Anglican Foundation supports rebuilding of unique Iqaluit cathedral
by Fiona Brownlee

We have all seen an image of St. Simon & St. Jude’s Cathedral –a large igloo shaped building looming over the landscape of Iqaluit, Nunavut– and marveled at how our church fits into such a different place and culture. In the fall of 2005, Anglicans across the country grieved with their brothers and sisters in the arctic when it was announced that a fire damaged the beautiful cathedral church of St. Simon & St. Jude. They grieved even more when they learned that the cathedral would have to be demolished and rebuilt from scratch. The cathedral represented the indigenous culture in which it was situated and had become the home for unique works of art from communities across the arctic.  Read the story.

Upcoming Greater Chapter meetings

in preparation for Synod 2007, June 4-6 in Saint John

St. Andrews  April 25 — St. Mark's, St. George
Kingston/Kennebecasis May 12 — St. Augustine's, Quispamsis
Fredericton May 19 — St. Mary's, Devon
Chatham May 25 — St. George's, Bathurst

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Appointments
Mr. Julian Dickson, diocesan vice-chancellor, is appointed chair of the Nominating Committee.
The Rev. George Eaves has accepted another one-year appointment as priest-in-charge of the Parish of Gondola Point.


With regret

We acknowledge the death of Father Lloyd Robertson, first president of the Atlantic School of Theology. His funeral was held at St. Agnes Church in Halifax on April 17.

Synod 2009
Latest information on the 130th Synod of the Diocese of Fredericton

Prayer for Synod
Almighty and everliving God, source of all wisdom and understanding: be present with those who take counsel at Diocesan Synod in Saint John in June 2009 for the renewal and mission of our parishes, diocese and your Church in this place and beyond. As your disciples, teach us in all things to seek first your kingdom to your honour and glory. Guide us to what is right and grant us both the courage and patience to pursue it and the grace to accomplish it; through Jesus Christ our Lord, by the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

The Bishop's 2009 Deanery Visitation Schedule (tentative)
St. Andrews — April
Fredericton/York — May
Fredericton/York — June
Kingston/Kennebecasis and Saint John — September

Appointments and Announcements
View An up-to-date list of Bishop's appointments and announcements.

Temporal Transactions

Open incumbencies

* Appointment process status:
     H - On hold with interim or particular circumstances
     P - In parish profile preparation
     E - Accepting expressions of interest
     I - In the interview process

Diocesan openings
The Nominating Committee currently invites nominations for the following diocesan positions:

• Human Resources Committee (members)
  
• Investment (sub) Committee (members)
  

Please forward nominations to Nominating Committee chair Julian Dickson <julian.dickson@anglican.nb.ca>.

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

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RCL Lectionary (Year B)

Sunday, April 26

The third Sunday of Easter (White)
Propers 337; Acts 3:12-19; Psalm 4 ; 1 John 3:1-7; Luke 24:36b-48; Preface of Easter.

Cycles of Prayer
Nicaragua (Cetral America) the Rt. Rev. Sturdie Downs

Visit these links:
Anglican Cycle of Prayer
Provincial Prayer Care
Diocesan Intercessions

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Youth Ministry and Short-Term Missions

April 25, Taylor College, Saint John. A seminar with Dr. Bruce Fawcett on how to use training for and involvement in short-term mission experiences to help young people become passionate Christian leaders. $49 registration includes lunch. Register at <info at taylorcollege.ca>

Narrative Care

Explore narrative approaches to working with older adults in a variety of helping contexts — long-term care, pastoral care, palliative care …  at an Honouring Life Stories workshop on May 1, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., room 202, Brian Mulroney Hall, St. Thomas University, Fredericton. Registration $20 (adults), $15 (students & seniors), includes lunch and nutrition breaks. Information <narrative at stu.ca>. Sponsored by the St. Thomas departments of gerontology and social work, the Third Age Centre and York Manor.

Parish on line

The Parish of St. Martins and Black River joins the growing list of Diocese of Fredericton parishes on line.

Spiritual Spa

Saturday, April 25

Dayspring Retreat Centre, Saint John

Sunday school teachers, superintendents, youth leaders, Christian education board members, choir directors — anyone involved in the nurture and spiritual formation of our young people and youth — is cordially invited to a morning of spirit-refreshing reflections and meditations and an afternoon of pampering and fun to nourish the body. Massage, makeup application, mini facials, manicures, pedicures, canoeing, fishing (if you have a license), crafts and relaxation in the beautiful surrounds are all included for just $15 per person.Register today with Greer Stackhouse <greerstackhouse at hotmail.com>

Choir School 2009

The 52nd Choir School, July 5-12 (adult choristers from July 9-12) at Rothesay Netherwood School. Look for brochures in your parish or visit Choir School's newly enhanced website for all the details.

The Healing of Life’s Hurts
Healing Mission, sponsored by the Fredericton chapter of the Order of St. Luke, May 1-3 (begins at 7 p.m. on Friday) at St. Margaret’s Church, Forest Hill Road in Fredericton. Missioners the Rev. Paul Ross and Dr. Charles Lakin. Register with Betty Bushell (506/457-0712) by April 24. There is no registration fee, a free-will offering will be accepted. Everyone is welcome.

WANTED:
Clergy willing and able to conduct a 3 p.m. Evening Prayer service at St. Mark's Chapel of Ease, Kings Landing any Sunday between June 14 and Oct. 4. Archdeacon Walter Williams is making a schedule, please contact him at <stlukes at nb.aibn.com> and advise him of the dates you are available.

CURSILLO REVISTA

Connecting in a Disconnecting World— Revisit the joy and inspiration of your Cursillo weekend with Cursillesta Bishop Bill Hockin, May29, 30, 31 at the Saint Thomas University Conference Center, Fredericton. Registration, accommodation, & meals – $90.00 per person. For information contact Allen Gilliss at <aandh at nb.sympatico.ca>.

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April 21-23  Clergy Spouses retreat, Villa Madonna, Rothesay.

April 21, 7:30 p.m. Recital at Christ Church Cathedral in support of Farraline Place featuring Sally Dibblee, Dr. Willis Noble, Dean Keith Joyce, Mr. John Thompson and friends. Admission by donation.

April 22, 9:30 a.m. Shared Ministry Task Group, Fredericton.

April 22, 7:30 p.m. The Keramion Trio (Paul Halley, Nick Halley and Jon Suters) in concert at the Atlantic School of Theology, Halifax. It's an evening of soul-stirring music for piano, percussion, guitar and organ.

April 23, 2 p.m.  Synod Planning committee, Trinity Church, Saint John.

April 25, 10 a.m. Camp Brookwood annual meeting, Trinity Church, Andover. Everyone is welcome. The meeting will end with a pot luck lunch, so bring something to share.

April 25, 10 a.m-2 p.m. St. Andrews Archdeaconry Greater Chapter meeting in preparation for Diocesan Synod, St. Mark's Church, St. George. Clergy, wardens, treasurers, synod delegates and alternates are encouraged to attend in order to prepare for synod in June. Please bring a bag lunch to this meeting.

April 25  Spiritual Spa at Dayspring Retreat Centre, Saint John. Sunday school teachers, superintendents, youth leaders, Christian education board members, choir directors — anyone involved in the nurture and spiritual formation of our young people and youth — is cordially invited to a morning of spirit-refreshing reflections and meditations and an afternoon of pampering and fun to nourish the body. Registration $15 per person through Greer Stackhouse <greerstackhouse at hotmail.com>.

April 25  A seminar with Dr. Bruce Fawcett at Taylor College, Saint John on how to use training for and involvement in short-term mission experiences to help young people become passionate Christian leaders. $49 registration includes lunch. Register at <info at taylorcollege.ca>.

April 25, 11 a.m.  Diaconate Commission, St. Luke's, Woodstock.

April 26, 2 p.m. Saint John area Curisillo Ultreya, Church of the Good Shepherd, 668 Manawagonish Rd., Saint John West. Invite a friend to join you in an afternoon of music, sharing, inspiration and encouragement.

April 26, 7 p. m. Sing Into Spring at St. Luke's, Main Street, Saint John with the music of Kevin Langford and his Rotary Boy's & Girl's Choirs plus guest soloist Paul Bustin. A free-will offering will be collected with 10 per cent going to the Joyce Lumb Music Fund and the remainder to help with St. Luke's ministries.

April 28, 2 p.m. Property Committee, Synod Office board room.

Visit the Diocesan Web Calendar of Events

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Thank You to PWRDF volunteers

Greetings,

This week as Canadian society honours volunteers across the country, we are honouring the ministry of committed Anglicans who contribute to meeting their communities’ aspirations for full life.  It is fitting that this time of honour takes place during the Easter feast, a time when we are reminded to “go and tell the story” and also to go and “be” the story. Read the letter.

More PWRDF links

PWRDF blog

justgeneration.ca.

Diocesan PWRDF

PWRDF National

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May 1, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Honouring Life Stories workshop to explore narrative approaches to working with older adults in long-term care, pastoral care, palliative care … Room 202, Brian Mulroney Hall, St. Thomas University, Fredericton. Registration $20 (adults), $15 (students & seniors), includes lunch and nutrition breaks. Information <narrative at stu.ca>.

May 1-3 Order of St. Luke Healing Mission at St. Margaret’s Church, Forest Hill Road, Fredericton. Missioners the Rev. Paul Ross and Dr. Charles Lakin. Register with Betty Bushell (506/457-0712) by April 24. No registration fee, a free-will offering will be accepted. Everyone is welcome.

May 5 & 6 ACW Diocesan Annual Meeting, St. Luke's Church, Main Street in Saint John. Guest speaker, Padre Malcolm Berry. Dinner tickets $15. By April 20 send a stamped, self-addressed envelope plus a cheque payable to St. Luke's Senior Branch ACW to Pauline Long, 11 Wasson Court , Saint John, N.B. E2K 2K6.

May 9, 7:30 p.m. Country and Bluegrass Gospel Show, Christ Church Cathedral, Fredericton. Host is John Jefferies of Fredericton's Classic Country Band. Featured artists and guests — Goldrush Bluegrass Band, Gerry Flowers, and Amy Yerxa. All proceeds to Canon Paul Jeffries in support of his mission school & education programs at Bishop McAllister School in Uganda. Tickets $7.50 at the door.

May 11, 7:30 p.m. Saint John Chorale Spring Concert, Portland United Church, Saint John. Under the direction of Maestro Spencer Belyea, it promises to be an eclectic evening of spring music with everything from love songs to madrigals and spirituals. A silent auction, delicious desserts and an opportunity to meet the choir members follow the concert. Tickets ($12) are available at the door and from choir members. Although it is open seating you may call Marje Harrison, 832-3033, to have a ticket reserved at the door.

May 12-14 3rd annual Atlantic Spring Training Institute, Mt. St. Vincent University, Halifax. The Rev. Dr. Ed White, Alban Institute, is consultant and facilitator on the topic of Creating Disciple-Making Communities: Congregational and personal transformation go together. Sponsored by Concilation Services Canada.

May 12, 7 p.m. Kingston/Kennebecasis Archdeaconry Greater Chapter meeting, St. Augustine's Church, Quispamsis.

May 29, 30, 31 Cursillo Revista with Cursillesta Bishop Bill Hockin at the Saint Thomas University Conference Center, Fredericton. Theme — Connecting in a Disconnecting World— Revisit the joy and inspiration of your Cursillo weekend. Registration, accommodation, & meals – $90.00 per person. For information contact Allen Gilliss at <aandh at nb.sympatico.ca>.

Visit the Diocesan Web Calendar of Events

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Youth Ministry Coordinator

The Diocese of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island seeks a full-time, diocesan youth ministry coordinator. Both clergy and lay applications invited. Position qualifications include a university degree/diploma with specialization in youth ministry; two to five years experience in youth programming; an understanding of Anglican polity, ethos, and identity; a history of participation in Anglican parish life; group dynamics, team building, communication, mentoring and computer skills; competency in a variety of learning and teaching methods; access to a vehicle and willingness to travel throughout Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island. For a complete position description, please contact Kathy Saunders <ksaunders at nspeidiocese.ca>. Send a letter of application, resume, three reference names, and an outline of experience and training by May 15, 2009 to the Reverend Canon Gordon Redden <gredden at nspeidiocese.ca>.

Assistant to Bishop

Bishop Gregory Kerr-Wilson of Qu'Appelle seeks applications for the position of Executive Archdeacon and Assistant to the Bishop, beginning Sept. 1. Please send your resume and application to <bpgregory at sasktel.net> by April 30.

Job listings for the Canadian church.

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Church calls for Healing and Reconciliation Month
by Ali Symons

Anglican Church of Canada
April 20, 2009

It's becoming a kind of "secular season" for reconciliation between Aboriginals and non-Aboriginals in Canada. The weeks between May 26 (National Day of Healing and Reconciliation) and June 21 (National Aboriginal Day) also includes the June 11 anniversary of Prime Minister Stephen Harper's apology for residential schools and is often a time when the Assembly of First Nations organizes days of action to highlight Aboriginal issues. Read the story.

The long road from Guantánamo to Montreal
by Leigh Anne Williams
Anglican Journal
April 17, 2009

Even though one of Barack Obama’s first decisions as U.S. president was to close the American prison at Guantánamo Bay in Cuba, Djamel Ameziane, an Algerian detainee who has an offer from the Anglican diocese in Montreal to sponsor him to come to Canada as a refugee, is still waiting to taste freedom. Read the story.

Conservative Anglican primates recognize proposed North American entity
by Matthew Davies
Episcopal News Service
April 16, 2009

Conservative Anglican leaders and former Episcopalians, meeting April 14-16 in London, have said they recognize a proposed entity composed of disaffected Anglicans in North America. Read the story.

Construction of new St. Jude’s Cathedral to begin in June
Additional $3.5 million needed to complete project
Marites N. Sison
Anglican Journal
Apr 16, 2009
Conceptual drawing of the new St. Jude's Cathedral in Iqaluit, diocese of the Arctic.

After more than three years of waiting for enough funds to come in, initial construction of the new St. Jude’s Cathedral in Iqaluit is scheduled to begin in June. Read the story.

New book bursting with bishops
General Synod Web
April 15, 2009

The fourth volume of The Anglican Episcopate in Canada is packed with details on 105 bishops consecrated in Canada between 1976 and 2008. Written by former primate Archbishop Michael Peers, each bishop's entry provides details on education, service, ordinations, and elections and is accompanied by a photo.  Read the story.

Anglican Consultative Council to meet in Jamaica early May
Proposed province on the agenda
by Marites N. Sison
Anglican Journal
April 15, 2009

The last time the Anglican Consultative Council (ACC) met, in 2005, Canadian and American delegates sat on the sidelines. They were there to “attend but not participate” after their churches were censured for their more-liberal stand on the contentious issue of homosexuality. Read the story.

PWRDF accepts donations for Italy quake relief
Anglican Journal
April 14, 2009

The Primate’s World Relief and Development Fund (PWRDF) is accepting donations for victims of the powerful earthquake that devastated the medieval city of L’Aquila, in central Italy, and the surrounding areas on April 6. Read the story.

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What's new and updated

Two updates: Theological Student Interns

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Is Your Cup Half-Full or Half Empty?

In the Gospel of John, Jesus says, “I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly”(John 10:10). Jesus wants us to have an abundant life. God has given us everything we need. We have abundance. But often we talk about what is lacking: there’s not enough money, time, energy or people. Jesus offers us another way of thinking which could be called “Jesus Economics” or thinking in terms of half-full as opposed to half empty. Open- sum thinking as opposed to fixed-sum. Fixed-sum thinking is seeing the resources that are available to us like a pie: there are only so many pieces. If I want to get more pieces out of the pie, I have to cut smaller pieces; therefore each person gets less. Jesus prefers an open-sum viewpoint. If I share my resources with the community and my resources are put together with other’s resources, there are unlimited possibilities to what we can do. Your gain is my gain is our gain. The classic story of open-sum thinking is the feeding of the 5000. God has provided us with more than enough, all we need to do is recognize what we have and put it together with what others have to the benefit of us all.

-An excerpt from the Rev. John D Talbird Jr, TENS Episcopal Network for Stewardship

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Three good friends were driving along on the highway one Saturday: a doctor, a teacher, and a lawyer. All of a sudden, a brand-new SUV cut them off. In an attempt to miss the shiny big vehicle, the driver swerved to the left and hit the median. The car flipped several times and all three friends died instantly.

They all found themselves in line waiting to get into Heaven. The doctor asked the others, "Hey, what do you want people to say at your funeral? I want them to say, 'She was a great doctor, and she never let down any of her patients.'"

The teacher said, "I want people to remember me as a great educator, so I would want to hear people say, 'He was a wonderful teacher, a great role model for children, and he changed countless lives throughout his career.'"

Then the lawyer said, "I'd like people to say, 'Look! He's moving!'"

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