ALGOMA ANGLICAN April 2018 Official Voice of the – A section of the Anglican Journal Vol. 61 – No. 4 Inside Algoma

Set people on fire with the Spirit of God In his April Table Talk, Rev. Dr. Jay Koyle suggests how to enhance the liturgy in celebra- tion of the Feast of Pentecost which this years falls on the long weekend in May. See p. 2

Growing in understanding of the Episcopate This past February, along with A JOYFUL CELEBRATION: On Sunday, December 17, 2017 Bishop Anne Germond joined parishioners at Holy Trin- 33 other from 17 ity, Sault Ste. Marie for a service of Rededication of the present church constructed in 1960. It was one of a number of province from the Anglican events held throughout 2017 in celebration of the 100th anniversary of the parish. Cutting the cake in celebration of Communion gathered at Can- the anniversary are members of the descendants of the founding families. Pictured from left are Judy Gaunt, Marie terbury Cathedral for “Baby Egglesfield, Doralynn Meakin, Bishop Anne Germond and Jim Dukes. Bishop School.” See p. 3 Get on with the mission of the Parish of Holy Trinity, Sault Ste. Church In his April letter, Rev. Canon Bob Elkin writes of the importance of living out the Marie celebrates 100th anniversary mission of the church and the need to let it not only walk, but fly. By Marie Egglesfield The service was conducted by church was debt free, as only then ing for the Priesthood. Other Holy See p. 6 The first church service in the Rev. Owen R. Jull, with C. Wil- can it be dedicated. Trinity clergy present included the parish of Holy Trinity, Sault Ste, loughby and Tom Askew as War- Three events marked the cel- Rev’d Canon Bob Elkin and his Marie was held in the little white dens. It was reported in the Algo- ebrations for this 100 year mile- wife Connie, and Ven. Bill Stad- church at Huckson’s Corners in ma Missionary News that “a large stone, the first being a well at- nyk and his wife Doreen. Clergy Next deadline Tarentorus Township on Decem- congregation was present, in spite tended dinner at the Delta Hotel. from Sault Ste. Marie who were The deadline for the next issue of The Algoma Anglican is ber 9, 1917, at 3:15 p.m. with 40 in of the severe wintery weather. The Geoff Meakin, who married into in attendance included Rev. Clare Monday, April 2. attendance. In October of that year, church is not completely furnished the Savela Pioneer family, was the Miller, present incumbent, Canon Send items to: a dedicated group of Parishioners yet, and will not be formally open Master of Ceremonies and kept the Earl Burke and his wife Karen, Lay Mail or courier: under contractor Frank Raimey, until it is.” The church was for- parishioners in stitches. Special Canon Henry Gaines and his wife P.O. Box 221 began this building project. Fami- mally opened and dedicated on guest was Rev. Canon Bev, Ven. Hugh Hamilton and his 1148 Hwy 141 lies involved were Figures, Taylor, Trinity Sunday, May 26, 1918, by and his wife Janet, from London, wife Anna, Susan Montague Koyle Rosseau P0C 1J0 E-mail: Eagle, A.H. Huckson, Lou Mer- Archbishop Thornloe, third Bishop . Rev. Shaw was a former and her husband Rev. Dr. Jay [email protected] edith and Charlie Willoughby. of Algoma. This means that the Curate at Holy Trinity while study- See Church – p. 7 North Bay churches work to reach their goal By Johanna Kristolaitis blossomed into a collaborative, World of Gifts program. Future project, as a way to help us re- Whether due to differing opin- Editor’s note: In the following multi-project fundraising goal to fundraisers are sure to add to this member to be thankful for what ions as to the best gift or simply Johanna Kristolaitis, Deanery give globally. Currently, church- initial effort, since it will take we have and mindful of others’ a high goal-setting mind set, the Facilitator for Temiskaming, es in the North Bay area are time to reach the $2000 goal. needs. The Sunday School partic- group of children and youth chose writes of a number of fundraisers turning their children’s ministry The idea began during the 2017 ipants were asked to choose a gift six projects instead of one. Some undertaken by the children’s min- initiatives into fundraisers with Thanksgiving season. Ven. Linda from the PWRDF World of Gifts gifts were agricultural, others istry initiatives in North Bay to all monies being put towards the White (a.k.a. Reverend Linda) catalogue, which had come as an were to improve medical care, raise money for various projects “H2Oh!” bore well project found asked the children at St. John the insert with the Anglican papers, and the $215 for all six seemed What began as a small project in the Primate’s World Relief and Divine Anglican Church in North and to come up with ideas to raise feasible. The money was raised to promote thankfulness has Development Fund (PWRDF) Bay to take on a Thanksgiving money for that gift. See “Please Donate” – p. 5 (2) Algoma Anglican, April 2018 Set hearts aflame this May long weekend By the Rev. Dr. Jay Koyle ‘Veni Sancte Spiritus’ is an accessible and popular chant Easter season much as it began during the Easter Vigil. At We certainly are experiencing some interesting calendar that would provide a gentle accompaniment to this move- the Vigil, the Paschal Candle was lit and its flame provided alignments this year: Valentine’s Day and Ash Wednesday ment. Either way, make sure there is an encounter between light to tapers in the hands of participants, as it did for the sharing the same date, The First Sunday of Easter landing worshipers and water! candles of the newly baptized. on April Fool’s Day. Before long, another not-to-be-missed Instead of the renewal of vows, the Gathering of the So to mirror that action, as each person is returning to Christian Festival, The Day of Pentecost, will come along. Community might include a sprinkling rite. If you haven’t their place after sharing Communion, or at some point It will be nestled nicely in the midst of the May long week- noticed already, a form for this is linked on the home page before the closing hymn in places unable to celebrate the end. of our Diocesan website under the “Becoming the Story We Eucharist, they can be handed a taper lit from the Paschal In one sense, that might seem a shame. After all, long Tell” banner. The ‘Veni Sancte Spiritus’ might serve as the Candle. If your space allows, on this occasion you may weekends, especially if the weather promises to be favour- entrance song. It would be followed by the Easter Greeting want to reverse the flow of the Communion procession, able, are times when many hop in the car for a bit of a get- and Thanksgiving for Baptism. Before the Collect of the having people go up the side aisles to receive and then away. In May, those with camps or cottages, nomenclature returning to their seats down the central aisle with flames dependent largely on your particular locale in the Diocese, flickering, a sight sure to leave an impression. seize the opportunity to open up the place, making ready As the final act of the rite, extinguish the Paschal Candle for summer-long enjoyment. So it may seem pointless to and then, for the last hymn, choose something repetitive make a fuss over Pentecost this year. With the possible like We are Marching in the Light of God so everyone can exception of Muskoka, our naves are likely to be very process out of the worship space with lit candles, book-free sparsely populated anyway. and heads up, a wonderful representation of the Spirit- Yet, Pentecost is a Principal Feast of the church year and filled church sent forth into the world bearing the light of worth observing no matter what. Besides, I’d dare say its Christ. coinciding with the long weekend also presents opportuni- Following worship, have a barbecue or “Lemonade on ties, not just setbacks. the Lawn,” and invite the neighbours to join in. Make sure This wonderful close to the great fifty-day Season of there are banners and uplifting music playing. Draw a Easter emphasizes the bestowal of the Holy Spirit and that crowd like our ancestors in faith did on the first Christian Spirit’s gifts in baptism. It highlights the baptismal fellow- Pentecost! ship in the Spirit, a communion transcending divisions. It Perhaps plan to host some sort of Pentecost arts festi- celebrates the universal witness to the good news prompted Day, the sprinkling of the congregation might accompany val that weekend. Speak to local artists, schools, cultural by the Spirit. Therefore, it is an ideal time to celebrate the singing of ‘Glory to God’ or an exuberant Pentecost groups, and so on, inviting them to share their creative baptism. hymn. work, visual arts, music, poetry. Celebrate the diversity If there are no candidates, it is an opportunity to once Your proclamation on Pentecost can echo that of Acts 2 within our society and how each culture can be a place in again renew our own baptismal vows. In this case, after the and its roll call of nations from all places and times. If you which the gospel finds expression. renewal of vows, the Presider and other liturgical leaders have people in your congregation who speak languages oth- Too often we shortchange our great days because of con- may liberally sprinkle water over the congregation. Another er than English, have one or two of the readings proclaimed flicts with society’s calendar. This year, let’s engage fully in possibility is to invite people to approach the font so they in those tongues. You may want to have each bidding of our festivals, praying that our joyful devotion will ignite the can run their hands through its waters and trace the sign of the Prayers of the People voiced in different languages, hearts and imaginations of those who encounter Christians the cross on their foreheads or across their bodies. Taize’s too. A final vivid connection to baptism might be to end the on fire with the Spirit of God! Book review of the month By Charlotte Haldenby we’re going to try by experiment and observation and My inter-church book club which includes Angli- we’ll get there.” The guru, is the philosopher/holy can, members of the United Church and Roman Cath- man: ”Yes, it’s good to expand our knowledge of how olics choose books in June. Everyone brings in their the world operates materially but let’s go beyond, to favorite five, giving a “blurb-y” booktalk on each. the Why? And for some, the Who? Where did that first Members then decide which are the ones everyone mass come from? Why did it explode in Big Bang? likes, then a majority likes. Finally maybe one which Who made those laws that seem to work everywhere is totally awesome to only one member but she says in the universe?” “You really have to read this book!” Presented as conversation, or sometimes a stage When our friend brought us The Wonder of the debate, because both geek and guru can be long- World: A Journey from Modern Science to the Mind of winded, these discussions exercise your mind to see God by Roy Abraham Varghese, as that final book, we both sides: “Well, I say”, and “But what about”. Now said “Okay, sort of”. After all, the blurbs on the back we’ve done the prep of Section One we can really get were by two Nobel Prize winners, a NASA scientist, into this dialogue and figure out our own answers to and someone who is “the world’s best known atheist.” the ultimate questions we want to ask! And don’t skip Once we actually had the book in our hands and start- the Appendix: “A hundred wonders of the world”. ed to read, “Oh, no! It’s heavy duty physics!” and not Our feelings after out discussion: “A hard slog!” even any diagrams. I haven’t had physics since it was “So much to take in when we’re not used to thinking compulsory in Grade 11, and that was so long ago. that way!” “Hey, I’m glad we did it!” “Now we’ve How many of us actually understood the physics discussed it, I think I’ll go back and try again!” on Big Bang Theory, back at the beginning, when At this time when science is becoming such a major Sheldon, on The Big Bang Theory, would write out force in school curricula and in the job market, this is an equation that filled his whole easel and Leonard a good way to learn what’s new in that world, and then would suggest changes on the fifth line. go on to the ultimate questions. Have you heard of The first section of this book is serious physics: STEM: science, technology, engineering and math? space, time, and motion; the microverse; and yes, And, by the way, when I was talking with a friend Big Bang. A lot has been discovered since some of us from my other book club, about what we were reading were back in high school. It is so amazing to know in lately, she said, “I need this book for my grandson. such detail how things work. The second block gets He’s so tied up in his physics he doesn’t see the rest us into the big questions of why things work, and how of the picture.” did it come to be that way. There’s another dimension The author, Roy Abraham Varghese, has written or beyond the material world. How have the sages of the edited several books on the relationship of science world figured it out? Where do philosophy and reli- and religion, such as Cosmos, Bios, Theos and is of- gion come in? Here there are a lot of quotations by big ten a panelist at world conferences on these issues of names to get you thinking. How did it all start? What science and religion. set up all those laws that keep it going? Varghese, Roy Abraham. The Wonder of the World: The biggest part of the book is the guru/geek dia- A Journey from Modern Science to the Mind of God logues. You know the basics; now let’s put it into con- . Fountain Hills, Arizona: TYR Publishing, 2003. versation. The geek is like serious Sheldon: “Physics 459p. answers all questions, and if we don’t know it yet,

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The Algoma Anglican is the Official Voice of the Diocese of Algoma. Address: P.O. Box 1168, Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. P6A 5N7 The Rt. Rev. Anne Germond, Bishop EDITORIAL Peter Simmons, Editor Letter from the Bishop On being a bishop: for those in the early years of episcopal ministry

Otherwise known as: Baby Bishop School at Canterbury Cathedral. that they can model what Christian community looks like. Thank you, dear people of Algoma for sponsoring me to attend ‘Baby Bish- Besides meeting wonderful bishops from around the Communion it was being op School’, a ten day course at Canterbury Cathedral this February. There were immersed in the daily life and rhythm of Canterbury Cathedral that made a huge 33 new bishops from 17 provinces of the Anglican Communion in attendance, impact on me. The Cathedral is two hours east of London in Kent, and we stayed including three from . There were three women in the group. Countries in a Lodge within its precincts. Imagine looking out of your window and seeing represented on the course included Canada, New the magnificent spire of the Cathedral just a few feet away. Zealand, Australia, Malaysia, Bangladesh, Burun- Canterbury is the Mother Church of the worldwide Anglican Communion and di, Kenya, Congo, Ghana, Tanzania, South Sudan, was founded in 597 when Pope Gregory the Great sent a monk, Augustine, to South Africa, Papua New Guinea, and Brazil. England as a missionary. Augustine established his seat, or ‘Cathedra’, and mon- The idea behind the course is for new bishops to astery in Canterbury and became England’s first Archbishop. Augustine’s monks grow in their understanding of what it means to be a lived under the Rule of Benedict which teaches monks two chief duties, obe- bishop in the church of God, and to experience the dience to the Abbot and the work of prayer. Daily prayer has been offered at diversity of the worldwide Anglican Communion. Canterbury Cathedral since Augustine arrived in Canterbury and we joined in as This was certainly the case as we explored topics members of that intentional praying community as we prayed the daily offices such as the “Bishop as focus of unity”, “Episco- and attended Holy Eucharist. So steeped in prayer is life in Canterbury Cathedral pacy in the ecumenical context”, “The bishop and that hourly prayers are said by the Cathedral Chaplain with tourists and pilgrims liturgy”, “The bishop in mission”, “Canon Law in invited to join in. the Anglican Communion”, and “Being a bishop The Dean of Canterbury Cathedral, Very. Rev. Robert Willis, is a gentle and in the diocese.” holy man of God who spoke of Canterbury as being ‘our home’ even though our It was a transformative experience and we homes were thousands of kilometres away. The motto of Canterbury Cathedral is, quickly discovered that in the midst of great dif- “To Show People Jesus,” and we witnessed this over and over through the gift of ferences with respect to culture, social and eco- hospitality and love of Christ that this caring Christian community showed us. nomic situations, and theology, we remain one as the Body of Christ. The golden We were most fortunate to meet the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, thread that wound its way through the days of meeting was the theme of unity. and his wife Caroline. We were invited to their London home, Lambeth Palace We spent several hours each day in intentional prayer and Bible study, and while for afternoon tea in his living room and an audience with him. The Archbishop the discussions sometimes got heated around challenging issues, we committed spoke about the importance of praying communities and invited us to be part of to being ambassadors for the mission of the church which has been hurt and com- “Thy Kingdom Come”. (https://bpdt.wordpress.com/2017/11/15/thy-kingdom- promised by disunity. come-2018) It is a commitment to daily prayer for ten days between Ascension We also discovered that there are some similarities in our dioceses with respect Day, May 10th and Pentecost Sunday, May 20th. During this time we pray that to a focus on discipleship and youth ministry, and how we are dealing with social God’s kingdom will come on earth as it is in heaven. The Archbishop of Canter- justice issues such as poverty, addiction and mental illness, the plight and care of bury writes: “When we pray for the coming of the Kingdom we are praying for refugees, and the rights of indigenous people. We are so fortunate in Canada we the difference Jesus makes. In the days between Ascension Day and Pentecost we do not face daily persecution or war and that there is an abundance of water and pray each year for a fresh outpouring of the Holy Spirit throughout the Church. good harvests for all to share. We do this, so that, filled with the life-giving Spirit, we are enabled to proclaim It was in casual conversations over meals or on a bus trip that we deepened and bear witness to the Good News of Jesus Christ. So that families, friends, our understanding of one another. My new bishop friends include Bishop Edu- neighbours and colleagues discover and experience for themselves the difference ardo from the busy city of Rio de Janiero, whose ministry often takes him to the Jesus makes.” Will you join me in Thy Kingdom Come in 2018? Resources are ‘favelas’ or slums where the poorest of the poor live. Not owning a vehicle, he freely available on the website Thy Kingdom Come. often leaves home around 4 a.m. to take public transportation to the parish he is As I reflect on this experience with my fellow bishops and the time set apart for visiting. learning and intentional prayer, I am convicted that it is in times like these that Bishop Joseph works in one of the new dioceses in South Sudan. He and his fel- we gain new perspectives and a renewed energy for the work we’ve been given low bishops receive no stipend for their ministry and his home, unlike the stately to do. The time away was a precious gift from God and I give thanks for new Bishophurst, is a traditional African hut with a thatched roof. The civil war has friends, old places of worship, and new ways to share the love of God in Algoma resulted in over two million South Sudanese leaving their homeland, and there is and beyond. no end to the strife. He asked us to pray for his country and for a peaceful resolu- tion to the crisis. +Anne Bishop Charles is from the Diocese of the Highveld just outside Johannesburg. He and I knew each other from an outreach ministry the Ascension was involved with several years ago. At that time we were both parish priests never expecting to find ourselves together at a course for new bishops one day in the future. Women are not ordained in the Province in Malaysia, Bishop Don’s home, but there is clearly space in his heart for women in ministry. Bishop Robert from Nambale, Anne Germond Kenya, who has already been a bishop for three years, was quick to connect his Bishop of Algoma wife Phylis and me on WhatsApp so that she could have a conversation with a woman bishop, oh the wonders of technology and social media. Bishop Ellie from Wellington in New Zealand shares her home with a small group of Anglicans so

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BISHOPS GATHER AT CANTERBURY: A group of 33 recently appointed bishops spent the week of February 4, 2018 at Canterbury Cathedral in England. Bishop Anne Germond HISTORIC SITE: Pictured is the memorial erected at the was among them. The bishops are pictured with The Most Reverend and Right Honour- site of Thomas Becket’s murder in Canterbury Cathedral. able Justin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury, situated in the centre of the photo. He was killed in 1170. Anglican or Episcopalian? The labels of our faith

By the Rev. Richard White the King and they paid for their misplaced loyalties. As the “Presbyterian” described theirs. However it was hard to be “What’s in a name?” asks Juliet in Romeo and Juliet. We patriotic forces moved north, churches were burnt, librar- Episcopalian without a resident bishop. The clergy in Con- might ask something similar. What’s the difference between ies destroyed, organs broken to pieces, and clergy dragged necticut elected one of their own as bishop, Rev. Samuel what we call “Anglican” and what our American cousins out of their churches and driven into exile. Still, the loyalist Seabury. But English law prohibited his consecration in call “Episcopal?” Isn’t it a bit of “overshoes” versus “ga- clergy were resilient. In Upper Marlboro , Maryland, Rev. England. A solution to their identity problem came from an loshes?” Don’t they identify the same thing? Jonathan Boucher took two loaded pistols into the pulpit unlikely source. The word “Anglican” can be traced back to the medieval and threatened anyone who might prevent him from pray- The Episcopal Church of Scotland extended a helping Latin phrase Ecclesia Anglicana, meaning “the Church of ing for the King, saying “As long as I live (I will) proclaim hand. In 1784, Seabury was consecrated in Aberdeen, Scot- England.” It shows up in papal correspondence to identify God save the King!” In King’s Chapel, Boston Rev. Henry land. He would return to America and ordain a number of the Catholic Church in England, much as the phrase Eccle- Caner closed and locked the church, and fled to Nova Sco- clergy using the Scottish Episcopal rite. The label “Epis- sia Gallicana identifies the Church in France. In English tia with some of his parishioners taking the altar silver with copal” gained in popularity. A convention in 1785 chose documentation the phrase appeared in the Magna Carta him. The church was taken over by patriots and turned into the name, The Protestant Episcopal Church. The Book of (1215) which asserted that “the Church of England shall be a Unitarian meeting hall, which it still is today. In Trinity Common Prayer was revised a few years later. Today it is free [quod Anglicana Ecclesia libera sit],” and again in the Church, New York, Rev. Charles Inglis defiantly prayed common to call it The Episcopal Church (TEC). First Act of Supremacy (1534) that unshackled the Church As a footnote: The labels “Episcopal” and “Anglican” of England from papal authority and the Church of Rome. took on new interpretations in the 21st century. When the In Canada the first regular services of the Ecclesia An- Episcopal Church (TEC) began to embrace a more liberal glicana were held in the early 1700s in Annapolis Royal, attitude towards sexual identity and holy matrimony, some Nova Scotia. The Diocese of Lower and Upper Canada was clergy and laity left the Episcopal fold. They reclaimed established in 1793 and by the late 19th century “Anglican” the name “Anglican” and formed a more conservative and parishes were planted from sea to sea to sea. In 1955 the traditional alternative to the Episcopal Church called the name, The Anglican Church of Canada became official. In Anglican Church in North America (ACNA). Although still the United States people in the Church of England began to new, the ACNA has been recognised as a province in the identify themselves as “Episcopalian” during the American global Anglican Communion and is in full communion with Revolution (1775-1783). Their story is a dramatic one. the majority of member Churches in the Communion. The dominant Church in the thirteen American Colonies There are churches in Canada now who belong to the before the War was the Church of England. As tensions ACNA. Calling themselves the Anglican Network in began to percolate between the American Colonies and the Canada (ANiC), these churches offer a conservative bibli- Crown, association with the Church of England became cal and theological option for those uncomfortable in the problematic. There were two root causes for this: first, the increasingly liberal Anglican Church of Canada. Unlike , and second the vows clergy were our American cousins who talk about “Episcopal versus required to take. The Book of Common Prayer included for the King with George Washington and his men in the Anglican,” labels aren’t as important to Canadians. Show- prayers for the King, George III. The Thirty-Nine Articles congregation. The church was surrounded by the colonial ing a truly Canadian spirit, whether one worships in the of the Church of England contained in the Book of Common militia. After the War, Inglis left for England with his fam- Anglican Church of Canada or in the Anglican Church of Prayer affirmed the King’s authority over his “realm” and ily. In 1787 he was consecrated “Bishop of Nova Scotia North America, ANiC, here in Canada we just call our- “dominion” and said his subjects could be commanded to and its dependencies.” He settled in Halifax to become our selves “Anglican.” “wear arms” in his defence. The vow a clergyman took at first resident Anglican bishop. “Episcopal” or “Anglican?” What’s in a name? It has his ordination was a problem because there was an oath of Once the Revolutionary War was over the number of An- something to do with loyalties, but foundationally each allegiance to the King. Clergy were also under the epis- glicans in the States had shrunk from four million to around expression of the Anglican Faith in North America traces copal authority of the Bishop of London. There were no ten thousand, but the faithful were loathe to let go of their its origins to the Church of England. Those common on-site Colonial bishops. Church. Rebranding it as anything other than “English” origins are symbolized with the red cross incorporated into Divisions within the clergy ranks were inevitable. Clergy was prudent. Some members had begun calling themselves each Church’s logo, the Cross of St. George, found on the in the more southern Colonies tended to support the Revo- “Episcopalian,” a word that described their style of church heraldic flag of England. lutionary cause, while those to the north tended to support government, much as the words “Congregationalist,” and Algoma Anglican, April 2018 (5) “Please Donate” days held in support of various initiatives Continued from Front ing can create art, engage in drama before Advent even began, mostly activities, play a variety of games, through the inaugural PD Day, enjoy time outside, including build “Please Donate” play date in No- snow sculptures, weather permit- vember and contributions from ting, have snacks and lunch togeth- SNACK TIME: On Friday, February 2, 2018, children gathered at St. John’s, North Bay members of the congregation at St. er, watch Veggie Tales, and join in for a “Please Donate” day event held to raise funds for a bore well found in the PWRDF John’s. a devotional talk. Details for an- Gifts program. They made gingerbread houses in a Valentine’s theme. Pictured are a This inspired the decision to con- other event on the next PD Day on tinue the “Please Donate” PD Days Monday April 16, 2018 are still in number of the children eating the a piece, or two of the gingerbread. and to use St. John’s long-standing the works. Also, St John’s church kids’ holiday parties as fundrais- will host their annual Easter party ers. A second “Please Donate” play for kids on Saturday, March 24, date in February raised $80 for the 2018 and will ask for donations Akany Famonjena orphanage and for this project through that event. the Akany Tafita centre in Mada- More details of these and future gascar while the annual Valentine’s children’s events can be found on party became the “Moving Hearts” Tangr and Facebook or by email- fundraiser: a Dance and Games ing [email protected]. Night for all ages. Sights were set Furthermore, work is underway high as the gift of “H2Oh!” be- to expand the undertaking of this came the focus for Moving Hearts: $2000 goal to other Deanery of the bore well comes with a price Temiskaming churches. As each tag $14, 000, the first $2000 being church community has different through PWRDF and another $12 strengths and interests, a wide vari- 000 from Global Affairs Canada. ety of projects are possible, suited Other local churches, both Angli- to the communities in each area. can and other denominations, were This is in addition to the many invited to help with the event, even outreach initiatives already under- if simply through promotion. In way by individual parishes and by the end, nearly $350 was raised, members of various Deanery or- a great start yet a long way from ganisations such as the ACW. Any $2000. fundraising effort, big or small, is A third “Please Donate” PD Day greatly appreciated by those who event took place at St Brice’s An- initiated this goal. It takes many glican Church on Friday March drops to fill a bucket, but they have 9, 2018 which is the beginning no doubt that the water will surely of March break for children and flow in time. youth in this area. Those attend- 30 YEARS AND COUNTING: On Sunday, February 25, 2018 Rev. Canon Ed Swayze and his family joined with parishioners from St. Stephen the Martyr, , where Companions on an Canon Swayze is the incumbent, in celebration of his 30th anniversary to ordained ministry. Pictured with Canon Swayze are, from left Erin McCrea, Sarah Smart, John ancient path Swayze, Canon and Diane Swayze and Evan Smart. Since the 6th century, St. Bene- nie Gefvert, SSJD. dict’s Rule has guided individuals The 2018-2019 cohort begins in Celebrations at St. Stephen’s, and communities to live prayer- September. A woman interested in ful lives of loving service. Today exploring the Companions’ pro- many Christians are seeking fresh gram may request a Program De- ways to express ancient truths. The scription, application and further Thunder Bay Sisters of St. John the Divine, an information from the Companions’ By Betty Whatley incidents or simply times of good date on your calendar. Please Anglican order based in Toronto, Coordinator, Sister Constance Jo- Parishioners at St. Stephen the fellowship and fun. check our website at ststephenan- is planting new seeds of commu- anna, by e-mailing [email protected] or Martyr Anglican Church in Thun- As members continue the 90th glican.com or follow us on Face- nity life and mission, renewing the phoning 416.226.2201, ext. 316. der Bay all were also excited to anniversary journey, always aware book at https://www.facebook. monastic life both in the church Applications will be considered launch celebrations to commemo- of Christ’s love in the parish, it com/ststephentbay for the most up and for the church. anytime before June 15. rate the 90th anniversary. On Sun- is a time to reflect on milestones to date news. Companions on an Ancient Path, The Sisterhood of Saint John the day, December 31, 2017 A large accomplished and on those who Anniversary celebrations got off an initiative of the Sisters of St. Divine is a contemporary expres- 90th anniversary banner was hung have helped to achieve the goals to a good start on Sunday, Febru- John the Divine begun in 2016, in- sion of religious life within the An- in the nave of the church. Parish- of the parish. To this end, anyone ary 25, 2018 a group of hardy pa- vites women of any denomination, glican Church of Canada, founded ioners also took part in a commu- with memoirs and pictures are in- rishioners made their way through age 21 and up, to spend a year in in 1884. The SSJD is a prayer and nity sleigh ride and returned to St. vited to send them. Please identify 15 centimeters of newly fallen spiritual formation, learning to gospel-centered monastic com- Stephen’s for beef on a bun, games individuals in photographs where snow to gather and celebrate Rev. pray, serve others and study while munity bound together by the call and fellowship to begin our year’s possible. These can be sent to Canon Ed Swayze’s 30th Anni- living alongside the Sisters in in- to live out the baptismal covenant activities. the attention of the Anniversary versary of his ordination to the tentional community. through the vows of poverty, chas- It is a proud and joyful time for Committee, St. Stephen the Mar- priesthood. The service was a joy- Those who become Companions tity, and obedience. St. Stephen’ and it is the parish- tyr Anglican Church, 494 Leslie ful one and Canon Swayze shared will access “a unique expression For more information about be- ioners desire to augment our cel- Ave., Thunder Bay, ON. P7A1Y8. some of his personal reflections on of new monasticism within a tra- ing a Companion, visit http://ssjd- ebrations by including memories Contributions will be very much his journey as a priest. Afterwards, ditional community that speaks to companions.org/ and our social from those that have contributed appreciated! the congregation gathered for food the next generation of Christians media sites: to make St. Stephen’s the suc- Other activities for the year are and fellowship in true Anglican in North America in an innovative Facebook: SSJDCanada cessful and welcoming parish it in the planning process culminat- tradition. Many parishioners re- way, and is critical for the life of Twitter: SSJDCanada is to-day. To achieve this, previ- ing in a 90th anniversary Dinner flected on how they were blessed the ‘Ancient Future Church’ we Youtube: SSJDCanada ous parish clergy and members are and Celebration on Friday, De- by Canon Swayze’s ministry are called to renew,” says Sr. Con- Flickr: SSJD invited to send “special moments” cember 7, 2018 at Current River and how much they valued their from St. Stephen’s which may in- Community Centre. All from near church family. 2018 is certainly a The deadline for the May edition of the Algoma Anglican is Monday, April 2, 2018 clude marriages, baptisms, church and far are welcome and encour- year for celebration! dedications, hilarious or unusual aged to attend so please save the (6) Algoma Anglican, April 2018 Get a move on By the Rev. Canon Bob Elkin days! With Easter approaching I was At this point my musings took a thinking of writing about weird turn that I wasn’t that comfortable Saints. I did a bit of reading about with. Back then I led from the the likes of St. Brigid who took front and I couldn’t help but think the beer from one barrel and made “Elkin, what happened to you?” it stretch to quench the thirst of Then I took it a step further. “Ca- parishioners and clergy from eigh- nadian Church, Algoma Diocese, teen different churches that were what happened to you?” When did obviously not Anglican. There is we become so safety conscious? also St. Gummarus who was the When did we decide that what we patron saint of separated spouses, were about wasn’t worth all that childless couples and hernia suf- time and energy? What made us ferers. Also St. Bibiana the patron believe that it couldn’t be done? saint of people with hangovers What made us cut back, certain but it seemed inappropriate for the that we needed all we had for Easter season because so many of ourselves and couldn’t afford the these people were venerated and mission of the church anymore? honoured by the church for their I see that in myself, but I see martyrdom. Sometimes I do have it in the church too. I see it every a sense of what is right or at least time a service stops because only sometimes I do have some sense, a few attend that early service so I played with the idea to see where it would take me and here is where it went. Twenty years ago I was a parish priest on an island in the West In- dies. Those were the days! While HONOURED FOR YEARS OF FAITHFUL MINISTRY: Following the 10:30 a.m. ser- I was there the parish organised vice on Sunday, January 28, 2018, Bishop Anne Germond and members of St. Luke’s a week long mission, brought in Cathedral, Sault Ste. Marie made a surprise presentation to Dean James McShane in a speaker, put together a mission celebration of his seventh year of ministry as dean of the Diocese of Algoma. The gift hymn book, held nightly mission was three framed and matted photographs of the Apostles’ Creed on the ride side, services and had thousands attend and get right excited about it over St. Luke’s Cathedral on the left side and a celebration card on the top left. Pictured the course of the week. When the but now those few don’t attend from left are Bob MacDougall, People’s Warden, Cheryl Linklater Halverson, Rec- mission was over they decided at all. Where is the gain? I see tor’s Warden, Penny Tyrell, Deputy Warden, Dean McShane and Bishop Germond. that it had been such a success it when outreach is cut and new that they invited themselves to missions don’t happen because another island nearby, chartered of budget constraints. Where is a ferry boat and steamed over our faith and where is our sweat there to do a condensed version of equity? I see it when we don’t try the mission which was also very the new because we’re tired and successful. I remember when we we did something like it before pulled into the harbor there was and it didn’t work. I see it every no room to dock, so the captain time a visit doesn’t happen, a tied up to a ship already berthed. helping hand isn’t extended or a Everyone swarmed over the rails cheque isn’t written. Sure, things and eventually onto the wharf. It change. Every dog has his day and was like Pirates of the Caribbean sometimes it is the right time to and like that we came, we saw and close a church and move on with we conquered. It was awesome! something new but my fear is that I remember the church needing we are just doing the closing and new windows, a new floor and the moving on when something the roof fixed. Two offerings were new isn’t happening. taken every Sunday and people A mission speaker once gave in support and took letters preached that his audience needed abroad when they travelled to ask to wake the church up and ‘Let those churches to help. They did her walk!’ and someone in the everything they could think of to back started to shout “let her raise what was needed. They got walk, let her walk!” Encouraged it too and all of that new construc- by the response he continued tion and repair work was done and “And when she walks we need to paid for also while I was there. do more and let her run” and the I remember lots of services and voice from the back started chant- not just on Sunday either. Saint’s ing “Let her run, let her run.” Re- days, Patronal Festivals, daily ally encouraged by that response Advent and Lenten services, con- the speaker cried out “And when firmations, the list goes on and on. she runs we need to really work I’ve seen passing the peace take hard and let her fly” and the from forty minutes as people milled the back came “Let her fly, let her around joyfully and sang and fly!” Then the speaker concluded: celebrated. I remember the town “To make the church fly we’ll square being filled with people need to work harder, do more and on Palm Sunday as the Anglican give more!” There was a moments and the Roman Catholic clergy silence before the voice from the and people came together to bless back concluded: “Let her walk!” the palms, give them out, sing We’ve let the church walk far together and then parade off to our enough my brothers and sisters. respective churches to celebrate It’s time to let her fly! the day. As I said, those were the

Letters to the Editor & Submissions Policy Letter writers and authors of unsolicited submissions GOD GIVEN TALENT: Nancy Houghton, a parishioner at Trinity-All Saints, Bala has are reminded to include a signature and phone num- created works of art on the pages of her Bible as a way to journal about her faith and ber for verification purposes. Letters will be reviewed illustrate her love of God. The words and butterfly were inspired by Romans chapter and may be edited for length and content. While letters twelve, verse two: “Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renew- expressing opinion are welcome, all letters and other ing of your minds, so that you may discern what is the will of Godwhat is good and submissions are subject to approval before publication. acceptable and perfect.” Algoma Anglican, April 2018 (7) Church looks to the next 100 years of bringing hope to people Continued from Front sermon, Bishop Germond spoke of Gospel work. Koyle, and Rev. Brad Mittleholtz the words of Isaiah, regarding the God is still at work among His and family from Zion Lutheran prophets’ hope and expectation, people, and that all have a part to Church. Congratulatory messages called Advent. She wondered what play in the remaking of the world were received from two former message these founding fathers as God intends it to be. God gives Curates, Rev. Dr. Jerry Smith, Rev. and mothers heard during the de- everyone no other day but today to Major David Donevan, Rt. Rev. pression years, or during the war bring good news to the poor; re- Thomas Corston and former di- as members served their country. lease to the captives; sight to the ocesan Bishop and his What resonated with Holy Trin- blind; freedom to the oppressed wife Jan. ity congregants as the country re- and new beginnings to all who The second gathering was a cof- built after the war, as Jesus made have failed. May this scripture be fee hour following the regular Ser- this text his own. “The spirit of the fulfilled in the hearing of people vice on December 3, 2017 which Lord is upon me because he has today. A celebration of Holy Com- included a picture display of the anointed me to bring good news munion followed. clergy, who had served at Holy to the poor. He has sent me to pro- The cutting of a 100 Anniversary Trinity. Rev. Thomas Appleby, was claim release to the captives and cake followed. A picture display included, it was he who conducted recovery of sight to the blind, to let about the little White Church was the first church service on Febru- the oppressed go free, to proclaim set up in the Savela room, proving ary 24, 1876 in Tarentorus Town- the year of the Lord’s favour.” to generate many conversations. ship probably in a private home, (Luke 4:18-21) Later in 2018, the history of Holy when Mary Ellen Edwards was If favour, comfort, gladness, Trinity Church Tarentorus, The baptized. building and repairing are the Cross in the Devils Abode will be The third event was on Sunday, ways Jesus did ministry, then this available. This publication includes December 17, 2017. Bishop Anne is a pattern He is asking Holy Trin- the early histories written by Rev. conducted a Service of Rededica- ity to follow in the next 100 years Canon Donald Mackenzie Landon, tion of the present Holy Trinity of life, especially when it finds M.A., LL.B., S.T.B. and the later Church, built in 1960.The rededi- bringing hope to people who find history by Bentley M. Egglesfield. cation began at the church doors themselves on the margins of soci- The celebrations of significant with the words: “To rededicate not ety or in the church. Many of these dates in Holy Trinity history with only this space, but also ourselves, people only know a God who ap- many photographs, ares also in- so both building and congregation pears far away and silent. There are cluded, IT IS GOOD TO BE HERE: Rt. Rev. Anne Germond joined may continue to point to the One two stories converging here today. • The 75 year celebration 1917- Rev. Claire Miller, incumbent of Holy Trinity, Sault Ste. who dwells among us, ever faith- Holy Trinity’s story of it’s first 100 1992 of the First little White Marie for a service on Rededication of the present church ful, ever true.” years is full and rich and for which Church. building on Sunday, December 17, 2017. The service was The Advent wreath’s third can- all give thanks. Then there is God’s • 100 year celebrations of the one of a number of events celebrating the 100th anniver- dle, was lit by the Hoegner family, story told through Isaiah and Luke White Church Building 1917- whose children are the fourth gen- and which, wants us today to con- 2017 sary of the parish. eration from the founding Savela verge with your story and become • 100 years 1876-1976 com- family. The rededication continued one. On this side of heaven in the memorating Anglican Services be- to the font, from the little white Kingdom of God on earth it is the ginning in Tarentorus Township church, followed by the lectern, business of Christians to speak • 125 years in 2002 celebrating pulpit, altar and congregation, with words of love with the hearts and the Anglican Services beginning in significant words for each. In her to bear witness to the truth of the Tarentorus Township The age of Elizabeth begins By the Rev. Peter Simmons ing their ministry. Some had gone He was a shy, quiet and well Elizabeth claimed the throne in underground, now ready to show read on Luther and reformist November of 1558 at the age of themselves. Hard line protestant thinking. He lived quietly during 25. She had been declared illegiti- reformers were among this group. the time Mary’s monarchy. Parker mate, the daughter of Henry VIII’s Lastly were those who lay in be- was reluctant to accept the posi- second wife Anne Boleyn. During tween the two parties the already tion, however Elizabeth gave him the reign of her half-sister Mary, mentioned They did not want to no say in the matter. His conse- her life was in constant danger. At be under the jurisdiction of Rome, cration took place on December the time of her ascension, England nor did they wish to be members 17, 1559 at Lambeth Palace. Four was poor and consumed by many of a church wholly protestant in bishops performed the consecra- issues. nature and form. Theirs was a de- tion. These were William Barlow, Those in the realm were con- sire for the Church of England to who had been Bishop of Bath and cerned about what path Elizabeth be catholic in approach to faith and Wells, John Scory, former Bishop would set in terms of church and of Chichester, Miles Cloverdale, state. She had given in to Mary’s former Bishop of Exeter and John move back to Rome, however this Hodgins, Bishop of Bedford. was not where her heart lay. She A legend, though to have been was a strong person, an intellect created by a Jesuit, Christopher fluent in French, German and Ital- practice. Elizabeth began to navi- Holywood who said Matthew ian. She would make up her own gate the church and realm through Parker’s consecration was invalid. mind as to the extent of reform these waters. The story was that the consecra- in the church. The atmosphere She began to reveal the direc- tion had taken place not at Lam- was tense as three groups sought tion she would take through the beth Palace, but at Nag’s Head to influence the country and the selection of William Cecil as her tavern in London. This was refut- Queen. principal secretary. He was a mod- ed, the evidence clearly showing There were those who had sup- erate reformer. Elizabeth’s choice this to be false. It is true he was ported Mary’s restoration of Ro- for Archbishop of Canterbury was consecrated using the ordinal of man authority. They were ada- Matthew Parker. He was most Edward VI, which had been re- mant in their opposition to any certainly a reformer, more in line pealed by Mary and had not been THANK YOU: A community Smudging Ceremony was reform of the church. These in- with the approach taken by Thom- put back in place by Parliament in held on the afternoon of Sunday, February 11, 2018 at Jen- cluded most of the bishops and as Cranmer. He had been chaplain 1559. His consecration was made kens Funeral Home in Thunder Bay. At the ceremony, Fr. many of the clergy. A second to Anne Boleyn, master of Bent legally valid through the author- group was composed of those who College Cambridge and Dean of ity of the Queen. With Parker in Gordon Holroyd, rector of St. George’s and interim rector left the country and clergy who Lincoln during the time of Edward place, Elizabeth set her course. of St. Michael’s was presented with a beautiful handmade had been prohibited from exercis- VI. More to come. stole. The stole, made and presented made by Tiffany Byers and other talented hands, was given to Fr. Holroyd for his many years of dedicated service to the Indigenous The deadline for the May edition of the Algoma Anglican is Monday, April 2, 2018 People of Thunder Bay. (8) Algoma Anglican, April 2018

PREACHING THE WORD: On Sunday, February 18, 2018, WELCOME TO ORRVILLE: On Sunday, February 18, 2018 Bishop Anne Germond Rt. Rev. Anne Germond joined the people of St. Thomas, preached at presided at a service of Holy Eucharist at St. Thomas, Orrville. Pictured Ullswater/Bent River for a service of Holy Eucharist. at a reception following the service, with Bishop Germond are a number of members Bishop Germond preached and presided at the service. of S.T.A.Y., St. Thomas All Youth. Back row are Marina Hess, Samantha Girard, Emma Congregants had an opportunity to speak with the Bishop Stahls, Ian Smith and Bishop Germond. In front are Rev. Peter Simmons and Chase at a reception following the service. St. Thomas is one of Stahls. St. Thomas is one of four churches in the Parish of St. Stephen. four churches in the Parish of St. Stephen.