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BY ANA WATTS continue to nurture and support young people and the whole com- Camp Medley will have a new munity for many generations to staff house in time for the 2010 come.” camping season, thanks to a Fund-raising team member $236,000 investment from the Peter Graham of St. Paul’s, Government of Canada’s Eco- Rothesay, thanked Mr. Ashfi eld nomic Action Plan. The Hon. and ACOA on behalf of Arch- Keith Ashfi eld, Minister of state bishop Miller. “The federal funds for the Atlantic Canada Opportu- from ACOA are a tipping point nities Agency (ACOA) and Mem- for Camp Medley and will allow ber of Parliament for Frederic- this project to continue uninter- ton made the announcement at rupted.” the Diocese of Fredericton Synod Each year Camp Medley pro- Offi ce on Thursday, Oct. 8. vides a well-rounded camp ex- “This investment will benefi t perience for young people from the surrounding communities of throughout New Brunswick Camp Medley by providing ac- beyond. Just over half of the cessible space for meetings and campers who register each year functions during the off-season, are Anglican. The rest come from as well as improving the quality other denominations. Young of facilities for campers,” said people from inner city neigh- Mr. Ashfi eld. bourhoods who might otherwise Archbishop Claude Miller was never enjoy a camp experience, unable to attend the announce- are sponsored by the camp as ment, but in earlier conversa- well as by many Anglican par- tions with ACOA he said, “When ishes. government and the community The diocese is in the third work together, wonderful things phase of a capital campaign happen. Camp Medley has par- on behalf of both of its youth WATTS ticipated in the development camps, Medley and Brookwood. The federal government will invest $236,000 in Camp Medley over the winter, and help the camp complete its and formation of generations Camp Brookwood has completed refurbishment with the construction of a new staff house that will be ready to use during the 2010 camping season. of young New Brunswickers. several of its necessary upgrades, The Hon. Keith Ashfi eld (right), Minister of state for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) and In partnership with the federal but Camp Medley embarked on a Member of Parliament for Fredericton made the announcement at the Diocese of Fredericton Synod Offi ce on government we will complete the complete renewal of its infra- Thursday, Oct. 8. Peter Graham of St. Paul’s, Rothesay, thanked Mr. Ashfi eld and ACOA on behalf of Archbishop refurbishment of the camp and See “Kids with” on page 2 Claude Miller who was out of town. Joy in the Journey Shared Ministry in the Upper St. John River Valley Following is a description of the process of develop- mundston to Perth-Andover. depends on the willingness of • we cope with the issues and participants to journey together, ing a shared ministry for the Upper St. John River infl uences of our rural/agricul- in response to God’s leading, Valley, written by the parish clergy who facilitate tural/seasonal nature. toward mission and ministry in Conversation and commit- this time and in this area. With the endeavour: the Rev. Deacon Fran Bedell, the ment are the foundation of com- that understanding, clergy and PPreparerepare Rev. Bonnie (Bonita) LeBlanc, the Rev. Bob LeB- munity, they strengthen, change laity can move in new directions and transform. Individuals and together and even fi nd the cour- YYee lanc and the Rev. Amanda Longmoore. congregations come together to age to take creative risks. build a sense of community … In response to our fi rst vision- IN THE BEGINNING … from the Parish of Kingston to ours is a work in progress. ing day, with its emphasis on TThehe WWayay Bishop Claude Miller called a the Parish of Andover; The fi rst step of our journey building a faith community, we clergy team together and asked: • her husband, the Rev. Bob toward shared ministry in this instituted: “Is a shared ministry possible in LeBlanc, moved from the Parish area was a two-day workshop • Evening contemporary praise this region? If it is, how could of Central Kings to Denmark, with wardens, treasurers and the and worship services in two it happen, and what would it Madawaska and Grand Falls. clergy. We provided a safe envi- locations; look like?” We thought it was The bishop gave us the man- ronment in which participants • Two coffee house evenings; Get the news fi rst at possible and likened the process date to design a plan for shared shared their concerns, joys, ideas • Some shared worship services to weaving a cloth or making a ministry. We began that journey and plans for the future. The outside of the regular Sunday http://anglican.nb.ca patchwork quilt. in May of this year. It is unique results were amazing. The con- morning celebrations. While you’re there, As we fi nd our way, it looks to this area. We are pioneers. We versations and the environment In response to our second vi- like four clergy serving five share a vision of re-connection freed our people to trust and sioning day, where the mind-set subscribe to E News and parishes: with the diocese, with other com- move together with a common moved from survival to explora- • the Rev. Deacon Fran Bedell, munities within our cluster, and purpose. They take great com- tion mode with a new sense of get the news delivered with a long-time ministry in with wider communities. fort in the knowledge that their commitment, we are planning: Edmundston (Parish of Mada- spiritual needs will be met in • A hymn-sing with potluck, and to your in-box each week waska); WHAT WE LOOK LIKE … the places where they are accus- various other musical events; • the Rev. Amanda Longmoore, In addition to four clergy in fi ve tomed to worshipping, and that a • A joint vestry retreat; Click on the News button brought from the Diocese of parishes: pastor is always available. • To continue with shared wor- at the top of the page and Nova Scotia and Prince Edward • we have 10 regularly used ship services in the various com- Island to the Parish of the To- church buildings; HOW SHARED MINISTRY munities outside of the regular choose E News from the bique; • we measure about 150 kilo- TAKES SHAPE … Sunday morning celebrations, drop-down menu • the Rev. Bonnie LeBlanc, moved metres end-to-end, from Ed- The success of shared ministry See “A clearer vision” on page 2 2 / THE NEW BRUNSWICK ANGLICAN NOVEMBER 2009
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Governance and leadership is- General Synod. The Working Nicholls and Norah Bolton pre- sues dominated the September Group is looking into the canons sented their work on the offi ce meetings of the Synod and of and the necessary changes in and role of the Primate, includ- the Council of the Ecclesiastical constitutional legislation re- ing a review of the history of the Province of Canada in Gander, quired to reduce the size of Gen- primacy. Small groups discussed Newfoundland. A total of 73 eral Synod and its Council, as questions related to the primacy delegates and 15 invited guests well as the number of delegates and the responses gathered were represented the seven dioceses from each diocese. given to the task force to assist of the province — Montreal, Que- Provincial Synod later defeat- them in their work. bec, Fredericton, Nova Scotia & ed a motion to reduce the size of Prince Edward Island; Western diocesan delegations by two. Constitutions & Canons Newfoundland, Central New- A panel of four Province of Changes were made to these foundland, and Eastern New- Canada members of the na- documents in order to set out foundland & Labrador. tional Governance Working clearly the purpose, rights, re- Group — Dr. Randall Fairey, sponsibilities and prerogatives Archbishop Cynthia Haines-Turner, Bishop of the Synod. Of course of most signifi cance Sue Moxley and Harry Huskins in the Diocese of Fredericton Interfaith Committee — discussed indigenous minis- WATTS was the election of our Bishop try, beginning with a historical A motion to affi rm and uphold Brian Hudson (right), a professional engineer and project management Claude Miller as Metropolitan of overview and moving on to the the importance of interfaith professional, offered members of Diocesan Council a primer he called the Province of Canada. challenges of creating new struc- dialogue by requesting the Met- tures that would support the ropolitan to appoint a resource Leading and Managing Change at its inaugural meeting in Mactaquac on Work between sessions National Indigenous Bishop, pos- person on interfaith dialogue, in Sept. 18 and 19. Synod 2009 called for transformational change in the Because Provincial Synod only sibly with indigenous dioceses. consultation with the Provincial diocese. A certifi ed trainer of the Prosci Change Management Process, meets once every three years, The question remained, however: Executive, passed. Brian worships at St. Luke’s, Gondola Point and is a new member of synod requested the Metropoli- How does this work within the council. He is seen here during a lunch break with another new council tan to act, with the advice of the tradition and the current struc- Presentations member, Anna Caines (left) of the Parish of the Nerepis and St. John, provincial executive, to establish tures? Professor Joanne Mercer of and with Ted Quann of the Parish of Chatham, a returning member. a task force to identify ways in Queen’s College, St John’s, of- which the province and each Renunciation of the fered two presentations on the Jim Morell, a management of the dioceses may implement Doctrine of Discovery topic of “Why do we serve God?” consultant and long-time diocesan The Province of Canada passed They were based on the Book the deliberations of this synod volunteer, offered the new a motion that asked the General of Job. on: internal governance; the Diocesan Council an overview of relationship of Provincial Synod Synod of the Anglican Church Fiona Brownlee, communica- with General Synod and with the of Canada to repudiate and tions offi cer for the Council of the work and consultation in the diocesan synods; and how they renounce the Doctrine of Dis- the North, reported on the im- diocese that led to Synod 2009’s may address any arising civil covery which grants title to portant work of the council and call for transformational change, legislative issues affecting the newly “discovered” lands to gave thanks for the members’ and led a process of discussion province or any of the dioceses. the government whose subjects continued prayers and support. and consultation priorities, “discover” new territory. It has approach and visioning. As a Governance working group been primarily used to support R&R result, terms of reference were Bishop Dennis Drainville (Dio- decisions invalidating or ignor- Members of Provincial Synod struck for a group to initiate, cese of Quebec), Archdeacon ing aboriginal possession of land traveled by bus to Newtown for a monitor and evaluate the changes Harry Huskins (Executive Of- in favour of colonial or post-colo- tour, a traditional Newfoundland envisioned by Synod 2009 and to ficer, Province of Ontario and nial governments. dinner and entertainment. manage the process of change in member of the Governance the diocese. Working Group), and Prolocutor Primacy Task Force Alan Perry (Diocese of Montreal) Primacy Task Force members offered refl ections on the size of Edmund Laldin, Bishop Linda With fi les from Jim Sweeney Kids with a good camp experience stand a better chance in life
Continued from page 1 Murdock of Murdock & Boyd is who praised the efforts of former The infusion of federal money sion for Camp Medley, a vision structure. New camper cabins contributing his expertise to the campaign coordinator Peter Irish has reenergized the diocesan that I share,” said Mr. Graham. and a large multi-purpose build- design of the new building. of Saint John. “At this point we effort to raise the necessary re- “We believe that kids with a ing with an industrial kitchen More than a thousand New are not unlike the marathon run- maining funds, he continued. good camp experience stand a replaced the former “rustic” Brunswick Anglicans, churches, ner who hits the wall at 18 miles.” “Archbishop Miller has a vi- better chance in life.” cabins and dining hall. church groups, corporations and A dilapidated and inadequate foundations contributed $1.1 mil- staff house and nurse’s quarters re- lion to the fi rst two phases of the main to be replaced. The new staff capital campaign and gave the house will be built on the founda- diocese a strong foundation for tion of the old one. Architect Greg phase three, said Mr. Graham, www.anglican.nb.ca OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE DIOCESE OF FREDERICTON A clearer vision of God’s work A SECTION OF THE ANGLICAN JOURNAL
Continued from page 1 ties to share our resources and The Rt. Rev. Claude Miller Bishop and Publisher with an emphasis on multi-gen- make better use of our facilities. DEADLINE erational participation. A French Baptist congregation for copy and photo Ana Watts Editor As the length and breadth regularly worships in one of our submissions to the of our woven cloth grows … as buildings. Published 10 times per year. Price of subscription $10.00 more colourful pieces are added Our shared ministry is a work New Brunswick to our patchwork quilt … we see in progress offered to the glory of Anglican is the fi rst Please send news and photo submissions to a clearer vision for God’s work God. We will add many strands working day of the Ana Watts, 773 Glengarry Place, Fredericton, NB E3B 5Z8 in this place. In one community, to our cloth, many pieces to our Phone: 506-459-5358; E-mail: [email protected] Sunday morning worship alter- quilt. We intend to provide peri- month previous to nates between the Anglican and odic updates through the New publication. Please send subscription renewals and changes of address to: the United Church liturgies in Brunswick Anglican as well as on The New Brunswick Anglican the Anglican Church building. In our new Shared Ministry page, Early December for c/o Anglican Journal Circulation Dept., 80 Hayden St, Toronto, another, Anglicans and Luther- available soon on the diocesan January; ON M4Y 3G2 ans share child/youth programs website. and special community events. It is a joy and an honour to be early January for Printed & mailed by Signal Star Publishing In an effort to practice good stew- participants in this endeavuor. February A division of Bowes Publishers Ltd. , Goderich, Ontario ardship, we look for opportuni- NOVEMBER 2009 THE NEW BRUNSWICK ANGLICAN / 3
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P R I N C I P A L Success measured by changes in parishes E N G A G E M E N T S
N OCT. 16 and 17, “Good News” to God’s people the voice of the Good Shepherd more than 200 clergy both near and far. to guide and direct us. November 2-6 and lay leaders rep- House of Bishops resenting the major- HE SUCCESS OF THIS of The Advent Season of prepara- November 7 Oity of our parishes gatherd in tion is upon us. May our hearts Tconversation depends on Diocesan Council Sussex with Bishop Edward how our learning is translated be open to receive his love and Salmon, a friend of our diocese serve him from our abundant November 8 at the parish level. We are enor- Parish of St. Peter * from South Carolina. We were mously grateful for the gener- blessings. We have such a great again grateful for his unselfi sh osity of those who have gone deal for which to be thankful. November 24 presence, vast experience and before; their efforts, to a very Bishop’s Counsel dry sense of humour. Bishop large extent, laid the founda- In anticipation of Christ *Denotes Confi rmation Salmon facilitated a “Conver- tion for what we have today and coming, sation for a New Day” for our what we will have in the future. diocese in the area of Steward- We pray that leadership at the ship. It was indeed an encourag- parish level, and the response ing, worthwhile and Spirit led of every member, will serve to event that left me particularly herald in that New Day where blessed. God’s mission is embraced I’m grateful to the Steward- anew. It is my prayer that this A P P O I N T M E N T S ship Team, the Parish of Sus- event is helping our parishio- sex, and the many volunteers ners to visualize, to see their The Rev. Peter Davids, an who made this event possible. is being engaged by the vision gifts of time, talent and trea- Episcopal priest from the Our 2009 Synod recommend- of the Gospel.” sure as serving God’s mission State of Maine, is appointed ed a strategy for transforma- Many of us have heard and call, and encouraging them to ministry and pastoral tional change. This event sup- read that a genuine conversion to serve in a new and exciting oversight as interim priest-in- ports the vision of our Synod to stewardship means seeing reality. charge of the Parish of Cam- and encourages our clergy and everything differently — with I want to extend my thanks Find a story on the event on our pobello, effective Oct. 4, 2009. lay leadership at the parish new eyes and the knowledge for the tremendous response to diocesan website level as they set ministry and that everything we have comes this diocesan initiative. Outside http://anglican.nb.ca. The Rev. Canon Howard An- mission priorities in these chal- from God. Everything we have of synods, it was the largest Click on the Front Page Ar- ningson was appointed rector lenging and changing times. is a gift from God to be cared diocesan meeting we have ever chives link on the lower left side of the Parish of Victoria, ef- Our Synod recognized that for responsibly and shared held. Please be assured of my of the page and then click on the fective Oct. 19. He also contin- stewardship is a priority. But as generously with others. Our prayerful support as we, as Oct. 20 link. A full report will ues as rector of the Parish of Bishop Salmon said “Steward- sharing generously will enable God’s fl ock, refl ect on the words also be in the December issue of Carleton. ship is boring. What’s exciting a generous response to bring of Bishop Salmon and listen for The New Brunswik Anglican.
The Rev. Robert Salloum is appointed associated priest, The importance of Anglican identity and formation in concert with the Rev. Canon Howard Anningson, in he archdeaconry discus- At the same time we also that sign. Although a topic for the parishes of Victoria and sion groups at Diocesan isolated and excluded our key another time, we’ve also suc- Carleton. His appointment is TSynod 2009 articulated nurturing members in order cessfully allowed our practices effective Jan. 1, 2010. our need to recapture our iden- to provide that education. So around it to slip into a cute tity as Christians and Angli- their teachers missed an es- Sunday ritual for infants. The Rev. Chris Hayes is ap- cans, a need highlighted in the sential component of their own That’s not what Holy Bap- pointed rector of the Parish report from the Task Force on Christian nurture — corporate tism is about at all! The empha- of Quispamsis, effective Jan. Rural and/or Struggling Par- worship. Spiritually unfed in sis and preparation for infant 15, 2010. ishes. Our need to know exactly worship, teachers burn out at baptism needs to be around who we are — why we do what an alarming rate. those who make life promises we do, and why we do “it” the Christian education may on behalf of the new member way we do — is vital as we happen in the church hall, who is unable to speak for him strive to proclaim the Gospel but formation happens in the or herself. Preparation for bap- RESOURCES FOR ANGLICAN for the making of disciples in community of the faithful. One tism gets little, if any, attention IDENTITY & FORMATION a radically changing world and of the most important places, in many of our parishes. Directive 2.1 Baptismal Discipline culture. if not the only place this can So it’s no wonder we’ve for- - Diocese of Fredericton At the Clergy Conference in happen, is in worship. I know gotten who we are. We miss our August, our speaker Ed White clergy who have closed Sunday tradition’s built-in opportuni- http://anglican.nb.ca/legislation/di- of the Alban Institute told us: schools during worship in order ties for renewal (formation) on rectives/initiation/baptism/request_ “Transformation is not so much ily mean that any “Anglican to recapture the family time an all too consistent basis. Mak- kit/request_for_baptism_pamphlet_ about fi nding new ways to be formation” has taken place. absolutely necessary for the ing headway toward renewing print_order.pdf the Church as it is about fi nding Formation happens when one health and well being of the our sense of Anglican Christian ways to recapture and live the experiences the application community of faith. More often identity might well begin with Custom Designing the values we once had.” and living out of the head than not, these churches have a renewal of Anglican baptis- Catechumenate for your Parish - Living the Anglican Chris- knowledge. One who has been realized a very positive result mal discipline. tian faith in an ever-changing “formed” in the Anglican faith — a healthy church! Formation is a life long Anglican Church of Canada culture and society is challeng- understands the Anglican “It.” Our younger members come process. It never stops, but it http://www.anglican.ca/faith/ ing business indeed. What is special and unique to the sacrament of confi rma- certainly does need to start. worship/catechumenate/ The need for knowledge of about the Anglican approach tion — the preparation for The Anglican version of that documents/ what it means to “be Anglican” to living the Christian Faith? which we’ve also come to re- begins with the experience of points to a responsibility and Lots! So how have we Anglicans gard as just a “learning event” a corporate church, a family. CustomDesigningthe a task of the Anglican Body of let this slip? — with little, if any, experience Anglican Christian formation CatechumenateforYourParish.pdf Christ to which we haven’t at- One way was to confuse of what it means to be part of includes elements of Christian tended well in the recent past. “Christian education” with the worshiping family of God. education but is much, much The identifi ed need among us “formation.” Progress toward In our diocese confi rmation more. If it is our goal to have a Rites of Initiation - may mean that we haven’t done Christian education is made most often happens in early Church and a new generation Anglican Church of Canada a satisfactory job at our “forma- when one is engaged in forma- adolesence, along with all their to whom we can pass it, we’ll http://www.anglican.ca/faith/ tion” as Anglican Christians. tion, but not necessarily vice- physical and psychological need to come to grips with the worship/catechumenate/index.htm Formation refers to how we versa. Some time ago we decided changes. We urge them to take fundamental differences be- are molded and shaped to live as a Church that the place for personal responsibility for their tween Christian education and the Christian life, not just an our children during worship is faith at a time when worship is Christian formation. academic thinking exercise. in the church hall where they a strange and unfamiliar and Archdeacon Hall’s article is Although learning is a compo- engage in Christian education they feel no sense of belong- The Ven. Geoffrey Hall is cur- nent of formation, formation — Sunday school. As a result, ing. It’s no wonder we never see rently Executive Assistant to the available on-line at is as much about the heart as several generations of young many of them again. Bishop of Fredericton, Secretary http://sites.google.com/site/hall- the head. Studying Anglican- people missed one of the most Our identity as Anglican of the Synod, Diocesan Archdea- weizer/articles/anglican-identity- ism, or the Christian Faith for essential elements of growing Christians begins with bap- con and Territorial Archdeacon and-formation that matter, doesn’t necessar- up Anglican — formation. tism and God’s call through of Fredericton. 4 / THE NEW BRUNSWICK ANGLICAN NOVEMBER 2009
A R O U N D T H E D I O C E S E Bishop confi rms 14 in Upper Kennebecasis
BY MARYLOU WIGGINS On the following Sunday morning the Church of the The Parish of Upper Kennebe- Ascension was fi lled again for casis was pleased to present 14 the special celebration of ‘First candidates for confi rmation to Communion’ for all candidates Archbishop Claude Miller on and their families. During this Sept. 30. The service was held service the parish ACW members at the Church of the Ascension, presented a Bible to each newly Lower Norton Shore Road in confi rmed member. Hampton, with Archbishop Mill- All 14 candidates and the pres- er officiating. He was assisted ent clergy are seen in the photo by the Rev. Wally Collett, inerim at the left following their con- priest-in-charge of the parish, fi rmation. They are left to right and special guest, the Rev. Canon in the front row: Bridget Smith, George Akerley. William Parks, Samantha Arm- The church was filled with strong, Jocelyn Pitcher, Nevan families, Godparents, friends and Nyenhuis, Marcus Smith, and visitors. Music for the occasion Chris Smith. In the second row was provided by our organist are Michaela Smith, Devin Craw- Carolyn Lisson and special guest ford, Richard Pitcher, Ethan musicians the Gowans. Nyenhuis. In the back row are Following the Confi rmation Mr. Collett, Donald Mason, Arch- service a reception was held in bishop Miller, Joseph Graham, Medley Hall. It truly was a time Jackson Chamberlain, Beverly of celebration. Floyd, and Canon Akerley.
ADVENT PROCESSION WITH CAROLS A Service of Advent Lessons and Carols Sunday, November 29 – 4:00 p.m. CHRIST CHURCH CATHEDRAL Fredericton, NB on Church Street, between King and Brunswick Streets Dean Keith Joyce Officiant Diocesan Clergy MU sleep-over and Readers The Choir of Christ camp-fi re at Medley Church Cathedral BY DEANNA MORRISON so cold outside and so nice and Choir The 24 members who attended warm inside, that we decided to the Diocese of Fredericton Moth- stay in. ers’ Union (MU) meeting at Camp We were pleasantly surprised Dr Willis Noble Medley on Sept. 25 and 26 studied with a miniature campfi re in a Organist and Choirmaster about Zipporah, Bathsheba and frying pan. Pieces of wood, some Sarah — the women behind Mo- tin foil and a candle in the centre ses, David and Abraham. The made it just right for roasting Dr Sharon Pond Rev. Leo Martin of Hampton, marshmallows. Associate Organist the MU chaplain, planned the We ended the evening with Saturday afternoon program and a snack and chat fest, while we the discussion was “spirited.” listened to guitar music and sing- #While the Cathedral lighting gradually #The readings from Scripture and So spirited that poor Abraham ing. It was all provided by one of didn’t get much coverage. the three members’ husbands brightens, the Choir’s procession is not these elements of music, some sung by The weekend meeting be- who joined us at camp to prepare a direct movement to the chancel, and the choir and others by the gan on Friday evening. After tasty meals and snacks for us. music is sung from other locations in congregation, speak of the foretelling everyone arrived our resource On Saturday morning Adele the Cathedral. of the coming of Christ. coordinator, Dianne Phillips, Knox, our diocesan president, encouraged us to share what we facilitated a meeting with 24 do with our gifts and talents in More information: [email protected] 450-8500 members in attendance. our spare time. This was a great Following the Bible study on way for us to learn more about Saturday afternoon we wrapped- our MU sisters. It was also an op- up our weekend meeting with a ALL WELCOME! portunity for each of us to think cosy service in Camp Medley’s about how we use our skills and chapel. Before the service we talents to serve others. wrote the names of loved ones in The 13 of us who slept over in need of prayer on a list and gave the cabins planned a campfi re it to Leo, who included prayers on Friday evening, but it was for them in the service. NOVEMBER 2009 THE NEW BRUNSWICK ANGLICAN / 5
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Last May the Rev. Lloyd MacFarlane celebrated the 60th anniversary of his ordination to the diaconate with his parish family in Sussex. He is seen here with the Ven. David Barrett, the rector, as he prepares to cut his cake.
GOSS Last summer David Goss — renowned Saint John storyteller, history buff and member of the congregation at Trinity Church — offered Walk ‘n Talk tours in the uptown area. He included the stunning Trinity, which backs modestly on Charlotte Street and fronts extravagantly on Germain Street, in one of his popular programs. The group shown here also toured the nearby Masonic Lodge and the Union Club. They ended the lovely evening with ice cream served in the Bennett Room at Trinity. Each person paid $5 for the experience and all the proceeds were donated to Trinity’s renovation fund.
Last June the Rev. Canon Basil Buckland celebrated the 70th anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood with his Parish of Sussex family as well as his four children. His daughters Ann and Joan helped him cut his cake. Sussex celebrations By David Barrett celled their 11 a.m. service for the Last spring the people of Trin- special occasion! Also present ity Church, Sussex celebrated were clergy, friends and former signifi cant ordination milestones parishioners from Gagetown, with two dear friends. In May it Wickham, Rothesay, Saint John, was the Rev. Lloyd MacFarlane’s St. Martins, and Cambridge Nar- 60th anniversary of his ordination rows. to the diaconate. In June it was Archbishop Harold Nutter the Rev. Canon Basil Buckland’s and his wife, Edith celebrated 70th anniversary of his ordination the special occasion along with to the priesthood. Canon Buckland’s four children, Bishop Morehead ordained Dick and Ann from Calgary, Mr. McFarlane a deacon in Christ Roger from Montreal, and Joan ACW members journey through faith, hope and love Church Cathedral on May 22, from Bedford, NS. 1949. For the 10 years previous, he Canon Buckland spent his our parishes. Finally she asked and clergy present. Among the BY CLARA PIRIE served as a Church Army offi cer, entire ministry in the Diocese us what is love and how can we, special guests were members he was commissioned on Oct. 1, of Fredericton, serving in the as a Church, grow in love. of the ACW diocesan execu- he Rev. Amanda Long- 1939. Mr. McFarlane spent most Parishes of Westmorland, Cam- The responses were very tive: Joan Randall, president; moore, rector of the of his ordained ministry in On- bridge and Waterborough, Green- interesting and enlightening. Florence Joy Clements, vice- TParish of Tobique, led tario, but did eventually return wich, Bathurst, Gagetown, and Our day began with Holy president; and Sybil Slade, who Woodstock Deanery ACW mem- to New Brunswick. He retired Waterford and St. Mark. Eucharist in St. Andrew’s looks after the Book of Remem- bers on a journey of faith, hope from the Parish of Campbellton Until just a few years ago, Chapel at Brookwood with the brance. and love when she spoke to us and settled in Havelock. He later Canon Buckland continued to as- Rev. Douglas Painter (Wicklow, Archdeacon Walter Wil- at our annual meeting at Camp moved to Sussex. We wish Lloyd sist with services in the Parish of Wilmot, Peel and Aberdeen) liams of Woodstock greeted out Brookwood in September. She many years of good health! Sussex when needed. He enjoys as celebrant. The Rev. Chris members before our afternoon divided us up into small groups Bishop Moorhead ordained good health and looks forward to Hayes (Richmond) assisted and session. Representatives of and gave us questions to dis- Canon Buckland a priest at celebrating his 95th birthday this preached on the theme of the Anglican Housealso joined us cuss among our ourselves, and Christ Church Cathedral on month (November). meeting — The Whole Armor for the day. later we had an opportunity June 7, 1939. On June 4 this year of God. He also spoke to us The offering and all the to share our fi ndings with the the occasion was marked by a briefl y on the camping season proceeds from the Camp Brook- larger group. special celebration at Trinity. at Brookwood. wood table were donated to First she asked what is faith, Among his many well-wishers The Ven. David Barrett is rector The business meeting fol- Camp Brookwood. and in what do we have faith. were members of the Parishes of th Parish Sussex and Arch- lowed a warm welcome to the The second question was what Clara Pirie is president of the of Waterford and St. Mark, his deacon of Kingston and Kenne- 48 members, special guests is hope and where do we see it in Deanery of Woodstock ACW. last parish. They actually can- becasis. 6 / THE NEW BRUNSWICK ANGLICAN NOVEMBER 2009
C O L U M N S ‘I fear that reports of my death have been greatly exaggerated’ The life and times of the Rev. Edward Shuttleworth Medley rchbishop John Medley’s the death of the elderly Mr. She died in March 1873. In 1879, name still reverberates Thomson a year later, Edward he married Katherine M. Han- in this diocese and his A A R C H I V E S Medley became rector of St. sell of Norwich, who survived interest in, and talent for, both Stephen. him. music and church architecture C O R N E R In 1867, ill health forced An architectural gem, and are hardly news to anyone. Edward Medley back to Eng- recognized as an historic site in His youngest child, Edward When he returned to NB in land to recuperate. Imagine 1999, Edward Medley’s beauti- Shuttleworth Medley, followed 1856, Edward studied in Fred- the surprise of his family ful Christ Church still stands closely in his father’s footsteps ericton, fi rst at the Collegiate when the (Saint John) Morn- much as he built it — just mi- as far as these two areas are Grammar School and then at ing Telegraph of Sept. 19, 1867 nus the huge tower which was concerned. He is the focus of King’s College (now UNB), announced: “Intelligence has torn off by the Saxby Gale in this article. where he earned a Bachelor’s been received of the death in 1869. It was not re-constructed. Edward was born August 27, degree (B.A.) in 1862. On May England of Rev. Edward Medley 1838 to John Medley, Vicar of 31, 1863, he was ordained as s/o Bishop of Fredericton. He Sources: Exeter, and Christiana Bacon deacon and appointed a curate went to England some time ago W.F. Vroom, Christ Church, St. Medley. Like his four siblings, in St. Stephen to help the aging for his health.” His brother, the Stephen, NB with a Biographi- Charles, John Bacon, Spenser rector, the Rev. Skiffi ngton Rev. Charles Medley’s response cal Sketch of the Architect and Cana, Edward came to New Thomson. His appointment was appeared a week later: (1913); Brunswick with his father in timely for on July 22nd, when ex- “Having noticed in your E.S. Medley’s Notes of Building 1845. Their mother died in May tensive renovations were nearly paper of last week that Rev. Ed- Christ Church; 1842; his father later married complete, the church burned In a letter to Charlotte ward Medley, my brother, died G.A. Finley, On Earth As It is In Margaret Hudson, but that was down. Because of his architec- County MLA A.H. Gillmor, in London, I should feel obliged Heaven (1995). not until June 1863. tural skills, the young deacon dated May 6, 1865, Edward Med- , I should feel obliged to you if D. Johnson, Vital Statistics When Edward was 15, the submitted architectural plans ley talks of the “great personal you would kindly contradict this from NB Newspapers; Bishop sent him to London, — which he had “made … with diffi culty I have had to contend obituary notice as I have heard Letter to A. H. Gillmor, May 6, England to study architec- my own hands in order to save with in raising the new Church by the English mail that he is 1865 (PANB, MC243); ture for three years with the expense” — to the St. Stephen at St. Stephen.” Not only had still alive and much improved Special thanks to archivist Jan- renowned Gothic architect, Vestry. Although his plans were he drawn the plans, he had also in health. How the mistake has ice Cook (PANB) for pointing William Butterfi eld (one of accepted, the vestry insisted on given $2,000 toward construc- arisen, I cannot tell.” out this letter. the Christ Church Cathedral’s wood as the building material tion costs (providing all seats Medley returned to serve two architects.) London may instead of brick, which Medley were free) and “imported the in the church he built in St. Note that Christ Church, St. also have been the source of preferred. stained glass from England at Stephen until early 1872. Stephen is the feature photo Edward’s musical training, Christ Church was not the my own expense.” He asks Mr. Problems in the parish led to for April in the 2010 Canadian for F.W. Vroom’s little biogra- fi rst New Brunswick church Gillmor to use his infl uence to the creation of a second parish Anglican Church Calendar. phy notes that Edward was a designed* by Edward, but it was “relieve us of the duties.” (Trinity Parish) in St. Stephen “talented composer,” organist the “largest and most ambi- Edward erected the strik- in 1871 and Edward accepted a The Archives Corner is pre- and choirmaster. And in the tious” and the one with which ing fi ve-panel east window in position with Norwich Cathe- pared by Twila Buttimer Rev. William Jaffrey’s account he is most frequently linked. memory of his mother, Chris- dral in England. He left New ([email protected] of the consecration of Holy (*G. Finley lists the churches tiana Bacon Medley. A window Brunswick in February of1872. 506-453-4306) and Trinity Church in Lower St. which Medley designed: i.e. All in the chancel’s side wall is in He continued to work until just Frank Morehouse Mary’s in 1848, he notes Edward Saints, McKeen’s Corner; St. memory of Edward’s fi rst wife. before his death in May 1910. ([email protected] was a gifted singer. He wrote: Mary the Virgin, New Maryland; On Sept. 29, 1864, Bishop Edward Medley was married 506-459-3637). “Edward and [his sister] Cana St. Paul’s, Zealand; All Saints, Medley consecrated the new twice but had no children. In Feel free to contact them with Medley possessed voices of rare Maguadavic; and Church of the church and also ordained 1863 he married Alice Coster, questions, comments or poten- tone and quality” Ascension, Apohaqui.) Edward Medley as priest. Upon daughter of Archdeacon Coster. tial archives donations.
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I N T E R C E S S I O N S … from the archdeacons November Deacon Carol Tyrell, the Rev. (retired). ¶ 21: Parish of St. Mary’s (York), Fred & Marcia Carson, the Very ¶ 8: Parish of Westmorland, Going south … the Rev. Ian Wetmore. Rev. Peter Williams & Barbara the Rev. Kevin Stockall, priest- ¶ 22: Virginia - Wau - (Sudan) Williams, Marion Carroll, the in-charge. Diocese of Ho, Br. The Rt. Rev. Henry Cuir Riak. Rev. Mary & Lino Battaja, Edith Felix Atta Boakye (in training), Archbishop Fred Hiltz, Pri- Josie, licensed lay minister, diocesan catechist. but looking up mate, Anglican Church of Can- Archbishop Terry Buckle, ¶ 9: Parish of Wicklow, Wilm- ada. Diocese of Ho, Agbozune Blanche and family. Claude, our ott, Peel & Aberdeen, the Rev. he closure of St. Deanery, the Rev. Canon George Archbishop, William, George Douglas Painter. James Broad Street D. Asiamah, Rural Dean, the and Harold, retired bishops, ¶ 10: Parish of Woodstock, the Tin the South End of Rt. Rev. Matthias Medadues-Ba- and their families. Ven. Walter Williams. Diocese Saint John was greeted with dohu. Diocese of Yukon, those ¶ 30: Parish of Stanley, (open of Ho, Mrs Christiana Asamo- sadness by the people who retired from the diocese - the incumbency) the Rev. Elaine ah, parochial catechist. worshipped there and many Rev. Ben Hall & Nancy Hall, Hamilton, interim priest-in- ¶ 11: Parish of Andover, the others, including me. Having the Rev. Dorothy Thorpe, the charge. The Rev. Dr. Barry Rev. Bonnie LeBlanc, priest-in- been the Eucharistic minister Rev. Bruce Aylard & Audrey Craig (on leave). charge. there during the time when Aylard, the Rev. Don Sax & the ¶ 12: Parish of Bathurst, the Captain Rod Brantfrancis was Rev. Deacon Lee Sax, the Rev. December Rev. Roderick Black. the pastor, I had a great deal Dr. Ellen Bruce OM, the Ven. ¶ 1: Parish of Sussex, the Ven. ¶ 13: Willochra - (South Aus- of affection for the people and Ken & Aldene Snider, the Rev. David Barrett. Diocese of Ho, tralia, Australia) The Rt. Rev. the building. Today the old Geoffrey & Rosalind Dixon, Bro. Clemence Ahun, diocesan Gary Weatherill. Archbishop church stands empty on its Archbishop Terry Buckle, catechist. Fred Hiltz, Primate, Anglican lot with most of its furnish- Blanche and family. Claude, our ¶ 2: Parish of the Tobique, Church of Canada. Diocese of ings and its fi ne “tracker” Archbishop, William, George the Rev. Amanda Longmoore, Ho, Kpando Deanery, the Rev. organ removed to the Church and Harold, retired bishops, priest-in-charge. The Rev. Patri- Canon Joseph K. Bentum, Ru- of the Resurrection in Grand and their families. cia Craig, chaplain, Saint John ral Dean, the Rt. Rev. Matthias Bay-Westfi eld. ¶ 23: Parish of St. Peter, the Rev. Hospitals. Medadues-Badohu. Diocese of The events around the Dr. Ross Hebb. The Rev. John ¶ 3: Parish of Upham, the Rev. Yukon, Fort Nelson - St. Mary closure of St. James are not in Toronto to help us to think Cooper (on leave). Marian Lucas-Jefferies, priest- Magdalene, Toad River, Alaska only about a building, but through some of the matters ¶ 24: Parish of St. Philip’s, the in-charge. Diocese of Ho, Sr. Highway mile 150-506, the Rev. also cause us to refl ect upon we face. The Sanctuary is a Rev. Kevin Borthwick. Diocese Joyce Agbefu, diocesan cat- Dawn MacDonald and the Rev. the nature of our Anglican long established ministry to of Ho, Rev. Fr. Charles Anum echist. Neville Critchlow; the Rev. polity. How are we, as the people on or near the streets. It Tetteh, priest-in-charge, Wora- ¶ 4: Parish of Upper Kenne- Deacon Don Thompson, Lana church, serving the geograph- is more than a drop-in centre wora Deanery. becasis & Johnston the Rev. Thompson and family, Glen ical area known as the South or a fl op house, it is church ¶ 25: Parish of St. Stephen, the Wally Collett, interim priest-in- Gough, licensed lay minister, End of Saint John? It is part with a congregation of often Rev. William Morton. The Rev. charge. Archbishop Terry Buckle, of the peninsula designated unconventional Christians. Canon Wally Corey (retired). ¶ 5: Parish of Victoria, the Rev. Blanche and family. Claude, our by “Vital Signs” as an area of Greg has written two books ¶ 26: Parish of Salisbury & Canon Howard Anningson. Archbishop, William, George extreme poverty, one of fi ve about the work of the Sanctu- Havelock, the Rev. Dick Black. ¶ 6: Western Mexico - (Mexico) and Harold, retired bishops, in the Port City. What that ary, one called God in the Alley Diocese of Ho, Justice Richard- The Rt. Rev. Lino Rodriguez and their families. means is 43 per cent of the and the other The Twenty Piece son Komla Macarphuy, semi- Amaero. Archbishop Fred Hiltz, ¶ 14: Parish of Bright, (open households in the area have Shuffl e. As a clericus we have narian. Primate Anglican Church of incumbency) the Rev. Canon an annual income of less than spent the last few month read- ¶ 27: Parish of Shediac, the Ven. Canada. Council of the North, John Sharpe, interim priest-in- $10,000. We also know, how- ing the latter book to help our Richard McConnell. Diocese of Saskatchewan, charge, the Rev. Deacon Debra ever, that 22 per cent of the thinking and as I write this we ¶ 28: Parish of Simonds, the the Rt. Rev. Anthony Burton, Edmondson. The Rev. Terry population in the district is are looking forward to Greg’s Rev. Terence Chandra, priest- the Rt. Rev. Charles Arthur- Doncaster (on leave). under the age of 18. visit in October. in-charge. son. Diocese of Ho, Cathedral ¶ 15: Parish of Cambridge & This type of information Across our deanery, diocese ¶ 29: Almighty God, as your Deanery, the Very Rev. Simon K Waterborough, the Rev. Valerie led the Saint John clericus to and in fact the western world, kingdom dawns, turn us from Abler, Dean of Ho, the Rt, Rev. Hunt & the Rev. Karman Hunt, begin to ask questions about we face challenges which the darkness of sin to the light Matthias Medadues-Badohu. priests-in-charge. Diocese of the nature of ministry that strike at the very heart of our of holiness, that we may be Diocese of Yukon, Whitehorse Ho, Mr William Agbalenyo, might be appropriate for the existence as a church. We must ready to meet you in our Lord - Christ Church Cathedral, parochial catechist. South End, and how best not reassure ourselves that it and Saviour, Jesus Christ. West the Ven. Dr. Sean Murphy, the ¶ 16: Parish of Campbellton, it might be delivered. The is impossible for the church Texas - (Province VII, USA), Rev. David Pritchard & family, the Rev. Arnold Godsoe. Major discussions we have had thus in the west to disappear. That the Rt. Rev. Gary Lillibridge, the Rev. Martin Carroll, Ruth John Organ, chaplain, St Luke’s far have been stimulating and is not true. It has happened Suffragan Bishop of West Texas Carroll & family, Licensed lay Chapel, CFB Gagetown. focused upon the mission of before. From the time of - the Rt Rev. David Mitchell ministers-in-training Gaya Tie- ¶ 17: Parish of Campobello, the church in this deanery. Jesus until its fi nal demise in Reed. Archbishop Fred Hiltz, deman, Beverley Whitehouse, (open incumbency) The Rev. One of the fundamental ques- the 14th century (fragments Primate, Anglican Church of Elsa Cheeseman, Anne Ber- Peter Davids, interim priest-in- tions is: “How can we and still remain for example in Canada. Diocese of Ho, Wora- nard. Archbishop Terry Buckle, charge. Diocese of Ho, Mr. Hope the people of the South End Egypt and Ethiopia), a church wora Deanery the Rev. Father Blanche and family. Claude, our Fiebor, parochial catechist. work together to enhance the stretched from Syria all the Charels A. Tetteh, priest-in- Archbishop, William, George ¶ 18: Parish of Canterbury, ministry already taking place way to Tibet, into Africa and charge, the Rt Rev. Matthias and Harold, retired bishops, (open incumbency). there?” It is not merely the down into India. Its members Medadues-Badohu. Diocese of and their families. ¶ 19: Parish of Carleton, the programs happening on the would fi nd it impossible to Yukon, those retired from the ¶ 7: Parish of Waterford & St. Rev. Canon Howard Anningson. ground — such as Inner City believe that it has vanished, diocese - the Rev. Canon David Mark, the Rev. Allen Tapley. Intercessions on-line under Youth Ministry, which cel- but it has. & Alice Kalles, the Ven. John & The Ven. Thomas Crowther PRAYER at anglican.nb.ca ebrates its 20th anniversary We have to learn the les- this year — but also the work sons of our past in order to be of other denominations. effective in the present. One In addition to all of this S T . A N D R E W S D E A N E R Y A C W reason for the failure of the there is a sense of the Holy African/Asian church was its Spirit going ahead of us. The decision to turn in on itself. Members of the St. Andrews level of excitement gener- Mission became less of a prior- Deanery ACW met on Saturday, ated amongst the clergy and ity. To discover more about this Sept. 19 in St. Stephen. Guest Greater Chapter is something fascinating subject read Philip speaker Mary Smith shared some I have never experienced Jenkins’s book “Lost History of of her experiences with Rose & before during my ministry. It Christianity”. Thorne Ministries, before she is the intention of the dean- Back to ourselves in our and her husband, the Rev. Bob ery to see the ministry in the time. We have to look in all Smith, left for Uganda in late South End have knock on directions: past, present and effects throughout the area as September. They support and future, to discover where God parishes become involved and mentor a variety of ministries is leading his church. The learn skills to enable them in around the world, currently challenge is to see how God is their mission. in Malaysia, Zambia, the leading us into a new day. One of the issues we have Philippines as well as in Uganda. faced is the question: “What The ACW members also is appropriate ministry in the The Ven. David Edwards is rec- performed a skit, Dr. Periwinkle, area?” To that end we invited tor of St. John’s Stone Church Psychiatrist. The stars were Jean Greg Paul from the Sanctuary and archdeacon of Saint John. Groom, Shirley Matheson, and EVA MORTON Joan O’Neill. 8 / THE NEW BRUNSWICK ANGLICAN NOVEMBER 2009
Y O U T H Youth group + newsboys = fantastic road trip!
BY CHRIS HAYES agreed to do the tour with the remaining newsboys. ay the words “road While initially it was odd trip” and the cheering to hear the newsboy songs in Sfrom your youth group a new voice, the band worked may leave your ears ring- well together and made the ing. Mention a road trip that audience feel involved and involves four Christian rock valued. bands at Harbour Station in Bread of Stone really stood Saint John, and your head out too and should soon be a might ring right off! And so it household name. was, a group of 10 fi ne people At the end of the concert from the parishes of Wood- we hung around to meet mu- stock and Richmone set off sicians and get autographed in two fi ne vehicles down the T-shirts and posters. On the highway to Saint John on the drive home we talked about afternoon of Oct. 8. One stop what impressed us. Some for supper, several for conve- of us thought that what the nience stores, and innumerable band members said about text messages later, we arrived themselves, their lives, and at Harbour Station. God in them both, made as We had Bread of Stone much impact as a cool light (with a modern rock sound) to show. I was reminded of the start, then Me In Motion (pop powerful witness, ministry rock), Seventh Day Slumber — and therefore responsibili- (hard rock), and fi nally — the ty — of Christian musiciansto newsboys! (Attention Mr. their audiences. Spell Checker, no caps for About 1 a.m. we dropped these guys.) off tired but happy young With a musical career that people at their homes, with spans almost 25 years, the “visions of newsboys dancing newsboys are in the midst of in their heads.” a kind of experiment. Their Okay, maybe that’s a bit front man, Peter Furler, much, but they were thinking recently decided to focus on about the concert, and I feel writing, producing and his this shared experience made family. Enter Michael Tait, our youth group stronger. former lead singer of the band + dc talk, (take note of that one The Rev. Chris Hayes is rector too Mr. Spell Checker) who of Richmond.
I’m curious, George … Soulrush … Why do we ‘hang out in the fringes of God’? Everyone’s onald Miller is a good complicated lives with work, writer. More impor- school, sports, family and welcome at Dtantly, he is a really many other things that need good story-teller. I knew that to be juggled. I guess it’s easy when I read Blue Like Jazz. to see why our relationship the party! Even when I don’t agree with with God gets squeezed into him theologically, I still like the increasingly smaller gaps Young people from several they looked at how precious reading his writing because in our lives. northern parishes came to- people are to God and how he combines humour with What goes right along with gether in Miramichi on Sat- God will stop at nothing to a disarming honesty that how do we get to this place that is that it seems to be urday, Oct.3 for Soulrush III. get people ‘home’ again. makes his stories refreshing in our spiritual lives? Maybe then that I keep trying to run The theme of this diocesan Everyone is invited to this and alive. more importantly, what do we alone. If I don’t have time for youth event for young people party/celebration, even if the His new book, A million do about it? God, I also don’t seem to have age 12 through grade 12 was disciples seemed to be very Miles in a Thousand Years, There are lots of thoughts time for God’s people. I fool Thy Kingdom Come. They good at keeping people — is like that, too. It’s his story swimming around in my myself into thinking that I made new friends, ate great children, lepers, short tax col- about how life is made up of head, but no one answer can run on just fi ne by myself. food and had a blast. Youth lectors — away from Jesus. the stories we tell and live, seems to emerge. Like most I — we — can do that for Action Director George Por- He wants the party to be and how our spirituality fi ts realities in our spiritual lives, a while, but we were never ter, borrowing a phrase from open to even unlikely guests. into that story-telling pro- this doesn’t seem to have a meant to be solo long-distance Tony Campolo, spoke about It was a great day togeth- cess. When I was reading it, simple answer — at least not runners. One of the impor- how the Kingdom of God is er, and we hope that young a phrase stuck in my mind, one that I know. I do know tant things about being part a party. Drawing on some people from other parts of and I can’t seem to get it out. that for me, I usually fi nd of a community of believers parables from the Gospel the diocese will come north Talking about the diffi cult life myself here when I’ve become is that we run together. It isn’t of Luke, where Jesus talks next time. Plans are already and questions of a friend, he careless, preoccupied and run- just the invisible communion about the kingdom of God underway for Soulrush IV — wrote: “She hung out in the ning on automatic. of the saints who’ve gone on being like the celebration something completely differ- fringes of God for a while …’ One biblical writer says before us who cheer us on. when lost things are found, ent. (p116) that we need to approach The communion of the saints That got me thinking our spiritual lives like run- is also fl esh and blood, living about times when I have ners preparing for a race and brothers and sisters in Christ Canadian Lutheran and “hung out in the fringes of to keep our eyes focused on who train with us, encour- God.” It also made me think Jesus. That’s easy to do for aging us to move from the Anglican Youth (CLAY) of how many people I know a while, but when the rest fringes deeper into the heart from across the country will meet — especially young people, of life presses in, the train- of God. in London, Ontario next August. because I work mostly with ing schedule slacks off and Plan to be there! Contact George The Rev. Dr. George Porter is them — are doing the same vision gets distorted. People Porter for information Find youth news and diocesan Canon for Youth and thing. Why do we do that and younger than me also live events on-line at nbay.ca director of youth action.