Bishops Appointed to Areas Specifically to Follow Along

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BY MARTHA HOLMEN

AS diocesan Synod members gathered to elect three suffragan bishops on Sept. 17, onlookers from across the diocese and be - yond were glued to their screens, watching events unfold. Using the hashtag #synodTO, the diocese shared up-to-the-minute news on its Twitter and Facebook chan - nels, more than 100 posts in all. Synod members were also per - mitted to post from inside St. Paul, Bloor Street, sharing their insights, comments, photos and videos of the historic day. This was the first time the dio - cese had shared updates from an Electoral Synod in real time, and the results were overwhelmingly positive. Between Facebook and Twitter, the diocese’s posts were seen more than 211,000 times and received nearly 2,000 comments, likes, shares, retweets and replies – more in one day than in an aver - A map of the diocese shows the location of the four episcopal areas – York-Simcoe, York-Credit Valley, York-Scarborough and Trent-Durham. age month of online activity. The diocese also earned more than 150 new followers, including many new Twitter users who ap - peared to have created accounts Bishops appointed to areas specifically to follow along. Interest in the Electoral Synod was not confined to the diocese, as observers from as far away as New leaders ‘a good sign for the life of the church’ Tennessee, California, the U.K. and Australia tuned in through - BY STUART MANN Bishop-elect that we have elected such capable out the day. Many followers asked Robertson will people with enormous gifts is a questions about the technicalities THE guessing is over. Archbishop bring “energy really good sign for the life of the of Synod, such as how a nominee Colin Johnson announced at and grace” to church.” is declared elected, the mechan - Diocesan Council on Sept. 29 York-Scarbor - He added: “We need to pray for ics of holding three separate elec - where the diocese’s three new ough, he said, them and also for their families tions, and who decides which suffragan bishops will serve. while Bishop- because this will be a major tran - bishop-elect is appointed to which Bishop-elect Riscylla Walsh elect Andison, sition for them as well.” episcopal area. Shaw will be the area bishop of as the dio - The bishops-elect were chosen Bishops-elect Riscylla Walsh Shaw (left), Kevin Robert - In addition to providing infor - Trent-Durham. Bishop-elect cese’s former by the diocese’s Synod on Sept. 17 son and Jenny Andison. mation, the diocese’s updates cre - Kevin Robertson will be the area Bishop’s Officer at St. Paul, Bloor Street. The elec - ated an opportunity for conversa - bishop of York-Scarborough. for Mission, will tions were necessary after the tion and community among those Bishop-elect Jenny Andison will eas they are appointed to,” said bring “creative energy” to both translation of Bishop Linda watching from afar. Messages of be the area bishop of York-Credit Archbishop Johnson. traditional and fresh expressions Nicholls, formerly the area bish - prayer and congratulation poured Valley. (Bishop Peter Fenty will In appointing Bishop-elect of church in York-Credit Valley. op of Trent-Durham, to the Dio - in from individuals, parishes, remain the area bishop of York- Walsh Shaw to Trent-Durham, he All the bishops-elect are in cese of Huron and the announced bishops and dioceses far and Simcoe.) cited her passion for ministry in their mid-40s and represent a retirements of Bishop Philip wide, and many followers ex - The bishops-elect will officially small communities as well as generational transition in leader - Poole (York-Credit Valley) and pressed their thanks at being able begin their duties on Jan. 1, 2017. large ones. As a Metis who has ship, he said. “I think it is a sign of Bishop Patrick Yu (York-Scarbor - to stay connected. @Chap_Bren - They will be consecrated on Jan. been deeply involved in the Truth the energy and excitement of the ough). da, a chaplain in Mississauga, 7 at St. Paul, Bloor Street. and Reconciliation process, she diocese. They will provide leader - Trent-Durham has 43 parishes tweeted, “thank you for the up - “I think they will each bring in - will help the diocese reach out to ship to the Canadian church for a and 61 churches. It is the largest Continued on Page 7 credible gifts and skills to the ar - Indigenous people in the area. long time to come, and the fact Continued on Page 7

PRIEST RETURNS TO THE THEATRE – SEE PAGE 6 2 The Anglican N E W S November 2016 Churches share faith on social media BRIEFLY from the organ bench, live tweets Order seeks Special day from sermons and updates from coffee hour. The Sunday school at nominations Evangelists, New Tecumseth used Nominations are invited for the growing in a digital camera to capture church Order of the Diocese of Toronto. through children’s eyes and post - In 2016, every parish in the fol - ed the results on Facebook, while lowing deaneries is eligible to popularity St. Philip on-the-Hill, Unionville submit one nomination: Peter - shared the excitement of its annu - borough, Parkdale/West Toron - BY MARTHA HOLMEN al Blessing of the Backpacks. to, York Mills and York Central. In every case, the participating Nomination forms should be “NO cell phones in church” may churches and individuals em - sent to your area bishop’s office seem like an obvious rule, but on braced the idea of using social me - no later than Nov. 20, 2016. Sept. 25 thousands of Christians dia more intentionally to share Awards will be presented at the turned to Facebook, Twitter and their faith and their experience of Archbishop’s Levee on Jan. 1, Instagram to share what church church. In a tweet, All Saints, 2017, at St. James Cathedral. looks like, sounds like and feels Michael Braley and Suzanne Lehtinen, choristers at St. Nicholas, Birch Whitby described the day as a The purpose of the Order is to like in communities around the Cliff, snap a selfie before the service on Social Media Sunday while a “time to reflect on how use of so - recognize and honour those world. young member of St. Philip on-the-Hill, Unionville places her backpack at cial media in our church & our members of the laity in the dio - Social Media Sunday was start - the altar for a Blessing of the Backpacks. PHOTOS BY SUZANNE LEHTINEN AND lives can be more God glorifying.” cese who have given outstanding ed in 2013 by Carolyn Clement, a AMY DE SOUSA. The next Social Media Sunday service over a significant period volunteer at Trinity Episcopal has been scheduled for Sept. 24, of time in their volunteer min - Church in Tariffville, Connecti - encourage social media use with - time the Diocese of Toronto has 2017, and planning has already be - istry. For more information, in - cut. After local success, she in both churches that already use actively promoted Social Media gun. Church communicators from cluding nomination forms, visit teamed up with other church social networks and those that Sunday, encouraging churches any denomination are invited to the diocese’s website, communicators to take the event are more reluctant. It’s also a day and individuals to participate in join the Social Media Sunday 2017 www.toronto.anglican.ca. to a national level in June 2014 to show the power of social media ways that fit their own communi - group on Facebook to share their and again in October 2015, gain - to help Christians be and do ties. About 15 parishes shared strategies and ideas. Ongoing con - ing more participants each year. church online, both on Sunday posts throughout the day and versation about churches using Donations accepted Now an ecumenical movement morning and in between times of urged their members to do the social media is available in several for bishops’ vestments with international support, the fo rmal worship. same, using the hashtag #SMS16. other Facebook groups for church Anyone wishing to make a dona - goal of Social Media Sunday is to This year marked the second The results were as varied as the communicators, and during a tion toward the cost of vest - churches participating, including Twitter chat every Tuesday night ments for the diocese’s bishops- behind-the-scenes photos of at 9 p.m. EST using the hashtag elect can do so through the dio - preparation for worship, selfies #chsocm. cese’s website, www.toronto.an - glican.ca. 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November 2016 N E W S The Anglican 3 Bishop resting after heart attack

Doctor expects home by Sept. 19. His doctor says there was minimal dam - age to his heart and he is expected to make full recovery a full recovery. For the time being, however, he’s taking it easy, having a walk and a nap every day. He admits the inactivity is a BY STUART MANN challenge. “What I need is a patience pill,” he jokes. BISHOP Philip Poole, the retired area bish - “I want to be active. I believe life was meant op of York-Credit Valley, is resting comfort - to be lived. But I have to be reasonable ably at home after suffering a heart attack about it. I’ll probably take the next few in Halifax in early September. months off before I start doing too much.” Bishop Poole, 65, was on a six-city tour to He says he learned a couple of valuable promote the Compass Rose Society, an or - lessons from the experience. “One is that I ganization that supports the programs and want to say don’t try to tough it out. You’ve ministries of the Archbishop of Canterbury got to pay attention to your body. Be smart and the Anglican Consultative Council. about it. If I hadn’t gone to the hospital, it Bishop Poole, who is the past president might have been a much different result. of the organization, was walking through The other thing I learned is that not all the Halifax airport after a flight from New - heart attacks are the same. The kind of foundland when he felt tension in his chest. heart attack I had was not what I expected. After checking into his hotel room, the You need to be aware. The symptoms can pain got worse. be very different.” “It felt like a ball under my sternum – a Due to his heart attack, Bishop Poole had strong, consistent ache that was strength - to retire a few days earlier than planned as ening,” he says. “I usually tolerate pain the area bishop of York-Credit Valley. But well but this was really too much.” he still made his presence felt at the Sep - He was surprised because the pain Bishop Philip Poole (right) is pictured with Bishop Michael Pryse of the Evangelical Luther - tember meeting of Diocesan Council. Al - wasn’t like any heart attack symptom he an Church in Canada at Holy Spirit of Peace church in Mississauga last April. PHOTO BY though not there in person, he sent a letter had heard of. “I didn’t have tightening MICHAEL HUDSON of appreciation to Council, expressing his across my chest. I didn’t have pain down thanks for all those in the diocese and my arm. It didn’t radiate and move around care unit, where he received an electrocar - through it all, and as soon as it was done I across the Anglican Communion who had in the way I anticipated. I wasn’t dizzy or diogram and was told by a doctor that he could feel instant relief from the pain,” he been praying for him. At the end of his let - had the sweats – all of which I anticipated was having a heart attack. Within 30 min - says. ter, he moved that the meeting be ad - happening if I was going to have a heart at - utes he was in an operating room having a He was returned to the critical care unit journed – a motion he has moved at count - tack. It was just a big pain in the middle of stent inserted, followed by angioplasty to and his wife, Karen, was by his bedside less previous Council meetings. Council my chest.” unclog a major artery. He was awake within five hours, having flown down from laughed heartily and approved it. Members He took a taxi to the nearest hospital and throughout the procedure. Toronto. He was released from hospital also formally thanked him for his leader - was immediately taken into the critical “The staff was brilliant in talking me two days later and they were both back ship and ministry in the church.

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Why should Outreach be removed from the stories and hopes that their donations Canon Stuart Mann: Editor parishes two different the budget and left to the whims of parish - will fund. It is so much better than a portion amounts, Allotment and Outreach, to meet ioners’ chequebooks and not be required of their regular offering being directed to Address all editorial material to: the diocesan budget. Allotment was obligato - from parishes? If Outreach was truly central projects they had likely heard nothing The Anglican ry; the parish lay members could not take to the Gospel, then it should be front and about. 135 Adelaide Street East their seat at Synod if it had not been paid. centre in the budget. If people were so cer - Because parishes receive 15 per cent of Toronto, Ontario M5C 1L8 Outreach was suggested but voluntary, with tain that it could continue to raise the re - undesignated FaithWorks’ donations for Tel: (416 ) 363 -6021, ext. 247 no consequences if it was outstanding. 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Archbishop of Canterbury: Pray for and support our new bishops The Most Rev. and Rt. Hon. Justin Welby , Lambeth Palace, London, England SE1 7JU.

look forward to welcom - BISHOP’S OPINION crucial that in reading God’s word, we listen In Canada: ing to the College of Bish - to what the Spirit is saying to the church at A community of about 600,000 members ops of the Diocese of BY BISHOP PETER FENTY this time. in 30 dioceses, stretching from Vancouver I Island to Newfoundland and north to the Toronto our bishops-elect, In weekly services across our diocese and Arctic Ocean. the Rev. Riscylla Walsh Shaw, ministry in our diocese, and we are blessed the Anglican Communion, bishops are Canon Kevin Robertson and with dedicated clergy who serve our church prayed for by name. We are appreciative, Primate: Canon Jenny Andison. I also well. comforted and encouraged in the knowledge The Most Rev. Fred Hiltz, look forward to working with Our bishops-elect are among the able, ded - that we are upheld in prayer by many. Church House, 80 Hayden St. them and sharing in the ongoing leadership icated and good clergy now called to serve as The days ahead are anticipated to be excit - Toronto, ON M4Y 3G2 of our diocese. leaders in the diocese. We pray for them dur - ing, invigorating and missional-focused. I ex - I ask for the prayers of the faithful in our ing this period of preparation and transition. pect that our bishops-elect will bring new en - In the Diocese of Toronto: diocese for Archbishop Colin Johnson, the We also pray that their families will be ergy, enthusiasm and perspectives that will A community of 254 congregations in 210 parishes covering 26,000 square kilometers. new bishops and me, as we go through this strengthened in order to be able to deal with enhance the work we are called to do. Of the nearly 5 million people who live period of transition in the months ahead. It the many changes they will face. In the ordination service, the bishop is re - within the diocesan boundaries, 376,000 will be a time of building a new leadership Riscylla, Kevin and Jenny will be leaving minded of her role and responsibility and claim to be affiliated with the Anglican team, as well as making adjustments and parish families that they have come to love asked a number of questions by the Arch - Church, with about 80,000 people adaptations required for doing so. during their years of parish ministry. Let us bishop and other bishops. One of the ques - identified on the parish rolls. The diocese The bishops-elect are gifted priests that pray for those parishes as they too will be in tions asked is, “Will you encourage and sup - is home to many ethnic and language- Synod, in its prayerful consideration and dis - transition, anticipating selection processes port all baptized people in their gifts and based congregations, including African, cernment, has chosen to be leaders of the and the eventual call of new clergy to serve ministries, nourish them from the riches of Caribbean, Chinese, Filipino, French, clergy and people they will serve. As is true them. We thank these parishes for contribut - God’s grace, pray for them without ceasing, Hispanic, Japanese, and Tamil. The City of with any change of position and leadership ing to and sharing in the growth and leader - and celebrate with them the sacraments of Toronto has the largest population of in our church, it will require a significant de - ship skills of our bishops-elect. I encourage our redemption?” The bishop-elect answers, aboriginal peoples in the country. gree of encouragement, patience, prayerful the faithful of those parishes to honour the “I will, in the name of Christ, the shepherd The Archbishop of Toronto: support and cooperation, as the new bishops ministries of their priests now called to the and bishop of our souls.” Another question The Most Rev. Colin Johnson begin their new ministries. office of bishop, by continuing the good min - asked is, “Will you share with your fellow I was very grateful for the support, advice istry, work and witness that they shared bishops in the government of the whole York-Credit Valley: and encouragement I received when I began through the years. church; will you sustain your fellow pres - The Rt. Rev. Philip Poole my ministry as a bishop. Clergy and people As a bishop, it is a privilege and honour to byters and take counsel with them; will you were most welcoming, and made the initial share with others in this vocation of service guide and strengthen the deacons and all Trent-Durham: days in my new role pleasant and enjoyable. and leadership. We are mindful of how others who minister in the church?” The an - The Rt. Rev. Patrick White (interim) My hope is that our new bishops-elect will weighty a ministry it is and the trust and re - swer given is, “I will by the grace of God giv - York-Scarborough: receive the same kind of support, advice and sponsibility placed upon us by the church. It en me.” The Rt. Rev. Patrick Yu encouragement as they begin their min - has to be approached with humility, prayer - God’s grace is sufficient to meet all our istries in their respective areas. fully and a willingness to be Spirit-led. We needs as people, deacons, priests and bish - York-Simcoe: We affirm the baptismal ministry of all the are also mindful that in accepting this min - ops, in living into our baptismal ministry. I The Rt. Rev. Peter Fenty faithful in our church and are appreciative of istry, we do so trusting in the grace and help pray that the grace of God will enable, em - The Diocese of Toronto: the wonderful work and witness carried out of Almighty God. As bishops we realize the power and sustain the College of Bishops in 135 Adelaide St. E., across the length and breadth of this diocese. importance of listening, working with others the days ahead, as we welcome our new bish - Toronto, Ont., M5C 1L8 It is from among the faithful people of God and discerning what God is up to in the ops into this wonderful ministry to which 1-800-668-8932/416-363-6021 that women and men are called to ordained world that God has wonderfully made. It is Almighty God has called us. Web site: http://www.toronto.anglican.ca November 2016 C O M M E N T The Anglican 5 FaithWorks at 20: a brief look back

BY SUSAN M CCULLOCH ministry. Outreach support provided by to retain 15 per cent of the funds raised Works endowment was created in 2008 the fundraising campaigns of the 1980s through FaithWorks to support their re - and has become a significant source of rchbishop Colin would run out by the end of the decade. spective local outreach ministries. In ad - revenue that helps protect against fluctu - Johnson has often The problem was exacerbated in 1995, dition, each episcopal area would retain ations in campaign proceeds. Aremarked that when Ontario’s “Common Sense Revolu - five per cent of the parish totals for area In 2003, 80 per cent of FaithWorks pro - “FaithWorks is one tion” eliminated funding for key social outreach. ceeds came from parishes. Today, parish - of the best things we do to - services throughout the province. With These enhancements quickly paid off. es contribute about 60 per cent of Faith - gether as a diocese.” Since the loss of government support, faith The 1998 FaithWorks campaign raised Works revenue. Additional support is 1997, FaithWorks has raised more than communities struggled to respond to the $1,083,611, a 58 per cent increase over the provided by corporations, foundations, in - $25 million to support life-giving ministry ever-widening gaps in the social safety previous year. Eighty per cent of parishes dividuals and income from endowed to people in need throughout our diocese, net. The diocesan response was to create participated, and it was becoming appar - funds. In anticipation of the adverse im - across Canada and around the world. an annual parish appeal, the proceeds of ent that FaithWorks had the potential to pact that the diocese’s Our Faith-Our The success of FaithWorks is the result which would protect outreach ministry breathe new life into diocesan outreach Hope campaign might have on annual of faith-inspired work by volunteers to from fluctuations in future budget years. ministry. As FaithWorks took hold, many support, the FaithWorks Allocations raise the funds required, along with faith With faith in the power of the Holy parishes took advantage of the cam - Committee had set aside a healthy re - in the generosity of our parishes, the cor - Spirit to inspire abundant generosity, the paign’s offertory envelopes to encourage serve from previous years’ income and porate community, foundations and indi - first FaithWorks campaign was planned giving throughout the year, while some was able to provide a sustained level of viduals to respond to the needs of people for the spring of 1997. The fundraising parishes made FaithWorks an option for funding until FaithWorks revenues nor - who need our help. The name Faith - goal was set at $1.35 million, with a vision those who participated in the pre-autho - malized. Works, suggested originally by Suzanne of 100 per cent participation by parishes. rized remittance (PAR) program. In 2015, FaithWorks raised $1.67 mil - Lawson and Ward McCance, parishioners The campaign fell well short of its objec - In 2004, the FaithWorks Corporate cam - lion, the best result in its history. It con - of St. Peter, Cobourg, has certainly lived tives, raising just $686,898 with only 65 paign was launched under the leadership tinues to provide essential operating sup - up to its promise. per cent of parishes participating. De - of Peter Misiaszek, who had recently port that allows its ministry partners to Those who remember the birth pangs spite the disappointing results, faith in joined the diocese as the director of Stew - serve the needs of some of the most mar - of FaithWorks may be surprised at its the potential of FaithWorks remained ardship Development. Tony Van ginalized people in our diocese and longevity. It was created to help ensure strong. Straubenzee, a parishioner at Christ around the world. An ongoing process of diocesan financial support for outreach A speakers bureau, launched under the Church, Deer Park, served as the first discernment helps to ensure that Faith - ministry at a time of deep fiscal uncer - leadership of Joan Francis, a parishioner FaithWorks Corporate campaign chair. In Works will remain a vital, dynamic and tainty. By the early 1990s, the level of at All Saints, King City, helped to spread its first year, FaithWorks Corporate relevant ministry. parish assessments had become unsus - the good news of FaithWorks throughout raised $232,000 toward the campaign total tainable. Deep cuts to the diocesan oper - the diocese. In 1998, Diocesan Council ap - and quickly became an important ele - Susan McCulloch is the former ating budget had decimated key areas of proved a measure that allowed parishes ment of the annual campaign. A Faith - FaithWorks campaign manager.

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Visit our website at www.toronto.anglican.ca 6 The Anglican I N T E R V I E W November 2016 The two places I feel most fully alive

The Rev. Canon Michael Burgess is the filled. During my years as a parish priest, and in the theatre are the two places I feel artistic director of Stage Centre Productions I wasn’t involved on stage − too many po - most fully alive. in Toronto and is a priest of the diocese. tential time conflicts – although I sat on various theatre boards and did some Soren Kierkegaard, the Danish philoso - I am responsible for choosing the five plays and concerts in the various parishes pher, pointed out that the church is plays we present each season and in - I served. The Stage Centre Productions very much like the theatre: “The con - volve our audiences in helping choose – job more or less fell into my lap soon after gregation is the actor; God is the audi - I prepare a shortlist of about 12 plays I retired. ence; and the preacher is the and invite people to rank them in order prompter.” The word worship equals of preference. I select a director for each While I was at Royal St. George’s Col - “worth ship,” the offering to God of what play and, in consultation with them, cast lege, I was an honorary assistant at St. God is worth. I feel that if we don’t take the play and put together a backstage Anne, Gladstone Avenue. A brief interim time and trouble over our offering of wor - team. Usually I direct one play each sea - at the Church of the Advent, West Toron - ship, we have missed the point. For me, son myself. I also conduct annual audi - to followed, and I then served for almost theatre always has a sense of occasion tions. I write the text for brochures, flyers 15 years at the Church of the Epiphany about it. It would be wonderful if our serv - and press releases, and sit on the board of and St. Mark, Parkdale. My final full-time ices of worship could have a similar sense Stage Centre Productions. Along with the position was six years at the Church of of occasion. In the same way that no actor president, I am the public face of the com - the Transfiguration in Toronto. During would dream of going on stage unre - pany. I try to be at every performance of this time, I also sat on various diocesan hearsed and unprepared, we should be every play and thoroughly enjoy interact - boards and committees. After retirement equally well prepared when we worship – ing with our patrons and getting their in 2010, I became an honorary assistant at not just the clergy and the choir and the feedback. St. John, Norway, and have been interim readers, but every single one of us. Wor - priest-in-charge there since the beginning ship is not just what the people in the We have just successfully kicked off of August this year. chancel and sanctuary do, it’s what all of our 40th season with the North Ameri - us do together. I forget where I read it, but can premiere of an English comedy, En - I have been blessed in spending most of I like the definition of true worship as tertaining Angels by Richard Everett, at my life doing a job that I love, in places “when spirit touches spirit – when our the Fairview Library Theatre. Although The Rev. Canon Michael Burgess that I love, among people that I love. spirit reaches out to God and when God’s it is extremely funny, it deals with impor - And I am doubly blessed because I know spirit reaches out to us simultaneously.” tant issues and provides much food for that I am blessed. It doesn’t get any better That thrills me. thought. The Lieutenant Governor of On - While I was at the Chichester Festival than that! However, although I don’t want Another thing: in the theatre, people tario was our guest of honour on the first Theatre, I got to know some of the stu - to suggest that I have not found parish forget their personal differences and night. The second play of the season is dents at Chichester Theological College ministry fulfilling, I confess that I look unite in order to ensure that the produc - The Best Man by Gore Vidal, on stage be - (we drank in the same pub) and soon back at my time at Royal St. George’s Col - tion they are working on is the very best tween Nov. 24 and Dec. 3. realized that God was calling me to lege as golden years: more than 27 years it can be. Sadly, parish life isn’t always priesthood, so offered myself and was after my leaving, there are still a good like that… I made my first stage appearance in an selected. After training at the College of many former students who keep in touch. amateur production when I was a child, the Resurrection, Mirfield, I was ordained I also have fond memories of staging the Five years from now, I’d still like to be then, bitten by the showbiz bug, went in Chelmsford Cathedral and served six diocese’s sesquicentennial Eucharist in enjoying good health, still able to laugh on to do numerous amateur produc - years in England, first at St. Margaret’s, the (then) SkyDome, and I was privileged at myself, and still able to make a con - tions in the U.K. before working back - Leigh-on-Sea (Diocese of Chelmsford), to be part of the delegation from the Dio - tribution in the church, in the theatre stage in the West End theatre, finally then at St. Peter in Thanet (Diocese of cese of Toronto to Seoul, Korea in 1990 to and in the community. graduating to acting on stage. I was Canterbury), before coming to Canada as celebrate the Diocese of Seoul’s centenary. lucky to keep in work most of the time, chaplain to what is now Royal St. George’s My favourite passage from scripture is toured the U.K. extensively, and even ap - College (Toronto), Canada’s only Angli - It feels as if I have never been away John 10:10: “I came that they may have peared in three different West End musi - can choir school. Since I was also head of from the theatre. I love it. This might be life, and have it abundantly.” The Chris - cals. drama, I could not have been more ful - a good place to point out that at the altar tian life is meant to be fulfilling.

“Bringing Peace to the Dying Area hosts Process,” a workshop facilitated Diocese appoints new BRIEFLY by psychotherapist Wendy Gra - fundraising dinner ham. The event will feature dis - York-Scarborough is hosting the cussions, videos and interactive Bishop’s Company Regional Din - manager of annual giving Retreat explores peace exercises. The cost is $90, which ner on Nov. 10 at the Dragon Leg - includes lunch, refreshments, end restaurant in Markham. The in dying process handouts and packages of refer - evening begins with a reception PAIGE Souter is the new manager “compassion - On Nov. 12 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., ences. To register, visit the Re - at 6 p.m. Tickets are $75. For tick - of annual giving for the Diocese of ate, vibrant the St. Andrew Anglican Retreat treat House website, www.there - ets, visit the diocese’s website, Toronto and the Anglican Diocese and inclu - House in Alliston is hosting treathouse.ca. www.toronto.anglican.ca. of Toronto Foundation. sive.” She has “This new position expands the studied theol - original FaithWorks campaign ogy at both 4OHELPPEOPLEWITHCOMPLEX manager portfolio to include the Wycliffe Col - 8QZDYHULQJ6833257 MENTALHEALTHCHALLENGESGET annual giving responsibilities of lege and St. BACKONTHEIRFEET RECOVER the Bishop’s Company and the An - Michael’s DIGNITY LEAVEHOMELESSNESS glican Diocese of Toronto Founda - College and DQG BEHIND ITONLYTAKESTWOTHINGS tion,” says Peter Misiaszek, direc - Paige Souter is an active +23( UNWAVERINGSUPPORTANDHOPE tor of Stewardship Development. teacher of the “Streamlining the annual giving faith. Her workshops, lectures and /2)7RIIHUVWKH function will assist in future classes focus on scripture, social 8QZDYHULQJ6XSSRUW branding and ensure a better coor - justice and care for creation. Most dination of fundraising activities.” recently, she was the education

REVIVED St. Stephen, Downsview conclud - ed its Revival 2016 event of wor - ship, word, music, song and dance with a gospel concert on Sept. 25. Clockwise from top right: The Toronto Children’s Con - cert Choir of TC3, directed by the Rev. Denise Gillard (in red jacket); the Rev. Jacqueline Daley, interim priest-in-charge of St. Stephen’s; enjoying the music; the Church of South India Choir; the Sudanese Community Choir. PHOTOS BY MICHAEL HUDSON

#"$ Prayers and congratulations pour in Continued from Page 1 dates! It is difficult waiting in the from home, an outside observer tweet-announcing an episcopal outfields! Thanks to everyone for suggested an episcopal dance-off, election.” their dedication!” and the Rev. Tyler Wigg-Steven - To get regular updates from The online conversation also son, tweeting from inside St. the Diocese of Toronto on Face - provided a few moments of levity Paul’s, said, “I think @anglican - book and Twitter, visit www.face - during the long day. Synod mem - dioTO should commission white book.com/torontoanglican and bers compared snacks brought smoke/black smoke emojis for www.twitter.com/anglicandioTO. Bishops concur with elections Continued from Page 1 !!""" geographical area of the diocese, has 47 parishes. Birch Cliff in Toronto and St. Pe - stretching from Pickering to Bishop-elect Walsh Shaw has ter, Oshawa. Bishop-elect Andi - !" &# # Brighton and from Lake Ontario been the incumbent of Christ son has been the incumbent of St. to Haliburton. York-Scarborough Church, Bolton since 2009. Previ - Clement, Eglinton in Toronto !"" consists of 55 parishes in the cen - ous to that she was the incumbent since 2013. She also served as an tral and eastern part of Toronto. of the Parish of Minden-Kin - associate priest at St. Paul, Bloor York-Credit Valley consists of 50 mount. Bishop-elect Robertson Street. %" parishes in the western part of has been the incumbent of Christ Archbishop Johnson said the Toronto and extending out to Church, Deer Park in Toronto Ontario House of Bishops unani - Clarkson. York-Simcoe, located in since 2011. Before that he served mously concurred with the elec - the northwest part of the diocese, incumbencies at St. Nicholas, tion of the new bishops.

VISIT &AITH7ORKSCA 8 The Anglican F E A T U R E November 2016 Church changes for new generations Parish overcomes cultural, linguistic differences

BY STUART MANN

n late September and early October, the clergy and laity Iof St. John, Willowdale, had three town hall meetings to discuss the future of the parish. Specifically, they discussed whether it would be good for the parish to become a “new genera - tion church,” focusing on the parallel growth of ministry and worship in both English and Chi - nese. Given that the children and grandchildren of many Chi - nese Anglican immigrants are English-speaking, the church al - so explored the possibility of having an English-speaking cler - ic as its next incumbent. For St. John’s, a predominate - tion of young people deferring to Parishioners and clergy of St. ly Chinese church for more than their elders, he says. When John, Willowdale celebrate four decades, the decision to asked for their opinion in a Thanksgiving Sunday with a group have a leader whose first lan - group setting, they would often photo of the Chinese and English guage was English was a big remain silent or non-committal, congregations on Oct. 9. At right, one. It also marked the evolution not wanting to upset the status church members, neighbours and of a parish that has worked hard quo or break with tradition. Con - friends enjoy St. John’s Canada to become truly multicultural. versely, the original founders Day fair in July. PHOTOS BY MICHAEL The changes undertaken by said they wanted the younger HUDSON AND ST. JOHN’S. St. John’s over the past few generations to assume leader - years were driven by a common ship roles but would often offer concern – young people leaving only simple tasks. the church and not coming back. Not having a real voice in the Wellington, the current associ - “When our people started the direction of the church and mar - ate priest, started two years ago, church and worked really, really ginalized by language and cul - he encountered a group of Eng - hard for it, they dearly wanted tural differences, successive gen - lish-speaking parishioners who the next generation to stay and erations went elsewhere – often “felt lonely, a little abandoned city’s core but still want to be other new ways. For the past two be part of it,” says the Rev. to nearby Chinese mega-church - and burned out” trying to keep part of the church. summers, both congregations Canon Simon Li, incumbent. es that offered not only full Eng - their worship and fellowship go - “They can’t always make it to have come together to host a “But what happened is far from lish language worship services ing, he says. church on Sunday but they still Canada Day fair. This year’s what they had hoped.” but also programs such as mis - He began by asking them what want that spiritual and cultural event attracted more than 300 Instead of staying, generations sion trips and outreach events. sort of worship service they connection to St. John’s, so we people from the neighbourhood of young adults left the church, Some left the faith altogether. wanted. It turned out to be a lib - bring the church to them,” he ex - and beyond who were welcomed he says. One of the reasons for “It was very sad, seeing the erating experience for them. “It plains. “We meet in their condos by St. John’s 100 parishioners. the disconnect was a difference former generation’s labour of was great because everyone was and do topical studies instead of Young career adults from the in language. The children of the love evaporating,” says Canon Li. so open-minded,” he says. “That a homily. We eat together, talk English-language congregation parish increasingly spoke Eng - For some churches, that would was a blessing and part of the together and pray together. It’s are holding leadership positions lish as their first language, while have been the beginning of the reason why we’ve grown.” very simple but it’s growing, and in the church. the services and meetings were end. But not for St. John’s. “Peo - The 10 a.m. service became a we love it. People have invited “All of St. John’s clergy, conducted in Chinese. ple were not blind to what was Eucharistic service that includes their friends.” churchwardens and deputy “We did things to accommo - happening,” says Canon Li. both traditional and contempo - While growing the English- churchwardens are in strong date the English-speaking peo - “They were just immobilized rary elements. Conducted in language congregation, he has agreement that the church is al - ple but it was always on the and couldn’t find a way out.” English, its attendance has been careful to seek the support most ready to take the next step fringes,” says Canon Li. “As a re - Determined to grow, the grown from about 30 to more of the Chinese-speaking congre - to become a new generation sult, they did not feel integral to church started to take action. A than 60. (The church’s Chinese- gation and honour Chinese tradi - church while continuing to have the church’s life.” morning prayer service in Eng - language service is held at 11:15 tions. For instance, the 10 a.m. worship, mission and ministry in Another problem was the cul - lish was started, and official a.m.). service celebrates Chung Yeung, Chinese,” says Canon Li. tural divide between the found - meetings were increasingly con - Some of the growth has come a Chinese custom of honouring Teddy Ho, the people’s church - ing generation and their chil - ducted in English. In a largely from parishioners, mostly senior the departed that is similar to warden, says the church is mov - dren and grandchildren who ceremonial but significant ges - citizens, of the former St. All Souls Day. Small but impor - ing in the right direction. “I’m were born and educated in Cana - ture, the church dropped the Patrick’s. A few stayed during tant measures like that have cre - very excited by the position that da. “Their concerns were not word “Chinese” from its name. the transition while others have ated a bond and mutual respect we’re in. It’s been exciting to see ours,” explains Canon Li of the In 2009, it hired its own first Eng - come back, welcomed by the between the two congregations, the former St. Patrick’s parish - younger generations. “They lish-speaking associate priest. church’s Chinese parishioners he says. ioners rejoining us, and also to were very concerned about the Progress continued after the and enlivened by the new Eng - “It’s not like two congrega - see neighbours, friends and environment and social justice, church relocated to its current lish-language service. tions – there’s a lot of intermin - young people coming to the things like that. Their parents’ site, the former church of St. Mr. Wellington has also devel - gling, a lot of relaxed conversa - church.” generation was slow to catch on Patrick’s, Willowdale, in 2013. oped new programs for young tions,” says Canon Li. “Now we He says the growth has not all to it. They weren’t apathetic – “The move was supported by the people. Last year, a group of have people from the Caribbean, been in the English-language they just didn’t see those things diocese and, by God’s grace, be - young adults went on the south Asia, Korea, Hungary and congregation. “On the Chinese as integral to the church’s life. came a catalyst for a yet more church’s first mission trip – to the Ukraine. Anybody who side, we’re also seeing new faces There was a disconnect there.” beautiful transformation,” says the Yukon. He has also started a walks in would feel comfort - coming in, joining us and staying The disconnect was com - Canon Li. downtown fellowship for young able.” with the church. It’s a very en - pounded by the Chinese tradi - When the Rev. Jordan adults who have moved to the The bond has played out in couraging sign.” November 2016 P A R I S H N E W S The Anglican 9

Church marks milestone on missional journey St. Christopher, Richmond Hill held a celebration on Oct. 1 as part of its 25th anniversary. For the past three years, under the leadership of its incumbent, the Rev. Philip Der, the parish has been going through a missional transformation. The theme of the first year was to “Awake Theolog - ically.” Through preaching and small group discussion, the con - gregation learned missional the - ology and the meaning of Jesus’ command to “love your neigh - bours as yourself.” “Parishioners became more aware, and they began to take the initiative to know our neigh - bours,” says Mr. Der. The parish’s goal this year is “Caring for Our Community.” The anniversary organizing commit - tee decided that a meaningful way to celebrate the 25th anniver - sary would be to live out the call - ing of the church. All members are encouraged to serve 25 hours of community work, and each small group will take up one com - munity project. “Through service, we are The Rev. Philip Der and members of St. Christopher, Richmond Hill take part in the Heart and Stroke Foundation’s Big Bike ride. learning to listen and to discover what God is doing in our neigh - bourhood,” says Mr. Der. “Our motto is, ‘People won’t care how much we know until they know how much we care.’” Some of the community proj - ects parishioners have completed so far are picking up garbage in the neighbourhood during Earth Week, visiting seniors or shut- ins, visiting marginal youth at 360 Kids, riding a Big Bike with a city councillor to raise funds for the Heart and Stroke Foundation, giv - ing out carnations to mothers in a local mall on Mother’s Day, and giving out keychains to fathers on Father’s Day. The church also sent 14 volunteers to General Synod, raised $1,900 at the St. Christopher’s Community Fun Day for a foodbank and youth re - source centre, and sent members to the Richmond Hill Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast. Marjorie Robertson presents a cheque from the Parish of Minden-Kin - The church surveyed 148 peo - mount to the Rev. Canon Caleb Twinamatsiko (left), headmaster and as - ple in the area on the needs of the sistant rector of Bishop McAllister College, and the Rev. Canon Paul Jef - community and the role of the fries (right), rector of the school. church. The results showed that children and teens’ education and Church turns 200, to those who have questions but physical health were high priori - little or no experience of church, ties. Other issues were mental looks ahead St. John’s restructured its Sunday health, friendship and loneliness. St. John, York Mills celebrated its morning worship. After the 9 a.m. “These results will prepare St. 200th anniversary on Sept. 18 Eucharist service is a gathering Christopher’s to go into the third with two services. One, following at 10:30 a.m. called The Open year of the transformation to ‘love the 1815 Book of Common Prayer, Door, focusing on teaching. This our mission field,’” says Mr. Der. recalled Morning Prayer as it leads into a relaxed half-hour of “A missional parish needs to take may have been conducted in the questions and answers – with cof - root in the community. The com - congregation’s founding year. fee. munity’s concerns will become The other was a lively, forward- The church’s worship experi - our concerns. The parish will dis - looking celebration that wel - ence is supported by midweek cern our next steps in response to comed Archbishop Colin Johnson Christian “apprenticeship” – a these needs. From caring to lov - Lieutenant Governor Elizabeth Dowdeswell and Rev. Canon Drew Mac - and Lieutenant-Governor Eliza - structured program of faith devel - ing, St. Christopher’s is trans - Donald, incumbent of St. John, York Mills, view the church’s founding beth Dowdeswell, as well as other opment led by both clergy and lay forming and bringing God’s faith - gift from Francis Gore, the third Lieutenant Governor of Upper Canada, dignitaries. parishioners. “Our goal is ‘oak ful presence to our community.” given in 1816. “To honour the past, let the trees’ — mature Christians bring - past shape and form you,” said ing the Gospel into every area of Thrift shop proceeds in Kyogyera, Uganda. A few days matron, and washrooms inside so the Rev. Canon Drew MacDonald, their lives,” says Canon MacDon - earlier, the school had been at - the students don’t have to walk incumbent of St. John’s. “But ald. help Ugandan school tacked by robbers and three staff outside alone at night.” don’t live there. We have to move This year, the congregation The Parish of Minden-Kinmount members were killed. Ms. Robertson is the daughter forward.” formed a unique partnership with continues to share the proceeds “With the funds, the school was of John and Eleanor Irwin of St. Forward motion has been the nearby St. Leonard, Toronto. from its thrift shop with worthy able to build a new dormitory for Peter, Maple Lake and a member hallmark of the congregation’s re - With financial and organizational causes around the world. This its female students,” says the Rev. of St. Paul’s Anglican Church in cent mission activities. In 2009, assistance from the diocese, St. past July, Marjorie Robertson Joan Cavanaugh-Clark, incum - Sackville, NB. For the past sever - the church underwent a visioning John’s will be ministering to St. presented a cheque for $4,000 bent of Minden-Kinmount. “The al years, she has spent six weeks process and chose as its mission Leonard’s existing congregation from the parish to Bishop McAl - building includes secure doors, each summer volunteering as a statement, “To know Christ and while building a fresh expression lister School, an Anglican school an apartment for the attending teacher at the school. Make Him known.” With an eye of church at the same location. 10 The Anglican L O O K I N G A H E A D November 2016

To submit items for Looking and Coffee House, 10 a.m. to 4 Ahead, email [email protected] - p.m., St. Olave, Bloor Street and glican.ca. The deadline for the Windermere Avenue, Toronto. December issue is Nov. 3. Parish - Unique handmade crafts and a es can also promote their events coffee house with festive treats. on the diocese’s website Calen - Proceeds to support AURA. Call dar at www.toronto.anglican.ca. 416-769-5686. NOV. 25 - Family event with Music & Worship crafts, music and storytelling, 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Holy Trinity, NOV. 2 - Commemoration of the Guildwood, 85 Livingston Rd., Faithful Departed, an All Souls’ Toronto. Call 416-261-9503. Day service of Holy Communion, NOV. 26 - St. Timothy’s Christmas 7 p.m., St. Olave, Bloor Street and Kitchen with silent auction, plus Windermere Avenue, Toronto. home baking, preserves, lunch Remembering aloud the names of and activities for children, 10 a.m. loved ones, former parishioners, to 1:30 p.m., St. Timothy, North former rectors, and others who Toronto, 100 Old Orchard Grove. have died. Participants will be in - NOV. 26 - Christmas at St. Mark’s vited to light a candle in memory with over 20 artists and artisans of their loved ones. Call 416-769- from the Northumberland and 5686. surrounding area presenting NOV. 9, 13, 23, 27 - St. Philip’s their wares for Christmas shop - Jazz Vespers at All Saints, ping, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., St. Kingsway, 2850 Bloor St. W., Eto - Mark, Port Hope. Call 905-885- bicoke. Starts at 4 p.m. except for 6706. Nov. 9 and Nov. 23, when it will be - NOV. 26 - Christmas bazaar and gin at 12:30 p.m. Call 416-233-1125. luncheon, featuring gifts, bake NOV. 15-20 - “Naomi’s Road,” an table, church calendars, knitting, opera based on a novel by Joy Ko - jewellery and more, 10 a.m. to 1:30 gawa, 8 p.m. on Nov. 15, 16, 17, 18 p.m., St. Mary, 10030 Yonge St., and 2 p.m. on Nov. 20, St. David, 49 Richmond Hill. Call 905-884-2227. Donlands Ave. Tickets are $25- NOV. 26 - Annual Snowflake $35. For tickets and more informa - Bazaar, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., St. John, tion, visit tapestryopera.com. Per - 11 Temperance St., Bowmanville. formances on Nov. 15 and Nov. 20 Lunch from 11 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. are by donation for parish mem - Bake sale, handmade crafts and bers. VISIT FROM CHINA more. Call Shirley at 905-697-0380 NOV. 27 - Healey Willan Singers Members of the Shanghai Christian Committee of Three-self Patriotic Movement and Christian Council visited or the church at 905-623-2460. presents “John Rutter: Dancing the diocese in September during their tour of North America to learn about church life. While visiting the NOV. 26 - Christmas bazaar, 8 a.m. Day,” with special guest harpist Diocesan Centre they met with Bishop Patrick Yu (centre) and James Liu (fourth from left) and Morning Wong to 2 p.m., featuring baked goods, Karen Koh and other music for (far right) of the diocese’s Mandarin Fellowship. PHOTO BY MARTHA HOLMEN gift baskets, Christmas crafts and upper voices to celebrate the be - more, St. Paul, Innisfil, corner of ginning of the festive season, 3 Danforth Ave., Toronto. Craft ta - baskets, hand-made jewelry, ven - Scarborough. Call Marguerite at Yonge Street and Mapleview p.m., St. Martin in-the-Fields, 151 bles, bake table, refreshments dors and more, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., St 416-444-4180. Drive. Glenlake Ave., Toronto. Tickets and raffle. James the Apostle, 3 Cathedral NOV. 18 & 19 - Ten Thousand Vil - NOV. 26 - Annual Craft Sale, 9:30 $20 and $15. Call 416-519-0528. NOV. 5 - Bazaar, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Rd., Brampton. Call 905-451-7711. lages Festival sale of gifts, home a.m. to 2 p.m., St. John the Baptist, DEC. 4 - Annual service of Advent St. Joseph of Nazareth, 290 Bal - NOV. 12 - Rummage sale, 9 a.m. to décor, handcrafted accessories Norway, 470 Woodbine Ave., lessons and carols, 7:30 p.m., St. moral Dr., Brampton. Raffle, bake 2 p.m., St. George on-the-Hill, 4600 and more, noon to 6 p.m. on Nov. Toronto. Local artisans will have Martin in-the-Fields, 151 Glenlake table, cafe, jewellery, books and Dundas St., W., Etobicoke. Quali - 18 and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Nov. 19, crafts and gifts for the home and Ave., Toronto. Enjoy the music of more. Call 905-793-8020. ty used clothing, books, movies, St. James, 58 Peter St. N. Orillia. the holidays. Lunch and home Willan, Casals, Near, Thalben-Ball, NOV. 5 - Christmas bazaar with kitchen items, china, toys and Call 705-325-2742. baking available. Call 416-691- Gardiner and others performed by raffle, silent auction, bake table, more. Call us at 416-239-2341. NOV. 19 - Sugar Plum Christmas 4560. the church choir. Freewill offering jewellery, crafts, tea room and NOV. 12 - Holly Bazaar, 9 a.m. to 1 Bazaar, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., St. Mar - DEC. 10 - Annual Christmas Fair, will be donated to an outreach more, 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Holy p.m., St. Martin, Bay Ridges, 1203 garet in-the-Pines, 4130 Lawrence 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., St. Philip’s Parish charity in the parish. Reception Trinity, Guildwood, 85 Livingston St. Martin's Drive, Pickering. Tea Ave., Scarborough. Baked goods, Hall, 60 Dixon Rd., Etobicoke. The will follow. All invited. Rd., Toronto. Meet and have pho - room, craft and deli tables, bake Caribbean table, crafts, col - hall is newly renovated and acces - DEC. 10 - Voices Chamber Choir, 8 tos with Santa Claus between 11 sale, bottle boutique and more. lectibles and more. Call 416-284- sible. p.m. with special guest Flautas a.m. and 1 p.m. 905-839-4257. 4121. del Fuego, Canada's premier flute NOV. 5 - Christmas bazaar with NOV. 12 - Christmas fair, 11 a.m. to NOV. 19 - Holly Berry Fair, 9:30 Workshops & Gatherings duo, St. Martin in-the-Fields, 151 crafts and Christmas decorations, 2 p.m., St. Cuthbert, Leaside, 1399 a.m. to 2 p.m., St. Luke, 904 Glenlake Ave., Toronto. Tickets baked goodies, meat pies, can - Bayview Ave. Art gallery, books, Coxwell Ave., Toronto. Tea room, OCT. 28 - The Yorkminstrels Show $20 and $15. Call 416-519-0528. dies, preserves, books, attic treas - church calendars, crafts, small crafts, knitted goods and more. Choir presents “Cabaret on DEC. 11 - Annual community ures and more, noon to 3 p.m., St. electrical appliances, gift baskets, Call 416-421-6878, ext. 21. Broadway,” a fundraiser for Faith - Christmas carol sing, 7:30 p.m., St. Nicholas, 1512 Kingston Rd. Call home baking and preserves and NOV. 19 - “Festival of Christmas,” Works, 7:30 p.m. at St. Timothy, Dunstan of Canterbury, 56 Law - 416-691-0449. more. Call 416-485-0329. a selection of handmade gifts, 100 Old Orchard Grove, Toronto. son Rd., Scarborough. Seasonal NOV. 5 - Faire to Remember, St. NOV. 12 - Christmas bazaar with decorations, a large bake sale and Tickets are $20 for adults, $10 for songs and stories followed by re - Peter, Erindale, 3041 Mississauga crafts, bake table, lunch and festive luncheon, 10:30 a.m. to 2 children 12 and under. To order freshments in the parish hall. A Rd., Mississauga. Bazaar show - more, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Church of p.m., Holy Trinity, 140 Brooke St. tickets, call 416-488-0079. freewill offering will be collected cases talents of parishioners, the Holy Family, Kennedy Road, in Thornhill. Call 905-889-5931. OCT 29 – Church of the Nativity’s with money donated to charity. baked goods, crafts, knitted Heart Lake, Brampton. The NOV. 19 - Christmas bazaar, 10 20th anniversary scholarship pre - Call 416-283-1844. items, antiques and more. Con - church is located on the west side a.m. to 2 p.m., St. John the Baptist, sentations, 7 p.m., with speakers tact the church at 905-828-2095. of Kennedy Road, north of Bo - 719 Dundas St., E., Mississauga. retired Deputy Police Chief Keith Rummage Sales & Fairs NOV. 12 - Annual Christmas vaird Drive, south of Sandalwood Vendors welcome. For more info, Forde and Laura Wilson, a bazaar, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., All Saints, Parkway. contact Mary at 416-709-9299 or lawyer. The church is located at NOV. 5 - Early Bird Christmas Whitby, 300 Dundas St. W. Jams, NOV. 12 - “Ringing in Christmas,” Barb Sturton, 905-890-7876. 10 Sewells Rd., Scarborough. Ad - Bazaar, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Church jellies, preserves, cakes, Christ - crafts and bazaar, 10 a.m. to 2 NOV. 19 - Annual bazaar, 9:30 a.m. mission is $30. For tickets, call of Our Saviour, 1 Laurentide Dr., mas crafts, books and more. p.m., St. Timothy, 4125 Sheppard to 1 p.m., Christ Church, 22 Nancy Elaine at 416-439-0757. Don Mills. Home baking, home- Silent auction and tea room. Call Ave. E., Scarborough. Contact St., Bolton. Big bake sale, craft ta - NOV. 1 - Faith in the Public Sphere made soups, books, costume jew - 905-668-5101. Peggy at 416-291-8325 or the bles, Nearly New room, lunch with Dr. Christian Elia, executive ellery and more. Call 416-385- NOV. 12 - Christmas bazaar, 9:30 church at 416-293-5711. room and more. Call 905 857-0433. director of the Catholic Civil 1805. a.m. to 1 p.m., Christ Church, NOV. 12 - 71st Christmas Tree NOV. 19 - Holly Berry Bazaar, 9 Rights League. The evening be - NOV. 5 - Bazaar, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Scarborough Village, 155 Bazaar, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Christ a.m. to 2 p.m., St. Dunstan of Can - gins at 6 p.m. with Communion St. Mary & St. Martha, 1149 West - Markham Rd. Bake table, Church, 4 Elizabeth St. N., Bramp - terbury, 56 Lawson Rd., Scarbor - followed by a light supper and Dr. on Rd., Toronto. Baking and deli knitwear, silent auction, lunch - ton. Baked goods, deli items, can - ough. Home-baked goods, lunch Elia’s talk. At St. Olave, Bloor and items, crafts, silent auction, lunch room and more. dy, needlecrafts/knitted goods room, handcrafted items, jewelry Windermere streets, Toronto. and more. NOV. 12 - Christmas bazaar, 9 a.m. and more. The Shepherd's Crook and more. Call 416-283-1844. Free Call 416-769-5686. NOV. 5 - St. Matthew’s Poinsettia to 1:30 p.m., Grace Church, 19 Cafe will be serving lunch from admission. NOV. 3 & DEC. 8 - “We Should Bazaar, knitting, baking, attic Parkway Ave., Markham. Call 905- 10:30 a.m. Call 905-451-6649. NOV. 19 - Nutcracker Fair with Know Each Other,” a monthly se - treasures and more, 10 a.m. to 2 294-3184. NOV. 17-19 - St Jude, Wexford’s silent auction, bake table, crafts ries of informal talks aimed at ini - p.m., 135 Wilson Rd. S., Oshawa. NOV. 12 - Annual bazaar featuring craft sale and raffle, held at Park - and more, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., St. tiating dialogue and encouraging Lunch Room available. a lunch of homemade soups, way Mall during mall hours. The Martin in-the-Fields, 151 Glenlake the sharing of Japanese-Canadi - NOV. 5 - Christmas market, 10 sandwiches and dessert, plus a mall is located at Victoria Park Ave., Toronto. 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Members of the Order of Toronto (FaithWorks) thoughts. Credited to James, the day are practising the same min - 11. Military Chaplains 22. Primate's World Relief and Development FOR NOVEMBER 2016 brother of Jesus and the leader istry given by Jesus to the first 12. The Ecclesiastical Province of Ontario Fund (FaithWorks) 1. Our Saviour, Toronto of the young church in Christians and passed on to us. 13. Flemingdon Park Ministry (FaithWorks) 23. Samaritan House Community Ministries 2. St. Christopher, Richmond Hill Jerusalem, it was written very How do we reconcile Paul and 14. The Bridge Prison Ministry (FaithWorks) (FaithWorks) 3. St. Cyprian, Toronto early in the life of the church James? Let us look briefly at St. 15. Couchiching Jubilee House (FaithWorks) 24. St John Peterborough Community 4. St. George on Yonge, Toronto and is very Jewish in content, Paul’s “justification by faith.” 16. The Dam Youth Drop-In (FaithWorks) Ministries (FaithWorks) 5. St. John, Willowdale dwelling on obedience to God’s Although it is mentioned in a 6. Council of General Synod and the 17. Downsview Youth Covenant (FaithWorks) 25. David Busby Street Centre (FaithWorks) 18. Lakefield After-School Program 26. The FaithWorks Allocations Committee law (hearing and then doing). number of epistles, the most Provincial Executive There is also no mention of the complete summary of his theo - 7. St. Theodore of Canterbury, North York (FaithWorks) 27. St James Cathedral 19. North House (FaithWorks) 28. New Hope Mandarin Ministry passion of Jesus, the resurrec - logical position is found in the 8. The Postulants of the Diocese tion or the Holy Spirit – topics first seven chapters of his Epis - 9. Parish Administrators 20. FaithWorks 29. Toronto Council Fire 21. Philip Aziz Community Hospice 30. Christian-Jewish Dialogue of Toronto that were so much a part of the tle to the Romans. However, if I early church’s proclamation. In know that I am saved by my be - fact, the name of Jesus is men - lief in Jesus Christ as my Lord IN MOTION her Incumbency of St. Mar - Toronto tioned only twice in the five and Saviour, then good works garet in-the-Pines, West Hill), • St. Stephen, Downsview chapters. should naturally follow. If Jesus Oct. 23. • St. Philip, Etobicoke The Epistle of James is a se - is my saviour, I must do some - Appointments • The Rev. Dr. John Stephenson, ries of moral laws and exhorta - thing about the poor and disad - • The Rev. Carol Langley, Hon - Associate Priest, St. Margaret York – Simcoe tions, typical of much Jewish vantaged in our midst. If I know orary Assistant, Trinity, in-the-Pines, West Hill, Oct. 23. • St. James, Orillia preaching of the day. Preachers I am saved by my belief in Jesus Streetsville, July 18. • The Rev. Canon Judy Herron- • Trinity Church, Bradford were taught not to dwell too long Christ, my response must be to • The Rev. Susan Snelling (Dio - Graham, Incumbent, St. on any one subject, so they help others come to this belief cese of Huron), Interim Priest- George Memorial, Oshawa Conclusions would read out a series of laws too. Thus I am called to be an in-Charge, Good Shepherd, Nov. 15. • The Rev. Mark Tiller will con - with brief commentaries, one af - evangelist or a witness to the Stayner, Aug. 2. • The Rev. Christopher D'An - clude his ministry at St. ter the other. This letter is a saving power of the Gospel of • The Rev. Jeffry Kennedy, Hon - gleo, Assistant Curate, St. James, Caledon East on Dec. good example of that Rabbinic Jesus Christ. orary Assistant, St. Thomas, Thomas, Huron Street, Nov. 31. He will be taking up min - style. We need to remember that Huron Street, Sept. 6. 27. istry with the Diocese of Nova Perhaps the epistle was a ser - Paul’s letters are occasional doc - • The Rev. Kenneth Korsah Scotia & Prince Edward Is - mon preached especially to uments, written at various times (Diocese of Kumasi in the Vacant Incumbencies land. those Jewish Christians who and places to address specific is - Province of West Africa), Clergy from outside the diocese were on the verge of fleeing sues. Much of the time he is han - Priest-in-Charge, Ghanaian with the permission of their Deaths Jerusalem during the first wave dling emergencies, addressing Anglican Church of Toronto, bishop may apply through the • The Rev. Christopher Caton of persecution and the beginning practical problems and misun - Sept. 13. Diocesan Executive Assistant, died on Sept. 27. Ordained of the dispersion, and James was derstandings, responding to • The Rev. Carol Hardie, Interim Mrs. Mary Conliffe. deacon in 2005 and priest in trying to encourage them to lead threats and defending himself Priest-in-Charge, St. James, 2006, he served as assistant a moral life in exile. This would against his enemies. He often as - Orillia, Oct. 1. Trent-Durham curate of Grace Church on- place the letter very early in the sumes rather than explains the • The Rev. Chris Horne, Interim • Bobcaygeon, Dunsford the-Hill, Toronto, until 2007, life of the church, perhaps as details of his teachings. His let - Priest-in-Charge, St. Timothy, & Burnt River and then as associate priest early as 40 CE – before Paul’s ter to the Romans is a fortunate Agincourt, Oct. 2. until his retirement in 2012. writings were in circulation. The exception to this general rule. It • The Rev. Karen Hatch, Priest- York – Credit Valley His funeral was held at the main theme of this letter was to comes very close to a formal in-Charge, St. John the Divine, • All Saints, Kingsway church on Oct. 12. be “doers of the word and not treatise, expounding Paul’s view Scarborough (in addition to • Christ Church St. James, hearers only. Faith without of the Gospel. works is dead.” This is very dif - Perhaps that is why Paul ex - ferent from Paul’s talk about be - pands so thoroughly on justifica - new facility. so being undertaken. The altar, ing justified by faith alone. tion by faith in Jesus Christ in Nearly two decades ago, All stone font, bell and cornerstones This little epistle is experienc - his letter. This is central to his CANADA Saints was damaged in an earth - will be incorporated into the new ing a renewed existence in the proclamation and has affected quake, and in 2009, ongoing church unit. Steps are also being life of the church, especially theologians throughout the ages, structural and safety issues taken to retain some of the lime - with the rebirth of healing min - from Augustine to Martin forced the congregation to find a stone bricks, which will be istry so much in evidence today. Luther to more modern-day the - BRIEFS temporary meeting space. Since carved and sold by a local artist. It is in James that we read those ologians like Paul Tillich. Dare then, the Diocese of Niagara, on Niagara Anglican beautiful words, “Are any we ignore this topic? I trust you New development behalf of the parish, entered into among you sick? They should have enjoyed this dialogue with an agreement with Hamilton- Parish reaches out to call for the elders of the church Paul, our first Christian theolo - for downtown based Rise Real Estate to rede - and have them pray over you, gian. HAMILTON - A new, fully acces - velop the property into a new, senior newcomers anointing them with oil in the sible 6,000-square-foot church fully accessible church develop - EDMONTON - After discerning name of the Lord. The prayer of The Rev. Canon Don Beatty is unit will be constructed for the ment that will include meeting a call to provide greater support faith will save the sick” (James an honorary assistant at St. congregation of All Saints as and worship space. to newcomers to Canada, St. 5:14). Luke, Dixie South, Mississauga. part of the multi-storey condo - The church exterior will be Patrick’s Anglican Church en - minium complex situated at 15 reminiscent of a storefront, tered into a relationship with the Queen St. S. in Hamilton. In Au - showcasing the work of local Welcome Centre for Immigrants for seniors who have recently ar - was able to fund three mornings gust, the derelict church and its artists and community partners, and the Edmonton Mennonite rived in Canada. After securing of instruction per week between associated buildings were de - but efforts to preserve the her - Centre for Newcomers to offer a grant from the Anglican Foun - July 19 and Oct. 27. molished to make way for the itage of the former church are al - free English and literacy classes dation of Canada, the church The Messenger 12 The Anglican N E W S November 2016

NEW ALTAR Bishop Ann Tottenham (top left) consecrates the new altar in the chapel of Bishop Strachan School in Toronto on Oct. 6. The altar was designed and created by students of the school, including, from left to right, Tania Tang, Cordelia Zhang, Katie Rockburn, Kira Cheung, Kattly Li and Rania Phillips. A panel in the altar (left) depicts scenes from the Bible. The students were assisted by members of the Ontario Wood Carvers Associ - ation. The altar was made in honour of the school’s 150th anniversary. PHOTOS BY MICHAEL HUDSON Author reflects on liturgy in life

SALLY Armour Wotton, professor Come Out To Play? to appeal to of storytelling and sacred writing readers who are looking for a at Trinity College, Toronto, spiritual approach to contempo - launched her second book at Crux rary challenges, interested in Books at Wycliffe College on Oct. imaginative forms and methods, 3. Titled Can God Come Out To and willing to recognize God as Play? , it examines liturgy not as a their mysterious, playful compan - religious frill or Sunday morning ion. ceremony, but as a basic reality of Can God Come Out To Play? is life. Ms. Wotton’s second published In a series of essays covering work. Her earlier book, We Story - both ancient and modern rituals, tellers: Blending Our Stories with Ms. Wotton provides a historical God’s Story , was published in perspective on liturgy as a com - 2013. munal response to the sacred, Can God Come Out To Play? with the power to heal and in - costs $17 and can be ordered spire. She also shares some of her through Amazon or Ingram as own liturgical experiences and well as from the publisher direct - designs, from proven ecumenical ly by visiting www.wipfand - services of worship to non-reli - stock.com. In Toronto, it is avail - Sally Armour Wotton signs copies of her new book, Can God Come Out To Play? , at Crux Books. PHOTO BY gious, spirit-filled events. able at Crux Books and Book City MICHAEL HUDSON Ms. Wotton expects C an God on Danforth Avenue.

Celebrating our 26th Annual Christmas Looking Ahead Concert “Home for the Holidays” Continued from Page 10 present, with the hope of nurtur - Gift, 7 p.m., St. Theodore of Can - ing a sense of openness and be - terbury, 111 Cactus Ave., Toronto. LOFT Community Services longing. Raymond Moriyama will Breathe out, relax for an hour or be the guest speaker on Nov. 3 at two and let us rekindle the spirit Monday, December 5, 2016 at 7:30pm 7 p.m. and Mona Oikawa, Izumi of the season. Storytelling and St. James Cathedral, Toronto Sakamoto and Pamela Sugiman carols, mulled cider and mince To Order Tickets: TICKET PRICES will be the guest speakers on Dec. pie. Mail, Call or Email Regular - $40 8 at 7 p.m. At St. David, 49 Don - DEC. 9-11, 16-18, 22-24 - The 1 ticket lands Ave., Toronto. Space is lim - Christmas Story, a tradition since LOFT Community Services Patron - $100 ited. Call 416-441-2345. 1938, professional musicians and 15 Toronto Street, 9th Floor NOV. 26 - Advent Quiet Day: “The volunteer cast present this hour- Toronto, ON M5C 2E3 1 ticket plus tax receipt 416-979-1994 ext. 233 Four Last Things,” 10 a.m. to 3 long nativity pageant, Holy Trini - Benefactor - $500 p.m., St. Mary Magdalene, 477 ty, 19 Trinity Square, Toronto. [email protected] 2 tickets, tax receipt, Manning Ave., Toronto. A day of Evening performances at 7:30 www.loftcs.org invitation to post-concert reception prayer and reflection on the tradi - p.m. on Dec. 9, 10, 16, 17, 22, 23. tional Advent themes of death, Matinees at 4:30 p.m. on Dec. 10, judgment, heaven, and hell. Guest 11, 17, 18 and 24. The performance speaker: the Rev. Dr. Walter Han - on Dec. 24 will be at 1:30 p.m. Sug - nam. A continental breakfast is gestions donation is $20 for adults provided. Please bring a bag and $5 for children. For tickets, lunch. RSVP 416-531-7955. visit www.thechristmasstory.ca Breanne Dietrich, 2015 Billy Newton-Davis, 2015 St. James Cathedral Molly Johnson, 2015 Canadian Men’s Chorus, 2015 DEC. 3 - A Fireside Christmas or call 416-598-4521, ext. 301.