| 28 April 2009 Quarter 2 Number 4 |
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Diocesan News | From the Bishop's Office | Readings and Intercession | Resources | Current
Calendar | PWRDF | Advance Notice of Events
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The Art of Sharing inspired by the work of PWRDF
By Ana Watts
The art of sharing comes easily to some. They are generous souls. Sometimes they are even real artists, like Dale Cook of St. Paul’s, Rothesay. On behalf of the Primate’s World Relief and Development Fund (PWRDF) she painted an evocative scene in northern Ethiopia based on a photograph by the Rev. Marian Lucas Jefferies. The 16 by 20 oil on canvas painting is traveling throughout the diocese now, and at Diocesan Synod 2009 in Saint John next month it will go to the highest bidder in an on-line silent auction. All the proceeds of the auction will go to PWRDF partner the Canadian Foodgrains Bank, and for every dollar donated to the Foodgrains Bank, the Canadian International Development Agency will donate four more. Read the story.
Synod 2009 News and Updates
June 4-6 Saint John
Opening service of Evensong at Trinity Church, Saint John, 7:30 p.m. June 4.
Synod business June 5 and 6, Marco Polo Room, Saint John Trade and Convention Centre
Synod Banquet Friday evening, 7:30 p.m., June 5, Rothesay Netherwood School, Rothesay
Archbishop Fred Hiltz, Primate of the Anglican Church of Canada, will speak at the 2009 Synod Banquet served in the splendid new dining room at Rothesay Netherwood School on Friday evening, June 5. Name tags presented to members and invited guests of synod at registration ensure their complimentary places at the dinner table. Other New Brunswick Anglicans and members of the community at large are also welcome to enjoy the outstanding meal and speaker. They may purchase tickets for $50 each, available soon at Anglican House in Saint John and at the Synod Office in Fredericton.
Visit the Synod 2009 web page
Upcoming Greater Chapter meetings
in preparation for Synod
June 4-6 in Saint John
Kingston/Kennebecasis May 12 — St. Augustine's, Quispamsis
Fredericton May 19 — St. Mary's, Devon
St. Andrews May 23 — Church of the Good Shepherd, Saint John West
Chatham May 25 — St. George's, Bathurst
Camp Medley appointment
Camp Medley director Liz Harding and the Camp Medley Programme Committee are pleased to announce the appointment of Shawn Branch as assistant camp director for the 2009 summer camping season. A Church Army commissioned Evangelist and the former youth ministry coordinator in the Diocese of Saskatchewan, Shawn brings a wealth of experience and enthusiasm to the position.
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Appointment
The Rev. Wally Collett is appointed priest-in-charge of the Parish of Upper Kennebecasis for a six-month term beginning May 1 and ending Oct. 31, 2009.
Clergy College announcement
The Rev.Ed White, Alban Institute consultant, is booked for the August 2009 Clergy Conference.
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)
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
View an up-to-date list
of property
transactions within the diocese.
Open
incumbencies
| Parish |
Open |
Interim |
Status * |
| Bright |
Dec 2007 |
J. Sharpe |
P |
| Central Kings |
May 2009 |
N/A |
P |
| Fredericton Junction |
Jun 2006 |
G. Lemmon |
H |
| Kingston |
May 2009 |
TBA |
P |
| Musquash |
Sept 2007 |
R. Marsh |
H |
| Prince William, et al |
Jan 2009 |
TBA |
H |
| Quispamsis |
Jun 2008 |
S. Allan |
H |
Stanley
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June 2009
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TBA
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H |
| Upper Kennebecasis |
May 2007 |
N/A |
H |
| Victoria |
30 Sept 2009 |
TBA |
H |
* 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:
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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| Readings
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Cemetery Cloak
The Rev. Michael Caines (Parish of the Nerepis and St. John), would like to purchase a cemetery cloak. If you have one available please contact him <michael.caines at anglican.nb.ca>.
Brookwood Chaplains
Only two Camp Brookwood chaplain's positions left to fill — July 26-31, (15-17-year olds) and Aug. 9-14 (12-14-year-olds). Get details from Mary Lee Phillips (dphillips at aernet.ca) or the Rev. Chris Hayes (chris.hayes at anglican.nb.ca), then book your week of faith, fun and fresh air.
New podcast on faith and culture
The Kindlings is a new podcast modeled after the gathering of Oxford intellectuals (including C. S. Lewis adn J. R. R. Tolkien) known as The Inklings. The podcast will be recorded live in Surry, B.C. on the last Monday of each month and will tackle culture-shaping ideas like pluralism, atheism, popular spirituality.
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.
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April 20-30, 7:30 p.m. The Nicholson Lectures Preaching Paul? Lessons from Ancient Corinth with the Rev. Dr. Michael Knowles, Associate Professor of Preaching, McMaster Divinity College. The lectures are free, open to the public, and take place at St. Columba Chapel of the Atlantic School of Theology, 660 Francklyn St., Halifax.
April 30, 10:30 a.m. Synod Agenda Committee, Synod Office board room.
April 30, 3 p.m. Administration Team, Synod Office board room.
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 2, 2 p.m., Atlantic School of Theology convocation, St. Andrew’s United Church, 6036 Coburg Road, in Halifax. Doctor of Divinity, (honoris causa) degrees will be conferred on Archbishop Fred Hiltz, Primate of the Anglican Church of Canada and former Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island diocesan bishop, and Sister Donna Geernaert, Congregational Leader of the Sisters of Charity-Halifax. The Lieutenant Governor's Faith In Action Award will be presented to Sister Mary Morris, CND, and Sister Connie MacIsaac, CND, co-founders of The Marguerite Centre for women in recovery from addiction and abuse.
May 4, 4 p.m. Spiritual Formation group, Synod Office board room.
May 5 & 6 ACW Diocesan Annual Meeting, St. Luke's Church, Main Street in Saint John. Guest speaker, Padre Malcolm Berry.
May 5, 4:30 Finance Committee, Synod Office board room.
Visit the Diocesan Web Calendar of Events
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World Relief and Development Fund |
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Canada in the Americas
PWRDF Latin America/Caribbean program coordinator Suzanne Rumsey attended two roundtable meetings and made partner visits in Cuba and Guatemala in late winter. PWRDF staff and diocesan network folk, partners from Mexico, Nicaragua, Guatemala, Peru, Brazil and Cuba were present, as well as members of the Continental Network of Indigenous Women. One of the common themes that surfaced from the partners attending was safety, particularly that of the women attending. Many of them experienced a lack of safety in their home areas connected to their work on human rights and social justice issues. In Guatemala there has been a general increase in violence and an increase of violent murders of women in particular; the rule of law is in chaos and impunity and corruption prevail. Mexico also has a justice system that consistently fails to address political and human rights crimes, and very little evident recognition by the government of the role of civil society. Suzanne since attended meetings of the Americas Policy Group (APG) of the Canadian Council for International Cooperation of which PWRDF is an active member. The event "What role for Canada in the Americas?" was an opportunity to put forward to Canadian government representatives analysis and proposals about Canada's relationship and role in the hemisphere in the lead-up to the IV Summit of the Americas that took place in Trinidad and Tobago in mid-April. Some of the ongoing issues are free trade agreements and Canadian mining interests in the region. Partners of various APG members were present, including Michel Maza, a long-time Mexican human rights activist and partner of the Canadian churches.
More PWRDF links
PWRDF blog
justgeneration.ca.
Diocesan PWRDF
PWRDF National
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May 9, 4-6 p.m. Anglican Parish of Bright Country Supper Buffet at the parish hall, Highway 104 in Zealand. $10 for adults and $5 for children gets you baked beans, potato salad, pasta salads, casseroles, corn scallop, potato scallop, cold cuts, home made rolls, desserts and refreshing beverages!
May 9, 4-6 p.m. Roast beef dinner at St. Jude's Church, 319 Lancaster Street in Saint John. Adults $10. First two children under 12, $5. Third and other children under 12 in a family, free.
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 23 10 a.m-2 p.m. St. Andrews Archdeaconry Greater Chapter meeting in preparation for Diocesan Synod, Church of the Good Shepherd, Saint John West. Clergy, wardens, treasurers, synod delegates and alternates are encouraged to attend in order to prepare for synod in June. Lunch will be provided.
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>.
May 30, 9:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. PRISM (Prevention and Responses Involving Sexual Misconduct) workshop at St. John the Baptist, Riverview. This is a presentation of critical information on the diocesan policy on Sexual Misconduct. All those employed by or in leadership positions in the Anglican church in New Brunswick, including members of synod, are required to complete this course. Register here.
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>.
Job
listings for the Canadian church.
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Amazing Grace funds will be used for suicide prevention
by Marites N. Sison
Anglican Journal
April 24, 2009
Proceeds from the recent Amazing Grace project, which captured the interest of Anglicans across Canada and raised more than $91,000 for the Council of the North, will go towards the establishment of a suicide prevention program for its member dioceses. Read the story.
Anglicans are ‘voice of the voiceless,’ says outgoing archbishop of Kenya
by Marites N. Sison
Anglican Journal
April 24, 2009
Nairobi: As he heads towards retirement this month, Archbishop Benjamin Nzimbi, primate of the Anglican Church of Kenya, said that he hopes he leaves behind “a strengthened, transformed province,” one that is “well-grounded in the word of God” and “well-equipped to meet the challenges of the new millennium.” Read the story.
Election of APCI suffragan bishop moved up to June
by Marites N. Sison
Anglican Journal
April 24, 2009
Niagara Falls, Ont.: The election of a new suffragan bishop for the Anglican Parishes of the Central Interior (APCI) will take place in June. Archbishop Terence Buckle, Metropolitan (senior bishop) of the ecclesiastical province of British Columbia and Yukon, made the announcement at the house of bishops meeting here. He had earlier announced that the election would take place in September. Read the story.
House of bishops' 'message to the church' covers wide range of topics
by Marites N. Sison
Anglican Journal
April 23, 2009
Niagara Falls, Ont.: The Canadian house of bishops, at the end of its five-day spring meeting, issued a “message to the church” stating that it had discussed a range of topics including mission, the effects of the current economic crisis in their communities, residential schools, and, in the lead up to the 2010 General Synod, the issue of same-sex blessings. Read the story.
Anglican parishes sponsored residential school students, bishops told
by Marites N. Sison
Anglican Journal
April 23, 2009
Anglican parishes across Canada may not be aware that in the 1920s some of them sponsored students at the Indian residential schools through a monthly cash donation that went towards the purchase of clothing and supplies, members of the Canadian house of bishops were told at their spring meeting. Read the story.
Task force to determine whether primate’s role could be broadened
by Marites N. Sison
Anglican Journal
April 23, 2009
Niagara Falls, Ont.: After having consulted the current primate and two former primates of the Anglican Church of Canada, the task force on the role of the primacy has reached a “tentative conclusion” that would recommend that “it’s time to put the notion of a Primatial See to rest.” Read the story.
A Message to the Church from the House of Bishops
General Synod Web
April 23, 2009
Mount Carmel Center, Niagara Falls, Ont.
April 19 to 23, 2009
Alleluia, Christ is risen, The Lord is risen indeed Alleluia
The House of Bishops has concluded five days of prayerful meetings during which we met daily for Eucharist and in small groups for Bible study. During this meeting we have been briefed extensively about many activities and programs underway in the church. We are grateful to all the guests who came to our gathering to share progress, problems and issues in their varied ministries. Read the rest of the statement.
Peers launches fourth volume of Anglican Episcopate
by Marites N. Sison
Anglican Journal
April 22, 2009
Niagara Falls, Ont.: “It’s not a dream book for a publisher,” said Archbishop Michael Peers, former primate of the Anglican Church of Canada, of his latest book, the fourth volume of The Anglican Episcopate in Canada. Still, he acknowledged that the book, launched at the spring meeting of the House of Bishops, is one that would be extremely valuable to libraries, diocesan offices and researchers interested in hard archival data about Canadian Anglican bishops over the past 33 years. Read the story.
Theological students prepare for cross-culture jumps
by Ali Symons
General Synod Web
April 22, 2009
The three participants in the 2009 Theological Students International Internship Program (TSIIP) are in transition: Jeffrey Hooper and Michelle Taylor are returning to Canada from Uganda on April 22 and Nicolas Alexandre will travel to the Philippines on May 11. Through TSIIP, Canadian Anglican theological students are placed with an overseas Anglican diocese for three months. They learn how local ministry works and help out wherever they can-visiting parishioners, supporting church services, or preaching. Read the story.
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DID YOU KNOW
That the official standard of Christian giving in the Diocese of Fredericton is the Biblical tithe (10 per cent of income)? The standard was reaffirmed by the Diocesan Council by resolution at a meeting held on Nov. 5, 2008 and recorded in the minutes.
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Overheard as a child recited the Lord's Prayer:
"Give us this steak and daily bread, and forgive us our mattresses."
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