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A SECTION OF THE ANGLICAN JOURNAL APRIL 2010 SERVING THE DIOCESE OF FREDERICTON We learned a lot about caring and worth When we stopped part in other related medical and spiritual programs. focusing on Harvest House is comprised of fi ve buildings: an offi ce, a drop- ourselves and started in center, male housing, female to focus on others housing, and a drug addiction center. Because it is Christian, BY LYNN FLETCHER Harvest House depends heavily on churches for support. In 2008 the members of our small So at Christmas, some of us parish family in Hillsborough from Hillsborough and Riverside and Riverside were preoccupied were among the volunteers who with our own worrisome con- assisted in serving a large cheer- cerns … our aging and dying con- ful banquet for about 150 people. gregation, decreased givers and Our ACW donated decorations, L’Arche McKim House assistant Gray Gillies (left) and resident Debbie Turnbull (right) have green thumbs and givings, and the loss of a full time home knitting, books, and treats fi ngers and palms! Not only are they ready for the bounty of spring, they are looking forward to the L’Arche priest to name just a few. Then to help make this an especially Fundraising dinner with Lieutenant-Governor Graydon Nicholas on April 24. we were offered an opportunity warm event for the Harvest to stop focusing on ourselves House clients. Good will is in and to start focusing on others, large supply at Christmas. There others whose burdens were much was bounty everywhere. L’Arche celebrates fi ve years of love and greater than our own. After Christmas some of us Harvest House, a Christian or- felt led to donate a day plus some ganization in Moncton devoted to home baking to the drop-in cen- community with anniversary dinner the care of street people, needed ter. Home-baked cookies and the help. Initially we were asked for aroma of home made rolls and BY MARY COLLIER FLEET the door of McKim House, there ity is the foundation of L’Arche personal hygiene donations like biscuits seemed like a good way was Debbie. — and it is why we continue to toothpaste and brushes, soap, to win the hearts and appetites McKim House, the L’Arche home “My,” she said, “you look create homes, share our lives, deodorant, shampoo, new socks of some of these folks. And it in Saint John, will celebrate fi ve beautiful. Do you mind if I give and open our hearts to reveal and underwear. We responded in was! Tuesdays have become a years of love and community you a hug?” She stepped forward the gifts in one another. Now spades and learned more about popular welcoming day for these next month with a fundraising and put her arms around me, L’Arche communities can be Harvest House. guys and gals. dinner at the Kings Valley Wes- gently patting my back, the way found in 30 different countries. First and foremost, it gives the Our Tuesday project has leyan Church in Quispamsis a mother might pat a nervous McKim House is the first and least fortunate amongst us an ad- grown into a full-blown dinner on April 24. Guest speaker is child’s back in reassurance. only one in New Brunswick. dress, for without one they can- with a lot of supplies from our Lieutenant Governor, the Hon. I lifted my face from Debbie’s Tickets for the April 24 din- not obtain social assistance or a parish family. Soups, chili, fi sh Graydon Nicholas. hug and there was Stephane. ner are $75 each and available Medicare card. With an address cakes, sausages, baked beans, Most L’Arche homes in Canada “Welcome,” he said, arms out- through the L’Arche Saint John they are not only eligible for gov- pancakes and spaghetti have all receive full funding from their stretched. I had to fi ght back the offi ce (672-6504) or from Suzanne ernment assistance, they have a been served and received with provincial governments. L’Arche tears. I think both Debbie and Buckley (847-1580). Tax receipts chance to get off the streets, into remarks like “I haven’t tasted in Saint John, however, receives Stephane immediately sensed will be issued for a portion of the drug addiction programs, enrol only half its operating costs, hence my vulnerability. They led me ticket price. to work toward a GED and take See They ministered on page 2 the fi fth anniversary dinner. into the house and I had my fi rst To learn more about L’Arche, I was introduced to L’Arche L’Arche lesson in what is impor- visit our website < www.larche- two years ago when I was in- tant in this world, this life. saintjohn.org > or talk to director vited to a McKim open house. Jean Vanier met two men with Jocelyn Worster at 672-6504. I wasn’t feeling particularly developmental diffi culties in an Cultivating a future self-confi dent that day and the institution in France 46 years Mary Collier Fleet worships stress of introducing my frumpy ago. He invited them to come at St. Paul’s, Rothesay, and is a self to new people was daunting and share his home. This simple member of the board of L’Arche — but when I stepped through transformative act of hospital- Saint John. pleasing to God
BY JIM MORELL In a Spirit-led process last (on behalf of the Administration June, our Diocesan Synod took AAnglicannglican FFamilyamily DDinnerinner Team of Diocesan Council) almost 10 years of discussion and debate and turned it into various TThehe NNewew BrunswickBrunswick AAnglicannglican CChurchhurch FFamilyamily In these days of early spring motions that basically said “We many of us visualize our gardens are a church in decline because WWillill ggatherather ttoo ccelebrateelebrate tthehe aappointmentppointment ooff oourur — bright and beautiful fl owers, we have drifted away from be- rich and robust vegetables. What ing the church that God calls us AArchbishoprchbishop CClaudelaude MMilleriller aass we sometimes don’t see is the work to be. We need a new vision for MMetropolitanetropolitan ofof tthehe EEcclesiasticalcclesiastical PProvincerovince ofof CanadaCanada necessary to bring about those ourselves and we need to change beautiful bouquets and the bounty — starting immediately.” OOnn FFridayriday eevening,vening, MMayay 7 — 55:30:30 fforor 66:30:30 of the Thanksgiving table. No one from outside had to A garden starts with vision tell us we needed to change. AAtt tthehe CCrownerowne PPlazalaza HHotelotel and planning, then comes the Parish delegates to our Greater soil preparation and the plant- Chapter gatherings identified QQueenueen SStreet,treet, FFrederictonredericton ing, the hard work of watering the indicators — we are aging, and weeding, and finally the we are shrinking, our offerings harvest. Figuratively speaking, aren’t keeping up with costs, Guest speaker Bishop Bill Hockin’s subject is Simply Anglican the Nicodemus Project is our we have fewer full-time priests, garden. We had a vision, we have young families are scarce, our Dr. Willis Noble will coordinate music for the evening a plan to realize it, and now we properties are consuming larger Tickets $50, available from the territorial archdeacons for are in the soil preparation and percentages of our budgets, Chatham, Moncton, Kingston & Kennebecasis, planting phase. The hard work many parishes have difficulty of summer lies ahead and the Saint John, St. Andrews, Fredericton, Woodstock fi nding lay leaders and several harvest is many months or even And at the Synod Offi ce, 115 Church Street, Fredericton (506) 459-1801 years away. See It’s about on page 2 2 / THE NEW BRUNSWICK ANGLICAN APRIL 2010
C O M M E N T A R Y Why can’t we Anglicans pull together? A letter to the editor from Kipling put it, “If you can bear on Sunday, January 31 of this they promised at their ordina- to promote the Gospel of Christ the chair of the Diocesan to hear the truth you’ve (writ- year. The problem is that some tion as both deacons and priests and the responsibility of our ten) twisted by knaves to make New Brunswick Anglicans to “reverently obey your Ordi- church to improve the living Communications a trap for fools...” have not even seen the project; nary and other chief Ministers” conditions of all people, both Committee Last June at the Diocesan others have seen only what the (pg. 653 – B.C.P.), and in the Book here and abroad. Synod in Saint John, represen- local rector thinks they should of Alternative Services, “respect Let’s stir up the hearts of Dear Editor: tatives from the 85 parishes in see; and still more have only and be guided by the pastoral his people and take some af- How would you like to receive the province of New Brunswick seen edited versions. direction and leadership of your fi rmative action in the pursuit a letter from a friend that had requested our bishop, the Dioc- We Anglicans recite the bishop.” of our Christian ideals. The been opened, changed and edi- esan Counsel, archdeacons and Nicene Creed every time we Why can’t we Anglicans Nicodemus Project provides torialized? Or how would you diocesan staff to come up with receive the sacraments at the pull together in one direction, a great start, for as St. John’s like to know that someone had a plan to inject new life into our Service of Holy Communion. seeking God’s love through Gospel states in chapter three: sent you a letter but someone parishes by fi rst seeking the One of the tenets of the creed the teachings of our Lord and Nicodemus had a life-changing else had intercepted it? Well, love and example of Jesus, and is, “I believe in one Holy, Catho- Saviour Jesus Christ and his experience after listening to the this is what is happening here then moving on to embrace his lic and Apostolic Church.” disciples? Too many of us get wisdom of Jesus Christ. in the Diocese of Fredericton. second great commandment, to Obviously, some clergy don’t tied up in the minutia of the Some members of the “love our neighbour as our- adhere to this belief in spite of church, and overlook the big Yours truly, clergy are actually doing just selves.” the fact that apostolic succes- picture of God’s love and his de- Bill Turney that: changing information by The result of these many sion is an essential factor in the sire for peace and brotherhood injecting their own opinions; and long deliberations by all governance of our church. throughout the world. changing the contents of a com- diocesan committees, staff and Such clergy should, in my We must, in these times, rec- Mr. Turney lives in Fredericton muniqué; or just plain refus- consultants, is the Nicodemus opinion, join one of the noncon- ognize the equality of women and worships at Christ Church ing to pass on the message! As Project, which was introduced formist denominations; after all, and men, the right of all people Cathedral. They ministered to him like non-judgmental angels continued from page 1 again.’ They say he has repented disorder. Just as we can’t fully ered from the short time we have “When we focus on mission and of every wrong he could remem- appreciate a book by its cover, spent with the marginalized outreach rather than our own this since my grandmother made ber committing, some even the there is a lot more to this man people of Moncton. Everyone we dilemma as a declining church it for us.” There truly is comfort police knew nothing about — and than meets the eye. have met has had a story to tell it is amazing what can hap- in comfort food. his list of charges was very long. On a recent Tuesday an ine- and they have taught me a lot pen,” says Canon Keith Osborne Bible studies have also be- He chose to sing his prayer. He briated older man came in off the about caring and worth. They of the Mission and Outreach come part of the day. Anyone sang praises to Yahweh. It was street. He was dishevelled, soiled are God’s children too. They need Team of Diocesan Council. For at the center is encouraged to hauntingly beautiful and his and in pretty rough shape. Some our help as much as we need a that reason, the team is actively participate. One day a fellow deep, heartfelt thanks was obvi- of the other clients gathered focus other than ourselves. I for looking for inspirational Good who is disruptive with his rest- ous. He also spoke on the wisdom round him, got him cleaned up, one am humbled by these souls News stories like Ms. Fletcher’s. less movements, facial ticks and of God. This Godly man has lived gave him a change of clothes and and feel privileged to walk with “I am very excited about what mouth clicking mannerisms, was both sides of life. Today he uses got some food and coffee into them on Tuesdays. We lighten is happening and this story asked to close the study in prayer. his time and talents in a prison him. Clearly they had compas- each other’s load. warms my heart,” he says. While his outward appearance ministry. He has been there. He sion and care for this poor fellow. suggested he was otherwise feels for prisoners, has a special He was one of them. They know If your parish has a good news preoccupied, he was very much connection with them. If I were what it feels like to lose dignity story to share, he and the team tuned in. He heard and respond- Lynn Fletcher is from the asked to give a description of this and self worth. They ministered would be pleased to receive ed freely to what he heard. Hillsborough and Riverside dear soul at fi rst sight, I would to him like non-judgmental an- it. Contact Canon Osborne On a different Tuesday yet Albert end of the Parishes of have described a slight, poorly gels. They did what needed to at
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t has been a few months questions about being Chris- worship; our fellowship and now since the launch of the tian and Anglican and how support of diocesan and parish Nicodemus Project in our diffi cult it is to move from a mission initiatives; sharing our April 13-14 I Metropolitans’ meeting diocese. This diocesan-wide ini- passive recipient of God’s grace spiritual journeys and witness tiative carries with it a certain to “offer and present unto thee, to Christ’s presence in our lives; April 20 level of hope for a “new day” O Lord ourselves, our souls and seeking God’s justice for the Bishop’s Counsel fi lled with renewed possibilities bodies, to be a reasonable, holy, poor and marginalized. Trans- April 22 for our individual and corpo- and living sacrifi ce unto thee.” formational change for our Clergy Spouses Retreat rate spiritual life. In these few (p.83 BCP) diocese is an inter-dependent short months I have witnessed While the personal and cor- venture. God loves and needs April 24 Layreaders Day a number of encouraging signs porate transformation process each one of us to do his will in in both individuals and par- is an end it itself, the ultimate the world. From scripture it is April 25-27,29 ishes embracing the idea of end is a deep and abiding clear that Nicodemus was on a Deanery of Woodstock change leading to transforma- relationship with God through journey in response to a desire visitation * tion. Christ empowered by the Holy to know and understand Christ April 28 As bishop I understand this Spirit and the creation of com- better. “Was he transformed?” Clergy Day spiritual journey (change and munities (or parishes) that is not the question for me. growth in Christ empowered embrace his love so that others Jesus’ declaration that unless April Archbishop’s Dinner by the Holy Spirit) as a process. might be drawn to Him. we are “born again” (changed, It begins with an individual’s Our small group at the transformed) we cannot see the May 5 desire for a deeper relationship Synod Offi ce is one of unique kingdom of God. ACW Annual with God, and leads to a com- pel. This process involves the individuals. I trust that we May 9 munity (parish) transforma- transformation of the whole understand that our individual In the Risen Christ, Parish of Douglas and tion — a transformation that person in thoughts, behaviors, journies and process of trans- Nashwaaksis emphasizes the mission that and styles of relating with God formational change will be May 13 God is calling us to embrace for and with one another. It results unique too. The Spirit of God is Christ Church Cathedral the sake of God’s kingdom on in a life of intention to follow the one who transforms souls, earth. a new life style of service to and each of us has a personal May 15 A working defi nition of others and witness for Christ responsibility in the process. Mothers’ Union Rally transformational change might in the world, so that communi- Bible study is but one way to May 19 look like this: “The process by ties (or parishes) too might be assist our spiritual formation Diocesan Council which God forms Christ’s char- transformed to God’s glory.” and growth, other spiritual dis- acter in believers by the minis- At the Synod Offi ce we em- Archbishop Claude Miller is May 25 ciplines can also contribute to Bishop’s Counsel try of the Spirit, in the context braced the Nicodemus Lenten the process of transformational Bishop of Fredericton and Met- of Christian community, and in Bible Study series. We have change, like being intentional ropolitain of the Ecclesiastical June 3-11 accordance with the Holy Gos- been blessed by the challenging in our daily study, prayers and Province of Canada. General Synod June 13-18 Clergy College Transformation is a journey, a very Anglican way June 209-24 Shediac Deanery
ransformation may seem trained and energized for a fu- June 27 like an over-used word How will you ture different from the dooms- Parish of Millidgeville Tthese days. In many sec- day pictures the bean counters tors of society there’s a buzz participate and what would have us all draw. about the need for “transforma- will transformation • that will get us back in touch tion.” It’s an intriguing term. with what is unique and special *Denotes Confi rmation Since the call for transforma- mean for you and the about the Anglican way of be- tion by the Diocesan Synod in ing Church, and use that iden- June of 2009, it’s an oft-used community to which tity to offer the world the gift of term around our diocese as you belong? Jesus in a way that is fresh, real well. how little some Anglican Chris- and heard. Announcements What does it mean to be tians know about the Bible • that will require the grace transformed?” Several have aren’t entirely inaccurate. It’s has to do with becoming a more to look honestly at how we Congratulations to the Rev. Dr. asked the question. Thank- a good news question because healthy Church. As much as we do what we do and make the Barry Craig, honorary assistant fully, transformation is not at the least, the Nicodemus love the way we are, there are changes necessary to be rel- at Christ Church Cathedral, on an unfriendly concept to Holy Project is getting some of our many things that will need to evant and maybe even do it his appointment as vice-presi- Scripture. St. Paul spoke about brothers and sisters to care be different about our church if better in a world speaking a dent (academic) of St. Thomas it often. Jesus was “transfi g- enough to ask about something we are to experience the same different language — we need University in Fredericton. ured” on the mountain in the or someone in Scripture whom kind of success in the procla- to speak in such a way as to be The Rev. Canon Stuart Allen is sight of Peter, James and John they don’t know. mation of the Gospel and the heard. appointed honorary assistant as described in the Gospel of Was Nicodemus in need of making of disciples over the We can argue semantics and in the Parish of Quispamsis (St. Luke (9:28 ff). Jesus also set an transformation? Like all of us, next 100 years as we did in the connotations. We can criticize Augustine’s) under the rector, the expectation for transformation of course he was. Was he trans- last. Let’s not forget that the the titles and fi ddle with the Rev. Chris Hayes on March 1. as he met various individuals formed? Who really knows? call to that proclamation is the material offered for use. We The Rev. Canon John Cathcart is of Gospel fame: Pharisees, tax What evidence would you cite same today as it was in 1910. can cause the body to stumble appointed Regional Dean of York collectors, rich and poor, those that you or someone you know Every generation brings its and place obstacles in its path. for a three-year term. described as “sinners” and had experienced “transforma- challenges. What’s different is Ultimately, the goal that should Elizabeth Harding is re-appoint- those who were to be “saints” tion?” A change in behaviour? the context of each succeeding belong to us all is that we be- ed Camp Medley Director. and, yes, Nicodemus. A different haircut? A more year. come what God has and is call- The Rev. Deacon Constance The Administration Team prosperous lifestyle? The end Our synod said, “Transfor- ing us to be. That will require Whittaker-Soulikias is appoint- of the Diocesan Council, results are quite diffi cult to mation is required.” Although giving up some of what we hold ed honorary assistant in the charged with putting a face on qualify or quantify. Transfor- not an exhaustive list to be dear — possessions, routines, Parish of Saint John (Trinity the work of following up on mation is a journey, a very An- sure, some priorities have been control. That’s going to be a Church) under the rector, the the momentum of Synod 2009 glican way. Nicodemus, like all determined regarding what challenge for me. Rev. Dr. Ranall Ingalls. chose Nicodemus to help brand of us, was on a journey. Change this needed change might look How will you participate and The Rev. Kevin Borthwick is ap- a very broad initiative and to is required every step of the like. Transformation is what is what will transformation mean pointed priest and rector of the give it a focus – “the Nicodemus way and I pray it is never really being prayed for. for you and the community to Parish of Prince William, Dum- Project.” Some have argued it fi nished for me, as I doubt it Transformation: which you belong? fries, Queensbury and South- is inappropriate. At the end of was fi nished for Nicodemus, or • that might bring us to a place ampton effective June 15. He the day, it hardly matters if the the Pharisee of the third chap- where instead of putting all leaves the Parish of St. Philip in character of Nicodemus per- ter of John’s Gospel. of our effort and energy into Moncton. fectly encapsulates the essence It is my hope that when we maintaining what we have, we The Rev. Robert Barry is ap- of what needs to happen in the speak of transformation for our look for ways in which we can The Ven. Geoffrey Hall is pointed honorary assistant in the Diocese of Fredericton just diocesan church and its individ- be mission-minded and out- Executive Assistant to the Parish of Derby and Blackville, now. Some have asked, “Who ual parishes and congregations, ward looking — of service to Bishop of Fredericton, under the direction of the rector, is Nicodemus?” That suggests we are referring to a positive others. Secretary of the Synod and the Rev. Douglas Barrett. to me that statistics about just change in our church culture. It • that will see our leaders Diocesan Archdeacon. 4 / THE NEW BRUNSWICK ANGLICAN APRIL 2010
C O M I N G E V E N T S ACW speaker from ‘Buy-A-Net Malaria Prevention’
BY JOAN RANDALL Did you know that every 30 ca) was established in 2004 by DIOCESAN ACW PRESIDENT seconds a mother in Africa losses Debra Lefebvre, RN, MPA and a a child to malaria? Malaria kills mother of four. It is a volunteer As I watch the snow bluster and yet can be easily and inexpen- driven charitable organization. around the back yard it is diffi - sively prevented with a bed net. Debra will speak to us on Tues- cult to imagine our ACW Annual For only $6 a long-lasting insecti- day, May 4 and I do hope that is so close, May 4 & 5 at All Saints cide-treated net can protect up to a you will fi nd a way to raise some Anglican Church in St. Andrews. family of four and last three years. money to purchase some nets. Co-ordinator Brenda Watson and For $350 you can “net” a village and Any cheques can be sent to our her committee have been very save many lives. What a wonderful treasurer Patti Hoyt or brought busy organizing our meeting so project for ACWs ! to the meeting. The night the net I do hope many ACW members The Buy-A-Net Malaria Pre- is hung lives are saved! Please have set these days aside. vention Group (www.buyanet. let’s do our part.
Diocese of Fredericton ACW Annual Meeting May 4 & 5 All Saints Church, St. Andrew’s-by-the-Sea Registration begins 9:30 a.m. Tuesday Dinner tickets $20 from Mrs. Tessa Castell, 302 Victoria St., St. Andrews, NB E5B 1R9 Please order by April 20
Where to stay in St. Andrews CHRIS HAYES Stephen Hayes (with the big grin and the red t-shirt), elder son of the Rev. Fairmont Algonquin Hotel Monika B&B Treadwell Inn Chris Hayes, enjoyed Choir School so much last summer he’s “looking Toll Free: 1(866) 540-4403 506-529-8869 506-529-1011 forward” to it again this year. Choir School for juniors runs July 4-11 at [email protected] $60 tax inc (rate held ‘til April 15) $100 - $125 breakfast included Rothesay Netherwood School. $129 plus tax Garden Gate B&B Kennedy Inn Inn on Frederick Street 506-529-4453 506-529-8844 $89.95 & up plus tax 506-529-2603 $90 -$100 $89 plus tax Choir School — marvellous St. Andrews Motor Inn Mulberry B&B 506-529-4571 506-529-4948 music and fun in the sun $84.95 plus tax for 2 queen bed $50 - $60 tax included BY MARJE HARRISON It’s nearly that time again folks. Time to dust off the vocal chords LLayreaders’ayreaders’ RetreatRetreat DayDay FFriendshipriendship GuildGuild ofof ChristChrist ChurchChurch CathedralCathedral and get ready for 2010 Choir School. Under the expert leadership wwithith AArchbishoprchbishop ClaudeClaude MillerMiller 6600tthh AAnniversarynniversary CelebrationCelebration of the Rev. Chris Hayes we have another exciting year of worship, music and fun on offer at Rothesay Netherwood School. Registration 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. 4 p .m - 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 12 forms are available on-line < www.choirschoolsite.com >and can be Saturday, April 24, 2010 At Cathedral Memorial Hall, 168 Church St. in Fredericton printed off and mailed to the registrar. Applications for staff posi- Saint Mary’s Church, RSVP Donna Wallace 506/4590-2114 tion are there too . If you have never been to Choir School, consider Parish of Chatham Lois Baker 506/455-6064 it this year, try us out and see what magic there is in good Anglican choral music. Send your registration form with a deposit to ensure An opportunity to make acceptance. Check out the website for further information. a one-day retreat in the presence of our bishop under whom layreaders are licensed. You are invited to join Consider staying overnight and INTEGRITY NEW BRUNSWICK making it a wonderful weekend on the beautiful Miramichi Details: for their regular monthly worship at the http://personal.nbnet.nb.ca/jc8/ Mission Statement: “Press on for Times of Refreshing” layreader.html UNITARIAN FELLOWSHIP When: April 28th to May 2nd, 2010
Where: The Anglican Parish of Chatham 207 Wellington Street, Miramichi, NB KKnitnit ttogetherogether iinn oonene ccommunion:ommunion: 874 York St., Fredericton at Who: The Rev. Canon Gene Packwood AAnglicannglican IIdentitydentity andand on tthehe CChallengehallenge ooff DDiversityiversity April 18, 2010 Details: • Rev. Packwood will be speaking nightly at 7pm from Wednesday to Saturday on different topics. Explore this fascinating subject at • On Sunday there will be a combined service at Saint Mary’s at 10am. Atlantic Theological Conference ______• Friday April 30th evening service - prayer time for all Miramichi clergy and their ministry. • Saturday afternoon there will be a youth time with Chris Ketch and Agnes Flam. May 30- June 2, 2010 Come and Discover I’m a parish priest serving Jesus and a great bunch of people at St Barnabas St. George’s and THE EUCHARIST AS Anglican Church in Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada. St. Philips Churches, Moncton I’m a mid-life crisis vocation kind of guy. I was ordained in 1991 in my forties. Information and registration: AN ACT OF INCLUSION Since then, apart from a few months at St Timothy’s in the Diocese of Saskatoon, I have served in the Diocese of Calgary, first at St Francis of Atlantic Theological Conference Assissi in Airdrie and now here in “The Hat.”
P.O. Box 713 ______ In my previous life I Charlottetown, Please note the time made television programs for a living. I started out in New Zealand with the New Zealand Broadcasting Corporation at for this month only is DNTV-2 in Dunedin, emigrated to Canada, spent 7 months at CHBC, Kelowna, 6 years at CKY in Winnipeg, 7 years at Prince Edward Island ACCESS Network in Calgary and a year teaching television production at Mount Royal College in Calgary.
C1A 7L3 CANADA 3:00 P.M. I am what seems to be an increasingly rare thing in the Anglican Church of Canada; a theologically conservative Phone/Fax: 1 (902) 368-8442 Anglican clergyman. Not a comfortable place to be in this day and age. E-mail: offi [email protected] A Social Time will follow Renewal Mission Prayer approximately 5:00 p.m. More details Our gracious Heavenly Father we ask You to bless Your ongoing plans for Your mission in the spring. Guide and direct by Your Holy Spirit all peoples (young and old) to a deeper understanding of Your word.
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About 40 people turned up for the Parish of Upham annual curling night at the Hampton Curling Club this winter. Most of them were Anglicans, but some of them were friends from the United and Baptist churches too. Most of them were adults, but everyone was welcome so there were young people there too. Here young Caylee Greer, in DAVID GOSS the hack, gets some pointers from Mikko Jyrkama and vestry member A large group of former Girl Guides and Guiders attended the Morning Prayer service at Trinity Church Lynne Allaby. In the background is Shawna Allaby, a teen curler and th in Saint John in February to commemorate the 100 anniversary of the founding of Girl Guides. Audrey vestry member too. The next morning 116 people turned up at the Straight, who joined the Trinity Company as a child in 1939 and was its Captain when it was disbanded monthly parish breakfast — a record! in 1978, organized the event. Current New Brunswick Commissioner Marie Wetmore and Beaver Award recipient Vivian MacDonald brought greetings from the Provincial Council of Girl Guides Canada. Former Guide Karen Fulton spoke evocatively of her involvement in Miss Straight’s Trinity Group and gave her full credit for setting her, and many uptown girls, on the straight and narrow path of life. In the L A Y R E A D E R S W O R K S H O P photo above taken during a reception following the service are, left to right, Ms. MacDonald (with her back to the camera), Provincial Commissioner Wetmore, and Ms. Straight.
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The Rev. Chris VanBuskirk of St. George’s, Moncton, assisted by the Rev. Wendy Amos Binks, of St. Andrew;’s Sunny Brae and the Rev. Greg Frazer, the prison chaplain at Dorchester, recently offered Leading Morning Prayer, a workshop for layreaders at St. Andrews’s Sunny Brae. Participants represented St. Andrews, Sunny Brae, St. George’s and St. James in Moncton, St. Mary’s, Hillsborough, St Paul’s, Browns Yard and St Matthew’s, Harcourt. Seen above following the workshop are: front row left to right: Mr. VanBuskirk, Ms. Amos-Binks, Denis Richard, Kathy Pennell, Donna Hebert, Loney Hudson, Lloyd Tucker, Helen Hall, Bob Foster, andNorman Goguen; back row Reg Godsoe, Des Sonley, Lorna Pratt, Cliff Kendall, Barb Haire, Veroncia Locke, Peter Jubb, John Whitmore, James Avery and Mr. Frazer. The children of the Village of Gagetown proclaimed the good news of Jesus birth to the entire community in a nativity pageant last Dec. 13. Young people from St. John’s (Parish of Gagetown), Grace United and the Upper Gagetown Daily Vacation Bible School worked together to present this gift to the community. Ecumenical breakfast in Saint John At the reception that followed, each participating child was presented with a handcrafted stained glass BY BOB BRITTAIN angel and a book from Anglican House. Among the participants were angels Lily Randall and Isabell The 5th annual Ecumenical Francis, Sarah Thompson was Mary, Jarrick Coy was the Baby Jesus. Men’s Breakfast, catered by the Guild of St. Joseph, was held at the Church of the Good F A M I L Y F A R E W E L L Shepherd in Saint John on Feb. On January 16 the Parish of Richmond held a 27. Speaker Peter Jollymore, farewell party for the Rev. Chris Hayes, his wife retired vice-president of NBTel/ Christine and their children Laura, Stephen, Aliant, focused on striving for Sarah and Patrick. They were in the parish progress and noted the ability Participating in the ecumenical men’s for fi ve years, and Mr. Hayes was recently to organize change was key. That breakfast in Saint John were, left to appointed rector of the Parish of Quispamsis (St. is something we Anglicans need right, the Rev. Chris McMullen, Pastor Augustine’s Church). The family was presented to embrace as we embark on the Nicodemus Project. He is heavily Lindsey Burt, speaker Peter Jollymore with a painting of the three churches in the involved in the Abbey Project, a and Paul Desjardins, Guild of St. Joseph. parish, as well as a sum of money. Nearly 100 mixed income housing project people gathered to say good-bye, including sembly said reading the Bible is sponsored by his home church key to spiritual progress. Archdeacon Walter Williams, other clergy from of St. Andrew and St. David A donation from the free will the deanery and the Rev. George Porter from United. offering was made to the Saint Fredericton. Members of the St. Johns/St. Lukes In his devotional, Pastor Lind- John Mission to Seafarers cel- Youth Group were also in attendance. sey Burt of the Full Gospel As- ebrating its 30th anniversary. 6 / THE NEW BRUNSWICK ANGLICAN APRIL 2010
C O L U M N S The last part of a person to get converted is his pocketbook
BY ALAN REYNOLDS encouraged to pursue a call to “help yourself they’re only abundantly in every good work. ordained ministry. I went off to going to rot.” What a gift! I’d (2 Corinthians 9:6-8) think it was Billy Graham seminary. How easy it was then give them the ones that were Whatever you do, do it who said, “The last part of to give my tithe. No income! going to rot! Our tithe should because you want to. Do it Ia person to get converted is Wow! We lived off our savings not be given from the leftovers, because you can’t get to sub- his pocketbook.” I’m afraid it and with only a few bursaries it should be the fi rst fruits. An Saharan Africa, because you was true of me. on which to base my church offering is not a collection, In want children to get an educa- In some ways I wish I could offering I could be really gener- fact, an offering is what we tion, because you want to feed recall the day when I fi nally ous! give after the tithe - but that’s the hungry, because you want ‘got it,’ but such was not my Once ordained and placed in another matter. to shelter the homeless. Do it experience. For me conversion a parish we continued to give The point is this: the one because you care. We can never came by osmosis and through our fi rst tenth to the church. who sows sparingly will also out-give God. years of wrestling with my So why is it so diffi cult to reap sparingly, and the one faith. I recall transforming God talk about giving? Jesus spoke who sows bountifully will also moments, I didn’t record dates of money and possessions reap bountifully. Each of you The Rev. Alan Reynolds is but there have been many dur- throughout the Gospels and I must give as you have made priest-in-charge of the Parish of ing my life. think he did it for good reason. up your mind, not reluctantly Central Kings and a member of In mid-life I began to take Faith and Our culture thrives on the accu- or under compulsion, for God the Stewardship and Financial an active part in my church, mulation of stuff, but in reality, loves a cheerful giver. And Development Team of Dioc- encouraged by the Rev. Canon Thanks Giving accumulating stuff consumes God is able to provide you with esan Council. His contribution James T. Irvine. A group of us us! Do we worship God or Mam- every blessing in abundance, so launches Faith and Thanksgiving would meet at six on Wednes- sum from her late mother’s es- mon? I had no idea how much that by always having enough a new and regular feature on day mornings in Fr. Jim’s offi ce tate. What should I do? Hadn’t my drive for prosperity con- of everything, you may share stewTime for a new vision (I’ve never been my best at six I chided the vestry members to sumed me until I started giving in the morning) and the dis- vote in favour of the building it away. And now I am free! cipline of giving to God was project only if they were pre- We no longer give tithes of voiced there. I was in a quanda- pared to support it fi nancially? dill and cumin because today Michael Gungor’s David Crowder ry. I knew I was not contribut- Shouldn’t I make the fi rst dona- our income represents the ing much, I chaired the build- tion to the project? Perhaps I fruits of our labour. Band reinvents worship music ing project for the church hall should tithe the windfall we I once preached in Westfi eld and certainly knew it needed were about to receive. about my garden and giving Worship music has come a long funds. I even knew Betty and That seems a long time away surplus tomatoes to way since the days of a simple I were about to receive a lump ago, but two years later I was neighbours. “Go on,” I’d say, acoustic guitar and 10 songs got put on a disc and released to the public. Unfortunately the ste- reotype hasn’t evolved with the A R C H I V E S C O R N E R music, so while it progressed its reputation did not — until the LONG-SERVING PRIESTS IN THE DIOCESE OF FREDERICTON – PART 1 David Crowder Band (formerly known as the Michael Gungor Band) blew the lid off of things! No. Priest Parish/Church Years Dates And now, musically speaking, 1 Canon William R. MacMullin Douglas and Nashwaaksis 15 1995 - lead singer Michael Gungor may 2 Canon John Matheson St. Andrews 15 1995 - have blown up even what the lid 3 The Rev. George Royden Gilliland Stanley 15 1944 - 1959 covered. 4 The Rev. Benjamin Gerrish Gray Trinity, Saint John 15 1825 - 1840 Gungor and his wife Lisa are both great vocalists and she plays 5 The Rev. Arthur Brock Humpheys St. Andrews 15 1928 - 1943 several instruments, including 6 The Rev. James Edison Lane East Saint John 15 1949 - 1964 keyboards and a toy piano. Beau- 7 The Rev. Gordon Wesley Philpotts St. Luke's, Portland 15 1943 - 1958 tiful Things, the Crowder Band’s 8 The Rev. James Wilkinson Kingsclear 15 1915 - 1930 second release, has a different 9 The Rev. Edward Davey Wills St. Mary's (York) 15 1945 - 1960 focus. It is unapologetically on the music, and not the lyrics. Too 10 Archdeacon Arthur Edward Lampay Caulfeild Trinity, Saint John 16 1957 - 1973 often great music is accompanied 11 Canon Gustav Adolf Kuhring Stone, Saint John 16 1905 - 1921 by simplistic texts, and insightful 12 Archdeacon E. Vincent Martin Woodstock 16 1957 - 1973 texts are accompanied by rather 13 Archdeacon David Barrett Sussex 16 1994 - crude music. Not here. Glocken- 14 The Rev. Edwin Thompson Spencer St. Margaret's, Fredericton 16 1967 - 1983 spiels, horn lines, string sections, 15 Archdeacon Reginald Bruce Stockall Mission Church, Saint John 16 1972 - 1988 Spanish guitar, banjo, fl ute and cello show a deep emphasis on 16 The Rev. Harold Milbourne Alexander Derby and Blackville 17 1930 - 1947 creating the desired timbre (tone 17 Canon John Robinson Belyea Sackville 17 1939 - 1356 colour) and atmosphere. This too often closely related.) Record 18 Canon Alvin Hawkes Kingsclear and Douglas 17 1957 - 1974 praise music is not afraid to leave companies demand a hit single 19 The Rev. Ernest Roy McCordick Victoria 17 1943 - 1960 the confi nes of a four-person rock or two and musicians’ images 20 The Rev. Robert Augustus Armstrong Trinity, Saint John 17 1907 - 1924 group. The result is captivating. are often crafted to refl ect the But that is not to say that the 21 The Rev. John deSoyres Stone Church, Saint John 17 1888 - 1905 music they create, again think- texts suffer. Beautiful Things is ing of maximizing exposure. 22 The Rev. Harold H. Hoyt Renforth and Coldbrook 17 1947 - 1964 obviously a worship album, and Gungor seems (so far) to have 23 The Rev. Norman Perley Fairweather Campobello 18 1946 - 1964 songs like “The Earth is Yours” defied these trends, and the 24 The Rev. Joseph McAlden St. Andrews 18 1943 - 1961 and “Beautiful Things” will band members appear to be nei- 25 Canon Albert Snelgrove Riverview 18 1989 - 2007 leave their texts and melodies ther fashion icons nor cultural 26 The Rev. John Davenport Mission Church, Saint John 18 1882 - 1900 rattling around in your head for trendsetters. The music on this days after you hear them. The album is unlikely to spawn the 27 The Rev. Gilbert Fielding Edsforth Hammond River 18 1989 - 1967 song “Cannot Keep You” will typical four-minute single for the 28 The Rev. R. Bertram Hooper Moncton 18 1889 - 1907 leave you pondering how you radio, so when the band members 29 The Rev. George F. Scovil St. Jude's, Victoria 18 1900 - 1918 view God in your life for a long speak of making the music they 30 The Rev. John Edward Taylor Hammond River 18 1929 - 1947 time — and that’s a good thing. feel they are supposed to make, 31 The Rev. Arthur William Teed St. Mark's, Westmorland 18 1917 - 1935 Sound theology and faithful I believe them. Perhaps that is 32 The Rev. John Richard Hopkins Gordon and Lorne (Tobique) 19 1889 - 1917 expressions of praise are found a part of the reason the David in both the fast-paced anthems, Crowder band is getting so much 33 Archdeacon David Mercer Marysville 19 1981 - 2000 the quiet and refl ective ballads attention as a real innovator of 34 Archdeacon Walter Wiilliams Woodstock 19 1991 - on this album. worship music. 35 Archdeacon Donald W. Colwell Lancaster 19 1955 - 1974 A final word: many artists Don’t ever miss an opportuni- 36 Canon Clarence Hatheway Addington (Campbellton) 19 1940 - 1959 speak of making an album or ty to listen to Beautiful Things. 37 The Rev. John Hopkins Gordon and Lorne (Tobique) 19 1889 - 1908 project that reflects who they are as artists, but we all know 38 The Rev. John McGiverne St. George 19 1848 - 1867 that an expected “formula” ex- The Rev. Chris Hayes is a musi- 39 The Rev. Alexander Bloomfield Murray Stanley 19 1891 - 1910 ists, to ensure profi tability and cian and rector of the Parish of popularity. (Sadly, the two are Quispamsis. APRIL 2010 THE NEW BRUNSWICK ANGLICAN / 7
I N T E R C E S S I O N S We are doing the right April Terry Buckle and the ministry team, ¶ 8: Parish of Richmond, (open in- ¶ 18: PRAY for The Nippon Sei Kai Archbishop Terry Buckle, Blanche cumbency). thing for the right reason (the Anglican Communion in Japan) and family. Claude, our Archbishop, ¶ 9: PRAY for The Anglican Church the Most Rev. Nathaniel Makoto William, George and Harold, retired of of Korea, the Rt. Rev. Solomon Uematsu, Primate of The Nippon bishops, and their families. Jongmo Yoon, Presiding Bishop of Where there is no vision the people perish. Sei Ko Kai & Bishop of Hokkaido. ¶ 26: Parish of Musquash, (open the Anglican Church of Korea & [Proverbs 29:18a] Archbishop Fred Hiltz, Primate, incumbency), Capt. Rob Marsh, Bishop of Busan. Archbishop Fred Anglican Church of Canada. Diocese interim. The Rev. David Plumer Hiltz, Primate, Anglican Church of efore her death in 1997, of Ho, Worawora Deanery the Rev. (retired). Canada. Diocese of Ho, Agbozune Jeanne Calment was Charels A. Tetteh, priest-in-charge, ¶ 27: Parish of the Nerepis and St. Deanery, the Rev. Canon George the Rt. Rev. Matthias Meduadues-Ba- John, the Ven. Vicars Hodge, the Rev. D. Asiamah, Rural Dean, the Rt. Bthe oldest living person dohu. Diocese of Yukon, Fort Nelson Michael Caines, assistant curate, the Rev. Matthias Meduadues-Badohu. whose age could be verifi ed by - St. Mary Magdalene, Toad River, Rev. Deacon Eleanor Dryden. Diocese Diocese of Yukon, communities of offi cial documentation. This Alaska Highway mile 150-506, the of Ho, Brother Clemence Ahun, dioc- Carmacks, & Keno, the Most Rev. remarkable French woman Rev. Dawn MacDonald and the Rev. esan catechist. Terry Buckle and the ministry team. claimed she owed her longev- Neville Critchlow; the Rev. Deacon ¶ 28: Parish of New Bandon, (open Archbishop Terry Buckle, Blanche Don Thompson, Lana Thompson incumbency) ROD BLACK???. The and family. Claude, our Archbishop, ity to chocolate, olive oil, and family, Glen Gough, licensed lay Rev. Dr. George Porter, director of William, George and Harold, retired and port wine. On her 120th minister, the Most Rev. Terry Buckle youth ministry. bishops, and their families. birthday celebration, someone and the ministry team, Archbishop ¶ 29: Parishes of Newcastle & Nelson, ¶ 10: Parish of Riverview, the Rev. asked her, “What is your vi- Terry Buckle, Blanche and family. the Ven. Richard Steeves. Diocese of Brent Ham. The Rev. Donald Rout- sion of the future?” Claude, our Archbishop, William, Ho, Sister Joyce Agbefu, diocesan ledge (on leave). George and Harold, retired bishops, catechist. ¶ 11: Parish of Rothesay, the Rev. With a twinkle in her eye, and their families. ¶ 30: Parish of New Maryland, the Canon Albert Snelgrove, the Rev. she replied, “Very brief.” ¶ 19: Parish of Madawaska. (St. John Rev. Canon Bruce McKenna. Jasmine Chandra, assistant curate. Let’s talk about vision. the Baptist Anglican/St. Paul’s MAY Diocese of Ho, Mr William Agbale- What are some of the “killer United shared ministry), the Rev. ¶ 1: Parish of Pennfield, the Rev. nyo, parochial catechist. phrases,” the things that The Ven. Richard Steeves Bob LeBlanc, priest-in-charge, the Canon Keith Osborne. ¶ 12: Parish of St. Andrews, the Rev. Archdeacon of Chatham Rev. Deacon Fran Bedell. Archbishop ¶ 2: PRAY for The Anglican Church Canon John Matheson. The Rev. people say to squelch new or Harold Nutter (retired). of Kenya, the Most Rev. Eliud Wabu- Canon John Sharpe (retired). innovative ideas, the poison From the Archdeacons ¶ 20: Parish of Marysville, the Rev. kala, Archbishop of Kenya & Bishop ¶ 13: Parish of St. Andrew’s Sunny darts that kill off a vision? Canon John Cathcart. Diocese of Ho, of All Saints Cathedral Diocese. Brae, (open incumbency). Diocese Here are ten: Our individual parishes are the Rev. Charles Anum Tetteh, priest- Archbishop Fred Hiltz, Primate, An- of Ho, Mr Hope Fiebor, parochial 1. Yes, but . . . also reaching out. One is bring- in-charge, Worawora Deanery. glican Church of Canada. Diocese of catechist. ¶ 21: Parishes of Maugerville & Oro- Ho, Kpando Deanery, the Rev. Canon ¶ 14: Parish of St. David & St. Patrick, 2. We’ve tried that before. ing in a speaker for a series of mocto, the Rev. Keith Howlett. Major Joseph K Bentum, rural dean, the Rt. the Rev. Canon John Matheson, 3. We haven’t got the manpower. talks and inviting the commu- John Organ, chaplain, St Luke’s Rev. Matthias Meduadues-Badohu. priest-in-charge. 4. Don’t rock the boat! nity at large to attend. Another Chapel, CFB Gagetown. Diocese of Yukon, Carcross, Tagish, ¶ 15: Parish of St. George, the Rev. 5. It’s too far ahead of the times. is working on the program ¶ 22: Parish of Millidgeville, the Rev. Johnson’s Crossing, St. Saviour’s, Mary Anne Langmaid. 6. Get a committee to look into it. “Every one — Win one,” asking Canon Alvin Westgate, the Rev. the Rev. David Pritchard & family, ¶ 16: Anglican Communion Sunday Canon Brian Campion, the Rev. Paul Teslin - St. Philips, the Most Rev. (This day may the observed at any- 7. You have got to be kidding. God to put a person in our path McCracken, honorary assistants. Terry Buckle and the ministry team. time in the year) A hymn of glory 8. It’s not in the budget. for us to get to know better Diocese of Ho, Justice Richardson Archbishop Terry Buckle, Blanche let us sing new songs throughout the 9. It will be more trouble than and get that person involved Komla Macarphuy, seminarian. and family. Claude, our Archbishop, world shall ring Christ, by a road be- it’s worth. in Bible study and church. If ¶ 23: Parish of Minto & Chipman, the William, George and Harold, retired fore untrod Ascendeth to the throne 10. It’s all right in theory, but … we all make it a priority to get Rev. Philip Pain. bishops, and their families. of God. Alleluia. Colorado - (USA) the ¶ 24: Parish of Moncton, the Rev. ¶ 3: Parish of Portland, the Rev. Eileen Rt. Rev. Robert O’Neill. Archbishop Most of us are old enough one more person to church to Chris VanBuskirk. Irish. The Rev. Paul Ranson, Anglican Fred Hiltz, Primate, Anglican Church to remember the Anglican get right with God and grow ¶ 25: PRAY for the Episcopal Church South End Ministry, Saint John. of Canada. Diocese of Ho, Worawora decade of evangelism. It failed in faith, the church will grow. in Jerusalem and the Middle East, the ¶ 4: Parish of Prince William, (open Deanery the Rev. Father Charels for a number of reasons but Even if there is an 80 per cent Most Rev. Dr. Mouneer Hanna Ani, incumbency) the Rev. Neville Chee- A. Tetteh, priest-in-charge, the Rt. chiefl y because we were trying failure rate, that is still 20 per president bishop, Jerusalem & the seman, interim priest-in-charge. Dio- Rev. Matthias Meduadues-Badohu. Middle East & Bishop in Egypt with cese of Ho, Brother Felix Atta Boakye Diocese of Yukon, Atlin - St. Martin, to do the right thing for all the cent growth. North Africa and the Horn of Africa. (in training), diocesan catechist. the Rev. Deacon Vera Kirkwood and wrong reasons. We were trying Yet another parish is look- Archbishop Fred Hiltz, primate, An- ¶ 5: Parish of Quispamsis, the Rev. family, Dorothy Odian, licensed lay to fi ll the pews to improve our ing at ways to re-establish and glican Church of Canada. Diocese of Chris Hayes. The Rev. Ronald Rippin minister, the Most Rev. Terry Buckle fi nancial situation. maintain contact with those Ho, Cathedral Deanery, the Very Rev. (retired). and the ministry team. Archbishop The Nicodemus Project can who claim to be Anglican but Simon K. Abler, Dean of Ho, the Rt. ¶ 6: Parish of Renforth, the Rev. Eric Terry Buckle, Blanche and family. Rev. Matthias Meduadues-Badohu. Phinney, the Rev. Canon Ed Coleman, Claude, our Archbishop, William, work because fi rst and fore- are not connected with the Diocese of Yukon, Watson Lake - St. pastoral assistant. Diocese of Ho, George and Harold, retired bishops, most it is about discipleship church. Other ideas being dis- John the Baptist, Lower Post, Swift Mrs Christiana Asamoah, parochial and their families. — “Proclaiming the Gospel of cussed include friendship evan- River, Telegraph Creek — St. Aidan, catechist ¶ 17: Parish of St. James, Moncton, open Jesus Christ for the making gelism, using prayer breakfasts Dease Lake, Glenora, Tim Liverton, ¶ 7: Parish of Restigouche, (open incumbency. Canon Fred Scott, dioc- of disciples.” But we have to and social events like sports licensed lay minister, the Most Rev. incumbency). esan treasurer & Synod offi ce staff. make it work. We have to start nights in our halls where social at the parish level and it is up times present the opportunity to each parish to come up with to invite people to Bible studies a workable plan by June and and other things, and eventu- What is a canon of the church? have the plan up and running ally fully involving people in by the end of the year. the parish life. he Anglican Church has offi cer of the cathedral, an ex The Nicodemus Project gives There are things we might some ‘different’ defi ni- offi cio member of all diocesan us the opportunity to design a have to change — music, the Ttions for some common committees and bodies, and, if plan that fi ts our own parish way we welcome visitors, the words, like “canon.” When one the offi ce of bishop is vacant situation. The diocese also has time of our worship service and of our priests became a canon or the bishop is incapaci- resource people to work with anything else that could make a number of years ago one of tated, the dean acts as chair of parishes that need assistance us more welcoming. his parishioners found (or, I Synod, Diocesan Council and with visioning and planning. We might try to have people suspect, made) a two-foot high the Cathedral Chapter subject The goal is for us to al- from another faith traditions replica of the sort of cannon to the constitution and to any low the Holy Spirit to work visit and give honest assess- used to shoot things and dis- honourary. That being said, the other provisions of the canons. through us to make disciples. ments as to how they were played it on the church steps dean does call on canons from The bishop, of course, is We are doing the right thing welcomed to our parishes, what the following Sunday. time to time to preach and/or entitled (after giving the dean for the right reason. parts of the service drew them There are two churchy conduct Choral Evensong, reasonable notice) to use the Parishes throughout the closer to God, and what parts meanings of the word canon: 1. mid-week services in Lent or cathedral for all episcopal acts diocese are going through they found diffi cult to under- law of the church; 2. a person other special services that do or diocesan meetings, and for the visioning process and stand. (lay or clergy) appointed by the not confl ict with clergy canons’ confi rmation, ordination and on through various plans The bottom lines is — noth- bishop to the Cathedral Advi- regular parish duties. Canons other celebrations. The bishop of action for their parishes. ing will be accomplished sory Chapter and assigned a are also entitled to wear the also normally celebrates and Our deanery meetings have without a lot of prayer. There is seat in the canon stalls of the diocesan crest on their black preaches in his cathedral on discussed several plans for an much to be done; we cannot do cathedral. scarves. Christmas Day, Easter Sunday, archdeaconry mission project it all. But God can do it if we let The Cathedral Advisory But who or what is a dean? Ascension Day and Pentecost. — from sharing resources him work through us. Chapter is different from the Our Dean of Fredericton is a Everything else is the dean’s and developing a regional “Paul planted, Apollos Cathedral Chapter, which is clergy person appointed by the responsibility. approach to outreach through watered, but God gave the the corporation responsible for bishop, usually after consul- I am certain many of you newspapers or radio. Although growth.” [1 Corinthians 2:6] the maintenance and manage- tation with the Cathedral have questions about “things we decided the approach and ment of, in our case, Christ Advisory Committee, for the Anglican.” Please feel free material we had were not Church Cathedral. That group care/cure of the souls of the to ask. I will do my best to going to give us the desired The Ven. Richard Steeves is is similar to a parish vestry. cathedral congregation, just answer in this space and results, we made progress priest & rector of the Parishes Advisory Chapter meetings as the incumbent in a parish promise not to mention your because we moved on to of Newcastle & Nelson, priest- are very rare, for informa- has the care/cure of the souls name! Contact me at
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Despite initial travel set-backs, eight members of the Cathedral Puppeteers spent spring break in Belize again this year, doing puppet shows and teaching puppetry, as well as building relationships and book shelves for classrooms, primarily in St. Hilda’s School. The group also ministered at St. Barnabas School and St. Ignatius High School. All three of these schools are in San Ignatio, near the Guatemalan border. On the fi nal day in the country, the group presented for a Sunday school and as part of the worship at the Anglican cathedral in Belize City. In the picture above Lionel Hayter and friends enjoy some fun in the In the photo above, Alyssa Hayter tutors a student in reading. Watch for more photos and details about sun. It would appear that on this trip the puppeteers were blessed this mission trip in future editions of The New Brunswick Anglican. (The photo of Alyssa was taken by the children as much as the children were blessed by the by Lionel, the photo of Lionel was taken by Alyssa.) puppeteers. II’m’m curious,curious, GGeorgeeorge … What do you think about the spirituality of Lost?
o say that Lost ~ hate while a good introduction to “God has nothing to do with doesn’t seem to behave like it or, as I do, love it ~ some basic themes, it fails to it.” we want, God gets our angry Thas set new standards plumb the exquisite depths of In a particularly telling wrath. Even atheists resort to for TV programming is an spirituality in the experience. and humorous scene dur- this kind of blame-the-divine understatement. Some have So where to start? There ing the period of apparently stance. said that it has created a are some overt references uncontrollable, random and It all raises diffi cult and new program genre. With- to religion and faith, and it sudden time-space shifts, Saw- intriguing questions of the out doubt, it’s hands down is tempting to begin there. yer utters a shout of “Thank relationship between God the most complex, intricate Sub-themes of the confl icts you, God!” when delivered and evil/pain, of the nature and gripping show I’ve ever spirituality. Characters, between faith and reason, from disaster in the nick of of God’s presence/involve- participated in. I don’t just whose names very often science and religion, philoso- time. Immediately after the ment in our world and our “watch” Lost; I experience allude to famous scientists, phy and theology, as well as shift, however, when he is lives. Perhaps John Locke (the it – I started the series near literary characters or philoso- theism verses atheism run translated into a small canoe character, not the philoso- the end of January and was phers, manage not to become throughout, but I’ll return to in a raging sea storm, he pher) sums it up best when completely caught up with all types but real, complex people that in another episode. shouts up to the sky: “I take Jack asks him why he fi nds it fi ve-plus seasons by the end who wrestle realistically with For now I just want to take that back!” so easy to believe. Locke re- of February. their “lostness.” So many big note of an unlikely character While the humour is great, sponds: “It’s never been easy.” Among the many appeal- questions and complex ideas with which to begin: Sawyer the incident also captures an ing aspects of Lost is the are twined together that I (a.k.a. James Ford). The Saw- aspect of an all too common * Chris Sealy, The Gospel brilliantly complex weaving can’t fi nd a way to answer yer we see is fi ercely indepen- human experience to which according to Lost, Nashville: together of philosophy, psy- questions about the spiritual- dent and hostile. His famous I have referred in previous Thomas Nelson, 2009. chology, science (especially ity of the Lost experience in a glare is indicative of deep articles as “wrestling with theoretical physics), technolo- simple way. anger ~ and for good reasons. God.” When things are going gy, art and literature, history, I picked up a book, The His hostility extends to God. well, and God seems to do The Rev. Dr. George Porter is mythology, mystery, religion Gospel according to Lost *, Whenever anyone references what we want, we’re all about diocesan Canon for Youth and and, running throughout, hoping that might help but, divinity, Sawyer is apt to quip: happy thanks. When God director of youth action.
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Summer is coming and the two diocesan youth camps are gearing up for the season —staff is hired and programs Find youth are in place. Several young people, including the summer 2010 staff, participated in the Camp Brookwood annual news and meeting held at St. Luke’s in Woodstock on March 13. Left to right they are Sam Smith, Scott McKinnon (director) events and Sam Kelley. on-line at nbay.ca