Dr. Crake was deeply involved with the Anglican Church, and the Foundation continues his work with grants for both continuing and one time projects, focusing on churches in local parishes, and particularly St. Paul’s Church, Sackville, NB.
On-going programs
The Foundation maintains the following on-going programs in support of the Anglican Church: St Paul’s Anglican Church, Sackville, NB, the J.E.A. Crake-George C. Lemmon Bursary for Studies in Theology, the Jubilee Award, and the J.E.A. Crake Bursary for the Summer Choir School, Diocese of Fredericton.
St. Paul’s Anglican Church, Sackville, NB
The J.E.A. Crake Foundation established by the late Dr. J. Ernest A. Crake, Josiah Wood Professor of Classics at Mount Allison University, 1946-1976, supports Education in the Humanities and the Anglican Church, particularly the Parish of Sackville, (St. Ann’s and St. Paul’s Churches); the Parish of Dorchester and the Parish of Westmorland. Dr. Crake was Warden, Treasurer and an active Lay Reader and from time to time conducted services in every church within these three parishes.
The J.E.A. Crake Foundations offers an annual grant to St. Paul’s Church, Sackville, NB, for the use in the operating expenditures of the Church. A portion of the grant is to be used on the provision of music in the church.
J.E.A. Crake/George C. Lemmon Bursary for Study in Theology
The J.E.A. Crake Foundation, established by the late Dr. J. Ernest A. Crake, Josiah Wood Professor of Classics at Mount Allison University, 1946–1976, supports the Anglican Church, particularly the Parish of Sackville (St. Ann’s and St. Paul’s Churches), and also the Parish of Dorchester and the Parish of Westmorland. Dr. Crake was Treasurer of Sackville Parish and an active Lay Reader, from time to time conducting services in every church within these three parishes. The Reverend George Colborne Lemmon served in many parishes in New Brunswick, including Sackville (1972–1983). He became the seventh Bishop of Fredericton in 1989, serving in that position until 2000.
The Foundation offers bursary support for those studying theology for the ordained ministry in the Diocese of Fredericton.
Terms and Conditions
- Those who have received approved to begin formal academic studies and formation are eligible to apply.
- All bursaries will be used for formal study leading to a degree or certificate which forms part of the theological training and formation for ordained ministry.
- Primary consideration for support will be given to candidates from the Parishes of Sackville, Dorchester and Westmoreland.
Procedures
- Applications for bursaries are made to the Bishop of Fredericton by May 30.
- A Committee will make recommendations to the Bishop who will make the final decision by June 15. Funding amounts will be at the discretion of the Bishop.
- A report must be made by each recipient to the Diocesan office as soon as the program of study is completed.
- The Diocese will supply the Foundation by November 20 with a brief report regarding awards made, and the total of the grants made that year.
- The deposit of funds to the Diocese will be made by January 2 each year.
- A receipt will be supplied by the Diocese to the Foundation by January 30
Award funding available: up to $8000 year.
May, 2021
Jubilee Award
The J.E.A. Crake Foundation established by the late Dr. J. Ernest A. Crake, Josiah Wood Professor of Classics at Mount Allison University, 1946–1976, offers support to the Anglican Church, particularly the Parish of Sackville, (St. Ann’s and St. Paul’s Churches); the Parish of Dorchester and the Parish of Westmorland. Dr. Crake was Treasurer of Sackville Parish and an active Lay Reader and from time to time conducted services in every church within these three parishes.
The J.E.A. Crake Foundation offers an award for parish priests in the Diocese of Fredericton who are taking a sabbatical leave.
Terms and conditions
Parish priests within the Diocese of Fredericton, who plan to take an educational sabbatical leave of at least three months, are eligible for the award.
Procedures
- Applications will be made to the Bishop of Fredericton
- The deadline for applications is September 1.
- The Bishop will make the decision by October 31.
- The Bishop will inform the Foundation by November 15 of the number of sabbaticants (up to 2) who will receive the award for the current academic year.
- Funds (up to $3000/year) will be deposited with the Diocese of Fredericton by December 31.
- The Foundation will be supplied with a receipt by the Bishop by February 25th following the deposit of the funds with the Diocese.
- The award holders will submit a report to the Foundation by May 1 following the announcement of the grant. If the sabbatical is not complete, the award holder will provide an interim report by that date, and a final report by the following May 1.
For application forms see:
J.E.A. Crake Bursary for the Summer Choir School, Diocese of Fredericton
The J.E.A. Crake Foundation, established by the late Dr. J. Ernest A. Crake, Josiah Wood Professor of Classics at Mount Allison University, 1946–1976, supports the Anglican Church, particularly the Parish of Sackville, (St. Ann’s and St. Paul’s Churches), also Dorchester and Westmorland Parishes. Dr. Crake was Treasurer of Sackville Parish and an active Lay Reader and conducted church services within these three parishes.
The Foundation offers bursaries for those with financial need attending the annual Summer Choir School.
Terms and conditions
- Bursaries will be held at the Diocese of Fredericton annual Summer Choir Schools
- The Bursary account will be administered by the Diocese of Fredericton.
Procedures
- Applicants will indicate their interest in the Crake Bursary when they apply to register for the Choir School.
- The organizing committee of the Summer Choir School will choose recipients and administer the awards.
- A report on the use of the funds will be made to the Foundation by the Choir School Committee each year within one month of the conclusion of the summer choir school.
- Unused funds will be carried forward and topped up to $3000 in December for use in the following summer.
- No award will exceed $300.
Total value of the awards fund: $3000
[December 2016]
One-time grants
The following are examples of projects supported with one-time grants:
- Geothermal heating system, St. Paul’s, Sackville, NB
- Church Hall, St. Ann’s, Westcock, NB
- Roof, St. Paul’s, Sackville, NB
- Ceiling, Trinity, Dorchester, NB
- New organ, St. Paul’s, Sackville, NB
- Repair to tower, St. Paul’s, Sackville, NB
- Painting church, Trinity, Dorchester, NB
- Organ, St Ann’s, Westcock, NB
For one-time grants, please see: Application Information.