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Bishop offered the benediction at the regimental funeral for Constables Sara Burns and Robb Costello on Aug.18 at the Aitken Centre in Fredericton. The two Fredericton Police Force officers, plus civilians Bobbie Lee Wright and Donald Robichaud, were shot and killed outside an apartment complex on the north side of the city Aug. 10 in a shocking tragedy that stunned the city, province and country. Anglicans stand with a community in mourning

By Gisele McKnight to be in the city and was still on ringing, and in fact, it rang all side Drive. Although organizers followed up with the bishop vacation, Bishop David Edwards afternoon with requests for had no idea if anyone would afterwards that evening and the Just after dawn on Friday, Aug. felt the need to be in Fredericton interviews — from national and show up, the building was full by next day seeking his opinion 10, four people were murdered that day. regional media outlets. 7 p.m. on the vigil and the state of the on the north side of Fredericton, Shortly after he arrived, he The bishop offered words About 200 people, includ- community. two of whom were members of crafted a press release noting the of encouragement, support ing two dozen members of The Rev. Paul Ranson opened the Fredericton Police Force. terrible events of the day, and and sympathy on CBC News the media (national, regional the service with these words: Constables Sara Burns and Robb advising that everyone who felt (national), CTV news (national) and local) attended the vigil, “Tonight we are sharing our Costello, and Donnie Robichaud the need for support or prayer and CBC radio (New Bruns- and CBC streamed it live on grief together. We like to think and Bobbie Lee Wright died in was welcome to join him for a wick). its website. There was a vast we’re individuals, but when trag- an apartment complex parking prayer vigil that evening. The vigil was held at St. John amount of media coverage of the edy strikes, we come together for lot on Brookside Drive. Soon after the press release the Evangelist Church, just vigil that night and into the next Although he hadn’t planned was sent out, the phone began around the corner from Brook- day. Three more media outlets Vigil continued on page 2 2 / The New Brunswick Anglican october 2018

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CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: Dorothy Shephard, centre, and other MLAs light candles during the Friday night vigil; the congregation with their lit candles sing and pray; Musicians Alexandra Page and Catherine McKenna; the Rev. Paul Ranson opened the vigil by saying it’s best to be together during tragedy.

‘Tonight our hearts ache’

Vigil continued from page 1 been greatly affected, and of and to lift up the name of Jesus course God’s solidarity with us,” throughout it all. healing.” he said. “That light is hard to see • • • mcknight photos Several people offered read- tonight, but as a minister of the On the day of the funeral, ings, including Pastor Brian De- Christian gospel, I can say God Saturday, Aug. 18, Bishop David Long, a United Church minister is here with us.” was interviewed by CTV na- serving in Stanley. He noted that Prayers were said for the tional news before the service. among his congregation are the dead, their families, fellow police The bishop was asked to mother-in-law and father-in-law officers and first responders, for participate in the regimental of slain officer Sara Burns. the community and the prov- funeral. He sat on the platform “Tonight our hearts ache,” he ince, and for all those affected during the service and prayed said. by the events of the morning. the benediction. Brian and others read from Many tears were shed during Deadline for news and photos the book of Ecclesiastes, the the service, a raw reminder of • • • for the November edition of the Psalms, and the Gospel of John. the trauma the community was Aug. 10 press release from New Brunswick Anglican is Oct. 1. Alexandra Page, with Cath- experiencing. Bishop David Edwards: Send submissions to gmcknight@ erine McKenna, sang several “We lift up the families and “Today a terrible event oc- diofton.ca songs and led the congregation friends of the loved ones who curred in our city which will in singing, including Abide With have died, to remember them have an impact on many people Me, Amazing Grace (My Chains before God,” said Paul. “So often for some time to come. Are Gone), and How Deep The it is in the quietness that God As bishop of Fredericton, I Father’s Love For Us. speaks. It is in the quietness that wish to extend my condolences Bishop David noted that God heals.” to the families of those affected. several years ago while he was Among the attendees were The Fredericton Police Force at Stone Church in Saint Bishop Robert Harris, bishop works hard to protect us every John, he arrived at Saint John of the Catholic Diocese of Saint day, and today, I suggest that www.anglican.nb.ca Regional Hospital to comfort the John; pastors from the local we, as a community, lift them up Official Publication of the family of a person who’d died in United and Baptist churches; in our prayers and thoughts. I A SECTION OF THE ANGLICAN JOURNAL a car crash. several MLAs; many priests personally express my gratitude “I felt totally useless, as I do and Anglicans from the area; as for their service to us. The Rt. Rev. David Edwards bishop and Publisher today,” he said. “Someone said well as people who live near the At times like this, we as a city Gisele McKnight editor that sometimes all we can do is shooting and members of the and a province need to draw stand together in the darkness.” community simply needing a together for mutual support and Published 10 times per year. Price of subscription $10.00 Before the service, the bishop place to focus their grief. comfort. I encourage people to had arranged dozens of tea light Bishop Harris closed the gather in places that are sacred Please send news and photo submissions to candles in the shape of the Greek service in prayer. The church to them to pray and remember. 115 Church St., Fredericton, NB E3B 4C8 letters Alpha and Omega. remained open for anyone who To that end, the Parish Phone: 506-459-1801; E-mail: [email protected] As the congregation lit the wanted to stay and talk or pray. Church of St. John the Evange- Please send subscription renewals and changes of address to: candles they were given, he It was a terrible day for all list, at 75 Main Street in Freder- The New Brunswick Anglican invited them to come to the altar involved, but the Parish of icton, will host a prayer vigil at c/o Anglican Journal Circulation Dept., 80 Hayden St, Toronto, Ont. to light the tea lights as well. Douglas & Nashwaaksis and 7 p.m. this evening, to which all M4Y 3G2 “These candles represent the the diocese were blessed to have are invited. Everyone who feels light of our solidarity — with been able to provide mourners affected or in need of support at Printed & mailed in North York, Ontario By Webnews Printing Inc. each other, with those who have with a space and time to grieve, this time is welcome.” october 2018 The New Brunswick Anglican / 3

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p r i n c i p a l This is the hope we have e n g a g e m e n t s September 30 arly on the morning of * Parishes of Aug. 10, life in the City Waterford and of Fredericton and in our Eprovince took another shift. St. Mark Two civilians, Bobbie Lee Wright and Donnie Robichaud, Parish of along with two police officers, Westmorland - Sara Burns and Robb Costello, were shot and killed on the Anniversary north side of Fredericton. celebration Four years ago, three RCMP officers were gunned down in October 2 Moncton. Bishop’s Counsel Such events give us the sense that life is not as safe as it was October 3 and make us realize that these mcknight photo things are not confined to south Pre-Synod of the border. The Friday night vigil just hours after the shootings in Fredericton Town Hall - swers, because as we are remind- Tragic incidents like these, drew many who sought out a place to find hope and understanding St. Stephen especially when they involve ed by St. Paul in 1 Corinthians after a tragic day in Fredericton. police officers, often imprint 13: 12: themselves into our memories. “Now we see through a glass October 7 I clearly remember the shoot- darkly…”. Through this unclear St. Helen’s, ing of Superintendent Gerald mirror we are able to see hints Licford Richardson in Blackpool, Eng- and shadows of what is truly the land back in 1971. It shocked the case, but we have to trust. in the Aitken Centre, I found entered space and time in a par- whole country at the time. Again, as Paul tells us in Bishop Harris’ words helpful, ticular place in a particular era, October 13 His killer said in court, “I will Romans 8: 38-39: “… I am but since the shootings, I have but there has never been a time See Through the see his face in my mind every convinced that neither death, felt the need to speak about how when the Son did not exist. Scriptures - St. day. He just kept coming. He nor life, nor angels, nor rulers, we begin to gain some under- As He is outside space and was too brave.” nor things present, nor things to standing of God in situations time, the fact that He lived in James, Moncton Richardson was posthumous- come, nor powers, nor height, like these — incidents when space and time is part of his ly awarded the George Cross, nor depth, nor anything else death or suffering appear to stalk eternal being and not limited October 14 Britain’s highest honour for civil- in all creation, will be able to the land. to the period during and after * Parish of ian bravery. separate us from the love of God To use a couple of theological His 33 years on earth, but has its Bathurst The apparent randomness of in Christ Jesus our Lord.” concepts, there is a transcendent impact in the being of God for tragedies lead us to ask some of In his sermon at the regimen- and immanent aspect to such all eternity. the deeper questions of life. The tal funeral of the two constables, situations. Transcendent means The result of this is that the October 18-20 following was shouted to one of the Roman Catholic Bishop of that God is over all; he is beyond whole of God understands the National Trust our clergy across the street on Saint John, Robert Harris, told the beginning and the end. He whole of us and can fully iden- Conference, the day of the shootings: “Why us that as with all of us, the sees all things, at all times, in all tify with everything, good and did your God allow this to hap- victims of this crime had been creation. bad, which happens to us. Fredericton pen?” loved into existence by God. Immanence has to do with The teaching of scripture is The person did not want an There is no time when they or the presence of God within that God is with us in our suffer- October 20 answer at that time, but wanted we have not been loved by God, creation. God is both of these at ing and joy. Archdeaconry to express anger at what had and God was aware of what hap- all times. Bishop Harris is quite correct of Chatham happened, and who can blame pened on that day. Was it part of The most obvious example of in his assertion of God loving us him? God’s plan and purpose? immanence is the Incarnation of into being and that he was with We do not know the whys No. Human decision and Jesus, but it is vastly more than those who died in Fredericton as October 21 and wherefores of the events in agency were responsible, but that — the Spirit of God, the they transitioned into eternity. * Parish of Fredericton yet. We presume God was present and under- Holy Spirit, inhabits the whole This is the hope we have. Newcastle- that some sort of explanation stood. of creation all the time. will come out in court, but it The bishop went on to say In our Christian understand- Nelson- may not. there is no doubt in his mind ing of God, we have the idea Hardwicke Even if it does, will it answer that Jesus stood with the victims of the Godhead, God as one in the deeper questions around as they died — that he would three and three in one, Father, October 23 such an incident — people shot have had a conversation with Son and Holy Spirit. 12-12-12 when going about their daily them. This is a completely harmo- business on a sunny summer We cannot know what was nious relationship based upon morning. said, but there is no doubt that mutual love and action. October 25-30 As the Church, we have to be Christ was there, because noth- Therefore, we have this image House of Bishops able to provide comfort in the ing can separate us from the love of God as total love dwelling in- midst of events such as these. of God. side and outside space and time. David Edwards is November 3 We cannot give watertight an- On that Saturday afternoon Jesus, the Incarnate Son, Diocesan Bishop of Fredericton. Diocesan Synod

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WHEN YOU ... listen with all your heart • honour your elders • encourage young people to take over the church often and loudly • choose good over evil • welcome the stranger • write the government about the issues that matter • invite a co-worker to church • help your dad do housework • get messy with your Sunday school kids • say “Thank you Lord” and mean it • Tweet your blessings one by one • introduce your grandchildren to nature • read and share God’s word • ...THEN YOU ARE LIVING THE MARKS OF MISSION www.anglican.ca/marks 4 / The New Brunswick Anglican october 2018

s t m i c h a e l’ s y o u t h c o n f e r e n c e St. Michael’s enjoys a successful conference

By Gisele McKnight

St. Michael’s Youth Conference is like an annual family reunion. Joel Robinson, 17, comes from Sackville. Raphael Chip- man, 15, comes from Halifax. Sue Careless comes from Toron- to. And Caleb and Hope Twin- matskio come from Uganda, by way of Pennfield. They and many others gather each summer late in August at Camp Wildwood near Buc- touche to study and teach, renew friendships, play games and have fun. Sue Careless photo “You see people year after year,” said Raphael. “It’s kind of like a family. I first came with a friend and I keep on coming.” Joel has been a conferee, as they are called, for six years, and before that, he was a house kid — the child of a staff member invited along for the week. “It’s a good community,” he Sue Careless photo said. “I’ve been here a long time and have made friends.” SMYC, in its 32nd year, is an TOP LEFT: Organizer Kevin Anglican gathering for young Stockall gets doused during a Christians ages 13 to 19. The water game. conferees sign up for courses, TOP RIGHT: Damilola many of which would make Adebayo, 13, of Halifax, after adults a bit envious. the successful completion of a “I’m really jealous of these water game. students, these conferees,” said RIGHT: Instructor Sue Careless, Samuel Landry, 21, a counsellor conferees and staff during one who only discovered SMYC last of the classes. year. “I wish I’d had something LEFT: Samuel Landry, Joel like St. Michael’s as a child.” Robinson and Raphael COURSES: Chipman. • Who do you say that I am? How the Church came to understand the divinity of Jesus mcknight photo and why it’s essential for our lives, taught by the Rev. Terence Chandra • “They Loved not their Lives…”: the Role of the Uganda Martyrs in the Development of the Church in East Africa, taught by the Rev. Caleb Twina- matsiko look at some recent arguments tant to modern day, making it tradition and in the province of “This year is a bit of a transi- • “Handling Holy Things” made by populist atheists and practical, and they present it in a New Brunswick.” tion,” he said. “Some long-time – What’s in and what’s out: how how they quickly unravel when digestible manner.” This is the second year for members have stepped away and the books of the Bible came to tested by faith, logic, and simple “One of my favourite classes Caleb, who attended in 2015 others have come on — Terence us; and can we put our trust debate, taught by the Rev. Chris is ‘The Renewal of Creation.’ with his wife, Hope. Back then, Chandra and Chris Ketch. in them, taught by Dr. Bruce Hayes Professor Grant holds it outside,” they lived in Uganda where Ca- “There are four classes that Robertson • The Renewal of Creation: a said Raphael. leb worked at Bishop McAllister are completely new that have • See through the Scriptures: look at the Christian under- Samuel, a university student College, but they’ve since moved never been taught here before.” a fascinating introduction to standing of the environment, studying the classics, has a real to Canada. Caleb is the priest in A teacher at heart and by the New Testament, taught by taught by Dr. Andrew Grant appreciation for what young the Parish of Pennfield. training, Bishop David was on Bishop David Edwards • Diving Into Baptism – Re- people are being exposed to at “This is something we’ve been staff again this year. He makes • Introduction to Prayer: how membering the Waters in a Dry SMYC. talking about since 2015,” said sure his calendar is clear to allow do we worship, know, and serve Land, taught by the Rev. Chris “I just got out of a course, and Caleb, adding Hope is a house him the week to attend. Why? the God of heaven and earth? Ketch here middle schoolers are learn- mother this year, and their teen- “Because it gives me an op- taught by author Sue Careless • “The Cross and the Sword” ing about the Council of Nicea aged children are conferees. portunity to get to know the kids • So just what is the – How do Christians live out that I took in university,” he said. “They’re enjoying all the in the diocese and beyond, and Church: it’s more than just a their faith in a violent world? “This level of exposure to Chris- activities,” said Caleb. “It’s been it’s an opportunity to relax with building in the centre of town… Taught by the Rev. Dr. Ross tian tradition, through the Daily an excellent experience for them colleagues as well,” he said. but what exactly is it? taught by Hebb Offices, the Eucharist and the to be here.” But the highlight, he said, is author Sue Careless “The courses are great,” said courses, is so exciting. I’m grate- The Rev. Canon Kevin Stock- always the fierce competition • A Strong Defence: Bad Joel. “They do a good job of ap- ful for how rooted St. Michael’s all, an organizer, noted a few during water basketball! Arguments made by Atheists: A plying all the theology impor- is in the Christian Anglican changes. october 2018 october 2018 The New Brunswick Anglican / 5

d e p l o y m e n t Greetings from the Nile Major Andres Campos and POC (point of contact) for all his wife, Monique, live in Oro- negotiations; normally before mocto with their five children. approaching a checkpoint I take Both are members of the Ca- a patrol boat ahead of the con- nadian Armed Forces and they voy to negotiate the passage and/ worship at Christ Church Cathe- or coordinate an inspection. dral. Andres has been deployed The other military guys are to Malakal, South Sudan, as a from the Bangladesh Navy Ma- Military Liaison Officer. rine Unit. Their main task is the In South Sudan, a largely security of the barges, as such Christian country, Andres lives they dictate the daily routine, next door to a Protection of including speed, distances, desti- Civilians (PoC) camp — es- nations and order of march. sentially a refugee camp with The Bangladeshi guys pro- approximately 27,000 people. vided the meals. Lots of spicy South Sudan is a very new coun- and flavorful food. I definitely try, having split from Sudan in enjoyed it. The truth is that I 2011 and gone through a recent really ate well. Their diet is rice civil war. The small camp where and lentils-based. Andres lives is next to the Nile The big bonus —I didn’t have River. to cook myself! There’s a small Here is a story he sent to the kitchen on the barge. It’s amaz- Rev. Canon Major Chris VanBus- ing what Navy cooks can do! kirk, rector of St. Georges in the There is no doubt in my andres campos photos Parish of Moncton, and a re- mind we have had a successful servist army chaplain. Chris also operation. I think we have been happens to be deployed at the effective simply based on good same time, although elsewhere. communication. Andres kindly gave permission Cooperation and trust are key for his story to be published. in even the most simple tasks. CLOCKWISE FROM TOP As an example, when we got to LEFT: The view from atop Chris, a major checkpoint (this being the barge; The goats had to Things are going well. Al- a bit of a long stop with tricky be safely secured in a vehicle though I’m still getting settled, navigation on small canals into on the barge because at night I’ve been on a various patrols town), the question came up snakes sometimes climb up, already. from the Barge and Navy crews said Andres; View of the barge Not sure if I mentioned it to if it would be possible for me to during sunset on the Nile you, but I ended up volunteering visit the market while in the vil- River; Andres with his goat to escort a supply barge on the lage and buy a couple of goats/ purchases. river Nile from Malakal (north) sheep in anticipation of the down to Bor (south). The trip celebrations of Eid. takes two weeks or so, so I’ve I respectfully accepted to lead been off the grid for a bit. the shopping expedition and Overall, this has been one was handed 15k South Suda- of the best things I’ve done in nese pounds (about $75), with South Sudan but to be fair, the instructions to make sure they work I’ve been doing in Malakal were males with small scrotums. definitely prepared me for it. I have to tell you, I was very The trip can be a challenging happy with the veterinarian and rewarding experience for lecture I received on my pre-de- any Military Liaison Officer. ployment training in Kingston! The variety of route check- There I was, in the middle some haggling, some laughs and trust are essential. (father, I’m assuming) gestured points and conditions on the of a herd of goats and sheep as- lots of handshakes, we walked While visiting another small to him that it was okay. barge will test your ability to sessing my purchase under the away with two goats for 15k SSP. checkpoint I had a humbling So I open it and gave it to demonstrate/exercise the “liai- watchful eye of two Bangladeshi We got back on the tree canoe, moment. the kid. He took a bite and said son” aspects of your job. soldiers. then the patrol boat and finally As I was walking over to meet something. The man asked me How you conduct yourself will All I could do was try to on the main barge with the ani- with the checkpoint officials, what it was. I said chocolate. earn the respect and trust of the remember what we were taught mals. a man and boy were head- The man then replied, ‘The crews and communities you visit. to look for in these animals to When we arrived, my pur- ing towards my direction. We kid never had chocolate, he says No situation is the same. Even make sure they were healthy and chase was inspected by a very exchanged hellos in Arabic and is good.’ before we started dealing with of course, males with small scro- anticipating panel of judges shook hands. That’s when it hit me: we take the government troops or those tums (not even thinking about which I’m sure were more expe- The kid was about four or so much for granted in our busy in opposition at the checkpoints, price at this point)! rienced than me in goat/sheep five, a bit shy at first. After all, lives that sometimes we forget to there is a requirement to build a Anyway, I picked four selection. here is this foreign guy dressed slow down and be thankful for cohesive team on the barges. animals as my strategy, but the After a brief, silent pause and up in military gear talking to all the blessings we have been There are 54 souls on board asking price was 10,500 SSP handling of the animals, there him. given. (civilians and military). It is each! (You should have seen were high fives all around and I happened to remember I All in all, the job is busy, the essential that everyone knows the soldiers’ faces —what is this celebratory tea — thank the had a chocolate bar from one of security situation varies day to what are the main effort, tasks guy doing?) That’s when the real good Lord! my ration packs in my back- day, but the truth is the majority and endstate for each day. work/negotiations started! Like I said, even on the pack. I took it out and offered of the people are happy we are As the MLO, I’m the single To make the story short, after simplest tasks, cooperation and to the boy. The man with him here. 6 / The New Brunswick Anglican october 2018

b i s h o p’ s r e v i e w Bishop’s annual performance review

The following represents am realistic about how people excerpts from Bishop David will respond. Edwards’ annual performance review, undertaken in the David is forward looking spring by two lay people, one and sees the need for transfor- cleric, one archdeacon, one staff mational change in our dio- member, one Diocesan Council cese. The challenge is working lay member, one member of the within a group that is highly broader community, the Pri- adverse to change and to have mate, as well as the bishop. In people who can capably assist keeping with Diocesan policies, him with the proper skill set. the intent of the review is to The only entity in the diocese assess the bishop’s performance, that seems to be thinking 2 or recognize achievements and 5 years down the road is our identify areas in which further bishop. work is recommended. Bishop Edwards’ response is first, fol- 5a. Bishop David’s major ac- lowed by some of the responses complishments this past year. from those who participated • The Bishop’s Charge this year. • Appointment of a Parish Development Officer 1. Is Bishop David actually do- • Transition of treasurer ing what his job description • Numerous parish develop- or expectations indicate? Ex- ments. e.g. mission plain the major components • Getting a mentor of his responsibilities. • BELLS • Being the Chief Shepherd to • Clergy Day on Assisted Dy- both clergy and laity in the Di- ing ocese. This is diffused through He definitely has the gift of responsibilities? The leadership aspects in the clergy in the parishes. “humility.” He is very much a • There are no real changes particular. I am becoming less He has a tremendous heart • Knowing what is happen- man of the people and does which need to be made. The and less confident in my abil- for and commitment to the ing in the parishes et al to the not put himself above others in weighting of different aspects ity to question people about poor. In walking through the degree I am able. the church. That is his nature. needs to be shifted. their performance. I feel I have poorest area last fall, it was • Dealing with issues as they Given his punishing sched- become “gun-shy.” clear he knew the neighbour- arise in parishes and else- ule, it has surprised me on The “job description” • In addition the ability to hood. He knew the people. He where. occasion how discerning he is (which it is not) found in the resolve difficult situations in knew many by name! And they • Leading worship and con- of some of the features of the service of ordination is fine, particular parishes seems to knew him! firming candidates on a weekly diocese or the synod staffing but our bishop has taken on fail me. David led the 136th Dioc- basis. that are so fundamental that far more than is required or esan Synod which was one of • Teaching and preaching. they tend just to be taken as expected. David has the kind of mind the most well received synods • The development of strategic given. The changes that may be and heart required for this in recent history. The bishop’s plans and ideas. The bishop has focused the needed are not to the work that ministry. He has a deep love introduction of “BELLS” may • Interaction with other bish- diocese to the need for people is being done but to how those for Christ and his Church. have for the first time really ops. to know Jesus and that as a around the bishop can assist He loves the Anglican Way as focused our diocese on what • Chairing and/or participating Diocese we must reach the with the day-to-day time con- untidy as it can sometimes be. mission is all about and how in many types of meetings. poor, the sick, the suffering, suming matters and perceived He stands on scripture, reason, it can become an integral part • Visiting clergy and others. and those who have lost hope. parish crises so as to free up and tradition. of life. David provides leadership David to pastor the clergy and He is, it is no secret, an Within the National House David is living out his aptly. He guards the faith, people of our diocese. evangelical! He is proud of Bishops, David is highly promises to God and the ordains clergy and is a faithful An example of this might be of that identity. But he has respected for his eagerness Church in the Office of Bishop pastor and wholesome exam- moving things off the bishop’s an enormous respect for to learn, his contributions to in a good way. He is, to quote ple for the church. However, desk to the archdeacons and the breadth of the Anglican conversations covering a wide the Prayer Book, “modest, he has gone far beyond these regional deans or reworking Tradition and works well range of topics, and his com- humble and constant in his la- simple descriptions. job descriptions of present with people across the whole mitment to respectful dialogue bours.” And further to all this, He has developed a God- diocesan staff. Much of David’s spectrum! across deep differences of it is pretty evident that David, led vision for what the diocese time is spent on administra- At times, he could show theological conviction. for the most part, enjoys his needs — how it must adapt tion and on intervening when more discretion with his use of David shows restraint re: ministry. to changing times in order to things go awry. humour. the Shediac campground busi- He has been a “true shep- expand the Kingdom — and This is very draining and ness. herd who feeds and governs he is determined to pull us into keeps him from the most 4. Does Bishop David have He hosted Indigenous the flock.” This is exemplified this next phase. important tasks at hand: the ability to plan for the bishop Mark MacDonald and in his annual pilgrimages to I believe he well knows that inspiring, leading, guiding and future, be realistic, organize, attended Sacred Encounter: A the archdeaconries. to carry on as we have is not shepherding us into a new era and share plans and visions Symposium Towards Rec- David is “wise as a teacher.” an option if we wish to survive, with a new vision. with others effectively? How onciliation, at St. Stephen’s I have had the privilege to par- thrive and bring others to is this demonstrated? (If not, University. ticipate in lay reader training Christ. 3. Are his gifts, talents, and what do I feel would be help- He led the events surround- and he is indeed an engaging training what the Synod ful?) ing the death of Archbishop and compelling teacher. The 2. What changes are needed need? How is this demon- • I have the ability to plan as is . entire training program for lay in the job description in order strated? (If not, what do I seen through the development Nearly every Sunday will readers has flourished under to provide a more accurate need to encourage?) of Bishop’s Charges etc. I can his leadership. description of the bishop’s • In general I think they do. also share plans effectively and Review continued on page 7 october 2018 october 2018 The New Brunswick Anglican / 7

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Grand Bay-Westfield’s Play Park Project nears the half-way mark in fundraising

It has been a busy year for Saint John Community Foun- members of the Church of the dation awarded the project Resurrection in the Parish of a Smart & Caring grant of Ruth Gorlick the Nerepis & St. John. $20,000. Smart & Caring Fundraising for the Play grants are given to non-profit Park Project has kept many groups that are working to volunteers busy in the parish. meet a genuine need within Gorlick retires The Play Park Project their community. involves completing the back The Play Park Team is By Gisele McKnight space of the church building grateful, and frankly a little with an indoor play park that overwhelmed with all the sup- Ruth Gorlick is 84, and she will be open to the public daily. port we have received from the figures it’s time, after 19 years, Estimates to complete this community for this project. to give up the title of secretary- work came to $650,000, which This community support, treasurer of the Pickett Scovil was a daunting number in the combined with internal dona- Memorial Fund. early days of the project. tions, now brings the fundrais- “I was an ACW member However, the Church of ing total up to $310,000. and I think somebody just the Resurrection has received We are incredibly close to twisted my arm,” she said of her incredible support from the reaching the half-way mark for recruitment to the position. Diocese, other parishes, ACWs fundraising. It’s been a real blessing to me and Mother’s Unions in the This is no small milestone, to be able to serve in this way. I province, as well as numerous Anna Caines and Kelly Evans pose with a large donation cheque and we would not have been hope the next secretary-treasur- donations from local churches, after the donation to the Play Park Project was received. Kelly able to get this far without the er will be as blessed as I was.” businesses, and grants from is the executive director of the Greater Saint John Community faithful giving of members, Ruth retired in June, and Jill local foundations. Foundation. combined with the incredible Stewart has taken her place. The following founda- support of the community. The fund, administered by tions have supported this We are excited to see what the ACW, exists to assist clergy community-based project: the days ahead have in store and their spouses, active and the Anglican Foundation, the bor Memorial Foundation, All as well as the New Brunswick for this project. retired, in times of illness. It MacMurray Foundation, the Churches Trust Limited, Crane Children’s Foundation. was created in 1909 by Lucy Jackman Foundation, the Ar- Mountain Enhancement Inc., Most recently, the Greater Vail Pickett. “She had a real vision,” Ruth said of Lucy. “She was con- cerned about clergy and she set it up.” The fund stood at $170 as ‘We must insist that he take a day off at regular intervals’ of Dec. 31, 1910. Today it’s worth $424,359. Some of that increase is due to wise invest- Review continued from page 6 nitely. The fear is he will not be edge to share. He needs op- draw when consulting, or just ing, and some is due to the able to keep up this pace. We portunities to do more of what another set of eyes might yield generosity of one donor, the find him visiting a parish — must support him in ways that he loves to do. a better result. Rev. Royden Ferris. sometimes twice on a Sunday. enable and encourage time to We must INSIST that he “He was helped out once by I believe his major accomplish- rest and rejuvenate. take a day off at regular inter- Further Comments: the fund, and when he died, he ment is keeping in touch with The one area that I see that vals. I really enjoy his homilies/ left $80,000 to the fund,” said his diocese. could be worked on is the sermons. They are always Ruth. “discipline of the church.” I 7. Is Bishop David positive meaningful and helpful to my With the advent of medi- 5b. Areas that need to be think some clergy need to be in his approach, treat his co- Christian walk. care, the fund is used more improved next year. reminded that they do not workers in an open, respect- As a lay person I do not and more for items like hear- • Being able to be more stra- have a job, but a calling and a ful manner? Does he work see the work that David does ing aids and dental bills. Last tegic. vocation. collaboratively toward the every day, just the occasional year the fund approved 26 • Being more hands-on in As for being a “steadfast mission of the Diocese? glimpse via the NB Anglican, grants with a total value of parishes which want to move guardian of its faith and sacra- • I think I work collaboratively, or on rare occasions participat- $15,848.40. forward. ments” I would like to see but there are times when I just ing in a shared event. The secretary-treasurer our Bishop speaking publicly do things or am so over- My assessment from that meets with the committee of Perhaps parishioners across on issues and the benefit that whelmed I forget to collabo- limited information is that two others each quarter and the diocese could be made church can have in being a rate. David is a thoughtful and reviews the applications. Most more aware of what David part of positive change. purposeful person. I trust his of the applicants are retired actually does when in the David is all of this and cer- leadership and feel that we are clergy, spouses and widows, office – constant meetings, 6. Discuss opportunities for tainly has a positive attitude in fortunate to have someone of since active clergy have an planning, travelling, dealing training, development. (This his approach with others. He is his quality as our bishop. extended health plan as part of with lawyers and lawsuits, and question is not asked of the approachable and open to dis- The diocese, I believe, does their benefits. The grants cover responding to e-mails, letters bishop) cussion with co-workers, both not fully realize how fortunate up to 70 per cent of the cost of and phone calls. I think the av- Public relations/speaking clergy and lay, who find him it is to have a bishop with such the item or procedure. erage person has no idea what out in the public square easy to talk to. He is able to put gifts and talents - preaching, “It’s a wonderful gift to re- the bishop actually does. This David is a teacher at heart. others at ease in his presence teaching, guiding - and one tired clergy,” said Ruth. “It’s there education could relieve some Other than preaching, he does and listens carefully while al- having a tangible vision for for you. You’re entitled to it.” pressure on David’s time. not have many opportunities lowing others to speak. what we need, not to mention Applications and informa- David is working too hard – to teach, even though it is his On the odd occasion, he the tenacity to not let go of tion are available on the dioc- going without a day off indefi- gift and he has much knowl- may be a bit quick on the that. esan website: anglican.nb.ca 8 / The New Brunswick Anglican october 2018

t h e f u t u r e o f t h e n b a n g l i c a n Change is coming to Church’s newspapers presented by Alexander, in- ‘Lengthy transition period’ from print volves amending the terms of to digital, scraping Anglican Journal reference that currently govern the Anglican Journal. This editorial independence among could include making changes to the structure or responsibil- scenarios presented to CoGS ity of the committee which oversees the Anglican Journal; BY TALI FOLKINS der said. It will be present- it could also involve revising June 2, 2018 ing “more fleshed out recom- its mandate, removing the ex- Anglican Journal mendations” to CoGS when isting description of it has hav- it next meets in the fall, he ing “an independent editorial The Anglican Journal’s print added. policy and not being an official edition may be discontin- Canadian Anglicans “value voice of or for the church.” ued after a “lengthy transition their church publications very The new mandate, Al- period” and its mandate as highly,” Alexander noted. exander said, could instead an editorially independent On the question of the describe the paper’s purpose as news source may be changed continuing print distribution being “to connect and reflect under possible scenarios now of the paper, he said, the group the church to internal and being considered by a working concluded that most Anglicans external audiences and provide group, the Council of General felt their church publications for a full range of voices and Synod (CoGS) heard Friday, were in a “long, slow transition views across the church,” or June 1. period” from print to digital. something similar. The group was formed after An “overwhelming” num- “ Canadian Anglicans also seemed to Although some in the a decision in the fall of 2016 by ber read the Journal and their believe it was important that the Anglican church feel very strongly about the diocese of Rupert’s Land diocesan newspapers in print, Journal continue to be made available as a the Anglican Journal’s editorial that it no longer wanted the Alexander said. Ninety-eight print newspaper to those who continue to independence, Alexander said, print version of the Anglican per cent of those who took the working group has not Journal distributed among part in the survey of randomly want it in that form... seen evidence that the paper its parishioners and was selected Anglicans say they would suffer if its mandate tasked with coming up with a read the Anglican Journal in place for three years, so long as a third of their folks find it were revised; and Michael Val- response to this request and print; 95 per cent read their it remains economically viable. important. And, lo and behold, py, an Anglican and journalist others like it in the future. diocesan newspapers in print. In the meantime, according it was a third of the folks who who analyzed the content of (The diocese no longer However, he said, “It’s also to this plan, more resources answered the survey,” said the paper, estimated that 90 wanted to distribute the paper interesting to note that a sig- would be spent boosting the Alexander. “I have the sense per cent of its content would after deciding to make its own nificant number are willing to online presence of the Angli- that bishops have their finger not change if its editorial inde- newspaper online-only, cit- consider other alternatives.” can Journal and the Anglican on the flock fairly closely.” pendence were taken away. ing environmental concerns. Of the 400 responses Church of Canada, and dio- On the other hand, over After Alexander’s presenta- Traditionally, parishioners in received from 1,000 Angli- ceses would be supported in half of General Synod mem- tion, CoGS members were dioceses that produce print cans randomly surveyed, 55 transitioning their newspapers bers and about 75 per cent of split into table groups, half to versions of their diocesan per cent said they expected from print to online-only. diocesan editors feel the Jour- discuss the question of print newspaper have received a the Anglican Journal would On the Anglican Jour- nal’s editorial independence is distribution and the other half copy of the Anglican Jour- still be printed in three to five nal’s mandate, Alexander said, important, he said. to discuss the paper’s editorial nal together with a copy of years, but only 18 per cent be- the survey results suggested “Having an independent independence and submit a their diocesan paper.) lieved it would still be printed that Anglicans valued having editorial policy makes the single conclusion. The working group has in 10 years, he said. a newspaper at the national paper more credible as a news Of the first group, most re- also been examining other Canadian Anglicans also level—but not necessarily an source,” Alexander quoted ported being most concerned questions, including how the seemed to believe it was editorially independent one. a respondent of the General about improving the accuracy Anglican Journal should fit in important that the Anglican Canadian-Anglicans prefer Synod survey as having com- of the subscriber list. One the church’s future communi- Journal continue to be made an official church publication mented; “As an unofficial, and, group said leaving dioceses the cations strategy. available as a print newspaper over an independent one by as it were, non-partisan paper, ability to opt out of distribut- The group has been seek- to those who continue to want a ratio of two to one, he said. the Journal acts as a fair dealer, ing the Anglican Journal made ing the views of Canadian it in that form, as long as this “There are people who are offering news from a variety of sense; another was concerned Anglicans on the Anglican is feasible, he said. Alexander unaware of the mandate of the perspectives,” wrote another. whether three years allowed Journal and its partner dioc- noted, however, that some Journal, or who when made Many comments submitted enough time for the transition esan publications and has now dioceses have already made the aware of it, don’t support it.” by survey-takers, Alexander to digital. completed five surveys: one transition from print to online, Sixty-five per cent of the said, suggested that what was Of the second group, none of bishops; one of diocesan and a number of others are 400 randomly surveyed most important to them was said they believed the Anglican newspaper editors; one of considering the move. Anglicans said they thought that the paper contain a range Journal’s mandate shouldn’t members of General Synod; The working group is the Anglican Journal should be of views—not necessarily that be changed, but all expressed one of members of CoGS and proposing, as one possible be “the official voice of the An- it be editorially independent. concern of some kind about national office staff; and one of response, that the Anglican glican Church of Canada” with “We’re beginning to realize the future content of the paper Canadian Anglicans selected at Journal continue to be de- only 35 per cent preferring that it’s not a binary discussion… or its oversight. random using the current An- livered in print to all those dio- it retain its current status as ‘either you’re an official voice, One table representative glican Journal distribution list, ceses that still produce a print “An independent, ‘arm’s length’ and therefore you’re some kind asked who in the church would working group member Canon edition of their paper. Dioceses observer of the Church.” of Pravda, or you’re inde- determine the content of (lay) Ian Alexander said in a that no longer run print news- Bishops “were asked a pendent’,” he said. “Editorial the Anglican Journal if it be- presentation to CoGS. papers are to be encouraged different question, but it was independence and diversity of came the church’s official voice. The group has pondered to support the delivery of the a parallel question and less views are not necessarily yoked Another said her table believed these findings and now has printed Anglican Journal in than 50% of bishops think together.” that regardless of the paper’s some possible responses, their dioceses, but may opt that the current mandate of A possible response pro- future mandate it should have which at this stage remain out if they wish. The policy, Al- independence is important, posed by the working group, “some capacity for indepen- “very preliminary,” Alexan- exander said, could remain in and they estimate that about according to the document dent commentary.” october 2018 october 2018 The New Brunswick Anglican / 9

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PROVINCIAL SYNOD REPORT

by Robert Taylor Synod as missional leadership, itan’s address, occurred on or intentional discipleship. Friday between 2 and 9 p.m. — The 48th Session of the Synod He noted that all of the did I mention the agenda was of the Ecclesiastical Province dioceses across Canada started tightly packed? of Canada, encompassing all off as missions, under the Saturday morning the pace dioceses from Quebec east- supervision of the Church of resumed with the Primate ward, was held at the Univer- England. It is the intentional further developing the sub- sity of Kings College, Halifax, mission of the Church to “go ject of missional leadership. from June 8-10. and make disciples.” He announced a nation-wide The Diocese of Fredericton He also stressed the import- grass-roots forum called “The was represented by Bishop ance of parishes engaging with Heartbeat of the Church,” David Edwards, Rev. Chris- their communities. Bishops based on John 15:12-17 and tian Persaud, Rev. Ted Quann, used to say to their clerics, exploring in groups the ques- Colton Scott (youth) and me, “Here is a parish — go take tions, “Describe a time when Robert Taylor (lay). Peter Irish care of it.” Now they say, “Here our church made your heart was also in attendance as the is a parish — go build it.” glad / made your heart ache / Provincial Treasurer, a role to The initial business items — gave you hope.” which he was re-elected. sessional committees, minutes, Other Saturday presenta- This synod was reduced in correspondence, reports, tions on the Synod theme were size, each diocese having only notices of motion — were made by Judy Rois, execu- two clerical and two lay repre- dispatched quickly, giving Pri- tive director of the Anglican sentatives along with a youth mate Fred Hiltz, who attended Foundation; Eileen Scully, delegate, and also in length, the full weekend, time to talk Director of Faith, Education being three days instead of about the emphases of General and Ministry; and Zach Ingalls four. Synod in July 2019. on behalf of Fresh Expressions Consequently, the sched- These will include the elec- Canada. The latter two were ule was tightly packed — five tion of a new Primate, con- followed by further discussion presentations and discussion sideration of the next steps in groups. groups in just under 30 hours self-determination for indigen- The closing Eucharist was proved to be mentally challen- ous people, and second read- held at All Saints Cathedral, ging. ing of the proposed revised with the Primate as celebrant. The opening session and Marriage Canon, which would It coincided with the Sunday Eucharist were held in the have to pass by two-thirds school closing. The senior beautiful surroundings of the majority in each House. church school led most of Kings College Chapel, whose The Primate stressed the the parts of the service. They pews face each other in the need for pastoral empathy, even had special permission English choral tradition. both during and after the de- to administer the bread and The opening session bate and the vote, for some will wine. And, it being the church outlined the Provincial Safe be happy and some won’t with school closing, there was the Church Regulation, which either result. added attraction of sharing a submitted photos largely follows the Fredericton A short evening session delicious buffet lunch with the model, as our diocese seems to talked about this issue. The Cathedral congregation. Archbishop at Provincial Synod; Group photo of be well advanced in its imple- Marriage Commission, in The next Provincial Synod delegates; Zach Ingalls of Fresh Expressions. mentation. All Synod delegates its report “This Holy Estate,” would normally happen in were required to take Safe examines the question, is holy 2021. This may or may not Church training (amounting matrimony the appropriate occur, as this latest Synod to nearly 200 pages of read- vehicle to celebrate and affirm adopted a constitutional location and “call in” to the ity for ministry back with the ing) and quiz on-line prior to same-sex marriages? The “male amendment that means it does central meeting. dioceses, with corresponding Synod. – female” theology of Genesis not have to meet every third A third motion reimburses reduction in the province’s At the Eucharist, the new is set over against the more year. A second motion (not a to dioceses whatever is saved budget. Metropolitan, Archbishop Ron inclusive “love one another” constitutional amendment) in travel and facility costs if the Cutler, gave his Charge, known theology of Ephesians. allows it to meet virtually, Synod meets “virtually” rather Robert Taylor worships at St. as the Presidential Address. He All of the above, plus group meaning delegates from a than physically. And a final Paul’s Church in the Parish of emphasized the theme of the discussion of the Metropol- diocese might meet in one motion places the responsibil- Rothesay.

Christian Forum at UNB and Christ Church (Parish) Church Wednesday, Oct. 10 Anglican Diocese 12:10 p.m. at Christ Church (Parish) Church 7 p.m. at UNB (Room 261, Marshall D’Avary Hall) of Fredericton: with Q & A and light reception Followers of Dr. Alan Sears, professor of Social Studies Education at the University of New Brunswick, will present Having Faith in Citizenship: Jesus sharing The Place of Religion in the Canadian Public Square. hope and help This talk will explore contemporary tensions between secularism and in our religion in the civic life of Western democracies in general and Canada in particular, and argue for a non-sectarian, rather than secular, public square. communities Dr. Sears worships at Christ Church Cathedral in Fredericton. and beyond Hosted by the Diocesan Mission & Outreach Team • Sponsored by the Anglican Diocese of Fredericton 10 / The New Brunswick Anglican october 2018

c a n t e r b u r y How Canterbury became the centre of the [church] universe

By Bobbie Ann Cole

The story of how Canterbury in England came to be the capi- tal of the worldwide Anglican Church, led by the , begins 1,400 years ago, during the 6th cen- tury. These were strange and bloody times — of monsters and dragons and swords that could work miracles. Bobbie Ann Cole Our story begins with a wed- ding. Ethelbert, heir to the Kent- ish throne, married a French princess named Bertha, the he declared, “Not Angles but daughter of Charibert, king of angels!” Paris, and great-granddaughter He determined to fetch some of the heroic Frankish King, from England to train as monks. Clovis. It would be a powerful Gregory ordered Augustine*, match. the prior of his monastery, to bobbie ann cole photos Bertha was a pious Christian. select, “God-fearing monks” Her marriage contract stipulated ** and lead them to the remote that she should be free to con- shores of Britain. They set out in tinue in her faith, even though June 596. He was probably using Au- Ethelbert was a pagan who be- It was a long and arduous gustine to test the waters. If the lieved in Anglo-Saxon gods, and journey from southern Italy to people took to Christianity, then probably claimed descent from distant England, and their mis- maybe he would, too. their head god, Woden. sion —to convert, “a fierce and Aided by Queen Bertha, In Ethelbert’s city of Canter- unbelieving nation whose lan- Augustine set up mission head- bury, she worshipped at the little guage the 40-strong delegation quarters at St. Martin’s church. church of St. Martin, just outside did not even understand” — was Pope Gregory later wrote to her, the city walls. daunting. recognizing the, “great succour The building was adapted Dread overwhelmed Au- and charity you have bestowed from a ruin that stood in the gustine. He returned to Rome, upon (Augustine).” middle of an ancient Roman begging for the mission to be Augustine also showed cemetery, an early Christian called off. himself to be a dependable, place of worship perhaps, or a Pope Gregory would not hear even charismatic man, while the mortuary. Roman brickwork is of it. He arranged for Augustine exemplary conduct of the whole ABOVE: Ethelbert, King of Kent still visible in St. Martin’s walls to be consecrated Abbot and mission impressed the people ABOVE LEFT: His wife, Bertha, Queen of Kent. She was instrumental today. Bishop and for some interpret- favorably. in her husband’s conversion to Christianity, which led to the The church was named for ers to accompany them and sent They thronged to Christian- establishment of the religion in England. a former bishop of Tours, the him back on his way. ity. On Christmas Day, 597, ten city where Bertha grew up. He When they finally landed, in thousand Kentish converts were was famous for his generosity May 597, Ethelbert quarantined baptized. bishop. where Queen Bertha first wor- to the poor. Bertha, too, became them on the Isle of Thanet, at Numbers continued to swell, Now the structure of the Eng- shipped, is still a functioning known for her good deeds. the extreme south-eastern tip and a nave was added to the lish Church had to be worked Anglican church—the oldest in Pope Gregory the Great, of England, which is no longer little chapel where Bertha wor- out. Gregory hoped it would be the English-speaking world still supreme pontiff at a time when an island today. They had come, shipped to accommodate them. self-governing, under the pope, in use. popes considered themselves in the words of Gregory, to the Ethelbert, however, remained with authority divided between Like Canterbury Cathedral heirs of St. Peter and the Roman ‘World’s End.” undecided. In 600 or 601, an London and York. and St. Augustine’s Priory, it is a emperors, decided to send out Some days later, the King impatient Pope Gregory wrote However, King Ethelbert dug UNESCO heritage site. missions from Rome to con- came to meet them. He sat in to Bertha, urging her to encour- in his heels: it was Canterbury *Augustine of Canterbury vert the heathen, starting with the open air, because he feared age her husband to become a or bust. should not be confused with the King Ethelbert, whose king- Augustine might hex him in an Christian. He got his way and Augustine theologian Augustine of Hippo dom stretched well beyond the enclosed area. Whatever she did worked, for became the first Archbishop of who died around AD430. boundaries of today’s county of Augustine processed before he converted soon after and was Canterbury, the overall head of ** Except where otherwise in- Kent and covered a large part of Ethelbert, in long robes, fol- baptized. the Church in England. dicated, quotations are from the England. lowed by his monks, chanting Through Ethelbert’s con- Augustine built the first monk historian Bede of Jarrow’s Gregory’s choice may have litany in Latin and, “bearing a version, the Christian faith of Canterbury Cathedral on the Ecclesiastical History, written been based on Ethelbert’s wide silver cross for their banner and England was established and, site of an old Roman church in around 730 AD. area of influence — it would be an icon of Jesus — the image of consequently, more than a thou- the middle of the city and a new expected that his people would Our Lord painted on a board.” sand years on, that of Canada. priory just outside the city walls, Bobbie Ann Cole is a Messianic follow his example — and the Augustine then preached, Such was the momentous close by. Jew, author and former resident fact that he had shown himself “the Word of Life,” to the king. achievement of a woman who The priory became home to in the Parish of Pennfield. She tolerant of his wife’s faith. The King found Augustine’s made no famous speeches, never Augustine and the monks who and her husband, Butch, have There was also a personal words “fair” but remained passed a law and, though liter- had accompanied him from Italy since moved to the UK, where aspect to Gregory’s quest. The “doubtful.” He wasn’t ready to ate, left no writings. and the burial site for Kentish Bobbie was raised, and live in story goes that, on seeing some accept Christ yet. However, he In 601, Gregory sent more Kings, including Ethelbert and Canterbury. She volunteers as a fair-haired, pale-skinned young allowed the missionaries to wor- missionaries and paraphernalia, Queen Bertha, as well as Augus- welcomer at the cathedral there. slaves for sale in the market ship freely, build churches and including a pallium for Au- tine himself, who died in 604. To read about Bobbie Ann, visit and learning they were Angles, evangelize. gustine, who became an Arch- Little St. Martin’s church, her website: testimonytrain.com . october 2018 october 2018 The New Brunswick Anglican / 11

b r i t i s h - c a n a d i a n c o n n e c t i o n

submitted photos

TOP LEFT: Portrait of Bishop Medley in 1848 by John Bridges. The painting hangs in Christ Church Cathedral, Fredericton.

ABOVE: St. Michael’s, taken from the south.

LEFT: St. Michael’s taken from the northwest, with the Episcopal School building (now private housing). The Free Cottages which John Dinham built on the site are still administered by a housing charity for local elderly folk.

the consecration of St. Michael’s - a Canadian connection -

By Richard Barnes be fulfilled. by the industrial revolution.) Mt Dinham and St. David’s Hill. visiting England at the time. This despite there being no Our St. Michael’s was built It was also radical in having He consecrated our church Editor’s note: Richard Barnes evidence that Dinham had had by William White of London free pews for everyone, unlike on Michaelmas Day 1868, with writes for a parish magazine any connection with St David’s in blue Westleigh stone, with many churches where box pews many leading lights of the Ox- called New Leaves in Mount Church, other than buying and dressings of Ham Hill stone, in were still owned by families, for ford Movement attending. Dinham, , England. In his developing the land which now an early French fully cruciform them and their servants. Initially Bishop Medley would indeed research for the 150th anniversa- bears his name in our parish. style, with its landmark spire ris- men were to sit on the north have approved of St. Michael’s ry of St. Michael’s and All Angels John Dinham himself was ing to 230 feet. side of the aisle and women on architecture and ethos — as Church, he came upon a New something of a puritan, worship- The decoration is of the the south side! first Bishop of Fredericton he Brunswick connection, which he ping from 1832 at the newly highest quality, with a stunning By autumn 1868, the Church had built his cathedral around explains below. built Bedford Chapel, an evan- east window of biblical angels, of St Michael & All Angels on 1850 in the Gothic Revival style, gelical Anglican church in the beautiful rose window and angel Mount Dinham was built and modelled on 14th century St After the death of local tea elegant Georgian Bedford Circus screen at the west end, and natu- ready to be opened. Mary’s Snettisham in Norfolk. merchant and generous philan- (sadly damaged in the 1942 ralistic foliage sprays inhabited It should by rights have been He had no truck with pew thropist John Dinham, in June Blitz and subsequently knocked by real and mythical beasts on consecrated by Bishop Henry rentals. Fervently Anglo-Cath- 1865, the great and the good down). the pillars. Phillpotts of Exeter, but he olic himself, he nevertheless of Exeter met to commission a With funding from the Rev. Toye, like William Gibbs, was 90 years old, in declining fostered coexistence between statue of him. guano magnate, William Gibbs had strong sympathies with the health, and, though a supporter High and Low Anglicans. Unveiled in March 1866, it of Tyntesfield, architect Major of most things conservative, he He evangelized his vast looks west from Northernhay Rohde Hawkins designed a begun in 1833 by Keble, Pusey & was suspicious of the ritualistic corner of Canada, visiting Gardens to the Free Cottages splendid church to outshine the Newman. tendency emerging among some settlements, building churches, and Schools he had built on Mt St. Michael’s they had built 10 St. Michael’s interior was de- Anglo-Catholics. training priests and confirming Dinham. years earlier at the other end of signed with sacramental worship Here is our Canadian Con- the faithful. At the same meeting Joseph the Great Western Railway for in mind, with a clear view of the nection. The honour passed fe- St. Michael’s is in the com- Theophilus Toye, of St the poor of Paddington. High Altar. licitously to Bishop John Medley munity. Then and now, we have David’s Church, suggested that (The Victorians were great Its ministry was to be to the of Fredericton, New Brunswick, a goodly heritage which it is our Dinham’s vision of a chapel for church-planters, particularly in artisans and workers of Exe former Vicar of St. Thomas’ duty and joy to carry forward in the community there should also the teeming inner cities created Street as well as the residents of Exeter, who happened to be worship, service and outreach. 12 / The New BruNswick ANglicAN octoberoctober 20182018 october 2018 The New BruNswick ANglicAN / 13 SummerSummer campcamp 20182018 Camp Medley Camp

By Gisele McKniGht Brookwood girl Boss camp isn’t what you might think. it’s not a camp to teach young By Gisele McKniGht girls how to be feminists. it’s not a training ground for high achieving it’s a rainy day at camp Brookwood, young women to eventually smash the final week of the season, and the through the glass ceiling. job today is keeping 22 campers, ages At camp Medley in mid-July, it was 13-14, busy. it’s humid, there is no air simply a camp for girls ages 13-15 — conditioning, but there are a few fans, new this year — to bond, mentor, be and a few thousand black flies. mentored to and have fun. The counsellors lead an indoor game “we were looking to create some- of wink Murderer. The secret mur- thing for girls too old for girls’ week, derer, chosen by a counsellor, winks at a person, who then falls over. kind of like an empowerment week,” The detective has three guesses said Allyson caldwell, interim director to figure out the identity of the wink at camp Medley. murderer. if he or she is wrong, the “There’s really something magical murderer wins. with small group camps. we’re learning while the game continues, camp that,” she said. “it creates a real bond director Ally green chats about the between counsellors and campers. we’ll summer camping season. do girl Boss again, i think.” This week, there are 12 boys and 10 Because girl Boss camp ran the CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: girls at camp — busy playing tug-of- same time as girls’ week, the older Amy Hoyt and sister-in-law Raegan war, Ollie, Ollie Oxen Free and paint eight girls were unofficial role models had kitchen duties for the summer; Twister; making friendship bracelets; CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: Camp director for the young ones, said Allyson. making flower crowns and bath performing in talent shows; learning Ally Green; A bit of outside play between The girl Boss girls spent the week bombs; tuck is the most popular time archery and learning about god. showers, but thunder forced campers back inside; doing lots of other things too: crafts of the day. Candy is as popular today “A lot of these kids have been com- playing Wink Murderer; Ally’s tuck cart always mcknight photos like bracelet making, flower crowns and as it always was. ing to camp since they were eight years has lots of goodies and a line-up of campers bath bombs; water balloon painting; a old and this is their last year,” says Ally. waiting to make their choice of treats. flash mob; a baking competition; and “They’re getting a bit nostalgic.” yes, a session on empowerment. This is Ally’s first year as camp “i love this camp!” said caitlyn director, and she’s content with how the hughes, 14, who lives in kingston, N.s. summer has progressed. cabins, and each steps forward to make Many children are sponsored — well to the age groups. she does a lot of “it’s one of the best i’ve ever been to. “it’s gone extremely well and i’m so their choice. their fees paid for by generous indi- home baking for the kids as well.” it’s the one i’ve laughed at the most! i happy,” she said. “For the most part, the Is camp full this year? viduals and parishes who believe the One of the advantages of a small chose it because it’s new. i just love new bible story and prophet story. vacation, but you have to work!” she said, adding that much of the credit campers were very respectful and the capacity at camp Brookwood is investment in children is worth a payoff camp is the ability to get to know kids camps.” “The kids are extremely well be- it’s hot in the kitchen. There isn’t goes to former director Maren Mclean staff has had a lot of fun too, though 158, and this summer it hosted 132 in the future. quite easily. caitlyn used to live in New Bruns- haved in chapel, and very participa- much downtime for cooks. There’s Persaud, who put a huge effort into they’re tired. it’s been unusually hot.” campers. it’s not just the chapel time twice a “i know all my kids’ names by noon wick and keeps coming back to her tory,” she said. menu planning, ordering, prep and staff development and retention; and Ally is 20, a student at st. Thomas “last year we had 99 per cent capac- day that makes an impression and sets on Monday,” said Ally. “Also, you get to friends and her favourite camp each The Hoyt presence cooking, not to mention clean-up, but into marketing the camp with things university studying French, econom- ity because the camps were half-price,” the atmosphere for the week. it’s a week hang out with them more and you get year. The Parish of central kings had a “i quite like camp,” said raegan. like attendance at trade shows and ics and history. The centreville native she said. “Following up to a good year making friends, gaining acceptance, to know their personalities.” “i’ve been here for eight years now. huge presence at camp Medley this The hands-down favourite dishes get-togethers with campers through the hopes to pursue a Bachelor of educa- like that, i’m perfectly happy.” enjoying hope and positivity; and a • • • This is my tradition,” she said, adding summer. in the kitchen was raegan this summer were no surprise: Mexi- winter. tion after completely her Arts degree. Who works at Camp Brookwood? week without pretences, peer pressure, campers will attest to the fun and her parents are happy to let her sum- evans-hoyt, head cook, assisted by can pile-up and hashbrown casserole. “A n d camp On The road has This is her eighth year at camp — two Besides, the cook, Nancy Pelletier, judgment — and electronic devices. friendships they experience at camp mer tradition continue. her sister-in-law, Amy hoyt. raegan Mexican pile-up is taco-seasoned beef exposed hundreds more children to as a camper, six on staff. and the chaplain, which varies each “camp lets them relax and be a kid,” Brookwood. Chaplain for the week was head cook last summer and Amy over a bed of rice, with taco fixings. camp Medley,” said Allyson. “This is the only summer job i’ve week, there are four counsellors, an said Ally. “Nobody can record you do- Aidan is 14 and a six-time camper. cheryl Jacobs, synod employee, volunteered a few days a week, but both sausage and pancakes were the break- camp On The road, another Maren ever had,” she said, adding that the job assistant director and Ally. They each ing dumb stuff. That weighs on people.” “All of my friends are here. i know most spent the week as camp chaplain. were rehired before they left last year. fast favourite. project, sends camp staff and leaders- is demanding. Just a few hours ago, she have dual roles — activities coordi- On this final week of camp, the rev. of the counsellors. it’s fun. we do lots “it’s my first time at a camp Medley They make a good team. “we probably have about three in-training out to parishes to put on was fixing the plumbing in a bathroom. nator, lifeguard, nature leader, crafts chris ketch is the chaplain, who Ally of fun things. i don’t miss technology. camp,” she said, adding she’s been to “My sister-in-law and i work to- weeks of menus that we pick and vacation bible schools. it has grown One of the highlights of the day, be- director. During chapel, they’re encour- says is excellent in this role. You stay busy here.” Tec and to camp clean-up days, but gether really well,” said Amy. choose from,” said raegan. through the past three summers with a yond crafts, swimming, chapel, games, aged to talk about themselves with the “he explains some pretty complex Alex, 13, is at camp for the fifth never as a week-long volunteer nor ever Both had children at camp either But what do they feed extra-picky waiting list of parishes eager to sign up. songs and such is tuck. Tuck means campers. things to the kids very, very well,” she time. “it’s been really fun. i like all of it a camper. as campers or staff. Amy’s boys, Devin campers? “And really, i think our kids come treat. At this camp, each kid, each day “staff share their faith journey. some said. — brooking, friends, counsellors, pizza “But i know some of the traditions and carson, were there off and on. rae- “They eat cereal — or whatever their back for the staff,” said Allyson. gets a freezie and a one-dollar credit to have gone to church their whole lives Also on the team is someone whose on Fridays. i might work here. i think from when my daughters attended, like gan’s son, keller, 3, was a fixture and counsellor can get them to eat,” said Parents call to register and request buy a snack. and for others, it’s more like, ‘i was job is to keep everyone happy at meal- that’d be fun.” the announcement song!” she said. everyone’s favourite little boy. his sister, raegan. “Nobody starves!” their child be in a certain counsel- Just before tuck begins, Ally rolls never really religious until i started time, Nancy the cook. hazel, 12, is here for the fourth year. her role for the week was to lead katie, 10, was a camper. Older siblings Busy summer lor’s cabin, based on the strong bond the wheeled tuck cart out of a locked working here.’” “i like cooking mostly everything,” “i’d love to work at camp because it’s staff devotions at 7:15 a.m., morning chelsea and cameron were staff, chel- This summer was particularly busy formed the year before, she said. The storage room. it’s the same tuck cart Who goes to Camp Brookwood? she said. “But i’d have to say tacos are fun. The counsellors are very nice. My bible study for campers and evening sea overseeing the leaders-in-Training at camp Medley, with 421 campers commitment of staff to the camp is that was used when she was a camper, “it’s a mix, really. some have gone to the kids’ favourites, and macaroni and favourite things are eating, swimming chapel, introducing a concept or theme program and cameron seeing to the registered by the end of July. That’s a big phenomenal. and one every camper at Brookwood church every sunday of their lives,” said tomatoes is another one.” and activities. At the campfire we sing in the morning and reinforcing it in the maintenance needs of the property. jump from 340 the first year Allyson “They work really hard. Their hearts recognizes. Ally. “For others, their only exposure is “Nancy is an amazing cook,” said songs and roast marshmallows. i don’t evening. A camp curriculum had a new “it’s nice to have all your family worked at camp. are in it,” she said. “it’s very rewarding The kids line up according to their here in the summer.” Ally. “she tailors meals really, really miss home!” theme each day, illustrated with both a here,” said Amy. “it’s like a big family “registration skyrocketed this year,” to see them grow into their positions.” 14 / The New Brunswick Anglican october 2018

c l e r g y c o n f e r e n c e A novice’s view of Clergy Conference

by Robert A. Griffin are different. They will begin to ask questions about Jesus, and that will be- he 2018 Diocese of Fredericton gin the conversation of building God’s Clergy Conference held at the Kingdom on Earth. Rothesay Netherwood Campus, Halter sees churches working with TAug. 27-29, was my first clergy confer- the neighbourhood missions. He asked ence, and I hope not my last. everyone at the conference to be like While not a member of the clergy, Jesus — to socialize, eat with others, but attending as the layreader-in- and converse with others — and the charge of the Parish of Grand Manan, working of God will manifest through thomas nisbett photos (3) I was warmly welcomed by many of our lives. the clergy I met during the conference. The 25 per cent rule was a great The warm camaraderie of the priests piece of advice Halter gave everyone attending was certainly evident. at the conference. He warned against The accommodations took me back burnout. Priests take on so much, and to earlier years at university, but I must believe they cannot say no. He asked say the meals were far superior to the everyone to purge 25 per cent of what university food I remember. They he or she does, periodically. were well prepared, nutritious, and Chose things we do not like to do, very tasty, complimented with great or that which we are not good at doing, salads and fruit bars. All of the staff at and get rid of them in our lives. Pass the school were genuinely warm, very things we are not good at doing to a pleasant and accommodating. disciple in our church who is good at The conference opened Monday doing those things. night with an ask-the-Bishop-a- If we can build teams of disciples in question session. Many of the priests our churches, with different skills and around me were surprised at his talents, the mission of our churches will candour and openness to the ques- blossom. We need to be smarter at what tions. When asked of his inspiration we do, and constantly reallocate time. and support for the position of Bishop, He suggested that we plan our week his first response was his wife, Janet. in advance, beginning with time for He credited her for her patience and God, time for family, and time for self. understanding of his position, and for All of our other duties can then be his hectic travelling schedule. fit around those times, not instead of The headliner of the conference was those times. It is OK to say, “Sorry, I Hugh Halter, a pastor and the U.S. di- am booked at that time; would another rector for a missions training network time work?” called FORGE. Forge exists to train Hugh Halter was a dynamic speaker. men and woman to live as missionaries Many delegates were heard to say it was where they already do life. one of the best conferences in a while. Hugh gave practical ways to be Hugh was theologically sound, asking disciples in our own neighbourhoods. everyone to be more like Jesus. CLOCKWISE FROM TOP RIGHT: Hugh Halter teaches the audience of To begin, he advised we cross the fence, His message in a nutshell: be social, clergy; Clergy go for a sail with the Rev. Eric Phinney; worship during Clergy and talk to our neighbours, and then cross the street to meet our neighbours, Conference; kayaking on the Kennebecasis River; fishing with Archdeacons cross the road to meet the ones on the throw social events and invite people Cathy Laskey and Brent Ham; kayaking with, from left: Brent Ham, Cathy other side of the street. into our homes. If we make the connec- Laskey, Wandlyn Snelgrove, Dwight Stuart, Brenda Fowler and Kevin He advised everyone to throw a par- tions, Jesus will provide the opportuni- Borthwick. ty—invite neighbours, invite co-work- ties for us to share his way with others, ers, invite family. If we are comfortable and to bring the good news of Christ. and social with each other, people will Robert A. Griffin is a postulant in the begin to notice that disciples of Jesus Diocese of Fredericton.

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o u t r e a c h Roamin’ Holiday Exploring the beauty of creation — outside the city of Saint John

By Reed Fleming

or many people both young and old, the summer is a wonderful time of recreation. We renew our Fconnection with creation and, hope- fully, grow closer to the Creator in the process. In the first chapter of Romans, Paul explains that nature itself testi- submittted photo fies to God’s “eternal nature and divine power.” Street Hope, a Saint John outreach group headquartered at Stone Church, decided that getting out of the city might be the best As I was mulling over this verse and way to help its members come to appreciate creation and the Creator. The results were wonderful. thinking about the folks we serve in inner-city Saint John, I realized that my friends were at a distinct disadvantage. They do not often witness nature in the way that most of us do. We were hosted by a great friend of around, we were ‘edu-tained’ by an Quaco Museum, including lessons on When the sun sets behind the tene- ours, Cathy McKay, who opened her aboriginal singer-dancer-drummer- the local history of shipbuilding. ment across the street and the only home and pool to us, a short walk to story teller. We closed our Roamin’ Holiday rainbow you see is in the oil slick on a the ocean’s shore. The antique car show enthralled with a barbecue and a time of giving mud puddle in the street, the testimony Twenty-four of us enjoyed her won- many of us. The community hosted thanks for a safe and happy holiday. of nature is muted at best. derful hospitality. a corn boil and we shared buckets of The numbers ranged from 18 to 24 for From this thought sprang the idea Our next adventure was to St. fried chicken. We ate well there and these events. of exposing our friends to the beauty of Andrews. We toured the Block House. throughout our summer. We are grateful to God and to our creation. People were intrigued by the history Our next planned trip was to supporters who helped us with this New Brunswick has long been hailed and a bit surprised when I shared that Hopewell Rocks, but unexpected me- venture, and we look forward to build- as “The Picture Province,” so the idea of within miles of their own homes there chanical problems caused us to cancel ing on these experiences in the days taking people on day trips to experi- were very similar sights. the trip. ahead as we continue to walk with our ence the natural beauty all around us We had a lovely picnic lunch in the We soon organised a trip to St. Mar- Street Hope friends. seemed a natural one. park across the road and then had a tins in its place. We each had a bowl of Because the idea originated with Ro- time of exploring Kingsbrae Gardens. the world famous chowder! Reed Fleming and his wife, Linda, are mans and we would be taking day trips, On our next trek we travelled to Some of the more agile of us visited both longtime members of Threshold the title “Roamin’ Holiday” almost Cambridge Narrows for the “Life at the the Caves. We had a tour of the har- Ministries. Street Hope is a ministry of wrote itself. Soon trips were planned Lakes Festival” at the invitation of our bour and lighthouse conducted by a Threshold. They attend Stone Church in and the requisite funds raised. good friend, Debora Kantor. dear friend Fern Bennett. Saint John, where they host a community First we went to New River Beach. Besides the natural beauty all We also had a wonderful tour of the Drop-In each Friday night.

Welcome home!

More than a year ago, St. Luke’s in the Parish of Portland set out to reunite a family. Their refugee family had arrived from the Republic of the Congo, but without one member. With the help of parishioners, and many other parishes, thousands of dollars were raised to bring Juma to Saint John to be reunited with his wife, Neema and baby daughter, Regina. He arrived June 27, greeted by members of the parish committee who organized the reunion and others from the Parish of Hammond River. From left: Jane Beyea, Neema, Regina, Juma, Deb McEachern and Guy Leger. Guy was our translator who spent many hours on the phone with Juma helping him with his application. Absent from the picture is committee member Marilyn Craft.

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c o m m e n t a r y

Stewardship & Thanksgiving

s I write this, school is just beginning for another year and the Asummer is drawing to a close. Next month is Thanksgiving and by the time you read this it will probably be a week or so away. I begin with the following Michael Briggs from 1 Timothy 6: 6-10: “Of course, there is great gain in godliness combined with con- need and give away the rest. tentment; for we brought noth- How many of us, though, ing into the world, so that we would be tempted to keep too

mcknight file photo can take nothing out of it; but much? As St. Paul reminds us if we have food and clothing, in his first letter to Timothy, Bishop Mark MacDonald speaking in the Parish of St. Andrews in 2017. we will be content with these. we should not be consumed by “But those who want to be money. rich fall into temptation and Archbishop Justin Welby are trapped by many sense- says much the same thing is Reflections from the margins less and harmful desires that his book ‘Making Money Serve plunge people into ruin and Grace.’ By Chris VanBuskirk carefully shaped to fit the what is foolish in the world destruction. To me the answer lies some- tidal waters. The expectation to shame the wise; God chose “For the love of money is a where between giving from the ou may have heard a is that the action of the waves, what is weak in the world to root of all kinds of evil, and in top and giving from what’s left. CBC radio broadcast and the wind and current, shame the strong; God chose their eagerness to be rich some Certainly give from the top — recently entitled ‘Room will naturally move the sand what is low and despised in the have wandered away from the tithe 10 per cent, if you can — Yfor the River.’ As I listened, over the years and fortify the world, even things that are not, faith and pierced themselves but also be aware of what is left I couldn’t help but smile at coastline. to bring to nothing things that with many pains.” and see if you can be thankful the irony: was this intended While reflecting upon this are, so that no human being I have written before on to God for His generosity to to air while the swollen St. simple, effective idea, I was might boast in the presence of generosity in giving and on you. John River was overflowing its reading our National Indig- G o d .” leaving a bequest for the It does not always have to banks? enous Bishop’s article in the There is a lot more to be church. be monetary. Giving time to With interview segments Anglican Journal. It is entitled said about ministry from the What I am focusing for help others, or visiting an older from the Netherlands, Spain ‘Mission from the Margins.’ margins. (For example, Bishop Thanksgiving is to turn around person who is on their own are and New Orleans, USA, the Basically, Bishop MacDon- MacDonald references ‘To- the thought that we should just a few possibilities. broadcast introduced a ‘new’ ald is talking about a shift. gether towards Life’ a 2012 give to God from the treasures As we approach Thanksgiv- perspective towards flood- In the past, the Church and document on World Mission he has given us. ing, be thankful for all of God’s ing. Instead of building dykes the federal government often and Evangelism by the World I recently read an article in gifts to you and use them higher, the Dutch are, in some shared resources and perspec- Council of Churches.) which the writer posed this wisely, storing up for yourself cases, making them lower. tives, but that is no longer the Nevertheless, for me, the thought: ‘We should think per- rewards in heaven. In the Netherlands, a gov- case. question raised this past week haps not what to give but how ernment design plan called The Church is no longer at has been: just as the Dutch much to keep and give the rest.’ Michael Briggs is the diocesan ‘Room for the River’ includes the center of Canadian society are making room for the river, It’s an interesting proposi- stewardship officer. He lives in four rivers: the Rhine, the and culture – it is at the mar- how can we make more room tion — just keep what you Moncton. Meuse, the Waal, and the IJs- gins. in the Church for those on the sel. We are in the midst of a margins? According to Wikipedia, difficult and somewhat painful And, how does this fit with the main objectives are flood transition. As painful as it is, our proposed Parish Mission protection, master landscaping however, there is good to be Statement “to be a down- NOTICE and the improvement of over- had and something eternal to town spiritual centre where all environmental conditions. be grasped. We are not alone. traditional Anglican liturgy, As of Oct. 1, St. Augustine’s Church in Quispamsis To accomplish these, old From our place at the mar- parishioners and the needs of will hand over the administration of scholarships dykes will be moved and gins we have a better under- the community are valued.” to Bishop McAllister College in Uganda to the new ones will be strategically standing of some of the people Don’t worry, I’m not talk- Diocese of Fredericton. That means all cheques for placed farther from the shore; we want to serve: the elderly, ing about compromising the sponsorship and donations to the college must be in some cases the ‘polders’ the poor, those who struggle Gospel truth or watering down made out to the Diocese of Fredericton. Send to (man-made dykes) will be with mental health, those who the Liturgy. 115 Church Ave., Fredericton E3B 4C8, with a nota- removed altogether; the depth I am talking about our need are in hospital, those who live tion of Bishop McAllister College scholarships. of flood channels will be with chronic pain – and there to humble ourselves and to increased; and the height of are many others. stoop low as the Lord Jesus Alternatively, you can donate online via our web- groynes will be reduced. In his article, Bishop Mac- humbled Himself, stooped site: anglican.nb.ca and click donate at the top of (Groynes are structures that down, and stretched out His Donald assures us that being the page. Please note: The annual fee to sponsor limit the water flow and hold on the margins does not mean arms on the Cross in order to a child is $435. The school year begins in Febru- sediment to prevent erosion.) we have been abandoned by lift us up. ary, so all fees should be in by January. Rosemarie And then there is the Sand God. Any ideas? Engine! It is a massive pile of He quotes St. Paul from Kingston will continue to co-ordinate the scholar- sand strategically placed in his first letter to the Church Chris VanBuskirk is the rector in ship program. Special thanks to St. Augustine’s for a location just off-shore and in Corinth: “But God chose the Parish of Moncton. their work on this project over the years. october 2018 october 2018 The New Brunswick Anglican / 17

c a m p o n t h e r o a d COTR comes to Brown’s Yard By Gisele McKnight

Camp On The Road had its busiest season ever, running two teams for eight weeks in 10 locations. They included the Parish of the Nerepis & St John - The Rez (20 campers, Parish of Gagetown (25 campers), Parish of New Bandon (15 campers), Parish of Parish of Salisbury & Havelock (30 campers), St. Philips - Moncton (15 camp- Bruce Glencross ers), Parish of Central Kings - Bloomfield (15 campers), West- side Anglican Mission – Saint John (25 campers), Parish of Kent – Brown’s Yard (20 camp- ers), Parish of Chatham – St. Paul’s (25 campers) and Parish of Hampton (30 campers). COTR is a travelling vaca- tion bible school based from Camp Medley. Parishes sign up for a team, and together, with the camp staff doing programming and parish volunteers looking after snacks, venue and recruiting, they hold a four-day VBS. Savanah Gallant-Whalen Parish volunteers also billet the two or three-person team. During the week of Aug. 13, the NB Anglican visited COTR at St. Paul’s Anglican Church, Brown’s Yard, Parish of Kent. VBS is a long-time, com- munity affair in Brown’s Yard. St. Paul’s has been doing VBS for more than 40 years, and a lot of people turn up. Just down the road is Targettville, a community that hires two teenagers each summer to run programs for children. Shaylee Roberts-Sock When VBS is going on at the church, the staff and kids come over for the week. It’s that kind of place. About 20 kids and 8-10 volunteers were on hand for crafts, snacks, games, bible les- mcknight photos sons, virtual camp fires, songs and lots of fun. Emily Mifflin and Jane Marnie comprised the Camp At the parish hall, volun- to come,” she said. said. “It’s been really fun. It’s handed out flyers. Medley team. teers worked with the kids to Shaylee Roberts-Sock, 18, is nice to see the kids having fun.” This year marks the end of “We’ve been all over New produce puff paintings using from the day camp in Targett- This is Jane’s first year on the three-year pilot project of Brunswick,” said Emily. “The salt and glue, while others were ville, and a VBS kid from way staff at Camp Medley and her COTR. Camp Medley acting kids enjoy it. We try to make it busy with snack preparation in back. first time in Brown’s Yard. director Allyson Caldwell said fun and get the kids to act out the kitchen. “We came here last year “It’s been good, especially changes will probably come the Bible stories.” “The kids have enjoyed too,” she said. “I think it’s great. yesterday,” she said. “Wednes- next year as they implement “I’m here because I wanted this,” said volunteer Barb The kids look forward to it and day is the most fun day. We do what they’ve learned in three to volunteer and God thinks I Krencicki. “The kids have ask when it is.” science experiments.” summers. But this one was the can relate to kids,” said the Rev. learned about God and learned Kendra Roberts, 13, an- The parish worked hard to largest and most popular. Bruce Glencross, honorary as- a lot of new songs.” swered the call for helpers and make sure the children in this “We had a lot of parishes sistant in the Parish of Kent. Alayna, 14, was there as a had been to VBS at the parish rural community knew about signed up this year,” she said. “It’s been wonderful and the helper. hall as a child. VBS. “It was great to connect with Camp Medley leaders are open “I always came as a child, “I’m in 4-H and volunteer a They even went to Wednes- so many parishes and share and flexible.” and I thought it would be cool lot, so I thought I’d come,” she day ice cream night and Camp Medley with them.” 18 / The New Brunswick Anglican october 2018

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alking W with the spirits

“Walking with the Spirits” was held at Church of the Ascension, Apohaqui July 21. The Apohaqui CWA organized the fundraiser. The evening began with music provided by George Urquhart and Dan McCormick, playing/singing a variety of selections. After a history lesson on the stained glass window in the church building, the crowd moved outside to listen to David Stonehouse photos seven presenters, who talked of those buried in the cemetery. Speakers included John Elliott, Barb Pearson, Russell Bartlett, Michael Bick- erton, Beverley Floyd, Janet Saunders- Cunningham and Faye Pearson. Those early settlers and inhabitants of Studholm, which were featured, included Sharp, Pearson, Manchester, Scoullar, Clark and McEwen families. Refreshments and dessert were enjoyed by all, as the evening ended in Medley Hall. The Church of the Ascension’s ACW continues to fundraise for steel roofing for the church’s back section. The front roof section of the church’s roof was completed in June, and looks fantastic. We continue to work.

TOP: Faye Pearson of Springfield talks about the McEwen family, who lived in a beautiful home overlooking the village of Apohaqui. Sons Ralph and Gordon McEwen are buried with parents George McEwen and Hattie (Armstrong) McEwen at the Church of Ascension cemetery in Apohaqui. The talk was part of a special evening at the church July, hosted by the Anglican Church Women. Area residents turned out to a Walking with the Spirits fundraiser at the Church of the Ascension in Apohaqui July 21.

MIDDLE: People listen to John Elliott of Searsville tell the story of Isaac Nathaniel Sharp, a well-known resident of Studholm who is buried at the church cemetery. Sharp owned a 600-acre farm, a grist, saw and carding mill, and served as postmaster.

BOTTOM: Bev Floyd of Anglican Church Women (ACW) of the Church of Ascension in Apohaqui spoke at Walking with the Spirits. The evening featured live music, talks on notable citizens buried at the church cemetery and insightful details concerning the church’s beautiful stained glass windows. october 2018 october 2018 The New Brunswick Anglican / 19

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CLAY 2018

8 represent diocese at CLAY in Thunder Bay

by Jason Smith After lunch we took part in a Kairos Blanket Exercise which is a powerful What’s one thing we all have and plenty retelling of the Indigenous story in of them? Stories. We are storytellers, Canada’s history and how we need to telling someone about our day, our be aware. experiences and our journeys. This was the second largest (but larg- This year’s theme at CLAY (Cana- est youth) run of the blanket exercise in jason smith photos dian Lutheran Anglican Youth) was Canada, the first being on Parliament CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: Grand Bay team during story telling; Matching called Threads — how God’s story is Hill in 2016. After the blanket exercise T-shirts for the diocesan team. Front row: Dalton Griffith, Adam Taylor, Joseph interwoven into our lives. Two teams we met with a local elder, had a smudg- Duplisea, Jason Smith and Armin Hackelsperger. Back row: Aidan Pietre, Patrick of four, four youth and four leaders ing and a debriefing of the exercise. Doyle, Shirley Noseworthy; Kairos blanket exercise. met in Thunder Bay, Ont. Aug. 15-19 Day 3 to join the other 850 participants from We had a second story time where sto- across Canada for the bi-annual youth ry weaver Jenny explained what a story our story. Marine Park off Lake Superior. Though gathering. is and how it can be told. The afternoon Day 4 it was an overcast day, we were able to The teams included Patrick Doyle, consisted of two big activities. By Day 4 everyone was getting up later see the big sleeping giant. Aidan Pietre, Joseph Duplisea and The NB teams were split up and did and walking a bit slower. We are often Here we walked around and listened Jason Smith from the Parish of the the activities opposite each other. One hitting 10,000 steps before lunch. to various elders and Anglican and Nerepis and St. John; and Adam Tay- was called Story Dash where you had to After breakfast we had another out- Lutheran bishops tell stories. lor, Dalton Griffith, the Rev. Shirley find base words (which were scattered side gathering. We learned some chants We were not allowed to take pictures Noseworthy and Armin Hackelsperger across the large campus) and write a and songs for a peaceful march during of the story tellers or the sacred spirit from the Parish of Woodstock. Patrick sentence to create a story. our off-campus event. garden ceremony. However, the Angli- and Jason were the only returnees from Both teams did well. We got to meet We gathered for our story time can Journal should have an article and CLAY 2016 in P.E.I. Overall everyone with the Primate and the Lutheran workshop, learning about story trend- pictures explaining the afternoon. enjoyed themselves and are looking Bishop for Eastern Synod. ing and listening. Later we placed labels Day 5 forward to CLAY 2020 in Calgary. The second activity was called on ourselves. These included Anglican, Our time at CLAY had come to an Day 1 Welcome....Home, the National Youth night owl, gamer, Blue Jays fan, driver, end with our last LGG. Now we are to The teams arrived on different days, Project for the next few years based on sci-fi, musician and so on. share stories and weave threads back so once everyone was together, we youth homelessness. Prior to CLAY, the Next, Pastor Lindsay stood in the home. Team Woodstock arranged to registered and got our Diocese of Fred- Diocese of Fredericton contributed to middle of the field, read out various stay another day and went sailing on ericton team T-shirts, made by Jason’s the planning of this activity. questions and asked anyone in the la- Lake Superior. Team Grand Bay had a wife, Erin. With our bright matching We formed teams, had to find shelter beled groups to meet her in the middle. little time before their flight on Sunday T-shirts, we were very noticeable and for a night and reflect on the issues The questions were very intense and and took a trip to see the Terry Fox stood out among the crowd of 850. of our communities. At the end we got harder. Memorial. People knew that New Brunswick and donated socks to a local ministry and Examples included introvert and ex- I hope you get a sense of CLAY. If the Diocese of Fredericton were repre- we were asked to write an encouraging trovert, madly in love to broken-heart- you want to see more photos and com- sented. note. Both activities were highlights of ed, bullied to being the bully and more. mentary, visit the YIG Facebook page. Day 2 the day. It was a strong, fantastic presence and However, to truly understand CLAY, It was a busy day. We were split into During dinner the CLAY par- it revealed a lot of truth and honesty you need to experience it for yourself. Story Time teams to do various exercis- ticipants were able to enjoy a famous within the large group of 850. It showed Pray and think about it and see if CLAY es — a great opportunity to meet others Thunder Bay treat, the Persian, which how safe an environment CLAY was. 2020 in Calgary is something you from across Canada. We had the first is a donut with a pink frosting. It was After we met with our story time would like to do. It is open for youth LGG (large group gathering) where we very good. teams and debriefed the exercise, we aged 14 to 19. were joined by the story weaver (Rev. At our third LGG, the story weaver practiced telling our stories and being The Thunder Bay team would like Steve Greene) and storytellers who was Beatrice Twance-Hynes, elder of story trenders. This was the last time to return and we would love to see talked about how to tell our story and the Bligtigong First Nation. She shared we would meet as a team. more represented from the Diocese of weave it through our lives and others’. her story and how its patterns shape After lunch we went off campus to Fredericton. 20 / The New Brunswick Anglican october 2018

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Meet your Diocesan Council members

DC members were asked to so I could go to Wycliffe Col- the property committee. answer the following ques- lege. I graduated with a Mdiv I had been on Diocesan tions: What is your back- in 1998. Council years ago and felt that ground and/ or career, and Since being ordained in that it was time to take part how has that prepared you 1998, I have served in several again. for your work on DC? Why parishes: Oromocto; Freder- My Parish of Richmond did you decide to become in- icton; Richmond & Houlton; includes three worship com- volved with DC? Who is Jesus Bathurst; the combined min- munities: St. John’s Richmond to you? What is your hope for istry in St. Andrew’s, Sunny Corner, St. Mark’s Jackson Falls the diocese? Brae, St. Philip’s, St. James, and and Holy Trinity Hartland Bob LeBlanc Hillsborough Riverside; and I Who is Jesus is my Lord and Rod Black The Ven. Rod Black, Arch- am presently in the Parish of Saviour, who is ever near, and deacon of Woodstock Richmond. accompanies me in everything I became involved with tee, Bishop’s Executive Coun- I was born and grew up Previous to ordination, I do. Diocesan Council because I cil. And I am the Bishop’s in Amherst, N.S. I was very I worked for 23 years as a My hope for the diocese wanted to know more about official guitar player! involved in my parish, Christ mechanical technician for two is that we all, as parishes and what’s going on in the diocese Jesus to me is someone that Church, in my youth. It and different consulting engineer- individuals, grow in our love and I am the only clergy in my I can talk to and go to when- Scouting were my passions. ing firms (WH Crandall & As- and walk with Jesus with archdeaconry who is willing to ever I want because He’s never I married Susan when sociates and Enerplan Consul- such excitement that we feel serve on council. too busy when I need Him. we were very young. We tants). My work there included compelled to share that love I worship in the Parish My hope for the diocese is have three daughters and six designing and supervising with the communities where of Wicklow, Wilmot, Peel & that it will continue to move grandchildren. the installation of heating, we live. Aberdeen forward seeking God’s will I went to Mount Alli- ventilation and air condition- • • • I have served on several and plan for the present and son University in 1985 and ing systems, fire protection The Rev. Bob LeBlanc diocesan committees: Prop- the future. completed my BA part-time systems, refrigeration systems I have been an Anglican erty Committee, Stewardship I hope that the diocese through Continuing Educa- and industrial piping. priest for over 20 years. I have Committee, Nominating will remain relevant with the tion. I graduated in 1995 and I feel that my previous expe- also have a background in Committee, Parish Support culture and changing times of our family moved to Toronto rience makes me a good fit on Business Administration. and Development Commit- our day. The Anglican Church welcomes you. Really? How?

My friend who suggested ready have an answer in their the place saw the look of head – and they assume that concern on my face and said to it will cost the parish a lot of give it a chance and meet the money to do what is needed. guy who owned it. I trusted I have visited and spoken my friend, so I went in. to churches that have spent During our visit, I got to lots of money on their entry- meet the owner/chef and asked way — using “welcome desks,” him for his most recommend- flowers, bright colours and so ed dish. What I found was my on, but that doesn’t mean there new favourite spot to dine. is a warm welcome. The owner was friendly, would Truthfully, it has been on chat with you if you wanted or a visit to churches that were leave you alone if you wanted. similar to the Vietnamese Everyone who went there built restaurant that made the most a connection with him. impact and caused me to feel One question I’m often welcomed. asked is how a church can A few years back, I was try- attract more people. If I’m ing to decide what congrega- first impression can being honest, I find it a loaded tion to join and I felt the Lord make or break my ex- question. Every congregation nudge me with going to St. woman who, for that morning, Our reputation goes before perience. This is true of believes they are welcoming, Swithin’s. caused me to feel like I was us. The first impressions we Amost situations, be it a restau- and likely to their own mem- I went with no expectations important. make will spread. As Jesus rant, event, store or church. bers, they are. and was warmly greeted. The The author of the letter to travelled from village to vil- Those first few moments We are used to the sign building was in need of repair the Hebrews offers this in his lage, more and more people can affect the whole situation that is seen in parishes from and a fresh coat of paint, but concluding words: “Continue came out – not because He and experience, and they are coast to coast: “The Anglican I couldn’t notice those at first to love each other with true had better marketing or press often impacted by two pri- Church Welcomes You.” because of the hospitality Christian love. Don’t forget agents, but because people mary things — relational and This branding strategy has showed as I arrived. to show hospitality to strang- were seeing and hearing the tangible. long since been worn out and Not knowing me, one of ers, for some who have done message He proclaimed and Often, one can offset the I think that as a Church, we the greeters came over to me this have entertained angels they wanted to be part of it. other, but miss on both and it’s need to rethink our welcoming after I sat down and pointed without realizing it.” (Hebrews What message are we pro- often a done deal for me. strategy. How do visitors per- out which books were being 13:1-2) claiming? I remember being in- ceive us? What statement are used that Sunday and said that How can your church at- troduced to a Vietnamese we making to those not part of if I got lost, she was sitting tract more people? Let me flip Shawn C. Branch is the parish restaurant. From the outside, it our inner circle? behind me with her husband that and ask, ‘what can we do development officer for the looked rundown, the shell of a Typically, the people who and they’d help me out. I sat in to show value to every person diocese. Reach him at sbranch@ former glorious establishment. are asking this question al- awe of the hospitality of this who walks through our doors?’ diofton.ca or 506.459.1801 ext 8. october 2018 october 2018 The New Brunswick Anglican / 21

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ABOVE: Sharon Simms, second from left, is the president of the board at Farraline Place.

ABOVE RIGHT: Musician James Kennett and house administrator Judy O’Donnell.

ABOVE: Farraline resident Maria Corsetti chats with her MLA, David Coon

Cooks Irene Forrest and Bernie Beck ready with the lunch mcknight photos for guests and residents. An indoor garden party at Farraline Place

By Gisele McKnight led a sing-along of many New Staff and volunteers help- policy very difficult to bear. vacancies at the home. Brunswick-inspired songs. ing with the party included “It was David Coon who got The annual fundraising gala Because of rain, it wasn’t the Several people spoke, Bernie Beck, Irene Forrest, the designation back,” she said, this fall has a change of loca- usual garden party, but a including house administra- Kellie Steeves, Krista Steeves, noting it was a five-year fight. tion. It will be held Saturday, good crowd still enjoyed the tor Judy O’Donnell and board Amanda McKeen, Sue An- Coon is the Green Party Oct. 20 at the Fredericton afternoon together indoors at president Sharon Simms. drew, Makayla Rumble, Mad- leader and MLA representing Royal Canadian Legion on Farraline Place. Three political parties were eline Gaudet, Jenelle Arsenault Fredericton South and Farra- Queen Street. Doors open at The annual garden party is represented, with MLAs David and Audrey Hawkes. line Place residents. 5 p.m. and the dinner — roast a celebration held each August Coon and Jeff Carr speaking. Judy noted that a few years “Residents couldn’t have beef — begins at 6 p.m. for residents, their family Susan Holt, Liberal candidate ago, the provincial government any care come in to help with a The evening will feature a members, board members and for Fredericton-South, also reclassified Farraline Place as a bath until David Coon fought ‘Your Choice’ auction. Tickets ACW members. The CWA attended with her two young boarding house, and provincial for it,” she said. are $45, with a $20 tax receipt. oversees the home for elderly daughters and spoke. policy dictates that boarding Fundraising is always Contact the home or a board residents in downtown Fred- Judy introduced the staff house residents are not eligible important, as the home runs member for tickets. ericton. and volunteers, saying they for such things as home care. on a very tight budget. From As of mid-September, there This year’s theme was New make her job easy. The garden Many residents at Far- time to time the home re- were two vacancies at Farraline Brunswick. Musician and party could not possibly take raline Place require a bit of ceives bequests. Tax receipts Place. Contact the home for singer James Kennett per- place without their efforts, she home care for such things as are issued for donations. As of more information: 506-455- formed a piano concert and said. help with bathing, making the mid-September there were two 6443. 22 / The New Brunswick Anglican october 2018

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Anglican Foundation supports singing, retreating and camping

Sixty-one years of singing! And then, there’s summer That’s what the Diocesan camp, also a welcome change Choir School is celebrating this from school days. Since 1947, year at the Rothesay-Nether- Camp Medley has been a camp wood School. of choice for many of New Choristers from ages 8-18 Brunswick’s young people. experience sacred choral music Keeping both indoor and in a residential camp-like set- outdoor facilities well main- ting. tained is an issue always under When they’re not singing, discussion on the part of the playing or eating, they can be organizers. found in small groups discuss- More than five years ago, ing Christian culture or in the Anglican Foundation gave the chapel for morning and the camp a grant to assist with evening prayer. the restoration of the main hall Adults join this spirited and kitchen, and this year, it group near the end of the week has given a grant to assist with for intense choral instruction the construction of an outdoor ending with Choral Evensong amphitheatre and performance with 100 voices strong! space in honor of a young For as long as the choir camper, Jonathan Young of mcknight file photo school has existed, the A.E.J. Saint John, who died at age 11. Fulford Trust managed by Music director Kevin Parks leads the choristers at Diocesan Choir School in July. Choir school and With the camp’s focus on the Anglican Foundation of other ministries in the diocese are the recipients of funding support from the Anglican Foundation. education, health and wellness, Canada has financially sup- the environment and artistic ported this choir school. expression, this new amphithe- Singing is an integral part of atre will be a welcome space spiritual life, and so is contempla- for artistic expression. tive prayer through visual arts. of being spiritually renewed. spouses need that same sort The Sacred Arts Trust man- Camp Medley describes About 25 clergy spouses We all know that clergy of rejuvenation, especially in aged by the Anglican Founda- itself as a “home away from attended a three-day retreat need time for spiritual re- this widespread rural diocese tion was delighted to offer a home.” For the summer’s where they meditated, painted freshment, but the Diocese of where isolation makes a retreat grant toward these three days campers, it was a life-changing and prayed — all in the hope Fredericton recognizes that like this a welcome tonic. of renewal. experience!

Nov. 8 -10 — Vital Church Maritimes Conference in , N.S. KEYNOTE SPEAKER: The Rev. Canon Susan Brown Snook

Catch the vision for a church that is willing to be opened in creativity, compassion and cooperation with the Spirit’s presence in the community.

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Robert Griffin has resigned as 1. He is currently a chaplain layreader-in-charge in the Par- with the Canadian Armed FARRALINE PLACE ish of Grand Manan effective Forces (Navy) at CFB Esqui- Sept. 30. malt.

The Farraline Place annual fundraising gala The Rev. Christian Persaud, Nicholas Saulnier, of the has resigned from the Parishes Parish of Moncton, and this fall has a change of location. It will be of Cambridge and Waterbor- Robert Griffin, of the Par- held Saturday, Oct. 20 at the Fredericton ough and Gagetown, effective ish of Grand Manan, have Oct. 31. been made postulants in the Royal Canadian Legion on Queen Street. diocese. Doors open at 5 p.m. and the dinner — roast Harold Boomer was ordained a (transitional) deacon Sept. A Celebration of New Ministry beef — begins at 6 p.m. The evening will 23, at St. Luke’s, Woodstock. to induct the Rev. Julian Pil- feature a ‘Your Choice’ auction. Tickets are lay to the Parish of St. Stephen The Rev. Rylan Montgom- was held on Sept. 16 at Christ $45, with a $20 tax receipt. ery was appointed incumbent Church, 30 Prince William St., (priest-in-charge) to the Parish followed by a reception. of Millidgeville, effective Nov. october 2018 october 2018 The New Brunswick Anglican / 23

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Lauren Daigle’s new album drops with a splash

auren Daigle exploded “Under Your Wings” is onto the Christian popu- an energetic toe-tapper, and lar music market in 2015 Lauren nails the vibe perfect- Lwith her fantastic album, How ly. This might be the best com- Can It Be. plete song on the album, and it It won a great big list of is the perfect representation of awards, which at least says it songs and singer together. sold a lot of copies, was well- That being said, the ballad, liked by many, and respected “You Say” was the lead single, by many as well. Comparisons out earlier this summer, and have been made to another big Her background, growing was an immediate hit. “Still singer, Adele, and continue to up in Lafayette, Louisiana, is Rolling Stones” was the follow- crop up in reviews. evident in her music, for the up promotional single. One reviewer said of Daigle, listener can detect elements of This album is a solid piece “Lauren could sing the bark blues, zydeco, Cajun, jazz, and of work, and deserves to stand off a tree.” I’m not sure how more. She can “spin” a line or on its own to be evaluated that would work, but I think it lyric in a way that musically on its own merits, without means something good. draws you deeper into the comparison to past albums or Now, her second al- song, and she seems to revel in other artists. Lauren Daigle bum, Look Up Child, has losing herself in the moment. is an artist who has crafted a arrived, to high expecta- The album itself is a strong strong identifying sound for tions. Why such high expecta- collection of mostly mid- herself, and is an artist that tion? Because in the eyes of tempo tracks. The album should be around for some media, you are only as good opener, “Still Rolling Stones,” time to come. as your lead effort, whether draws continued comparison Look Up Child might be one baseball, oil painting or music. to Adele, even in the song title of the strongest albums of the Sad, but that’s a conversation itself, though Lauren certainly year, for it stands out from the for another time. has crafted her music into her Every track on the album to by all kinds of additional other cookie-cutter offerings of Lauren’s new album is own, and is no copy-cat. Such builds throughout the song, musicians — horn lines, other artists. It is worth a listen quite simply wonderful in my comparisons seem more inter- in a way that shows the song string sections, and men’s and to be sure! opinion. She has a fantastically ested in generating headlines. is headed somewhere, both women’s chorus. strong voice, which can be [Note: as a writer and musically and textually. And the album catches strong when she sings quietly, musician whose wife played References to the Psalms you by surprise! After a series loudly, breathlessly, power- Adele’s 25 album nearly non- resolve the questions of wor- of songs as described above, The Rev. Chris Hayes is a fully. She has a good sense of stop for several weeks, I can thiness posed by the singer in the listener is hit suddenly by musician as well as a priest the “soul” of a song, and makes tell you these two singers are several tracks, as the music something straight out of Bob serving in the Parish of every note count. NOT that much alike!) throughout the song is added Marley’s playlist. Salisbury and Havelock.

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Major Andres Campos, Canadian Armed Forces, Base Gagetown; deployed to South Sudan; worshipper at Christ Church Cathedral Favourite book of the Bible - The Psalms Birthplace - San Jose, Costa Rica What you love most about God – His unconditional love for us Favourite place on Earth - Lake Louise, Alta. Farthest you’ve been from home - Kabul, Afghanistan Favourite meal or dessert - Lasagna Biggest fear – Running out of fuel Hidden talent – Well, it wouldn’t be hidden if I told you Favourite movie or book – Predator (1987), John McTi- ernan Your hobby – Hiking Three things always in your fridge – Real whipped cream, barbecue sauce, halloumi cheese Favourite sports team - Pittsburgh Steelers 24 / The New Brunswick Anglican october 2018

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Lance Jones, a member of the Parish of Bright, plays regularly, after communion or during morning prayer services, at All Saints’, and on occasion, at St Paul’s. He wrote this song in the aftermath of the Aug. 10 tragedy in Fredericton and shared it with the congregation at All Saints’ after church on Aug. 12.

Streets of Fredericton, by Lance Jones

I didn’t hear the gunshots or see the people filled with fear. No longer can I say those things don’t happen much round here. And still I make no sense of it, no matter how I try. God’s heart must have been broken, too, over those who had to die.

Refrain: Oh the heroes ran towards the danger, while the people ran away. Their lives were taken by a stranger on that horrific day.

Don’t take it all for granted. That’s just what the people say. But their lives are on the line for us each and every day. And when they put on their uniforms and walk out on the street, They give up all their daylight hours protecting you and me.

I didn’t hear the gunshots or see the people filled with fear. No longer can I say those things don’t happen much round here. God bless the ones who spend their time protecting everyone, And keep us safe to walk the streets, these streets of Fredericton.

137th DIOCESAN SYNOD

IMPORTANT DATES TO NOTE: Greater Chapter Meeting Schedule Tuesday, Oct. 16: Archdeaconry of Saint John, 7-8:30 p.m. Oct. 13-26: Greater Chapter Meetings at St. Luke’s, 369 Main St, Saint John

Who should attend: all licensed clergy resident in Thursday, Oct. 18: Archdeaconry of Moncton, 7-8:30 p.m. location to be announced. the archdeaconry; wardens, lay synod delegates Thursday, Oct. 18: Archdeaconry of Fredericton, 7 p.m. and synod substitutes from each parish. at Christ Church (Parish) Church

Oct. 26: Deadline for nominations to Provincial Synod Saturday, Oct. 20: Archdeaconry of Chatham, 9 a.m.-noon at St. Andrew’s, 186 Pleasant St., Miramichi Oct. 29: Deadline for Synod registration package materials Tuesday, Oct. 23: Kingston and the Kennebecasis, 7-9 p.m. Nov. 3: Diocesan Synod at Christ Church (Parish) Church, at St. Paul’s, 486 Kennebecasis River Road, Hampton 245 Westmorland St., Fredericton Thursday, Oct. 25: Archdeaconry of Woodstock, 7-9 p.m. at St. John’s, 3667 Route 540, Richmond Corner

PRAYER FOR SYNOD: Almighty God, giver of all and ruler of all that is seen and unseen; we ask for continual divine grace to your Church and especially to the 137th Session of Diocesan Synod. May we walk in your way, leading lives worthy of our calling, in humility, gentleness, and patience, bearing with one another in love and maintaining the unity of your Spirit in the bond of peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord.