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A SECTION OF THE ANGLICAN JOURNAL october 2017 SERVING THE DIOCESE OF FREDERICTON Archbishop Nutter remembered for his kindness, pastoral nature

By Gisele McKnight At first he did not support the ordination of women, but he Great sadness surrounded the softened that position over the news of the passing of Arch- years. While he did not ordain bishop Harold Lee Nutter, 93, in any women candidates, he did Perth, Ontario, Sept. 9. “clear the way for such ordina- Bishop Nutter was the sixth tions by his successor in accept- bishop of the diocese from 1971- ing Patricia Brittain and Eliza- 1989 and the first to be born in beth Northcott as candidates New Brunswick. He served as for Holy Orders, and licensing a archbishop of the Province of woman priest, the Rev. Brenda Canada from 1980-89. McKnight,” says a Synod docu- His death was met with much ment. reminiscing of the man whose “I think Harold himself kindness, graciousness and was very cautious. Not that he pastoral nature have become his himself disapproved, but many legacy. parishes were not ready for it,” “Bishop Harold Nutter was said his wife, Edith in a previous much beloved in the Diocese of interview. Because of the strong Fredericton and beyond,” said opinions, the process had to be Bishop David Edwards. “There gradual, she said. are many stories of his kindness Bishop Nutter also presided and down-to-earth manner from over the addition of the Book people across the Province. of Alternative Services, another

“I received a message from mcknight photo divisive issue that took time to one of his successors as Metro- settle. politan of Canada who told of a He was a very busy bishop, visit for dinner by Bishop Nutter. Grandson Christopher Hunsley, front left, shares warm memories of his grandfather, Archbishop Harold particularly on the regional, There was concern in the house, Nutter, during the funeral Sept. 14 at Christ Church Cathedral. national and even international because such an important man levels. He visited South Africa was visiting. After supper Harold twice during the height of apart- took off his jacket and helped Bishop Lemmon said at the in 1958 at Stone Church (St. reunited with his birth mother, heid. He hosted meetings of the with the washing up. From that time, the diocese was trying to Marks) in Saint John, and in he discovered that she had stood General Synod in 1983 at the time forward he was the “favou- find its place, and Bishop Nutter 1985, chose the archdeacon to up with Edith Nutter at Edith’s University of New Brunswick. rite bishop” in that home. gave it direction, including the be his executive assistant. wedding to Harold. He also established the dioc- “Such an action was typical need to return to the real foun- “We got along well,” said the Above all, said Siobhan, esan archives, which is housed of Harold. He will be greatly dational issues. archdeacon. “It worked out very Bishop Nutter had an intimate at the Public Archives of New missed by many people. Please “He got the diocese on a more well. He was the best boss you understanding of his role, his Brunswick. He served as vice- pray for Edith and the family at spiritual level, to submit to the could find. duties and his people. president of the Canadian Bible this time.” Lord, a lot of praying and sur- “He left a lot of stuff up to “He knew his people,” she Society. He was the Legislative Bishop George Lemmon, rendering,” said Bishop Lem- me. If I couldn’t handle it, he got said. “One of the great strengths Assembly’s chaplain for four whose episcopacy followed mon. “He was patient enough, involved. We used to meet for 15 of any bishop is to know your years. He served briefly as acting Bishop Nutter’s, remembers an t o o.” minutes every morning.” people, your clergy and your primate after Archbishop Ted intelligent, humble man who His advice to Bishop Lem- Archdeacon Hazen uses one parishes, and be their chief pas- Scott’s resignation in 1986. always listened. mon as he succeeded him was to word to describe Bishop Nutter: tor. He had that.” He is survived by his wife, “His genius was that he not the point: “You’ll fly by the seat kind. Fr. Laskey fondly remembers Edith, a son, the Rev. Bruce; only listened, but he knew what of your pants!” Father Gerry Laskey and his feeling at home whenever he was a daughter, Patricia and two to do,” said Bishop Lemmon. “He would call it as it is,” said wife, Siobhan, have a special in the bishop’s office, even as a grandsons. “He had a tremendous gift of Bishop Lemmon. “He was the connection to the bishop. He divinity student. Visitation took place at Christ discernment. He heard it all, model for what a good bishop baptized their son, Sean, and 11 “He always made time for Church Cathedral Sept.13, analysed it and threw out a i s .” years later, he buried Sean, while you,” he said. “You never got the with the funeral service at the couple of statements that were Archdeacon Harold Hazen the Laskeys served in the Parish sense that he was rushing you. cathedral Sept. 14. A reception right on the button.” has fond memories of Bishop of Gagetown. But the connection There was never anything more followed at Cathedral Memorial Sometimes, one of the state- Nutter, from the time Hazen was goes even further. important to him than you being Hall. The committal took place ments was, ‘what do you think?’ a divinity student, to their retire- “He confirmed me, ordained in front of him.” at Christ Church, Woodstock, giving the visitor the opportu- ments many years later. me and placed me in my first His episcopacy saw a great the next day. nity to work out the right course Bishop Nutter married two parishes,” said Fr. Laskey. deal of change and turmoil, both of action. Archdeacon Hazen and his wife As well, when Fr. Laskey was in the church and in the world. See more on page 4 2 / The New Brunswick Anglican october 2017

d i o c e s a n s y n o d n e w s Out of the building, into the community

Parish of Millidgeville it was unanimous. I felt that will be reduced by about 35 per underlying the consensus of cent, with no maintenance and takes a bold step the vote there existed, for many no building to heat. The parish of faith with a new parishioners, a seed germinating will have an office and space address in uptown that God was active in the midst for church meetings. These cost of this pain, and going forward savings can then be directed Saint John was the faithful response.” to fulfilling the mission of the By late spring, six options Church: to witness and to serve, By Gisele McKnight were on the table, including one said Stuart, much the same as to close and walk away. Outflow is doing. They say necessity is the mother The congregation heard all “This is not a formal partner- of invention, and this fall, the the proposals, and at another ship with Outflow, whose work Parish of Millidgeville is re- meeting, 36 people voted to among the vulnerable is out- inventing itself — out of neces- move to Outflow Ministry’s standing,” said Stuart. “We were sity, eyes fixed on God in a most shelter. One abstained, and one looking for the best possible new dramatic fashion. voted against. location. In dating worlds, this is On Oct. 15, the people will no “Ever since then, we’ve been called E-Harmony.com. In God’s mcknight photos longer meet in their large build- working toward Oct. 1 as our wisdom, it is called providential. ing in the north end of Saint first Sunday there,” said Stuart. He put us together.” Archdeacon Stuart Allan stands inside the ornate Church of St. John. Instead, they will gather Looking around the vast The parish’s hope is that John Baptist (Mission Church) and St. Clement (The Parish of for worship in created sacred facility which takes up almost Outflow clients will join them in Millidgeville). Below is the artist’s rendering of the new sacred space space as a parish and a congre- an acre of land, it’s filled with worship. where parishioners will meet at Outflow Ministry in Saint John. gation at Outflow Ministry, a ecclesiastical furniture, stained Warden Ada McNamara is street mission and men’s shelter glass windows, vessels and optimistic about the move. on Waterloo Street in uptown candle sticks gathered from both “It’s a learning curve, it’s dif- Saint John. congregations over the past 135 ferent, but it’s a chance for us to “This is not ‘outside the box’ years. But there isn’t much that maybe make a statement,” she for me,” said Archdeacon Stuart will be making the trip to the said. “The building is not the Allan, the interim priest in the Outflow building. church. If we can stay together, parish. “It’s a whole different “We are prayerfully consider- that’s the thing. I want to see it world. We go as Abraham did, ing where these dedicated ap- through.” responding in faith.” pointments can best continue to Long-time Mission Church It will be a big move —emo- reflect God’s glory and presence. member Helen Paris sees the tionally, spiritually — with diffi- In terms of practical equipment, move as positive and fitting. cult feelings leaving the physical we are probably taking less than “I think we’re going back to building. There will no doubt be one per cent,” said Stuart. our roots,” she said. “I’m the a process of loss and mourning, Some things will be put in oldest of 10 and a lot of times we said Stuart. storage for now. The buildings wouldn’t have eaten without the Nevertheless, the writing will probably be put up for sale, Mission Church.” was on the wall and the parish and since the organ was con- She’s hoping the original responded with a bold decision structed for that specific build- mandate of the Mission Church to leave a building they could no ing, it will remain. will be re-ignited with the move. longer afford. What will be going are the “Hopefully we’ll be able to The Church of St. John baptismal font and the altar reach out more to the com- Deadline for news and photos Baptist (Mission Church) and from the chapel, both on wheels munity,” she said. “Maybe we for the November edition of the St. Clement (The Parish of Mil- for mobility. Also going will be can rejuvienate the seniors who New Brunswick Anglican is Oct. 1. lidgeville), at its annual general the reredos, which is the ornate didn’t have that background.” Send submissions to gmcknight@ meeting in February, heard a upper wooden screen behind the Stuart appreciates that a diofton.ca frank and dire financial report. altar. In addition, they will take move of this magnitude is not “We were given the figure, the sanctus bells and gong for for everyone. Despite the near based on the year-end 2016 use during the Liturgy plus the unanimous vote, “there will be financial report, and the min- three thuribles for incense burn- some who will find all of this too istry of part-time clergy, of the ing. And of course, the shrines radical and difficult to handle estimated cost of $200 an hour to honour The Blessed Virgin and will doubtless be welcomed every time the facilities were Mary and St. John the Baptist in other churches in the area.” used,” said Stuart. will make the trip. Still, he’s amazed at the cour- Not only could they not Two original windows from age and strength of the parish. www.anglican.nb.ca afford to keep going as is, the the old Mission Church will be “It’s not something I would Official Publication of the Diocese of Fredericton parish couldn’t keep up with the installed on the east wall, which normally be so progressive A SECTION OF THE ANGLICAN JOURNAL about! However, I find I’m required maintenance either. will allow the morning sun to The Rt. Rev. David Edwards bishop and Publisher “It would take well over a shine through. agreeing to all kinds of things,” half-million dollars to fix this “I deeply desire two things he said. “The encouraging signs Gisele McKnight editor place up,” said Stuart. — simplicity and clarity of the I’ve had have astounded me. They needed to make some scared space,” said Stuart. “We now see this as an invita- Published 10 times per year. Price of subscription $10.00 decisions, and quickly. Thirty- The church will still use the tion from God to worship physi- Please send news and photo submissions to four people unanimously ritual of the Anglo-Catholic cally in the heart of vulnerability. 115 Church St., Fredericton, NB E3B 4C8 directed the rector and wardens tradition — incense, bells, the There is a desire on the part of Phone: 506-459-1801; E-mail: [email protected] to develop options for a new BCP, but “it will be much more the parish to return to the im- location. simplified. It’s not going to be as portance of the Gospel outside Please send subscription renewals and changes of address to: “It was something of a ornate, but it will still be liturgi- our doors. We regard this whole The New Brunswick Anglican shocker,” said Stuart. “What I cally recognizable and beautiful,” journey as God’s way of leading c/o Anglican Journal Circulation Dept., 80 Hayden St, Toronto, Ont. was particularly taken by was said Stuart. this congregation forward to M4Y 3G2 that [the vote] wasn’t just close, He expects parish expenses where we need to be.” Printed & mailed in North York, Ontario By Webnews Printing Inc. october 2017 The New Brunswick Anglican / 3

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Certainty amid change October 1 Parish of f you go into many com- I am teaching and with whom I able to fall in love with Jesus as I St. Andrews - munities across our country am interacting? did when I was 15 years old. Indigenous you will find malls where I have concluded that my in- The changes and chances of Weekend Itheir “anchor” store, Sears, has a tention is to provide a mooring the life I have lived have been huge banner on the outside wall for them in a changing world. great, yet I have discovered a October 5 I have chosen the word moor- centre of trust and peace in him. which reads “Store Closing.” Bishop’s Counsel It’s been more than 10 years ing carefully, it applies to boats As our youth begin to push since that great Canadian insti- and balloons. If we look at either out into lives which I cannot October 8 tution, Eatons went through the of these craft, as they are teth- even imagine, it is my prayer same experience. ered they move with the water or that they will remain tethered to Parish of The experts tell us that the the air that is around them, but Jesus. New Bandon retail landscape is in a state of they remain attached to a point. All of us who know and love flux. Stand-alone box stores are Throughout my life I have Jesus in our lives have a re- October 15 overtaking the mall and city cen- been moved and shaped by the sponsibility to play our part in * Parish of tres are hollowed out, featuring elements in which I have been enabling this to happen. Pennfield niche retailers and coffee shops. placed. At 57 I am a very differ- Not by demanding that they The dying of Sears, and the ent person than I was when I remain tethered, but by dem- October 14 like, is another example of the a Friday morning in late August was 27. onstrating what it means to be Divine Drama profound cultural shift we are and I have spent the week at St. Throughout these 30 years attached to Jesus as we live day Course experiencing. There was certain- Michael’s Youth Conference. there has been a tether hold- to day, year to year. (Fredericton) ty and comfort with the annual As with all of our summer ing me to a mooring. That fixed arrival of the Sears Wish Book. activities, I am surrounded by a point is Jesus. As I float and October 22 Will we even see that this move, it may be that my view of group of adults who are dedicat- * Parish of year? The change in retail is just ed to helping our young people him changes as I see him from a symbol for the floes and eddies discover a deeper faith in Jesus. different angles. Fredericton in wider society. As I have been here over He, however, remains con- Junction As I write this I am sitting the past few days, I have asked stant. in the dining room of Camp myself, what am I hoping to ac- For all our young people, I David Edwards is October 23-27 Wildwood near Bouctouche. It is complish with the young people would be delighted if they were Diocesan Bishop of Fredericton. House of Bishops (ACC)

October 29 Parish of Ludlow Now that September is over.... and Blissfield November 1 2 Corinthians 9: 6 – 8 - The point is this: the one have spoken to my parish in the past. I know the Consecration of who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and the message they deliver will be impactful. Bishop John Meade, one who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. The bible passage I started with shows us Western Each of you must give as you have made up your Paul’s thoughts on Stewardship. God provides us Newfoundland mind, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God with talent, time and treasures and it is up to us loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to provide to use those as best we can in the spreading of November 4 you with every blessing in abundance, so that by the gospel message. 136th Diocesan always having enough of everything, you may share Some do this by volunteering at food banks, abundantly in every good work. breakfast programs, literacy learning for adults Synod and children, meal programs for the less fortu- t is now a year since I wrote my first column nate and so many other examples. November 5 for the NB Anglican. September had a focus Others leave money to the diocese, their par- Parish of Michael Briggs on stewardship with our Stewardship Day ish or specific outreach programs so these can St. Andrews, I Sept. 9 and Stewardship Sunday continue into the future. 150th Anniversary Sept. 24. I hope that some of you who attended the All Saints “God provides us I decided to focus my column Stewardship Day presentations took home a with talent, time and this month on the passage above desire to be more meaningful in your giving and November 19 treasures and it is from Paul’s Second Epistle to the will give more thought to how best to utilize the * Parish of St. Peter Corinthians. gifts that God has given you. up to us to use those Paul had so much to say to I am now planning my stewardship work for * Confirmation as best we can in the Corinthians in both his the fall and winter and am hoping to speak to a the spreading of the Epistles that the message should number of parishes over the next months. resonate with all of us. I encourage you to speak to your incumbent gospel message.” While I write this before to request a visit. Stewardship Day has taken place, I know the agenda has Michael Briggs is the diocesan stewardship officer. some really interesting speakers, some of whom He lives in Moncton.

WHEN YOU ... listen with all your heart • honour your elders • encourage young people to take over the church often and choose good over evil loudly • • welcome the stranger • write the government about the issues that matter • invite a Canadian Youth co-worker to church • help your dad do housework • get messy with your Sunday school kids • say “Thank you Lord” Worker Conference and mean it • Tweet your blessings one by one • introduce your grandchildren to nature • read and share God’s Moncton, Nov. 24-25 word • ...THEN YOU ARE LIVING THE MARKS OF MISSION www.anglican.ca/marks cywc.ca/moncton 4 / The New Brunswick Anglican october 2017

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A life well-lived Archbishop Harold Nutter

Harold Lee Nutter, newed interest in Camp Medley, Sixth Bishop of Fredericton, youth synods and annual The 1971-1989; Metropolitan of Great Regathering at the Parish Canada 1980-1989 Church. • Born Welsford, NB Dec 29, * a full-time treasurer/office 1923, son of William L. Nutter manager, and Lillian A. Joyce. • an executive assistant to the • BA (Classics) Mt. Allison Uni- bishop. versity, Sackville • In 1985 he moved the Synod • Bachelor of Sacred Letters Office from Saint John to 115 (BSLitt) (divinity) University of Church St., Fredericton. King’s College, Halifax • Involved in most formal pro- • MA (Classics) Dalhousie Uni- vincial events. versity, Halifax • Served briefly as acting Pri- • Married Edith Maud Carew mate when Archbishop Edward

Sept. 21, 1946 (Ted) Scott resigned in 1986. Diocesan archives/PANB P349-440 • Children: Patricia and Bruce • Served a term on the Advisory • Ordained a deacon Dec. 8, Council to the Canadian Minis- Ordination of deacons and priests, June 29, 1986 at Trinity Church, Saint John. L-R Back row: Alfred Morris, 1946 by the Bishop of Nova ter of Multiculturalism. Christopher Pratt, David Barrett, Wally Collett, Archdeacon Harry Quinn, J. Peter Burchill. L-R Front row: Joe Scotia in Halifax. • Vice-president, Canadian Bible Atkinson, Neville Cheeseman, Archbishop Harold Nutter, Archdeacon John Jones. • Ordained a priest Dec. 14, Society. 1947, at Christ Church Cathe- • Served as head of the Atlantic dral in Fredericton, by Bishop Ecumenical Council for four years W. H. Moorhead • Co-chair of Dialogue New • Honorary DD (doctor of divin- Brunswick in 1989. It estab- ity) degrees from King’s College, lished a continuing program of Halifax; Montreal Diocesan dialogue between the provincial College, PQ; Wycliffe and Trin- linguistic communities. ity colleges of the University of • Vice-chair of the Provincial Toronto. Police Commission. • Honorary LL.D (Doctor of Chaplain to the Legislative As- Laws in English), Mt. Allison sembly (four years). University, Sackville, NB • Throughout his episcopacy • Co-chair of the New Bruns- he insisted the Book of Com- wick Task Force on Social De- mon Prayer remain standard velopment 1970-71, co-author of throughout the diocese and used the subsequent published report. at least 50 per cent of the time, • Appointments: the Book of Alternative Service * Parish of Simonds & Upham (introduced in 1985) could be mcknight photos May 1, 1947- July 31, 1951 used the other half of the time. * Parish of Woodstock Aug. 1, • His 1975 charge to synod 1951 - Aug. 31, 1957 reflected his interest in the * Parish of St. Mark in Saint Church’s relationship to the John (Stone Church) Sept. 1, world and its problems. He set 1957 – August 31, 1960 diocesan initiatives in areas of * Dean of Fredericton Sept. 1, 1960 family life, chaplaincy to hospi- * Diocesan Registration Sept. 1, tals and senior citizens’ homes. 1960 • As Metropolitan of Canada he * Elected Coadjutor Bishop of traveled to South Africa twice Fredericton June 2, 1971, term (during apartheid), once as a to begin Nov. 1, 1971 following representative of the National O’Neil’s official registration. Church and once to conduct a * Elected Metropolitain of the parish mission. Ecclesiastical Province of Cana- • He hosted General Synod at da. Oct. 22, 1980 (Archbishop) the University of New Bruns- * Installed June 4. 1981 wick in 1983. At that synod the * Retired Jan. 31, 1989 National Church celebrated From Citizens With the Saints, the success of the Anglicans in by Lyman Harding Mission appeal, the Diocese of • Consecrated in St. Dunstan’s Fredericton raised about $2.2 TOP: Guest book; procession of Roman Catholic Church in million, well over its quota. clergy into the funeral. Fredericton; the seating capacity • Archbishop Nutter’s interven- was greater than that of Christ tion in a 1986 General Synod MIDDLE: The Nutter family of Church Cathedral. debate “that retained the protec- Patricia, Edith and Bruce, with • Changed diocesan structure to tion of the conscience clause grandson Christopher in back; enable the executive to become concerning the ordination of Bishop George Lemmon; Bishop a more effective planning body. women for all who had been Robert Harris, Roman Catholic He appointed: ordained previous to that time.” Diocese of Saint John; Bishop * an assistant to the bishop in In other words, they didn’t have Claude Miller. administration and finance, to ordain women if they did not * a half-time assistant for plan- chose to do so. BOTTOM: Pallbearers, from ning and program coordination, • Throughout his episcopacy he left: Ranall Ingalls and James * a diocesan youth coordina- retained a keen interest in evan- Irvine (hidden); Art Gregg and tor to support youth ministry gelism, mission and stewardship. Brent Ham; Tom Smith and at the parish level, for diocesan • 2014 - He and Edith moved to David Mercer. Hidden: Rob programming and to foster re- Ontario to be closer to Patricia. Marsh and Richard McConnell. october 2017 The New Brunswick Anglican / 5

C o l i n R a n s o n NB Anglican earns 4 awards

In June during the Canadian McKnight anglican.nb.ca/nb_ang.html or Church Press annual gala in The successful fundraising see the judges’ group of finalists Quebec City, awards were campaign for Colin Ranson’s in each category here: canadian- announced for excellence in laser brain surgery was the topic churchpress.com/2016-awards/ . journalism based on entries of the winning news story. It was from 2016. a page one story in the January The New Brunswick Anglican 2016 paper. Judge’s comments on garnered four awards in various The winning feature layout first place news story categories, up against church pa- was a centre spread, using post- pers from all across the country, cards to convey information on “The writer has deftly including the Anglican Journal. the upcoming camping season. conveyed all the facts and First Place - News Story - It was in the June 2016 paper. woven a story about hope Newspaper: “I Feel Like I Need Pippa Painter was the subject and “our better angels” a New Word for Thank You;” of the second place feature without descending into sub- Author: Gisele McKnight photo. She was one of several jective emotionalism. That First Place - Feature Layout students in a learning to cook is the mark of a professional. and Design - Newspaper: “It’s program at St. Philip’s church in The writing anticipates Camping Season! Don’t Miss the Moncton. Pippa’s photo was on every question the reader Fun at Brookwood and Medley;” page one of the December paper has about the complicated Designer: Gisele McKnight and is seen here at right. medical condition and the Second Place - Feature Finally, the monthly two- actions undertaken to raise Photo - Newspaper: “Learning minute interview, with Colin funds. It is a pleasure to to Cook;” Photographer: Gisele Ranson as the subject, earned read a story where the writ- McKnight an honourable mention in the ing and the sources quoted Honourable Mention - In- March 2016 edition of the paper. leave the reader with the terview: Two-minute interview, You can review the award- sense that the complete story Colin Ranson; Editor: Gisele winning entries at this address: has been told.”

Update on Colin: ‘It’s better than I ever dreamed’

By Gisele McKnight Therefore, they’re in wait- reminder of his illness that chil- ing mode to see what treatment dren at his daycare are starting For his fourth birthday party in might be next. But the seizures to notice. September, Colin Ranson chose are vastly less frequent. “One thing Kimberly and I try to dress up as a knight. Sounds “The worst day was 150 sei- to get across is tolerance — that pretty normal, but it was music zures,” said Paul. “With medication some people look different,” he to his parents’ ears because Co- it was 20-30 a day before the first said, adding he cannot bring lin has had a very abnormal first surgery. Now he still has a seizure himself to think about a fourth few years of life. or two a day, sometimes none. It’s surgery to remove the extra finger. Two years ago, Colin was in better than I ever dreamed.” “Because it’s cosmetic, it’s dire need of laser brain surgery Colin is on a waiting list his call,” said Paul. “But he says, that was only available at Texas for another procedure called ‘God made me special. It’s my Children’s Hospital in Houston. gamma knife treatment, this special finger. I like it and I’m He had a tumour-like growth time in Canada. That’s two or keeping it.’” on his hypothalamus (HH- three years away, giving plenty of Colin still has the odd rage hypothalamic hamartoma) that time to decide if he needs it. attack, another remnant of the caused gelastic seizures — any- They’re also investigating a illness, which occurs sometimes where from a dozen to a hun- submitted photo ketogenic diet — high fat, no with a gelastic seizure. dred giggling seizures every day carbs or sugar — which has had “He now tries to repress plus behavioural outbursts he some success. But Colin is well- them,” said Paul. “He tries not to It was a happy 4th birthday for Colin in his knight costume in early could not control. His long-term fed at St. John the Evangelist giggle. It’s sad, really.” September. Colin’s condition, after two laser brain surgeries in 2016, is development was at risk. Church on Fredericton’s north Otherwise, Colin is a wonder- much improved, something his family is thankful to God for. He, along with only 469 oth- side, where Paul is rector, and ful big brother who loves to sing ers in the world, suffers from such a diet would take as much to Rachel, 1. He is a smart, polite Pallister-Hall Syndrome, a rare education of parishioners as it little boy with a creative imagi- genetic disorder. He also has an Medicare coverage came treatments. would at home. nation, and he’s best friends with extra pinky finger and until last through, and the first surgery It’s impossible to pronounce “It would be hard for us and his big brother, Isaac, who began spring, two enlarged toes. went ahead in March 2016, the surgeries a total success or hard for our church family,” said kindergarten in September. Because of the cost of the followed by a second one a year failure at this point, said Paul. Paul. “They’d have to learn to say Colin’s progress, the thou- surgery, travel and accommoda- ago. Then this spring surgeons “We discovered the brain no to Colin, and it’s hard to say sands of prayers, and the tions and the fact that medicare at the IWK Children’s Hospital doesn’t return to normal — be- no to Colin!” financial support that made coverage was not assured, his in Halifax removed his enlarged cause of swelling and heat — for What Kimberly and Paul treatments possible, are over- parents, Kimberly and the Rev. toes. Intense, widespread prayer up to 18 months,” he said. “You worry about now is his extra whelming for the Ranson family. Paul Ranson, launched a fun- covered Colin through all his don’t really know until then.” pinky finger — a vivid, public “We’re so thankful,” he said. draising campaign which they “All things considered, we’re eventually described as trying very happy.” to stop a train. In the end, about “We discovered the brain doesn’t return to normal — because of swelling and The Ranson family asks for $170,000 was raised, much of it heat — for up to 18 months. You don’t really know until then.” continued prayer for Colin’s at the parish level in the diocese. healing. 6 / The New Brunswick Anglican october 2017

B i s h o p’ s R e v i e w Bishop’s annual performance review The following represents Continued involvement in 12- and things are allowed to run. excerpts from Bishop David 12-12 (1) and (2); Tea for retired * He has been very willing to Edwards’ annual performance clergy; Clergy Spouses Retreat do whatever he can to support review, undertaken in June by participation; Clergy Confer- a parish community facing the one lay person, one priest, one ence and Championed Horizon emotions and eventual journey of archdeacon, two synod staff (one Health clergy visiting issue. the parish requesting dissolution. onsite and one offsite) as well * Teaching: St. Michael’s He promptly replied to phone as the bishop. In keeping with Youth Conference; two more and email messages and made Diocesan policies, the intent of See Through the Scriptures himself available to meet with the review is to assess the bishop’s workshops; four Stepping into congregation and Vestry/Advi- performance, recognize achieve- Evangelism: Together work- sory group to offer alternatives. ments and identify areas in which shops; Layreaders’ Day; Dea- Further Comments: further work is recommended. cons’ Retreat; Miramichi Men’s * His articulation of a clear Bishop Edwards’ response is first Conference; Pennfield Mission action path for the people of the followed by summary responses and Bishop Hockin series talk. diocese to follow in fulfilling the by those who contributed this * Encouragement / Support mission of God, and the encour- year noted with “*”. submitted photo of other ministries: Diocesan agement of his staff, ordained Is the bishop actually doing ACW AGM; Diocesan MU rally; and lay leaders, to see that hap- what the job description or ex- Bishop David, second from left, leads a group during the 2017 Teens Encounter Christ weekend; pen will be the next segment of pectations indicates (ref: BCP/ pilgrimage in the Archdeaconry of Moncton. Clergy College attendance and his work. BAS Ordinal)? Encouraged parishes to continue * He is very outgoing and David feels that he has to study how to notice God. comfortable in being with provided leadership within the * Church National/Provin- people at a local level. Diocese on matters of policy. can always have knowledge of that comes his way means that cial: General Synod attendance; Showed pastoral care to clergy and input into these, but the su- he has difficulty in sitting down two House of Bishops sessions; Summary comments follow- and their families. Provided a pervision of this position should to do this. Member of HoB Agenda Com- ing review interview: lead in teaching and preaching in be on another person. * He has become more mittee and Consecrations of Bishop: We discussed that the the Diocese. Played a leadership * The ordinal is not a job de- declarative on what he would bishop. defacto CEO role needs ame- role in the administration of the scription; thus one is needed for like to see accomplished in the * A major accomplishment lioration. I commit myself to Diocese. Provided final oversight the role of diocesan bishop. Diocese under his watch and all was how he dealt with the par- focusing on the Big 3 (Wildly of the diocesan staff team. need to rally around this. ishes in one area as well as the Important Goals) of 1) Bishop’s * Both synod charges provid- Are his gifts, talents, and * He has to do all of these creation of the position of mis- Ministry, 2) Camp community/ ed a broad overall direction for training what the Bishop and things in his dealings with sioner deacon and his finding experience and 3) Missional the work of the Diocese through Synod need? How is this people, recognizing that these the right person for that posi- incubation are to be the focus. his very powerful messages that demonstrated? (If not, what are very difficult times in which tion. In less than a year, major This has already been a help in Jesus must be at the center of all encouragement is needed?) to plan as a church leader. An benefits in the parishes in the guiding my work as bishop. we do and prayer in our daily In general David thought they example was the creating of the area have been realized. I also recognize the need to slow lives is a priority. He preaches do if he can work at the strate- position of ‘missioner deacon’ * Continuing to care and down as I continue to put a lot and lives his belief that we must gic level. He is aware that his where he was able to marshal re- guide each person that ap- of time into driving throughout be together or we will surely approachable style means that sources and get people together proaches him. He has repaired, the diocese. miss the mark. often minutiae comes to him around a plan and vision that, valued, taught, cared for many Reviewer: David has indeed * He is relating to those in or- and he responds to it. realistically, could only take the and it is evident that he wishes been intentional in creating dained ministry extremely well – * David has proven especially community so far into anything to move the mission of God into, more opportunities for teach- being pastoral and personable. gifted for this role, particularly that was in the least bit predict- and then out of each parish into ing and has been thinking * He excels in the ordinal in the area of proclaiming, able. The position is a pioneer- mission. strategically. It has proven categories of being a messenger, teaching and counseling. His ing position, one which has not * The ‘rescuing’ of Safe Harbour. difficult to find an appropriate watchman, and steward of the nature is to always be compas- existed in our diocese before, entrepreneurial-strategic mentor Lord, conscious of the responsi- sionate to the poor and defense- and part of the purpose of which Areas that need to be improved to support him as bishop which bilities related to such. less. He has helped to bring a is to lead people into uncharted next year. came up again in this review. A certain care and affirmation to territory. He has been able to David feels he needs to deal with person has been identified by What changes are needed the ordained and lay leadership. lead the community out into the big three (Wildly Impor- David and he may approach in the job description in order He is a natural leader, though that uncharted territory. tant Goals) more effectively. them. He did complete on-line to provide a more accurate training for managing multiple 1) Bishop’s Ministry, 2) Camp courses in particular areas of description of the bishop’s people, activities and issues may The bishop’s major accomplish- community/experience and 3) follow-up from last year. responsibilities? help with a work balance. ments this past year: Missional incubation As the evaluation illustrates, David identified that the * He chairs meetings quite The pilgrimage; Safe Harbour * He articulates a clear vi- David has been faithful to his biggest change we need is to or- well but sometimes exhibits House agreement; seeing new sion for the mission of God in calling as bishop and attend- ganize around his role as defacto impatience in moving through people come into the Diocese; the parish and this ought to be ing sincerely to the work of this CEO. There needs to be a layer of the agenda quickly. This was true continued development of theo- continued. ministry. administration between the role for an annual general meeting logical education and floating a * A greater insistence that We discussed the reality of of the Bishop and the day-to-day in a parish where there was little new structure. the parishes work more closely the bishop being a CEO and the matters in administration. opportunity for people to speak. * Episcopal: Services in 44 together. time demands and duties this * The internal structures More of his congenial self might different parishes/missions/ * The number of vacancies in places upon him. There is a need of the job (i.e. who reports to be helpful rather than moving camps; 21 Confirmation servic- the diocese should be addressed to be able to shift some of those the Bishop directly – i.e. Line through the agenda quickly. es; care for parishes in turmoil more effectively. duties and restructure. authority which is the direct su- or trouble; Diocesan Synod and Also, while the ordinal is fine, pervision of the day-to-day that Does the bishop have the Council meetings; regular par- Is the bishop positive in his a “job” description would be he has, vs – functional authority ability to plan for the future, ticipation on Finance Commit- approach, treats his co-workers helpful for the role of diocesan – the vision and broad oversight be realistic, organize and share tee, Property Committee, Admin in an open, respectful manner? bishop. for the parish mission). plans and vision with others Team, Companion Diocese Does he work collaboratively David is able to manage his It may be helpful if an execu- effectively? How is this demon- Committee, Synod Planning and toward the mission of the time but wonders about tools tive archdeacon-like position strated? (If not, what would be the Pilgrimage Diocese? to help in the execution of his was created to have all line helpful?) * Care of clergy: 12 one- David believes he is all these time and being more intentional authority report regarding the David understands that he on-one clergy visits; Response things. The issue for him is that about not easily allowing inter- day-to-day aspects. The Bishop does, but the amount of material and support to clergy in crisis; he finds he doesn’t create time ruptions. october 2017 The New Brunswick Anglican / 7

S t. M i c h a e l’ s Y o u t h C o n f e r e n c e Growing in faith at St. Michael’s

By Gisele McKnight his home church is St. George’s in Moncton. One is a student about to enter This is his second year as a Oxford University. Another is counsellor, but he began in 2005 an air traffic controller with as a conferee or camper. NORAD. A third is a journalist He, along with fellow coun- and author from Toronto. And sellor Ellery Furlong, had a one is looking forward to studies cabin of boys to take care of dur- at the University of New Bruns- ing the week. 1 wick’s nursing program. Each “We try to be role models in has been here several times. the Christian faith, to show you The four are representative can grow up in this faith,” he 2 3 of the people who come from said. “We see it as a way of giv- all over in late August for wor- ing back. We’ve had such great ship, teaching, study, discussion, role models here ourselves.” play and relaxation. They are He credits the Rev. Chris the community of St. Michael’s Vanbuskirk with getting him Youth Conference, a camp interested in St. Michael’s. aimed at 13-18 year-old Angli- “As a 12-year-old, I was cans, though many from other exposed to such sound theology denominations attend. and that interested me,” he said. This year is the 30th anni- “There are so many children versary of St. Michael’s in the who don’t get this exposure. It’s Maritimes and it met Aug. 21-26 a wonderful time to grow in a 4 at Camp Wildwood near Bouc- community of faith. I grew in touche, N.B. faith because I came here.” In a world of instant informa- The faculty is excellent, he tion, cell phones always within said, with many teachers holding reach, and digital everything, doctorates with such a wealth of 6 St. Michael’s stands out as none knowledge, ready to share it with 5 of the above. The days consist teenagers. of Morning Prayer, courses and Clara Westhaver, 18, lives in 1. Clue game characters, in the style of Downton Evensong, plus recreational Oxford, UK, where her father, Abbey/Wildwood Manor: Samuel Landry, Fr. Ranall activities. Worship, learning George, is the principal of Pusey Ingalls, Pat Thompson, Ellery Furlong, Nicholas and fun — and the combination House, which is affiliated with G Mcknight & Sue Careless photos Saulnier, Sherry Ingalls, the Rev. Norm Dupuis. works very well. Oxford University. The fam- 2. Five-year Micaelites receive an icon of St. Michael: “It’s not anything like the ily once lived in Halifax and Craig Carson, David Ingalls, Joel Robertson, Paulina camp I went to,” said Sue Care- George is usually on the faculty, Sturgeon, Sydney Morrison, Spencer Morrison. less, who teaches two courses at although this year his schedule 3. A very competitive game of water basketball! St. Michael’s. You might recog- wouldn’t allow it. 4. Clue characters: Kim Grant as Mrs. Peacock; nize her name as a frequent con- “It’s fun,” said Clara. “Every Canon Allen Tapley as Col. Mustard and Karis Tees tributor to the Anglican Journal. time I come to Canada, this is as Miss Scarlett. She’s also the author of the book, the most restful part of it. It’s a 5. Adam Scalabrin 6. Clara Westhaver 7. Sue Discovering the Book of Common peaceful feeling here. 7 8 Careless 8. Nicholas Saulnier. Prayer. “I think St. Michael’s is en- “I really like the balance couraging the idea of once a year here,” she said. “They study hard, spending time with people who many years people have done it. questions were pretty much Site manager Janice Stockall play hard, eat well and worship pray together. I really like tradi- I love the history of it, the unity. answered.” was the mastermind behind well. If you took any part out, it tional worship. And it’s nice to “When we change the altar at One of the organizers, the Clue and contacted several staff wouldn’t work. It would fall flat.” be with people my age who are our church, we see all the nicks Rev. Canon Kevin Stockall, is to prepare roles and costumes Sue was first invited to teach in the church,” she said, adding and bumps — that’s 300 years of pleased with how the week went. in advance. There were butlers, a course here about 14 years ago, she and her sister are the young- h i s t or y.” “I get a strong sense of footmen, maids, all standing and loved it so much, she’s been est in their home church. Adam is a member of the cohesion among the kids,” he in line greeting everyone as if back every year her schedule has Clara will begin an under- Parish of St. Andrews. This fall said, adding the contingent of it were an episode of Downton allowed. graduate degree studying the he begins studies in the nursing 18-year-olds was particularly Abbey. Nicholas Saulnier, 24, has classics at Oxford University in program at UNB. strong this year. “When I walked out onto the been trying to come back year October. Bishop David Edwards has He noted the multigenera- field and saw the costumes, it after year, but it’s been hit and Adam Scalabrin, 18, is a been part of the teaching staff tional aspect of the conference, was a thousand times better than miss, largely due to his schedule fourth-year camper, and hope- since he became bishop and from children six years old I imagined,” she said. “The kids as an air traffic controller for fully next year, a staff member, when asked what he likes best (house children who belong to had a blast!” fighter jets at the Eastern Air he said. about the week, he’s quick with staff) to people well past the age Still not convinced? Adam Defence Sector of NORAD in “I first came with a friend his answer. of 65. has the last word: New York state. (NORAD, the who convinced me to go,” he “My favourite part is being One of the highlights this “I’d like to point out that if North American Aerospace said. “I ended up loving it.” with the kids, hanging out,” he year was a game of live-action you come with a closed mind, it Defense Command, is a joint While he loves the recreation said. “The people here are great. Clue, with staff dressed as the will be opened,” he said. venture of the Canadian and and activities, he holds a special It’s a happy place.” characters from the board game. “They make sure you never American military that protects place for the worship and learn- He’s particularly impressed When conferees completed a feel alone and there’s always and defends the airspace of the ing. with his students. game in each room, they got a something to laugh at and two countries.) “I love the worship in this “It’s remarkable the way the clue to the murder mystery. At something to do. I’ve learned Nicholas is a member of the camp — Morning and Evening kids just get into it,” he said. the end, they decoded a puzzle everything from history to my Royal Canadian Air Force and Prayer. You think about how “At the quiz last night, all the to win. own faith here.” 8 / The New Brunswick Anglican octoberoctober 2017

a r o u n d t h e d i o c e s e Soap box racer propelled by bishop’s support

By Gisele McKnight Downs, a permanent three- lane, professionally run raceway If Carson Hoyt had spent his where organizers, racers and prize money on a dirt bike, the audience take racing very he would have missed one of seriously. the most amazing weeks of his Once the decision was made, young life. the far greater chore was funding The 11-year-old, who wor- the $6,000 trip, which included ships in the Parish of Central airfare, accommodations, meals, Kings, had a whirlwind few the exchange rate and a bit of weeks after winning the Saint spending money for the fam- John Soap Box Derby in May. ily of four. They had about five That automatically qualified him weeks to do it. for the International Soap Box “Amy was a real machine in Derby in Akron, Ohio in July. fundraising,” said Greg, adding But let’s back up. Carson had they had a yard and bake sale, a no plans to race in Saint John in huge bottle drive and a raffle. the first place. Their Bloomfield-Hampton TOP: It was a close first race for “I hadn’t even gone in one,” community also played a big Carson (in white car) but he won he said, adding he didn’t get role in getting the family to Ohio this race. even one practice run. — corporate sponsors, individu- His dad, Greg, was contacted al donations and lots of support LEFT: The family enjoying Ohio: when the sponsor of one of the from fellow parishioners. Greg, Amy, Devin and Carson. cars had no driver. “The support of the commu- “A week before the race, we nity was humbling,” said Greg. BELOW LEFT: Carson takes a pit got a call,” he said. “They knew “We wouldn’t have been able to stop for some adjustments to his we had young kids.” get there without it.” car, by his one-person pit crew, At the Saint John race, Carson But it was a letter from Bish- dad, Greg. was beaten twice in about a dozen op David Edwards that caught races, but he had the fastest overall them off guard. time. That resulted in his name on “I was shocked!” said Amy. “I a large trophy, a keepsake trophy showed the letter to Carson, with and $1,000 in prize money. The the cheque for $500, and his eyes family was informed that if they just about came out of his head!” could get to Akron, the car would “I was delighted to see that be shipped for them. Carson won the recent soap-box “Carson had to make the derby in Saint John,” said the summer at Camp Medley when days of racing. The first day he The family is grateful for the decision to go or not,” said his letter from the bishop. “When she was volunteering in the was beat out. support of all who helped them mom, Amy. “We gave him a I read in the Telegraph-Journal kitchen and had a chance to The second day, he placed get to Ohio and make many week. He flip-flopped. It’s a lot of that you as a family were trying thank him. in the top nine of more than 80 happy family memories. money for an 11-year-old.” to raise money to travel to Ohio, “He was quite excited to hear youngsters and earned a plaque. But the question remains: In the end, he chose the I thought that I would donate about the results,” she said. On the last day, the big race was what makes Carson’s car so greater prize — the trip of a $500 to this cause from a Dioc- And the results, she said, were a single elimination, and Carson special? lifetime to the centre of the esan benevolent fund.” pretty good. Carson had a few came in second by 8/100 of a “The driver!” he answered. soap box derby universe, Derby Amy met the bishop this practice runs and faced three second. Farraline Place Harvest Gala Saturday, Oct. 21, 5:30 p.m. Featuring a “First Choice” auction Christ Church (Parish) Church, Fredericton $35 per person, $20 tax receipt

Tickets: Judy O’Donnell 455-6443 or ACW members Hosted by the board of Farraline Place and the Anglican Church Women. Proceeds support Farraline Place october 2017 october 2017 The New Brunswick Anglican / 9

C l e r g y c o n f e r e n c e

Above, kayakers Perry Cooper, Ann Fairweather, Lidvald Haugen-Strand, postulant Cole Hartin, Brenda Fowler and Dwight Stuart pose for a group photo (missing from photo is Barb Haire). At right, priests Christian Persaud and Walter Williams make their team photos by C Laskey & MD Stuart allegiances known upon arrival at Clergy Conference Aug. 28. A deacon’s thoughts on his first clergy conference

By M. Dwight Stuart bishop many difficult issues fac- ing Jerusalem’s ancient streets large circle and joined hands as golf or kayaking, and some just ing the diocese and the national or reading the scriptures by the Bishop David led in prayer for went for a long walk or enjoyed The afternoon of Monday, church. shoreline of Galilee. safety and blessing on the work the beautiful grounds of the August 28 was warm and sunny The featured speaker for Canon LeSueur masterfully to be done there in that special Villa Madonna. as approximately 70 active and the conference was Canon Dr. blended geography, archeology, part of the world. Each evening a time was set retired clergy and invited guests Richard LeSueur, Middle East history and theology for us in Other major issues touched aside for socializing, chatting gathered at the Villa Madonna liaison for the Anglican Church a way that gave us all new un- on during the presentation and reviewing the experiences of Retreat House in Rothesay for of Canada. derstanding. By taking us to included the importance of the day and sharing experiences the annual Diocesan Clergy In his presentation entitled Nazareth, Mount Sinai, Jerusalem, silence and listening, the power in ministry. Conference. Sacred Story, Sacred Land, Can- Bethlehem, and out into the des- of prayer, the power and value It was a wonderful time of Running from Monday on LeSueur over three days, took ert, he made scripture come alive. of pilgrimages, the Anglican learning and fellowship. One afternoon through Wednesday the clergy on a “virtual pilgrim- This was particularly demon- Province of Jerusalem and the participant told me he was noon, the conference opened age” in which he provided vivid strated in the events preceding Middle East, and parallels to the ordained in 1971. Another told each day with Morning Prayer first-hand descriptions, maps, the birth of Christ and the story Canadian wilderness. me he was ordained last year at and concluded each day with and photographs of the land in of Mary’s travel to be with Eliza- Throughout his presentation, age 24. I was ordained deacon Evensong. Holy Eucharist was which our Lord’s ministry was beth and Zechariah. Canon LeSueur continually tied last June at age 73 so was the celebrated by the Bishop at noon first revealed and the gospels It is difficult to pinpoint one everything he said to our call “new kid on the block” at this on Wednesday. took shape. highlight of the presentation, but to ministry and the challenges conference. On Monday evening we had Those biblical lands at the perhaps one of the most moving of ministry in our day here in All this shows us once again the opportunity to spend time eastern end of the Mediter- times was at the conclusion of Canada. that God has his own agenda with Bishop David where he ranean have been called “the day one when Canon LeSueur Of course, the conference was and plans for each of us. We can answered questions submitted in eighth sacrament.” told us that he is returning to not totally focused on business. only pray we are doing His will advance as well as from the floor. That is, the land itself medi- Jerusalem to live and serve at On Tuesday afternoon, clergy each day as we strive to serve A great variety of topics was ates an encounter with the Holy St. George’s College in the near were given a time to enjoy their Him in ministry. explored and clergy appreciated that most people never get to future. choice of a recreational event. M. Dwight Stuart serves in the being able to discuss with their experience firsthand by walk- The entire group stood in a Some chose sailing, basketball, Parish of Fundy and the Lakes.

FAR LEFT: Canon Dr. Richard LeSueur, Middle East liaison for the Anglican Church of Canada, conference speaker; TOP LEFT: Kevin McAllister, David Dean and Chris McMullen; BOTTOM LEFT: Steven Scribner and Wally Corey; ABOVE: Bishop David Edwards addresses clergy during the conference. 10 / The New BruNswick ANglicAN october 2017 october 2017 The New BruNswick ANglicAN / 11

FAR LEFT : Some of the younger members of Fire Watch Ministries with Eden, second from right.

LEFT: The Saturday morning Overcomers Anonymous group with Carolyn and Eden McAuley (back row, second and third from right). For men and women leaving jail or prison, Fire Watch offers spiritual guidance and practical help.

ABOVE: Eden, third from left, makes a point during the Saturday morning Overcomers Anonymous session at St. George’s Anglican Church in downtown Moncton. Every Saturday morning, the group meets for a lesson, coffee and lunch. For some it’s the only social time of their week.

mcknight / suBmitteD photos

‘A healing thing’ — Fire Watch Ministries continues its mission to ex-offenders

By Gisele McKniGht no meeting, but if anyone wants to, they is very appreciative. “here, i get spiritually fed. i get always learns something and finds the their children soon. products and so on. eden and carolyn deanery: richard Mcconnell, chris can meet for a group breakfast or lunch. whomever would like to share their friendship, camaraderie. when one guy group support vital to his life. “i enjoy the group. it’s good for so- leave church almost every sunday with a Vanbuskirk, Brent ham and greg Fraser, it’s been two and a half years since we’ve They appreciate the offer. eden passes story is invited to come and sit, and is down, you pick him up.” “without this, it would have taken me briety, and good for me,” he said. “here full bag of donations. who helped eden and carolyn set up the written about Fire watch Ministries. out Our Daily Bread devotion books, almost every one of them does. Their And on sunday, he says, eden and a lot longer to get where i am,” he said. we’re trying to look to the future and not And when one man leaving prison mission. led by eden and carolyn McAuley of carolyn reads a prayer, and then they’re repeated and compelling theme is the carolyn will pick him up and take him “The reason i’ve been here so long is it’s dwell so much on the past.” asked for a sewing machine to make “The idea was to have an Anglican- Threshold Ministries, this Moncton into the lesson. importance of the group and the friend- to church. genuine. eden is a father figure and i he also likes the christian-based quilts to keep him busy and off the based mission to help guys — and ministry is about as gritty as it gets — One of the men reads the lesson’s sup- ships they hold dear with everyone in Mario lives in saint John, but enjoyed grew up with no father, so it’s great.” program. he has always felt god in his streets, one was found for him, as was women — coming out of jail and prison, working almost exclusively with men porting scripture: Philippians 3:12-15: the room. You might even call it a fam- being part of the group so much that he george is 57 and has been a group life, even when he went astray. plenty of fabric. The cwA has been very especially those with addictions,” said and women who’ve done hard time Not that I have already obtained all this, ily. and his wife make an effort to come back member for a year. he’s on day parole, “i wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for generous. eden. because of their addictions to drugs and or have already arrived at my goal, but on saturdays when they can. working towards full parole and met god. he definitely intervened. i asked st. george’s, where they meet, is also Part of eden’s training as a commis- alcohol. I press on to take hold of that for which Dave, 56, was at his first Overcomers Ten years ago his life “totally eden at a half-way house. god for help because i knew where i supportive. several of the men attend sioned officer with Threshold Ministries in the basement of st. george’s An- Christ Jesus took hold of me. Brothers meeting on Valentine’s Day, 2015 when changed” when he met the rev. David george loves the fellowship of the was going to end up.” church there. Three are in an Alpha was a placement at the Moncton com- glican church in downtown Moncton, and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to the NB Anglican first visited. Now he’s way and later, David’s protégé, eden, at guys and appreciates the friendship of program at the church. The rev. chris munity chaplaincy, which served the they meet each saturday to study a les- have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: earned the unofficial title of lieutenant the Moncton community chaplaincy. carolyn and eden. with a criminal record, it’s especially Vanbuskirk often drops in for prayer jail and prison clientele. so the timing, son from the Overcomer’s Anonymous Forgetting what is behind and straining to the group, mentoring others who are he lived above the office, cleaned it, pre- “This is not like other meetings, difficult to find a job. even some of the with the group. place, support and motivation all came book. They eat, drink coffee and share toward what is ahead, I press on toward struggling. pared the coffee and attended the group. where they dwell on what you’re addict- most humble jobs require a clean crimi- eden and carolyn do much more together to form Fire watch Ministries. stories and laughs. For many, this is the the goal to win the prize for which God “i’ve been clean six years, no mis- “i have a new life. we have a good life ed to. That works backwards for me,” he nal record these days. That makes the than just a saturday session each week. Fire watch is a mission of st. John highlight of the week — their only social has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus. takes,” he says. in saint John,” he said. “But it’s impor- said. “here it’s more of a healing thing. support and friendship of the group all They take the men to appointments — the Baptist and the Moncton deanery, life. “st. Paul isn’t talking about all the he heard about the group and eden tant for us to come here and meet with Nobody judges you for your problems or the more important. medical, court, child and family visita- with the support of the diocese and the in this room are a former hell’s An- happy memories,” says eden. “he’s talk- while still inside, and “since then, he’s the group. i feel like the big brother.” what you’ve done.” “when they come out [of prison] tion. And they visit a lot of jails and bishop. But even that is not enough. gels member, a former Bandidos mem- ing about the crap.” been my mentor. i’m trying to be like Margaret is a second mother to many george stayed out of trouble for a there’s not much support. There’s zero prisons: Nova for women in Truro, N.s.; eden still works part-time in his old ca- ber, one who did time for gangsterism, As it often does, the lesson goes this him. in the group. she cooks for them and long time. Then just a few years ago, his — just us,” said eden. “There’s very little Dorchester Penitentiary; westmorland; reer to generate cash flow to support the several armed robbers, a guy who was way and that, including a discussion “i enjoy the fellowship here. when brings them treats. wife got cancer. he took care of her, but help.” shepody; shediac jail and occasionally, mission, but money is always tight. married upstairs at st. george’s years on the need to surround yourself with we don’t have it, i miss it. There are nice “They’re my boys,” she said. i“ still she died. Not long after, his mother-in- But there is a core group dedicated to the Black river road jail in saint John. if you can help financially, send a ago, and one fifth-round Nhl draft pick. good, positive, clean and sober people — people here. i’ve seen a lot of people here come to make sure my boys are going in law died as well. it was all too much. Fire watch. reg and charmaine lynch “we get referrals from stakeholders, cheque payable to st. John the Baptist An- All turned to crime to fund their addic- a wise piece of advice given the circum- who’ve grown. Being here has definitely the right direction.” “After that i kind of lost my way. i prepare a meal for the guys once a halfway houses, chaplains, even our own glican church, at PO Box 25022, Monc- tions. All got caught. All have slipped stances. improved me a lot, and it’s only going to rodney is 52 and on parole, and picked the wrong supports,” he said. month, and st. John the Baptist is always guys,” said eden. “i’ve even had calls ton, NB e1c. Please memo your cheque up. All are on the path to recovery. each member reads a section of the get better.” until recently, was living in a half-way But he’s mending — coming to meet- lending a hand. from doctors’ offices. we’ve been at this “Fire watch Ministries.” Visit their website eden and carolyn have been leading lesson, and discussion ensues. Brian, 34, heard about the group house. A prison transfer brought him to ings where he finds purpose, he said. when they asked for 4Xl clothing a long time. carolyn and i are very well- here: firewatchmoncton.com this group for eight years. Two of the “You must make a choice not to while in Dorchester prison, and admits the Maritimes. he’s from Ontario and “This is like an encouragement to let for a guy coming out of jail, the Acw known now.” Of course, prayers are always wel- men at the meeting are original mem- socialize with people whose behaviour to being leery. But he came, and eventu- doesn’t know a lot of people in Moncton. you know your efforts are worth it,” he was on it, collecting money to buy an eden just turned 60, but he and come and appreciated. eden and bers. Four are here from the last visit in does not represent christ,” says eden. ally, eden and carolyn took him to their “it’s good here,” he says of the group. said. “i don’t want to go back to where i entire wardrobe. carolyn have no desire for a relaxed carolyn are available for speaking 2015. some have moved. some are back “it’s imperative that you have friends you church, st. John the Baptist in riverview, “it’s a new start. i use eden for support, was. i’m glad i’m here.” “he didn’t have a hope of getting retirement. engagements. contact them through the in jail or prison. At least one is dead. The can count on. life is horrible alone.” where Brian was eventually baptized. and he’s always phoning and checking James is 42 and has been in a half- clothes on his own,” said eden, thank- “running the mission is a full-time website or at 506-866-6534. membership of the group continues to “right on, brother!” says one of the A slip-up put him back in prison. he up on me.” way house since November. One of ful for the Acw support. “Anytime we job, and i say that happily,” said eden. evolve. men. was recently released and is happy to be Paul, 41, is a veteran of the group and the other members told him about the ask for anything, if i say we need size 10 “i’ll never retire from the mission. You NOtE: since the interviews took place, eden begins the meeting with an During the lesson, carolyn is at the back among the people he can count on. attends st. george’s. he had a recent slip group, and he’s here for the support and csA-approved workboots, i’ll have it in get wrapped up in the guys’ lives. There’s both george and James have earned update on some of their friends. he counter, making successive pots of coffee “eden and carolyn go out of their up which sent him back to jail, “but i direction it gives his life, he says. a few days.” never a dull moment!” full parole and are no longer living in announces that since an upcoming and readying the lunch. Today it’s subs way for all of us,” he said. “without them needed it,” he said. he and his wife are both clean and The church has a box for donations to The history of Fire watch Ministries a halfway house. Please pray for their holiday falls on a saturday, there will be and chocolate cake, for which the group i’d probably be back in jail. he says no matter the lesson, he sober now, hoping to regain custody of Fire watch — socks, clothing, hygiene lies with several priests in the Moncton continued recovery. 12 / The New Brunswick Anglican october 2017

T e s t i f y ! Comforted and protected my whole life

By Clare Box

hese verses summarize my faith journey: “Praise God the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! The TFather is a merciful God, who always gives us comfort. He comforts us when we are in trouble, so that we can share that same comfort with others in trouble.” 2 Cor.1:3-4 When I think of how God has been present in my life I am overwhelmingly grateful. For as long as I can remember I have felt a presence of God. Not because life was easy, but as I look back over nearly 74 years of living, I realize that when I prayed to God for help, I received it. I feel I have been comforted and protected, spiritually, all my life. May I share some of those moments with you? I was the third of six children in our family and the second of three boys. Mother said I was a quiet child and liked to stay close to home. We benefited from having a grand- mother who prayed for us and I have always felt that her prayers were very instrumental to my spiritual life. My mother insisted that I go to Sunday school and I often got the prize for attendance. Since I was never awarded anything for learning, perhaps the awards should mcknight file photo have been hers, for persistence. A tra- ditional Anglican baptism was also part Clare Box and John King at the barbecue during last year’s Camp On The Road event in the Parish of Gagetown. of my heritage. My father died when I was 14 years old. He had a massive heart attack and died before they were able to get him to for a place, other than the big city, to children tell stories of how observing the hospital. I felt abandoned and spent raise our family. However, we had just those conversations helped to form the next few years a little stunned. learned that Leith was probably not their own faith. Although most of the things around able to have children. We studied the bible together, had that event were hard for me to un- Notwithstanding that news, we had numerous work bees for ourselves and derstand, I do recall a private, family three boys in a row once we hit the others, as well as helping each other communion service that Canon Sad- Maritimes, which was truly a won- with baby-sitting and many other dler, my lifelong minister, had with us. derful blessing. We were considering things to support family life. This was another example of how I felt adopting a daughter. Leith was open to I was still the verger at Christ comforted and protected by God, even it but I was hesitant. Church Cathedral when we moved to in my state of shock. One Sunday morning Leith said we the Village of Gagetown. For two years After school I went to work at the need to make a decision. I said I didn`t we travelled to Fredericton to keep up local hospital school and found out know but would pray for clarity at with our community there. that a career as a registered nurse was a church that day. Somewhere in the many things that possibility. While being interviewed for and there I quickly became involved in The service provided nothing. It was we were involved with — Cursillo, the course, I was asked what I thought I staff development. over and the priest was at the back of Alpha, DNS — the idea surfaced that had to offer nursing? I met Leith at work, and had I not the church when he rushed back to the we are to grow where we are planted. Since I didn`t know, I said so and been so attracted to her, I am sure I front to say, “I think we should pray for That meant Gagetown, so the transition explained that I had come to find out would have moved on. all those children who were without from the Cathedral began. what nursing had to offer me. I can`t As we became a serious number, families.” At this phase of my life I am a explain why they accepted me. I felt she should come to my church. I took that as a lead from God to grandfather to nine very special grand- Perhaps it was just the honesty of my Actually it wasn’t my church, it was my proceed and it led to the adoption of children. Like my grandmother before response or perhaps I was just being brother’s. our darling daughter, Sarah. me, I pray for our kids’ kids. protected by God from my own inad- He was about to graduate from Our family was greatly blessed to What a privilege and what a bless- equacies, yet again. Trinity College with a Masters of Div., be part of a church community that ing. While life has not always been easy, While in nurse`s training I became and he had been regularly attending a was hungry for spiritual growth. We it has been good. aware of how I could help others and I church in the west end of the city. were a part of five families from the Through these and many other en- began to feel useful. When Leith said she would attend church who committed to each other to counters, I realize that I have a spiritual There was still a lot of pleading to with me, I was overwhelmed at the develop Christian community. relationship with a living God, through God for help, but also a new awareness thought of how much she would give up The five families in the little com- Jesus His Son. of helping others. in order for our relationship to work. munity had a total of 21 children. We Clare & Leith Box worship in the Parish After nursing it was off to Toronto We moved to Saint John, searching shared deeply with each other and the of Gagetown. october 2017 october 2017 The New Brunswick Anglican / 13

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THE PERFECT DAY FOR A Garden Party

ABOVE: People dressed in red and white to celebrate Canada 150 at the Farraline Place annual garden party. LEFT: Treasurer Charlie Wright was the barbecue chef for the event. RIGHT: The Stepping Stone Seniors’ Centre Troubadours entertained with songs about the provinces and the country.

By Gisele McKnight Blaine Higgs among them. provinces. They sang This Land Is Your It was in 1988 that the ACW of New “I want to thank the organizers for Land, Something To Sing About (This Brunswick, at the request of Bishop A sunny afternoon and a light breeze putting this together and for letting me Land of Ours), Squid Jigging Grounds, Harold Nutter, took over Farraline set the stage for the annual Farraline be part of it,” he said, adding his wife is I wish I was With Them Again, Fare- Place. It has been a home for the elderly Place garden party on Aug. 10 in Fred- a former volunteer at the home. “Let’s well to Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Is- since 1907 when J.N. Pauletta Fraser, ericton. celebrate this great nation of ours.” land Is Heaven To Me, and many more. wife of the lieutenant governor, left it to Residents, their families, staff, MLA David Coon, the home’s Diocesan ACW president Rosemarie be used as a home for elderly ladies. volunteers, ACW members and guests representative in the legislature next Kingston told the crowd a bit about her The house was built in 1809 and en- gathered in the yard of the ACW- door, sent greetings via a staff mem- mission travels to South America and joys a superb location on Queen Street owned seniors’ home for a “Canada ber, Taeyon Kim. He was out of town. Uganda and contrasted what she saw next to the Legislative Assembly of New 150” themed afternoon event, with Bishop David Edwards was on vacation there with our own country. In Uganda, Brunswick. nearly everyone wearing red and white. and sent greetings from the diocese. AIDS and HIV has left many children Farraline Home is not a nursing “We live in the best country in the Fredericton Mayor Mike O’Brien orphaned, she said. And in Argentina, home or special care home. It provides world,” said home administrator Judy told the crowd he has the best job in people woke up one day to find their independent living for seniors who O’Donnell as she greeted the crowd. “I the world. The walk from his office on savings were worthless due to econom- don’t require personal care from staff. would like to welcome you on behalf of Queen Street, named the best main ic and political strife. Staff do, however, prepare meals, the residents and staff.” street in Canada, to “this oasis here” in As she spoke, she held her one-year- clean rooms, look after medications Board of directors treasurer Charlie the yard of Farraline Place reaffirmed old granddaughter, Annie Elizabeth, who and do laundry for residents. For those Wright led the crowd in singing O Can- his love for the city, its beauty and its was born with a severe infection. Free not wanting to live alone, keep a house, ada, prayed the blessing on the meal people, he said. health care was available for her in this rent an apartment or make meals and and also spoke. “It’s never good to be too proud, but country, she said, and it saved her life. do chores, it is ideal. There are 20 bed- “It’s wonderful to celebrate with let’s cheer for Canada!” he said. Staff and volunteers served a picnic rooms at Farraline Place. you,” he said. “I know Judy and those The Troubadors, a group from the lunch of punch, barbecued hamburg- The home got its name from Lt. Gov. who make this their home are glad to Stepping Stone Seniors’ Centre, enter- ers, potato salad and coleslaw to the J.J. Fraser, who took over the property have you here.” tained with music and song, including many gathered, with cake and ice in 1893. He named it Farraline Place Invited guests included several poli- five harmonica players. Their song cream for dessert. after the original Fraser estate in Scot- ticians, Progressive Conservative leader choices focused on Canada and its History land. 14 / The New Brunswick Anglican october 2017

C a m p M e d l e y Breaking new ground with Medley Makers

By Gisele McKnight pizza crusts, cooked maca- roni, maraschino cherries and “Wouldn’t it be cool if…” was spices. the thought behind Medley The afternoon was a mix of Makers, a new camp this year team work, frantic decisions, at Camp Medley. questionable combinations and After the success of boys a lot of laughter. and girls adventure camps last The appetizer ingredients — year, camp director Maren lettuce, strawberries, pretzels, McLean Persaud got thinking hot dogs and a can of Spam about some of the things she — produced some odd dishes. discovered kids didn’t know Some teams sliced the Spam how to do — cooking, wood- and rolled it around the wie- working and other skills — ners, using the other ingredi- and what she could do about ents as garnishes. Some added that. spices like poultry seasoning “It surprised me and I was to the Spam, which proved wanting something different,” somewhat unpopular with she said of the decision to add the judges. Some mashed the a new camp. “It started out as Spam and served it with let- an entrepreneurship camp and tuce and the other ingredients, morphed from there.” including chocolate chips. A contest was held last fall Some made a mess, some to come up with a name — made an artistic masterpiece. Medley Makers — and early They were judged on cre- on the staff knew they had to ative use of the ingredients, take the lead from campers, deliciousness, teamwork and not build a defined curriculum creative presentation, all of of activities. which was narrated by emcee “At the beginning of the and host Joe Woytiuk. Judges week, we sat down and asked were the Rev. Dan McMullen, them what they’d like to do chaplain at camp that week; mcknight photos that they wouldn’t normally and staffers Jessie Gowan and do,” said Jessie Gowan, the Emma Coulton. camp’s assistant director. Main course ingredients While the camp had some were cooked chicken breast, CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: Emcee Joe Woytiuk, with specific activities in mind, humus, baby corn, rice noodles judges Emma Coulton, Jessie Gowan and the Rev. Dan they drew from the campers’ and olives. Dessert ingredients McMullen; the appetizer ingredients, and below them, answers. The week offered sew- included fruit punch powder, two prepared appetizer plates which the judges had to ing, batik (a North American a small chocolate cheesecake, sample, including Spam-wrapped hot dogs with poultry native art), the building of an craisins and chips. seasoning; Dan checks out the work of Elsa Cunnison and outdoor chapel, drama, artistic Kendyl Daley, 13, of Tyra Estabrooks during the Chopped event. Judges’ reactions design and other activities. Bathurst was enjoying Medley • I liked the presentation. I The most popular, however, Makers. liked the chocolate. turned out to be their own “I like the new take on Program director Chelsea bought into it and they were as • I feel there was too much version of the cooking show, Camp Medley,” she said. “It’s Hoyt was pleased with how excited as I was.” going on. Chopped. something we’ve never seen the Chopped event — and the She’s been trying all kinds • In all my years, my taste On a hot afternoon in Au- before. I think Medley Makers entire week — was going. of new things this year, and is buds have never been that gust, 16 campers aged 12-14, has a lot of potential. It appeals “I’m really impressed with pleased with the results. Staff disrespected! their leaders, a host/emcee and to everyone’s interests.” them,” she said of the campers, have held Medley Meet-ups in • It’s much lighter on the three judges met in the dining This is her third year at their ingenuity and enthusiasm. the off season, inviting camp- stomach. hall to tackle some interesting camp, and the Chopped ses- “The kids are really involved ers in various communities to • It definitely tingled my food challenges: prepare an sion was her favourite of the and having fun. They’re eager hang out and renew friend- taste buds! appetizer, main course and des- week. and willing to do whatever we ships. They held a kitchen • I actually think you could sert using mystery ingredients. Aidan Perry, 13, of Freder- have thrown at them.” party and sleep-over at the have pulled this off, but it Four teams at four tables icton, was having a great week Maren is happy with how camp in early June and the tastes really bad. had to create, in a limited as well. the week went, and plans are in annual fundraising dinner was • What you have given me amount of time, a palatable “It’s super fun and I’m meet- the works for a second Medley held at the camp instead of in is cat food with food that my dish, then present it to the ing lots of new people,” he said. Makers camp. Fredericton this year. cat eats on the side! judges for reaction. “With Medley Makers, you do “It’s been so much fun,” she “And our camper numbers • That was not too bad con- Besides their mystery a lot more crafts, but probably said. “We’ll continue with it have been the highest they’ve sidering the ingredients! ingredients, they had access this cooking is my favourite. I next year. been in three years,” she said. • It’s not the worst thing I’ve to other minor ingredients if like cooking a lot.” “We honestly didn’t know “It’s been a really exciting sum- ever tasted, but it’s far from desired: chocolate chips, sweet This is his seventh year at what this camp would look like mer with a lot of new camp- the best. and sour sauce, marshmallows, Camp Medley. until it started. The staff really ers.” october 2017 october 2017 The New Brunswick Anglican / 15

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able to take two. While each camp week was Camp Brookwood celebrates full, there are no grand dreams for a bigger camp or a longer season. “We’ve been rebuilding and rebounding over the last 10 years, but we’re not looking to 50 years of summer fun expand the number of cabins or the number of camps,” said Mary Lee. “That’s what we pride ourselves on — small camps.” During the anniversary day, many people with deep ties to the camp dropped in to remi- nisce and see old friends. Gary Hoyt was a board member for 10 years after retiring from the Royal Bank of Canada. Now his grandson enjoys summers as a camper here. “To me the children are everything,” said Gary. “I get the most enthusiasm out of the ability to offer children from the Inner City Youth Ministry a week at camp.” mcknight photos Cindy Derksen attended the celebration, having been a By Gisele McKnight chaplain here one summer. “I think it’s a wonderful ex- According to DJ Wolverton, perience for kids,” she said. “It’s 12, there’s always something a small camp and that’s very fun to do at Camp Brookwood. important to its atmosphere. The member of the Par- And it makes memories — ish of Wicklow, Wilmot, Peel faith-oriented memories.” and Aberdeen has enjoyed The Rev. Bob and the Rev. five summers of his young life Canon Bonnie LeBlanc were at the camp, and he wouldn’t on music duty, but they have have it any other way. a close relationship with the “I like that there’s always a camp as chaplains. lot of people here so you can Peter Martin and his sister, make new friends,” he said. TOP: A good crowd Jan, were on hand for the Among the pool activities, came out to celebrate afternoon, and they also have games, camp fires, music and Camp Brookwood’s 50th a strong connection to Camp nature walks, DJ has chosen a anniversary. Brookwood. Their mother, favourite and a close runner- ABOVE LEFT: Shine Jesus Peggy, was the cook when the up from all that Camp Brook- Shine with Jenna Green, camp opened. wood has to offer. Brad Drost, Dal Brown, “We were the first campers,” “Capture The Flag is prob- Stacy Carmichael, Claire said Peter. “We slept in army ably my favourite,” he said. Rideout, Bob LeBlanc tents. We had a lot of good “And I like Stacy’s cooking.” and Bonnie LeBlanc. times here.” (Stacy Carmichael is the camp ABOVE: Shooting Over the years, Peter helped cook.) baskets. develop the camp, delivering DJ and his family were LEFT: The dining hall the chapel from Four Falls. part of a large crowd of about was full for the meal. “I brought it down the 65 who came out Aug. 26 to highway,” he said, adding he celebrate the camp’s 50th an- also built the bathrooms and niversary. an addition on the kitchen. Music, games, tours, nature ing a rousing verse: “Mabel, lot of fundraisers, many at the Brunswick Children’s Foun- He, too, served on the board of hikes, swimming and a meal Mabel, get your elbows off the parish level, and individual do- dation, budget planning was directors. were the highlights of the af- table. This is not a horse’s stable. nations, the goal was surpassed much easier. His mother’s grandchildren ternoon at the diocesan camp It’s a first-class dining table.” and the results were obvious “We take everyone,” she and, now, great-grandchildren in Florenceville-Bristol. Bishop DJ admits he usually gets this summer. said. “We don’t deny kids. But attend Camp Brookwood, David Edwards, after spending caught on the first day of “We filled all our camps,” this year we knew the cost was coming from Saint John and a week at St Michael’s Youth camp, having to get up, apolo- said Mary Lee Phillips, board covered.” St. Andrews. Conference in Bouctouche, gize and sing the elbows song chair. “When we didn’t have The busy summer saw 167 The Woodstock Bugle- drove to Camp Brookwood to — all in good fun, of course. campers show up, we called campers at Camp Brookwood, Observer newspaper sent a share in the festivities. Last fall, Camp Brook- people on our wait list. I think a jump of more than 33 per reporter to cover the event. Everyone got an authen- wood’s board of directors we even managed to get almost cent. The Dun Roamin’ Duo of Syl tic taste of camp life during launched a fundraising cam- all of the kids on the wait list The camp usually takes one Amos and Martha Allison en- the meal, when someone was paign to raise $16,000 through h e re .” group of campers from the tertained on guitar and vocals, caught red-handed breaking a the winter to cut camp regis- With the fundraising and Inner City Youth Ministry in along with Bob and Bonnie long-held camp rule, prompt- tration fees by half. Through a an $8,000 grant from the New Saint John, but this year was LeBlanc and Dal Brown. 16 / The New Brunswick Anglican october 2017

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Are you planning on attending CLAY 2018?

CLAY is a national youth con- form the tapestry of our lives. ference of Canadian Lutheran They can be ancient, personal, and Anglican Youth happening intimate, and can help us find Aug. 15-19 in Thunder Bay, Ont. meaning and purpose. If parishes are interested in “We gather stories from attending they need to do the each other and from our sur- following: roundings. Join youth from • Contact the YIG team (yigf- across Canada at threads, [email protected]) where we will learn how to • Form a team (one leader over discern our God-given stories,” the age of 21 per seven youth) says the CLAY gathering • Start fundraising! website. submitted photo Applicant deadline and reg- The keynote is Steve istration are not yet released Greene. Greene has been to The Victoria Children’s Choir during a July performance at Trinity Church in Saint John. but if it follows the 2016 pro- previous gatherings, where he cess, it will be February. has led powerful slam poetry The cost too is not yet ministry projects. released, but expect it to be As storyweaver, Steve will around $500 for registration speak at each large group which includes meals and gathering, reflecting on and Trinity hosts Victoria board. Flights will be an extra weaving together stories from expense. various storytellers, stories The information that has of place and people, and the been released includes the biblical story. Children’s Choir theme and keynote speaker. This is an amazing oppor- The theme is Threads: tunity for leaders and youth! Trinity was proud to be the countless hours in rehearsals came down to the audience, “Stories are the diverse threads Seriously pray over this and let host of the 29-voice Victoria to prepare. They have learned each singing to an individual that God weaves together to the YIG team know your plans. Children’s Choir, from Vic- to sing challenging pieces in while holding their hand. The toria, B.C. as they toured the many languages in order to gift of personal connection will Maritimes in July. present a stunning, extensive never be forgotten. The music crossed numer- repertoire that represents Can- Madeleine Humer and choir ous genres from Acadian- ada and our diverse history.” were supported by the accom- French Canadian, Canadian, All the selections were pro- plished pianist Jane Edler-Da- Gaelic, Maritimes, Sacred, and fessionally performed; how- vid; Carla Tadla, Victoria Chil- the World. ever, there were a couple that dren’s Choir executive director; The spirit-filled choir cap- resonated with those attend- and Elaine Dawson, concert tivated the audience from the ing, such as the Maritime song choir and tour manager. first selection and kept their titled We Rise Again which was Thank you to Debra Garey full attention, resulting in an written at a time when Cape and Spencer Belyea for orga- encore performance. Breton Island faced economic nizing this wonder musical “This tour is an extraor- challenges. experience. Trinity is forever dinary celebration and ex- African Songs was another, grateful for the youth who perience for our youth,” said to which the choir danced and shared their gifts with us on Madeleine Humer, the artistic sang. However, the one most their Sea-to-Sea tour 2017. and concert choir director. remembered was the selection Submitted by the Rev. Steven G. “Our singers have spent where the 29 choir members Scribner, priest in-charge.

Happy retirement

May lay people and clergy gathered at the Monsignor Boyd Centre in Fredericton June 25 to honour a much-loved and respected advocate of life, Peter Ryan. Peter served as executive director of N.B. Right to Life for 17 years and is now retiring. Here he is seen with his wife, Suzie, and Fr. Gerry Laskey (centre), rector of the Parish of Derby and Blackville. Fr. Laskey is a long-time member of the board of directors of NBRL. susan hall photo october 2017 october 2017 The New Brunswick Anglican / 17

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PARISH NEWS

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TOP: The Joy Quilting Group, which meets at St. Augustine’s in Chipman every week, displays two quilts made for the Chipman- Minto Lions Club to be given to the Portage Atlantic, a drug addiction rehabilitation centre in Cassidy Lake near Sussex. Accepting the quilts on behalf of the Lions Club are Carl Sears and Charlie Smith, members of both the Lions and Joy clubs. Working on the quilt are Hazel Fidler, Sharon Sears and Patricia Thompson.

LEFT: Saint Margaret’s Anglican Church recently honoured three clergy who were celebrating a combined ministry of 90 years. On Sunday, June 11th The Reverend Canon Neville Cheeseman, The Reverend John Harvey and The Reverend Philip Pain all officiated at the morning service. Immediately after the parish joined in a shared meal and enjoyed a celebration cake for the occasion. The Reverend Richard Robinson is the rector at Saint Margaret’s.

BOTTOM: Rosemarie Kingston, diocesan ACW president, was elected national ACW vice-president recently. Here she is during the installation ceremony. From left: Rosemarie Kingston, national vice president; Joanna Muzka, Athabasca, national treasurer; Glenda Peddle, Western NL, national secretary; Susan Kenney, Caledonia, past president; Margaret Warwick, New Westminister, national president; Primate Fred Hiltz. 18 / The New Brunswick Anglican october 2017

p a r i s h n e w s Trinity welcomes the ‘King of Instruments’

Music has always been a cor- Phoenix organ as proposed nerstone ministry of the Loyal- at the January 17, 2017 vestry ist Church, Trinity (Parish of meeting. Saint John), dating back to its The Allen organ console congregational beginnings in was last played at Trinity April 1783 and first building in 1784. 30 with it being shipped to the The original Cassavant pipe Phoenix facility in Peterbor- organ was rebuilt and enlarged ough, Ont. May 2. in 1906, with a detached console Trinity’s congregation was in 1953, and it served the parish treated to the new Phoenix well. In 1974 it was replaced by organ for the first time during an Allen electronic organ due to the July 16 Sunday worship. the economics of the day. Spencer was able to dem- Trinity was faced with exten- onstrate the superior per- sive rebuild costs and unrealis- formance of this instrument tic replacement costs associated and wetted the appetite of with a suitable pipe organ. all present for the planned The Allen organ was still Phoenix demonstration and using 1960s technology with recital scheduled for Monday a tower of tubes, cathodes evening, July 17th by Don An- and transformers, while the derson, Phoenix tonal director. console was 1970s ‘state of the The evening was well at- art’ of its day. tended by the greater Saint The organ representatives, John community including nu- out of Halifax, did well to merous professional organists. maintain its musicality over Don played 17 selections, the years. However, the 43 all carefully chosen to demon- years were catching up. strate the organ’s ability to play Spencer Belyea, Trinity submitted photo a full orchestra of instruments organist, performed his magic from flutes, horns, percussion, Don Anderson of Phoenix Organs, Peterborough, Ont. tests the instrument during the installation week in, week out to make the and yes the wonderful Scottish process. aging electronic instrument bagpipes. perform, albeit with less work- The 90-minute presentation ing features as time pressed on. left all in attendance wanting With his eye on the fu- technologies. Trinity to work through the With Phoenix’s technol- more. ture of Trinity and its musi- After encouragement from unique situations that an 1880 ogy, all the audio equipment Plans are being made for cal ministry, the Rev. Canon retired Archdeacon Harding, he stone church presents along is neatly assembled within a 200-voice choral concert in Lyman Harding, then rector presented Trinity with the most with the custom requirements the console itself, making the October and a dedication ser- of Trinity some 23 years ago, economic approach for replac- of a retrofit project. installation extremely efficient. vice for the new Trinity organ approved the creation of the ing the aging electronic organ The instrument of choice is To satisfactorily comple- in November. Organ Memorial Fund for the without compromising the cur- a Phoenix custom-built organ, ment the installation, all new December will feature the sole use of the replacement of rent available technology. the PT 370, using the shell of specially-built organ speakers instrument with a military the electronic organ in Trin- Spencer’s recommendation the former Allen console, hav- were installed. brass ensemble, in the annual ity’s future. was for Trinity to consider the ing all-new hardware, soft- To speak into the church’s Community Carol Service This fund was supported by purchase of a Phoenix custom ware, computers and wooden warm acoustics, eight cabinets and with orchestra in Handel’s the Parish and in particular by made digitally ‘sampled pipe’ keyboards. were placed high in the clerestory Messiah. three families over the years. organ. It is a 70-stop, three-manual windows, four making a rich It is indeed spiritual to have Over the past few years Trinity found the Phoe- organ with lighted tilting stop antiphonal organ at the west end. the sounds of real pipes back Spencer Belyea, with his nix proposal favourable on a tablets positioned vertically in The main organ has four in historic Trinity Church! investigative approach highly number of fronts; it was an a British organ style, utilizing more speaker cabinets above We certainly feel blessed tuned, scoured the church / economical approach for the 13 audio channels. the high altar, plus four in the with this new addition to the cathedral organ manufacturers parish to not totally replace but The organ has four speci- organ chamber and a huge church’s musical ministry. for the latest of technology and actually ‘retrofit’ the church’s fications, English Romantic, ‘woofer’ in a front cabinet for Submitted by the Rev. Steven associated costing, as well as main musical instrument. German Baroque, French the deepest of pedal sounds. G. Scribner, priest-in-charge & countless hours of listening to Secondly, the ongoing Classic and Organ/Orchestral Vestry unanimously ap- Spencer Belyea, organist and online demonstrations of these relationship with Phoenix and making four organs in one! proved the purchase of the choirmaster.

To celebrate its 60-year anniversary, the Anglican Diocese of Fredericton’s Diocesan Choir School is holding a hymn-writing competition. Here are the guidelines:

• Write an original hymn text and melody that is suited for a blend of child and adult choristers, performing in a festal worship service in the diocese. • Submissions should include a musical score, with biographical information on the composer(s), and information on the liturgical significance of the hymn. Grades 7-12 • The successful composer(s) will be awarded a prize of $1,500. The Cost: $85/Youth $50/Leader deadline is Dec. 31 and the winner will be announced March 1, 2018. • For more details, visit the Diocesan Choir School website: Register sharenspei.ca Contact YIG team if interested anglicanchoirschool.com . october 2017 october 2017 The New Brunswick Anglican / 19

m u s i c c o l u m n A movie you need to see — All Saints

s this the wrong article? This movie is not second ensemble. No, fear not, music fans; a rate. The cinematography is first Don’t see this movie just Imusic review will be here next rate, showing both the expan- because it tells the story of an month. sive fields of the area and the Episcopal Church. Don’t go see it Right now, I want to speak intimacy of people praying. The because the church in the movie about a certain movie I recently writing is very good, without any is rural, and many of our parishes saw. It’s a movie everyone con- of the trite, unrealistic dialogue are, too. Don’t go see it because nected with a church and/or is a that plagues so many “made-for- the church has money problems, follower of Jesus should see. Christian-market” films. and we do, too. You’ve likely not heard much The cast is top rate. Along with Go see this movie to see the about All Saints. That’s the name John Corbett is on-screen wife story of God working amongst his of the church in the movie, and it vices, say good bye, and remem- Aimee (played by Cara Buono, people; because it tells the story might stand for a reference to all ber to turn the lights out when he known for Mad Men, Stranger of a church eventually stepping the faithful of the church as well. leaves. Simple right? Even in the Things, Person of Interest, the outside of “the box.” This is not a typical church movie, you can almost hear God Sopranos). See this movie to be inspired, movie made for church peo- laughing. Her role as a priest’s wife is to understand that God can work ple! This movie is real, and for In the town of Smyrna, Ten- a very realistic one, where she in new ways anywhere here in us in the Anglican Church in nessee, there also lives a small questions her husband’s motives New Brunswick, just as He has New Brunswick, it likely will hit community of people from the at times, for his own sake, and been in Tennessee. homes in ways not always known Karen State in Burma (Myanmar), be planted, let alone harvested is her own person with her own See the movie for all these rea- to others. who escaped the horrible condi- (“What is… broke?” is Ye Win’s personality, not simply a “Yes, sons, and have a beautiful story All Saints Church has a tions of the civil war there. spiritually deep reply). Father” person. told to you. problem. Not enough people, Having learned about Jesus Something changes in the par- I wish her role was expanded Note: as of this writing (Aug. and not enough money. Sounds Christ and Anglicanism through ish priest, as he agrees to go to the in the movie, for her character 30), All Saints was in limited familiar? The bishop and the British people there (it was a area council, securing a promise seems to speak a greater wisdom release in theatres, and did not area council of this small, rural former British colony), they wish to remain open long enough to into the situation than the time it have an extensive advertising Episcopal Church have decided to not only join the church, but give it a shot. gets on screen. That’s not to say campaign. But do some looking, to close the place and sell it (big to farm the church’s unused land Without going into spoilers, she’s a minor character; anything and you will likely find it in your box store people come knocking in order to feed their starving the remainder of the movie tell but. theatre listings. It’s worth it. very soon). families. the story of what happened that Grumpy farmer Forrest is A priest (John Corbett, from Ye Win, the group’s sort of summer and fall, and what comes played hilariously by Barry NCIS: Los Angeles, Parenthood, spokesperson (played very well when perseverance, faith, doubt Corbin (No Country for Old My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2) is by Toronto actor Nelson Lee), and questions all get together. Men, Northern Exposure, Anger The Rev. Chris Hayes is a sent to be with them, whose main begs for a chance, but is told This movie is based on a true Management). A host of support- musician as well as a priest job is conduct an inventory of the the church is broke, and will be story, and is actually shot at All ing actors (the actual congrega- serving in the Parish of church, hold a few Sunday ser- gone before crops could ever Saint’s Church. tion appears in parts) make a fine Salisbury and Havelock.

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Carson Hoyt, 11, winner of the Saint John Soap Box Derby, Coming this fall: The Divine Drama 2nd place finisher at the International Soap Box Derby in Akron, Ohio and worshipper in the Parish of Central Kings course, which moves on from the Favourite book/story of the Bible – The one about the people who try to biblical narrative covered in See build a tower to Heaven Through The Scriptures to our Birthplace – Saint John, NB What you love most about God – He’s easy to talk to narrative — themes arising from Favourite place on Earth – Our family cottage on the Belleisle Bay scripture which help form our faith. Farthest you’ve been from home – Akron, Ohio Favourite meal or dessert – Butter chicken Bishop David will lead Biggest fear – Clowns this full-day Hidden talent – Building large Lego sets Saturday course, Oct. 14 Movie: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Book: Favourite movie or book – at Christ Church Grumpy Cat books Cathedral in Fredericton. Your hobby – RC cars Three things always in your fridge – ketchup, mustard, cucumbers Register here: Favourite sports team – Green Bay Packers anglican.nb.ca/events/ 20 / The New Brunswick Anglican october 2017

d i o c e s a n s y n o d

136th Session of Diocesan Synod

DIOCESAN SYNOD NOTE All non-procedural motions that are to go before the Synod are required to be vetted for clarity, cogency, lawfulness and so on by the Resolutions Committee.

This always involves back-and-forth with the author of the motion and then with the Technology Committee Diocesan Synod 2015 (to ensure that it will get put on the screen at the right time). Parishes are encouraged to pray for Diocesan Synod in advance and to hold prayer vigils during the day of synod. Please do not attempt to leave this to the night before the Synod or A Prayer for Synod: the very day of the Synod, when many other things are happening. Almighty God, Communicate your intended motions Giver of all and ruler of all that is seen and unseen; we ask to the Resolutions Committee for continual divine grace to your Church and especially to AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. the 136th Session of Diocesan Synod. May we walk in your way, leading lives worthy of our calling, in humility, gentle- Send items to ness, and patience, bearing with one another in love and [email protected] maintaining the unity of your Spirit in the bond of peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen Greater Chapter Meetings

Wardens, synod delegates & substitutes: Plan to attend your meeting, which will include preparation for the Nov. 4th Diocesan Synod

• Fredericton, Oct. 11, 7 p.m. St. Margaret’s Church, Fredericton • Woodstock, Oct. 17, 7 p.m. Good Shepherd Diocesan Synod, November 4, 2017 Church, Florenceville-Bristol • Kingston & the Kennebecasis, Oct. 18, Christ Church (Parish) Church, 7:30 p.m. St. Paul’s Church, Hampton Fredericton • Chatham, Oct. 21, 9:30 a.m. St. George’s 8 a.m. Registration Opens Church, Bathurst 8:15 a.m. Eucharist (Chapel) • Saint John, Oct. 23, 6:30 p.m. St. Mary & St. 8:50 a.m. Synod Convenes Bartholomew’s Church, Saint John 4 p.m. Adjournment • Moncton, Oct. 24, 7 p.m. St. John the Baptist Church, Riverview • St. Andrews, Oct. 24, 7 p.m. All Saints Church, anglican.nb.ca/synod/sessions St. Andrews