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A SECTION OF THE ANGLICAN JOURNAL september 2020 SERVING THE DIOCESE OF FREDERICTON Our bishop is now an archbishop

By Gisele McKnight

The Rt. Rev. David Edwards, Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Fredericton, has been elected Metropolitan of the Ecclesiasti- cal Province of Canada. The Province announced the news June 17. “I’m looking forward to being able to serve in this new role both within the Province and nationally,” said Archbishop- elect David. The election became neces- sary with the retirement of David Edwards assumed the Archbishop Ron Cutler, bishop position of Metropolitan of the of the Diocese of Nova Scotia & Ecclesiastical Province of Canada Prince Edward Island and cur- on Aug. 1. rent Metropolitan. Despite its name, the Eccle- siastical Province of Canada’s region includes the Dioceses of Canada.” Montreal, Quebec, Fredericton, His vision, he said, is difficult Nova Scotia and Prince Edward to perceive due to the pan- Island, Western Newfoundland, demic’s effects, but “the National Central Newfoundland, and Church appears to be making Eastern Newfoundland and Lab- strides towards a more missional rador — much of the land from approach, and I’m almost certain Montreal eastward. the Province of Canada will be David, 60, was chosen by playing a role in that.” three groups of delegates: bish- The roles of archbishop are to ops, clergy and laity, and was chair provincial synods, call pro- elected on the third ballot. He vincial meetings, consult with will be known as the Most Rev. other archbishops across the David Edwards. The role is ef- country and with the primate, fective Aug. 1 until he retires or and be involved with the discus- resigns. sions surrounding the future of Photo by mark moir As for a ceremony, the ef- the Anglican Church of Canada. fects of COVID-19 will dictate “I’ll probably have a few more when that happens, though it meetings to go to, but really, will likely take place during the it’s a continuation of my role as Pick-up service at your door installation of the not-yet elected bishop of Fredericton, which new bishop of Nova Scotia and will continue to take up most of Prince Edward Island. That elec- my time,” he said. tion is planned for September. “I want to offer my congratu- Those in the Parish of Ludlow and Blissfield who were not using e-offering were still giving their In explaining what led to this lations to Bishop David on his Sunday offering with a slight twist during the COVID-19 lockdown. They taped their offerings to change of title and increased election as the next Metropolitan their doors or other designated areas, and each Sunday of the pandemic, nine-year-old acolyte responsibility, David said, “Every of the Province of Canada,” said Parker Moir collected the offerings in his area, delivering them to the parish treasurer. bishop has to allow their name Archbishop Ron. “In my time to stand and write a vision of ministry for the Province of Archbishop continued on page 2

“Sharing hope & help” 2 / The New Brunswick Anglican september 2020 d i o c e s a n n e w s Diocese marks 175 years

Celebrations are hard to come even before his arrival. Just four by this year during a pandemic, The Letters Patent months after he set foot in New but we did not want this 175th “ Brunswick, the cornerstone was anniversary to pass without designated Fredericton laid and the work continued — acknowledgement. as the seat of the dio- for eight years, mainly due to a Here are some highlights, cese, thus propelling the lack of funds. Most of the finan- compiled by Gisele McKnight, town to city status, much cial support came from outside of the early years of the Diocese to the chagrin of Saint the diocese. of Fredericton, from the book, John. The Cathedral was conse- Citizens With The Saints, A crated in 1853 “in the presence Brief History Of Anglicanism in of most of the bishops in British New Brunswick, by Lyman N. North America and a number Harding, 1994. laid for what Queen Victoria of distinguished guests from the was to designate the Diocese of United States…” (p. 25) Anglicanism in New Brunswick Fredericton and for the 47-year During the construction of did not begin with Bishop John episcopate of John Medley.” (p. the Cathedral, he oversaw the Medley and the creation of the 15) building of St. Anne’s Chapel of Diocese of Fredericton. Medley lived from 1804-1892. Ease. The two buildings ‘set the Anglicans had been living and He arrived from Britain and was pattern’ for church buildings yet worshipping in the province for enthroned as the first bishop of to come in the province, another many generations, helped along Fredericton on June 11, 1845, St. legacy with some still standing by the work of the Society for Barbabas’ Day. He had been con- today. Photo of a painting of Bishop John Medley hanging in Christ the Propagation of the Gospel in secrated on May 4 in Lambeth A comment from him at the Church Cathedral. Foreign Parts, and of course, the under Letters Patent of Queen 1873 diocesan synod shows arrival of the Loyalists in 1783. Victoria, by the Archbishop of how little life has changed in Many churches and parishes Canterbury and the bishops of the church, and also shows his were established in these years London. willingness to be flexible: From 2019 parish reports — in such places as Maugerville, The Letters Patent designated “If the Church is to make Kingston, Saint John, St. An- Fredericton as the seat of the progress, and to show such signs Licenced clergy: 122 (active, retired and other) drews, Gagetown and Frederic- diocese, thus propelling the of life as to make it worthwhile ton. town to city status, much to the for any person outside her com- Licensed lay evangelists: 7 In 1787, the Archbishop of chagrin of Saint John. munion to join her, she must Parishes: 71 + Christ Church Cathedral Canterbury consecrated the Rev. Medley arrived in New meet the want of the present Church buildings: approximately 125 Charles Inglis, former rector Brunswick having suffered much generation, not by proclaiming of Trinity Church in New York tragedy in a short period of time. stereotyped formulas and nega- Parishioners: approximately 13,600 — 1,700 City, as bishop of Nova Scotia, In 1839, his son died, and his tive propositions, but by present- of whom are children which included jurisdiction wife, Christina, died two years ing all Scriptural and Catholic over New Brunswick and other later of tuberculosis. Six children truth in its purity to the minds territories. He and subsequent remained, the youngest only of the young, in a way that can bishops visited the province one year old. In 1843, his oldest interest and attract them, and several times. daughter, who had taken over by occasionally resorting to a Slow but steady growth running the household, died of new form in order to deepen the through the ensuing 50 years scarlet fever, and the next year, truth enshrined in the old.” (p. Deadline for news and photos brought about the need for its his mother, sitting beside him 20) for the October edition of the New own diocese and bishop. in a carriage, was killed when it After his son’s death in 1889, Brunswick Anglican is Sept. 1. “Where there had been six crashed. He himself was severely the bishop was in sharp decline, Send submissions to clergy in 1786, there were now injured. never recovering from this loss. [email protected] 32 in active service,” by 1844 (p. Nevertheless, two months “By the time of his death in 14) after his arrival, he launched a 1892, Medley’s mark was to be “The lack of episcopal su- tour of the diocese, confirming clearly and indelibly stamped pervision and the shortage of 795 candidates, consecrating on the Church in his diocese clergy meant that, in many areas, four churches, and ordaining — visibly in terms of wood significant numbers of Anglicans three priests and one deacon. and stone, and less tangibly in had been lost to other denomi- Apart from building the countless other ways, not the nations. diocese and a long list of other least of which is the high esteem www.anglican.nb.ca “Nevertheless, the first steps accomplishments, Medley’s most in which the lay people of the Official Publication of the Diocese of Fredericton had been taken towards self- visible legacy is Christ Church diocese have traditionally held A SECTION OF THE ANGLICAN JOURNAL support, and firm foundations Cathedral, which he planned their bishop.” (p. 17) The Most Rev. 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p r i n c i p a l Our wilderness walk e n g a g e m e n t s

fter the Jews left video chats, but we all know Sept. 6 Egypt, they wandered there is more. * Parish of in the Wilderness for I could go on listing more the Nerepis and A40 years. They knew where they parallels and differences, but I wanted to be — the Promised will move on. Forty years is a St. John Land — and they knew how to long time, and we have to hope get there, but they had to wait. and pray that our wilderness Sept. 12 When they entered the experienced is resolved before Diocese of Nova land, it was not as they had then. With two exceptions — hoped. For various reasons, it Joshua and Caleb — none of the Scotia and became a place of conflict and Jews who left Egypt entered the Prince Edward confusion. Many of them could Promised Land. Island Electoral not see God and turned to other What were they hoping for ways. The last verse of the Book Ghader nezami on Unsplash when they went in? What was Synod of Judges says, “In those days the vision they had for life Israel had no king, everyone did there? A land flowing with milk Sept. 13 as they saw fit.” As I mentioned, the Jews and honey? What might that Parish of As I sit here to write, it worshipped in the wilderness. mean? Grand Manan is mid-July, we are now four They were given instructions God led the Jews on their months into the COVID-19 era. about how to build their tab- journey from Egypt into the land There are many who hope that ernacle and how it was to be that was promised. God knew Sept. 20 by the time you read this, we will used. They were not to forget how it was to be, but they found Parish of St. be “back to normal.” about God. it hard to listen. Margaret’s - I do not know enough to For most of us, worship has What are we expecting after venture an opinion on that. At continued in many and varied our wilderness walk? What is 30th present it feels as if I am writ- forms, from quiet personal de- our post-COVID promised Anniversary ing into a void. Perhaps this is votions, through virtual events land? What does God want us to something of how Moses felt and on into restricted gather- be like when we enter in? Sept. 26 when he led the Israelites: what ings. We have all been made to comes next? realize that what we have taken Diocesan During the journey made by escape from the slavery of sin for granted can be removed, and Council the Jews, there were many things and death into the new life, we have no idea when it might to be thankful for, the main brought about by Jesus’ death return. Sept. 27 one being they had escaped the and resurrection. The Israelites travelled * Parish of slavery and oppression of life in They were grateful for things together through the wilder- Egypt. Sometimes they forgot along the way, as am I. I want ness, and that is something Sackville; that, but their regular round of to thank you for the support many of us have missed. To be Parish of Sussex worship in the tabernacle was you have given to ministry in physically present with others (St. John, there to remind them. the diocese over these difficult at worship and other events Of course, the greatest thing months. It has been a great is a thing some crave. It has been David Edwards is Highfield) we have to give thanks for is the gift and a blessing. great to have phone calls and Diocesan Bishop of Fredericton. Oct. 4 * Parish of Moncton Stewardship in different times * confirmation

Be still, then, and know that I The words from Psalm 46 in- He never asks more of us that Letter to am God.* struct us to be still and listen to we can manage or imagine even what God is saying to us. Even though it seems hard. If your the editor he words above are the though it seems our lives are parish is doing OK financially, opening sentence of the upside down with all the limita- can you help to support either 11th verse of Psalm 46 tions on socializing and visiting, or both of the above Anglican To the editor: Tand are the basis for a Choral God is still there supporting us causes or assist with a local food The May NB Anglican letter Benediction written by Mary as we live with pandemic restric- bank? to the editor — the Miracle McDonald. They will be rec- tions on what we would normal- I will close with some words of Matthew 25 — was heart- Mike Briggs ognizable to Diocesan Choir ly be doing this time of year. from the Choral Benediction I warming. School choristers who sang this Most of you will have read in referred to above as they seem The sincere testimony of at the Sunday Evensong a few e-News that both the fundrais- to me to be so comforting at this a parishioner while sharing years back as our choral bene- ing for the mobile clinic in our time. a meal after a worship ser- vice is a powerful example diction. This time of restriction Companionship Diocese of Ho, ‘Be still and know that I will of being missional people. Now you may be wondering should perhaps make us more and Bishop McAllister College comfort you when you come to My thanks to Mr. Mann what this has to do with stew- introspective. You never know are in need of help. Me in your hour of need. for sharing this experience. ardship. Bear with me and I will what you have until it’s gone. I know this is a stressful time Be still and know that I am God. explain. Even a two-and-a-half hour trip for a lot of us financially, but Be still and know that I am here Cindy Derksen It has been a very different from Dartmouth to see us — a I urge you all to think on the for you; and I will wipe your Parish of Richmond spring and summer for sure: no visit from Judy’s sister — was a opening verse, take time to be tears; you will be renewed.’ church services in person until memory until very recently. still and listen to what God is early June and no visiting our In this time of COVID-19 saying to you in the stillness. families in other provinces or restrictions, have you taken time He is always there and wait- Michael Briggs is the diocesan Letters may be sent to countries until recently and then to be still and reflect on all that ing for us to speak to Him in stewardship officer. He lives in [email protected] only NS, PEI and NFLD. God has blessed you with? prayer, now more so than ever. Moncton.

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Diocesan Council highlights By Gisele McKnight may be the scenario again, temporarily, as this process For the first time in history, goes ahead. Diocesan Council gathered via a Zoom meeting. PARISH OF EAST SAINT JOHN The May 23 meeting began David Peer gave an update on with Morning Prayer, led by the status of the dissolution of mcknight photos Bishop David Edwards, using the Parish of East Saint John. liturgy prepared for Thy King- “The parish is not function- dom Come, the global wave ing as a parish,” he said. “Most of prayer initiative between members have found new Ascension and Pentecost. homes in parishes in the city.” The 36 people present sat The parish is preparing through a short tutorial on the documents to transfer the Zoom features, particularly on physical assets, and the parish how to vote on motions. Once treasurer is preparing to trans- that was taken care of, the fer parish funds to the diocese. business meeting began. Once this is complete, the bishop will issue a Memorial of SYNOD OFFICE Dissolution, he said. The Rev. David Peer reported on the progress of finding a CONSTITUTION & CANONS new location for the Synod COMMITTEE MOTIONS Office. Chancellor David Bell intro- “We are moving forward duced two motions, one of on a project between [Christ which was timely in light of Top photo shows the participants during the Diocesan Council meeting in May — in Church] Cathedral) and Synod the COVID-19 crisis. the first to be held via Zoom. Bottom photo shows members participating in Morning Office, potentially building Canon 3, the election of Prayer as they begin the meeting. The next Diocesan Council meeting will be held a building between Bishop’s bishops, has a very rigid time- Sept. 26. Court and the Synod Office,” line, stipulating that an elector- he said. al synod must be held within A draft rezoning plan has 90 days of a vacancy. There are been sent to the City of Freder- two dioceses in Canada right icton for approval. The lot be- now — British Columbia and tween the two buildings would Nova Scotia & Prince Edward The motion passed. TREASURER’S REPORT for $15,000 to help complete house both the Cathedral hall Island — having to delay David Bell’s second motion Heather Harris-Jones pre- the $300,000 phase. and the Synod Office. episcopal elections due to the dealt with Canon 6: diocesan sented her treasurer’s report, This approval is to allow the “Once we get approval on pandemic. approval for parishes to pur- noting the diocese has gone parish to submit its application the draft plan, we’ll proceed The motion was designed chase property, which is cur- from a balanced budget to a to the foundation. This is the with the selling of the two to allow flexibility “in excep- rently regulated only by policy, one-million dollar shortfall, only application from the dio- buildings,” said David, add- tional circumstances” should not legislation. though that is a worst-case cese during this grant period. ing they expect city approval the office of bishop become “It’s a policy right now,” said scenario. She will continue to Parishes must be members before summer. unexpectedly vacant. Usually David. “It’s a low level, inferior develop forecasts through the of the foundation in order to With Synod staff success- a co-adjutor is in place should form of legislation. It… would upcoming months. apply. fully working from home a bishop resign or die. The be raised to a superior level of “In recent financial surveys, since March, it’s clear we can circumstance is rare and has legislation.” we see that parishes are doing COMPANION DIOCESE function as a diocese without occurred once in our 175-year The change would see par- better than we anticipated,” she PROJECT a building, he said, noting that history. ishes seek Diocesan Council said. “E-offering has helped The fundraising campaign for approval at the beginning of a parishes weather this situation. a mobile medical clinic in the purchase. Typically a purchase Still, a few are struggling.” Diocese of Ho, Ghana, has been would be for development, and Finance personnel have delayed by the pandemic. The Diocesan Council would want been busy helping parishes original goal was to complete to be involved at the beginning apply for the federal wage sub- the fundraising by the end of of that process, not after the sidy. Fourteen parishes are not May. Cheryl Jacobs, a member land purchase had already oc- eligible for this program. of the Companion Diocese curred. This change would not team, thanked all parishes that include gifts and bequeaths. ANGLICAN FOUNDATION had already sent in donations The motion was passed Council approved a grant and encouraged everyone to with four abstentions. Both of application to the Anglican consider a donation. David Bell motions will come Foundation from the Parish The next meeting of Dioc- before Diocesan Synod for ap- of Saint John for the Trinity esan Council is scheduled for proval when it next meets. Steeple Tower Restoration, Saturday, Sept. 26. Phase II. The parish is asking With files from David Peer.

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Churches reopen slowly, carefully

by Gisele McKnight vincial government’s recovery included those officiating. that we’re opening buildings, not diocese. plan included allowing religious “Although church buildings churches. Our churches have “I’ve received significant The news that Premier Blaine services of 50 people or fewer — can open for services, they do been meeting in all different feedback that through these Higgs had moved the province indoors or outdoors. not have to,” he said. “I am aware forms. They’ve never closed. different means, we’ve been able to the Yellow (third) phase However, strict guidelines that some have taken the deci- “We’re able to open our to engage with people we hadn’t of COVID-19 recovery came were laid out by the province sion, due to local circumstances, buildings now and I’m glad of before,” he said. “I hope we’ll be with good news for parishes that had to be adhered to when to remain closed at present. That it,” he said. “But the Church has able to continue to do that.” in June. a parish reopened its buildings. is perfectly acceptable to me.” been open — some of it familiar, The bishop encouraged con- In the Anglican Diocese A written operational plan The bishop went on to and some of it different.” tinued prayer for the province, of Fredericton, Bishop David had to be in place and readily explain the difference between One aspect of the pandemic the country and the world dur- Edwards issued a letter in light available, and social distancing closed churches and closed that has proven interesting is the ing this pandemic. of the announcement. had to be respected. The bishop buildings. number of new people accessing He noted that part of the pro- noted that the 50 gathered “I want to emphasize the fact online services produced in the

St. Luke’s, Woodstock, reopens its doors for public worship

When God’s children gather to worship together, they stay stronger, as fellowship gives strength to the weak and sick among us. It is a great avenue to learn and grow in our faith. During the weeks of CO- VID-19 lockdown, while we were not able to gather public- ly, we were able to offer on-line services, which reached and blessed many people and gave us a sense of worshipping with other believers! Matthew 18:19-20 says, “Again, truly I tell you that if two of you on earth agree about anything they ask for, it will be done for them by my Father in Heaven. For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them.” God’s spirit binds us together as one during worship. Rev. Shirley Noseworthy points out that the church has not been closed during the COVID-19 lockdown. We have been here, doing ministry in a different way. On June 14, we reopened our doors for public worship (of up to 50 people) as we moved into the yellow phase of recovery! We followed the protocols set out by the government and health authorities, with our TOP: St. Lukes’ congregation practicing social distancing during the operational plan in a binder at service. the back of the nave. ABOVE: Elizabeth Gallant and her mother, Marian Robinson, signing in. Thank God for our opera- RIGHT: Marilyn Sherman taking temperatures with an infrared tional plan team, wardens Jon thermometer. Armin Hackelsperger photos Tait and Richard Dennique and Safe Church officer Bob MacFarlane who worked dili- gently to compile the plan and get our facility ready for public temperatures, asking folks to go above and beyond what is out for worship! It was so good be available on our new parish worship! sign in and follow protocols, normally required of greeters to gather as a church family! website to be launched soon. Praise God for our greet- and for our usher Dorine Den- and ushers! The service was recorded ers Richard Dennique and nique for ensuring folks main- We were predicting a turn- and uploaded to Facebook and Submitted by the Rev. Shirley Marilyn Sherman for taking tained physical distancing as out of 10 people, so it was a YouTube later in the day to Noseworthy, rector of the Parish on the task of screening, taking they were seated. These duties great blessing to see 20 people watch from home. And it will of Woodstock.

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NB Anglican scores big at annual awards ceremony

provides readers with all the Diocesan essential facts necessary. The September follow up is publication essential because it closes the circle for readers. With winter judged best approaching, the story pro- vides readers with an impor- Christian tant update and information newspaper about what the Bishop’s Court accomplished the previ- in Canada ous year, what a difference it made in the community. This serves as more than news; it is encouragement for all those At the 2020 awards gala who volunteered to make the presented by the Canadian shelter succeed. Christian Communicators Association (formerly Cana- SECOND PLACE – Feature dian Church Press), the New photo The photo was taken at Brunswick Anglican came the Camp On The Road event away with many honours, the in the Parish of St. Stephen. biggest of which was being Judge’s comments: This entry judged best Christian newspa- works on several levels. First, per in Canada. let’s talk about how you man- The awards ceremony, nor- aged to create a triangle with mally held during the organi- the children. This makes us to zation’s annual conference, was look at the entire photograph, held June 26 using a ZOOM from left to right. I am sure format. About 40 nominees, you did not plan this, but your judges and organizers at- background is what photogra- tended, including NB Anglican phers refer to as neutral grey editor Gisele McKnight, and allowing all of your subjects’ editors from other Anglican color to show. The children newspapers. Many of the win- seem so happy and excited. ning papers, besides Anglican, This a very pleasant photo- included Catholic, Lutheran, graph very well done and very Salvation Army, United and well composed. The triangle Mennonite. that you created forces me The NB Anglican won seven to look at every individual awards in the broad categories person. Well done. The neutral of news, features, photography, grey background enhances all design, opinion and general of the colors in the children’s excellence. clothes and then I look at their “I am delighted that the NB expressions. I think that they Anglican has received these are having fun. I can feel the awards,” said Archbishop energy in this entry. Please David Edwards. “It shows the says the papers must be “intel- guessing layout person, photog- animals will not just stand accept my congratulations for results of the hard work of ligent, lively, diverse, engaging rapher, cutline writer, trouble- around and pose for you. You such a fine entry. Gisele and other contributors and inviting reply.” shooter and likely one-man have managed to do this very as we have seen the face of the Judge’s comments: First, band) Gisele McKnight may well. Congratulations on such THIRD PLACE – Feature layout newspaper change. congratulations on publishing be one of the hardest work- a wonderful entry. & design The YIG (Youth “Personally, I am very hap- a first-rate, informative and di- ing journalists I have had the & Intergenerational) annual py that we have a concentra- verse paper that clearly reflects pleasure to read, judging by the SECOND PLACE - In depth poster was published in the tion on articles about mission the issues of interest to the overwhelming amount of con- treatment of a news story NB Anglian and entered for its and that they are identified as Anglican community of New tent she herself has produced. The news story was Bishop’s unique design features. such. I am always pleased to Brunswick. I was particularly Amazing, and in my opinion, Court being used as an emer- Judge’s comments: This is a see the different and creative impressed with the in-depth written and published at a pro- gency Out of the Cold shelter. very unique and unconven- initiatives being undertaken by coverage of the Synod. But you fessional level. Well done. The entry included the news tional layout, and I’m at a individuals and parishes across also found the time to explore stories and photos from start loss of how to critique it for our diocese.” rural parishes, missions, sum- FIRST PLACE - Photo essay to finish. those reasons. It could double Here is the list of winning mer camps, gatherings such as The entry was coverage of the Judge’s comments: This is a as a poster, and looks like a entries and the judges’ com- Deep Roots, church gardens, Blessing of the Animals service story that does a very good calendar of events. The colour ments. and much more. Well done. in the Parish of Stanley in job of explaining the numer- choices are youthful and the I only saw letters to the October, conducted by the Rev. ous challenges that faced the background image is very First Place - General Excel- editor in the October edition. Canon Bonnie LeBlanc. opening of Bishop’s Court. powerful. It doesn’t appear to lence The submission had It’s another way to give com- Judge’s comments: I like the In the February installment follow a grid, it’s like a free- to include three consecutive munity a voice. Perhaps you way this essay flows from one the writer has researched and form design. Maybe this is the newspapers published in 2019. might consider a higher-profile photograph to another. Your assembled some impressive wave of the future, like abstract The judge had the October, invitation to send letters or photographs back up your statistics about the facility and expressionism was to sur- November and December emails for publication. essay very well. This is a very its self-sustainable nature and papers to examine. The criteria Editor/Reporter (and I am difficult subject to tackle; accomplishments. The writer Awards continued on page 7

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Synod Office reopens with caution in mind

By Gisele McKnight

After a three-month closure, the Diocesan Synod Office reopened June 16. It is open to visitors Tuesdays and Thurs- days from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for the foreseeable future. A deci- sion on where to go from there will be made in September. While most staff will still work from home for the time being, the bishop, his secretary and executive officer the Rev. David Peer work in the office on days it is open. “I feel as bishop, I should be available to people — person- to-person — allowing for Instructional signs and warnings, plus safety, of course, if they feel hand sanitizer, all part of everyday life that’s what they need,” said now, are in abundance at the Diocesan Bishop David Edwards. “I feel Synod Office. people need to be able to be part of the life of the diocese. “Although we recognize the limitations, I think it’s impor- tant that people are able to to self-isolate; do you have come in to access the things COVID-like symptoms, and they need face-to-face.” so on. This is a provisional open- Once inside, “people will ing in keeping with the current see tape on the floor for where yellow phase of COVID-19 re- they can stand,” said David covery. If the province returns Peer. “If we’re busy, you may to the orange phase, the office need to wait outside. That’s the will likely have to close. advantage to booking [an ap- David Peer developed the pointment] ahead.” government-required opera- Synod staff continue to tional plan that allowed the of- keep a log of everyone who has fice to open. As a commander visited, in order to facilitate in the Royal Canadian Navy, contact tracing, should that he held several staff posts simi- become necessary. lar to this one, and is trained Despite all the precautions in crisis planning. Thus, he was and regular cleaning going on well-equipped for a time such at the office, with the Ops Plan as this. “people can make up their “When we’re dealing with david peer photos own minds on how comfort- risk, we want to eliminate the able they are with coming to risk,” he said. “The next thing the Diocesan Office,” he said, to do is put up barriers to risk, posters up, and it has limited work, is off-limits to visitors. bishop’s office — all on the first adding all staff are available by and the next is to enact pro- opening hours. The few onsite “If you drop in, we can’t floor. phone and email during the cedures,” he said in explaining staff have a list of guidelines guarantee the one you want But before a visitor can work day. his approach to developing an for working together safely. All will be there,” said David Peer. enter, he or she must read a As of press time, few people operational plan to help keep of the finance team is working Visitors have access only to checklist to ensure it’s safe to have visited the diocesan risk to a minimum. from home, and the second the entrance hall, the board enter: have you travelled out of synod office since its reopen- As such, the office has safety floor, where they normally room, the bathroom and the province; have you been asked ing.

7 awards, including general excellence, for the New Brunswick Anglican

Awards continued from page 6 House, the rectory of Christ and old homes – and given This was a thank you letter by son account looks suspiciously Church Cathedral, was a fea- the popularity of all the home former Youth & Intergenera- like another meeting report, realism. For that reason, I’m ture story that appeared in the renovation shows, I’d say that tional director Colin McDon- but it quickly turns out to be so intrigued. April 2019 edition of the paper. would be just about everyone. ald, sent to diocesan clergy and much more. Instead it chron- The design did entice me to It outlined the past, present and It was well organized. Very de- others who attended Clergy icles what can happen when head to the website to see what future of the house. scriptive. Had great detail and Conference in Saint John. It we are open to being followers was going on. Judge’s comments: This anecdotes and historical detail. outlines the generous deed of Jesus: we can change lives. would have been of interest to they did, and its outcome. The personal writing style is THIRD PLACE – Feature story architectural fans for sure, but THIRD PLACE – Personal Expe- Judge’s comments: At first perfect for the story. Good use The selling of the historic Odell also anyone who loves design rience/First Person Account glance, this inspiring first per- of detail and color.

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Discovering God’s Inextinguishable Church

By Gisele McKnight CHERYL JACOBS What most surprised me is What do you do as a diocese that Schwarz presents the the- when you cannot meet and ses in his book as provocative people have some time on ideas in this time, and many their hands? You hold an on- agreed this was so. I see this line course. as a confirmation, perhaps, of From May 12-27, about how poorly we are communi- 26 people, three days a week, cating the basics of our faith, joined a course held on Zoom both within and outside the called God’s Inextinguishable church. Church. How do we both encour- It all stemmed from an age and hold each other offer from the Rev. John Paul accountable to grow up in our Westin, prison chaplain. He faith? Doing so will also help received a promotion for a new to lessen the unhealthy expec- book, God is Indestructible: tations that clergy (or even lay 12 Responses to the Relevance leaders) do it ‘all.’ Crisis of Christianity, by Together we have been Christian A. Schwarz. given a mission to share God’s Intrigued, he offered to do love and transcendence, and,

something with it, which led mcknight photo individually, we each have a to parish development officer part in that. As someone put it, Shawn Branch setting up the we need to shape an environ- Throughout much of May, three days a week, participants gathered via Zoom to discuss a book by course. ment where outsiders say ‘God Christian Schwarz called God is Indestructible: 12 Responses to the Relevance Crisis of Christianity. “What hit me was it was a is among you.’ timely discussion given the Schwarz’s points are im- reality of what we were experi- portant ideas to talk about. I encing,” said Shawn. “Schwarz church I served from that time I was amazed to find how tians can learn from atheists, enjoyed and found it helpful published the book before on. I was so pleased to see many of the chapter themes and science and religion are to discuss in small groups. My the COVID outbreak, but that he had recently written were familiar to us from work not enemies of one another. hope is that we can continue the colliding of events made another book, entitled God we have been doing in our To quote from our notes: these types of studies post conversations that much more is Indestructible, for a much diocese over the past number “Faith and science are not dis- COVID-19. fruitful.” more general audience, using of years. tinct or mutually exclusive cat- The offer led to Shawn orga- the same thinking behind From minster-model egories... they are complemen- nizing and hosting an intensive NCD but dealing with some parishes to mission-minded tary. No one area of knowledge course based on the 12 chap- questions around relevance thinking and acting, through can describe the whole of BOOK CHAPTERS ters of the book. Participants and Christianity that are so all of our various conference reality. God can’t be found by were encouraged to read the current today. speakers, we heard echoed by science, but it doesn’t mean Introduction:Dietrich book for familiarity, though When Shawn Branch and and added to from Schwarz’s science denies God.” I have Bonhoeffer’s wake-up that was not a prerequisite. Cathy Laskey approached me book a host of challenges to many friends and relatives who call Every day of the course, John about the possibility of us do- help us rediscover our vitality are atheists, and I am learning Chapter 1: Face the Paul summarized a couple of ing a diocesan intensive study in Christ’s inextinguishable from them all the time. challenges of the global chapters. Then participants in of the book, I was thrilled and Church. The two challenges: Con- participation shift small groups discussed and contacted Christian Schwarz, As followers of Jesus, we centrating on my own spiritual Chapter 2: Re-define reported back. who immediately responded need to look and listen dif- growth and neglecting to share leadership After reviewing participant and seemed even more thrilled ferently for what the Spirit is is “almost spiritual robbery.” To Chapter 3: Learn from feedback, “the big highlight than I was! doing in God’s world. This can quote the notes again, “Growth both Eastern and West- was that people felt encour- He loved the proposed enable us to adjust the way we comes by sharing, by giving ern Christianity aged to think outside the box,” format of a short, intensive are living out the gospel in our away the blessing... When we Chapter 4: Reclaim the said Shawn. “That shouldn’t be study that could be repeated local communities, so that we experience growth we should New Testament reality of a new thing, but it’s one more and duplicated with very little experience God’s energy (inde- immediately share the insight God’s energy piece of the puzzle. We’ve been effort by anyone who had structible nature) in fresh and with at least two others.” Chapter 5: Encounter the saying we need to change our read the book. He sent along empowering ways. The other: There are times transpersonal dimension thinking and be open to what five ‘impulse’ questions to be In turn that will energize when I know I have “endured” of God the Spirit is saying during this used in our small groups and our witness to that experience church rather than enjoyed it. Chapter 6: Acknowledge t i m e .” asked to be kept informed on to/with other non-church There are a variety of reasons different spiritual styles how the study went. people who are longing for for this, but the book brought Chapter 7: Abandon the John Paul’s take Just before the end of the that same experience of a rel- this to my attention, and I us/them divide on the course: study he invited NCD Canada evant and empowered life with think I need to work through Chapter 8: Communicate I was first introduced to the director Bill Bickle and myself God at work in and around some things as a result. It at eye level work of Christian Schwarz to be on an NCD International them too. named one of the elephants in Chapter 9: Defuse funda- at a clergy conference while coaches training zoom and my church room. mentalist tendencies working in Wisconsin, USA interviewed us about what we TWO VIEWS FROM I’m glad I read the book and Chapter 10: Update in 1999. Immediately I felt were doing. PARTICIPANTS: attended the seminars. I like outdated notions about excited by his “paradigm shift” NCD coaches from across EVA MORTON the opportunity to brainstorm science and faith and the work he had initiated the world got to hear what we Two things stand out for me with others about the Church Chapter 11: Embrace the with Natural Church Develop- were doing in New Brunswick which affirmed my own con- and my faith. I appreciate 10/90 reality ment. and were delighted to have victions, and two things which Shawn Branch’s efforts in orga- Chapter 12: Pursue on- I began to use NCD mate- another low-cost, user-friendly challenged me. nizing these events. going growth rial personally and in each tool to use in their contexts. The two affirmations: Chris-

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‘Where Are We Now?’ webinar proved popular during pandemic

A lesson in how the people stepping off the tread- mill of life and don’t want to world is changing, get back on. There are all kinds and how the Church of stories of hope. “Those stories are some of can engage that the profound ways the spirit is change already working.” He encouraged participants to learn how to listen to the By Gisele McKnight stories, and to connect those stories to God by asking where In the struggle to remain ac- is God in the stories, what’s tive and address the need for he up to, what’s he telling us connection during a pan- through the stories. demic, it was a conversation “If this is a new era, God’s between Archbishop David kingdom is not going to Edwards and parish develop- emerge from big leaders, it’s ment officer Shawn Branch the bubbling energy from the that led to a webinar drawing ordinary,” he said. more than 130 participants Bishop David found Alan’s from across North America. views quite in line with his Where Are We Now was own, noting, “My history is to try to relate individual stories held June 1 via Zoom, inviting mcknight photo participants to discern what to the big story. I think very ministry and church look like much this is the direction in during and after a pandemic. Parish development officer Shawn Branch, Dr. Alan Roxburgh and Bishop David Edwards during the which we are headed.” “We’d been wrestling with May webinar called Where Are We Now. In the discussion that how we process what’s going followed, it was clear that par- on in the midst of this crisis,” ticipants wanted to hear more said Shawn. “It’s something about the Church’s role in this none of us trained for.” new era and how individual It happened that Shawn had Christians can be part of that. been talking with Dr. Alan For the following four Roxburgh about the same • The enthusiasm of Peter. He cism, Trumpism, Brexit. in this place of vulnerability, of weeks, due to demand, Shawn topic Alan had been discussing just wants to get in there and “What we’re experiencing is pandemic, we need to receive led three separate group dis- with churches across North be with Jesus. Peter always this breakdown of consensus from others as well. We are cussions on how to navigate America. challenges me and comforts of the world, and now comes becoming as vulnerable as the mission of listening to “I’ve heard him before and me. this pandemic,” he said. “We’re anyone else — our buildings, people’s stories and how that read some of his books. He • Peter is always impulsive being plunged into a world our salaries.” might lead to change in the knows what he’s talking about. and makes mistakes. Gives me that makes no sense. These are In all that is going on Church. The bishop and I talked about hope! not unconnected events.” around us, Alan reassured par- “This was about creating it and thought it would be a Alan has seen a few positive ticipants that the Holy Spirit space for those who wanted good idea, so we sent him an Shawn read many of the spin-offs of this new reality, is busy. more in-depth,” said Shawn invitation.” comments and Alan noted beginning with an unexpected “There is no fix, no strategy after the webinar. “A large part Alan is a widely sought after how completely disoriented return to the local. for what’s next, but God’s spirit is learning how to hear, to leader and teacher in missional the disciples were after the “Now people are seeing the is profoundly at work,” he said. process people’s stories, engage theology, based in Vancouver. crucifixion of Jesus. undermining of globalism,” he “I believe amongst many of with people. He is the founder of The Mis- “They’re trying to figure said. “They’re rediscovering you, there are amazing stories “This is what Alan lives and sional Network. out what to do with something the local, the parish, the power going on in your neighbour- breathes. His whole thing is The webinar was included that’s way beyond them,” said of place — the rhythm of life hood, connections with others, equipping people and congre- in the national Anglican Alan. “And what we’re wrestling in their neighbourhood.” learning how to be neighbours, gations to be more missional.” Church calendar, which drew with in our own boats is huge.” But he warned that this many more participants than Despite the trends, the trend would be fought against expected. advice and the stories on what by “a huge, powerful machine Alan began the webinar is to come, Alan told partici- waiting to capitalize,” want- with scripture from John pants, “don’t believe anybody ing us to forget the local and 21:1-14, casting nets on the who says they know. As Pope return to what was our norm. right side of the boat — an apt Francis says, ‘we are not living Secondly, Alan sees a re- choice for a pandemic. The through an era of change, but a sacrilization of everyday life participants were asked to type change of era.’” — the rediscovery of ordinary in their responses and insights The pandemic, he said, people we used to take for into the story: is one part of a larger set of granted: nurses, garbage col- traumas that is having a fun- lectors, grocery workers. • It’s interesting that when damental effect on western life, “The ordinary is becoming Jesus appears, people don’t and “we need to get our hands holy, sacred,” he said. recognize him at first. around this to be the light of Thirdly, he sees a vulner- • Perhaps the net of the church Jesus,” he said. ability among people in this needs to be cast differently. Alan explained that fun- uncertain time, and it is our • How often we miss Jesus damental change was seen in natural desire as people of the when he is right there. 2008 with the global financial Church to care for them. • We know the fish are there. meltdown. Since then, we’ve “We know how to give, to The challenge is locating them. seen a new nationalism, fas- care for people,” he said. “But

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Cindy Derksen

By Gisele McKnight Houlton, Maine, crossed over, stopped in Woodstock and The New Brunswick Anglican bought a copy of The Bugle, begins a new journey this the local paper. fall. Each month until we run “There was an ad in the pa- out of stories, the paper will per for a house — our house,” feature a member of the An- said Cindy, adding it was rustic glican Diocese of Fredericton and private and overlooked the mcknight file photo whose roots are far from New St. John River. Brunswick. This feature series In addition to the favour- Cindy Derksen, centre left, during a recent processional into Christ Church Cathedral. is called My Journey Here. able U.S. exchange, the couple If you are, or know of a noted the beautiful farms, the parishioner who is from away friendliness of the people and and would like to tell the story the fact that with six or seven of ‘how I got here,’ send the churches in the area, it was name and contact informa- clearly a community of faith. went to a Lutheran Christian “I decided I’d punished my- they arrived at his house, she tion to the editor: gmcknight@ “We looked at the house in school. Dennis was a Menno- self long enough,” she said. asked if she could come in to diofton.ca or 506-459-1801, May 1981 and moved in No- nite,” she said. It was 1994, her son’s 30th talk. ext. 1009. vember,” she said, adding they But they weren’t active. birthday, when Cindy made “It gave me a chance to had the house paid for within In the meantime, Cindy’s the application to find him. talk it out,” she said. “I’d never For Cindy Derksen, 74, vestry six months. mother bought a house in She applied to a particular talked about it before.” clerk, layreader and member Hartland to be closer to them. agency because it was the only She gave Bill permission to of the Parish of Richmond, it LIFE IN NB It wasn’t long afterwards that one she knew of. He had ap- include his wife, Eva, and the was a cruise that changed the Now that they were living in her mom, a Congregationalist, plied to the same one because two sat and listened to Cindy’s direction of her life. Canada, Cindy needed to find began seeking out a church, it was free — two years before. 30-year-old secret. Cindy was born in Rhode a new job. She’d worked at the and she felt Holy Trinity An- They met in Orono, Maine, Now the story of Gene is Island and worked for a New dairy for 14 years, so she had glican was close enough — in near where he lives. an open part of her life, not England dairy called HP Hood lots of experience, but in sub- location and practise. “It’s an adult relationship,” the heart-wrenching, guilt- & Sons. Over time that job sequent interviews, employers “She found out when the said Cindy. “I talk to him every inducing secret she’d kept for led her to live in New Hamp- felt a new arrival might not services were, and I asked her, week. I don’t consider myself so long. Gene has been back in shire. It was in the spring of stay for long. ‘would you like me to go with a mother, but he tells me, no, her life for 26 years. 1972 that Cindy took a cruise. That was the last thing on you?’” you are a mother. “God is a God of second Dennis Derksen, from the tiny Cindy’s mind. She loved the St. So the two began attending “We go to the cottage [in chances,” she said. town of Langham, Sask., was John River Valley, its peace, its in 1991. Nova Scotia],” she said. “He on that cruise. farms, but she couldn’t seem to “She’s the one who sought and his wife work on the cot- LIFE’S JOURNEY A few months later, the two connect with employers. the church out. It’s been a tage. [That he is in Maine] “is Dennis died in 2012. His were married, and Dennis Not long after, she needed blessing to me. It’s my family,” in itself a miracle. He’s two- obituary listed Gene as his son moved to New Hampshire. to photocopy a document, and said Cindy. and-a-half hours down the — a testament to his generous, It turns out they both had her husband suggested Craig road from me.” inclusive spirit. similar cross-border roots. Manufacturing. He knew they LIFE WITH A SECRET She and Dennis met Gene Cindy hopes she can stay in Minnesota had been home to had a photocopier — and he When Cindy was 17, she gave for the first time on a Sunday. her home for as long as pos- Dennis’s grandparents before suggested she apply for a job birth to a son, whom she It was one of the most impor- sible. Gene asked if she would they moved to Saskatchewan there while she was at it. She placed for adoption. tant days of her life. But how move back to the U.S. But the around 1905. got her photocopying done, “I wasn’t forced, but I knew do you go to work on Monday, answer was no. And Cindy’s grandmother and within a month, she was I had no other option,” she remain quiet and act like noth- “It’s not about me. It’s about was born in Nova Scotia. Her working there. said. “A marriage would not ing’s happened? where God has pushed, pulled father bought a cottage there “I worked there 29 years,” have worked.” On that Monday evening, and led me. I’ve found peace when Cindy was a child and she said. “I’ve been an account- Her family was heartbro- she had a vestry meeting. here,” she said. “I see God in she remembers many summers ing clerk my whole life.” ken, as was she, but no one “Bill Morton was the priest,” nature and I see him here.” spent there. She retired in 2011. mentioned it — ever. she said. “I kept thinking I She couldn’t bear to leave The two lived in an apart- “That had an impact on me. wanted to talk to him, but her church family, she said. ment for almost a decade. LIFE IN THE CHURCH It was so shameful,” she said. maybe no, I can’t talk to him Now that she’s found her way They wanted to buy a house, Cindy described Dennis and “My soul was just ripped open, about this. Then, of all the to New Brunswick, to her son, but realized their savings herself as having “a bit of faith” but I never talked about it.” people there, Bill said, ‘Cindy, to the Parish of Richmond, would be better spent on real in the early days. But times change and hav- would you drive me home?’” and back to God, she feels her estate in Canada. One week- “I’d left faith behind, as ing a baby while single doesn’t God had given her the op- journey is complete. end they drove up I-95 to many do. I was a Methodist. I carry the stigma it once did. portunity, so she took it. When

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MISSION IN MOTION: international A message consider a donation to this most worthy cause. It’s not for us. We from are well cared for. It’s for the two million people in the Diocese of Ho who enjoy virtually none of Archbishop the health-care services we do here at home. David If you’d like more back- ground information on the need Edwards and the mobile clinic plans, please visit our website to read Dear friends in Christ, stories that have been published on this project. COVID-19 has had devastat- https://nb.anglican.ca/nb-an- ing effects which, unfortu- glican/issues for these stories: nately, have had an impact • New Brunswick Anglican on our diocesan fundraising September 2019, page 12 campaign to buy and equip a • New Brunswick Anglican mobile medical clinic for our March 2020, pages 8-9 companion diocese in Ho, https://nb.anglican.ca/news- Ghana. letters/121/display and click What began in early 2020 as a on recent issues for these solid plan to fundraise here and stories:

access Rotary Club funding for submitted photo • ENews March 3 this $268,000 (CDN) interna- • ENews June 30 tional project has been stalled by To donate, visit our website Mothers’ Union member Lilian Ketch with children she met during a fact-finding mission to the the inability to hold fundraising < https://nb.anglican.ca/ > and Diocese of Ho in January. Most of the people in the Volta and Oti regions of Ghana, where the Diocese events in the diocese as a result click the DONATE link at the of Ho is located, have little or no access to health-care services. of the pandemic, and a run on top right. Choose Diocese of Ho Rotary funding for COVID- Mobile Medical Clinic from the related projects. drop-down menu. Yet the people of the Diocese E-transfers are also accepted: of Ho still have little or no health It’s not for us. We are well cared for. It’s for the two million people in the Diocese send to this e-mail: finance@ care. We heard recently from “ of Ho who enjoy virtually none of the health-care services we do here at home. diofton.ca . health care workers in Ho that Or you can mail a cheque to there is little help, limited test- the Anglican Diocese of Freder- ing, and incomplete statistics to icton, 115 Church St., Frederic- add to the international database received $31,000 in dona- Union member) visited Ho on a Then, suddenly, everything ton, E3B 4C8. of cases. But the virus has not tions — from the generosity of fact-finding mission. fell into place — attitudes In all cases, be sure to note spared the region, and people parishioners and parishes here, They did a needs assessment, changed, answers were provided the project: Diocese of Ho Mo- are understandably fearful and and a good many kind people in asking 14 different communities and support offered. bile Medical Clinic. Tax receipts desperate. Grand Manan, where Compan- in the rural area of the Volta and Now again, with this pan- are available. Our Companion Diocese ion Diocese chair Robbie Griffin Oti regions how their communi- demic, when it seemed all was I appreciate your attention Committee has reworked the has been unceasing in his efforts ties could be best improved. lost, money continued to trickle and time to this appeal. May application to Rotary and, to get this project off the ground. They met with teachers, par- in, and Rotary opened up new God bless you as you consider thanks be to God, it has been The need for this mobile ent groups and church groups. grant opportunities. this request. submitted. medical clinic is great and the In every community, the pri- We, the Companion Diocese In the meantime, we must hand of God is surely on it. mary need was health care. Committee, truly feel God is Sincerely, raise a good deal more money In January, Robbie, Cheryl But near the end of the trip, pushing this project ahead, and than we originally planned. Jacobs (chair of the spiritual de- the group was dismayed. It we must do our best to see it to We need $93,000, but the velopment team and my secre- seemed all the pieces were not fruition. good news is we have already tary) and Lilian Ketch (Mothers’ fitting together. What I am asking is that you

If you can help, please visit our website, anglican.nb.ca, and click on donate. As you can appreciate, this very worthwhile cause has been derailed by COVID-19, but the urgency for health care remains. Please donate as you can.

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many different scenarios and considering all the options Summer available to us, we believe that, despite our best efforts, this is camps the best decision,” he said. There is some small blessing in being closed. cancel “This is a great opportunity to focus on some things that we never have time to get to,” regular he said. “We are hiring 10 staff. Our focus will be improving programs the camp experience in the future, giving attention to the development of sessions, pro- By Gisele McKnight grams, virtual camp, camp as a destination.” Any hope of a normal summer Repairs include rebuild- for diocesan camps was dashed ing the deck and wall near the by the continuing fallout from basement of the staff house, COVID-19. and resurfacing the field with While most of New Bruns- top soil and hydro seed. wick was in the Yellow phase A week of socially-dis- of recovery at press time, tanced drop-in activities for restrictions were still tight families went ahead in early and not conducive to the August, in an attempt to give usual camping experience of children some fun camping crafts, sports, chapel services, memories and to stay con- campfires, talent shows, games, nected to campers.

communal meals and so on. mcknight file photos Donations are welcome Social distancing is all but im- towards the costs of upgrades possible in a camp situation. to the grounds and facilities Each of the four diocesan pandemic, as well as my heart- at Camp Medley, which can camps — Diocesan Choir felt concern that we not risk be done through the dioc- School, St. Michael’s Youth the health of our conferees and esan office (506-459-1801 or Conference, Camp Brook- staff, I have made the difficult https://www.canadahelps.org/ wood and Camp Medley — are decision to cancel this year’s St. en/dn/13778). John suggests independent of each other and Michael’s Youth Conference,” checking the camp’s web- made their decisions sepa- he said. site (campmedley.ca) and rately. “Public health statements Facebook page for current in New Brunswick have been information. Direct your ques- DIOCESAN CHOIR SCHOOL clear that social and physical tions to him at 506-471-2429. Diocesan Choir School was the distancing will be required for first to cancel its usual meeting a long time yet… It is impos- BISHOP DAVID EDWARDS in early July. sible for me to imagine a St. Bishop David Edwards is con- “We’re sure going to miss Michael’s Youth Conference cerned about those affected by everyone,” said administrator operating effectively under the the loss of the camping season. the Rev. Paul Rideout in his rules of physical distancing.” “It’s very unfortunate that notice of cancellation. Another issue with St. COVID-19 has led to the To help fill the void and Michael’s is the distance many cancellation of our camps this maintain interest among choir travel to attend — from Nova year,” he said. “A lot of young Programming at four summer camps in the school members, he is hoping Scotia, Ontario and even the people, both those hired to diocese are cancelled, though some are doing to have an online project in UK. Parents would be reluctant work and campers, are going online gatherings and Camp Medley planned July. to allow their children to travel to miss out. a week of family drop-ins in August. Above is “We will be inviting all our while there is still a risk, and “The most important thing the lunch line-up at Camp Brookwood. At top choristers — past and present, inter-provincial travel might they’ll miss out on is discover- is a spirited game of water basketball during St. junior and senior — to take part still be banned in August, said ing what it means to follow Michael’s Youth Conference. Both photos are from in a very special virtual proj- Kevin. Jesus,” he said, adding they’ll previous seasons. ect to be released during what Kevin knows well the disap- also not have the same op- would be Choir School week. pointment of his tightly-knit portunity to make new friends Spread the word, stay safe, and group. Brookwood were heartbroken campers to watch the camp’s and renew friendships devel- we’ll see you all next year!” over the decision they made to website and Facebook page for oped over past summers. “St. Michael’s has been a cen- keep the camp closed for the fun activities, songs and craft The bishop noted some ST. MICHAEL’S tral event in my life each year 2020 season. ideas for children and their good news in this: the day YOUTH CONFERENCE since 1989,” he said. “I cannot “This has been a very dif- families to enjoy. activities some camps are plan- Held at the end of August, even begin to think what the ficult decision to make,” said ning, and the opportunity for there was some hope that St. month of August will be like Mary Lee Phillips in a state- CAMP MEDLEY infrastructure upgrades that Michael’s Youth Conference without the wonderful, crazy, ment. “With all the required Camp Medley director John are difficult to do when camps would take place late enough blessed and joyful chaos of protocols that must be adhered Galbraith cited the safety and are open. to avoid the tight restrictions. preparing for, and sharing in, to, the inability to allow for wellbeing of campers, staff and “My hope is we’ll be able That turned out to be false the Conference. But I know social distancing at the camp, volunteers as the main reason to have camp next year,” he hope. The Rev. Canon Kevin that God is good and, if it is his and most importantly, the for deciding to forego the said. “Let’s continue to pray for Stockall, director of the confer- Will, that he will call us togeth- health and safety of both the regular camping program this everyone across the country ence, broke the news in an er as a Conference in 2021.” staff and children, the board summer. afflicted by COVID-19 and for email on May 27. has determined the camp will He did not make this deci- everyone in essential services “In light of the regulations CAMP BROOKWOOD remain closed.” sion lightly. as we navigate the current situ- surrounding the COVID-19 The board of directors atC amp Mary Lee encouraged “After running through ation.”

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Ben Bourque’s debut album courting success

By Gisele McKnight concerned with other people’s keyboard tracks. perspective and their approval. “It’s very time consuming,” Diocesan personnel and Safe This time I didn’t. said Ben. “Back and forth, re- Church officer Ben Bourque “A lot are about family. doing. But it’s really cool how has a charming alter ego. He is They’re all honest. I think I’ve it all works.” one of two members of a band, grown a lot and [the album] The album has taken a lot of and they’ve just released their has been the catalyst for that. time and commitment in the first album called It’s The Little The honesty has been helpful.” past 18 months. He’s balanced Things. a full-time job, plus his roles Ben and his childhood MAKING AN ALBUM as father to Levi and Hayes, friend, Alex Arthurs, are the It was in January 2019 when and husband to Jenna, with the duo called Charming To The the guys were discussing New pursuit of music. Last, “a Star Wars quote that Year’s resolutions that Alex “Jenna has always been very sounded like a good name,” said ‘mine is to record your supportive, and always wanted said Ben. album.’ me to do music,” he said. ”I al- Alex plays guitar and key- “He had the equipment,” ways talked about it but never board on the album. Ben plays said Ben. “He’d been looking did it. She’s very proud. electric and acoustic guitar, into recording software a lot “It’s been tiring, because plus keyboard, and is the only longer than I had.” when I wasn’t working on it. I vocalist. They chose 11 of Ben’s 30 was thinking about it,” he said. The song Burn Bright, fully written songs but he had “But I’m really happy with the written by Ben about his son, mcknight photo to find a place to record. His way it turned out. I feel like it’s Hayes, was released in the house, with two small boys, good enough to be out there.” spring and in a few weeks had was out. Ben plans to invest any 23,000 streams. That put it on Diocesan personnel officer Ben Bourque and friend Alex Arthurs But next door to the Dioc- profits into new and better some ‘new music’ playlists on have produced an album that is getting a lot of attention. esan Synod Office was the per- equipment to keep making Spotify. fect spot. Bishop’s Court was music. “A lot of people ‘liked’ it, empty and quiet, so over the and because of that, it made it summer of 2019, with Bishop UPDATE FROM BEN onto the radar of other playl- to join the worship team, he David Edwards’ approval, Ben We are at almost 100,000 ists. People that ‘liked’ the song THE BEGINNINGS felt he couldn’t say no. spent his lunch hours setting streams and probably will be were notified when the album Alex and Ben met in middle “I was sick to my stomach up equipment, recording, tear- by the end of July as things came out,” he said. school in Oromocto and both for a year,” he said of his ner- ing down the equipment, and seem to be gaining speed. In three days, they had are from military families. vousness. “Now at Hope City, I packing it away until the next We’ve had lots of radio play 4,000 streams of the album, “We knew our window of love it, as opposed to dreading day. on JoyFM and a couple radio which he described as “pop/ friendship would be short,” it, but I’m not comfortable. I’m “The pantry was the only stations in Kingston. I inter- alternative rock with punk ele- said Ben, adding that Alex not doing it for myself.” place in the house that had viewed on JoyFM about the ments,” with some songs that moved to Kingston with his Since then Ben’s learned to no echo, so I’d shut the two album. are more spiritually minded. It family and has been there ever play the guitar and keyboard doors — no airflow at all in the We’ve had a couple reviews was released June 8. since. by ear, but that frightening summer. I was probably there posted online (jesusfreakhide- By mid-June, Charming To Still, the two kept up the start, in front of a congre- for 50 hours,” he said. “When out.com being one spot — a The Last had sold about 100 of friendship, and music was gation, began a journey of you hear the album, think of website I frequented growing the 300 CDs ordered. To find it their common bond. self-awareness that includes me sitting in the pantry!” up) and the song Orion will online, search Spotify, Google “We always talked about writing songs for himself, not All those separate record- appear in a compilation album Play, Apple Music, iTunes, playing in a band together,” for others. ings — vocals and harmonies, on that website as well. and YouTube Music. Their said Ben. “We wrote a couple “I had fragments of songs guitars, keyboard — were sent We are currently semi- Facebook page is Charming To of songs and recorded them as — lots of verses and choruses to Alex, who would tweak finalists in the Unsigned-Only The Last, and their website is teenagers.” — but nothing cohesive,” he them and send them back for Music competition out of 7,000 https://charmingtothelastmu- When a youth pastor heard said. “I would always write Ben for further tweaking. And submissions; still waiting on sic.com/ . the recording and invited Ben songs with people in mind, Alex added his own guitar and the finalists announcement.

2020 to June 30, 2022. of Waterford and St. Mark, Director of Camp Medley, in Episcopal has been made a candidate for a full-time capacity, effective The Rev. Terence Chan- ordination to the Diaconate. A immediately. He leaves his Announcements dra and the Rev. Jasmine date for the ordination service part-time role with Parish of Chandra have been appointed is yet to be determined. Douglas and Nashwaaksis. priests-in-charge of the Parish of St. Mark, Saint John, in a The Rev. David Turner is The Rev. Rose Steeves has The Rev. Geoffrey How- part-time role, effective July 9. re-appointed Regional Dean retired from active ministry son has resigned as incumbent They will also continue part- of the Deanery of Kingston- with the Parish of Newcastle- (interim priest-in-charge) in time with the Central Saint Kennebecasis for a three-year Nelson-Hardwicke, as of May the Parish of Grand Manan Moncton, has been extended John Community Ministry. term, until June 30, 2023. 31. effective Sept. 30. to January 31, 2021. The Rev. Kevin McAllister has The Rev. Julian Pillay has Robert Cheatley, of the Parish Sharon Arbeau, of the Parish The Rev. Thomas Nisbett, rec- resigned as priest-in-charge of been appointed rector of the of St. Andrews, has been made of Kingston, has been made a tor of the Parish of Newcastle- the Parish of Minto and Chip- Parish of Riverview, effective a candidate for ordination to postulant in the diocese. Nelson-Hardwicke, has been man, effective Sept. 7. He will September 1. He leaves the the Diaconate. A date for the appointed one of two diocesan continue part-time with the Parish of Saint Stephen. ordination service is yet to be The Rev. Wendy Amos-Binks’ representatives on the Atlantic Parish of Marysville. determined. appointment as incumbent School of Theology Board of The Rev. John Galbraith con- in the Parish of St. James, Governors, effective July 1, Diane McKay, of the Parishes tinues in the position of

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Caleb Hope Treasure Trust

CALEB HOPe TREASURE TRUST Greatest challenge coming to Canada: Greatest challenge coming to Greatest challenge coming to Greatest challenge coming to Canada: COVID-19. I panicked a lot. And the Canada: The weather. The snow Canada: I don’t think there was Adjusting to school, the type of teaching, weather. In Uganda, you can do any- and ice. We’ve all fallen down. one. the work I had to do and how we had to thing, anytime. Here I feel the seasons. I Favourite food: Pizza; I love Favourite food: I’ve gotta go with do it. There’s lots of research. love all the seasons if they aren’t cold! meatballs; I love lasagna. I’ve pizza. Favourite food: Pasta Favourite food: Oatmeal and fish. I love turned into a cheese person! Miss the most: My cousins Miss the most: My family salmon, lobster and shrimp. Miss the most: My family — my Sports: soccer, Basketball, vol- Sports: Soccer Do you plan to stay? At first I wanted siblings, my mother-in-law, lots leyball, track Work: Subway to see how the family would adapt. But of friends and workmates. I miss Why plumbing: People say Career path: Accepted at Mount Allison now, I am a priest of this diocese, so I Ugandan food. there’s good money in it. University for the fall of 2020 in the Fac- think, yes. Coming here wasn’t about if you knew then what you ulty of Science. Long-term goal is to work Canada. But my heart was here because know now: Take heart. God is in in health care or become a doctor. of the bishop. His leadership was the control. What has changed: I got a job and new reason from Day 1. friends, money to spend mckniGht Photos

Hope and the Rev. Caleb Twinamatsiko with their chickens at their rectory in the Parish of Pennfield.

‘I’m glad we found a place like this’ parish, all of whom assured him they were Ok. As national students, and their tuition is about double time went on, volunteers helped to make calls as well. what it is for a canadian resident. when permission was given to hold a service for “it depends on whether we have enough money to 10 people, the problem was who to include. That led send them,” said caleb. “how they will progress from bers working. school fees. don’t have to ask.” to them holding outside, drive-in services, with caleb here will depend on that.” Caleb Twinamatsiko The New Brunswick Anglican decided to check in to she’s been accepted into the science program at As examples, an 83-year-old neighbour fixed his leading from the back of a Ford F-150 pick-up truck. They’ve considered that with this financial issue see how the family is doing. mount Allison university. van, something that would have cost a lot of money. As The services have been a real hit with both parishio- and the pandemic, waiting a year might be the best and family have found a well, a parishioner found out they used to keep chick- ners and others they’ve never seen before. way forward. TREASURE & TRUST HOPe ens in uganda, and showed up with a new coop and “The drive-in services were a relief, both for me community in Pennfield Both children have just graduated from Fundy high hope, a former counsellor and lecturer in uganda, four chickens, then came back recently to clean out the and for the church, to be able to see each other,” said COMMUNITY & DIOCESE school. first worked at the grocery store and now is at the com- coop. caleb. “we’ve all enjoyed it and it’s making a differ- caleb and hope love their new community, and Treasure, 18, works at the independent grocery story munity living centre. There she and five others care for “i’m finding this is a nice place for me and my fam- ence.” contribute to it by volunteering. They help out with By Gisele McKniGht in st. george. 33 people who have intellectual and physical disabili- ily,” he said. “i enjoy living in a rural area and this suits They’ve had as many as 76 at these services, many fundraising at the community hall, attend meetings, “The first time i came here, i didn’t speak good ties. me very well.” older people who love church, “but don’t want to risk and even in the depths of winter, they go out carol- Two and a half years ago, they were a newly arrived english,” he said with a nearly indistinguishable accent. “i love working with them,” she said. “it was my Other than the cold weather, caleb’s greatest chal- their lives. They are comfortable in their cars. it’s the ling. family of four from uganda, set to settle in the tiny “i started hanging out with kids and got into sports and dream.” lenge has been cOViD-19. he admits to panicking perfect compromise.” They held an open house for the neighbours and hamlet of pennfield. that got better.” since arriving in 2018, hope has cultivated a lot of when it all hit, worried they would catch it, and he was And neighbours near the church have told him wondered if anyone might show up, or if it would They didn’t really know what to expect. would their he knew that, unlike uganda, canada allows 16 friendships and goes out of her way to meet people. truly fearful for his 97-year-old mother in uganda, who they listen from their homes. One man asked hope, only last a few minutes, but four hours later, they parish embrace them? would the weather agree with year-olds to work, so he quickly got a job. Now, during “it’s easy to find friends,” she said, adding that shar- has remained healthy. ‘is that your church? god tells me to stop what i’m were all still chatting. them? would the community accept them? would the pandemic, he’s been working 38-48 hours a week ing her various craft and artistic skills has helped. “my wife, with her counselling skills, had to counsel doing and listen!’ “i’m glad we found a place like this,” said caleb.” god, whose path they were following, meet them here? stocking shelves. he’s been accepted to NBcc’s plumb- hope also loves the food in New Brunswick, for the me,” he said. “And what helped me was the diocese kept Another benefit is that people get to ‘visit’ while in we have good neighbours. we love them. They love The rev. caleb Twinamatsiko had been on staff at ing course. taste as much as the convenience. checking on us regularly. i’m glad the diocese asks us their cars, coming early to chat, said hope. u s .” Bishop mcAllister college in uganda for more than two Trust, 16, has graduated a year before she would “it doesn’t take so long to prepare,” she said. “i’m not how we are doing.” “it has made us settle here so well,” said hope. “it’s decades, when the desire for a change brought them have had she begun school in canada. with 18 months in the kitchen for a long time.” The pandemic has been a challenge for every priest EDUCATION a small community where they know each other and here. he, his wife, hope; son, Treasure; and daughter, between the siblings, she went to the same preschool in every parish, wondering how to go about ministering Although both children have been accepted into care about each other. They are so friendly that you Trust, moved into the newly readied rectory in march classes at the same time as her brother, and continued CALEB to their people without being near them. post-secondary programs, there is some question as want to be here.” 2018, and by all accounts, they haven’t looked back. on with him into school, keeping up with him all the caleb claims his life has not changed a great deal. “we didn’t know what to do,” said caleb, adding he to whether they will be able to go. The pandemic has They feel the same way about the Diocese of Fred- Oh yes, there are times when they’re homesick, way along. “i think my life has been almost the same,” he said. held a meeting with the wardens to talk about various made attending a challenge, for sure, but the other ericton. though Facebook and other forms of communication when the family was home in uganda for christmas “i’ve found work Ok with no challenges. people are still scenarios. he found livestreaming difficult without matter is tuition. “we want to thank the bishop so much,” said help them keep in touch with home. a few months ago, she had enough saved money to take the way i found them. anyone present. But the first online service drew more They’ve applied for permanent residency, but it has hope. “he has treated us so well. The opportunity caleb is the rector in the parish of pennfield. These her old friends out for a day, brought her cousins gifts “what makes my work enjoyable is that everyone is than 60. not yet been granted. The children are in canada on to learn and venture into so many things, meet new days it’s a busy, two-car household with all four mem- from canada and donated money to help pay a friend’s willing to do things. we work together hand-in-hand. i After two weeks, he had called every person in the student visas. That means they are considered inter- friends — we have no regrets.”

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Memories of New Maryland By Christopher Pratt in place, we moved to another stage of ministry at Trinity After a conversation with the Church in the Parish of Saint Rev. Canon Albert Snelgrove, John. plans were made for a 40th an- After the arrival of our sec- niversary trip to the Parish of ond son, David, who was born New Maryland. in Saint John, we moved to the The opportunity to share Diocese of Huron. in the worship of the parish Over the years, the memo- family and to value and ap- ries, the relationships and the preciate all that happened in experiences of those early days those years, which seem both in New Maryland are remem- so recent and so long ago, is bered with fondness and deep something that will have to appreciation. wait for another time. The COVID-19 pandemic On July 1, 1980, as newly- has had a way of altering plans weds, my wife, Carolyn, and I At left, the Rev. Christopher and Carolyn in so many lives. This brief settled into our first home. Pratt on their wedding day. Above, the reflection may help some who The next three years were couple today in retirement in Ontario. read it to remember. It may be exciting times for the parish new information to others. and for us. With the episcopal Throughout our personal support of Archbishop Harold journey and experience of life, Nutter and the priestly men- it is important not only to look torship of the Revs. Ted Eaton to the future with hope, but and Major Alex Wakeling, the the Parish of New Maryland also to value and appreciate the parish family offered its sup- offered a warm and supportive blessings of the past. port as I was ordained a priest environment in which mutual on Dec. 14, 1980. growth took place. • • • A pewter chalice and paten, submitted photos The birth of Jonathan Pratt an ordination gift from the in 1982, our first son, was The Rev. Canon Christopher parish family, has since been reflective of the new life that Pratt served in the Parish of used at the altars of different was being experienced in the New Maryland from 1980 to congregations which I have land and St John’s, Beaver Dam a focus for parish ministry in a Parish of New Maryland. 1983. He was the Rector of served during four decades of grew in their awareness of new church building. The phrase, often heard in Trinity Church, Saint John from priestly ministry. what it meant to be a parish, so It feels so inadequate that in church settings, ‘We have nev- 1983 until moving to the Diocese It also served as the model too the concept of worshipping a few brief words, the sum- er done it that way before,’ was of Huron in 1988. After having for the Bishop Charles Inglis together became a cornerstone ming up of the formative years a reality at that time, because served as the rector of parishes Sesquicentennial Chalices upon which a shared ministry of personal and parish minis- new ground was being broken in Windsor, Owen Sound and which were presented to ev- was built. try can be offered. in the life of the parish, both Kitchener, and, for a time as a ery diocese of the Anglican The acquisition of a rec- As the first resident rector physically and in the develop- territorial archdeacon, Church of Canada. tory in Nasonworth and the of a newly formed parish, as a ment of ministry. Canon Pratt retired in 2015. As the congregations of St. purchase of several acres of newly ordained priest, and as a In 1983, with the property He and Carolyn reside in Mary the Virgin, New Mary- land across the road provided newly married couple, we feel cleared and the building plans Waterloo, Ont.

Congratulations, Cameron

The Parish of Woodstock vestry wanted to recognize 2020 high school grads connected with our congregation. Cameron Anthony was presented with a gift, with our love and prayers for God’s richest blessings upon his future endeavors! He is shown here with the rector, the Rev. Shirley Noseworthy, and his Armin Hackelsperger photo mom, Leslie Anthony.

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‘The new normal’ includes strawberry shortcake, thankfully!

In the spring of 2020 the world encountered a paradigm shift. No longer could anyone as- sume that life would simply return to “normal.” The Church was called to adapt and change to meet the need of those who found submitted photos Social distancing, inside and out, was taken seriously during the themselves spiritually and strawberry shortcake take-out in the Parish of Kingston. emotionally lost as increasing- ly norms were being restricted and canceled. of the virus. hall was designed, following to their recommendations by ments on how safe people felt In the Parish of Kingston, We settled on strawberry governmental regulations, making changes to tighten up as consumers and as part of we adapted as best we could shortcake: it was simple, didn’t maintaining a six-foot dis- the safety of the public. the service team. with all sorts of online means require a large team and could tance, with masks, and gloves, In order to avoid handling It wasn’t our normal of communication, but we easily be done by socially dis- hand sanitizer inside and cash, and to focus not on fun- practice to have a summer were lacking a sense of joy and tancing at stations. Then came outside the building. draising but giving back to the event, but we adapted to meet were longing to bring that back the questions of how to safely Everything would be community, we decided not to the changing times; and yes, in the safest way possible. prepare the dessert? What do done on-site, berries pre- charge but ask for a free will everyone had fun and enjoyed After much discussion and we charge? pared, biscuits made in our offering. a moment to appreciate the life prayer, it was decided that we An operational plan was hall kitchen (inspected by the On July 18, we served the Lord has given us. would try a take-out event, as put into place to make sure we Health Department of NB). 110 shortcakes for an hour Submitted by the Rev. Douglas take-outs were the only means met all provincial public health We sent the draft plan to on Saturday afternoon, and Painter and postulant Sharon of eating out in the early stage measures. A floor plan for the the diocese first and responded received wonderful compli- Arbeau.

Drive-thru ice cream social at St Mary & St. Bart’s

On July 10, St. Mary and St. Bartholomew Church in Saint John had a drive-thru ice cream social. We served 58 treats and everyone had a great time enjoying a physically bonnie hunt photos distant visit. It was great to see and hear the kids being back Customers worked their way together. The masked crew: Vanessa, Cyndi, through the line: 1st stop, We had many families stop to Karen and Bonnie. order with Vanessa. 2nd stop, pick up a takeout VBS kit. This pick up treats with Cyndi and kit, focused on the Fruits of the Karen. 3rd stop, pick up a Spirit, is filled with fun activities, Take Out Church VBS kit with family devotions, conversation Bonnie. starter cards, colouring sheets, Vanessa took the orders as games and some sweet fruit- vehicles drove up. themes treats.

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Book launched in Saint John

Saint John Seasonal Snippets and Memories by David Goss was launched in June. David is a member of Trinity Church in the Port City. This is a follow-up to the well-received Saint John Snip- submitted photos pets book of 2016 and is a 200- page collection of folk lore, local lore, trivia and historical happenings culled from local Drive-up service report: Parish of Pennfield newspapers published from the early 1800s to the present day. It differs from the previous On a beautiful sunny Sunday publication as it is presented in in May, the congregation of a seasonal format with about Christ Church Anglican, Pen- The Peace was passed as 30 winter, spring, summer nfield was able to join together “ and fall stories mostly in the for the first time since March unconventionally as 500-word range in each sec- 15, to worship at a drive-up tion. There are also five longer service. What a glorious day everything else: honking pieces, being memories of it was! horns and waving hands. growing up in Saint John by The Rev. Caleb Twina- five former residents. There matsiko had been delivering are about 60 sketches from a services each Sunday and variety of sources that illustrate Wednesday, as well as each turned off space. the stories. day during Holy Week, since • There are no washroom The Peace was passed as The book sells for $20 the start of the pandemic, on facilities unconventionally as every- including GST, available by Facebook Live. • You must stay in your thing else: honking horns and contacting the author at gos- Above, the Rev. Caleb This had been well received, vehicle waving hands. [email protected]. Twinamatsiko preaches from and in fact, the messages had By all accounts, it was a the back of a pick-up truck; At been viewed by many who had Stakes were driven two great success and we made top, an overview of the outdoor not been in church for a very metres apart in the parking lot plans to carry out services like Sunday services in the Parish of long time – maybe these lost across from the church. The this as long as required. Pennfield. sheep will return? cars parked beside the stakes One message was received The Rev. Caleb Twina- and then lined behind each immediately after the service: matsiko, parish wardens Tony other. Parking attendants Tony ‘It was so wonderful to be with and Brent, as well as the music Facebook outlining the service: and Brent ensured that all Church family again, even at team led by Paul, Josh, and • It would run for less than an parked as they should. a distance. It has brightened Gene (six — the accepted hour The music team, two metres my world and everyone else’s number) met, physically • Offerings could be apart, set up on a car hauler, and given us fuel to continue distancing, and put together dropped in a box at the end of and Caleb stood on the back of in isolation. Bless you all. –D. a plan for an outside service. the church driveway, as you a half-ton truck. A generator Hawkins Things could not have worked drive by provided the power for sound When you are given lem- out any better. • Park as instructed and music for this celebra- ons, make lemonade! God will A message was posted on • Car engines must be tion of being together in God’s provide!

The Bishop’s Birthday

The diocesan staff had a crucial issue to deal with in the spring: how to celebrate the bishop’s 60th birthday during the COVID-19 lockdown? They opted for a drive-by birthday party. Instead of each attending the morning Zoom staff meeting on April 21, they formed a line with their vehicles and arrived at Bishop David’s house in Fredericton. By then, the office had been closed for five weeks and it was good just to see each other! As David came outside, he saw 60 soccer balls on his lawn, the handiwork of the Revs. John Galbraith and Mary Anne Langmaid. He also got lots of honks throughout the day. Debbie Collicott Edwards photo

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Catherine’s burial

The Rev. Canon Wandlyn Snelgrove of Christ Church (Parish) Church led a short burial service in the rain on June 6 for young Catherine Gmah, beloved daughter in a refugee family sponsored by several Anglican parishes in 2016. Catherine died in March after her transplanted liver failed. Her grieving father, Phillip Weah, (pictured at right) called her a precious child now at peace with the Lord. Friends, staff from the multicultural association, and representatives from some of the original sponsoring parishes attended the interment. The previous evening, Phillip, his wife and their son were forced to flee their burning apartment building during a sudden, fierce storm. Lightning struck a tree which crashed onto the roof, tearing the power mast off the building and causing a fire. Their apartment sustained water damage. The family stayed in a local motel, thanks to help from the Canadian Red Cross, while insurance officials sorted out the damage and restoration.

COVID-19 has forced many changes at Fredericton Community Kitchen

By Cheryl Jacobs time still passes quickly, even with the extended shift length. After three months of miss- We do, of course, miss the ing our every fourth Saturday interaction with the guests. evening shift at the Fredericton Heather, the chef our Cathe- Community Kitchen due to dral team had been working the restriction of volunteers with on Saturdays for several during our provincial lock- months, commented she miss- down, Peter and I discovered es hearing the happy interac- the Kitchen was welcoming tion of the volunteer teams and volunteers again with some the guests. revisions. Expecting this new way of In order to have as few serving to carry on for a long different volunteers in time, we muse about what it the Kitchen as possible, they will be like in the winter when were asking people to commit guests who have no place to to a weekly shift of four hours go cannot come into a warm rather than the normal two. building to sit and eat. We decided that weekly The Kitchen is still looking on Saturday was not going to for some volunteers to fill a few work for us, but with permis- weekday and Saturday slots, sion for me to leave work early on a weekly basis. The daily one day a week, we have com- morning shift runs from 9 mitted to Thursday afternoons a.m. – 1 p.m. If you have some from 2-6 p.m. We started June peter jacobs photo time to spare and would like to 25. participate in this worthwhile Having volunteers in to help Heather and Brooke work to prepare and serve meals in a vastly changed activity, just send an email at all is a recent change. For environment at the Fredericton Community Kitchen. No dining guests have been to volunteer@frederictoncom- several weeks at the begin- inside since the lockdown. All meals are served from a cart in the doorway. munitykitchens.com. ning of the lockdown, the You can also help by donat- amazing chefs and other staff ing funds or food items to the carried the load of preparing this, along with a wrapped des- duty from behind a Plexiglass for use in future meals. We’ve pantry box program (supply- and serving three meals a day sert and baggie of cutlery, napkin, shield mounted on a cart in the more than once chopped 100 ing food to about 180 families on weekdays and two on the salt, pepper, sugar and coffee doorway. pounds of potatoes, peeled and with children from the school weekends — averaging 14,000 whitener, are bagged for quick In the main dining area, chopped 40 pounds of carrots, lunch program). meals each month. and easy taking. most of the chairs are stacked and cracked 40 dozen eggs for More details at https://www. Much has changed at Cold drinks are made on the sides and groups of scrambling. We prepare many frederictoncommunitykitchen. the Kitchen with the COVID-19 ready and coffee is poured to tables are used as prep stations. cutlery bags, serve up the take com/covid19 . pandemic. Each meal is now order in paper cups. Meals During each Thursday shift, away containers and wash the Cheryl and Peter Jacobs worship placed in a take-away container; are dispensed by the chefs on we help prepare food items pans and cooking utensils. The at Christ Church Cathedral.

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MISSION IN MOTION: food security

Roatán update: Summer 2020, amid COVID-19

By Kara and Nelson Mejia his high school diploma. The school didn’t celebrate gradu- I thank my God every time ation because of the impact I remember you. In all my of COVID-19; however, he is prayers for all of you, I always going to Providence University pray with joy because of your in Winnipeg, Manitoba. partnership in the gospel from Stephen and Kara have ar- the first day until now. (Philip- rived safely in Winnipeg ahead pians 1:3-5, NIV) of the start of his first term, and I would like to ask your We give all glory and honour prayers especially for Stephen to the Lord for your partnering as he experiences living in a with us. Without your support new culture and being at a new and especially your prayers, stage of his life. our ministry would never have This is the first time Stephen been possible or impact our will be on his own; however, ABOVE: A young volunteer stirs soup generation. We give our heart- we knew it would happen for the hundreds of Hondurans the felt special thanks to all of you eventually. We will miss him, Emmanual Community Kitchen Project for your sacrificial giving. but we know it is for the best. feeds each week. With so many people The past few months have If you would like to send a on the island working in tourism, and been totally different in every message to Stephen: stephen- so few tourists during the pandemic, aspect. As we all know, the [email protected] . unemployment and hunger have become disruption caused this year by Kara is returning to Roatan pronounced needs, and the church is a global pandemic and many in the first week in September. responding. other challenging factors such Kelly’s school is planning to as malaria, dengue, education, start classes online and if the RIGHT: The Mejia family: Nelson, unemployment, delinquency, situation permits, they will Stephen, Kelly and Kara. Stephen is and the country’s weak econ- have Art and Physical Educa- attending Providence University in omy, have negatively affected tion at the school. submitted photos Winnipeg this fall. us and forced us to cancel the plans that we had before the Emmanuel Community Kitchen disruption. Project (soup kitchen) Many people have had to We continue with the com- Episcopal Church delivery of bags of groceries anglican.nb.ca). Then click work on projects to change and munity kitchen, and at the mo- At Emmanuel Episcopal/An- to the people in need. Both on “Donat.” Be sure to select improve the way they earn an ment we are feeding over 600 glican Church, our building churches — St. Peter in Brick “Honduras Mission Fund” income. Many have had to leave people around the Island. This continues to be closed. Our Bay and Emmanuel Coxen from the drop-down menu. their daily occupations and includes adults and children. Diocesan Bishop, Lloyd Allen, Hole — received the benefit. Cheques should be made pay- go out to sell bread, baleadas, To see weekly updates and called the Episcopal Church in Thank you, Tracey. able to “The Diocesan Synod of hamburgers, vegetables and support this project, please go Honduras to be prepared with Fredericton” and sent to: Angli- many other things to survive. to: www.tttfmicro.com . the biosecurity protocol to open Financial Support can Diocesan Synod of Frederic- Driving change inside Please pray that all the our buildings when the govern- On the financial side, we con- ton, 115 Church Street, Frederic- our church can be challeng- resources will be found to ment approves. The protocol tinue to be very positive and to ton, NB E3B 4C8; Phone: (506) ing when change outside our continue with this project for includes all the regulations pray and praise God with faith 459-1801. All cheques should church is greater. the benefit of individuals and regarding being in the building and thanksgiving. We also ask have “Honduras Mission” noted We pray for wisdom to take families on the Bay Islands who and celebrating the Eucharist, you to continue to pray about on the reference line. the challenges we are already are impacted by COVID-19. Morning or Evening Prayer. our finances, that for the rest We know that with the global facing, guided by God, confi- of the year our support will impact of the pandemic it is dif- dent in what the word of God Impact of COVID-19 Projects at Emmanuel Church stabilize and be sufficient to ficult for everyone in the world. says in Romans 8:31. That if To update you on Honduras, We continue with the stucco cover our needs. At the mo- That said, we greatly appreciate God is in our favor, no one can at the moment we have 43,197 of a side wall of the church, ment our balance is very low. your prayer and financial sup- be against us! cases, 1,377 deaths and 5,794 a small project that we had Therefore, please consider port to date and trust that you people who have recovered. to stop due to government sending a special offering to will continue to support us. What is happening in our Here in Roatán, we have 202 regulations. cover our expenses and needs. Nelson and Kara Mejia operate family? cases confirmed at the mo- We would like to give a To donate now, please visit the Roatan Episcopal Church Time goes fast; it seems like ment, and 60 people who have special thank you to Tracey https://www.canadahelps.org/ Ministry in Honduras. Kara is yesterday that a three-year-old recovered. Larter from Vancouver who en/dn/13778 the daughter of the Rev. Gordon boy arrived in Roatan in 2006, has donated some money for Or you can visit the Diocese and Bell Thompson in the and this year he has received Roatan Emmanuel this project and also for the of Fredericton’s website (www. Diocese of Fredericton.

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Parish of Woodstock gains a new citizen

For our citizenship is in heaven, an immense sense of achieve- from which also we eagerly wait ment! for a Saviour, the Lord Jesus Becoming a Canadian Christ. Hebrews 13:14 citizen is not something that’s easy to do. It takes a lot of time Editor’s note: St. Luke’s in the and dedication and you have Anglican Parish of Woodstock to fulfill a lot of criteria, which sent along this story of one of makes today very special for its parishioners. Linda Smith, me. I couldn’t have done it originally from England, without the support and love became a Canadian citizen on of my friends and Church June 30. family. The road was tough at times I came to live in Canada but I sincerely mean it when in February 2014, right in the I say my faith and the love middle of one of the worst shown to me by my Church, winters for many years, I am friends, and colleagues kept told! me strong, and I am so glad I Where I lived in England, saw it through. snow arrived one day and The ceremony today was melted the next, and I remem- very different due to CO- ber asking why you have to VID-19 and social distancing, shovel the snow off every day? done via Zoom; but it was still At the end of the first week very emotional and I swore my I had my answer. I had truly Oath on my Bible gifted to me never seen so much snow in by St. Luke’s church family. my life. Being the day before I first became aware of St. Canada Day, Mary Beth and work colleagues had an endless Luke’s when I was invited by Linda Smith during her swearing-in ceremony as a Canadian supply of hats, mugs, flags, my friend, Mary Beth Rideout, citizen, and at right, sitting at her computer. to attend a wreath-making balloons and even a feather class in the church hall. boa to adorn their new fellow I had never done anything Canadian. like that before and had such a I feel truly thankful for the nice time. I met so many nice (Women’s Institute) afternoon I felt that it was somewhere I love and kindness shown to ladies who welcomed me and tea, and then I came along to wanted to be. me. I am proud to be a mem- I felt very comforted by their the Nativity Service at Christ- For me, citizenship was ber of St. Luke’s, a resident of friendliness as I didn’t know mas. always my objective. I am very the Town of Woodstock, and anyone other than Mary Beth, I was very comforted by the proud to become a Canadian citizen of Canada. who I had met through work. church as it felt familiar to me citizen. I love the warmth and I then went along to a WI from church from home, and values of this country and feel submitted photos

School library update – a dream come true in just 2 1/2 years! An update on apart from the few who could begin making the library fur- squeeze into the book store, niture. We managed to have a Bishop McAllister and they had little access to few pieces complete in prepa- College, Uganda, books and other reading mate- ration for a visit of the Bishop from its rector, the rial. Our hope was to change of West Ankole. that. While progress with furni- Rev. Canon Paul Plans were drawn and many ture was slow, enough progress Jeffries prayers were lifted up for the had been made by February success of this project. With a 2020, the opening of our new few start-up funds on hand, we school year. Students were Editor’s Note: The Frederic- took a step of faith. Choosing able to at least make use of the ton bowling tournament in the site where school assem- floor. 2017 raised $7,500 to help blies were normally held we By the time of schools being kick-start construction of the began to move ahead in May. closed in late March, another library at BMC. By November 2019 con- delivery had been made for the struction was complete. We are lower floor. When we are up In May 2017 the idea of con- so grateful to everyone who and running again, the last few structing a school library what supported this project and bits of furniture will be added, just a dream. Our students made its completion possible! and the library will be fully all these years had no dedi- In October 2019 we brought operational. cated place in which to study a local carpenter on site to To God be the Glory!

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Voices We Have Never Heard…

by Kathleen Snow able to promote the outreach country. of Mothers’ Union throughout I came to realize that World- “Voices that we have never the world. wide Mothers’ Union has a place h e ard …” Many social issues exist as at the United Nations and is This comment was made well throughout the developed welcomed to make a report at to me by Catherine Le Tissier, world; support is also needed each session. Mothers’ Union a Provincial President in the in these areas. I believe the works very hard to increase the Mothers’ Union movement resources are even more severely value of women in the family from Northern Argentina. lacking in the underdeveloped where there is so much inequal- We were discussing the countries and the work of ity due to tradition, religion voices of Mothers’ Union the Mothers’ Union globally and customs all over the world. members and the impact that through their development pro- Mothers’ Union works to lift our four million members have gram are the priority to follow them out of the obscurity.” made in their communities in the mission and vision of Mary Our work and mission con- the 84 countries worldwide. Sumner. tinues daily. Mothers’ Union has Like many organizations The connections made with established a WhatsApp COVID impacted by this pandemic, the other women with the same Chat Group which has allowed Mothers’ Union Central Char- vision is what strengthens me over 35 members worldwide to ity is at risk of closure due to the personally and allows me to pray with each other daily. We lockdown in the UK and around move forward in my day to day meet weekly via Zoom to update the world. mcknight file photo life. God was calling me to see each other on the status of our The movement is fully funded Joanne Ham, MU diocesan president, at the 2017 annual rally. my family.” countries and our challenges. It by donations/dues submitted is a time of prayerful support. by members worldwide, by the Joanne Ham – Diocesan presi- One issue which has sur- renting of our headquarters in grateful. with them. I have become the dent (Diocese of Fredericton) faced is the ‘second pandemic’ central London, by the online I asked several of our mem- person I am with the help of “In the dozen or so years that I of domestic and gender-based retail operations and lastly by bers here in Canada for their Mothers’ Union. have been part of the Mothers’ violence which has increased running campaigns and confer- comments – “voices” on what I appreciate my country and Union, I have been consis- because of lockdown. Moth- ences. the Worldwide Mothers’ Union way of life so much more after tently dazzled by its members, ers’ Union is now focusing on An urgent appeal was sent has meant to them. listening to stories from Moth- mindset and mission. offering resources and support out to members in early April ers’ Union members from other As I have met and talked to the victims by working with informing all that if income was Ginny McEwen - Past Cana- countries. I have never heard with members from around our members on-the-ground in not forthcoming the movement dian provincial president of anyone starving to death the world, I feel that we are their communities to educate, very likely would not continue (Diocese of Fredericton) in Canada because of no food united in common causes and support and work towards an to exist beyond this month. As “It has been through attending but this happens daily in some concerns, that we can each end to gender-based violence. a charity, Mothers’ Union keeps worldwide meetings over the countries. play a role in Mothers’ Union If you are interested in only enough funds to exist for years that I came to under- Canadians do not condone initiatives around the world, contributing further to the work a defined period. All reserves stand that MU members have tribal practices that harm from promoting literacy, safety of Mothers’ Union worldwide, are put back into the grassroots many serious challenges, such humans; we do not live with and education in families, please donate either by visiting project work around the world as armed conflict, poverty, lack bombs exploding every day. emergency assistance or fel- the Canadian Mothers’ Union supporting families and chil- of education etc. These chal- Hearing these stories changes lowship between Mothers’ website Mary Sumner House dren. lenges make life very difficult. how you see the world and what Union friends. Appeal or the Worldwide Moth- I am pleased to say that over We as a society can and should Mothers’ Union is doing to help. What a wonderful honour ers’ Union website Support £720,000 has been raised to date. help. We need to step up. The I am so very proud to be part of to be part of something such Mothers’ Union We are continuing to cut costs need is great - we can do this.” this amazing movement!” as this!” We continue to serve our as we are able and have been families, support our communi- taking advantage of the furlough Alice Kennedy - Canadian Lilian Ketch - national con- Shara Golden – Past and pres- ties and to demonstrate God’s scheme which, like Canada, the provincial president (Diocese ference coordinator, former ent provincial vice president love to the world as we have for UK government has put into of Fredericton) diocesan president (Diocese (Diocese of Fredericton) the last 150 years. As my MU place to support businesses and “Mothers’ Union for me is my of Fredericton) As a result of my visit to the Sister Hermin in Jamaica stated, charities. model of what I strive to be. I “My journey to Africa Janu- CSW62, I came to understand “He is the Way Maker, and He There is much more work to have been fortunate to attend ary 2020 was instrumental in that Mothers’ Union is an im- will make a way!” be done, and we are certainly several worldwide gather- helping me to recognize all portant tool for the Anglican Kathleen Snow is the Mothers’ not out of the woods yet; our ings over the 30 years since I that Mothers’ Union, through Church of Canada to minister Union worldwide trustee for members are supporting the joined. I have met people from its members and supporters, to families, the marginalized, Zone B, the Americas. She movement to the best of their around the world, listened does to care for families both the downtrodden and the worships at Christ Church ability, and for that we are truly to their stories, and prayed locally and globally, and to be forgotten people living in our Cathedral.

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Cathedral news

Monday morning outreach JUNE - lower left Before the pandemic, St. Margaret’s Anglican parish in Fredericton helped monthly with outreach drop-ins at Christ Church Cathedral. That event has not been held indoors in the normal way since mid-March, but grocery store gift cards are distributed outdoors to people in need on the last Monday of the month. Penny Ericson (left), chair of the outreach committee, was delighted to receive a large donation of bananas delivered by Wendy and Rick Chase from St. Margaret’s to help with the June 29th session. On that date 48 people received a gift card or some bus tickets plus a bar of soap and a goodie bag containing bananas, homemade muffins and cookies, and bottled water - all donated by members of the cathedral family.

JULY - below Canon Patricia Drummond packs goodie bags as part of the cathedral’s summer outreach efforts. Due to the pandemic, the weekly drop-in for people in need has not been held since mid- March, but supermarket gift cards are distributed outdoors on the last Monday of the month. On July 27, 50 people received a gift card or bus tickets plus a bar of soap and a goodie bag containing bananas, homemade muffins, cookies, a sandwich, a granola bar, and bottled water. Food items were donated by members of the cathedral family.

MISSION IN MOTION: food security

mcknight photo

A small company from Ottawa was called into action when copper plating fell from the steeple of Christ Church Cathedral. Here two men use an ariel platform to do an inspection of the steeple in late July.

Ann deveau photos

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For his continuing book on clergy in the diocese, Frank Morehouse, with assistance from Siobhan Laskey Clergy mysteries and the Rev. Canon David Barrett, is looking for any information and, if possible, photos, of clergy who have served in the Anglican Diocese of Fredericton. Below is a list of clergy names that lack information and details. Please contact Siobhan (hal9000@ nb.sympatico.ca), David ([email protected]) or Frank ([email protected]) with your informa- We need your help! tion. All contributions are greatly appreciated. NOTE: Because the list is long, it will appear in sections in several upcoming editions of the New Brunswick Anglican.

Surname Christian Names DOB Date of Death Parishes/Employment

Parkinson John Reynard Syl- 1847 1911 1890-1898, St. Mary (York), Fredericton ; 1898-1899, St. Jude’s, vester (Victoria), Saint John

Parlee Henry Thomas 1856 1931 1884-1890, Stanley; 1890-1904, Westfield

Parnther David Bernard c 1808 1893 1872-1887, St. Jude’s (Victoria), Saint John

Parry John Jenkyns 1891-1892, Grand Falls

Perkins, Sr Arthur Raymond 1886 1954 1924-1929, Prince William with Dumfries; 1929-1933, Cam- bridge and Waterborough; at Woodstock 1940

Peters George Jarvis Dib- c. 1855 1927 1886-1891, Bathurst blee

Podmore Richard Hillman 1820 1901 1852, visiting missionary; 1853-1856, assistant, Christ Church Cathedral, Fredericton

Pollard Henry (Canon) 1830 1914 1858-1861, Curate, St. Stephen; March,1860-1869, Burton & Maugerville

Prescott Joseph 1880 1955 1917-1921, missionary, Petersville; 1922-1926, Gladstone & Blissville; 1926-1928, Rector, Andover; 1928 - 1934, missionary, Springfield ; 1934-1938, Simonds & Upham

Price Walter Thomas c 1749 1817 1791, Bright (New Brunswick); 1790-1810, St. Mary and Stanley

Prime Augustus 1842 1908 1874-1876, Newcastle/Hardwicke

Quinn Clarence Rupert 1876 1901-1909, St. Mark’s, Westmorland

Rees-Jones John 1883 1952 1917-1919, Richmond; 1919-1921, Wicklow, Wilmot & Peel

Reving- James Edward 1860 1950 1907-1908, Mission Church, Saint John ton-Jones (1918, legally changed to Revington)

Richards David b. c. 1861 1892-1894, missionary, Madawaska; 1895, Bathurst

Rigby Hazen Frederick 1882 1955 1903-1911, Campobello; 1913-1918, Wilmot, Wicklow & Peel 1920-1925, Woodstock

Rimming- Gerald Thorneycroft 1930 1973-1981, Professor of Education, Mount Allison University ton (Assistant, Parish of Sackville and Dorchester, 1976-1981)

Rivers Arthur 1970, Campobello

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For his continuing book on clergy in the diocese, Frank Morehouse, with assistance from Siobhan Laskey Clergy mysteries and the Rev. Canon David Barrett, is looking for any information and, if possible, photos, of clergy who have served in the Anglican Diocese of Fredericton. Below is a list of clergy names that lack information and details. Please contact Siobhan (hal9000@ nb.sympatico.ca), David ([email protected]) or Frank ([email protected]) with your informa- We need your help! tion. All contributions are greatly appreciated. NOTE: Because the list is long, it will appear in sections in several upcoming editions of the New Brunswick Anglican.

Surname Christian Names DOB Date of Death Parishes/Employment

Roberts Edward J W 1844-1845, missionary, New Maryland; 1845-1848, Kingsclear

Robertson James 1846-1853, Musquash

Robertson Thomas W. 1815 1854 1845-1854, rector, Lancaster (including Musquash)

Robinson Rawlings Alfred 1869 1948 1911-1915, Dorchester; 1915-1922, Stanley

Rowcliffe Robert Gay 1905 1975 1940-1942, Ludlow & Blissfield

Russell Henry Fitzgerald 1821 1852 1844-1846, Bathurst; 1846-1848, Queensbury

Rutter Gordon Henry Ber- 1902 1959 1952-1954, St. David’s and St. Patrick’s riman

Sanders C. A. 1886, Woodstock

Saunders Ernest Clement 1850 1927 1883-1885, rector, Holy Trinity, St Stephen

Sayer John Martin 1935 1966-1972, Andover; 1972-1977, Dalhousie

Schofield George S 1813 1902 1859-1861, Loch Lomond with St Thomas’, Black River; 1861- 1891, Simonds, Loch Lomond and St. Thomas’, Black River

Scovil Elias 1771 1841 1801-1803, curate, Fredericton; 1803-1840, Kingston with Spring- field

Scovil James 1732 1808 1786-1808, Kingston

Scovil Samuel James 1816 1883 ?-?, at 1857, Cambridge and Waterborough

Shannon W 1879-1879, Edmunston

Shaw Benjamin F. 1841 1898 1864-1882, SPG Missionary, Grand Lake

Shore William Henry c 1820 1860 1848-1850, Curate, St. Luke’s, Portland (Saint John); 1850-1852, St. Paul’s, Saint John

Simonds James 1891-1892, Dalhousie

Simons John in retirement, interim, Sackville and Dorchester

Skerry Arthur Leverette 1880 1910-1915, Stanley Lindsay

Slipper Arthur Albert 1862 1939 1892-1894, Weldford (Harcourt & Brown’s Yard); 1894-1898, St. Martins; 1898-1900, Waterford

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All things bright and beautiful!

In July a beautiful flag was placed in our memorial garden at All Saints, Parish of Bright, by parishioner George Hayward. Our garden is Season of Creation thriving! The Season of Creation is held an- nually from Sept. 1, the Global Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation to Oct. 4, St. Francis of Assisi Day. It is a time to renew our relation- ship with our Creator and all creation through repenting, repair- ing, and rejoicing together. During Photo by Ardean Hayward the Season of Creation, we join our sisters and brothers in the ecu- menical family in prayer and action for our common home.

This year, amid crises that have shaken our world, we’re awakened to the urgent need to heal our relationships with creation and each other. During the season this year, we enter a time of restoration and hope, a jubilee for our Earth, that requires radically new ways of living with creation.

The Season of Creation unites the world’s 2.2 billion Christians around one shared purpose. With so much injustice all around us, now is the time for Christians everywhere to come together and show the world how to love each other and creation.

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Sidewalk Prophets continue singing faith to the masses

idewalk Prophets are a song, “The Comment Section,” band that seems to have which speaks of the dangers been around forever, or of over-indulgence in social S2003, whichever seems longer media today, and what can to you ;-) The band has been happen to you as a person. constantly touring, sometimes To be sure, this album doing over 275 gigs in a year. speaks of the energy and musi- Though they’ve been cal prowess that is Sidewalk around for 17 years, they have Prophets. David Grey has a released just their fifth studio someone having “that kind powerful, talented voice that album this summer, showing of face” that people recognize should be heard by more how active they’ve been play- but can’t place. To exist as long people more often. They are ing live shows. as they have without having reminiscent of MercyMe in The Things That Got Us smash hit after smash hit, or many ways. Here is reflective of their “household name” status is a While you won’t find lyrics projects — full of energy, full great rarity in the Christian with deep, cryptic messages of great music-making, and music industry (and it IS an that have to be puzzled out, full of the love of God — the industry). But let’s talk more you will find songs that are things they want to share with about the music. well crafted, have good melo- the people they play for each After a brief prelude, the dies, are very well played, and night. album begins with the song, point you to reflection. Interestingly, their lyrics “Smile.” With a title like that, While it is late to be calling do not often mention God by the song has to be an upbeat this the “album of the sum- name, yet speak of ideas found one, and the band does not mer” by the time you read in the teachings of Jesus. For disappoint. The message of the has found its way to many before). this, good music never needs example, the song “Don’t Sweat song? There’s always a reason playlists this summer. Some of the great mid-tem- to be tied to a particular time It” speaks to Matthew 6:34. to smile, even when things The album’s tracklist is a po tracks include “The Light,” a to have value. Download or Sidewalk Prophets have had aren’t going well, and your well-planned one, with a nice song about The Light! Though stream a copy of this album a very long career compared to smile may be a help to others. variety of tempos, atmo- God or Jesus does not appear today. It is well worth it! the average artist performing Another similar upbeat spheres, and styles through- in the lyrics, the context points Christian songs, yet they are tune comes later, the afore- out (albums often get weaker to our Lord. not as well-known as similar mentioned “Don’t Sweat It,” in their second half, trying “I Believe It Now” speaks of industry veterans. Their songs which encourages the listener to keeps the listener’s atten- lead singer David Frey’s accep- are often recognized, but not not to cave in to the pressures tion for as long as possible tance of Jesus in his life (does The Rev. Chris Hayes is a immediately connected to so many feel in their lives. And but front-loading the “bet- anyone else hear Imagine musician as well as a priest them. there’s a great tune called “Let ter” tunes to the first half; I’m Dragons in this song?). And serving in the Parish of One reviewer likened it to Go Your Troubles” that likely confident you’ve noticed this then there is the reflective Salisbury and Havelock.

Cindy Derksen, layreader in the Parish of Richmond

Favourite book of the Bible – Psalms Birthplace – Rhode Island, USA What you love most about God – He is a God of second chances and I am his be- loved child Favourite place on Earth – Harbourville, Nova Scotia (on the Bay of Fundy) Farthest you’ve been from home – Hawaii, Spain or Rio De Janeiro Favourite meal or dessert – Baked stuffed haddock with rice pilaf Biggest fear – Loss of vision Hidden talent – I don’t think I have one! Favourite movie or book – Any of Louise Penny’s books Your hobby – Reading Three things always in your fridge – Cheese, orange juice, eggs Favourite sports team – I don’t follow sports, but if I had to pick a team, it would be the Boston Red Sox because I lived close to Boston.

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The Arusha Call to Discipleship ‘Economy’ is a stolen, warped word

The World Council of Church- other basics of life, along with es’ Conference on World Mis- some treats, on one paycheck. carolyn V on unsplash sion and Evangelism met in Now as the Parable of the Arusha, Tanzania, in March Workers in the Vineyard sug- 2018. From this meeting the gests (Matthew 20:1-16), in more than 1,000 participants, God’s purpose, everyone is who were all regularly engaged entitled to meaningful work. Arusha Call # 2: in mission and evangelism, But everyone is also entitled issued the Arusha Call to Dis- to an adequate living, whether We are called to worship the one Triune God—the cipleship. they were able to work for pay At our own national church full-time or not. God of justice, love, and grace—at a time when General Synod last summer, That parable will be our resolution A-129 was passed Gospel Lesson on Sunday, many worship the false god of the market system that we affirm the Arusha Sept. 20 this year. It really chal- (Luke 16:13). Call; encourage bodies within lenges our “market-system” the General Synod to inte- values. Wait for many preach- grate this call into the guiding ers to try to explain it away: It This call to transforming discipleship is not a one that we can answer in principles of baptismal living applies to some spiritual realm, our own strength, so the call becomes, in the end, a call to prayer: for the shaping of national certainly not to the economy! ministries; and commend the The economy — based on Arusha Call to dioceses for healthy competition, gain- Loving God, we thank you for the gift of life in all its diversity and beauty. study and inclusion in their ing, spending, and media- Lord Jesus Christ, crucified and risen, we praise you that you came to considerations of evangelism, motivated greed — must reign find the lost, to free the oppressed, to heal the sick, and to convert the self- witness and discipleship. supreme! For one year, Spiritual De- Now the Arusha Call to centred. Holy Spirit, we rejoice that you breathe in the life of the world and velopment Team members and Discipleship is not condemn- are poured out into our hearts. As we live in the Spirit, may we also walk in others will offer reflections in ing the market system per se. the Spirit. Grant us faith and courage to deny ourselves, take up our cross the New Brunswick Anglican That would make no more and follow Jesus: becoming pilgrims of justice and peace in our time. For on the 12 points within this sense than condemning tools call. This is part 3, written by for human living like the high- the blessing of your people, the sustaining of the earth, and the glory of your Chris McMullen. way system or a hammer. name. Through Christ our Lord, Amen. It is condemning turning it We are called to worship into a god: a god to which all the one Triune God — the must answer; and who answers God of justice, love, and to nothing or no one else. A “grace — at a time when many god who many “worship” (give worship the false god of the it ultimate value, and look to it “household.” interactions as the “house- and God’s purpose in the real market system.” (Luke 16:13). for our most important loyalty The root word “oikos” hold” of God have everlasting economy of the purpose and Today, business and po- and hope) in place of the “one means “house.” It denoted consequences; and our true promise of God: Father, Son litical leaders often speak of Triune God …of justice, love, personal homes, but also the “economic” destiny may be and Spirit. the “economy.” By that, they and grace.” temple or house of God. With and ought to be anticipated And that is no doubt why invariably mean the financial Notice the Arusha Call the Incarnation of Jesus and and lived for even now. Jesus, probably with a twinkle transactions of our society. highlights “the Triune God” the gift of God’s Spirit, the So we are called by Jesus to in his eye, challenges us with When the economy does — the Eternal Father, Son, and “house” or “household” of God discipleship, even in our finan- his parable. May our priorities well, it is because people are Holy Spirit, forever the single has become the eternal family cial dealings and plans. and outlook become closer to buying and selling lots of yet multiple community of love of all God’s people (Ephesians And we are called to work those of the Ultimate House- goods and services — goods and grace; whose will it is that 2:19). for a society where human- hold Manager? It would be that some of us really don’t all creation reflect God’s glory Though financial matters ity can flourish, hear the for our best interest — and need and services often for our — the ultimate and beautiful are part of the management Gospel and fulfil our destiny delight! personal pleasure and con- reality of God’s love and grace of a household (and even of in a healthy economy where “No slave can serve two sumption. — in human and ecological God’s on earth), there is, of everyone may have meaningful masters; for a slave will either Services like looking after relations, and, by golly, even course, far more to it than that: labour and adequate income — hate the one and love the other, God’s creation or other people “economies” of justice. relationships, children coming without, according to Jesus in or be devoted to the one and don’t count, unless, of course, You see, “economy” is a to maturity, the welcoming of Matthew 20:1-16, one element despise the other. You cannot they are for for-profit corpora- stolen, warped word. It comes strangers, love and grace and being myopically reduced to serve God and wealth” (Luke tions. from a wonderful word in justice. another. 16:13). When the economy is not the original Greek of the New The “intrapersonal system” When we tithe, for in- doing so well (as it apparently Testament: “oikonomia,” or of the Triune God is the origin stance, that may mean less • • • is not right now), employment household. It is interesting of our creation, and the destiny direct spending on goods and is low, at least compared to to note that the “oikoumene” of our pilgrimage through this services in the profit-making The Rev. Dr. Chris McMullen a few generations ago, when motto of the World Council earthly life as God’s adopted dimension of our economy. is the priest-in-charge in the many households were able to of Churches identifies the children. But it may mean an en- Parish of Upper Kennebecasis. afford housing, food, and the whole world as God’s family or So our “interpersonal” richment of human value

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