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A milestone Advent Talks Assassination Mothers’ Union in the Parish kicks off of an gathers for of St. George the season Archbishop conference Page 6 Page 8-9 Page 11 Page 14

A SECTION OF THE ANGLICAN JOURNAL january 2019 SERVING THE DIOCESE OF FREDERICTON Bishop’s Court opens as a temporary shelter

By Gisele McKnight with the conviction that the answer was in opening the doors After a week of twists and turns of Bishop’s Court. worthy of a suspense novel, The building has been used Bishop’s Court, the designated for various purposes in the past residence of the Bishop of Fred- five years, but as of late Septem- ericton, has been opened as a ber, sat empty. temporary emergency shelter in The Community Action downtown Fredericton. Group on Homelessness had Its first night of operation was been seeking a temporary Out Saturday, Dec. 1, giving warmth Of The Cold structure to operate and shelter to up to 20 people. daily from 8 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. “It took a while to get the I’s for 20 weeks until March, and dotted and the T’s crossed, but the group eagerly accepted the we made it,” said Bishop David bishop’s offer. Edwards. “I am very pleased that “This is an important issue in the temporary homeless shelter the major cities of New Bruns- has opened in Bishop’s Court. wick and something with which The folks who have used it over churches have to be involved,” the initial two nights demon- said Bishop David in late No- strate the need.” vember. “We are pleased to offer After Bishop David attended space that is currently empty. an emergency meeting to deal This will help meet a need that with ‘tent city,’ a hamlet of tents has been on our hearts and housing several homeless people sleeping rough, he came away Shelter continued on page 2

Hallewell ordained in Renforth

By Gisele McKnight everyone to the packed church, with many visiting from neigh- Layreader-in-charge Jonathan bouring parishes. The praise kimberly ranson photo Hallewell already had a big day team of John & Cynthia Cud- ahead of him on Nov. 25. He was more led worship, with Linda about to be ordained a dea- Hazen on the organ during Holy con. But just before the service Communion. colin for pie minister! began, his parents, Bernard and Bishop David began his ser- Margaret Hallewell, walked in mon by saying this was his first With hairnet and gloves, Colin Ranson, 5, was well prepared to help during Apple Pie Week in unexpectedly. They had flown in service since Janet’s funeral. the Parish of Douglas & Nashwaaksis in October, where his father, Paul, is the rector. Paul and his from the UK as a surprise — and “This is probably a good place wife, Kimberly, took Colin to Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston twice in 2016 for laser brain it was! to start,” he said of the parish. surgery to help combat his gelastic seizures caused by Pallister-Hall Syndrome. For an update on Jonathan was also joined by Having not felt much like Colin, turn to page 7. his wife, Lyn, and their children, writing lately, he began his Ben and Grace, at St. James the sermon by saying, “some of you Less in the Parish of Renforth. might have heard this story.” Bishop David Edwards presided He recounted his experience in his first service since the at the front desk of a Fredericton death of his wife, Janet. hotel last spring when the clerk Sue Henderson welcomed Hallewell continued on page 4

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Community pressured city to act Shelter continued from page 1 not open as planned. to make this happen. Bishop’s At the Q&A, the Action Court is overflowing with joy minds for a while now.” Group outlined how the shelter and warmth tonight.” The Action Group represents could possibly be opened. The And this tweet from Minister about 30 community partners, in- City of Fredericton could declare Carr also announced the happy cluding Fredericton Mayor Mike a local state of emergency, giving end of long and tedious negotia- O’Brien, and they all began work it far more power to act, thus al- tions: to open the building. The date lowing the shelter to open. “I haven’t been a minister for of opening was set for Thursday, “We are imploring mayor very long, but some days are Nov. 29 and the news went out. and council to take exceptional more rewarding than others, be- Mcknight photos That news brought out the measures ... to make this viable,” cause of the hard work of many best in people, who swarmed she said. “This is a crisis. We are in the community, my staff, and to Bishop’s Court with virtually laying this at the feet of mayor the City of Fredericton. Some TOP LEFT: Faith McFarland is interviewed by the media Nov. 29. everything the temporary shelter and council.” who slept in the cold last night TOP RIGHT: Murray and Rose Moore help assemble furniture in would need — snacks, linens, She also urged the commu- are warm and safe tonight. Shel- anticipation of the shelter’s opening. furniture, beds, clothing, clean- nity to pressure the city to act. ter is open!” ABOVE: Bishop’s Court ing supplies, toiletries and so on. “Sometimes decision mak- The bishop had monitored In the meantime, the provincial ers need support to do the right the activity all weekend and was Department of Social Develop- thing,” she said. pleased to finally learn the doors ment announced funding of But later that day, the city would open Saturday night. $82,000 to help with operations. refused and the mayor said he “We as a Diocese have been But by Wednesday, Nov. 28, “never implied” he could skirt able to do something which it became apparent that the rezoning issues. gives a glimpse of the work of Deadline for news and photos property was not properly zoned With nothing resolved, the the Kingdom of God. The way in for the February edition of the and would not open until it went shelter remained closed on which this has gone ahead tells New Brunswick Anglican is Jan. 1. through the process of applying Thursday night. us that it is on God’s heart for Send submissions to gmcknight@ for a temporary variance. Bishop On Friday, with pressure such things to happen. diofton.ca David met with the city and was mounting from the Action “I am glad to be the Bishop in told the next Planning Advisory Group, the public and provincial a church where this type of min- Committee meeting was Dec. 12. MLAs, Fredericton City Coun- istry continues every day, often Thus, plans were on hold cil held an emergency meeting unheralded, but no less vital.” indefinitely. On Thursday, the at noon. It passed a motion to All of this work is merely to day the shelter was supposed suspend the zoning laws for the operate the temporary shelter to open, Faith McFarland, shelter until Dec. 12, the day the until the PAC meets Dec. 12. executive director of the Ac- Planning Advisory Committee The committee could deny www.anglican.nb.ca tion Group, held a Q&A for the meets to debate the temporary the temporary zoning and the media after the news went out variance, as long as the provin- shelter could be closed again. At Official Publication of the Diocese of Fredericton A SECTION OF THE ANGLICAN JOURNAL that the shelter would not open cial government would issue a press time, the meeting had not as planned. letter absolving the city of any yet taken place. The Rt. Rev. David Edwards bishop and Publisher “We [went forward with the responsibility in this action. Assuming the shelter remains shelter] with the reassurance of It wasn’t until 9 p.m. on open, it will need volunteers to Gisele McKnight editor the city,” said Faith at the Q&A. Saturday that the agreements be- welcome guests, prepare light “I think there was an eagerness tween the province and the city snacks, clean and fold laundry, Published 10 times per year. Price of subscription $10.00 and [the mayor] underestimated were finally in place, meaning interact with guests and provide Please send news and photo submissions to the steps involved.” Bishop’s Court was free to open general maintenance. Shifts will 115 Church St., Fredericton, NB E3B 4C8 Faith told the group of an as a temporary shelter that night. vary from 4 – 8 hours in length. 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s I write this, I am They cannot see the new, order to enable a journey more December 30 perfectly aware that I because their understanding and deeply into the love and mercy Parish of probably have no idea experience of the old hides it of God. Hammond River Awhat I am talking about. With from them. In a sense, it was a hard grace. press deadlines, I am sitting at For many of us, New Year’s So, my conclusion at this point January 1 my laptop two weeks to the day bring a sense of optimism. We — and it is very provisional — is Christ Church since Janet died. are going to deal with this or that unwanted newness is about Cathedral Please don’t stop reading. This that part of our lives which we God’s gracious action in my life. is not going to be an emotional find burdensome, trying, or in Even though it is painful, I January 3 - 13 piece outlining my grief, but some cases, downright danger- can view the matters of the past Visit to England it will inevitably touch on my ous. in the context of the hope for thoughts as I try to reframe my Often, habits of the past, the future in order to see his January 14 - 17 life in the light of unwanted people around us or fixed ways grace applied in my continuing House of Bishops circumstances. of thinking prevent us from fol- pilgrimage. I believe it was St. Jerome lowing through on the intention That will require faith, be- January 20 who, when he was on his death- the continuities of former days we have or the opportunities cause it feels very hard to attain Parish of Stanley * bed, called his family members impact our ability to move into which lie before us. at present. to his side, because he wanted The question I have been I take this opportunity to the things which lie ahead. January 22 them “to see how a Christian Consider the disciples after pondering is this: what am I to wish everyone a blessed New should die.” the death of Jesus. In the story of do with my unwanted newness? Year. Bishop’s Counsel In tribute to Janet, I want to Cleopas and his companion on The first thing I know is that say that she showed me how to the road to Emmaus, there is no my situation is not unknown to January 26 do that. Great courage, a little sense of resurrection hope (Luke God. It is not his ideal for me, The Divine Drama - fear and much hope. It was a 24: 13ff), rather they see Jesus’ but because the insult of death St. James, Moncton brave death, trusting in the ministry as a failed messianic has entered creation, it is where promises of Jesus. experiment. I am. January 27 As a New Year dawns, it will Further on in Acts 1, despite The result is the need to dis- Parish of Kent be the first time since 1977 that the “many proofs that he was cern the purpose of God in the Janet has not been in my life. In alive” and his teaching about the midst of the confusion. * confirmation truth, this is in so many ways an Kingdom of God (v3), they still, When we read the book of unwanted newness. in verse 6, have the expectation Job, we discover that God allows Yet it is something which that Jesus is going to bring in an things rather than perpetrates David Edwards is must be embraced. For all of us, earthly kingdom for Israel. them. In Job’s case it was done in Diocesan Bishop of Fredericton.

January — a time for resolutions

good work. As it is written, “He ing. Think about how this project This means your bequest is not sues a tax receipt for the amount scatters abroad, he gives to the would be impacted if you were actual cash but something that received, so no difference there, poor; his righteousness endures not there to help. has appreciated in value such as but in the second case there is no forever.” Making a bequest in your will quoted securities. additional tax liability, thus maxi- can help the parish achieve the If the security is sold and the mizing the estate proceeds. The above quote from the NSRV goals of the project. proceeds are donated and a capi- The table below illustrates this encourages us to give generously. When you are doing this, there tal gain realized, the estate has based on current tax law, if the tax In last month’s stewardship are a number of ways to make this to pay tax on the gain. However, laws change then the calculation column I wrote about the need tax efficient and maximize your if the security is transferred to would be different. It still shows the Michael Briggs to think about making or chang- charitable giving. a charity such as your parish, effectiveness of directed giving. ing your will depending on Make sure your lawyer has a then there is no capital gain tax changing circumstances. clause in the will that bequests to liability for the estate. Michael Briggs is the diocesan stew- January is a time when a lot of charity can be made ‘in specie’. In either case the charity is- ardship officer. He lives in Moncton. 2 Corinthians 9: 6 – 9: The point people make resolutions that will is this: the one who sows spar- improve their lives, whether it is ingly will also reap sparingly, and to exercise more, lose weight, give the one who sows bountifully will up smoking and so on. I would Sell shares, donate cash Donate shares directly also reap bountifully. Each of suggest to you that it is also a time Fair market value $10,000 $10,000 you must give as you have made to act on making or changing up your mind, not reluctantly or your will. Cost basis $2,000 $2,000 under compulsion, for God loves Think on this and pray for Capital gain $8,000 $8,000 a cheerful giver. And God is able God’s guidance as you make Taxable gain $4,000 (50 %) $0 to provide you with every blessing changes to your life and goals. in abundance, so that by always Some of you are in parishes that Tax credit 40% $4,000 $4,000 having enough of everything, you are undertaking some major Tax on gain $2,000 $0 may share abundantly in every projects that you will be support-

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Hallewell continued from page 1 “People aren’t coming for the buildings,” said the bishop. could not find his reservation. “People will come because of After many tries looking inclusion.” for the name David Edwards, The bishop himself has seen she asked, “Is your first name that inclusion in the past few Clockwise from top left: The congregation, family and friends gather around Jonathan Hallewell to bishop?” weeks in coping with Janet’s ill- pray for his new ministry; Bishop David prays over Jonathan; presenting the Rev. Jonathan Hallewell; the He had to explain to her, a ness and subsequent death. worship team of Cynthia and John Cudmore; Sue Henderson welcomes everyone to the service. masters student at the University “I’ve been amazed at the of New Brunswick, that bishop love shown to me,” he said. “It’s was his title. given me an insight into how we “What sort of title is that?” can and should be. Those who The Hallewell ordination — from a different perspective she asked. mourn should be comforted. This was a person with utterly “There are all sorts of people By Eric Phinney the marina, and Val was at Kait’s on hearts. Thank you. no knowledge of the Christian out there mourning, and not house in Saskatchewan. We 4. Throughout the service we world. necessarily the loss of a loved unday morning, Nov. 25, both surfed in on Facebook live were seeing many friends and “We have to recognize where one. We could think of all kinds was a very special morning and were able to experience the visitors participating. There we are,” he said. “The church is of places where people are in the life of our Church, St. service. were clergy, friends and church always on the margins.” thinking they’re lost, hurting. SJames the Less in the Parish of Here are some of my impres- members taking part, each one Referring the Sunday’s read- But we don’t always go out to Renforth. It was the occasion of sions: touching our hearts as we saw ing of Jesus with Pilate, Bishop them.” the ordination to the diaconate 1. It looked like he started taping them pass the wings of the eagle. David said the Romans as well The bishop issued a challenge for Jonathan Hallewell. about an hour before the service 5. Listening to the message by had a complete lack of under- for the Advent season. Jonathan had been wor- began, so I got to hear all of the Bishop (moves diagonally on standing of the role God in the “We too easily forget Advent shipping here for over a year, “pre-service” things, like John the chessboard!) Edwards, was a country they occupied. is not a run-up to Christmas,” he and as the year went on and I and Cynthia practicing, Linda treat. It was an act of great love “Today we find ourselves said. “In liturgical terms it is a announced my retirement, it getting the organ in shape and for David to come and do this so in the same situation,” he said, time of penitence, of waiting for became increasingly clear to me, bits of conversation here and close to the time of Janet’s pass- adding the role of God in our the second coming of Christ. to him and to a bunch of others there. ing. His call to us all was deep lives and in the world is unend- “Let’s consider where we are that he may be called to leader- Yes, the whole world could and practical and very real. ing love. and what it means to be agents ship in ministry at St. James the have been listening! Particularly 6. My last highlight was watch- The bishop cited Victorian of his love, whether he comes Less. moving was seeing and hearing ing people come to the rail churches, specifically their archi- next year or a thousand years For me personally, this was a David and Jonathan rehearsing to receive communion. Very tecture, to make a point. f rom n ow.” great peace, because one of my the vows and generally prepar- emotional. This was the deepest “Victorian churches around Jonathan’s presenters were greatest concerns was, who was ing for what was to take place. moment for me. the world look like fortresses,” David Henderson, David War- going to follow. God is the god 2. Next was Susan’s introduc- The eagle’s wings witnessed he said. “That’s not accidental. ren and the Rev. Mary Anne of all provision and he has done tion. It gave me great hope that most of the congregation come They illustrated the solidity of Langmaid. After the service, this and not ourselves. the parish still has the call and forward, kneel and then receive faith, but the message was that everyone was invited to share To be able to watch this event character of Christ and is full of the bread and wine. As the one people were to be held at bay.” lunch in the hall. actually take place was one of the spirit. who did this for over 20 years, He told the story of his friend, Jonathan has several years of the miracles of modern technol- Susan, you were true to form it stirred deep memories and Bishop Gavin Reid. When meet- ministry experience as a pastor ogy. and so sensitive to the people emotions. ing with adult confirmation with Vineyard and community Earlier I had suggested to and to the Holy Spirit as you In a few minutes, I board a candidates, he always asked why churches in the United King- Jonathan that it would be a introduced the service and plane and fly to Toronto to chair they began attending church. dom and Canada as well as a lay great blessing to us to be able to prayed. I am very proud of you. meetings with Wycliffe Canada ‘The doors’ was repeatedly their minister in Anglican churches in watch on video, so he taped an 3. Of course next we were and then on Thursday Val and answer. Finally he asked why. the UK. old iPhone to the “wings of the hearing John and Cynthia lead I both return to Tevah, our sail- The glass doors on the He earned a BSc in political eagle” — something prophetic worship. The song selection and boat, and head south. churches meant they could see science from the University of about that no doubt! leading were, as usual, done with in. What they saw was not a Southampton and has completed I was on my way to a new excellence and sensitivity, leav- The Rev. Eric Phinney was rector church but a community, and post graduate leadership and local church plant here in North ing lots of room for the spirit to in the Parish of Renforth from they wanted to come and be part theology training. Charleston, South Carolina from speak and leave an impression 1998 until his retirement in 2018. of it.

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j a n e t e d w a r d s’ f u n e r a l ‘Her faith did not waiver’: Janet Edwards laid to rest

By Gisele McKnight

The life and witness of Janet Edwards were celebrated Nov. 13 at her church, Christ the King, in the Parish of Fundy and the Lakes in East Saint John. Special guests included the Most Rev. Robert Harris, Roman Catholic Bishop of Saint John; the Rt. Revs. Bill Hockin and Claude Miller, retired bishops; the Ven. Paul Feheley, principal secretary to the Primate; and the Most Rev. Fred Hiltz, Primate of Canada. Janet was the wife of David Edwards, bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Fredericton. She died Nov. 7 after a brief illness. Canon Leo Martin, her priest and her friend, welcomed the overflowing crowd and noted an mcknight photos email from Janet’s father in the UK. “His thoughts are with us at this time,” said Leo. “At this very moment at their church, St. Mary’s, Swanage, they are having a prayer service in memory of Janet.” The readers were Harold Mc- Innis and Cheryl Jacobs. Shawn Branch, former head of Threshold Ministries, was a friend and colleague of Janet’s who’d known her for more than 17 years. Janet volunteered at the Diocesan Resource Centre in the Threshold building and was a rebecca ellis photo long-time evangelist in Thresh- TOP LEFT: Janet Edwards. Photo taken Dec. 24, 2017. old Ministries. TOP RIGHT: Visitation took place Nov. 12 at Stone Shawn offered a “reflection” Church in Saint John, where Bishop David served for 11 because Janet said “I was not to years. eulogize her,” he said. ABOVE: Janet’s ashes will be interred at a later date. Her heart was as big as the outdoors and she was an advocate for everyone she met, including him as a student un- der her tutelage. She took care got on my hands and knees and Janet. a promised resurrection.” neth Claxton and the late Grace of her students by encouraging walked the aisle with a child on “I saw such strong similari- Ruby Ranson, a friend of Cooper. them when they were troubled, my back. That was 13 years ago ties,” he said. “They both lived Bishop David’s from his time as Janet worked as a high school he said, including himself in that and the people of this parish a life of good works. They were rector at Stone Church, offered teacher in the UK before im- group. haven’t forgotten!” two woman who, at the time of a thank you from Janet’s two migrating to Canada in 1998. She led bible studies at her Shawn listed some of Janet’s death, were dearly missed. And brothers who made trips from She then served in the Church church, where she was parish traits: She corrected him when both knew that death was not France and Britain to see their Army (Threshold Ministries) evangelist, and she delighted in he was wrong; she loved her par- the end.” sister in hospital. and at the Coverdale Centre in the scriptures. ish; she loved her Thursday visits Leo and Janet often visited They asked that she con- Saint John. “She would get all excited, with Leo; and she loved David. the sick, but she revealed that vey their appreciation for the Janet is survived by her loving like a kid on Christmas morn- “If that was not evident, it she had a hard time connecting “tremendous compassion, husband, David; father, Ken; her ing, when she’d found a new became so in the journey of with dementia patients. After food, prayers and love they saw brothers Michael and Paul; sister insight,” said Shawn. the past couple of weeks in the one visit, where Leo took the extended to their sister. Their Sarah; aunts Beryl and Pamela But Janet had an alter-ego, a hospital,” said Shawn. “Love lead, she had this to say: ‘You re- desire is for that support to be as well as many cousins in the puppet named Peter, a part of that was funny, pure, full of joy, ally know how to talk to people continued to David.” United Kingdom. her and David’s puppet ministry. full of sorrow. Her faith did not with dementia. You can relate to Bishop David was the cel- Janet is also survived by her “When Peter popped out, I waiver.” them.’ ebrant during the Eucharist. stepmother Elizabeth Claxton think it was the true essence of Leo was the second to offer a “To this day I don’t know The Primate offered the closing and her stepfather Derek Mar- Janet,” he said. “A different side reflection, at Janet’s request. what she meant by that!” he said. blessing. Afterwards, the parish tin. She was predeceased by her came out.” As he searched his mind, his Leo offered those gathered hosted a reception in the hall. mother, Grace. On a Palm Sunday, Janet had files and the scriptures, he found comfort by saying, “We will Janet passed away at the Saint Visitation took place at Stone Peter the puppet, and a toddler, the story of Dorcas, also known dearly miss our good friend, but John Regional Hospital at the Church on Nov. 12. Her ashes but she needed a donkey. as Tabitha, in the book of Acts, we know Janet now rests from age of 65. Born in London, UK, will be interred at a later date. “She ‘chose’ me,” he said. “I which most reminded him of her labours. We have the hope of she was a daughter of J. Ken-

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The Rev. Mary Anne Langmaid in her new alb, with her congregation surrounding her praying for her, and with her sisters, Suzanne Langmaid and Beth Hicks. An anniversary in the Parish of St. George

Parish surprises and her appointment as rector by the Rev. John Galbraith, Anne as if they were pictures said Mary Anne. of the parish. who has known Mary Anne on a wall. “People shared stories of Mary Anne The service started off nor- since high school. The service Mary Anne’s family present- how God has changed their Langmaid with mally with Mary Anne saying ended with a powerful session ed her with a new alb. When lives through me as His vessel. a prayer and when she opened of prayer over Mary Anne. she was first ordained, she was What an honour to be able a celebration to her eyes, the warden Lisa Cheny She was moved by the out- given an alb like the one in the to see the fruit, and I have mark 20 years of informed Mary Anne that her flowing of love that was shown photo by the ladies of St. Paul’s been able to be a part. We do service was being hi-jacked. her, and also by the number of Valley Church in Saint John not know what God is doing ordination Members of the congrega- people that came from outside but it was lost in the fire when through us. by beth hicks tion told stories of how Mary the parish to celebrate with her. St. Mark’s Church burned. “I would love for everyone Anne has affected their lives. Following the service, there She was thrilled to get it. to have that glimpse. It is a On Oct. 28, the Parish of St. Joni Richardson presented a was a potluck lunch in the The flowers were from the chil- huge encouragement... George held a surprise celebra- slide show with many exam- church hall complete with a dren of the Sunday school. “[This] has encouraged me tion to mark the 20th anniver- ples of Mary Anne conducting fun picture wall where mem- “It was a truly overwhelm- in my walk with God. I am so sary of the ordination of the various services over the years. bers of the congregation had ing celebration for me. I cried truly grateful for all that took Rev. Mary Anne Langmaid The sermon was preached their pictures taken with Mary through most of the service,” place.”

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c o l i n r a n s o n An update on Colin

TOP LEFT: Colin, middle, with his sister, Rachel and big brother, Isaac, all ready for school.

ABOVE: Colin gets a quick try-out on the violin.

LEFT: Colin in a Halifax hotel planning a day of By Kimberly Ranson There have been many mo- Halloween, but in the end he adventure during a visit ments in his life that we have went trick or treating with his to the IWK Children’s Editor’s note: Colin Ranson, son worried about his memory friends and got excited at each Hospital. of the Rev. Paul & Kimberly or the toll the seizures were door like any other child. Ranson (Parish of Douglas & taking on his brain, and we are He got tired before most Naskwaaksis), was born with always alert to the potential of the other kids though, and Pallister-Hall Syndrome, a rare for cognitive decline due to his opted to head home a little genetic defect that included a condition, but he is doing so early where he very excit- tumour on his hypothalamus. well that we are thrilled and edly dumped out his loot and It caused gelastic seizures rejoice in every new letter or looked it all over. — anywhere from a dozen to sight word he learns — and so He then traded in all of his a hundred giggling seizures does he! treats for a Toy Story watch he every day —plus behavioural The ability to learn is a had wanted. We had originally kimberly ranson photos outbursts he could not control beautiful thing. Don’t ever take planned on giving away the before treatment took place. it for granted. candy but he gets such great Colin underwent two laser Colin is also learning to joy out of picking out items for brain surgeries at Texas Chil- improve his speech with the each person in the house to eat dren’s Hospital in Houston in help of speech training he each day that we kept it! (I’ll 2016. Because of the huge cost receives at school. He is good sacrifice my waistline to see of the surgeries, travel and ac- at reminding mommy and this kid smile any day!) commodations, the call went daddy that he has to practice I’m pretty sure he gets more out around the diocese and his homework. excitement and fulfillment seeing the seizure control we direction. Do we stop the diet more than $170,000 was raised Celebrations can be chal- out of sharing than he would had at the start of the diet. and risk losing clarity? Do to help get the family to Hous- lenging when you are on a if he could eat it. He’s truly an It’s discouraging to say the we change to a modified diet ton. medical diet, but Colin handles amazing kid. least, but it wasn’t 100 per that would be less strict but Colin continues on the path it better than any adult ever As for seizures, he’s back cent unexpected since gelastic hopefully maintain clarity? Do to recovery. could. He has shown incred- to having them daily with the seizures are known for being we try a new medication? Do ible strength, self-control, and odd day or two when we don’t difficult to treat. we look for additional surgical s usual, we blinked and even pure joy with food! see any. We still believe the diet has opinions? months have gone by! He celebrated his 5th One day last month he had been beneficial for him. He Or perhaps we just wait. Colin has started kin- birthday this fall with a spe- quite a few and we had to give continues to be more engaged Until the new year I think we Adergarten and is doing really cially prepared cheesecake him additional medication. in the world around him and will maintain what we are do- well! He loves his teachers and and handled Halloween like a The IWK Hospital increased overall clearer in his thoughts ing. We will rest and we will seems to really enjoy learning champ! his diet ratio and upped his and communications. So...we pray. And we will hope 2019 and reciting the latest class- We tossed around a lot of calorie intake, but even though wait. will be the year he finds free- room rules and songs for us. thoughts on how to handle he remains in ketosis, we aren’t We wait and we pray for dom from these seizures.

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leFt: retired BishoP Bill hoCkin during his Advent Talk entitled The Charlie Brown Club. ABOVE:: Advent Talks is in its 19th year and it still draws a large crowd. RIGHT: The Rev. Canon Albert Snelgrove during his Nov. 26 presentation calledLonely No More.

mcknight photos advent talks a highlight of the new church year

By gisele MckNighT ment of a bucket list,” said Albert. “what it’s no accident that the baby in the On Dec. 3, Bishop Bill spoke, entitled, comes such a child as this welcomes me.’ church was next to the school, so they And I just thank you, father, for ment, did a lot of research on children. are my hopes? what do i want out of it?” manger was called emmanuel — christ “The charlie Brown club.” There is one later in the chapter, Jesus takes a had an after-school program called The making me me.” One day as a child, she came home Advent Talks I we even invite children to write down with us. The book of Matthew ends with more chance to attend on Dec. 10. long- child, even though the disciples said charlie Brown club. “Now that’s great theology — deep quite indignant at her parents. ‘why retired Bishop Bill hockin kicked off their christmas ‘bucket list’ to santa. But Jesus on the mountain, saying, ‘i am time Advent Talks speaker Dr. Barry there was no time for children, and said Once a week, 60 kids would come for and simple, rather than shallow and didn’t you tell me about god? That his long-running Advent Talks series some letters reveal much more than a with you always.’ craig will fly in from london, Ont. to ‘unless you become like this child, you bible stories, songs, crafts and snacks, complex,” he said. “And it all comes he made me and all the world?’ she by wearing a necklace of lit christmas list of wants: “lonely no more is a gift we receive deliver a talk entitled, “A grace with will not enter the kingdom of go d .’ all put on by a parish team. Bill was in- from children.” discovered that none of her circle of bulbs. Dear santa, i want us to be a happy of his mysterious presence,” he said. “it’s great Benefits.” Bishop Bill told the story of listening trigued by the two men on television at what does a child teach us about how friends knew about god either. After that flashy start, he welcomed family together. Dear santa, My name is also a challenge that we can make a dif- to The current on cBc radio, when the time who he thought he could learn to live? First, that we are social beings. “we need to give young children a the large crowd, noting, “we’ve been Amy and my health has not been great. ference to others.” Advent Talks 2 Anna Maria Tremonti interviewed a yale from: Mr. rogers and Mr. Dressup. That “it’s good and essential to have narrative for spirituality,” said Bill. going many years on this series and we Dear santa, when you’re visiting all the Albert ended his talk with a remark- The second of three in the Advent Talks psychology professor about her popular led to ernie coombs — Mr. Dressup — friends,” he said. “Being alone is not fun.” The third lesson we can learn thank you for that.” houses, could you take all the guns and able story from cBc’s Morningside series took place Monday, Dec. 3 at the course called “The Psychology of the coming to his parish for two shows. Bill described a classroom project from children is to never stop asking he introduced the rev. canon Albert hide them at the North Pole. program hosted by Peter gzowski. crowne Plaza in Fredericton. good li fe .” “i learned a lot from these men: how where a mother and infant come to mid- questions. he recalled his own deep, snelgrove, who serves in the Parish of “it’s not just visions of sugar plums,” On the program, Peter played a pow- Advent Talks is in its 19th year in the This course brags an enrolment to talk to children about what they need- dle school to teach empathy and help spiritual question to his mother: what New Maryland, as a friend and brother he said. “These children long for a better erful piece of music and told listeners he city, led by retired Bishop Bill hockin of 1,200 students a year. Presumably, ed to hear from adults,” he said. curb bullying. The students watch and is this life for? her answer: This life is in christ. Albert’s talk was entitled bucket list.” wanted them to stop and dance right at and hosted by the Fredericton chris- students at yale are well-off, since tuition he noted the 2018 universal Pictures interact with the baby, noting its growth all about preparing us for the next life, lonely No More. Albert reminded those gathered that moment. A while later, a letter from tian Forum. Bill’s talk was entitled “The is around $53,000 a year, so it’s not as if film called won’t you Be My Neighbour and progress with each visit. about how we care for others. Advent Talks takes place at the that the first issue that came up in the a listener was read on the program. charlie Brown clu b.” they lack anything materially. so why are — a movie about the life of Fred rogers One day a boy named Darrell asked Bill ended with a story of a friend crowne Plaza in Fredericton on three garden of eden — the first deep need — The writer, a woman, said Peter have you ever heard people say they accessing a course on happiness? and his television show. to hold the baby, which was disconcert- who visited a classroom of special consecutive Mondays during the noon had to do with an emptiness, a longing would not realize this, but that piece “christmas is for children?” he asked. Among other things, the course David Brooks, in the New york ing to the mother, since Darrell was not needs children the week before christ- hour. Albert noted this is the 19th year for friendship because Adam was alone. of music was very dear to her and her “That you can’t enjoy christmas fully preaches the need for human connec- Times, commented on the movie, a model student. But she let him. mas. The assignment was to draw that the Fredericton christian Forum, “Too many people dismiss bible husband. until you have children of your own? tion — not digital connectedness. reminding readers that Mr. rogers was Darrell took the baby over to a corner christmas. the host group, has provided this gift to stores as dusty old myths, but the cry of ‘it was our song. we always danced “i used to fight that. No, i said. “These 20-somethings are well- a Presbyterian minister which helped and snuggled him for a few minutes. One boy had a black marker and the community. loneliness is real,” he said. to it. you had no way of knowing my christmas is for all of us. Though per- connected, but that level is not working form his approach to his show. Then he returned and asked the mother. filled the page with angry lines and cir- christmas is a favourite holiday for even the surgeon-general of the husband had just died two months ago.’ haps i was fearing i’d be out of a job if i for them and there is something missing Brooks wrote, “and here is the radi- “if nobody ever loved you, do you think cles, which unnerved Bill’s friend. after Albert. united states noted one of the great epi- she was driving on the 401 in Ontario didn’t say that!” from their lives,” he said. calism that infused the show: that the you could still be a good father?” all, it didn’t look much like christmas. “i confess to you i love christmas,” he demics of the country is loneliness. when she heard the music, but stopped But christmas is about a child. Bill told the crowd that he looked at child is closer to god than the adults; After the fatal tragedy in humboldt, later, the teacher hung all the art work said. “i try to get as much of it as i can Despite never before being so con- her car, rolled down the window, got “we are introduced to the son of god his phone a few days ago discovering that the sick are closer than the healthy; sask. last spring, sheldon kennedy, a on the wall, and it was then that the man — concerts, parties, gatherings, worship, nected with electronic devices, we have out and danced. A police officer hap- as a child,” he said. “The Messiah didn’t that four people had unfriended him that the poor are closer than the rich; hockey player who was abused by a saw the boy’s completed drawing. shortbread cookies.” never been more detached from each pened by at the same time. he stopped come to planet earth as an adult, as a overnight. and the marginalized are closer than the coach, spoke at the service. “The black was still there, but in the Albert noted Bill’s title for this year’s other. A 2004 survey asked respondents and asked what she was doing, so she sophisticated person.” That’s quite a feat considering he’s not celebrated.” ‘People will be happy again, but it middle was a bright yellow circle. he series: A Better Bucket list, saying it’s ‘how many people do you have in your explained. instead he came as a helpless baby on Facebook. laugh as he did, that same At the charlie Brown club, they had takes work,’ he said. ‘it means asking for had written ‘christmas by kevin.’ There been 10 years since the hollywood life to discuss important issues with?’ ‘you have no way of knowing this, but soon under threat and at the mercy of a message might be devastating to a young many favourite songs, but the Butterfly help.’ was the light in the midst of a dark movie starring Jack Nicholson and Mor- One-quarter said zero. the police officer started dancing with frighteningly high infant mortality rate. person whose self-worth relies heavily song still stands out for Bill. The second thing kids teach us is that w or l d .” gan Freeman who were both very ill and “The first issue in the paradise of the me,’ she said. Beyond the stories of Jesus as a child, on social media. “You gave me a heart, they are spiritual beings, much more The third and final Advent Talk, by still had things they wanted to do before garden of eden was loneliness, and it “lonely no more!” said Albert, who Jesus the man seemed to have a heart looking back on his long ministry, you gave me a smile. naturally spiritual than adults usually are. Dr. Barry craig and entitled A Grace dying — hence, the bucket list. continues to be a mark in the digital then prayed a fervent prayer for the for children. in the gospel of Mark, he some of Bill’s happiest times were in You gave me Jesus; Maria Montessori, the italian educa- With Great Benefits, was scheduled for “christmas as a season has an ele- age,” he said. lonely this christmas season. hugged a child and said ‘whoever wel- children’s ministry. in one town, the you made me your child. tor who spawned an educational move- Dec. 10, after the press deadline.

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Medley tea made more accessible

The first Medley Tea at Christ Church Cathedral was a great success. The hard work in preparation was well worth the effort. The organizing team greeted 26 ladies and one gentleman to the tea. Hank Williams, the Cathedral’s gifted verger, donned his cassock and greeted everyone at the West Door, taking their coats and welcoming them to the tea. There were several new members of the Cathedral who attended, as well as several ladies from St. Anne’s Court. These ladies could not attend previous Thursday Teas at the hall due to accessibility issues. This was a first run for the Health Ministry Team, and for the most part the Tea went smoothly. They had to quickly set up an additional card table and place settings due to the numbers.

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Meet your Diocesan Council members

Diocesan Council members terms of hierarchy, but also in employees with supportive were asked to answer the ways that ideas, listening and counseling. At times I was following questions: What decision-making came about. a leader, often a teacher but is your background and/ It has been refreshing to me mostly a collaborative cheer- or career, and how has that to see the great care taken in leader. prepared you for your work all kinds of different situations When I began working on on DC? Why did you decide and opportunities, so that God Diocesan Council, I asked to Chris Hayes Kathy Asch to become involved with DC? may be honoured in the best work on the Human Resources Who is Jesus to you? What is way we can. Committee. I never expected your hope for the diocese? I serve in the Parish of Salis- to continue ‘working’ in this to New Brunswick after 36 ful, kind, inclusive, loving, bury & Havelock. field after I retired, but I years of living and working believing, grateful and dutiful Rev. Chris Hayes Jesus, to me, is Teacher, suspected it was the best use in Ontario, I came back to Christian lives. Jesus is guid- Before becoming a priest, Encourager, Challenger, and of my interpersonal skills; and my home parish of St. Luke’s, ing me today — helping me most of my working life was Mentor. He is Lord of my life, I knew I did not belong on Woodstock. find my way to grace, helping spent in the retail bookstore and guide to all I do. Finance! Within minutes, it seemed, me as I try to be stronger and industry, in sales, merchan- My hope for the Diocese is Diocesan Council work I was singing in the choir again helping me live the Marks of dising and store layout, that we can learn to actively involves good listening skills, and on Vestry! After a few Mission. working in stores in N.B. and live as Christians wherever we problem solving/decision mak- years being home and involved For the diocese, I pray Ontario. find ourselves, at any time, and ing, building rapport, commu- again in our church, for healthy growth, both in Some of this, along with that we can be examples to the nication — even assertiveness I agreed to the idea of parishes and in the minds of my life in leadership in the world of what being a Chris- at times. serving on Diocesan Council. people in our parishes — the Church, has helped me to tian can really be like, replac- The council is a leadership (OK…I was gently ambushed!) kind that comes from coop- look at topics/issues from ing negative stereotypes with team of individuals, all bring- Every meeting, and every time eration, patience, listening several points of view, and real, lived-out examples. ing their unique attributes to I prepare for the meetings, I with all your heart, under- find validity in many ideas assist in the functioning of the hope I am contributing a bit to standing and commitment. from many different perspec- Kathy Asch Diocese. I feel very blessed to the council’s valuable work. I pray we can attract more tives. Listening to customers I spent over 25 years work- be working with them; and Who is Jesus to me? God’s young people with families seeking particular kinds of ing in career information and I believe the thousands of son – my first teacher. Like to come to our churches in books for people, conflict resources as an employment interactions I have had with many of us, I began loving him our diocese. I pray we always resolution, and other topics specialist, supporting human people in employment work- when I was a little girl, learn- remember God’s love when have been present surpris- resources teams in achieving places during my career, are ing from him, and about him, diocesan work is being done. ingly often! their best employment solu- informing me in the work we during my Sunday school days. As active and encouraging Diocesan Council seemed tions. do together, for the benefit of Jesus continued for me, in Council members, we can to be a way in which I could My days involved recruit- the people of our Diocese. the lives my mother and father, demonstrate missional living understand the workings of ing and retention, developing Why did I decide to become lived and shared with my three and realize my hope for our the Diocese better, not just in training options and guiding involved? When I returned sisters and me – purpose- Diocese.

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h i s t o r y Assassination of an Archbishop

By Bobbie Ann Cole

Late on a winter’s afternoon just after Christmas in 1170, the Archbishop of Canterbury, Thomas Becket, was murdered in his own cathedral. It would turn out to be the making of the cathedral and of the city. Following an argument out- side, four knights of King Hen- ry the Second burst into the Bobbie Ann Cole cathedral, brandishing swords and demanding, “Where is spread that, within three short Thomas Becket, traitor to the years, the Pope canonized him. king and to the realm?” Pilgrims flooded to Thomas’ ABOVE: The remains — perhaps of Thomas — in the crypt. It was Dec. 29th at about five simple coffin in the crypt. p.m. and the monks’ evensong It had portholes each side LEFT: King Henry the Eighth was just ending; evensong for so that they could reach in and the public was about to begin. touch — or even kiss — his re- BELOW: Depicted in stained glass, a healed pilgrim gives thanks Thomas, at prayer, got to mains, under the watchful eyes at Thomas’s original tomb in the crypt. Miracle Windows 12th his feet, shouting insults. There of the monks, who ensured do- century was a scuffle in full view of ev- nations were left in the green eryone. Though Thomas then box that sat on top. adopted a submissive posture, Relics of his bones and the knights’ blows were already drops of his blood fetched high raining down. prices across Europe. Churches As he crumpled, a knight’s of St. Thomas sprang up every- sword broke in two, slicing where. off the top of his head. Brains So appalled were the people spilled from the wound, across by the wanton murder of the floor. With a snarled, “This Thomas that King Henry was one won’t get up again,” the forced to punish the perpetra- knights made their getaway. tors. He sent them as penitents Was this an attempted arrest to the Holy Land, where it that went horribly wrong or seems none survived beyond a premeditated murder? A few few years. days before, the king had burst He was also obliged to

out: “What miserable drones make a public display of grief bobbie ann cole photos and traitors have I nourished himself: fasting and barefoot, and promoted to my realm, he walked through Canterbury who fail to serve their lord, to Thomas’s tomb, with monks treated with such shame- whipping him, there to kneel ful contempt by a low-born in reverential prayer. clerk?” A magnificent new cha- Eager to impress their sov- pel at the eastern end of the ereign and knowing he meant cathedral was built to receive the Archbishop of Canterbury, Thomas’s permanent tomb. the knights scrambled imme- Work was begun in 1174 and diately. his remains were finally trans- Geoffrey Chaucer wrote about finance the beautiful gothic him, ahead of the raid. And Thomas was once the king’s lated up to his tomb bejewelled some of the bawdier ones in cathedral we see today. where else to but inside his Chancellor. The two had with gemstones in 1220. his Canterbury Tales of 1392. Thomas was gone. And own cathedral? We shall never been great friends, hunting Flanked by steep stairs, But it all came to an abrupt there the story should end. His know for sure. and feasting together. He had Trinity Chapel is visible on end in 1538, when another bones were destroyed by the However, a red light burns seemed the perfect choice for high, upon entering the nave. King Henry, this one the king’s men, or so they claimed. there. Just in case. Archbishop of Canterbury The altar beneath its Redemp- eighth — he of the six wives — Except that, in the 1950s, a Bobbie Ann Cole is a Christian in 1161, when the previous tion Window, that depicts the made Protestantism the official member of the cathedral clergy book coach and author of incumbent died. events of Easter through to faith of England and did away had a vision that Thomas’s two Amazon #1 bestselling But he would not be the Pentecost, once housed the with idols like saints’ tombs, remains were in the crypt. He memoirs available through tame puppet Henry thought. sliced-off crown of Thomas’s particularly the kind of saints searched and indeed found Amazon and Lighthouse Bible Thomas turned to the Pope, to head. who bucked their monarchs as bones, but there was no way Bookstore in Fredericton. She God and to penitence. A hair The Miracle Windows on Thomas had. of establishing they were is a former resident of the shirt, riddled with lice, was either side tell the stories of The king’s men ransacked Thomas’s; not even today, since Parish of Pennfield. She and found beneath the layers of his miraculous healings that took the tomb and carried away the Archbishop had no descen- her husband, Butch, now live in clothing. place during his 50 years in the some twenty-four wagon-loads dants. Canterbury, UK, where she is an Almost immediately after crypt. of gold, riches accumulated Aware of King Henry’s assistant guide at the Cathedral. his death, rumours of miracles Even more pilgrims from the pilgrims, although plans, the monks of 1538 could Contact her by email bobbie. flew. They became so wide- thronged. Over centuries. some of their donations helped well have decided to move [email protected].

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b e l l s f o r p e a c e

Photos by Armin Hackelsperger

Tolling the In Woodstock We tolled and we prayed. Twenty-two people gathered at St. Luke’s, Woodstock, at sunset on Nov. 11, and 21 people tolled the bell 100 times for peace, beginning at church 5:02 p.m. marking the 100th anniversary of Armistice, at the end of the First World War. bells for peace St. Luke’s joined many churches across Canada, emulating the moment in 1918 when church bells across Europe tolled as four years of war had come to an end. The church bells were originally silenced during the First World War to avoid bringing attention to the towns in the war zone. Once the war ended, the church bells rang again. On Nov. 11, 1918, when the news of the armistice broke, churches across Europe spontaneously rang their bells and now, 100 years later, we have done the same to honour the more than 66,000 Canadians killed, 172,000 wounded and those who survived. Thank you to everyone who came to take part in this historic event: Richard and Alyson Wetmore; Meg Wetmore and her children Willow, Sully, and Howie; Tom & Thora Porter (Silver Cross Mother), and their son, Danny, visiting from Florida; Nancy English and her grandson Laim and Liam’s friend Hunter; Judi Anderson, Emily Clark, Armin Hackelsperger and Rev. Shirley Noseworthy, Aaron Bouma, Pat Margison (Parish of Richmond), Neil, Heather and Iain Downey visiting from Dartmouth, NS; and Marylin Sherman. (Submitted by the Rev. Shirley Noseworthy)

Editor’s note: Bells also tolled in the parishes of Derby & Blackville, Richmond, St. Andrews, Restigouche, Moncton (St. George’s), St. Peters, and beyond.

In Westcock

On Sunday, Nov. 11 at sundown, the bell in the belfry of St. Ann’s Church in Westcock, N.B. (Parish of Sackville) rang out across the area. Fifteen congregation members, spanning three generations, took turns pulling the rope 10 times for a total of 100 peals. The initiative of the Royal Canadian Legion and sanctioned by the Anglican Church of Canada was to mark the 100 year anniversary of the armistice of the First World War. Seen here at left is Connie Carter ringing the bell.

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a r o u n d t h e d i o c e s e

AST marks a milestone Nov.8, 2018 will be forever April said. “In a culture where marked as a milestone in the that sense of belonging has story of Atlantic School of been lost, the only way to be Theology. safe is to divide and polarize On that day, the founders of ourselves. In a world which is AST re-committed to an ongo- increasingly divided, it is ever ing relationship with the uni- important to make an effort to versity they had the foresight come together.” to create almost 50 years ago. Well said, April. Well done, At a Thursday chapel to those who had the cour- service which was both the age to come together to form regular gathering of com- AST those many decades ago. munity and at the same time, And well done, too – and deep a remarkable and historic gratitude – to the founding celebration, representatives of parties for their renewed and the founding parties put pen to ongoing commitment to AST, a covenantal document which which continues to be Canada’s strengthens and sustains the only fully-integrated ecumeni- bond between all parties now cal school of theology. and far into the future. In this increasingly divided The significance of that world, we give thanks for the shared bond, and indeed of shared commitment of our the diversity of faith traditions Anglican, Roman Catholic, which is central to AST’s char- and United Church (Pine Hill) acter, was captured by student founders to AST and to our April Hart in her sermon dur- mission of shaping faithful and ing the service. effective leaders and under- “Human beings desire deep- standing among communities ly to belong to one another,” of faith.

Heather Baird Perritt photo author talks

Author Talks in the Parish of New Maryland featured Ian Baird on Nov. 21. Ian lives in Fredericton where he is a PhD student in military and religious history at the University of New Brunswick. During the First World War, Canada raised over 619,000 men and women for military service, over 41 per cent of whom were Anglicans. New Brunswick’s provincial battalions were also disproportionately comprised of Anglican men. This success, due in large ast photo part to the untiring efforts of the Church’s clergymen, was the subject of his presentation. Ian’s Masters thesis, For God and Empire: War Sermons and Voluntary Enlistment Among New Seated: David Griffiths (Chair, AST Board of Governors). Brunswick’s Anglicans in the Great War, 1914 Through 1917, is available online at: https:// Standing (l to r): Neale Bennet (AST President), Ron Cutler unbscholar.lib.unb.ca/islandora/object/unbscholar%3A9253. In the photo are David Perritt, (Archbishop of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island, Ian Baird and the Rev. Canon Ross Hebb. Metropolitan of the Ecclesiastical Province of Canada), Anthony Mancini (Archbishop of Halifax-Yarmouth), Bonnie Fraser (Chair, Pine Hill Divinity Hall Board of Governors).

Episcopal Save these May dates! Announcements • Clergy Spouses’ Retreat takes place May 2-4. Watch for details.

• Teens Encounter Christ (TEC) May 18-21 at Camp Medley. TEC is... A three-day weekend retreat free from the pressures of school and work for ages 16 - 21. Music, worship, fun living with The Rev. Robert Lang- The Rev. Jonathan Hallewell others and with Christ in a Christian community. maid has been appointed has been appointed deacon-in- rector of the Parish of St. charge of the Parish of Ren- • Bishop’s Pilgrimage May 29-June 12 in the Margaret’s in Fredericton, forth, effective Nov. 25, 2018, Archdeaconries of Saint John and Kingston & the Kennebecasis effective Feb. 1. He leaves the following his ordination to the Parish of Gondola Point. diaconate. WATCH FOR MORE DETAILS SOON!

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m o t h e r s’ u n i o n

Report from the Mothers’ Union Biennial Conference

by bonnie greenwood much greater risk of victimiza- tion as adults and men in this Neither snow, nor ice pellets, situation have a far greater nor freezing rain could keep (2x+) likelihood of perpetrat- all of the registered partici- ing abuse themselves. pants away from the Cana- The United Nations 16 dian Mothers’ Union Biennial Days of Activism Against Conference at Villa Madonna Gender-Based Violence is an Retreat House in international campaign that Rothesay Nov. 16-18. takes place each year from Some of us arrived a day early Nov. 25 (International Day for to get ahead of the storm and the Elimination of Violence others arrived a day later in Against Women) until Dec. 10

its aftermath. The snow on (International Human Rights submitted photos the tree branches on Saturday Day). morning created a glistening Throughout the campaign, winter wonderland. Mothers’ Union members join Our conference program on with others globally to raise Familes Fund. the church community. His the boat” theme which we first Friday evening was a mov- awareness of, and to advocate She spoke of life in the interactive delivery of valu- heard in his message to us at ing presentation by VP Shara for an end to, gender-based north, which included the able tips and observations was the Canadian Council installa- Golden on the topic of gender- violence in all forms and in all hardships of the cold, the conveyed with great talent and tion in Riverview in May 2017, based violence, both around societies. expense of goods from the wit and gave us all food for Canon Tom again extended the world and here in Canada. At the conclusion of Shara’s south, and the loneliness that thought. the challenge to us, reminding The stories and statistics she presentation, members were someone who counsels others A silent auction was held on us that we are called to get out shared were disturbing and asked to write a prayer on a must endure. Saturday evening, which was of the boat, be on the water, haunting. small note to attach to the She explained the mandate a fundraiser for the Mothers’ take risks, and venture out to UN Women reports that 4.5 Prayer Tree in the Chapel. of the Council of the North Union Travel Fund. This was share God’s message with the million people worldwide are Bishop David Edwards then and the many challenges it followed by a rousing game wider world. victims of forced sexual exploi- led us in the service of Com- faces. She told us that closing of Mothers’ Union Jeopardy. This supported our confer- tation and that 98 per cent of pline and we were all very churches was not a viable op- With a bag of prizes on the ence theme which was “Our these are women. More than pleased that he could join us. tion for the north, as so much line for the winning team, the God is on the Move.” The 700 million women alive in the On Saturday morning, Pres- of the work that clergy does is competitive spirit of the four offering at our closing service world today were married as ident Alice Kennedy got the outside church walls and is the teams was out in full force and was in support of the Northern children. business meeting underway result of trusting community the game was a big hit. Clergy Families Fund. The organization USAID with a firm smack of the gavel. relationships. The conference closed on Our next gathering for states that 60 million girls are After efficiently dealing with She also shared many hu- Sunday with a Eucharistic Canadian Mothers’ Union sexually assaulted at or on the items on the agenda, we morous stories of everyday life Service led by our Canadian members Canada-wide will their way to school each year. divided into four small groups growing up in Teslin and her Mothers’ Union Chaplain, be our National Conference According to the Family Vio- to discuss the assigned topics: love for that community where Canon Tom Stradwick. Con- planned for Fredericton in the lence Prevention Fund, grow- our newsletter, website and she and her husband plan to tinuing on the “getting out of spring of 2020. ing up in a violent home may inclusion of lone members. retire. be a terrifying and traumatic Our Saturday afternoon Our second presenter was experience that can affect program featured two presen- Shawn Branch, Parish Devel- every aspect of a child’s life, tations. One speaker was the opment Officer for the Diocese growth and development. Venerable Sarah Usher from of Fredericton, who spoke Women who experience physi- Whitehorse, Yukon, co-ordi- to us about Christian leader- cal abuse as children are at a nator of the Northern Clergy ship both inside and outside

TOP: Singing God Is On The Move together

RIGHT: Five MU presidents, from left: 2013-2016 Margaret deCarvalho, Nova Scotia; 2009-2012 Celia Dodds, British Columbia; 2005-2008 Kathleen Snow, New Brunswick; 1997- 2000 Ethel Nelson, Nova Scotia; 1989-1992 – Ginny McEwen, New Brunswick

BOTTOM RIGHT: Delegates to the Canadian Mothers’ Union Conference of 2018.

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Casting Crowns does it again — as expected

uaranteed best seller, and “Start Right Here” are no- overseas/ radio-ready collec- table examples of strong tracks. For the hurting in our city/ tion of sure-to-be-hits, Like any album, though, Would we even cross the Gpredictable group of songs, others fall a bit short. “One street? mind-catching lyrics here and Awkward Moment” seems to This tenth album of the there — all of this describes be one of the weaker tracks, as band only serves to further very few popular Christian well as the title track, which is establish them as a rock-solid, music acts today (or for the usually one of the strongest on sure bet — financially, theo- past few years). an album. Go figure! logically, and musically. This If you believe one of them As a whole, to listen to this album gives exactly what Cast- is Casting Crowns, you hit the head, often provide a fresh album is to experience part ing Crowns has been giving proverbial nail right on the insight or new way to think peaceful rest, part challenge, since their first album. head. Casting Crowns is back about God, Jesus, and our re- even part questioning discern- If you love them, you’ll love with a new album called Only lationships. It’s rather frustrat- Matthew West, another ment. Casting Crowns have this album. If you passed on Jesus, and, like its predecessors, ing for someone like me who Christian musician who can- never been shy about pointing them before, well, you know. seems destined for chart- is more attentive to the music not seem to do any wrong in the finger at others, or them- It’s available everywhere, and if topping glory and best seller than the lyrics. the industry, joins the band for selves, when it comes to living you listen to popular Christian status. Statistically speaking, But this is where Casting a song called “Nobody.” It has the Gospel honestly. music with any degree of regu- it’s a given. Crowns shines. The music West’s personality all over it. Do these lines make you larity, you’ve probably heard a Casting Crowns has always never gets in the way of the Always clever with word- cringe a bit: lot of this album already. had this dualistic aspect to words. play, West sings these lines: Want our coffee in the Next Month: Christian their songs. They are built Casting Crowns is even “I’m just a nobody / Trying lobby/Want our worship on music in review for 2018! upon a music track that has predictable here, in that their to tell anybody / All about a the screens/ been, well, bland, predictable, texts are the focal point, and the Somebody / Who saved my We got a rockstar preacher/ and without much uniqueness, strongest part of their projects. soul.” Think that through, and Who won’t wake us from our The Rev. Chris Hayes is a to be honest. Therefore, when a guest artist is the Great Commission of Mat- dreams/ musician as well as a priest Their lyrics, however, while invited to join them, there is a thew 28 all but screams at you. We want our blessings in our serving in the Parish of not flipping theology on its lot of “open space” to work with. “In the hands of the Potter” pocket/We keep our missions Salisbury and Havelock. The body of Christ feeds the soul By Don Adams themselves about the meaning to God in the past but without of Jesus’ words: “How can this much success. I now know ave you ever had a man give us his flesh to eat?” my relationship with God can conversation on how I can envision a present day only be complete through my difficult it is to be a debate over these same words. relationship with Jesus. And HChristian? There are so many By looking at them superficially, of course, that raises another rules to follow in your daily we can dismiss the entire text interesting question. living. Wouldn’t it be great as yet another hidden message How can I dwell in Jesus not have to make any moral delivered by Jesus. These people and Jesus in me at the same The Rev. Jonathan Hallewell, new deacon-in- decisions, accept responsibility weren’t in bible study; they time? Consider this response: charge in the Parish of Renforth or worry about behaviour? weren’t advanced theological I fill a bottle full of sea water, Life is full of stories of food students. drain half out, cap the bottle Favourite book of the Bible - The ones and water, the abundance and They followed this man who and throw it into the sea. The the lack of it. And John relates spoke to them about salvation sea water is in the bottle and between the covers! But if you really pushed Jesus’ connection to bread, and having a personal rela- the bottle is in the sea. I in you me, I spend most time in Gen-Ex-Psm-Isa, Luk- wine, body and spirit: “I am tionship with God. So Jesus and you in me. Jn-Acts-2Cor-Eph-Phi-Jas-1Jn the living bread which came admonished them by saying, I spoke of the difficulty of Birthplace - Luton, UK down from heaven: if any man “Unless you eat the flesh of being a Christian. Often I don’t eat of this bread, he shall live the Son of man, and drink get it right, but sometimes I What you love most about God – His pres- forever: and the bread that I his blood, you have not life in do. Some of the Jews got it, but ence, when He speaks, and His endless pur- will give is my flesh, which y ou .” many didn’t and left him after suit I will give for the life of the Jesus is threatening these his sermon. Favourite place on Earth - By the ocean world. people for the purpose of I spoke of following rules “Unless you eat the flesh striking terror. Jesus goes on and having a sense of what is Farthest you’ve been from home - Johannes- of the Son of man, and drink five more times referring to his right. Jesus defines quite clear- burg Airport, returning from mission trip his blood, you have not life in body as the bread of life. And ly what rules we must follow Favourite meal or dessert - Chili you. He who eats my flesh, and the life He is referring to is and the most important one is Biggest fear – That I’ll settle for less than God drinks my blood, has eternal eternal life. having faith in him. life; I will raise him up at the The bread he is referring Having the understanding wants last day. to is the nourishment of the of his relationship to his Fath- Hidden talent – Making poached eggs For my flesh is truly food, soul. The flesh he is referring er, and our relationship with Favourite movie or book – Lord of the Rings and my blood is truly drink. to is the faith we have in him Him and the Father. Your hobby – Exploring sustainability, watch- As the living Father has sent and the knowledge and belief Jesus makes it very clear. me, and I live on account of that he must be accepted as the There is no way to get to the ing movies my Father; He who eats me, only way to obtain eternal life. Father but through him. God Three things always in your fridge – Mush- even he shall live for my sake.” Can we get to heaven with- bless you. rooms, zucchini, chopped garlic I want to spend a moment out Jesus? Is it only by recog- Favourite sports team - Luton Town FC on how Jesus reacted to the nizing Jesus as our saviour that Don Adams is a diocesan lay disbelief of the Jews to his we will have eternal life? reader. He worships in the Par- words. The Jews argued among I have tried to go directly ish of Douglas and Nashwaaksis.

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INTER-GENERATIONAL Medley Family Camp - June

Various Messy Churches, Worship Nights, Community Dinners, Alpha. Contact local parishes for info.

Deep Roots Diocesan Gathering - June 14-15 @ UNBF LEADERS NEXT - April 6 - Halifax

CYWC - November - Moncton 2019

GROUPS ONE - May 31-June 1 - Moncton

DISCIPLESHIP Tidal Impact - NS Pilgrimage - April 28-May 3 July 20-27 - Woodstock & Fredericton TEC - May 17-20 @ Medley

Coming next year! Camp Brookwood - Summer CLAY 2020 - Calgary!

Camp Medley - Summer

Camp on the Road - Summer

Diocesan Choir School - July

St. Michael’s Youth EMAIL: [email protected] ONLINE: Conference - August www.facebook.com/YIGfton AND Youth Retreat - Fall anglican.nb.ca/ministries/ youth-intergenerational

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