A SECTION OF THE ANGLICAN JOURNAL MARCH 2012 SERVING THE DIOCESE OF Issues and challenges add up to ambitious agenda for council

BY ANA WATTS got a start on prioritization and Do the math. Seven carry-over analysis, but it was a large task to issues from Synod 2009, plus fi ve complete in a small amount of motions passed at Synod 2011, time. plus four issues recently raised by “We got a sense of Council’s Archbishop , equals number one, two and three pri- an ambitious 16-item to-do list orities and some comments,” says for the new Diocesan Council. Jim Morell who chairs the coun- Familiar programs like the Nico- cil Administration Team and fa- demus Project and the 10-10-10 cilitated that part of the meeting. stewardship model are joined on “Th ere was really no time to go the list by a review of synod offi ce in depth for greater understand- positions and an examination of ing so that fi nal decisions could options for synod and cathedral be made. Council agreed I would properties. “Th ese are all front- use their feedback from the burner issues,” says Archbishop meeting to develop a summary Claude Miller. “We won’t be put- document for the Admin Team ting them on the back burner, we to review. I anticipate it will list will have teams working on them the 16 issues and challenges, of- all. You will see them on council fer some background informa- agendas. We have an ambitious tion, delegate lead responsibility agenda, but I have no doubt we for each one, include any council can accomplish it.” comments and directions and Exactly when these items will so on. Th e resulting document ANA WATTS be seen on those agendas is yet to should amount to an integrated Th e Diocesan Council elected at Synod last October met for the fi rst time in January. Many members be decided however. Working in plan for dealing with the work are new to council so a two-day inaugural meeting was held at the Fredericton Inn in order to properly small groups at the January Dioc- and it will be shared with council introduce the new members to the workings and issues of Council. Above are new members Jim McKenna esan Council orientation meet- at its next meeting on March 17.” of Trinity Church in Saint John, Jim Knight of St. Margaret’s Parish in Fredericton, and the Rev. Richard ing in Fredericton, members See Getting better on page 3 Robinson, rector of the Parish of New Bandon, near Bathurst. A tale of two dioceses? Where do we go from here? BY ANA WATTS To date a volunteer has taken A string of major health chal- over the Camp Medley books Tell us what you Do you read both the Angli- to www.anglicanjournal.com and lenges among diocesan staff in and someone else stepped in to want and need can Journal and Th e New Bruns- fi ll out the questionnaire online. 2011 could easily have made assume Archdeacon Hall’s many wick Anglican? Are you online? I thank you for participating. 2011 among the worst of times in scheduling and agenda duties. and what you don’t Your answers will help us deter- Your feedback allows us to stay the . Valu- Norm McLeod continues to help mine our next steps as we plan relevant and remain vital. Th e diocesan newspaper you able Fredericton riverfront prop- with the treasurer’s load. “We for the future. hold in your hands is your direct erty and lots of people happy to identifi ed our major roles as pay- Please take 10 minutes and go line to everyone in the parish and imagine its amazing emerging roll, benefi ts and general help for to p. 8 of the Anglican Journal to this diocese. It is part of a group possibilities could signal 2012 the parishes. We are doing every- fi ll out the questionnaire you will of newspapers prepared for every may well be among the best of thing we can and I am confi dent fi nd there and to mail it in the Archbishop Claude Miller is Metropolitan of the person on the parish rolls in the Ecclesiastical Province of Canada and Bishop of times for the diocese. we will continue to prevail. We return envelope provided. Or, go Fredericton. “When we lost Fred we lost know some parishes rely heav- Anglican Church of Canada each 40 per cent of our administra- ily on their investment fund re- month. tion capacity,” Archbishop Miller turns and I am pleased to say the Th is group of publications, Tell us what you think told the new Diocesan Council cheques were deposited in parish unique to the Anglican Commu- during its orientation meeting accounts last week. We are work- nion, keeps us connected from Love your diocesan newspaper but use the Journal to line the cat’s litter box? This is your chance to tell us! at the Fredericton Inn on Jan. 20 ing hard to make sure all the in- coast to coast to coast. It includes 23 diocesan newspapers and our Please take 10 minutes to fi ll out the readership questionnaire and 21. Now Archdeacon Hall come tax receipts and returns are p. 8 and 9 of the Journal national newspaper that carries ( ) and return it in the is on the sick list and will be for prepared in time as well.” envelope provided. Or submit your feedback the next 12 to 14 weeks the arch- When Canon Scott died at our regional publications right online at www.anglicanjournal.com. bishop continued. “We thought the end of September the dioc- across the country. This is your chance to give us feedback we were headed for a crisis, but esan Executive Committee met Th is month, I ask you for feed- about how well these newspapers serve you some well qualifi ed people have immediately in order to put a back about these publications and how we can improve them. volunteered to help and we are treasurer in place. Th at resulted and how we can improve them. Got a minute? We’re listening. What do they do well? What do most grateful. At this point, we in three-month appointments of Funding for this national survey was provided by the they not do well? Ministry Investment Fund of General Synod. are okay.” Please see Future on page 4 2 / THE NEW BRUNSWICK ANGLICAN MARCH 2012

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On the surface, the document tiality at Hampton Court. While appeared tempered and moder- he sat on his chair surrounded ate. Th ere were objections raised by his bishops and advisors, Th e King James Version about the Prayer Book, the Eng- a delegation of four puritans lish church’s offi cial liturgy or were ushered in and asked what service book. Th ese objections alterations they desired in the included a demand to abolish English Church. In addition to of Sacred Scripture (part 2) the use of the sign of the cross the points made in the Millenary at baptism, a call for a similar Petition the puritans asked that ban on the use of the ring at the doctrine of predestination BY ROSS HEBB marriage, the utter abandon- be more clearly highlighted and In our fi rst installment we re- ment of the rite of confi rmation, taught, clergy be permitted to viewed the situation in Th e Escape the wearing of the surplice by administer Holy Communion at the time of Queen Elizabeth’s the clergy to be made optional, without having to fully agree death in 1603. Now we deal the cessation of the practice of to the English church’s teach- with an escape and a showdown. bowing at the name of Jesus, ing as to what it was, and a Elizabeth died without marrying and abandonment of lessons new translation of the Bible be and therefore without a natural from the Apocrypha in church undertaken. heir. She bequeathed the crown services. Th e puritan’s chief speaker ill of England to her nearest royal Th ere was also a request for advisedly used the term “pres- relative, James VI of Scotland. better education of the clergy bytery” and King James came James reveled in his good for- and more and better preaching. off his chair. “A Scottish style tune and could barely contain Finally there was a request for a presbytery as well agreeth with his excitement. He earnestly and much stricter observance of the a monarchy as God with the wholeheartedly desired to escape Sabbath as a day of rest and no devil,” he cried out. “Stay I pray from his kingdom of Scotland play. Being in his new kingdom, you for seven years before you because he could not bear to live James listened carefully and demand that of me; and if you another day in the atmosphere of referred the entire matter to a fi nd me pursy (puff y faced) and Scotland’s form of Protestantism conference. fat and my windpipes stuff ed, I – John Knox’s Presbyterianism. Th e gathering was held will perhaps hearken unto you. Hampton Court at Hampton Court in 1604. For let that government be once ames had been a king all James studied and enjoyed the- preach in matters purely spiritu- It amounted to a showdown up … we shall all have work his life, crowned in 1567 ology. He held that his rule and al and advise and direct the king between the English puritans enough, both our hands full. when only a few months authority came directly from as to how he was to rule. Th eir and the otherwise minded But, Dr. Rainolds, (the puritan J clergy of the established Angli- clergyman) ‘til you fi nd I grow old. Although the son of Mary God — the so-called divine right authority came directly from Queen of Scots, he was not a of kings, and that he ruled over God and as such they could can Church. James chaired the lazy, let that alone … No bishop, Roman Catholic and had limited all aspects of his nation, both comment, direct and dictate on meeting. no king. When I mean to live patience for the papal party. His political and religious. James all matters aff ecting the faithful. under a presbytery I will go into kingdom was poor and political- had been successful in Scot- It was to escape such persistent Hampton Court Scotland again, but while I am ly divided. Feuding and schem- land, playing faction off against advice and interference that Conference in England I will have bishops to ing barons were a constant faction in both spheres. He had James took to the road south King James considered govern the church.” threat in his early years as they even succeeded in imposing immediately upon learning of himself the head of the English attempted to capture (kidnap) a small, bishop-led, Episcopal Queen Elizabeth’s death. church on earth and an expert in and manipulate their king. Church in Scotland modeled on It wasn’t an easy escape. On matters biblical and theological. Th e Rev. Dr. Ross Hebb is rector of Th e reformed Church in England’s. his way south he was met by a He made no pretense of impar- St. Peter’s, Fredericton. Scotland was set up in 1560 un- Th e Presbyterians held a very delegation of English puritan- der the leadership of John Knox. diff erent view of kingship, politi- minded clergy and presented Th e character of this church was cal order and the church or kirk with the Millenary Petition. as it was called in Scotland. Th e Th ese puritans were a not a sep- non-episcopal — had no bishops DEADLINE Presbyterians held that the king arate denomination but a group — and Presbyterian in mindset for copy and photo submissions to the was to rule the state and not the of clergy within the Church in and organization. Preaching New Brunswick church. Th ey maintained that England who were similarly ministers who held sway over Anglican is the fi rst working day of the while the king was limited in his minded to the Scottish Presby- congregations would band month previous to publication. together into districts known as sphere, the Presbyterian preach- terians. About 10,000 English presbyteries. As an individual, ers were not – they were to clerics signed the petition.

Just what the doctor ordered

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b i s h o p’ s Time to refl ect not always easy to fi nd p r i n c i p a l e are immersed in accident that ashes have always the things we miss even with our e n g a g e m e n t s the season of Lent been a major symbol within all best eff orts. In Luke 19: 41 we Wand the penitential religions. To put on ashes, to sit read “As Jesus drew near to the March 11-15 themes of fasting, prayer, alms- in ashes, is to say publicly and to city of Jerusalem he wept over it Deanery of Woodstock giving and scripture reading. yourself that you are refl ective, saying ‘If you had known, even Th ese themes, if emphasized, in a penitential mode, that this is you, especially in this your day, April 5 provide an intentional break not ordinary time, that you are the things that make for your Maundy Th ursday with the regular routines of our not in a season of celebration, peace. But now they are hidden Christ Church Cathedral busy, ordinary lives. So, how are that you are grieving some of the from your eyes.’” Individuals are April 6 we doing? things you have done and lost, not unlike that great city of Je- Good Friday Over the years several folks that some important work is rusalem. To quote Rolheiser we Christ Church Cathedral have argued that the themes of going on silently inside you, and reside “in the cinders of a dead Lent seem to reinforce our pes- that you are, metaphorically and fi re, waiting for a fuller day.” April 7 simistic and negative attitudes. really, in the cinders of a dead Lent is an opportune time for in- Easter Eve Th ey believe giving something fi re, waiting for a fuller day in tentional refl ection whether we Christ Church Cathedral up or breaking a routine inter- your life.” consider ourselves as pessimists feres with the coping systems Taking the time to refl ect is or optimists. Leslie Newbigin, April 8 demanded by the world in order not always an easy task. Tak- was once asked whether he was Easter Sunday that all their waking moments If the discipline of Lent and ing time to assess what we do optimistic or pessimistic about Christ Church Cathedral are productive, make a contribu- the ashes of Ash Wednesday in terms of what we need to do some issue. He said, “I’m neither tion. Th ey wonder how they can have the potential to add to their requires an act of contrition, an an optimist nor a pessimist. April 15 live without their favourite foods pessimism and undermine their act of humility. “Remember that Jesus Christ is risen from the Parish of Waterford or activities for 40-plus days, generally optimistic attitudes, thou art dust and to dust you dead.” even if they lose a few pounds. then what is the value of Lent? shall return.” (Mark 1:1) And, as And how can they attend a mid- Or, is there something else going Socrates said, “Th e unexamined week service if it interferes with on that they should be paying life is not worth living.” their regular weekly meetings attention to? When we drive a car we are with friends? How might they Ronald Rolheiser argues that reminded that our rear view be expected to give above their in Lent our ordinary time, our mirror does not reveal all that a p p o i n t m e n t s tithes to aid the plight of the less way of life, longs for something we need to know to travel safely. fortunate? Isn’t being in Church and Lent presents an opportu- We must recognize there are • Th e Rev. David Dean is every Sunday to hear God’s word nity to seek what is missing. He blind spots and some impending ArchbishopClaude Miller is named honorary assistant in the enough? Now they are expected writes, “Ashes are dust and dust dangers are not seen. A sec- Metropolitain of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Millidgeville under to read scripture through the is soil, humus; humanity and hu- ond set of eyes from a diff erent Province of Canada and Bishop of the direction of the Rev. Paul week too? mility come from there. It is no perspective reveals the obvious, Fredericton. Ranson, rector. Th e Rev. Canon Brian H. Campion 1925-2012 • Th e Rev. Dr. Brian Spence is appointed priest and rector of the Parish of Ludlow and Th e Rev. Canon Brian until immigrating to Canada in the Diocesan School of Church He retired in 1990. Blissfi eld. Dr. Spence holds a Campion of New River Beach, 1959. He was received into the Music and member of the He is survived by his wife, B.A., from the University of husband of Ann G. (Forbes) Diocese of Fredericton that year Diocesan Liturgical Committee, Ann, their son the Rev. Canon King’s College, an M.A. from Campion, died peacefully on and went on to serve as rec- member of General Synod and its Peter Campion (Rebecca) of Dalhousie University, an M.A. Jan.19, 2012 at the Saint John tor of Plaster Rock, St. Mary’s Doctrine and Worship Commit- Dublin, Ireland; daughter, Jen- and a Ph.D. in Th eology from Regional Hospital, following a Fredericton, St. Paul’s Rothesay tee, on several boards, including nifer Campion of Rothesay; Toronto School of Th eology. He period of failing health. Born and St. Paul’s Saint John. He was King’s College Halifax, Rothesay grandchildren Nicolas, Peter, was ordained a Deacon in 1997 in Ballycastle, Northern Ireland rural dean of Kingston from Collegiate and Netherwood Cressida, and Felix; his sister, and priest in 1998 and served in in 1925, he was a son of the late 1969 until 1972 and appointed a Schools, the Liturgical Commis- Joyce E. Campion of Stratford, the Diocese of Nova Scotia from Rev. Canon John Campion and canon of Christ Church Cathe- sion for the Plan of Union. Ontario; and several nieces and 1998 until this appointment. Eileen (Haddon) Campion. dral in 1985. He also served in In Montreal he also served nephews. He was a graduate of Trin- the Diocese of Montreal during as Chaplain to the Royal Cana- A Requiem Mass was cel- • Th e Rev. Keith Howlett is ity College, Dublin, ordained a the 1980s. dian College of Organists and ebrated at the Church of St. John appointed honorary assistant deacon in 1947, priested in 1949, Canon Campion contributed Chaplain to the Royal Canadian Baptist (Mission Church) and St. in the parish of Oromocto and and served in parishes in Ireland to the wider church as chair of Legion. Clement in Saint John. Maugerville under the direction of the rector, the Rev. Canon ‘Getting better at making disciples … but they are not yet apostles’ Walter Williams. • Th e Rev. Shirley Noseworthy Continued from page 1 church is only the church when it groups. Upon election council strengths of their memberships,” is appointed priest and rector Archbishop Miller is particu- does mission. We need to make members are asked to indicate says Council’s vice-chair Ann of the Parish of Woodstock ef- larly passionate about item seven disciples into apostles.” what areas of diocesan work in- Fairweather. “If they felt they fective April 1. Ms. Noseworthy on the list — Explore Church Council oversees seven teams terests them and what they can didn’t have enough members to is an honours B.Ed. graduate of Plants (growth & evangelism). — Administration, Episcopal, bring to these respective tables. address what’s on their plate they Memorial University in New- Th is addresses ongoing growth Mission & Outreach, Parish Sup- Th is information is considered were encouraged to make plans foundland and was granted an and evangelism in the diocese port & Development, Spiritual in the making of appointments. as to how to go about recruiting M.Div. by Queens College. She and the implementation of rec- Development, Stewardship & Fi- New Brunswick Anglicans from new members. was ordained a deacon in 1996 ommendations from the church nancial Development, and Youth around the province are recruit- “We believe that the Holy and priest in 1997. She served in planting report called for by Syn- Ministries; four standing com- ed to fi ll out the membership of Spirit is leading us, guiding us the Diocese of Newfoundland od 2011. “Th is work is on-going mittees — Human Resources, these administrative groups. Th e and giving us wisdom to accom- and Labrador from 1996 to the and very important and I know Finance, Constitutions & Can- result is a large and solid network plish all that God wants us to do present. the Mission and Outreach team ons, and Nominating; as well as of volunteers engaged in the life in this time and place. We are not plans to bring something to the fi ve working committees — Ar- and work of the diocese. alone on this journey. We have • Th e Rev. Bill Morton of St. next meeting of Council. We are chives, Communications, Com- “When team and committee faith that God is equipping us Stephen is appointed Regional getting better at making disciples, panion Diocese, Property, and members gathered at the Dioce- to do his will, in his time. God Dean of St. Andrews for a three- but we are not sending them out Synod Planning. Council mem- san Council orientation meeting doesn’t want us to get discour- year term beginning March. 1, yet, they are not yet apostles. Th e bers serve on at least one of these they were asked to discuss the aged.” 2012 and ending Feb. 28, 2015. 4 / THE NEW BRUNSWICK ANGLICAN MARCH 2012

n e w s A special week in a special summer at Camp Brookwood

BY GILLIAN SULLIVAN Camp Brookwood is like a they would defend one another, his past summer, I was second home to many in our if the need arose. I strongly excited to become a community and continues to be believe that the Saint John kids Tpart of the Brookwood open and accepting to all those gave more to me and the other family. Early on, I was asked to who wish to experience the staff members than we gave to step into a role of leadership, Light of God as so many of our them. Th ese kids gave our eff ort to help these kids have the best campers and staff members did back and opened themselves up week of their lives. While striv- this summer. to us and God. As they boarded ing to accomplish this, I found At fi rst we were nervous, a the bus at the end of the week myself growing in my faith and full camp of children all com- many of them ran off to exchange strengthening my relationship ing from the inner-city of Saint fi nal, tearful hugs with staff . with God. I saw many of the oth- John; all the campers knew We all agreed that it was one er staff members and the C.I.T.’s each other and the eight staff of our best weeks at camp and sharing their lives with Christ, members were anxious to get are confi dent that we were able but what has stuck with me the to know them as well. We had to reach these kids perhaps most, is how many children, been concerned about poten- more meaningfully than any each week throughout the sum- tial behavioural problems, but others. Th e Brookwood family mer, asked staff members about turned out to be greatly touched grew to welcome all of us, and how they could live for God and by these children. I was amazed now expands over hundreds of become better Christians. by each and every one of them. miles as we recite the fellowship Th rough the worship ser- Gillian Sullivan among friends at Brookwood Th e only thing I can describe we have gained from working vices, the chapel sessions and a them as is a close knit family. with the inner-city children. positive environment, I’d like to years at shaping the youth of our lips being extremely helpful, the Th e love and compassion we Gillian Sullivan was assistant believe that Camp Brookwood area into young believers. With Brookwood family grew to ac- saw between the campers was director of Camp Brookwood for has done a fantastic job over the the board and Mary Lee Phil- cept an almost entirely new staff . almost as astonishing as how the 2011 camping season. Bloomfi eld welcomes former clergy and long-lost friends to anniversary celebrations BY PATTI HOYT We held our main anniver- mouth, and the Rev. Marvin very interesting photo displays Well, 2011 was quite a year! sary service at the end of May McDermott and his wife Paige throughout the year. Our worshipping community with our Archbishop Claude traveled from Lakefi eld, On- In November Canon Keith in Bloomfi eld celebrated 225 Miller as guest preacher, and we tario in the fall. We ended our Osborne came to lead a mean- years of Anglican worship and enjoyed a catered lunch in the anniversary celebrations with a ingful mission based on our 200 years of worship in Christ hall aft erwards so that everyone visit from the Rev. Bob LeBlanc anniversary theme — “Will You Church. Our theme was “Will could take part and enjoy the in November. Come and Follow Me.” A quilt You Come and Follow Me,” I entire celebration. In June Rob A special thanks to all our show held by our Monday quil- designed an anniversary banner recognized our young people musicians who provided won- ters drew people from all over for the occasion and Betty Ken- with a youth service with music derful music to accompany our and many called it the best show nett of Hampton made it. supplied by the youth band anniversary services over the of the entire year. Th e year began with a visit from St. Paul’s in Hampton. year — Glenna Geer, Byrann Th ank you to everyone who from Archdeacon Geoff rey Hall Archbishop Claude Miller and the Rev. Rob We topped that day off with a and Will Gowan, St. Paul’s made our anniversary year so Marsh, priest-in-charge of Bloomfi eld. who dedicated our anniversary barbecue. (Hampton) Youth Worship special and so successful. banner. Canon George Akerley nation of our Rob Marsh to the Th e Rev. Wally Brown and Team, Maxine Clark, and Gil- joined us in February and there priesthood by his father, Bishop the Ven. David Barrett joined lian Urquhart who sang a lovely was an extra special celebration , who was also our us through the summer. Th e solo. Patti Hoyt is a long-time in March in honour of the ordi- guest preacher. Rev. Bill Sheppard and his wife Another special thank-you worshipper and worker in Elizabeth came from Dart- to Anne Walling who mounted Bloomfi eld. Future of downtown Fredericton properties under review

Continued from page 1 good headway up the steep Brunswick and Church Streets. Archbishop Miller told members when I was executive assistant to Canon David Kierstead as act- learning curves of pensions, It is also situated between the of the new Diocesan Council. “In Bishop (Bill) Hockin.” ing treasurer and Mr. McLeod benefi ts, investments and other Cathedral and the busy Cathe- conjunction with the Cathedral Th ese major issues and oth- as acting assistant. At the same responsibilities. Th e diocese is dral Memorial Hall on Church we are exploring what we might ers — like the on-going Nicode- time, work began on creating a working with the auditors at Street — but the hall is inacces- be able to do. Parking is an abso- mus Project and a possible capi- position profi le for the new trea- Grant Th ornton to create the po- sible and no longer adequately lute priority for the generations tal campaign with the National surer the Executive Committee sition profi le necessary to recruit meets the needs of its congrega- following ours and the Cathedral Church — are all on Diocesan hoped to have in place by the end a new treasurer. tion and the diocese as a whole. doesn’t really have any off -street Council’s agenda for its two- of December of 2011. Analysis of In the midst of all this the Th e Synod Offi ce, directly across parking at all. And of course all year term. It is a lot to manage the position proved a larger task futures of the church’s several Church Street from the Cathedral, our facilities must be accessible. and the heft of the load may well than anticipated however, so the properties around Christ Church was once a grand home as well, Th ere is no major advantage to have surprised many of its new acting appointments were ex- Cathedral and its beautiful green but is in great need of upgrading having the Synod Offi ce right next members. But according to the tended until June of 2012. are open for discussion. and makes a less than effi cient of- door to the Cathedral. It is quaint, report from the Diocesan Nomi- Soon aft er Christmas Canon During the past year Arch- fi ce building. It is oft en described but at one time we managed with nating Committee there is “an Kierstead realized he could not bishop Miller vacated Bishop’s as having all kinds of room but no the Synod Offi ce in Saint John. inspiring, large group of people carry the diocesan treasurer’s Court, the elegant Victorian space. “So, what can we do? We’re working for the bishop and the load into the busy year-end and home next to the Synod Offi ce “All these buildings (except looking into it. We also have diocese” on myriad teams, com- tax season and accomplish his on the corner of Brunswick and the Cathedral) are old and de- a property on Rose Court off mittees and task forces. One of several other volunteer fi nan- Church Streets. Dean Keith Joyce crepit and we would need to Brookside Drive on the North the council members’ fi rst of- cial duties. Th at left Mr. McLeod also vacated the Deanery, one of spend an inordinate amount of Side of the river to factor in. It fi cial acts at the meeting was to and Maureen Vail, diocesan ad- Fredericton’s most important money to prevent their contin- is a raised bungalow and Canon approve the appointments of all ministration offi cer, to cover the heritage homes. It is kitty-corner ued deterioration and even at- George Porter and his wife live those volunteers, a list of names treasurer’s duties. She has made from Bishop’s Court and also on tempt to bring them up to code,” in it now. Sharon and I lived in it that included all of theirs. MARCH 2012 THE NEW BRUNSWICK ANGLICAN / 5

n e w s Dust, sweat and tears go into new home in Haiti to the beach in Jac Mel, it is a Th e sights and stunning place and the water is very warm. sounds of Haiti We ate a lot of rice, beans and chicken with the occa- overwhelming sional treats of bread, peanut butter and eggs. What the diet BY ROSE STEEVES lacked in variety it made up in e built a house in nutrition. But there was lots of a week and a day wonderful fruit — mandarins, Wfor a family in plantains and papaya. We drank Mizak, Haiti. “We” are the peo- only bottled water, showers were ple of Miramichi4Haiti and we rare and bathroom facilities wanted to do something to help were not at all pleasant. the people who were devastated Th is trip was an eye opener by the Jan. 10, 2010 earthquake. for me, I came to realize that we It took time to build the group, are very spoiled here in Cana- make the plans and raise the da. We have so much and the funds, but on the fi rst anniver- people in Mizak have nothing, sary of the quake, Jan. 10 2011, yet they are happy. Wherever 16 of us — along with our own they need to go, whatever they luggage and 16 suitcases full of need to do, they do it on foot, mission supplies — boarded a not in vehicles. Th e women plane in Moncton and were on carry buckets of water on their our way. Th at was the easy part heads, all the laundry is done of the trip. Th e leg from Port Au by hand, all the cooking is done Prince to Mizak was four hours outside, and there are no radios in a TapTap (an indigenous or televisions. Oft en the chil- vehicle) over dusty roads that dren walk for four hours, uphill led up a mountain. Th e sights Above, Rose and young friends and down, to get to school. But and sounds on this trip were in Haiti. Th e house on the right I felt God’s presence every day overwhelming, our emotions here replaced the one on the left as we relied on him for our were mixed and we shed a lot for a family in Mizak, Haiti. health and safety, as we had our of tears. Th e devastation in this daily devotions, as we prayed at country is unimaginable. When entertained with music and mealtimes and as we traveled. It we arrived we met Paul Prevost song by local teens who played is a trip I will never forget, the and his family and moved in keyboard, guitar and drums sweet faces of the children are with them for two weeks, the with the help of a generator etched in my heart and mind duration of our stay. and out. Of course it is a very We visited two orphanages, that came on around 6 p.m. and forever. I’m grateful to everyone Th e trip from Mizak to the modest house and I couldn’t a school and a clinic and left went off at 9. We tried to be in who made the trip possible with building site was a one-hour begin to explain what a diff er- many of the supplies we had bed every night before nine be- donations toward travel expens- journey over extremely rough ence it made to the family, I will brought with us at each place. cause that’s when the lights went es, the house and our mission. mountainous trails in a truck. let the pictures do that. I will On Saturdays we got together out and it was very, very dark! Together we made a diff erence Unfortunately the vehicle was tell you, however, that we were with the people of the Mizak We also spent two days hav- in the lives of one very poor not up to the hills with a full pleased with our eff orts. community to welcome about ing fun as a group. One day we family in Mizak, Haiti. load, so we had to get off and When we arrived in Mizak 200 kids to Peace Pals, four hiked through the mountains walk up the steepest ones in we had a short memorial service hours of songs, prayers, craft s, for four hours to a beautiful Captain Rose Steeves serves 30°C heat. We drank a lot of of prayer and songs for the games, dance and food. We waterfall called Basin Bleu the parishes of Nelson and water. victims of the earthquake and had brought beanbags, skip- where we had a refreshing Hardwicke. She will share her We started building on our raised our Canadian fl ag. We ping ropes, and prizes with us swim. On Sunday aft er church, experiences in Haiti at the fi rst Friday in Haiti. Th e follow- left it there when we came home for the children and they were (the service was two hours long, Diocesan ACW Annual Meeting ing Saturday it was fi shed, inside two weeks later. very exited. At night we were but it was good) we headed off in Miramichi May 1 & 2. Trinity Church reaches out with meals, activities and friendship Venerable Saint John people enjoy the Sloppy Joes line dancing, senior’s exercises, every Monday throughout the painting and children’s pottery. church opens its doors school year. We also have a regular Faith and to the neighbourhood Our supper menu changes Film night. And we make the from month to month, de- church facilities available for pending on fi nances and the other non-profi t groups. BY MARJE HARRISON number of volunteers available, Trinity is a vibrant growing but it always satisfi es the 100 parish church and a welcome rinity Church in Saint people or so who attend. open door for many who, in this John is the beacon of Volunteers from any other age of fi nancial cutbacks, could Tthe south end of the Saint John churches are more use a friendly face, a cup of cof- city thanks to the big strides than welcome to join us for fee, a hot meal, a place to sit and made by outreach programs. any or all of our activities. Just refl ect — and especially an open Ours is an open-door church call 693-8558 and ask Pam, church in which to pray. off ering sanctuary, meals, our administrator, for more fellowship and just a place to information. We already have Th e Parish Nursing team think and pray. Add to that the a number of youth volunteers off ers all kinds of classes growing number of activities of- from “Club Hope” at Saint John — like line dancing, fered by the Outreach Commit- High School, as well as several tee and our Parish Nurse Beth students from UNBSJ. senior’s exercises, Lawson, our church is becoming our monthly breakfast — eggs, Manwich Monday lunches are painting and children’s toast and beans (pancakes and very popular with local high Th e Parish Nursing team a well-known drop-in place . off ers all kinds of classes, like pottery. About a hundred people enjoy sausage on special occasions). school students, about 60 young 6 / THE NEW BRUNSWICK ANGLICAN MARCH 2012

a r c h i v e s c o r n e r c o l u m n s Rectors, missionaries in Medley’s time Intelligent lyrics, deep orchestration — you won’t ‘get’ Th e Fray fi rst time around

any music fans that matters little. As the book believe a recording of Esther doesn’t mention the Martist has to come name of God at all, Th e Frey’s Rev. George Pigeon Rev. Rev. John Dunn out with something completely lyrics don’t speak of God oft en new with each project; that you do not “get” in one listen; it but the Spirit of God and the Archives Corner is prepared by every album has to be a total takes several journeys through Good News are most present. Twila Buttimer ([email protected] or 506-453-4306) reinvention of self and sound. and Frank Morehouse ([email protected] or 506-459-3637). the music to catch everything. Th e video for the fi rst single, Bands like Nickleback have suf- Th ey welcome your comments or questions. By the time a group releases “Heartbeat” portrays a group of fered a lot of negative reviews its third album the members friends at a bonfi re on a sum- LIST OF RECTORS AND MISSIONARIES FROM BISHOP MEDLEY’S EPISCOPAL REGISTER con’t. from the pens of many a critic have spent a lot of time together mer night and contains the line Springfi eld Rev. E. Scovil for not changing it up from re- and this group almost broke up Rev. W. E. Scovil “If you can love somebody, you Rev. W. Scovil cord to record. Sadly, Th e Fray aft er its last album. Th e rigours love them all the same.” Th is is Rev. R. D. Palmer has had to deal with this same of a tour, publicity, and time a much bigger view of love than 1862 – Rev. C. P. Bliss situation with the release of 1863 – 6th Missionary Rev. G. Rogers away from families took its toll. usually found in pop songs! Th e 1876 – 7th Missionary album three, Scars and Stories. Ironically, it was when Isaac hauntingly beautiful “Be Still” Studholm Rev. R. Simonds Whether the criticism is valid and Joe King (lead guitarist) entwines ideas from Psalms Sussex Rev. Arnold Rev. Arnold or not, this band continues to were recording the tracks for 46 and 23 with a simple yet Rev. T. McGhee put together strong album aft er the upcoming Muppets movie, elegant piano accompaniment. Rev. C. P. Bliss strong album. It’s not hard to 1867 – Rev. Charles Medley “Mahna Mahna” they realized Th roughout this album the ideas Trinity, Saint John 1st Rector Rev. James Bissett pinpoint their signature sound their diff erences were minor of love, confession, forgiveness 2nd Rector Rev. Dr. Byles — heavy emphasis on the piano compared to what bound them and constant presence are ever 3rd Rector Rev. G. Pidgeon 1819 – 1825 4th Rector Rev. Dr. Willis and lead singer Isaac Slade’s together as a band. Th e break- present. 1825 – 1840 5th Rector Rev. Dr. B. J. Gray soaring vocals (with excellent up didn’t occur. Yes, the Mup- Th e Fray gets stronger with 1840 – 1868 6th Rector Rev. D. W. Gray falsetto to boot), accompanied 1868 – 1873 7th Rector Rev. James J. Hill pets saved Th e Fray. each album. Sonically the big 1873 – 8th Rector Rev. F. H. J. Brigstocke by tasteful guitar riff s — a Some may wonder where guitar presence and crisper St. George’s, sound compared, by times, to st God is in the music and why vocals makes Scars and Stories Carleton 1825 – 1866 1 Rector Rev. Frederick Coster Coldplay, Snow Patrol, and even 1866 – 1871 2nd Rector Rev. William Walker I am discussing Th e Fray in a musically and lyrically strong. 1871 – 3rd Rector Rev. Th eodore E. Dowling U2. But many people miss the church paper when it is not a If you are looking for a project st Simonds 1846 – 1859 1 Rector Rev. J. W. Disbrow intelligence of the lyrics and the praise band, nor does it feel 1859 – 1st Missionary Rev. G. Schofi eld with some intellectual, emo- Upham – 1848 1st Resident Missionary Rev. Th omas McGhee depth of the orchestration in the the need to sing God’s name in tional, and spiritual meat, this 1848 – 1859 2nd Resident Missionary Rev. William J. DeVeber music. Th e Fray is a band that every line of every song. I think album is the one for you. 1859 – 3rd Resident Missionary Rev. Simeon J. Hanford Westfi eld 1822 – 1833 1st Rector Rev. G. L. Wiggins 1836 – 1859 2nd Rector Rev. C. Milner 1861 – 3rd Rector Rev. E. S. Woodman Tradition not rules dictate fl ower use in church Westmorland 1782 – 1st Rector Rev. Eggleson 1793 – 2nd Rector Rev. Millidge 3rd Rector Rev. Willoughby Consider the lilies oft en used to add to an arrange- 4th Rector Rev. Perkins ment. If artifi cial fl owers are th of the fi eld, how 1822 – 5 Rector Rev. Milner preferred I think they must be 1845 – 1846 6th Rector Rev. Arnold 1847 – 7th Rector Rev. Richard Simonds they grow … of high quality, since we must 1851 – 8th Rector Rev. Charles Lee (Matthew 6:28) extensively to fi nd regulations always off er our very best in th 1852 – 9 Rector Rev. Donald M. Bliss and came up with very little, Woodstock 1791 – 1826 1st Rector Rev. Frederick Dibblee God’s service. 1826 – 1829 2nd Rector Rev. George Colwell What sort of fl owers should although some altar guilds have As to the placement of fl ow- 1829 – 1870 3rd Rector Rev. S. D. Lee Street be used in church – fresh cut, manuals which give some direc- ers on the altar, the only guide- 1871 – 1907 4th Rector Rev. Th omas Neales 1907 – 5th Rector potted, artifi cial? When placed tion to their members. line is that the fl owers must Grand Manan 1824 – 1825 1st Rector Rev. Cornelius Griffi n on the altar are fl owers always In Anglican and Roman not interfere with the celebra- – 1843 2nd Rector Rev. John Dunn placed inside the candles, and Catholic churches it is the usual 1845 – 1848 3rd Rector Rev. James Neales tion of the Eucharist. Another 1849 – 1872 4th Rector Rev. G. T. Curry do there have to be two arrange- practice not to have fl owers dur- quote I found said that we must 1873 – 5th Rector Rev. W. S. Covert ments? Could one arrangement ing Advent — the four Sundays remember that we are decorat- Lunatic Asylum, Saint John 1852 – 1st Chaplain and Missionary Rev. William Scovil be used in the centre? Are there before Christmas — and Lent, ing for a Christian service, not a St. Andrew’s Church, Point-du-chene occasions when fl owers should the period from Ash Wednesday fl ower show! Th e priest should, 1866 – 1870 1st Rector Rev. James P. Sheraton not be used in church? Can you to Easter Eve. Th e 40 weekdays therefore, not have to tip-toe 1870 – 2nd Rector Rev. W. B. Armstrong 1876 – 3rd Rector Rev. Stanley Boyd give me any other advice or within that period are tradi- around the arrangements nor Richmond (as a separate mission) information on fl owers in the tionally devoted to fasting and run the risk of spilling or drop- 1868 – 1870 1st Missionary Rev. Joseph Dingey 1870 – 2nd Missionary Rev. G. Henry Street church? penitence in commemoration ping something. Certainly fl ow- 1876 – 3rd Missionary Henry G. Neales of Christ in the wilderness. Th is ers should not extend beyond Petitcodiac 1869 – 1st Missionary Rev. Cuthbert Willis esus was inspired by includes Palm Sunday, although the altar because that would Welsford 1864 – 1866 1st Missionary Rev. T. P. Sheraton 1870 – 1872 2nd Missionary Rev. T. P. Sheraton the natural world when palm branches are oft en used on mean they could be knocked off 1876 – 3rd Missionary Rev. ? Armstrong he told a number of his this specifi c day. Exceptions may as the clergy move about that Clergy offi ciating at the Cathedral of Christ Church, Fredericton J be made for weddings or funer- 1845 – First Bishop of Fredericton Rt. Rev. , DD stories and I’m sure he loved area. Neither should there be 1853 – 1855 1st Assistant Minister Rev. Richard Podmore, MA fl owers. We place fl owers in our als taking place during these pe- any risk of candle fl ames com- 1856 – 1861 2nd Assistant Minister Rev. John B. Medley, BA churches to the glory of God riods, depending upon the wish ing near the fl owers. Because 1860 – 1870 Assistant Minister Charles G. Coster, MA 1861 – 1864 Assistant Minister Charles S. Medley, BA and to beautify our worship of the presiding cleric. Th ere are, the cross is considered to be the 1864 – 1875 Sub-Dean Rev. John Pearson spaces. Th eir beauty inspires us however, other denominations more important feature, it is 1875 – Sub-Dean Rev. Finlow Alexander and the work of arranging them which have fl owers every Sunday Dalhousie 1869 – 1871 1st Missionary Rev. J. H. Saturley usual practice for fl owers not to 1871 – 1874 2nd Missionary Rev. Philip H. Brown provides an outlet for some of throughout the year. extend in height above the cross 1874 – 3rd Missionary Rev. F. B. Crozier the artistically talented in our As for the type of fl owers arm. Oft en fl owers are placed Rothesay 1870 – 1871 1st Rector Rev. S. B. Kellogg 1871 – 2nd Rector Rev. F. Partridge congregations. Th at being said, — fresh cut, dried, or artifi cial on a re-table or shelf behind the Buctouche – 1872 1st Missionary Rev. A. H. Weeks any rules regarding their place- — there are again no hard and altar to avoid these very issues. 1873 – 2nd Missionary Rev. H. M. Jarvis ment (or lack thereof) and the fast rules. On a website I found Some like the fl owers to re- St. Stephen (Holy Trinity) 1871 – 1875 1st Missionary type of fl owers used are man/ one cleric was quoted as saying fl ect the liturgical season of the aft erwards Rector Rev. F. H. Almon woman made, and depend fl owers must be cut ones since Church year, but, again, there is nd 1875 – 2 Missionary Rev. G. Stevens greatly upon the tradition of a they were required to make a no rule about this. particular denomination and sacrifi ce! Maybe that is why Th e Ven. Patricia Drummond is upon the priest responsible altar fl owers are usually fresh Archdeacon of Fredericton. for worship. I have searched cut. But dried fl owers are quite MARCH 2012 THE NEW BRUNSWICK ANGLICAN / 7

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Moncton area Anglicans in harmony

In the spirit of the Nicodemus Project and the renewal of the parishes in the Wardens from six parishes, a chorister and two clergy read the lessons. An Archdeaconry of Moncton, Moncton Anglicans gathered at St. George’s Church on off ering of more than $500 was given to Harvest House and Moncton Headstart, Dec. 18 for an Advent Service of nine Lessons and Carols based on the service at King’s two deserving Moncton charities. College Cambridge. Most of the parishes had similar services of their own as well, but Th e combined service was so well received it will probably become an annual the joint service enjoyed a combined choir of 31 voices from nine churches who sang event, and more occasions for the choirs to develop their skills are also a number of anthems as well as congregational hymns. Th e congregation numbered anticipated. Sincere thanks to choir director Carolyn Keirstead, organist Nhat- 158 in addition to the choir. Th ere were also two crucifers and three clergy, including Viet (“Toto”) Phi, fl autist Angie Phi and organizer Mike Briggs as well as to the Archdeacon Richard McConnell. clergy who provided guidance but let the laity do the work. Choir School — it’s not just another kids camp, give it a try!

BY MARJE HARRISON (campers) adapt and come to adult clinician for this year but ts’ that time again folks, really love it. you can bet your boots he or she time to be thinking about Th is year the Rev. Chris will be top notch. IChoir School, July 8-15 at Hayes is our head honcho again, Most people who attend Rothesay Netherwood School Spencer Belyea is music direc- Choir School come back for at in Rothesay. We have another tor and Chris Lane his assistant. least another dose, and lots have great team of instructors, choir Sherry McPhee is Choir School been coming for years! You can leaders and counsellors lined up nurse and I’m house mother. tell the old timers by the colour to help us make music and fun Th e counselling staff has yet of their medallion ribbons — all to the glory of God. to be announced, so budding pale blue for the fi rst fi ve years to You don’t need to be a or experienced counsellors are green for 30 years or more. Th e regular church goer to come encouraged to check the website medallions are made by the Ca- to Choir School, many people for application information. thedral Pewtersmiths and Lynn bring a friend from school, Choir School is not just Mills, Choir School librarian for Guides, Scouts, 4H … Religion another kid’s camp, it is a place many years, makes the ribbons. is not pushed, but we do hope of learning through fun — Go to the Diocesan web site, the Holy Spirit will touch some learning music, scripture and click the link to Choir School hearts and minds. Chapel is a Christian culture. Believe it or and check for someone you daily activity and everyone is not, even adults are welcome! know in the photo. Go on, expected to attend Evensong Th ey join the school following you and your children deserve Choir School choristers wear diff erent coloured t-shirts to Th ursday every night and it is amazing the Th ursday Evensong service. something special. Try it, and Evensong each year. Th e colour is a closely guarded secret until just how quickly all the choristers We have yet to announce the God bless. before the service. Above chorister David Ingalls shows off his shirt with the assistance of camp librarian Lynn Mills.

In Advent in 2010, the Sunday school children at St. George’s in Plaster Rock and St. Helen’s in Arthurette “LIVE AS GOD CALLED YOU” decorated a Jesse Tree. Named from Isaiah 11:1: “A shoot Jesse 1Cor. 7:17 will spring forth from the stump of Jesse, and a branch out ACW Diocesan Annual MeeƟ ng of his roots,” it off ers a way to tell the story of God in the Trees Old Testament, and to connect the Advent season with the With presentaƟ ons on the Council of the North and faithfulness of God. It is yet another way to count down to Rose Steeves’ mission to HaiƟ Christmas. May 1 & 2, St. Andrew’s Parish Hall, 214 Pleasant St., Newcastle (Mi- At St. George’s the children selected seven stories from the ramichi) Old Testament each week, beginning with the creation and Monday at 6 — hot roast turkey dinner and entertainment ending with the birth of Jesus. Th e stories were summarized, The Kin Centre, 100 Newcastle Blvd. presented to the congregation and drawings depicting each Tickets $20 available from Kathy Page 506/773-4286 story were placed on the branches of the Jesse tree. At St. Helen’s the children decorated ornaments each week Convenient accommodaƟ ons during advent then placed them on the branches of the Jesse Rodd Inns Miramichi 1809 Water St., Chatham ($112 and up) tree during the Lessons and Carols service held the week Best Value Inn 201 Edward St., Newcastle ($79 plus tax) before Christmas. Th e Jesse tree then became the Christmas Lakeview Inns and Suites 333 King George Highway ($85 plus tax) tree for St. Helen’s. Fundy Line Motel 869 King George Highway ($86 plus tax) Th e branch is a biblical sign of newness grown out of Howard Johnson 1 Jane St. ($84 plus tax) discouragement, and became a way to talk about the More informaƟ on available from Kathy Page expected messiah in Old Testament times. Today we understand it as a symbol of Jesus. 506/773-4286 , dave.kathypage @ rogers.com. 8 / THE NEW BRUNSWICK ANGLICAN MARCH 2012

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I’m curious, George … Can someone be a ‘post-church Christian’? [Part 4] aving plunged into the murky Harea of the not-yet church, I can do little more than speculate about what the “post-Church church” might be like. Some things seem probable. Primarily, the future church will be less and to allow for non-coercive building focused and more relationships — ones that are relationally identifi ed. Com- purposeless in the sense of munity will be less about not being a means to the end proximity and more about key of changing someone else. Louise Whalen (centre), one of the youth group leaders in Salmon River, aids in the search for shared values, so future-church Likewise, Andrew Root, author spiritual lyrics in secular songs. relationships will be character- of Relationships Unfi ltered,** ised by authenticity, freedom describes a movement from Young people in Salmon River seek gospel messages in secular and respect. programmatic approaches to Authenticity is non-negotia- (youth) ministry toward more songs and prepare for a trip to God’s Spell in Fredericton ble. As I have repeatedly noted, relational models. He then church has largely become a speaks about how these mod- Psalm 111 was the theme for an over- stage for more acting than oc- els have not gone far enough night gathering at St. Alban’s Church, curs in all the world’s theatres. because too oft en relationships Salmon Beach in late January. Ten young Th ose who are supposed to be are seen as tools to get (young) people, their leaders, Louise and Craig our companions in spiritual people from the place where Whalen, and diocesan Youth Action pilgrimage are usually the very they are in life/spirituality to Director George Porter all gathered for a last people we want to know the place we want them to be. time of fun and discussion based around who we really are or what is Relationships are then used the Psalm. Th e Rev. Richard Robinson, actually going on in our lives. rather than lived. Instead, he rector of the parish, and his wife Nancy, People are exhibiting less says, relating to one another spent some time with the group on Sat- and less tolerance for this kind in freedom is essential to what urday evening and welcomed them again of drama. We grow weary of the biblical writers referred to during the morning parish worship the anonymity masquerading as as fellowship or community. next day. fellowship. Like the characters Th e second related value is Th e worship spots interspersed of the old television show, we respect, which is akin to ac- throughout the gathering were led by vari- want “a place where everybody ceptance. Survey aft er survey ous participants and focused on a secular knows [our] name.” We want reveals people see the church songs they felt carried a gospel message. to know and be known as as judgmental and intolerant Part of the fun included cooking and bak- we are, in all of our glorious of those who are diff erent. Th e ing. Th e young people baked up treats to brokenness, weakness, gift ed- reality is, however, that we are be served during the coff ee hour following ness and strengths, rather than all diff erent, no matter how Sunday’s liturgy. Th ey also made indi- as we think others (including much we have in common. vidual pizzas for their own late night snack God) expect us to be. Th is will Th e environment of the church on Saturday. truly be Messy Church. must become one in which Th ese young people are all looking Th is authenticity relies diff erences are welcomed, forward to a trip to Fredericton this month on two related vlaues, one of appreciated and celebrated, for God’s Spell, an overnight diocesan which is freedom. Although and where authenticity and Baking treats for Sunday coff ee hour and making their youth gathering for young people from age Jesus and the early Christian freedom thrive. Th is is founda- own pizzas for Saturday night snack among popular 12 to grade 12. It’s all happening at Christ writers saw it as a high priority, tional to authenticity and es- activities at youth event in Salmon River. Church Cathedral March 23-24. freedom is not a word readily sential to freedom. All of this, associated with church in the of course, smacks of another Total Registration is $25, minds of most people. biblical value: humility. Draft Schedule which includes ticket to Cathedral Bell ~ Steve Bell In his controversial book 5:30 Registration, settling in & food *Without a Vision My People Prosper @ Christ Church Cathedral Hall Concert, meals and Without a Vision My People surprises. (nakedpastor, 2011). 7:30 Cathedral Bell: Steve Bell in Prosper,* Saint John artist/ concert in Christ Church Cathedral *********************** ** Relationships Unfi ltered: Help for 9:30 Introductions & Snacks theologian David Hayward Youth Workers, Volunteers and Parents 1. Print out appropriate forms. on Creating Authentic Relationships 10:30 Compline in Cathedral 2. Complete the forms. ‘ … though the Witch knew the Deep Magic, (a.k.a. nakedpastor) speaks there is a magic deeper still which she did not (Zondervan/Youth Specialties, 2009) ************************************* know.’ ~ Aslan (in C. S. Lewis’s The Lion, The Witch, and the 3. Mail the forms (including most 8:00 Breakfast Wardrobe) about the need to recognize recent background check for adult 8:30 Morning Worship & time with the chaperones), along with a NON- Dean, Keith Joyce in Cathedral A time for young people aged and repent of what is of- REFUNDABLE deposit of $15, by 2 Th e Rev. Dr. George Porter is 9:30 How do I believe? 12 through Grade 12 March 2012, making cheques payable to: 10:00 Snack break & free time Sponsored by ten subtle and unconscious diocesan canon for youth and 10:30 What about the Bible? 11:00 What about differences? The Diocese of Fredericton Diocese of Fredericton maipulative power in churches, director of youth action. 12:00 Lunch Break 1:00 How do I disagree? Friday, 23 March ~ 1:30 Large group activity Attention: Saturday 24 March 4:00 Closing worship: Further Up & George Porter, Youth Action Director Further In Christ Church Cathedral Church Street 4:30 Homeward bound 115 Church Street, Fredericton, Fredericton, NB

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