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TheTHE NEWSPAPER OF THE DIOCESE OF TORONTO AnglicanA SECTION OF THE ANGLICAN JOURNAL www.toronto.anglican.ca JUNE 2019 Let us pray Local Anglicans join movement

ROSEMARY Beattie describes herself as a “serious introvert” who often has difficulty stating her opinions at meetings. But she has a simple solution for that: prayer. “I’ve found that praying ahead of time actually frees me and I can speak quite honestly and forth- ORDAINED rightly,” she says. Newly ordained deacons stand with Bishop (centre), bishops and clergy outside St. James Cathedral on May 5. The new deacons are, front row from left, Ms. Beattie, a member of St. Mary the Rev. Michael Perry, the Rev. Alexandra Pohlod, the Rev. Orvin Lao, the Rev. Philip Gearing, the Rev. Benjamin Gillard, the Rev. Sherri Golisky and the Rev. Michelle Magdalene, Toronto, is part of a Jones. PHOTOS BY MICHAEL HUDSON large group of people in the diocese who plan to put the power of prayer to work during Thy Kingdom Come, a worldwide prayer movement held from Ascension Day to Pentecost, May 30 to June 9. Thy Kingdom Come was started by the Archbishops of Canterbury and York in the Church of Eng- land in 2016, and it has spread to more than 65 denominations in 114 countries around the world. “In praying ‘Thy Kingdom Come,’ we all commit to playing our part in the renewal of the nations and the transformation of communities,” says Archbishop Justin Welby, the

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Bishop Asbil and the seven ordinands during the presentation and examination The Rev. Louise Peters and Archdeacon Stephen Vail prepare to vest the Rev. part of the service. Orvin Lao during the ordination service. Appointed

THE Ven. Ste- phen Vail has been named the new rec- tor of St. James Cathedral and dean of Toron- to. He succeeds Bishop Andrew Archdeacon Asbil, who was Stephen Vail elected coadju- tor bishop last June. Archdeacon Vail is currently the incumbent of All Saints, Whitby and Archdeacon of Trent-Durham. He will start at the cathedral on The Rev. Michael Perry celebrates with friends and family after the service. Friends and family hug the Rev. Benjamin Gillard outside the cathedral after the service. July 28.

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FOR the past two summers, a group of Anglicans have been going on cycling trips around the diocese, enjoying the great outdoors and raising money for important caus- es. The group, which calls itself the Anglican Cycle of Prayer, has made about five trips, some of them in Toronto but others farther afield. “It started with some friends who were riding bikes,” explains Jana Shaw, the husband of Bishop and a keen rider. “We thought it would be fun to Above: Jana Shaw (left), the Rev. Canon Gary van der Meer and David Nowell get together and grow something stop during a ride near St. Thomas, Shanty Bay. At right, Bishop Riscylla Shaw organically.” (left), Emese Borbely and the Rev. Canon Nicola Skinner in front of Lake Simcoe. The group’s first trip was from PHOTOS COURTESY OF ANGLICAN CYCLE OF PRAYER Church Camp, on the shores of Lake Simcoe, to Bradford in the Development Fund. Last summer, The first ride this year was to the summer of 2017, raising money some group members accompanied Beaches in Toronto on May 8, fol- for the Primate’s World Relief and Bishop Rob Hardwick as he ped- lowed by a lunch. The group is alled from Hamilton to Toronto planning a longer ride this summer. as part of his cross-Canada ride The group is made up of about 12 to raise funds for the national clergy and laity, and new members church’s Healing Fund. The group are always welcome, whether they also rode around Horseshoe Valley. are experienced cyclists or not. The trips aren’t all pedalling. “We go at a pace that people are The group makes stops along the comfortable with and we don’t way to look at significant sites and leave anyone behind,” says Mr. enjoys a meal at the end of every Shaw. “It’s all about having fun ride. Members wear attractive and getting together for a ride.” He says cycling can also be a his wife go cycling about once a shirts that are designed like the He says the group is an alterna- spiritual experience. “There is week in the summer, sometimes to flag of the Anglican Church of tive to traditional cycling clubs, an element of prayer to it, and Barrie and back as a shorter ride or Canada. which usually hold their big ride when you’re on a bike for a long to destinations in Simcoe County, Mr. Shaw says the shirts often on Sunday mornings. “If you ride time with a group of people, the when they can go for a longer ride draw attention. “They give us a bike and go to church, it can be conversation can go anywhere,” with a local biking group. “There great visibility,” he says with a a little bit isolating because you he says. are a lot of good biking trails up smile. “We’ve had people say, ‘Yay don’t get to do that group ride on Mr. Shaw, a life-long cyclist who here and the countryside is beauti- Anglicans!’” Sunday morning. But with our has done touring and racing, says ful,” he says. The group holds about two rides group, we don’t have that problem. cycling is a form of exploration. He says cycling with the An- a year – a short one (about 15 km) It’s worked out really well and it’s “When you’re a kid, you pedal glican Cycle of Prayer is a great and a long one (about 100 km). a lot of fun.” around the corner and suddenly experience. “It’s been a lot of fun, you’re in a different world. It’s coming together and biking and a great feeling, and I just like to fundraising,” he says. “It’s a won- share that experience with people.” derful initiative and I hope others YOUR ANGLICAN CEMETERIES & The Rev. Sandor Borbely, the will join us.” incumbent of St. Thomas, Shanty For more information, visit the CREMATORIUMS IN THE G.T.A. Bay and a member of the group, Anglican Cycle of Prayer’s Face- says cycling is a great way to see book page or email Prayer.bike. (NON-DENOMINATIONAL, NON-PROFIT) the Ontario countryside. He and [email protected].

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BIG DAY Thirty-eight confirmands join Bishop Andrew Asbil and sponsoring clergy and laity after the Diocesan Confirmation Service at St. James Cathedral on April 28. In addition to those who were confirmed, one person reaffirmed his baptismal vows and another was received into the Anglican Communion. They came from the following churches: St. George on Yonge, Toronto; St. Dunstan of Canterbury, Toronto; St. Martin in-the-Fields, Toronto; St. Timothy, Agincourt; Ascension, Don Mills; St. John, York Mills; Incarnation, Toronto; St. Christopher, Richmond Hill; St. Jude, Wexford; St. Jude, Bramalea North; Trinity East (Little Trinity), Toronto; and St. James Cathedral. At right, Bishop Asbil confirms the group from St. Dunstan of Canterbury and a girl takes part in the service. PHOTOS BY MICHAEL HUDSON

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e had seen the trail- never know what you might be asked: What TheAnglican came across a pastoral let- BISHOP’S OPINION goals to meet parish capital needs and did er a few times and ARCHBISHOP’S DIARY will happen after General Synod? What The Anglican is published under ter from the Bishop of spectacularly well. Taking that into account, said to ourselves, kind of counsel will clergy give with respect the authority of the Bishop of Toronto Toronto to the clergy and BYBAyRCHBISHOP Bishop AndrewCOLIN J OHNSONAsbil at least $50 million in new funds has been maybe we should to MAID? How will you support rural min- and the Incorporated Synod of the Wlaity proposing a signifi- contributed to ministry in the diocese and be- Diocese of Toronto. Opinions expressed in watchI that movie sometime. istry? How will leadership change to meet cant fundraising effort. In it he ple from 48 communities together. The feed- yond in the last seven years, over our regular And then, the sometime Somebody asked me the other day, how the demands of the future? And many more 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. came. Free Solo is a National did the town hall meetings go? Free Solo questions. ule of offerings to achieve a ence in peoples’ lives. We are a different diocese because of that. Geographic film that won the came to mind. The first few months of my And what is on my heart? At each substantial goal and an indi- The Anglican Chaplaincy for the Canadian Yes, the money has helped us fund new min- Canon Stuart Mann: Editor Oscar for best documentary feature in 2018, episcopacy have been marked by listen- gathering I shared four words that, for me, vidual appeal to each church family in the Forces elected its first full-time bishop to pro- istries, adapt old buildings, engage in new as well as the Audience Award at TIFF in ing, learning and climbing a steep learning set a tone and direction for our various 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 the same year. It chronicles the journey of curve that resembles a rock face at times The Anglican knock at every one’s door and rouse the in- chaplains and their families, and to military Christ’sministries. name. 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The campaign is now officially concluded, Anglican Council of Indigenous Peoples to We have succeeded in remarkable ways. but the allocations continue and the mission The Anglican Church hold regional circles where clergy and lay While not every parish participated, the vast God invites us to share is still on our leaders could come together for mutual majority did – and achieved more than many doorsteps. As my first paragraph noted, this In the Anglican Communion: learning, support and refreshment. So far, 276 had thought possible. Some of the parishes was not the first financial campaign, nor will A global community of 70 haveIt participatedis healthy from half a dozen dioceses. to wrestledid not formally join the OFOHwith project be- doubtit be the last – the work of the Church is not million Anglicans in 64,000 Grants ranged from $500 to $100,000. The Dio- cause they were already in the midst of sub- over. Let us continue onwards in faith and in congregations in 164 countries. cese of the Arctic, for instance, brought peo- stantial funding efforts. Others added to their hope. Archbishop of Canterbury: e are familiar with Our Christian praxis is not about hav- BISHOP’S OPINION The Most Rev. and Rt. Hon. Justin Welby, the term “doubting ing faith in faith alone. The Greek word for Lambeth Palace, Thomas,” which is “faith” (pistis) is a derivative of the word for By Bishop London, England SE1 7JU. derived from the “persuasion” (peitho). Our faith is not just W In Canada: story of Thomas’s unwilling- a mindless, unquestioned acceptance of the Serving Archbishop Finlay was a privilege A community of about 600,000 members ness to believe his friends he was not alone. Matthew’s account of an- things we were taught about God and the who told him that while he other post-resurrection appearance exposed Bible. It is a “confidence” grounded in the in 30 dioceses, stretching from Vancouver Island to Newfoundland and north to the was absent,broad they inviting had seensmile, the some of the other disciples. The account “evidence”and engaging of withGod’s persons love revealed on the street in the cor- per- BISHOP’S OPINION Arctic Ocean. Risen Christ. firm handshake and says that when the Risen Christ himself sonner orof Jesusdrop-in Christ centre and as heexperienced was with persons in our Thomas’s inability tothe accept word the“welcome” incred- stood with BtheY B elevenISHOP PonETER a mountaintopFENTY in dailyserving lives. in public In the office. book of Acts, Paul sings Primate: ible news that Christ hadare risenthe memories should not we Galilee, “some doubted” (Matthew 28:17). theOne praises of the of challenges the Jews heof Beroea,faced was who, the after The Most Rev. Fred Hiltz, A Church House, 80 Hayden St. be a surprise. 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(Acts On 17:11). leaving office, he officiated did he believe and1997. made I was thebeginning confession, my min- archdeacon.It is a healthy The spiritualposition had exercise become when vacant in Ifa same-genderwe are going marriage, to grow our for faithwhich and he had In the Diocese of Toronto: “Myistry Lordas the and incumbent my God.” of WeSt. Joseph may think of that Christianswhen Archdeacon wrestle Colin with Johnsondoubt and was uncer elected- maketo be disciplined it our own, by it hiswill diocesan require bishop,lots of work.who A community of 254 congregations in 210 heNazareth, should Bramalea.have believed when he heard the tainty.suffragan It may bishop. be saidI was that surprised a faith when unques he- Itwas requires once his that archdeacon, we, in our executive own way assistant and at parishes covering 26,000 square newsWhen on wethe entered first occasion. his office, there was a tionedmet with and me untested just before is no the faith clergy at conferenceall. The ourand ownsuffragan pace, bishop. become In the receiving curious the enquirer admoni- kilometers. Of the nearly 5 million people warmthOne may and well genuineness ask, what experienced kind of follower by both poetthat yearLord and Tennyson offered wrote,me the “Thereposition. lives andtion, eager he told disciple, his successor studying in office the scriptures, that he ex- who live within the diocesan boundaries, orof usdisciple in our wasfirst he?meeting Or, how with different Bishop Finlay. is moreIt was faith a privilege in honest and doubt, distinct believe honour me, to than testingpected nothingthe validity less fromof its him historical and that claims, he was 376,000 claim to be affiliated with the ThomasHe was very from interested us? Did Thomas’s in getting doubtto know make us inserve half as the his creeds.” executive assistant and archdea- andexercising comparing his episcopal its assertions ministry with responsibly. those Anglican Church, with about 80,000 people himand ourany young less a family.follower We of shared Jesus Christ?the stories con.We I gotought to know to be Terrywary ofeven making better the and claim of Iother believe religions that Archbishop and philosophies. Terence was It will lead- identified on the parish rolls. The diocese Jesusof our didChristian not rebuke journeys him and for familyhis unbelief. life. It thatlearned we muchknow fromeverything him. I witnessed there is to the know depth alsoing the mean diocese pursuing in the opportunities direction of being to put more the is home to many ethnic and language- based congregations, including African, Ratherwas a pleasure he spoke to ofengage how blessed with him are and those have a aboutof his faithGod and hisGod’s concern world. for Accepting every parish our in wordswelcoming of Jesus to those into whoaction. were vulnerable, Caribbean, Chinese, Filipino, French, whosense have of the not pastoral seen but care believe. and support We were he of- not limitationsthe diocese. isHe important showed compassion, and healthy. particu- Anne marginalized,Uncertainty voiceless is not a disqualifier and in the minority. from 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 witnesses to Christ’s resurrection either, Lamott, the political activist and novelist, being called to be a disciple of Jesus. Just as 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- but through the scriptures and testimonies wrote, “The opposite of faith is not doubt, he commissioned those who doubted when aboriginal peoples in the country. ofwith many, him pastas his and executive present, assistant today we and confess butArchbishop certainty.” Finlay Being was able very to express disciplined uncer in- heing, stood therefore, with themto hear on and the readmountaintop the very com-in thatArchdeacon Christ lives. of York. taintyhis work. is acceptable He worked aslong long hours as we and continue paid at- Galilee,plimentary he says reflections to us, “Go that therefore many have and shared Bishop of Toronto: AsI got Christians, to know Terry, there as are he manywas affectionate- things we totention discern to detail, God’s thoroughlypurpose and reading will for docu- us. makeabout disciplestheir experiences of all nations, of him. baptizing He exercised them a The Rt. Rev. Andrew Asbil doly called, not understand. when I became We have a member doubts of aboutthe Pos- ments,It has letters also been or any said material that “doubt needed was for the inservant the name ministry of the throughout Father and his of ordainedthe Son 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: our faith and embrace “healthy skepticism,” essence of faith, and not faith’s opposite.” and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to The Rt. Rev. notgave because wise counsel we lack and faith offered or even good have insight a in- Sermonsdeeply for or the what wider other Church people and say appreciated to us obeyample. everything I was privileged that I have and honouredcommanded to have you. weakto challenging faith, but matters because facing we’re the seeking Church. a His helpthe importance to put things of ecumenical in perspective. relationships. They as- Andhad theremember, opportunity I am to with know you him always, as my to bish- the Trent-Durham: deeperwas a calming understanding. voice and There’sa non-anxious nothing pres- sistOne us ofin thearriving qualities at a I point admired where about we Terryare endop, mentor of the age” and friend.(Matthew The 28:19-20). Church has Like been the The Rt. Rev. Riscylla Shaw wrongence. He or offered unusual strong when episcopal one struggles leadership with inclinedwas his willingness to believe or to become make time more for comfort people.- manblessed in the to have story had of thehim “Healing as a faithful of the bishop. Boy 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: questions about religious faith. able with what remains an unfathomable with a Spirit,” we can say, “I believe, help my The Rt. Rev. wasThomas a model was of deep singled faith out and as prayerful doubting, but mystery.who needed to meet with him. I was often unbelief”emplary leadership, (Mark 9:24). humility, compassion and thoughtfulness, and was genuinely concerned asked to join him in meetings with others, profound faith. We are grateful to his family York-Simcoe: about the well-being of the clergy and laity and it was evident that he always listened in- for having shared him with the Church and The Rt. Rev. Peter Fenty under his episcopal leadership. tently. Terry was a pastor, mentor, friend and assure them of our prayerful support. We give The Diocese of Toronto: In the spring of 2003 I received a call from confidante. Archbishop back to his Cre- 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. ITO thought ADVERTISE I was going to be invited IN THEhumility. 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Bishop Kevin Robertson joins the The lunch and learns will be held Diocesan Anglican Church Women from 12 noon to 1:30 p.m. Here are at their annual general meeting at the dates and locations: St. Timothy, Agincourt on April 27. • June 11 at St. George The meeting included the installation Allendale. of officers and a talk by Alexandra • June 12 at St. John the Shimo, a journalist and author, on Baptist, Dixie. First Nations issues. The meeting • June 13 tentatively at St. honoured Anita Gittens, ODT, who has John, York Mills. retired as president after 11 years, • June 14 at St. George and welcomed Enid Corbett as the new Pickering Village. president. From left are Alexandra Attendees must RSVP to PWRDF. Shimo, Anita Gittens, ODT, and Enid To do so, email [email protected]. Corbett. PHOTOS BY MICHAEL HUDSON SAVE THE DATE

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BY THE REV. CANON GARY VAN DER MEER This week, there is another shooting. This time it’s at a synagogue in California. e had a Ring of Peace in To- Even if we say we know how to do it, can ronto following the shooting at a we summon the emotional energy for an- mosque in Quebec City in 2017, other Ring of Peace less than a week after Wand another following the shoot- the last one? Rabbi Goldstein commented: ing at a synagogue in Pittsburgh in 2018. “My immediate reaction: oh no, not an- In the space of a month this year, we’ve other Ring of Peace. Not because the rings had two more – a ring around mosques aren’t beautiful and not because they following the shootings in New Zealand, aren’t meaningful. Quite the opposite: be- and another around churches following the cause they are becoming too standard, too terrible explosions in Sri Lanka. normal, and too easy. I can now ‘push a I’m standing in a long row or “ring” of button’ and they are organized, publicized people in Toronto with Rabbi Elyse Gold- and successful. And I hate that.” stein of City Shul and Imam Shabir Ally of As these Rings of Peace spread across the Islamic Information and Dawah Centre. Toronto, it’s time to look for deeper We are carrying a sign that includes the results, even though the rings are deeply logos of all three of our congregations: City appreciated. Our diocese’s new Interfaith Shul, Islamic Information & Dawah Centre, Committee did a survey of parish leaders and St. Anne, Toronto. We are together in and learned that many of our Anglican friendship for our fourth Ring of Peace. parishes have no connection to a congre- In this ring, we are joined by a growing gation of another faith. A first opportunity circle of congregations and friends to be for friendship with someone of another with the people of Our Lady of Lourdes faith is a beautiful beginning. The deeper Roman Catholic Parish in Toronto; mem- challenge is going upstream and con- bers of the Sri Lankan community are a necting with isolated people before they significant presence in this congregation. Imam Shabir Ally, the Rev. Canon Gary van der Meer and Rabbi Elyse Goldstein at the Ring of Peace become radicalized into anti-Semitic, For the first time, Hindu and Sikh repre- outside Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Church in Toronto. anti-Muslim, and anti-Christian violence. sentatives stand with us, as do members We want to learn about and address the of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter are addressed by Cardinal Collins, Bishop of partner congregations. We invite our deeper causes. Day Saints. We hold our signs of support. Andrew Asbil and many others. We hear friends on social media. We contact the Please reach out to me if you’re also Some drivers honk in encouragement. We reflections, prayers and words of encour- police for traffic safety and the media to interested as we reach out in shared in- its work, and invited interested stand in quiet conversation, sing songs, agement. The hardest part is a first-hand come and share our public witness. We terfaith witness to those who are isolated. participants to become involved and in silence. We provide a clear path account by Roshanthini Rajju. In tears, she take pictures. Afterwards, we eat togeth- May the day come when interfaith friend- in potential working groups on the into the church for members of the com- tells us about her family who were in the er. People mix freely and have what might ships, not interfaith Rings of Peace, help priority ministries. munity coming for mass. cathedral in Colombo and were injured be their first conversations with a person bring an end to violent extremism. We are invited into the church for a during the explosion. of another religion. The great opportunity The Rev. Susan Climo is the in- vigil. Some enter to hear and share fel- It feels terrible to say it, but we are of a Ring of Peace is that it gives us a way The Rev. Canon Gary van der Meer is the cumbent of Holy Spirit of Peace, lowship. For others, the quiet witness on starting to have a formula for a Ring of to stand beside someone of another faith diocese’s interfaith officer and the incum- Mississauga. the street is enough. Inside the church, we Peace. We invite our emerging network and build friendship. bent of St. Anne, Toronto. Beacon event planned during Thy Kingdom Come Continued from page 1 Archbishop of Canterbury. come to realize that every aspect of Come, a “Beacon” event will be lism Taskforce, is helping to pro- me as a person. It’s because of that Through the centuries, Christians their life is the stuff of prayer. held on June 7 at 7 p.m. at Christ the mote Thy Kingdom Come in her that I can be merciful and try to be have gathered during the 11 days Anglicans in the diocese can King, 475 Rathburn Rd., Toronto. episcopal area and is excited by more loving, caring and grateful.” from Ascension Day to Pentecost participate in a number of ways, All are invited. Youth and youth the possibilities. “It’s so simple Ms. Beattie echoes her words. “I to pray for the coming of the Holy from simply saying a prayer each groups from across the diocese are yet profound,” she says. “What feel that I receive guidance when Spirit. Thy Kingdom Come picks day to organizing and taking part especially encouraged to attend. would it look like if we all prayed I pray,” she says. “I find it very up this tradition. in events in their parishes. Thy The event will include worship, for somebody in our lives to come strengthening.” Thy Kingdom Come encourages Kingdom Come’s website, www. prayer and a fun reception. Bishop to know Christ, and what impact Ms. Beattie participated in Thy Christians around the world to pray thykingdomcome.global, provides Jenny Andison, the area bishop of would it have on the world around Kingdom Come for the first time for more people to come to know plenty of resources, including vid- York-Credit Valley, will preach. us if we did?” last year and found the videos, pod- Jesus. It is hoped that everyone eos, podcasts, daily readings and Grace Terrett, a member of St. Ms. Terrett, believes that prayer casts and other prayer resources who takes part will deepen their prayers. Bride, Clarkson and the leader not only helps those who a being very helpful. “I think people often relationship with Jesus Christ and Near the end of Thy Kingdom of York-Credit Valley’s Evange- prayed for but the person who is need guidance in prayer – guidance doing the praying. “When I pray for that isn’t intimidating,” she says. people, it changes me. It transforms “It’s helpful to have a guide, and To help people with complex my spirit and my heart and mind.” I think Thy Kingdom Come was mental health challenges get She says prayer is the “bedrock” very successful at that.” Unwavering SUPPORT of her spiritual life. “It’s my anchor If your parish is interested in back on their feet, recover and place to go to when things get sending youth to the Beacon event dignity, leave homelessness crazy. 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BY STUART MANN groups stays in the small groups,” he says. GREG Goldsworthy loves his parish of The weekend will include three All Saints, Collingwood, but his year plenary talks and a homily by Canon just wouldn’t be complete without van der Meer, small-group discus- attending the annual FLAME (Fel- sions and worship. There will be lowship & Learning for Anglican plenty of food and free time. The Men’s Enrichment) Conference. He conference will begin with a supper has been attending the event for on Friday evening and end after more than 25 years and says it’s an lunch on Sunday. The registration essential part of his faith journey. fee, including room, all meals and DIG IN “It’s like being spiritually fed,” snacks, and the program itself, is Gardeners of all ages get the community says Mr. Goldsworthy, the group’s $275 for a shared room or $380 for garden at Church of the Resurrection, treasurer. “Getting 60, 70 or 80 men a private room. Bursaries are avail- Toronto ready for summer on April in a room singing and praising God able for those who cannot afford 28. Jobs included renewing the soil – that’s an incredible feeling.” the fee. First-time attendees have with compost, getting hoses ready This year’s conference is being a special rate of $175. and doing some general tidying up. held Sept. 20-22 at Jackson’s Point This will be the 64th conference, ‘Our beautiful garden is one way of Conference Centre, located on the which has a long and storied history connecting with the neighbours around south shore of Lake Simcoe near the in the diocese. The first official us,’ says Cynthia Perry, a parishioner. town of Sutton. The keynote speaker FLAME conference was held in 1955 ‘The garden provides an opportunity will be the Rev. Canon Gary van der at the former Guild Inn in Toronto, for education, awareness of and care Meer, the diocese’s interfaith officer. led by the Rev. Canon Bryan Green for the environment. Passers-by stop The theme will be “Whoever is not and attended by about 75 men. The and chat, others linger and rest at a against us is for us” (Mark 9:40). gathering has been held in several picnic table.’ The church plans to hold a Mr. Goldsworthy says this year’s other locations since then and has strawberry social to highlight seasonal foods, and an interactive workshop conference will be especially rel- had an impressive lineup of speak- on bees, to learn about caring and evant, given recent headlines about ers, including Bishop Desmond providing for pollinator species. PHOTOS the killing of Muslims and Christians Hunt, Archbishop Herb O’Driscoll, BY MICHAEL HUDSON in their places of worship. “At a time Bishop Cuthbert Bardsley of Cov- when there is so much acrimony in entry Cathedral, Bishop Patrick the world and distrust of other faiths Yu, Bishop Mark MacDonald and and heritages, we’re really looking the Rev. Dale Lang, an Anglican forward to hearing from Gary and cleric whose son was shot to death having him join us,” he says. in Alberta in 1999. In his role as the diocese’s inter- “All have inspired us on our walk faith officer, Canon van der Meer and in our daily lives,” says Mr. is involved in local efforts to pro- Goldsworthy, who is passionate mote understanding and goodwill about helping other men get to between Christians, Jews, Muslims know Jesus Christ. “Not only do I and people of other faiths. He has get spiritually fed at the conference, participated in “Rings of Peace” but I’m allowed the opportunity to around churches, mosques and relate to other people and share my synagogues in Toronto in response own experience. That’s a reflection to violent attacks in the city and of what God is asking me to do. God elsewhere. gives us talents and asks us to use Mr. Goldsworthy says the annual them to spread his grace.” conference gives men an opportu- He says many men have come to nity to talk about their faith, their know Jesus, or draw closer to him, lives and the issues of the day in an at the conference. “It’s a place where open and safe way. “Whatever road men can come, meet with friends, you’re walking, we’re here to walk old or new, to hear the truth about beside you,” he says. Jesus Christ. Perhaps for the first He says the conversations among time they realize what it means to the men at the conferences have accept him as lord and saviour.” often led to lasting relationships. To register for the FLAME confer- “There’s usually a lot of candour, ence, visit www.flameconference- because what’s said in the small toronto.ca. Briefly See you in Continued from Page 6 September and spiritual life. All women in- volved or interested in ministry The Anglican will not be published (lay or ordained) are encouraged in July or August. To continue to to attend. It will take place on May receive your paper in September, 25 at Wycliffe College. For more see the notice on Page 12. The staff details, see the conference website, and volunteers at The Anglican wish www.juniasdaughters.ca. you a peaceful and restful summer. 8 TheAnglican FEATURE June 2019 Refugee sponsorship has transformed us

advocacy, from Out of the Cold to hosting Anglicans all-candidates meetings. Sponsorship can build bridges not only ecumenically but between faiths as well. involved in In 2015-16, St. Anne, Toronto engaged in a friendly competition with its Muslim historic program neighbours at the Islamic Information and Da’wah Centre to raise funds for a joint refugee sponsorship. The mosque’s from beginning involvement helped reduce the language and cultural barriers for the sponsored BY ELIN GOULDEN refugees. Through the process, the two communities and the neighbouring City orld Refugee Day is on June 20, Shul synagogue came to know each other and this year marks 40 years of better. Canada’s Private Sponsorship Refugee sponsorship can also help build Wof Refugees Program. This pro- connections between the parish and the gram, by which private sponsors pledge to secular community. St. Matthew, River- support an individual refugee or refugee dale found that individuals without any family for the first year after their arrival, church connection embraced its efforts, was unique in the world at that time, and offering substantial donations toward its has provided a model for the development refugee sponsorship. The church’s priest- of similar programs in other nations. It in-charge, the Rev. Dr. Catherine Sider was also a major factor in the UN’s Nans- Hamilton, said the sponsorship process en Refugee Award in 1986 being conferred “knit us together with the neighbour- upon “The People of Canada,” the only hood, the church community and the time in the award’s 65-year history that it non-church community in ways we never has been awarded to an entire nation. Ac- expected.” cording to the federal government, 327,000 St. Saviour, Orono had a similar ex- refugees have been welcomed to Canada perience with its sponsorship of Syrian by private sponsors since the program refugees. While the tiny church could began in 1979, over and above the number not have raised the funds alone, it was of refugees who have been resettled with able to do it through a partnership that government funding. brought together more than 300 members Canadian church groups were the first of the wider community, from service to implement the Private Sponsorship Above: a Syrian refugee family sponsored by St. clubs to schoolchildren, small businesses of Refugees Program. In April 1978, new Saviour, Orono is greeted by Indigenous Elders to migrant farm workers, Christians and federal immigration legislation came at a powwow at Curve Lake First Nation near Muslims alike. In January of 2018, the into force that introduced refugees as a Peterborough in 2017. At right: the daughter “Orono and Community Refugee Sponsor- new class of immigrants and created the of a Syrian refugee family is baptized at St. ship Committee” received the Champion possibility for private sponsorship by any Clement, Eglinton in 2016. PHOTOS COURTESY OF of Diversity Award from the province’s group of five Canadians willing to assume ST. SAVIOUR, ORONO AND BY MICHAEL HUDSON Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration. financial responsibility for the refugees for one year. At the same time, hundreds working round the clock to keep up with Scripture comes alive of thousands of people were fleeing war- the demand. That September, our Dioc- Through welcoming refugees, Anglicans torn Vietnam by boat, looking for a safe esan Council announced a $500,000 tithe find scripture coming alive for them in new haven. Many Canadians wanted to help from the Ministry Allocations Fund to ways. As Bishop noted in 2015, but were daunted by the liability the gov- assist parishes in enhancing their refugee refugee sponsorship helps us recognize the ernment was imposing. In March of 1979, sponsorship efforts. This tithe was allo- face of Christ in the other and enables us to the Mennonite Central Committee negoti- cated in the form of grants to 32 parishes sponsorship as a “shared journey” that has live out scripture’s command to welcome the ated an agreement with the federal gov- in the diocese, 17 of which had never done a “profound impact” on sponsors as well as stranger, while challenging our assumptions ernment by which it would accept liability a refugee sponsorship before. Twenty sponsorees. Those who have been involved and prejudices. Bishop Jenny Andison has for Mennonite church sponsors, thus of the parishes were involved in either in refugee sponsorship in our diocese can recounted the vividness with which the becoming the first Sponsorship Agree- multi-parish sponsorships or partnerships attest to the positive impact these efforts gospel story of the Syro-Phoenician woman ment Holder with the federal government. with other churches, faith groups or the have had upon their own congregations and struck the parish of St. Clement, Eglinton Within six months, 28 national church wider community. Between October 2015 the wider community. in early September 2015, galvanizing it to organizations and Catholic and Anglican and May 2017, some 80 parishes in our Sponsorship has the capacity to reach out to Syrian refugees. The family dioceses had signed similar agreements. diocese were directly involved in refugee unite a congregation around a specific sponsored by that parish chose to be baptized Today, there are more than 100 Sponsor- sponsorships, more than five times the and tangible project. Beyond fundrais- the following Pentecost, and their baptism, ship Agreement Holders across Canada, involvement of preceding years. Addi- ing, many hands are required once the in English and Arabic, brought both the rite which are responsible for resettling the tional parishes helped to raise funds. In a refugees arrive: to help secure housing, and the Pentecost story alive for the parish vast majority of privately sponsored refu- 2018 parish outreach survey, nearly two- provide clothing and furniture, set up in a powerful way. Lay people describe the gees. Most of these are faith groups; 14 of thirds of parishes in our diocese reported bank accounts, enrol children in school experience of refugee resettlement as “being them are Anglican dioceses. current or recent involvement in refugee and adults in ESL classes, orient the refu- part of a miracle” and “the most meaningful sponsorship, a rate of engagement for gees to their new community, and more. missional experience of my life.” From Vietnam to Syria outreach activities only exceeded by par- Almost every member of the congregation Becoming involved in refugee spon- Anglicans in our diocese have been involved ticipation in food bank programs. can become a part of the effort in one way sorship engages Anglicans in Canada with refugee sponsorship since the begin- Refugees who are sponsored through or another. Walking alongside refugees directly in the mission of the Church. This nings of the program in 1979. Retired Bishop the Private Sponsorship of Refugees Pro- in this process can give Anglicans a fresh is important for the personal spiritual recalls the sponsorship of the gram tend to have better outcomes than understanding of societal concerns such growth of those involved, but also in Vu family from Vietnam through the joint those assisted by the government. A 2016 as the lack of affordable housing, the high bearing witness to the wider community. efforts of St. Francis of Assisi, Meadowvale study showed that, five years after arrival, cost of food, and the prevalence of precari- As Bishop Andrew Asbil notes, refugee and St. Thomas à Becket, Erin Mills South, privately-sponsored refugees were more ous work, making them more ready to sponsorship showcases the church’s where he was an assistant curate at the likely to be employed and were much less engage in broader social justice advocacy. mission: “People are actually interested time. Since 1985, refugee sponsorships by likely to be dependent on food banks or Sometimes sponsorship efforts bring in hearing from faith groups who are ac- the Diocese of Toronto have been facilitated social assistance. Sponsoring groups help several local parishes together, which tive in making their community a better through an organization originally known as to provide emotional and social supports may lead to long-term relationships place.” Through welcoming the stranger, the Working Group on Refugee Resettlement, for newly arrived refugees, and connect between the churches. The Don Valley engaging with the obstacles facing vul- which changed its name to the Anglican- them to the wider community, all of which Refugee Resettlers, a group of Anglican nerable members of our society, bringing United Refugee Alliance, or AURA, in 2006. facilitates their integration into Canadian and United Church congregations in north the community together and breaking When the Syrian refugee crisis cap- society. Toronto, have undertaken sponsorships down barriers between disparate groups, tured the Canadian consciousness in Sep- together for nearly 25 years, building up refugee sponsorship helps the Church tember 2015, Canadians from all walks of Benefits flow both ways a wealth of expertise. Similarly, St. Aidan, knit together the social fabric while bear- life, including our diocese, responded with As transformative as the impact of private Toronto participates in efforts with other ing witness to the welcoming love of the increased willingness to undertake refu- sponsorship is for the refugees who are local churches through the East End Kingdom of God. gee sponsorship. Ian McBride, AURA’s sponsored, the benefits do not only flow Refugee Committee, a connection that has former executive director, remembers the one way. Alex Hauschildt, AURA’s com- equipped those local churches to engage Elin Goulden is the diocese’s Social Jus- “calls just flying in,” and his small staff munications director, describes refugee in other forms of shared outreach and tice and Advocacy consultant. June 2019 NEWS TheAnglican 9 Walk bears witness to opioid deaths Alleyway, parking lot on route

BY DIANA SWIFT

THE weather was in cold, rainy sym- pathy as a small group of Anglicans made an unusual walk: All Saints Church-Community Centre’s Good sion to all who carry the cross of Friday Way of the Cross in the addiction, and to take action on Opioid Overdose Epidemic. their behalf. Organized by the Rev. Dr Alison Before departing each station, Falby, priest-in-charge, and assisted the group recited the Trisagion: by lay pastoral assistant Louise “Holy God, holy and mighty, holy Simos, the event honoured the Sta- immortal one, have mercy on us.” tions of the Cross at 14 sites in the The 10th station was in front of church’s inner-city neighbourhood. Toronto’s largest homeless shelter, Each site commemorated not only Seaton House. There, from behind Christ’s final journey but also the a forbidding iron fence, psycho- death of a Torontonian who had logically wounded men shouted succumbed to an opioid overdose out their desperation at the little at that location. group. Here the third reading un- All Saints is located at Dundas derscored how homelessness and and Sherbourne streets, an area Clockwise from above: the Rev. Dr. drug abuse stripped people of their that is home to many people living Alison Falby (far left) and walkers dignity and raised their risk of early on the streets and struggling with stop in an alleyway where a person death. It exhorted members of the drug dependency. died recently of an opioid-related group to pray for more dignified After saying prayers in the drug overdose; a message on a wall in housing for all. church, participants set out on the alleyway remembers the person Participants in the walk were a rainy two-mile walk that took who died; the group says closing visibly affected on several levels them south to Queen Street, west prayers at the church. PHOTOS BY – by the commemoration of Jesus’ to Victoria Street, north to Gerrard MICHAEL HUDSON suffering, the noble cadences of the Street, south on George Street, then ancient words, and the confronta- back east to All Saints. At each site, there were three tion of the current tragedy of drug The group stopped first outside a readings. First came the opening addiction. looming concrete apartment build- of the traditional verse said at For me, the experience was espe- ing, then at a local park. From there each Station of the Cross: “We cially powerful. On Good Friday last it was on to the nearby Moss Park adore you, O Christ, and we bless year, my 35-year-old nephew was Apartments, where shootings and you,” to which the group offered found dead of an opioid overdose overdoses are frequently reported. the response, “Because by your in a run-down motel in Cincinnati, The walk included stops at a holy Cross you have redeemed Ohio. I can’t imagine a more com- drop-in centre for homeless people, the world.” pelling way to spend Good Friday a parking lot and St. Michael’s hos- Then a member of the group was tiple collapses under the weight final agonies two millennia ago to than recalling Jesus’ sufferings pital. After that, the group stopped asked to deliver a second reading. of the cross to his crucifixion and the suffering of his contemporary then and recognizing the pain of our in a bleak alleyway that displayed This was a passage from one of entombment. flock. These readings urged par- addicted brothers and sisters now. a crude commemorative R.I.P. for a the Gospels recalling Jesus’ final A third reading had a double ticipants, as they walked these last life that had recently ended there. ordeal – from his flogging and mul- focus, linking an aspect of Christ’s steps with Jesus, to show compas- Diana Swift is a freelance writer.

WALKING FOR JUSTICE The 40th annual Ecumenical Good Friday Walk for Justice began and ended at Holy Trinity, Trinity Square on April 19. The walk through the downtown core drew attention to homelessness, the plight of refugees, and Indigenous and environmental justice. Clockwise from above: participants carry a banner through Nathan Phillips Square; James Loney and others write their thoughts and ideas onto an exterior wall of Holy Trinity; participants with placards outside Old City Hall. PHOTOS BY MICHAEL HUDSON 10 TheAnglican NEWS June 2019 Clergy honoured for years of service

THE diocese’s annual Blessing of Oils and the Reaffirmation of Ordina- tion Vows of Bishops, Priests and Deacons service was held at St. James Cathedral on April 16. Many people attended the service, which featured the presentation of stoles to clergy in honour of their 25th, 50th and 60th years of ordination to the priesthood. After the service, clergy received consecrated oil for anointing and healing.

Receiving their silver jubilee stoles (25 years) from Bishop Kevin Robertson and Bishop Andrew Asbil are, from left, the Rev. Milton Solomon, the Rev. Stephen Kirkegaard, the Stoles with the diocese’s crest are laid Rev. Margaret Tandy, Major the Rev. Canon Don Aitchison, the Rev. David Donkin, the Rev. Canon Ted McCollum, the Rev. Dr. Catherine Sider Hamilton, the Rev. Canon Gary van der out before the service. Meer and the Rev. Canon Mark Gladding. Missing from photo are the Rev. Ariel Dumaran and the Rev. Keith Todd. PHOTOS BY MICHAEL HUDSON

Receiving their diamond jubilee stoles (60 years) from Bishop Kevin Robertson and Bishop Andrew Asbil are, from left, the Rev. Frederick Etherden, the Rev. Canon David Luxton, the Rev. Canon Christian Swayne, OHC, and the Rev. Victor Reigel.

Receiving their golden jubilee stoles (50 years) from Bishop Kevin Robertson and Bishop Andrew Asbil are, from left, the Rev. Stanley Isherwood, the Rev. Canon Kenneth Fung, the Rev. Robert Payton, the Rev. Canon John Whittall, and the Rev. Paul Walker.

IN MOTION Leonard, Toronto, May 1. May 12. • The Rev. Jeff Stone, Incum- • The Rev. Philip Gearing, As- Appointments bent, St. Jude, Bramalea sistant Curate, Ascension, Port The Rev. Heather Gwynne-Timothy receives consecrated oil. • The Rev. Maureen Hair, Acting North, May 1. Perry, June 1. Regional Dean, Huronia Dean- • The Rev. Philip Stonhouse, ery, March 7. Associate Priest, St. Bride, Area Bishop’s Direct • The Rev. Heather Gwynne- Clarkson, May 1. Appointment Process Timothy, Chaplain to the • The Rev. Ruth Adams, Interim • St. Hilda, Fairbank retired clergy of York-Scarbor- Priest-in-Charge, St. John the • St. Peter, Oshawa ough, April 1. Baptist, Lakefield, May 1. • The Rev. Colin Bowler, Interim • The Rev. Bentley Steers, As- Vacant Incumbencies Priest-in-Charge, St. James, sociate Priest, St. John the Clergy from outside the diocese Orillia, April 7. Baptist, Lakefield, May 1. with the permission of their • The Rev. Geoffrey Lloyd, • The Rev. Susan Haig, Interim bishop may apply through the Associate Priest, All Saints, Priest-in-Charge, Redeemer, Diocesan Executive Assistant, Whitby, April 29. Bloor St., May 1. Mrs. Mary Conliffe. • The Rev. Charles McMulkin, • Alexandra Pohlod, Assistant Send your parish news and photos to [email protected] OHC, Priest-in-Charge, St. Curate, St. Olave, Swansea, Continued on Page 11 June 2019 AnglicanClassifieds 11

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St. Paul, Washago Pastoral Counsellor organist Richard Spotts, All Saints, old tradition from 2-4 p.m. FOR JUNE 7. The Anglican Church of Canada - Kingsway, 2850 Bloor St. W., To- MAY 25 - Blessing of the Bicycles, 1. St. Thomas, Brooklin Archbishop Fred Hiltz, Primate Registered ronto. 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., St. Martin 2. Theological colleges of the Anglican 8. Members of General Synod from the JUNE 1 - The choristers of St. Peter, in-the-Fields, 151 Glenlake Ave., Church of Canada Diocese of Toronto Psychotherapist Erindale present “The Last Night Toronto. Smoothies, hotdogs and 3. All Saints, Kingsway 9. The Council of General Synod of the Proms,” 7 p.m., followed by a more. 4. Atonement, Alderwood 10. The General Synod of the Anglican pub night and karaoke. St. Peter’s MAY 30 - Ascension Communion at 5. Christ Church St. James, Toronto Church of Canada is located at 3041 Mississauga Rd., 6 p.m., followed by light supper 6. Christ the King, Toronto 11. The Dam Youth Drop-In just north of Dundas Street. and an illustrated talk by the Rev. 7. Church of South India (CSI), Toronto 12. LOFT Community Services JUNE 2 - Easter Vespers, featuring Margaret Rodrigues on meeting 13. The Bridge Community Ministry 8. St. George on-the-Hill, Toronto Benjamin Britten’s “Rejoice in the Jesus in his homeland, including 14. The General Synod of the Anglican 9. Bishop’s Working Group on Lamb,” 7 p.m., Church of the Re- her visit to Israel and the Sinai Church of Canada Susan E. Haig Intercultural Ministry deemer, Bloor Street and Avenue desert, St. Olave, Bloor Street and 15. The David Busby Centre LL.B., M.Div. 10. Ghanaian Anglican Church of Road, Toronto. Windermere Avenue, Toronto. 16. The Warming Room Toronto JUNE 9 - Voices Chamber Choir pre- JUNE 1 - The St. Michael the Archan- 11. St. Hugh and St. Edmund, 17. Giving with Grace 110 Eglinton Ave. W., Suite 303D (formerly Anglican Appeal) sents Handel and Haydn, music by gel Fund Raising Committee hosts Mississauga Toronto, ON M4R 1A3 Michael and Joseph Haydn, fea- “Summer Fling Dinner and Dance,” 12. St. Margaret, New Toronto 18. Threshold Ministries (formerly The Church Army) turing Handel’s Four Coronation 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. at the Milliken Mills 13. St. Matthew, Islington Anthems, 3 p.m., St. Martin in-the- Community Centre, 7600 Kennedy 14. St. Matthias, Etobicoke 19. The Pikangikum First Nation Water 416.605.3588 Systems Project Fields, 151 Glenlake Ave., Toronto. Rd., Markham. Tickets are $60. 15. St. Paul the Apostle, Rexdale Tickets available at the door: $20 for Contact Dave Brown 416-524-9312 16. Etobicoke-Humber Deanery (a PWRDF ministry) 8. St. Cuthbert, Leaside 20. Mining Watch Canada adults, $15 for students and seniors. or 905-471-3211; or the church office, 17. St. Philip, Etobicoke 9. Grace Church on-the-Hill, Toronto JUNE 16 - Choral Evensong for Trinity 416-299-9592. 18. San Lorenzo-Dufferin (a PWRDF ministry) 10. St. John, York Mills Sunday, 4 p.m., followed by Straw- JUNE 9 - Spring fair, barbecue, cafe, 19. St. Stephen, Downsview 21. Mission to Seafarers 11. Eglinton Deanery berry Tea and a performance by bake table and more, noon to 2:30 20. AURA (Anglican United Refugee 22. Romero House 12. St. Leonard, Toronto Emily Klassen (soprano) and Ben p.m., Church of Ascension, 33 Over- Alliance) (Director: Dr. Jenn McIntyre) 13. Messiah, Toronto Stein (lute, tenor) of Musicians on land Dr., North York. 21. Toronto Urban Native Ministry 23. Couchiching Jubilee House 14. St. Timothy, North Toronto the Edge, exploring the repertoire JUNE 15 - Neighbourhood lawn sale, 22. Council Fire 24. Downsview Youth Covenant 15. Christ Church, Deer Park of 17th century Italy, at St. Olave, 23. Coordinator of Indigenous 25. Lakefield After School Program 16. Diocesan Girls Choir School St. Olave, Bloor Street and Win- Ministries and Reconciliation 26. North House 17. FLAME and AWARE Renewal Programs Bloor Street and Windermere Av- dermere Avenue, hosted by the Animator for the Diocese of 27. Samaritan House 18. Tecumseth Deanery enue, Toronto. parish’s ACW. Tables available Toronto 28. Archbishop Anne Germond, 19. St. Andrew, Alliston JUNE 16 - Rock Eucharist featuring for $20. For a table, call the church 24. St. Athanasius, Orillia Metropolitan of Ontario 20. St. David, Everett the music of the Grateful Dead, 7 office at 416-769-5686. 25. Christ Church, Waubaushene 29. Diocesan Council 21. Evangelists, New Tecumseth p.m., Redeemer, Bloor St., Bloor JUNE 19 - Strawberry social, 2-4 p.m. 26. St. David Anglican-Lutheran 30. Executive Board and Trusts 22. St. John, Cookstown Street and Avenue Road, Toronto. and 6-8 p.m., St. John the Evangelist, Church, Orillia Committee 23. St. John, East Orangeville JULY 28 - Festal Evensong for St. 99 Brock St., Peterborough. This 27. St. George, Fairvalley 31. Trent-Durham Area Council 24. St. Luke, Rosemont Olave’s Eve, 4 p.m., followed by bar- event supports the many outreach 28. Good Samaritan, Port Stanton 25. Bishop Riscylla Shaw becue at 5 p.m. celebrating patronal projects contributed to each year. In 29. St. James, Orillia FOR AUGUST 26. Parish of Mulmur festival, at St. Olave, Bloor Street addition to strawberries, cake and 30. Huronia Deanery 1. York-Credit Valley Area Council 27. St. Peter, Churchill and Windermere Avenue, Toronto. ice cream, there will be music from 2. York-Scarborough Area Council 28. The Chapel of St. John, New John Earnshaw at the piano in the FOR JULY 3. York-Simcoe Area Council Tecumseth afternoon and the Peterborough 1. St. John, Waverley 4. Camp Couchiching 29. Trinity Church, Bradford Sales Concert Band in the evening. 2. St. Luke, Price’s Corners 5. St. Augustine of Canterbury, Toronto 30. The Social Justice and Advocacy JUNE 22 - Neighbourhood Fun Fair, 3. St. Mark, Midland 6. Transfiguration, Toronto Committee MAY 25 - Plant sale, 9 a.m. to noon, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., welcoming the 4. Parish of Elmvale 7. St. Clement, Eglinton 31. Education for Ministry Program Christ Church, 254 Sunset Blvd., community into the beautiful gar- Stouffville. Indoor sale of perenni- den of St. Martin in-the-Fields, 151 als, annuals, house plants, stepping Glenlake Ave., Toronto. Lots of stones and other garden items. Rain activities including free hot dogs, or shine. cupcakes and prizes. In Motion MAY 25 - Guildwood Yard Sale Day, JULY 21-28 – St. Michael the Archan- Continued from Page 10 begins at 8 a.m. Rent a table for $25. gel, 410 Goldhawk Trail, Scarbor- Holy Trinity, Guildwood, 85 Living- ough, is celebrating its first reunion First Phase - Parish Selection • Bishop Strachan School • The Rev. Sherri Golisky ston Rd., Toronto. of past and present members, with a Committee in Formation Chaplaincy • The Rev. Michelle Jones special recognition of all the former (not yet receiving names): • St. Christopher, Richmond Hill • The Rev. Orvin Lao youth and junior choir members. • Christ Church, Stouffville (Associate Priest) • The Rev. Michael Perry Workshops & Gatherings Highlights of the week include a • St. Margaret in-the-Pines, • St. Andrew by-the-Lake • The Rev. Alexandra Pohlod karaoke night on July 26, a picnic Toronto (Half Time), Toronto Islands MAY 28 - “Excellent Women: Women on July 27 and a service at 4 p.m. on • St. Martin, Bay Ridges Celebration of Writers on Life and Spirituality,” July 28. For details, contact Julene • Parish of Fenelon Falls Ordinations New Ministry 7:30 p.m. in the lounge at St. Mary Goring at 416-281-3777, Cynthia • Parish of Lakefield The following were ordained York-Credit Valley Magdalene, 477 Manning Ave., To- Bovell at 416-496-0633 or Eulalie transitional deacons at St. James • The Rev. David Matthews, ronto. Women and men are wel- Walling-Sampson at 416-712-1206. Second Phase - Parish Selection Cathedral on May 5: Incumbent, St. Thomas à Committee (receiving names via • The Rev. Philip Gearing Becket, Erin Mills South, Area Bishop): • The Rev. Benjamin Gillard June 16 at 4 p.m. Visit our website at www.toronto.anglican.ca 12 TheAnglican PARISH NEWS June 2019

FOR SLOVENIA Women take part in a World Day of Prayer service at Christ Church, Campbellford in March. The service, which seeks to empower Christians to pursue justice, peace and reconciliation, focussed on the country of Slovenia. Some women in the service wore traditional Slovenian garb and head scarves. The service included Slovenian prayers, hymns and food. PHOTO COURTESY OF CHRIST CHURCH, CAMPBELLFORD TOGETHER AGAIN Bishop Michael Bedford-Jones (retired) and the Rev. Margaret Tandy, interim priest-in-charge of St. Paul, Perrytown, have their picture taken at the church on April 14. Bishop Bedford-Jones celebrated his 25th anniversary as a bishop in February, and Ms. Tandy celebrated her 25th anniversary as a priest in April. Ms. Tandy was the first deacon ordained to the priesthood by Bishop Bedford-Jones while he was the area bishop of York-Scarborough in 1994. PHOTO BY ANNE ORAM

HELPING ANIMALS HISTORY COMING OUT The children of St. Peter, Churchill, visit the SPCA in Barrie on April 28 to donate Paul Macdonald (left) shares his story with host Robert Adams during ‘History Coming Out: Queer history from those $400 they had raised during a Lenten project. They also gave much-needed who lived it,’ a speakers’ series on LGBTQ history. Mr. Macdonald was a member of the Right to Privacy Committee, a supplies to the animal shelter. Sunday school coordinator Myrlene Boken gay rights group in Canada from 1979 to 1991. The event was held at St. Matthias, Bellwoods on May 1. Another event is organized the visit, along with some parents and Sunday school teachers. planned for June 5 at 7:30 p.m. PHOTO BY MICHAEL HUDSON PHOTO COURTESY OF ST. PETER, CHURCHILL

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