OCTOBER 2018 THE NEW BRUNSWICK ANGLICAN / 1 The Medley Catch up on Report from Camp On The connection camping Clergy Road visits Page 11 Pages 12-13 Conference Brown’s Yard Page 14 Page 17 A SECTION OF THE ANGLICAN JOURNAL OCtobER 2018 SERVING THE DIOCESE OF FREDERICTON JAMES WEST PHOTOGRAPHY Bishop David Edwards offered the benediction at the regimental funeral for Constables Sara Burns and Robb Costello on Aug.18 at the Aitken Centre in Fredericton. The two Fredericton Police Force officers, plus civilians Bobbie Lee Wright and Donald Robichaud, were shot and killed outside an apartment complex on the north side of the city Aug. 10 in a shocking tragedy that stunned the city, province and country. Anglicans stand with a community in mourning BY GISELE MCKNIGHT to be in the city and was still on ringing, and in fact, it rang all side Drive. Although organizers followed up with the bishop vacation, Bishop David Edwards afternoon with requests for had no idea if anyone would afterwards that evening and the Just after dawn on Friday, Aug. felt the need to be in Fredericton interviews — from national and show up, the building was full by next day seeking his opinion 10, four people were murdered that day. regional media outlets. 7 p.m. on the vigil and the state of the on the north side of Fredericton, Shortly after he arrived, he The bishop offered words About 200 people, includ- community. two of whom were members of crafted a press release noting the of encouragement, support ing two dozen members of The Rev. Paul Ranson opened the Fredericton Police Force. terrible events of the day, and and sympathy on CBC News the media (national, regional the service with these words: Constables Sara Burns and Robb advising that everyone who felt (national), CTV news (national) and local) attended the vigil, “Tonight we are sharing our Costello, and Donnie Robichaud the need for support or prayer and CBC radio (New Bruns- and CBC streamed it live on grief together. We like to think and Bobbie Lee Wright died in was welcome to join him for a wick). its website. There was a vast we’re individuals, but when trag- an apartment complex parking prayer vigil that evening. The vigil was held at St. John amount of media coverage of the edy strikes, we come together for lot on Brookside Drive. Soon after the press release the Evangelist Church, just vigil that night and into the next Although he hadn’t planned was sent out, the phone began around the corner from Brook- day. Three more media outlets Vigil continued on page 2 2 / THE NEW BRUNSWICK ANGLICAN OCTOBER 2018 d i o c e s a n s y n o d n e w s CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: Dorothy Shephard, centre, and other MLAs light candles during the Friday night vigil; the congregation with their lit candles sing and pray; Musicians Alexandra Page and Catherine McKenna; the Rev. Paul Ranson opened the vigil by saying it’s best to be together during tragedy. ‘Tonight our hearts ache’ Vigil continued from page 1 been greatly affected, and of and to lift up the name of Jesus course God’s solidarity with us,” throughout it all. healing.” he said. “That light is hard to see • • • MCKNIGHT PHOTOS Several people offered read- tonight, but as a minister of the On the day of the funeral, ings, including Pastor Brian De- Christian gospel, I can say God Saturday, Aug. 18, Bishop David Long, a United Church minister is here with us.” was interviewed by CTV na- serving in Stanley. He noted that Prayers were said for the tional news before the service. among his congregation are the dead, their families, fellow police The bishop was asked to mother-in-law and father-in-law officers and first responders, for participate in the regimental of slain officer Sara Burns. the community and the prov- funeral. He sat on the platform “Tonight our hearts ache,” he ince, and for all those affected during the service and prayed said. by the events of the morning. the benediction. Brian and others read from Many tears were shed during DEADLINE for news and photos the book of Ecclesiastes, the the service, a raw reminder of • • • for the November edition of the Psalms, and the Gospel of John. the trauma the community was Aug. 10 press release from New Brunswick Anglican is Oct. 1. Alexandra Page, with Cath- experiencing. Bishop David Edwards: Send submissions to gmcknight@ erine McKenna, sang several “We lift up the families and “Today a terrible event oc- diofton.ca songs and led the congregation friends of the loved ones who curred in our city which will in singing, including Abide With have died, to remember them have an impact on many people Me, Amazing Grace (My Chains before God,” said Paul. “So often for some time to come. Are Gone), and How Deep The it is in the quietness that God As bishop of Fredericton, I Father’s Love For Us. speaks. It is in the quietness that wish to extend my condolences Bishop David noted that God heals.” to the families of those affected. several years ago while he was Among the attendees were The Fredericton Police Force rector at Stone Church in Saint Bishop Robert Harris, bishop works hard to protect us every John, he arrived at Saint John of the Catholic Diocese of Saint day, and today, I suggest that www.anglican.nb.ca Regional Hospital to comfort the John; pastors from the local we, as a community, lift them up OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE DIOCESE OF FREDERICTON family of a person who’d died in United and Baptist churches; in our prayers and thoughts. I A SECTION OF THE ANGLICAN JOURNAL a car crash. several MLAs; many priests personally express my gratitude “I felt totally useless, as I do and Anglicans from the area; as for their service to us. The Rt. Rev. David Edwards Bishop and Publisher today,” he said. “Someone said well as people who live near the At times like this, we as a city Gisele McKnight Editor that sometimes all we can do is shooting and members of the and a province need to draw stand together in the darkness.” community simply needing a together for mutual support and Published 10 times per year. Price of subscription $10.00 Before the service, the bishop place to focus their grief. comfort. I encourage people to had arranged dozens of tea light Bishop Harris closed the gather in places that are sacred Please send news and photo submissions to candles in the shape of the Greek service in prayer. The church to them to pray and remember. 115 Church St., Fredericton, NB E3B 4C8 letters Alpha and Omega. remained open for anyone who To that end, the Parish Phone: 506-459-1801; E-mail: [email protected] As the congregation lit the wanted to stay and talk or pray. Church of St. John the Evange- Please send subscription renewals and changes of address to: candles they were given, he It was a terrible day for all list, at 75 Main Street in Freder- The New Brunswick Anglican invited them to come to the altar involved, but the Parish of icton, will host a prayer vigil at c/o Anglican Journal Circulation Dept., 80 Hayden St, Toronto, Ont. to light the tea lights as well. Douglas & Nashwaaksis and 7 p.m. this evening, to which all M4Y 3G2 “These candles represent the the diocese were blessed to have are invited. Everyone who feels light of our solidarity — with been able to provide mourners affected or in need of support at Printed & mailed in North York, Ontario By Webnews Printing Inc. each other, with those who have with a space and time to grieve, this time is welcome.” OCTOBER 2018 THE NEW BRUNSWICK ANGLICAN / 3 t h e b i s h o p ’ s p a g e p r i n c i p a l This is the hope we have e n g a g e m e n t s September 30 arly on the morning of * Parishes of Aug. 10, life in the City Waterford and of Fredericton and in our Eprovince took another shift. St. Mark Two civilians, Bobbie Lee Wright and Donnie Robichaud, Parish of along with two police officers, Westmorland - Sara Burns and Robb Costello, were shot and killed on the Anniversary north side of Fredericton. celebration Four years ago, three RCMP officers were gunned down in October 2 Moncton. Bishop’s Counsel Such events give us the sense that life is not as safe as it was October 3 and make us realize that these MCKNIGHT PHOTO things are not confined to south Pre-Synod of the border. The Friday night vigil just hours after the shootings in Fredericton Town Hall - swers, because as we are remind- Tragic incidents like these, drew many who sought out a place to find hope and understanding St. Stephen especially when they involve ed by St. Paul in 1 Corinthians after a tragic day in Fredericton. police officers, often imprint 13: 12: themselves into our memories. “Now we see through a glass October 7 I clearly remember the shoot- darkly…”. Through this unclear St. Helen’s, ing of Superintendent Gerald mirror we are able to see hints Licford Richardson in Blackpool, Eng- and shadows of what is truly the land back in 1971. It shocked the case, but we have to trust. in the Aitken Centre, I found entered space and time in a par- whole country at the time.