Two Deacons Ordained As Priests

november 2016 The New Brunswick Anglican / 1

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A SECTION OF THE ANGLICAN JOURNAL november 2016 SERVING THE DIOCESE OF FREDERICTON Two deacons ordained as priests

By Gisele McKnight “But with Jesus, we are pure. We get to go out in the name There was cause for celebra- of Jesus to change [the world.] tion on Sunday, Sept. 18 as two Remember, the invitation is for deacons were ordained priests at everyone… ‘I’ve come to call Christ Church Cathedral. the wounded, the odd balls, the Sandy MacPherson and misfits.’” Christian Persaud were sur- Then Paul addressed the ordi- rounded by family, friends, sup- nands: “Christian and Sandy, are porters and parishioners during you sure you want to do this? I the service presided by Bishop didn’t really understand what it David. meant to be a priest until I was a The Rev. Paul Ranson horrible one.” preached on Matthew the tax After the ordination, fam- collector and the call of Jesus to ily and friends joined the new “Follow me.” priests at Cathedral Memorial “It was that encounter that Hall for refreshments. put him on a whole new path,” An entire contingent from said Paul. “But the invitation is St. George’s in Bathurst, where for everyone. Everyone is invited Sandy has been deacon-in- to get up from their tax booth charge for the past year, rented a and follow him.” bus to attend the service. Sandy Tax collectors were hated, but will continue at St. George’s as Jesus looked at Matthew with priest-in-charge. love. Christian’s parents and sister “Jesus loves us where we’re at. attended from Toronto and mcknight photo Sometimes church people don’t Buffalo, NY. Christian is now like that,” he said. priest-in-charge in the par- Deacons Sandy MacPherson and Christian Persaud were ordained priests Sept. 18 at Christ Church Paul talked about his years- ishes of Cambridge-Narrows & Cathedral. Seen here, from left, are: Archdeacon Richard Steeves, the Rev. Gordon Thompson, retired long belief that he had to stay Waterborough, and Gagetown. Bishop Claude Miller, the Rev. Sandy MacPherson, Bishop David Edwards, the Rev. Canon Leo Martin, away from sinners to keep him- He had spent the previous year the Rev. Christian Persaud and Archdeacon Patricia Drummond. self “pure.” there as deacon-in-charge. Colin needs second surgery

an average of four seizures an has had much change in his Parents ask hour have plagued him through- life: moving from Rothesay to out the summer and fall. Fredericton and dearly missing for prayer Colin is not taking the news his day care teacher; enduring of another surgery well, his par- the hotter, more humid summer ents report. weather in Fredericton, which By Gisele McKnight “He got rather emotional at can be a trigger for seizures; the mention of going there to coming off his seizure medica- Colin Ranson, now 3, will return see some doctors. The older, and tions, a decision that has since to Texas Children’s Hospital for more aware he is, the more dif- been reversed; and becoming a further surgery Nov. 18. ficult the conversation becomes, big brother to baby sister Rachel. Colin’s condition deteriorated so please pray for peace for him All of that, combined with a through the summer and sei- as we try to prepare for the jour- fall off playground equipment, zures had returned. He had been ney,” said his parents on the Car- almost seizure-free after the ing For Colin Facebook page. laser brain surgery in March, but In the past few months, Colin Colin continued on page 2 2 / The New Brunswick Anglican november 2016

d i o c e s a n n e w s Family expresses appreciation for last winter’s fundraiser

Continued from page 1 and it was shared by more than 30,000 people.” About $170,000 was raised may have triggered the return in the diocese after the call went of seizures. This was not entirely out one year ago that Colin unexpected, since the March needed the expensive surgery. surgery did not obliterate the After the fundraiser was well entire tumour. underway, the New Brunswick The goal now is to have a government agreed to contrib- second, identical surgery to get ute, thereby prompting Paul and that last piece, according to the Kimberley to stop fundraising. team in Texas. Like last time, But by then, many parish the family will be in Texas for a events had already been planned week before and a week after the and they went forward, giving surgery. the family more than enough The Rev. Paul Ranson, his money to fund the trip and father, shared news of Colin’s hospital costs. health at the gathering of Synod “I’m not good at math, but I delegates Sept. 17 in Fredericton. think we have enough money “It was a great five months from the fundraiser,” to pay for getting to know our son,” said the second surgery and the re- Paul. lated costs, he said at the Synod He expressed his apprecia- gathering. tion to those gathered for their Bishop David Edwards led support of his son through last the delegates in prayer for Colin. winter. Colin was born with an ex- “Kimberley and I thank you,” ceedingly rare genetic condition he said. “We knew we were be- called Pallister-Hall Syndrome. ing prayed for. When Colin went He has a tumour on his hypo- into shock I think I would have thalamus (HH-hypothalamic lost my mind, but instead I felt hamartoma) which causes gelas- peace. tic seizures. He is one of 470 in “We sent out a prayer request the world with this condition.

Colin enjoys some outdoor fun this fall at his new house in Fredericton. He, his parents and siblings Isaac and baby Rachel will fly to Houston, Texas this month for another laser brain surgery to remove the last of the tumour, which will hopefully render him seizure-free.

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mcknight photo Please send news and photo submissions to 115 Church St., Fredericton, NB E3B 4C8 Yay Team! Phone: 506-459-1801; E-mail: [email protected] Please send subscription renewals and changes of address to: Diocesan staff met Sept. 19-20 at Villa Madonna in Rothesay for the second annual staff The New Brunswick Anglican retreat. It was a time to continue team building, focus on the mission as Synod staff, and to c/o Anglican Journal Circulation Dept., 80 Hayden St, Toronto, Ont. M4Y 3G2 intentionally reflect on how their ministries support the making of disciples and the building of God’s kingdom. Here Colin McDonald, Maren McLean Persaud, Bishop David Edwards and Printed & mailed in North York, Ontario Ken Neilson work as a team to lift a golf ball off a small pedestal using strings tied to a ring. By Webnews Printing Inc. november 2016 The New Brunswick Anglican / 3

t h e b i s h o p ’ s p a g e Injustice and our response to it

out of the hands of the Persians, The Five Marks of Mission series, previously having used the Babylonians to take them into # 4: To transform unjust structures Exile, because of their failure to p r i n c i p a l of society, to challenge violence follow him. e n g a g e m e n t s The ultimate act of recon- of every kind and pursue peace ciliation comes through Jesus. Jesus faces the corruption and November 5 and reconciliation apostasy of primarily the leaders Diocesan of the Jews and the political op- pression of the Roman Empire. Synod n a number of ways this have been unjustly treated, Through their combined mark of mission is one of the whereas others would make it actions he is unjustly killed, but November 6 most complex, and it again very clear to me that such people this becomes the way in which Parish of Ireflects the divide between those should be able to “pull them- slavery and bondage to sin and St. Mark often called liberals and those selves together.” as the “lost sheep of Israel” and death is dealt with and all people (Stone Church) often called conservatives, which Where do we go for help in he said it was they for whom he have the opportunity of peace I wrote about in my last article. this matter of being just? In the had come first. with God. Let’s assume that difficulty Bible, particularly amongst the It is clear from both of the As we follow through into November 13 exists and once again note that prophets, we find that God is Testaments that injustice flows the Book of Acts and beyond, Parish of in recent years these strands of opposed to injustice and corrup- from people using what they we again see the early Church St. Stephen our belief have moved closer tion. There are over 2,000 refer- (we) have — money position, having to face both imperial and together on these matters, which ences to justice or its derivatives power — in order to place our- religious persecution as it works November 18-19 again shows more of the pre- in scripture. selves above others. its way towards understanding Deacon’s Enlightenment position of the They usually have to do with The classic example is racism. its role of being the people of Church. the poor, those who have had Often injustice then leads to God. Retreat with Another element in the dis- legal justice denied, and corrupt violence against individuals and It is to be the example to peo- the Bishop cussion of this mark is that it can practices which deny people communities. I recently visited ple, one body united together for easily become political. What are what is rightfully theirs. To find the Museum of Human Rights God’s love of the world. November 20 “unjust structures of society” for a relatively short and definitive in Winnipeg and saw multiple The challenge of this mark of Celebration of example? explanation of God’s view, read examples of this, the starkest be- mission is, how do we as Chris- One group may identify a the book of Amos in the Old ing the Holocaust. tians become reconcilers and New Ministry particular large corporation Testament. What we see throughout healers at all levels of society — of David Peer as such, whereas others might If we come into the Gospels our history and today is that beginning in our own families, point to the charitable work the we see that Jesus was also con- injustice leads to violence in its our churches, communities, November 27 organization does, which would cerned with justice. In the last many forms. Jesus reminds us in countries and so on? Parishes of not be possible without the prof- article, I mentioned Matthew the Sermon on the Mount that We will not all be called or its it makes. 25, but there is much more to be it is the peacemakers who are able to work at every one of Upham and When I ministered in Up- found. blessed. these levels, but we are called to Central Kings; town Saint John, I often found All the Gospels can be read Therefore, this mark of mis- be Mark Four Missioners wher- Moncton myself on the horns of this in various ways, because Jesus sion is about pursuing peace and ever God has placed us. dilemma. I spent a good deal of was concerned to teach us about reconciliation on both the local Lesson and time talking to my friends who many aspects of the Kingdom of and global scale. Carols were addicted to something, or God. One way of reading scripture sometimes, they were multiply One of the main threads in is to see the redemptive, recon- December 1 addicted. Matthew is the “crowd” some- ciling actions of God over and Diocesan Over the years I came to times referred to as “sinners.” against those of various empires Council know their stories and discov- These were the people who were who damaged his people. ered that for many, their addic- generally excluded from Jewish For example, in Exodus we tion stemmed from childhood society, because they were un- read the account of God work- December 11 abuse, either sexual, physical, able to keep the rules. ing against Pharaoh to rescue his Parish of St. psychological or a combination Tax collectors, prostitutes, the people from slavery. Mary (York) * thereof. ritually unclean such as lepers — In Ezra and Nehemiah, God David Edwards is I felt, and still feel, that they we know the list. Jesus saw them restores his people to their land Diocesan Bishop of Fredericton. * Confirmation

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

Archdeaconry of Moncton parishes: Reason for hope • Dorchester • Hillsborough Riverside This is the seventh and final in the series on • Kent archdeaconries in the diocese. This month we • Moncton • Riverview feature the Archdeaconry of Moncton. • Sackville • Salisbury and Havelock By Gisele McKnight clergy, the needs, the parishes supporting the parishes on the • Shediac and people,” he said. “I felt there edge of the archdeaconry,” he • St. Andrews, Sunny Brae Why would a Toronto boy with would be a sense of trust and a said. “Hillsborough, Petitcodiac, a dream job in Ontario come to partnership.” Kent — I think those parishes • St. James, Moncton the Maritimes — not once, but He let go of a few responsi- and people have a lot of offer us • St. Philips, Moncton twice? bilities in the community and in the city.” • Westmorland “I still get asked, ‘how long now has a busy archdeaconry to Mentors are you staying?’ That’s the per- care for. Brent is particularly grate- ception here — that those from “There is a lot more travel,” he ful for mentors who have had a away will always leave,” said said. “And meetings.” positive effect. Archdeacon Brent Ham. This is the first time Riverview “Greg Frazer was our regional “This is our home. I’d never has had the archdeacon, and dean and instrumental in bring- Archdeaconry of Moncton have come back if I didn’t love it.” they’re very supportive, he said. ing about change,” he said. “He (Deanery of Shediac) Brent laughs as he recollects “That’s not always the case, had a very quiet leadership style his first posting after graduating but Riverview is proud of it, and that brought clergy together. He Quick Facts: from Wycliffe College in 1998. I’m grateful for their support.” very faithfully modelled what it’s “Take a downtown Toronto The archdeaconry runs from like to pray for each other and # of parishes: 12 city boy and move him to Black- Petitcodiac east to the Northum- care for each other, He really # of congregations: 18 ville! I never would have planned berland Strait, and from Kent gave us a gift.” that,” he said. “I had never seen south to the Nova Scotia border. And Richard McConnell, # of church buildings: 20 the BCP until I came east!” Challenge and opportunity the former archdeacon, had a # of adults: 2,362 But his time as a 24-year-old By most standards, the Arch- similar impact. assistant curate in Blackville was deaconry of Moncton is in good “He has such a calm demean- # of children: 278 precious. shape. It is blessed with expe- our. I appreciated his leadership.” (2015 statistics) “I loved it. The people up there rienced clergy. It has only one Including himself, there are are amazing and wonderful. I vacant parish and the Moncton eight priests providing leader- learned about New Brunswick area’s growth rate is phenomenal. ship in the archdeaconry: Chris and New Brunswickers there.” “Moncton is full — of people, Ketch, Rod Black, Douglas From there he moved to St. opportunity and need,” said Painter, Chris VanBuskirk, Andrews-Sunny Brae and Hills- Brent. “The greater Moncton Ranall Ingalls, Chris Hayes and borough for about six years. area is a wonderful place to do Kevin Borthwick; plus the bless- But family back home was ministry in.” ing of various assistant priests, calling him and his wife, and so Yet the archdeaconry is not deacons and retired clergy who they returned. His dream job taking full advantage of the op- are instrumental in helping the was chaplain at a private school portunities or the need. archdeaconry run effectively and in Ottawa, where he got to travel “We built a lot of churches efficiently. to Thailand and Japan, among in the 60s, but we’ve not shifted Future other perks. with the demographics. The Next year, the archdeaconry “I got to do all kinds of things north end is booming, but we will host Bishop David Edwards — teach, coach, run an outdoor have no presence there. Other on his third annual pilgrim- education program. It was a lot churches do.” age, an event Brent is looking of fun,” he said. “But in the end, One pressing challenge is the forward to, particularly because I really missed parish ministry. I future of three suburban parishes he is an avid outdoorsman. He thought, ‘what is God really call- in Moncton, which are in the coaches baseball, and his sons, ing me to do in my life?’” process of discerning their path. Calvin and Alex, are involved in The Parish of Riverview “I’m trying to encourage volleyball, swimming, hockey needed a priest and he happily them in that process, to look and baseball. returned in 2007. He has been forward. There is tremendous “Despite the myth, you can archdeacon for two years. opportunity here. We need to be do sports and church!” he said. New responsibilities open, creative,” he said. His wife, Joanne, is a teacher Brent is a rarity when it “We really need to be in the and a busy volunteer at St. John comes to adding more work to business of making disciples rather the Baptist, their home church. his already full plate. He didn’t than repeating the same old.” Despite challenges, Brent sees wait to be asked about becoming Another challenge is that the reason for optimism. the archdeacon. parishes become so busy that “The archdeaconry is healthy. “In a lot of situations, the they neglect the bigger picture. Yes, people are getting older. bishop approaches someone, but “We don’t seek opportunities People are getting burned out, I actually approached him,” he to do things together,” he said. and yet there is hope and oppor- said. “It was on my heart. I had “We support each other. We like tunity,” he said. stayed out of a lot of diocesan each other. We just don’t get “God is at work in the arch- stuff but I was looking for some- together enough.” deaconry and it’s great to see. I thing different.” He also feels that the parishes don’t know what all that’s going

He also felt he knew the that aren’t in the centre of the to look like in five or 10 years, submitted photo archdeaconry well, having spent archdeaconry could use more but it will look different. I don’t most of his priestly years in it. attention. say it with doom and gloom, but “I had a good sense of the “We need to do better at with hope.” Archdeacon Brent Ham, fishing in Cambridge-Narrows. november 2016 The New Brunswick Anglican / 5

d i o c e s a n s y n o d g a t h e r i n g Gathering of Synod delegates the start of a 3-year process

By Gisele McKnight priest in Annapolis Royal, N.S., prayer,” he told them.

though he spent a good deal “I am the bishop of everyone Mcknight photos As Bishop Edwards noted in his of his career in the Diocese of in the Diocese of Fredericton… pastoral letter in July, the dio- Montreal. As much as it is in my power, ceses have been asked to study He outlined the process and I will provide a safe environ- Above: The Rev. Paul Jennings, a member of the marriage commission same-sex marriage in prepara- mandate of the commission’s ment in which to express your that prepared the document called This Holy Estate gives an overview tion for General Synod 2019. study, which was released one opinions.” of the report. Below: Bishop David Edwards addresses delegates. Saturday, Sept. 17 was the year ago and had the task of ex- The small groups dealt with first of several gatherings in the plaining the document further. two questions and everyone was coming three years in response It was not the commission’s given the opportunity to speak. to this request. The aim was to job to decide or sway, it was to 1. How, in light of our dif- establish an environment in prepare General Synod for the fering opinions on the subject which everyone would feel safe question on whether to change of same-sex marriage and other and gain understanding of each the marriage canon to allow divisive matters, do we work other. same-gender marriage in the towards Paul’s scriptural injunc- Held at Christ Church (Par- Anglican church, said Jennings. tion (Ephesians 4) to “bear with ish) Church, the synod gathering He answered several ques- one another?” included about 200 delegates. tions from delegates. 2. How, in light of our diver- They listened to the Rev. Paul In the afternoon, Bishop sity, do we ensure that God’s Jennings, a member of the mar- David Edwards addressed the mission of making disciples riage commission that prepared delegates before they broke into continues to move forward? the document called This Holy small groups for discussion. Future gatherings will be Estate. “Everything we do today planned as we continue to study Jennings is now a parish should be done in the context of this issue. Cathedral burglarized on Thanksgiving

By Gisele McKnight

Early morning worshippers on Thanksgiving Day got a shock when they arrived for Morning Prayer — Christ Church Ca- thedral in Fredericton had been broken into. Three police vehicles, including a Fredericton Police Force forensics van, were at the scene through the morning as police launched their investigation, which, at press time, was still ongoing. They collected, among other things, finger prints and boot prints. mcknight photos It was during the overnight hours of Sunday and into Mon- day that the break-in is believed Members of the Fredericton Police Force were at the scene of a break, enter and theft at Christ Church Cathedral in Fredericton on to have occurred. Dean Geoffrey Thanksgiving morning. Thieves left a mess of strewn papers and linens in the nave and sacristy, and stole the Sunday offering, but did no real Hall said the church would have damage and left everything else untouched. been locked up by about 2 p.m. Sunday after the three services, to be re-opened 18 hours later Sunday’s uncounted offering stained glass, music equipment, to help clean up. The cathedral and memorial for Morning Prayer. was stolen, although wine and audio equipment — nothing was Tuesday evening, Geoffrey hall locks have been changed as Papers were found lying all other valuables were untouched. damaged. sent an email to parishioners a precaution. over the nave. “There’s a mess, but there’s “It could have been quite bad. advising them of the situation. “It’s an invasion, an intru- “And in the sacristy, linens, no real damage,” said Geoffrey. We’re thankful. It is Thanksgiving.” He noted that other buildings sion,” said Geoffrey. I“ t leaves altar frontals, vestments were all “When you look around and see On Tuesday, the Holy Joes along Brunswick Street had been everyone feeling quite sad, try- strewn about,” said Geoffrey. what could have happened… and Sanctuary Guild were onsite broken into the same night. ing to figure out why.” 6 / The New Brunswick Anglican november 2016

P l a y P a r k P r o j e c t Grand Bay announces plans for playground project

By Gisele McKnight completely wheelchair accessible, at a nominal fee. Jesus- centered, in the com- “Just shy of 40 per cent said munity, for the community. they’d likely use it every week,” That is the mission statement of said Anna. the Church of the Resurrection The next step was to meet in the Parish of the Nerepis and with the town and then hold St. John, and its play park proj- visionary sessions with the com- ect is that mission in action. munity and the congregation. It began more than a decade That led to expert help from ago with the amalgamation of MCL Construction, which parishes in the region. That donated 33 hours of professional led to the building of one large services to determine the feasi- church to house everyone. bility of various floor plans. But along the way, the econo- “Once we had a floor plan, my faltered, construction prices we took it back to the congrega- rose and the back space in the tion,” said Anna, adding she’s large church was never finished. been blessed by the willingness It still lacks some building of those involved, including the essentials — HVAC, proper elec- congregation. trical infrastructure and so on, “It’s been a huge collabora- but it has been used for various tion, less about the destination ministries like yard sales, storage and more about the journey.” Fundraising began in June. for Christmas food baskets and Marie-Hélène Morell photo a clothing exchange program for Youth and intergenerational the community. ministries director Colin After the Rev. Mike Caines McDonald has been helpful in The Rev. Mike Caines, his wife, Anna and their daughter, Emaya, in the back space of the Church of the was appointed rector, he began pinpointing fundraising sources Resurrection in Grand Bay-Westfield. The church, with Anna leading the project, has plans to turn the thinking about how the space for this $680,000 project. unfinished space in the church into an indoor, wheelchair-accessible play park for area children. Below could be used. Some of that, it is hoped, is a rendering of the play park. Bottom photo shows the unfinished back space, which has various uses, ‘What are we going to do with will come from government including yard sales, a used clothing ministry and storage. that back space that would bless sources. Funding will finish the the community?’ he would ask back space and buy playground his wife, Anna. equipment, among other things. “As his wife, I’ve heard all In May, Diocesan Council ap- kinds of crazy ideas,” said Anna. proved a grant of $12,000 to help “Paint ball? No!” fund the production of profes- Last year during a trip to sional architectural and engi- Ottawa, Mike, Anna and their neering plans to help illustrate daughter, Emaya, visited the Ca- the project’s plans to potential nadian Museum of History and funders. in particular, its children’s play Anna has all kinds of ideas centre. That got the ideas flow- for the space, including making ing on building a playground it a “first point of contact, really inside the church. having this space as a resource “I was a naysayer at first,” said for the community.” Anna. “But we spent the next Pamphlets and information few months bouncing ideas off on community services, perhaps others.” even a room for sample collec- She noted that the only useful tion by a community health care indoor play space in the winter professional are some possibili- was in East Saint John, and it ties for the space. was only open two mornings a The project would need a week. paid part-time staff member and “We want kids to be active, lots of volunteers trained to meet but there’s not really anything the needs of users. for them,” she said. “At the real heart of this is Last November, Mike talked relationships,” she said. “Jesus to the key leaders in the church, works through relationships. I and also to his wife. think that’s essential and what ‘I want you to lead it,’ he said he’s calling us to be — a friend. to Anna. Her answer? “Not a “People aren’t coming in to be chance!” Even when he said he evangelized, but through friend- was asking as her pastor, not her ships, rubbing shoulders with us, husband. I feel like that’s how we’re living She did agree to pray about it, the Kingdom in our area. and “God said yes.” “It’s through relationships The first step was to survey that lives are changed. God has the community on what they hammered that home to Mike wanted, which was revealing. and me.” It seems the parents and Anna foresees a construction grandparents of Grand Bay- end date of 2018. Westfield were quite taken with For more information and to the idea of an indoor play park, donate, visit theplayparkproject.ca november 2016 The New Brunswick Anglican / 7

H i s t o r y The legacy of Capt. John Pipon Dead for 160 years, he is not forgotten

By Gisele McKnight “It was fate. The angels Fredericton for a second time. pushed me toward Hank.” They emailed Hank and the It’s a safe bet that Capt. John Hank Williams, verger of the group arranged to visit Capt. Hodges Pipon of her Majesty’s cathedral, was eager to help, not Pipon’s grave. Corps of Royal Engineers would only because of the curiosity of “Hank very kindly had gotten be surprised, and perhaps it all, but because his mother was flowers,” said Ann. W“ e had a pleased, that people still talk a Poindexter, and he knew that little service there. It was really about him 160 years after his all Poindexters in North Amer- quite moving.” untimely death. ica are descended from George They met Sebastian Edwards, The young man lies in the Poindexter, who left Jersey in the tour guide for St. Anne’s Cha- Old Burial Ground in downtown 1600s for the new world. Hank pel. It happened that Sebastian’s Fredericton. His stone slab is felt a connection to the Newtons. mother worked with Rob Lunn, worn from the elements and They tried their best, but with who had catalogued the graves largely illegible. fading light and little to go on, in the Old Burial Ground, so But there is a large and they ended up at Hank’s apart- they met him too. Strangely, the beautiful marble plaque inside ment to find the captain via Newtons had previously met St. Anne’s Chapel of Ease on the Google. Rob at a stamp convention in grounds of Christ Church (Par- They learned about the the UK. ish) Anglican Church in down- plaque at St. Anne’s Chapel, town Fredericton that tells the but by then the church was 2016 visit story of how a 28-year-old from closed. The Newtons were leav- This September, the stamp Jersey in the Channel Islands, off ing the next morning, so they convention was in Fredericton, the coast of France, died and was exchanged email addresses and and the Newtons were eager to buried in New Brunswick. Hank left them with a promise: make their third journey to the It was Christmas Eve, 2007 “Do not worry. I will find him city, to catch up with Hank and when Ann and Malcolm Newton for y ou .” visit Capt. Pipon once again. learned his story. The service By the time the Newtons got “Even though we’d been at St. Brelade’s Anglican Parish home to Jersey, Hank’s email, here twice before, it was a good Church in Jersey was full, and with information and photos, opportunity to come over and their usual pew was taken, so had arrived. With the help of a renew acquaintances,” said Ann. they chose seats in the north three-volume book by Miss Lou- Once again, Ann, Malcolm nave of the church. ise Hill called The Old Burial and Hank met at Capt. Pipon’s “I was waiting for the service Ground, Hank had found the grave, left flowers and Ann to start and as I’m waiting, I grave and, of course, the plaque thanked the captain for the look up above my head and read in the chapel. The mystery was friendships his discovery has this plaque, and I see the words solved. created. ‘Fredericton, New Brunswick,’” “I was so pleased. It’s just a bit The Newtons are in awe of the said Ann. of Fredericton history that I bet path that has brought them to “I knew I was going there nobody’s heard of,” said Hank. Fredericton three times. for holiday in September after “This is the real meaning of the “What intrigued me was I sat attending a stamp convention in word ‘immortality.’” under him that Christmas Eve. I Halifax, so I said, ‘I’m going to could have sat in so many places find this young man’s grave and Fredericton plaque in the church. We’ve attended acknowledge him.’” It’s sometimes difficult to find this church for over 20 years and The plaque, similar to the emotion in words carved in cold, I never noticed it.” one in Fredericton, told Ann hard stone, but it seems that Ann regards that Christmas and Malcolm that Capt. Pipon Capt. Pipon was much-loved Eve as the starting point of an drowned in the Restigouche and his death difficult to bear. important journey. River Oct. 28, 1846 after “at- The Fredericton plaque says: “I just read it and knew I tempting to save the life of a “His early death and mel- couldn’t ignore this Jersey man,” fellow creature.” ancholy fate will be a source of she said. “He died in a far-flung He was conducting an ex- deep and lasting sorrow to his country and I couldn’t ignore ploration survey for a railway many attached friends. His best him.” to connect the Maritimes and memorial is in the hearts and af- Whether it was fate, coin- Quebec, acting as “Her Majesty’s fections of those who knew and cidences or the angels, as Ann commissioner for the settle- loved him. says, Capt. John Pipon is not ment of the boundary between “The Province of New Bruns- forgotten. Canada and New Brunswick,” wick has erected this tablet to his “When I walk through the says the Fredericton plaque. memory, to testify to his friends, cemetery, I always look over in and the distinguished Corps to the direction of the grave and 2008 visit which he belonged, its respect say, ‘Good morning, Captain When Ann and Malcolm for his character, and its regret Pipon,’” said Hank. arrived in Fredericton in 2008, for his loss. RESURGAM (I shall their tour stop was brief, but rise again).” they wanted to look for the Top: Ann Newton, Hank Williams and Malcolm captain. 2012 visit Newton at Capt. Pipon’s grave in the Old Burial “I didn’t know where to find In 2012, the Newtons were off Ground, Fredericton. him, but we took ourselves off to another British North Ameri- Middle: The marble plaque in Christ Church to find a cemetery. We found ca Philatelic Society convention, (Parish) Church in Fredericton. Christ Church Cathedral, and this time in Charlottetown and Bottom: The plaque in the Newtons’ church, standing near the doorway was taking the same Maritime bus St. Brelade’s Anglican Parish Church in Jersey, Hank,” said Ann. tour, which brought them to Channel Islands. 8 / The New BruNswick ANglicAN november 2016 november 2016 The New BruNswick ANglicAN / 9

1. Irene, sponsored by Christ Church 1 2 Cathedral at Bishop McAllister College, 3 5 with Disan, a former project boy, at her ‘giving away’ ceremony. That one line in the wedding ceremony is an entire festive event in Uganda. The bride and her family host it, while the groom and his family are responsible for the actual wedding. Disan is now a deputy principal at Bishop McAllister College and Irene, a recent university graduate, will go to work for a media firm this fall.

2. Canon Paul Jeffries with Jacob at his graduation from law school. Jacob is now a lawyer in Kampala.

3. Joel Robertson of Sackville, centre right, teaches students to play chess.

4. Canon Paul Jeffries

5. Yedidia has come a long way, from a lost little boy to a budding politician. He put off his own wedding, seen here, to put his siblings through university. 4 Bright futures ahead for Bishop McAllister College graduates

By Gisele McKniGht but they didn’t want to turn them away can pay and those who have no means study software engineering in sweden school fees were paid by sponsors in to visit. armed with spears or bow and arrow, either. whatsoever, has been Paul’s calling. he on a full scholarship. Quispamsis. she earned a govern- Accountability “he introduced chess to our school,” though this new expense has been tough The arrival of 200 new students at “so we introduced a third class of has become a de facto parent to hun- • Kiiza is in China completing a ment scholarship, is studying business even though Paul’s visit was shorter said Paul. for the school. Bishop mcAllister college in kyogyera, grade 8,” he said. “god’s grace is great. we dreds and hundreds of ugandan children masters degree in oil engineering on a administration and works in a bank than usual, he values his time in his This fall, a movie called Queen of his discomfort with guns at the uganda has been both a blessing and a got a couple of large donations — $20,000 over the years. he’s now in his 19th year full scholarship. Oil has been discov- as well. home province, to visit his parents, fam- katwe, debuted in North America, school prompted this warning to the complication for the rev. canon Paul — and some smaller ones. Now every at Bishop mcAllister college. ered in uganda. • Monica grew up in poverty. She ily and friends, and also to give presen- depicting the life of ugandan chess new guards: “Please don’t shoot my Jeffries, diocesan native and the school’s child has a bed and every child has a desk.” while the financial worries and the • Yedidia suffered the devastating is now a university graduate with a tations to churches and groups. prodigy Phiona Mutesi. Joel had read children.” rector. stress of running a large organization loss of his father. his uncle stepped masters degree and works with com- “i have a responsibility to report back her book and was inspired. “it’s very unusual for schools in “i was in a panic over the new num- new dorm take up most of his days, it is the success in and enrolled him at Bishop mcAl- passion international helping other to everyone,” he said. “it’s a form of “we arranged for him to meet her,” uganda to be a target,” he said. “There’s a bers!” said Paul. “Did we have enough with 900 students, the dormitories stories that lift his spirits and make the lister, later failing to pay the fees. his children. she, too, is married to a staff accountability to go back and speak to said Paul. “Others in the school have respect. i guess it’s a sign of the times.” beds, enough desks?” were crowded, which led to the building calling so fulfilling. mother tried and failed to get him member. those who support me.” now met her.” Paul just spent six weeks in canada, of a new girls’ dorm for younger girls. A • Jacob started as a “project boy” — into other schools. By the age of 15 “girls are excelling,” said Paul. Acws are front and centre as sup- Joel and several students have be- The next chapter his bi-annual trip back home to connect large donation from a church in Ontario one who paid his school fees by helping he was contemplating suicide, “but “There is a shift in thinking. it makes porters of the college and of Paul. come friends, and Paul says, “They wait At 56, Paul is starting to think about with supporters and visit family and was enough to finish the facility, which with construction. Bishop mcAllister college remem- us happy, giving children the start they Paul is particularly grateful to rose- for his visits.” succession planning and a big la-Z-Boy friends. he visited both saskatchewan allowed two female teachers to move in The only way for the school, situated bered me and called me,” he said. need.” marie kingston, diocesan Acw presi- chair with his name on it. where it will and New Brunswick and returned to as supervisors. There’s a bathroom in on a hill, to expand, was to build into the he re-entered school, graduated Twelve of the teachers at the school dent. ‘Don’t shoot my children’ be — uganda or canada — he doesn’t uganda in late september. the new dorm, which has eliminated the hillside, but there was never the money and earned a degree in mass commu- are former students. “rosemarie and her husband visited “i fought guns in our school for 18 know yet, but adds, “i haven’t done a The rise in the student population need for little girls to walk all the way to or the machinery to do it, so those who nications. Now he is a Tv producer last winter,” said Paul. “she has co-ordinat- years,” said Paul, referring to profes- winter in a long time!” came about when the school decided to classrooms at night for a bathroom. truly wanted an education have literally and has a daily talk show on ugandan Weddings ed the sponsorships for 120 children — sional on-site security. There are many unfinished projects place an ad in the newspaper congratu- The school’s bathrooms are pit dug their way through school. he even- television. he put off his own wedding As a result of such love and loyalty, orphans and children at risk.” he gave in to that battle in June after at the school that he’d like to see to lating the staff and students on another latrines. Only the guesthouse has flush tually gained a sponsor for his fees. to put three siblings through univer- Paul gets invitations to many wed- Those sponsorships were made possible by armed men broke into the school, tied completion. in uganda, you move into a successful year. toilets. water problems have long “At first i didn’t know if we could sity. recently he announced his inten- dings of his former students. when churches, Acws and many individuals. up some staff and killed three others — building before it’s finished, he said. They usually choose the humble plagued the school, which for now seem manage him,” said Paul, adding he was tion to run for political office. Jacob, mentioned above, was getting “when i do my presentation, you can two watchmen and a cook. “i would like to wrap all that up,” route, said Paul, but during a visit from a to be solved. The issue currently, though, bright and full of over-confidence — • Irene is his sister. She was spon- married, Paul had a health issue and see what some of these children have most likely the rumour was that he said. “i’m thinking of capping our female member of parliament, she asked is the cost of metered water. Paul spends good qualities for a budding lawyer. sored by christ church cathedral didn’t want to endure the long bus achieved,” he said. “rosemarie and her because it was payday, there was a big enrolment for now. There are too many why they were keeping such a great a lot of time turning off faucets and “he just passed the bar exam and is at Bishop mcAllister, has graduated ride to the wedding. But trying to tell husband have been instrumental in giv- payroll in the safe. it was enough to en- unfinished things to do.” school a secret. The response — buy an preaching the importance of conserva- practicing in kampala!” university and will join a media firm Jacob he wouldn’t be coming proved ing children choices.” tice these men, with the probable help of But until that day comes, he’ll con- ad. The result — a 20 per cent increase tion. • Frederick graduated and went on to this fall. she is married to Disan, now fruitless. Paul is grateful for that support from a newly hired watchman, to attack. tinue to run the school, put out fires, fret in students! study software engineering in germany on a deputy principal at Bishop mcAllis- ‘But canon, i’ve given you my home. One frequent visitor is mari “Now we have four men from a secu- over the bills, worry about the students They had no idea how they would successes a full scholarship. he now works for iBm. ter and a former project boy. father’s seat,’ he said. robertson, a teacher from sackville. she rity company — two with guns.” and above all, thank god for their suc- accommodate such a large increase, educating students, both those who • Coleb graduated and has gone on to • Mauda graduated after her Paul hired a car and attended. has twice brought her teenaged son, Joel, They complement the three others cesses. 10 / The New Brunswick Anglican november 2016

L u c y ‘ s S e w i n g G r o u p The art of ecclesiastical embroidery

By Gisele McKnight Flo, adding that’s where the embroidery will go. Every Friday morning, be- A design is selected — ei- tween three and seven women ther from their catalogue or gather at Cathedral Memorial one the customer provides — Hall to keep alive the art of and the linen is placed over the ecclesiastical embroidery. pattern for tracing. Flo uses a They range in age from their light table at home and a wash- early 60s to late 80s and they able ink pen to do the tracing. call themselves Lucy’s Sewing Then it’s ready for embroidery, Group, based out of Christ once those blue stitch lines are Church Cathedral. removed. Together they have a few When the embroidery is hundred years of sewing complete, it’s time for another

experience. Without them, and laundering and ironing, and mcknight photos others like them, our Anglican delivery to the customer. church services would be hard While the group meets and pressed to function. sews each week, much of the Their ministry is the work is done at home. embroidery of altar linens — corporals, credence cloths, Output fair linen, purificators and so Lucy’s produces altar linens on. Without purificators, for for the diocese, and as time example, how would a priest and hands permit, they take on celebrate Holy Eucharist? projects from elsewhere, even “It’s definitely a ministry,” from as far away as the United said Rita Cyr-Bonga. “It’s very States on occasion. They made important. I can’t put it into four altar cloths for the Cathe- w ord s .” dral’s mission to a church in “From my point of view, I Belize, for example. can sew, so I regard that as a In an average year, the gift. Therefore I should use it,” group will produce 40-50 said Ann Dalzell, another of purificators, five corporals, the members. five fair linens, two credence cloths and two stiff palls. Turn Production around time is two months to TOP: Lucy’s Sewing Group meets Fridays to carry on an The process of producing an several months, depending on embroidery tradition. From left: Rita Cyr-Bonga, Jean Davies, embroidered cloth begins in the workload. Diane Radford, Ann Dalzell and Flo Harvey. Ireland at Ulster Weavers. Lu- “We have a waiting list and ABOVE LEFT: White-on-white embroidery design. cy’s buys it in a 10-metre roll. we just do it as we go,” said LEFT: Photo of Margaret Medley’s embroidery They tried the locally available Jean. ABOVE: Lucy McNeill in an undated magazine article. linen, but it didn’t measure up, Their price list hasn’t so they stick with the Irish. changed in a long time. A pu- and gold threads on silk cloth. to get small group sewers go- Jean was recruited about 15 Once it arrives in Freder- rificator is $12.50; a fair linen Some churches in the diocese ing in our parishes. Lucy has years ago by the dean’s wife. icton, Rita takes it home for (altar cloth) is about $250. The still have these treasures. Now, had a terrific impact.” “She said, ‘You sew. Why preparation. latest roll of linen cost $306 however, the work of Lucy’s is Lucy once wrote a front- don’t you join Lucy’s group?’ I “It has to be laundered, Cdn, and fortunately, church white on white — white thread page article for Embroidery didn’t know what Lucy’s group washed and ironed, before we linens are duty-free. on white linen. Canada, after which the maga- was.” use it,” said Jean Davies, who Their profits are donated to Ann, though, had the zine asked her to continue Diane Radford is one of acts as the organizer of the a variety of charitable causes. privilege of restoring Marga- contributing. the group’s younger members. group. “Imagine washing your ret Medley’s colourful em- Her answer: ‘I am not at all She has a unique perspective tablecloth, but 10 metres of it. Just a spark broidered frontals at Trinity interested in domestic embroi- as a member of the sanctuary It’s not a job I would say ‘let Repair of altar linens is Church in Dorchester about dery.’ guild. me do it!’” a tricky business. If a stitch five years ago. She did, however, author a “I find it interesting to see Laundering is to prevent is loose on a hem, it can be “The whole tradition started 32-page book called Sanctuary the other side of it,” she said. shrinkage later on. Measure- mended. If it’s a hole in the with Margaret Medley,” said Linens, Choosing, Making and “You have no idea of the work ments for their products are cloth, its usefulness has ended. Ann. “By the time she was in Embroidering, published by that goes into it until you see precise, so this step is crucial. “Traditionally we don’t the country 12 months, she the Anglican Book Centre in this.” Then it’s time for cutting the mend altar linens,” said Ann. had started an altar guild.” Toronto in 1975. Two editions While some might think linen into the pieces for which “There can be no broken Margaret was the wife of were published, but it’s rare to the embroidery is too intricate they have orders. Once that’s threads on the altar. The only Bishop John Medley. find one these days. or difficult, it’s a craft that can done, the pieces are hemmed exception is hems.” Lcuy’s Sewing Group, Some in the current group be learned, and the women with mitred corners. Then fi- That’s why it’s important to though, is not part of an altar worked with Lucy. at Lucy’s are eager to share it. nally, the embroidery can begin. snuff a candle, not blow it out. guild. The roots of this group “We were doing this work They eagerly welcome new Flo Harvey explains the A spark can make a hole, and lie with Lucy McNeill, a some- under her helpful hand and members. And because this process: Fold the cloth in half the only method of disposal is what stern but gifted embroi- met at her house once a week,” group is senior in age, they to find the centre line. Stitch to burn it. derer who lived next door to said Ann. “We just kept on understand the importance of a blue line along it. Fold it the Cathedral Memorial Hall. afterwards.” recruitment. other way and repeat. Lucy’s origins “Lucy was a rather formida- Lucy died several years ago. To contact the group, call “When you’re finished, you In an earlier era, ecclesiasti- ble person,” said Ann. “People Cathedral Memorial Hall: 450- have a cross in the centre,” said cal embroidery involved silk don’t realize she was very keen New members welcome 8500. november 2016 november 2016 The New Brunswick Anglican / 11

S t e w a r d s h i p

Using your gifts: time, E-offering and talent, stewardship

treasures By Michael Briggs was able to keep paying bills even with cancelled services. By Cathy Laskey peaking as both the dioc- E-offering means that snow- esan stewardship officer birds who spend the winter in Seeking to serve Christ and and a parish treasurer, I the south and those stuck at to make Him known to others Sstrongly believe in e-offering. home by the storms continue Of the 75 parishes in the their contribution weekly or In late September, the Parish diocese, 56 use the service. monthly. of Sussex held a stewardship I contribute monthly to St. I have spoken to a num- weekend with the theme of Philip by e-offering, as does ber of treasurers and they are “Using Our Gifts (Time, Tal- about 50 per cent of our con- thankful for those parishioners ents and Treasure).” gregation, both by numbers who contribute this way. On Saturday evening there and by amount. I know some people like to was a fellowship dinner fol- It is a great example of stew- put an envelope in the offer- lowed by a time of focusing consider planning an Advent narrative. ardship as our offerings to the ing when in church and this upon stewardship through event for members of your As a gathered community, church are regular and unaf- can still be done when using the lens of a definition I heard parish family and the broader after reading the book, start fected by weather, vacation or e-offering. about a decade ago which has community? adding gifts into a parish spar- other reasons that prevent you Your parish can make up stayed with me: Stewardship is The event would provide kle box to help people to get from attending services. some laminated cards saying all that we have, all that we are, an opportunity to learn more going with their own sparkle For those who do not something like ‘I give by e- all of the time. about the Third Mark of Mis- box during Advent. know what e-offering is, here offering’ which you use instead The evening concluded with sion and reflect upon some I recommend buying at is a quick explanation. The of an envelope. a narrative budget which told practical ways to live this least one copy of the book, if program is handled by the There is another facet to the story of this church fam- mark. not more, or giving families an diocese. this. Anyone who has counted ily’s mission and ministry. It could be an encourage- opportunity to order one so There is no work for the the offering knows that the It was a photo presenta- ment for not only the Christ- they can have one at home. parish, other than submitting more cash and cheques there tion illustrating their mission mas season but more impor- The dollar store usually has the forms to the e-offering co- are, the longer it takes. of “Seeking to serve Christ to tantly to continue during the sparkly boxes available this ordinator for the diocese. With e-offering the amount make Him known to others.” coming year. time of year. Each week on Monday or of cash and cheques is reduced, The following day during I would suggest gathering Each family (be it a family each month on the first busi- making the counting easier the Sunday morning service, people for a meal (a shared of one, two or many) would be ness day, an amount that you and quicker. every worshipper received $10 potluck meal, something to eat given a box to help them get decide is taken from your bank Additionally there could be to use to grow their gift. On prepared on site or something started on their sparkle box account and credited to your a reduction in the amount the the first Sunday of Advent, ordered in like pizza). Follow- during the Advent event. parish. bank charges the parish each members will share about how ing the meal, the activity is as On Christmas Eve, the This happens automatically month. Banks do not like to they grew their gift. simple as someone reading a story book could even be read and continues until you decide handle cash or cheques as it is Stewardship is not about story from a book. again and/or the sparkle boxes to stop it. time consuming. They charge money. Yes, money is a com- gathered up and offered during It continues even when the accordingly. ponent, but it is more about Advent activity the offertory. weather is bad. I remember The treasure’s part of using all we have been blessed Each year for Advent and/ Maybe the boxes could be the winter of 2015 when our stewardship that I touched on with, being all that our Lord or Christmas, I try to buy a opened and shared at Epipha- parish was forced to cancel a briefly last month is important has called us to be, day in and children’s book which I find ny with another parish family number of services for safety to the church as we all have to day out for God’s glory and the useful for sharing in the faith gathering. concerns as the storms seemed heat and power our buildings. realization of the Kingdom. formation of people of all ages. The ideas are endless and to come in every Sunday. By moving to e-offering, we I wonder how God will After all, each of us is a child this activity could be the be- While the collection was help give parishes some pre- grow the gifts of the people of of God. ginning of day-to-day response small that winter, the bills kept dictable cash-flow which helps the parish family of Sussex? One of my favourite books to human need by loving on rolling in and had to be with payment of the bills. In October’s edition of the is called The Sparkle Box – A service. paid. With 50 per cent of our Michael Briggs is the diocesan NB Anglican, Bishop David fo- Gift with the Power to Change The Sparkle Box – A Gift congregation on e-offering, I stewardship officer. cused upon the Third Mark of Christmas. with the Power to Change Mission which is “To respond The illustrations are beautiful Christmas, by Jill Hardie; illus- to human need by loving and so true to our time and place. trated by Christine Kornacki. Book launched service.” The story of the sparkle box Publisher: Ideals Children’s I would encourage reading encourages us to participate Books (October 1, 2012). Charmaine MacInnis-Lynch has launched again what our bishop said and further in the story and will ISBN-10: 0824956478; ISBN- her first book, about her 10 years at the reflecting further about how all help us to live the Marks of 13: 978-0824956479 P.E.I. Mt. Herbert Orphanage, her many that we have, all that we are, all Mission. foster homes, wonderful marriage, years living of the time, can fulfill this. Read the story, sitting to- Cathy Laskey is the executive with the agonies of mental illness and finally, As Advent and Christmas gether, looking at the pictures archdeacon to the bishop. her epiphany. seasons draw near, why not and reflecting deeper about the A Spiritual Journey is her vivid account of how God is always on the move in everyone’s Copies of The Archives Corner, written life. Proceeds go to Canadian Mental Health by Twila Buttimer and Frank Morehouse, Association and St. John the Baptist Anglican are still available for sale. Church in Riverview, N.B. Contact Charmaine: 506-386-7184 or Contact diocesan archivist Lorna Williams < [email protected] >. (357-1138) for your copy. It makes a great Christmas gift! 12 / The New Brunswick Anglican november 2016

I n t e r g e n e r a t i o n a l m i n i s t r i e s

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The crowd was not large, but the speakers and workshops were excellent at the annual youth conference this fall, says YIG. This year it was held in Grand Bay. At right, in yellow, is John Galbriath, one of the speakers at the conference. Youth conference focuses on importance of relationship-building

The Youth & Intergenerational speakers and conversation part of youth ministry. Lead- leaders have on youth is im- The YIG team has set next Ministries (YIG) team hosted were thought-provoking and ers, she said, do not need to portant. year’s event for Saturday, Sept. its second annual Diocesan helpful. worry about numbers and Following lunch, the partic- 30. The location is not yet Youth Ministries Conference Audrey Cameron, a 20-plus programming, but must work ipants enjoyed two workshops, determined. at the Church of the Resurrec- year veteran of youth ministry, on building relationships. Mission and Youth led by For up-to-date news regard- tion, Parish of the Nerepis and was the keynote speaker. She Audrey provided examples Jayme Hall, director of Out- ing youth and inter-genera- St John on Saturday, Oct. 1. shared personal stories of how of not knowing how things flow Ministry in Saint John; tional events, check out YIG’s It was a small turnout relationship, trust and being you do or say will affect young and Sports vs Church led by Facebook page, www.face- with representation from 10 present for youth are vital. people down the road in years John Galbraith from the Parish book.com/YIGfton or email parishes. However, the guest She stressed the relational to come. The impact youth of Douglas and Nashwaaksis. [email protected].

Camp Brookwood is pleased to announce the camp has received a grant from the New Brunswick Children’s Foundation for $8,000. This funding will cover full camp scholarships for 40 children in the summer of 2017. The Episcopal funds will increase the number of children Announcements served from situations which would not allow The Rev. J. Peter Gillies, rector them the opportunity of the Parish of Kingston, will to attend a summer retire effective Dec. 31. camp. Applications will be accepted over The Rev. Brenda McK- the coming months to night has been appointed hon- fill these scholarships. orary assistant in the Parish of From left, Mary Lee Kingston. Philips, camp chair; and Mike Daniels, NBCF The Rev. Neil Osiowy has board member. The been appointed rector of the presentation took place Parish of Ludlow & Blissfield, in Fredericton Oct. 5. submitted photo $8,000 worth of camp smiles effective Oct. 15. november 2016 november 2016 The New Brunswick Anglican / 13

C o m m u n i c a t i o n s Perfecting the craft of communication

By Marilyn Lewell were presented in a video by Global TV’s Andrew Crom- The who, what, where, when well, where he emphasized the and why of communications need for the interviewer to be in Anglican parishes was relaxed, and do one’s home- discussed at the Communica- work ahead of time, but most tions workshop held Saturday, of all, to listen to the answers Oct.1 at St. John the Evangelist given. Church in Fredericton. Many were not aware of the There were approximately need for signed permission for 30 eager PCOs (parish com- the use of photos of children munication officers), wardens in write-ups. Many questions and clergy from all parts of the were answered and Gisele and diocese, including Bathurst, Dwight spoke on the privacy Campbellton, Saint John, policy and how it affects par- Fredericton, St. Andrews, ishes. Gagetown and Hampton, who Following a generous and wanted to perfect their craft. delicious lunch prepared by They were ably led by Gisele the church kitchen crew, sing- McKnight, and her team of ing was again led by Rev. Bob Dorothy Shephard, the Ven LeBlanc. Pat Drummond, the Rev. Bob A very interesting lesson by LeBlanc (who, with his guitar, the Rev. Jonathan Springthor- Eugene Price photo led in some enthusiastic sing- pe, on his parish website audit ing), Dwight Stuart and Don and developing and maintain- Global TV’s Andrew Cromwell appears in a videotaped presentation on interviewing skills at the Adams. ing websites, helped many and Diocesan Communications workshop Oct. 1. Eugene Price, warden in the Parish of Bright, attended The participants began the led to lots of questions. and submitted this winning photo. Congratulations, Eugene! morning with singing, fol- Dorothy Shephard spoke on lowed by a welcome from the social media — specifically the priest of the parish, the Rev. use of Facebook and Twitter. were more comfortable in their are no silly questions.” Christ Church Cathedral in Paul Ranson. The attendees were also role, and that there is lots of Tentative plans were sug- Fredericton. Don Adams introduced the reminded not to forget the “old support to help develop more gested for help to set up an Workshop attendees were description of a PCO, and then fashioned” methods of com- communications within the interactive parish website for encouraged to put their new Gisele challenged the group to munication (radio announce- parishes and among them. anyone who requests it. skills to the test and write a a contest to see who could do ments and newspapers) in ad- They were encouraged to All in all, it was a most suc- story about the workshop, with the best write-up of the day. dition to the electronic media. ask for any support. Gisele re- cessful workshop. the best one appearing here. Interviewing skills and tips Everyone left feeling they minded everyone, that “There Marilyn Lewell attends Congratulations, Marilyn! Other photos from the day

FAR LEFT: Communications Team chair Dorothy Shephard presents a lesson on social media use. LEFT: Global TV’s Andrew Cromwell presents, via video, a primer on interview techniques. BELOW CENTRE: The Rev. Jonathan Springthorpe outlines the audit of parish websites he’s performed, with some guidance on what makes a good website. BELOW: The Rev. Bob LeBlanc leads music worship.

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S a f e C h u r c h

Safe Church training now available FACT OR FALLACY?

With Safe Church, we can renovations take place. to ensure each program or never rent our hall again. ministry complies with the If an older facility does regulation. Safe Church has Fallacy! Under the Safe not include washrooms or been designed to allow for Diocesan Church program, other emergency release doors, a smooth, uncomplicated community and church these standards need not transition. Safe Church groups will still be able to be implemented unless rent the church hall. The the parish decides to make Safe Church is intended to Quick Tips community group will be renovations, at which time prevent misconduct. Information: Safe Church upcoming details. asked to sign the “Agreement the building should be regulation, policies, risk to Use a Diocesan Facility,” brought up to standard. Fact! The Safe Church management and stan- Full Implementation: which maintains several Safe program is intended to With Safe Church, we will create an environment dards, as well as helpful By mid summer, 2017 to Church standards, and sets forms, templates and allow time for review of the conditions of use. not be able to maintain our of understanding and programs for children or respect for all members checklists can be found on status. With Safe Church, we won’t youth. of the church, by applying the diocesan website. be able to use our old procedural and planning For training and infor- buildings anymore. Fallacy! For most parishes, standards. This safe Training: Throughout the mation: Go to anglican. Safe Church should be environment protects diocese by Easter – April nb.ca/legislation/safe_ 16, 2017. Online training, church_training/ Fallacy! Many of the older easily implemented, with clergy and lay leaders in in five modules, is now buildings may not meet only minor changes such their ministry, as well as available to learn at your For further information: complete safety standards, as the police record check, volunteers, employees, own pace. Group training contact Irene Adams - but will be required to two-adult standard and congregants, families and sessions will be scheduled 506-459-1801, ext 222; update when future the open-room standard visitors. at a later date. Watch for [email protected] St. Philip’s launches Learn To Cook kids’ program in Moncton Church partners with Queen Elizabeth School

Queen Elizabeth School and students will practice safe food larly proud of the community the Anglican Parish of St. Phil- handling, develop chopping/ collaboration aspect of the ip in Moncton have launched mixing techniques, learn project. a new Learn to Cook program to follow basic recipes, and From a volunteer stand — an after-school cooking discover how to use their point, several local groups are course for Queen Elizabeth senses to know when foods are pitching in, including parish-

McKnight photo students in Grades 6 to 8. properly cooked. ioners from St. Philip’s and St. Food literacy (knowledge Throughout the process, Andrew’s Churches, parents regarding nutrition and food they will take ownership of from Queen Elizabeth School, Clergy Day preparation) and food security food preparation instead of members of the community (consistent access to afford- having to rely on prepackaged at large, and graduates of the able and nutritious food) items. Community Food Mentors On Sept. 15, active and retired clergy gathered in Fredericton are growing concerns in the They will also learn about Program. for a Clergy Day. The theme was “Discussing Physician province, with 21 per cent of meal planning and how to The program has received Assisted Death” with several aspects of the topic led by New Brunswick children living make food go further, even on funding from a New Bruns- various presenters. in food insecure homes. a limited budget. wick Community Food A new federal law on physician-assisted dying was passed This program hopes to ad- “Our Queen Elizabeth Action Grant, administered June 17. Hilary Young, of the University of New Brunswick’s dress these and other issues in School/St. Philip’s Church by the Wellness Branch of the Faculty of Law, gave the legal perspective. a fun and interactive learning planning committee members Department of Social Develop- Bishop David Edwards considered a theological perspective environment. are excited to welcome our first ment. of life and death, and Dr. Stephen Hart discussed hospice The goal is to improve the students to Learn to Cook,” Learn to Cook is running care. children’s ability to prepare said project lead Janice Irvine- for five weeks, starting Oct. 12, The day wrapped up with a presentation by Gisele McKnight safe, nutritious and culturally Meek of St. Philip’s. with a second session slated for on the basics of dealing with the media. acceptable meals for them- “We hope that they will Winter/Spring 2017. About 50 clergy participated in the day’s events, including selves and their families; and, develop confidence in prepar- It will be based out of the Evening Prayer, pictured here. From left: David Turner, to improve health, academic ing nutritious, budget-friendly St. Philip Church kitchen, and Stephen Harnish, Arnold Godsoe, Rick Robinson (partially learning, and psycho-social meals and will share their hopes to build a foundation hidden), David Dean, Bob LeBlanc, Bonnie LeBlanc, Patricia behaviours. recipes with parents and other for future similar projects such Drummond. During 10 hours of hands- family members.” as a community kitchen or on food skills activities, Organizers are particu- garden. november 2016 november 2016 The New Brunswick Anglican / 15

M u s i c & M o r e Crowder continues a strong solo career

hen the David of issues with this project, Crowder*Band for me at least. Notable in finished its record- their absence this time are Wing together, many lamented the quirky “between songs” the incredible music that was (little musical interludes that not going to be made going often make for a music joke or forward. reference to some other song After all, a band is greater or album) that David Crowder that the sum of its parts, and was so well known for, not therefore a solo artist could Banjos, bluegrass licks, har- just with his band, but on his never be as “thorough” a monicas and “jangly” guitar all last album. This in itself is not musician as they were when provide a sense of folk-driven terrible, for it made space for in a group that worked so well rock with power and earnest other music. together. need in the music. But it’s The generic “Big Anthem” But such has not been the more than this. that is rather too radio-friendly case here (and for that matter, “Run Devil Run” is a for Crowder (ironically, who in other groups. Look at what foot-stomper extraordinaire, enjoys a lot of radio play) is a Sting has accomplished after and like most of the album, little too present here on the leaving The Police, or Mark contains strong elements of album, with songs like “My Vic- Knopfler after Dire Straits, or the fight to resist tempta- tory” and “Forgiven” sounding possibly Phil Collins after leav- tion. Combined with a mes- a bit out of place in this proj- ing Genesis). sage of offered redemption and ect. But maybe that’s just me. David Crowder works today power in faith, and you have Overall, this is a very as a soloist under the moni- an album that speaks what its strong, solid album from ker “Crowder,” and if his first title implies. Crowder, and the proof is in album, Neon Steeple, didn’t Crowder has always been speaks its significant, and stompers like “Run Devil Run” multiple listeners who don’t prove the point, his new proj- a lyricist whose words speak speaks to the depth of reflec- and “Shouting Grounds” to get bored fast. There are some ect American Prodigal solidi- ideas much deeper than many tion that Crowder’s mind goes the unleashed distorted guitars great musical riffs and hooks fies his place as a great musi- of his contemporaries. in singing his faith. and over-processing of “All that will leave some songs cian whose connection with His song, “Shepherd” has It’s not just about what he You Burdens,” and likewise the stuck in your head long after his listeners goes beyond style, an interesting summary of feels like writing at any given reflective ballads “Forgiven” hearing them. notes and words. beloved Psalm 23 at its end: moment, for he understands and “All We Sinners,” and even This album is well worth the Crowder himself describes “Surely goodness will follow his place in the greater tradi- to the darker songs like “Back time invested! his music best as “swamp pop.” me / Every promise will be tion of music-making in the To the Garden,” the album has If that conjures up images of light to my feet / When my Church. an intensity that can easily Rev. Chris Hayes is a musician the American south, so will heart is prone to wandering…” This album has great energy, keep the listener attentive to as well as a priest serving in much of the musical elements The choice of a well-loved whether the song is upbeat or what is being offered. the Parish of Salisbury and on the album. hymn on most of his albums a slow grinder. From the foot- However, there are a couple Havelock.

Chris Ketch, priest-in-charge, Parish of Kent; diocesan refugee response co-ordinator

Favourite book of the Bible - The Gospel of John byron thomas photo Birthplace - Saint John, N.B. What you love most about God – His loyalty and mystery Favourite place on Earth - This beautiful province in which we live Trinity art Farthest you’ve been from home - Athens, Greece Favourite meal or dessert - Blueberry pie In Saint John, a harvest-themed arts festival called Biggest fear – That the Anglican Church of Canada will ultimately sacrifice the truth “Harvesting Of The Arts” featured galleries, shops and on the altar of a false unity. “For the time will come when people will not put up private showings. Trinity Church was included for the art with sound doctrine. Instead, to suit their own desires, they will gather around them inherent in its design and construction. The church was a great number of teachers to say what their itching ears want to hear. They will turn open to visitors Sept. 24 with a display of local photography their ears away from the truth and turn aside to myths.” - 2 Timothy 4:3-4 provided by parish member Byron Thomas. The Rev. Dr. Hidden talent – I’m pretty good at finding places. I am rarely completely lost while John Paul Westin contributed by giving presentations on the driving or on foot. A talent that has been rendered obsolete with the advent of GPS. stories illustrated in the many stained glass windows. The Favourite movie or book – Harry Potter series, especially Order of the Phoenix public turnout was very good. In this photo, John Paul is in Three things always in your fridge – Tabasco sauce, milk, apples action, explaining to guests the meaning of a stained glass Favourite sports team - I enjoy watching sports but I don’t really have a favourite sports team. Team loyalty only really comes out in me when there is some kind of window. international competition. Go Team Canada! 16 / The New Brunswick Anglican november 2016

p a r i s h n e w s & e v e n t s

The Rev. Steven Harnish had his hands full during the baptism of twins on Sunday, Sept. 25 at St. Ansgars in New Denmark. From left: mom, Sabrina Jensen; Aksel Keith Jensen; Rev. Harnish; Anna Dahlia Jensen; and dad, Karl Jensen.

The Shediac Cape Community Garden is in its third season. More than half the garden this year was planted for the Vestiaire St. Joseph Food Bank in Shediac due to a lower than normal number of plots being rented out. Once again, in June, organizers participated in the United Way Day of Caring with 15 volunteers who helped with a number of projects, one of which was to lay out and plant the new herb garden. They also helped clear a large patch of underbrush, did general clean-up of the garden perimeter and planted the food bank garden. At the end of August organizers purchased and mounted a beautiful new sign with hopes that it will encourage others to show more than a passing interest in the garden. Even seasoned gardeners can learn from this project, whether it’s a new vegetable or a different method of gardening. Organizers are already thinking about modifications for the 2017 season.

Submitted photos

The Parish of Wicklow, Wilmot, Peel and Aberdeen held its harvest supper at Camp Brookwood on Sunday, Oct.2. As the photo shows, the conversation and fellowship were as important as the meal.

Bob leblanc photo