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ANGLICAN LIFE
NEWSPAPER OF THE THREE ANGLICAN DIOCESES IN
NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR
A Section of the Anglican Journal May, 2017
the organizing and delivery of people 50 years of age far fewer church buildings, time, treasure, and talent in
of the event. and older (Fully 60% of the but those that remain will people. GPS is part of this
The idea for GPS arose province is younger than 50). be welcoming and modern positive change. Let us all
a few years ago when a few The 25 to 45-year-old age structures embracing people learn from those churches
of our clergy realized the group with their children are from multiple communities. in our own diocese and
need for something new hugely underrepresented They will be designed not beyond that are growing.
The Rt. Revd Dr. Geoff Peddle in our ministry to young in our active worshiping just for worship but also The question for us is not,
Bishop persons. There was a community. Not that there for fellowship and feeding, What are we doing wrong?
Eastern Newfoundland & Labrador
recognition that they were is anything wrong with so hospitality and teaching. but What are others doing
underrepresented in our many older people in our There is a place here for right, and what can we learn
It is the GPS weekend in worshiping congregations churches but unfortunately inspired leadership and a from them? And lets get on
our Diocese as I write. GPS, or (some churches have no their needs are different from great deal of imagination. with the work of being the
Gods Positioning System, active members from the needs of younger people The good news is that People of God in the world
is an annual conference Confirmation age to Middle with children. We cannot in some places change is All the People of God!
held in the Diocese of Age!), and we were not doing simply become a church of
Eastern Newfoundland and enough to include and value the older set. An inclusive
Labrador organized by the them in worship and service. and broad church will reflect
Avalon Archdeaconry for The Avalon Archdeaconry the wider population around
young persons to explore took on this ministry and it and unfortunately we are
the Christian faith. This it has grown every year not doing that very well.
years conference (March since. In my State of the
30-April 2) is GPS#4(!) Union Address to Diocesan The challenge I identified
and features Bishop Bill Synod in 2014, I wrote of in 2014 continues to affect
Cliff from the Diocese of the Missing Generation our church. Too much energy
Brandon in Manitoba, and of the Anglican Church in and too many resources
includes not only young Newfoundland and Labrador are going into maintaining
persons from across our and had this to say: facilities and structures.
own Diocese of Eastern In the Diocese of Eastern
Newfoundland and Labrador, ... we have become a Newfoundland, we need
but also individuals from rapidly aging church with to become a church less
the Diocese of Nova Scotia one, and possibly two, defined by our buildings
and PEI and the Diocese of generations largely missing and properties, and more
Brandon. From Thursday from our pews and from defined by our ministry,
evening until Sunday up our lay church leadership service, and discipleship.
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Parish of Foxtrap
Welcomes New Rector
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Ten things you can do to
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Corner Brook
have lots of company. So
many of their friends would
also be there, also FOREVER.
Andy was amusing me
at this point, but then he got
serious:
A while ago, he said, I
Submitted with photographs by
had very, very heavy surgery.
Patty George
In the long operation, I almost
died. As a matter of fact, my
doctor said, Man, that was
close! I thought for sure wed
Ronald Clarke lose you.
Columnist During the long process,
I had a very distinct out-of-
Because I really love body experience. My mind,
people, all and every kind of he said, was so sharp and
people, I became a teacher, clear, but I was heading into
and so Ive made many, many Hell or nearly so. All around
friends. All kinds of friends. me, smothering me, was
Truly Ive discovered that the most horrible blackness
you can learn so much from so terrifying that I was in
friends. Friends can teach extreme pain.
you so much. Friends can In the blackness
totally change your attitude absolutely nothing was
sometimes. visible, and there was not
My good friend, Andy Ill a single sound of anything.
call him, knowing how much Total Hell!
Getting the touton brunch all ready, in spite of the winter weather I believe in religion and the Wouldnt that type of Hell
things of God, and knowing be far worse than the hot
how much I think I know place shared with others?
about everything, loves to Of course ,well never
criticize my beliefs. Often know for sure.
Every year, the ACW Ladies this deep thinker completely And, of course, theres no
of the Cathedral of St. John the surprises me, and gives me a danger of any kind of Hell for
Evangelist in Corner Brook put new slant on things. us believers.
off a Touton Brunch all in aid T h e o t h e r d a y, f o r Jesus Christ absolutely
of PWRDF. example, he asked me to paid our way into heaven for
This year, the brunch was describe Hell. us. Thank God for that!
held on March 11th, which I gave him, of course, the In the meantime, I hope
was one of the stormiest days usual Biblical version. The my friend Andy eventually
that we had this winter. All in poor unrepentant sinners puts his trust in my Saviour
all, many were served with a live FOREVER in the Devils too.
smile and a grin, because the fiery furnace, at the same
weather did not deter those time witnessing the bliss
who were determined to have of Heaven which is totally
their fill of toutons, beans, beyond their reach.
bologna, and sausages. Many Isnt that a bit unrealistic
thanks to all. my friend asks? Presumably,
my friend continues, wouldnt
the sinners eventually get
used to the heat?
So he states, the devil
ups the thermostat. Wouldnt
the sinners then get used to
that? Since the poor souls are
going to last forever, where
does it all end? Hell will
eventually be tremendously Photo Jonel Hanopol/
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Institution And
Induction of The
Revd Jolene
Peters as Rector
The Parish of St. John The
Evangelist, Topsail
Article and photographs by
Louise Smith
Back row: Clifford Fowler (warden), Archdeacon David Piling, Canon David Burrows, The Revd Amanda Taylor, The
Revd Lisa Cox, Rex Hillier (warden)
Front row: Archdeacon Sam Rose, The Revd Jolene Peters, Bishop Geoff Peddle, Archdeacon Charlene Taylor
On Monday March 13th, Revd Dr. Geoff Peddle, bestow were: the Bible, water, oil, the
the parking lot at St. John on her, the rite of induction and Canon of the Diocese, hymn
the Evangelist church, in official tenure to our parish. At and prayer books, bread and
Topsail was filled to capacity, the same time, he delivered wine. These were brought
as parishioners, family, and to us a reassuring message of forward by members of the
friends hurried inside to a faith and hope. parish. Keys to the church were
welcoming crescendo that The ceremony began at presented by the wardens, Rex
echoed through the night air. 7pm, with the Venerable Sam Hillier and Clifford Fowler.
It was an evening of Rose as celebrant and the When the induction
dual celebration and a rite of Venerable David Pilling as formalities had concluded, the
passage, as the Revd Jolene officiant; they were assisted Bishop, clergy, parishioners,
Peters chose her special by the Revd Lisa Cox. family, and guests proceeded
birthday to mark this important Readings for the occasion to the basement where the
milestone in her life and career. were delivered by Dr. Rick hall was tastefully decorated
Revd Jolene has been Singleton, Mr. Clyde Crane, to create an atmosphere
our priest in charge since last and Ms. Margaret Knee. conducive for the birthday
September, but tonight we Joining the procession luncheon and celebration
were getting confirmation, and were the Venerable Charlene which followed.
a sense of permanence, as we Taylor, the Revd Amanda The ceremony, the food,
witnessed our Bishop, The Rt. Taylor, and the Revd Canon and the fellowship were
David Burrows. Visiting clergy thoroughly enjoyed by all. It
were the Very Revd William was a memorable evening
Bellamy and the Revd Greg for Revd Jolene and also for
Mercer. those of us who witnessed and
The signs of ministry given shared in this dual celebration.
anglicanfoundation.org
The Girls Friendly Society of Godso this is why I think services, and sharing the work
of the Church of England/ that the GFS moulds you into of the GFS in other countries.
Anglican Church has a long a good person. The spiritual Canon Gribble observed
record of service, fundraising, life and fellowship of members that, working towards the
and social contributions in many is attended to as much as fulllment of their mission to
Newfoundland communities. supporting the local and global bring others to Christ and to
This last of four articles records community. serve by following their motto
some of the contemporary W o r l d w i d e means there are few limits on
work of the Christ Church GFS acknowledgement of Christ how a branch can carry out their
in Bonavista. Church GFS came in 2016. work; she was very impressed
Formed in 1894, the focus Australian Canon Val Gribble, with the dedication and hard
of GFS work in Bonavista has Girls Friendly Society World work of Christ Church GFS
shifted over its long history. President, paid a visit to (Sandra OConnor, Anglican
Community and members Bonavista. Newfoundland had Life, September 2016).
needs changed, new projects, been one of only six groups This international
and different forms of help represented at the formation recognition is well deserved.
were created. Today, Christ Meeting Canon Gribble, July, 2016. Back row: Ruby Ayles, Annie Fleming, of the GFS World Council in For over 120 years, Christ
Church GFS maintains an active Joan Squires, Frances Sweetland, June Pierce, Loretta Hayley, Enid Russell. 1956, and continued to send Church Girls Friendly Society
schedule of service, sometimes Middle Row: Elizabeth Fleming, Margaret Russell, Shirley Gibbs, Marie observers and representatives has remained true to their
working hand-in-hand with Sweetland. Front Row: Rhonda Randell, Sandra OConnor to those international meetings motto Help us to bear our
the ACW and others in the for several years. own and others burdens, not
congregation. GFS member supporting a foster child in including Frances Sweetland Canon Gribble described to live for ourselves but for
Sandra OConnor wrote in Africa with gifts at birthdays (72 years) and Phyllis Durdle (69 her visit as a joy and a others as members of one
Anglican Life (September and Christmas, and helping in years)in recognition of their privilege, as well as an exciting family in Jesus Christ. Branch
2016) that, In Bonavista, the the school breakfast program commitment to the GFS. Many experience to meet the members have found countless
members live out the GFS motto are branch initiatives. Several others in the branch have been members of GFS in Bonavista imaginative ways to serve
to bear one anothers burdens members sing in the Christ members for over 50 years. (GFS World Council Newsletter, communities, locally and
(Galatians 6:2) by regularly Church choir, and the GFS The long history of the GFS in September 2016). She enjoyed globally, and to enrich the lives
meeting and worshipping organizes birthday parties, with Bonavista, including journals, sightseeing, participating in of those around them.
together; contributing to Christ singing, at local seniors homes minutes and local records, was dinners, meetings, church
Church and the Hospital; making and members make hospital on display as well.
quilts for Ronald McDonald visits along with the ACW. How has Christ Church
House; sewing dresses, skirts Working together is important; GFS been so successful for so
and shorts for women and as Joan Squires says, when long? Frances Sweetland says,
children in Haiti and Uganda; we go were Anglican Church me, I dont give upand a lot
and knitting blankets for Cara Women, part of the body of of the members are like that.
Transition House and socks the church. Theyre all good membersand
for the Womens Correctional To support Christ Church we have good meetingswe
Centre. and the wide variety of GFS do good outreach andhelp
President Enid Russell projects requires money, so the church, and give money
appreciates the combination they offer a food catering for the church. Learning and
of collaborative project work service. One of the successful connections are important,
and fellowship. For the Haiti/ fundraising events has been the too. Loretta Hayley says the
Uganda project, the women Fall Turkey Tea. The GFS cook GFS, helps you to know [how]
arrived at the church hall, and serve turkey dinners at the to be able to work with other
probably at 2 oclock and church hall where community peopleand to know the
wed stay till seven and wed members can eat in or take out meaning of a bit of religion
a meal. Community breakfasts there is a purpose in what Bonavista tour with Sandra OConnor, Frances Sweetland, Enid Russell, and
have supper, and you know Canon Val Gribble. July , 2016
the rest [who arent sewing] to benefit the Primates World you doyou know the value
can probably go in the kitchen, Relief program may be held
prepare supper and that. twice a year too. Catering for
And we enjoyed it so much. church meetings, graduations,
and Masonic Lodge gatherings
We used to take our sewing
keep the branch busy. The Helping clients
machines down and work at
itOnce we saw what we were whole community works achieve their goals.
doing and how nice it looked, together; the ACW and Christ
Taking the time to understand
and how much the little ones Church congregation pitch in
your unique needs.
would appreciate this we really to help in fundraising efforts.
worked at it then. Loretta In the midst of all this
Hayley remembers making 40 activity, Christ Church GFS
or 50 dresses. For Loretta celebrated its 120th anniversary
and other branch members, in 2014. A banquet in the parish
such a project makes for a hall, Sunday morning worship
good day, ...you come home at Christ Church, and special
and youre refreshed, having presentations on early GFS The Harnum Group Tel: 709-724-7327
meetings were highlights. The Cabot Place, Suite 390 Toll Free: 1-800-776-0077
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Basques
mediates between God and us
(I Timothy 2:5). His is not the
type of humanity that He had
when He was on earth. It is
a perfected humanity of the Participants in the World Day of Prayer
type we will have after our own
resurrection. Jesus human
nature, no longer immersed World Day of Prayer
in space and time, does not
manifest itself as a body. Article and photographs by
During His physical absence Lisa Brown
The Revd Michael Li from earth, Jesus is present
Columnist through the Holy Spirit here On March 3rd, The World
and now. But someday He Day of Prayer services were
Two thousand years ago, will personally re-enter our held in St. James Church in Port
Jesus came to earth from four-dimensional space-time aux Basques. Approximately
heaven. He died on Good continuum, and then His body fifty-five people came out to
Friday and was raised from will become manifest. He will enjoy this service, despite
the dead on Easter Day. The establish His reign over all the dirty weather. After the
Gospels do not describe the creation. service, a lunch was served
resurrection because no one Jesus going up into in the Memorial Centre, which
actually witnessed it. Our heaven foreshadows our was prepared by the ACW
knowledge of His resurrection future ascension into heaven ladies of St. James.
body is scanty. His resurrection with Him (I Thessalonians 4:17). Table arranged for the World Day of Prayer
body affirms the goodness Jesus ascension gives us
of Gods original creation of assurance that our final home
humans (Genesis 1:31). Jesus, will be in heaven with Him
in His resurrection body, was (John 14:2-3). Please note that
Fellowship Night:
on earth for forty days (Acts at the time of our resurrection,
1:3). Then, He led His disciples our bodies will be transformed
Family Life and Youth Department
out to Bethany, just outside in one step. For us, the two Article and photographs by
Jerusalem, and was carried events, resurrection and Lisa Brown
up into heaven (Luke 24:51). ascension, will be collapsed
We cannot now say exactly into one. (In the case of Jesus, On March 28th, the
where heaven is. One cannot resurrection and ascension ACW Family Life and Youth
get to heaven simply by were separated. So the Department of St. James
traveling sufficiently far and body that He had at the point Church in Port aux Basques
fast in a rocketship of some of resurrection was yet to held their Fellowship night.
kind. God is in a different undergo a more complete The ladies of the ACW brought
dimension of reality. The transformation at the point of in items for the Personal Care
transition from here to there the ascension). Item Program, which is one of
requires not merely a change Bishop N. T. Wright (Simply the programs of the Gateway
of place, but of state. So, at Good News, 2014, p.90) Womens Centre here in Port
some point, Jesus ascension points out that the good aux Basques. A big thank
was not merely a physical and news about the future cannot you to the ACW Members
spatial change, but spiritual as be about leaving earth and who brought in these items.
well. At that time Jesus became going to heaven. It must have Three members from our
the spiritual body of which something to do with heaven Youth Department attended
Paul speaks in I Corinthians and earth coming together. the fellowship and they sorted
15:44. He has exited this Something to do with creation Left to right: Kaylee Strickland, Jeanna Feaver, Abby Kettle, and Kay Osmond, the items that were brought in.
four-dimensional space-time itself being renewed and Chairperson of Family Life and Youth Department
continuum. Otherwise, His restored. Jesus will return to
physical resurrection body is judge the quick and the dead.
still flying around inthe four- Believers, in their resurrection
dimensional universe. bodies, will live with God in the
I n h e a v e n , J e s u s i s new heaven and new earth.
the God-Man. There is a
Be Still
include work, but it also can
include leisure.
In the midst of the chaos,
when do we pause to feel
Gods presence?
We have evolved from a
Ascension Caf
heart for justice. The following
information will give you an
outline of who they are and the
ministry they are so passionate
Mount Pearl
Council are a group of folks
between 16 and 29 years
old from across the country
appointed and elected Article and photograph by
through the structures of the Kimberley Pope
Anglican Church, as well as
by our ecumenical partners in
Canada, like the Evangelical Did you ever get an While these words
Lutheran Church in Canada. ear worm? You know that described something much
Their main goal is to create persistent tune that plays different on the sit-com, they
a network of youth which over and over again in your also describe our Ascension
supports and promotes the head? Well, whenever I think Caf wonderfully.
work of justgeneration.ca image PWRDF
about the Ascension Caf I get Five years ago, Mark and
and PWRDF on a grassroots one. Its a theme song from a Phyllis Leyte started preparing
level. The Youth Council also photos and graphics, as well learn with others by doing popular sit-com of the 80s/90s breakfast in our auditorium
recommends a representative as a full glossary to help to presentations or posting on and the lyrics, written by Gary following the 8:30 am worship
to the PWRDF Board of understand technical terms. social media. Portnoy and Judy Hart Angelo service, a practice they still
Directors to advocate for the It includes stories of PWRDF Advocacywriting a letter to go like this: continue with the help of others
voices of youth and young partners, profiles of regions your Member of Parliament in our parish. The gathering
adults to the organization. and countries where PWRDF telling them this is something Making your way in the has grown year after year as
works, and lists of all current important to you and that you world today takes everything more and more parishioners
Youth Council Statement PWRDF partners by region. want to see them take action. youve got. and visitors to our parish hear
of Purpose: Relationship Building about the fellowship and food
working to build relationships Taking a break from all your found here (especially the
Hunger is Not a Game:
This resource encourages with Indigenous people in worries, sure would help a homemade bread toasted to
We are youth challenged your own community. By lot.
by our faith, values, and people to watch The Hunger perfection). In addition to the
Games movie together and working to restore broken Wouldnt you like to get many wonderful friendships
beliefs to create positive relationships, we can move
transformation in ourselves reflect on the messages that away? that have been formed through
the movie contains about food. forward together to help Sometimes you want to go the Ascension Caf, over
and in the global community. bring about sustainable $9000 has been collected in
This resource is divided into Where everybody knows your
We value the power six sessions. In each session change. the past five years through
of youth and grassroots you will watch a scene from Fundraising raise money name, the free-will offering which has
development in building the movie, have a discussion, to help homes in the First and theyre always glad you been used to support youth
relationships both locally and participate in an activity, Nations community in came. ministry.
globally. and learn about PWRDF and Pikangikum, ON get outfitted You wanna be where you can So if you are looking to
We will share the stories of the work partners are doing with all of the fixtures and nourish your mind, body and
our partners to inspire youth see, our troubles are all the
around food. fittings necessary for clean soul, come join us of a Sunday
to be leaders, educators and water and wastewater same Morningthe celebration of
advocates for living justice. Right to WaterYouth Group systems. You wanna be where every- the Eucharist begins at 8:30,
Activities: For full details and body knows Your name. followed by the Ascension Caf
Here are some resources The National Youth Project downloads on these and other You wanna go where people (Ascension Caf occurs most
you can use to promote (NYP) is an initiative that Youth Council resources go to know, people are all the Sundays throughout the fall,
PWRDF and youth engages young Anglicans and justgeneration.ca and click same, winter and spring seasons). It
Lutherans (ELCIC). The current RESOURCES. will only take one visit to find
involvement in your The Youth Council works
You wanna go where every- that you have come to a place
NYP is the Right to Water
parish: which is focussed on the diligently to educate old and body knows your name. where everybody will know
limited access to clean water young alike about PWRDF. your name,
Youth Handbook: in Indigenous communities Their resources are user and they will
The Youth Handbookis a across Canada. friendly and will create great always be glad
terrific starting place if you are Churches and youth conversation about how we are you came.
curious about justice, or want groups can get involved with called as baptised Christians
to learn more aboutPWRDFand this project through a number to care for others and our
its work. The Handbook is of ways, such as the following: planet. Some information for
also great if you who want Prayer and Reflection this article was obtained from
to know where to go next to realizing the importance of pwrdf.org
deepen your understanding water in your own life, you
of the theology of justice, will begin to understand
find suggested activities and why everyone should have
resources, prayers, and more! adequate access to clean Lisa S./shutterstock.com
TheYouth Handbookis written running water.
in plain language, with lots of Educationsharing what you
anglican life Newfoundland&Labrador
MAY 2017 11
The Revd
Khaliah Kinkead
Welcomed
Group photograph for Queens College, 2017. This represents only a third of the student enrollment, as many students
do not regularly attend classes on campus.
Welcome!
will prayerfully consider how
Neil Kellett our Chaplain, and they can best participate in
Dr. Carmel Doyle our Director Training for Marriage
the Church. Also, remember
of Student Programs enrich Preparation Program that your encouragement to a
Queens by their presence, Facilitators on April 29th, person to consider a vocation
example and attention to detail with The Revd Dr. Wayne to the diaconate or priesthood
that sustains the 176 year old Short might be how God will trigger
spirit and character of Queens the discernment of a vocation.
College. Special thanks is
due to Ms. Susan Foley. 500 Years Since Martin
With 31 years experience at LutherA Journey More details are
Queens, she brings a wealth of Reformation and available at our website:
of information and offers Transformation on May www.queenscollegenl.ca
stability to the administration
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