Digest 2008-01-03 22 January 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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Amazing church photography project complete
By Twila Buttimer
As he completed his last trip, took and printed the last photograph, Diocesan Archivist Frank Morehouse found it hard to believe that his Church Photography Project was finished. The rest of us could hardly believe that such an ambitious project – photographing the interior and exterior of every Anglican Church in New Brunswick – was actually undertaken and completed by one person!
2008 Teens Encounter Christ (TEC) Weekend for young people 16-21 years old
May 17-19, St. Mark's church in St. George
Details and candidate application
Looking for a summer of fun in the sun?
Camp Medley staff application form
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.
Temporary new home for the UNB (Fredericton) & St. Thomas University Chaplain
The Campus Ministry and chaplaincy office for the Rev. Canon George M. Porter, D.Phil. recently moved to a new temporary location on the second floor of Bridges House (room 216A), just down the hill from the SUB on the UNB Fredericton campus. George <george.porter at anglican.nb.ca> is available to students, faculty or staff and is on campus most Tuesdays.
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The 2008 Diocese of Fredericton Narrative Budget (pdf)
The Fourth Annual Companioned Spiritual Formation March Retreat
March 7-9, Villa Madonna
Begins with a community meal at 5:30 on March 7
Sister Caroline Dawson will lead a reflection on "The Ministry of Spiritual Direction" or spiritual accompaniment –– walking with someone on their spiritual journey, and supporting them as they try to follow the lead of God in their lives. The $150 registration fee includes two nights accommodation and six meals. Bursaries are available )Young people to build houses in Mexico
A rather extraordinary group of young people from the Sussex area, assisted by youth pastor Brennan Caines and Pat McCaig from the Parish of Waterford and St. Marks, is headed for the YWAM (Youth With A Mission) Homes of Hope housing project in Mazatlan, Mexico on March Break. The dozen teens will be accompanied by Marilyn Mercer and the Rev. Allen Tapley as well as Brennan and Pat.
The team asks for your prayer and financial support in its efforts to raise just over $11,000. Cheques payable to the Parish of St. Mark’s (Mexico Mission) may be sent to Pat McCaig, 4 Needle St., Sussex Corner, NB E4E 2Z4. Further information about the mission trip can be obtained from Brennan Caines at Trinity Church in Sussex.
The John Howard Society of Fredericton seeks property in the city (preferably between Queen and George Streets) that can accommodate a 12,000 sq. ft. building including an agency office and 20 single-occupancy apartments for some of the most disadvantaged citizens of the region. Locations that have existing buildings offer greater chances for success and will be given the most consideration. Contact Valarie MacCullam <jhsf at nb.aibn.com>.
I commend to you:
The National Worship Conference of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada
and the Anglican Church of Canada
June 25-28 in Montreal
With presentations by Gordon Lathrop, a distinguished Lutheran liturgist; and Karen Ward, a Lutheran pastor serving a joint Lutheran-Episcopal congregation in metropolitan Seattle whose congregation is primarily under 30 years in age.
Bishop's Itinerary
Jan. 24 Office
Jan. 27-31 Deanery of Kingston and the Kennebecasis
PRISM (Protection and Response Involving Sexual Misconduct) Workshops will be held in Woodstock and Sussex on Saturday, April 19. Times and venues to be announced.
Open incumbencies
Bright
Campobello
Fredericton Junction
Lakewood
McAdam
Musquash
Salisbury and Havelock
Simonds
Diocesan positions now vacant or pending vacancy
Indications of interest or nominations to any of the listed positions are welcome. Please direct inquiries or seek additional information as to terms of reference or other details to the Secretary of Synod.
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Jan. 27 RCL Lectionary Year A
The Third Synday after Epiphany (Proper 3) (Green) Week of Prayer for Christian Unity ends.
Propers 350; Isaiah 9:1-4; Psalm 27: 1, 5-13; 1 Corinthians 1:10-18; Matthew 4:12-23; Preface of the Lord's Day.
Pray for the Church of Bangladesh, the Rt. Rev. Michael S. Maroi, Moderator, Church of Bangladesh and Bishop of Dhaka.
Provincial Prayer Care
Diocesan Intercessions
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Girls Weekend at Stone Church
Jessie Joyce, Hilary Ladd and Erin Tracy-Stevenson, senior students at Taylor College are hosting this Saint John event as part of their third year evangelism project. Girls 12-14 are invited to join the fun beginning at 6:30 p.m. on March 7 and continuing until 4 p.m. March 8. The cost is $10/girl or $15 per family. Details from<erintracy at hotmail.com>and on Face Book.
Jesus to the Nations, an Atlantic Canada Mission Conference, March 28-30, Mt. St. Vincent University in Halifax, NS.
Seeks participants and facilitators for programs in Africa and Central America.
Youth/youth workers who are concerned about social justice and the realities of economic poverty and injustice, as well as interested in other cultures and open to a group experience, must apply by Jan. 31.
The St. Margaret's Consultation on Doctrine, Liturgy, and Preaching
Human Sexuality and The Nuptial Mystery
April 20-22, Winnipeg, Manitoba
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
• At Ten Thousand Villages all table lamps are 25 per cent off the regular price -- watch for other in-store specials too.
• At Anglican House, Lenten and Easter bulletins are in stock; coin cards for $15 yield are here, $20 yield are on the way. Shop now for the largest selection.
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Jan. 24, 1:30 - 4:30 & 6 - 8 p.m. Blood Donor Clinic, Minto Senior Citizens Club, 11 O'Leary Lane.
Jan. 27, 2 - 4 p.m. Cursillo Ultreya, Church of the Good Shepherd, 668 Manawagonish Rd., Saint John West. Please join the group for an uplifting afternoon of music, sharing, inspiration and encouragement - and bring a friend.
Jan. 28, 2:30 - 4:30 & 6 - 8 p.m. Blood Donor Clinic, Nashwaaksis Baptist Church, 1904 Edgewood Drive, Fredericton North.
Jan. 28, 1:30 – 4:30 & 6 – 8 p.m.2 – 4 & 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. Blood Donor Clinic, Holy Cross House, St. Thomas University, Fredericton.
Jan 29, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. & 1 - 4 p.m. Blood Donor Clinic,Holy Cross House, St. Thomas University, Fredericton.
Jan. 29, 4:30 p.m. Finance Committee, Synod Office board room.
Jan. 30, 5 - 8:30 p.m. Blood Donor Clinic, Faith Baptist Church Gym, New Maryland.
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Campaign Chair Peter Irish is working on 2007 year-end totals. He will share the good news next week.
Donor complaint alerts Primate's Fund to scam
PWRDF donors will shortly receive a letter via Canada Post warning that a telemarketing company is misleading people by soliciting donations on behalf of the Primates Fund. Please be reminded that:
• PWRDF never solicits donations via telemarketing
• PWRDF does not share its direct donor list
• PWRDF Executive Director Cheryl Curtis clarified PWRDF fundraising practices in a letter to donors last year
• The PWRDF website contains information about Ethical Fundraising Practices
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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Feb. 5, 5 p.m. Shrove Tuesday pancake supper at Christ Church (Parish) Church, Charlotte and Westmorland Streets in Fredericton). Pancakes, sausages, baked beans, layer cakes. Pay by donation.
Feb. 11 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: Religion –– violence or virtue?.
Feb. 15, 3:30-5 p.m. Forum for Christian Faith and the University.
Feb. 18 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: Genesis and Darwin –– can we talk?
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. 26-28 Second Annual Conference on Anglican Church Planting at St. Paul's, Bloor Street in Toronto. Details to come.
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 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?
May 17-19 Teens Encounter Christ weekend, St. Mark's, St. George.
Details and candidate application
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The Church of St. John the Evangelist on Elgin Street in Ottawa seeks an incumbent. (PROFILE) Those interested in the position should contact Ann Day in the office of the Bishop of Ottawa <ann-day at ottawa.anglican.ca>. Deadline for applications is March 11.
Cadet Camp Chaplains needed to serve in Cornwallis, Gagetown and Greenwood from mid-July until the end of August. Applicants must be ordained/commissioned and in good standing with their church or religious authorities. The salary level is the same as a social worker in the military. Contact Padre Jennifer Gosse <gosse.jc@forces.gc.ca>.
Bishop Sue Moxley of the Diocese of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island invites applications for the following positions:
• Dean of the Diocese and Rector of Cathedral Church of All Saints, Halifax;
• Rector of the Parish of Shelburne;
• Rector (half or full-time) Parish of Parrsboro-Port Grenville.
Profiles for each position as well as résumé forms are available from <bishopsoffice at nspeidiocese.ca>.
Deadline for all applications in Feb. 8.
The Diocese of Saskatchewan:
• Seeks an experienced and enthusiastic priest for the position of Executive Archdeacon and Principal of the James Settee College for Ministry to assist the bishop with the administration of the Diocese of Saskatchewan and to lead, administer, and teach in its training college for priests. A detailed job description may be obtained from Bishop Anthony Burton <burton at sasktel.net>. Electronic applications accepted until Feb. 12.
• Invites applications for an incumbent position at St. David's in Prince Albert. Obtain the parish profile through <burton at sasktel.net>. Applications to the same address will be accepted until Feb. 12.
Bishop John E. Privett of the Diocese of Kootenay invites applications for incumbent (2/3 time) in the Parish of St. Paul's in Golden, B. C. A parish profile is available from <diocese_of_kootenay at telus.net> Deadline for applicationsis Feb. 29.
Chaplaincy in a correctional milieu
Women and men who are incarcerated need chaplains to journey with them as they reclaim the dignity of a renewed life and prepare to return to community. Are you called to respond to this challenge in relation to your incarcerated sisters and brothers?
The Atlantic Region of Correctional Service of Canada has need for a Roman Catholic or Protestant chaplain to provide service in English at the
Atlantic Institution in Renous.
Deadline for submissions is Jan. 31, 2008.
Guidelines for Submissions and Requirements
Information available by e-mail (ChaplaincyG at csc-scc.gc.ca)
The Anglican Diocese of Ottawa and the Eastern Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada each have a full-time position available in a shared ministry in Ottawa. This is the first joint Lutheran/Anglican project of its kind and an opportunity to build a church from a blank slate. For details contact Ann Day (ann-day at ottawa.anglican.ca) or the Rev. Guenter Dahle (gdahle at elcic.ca). Application deadline is March 1.
Job listings for the Canadian church.
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Anglican World suspends publication, moves to Web-based format
by Solange De Santis
Anglican Journal
Jan. 21
Publication of a paper version of Anglican/Episcopal World magazine, published quarterly by the Anglican Communion office in London, has been suspended in favour of an e-mail distribution model, said Canon Kenneth Kearon, secretary general of the Communion.
Archbishop of Canterbury responds to Primate's letter
Jan. 21
General Synod Feature
Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams has written to Canadian Primate Archbishop Fred Hiltz to say that he "cannot support or sanction" foreign interventions in the affairs of the Canadian Church. Archbishop Williams was responding to a letter Archbishop Hiltz wrote to all the Primates of the Anglican Communion earlier this year in which he explained where the Canadian Church was in its discussion of same-sex blessings.
Launch of Lambeth Conference 2008
Jan. 21
Anglican Communion News Service
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams today launched the official programme for Lambeth Conference 2008 Equipping Bishops for Mission at Lambeth Palace. Joining Dr Williams on the panel were Archbishop Ellison Pogo (Archbishop of Melanesia and Chairman of the Design Group) and Archbishop Ian Ernest (Archbishop of the Province of the Indian Ocean). Mrs Jane Williams outlined the plans for the Spouses' Conference which is being held alongside the bishops' conference. Jane Williams was joined by Margaret Sentamu. 30 bishops from 17 provinces around the Anglican Communion also joined the press conference.
Read the texts of both presentations.
Primate preaches on Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
General Synod Feature
Jan. 20
Archbishop Fred Hiltz, Primate of the Anglican Church of Canada, on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, delivered a sermon at St. Paul's Basilica in Toronto. He said that at the very heart of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity is the Prayer of Jesus that they may all be one, even as you Father are in me and I in you, that they also may be in us, that the world may believe you have sent me. (John 17: 21)
Donor complaint reveals telephone scam
General Synod Information
Jan. 18
At least two donors to The Primate's World Relief and Development Fund have reported a telemarketing scam soliciting donations on behalf of the "Primate's Fund" or some related name. The donors are from Eastern Ontario and from Newfoundland.
Private school faces new $200-million lawsuit
by Michael Valpy
Globe & Mail
Jan. 17
A second lawsuit filed against Grenville Christian College and the Anglican Diocese of Ontario claims the now-closed private school was operated as a mind-control cult that left former students physically, mentally and sexually traumatized.
Church is full of challenges and possibilities, primate tells students
by Marites N. Sison
Anglican Journal
Jan. 17
Archbishop Fred Hiltz, the primate of the Anglican Church of Canada, has urged divinity students from Trinity and Wycliffe Colleges in Toronto not to be discouraged by wrangling in the Anglican Communion over the issue of sexuality, saying he remains optimistic about the fate of Anglicanism.
Large donation from Huron supports stewardship program
General Synod Information
Jan. 17
For the past three years, Canon Geoff Jackson, senior development officer at the national office, has worked with a team of experts to cultivate good stewardship practices at the parish, diocesan, and national levels. The program was called Letting Down the Nets, and in December 2007 it received a boost with a $200,000 donation from the Diocese of Huron.
Newfoundland bishop sets rules for clergy
by Solange De Santis
Anglican Journal
Jan. 15
Bishop Cyrus Pitman, of the diocese of Eastern Newfoundland and Labrador, said he expects clergy in his diocese who are involved in the Anglican Network in Canada and “working to the establishment of a parallel jurisdiction to the Anglican Church of Canada” would “do the honourable thing and resign their positions, relinquishing their licences to exercise ordained ministry in this church.
Church responds to draft Anglican Covenant
Church of England website
Jan. 2
The Archbishops of Canterbury and York, as Presidents of the General Synod, have submitted a Church of England Response to the draft Anglican Covenant published last year for discussion around the Anglican Communion.
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African Women Economic Policy Network (AWEPON)
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" It is a very real and tangible truth of the faith journey that people find fulfilment and joy in the utilization of their spiritual gifts."
David M. Ponting
"From Scarcity to Abundace"
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In a junior Sunday school class the teacher told the story of creation.
"Why did they put God in jail after he made the world?" asked a worried little boy.
"Nobody put God in jail," replied the teacher. "Who told you that?"
"You did," said the little boy. "You said 'God made the world in six days, and on the seventh day God got arrested.'"
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