Synod 2009 a successful combination of generous spirit, careful planning and creative thinking

By Ana Watts

A generous spirit, careful planning and creative thinking made the 130th Synod of the Diocese of Fredericton successful in every way. A realistic agenda, professional technical support, thoughtful worship and study times, even a colourful backdrop designed especially for the event, combined to create a positive experience. Saint John even offered warm, sunny weather for the meetings held in harbourside Market Square at the Trade and Convention Centre.  Read the story.

Synod news
Bishop's Charge
Substantive motions carried

Election results

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

Appointments and Announcements
The Rev. Alan Reynolds was appointed priest-in-charge of the Parish of Central Kings (on a month-to-month basis) effective June 15.

Condolences to the family of Jacqueline (Jackie) Eaton, widow of Canon Ted Eaton, who died on Thursday, June 11. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 27 at St. Margaret's Church on Forest Hill Road in Fredericton. Her remains were donated to Dalhousie University Medical School.

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/meeting with Bishop pending
     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, June 21

Third Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 12) (Green)
Propers 363; 1 Samuel 17:(1a, 4-11, 19-23), 32-49; Psalm 9:9-20 or 1 Samuel 17:57 — 18:5, 10-16; Psalm 133; 2 Corinthians 6:1-13; Mark 4:35-41; Preface of the Lord's Day.

Cycles of Prayer
Oturkpo — Province of Jos, Nigeria, the Rt. Rev. David Bello

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

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Chaplain
Camp Brookwood needs just one more chaplain! If you are available the week of Aug. 9-14 and enjoy spending time with  12-14 year-olds, this is the camp for you. Contact Chris <chris.hayes at anglican.nb.ca> or Mary Lee Phillips <dphillips at aernet.ca>.

Mitres, Croziers and Zealots
The early history of the Diocese of Newfoundland, 1827-1847
Including the journeys of Bishops Inglis and Spencer
as well as the missionaries and clergy sent by the
Society for the Propagation of the Gospel
by Curtis Sheppard
To be published this fall
Available from the author for $19.95 + shipping and handling
Order your copy today at <curtis at sapworld.ca>

Atlantic School of Theology
The Rev. Dr. Laurence DeWolfe is appointed Assistant Professor of Pastoral Theology at the Atlantic School of Theology, effective July 1, 2009. His particular responsibilities are in the areas of supervised field education and homiletics. Dr. DeWolfe has a D.Min from McCormick Theological Seminary and brings 26 years of experience in pastoral ministry as an ordained minister of the Presbyterian Church in Canada. Dr. DeWolfe has been a popular and effective adjunct faculty member for nine years. 

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June 17, 10:30 a.m.  Nominating Committee meeting, Synod Office board room.

June 18, 1 p.m. Communications Committee meeting, Synod Office board room.

June 19, 1 p.m. Council Stewardship Team meeting, Synod Office board room and teleconference.

June 21, 4 p.m. Integrity Fredericton’s regular third Sunday of the month Eucharist and fellowship at the Unitarian Fellowship Centre, 874 York St., Fredericton. Integrity Fredericton is a network of friends working toward the full inclusion of gay and lesbian people in the life of the Anglican Church.

June 22-26 Clergy College, Hugh John Flemming Forestry Centre, Fredericton.

June 23, 1:30 p.m.  Diocesan Council, Christ Church (Parish) Church, Fredericton.

Visit the Diocesan Web Calendar of Events

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Victime of violence in Guatemala

PWRDF asks you to please pray for Miriam Iquique, coordinator of the Ecumenical Women's Network (REM) in Guatemala, her husband and nine children, as well as for all those in Guatemala who are victims of violence. Miriam's son was recently kidnapped, some of her cousins were assassinated. Miriam herself has suffered two assaults and telephoned death threats. As Suzanne Rumsey, PWRDF coordinator for Latin America and the Caribbean notes, "it is difficult to determine whether or not Miriam is being targeted for her organizing work among rural, Mayan Indigenous women, that is, whether these attacks are politically motivated. Nevertheless, those of us in PWRDF who have met and worked with Miriam are gravely concerned for her safety."

Please see update to this story on our website.

More PWRDF links

PWRDF blog

justgeneration.ca.

Diocesan PWRDF

PWRDF National

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July 1, 9 a.m.  Yard and bake sale at the Anglican Parish Hall in Canterbury. Hot dogs and cold beverages available too.

July 5 – 12 The Diocesan School of Church Music Choir School, Rothesay Netherwood School. Midweek service July 9, 7 p.m. at St. Paul’s, Rothesay. Festal Evensong July 12, 3:30 p.m. at Trinity Church, Saint John.

Visit the Diocesan Web Calendar of Events

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Job listings for the Canadian church.

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Bishop Ashdown elected archbishop of Keewatin
by Leigh Anne Williams
Anglican Journal
June 15, 2009
Bishop David Ashdown of the diocese of Keewatin was elected as the archbishop of Keewatin and the metropolitan of the Province of Rupert’s Land at the provincial synod at Holy Cross Church in Calgary on June 11. He replaces John Clarke, who retired from the position as metropolitan on April 30.   Read the story.

New Westminster diocese court case hearings end
Anglican Journal
June 13

Supreme Court of British Columbia hearings have concluded in a case that will decide whether the Anglican diocese of New Westminister or parishes that have split away from the Anglican Church of Canada own disputed church buildings and resources. Judge Stephen Kelleher reserved his judgment and did not say when he might announce a decision. Read the story.

Anglicans mark first anniversary of government apology for residential schools abuse
by Brian Sarjeant
June 11, 2009
Ottawa: The first anniversary of Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s apology on behalf of the nation to native people who suffered abuse as children in church-run Indian Residential Schools was marked at events across the country today.  Read the story.

Younger singles attracted to US 'mega-churches', survey finds
by Chris Herlinger
Ecumenical News International
June 11, 2009

U.S. "mega-churches" - predominately large Protestant or Pentecostal churches, many without denominational affiliation - attract more younger and unmarried members than smaller and more established Protestant churches, a new study concludes. A survey issued on June 9 of 24,900 people who attend services at 12 U.S. mega-churches, found that almost two-thirds (62 percent) of those attending such institutions are under the age of 45, a sharp contrast to the 35 percent under 45 who attend all Protestant churches in the country. Read the story.

Protect democratic rights, bishop tells Sri Lankan president
by Anto Akkara
Ecumenical News International
June 10, 2009

Chennai, India: The Anglican bishop of Colombo has warned against harassment of civil rights activists and those seeking to serve the displaced in Sri Lanka following the government's victory over ethnic Tamil rebels. "We must become a nation in which every woman, man and child, regardless of religion or ethnicity is made to feel equal, free and proud to call themselves Sri Lankan," Anglican Bishop Duleep de Chickera of Colombo said in a press statement. Read the story.

In Pakistan displaced women, children vulnerable, warns ACT
Ecumenical News International
June 10, 2009

Displaced women and young girls are facing increasingly severe hardships in the Mardan and Swabi areas of Pakistan, says ACT International, a global alliance of churches and related agencies working in emergencies worldwide. "We are from cold areas and only have warm clothes with us. Now the temperature here is extremely hot and we are looking for suitable clothes," Naz Bibi, a displaced woman in the Mardan area was quoted as saying in an ACT statement on June 9. "Pregnant women are sleeping on the floor and need mattresses." Read the story.

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What's new and updated

The Galilee Report
Primate’s Theological Commission

Anglican parishes and pastoral support for military members and their families

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What is a tithe?

Definition:  Tithe: The tenth. It is referred to 67 times in the Bible. It is a proportion or percentage. On multiple occasions, the Diocese of Fredericton has witnessed that the tithe is the standard for Christian giving.

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IF GOD TEXTED THE 10 COMMANDMENTS
1. no1 b4 me. srsly.

2. dnt wrshp pix/idols

3. no omg's

4. no wrk on w/end (sat 4 now; sun l8r)

5. pos ok - ur m&d r cool

6. dnt kill ppl

7. :-X only w/ m8

8. dnt steal

9. dnt lie re: bf

10. dnt ogle ur bf's m8. or ox. or dnkey. myob.

M, pls rite on tabs & giv 2 ppl.

ttyl, JHWH.

ps. wwjd?

(Translation if you need it.)