primate, Anglican Church ¶5: Parish of Gondola Point, the Rev. windy day? We came up with ‘feel’ from those that imme- Percy Coffin. Archbishop Fred Hiltz, of Canada. Diocese of Ho, Cathedral George Eves, priest-in-charge. many ideas – hats blown off diately preceded it. We were Primate Anglican Church of Canada. Deanery, the Very Rev. Simon K ¶6: Parish of Grand Manan, the Rev. in the wind, scarves flap- open to accepting the leading Diocese of Ho, Worawora Deanery, Abler, Dean of Ho, the Rt. Rev. Mat- Dana Dean. ping around, leaves whirling of the Spirit and some major the Rev. Charles A. Tetteh, priest-in- thias Meduadues-Badohu. Diocese of ¶7: Parish of Hammond River, the Rev. about, umbrellas turned and far-reaching decisions charge, the Rt. Rev. Matthias Medua- 9UKON THE 2EV $EACON 3ARAH 5SHER Chris Hayes, interim priest-in-charge. ¶ inside out, washing on the were made. The wind of the dues-Badohu. Diocese of Yukon, the diocesan administrative officer. Mem- 8: Parish of Hampton, the Rev. Leo line trying to dislodge the Spirit led to action. We were 2EV $EACON 3ARAH 5SHER DIOCESAN bers of the Diocesan Executive Com- Martin, the Rev. Rob Marsh, youth led to put certain initiatives administrative officer, members of mittee, the Rt. Rev. Larry Robertson evangelist. Johnathan Springthorpe clothespins, smoke leaving the Diocesan Executive Committee, and family. Claude, our Archbishop, postulant. chimneys sideways, people in place in order to guide our the Rt. Rev. Larry Robertson, & fam- William, George and Harold, retired ¶9: Parish of Hardwicke, the Ven. leaning forward into the diocese into a strong, viable ily. Claude, our Archbishop, William, bishops, and their families. Richard Steeves, priest-in-charge. wind to avoid being blown future. George and Harold, retired bishops, ¶28: Parish of Derby & Blackville, the ¶10: PRAY for the Anglican Church over, whitecaps on waves, I believe that the Spirit and their families. Rev. Douglas Barrett. The Rev. John in North India, Nagpur - The Rt. Rev. sailing boats racing before guides and convicts us and ¶21: Parish of Central Kings, (open Tremblay (retired). Paul Dupare. Archbishop Fred Hiltz ¶ the wind. Then we were then expects us to do his incumbency), the Rev. Rob Marsh, 29: Parish of Dorchester & Sackville, Primate Anglican Church of Canada. work as the body of Christ youth evangelist. Mr Brent D. Theri- the Rev. Canon Kevin Stockall. Diocese of Ho, Agbozune Deanery, asked to draw and paint our ¶ — using our brains, hands ault, Q.C., vice-chancellor, Diocesan 30: Parish of Douglas & Nash- the Rev. Canon George D. Asiamah, best version of a windy day. Synod of Fredericton. waaksis, the Rev. Canon William rural dean, the Rt. Rev. Matthias The point of this is that the and feet — to do the work he ¶22: Parish of Chatham, the Rev. MacMullin. Meduadues-Badohu. Diocese of Yu- passing of the wind caused needs accomplished. Yes, we Gordon Thompson. ¶31: Parish of East Saint John, the kon, PWRDF representative, Diocesan observable things to happen. must pray continually and ¶23: Christ Church Cathedral, the Rev. Canon Edward Coleman, priest- ACW President Evelyn McDonald, and One day a few years ago listen for answers to prayer. Very Rev. Keith Joyce, Isabel Cutler in-charge. all ACW members, the Rt. Rev. Larry I was reading a collection We must keep checking back parish nurse. The Ven. Geoffrey APRIL Robertson, & family. Claude, our Arch- ¶ of short devotional writ- with him to ensure that we Hall, the Rev. Canon Tom Smith, the 1: Parish of Fredericton, the Rev. bishop, William, George and Harold, are still on the right track Rev. Canon Neville Cheeseman, the Anthony Arza-Kwaw, the Rev. Deacon retired bishops, and their families. ings originally published ¶ — on his track — and some- Rev. Dr. Barry Craig, the Rev Canon Joyce Perry. Michael O’Hara postulant. 11: Parish of Kent, (open incum- as columns in a weekly Elaine Lucas, the Rev. Canon David ¶2: Parish of Fredericton Junction, bency) the Ven. Richard McConnell, newspaper and I got one of times we may fine we have Staples, honorary assistants. The (open incumbency), Bishop George priest-in-charge. PWRDF co-ordina- those revelations which is misread him, but I still think Rev. David Titus (on leave). Lemmon, interim priest-in-charge. tor Anne Walling. so obvious you wonder what we must keep on going in the ¶24: Parish of Coldbrook & St. Mary’s, ¶3: PRAY for the Anglican Church ¶12: Parish of Kingston, the Rev. J. is wrong with you that you direction in which we believe the Rev. Gregory McMullin. in Multan - (Pakistan), vacant. Arch- Peter Gillies. never saw it before. The he directed us in 2009. ¶25: Parish of Dalhousie, (open in- bishop Fred Hiltz, Primate, Anglican ¶ -13: Parish of Lakewood, the Rev. author was writing about the In his book, ‘Knowing cumbency). Johnathan Springthorpe Church of Canada. Diocese of Ho, Ellen Curtis. Ana Watts, Editor, New God,’ J. I. Packer tells of a postulant. Kpando Deanery, the Rev. Canon Jo- Brunswick Anglican. wind of the spirit. Now I’ve ¶ ¶ woman who consecrated each 26: Parishes of Denmark and Grand seph K Bentum, Rural Dean, the Rt. 14: Parish of Lancaster, the Rev. often used the wind as an Falls, the Rev. Robert LeBlanc, priest- Rev. Matthias Meduadues-Badohu. Chris McMullen. illustration of the presence day to God when she awoke. of the spirit, especially when She would then ask God for talking to children. You can’t guidance about getting up see the wind, but you know and dressing. He says, “As she A new band with a past — it’s there by its effects, and put on each article she asked so it is with the Holy Spirit the Lord whether she was to – that sort of thing. But I’ve put it on and very often the introducing the City Harmonic never turned it around and Lord would tell her to put that’s what Nancy Kennedy on the right shoe and leave anifesto hits you like did. She wrote, “If nothing’s off the other; sometimes she a sonic brick wall, disturbed, there’s no wind.” was to put on both stockings but not a wall that If nothing’s disturbed in a and no shoes; and sometimes knocks you down; both shoes and no stockings. Mrather, this brick wall grabs Christian, he or she is not feeling the wind of the Spirit; It was the same with all the you, and takes you along for a if nothing’s disturbed in a articles of dress.” Not surpris- big ride. This first single off the congregation, the Holy Spirit ingly it took her a long time new EP by The City Harmonic, has passed it by; if nothing’s to be ready to face the day. called simply, “Introducing the disturbed in a diocese, there God guides, but he expects us City Harmonic” is all energy, of “Amazing Grace” was in is little or no Holy Spirit. to think and to use common proclamation, and certainty. my head. Sure enough, I went Bishop Salmon blew into sense. I believe that those Musically, it is built on a penta- to my shelf and found a disc New Brunswick in 2008 with spearheading the Nicodemus tonic scale — a riff on the piano from 2008, called “Hope Is Born a gale force wind and thor- project are employing prayer, that sticks with you all day Again” by the band, Elias! Yet Elias Dummer explains oughly stirred up the clergy. thought, common sense and long. Lyrically the song is built no reference to this band was this: “Both art and worship We saw and felt the Holy their wide God-given experi- on the Creeds of the Church, to be found in the current press are participatory acts — not Spirit among us and we were ences as they try to guide this and the Lord’s Prayer. Welcome release material or interviews consumptive acts,” says Elias. mightily disturbed in a good diocese and its parishes. to what I think will be a big with various music media. “What is meaningful for people way. He said that in times of In the Archdeaconry of thing in Christian music this None, that is, until this little is the experience, that creative such change as we see today, Fredericton, many of our year — the City Harmonic. clip was found from an inter- moment when art is shared. To innovation and risk-taking parishes have now completed From Hamilton, Ontario, view the band gave with Cross- us, it’s almost as though these are essential at all levels. their assessments and plans this five-piece group, led by lead 2HYTHMS MONTHLY IN THE 5+ songs just don’t sound right If we do not take risks we and over the next few months singer and songwriter Elias “We had been in other bands without everybody involved.” stand to be submerged by the we will prayerfully consider Dummer has been together just and recorded an album called This music is not changes in our culture. Dio- our Archdeaconry plan and a couple of years, yet the sound ‘Hope Is Born Again’ under the always the typical three chords, ceses and congregations that how we might come together is big, mature, and much more name Elias and that six piece verses and chorus music. There are prepared to take risks, in shared ministry to further creative (read not as predict- band fizzled out. Three of us is strong orchestration within however, not only to survive God’s work in this part of his able) than many groups on from that band decided we still the vocals, instruments, and ar- but challenge the prevail- vineyard. Please pray with radio and iTunes right now. wanted to make music so we rangements. There are memo- ing culture and should be us that the wind of the Spirit Strong guitar riffs, excellent took a little bit of a break and rable melodies and sounds. encouraged. The willingness will move us in the direction keyboard playing, string ar- wrote some music…” And so With a full album to be released to be disturbed, to change, is he wants us to go. rangements, and vocal harmon- the City Harmonic was born. later this year, those who like a sign of the working of the ic writing — especially on the Kingsway Music compared what they hear on this EP can Holy Spirit. song, “I Wonder” — will keep this album to Coldplay, Aqua- look forward to more. I believe When we experienced your ear close to this music. lung, Arcade Fire “… [it] is that once you hear this music, Synod 2009 the Holy Spirit The Ven. Patricia Drummond The name Elias Dummer a nostalgic Brit-pop meets it will stick with you. Give this was felt to be amongst us. It is archdeacon of Fredericton. struck a chord with me. I had campfire sing-along mix that a try! heard that name before some- features raucous gang vo- where. Granted, Elias is not cals along with agile, soaring The Rev., Chris Hayes is a musi- a common name; yet it was anthems crafted to include the cian and rector of the Parish of his distinct vocal quality that listener.” Quispamsis. jogged my memory. A strain 12 / THE NEW BRUNSWICK ANGLICAN MARCH 2011
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Possibilities for some “This is not a youth event,” he and one of the founders of St. Benedict’s Table. work with youth, or who were limited funding assistance are stresses. “Judy Steers, head of interested in working with also being considered, but no Ask & Imagine and national them. It was several days of matter what the cost, Com- I’m curious, George …. youth person for the Anglican intensive training by some of mon Ground is well worth the Church of Canada, is team the top youth leaders in North investment. Why bother with youth ministry chair and we are working with America. Among the many PEOPLE FROM THE 5NITED #HURCH legacies of Generation 2008 when they don’t go to church?[Part 3] Presbyterian and Lutheran were the formation of multiple Find up-to-date informa- churches in Canada. 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Saturday Night Life worship was going on. She said that He recently signed copies of the experience. For a while, this the local Seven-Eleven Store new book, Consuming Youth: same group also sponsored a used to be the hang out for lo- Leading Teens through Con- related experience for middle cal kids but now they seemed sumer Culture (Grand Rapids: and junior high students on to be hanging our at the :ONDERVAN9OUTH 3PECIALTIES Friday nights. Anglican church. Academic, 2010: ISBN 9778-0-310- These Friday night events What we were doing was 66935-7) that he co-authored with were usually quite well at- inviting young people that we James Penner and Rick Bartlett, tended, but as time went on encountered in many places at the release party held in late the youth leaders (and the — welcoming, supporting and January at Winnipeg café Prai- congregations for whom they including those who came, rie Ink. worked) began to realise that and reaching out with caring Consuming Youth is an ac- the majority of young people to those who didn’t. Young cessible commentary on the who were coming to them people were reaching out to close identification of people weren’t from their congrega- friends because they’d found — especially youth and young tions. They were from “the a safe and affirming place to adults — with what the authors outside” — outside Frederic- be, along with people willing refer to as “consumer culture.” ton and even outside church. to take them seriously and be Through stories and discus- It wasn’t long before these with them. sions, they convincingly con- evenings ceased to happen. Perhaps it is one of the tend that most young people While I understand the callings and “giftings” of (particularly but not exclusive- desire for people in congrega- younger people to help the ly those in western societies) tions to see ministry happen church see that its existence are increasingly being shaped to their own youth, I fail and ministry is all about as consumers of material, cul- to see why it needs to stop being present because Jesus tural, ideological, ethical and ongoing demands of a dynamic of Jesus, shaped primarily by there. These evenings were said that where we are, he spiritual products of popular formation process. an awareness of God’s call in attracting and reaching many is — and the Spirit is, and post-modern culture. Consuming Youth contains their lives. younger people. Too often the love of God is — present. The authors are not anti- a helpful general overview Since the authors are under the vision we have for church Sometimes the ministry of pop culture. While they are of the history of both adoles- no delusion that the book is stops at our doors, our stained presence requires us not to cautious about some dimen- cent developmental theories a universal prescription for glass, our memberships or our wait, as if the church were a sions of it, they are primarily and youth work among teens. youth ministries, each chapter programs. “field of dreams” where “if concerned with raising aware- Special emphasis is placed on concludes with study questions When I was youth pas- you build it, they will come,” ness of the often uncritical those groups (especially Young that would prove helpful to in- tor for a parish in another but to actually go where acceptance and absorption of Life and Youth for Christ) with dividuals or small groups who diocese, we started with three young people are. Next time identity-shaping influences which they are most familiar. will need to draw out and con- teens and a few younger you wonder about why the — influences that often mesh They sketch out what they textualise the ideas presented people in the congregation. so-called missing generations with the already turbulent believe to be needed changes in in the book. Within a couple of years, aren’t coming to church, ask realities of adolescent life leav- the practices and emphases of Consuming Youth is avail- the youth group alone had when the church last went ing many adrift in confusion, youth ministries if young peo- able through Anglican House grown too big and had to be to a hockey game, concert or sensing little direction toward ple are to be reached positively in Saint John. It is well worth divided into junior and senior drama. When did the church a meaningful life beyond what with life-changing challenges the read. groups. Most of these young last just hang out with young they are able to accumulate. of the Christian good news people were not part of our people in their world? In fact, accumulation isn’t and equipped to live faithful, congregation, and the major- The Rev. Dr. George Porter is the goal so much as is con- meaningful and thoughtful ity were part of no Christian diocesan Canon for Youth and sumption, since mere accumu- lives — lives lived deliberately community. I came into touch director of youth action. lation is too static to meet the and consciously as followers