Digest 2008-01-04 29 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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PLEASE NOTE: DUE TO SERVER PROBLEMS ON JANUARY 29, DELIVERY OF THIS EDITION OF E NEWS WAS DELAYED UNTIL JANUARY 31.
Chelsea Nesbitt – from junior choir to ECMA stage
The Chelsea Nisbett who sang in the Junior Choir at St. John the Baptist in Riverview was a cute-as-a-button little girl. She started singing publicly on her own at the church’s Young Musicians Program under former organist James Duffett. The Chelsea Nisbett nominated for two East Coast Music Awards (ECMAs) is a confident and beautiful young woman with a mature voice, strong faith and a successful CD.
Application Forms for 2008 Theological Student Bursaries have been updated. Deadline for application is 22 April 2008. Visit the Diocesean Page or the Anglican Foundation for criteria, forms and more details.
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 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
The Ven. Stuart Allan, Archdeacon of Saint John and rector of Trinity Church, will retire on Aug. 1.
The Rev. Keith Osborne of Pennefield is appointed Regional Dean of St. Andrews, effective March 1 of this year through Feb. 28, 2009
Condolences to the family and friends of Linda Barry-Hollowell, a Saint John born lawyer who donated 10 per cent of her time to pro-bono work, served the Anglican Church at every level and was wife of Barry Hollowell, former bishop of Calgary. She died in Calgary on Jan. 23 following a long battle with leukemia. The Anglican Journal and the Telegraph-Journal both carried articles on her life and many contributions to the church and society.
The Rev. Royden Ferris died at Kennebec Manor Nursing Home in Saint John on Jan. 25. Although he leaves no family to mourn him, his friendly and cheerful demeanour ensured his many friends will. There was a private interment service in Saint John. Those who wish to make donations in his memory are invited to contribute to the parishes where he served: Cambridge & Waterborough, Bright, Gagetown, Minto and Chipman, Stanley, St. James (Saint John) and Campobello.
A Celebration of New Ministry, Induction and Holy Eucharist for the Rev. William Morton as Priest and Rector of the Parish of St. Stephen at Christ Church St. Stephen will take place Feb. 17 at 4 p.m. The officiant is Archdeacon Vicars Hodge. Everyone is invited, all clergy and layreaders are invited to vest, the liturgical colour of the day is purple. Refreshments will follow the service.
Bishop's Itinerary
Jan. 30-31 and Feb. 3-6 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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Feb. 3 RCL Lectionary Year A
The Last Sunday after Epiphany OR The Fourth Sunday after Epiphany (Proper 4) (Green)
Proper prayers 418; Readings 397: Exodus 24:12-18; Psalm 2 or Psalm 99: 2 Peter 1:16-21; Matthew 17:1-9; Preface of the Incarnation.
Pray for the Igreja Episcopal Anglicana do Brasil, the Most. Rev. Mauriclo José Araujo de Andrade, Primate of Brazil and Bishop of Brasilia.
Provincial Prayer Care
Diocesan Intercessions
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Looking for a summer of fun in the sun?
Camp Medley staff application form
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 has just received a new shipment of gift ware in time for Valentine's Day.
• Anglican House has a supply of Lenten devotions as well as a large selection of Christian ficton titles from $4.95 to $6.99.
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Jan. 30, 5 - 8:30 p.m. Blood Donor Clinic, Faith Baptist Church Gym, New Maryland.
Jan 31, 3-5 p.m. Human Resources Committee, Synod Office board room.
Feb. 2, 4 - 6 p.m. Annual Parish of Bright Pancake Supper, Anglican Parish Hall, Highway 104, Zealand. Adults $7, children $3. Pancakes, baked beans, sausages, fried eggs, brown bread, layer cakes and gingerbread with real whipped cream are all on the menu.
Feb. 4, 1-4 p.m. Parish Support and Development Team, Synod Office board room.
Feb. 4, 4-6 p.m. Companioned Spiritual Formation Team, Synod Office board room.
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. 5, 3:30 - 6 p.m. Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper sponsored by St. John’s & St. Luke’s ACW at St Luke's Anglican Church, Temperance Vale. Pancakes, baked beans, sausages and syrup, brown bread, pies, cakes, and other desserts. Adults $7, children (under age 12) $3, preschoolers free, families $15.
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Here's the good news!
The Faith for a Lifetime Campaign total as Of Dec. 31, 2007 was $619,597.34. This total does not include the $100,000 loan we received from the Anglican Foundation. In 2007 the campaign raised more than $143,172.05 in donations and approximately $3,800 in renewed pledges. Our monthly average increase in the campaign total over the 35 months of the campaign is still $17,702.78.
To date the campaign has provided more than $642,025.21 in new cash for the camps building projects: $414,703.84 in donations, $127,321.37 in payments on pledges and a cheque from the Anglican Foundation for $100,000 in the form of a 20 year loan. New cash for 2007 totaled $284,830.58. The average monthly cash inflow to the diocese over the 35 months of the campaign was $15,486.43.
In faith, hope and gratitude from
Peter Irish
Campaign Chair
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.
****************************************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. 11, 6 p.m. Faith Forward: God, Revelation and Creation, St. Mary's (York) Fredericton.
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. 18, 6 p.m. Faith Forward: God, Revelation and Creation, St. Mary's (York) Fredericton.
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. 25, 6 p.m. Faith Forward: God, Revelation and Creation, St. Mary's (York) Fredericton.
Feb. 26-28 Second Annual Conference on Anglican Church Planting at St. Paul's, Bloor Street in Toronto.
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 3, 6 p.m. Faith Forward: God, Revelation and Creation, St. Mary's (York) Fredericton.
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?
March 10, 6 p.m. Faith Forward: God, Revelation and Creation, St. Mary's (York) Fredericton.
May 17-19 Teens Encounter Christ weekend, St. Mark's, St. George.
Details and candidate application
June 25-28 The National Worship Conference of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada
and the Anglican Church of Canada
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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.
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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Bishop reflects on first year
Non-stipendiary clergy are a concern
by Marites N. Sison
Anglican Journal
Jan. 28
Bishop Mark MacDonald said the welcome that he has received as the Anglican Church of Canada’s first national indigenous bishop has been “phenomenal,” with communities – both native and non-native – “expressing goodwill” towards his role as well as the concept of having a self-determining church for indigenous Anglicans in Canada.
Archbishop Williams 'cannot support' interventions or irregular ordinations
by Solange De Santis
Anglican Journal
Jan. 24
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Rowan Williams, said that he “cannot support or sanction” ordinations of priests or bishops that take place outside a national church’s jurisdiction, but he has “no canonical authority to prevent these things.”
Grand Chief Stan Beardy brings ideas, proposal to Church House
by Ali Symons
General Synod Web
Jan. 24
When Grand Chief Stan Beardy of the Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) visited the General Synod offices on Jan. 21, he had two main messages for the Anglican Church of Canada: help advocate for Aboriginal rights, and allow Aboriginals to take greater responsibility for their own leadership within the church.
Lawyer helped draft church’s sexual harassment policy
Anglican Journal
Jan. 23
Linda Barry-Hollowell, who served as a member of the board of trustees of the church’s Pension Office Corp. and the pension committee of the Anglican Church of Canada, died on Jan. 23 after a long battle with leukemia.
Archbishop of Canterbury responds to Primate's letter
General Synod Web
Jan. 21
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.
Read the full story and letter.
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.
Launch of Lambeth Conference 2008
Anglican Communion News Service
Jan. 21
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.
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Info! coming soon to your parish's email inbox
Updated: Council of the North Prayer Cycle
Updated: Affiliated educational institutions
Updated: Partners in Mission & Ecojustice Committee page
Updated: Canadian Companion Diocese Program listing
Praying with our Partners: Lent 1 - Sunday after Ascension Day
Sudan - Let Us Move From Violence to Peace
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" Taking care of God's creation includes care for not just ourselves, but for others and the environment. The church can be viewed as one vehicle through which we can exerise our role as stewards of creation."
David M. Ponting
From Scarcity to Abundace
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Sunday School teacher: "God told Lot and his family to leave the city and not look back, because the city would be destroyed. Lot's wife left the city but then looked behind her to see if the city was still there. She was turned into a pillar of salt."
Enthusiastic student: "My Mummy looked back once while she was driving and she turned into a telephone pole!"
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