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Archbishop re-launches Cursillo

By Chris McMullen

Cursillo is Spanish for a short course on practical Christianity. Last spring more than 70 members of the New Brunswick Anglican Cursillo community gathered at Christ Church (Parish) Church in Fredericton to praise God and encourage one-another in their Christian walk, as well as to receive a new secretariat and new operating guidelines, from Archbishop Claude Miller. Everyone present was very enthusiastic and grateful for the launching of a full secretariat and the mandate of evangelism and discipleship training the archbishop gave to our community in the revised guidelines. The new secretariat includes people who have served before, new people, and representatives from many different regions of the diocese. Read the story.

Parish to host Conference on Congregational Development Conference
Inspired by Bishop Edward Salmon and the Nicodemus project, and endorsed by Archbishop Claude Miller, St. Mary and St. Bartholomew’s Church in Saint John will host a congregational development conference Oct. 29 - 30 with guest speaker and workshop leader the Rev. Chuck Owens, rector of the Church of the Cross in Bluffton, South Carolina. Mr. Owens was recommended by Bishop Salmon who says: “As Father Owens was my right hand man in congregational development in the Diocese of South Carolina, he is a superb proclaimer of the Gospel. He has the ability to empower others.” Parishes throughout the diocese are welcome to participate in this conference. There is no registration fee, however, registration is required by Oct. 22 and a free will offering will be received. Supplementary to the Conference, two mission services will be held on Oct. 30 and Nov. 1. For more information, please contact the St. Mary and St. Bartholomew's office at 696-1347.

Paul Jeffries booking speaking engagements
The Rev. Canon Paul Jeffries will be “home” in the Diocese of Fredericton in September and October. He welcomes all invitations to speak about his life and ministry in Uganda. Book your event with him directly through <canon.jeffries at bishopmcallistercollege.net>.

E News summer schedule
ENews is published monthly in the summer, the next edition is Aug. 3. E News resumes its weekly schedule on Sept. 6. However, new stories will be posted to the front page of the diocesan website weekly during the summer.

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Consecration and Installation
We of the Diocese of Fredericton offer prayers and thanksgiving for the consecration of Thomas Alexander Corston as Ninth Bishop of Moosonee at St. Anthony's Cathedral in Timmons, Ontario at one o'clock today. A short service of installation followed at St. Matthew's Cathedral.
+Tom served in the parishes of St. Margaret's and Chatham in the Diocese of Fredericton in the 1980s and early 1990s. He and his wife Ruth (Shepperd) have deep roots here. Tom was a former editor of the New Brunswick Anglican and much of Ruth's family still resides on Keswick Ridge. We pray God's blessing on this new ministry.

Announcements

• Former Church Army Captain Robert Marsh will resign as officer-in-charge of the Parish of Musquash on August 15 in order to take up the position of youth evangelist in the parishes of Hampton and Central Kings, effective that same date.

• The Rev. Cathy Laskey is appointed Associate Priest and Family Life Coordinator in the Parish of Shediac and the Parish of Kent, effective Sept. 1, 2010. She leaves the Parish of Heart's Content in the Diocese of Eastern Newfoundland and Labrador.

• The Ven. Richard McConnell, rector of the Parish of Shediac and Archdeacon of Moncton, is appointed priest-in-charge of the Parish of Kent. He will continue in his other positions as well.

• The Rev. Jasmine Chandra, assistant curate in the Parish of Rothesay, is also appointed as chaplain to the Rothesay Netherwood School effective Sept. 1. In this position she will oversee morning chapel and give a short talk from Tuesday through Friday each week, preside at a monthly Eucharist, and have contact with the students throughout the week.

150th Anniversary,  St. Paul's, Rothesay
On Sunday, Sept. 26 at 4 p.m., St. Paul's Rothesay will celebrate the 150th anniversay of the building of the church.  Archbishop Claude Miller will assist in the Service of Evensong.  The Lt. Governor, the Hon. Graydon Nicholas, will be guest speaker and Mr. Rob Dutton, trumpeter, will accompany the organ and choir.  A reception will follow in the Church Hall of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Rothesay.  Former parishioners and friends of the parish are welcome. 
 
Publisher seeks contributors
Forward Movement Publications seeks individuals (lay or ordained) who are interested in making contributions to the daily meditation series "Forward Day by Day." Please contact Archdeacon Hall at the Bishop's Office by 15 July 2010.

Farewell service and reception

The Ven. Lyman and Margaret Harding of St. Stephen are moving to Ontario. A service of farewell will be held at St. Peter's Church in Milltown on July 21 at 7 p.m.  A reception will follow in the hall at Christ Church in St. Stephen.

Risk Control: Ecclesiastical Insurance
A June 7, 2010 memo from Ecclesastical Insurance to its clients:  Lightning Strikes are an Ever-Present Threat to Places of Worship.
 
Clergy Conference
The 2010 Clergy Conference will be held August 30-Sept. 1 at Rothesay Netherwood School in Rothesay. Speaker is the Rev Dr. Gary Nicolosi, a Congregational Development Facilitator. Register on-line

Appointments and Announcements
View an up-to-date list of diocesan appointments and announcements.

Temporal Transactions

View an up-to-date list of property transactions within the diocese.

Open incumbencies

* Appointment process status:
     H - On hold
     P - In parish profile preparation
     E - Accepting expressions of interest
     I - In the interview process
     A - Awaiting appointment

Diocesan openings

The Nominating Committee currently invites nominations for the following positions:

• Human Resources Committee (one cleric)

See a current listing of Diocesan Roles, Elections and Appointments on the diocesan web site.

To make a nomination or express interest in a position, contact committee chair Jack Walsworth <jwals at nbnet.nb.ca>.

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RCL Lectionary (Year B)

Sunday, July 11

Seventh Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 15) (Green)
Propers 367; 2 Amos 7:7-17; Psalm 82; Colossians 1:1-14; Luke 10:25-37; Preface of the Lord's Day.

Cycles of Prayer
Pray for the Anglican Church of Papua New Guinea, the Most Rev. James Simon Ayong, Archbishop of Papua New Guinea and Bishop pf Aipo Rongo.

Visit these links:
Anglican Cycle of Prayer
Provincial Prayer Care
Diocesan Intercessions

Sunday, July 18

Eighth Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 16) (Green)
Propers 368; 2 Amos 8:1-12; Psalm 52; Colossians 1:15-28; Luke 10:38-42; Preface of the Lord's Day.

Cycles of Prayer
Pray for the Episcopal Church in the Philippines, the Rt. Rev. Edward Pacyaya Malecdan, Prime Bishop elect of the Episcopal Church in the Philippines.

Visit these links:
Anglican Cycle of Prayer
Provincial Prayer Care
Diocesan Intercessions

Sunday, July 25

Ninth Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 17) (Green)
Propers 370; Hosea 1:2-10; Psalm 85; Colossians 2:6-15 (16-19); Luke 11:1-13; Preface of the Lord's Day.

Cycles of Prayer
Pray for l'Eglise Episcopal du Rwanda, the Most Rev. Emmanuel Musa Kolini, Archbishop of Rwanda and Bishop of Kigali.

Visit these links:
Anglican Cycle of Prayer
Provincial Prayer Care
Diocesan Intercessions

Sunday, August 1

Tenth Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 18) (Green)
Propers 371; Hosea 11:1-11; Psalm 107:1-9 (43); Colossians 3:1-11; Luke 12:13-21; Preface of the Lord's Day.

Cycles of Prayer
Pray for the Scottish Episcopal Church, the Most. Rev. David Robert Chillingworth, Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church and Bishop of St. Andrews, Dukeld and Dunblane.

Visit these links:
Anglican Cycle of Prayer
Provincial Prayer Care
Diocesan Intercessions

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National Church Development workshop

Day-long National Church Development (NCD) workshop at Christ Church (Parish) Church in Fredericton, led by Bill Bickle of NCD. This event is intended to equip clergy and senior parish lay leadership in the NCD process leading to church growth. Registration information to follow. Leadership for this important opportunity for congretional growth and development for churches in our diocese is provided by the Archdeaconry of St. Andrews -- contact the Regional Deans, Christopher McMullen <christopher.mcmummen at angican.nb.ca> and John Matheson <john.matheson at anglican.nb.ca>.
Natural Church Development (NCD) is the God-given inspiration of Christian Schwarz of the Institute for Christian Development in Germany. Between 1994 and 1996 he and Christoph Schalk examined 1000 churches in 32 countries to research common characteristics that differentiate healthy, growing churches from those in decline or stagnated, regardless of culture, denomination, theological or liturgical preference. They discovered that resilient, growing churches share eight quality characteristics.
• Empowering Leadership
• Gift-based Ministry
• Passionate Spirituality
• Effective Structures
• Inspiring Worship
• Holistic Small Groups
• Need-oriented Evangelism
• Loving Relationships

Today nearly 70,000 surveys have been conducted in more than 70 countries. Churches find they can measure quality, reduce guess-work, streamline programming and reduce busy-work. Most importantly, they find renewed alignment with God’s purpose for them and produce lasting health and fruitfulness.

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July 6, 9 a.m.  Diocesan Evaluation Task Force, Anglican House, Saint John.

July 8, 7 p.m. Mid-week Choir School Evensong, Trinity Church, Sussex. Everyone welcome to come and hear the wonderful sounds of young Anglican voices in worship. Offering will help defray Choir School costs.

July 11, 3:30 p.m. Choir School Closing Evensong, Trinity Church, Saint John. Everyone welcome to come and hear the wonderful sounds of young Anglican voices in worship. Offering will help defray Choir School costs.

July 18, 4 p.m. Monthly Integrity Eucharist and fellowship at Unitarian Fellowship Centre, 874 York St., Fredericton.

July 21, 3 p.m.  Nominating Committee meeting, Synod Office  boardroom.

July 21, 7 p.m. Farewell service at St. Peter's, Milltown for the Ven. Lyman and Margaret Harding. A reception will follow in the hall of Christ Church in St. Stephen.

July 22, 12 noon Luncheon Bridge Party at St Mary's Church hall, 780 McEvoy St., Fredericton. $10/person ($40/table). To reserve, call either Jean Monteith 457-1584 or Bettie-Anne Boulter 472.4224.

July 25, 3 p.m. Celebration of the life of Deaconess Mary Namera Jacob at St. Mark's Chapel of Ease, King's Landing. The Rev. Deacon Fran Bedell will preach.

July 25, 3 p.m. Help the Seafarer's Mission in Saint John celebrate its 30th anniversary and the 2010 International Year of the Seafarer with The Blessing of the Sea at the Marco Polo Cruise Terminal. Contact Beverley Sullivan <seaf at nb.aibn.com> for details.

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Things I Learned on Le Tour de PWRDF
Suzanne Rumsey lists 19 things she learned on Le Tour de PWRDF

I returned to the PWRDF office yesterday (Monday) to a warm welcome from my colleagues – a welcome banner, cake, flowers, the whole nine yards – and our twice-yearly cleaning day. Nothing like a little filing to get the post-Tour juices flowing! Many thanks to my colleagues for their wonderful, good-humoured kindness. Today I spent a bit of time looking at the photos I took over the course of Le Tour de PWRDF. So many good memories of people encountered and places visited. And it reminded me of the many things I learned on this journey. Herewith a list of those learnings, some of them sublime others ridiculous, but all good to have learned.  Read her list. (Scroll down to the June 30 entry.)

Visit the Diocesan PWRDF or PWRDF National

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Aug. 30- Sept. 1  Clergy Conference at Rothesay Netherwood School featuring the Rev Dr. Gary Nicolosi, Diocesan Congregational Development Facilitator, Anglican Diocese of British Columbia.

Sept. 8, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. ACW Diocesan Quiet Day, Camp Medley. Speaker Liz Harding, Camp Medley director. Bring a contribution to the pot-luck lunch as well as your singing voice and a musical instrument if you play one. Register with Glenna Geer, 832-5338.

Sep. 11, 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. NB Cursillo Secretariat meeting, St. Mary's Anglican Church, 207 Wellington St., Chatham (Miramichi)

Sept. 21, 10 a.m. St. Andrews Archdeaconry Clericus, Campobello.

Sept. 25 & 26 Diocesan Mothers' Union overnight meeting at Camp Medley.

Sept. 26, 4 p.m.  150th anniversary of the building of St. Paul's Church, Rothesay. Archbishop Claude Miller will assist in the Service of Evensong;  the Lieutenant-Governor, the Hon. Graydon Nicholas, is guest speaker; and Mr. Rob Dutton, trumpeter, will accompany the organ and choir.  A reception will follow in the Church Hall of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Rothesay.  Former parishioners and friends of the parish are welcome. 

Oct. 5, St. Andrews Archdeaconry Clergy Retreat Day, St. Andrews.

Oct. 29-30 Congregational Development Conference with the Rev. Chuck Owens, rector of the Church of the Cross in Bluffton, South Carolina, at the Church of St. Mary and St. Bartholomew's, Saint John. Advance registration required, call the church office at 696-1347.

Nov. 6, Day-long National Church Development (NCD) workshop at Christ Church (Parish) Church in Fredericton, led by Bill Bickle of NCD. This event is intended to equip clergy and senior parish lay leadership in the NCD process leading to church growth. Registration information to follow.

Nov. 20, 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Diocesan Mothers' Union meeting at All Saint's Church, Marysville. 

May 14, 2011 Children’s/Youth Ministry Training Conference at Camp Medley.

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Diocese of Central Newfoundland
Bishop David Torraville of the Diocese of Central Newfoundland seeks a rector for the parish of Badger’s Quay/Pool’s Island, a two-point parish in Bonavista North. Contact <executive at nfld.net> for more information. Application deadline July 9, 2010.

Western Newfoundland
Bishop Percy Coffin of the Diocese of Western Newfoundland seeks a rector for the parish of St. Michael and All Angels, Corner Brook. Contact the Synod Office <dsown at nf.aibn.com> for a parish profile. The start date for the position is negotiable. Deadline for application in July 9, 2010.


Job listings for the Canadian church.

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Standing Committee membership, resignations confirmed by Anglican Communion Office
by Matthew Davies
Episcopal News Service
July 5, 2010The Anglican Communion Office has announced that two new members will serve on the Standing Committee beginning with the July 23-27 meeting in London: Bishop Paul Sarker, moderator of the Church of Bangladesh and bishop of Dhaka; and the Rev. Canon Janet Trisk, rector of the parish of St. David, Prestbury, in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa.   Read the story.

New resource will assist in sexuality discussions
Anglican Church of Canada web news
July 5, 2010 -A new discussion guide on human sexuality may help dioceses and parishes continue the robust, intentional dialogue modeled at General Synod 2010. At General Synod in Halifax June 3 to 11, members met in small groups to discuss sexuality in their home contexts. Then they affirmed a statement, which acknowledged that despite differing viewpoints, they desired to stay in conversation. Read the story.
Find the 10-page guide "Created in the image and likeness of God."

Closer work with UN on global financial reform seen by churches
by Stephen Brown
Ecumenical News International
June 30, 2010.
Grand Rapids, Michigan
A global Christian body representing 80 million Protestants is seeking to step up cooperation with the United Nations to develop a new international financial and economic order. "The need for democratic, accountable and just global financial and economic structures and institutions remains pressing in the face of spiralling world poverty," said a report presented to the June 18 to 28 founding meeting of the World Communion of Reformed Churches, in Grand Rapids, Michigan.  Read the story.

World Religions Summit final statement to G8/G20 leaders
Anglican Church of Canada web news
June 30, 2010

On the eve of Canada hosting expanded global summits 80 senior leaders of the world's religions and faith-based organizations, together with 13 youth delegates and representing more than 20 countries, issued a statement at the conclusion of the 2010 World Religions Summit in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The Primate, Archbishop Fred Hiltz, led the Canadian delegation.
The statement is headed: A TIME FOR INSPIRED LEADERSHIP AND ACTION. Read the statement.

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Info! News from General Synod

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Psalm 116.10
How shall I repay the Lord for all the good things he has done for me?

From the Ven. John M. Robertson, National Gift Planning Officer

Department of Philanthropy, Anglican Church of Canada

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A young couple struggling to make ends meet sat down to dinner — a casserole prepared from leftovers found in the refrigerator.

"It seems to me I have already blessed the meat and rice," said the husband.

"And I've blessed the tomatoes and green beans," said the wife.

"So do we need to ask another blessing?" asked the husband.

"Of course we do," answered the wife. "The soup and bread crumbs aren't blessed yet!"

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