Digest 2008-02-08 20 May 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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Bishop returns from sabbatical renewed and refreshed
My dear friends in Christ,
I want to share with you my thoughts and a brief reflection on my recent three month sabbatical. I must tell you that today I feel the same excitement and passion for ministry that I did when I was first ordained. Thank you for the opportunity to renew and refresh my spirit.
Generation 2008
The Diocese of Fredericton will be well represented at Generation 2008 in London, Ontario next month. Each diocese in the country receives funding for three delegates to attend the five-day gathering for anyone involved in youth ministries in the Anglican Church of Canada. Representing our diocese are Liz Harding, the diocesan director of Christian education, and two youth leaders, the Rev. Paul Ranson of Fredericton and Adam O’Brian of Saint John. Chris Ketch, a youth leader from Chatam, will also attend thanks to funding from his parish. The event takes place June 10-15 and is hosted by the Faculty of Theology, Huron University.
Register now for Choir School 2008
Rothesay Netherwood School
July 6-13, 8-17 years old
July 10-13, adult choristers
Sponsored by Huron University College and the Anglican Church of Canada
Aug. 10-20 for high school youth
A unique opportunity for young people to delve into what/how they believe/live out their spiritual lives, as well as what/how others believe/live out their spiritual lives. It's the program where young people are not treated like kids.
Find the brochure and registration information on the side bar called "2008/2009 info".
In order to receive the diocesan portion of support for this program, applicants need to be in touch with the diocesan youth action director George Porter (george.porter at anglican.nb.ca).
Please note, there will not be a university age program this year.
Human Rights Meeting in Fredericton
On May 30, Betty McNamara, Diocesan PWRDF Representative, will attend an informal meeting with the Southern Sudan Human Rights Commission (SSHRC), hosted by the New Brunswick Human Rights Commission as a member of Canadian Association of Statutory Human Rights Agencies (CASHRA) and in partnership with Rights and Democracy (International Centre for Human Rights and Democratic Development).The meeting is intended to provide an opportunity to build a long-term relationship in support of the SSHRC.
Check out the new and improved, colourful and informative Camp Brookwood website!
Camp Medley Open House
Spend Sunday afternoon, June 1, from 2 until 5 p.m. at Camp Medley. Take a picnic, tour the camp, meet some of the staff or just enjoy the beautiful surroundings. If your child is a first-time camper, a seasoned camper or is even just thinking about attending Camp Medley, don’t miss this wonderful opportunity to check things out.
Creating a Safer Church
This international Anglican Conference –– to consolidate existing work across the Anglican Communion, further secure safeguarding strategies, identify attainable goals for the future, and otherwise compliment the work of the Lambeth Conference in this field –– will be held July 18-20 in Woking, near London and Lambeth Palace. Contact the Rev. Pearl Luxon < safeguarding at methodistchurch.org.uk> or the Rev Canon Dr John Higgins <john_l_higgins at lineone.net> for more information.
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>.
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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
May 21 - 22 Office
May 23 - 25 Council of General Synod, Toronto
May 26 Bishop's Counsel
May 27 - 29 Office
May 31 Diocesan Council
June 1 Parish of Victoria (Sesquicentennial and Confirmation)
June 2 - 5 Office
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 25 RCL Lectionary Year A
Second Sunday after Pentecost (green)
Propers 357; Isaiah 49:8-16a; Psalm 131; 1 Corinthians 4:1-5; Matthew 6:24–34.
Preface of the Lord's Day.
Pray for the Angican Church of Korea, the Most. Rev. Francis Kyung Jo Park, Presiding Bishop of the Anglican Church of Korea and Bishop of Seoul, and the Rt. Rev. Paul Keun-Sang Kim, Bishop Coadjutor of Seoul.
Pray for the Anglican Communion.
Provincial Prayer Care
Diocesan Intercessions
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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: Thoughtful gifts for showers, weddings and graduations.
Anglican House: Graduation gifts, Bibles and cards in stock.
Closed Saturdays May 24 and 31. Beginning in June, Anglican House/Ten Thousand Villages is open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays.
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May 20 , 7 p.m. Camp Brookwood board meeting, St. James, Centreville.
May 21, 2 p.m. Clergy College planning meeting, Synod Office board room.
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 22, 2 p.m. Canon Seven Studies working group, Synod Office board room.
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 sale accepted at the camp until May. 20.
May 24, 8.30 a.m. to 12 noon Community yard and bake sale, St. Luke's Church Hall, corner of Metcalf and Lansdowne, Saint John.
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).
May 25, 2 - 4 p.m. Saint John area Cursillo Ultrea, Church of the Good Shepherd, 668 Manawagonish Rd., Saint John West. An uplifting afternoon of music, sharing, inspiration and encouragement. Come and bring a friend.
May 26, 10 a.m. Bishop's Counsel, Synod Office board room.
May 27, 2 p.m. Synod Planning committee meeting, Synod Office board room.
May 27, 4:30 p.m. Finance Committee meeting, Synod Office board room.
May 27, 7:30 p.m. Brian Doerksen and Band in concert at Kings Valley Wesleyan Church, Quispamsis. Tickets $20 advance (on-line and at the Baptist Bookroom in Saint John), $25 the door.
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As of April 15 our unofficial campaign total is approximately $662,655 with $337,345 to go. That's up $42,857 since December 31, 2007. And that's $14,957 ahead of where we were this time last year.
Since the appearance of the campaign article the March NB Anglican, we have received approximately $5,985. That's approximately $1,000 a week over the following six week period.
We need to reach our $1million goal in order to provide Camp Brookwood with the $90,000 we promised them from the campaign to help refurbish their infrastructure. Much of that will be needed this summer. We also need $247,345 to pay down the loan we took out to finish the new main hall at Camp Medley.
If you have yet to send in your envelope from the March issue of the NB Anglican, why not do it now?
I wish to thank you again for your continued support and I look forward to receiving some more mail.
God Bless and let's keep the camps programs in our prayers as the summer approaches.
Peter Irish
Campaign Chair
Simon Chambers appointed justgeneration.ca facilitator
The Primate's World Relief and Development Fund (PWRDF) is pleased to announce that Simon Chambers has joined the staff as justgeneration.ca facilitator.
Simon, of Toronto, will be a vibrant member of the Public Engagement team, responsible for the youth initiative for those between the ages of 16 and 30. He will animate an energetic Youth Council, develop resources that have a youthful flair, and oversee the justgeneration.ca website. He will work with a broad youth network across the denomination through speaking engagements, workshops and other activities to tell the PWRDF story across the country.
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.
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May 29-June 1 Regional PWRDF meeting, St. Mary's, Glace Bay, Cape Breton.
May 30 & 31 (Newsboys’) Paul Colman: Unplugged in New Brunswick! Two solo performances, Friday, May 30 in Fredericton at the Capital Community Church, 71 Downing Street (459-5054), and Saturday, May 31 in Moncton at Glad Tidings Church, 2460 Mountain Road (858-1016 ). Both concerts begin at 7 p.m. Advance tickets $13 ($11 each for groups of 10 or more), day of the event ticket price $15.
May 31 Sixth annual All Saints’ salmon barbecue with fiddleheads served in the Medley Room of All Saints' Church, 150 Crock’s Point Road, Keswick Ridge. Baked potatoes, baby carrots, dessert, coffee & tea and roast beef for those who don't want salmon are all on the menu. Reservations are required for sittings at 4, 5:15 and 6:30 p.m. (Call either Lois Poore/363-4229 or Eugene Price/363-4463.) Dinners $12 per person with $5 half-portions for children under 12.There will also be a craft and bake table.
May 31 7 - 10 p.m. St. Luke's Gala in the Vale in St. Luke's basement, Temperance Vale (Parish of Prince William, Dumfries, Queensbury and Southampton). The evening includes music, a dessert buffet and an auction featuring home baked goods, stained glass, wood working and many more items. Neville Delong is auctioneer, doors open at 6, entrance is $5 per person.
June 1, 2-5 p.m. Camp Medley Open House. Take a picnic, tour the camp, meet some of the staff or just enjoy the beautiful surroundings. If your child is a first-time camper, a seasoned camper or is even just thinking about attending Camp Medley, don’t miss this wonderful opportunity to check things out.
June 2, 8 p.m. The Saint John Men's Chorus in concert at Grace Presbyterian Church,101 Coburg Street, Saint John (formerly the Church of St. John and St.Stephen). Tickets $12 in advance, $15 at the door. Advance tickets from David Shoots, Bookseller, 40 Coburg St.
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 7, 8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. Prevention and Response Involving Sexual Misconduct (PRISM) Workshop, Parish of Grand Manan. Register on-line.
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. – noon Barbecue/yard sale/car wash at Saint James Lakewood, 2000 Loch Lomond Rd. Saint John in support of its 2009 Mission to Roatan, Honduras.
June 21, 9 a.m. Camp Brookwood camp cleaning.
June 22, 2:30 p.m. Cemetery Service, St. Peter's Church, Upham.
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 3, 7:30 p.m. Cantores Celestes Women's Choir of Toronto conducted by Saint John native Kelly Galbraith, presents The Circle Never Ends … Music from Gospel, Celtic, African and the very best of the classical choral traditions, at All Saints Church in St. Andrews. This concert is a fundraiser for the Minister's Island Restoration Project. Tickets are $20 and available at the door.
July 4, 12:10 noon Cantores Celestes, joined by Fredericton musicians on violin, double bass, and organist Virginia Leiter, will present music by Frances Poulenc and Paul Halley at Christ Church Cathedral in Fredericton. This concert is a fundraiser for the Cathedral Music Programme. Admission is free, a free will offering is appreciated.
July 5, 8 p.m. Cantores Celestes Women's Choir of Toronto, with local Saint John singers Tracy Friars and Christopher Lane, will feature music by Stephen Hatfield, Faure, Verdi and Tchaikovsky at the Imperial Theatre in Saint John. Tickets are $18 (plus a $2 surcharge) and are available at the Imperial box office. This is a fundraiser for Opera New Brunswick.
July 6-13 Diocesan Choir School, Rothesay Netherwood School. Junior choristers sing all week, adult choristers join them July 10-13. Register on-line today.
July 18-20 Creating a Safer Church, an international Anglican Conference to consolidate existing work across the Anglican Communion, further secure safeguarding strategies, identify attainable goals for the future, and otherwise compliment the work of the Lambeth Conference in this field. It will be held in Woking, near London and Lambeth Palace. Contact the Rev. Pearl Luxon < safeguarding at methodistchurch.org.uk> or the Rev Canon Dr John Higgins <john_l_higgins at lineone.net> for more information.
July 21, 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) workshop, St. Mark's, Parish of St. George. Register on-line.
Sept. 20. 9"30 a.m. - 3 p.m. PRISM (Prevention and Response Involving Sexual Misconduct) workshop, St. George's, Parish of Bathurst. Register on-line.
Oct 18 Diocesan PWRDF workshop, Trinity Church, Sussex.
Oct. 20 , 7 p.m. Camp Brookwood board meeting, St. James Centreville.
Nov. 17 , 7 p.m. Camp Brookwood board meeting, St. James Centreville.
Nov. 25, 12:30 p.m. ACW Christmas Bazaar, Christ Church (Parish) Church, Fredericton.
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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Bishop Jane Alenander of Edmonton invites applications from full-time clergy interested in serving in St. John the Divine, Onoway, which is about a 45 minute drive from Edmonton. The closing datefor applications is extended to May 30. For a parish profile contact the bishop (bishop at edmonton.anglican.ca).
British Columbia parish
Bishop Gordon Light of the Anglican Parishes of the Central Interior seeks a full-time incumbent for the Parish of St. Timothy’s in 100 Mile House, BC. Interested clergy may request a parish profile by e-mail (apci-occice at telus.net). Applications will be received until August 1.
Alberta appointments
The Diocese of Edmonton invites applications from clergy interested in serving full-time in a rural setting in northwestern Alberta:
* St. Philip’s, Westlock (50% time);
* St. Mary Abbots, Barrhead: (50% time);
* St. Peter’s, Lac La Nonne.
Acquire parish profiles from or send applications (by May 29) to
(bishop at edmonton.anglican.ca).
Executive Director
The Christian Council for Reconciliation (CCR) seeks a part-time executive director to assist in the provision of services to prisoners and prisoners’ families. A detailed description of the position, skills and competencies required as well as an outline of duties and responsibilities is on the web page. Resumes may be forwarded in confidence to <springhouse atns.sympatico.ca>.
Incumbents for Nova Scotia and PEI
In accordance with Canon 25, Bishop Sue Moxley of the Diocese of Nova Scotia and PEI invites applications for the following positions:
Rector, New London, P.E.I.
Rector, Stewiacke & Shubenacadie
Application and resume forms are available from Miss Kelly Appleton <bishopsoffice at nspeidiocese.ca>. Application deadline May 25.
Job listings for the Canadian church.
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Narnia film long on action, short on faith
by John Arkelian
Anglican Journal
May 20
At the opening of Prince Caspian, the second book in the seven-book Chronicles of Narnia series, the inhabitants of C.S. Lewis’ fantastical world have been bereft of the actual, physical presence of the Lord for a very long time.
Harare bishop excommunicated as persecution of Anglicans continues
Anglican Communion News Service
May 20
The controversial former bishop of Harare, Nolbert Kunonga, has been officially excommunicated, thereby stripping him of his ability to function as a cleric in the Anglican Church.
Archbishop of Canterbury awards Lambeth Degrees
Anglican Communion News Service
May 20
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, is to award ten Lambeth Degrees this summer. The Lambeth Degree is a real academic award. The candidates are exempted from the requirement to sit an examination: the awards are made on merit in recognition of their contribution to religious, academic and public life.
Rome welcomes New Director for Anglican Centre
Anglican Communion News Service
May 20
In the splendour of the Church of Santa Maria Sopa Minerva, Rome, the Very Revd David Richardson, former Dean of Melbourne, (Australia) was installed and blessed as the new Director of the Anglican Centre in Rome (ACR) on 7 May 2008. He also will serve as the Archbishop of Canterbury's personal representative to the Holy See (The Vatican and the Pope). The use of this church, where the sacred remains of St Catherine of Siena rest, is the titular church of Cardinal Cormac Murphy O'Connor of Westminster, and was offered to the Anglicans for this special service.
Anglican - Lutheran International Commission Communique
Anglican Communion News Service
MAY 20
The Third Anglican - Lutheran International Commission (ALIC) held its third meeting at Chennai, India, between 28 April and 5 May 2008, under the co-chairmanship of the Most Reverend Fred Hiltz, Primate of Canada, and of Reverend Dr. Cameron Harder, Lutheran Theological Seminary, Saskatoon, Canada, in the absence of Bishop Thomas Nyiwé, Cameroon, who was unable to attend.
Interim editor appointed for Anglican Journal
General Synod Web News
May 15
Keith Knight, a former communications director for the Presbyterian Church in Canada has been appointed interim editor of the Anglican Journal, the Anglican Church of Canada's independent newspaper.The appointment, announced to Journal staff by Communications and Information Resources director Vianney (Sam) Carriere, follows the resignation of Leanne Larmondin, who has been editor for five years.
McGill buys Anglican Diocesan Theological College
Church school plans to continue to use part of neo-Gothic structure
by Alan Hustak
Montreal Gazette
May 15
McGill University has bought the Anglican Diocesan Theological College for an undisclosed amount. "The sale price is between us and McGill University," college principal John Simons said yesterday. "But all things shall one day be revealed."
Church planning to defy Lutheran bishop and ordain gay married man
by Jered Stuffco for The Canadian Press
Globe & Mail
May 15, 2008
TORONTO -- Despite stern warnings from a leading Canadian bishop, a Southern Ontario congregation will test the limits of its parent organization this week when it becomes the first Lutheran church in Canada to ordain a married gay man.
Primate’s Fund seeking donations for China earthquake relief
by Marites N. Sison
Anglican Journal
May 14
The Primate’s World Relief and Development Fund (PWRDF) is accepting donations for victims of the earthquake that struck China on May 12, killing an estimated 15,000 people and leaving thousands more trapped in mounds of debris.
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Updated: History of Statements and Resolutions about Homosexuality
Updated: Ecumenical Shared Ministries Handbook
Council of the North Spring 2008 Newsletter [PDF]
Updated: Printable staff directory [PDF]
Truth and Reconciliation commissioners announced, work to begin June 1
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"Teaching children about stewardship begins at home. Nothing that we do in the parish to educate children about stewardship will be sustainable if parents are not modelling the life of stewardship and intentionally finding teachable moments to instruct their children on stewardship fundamentals."
David M. Ponting
From Scarcity to Abundance (pp 59)
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A burglar broke into a house one night. He shined his flashlight around, looking for valuables. He picked up a CD player to place in his sack, when a strange, disembodied voice echoed from the dark saying, 'Jesus is watching you.'
He nearly jumped out of his skin, clicked his flashlight off, and froze.
When he heard nothing more after a bit, he shook his head and continued. Just as he pulled the stereo out so he could disconnect the wires, clear as a bell he heard, 'Jesus is watching you.'
Freaked out, he shined his light around frantically, looking for the source of the voice. Finally, in the corner of the room, his flashlight beam came to rest on a parrot.
'Did you say that?' he hissed at the parrot.
'Yep,' the parrot confessed, then squawked, 'I'm just trying to warn you that Jesus is watching you'
The burglar relaxed. 'Warn me, huh? Who in the world are you?'
'Moses,' replied the bird.
'Moses?' the burglar laughed. 'What kind of people would name a bird Moses?'
'The kind of people that would name a Rottweiler Jesus.'
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* Send an e-mail to: rumors-subscribe@joinhands.com
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