O U R V I S I O N S T A T E M E N T The Diocese of Moosonee – called by God to live and proclaim the Gospel THE NEWSPAPERN OF THE DIOCESE OFRTHLAND MOOSONEE • www.moosoneeanglican.ca • A SECTION OF THE ANGLICAN JOURNAL • DECEMBER 2017 Evensong beside a teepee was led by Archbishop Colin Johnson, Bishop of Moosonee, at the leadership conference in Timmins, ON Gathering at the Teepee Artists in the Article by the Reverend Patricia Dorland, St. Mark’s, Iroquois Falls, ON Cathedral URING THE WEEK OF congregations in the area of Mahone Article by Nicky Alexander, St. Matthew’s SEPTEMBER 12TH TO Bay, Nova Scotia and Bishop Elaine Cathedral, Timmins, ON DTHE 15TH, the Dioces- Sauer, Lutheran Bishop of Manito- N SEPTEMBER 15TH, an Leadership Gathering (former- ba/Northwestern Ontario. 2017, DELEGATES from ly known as Clericus) was held in Pastor Adam provided for our the Northern Ontario Art As- Timmins. Normally, this event is pastoral needs as chaplain and led Osociation gathered at St. Matthew’s a time for fellowship, for building the worship times which drew on Cathedral for a social afternoon of relationships, and for educational the rich and creative Lutheran li- drawing and fellowship. The artists training. This year was no different, turgy resources as well as using the had travelled from all over North- except that it had a special interest Lutheran hymnal. In his reflections, ern Ontario for their Annual General component. he invited us to see God in unexpec- Meeting and the opening of the 61st The global Lutheran community is ted places and in unexpected ways. NOAA Annual Juried Exhibition commemorating the 500th anniver- This ‘unexpected’ can seem like a which was being held at the Timmins sary of the Reformation Movement disruption and we were asked about Museum:NEC. They were hosted by and they are using this 2017 anniver- our openess and willingness to al- the Porcupine Art Club who are fa- sary year as an opportunity to gain a Lutheran Pastor Adam Snook was low God to disrupt us for the future miliar with the stained glass art of St. deeper understanding of the events joined in the same teepee with his of God’s world. Pastor Adam refe- Matthew’s Cathedral and identified it of 500 years ago. Across Canada, Anglican brethren Lay Reader renced two literary works publis- as an excellent opportunity to share the Evangelical Lutheran Church in James Lonergan-Freake and the hed by Citizens for Justice. This is the work of two of Canada’s foremost Canada is encouraging their local Reverend George Westgate. a national organization based out of and respected stained glass artists. communities to raise awareness of of God’s people in this 21st century. Ottawa and consisting of members In 1978, the congregation embarked these historical events and to conti- At our diocesan gathering we had inspired by faith to act for justice on an ambitious project: through do- nue converstions about what it me- the pleasure of welcoming Pastor in Canadian public policy. Both ar- nor and memorial funding they set ans to be One Body in Christ with all Adam Snook who serves Lutheran See “Gathering at the Teepee”page 2 See “Wondrous Windows” page 3 Lay and clergy leaders from all parts of the diocese gathered in Timmins to participate in the 2017 Leadership Gathering. Anne Dyas and the Reverend Valerie Issac gathered at the teepee. Gathering at the Teepee continued from page 1. ticles informed us and challenged us tions, the Waterloo Declaration of we watched was well worth the time pioneers who immigrated to Canada in to see disruption in some instances 2001, the joint partnership of joint taken to view it. The subsequent day’s search of freedom and justice; we are as a necessity. We were asked how ministries between the Lutheran conversation led by Pastor Adam and Finnish Lutherans; we are Anglicans. the church disrupts society to call the and the Anglican Church, and some Bishop Elaine was a good exercise in In all of this, God calls us to walk to- earth to accountability. of her own faith story and how she medieval church history. gether as he proclaims that he is our The theme of disruption, both po- witnesses to the Gospel of Christ as a The few days that we all gathered God and we are all his people. sitive and negative, was followed Lutheran bishop. made a time of remembering that we, through and further explored as Bis- On Wednesday evening, we all in the Diocese of Moosonee, are mul- hop Elaine gave two focus sessions. watched a 2003 production of Luther ti-faceted. We are made up of First She presented some background featuring Joseph Fiennes. Martin Nations people who have lived on the information on: the Reformation Luther was a seminal figure in the land for centuries; we are settlers who Movement and Martin Luther, on Reformation and whether for good or have come from eastern and western the Evangelical Lutheran Church in ill he was a disruptive figure for the Europe, from the British Isles, and in Canada and how that structure func- Church of Rome. The movie which fact, from all global countires; we are W. Peter Colbert: 1939 - 2017 Article by Susanne Colbert-Mavor, Warden of St, Matthew’s Cathedral and niece of Peter Colbert. Edward became very active in the ment Center and the Trillium Foun- parish. Peter also played high school dation. He was actively involved in football and was scouted for the the Lord’s Kitchen and the Full Gos- The Northland Montreal Alouettes. Unfortunately, a pel Businessmen’s breakfast. A publication of the back injury ended his football career. Peter’s love of travel took him Anglican Diocese of Moosonee Peter was actively involved in all across Canada and to: England, A Section of the aspects of the life and ministry of Scotland, Wales, Ireland, Europe and Anglican Journal St. Matthew’s. A lay reader since Israel and Russia. He will be remem- Editor: George Cribbs 1976, he was the parish treasurer bered by his family for his humour, Published Quarterly. for many years as well the Vestry story-telling and his legendary ren- Materials may be sent Clerk. He was also a Church School ditions of songs by Spike Jones and electronically to: Peter Colbert of St. Matthew’s teacher, hospital visitor, and men’s his City Slickers. [email protected] Cathedral, Timmins, ON breakfast coordinator. He was also He is survived by his wife of 55 or mailed to: HE PARISH OF ST. MAT- Shrove Tuesday pancake maker and years, Faythe Colbert (né Brauen), Diocese of Moosonee THEW’S CATHEDRAL, in trusted advisor to the Dean. He had son Michael Colbert (Natalie Du- c/o Administration Office, Timmins, mourns the loss of an incredible memory and was of- gas), grandchildren Jasmine Maher 2-113 B Third Street, Tone of its long standing parishioners, ten called upon to recall historical and Jareth Colbert. He is also sur- Cochrane, ON W. Peter Colbert who passed away details of the cathedral or diocesan vived by nieces and nephews on the P0L 1C0 peacefully on Monday, August 28th, ministry. Colbert side and numerous sisters- 705-272-4310 2017 at the age of 78. Funeral ser- Peter was the Secretary-Treasurer in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces and- vices to celebrate his life were held for the Diocese of Moosonee from nephews from the Brauen family. Printed by at St. Matthew’s. 1979 until his retirement in 1994. He He is predeceased by his parents Webnews Printing, Inc. Born in Timmins on March 20, was a member of the National finance William and Mary Colbert and his North York, ON 1939, Peter was the youngest son committee, a member of Provincial brother Edward Colbert. www.facebook.com of William and Mary Colbert. At an Synod, and he sat on ACPO for the Well done good and faithful ser- Anglican Diocese of Moosonee early age, Peter committed his life diocese. Peter also sat on the Board vant; you are now in the loving arms to Christ and along with his brother of Directors for the Children’s Treat- of God. May you rest in peace. 2 NORTHLAND • DECEMBER 2017 The cowardly dragon fled before the swords of the righteous. ran away like the wimp that he is be- cause, as the kids learned in their Eu- charist, that prayer and Scripture are indeed the sword and shield against all the evil intentions of the devil. Young dragon fighters Hugo Alexander, Paige and Scott McCord of St. Matthew’s Cathedral prepared their swords and That dratted dragon will think twice fought the good fight against the Dragon also known as ‘Satan’ or ‘The Bad Guy’. before harassing these kids again! After the Eucharist, we sat down Article by the Reverend Phelan Scanlon, St. John’s Folyet, ON to a feast in the spirit of Michaelmas having learned all about St. Michael HE BOOK OF REVELA- as ‘Number One Angel’, ‘Archan- School in Timmins. The kids were by, in effect, re-enacting that passage TION speaks of a war raged gel’, and ‘Good Guy’). So, on St. ready to reprise the role of St. Mi- from Revelation 12:7-17. Thanks in heaven between the Drag- Michael and All Angels Festival, a chael as they artfully smacked that be to all fourteen worshippers of all Ton (‘Satan’ also known as the ‘Bad nasty dragon interrupted the floor old dragon around ... some of them ages who partook of the service on Guy’) and St.