FROM THE ARCHIVES TAKING APPLICATIONS MYSTERY PHOTO An early feminist left behind Parishes and community organizations are invited In a new occasional fearure, a significant collection of to send their requests for funding of outreach the Archives asks for readers’ documents on her causes and projects from proceeds of the golf help in identifying old contributions. tournament. photographs in its collection. Page 6 Page 4 Page 9 URON HURCH EWS HANGLICAN DIOCESE OF HURON • Huron Church C News is a section of the Anglican Journal • M A Y 2 0 1 5 N Then sings my soul Rev. Matt Martin of Holy Trin- certs. He had a real deep faith. ity, Lucan, and St. James’, Clan- The gospel stuff always meant a deboye, had been performing as lot to him because that’s what he an Elvis Presley tribute artist for first started singing. many years preceding his 2013 But also from a faith context, ordination as a priest. He talks going into hospital settings — with Huron Church News about I’ve been able to do that with the the intersection between his vo- jumpsuit on. One that was fairly cation and avocation. recent was someone who said they know someone in pallia- Huron Church News: What tive care who is a huge Elvis fan. do you like about Elvis? Would I mind going and sing- Matt: When I was a little boy, ing a song to this person? And I my mom listened to Elvis music said, “Sure, absolutely.” and that’s how I started singing So I put on the costume and the music. I would see an al- go up to the palliative care wing. bum cover and I remember his But then before I leave, I end up jumpsuits and thinking he was stopping at three or four other so cool. rooms because people will see you. That particular experience What impact have you seen was so meaningful for me. And from doing this in a faith setting? then when I was leaving, the I’ve seen it has been able to next thing you know, I’m sing- bring in people who wouldn’t ing in the lobby for people who normally come to a church are there. That’s ministry. It may building. It’s funny because I seem like a strange kind of min- can talk to people as Elvis in the istry, but it’s ministry. context of a show and maybe say things about God to people Do you draw the line at certain who maybe don’t believe in God things? Have you ever done a and they’re more accepting or complete service as Elvis? more willing to listen because The Elvis is just a very small it’s coming from Elvis. It’s not part of my ministry. I had al- intimidating for them. It just ways done Elvis and then I was seems natural. ordained, so I’m not just going Catherine Henry photo And I think that’s because to stop doing Elvis because I’ve Rev. Matt Martin entertained as Elvis at the Lambton ACW’s fall of the person of Elvis. He just been ordained. spoke from the heart in his con- deanery meeting. See EVERYTHING on Page 5 Bishop Townshend carried on family’s dedication to Huron By Hank Daniszewski son of William Townshend, who See also Bishop Bob London Free Press was also a suffragan bishop of Bennett’s tribute on Page 2 Huron, from 1955 to 1967, and and Pastoral Progressions Born to a London clan famed who served a record 44 years as on Page 8. for service to faith and educa- a trustee for the London board tion, Bishop Bob Townshend of education. He had a did his family name proud. the ministry and is dean of the- Bob Townshend was the sec- ology at Huron University Col- wisdom about The retired suffragan bishop ond youngest of 10 children, all for the Diocese of Huron died at lege. the church and of whom followed in their fa- And his nephew Peter is an his home March 14 surrounded ther’s footsteps to some extent. about life that by family. He was 77. Anglican archdeacon in Water- Bob became an Anglican loo. Peter said faith, family and was remarkable. A funeral was held March 18 priest in 1963. His brother at St. Paul’s Cathedral. education were central to his John was a superintendent and uncle’s life and the tradition of Townshend was a “big broth- trustee for the London pub- Bishop Terry Dance er, mentor and friend” for Terry community service. lic school board, brother Jim “The idea of giving service Dance, who became suffragan was a superintendent with the bishop of Huron in 2009. to others has always been part Chatham-Kent school board of our upbringing. Those who “He had a wisdom about the and brother Bill became edu- church and about life that was went into education see that as cation director of the Waterloo part of their ministry,” he said. remarkable,” Bishop Terry said. County board. Bishop Townshend was the Bob’s son Todd also went into Bishop Bob Townshend See GRUFF on Page 11 PAGE 2 ANGLICAN DIOCESE OF HURON CHURCH NEWS M A Y 2 0 1 5 A great chorus of praise Huron Church And upon hearing their s I write this spring chorus of Godly praise, I was Bishop Robert missive, it is Easter invited once more to “let go News AMonday. Townshend and let God.” Volume 65, Number 5 Yesterday morning in Lon- In that moment, I was re- In spring, the diocesan don, Mother Nature gave us BISHOP BOB minded that it isn’t really about family joined the Towns- one more shot of the white stuff BENNETT a little snow mucking up Easter hend family to give thanks Submissions — nice enough in December morning; it isn’t about my for the life and witness of Huron Church News welcomes but most unwelcome in a win- I suddenly became aware of pettiness or my personal needs Bishop Robert Townshend. news articles, commentaries, ter seemingly without end! the many neighbourhood birds that cause me to grumble and Bob passed away after a photographs and story ideas. For the umpteenth time, I singing their hearts out in a go in on myself. Rather, it is all short but aggressive illness. Publication is at the discretion grumbled and mumbled as I great chorus of praise. about “the will of God in Christ For me, Bob Townshend of the editor. put on my winter gloves, coat What an incredible cacopho- Jesus for us.” and boots to trudge outside to incarnated the best of ny of sound! Robins, cardinals, So Easter was a wee bit richer Editor scrape the snow and ice off the this year simply because of a Huron. sparrows, red-winged black- Sandra Coulson car. few birds singing God’s prais- Many of us (including birds and even Canada geese both current bishops) [email protected] The subsequent drive to the (those great fertilizer ma- es on a cool spring morning. cathedral for the Easter liturgy Their song invited me to join counted him as an import- 519-649-4339 chines) didn’t give a whit about ant elder, mentor, colleague c/o Huron Church House was remarkably treacherous for the intrusive blanket of white. in: to rejoice, to pray and to and dear friend. 190 Queens Ave. early spring. In the words of the Apostle give thanks without ceasing. London, ON In the midst of my self-pity, Paul, they simply rejoiced, I do hope that Eastertide this Bob was a person of deep grumbling and brushing off the prayed without ceasing and year will be full of similar bless- faith, which shaped every N6A 6H7 car, I suddenly became aware of gave thanks in all circumstanc- ings for you and those you love. corner of his life. God’s love song once again gift- es. (see 1 Thessalonians 5). Personally, I shall deeply Deadline ing me with a right perspective. miss his wisdom, wit, sagac- Friday, May 1 ity, sense of humour and his for the June edition insightful yet challenging manner. Subscriptions Peace, my friend; we shall To subscribe, unsubscribe, miss you. (Romans 14:7-9) change address or name, + Bob report a delivery problem, contact: Circulation Department 1-866-924-9192, ext. 245 or 259 Fax: 416-925-8811 Email: circulation@national. 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