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A SECTION OF THE ANGLICAN JOURNAL MARCH 2010 SERVING THE DIOCESE OF FREDERICTON Time for action E A R L Y M O R N I N G E Q U I N E V I S I T BY JIM MORELL Many tools are available to help, including “10 Marks of a “I read what was in the bulletin Healthy Parish” and “Natural insert and heard what was said Church Development.” The im- in church on Sunday, but I still portant thing is to pray about don’t really understand the Ni- and talk about our ministries, codemus Project. What’s behind identify what’s going well and it? What is our parish supposed what should be improved. This to do? What can I do?” process puts all kinds of things I heard those words from a under a microscope — worship, friend following the launch of spiritual growth, fellowship, wel- the Nicodemus Project in par- coming and numerical growth, ishes across the diocese on Jan. structures, leadership, mission, 31. I wondered how many other community outreach and stew- New Brunswick Anglicans were ardship. A good process will asking the same questions. I hope ensure that a vision statement the following provides helpful is developed to paint a verbal answers. picture of what the church could In approving the Nicode- be like in three to fi ve years if the mus Project action plan (it’s on necessary changes were made. our website) Diocesan Council This vision should be one that clearly said “... enduring trans- will please God, unite and inspire formational change must begin current members, and signal with individual Anglicans and to potential members that ‘our parishes. If we are to grow in our church is alive in Christ’. understanding of the Gospel and These self-assessment pro- in our ability to proclaim it, and cesses take time. A visioning if our parishes are to become weekend might get the ball roll- stronger and healthier – then ing but a leadership team has to One snowy weekday morning in February, the Rev. Leo Martin of St. Paul’s, Hampton, arrived at church to fi nd individuals and parishes have to be commissioned to follow-up, to a couple of equine neighbours tied to the lych gate in the stone wall that gives entry to the churchyard. The assume the greatest responsibil- develop the priorities, to propose horses are residents of a nearby stable and were supposed to be contained by their own fences and gates. Mr. ity for action and change.” a series of change-oriented action Martin believes a Good Samaritan passing by saw the horses on the road by the church and tied them to the The fi rst step for any parish steps and to ensure resources are gate so they wouldn’t cause an accident or be injured in one. The horses were soon returned to their sheepish is for vestry to make a deliberate allocated to important areas. owner. Mr. Martin assumed they had come for a friendly visit rather than a Sunday service. The beautiful and decision to engage the congre- Then the whole congregation has historic St. Paul’s overlooks the Kennebecasis River in a semi-rural part of the town and has welcomed lots of gation in an open and honest to be involved so everyone fully critters, both wild and domestic, over the years. assessment of the current situ- understands the implications ation. See “We can” on page 2 Performance Review – the once secret Synod Offi ce season

BY ANA WATTS Archdeacon Hall and diocesan There are also prompts to In addition to Advent, Christmas, treasurer Canon Fred Scott. assess and demonstrate recent Epiphany, Lent, Easter and Pen- Archbishop Miller takes a accomplishments; identify un- tecost, the Synod Offi ce calendar special interest too in the review successful efforts and ways to has yet another season marked of Youth Action Director and improve; enunciate and plan on its calendar — Performance Canon for Youth George Porter, long-range goals; and finally, Review. Intended to be as brief as conducted by Archdeacon to take stock of contributions and introspective as Advent, it Hall, because of the diocese’s to the team effort necessary to succeeds in the introspection commitment to youth ministry work collaboratively toward the department, but the time re- and the important part Dr. Porter mission of the diocese. quired on task often stretches plays in confi rmations through- The staff members e-mail into Epiphany. It is no mean feat out the diocese. their documents to the supervi- to get busy people in the same There is provision for the di- sor who fi lls out section B of each place at the same time in order ocesan executive – Archbishop one, addressing the subjects and to have a private and meaningful Miller, Archdeacon Hall and responses of section A as com- conversation. Canon Scott – to collaborate on pleted by the staff members. “Staff performance reviews their own reviews. The supervisor then e-mails The work of diocesan staff has an impact on the work of the diocese. Annual enable us to recognize and value The earlier parts of a dioc- the complete assessment docu- performance reviews recognize and value staff accomplishments and the what staff members accomplish esan performance review take ments to the staff members for structured process enables open communication about performance and and the impact their work has advantage of technology and can review. Then formal meetings expectations, but they needn’t be dismal occasions. Above Archdeacon on the work of the diocese,” happen anywhere at any time. A are scheduled so individual staff Geoffrey Hall (left) and Canon Fred Scott (right) share a laugh during an says Archdeacon Geoffrey Hall, three-part performance review members and the supervisor have interview with diocesan administration offi cer Maureen Vail. executive archdeacon and assis- worksheet is sent electronically an opportunity to communicate tant to the bishop. “A structured to staff members who fi ll out sec- openly about job performance, environment enables us to com- tion A — a self-evaluation form job description, expectations and Get the news fi rst at municate openly about perfor- that begins with an appraisal of compensation issues. mance and expectations.” the position job descriptioncom- Section C is an opportunity http://anglican.nb.ca All synod staff members have paring its components to the for both parties to offer a sum- annual reviews. Archdeacon Hall actual tasks performed. Section mary of the process, set goals While you’re there, participates one way or another A goes on to ask staff members to for the coming year, and for the in all of them, including this propose any necessary changes staff members to add additional subscribe to E News and get the news delivered to author’s. to the job description; assess comments. This fi nal section is Phyllis Cathcart, the bishop’s personal gifts, training and abili- sometimes completed during the your in-box each week. secretary, is interviewed by both ties in relation to the needs of the formal interview. Staff members Click on the News button at the top of the page and Archdeacon Hall and Archbish- bishop and synod; request useful keep a copy of the document and op Claude Miller. Administrative training/educational courses, the originals are kept in their choose E News from the drop-down menu offi cer Maureen Vail reports to materials or equipment. personnel fi les. 2 / THE NEW BRUNSWICK ANGLICAN MARCH 2010

L E T T E R Nicodemus Program should have been better thought-out before launch

Dear Editor, The Church identifi es the after having grown old? Can things and you do not believe, He left in the dark- comment of Jesus, that we one enter a second time into the how can you believe if I tell The Nicodemus Program ness he arrived in. must be born from above, but mother’s womb and be born?” you about heavenly things? No should have been better has never acknowledged Nico- Jesus answered, “Very truly, I one has ascended into heaven thought out before being No halo illuminated demus as having grasped that tell you, no one can enter the except the one who descended launched. his mind or way. We idea. He left in the darkness he kingdom of God without being from heaven, the Son of Man. The character we know as do not know him as arrived in. No halo illuminated born of water and Spirit. What And just as Moses lifted up the Nicodemus appears twice in his mind or way. We do not is born of the fl esh is fl esh, serpent in the wilderness, so the Scriptures, and on both a saint; no windows know him as a saint; no win- and what is born of the Spirit must the Son of Man be lifted instances it is dark. In the fi rst commemorate his dows commemorate his witness is spirit. Do not be astonished up, that whoever believes in instance, he comes to Jesus by witness of faith. of faith. that I said to you, ‘You must him may have eternal life.” night in John 3. We hear of him The Gospel passage bears be born from above.’ The wind I am distressed that this again in the Passion narrative this out... blows where it chooses, and you solicits and demands the com- when it is also dark. While we decided to focus on Nicodemus John 3:1-15 Now there was a hear the sound of it, but you do mitment of parishioners across might like to think that Nicode- event, viz., the fascination with Pharisee named Nicodemus, a not know where it comes from the diocese. It is ill founded, mus had undergone a transfor- being born from above (a.k.a. leader of the Jews. He came to or where it goes. So it is with and built on a premise that is mative change in his life, there born again), but it is impossible Jesus by night and said to him, everyone who is born of the wrong. is no Scripture that warrants to identify Nicodemus as a pro- “Rabbi, we know that you are Spirit.” Nicodemus said to him, Better, I think, might have such a hopeful position. On the totype model for a transformed a teacher who has come from “How can these things be?” been an Apostolic Program, contrary, Jesus addressed him Church. It simply is not there. God; for no one can do these Jesus answered him, “Are you a where we were called (as Nico- in verse 10: “Are you a teacher As others beyond our diocese signs that you do apart from teacher of Israel, and yet you do demus never was) and sent out of Israel, and yet you do not un- become aware of our program, the presence of God.” Jesus not understand these things? where our life’s paradigm will derstand these things?” There they will see that we have answered him, “Very truly, I tell “Very truly, I tell you, we speak be truly transformative — be- is no indication that he came to undertaken a contraction with you, no one can see the king- of what we know and testify to coming fi shers of a new species! understand what Jesus said. a house of cards, or a founda- dom of God without being born what we have seen; yet you do I can understand why the tion with too much sand in the from above.” Nicodemus said to not receive our testimony. If Jim Irvine committee (or whatever body) cement. him, “How can anyone be born I have told you about earthly (Canon James Irvine is retired)

F R O M T H E F R O N T We can all be involved in using God’s compass to rechart our course

Continued from page 1 tithe to the parish, which tithes Most of us need only to look at That feels like a lot of discour- and accepts the changes that God is with us in our to the diocese, which tithes to the our own parishes to see at least aging and bad news, but we still may be in store. Ideally, a new most diffi cult times, national church). It too delivered some of the signs and trends — de- have the Good News. God is with vision and transformational ac- and through the Holy a comprehensive report with a clining offerings and attendance, us in our most diffi cult times, and tion plan would be approved at a long list of recommendations. the aging of the most faithful and through the Holy Spirit he will special congregational meeting. Spirit he will help us Synod 2009 carefully analyzed generous, fewer young families, help us become the church that We can all be involved in become the church and discussed the report fi ndings dwindling Sunday school atten- he wants us to be. First, though, helping our church/parish/con- that he wants us to be. and resolutions and recognized dance, and neglect of the needy we have to understand and ac- gregation to use God’s compass the Anglican Church in New in the community. cept the gravity of our situation in re-charting its course. We can First, though, we have Brunswick is in trouble. With- In many parishes today in- and invite him into our lives and ask our rector or wardens what to understand and ac- out significant renewal in our come does not keep up with into our parishes to help us. plans have been made under the cept the gravity of our understanding of being Chris- the expenses of maintaining Nicodemus Project and then tian and Anglican, preparation buildings, whether modest or Jim Morell chairs the Admin- volunteer to help. It takes many situation and invite of our ordained and lay leaders magnifi cent, and may no longer istration Team of Diocesan hands and many prayers to help him into our lives and for change, new communication support a full-time priest. Some- Council, the team responsible for our parishes become healthy, into our parishes to strategies, and more attention to times the beautiful old buildings the Nicodemus Project mission-focused, welcoming, missions work, many parishes don’t even meet the needs of to- growing, and active in proclaim- help us. will continue to decline and may day’s worshipers, attendance at ing the Gospel of Jesus Christ for eventually disappear. Bible studies and other spiritual the making of disciples. Synod called for transforma- growth programs is sparse, and One of the golden rules of up initiative helps us maintain tional change. The Nicodemus leaders (ordained and lay) feel any major change initiative is that important perspective too. Project exists to inspire and en- ill-equipped to guide the parish “communicate, communicate, The Nicodemus Project, able that change. into the future. communicate.” The planners and named for the man whose life the organizers of any major proj- was transformed when he saw ect know well what it is all about Jesus, is a response to the needs and what is supposed to happen, of this diocese. Synod 2007 called but the experts tell us that much for two task forces, one to study too often those most affected rural and/or struggling parishes by the changes and those most and recommend appropriate responsible for action, remain responses to their condition; www.anglican.nb.ca in the dark. another to address the parishes’ OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE DIOCESE OF FREDERICTON In the case of our Nicodemus support of the diocesan budget. A SECTION OF THE ANGLICAN JOURNAL Project, the people who will The Rural and/or Struggling be impacted by the program’s Parishes task force was creative The Rt. Rev. Claude Miller Bishop and Publisher changes and the people most and conscientious. The mes- responsible for making those sage from us was clear: “one Ana Watts Editor changes happen are the same … size does not fi t all parishes, so DEADLINE and we are those people. We are please don’t dictate solutions to for copy and photo Published 10 times per year. Price of subscription $10.00 the people who worship each us – just set the priorities, point submissions to the Sunday and have long ensured us in the right direction and sup- Please send news and photo submissions to the presence and strength of port us when we need it”. 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P R I N C I P A L Nicodemus: a fair man who supported Jesus E N G A G E M E N

ince the Nicodemus continued to support Jesus. of what we know and testify to March 10-14 Project launch the end In Chapter 7 of John’s gospel, what we have seen; yet you do Council of General Synod of January, I have been when Jesus is under attack by not receive our testimony. If S April 1 asked two questions: Who the Pharisees, we read: Nico- I have told you about earthly Maundy Thursday was Nicodemus? And what is demus, who had gone to Jesus things and you do not believe, Christ Church Cathedral “transformational change?” In before, and who was one of how can you believe if I tell you April 3 light of the Nicodemus Project, them, asked, “Our law does not about heavenly things?” Holy Saturday/Easter Eve understanding the answers judge people without fi rst giv- The Nicodemus Project is a Christ Church Cathedral to these two questions is very ing them a hearing to fi nd out renewal initiative that is the important. what they are doing, does it?” distillation of nearly 10 years of April 4 Easter Sunday In the third chapter of They replied, “Surely you are prayer, consultation and vision- Christ Church Cathedral John’s Gospel we read: “Now not also from Galilee, are you?” ing by our diocese. As I refl ect there was a Pharisee named Ni- Nicodemus stands up for Jesus this Lenten season, I fi rmly April 11-13 codemus, a leader of the Jews. at his own peril and leaves him- believe that spiritual renewal North American Conference for Bishops He came to Jesus by night and self open to ridicule. At Jesus’ of our diocese is possible if we said to him, “Rabbi, we know crucifi xion Nicodemus is at the are centered on Christ and the April 13-14 that you are a teacher who has cross when Jesus is abandoned proclamation of God’s Good Metropolitans meeting come from God; for no one can by Peter and the disciples. News. God desires our transfor- April 20 do these signs that you do apart Nicodemus takes Jesus’ body mational change so that all em- Bishop’s Counsel from the presence of God.” Je- and prepares it for burial. Did brace his love in discipleship, so sus answered him, “Very truly, Nicodemus become a disciple? that we become a Church that April 22 Clergy Spouses Retreat I tell you, no one can see the his relatively secure position in Was Nicodemus spiritually is focused on God’s mission to kingdom of God without being the community, again, we could transformed born from above? the world. April 24 born from above.” argue that Nicodemus was We are left to decide. Layreaders Day It could be argued, that spiritually needy. Nicodemus Are we, or will we become In the Risen Christ, April 25-27, 29 Nicodemus, a well respected takes a chance, meeting Jesus disciples? Will we be personally Deanery of Woodstock man of privilege, wealth and in the dark of night, not want- and corporately transformed by Visitation * position is taken up with a ing others to know his curiosity the Nicodemus Project? desire to encounter Jesus. He or desire of Jesus’ presence in Nicodemus is the perfect April 28 Clergy Day knows something about Jesus his life. Anglican. He/we ask the right from the talk around town. There is no scriptural questions but we have diffi culty At the same time he seems to evidence that Nicodemus ever with Jesus’ answers: “Are you a Claude Miller is Archbishop of *Denotes Confi rmation speak from a place where he becomes a disciple of Christ. teacher of Israel, and yet you do the Ecclesiastical Province of may have witnessed the works However we do know that not understand these things? Canada and Bishop of Freder- of Jesus fi rst hand. It spite of Nicodemus was a fair man who Very truly I tell you, we speak icton. A N N O U N C E M E N T S

The Rev. Kevin Cross will leave Difference a gift, diversity a blessing the Parish of McAdam on March 14 in order to become rector of Holy Trinity Church, Oxford, n a rapidly changing culture does not insist that we embrace impact on how we deal with dif- Maryland, on March 21. it becomes increasingly it as ours, nor does it require ference. The call of Jesus to the The Rev. Donald Hamilton will Idiffi cult for the Christian to that we become like it. Church is unity, not uniformity. retire as priest-in-charge of St. maintain a balanced perspec- Anglicanism celebrates We often confuse the two. James Moncton and as chaplain tive on where he or she fi ts into difference! Some Anglicans What is Anglicanism is one to Moncton hospitals on March a seemingly growing diversity. seem to have forgotten that. On of Urban T. Holmes’ last works 31. His last working day was Communities once composed of many recent occasions those (Morehouse Publishing, 1982) Feb. 19. members from a few, or per- with specifi c agendas have and was not published until af- The Rev. Bonnie LeBlanc was haps only one, cultural heri- decided they need to silo them- ter his death in the early 1980s. appointed to a three-year term tage, were common only a few conviction. He visited with tax selves. They prefer to break In it he wrote: “In our common as Regional Dean of Woodstock decades ago. Today difference is collectors and sinners, with away to protect particular life of worship, which is what on Jan. 15. probably just next door. pharisees and adulterers. His political or moral convictions cements Anglicans together, The Rev. Garth Maxwell was Do we embrace difference as tolerance amazed people. No rather than continue to live we can affi rm the different gifts appointed associate priest at a positive or see it as a threat? one was excluded from his life within the tension of the diver- of one another without having Christ Church (Parish) Church Some might argue that the or his love. Even a shallow un- sity of the Body. When this is to live as if they were ours as in Fredericton in early January. world would be a much bet- derstanding of Christ teaches the case, it makes Anglicanism well. In our understanding of The Rev. Wendy Amos Binks was ter place if everyone were the us that God’s love extends to no different from many other church, it is the people of God appointed supervising priest in same. Not likely. It’s true we every person everywhere. Jesus denominational churches, who provide a comprehensive the Parishes of Hillsborough tend to be attracted to like- did not come “into the world which is not something I be- ministry, not each individual and Riverside, and St. Andrews, minded people who assure us to condemn the world, but that lieve is true about our fully and … We are called to serve in a Sunny Brae on a half-time basis that we are thinking rightly. the world through him might correctly understood Anglican community where we support on Jan. 1. But what a boring world it be saved.” (John 3:17) Church religious heritage. We the vocation of anyone who would be without the tension It’s when those differences might all benefi t from leaving has a God-given gift to make a of different opinions, back- seem to bump up against per- those things that are beyond singular contribution in a given grounds, cultural heritages ceived doctrinal convictions our infl uence to God and focus area, even when it impinges on or even religious convictions. that we in the Anglican Church on our belief that it is he who is our own comfort.” In reality it is those differ- seem to get into trouble these in control. Difference is a gift. Diversity ences that “make the world go days. That issue has sparked Coming to a better under- is a blessing. Knowing our- Archbishop ‘round.” Without them it would extensive debate about what standing of our identity as selves better lowers the tension be a monochromatic, dull place we consider to be or not to Anglican Christians has been that exists in our relationships Claude Miller for sure. Surely diversity is one be “core doctrine.” How is it named as a high priority for the with the different. The ten- will attend the of God’s greatest gifts. As some- that the view of someone or Diocese of Fredericton over the dency to disregard, condemn Clergy Spouse Conference one once put it, “it must be so something different makes us next few years. “Relearn what and exclude others may be since that’s how God created it.” lose our heads and forget the it means to be Christian and more of a refl ection of our own at Villa Madonna Tolerance and inclusion imperatives of Christian living Anglican” are the words of the insecurity than it is of our right Rothesay were marks of the life of Jesus and behaviour? We can show Nicodemus Project action plan. judgment. on Thursday morning Christ. Jesus associated with respect and value others even This is important because the The Ven. Geoffrey Hall is Execu- April 22 the pious and the rude. He if we don’t agree with their extent to which we are sure and tive Assistant to the Bishop of spent time with family as well decisions, lifestyles or social certain about who we are and Fredericton, Secretary of the as those of differing religious practices. Being near difference what we believe has a direct Synod and Diocesan Archdeacon. Justice camp to focus on poverty, environment, food security, housing, aboriginal justice, building neighbourhoods, and empowering communities Community development is the camp organized by the Anglican in its simplest form is a process and taking action for change,” secular justice partners to foster theme of a justice camp hosted Church of Canada’s partner- of coming together, developing said host Bishop Michael Bird. change. For more information, by the Diocese of Niagara May ships-eco-justice committee. trusting relationships, naming Anglicans across Canada will visit www.justicecamp.ca or 9 to 14. It is the fi fth such justice “Community development the justice issues to be addressed gather with ecumenical and call 905/527-1316, extension 420. 4 / THE NEW BRUNSWICK ANGLICAN MARCH 2010

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C O M M E N T A R Y United in service and witness to their faith ACW Diocesan Vice President the Diocese of New Westmin- Florence Joy Clement spoke to ster in British Columbia. What the congregation at St. John’s wonderful opportunities to Church in Oromocto on ACW connect and share experiences Sunday, Nov. 29. Her text is and Christian efforts with ACW reprinted here. members from across Canada. ACW member Heather Carr, he purpose of the ACW known to many of you, has (Anglican Church served as branch, deanery, di- Women) is to unite ocesan and national president. women in a fellowship She is a wonderful and capable ofT worship, study and offer- representative of our ACW and ing, which will deepen and all it stands for. strengthen their own spiritual There have been, and will lives as well as lead them into continue to be, many changes Christian service in the parish, in the ACW over the years. diocese, community, nation How soon we can expect more and the world. We work for and changes, and what they may sustain an informed interest in be, remains to be seen. The fact the mission of the church. remains, however, we have to Our new national motto continue to be the hands, the is “The Love of Jesus Calls ears, the voice, the feet and the Us” and our diocesan motto is heart of Christ, so that we can “Launch out into the Deep.” A carry on the work he began in little quotation I rely on regu- us — the ACW. larly is: “Lord, remind me that Yes, we are living in a chang- nothing is going to happen to ing world, and we do need to me today that you and I can’t keep pace with these changes. handle together.” We are primarily known as a As you may or may not fund-raising group (although know, all women in our churches our national president calls it are part of Anglican Church Members of the Diocesan ACW gather for their annual meeting in early May each year. Last year in St. Luke’s, Saint ‘fun-raising’), but we also do a Women, but not all are active lot of good works. If the ACW John, executive members were elected for the coming year. From left to right they are Patti Hoyt, treasurer; Inez members of the organization and did not exist our members that is okay — many are called Estabrooks, secretary; Florence Joy Clement, vice-president; and Joan Randall, president. would miss out on a lot of fun, to help with some of our projects shared blessings and the satis- and do so willingly when asked, catering and receptions that our outreach. We are a group of up, as some of our members faction of a job well done. We and we all appreciate that. your ACW does, but that is women dedicated to carrying did, in JA (Junior Auxiliary), would miss the smiling faces of Roberta Tiltons and a few of only a part of what we do. Most on God’s work as best we can. GA (Girl’s Auxiliary) and AYPA children as they open the small her friends started the WA (the groups (if not all) open their Many of our churches would (Anglican Young People’s As- gifts we buy for their Christmas Women’s Auxiliary) in Canada meetings with a devotional not be able to function without sociation) then the WA and ACW, parties in the church hall, our in 1885. They struggled to be time — readings and prayers. both the physical and fi nancial but we hope they will be willing visits to seniors and shut-ins, recognized as a viable part of After the business is covered help of the ACWs. to keep this very important and and the opportunity to support the church, but it took some many have guest speakers for One of the ways the ACW vital segment of our church alive. bereaved families by catering bishops a long time to accept our edifi cation. Some churches helps church and rectory build- Many of our members to funeral receptions. We would that. Finally, on Nov. 4, 1903 the have spin-off groups of crafters ings is through the Extra-Cent- enjoy fellowship, especially even miss catering to our own WA was brought to the Diocese and quilters. A-Day fund to repair roofs, the Christmas and end-of-year parish confi rmation and other of Fredericton. Then in 1967 We give much money to our update kitchens, and undertake potlucks or even restaurant celebrations. the name WA was changed to own churches and then contrib- other practical projects. visits. We also have our dean- The essence of Anglican ACW and our present primate, ute to the support of the wider We really need to have ery annual general meetings, Church Women is more than Archbishop Fred Hiltz, is very church. (A list of ministries younger women join with us, held in a different church in fundraising. It may be one supportive of ACW. At our supported by ACW is found as our numbers are dwindling the deanery each year, and our of our major functions, but national meeting in Newfound- below — ed.) due to old age and physical two-day diocesan annual meet- we encompass a broad sense land last October he spoke of Our organization is aging burnout. Many younger women ing held in a different area of of ministry and witness. We the amazing amount of work and many of our members are are working full time and have the diocese each May. There is embrace all the roles women the ACWs do, and how impor- unable to carry on the work of families to look after and need also a three-day national meet- assume in service and witness tant he feels we are. But it is the ACW and some groups are some time to relax, but it would ing held in a different diocese to our faith. not all work and fundraising, dwindling in numbers as well, be wonderful if, when they each year. This year it was in we have fun together too, and but there is no shortage of en- ease up on work or retire, they Newfoundland and our dioc- Florence Joy Clement of the so we should do. thusiasm for the contributions would consider helping the esan president, Joan Randall, Parish of Fredericton is ACW You probably know of the we make to our churches and ACWs. Many haven’t grown attended. Next year it will be in diocesan vice-president.

Some of the ministries that appreciate the prayerful and fi nancial support of the ACW

• Canon Paul Jeffries, missionary priest at the • Divinity Scholarship Fund to help theological Bishop McAllister College in Uganda. students from this diocese. • School fees for students at Bishop McAllister • Primate’s World Relief and Development Fund. College. • Coverdale Foundation. • New Brunswick missionaries Kara Thompson • Foster children (many branches have their own Mejia, Isabel Murphy and Nancy Stevens. foster children, and the diocesan ACW supports • Church Army and Taylor College in Saint John two children). • Inner city youth programs. • Diocesan youth camps Medley and Brookwood. • Dioceses of The Arctic, and Yukon as well as • Farraline Place senior’s residence. the Council of the North. • School of Church Music. • Transition homes throughout the province. 6 / THE NEW BRUNSWICK ANGLICAN MARCH 2010

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The Rev. Chris Hayes, centre, was inducted as priest and rector of the Parish of Quispamsis at St. Augustine’s Church on Sunday evening, Feb. 7. The Ven. David Barrett, Archdeacon of Kingston and the Kennebecasis presided at the service, his fi rst service of induction in their years as archdeacon. The Rev. Ellen Curtis of the Parish of Lakewood, left, was preacher.

CAROL ANNINGSON The Parishes of Carleton (St. George’s Church) and Victoria (St. Jude’s Church) recently embarked on a collaborative ministry in the lower west side of Saint John. At a service in St. Jude’s on Jan. 31, the Rev. Canon Howard Anningson, rector of Carleton, was also inducted as rector of the Parish of Victoria; and the new ministry of the Rev. Robert Salloum was celebrated with his appointment as associate priest in both parishes. Seen here following the service are, left to right, Jackie Clark, warden in the Parish of Carleton; the Ven. Vicars Hodge, Archdeacon of St. Andrews; Joe Masson, warden in the Parish of Victoria: Canon Anningson; Ken Lewell, warden in the Parish of Carleton; Mr. Salloum; and Evan Smith, warden in the Parish of Victoria. Historic Saint John churches make history yet again

BY VICARS HODGE sharing and collaboration in This is a remarkable new ministry on the West Side. beginning for the two churches, t. George’s, Carleton The two churches agreed especially in light of their MARGARET LAKING and St. Jude’s, Victoria, that although both corpora- histories. St. George’s Church Following the service of dedication for a new Yamaha organ donated to the Sare two of Saint John’s tions would continue, they predates our fi rst Bishop John Parish of McAdam by Charles Gabel in memory of his parents Leola and landmark churches. And would share two clergy equally Medley by half a century and is Donald as well as his brother Robert, the Gabel family, the organist and the together they recently made the — one would be the rector of the product of the evangelical priest-in-charge of the parish gathered around it. In back is the Rev. Kevin landmark decision to share and both churches and the other revival of the 18th century. The Cross, in front of him are David Gabel of Moncton, Robert Gabel’s son; strengthen their ministry. would be the associate priest of present structure, built in 1821, Jeanie Gabel, also of Moncton, Robert’s widow; and Judy Thomas, organist The two churches are neigh- both. While Canon Anningson has a distinctive clock tower at St. George’s. In front are Kimberley, Robert Gabel’s grand-daughter; bours in Saint John’s lower would continue to reside in the that presides over the deep west and the organ donor Charles Gabel, a member of the congregation at St. west side and in recent years St. George’s rectory and Mr. side and overlooks the busy George’s. have collaborated in several Salloum would move into the harbour. ways — Lenten missions, the St. Jude’s rectory, neither priest St. Jude’s was planted dur- Alpha course, summer clergy would be the exclusive minister ing the time of Bishop Medley coverage, and an extensive of either church. Theirs would and has its roots in the Anglo- Parish rejoices in sweet food bank support ministry. be a team ministry. Catholic renewal that swept When the Rev. Canon David So last October, the Rev. through the Anglican Church Kierstead, rector of St. Jude’s, Canon Howard Anningson, in the 19th century. It dwells up sound of new organ announced in early 2009 that he rector of the Parish of Carleton the hill from St. George’s, next would retire before the end of (St. George’s) was also ap- to Queens Square and overlook- Thanks to the generosity of Two of Charles Gabel’s neigh- the year, the usual transition pointed the rector of the Parish ing the Digby ferry docks. Charles Gabel, the Parish of Mc- bours, Donna and Milton Currie, protocol was triggered. The of Victoria (St. Jude’s). On him Although both congrega- Adam has a new, Yamaha organ. with Jim and Sadie McCrack- wardens and parish advisory fall most of the administrative tions are much smaller numeri- During a service of dedication en’s daughter Karen, sang one of committee arranged a meet- responsibilities and his consid- cally than they once were, they of the new organ held in St. Charles favourite songs, How Long ing with me as their territorial erable gifts in pastoral care are have plenty of desire to be George’s Church on the fourth Has it Been, made popular in 1964 archdeacon. We discussed the a blessing to both congrega- useful and have embraced the Sunday of Advent, the Rev. Kevin by country singer Jim Reeves. preparation of a parish profi le, tions. ideas of shared and collabora- Cross, rector, said: “We thank “Oh how long has it been since talked of interim ministry, and The Rev. Rob Salloum was tive ministry with enthusiasm. Charles Gabel for his generous you talked with the Lord and told began to consider what gifts appointed associate priest of Despite historic rivalries that donation in memory of his par- Him your heart’s hidden secret? were needed in the next rector both parishes on Jan. 1. He grew from their different theo- ents, Leola and Donald, and his How long since you prayed? of St. Jude’s. However, as the shares in liturgical leadership logical beginnings, they have brother, Robert. Charles, you How long since you stayed on conversation proceeded, the and pastoral care in both par- for decades known that they have graced us with a wonderful your knees till the light shone leadership team at St. Jude’s ishes – and under the rector’s have far more in common than instrument to inspire our praise through,” they sang. grew into the idea that the fu- direction, takes the lead in the things that once divided of God.” Following the service of ture of St. Jude’s might well in- small group, program ministry, them. Robert Gabel’s widow, Jeanie, dedication refreshments were volve the people of St. George’s and congregational develop- her son David and his daughter, served in the hall and included as well. So conversations with ment. They were inducted in Kimberley traveled from Monc- a decorated cake especially for two sets of churchwardens and their roles at a service in St. The Ven. Vicars Hodge is ton for the service. Charles. two vestries led to a remarkable Jude’s on Jan. 31 Archdeacon of St. Andrews MARCH 2010 THE NEW BRUNSWICK ANGLICAN / 7

P A R I S H N E W S Christmas in March? It can take some time to get pageant pictures in the paper Better late than never

Then eight months old, Oliver Shaw was cast in the lead as Baby Jesus. His parents, Nathan and Rebekah, enjoyed their supporting roles as Joseph and Mary. They stayed warm inside until the last minute before the performance. Hot chocolate and mulled cider along with cookies helped to keep the audience warm. Mary, Joseph and the Baby Jesus, surrounded by donkeys, sheep, shepherds and wise men braved a cold and blustery The angelic Rev. Ellen Curtis, rector The church plans to make this an night in December to perform a Living Nativity in the Parish of Lakewood. In addition to the casts of characters and of Lakewood (in the photo in the annual event. animals, the tableau offered lots of Christmas carol singing and music from the St. James Choir. right), watched over the event.

P L A N T I N G A H E A D Parish brings church history to life

BY BETTY MACGILLIVARY

People in the Parish of Stanley

marked the 130th anniversary of St. Thomas Church with a reenactment of the erection of the original building. Copies of the church history, provided by Twila Buttimer of the Diocesan Archives, were reviewed and a skit was written by parishioner Betty MacGil- livray, who called it an exercise of enlightenment. “I was in awe of the dedication and commit- ment of our ancestors,” she said. The fi rst wave of United Empire Loyalists landed in what is Under the leadership of the now the City of Saint John on May 18, 1783. Just two years Rev. W.O. Raymond, who was The cast of an historical skit, dressed in period costume, told the story of the later,the city was incorporated and earned the title of the fi rst newly appointed to Stanley building of St. Thomas Church in the Parish of Stanley. Left to right they incorporated city in Canada. in 1879, plans for a church are James Waugh, Martin Fullarton, Bill Smith, Betty MacGillivray, Libby Saint John will mark the 225th anniversary of its incor- to replace the dysfunctional Fullarton, Kirk MacDonald and Heather Logan. poration this year and the people of historic Trinity Church school/church building were in the uptown will celebrate right along with it. formulated. Mr. Raymond’s the area and the talents of the members portrayed individu- Early last November, before the ground was frozen, young father, a lieutenant colonel people in the community, the als and families signifi cantly and old members of Trinity gathered to plant 225 spring bulbs from Woodstock, designed and total cost for the building was involved in the church at that in the church’s Charlotte Street garden. directed the construction of the $2,000 and the structure was time, with surnames like Clark- “We hope that revelers and passers-by will appreciate our structure that began in Janu- completed debt-free.The beauti- son, Waugh, Douglass, and colourful greeting and be inclined to join us for one of our ary of 1879 and was complete in ful baptismal font and the altar Logan. These family names are community breakfasts or suppers,” says parishioner David time for the All Saints service survive to this day. still present in today’s congre- Goss, who organized the bulb planting event. “We also offer that same year. On Jan. 7, 1880 St. Thomas gation. monthy movie nights and have some special concerts planned Money was needed for the Church was consecrated by “It is important to know the to mark the 225th anniversary. Watch for the dates. building project, but early on it Archbishop Medley. St. Thomas history of your church,” Ms. Toddler Lila Scaplan, kneeling on the right, is one of the was decided that parishioners was the name given the previ- Buttimer told the people of the many parishioners who helped David, left, plant the bulbs. would work out the amount ous church and is believed to be Parish of Stanley. She was cor- of their subscriptions. The the name of the Archbishop’s rect. In preparing the skit they rate was $1 per man for a day’s parish church in Exeter, Eng- learned much that gave them work, $2 for a man and team. land. pride and admiration of their Most of the materials were also Attending the ceremony ancestors, who with so little, acquired through subscription. were nine priests from church- constructed a beautiful House Many gifts were received but es in and around Fredericton as of God. the most signifi cant was the well as members of the Cathe- east window given by Archbish- dral choir. Historic surnames like op John Medley, the fi rst Bishop The recent skit, inspired Clarkson, Waugh, of Fredericton. This window, by the information contained it is recorded, had at one time in old church documents, was Douglass, and Logan been the west window of Christ presented by a cast in period are still present at Church Cathedral. costume with Bill Smith as the St. Thomas Church. By using the resources of Rev. Mr. Raymond. Other cast 8 / THE NEW BRUNSWICK ANGLICAN MARCH 2010

C O M I N G E V E N T S The fun starts early in the morning and continues late into the evening — even for the nurse!

BY WENDY GOULD and knowledgeable are just Medley two of the words I would use First of all, I want everyone to describe Liz Harding. Under to know that I love going to her guidance, a team of excep- Camp Medley. For two consecu- Moments tional young people spends the tive summers, I have had the summer providing leadership privilege of being camp nurse to encounter. They really do and ministry for the campers. for one week. For those who like each other and they truly I have watched counselors are not aware, Camp Medley is delight in working with the provide support to a homesick a Christian camp that provides campers. camper, cheer on the slowest residential camping for chil- The fun of camp starts early of participants in the obstacle dren. It is located on the St. each morning and continues course, sit in chapel and pray John River in Upper Gagetown, late into the evening. The with a camper, offer encourage- New Brunswick. The camp campers move from one activity ment to a camper not feeling itself is beautifully designed to another with ease. Activities so well — these and so many and has a newly constructed are offered to pique the inter- other gestures would make any kitchen and dining facility. It est of each and every camper. mother proud. (I guess I have In closing, I would like to tell If you would like to share is owned and operated by the They can canoe, swim, do arts to mention here that two of my you that if you ever have the in the fun and inspiration Diocese of Fredericton. and crafts, learn to work a yo- sons worked at Camp Medley opportunity to sit in the chapel offered by a week as a Camp As beautiful as Camp Medley yo, participate in sports — the last summer, Nicholas as head at Camp Medley and hear 120 Medley nurse working out is, it is the people who work choices are diverse and seem- male counselor and Alex as a young voices sing Days of Eli- of the newly refurbished there that make it a wonder- ingly limitless. counselor). jah, go for it. There is nothing nurse’s hut and infi rmary, ful experience. The staff is From the outside looking My time at Camp Medley quite like it. undeniably the most kind and in it all appears seamless, has truly been a rewarding contact the assistant camp director Shawn Branch generous group of co-workers I which brings me to the direc- experience that I could not have Wendy Gould is a Camp Medley . have ever had the opportunity tor and her team. Dedicated been exposed to anywhere else. nurse.

Clergy Spouses Retreat At Villa Madonna, Rothesay Empty Vessels Enough for All April 20-22

• Tuesday evening: Companion Diocese trip presentation by the Rev. Jasmine Chandra & Heather Miller

• Wednesday: Judith Davids, counselor

• Thursday morning: Time with Archbishop Claude Miller

A day to replenish the soul. Of special interest to people committed to mission & justice

March 20, 2010 9 am – 4 pm

St. Peter’s Church, Parish of Upham

For more information:

The Rev. Marian Lucas-Jefferies at 832-7106 [email protected] Anne Walling, PWRDF Coordinator [email protected] MARCH 2010 THE NEW BRUNSWICK ANGLICAN / 9

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Get some money, from government, foundations and from New Brunswick Anglicans who had already given generously but still responded to Archbishop Claude Miller’s most recent fund-raising request.

You can see the profi le better now. The lines of the roof of the new administration and staff-house with accommodations for the camp director, assistant director, chaplain and cook plus a staff lounge, tuck shop and craft room. Everything will be ready for this summer’s camping season.

Get a big truck with destructive and Building Medley’s Future constructive attachments. A winter works story in photos by Claude Miller Read counter clockwise from the upper left

Gut the inside of the old staff house. Tear off the roof.

Then add some roof trusses. Can you see the shape of things to come? Does it look familiar? And the walls. Dump the garbage in the truck.

And some more pre-fabricated walls. (This part goes quickly. Good thing because the workers are anxious to get to Put up some pre-fabricated walls. the interior work and a bit of heat.) 10 / THE NEW BRUNSWICK ANGLICAN MARCH 2010

C O L U M N S Maturity is worth the wait, just ask Firefl ight

here are all kinds of Who Wait album artwork. They nity to demonstrate just what a choirs, bands and solo represent both the waiting and great singer she is. The use of Tartists and others who the concept of time being under piano and strings, along with have matured in lots of ways God’s command. “Desperate,” the more complex songwrit- through their commercial the fi rst single off the album, ing, clearly indicate this album careers. For some, that growth features clocks throughout the evolved from the previous two, manifests itself in the music; video, and lyrics like; “I know yet it is also a very fresh experi- for others it shows up in the there’s so much at stake / but ence. Resonant and thoughtful texts they pen. The rock band I don’t know if I can take one lyrics complete the package. Firefl ight is maturing in both more pat on the back saying On its website < www. aspects and it is exciting to continues to experience some ing to be a lot better. When we I’ll be okay. / Can’t you see fi refl ightrock.com> Firefl ight hear, read and refl ect upon that wonderful music things, learn do that, we totally miss out on my whole life is in disarray?” seeks to remind everyone of growth. from them, and incorporate what’s happening between now There’s a sense of impatience God’s magnifi cence in the midst Firefl ight, out of Florida, them into their music. and our goal. and perhaps even panic. of personal weakness — “I’m just released its third album “This album is a maturation “God has times of waiting For Those Who Wait features not what I have done / I’m what For Those Who Wait, and those in understanding that some- in our lives because He has a very heavy, but also very I’ve overcome.” For a band to who waited for this album have times you don’t appreciate why something for us to learn. Hard clear, guitar sound, thanks to successfully evolve, and still received a great musical treat. you’re on the path that you’re things that happen, that throw the switch to solid-body guitars. remain true to its faith in this Many bands succumb to the are,” says lead singer Dawn us off of our plan, become the (Some of the riffs are reminis- culture, is something wonder- “sophomore jinx” — the second Michele. “A lot of times we get most important things in our cent of Collective Soul). The ful and well worth the wait. album is badly received be- bogged down thinking about lives because God will take songs on this album require For Those Who Wait will give cause the group spent its whole things that we’re waiting for them and use them to shape a vocal instrument of great you lots to think about. I highly life preparing for the fi rst, but — as soon as I get my bills paid our character and who we are.” range, clarity, passion, and recommend it! only works a year or so for the things are going to be great, as Indeed, waiting on God is a control — in both the loud sec- The Rev. Chris Hayes is a musi- second. That is not the case soon as my family member’s key part of faith. Clocks fi gure tions and more tender moments cian as well as rector of Quis- with Firefl ight, this group not sick any more things are go- prominently in the For Those — and give Dawn the opportu- pamsis.

A R C H I V E S C O R N E R All in the Family … Clergy in the Diocese of Fredericton Several previous articles fo- cused on the lives and careers of particular clergy. For the next couple of months, we will focus on clergy in light of two measur- able and longstanding trends in this diocese: family connections and long service. Our offering this month looks at related clergy — fathers and sons, or brothers — all men so far. Perhaps the earliest father and son team was the Rev. Oliver Ar- nold (1792-1834) and his son, the Rev. Horatio Nelson (1828-1848), who served the Parish of Sussex. Arnold-the-younger spent his fi rst six years there as curate. In the Parish of Kingston, the fi rst three rectors were all Scovils: the Rev. James (1787-1808); his son, the Rev. Elias (1808-1841); and his son, the Rev. William Elias (1841-1875). The Rev. James Somerville DIOCESAN ARCHIVES taught at the College of New Left to right in the photo array above are the Coster brothers: Archdeacon George, Parish of Fredericton; the Rev. Nathaniel, Parish of Richibucto; and Brunswick and served parishes Canon Frederick, Parish of Carleton. The photographs of Nathaniel and Frederick were taken about1860. The photo of Archdeacon George Coster, the nearby while his brother, the Rev. eldest, was taken earlier. Alexander Somerville, served in Bathurst and St. Stephen. Two George Coster, served the Parish later became a deaconess in ley, later entered the ministry Next month we will look at the sons of Noah Disbrow of Saint of Fredericton (1939 – 1968). Philadelphia. and served briefl y in McAdam. unique propensity toward long John were the Rev. Noah who Saint John clergy families Samuel Denny Street had two In the 20th century, this diocese incumbencies in this diocese. served in Bathurst (1846 – 1856); included the Armstrongs and the ordained sons, the Rev. William had several father and son teams: Perhaps it can be attributed to and the Rev. James W., who Grays. The Rev. John Armstrong Henry who served Campobello the Bates (William John and son the example set by the fi rst Bish- served Simonds (1846 – 1858). served as the first rector of St. in the 1890s, and the Rev. Samuel Alban), the Bucklands (Harry op of Fredericton, John Medley, Bishop John Medley (1845- James Church (1851 – 1857). He had Denny Lee who served the Par- Thomas and son Basil), the Hoyts who served 47 years. 1892) brought his family with two sons, the Rev. William who ish of Woodstock (1849 – 1870). (Leopold Augustus and his two Sources: Special thanks for help him to New Brunswick and later also served St. James (1857-1882); The eldest son of Samuel, the clergy sons, Harold H. and Her- on this article goes to Archbish- ordained three of his sons: John and the Rev. G.M. who served Rev. Thomas Wyer, served in St. bert J.), the Martins (W.C.V and op Nutter, who kindly supplied B. served Christ Church Cathe- Stone Church (1852-1887). The Rev. Stephen, Toronto, Bathurst and son Vincent), the Moorheads many of the names mentioned dral here and then returned to Benjamin Gerrish Gray served at Christ Church Cathedral. He (Bishop William Henry and here. Details for many of these England; Charles S. served Sus- Trinity (1825 - 1840 and there’s a was also an army chaplain in the son John); the Nutters (Arch- names were drawn from: The sex (1867 – 1889), and Edward S. plaque to show for it); and his son, American Civil War. bishop Harold and son Bruce); Clergy List in the Diocese of served in St. Stephen and then the Rev. John William, also served The Rev. Charles Parke Bliss the Smiths (Canon Gordon and Fredericton from 1783 to 1995 returned to England. Trinity (1825 – 1868), his fi rst 15 served in Sussex and Studholm son David now in the Diocese of (originally prepared by Elaine Three Coster brothers came years as curate. (1862 – 1867), when throat prob- Ontario), and the Stockalls (R. B. Mercer and updated by Harvey from England, Canon Frederick Longtime Hampton rector, lems brought about his resigna- and son Kevin, now in Sackville Malmberg and Frank More- served Carleton (1823-1866); the the Rev. William W. Walker, had tion; his brother, the Rev. Donald and Dorchester. house); Danny Johnson, Vital Rev. Nathaniel served Richi- four sons, three of whom were McQueen, served 44 years in Archivists note: We are certain Statistics from New Brunswick bucto (1859-1879); and Archdea- ordained by Bishop Medley: Westmorland. that there are many more clergy Newspapers, 1783-1895. con George served Fredericton William in 1864; George in 1867; Archdeacon W.O. Raymond connections but those around the Archives Corner is prepared by (1829-1959). George’s son, the and Millidge in 1874. All three was known both as a longtime paternal, maternal and marriage Twila Buttimer (Twila.Buttimer@ Rev. Charles Coster, taught at served as curates with their rector at St. Mary’s in Saint John lineages are too complex to delve gnb.ca/506-453-4306) and Frank the collegiate school in Freder- father in Hampton and then and a New Brunswick historian. into here and too time consuming Morehouse (Frankm@nbnet. icton. Archdeacon A.S. Coster, served as Episcopal priests in His son, W.O. Jr., born while his to adequately research. nb.ca/506-459-3637). They welcome grandnephew of Archdeacon the USA. Their sister, Elizabeth, father served the Parish of Stan- your comments or questions. MARCH 2010 THE NEW BRUNSWICK ANGLICAN / 11

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French fries, forests, MARCH the Very Rev. Simon K. Abler, Dean retired bishops, and their families. ¶ 19: Parish of Canterbury, (priest- of Ho, the Rt. Rev. Matthias Med- ¶ 5: Parish of Gagetown, the Rev. Val- in-charge). uadues-Badohu. Diocese of Yukon, erie Hunt & the Rev. Karman Hunt, teamwork abound ¶ 20: Parish of Carleton, the Rev. those retired from the diocese - the priests-in-charge. The Rev. Lloyd Canon Howard Anningson, the Rev. Rev. Ben Hall & Nancy Hall, the Rev. McFarlane, retired. n this my fi rst “Thoughts Rob Salloum, associate priest. Dorothy Thorpe, the Rev. Bruce Ay- ¶ 6: Parish of Gondola Point, the Rev. from the Archdeacons” ¶ 21: PRAY for The Liturgical Con- lard & Audrey Aylard, the Rev. Don George Eves. Diocese of Ho, the Rev. column, I thought I would sultation, its participants and secre- Sax & the Rev. Deacon Lee Sax, the Fr. Joseph Kingsley Bentum, rural I tary, as they resource, promote and Rev. Dr. Ellen Bruce OM, the Ven. dean and priest-in-charge, Kpando. introduce you to the Deanery strengthen the worshipping life of Ken & Aldene Snider, the Rev. Geof- ¶ 7: Parish of Grand Manan, the Rev. of Woodstock. If you have the Communion. Archbishop Fred frey & Rosalind Dixon, the Most Rev. Dana Dean. The Rev. Reg MacKin- never travelled up our way Hiltz, Primate Anglican Church of Terry Buckle and the ministry team, non, on leave. then you have missed a treat. Canada. Diocese of Western New- Archbishop Terry Buckle, Blanche ¶ 8: Parish of Hammond River, the I would suggest some summer foundland, Bishop Percy Coffin. and family. Claude, our Archbishop, Rev. Peter Gillies. Diocese of Ho, the day that you take the Trans- Diocese of Ho, Worawora Deanery, William, George and Harold, retired Rev. Fr. Prosper Francis Kwame Deh, Canada from Fredericton and the Rev. Father Charels A. Tetteh, bishops, and their families. assistant curate, Kpando. travel towards Edmundston. priest-in-charge, the Rt. Rev. Matth- ¶ 29: Parish of Derby & Blackville, ¶ 9: Parish of Hampton, the Rev. Leo ias Meduadues-Badohu. Diocese of the Rev. Douglas Barrett. The Rev. Martin. When you drive under High- Yukon, PWRDF representative, Dioc- Stephen McCombe, retired. ¶ 10: Parish of Hardwicke, the Ven. way 3 you enter our deanery esan ACW president Gloria Hockley, ¶ 30: Parish of Dorchester & Sackville, Richard Steeves, priest-in-charge. and for the next 225 kilometers and all ACW members, the Most Rev. the Rev. Canon Kevin Stockall. Diocese ¶ 11: PRAY for The Church of Ireland, you can visit various churches Terry Buckle and the ministry team, of Ho, the Rev. Fr. Lawrence Danny the Most Rev. Alan Edwin Thomas and parishes of interest. As The Ven. Walter Williams Archbishop Terry Buckle, Blanche Amenuvor, priest-in-charge, Penyi. Harper, primate of All Ireland & lay reader Frederick Dibblee, Archdeacon of Woodstock and family. Claude, our Archbishop, ¶ 31: Parish of Douglas & Nashwaak- Archbishop of Armagh. Archbishop headed up this way in 1787 he William, George and Harold, retired sis, the Rev. Canon William MacMul- Fred Hiltz, primate, Anglican Church couldn’t know or imagine the building I mentioned before. bishops, and their families. lin. The Rev. Paul McCracken. of Canada. Diocese of Ho, Agbozune ¶ 22: Parish of Central Kings, the APRIL Deanery, the Rev. Canon George D. lasting impact that his minis- In this newspaper you will Rev. Alan Reynolds, interim priest- ¶ 1: Parish of East Saint John, the Asiamah, rural dean, the Rt. Rev. try would have on this part of have read about the new way in-charge. The Rev. Canon Elaine Rev. Canon Edward Coleman, priest- Matthias Meduadues-Badohu. Dio- God’s vineyard. According to of life for the upper reaches in Lucas, retired. in-charge. Diocese of Ho, the Rev. Fr. cese of Yukon, Whitehorse - Christ our records Mr. Dibblee acted our deanery. The Reverends ¶ 23: Parish of Chatham, the Rev. George Dartey Asiamah, rural dean Church Cathedral, the Ven. Dr. Sean as a lay reader in Woodstock Bonnie LeBlanc (our Re- Gordon Thompson. Diocese of Ho, and priest-in-charge, Agbozume. Murphy, the Rev. David Pritchard & for two years until he was con- gional Dean), Robert LeBlanc, Rev. Fr. Kwasi Oteng Boampong, ¶ 2: Parish of Fredericton, the Rev. family, the Rev. Martin Carroll, Ruth vinced to seek ordination and Amanda Longmoore, and the bishop’s chaplain. Anthony Arza-Kwaw, the Rev. Garth Carroll & family, licensed lay min- was made a deacon on Oct. 23, Rev. Deacon Fran Bedell have ¶ 24: Christ Church Cathedral, the Maxwell, associate priest, the Rev. isters-in-training Gaya Tiedeman, Very Rev. Keith Joyce, Isabel Cutler Deacon Joyce Perry. Beverley Whitehouse, Elsa Cheese- 1791 by Bishop Inglis and re- formed a team ministry, which parish nurse, the Ven. Geoffrey Hall, ¶ 3: Parish of Fredericton Junction, man, Anne Bernard, the Most Rev. turned as deacon in charge of is in its fi rst year. We hope the Rev. Canon Tom Smith, the Rev. the Rt. Rev. George Lemmon, interim Terry Buckle and the ministry team, the new Mission of Woodstock. that as they grow together and Canon Neville Cheeseman, the Rev. priest-in-charge. Archbishop Terry Buckle, Blanche He remained here looking share their gifts the parishes Dr. Barry Craig, the Rev. Canon ¶ 4: Easter Sunday - If ye be risen and family. Claude, our Archbishop, after Woodstock, Queensbury, will also grow together and Elaine Lucas, the Rev. Canon David Christ, seek the things which are William, George and Harold, retired Prince William, and King- the talents and gifts of the Staples honorary assistants. The Rev. above, where Christ sitteth on the bishops, and their families. sclear as well as Northampton parishioners will likewise be Garth Maxwell retired. right hand of God. Colossians 3:1. ¶ 12: Parish of Kent, open incumbency. until his death in 1826. shared. ¶ 25: Parish of Coldbrook & St. Archbishop Fred Hiltz, primate, An- The Rev. Brenda McKnight, retired. Mary’s, the Rev. Gregory McMullin. glican Church of Canada. Diocese of ¶ 13: Parish of Kingston, the Rev. Ar- When you are in the Kings Shared ministry can help Diocese of Ho, the Very Rev. Simon Ho, Kpando Deanery, the Rev. Canon thur Gregg, interim priest-in-charge. Landing area there are four bring parishes back to life. Kofi Ablorh, Dean of St. George’s Joseph K. Bentum, rural dean, the Rt. Diocese of Ho, the Rev. Fr. Joseph churches you might visit All Saints, Grand Falls was a Cathedral, Ho. Rev. Matthias Meduadues-Badohu. Wilson Kwame Hayibor, assistant in the Parish of Prince Wil- marvelous place to be on the ¶ 26: Parish of Dalhousie, open in- Diocese of Yukon, those retired from curate. liam, Dumfries, Queensbury Reign of Christ Sunday as we cumbency. the diocese - the Rev. Canon David & ¶ 14: Parish of Lakewood, the Rev. and Southampton. As you fi lled the church and offi cially 27: Parishes of Denmark and Grand Alice Kalles, the Ven. John & Deacon Ellen Curtis. The Rev. Dr. David leave this parish and head recognized this new ministry. Falls, the Rev. Robert LeBlanc, priest- Carol Tyrell, the Rev. Fred & Marcia Mercer, retired. towards Woodstock, turn off Please pray for the clergy in-charge. Carson, the Very Rev. Peter Williams ¶ 15: Parish of Lancaster, the Rev. ¶ 28: Pray for Bishop of Jerusalem & Barbara Williams, Marion Carroll, Chris McMullen. Diocese of Ho, the at Meductic then turn toward and the people of the Upper - (Middle East) The Rt. Rev. Sheila the Rev. Mary & Lino Battaja, Edith Rev. Fr. Redeemer Ametefe Semevor, Canterbury and visit the three St. John River Valley and the Dawani. Archbishop Fred Hiltz, pri- Josie, licensed lay minister, the Most assistant curate, Worawora. churches in the Parish of Can- Tobique. mate, Anglican Church of Canada. Rev. Terry Buckle and the Ministry ¶ 16: Parish of Ludlow & Blissfi eld, terbury, Benton, and Kirkland. The diocese is talking about The Primate and the Council of Gen- team, Archbishop Terry Buckle, the Rev. Andrew Fraser. If you follow the roads change and dealing with eral Synod, Archbishop Fred Hiltz. Blanche and family. Claude, our Arch- ¶ 17: Parish of McAdam, open in- around First and Second Eel change the last few years. Diocese of Ho, Cathedral Deanery, bishop, William, George and Harold, cumbency. River you will eventually come We all know that this is not out at the Parish of Richmond an easy task but as we look and it’s three churches. In this around the world we know parish you will fi nd one of the that change is inevitable. newest church buildings in The Nicodemus Project and What’s an archdeacon? the diocese and two historic the team that is leading us ecently I was chatting property in any way. And we church buildings. As you leave along the way will hopefully with three Anglicans examine parish registers, in- Richmond Corner, follow the help us come to grips with Rand some others and surance policies and buildings “95” and you will soon be in the future. Both the covenant the conversation turned to an to ensure that they meet the Woodstock where the people that we have produced and the upcoming cathedral service appropriate standards. We also of the Parish of Woodstock prayers that have been offered to install canons and collate meet with parishes in fi nancial and I will be pleased to show allow us to intentionally look archdeacons. One of the An- diffi culty. you two Medley Churches to the future. Many times in glicans turned to me and said, Archdeacons are members built between 1867 and 1883. the past Anglicans have been “So, Pat, what’s an archdeacon of Diocesan Council, that’s Travelling north from Wood- referred to as God’s “frozen do anyway?” And from there archdeaconry, a geographical another meeting every two stock you will reach the Parish chosen,” with our theme song other questions followed … portion of the diocese, and are months, and as council mem- of Wicklow, Wilmot, Peel and “as it was in the beginning, What’s a canon? A deacon? usually incumbent in a parish bers we are each assigned to Aberdeen, which includes is now and ever shall be.” We Where does the dean fi t? How within that archdeaconry. I am one of the seven council teams Florenceville, the french fry all need to be part of a new come our bishop is an arch- the exception to this rule. — still more meetings! capital of the world. The and exciting church. We build bishop now? An archdeacon’s responsi- An archdeacon is usually Rev. Douglas Painter will be from our past, looking forward “I won’t remember all this,” bilities include representing the appointed for an initial period pleased to show you the four toward a vibrant future. saud the Anglican. “I need it bishop in pastoral and admin- of three years and that can be church buildings in his parish. Parents have to let their written down.” So I thought istrative functions, as well as renewed at the pleasure of the Farther up the TCH is the children grow, explore, a regular article on Anglican sharing his/her ministry. We bishop. If the archdeacon is rec- Parish of Andover. Turn right develop, challenge and be structures and traditions — An- meet with the bishop at bi- tor in a parish the corporation and head up the hill to the To- challenged. The Church is no glican 101 — would be useful. monthly Bishop’s Counsel meet- receives $100 a month as recom- bique, Arthurette and Plaster different. As parents we don’t I’ll start with “What does ings and report on our areas. pense for the time spent on arch- Rock. Heading back down the abandon our children because an archdeacon do?” And the When a rector resigns it is diaconal duties. We also receive hill by another route takes you they don’t always do things answer starts with different the territorial archdeacon’s job $100 a month and expenses. to the Parish of Denmark and our way. Anglicans can learn things depending on the dio- to initiate the selection process I am certain there are lots New Denmark. Again head from the newcomers and the cese in which they serve and for a new rector and to ensure of Anglicans with questions north toward the TCH and you newcomers can learn from the the services required of them that