Digest 2008-02-05 29 April 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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Our lives are God's tapestries
By Eva Morton
Our lives are God’s tapestries … our experiences and beliefs, insights and ideas are among the many strands that God weaves together and make us who we are. Margaret Harding, wife of the Ven. Lyman Harding (retired) of St. Stephen, shared the stories and colours of her tapestry with her fellow Clergy Spouses at our annual retreat at Villa Madonna March 15-17.
Regathering rescheduled
The annual retreat with Bishop Claude Miller with those whom he has confirmed and originally scheduled for this spring is rescheduled for Oct.4 & 5.Watch your mailbox for further information or contact Liz Harding <elizabeth.harding at anglican.nb.ca>.
Office hours discontinued for the summer
The Anglican Chaplain campus office hours at UNB (Fredericton) and STU are discontinued until the beginning of the fall term. The Rev. Canon George M Porter, D.Phil, (chaplain) is still available to students, faculty, staff and parents on an on-call basis. Please contact him at –– 506-459-1801 ext 4, or <george.porter at anglican.nb.ca>.
Donations gratefully received
Anglican clergy in the lower Kennebecasis River Valley are preparing to offer a regular service of Holy Communion in the multi-purpose room of The Kingsway Care Centre, a new nursing home in Quispamsis. Donations of the basic items needed for the service – including altar, lectern, linens, chalice, paten, cruets, burse and veil – would be appreciated. Contact the Rev. George Eves <george.eves at taylorcollege.ca>.
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Condolences to Archdeacon Stuart Allan and his wife Leslie at the death of their infant grandson, Logan William Allan in Ottawa. Please keep the Allan family, especially Logan's parents Peter and Lindsay, in your prayers. The funeral will be held at The Church of the Epiphany, Ottawa later this week.
Condolences to the family of Leona Calabrese of Minto who died on Wednesday, April 16. She is survived by her son Hazen and daughters Hazel, Bonnie, Alice and Bernadette. Hazel is a member of diocesan council and she and her sisters are all faithful members of Mothers' Union serving at the parish, diocesan, national and international levels. Mrs. Calabrese funeral was held in Minto yesterday (April 28).
Rest eternal grant unto them, O Lord, and let light perpetual shine upon them.
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
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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May 4 RCL Lectionary Year A
The Seventh Sunday of Easter (White)
Propers 344; Acts 1:6-14; Psalm 68:1-10, 33-36; 1 Peter 4:12-14; John 17:11; Preface of Ascension.
Pray for the Anglican Communion.
Provincial Prayer Care
Diocesan Intercessions
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Atlantic Theological Conference
Christian Psychology: The Formation of the Soul, is the title of the 2008 Atlantic Theological Conference at the University of King’s College, Halifax, June 24 – 27. Among the featured speakers are Dr. Neil Robertson, King's College; Dr. Anthony Esolen, Providence College, Rhode Island; Dr. Jane Curran, Dalhousie University; and Dr. Steve Dowden, Brandeis University, Massachusetts. The opening night special lecture is The Soul in Paraphrase: A Tribute to Robert Crouse, given by Dr. Michael Treschow, UBC Okanagan. Information.
The Canon W.S.H. Morris Scholarship
This scholarship or scholarships (to a maximum of $5,000) is awarded annually to Anglican clergy in the Atlantic provinces within five years or so of graduation from theological studies It may be used to assist in ongoing education through study and/or travel outside the region. Recipients are required to serve in an Anglican diocese in the Atlantic Provinces for at least three years after completion of the funded study. Deadline for applications to the Rev. Dr. Jody Clarke <jclarke at astheology.ns.ca> is June 2.
Christian Education workshop
An Introduction to the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, faciliated by Jane Moginot, is offered by the Parish of Kingston on June 28. This curriculum follows the principles of Montessori schooling and is focused around assisting the involvement of adults and children in a common religious experience. Learn more about how it works at the Kingston Parish Hall on Saturday, June 29 from 9:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. The $15 registration fee includes materials, lunch, and refreshments. All are welcome. Register by June 23 with Glenda Clark (glenda.clark at 3web.net). For more information, contact the Rev. Bonita LeBlanc (bjoyful at nb.aibn.com).
The Scott Clarkson Educational Fund is accepting applications for a bursary for those studying in the field of agriculture. Preference is given to students enrolling in a program relating to agriculture and/or who are residents of the Parish of Stanley, New Brunswick. Apply on-line, deadline May 15.
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
Ten Thousand Villages: May 10 is World Fair Trade Day, drop in that Saturday for samples and special discounts including 15 per cent off regularly priced giftware and 10 per cent off food products.
Anglican House: Mother's Day bulletins and gift books, including 2008 Mother's Day Ideals ($7.99). In-stock wedding bulletins $5/100 while quantities last. NRSV and NIV pew Bibles, $13.99 + tax; new spring/summer napkins in stock; fair trade coffee (ground and beans) and fair trade teas in stock all the time.
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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
April 30, 7 p.m. Kings College Choral Evensong at All Saints Church, St. Andrews. Renowned organist Paul Halley, formerly of the Cathedral of St. John the Divine in New York City is accompanist for this musically and spiritually enriching event. Everyone is welcome.
May 1, 7 p.m. The Chapel Choir of the University of King’s College, directed by five-time Grammy winner Paul Halley, in concert at Trinity Church, Kingston.
May 3, 8:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. Spring Indoor Yard Sale, Historic Trinity Church, 115 Charlotte Street, Saint John. New & used items. All proceeds to the renovation fund.
May 3, 7:30 p.m. - midnight “Solidari-t” coffee and tea house at St Paul's, Rothesay featuring Damascus Road, local rock bands, slideshows, karoke, short films / music videos, taize, prayer. Bring canned food for the food bank, any money raised will go to PWRDF. Come to share our faith, build community and have a good time in a safe place on a Saturday night.
May 4, 3 p.m. Holocaust Memorial Observance at Sgoolai Israel Synagogue, Westmorland Street in Fredericton. The greater Fredericton community is invited by the Fredericton Jewish community to attend this annual observance. Keynote speaker is Esther Bem, a child survivor who was born in the former Yugoslavia and sheltered from the Nazis by the residents of a rural village in northern Italy. A reception will follow in the social hall.
May 5, 4 p.m. Companioned Spiritual Formation, Synod Office board room.
May 6, 1 p.m. Communications Committee, Synod Office board room.
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 6-8 Second Atlantic Canada Spring Training Institute for Church Leaders: Leading the Church through Change - in a changing environment, Mount St. Vincent University, Halifax. Led by Alban Institute church leadership consultants.
May 3, 6 p.m. Gospel music night with silent auction at St Clement's, 6865 Highway 102 (old Trans-Canada). Doors open at 6, music begins at 7. Good will offering at the door. Everyone welcome!!
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Every pledge, every gift, every contribution to the Faith for a Lifetime campaign is appreciated.
Peter Irish
Campaign Chair
Budding journalists and teachers
In the war-ravaged Beirut suburb of Ain al Remaneh, teenagers dream of becoming journalists and educators, thanks to a new computer lab provided by PWRDF partner IOCC (International Orthodox Christian Charities). The lab gives them some of the tools they need to realize their dreams. With support from PWRDF, IOCC has repaired and developed hundreds of public schools throughout Lebanon since 2001.
Find more 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.
****************************************May 9-12, Sacred and Secular in a Global Canada: Past, Present and Future, a conference at Huron University College (at The University of Western Ontario), London, ON.
May 10, 10:30 a.m. Task Force on Rural and Struggling Parishes, Christ Church (Parish) Church, Fredericton.
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 10, noon Open Camp at Camp Brookwood.
May 10, 5.30 p.m. A hip of beef dinner and auction at St. Luke's, Main Street at Lansdowne Avenue in Saint John. All in support of the Revs. Kara and Nelson Mejia's ministry in Roatan, Honduras. Tickets $20 per person available from the church office.
May 12, 7:30 p.m. The National Youth Choir of Canada, under the direction of Dr. Julian Wachner, director, in concert at Trinity Church, Saint John. Sponsored by the Saint John Chorale, tickets $15 ($5 for students) available from Chorale members and at the door.
May 17-19 Teens Encounter Christ weekend, St. Mark's, St. George.
Details and candidate application
May 17, 3-6 p.m. Annual lobster supper at St. Clement's Church, 6865 Highway 102 (old Trans-Canada). Two lobsters for $25 or a ham plate for $12. A good selection of pies too. Don't miss it!!
May 20 , 7 p.m. Camp Brookwood board meeting, St. James, Centreville.
May 21-25, Canadian Mothers' Union Conference on the Mt. Allison University Campus in Sackville. Special guest World Wide President Rosemary Kempsell will explore the conference theme Our Gifts to Give.
May 24, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. Camp Brookwood yard sale and early camp registrations all at the camp. Advance donations to the yard accepted at the camp until May. 20.
May 24-25 Alpha Equip and Refresh conference at Smythe Street Cathedral in Fredericton ––an opportunity to find out more about Alpha if it is new to you, show you how to run a course or provide ways to take your course to the next level. Registration $95 per person (discounts available for early birds, couples and groups of 3 or more).
June 7, Layreaders' Retreat Day with Bishop Claude Miller, St. George's Church, 100 Watson St., Saint John West. Find a map to the location on the Layreaders website. Register on-line today.
June 9-13, 8th annual Diocesan Clergy College at the Hugh John Flemming Conference Centre, Fredericton with Bishop Bill Hockin (preaching), the Rev. Donald E. Baustian (healing) , Dr. Michael Higgins (religion, culture and spirituality). Register on-line.
June 9-12 National Anglican Editors Association annual conference, Holiday Inn, Mactaquac.
June 14 , 10:30 a.m. Task Force on Rural and Struggling Parishes, Christ Church (Parish) Church, Fredericton.
June 15, 5 p.m. A Service of Dedication and Renewal, with Holy Eucharist, for the Cursillo Movement in the Diocese of Fredericton at Christ Church Cathedral. A shared meal and fellowship to follow (cold or finger foods only). Information from Marianna Stack (mlstack at nbnet.nb.ca), the Rev. Gordon Thompson (gordon.thompsonat anglican.nb.ca), the Rev. Christopher McMullen (christopher.mcmullen at anglican.nb.ca).
June 16 , 7 p.m. Camp Brookwood board meeting.
June 21, 9 a.m. Camp Brookwood camp cleaning.
June 24-27 2008 Atlantic Theological Conference at the University of King’s College, Halifax. Theme -- Christian Psychology: The Formation of the Soul. Featured speakers are Dr. Neil Robertson, King's College; Dr. Anthony Esolen, Providence College, Rhode Island; Dr. Jane Curran, Dalhousie University; and Dr. Steve Dowden, Brandeis University, Massachusetts. The opening night special lecture is The Soul in Paraphrase: A Tribute to Robert Crouse, given by Dr. Michael Treschow, UBC Okanagan. Information.
June 28, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Christian Education workshop at Kingston Parish Hall. Features an Introduction to the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, faciliated by Jane Moginot. $15 registration fee includes materials, lunch, and refreshments. All are welcome. Register by June 23 with Glenda Clark (glenda.clark at 3web.net). For more information, contact the Rev. Bonita LeBlanc (bjoyful at nb.aibn.com).
June 29, 11 a.m. Annual St. John the Baptist celebration at the chapel dedicated in his name at Chamcook. The Very Rev. John VanN. Wright, former Dean of Fredericton and then Victoria, and current chair of the Anglican Foundation, will preach. Reception to follow the service at the nearby Atlantic Salmon Federation, where Mr. Wright will speak for a few minutes on the work of the foundation.
July 31, 7 p.m. Camp Brookwood board meeting.
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>.
August 18, 7 p.m. Camp Brookwood board meeting.
Oct. 4, 10 a.m. Camp Brookwood close camp.
Sept. 15, 7 p.m. Camp Brookwood board meeting.
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.
Oct. 20 , 7 p.m. Camp Brookwood board meeting, St. James Centreville.
Nov. 17 , 7 p.m. Camp Brookwood board meeting, St. James Centreville.
Dec. 15 , 7 p.m. Camp Brookwood board meeting, St. James Centreville.
Jan. 19, 2009 , 7 p.m. Camp Brookwood board meeting, St. James Centreville.
Feb. 16 , 2009 , 7 p.m. Camp Brookwood AGM, St. James Centreville.
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Incumbent for shared ministry
The Bishop of British Columbia and the Comox-Nanaimo Presbytery of the United
Church of Canada seek to appoint an incumbent to the full-time shared ministry of the West Coast Mission/Long Beach Pastoral Charge. Details from <isecker at bc.anglican.ca>.
Writer wanted
Generation seeks editorial staff (age 18-16) for the National Anglican Youth Website. The seven-month contract position for 8-10 hours/week includes research, writing, soliciting content and maintaining currency with contemporary youth and faith issues. Position begins May 30.
Cathedral rector and dean for Edmonton
The Very Rev. Dr. Jane Alexander, diocesan administrator and bishop-elect of the Diocese of Edmonton, seeks:
* a rector for All Saints’ Cathedral, Edmonton, and a dean for the diocese;
* a rector for St. John the Divine, Onoway.
Contact her at <bishop at edmonton.anglican.ca> for complete profiles.
Rector for Diocese of Western Newfoundland
Bishop Percy Coffin seeks a rector for St. Mary the Virgin, starting July 1 (negotiable). A parish profile is available <dsown at nf.aibn.com>. Please apply by May 15.
Job listings for the Canadian church.
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Venables predicts end of Anglican Communion
by Anne Fletcher
Special to the Anglican Journal
April 29
Delta, B.C.: The South American primate who has welcomed dissenting Canadian Anglican parishes into his province says he sees the beginning of the end of the world-wide Anglican Communion.
Justice LaForme chosen to chair Truth and Reconciliation Commission
by Marites N. Sison
Anglican Journal
April 28
Justice Harry S. LaForme, an aboriginal Ontario Court of Appeal judge, has been appointed by the federal government to chair an independent commission that will hear the stories and promote public education about the 150-year legacy of the now-defunct Indian residential schools.
Order and chaos coming at 2008 Anglican-Lutheran worship conference
General Synod Web News
April 28
Standing in a sunlit church, the People's Gospel Choir of Montreal begin their song with slow formality. Then the tempo picks up, the piano rumbles, and the choristers dance and clap. One woman breaks loose in a kind of frenzy, boogying to and fro with her arms swaying.
The Synod of the Diocese of Athabasca is in communion with the ANiC and the Province of the Southern Cone.
Information from the diocese's website.
"To be awake to the needs of our times": a Q&A with Henriette Thompson
by Ali Symons
General Synod Web News
April 24
Excerpts from an interview with Henriette Thompson, new Director of Partnerships for General Synod
Two retired priests exchange simple vows in civil ceremony
by Louise Dickson
Canwest News Service/The Vancouver Sun
April 24, 2008
VICTORIA - With popping corks and tinkling glasses, laughter and tears, Ruth Pogson, 83, and Beth Aime, 79, exchanged simple loving vows Wednesday in the Island View nursing home.
Eleven clergy resign in New Westminster
by Solange De Santis
Anglican Journal
April 23
Eleven members of the clergy in the Vancouver-based diocese of New Westminster on April 21 resigned due to theological conflicts with the diocese and Bishop Michael Ingham, but said they intend to continue their parish ministry under the jurisdiction of an Anglican province in South America.
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Paul Jefferies' News From Uganda April 2008
21 April - VIM: Carolyn in Uganda: Before and After
21 April - VIM: Our Lutheran Partner: 8th month in Phnom Penh (PDF)
24 April - VIM: Photos from Carolyn's Adventure
****************************************Information about classic works of art inspired by stories in the Bible. Large online collection of biblical art.
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"I describe God's purpose in creation as bringing God's dream into reality. God's dream begins to come true as the drama of creation unfolds. I regard Jesus as the pinnacle of creation. His role is central to the Christian faith. What I bring to this unfulding drama is my particular and individual self. My role is not only to emulate and follow Jesus but, in doing so, to assist in making God's dream come even just a little closer to reality."
David M. Ponting
From Scarcity to Abundance (pp 54)
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Frustrated by the demands of and the damage to her toys caused by her younger brother, a four-year-old girl asked her mother: "Can we take him back now?"
"Oh my goodness, dear," replied the mother. "We can't return your brother, he is a gift from God.
"Oh I get it Mummy, "he must have got into God's stuff too."
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