Digest 2008-02-02 08 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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Community responds willingly and generously to
Camp Brookwood’s needs
by Chris Hayes
Wow! When our Lord chooses to act through his people, he really goes all out. Saturday’s (April 5) hastily called meeting to address some very serious Camp Brookwood concerns resulted in a 14-member board with a full executive and some new members as well as several committees struck, populated and ready to get to work on site next month. We hope by then we won’t still need snowshoes to get in!
Camp Brookwood is pleased to accept chaplains for the upcoming camp season:
June 29 - July 5 (8 to 11-year-olds)
July 6-12 (8 to 11-year-olds)
July 13-19 (12 to 14-year-olds)
July 20-26 (15 to 17-year-olds)
July 27 - Aug. 2 (8 to 11-year-olds)
Aug. 3-9 (12 to 14-year-olds)
Aug. 10-16 (15 to 17-year-olds)
If you are interested in a week at camp as chaplain, please contact Chris Hayes (chris.hayes at anglican.nb.ca).
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
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.
• 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).
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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Clergy College
Clergy are invited and encouraged to attend the 8th annual Diocesan Clergy College at the Hugh John Flemming Conference Centre, Fredericton, June 9-13. This year's learned instructors are Bishop Bill Hockin (preaching), the Rev. Donald E. Baustian (healing ministry) , Dr. Michael Higgins (religion, culture and spirituality). Register on-line.
Parish statistical returns for the previous year must be filed with the diocese through DIMS by March 15 of each year. As of April 3, the following 2007 parish reports were still outstanding:
Bright, Cambridge and Waterborugh, Campobello, Canterbury, Carleton, Christ Church Cathedral, Derby and Blackville, Dorchester, Fredericton, Fredericton Junction, Grand Falls, Grand Manan, Hammond River, Hampton, Hardwicke, Johnston, Lakewood, Ludlow and Blissfield, Marysville, Maugerville, McAdam, Millidgeville, Musquash, Nelson, Newcastle, New Maryland , Oromocto , Quispamsis, Sackville, Salisbury and Havelock, Simonds, St. Andrews, Stanley, St. Andrews Sunny Brae, St. Margaret's, St. James (Moncton), St. Mark (Saint John), St. Martins and Black River, St. Mary (York), St. Peter's, St. Stephen, Renforth, Upham, Upper Kennebecasis, Waterford, and Woodstock.
Contact Maureen Vail (maureen.vail at Anglican.nb.ca) at the Synod Office for assistance if required.
Sr. Miriam D. Ukeritis, CSJ, PhD assumes the position of Chief Executive Officer of the Southdown Institute on June 30 of this year. She succeeds the Rev. Raymond F. Dlugos, OSA, PhD, who has held the position for the past five years. Southdown is a residential treatment centre serving clergy and religious, located near Toronto.
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)
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 13 RCL Lectionary Year A
The Fourth Sunday of Easter (White)
Propers 339; Acts 2:42-47; Psalm 23; 1 Peter 2:19-25; John 10:1-10; Preface of Easter.
Pray for the Church of the Province of the Indian Ocean, the Most Rev. Gerald James (Ian) Ernest, Archbishop, Province of the Indian Ocean and Bishop of Mauritius.
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.
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: Special price on wriststraps for Sunday school closing, just 99¢. Fiction 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 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 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 11, 9 a.m. - noon Blood Donor Clinic, CFB Gagetown Maritime Club, Oromocto.
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>.
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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
Workers Service Centre in Mancayan, Cordillera
By Mahjabeen Chowdhury
Asia Pacific Program Coordinator with The Primate’s World Relief and Development Fund.
When a mining town and neighbouring farmers clash, it is important that a third party steps in to deal with a wide range of issues. That is the case in Mancayan, Cordillera, The Philippines where Le Panto Mining Company operates a gold and copper mine, and where farmers have serious environmental concerns.
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.
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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 3, 8:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. Spring Indoor Yard Sale, Historic Trinity Church, 115 Charlotte Street, Saint John. New & used items. All proceeds to the renovation fund.
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 9-13, 8th annual Diocesan Clergy College at the Hugh John Flemming Conference Centre, Fredericton with Bishop Bill Hockin (preaching), the Rev. Donald E. Baustian (healing) , Dr. Michael Higgins (religion, culture and spirituality). Register on-line.
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 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 Bishop of the Diocese of Ottawa seeks an incumbent for the Church of St. Bartholomew. Interested cleargy should contact Ann Day (ann-day at ottawa.anglican.ca) in the bishop's office before May 6.
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);
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).
Job listings for the Canadian church.
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When churches lose their way
Times Colonist (Victoria, BC)
April 8
There is something terribly sad about the fighting between the Anglican Church and parishes that wish to break away over the issue of same-sex unions. The fact that people of a shared faith, facing a world with so many physical and spiritual challenges, are wasting time, energy and money in the courts sparks both despair and anger.
SSJD to move out of Montreal, cites budget woes
Anglican Journal
April 7
Citing financial difficulties, the Anglican Sisters of St. John the Divine (SSJD) and the diocese of Montreal have jointly agreed that the Sisters would withdraw from St. John’s House/Maison St-Jean Montréal at St. Lambert, Que., when the lease expires this June, and move back to the SSJD convent in Toronto.
St. Basil scholarship grows, seeks applications
ACC Web
April 4
Bishop Henry Hill was a man passionate about dialogue between Anglican and Orthodox churches. So passionate, in fact, that the former Diocese of Ontario bishop not only served as the Archbishop of Canterbury's representative in related dialogues, but in 1991 he set up the St. Basil Scholarship so scholars from Oriental Orthodox churches could travel overseas to learn more about each other's faith.
Church in Wales says 'no' to women bishops
Ecumenical News International
April 3
London
Welsh Anglican clergy have narrowly voted against a measure, supported unanimously by their bishops, to allow women to be appointed to the episcopate.
Satiric ‘Ship of Fools’ Web site celebrates 10th anniversary
by Solange De Santis
Anglican Journal
April 2
A Web site that is possibly the most irreverent in the Anglican world, Ship of Fools, celebrated its 10th anniversary on, appropriately, April 1 or April Fools’ Day.
Continuing education plans make cruellest month less cruel
ACC Web
April 1
April may feel like the cruellest month, but its arrival means warmer weather, and probably time off, are one less calendar-flip away. If these rainy days are driving you to your day planner, you may want to consider how continuing education fits in.
An issue! An issue! We all fall down
Those who would divide the Communion lack an Anglican spirit, says Mark Oakley
The Rev. Rod Thomas wrote to this newspaper that “there are only really two sides to the current controversy over human sexuality . . . there is no room for middle ground” (Letters, 14 March). So far, media commentators have interpreted the division in the Anglican Communion in the same vein — as being between “conservatives” and “liberals”.
Read the full story.
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Celebrating the Episcopal Church in the Philippines (ECP)
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"How capable a steward of your own personal finances are you? Do you worry a lot about money and issues of financial security? What do you need to do to correct this problem?"
David M. Ponting
From Scarcity to Abundance (p43)
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A little technology theology
“One day God looked down at Earth and saw a lot of rascally behaviour,” says the first geek. “So he sent an angel down for a time. When the angel returned she said to God, “yes, it really is bad on Earth. 95 per cent of the people are misbehaving and only five per cent are not.”
“What happened then? Asked the second geek.
“Well, God considered the situation and decided to send a second angel for a second opinion. That angel returned with the same message, 96 per cent of the people were misbehaving regularly.”
“So what is God going to do about it?”
“Well, obviously God was not pleased, so he e-mailed the 5 per cent who were behaving themselves in order to encourage them. Do you know what the e-mail said?” said the first geek.
“Gee, I don’t know,” said the second.
“Oh oh, we're in trouble," said the first geek. “I didn't get one either.”
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