Digest 2008-02-10 03 June 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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Local rep on CFGB board
Through the Primate’s World Relief and Development Fund (PWRDF), the Rev. Marian Lucas Jefferies of Public Landing and the Parish of Upham was recently appointed to a three-year term on the board of the Canadian Foodgrains Bank. The Anglican Church of Canada, through PWRDF, became a member of CFGB in June 2007.
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Urgent camp needs;
Nurses or paramedics for Camp Medley. The position includes an honorarium and children of the nurse/paramedic may attend camp at no charge.
Chaplains for Camp Brookwood. A shower was recently installed in the chaplain's quarters.
Integrity Fredericton Fall Symposium
Reserve Oct. 18 for a fall symposium on the understanding of human sexuality, focusing on the homosexual orientation. Acknowledged experts will present the latest research and findings on the scriptural, historical, psychological and pastoral understanding of human sexuality, focusing on the homosexual orientation. Leaders of this one day event to be held on the University of New Brunswick campus in Fredericton include the Rev. Andrew Asbil of the Church of the Redeemer, Toronto; Canon Ronald Stevenson of Fredericton, Chancellor of General Synod; UNB psychology professor Dr. Sandra Byers of Fredericton; the Rev. Keith Howlett, rector of Oromocto and Maugerville; and Diocesan Bishop Claude Miller. The $25 per person registration fee includes lunch and symposium costs. Registration information to follow. The symposium is hosted by the Fredericton branch of Integrity Canada, a national network of chapters, members, and friends working toward the full inclusion of gay and lesbian people in the life and ministry of the Anglican Church of Canada.
The 2008 Atlantic Theological Conference
Christian Psychology: The Formation of the Soul is the theme of the Atlantic Theological Conference at the University of King's College in 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 special opening night lecture by Dr. Michael Treschow, UBC Okanagan, is The Soul in Paraphrase: A Tribute to Robert Crouse.
Are you a woman caring for a family member with dementia or Alzheimer's?
Nurse researchers at the University of New Brunswick are interested in learning about how the health of women caregivers is affected by their past relationship with the family member, and by obligation. They are seeking women to take part in a series of four short telephone surveys over the course of nine months. These will be scheduled at your convenience, and you will receive $20 per survey. All your answers will be confidential, and you may choose to withdraw from the study at any time. Further information is available at (health at unb.ca).
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Capt. Rob Marsh's appointment to ministry and pastoral oversight as interim officer-in-charge in the Parish of Musquash is extended for an indefinate period.
Bishop Edward Salmon of the Diocese of South Carolina will address the August 25-27 Clergy College. His topic is Growing the Church: The Role of the Clergy in Congregational Growth.
Please join me in a prayer for continued blessings to diocesan clergy, active and retired, who recently celebrated significant ordination anniversaries on May 30:
Lloyd Lake - 60 years a deacon;
John Sharpe, Garth Maxwell and Stuart Allan - 35 years priests.
Camp Brookwood is in need of summer camp chaplains. Clergy interested in spending a week at the camp please contact Chris Hayes (chris.hayes at anglican.nb.ca).
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
June 3 - 5 Office
Open incumbencies
Bright
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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June 8 RCL Lectionary Year A
Fourth Sunday after Pentecost (green)
Propers 360; Genesis 12:1-9; Psalm 33:1-12; Romans 4:13-25; Matthew 9:9–13, 18-26.
Preface of the Lord's Day.
Pray for La Iglesia Anglicana de Mexico, the Most. Rev. Carlos Touche-Porter, Presiding Bishop of La Iglesia Anglicana de Mexico and Bishop of Mexico.
Pray for the Anglican Communion.
Provincial Prayer Care
Diocesan Intercessions
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Resource Centre
Our Diocesan Resource Centre, located upstairs at Anglican House in Saint John, is a great source of material for use in a Vacation Bible School. You will find a number of Anglican Learning Centres, some in the form of kits with ideas for supplementary material, games and crafts to fit several themes including – The Church Building – Prayer – What is the Bible? – All Saints – Baptism – The Eucharist. There are also videos and DVDs of Bible stories to enhance VBS.
The Resource Centre also contains a number of wonderful Christian books which would make good summer reading. Items Are shipped to you free of charge, and you are responsible for their return. Call Cathy or Gwen, 506/693-2295, for help or browse the collection.
Men and Women Using Their Gifts for the Great Commissiong
Sponsored by Christians for Biblical equality
July 18–20, 2008
Toronto Airport Marriott
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: Save 15% on all in-stock graduation books and related gifts until June 7.
Anglican House/Ten Thousand Villages … open Saturdays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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June 3, 3 p.m. Human Resources Committee, Synod Office board room.
June 5, 2 p.m. Synod Planning Committee, Synod Office board room.
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 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Camp work day at Brookwood. Please bring tools, paint brushes, rollers, paint trays, shovels, rakes, chain saws and a bag lunch.
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 10 - 15 Generation 2008: National Anglican Youth Ministry Leaders' Forum, London, Ontario.
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With the generous donation of $5,000 from the Parish of Fredericton and several other smaller donations, our unofficial campaign total as of May 9th, 2008 is $667,875 with $332,125 to go. That’s up $48,077 since December 31, 2007.
We need to reach our One Million Dollar Goal to provide Camp Brookwood with the $90,000 we promised them from the campaign in order to help refurbish their infrastructure. Much of that will be needed this summer. And we need $242,125 to pay down the loan we took out to finish the new main hall at Camp Medley.
As Camp Medley and Camp Brookwood get ready for their summer programs, I ask that you keep the camp directors and staff in your prayers and don't forget about our Capital Campaign to provide the infrstructure to keep the camps safe and welcoming places.
Peter Irish
Campaign Chair
Burma Cyclone & Sichuan, China Earthquake Relief Funds
To date, PWRDF has released $10,000 to ACT International for use by Amity Foundation in China, a member of ACT International, and $30,000 to ACT International for use by local organizations in Burma. We have recently received revised information from the government about matching donations from individual Canadians to the two above emergencies. Please check our website for specific information, but note that funds will only be matched for donations received between the following dates:
Burma Cyclone Relief Fund - May 2 - June 13
Sichuan Earthquake Relief Fund - May 12 - June 23.
Despite lack of humanitarian access and logistical challenges, members of ACT International were early in getting resources through to local organizations, providing clean water, emergency food and non-food items to more than 100,000 people in Myanmar.
PWRDF is concerned that donations have been slow to trickle in. It is impossible to quantify the extent of human suffering in these most recent disasters, so we look forward to your financial gifts that enable us to provide assistance as requested by ACT International. To read more about the magnitude of the emergencies please check our website story.
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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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. Memorial Service with speaker Bud Belyea, 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.
June 29, 7 p.m. The Cambridge Kiwanis Boys' Choir and Young Men's Chorus present a concert of sacred and secular choral music, at St. Paul's Church, Rothesay. A Free-will offering will be taken in support of the Diocese of Fredericton Choir School. The Choir will also lead the music at the church’s 10 a.m service of Holy Eucharist the same day.
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 Integrity Fredericton Fall Symposium on the understanding of human sexuality, focusing on the homosexual orientation. Registration $25, registration information to follow.
Oct 18 Diocesan PWRDF workshop, Trinity Church, Sussex.
Oct. 20 , 7 p.m. Camp Brookwood board meeting, St. James Centreville.
Nov. 8, 11 a.m. St. Peter's ACW (Fredericton) annual Christmas bazaar and chicken casserole luncheon. Luncheon tickets $7 at the door, 2385 Woodstock Road. Bazaar tables include crafts, knitting and sewing, baking, candy, preserves and white elephant.
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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The Diocese of Central Newfoundland seeks:
A part-time priest-in-charge for the small Parish of Buchans (three points) and its committed, faithful core of lay leadership;
A rector for the Parish of Burin (three points) with strong lay leadership and a community with a regional hospital ;
A rector for the rebounding Parish of Harbour Breton (four points) in a community with an excellent school system and hospital;
A rector for the strong and vibrant Parish of Lewisporte (three points), a modern community with an excellent school system;
A rector for the vibranr Parish of Twillingate (five points) with committed lay leadership and a wonderful spirit of cooperation among the congregations.
All positions begin September 1.
Send inquiries and/expressions of interest (by June 17) to Bishop David Torraville, (bishopcentral at nfld.net.)
The Bishop of British Columbia seeks to appoint a rector to the Parish of St. Andrew, Sidney, just north of Victoria. Its Neighbours Lunch Ministry serves more than 125 people a week, it also has ministries for home care and shut-ins, drama and pastoral care. The pastoral care team includes the rector, a half-time deacon, and part-time secretary, musician, and verger. Information from (isecker at bc.anglican.ca).
Nova Scotia parish
Bishop Sue Moxley of the Diocese of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island seeks applications for rector of St. George's Church, New Glasgow. Deadline for applications is June 27. Profile, application and résumé forms are available from (bishopsoffice at nspeidiocese.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.
Job listings for the Canadian church.
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Yukon diocese unable to elect new bishop
by Solange De Santis
Angican Journal
June 2
Members of the diocese of the Yukon, meeting in Whitehorse on May 31, failed to elect a new bishop, and Archbishop Terrence Buckle said he would postpone his retirement and remain in office.
Churches ‘rejoice’ at pending residential schools apology
Primate urges government to consult with First Nations
by Art Babych
June 2
Ottawa Archbishop Fred Hiltz, primate (national archbishop) of the Anglican Church of Canada, says the Canadian churches “rejoice” that Prime Minister Stephen Harper plans to make the long-awaited apology to victims of abuse in residential schools on June 11.
Chambers brings youth ministry experience to justgeneration.ca
by PWRDF
June 2
The Primate’s World Relief and Development Fund recently appointed Simon Chambers as the justgeneration.ca facilitator. After a few days on the job in PWRDF’s national office, communications director Keith Knight asked him a few questions about the position.
Journal writer named editor of Episcopal Life Media
Journal staff
May 30
Solange De Santis, who has been a staff writer for the Anglican Journal since February 2000, on May 30 announced her resignation effective June 27.
Anglican Journal writer named editor of Episcopal Life Media
by Ali Symons
General Synod Web
MAY 30, 2008 -- Solange De Santis, a staff writer at the Anglican Journal, has been named editor of Episcopal Life Media, an integrated system of web, print, and broadcast communication for the Episcopal Church of the United States. As editor, Ms. De Santis will plan and shape online and in-print content, and will provide editorial leadership for the Episcopal Life monthly newspaper.
B.C. court sides with diocese in dispute over access to church
by Solange De Santis
Anglican Journal
May 30
A British Columbia Supreme Court justice on May 28 ruled that a group of dissident parishioners at Victoria’s St. Mary of the Incarnation, Metchosin, diocese of British Columbia, may not have exclusive use of the church building while the question of ownership is being decided.
Anglicans invited to reflect on what 'we're called to be and do'
Journal staff
May 30
Anglicans across Canada will be invited to “help shape the mission priorities” for 2010 to 2019 of General Synod, the governing body of the Anglican Church of Canada, by participating in a voluntary, congregation-based Lenten study next year. The study will allow participants to share their vision for their church’s work.
Cooperative, practical mission the goal of Anglican-Lutheran conversations
Ali Symons
General Synod Web
MAY 30, 2008 -- Anglicans and Lutherans are smack dab in the middle of a discussion that aims to improve their work in tangible ways around the globe. This conversation is the five-year Anglican-Lutheran International Commission (ALIC), and it had its third annual meeting April 28 to May 5 in hot and bustling Chennai, India. Anglican Church of Canada Primate, Archbishop Fred Hiltz, serves as the commission's co-chair, and the Rev. Canon Alyson Barnett-Cowan, Director of Faith, Worship, and Ministry at General Synod, is a consultant. Sixteen other ministers and academics serve on ALIC.
Algoma's Bishop Ferris to retire in fall
by Solange De Santis
Anglican Journal
May 29
Bishop Ronald Ferris of the northern Ontario diocese of Algoma, who also served as bishop of the Yukon, said he intends to retire, effective Sept. 30, 2008.
Church records $777,000 deficit
Residential schools refund prevents much larger loss
by Marites N. Sison
Anglican Journal
May 28
The national office of the Anglican Church of Canada has reported a deficit for the fifth straight year in 2007, with a shortfall of $777,195; the amount is $290,768 more than the loss recorded in 2006 at $486,427.
Young supporter runs for relief effort
by PWRDF
May 27
Liam Olsen, 8, of St. Anne's Anglican Church in Steveston (Richmond), B.C. announced to the congregation on May 18 that he would run five kilometers and raise funds in support of the relief effort in China and Myanmar (Burma).
Primate urges Harper to consult with AFN
May 26, 2008 -- Archbishop Fred Hiltz, Primate of the Anglican Church of Canada, and National Indigenous Bishop Mark MacDonald have written the Prime Minister urging the government to consult with native people before making an apology for residential schools.
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June Info! News from General Synod online
28 May - FAQ: Abbreviations, Acronyms, Initialisms and Jargon
27 May - Partnership with the Episcopal Church of Brazil: Where does the money go?
27 May - VIM: The Flame trees are blooming [PDF]
Theological Students International Internship: 2008 first letters home
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"Record children's offerings and give them regular statements along with the adults', regardless of the amount they contribute. If the cost of keeping the records and generating the statements exceeds the amount of the contribution, so what? This is an investment in formation that is well worth the cost."
David M. Ponting
From Scarcity to Abundance (pp 62)
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A rector included a cautionary tale about the lifestyles of worms in his sermon.
She said: "Four worms were placed in four separate jars, one full of alcohol, one full of cigarette smoke, a third full of chocolate syrup and the last full of good clean soil. At the conclusion of her sermon she reported the following results: The worms in the alcohol, cigarette smoke and chocolate sauce were all dead.
"What can we learn from this ?" she asked.
A young man sitting at the back of the church raised his hand and said: "If you drink, smoke and eat chocolate, you won't have worms!"
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