Saskatchewan anglican The newspaper of the Dioceses of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon and Qu’Appelle • A Section of the Anglican Journal • October 2019 St. Mary, Regina to sponsor South Sudan refugees

By Rev. Nathaniel Deng Mayen

REGINA — St. Mary the Virgin Anglican Church is sponsoring a South Sudanese family of six, who currently live in a Ugandan refugee camp. In order to make this possible, the church needs to raise $9,000 more before the end of this year, as well as $18,000 next year, before the family arrives in Canada. St. Mary’s asks friends and Recording the miracles of Jesus congregations in the Diocese On Oct. 18, Christians around the world celebrate author, including the earliest history of the Church. of Qu’Appelle to support the feast of St. Luke, the physician and companion of Ancient traditions also acknowledge Luke as the this work through prayers St. Paul whose gospel preserved the most extensive founder of Christian iconography, making him a and through the following biography of Jesus Christ. St. Luke wrote a greater patron of artists as well as doctors and other medical fundraising options: volume of the New Testament than any other single caregivers. Photo by Renata Sedmakova/Shutterstock * Direct donations to St. Mary Anglican Church, with a memo line “South Sudanese College announces some new additions Family Sponsorship.” Please mail cheques to St. Mary the Virgin Anglican Church, Submitted He completed a Ph.D. 3337 – 15th Ave. Regina, Sask., at McMaster Divinity S4T 1T3. SASKATOON — The College, and has taught * Attend the South College of Emmanuel & or tutored classes at Sudanese Food Fair – a St Chad is welcoming two McMaster, Horizon fundraiser to be held Oct. 26 new academic staff this College, Providence from 4 to 7 p.m. in St. Mary’s fall. Seminary, and Emmanuel upper hall. The Rev. Dr. Trish & St Chad. Meals, ready to be McCarthy will offer In addition to their taken home to enjoy, will courses in pastoral teaching duties, the new be prepared by the South education, while Dr. Adam faculty will take on other Sudanese people in Regina, Wright will teach New roles on behalf of the in support of the family in the Testament studies. college. McCarthy will refugee camp. Dr. McCarthy is a parish co-ordinate field education * Donate cans and bottles priest with 27 years’ and internships, while – St. Mary’s will collect cans experience in the dioceses Rev. Dr. Trish McCarthy Dr. Adam Wright Wright will work on com- and bottle to recycle. of Calgary and Qu’Appelle. munications and student Regina residents may She has a doctor of recruitment. contact Amanda Hayward ministry degree in spiritual direction, Dr. Wright is a New The college is looking (306-584-1590), Elizabeth Deng pastoral care and spiritu- chaplaincy, youth and Testament scholar with a forward to the new (639-571-0149), or Nathaniel ality from the University of inter-cultural work, along focus on Greek and Roman interests and new energy Deng Mayen (306-716-6380) for the South (Sewanee). with service as an area influences on the New each of them will bring to a flyer about the recycling Her ministries include archdeacon. Testament. our learning community. Continued on page 4

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The Bishop's Corner Who are you and what's your message?

By the Right Rev. Chris Harper and have marvelled in the calling prophet of hope, despite the Bishop of Saskatoon of his ministry. challenges, persecution, and threats A prophet who was counted because of his calling and nowing who you are and among the major prophets in the proclamation of God’s word and to what you have been Bible, but yet was reluctant in correction (cf. Jer. 15:20). His mes- Kcalled to are vitally im- his calling, because his message sage also contained hope, realised in portant. This is especially so in from God was one that the Nation the mercy and knowledge of God. a world that asks all to conform of Israel did not want to hear. A God who would relent and and run in the same direction, Jeremiah was called of God and change, to again reach out and regardless of the full knowledge “was known from the womb” (cf embrace the children of creation, if of knowing what we are running Jer.1:5); God knew the messenger they, but again, walked in truth and to and from. Jeremiah and knew who was to their identity and calling. Knowing yourself, your iden- be sent. What do we as Anglicans tity and calling, are a small start As a people of God, we too proclaim in our world of so many in the right direction — with an undermine the known calling of voices? What do we stand for? What addendum: prayerfully and hope- God before us. message do we bring forth in our fully under the voice and guid- We diminish the abilities and ministry and calling of today? ance of God Almighty. ministry set before us, while we Do we know who we are and what In November I come to the lose the voice of God in the rush message we proclaim before the one-year anniversary of my and the roar of the world around world? Is it enough to live out and consecration as the 13th bishop of to be. us. call it Our Faith? What does it mean Saskatoon, so this means I come to So, what does it mean to be an How often we, as a people of God, to be a child of God/Christian/ a time of reflection and examina- Anglican in the world around us think and believe that we know Anglican? tion of ministry, while marvelling at today? Do we as a people of faith all that God has set before us and Do you know who you are, what the calling of God our Creator, who stand and profess what we desire, or called us to, and then stand in pain, you are and to what you have been knows us so much better than we do do we heed the voice and call of God anger and confusion when it does called to? ourselves. Almighty? not play out the way we expect it to. Are you bold enough to believe, Our identity and faith lived out Lately Tracy and I have been To seek God is to open ourselves to live it out before others and in the world around us mean we are reading and meditating over the something better than the world of proclaim it in all you say and do? seen and acknowledged for being Prophet Jeremiah also known as the ourselves. May God bless you in your who we are and what we were meant “Weeping Prophet” (c.627-c.586 BC), Jeremiah was also known as a ministry. King's College kids enjoy Northern Saskatchewan

By Mary Brown “Salve Regina” that is a Gregorian chant, a hymn to PRINCE ALBERT — Once Mary. Karis Tees, a music again students from King’s scholar, coached the group College in Halifax, Nova earlier in the day. It was Scotia have come to the hard to believe they had not Diocese of Saskatchewan. been doing this every day. This year 10 young people On their last day in the arrived in early July. They diocese the students partici- stayed at the residence at pated in a sung Eucharist SIAST in Prince Albert and — with incense and medita- two cars were rented for tion — commemorating their travels. the Dormition of Our Lady. Some of them attended Both of our new deacons a gathering in Stanley also attended the service. Mission where they were Jordan Draper actually fed walleye and moose stew sang the Gospel, which I among other delicacies. think would be very hard to They enjoyed a boat ride to do. He did a good job. Katey Holy Trinity Church and a Weatherby preached a very great day visiting with the powerful sermon on the community. meaning of death. The ones that didn’t Hanging out on the steps of St. Alban's Cathedral in Prince Albert are students from King's She had just returned go to Stanley Mission College in Nova Scotia, including: Will Barton, Allan Rempel, Nathan Ferguson, Karis Tees, from Nova Scotia, where conducted a Vacation Bible Katy Weatherly, Cameron Lowe, Apolonnia Perri, Joe Blackwood, Benjamin von Bredow and she had gone home to attend School (VBS) session at St. Helen Hillis. Photo by Mary Brown the funerals of her friend’s George’s Church in Prince parents, both of whom had Albert. The topics for the VBS James Smith Reserve plus hour later than it did. When died in an accident. There were 40 kids in lessons were the study of did VBS where more than I arrived half an hour late Both of these services attendance and a great time the Lord’s Prayer and the 20 were in attendance. at the church, everyone was had an aura of reverence was had by all. Another Apostles Creed. I met them when I went up at the front in the choir and holiness that were very successful session Other VBS classes were to St. Alban’s Cathedral for benches. There were no overwhelming. The combi- was held at the Church held in Arborfield, Birch a service of Compline, my lights on, just 10 lit candles nation of beautiful singing of the Good Shepherd in Hills and Muskoday. They favourite. Unfortunately, I held by the young people and genuine camaraderie Cumberland House with 30 also helped build a new deck missed the service because from Nova Scotia. It was so stays with you. students. on St. Steven’s Church on I thought it started half an moving, they were singing Continued on page 4 4 The Saskatchewan Anglican October 2019 ... St. Mary, Regina to sponsor Create your legacy There are more ways to give than writing a cheque. The South Anglican Foundation of Canada has developed a new and Sudan creative booklet to explore tax-efficient options for giving. refugees

Continued from page 1 project, or for more information on pick up of bottles and cans. Welcoming and loving www.anglicanfoundation.org strangers is a precious gift from the Lord, our God (Leviticus 19: 33-34). For more information about the sponsor- ... King's College kids enjoy Saskatchewan ship, contact Rev. Nathaniel Athian Deng Continued from page 3 brought with them this same veneration. Mayen, chair of the Maybe because both Bishop Anthony Burton and This would explain why these defvout young Refugee Sponsorship Bishop Michael Hawkins attended King’s College, I people are drawn to the Diocese of Saskatchewan. Committee, by email at found that the diocese as a whole encouraged this I expect they have made a difference in the nadeathiand@gmail. same sensation. It would be evident on days when places they visited this summer, but also that com (preferred) or phone all the clergy would meet at the synod office. visiting us will have made a lasting impression on 306-716-6380. Many of the clergy also attended King’s and they them.

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Saskatchewan Anglican on- For more information or to tution and Canons, please note that and bookkeeper will be stepping line! Did you know that you can register please contact Mercedes the next triennial ordinary session down at the end of 2019. read current and past issues of the Montgomery at 306-374-5182, at of the Diocesan Synod of the Diocese They are hoping to have these Saskatchewan Anglican online at [email protected] or Sandra of Saskatoon will be held in St. Mat- positions filled by the end of the cur- https://issuu.com/thesaskatchewa- at 306-373-5182, or [email protected]. thew’s Anglican Church, 135-109th rent calendar year. As these are two nanglican or on Facebook at www. Registration fee for full weekend: Street West, Saskatoon from Oct. 3 different positions, one person may facebook.com/saskatchewanan- $35. (Registration for Friday evening to 5, Saskatoon. assume the responsibility for both, glican or the Diocese of Saskatoon only is $10). Registration deadline is Preliminary schedule is Oct. 3, or they can be taken on separately website at www.anglicandiocesesas- Oct. 7 (please see poster elsewhere at 4 p.m. registration followed by by two persons. The duties for each katoon.com/saskanglican? in this issue). opening Eucharist, supper and first position are available from the ca- session of business. Oct. 4, all day; thedral office. g What is our bishop up to? g Afternoon Tea at Christ Oct. 5, synod ends at 3 p.m. For more If, after reading the description of Check out the Bishop’s Calendar Church: Christ Church, Saskatoon information visit www.anglican- duties, you think you may be inter- on the redesigned, new and im- will be celebrating the 65th anni- diocesesaskatoon; anglicansynod@ ested in assisting them, by taking proved diocesan website. versary of the laying of the corner- sasktel.net or 306-244-5651. on one or both positions, please stone of its present church with an prayerfully consider this oppor- g Annual Fall Fowl Supper afternoon tea on Saturday, Sept. 28. Appointments, tunity to assist the cathedral in at St. Martin’s, Pike Lake: The The tea will have two sittings, one resignations, etc. this way and speak to either their Parish of St. Martin’s in the Fields, at 1 p.m. and the other at 3:30 p.m. People’s Warden (Senos Timon), Pike Lake will hold its annual fowl Tickets are $25 per person and $15 g The Rev. Trish McCarthy their Deputy People’s Warden (Darc- supper with its single-sitting begin- per takeaway box. was appointed Aug. 1 to work one- ey Anton) or Dean Scott, or call the ning at 5:30 p.m., on Sunday, Sept. Proceeds will be used for the Par- quarter time as the co-ordinator of cathedral cffice at 306-242-5146. 29, at the Pike Lake Community ish Roof Fund. For more informa- the Locally Raised Clergy Program Hall. Tickets are: Adults $20, kids tion please contact Julia McDougall and to do pulpit supply, while she Deadline six to 12: $10 and pre-school: $5. at 306-657-4089 or flyingcamel@ continues her work at the College of To be included in a timely manner, To reserve your tickets please call shaw.ca. Emmanuel & St. Chad. McCarthy brief notices should be sent to the Nancy at 306-242-2473 or Cheryl at is from the Saskatchewan Gateway Associate Editor by e-mail or “snail 306-934-4852 (please also see notice g Celtic Evening Service in Parish, Moosomin in the Diocese of mail” by the last week of the month, elsewhere in this issue). Saskatoon: The Celtic Evening Qu’Appelle. two months before the month in which Eucharist Service continues in its insertion is desired (for example, g Lutheran-Anglican Women’s third year at St. George’s Anglican g Volunteer treasurer and December submissions will be in the Retreat: “We Journey Together,” Church, 624 Ave. I South, Saskatoon. bookkeeper positions available: February issue). the Lutheran-Anglican Women’s Re- Services are held every Tuesday The vestry of the Cathedral of St. Detailed and longer texts treat for the autumn of 2019 will be night at 7 p.m. John the Evangelist, Saskatoon, of upcoming events will not held on Friday, Oct. 18 and Saturday, is now searching for a volunteer be included here, but should space Oct. 19 at St. John the Evangelist g Synod 2019 is coming: In ac- treasurer and bookkeeper for the allow, could be the subject of article Anglican Cathedral, Saskatoon. cordance with the diocesan Consti- cathedral. Their current treasurer and notices elsewhere in the paper. October 2019 The Saskatchewan Anglican 5 New deacons told to become servants of others By Mary Brown

PRINCE ALBERT —David Butorac and Jordan Draper were ordained as deacons in the Diocese of Saskatch- ewan on Ascension Day on May 30. Both of these men came to the diocese to discern their vocations in ministry. They chose to be Anglican priests and each has a full- time position in a parish. Draper will be the dea- con in St. Mary’s Church, Birch Hills, St. George’s, Kinistino, and St. James in Muskoday. Butorac will be the deacon and curate at St. Alban’s Cathedral in Prince Albert. The ordination was held in St. Mary’s Church in Birch Hills with a full The two new deacons gather with some friends. In the back are Rev. Norbert Haukenfrers and Rev. Ranall church. Due to their past Ingalls, while in front are Deacon David Butorac, Rev. Gary Thorne and Deacon Jordan Draper. experiences in previous Photos by Mary Brown summers there were people from across the diocese ticular way. To serve as a in attendance, including deacon in the church of God from Arborfield, Stanley is to be transformed by the Mission, St. David and St. renewing of your mind, to Albans. put on the mind of Christ. Jane Neish from the Empty yourself, become Northwest Territories, via obedient, take on the form Nova Scotia, was a good of a servant and in prayer friend of both deacons and seek your humiliation. made the trip to see them The ministry of the ordained. deacon is that of Christ The Rev. Dr. Norbert Himself. Haukenfrers placed the As the first deacon Ste- stole on Butorac and the phen was also the first mar- Rev. Renal, the chaplain tyr of the church, so the at King’s College, placed deaconate is a daily mar- the stole on Draper. The tyrdom. It is a daily dying Rev. Gary Thorne, former to self and living to Christ. principal at King’s College, Without the diaconate, the preached at the service. priesthood and episcopacy He began his sermon cease to be Christ-like min- Priscilla Joseph presents new Deacon David Butorac with a beaded cross from St. with the lesson for Ascen- istries. Alban's Cathedral in Prince Albert, after the ordination. sion Day, Acts 1:1 — But Rev. Thorne’s final ye shall receive power after words to the deacons were that the Holy Spirit is come when you go where it hurts, upon you; and ye shall be enter into the places of witnesses unto me, both in pain, share in brokenness, Jerusalem, and in all Ju- fear, confusion and an- dea, and unto the uttermost guish; cry out with those in part of the earth. And when misery; mourn with those Jesus had spoken these who are lonely; weep with things, while they beheld, he those in tears; when you was taken up, and a cloud are weak with the weak, received him out of their and powerless with the sight. powerless. He told Draper and When you wash the feet Butorac that this night the of the broken-hearted, may Holy Spirit would come they see Jesus. upon them and they would If the deacons take to receive power. But what heart this powerful mes- kind of power? sage, lucky are the people The power to serve, to to whom they will minister. embrace the brokenheart- Both men have had a ed, to live in solidarity with very busy summer and are the poor, the persecuted, preparing for their ordina- the misunderstood and tion to the priesthood on those who are suffering. Friday, Oct. 18 at 7 p.m. A deacon in the church in St. Alban’s Cathedral of God serves in a par- Church. 6 The Saskatchewan Anglican October 2019

D I O C E S E O F S A S K A T C H E W A N D I O C E S E O F Q U ’ A P P E L L E Ordinations to priesthood set for mid-October Former g The diocese will be g The fall clergy re- John’s, Nipawin and people have the funeral hosting the Synod of the treat will be Oct. 16 to Church of the Ascen- liturgy all set out for Province of Rupert’s 18 in Muenster. sion, Arborfield will the priest to administer. church Land in May 2021. need our prayers as To Rev. Eyad’s sur- Anyone interested g On Oct. 18 at 7 p.m. their selection com- prise, the whole service buildings in serving on the local Jordan Draper and mittee looks for a new was ready, down to the arrangements commit- David Butorac will be priest. readings, hymns and tee and/or volunteering ordained to the priest- even the final blessing. closed with the synod please hood in St. Alban’s g Nick Bilyk, lay Bilyk leaves to mourn contact the Synod Of- Cathedral. reader and Order of Sas- his five sons and their and sold fice. katchewan member, died families and his many g The Parish of St. on May 18. Not many friends.

g On Sept. 1, Rev. Dell Bornowsky took on part-time responsibility as retired associate priest with Plain and Valley Parish (All Saints, Lumsden; St. Nicholas, Kennell; and All Saints, Pense).

g Rev. Mark Osborne has accepted a “house-for-duty” associate priest position with Big Country Parish. In other parish news, Big Country requested the disestablishment of the congregation of St. Mary, Kindersley. The bishop and diocesan council have consented, and the rectory and church building in Kindersley were listed for sale in September. Holy Cross, Eston, is now the main focus and site for worship in the parish.

g St. George, Canora, was deconsecrated on Aug. 14. The former congregation along with Archdeacon Catherine Harper, regional dean Pastor Kim Sherwin and Rev. Nancy Brunt attended the service of deconsecration. The church building and hall are now sold.

g Amanda Sather Page has left the position of finance officer for the Diocese of Qu’Appelle. An outside company has been con- tracted to do bookkeeping for the diocese. October 2019 The Saskatchewan Anglican 7 Homegrown priest on the move to New Brunswick

By Mary Brown Church in Nipawin. He was ordained as a priest the PRINCE ALBERT — following spring. Jeremy Boehr has always On Oct. 20, 2015, they lived in Saskatchewan. had their first child, His home parish was Soren — named after Soren St. Christopher’s in Kierkegard. Christopher Lake. When he According to Google realized he had a calling to Kierkegard was a Danish the ministry he enrolled in philosopher, theologian, Wycliffe College in Toronto. poet, social critic and This is where he met his religious author who is wife Jane. widely considered to be the They would probably first existentialist philoso- have never met as Jane is pher. from New Brunswick. Soren Boehr is just a Upon graduation in 2014 sweet little boy! Their they married, and in the daughter Mira was born fall moved to Saskatchewan on Sept. 18, 2017; her name to the parish of St. John in means peace. Nipawin. In between having their Jane and Rev. Jeremy Boehr with their children Mira and Soren. Boehr was ordained children Jane, with her Photo by Mary Brown as a deacon in St. John’s degree in early childhood development, first worked at a day care in Nipawin. She then was a journalist for the Nipawin Journal and finally an educational assistant at Central Park Elementary in Nipawin. Boehr ministers to the parish of St. John, Nipawin and also the Church of the Ascension in Arborfield. He is a member of the senate for the University of Emmanuel and St. Chad, WOW! secretary on the Constitu- tion and Canon committee for the Diocese of Saskatch- for ewan, and responded to the bishop’s charge at the last 2 1 Batteries Diocesan Synod. In his parish he enjoys religious education and teaching and led Lenten and Advent seminars. He also gave a theological talk at the King Memorial lecture evening this year for the Nipawin Bible College. On Oct. 1, Jeremy and Jane and their children will be moving to New Brunswick where Jane’s parents and two sisters live. Jeremy’s parents and sister live in Saskatchewan, so there is probably a possibility we will see them again. We wish them all the best in the future.

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Book review 'Meghan's Beads' a true story told by a heartbroken mother

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SASKATOON — A packed St. George’s Church celebrated the five-year incumbency of the Rev. Emily Carr and her impending departure from the parish with a service of baptism of two infants, a Eucharist service and a potluck luncheon. More than 80 people attended the services and luncheon. Emily’s time at St. George’s has been marked by strong positive changes in the parish, as it reached out to embrace the neighbourhood, community groups and the Indigenous community. A picture of the head table at the farewell potluck luncheon held for the Rev. Emily Carr on Aug. 18, at St. Emily leaves St. George’s George’s, Saskatoon. Photos by Rosemarie Matthews to take up a new position in outreach work with STR8-UP 10,000 Little Steps to Healing, Inc., Saskatoon. The festivities included the cutting and the sharing of three cakes decorated for — and in celebration of — Emily’s time in the parish and the love of the parish for Emily and her family. After the farewell service and during the potluck luncheon that Emily’s work at St. followed the service, the Rev. George’s will be continued Denise McCafferty (far right), the as a team ministry consist- Indigenous deacon at St. Georges, ing of the Indigenous presented Emily, standing with her deacon, honorary priests, spouse Rebecca and their daughter lay readers and assistants, Bridgett, with a star blanket and and others who have helped an eagle feather, and Rebecca with during her time here. carved Mexican onyx figurines.

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Learning more about between our Anglican pain and anguish inflicted empowering Indigenous sion we committed to that the Church and Church of Canada, the U.S. on LGBTQ2S+ people, on church leaders to lead in morning, we were being its people Episcopal Church, and members of the General ways that are healthy for asked to do the same in the Evangelical Lutheran Synod, across the Church, and in line with Indige- the evening: We had the By Wendy Godfrey Churches in Canada and and in the world. nous culture and practice. chance to overcome long- Diocese of Qu'Appelle in the U.S. The canon wasn’t Bishop Mark McDon- held beliefs and coura- Many resolutions were changed, but should be ald was made archbishop, geously prove that we have eneral Synod 2019 passed almost unanimous- noted, that the original equal in rank and stand- the capacity to reinterpret came to an end on ly. But on July 12, it was a canon does not prohibit ing with all other metro- historically held theologi- GJuly 16. I still find different story. Emotions same-sex marriage. The politans. The important cal perspectives and hurt- myself going over what we ran high on both sides of decision to accept same- passing of this motion ful practices in order to saw and heard during our the vote as many spoke sex marriage will be de- brings historically unjust overcome our biases. time in Vancouver. It was a passionately both for and termined at the diocesan Church practice in line In doing so, we were week filled with emotions; against a motion to change level. with the United Nations invited to heal hurts we’ve highs and lows. the words of the marriage Overall, am I glad I got Declaration on the Rights inflicted on beloved mem- I think most will re- canon, which if passed to attend General Synod of Indigenous People. bers of the Church who member this synod for the would see the wording 2019? Oh yes! I wouldn’t It also paves the way for have been made to feel as vote on Canon XXI. I’ll changed to include same have missed this for any- a new and holier future if they are less than full talk about that later. But sex-marriage. thing! than that told by the and equal members of the first some of the positive, As the results of the troubled story we have Church. exciting things that hap- vote came in, wails could inhabited in the past. Looking forward, I pray pened. be heard from some as Overcoming long-held The resulting joy, sense that the Spirit continues Archbishop Fred Hiltz the realization set in. The beliefs and practices of relief and healing that to pull us ever deeper into offered an apology for motion failed. Many were stemmed from support the reconciling love that the cultural and spiri- devastated by the results, By Dean Mike Sinclair of this motion was over- knows no boundaries and tual harm the Anglican especially some of our Diocese of Qu’Appelle whelming, and one of the includes all in the full Church of Canada inflict- youths who visibly and vo- proudest moments I’ve had life of the shared Body of ed on Indigenous Peoples, cally supported the resolu- eneral Synod 2019 the privilege to be a part Christ. and representatives of tion. was a momentous of. the Anglican Council of Several left the room Gand memorable We did something Indigenous Peoples (ACIP) crying while others sat time. Some memories I monumental: We over- Certain moments were accepted as full vot- staring at the results pro- will cherish for my life- came long-held beliefs and defined Synod ing members of General jected on the large screen. time, while others will courageously proved that Synod. Whether you were for or need careful handling for we have the capacity to By Ruth Skinner I was sitting with one of against the vote, the sad- the poignancy and trou- reinterpret historically Diocese of Saskatoon those members and he was ness in the room was felt bled remembrance they held theological perspec- excited to get his voting by everyone. will bring. tives and hurtful practices was asked to give my device and be accepted Nearly 75 per cent of It is always an honour to in order to overcome our impressions of being as a full member! During the room was in favour of be able to attend this time- biases. Ia delegate at General the week he told me some the resolution, however it honoured grouping of the In doing so, we’ve con- Synod this year. It was of his story, of living in failed because it needed Anglican Church in all its tinued to heal hurts we’ve inspiring to get together the Arctic, and how these two-thirds majority in varied breadth, and doing inflicted on beloved mem- with many strangers from types of decisions were so each of the three houses of so is agreeing to take part bers of the Church who across the country, who important to him. laity, clergy and bishops. in the life of the Church at have been made to feel as are all passionate about We took a huge step in That was achieved in its most vulnerable. if they are less than pre- our Anglican Church of forming a self-determining the houses of laity and It is to agree to strive cious and equal members. Canada (ACoC). Indigenous Anglican clergy but in the House of together to seek the poten- The work of the eve- As a General Synod neo- Church. The title of arch- Bishops only 62 per cent tial to which God calls us, ning was the work on the phyte, I wasn’t quite sure bishop was bestowed voted yes, meaning there while holding in tension Marriage Canon, seeking what to expect, but knew upon National Indigenous would be no change. Our our togetherness and our to include same-gendered that this Synod in par- Bishop Mark MacDonald. Primate Fred Hiltz looked divisions. In that vulner- marriage in the Anglican ticular would make some Archbishop MacDonald on with sadness as he able state of striving, the Church. The vote failed significant decisions that now ranks with the Met- repeated a comment made Church sometimes over- to pass. The required would affect the future of ropolitans. The vote was earlier: “Our children are comes historical hurts and two-thirds in each of the our Church. nearly unanimous! crying.” brokenness. Sometimes, houses of laity, clergy, and As we convened in Van- I was lucky to get to I’ll never forget that or we allow them to continue. bishops was reached in couver, we had a very full hear Archbishop Mark his compassion for those In one of the biggest the houses of laity (80.9 schedule through which to deliver the homily during who were hurting. He roller-coasters of my per cent) and of clergy work. Most of our ple- the opening Eucharist, dismissed us, asking us to church life, I witnessed us (73.2 per cent) but was not nary sessions (everybody and joined in the fun when leave quietly. as the Church do both in reached in the House of meeting together) were he invited us to a Gospel As I left the hall, I saw the same 12-hour work- Bishops (62.2 per cent). comprised of agenda and Jamboree, filled with such people consoling one day. The joy of the morning’s legislative sessions. Dur- great music and dancing! another. Chaplains had Friday morning of celebration was replaced ing agenda sessions, On July 13 we gathered been put in place, ready General Synod saw us take by immediate, visible and delegates were informed of at Christ Church Cathe- to talk, console and be a amazing and spirit-led audible anguish for many the goings-on of the ACoC. dral and following the support to those who were steps forward in recon- as the ‘No’ votes of 14 People representing service of Holy Eucharist, obviously suffering. As I ciliation and healthy people overrode the ‘Yes’ many different areas of we began the process of reflect on that time, I real- relationship as the motion votes of 110. outreach, (e.g. Primate’s electing a new primate. It ize that although we have in support of Indigenous In the following days, World Relief and Devel- was exciting to be a part of our differences, we are all self-determination was we did our best to recover opment, Council of the this, starting with a field connected. passed by an overwhelm- a sense of togetherness North, etc.) gave presenta- of five candidates, narrow- When one hurts, we all ing majority. and of shared purpose. For tions on their work. Agen- ing it down to three and hurt. For the most part, In this motion, General many, this did not happen. da sessions also included then two. we are there for each other Synod removed barriers Statements were made, group discussions, wor- On the fourth ballet, the when things get hard. to the formation of a truly trying to address the rip in ship, and prayer. Right Rev. Linda Nicholls In the days following, Indigenous Church within our shared fabric. On the first day we had was elected our 14th Pri- bishops met continuously, the Anglican Church of We continued in the a workshop to facilitate mate – and the first women trying to work out what Canada. This motion for- work for which we gath- respectful communication, to take on the role! to do in this trying time. mally recognized the need ered, but we did so as a especially in anticipa- Great steps were taken Although they couldn’t to move from a colonial more broken body. tion of discussions sur- in other areas as well. A come to a unanimous model of being Church to My own sense was that rounding the Marriage resolution was passed to decision, they did offer a an affirming and pastoral following the important Canon. Legislative ses- recognize full communion letter of apology for the model, recognizing and work of healing and inclu- sions involved proposed October 2019 The Saskatchewan Anglican 13

... General Synod delegates reflect on events in Vancouver in July changes to the legal pa- dining room staff, with members meet between You can’t always get There were a lot of rameters that govern our whom they ended up pray- General Synods. what you want standing ovations. A lot. church. For Communion ing. Some evenings offered We also bid a fond and services we walked sev- This server said they a bit of a break from the By Rev. Gethin Edward gracious farewell to our eral blocks to the historic could sense the presence of gruelling schedule. We had Diocese of Saskatchewan outgoing Primate, Fred cathedral. God in the dining hall as a celebration to thank Pri- Hiltz, and welcomed Linda There were several the delegates ate there. mate Fred Hiltz, and wel- s hard as I try there Nicholls as his successor. defining moments during They said they had come Bishop Linda Nichols is no easy or obvi- Mainly we sat in ses- this General Synod. Outgo- never experienced that at as the new primate. An- Aous way to begin sion, we sang and prayed, ing Primate Fred Hiltz any other event at which other evening there was this article, so I will go we listened and clicked our gave a heartfelt apology to they’d worked. a Gospel Jamboree, with hard and be a little ob- voting clickers, we milled First Nations representa- Knowing how signifi- music lead by Archbishop scure instead, which is about, we drank lots and tives for spiritual harm cantly the outcome of the Mark MacDonald and probably a more accurate lots of coffee, we rang up inflicted by the ACoC, and Marriage Canon could some members of the very picture of what it was like bar tabs, we met in hushed First Nations people were effect the future of the talented music team. at GS2019, anyway. little cliques, looking over blessed with the affirma- church, I felt compelled On the final evening, The rooms and food our shoulders. tion of their right to self- to humble myself before the Diocese of New West- were excellent, along with I tried as hard as I could determination. the Lord, and pray that no minster hosted a closing the location, right in the to be in cliques on both National Indigenous person or group’s agenda banquet in a beautiful heart of the west end of ‘sides,’ which is extremely Bishop Mark MacDon- would supersede God’s in venue overlooking the Vancouver, and a five-min- tricky. And we Voted. You ald was made archbish- this matter. Fraser River. ute walk from the Cathe- know how that went. A lot op. Bishop Linda Nichols, I circled the hotel when While the week was dral where we elected a of people — mainly ‘lib- from the Diocese of Huron, I could, praying or singing packed with programming new Primate. erals’ — were exactly as was the first woman to (quietly!) once simply pray- and emotion, leaving many It was also good to see upset as one would have be elected primate of the ing “Thy will be done” delegates quite exhausted, many familiar faces and expected. ACoC. repeatedly, the whole way it was wonderful to meet friends, and to meet and Some people — mainly There were many around. I am trusting the fellow Anglicans from make new ones. It is a real ‘conservatives’ — were booths hosted by different outcome, and its effects on near and far, and to cel- encouragement to feel part exactly as relieved as one organizations affiliated the church, to God’s hands ebrate as God’s children, of such a large and diverse would have expected. No with the church, which as well. that which makes us one family. one was happy. Clearly were usually visited in Another job of General big family. That being said, it is from the view of the little snatches of time be- Synod is to elect rep- Thank you to those who equally difficult and pain- party in power (the ‘liber- fore and after meals. resentatives from each prayed us through the ful to belong to a family als’) things did not go as One person who was ecclesiastical province to preparation beforehand, of such profound division planned, and there was hosting a booth described serve on Council of Gen- and the week as it un- and disfunction, to the immediately talk, in the meeting one of the hotel’s eral Synod (CoGS). These folded. extent that proceedings form of motions on the on the floor of Synod were floor, to ensure things often confused and conten- don’t happen this way ever tious, and even downright again. embarrassing. Maybe let the bishops In spite of our endless have an advisory role, but talk about inclusion and not voting power, since openness, our conversa- they just seem to slow tions and conduct, at things down for the rest of meals and in hallways, us — not that this was said happened almost always in so many words, but you across party lines of could feel the winds blow- mutual suspicion, with ing. Cold, angry winds. very little room for kind- And then it was over. ness, concern, or genuine I felt genuinely bad curiosity in one and other. for the LGBTQ members Deep down it was all about who had suffered real The Vote, and who would heartache, especially the get what and who would be younger ones. I also pray made to suffer what. for miracles of healing and Of course, there were wisdom to prevail upon us, other important matters, as a whole church. chief among them the I do believe, hard and ongoing conversation with unwanted as it may be, our First Nations commu- that we have been given an nities, and their movement unexpected time of con- toward self-determination. tinuing to dwell together, As a man of Aboriginal of being family, in all its heritage myself, I take wretched human struggle, this to mean, among other for a few more years. things, the freedom to heal May we all have the on our own terms, and the courage to look beyond the right to be met at the table borders of our own frail as equals. and frugal hearts.

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with her own body, every in order to be the Body Transubstantiation revisited woman knows something of Christ in the world. about the mystery of We are changed. This is transforming ordinary the ultimate purpose of By the Rev. reported increas- and wine. But instead of food and drink into new Eucharist: to change us. Marie-Louise ing variance in discarding the notion of life: a profound Eucharistic We say Amen to the Ternier belief among transubstantiation, can we transformation, culminat- sacramental Body and Roman Catholics expand its meaning? ing in the great Eucharistic Blood of Christ, and to recent row on the Eucharist Is it possible to rescue sacrament of the Incarna- our own reality as Body in Roman is not unknown the term, infusing it with tion of God’s own Son of Christ. We say Amen to A Catholic to Anglicans. The fresh insight, so that it Jesus. letting go of anything that circles over Anglican large- comes alive anew for Have we really tapped would keep us from being the doctrine of tent ethos means today’s faithful? the sacramental signifi- the Body of Christ in our transubstantiation there exists the We speak of transubstan- cance of this glorious and world: had me reflect on entire spectrum tiation when referring to mysterious wonder of this aspect of the of Eucharistic ordinary food and drink, biological transubstantia- “Christ gives himself to Eucharist. understandings, from mere bread and wine, being tion called pregnancy? us both in the Word and in A survey by the Pew symbol to literal notions of transformed into the Body But in the end, what the Sacrament of the altar, Research Center revealed the Real Presence of Jesus and Blood of Jesus at the really needs to be “tran- to conform us to him. This that a significant majority in the bread and the wine. Eucharist. substantiated” is us. Every means to allow oneself to be of Catholics no longer To Roman Catholics this This is not as novel as it time we drink the cup of changed as we receive. Just believe the Catholic is most disconcerting; to sounds. Women engage in blessing that we bless, as the bread and wine are doctrine of transubstantia- Anglicans this is a fact of a type of biological “tran- we share in the Blood of converted into the Body and tion, i.e. that the bread and life. “Feed on Him in thy substantiation” every time Christ, thus committing Blood of Christ, those who wine in the Eucharist heart by faith with thanks- our bodies grow another ourselves to be poured out receive them with faith are actually undergo a giving,” says the Book of human being. The new life in love for others. transformed into a living permanent change into the Common Prayer. generated by the marital Every time we eat the Eucharist. Body and Blood of our Lord Some people argue we union is literally fed by Body of Christ, we are “You become the Body of Jesus Christ. should do away with the the mother’s own body and called to offer our own Christ. This is beautiful, From the very beginning term transubstantiation, blood. bodies in sacrificial love for very beautiful. … We of our formal ecumenical as its original and precise In her “Yes,” Mary the healing of the world. become what we receive!” dialogue, Anglicans meaning in philosophy is so became the first person The celebration of the (Pope Francis quoting St. and Roman Catholics little understood today. to offer to the world God’s Holy Eucharist has but one Augustine, March 21, 2018) have shared surprising Lutherans speak of holy body and blood major goal: to transform agreement on the Real consubstantiation, i.e. through the birth of her this motley crew of saints A longer version of this Presence of Christ in the the Body and Blood of son Jesus, our Messiah and and sinners into the Body article is posted on Marie- Eucharist, forming deep Christ are “truly and Lord. of Christ; transubstantia- Louise’s blog at https:// connective tissue between substantially present in, Through God’s gift of tion. graceatsixty.wordpress. our two traditions. with and under the forms” growing new life in her The Body of Christ com/2019/08/13/transub- On the other hand, the of consecrated bread womb and nourishing it receives the Body of Christ stantiation-revisited. Anglicans respond to hurricane destruction

By the Anglican Journal enced such a storm in the history of the common- hen Archdea- wealth of the Bahamas. con Keith Cart- The storm went up Wwright, arch- past 185 mph (298 km/h), deacon of the southern with gusts of 220 mph (354 Bahamas and the Turks km/h),” says Cartwright. and Caicos Islands, vis- The storm left as many ited Haiti in the wake of as 70,000 in need of imme- the 2010 earthquake, he diate humanitarian relief, thought he would never see according to Reuters. anything close to that level The death toll has risen of devastation again. to 50, and will likely con- But now, surveying the tinue to rise, as thousands damage in his own diocese of people remain missing. in the aftermath of Hur- “Everything was de- ricane Dorian, he sees stroyed, basically — we that catastrophe mirrored. have no food store, no gas “Everything has been deci- station, no bank…nothing mated,” he says. left,” he says. Cartwright likens the Anglican agencies have destruction to “if you were begun directing emergen- chewing something and cy funds to the islands in then you just spit it out. response. That’s how it looked. It was The Primate’s World Re- a horrific scene.” lief and Development Fund Classified as a Category (PWRDF), the Anglican 5 hurricane when it struck Church of Canada’s relief Grand Bahama and Abaco, agency, is receiving dona- Dorian was one of the tions and sending $20,000 most powerful Caribbean to the U.S.-based Episco- storms on record. pal Relief & Development “We have never experi- (ERD). October 2019 The Saskatchewan Anglican 15 Deacon makes intriguing church visits in England By Deacon Canon Michael Jackson

REGINA — A short trip to England in April/May of this year featured some in- triguing visits to churches, including the cathedral of Qu’Appelle’s companion Diocese of Lichfield. The main purpose of the trip was to attend the service and reception for members of the Queen’s personal order, the Royal Victorian Order — of which I am a Commander — hosted by Her Majesty at Windsor Castle every four years. I took advantage of the opportunity to attend services in Lichfield and Durham Cathedrals as well as in some “royal peculiars.” At Lichfield, my host At the Queen’s Chapel of the Savoy, Canon Michael Jackson (right) from Regina poses with Sir William Heseltine was the Rev. Frances from Australia, a former Private Secretary to the Queen, with Canon Peter Galloway, Chaplain of the Royal Wilson, diocesan director of Victorian Order, in the centre. Photos contributed ordinands, who had taken part in the international canon David Hunt, an Anglican-Roman Catholic- expert on its history. Ukrainian Catholic confer- I was struck by the lively ence on the diaconate held community outreach at both in Regina in 2018. cathedrals as well as their Driving with Frances worship. They are hubs of at what seemed like high activity – lectures, concerts, speeds in the left lane of civic occasions, services for narrow, crowded English organizations – as well as country roads was quite an being major tourist attrac- adventure! tions. I was privileged to serve Durham Cathedral has as deacon at the Sunday a special connection with Choral Eucharist in Durham University, where Lichfield Cathedral on April one of the canons, Simon 28. The presiding celebrant Oliver, is a professor of and preacher, Canon Pat theology. Church-going is Hawkins, and parishioners dropping in England, as warmly welcomed me. I felt elsewhere, but the cathe- right at home, because the drals appear to be bucking liturgy and the deacon’s role the trend. in it are very close to those at St. Paul’s Cathedral in Royal peculiars Regina. Canon Michael Jackson (right) takes a break from visiting historic English The Eucharistic rite was churches, to lunch with Rev. Romita Shrisunder and Rev. Frances Wilson of the My other, very different, similar to that of Canada’s companion Diocese of Lichfield. worship experiences were Book of Alternative Services, with our Canadian Royal but with some interesting enjoyed lunch with Frances have no “real” deacons – to looking at the diaconate, Victorian Order group variations. Wilson and Rev. Romita use the admittedly biased as I learned from my host, at “royal peculiars” – The penitential section Shrisunder, her colleague terminology of one who Canon Charlie Allen. churches under the jurisdic- was completely different in as director of ordinands. calls for the abolition of the She is successor to tion of the Queen and not of wording and came at the I had met Romita a month “transitional” diaconate! recently-retired Canon a diocesan bishop. beginning of the service, earlier in Regina when So at Lichfield Cathedral, Rosalind Brown, one of the At the Queen’s Chapel right after the greeting (as she accompanied a group priests vest as deacons to speakers at the 2018 confer- and the Chapel Royal at St. in the Roman Catholic rite); of curates from Lichfield fill the diaconal role at ence on the diaconate in James’s Palace in London, in my view this is prefer- visiting the Diocese of Sunday Eucharists. While Regina. (It was good to meet Canon Paul Wright, able to its place in the BAS Qu’Appelle. I also had the this is a “no-no” for those Rosalind again, one of the sub-dean of the Chapels service after the prayers of pleasure of a brief meeting of us promoting the “real” leading authorities on the Royal, invited us to a the people, which interrupts with Bishop Michael diaconate, I concluded that diaconate in the C of E.) service of Holy Communion. the flow of the liturgy. Ipgrave. their heart was in the right I attended Choral This was straight from The texts of the gospel place and they had the best Evensong sung by the girl the 1662 Book of Common acclamations, the peace, the Deacons in the C of E of intentions! choristers of the Cathedral Prayer, with the celebrant’s preface and the Eucharistic Interestingly, Durham choir, Morning Prayer, back to the people. I had not prayer were different from Unlike many dioceses Cathedral, my next stop and a mid-day Eucharist experienced a service like those in the BAS and in the Church of England, on the trip, has the same at which Canon Allen this for many years – it was I found them all to be Lichfield is interested in liturgical practice as presided. She arranged like being in a time-warp! pleasing versions. the vocational diaconate. Lichfield of vesting priests a fascinating tour of the Canon Wright later told us While in Lichfield I At the present time they as deacons, and they too are ancient cathedral by lay Continued on page 16 16 The Saskatchewan Anglican October 2019 ... Intriguing church visits to England

Continued from page 15 Order, Canon Peter that these chapels maintain Galloway, invited me to the liturgy just as it was read the lessons at Choral in the time of Queen Anne Mattins, sung by a superb (1702-14). We were even choir of men and boys. allowed to handle the Queen I am not a fan of BCP Anne communion vessels Mattins, but, as I said to used at the service! Bishop Rob Hardwick after Our next “royal my return, a service like peculiar” was world-famous that makes it attractive! Westminster Abbey, where I noted some other we toured the recently- interesting features of the opened Queen’s Diamond Church of England. Jubilee Galleries, were One is the rapid rise of seated in the Quire for Bishops gather at the General Assembly, including Bishop Michael Hawkins, women clergy to senior Choral Evensong, and Bishop Adam Halkett, Archbishop Mark MacDonald, Bishop Chris Harper, Bishop positions in the church (retired) Charles Arthurson and Bishop Larry Beardy. Photos by Mary Brown visited the Abbey’s Choir – canons, deans, bishops School. – following the belated Then it was the service decisions to ordain female Indigenous Anglicans meet together for the Royal Victorian deacons (1987), priests (1994) Order at St. George’s By Mary Brown Anglican Church of Canada, and bishops (2014). Chapel, Windsor, attended Bishop Larry Beardy from This has had a very by the Queen and several PRINCE ALBERT — The the Northern Manitoba positive influence on the C Royal Family members. ‘Mamawe Indigenous Area Mission, Bishop of E, as it did a generation The service itself was Ministries held its General Chris Harper, Diocese of earlier in the Anglican only half-an-hour long, but Assembly on June 14. Saskatoon, and Senator Sol Church of Canada. with the various proces- The assembly was held Sanderson. Another feature is the sions and ceremonial the at the Senator Allan Bird Bishop Adam Halkett sharp divide between the event lasted an hour. Once Gymnasium with about called the meeting to order evangelical and catholic again, prayers and readings 80 delegates attending and addressed the assembly. traditions, far more pro- were in the 17th century from across the Diocese of Reports were given by nounced than in Canada. language of the Book of Saskatchewan. Rev. Beryl Whitecap on Evangelical dioceses are Common Prayer and the The meetings began with the Indigenous Council, not keen on the diaconate, Richard Custer performs King James Bible. an honour song performed during the General Theresa Halkett the Sas- either. But these are topics The music was grand and by Gerald Ballantyne, a Assembly. katchewan representative for another discussion! the setting gorgeous, but it drum group from Little for the Anglican Council Canon Michael Jackson would be rich fare indeed Red First Nation. Grand Province of Rupert’s Land. of Indigenous Peoples, and is deacon at St Paul’s for regular worship! Chief Brian Hardlotte The Right Rev. Sidney Rev. Sam Halkett of James Cathedral, Regina. He is a Finally, our group welcomed the delegates, as Black, Indigenous bishop for Settee College. Commander of the Royal attended Sunday morning did Mayor Greg Dionne of Treaty 7 territory Siksika The following people Victorian Order (CVO). service at the Queen’s Prince Albert. Bishop Adam First Nation, Alberta, also were voted onto the next In- Chapel of the Savoy in Halkett and Bishop Michael spoke to the assembly. digenous Council: Rev. Sam London, a 16th century Hawkins also welcomed Nominations were Halkett, Little Red Reserve, church designated as everyone. held for new members of Edna Mirasty, Lac LaRonge, the chapel of the Royal The first speaker was the Diocesan Indigenous Barbara Sauve, St. Alban’s, Victorian Order by King Archbishop Gregory Kerr- Council, then supper and Russell Ahenakew, George VI in 1937. Wilson, bishop of Calgary Holy Communion healing Sandy Lake, Elaine Bear, The chaplain of the and Metropolitan of the service. The night ended Pelican Narrows, Harvey with a gospel jamboree. Whitefish, Big River First The diocese is blessed Nation, Harry Halkett, with many very talented Montreal Lake, Rev. Park singers and musicians who Buck, Cumberland House, play at many jamborees Ernest Sauve, James Smith, throughout the year. Rhonda Sanderson, James When you hear a song Smith, Sheila Chaboyer, in Cree and you know you Cumberland House and Rev. know it, but just can’t say Richard Custer, Stanley to what you are listening, it Mission. is usually a hymn from the Quotes blue hymn book. "Prayer in the Church is But there was this one our mother tongue" Bishop song I knew that I just Sidney Black. couldn’t place and it turned "God would rise up a new out to be an Elvis Presley people following in the way hit in Cree! of Jesus and following our The next day started elders." Archbishop Mark with morning prayer from MacDonald. A Disciple’s Prayer Book, "We are all anointed and Gospel-based discipleship. appointed...God has a plan Saturday’s agenda was for all of us." Bishop Chris blessed with remarks Harper. from now Archbishop "We need to decolonize Mark Macdonald, national with love and compassion." indigenous bishop of the Bishop Larry Beardy. October 2019 The Saskatchewan Anglican 17 Campers enjoy bears, Bibles and BeaverTails in Banff

By Julie Moser As well as hikes, Youth and Children’s campers also enjoyed Missioner BeaverTails in downtown Canmore, and Elevation MOOSE JAW (Qu’A) — In Place with its pool, lazy August seven teens from river, jacuzzi and climbing all over the Diocese of wall. Qu’Appelle travelled to Josh Jensen, who Banff National Park for a worships at St. Aidan with week of hiking, swimming, his new wife, Jaymee, was fellowship and great Bible the chaplain. teaching, all in the setting He was familiar to many of God’s amazing creation. of the youth as he had been The schedule followed a chaplain at the Confirming similar pattern each day. Faith winter retreat. After breakfast was chapel Jensen spoke on the book time including a welcome of Exodus, focusing on the and get-to-know-you character of God, our need activity, personal Bible to find our identity in Him reading time, a group and the foreshadowing of prayer time and Bible the sacrifice of Christ our teaching from our chaplain Passover lamb. with discussion. Teen campers Aaron Giesbrecht, Chelsea Giesbrecht, Svonnah Flynn and Megan These teaching times Campers would then Kelly enthusiastically eat a Canadian classic treat — BeaverTails! — during the were a real blessing to all Diocese of Qu'Appelle Teen Adventure Camp in the Rocky Mountains in August. pack lunches and head out participants. Photos by Julie Moser to a trail in the beautiful A big shout out to Rocky Mountains. hiking with day-packs and Day 2 featured an They saw a total of eight Canmore Anglican for They returned to to take in the beauty of the 11-kilometre hike around bears! their warm hospitality and Canmore for supper, swim mountain location. Lake Kananaskis, where On the final hiking day, to our Teens Adventure time, an evening devotion On the drive back, they saw a grizzly with they hiked the 11-kilometre leaders: Ken Moser and Compline. campers saw their first her two cubs on the drive Six Glaciers Trail and made (director), Josh Jensen The first day was an easy bear, eating berries on the there and another grizzly it all the way to the tea (chaplain) and Jaymee hike to get everyone used to side of the road. and cubs on the drive back. house at the top. Jensen (leader). Juniors have tons of fun at camp at Last Mountain Lake

By Julie Moser Odyssey” story times and Youth and Children’s bedtime blessings. Missioner Chapels and campfires were led by chaplain GLEN HARBOUR Jaymee Jensen, who is a (Qu’A) — A lovely group parishioner at St. Aidan, of children aged six to Moose Jaw, and a recent 12 enjoyed five days of graduate of Briercrest fellowship, learning, College. swimming and a great Jensen spoke on being time together at the created in the image Diocese of Qu’Appelle of God, and helped the Juniors’ and Children’s campers to understand camp at beautiful what this means and how Glen Harbour on Last it affects the way they live Mountain Lake in July. their daily lives to reflect They enjoyed a variety this. of activities including The memory verse for teaching times, a picnic the week was a long one: lunch and hike, water Genesis 1:26-27, which games, swimming, campers managed to learn mini-golf and a pond by the end of the week study (discovering the with the help of daily plants and creatures in repetition with actions. and around the lake.) The awesome team Chaplain Jaymee Jensen (dancing) and Jesse Miller (with guitar) lead the singing They experienced some of regular Junior’s during chapel time at Juniors’ Camp. wild weather so spent leaders (and some new some time indoors as well ones) were back together as outdoors! again this summer. A A rich part of the kids’ big thanks to all our COMING SOON! camp is the Bible teaching directors, speakers and In addition to a number of promotional items, the AFC web times that come in many leaders: Dave and Janice store will soon include: forms over the course of Kerr (directors), Jaymee the day. Jensen (chaplain), Karen • a chic new silk scarf There are morning Kaster La-Forge (nurse), • Children’s Prayers with Hope Bear in French chapels, crafts based Len Gendall, Jesse Miller, around the talks, cabin Hannah Hemauer and group Bible studies, Emily Berringer (cabin www.anglicanfoundation.org campfires, “Adventures in leaders). 18 The Saskatchewan Anglican October 2019 The music continues at Christ Church, Saskatoon By Rev. Peter Coolen Anglican Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist. For SASKATOON — Since the these concerts the Karen spring of this year, the community and the Htoo parish of Christ Church, family supplied and served Saskatoon has been Thai andKaren food free-of involved in running a series charge/by donation to all of fund-raising events for who attended. ProjectH2Home: Saskatoon In July, the parish Refugee Network. celebrated “Five Days in The fundraising was July,” a series of five — by done for the purpose of donation — Thursday bringing five members of evening concerts present- the Htoo family, a Thai/ ing local artists: Eileen Karen family, from a Laverty, Jey Semko and refugee camp in Myanmar, Steph Cameron, Jen Lane to join the other half of and Jon Antoniuk, the their family in Saskatoon. Butt Can Coalition (Butt The Htoo family has Can featuring Jay Semko, been split between the Forrest Eaglespeaker, Myanmar refugee camp Pastor Mark Kleiner, Tom and Saskatoon for 10 years. Fitzgerald and Ron D), All Co-ordinating, conducting, Together Now music trio, encouraging, emceeing and and the Waverly Pickers The Waverly Pickers with participation of the audience as backup brought the Five playing piano and guitar, featuring Kacy and Clayton Days in July to a rousing close. Photos by Rev. Peter Coolen Christ Church’s own Pastor and the Deep Dark Woods, Mark Kleiner kept things plus Taylor Jade, Shakey organized, energized and Wilson and others. fun. These concert events On May 10, at Give a included audience partici- Hoop, musicians, dancers pation in group sing-a-longs and illusionists all joined at the end of several efforts to help bring the concerts (singing the Green Htoo family to Saskatoon Green Grass of Home and from Myanmar, via My Love Is Like a Red Red Thailand, in 2020. Rose and others) as well Acclaimed hoop dancer as two local history trivia Lawrence A. Roy Jr. was nights. joined by Jay Semko, Ellen Craft beer — donated Froese, The Chickadees by 9 Mile Legacy Brewing with special guest Hilary Company — and wine as Gough, Bagpipes & well as Karen and other Beavers, Bwe Doh Soe, foods were also sold and The Whiskey Jerks, Luis space for competitive carpet Barros, Yolanda Hanson, bowling — carpet supplied the Friesen Family Band, by Beehive Flooring Group and more. — was provided. Other Steph Cameron (left) and At the end of the patrons and sponsors for Jay Semko (right) were evening, all the musicians the concerts were: Planet S among those who provided joined with members of Magazine, CTV Saskatoon, Lawrence Roy added his Indigenous dance skills to their talents for the Five the Karen community of CBC Saskatoon and Pro the list of entertainment for the Give a Hoop night at Day in July concert events Saskatoon and the Give a Print Inc and others. Christ Church. at Christ Church. Hoop audience to perform a Also, in July, a bilingual version of Star- Saskatoon Bach Festival ship’s “Nothing’s Gonna fundraising concert recital Stop Us Now;” building this was held that donated all dream together! proceeds to the cause. A concession/bar with Many thanks to Karen snacks was available visionary organizer/ and entry to the venue was artistic director Emily by donation. Burak, the numerous other The night of May 11, a artists involved, and the $100-a-plate gala banquet many people who came fusion feast of Thai and out to enjoy the music and Karen foods and music and together raise more than a silent auction were held at $1,000. Christ Church. By the end of August, The food and musical during a three-month entertainment for the period, more than $37,000 of evening were supplied a required $42,000 had been by Saskatoon’s Karen raised to bring the Htoo Community and others. family home to Saskatoon. These events were Fundraising for this followed in June with cause will continue into a city-wide volunteer the fall with the ultimate choir practice and two objective of uniting the The Butt Can Collective added its unique versions of oldies at the Christ Church Gospel concerts at the Htoo family early in 2020. ProjectH2Home: Saskatoon Refugee Network concerts in July. October 2019 The Saskatchewan Anglican 19 Backpacks blessed for new year

St. Luke, Regina con- tinued its tradition of providing backpacks for students returning to school. Organized by Susan MacPhail, 25 backpacks were filled with the usual school necessities, including letters of encourage- ment from parishioners. These backpacks were distributed to students at Argyle, Kitchener and Judge Bryant schools whose parents and care- givers cannot afford to provide them. The back- packs were blessed at the 11 a.m. service on Aug. 25. From left, Julian Ja- dusingh, Pat Abd-Elmes- sih, Rev. Deacon Susan Page, and Natalie Jadus- ingh pose with the back- Photo by Nigel Salway packs after the blessing.

Treaties shape our lives, relationships and education systems

By the Rev. Dr. Iain Luke here, and how people knew system imposed European the Saskatoon Theological Principal, College of and related to God before denominational divisions Union, we are reviewing Emmanuel & St. Chad the gospel of Jesus Christ on indigenous communities, our curriculum, to make was shared by newcomers. churches took the attitude sure that our program of ast month I We also need to reflect that traditional spirituality study reflects the living and introduced the topic on promises that were made needed to be replaced, and historical reality of treaty Lof indigenization and broken, and the harm the Canadian government partnership. and its effect on the life inflicted on indigenous criminalized the most Some courses address of the college as we offer communities, and in a meaningful rituals from this reality head on. But we courses and prepare people different way on all of us, as those traditions. also want to ask, in every for ministry. There were a result. When we recognize that course we offer, where there several aspects of indi- This is something we do we are on treaty lands, with may be an opportunity to genization that I promised naturally in most of our people who were here before “share the land.” to revisit, and in this acts of worship. We come us, we are forced to confront Looking ahead, there are column, I will start with before God recognizing that dishonesty, and the role other aspects of indigeniza- the most basic, an acknowl- I experienced a turning the brokenness that exists, it plays in the landscape of tion for us to explore. edgement of the living point in my own under- in ourselves and in our faith in Canada today. The STU has started a and historical presence of standing of treaties, when relationships. Until we do so, we are conversation about how to indigenous people. a speaker pointed out that A faith-based institution, not really prepared for look at the whole structure Acknowledgement is the purpose of a treaty is like ours, must keep in the conversation that of our curriculum, with a word that is gradually to provide a legal basis for mind a specific aspect of needs to happen, today, in these questions in mind. becoming more familiar, as settlers to be in the land. the harm that was done to classrooms and ministry We are looking for many institutions, including To say that the college indigenous spirituality. I am settings where indigenous partnerships, on the U of S the college, adopt a regular is on Treaty 6 lands is a always shocked when I read people are still present, campus and beyond, with practice of acknowledging reminder that we are only the reports of the govern- and still offer partnership, departments of indigenous the indigenous relationship allowed to be here because ment treaty negotiators on leadership, and a distinct studies and with programs to the land where they are of that agreement, and this point. perspective. of indigenous theological located. the willingness of treaty They consistently The living connection education. In our case, that means partners to share the land. mention how their indig- between peoples requires I don’t hold up our com- Treaty 6 territory, an area It is also a reminder of enous counterparts asked more of us than just a mitment to indigenization where many indigenous our perpetual commitment for assurances that their verbal recognition of a as a shining example. Our groups have a history. to the partnership that religious beliefs would be treaty. colleges have been slow to We say this recognition “sharing the land” implies. respected, and not inter- The college’s mandate move in some ways, though out loud, at the beginning As a school of theology, fered with, especially in the for indigenization includes we have offered leadership of courses and special we want to say even more. schools that would be set up several other dimensions. in others. services. It reminds us of We have often told the under church supervision. Perhaps the most important In that way, I think we the history of relationship, Canadian story of faith as if The negotiators always is consultation. We are reflect exactly what is treaty-making, conflict and it began when missionaries gave those assurances, working to ensure that happening in our churches, broken promises that came arrived. But what about the either not knowing or not indigenous voices are as we learn that our before us. time before that? caring that government represented, and heard, in relationship with God has to That history is the We need to learn the policy would be exactly the the student body and in our take account of our relation- context for today’s work of story of how God has always opposite. governing council. ships here, in this place, as learning and ministry. been present and active Instead, the educational Along with partners in treaty people. 20 The Saskatchewan Anglican October 2019

Book review Book series and music display Steve Bell's storytelling skills

Steve Bell, Pilgrim Year “where we apprehended Series, 7 vols. (Toronto: the humble incarnation of NOVA L IS) the cosmos’ Creator and reflected on the astonishing By Dr. Bruce humanity of Jesus.” Hindmarsh The pilgrimage Author of The Spirit of continued with Epiphany: Early Evangelicalism: True “We meditated on the Religion in a Modern World miracles and events that (Oxford University Press, revealed Jesus’ divinity, 2018) and we came to understand the two natures (human and rowing up in divine) of Christ, to whom Winnipeg, I knew our souls are wed.” Gof Steve Bell long Next, we pressed on into before his solo career, back the penitential season of when he was a prominent Lent: “We pondered the part of the local music scene devastation wrought by our as a member of the group infidelities and the myriad Elias, Shritt and Bell. inordinate attachments We later worked together and desires that draw our for the non-profit organiza- affections away from our tion Youth for Christ, Lord.” when Steve was leading Then the terrain changed young people in worship in again: “During Holy Week, juvenile detention centres. we walked alongside Jesus Two CDs and seven books accompany the Pilgrim Year Series. (Jailhouse Rock, literally.) to the cross, where He Photo by Jason G. Antonio I remember being more assumed and redeemed than a little surprised, But, above all, it is this The itinerary across the makes especially good use those devastations so that though, by the sort of deep well of thoughtful terrain of the church of the sonnets written by his we might truly and freely reading Steve was doing. It devotion, fused as it is with seasons turns out to be, as friend, the English priest love as well as know we are is not every singer–song- exquisite artistry, that the title suggests, a pilgrim- and poet Malcom Guite. beloved of God.” writer or youth worker keeps me coming back to age for the soul. Of course, the lyrics of This came to climax at you meet who reads John Steve’s music. I am glad that Steve’s own songs are also Easter with “a sustained of the Cross or Hans Urs he has been a good friend Short reflections to woven into these reflections reflection on the miracle von Balthasar on the side. I of Regent College, often linger over, not daily throughout. So, for example, of resurrection and the quickly became aware that bringing his gifts into our disciplines to be pounded for the feast of St. John the eternally evergreen life there were real depths to community and joining us out Evangelist (Dec. 27), the on offer through Christ’s this Steve Bell. in the classroom. meditation concludes with victory over death.” As Steve’s solo career There are some Steve wisely chose not to the lyrics of “This is Love.” Then finally the cycle has taken off, his spiritual musicians who, when you provide readings for every This is Steve’s beautiful is complete with Ordinary and theological depth as a hear them in concert and day of every season, but to rendering of the 17th chapter Time, a season in which person has been reflected they stop to talk between provide an introduction for of the Gospel of John. “we come to realize the in his music. For example, songs, well... you just wish each booklet — like a frame Although it reads well on astonishing holiness of our more than 20 years ago, he they wouldn’t. for the painting — followed the page, you really need daily lives as a consequence recorded a version of John In contrast, Steve has by eight to 10 meditations to listen to the music for of all we have previously of the Cross’s “Dark Night” often been described as a on related themes or select the full experience. Some considered.” poem that I still often play modern troubadour, whose “red-letter days” for that of these songs are on the He concludes with the for my students in class music, storytelling, and season. accompanying CD; all of ringing words of his version when we read this 16th- teaching is a whole experi- These are short reflec- them are on the Pilgrim of the Sanctus, Benedictus: century Spanish mystic. ence. Attending a concert tions to linger over, not Year website. “Holy, Holy, Holy Lord / It captures perfectly in leaves you entertained, for daily disciplines to be The flow of the whole God of power and might / music and lyrics the heart- sure, but also somehow pounded out. series can be captured from Heaven and earth of your breaking beauty of John’s enlarged as a human being There are booklets for Steve’s review of the church glory are full / Hosanna! call into “this happy night and encouraged spiritually. Advent, Christmastide, year in his introduction to Hosanna! Hosanna in the / That unites the lover and I have been reading about Epiphany, Lent, Holy Week, the last booklet, Ordinary highest!” the loved.” the early Franciscans who Eastertide, and Ordinary Time. I cannot even read those There is also so much would travel as spiritual Time. With their rich In Ordinary Time we words without hearing more. Steve has some 20 troubadours, singing their colours, the booklets seem are brought back to the in my head Steve’s voice albums now, and there is vernacular laude, and to fan out like liturgical presence of God in our daily in a rushing crescendo of a scarlet thread that runs telling stories to ordinary banners. lives. But how did we arrive joyful praise. With this, the throughout all the words people in the marketplace. Steve provides some here? Pilgrim Year is finished, and music, touching deep I think Steve would have teaching as he goes—taking Steve sums up the or, rather, we are ready to places with thoughtfulness, been at home among these up the role not so much journey: “We began by begin it all again. honesty, and compassion. people. of a scholar-expert as of a passing through Advent, I cannot commend this There have been awards The Pilgrim Year book personal guide pointing where we considered the series warmly enough, and recognitions, of series and accompanying out what he has seen and mystery of the human whether for one season of course, too many to count, CD is in many ways a enjoyed on this journey person, whose dignity is the church year or for them and a documentary on natural culmination from his own exploration. to accept the invitation to all. his remarkable career, of Steve’s musical and It is evident from the participate in the drama Readers from all walks Burning Ember: The Steve storytelling career. In quotations he provides of salvation as maternal of like should know about Bell Journey. His skill as a seven beautifully designed that Steve has continued spouse of God, co-operating Steve’s music and his musician has been recog- booklets, Steve takes to read deeply and widely, to bring Christ’s life to the writing; but for those that nized repeatedly by many of the reader thoughtfully and he incorporates a rich world.” do not, this series is a great the greats. through the church year. selection of poetry. He Advent led to Christmas, introduction.