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Anglican Life is the official newspaper for the three dioceses of the Anglican Church of Canada in Newfoundland and Labrador.

Palm Sunday

April 14, 2019 · by anglicanlifenl

Here we are at the beginning of another Holy Week. There is a huge shift in our worship service today as we begin with the triumphant entry into Jerusalem by Jesus, and then we end with the all too familiar story of his betrayal. The crowds who shouted “Hosanna!” change their minds so quickly and begin to shout “Crucify him!” with alarming ferocity. The meaning of this inconsistency—this shift from welcoming their king to demanding his death—was summed up in a sermon for Palm Sunday by the Rev’d Dr. Robert Crouse when he wrote, “The kingship of Jesus, true kingship, true liberty, true dignity, do not consist in worldly pomp and power, in worldly glory and ambition, nor in worldly grace and beauty.” Christ’s kingship does not depend on earthly power as does the power of someone like the Roman Emperor or Pilate. In fact, Jesus says that putting your trust in the powers of the world is in vain. The crowd is influenced by earthly power, and so that’s the side that they take in the end. In contrast, when questioned by Pilate, Jesus says, “My kingdom is not of this world. If my kingdom were of this world, my servants would have been fighting, that I might not be delivered over to the Jews. But my kingdom is not from the world.” (John 18:36)

Fr Crouse concludes his sermon by writing of Jesus that, “The signs of his glory are the signs of body broken and blood outpoured. ‘He reigns and triumphs from the tree.’ That is the glory we celebrate on Palm Sunday, and that is the glory we show forth day by day in the Church’s liturgy as we break the bread and drink the cup. And that is the glory which must adorn our lives.” So enter once again into this week which is central to our faith. Set aside time to pray and watch. Fully enter into the mystery of Christ’s passion and suffering, and then you can truly rejoice on Easter with his resurrection.

quotations at from “Art thou a king then?”; a sermon by The Rev’d Dr. Robert Crouse

Installation of Cathedral Chapter and Mission Deans

April 8, 2019 · by anglicanlifenl

On Sunday April 7th, Bishop Geoffrey Peddle installed the new Cathedral Chapter and Mission Deans for the Diocese of Eastern Newfoundland and Labrador. The Cathedral Chapter includes: Archdeacon Roger Whalen; Archdeacon Samuel Rose; Archdeacon Julie Brace; Archdeacon Josiah Noel; Archdeacon Charlene Taylor; Archdeacon Gregory Mercer; Canon Amanda Taylor; Canon Gerald Westcott; Canon Edward Keeping; Canon Sandra Tilley; Canon David Bell; Canon Bradford Wicks.
The Mission Deans are: Rev’d Jolene Peters; Rev’d Jonathan Rowe; Rev’d Christine Lynch; Rev’d Eli Evans.

Here are some photos from that event:

In the Crypt before the service began:

The opening procession and readers Deacon Derrick Bishop (1st lesson), Beth Downey (psalm), and Camron Farrell (2nd lesson):

Bishop Peddle and his chaplain, Lisa Cox

Archdeacon Whalen is vested in his cope by Archdeacon Rose

Archdeacon Whalen

Bishop Peddle anoints the hands of the newly installed Mission Deans with holy oil

Dr. Arthur King is presented with The Bishop’s Award of Merit:

During the closing hymn:

The clergy of the Diocese of Eastern Newfoundland and Labrador along with faculty and students from Queen’s College.

A group of faculty and students from Queen’s College

Purim at St. David’s, Pasadena

April 8, 2019 · by anglicanlifenl

The full story and photographs by The Rev’d Steven Maki will be in the May issue of Anglican Life:

Over the past few months, the Parish of Pasadena/Cormack has studied the book of Esther from the Hebrew Scriptures. To celebrate this story of redemptive love, we hosted our very own Purim celebration on the holy day on which Jewish communities around the world pause to rejoice.

Easter Eggs at The Cathedral of St. John the Baptist

April 5, 2019 · by anglicanlifenl

A few of the Ukranian Easter eggs that were completed on Sunday the 31st of March.

From the 30-31 of March, the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist in St. John’s was turned into a Pysanka workshop as Ukrainian Easter eggs were made. Two workshops were held under the direction of Jan Buley. Jan has been making Ukrainian Easter eggs for many years, and was pleased to once again pass along her knowledge to a new group of students. The participants ranged in age from early elementary school students to senior citizens. The full story and photographs will appear in the May issue of Anglican Life.

Mothering Sunday—Lent IV

March 29, 2019 · by anglicanlifenl

We’re fast coming up on the fourth Sunday of Lent, often called “Mothering Sunday” in Anglican churches. This title is taken from the Epistle that was traditionally read on the fourth Sunday of Lent from the Book of Common Prayer lectionary, which is written in the Epistle to the Galations. Part of it reads, “But Jerusalem which is above is free, which is the mother of us all.”
In the secular world, it became a day for honouring mothers, and for giving them gifts, and is thus still “Mother’s Day” in many countries.
As a special treat, many churches continue the tradition of making a simnel cake for Mothering Sunday, 800px-Simnel_cake_(17057525962).jpg which is blessed at the main Sunday service, and then distributed afterwards. The cake dates back to medieval times, and is decorated with marzipan balls, usually twelve to represent the twelve apostles (or the eleven apostles, minus Judas, and the twelfth for Jesus). For this reason, the Sunday is also sometimes called “Refreshment Sunday.”

Godly Play Conference is Coming to St. John’s in June

March 28, 2019 · by anglicanlifenl

An article by Kathy Peddle from the April issue of Anglican Life: an important message to all Godly Play people of Newfoundland and Labrador:

In 2009 Godly Play arrived on the shores of Newfoundland, and in a place rich in stories, wondering and church affiliation it was a natural fit. Godly Play will once again arrive on our shores—this time in the form of the North American Godly Play Conference. Godly Play 2.jpeg We are excited and honoured to be hosting this year’s conference and to welcome guests and fellow Godly Play enthusiasts from around the globe. We look forward to welcoming people from Canada, the US, the UK, Europe, and South Africa. It will be a time for all participants to deepen their understanding of the art and practice of Godly Play in the natural beauty of Newfoundland.

The theme of this year’s conference, called “Come from Away—Come to Play” is to be held at the Sheraton Hotel in historic downtown St. John’s from June 20-22. It is inspired by the name of the hit musical “Come from Away” which was inspired by a traditional Newfoundland expression for those not from the island, and also portrays our hospitality. It also references the importance of play in Godly Play’s faith formation of children.

Participants will have the opportunity to share in worship, seminars, addresses, and storytelling while experiencing our genuine hospitality. There will also be opportunities to see more of St. John’s, the oldest city in North America, located just a few miles from the most eastern point of North America, Cape Spear.

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Featured speakers for the conference include Dr. Elaine Champagne from the University of Laval who will explore Children’s Spiritual Journeys; the Rev’d Canon Dr. Andrew Sheldon (Godly Play Advocate for International Development), who will address our readiness as Godly Play practitioners from emotional, theological, pedagogical and spiritual perspectives; Dr. Rebecca Nye, a specialist in children’s spirituality, and the Rev’d Peter Privett, Chair of the Godly Play International Council, who will discuss their common interest and work in children’s spirituality and international training. In the spirit of play and learning there will be opportunities to hear familiar stories in unfamiliar languages (French, German, Spanish, and Afrikaans), to attend workshops and presentations on a multitude of topics including the use of Godly Play stories of God at Home, the theological significance of storytelling, using Godly Play in Vacation Bible Schools, Deepening Response Time…and so much more!

I wonder what part of this is about you?

The North American Godly Play Conference in 2019 will be a wonderful opportunity to experience firsthand all that is happening in Godly Play, to meet old friends and make new friends, and to share and learn together in our beautiful island home.

Are you ready?

To see the brochure and to register, go to Godly Play Canada: https://godlyplay.ca

April 2019 Issue

March 27, 2019 · by anglicanlifenl

ANGLICAN LIFE April 2019

Congratulations Clyde and Rowena Hapwood: many years serving God!

March 15, 2019 · by anglicanlifenl

article by The Rev’d Fred Marshall—the full article will be in the April issue of Anglican Life!

On September 7th 1958 Clyde Hapgood began his ministry as a lay reader in the Parish of St. Andrew’s, Sunnyside. On January 27th, 2019 at St. Paul’s Church in Come By Chance the parish celebrated the Conversion of Saint Paul, their patron saint, with Bishop Geoff presiding. At this service Bishop Geoff presented Clyde with a certificate recognizing his 60 years of faithful and dedicated service.

Clyde continues faithfully and dutifully in answering his call as a lay reader. But that is not the end of the story. Clyde has a partner in ministry, his wife Rowena, who has been an organist for sixty-three years. Imagine, a couple with over 120 years of combined ministry.

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40 Things To Give Up For Lent

March 12, 2019 · by anglicanlifenl

These suggestions come to us from the Anglican Cathedral of St. John the Baptist in St. John’s. While we are already into Lent, it is still worth having a look at these to see what you can do during this season of preparation for Easter:

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ARCIC (III) Walking Together on the Way: Learning to Be the Church Local, Regional, Universal

March 6, 2019 · by anglicanlifenl

Submitted by The Rev’d Dr. Alex Faseruk

After centuries of living apart, the Anglican Communion and the Roman Catholic Church have been on a pilgrimage together since the historic visit of Archbishop Michael Ramsey to Pope Paul VI in March 1966. The establishment of the Anglican-Roman Catholic International Commission (ARCIC), now in its third major phase of work, ARCIC (III), grew out of that visit as a tangible expression of the joint commitment to walk together the path of ecclesial conversion and renewal so that, as traditions, we might grow together into the fullness of communion in Christ and the Spirit.

St. Nicholas Anglican Parish, under the leadership of the Right Rev’d Cyrus Pitman, and Holy Trinity RC Parish, under the leadership of its Pastor, Father Paul Lundrigan, along with the Faculty of Theology, Queen’s College, Dr. Rick Singleton (Provost), the Rev’d Canon David Bell (Dean of Theology), Dr. Carmel Doyle and the Ven. Neil Kellett (the retired Chaplain) will offer a four-part series to help people become familiar with the Anglican and Roman efforts in promoting Christian unity.

Moderating the sessions will be the Rev’d Dr. Alex Faseruk, who comments, “When I was at Queen’s College and assisted at St. Nicholas, it was easy to see that the community of Torbay had a long and vibrant tradition of promoting interaction, understanding, and ecumenical efforts between Holy Trinity and St. Nicholas. We are hoping to build on these efforts to help spread the intended walking together far and wide beyond the parish boundaries.”

Christians of all denominations are invited to gather for these sessions that will help us better understand and appreciate their own roots, each other’s roots, and consider ways to work/walk together. The sessions will be:

Sunday, March 10 from 2:00 to 4:00 at Holy Trinity Church.
Sunday, March 31 from 2:00 to 4:00 at St. Nicholas Church.
Sunday, April 28 from 2:00 to 4:00 at Holy Trinity Church.
Sunday May 26 from 2:00 to 4:00 at St. Nicholas Church.

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