Digest 2008-03-02 August 5, 2008

IN THIS ISSUE:

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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DIOCESAN NEWS

Bishop Inspired by Lambeth

By Ana Watts

“There is no substitute for face to face even when discussing difficult questions.” Bishop Claude Miller came to that conclusion at the Lambeth Conference, a once-a-decade event hosted by the Archbishop of Canterbury. “What a privilege to be the diocesan bishop at this time in the church's history, not only in our diocese but around the world.”
Read the full story.

Your opinion counts in anthem challenge

Ice Time – composed by Michael Capon, is the perfect name for a new theme song for CBC’s Hockey Night in Canada. Take a listen to it on the CBC anthem challenge website and give it a good rating – you could help to make it the winning submission.

“Listener feedback counts,” says Michael. “And feel free to pass the link on to others who might like to vote.”

A long-time and very successful former organist and choir director at Christ Church Cathedral in Fredericton, Michael and his wife Ellen moved to Toronto a few years ago where he assumed yet another challenging church organist position. Clearly he also continues to compose.

Good luck in the challenge, Michael!

Do you really care about the environment?

Register today for the 2008 TD Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup of rivers, lakes, streams, wetlands and ocean shorelines. It’s one of the largest direct action environmental events in Canada.

Please note:

E News is published monthly in July and August. The next edition of E News will appear Sept. 2 and it will resume weekly publication at that time.

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FROM THE BISHOP'S OFFICE

Episcopal Announcments

An up-to-date list of diocesan appointments and announcements.

Temporal Transactions

An up-to-date list of property transactions within the diocese.

Bishop's Itinerary
August 25-27 Clergy Conference

Clergy Anniversaries

July 17 The Rev. Anthony Kwaw, 25th anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood

Announcements

The Rev. Canon Elaine Hamilton began a five-week leave from the parishes of Prince William, Dumfries, Queensbury and Southampton on August 1.

Mr. Kevin Cross (Episcopal Divinity School), Mr. Michael Caines (Wycliffe College), and Mr. Dick Black (Wycliffe College) will be ordained to the (transitional) diaconate at Christ Church Cathedral in Fredericton on Saturday, Sept. 20 at 4 p.m.

Appointments

The Rev. Leo Martin is appointed to the Board of Governors of the Atlantic School of Theology in Halifax.

Mr. Dick Black was appointed theological student-in-training to the Parish of Salisbury and Havelock, effective July 1. He is under the supervision of the Rev. Brent Ham, Parish of Riverview.

The Rev. Captain David Edwards, rector of the Parish of St. Mark, Saint John, was appointed Archdeacon of Saint John effective Aug. 1. Coallation will follow in the fall.

Archdeacon Stuart Allen (retired) was appointed priest-in-charge of the Parish of Quispamsis, effective Aug. 1.

Ms. Kym Vessey is appointed lay pastoral assistant in the Parish of Quispamsis under Archdeacon Allen effective Sept. 1.

The Rev. Jasmine Chandra is appointed assistant curate in the Parish of Rothesay, effective Sept. 1. She is a graduate of Wycliffe College and currently serves as director of Camp Brookwood.

The Rev. Terence Chandra is appointed priest-in-charge of the Parish of Simonds on a half-time basis for a two-year term, effective Oct. 1.He currently serves the Paraish of Andover.

Condolences

Our prayers are with the family of Robert Ramey, especially his daughter Cathy Ramey of Anglican House and her husband the Rev. Canon Alvin Westgate of Millidgeville in Saint John.

Open incumbencies
Bright (Archdeacon John Sharpe, Interim)

Denmark

Fredericton Junction (Bishop George Lemmon, Interim)

McAdam

Musquash (Capt. Rod Marsh, Interim)

Quispamsis(Archdeacon Stuart Allen, Interim)

Saint John (Trinity Church) (Canon Wally Corey, Interim)

The Tobique

Upper Kennebecasis (Canon George Akerley, Interim)

The Nominating Committee currently invites nominations for the following positions:

Diocesan / Synod Nominating Committee Chair
Synod Worship Committee Chair
Synod Technical Support Committee Chair
Synod Agenda Committee Chair
Diocesan Communications Committee Chair

Diocesan Council (Archdeaconry of Saint John cleric member)

See the current listing of Diocesan Roles, Elections and Appointments on the diocesan web site.

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READINGS AND INTERCESSIONS

RCL Lectionary (Year A)
August 10

Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 19) (Green)

Propers 372; Genesis 37:1-4, 12-28; Psalm 105:1-6, 16-22, 45c; Romans 10:5-15; Matthew 14:22-33; Preface of the Lord's Day.

Cycles of Prayer

Pray for the Church of the Province of South East Asia, the Most. Rev. Dr. John Chew, Archbishop of South East Asia and Bishop of Singapore.

August 17

Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 20) (Green)

Propers 374; Genesis 45:1-15; Psalm 133; Romans 11:1-2a, 29-32; Matthew 15:(10-20), 21-28; Preface of the Lord's Day.

Cycles of Prayer

Pray for the Church of South India (United), the Most Rev. Badda Peter Sugandhar, Moderator, Church of South India and Bishop of Medak.

August 24

Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 21) (Green)

Propers 375; Exodus 1:8 to 2:10; Psalm 124; Romans 12:1-8; Matthew 16:13-20; Preface of the Lord's Day.

Cycles of Prayer

Pray for the Anglican Church of Southern Africa, the Most Rev. Njoongonkulu Winston Hugh Ndungane, Archbishop of Capetown.

August 31

Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 22) (Green)

Propers 377; Exodus 3:1-15; Psalm 105:1-6, 23-36; Romans 12:9-21; Matthew 16:21-28; Preface of the Lord's Day.

Cycles of Prayer

Pray for Oglesia Anglicana del Cono Sur de America, the Most Rev. Gregory James Venables, Presiding Bishop of the Southern Cole and Bishop of Argentina.

The Anglican Cycle of Prayer
Provincial Prayer Care
Diocesan Intercessions

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RESOURCES

Calling all wardens

Being a church warden can be a challenge, even in the best of times. It is an even greater challenge these days as of weakening attendance, increased expenses and fewer dollars to support ministry. So the Parish Support and Development Committee of Diocesan Council invites you to a day of listening, learning and discussion on these very topics on Saturday, Nov. 8 at Christ Church (Parish) Church in Fredericton. Pre-register today with Maureen Vail < maureen.vail at gmail.com>.

Changes made to legislative documents

(Constitution, Canons and Red Book) on July 17 are available on-line.

Half-Price Sale at Camp Brookwood

Campers 8-16 years old are welcome the week of August 10-18 for half the regular camp price -- that's $90 (plus $5 for a camp t-shirt if you want one). Contact Jasmine today to book your bunk -- 506-392-6401.

Leading through Anxiety, Conflict and Change

is the focus of the Atlantic School of Theology (AST) Best Practices Institute 2008-09. Internationally respected congregational systems consultant Peter Steinke, author of best-selling books including Congregational Leadership in Anxious Times: Being Calm and Courageous No Matter What, is this year’s featured expert and will conduct the opening workshop Sept. 26 & 27. Janet Marshall, senior consultant with Potentials East, and a local expert on congregational change, will facilitate the intensive weekend and the full year cohort.

The Best Practices Institute offers AST graduates and other church leaders sustained professional learning opportunities, collaborative interaction with colleagues, and world-class leadership both on-campus and at a distance. Details at <astbestpractices at hotmail.com>.

Clergy Preaching Workshop

Bishop Bill Hockin will lead a workshop on preaching for clergy at St. Margaret’s Church in Fredericton on Oct. 1. He will review his own sermon preparation method and then lead the clergy in a discussion of gospel readings (Revised Common Lectionary) appointed for three Sundays during October and November. All clergy are welcome. Register with Canon Albert Snelgrove <albertsn at nb.sympatico.ca>.

Excellence in Preaching

Wesley Memorial United Church invites Maritime preachers to submit a sermon on the theme “Journeying into God’s Future” for entry in its Maritime Prize for Excellence in Preaching competition. Deadline for submission of an audio cassette accompanied by a manuscript is noon on Monday, Oct. 27. The prize is $500. For further details contact <office at wesleymemorialuc.ca>.

ANGLICAN HOUSE

TEN THOUSAND VILLAGES

DIOCESAN RESOURCE CENTRE

116 Princess Street

Saint John E2L 1K4

angbk at nbnet.nb.ca

Regular hours: Mondady through friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Anglican House is closed for inventory Wednesday, August 6 and Thursday, August 7 and will resume regular store hours on Friday, August 8.

Ten Thousand Villages remains open for business as usual during the Anglican House inventory.

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THE CURRENT CALENDAR

Aug. 5, noon - 3:30 p.m., 5 – 8:30 p.m. Blood Donor clinic in Fredericton at the STU Conference Centre (formerly Keddy’s), Forest Hill Road. For information or to book an appointment, call 1-888-2 DONATE (1-888-236-6283.)

Aug. 6, 1:30 – 4 p.m., 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. Blood Donor clinic in Fredericton at the STU Conference Centre (formerly Keddy’s) on Forest Hill Road. For information or to book an appointment, call 1-888-2 DONATE (1-888-236-6283.)

Aug. 8, 9 a.m. – noon Blood Donor clinic in Oromocto at the Maritime Club, CFB Gagetown. For information or to book an appointment, call 1-888-2 DONATE (1-888-236-6283.)

Aug. 17, 11 a.m. Commemorative service at the Church of the Ascension, Lower Norton Shore Rd., Hampton. Free will offerings will be used for work in the cemetery and for the erection of a stone for 126 ancestors for whom no monument exists. A light lunch and tour of the cemetery follows the service. If you cannot attend but wish to make a tax deductible donation, send a cheque payable to the Anglican Parish of Central Kings to the warden, Clifford Lawrence, 49 Norton Shore Road, Hampton, NB E5N 6J5.

Aug. 18, 5 – 8 p.m. Blood Donor clinic in Jemseg at the Lions Club Main Hall, Route 695. For information or to book an appointment, call 1-888-2 DONATE (1-888-236-6283.)

Aug. 25, 2 – 4 p.m., 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. Blood Donor clinic in Woodsstock in the gym on the NBCC Campus. For information or to book an appointment, call 1-888-2 DONATE (1-888-236-6283.)

Aug. 26, 1 – 4 p.m., 5:30 – 8p.m. Blood Donor clinic in Florenceville, in the gym of the Middle School. For information or to book an appointment, call 1-888-2 DONATE (1-888-236-6283.)

Aug. 27, 1:30 – 4 p.m., 6 – 8:30 p.m. Blood Donor clinic in Grand Falls at the Polyvalente Thomas-Albert, 215 Guimont St. For information or to book an appointment, call 1-888-2 DONATE (1-888-236-6283.

Aug. 18, 7 p.m. Camp Brookwood board meeting at the came.

Aug. 18-22 Vacation Bible School for all ages at the new church in Richmond Corner.

Aug 25-27 Clerge Conference, Rothesay Netherwood School.

Aug. 27, 1:30 - 3:30 Diocesan Council, St. Paul's church hall, Rothesay.

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CAMPS CAMPAIGN UPDATE

Thanks to a generous $5,000 donation from the Wiggins Home, our campaign total is now $673,914 with $326,085 to go.

Hundreds and hundreds of campers are enjoying the wonderful camp improvements this summer as they grow in their faith and have fun with their friends.

And don't miss the Half-Price Sale at Camp Brookwood!

Campers 8-16 years old are welcome the week of August 10-18 for half the regular camp price -- that's $90 (plus $5 for a camp t-shirt if you want one). Contact Jasmine today to book a bunk -- 506-392-6401.

News from the camps

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PWRDF

PWRDF Co-ordinator

The Diocese of Fredericton seeks a diocesan coordinator for the Primate’s World Relief and Development fund, the Canadian Anglican response for emergency relief, refugees, development, and justice. Interested applicants should contact the Rev. Keith Osborne <kenosis at nbnet.nb.ca> of the Diocesan Council Mission and Outreach Team.

Inspiring and encouraging stories on the work of PWRDF are on-line.

Thank you for giving to the Primate's World Relief and Development Fund.

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ADVANCE NOTICE OF EVENTS

Sept. 7, 3 p.m. Memorial Evening Prayer service, Holy Trinity Church, Lower St. Mary's (near Fredericton). Officiant the Rev. Bruce McKenna.

Sept. 15 - 16 Pre-ordination retreat for those being ordained to the transitional diaconate on Sept. 20 at Villa Madonna, Rothesay.

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 Church, Bathurst. Register on-line.

Sept. 20-28 The 2008 TD Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup of rivers, lakes, streams, wetlands and ocean shorelines -- one of the largest direct action environmental events in Canada.

Sept. 26-27 Leading through Anxiety, Conflict and Change is the focus of the Atlantic School of Theology (AST) Best Practices Institute 2008-09. This program offers AST graduates and other church leaders sustained professional learning opportunities, collaborative interaction with colleagues, and world-class leadership both on-campus and at a distance. Details at <astbestpractices at hotmail.com>.

Oct. 1 Clergy preaching workshop with Bishop Bill Hockin, St. Margaret's Church, Fredericton.Register with Canon Albert Snelgrove, <albertsn at nb.sympatico.ca>.

Oct. 18 Integrity Fredericton Fall Symposium on the understanding of human sexuality, focusing on the homosexual orientation. It will be held in the Alumni Memorial Building on the Fredericton campus of the University of New Brunswick. Registration $25, ($15 students). Forms available from <davidstaples at rogers.com>.

Oct. 18 Diocesan PWRDF Workshop, Trinity Church, Sussex. Register on-line.

Oct. 20, 7 p.m. Camp Brookwood board meeting, St. James, Centreville.

Nov. 8 Warden's Day at Christ Church (Parish) Church in Fredericton, presented by the Parish Support and Development Committee. Includes a session with Bishop Claude Miller, presentations and discussions related to population trends and their effect on parish life, inter-parish planning and cooperation, and the responsibilities of parish officers. A detailed program will be available in September. For more information contact Hazel MacKenzie <mhmac at nbnet.nb.ca>.

Nov. 8, 11 a.m. St. Peter's ACW (Fredericton) Annual Christmas bazaar and chicken casserole luncheon. Luncheon tickets $7 at the door, 2385 Woodsstock Rd. 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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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Job listings for the Canadian church.

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NEWS OF THE WIDER CHURCH

LAMBETH COVERAGE

Unless otherwise noted, all Anglican Journal stories on the LambethConference are written by staff writer Marites Sison. Initial paragraphs are omitted in this section because of the volume of material.

Lambeth Conference summarizes its thoughts in Reflections document
Bishops address social justice, the environment, poverty, ecumenism
Anglican Journal
August 4