Digest 2008-01-07 19 February 2008
Diocesan News
From the Bishop's Office
Readings and Intercessions
Resources
The Current Calendar
Camps Campaign Update
PWRDF
Advance Notice of Events
Employment Opportunities
News of the Wider Church
National Resources and Updates
On the Web
Stewardship Quotable
Heavenly Humour
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Bishop's duties covered
by Ana Watts
While Bishop Claude Miller is on sabbatical, Bishop Bill Hockin is providing Episcopal oversight and Dean Keith Joyce is Bishop’s Commissary. Any diocesan matters or inquiries should be brought to the attention of Archdeacon Geoffrey Hall, the bishop’s executive assistant, at the Synod Office in Fredericton. He will continue to deal with most issues, as he does during the bishop’s many routine absences. He will forward inquiries requiring episcopal input or commissorial attention in keeping with Diocesan Canon 4.
Archdeaconry/Deanery meetings
to discuss the challenges of
Rural and Struggling Parishes
March 31, 7 p. m. St. Andrews, Parish of Pennfield
April 2, 7 p.m. Chatham, St. Andrew's Church, Newcastle
April 9, 7 p.m Chatham, St Mary’s Church, Dalhousie
April 10, 7:30 p.m Kingston and the Kennebecasis, Trinity Church, Sussex
April 10, 7 p.m, Fredericton and York, St. Peter's Church, Springhill
April 12 10 a.m. Woodstock, St. John's Church, Edmundston (lunch provided)
April 19, 9:30 a.m. Saint John, St. Mary and St. Bartholomew (come at 8:30 for breakfast)
April 22, 7 p.m. Moncton, St. Andrew's Church Hall, Petitcodiac
April 26, 10 a.m. Woodstock, St. Clement's Church, Prince William (lunch provided)
Church of England Institute Annual Meeting
The Annual Meeting of the Church of England Institute (Anglican House) will be held on Wednesday, April 2 at 10 a.m. at Anglican House, 116 Princess St. in Saint John. All interested persons are encouraged to attend. Voting memberships are $5 annually and dues may be paid at the Annual Meeting.
Bursary Available
Applications for the 20th anniversary, 2008 Mabel C. Dean Memorial Bursary for the children of diocesan clergy (active or retired) must be received at the Synod Office by March 31.
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The Lambeth Conference takes place at the University of Kent in Canterbury, England, July 16 through August 4 this year. Please pray that God will grant the workers and delegates wisdom in preparation, openness to God’s inspiration, and blessing in activity.
The third Prayer for Lambeth 2008
Bishop's Itinerary
Bishop Miller is on sabbatical until May 15
PRISM (Prevention and Response Involving Sexual Misconduct) Workshops will be held 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. at St. Luke's, Woodstock and Trinity Church, Sussex on Saturday, April 19. Register on-line.
Open incumbencies
Bright
Campobello
Fredericton Junction
Lakewood
McAdam
Musquash
Salisbury and Havelock
Simonds
Information on diocesan Roles, Elections and Appointments is available on-line. Please direct inquiries or seek additional information as to terms of reference or other details to the Secretary of Synod.
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Feb. 24 RCL Lectionary Year A
Third Sunday in Lent (Purple)
Proper prayers 289; Exodus 17:1-7; Psalm 95; Romans 5:1-11; John 4:5-42; Preface of Lent.
Pray for the Church of the Province of Central Africa, the Most Rev. Bernard Amos Malango, Archbishop of Central Africa and Bishop of Upper Shire.
Provincial Prayer Care
Diocesan Intercessions
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There is no one-size-fits-all worship experience for people young or old.
Join Canon George Porter, diocesan youth action director and campus minister, and Liz Harding, diocesan Christian Education and Camp Medley director at Christ Church (Parish) Church on March 15, 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. for Worship: Ancient and [Post]Modern. It is a day to consider and experience worship in a variety of forms and explore what worship with young people would/could/should look like. We believe this will be a helpful time for anyone involved with children, youth or young adults. Registration is $10, lunch is on your own. Contact Liz Harding <elizabeth.harding at anglican.nb.ca>.
The Student Christian Movement of Canada’s national conference
May 4-11 in Nova Scotia
Leading the Church Through Change (in a Changing Environment)
2nd Annual Atlantic Canada Spring Training Institute for Church Leaders
May 6-8, Mount St. Vincent University in Halifax.
Please note: Deadline for early registration reduced tuition is April 7.
Hymns, Psalms and Spiritual Songs: Theology, Worship and the Renewal of the Parish
Wycliffe College 4th annual continuing education conference for clergy, lay people and students, May 13-16. Keynote speakers Graham Kendrick and Marva Dawn.
Generations 2008 National Anglican Youth Ministry Forum
Sponsorship of some delegates ensures every diocese in the Anglican Church of Canada is able to send delegates to this exciting event to be held at Huron University College in London, Ontario June 10-15. If you would like to be one of these delegates, please submit a letter of application to George Porter at the Synod Office, 115 Church Street, Fredericton, NB E3B 4C8 by Feb. 29. Please describe your past and current involvement with youth in the parish/diocese, and how you see your participation in this event will benefit your parish, region or the diocese.
Ten THousand Villages
Anglican House
Diocesan Resource Centre
116 Princess Street
Saint John, NB E2L 1K4
angbk at nbnet.nb.ca
Online Resource Center Listings
• Ten Thousand Villages has a sale table with selected merchandise.
• Anglican House, save 25 per cent on boxed cards until March 3.
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Feb 20, 2 p.m. Clergy College committee, Synod Office board room.
Feb. 23, 10 a.m. Diocesan Council Youth Team, Sussex.
Feb. 23, 10:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. Struggling and Rural Parishes Task Force, Christ Church (Parish) Church, Fredericton.
Feb. 23-26 Parish of the Nerepis and St. John 4th Annual Parish Lenten Mission with Capt. Bruce Smith, Church Army. Details 506/738-3474.
Feb. 25 12:15 p.m. A Question of Doubt, Lenten talks with Bishop Bill Hockin at the Crowne Plaza Hotel (formerly the Lord Beaverbrook), Queen Street, Fredericton. Today's topic: Prayer –– does it make any difference?
Feb. 25, 4 p.m. Finance Committee, Synod Office board room.
Feb. 25, 6 p.m. Faith Forward: God, Revelation and Creation, St. Mary's (York) Fredericton.
Feb. 26-28 Second Annual Conference on Anglican Church Planting at St. Paul's, Bloor Street in Toronto.
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Here's the good news!
The Faith for a Lifetime Campaign total as Of Dec. 31, 2007 was $619,597.34. This total does not include the $100,000 loan we received from the Anglican Foundation. In 2007 the campaign raised more than $143,172.05 in donations and approximately $3,800 in renewed pledges. Our monthly average increase in the campaign total over the 35 months of the campaign is still $17,702.78.
To date the campaign has provided more than $642,025.21 in new cash for the camps building projects: $414,703.84 in donations, $127,321.37 in payments on pledges and a cheque from the Anglican Foundation for $100,000 in the form of a 20 year loan. New cash for 2007 totaled $284,830.58. The average monthly cash inflow to the diocese over the 35 months of the campaign was $15,486.43.
In faith, hope and gratitude from
Peter Irish
Campaign Chair
Computer lab provides tools with which to build dreams
In the war-ravaged (or is it rebuilt?) Beirut suburb of Ain al Remaneh, teenagers dream of becoming journalists and educators, thanks to a new computer lab provided by PWRDF partner IOCC (International Orthodox Christian Charities). The lab gives them some of the tools they need to realize that dream. With support from PWRDF, IOCC has been repairing and developing hundreds of public schools throughout Lebanon since 2001.
Find inspiring PWRDF stories here.
PWRDF is the Anglican Church of Canada's agency for international development, relief, refugees and justice issues.
Thank you for giving to the Primate's World Relief and Development Fund.
****************************************Feb. 23, 9:15 a.m. - 4 p.m. Reflect on the life and works of Hildegard, Spring of Life Retreat, Windsbreath, 131 Fairfield Road, Sackville. Suggested Donation of $20-$45 includes Continental breakfast, lunch, snacks, printed material and retreat program. Contact/register Marilyn Haugen-Strand <mhaugenstrand at yahoo.ca>.
Feb. 23-26 Parish of the Nerepis and St. John 4th Annual Parish Lenten Mission with Capt. Bruce Smith, Church Army. Deatils 506/738-3474.
Feb. 25 12:15 p.m. A Question of Doubt, Lenten talks with Bishop Bill Hockin at the Crowne Plaza Hotel (formerly the Lord Beaverbrook), Queen Street, Fredericton. Today's topic: Prayer –– does it make any difference?
Feb. 25, 6 p.m. Faith Forward: God, Revelation and Creation, St. Mary's (York) Fredericton.
Feb. 26-28 Second Annual Conference on Anglican Church Planting at St. Paul's, Bloor Street in Toronto.
March 3, 12:15 p.m. A Question of Doubt, Lenten talks with Bishop Bill Hockin at the Crowne Plaza Hotel (formerly the Lord Beaverbrook), Queen Street, Fredericton. Today's topic: How could "any" God love me?
March 3, 6 p.m. Faith Forward: God, Revelation and Creation, St. Mary's (York) Fredericton.
March 7-8 Girls Weekend at Stone Church Jessie Joyce, Hilary Ladd and Erin Tracy-Stevenson, senior students at Taylor College, invite girls 12-14 are invited to join the fun beginning at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday and continuing until 4 p.m. on Friday. $10/girl or $15 per family. Details from<erintracy at hotmail.com>and on Face Book.
March 7-9 Companion Spiritual Formation weekend with Sister Caroline Dawson. Layreaders are especially invited to attend.
March 10 12:15 p.m. A Question of Doubt, Lenten talks with Bishop Bill Hockin at the Crowne Plaza Hotel (formerly the Lord Beaverbrook), Queen Street, Fredericton. Today's topic: Where am I –– the day after I die?
March 10, 6 p.m. Faith Forward: God, Revelation and Creation, St. Mary's (York) Fredericton.
March 15, 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Worship: Ancient and [Post]Modern, at Christ Church (Parish) Church, Fredericton. (Lunch is on your own.) There is no one-size-fits-all worship experience for adults or young people. Consider and experience worship in a variety of forms and spend some quality time exploring what worship with children, youth or young adults would/could/should look like. Registration $10, contact Liz Harding <elizabeth.harding at anglican.nb.ca>.
March 31, 7 p. m. Consultation on Rural & Struggling Parishes, Christ Church, Pennfield for Archdeaconry of St. Andrews.
April 2, 10 a.m. Annual Meeting of the Church of England Institute (Anglican House) at 116 Princess St. in Saint John. Voting memberships are $5 annually and may be paid at the meeting.
April 2, 7 p.m. Consultation on Rural & Struggling Parishes, St. Andrew's Church, Newcastle for Archdeaconry of Chatham.
April 9, 7 p.m Consultation on Rural & Struggling Parishes, St. Mary’s Church, Dalhousie for Archdeaconry of Chatham.
April 10, 7:30 p.m Consultation on Rural & Struggling Parishes, Trinity Church, Sussex for Archdeaconry of Kingston and the Kennebecasis.
April 10, 7 p.m Consultation on Rural & Struggling Parishes, St. Peter's Church, Springhill for Archdeaconry of Fredericton and York.
April 12 10 a.m. Consultation on Rural & Struggling Parishes, St. John's Church, Edmundston for Archdeaconry of Woodstock (lunch provided).
April 15-17, Clergy Spouses' Retreat, Villa Madonna Retreat House. Margaret Harding will speak on God’s Tapestry. Natalie Noseworthy will also speak. Contact Carol Anningson <evangel at nbnet.nb.ca>.
April 19, 9:30 a.m. Consultation on Rural & Struggling Parishes, St. Mary and St. Bartholomew (come at 8:30 for breakfast), for Archdeaconry of Saint John.
April 22, 7 p.m. Consultation on Rural & Struggling Parishes, St. Andrew's Church Hall, Petitcodiac for Archdeaconry of Moncton.
April 26, 10 a.m. Consultation on Rural & Struggling Parishes, St. Clement's Church, Prince William for Archdeaconry of Woodstock (lunch provided).
April 30 - May 1 AST Nicholson Lectures, Halifax featuring The Rev. Dr. Luke A. Powery, Perry and Georgia Engle Assistant Professor of Homiletics, Princeton Theological Seminary, Princeton, New Jersey. Theme: Preaching and the Presence of the Spirit.
April 30 7:30 p.m.
Too Deep for Words? Preaching and Discernment of the Spirit
May 1, 2 p.m.
Preaching in the Language of the Spirit: Lament
May 1, 7:30 p.m.
Preaching in the Language of the Spirit: Celebration
May 6-7 ACW Annual Diocesan Meeting, hosted by the Parish of the Nerepis and St. John at St. George's Church in Saint John West. Tickets for the dinner are $15 and available from Donna Middleton, 2913 Route 845, Carter's Point, Kings County E5S 1T6.
May 17-19 Teens Encounter Christ weekend, St. Mark's, St. George.
Details and candidate application
June 25-28 The National Worship Conference of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada and the Anglican Church of Canada
Aug. 3, 10 a.m., Cemetery Memorial Service, The Church of Ascension, Apohaqui, Kings County (Parish of Upper Kennebecasis). Descendants, relatives, friends and all other interested people are invited to attend and bring along photos, genealogy and stories to share following the church service. Contact: Beverley Floyd (Church of Ascension ACW) <floydb at nbnet.nb.ca>.
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The Parish of Rothesay seeks a director of Child and Youth Programs. Preferred qualifications include experience in similar work in pastoral setting, first-aid and CPR certification. Salary based on qualifications. Hours and start date negotiable. Contact the rector, Canon Albert Snelgrove <albertsn at nb.sympatico.ca>.
The Church of St. John the Evangelist on Elgin Street in the Diocese of Ottawa seeks an incumbent. (PROFILE) Interested applicants contact Ann Day in the bishop's office <ann-day at ottawa.anglican.ca>. Deadline for applications is March 11.
Job listings for the Canadian church.
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WCC says Kobia will stand down as general secretary
by Marites N. Sison
Anglican Journal
Feb. 19
(ENI)—The general secretary of the World Council of Churches, Rev. Samuel Kobia, has announced that he will not seek a second term at the head of the world’s biggest Christian grouping.
More Anglican parishes to leave the fold
Bishop's prediction follows on the heels of seven new congregations joining breakaway traditionalist movement
by Jill Mahoney
The Globe and Mail
Feb. 19
More conservative Anglican congregations will join those that have already cut ties with the Anglican Church of Canada, the head of a breakaway group predicts. In the past week, seven parishes voted to leave the Anglican Church of Canada to seek the authority of a South American archbishop in a long-running dispute over theological issues, including the blessing of same-sex marriages, which they oppose.
A letter to the faithful from the Primate
General Synod web news
Feb. 15
A letter from Archbishop Fred Hiltz, Primate of the Anglican Church of Canada sent to all Canadian bishops expressing his thoughts about parishes that may be considering withdrawing from the Anglican Church of Canada.
Vancouver church votes to leave Canadian church
by Solange De Santis
Anglican Journal
Feb. 14
St. John’s Shaughnessy, a large Vancouver parish church, on Feb. 13 voted to leave the Anglican Church of Canada and affiliate with a South American Anglican church, in an ongoing dispute over Christian fundamentals, including the denomination’s more-liberal stance on homosexuality.
Director affirms right of PWRDF staff to unionize
Move 'will not alter' relationships with partners
Anglican Journal
Feb. 14
Cheryl Curtis, executive director of the Primate’s World Relief and Development Fund (PWRDF) has commented on the decision by the fund’s staff to form a union, saying the right to organize for collective bargaining “is an enshrined right in Canada and one that we as a church support.”
Canadians consult over Anglican Covenant
by Ali Symons
General Synod web news
Feb. 14
From Feb. 7 to 8, 11 Canadian Anglicans met in Winnipeg to discuss the second draft of the proposed Anglican Covenant, a document that presents affirmations and commitments about the identity and interdependence of the Anglican Communion's 38 provinces. The Anglican Covenant is an initiative of the Anglican Communion Office and was originally proposed in the 2004 Windsor Report.
West Coast bishops warn parishes against separation
by Solange De Santis
Anglican Journal
Feb. 12
At the time of year that Anglican churches usually hold their vestries, or annual general meetings, two bishops in British Columbia have warned parishes that they may not legally separate from their diocese or the Anglican Church of Canada.
Archbishop of Canterbury appoints Windsor Continuation Group
Anglican Communion News Service
Feb. 12
The Archbishop of Canterbury announced the formation of the Windsor Continuation Group (WCG), as proposed in his Advent Letter. The WCG will address outstanding questions arising from the Windsor Report and the various formal responses from provinces and instruments of the Anglican Communion.
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Propers for Florence Li Tim-Oi, Memorial, February 26
Congregational Readiness for Visioning and Planning
by Robert Leventhal
Before I agree to work with a planning team, I determine if the leadership is ready for the test. Congregations are different. Some are doing great and don't need to do developmental planning now. Others lack a readiness to plan ... There are three key elements to sustain change ...
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"Certainly, Jesus understood that people are anxious about their personal financial security. But people take a quantum leap of faith in their spiritual faith journeys when they are able to trust that God will provide for them continually –– that God has always provided for them in the past and will always do so in the future."
David M. Ponting
From Scarcity to Abundance (p21
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A pastor, a rabbi, and a priest all walk into a bar. The bartender rolls his eyes and says, "Oh no...Not this joke again!"
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