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The message of this stained glass panel at Holy Trinity church Gisele McKnight photo in Nasonworth is perhaps the The long wait for a youth shelter in Saint John ended March 17 when the doors to Safe Harbour finally opened. At 50 Broad St. in the most amazing and compelling south end, it sits on the former site of St. James Anglican Church. Here residential manager Lindsay Gallagher walks through the aspect of our walk with God. Our kitchen of the 10-bed facility a couple of weeks before opening. saviour is alive! Happy Easter. Camp Medley gears up Council passes for anniversary season By Gisele McKnight their kids. deficit budget “We have much more cost-ef- The goal of this, Camp Medley’s fective pricing,” said Colin. “But 70th anniversary, is to fill the we’re committed that every kid By Gisele McKnight admits he’s troubled by the camp with kids this summer. that wants to go to camp will go numbers. “Seven-hundred campers — to camp. If you can’t afford it, Diocesan Council unani- “Any business person would say that’s the goal,” said youth and tell us.” mously passed a deficit budget you have to reduce expenditures. intergenerational ministries dir- Colin cautions that if families of $418,381, but not without It’s scary,” he said. “We have to ector Colin McDonald. “We’re can pay, the camp still needs considerable discussion and think of something. We can’t just excited about this camping sea- the registration fees, but he sees concern. secretly hope for a good stock Katie Bonner photo son. We fully expect we’re going the need to expose more kids to At the council meeting, held market year.” to see 700 kids at camp.” camp on a spiritual level. a springboard to faith,” said Feb. 21 at Christ Church (Par- “I don’t sleep well when I That will mean almost At Diocesan Council Feb. administration team chair Jim ish) Church, the 2015 budget of think about deficit budgets,” said doubling the numbers from last 21, Colin’s report and aims for Morrell. “It’s a springboard to $2.3 million generated talk of treasurer Irene Adams. “To do year, but Colin is determined, Camp Medley prompted some church leadership as well.” how to deal with a deficit and everything we do will cost us offering special deals to encour- discussion. what is causing it. age families and parishes to send “Going to Camp Medley is See “Fundraising” on page 2 The Rev. Chris McMullen See “Financial” on page 2 2 / The New Brunswick Anglican april 2015

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Continued from page 1 that the budget they were ministries included plans for examining was not set in stone, Camp Medley’s 70th anniver- more than we currently have, and that, like last year, actual sary this summer. The goal is and we have activities that need expenditures might be less than 700 campers in year 70, which to be taken on.” those projected. is ambitious, he said, since that Although 86 per cent of the would almost double last year’s budget expenditures go to sup- Other council news numbers. porting the work of the parishes, • Conciliation training will “We’re committed that every either through direct service begin in April for 12 laity and kid who wants to go to camp provisions or by providing min- clergy who have agreed to be- will go to camp,” he said. “If they istry on behalf of the parishes, come facilitators. can’t afford it, tell us.” only 70 per cent of the expen- “We have some dysfunctional • McDonald noted that Tues- ditures are actually day night spaghetti

Katie Bonner photo funded by the parishes, dinners for university leaving a rather signifi- students and career- This group of campers from 2013 dressed us as ducks to take on the cant deficit in budget “We’re committed that every aged young adults infamous Camp Medley obstacle course. funding, said Adams. at Cathedral Memo- During the budget kid who wants to go to camp rial Hall are becom- discussions, the need will go to camp. If they can’t ing popular, with Fundraising dinner set for a parish devel- numbers swelling opment officer was afford it, tell us.” from a half-dozen highlighted, specifically Camp Medley staff for May 2 in Fredericton the need to focus on who wanted to stay financial stewardship in touch last fall, to as of press time. Continued from page 1 to help parishioners grow in this parishes, conflict between con- upwards of 25 a week now. As the season nears, he’s area. gregations in parishes, between Donations and visitors are The price is $300 per child, but looking for volunteers to get “I think we need to get that parish and clergy — this is an always welcome, he said. the price will drop for parishes the camp ready for the sea- person. We need to start culti- attempt to deal with that,” said • Council voted to hold a one- as they send more kids. As well, son. Throughout May, several vating that stewardship,” said Archdeacon Cathy Laskey, the day Synod on Saturday, Nov. 7 at there are some strategies in place weekends and weekdays will be Dean Geoffrey Hall. “We need to bishop’s executive assistant. Christ Church Cathedral. to help subsidize kids who cannot set aside for camp clean-up and get [that position] filled.” It’s also a proactive exercise to • Council voted to table two pay. Colin will emcee a fund- some renovations, including an Other ideas for improvements deal with small issues before they motions dealing with Cathedral raising dinner May 2 at Christ upgrade to the craft room. included identifying opportuni- become big ones, she added. The Memorial Hall for further study. Church (Parish) Church, fea- “Anyone who can use a paint- ties for savings, reviewing fee facilitators could be ready for de- • Council voted to approve the turing a $30 salmon supper and brush, push a broom or cook a structures, increasing steward- ployment by May, with debriefing appointment of Lorna Williams donor cards for generous diners meal for volunteers is welcome,” ship awareness and encouraging and further training after their as diocesan archivist for a five to fill out. As well, he’s applying he said. full parish support of the Shared first experiences. year renewable term. Long-time for grants and other funding to Colin is also looking for camp Ministry Budget. • Colin McDonald’s report on archivist Frank Morehouse help support the camp. chaplains at both Camp Medley Adams reminded delegates the youth and intergenerational retired in February. “We’re also looking for and Camp Brookwood. individuals within the Anglican “If you would love to spend a community to sponsor kids to week ministering to kids, getting go to camp,” he said, adding waited on, having dinner served Godly Play donations can be sent to the to you, call me,” said Colin, adding diocese office with a notation for clergy do not have to take vacation May 1-3 Deadline for news and photo Camp Medley. days to spend a week at camp. submissions to the New Brunswick Preparing for the camping Finally, Camp Medley has a Anglican is the first working day of the Sackville, N.B. month prior to publication. season is keeping Colin busy. redesigned website that’s more First he’s had to find a camp dir- interactive and user-friendly. godlyplaymaritimes.com ector. That was still in the works campmedley.ca

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p r i n c i p a l Studying the archbishops’ society e n g a g e m e n t s April 2 his Lent I set myself a cals. Geoffrey Fisher — highly As we leave Lent and come Christ Church reading discipline, to read into the season of Easter, let us efficient and organized, so much Cathedral at least two biographies so that God was often sidelined remember that despite this, we (Renewal of Tof the eight men who have been in the bureaucracy. This should are made whole again by the Ordination Vows) Archbishop of Canterbury since be greatly encouraging for us as death and resurrection of Jesus. 1944. we struggle to be Christians in This does not mean we do April 3 I cannot think what possessed our everyday world. not seek to live less broken lives, Good Friday Christ me to do this — perhaps it was The seat of St. Augustine of just as the archbishops strove Church Cathedral that I went to School in Canterbury sits high up towards to do, but we have a great hope, Canterbury in February, who the east end of his cathedral. which bursts forth on Easter day April 4 knows? If one begins to explore the from the death of the tomb to Easter Vigil Christ Along with the ones I had great building from below the the life of the garden and way Church Cathedral read before I began this proj- west window, high above in the beyond that, to the healing of ect, I have now read all of them stained glass is the story of the the cosmos. April 5 except for George Carey and Bible from beginning to end. We must not forget who we Easter Sunday William Temple. obvious. In the centre of the first are, but we also must remember Christ Church As I read I discovered that During their time in the role row of glass is a picture of the who we are. Cathedral each of them was very different, they each faced different pres- fallen Adam. Archbishop Runcie yet they were all centred upon sures and joys, but what comes pointed out that if a laser beam April 9 their faith in Jesus. For some it across is their struggle to deal was fired from that pane directly Bishop’s Counsel was hard to hold their faith and with these things in a Christian through the nave, into the quire their ministry together, whilst way. That being said, they were and on to Augustine’s chair, it April 10-11 for others the join was seamless. all flawed. would pierce the heart of the Diocesan Deacons’ Yet despite this, each of them Michael Ramsey, widely archbishop — a reminder that Retreat had a depth to their faith which we are all broken creatures, no regarded as a very holy man, was David Edwards is Diocesan Bishop of April 12 may not have been immediately matter how high we climb. often scathing about evangeli- Fredericton. Parish of Prince William, Dumfries, Queensbury and Southampton

April 13-17 Responding to human need in loving service House of Bishops April 19 I just wanted to reach out to persons, loving our neighbour as Within each of our com- Parish of St. Peter’s, you personally and thank ourselves. munities, parishes and homes, Fredericton * you for the amazing contri- Through Youth in Transition, there are no doubt similar “bution your team has made to many Fredericton young people heart-wrenching stories. There April 22 the Coldest Night of the Year. who couch surf each night will are also examples of responding Diocesan Council I am truly blown away by the be helped with safe and support- in loving service. Within this support you have generated in ive housing. Through the John edition of the NB Anglican we April 25 the community for this event! Howard Society, at-risk and have stories of people living the Mothers’ Union We deeply appreciate it!” low-income individuals in the second mark of mission; namely, Rally This is a note your Synod Fredericton area will have access Fire Watch Ministries, Soup’s Office staff, Coldest Night of to support services, housing and On and the Parish of Upham April 26 the Year team, Anglican Energy, training. Through Outflow, help ministries. Parish of Bright received a few days before the will be provided to the work- During this Easter season as May 3 walk, from Faith McFarland, ing poor and homeless in Saint we celebrate Christ’s resurrec- Parish of Minto co-event director, Coldest Night John, by attending to physical tion changing everything, let’s and Chipman of the Year. I share this to go a little and spiritual needs. celebrate the ways we are already Many of us who were at Di- deeper into how being a part of a Being a part of this commun- a part of changing the lives of May 5 ocesan Council Feb. 21 finished community activity like Cold- ity activity created opportunity others through loving service. ACW Annual the day off by participating in est Night is really about living to work together. In our case, Let’s also respond as faith Meeting this fundraising event in either the Third Mark of Mission: To both as a relatively new synod communities to those human Fredericton or Saint John. The respond to human need by lov- office staff team, we learned needs that are not being met. * Denotes Confirmation teams with Anglican leader- ing service. about each other in a different Bless you. ship together raised more than Randall Goodfellow, when context as well as had a lot of Have a look: $10,000! he was here for the stewardship fun. • Creative care – Rethinking the I share this not to focus upon conference in October, said in The morning before, a couple Sacred (October 2014) video on the thank you, although it is a relation to this third mark of of us went to a kick-off event the Stewardship Resources Page Mothers’ Union rally blessing to receive such appre- mission that “we do a lot of that and it was there while waiting in on the diocesan website. ciative feedback from the secular generally. It’s a lot of our out- the lobby that we learned what • http://yitfredericton.ca/ • April 25, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., world. I don’t even share this to reach work.” our young people are encoun- • http://www.johnhowardnb.ca/ $10 to register - do so by draw attention to the amount This mark of mission is about tering in day-to-day living — • http://www.outflowsj.com/ April 17. • Church of the raised, even though this amaz- helping people in need, about heart-wrenching stories with Resurrection, Grand Bay- ing figure is a reflection of the simply caring. It very much light being shone into them by Archdeacon Cathy Laskey is the Westfield. • Send name, executive assistant to the bishop generous hearts of many who are reflects our baptismal promise of the loving service offered by address and cheque to and secretary of Synod. reading this. seeking and serving Christ in all various organizations. Bonnie Greenwood, MU diocesan treasurer, 158 Odell Ave., Fredericton, WHEN YOU ... listen with all your heart • honour your elders • encourage young people to take over the church often and E3B 2L5; • Email: robgre@ loudly • choose good over evil • welcome the stranger • write the government about the issues that matter • invite a rogers.com. • Make co-worker to church • help your dad do housework • get messy with your Sunday school kids • say “Thank you Lord” cheques payable to and mean it • Tweet your blessings one by one • introduce your grandchildren to nature • read and share God’s word • “Diocese of Fredericton ...THEN YOU ARE LIVING THE MARKS OF MISSION www.anglican.ca/marks Mothers’ Union.” 4 / The New BruNswick ANglicAN april 2015 april 2015 The New BruNswick ANglicAN / 5

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The mission that’s stuck in my head Commentary visits with their children. he By Gisele McKniGht stands up in courts and attests This is where lives are changed to their progress. he is their “Those who lose their life for best friend. By Gisele McKniGht men. They are a work in progress. sion had been made, and he’s staying my sake, and for the sake of the Along the way, there have Vic, one of the oldest in the right where he is. As the bishop said, gospel, will save it.” Mark 8:35 been loses and gains. some fall Editor’s note: A shorter version of group, is a relative newcomer. what could be more important than away. some have been with this story appeared in the Feb. 17 “i look forward to coming here bringing troubled men to christ? f you’ve ever wondered them since this journey began edition of E News. every week,” he said. “ever since i what that verse looks like six years ago. got released the end of November.” Funding in action, you have only to This is what Doug, one of the it’s 10:30 on a cold saturday morn- ipeer through the window of a Gisele MckNiGht photo fellows, said at the meeting i i ask him what he’s learned at the Back at the meeting, the lesson is attended: ing, and in a small storefront on group. over and it’s time for lunch. carolyn Moncton storefront on a satur- Eden and Carolyn McAuley gordon street in Moncton, a group “how to love myself. There’s more serves a large platter of sandwiches, day morning. “My dad always told me i of 13 men gather — one leader, 12 to life than drugs and crime. i was specially purchased because i am a There you will find upwards wrapped up in this group. was a worthless piece of trash. disciples, they joke. being selfish putting myself ahead guest. every scrap is eaten. of a dozen men from their 20s it’s been weeks since i went to Those words i began to believe. This is the headquarters of Monc- of everyone else. it’s a struggle every i’ve brought a plate of rice krispie to their 50s — all recovering visit Fire watch Ministries and i believed what others said ton community chaplaincy and day, but as long as i stay focussed squares, for which they are truly addicts, all ex-offenders — i still can’t get them out of my about me — teachers, judges, Fire watch Ministries. This is where with these people and stay on the thankful. usually it’s peanut butter gathered around eden McAu- head. i think about them every lawyers, girlfriends…. when i lives are changed. path, i’ll be Ok.” sandwiches and wagon wheels, so ley, the founder of Fire watch day. i pray for them. i am in awe came to the lord 12 years ago, eden McAuley is the leader of eden has become the legal trustee this is an extra special day. They take Ministries. of the whole ministry, but the i didn’t change just like that (he this rag-tag group, while carolyn, of some in his group. the wagon wheels home for later. They are there because eden natural question that follows is, snaps his fingers). But i had his wife, is the behind-the scenes “it’s a grown-up version of a legal These are hungry men. and his wife, carolyn, have be- could i do something like this? to change my way of thinking. support. he drops carolyn off guardian. i get all their documents and Fire watch Ministries survives come their mentors, their sup- The answer is no. i could not. Now it’s god who tells me who every saturday at 9:30 to get the control their money. we sign papers solely on donations, “and we don’t port system, their family and i could not spend hours each i am. i’m blameless. i’m the coffee going and the heat on. Then together. They have to agree,” he said. have nearly enough,” says eden. They their saviours to some extent, week in jails and psych wards. i apple of his eye.” eden picks up the guys who cannot This summer, eden will be the have funding from a couple of local though eden would disagree. would not willingly part with a eden and carolyn have given walk to the meeting of Overcomers Gisele MckNiGht photo proud best man at one of the guys’ Anglican churches, plus Acws and “guys like to credit me, but i good chunk of my worldly goods up their comfortable lives to Anonymous. wedding. individual donations. And they’re correct them. i’m just carrying to help fund a mission. i suspect do something i could never do. i’ve been invited to sit in on the Members of Overcomers Anonymous meet every Saturday morning with Eden McAuley, centre back, while his wife, living off their savings as well. the lord’s toolbox,” he said. i’m not alone, but i’m sure glad They’re not complaining, but meeting. Carolyn, second row, in red, makes the coffee and sandwiches. All have served time in provincial jails, and in some cases, Discernment “This keeps a lot of guys out of eden and carolyn gave up the McAuleys have the faith and they are hurting for financial eden begins by reminding the federal prison, but they’re all striving to serve God these days. Eden and Carolyn run Fire Watch Ministries in Moncton. Vic, Johnny, Doug, luke, Adam jail,” says eden. “it’s a support and no their comfortable lives to work the desire to do the work god support. men that this is a house of god and — they are, strangely, some of the one’s judging them. here they have a with men leaving jail in the has chosen for them — work that Fire watch Ministries is behaviour must reflect that. One of conversations that get off track and of support, i go meet them,” says eden. At the same time, he was exposed reasons why eden has not become ‘family’ to turn to. Moncton area. They have, as desperately needs to be done. an Anglican mission, as close the men, luke, opens in prayer. it’s eden always bringing them back to he doesn’t come empty-handed. to young men serving time, and the an Anglican priest. he was in the “They’re just a bunch of guys who the Bible verse says, lost their At the south east New to the heart of Jesus as you’re a long, lovely prayer that includes the point, it’s time for a smoke break. everyone gets a backpack filled with feeling that he should — and must discernment process for 15 months, fell by the way. Otherwise they’re no life for the sake of Jesus and the Brunswick regional correc- going to find. The least we can thanks for shelter, food and sobriety. eden signs up men for a night warm clothes, hygiene products, — act seized him. but could not come to a decision. different than you or i.” gospel, and in doing so, have tional centre, if men indicate do is support them — with our Then eden shares news the men out together at some upcoming food and other essentials. They’re “i was watching the degradation “i was wavering as to continue A decade ago, eden had a suc- gained a new one in the work they would like christian prayers, and if we can, with our are interested to hear: Johnny has Moncton wildcats hockey games. prepared by carolyn, with much help of addicts and i wanted to do some- the process or withdraw and perma- cessful career and, “i wouldn’t have they do for these men. support as part of their release money. god has blessed us with been beaten up in jail this week; The guys go in and out, grabbing a from the woman at local churches, thing,” he said. it didn’t take long for nently continue full-time as Thresh- wanted anything to do with them,” eden left his career behind, plan, the jail chaplain calls enough. let’s bless them. charles has been sent to resti- coffee, using eden’s cell phone, chat- particularly their own, st. John the that something to appear. old Ministries,” he said. he says. “Now i love them.” and they sold their home and eden, and he picks them up. For those wishing to do- gouche for a psychiatric assessment. ting to each other. Baptist in riverview. “i read in the NB Anglican about “i had a private meeting with You can support Fire watch bought a condo in order to have From there, a relationship nate, you can send a cheque to One guy has a habs hat, the other eden helps them find a place to a course coming up by george Porter Bishop David, a good friend through Ministries with your prayers. For very little house maintenance. begins, with eden helping them st. John the Baptist Anglican The lesson a Bruins hat. That makes for some live and makes sure they know about called helping the struggling Ado- church Army. early in the meeting those wishing to donate, you can They wanted all their energies find shelter, food, jobs and church, Box 25022, Moncton, The 12-step program meeting good-natured ribbing. the saturday morning meeting, lescent,” he said. “i’d never heard of he said, ‘i know what’s happening send a cheque to st. John the Bap- to go to their mission. medical care. he runs a 12-step e1c 9M9. Be sure to write “Fire begins and eden opens his well- “eden, do you have any NiVs?” plus the Monday night Bible study. Taylor college but i signed up.” here in Moncton. You are bringing a tist Anglican church, Box 25022, eden describes his work as program on saturdays, a Bible watch Ministries” in the memo thumbed leader’s manual. They asks one man, referring to the New Through the week, he takes men to The five-day course at Threshold lot of troubled men to Jesus christ. Moncton, e1c 9M9. Be sure to write their entertainment and their study on Mondays. he takes the section of the cheque. introduce themselves to me, first international Version of the Bible. food banks and child visitations, ap- Ministries hooked him. he switched what could be more important than “Fire watch Ministries” in the memo reward. They spend holidays guys home to visit their families www.firewatchmoncton.com names only, of course. “Yes, but my supplier…” answers pears in court to support them and his job to part-time, and he and that?’” section of the cheque. with the men. They use their and make peace with relatives The scripture is from Matthew eden. offer testimony, and drives them to carolyn sold their riverview home immediately, eden knew his deci- www.firewatchmoncton.com savings to partially fund they’ve burned. he attends Gisele McKnight is the editor of 25, and includes verse 40: “The king That answer prompts all sorts of medical appointments. and downsized to a condo to sim- their ministry. Their lives are when the guys have supervised the New Brunswick Anglican. will reply, ‘Truly i tell you, whatever jokes: “i know a guy… hey, i can The most common favour he’s plify their lives. you did for one of the least of these hook you up…” asked is, ‘will you call my mom and Then eden began an education brothers and sisters of mine, you did tell her i’m sorry?’ he’s on the run that took four years — three days for m e .’ Out of jail from dawn to dusk, and beyond. a week of driving to Threshold in The lesson today is on self- seriously though, drugs have played in short, he and carolyn have de- saint John. esteem, specifically the harm of a huge role in the lives of these men, voted their lives to men that society For his on-the-job placement, the comparing ourselves to others. eden as has alcohol. would rather not think too much principal at the time, reed Fleming, explains that comparisons lead to “every fellow in here is either an about — addicts and ex-offenders. matched him with the rev. David false expectations, resentment and alcoholic or a drug addict in some “carolyn and i truly value our way of the wesleyan church, who jealousy, wanting what others have stage of recovery,” eden tells me role as a big brother and big sister, also ran Moncton community and ultimately, to theft. he urges after the meeting. and in some cases, mom and dad,” chaplaincy. he’s been there ever them to be thankful for what they They’re not criminals, he says, says eden. “we treasure it. we culti- since, with rev. way as his mentor. do have rather than pining for what but addicts who break the law to vate it.” they don’t. support their addictions. every one a work in progress “look around this room,” he says. of them has served time in provin- epiphany it’s been six years, and some of the “There’s been dark days, but we are cial jail; some have done hard time A decade ago, eden had a successful men in the group are charter mem- all healthy, we have friends, we have in renous, a federal penitentiary. career in fire safety, hence the name bers. Others are brand new. a place to stay…” A new guy, Dave, At the south east New Bruns- of his outreach ministry. One has three years of university finishes the sentence: “And we all wick regional correctional centre Then his son’s best friend com- behind him, another was a lead me- woke up this morning.” in shediac, jail chaplain rev. wayne mitted suicide, and eden was never chanic. some have run businesses. haggerman works closely with eden the same again. he began taking a There are varying degrees of Break time and those preparing to leave jail. greater interest in young people and capability, spiritual maturity and After 45 minutes of the lesson, of “if the men are open to christian their issues. addiction recovery in this group of 6 / The New Brunswick Anglican april 2015

f e a t u r e s t o r i e s Soup’s On, and it’s delicious chicken noodle, hamburger When you join cabbage and something called Soup’s On, you Rockin’ Moroccan soup. On a good weather day, there’s at least join a community 80, and sometimes, 100. “It’s an outreach program for the community,” said volunteer By Gisele McKnight Betty Gravelle. “It’s caught on. It’s very successful.” At Soup’s On every Thursday at There are St. John’s parishion- lunch time, almost everybody ers here, plus Christians from wears a name tag — diners other denominations. It also included. attracts a lot of retired people, Diners have become such an plus students and staff from integral part of this outreach at nearby Oromocto High School Gisele McKnight photo St. John’s church in Oromocto and troops from Base Gagetown. that name tags just seem like a Across the street is Oromocto Some of the Soup’s On crew, from right: Ellen Reid, Nate Marsden, Charles Thomas and Becca McIntyre. good way for everyone to get to Public Hospital, and visitors know each other. there often drop in for lunch. meet new friends. They come reunion held there. A man in liams, who’s been rector for four Once you’ve been there a “Once a year we invite the to Soup’s On and they come to the community was dying, and years. “Everybody has jobs to do couple of times, you’ll probably town’s outside workers,” said church, and they’re not even to say goodbye, he invited his and it’s well run.” be offered one. Charles Thomas, warden at St. Anglican. They’ve found a com- family members to join him at So well run that there’s been And if you’ve been there once, John’s. munity here.” Soup’s On. a spin-off of sorts. There is a you’ll probably return — for the He’s there every week, raising The donations, however, have These family gatherings weekly Wednesday luncheon a four or five kinds of soup, the money for his church, but allowed St. John’s to support continued for several weeks. As few kilometres away at Lincoln crackers, rolls, bread and biscuits, money isn’t the primary reason other causes, like St. Paul’s in Williams said, one week there Baptist Church. plus the dessert, tea and coffee — Soup’s On exists. Zealand when an oil spill put was a whole family of them here, “They studied what we did, all for a donation. It’s a good deal. “It heats this building. It the church in jeopardy, and and the next week, he was gone. and they asked our permission, Every Thursday since 2009, keeps the doors open, but both Camp Medley and Camp It takes a fleet of volunteers which I thought was good,” said the crowds have come. By 11:50 primarily, it’s an outreach,” Brookwood. to put on this weekly lunch — Williams. a.m. on a recent snowy day, 54 said Canon Walter Williams, People love Soup’s On as a more than a dozen of devoted If you want lunch at Soup’s people were already enjoying rector at St. John’s. “For new gathering place as much as for helpers who show up each week. On, the biggest crowd arrives corn chowder, baked beans, people, they can come here and a meal, illustrated by a family “I inherited this,” said Wil- around 11:30. Plan accordingly.

This is the third in a series of interviews with the Diocese of Fredericton’s bishops. This month, we feature Bishop Meet your bishop Bill Hockin, who served from 1998-2003

By Gisele McKnight diocese to become “I retired at 65,” he said. “In clergy,” he said. “It was very well the dean of Christ my day, they didn’t stay past 65.” received.” Bishop Bill Hockin is one of Church Cathedral. Bishop Bill might well be When he became bishop, he those people who has found “I was invited remembered as the leader who took some good advice from plenty to do in retirement. Since to come and be nurtured the wellbeing of his professor Michael Green, of Ox- retiring as bishop in 2003, he has interviewed by the clergy. One of his lasting legacies ford University in the UK who continued to teach, preach and bishop of the day, is the establishment of the clergy happened to be in Fredericton write books. ,” college — a week in June for the on a speaking engagement. “I have six published, and an- he said. “I was look- continuing education of clergy. “He said I would need a sup- other one in my head,” he said, ing for a change, but It’s held at the provincial for- port group of people to meet adding he is looking at the fall I never dreamed I’d estry school, and the clergy of the with, so I did,” he said. of 2015 for the seventh’s publica- come here.” diocese are invited to come, stay “It was very informal — 10 or tion. He left his duties and take workshops and courses so who would meet with me on Bishop Bill Hockin The books come from a as priest at St. Paul’s on Bloor on everything from effective occasion for Saturday breakfast, wildly popular series of lectures, oped an ecumenical community Street in Toronto to come to preaching to stress management. pray for me, give me advice. or talks as he calls them, that he’s of every denomination.” Fredericton, and the intervening “There was a rationale behind “Those people still meet with given during Advent and at one Preaching has also kept him 18 years have been productive it,” said the bishop. “Every priest me from time to time. They’re point, during Lent. busy, most recently as an interim and blessed by God. gets an allotment for re-educa- very good friends,” he said. Years ago, he would draw a priest at Christ Church (Parish) He was dean for only two tion, but not all were spending “That was a good gift.” crowd of 400-500, so large he Church in the city, which con- years before becoming co-adju- it .” Bishop Bill looks back fondly had to rent The Playhouse, but cluded at the end of February. tor with Bishop George. Some found workshops on his rather short time as head numbers have dwindled over That’s quite a daunting sched- “We had two bishops for two elsewhere, but it’s expensive to of the diocese, but he doesn’t the years. He shares the Advent ule for a man of 76. years, which is unusual,” he said. travel, so Bishop Bill decided to miss the nights in hotels, the de- talks with Dr. Barry Craig of St. “I’m still as busy as I want “But it worked out really well. We bring the experts here so that mands of the job and the travel. Thomas University and they’re to be,” he said. “We do what we divided up the work. I did the new everyone had the opportunity to “It was a short time but I did held at the Crowne Plaza in c an .” stuff and I visited all the clergy.” benefit. The diocese continues to what I could,” he said. “I saw downtown Fredericton each Bishop Bill grew up in Dut- By the time Bishop George fund the clergy college. my time as being a servant to Monday before Christmas, still ton, Ontario, near London, and retired, Bishop Bill felt well- He also sought to build com- servants.” drawing upwards of 200 each was ordained in 1962. He had prepared to take on the role munity in another way, this time Soon Bishop Bill and Isabelle time. one trip to New Brunswick, to alone. He spent five years as with his wife’s help. hope to move from their home “They’re purposely not in a St. Luke’s in Saint John, before bishop, three as the sole head of “Isabelle and I started a tea in Mactaquac into Fredericton church,” he said. “We’ve devel- being courted by the Fredericton the diocese. on Sunday afternoons for retired to cut down on rural travel. april 2015 The New Brunswick Anglican / 7

m u s i c c o l u m n Stuart Townend continues to preach through music

Note: Over the next few months, that features many of Stuart’s a wrathful God. They suggested this monthly column features a hits and well-loved music. It’s “… the love of God was satis- series called “The Songwriters,” offered for the mere price of fied.” focussing on musicians known $10.99 on many digital sites. It’s The songwriters denied their for their depth of lyric-writing well worth the investment, in my request, even though hymnals and meaning they put into their opinion. exist with this hymn and the songs. This month, we feature Stuart has worked with long- altered lyric, perhaps changed a well known songwriter from time collaborator Keith Getty, without the writers’ permission. the UK who’s found an audience originally from Belfast, Ireland. While Townend’s music is throughout the world: Stuart soul. There’s the famous story of Keith sometimes said to sound rather Townend Some of his better-known writing the melodic tune “In generic after a while, such a songs include “In Christ Alone,” Christ Alone” on the back of an critique is best left up to the n 2010, Crosswalk magazine “How Deep the Father’s Love father was an Anglican priest electric bill, which he then for- listener. There is a wide variety noted that, “the unique- For Us,” “The King of Love,” and in England (until his death in warded to Stuart, who wrote the of instrumentation, tempos, and ness of Townend’s writing many others. His music is sung 1985), and Stuart had grown lyrics (but didn’t pay the bill). styles to be found here. Townend Ilies partly in its lyrical con- in churches around the world, up knowing the liturgy of the Some songs were written himself plays piano, keyboards tent. There is both a theological and he himself is sought after as church. His music serves well in on the stages of worship con- and even banjo, which together depth and poetic expression that a worship leader and speaker at some instances as benedictions; ferences, such as “Creation provide plenty of flavour. some say is rare in today’s wor- conferences everywhere. at other times as psalm refrains, Sings.” Their music has not been Many guests over the years ship writing.” Not bad for a guy from Hali- and as anthems (choral and without controversy in some have appeared on his albums, How correct they are. Much fax, West Yorkshire who studied otherwise!). quarters, however. In 2013, “In bring even more colours to the more than a praise chorus, or a literature at the University of If you’re new to Stuart Christ Alone” was rejected for musical palette. Take some time single thought repeated over and Sussex — he’s really putting his Townend music, and want to inclusion in the Presbyterian to do nothing but listen to this over, Stuart Townend writes sto- education to work! experience a sampling of it, an Church’s new hymnal, as they music —time well spent! ries of faith and deep truths into Townend’s music seems to fit excellent source is out right wished to change the lyric “Till his music that’s easy to sing, easy well into the a divine worship now. The Best of Stuart Townend, on that cross, as Jesus died / The Rev. Chris Hayes is a musician to follow, yet can be pondered service, and not just as a fea- Live, vol. 2 releases on St. Pat- wrath of God was satisfied,” to as well as a priest serving in the for a long time. It is food for the tured hymn or praise song. His rick’s Day. This is a 25-song CD something that did not portray Parish of Salisbury and Havelock. Getting to know Ho

By Heather miller for the parish who is not new to them. The Rev. Dennis Obedi- The Diocese of Fredericton egwu was ordained in August has had a companion relation- 2014 but had served as assistant Submitted photo ship with the Diocese of Ho in curate in Agbozume for several Ghana, West Africa, since 2007. years. He has a wife, Antoinette. St. Paul’s Anglican Church, This means the two dioceses St. Paul’s is a thriving parish Agbozume, Diocese of Ho, Ghana support and pray for each other, with an active youth group, Sun- form relationships and even day school, church choir, Mothers’ to Togo and the Gulf of Guinea. Eden McAuley, Fire Watch visit. This is the second in a Union branch and talented church The area is famous for the weav- Ministries, Moncton series of short articles about the band. It is the home parish of ing of Kente cloth and the town various churches and parishes Bishop Matthias. has an open market four days a within Ho. The school has over a dozen week. The main language spoken Favourite book of the Bible – 1 Peter St. Paul’s Anglican Church in teachers and approximately 600 in this region is Ewe. Provenance (birthplace) – Saint John, Agbozume is the largest church students aged 5 to 11 years. It also St. Paul’s, Agbozume is paired N.B. in the diocese of Ho and the runs a very successful corn mill/ with the Kingston/Kennebecasis compound includes a mission cassava crusher. Archdeaconry and hopefully this What you love most about God – house and large elementary Agbozume is a busy town will give a better understanding Second chances at life school. They have a new priest west of Ho and near the border for whom we are praying. Favourite place on Earth – Fundy National Park Farthest you’ve been from home – Episcopal announcements Marseille, France Favourite meal or dessert – Roast • Bishop David Edwards has • The Rev. Wandlyn Snel- 21 meeting, approved the ap- appointed or re-appointed the grove is appointed priest and pointment of Lorna Williams turkey dinner following as honorary assis- rector in the Parish of Frederic- as diocesan archivist, effective Biggest fear – Montreal Canadiens tant clergy at Christ Church ton, effective May 1. She leaves immediately, for a renewable winning the Stanley Cup Cathedral: the Rev. Canon the Parish of Sussex. five-year term. She replaces David Staples, the Most Frank Morehouse, who re- Hidden talent – Making people think Rev. , the • The diocese extends con- tired this month after 14 years. I’m busy Rev. Canon Thomas Smith, dolences to the family of Liz the Ven. Patricia Drum- (Elizabeth) Spinney, wife of • The diocese extends condo- Favourite movie or book – Lord of the mond, the Rev. Canon Jon former chancellor Clyde Spin- lences to Bishop Matthias of Ho Rings Lownds. ney. She passed away Feb. 6. in Ghana on the sudden death Your hobby – Cooking Her funeral was held from Holy of his youngest brother Isaac, • The Rev. Canon Bill Trinity church in Nasonworth full name WOI Isaac Kwablatsey Three things always in your fridge – MacMullin will retire as rector Feb. 11. Gadzegu. Isaac, 49, served in Oranges, ham, cheese of the Parish of Douglas and the Ghanaian army. He has left a Favourite sports team – Boston Nashwaaksis effective June 7. • Diocesan Council, at its Feb. wife and four sons. Bruins, Arsenal Gunners 8 / The New Brunswick Anglican april 2015

d i o c e s a n & p a r i s h n e w s Two appointments, two Parish news Updates from Upham also. 1 Corinthians 14:15 retirements for archives • The parishes of Upham and The staff at Synod Office Central Kings have joined pray daily, offering up prayer by Gisele McKnight forces to offer a free hot lunch on behalf of our bishop and to the Hampton High School diocese before beginning the It is a season of change for the students the first Wednesday work of each day. If you are Diocesan Archives Committee, of each month at St. Paul’s visiting the Fredericton area with two mainstays retiring in Church, a short walk from or are living here, please plan the same month. the school. St. Paul’s offers the to join us and share in this im- Diocesan archivist Frank same lunch the third Wednes- portant ministry at the office Morehouse and Twila Butt- day of each month, with some- (115 Church St. - across the imer, who has managed the times more than 100 students street from the Cathedral) Anglican records at the Public attending. Morning Prayer: Monday, Archives of New Brunswick, On the menu: soup and Tuesday, Thursday and Friday both retired in February. grilled cheese sandwiches, with at 8:45 a.m. “After 14 years I thought I a Rice Krispie treat for dessert. Weekly Bible study: had done mostly what I set out • The two parishes have Wednesdays at 8:45 a.m. to do,” said Frank. “And I’m begun an exchange program of • • • retiring because Twila is retir- lay readers, meaning lay read- Got plans for ing. We were a good team so ers from each parish attend Victoria Day weekend? it’s a good time to go.” the other parish on Sundays to Are you 16-21? Got questions There are big shoes to fill, experience God’s word from a about life and spirituality? but at the PANB, it is Joanne different perspective. Want to explore this away Aiton Kerr who is now acting • Each Sunday, the Parish of from everyday pressures and a manager of private sector Upham has something called judgmental society? records. And at the Feb. 22 “tube money.” People put their Have a closer look at Jesus Diocesan Council meeting, extra change in a tube, which at the 23rd Teens Encounter council appointed Lorna Wil- is used for various Mission Christ NB weekend. The week- liams as diocesan archivist for Group causes: hot lunch pro- end includes informal wor- a five-year renewable term. gram, local schools, PWRDF, ship, talks by other youth and Gisele McKnight photo “My background is in Ca- send kids to camp, Council of spiritual advisors, small-group the North, transition house, chats, good meals and playing nadian history and I’ve done Twila Buttimer in the repository at the Public Archives of N.B. papers on churches in the dio- Rev. Canon Paul Jefferies in time. Uganda, to name a few. Teens and adults are already cese,” said Lorna. “I thought glad they pushed me.” early parishes like Kingston, • Parish breakfasts are preparing to meet you, pray for this would be a nice way to use It was in 1963 that Bishop Gagetown and St. Andrews. proving to be very popular you, and share Jesus’ love with my knowledge.” asked parishes Up until her last day of and well attended. It must be you. She’s a member of the to bring their records to Ca- work at the Public Archives of the kitchen staff! Held every TEC is at Camp Medley Diocesan Archives Commit- thedral Memorial Hall to begin New Brunswick, Twila was still second Saturday of the month, beginning at 10 a.m. Saturday, tee and is married to Canon an archive. getting requests for records — it’s a time to share food and fel- May 16, until around 4 p.m. on Walter Williams who serves in “He saw the value of preser- copies of confirmations, mar- lowship with neighbours and Monday, the Victoria Day holi- Oromocto. vation,” said Twila. riages and so on. She has been friends. day. Participants are expected “I have the time now to do Whenever she needed happy to respond. • The parish will host an- to stay for all three days. the same type of work Frank answers, the United Church “It’s important that the An- other online auction in April. Already been to TEC? En- has done. I love to do research member was told, ‘Call Bishop glican Church not just give us They are collecting new-to-you courage a friend or sibling to and I’m familiar with the Nutt e r.’ their records and forget them,” items, so if you’re cleaning out attend. archives. I think this will be a “I finally broke down and she said. your closets, please remember Contact the diocesan office good challenge for me for the did it, but I didn’t even know “I’ve enjoyed building up them. for more information. next few years.” what a bishop was,” she said. the collection and it’s wonder- • • • • • • She’s well aware of the im- “He was a great source and ful to earn that trust. I want to Sooley baptism Spring ACW meeting pact Frank has made. a great teacher. He would tell tell you how much I’ve enjoyed On Sunday, Feb. 1, Trinity planned for May “He’s set a good example. His me where I might find what I working with the parishes and Anglican Church in Perth-An- The spring diocesan CWA are big shoes to fill. I just hope needed.” the volunteer diocesan archi- dover enjoyed its first baptism annual meeting is set for I can do as well as he did.” Twila remembers Phyllis vists.” of 2015 when Kathy Ruest and Fredericton May 5-6 at Christ Most of Frank’s initiation Cathcart as a great source as Now that spring is coming Rick Sooley had their baby Church (Parish) Church, 245 into the role was on the job. well. and Twila has more time, her boy, Mason Robert Joseph Westmorland St. Harvey Malmberg, previous “She always helped me. plans include a few weeks just Sooley, baptized. The theme is I“ am the diocesan archivist, became She called me for information to sit and read. First on her Godparents Melanie and bread of the world.” Enjoy din- a mentor to both Frank and and I called her. She was just reading list is a new biography Roger Arbeau were in atten- ner, entertainment, free time, Twila, recruiting Frank to wonderful.” of Johnny Cash. Then garden- dance, along with many other fellowship, worship, news and replace him. The Anglican records Twila ing, golf and some family ge- family members and friends. more. “Harvey said to me, ‘Frank, has so lovingly cared for are neology will occupy her time, There was a lovely lunch The registration fee is $5; you’d be a good one for the stored in the repository of as will selling more diocesan afterwards with a baptism cake banquet is $20. Questions next diocesan archivist.’ It was the archives building on the history books she and Frank as a special dessert made by and registration forms go to all on-the-job training,” said University of New Brunswick have produced. Mason’s mom, Kathy. Brenda Smith, 59 Country campus. Frank. “It’s been a wonderful job,” • • • Lane, Island View, NB E3E Among 33 kilometres of Twila became the caretaker she said. Come and pray 1A2; 506-457-0862 or e-mail New Brunswick records sit of Anglican records in 1989. You can reach her via email: What should I do then? I will [email protected] ours, in a large, high room set [email protected] “It’s been good for me,” she pray with the spirit, but I will Your registration form must at 10 degrees C and 30 per cent said. “It probably made me do Reach her replacement, pray with the mind also; I will be received by April 22. relative humidity. Some An- a lot more things than I would Joanna, this way: sing praise with the spirit, but Look for further informa- glican records here date back [email protected] have, like public speaking. I I will sing praise with the mind tion via E News. don’t think I ever said no. I’m to the late 1700s, mostly from or 506-453-8431.