Digest 2008-01-12 25 March 2008
Diocesan News
From the Bishop's Office
Readings and Intercessions
Resources
The Current Calendar
Camps Campaign Update
PWRDF
Advance Notice of Events
Employment Opportunities
News of the Wider Church
National Resources and Updates
On the Web
Stewardship Quotable
Heavenly Humour
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Have synod, will travel
by Ana Watts
The dates for Diocesan Synod 2009 are tentatively set, but the location may be up for grabs.
“Synod usually takes place in the city of Fredericton, but it doesn’t have to,” says Archdeacon Geoffrey Hall, Secretary of Synod and chair of diocesan synod planning. “Each town and city in the province is unique, has its own colour and flavour. Synod Planning can imagine a different venue could make synod a different experience for all of us.”
Back to the sixties!
Reserve Friday evening, April 25, from 8 p.m. until 1 a.m. for The New Brunswick Archives Sixties Gala Fundraiser in celebration of the 40th anniversary of the archives founding in 1968. Dancing to The Downtown Blues Band, videos, hootenanny, bar and buffet! Tickets $50 at The Archives Building, 23 Dineen Drive on the UNB Fredericton campus, and at Westminster Books, King Street in Fredericton.
Saint John area billetts needed for May 12
The Saint John Chorale will present Canada’s finest choir, The National Youth Choir, at Trinity Church in Saint John on May 12. Billets are needed for these university vocalists that night. Contact Spencer Belyea 652-8235 or Bev Efthymiadis 674-1897.
Call for Papers
Images of Incarnation: Histories of Anglicanism in Canada
June 24-28, 2009
Professionals and others interested in Canadian Anglican history are invited to submit papers (20 minutes maximum length) to be presented at the conference on the Kelowna campus of the University of British Columbia. Contact the Rev. Dr. William H. Harrison (imagesofincarnation1 at shaw.ca).
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The Rev. Ellen Curtis is appointed rector of the Parish of Lakewood, effective July 1. She leaves the parishes of The Tobique and Denmark.
Mr. Robert Brittain of Saint John is appointed to a three-year term as Ecumenical Officer in the Diocese of Fredericton on April 1. Bishop Claude Miller has identified enormous potential for ministry regarding ecumenical relationships. The Ecumenical Officer is also a member of the Synod Planning Hospitality Committee.
The Lambeth Conference takes place at the University of Kent in Canterbury, England, July 16 through August 4 this year. Please pray that God will grant the workers and delegates wisdom in preparation, openness to God’s inspiration, and blessing in activity.
The third Prayer for Lambeth 2008
Bishop's Itinerary
Bishop Miller is on sabbatical until May 15
PRISM (Prevention and Response Involving Sexual Misconduct)
Workshops added: Sept. 20, 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
St. George's, Parish of Bathurst, led by the Ven. Walter Williams
St. Mark's, Parish of St. George, led by the Rev. Bonnie LeBlanc
Open incumbencies
Bright
Campobello
Denmark (July 1)
Fredericton Junction
McAdam
Musquash
Quispamsis (Aug. 1)
Saint John (Trinity Church, Aug. 1)
Salisbury and Havelock
Simonds
The Tobique (July 1)
Upper Kennebecasis
Information on diocesan Roles, Elections and Appointments is available on-line. Please direct inquiries or seek additional information as to terms of reference or other details to the Secretary of Synod.
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March 30 RCL Lectionary Year A
The Second Sunday of Easter (White)
Propers 336; Acts 2:14a, 22-32; Psalm 16; 1 Peter 1:3-9; John 20:19-31; Preface of Easter.
Pray for The Church of England, the Most Rev. Rowan Douglas Williams, Archbishop of Canterbury.
Provincial Prayer Care
Diocesan Intercessions
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Pastoral Care Workshops at Dr. Everett Chalmers Hospital, Fredericton:
Brief Therapy with Jim Duvall April 22-23, 8;30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Bioethics in Healthcare 2008 April 25, 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
What Do Publishers Mean By "Emergent"?
by Jana Riess, Religion BookLine -- Publishers Weekly, 3/12/2008
I got another one of those press releases today, the kind that hypes a book submission as fresh, edgy and pioneering. Nothing unusual there. Only nowadays, Christian publishers are latching on to a new term for such books, whether or not they deserve it: "Emergent."
Ten THousand Villages
Anglican House
Diocesan Resource Centre
116 Princess Street
Saint John, NB E2L 1K4
angbk at nbnet.nb.ca
Online Resource Center Listings
Plan to attend the Anglican House annual meeting at 10 a.m. April 2 at 116 Princess Street. It is open to everyone with a $5 membership. The $5 fee can be paid at the meeting. Please plan to attend this meeting.
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March 29, 10:30 a.m. Bishop's Task Force on Rural and Struggling Parishes meeting, Christ Church (Parish) Church, Fredericton.
March 31, 7 p. m. Consultation on Rural & Struggling Parishes, Christ Church, Pennfield for Archdeaconry of St. Andrews.
March 31, 1 p.m. Council Parish Support and Development team meeting. Location TBA.
March 31, 4:30 Diocesan Finance Committee, Synod Office board room.
April 2, 10 a.m. Annual Meeting of the Church of England Institute (Anglican House) at 116 Princess St. in Saint John. Voting memberships are $5 annually and may be paid at the meeting.
April 2, 7 p.m. Consultation on Rural & Struggling Parishes, St. Andrew's Church, Newcastle for Archdeaconry of Chatham.
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There is a Faith for a Lifetime donation envelope in the March issue of the New Brunswick Anglican. Every pledge, every gift, every contribution is appreciated.
Please note there will be a Camp Brookwood general meeting on Saturday, Aprl 5., at Trinity Church in Andover. This is a special gathering to discuss Brookwood's current situation and role, with an aim to making decisions for the future. Everyone is invited. Direct questions and comments to the Rev. Chris Hayes (chris.hayes at anglican.nb.ca).
Peter Irish
Campaign Chair
Reminder: PWRDF does not solicit donations via telephone
The Primate's World Relief and Development Fund (PWRDF) does not solicit donations via telephone or use a telemarketing company to do so. The PWRDF direct donor list is held in strict confidence and access is restricted to appropriate staff only.
Anglicans who do wish to donate to PWRDF online can still do so safely by going to the website. It will take you to the Canada Helps feature, a safe and secure place through which donations can be made to PWRDF.
Find inspiring PWRDF stories here.
PWRDF is the Anglican Church of Canada's agency for international development, relief, refugees and justice issues.
Thank you for giving to the Primate's World Relief and Development Fund.
****************************************April 5, 10 a.m. Camp Brookwood general meeting, Trinity Church, Andover. A gathering to discuss Brookwood's current situation and role, with an aim to making decisions for the future. Everyone is invited. Direct questions and comments to the Rev. Chris Hayes (chris.hayes at anglican.nb.ca).
April 7, 8 & 9 Blood Donor Clinics, Fredericton Inn, 2 - 4 and 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.
April 9, 7 p.m Consultation on Rural & Struggling Parishes, St. Mary’s Church, Dalhousie for Archdeaconry of Chatham.
April 10, noon - 4 p.m. Blood Donor Clinic, CFB Gagetown Maritime Club, Oromocto.
April 11, 9 a.m. - noon Blood Donor Clinic, CFB Gagetown Maritime Club, Oromocto.
April 10, 7:30 p.m Consultation on Rural & Struggling Parishes, Trinity Church, Sussex for Archdeaconry of Kingston and the Kennebecasis.
April 10, 7 p.m Consultation on Rural & Struggling Parishes, St. Peter's Church, Springhill for Archdeaconry of Fredericton and York.
April 12 10 a.m. Consultation on Rural & Struggling Parishes, St. John's Church, Edmundston for Archdeaconry of Woodstock (lunch provided).
April 15-17, Clergy Spouses' Retreat, Villa Madonna Retreat House. Margaret Harding will speak on God’s Tapestry. Natalie Noseworthy will also speak. Contact Carol Anningson <evangel at nbnet.nb.ca>.
April 19, 9:30 a.m. Consultation on Rural & Struggling Parishes, St. Mary and St. Bartholomew (come at 8:30 for breakfast), for Archdeaconry of Saint John.
April 19, 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. PRISM (Prevention and Response Involving Sexual Misconduct) workshops, St. Luke's, Woodstock and Trinity Church, Sussex. Register on-line.
April 20, 7 p.m. Choir School choral Evensong at St. Luke's, Saint John.
April 22, 7 p.m. Consultation on Rural & Struggling Parishes, St. Andrew's Church Hall, Petitcodiac for Archdeaconry of Moncton.
April 24, Blood Donor Clinic, Minto Seniors Citizens Club, 11 O’Leary Lane, 1:30 - 4:30 and 6 - 8 p.m.
April 25, Interpreting the Scriptures in Post-modern Times: The Ethical Challenge with
The Rev. Dr. Gerald Caron at the Atlantic School of Theology, 660 Francklyn Street, Halifax. To register contact Randy at <rdtownsend at ns.sympatico.ca>.
April 25-26 2008 Miramichi Men & Women's Conference at Lyttleton Pentecostal Church. The theme is Transparency before God and each other, with speakers the Rev. Don and Jean Hamilton (prayer counsellor) of Moncton. Friday registration 6-7 p.m., conference 7-9 p.m.; Saturday: 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. (breaks and lunch included). Accommodations available at the Lyttleton Family Centre (506 836-1824). Registration $20, contact Frances Reid (ronreid at nbnet.nb.ca).
April 26, 10 a.m. Consultation on Rural & Struggling Parishes, St. Clement's Church, Prince William for Archdeaconry of Woodstock (lunch provided).
April 30 - May 1 AST Nicholson Lectures, Halifax featuring The Rev. Dr. Luke A. Powery, Perry and Georgia Engle Assistant Professors of Homiletics, Princeton Theological Seminary, Princeton, New Jersey. Theme: Preaching and the Presence of the Spirit.
April 30 7:30 p.m.
Too Deep for Words? Preaching and Discernment of the Spirit
May 1, 2 p.m.
Preaching in the Language of the Spirit: Lament
May 1, 7:30 p.m.
Preaching in the Language of the Spirit: Celebration
May 6-7 ACW Annual Diocesan Meeting, hosted by the Parish of the Nerepis and St. John at St. George's Church in Saint John West. Tickets for the dinner are $15 and available from Donna Middleton, 2913 Route 845, Carter's Point, Kings County E5S 1T6.
May 10, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. A One-Day Christian Ashram hosted by the Parish of Chatham. Evangelist is the Rev. Gordon Thompson and the Bible Study Leader is the Rev. Allen Tapley. Nursery and youth activities will be provided. For more information contact Larry Adams <rachel24 at nbnet.nb.ca>.
May 17-19 Teens Encounter Christ weekend, St. Mark's, St. George.
Details and candidate application
June 25-28 The National Worship Conference of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada and the Anglican Church of Canada
Aug. 3, 10 a.m., Cemetery Memorial Service, The Church of Ascension, Apohaqui, Kings County (Parish of Upper Kennebecasis). Descendants, relatives, friends and all other interested people are invited to attend and bring along photos, genealogy and stories to share following the church service. Contact: Beverley Floyd (Church of Ascension ACW) <floydb at nbnet.nb.ca>.
Sept. 20, 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. PRISM (Prevention and Response Involving Sexual Misconduct) workshops, St. George's, Parish of Bathurst; St. Mark's, Parish of St. George.
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Bishop Sue Moxley of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island seeks rectors for Bridgetown and Tangier, both in Nova Scotia. Parish information and applications available from Kelly Appleton (bishopsoffice at nspeidiocese.ca).
Trinity Anglican Church in Saint John seeks a new parish administrator. The successful candidate must have excellent communication skills, be empathetic and dedicated. This person must also be adaptable to change, able to multi-task and be proficient in Microsoft Word and Outlook. The position would require 25-30 hours per week with a start date of May 1st. Training is available. Interested applicants may forward a resume to Archdeacon Stuart Allan, Trinity Church, trinsj@nbnet.nb.ca.
Job listings for the Canadian church.
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What is a Bible worth?
by Patti Desjardins
Anglican Journal
March 25
In recognition of my parents’ 50th wedding anniversary, our municipality gave them the Bible. The gift was befitting because they were known in this close-knit farming community as regular churchgoers. They were touched by the tribute and placed the Bible prominently in their home.
Foreigners as bishops irk Anglicans
New Zealand Herold
March 22
Many within the Anglican Church are disillusioned over the appointment of foreigners ahead of "home-grown leaders" to two of its most senior posts.
Ellie Johnson to retire, still passionate about partnership
by Ali Symons
General Synod Web
March 21
"Her title 'Director of Partnerships' is quite appropriate," said Archdeacon Jim Boyles, former General Secretary of General Synod, who worked closely with Ms. Johnson for many years. "Not that she directs, but she believes in, nurtures, and develops partnerships."
Read the full story.
Primate adds his voice to support for jailed aboriginal leaders
General Synod Web
March 21
Archbishop Fred Hiltz, Primate of the Anglican Church of Canada, has added his support for Northern Ontario aboriginal leaders jailed for their defence of traditional lands.
ACIP expresses solidarity with Nishnawbe Aski Nation
General Synod Web
March 20
The co-chairs of the Anglican Council of Indigenous Peoples and the Anglican National Indigenous Bishop have written Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty in protest against the jailing for contempt of court of six members of the Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwg First Nation.
Judge reserves decision in dispute over Niagara parishes
by Solange De Santis
Anglican Journal
March 20
The diocese of Niagara returned to Ontario Superior Court on March 20, seeking access to three parishes that voted to leave the Anglican Church of Canada; however, after a full day of arguments, the judge reserved a decision until a later, unspecified date.
New Coordinator for Dialogue appointed
General Synod Web
March 20
The Rev. Dr. Isaac Kawuki-Mukasa has been appointed coordinator for dialogue: ethics, congregational development and inter-faith relations in the Faith, Worship, and Ministry Department at General Synod.
Faith, worship and ministry department names new co-ordinator
Anglican Journal
March 19
Rev. Isaac Kawuki-Mukasa, who serves as a consultant in congregational development for the diocese of Toronto, has been named co-ordinator for dialogue: ethics, congregational development and inter-faith relations, for the Anglican Church of Canada’s faith, worship and ministry department.
Staff investigates delay in Journal appeal receipts
March 19
The Anglican Journal is investigating a delay in the mailing of receipts to readers who responded in December to the annual Journal fundraising appeal, said business manager Larry Gee.
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Stories of Faith - Reflection: Why I am not afraid of schism
April Picture Your Faith theme of 'Reverence'
Making Disciples: the Catechumenate in the Anglican Church
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"Being a Christian is risky. I know it is not easy to talk to others about investing their money and precious leisure time in the ministry of a parish. I know some people will get angry when we broach the subject, and we will from time to time find ourselves in situations that are very uncomfortable. But it costs money to do ministry, and many Anglicans are not giving enough of their treasure to fund that ministry. We need to take the risk of faith to talk about this reality. We need to search the way we do things and give people better reasons to give."
David M. Ponting
From Scarcity to Abundance (p35)
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The rector heartily greeted an Easter-only member of the parish as he left the church.
"Great to worship with you today!" said the rector with a sincere smile accompanying a warm handshake.
"Really?" the man responded.
"Sure. It's always good to have you with us on Easter," said the rector.
The man scratched his head then said: "Well, maybe I'd come more often if you didn't always preach on the same topic!"
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