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A SECTION OF THE ANGLICAN JOURNAL september 2015 SERVING THE DIOCESE OF Diocesan Council gets good news By Gisele McKnight

Diocesan Council was treated to the hospitality and excellent cooking skills of Camp Brook- wood’s stalwart volunteers as council met June 20 in Flor- enceville-Bristol. A barbecue lunch with various salads and desserts was a highlight for council members, which was followed by a presen- tation on the camp and its many recent upgrades. But before that, there was business to attend to, which included several key decisions on new issues. In a surprise announcement, council learned that a parishio- ner from Church of the Good Trevor Fotheringham photo Shepherd (Parish of Lancaster), a woman of simple lifestyle The good life! named Dorothy Roberta Wilkes, bequeathed an estate valued at approximately $5.5 million to Bishop , skipper Daryl Caines and Daryl’s son, the Rev. Mike Caines enjoyed a grand day on the Bay of Fundy as they the diocese. sailed from Campobello to Back Bay as part of the bishop’s first annual archdeaconry pilgrimage. Read about the pilgrimage, and the Her wish was that the bequest sailing, on pages 14-15. be divided into two equal funds, with the income to help fund two initiatives: Anglican min- istry education, and diocesan operations. Bishop’s court to become student discipleship house Each fund is expected to generate $100,000 a year. By Gisele McKnight could pay an affordable rent people while in university.” these house kids — come in, “I imagine some of the in- while living, studying, growing Bishop’s Court would serve share time, cook and share a come can be used for innovative Bishop’s Court, empty for 18 and worshiping through the as a home and a place of sup- meal. And the kids would take ministries,” said Bishop David months, will soon become a school year, with house parents port for students who would part in parish life,” he said. Edwards. “We have a model home again — this time to guiding them. participate in a regular schedule “This will work if we see it as around this with the Chandras’ students. “Among kids, their belief sys- of prayer, meal preparation and ours. It won’t work if we just put ministry in Saint John. Our goal Diocesan Council, at its June tem is constantly under attack, service within the larger com- a bunch of kids in the house. It will be to look for creative ideas, 20 meeting, approved the use especially after high school,” munity. It would accommodate requires parishes to see this as a perhaps parallel to our existing of Bishop’s Court as a student Colin told council. “18-24 is three to five students, plus the ministry.” structures. discipleship residence for a one- often the age that many young house parents. At the meeting, questions “In a sense, the possibilities year trial beginning in August. people step away from their faith Colin cautioned that the were raised about city zoning, are endless. We should be very Youth & intergenerational and these days they often don’t house project would not be suc- maintenance or repairs, and grateful to God for this.” ministries director Colin come back. How can we better cessful without the support of existing donated furniture. The bishop expressed thanks McDonald made the pitch at support them? parishes. Bishop David allayed any to Ms. Wilkes for her generosity the meeting for a place where “We’ve talked about a “We need the local Anglican university and college students residential solution for young churches to essentially adopt Continued on page 2 Continued on page 2 2 / The New Brunswick Anglican september 2015

Hope that Bishop’s Court project will spread to parishes

Continued from page 1 and screened porch. The house young people and their disciple- sits on a corner lot at Church and ship,” he said. “We’re using the fears about the donated antiques, Brunswick streets, across from assets we already have and put- saying any furniture that needed Christ Church Cathedral. ting them to work.” to be removed would be before Bishop’s Court became empty Colin gave an impassioned the August opening. when Archbishop speech about the project to There are still several issues and his wife, Sharon, bought their council members. to be addressed before students own property in January 2011. “This is important and I’ll tell would be able to move in. Since then there have been short- you why. My experience so far, “As a teacher, I think this is a term rentals, but it has been from Camp Medley is that when brilliant idea,” said diocesan chan- empty for the past 18 months. September rolls around, the youth cellor David Bell. “Everything will This or similar housing leaders are left with no support. depend on who the house leaders projects have been successful in They’re left to the world.” are, but it’s just a brilliant idea.” Halifax and Edmonton. Simi- That was followed by several House parents will be former larly, the Archbishop of Canter- questions from council and Camp Medley director Kurt God- bury, earlier this year, invited unanimous approval. dard and his wife, Rebecca Butler. Mcknight photo applications from young people Council member Rachel Barrett Since empty, the annual costs Bishop’s Court is on the corner of Brunswick and Church streets in world-wide to live and study at cautioned that the project should for heat, water and other services downtown Fredericton, adjacent to Christ Church Cathedral. Lambeth Palace in the UK. not focus too heavily on recruiting have been about $8,000 a year. Colin hopes that eventually, Camp Medley staff as residents, lest The house has two and-a-half the project can spread to other the house become a clique. bathrooms, four bedrooms on on the third floor. room, plus a large kitchen with communities in the diocese that At press time, the allowable the second floor, plus two bed- On the main floor, there is a laundry room and butler’s pantry. have empty rectories. number of vacancies, three ac- rooms and a large storage room double living room, large dining It has a front porch, mud room “This is about investing in cording to the city, had been filled.

After changes to SAMS, diocese will manage Honduran mission

Continued from page 1 dedicated to prayer, worship and • The bishop underwent a community service. See more on performance review, the results in remembering the church in this in the story on page 1. of which can be found on page 9. her will. In another announcement, SAMS Canada, the South American Mission Society, will no longer continue operations as a registered charity as of Aug. 31. It asked the diocese to take over managing the Honduran ministry led by the Revs. Kara Thompson and Nelson Mejia. Deadline for news and photo “Donations now sent to SAMS submissions to the New Brunswick would come to us,” said diocesan Anglican is the first working day of the treasurer Irene Adams. “We month prior to publication. would take on the program with Kara as our program director.” mcknight photos After discussion, council unanimously approved that Top: Rodney Smith effective Sept. 1 the diocese will and Ken Tompkins enter into an initial three-year man the barbecues Honduran ministry project with at lunch time. Kara as a diocesan employee. Other items of note: Left: Mary Lee • Council appointed Brenda Phillips gives a MacPherson (lay representative presentation on Camp Brookwood from the Archdeaconry of Cha- www.anglican.nb.ca tham) to Diocesan Council to fill a to Diocesan Council members. Official Publication of the Diocese of Fredericton vacancy; Ann Fairweather as chair A SECTION OF THE ANGLICAN JOURNAL of the nominating committee; and the Rev. Canon Jon Lownds The Rt. Rev. David Edwards bishop and Publisher (retired) to the human resources challenges and develop action the Ven. Cathy Laskey. Jim is committee. plans to improve their viability. also the diocesan representative Gisele McKnight editor • Council was informed that Council will receive a report at on the national Creation Matters Published 10 times per year. Price of subscription $10.00 parishes have responded to the Sept. 16 council meeting. working group. meeting their current shared • Council reviewed a report • The annual stewardship Please send news and photo submissions to ministry amounts, with many on Foundation for Life projects conference is planned for 115 Church St., Fredericton, NB E3B 4C8 parishes also catching up on and the need to increase support Saturday, Oct. 17 at St. John the Phone: 506-459-1801; E-mail: [email protected] arrears, resulting in the Diocese and donations. Evangelist church in Nashwaak- Please send subscription renewals and changes of address to: receiving 101 per cent of year- • Council was informed that sis. The theme will be counting The New Brunswick Anglican to-date requests as of May 30. a diocesan Creation Matters task our blessings. c/o Anglican Journal Circulation Dept., 80 Hayden St, Toronto, Ont. • Parish support teams led by group has met. The members • Bishop’s Court will house M4Y 3G2 territorial archdeacons will meet include Cindy Derksen, Geof- students in a one-year trial that with selected parishes to help frey Hall, Jim Knight, Joyce will bring house parents and Printed & mailed in North York, Ontario them identify their financial Tilburt and Kate Turner, led by students together in a household By Webnews Printing Inc. september 2015 The New Brunswick Anglican / 3

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t is nearly a year since I was this will amount to around $5.5 Miss Wilkes’s gift) we will have Aug. 31 – Sept. 2 consecrated as your bishop, million. approaching $300,000 per year Clergy Conference and the year has been both a Miss Wilkes was very definite to invest in ministry initiatives. Ijoy and a challenge. about what she intended we do Finally, I am very grateful to Sept. 9 A number of us have gone and with her gift, but has also left all of you for the contributions Deanery of Shediac are going through difficult times plenty of scope for action. The our parishes have made to the Clericus together. I have known from legacy is to be divided into two Shared Ministry Budget. At the the outset being called to lead at equal parts, under the name the end of June 97 per cent of what Sept. 12 this time in our life as a diocese Dorothy Roberta Wilkes Memo- has been requested has been See Through the would not be easy. But I have rial Fund. The interest from received. This compares with 92 Scriptures course - discovered God’s faithfulness to half is to be used for “diocesan per cent in 2014. Woodstock us all through this period. purposes” and the other half for Does all this mean we are out I get a sense that things are the education of young people of the woods? No. We are still Sept. 13 beginning to move in different in Anglican ministry. It is hoped very much in amongst the trees, Parishes of Sackville directions. People are emerg- provision, it is the yardstick we that these two funds will gener- but on many fronts I think we and Dorchester * ing to take up key roles in both tend to use when we feel things ate about $100,000 per year. can see a way ahead. parishes and at the synod level. are going badly, so here is some A second piece of good news Sept. 15 This means that we are seeing good news on that front, for is that the Diocesan Finance Saint John Deanery great additions to our already which we should all be thankful. Committee has agreed that the Clericus capable leadership. Have we Miss Dorothy Wilkes, a income from $2.5 million of the arrived where we hope to be in parishioner in the Parish of “retained earnings” in the Dioc- Sept. 16 Diocesan Council this regard? The answer is no, Lancaster, died in January of esan Consolidated Income Fund but we are moving. this year, leaving the bulk of her (DCIF) be set aside for ministry Sept. 19 Although financial blessing estate to the Diocese of Freder- purposes. David Edwards is Diocesan Bishop of Diocesan is not a good indicator of God’s icton. When all is said and done, This means that in total (with Fredericton. Vocations Day

Sept. 20 Parish of Kingston Kids - and bears - are helping kids Sept. 22 Bishop’s Counsel

n June, our bishop and dly reminder of their baptism Sept. 27 diocese hosted the meeting and their parents and sponsors Parish of Chatham of the Provincial Synod of would know about some of the Ithe Ecclesiastical Province of broader ministry work of our Sept. 27 Canada. Representatives from church family through the An- Ordination, Christ each of the seven dioceses in our glican Foundation. Church Cathedral province were there along with In addition to Baptism Bear a few guests from our Church and Clergy Bear, there is Cana- Oct. 2 National, even Hope Bear. Yes, dian Forces Bear, Birthday Bear, Diocesan Youth there was a bear at Provincial Bedtime Bear, College Bear and Ministries Gathering Wedding Bears. Maybe one will Synod! There is even a bear at McKnight photo synod office. travel with you to be a gift to Oct. 3 Hope Bear is the mascot of Ruth Sheeran with a clergy Hope give someone! See Through the the Kids Helping Kids Fund, an Bear at Provincial Synod, St. The Anglican Foundation is Scriptures course - initiative of the Anglican Foun- what causes they would support Margaret’s church, Fredericton, not just about bears, it is about Shediac/ dation of Canada (AFC). It seeks with their money. in June. Ruth represented the mission and ministry. AFC pro- Oct. 4 to provide abundant resources Rois, in an interview with Deanery of St. Francis in the vides funding in support of: Parish of Fundy and for innovative ministries, Anglican Journal said, “I believe Eastern Townships of Quebec. • innovative ministry, Anglican Anglican presence, and diverse that kids are inherently phil- presence and diverse infrastruc- the Lakes * infrastructure projects across the anthropic and quite generous ture projects Oct. 11 Canadian Church. without all the barnacles one to Fredericton — a very appro- • church music in Canada Parish of Upper How are kids helping kids? gets into adulthood where you priate and appreciated gift which • education and programs in Kennebecasis The KHK fund makes a dif- get kind of cynical about giving.” sits in my office. Canada’s North It came wrapped, as each ference by responding to four The children came up with • worship initiatives, liturgical Oct. 17 Hope Bear does, with paw-print different causes: a whole lot of ideas and these arts, outreach and community Diocesan tissue in a special gift bag with • Breakfast programs are summed up within the four endeavours Stewardship this most important Bible verse • After-school homework coach- causes. • theological studies Conference ing With a $20 donation, we can from Romans 15:13: May the Please explore the AFC • Caring for children with an help make a difference in the God of hope fill you with joy and website and become a member. Oct. 18 end-of-life diagnosis lives of children in New Bruns- peace. http://www.anglicanfounda- Parish of • Giving kids a chance to go to wick and across Canada. There When I was at St. Martin-in- tion.org/ Keep your eye out for Ludlow & Blissfield summer camp or choir school are all kinds of bears that we can the-Woods, the parish as a com- more Hope Bear sightings in our Who identified these causes? give away as a gift to others with munity of faith strategy part- diocese. Oct. 19 - 23 Kids, of course! The executive the proceeds going to the Kids nered with the Anglican Church House of Bishops director of AFC, the Rev. Canon Helping Kids Fund. Women to provide the Baptism Archdeacon Cathy Laskey is the Judy Rois, simply asked children The Parish of Shediac gave Bear to the newly baptised. executive assistant to the bishop Oct. 25 from all across Canada about me the clergy bear when I came The child would have a cud- and secretary of Synod. Parish of Oromocto *

WHEN YOU ... listen with all your heart • honour your elders • encourage young people to take over the church often and loudly • choose good over evil • welcome the stranger • write the government about the issues that matter • invite a * Denotes co-worker to church • help your dad do housework • get messy with your Sunday school kids • say “Thank you Lord” Confirmation and mean it • Tweet your blessings one by one • introduce your grandchildren to nature • read and share God’s word • ...THEN YOU ARE LIVING THE MARKS OF MISSION www.anglican.ca/marks 4 / The New Brunswick Anglican september 2015

p r o v i n c i a l s y n o d Safe church policy is vital to continue ministry: Synod

By Gisele McKnight

“Safe Church” has become a key phrase in the modern church, with good reason. New min- istries bring new risks – and prompt the necessity of such things as windows on Sunday school room doors, screening and police record checks for all volunteers, and rules for how and when a parish or diocese must address complaints. Safe Church was one of the main topics discussed during June’s Ecclesiastical Province of Canada Synod in Fredericton. A workshop on the topic was also presented. The Provincial Synod has been dealing with the Safe McKnight photo Church concept for about 10 At the head table for discussion on Safe Church policy were Bishop Ron Cutler (NS & PEI), the Ven. Gordon Redden (NS & PEI), and from years, and at every council meet- Ecclesiastical Insurance Inc., Jane Williamson and Mike Thornhill. ing and every synod, the policy they’ve developed gets tweaked, said outgoing lay secretary Jim Rev. Ron Cutler, bishop of the develop, he said, they have to Edward Island’s insurers, Eccle- policy in place is, some parishes Sweeney. Diocese of and be aware of changes to the legal siastical Insurers of Halifax. wanted no part of it. From that Provincial Synod , spoke system. “There’s really no sympathy “I got flippant and told a policy came the framework for on the topic, saying their policy Getting the parishes on board from the courts,” said Jane Wil- stubborn parish, ‘You absolutely our own diocesan Safe Church began in the 1990s with screen- was a massive task and it began liamson, vice president of claims do not have to do this — as long policy, with our own tweaking. ing for youth leaders. with an inventory of every at Ecclesiastical. “If your proto- as you do three things: sell your Its purpose is to provide a safe The diocesan Safe Church pol- parish activity and the require- cols are not sufficient, it’s very buildings, give away all your and effective working, learning icy had spread to all clergy in the ments of each leader for those challenging to defend.” money; and fire all your minis- and spiritual environment. diocese by 2012, with a require- activities. For training they used She noted a rise in lawsuits try workers.’” Our Human Resources com- ment that, for continued licencing, online resources as much as involving vulnerable adults, Ms. Williamson had a final mittee develops, reviews and they had to attend Safe Church possible — there have been 20 with about a 50-50 split between word of warning. In her court implements our Safe Church training. By then it had become webinars to date, each one taped claims on behalf of these adults experience, merely having a policy. Our diocesan misconduct their insurer’s requirement. to use again. as opposed to children. policy was not enough. officer is Barbara Richards, who, “Safer churches was the goal,” Bishop Cutler told synod that She also cautioned dioceses “If you have a process in place with an assistant, handle com- said Cutler. “It’s a goal that will one thing was made clear to the and parishes to never throw out and you’re not following it, that’s plaints. They work at arms-length never end. We must go beyond parishes: “This is not an excuse any insurance records, because worse than not having one.” from the Human Resources com- police records checks. If we rely to stop ministry.” The inventory, cases sometimes date back to the To learn more about the di- mittee, and have a misconduct only on that, we’re in serious and the ministries, had to go on. 1950s. ocesan Safe Church policy, visit committee that they report to. t rou b l e .” Also at synod were the Dio- Bishop Cutler told synod the website and click on Safe At Provincial Synod, the Rt. And whatever policies they cese of Nova Scotia and Prince delegates that as vital as getting a Church. anglican.nb.ca Primate hopes marriage canon debates will be respectful By Anglican Journal staff ‘if General Synod says this, then It also asked that this motion Council of Indigenous People’s The church, said Hiltz, has here’s the plan,’” said Hiltz. “But include “a conscience clause so call for greater determination an advocacy role to play in this Archbishop Fred Hiltz said I need to remind people that that no member of the clergy, within the Anglican Church of regard. “I hope this church will he is aware of anxiety among because this is a doctrinal matter, bishop, congregation or dio- Canada. “We may be looking at rise to the occasion and not see Anglicans about how the 2016 if General Synod were to approve cese should be constrained to a fifth province or a federation of these (Calls to Action) as politi- General Synod will deal with a this on first reading, it requires a participate in or authorize such Indigenous members,” he said. cal statements but as priorities motion amending the marriage second reading” by the following marriages against the dictates of Meanwhile, in another ses- for the church.” canon (church law) to allow the General Synod, in 2019. It will their conscience.” sion, Hiltz focused on Jesus’ It is “staggering,” said Hiltz, marriage of same-sex couples. also be sent to provincial synods The resolution also asked call to “feed my lambs,” tying when one considers that today, Hiltz expressed hope that the for information, he said. “There’s that there be a broad consulta- it to issues around poverty, more Aboriginal children are in debates preceding any decision a three-year window for conver- tion about the preparation of child welfare and the Truth and government care than there were will be conducted with respect sations before 2019.” the motion. A commission on Reconciliation Commission of at the Indian residential schools, and patience. If the motion to amend the the marriage canon was subse- Canada’s “Calls to Action” on which operated for over a century. He is praying, he added, that marriage canon is not approved quently established by CoGS; issues around Aboriginal justice, Hiltz also noted that MPs people will “know the leading of “then for a time the conversation its findings are expected to be education, health, missing have failed in their commit- the Holy Spirit” and that there is done in some form or anoth- released this month. residential schools children and ment made in 1989 to end child will be “grace in the midst of er,” said Hiltz. In line with the theme, “You missing and murdered Aborigi- poverty by 2010. “The poverty what will be a very difficult and In July 2013, General Synod, shall be my witnesses,” the 2016 nal women, among others. rate then was 15.8 per cent and challenging conversation.” the church’s governing body, General Synod will be “mission- Hiltz said he found it dis- it’s 19.1 per cent today,” he said, Hiltz discussed the marriage approved Resolution C003, focused,” said Hiltz. “We will concerting that with federal noting that among Aboriginal canon and other issues that will which asked Council of General look at the mission of God in the elections coming up he has not children, the rate is 40 per cent. come up at the triennial General Synod (CoGS) to prepare and world and how the church en- heard any political party talking Once again, political parties Synod when he spoke on June 26 present a motion to change the deavours to serve it.” [The trien- “boldly and prophetically” about have renewed their pledge to at the Ecclesiastical Province of church’s Canon 21 on marriage nial gathering will take place in the TRC’s Calls to Action and end child poverty, said Hiltz, Canada Synod in Fredericton. “to allow the marriage of same- Toronto from July 7-13, 2016.] its challenge for Canada to forge as he urged Anglicans to take a “I know there’s anxiety. There sex couples in the same way as Hiltz also updated the Provin- a new relationship with Indig- stand. “Are we going to turn this are people who already are saying opposite-sex couples.” cial Synod about the Anglican enous people. into an election issue?”. september 2015 The New Brunswick Anglican / 5

p r o v i n c i a l s y n o d Provincial Synod meets in Fredericton By Charles Ferris

The 2015 Synod of the Ecclesias- tical Province of Canada (EPC) convened in Fredericton from June 25-28 at the St. Thomas University Conference Centre. The theme of the Synod, “If I have not love I am nothing,” was introduced at St. Marga- ret’s church during the opening Eucharist in Archbishop Percy Coffin’s inaugural Metropolitical Address

“If the church has a mis- McKnight photos sion at all, it is to manifest the deeds of Jesus,” said Coffin. “The Above: Delegates converse during discussions at the Ecclesiastical church has to reach out to the Province of Canada Synod June 26. displaced, the periphery, to the Left: Molly McGinley, 15, of St. John the Evangelist church, new missionary frontiers of the Nashwaaksis, serves Archbishop Percy Coffin during Friday dinner at contemporary world. The mis- the church. sion of Jesus is one of making the culture of the Good Sa- our most recent General Synod, tive highlighted by the report and Gisele McKnight’s Wickham and Charles Ferris (provincial maritan our own, feeling as our ‘Get up. Get out. Get lost,’” said of the Ecclesiastical Province of church video. chancellor). Other new Provin- own the pain of the oppressed, Coffin. Canada Governance Task Force • Provincial Synod adoption of cial executive members were getting close to them and freeing Armed with this charge, the and Bishop Geoff Peddle’s “Sta- Provincial Misconduct Policy as the Rev. Eli Evans (prolocutor); them. Synod considered the means tistical Trends in the Ecclesiasti- part of the Province’s compre- Marg Jenniex (deputy prolocu- “Without this commitment, by which the EPC might better cal Province of Canada, 2015” hensive provincial Safe Church tor); the Ven. Gordon Redden all religiousness is false. As St. respond to the realities of 21st reflecting significant decline in regulation. This complemented (clerical secretary) and Judi Culp Paul says, “If I have not love I am century demographics in order ACC membership within the a presentation by Nova Scotia (lay secretary). nothing. Ours is a time to leave to be a relevant agent for Jesus EPC. & Prince Edward Island Bishop • Provincial Synod resolved to behind the shallow waters of and to make Him known be- • Primate Fred Hiltz underlined Ron Cutler and the Ven. Gordon invite entities and individuals maintaining the institution and yond traditional parish bounds. ACC solidarity with recommen- Redden on their Safe Church within the EPC to support the launch out into the deep waters Highlights from the event: dations of the Truth & Recon- initiative, and Ecclesiastical Princess Besra (Palestinian) of evangelization.” • Provincial Synod sponsorship ciliation Commission and spoke Insurance (with Mike Thornhill Hospital in Jerusalem. He challenged delegates with of “Ask and Imagine” 2016 youth on the challenges facing aborigi- and Jane Williamson) pointing • Provincial Synod resolved to these questions: training initiative; the youth nal youth. to the need for such legislation continue its streamlining com- We exhibited such care and caucus expressed a desire to hold • Provincial Synod members and implementation throughout menced at its 2012 synod, in- compassion as Jesus did? We a provincial youth conference caucused for part of Synod on a EPC. cluding more alternate types of reached out to people with such within the next three years. series of questions arising from • Various non-traditional Angli- conferences; videoconferencing; genuine interest that they sat • Bishop Michael Hawkins, chair the Metropolitical Address; the can ministries were in atten- and shorter synod and council up and took notice? We were of the Council of the North, visioning responses reflected, dance, including parish nursing; meetings. seen, not as self-righteous and invited the Province to move among others, the prerequisites Godly Play; Central Saint John • Provincial Synod conferred an judgmental, but as a breath of forward on its “parish-to-parish” of the Provincial Governance Community Ministry; military award of merit on Eric Dryden fresh air? We came across as not companioning initiative, stating Task Force. chaplaincy and Frank More- for long and effective service as having all the answers but as that at least six Council of the • Bishop David Edwards and the house and Twila Buttimer with the provincial treasurer. having doubts and fears? What North parishes are ready to enter Ven. Cathy Laskey led Diocesan their diocesan Archives Corner Rich Anglican worship dominat- if we didn’t offer shallow com- into companion relationships presentations on Friday evening book. ed the event, which included the ments but instead invited people with parishes of the EPC. and Saturday morning, shar- • Rachel Barrett was elected opening service at St. Margaret’s, to think deeply? • Executive officers of the seven ing diocesan initiatives such as as lay member of Provincial thrice daily in-Synod worship “In the words of the presiding dioceses of the EPC resolved to 12/12/12; Central Saint John Council; other Diocese of Fred- and a closing Communion ser- bishop of the Episcopal Church, confer on a regular basis. Community Ministry (the Revs. ericton council members are vice at Christ Church Cathedral Katharine Jefferts-Schori, to • Governance reform initia- Terence and Jasmine Chandra) Peter Irish (provincial treasurer) on Sunday morning. Youth leader conference set for October in Fredericton By Jason Smith tative from these well-regarded Ministry Architects resources Saturday will include Dave’s key- the diocese, and it begins with programs. with the diocese. note and workshops on Godly Play, conversations and getting indi- The Youth and Intergenerational The keynote for the con- For interested parishes, Minis- Messy Church and Youth Alpha. viduals and parishes excited and (YIG) Team and the Diocese of ference is Dave Sippel, vice- try Architects has an online diag- There will be a $10 fee for Saturday’s passionate over youth ministry. Fredericton will host a Diocesan president of connections with nostic tool that can be performed events to cover lunch that day. Youth ministry is not just Youth Leader conference Oct. Ministry Architects. before October. If your parish is The Diocesan Youth Leader youth group anymore. There are 2-3 at Christ Church (Parish) Ministry Architects is a youth interested, contact Colin Mac- Conference is open to everyone so many venues and possibilities Church in Fredericton. ministry and church consulting donald (721-4781). including youth leaders, Sunday that we can reach out to youth Based on some feedback from group that performs church- For parishes that perform this school teachers, volunteers, clergy today and any one and any par- the Youth Matters events, this wide strategic planning and diagnostic tool, the afternoon and anyone with a heart for youth. ish can be part of that. first and hopefully annual event builds sustainable children’s and of Oct. 2 will be a time for more The YIG team is encouraging Each parish will receive fur- will focus on particular pro- youth ministries. in-depth discussions with key every parish to send one repre- ther information in September. grams such as Godly Play, Messy They have partnered with people, including Dave. sentative to the conference even However, if you are interested, Church and Youth Alpha. nearly 600 churches from 23 Friday evening will be an if they do not currently have an you can register anytime by Each of these workshops different denominations. The open house coffee hour for active youth ministry. contacting me, Jason Smith, will be led by an experienced YIG team is very excited that anyone wanting to meet Dave YIG’s overall goal is to YIG chair at jasonasmith1214@ practitioner or actual represen- Dave agreed to come and share before Saturday’s events. increase our youth presence in gmail.com. 6 / The New Brunswick Anglican september 2015

d i o c e s a n n e w s Three ordained

By Gisele McKnight he calls.” Brent told the congregation, There was a spirit of celebration and the ordinands, that to be a at Christ Church Cathedral June disciple, you need to learn from 28 as three people were ordained failure, just as Peter did. by Bishop David Edwards. “I’ve learned more from Christopher Ketch and Dr. failures than from things that Daniel Goodwin were ordained people patted me on the back priests, and Thomas Nisbett was for,” he said. “Go out and allow ordained a transitional deacon. yourselves to fail. Not all the Chris is the priest-in-charge of time, but sometimes.” the Parish of Kent, after having During the ordination spent the past year there. ceremony, Thomas was joined Daniel, with a PhD in by his father, the Rev. Thomas religious studies and history, Nisbett Sr., an Anglican priest has been a professor at Cran- in Bermuda, who journeyed to dall University. He serves at St. Fredericton for the occasion. George’s in Moncton. The congregation was treated Thomas has a part-time to the beautiful voice of Chelsea curacy appointment at the Par- Amber, a Nova Scotia musician ishes of Waterford and St. Marks who is the daughter of Thomas under the direction of the Rev. Jr. She accompanied herself on Allen Tapley. Thomas graduated guitar and sang ‘Be Thou My from Atlantic School of Theol- Vision.’ ogy in May. Chris was the first of the two The Ven. Brent Ham of St. priests to be ordained, so when John the Baptist in Riverview the bishop called upon the clergy was the preacher for the occa- present to join him at the front sion. He spoke on Peter. and lay hands on Daniel, Chris “We know so much about was able to participate. It was his him — he was bold, he had an first act as an ordained priest. abundance of confidence, but After the service, the crowd would Peter have even made it gathered at Cathedral Memorial through ACPO?” Hall for a luncheon. Bishop Da- ACPO is the Advisory Com- vid presented each of the three McKnight photos mittee on Postulants for Ordina- with certificates of ordination tion. That committee recom- and licences. • Above: Back row: Bishop David Edwards and Canon Leo Martin. Bottom row: The Rev. Daniel Goodwin, mends to the bishop candidates Family members were intro- the Rev. Deacon Thomas Nisbett and the Rev. Christopher Ketch. seeking ordination. duced and all three men had a “Clearly Peter was a work in chance to take the microphone • Below: The procession of priests, deacons and ordinands into Christ Church Cathedral. progress,” said Brent. “Thankful- and introduce and thank their ly Jesus never abandons anyone families. • Bottom right: Nova Scotia musician and singer Chelsea Amber, daughter of Thomas Nisbett, sang Be Thou My Vision during Holy Communion. september 2015 The New Brunswick Anglican / 7

c l e r g y s p o u s e s Clergy spouses share stories, blessings

By Eva Morton It was about holding back, keeping part of ourselves for The clergy spouses’ retreat on ourselves; making our own May 14-16 at Villa Madonna in decisions. Renforth was a much anticipated In our discussion of The time of refreshment and renew- Lord’s Prayer, we learned that al. Jesus prayed differently from The speakers were Gary and the rabbis of his time. Their Joy Best, recently retired as prayers were anxious; they lived founding leaders of the Vineyard in troubled times. What Jesus Association Churches in Can- taught was that coming to God ada, and proprietors of Domin- brings peace. ion Hill, a leadership and retreat When we have entered into centre near St. Andrews. the prayer with the words, “Our We started our time together Father, who art in heaven.” we with dinner, Eucharist, then a have been welcomed into the session on Ignation prayer with ‘holy of holies.’ Lectio Divina. Several took turns We are in the presence of God, reading from an assigned text and are part of the kingdom (John 17:20-23) as we listened to where, what God wants done is discern God’s word. submitted photo done. This set the tone for the rest The highlight of our annual Ellie Matheson, Eva Morton and Vanessa McMullin show off their creative talents during the annual clergy of our time together, which I retreat is always when we share spouses retreat at Villa Madonna in May. think I can describe as being our stories among ourselves and “expectant.” pray for one another. There were We were encouraged to listen of God’s blessings and answers ceasing.’ to completely surrender to many stories told, many prayers for God’s message from within to prayer, many of us deeply We learned that God’s bless- God. We discovered that the fall shared, and together I think we the word, instead of studying it moved by the stories we heard. ings to us can sometimes be in the Garden of Eden was not did indeed have a glimpse of like a textbook. We were reminded of the unexpectedly generous. just about disobedience, it was heaven. As we journeyed on the next apostles’ admonition to ‘pray in Using the example of Joshua, about not trusting God to have I’m already looking forward day, we shared our experiences all places for all things; never we explored what it means our best interests. to the next one.

African adventures encourage relationship building

Delegates found that mittee chairperson, attended Medley and in the diocese. from our diocese. After our meetings Bishop communication, getting Our companion Diocese of David and I flew to Accra, Gha- more people involved Ho was represented by Bishop na and drove to Ho with Bishop were the biggest issues Matthias Badohu-Medadues and Matthias and Mr. Kpornu. for companion dioceses Mr. James E. Kpornu. After lots of misadventure we After our meeting and dis- arrived safely, and on Thursday cussions Mr. Kpornu agreed to we attended the official opening By Heather Miller become our companion diocese of the new synod and admin- contact in Ho. istrative offices at St. Georges The Consultation on Compan- During our sessions and our Cathedral in Ho. ion Diocese Relationships was social time, we met with other Many of the Ho clergy, held in Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania bishops and representatives to re- invited dignitaries and school from May 14-17 at the invitation flect on the different relationships children were in attendance. of Primate Bernard Ntahoturi of and what worked well and where We were treated to some Burundi and Primate Fred Hiltz we were having difficulties. traditional dance by the school of Canada. As expected, communication children after the church service There were 29 participants and getting more people to meet and then proceeded to the new from 11 dioceses representing and experience the different building for ribbon cutting, the Provinces of West Africa, Su- cultures was a major concern. plaque unveiling and the bless- dan and South Sudan, Tanzania We found we need to focus ing of the structure. and Canada. Delegates from on building relationships with As a diocese we played a ma- Burundi and Uganda were un- people in parishes in both dio- jor role in funding this project able to attend the meeting. ceses and not just with a few key with the overflow funds from Bishop David Edwards and I, people. our earlier corn mill project. the Companion Diocesan Com- To this end our two dioceses Canon George Porter also led will try to establish video con- a group of young people to Ho nections to share church activi- in March of 2013 to help with submitted photos ties, camp fun, choirs, bands, the construction of this building. meetings and any other events of This was a joyous and touch- Bishop David Edwards and companion diocese chairperson Heather interest to each other. ing occasion to open this build- Miller travelled to a conference in Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania and then We will also attempt to bring ing and see that it’s nearly ready on to a visit at the Diocese of Ho in Ghana, Africa in May. Here they are approximately six Ghanaian to be occupied. with Angela Medadues, the daughter of Bishop Matthias of Ho. Angela youth to the Fredericton diocese We are truly blessed to be is no stranger to Canada, having spent a year at Rothesay-Netherwood in the summer of 2017 to do able to share such progress with School in 2007-08. At right is the plaque unveiled in Ho. leadership activities at Camp our good friends. 8 / The New Brunswick Anglican september 2015

c l e r g y s p o u s e s “I always prayed before I wrote and it just poured out of me.”

knew she had to wind things up, Olivia struggles to maintain so she made a list of all the situ- control of her sanity and inde- ations that had to be resolved, pendence. and checked them off as she Daily walks on her favourite wrote, she said. beach provide quiet moments Nancy took an e-publishing of reflection and heart-to-heart and marketing workshop at the talks with her Creator. A new University of New Brunswick love interest enters, but will her and learned how to self-publish. adult children welcome a new “That gave me the confidence man in her life? I needed,” she said. If you enjoy inspirational She sent the manuscript off romance and intrigue, this debut to a freelance editor and eagerly novel will keep you turning awaited a response. The reply told pages. It is a beautiful story Nancy all she needed to know: of second chances and God’s “Nancy, I love your book!” redemption. After a few tweaks and minor revisions, the book was ready Passage from the book: for print. CreateSpace, a printing Olivia looked at her sister with company affiliated with Amazon, a shocked expression. allows print-on-demand, which “Sarah, he is absolutely true means an author doesn’t have blue. I’ve told him about Rob, and to invest thousands of dollars in he’s shared about his wife and printing costs. Nancy ordered 25 son. He wants to meet Suzanne and sold all 20 she took with her to and Ryan. the recent clergy spouses retreat. “He even gave me his card. Hearts of Glass is available on Look,” she said, pulling it from Amazon, where the first review her purse and passing it to says, “This is a well written book Sarah. that realistically shows how a “I still think you should be person can be in constant com- cautious. We could get that nice munication with God.” Nancy Officer Knowles to run a check McKnight photo was thrilled to read it. on him, just to be safe. What It is also available from Cre- could it hurt?” asked Sarah. Nancy Robinson always knew she wanted to write a book when she retired. She got her inspiration walking ateSpace. Both companies sell it “And look, he has a web page the beaches of the Bay of Chaleur, not far from the rectory where she and her husband lived. ‘Hearts of for $12.99 US, plus shipping. It’s for his photography. Have you Glass’ is romantic Christian fiction that is proving popular with readers. available as an e-book on Kindle been on the site yet? for 3.99 and Nancy sells it for “He’s a complete stranger, $15 Canadian. Olivia. He told you his family Nancy and Rick’s three is from Caraquet, but did you children have gotten involved verify his story?” in their mother’s project. Her Olivia couldn’t believe what ‘Hearts of Glass’ is daughter, Kathryn Bursey does her sister was suggesting. She e-marketing with Sabian and knew in her heart that Jean Luc wrote her mother’s press release. was genuinely interested in her Her sons, Jeremy and Greg, and meant no harm. She could author’s gift to God helped with the cover design and feel it in her bones. photography. Sarah should be thrilled for By Gisele McKnight normally pretty quiet about her beachcombers. As of last fall, Nancy and Rick her. Her reaction was upsetting relationship with God. She and Rick spent a lot of time live in Fredericton, where Rick Olivia. Anger was steadily rising The best advice for would-be “It’s a Christian message. It walking the beaches in Janesville, is the rector of St. Margaret’s on within her. authors is to write what you know, has the gospel in it. It’s my gift Pokeshaw and Stonehaven, which Forest Hill Road. All of her defenses were and Nancy Robinson knows a lot to God.” she calls Stony Cove Beach in the The summer has been filled shouting to protect Jean Luc about being a rector’s wife. Her first She’s included discussion ques- book. She started collecting sea with book club purchases, a from reporter Sarah’s invasion of novel, Hearts of Glass, is about a tions at the end of the book, and glass after a fellow beach walker professional review in The Daily his privacy. Suddenly, she wasn’t character named Olivia, who hap- she’s hoping book clubs might showed her some. The photo on Gleaner, sales growth, a book hungry anymore. pens to be the widow of a rector. choose Hearts of Glass to read. the book’s cover is of her own col- signing and lots of positive Olivia fell silent, wiping her Olivia lives on the ocean in When Nancy retired from lection of sea glass. reader feedback. In fact, read- mouth with the linen napkin. northeastern New Brunswick, teaching French in 2011, she set When she sat down to write ers are so happy with the book, She placed it beside her plate similar to the place where Nancy about to write a book. a book, she had no particular they’ve told Nancy they want a and looked at Sarah with tears and her husband, the Rev. Rick “I kind of had it in the back plot in mind. She made a list of sequel, which she has begun. rapidly surfacing in her eyes. Robinson, lived from 2010-2014. of my mind,” she said, adding characters and gave attributes to “Maybe I should be going,” Their house in Clifton, in that she told only Rick about her each one. Book’s description: she said quietly. the Parish of New Bandon, plans. “I always prayed before I Hearts of Glass is a contem- “Olivia …” Sarah sighed, ris- overlooked the Bay of Chaleur. “I got my inspiration walking wrote,” she said, “And it just porary inspirational romance ing from her chair and coming Nancy wrote the book in that the beaches. Now I’m hooked. poured out of me.” with an element of suspense, set forward to hug her. “Don’t go rectory, looking out at the bay It’s been a real boost to my confi- She would sometimes write in a northern coastal community quiet on me. I’m your sister. You every day. dence.” for days, and then not touch it in New Brunswick, Canada. know I’m like the giant protec- “There’s a bit of me in the Playing a central role in for a week or two. In all, it took a Widowed Olivia O’Brien is on tor. I just don’t want to see you main character — the rector’s the story, and the title, is sea year to complete. the brink of opening her dream get hurt again. I mean, look wife,” she said, adding the genre glass, the wave-polished bits of “The characters get in your art studio when she becomes the what happened yesterday. There is romantic Christian fiction. coloured glass that end up in head. They become real, they unsuspecting victim of a violent are a lot of crazies out there.” “It’s my way of expressing my the ocean, only to come back to become a part of you,” she said. stalker. To contact Nancy: faith,” she said, adding that she’s shore as little treasures sought by As she neared chapter 20, she Gripped by fear and panic, [email protected] september 2015 The New Brunswick Anglican / 9

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

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Bishop David Edwards completed his first performance review as bishop after six months on the job in late spring. The results are below. In this photo, he presides at St. John the Baptist church in Riverview for the deaconry-wide confirmation of 22 people on June 21.

Bishop’s performance review notes a smooth transition Bishop David Edwards has models a life of faith by serving, tion and vision of a different prioritization to assist him in his Development Officer. completed his first performance loving and caring for all, looking future as a diocese, involving responsibilities. Episcopal leadership balanced review after six months on the to God in hope, and encouraging many people while listening and by regularly scheduled quiet days job. The results were presented those in other leadership roles to learning, Bishop David hasn’t Working collaboratively will provide the opportunity at Diocesan Council when it met support him by understanding really had an opportunity to do Visioning for the church to reflect and plan. Very much June 20. his interpretation of the Word this to the extent he is capable flows from the relationship aware of the demands on his time When asked, the bishop and his direction for the diocese. of, spending a lot of time in his which we have with Jesus Christ: and the need to maintain a bal- explained why he underwent a early days “putting out fires.” Bishop David manifests and ance, Bishop David spoke of his review. The challenges It is hoped that the bishop shares that relationship in his desire to support staff growth and “Synod office staff are The traditional responsibili- can lead the diocese, as well as teaching and preaching, encour- the continued transformation of required to do it. I didn’t feel I ties of a bishop do not sufficient- Council, and its various com- aging others to respond faith- the synod office, while delegating could ask my staff to do some- ly account for the pressures of mittees and teams, to all grow fully. and prioritizing more so that he thing I wasn’t willing to do.” the current Episcopal environ- into that same visioning process, Bishop David is always work- can focus on the “bigger picture.” New synod staff have an ment, where constant communi- especially as it relates to the ing towards the mission of the To assist in personal and initial review after six months, cation is not only possible, but in diocesan/parish relationship. Diocese, inviting and enabling spiritual growth a mentor was followed by an annual review. many circumstances, mandatory. all to work together in unity recommended as well as con- The review was completed by a Much time is spent travel- Major Accomplishments under Christ. tinued academic studies to the cross-section of peers, mentors, ling from parish to parish, while Having successfully answered His buoyant attitude, outlook, extent possible. clergy and laity. simultaneously handling a mul- the call to serve, Bishop David is great sense of humor and an Here is a summary of the titude of phone calls, emails and quietly injecting his personality understanding of where people Further comments review: other demands on time. and preferences, demonstrating are shines through in every situ- There is a growing sense Bishop David will need to a deep care for his clergy and ation. of encouragement that we are The role manage, delegate and lead others people, and a respect and desire He encourages clergy and willing to face the serious chal- While the Bishop’s role is to support his ministry while to work together and share in staff, and is both insightful and lenges we have before us in an time tested and firmly steeped in taking and making opportunities our Lord’s mission. challenging in discussing pro- honest and creative way. Bishop Scripture, Bishop David added to clearly spell out to those sup- He has travelled extensively posals and initiatives needed in David has transitioned well into that he needs to provide leader- porting him, his expectations. to parishes, being a visible and given pastoral situations. his new ministry, is providing ship through strategy, pastoral accessible bishop out in the mis- effective leadership and is well care, visitations and discipline. Gifts, Talents and Training sion field. Recommendations received in this diocese. Overall, reviewers agreed that Just what the diocese needs The Bishop has made Chris- As diocesan leader, the Bish- he is doing an excellent job of at this point: a gifted teacher tian formation a priority and op needs to foster change, and Feedback from the bishop being faithful in prayer, boldly and sharp visionary leader with is equipping and empowering encourage parishes and those I am humbled by the support proclaiming and interpreting the a fresh perspective, with his people for ministry, while also in leadership roles to develop of the diocese and the warm gospel, encouraging his people understanding of the scriptures attending to the support infra- a “parallel church” to release reception I have received. I pray (especially his clergy), guarding and his relationship with God. structure and administrative people to do ministry outside that God will give me the guid- the faith and showing compas- Bishop David is engaging responsibilities. of Sunday worship services, to ance and wisdom to meet the sion to the weakest members of people in their life of faith and think outside the box for the challenges before us. our society. in the mission of the church. He Development Opportunities ministry of the future. Moving forward, I hope that I Bishop David is working dili- truly cares deeply for all people The bishop must have every To support this, entrepre- continue to focus on what is im- gently to build relationships with and nurtures them to be who opportunity to continue to neurial leadership training is a portant for our future as Angli- both clergy and people to build they are called to be in Christ, sharpen the gifts God has given “must-have” to teach others to cans in a time of overwhelming up a church with stronger, more holding truth in grace. him through additional train- be entrepreneurial, and prior- challenges as well as opportuni- trusting relationships which are ing in entrepreneurial leader- ity given to the recruitment and ties, and that I continue to have essential to parishes. Planning and sharing visions ship and visioning, as well as formation of clergy and to hiring the support of the people whom He is providing leadership and While able to lay the founda- effective time management and a strong and effective Parish I serve. Thank you. 10 / The New Brunswick Anglican september 2015

At the heart of St. Ann’s: community

By Gisele McKnight

Along the walls of St. Ann’s hall are dozens of old wooden chairs. They’re the kind your grandmother had in her kitchen — plain, sturdy, utilitarian chairs, each with a colourful, hand-crocheted cushion to make the church meeting or the community baby shower feel less institutional, more comfortably home-like. Adding to the ambiance, the ceiling lights look like Tiffany lamps, and there is an electric fireplace to warm you. The hardwood floor, chiming clock, wooden tables and quilts do their part too. St. Ann’s hall was built in the fall of 2005, an anomaly in the tiny hamlet of Westcock. It’s not a place most people will have heard of. A few kilometres from Sackville, it’s on a country road between the town and the Bay of Fundy. Come around a turn on the British Settle- ment Road and you will find a beautiful, old country church with a new hall. The hall was built to match the circa-1817 church on the outside, and look like a living room on the inside.

Community support “This is a story of the hard work and faith of a small New Brunswick congregation.” That’s how the Rev. Canon Kevin Stockall describes it. He was the rector there when the hall was being built. The hall isn’t just a church hall, it’s the com- munity’s hall, and many — churchgoers and non-churchgoers — claim it as the centre of their social life. After all, the community was more than generous in helping to build it. This story starts decades before when an old fish hatchery was dragged down a woods road and set next to St. Ann’s. That was their hall, and for many years, it served its purpose, with a kitchen for fundraisers and a Sunday school room next to the furnace upstairs. But by the 1990s, it was clear something needed to be done. Rather than sink tens of thousands of dollars into the crumbling struc- ture, the decision was made to build anew. “We put up one of those thermometer charts with a $50,000 goal,” said Kevin. “At the end of the day, it was a $300,000 project for a congre- gation of 35. “It was huge. People worked hard, and people were very generous. It could not have been done without that sense of community support — people who lived in the Westcock area but were not part of the congregation.” on, she’d put out a pot of coffee and a donation out a dozen muffins, people would put a toonie ‘God wants this’ dish. in?” Treasurer Marion Carter was baptized at St. “Once they saw the hall, they started donating. The answer was a resounding yes, and Ann’s in 1928. She’s described as the honorary The interest was there. Everybody thought it was almost a decade later, the community — Angli- grandmother to all in the congregation, and she beautiful and the community started using it. cans, other churchgoers and non-churchgoers remembers the flurry of activity to raise money. “And there was a lot of prayer. I was so wor- — still meets at St. Ann’s hall every Wednesday “We made apple pies, we had music nights ried, but Kevin would say, ‘God wants this.’” morning, upwards of 100 of them, to enjoy here, breakfasts, bake sales. It came together coffee and muffins, nurture relationships and very well,” she said. Wednesday morning coffee catch up on the news. Even after the hall was complete, there During construction, the older men of the Kevin explains how valuable those Wednes- was still the need to pay for it, so fundraising community would gather to watch the prog- day mornings are to the community. On one continued. ress. They had become such a fixture that when occasion, a recently widowed woman and a One of the busiest people at the time was it was all over, there was the question of what man in a similar situation were both there. Martha Ritchie, warden when the plans were they were going to do. Kevin watched as they quietly talked together, being made and chair of the fundraising com- So Martha asked one of the church men, each offering the other the empathy they both mittee. Whenever there was an event going “Do you think if I put a coffee pot on and put felt and needed. september 2015 The New Brunswick Anglican / 11

At the heart of St. Ann’s: community

McKnight photos

Clockwise from top left: • Marion Carter, treasurer and honorary grandmother to all at St. Ann’s, shows off the Sunday school room in the hall basement. • The hall at St. Ann’s was specifically designed and painted to complement the existing church built in 1817. • Thursday morning Bible study, led by the Rev. Ranall Ingalls, centre back. • The coffee club played a huge role in fundraising to pay for the hall, and it’s still a Wednesday morning community event, drawing upwards of 100 each week. Here Martha Ritchie serves Ralph Stopps, Ken Campbell and Alan Estabrooks. Submitted photo • The historic interior of St. Ann’s sanctuary.

“This facility has blessed the congregation into a finished product,” said Kevin. “People plan that integrates the old and the new. The and the community,” he said. could see how it would bless the community historical value has been maintained,” he said. and the congregation.” Even the landscaping has a bit of history Paid in full Now they have a basement for storage and to it. The old hall had a tree growing out of its Fundraising was so successful, the church Sunday school, and a hall frequently used by roof. They transplanted it next to the new hall, met its goal well ahead of time. the community for special events — children’s and have decorated it for Christmas, although “We had projected it would be paid off in 13 birthday parties, funeral receptions, showers it’s grown too large now to trim. years, but we paid it off in eight or nine,” said and so on. “It’s a remarkable story,” said the Rev. Dr. Martha. “The Wednesday morning coffee time “All the celebrations happen there,” said Ranall Ingalls, priest and rector of the Parish of has been a lot of it.” Martha. Sackville for the past year. The plan was to leave less urgent jobs like “This congregation of maybe 30 on an aver- painting for the congregation to do after it Seamless fit age Sunday knew the community needed the opened. But that became unnecessary. Kevin is still thrilled by the appearance of centre and saw a new generation of young fami- “As construction went on, people just kept the hall and the way it blends seamlessly with lies with young children. coming and saying, ‘can I give you money for the historic church. “What they had was not adequate. It has this?’ and at the end of six months, we walked “The architect came up with an exceptional become a community centre,” he said. 12 / The New Brunswick Anglican september 2015

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Remembering our dear friend, Nov. 4, 1927- Mama Alice Margaret Mokoena April 1, 2015

By Susan Colpitts-Judd it work for all concerned. We with bladder cancer, she had loved her spicy African cooking, the full support of her beloved When Mothers’ Union members especially the sweet potatoes Mothers’ Union, whose mem- in the Diocese of Fredericton she often brought to our shared bers had been there for her since heard the news of Mama Alice’s meals. she first joined the group in passing in Soweto, South Africa, Mama Alice loved children Soweto in 1970. our feelings of sadness were and you would usually find her Mama Alice’s life is indeed a tempered by our secure knowl- surrounded by little ones at full circle story. She went back edge that this precious woman church gatherings. She worked to South Africa for an extended of deep faith was indeed united for several years in a daycare and visit after having attended her with her Lord and Saviour. cared for children privately. grandson Eugene’s funeral, Her devotion to and belief African families, who had knowing more treatment was in the work of Mothers’ Union settled with children in the area needed for her advancing cancer. was steadfast and she was an and who had no extended family She came home to start inspiration to all of us who were here, welcomed her into their radiation therapy and it became privileged to know her. lives with the deepest respect. clear to Mama Alice that God Mama Alice was a true ma- Before she left Soweto to come was calling her home to spend triarchal character who always to Canada in 1990, she had her last days with her Soweto commanded respect in any been responsible for the care of family. She made the decision situation because she was living several orphaned children in her to move back permanently and proof of where a God-centred extended family. She brought we all prayed for her to have the life could lead you. 11-year-old Likomo, the young- strength to catch her flight at the In her case, it brought her submitted photo est of these children, with her to end of October 2013. from a harsh life under apart- Canada in 1990. Visiting her at the QEII heid rule in South Africa to Mama Alice surrounded by friends. Front row, left to right: Two years later, with the Health Sciences Centre in Fredericton, New Brunswick at Bonnie Greenwood, Susan Colpitts-Judd and Mama Alice sponsorship of Christ Church Halifax, where she stayed while the age of 62. Mokoena (in African regalia). Back row, left to right: Ana (Parish) Church, her grandson receiving radiation, we were Mama Alice’s life story is Watts, Lilian Ketch and Karen Balloch-Tremblay. Khothatso arrived and she raised amazed and uplifted to see her extraordinary and the details she him to adulthood. You would spiritual strength as she spent shared with us in installments One of Mama Alice’s great- Mama Alice treasured the never have realized that she had her days in contemplative prayer, over the years were as rich as any est gifts was her ability to make many freedoms she enjoyed in lost two of her own daughters while receiving a steady stream novel ever written by Charles a strong and lasting connection Canada. She acknowledged that at very young ages due to the of visitors. Dickens. with everyone she met. She had by Canadian standards she was conditions of extreme poverty in Mama Alice lived 17 months We saw her felled by trag- a very pragmatic approach to life quite poor, but she had learned which they lived. after her return to Soweto, sur- edy when her son Thabo died, and understood that we are all that the meaning in her own Mama Alice slowed down a rounded by the love and care and watched her find the inner meant to support each other. life came from sharing and love. little as her leg healed, but still of her family. She was there to strength she needed to return to If she needed something, she With this philosophy she gave managed to walk everywhere see Nelson Mandela lying in Canada to finish her degree at St. had no hesitation about ask- back to her church and commu- with a cane. We will never forget state and was able to reflect with Thomas University. ing for help and she always had nity in her daily life. the sight of her chasing the gratitude on the monumental She made the national news complete confidence that her She was a faithful choir mem- front tire that had rolled off the changes that had occurred dur- when she graduated in 2007 wishes fell in the realm of pos- ber at Christ Church (Parish) minivan she was going home in ing her lifetime. at the age of 79 with her BA sibility. Church and was a member of after attending the MU National Her memories of her 23 years majoring in human rights and Her sister Mabel from Pre- the ACW as well as the Mothers’ Conference in Sackville in 2008. in Canada travelled home with anthropology and minoring in toria came for an extended visit Union. She was honoured as a We were concerned for her her, safe in her razor-sharp philosophy and sociology. and our MU members at Christ life member of the Multicultural safety and packed her off to mind. Class discussions with Mama Church (Parish) Church met Association of Fredericton. Fredericton in another MU Her leaving was bittersweet Alice would have brought a her on several occasions. Mama She belonged to the Wise- car that had stopped on the to all of us who loved her, but depth of understanding to par- Alice wanted Mabel to join our menettes and it was while rush- highway. We had a hard time picturing her sitting in a chair ticipating students that no text- group travelling to Hamilton to ing on foot to volunteer for this convincing her to go as she was under bright African skies with book would ever have sufficed. the MU National Conference in group at the local exhibition that not one to walk away from any a radiant smile of contentment Hearing her joyful African 2004 and we were able to make she fell and broke her leg. sort of adventure! on her face was a very comfort- cheer as she walked across the this happen. She was also a member of the She decided to move to ing image. stage that sunny May day to It was heart-warming to New Brunswick African Asso- Dartmouth with Khothatso’s We celebrate a life where receive her degree was unforget- overhear bits of the animated ciation and the African Student young family in her last years hope and love always joyfully table. conversations wafting from the Union. She served on the board and attended St. Luke’s Anglican triumphed over tremendous It was so important to her dormitory room they shared. of directors and tenants at St. Church which had an active adversity and her stories will that some of her Mothers’ Union They spoke in their native lan- Anne’s Lodge, where she lived, MU branch. She was soon busy always be shared with broad sisters be there to witness one guage and the depth of love they and even had a little garden knitting squares for quilts which smiles. of the happiest days in her life had for each other as sisters with patch. were given to the needy in the Susan Colpitts-Judd is the press so we could share the memories shared experiences was power- Mama Alice could readily area. secretary of the Diocese of with her. fully tangible. adapt to any situation and make When she was diagnosed Fredericton Mothers’ Union.

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Episcopal announcements

• The Ven. Thomas Stradwick is appointed priest and rector of the Parish of Sussex effective Oct. 15. Archdeacon Stradwick is currently the rector of Swan Valley Parish and Archdeacon of Brandon in the .

• Effective Aug. 1, three parishes in the Diocese of Fredericton, Lakewood, Simonds and St. Martins and Black River, have amalgamated into one with a new name: the Parish of Fundy and the Lakes. The rector will be the Rev. Canon Leo Martin with the Ven. Stuart Allan as assisting priest and Captain Janet Edwards as parish evangelist.

• Ann Fairweather has been appointed deacon-in-charge of the Parish of Restigouche, effective Oct. 8. Ann’s ordination to the (transitional) Diaconate is scheduled for Sept. 27 at 4 p.m. at Christ Church Cathedral.

• The Rev. Robert Barry was appointed interim priest-in- It’s all about kids charge of the Parish of Millidgeville effective until May 31, 2016. The Church of the Resurrection in Grand Bay-Westfield held two popular events recently, vacation • The Ven. David Barrett has resigned as rector of the Par- Bible school July 13-17 and a confirmation service May 31. The VBS theme was Journey of the ishes of Quispamsis and Hammond River and archdeacon of Magi - The Search for Jesus. VBS participants are shown above. Below, the confirmation service Kingston and the Kennebecasis, effective Sept. 30. He has ac- was the kick-off to Bishop David Edwards’s pilgrimage. Back row: Jason Smith, Jacob Whittaker, cepted the position of hospital chaplain of Saint John Regional Patrick Doyle, Tori Polley-Lefrancois, Maria Whittaker, Craig Martin. Front row: Rev. Michael and St. Joseph’s hospitals. He will continue membership on the Caines, Matthew Williams, Alyssa Snider, Ashley Nutter, Luke Khitab and Bishop David Edwards. diocesan archives committee.

• Archbishop Claude Miller accepted an interim appointment as priest-in-charge of the Parish of Bathurst, effective July 5 to Sept. 30, 2015.

• The Rev. David Dean resigned as priest-in-charge of the Parish of Millidgeville effective June 30.

• The Rev. Amanda Longmoore resigned as priest-in-charge of the Parish of Tobique, effective Oct. 1, in order to move with her husband.

• The Rev. Canon Edward Coleman will retire as priest in charge of the Parish of East Saint John effective Sept. 1.

• The Rev. Canon David Kierstead resigned as chair of the Property Committee effective June 16.

• Rev. Canon Jon Lownds was appointed interim priest-in- charge in the Parish of Douglas and Nashwaaksis June 2 for a submitted photos three-month renewable term.

Upcoming diocesan events include November Synod A Prayer attributed to St. Francis

Synod deadlines Nov. 2: Deadline for registration Back to Church Sunday is an sources: http://anglican.nb.ca/ Lord, make us instruments coming right up package items opportunity to be intentional programs/back_to_church/index. of your peace. Where The 134th Diocesan Synod is See the synod webpage for about inviting others to church html there is hatred, let us sow planned for Nov. 7 in Frederic- details and updates: http://angli- on Sunday. love; where there is injury, ton. can.nb.ca/synod/sessions/ It’s as simple as saying, Oct. 3 is pardon; where there is Important deadlines to note: “Would you like to go to church Stewardship Sunday discord, union; where there Sept. 15: Reports deadline Vocations Day with me on Sunday?” Watch our stewardship page is doubt, faith; where there is Sept. 22: Final deadline for con- planned Offer to pick the person up or on the website for details and despair, hope; where there is vening circular items: memori- On Saturday, Sept. 19, Vocations go together. Whether the person resources: anglican.nb.ca darkness, light; where there als, nominations, other informa- Day will be held in Fredericton, says yes is beyond our control. is sadness, joy. Grant that tion lunch included. The day’s pri- We only need to make the invi- Stewardship we may not so much seek to Sept. 25: Deadline for published mary focus will be on discerning tation and allow the Holy Spirit workshop set for Oct. 17 be consoled as to console; notices of motion calls to particular ministries. to work. The annual Stewardship work- to be understood as to Oct. 7: Convening circular It will be a time to listen to While our Diocesan Steward- shop will be held once again at understand; to be loved as to circulation others who have discerned this ship Committee decided that St. John the Evangelist church, love. For it is in giving that Oct. 13-29: Greater Chapter call, as well as an opportunity to Back to Church Sunday will Nashwaaksis, Oct. 17. we receive; it is in pardoning meetings learn about various ministries. be Sept. 20, your parish may The theme this year is Count- that we are pardoned; and it Oct. 29: Results of elections to choose another date that works ing Our Blessings. Watch the is in dying that we are born Diocesan council and deadline Back To Church best for you. diocesan website for details: to eternal life. Amen. for advance nominations Sunday is Sept. 20 Check our website for re- anglican.nb.ca 14 / The New Brunswick Anglican september 2015

B i s h o p’ s p i l g r i m a g e A pilgrim’s blog

From May 31-June 13, Bishop pulpit in the church at Chamcook David Edwards and his trainer, to sleep against. I put my pack Trevor Fotheringham, walked against it and was happily looking 205 kilometres from Grand Bay- at the inside of my eyelids. At 5 Westfield to McAdam, taking the p.m. we said Evening Prayer with scenic route through the archdea- about 16 people and then it was conry of St. Andrews. off for a shower before dinner at That walking pilgrimage in- the Europa Inn with the ACW. It cluded side trips to Grand Manan is a hard life on pilgrimage! and Campobello islands. It was Day 12, Oak Bay: Today I the first of what will be seven think I reached the edge of my pilgrimages through our seven endurance. As I foot slogged archdeaconries, one per year, along the last two km, I realized with Miramichi set for next year. something very important. In Bishop David wrote a blog this Christian life sometimes it during the walk, excerpts of is necessary just to put one foot which are below. Find the com- in front of the other. It may not plete blog at anglican.nb.ca appear that much progress is be- Day 1: Walking will give me ing made and it might seem that the chance to see the land and there is little hope of completion, meet people whom I would not but we just have to keep on going. usually come across. As well, Day 13, St. St Stephen: As we there will be time for reflec- enter the final day of walking, my tion. Walking will mean I have hope is that we will complete the to slow down and it will give me task which we set out upon 13 time to ponder. days ago. In many ways, given my Day 4, Pennfield: We have lack of genuine preparation, I can received fine hospitality here in only say that it is by the grace of Pennfield. It was great to gather God that I have come this far. with more than 30 people to This journey has made me worship together this evening. aware of the many faithful people we have in our Diocese, We also had a good time of submitted photos fellowship afterwards. I was but I also sense a great degree of reminded about the unity which fear and uncertainty. There is a binds us Anglicans together. need for us all to remember that Day 6, Grand Manan: We God is faithful. have received great hospitality As bishop I have felt the weight here and have laughed a good of expectation during this walk. deal with the folks, but it is clear I know that people are looking that the Anglican family and to me to lead into a more stable people more broadly have been future, but the truth is I cannot greatly affected by the series of rely on my own understanding tragic events which happened on and you cannot rely on me. the island last year. I was told a sad story about As Bishop I am aware of how two young men who were difficult it is for people to come trapped in their truck on the to terms with their loss. There bar to Minister’s Island; unfor- have been times today when tunately, one was lost. The other • Top: Diocesan chancellor David Bell and Cindy Derksen I have not known how best to survived, apparently because he walked with the bishop, as did dozens of other parishioners. respond to the heartache I have fixed his eyes on a light on the • Above left: Bishop David and Trevor Fotheringham at their seen. We live in a world which is shore and swam towards it. As destination after 14 days: McAdam. broken and where God is work- we have shared Evening Prayer • Above right: The bishop and the Rev. Canon Robert Smith ing out his purpose, but it is so across this archdeaconry we with members of the Parish of Campobello. hard to see the way ahead when have been reminded time after • Right: Staff of Outflow Ministries of Saint John and we are in the midst of it. time that Christ is the light of members of the Parish of Pennfield joined the bishop and Day 7, Grand Manan: This the world. Trevor on the trek from Pennfield to the Grand Manan ferry. afternoon it was a great privi- If we are going to see this mcknight photo lege for me to celebrate my first grand old ship, the Diocese of home communion in over three Fredericton, turn around, we all grimage, sharing in the final act Therefore there is nothing as closely as we can his way years. Bob Smith, the interim have to fix our eyes on Jesus. We of worship. Perhaps they came to which is a surprise to him. He ahead for us. To do this we have minister here, asked if I would have to learn to do this by taking make sure we had made it. also does not have any plans to spend greater amounts of visit Alice with him to give her advantage of the opportunities As the hymn says, it can feel at which are not perfect. The prob- time in prayer, both individually the sacrament. She is the oldest which will arise during the com- times as if we are passing through lem we face is that all too often and corporately. Not seeking to parishioner in the congregation, ing months to discover more of a barren land, yet it is Jehovah we fail to align ourselves with bend God’s will to our way of though at 97 she does not get to our faith and how to practice it. who will guide us. We are weak, God’s purpose. Too easily we thinking, but to bend ours to his. church anymore. What a great Day 14, McAdam: We had a but he is mighty and his hand become fixed on our agenda. Before I walk again next year, lady, her mind is as sharp as a fine time of worship with some is powerful. In an earlier post- This is not a shock to God each of us in the diocese needs tack. It was marvellous to be able lively hymns, including Guide ing I said that we cannot lean on and he seeks to weave our fail- to commit ourselves to redouble to minister to such a faithful Me O Thou Great Jehovah, our own understanding and this ures to follow his will into his our intention in prayer — to follower of Jesus. Alice reminded which has definitely become a evening as I conclude this blog, I plans for his creation. He does seek out new ways of praying me that in this Christian life we bit of a theme song. It was good want to reflect on this idea. this because he is gracious. and to determinedly discipline are to take the long view. to see some people from other We say we believe and trust in The better way, however, ourselves to pray. This will not Day 10, Chamcook: I can parts of the archdeaconry, who a God who is all seeing, present would be for us to spend more be an easy task, but it must be thoroughly recommend the had joined us earlier in the pil- everywhere and all knowing. time in prayer seeking to discern done. september 2015 The New Brunswick Anglican / 15

B i s h o p’ s p i l g r i m a g e Sailing with the bishop

By Daryl Caines

It was my son’s idea. What could go wrong? We would launch our sailboat after winter storage on Saturday, May 30, and the fol- lowing Thursday sail from Saint John to Grand Manan to provide transportation to Bishop David as he walked around the Arch- deaconry of St Andrews. No big deal. We catch slack water at Reversing Falls, leave Saint John at 2:30 Friday morn- ing and arrive in Grand Manan at noon. We meet the Bishop on Saturday and travel to Campo- bello Island the following day submitted photos and take him to the mainland on Sunday to continue his walk. The bishop’s crew included skipper Daryl Caines of Sussex, Benaiah Sok, Chelsea Doiron and the Rev. Mikes Caines of the Church of the After an overnight in Dipper Resurrection in Grand Bay-Westfield. Below, the bishop and crew onboard at Head Harbour, Grand Manan. Harbour we would be back at our mooring on the Kennebeca- sis River by suppertime Monday. under a nearly full moon and the What a beautiful spot. We landed Honestly, this is going to be easy. following tide had us in Grand the Bishop and his party then set Right? Manan by noon. A big meal of off for an afternoon of sailing. In my heart of hearts I didn’t fish and chips soon followed. This gave us a chance to dry want to do this so early in the One of the first people to the boat and investigate some season. Any sailor will tell you that welcome us to the Island was a anchorages around the islands. it takes time to get a boat in order Poley Mountain skiing friend, On returning to Head Harbour at the beginning of the sailing Kirk Cheney. He took our pic- we were picked up by a member season. Four days wasn’t enough. I ture and gave us useful informa- of St. Anne’s parish and taken had to launch, step the mast, tune tion for our stay. We expected to to the rectory for a shower and the rigging, trim the sails in addi- eat our meals onboard but word another potluck at the church tion to cleaning, digging cushions reached us that we were invited hall. Double score. out of storage, mustering safety to a potluck supper at St. Paul’s Cheryl and her husband were equipment and galley gear, and Church. Score. camping on Campobello, so hook up the radio. I had met David Edwards after our meal, we adjourned to Oh yeah, did I mention before, but this was my first the provincial campground for a lobster season? It was lobster meeting with him as bishop. Af- camp fire and rarified conversa- season from Saint John to Grand ter the supper we had a chance tion. What an enjoyable evening. Manan and we were planning to talk and look ahead to the trip It was great fun and I learned to sail right through the fishing to Campobello the next day. I as- our bishop has a tremendous grounds in the dark. Visions of sured him the crossing would be sense of humour. He told the lobster floats wrapped around short but couldn’t guarantee an story of his recent trip to Africa my propeller came to mind. My easy ride. Fog was in the forecast and of arriving at the airport faith was about to be tested on and the sea would be on our with a rather large throne that several levels. quarter. was a gift from the people of Ho. The crew consisted of my As predicted, Saturday started The story involves the Bishop son, the Rev. Michael Caines of foggy, rainy and cool. Bishop of Ho snapping his fingers to his the Church of the Resurrection David and travelling compan- minions and telling the ticket in Grand Bay-Westfield; Bena- ions Trevor Fotheringham and agent that the Bishop of Freder- at the church hall prior to our back to Saint John and the fine iah Sok; Chelsea Doiron; and Cheryl Jacobs, arrived at the icton required his throne to be departure. The day was clear weather wouldn’t last forever. me, the older and supposedly boat — with our lunches no less. loaded on the plane regardless of and warm and after saying our As planned, we sailed to Dip- wiser member of the crew. And Things were just getting better its weight. good-byes, we scooted across per Harbour for the night. In yet, surrounded with youthful and better. Not having met the Bishop of the channel under full sail to the morning, since we had lots enthusiasm, I agreed to the plan I figured about two hours Ho, I’m not sure how close Da- Back Bay and a rendezvous with of food, we had a hearty break- and we set out on our journey. should get us across the chan- vid came to acting the part, but the people who were hosting the fast and set off for Saint John, Well. What can I say? It was nel to Campobello, and as the he has the finger snapping down bishop and Trevor in St. George. content that we did a good job in fantastic. The weather couldn’t day progressed, the weather pretty good. In a way I was sad our part keeping the Bishop on schedule. have been better. Our night pas- improved. This was my first visit On Sunday my crew and I in the bishop’s journey was As I said, it was a piece of sage through lobster pots was to Head Harbour, Campobello. were treated to another meal over, but we still had a long trip cake. 16 / The New Brunswick Anglican september 2015

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McKnight photos

Top left: One of the highlights of each day at Camp Medley is tuck time — a visit to the canteen for candy. Here Christian Persaud and Dylan Nichol act as storekeepers during girls’ camp in July. Top right: Red Seal chef Brad Mason sharpens his knives to carve the turkey for supper. Left: Pre-lunch trivia with program director Katie Bonner, head female counsellor Allyson Caldwell and girls. Right: Lunch time, featuring hashbrown casserole, a long-time favourite. Fun, food and friendship: that’s summer camp!

By Gisele McKnight kitchen for the construction equipment and tackle for adven- its traditions, nooks and cran- “It’s really fun and it’s girls’ business in Alberta, but he’s not ture camp — gear that will stay nies. week,” said the 11-year-old. “And It was supposed to be a summer regretted his decision to make at the camp afterwards. “I learn something new every I’m away from my brother.” just to putter around. Instead his daughter happy and work at “They’ve never laid eyes on week,” she said. “The senior staff The best part for Caitlyn? “I it has become a homecoming Camp Medley. this place. They just want the have been a huge support to me. like hanging out with my friends of sorts for Red Seal chef Brad “I just want to feed the kids. boys to have a good time,” he They’ve taught me a lot about and making new friends.” Mason. And I’m having a blast,” he said. said of the donors. Medley life.” Last year, Elizabeth Arse- As a child from St. Luke’s in When the dining hall door By all accounts, the summer In her third summer, Al- nault, 11, from Shediac, got a Gondola Point, Brad spent many opens and the kids can smell is going well, with last year’s lyson Caldwell, 19, knows quite week at camp as a birthday gift, summers at Camp Medley. And what’s for dinner, their squeals of total number of campers sur- a bit about Medley life, and she and she wanted to come back now he’s back, this time in the glee make his day. passed in late July. wouldn’t want to be anywhere again this year. kitchen. “They go bananas! They “If Brad wasn’t here, our sum- else. “I like being at camp — all “I grew up here,” he said. come through the door and yell mer would be very different,” “I just love it here,” said the the fun stuff we do. It’s the “This was summer. My cousin, ‘tacos!’ It’s been a very positive said director Maren McLean- head female counsellor from experience,” she said, explaining David Smith, was the direc- experience,” he said. Persaud, explaining how popular Saint John. “I love the ministry why she wanted to return this tor here forever. I started as a His days have a rhythm: in Brad and his cooking are with Camp Medley does. I love work- summer. camper and then a CIT (coun- the kitchen around 5 a.m., done both staff and campers. H“ e’s ing with the youth. I know how Both girls plan to be back sellor-in-training) and canoe for the day at around 6:30 p.m. great!” important camp is.” next year. instructor. I probably spent eight with Saturdays off. And in be- Maren and her husband, The Crandall University stu- Youth and intergenerational summers here.” tween, there’s fishing. Christian Persaud, assistant di- dent hopes to become a teacher, ministries director Colin Mc- Brad hadn’t thought much He’s a semi-pro tournament rector, arrived as strangers to the and in the meantime, she’s get- Donald is pleased with how the about Camp Medley in a long angler, and in late July he was place in April and have grown ting plenty of experience manag- summer is progressing. time, but then his daughter, looking forward to helping out fond of Camp Medley. ing dozens of kids each week — “It’s been a fantastic summer Kelsey Johnson, a counsellor, during boys’ adventure camp, “I love it more every day,” both churched and unchurched. so far,” he said. “The kids are told him the camp was desperate much of which will be spent she said. “Christian and I both This is Caitlyn Hughes’ enjoying it. for a cook. with fishing poles in hands. have fallen in love with the staff second year at camp. She used “I believe we’ve seen the “She gave me those big blue Many of those fishing poles and the place. It’s hard to see us to live in the Oromocto area but Lord at work through summer eyes...” have been donated by Brad’s anywhere else right now.” now lives in Nova Scotia, and camp — his name is proclaimed Brad made a career change tournament sponsors and fel- One of the joys for her has she wanted to come back to visit — and everyone is having a a few years ago, leaving the low anglers who have provided been getting to know the camp, friends and go to camp. fantastic time doing so.” september 2015 The New Brunswick Anglican / 17

a r o u n d t h e d i o c e s e Mary Jacob’s life of service celebrated

By Gisele McKnight from Woodstock to Ludlow and Blissfield. She walked from The life of Mary Nameria Jacob parish to parish, sleeping in was celebrated at Kings Landing churches along the way until the July 26 with an Evening Prayer railway came to New Brunswick. service at St. Mark’s Chapel of She used her influence to pres- Ease. sure the wealthy to donate their Five clergy were on hand to clothes, and her charges were assist at the service — deacons often the best dressed people Debbie Edmondson, Joyce Perry around, said Brian. and Thomas Nisbett and the Rev. “Service was in her character,” Canon Neville Cheeseman — he said. “She was a deeply self- with the Rev. Dr. Brian Spence less person.” preaching. Her dedication and work McKnight photos Mary was born in England in were so extraordinary that on 1820 and came to Fredericton July 25, 1889, she became the with her family in 1829 when first deaconess in the Anglican Top: Clergy participants in the memorial service included the her father, the Rev. Dr. Edwin Church of Canada. Rev. Deacons Debbie Edmondson and Joyce Perry, the Rev. Jacob, was appointed the first She died in 1904 after tum- Canon Neville Cheeseman, the Rev. Dr. Brian Spence (speaker) principal of Kings College (later bling down a snowbank. and the Rev. Deacon Thomas Nisbett. the University of New Bruns- Every year at the anniver- wick). sary date of her ordination, the Right: Margaret Stewart, who plays Kings Landing character Brian talked about Mary’s Diocese of Fredericton holds a Mary Robinson, played the organ for the service. life of service to the poor in the commemorative service at Kings parishes around Fredericton, Landing. A grand example

commentary By Vern Faulkner “It is a quietly profound gesture, ometimes, the most yet powerful.” meaningful gestures are the simplest. For that reason, SBishop David Edwards deserves age citizen in the community. praise. In that, one cannot help but The spiritual leader in charge notice the stark contrast between of the area’s Anglican diocese is the good bishop opting to sleep undertaking a walking pilgrim- in churches, using a boot in a age of the region. towel as a pillow, and the actions By his actions, Edwards of some of our elected leaders — is revitalizing an ancient leaders who seem incapable of Judeo-Christian tradition, where comprehending the challenges The Rev. Chris Hayes, priest-in-charge leaders of churches abstained of the average constituent. Parish of Salisbury and Havelock from the finer trappings of life, The people we elect seem walked among the people, and incapable of understanding the • Favourite book of the Bible - Gospel of Luke (with Colossians being a close put themselves among the rank impact of decisions they make second) and file of those whom they — as multiple issues of late • Birthplace - Bridgewater, Nova Scotia were supposed to serve. (increased nursing home fees, • What you love most about God – grace abounds in a million different ways It is a quietly profound ges- cuts to childcare, loss of readily • Favourite place on Earth - Sackville, N.B. ture, yet powerful. accessible services in impover- • Farthest you’ve been from home - London, Ont. The intent of such efforts in ished communities) amply • Favourite meal or dessert - steak, potatoes (from Carleton County), salad, apple past history were to ensure those demonstrate. crisp who held leadership positions in One would do well to wonder • Biggest fear – not being what God wants me to be the church, thus the community, what might happen if the offi- • Hidden talent – scroll saw artist were never far removed from cials elected to high office could • Favourite movie or book – movie: Shawshank Redemption; book: Passion For the real-world struggles of their follow Edwards’ lead and put Truth (Alister McGrath) or Pale Blue Dot (Carl Sagan), closely followed by the rest of flock. themselves amongst the com- his books, and thousands of others It is one thing to command mon people, not above them, • Your hobby – fine woodworking, reading, music composition from some far-flung seat of more often. • Three things always in your fridge – milk, ketchup (for the kids, of course!), power, but another to live in the This editorial was reprinted, cheese world of the less advantaged — with permission, from the St. • Favourite sports team - Toronto Maple Leafs (shout-out to Brent Ham!) to see, to sense and to under- Croix Courier Weekend, origin- stand the challenges of the aver- ally published June 5, 2015. 18 / The New Brunswick Anglican september 2015

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By Gisele McKnight the willingness of the kids to make new friends, said Debbie. It could have gone horribly “John’s kids immediately wrong. The kids might not have meshed with ours. They buddied connected. The activities might up. It was great to see,” she said. not have been adequate. The bil- They’ve already met again lets might not have worked out. for a tubing expedition, and The week might not have been will meet again during diocesan purposeful, or fun. youth events like TEC (Teens But it was fun — and pur- Encounter Christ). poseful. Blessed by God, you Debbie described the Tidal might say. Impact week as “the best thing I “How to keep 22 kids busy for ever did. The billets were fabu- eight days,” is how Debbie Smith lous. It was just excellent.” described it. But the best part, she said, “We worried about every- was seeing how Tidal Impact thing, and John [Galbraith] said impacted the kids. ‘God will provide.’ “Some of the kids were ques- “We were short a vehicle and tioning their belief in God — is a woman said ‘here, take my van he even real?” she said. “By the for the week.’ John didn’t worry. end of the week, those questions We did. But it all worked out!” were put to rest. Debbie and the Rev. Mary “The kids could really see Anne Langmaid, of St. Mark’s their value, that they were in St. George, with inspiring Tidal Impact! important. There was an incred- encouragement from John Gal- ible sense of camaraderie and braith of St. John the Evangelist belonging.” in Fredericton, set out to run a Blessing the community For Grant Mason, 10, of St. teen event called Tidal Impact in Mark’s, it was life-changing. St. George. of St. George; “It was quite an experience. I It ran from July 11-18, a mix got really close to God. It really of community projects, evening getting a blessing in return touched me,” he said. rallies and fun. The foundation While the event was lots of of Tidal Impact is to bless the fun and he made lots of friends, host church and serve the com- it was the rallies that had the munity at large. greatest impact on him, he said. This year, 22 kids from the The community service in- with flyers announcing when erything they touched was done They confirmed what he, at 10, two churches came together in cluded pairing up with the youth they’d be around to collect the well,” said John. had already been thinking about. St. George to show they can have from the Baptist church across food. Four evenings were spent at “After Tidal Impact, I decided a positive impact on themselves, the street from St. Mark’s to Then when the gathering Rivercross church in Saint John, that I actually want to become a each other and the community. paint the Day Adventure Centre. was complete, the kids deliv- where, with other kids, they priest,” he said. “I told my mom The link between the two The Anglican kids also ered 1,800 pounds of food and were treated to some amazing and dad. They were surprised at communities actually began at did chores for the elderly and stocked the empty shelves. rallies — games, eating, singing, how strong [the feeling] is in my Saint John High School years cleaned up the streets — even “The ladies at the food bank scriptural teaching. life.” ago when Mary Anne and John picking the grass from between were just overwhelmed,” said “The kids really connected He said he’s not the only one were on the same swim team. the cracks on the sidewalks. That Debbie. with what Jason [the speaker] of the group to undergo a spiri- They’re now colleagues, and got a lot of positive comments, At St. Mark’s, the kids did was saying and they really con- tual transformation. the idea of partnering on Tidal said Debbie. a lot of sorting, painting and nected with God,” said John. “It was an amazing experi- Impact was readily accepted by The largest project was a food cleaning. “There were a lot of real God ence, not just in my life, but in a the vestry at St. Mark’s when drive for the local food bank. “Some people were nervous moments.” lot of people’s lives. I’m definitely John gave a presentation. They began early in the week about the kids painting, but ev- What made it all work was going back to Tidal Impact.”

Above: 22 kids from St. Mark’s and St. John the Evangelist, plus leaders, took part in Tidal Impact, which had a positive impact on both themselves and the community of St. George. Mary Anne Langmaid photos Right: MacKenzie Cheney handles the roller, with Braden Galbraith and Kaitlyn Chase at right. Kids did all sorts of chores for the elderly, the food bank, the community and St. Mark’s in St. George. september 2015 The New Brunswick Anglican / 19

m u s i c c o l u m n keeps moving with Mobile Orchestra

wl City (AKA Adam new depth to the songs they are songs that are blatantly Chris- Young) has a lot going singing. tian in theme include, Hallelu- for him. One other aspect of this al- jah!, My Everything and I Found ONot only does he have a keen ear bum is different, too: the quality Love). for a good groove and a good of the ideas being developed in With guest musicians and melody, he also has a gift for the songs. vocalists, the music is more in- having the right song at the right While the musical style is teresting, and the lyrical content time. still the same pop/dance style of will bring you back over and Add to this a strong Christian heavy dance beats and synthesiz- over to ponder them further. faith, and he was bound to meet ers, the lyrical ideas are stronger It has been a real treat to see with success. With his new al- remembering your childhood!). than ever. this still-young man mature as bum, Mobile Orchestra, his faith Yet still, among other Top 50 shares vocals on a song called, Consider the song, Bird With an artist (he also sketches and is more present in the songs than acts, he continues to stand out Unbelievable, and CCM sensa- a Broken Wing: “But life de- paints). ever. And he continues to enjoy with this collection of songs that tion Britt Nicole is featured on mands a final chapter / A story This is his fifth full-length success at the same time. are optimistic, hopeful and even a song called You’re Not Alone, that we all must leave behind / studio release, in addition Mobile Orchestra is a very content. one of the most overtly Chris- It’s do or die, and this is mine to EPs and multiple recordings different album from Owl City’s Another new aspect is that of tian songs on the album (“You / The anthem of a bird with a for movie soundtracks. other projects. collaboration. Owl City wel- rescued me and I believe / That broken wing” The whole song’s All this, and he just turned 29 He seems to have moved comes no less than five different God is love and He is all I need lyrics are worth reprinting! in July! Here’s to much more to somewhat away from the guest vocalists to sing with him / From this day forth for all Adam Young has been a come — two thumbs up for this quirkiness of All Things Bright on various tracks, including Alec eternity / I’ll never wander on Christian for most of his life, project! and Beautiful (think Alligator Blacc, as heard on the first hit my own”). which has been hinted at in his Sky, Deer in the Headlights) and single, Verge, which became the These songs with others work music for years in the themes into something a little more theme song of graduating classes incredible well, and the pair- and images his music portrays. Rev. Chris Hayes is a musician mainstream (though the song everywhere this year, it seems! ings are well chosen; the vocal Never has it been more evi- as well as a priest serving in the Unbelievable will still have you Hanson (yes, that Hanson!) colours of these other voices add dent than on this album (other Parish of Salisbury and Havelock. Who am I to ask of his grace?

y jour- the promise of a ney with new marriage in the Christ fall, I embrace my Mtook a difficult path future, as deacon in my early 20s, in my parish, with when I set God hopeful expecta- aside in my life, and tion of all the good through stubborn things in a life of pride, deep depres- servanthood. sion and personal God gave me a struggles, I found second chance at myself in a very dark life. For that I am submitted photo place. I attempted always grateful. Celebration! suicide. In the words I had lived two of my favourite Pentecost Sunday was celebrated at Christ Church Cathedral very different lives scripture, “I can do with the baptism of two children and an outdoor gathering for several years all things, through after the service. Sophie Fréderique de Passillé, daughter of — one of a happy him who gives me Erica and Bruno de Pasillé and Violet Mary Palmer Rogers, mother, wife, sister, strength” Philippi- daughter of Catherine Palmer and Andrew Rogers, were friend and daughter ans 4:13 baptized on this special day in the Christian calendar. Bishop to the public, and another inner Who am I to ask of his grace? David Edwards performed the baptisms. life of sadness, pain and hurt. These were all the words that His child + + + Amen! I felt lost and undeserving were spoken. I could not raise The Rev. Deacon Barb Haire, — a failure in all of the above — my arms; he held me fast. Parish of Hillsborough-Riverside and decided while carrying my This angel of God, my fourth child that the pain would guardian angel, held me and ••• stop if I were gone. stayed until I flushed the pills I had refused to ask anyone and prayed a silent promise to Testify is your chance to share for help or even share what I was change my life. what God has done in your life feeling. I willingly gave my life to — an amazing miracle or an I truly felt like no one cared Christ that night, and through everyday event that had God — and why would God? several more difficult years, I written all over it. This won’t work Locked up in a room with an put my life on a wonderful, new without your help, so don’t be shy. arsenal of pills, my children all path, one with Christ firmly in Sharing our awesome God’s works asleep, I prepared to go. the lead. and wonders is a wonderful way In a soft whisper, I asked at That journey has been rich to inspire and uplift others. Send submitted photo that moment, “God help me.” with blessings, strengthened them in and they’ll appear in this Infinitely More music An angel stood before me, with His grace, and I have felt spot. Try to keep your story to bright and familiar, and as I tried the presence of my guardian about 250 words. The Anglican Parish of Newcastle-Nelson-Hardwicke hosted to bring the pills to my mouth, angel several times throughout Send via email: gmcknight@ music duo Infinitely More on May 20. From left: Rev. Michael he held my wrist. my journey to health. diofton.ca or via post: Gisele O’Hara, Infinitely More (Allison Lynn and Gerald Flemming), “No! You cannot go. Your Blessed with five grown McKnight, 115 Church St., and warden Kathy Page. They also performed in the Anglican children need you.” children, four grandchildren and Fredericton E3B 4C8 Parishes in Woodstock and Pennfield. 20 / The New Brunswick Anglican september 2015

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dral, was the adult clinician. seventh year — she missed children. Accompanist was Nhat-Viet one year while dancing in Diocesan Choir School Phi (Toto), music director at the world junior champion- is the longest running choir Choir school St. George’s Anglican Church ships. The 15-year-old from St. school in Canada, according to in Moncton and an accom- John the Baptist in Riverview their calculations, said Chris. panist and music teacher at started coming when she was “There aren’t a lot of choir L’univérsité de Moncton. eight because her two older schools around anymore,” strikes a chord “I really like the group col- brothers attended. he said. “Some are praise laboration,” said Nhat-Viet. “I “I love the people here and [schools]. That’s not a state- By Gisele McKnight Church in uptown Saint John, like the fellowship, good times, I love singing with them,” she ment against praise. We just do there were about 100 adult and smiles, jokes, stories — and of said. “It’s the music and the this choir thing well. Central What do you get when you young voices performing in a course, the music.” This is his p e op l e .” to all of it is multi-part choral combine gifted musicians, tal- fully-sung Evensong Service. ninth year at Diocesan Choir Next year she hopes to be singing.” ented mentors and eager kids? “A lot of people come to the School. a counsellor-in-training like At its height, they had 80 Beautiful music at Diocesan service,” said administrative Music and friendships are Patrick. choristers at choir school. Back Choir School. director the Rev. Chris Hayes. a recurring theme among at- Kids grow up, go to college then, they were almost exclu- For eight days July 5-12, “Tourists from the [cruise] tendees as well. Patrick Lynn, and university, get married and sively choir members, but a lot 30 children and teenagers ships come, parents, families. 16, who attends Christ Church settle down. But it seems choir of churches don’t have choirs from ages 8-18 gathered at We’ve had 500 people there.” Cathedral, was at choir school school still lures them back. anymore. Rothesay-Netherwood School But before that could for the eighth time, meaning They have 20-something adults “At one time the mandate in Rothesay for the 58th annual happen, there were plenty of he began as a mere eight-year- who come back for a few days was to prepare kids to enhance choir school. rehearsals. Spencer Belyea, old. This year he’s a counsel- when they can, often to men- the music at their parishes,” he Guiding and challenging organist and music director at lor-in-training, mentoring tor the younger choristers, and said. “Now it’s personal enrich- them were musicians, support Trinity, and Christopher Lane, younger kids. adults who attend for the last ment and enhancing their staff and spiritual mentors. organist and choir director at “We’ve really built a com- few days to learn the music skills, hopefully to share their And joining them for the last St. David’s United Church in munity,” he said. “It’s a fun and add their voices to the faith in a musical way with few days were dozens of adults Rothesay, shared music direc- week. We worship God to- Sunday service. others.” with a love of choral singing. tor duties this year. gether. We love music and we Music isn’t all the choristers The fee of $325 does not At the culmination of the Dr. Willis Noble, director of sing great music.” consume over the eight-day cover the cost, largely because week, at Trinity Anglican music at Christ Church Cathe- This is Jayden Taylor’s camp. They also have recre- they invest heavily in musical ation, crafts, morning and resources. They are grateful evening prayer, plus Christian for diocesan financial support, education led by the Rev. said Chris. Top: Spencer Belyea, left, organist Canon Albert and the Rev. “God’s still giving us a and music director at Trinity Church Wandlyn Snelgrove. chance to make music,” said in Saint John, was one of two musical Chris Hayes has marked his Chris. “We’re growing music directors at Diocesan Choir School 15th year at choir school this the best way we can.” this year. Here he directs rehearsal in summer. He organizes it, plays Choristers can apply for preparation for the Evensong service saxophone and teaches classes financial support through the at the end of the week. in Christian culture, showing Hall Music Bursary. Read- the kids how music — whether ers are welcome to support Left: Accompanist Nhat-Viet Phi religious or even Top 40 — has the bursary as well by visiting (Toto), works with administrative the power to refresh, uplift and this website: http://anglican. director the Rev. Chris Hayes during inspire. He was there with his nb.ca/admin/$assistance/#Hal rehearsal. wife and three of their four lChurchMusic