Vol. 18 No. 1 Fall 2012 magazine www.astheology.ns.ca AST 40th Anniversary A Special Report

Honorary Doctorate Creative Recipient Coursework Brian Stewart Leads to Read His Convocation Recording Address on Page 17 Contract Focus on AST Grad Lisa Waites magazine INSIDE

8 AST 40th Anniversary: A Special Report

13 Feature Article: The Future of Theological Education and the Mission of the Church

15 What's Happening

16 Convocation 2012

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24 AST Magazine is a publication of CCEPA News Atlantic School of Theology, Halifax, NS. Published on paper twice annually, 25 AST Magazine is mailed under Faculty News Post Publications Mail Sales Agreement # 40016126. 27 Fond Farewell: On to the Next Adventure Editor/Graphic Artist: Dawn Robertson

28 Please address correspondence to: Arts and Theology: The AST Arts Scene The Editor, AST Magazine 660 Francklyn Street Halifax, NS B3H 3B5 30 ISSN: 1207-7771 People News email: [email protected] web address: http://www.astheology.ns.ca 34 Donations his magazine comes at the end world around us, creating one new of an important milestone in household of God. The unity of the the life of Atlantic School of church is to be nothing less than a Theology.T Through the academic year sign and foretaste of this possibility 2011-2012, we celebrated forty years and hope. of excellence in ecumenical theological • That the God of peace is at work education. We did this through worship reconciling all the complex differ- at a large gathering of members of the ences of the world into a reality that AST family at All Saint's Cathedral is bolder and more beautiful than any here in Halifax. We did it through one of us alone can imagine. Unity is engagement with contemporary culture, not threatened by diversity; it is made both at our Think Film Think Faith meaningful by it. After all, what is event in fall 2011 and in our engage- surprising or hopeful about the unity ment with Brian Stewart at our gala of the likeminded? dinner and convocation. Most of all, • That the church is called to partici- we did it through the celebration of pate in the healing of creation not the achievements of our graduating by imposing its own perspectives, students. but by hearing and discerning the The years have seen many changes, work of God in the complexity and Ecumenism both in the school and in the churches conflict that we see around us. We and society that we serve. If we are hon- do not take Jesus out into the world, est, we will have to admit that they have we recognize that Jesus has always Continues to not dealt kindly with the ecumenical already gone before us, and we name enthusiasm that gave birth to AST. We the presence of God where we find Have a Place are now deeply aware that ecumenism is it. The church is thus to be a visible difficult, and the hopes that gave birth sign of the possibility of reconcilia- to AST have, for many, been dashed tion. It is in our capacity to work for and a Purpose by the failure to achieve the unity we the healing of the world ecumenically, sought and by the preoccupations of working together across our differ- churches experiencing the challenges ences, that this sign is made most The Reverend Canon of decline. Yet there is an irony in this. visible. As our churches face the challenges of The year that AST came to birth Eric Beresford declining demographics, rural depopu- (1971), John Lennon wrote his extraor- lation, the impacts of urbanization and dinary song “Imagine.” In truth, it is secularization, and increasing cultural difficult to agree to do away with every- and religious diversity, the demand that thing John Lennon wants to do away we find new ways to cooperate with with. But surely his vision of a world each other is increasing. The prayer of where we are not motivated by mistrust, Jesus on the night before he died seems fear, hatred, greed, or hunger, where sadly to be answered in its shadow as the world can “be as one” is a vision our conflicts and divisions seem to that we can and do share. This should strengthen the indifference and even not surprise us. We share it because we distrust of us by the wider culture that inherit it from a common tradition, and surrounds us. Ecumenism is not as from shared human experiences and popular as it once was, but I venture to hopes. In 1971, those hopes were in the suggest that we have never needed it air. Today the hope has faded somewhat more. in the wake of disappointment, disil- In the face of these challenges, the lusionment, and cynicism. I believe that ecumenical commitment draws us back this makes clear the need for places like to some of the central insights of the AST; places that continue to witness to Gospel: those hopes; places that do not give up • That God is one and is at work in the in the face of challenges but are com- midst of the complexity and confu- mitted to keeping those hopes alive now sion that seems to characterize the and into the next 40 years.

AST MAGAZINE Fall 2012 / 3 he entire AST community in which we commented on the many gathered in the chapel on changes that have happened in the Friday mornings joyfully world and church over the 30 years celebratingT the Eucharist, everyone since the proposed union of the ACC participating; a faculty member of each and UCC denominations. For example, of the three founding denominations there were theological and ecclesial taking turns to preside according to developments such as the publication of his liturgy. These are among my most Baptism, Eucharist and Ministry (1982) precious memories of my first year at by the World Council of Churches, AST in 1977-78. Those were exciting further dialogues with other denomina- days for ecumenism, and for me! The tions at the international level, and the impact of Vatican II, liturgical research emergence of eco-theology. In society, and change bringing the churches more the breaking of silence on hitherto hid- closely together in worship, liberation den evils such as racial discrimination; theology, the rise of feminist theology, domestic violence and sexual abuse,

Photo: Malcolm Swan Malcolm Photo: joint action on justice issues, and the including the revelations of abuse at the Anglican Church of Canada (ACC) was Indian Residential Schools that shook finally ordaining women! the churches of AST's three founding Circumstances pulled me away from parties; issues of human sexuality; the Memories and AST for a few years. When I returned in dismantling of the social safety net, 1983, “ they were a-changing.” which the churches had been instru- For complex reasons, the AST com- mental in creating in earlier decades; Reflections munity decided that Eucharistic sharing the reduction in respect for institutions with the entire community could not and authority; increasing materialism, continue. I remember the sadness as consumerism, and militarism; the rise Chair of the Board this decision was made. That's the way of the Internet; the growing number of it has been ever since. Some readers Canadians belonging to other faiths; The Reverend might not even be aware of that amaz- and the decline in mainstream church ing freedom of the first decade of AST's affiliation. It is easy to forget how enor- Margaret Sagar existence. mous the changes have been. For those Out in the field after ordination, I who need their memories refreshed, the recall a couple telling me after a Sunday September 2005 interim report makes evening service that they had wor- interesting reading. It can be found as shipped with house guests in the United, Appendix C to the St. Brigid Report Anglican, and Roman Catholic churches (2009) on the websites of the ACC and that day! They were amazed that the UCC. The St. Brigid Report itself is scriptures were the same, and the well worth reading. sermons were similar. I well remember I certainly experienced the impact the late being of such changes in my own ministry. so delighted when the three denomina- Changing times influence liturgical tions in his home community were each content, reveal themselves in needs served by an AST graduate. This was for pastoral care and give rise to new a fulfillment of the vision that had in- situations requiring prophetic speech spired the founders of AST. Though we and action. For example, I remarked clergy did not know each other, having to my congregation in 2005 that 20 studied at different times, we shared a to 25 years earlier, the rights of the common bond and similar perspectives. lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender The three of us initiated an ecumenical (LGBT) community had not been on vacation Bible school that summer, my my radar. It had never entered my head last in that community. that I would officiate at a marriage of While I was serving for the United a same-sex couple as I had done the Church of Canada (UCC) during the previous day. The theological education past decade with the Anglican/United I received at AST provided me with a Church dialogue, we wrote a report solid foundation from which to view the

4 / AST MAGAZINE Fall 2012 world and to function as a church leader. experienced as a CBC correspondent God's values for which Jesus suffered, Despite the changing context of both over 30 years, he noted that the pace died and was raised to new life. All this church and society, the ecumenical ex- of news has quickened, with complex while also understanding and relating periment of AST continues. Our three crises arriving at speeds that allow little to the culture of empire in which we are founding parties do not see eye to eye time for the nations' leaders to think immersed, much as in the time of Jesus on every issue. Nevertheless, the AST through their response. Everything himself. A profound spiritual calm and community can respectfully agree to must be reacted to with an immediacy a hopeful vision are necessary for the disagree while learning, living, wor- that is detrimental to us all. Brian future of humanity. Recent speakers at shipping and playing together. Naturally, named this as the vortex of contempor- Canadian Centre for Ethics and Public AST has evolved over the years. New ary life, and pointed to the need for at Affairs (CCEPA) events, science writer faculty with new pedagogical approaches least some people to take time and find Alana Mitchell and tar sands critic and theological perspectives, new em- space for calm reflection, deep thought, Andrew Nikiforuk, both indicated that phases in ministry, new courses such as and wise counsel. Theological schools the issues that face humanity and the the Master of Arts degree in conjunc- provide such a time and space and thus earth cannot be resolved without spiri- tion with Saint Mary's University, the meet a profound need in the world. He tual values and religious awareness to graduate research projects and presenta- expressed his genuine appreciation for guide decision-making and behaviour. tions, the Summer Distance MDiv the work of faith-based groups: they are Most surely, AST will continue to meet program, all of which have had a huge on the ground in a crisis long before the a vital need as a place for excellence in impact on the school. There are new reporters arrive; they remain long after theological education, a home for God's challenges to be met. Always there are the headlines have passed. Such faithful wisdom, for Sophia herself. financial constraints! The administra- people continue to give succour, to heal As I serve out the remainder of my tion and board of governors perennially the wounds of conflict and disaster, and term on the AST Board of Governors, struggle to balance the budget while our to advocate for human rights. Witness- as chair and then past chair, I shall do founding parties grapple with declining ing and meeting people of “compassion, my best for the future of AST. numbers amid global financial troubles courage and conscience” nurtured Finally, I would like to take this that drive down investment income. Brian's hope for the world. His experi- opportunity to express my appreciation Last June, the board was excited by a ence of the goodness of humankind in to Jane Clattenburg for her excellent visioning day; we tracked the journey of the midst of suffering and evil saved service as vice chair and chair of the AST and imagined the future. That him from breakdown, a common afflic- board and to Dr. Dan O'Brien for being vision propels our work to ensure a tion of his colleagues. such a capable acting president during future of excellence in theological I must say that, at a time when the Eric's leave. It has been good to welcome education, not only for Atlantic Canada church takes such a bad rap in the Eric back and to work with him. I am but also for the entire country, since media, it was so affirming to hear such confident that we have a competent our students are now found in every words of appreciation and recognition! and multi-talented leader at the helm province. Some governors and the As I remarked to one smiling guest at of AST. I also want to acknowledge leadership team have participated in the end of the speech, “He makes one the excellent work of our Director of webinars offered by In Trust, an orga- feel good about being Christian!” Advancement, Mauritz Erhard, who nization that exists to benefit boards In this vortex of contemporary life, it will be leaving us at the end of this year. of theological schools. These webinars is more important than ever that church We wish him well in his much deserved have given us a fuller understanding of leaders be well grounded in thought- retirement. May God's blessing and the role of the board in strategic and ful theology, and biblically literate and peace rest upon all who love and serve financial planning, and in fundraising. critical in a society that is neither. They AST. Thank you for generously sharing The board must lead by example and need the ability to dialogue with people your gifts in faithful service. become more involved in fundraising as of other faiths. They need to know, in we seek out new major donors. We are a deep place of both mind and heart, exploring possibilities for the best use of our physical assets as well as further cooperation with our partner, Saint The Reverend Margaret (Young) Sagar was appointed to the AST Board of Mary's University, in order to create a Governors by Pine Hill Divinity Hall in 2008 to serve as vice chair and then chair financially sustainable future for AST. as of July 2011. She is a graduate of AST (1985) and was ordained in the Diocese As I write this, I am mindful of the of and Prince Edward Island in 1985. She transferred to the United inspiring address given by Brian Stewart Church of Canada in 1990. She has served in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and at our 40th anniversary gala dinner. Bermuda, and has been active on all courts of the UCC. She now lives in Terence Reflecting on the changes he had Bay with her husband, Alan.

AST MAGAZINE Fall 2012 / 5 n the near future there is a church. people would become more passive and It is a tiny and rather nondescript uncritically self-interested. edifice. No one is very interested As time moves on and this future inI this church. The undergrowth has gives way to different epochs, ages, and consumed the building, the windows dynasties, the period of dilapidated have all been smashed, and the pews churches and gutted would have vanished. Legend has it that a become known as the Triumph of cemetery once existed around the build- Acedia. However, no one living in the ing ruins. This possibility makes sense period cares about naming it; after all to people, but then no one really cares; the dead are dead. And as the leaders of after all, the dead are dead. It is best to the world point out: “[t]here is no emo- keep them forgotten. tion that can’t be properly buried.” The In this future, floods have occurred period is characterized by a lethargic in the region, and many people are apathy, which an advertizing agent re- displaced. Some people have drowned, fers to as “[s]loth on steroids.” But sloth while others have been swept out to sea. isn't the problem; it's something much In other parts of the world, droughts deeper, much more sinister, and much have occurred. The death tolls are high, closer to the core of things. but no one is counting. Once there was In another near future, there is a a press and a media who reported on church. It is full of people who are such tragedies. But since no one cares, aware of the convenient, easy slide into A Word such events are deemed un-newsworthy. acedia. They decide to fight the slide; After all, the dead are dead, and grief to them this is the only viable option. from the is an emotion better medicated than After all, they are concerned about addressed. Since no one cares, no one the core of things, the place where life notices that the organization medicating matters. Academic Dean society (and keeping people away from Today, we know acedia was one of unnecessary emotions such as grief) the original “Eight Deadly Sins,” before also owns the newspapers, television they became the “Seven Deadly Sins.” The Reverend Dr. stations and most internet search engines. Acedia is the most lethal of the sins. It occurs to some, in passing, that there So when acedia was placed within the Jody Clarke were once people who responded to broad definition of sloth, it vanished such devastation. They were called from our radar screens thus becoming “church people.” It makes sense that they even more dangerous. There are anti- are the ones buried around the churches. dotes to acedia. The best remedies are In this future, there is no place for found in our ability to form communi- museums and concert halls. Museums ties, to remain creative, to critically remind people of their past, but no engage our world. Perhaps the greatest one wants to remember the past. It is solution is to have faith and not apolo- too messy; the museums have been gize for being people of faith. closed. The concert halls that were once Every year, every term, and every home to choirs, orchestras, and theatre day, we at Atlantic School of Theology companies have been deemed “superflu- (AST) recognize that our mission is ous.” One journalist comments on the to enhance our capacity as a commu- abomination of theatre: “[i]t speaks of nity of learners to fight against forces things that have no bearing on truth that would have us lapse into a state and can conjure unnecessary emotions. of helplessness. Given the condition of It is an insidious form of self indulgence, the world and the state of the church, it relieves us of the need to act, and so such pessimism is understandable. The feeds our passivity and narcissism.” The strength of the AST enterprise is that it irony is that with the elimination of strives to cultivate a learning environ- churches, museums, and concert halls, ment that invites students and faculty

6 / AST MAGAZINE Fall 2012 to push at the frontiers of their faith. This is not a reaction to the prevailing winds of our time. To unleash faith is to say we will respond to human suffer- ing. We will listen to the environment that is groaning in travail. We will not accept the unacceptable. AST's programs are designed so that students can learn both the essential nature of their discipline, as well as the ramifications of its applications. Archives Synod Anglican Journal/General Photo: I commend the academic discipline and innovative thinking of our faculty. When we talk about “transformational leadership,” we are referencing both the church and a world that is hungering for wisdom-filled leadership, with the full knowledge that things need to be transformed. In Memoriam AST is a theological school excited about its mission. The rest is history and, by implication, the future!

In preparing this Dean’s Message, Dr. Clarke would like to acknowledge the work of St. Augustine of Hippo, Charles Taylor, Kathleen Norris and Margaret ormer AST president Bishop Russell Hatton died in January Atwood, all of who are variously refer- 2012 following a short illness. Bishop Hatton was the second enced in this message. president of AST, and served from 1980 to 1986. He was a native ofF Nova Scotia and studied at and the University of King's College in Halifax before continuing his studies at the General Theological Seminary in New York and Yale Divinity School in New Haven, Connecticut. He received his PhD from the University of Minne- sota. Following his tenure at AST, he was elected in the diocese of Nova Scotia and PEI for several years, before accepting a post at Huron College in London, Ontario, as the dean of theology. After he retired in 1997, he served as assistant to the Bishop of Montreal. He and his wife returned to Nova Scotia in 2005, and he continued to be active in pastoral care and the local food bank.

Since our last issue . . . AST has made the following staffing additions: Archdeacon Debra Burleson Anglican Formation Director The Rev. Robyn Brown-Hewitt Director, Diploma in Youth Ministry Program The Rev. Heather A. Hemming Acting United Church Formation Director (Heather is filling in for the Rev. Sally Shaw, Welcome aboard! who is currently on sabbatical)

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A Year of Celebrations Worship Service By Mauritz “Moe” Erhard Celebrating AST's commitment to Director of Advancement ecumenical theological education Photo: Malcolm Swan Malcolm Photo:

Gala Dinner Celebrating AST's success on becoming a leading Canadian seminary

e recently completed a year for the workshop. Alyda picked out of special events celebrat- five films being shown at the Atlantic ing AST's 40th anniver- Film Festival that workshop members sary.W And what a celebration it was, attended, after which they got together with three distinctly different ways to and examined their faith through visual celebrate over a period of 8 months. stories. This workshop demonstrated Leadership for these events was in the AST's continuing commitment to hands of the 40th Anniversary Plan- progressive and innovative study of ning Committee: Alan MacLean theology. (chair), Barb LeBlanc, Steve Foran, In February 2012, we had our second Yvette Swan, Charles O'Neil, Laurel event, an Ecumenical Prayer and Cho- Bower, Eric Beresford, Margaret Sagar, ral Service. It took place at Cathedral Dawn Robertson and Mauritz Erhard. Church of All Saints in Halifax in cel- The first event, held in September ebration of the school's commitment to 2011, was a workshop entitled Talk ecumenical theological education. Cho- Film Talk Faith in cooperation with ral music was provided by the King's the annual Atlantic Film Festival. The College Chapel Choir under the leader- workshop explored Christian faith ship of Paul Halley. Retired CBC radio through the medium of film. Dr. Alyda host and producer, Adrian Hoffman, Faber, Professor of Systematic Theol- narrated the story of how AST came ogy and Ethics, was the faculty leader to be the only ecumenical seminary in

8 / AST MAGAZINE Fall 2012 Talk Film Talk Faith Celebrating AST's commitment to the progressive and innovative study of theology

Canada embracing the Roman Catholic, from our three founding denominations, him an enthusiastic standing ovation. Anglican, and United Church denomi- alumni, students, faculty, staff, and Brian also gave the convocation address nations in one seminary. The story was friends were among those present. Mar- the following day and was awarded an researched and prepared by Yvette garet Sagar was our able MC for the honorary Doctor of Divinity degree for Swan with support from members of evening event. Bob Latimer, who was his work in journalism to document hu- the planning committee (the AST story honored as an Associate of AST at this man suffering and injustices and bring can be found on the AST website www. year's convocation, gave a stirring toast them to the attention of the world. astheology.ns.ca). Members from all to AST. Pauline Dakin, CBC National These special events fulfilled the three founding denominations partici- Health Reporter and Host of Maritime three objectives that the planning com- pated in leading the ecumenical prayer Magazine, introduced our featured mittee set for themselves: to celebrate service. Margaret Sagar, Chair of the speaker, Brian Stewart. Now retired, the success of AST in becoming one of Board of Governors, presided and Eric Brian is one of Canada's most respected Canada’s leading seminaries, to raise Beresford, AST President, delivered the foreign correspondents. For more than the profile of the school in Atlantic reflections. two decades, his reports for CBC's The Canada and Halifax in particular, and The final event in our year of celebra- National, his acclaimed international finally, to raise funds to assist the school tions was a gala dinner held at Pier 21, documentaries, and his show, CBC in moving into the future. Through the Canada’s Immigration , in May News: Our World, provided Canadians dedicated hard work of the committee, 2012. The dinner was a joyous celebra- with a window on the world. His stir- all events were unmitigated successes, tion of AST’s success at becoming one ring message, “Inside the Vortex: Hu- bringing new friends and new energy to of the leading seminaries in Canada. manity and Faith in an Age of Crisis,” AST, with plenty of enthusiasm for the The event was a sellout, and leaders was extremely well received and earned future.

AST MAGAZINE Fall 2012 / 9 40th Anniversary Celebrations Gift total for the period April 2011 to August 2012: $14,505

Russell Adams Rob Fennell and Sally Shaw Susan E. and Bruce Moxley Joan E. Aitken David J. Fletcher Helen Murray Joyce Anderson Steve and Lynda Foran Dave Myatt Anonymous Gifts Janice A. Frame New Pastoral Charge Margaret Arklie Mayann Francis Dan and Valerie O'Brien Eric Beresford Harvey Gilmour Laurie Omstead William and Lorraine Black Giveraising Charles O'Neil Richard J. Bowley Greater Halifax Partnership Parish of Lunenburg—St. John's AC Wendall and Jean Brown Halifax Friend's Meeting (Quakers) Parish of St. Margaret of Scotland Al Bruce Doane Hallett Parish of St. Martin—Western Shore Joe Burke Peter Halpin Rob and Emily Peters Shirley Byers Elizabeth Mary Harper Bill and Jill Rafuse Barry Cahill Emery G. Harris RBC Royal Bank Louis P. Caissie Sharon Hawkins Helen Ryding Katherine Cameron Betsy Hogan S. P. Dumaresq Architect Ltd. Helen Chandler Paul A. Kent Margaret and Alan Sagar F. W. (Rick) Chenhall Elaine Kyle Judith Sapp Chignecto Presbytery UCC Robert S. Latimer Rob and Jean Shaw Joseph Christensen Vivian Layton The Shaw Group Limited Gloria E. Churchill Patricia Leader Sisters of Charity Seton Spirituality C. Jody Clarke Barbara Anne LeBlanc Carol Smillie Lorne Clarke Robert S. Lockhart St. Ignatius Church Joseph and Diana Clarke Peter MacDonald St. James United Church—St. John's Charlotte Cochran Margaret MacKenzie St. Paul's United Church—Deer Lake Garth and Trinkie Coffin Donna MacKinnon Dora A. Stinson Stephanie Coldwell Alan and Allison MacLean Yvette Swan Cox & Palmer Roderick J. MacLennan Marilyn Sweet Hugh P. Creighton Charlotte MacQuarrie Cynthia Thomson Cupido and Paula Daniels James Mallon Allison Trites Dr. Davena Davis Maritime Wealth Management Michael Tutton Marion Davis Timothy C. Matthews Sandra van der Made A. George Demmons Ronald I. and Ilene Maund Charles and Barbara Wagner Arthur Donahoe G. Curtis McDonald Linda Wallace Peter Duggan Shannon McDonald Jack Waller Elliston/English Harbour Pastoral Ch. Margot Metcalfe Jennifer Watts Margaret Embree Donald C. and Catherine Mews Linda Yates Nancie and Mauritz Erhard Gordon Michael Shu H. Yoon Darroch Fagan Kathy Mills

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AST MAGAZINE Fall 2012 / 11 Eric Beresford and Margaret Sagar at the worship service Adrian Hoffman narrated the AST story Photo: Malcolm Swan Malcolm Photo: Swan Malcolm Photo:

Gala Dinner guests enjoy a pre-dinner reception at Pier 21 Ted Coldwell, James Mallon, Stephanie Coldwell, Barb LeBlanc Photo: Malcolm Swan Malcolm Photo: Swan Malcolm Photo:

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t is no coincidence, I am sure, that This illustration makes it clear that The Future of over recent years, both the United what is at stake for us is the question Church of Canada and the Angli- of identity and context. How do we can Church of Canada have worked on understand our sense of ourselves as the Theological theI question of the sorts of competencies people of God, and how do we relate they want of those who are called to this understanding of ourselves to the ordained leadership in the life of the context in which God has placed us and Education and church. The motives for these initiatives which God calls us to serve? We have may be varied. They may reflect anxiety inherited a church whose patterns of about the future of the church, or ministry and service were developed for the Mission of uncertainty about the roles of, and de- a context that has, frankly, ceased to ex- mands placed upon, the ordained. In a ist. It is a context where to stay true to the Church somewhat surprising turn of events, the ourselves we must change, but how? United Church work was followed by a The responses to this question are study of the nature of ordained ministry. many and varied. Most recent attention By the Reverend Canon Eric Beresford The Anglican document assumes that has focused on patterns of being church our understanding of ministry is shaped that are sometimes called emergent by the ordinal, although there are hints church, missional church, or even messy that in a changing church this alone is church. In truth there is unlikely to be probably not enough. one simple solution that will respond to Whatever the conscious or uncon- all the contexts the church finds itself scious motives of these initiatives, it in. In short, if we know anything about has always seemed to me important the future church it is that we do not for those of us engaged in theological know what it looks like. It will there- education to reflect on the character fore be messy, if not in the way that the and call of ministry in the churches that proponents of “messy church” mean! our students are called to serve. How So the question immediately follows, can we prepare students for ministry how do we prepare women and men for without a clear sense of what that min- leadership in a church when we do not istry will involve? And therein lies the know what that church is going to look problem. like and what it is going to demand of It is a truism to say that the church is its leaders? in a period of transition. As the world This might seem like an impossible around the church has shifted, the conundrum. Yet I believe that both demands placed on the church, if it is times of transition such as ours, and to minister effectively to that world, contexts where there are no established have shifted too. What has become best practices, do in fact call on particu- painfully clear is that our old patterns lar and recognizable sets of skills and of being church are no longer provid- gifts for which theological education ing a framework for sustainable, vital can help to prepare individuals. Here it congregations, however familiar and will only be possible to sketch them in comfortable they feel to those who still outline. gather week by week. Gil Rendle illus- The first such quality is a capacity to trates this pointedly when he describes negotiate the questions of identity and much of what we do as church as being context. This has always been impor- increasingly like “building canoes in tant at one level. The claim that the the desert.” Once upon a time there was Christian lives, thinks, and serves with plenty of water here and canoes were the Bible in one hand and the newspa- useful. There has not been any water for per in the other has been attributed to a long time, but we continue to build Temple, Niebuhr and Barth, and is one canoes because they used to work for us. of the slogans of the Student Christian In the same way, churches cling to old Movement. Yet, of course, even here patterns of doing ministry despite the times have changed. Newspapers are no incontrovertible evidence that they do longer the key source of information for not work for us. They do not respond to many young people. They are far more the needs of those to whom we would engaged with social media and forms of minister. information sharing that are less cen-

AST MAGAZINE Fall 2012 / 13 tered, hierarchical or authoritative than of transformation in the history of the age change in ways that are pastorally newspapers. These modes of informa- church have all involved a reaching back sensitive but also courageous. tion sharing are not only less centered into the riches of our spiritual tradition One of the things that makes this than newspapers, they are also much to find previously neglected resources all the harder is that the feelings of faster and more immediate. Whatever whose time had now come. Think of uncertainty, anxiety, and grief that I we may think of this phenomenon, it the work of St. Francis of Assisi, or of have already referred to tend often to shapes how many people around us the sixteenth century reformers. There lead to conflict. In truth, our churches gather and relate to information. It is a was a turning back, not out of antiquar- are both conflict averse and yet places part of our context and adds enormously ian interest, nor to “preserve tradition,” that have often unacknowledged levels to its complexity. but because we recognized that the tra- of conflict working just below the sur- For us, the questions of context and dition had new and previously untapped face. This unacknowledged conflict is identity have become increasingly acute. resources for us to draw on, in new and profoundly debilitating, especially when The heart of Christianity is surely the previously unseen contexts. The sort the church needs to change. It can also proclamation of God's redemptive of religious and theological imagina- be a significant barrier to the welcome purposes in Jesus. To articulate what tion I am referring to is often fed by the of newcomers. The leaders of the future this means will require that we can do a resources and insights that we are often church are going to need to have the far better job of translating this into the tempted to dismiss as irrelevant because ability to work positively and creatively context of real lives lived. It will mean we have not found reasons to draw on with this conflict if they are going to that the lives of Christians will have to them in the daily life of the church in help churches to grow into sustainable show what such authentic and faithful the past. But when that settled pattern and healthy futures. living means in ways that connect with begins to break down, it requires us Finally, we need to remember that those around us. It means that we will to look at the life of the community while the shape of congregational life need to find new ways of communicat- in different ways. Sometimes this is may change dramatically, and our ing what faith offers to, and demands called “thinking out of the box,” but capacity to deliver ministry may change, from, those in the cultural and social we are mistaken if we assume that such the sign that our work is being effective contexts we are called to serve. It will thinking has no connection with our will be the presence of healthy commu- require that our worship provide the past. Rather, we “think out of the box” nities whose focus is outward looking possibility of the sort of real and trans- when we cease to imagine that we know and welcoming. Healthy Christian formative encounter with God through how the tradition works and what its communities are engaged in mission which communities and individuals can important elements are. Then we begin and ministry out of a profound sense experience new levels of wholeness and to consider the possibility that there are of who they are as followers of Christ new capacities of mutual service. unexplored elements that challenge our with a call to participate in the work All too often, the church's encounter cozy assumptions and provide us with that God is doing in the world. It is one with the wider culture is mere critique. unimagined resources to address our thing to create community, but it is not We need to go beyond that. In my tradi- current context. so helpful if that community is inward tion, those ordained deacon are expected Of course, if we are talking about looking and preservation driven. to “interpret to the church the hopes, change, we are also talking about times These are challenging times for the needs, and aspirations of the world.” of uncertainty, anxiety, and grief. We church, and therefore for theological This is a difficult task that reflects on increasingly, therefore, need leaders who education. There are some who even see all of us. We all need to have both a can cope with such times of anxiety and theological education as a luxury we can better and more appreciative under- help communities to cope with them. no longer afford. In truth, this is both standing of the culture in which we live, The truth of the matter is that times of a failure of nerve and of imagination. It and a more profound and subtle grasp of change always involve anxiety and often will also not help us to address the chal- the gospel that we seek to proclaim in grief. Even if everyone in the commu- lenges I have identified. It is not enough the midst of that culture. nity believes that change is important, that clergy “love their congregations” The second characteristic I would and even if they agree that a particular as one church leader said to me. It is suggest would be the possession of a direction of change is the right one, essential that they can also love those capacity to be richly imaginative in there will still be grief. In part this is beyond their congregations and that response to complex challenges where because change always involves not just they can provide leadership to help their no “ready fixes” or “best practices” can taking on something new, but also let- congregations understand and connect be identified. This will involve the ting go something familiar, something with that wider culture, and out of the capacity to find resources to address we have valued but which cannot come riches of Christian faith, to become the challenges we face in some new and with us into the future. Church leaders living signs of the love which God has surprising places. It is interesting to note need more than ever to be able to man- for the world. that, historically, the great moments

14 / AST MAGAZINE Fall 2012 What’s happening

On Campus

Rain washed out some Week One events, but this one was a glorious day for a picnic

They were all smiles before classes started

Sharing of the peace . . . AST style!

The AST Talent Show Music and comedy were part of the action

AST Grad Project Presentations 2012 "Navigating Through the Wilderness" are available on the AST YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/user/astheology

AST MAGAZINE Fall 2012 / 15 Convocation 2012

Photo: Bruce Jollimore/Bruce Jollimore Photography Congratulations to the Class of 2012

Adult Education Certificate in Theological Studies Robert H. Brittain Christine Marie Greer David Lloyd Hatfield Myrna MacMullin Alexander (Sandy) MacPherson Edward Thomas Quann Ted Frederick Quann The Class of 2012 Agnes Rose Scott Ardell Iris Wills Certificate in Theology (Posthumous) Phyllis Louise Cunningham Graduate Certificate in Theological Studies Bruce Edward Ernest Jurgens Susan H. Lahey Catherine Ellen Murphy Bernard W. Young Master of Theological Studies Derek V. Mitchell Michele Ann O'Neill Master of Arts (Theology and Religious Studies) Sarah Emma Abman Lisa Louise Waites left to right: Barbara Haché, Kent Greer, Janice Frame, Kimberly (Kym) Burke-Cole, Janice Elizabeth Ward Sarah (Sally) Budge, and Richard (Ricky) Bowley, the class valedictorian Master of Divinity Richard Joseph Bowley Sarah E. Budge Kimberly Ann Jeanette Burke-Cole Thomas Edward Dunbar Robert T. Elford Janice Arlene MacDonald Frame Robert Kent Douglas Greer Barbara A. Haché Melanie Joy Kauppila Julia Marion Kimmett Helen Rita McFadyen Lynn Amey McKinnon Donald Curlene Mews Karen Evaline Pitt David Clyde Puxley Scott Anthony Roy Stuart Mary Elizabeth Taylor James Ian Tenford Doctor of Divinity (honoris causa) Brian Edward Stewart The Rev. Gordon Thompson, Edward Quann, Alexander MacPherson, Ted Quann

16 / AST MAGAZINE Fall 2012 his is an extraordinary honour career, I did think of religion as a spent and pleasure for me to be here force, and of faith as fine enough for this day, and a moving occasion, someone's hobby, but simply irrelevant asT well. For over several very formative to the hard issues of the day. years in my childhood, I grew up along It was years before I realized how “The Arm” in Halifax and have always wrong I was, before I began to see the felt my boyhood adventures in this church in the world stood for the very harbour city, so connected to the sea values I increasingly came to seek out and far-off nations, inspired my early in my reports: courage, conscience and dreams of exotic travel that I later real- compassion. ized as a foreign correspondent. Having set out as a foreign correspon- So I feel a bit of coming home. But dent as a sceptic about both faith and in speaking to you graduates today, this the institutional church, what I actually is primarily a chance to express my found over the years was that my own fascination with your choice of vocation conviction of a waning Christianity and my admiration for your wonder- kept running up against reality. More ful institutions, the Atlantic School of and more I was surprised, then fascinated, Theology, and the ecumenical vision by the continuing endurance of the that so profoundly motivates its efforts. church and, if anything, what seemed You know, when I graduated from to be its growing relevance. journalism 48 years ago this week, And what really surprised me was ecumenism was much in vogue; many that my fascination with what religion no doubt believed it would be an easier was able to achieve grew strongest in The 2012 task than it has proved—all the more the very places where you'd most expect credit to AST for persevering with such faith to be shaken. I was a foreign cor- bold imagination in the quest. That respondent, and I think a diligent one Convocation period was also a time of growing doubt who didn't look away—through 10 wars, about the future of religion generally, two major famines, and a tsunami—and the days when pundits forecast the fast who witnessed some blood-curdling Address approaching day when the pews of tyrannies. national churches would soon be empty. I'd seen the worst that humans and By Brian Stewart We young reporters debated which nature can do. Certainly the worst that would fade out first . . . the monarchy people can do to each other in terms of or the church, sometime round about cruelty and sheer indifference. If evil . . . 1984. Had someone told us then exists—and you theologians know the Brian Stewart is one of Canada's most that almost a half century later, religion arguments about this better than I— respected foreign correspondents. would actually be growing worldwide, well then, I've seen it. He was awarded a Doctor of Divinity, we would have thought that as silly as But instead of losing the last thin honoris causa, in recognition of his the notion that, well, the Beatles, who'd shreds of faith that I had, I found my- efforts, through journalism to docu- just arrived in North America as we self increasingly inspired. Because for ment human suffering and injustices graduated, could last more than a year, all the evil and tragedy I've witnessed, and bring them to the attention of the or that Communism would somehow still the most stunning phenomenon world. He delivered the convocation collapse in our lifetime. Simply not I've seen on this earth, by far, remains address, which we gratefully include believable! the mystery of altruism—that drive of in this issue. Mr. Stewart was also the So, be wary of all those big-picture humans to go to the aid of others and to guest speaker at AST's 40th anniver- scenarios of future fates. But, yes, for confront the worst, even at great risk to sary gala dinner. many years in the long arch of my them[selves] . . .

2012 Lt. Gov.'s Faith in Action Award Recipient

Karen Pitt, MDiv graduate The Rev. Kevin Little (AST MDiv 1990)

AST MAGAZINE Fall 2012 / 17 I've so often found the very darkest, Media thrives on hot crises and You know certain reporters, like me, cruelest forces of destruction and indif- discord; the church works for harmony. are often credited with being the first to ference were most vigorously contested Media is drawn to large numbers, yet so alert the world over this or that famine by that combined force, that courage, much of Christian courage and heroism or that new terror. But we're never the conscience, and compassion that Chris- plays out at human levels, the grassroots, first, really. Distant isolated church tians have been able to mobilize with and in places where others care not to go. groups working with allied relief and astonishing resilience of 2,000 years. Because I talk mainly of foreign rights groups are ALWAYS there be- I found that while other religions examples, I don't want to leave an im- fore us, and stay on long after the media and secular volunteers were also very pression that the church's work is only and celebrities have moved on. much involved in helping the needi- noble when observed abroad. The fact All of you graduates enter the field est, few with any real experience in the is, as you know so well, its critical work at an extraordinary time in history, in field deny Christians are almost always of caring and guiding is all around us. many ways unprecedented. in the vanguard of helping, often in the I've lost track of the number of extraor- Just for starters we live now in that most arduous and dangerous of circum- dinary clergy and lay religious figures very vortex of spiraling news crises and stances. here in Canada who've inspired me over emergencies, of non-stop information Now I don't say this as someone giving my career. tidal waves, of mass attention deficient a sales pitch, but rather as a non-biased Still my memory is often haunted by disorder in the media. People and and hardened reporter who is just ex- my work in places like El Salvador in governments have so little time to con- pressing a global reality as I've seen it. the 1980s civil war, where I saw acts of template before acting, now. We're all That is why I'm so often surprised courage by church volunteers when it feeling overwhelmed by news jugger- here at home to find a disconnect came to protecting poor peasants from nauts and upheavals. What the world between what church members are terror that left me totally humbled. And desperately needs is the sense of firm really doing, and what the institution is yet I would find out how extraordinarily foundation, calm, and purpose that your perceived to be [doing]. common were such acts by quiet Chris- religious studies can bring. I sense that, along with a lot of misin- tian volunteers who rise up in every This coincides with the fact we have formation about churches so common in emergency where humans need protec- so many more opportunities to do good our societies, there is certain pessimism tion, and the world needs to hear their than when I started out 48 years ago in some Christian circles about their cries. I've seen them in action time after this week. Over the past few decades, numbers, mission, and relevance. time—small groups; sometimes only an we have witnessed the greatest force for This wavering seems to me quite dis- individual standing up to protect people good the modern world has ever seen, connected from the reality of Christian at risk, saying in effect, “You don't get with the rise of more international relief achievements in the very front lines of to them without coming through me, organizations, more volunteer groups global caring and human rights. and here we stand.” everywhere, a much heightened concern I sometimes wonder why that old I know with certainty that in parts of with everyone's human rights, and a far term “muscular Christianity” fell from Latin America, or Africa, or in many greater determination of people that use, because except in evangelical com- impoverished communities worldwide, work together to right as many wrongs munities, religion often seems to under- this very morning there will be resolute of the world as possible. You're going to estimate its own strength. Sure a major volunteers out protecting people from be very busy in your new roles. part of this perception problem is the similar threats from drug gangs or local Causes like Live Aid, and the growth media. Especially the current attention- tyrants, standing up for the threatened of literally millions of NGOs worldwide deficit-disordered media caught up in and the voiceless, and there will be prove the words of Christian writer all news, 24-7, that vortex of whirling similar acts in so many parts of the C.S. Lewis that when empathy is really events and crises quite unprecedented world. This very morning, this hour . . . stirred into action and organized, it in history. AST graduates famously punch causes “a good infection” to sweep over Journalism today is great at showing well above their weight, serving in an us. I've seen that infection become a disasters and wars, and in fairness can astonishing variety of roles at home and truly good pandemic. raise global empathy, but it rarely sticks around the world—as clergy, volunteers, And I hope we know by now that around long enough to explain how and as military chaplains. I was always big numbers aren't always the key to aid comes together, how communities amazed at the great variety of Chris- influence. I've travelled various parts recover, how various faiths form critical tians I ran into in some of the wildest of the world on five papal trips, so I've alliances to forge order out of chaos. and [most] dangerous parts of the world, seen Christianity in awesome numbers Nor is media usually good at probing organizing relief efforts, trying to alert and been duly impressed. Still, history timeless issues of the spirit and faith. the outside world, calming those in impresses on us the fact that what can Media is in a rush; Christianity, to say panic, comforting the grieving, protest- begin in small church back rooms can the least, is for today AND the very ing vigorously against local rights set off chain reactions of enormous long term. abuses . . . force.

18 / AST MAGAZINE Fall 2012 The world's first real volunteer group, the Anti-Slavery Society, began with a meeting of seven faithful in London in the 1770s to no notice; yet within 20 years, the movement so mobilized public sentiment, it saw slavery banned throughout the entire British Empire, and in the process, largely invented the art of political protests we still know today. In the 20th century Deep South of the US, meetings of black communi- ties in small church halls spearheaded the anti-segregation movement that forever altered America. The same phenomenon was repeated in the defeat of Apartheid in South Africa. The Rev. Bob Latimer received an Associate Award. In Eastern Europe, it was meetings in church halls in East Germany and Poland that truly first started to pull the rug out from under Communist bloc. Throughout our own history, social gospel and so many reform movements began in churches to help transform Canadian society. I have a lot of time for small meeting halls and church basements. So in closing I want to wish you well “on the front lines” of church work and also, if I may, to pay my immense personal debt of gratitude I feel I owe to the Christian community. It has so often been there to help me find focus, Dr. Susan Slater (centre) presented the AST Faculty Association (ASTFA) award and to open my eyes to our common for achieving the highest overall academic standing in the MDiv and MA/MTS humanitarian obligations. graduating class to David Puxley, MDiv (left) and Lisa Waites, MA (right). Without the overpowering example of your compassionate and courageous view of the world, I doubt I would have been able to stay out there on the front lines that are manned without wavering. I would have despaired and cracked, as so many of my colleagues did over the years. The greatest gift of Christianity is surely the faith in Christ that sustains and guides you. But it's also to be seen so movingly in the work of his tough, resolute, and profoundly committed followers—still a transcendent example to a world that needs conscience and courage, and that “good pandemic” virus, now more than ever. I know you will make AST proud wherever you serve, just as we are all proud to be here to honour you today. Thank You. Three AST Honorary doctorate holders are all smiles following the ceremony. left to right: Robert (Bob) Mills (DD '05), Brian Stewart (DD '12), Helga Mills (DD '11).

AST MAGAZINE Fall 2012 / 19 Focus

Creative coursework leads Lisa Waites to Recording Contract with Tate Music Group

By Dawn Robertson

hile she was a student in the words to express theological ideas the MA (Theology and through the musical structure of each Religious Studies) pro- individual song and the common the- gram,W Lisa Waites completed a directed matic elements weaving the collection study credit that allowed her to explore of music into a cohesive whole. theology through the polysemantic The album was recorded in AST's “language” of music. Under the direction St. Columba Chapel, using portable of Dr. David Deane, Lisa's coursework recording equipment rented from a included the composition and recording local studio. According to Lisa, it took of a ten-track album To Sing the Sacred. four hours in total to set up, record the Lisa sings and plays the piano through- whole album, and tear down again. “I

out and describes the work as a liturgi- sang and played the piano at the same Photo: Provided by Lisa Waites Lisa by Provided Photo: cal song cycle. The songs celebrate the time, and performed the whole album, Word and the sacraments of baptism songs one through ten straight through, and communion, bringing the listener without listening to the tracks or into God's presence and lingering there making revisions. Any studio musi- to offer creaturely praise for God's gifts cians reading this will know exactly of healing and salvation. The album how ridiculous that schedule is! But To closes with a fresh setting of the 16th Sing the Sacred was going to live in the century doxology “Praise God, from back of an academic project. It wasn't Whom All Blessings Flow.” intended for public consumption.” Although her lyrics speak power- It seems that God may have had fully to the listener, Lisa goes beyond other plans. The recording engineer

20 / AST MAGAZINE Fall 2012 Shelter of Your Love By Lisa Waites

How I long to be found in your presence O Lord, “I hope you will let the AST Where your kindness will wipe all my tears away - New courage and strength deep within me rise up, community know that the Through your promise of grace for this day. lovely piano in St. Columba There is hope, there is joy, there is peace beyond all knowing, I find rest in the shelter of your Love . . . Chapel is now being heard by listeners who live in three Chorus: As long as I live, I will give you all my worship, What I say, who I am, what I do to bring you praise! different continents. Without Every heartache and sorrow I will lift up for your glory - the spiritual and theological For you work in mysterious ways . . . and I will bless your name. formation I received during How I love to be found in your presence O Lord my studies at AST, I would Where your wholeness just wipes all my fears away - not have been capable of In the chill of this valley, your warmth is my comfort, And I trust that you're leading the way. writing this hymn, or the There is hope, there is joy, there is peace beyond all knowing, many others which have fol- I find rest in the shelter of your Love . . . lowed it.” —Lisa Waites

was so impressed by what came out of of Nigerian artist Tosing Ojuri, whose ment to the many Christians who have the four-hour session that he encour- manager approached Lisa about a pos- been displaced by violence. The song, aged Lisa to release the project as sible collaboration. Tosing is a passionate “Shelter of Your Love—African Version,” a contemporary praise and worship Christian artist with a deep desire to is available online at www.reverbnation. album. Though reluctant, she agreed, lead his people back to God through com/lisawaites, where you can listen to and the album was officially released by worship music, and Lisa readily agreed the recording, or download a copy for Servant Song Music in partnership with to work with him. Tosing translated only 99 cents. Ferguson Music Productions in fall her lyrics into Yoruba, the language of In August 2011, Lisa signed a record- 2010. It quickly climbed the Reverbna- Southern Nigeria, and recorded an Af- ing contract with the Tate Music Group, tion charts in the Christian/Gospel rican version of the hymn. The English largely as a result of the positive reviews category. The album continued to gain and Yoruba versions were then remixed and global exposure of an album that recognition and was nominated for a into a new recording that was released was created as part of an AST academic 2011 GMA (Gospel Music Association in Africa, the UK, and North America project and never intended for the of Canada) Covenant Award in the in late June 2012. Proceeds from the public. The African version of “Shelter Classical/Traditional Album of the Year recording are supporting the persecuted of your Love” will be included on her category. Then one of the songs, “Shel- church in Nigeria by funding practical new album, to be released in December ter of Your Love” attracted the attention assistance and providing encourage- 2012 by the US label.

Lisa Waites graduated from AST in May 2012 with an MA in Theology and Religious Studies. At convocation, she received the AST Faculty Association (ASTFA) award for achieving the highest overall academic standing in the MA/MTS graduating class. Currently serving as an itinerant worship leader, pulpit supply minister, and ecumenical college chaplain, Lisa lives in Redcliff, Alberta, with her husband and their three children. You can reach her via email: [email protected].

AST MAGAZINE Fall 2012 / 21 Alumni News

his year we celebrated 40 years nial meeting in which we elect new of- of excellence in education. The ficers for the board and deal with a few turnout by alumni was wonder- other issues. Of course, there will be fulT and gratifying. What about the next the usual times for socializing and con- 40 years? Most of us who have been necting. Designed for the lives of both involved with church life for the last working and non-working church lead- several decades cannot remember a time ers, they are two-day (one overnight) when “change” was not the buzzword workshops. Please consider coming. and rumours of disaster and collapse The 2012 workshop takes place Novem- were not on the horizon. In many ways, ber 1–2 at St. Paul's United Church in the tenacious existence of worshipping Riverview, New Brunswick. Check the communities in Atlantic Canada can AST website for more details. trace their vitality to church leaders who Finally, I would like to challenge have been trained at AST. A commit- all alumni to consider supporting the ment to theological excellence has created future of theological education at AST. a culture in graduates that encourages The level of financial support by alums the search for truth, innovation in has always been quite low at AST. I theology and, above all, an abiding think there are a number of reasons for faith that God is up to something—and that, not the least of which is (1) church always has been. In other words, panic leaders are rarely paid high wages, (2) The Rev. Linda Yates is unnecessary and unproductive. Theo- they work in places that are constantly President, AST Integrated logical education is key to this. What searching for money to continue their is crucial in this endeavour is gathering own operations, and (3) they work and Alumni Association together to seek inspiration, learning, volunteer in outside activities in which and challenging consideration of the money is always being asked for. In my new and rapidly changing settings of own congregation, which I know deeply organized faith. values what AST does (and has always The AST alumni workshops are places offered to be a placement for students, to gather together with others, to be whom they dearly love), it was almost exposed to cutting-edge theology, and to impossible to sell a table of tickets recommit to living a life of Godliness. for the AST gala dinner. I know that They seem to work. They are growing they care and are committed, but they and are gathering a reputation as places also have to do triage in terms of their of laughter, critical thinking, and inspi- charitable giving and activities. It is easy ration. This year, Dr. Jody Clark and for all of us to assume that the govern- Dr. Rob Fennell are the keynote speak- ment and/or denominations will take ers. They will be tackling the question, care of funding theological education. where are the men? It is not just that We know increasingly that theology men have disappeared from church; and theological education is not a high they are leaving the hockey arenas, priority for any level of government. It scouting, and other venues. Where are is up to us folks. We will need to “walk they? In front of a computer? Working? the talk” and make financial support Tim Hortons? What do we know about of AST a priority for our own lives, in this? What does it mean? What are whatever way we can manage it. the spiritual needs of men and how are May the seeds of your own theological churches meeting or not meeting these? education continue to bless and chal- I can't wait to see what they come up lenge you in ways you never predicted. with. This fall meeting of the ASTIAA will also include a relatively brief bien-

22 / AST MAGAZINE Fall 2012 A continuing education opportunity presented by the AST Integrated Alumni Association

November 1–2, 2012 St. Paul's United Church 404 Cleveland Avenue Riverview, NB

Registration Fee: $75 per person

More information and registration forms online: www.astheology.ns.ca

ASTIAA Biennial Meeting 1. Welcome and call to order November 1, 2012 2. Opening prayer Agenda 3. Introduction of members of ASTIAA board 4. Approval of agenda The ASTIAA Biennial Meeting takes 5. Approval of minutes for the founding meeting of ASTIAA held in April 2010 place in conjunction with the 6. President's report on ASTIAA activities over the past two years "Where are the Men?" workshop in 7. Financial report Riverview, NB. We are hoping for a fantastic turnout. Be sure and join 8. New Business us if you can! a. Election of a new board of directors for ASTIAA (Present members can be re-elected) Report from nominating committee Nominations from the floor (Possible motion for a single vote for the slate of nominees) b. Vision for ASTIAA over the next two years (for example, future workshop locations and subjects; new or enhanced services to members of ASTIAA; potential activities in the life of AST) c. New business from the floor 9. Date for next biennial meeting to be determined 10. Closing prayer

AST MAGAZINE Fall 2012 / 23 CCEPA News

he Canadian Centre for Ethics Centre does this through open and Food, Oil & Water,” and two presenta- in Public Affairs (CCEPA) respectful discussion of contemporary tions on euthanasia in collaboration with came into existence almost ten public issues, providing a balance of the Health Law Institute at Dalhousie yearsT ago. Established in 2002 by the perspectives on a broad range of ethical University: “Ending Life Sustaining Atlantic School of Theology and Saint concerns. Treatment for Children when Health- Mary's University, CCEPA was born It is important to recognize that this care Providers and Parents Disagree” out of a response to a perceived need balance isn't always illustrated through and “Euthanasia: New Prosecutorial for a forum of disciplined attention to one presentation, as some concerns are Guidelines.” Many people were also on- the ethical dimension of public affairs. simply too large to accommodate in line for Dr. David Deane's presentation In public remarks at the time, then- one conversation and require the safe “Touching the Wounds: A Theological president of AST, Bill Close, said “the space of an unshared spotlight to fully Reflection on Remorse, Reconcilia- university sector, as publicly funded describe themselves. tion and the Catholic Church in the institutions, ought to seek every possible CCEPA achieves its broader balance Pedophilia Crisis.” To watch any of avenue for serving the public good.” through the spectrum of the discussions these archived programs, please visit the Identifying demographics, the it hosts throughout the entire program CCEPA website: www.ccepa.ca. environment, the economy, First year. The opinions or facts presented at CCEPA worked in collaboration with Nations relations, immigrant popula- a CCEPA event might not always be the Saint Mary's Department of Phi- tions, media, healthcare, business and well received, but hopefully will work losophy to present the Annual Lecture politics as sources of hot-button ethical to mediate ethical concerns through a in Public Philosophy in September with issues, Close said “while ethics alone process of critical listening and en- Dr. Avigail Einsenberg from the Uni- will not solve the problems, a failure to gagement. The aim is to enhance our versity of Victoria. In October, CCEPA understand and grapple effectively with capacity to address ethical challenges is pleased to support the 2B Theatre the ethical issues, especially if they are and controversies, to be both provoca- production of The Story of Mr. Wright, a poorly defined in public consciousness, tive and compelling. To do that, we performance about the power of placebo will certainly sabotage any progress.” sometimes need to hear more than our and the role of belief and story in healing CCEPA aims to profile these issues own voices echoed back. The centre can and health. In early November, CCEPA in the public consciousness and has be a forum for communities to identify will travel to Acadia University in done so through its strong national, and discuss concerns, to clarify underly- Wolfville to co-host “Ethics in Devel- regional and local program of public ing sources of ethical problems and dis- opment,” a cross-sector panel discussion presentations, as well as in promoting agreements, and to encourage inclusion about the impacts of development in research in ethics, and contributing in discussion and decision-making. Nova Scotia with emphasis on planning, to the creation of good governance The past ten years have seen many education, immigration and service ac- practices. enhancements at CCEPA. One of those cess. In January 2013, CCEPA will in- CCEPA seeks to assist organizations is the offering of live-stream viewing vite participation in a case study, created and individuals in the integration of of public presentations. Over the past by CCEPA Research Fellow Dr. David ethics into public practices and poli- program year, CCEPA has broadened Stuewe and his colleagues, dealing with cies with public presentations that are its viewership by offering Internet live ethics and the use of common lands. designed to inform the debate and access to the three-part series “The Ele- facilitate knowledge-based choices. The ments: Ethical Uses of our Resources—

November 28, 2012 Ethics in Development Panel Discussion Acadia University, Wolfville, Nova Scotia Upcoming January 14, 2013 Ethical Use of Commons—A case study Events Free lunch at CCEPA (registration required) March 5, 2013 2013 CCEPA Annual Lecture Speaker: Phil Fontaine (former National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations) Westin Nova Scotia Hotel www.ccepa.ca

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Dr. Joan Campbell attended the 75th Interna- phenomenon helps to inform many biblical pas- tional Meeting of the Catholic Biblical Associa- sages. Through his research and teaching, John tion of America (CBA), held July 28–31 at Notre has diligently served both the academy and Dame University in South Bend, Indiana. She the church for many years. The festschrift will is co-convener of the CBA's Social-Science Task focus upon biblical kinship issues. Sister Joan's Force, which has been in existence for the past 28 article, for example, investigates why orphans years. This group investigates how cross-cultural and widows are so often mentioned together anthropology and archaeology can inform our in the Old Testament. The aim is to have the interpretation of biblical texts. During the 2011 book in production by 2014. Sister Joan is an meeting, the task force decided to honor Dr. editor for this project. Dr. Campbell is also John J. Pilch of Johns Hopkins University, Bal- working on another long-term project—a timore, Maryland, with a festschrift. Dr. Pilch, biblical dictionary or sourcebook. The work- a prolific author, has been a member of the task ing title: The Women's Cultural Dictionary of the force since its inception. His major publications Bible (forthcoming). This volume will consist of have dealt with healing in the New Testa- dozens of brief articles (each 2–5 pages) about ment, kinship issues, as well as alternate states issues pertaining to biblical women. The book of consciousness and how understanding this is intended for a wide readership.

In addition to completing articles for such journals available through Dr. Deane's website www. as Modern Believing, Modern Theology, and the davidwcdeane.com. Dr. Deane was one of the Scottish Journal of Theology, this past semester speakers at the 2012 Atlantic Theological Con- saw Dr. David Deane present his talk “Touching ference, which took place in Charlottetown, the Wounds: Theological Perspectives on the P.E.I., in June. The conference explored the Catholic Church during the Pedophilia Crisis” subject of “The New Atheism,” and the papers for the Canadian Centre for Ethics in Public that were presented will be published by St Affairs (CCEPA). A DVD of this presentation Peter's Publishing in 2013. will soon be available through CCEPA (www. ccepa.ca). For those interested, video footage is

Dr. Laurence DeWolfe's contract as Assistant subject was preaching, and the journey of the Professor of Pastoral Theology was renewed disciples to and from Emmaus provided struc- by the AST Board, effective July 1, 2012, for a ture for the presentation. In May, Dr. DeWolfe period of three years. Dr. DeWolfe continues to conducted a webinar, responding to Diana But- travel across the country in his role as Director of ler Bass's book, Christianity after Religion, for the Summer Distance MDiv Program. In the the Elders' Institute of the Presbyterian Church fall of 2011, he conducted learning site visits in Canada. His review of Bass's book will and met with prospective students and church appear in the Presbyterian Record in September. officials in Alberta, Ontario, Nova Scotia, Prince January through May, he provided or arranged Edward Island, and Newfoundland. In May and for pulpit supply in Presbyterian churches in June, he attended United Church Conference Lower Truro and Truro. Dr. DeWolfe attended annual meetings and ordination services in Win- the biennial conference of the international nipeg and Saskatoon. In March, Dr. DeWolfe Societas Homiletica in Wittenburg, Germany, taught a unit of the formation program for in August. He looks forward to sabbatical in vocational deacons in the Anglican Diocese of January 2013. Fredericton in Riverview, New Brunswick. The

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Dr. Alyda Faber has various writing projects on • “Underwater Anomie.” Writing Advice. Salt the go and has provided a list of publications. Lines (forthcoming). Poetry • “Challenging Xenophobia, Homophobia, • “Still Life: Reprise.” Contemporary Verse 2 Social and Economic Inequalities: Film (forthcoming). Festival Report.” http://www.gep.de/interfilm/ • “Documentary—Newspaper Delivery.” The englisch/interfilm3850_14794.htm. Puritan (forthcoming). • “Ethical Solicitations and the Film Poetics • “Inner Tube Run,” “Three Old Frisian Sisters,” of Michael Haneke's Cache.” Fascinatingly Photo: AST Files Photo: “The Guild House,” “Death at Five Years,” Disturbing: Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Mi- “Treading Ox,” “In Mount Royal Cemetery.” chael Haneke's Cinema. Edited by Alexander D. The Nashwaak Review, Vol. 26/27 (Summer/ Ornella and Stefanie Knauss). Wipf and Stock, Fall 2011): 70-77. 2010. • “Awry.” The Antigonish Review. (Summer Work in Progress 2011): 33-34. • A poetry manuscript Essays • Three talks on parables for the Atlantic Semi- • “Helplessness as Sacred Human Calling: nar on Theological Education, which takes ' God Is and Mercy place June 9 to 14, 2013, in Bible Hill, Nova Among the Children,” St. Peter's Press (forth- Scotia. coming 2012).

Dr. Rob Fennell continued to enjoy his teaching published in January 2012 in Touchstone; and in in the past year, including courses on Christol- April he was the theme speaker at the Mari- ogy, C.S. Lewis, and United Church history time Conference United Church Men's rally and doctrine. He also continued to serve on in Amherst, Nova Scotia. He edited a book for the editorial board of Touchstone journal and as the United Church Publishing House, entitled secretary of the Canadian Theological Society. In Intercultural Visions: Called to be the Church, Photo: AST Files Photo: October, he spoke at a national United Church which was published in summer 2012. Forth- event on camp ministries, and in November coming publications in 2012 include contribu- attended the American Academy of Religion tions to The Abingdon Theological Companion on in San Francisco. Dr. Fennell's article entitled, the Lectionary and a chapter in a book on “Fresh “Fundamentally Eccentric: Reflections on What Expressions” of the church in Canada. it Means to be Human in Our Time,” was

Dr. David MacLachlan's year was a time of Evangelical Theology: An Introduction) and the transition to full-time teaching after being AST Barth Translators' Seminar for the third year in Dean for 12 years. He taught five courses, in- a row. He completed 40 pages of volume 41 of cluding one in Summer Term 2011. He is work- the Barth Gesamtausgabe for this year. He was ing on a collection of articles on the Revelation nominated to the Canadian team preparing the (the Apocalypse) in the New Testament. He has biblical and theological resources for the Week one article drafted on Israel in the Apocalypse of Prayer for Christian Unity in 2014; he travel- and will start to draft an article on another topic led to Toronto in June to meet with this team in this book. He received a Pine Hill research and wrote a small paper on biblical-contextual grant for this past year (to June 30); a student themes for this project. He is the contact person researcher prepared two bibliographies on the and is involved with the planning for the North Revelation paper topic. Dr. MacLachlan at- American Academy of Ecumenists meeting in tended the Karl Barth Conference at Princeton Halifax this September at AST. He also attend- Seminary again in June (50th anniversary of ed the NAAE last September in Allentown, PA. Barth's visit to the USA and his little book

26 / AST MAGAZINE Fall 2012 Dr. Susan Willhauck's main sabbatical project teachings which enhance faith and moral devel- was a study of cultural proverbs, idioms and opment. This research involved further explora- euphemisms of particular groups, and what they tion of the relationship between linguistics have to do with faith formation. She focused (evolutionary and social linguistics, including especially on sayings from the Canadian the origin of words and phrases) and theology, Maritimes, the U.S. South, Africa, and the i.e., how words and the way that words are put social geographic of “The Street.” This research together teach about God. She will present a project examined the work of theologians and paper on this subject at the Religious Education linguists who elucidate the role of language in Association. Susan will also have an article religion to develop a concrete approach within published in 2013 in the International Journal of pastoral theology for understanding the relation Practical Theology, entitled, “The Urban Dic- between cultural sayings and faith. Dr. Will- tionary, Street Wisdom and God: An Intersec- hauck sought to discover how euphemisms tion of Linguistics and Theology.” She is also (including some slang), which provide wisdom co-editing an e-book on women who pastor in various social groups, also contribute certain large membership churches.

Fond Farewell On to the Next Adventure

ancie, my wife, says that if she out- work for the enhancement of the life and well lives me she will have my gravestone being of the school, its students and alumni. I engraved with the statement “On to the have been enriched and blessed in working with NNext Adventure.” This sums up my approach to staff, especially my colleague, Dawn Robertson, life, always ready to move through any door that faculty, board of governors, alumni, students, opened in the course of living, no matter how and the many friends of AST—so many thanks different or strange. I have not been disappoint- to all of you. ed in the many roads I have chosen to travel and Nancie and I will be moving to Windsor, On- remain ready to move onto new adventures. tario, where we already own a home, to be a lot At the end of this coming December, I will closer to both our families who live in St. Louis, be embarking on yet another adventure and Missouri. We look forward to new adventures retiring from the work-a-day world for the with our families, especially our three young- fourth and final time (Nancie will be retiring est granddaughters, the oldest of which will be for the first time). I will have been Director of five (twins), turning our back and front yards Advancement at Atlantic School of Theology into edible gardens and being open to see where for almost five years. This last adventure has the Spirit calls. While we are moving out of been quite a journey into new and rewarding the province, I hope we will nevertheless cross territories! I have come to look upon these past paths from time to time. Blessings to you all. five years as a ministry responding to a call to

AST MAGAZINE Fall 2012 / 27 Arts and Theology

he most exciting thing to hap- included in the program of the Truth The AST pen to the Arts and Theology and Reconciliation Commission when it Committee of AST this year met in Winnipeg. She offered a talk and was, perhaps, the most bureaucratic— video presentation about her work We Arts Scene theT AST Senate agreed to make it an Are Sorry as it appeared in Melbourne official committee of the school. This and Winnipeg, sparking a lively discus- recognition cements the importance of sion amongst the artists and theologians the relationship between the arts and in attendance. Contributed by theology to the orientation of the school. In addition, the studio space was once With the elevated status and great again open in the 1898 Building for Margot Metcalfe imagination, your trusty band of volun- student use. Stocked with art materials, teers implemented a full year of success- and monitored by John Wray—one of ful programming, all on a shoestring our student representatives—this space budget. offered an opportunity for students to Over the summer, the gallery space express themselves in the visual arts. in the library was occupied by the AST In late June 2011, AST hosted an Community Art Show and showcased arts and theology symposium featuring artwork by professional and amateur guest speaker Dr. Deborah Sokolove, artists connected with AST. Director of the Henry Luce III Center In the spring, Tony Myers exhibited for the Arts and Religion at Wesley Arts & Theology Committee 2012/13 dynamic prints in his show Interme- Theological Seminary in Washington, diary, which explored the points of DC. The symposium was made pos- Alyda Faber...... Chair contact between ordinary human life sible because of a Wabash Center grant Mauritz Erhard...... Advancement Rep and the realms of the Spirit. that also provided funding for a study Heather Ferrier...... Student Rep Cathy Busby, a local artist with an that saw students responding to course Terry Fletcher...... SD Student Rep international practice, gave a talk in work in visual art rather than essays, a Margot Metcalfe...... Secretary/Artist Rep the gallery in November 2011. Cathy temporary artist in residence (Regina Dawn Robertson...... Public Relations has exhibited work about the official Coupar), and a series of art workshops. Hilary Skov-Nielsen...... Social Media/Library apologies in both Canada and Australia The committe is busy planning sev- Nicole Uzans...... Curator/Student Rep for the residential schools/the stolen eral events for the 2012/2013 academic Susan Willhauck...... Faculty Rep generation respectively. Her work was year.

AST student and AST gallery curator Nicole Uzans welcomes a summer crowd to the first AST Community Art Show

28 / AST MAGAZINE Fall 2012 Dr. Helga Mills shared her work of art in the AST Community Art Show

A lively and thought-provoking discussion took place at the Cathy Busby event

Some of the members of the Arts and Theology Committee Local artist Cathy Busby left to right: Terry Fletcher, Margot Metcalfe, Nicole Uzans, Hilary Skov-Nielsen shows her work at her artist talk

AST MAGAZINE Fall 2012 / 29 People News

1950s Jan. 17/12, age 80, Halifax where he Condolences to the Rev. Gilmour received health care since retiring in MacKenzie (PH '50), whose brother 2002, although continuing to assist in Gordie d. May 13/12, 80, North Sydney, pastoral work as possible. Served St. NS, who had resided at PH during his Thomas Aquinas, Halifax; St. Anthony, dentistry studies. Dartmouth; & Immaculate Concep- The Rev. Sidney Snow (PH '52), tion, Truro; Vicar General (11 yrs.) and d. Feb. 5/11, 93. Served UC pastoral Bishop (15 yrs.). Remembered for “zeal charges in Little Bay Islands, Deer in parish ministry as a priest,” commit- Lake, and Burin, NL; West Bay and ment as Director of Pontifical Mission Northport, NS; Douglastown, NB; Aid Societies of Canada for the English Trinity UC, Shelburne, NS, where sector (1983-7), on commissions of the AST is grateful he was also Protestant Padre, CFB Canadian Conf. of Catholic , Shelburne, and Legion chaplain, and and efforts within the diocese for initi- to the Reverend in early retirement supplied in South ating pastoral planning. A trained social Shore Presbytery. Recipient of the worker, “the first director of social Roland Hutchinson Legion's Friendship Medal, served on services for the archdiocese,” he was district school boards, was Mayor of president of NS Association of Social (MDiv’74, MTh’84) Douglastown, member of Tri-County Workers, NS Family and Welfare Asso- Housing Authority in Shelburne. He ciation, NS Social Services Council, & for 31 years of loved being out and about in his com- Institute of Pastoral Training. Also was munity and enjoyed walking, reading, Vice-President of NS Division of the Friends Far and Near family visits, and travel. He valued Canadian Bible Society, chair of Board education, completing his Bachelor of of Governors of St. Mary's University, Theology degree in the mid-1960s and Chancellor & Chairman of Board of a Bachelor of Arts in 1997. Survived by Governors of St. Francis Xavier Univer- wife Gertrude, 3 daughters, 4 grand- sity, early member and encourager of children, 4 great-grandchildren. the AST Association (ASTA), and “the The Rev. Fred Burrill (PH '52), Truro, sole Canadian bishop appointed by the ill since 2008, d. Apr. 21/12. In 44 years Congregation for Divine Worship and of ministry, he served in Canterbury, the Discipline of the Sacraments to the NB; Berwick, NS; St. Paul's UC, Spry- newly formed Vox Clara Committee, an field, NS; Central UC, Moncton; St. instrument of consultation to assist the Mark's UC, Saint John; St. Andrew's, Congregation in its work for English Chatham, retiring in 1996. Survived by language translations of liturgical texts.” wife Audrey, and 4 sons including the Another area of studies was journalism, Rev. Gary. which he practiced through columns in The Rev. Dr. Doug MacEachern the Chronicle Herald, the Casket, and au- (PH '54), Moncton, had two guest thoring Adventures of a Parish Priest and preacher engagements in late 2011: an One View. Colin taught at Mount Saint ecumenical anniversary service observ- Vincent U, Holy Heart Seminary, NS ing his hometown (Trenton, NS) incor- Teachers' summer school, and the Mari- poration; and the 125th anniversary of time School of Social Work at Dalhousie Salem UC, Tatamagouche Mtn., NS. University. In 1967, he received the The d. of the Rev. Edgar Adams (PH Centennial Medal for work in Christian '55), Saskatoon, age 80, occurred in Jan. education and ecumenism. The Rev. Elgora Woodland (PH '55), The Rev. Donald Sutherland (PH Oshawa, ON, d. Feb. 16/12. Survived '57), River John, NS, d. at age 82 on by spouse Dietlinde. May 28/12. Over his many years of Bishop Colin Campbell (HH ministry, he served 2 Pastoral Charges: '56, AST DD '83), bishop emeritus St. James, Charlotte Co., NB, for 3 of the RC Diocese of Antigonish, d. years, & Whycocomagh-East Lake

30 / AST MAGAZINE Fall 2012 Ainslie, Inverness Co., NS, for 37. Fol- Scotchtown, NS; coal miner 15 yrs, UC there have been twinned since 1963. lowing retirement, he did some supply minister 26 yrs in NB (New Bandon, The Rev. Joseph Christensen (HH preaching. Always strongly supportive Bathurst, Loggieville, Dalhousie), '70) d. very suddenly in mid-August '12 of things Scottish. Survived by wife author of 3 books on coal mining & while attending a meeting in Alberta. Jean, a daughter, 2 sons, 5 grandchildren. ministry. Survived by wife Norma, son Father Joe was the Episcopal Vicar for He had attended the Biennial UC Men's the Rev. Bruce (AST '86), 5 grandchil- the South Shore Region in the Arch- Rally in Amherst on Apr. 28, enjoying dren and 3 great-grandchildren. He was diocese of Halifax-Yarmouth at the many chats, but his recognizable hearty Life President of the Class of '72. time of his death and was also serving laugh was not as evident. Condolences to the Rev. Dan Gunn as the Holy Heart representative on the (AST '75) and Laurie on the death of AST Integrated Alumni Association 1960s mother Janet, widow of the Rev. Eldon (ASTIAA) Board of Directors. He pre- Sympathy is extended to the Rev. Gunn (PH '47), in Truro on May 17, in viously served as formation director and Morley Bentley (PH '60), Tatamagouche, her 94th year. as a sessional faculty member at AST. NS, & family, on the death of his wife, The Rev. Allison Carroll (AST Margaret, in Dec. '11. '77) & congregation St. Bernard's RC, 1980s Earle Robinson (PH '60) d. Feb. 11/12, Moncton, along with 3 colleagues, held The spouse of the Rev. Jeanie Oulton age 75. He had served with the Salva- an annual Irish Mass & traditional (AST '84), a UC minister serving as tion Army in Canada & England in boiled dinner on Mar. 17 to commemo- Chaplain at Millhaven Institution, was various positions, and always spoke well rate St. Patrick's Day. elected the 12th Bishop of the AC Dio- of the training he received at PHDH. (AST '78, cese of ON. The Rev. Canon Michael Survived by wife Bonita. Predeceased Associate 2000, DD '09), Primate of Oulton, formerly of Port Elgin, NB, by a son a month earlier. the AC, joined with 3 AC & Evangeli- had served as AC priest at Alberton, The Rev. Albert James Hoddinott cal Lutheran bishops on May 1/11 in PE, St. Peter's, Kingston, ON, and (PH '63), Carmanville, NL, d. Feb. Fort Erie, ON, to commemorate the Christ Church, Belleville, ON. His 24/12. Survived by wife Maisie, 2 10th Anniversary of the US “Called to consecration took place on June 11/11. daughters and 3 grandsons. Common Mission” and the Canadian The Oultons have 3 children. Condolences to the Rev. Foster Jen- “Waterloo Declaration” which recognize The Rev. Dr. Bill Kerwin's (AST '84), kins (PH '64) & family on the death of the “full communion” status agree- latest book, Ordered Liberty: Readings in his sister, Judy Anne Crandell on Jan. 7. ment between the two denominations the History of United Church Worship, col- The Rev. Alvin Hingley (PH '64), in these countries. The agreements lects selections from service and hymn Humboldt, SK, was named 2011 responded “to new social and religious books and other resources/writings Citizen of the Year by that community realities” and the world's “urgent need from the first 85 years of UC worship where he is a retired UC minister. of our shared gifts” even as both main- life. Available through www.UCRD- The Rev. John Alexander MacLean tain institutional autonomy. A similar store.ca or 1-800-288-7365 for $19.95. (HH '66) d. May 24/11, 70, Toronto. service was held in Buffalo, NY, Hiltz Bill, a professor at Emmauel College, Choosing to leave the priesthood in preaching; he mentioned their joint Toronto, was guest speaker recently in 1976, he “enjoyed a lifelong career with humanitarian work: “what we celebrate New Tecumseth, ON. educational career colleges” and contin- today is a growing movement toward Condolences to the Most Rev. ued interests in music, sports and poli- that end for which Jesus prays and ea- Richard Smith (AST '85), Archbishop tics. His first musical recording in the gerly awaits: the healing of his body the of Edmonton, on the d. of his mother early '60s, The Piano Stylings of the Cape Church, and re-gathering of his follow- Anne Marie Smith, 78, Halifax, Mar. Breton Scot, is “believed to be the first ers into one Eucharistic fellowship in 17/12, who for some years was Parish recorded album of piano music devoted which he nourishes us for our work in Sec’ty, St. Agnes RC. In Oct. '11, he to the music of the Cape Breton Scot.” the world.” More recently, he visited fel- was elected president of the Cana- His more recent Celtic piano CDs were low Anglicans in Melanesia, Solomon dian Conference of Catholic Bishops Across the Ocean Wave and Lake Bras d'Or. Islands, from Mar. 15-28/12. Among (CCCB) for a 2-year term. He is remembered as optimistic, loving, the places toured: a farm supported by Condolences to the Rev. Tom Woods generous, and a true & loyal friend. the Primate's World Relief & Develop- (AST '89) & the Rev. Sue Woods ment Fund, Bishop Naramana Voca- (AST '97) on the death of their mother 1970s tional Training Centre, Selwyn College, Norma, widow of the Rev. Doug Woods The Rev. Renford “Rennie” Mac- Bishop Patteson Theological College, (AST '74), in Charlottetown on Dec. Kenzie (AST '72), 78, d. Sept. 9/11, schools & hospitals. The AC here and 31/11 at age 76.

AST MAGAZINE Fall 2012 / 31 1990s Miramichi, & Joanne are moving to the active in the diocese to a child,” is Pat Lotz (AST '90 MTS; AST Senate), Campbellton (NB)/Escuminas (QC) on leave from assistant duties 81, d. Feb. 13/12, Halifax, after a full, UC Pastoral Charge. in Rothesay and chaplain, Nether- spiritually rich life which took her from The Rev. Bonnie LeBlanc (AST wood School. Samuel was baptized by birth in England to Ottawa, Vancou- Dip. '97; MDiv '03), priest-in-charge Archbishop (AST '88) ver, Victoria, Yukon, Scotland, Italy, of Trinity AC, Perth-Andover, NB, led on May 8. Antigonish & Halifax. With degrees the Woodstock Archdeaconry Layread- from 4 universities in library, Celtic ers' Conference on Nov. 13/10 centered Studies, & Theological Studies, she around the John Mayer song “Waiting worked in libraries, with Information on the world to change.” Bonnie was Canada, Consumer and Corporate Af- installed as a canon of Christ Church Contributed Photo: fairs, did editorial work (Atlantic Insight, Cathedral and made Archdeacon of the Southender, the Westender, Affairs Woodstock on Jun. 16, 2012. with Old Houses), worked with husband The Rev. Keith Adams (AST '98) has Jim on their books , moved in 2011 from Centreville, NB, and Nova Scotia, was a freelance writer, to St. James UC, Petitcodiac, NB. Secretary of NS Arts Advisory Com- Sympathy is extended to the Rev. mittee, a quilter, volunteer, & author of Aaron Billard (AST '99) and family, James Forman, Banker, Builder, Blockade St. John's UC, Moncton, whose mother Runner (Gaspereau Press, 2002). Sheila, Cape Breton, d. June 20/12. The Rev. Lloyd Bruce (AST '91), Also survived by husband Winston and Springhill, NS, was one of those elected son Jason. a Commissioner to the UC General The Rev. Chris McMullen (AST), Council held in Ottawa in Aug. of the Church of the Good Mildred Moir (AST DD '91; Shepherd AC, Saint John, NB, lead the former AST Board of Governors & prayer litany at the 6th annual Ecumen- Chair), Dartmouth, d. Feb.10/11, age ical Prayer Breakfast on Feb. 26. RC Krista Hilton and Tom Vaughan Family 84. Teacher, organizer, writer, speaker. Bishop Robert Harris of the Diocese of President, Women's Auxiliary of the Saint John was the devotional speaker The Revs. Krista Hilton (AST '98) Junior Board of Trade; Secretary & on the theme of faith—our foundation and Tom Vaughan (AST '04) are happy President, Halifax Women's Council; for dealing with the world and interact- to announce the birth of their daughter, on executive, Halifax Recreation and ing with others. Ivy Gail, on Nov. 28/11. A little sister Playgrounds Commission; President, 2000s for Joy! Tom is rector of St. David Women's Canadian Club of Halifax. and St. Patrick's Anglican Church in Via the RC Archdiocese of Halifax: Condolences to the family of Cecilia Guelph, ON. founder & President , NS's United for MacDonald (AST '01), who recently The Rev. Dave Sutherland (AST Life; a founder, Alliance for Life & passed away. '02) has a new ministry called Serenity Coalition for Life; an early Coordinator, The Rev. Karen Pearce (Dip. Min. Christian Retreats, located in Camp- Charismatic Renewal in Halifax; Vice- '02; MDiv '04), Dartmouth, provided erdown, NS. Customized retreats are Chair, Saint Thomas Aquinas Parish the reflections and prayers for May 27– offered for Christians who are either Council; Atlantic Bishops' representa- June 2/12 on the theme “Life in the engaged in ministry or seeking God's tive, Conference on Women's Role in Spirit” in the devotional magazine These guidance and discernment. For more the Church; on executive, 1984 Papal Days. information, please contact Dave Visit Committee; Vice-Chair, Canadian The Rev. Marian Lucas-Jefferies through his email address: serenity- Christian Festival III; member, Priestly (AST '06) and her congregation, St. [email protected]. Formation Committee. An outspoken Peter's AC, Upham, NB, hosted an advocate for improving the role of ecumenical Service and reception on 2010s women in the church, of ecumenism May 1/11 to honour the volunteer David Adams Richards (AST DD (promoted AST for Catholic priestly firefighters of the village. Also leading '11), Fredericton, NB, 2-time winner of and diaconate formation and organized in the Service were RC, UC, PC & 7th- Governor-General literary awards, and the Roman Catholic Associates to pro- DA churches. St. Thomas U’s first artist-in-residence, mote AST among Catholics). Recipient The Revs. Terrance & Jasmine (AST continues a prolific writing career. On of the Cross of Honour ‘Pro Ecclesia '09) Chandra became parents of son Dec. 20/10, he reflected on stories of et Pontifice,’ and Elizabeth Ann Seton Samuel Malcolm on Apr. 22/11. Father Christmas and giving in a Moncton Award. is priest-in-charge of the AC Parish of Times & Transcript article. His 19th The Rev. Ross Wiseman (AST '92), Simonds, NB; mother, “the first priest novel Incidents in the Life of Marcus Paul

32 / AST MAGAZINE Fall 2012 was released in spring 2011 and is the Graduate Theological Foundation, Youland (AST '80), Riverview,NB; winner of the Thomas Head Raddall South Bend, Indiana. His thesis is on Bradford Ford (AST '85), Donald Atlantic Fiction Award; the 20th novel clergy self-care. MacPherson (AST '89), North Be- is due soon. On May 30/11, he was one Dr. Kathleen Margaret “Peggy” Heller deque, PE; Karen Ohrt (AST 2000). of the speakers at the Congress of the (member AST's Board of Governors, The Rev. Patty Blundell (AST '87), Humanities and Social Sciences hosted 1996–2002), Halifax, d. in late June Amherst, who continues to deal with jointly by UNB & STU; topic: “Where 2011. Loving music, she learned to the results of severe health traumas, has to turn when losing a sense of place.” In play the cello as a teen and went on for retired; we extend our continued best Nov. he was awarded the Matt Cohen degrees in music & history. In 1982 she wishes & prayers. Award by the Writers' Trust of Canada, began her academic career, teaching for Joanne Chafe, staunch supporter and for “a lifetime of distinguished work;” almost 30 years at UKC in both con- graduate of AST (MTS '82), Halifax, it carried a $20,000 prize. At the Frye temporary studies and foundation year d. Feb. 17/12, age 60. Worked with the Festival, Moncton, which hosted the programs, serving for 2 terms as Direc- Roman Catholic School Board in St. 75th Anniversary of the Governor Gen- tor of Foundation Year, & frequently John's, Newfoundland, as a Religious eral Literacy Awards in late Nov., David taught & lectured in Finland. Students Education Coordinator, Joanne worked was announced the winner in fiction cited her impact as mentor, enabler and for 37 years in the National Office of and non-fiction. model. Writer & speaker on intellectual Religious Education of the Canadian AST grads ordained June 3/12 at history; founding member of Edward Conference of Catholic Bishops. She the Maritime Conference of the UCC, Street String Quartet over 25 years ago; served as President of the Religious Sackville, NB, were (with their place- performed as cellist at many venues Education Association of the United ments in brackets): Richard Bowley including the Crousetown Festival, & States and Canada. Joanne was very (West Bay, NS), Sarah Budge (Forest Nova Sinfonia; recently made her debut well respected and admired by her peers Hills, Dartmouth), Kimberley Burke- as a singer in King's Chorus. Survived for her competency and professionalism. Cole (Brunswick St.—North River, by husband Michael & children Naomi Survived by sister Carolyn Green and Truro), Janice Frame (Lawrencetown/ & Paul. “Peggy understood and encour- brother Frank Chafe. Lake Echo, NS), Lynn MacKinnon aged gracious living, stood for standards The Rev. Dr. John Hibbitts, AST (Alberton—Elmsdale, PE), Scott of generous hospitality and welcome, full-time faculty member from 1971 to Stuart (Bedeque North, PE), and Mary in her home and at work, and [will be] 1983 and part-time until 1987, d. Mar. Taylor (Centreville, NB). remembered for her conviviality and 24/12, age 93. taste, poise, and conversation.” The Rev. Canon Philip Jefferson d. Faculty, Board & Others The Rev. Dr. Rob Fennell (AST fac- Apr. 11/12, after a courageous battle The Rev. Hugh Farquhar (PH '63, ulty) was theme speaker at the Biennial with ALS. He taught for 10 years at Associate AST '99), Riverview, NB, UC Men's Rally held at Trinity—St. AST and was blessed with over 50 years who has taught OT & NT courses Stephen's UC, Amherst, NS, on Sat., of ordained ministry in the Anglican in the Adult Certificate Program in Apr. 28/12 on the topic “Who are you– Church, serving in the Diocese of NS, Theological Studies at AST for 19 years, for God's sake?” He wove reflections the National Office of the Anglican was named the 2011 co-recipient of from among the over 100 attendees into Church of Canada, and the Diocese of the United Church's Davidson Trust his 2 presentations by way of questions Niagara. Award for “excellence in teaching and he posed throughout. scholarship in theological education.” The Rev. Margaret Sagar (AST He shares the award with Dr. Fred Chair of Senate), Terrence Bay, NS, This marks my last “Friends Far and Graham (former AST faculty), Em- was “My View” guest columnist of the Near” column. A very sincere and manuel College, TO. This award is UC Observer’s Apr. 2012 edition. She hearty thank-you to those who have made possible through the visionary reflected on the Truth and Reconcilia- submitted material for it over the generosity of the late Roy Mitchell tion Commission national event held in 31 years and for your appreciative Davidson, Ottawa, active in Dominion- Halifax in Oct. 2011. In the same issue, comments. Thanks also to the former Chalmers UC & keenly interested the Rev. David Hamilton (PH '61), the members of ASTA (Atlantic School of in the UC's commit-ment to sound Rev. Andrew Richardson (AST '88) Theology Association) for installing theological study & teaching. Each and the Rev. Arthur Davies were part & retaining me in the venture. It has recipient receives $5,000. In other news, of an article on Trinity UC, Summerside, afforded me some wonderful contacts Hugh, Minister Emeritis, St. Paul's UC, PE. over the years and introduced me to provided 6 sessions on the prophets in Retirees (AC 2011) include: the Rev. people whom I might otherwise not early 2011 for the RC Office of Faith Douglas Barrett (AST '80), priest & have met or known. Blessings to all. Development, Archdiocese of Moncton. rector, AC Parish of Blackville, NB. —Roland Hutchinson In the spring of 2012, he received his (UC 2012): the Revs. Jack Spencer (AST ’72, ’84) Doctorate in Pastoral Theology from (PH '71) Kensington, PE; Charlotte

AST MAGAZINE Fall 2012 / 33 Donations

April 1, 2011, to March 31, 2012 ThanksAST for Annual your generosity! Giving Total giving from all sectors: $255,861*

* This figure does not include 40th anniversary gifts, which are listed separately (see our special report starting on page 8).

Annual Fund Campaign $76,996 General • Diploma in Youth Ministry • Piano • Christmas Appeal

General $52,525 Trinity United Pastoral Charge Greg Davis Wesley United Church Theo de Bruyn $1,000 and above Susan Willhauck David Deane Christopher and Carolyn Allworth The Diocesan Synod of Fredericton The Black Family Foundation $100 to $499 Donkin—Morien—Birch Grove Helen Cianfaglione Elizabeth J. Aime Pastoral Charge Jane Clattenburg Pauline Allsop Douglastown Pastoral Charge S. P. Dumaresq Architect Ltd. Amherst Pastoral Charge Vernon Driscoll Franciscan Friars of the Atonement Donald Amirault Peter Duggan —Graymoor Donald E. Appleby Elliston/English Harbour Pastoral Ch. Dave Myatt Gwenneth Archibald Elmsdale Pastoral Charge Sisters of Charity—Immaculate Baie Verte/Port Elgin/Tidnish Bridge Susan Lee Estabrooks Conception Pastoral Charge Alison Louise Etter Visitation Province/Congregation of Wallace Baker Hugh A. Farquhar Notre Dame Steven Ball Mary Ann Fickes Eunice D. Wonnacott Bell & Grant Insurance Matthew Fillier Eric Beresford First United Church—Corner Brook $500 to $999 Bideford Pastoral Charge First United UCW—Corner Brook Andover-Kincardine Pastoral Charge Doreen Bird-Daley Friars of the Atonement Canada Antigonish Pastoral Charge—St. James Charles and Shirley Black W. Brian Gee United Church Margaret Bowering Glen View United Church Joan L. Berge Jim Bragan Grace United Church—Dartmouth Cornwall Pastoral Charge Mary Burey Grace United Church—Springdale Hugh P. Creighton Paul and Lorraine Campbell Grand Falls—Windsor Pastoral Charge Nancie and Mauritz Erhard Malcolm and Charlotte Campbell Great Village Pastoral Charge Gander Pastoral Charge—Fraser Road Joan Campbell Daniel H. Gunn United Church Sheila A. Cardone Geoffrey M. Hall Morley Hodder Allison Carroll Roy and Alma Hayward Kentville Pastoral Charge Central Pastoral Charge—Moncton Herring Neck Pastoral Charge Jim Lotz Central Queens Pastoral Charge J. Alvin Hingley Charlotte MacQuarrie Chatham (St. Andrew's) Pastoral Charge Christopher Hubley Mountain View United Church Angus Chisholm Lorna J. Huestis Mt. Stewart—Morell—St.Peter's Bay Jody Clarke David and Jean Inkpen Pastoral Charge Joseph and Diana Clarke Robert L. Johnson Dan and Valerie O'Brien Clarke's Beach Pastoral Charge Kairos Halifax Cluster Rexton Pastoral Charge Ted and Joan Cleather Kensington Pastoral Charge Margaret and Alan Sagar Clifton Pastoral Charge Paul A. Kent St. Andrew's United Church—Truro Cole Harbour Woodside United Church Kings United Pastoral Charge St. John's United Church—Halifax Lewis E. Crewe Frederick Krieger Three Harbours Pastoral Charge Dalhousie Pastoral Charge Robert S. Latimer

34 / AST MAGAZINE Fall 2012 A special note of thanks to our anonymous donors, who asked us to withold their names from publication.

Barbara Anne LeBlanc Pouch Cove—Bauline Pastoral Charge Up to $99 Nancy LeBlanc Prince William Pastoral Charge F. John Adams C. Eldon MacCara Gordon Redden George Akerley Ross MacDonald Restigouche Pastoral Charge Fev Arnold R. Lorne MacDougall J. William Ritchie R. Douglas Barrie Milton E. MacInnis River and Lakeside Pastoral Charge Ethel L. Bennett Donna MacKinnon Duncan Roach Britannia Pastoral Charge David MacLachlan Heather Rogers Charles Burke Hugh and Norma MacLean Martin Rumscheidt June Butters Roderick J. MacLennan Saltsprings—Scotsburn—Lyons Brook Marjorie Caldwell Elizabeth MacLeod Pastoral Charge Gordon Cann Joseph A. MacNeil Judith Sapp E. Frank Carey Alec and Phyllis Madryga Vic Saxon Centenary-Queen Square Pastoral Ch. Charlene Maguire-MacKnight Peggy Scott Edward Chase Peter Malton Peter Secord G. Howard Christie Margate Pastoral Charge Shelburne Pastoral Charge Lorne Clarke Norman and Joan Marple John C. Smith Carol Cochrane Olga Irene Matthews Dorothy Snodgrass James G. Coles Bruce McDonald South Shore Pastoral Charge Lori Collins Thomas and Mary McIllwraith Jack R. Spencer Judith Colson Muriel V. McLellan St. John's UCW—Moncton J. Gordon Crowe Bob and Helga Mills St. John's—St. Paul's Pastoral Charge Davena Davis Miramichi Presbytery St. Matthew's United—Lewisporte Ryerson Dawe Daphne Moser St. Monica's Christ Church ACW Colin and Carol Dodds Walter A. Murray Amherst Olive F. Dunbar Ethel Nelson St. Philips UCW—Miramichi Carolyn Earle Gordon Nodwell William E. Stanford Helen M. Edgar Norman's Cove Pastoral Charge Kathleen L. Stay Polly Ervin Northumberland Pastoral Charge Anna P. Taylor Russell Ewing Lawrence B. Noseworthy Topsail Pastoral Charge Doris I. Feltham Oak Bay Pastoral Charge Randy and Debbie Townsend Alice Field Hortense M. Padmore Twillingate Pastoral Charge—Central Amy France Parish of Horton—St. John's AC United Church Rosemary Godin Parish of Lunenburg—St. John's AC Two Rivers Pastoral Charge Trudy Gosse Parish of New Ross J. Henry Tye Grand Bank Pastoral Charge Parish of St. James—Halifax Waterview Pastoral Charge Eldon R. Hay Parish of St. Margaret of Scotland William Black Memorial United Church Doug and Faye Hergett Dianne Parker Winsloe Pastoral Charge Loreta J. Heron Petite Riviere Pastoral Charge Ross G. Wiseman N. Thompson Howie Laura and William Pidgeon Shirlene Young Roland H. Hutchinson

AST MAGAZINE Fall 2012 / 35 Shirley James St. John's United Church—Beaver Bank John and Yvonne Keith Nancy E. Kempton Elizabeth Anne Stevenson C. Eldon MacCara Ike J. Kent Olive Terris Pam MacDermid Lindsay G. King Dorothy E. Thorne Keith MacPherson Henry Kline Harold Toole Norman and Joan Marple Marjorie Linton Edward D. Trevors Bob and Helga Mills Norma Lord Trinity United Church—Botwood George A. and Carolyn Mossman A. David Luker Trinity United Church UCW—Sydney New Maryland Pastoral Charge Regine Maass Donald F. L. Trivett John and Carole Newell Reg MacDonald F. Barbara Wicks Dan and Valerie O'Brien Linda MacDonald Lise Wilhelmy-Steele Laurie Omstead Iris MacDonald Elsie Wilson Isabel M. O'Neill Harvey and Gail MacDonald Oscar Wong Oromocto Pastoral Charge Margaret Macdougall Margaret E. Woodman Parish of New London Neil MacGregor Douglas Reid Ferguson MacKay Kathleen L. Stay David and Catherine MacLean Christmas $15,126 Anna P. Taylor Reginald G. MacNeil Lynn Uzans John Maddigan $1,000 and above John Vienneau Joseph Manchester Dave Myatt West Bay Pastoral Charge Keith and Maureen Mason Susan Willhauck M. Garth Maxwell $500 to $999 David Wilson Ivy Margaret Mellaney Robert L. Johnson Shu H. Yoon Leopold Nathaniel Mills Pine Hill Board of Governors John H. Young Margaret Murray Musquodoboit Harbour Pastoral Charge $100 to $499 Up to $99 Ambrose Newbury Baddeck—Greenwood Pastoral Charge Joan E. Aitken John and Carole Newell Steven Ball George Akerley John R. Nicholson Bathurst Pastoral Charge Pauline Allsop Charles O'Neil Morley Bentley Audrey Armstrong Isabel M. O'Neill Mildred Burrows Mary Beth Nicks Barbour Marion Pardy Joan Campbell Shirley J. Beal Parish of Musquodoboit Canard Pastoral Charge Frances Elizabeth Boutilier Stephen Petrie Canterbury—Richmond Pastoral Charge Donovan L. Brown John Pitblado Allison Carroll Doug and Pamela Brown Pool's Cove Pastoral Charge— Chaleur United Congregation Charles Burke MacDermott Memorial United Chatham (St. Andrew's) Pastoral Charge Carman G. Burns Graham R. Powell The Rev. Catherine E. Christie Audrey Burrill Susan L. Proude Clarke's Beach Pastoral Charge G. Boyd Butt S. Raymond Purchase William J. Close Louis P. Caissie Bill and Jill Rafuse Glenna Conrad Karen Caldwell Richard Lindsay Rankin Larry Corrigan Maria T. Cameron A. John Roberts Sidney J. P. Davies Robert Campbell Lawrence Roche Arthur Donahoe Gordon Cann Keith M. Rogerson Peter Duggan Irvin S. Carmichael George and Shirley Routledge S. P. Dumaresq Architect Ltd. Stuart Carscadden Helen Ryding Escuminac United Church F. W. (Rick) Chenhall Salisbury Pastoral Charge Mary Ann Fickes Kathleen Chivers Clarence R. Sellars Eric G. Fullerton Christ Church ACW—Cherry Valley Frederick R. Seller Harvey Gilmour Roberta Clarke Sheet Harbour Pastoral Charge Gower Street United Church R. Stewart Clarke H. W. Shephard Green's Harbour Pastoral Charge Jane Clattenburg Peter A. Smith Geoffrey M. Hall Charlotte Cochran Anne M. Smith Hantsport Pastoral Charge Malcolm T. Cogswell D. Allister Spencer Margaret Harrison Roscoe B. and Isabelle Cole Peggy Spicer W. Lawrence Harrison Jocelyn Cook Matthew Sponagle Humber United Church James Cottreau St. Andrew's UCW—Tide Head Mark Johnstone Una Critch 36 / AST MAGAZINE Fall 2012 Robert and Margery Crooks Gordon MacLean Donald F. L. Trivett Cumberland Pastoral Charge Jessie C. MacLeod Ursuline Religious Myrtle Demings Robert Martel Lisa Vaughn George Demmons Rachel Martin Thelma Veinot Brent and Ruth Denham William Martin Susan Veniot Laurence DeWolfe Ronald I. and Ilene Maund Charles and Barbara Wagner Evelyn Dixon G. Curtis McDonald Carrie Weaver Colin and Carol Dodds Thomas and Mary McIllwraith Alvin Westgate Mary K. Duggan Daniel and Dianne Mclure F. Barbara Wicks Verna Dunlop Ivy Margaret Mellaney Jane Wilkins Helen M. Edgar Memorial United Church—Bonavista Doris Williams Margaret Embree Duncan E. Miller John A. C. Wilson Nancie and Mauritz Erhard Jean E. Millett Douglas Wiseman Polly Ervin Edith Mills Margaret E. Woodman Alison Louise Etter Leopold Nathaniel Mills Alfred F. Woodworth Lynne M. Fielder Susan E. and Bruce Moxley Geraldine Fitzpatrick Carol Edith Mullin Diploma Steve and Lynda Foran Brenda Munro in Youth Ministry $8,770 Donna Forest-Robertson Verna Munroe Amy France Walter A. Murray $1,000 and above W. Brian Gee Arthur L. Nash The Maritime Conference Arnold Godsoe Donald Neish David Wilson Wilson and Keresensia Gonese Susan O'Handley Trudy Gosse Kevin O'Neil $100 to $499 Edna M. Greenwood Parish of Spryfield—Emmanuel Muriel Blake T. Campbell Gunn Robert Penny Rob Fennell and Sally Shaw Doane Hallett Ray A. Francis Emery G. Harris Norma K. Price Elaine Kyle Roy and Alma Hayward James Purchase G. Earl Leard Loreta J. Heron Bill and Jill Rafuse Alexander F. MacLean Hillsborough Pastoral Charge Rawdon Pastoral Charge E. Victor Moriarty J. Alvin Hingley Glenda Redden Parish of Hubbards Boyd Hiscock Judy Richards St. Ann's Bay United Church Shirley James Margot Roach Glenn G. Jarvis Betty Robbins Up to $99 Tamara Jennex Keith M. Rogerson Joan E. Aitken Beth W. Johnston Henry Roper Louis P. Caissie Teresa A. Keddy Martin Rumscheidt Stuart Carscadden Nancy E. Kempton Simpson Rushton John Cochrane Joyce Deveau Kennedy Margaret and Alan Sagar Margery J. Crooks Jean King Dean and Evelyn Salsman Elizabeth DeWolf Harold D. Kingston Linda Scherzinger Parish of Hatchet Lake—Terence Bay Robert S. Latimer Clarence R. Sellars St. Barnabas Sewing Guild Erna Leadbeater Marjorie Serafinus St. Matthew's Anglican—Dayspring Marjorie Linton Merrill L. Slipp St. Paul's UCW—Lunenburg Marion M. Lloy Freda Small Norma Lord Peter A. Smith Lorraine MacAskill Theodore J. Snelgrove Piano $575 Anne C. MacDermid St. Matthew's Anglican—Dayspring W. Grant MacDonald D. Alan Stewart $100 to $499 Harvey and Gail MacDonald R. Laird Stirling Ted and Joan Cleather R. Lorne MacDougall Mary Sumpter Merrill L. Slipp Douglas MacEachern Yvette Swan Milton E. MacInnis Mary Jane Swetnam Up to $99 Ferguson MacKay Jonathan Walter Tait Mary Beth Nicks Barbour Donna MacKinnon Olive Terris John Montgomerie David MacLachlan Geraldine Thomas Helen Ryding Alexander F. MacLean Trinity UCW, Mulgrave AST MAGAZINE Fall 2012 / 37 Other Giving $178,865 Bursaries and Scholarships • Future Growth • Miscellaneous

Bursaries and Scholarships: $65,720 AST Faculty Association (ASTFA) Josephine Eisenhauer Eric G. Fullerton Estate of Tony Maunder Order of Saint Lazarus of Jerusalem Continuing Gifts to the Future Growth Fund: $110,300 Jody Clarke Sidney J. P. Davies Alyda Faber Nancy LeBlanc Thomas Mabey David MacLachlan Sisters of St. Martha of PEI Shu H. Yoon Miscellaneous Gifts: $2,845 Michael and Sheila Banks Sue McCulloch Margaret and Alan Sagar Jane Clattenburg Shannon McDonald Jill Shlossberg George and Tia Cooper Alexa McDonough Marilyn Sweet Colin and Carol Dodds Bob and Helga Mills Joyce Thomson Nancie and Mauritz Erhard Susan E. and Bruce Moxley Fred and Carol-Ann Wien Sylvia Jacquard Dan and Valerie O'Brien Susan Willhauck Dennice and Stephen Leahey Chris Power Woodlawn United Church Helen McClare Alan and Ann Pyesmany

Legacy Circle We honour those that have remembered AST in their wills

Joan E. Aitken Brian DeLong Tony S. Newell Joan L. Berge Nancie and Mauritz Erhard George Parker James G. Coles Ruth Jefferson Shu H. Yoon

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