Submitted to Anglican Life by Willie Loder. Full story will appear in the September print edition of Anglican Life.
St. Paul’s ACW in Summerside, Parish of Meadows, presented Mr. Eddie Joyce with a cheque towards his project that he attends in Uganda at an orphanage called Shoes For Kids with diseased feet.
submitted with photographs by the Rev’d Gerald Giles
On Earth Day, April 22nd members of the Anglican Parish of Gander Bay and from the surrounding area participated in a prayer walk entitled, “As It Was in the Beginning…Stations of Creation,” by the Environment Network Diocese of Nova Scotia & Prince Edward Island (2019). The participants found the walk to be very inspirational and it was a time for the participants to reflect on their relationship with God’s creation. The walk was lead by the Rev’d Gerald Giles. 
article and photographs by The Ven. Terry Caines
The Consecration of a Church, as our primate reminded us in his dinner address to the congregation and guests of the Church of the Holy Spirit the weekend of May 5th, 2019, is only possible when the efforts, sacrifice and commitment of the people of God has already happened. The weekend celebration began with a Parish Banquet on Friday night with Archbishop Fred Hiltz. On Saturday morning the parish hosted a congregational breakfast, and Saturday evening was a time of fellowship with a rousing Newfoundland kitchen party at the parish hall. On Sunday morning the Church of the Holy Spirit was consecrated by the Rt. Rev’d John Watton, and the mortgage was burned at the end of the service.
Bishop John referred to how what has happened in this parish is a gift of inspiration to our Dioceses Central Newfoundland. He mentioned the importance of our ongoin
g work as outlined in our Policy on Sustainable and Intentionally Missional Ministry. The Bishop then referred to this process as a prophetic example of what we can do when we are willing to seek God’s will for the Church of our time.
In May of 2007, the church families of Stag Harbour, Seldom, Island Harbour, Shoal Bay, and Joe Batts Arm came together. At that time, 99% of registered parish members voted in favour of this amalgamation. The process moved forward when the Rev’d David Hewitt raised the first $1.00 by walking from Stag Harbour to the new location in the centre of the Fogo Island.
Many items, such as the processional crosses, font, pulpit, lectern, vessels, and vestments were brought from the five churches to their new location. One parishioner said, “We were bringing our history with us so we would be reminded of where we came from.”
The three ACW (Anglican Church Women) groups began meeting and fellowshipping together in one location as
one larger group. A new parish hall was established and an addition added unto the church for youth ministry.
The parish has had three clergy through the process. The Rev’d David Hewitt from 2004 – 2009, The Rev’d Terry Caines from 2009 – 2012. The Rev’d Gail Thoms Williams from 2012 – 2018. The parish now awaits their new incumbent, Mr. Charlie Cox, soon to be ordained a deacon, who will begin in the parish on July 1st, 2019.
The first person buried from the new church was Mr. George Collins, senior, the first of
many supporters who have entered our Lord’s greater presence since the foundation of this new parish. The parish treasurer, Mr. Gary Dawe, stated: “I would think that they would be very pleased today of the Consecration of Church five years ahead of time.”
It is a joy for us to share congratulations, love and a huge heartfelt thank you to all who made this weekend such a huge success, and provide a vision of hope for the future in our Diocese!
Here’s the truth: the Anglican Church of Canada can not afford to send newspapers to people who no longer wish to receive them, who have moved, or have passed away. It is not a wise use of resources, either financial (the money to print the papers and to mail them out), or environmental (it is a waste of paper in a world where we know that we must reduce our waste, not simply recycle). Something’s got to give. So what is happening?
We are asking you all who get the newspaper, who actually get Anglican Life delivered to your home, to confirm your subscriptions. That way, only those who wish to receive the paper will do so. This will cut down on waste, and it will cut down on costs. This campaign has been ongoing for some months now, and you all need to have confirmed your subscriptions by the end of June—by the end of next month.
Where do we stand on this as of today? As of May 4th, the latest numbers that I have available tell me that we have currently had a little less than 7% of people confirm their subscriptions. That is the lowest rate of confirmations in all of Canada. Come on Newfoundland & Labrador: now is the time, my friends. If you haven’t already renewed, go do that right now. The easiest way is this: https://www.anglicanjournal.com/yes/
And what will happen if we don’t have enough support? Well, I don’t know. This website will probably continue, but I know that it doesn’t reach many of the paper’s readers, especially the older members of our communities. Also, the stories that get published on this website are sent in for a newspaper—will anyone send things in for a purely online publication? Will we lose this essential connection between our parishes in the province of Newfoundland & Labrador; will we lose the support that we feel from each other?
What’s the story on the next level up? Here is a link to the story about the upcoming proposed changes to the mandate, governance and editorial policy of the Anglican Journal, and the introduction of an editorial board. This is one of the many things that will be discussed at the upcoming General Synod in July of this year:
https://www.anglicanjournal.com/cogs-passes-anglican-journal-changes/
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Emily F. Rowe
Editor, Anglican Life
article by Archdeacon Charlene Taylor for the June issue of Anglican Life:
The work of the Primate’s World Relief and Development Fund depends on many individuals to enable its life changing ministry to happen. If you pray, if you share the good news of PWRDF’s work or if you financially contribute—then you are a friend of PWRDF.
True friends depend on each other, and being a friend of PWRDF is no different. As a friendship develops we learn more about each other and the more we learn the deeper the friendship grows.
Have you ever wondered about how the ministry of PWRDF works?
When you give or fundraise for PWRDF do you know the impact your contribution makes?
Do you know the impact PWRDF is making in the lives of others?
Are you seeking to enhance your friendship with PWRDF? If so, come and join us!
As friends of PWRDF the three Dioceses of Newfoundland and Labrador invite you to a Day of Sharing and Learning to celebrate 60 years of commitment and connection.
Come and learn about: partnerships, development programs, emergency response, work in Cuba and Tanzania, youth engagement and much more.
This day event is being offered at no financial cost to your—just your time and love for PWRDF. We will gather at All Saints’, Conception Bay South June 8th from 9am to 3:30pm.
To register please call your Diocesan PWRDF Representative by June 1:
Diocese of Western Newfoundland: Mona Edwards 709-635-4606 or monacedwards@nf.sympatico.ca
Central Newfoundland; Sheila Boutcher 709-424-3417 or boutchersheila@gmail.com
Eastern NL: Archdeacon Charlene Taylor 709-237-1877 or revcharlenetaylor@gmail.com
Jesus said, I no longer call you servants, because a servant does not know the master’s business. Instead, I have called you friends, for everything that I learned from my Father I have made known to you. (John 15:15)
If you are a present friend of PWRDF, or if you are new to PWRDF and its ministry, come and share in this event. May we be about the Father’s business in fellowship and friendship!
On the morning of April 30th, Queens’ College held a workshop for alumni at St. Augustine’s parish in St. John’s. Guest speakers were Archdeacon John Holdsworth of the Diocese of Cyprus and the Gulf, Archbishop Fred Hiltz (Primate of Canada), and Mrs. Cynthia Haines-Turner, Prolocutor of General Synod.
Archdeacon John Holdsworth
Archbishop Fred Hiltz
Cynthia Haines Turner
The Primate speaks to the gathering about issues that will be raised at the upcoming General Synod, to be held in July, 2019
Queen’s College held Convocation on April 30th this year. Here are a few photographs from that evening; a full story will appear in the June print issue of Anglican Life.
People beginning to gather for Convocation 2019
Provost, Dr. Rick Singleton, gives his report to Convocation
Dr. Singleton’s report
Primate, Archbishop Fred Hiltz, gave the Convocation Address
Archbishop Fred Hiltz
Left to right: Archbishop Hiltz, Bishop Organ (Western Newfoundland), Dr. Singleton, Bishop Watton (Central Newfoundland), Archdeacon Rose (representing Bishop Peddle of Eastern Newfoundland & Labrador who was unable to attend this year’s Convocation)
Archdeacon John Holdsworth of the Diocese of Cyprus and The Gulf receiving his Doctor of Divinity
Mr. Geoffrey Carnell receiving his Doctor of Canon Law
Bishop Watton with graduate Charlie Cox
Faculty members the Rev’d Jonathan Rowe and the Rev’d Rob Cooke
Session three originally planned for April 28th at Holy Trinity will not go ahead owing to an ordination to the diaconate that afternoon at the Church of the Ascension in Mount Pearl.
Session three will be held on Sunday, May 26th at St. Nicholas from 2-4 pm (please note venue change).
Session four will be held on Sunday, June 16th at Holy Trinity from 2-4 pm (please note time and venue change from original schedule).
Anglican Life MAY 2019
