Digest 2008-02-04 22 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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Clergy college looks at the church and the world
by Ana Watts
The 2008 Clergy College offers a wide view of the church and the world through preaching, healing, and exploring religion, culture and spirituality. Like its predecessors, this eighth annual diocesan clergy college is unashamedly academic in tone and presented by highly regarded teachers, writers and thinkers.
Alternative Contemporary Worship Service
Christ Church (Parish) Church, Westmorland and Charlotte Streets in Fredericton, introduces a new alternative contemporary worship service on Saturday, April 26 at 4 p.m. The Rev. Anthony Kwaw, rector, describes it as open-house worship with a relaxed atmosphere, people are free to come and go as they want or need. "It is not Sunday and it is not formal but it is meaningful worship, especially for those who are inspired and uplifted by contemporary music." Everyone is welcome.
Office hours discontinued for the summer
The Anglican Chaplain campus office hours at UNB (Fredericton) and STU are discontinued until the beginning of the fall term. The Rev. Canon George M Porter, D.Phil, (chaplain) is still available to students, faculty, staff and parents on an on-call basis. Please contact him at –– 506-459-1801 ext 4, or <george.porter at anglican.nb.ca>.
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Donations gratefully received
Anglican clergy in the lower Kennebecasis River Valley are preparing to offer a regular service of Holy Communion in the multi-purpose room of The Kingsway Care Centre, a new nursing home in Quispamsis. Donations of the basic items needed for the service – including altar, lectern, linens, chalice, paten, cruets, burse and veil – would be appreciated. Contact the Rev. George Eves <george.eves at taylorcollege.ca>.
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Congratulations to the Ven. Dr. F.Harold Hazen, ordained to the priesthood in Christ Church Cathedral 50 years ago, on Whitsunday May 25, 1958.
Condolences to the family of Gene Moore who died in Saint John on Thursday (April 17). Gene generously donated his time and talents to the diocese as chair of the finance committee and a member of the diocesan council, human resource and investment committees. His funeral was held yesterday (April 21) at St. Mary and St. Bartholomew's church, Saint John.
Condolences to the family of Reta Evelyn Tapley, mother of the Rev. Allen Tapley of Sussex Corner. She died on Wednesday (April 16) and her funeral was held on Saturday (April) 16 at St. James United Church. Woodstock.
Rest eternal grant unto them O Lord, and may light perpetual shine upon them.
Please keep Judith Moore and Allen Tapley in your prayers.
The Rev. Canon George Akerley was appointed interim priest-in-charge of the Parish of Upper Kennebecasis on April 16.
The Rev. Canon Robert Smith is appointed interim priest-in-charge in the Parish of McAdam, effective Friday, April 25.
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
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 27 RCL Lectionary Year A
The Sixth Sunday of Easter (White)
Propers 341; Acts 17:22-31; Psalm 66:7-18; 1 Peter 3:13-22; John 14:15-21; 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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Atlantic Theological Conference
Christian Psychology: The Formation of the Soul, is the title of the 2008 Atlantic Theological Conference at the University of King’s College, Halifax, June 24 – 27. Among the featured speakers are Dr. Neil Robertson, King's College; Dr. Anthony Esolen, Providence College, Rhode Island; Dr. Jane Curran, Dalhousie University; and Dr. Steve Dowden, Brandeis University, Massachusetts. The opening night special lecture is The Soul in Paraphrase: A Tribute to Robert Crouse, given by Dr. Michael Treschow, UBC Okanagan. Information.
The Canon W.S.H. Morris Scholarship
This scholarship or scholarships (to a maximum of $5,000) is awarded annually to Anglican clergy in the Atlantic provinces within five years or so of graduation from theological studies It may be used to assist in ongoing education through study and/or travel outside the region. Recipients are required to serve in an Anglican diocese in the Atlantic Provinces for at least three years after completion of the funded study. Deadline for applications to the Rev. Dr. Jody Clarke <jclarke at astheology.ns.ca> is June 2.
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 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: May 10 is World Fair Trade Day, drop in that Saturday for samples and special discounts including 15 per cent off regularly priced giftware and 10 per cent off food products.
Anglican House: NRSV and NIV Pew Bibles, $13.99 + tax; new spring/summer napkins in stock, 2008 Mother's Day Ideals $7.99; Fair Trade Coffee ( ground and beans) and Fair Trade Teas in stock all the time.
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April 24, 1:30 - 4:30 and 6 - 8 p.m. Blood Donor Clinic, Minto Seniors Citizens Club, 11 O’Leary Lane.
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, 4 p.m. Inaugural Alternative Contemporary Worship Service at Christ Church (Parish) Church, Fredericton. Everyone is welcome to this open-house style worship with a relaxed atmosphere. People are free to come and go as they want or need. It is meaningful worship, especially for those who are inspired and uplifted by contemporary music.
April 26, 10 a.m. Consultation on Rural & Struggling Parishes, St. Clement's Church, Prince William for Archdeaconry of Woodstock (lunch provided).
April 27, 2 p.m., Saint John area Ultrea, Church of the Good Shepherd, 668 Manawagonish Road, Saint John West. Members and friends are welcome to this afternoon of music, sharing, inspiration and encouragement.
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Every pledge, every gift, every contribution to the Faith for a Lifetime campaign is appreciated.
Peter Irish
Campaign Chair
Christian response to HIV pandemic expressed in art
HONG KONG – More than 20 entries depicting the Christian responsibility of taking a leading role in tackling concerns arising from the spread of HIV and AIDS in modern society were received from migrants in Hong Kong for a competition sponsored by St. John’s Anglican Cathedral, a PWRDF partner. The art work was displayed in the Pedestrian Precinct of Chater Road at its annual HIV/AIDS Festival.
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 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
April 30, 7 p.m. Kings College Choral Evensong at All Saints Church, St. Andrews. Renowned organist Paul Halley, formerly of the Cathedral of St. John the Divine in New York City is accompanist for this musically and spiritually enriching event. Everyone is welcome.
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 4, 3 p.m. Holocaust Memorial Observance at Sgoolai Israel Synagogue, Westmorland Street in Fredericton. The greater Fredericton community is invited by the Fredericton Jewish community to attend this annual observance. Keynote speaker is Esther Bem, a child survivor who was born in the former Yugoslavia and sheltered from the Nazis by the residents of a rural village in northern Italy. A reception will follow in the social hall.
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 9-12, Sacred and Secular in a Global Canada: Past, Present and Future, a conference at Huron University College (at The University of WesternOntario), London, ON.
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 10, noon Open Camp at Camp Brookwood.
May 12, 7:30 p.m. The National Youth Choir of Canada, under the direction of Dr. Julian Wachner, director, in concert at Trinity Church, Saint John. Sponsored by the Saint John Chorale, tickets $15 ($5 for students) available from Chorale members and at the door.
May 17-19 Teens Encounter Christ weekend, St. Mark's, St. George.
Details and candidate application
May 20 , 7 p.m. Camp Brookwood board meeting, St. James, Centreville.
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.
May 24-25 Alpha Equip and Refresh conference at Smythe Street Cathedral in Fredericton ––an opportunity to find out more about Alpha if it is new to you, show you how to run a course or provide ways to take your course to the next level. Registration $95 per person (discounts available for early birds, couples and groups of 3 or more).
June 7, Layreaders' Retreat Day with Bishop Claude Miller, St. George's Church, 100 Watson St., Saint John West. Find a map to the location on the Layreaders website. Register on-line today.
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 16 , 7 p.m. Camp Brookwood board meeting.
June 21, 9 a.m. Camp Brookwood camp cleaning.
June 24-27 2008 Atlantic Theological Conference at the University of King’s College, Halifax. Theme -- Christian Psychology: The Formation of the Soul. Featured speakers are Dr. Neil Robertson, King's College; Dr. Anthony Esolen, Providence College, Rhode Island; Dr. Jane Curran, Dalhousie University; and Dr. Steve Dowden, Brandeis University, Massachusetts. The opening night special lecture is The Soul in Paraphrase: A Tribute to Robert Crouse, given by Dr. Michael Treschow, UBC Okanagan. Information.
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).
June 29, 11 a.m. Annual St. John the Baptist celebration at the chapel dedicated in his name at Chamcook. The Very Rev. John VanN. Wright, former Dean of Fredericton and then Victoria, and current chair of the Anglican Foundation, will preach. Reception to follow the service at the nearby Atlantic Salmon Federation, where Mr. Write will speak for a few minutes on the work of the foundation.
July 31, 7 p.m. Camp Brookwood board meeting.
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>.
August 18, 7 p.m. Camp Brookwood board meeting.
Oct. 4, 10 a.m. Camp Brookwood close camp.
Sept. 15, 7 p.m. Camp Brookwood board meeting.
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.
Oct. 20 , 7 p.m. Camp Brookwood board meeting, St. James Centreville.
Nov. 17 , 7 p.m. Camp Brookwood board meeting, St. James Centreville.
Dec. 15 , 7 p.m. Camp Brookwood board meeting, St. James Centreville.
Jan. 19, 2009 , 7 p.m. Camp Brookwood board meeting, St. James Centreville.
Feb. 16 , 2009 , 7 p.m. Camp Brookwood AGM, St. James Centreville.
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The Bishop of the Diocese of Western Newfoundland seeks rectors for:
The Parish of Pasadena/Cormack, effective July 1(negotiable);
The Parish of Grand Bay, effective May 1 (negotiable);
The Parish of Flower’s Cove, effective July 1 (negotiable).
Profiles and information from (dsown at nf.aibn.com).
The Bishop of the Diocese of Ottawa seeks an incumbent for the Church of St. Bartholomew. Interested clergy should contact Ann Day (ann-day at ottawa.anglican.ca) in the bishop's office before May 6.
Job listings for the Canadian church.
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South American prelate rejects Canadian church's request to cancel visit
by Solange De Santis
Anglican Journal
April 21
Archbishop Fred Hiltz, primate of the Anglican Church of Canada, has asked South American archbishop Gregory Venables to cancel a scheduled visit to Canada this week and "stop interfering in the life of this province."
(The full link was not available at E News press time.)
Canadian primate asks South American prelate to "stop interfering"
by Solange De Santis
Anglican Journal
April 21
Archbishop Fred Hiltz, primate of the Anglican Church of Canada, has asked South American archbishop Gregory Venables to cancel a scheduled visit to Canada this week and “stop interfering in the life of this province.”
Primate asks Venables to cancel visit
General Synod Web News
April 21
After consulting with the House of Bishops, Archbishop Fred Hiltz, Primate of the Anglican Church of Canada, wrote to Archbishop Gregory Venables, Primate of the Southern Cone, asking him to cancel a planned, unauthorized visit to Canada.
Saskatchewan’s Bishop Burton to become rector of Dallas church
by Solange De Santis
Anglican Journal
April 21
Bishop Anthony Burton, who has served the diocese of Saskatchewan for 15 years as its bishop and two as its dean, announced on April 20 that he will be taking up a new post as rector of the Church of the Incarnation in Dallas.
Bishops decline request from network for national talks
by Solange De Santis
Anglican Journal
April 18
Niagara Falls, Ont.: Bishops of the Anglican Church of Canada, at their April 14-18 meeting, declined a request for national-level negotiations over church property from the Anglican Network in Canada, a small group of parishes that have decided to leave the church over issues that include offering blessing ceremonies to married gay couples.
Report to Canadian Anglicans from the House of Bishops
General Synod Web News
April 18
A year ago, we met in this same place under a different Primate and in the company of the Archbishop of Canterbury. It is hard, as Archbishop Fred Hiltz, our new Primate, said in his opening reflections, not to be mindful of all the changes that a year can bring. Changes are always with us. In our opening session, we welcomed two new members -- Bishops Linda Nicholls of Toronto, and Jane Alexander of Edmonton -- and in a rare but fortunate event, we re-welcomed Bishop Gordon Beardy who left us several years ago and who returns to the House as assistant Bishop of Keewatin. We welcomed retired Archbishop Terry Finlay of Toronto who has agreed to be our chaplain. We offered congratulations and prayers to Bishop Victoria Matthews on her election as Bishop of Christchurch, New Zealand. We welcomed the appointment of Bishop Nicholls to the Primate's Theological Commission. And we said goodbye to Bishop Charles Arthurson, who was attending his last meeting of the House of Bishops.
What makes a group of bishops a House?
General Synod Web News
April 18
It's because they meet as a family - as brothers and sisters in Christ - says Archbishop Fred Hiltz, the Primate, in a new webcast recorded from Mount Carmel Spiritual Centre in Niagara Falls, Ont., where bishops met April 14 - 18.
Anglican covenant conference draws international group, elicits varied viewpoints
New York's Desmond Tutu Center hosts April conference
by Jerry Hames and Daphne Mack
Episcopal News Service
April 16
Participants at the recent "An Anglican Covenant: Divisive or Reconciling?" conference, held at the Desmond Tutu Center in New York City, gathered to discuss whether or not the Anglican Communion should adopt an official covenant.
Women's network strategizes for Lambeth
by Ali Symons
General Synod Web News
APRIL 16
Domestic violence, women in leadership, and women's access to technology—these are a few of the issues that the International Anglican Women's Network (IAWN) would like to discuss with bishops and their spouses at the Lambeth Conference, the meeting of all Anglican bishops in July 2008.
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Praying with our Partners: May 11 - July 27
French translations of the Book of Alternative Services Ordinal
* Service de la Parole
* Le Propre de l'année liturgique (BAS Propers)
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Who owns a congregation?
Alban Institute
We can draw many useful analogies between congregations, other nonprofits, and businesses, but ultimately congregations need ideas and language of their own. It is easy to say that "the church should run more like a business," without recognizing that in some respects the church should and does run very differently ...
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"Christian stewardship is grateful and responsible use of God's universe in the light of God's purpose as revealed in Jesus Christ. Christian stewards, empowered by the Holy Spirit, commit themselves to conscious, purposeful decisions. "
David M. Ponting
From Scarcity to Abundance (pp 50-51)
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The visiting rector attempted to make small talk with a little boy while his mother was in the kitchen making tea.
"What does your mother do for you when you've been a good boy," asked the rector.
"She lets me stay home from church with dad," said the child.
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