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Pentecost Summer 2013 ANGLICAN PARISH OF SEAFORTH: FIVE CHURCHES, ONE PARISH St. James’, Seaforth, St. Barnabas, Head Chezzetcook Christ Church, Lower East, St. Mark’s, Porter s Lake, St.Augustine’s, Lake Echo PENTECOST ● SUMMER ● 2013 WWW.PARISHOFSEAFORTH .CA I love to learn. I love to share what I learn. I think many of us enjoy learning whether it is through academic texts, or discovering through experience. "For wisdom is better than rubies, and all the things one may desire cannot be compared with her." - Proverbs Within the church there are many opportunities for 8:11. continued education. For a rural parish I think we are blessed to have unique opportunities to discover God Dear friends in Christ, working in our lives. Most Monday evenings throughout the year we host an Alpha night, where we Summer is here and many of you are likely enjoying the eat together and learn about faith, the bible and weather on your decks, in your gardens, or perhaps you spirituality. Also, every Thursday morning we have are on a motorcycle (or maybe you are just busy Bible Study. Other evenings include Rector’s Readers working away!). (our parish book club), and we also host a movie night from time to time. As many of you are aware, I am currently working on my Doctorate of Ministry (DMin) at the University of During the Lenten season we always have a quiet day Toronto, Trinity College. In conjunction with our parish with guest speakers, notwithstanding this past year I am currently studying how the religious world and where we had someone teach us about meditation. secular society interact today—particularly in the area The one thing that is true at these gatherings is that all of Politics and Religion. Mae deBellefeuille, Dr. Ruth who attend share great fun together. The best part Martin-Misener, and Joanne Conrad are all participants about these moments is that we learn from each other, in this program, serving as my ministry base group and the evenings most often come with food! which meets periodically to discuss my research This summer when we take a bit of a break from our This past June I was in Toronto taking a course. After normal programming, I would invite you to reflect on arriving home from Trinity College I reflected upon what your learning experiences. Perhaps you may not have it means to study and why it is important in developing attended one of our educational programs; come the spirituality. fall please do think about attending, because life in the church is not restricted to Sunday, but it is active through the whole week! Maybe this summer we can all challenge ourselves to make some time to read a good book, to create a disciplined prayer life, so we can bring our relationship with Christ into fuller intention. And, hopefully we can learn something along the way! Blessings for a joyous summer and happy studying! Pentecost, A.D. KW+ News from Around the Parish…1 7 Worship Schedule…..17 Scripture Readings…..18 Book Review…12 Report from Synod 2013…..2 A Deacon we have!...10 Summer Movie: Man of Steel…19 The Hopeful Gardener….11 although the laity passed it by a large margin, the clergy From our Diocesan Church voted it down. Interestingly, though, 31 clergy voted Synod 2013 “for”, while 44 were “against”...not a big margin. There was obvious disappointment, and as Bishop Sue said, “It was the first sour note in the Synod”. However, in looking at the numbers, I see it as progress, so perhaps next Synod will bring about a different result. One special new motion was brought forward—and passed. It means that the position of Youth Coordinator must be funded for two years, starting January 2014. It was recognized that it will be difficult for the budget committee to accommodate this request, but demonstrated how all felt it was important to support our youth. A special visitor who arrived on Saturday was Archbishop Fred Hiltz who led several prayers and By Mary Ann Eastman, Lay Delegate to Synod meditations and was also involved in handing out some (Member of St. James Church) of the special awards to deserving Anglicans in the Diocese. He gave a special talk on Sunday focusing in on the 20th anniversary of the apology of the Church to The theme for Synod this year was “Come to the First Nations regarding the residential school abuses. He Waters”. All three days were filled with reference to said that the effects will be around for a long, long time, the Living Waters, found in the hymns, the meditations, but that there are definite signs of progress, as the the prayers, and the water we were all asked to bring Anglican Church has been diligent in carrying out her with us from our respective areas. Some of that promises. communal water will go on to General Synod representing all of you. The first morning, Thursday, was Throughout the entire Synod, in addition to the ongoing spent in getting registered and sitting in on an theme of the water, there seemed to be an underlying orientation session, taught by Rev. Debbie. The days theme of the desire for church renewal, church growth. were long but were filled with song, prayer, voting, An excellent presentation from “Leap For Faith” was presentations, and we even managed to squeeze a given by members of a Cole Harbour church and they couple of meals in. The presentations were varied and are anxious to share their programme with the rest of interesting, most done by groups associated with the the diocese. Another very enjoyable speaker was the diocese, such as the Anglican Church Women, Mother’s Rev. Ryan Sim, a young Anglican priest who is called a Union, PWRDF, etc. We got to see “our Tyler” (Nieforth) “church planter”. His novel approach to spreading the in action as he was part of the youth group’s skit for the Gospel, especially to the people who have never set Diocesan Youth Conference and he and his friends also foot in a church, involves market research, technology, led an animated “Grace” before dinner. In addition, we and serving people before preaching to them. His were very proud to see that he was chosen as one of bishop asked him to establish a new church in Ajax, ON the two youths who will be representing the youth at and he is currently reaching out to young business Diocesan Council. people as they commute to and from work. He was an engaging and charismatic speaker and not afraid to Voting on motions to change the Canons took up a lot frequently mention Jesus’ name, just as if He were his of the time, although most were passed as expected. best friend. You can see the results on the Diocesan website if you are interested. The motion which caused the most Every day there was a special worship time and the activity was the one asking to allow raffles. Thursday evening Eucharist at the Cathedral was a Interestingly, after much lively debate, the motion moving and holy time. It is something special to see a passed-- 180 “for” to 112 “against”. The elation was large church like that with standing-room-only, and the short-lived as a vote by Houses was called, and, singing of praises swelling to fill the entire building. 2 Following the service, there was a reception in the newly blessed hall adjoining the cathedral, hosted by Tyler Nieforth smiling the Atlantic School of Theology. Friday ended with away at Synod! Compline, and Saturday “wrap-up” saw another more casual Eucharist held in our meeting room at Dalhousie Tyler is now a youth University. During that service we were all blessed with representative for the the aforementioned water by some very enthusiastic diocese on Diocesan branch-wavers! I was lucky enough to be sprinkled Council. three times...I must really have needed it. It was just prior to the closing service that we received the news that Bishop Sue is retiring in March 2014 after 10 years Look for Paul Tulk’s experience of Synod in our next in office. There was noticeable shock and dismay in the newsletter! room, and Bishop Sue wasn’t the only one wiping tears from her eyes. More updates on that situation as the clergy will prepare to vote in a new bishop. Bishop Moxley to Retire It was, indeed, a busy three days, with us leaving around 7 a.m. and returning as late as 11 p.m., but I think much was accomplished. There was the opportunity to meet people from around PEI and NS and to make new friends. The problems we have in Seaforth due to distance and declining attendance are repeated in many other parishes and so it was interesting to see how it impacted them and how they were attempting to deal with those problems. It was definitely a growth experience for me to see how our church manages its business, and although it is not exactly a democracy, it does allow the people of the BY MARITES N. SISON ON JUNE, 07 2013 (Anglican church--us—to be involved and have a say in how she Journal) operates. It differs from politics in that you are not there just to represent your parish, you are there to Bishop Susan “Sue” Moxley, known to many Anglicans discern what the Spirit is saying to you and to vote in Canada and overseas for her passion for social justice accordingly. (See, I was listening to Rev.
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