Information and insights shared at synod

By Ana Watts

Among the many highlights of Synod 2009 was the announcement of the successful bid in the Primate’s Fund silent auction for a painting, the establishment of a fund in support of vocational deacons , and the information, insight and good wishes shared with New Brunswick Anglicans by synod guests.  Read the story.

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Diocesan Stewardship Conference with Bishop Edward Salmon Oct. 16-17
Stipendary clergy in parish ministry, please make this event a priority.
Two lay representatives (one should be a warden) from each parish are invited for Saturday, Oct. 17. Lay representatives should be chosen as soon as possible.

130th Synod Minutes
Draft Minutes of the 130th Session of Synod (PDF) are available for viewing or download. Archdeaconry reports following discussion on the Friday of Synod are avaialble also as separate document.

Clergy Conference 2009
Stipendiary Clergy active in parish ministry please complete online registration for the up-coming Clergy Conference (24-26 August 2009) with the Rev'd Dr. Ed White from the Alban Institute. Deacons are encouraged to attend and retired clergy are welcome. The topic: "Tranforming Ministry: Growing the Church" in response to the Bishop's request to Dr. White to address the issue of ministry in a changing context. View the online information brochure. The Conference Coordinator is the Rev'd Chris Hayes.

The Bishop's 2009 Deanery Visitation Schedule
Kingston/Kennebecasis — September
Saint John/Chaleur — October

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 (two lay positions available)
  
• Investment (sub) Committee (one member)
  

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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July 9, 7 p.m. Choir School Evensong with the junior choristers, St. Paul's, Rothesay. All welcome.

July 12, 3:30 p.m. Choir School closing Festal Evensong with junior and senior choristers, Trinity Church, Saint John. All welcome.

July 17, 1 p.m.  Stewardship Team, Synod Office/conference call.

July 19, 4 p.m.  Integrity Fredericton Eucharist and Fellowship at the Unitarian Fellowship Centre, 874 York Street, Fredericton.

July 26, 3 p.m.  St. Mark’s Chapel of Ease, Kings Landing — Commemorative service of Evening Prayer in celebration of the 120th anniversary of the ordination of Mary Nameia Jacob, the first deaconess in the Diocese of Fredericton. Everyone welcome.

August 1, 4-6 p.m. The Parish of Stanley summer supper proudly supports New Brunswick farmers by serving roast pork, gravy, applesauce, new potatoes, green beans, turnip, coleslaw, homemade rolls and a delicious raspberry dessert. Adults $10, children 12 and under $6. No charge for preschoolers. Supper is served in the Anglican Church Hall, 71 Main St., Stanley.

Visit the Diocesan Web Calendar of Events

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August 24-26 Clergy Conference, Rothesay Netherwood School.

Visit the Diocesan Web Calendar of Events

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Kairos gathers to strengthen and expand ecumenical social justice movement
by Leigh Anne Williams
Anglican Journal
July 6, 2009

Cydney Proctor, a second-year university student in Halifax, had her “first brush with Kairos,” with about 350 other people at the first national gathering of the ecumenical social justice organization in Waterloo, Ont. from June 17-20. One of the aims of the conference was to bring long-term supporters and activists together with people who hadn’t been involved with Kairos before. The result was “awesome,” according to Ms. Proctor, who said she was inspired by meeting so many people who are passionate about a whole spectrum of social justice issues as well as by the key note speakers, such as Inuit activist and Nobel prize nominee Sheila Watt-Cloutier and Christian economist and theologian Ched Myers.  Read the story.

New archbishop of Kenya calls for Anglican Communion unity
Ecumenical News International
July 6, 2009

Nairobi:  Newly-installed Kenyan Archbishop Eliud Wabukala has called for unity among the 77 million-member global Anglican Communion, which is threatened by a split centred, as far as many African bishops are concerned, on the issue of homosexuality.  “We are in a state of brokenness because the truth of the Scripture has not been upheld in some provinces,” said Archbishop Wabukala in July 5 homily after his enthronement as the fifth archbishop of the Anglican Church of Kenya. “We call on all Anglicans to come together again around the Gospel.”

Revived Anglican-United dialogue issues report
by Ali Symons
Anglican Church of Canada
July 03, 2009

After six years of conversation, the Anglican-United Dialogue offers their churches "Drawing from the Same Well: the St. Brigid Report." Formatted for quick reference, the report describes where Anglican and United churches are working cooperatively, and outlines the differences between the denominations.  Read the story.

Pope Benedict says relics are those of St. Paul
by Francis X. Rocca
Ecumenical News International
July 2, 2009

Vatican City: The Roman Catholic Church's Year of St. Paul ended with a flourish on June 28, as Pope Benedict XVI announced that scientists had authenticated the first-century saint's earthly remains under a church in Rome. Carbon testing of bone fragments in a sarcophagus beneath the Basilica of St. Paul's Outside the Walls, along with the presence of incense grains and purple linen laminated with pure gold, "seems to confirm the unanimous and undisputed tradition according to which these are the mortal remains of the Apostle Paul," Benedict said. Read the story.

Latin American church council says: Restore Honduras democracy
Ecumenical News International
July 2, 2009

Quito: Democracy should be restored in Honduras, says the head of the Latin American Council of Churches, who has expressed deep concern about violence occurring in the Central American country. "We call for the restitution of peaceful democracy - that respects diversity and differences and seeks to solve conflicts by means of dialogue and respect for the will of the people," said The Rev. Nilton Giese, general secretary of the Latin American Council of Churches on 30 June.          

Sorrento director approved as APCI bishop
by Leigh Anne Williams
Anglican Journal
June 30, 2009
Rev. Barbara Andrews, executive director of the Sorrento Retreat and Conference Centre in B.C. for seven years, has been elected suffragan bishop for the Anglican Parishes of the Central Interior (APCI). “I’m very excited and somewhat scared at the moment,” said Bishop-elect Andrews. “It is certainly a great privilege but it comes with even greater responsibilities.” Read the story.

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