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TheTHE NEWSPAPER OF THE DIOCESE OF AnglicanA SECTION OF THE ANGLICAN JOURNAL www.toronto.anglican.ca APRIL 2019 Bishop to hold town hall meetings All invited

BY MARTHA HOLMEN

BISHOP Andrew Asbil is holding five town hall meetings in early May to hear from lay people in every epis- copal area about their hopes, fears and dreams for their parishes and the diocese. With clergy gathering in late May at their Clergy Confer- ence, Bishop Asbil says he wants to have a similar chance to get to know the laity. “It’s an opportunity for me as the new Diocesan to just be able to say words of encouragement and ask questions of the community of leaders, and for leaders to be able to voice where their hopes and aspirations are, as well as their anxieties,” he says. “Large crowds and small crowds are settings that Canon Mary-Anne Nicholls with boxes of records in the diocese’s Archives. PHOTO BY MICHAEL HUDSON I find really encouraging and give a lot of energy.” The first meetings will take place on Wednesday, May 1, with one ses- sion at 2 p.m. at St. James Cathedral, ‘I’m grateful for a job I’ve loved’ Toronto and a second session at 7 p.m. at St. Bride, Clarkson. The third town hall will take place on Diocese’s archivist retiring after long career Thursday, May 2 at 7 p.m. at St. Andrew, Scarborough. BY STUART MANN area and a dedicated staff of two believes they are essential for any from the minutes of the 2017 Synod The final meetings will be held on full-time employees and volunteers organization, large or small. “It’s to the letters patent for the diocese Saturday, May 4, when Bishop Asbil CANON Mary-Anne Nicholls, the who offer a multitude of services to everything – their life, their pres- in 1839 – a vast trove of correspond- will visit St. Paul, Newmarket at 10 diocese’s first full-time Archivist, parishes, the diocese and the public. ence, their history,” she says. “You ence, decisions, lists, contracts, ap- a.m. and St. Paul, Uxbridge at 2 p.m. is retiring on March 31 after 35 ½ Much of the growth has been due just couldn’t operate without that pointments, agreements, budgets, With no formal agenda or con- years of service. to Canon Nicholls’ hard work and essential record.” manuscripts and notes that touch crete objectives, Bishop Asbil says “It’s been great,” she says, look- leadership, although she is quick The diocese’s Archives are the on every aspect of the diocese’s life his goal is simply to have an open ing back on her long career. “I’m to give credit to others who have official repository for the records since its earliest days. dialogue. “It’s not a legislative time. so grateful – for the people I’ve helped her over the years. These in- of the diocese’s Synod and its of- In addition to collecting and stor- It’s not about necessarily setting all worked with and the support I’ve clude David Ptolemy, ODT, who was ficials, clergy, parishes and organi- ing records, Canon Nicholls and the courses and charts of where received along the way. People the diocese’s secretary-treasurer zations. They provide safe storage her staff help parishes, diocesan we’re going exactly. It’s really an tell me I’ve got the best job, and from 1976 to 1994. Mr. Ptolemy hired for non-current parish records such departments, committees and the opportunity for me just to be able in many ways it’s true.” Canon Nicholls and gave her the as baptism, marriage and burial public find information, whether to listen very carefully,” he says. When Canon Nicholls started in support to modernize the Archives; records, vestry minutes, financial it’s a marriage record to help a In that way, he’s framing the 1983, the diocese’s Archives were he has been a volunteer in the Ar- and property records, architectural widow or widower who is seeking town halls as an extension of the housed next to the Diocesan Cen- chives since his retirement. Canon drawings and photographs. About spousal benefits or a church that conversations he’s been having tre’s boiler. The work area was the Nicholls also credits long-time 90 per cent of the diocese’s parishes needs architectural drawings to in parishes across the diocese on ACW’s old “baling room,” where volunteer Dorothy Kealey, ODT, keep their former records here – a undertake a renovation. Sunday mornings. “What I find shipments of clothing were pre- and the past chairs of the former valuable resource to draw on when “You never know what you’re really helpful is engaging in conver- pared for Canada’s north. Archives Committee for making they need to refer to previous deci- going to do on any given day,” she sation with people who are living Since then, the Archives have the Archives what they are today. sions and commitments. says. “There can be a lot of time their faith every single day in their grown, both in size and scope. The Another reason for the depart- Archives also collects and main- spent doing the research to find department now has a modern ment’s growth is Canon Nicholls’ tains the diocese’s current and for- Continued on Page 11 office space, a specialized storage passion for keeping archives. She mer files. These include everything Continued on Page 5

A LIFE IN CRICKET – SEE PAGE 6 2 TheAnglican NEWS April 2019

CELEBRATE The diocese’s 24th annual black heritage service, ‘Journey into Light, Giving Thanks for Our Ordained Ministers,’ is held at St. Paul, Bloor Street on Feb. 24. Clockwise from top left: the Rev. Ian LaFleur gives the sermon; members of the Ghanaian Anglican Church of Toronto’s choir sing; flags are carried around the church during the playing of the black national anthem, ‘Lift Every Voice and Sing’; the St. Michael and All Angels dancers perform; enjoying the service; Jan Morgan plays a trumpet solo; Bishop and members of the congregation share the Peace. PHOTOS BY MICHAEL HUDSON

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LAY ANOINTERS TRAINING WEEKEND Offered by The Diocese of Toronto – The Bishop’s Committee on Healing (BCH) St.St. John’s John’s Dixie St.St. James’ St.St. John’s Norway Norway Date: Friday May 24, 2019 7:00 pm – Sunday May 26, 2019 1:00 pm CemeteryCemetery & & Crematorium Crematorium CemeteryCemetery && Crematorium CemeteryCemetery & CrematoriumCrematorium Location: The Sisterhood of St. John the Divine (SSJD), 233 Cummer Ave, North York, ON M2M 2E8 737737 Street East East 635635 Parliament Parliament Street 256256 Kingston Kingston Road Road Mississauga,Mississauga, ON ON L4Y L4Y 2B5 2B5 ToToronto,ronto, ONON M4X M4X 1R1 1R1 ToToronto,ronto, ONON M4L 1S7 This training weekend is for individuals to be trained and equipped for Phone: 905.566.9403 Phone:Phone: 416.964.9194 416.964.9194 Phone: 416.691.2965416.691.2965 the ministry of lay anointing in the Parish. Supervising clergy attend Phone: 905.566.9403 for approximately two hours on the Saturday afternoon. Registrants www.stjohnsdixie.com www.stjamescathedral.on.cawww.stjamescathedral.ca www.stjohnsnorwaycemetery.cawww.stjohnsnorway.org may register as a commuter (lunch but no accommodation) or register to stay in the SSJD Guest House for the weekend which includes All of our properties offer: accommodation and meals. A limited number of rooms are set aside at SSJD in the Guest House so early registration is encouraged. On Casket Graves, Cremation Plots, Niches & Scattering Gardens line registration on the Diocese of Toronto website for attendees and supervising clergy will close Tuesday, May 7. A clergy letter of support along with the following services: for the participant is to be sent in advance to The Rev. Jo-Anne Billinger, Memorial Markers, Monuments, Inscriptions, Memorial Trees with Plaques and Pre-Need Services Chair, BCH at [email protected] Clergy considering introducing the ministry of lay anointing in the Parish who would like more information about the ministry are welcome to contact the Committee PLEASE CONTACT THE OFFICE OF INTEREST OR VISIT OUR WEB-SITES FOR MORE INFORMATION through The Rev. Jo-Anne Billinger at [email protected]. April 2019 NEWS TheAnglican 3 Mission to seafarers needs volunteers

Changes It’s very touching.” There are about seven active volunteers at the Oshawa station planned for but that needs to increase to 12-15 to keep up with the demand, she says. The mission is open from Toronto 3-9 p.m. during shipping season and volunteers regularly work in BY STUART MANN three-hour shifts. Volunteers are also needed at the THE Mission to Seafarers South- Toronto mission, which is moving ern Ontario is sending out an from its former building on Pier SOS – for volunteers. 51 to new space in PortsToronto’s As the shipping season prepares Cruise Ship Terminal, formerly the to get underway in late March or International Passenger Terminal, early April, the mission needs vol- also located on Pier 51. unteers for its stations in Oshawa, Ms. Alltree says the mission’s Toronto and Hamilton. board of directors decided to make “Our people were doing double the move after determining that and triple duty at the Oshawa mis- the old building was too costly to sion last season because ships were maintain and needed extensive coming in so frequently,” says the repairs. The number of seafarers Rev. Judith Alltree, the mission’s visiting it had dropped by about executive director and senior port 90 per cent, she says. chaplain. “It was great for the sea- The mission, which relies en- farers, but we’re going to need a tirely on donations and grants, lot more people.” was unable to sell or move the The mission opened the Terry building and the decision was made Finlay Seafarers Centre in the Port to vacate it. During a cold snap on of Oshawa in June 2017 and it has Jan. 30, frozen water pipes led to been busy ever since, she says. a flood, making the building cur- The station was named after the rently uninhabitable. The Rev. Judith Alltree stands outside the Cruise Ship Terminal building, behind her on left, in Toronto’s harbour. PHOTO late Archbishop , a “It was an iconic building, but we BY MICHAEL HUDSON former diocesan bishop of Toronto have a moral obligation to the peo- and a long-time supporter and Others staff the stations, making into town so they can shop and do “That’s a really important aspect of ple who support the mission with advocate of seafarers. sure they’re open and hot coffee some banking if necessary. our mission work – actively listen- their donations and financial sac- She says volunteers serve in a and free WiFi are ready for the Most importantly, the volunteers ing to what’s going on in the lives rifices to steward those resources number of ways. Some are trained seafarers when they come off the are there to listen to the seafar- of these folks,” says Ms. Alltree. to go on the ships to visit the crews. ships. Others drive the seafarers ers and help out when necessary. “They’re really grateful for that. Continued on Page 9

Filled with Hope and Joy

The Anglican Diocese of Toronto Foundation wishes you and your loved ones a blessed Easter Season as we celebrate the promise of new life.

To learn more about how you can join us in supporting the ministry of the Bishop, please visit us at www.toronto.anglican.ca/foundation. 4 TheAnglican April 2019 4 TheAnglican COMMENTCOMMENT June 2017 It’sOur timeFaith-Our to find Hope our isgardening changing tools lives

hings tend to happen in She thought he was the gardener and she TheAnglican came across a pastoral let- BISHOP’S DIARY goals to meet parish capital needs and did the garden. ARCHBISHOP’S DIARY was not wrong. After all, it was the familiar The Anglican is published under ter from the Bishop of spectacularly well. Taking that into account, Our story of faith By Bishop Andrew Asbil sound of the gardener’s footsteps that Adam the authority of the Bishop of Toronto Toronto to the clergy and BY ARCHBISHOP at least $50 million in new funds has been begins in the garden. and Eve heard when they took cover in the and the Incorporated Synod of the Tlaity proposing a signifi- contributed to ministry in the diocese and be- Diocese of Toronto. Opinions expressed in TheI garden was verdant, lus- garden. And it would be the gardener who cant fundraising effort. In it he ple from 48 communities together. The feed- yond in the last seven years, over our regular cious, brimming with life. The ing? they asked her. She was still so stuck in would restore life on Easter morning. Like The Anglican are not necessarily those of proposed a graduated sched- back has been astounding. It makes a differ- offerings and FaithWorks contributions. the editor or the publisher. soil, streams, rain and sun Friday that she could not see Sunday dawn- the living creatures being named in the ule of offerings to achieve a ence in peoples’ lives. We are a different diocese because of that. provided perfect conditions ing. The same question was asked again, by garden so long ago, she would experience substantial goal and an indi- The Anglican Chaplaincy for the Canadian Yes, the money has helped us fund new min- Canon Stuart Mann: Editor for growth. It was home for plant and animal, the one she thought was the gardener: Why the resurrection when she heard him call vidual appeal to each church family in the Forces elected its first full-time bishop to pro- istries, adapt old buildings, engage in new winged bird and fish in the waters. And it are you weeping? her name, Mary! The cover-up, the hurt, the Address all editorial material to: diocese by a member of their parish “to vide episcopal care for regular and reserve mission, support vulnerable people in was home for humanity, paradise for Adam My very first job was cutting grass and The Anglican knock at every one’s door and rouse the in- chaplains and their families, and to military Christ’sbrokenness, name. the More separation, than that, the though, grief, theit has and Eve. A sacred place where God walked, tending gardens. I was in Grade 8. 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Archbishop of Canterbury: Canterbury experience was remarkable The Most Rev. and Rt. Hon. Justin Welby, Lambeth Palace, London, England SE1 7JU. rograms for new missionary to England from Rome in the bishops are some- BISHOP’S OPINION late 6th Century. For 15 centuries, Chris- In Canada: Serving Archbishop Finlay was a privilege A community of about 600,000 members times referred to with tians have gathered there to pray, break By Bishop some cheek as “Baby bread and study. 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Twenty-nine bishops from suffragancommon bishop. fellowship. I was surprised All of us when shared he the was oncethe head his archdeacon, of the Church executive and the assistant author of parishes covering 26,000 square aroundWhen the we Anglicanentered his Communion office, there gathered was a met withjoys andme just struggles before ofthe trying clergy to conference proclaim and suffraganour salvation.” bishop. In receiving the admoni- kilometers. Of the nearly 5 million people forwarmth 10 days and of genuineness prayer, study experienced and fellowship. by both that yearand liveand theoffered gospel me inthe a position.diverse world. tion, he told his successor in office that he ex- who live within the diocesan boundaries, Mostof us indays our were first meetingspent at withCanterbury, Bishop Finlay.though It wasFor somea privilege African and bishops, distinct honourtheir minis to - pected4. We nothing are all less in thisfrom together. him and that Before he was I 376,000 claim to be affiliated with the weHe wasalso veryhad ainterested road trip into gettingLondon, to with know us servetry as takeshis executive place in assistant areas where and archdea- Islam is exercisingleft for his the episcopal U.K., some ministry people responsibly. predicted Anglican Church, with about 80,000 people tripsand our to theyoung Anglican family. Communion We shared the Office stories and con. Igrowing got to know much Terry faster even than better Christianity. and I believethat bishops that Archbishop from other Terence parts ofwas the lead- identified on the parish rolls. The diocese Lambethof our Christian Palace. journeys I am still and reflecting family life. on thisIt learnedFor muchother from bishops, him. ministryI witnessed is setthe in depth ing theCommunion diocese in thewouldn’t direction want of muchbeing moreto do is home to many ethnic and language- based congregations, including African, profoundwas a pleasure experience, to engage but with I want him to and share have a a of histhe faith midst and ofhis an concern increasingly for every secular parish in welcomingwith bishops to those from who Canadawere vulnerable, and the U.S., Caribbean, Chinese, Filipino, French, fewsense things of the I pastoraltook away care with and me: support he of- the diocese.society. He For showed all of us, compassion, there was particu- recogni- marginalized,given the voiceless current disagreementsand in the minority. within fered clergy and their families. I had no idea larly for the marginalized and minorities in He made a very significant difference in the Hispanic, Japanese, and Tamil. The City of tion that ministry must be adaptable the Communion. I was pleased that Toronto has the largest population of that six years later I would be working closely the Church and in the wider community. life of the Diocese of Toronto. It is not surpris- 1. Our Communion is wonderfully and contextual, so that the gospel can nothing could be further from the truth. aboriginal peoples in the country. withdiverse. him as his The executive 29 bishops assistant in the andprogram Archbishopcontinue toFinlay speak was to very the changingdisciplined in ing, therefore,There was to an hear earnest and read desire the tovery talk com- Archdeaconcame from of York. six continents and repre- his work.needs He of worked a changing long hoursworld. and On paida more at- plimentaryopenly reflections about some that of manythe challenges have shared Bishop of Toronto: I gotsented to know more Terry, than as a dozenhe was linguistic affectionate- tentionpersonal to detail, level, thoroughly all of us reading expressed docu- the aboutwe their face, experiences but there wasof him. also He recognition exercised a The Rt. Rev. Andrew Asbil ly called,groups. when Certain I became bishops a member served of some the Pos- ments,importance letters or anyof balancing material neededthe demands for servantand ministry appreciation throughout that the his work ordained of the life, tulancy Committee and a regional dean. He meetings. It was also evident that he cared and for that we give thanks to God for his ex- York-Credit Valley: of the wealthiest dioceses in the world, of episcopal ministry on the one hand, gospel might look very different across The Rt. Rev. gaveand wise others counsel served and offered some of good the poorest.insight in- deeplywith for the the needswider ofChurch family and and appreciated friendship ample.the I wasvarious privileged provinces and honouredand dioceses to have of to challengingOne bishop matters arrived facing late to the the Church. program His the importanceon the other. of ecumenical relationships. had theour opportunity Church. As to we know prepared him as to my return bish- Trent-Durham: was becausea calming he voice was andburying a non-anxious one of his pres- One of the qualities I admired about Terry op, mentorto our andhomes, friend. we Thecommitted Church tohas con been- The Rt. Rev. Riscylla Shaw ence.priests He offered who stronghad just episcopal been murdered leadership was3. hisIt’s willingnessabout Jesus. to Onemake of time my enduring for people. blessedtinue to haveworking had himand aspraying a faithful together, bishop. to in the diocese, both pastorally and morally. He He made himself available to clergy and laity He will be missed and leaves a legacy of ex- York-Scarborough: in the ongoing civil conflict in South memories of our time together was our discover new ways to give leadership The Rt. Rev. Kevin Robertson was Sudan.a model Another of deep faith was andthe firstprayerful bishop of who lastneeded day, to gathered meet with in thehim. chapel I was ofoften St. emplaryto God’s leadership, Church humility, in all its compassion wonderful and thoughtfulness,a brand new and diocese was genuinely in Brazil, concernedand she askedAugustine’s to join him Abbey, in meetings not far with from others, Can- profounddiversity faith. and We complexity.are grateful toIn histhat family mutual York-Simcoe: aboutwas the creatively well-being figuring of the clergy out how and to laity lead and itterbury was evident Cathedral. that heThis always was thelistened place in- for havingcommitment, shared him we withhave thesought Church to re and- The Rt. Rev. under his episcopal leadership. tently. Terry was a pastor, mentor, friend and assure them of our prayerful support. We give something so nascent and ripe with where Augustine, the first Archbishop of spond faithfully to the prayer of Jesus, The Diocese of Toronto: In the spring of 2003 I received a call from confidante. Archbishop Terence Finlay back to his Cre- possibilities. Another bishop spoke of Canterbury, prayed when he came as a “that they may all be one.” (John 17:21) 135 Adelaide St. E., the Archbishop’s office inviting me to meet Another quality I admired in him was his ator God with the same graciousness we ex- Toronto, Ont., M5C 1L8 with him. I thought I was going to be invited humility. He engaged with people in all sta- perienced of him. May he rest in peace and 1-800-668-8932/416-363-6021 to sit on another committee of the diocese.Your friendsHe tions at of The life. He Anglican was as comfortable wish you talking a joyfulrise Easter. with Christ in glory. Web site: http://www.toronto.anglican.ca April 2019 NEWS TheAnglican 5 Observe a green Lent with these resources

BY ELIN GOULDEN policy. This year’s postcard ent is tra- urges the Prime Minister to end ditionally a public subsidies on fossil fuels, time for turn- which amount to about $1.4 Ling to God in billion annually. At the time of self-examination writing, 250 postcards have been and repentance. distributed to a dozen parishes It is a time for in our diocese. To order more, or adopting practices that draw us to sign the pledge online, please closer to God while curbing our visit www.cpj.ca/fortheearth. tendencies to self-indulgence, It has been our practice in and for turning toward others in this diocese over the last decade solidarity and generosity. to observe Earth Sunday on A faithful response to the the Sunday nearest to April groaning of creation in our time 22. This year, that would be calls for the adoption of these Easter Sunday, so we anticipate Lenten practices of self-exami- that many clergy will prefer to nation, repentance, self-restraint transfer Earth Sunday to April Canon Mary-Anne Nicholls with parish records in the diocese’s Archives. PHOTO BY MICHAEL HUDSON and generosity, while seeking 28, the Second Sunday of Easter. to follow more closely the way In addition to the Lent calendar, of Christ. The growing crises of the Creation Matters commit- climate change and plastic pollu- tee has compiled a number of Archivist worked with parishes, tion, threats to water quality and other resources to aid parishes species at risk, testify to human in celebrating Earth Sunday. greed, callousness and love of These include reflections on the developed diocese’s privacy policy ease and convenience supersed- lectionary for both Easter Sun- ing God’s command for human- day and the Second Sunday of Continued from Page 1 kind to care for all members of Easter, an Earth Sunday Prayers the created community. of the People, and a list of sug- that info, but I personally love that.” long it will keep it, how much can Land, and Mary-Anne has helped Lent offers us the opportunity gested hymns. Canon Nicholls visits parishes to be shared with the public and other us find our way for 35 years. That to examine our lifestyles and In addition, the Creation help them with their own archives, matters. The policy has become an has been such a treasure and a gift.” practices, both personal and Matters Working Group of the and parishes contact the Archives important document in the life of He added: “We often underes- corporate, and find ways to live Anglican Church of Canada has regularly about depositing records. the diocese. timate the importance of keeping that honour our interdepend- also shared resources produced She says meeting and working with Throughout her career, Canon records, memories and informa- ence with creation and our by other dioceses for Lent and parish archivists and volunteers Nicholls has served on church tion. These things help us every dependence upon the Creator. Earth Sunday. The Diocese of is one of the highlights of her job. and secular archivist groups and day, not just to weave together the This year, Earth Day (April 22) Nova Scotia and PEI, with the “Almost every parish has someone boards. In 1990, she coordinated a stories of our parishes but to help falls on Easter Monday, which assistance of photographer who is interested in records and col- project that published a guide to the diocese conduct its ministry.” makes observing a “green Lent” Donna Giles, has created a series lecting and looking out for things, the holdings of the Ecclesiastical As she approaches retirement, a timely preparation for the of reflections called “Stations of and it’s great to see the results of Province of Ontario. To honour her Canon Nicholls admits she has no celebration of Earth Sunday in Creation” that invite participants their work. I’m very grateful for achievements, the diocese awarded definite plans for the next stage of Eastertide. To that end, the dio- to reflect on scripture, a brief the faithful and dedicated parish her a Certificate of Merit at Synod her life. “I just want to catch my cese’s Creation Matters commit- meditation and a photograph at volunteers who know, love and in 1995. In 2013, Archbishop Colin breath and see what else is out tee has prepared a Lent calendar each station. Sue Carson, from maintain the records of their story.” Johnson made her a canon of St. there,” she says. that guides individual Anglicans the , offers a In addition to being the diocese’s James Cathedral – a rare honour In the meantime, she is grateful through reflection on scripture, reflection on the popular hymn Archivist, Canon Nicholls is the for a lay person. for a long and fruitful career. “I’m learning about environmental “All Things Bright and Beauti- diocese’s Privacy Officer, a role Bishop Andrew Asbil praised most grateful for having a job that issues, practical tips for reduc- ful.” Links to these resources that was created in 2002 in response Canon Nicholls for her work over I loved, that had variety, that was ing one’s own environmental can also be found on the Envi- to government legislation. As the the past three decades. “The peo- important, and had the support footprint, invitations to commu- ronmental Resources page of our Privacy Officer, she developed a ple of Israel wandered in the wil- of a wide circle of clergy, parish nity action, calls to advocate for diocese’s website, www.toronto. policy that outlines how the diocese derness for 40 years to gain their staff and volunteers, and diocesan stronger environmental policy, anglican.ca. handles personal information, how memory to step into the Promised staff,” she says. and opportunities to share our While the season of Lent calls wealth with those who bear us into repentance for the ways the disproportionate burden of in which we have caused crea- climate change and other envi- tion to groan, the celebration of ronmental threats. The calendar Easter reminds us of the promise John Stainer’s ––––––– is available at www.toronto. of what John Wesley called “the anglican.ca/environment. general deliverance” – that glori- One of the actions called for in ous reconciliation and restora- The Crucifixion the Lent calendar is to partici- tion of all creation through the pate in the annual “Give It Up for death and resurrection of Christ. The Choir of St Peter & St Simon-the-Apostle the Earth!” postcard campaign Let these seasons draw us more by Citizens for Public Justice. deeply into God’s love for all that This ecumenical coalition of God has made, and teach us to Sunday April 14, 4 pm Canadian churches has run the live in right relationship with campaign since 2017, inviting what Indigenous tradition recog- Canadian Christians to pledge nizes as “all our relations.” to reduce their own carbon footprint during Lent while call- Elin Goulden is the diocese’s Tickets $20,Adults/$15 Students/Seniors ing on the federal government Social Justice and Advocacy to implement a robust climate consultant. Conductor – Robin Davis Tenor - Ian Speck Food for Life Organist – David Smith Baritone – Alan MacDonald Follow the Diocese on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. To connect, visit www.toronto.anglican.ca The Primate’s World Relief and Development Fund www.pwrdf.org 6 TheAnglican INTERVIEW April 2019 Cricket was a great escape for me

Ranil Mendis is a member of the Anglican were planted in my mind to follow this Church Cricket Festival’s organizing com- fascinating sport for a lifetime. mittee and a parishioner of St. Thomas a Becket, Erin Mills South. This year’s tour- With the death of my father when I was nament will be held on June 15 at Credit- 12, cricket – played with friends under view Sandalwood Park in Brampton. coconut trees – was a great escape for me throughout my childhood; it was The Anglican Church Cricket Festival part of my routine practically every (ACCF) provides an opportunity for pa- day after school. I went on to play cricket rishioners of Anglican churches across for my school. I played club cricket and the GTA to get to know each other and represented my employers during my 10- to build relationships with our commu- year working career in Sri Lanka. Moving nity at large. ACCF uses cricket to give to Canada in 1987, a country where I had our parishioners an enjoyable day out, no close friends or family, it was a cricket with food, fun and good Christian fellow- match that I attended in Mississauga, the ship. Women, men, children of all ages, day after arriving in Canada, that helped seasoned cricket players as well as abso- me build my network of friends here. Five lute beginners are given the opportunity months later, my future wife Chandanie to try this sport. Bishop Jenny Andison migrated to Canada and we got married described the event beautifully in a thank- at Christ’s Church Cathedral in Hamilton. you letter to the committee: “The event Accompanying the Toronto Mayor’s Youth builds community amongst the parishes Cricket Team on tours annually for over a and creates a space for the working of the decade to England, Sri Lanka and Trini- Holy Spirit in the lives of young and old, dad, and being invited to ring the starting churched and unchurched, skilled cricket- bell at the home of cricket – the Lord’s ers and enthusiastic amateurs.” Cricket Grounds in London, England – during our visit in 2011 are the highlights Cities in the GTA have experienced of my cricket career. growth as a direct result of immigra- Ranil Mendis and his wife Chandanie greet tion, and it is important to recognize Bishop Andrew Asbil at the Bishop’s Levee in My siblings and I were lucky to have the implications of these settlement January. At left, Mr. Mendis and Peter Marshall parents who instilled in us the impor- patterns and how they shape local present the Most Valuable Player trophy to tance of daily family prayers during needs and desires with respect to our formative years, and my mother, Nikhil Josh at the 2017 cricket tournament. recreation. Cricket is a regular topic of PHOTOS BY MICHAEL HUDSON having to raise seven children on her conversation when Peter Marshall, an own, made sure that the Sunday service avid cricket fan from Yorkshire, England, followed by Sunday School became and I meet during the coffee time at St. ship program, where young cricketers part of our lives growing up. The great Thomas’s. Apart from teasing Peter about were given the opportunity to represent Sunday School program at Holy Emma- how the Brits invented cricket but the Toronto overseas as part of the Toronto nuel Church in the Diocese of Colombo, South Asians perfected it, Peter and I first Mayor’s Youth Cricket Team. Sri Lanka is where we were rooted in the talked about the idea of a friendly cricket Word of God. We were altar servers and encounter back in 2015. I had taken part in I was born in Moratuwa, Sri Lanka and members of the choir, and my younger a number of inter-church cricket tourna- am the third in my family of seven. brother, the Rev. Nirmal Mendis, served ments in Sri Lanka, and we knew that Moratuwa is a city that has produced in the Diocese of Colombo; he is now with cricket, being a globally popular sport, some of Sri Lanka’s top national cricket the Diocese of Niagara. My wife and I was a common thread that could bind our I have served on the boards of a stars. My father worked for the Gal Oya made sure that we passed on our faith to diverse church communities together. number of government agencies that Development Board, one of the largest our children and that they understood the deliver social services in the GTA rural irrigation projects in Sri Lanka, and values and virtues of scripture. The best part about holding the festival and currently serve on the board of I have fond memories of living and going is that it’s an opportunity to meet and Toronto Grace Health Centre, a public to school up to Grade 5 in a village amidst My favourite passage is Isiah 40: 28-31. bring together Anglicans from across hospital run by the Salvation Army. thick jungle. Moving back to our home- I have had to face more than my share the GTA, and also to receive the sup- As a board member of the Chartered town of Moratuwa as a 10-year-old, I was of storms in life, all the way back to my port of Bishop Jenny and the Diocesan Institute of Management Accountants fascinated by the activities going on next childhood. This passage speaks to the Centre. The worst is that we have no (CIMA), I have had the great privilege of to my ancestral home, “Mendis Villa,” importance of waiting on the Lord when control over one of the key factors for a leading the CIMA Mayor’s School Cricket where a group of youth had built a club- your faith is challenged in the face of successful event – the weather! This re- Program, providing over 6,000 school house for their community cricket club. I adversity. Those experiences have shown minds me of what my mother used to say: children in the Greater Toronto and used to join them as a young kid and be me, and continue to teach me, the promise “Man proposes, God disposes.” Hamilton Area with opportunities to play on the cricket field watching and admiring of renewing and regaining new strength cricket. I also led CIMA’s cricket scholar- the big boys play cricket. Thus the seeds through Him.

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Clockwise from top left: the Rev. Sherman Hesselgrave, incumbent of Holy Trinity, Trinity Square, lights a candle at the vigil to remember people who have died without a home; people walk from the church to city hall; Cathy Crowe, a street nurse, shows photos and videos of homeless shelters outside the mayor’s office; a sign inside the church; the Rev. Canon Andrew Wesley smudges to begin the service. PHOTOS BY MICHAEL HUDSON Memorial service fills church, spurs call for change

BY ELIN GOULDEN tive” young woman, a “refreshing when asked at what time one should the city as a result of homelessness. presence” who hoped to be reunited say morning prayer: “At the hour After the service, Ms. Crowe and NEARLY 150 people filled Holy Trinity, with her nine-year-old son. One when you are able to see the face of some 60 people headed through Trinity Square in Toronto on Feb. man who had experienced home- another.” He urged those gathered the gathering snowstorm to To- 12 to celebrate, mourn and honour lessness spoke of how he had slept to resist the temptation to become ronto City Hall under the banner eight individuals who died without a on the same grate where Hang Vo, blind to the suffering of others, but of the newly formed Shelter and home in the first few weeks of 2019. 58, lost her life after being crushed rather to recognize the humanity Housing Justice Network. Several While the Toronto Homeless Me- by a garbage truck on Jan. 15. of each person. representatives were admitted morial service has taken place on The Rev. Maggie Helwig, incum- Finally, volunteer Rayna Slo- to the mayor’s office to present a the second Tuesday of every month bent of St. Stephen in-the-Fields, bodian read the names again, her letter to one of his staff outlining since 1998, February’s gathering Toronto, remembered Leonard voice breaking on the long list of their concerns over the increasing was especially large due to the Sisson, whom she had known for John Does. need for emergency shelter and number of deaths and the publicity over a decade, as a cheerful, up- Street nurse and advocate Cathy affordable housing in the city. At surrounding two of them. beat person who tried to spread Crowe said that she had not seen so the time of writing, there has been Those who had died in the city positive energy wherever he went. many names added to the Toronto no response to the letter. in 2019 were named at the service: She encouraged all in attendance Homeless Memorial at one time in Chris Saboyard, Crystal Papineau, to work toward a society where its 20-year existence. The memo- Elin Goulden is the diocese’s Tabitha Lewis, Hang Vo, James everyone can live – and die – with rial, located outside the church, Social Justice and Advocacy Young, Leonard Sisson and two dignity, respect and care. remembers those who have died in consultant. men identified only as “John Doe.” Rabbi Aron Glasreich of Beth The name of William Easter, an Sholom Synagogue in Toronto advocate who had experienced spoke of the ancient sage’s response Wednesdays 1-22 May at 6 homelessness and addiction and A GREAT EASTER GIFT Evening Prayer (BCP) died Feb. 3, was also added at the plus light supper at 6.30 This collection of 250 request of his partner. and feature talk at 7: (Seven more individuals, six ST. TIMOTHY’S CHURCH WHY GOD spiritual reflections identified as “John Doe,” were AGINCOURT appeared in the Sunday added to the total for 2018 from WON’T data recently released by the city on WOODWORKING bulletins of 25 Toronto area deaths within the shelter system.) SHOP GO AWAY congregations where the Rachel Robinson, a peer worker Dr. Schuyler Brown Do you need furniture discusses Andrew Newberg’s book Rev. Roy Shepherd served at Sistering, an agency for precari- repaired/refinished, Why God Won’t Go Away: Brain as interim pastor. Royalties ously housed women, remembered caning work, or a Science and the Biology of Belief. Crystal Papineau as a “gem,” a custom item built? He focuses on the new science from the sale of the book woman of “quick and incisive wit” of the brain; mysticism; and ritual will go to the Anglican who was always ready to offer a For a good deal, and as the manifestation of meaning. to help your church, He also examines The Hound of Worship Resources Society. hug. Ms. Papineau died in a cloth- Heaven by Francis Thompson and ing donation bin on Jan. 8. Tabitha call Ken at Paul in Ecstasy by Colleen Shantz. Available online in hard cover, paperback Lewis was remembered by a worker 416-438-4055 or ebook from Chapters/Indigo, Freisen or email St. Olave’s Church from the George Street respite Bloor and Windermere Press or other online retailers. facility as a “radiant, kind and crea- [email protected] 416-769-5686 stolaves.ca

8 TheAnglican FEATURE April 2019 Journey through Uganda Local writer finds food security projects taking root

BY JANICE BIEHN

In his 1908 book My African Journey, Winston Churchill dubbed Uganda the Pearl of Africa for its rugged natural beauty and fertile land. More than 100 years later, the moniker is still worn with pride. But the land is not as productive and parts of the country experience food insecurity. Aggrey Nshekanabo of Send-a-Cow Uganda says that, in theory, Uganda should be able feed the world. But climate change has done a number on small-hold- er farmers, whose harvests supply about 65 per cent of the country’s food. “The seeds and soil are tired,” he says. “It’s the end of February but where are the rains? They should have started already. We don’t have the knowledge to adapt.” Uganda has the world’s youngest population, so providing enough food will Clockwise from above: Judith and Moses with be a challenge for years to come. their baby Emmanuel in Nebbi; Daniel points to I am in Uganda representing The an aquaculture pool in Masaka; Olivia speaks Primate’s World Relief and Development at the co-op presentation in Nebbi; Janice Fund (PWRDF) with other communica- Biehn with Sarah Adjonye, a churchwarden of tions professionals from member agencies Bethlehem Anglican Church at Rhino Camp. of the Canadian Foodgrains Bank. The PHOTOS BY JANICE BIEHN group is made up of Becky Longhurst of Canadian Lutheran World Relief, Jon Self of World Renew, Samantha Burnside of stories and share them with our respec- Emergency Relief and Development Over- tive churches, but we don’t yet know how thatched roof. As we file into the building, seas and Shaylyn McMahon and Musu inspired we’ll be by the people we meet. we are greeted with singing, clapping Taylor-Lewis of the Foodgrains Bank. We and dancing. By the time the song is over, will also be joined by Nyambura Githaiga, Diocese of Nebbi, Nebbi the church is full and children poke their a peace-building and crisis specialist with Clusters of one-room brick buildings heads in the gap between the walls to the Foodgrains Bank, and Edward Ech- with sloped thatched grass roofs dot the watch. walu, a Ugandan freelance photographer landscape in the rural outskirts of this ized for both men and women. We learn that each zone is governed formerly with Reuters. northwestern town. Towers of hand-made Judith and Moses invite us into their by a Refugee Welfare Council made up Over the next week, we will visit three bricks are stacked to form their own kiln, home. They have a 14-year-old son, a nine- of refugee leaders who interact with the food security projects that are supported and huge bundles of grass lean against year-old daughter and a two-month-old NGOs. Each leader stands up and intro- by our agencies and implemented by the trees. Goats, roosters and pigs forage son. Moses holds baby Emmanuel with duces themselves. The people are grateful these Ugandan development partners: about. Children walk home from school ease but says (through an interpreter) for the support they have been given but the Anglican Diocese of Nebbi, which in long lines, turning to wave and smile that he would have never done this with they are growing frustrated. Monthly food for three years has been training rural at our party. Women peel cassava or husk his first-born son. With profits from rations last only 20 days. There is no way families about conservation agriculture, cowpeas in the shade while the men lay selling her produce, Judith was able to to make an income to buy more food for empowering women with a savings and bricks or tend the fields. Some houses purchase the decorative curtain that hid the remaining 10 days or to buy uniforms loan cooperative and training men and have small solar panels propped up on the the bed behind them, as well as plates, so their kids can go to school. The corn- women on the importance of sharing ground, for if there is one thing Uganda cups and chairs. To not be able to demon- soya nutritional porridge that the Pen- household responsibilities; the Pentecos- has a lot of, it is sunshine. We are acclima- strate hospitality is a shameful thing to a tecostal Assemblies of God provides to tal Assemblies of God in Arua, which has tizing to the 35°C heat. Ugandan, we learn. 2,500 vulnerable people in Ofua has been been delivering a nutritional supplement The development staff takes us to meet delayed at the Kenyan border for a month. to vulnerable South Sudanese refugees in two separate savings-and-loan co-ops. In Pentecostal Assemblies of God, The next day we meet refugees in Zone Rhino Camp, as well as women’s sanitary my group, 14 women gather on a tarp laid Rhino Camp 4. We speak with a group of breastfeed- kits and psychosocial support; and the St. out beneath the shade of a tree. Plastic Pentecostal Assemblies of God staffers ing or pregnant women who have been Jude’s Family Project in Masaka, which lawn chairs are set out for us and we are Sheshmond Esalu, Simon Ekadu and receiving the fortified porridge. They sit for 20 years has been training local people welcomed with singing and dancing. One Andrew Ogwang accompany us on the close together on a bench, two of them to feed their families using farming tech- by one, the women rise to tell us how this two-hour drive from Arua to Rhino Camp. holding their babies on their laps. All but niques such as permaculture. program has transformed their lives. Almost 100,000 people live here, mostly one attend Bethlehem Anglican Church, We know we have come to hear people’s The women do the bulk of the farm- South Sudanese. Some have been here the large building behind us. Sarah ing, but with the increasing rate of since 2016, unable to return home, as the Adjonye, who sits at one end, is a church- climate change, the work takes longer conflict in South Sudan continues. There warden there. She patiently translates and produces less. They have learned are 13 refugee settlements in Uganda, each woman’s names and ages, and their conservation agriculture techniques hosting 1.2 million refugees, the highest harrowing stories of how they arrived such as planting more than one type of in Africa. here, mostly on foot with only the clothes seed at a time (to be less vulnerable to a The camp is divided into six sub-camps, on their backs. “God must have a reason bad crop), mulching (to retain moisture), which are further divided into zones. We for putting us here,” she says. “It’s not and planting in rows (to make weeding are visiting Ofua Camp, zones two and normal for people to live like this.” Then easier). Soon their harvests were yielding four. Many of the brick and thatched roof the words seem to catch in Sarah’s throat enough food to feed their families and sell houses are wrapped in the tent material and she brings the back of her hand to her the surplus. of the UN Refugee Agency. The chaos of eyes. Quietly, she says, “We must have re- Once the men saw the increased yields the early days is gone, yet the challenges ally sinned for God to punish us like this.” and what the women were learning, cou- remain. Afterwards, she tells me she is praying ples began to work together as partners, Our intrepid driver, Patrick Nsereko, for help to start a small drugstore busi- sharing not only the farming workload expertly navigates the treacherous roads ness. I tell her I will pray for her, too. but household and parenting duties as until we arrive at the church – a long well. Gender workshops were also organ- mud-covered building with a grass- Continued on Page 9 April 2019 NEWS TheAnglican 9 More cruise, cargo ships Justice walk turns 40 expected in Toronto port March bears Continued from Page 3 in the best way we can,” she says. amalgamated. “We’re stronger “Like many charities, we’ve seen together because of the connec- witness to a drop in our donations and we’re tions between the three,” says Ms. working hard to rebuild relations Alltree. “They’ve all grown and the society’s and resources. When we looked need for the mission is greater than at what it cost us to operate the ever in all three places.” building and how it was being used, This spring, the mission is rolling wounds we had to make the right decision, out a new program called “Critical and I believe we have.” Incident Crisis Management” in the TORONTO’S Ecumenical Good Friday Ms. Alltree says the mission’s Oshawa and Toronto ports. If a trau- Walk for Justice is celebrating new space in the Cruise Ship Ter- matic event happens, Ms. Alltree its 40th anniversary. This year’s minal will be ideally situated to or a member of her team will visit walk will be held on Good Friday, serve the cruise ships, especially the location as soon as possible to April 19, beginning at Holy Trinity, their crews. Toronto is becoming provide counselling and follow-up Trinity Square at 2 p.m. The theme a major destination and point of support to those affected. “We want will be “For the Sake of the World: Walkers gather in front of Toronto’s departure for cruise ships on the to ensure that the person’s post- 40 Years of Hopeful Persistence.” last year during a stop Great Lakes, with about 43 dockings traumatic stress response does The first walk, held on April 13, on the route. PHOTO BY MICHAEL HUDSON expected this summer. not turn into post-traumatic stress 1979, was organized by a group of “Crews on cruise ships are here disorder,” she says. The mission Catholic teachers, Teachers for “The purpose was not to lay for hours, not days,” she explains. began the program last October Social Justice of the Metropolitan blame, but to acknowledge every- “They usually need to make connec- in Hamilton and it has proven to Separate School Board. The theme one’s participation in oppressive tions with chaplains when they’re be successful. was “Witness to Hope: Contempo- structures and everyone’s need here. The office building will be Ms. Alltree thanks the mission’s rary Way of the Cross,” and began for repentance,” explains the Rev. right at the foot of the gangway.” supporters in the Diocese of To- at the Newman Center at 80 St. Sherman Hesselgrave, incumbent More cargo vessels are also ex- ronto. “We are grateful for the George St. with more than 100 par- of Holy Trinity, Trinity Square. pected to dock at Pier 51 this sum- people who continue to care about ticipants. There were five stations The first walk concluded at Nathan mer, creating a need for volunteers us,” she says. “We look at every – for the wounds of Christ on the Phillips Square. who will visit the crews and drive donation as generosity from people cross – and everyone was invited Over the decades, the themes of previous walks. them to shops and services in the who care, and the seafarers are to meditate on five contemporary the stations have responded to a “Forty is a long time to persist, city. “Shipping is coming back to so grateful, especially when they wounds of the suffering Body of wide range of issues, from human but it took William Wilberforce 40 the city, which is very exciting, but come into a cold port and there’s Christ. The stations focused on trafficking to the commodification years of offering his private mem- we’re going to need people to help a warm welcome.” the hazards of nuclear waste, abor- of water to climate change. The ber’s bill to abolish slavery before out,” she says. For more information about the tion, refugee policy, exploitation in themes of the stations on the 2019 Parliament took action to do so,” The Mission to Seafarers South- Mission to Seafarers Southern On- the sugar industry, and justice for walk – homelessness, refugees, says Mr. Hesselgrave. ern Ontario was formed in 2014 tario, visit its website, www.mtsso. striking workers in a seven-month Indigenous and environmental This year’s walk concludes back when the individual missions in org or email the Rev. Judith Alltree lockout in Sudbury. justice – have been addressed on at Holy Trinity with a simple supper. Oshawa, Toronto and Hamilton at [email protected]. Projects help transform lives in Uganda

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St. Jude’s Family Project, Masaka On our last day, we head west to Masaka. Founder Josephine Kizza Aliddeki greets us with enthusiasm. The 22-year-old or- ganization has grown to include modern offices and classrooms, dormitories and a cafeteria for instruction in permaculture. PWRDF has been supporting St. Jude’s for the past year and a half, training 210 women farmers, building 210 water tanks for rainwater harvest, establishing tree and vegetable nurseries and more. Josephine’s son Daniel recently completed a Master’s degree in Okla- homa and is excited to show us the new demonstration garden. “We built it on the side of a hill to show farmers that an area that seems inhospitable can still grow food,” he says. The garden includes irrigation tunnels that run down the hill and feed into three aquaculture pools where fish are farmed. There is eggplant, tomatoes, banana trees, heaps of grass compost, chicken coops and pig stys. “Permaculture is all about using the soil to feed you, but also feeding the soil,” says Daniel. He explains that farmers learn to continuously plant so there is no “season.” Plants are harvested in turn and carefully chosen to also return From left, Janice Biehn, Becky Longhurst, Shaylyn McMahon, Samantha Burnside, Musu Taylor-Lewis and Jon Self in Uganda. PHOTO COURTESY OF JANICE BIEHN nutrients to the soil. We take a short drive to the home of Emily, 52, who is disabled. She leads oth- planting more than 10,000 trees. When thank us. They have written a song about er vulnerable people in caring for a tree crops are not turning a profit, many how their lives have changed. Josephine nursery, making soap, breeding pigs and people cut down trees to burn and make translates: “It is through the Canadians Janice Biehn is the communications coor- chickens and collecting rain water. She charcoal to sell, but the cost to the soil that we can reach higher and higher,” dinator for PWRDF and a churchwarden tours us around her home and shows off and air quality is far greater than the the song goes. “We’ve been able now to at St. Olave, Swansea in Toronto. She will her new higher-efficiency wood-burning short-term gain. improve our lives because St. Jude came be presenting an illustrated talk about her Continued on Page 9 brick stove, one of 120 in the community. When we return to the main building, to work with us.” trip on May 19 during coffee hour after PWRDF has supported St. Jude’s in the community is waiting to meet and Mission accomplished. the 10:30 service. All are welcome. 10 TheAnglican NEWS April 2019 Discipleship program making inroads

empowering.” Busy lay leaders The Rev. Canon Cheryl Palmer, the in- cumbent of Christ Church, Deer Park in Toronto, found the program helped her get brought closer to know some members of the congregation when she started there last January. Christ Church was one of 10 parishes in Canada to God and the United States that took part in a pilot project to test the program. BY STUART MANN “Right away, there was a little group of people with whom I suddenly had a relation- A discipleship program for lay leaders that ship,” she recalls. “We were delving into was pioneered at Trinity Church, Aurora deeply spiritual things, so we connected is starting to be used by other parishes in with each other from the start.” southern Ontario and the United States, She says the first module on prayer and with positive results. different types of prayer had a powerful Thirteen parishes in the Diocese of Nia- impact on the group. “It was a huge hit with gara and one in the Diocese of Toronto people. We all have in our minds what prayer are running Revive, a program that helps is supposed to be, but then along comes churchwardens, committee members, Sun- Participants in the Revive program discuss forms of prayer. PHOTO BY NICHOLAS BRADFORD-EWART someone who says you can pray this way day School teachers, property managers, and that way – it all depends on who you volunteers and others draw closer to God are and what’s going on in your life. People – something they don’t always have time the program, they attend another retreat says. “That communicates a really impor- were receptive to that and it unfolded in a for in their busy lives. and adopt a Rule of Life, a way for them to tant message about who the church is and beautiful way.” Clergy who are running the program say carry on their life and ministry in a new way. what we’re called to be – that all we do is She recalls a moment that illustrates it is giving participants more confidence The Rev. Canon Martha Tatarnic is co- rooted in our relationship with God. I think how the program can instill confidence in and enthusiasm to talk about and share leading the program for 12 lay leaders at that revitalizes a parish, and I can see, just those who take it. One morning before the their faith. They say it is also deepening St. George in St. Catharines and says it is halfway through the program, how that start of a service, she couldn’t pray with relationships in their parishes. having a remarkable effect on the group. “It revitalization has already happened here.” the choir downstairs because she had to be Revive invites lay leaders to journey with was like people had been waiting their whole The Rev. Sheilagh Ashworth is running welcoming people to the church upstairs. their clergy for a year. The program starts lives to be asked this stuff. The floodgates Revive for eight people in the Parish of In the spur of the moment, she asked one with an opening retreat followed by three just opened. They seemed to relish the op- Lloydtown, which comprises Christ Church, of the Revive group members to lead the modules, each lasting about six weeks. In portunity to speak about these things in a Kettleby and St. Mary Magdalene, Schomb- prayer for the choir. “She looked at me, and the first module, participants learn several way that was safe.” erg. She says the program is giving group then smiled and said, ‘Yes, I can do that.’ different types of prayer. They develop a She says the program is having an impact members the confidence and experience It’s a small thing, but it’s indicative of the prayer practice for themselves and feel on the rest of her parish as well. “It’s almost to lead in worship settings, something that freedom that people were given as a result confident about praying in public. In the like there is a permission in the parish now has practical implications in her parish. of engaging with the program.” second module, they learn about scripture for others to be talking openly about their “In our multi-point church, we need lay Revive, officially launched on Jan. 7, is and how to lead a small Bible meditation spiritual stories. Anglicans can be pretty readers to lead morning prayer on occasion, offered by RenewalWorks, a ministry of group. The third module is about orienting polite about their religion and reserved in and it’s been helpful for that,” she says. She’s Forward Movement, an arm of The Episcopal their ministry toward call and vocation, terms of how they talk about their relation- hoping members of the group will lead the Church that is dedicated to reinvigorating rather than just doing a job. ship with God, and this seems like we’re parish’s Bible study during Lent. the Church. The program was created a Up to 12 people and their priest journey moving the dial just a little bit in terms of She is impressed with the program’s re- few years ago by the Rev. Canon Dr. Dawn together from October to early June, taking that culture.” sources, including videos that can be used to Davis when she was the incumbent at Trin- a break during the Christmas and Easter As group members form a closer relation- facilitate the discussions. “The workbooks ity, Aurora. She is now the Faith Formation seasons. They usually meet one night a ship with God and become more confident are well laid out, thoughtful and easy to Coordinator for the Greater St. Catharines week for about two hours. At the end of in their faith, their ministry deepens, she use. As a package, it works very well. It’s Area and the Diocese of Niagara.

www.toronto.anglican.ca. for Parish Nursing Ministry Head of refugee is holding a church health education day open to all alliance retires Priest writes book Ian McBride, the long-time BRIEFLY nurses, health care providers, on joyful eating director of the Anglican-United faith leaders and anyone Refugee Alliance (AURA), The Rev. Canon Martha interested in faith community Workshops help retired at the end of January. Tatarnic, the former incumbent health. It will take place on Mr. McBride worked in the parish leaders of St. David, Orillia and now May 24 from 1-5 p.m. at the Ivey area of refugee sponsorship The diocese is holding half-day the incumbent of St. George in Spencer Leadership Centre in and resettlement on behalf of workshops for parish leaders, St. Catharines, has written The London, Ont. For more details the diocese for many years, especially those new to their Living Diet: A Christian Journey and to register, email capnm. beginning on the board of what positions. The workshops are to Joyful Eating, a new book [email protected]. for churchwardens, deputy that offers a hopeful perspective was then called the Working churchwardens, parish on how to understand our Group on Refugee Resettlement administrators, treasurers, relationship with the food we eat ACW holds annual in 1996, and becoming executive administrative staff and clergy. and the bodies in which we live. general meeting director in 1998. “Those of us who have been involved in The purpose of the workshops In The Living Diet, she focuses The diocesan Anglican Church refugee sponsorship either is to provide parish leaders with on how the teachings of Jesus Women’s annual general in diocese or through our the information, resources and offer a different perspective meeting and luncheon will be home parishes can attest to support needed to help them on healthy bodies and healthy held on April 27 at St. Timothy, Ian’s passion and dedication do their jobs. Two workshops food, rooted in eating as an act Agincourt with guest speaker to this work, and how well were held on March 23. Two of relationship. “We know the Alexandra Shimo, author of we are.” The Living Diet will he has equipped parishes more workshops will be held on aphorism, ‘You are what you Invisible North: Life Lessons be published on April 17. throughout our diocese to live April 6, the first at St. John, East eat,’” she says. “But Jesus also from a Troubled Reserve. out Christ’s call to ‘welcome the Orangeville in the morning and proclaims that we are how we All are invited. Tickets are stranger,’” says Elin Goulden, the second at Christ Church, eat. How we eat communicates Parish nurses invited $35. For more information, the diocese’s Social Justice Brampton in the afternoon. much about what we value, to education day call 416-363-0018 or email and Advocacy consultant. For more information, visit who we value, and indeed who The Canadian Association [email protected]. The Diocese is on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. To connect, visit www.toronto.anglican.ca April 2019 AnglicanClassifieds 11

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Sunday of the Passion (Palm “Folks who just want to come and the problems,” he says. “My intent Sunday) Pastoral Counsellor listen themselves, people who want is really about saying, how do we FOR APRIL 15. Monday in Holy Week to be able to voice their own opinions actually fill the space with all sorts 1. St. John, Rosedale 16. Tuesday in Holy Week Registered and insights. Everybody,” he says. of opportunities and words that are 2. St. Luke, Burnt River 17. Wednesday in Holy Week The town halls will also give lay going to help us move forward?” 3. St. Margaret, Wilberforce 18. Maundy Thursday Psychotherapist people the opportunity to receive Those planning to attend the town 4. St. Paul, Beaverton 19. Good Friday encouragement and insights from hall meetings are asked to register 5. St. Paul, Lindsay 20. Holy Saturday Anglicans in other parishes. “I hope through the diocesan website, www. 6. St. Paul, Minden 21. Easter Day that they walk away with a sense toronto.anglican.ca. 7. The Religious Communities of the 22. St. George by the Grange, Toronto Diocese: SSJD & OHC 23. St. Hilda, Fairbank 8.  Provincial Synod Council of the 24. The Fresh Start Program Ecclesiastical Province of Ontario 25. Jeremiah Community, Toronto IN MOTION with the permission of their 9. St. Peter, Maple Lake 26. St. John, West Toronto Susan E. Haig bishop may apply through the 27. St. Martin in-the-Fields, Toronto LL.B., M.Div. 10. The Chapel of St. James, West Brock Appointments Diocesan Executive Assistant, 28. Parkdale-West Toronto Deanery 11. St. Anne, Toronto • The Rev. Murray McColl, Mrs. Mary Conliffe. 29. St. Mary and St. Martha, Toronto 12. St. Chad, Toronto 110 Eglinton Ave. W., Suite 303D Interim Priest-in-Charge, the 30. Diocesan Regional Deans 13. Epiphany and St. Mark, Parkdale Toronto, ON M4R 1A3 Parish of Apsley, Jan. 1. First Phase - Parish Selection • The Rev. Alison Hari-Singh, Committee in Formation Assistant Curate, St. Martin (not yet receiving names): LOOKING AHEAD Street and Avenue Road, Toronto. 416.605.3588 in-the-Fields, Toronto, Feb. 1. • Bishop Strachan School APRIL 27 - Healey Willan Singers • The Rev. Canon Barbara Chaplaincy To submit items for Looking Ahead, present Reimagined, music rear- APRIL 13 - Spring rummage sale, Hammond, Interim Priest-in- • Christ Church, Stouffville email [email protected]. ranged for women’s ensemble, 8:30 a.m. to noon, Grace Church, Charge, St. Paul, Newmarket, • St. Margaret in-the-Pines, The deadline for the May issue featuring Mozart’s Missa Brevis in 19 Parkway Ave., Markham. House- Feb. 5. Toronto is April 1. Parishes can also pro- C “Spatzenmesse” with chamber hold items, clothing, linens, books • The Rev. Leigh Kern, Coordi- • St. Martin, Bay Ridges mote their events on the diocese’s orchestra, 8 p.m., St. Martin in-the- and toys. nator of Indigenous Ministries • Parish of Fenelon Falls website Calendar at www.toronto. Fields, 151 Glenlake Ave., Toronto. MAY 4 – Spring market bazaar, 9 a.m. and Reconciliation Animator, anglican.ca. Tickets available at the door: $25 for to 3 p.m., St. Thomas, Brooklin. March 1. Second Phase - Parish Selection adults, $20 for students and seniors. MAY 4 - Daffodil tea, 1:30-3:30 p.m., • The Rev. Molly Finlay, Associ- Committee (receiving names via APRIL 28 - The St. Peter’s Handbell St. John the Baptist, Norway, 470 ate Priest, Christ Church, Deer Area Bishop): Music & Worship Choir presents its spring concert Woodbine Ave., Toronto. Enjoy a Park, May 1. • Redeemer, Bloor St. at St. Peter, Erindale, 3041 Missis- beautiful tea, white elephant sale, • Mr. Orvin Lao, Assistant Cu- • St. Andrew by-the-Lake MARCH 30 - Voices Chamber Choir sauga Rd., just north of Dundas prizes, books and bake sale. Tickets rate, Trinity East, May 1. (Half Time), presents A Journey of Faith, music Street, at 4 p.m. Also performing are are $5 at the door. • Mr. Benjamin Gillard, Assis- from Ash Wednesday to Good Fri- the Ontario Male Chorus and the MAY 5 - Art fair and bake sale in the tant Curate, St. John the Bap- Third Phase - (no longer day, featuring Theodore Dubois’s Boys in B. Donations in the $10-$20 garden, 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., St. tist, Norway and St. Monica, receiving names): The Seven Last Words of Christ, 8 range would be appreciated and put Martin in-the-Fields, 151 Glenlake Toronto, May 1. • St. James Cathedral p.m., St. Martin in-the-Fields, 151 to good use to provide more music. Ave., Toronto, in support of the • The Rev. Lucia Lloyd, Priest- Glenlake Ave., Toronto. Tickets MAY 5 - “Car Karaoke Classics” fea- Parkdale Activity and Recreation in-Charge, St. John, Bowman- Ordinations available at the door: $20 for adults, turing handbell ringers, band, choir Centre’s music program. The centre ville, May 1. • Elizabeth Cummings was $15 for students and seniors. and audience participation, 2 p.m., provides services to community ordained a Deacon at St. Ste- MARCH 31 - Rock Eucharist: The Mu- St. John, York Mills, 19 Don Ridge members who may be dealing with Area Bishop’s Direct phen in-the-Fields, Toronto on sic of Imagine Dragons, 7 p.m., Dr., Toronto. Proceeds aid Sleeping issues such as homelessness, ad- Appointment Process March 3. Church of the Redeemer, Bloor Children Around the World and St. diction, mental health and poverty. • St. Hilda, Fairbank • The Rev. Johanna Pak will Street and Avenue Road, Toronto. John’s. Tickets for adults are $15; • St. John, West Toronto be ordained a Priest at St. APRIL 3-MAY 29 - Kingsway Organ Re- children, $5. Call 416-225-6611, visit • St. Peter, Oshawa Timothy, Agincourt on April 7 cital Series, 12:30-1:15 p.m. on select www.sjym.ca or email musicfest@ Workshops & Gatherings at 4:30 p.m. Wednesdays, All Saints, Kingsway, sjym.ca. Vacant Incumbencies 2850 Bloor St. W., Toronto. April JUNE 8 - Voices Chamber Choir pre- APRIL 27 - Spring fair, barbecue, Clergy from outside the diocese 3, Thomas Fitches; April 17, John sents Handel and Haydn, music baking, books, kids’ activities on Laing; May 1, Andrew Adair; May by Michael and Joseph Haydn, the green and more, 11 a.m. to 2 15, Mark Himmelman; May 29, featuring Handel’s Four Corona- p.m., St. Cuthbert, 1399 Bayview 7 p.m. Tickets are $125 per person clergy attend for approximately two Richard Spotts. tion Anthems, 8 p.m., St. Martin Ave., Toronto. (VISA accepted). All seats reserved hours on the Saturday afternoon. For APRIL 14-21 - Holy week services at in-the-Fields, 151 Glenlake Ave., MAY 4 – “Saturday Night at the Mov- (none at door). For tickets, call the registration information, contact the St. Olave, Swansea, Bloor Street Toronto. Tickets available at the ies,” accompanied by featured or- church office at 416-283-1844. Rev. Jo-Anne Billinger at j.billinger@ and Windermere Avenue, Toronto. door: $20 for adults, $15 for students ganist Thomas Gonder, 7:30 p.m., MAY 24-26 - Lay Anointers Training rogers.com. Visit www.stolaves.ca. and seniors St. Matthew, Islington, 3962 Bloor Weekend offered by the diocese’s JUNE 19 – Strawberry social, 2-4 p.m. APRIL 14 - The choristers of St. Peter, St. W., Etobicoke. Admission $10 at Bishop’s Committee on Healing, 7 and 6-8 p.m., St. John the Evangelist, Erindale present a concert featur- the door. Refreshments provided. p.m. on May 24 to 1 p.m. on May 26, 99 Brock St., Peterborough. This ing John Stainer’s Crucifixion on Sales MAY 11 - St. Dunstan of Canterbury’s St. John’s Convent of the Sisterhood event supports the many outreach Palm Sunday at 7 p.m. The church 35th anniversary celebration at of St. John the Divine, 233 Cummer projects contributed to each year. In is located at 3041 Mississauga Rd., APRIL 6 – Spring rummage sale, 9 Deer Creek Golf and Banquet Facil- Ave., North York. This training week- addition to strawberries, cake and just north of Dundas Street. Admis- a.m. to 12 noon, Holy Trinity, 140 ity, 2700 Audley Rd., Ajax, featuring end is for individuals recommended ice cream, there will be music from sion $20. Brooke St., Thornhill. Clothing, Toronto All-Star Big Band, enter- by their clergy to be trained and John Earnshaw at the piano in the APRIL 14 - Bach vespers, 7 p.m., linens, household items, games, tainment and dancing. Cash bar equipped for the ministry of lay afternoon and the Peterborough Church of the Redeemer, Bloor toys and jewelry. Call 905-889-5931. and cocktails at 6 p.m., dinner at anointing in the parish. Supervising Concert Band in the evening. 12 TheAnglican PARISH NEWS April 2019

SNOW NIGHT Youngsters and leaders in York-Simcoe take part in an fun evening of snow tubing at Snow Valley Resort in Barrie, followed by a sleepover in the sanctuary at St. Paul, Innisfil. About 50 youth and leaders took part. PHOTOS BY NANCY HANNAH

HAPPY NEW YEAR The Rev. Canon Philip Der (far left), incumbent of St. Christopher, Richmond Hill, stands with the Toronto Si-Zhu Chinese Music Ensemble during the church’s Chinese New Year celebration on Feb. 16. About 70 people took part in the celebration, which included traditional games and entertainment. PHOTO COURTESY OF ST. CHRISTOPHER’S

WELCOME All Saints Church-Community Centre, Toronto welcomes its new priest-in- charge, the Rev. Dr. Alison Falby, at a Celebration of New Ministry service on Feb. 24. PHOTO BY EUGENE FARRUGIA

WARM HEARTS Walkers gather at St. Barnabas, Chester during the “Coldest Night of the Year Walk” on Feb. 23. The walk, held at 131 locations across Canada, raised money for local agencies that provide services to the homeless, the lonely or the needy. FAMILY FRIENDLY More than 100 walkers set off from the church at 5:15 pm.; most walked the 5 km route along Danforth Avenue while The Rev. Christopher Dow, the new priest-in-charge of St. James, Caledon others walk 10 km. Funds from the walk went to Kennedy House Services in Toronto, which supports youth who find East, his wife Amy Dow and their children join Bishop Jenny Andison at his themselves in need of a place to sleep or a meal. Next year’s walk will be held on Feb. 22. PHOTO BY HELEN TAYLOR Celebration of New Ministry at St. James on Feb. 24. PHOTO COURTESY OF ST. JAMES

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