It’s not too soon to start thinking about Urbana, a missions conference for 16,000 students, ministry leaders and missions organizations from around the world. This year’s theme is Discern your place in God’s global mission.
University students from Fredericton, including young people from the cathedral, have attended past conferences which feature internationally known speakers, worship, music in many languages, and more than 200 seminars. Organized by the Inter-varsity Christian Fellowship for over 70 years, it’s held every three years in St. Louis, Missouri. The next one will take place Dec. 27-31, 2018.
“It’s an eye-opening, cross-cultural experience and an opportunity to delve deeply into the Bible,” said Brad McKnight from the cathedral’s Missions Committee. “Students are challenged to listen and learn from global voices. As the participants pray with power and build connections, it can be transformational.”
Registration is now open. More information can be found by searching Urbana Missions on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, on the web at urbana.org and on You Tube.
10.00: Choral Eucharist (BAS)
If ye love me - Tallis
Missa l’hora passa - Viadana
Psalm 130
O sacred feast - Willan
573, 293, 84, 75, 438
Fantasie sur O Canada - Bédard
July 8: Seventh Sunday after Pentecost
10.00: Choral Eucharist (BCP)
O come, ye servants of the Lord - Tye
Sumsion in F
Psalm 48
Ave verum corpus - Elgar
628, 527, 364, 71, 433
Pomp and Circumstance March No. 4 - Elgar
July 15: Eighth Sunday after Pentecost
10.00: Choral Eucharist (BAS)
A Prayer of King Henry VI - Ley
Barnard in G
Psalm 24
Bread of the world in mercy broken - Bancroft
12, 277, 369, 76, 381
Marche triomphale: Nun danket - Karg-Elert
July 22: Ninth Sunday after Pentecost
10.00: Choral Eucharist (BCP)
O Lord, increase our faith - Loosemore
Darke in F
Psalm 89:20-36
Jesu, joy of man’s desiring - Bach
491, 575, 520, 629, 300
Two Trumpet Tunes and an Air - attr. Purcell
July 29: Tenth Sunday after Pentecost
10.00: Choral Matins (BCP)
Cantate Domino - Pitoni
Drinkell Responses
Psalm 14
Stanford in B flat
8, 619, 564, 434
Toccata & Fugue in modo doricio BWV 538 - Bach
Our Bishop and the Diocesan Synod of 2017 challenged us to "take the BELLS Challenge to fulfill the mission of God."
In his book, "Surprise the World: The 5 Habits of Highly Missional People," Michael Frost outlines a framework for how we might become more "mission minded as individuals." A church with an attitude of mission is comprised of individuals who take mission seriously and think missionally. Mission is not really about going to distant lands and sharing our own interpretation or understanding of who Jesus is. Mission-minded people exercise mission in every encounter they have with others every day. A "missional church" is one with membership who have become, or are becoming, "missional people" with a missional mindset. "Surprise the World," is a simple, yet effective opportunity and method to form habits that make us missional people.
BELLS helps to focus our efforts in becoming missional in such a way as to assist us to re-orient our thinking towards mission.
Michael Frost says:
"I’m not suggesting that BELLS is a magic bullet or anything like that. But it is a really handy tool for mobilizing Christians up, in and out into mission. That is, up into deeper connection with the Triune God; in to a stronger sense of community with other believers; and out into the neighborhood."
At Christ Church Cathedral, during 2018 Easter Season all were challenged to read "Surprise the World." That reading was done individually, as part of a Charis Group, or other group that formed for that purpose. We offered a viewing of the videos featuring Michael Frost which accompany each of the chapters of "Surprise the World." A sermon series was preached on the first five Sundays after Pentecost. We'll continue to look for ways to implement the Surprise the World (BELLS) model as we work toward becoming more "highly missional people" in the weeks and months ahead.
During Easter 2018, all at the Cathedral were challenged to read "Surprise the World."
The wall chart at the Cathedral recorded how many have read "Surprise the World" and charted our progress. A sticker placed anonymously on the chart let us all know how many read.
Bishop and Chapter met on Monday, 18 June 2018 with eleven of twelve usual members present. Vice-Chair Charles Ferris chaired. Minutes of the 14 May 2018 meeting were reviewed, items of unfinished business noted and the adopted. Watching the introduction video for “Surprise the World,” the Dean lead a short discussion. How to continue BELLS?
Business Arising
•Ending Homelessness in Fredericton - a group of 10 considered this project following the meeting of the Archdeaconry Greater Chapter in May. Unfortunately, resource persons were unable to be present. There seems to be some lack of clarity about what’s specifically needed if Anglican parishes were to partner. Monitoring continues
• Mothers’ Union expenses - the amount directed for worldwide MU work by K. Snow was forwarded to the Cathedral Branch
• Joy FM - the Dean has met twice with representatives and looks forward to a greater degree of partnership with them in the future
• Frank Morehouse thanks - for work on Fredericton Deans poster
• Anglican Foundation - a contribution to the Foundation, directed to be annual, has not yet been sent
From the Dean
• Normal commitments - 2 care home visits for Communion, 4 visits to hospitals, 3 home Communions, 4 staff meetings; Chapter and Committee related meetings; Clergy College, Clergy Day, Diocesan Council, Diocesan Finance Committee, Property Development Committee meeting with 4 teleconferences.
• Surprise the World: BELLS - sermon series concluding 24 June. 4 in attendance at video night. Ways to continue BELLS?
• Bishop of Qu’Appelle Bike Ride - hoping to create a 15 July event of worship at 4 pm followed by BBQ on the Cathedral green. JoyFM willing to partner
• Cathedral worship podcasts - average hits have reached a fairly consistent 60 per day average since listing with TuneIn Radio
• Cathedral staff annual reviews - underway
For Discussion
“Designated Funds” - Past assumptions about offerings for specific purposes (“designated”) being “saved” need clarification. Monies tagged for purpose to be used first for items currently in the Budget is advice from 2017 review engagement. Further education required.
For Decision
• Terms of reference - adopted Property and Mission Outreach committees
• Missions request - a motion to increase 2018 Mission Outreach budget to allow increase of St. Hilda’s School support, graduate bursaries and support for Paul Jones to university was tabled. Offerings down. Funds available will need to be confirmed
• “Designated Funds” - that we reduce a list of 55 to about 11 to clarify and expedite managing and using offerings given for specific purposes and continue to reduce those funds as possible
Reports
• Treasurer - offerings are about $30,000 +/- below budget year to date
• Christian Formation - planning session held. Followup next week
• Administration and Finance - giving policy in process; records management project continues
• Health and Pastoral Care - First Aid training 25-26 June. New programming initiatives being considered for fall
• Communications - 09 September outside worship in view. Conversations with Joy FM should result in positive cooperation
• Property - green winter kill considered; west door pavement irregularity will be addressed; south door replacement pending
Up-coming
Ordination 24 June 2018; 09 September outdoor worship/corn boil
University of Belize scholarship student, Amieka Myers, will officially graduate on Saturday, June 16th. Our church has been sponsoring her since she finished Grade 8 (Standard 6) at St. Hilda’s School. She has persevered despite many difficulties and has accomplished what has never been done before in her family. They, as well as we here at Christ Church Cathedral, are very proud of her.
Hi Ms. Bev,
First of all, I want to extend a huge thank you to you and your church for the assistance with my graduation that’s coming up so soon.
I’m happy everything has worked out regarding the graduation. I will stop by at UB to see Mr. Palma and pick up the graduation regalia tomorrow morning.
I’m not sure who I’m going to invite but my mom is definitely a part of the invite list. I wish you were near to experience this moment with me; nonetheless, I know you will be here in spirit. I will send you some pictures so you can see what it looks like.
Once again, thank you and your church for all the kindness you guys bestowed upon me and my family throughout my educational journey. It is truly a blessing!!
Junior Choristers
Children from the age of 8 are able to attend Choir School, with the consent of a parent or guardian (they must turn eight by the end of the current year). Overnight accommodations usually consist of two people per room, in the dormitory-styled residence buildings. The days are very busy, so we encourage parents who are unsure about what is involved to contact the Administrative Director. A typical day begins at 7:45, and ends at 9:00pm, and includes chapel services, several rehearsals, classroom time, recreation, meals (of course!), an early afternoon rest period, and some free time.
Arrival time on the first day is between 3:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. on Sunday afternoon with supper at 5:30. Please come to the Dining Hall to register (follow the signs). For the benefit of all choristers, please do not send cell phones as it can create problems for those who are homesick, and others around them. Any cell phones found will be confiscated until the end of the week.
Thursday evening, we offer a Choral Evensong service at a parish church, to which all are invited. The last Sunday afternoon, at 3:30, is our final Choral Evensong service. Family and friends are encouraged to attend this service, which takes place at a large church or cathedral, children can then be picked up after the service. This service is very well attended.
recreation, chapel worship services, rest time, and special fun activities
Choir School’s finest daily paper provides vital information about... uh, nothing, but it’s fun to read each day.
For best seating, please arrive at the church just after 3:00pm, when the choirs finishes its rehearsal.
Adult Choristers
Adults who are attending Choir School are encouraged to come to the Thursday night Evensong service. From there, you can go directly to RNS (Rothesay Netherwood School) where you can settle into a room at Kirk House, on the RNS campus. registration takes place the following morning after breakfast at the Dining Hall. Some adults, however, are only able to join us on Friday, which is OK, too!
Choir School takes place every year in the first full week of July on the beautiful campus of Rothesay-Netherwood private school. Some stay in the residence buildings, while local choristers sometimes live at home, and come for the full day of activities. Each day is very full, and sleep becomes a rather precious thing by the end of the week. Through the week, the chorister's day is filled with choir rehearsals, a classroom session of Christian Education, Christian culture, as well as recreation, chapel worship services, rest time, and special fun activities.
University of Belize scholarship student, Amieka Myers, will officially graduate on Saturday, June 16th. Our church has been sponsoring her since she finished Grade 8 (Standard 6) at St. Hilda’s School. She has persevered despite many difficulties and has accomplished what has never been done before in her family. They, as well as we here at Christ Church Cathedral, are very proud of her.
Hi Ms. Bev,
First of all, I want to extend a huge thank you to you and your church for the assistance with my graduation that’s coming up so soon.
I’m happy everything has worked out regarding the graduation. I will stop by at UB to see Mr. Palma and pick up the graduation regalia tomorrow morning.
I’m not sure who I’m going to invite but my mom is definitely a part of the invite list. I wish you were near to experience this moment with me; nonetheless, I know you will be here in spirit. I will send you some pictures so you can see what it looks like.
Once again, thank you and your church for all the kindness you guys bestowed upon me and my family throughout my educational journey. It is truly a blessing!!
It’s not too soon to start thinking about Urbana, a missions conference for 16,000 students, ministry leaders and missions organizations from around the world. This year’s theme is Discern your place in God’s global mission.
