Digest 2008-02-01 01 April 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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An urgent meeting on Saturday
for Camp Brookwood
A letter from Chris Hayes
Dear Friends of Camp Brookwood;
I write to you in the season of Easter, at a very important time in the life of our Diocesan Camp, Camp Brookwood. The camp faces many serious challenges right now, so accordingly a meeting has been set for 10 a.m. this Saturday, April 5, at Trinity Church, in Andover. We will discuss the camp’s current situation, what its future might look like, and what solutions might be found for its current challenges.
Attention those who indicated interest in offering leadership in Prevention and Response Regarding Sexual Misconduct (PRISM) Workshops.
Several workshops are scheduled in the coming months and another has been requested in Grand Manan for May or June. YOUR HELP IS NEEDED.
Please contact the team leader on any workshop below if you can offer your assistance with logistics, registration, presentation or group facilitation as a member of one of the teams.
Regards.
• April 19, St. Luke's Church Hall, Woodstock, Archdeacon Walter Williams (walter.williams at anglican.nb.ca).
• April 19, Trinity Church, Sussex, the Rev. Bonita LeBlanc (bjoyful at nb.aibn.com).
• Sept. 20, St. George's Church, Bathurst, the Rev. Bonita LeBlanc (bjoyful at nb.aibn.com).
• Sept. 20, St. Marks' Church, St. George, the Rev. Bonita LeBlanc (bjoyful at nb.aibn.com).
Teens Encounter Christ application/brochure
Teens Encounter Christ Conference, May 17-19 at St Mark's Church in St. George. TEC is a weekend free from the pressure and stress of school and work, where teens will experience living with others and with Christ in a Christian community. The program is based on talks and discussions. Worship is also an important part of the weekend, as is live music, fun and fellowship. The cost is just $50 for a weekend that youth (aged 16-21) will not want to miss.
Camp Brookwood staff application form is on line. Lifeguard, cook and counselor positions are all available with the closing date of April 5. Applications for CIT (counselor in training) positions are also being accepted from those who turn 16 before June 30, 2008. CIT applicants may use the staff application form as well.
Please note the new mailing address for Camp Brookwood:
PO Box 557
Florenceville
New Brunswick
E7L 1Y8
Saint John area billetts needed for May 12
The Saint John Chorale will present Canada’s finest choir, The National Youth Choir, at Trinity Church in Saint John on May 12. Billets are needed for these university vocalists that night. Contact Spencer Belyea 652-8235 or Bev Efthymiadis 674-1897. Complimentary tickets will be offered to billeters.
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Capt. Rob Marsh of Church Army is appointed to ministry and pastoral oversight as Interim Officer-in-Charge in the Parish of Musquash, effective April 7 to May 31, 2008.
Condolences to the Rev. Don and Jean Hamilton of Moncton on the death of her father, Oscar Landry, last Wednesday in Moncton.
Invitation to opening of Moncton Wesleyan Church auditorium
Bishop William Hockin, who is overseeing the diocese during Bishop Claude Miller's sabattical, is pleased to pass this gracious invitation from Pastor L.D. Buckingham of the Wesleyan Church in Moncton to the clergy of this diocese:
The Grand Opening of a new 2000 seat auditorium for the Moncon Wesleyan Church will be held on May 4 at 3 p.m. Outstanding speaker and author, John Maxwell, who has sold over thirteen million books, some of which have been on the New York Times best seller list, is guest speaker.
There is reserved seating for those who make their intentions to attend known to 506-857-2293. Please arrive 20 minutes before the service begins.
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 added: Sept. 20, 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
St. George's, Parish of Bathurst, led by the Ven. Walter Williams
St. Mark's, Parish of St. George, led by the Rev. Bonnie LeBlanc
Open incumbencies
Bright
Campobello
Denmark (July 1)
Fredericton Junction
McAdam
Musquash
Quispamsis (Aug. 1)
Saint John (Trinity Church, Aug. 1)
Salisbury and Havelock
Simonds
The Tobique (July 1)
Upper Kennebecasis
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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April 6 RCL Lectionary Year A
The Third Sunday of Easter (White)
Propers 337; Acts 2:14a, 36-41; Psalm 116:1-3, 10-17; 1 Peter 1:17-23; Luke 24:13-35; Preface of Easter.
Pray for Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui Hong Kong Island (Hong Kong), the Most Rev. Paul Kwong.
Provincial Prayer Care
Diocesan Intercessions
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Christian Education workshop
An Introduction to the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, faciliated by Jane Moginot, is offered by the Parish of Kingston on June 28. This curriculum follows the principles of Montessori schooling and is focused around assisting the involvement of adults and children in a common religious experience. Learn more about how it works at the Kingston Parish Hall on Saturday, June 29 from 9:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. The $15 registration fee includes materials, lunch, and refreshments. All are welcome. Register by June 23 with Glenda Clark (glenda.clark at 3web.net). For more information, contact the Rev. Bonita LeBlanc (bjoyful at nb.aibn.com).
The Diocesan Resource Centre at Anglican House will be placing orders shortly for new acquisitions. If there are any resources you would like to see included in the collection, please send your recommendations for DVDs, kits, books or CDs to Archdeacon Patricia Drummond (patd at nb.sympatico.ca) as soon as possible, but certainly before April 18.
The Scott Clarkson Educational Fund is accepting applications for a bursary for those studying in the field of agriculture. Preference is given to students enrolling in a program relating to agriculture and/or who are residents of the Parish of Stanley, New Brunswick. Apply on-line, deadline May 15.
Pastoral Care Workshops at Dr. Everett Chalmers Hospital, Fredericton:
Brief Therapy with Jim Duvall April 22-23, 8;30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Bioethics in Healthcare 2008 April 25, 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
What Do Publishers Mean By "Emergent"?
by Jana Riess, Religion BookLine -- Publishers Weekly, 3/12/2008
I got another one of those press releases today, the kind that hypes a book submission as fresh, edgy and pioneering. Nothing unusual there. Only nowadays, Christian publishers are latching on to a new term for such books, whether or not they deserve it: "Emergent."
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: This is the year for bracelets, we have a large selection from many countries, all at reasonable prices.
Anglican House: Ficton and devotional books for Mother's Day, plus many fiction titles on the sale table at $4.95; boxed cards and devotional books for graduation too.
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April 2, 10 a.m. Church of England Institute annual meeting, Anglican House, 116 Princess St., Saint John. $5 for voting membership may be paid at the meeting.
April 2, 7 p.m. Task force on Rural and Struggling Parishes regional meeting, St. Andrews Church, Newcastle.
April 5, 10 a.m. Camp Brookwood general meeting, Trinity Church, Andover. A gathering to discuss Brookwood's current situation and role, with an aim to making decisions for the future. Everyone is invited. Direct questions and comments to the Rev. Chris Hayes (chris.hayes at anglican.nb.ca).
April 7, 8 & 9 Blood Donor Clinics, Fredericton Inn, 2 - 4 and 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.
April 7, 4 p.m. Companioned Spiritual Formation, Synod Office board room.
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There is a Faith for a Lifetime donation envelope in the March issue of the New Brunswick Anglican. Every pledge, every gift, every contribution is appreciated.
Peter Irish
Campaign Chair
Mountainside farmers turn to technology for water
By Mahjabeen Chowdhury
Asia Pacific Program Coordinator with The Primate’s World Relief and Development Fund.
Farmers need water. It is a basic need, not only to water their crops but also to drink and to cook. It is a long, steep climb from the rivers and streams in the valley up the mountain slopes in the Cordillera region in The Philippines where poor, indigenous farmers try to eke out a living.
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.
****************************************April 9, 7 p.m Consultation on Rural & Struggling Parishes, St. Mary’s Church, Dalhousie for Archdeaconry of Chatham.
April 10, noon - 4 p.m. Blood Donor Clinic, CFB Gagetown Maritime Club, Oromocto.
April 11, 9 a.m. - noon Blood Donor Clinic, CFB Gagetown Maritime Club, Oromocto.
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 19, 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. PRISM (Prevention and Response Involving Sexual Misconduct) workshops, St. Luke's, Woodstock and Trinity Church, Sussex. Register on-line.
April 20, 7 p.m. Choir School choral Evensong at St. Luke's, Saint John.
April 22, 7 p.m. Consultation on Rural & Struggling Parishes, St. Andrew's Church Hall, Petitcodiac for Archdeaconry of Moncton.
April 24, Blood Donor Clinic, Minto Seniors Citizens Club, 11 O’Leary Lane, 1:30 - 4:30 and 6 - 8 p.m.
April 25, 8 p.m. - 1 a.m. The New Brunswick Archives Sixties Gala Fundraiser at the Archives Building, 23 Dineen Drive on the UNB Fredericton campus. The celebration of the Archives 40th anniversary (1968-2008) includes dancing to The Downtown Blues Band, videos, a hootenanny, bar and buffet! Tickets $50 (tax receipt) and are available at the Archives and at Westminster Books, King Street in Fredericton.
April 25, Interpreting the Scriptures in Post-modern Times: The Ethical Challenge with
The Rev. Dr. Gerald Caron at the Atlantic School of Theology, 660 Francklyn Street, Halifax. To register contact Randy at <rdtownsend at ns.sympatico.ca>.
April 25-26 2008 Miramichi Men & Women's Conference at Lyttleton Pentecostal Church. The theme is Transparency before God and each other, with speakers the Rev. Don and Jean Hamilton (prayer counsellor) of Moncton. Friday registration 6-7 p.m., conference 7-9 p.m.; Saturday: 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. (breaks and lunch included). Accommodations available at the Lyttleton Family Centre (506 836-1824). Registration $20, contact Frances Reid (ronreid at nbnet.nb.ca).
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 Professors 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 10, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. A One-Day Christian Ashram hosted by the Parish of Chatham. Evangelist is the Rev. Gordon Thompson and the Bible Study Leader is the Rev. Allen Tapley. Nursery and youth activities will be provided. For more information contact Larry Adams <rachel24 at nbnet.nb.ca>.
May 17-19 Teens Encounter Christ weekend, St. Mark's, St. George.
Details and candidate application
May 21-25, Canadian Mothers' Union Conference on the Mt. Allison University Campus in Sackville. Special guest World Wide President Rosemary Kempsell will explore the conference theme Our Gifts to Give.
June 15, 5 p.m. A Service of Dedication and Renewal, with Holy Eucharist, for the Cursillo Movement in the Diocese of Fredericton at Christ Church Cathedral. A shared meal and fellowship to follow (cold or finger foods only). Information from Marianna Stack (mlstack at nbnet.nb.ca), the Rev. Gordon Thompson (gordon.thompsonat anglican.nb.ca), the Rev. Christopher McMullen (christopher.mcmullen at anglican.nb.ca).
June 25-28 The National Worship Conference of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada and the Anglican Church of Canada.
June 28, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Christian Education workshop at Kingston Parish Hall. Features an Introduction to the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, faciliated by Jane Moginot. $15 registration fee includes materials, lunch, and refreshments. All are welcome. Register by June 23 with Glenda Clark (glenda.clark at 3web.net). For more information, contact the Rev. Bonita LeBlanc (bjoyful at nb.aibn.com).
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>.
Sept. 20, 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. PRISM (Prevention and Response Involving Sexual Misconduct) workshops, St. George's, Parish of Bathurst; St. Mark's, Parish of St. George.
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The Parish of Minto and Chipman seeks an organist and choir director to begin in September of this year. For information contact the Rev. Philip Pain (philiphpain at hotmail.com).
The Bishop of the Diocese of Saskatoon invites applications for the position of Rector of St. James’, Saskatoon. For information and a parish profile, please contact Bishop Rodney Andrews (anglicansynod1 at sasktel.net). Applications received until May 20.
Bishop David Torraville of the Diocese of Central Newfoundland invites applications for:
Rector of the Parish of Buchans for Sept. 1/08 (negotiable);for
Rector of the Parish of Harbour Breton for Aug. 1/08 (negotiable);
Rector of the Parish of St. Mary’s, Sept. 1/08 (negotiable).
Information from (bishopcentral at nfld.net).
All Saints’ Cathedral, Diocese of Edmonton, seeks a rector and dean. Apply to the Very Rev. Dr. Jane Alexander, Diocesan Administrator and Bishop-Elect (bishop at edmonton.anglican.ca). A detailed position description and parish profile will be sent out to applicants in the next few weeks and they will be asked for a three to four page response to the profile, outlining the strengths and gifts being offered. Applications sent by email are appreciated.
The Bishop of the Diocese of Kootenay invites applications for the position of incumbent in the Parish of St. Saviour's Church, Penticton, B.C. For further information and a profile, contact (dioceseofkooteney at telus.net)
Bishop Sue Moxley of the Diocese of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island seeks rectors for Bridgetown and Tangier, both in Nova Scotia. Parish information and applications available from Kelly Appleton (bishopsoffice at nspeidiocese.ca).
Trinity Church in Saint John seeks a new parish administrator. The successful candidate must have excellent communication skills, be empathetic and dedicated. This person must also be adaptable to change, able to multi-task and be proficient in Microsoft Word and Outlook. The position would require 25-30 hours per week with a start date of May 1st. Training is available. Interested applicants may forward a resume to Archdeacon Stuart Allan, Trinity Church, trinsj@nbnet.nb.ca.
Job listings for the Canadian church.
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Canadian churches go dark for Earth Hour
by Marites N. Sison
Anglican Journal
March 31
Canadian Anglicans joined millions of people around the world in switching off electric lights for 60 minutes last Saturday, March 29, as part of Earth Hour, a global campaign to address climate change.
Primate and national native bishop visit remote Oji-Cree chapel
It was the perfect way to end the (truth commission) tour’
by Solange De Santis
Anglican Journal
March 28
Two Anglican church leaders ended a cross-country tour about native issues on March 12 by visiting one of the most unusual chapels in Canada – a wooden structure on the shore of a northern Ontario lake hand-built by an Oji-Cree elder, flying the Anglican Church of Canada flag.
Migrant workers to form international alliance
by Marites N. Sison
Anglican Journal
March 27
Representatives of migrant workers’ groups around the world, some of them church-backed, are scheduled to gather in Hong Kong from June 14-17 for the founding assembly of the International Migrants Alliance, which aims to advance the rights and interests of all migrants, refugees and displaced people.
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Chronology of the debate on the blessing of same-sex unions in the Anglican Church of Canada
****************************************Missionstclair.com offers sermons in addition to the Daily Offices mentioned last week.
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"Sound personal money management is essential to living the life of the Christian steward. For most people, this is where the pedal hits the metal. As stewardship ministers in our parishes we have an opportunity to hold out an ideal for parishioners. The key is to do it with integrity –– owning up to our own experience, while articulating our hopes, wishes and dreams for stewarding our personal finantial futures. "
David M. Ponting
From Scarcity to Abundance (p40)
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A woman went into her kitchen to find a burglar loaded down with her small appliances. She didn't have a weapon so she raised her hand, said "Acts 2:38," and proceeded to quote scripture.
The burglar froze in place, the woman called 911 and the police arrived amazed to find the burglar still frozen where he stood.
"What did you say to him that kept him from moving?" they asked the woman.
She told them that she had simply said Acts 2:38 and quoted scripture.
The police chuckled and escorted the burglar out to the patrol car. "Why did the woman's quoting scripture scare you so much?" they asked.
"Scripture?" said the burglar, "I thought she said she had an ax and two 38's!"
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