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 2018

The Reverends Catherine Murkin and Agnes Flam along with Kathryn Snow of the Mothers' Union, Diocese of St. Matthew's Cathedral is blessed Fredericton, evidently enjoyed themselves during the meetings of the diocesan clericus and parish leadership conference. with a series of stained glass win- dows created by famed Canadian Leaders of Today & Tomorrow artist Yvonne Williams. Article by Archdeacon Larry Armstrong, Diocese of Moosonee. Open Doors to HE ANNUAL DIOCE- and Kathleen Snow, Representa- SAN CLERGY AND LAY tive to the North for the Mothers' Arts & Culture LEADERSHIP RETREAT Union & Parenting Program. Article by Nicky Alexander, St. Matthew's Tis often combined with a few extra Two new features organized by Cathedral, Timmins. events; this year's retreat included Reverend Patricia Dorland were N SATURDAY, OCTOBER many important events. a wellness room and Sperling's 13th, St. Matthew's was As this was our last chance to Church Supply. among several sites across meet with Archbishop Colin John The wellness room not only pro- - TimminsO to throw open their doors vided print information but also son, who retires in October, the and welcoming visitors to explore included the presence of a variety Bishop's Advisory, Finance and their building free of charge. The of health professionals during the Property and Executive Councils annual event is coordinated through were convened. Our opening Eu week who were available to all - Ontario Heritage Trust, with assis- to answer questions and discuss charist was no exception. At that tance from the Timmins Museum: Eucharist we ordained a deacon, health concerns. NEC. Doors Open Timmins is just seated three new canons and col- Tom Sperling of Sperling's one of many similar events that take lated the new Executive Archdea- Church Supply from Waterloo place every year across Ontario in a con. set up shop outside our meeting province-wide celebration of culture The retreat itself, organized by room; he brought everything with and heritage. Bishop Tom Corston, left little him from Bibles to clerical gear. This was the second time that St. room to be idle. Session leaders It was on site shopping at its best Matthews had participated in the an- - all of us took advantage. this year were: Indigenous Bish- nual event. The public were invited The presentations by Bishop Archdeacon Larry Armstrong op of Canada, Mark McDonald, to step inside and view the contem- Anne, Bishop Mark, and Arch- enthusiastically applauded the Bishop Anne Germond, Diocese porary stained-glass windows which deacon Dell were extraordinary. musicians at the leadership of Algoma, Archdeacon Dell Bor- were commissioned in 1978 and un- conference. nowsky, Diocese of Qu'Appelle, See “Clericus 2018.” page 2. See “Wonderful Windows" page 2 The Reverends George Matoush and Agnes Flam provided mellifluous music The Reverends Richard Moore and George Westgate responded to the vibrant for those attending the conference. music and moving hymns which gave much life to the conference. Clericus 2018 continued from page 1. Even though they had not digenous Ecclesiastical profound teaching on the cus was a great deal bus- previously conferred with Province. very practical and vital ier than previous years, it one another, it was as if Kaythryn presented a need for discipleship. was in the words of many, every detail of their pre- program for the develop- Archdeacon Dell, who one of the best. Our stud- sentations had been care- ment of Parenting Sup- was our chaplain, led us ies, meetings, worship, fully coordinated. port Groups in commu- in Bible studies and dis- and fellowship were tru- Bishop Mark talked to nities led by individuals cussion with a focus on ly sweet. The benefit of us about the history of from those communities. forgiveness and reconcili- in-house shopping from the Sacred Circle and the Bishop Anne brought ation. Sperling's was the icing on movement towards an In- to us a well prepared and While our week at cleri- the cake.

The Northland A publication of the Anglican Diocese of Moosonee A Section of the Anglican Journal Nicky Alexander, Judith Barkel, and Peter Colbert admired the stained glass This rich stained glass has a second Editor: George Cribbs windows in their parish church of St. Matthew's Cathedral window of colour so that light is fil- Published Quarterly. tered through to the painted image. "Wonderous Windows" continued from page 1. Materials may be sent dertaken by Canadian artists Yvonne tors along with members of the band in January of this year that the congre- electronically to: Williams and Rosemary Kilbourn, who joined us upstairs for their coffee gation undertook to explore ways in [email protected] This year, St. Matthews teamed up break. which the church can make space for or mailed to: with local artist Marie-Eve Proulx of Some visitors came from as far afield arts and cultural initiatives in the city. Diocese of Moosonee Crooked Spruce Calligraphy who had as Mississauga. They explained that When the artist Rosemary Kilbourn c/o Administration Office, prepared cards to describe each win- this was their first visit to Timmins and first visited the church in 1982 she 2-113 B Third Street, dow. The calligraphic script comple- that they had undertaken to explore the wrote to the Dean, as follows: "it is Cochrane, ON mented the dynamic shapes and rich city on foot. They were excited to find so good to see a whole church given P0L 1C0 colour of the glass. a church that was open on a Saturday to Yvonne Williams' work - then they 705-272-4310 The Geoffrey James Lee School of afternoon and to view the windows (the windows) really begin to glow and Printed by Music has been holding regular band from the inside! sing properly!" Participation in Doors Webnews Printing, Inc. practices on Saturday mornings in the From its earliest beginnings in 1913, Open presents us with an unique op- North York, ON hall. The joyful sounds of wind and St. Matthew's has been an integral part portunity to reach out and share our www.facebook.com brass wafted up into the sanctuary and of Timmins' cultural landscape and cultural treasures, make connections Anglican Diocese of Moosonee added to the atmosphere in the nave. continues to serve as a place of wor- and establish partnerships in the com- We welcomed a dozen or so visi- ship and community gathering. It was munity!

2 NORTHLAND • DECEMBER 2018 Bishop Anne Germond, , Bishop Tom Corston, Diocese of Moosonee, and Indigenous Bishop of The Rev. Patricia Dorland and Canon Canada, Mark McDonald all added to 'the truly grand celebration at St. Matthew's Cathedral.' Grace Delaney shared a moment.

Article by Bishop Tom Corston, Diocese of deacon of Moosonee" to serve as Moosonee. our new Diocesan Administrator. Ordinations Galore Our guest speaker for the confer- UR DIOCESE OF ence, Algoma Bishop Anne Ger- MOOSONEE has been mond, was the preacher and spoke experiencing some days about ministry in an excellent mes- ofO exciting change and renewal sage. In her sermon, the bishop said, throughout the last half of 2017. As in part, focussing on the candidates, a result, our future looks to be open "Ministry is a strange thing though, to us with a renewed sense of opti- because even as we find ourselves mism. being raised up, 'someone special', Among the changes has been made a big fuss of and celebrated, the conclusion of the first ever and very much the centre of atten- Moosonee School of Ministry and tion, the gospel constantly reminds the resultant ordinations of some us that we are 'nobodies' - lowly ser- of the graduates. In June, Bishop vants of the church, foot washers. Corston presided at six ordination Jesus himself set the example for us celebrations in Hornepayne, Moose about foot washing as he knelt in Factory, and Kirkland Lake. Of the front of his followers the night be- six made deacon at those services, fore he died and washed their feet. five were graduates of the School Looking up at them, he instructed of Ministry. The Reverends Isobel them to go and do to others as he Dube and Ilene Jaremy now serve at himself had done. In your ministry Hornepayne and Constance Lake; Archbishop and Dean Gilson happily presented The Reverend and calling you too are undertaking The Reverends Grace Delaney and Deacon Karen Pitt to the congregation at St. Matthew's Cathedral. the role of a servant, so get ready Marion Maybee serve at Moose end Dinah Asquabaneskum serves ity and music ministry. The dioce- for the ride ... roll up your sleeves Factory; and The Reverend Vivien at Wemindji. What truly wonderful san clergy all looked so resplendent and never be afraid to get yourself Clarke serves at Kirkland Lake. The experiences these celebrations have as they vested and processed into dirty in the muck and mud of life!" Reverend Agnes Flam, a graduate been. As The Northland goes to the cathedral. Archbishop Johnson Following the liturgy, the gather- of the former Church Army, serves print, we are looking forward to one presided for his final time as our ing moved to the parish hall for a at Eastmain. further ordination when Leo Friday tenth Diocesan when a new recruit very happy time of fellowship with Following the summer in mid- is to be made deacon in Kasheche- to Moosonee, Karen Pitt, was made one another before heading off for September, the ordinations contin- wan in November. deacon to serve the diocesan street a short night of rest before the be- ued with two being made deacons at Added to these uplifting moments ministries in Timmins and the can- ginning of a very busy week at our Mistissini and one other at Wemind- was the truly grand celebration at St. ons appointed last spring, Norm annual clergy conference. The Dio- ji. Thus, The Reverend Ann West- Matthew's Cathedral at the begin- Wesley, Phelan Scanlon, and Larry cese of Moosonee is an example gate serves at Mistissini and The ning of our annual Clergy and Par- Armstrong were installed 'into their to the whole Canadian Church of Reverend George Matoush serves ish Leadership Conference in early stalls'. With the assistance of the imaginative and forward-looking at Wemindji, Chisasibi, and Waska- September. The cathedral parish dean and chancellor, Larry Arm- ministry. We look to our future with ganish and furthermore, The Rever- outdid themselves in their hospital- strong was formally collated "Arch- enthusiasm.

NORTHLAND • DECEMBER 2018 3 The Beating of the Drum Article written by Canon Norm Wesley, St. Thomas, Moose Factory & Church of the Apostles, Moosonee, ON.

partner, and singer with the "High associate this with the other. This, Ridge Singers.' He loves to Pow I gathered, is an expression of how Wow. He loves to sing. He loves deep the opposition runs to the to drum. He started as a young boy event that was planned. The use and was nurtured by his friends - of biblical scripture in this manner Caleb took a special interest and is a monstrous misinterpretation made it right for my grandson. My that needs to be called out as such. grandson's love for the drum and This, I also gathered, is surely song has given him a clean life, a done out of pure obliviousness to positive outlook and foundation. what happens at and the meaning He sings to "the beating of the of Pow Wows to some. drums" and his heart soars! Attempts to silence "the beat- This is my grandson and we are ing of the drums" is a serious vio- very proud of him. lation of the rights of freedom of Like him, many other young religious expression guaranteed people travel to the Pow Wow in the Charter of Human Rights circuit across Canada. This is a in this country. It runs contrary to growing phenomenon - especially this country's efforts of reconcil- in the last couple of decades in this ing the atrocities of colonization diocese. This summer, the Waska- as expressed in the "94 Calls to ganish Pow Wow - the first for that Action" of the TRC. It runs coun- community - drew much attention ter to the United Nations Declara- across the land because of the op- tion of the Rights of Indigenous position from the leadership of the Peoples adopted by the govern- community allegedly fueled by ment of this country. And also, as the 'churches' of the community. Dan Isaac quoted in the Septem- In one instance, I was appalled ber, 2018 issue of the Nation in his by a Facebook video commen- article "Dancing with Division," tary whereby drums were used to silencing the drums is contrary to drown out the cries of babies be- "the Cree constitution [that] states ing tossed into the mouths of the in section 1.4 that the Cree Nation Canaaite god associated with child subscribes to the fundamental val- sacrifice - Moech - are cast as evil ues of freedom .. and honour for Canon Norm Wesley, St. Thomas, Moose Factory & Church of the Apostles, and demonic. This suggested that Cree traditions." While some may Moosonee, Ontario is a drummer who appreciates Cree culture. argue that Pow Wows as they are E WOULD SIT WITH celebrated today may not be the HIS back propped up same as what was, the rhythm and against a wall on the bed significance remain unchanged. inH our cabin. With eyes closed in To encourage "the beating of the the evening light, he would qui- drums" is to give licence to fill the etly hum a song. Then another. void in the hearts of our youth; to Chants actually - the ones he and let their hearts soar in song and his friends would sing in unison. dance. And as I watch him in secret in the The press release by our Dioc- dimming light, I imagine the drum esan Executive taking a stand in that is ever before him. It's April, supporting and encouraging the Niska Pesim - The Canada Goose Pow Wow prior to the event sets Month. Soon the geese would ar- us apart from those in opposition. rive and the hunt would start in Taking such a stand is to be cast in earnest. But as each day passes, the light of what Jesus taught, "By so does the week of the Pow Wow this all will know that you are my which falls at the height of the disciples. That you love one an- goose hunt - both tugging at his other." And it was in Christ's love heart. Inevitably, the chopper will that the message of support and arrive and carry him home. Then, encouragement was crafted. off with his friends he would go The organizers of the Waskagan- to the Pow Wow which he dearly ish Pow Wow, under the leadership loves. of Susan Esau, are to be applaud- This is my grandson. Every Cree - harvest time!" He would all drums, including "the beating ed. It was through their vision and spring he would interrupt his hunt only smile in return and leave to of the drums" at Pow Wows are courage that the "beating of the and I would say to him, tongue in go to the Pow Wow. But as al- both evil and demonic. drums" returned and resounded to cheek, "it's hunting season for us ways, he would return refreshed. I was speechless for a moment uplift the hearts of the likes of my This is my grandson, my hunting about how one could and would grandson and our people.

4 NORTHLAND • DECEMBER 2018 A Gospel Horizon for Moosonee Article written by Bishop Mark MacDonald, National Indigenous Anglican Bishop of Canada.

both a sense of gratitude and a strong own expression of the faith of Je- feeling of hope. Hope doesn't erase sus Christ. In the past, the Church the challenges but it brings a light to sought to reproduce churches from the challenges that point us in a posi- other places. The customs, language, tive direction. With hope, we give and world views of the people were the Spirit of God some room in our unwelcome. Failure to conform to minds and hearts for the ideas and the standard from outside was con- emotions that will carry us forward. demned. But now, the churches of The resources of the church, espe- the North are free to become what cially the financial resources, have God is calling them to be, celebrat- been stretched. We don't have the ing the life that God has produced money for buildings and salaries in the North and contributing to the that we once had. This has made it larger life of our communities in a difficult for some communities and positive and supportive way. Third, congregations to maintain their fel- we see the leadership of our network lowship and ministries. The church- and family of faith, both locally and es of the South that once supported at the diocesan level, adapting and our work are struggling themselves changing to meet the circumstances as attendance slips and buildings and ahead. These three elements, taken personnel become increasingly ex- together, promise good things. pensive. When these factors are cou- But there is a fourth reason that pled with the intense social issues I am hopeful. That is the power of that exist in our northern communi- goodness, mercy, and love of our ties, it makes it difficult. Just when living God. God has not brought us our communities need the comfort here to die; we are being empowered and hope of the Gospel the most, we to move ahead in hope. In the Early seem to have so many hindrances to Church, people were faced with the providing the Good News with free- greatest of obstacles and a complete dom and joy. lack of resources. Everything was As mentioned, I have great hope stacked against them: government, - even in the face of our great chal- the culture and attitudes of the sur- lenges. I would even go so far as rounding world, and their own pov- to say that the greatest days of our erty. They were, nevertheless, in the churches are ahead of us. What is the The Canon Grace Delaney, Moose Factory, and Bishop Mark MacDonald, power of the Spirit, able to bounce National Indigenous Anglican Bishop shared a moment before the service of basis of this hope? First, the people their lack into the strength of God. It Ordination for Karen Pitt at St. Matthew's Cathedral. whom we love and serve are spiritu- was a need they responded to; it was ally oriented. They look to the spiri- a call that was theirs. When I visited T WAS A GREAT JOY TO JOIN face a number of challenges: dis- tual life, that is our heart and theirs, the leadership of Moosonee, I saw the leadership of the Diocese tances, resources, difficult social as the foundation of life. Second, the those same elements waiting for the of Moosonee in September. Al- problems in the North, to name a few churches and people of our commu- blessing and anointing of God and I thoughI the churches of the diocese - I went away from the meeting with nities are now free to become their believe that it is coming.

Article written by The Reverend George Westgate, St. John the We Miss You! Evangelist, Mistissini, QC. E HAVE THE PLEA- the Wednesday mid-day discussion hold that against him. We both share SURE as Christians to sermons, the Monday Manna Service, a love for Monty Python and that walk with people who and then turning the Cathedral into a crazy sense of humour really carries helpW us along that journey of faith musical teaching and concert centre. you through so much. That Monty and they inspire and encourage us He meets people in Tim Horton's and Python Life of Brian humour helped and they make us laugh when we on the street and talks with them. him to always look on the brighter want to cry. Dean Gregory Gilson is He helps people who are struggling side of life. I connected with Greg on one of those people. mentally and spiritually and takes another level because he is a person I came to the Diocese of Moosonee them out to lunch. If someone needs who is simply 'bananas' for Jesus. five years ago and met some strange groceries, he takes them shopping Greg did not do this all alone. He people who shared three things in and they share coffee and a donut. had a lovely partner, Valerie, who common: love for the Gospel, love Greg came to the Diocese of gave a balance to his zany character. for family, and love for the North. Moosonee over seven years ago She really has her hands full with One of those people was Dean Greg- and he has mentored clergy and lay this one. Anyone who is married ory Gilson; I would say that he was people alike. He shares his love for: to a priest can relate to that. After I the strangest of the whole bunch. Jesus Christ, the Gospel, the Church, said to people in Timmins that they Dean Greg Gilson, St. Paul's South Greg is a man who thinks outside the Diocese, and the mission of would be sad to see Greg leave they Porcupine & St. Matthew's Cathedral, the box; he has a real flare for it with the Church. He studied at Huron replied that they would 'miss Valerie Timmins, ON. those Friday night Jazz Vespers, College; I told him that I did not more!'

NORTHLAND • DECEMBER 2018 5 TWO MINUTE TALK: MARTHA WESTGATE PARISH: ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST, MISTISSINI, QC. Archbishop Anne Germond was supported by the Primate, Fred Hiltz, Archbishop Colin Johnson, Bishop Tom Corston and a bevy of bishops at the time of her election to the post of Metropolitan. WHAT DO YOU LIKE ABOUT THE NORTH: Culture & Tradition

A New Metropolitan, and the winner is ... YOUR BIRTHPLACE: St. Article by Archdeacon Larry Armstrong, Diocese of Moosonee. Anthony, Newfoundland

by Colin Johnson in his opening positive sign of God's guidance. YOUR BEST HIDDEN TALENT: address: "Keep in mind that who- Anne has only been the Bishop I have many talents - too long to list ever is elected is automatically the of Algoma for two years. Yes, she Bishop of Moosonee." There were says she feels overwhelmed, un- YOUR FAVOURITE HOBBY: I no sounds of moaning, groaning, prepared, and undeserving. Yet, have many hobbies; I like to learn or gnashing of teeth for the 'great for those of us who were blessed new things. experiment' is now recognized as by her presence at our clericus YOUR FAVOURITE CHURCH a success. In fact, this new way of this past September and those ROLE: The Church life is all that existing, surviving, and succeed- of us who were delegates at this I know; my goal is to explore new ing was mentioned at different Synod, we are confident of good ways to bring different generations times as a way forward for others. things to come. together. I enjoy all aspects of the This Synod's theme was "A Hope- Not everything is changing church. ful Church in Changing Times." though; Bishop Tom Corston car- We, as a diocese, are no strang- ries on for at least another year YOUR FAVOURITE BOOK OR ers to these changing times and as Assisting Bishop. While he MOVIE: No real favourite book what we have hoped for we have continues to groan about want- - I love to read; I like the show received ... we have survived and ing to retire five years after his Vampire Knight. we exist! retirement as our bishop, he will Psalm 23:3 He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness Anne Germond, Bishop of Al- continue to be a familiar presence for his name's sake. goma, was elected Metropoli- and guiding hand in our diocese. Bishop Tom Corston and Archbishop tan Archbishop on the first bal- Anne Germond bring a balance of lot and subsequently, the second experienced and fresh leadership to such Bishop of Moosonee. What the people of Moosonee. was so new and frightening for us only five years ago is now busi- VERY THREE YEARS, ness as usual. While there were PROVINCIAL SYNOD is the usual discussions about who convened. This 36th ses- would or would not allow their Esion of the triennial meeting was name to stand, there was no hesi- hosted by the Diocese of Ottawa. tancy because of the Diocese of Next time- (spoiler alert) it will Moosonee being part of the pack- be held in Algoma. age. Another fact about the suc- The biggest item on the agenda cess of this relationship was that was the election of a new Met- in Archbishop Colin Johnson's re- ropolitan to replace the outgoing marks at synod and several other Archbishop Colin Johnson, who gatherings over the years, "being announced his plans to retire in Bishop of Moosonee has invigo- 2017. The election of a Metropol- rated his ministry." itan has dual significance for the Many saw the election of Anne candidates which was emphasized Germond on the first ballot as a

6 NORTHLAND • DECEMBER 2018 Bishop's Message Article by Archbishop Anne Germond, Diocese of Moosonee. "Go, therefore and make dis- ciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. And teaching them to obey everything that I have commanded." Matthew 28: 16-20 T WAS A REAL JOY TO ME to be with the clergy and lay leaders of Moosonee in Tim- minsI this September at their annual clericus gathering. It was a time of celebration as a new deacon in Christ's Church was ordained, and The Diocese of Moosonee is singularly fortunate in having Assistant Bishop Tom Corston and Archbishop Anne as three new Canons were installed Germond as its leaders. in your Cathedral. It was a time of heaven and earth has been given to ery word, to follow in his/her steps, fellowship and learning, of feasting me," says Jesus, "Go, therefore and to sleep outside their door in order on God's Word and on each other's make disciples of all nations, bap- not to miss any pearls of wisdom; to company as we formed community tizing them in the name of the Fa- watch how they conduct themselves, and unpacked some of what Jesus ther and of the Son and of the Holy to commit yourself to living in the meant when he gave his disciples Spirit. And teaching them to obey same atmosphere, breathing the the Great Commission to, "Go and everything that I have commanded." same air. There is nothing intermit- make disciples of all nations." When (Matthew 28: 16-20) tent bout being a true disciple at all. I was asked to write an article for the The disciples' job was to do for If we are truly his disciples, we will Northland, I had no idea that when the rest of their lives what Jesus had want to follow him to the ends of the I finally sat down at my computer done in his. It was an every day com- earth to do his work and to echo his to pen these words I would soon be mission given to every believer for love to it. It is also to remain close to your diocesan bishop! In my election every moment of their lives. It is Jesus, to remain near his heart. One as the Metropolitan for the Ecclesi- great, because it has to do with the of my favourite images of the disci- astical Province of Ontario, a whole Gospel. ple John is of him resting on Jesus's new chapter has opened up in my Within two years after the Spirit bosom - his eyes fixed on Jesus. life and yours. I look forward to ev- was poured out at Pentecost, Jerusa- The story is told about a Coast erything that God has in store for us lem was filled with Jesus's teaching. Bishop Anne enjoyed Clericus. Guard unit stationed at Cape May, as we walk alongside each other in (Acts 5.28); within 4.5 years they even see it as a suggestion. Instead, New Jersey. One night a hurricane faith, hope, and love. I give thanks had planted churches and equipped it has become the "Great Omission" blew in from the Atlantic Ocean and for the tremendous leadership of- disciples (Acts 9.1) within 18 years and we have become a people who a ship was breaking up just off the fered so generously by Archbishop they had turned the world upside 'go to church' but leave behind what coast. The commander of the unit Colin Johnson, our former Metro- down (Acts 17.6) and within 28 we hear inside. The church is the woke the men under his command politan, by Bishop Tom Corston, the years the Gospel was bearing fruit only institution in the world that ex- and told them to prepare to go to sea. Assistant Bishop, and by Archdea- and growing throughout the world. ists for those outside of it and in my One of the young recruits shot back con Larry Armstrong, the Diocesan And now it is our turn to carry the time with the clergy and leaders in incredulously, "But Captain! If we Administrator. How blessed we are good news of God's love to all the Moosonee we thought about ways go out there we might never come to have such faithful and committed world, baptizing, teaching, and for a that we can GO and MAKE DIS- back." The captain answered, "Son, leaders who are doing everything time to faithfully live out Jesus's in- CIPLES. you don't have to come back! You they can for the greater good of the struction. I commend the book, Being Dis- have to go out." Being a Christian church. Remember that Jesus's last words ciples by Archbishop Rowan Wil- requires getting out there and betting During my time in Moosonee, I to his followers were not, "Go and liams to you. In it the Archbishop your life on the truth of the Gospel shared some reflections on what it find a comfortable church and have says that, "Discipleship is a state of and committing your life with all the means for us to Be Disciples today, pot luck dinners." His last words 'being' - about the way we live - not risks involved. as I consider this to be foundational were not, "Go and sing the songs you just about the decisions we make, the In that well loved hymn, Jesus to our lives as followers of Jesus. like in worship. Jesus didn't say, "Try things we believe. but a way of being asks, "Will you come and follow me The Great Commission at the end to some good every once in a while." in Christ." (page 1) if I but call your name? Will you go of Matthew's Gospel has long been What Jesus said was, "Go and make What makes you a disciple of Je- where you don't know and never considered among Jesus' most sig- disciples!" sus is not just turning up in church be the same? Will you let my love nificant instructions to his Apostles This is called the "Great Commis- from time to time, but more like be- be shown, will you let my name be for carrying the message of the Gos- sion," not the "Great Suggestion." ing a student in the ancient world. It known, will you let my life be grown pel into the world. "All authority in Unfortunately, many churches don't is to hang on to your teacher's ev- in you and in me?" So? Will you?

NORTHLAND • DECEMBER 2018 7 New & Improved Logo Article by The Reverend Valerie Issac, St. Mark's, Kapuskasing, ON HERE'S SOMETHING each diocese; they will be complete NEW at PWRDF and if with the diocesan logo and sent to you take a look at the web- the PWRDF representative. The Tsite you'll see what I mean. After banners will be available soon and listening to people's concerns and they can be borrowed from the di- suggestions, a new website and ocesan representative for any func- logo were unveiled at the Annual tion which is promoting PWRDF. Gathering in Toronto in September. At this year's conference, we The new look logo represents the dealt with a myriad of items from a world and our outreach while mak- survivor of the war in El Salvador ing it visibly stunning. The new who was able to bring his story to website is very user friendly and us. Cesar is a survivor and he took secure - should you wish to make it upon himself to learn English to This pen and ink sketch of St. Thomas' Church, Moose Factory, ON was cre- donations or purchase gifts. Each speak with us for one of the ses- ated by the artist and architect, Nicky Alexander. of the diocesan representatives was sions that he led. He made us look graduate from high school and now final Eucharist and Maureen Law- presented with a pair of socks with long and hard at what was impor- he helps other young people in his rence, who stepped down as 'the the new logo on it as a promotion. tant to us as children and the les- community. queen of governance.' We will miss Coming soon to diocese across the sons that we were able to learn. He There was so much that we were their leadership but we know that county - banners! Yes, there will be talked about the lack of school- exposed to. We said goodbye to our there will be others to step in and a series of three banners going to ing and how he was finally able to Primate, Fred, who led us in our make new inroads to our group.

Who Is Our Neighbour? Article by The Reverend Patricia Dorland, St. Mark's, Iroquois Falls, ON. SERVE AS AN ANGLICAN topics can be tough to deal with but book, Inshallah. This is a song priest to the congregation of in light of how Jesus Christ calls us book which witnesses to the global St. John's Lutheran, in South to be his disciples, these are top- expression of who Lutherans are Porcupine.I As their pastor, I am ics which need to be addressed and today. The music which comes considered a rostered clergy and then acted upon. The Eastern Syn- from a variety of cultures is uplift- am given the opportunity to attend od Bishop, Michael Pryse, began ing, hopeful, and enjoyable to sing. their biannual synod. This year it by giving an opening report which Throughout the three and a half was held in Toronto and delegates was passionate and articulate as he days of the conference, there was from as far away as Mahone Bay, set out the synod's vision and the Bible study and prayer and much Nova Scotia, as far south as Leam- call to action he was encourag- fellowship, laughter, and song. In ington, Ontario, and as far west as ing those in attendance to take up. the days together, we all embraced Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario were all Bishop Pryse recognized that these the reality that although we do not in attendance. The theme focused are difficult times for the church as always get to choose our neigh- on "Who is our neighbour?"and it struggles with the need to move bour, we are to love our neighbour all the presentations answered this forward into the community and as ourselves whether they be refu- question with truth and integrity. into the world in different ways gees, people of diverse cultures or The topics of: First Nations, rec- than in the past. nationalities, people of different onciliation, racism, LGBTQ2S+, The synod gathering also had sexual orientations, people who are homeless people, and safe shelter its joyful sessions as Debbie Lou homeless or people who were on injection sites all resulted in chal- Ludolph led the assembly in inspir- this land many centuries before we, The Reverend Patricia Dorland & lenging but educational conversa- ing and energy filled music as we as settlers, arrived. We are liberated Lesley Curtis looked forward to a tions. There is no doubt that these were introduced to the new song by God's grace to be neighbours! service of ordination.

8 NORTHLAND • DECEMBER 2018