Four new priests bring spiritual and practical gifts to the diocese

by Ana Watts

The Rev. Kevin Cross, the Rev. Dick Black, the Rev. Jasmine Chandra and the Rev. Michael Caines were ordained to the priesthood by Bishop Claude Miller at Christ Church Cathedral on March 28. All four were appointed to parishes when they were ordained deacons and remain in those placements. And all four traveled very different roads on the way to ordination. 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.
Synod members are the officers of the Synod, clergy licensed and resident in the diocese, church army officers licensed and resident in the diocese, and parish elected lay delegates. Members and invited guests will be admitted to the dinner without tickets. Their name tags will indicate their member and guest status. Observers, family or friends of members of Synod and other Anglicans from around the diocese need to purchase tickets in order to attend the dinner.
Visit the Synod 2009 web page

Upcoming Greater Chapter meetings

in preparation for Synod

June 4-6 in Saint John
Saint John May 11— Stone Church
Kingston/Kennebecasis May 12 — St. Augustine's, Quispamsis
Fredericton May 19 — St. Mary's, Devon
Moncton May 21 — St. Martin's in the Woods, Shediac Cape.
St. Andrews  May 23 — Church of the Good Shepherd, Saint John West
Chatham May 25 — St. George's, Bathurst

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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

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 at 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, May 10

The fifth Sunday of Easter (White)
Propers 340; Acts 8:26-40; Psalm 22:24-30; 1 John 4:7-21; John 15:1-8; Preface of Easter.

Cycles of Prayer
North Queensland — (Queensland, Australia) the Rt. Rev. William J. Ray; (1) Suffragan Bishop the Rt. Rev. Saibo Mabo; (2) Suffragan Bishop the Rt. Rev. James Randolph Leftwich.

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

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Parish Nursing Program
In September, New Brunswick Parish Nursing Ministries (NBPNM) will offer a two-year basic Parish Nurse Education program for registered nurses, clergy and congregation members who want to prepare for health ministry with a Parish Nurse Coordinator. NBPNM is affiliated with the International Parish Nurse Resource Center (IPNRC) in St. Louis, Missouri and continues to collaborate with Inter-Church Health Ministries (ICHM) of Ontario.
To register and for further information, contact Sr. Ernestine LaPlante, Theological Director, NBPNM, at <ernlapl at nb.sympatico.ca>. A minimum of six churches is required for a successful program. The course may be delayed if sufficient numbers are not confirmed by July 1, 2009.

The Diocesan Resource Centre at Anglican House
This is the month the Diocesan Resource Centre orders new materials (videos, DVDs, CDs, kits and books). If you have read or seen anything recently you think should be in our Resource Centre collection, if you would like something in a certain subject area, or if you have heard of a good Bible study or children's resource we do not yet have, please contact Archdeacon Patricia Drummond <patd at nb.anglican.ca> by May 22.

Missing Resource Materials
There are a number of items missing from our Diocesan Resource Centre. They have been borrowed and not returned. There are no fines, and the centre would really appreciate it if you could return what you have borrowed so that others may enjoy them. Resources returned by mail should be addressed to 116 Princess Street, Saint John, E2L 1K4.

Religious faith and environmentalism
SustainLane.com introduces user-generated Creation Care promoting both religious faith and environmentalism while providing a unique online community space with blogs, news, events and reviews.

New podcast on faith and culture

The Kindlings is a new podcast modeled after the gathering of Oxford intellectuals (including C. S. Lewis and 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.

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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 11, 7 p.m. Saint John Greater Chapter meeting, Stone Church, Carleton Street, Saint John.

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.

Visit the Diocesan Web Calendar of Events

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Liturgical Stoles

As part of PWRDF's 50th anniversary celebrations, weavers of the Women's Ecumenical Network (REM) in Guatemala were commissioned to weave a number of stoles for sale in Canada. In purchasing and wearing one of these stoles, you become part of their stories. But before you wear the stole, hold it close, feel its weave, breathe in the faint smell of wood smoke emanating from the fabric, and remember that it was woven on a simple, back strap loom, by the home fire of a Guatemalan woman weaver. Stoles are $40 each including shipping costs in Canada. To purchase a stole, contact Patience Mbwizhu, Donor Relations Officer, <pmbwizhu at pwrdf.org>. Visit here for more information about these stoles and the Women's Ecumenical Network in Guatemala and the story and photos of one of the weavers, Miriam.

More PWRDF links

PWRDF blog

justgeneration.ca.

Diocesan PWRDF

PWRDF National

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May 15, 7:30 p.m. Linnea Good in Concert at Grace United Church, Gagetown, sponsored by Grace United and the Parish of Gagetown. Adults $10, children $5, families $20, available from Dona King, 488-8112. Linnea is a singer-songwriter who helps individuals and churches express their souls through music. She is a leader in the fields of music in worship and all-ages worshipping together.

May 21, 7 p.m. Archdeaconry of Moncton Greater Chapter meeting on Ascension Day beginning with Evensong at St. Martin's in the Woods, Shediac Cape.

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.

June 13 , 4:30 p.m.  Spaghetti dinner at Christ Church (Parish) Church, Charlotte & Westmorland Streets, Fredericton. Get tickets at the church office (451-0630), $6 per person, $15 per family, children under six free. Dinner includes spaghetti/sauce/cheese, salad, garlic bread, desserts, tea, coffee.

Visit the Diocesan Web Calendar of Events

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Diocese of British Columbia
The Bishop of British Columbia seeks to appoint a rector (part-time) to the Parish of St. Martin of Tours, Gabriola Island, located in the Strait of Georgia adjacent to the city of Nanaimo, Vancouver Island. Information from <isecker at bc.anglican.ca>. Application deadline June 8.

Job listings for the Canadian church.

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Uganda primate protests decision to disallow delegate to ACC
by Marites N. Sison
Anglican Journal
May 4, 2009

Kingston, Jamaica: The primate of the Anglican Church of Uganda, Henry Luke Orombi, has written a strongly-worded letter to the Archbishop of Canterbury, Rowan Williams, protesting the decision by the Joint Standing Committee (JSC) not to allow an American priest who was appointed as the clerical representative of the Ugandan church to the Anglican Consultative Council (ACC) meeting here. Read the story.

Non-approval of proposed covenant could 'make or break' Anglican Communion, warns design group chair
Draft document gives churches ‘autonomy … with strong glue’
by Marites N. Sison
Anglican Journal
May 4, 2009

Kingston, Jamaica: Archbishop Drexel Gomez, chair of the Covenant Design Group (CDG), Monday urged delegates of the 14th Anglican Consultative Council (ACC) to send out “for consideration and adoption” the third and final draft of the proposed Anglican Covenant to the member churches of the Anglican Communion, saying “what is decided here is likely to make or break the communion.” Read the story.

World economic crisis an opportunity to redirect priorities, says Anglican Environmental Network convenor
by Marites N. Sison
Anglican Journal

May 4, 2009

For the first time, the 14th Anglican Consultative Council (ACC) meeting has given time and emphasis to various Anglican Communion networks, among them the Environmental Network. Caring for the environment became a prominent issue during the sixth ACC meeting when the goal to “safeguard the integrity of creation and sustain and renew the earth” was adopted as the communion’s fifth mark of mission. However, it was not until the 12th ACC meeting in Hong Kong in 2002 that the Environmental Network was given official recognition. Read the story.

‘Worship: Jamaica-style’ reflects celebration and message of hope
by Marites N. Sison

Anglican Journal
May 3, 2009
Kingston, Jamaica: Delegates of the 14th Anglican Consultative Council Sunday joined thousands of Jamaican Anglicans in a service that showcased this island nation’s prodigious musical gifts and liturgical expressions, including pulsating reggae music made popular worldwide by its most famous son, Bob Marley. Read the story.

Plenary ACC meeting opens
Archbishop of Canterbury urges ‘proper focus on theology and mission’
by Marites N. Sison
Anglican Journal
May 2, 2009

Kingston, Jamaica: Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams has expressed the hope that the 14th Anglican Consultative Council (ACC) meeting will move through “some of the difficult business” involving the Anglican Communion’s structures and issues “towards a proper focus on theology and on mission.”  Read the story.

ACC to decide whether draft covenant can now be sent to Anglican member churches for approval
by Marites N. Sison
Anglican Journal
May 2, 2009
Kingston, Jamaica: Delegates to the 14th Anglican Consultative Council (ACC) will make the momentous decision at their meeting here on whether to recommend the third (Ridley-Cambridge) draft of the proposed Anglican Covenant for consideration by member churches of the Anglican Communion. Read the story.

Canadian Anglicans express high hopes for ACC meeting
by Marites N. Sison
Anglican Journal
May 2, 2009
Kingston, Jamaica: Laity, clergy and bishops representing Anglicans worldwide began arriving here May 1 for the 14th Anglican Consultative Council (ACC) meeting, where discussions over a proposed covenant that is intended to help promote closer ties and heal divisions over difficult issues such as sexuality is a major piece of the agenda. Read the story.

Anglican chosen for Tony Blair Faith Foundation fellowship
by Leigh Anne Williams
Anglican Journal
May 2, 2009

Nicholas Pang of St. George’s parish in Ste-Anne-de-Bellevue, Que. is one of eight young Canadians and 30 young people who have been chosen as ambassadors for the Faith Acts program, a youth leadership project established to bring together people of different faiths to achieve the UN Millennium Development Goals, particularly helping to end deaths from malaria. Read the story.

Cross-Canada youth ministry hurt by economic freefall
by Marites N. Sison
staff writer
May 1, 2009

National youth ministry co-ordinator Judy Steers urged the Canadian house of bishops to “stay the course” and “advocate for consistency” in their youth ministry commitments, saying that affirming them as a priority without providing support only leads to “a high degree of disillusionment.” Read the story.

Remembering SARS, Hong Kong Christians pray for swine flu victims
by Francis Wong
Ecumenical News International
April 30, 2009

Hong Kong: Christians in Hong Kong, who experienced the deadly SARS epidemic that killed nearly 300 people in 2003, are showing their empathy with the swine flu victims in the Americas, by praying for them. Read the story.

Thinking theologically about pandemic
by The Right Rev. Linda Nicholls
Anglican Church of Canada
April 30, 2009

As the world tracks the spread of swine flu, churches are taking precautions for the health of their communities. This document provides some theological principles for the church's response. General Synod's former coordinator for dialogue, Linda Nicholls (now an area bishop of Toronto), wrote these reflections as an appendix to General Synod's Pandemic Preparedness Plan. Read the story.

Pope expresses sorrow for residential school abuse
Anglican Journal staff
April 29, 2009
REUTERS/Max Rossi
Pope Benedict XVI met privately with a delegation of Canadian native people on Wednesday and expressed his sorrow for the suffering of native children in Canadian residential schools. Read the story.

Kairos cuts staff and restructures
by Leigh Anne Williams
Anglican Journal
April 29, 2009

Kairos, a Canadian ecumenical social justice organization, announced Tuesday that it is dealing with major financial challenges by cutting five staff positions and restructuring its program areas. Read the story.

Indigenous gathering ponders links between tradition and spirituality
by Ali Symons
Anglican Church of Canada
April 28, 2009

What does it mean to be committed to the Anglican tradition, but also affirm Indigenous spirituality? The Anglican Indigenous Network (AIN) brings together Indigenous peoples to answer this question, most recently at its 11th network gathering, April 23 to 27, in Hawaii.  Read the story.

Bishop Eliud Wabukala elected as the new Archbishop of Kenya
Anglican Communion News Service
April 28, 2009 -

The Rt Rev. Dr. Eliud W. Wabukala was elected the 5th Primate and Archbishop of Kenya in a very peaceful, joyous and orderly election process by a 158 member Electoral College of the Anglican Church of Kenya that was gathered at the All Saints Cathedral on 24th April, 2009. Read the story.

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What's new and updated

The Galilee Report: Primate’s Theological Commission

The Anglican Church of Canada - Update for the Anglican Peace and Justice Network

Pacific Theological College Newsletter- March 2009

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Did you know?

Based on parish statistical returns in 2007, the average offering of an "identifiable giver" in the Diocese of Fredericton was $25.41 per week. [An "Identifiable Giver" is defined as "a person who is on a parish list and receives an income tax receipt for offerings."]

Source: Diocesan Stewardship Committee

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Don't let your worries get the best of you. Remember, Moses started out as a basket case.

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