Digest 2008-02-07 13 May 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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Parish cooperation vital to task force's fact-finding efforts
by Ana Watts
Hard facts and compassionate insight will support the recommendations and proposals the task force on rural and struggling parishes will present to Bishop Claude Miller in March of 2009. Task force consultation throughout the diocese identifies the heart and soul of the issues. A recently launched fact-finding initiative will supply a solid backbone for the final report. Cooperation and input from the parishes is essential every step of the way.
Read the full story.
Check out the new and improved, colourful and informative Camp Brookwood website!
Camp Medley Open House
Spend Sunday afternoon, June 1, from 2 until 5 p.m. at Camp Medley. Take a picnic, tour the camp, meet some of the staff or just enjoy the beautiful surroundings. If your child is a first-time camper, a seasoned camper or is even just thinking about attending Camp Medley, don’t miss this wonderful opportunity to check things out.
Creating a Safer Church
This international Anglican Conference –– to consolidate existing work across the Anglican Communion, further secure safeguarding strategies, identify attainable goals for the future, and otherwise compliment the work of the Lambeth Conference in this field –– will be held July 18-20 in Woking, near London and Lambeth Palace. Contact the Rev. Pearl Luxon < safeguarding at methodistchurch.org.uk> or the Rev Canon Dr John Higgins <john_l_higgins at lineone.net> for more information.
Regathering rescheduled
The annual retreat with Bishop Claude Miller with those whom he has confirmed and originally scheduled for this spring is rescheduled for Oct.4 & 5.Watch your mailbox for further information or contact Liz Harding <elizabeth.harding at anglican.nb.ca>.
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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
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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May 18 RCL Lectionary Year A
Trinity Sunday (white)
Propers 346; Genesis 1:1––2:4a; Psalm 8; 2 Corinthians 13:11–13; Matthew 28:16–2.
Preface of Trinity
Pray for the Angican Church of Kenya, the Most Rev. Benjamin M.P. Nzimbi, Archbishop of Kenya and Bishop of All Saints Cathedral Diocese.
Pray for the Anglican Communion.
Provincial Prayer Care
Diocesan Intercessions
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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: Thoughtful gifts for showers, weddings and graduations.
Anglican House: Graduation gifts, Bibles and cards in stock.
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May 13, 4:45 p.m. Investment Committee, Synod Office board room.
May 14, 3 - 5 p.m. Council Administration Team, Synod Office board room.
May 15-18 ACPO (Advisory Committee on Postulants for Ordination), Newfoundland.
May 16, 2-4 p.m. Working Group on policies under Canon Seven, Synod Office board room.
May 17-19 Teens Encounter Christ weekend, St. Mark's, St. George.
Details and candidate application
May 17, 3-6 p.m. Annual lobster supper at St. Clement's Church, 6865 Highway 102 (old Trans-Canada). Two lobsters for $25 or a ham plate for $12. A good selection of pies too. Don't miss it!!
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.
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As of April 15 our unofficial campaign total is approximately $662,655 with $337,345 to go. That's up $42,857 since December 31, 2007. And that's $14,957 ahead of where we were this time last year.
Since the appearance of the campaign article the March NB Anglican, we have received approximately $5,985. That's approximately $1,000 a week over the following six week period.
We need to reach our $1million goal in order to provide Camp Brookwood with the $90,000 we promised them from the campaign to help refurbish their infrastructure. Much of that will be needed this summer. We also need $247,345 to pay down the loan we took out to finish the new main hall at Camp Medley.
If you have yet to send in your envelope from the March issue of the NB Anglican, why not do it now?
I wish to thank you again for your continued support and I look forward to receiving some more mail.
God Bless and let's keep the camps programs in our prayers as the summer approaches.
Peter Irish
Campaign Chair
Help for Myanmar (Burma)
The Primate's World Relief and Development Fund, through ACT (Action by Churches Together) is responding to the devastation in Myanmar (Burma). Anglicans across Canada may respond with their donations through their local parishes, through online donations, or by calling PWRDF directly at 416 924-9199, extension 320.
Mark your calendar
The Primate’s World Relief and Development Fund regional meeting for the ecclesiastical province of Canada is scheduled for May 29 – June 1 in St. Mary’s, Glace Bay, N.S. PWRDF Diocesan representatives, refugee co-ordinators, committee members, gift planning/financial development consultants, youth council members, KAIROS regional reps, PWRDF board and staff members and all others interested in PWRDF and involved at the parish level are welcome.
Diocesan PWRDF workshop, Oct. 18 at Trinity Church, Sussex.
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.
****************************************May 24, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. Camp Brookwood yard sale and early camp registrations all at the camp. Advance donations to the yard sale accepted at the camp until May. 20.
May 24, 8.30 a.m. to 12 noon Community yard and bake sale, St. Luke's Church Hall, corner of Metcalf and Lansdowne, Saint John.
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).
May 29-June 1 Regional PWRDF meeting, St. Mary's, Glace Bay, Cape Breton.
May 31 Sixth annual All Saints’ salmon barbecue with fiddleheads served in the Medley Room of All Saints' Church, 150 Crock’s Point Road, Keswick Ridge. Baked potatoes, baby carrots, dessert, coffee & tea and roast beef for those who don't want salmon are all on the menu. Reservations are required for sittings at 4, 5:15 and 6:30 p.m. (Call either Lois Poore/363-4229 or Eugene Price/363-4463.) Dinners $12 per person with $5 half-portions for children under 12.There will also be a craft and bake table.
May 31 7 - 10 p.m. St. Luke's Gala in the Vale in St. Luke's basement, Temperance Vale (Parish of Prince William, Dumfries, Queensbury and Southampton). The evening includes music, a dessert buffet and an auction featuring home baked goods, stained glass, wood working and many more items. Neville Delong is auctioneer, doors open at 6, entrance is $5 per person.
June 1, 2-5 p.m. Camp Medley Open House. Take a picnic, tour the camp, meet some of the staff or just enjoy the beautiful surroundings. If your child is a first-time camper, a seasoned camper or is even just thinking about attending Camp Medley, don’t miss this wonderful opportunity to check things out.
June 2, 8 p.m. The Saint John Men's Chorus in concert at Grace Presbyterian Church,101 Coburg Street, Saint John (formerly the Church of St. John and St.Stephen). Tickets $12 in advance, $15 at the door. Advance tickets from David Shoots, Bookseller, 40 Coburg St.
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 9-12 National Anglican Editors Association annual conference, Holiday Inn, Mactaquac.
June 14 , 10:30 a.m. Task Force on Rural and Struggling Parishes, Christ Church (Parish) Church, Fredericton.
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. – noon Barbecue/yard sale/car wash at Saint James Lakewood, 2000 Loch Lomond Rd. Saint John in support of its 2009 Mission to Roatan, Honduras.
June 21, 9 a.m. Camp Brookwood camp cleaning.
June 22, 2:30 p.m. Memorial Service, St. Peter's Church, Upham.
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. Wright will speak for a few minutes on the work of the foundation.
July 18-20 Creating a Safer Church, an international Anglican Conference to consolidate existing work across the Anglican Communion, further secure safeguarding strategies, identify attainable goals for the future, and otherwise compliment the work of the Lambeth Conference in this field. It will be held in Woking, near London and Lambeth Palace. Contact the Rev. Pearl Luxon < safeguarding at methodistchurch.org.uk> or the Rev Canon Dr John Higgins <john_l_higgins at lineone.net> for more information.
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 18 Diocesan PWRDF workshop, Trinity Church, Sussex.
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 Diocese of Edmonton invites applications from clergy interested in serving full-time in a rural setting in northwestern Alberta:
* St. Philip’s, Westlock (50% time);
* St. Mary Abbots, Barrhead: (50% time);
* St. Peter’s, Lac La Nonne.
Acquire parish profiles from or send applications (by May 29) to:
<bishop at edmonton.anglican.ca>.
Executive Director
The Christian Council for Reconciliation (CCR) seeks a part-time executive director to assist in the provision of services to prisoners and prisoners’ families. A detailed description of the position, skills and competencies required as well as an outline of duties and responsibilities is on the web page. Resumes may be forwarded in confidence to <springhouse atns.sympatico.ca>.
Incumbents for Nova Scotia and PEI
In accordance with Canon 25, Bishop Sue Moxley of the Diocese of Nova Scotia and PEI invites applications for the following positions:
Rector, New London, P.E.I.
Rector, Stewiacke & Shubenacadie
Application and resume forms are available from Miss Kelly Appleton <bishopsoffice at nspeidiocese.ca>. Application deadline May 25.
Writer wanted
Generation seeks editorial staff (age 16-18) for the National Anglican Youth Website. The seven-month contract position for 8-10 hours/week includes research, writing, soliciting content and maintaining currency with contemporary youth and faith issues. Position begins May 30.
Job listings for the Canadian church.
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Anglican booksellers fortify their ministry
by Ali Symons
General Synod Web News
MAY 13, 2008
Their churches are bookshelves and stock rooms. They preach about new theology books and vestments. Anglican booksellers aren't your average ministers, but they reach out to hundreds of people who pass through their doors each week. From May 5 to 7, they met in Toronto, to bolster this ministry through education and fellowship.
Read the full story (with a photo of and quote from Cathy Ramey of Anglican House).
Archbishop of Canterbury's Pentecost Letter to the Bishops of the Anglican Communion
Anglican Communion News Service
MAY 13, 2008
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, has sent an open letter to the bishops of the Anglican Communion, in advance of the Lambeth Conference.
Read the full text of the letter.
Sunday services continue at three-breakaway Anglican churches
Canadian Press
May 12
TORONTO — Two of three breakaway Anglican parishes in the Diocese of Niagara spurned an Ontario court ruling issued last week requiring them to share their church buildings with the diocese, opting instead to conduct Sunday services at new locations. The third parish honoured the Ontario Superior Court ruling and shared its facilities, but not without problems, said Rev. Gerry Brodie, rector of the Church of the Good Shepherd in St. Catharines.
Read the full story.
Police beat up and evict Anglican parishioners
By Lance Guma
SW Radio Africa
12 May 2008
State sponsored violence against members of the Anglican Church reached new levels over the weekend as police in different parts of Harare gatecrashed church services and beat up parishioners loyal to new bishop Sebastian Bakare. At the St Francis parish in Waterfalls riot police interrupted the service during ‘holy communion’ and told parishioners to leave. Witnesses said the parishioners assumed it was the usual police over-zealousness and some of them remained seated. The police then began beating up people, including women, in the church.
Lucas-Jefferies, Gurung appointed to Canadian Foodgrains Bank board
Primate's World Relief and Development Fund
MAY 9, 2008
Marian Lucas-Jefferies of Public Landing (and the Parish of Upham), N.B., Diocese of Fredericton, and PWRDF staff member Naba Gurung have been appointed to serve three-year terms. The Anglican Church of Canada, through PWRDF, became a member of CFGB in June 2007.
Niagara diocese to hold Sunday services at dissenting churches
by Solange De Santis
Anglican Journal
May 9, 2008
The diocese of Niagara announced it has scheduled Sunday services at 8:30 a.m. at three dissenting churches, after a judge ruled on May 5 that the three congregations must share their buildings with diocesan representatives and parishioners loyal to the diocese.
Primate’s Fund accepting donations for Burma cyclone relief
Anglican Journal
May 8, 2008
The Primate’s World Relief and Development Fund (PWRDF) is accepting donations to be sent to its partners in Burma (also known as Myanmar) to help victims of a cyclone that on May 2 killed tens of thousands of people and left about one million others homeless.
Anglican Journal editor resigns
by Ali Symons
General Synod Web News
MAY 7, 2008
Anglican Journal editor Leanne Larmondin has announced her resignation effective June 13, 2008. Ms. Larmondin served General Synod in three roles over 15 years, first as staff writer for the Journal, then as web manager, where she helped launch anglican.ca. In 2002, she began as editor of the award-winning Journal, the largest circulation religious publication in Canada.
Churches must share buildings with Niagara diocese, court rules
by Solange De Santis
Anglican Journal
May 6, 2008
An Ontario judge ruled on May 5 that the diocese of Niagara should be allowed to share three church buildings where congregations have voted to leave the Anglican Church of Canada over theological issues that include blessing ceremonies for gay couples.
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CIRC Meeting Highlights -- April 25-27, 2008
****************************************Fred Youth is a new, online meeting place for Christian young people in the greater Fredericton area. It features a general discussion forum, prayer forum, a link to Sunday Night Live and there is the potential for church-specific forums for individual youth groups.
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A parenting audio tape David Ponting used when his daughters were small included a plan to help children learn how to manage money. "The author suggested that children be given an allowance … Tell them they can choose how they use the money but that they must do three things each week: spend some of the money on themselves, save some money, and give some money to charities. Each week when the time comes for their allowance payout the child explains how they deployed the money the previous week in order to receive the next week's allowance. … This secular parenting trainer had a simple solution to the teaching of stewardship. Implicit in her methodology was an understanding of the need to think beyond ourselves to the needs of others and the need to manage our resources wisely by saving. Furthermore it is theologically sound and holistic because it reinforces the joy of having money and spending it on ourselves in celebration of the abundance of God."
David M. Ponting
From Scarcity to Abundance (pp 59)
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“Children, do you all say your prayers at night?” asked the Sunday school teacher.
Jason replied, “I don’t have to, my mommy says my prayers.”
“I see,” said the teacher. “And what does your mother say?”
She says “Thank God he’s in bed!”
Credit for this funny story goes to a lively, fun and free on-line newsletter called RUMORS, specially designed for Christians with a sense of humor. To Subscribe:
* Send an e-mail to: rumors-subscribe@joinhands.com
* Don't put anything else in that e-mail
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