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 • 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 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. Rejoice always, anglican.ca Via Web: www.anglicanjournal. pray without com/subscribe ceasing, give Individual suggested donation: thanks in all $15 per year in Canada. circumstances; for $23 in U.S. and overseas. this is the will of Advertising God in Christ Jesus Contact the editor, as above for you. Huron Church News shall not 1 Thessalonians5:16-18 be liable for damage arising out of errors in advertisements. Acceptance of advertising does not imply endorsement by the Huron Church News or the Anglican Church. MorgueFile photo Publisher The Right Reverend Robert F. Bennett Bishop of Huron Diocese of Huron Heard any good news lately? Huron Church House 190 Queens Avenue London, N6A 6H7 Let Huron Church News know about your news, at the parish, diocesan or Phone: 519-434-6893 individual level. Send stories (or tips) about where a sense of mission and Huron Church News is published by the Diocese purpose has taken you, how God is moving in your lives, what’s life-changing in of Huron as a section of the your midst, what has caused you to rejoice, and who is living their passion. Anglican Journal. Approximate circulation 12,500 Sandra Coulson, Editor HCN Board of Trustees Email: [email protected] (Note: this is a new email) Canon Robert Towler, Chair Mail: c/o Huron Church House Printer 190 Queens Ave. Printed and mailed by Webnews Printing London, ON North York, ON N6A 6H7 This newspaper is printed on Questions? Call 519-649-4339 partially recycled paper using vegetable-based inks. M A Y 2 0 1 5 ANGLICAN DIOCESE OF HURON CHURCH NEWS PAGE 3

Anglican Church Women Tree of Life Deanery of the Saugeens Huron Church Camp Anglican Church Women 2015 Just imagine sitting under your Spring Gathering favourite tree. Look up into its leafy Thursday, May st 21 , 2015 canopy of green, green and more Church of the Messiah green, fluttering, rustling in the 415 Russell St., Kincardine summer breeze . . . shelter, shade, Theme: Knit, Crochet, Pray nourishment Scripture: ‘Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.’ for the Colossians 4:2 NIV earth, home Guest Speakers: Rev. Carrie Irwin, Rector, Saugeen Shores to wild life, and AFP Regional Coordinator for Huron North source of Robin Gingerich, Deanery of the Saugeens ACW beauty, President wonder and Registration: 9:00am – 10:00am delight! Holy Eucharist: 10:00am Come and Business Meeting and Guest Speakers in the gather with Afternoon us at Huron Lunch cost: $10.00 Church Camp, where under ‘Ladies, come and let us join together for an day inspiring the trees of worship and fellowship’ we worship RSVP to obin R Gingerich 519-­‐901-­‐2920 or [email protected] work and play and where, like the trees themselves, we root ourselves in our faith, grow in God’s love and Deanery of the with Saugeens arms spread wide, reach out to one another in Jesus’ name, here Anglican Church Women . . . and beyond! One-week Theme Camps Spring Gathering Grades 1-8, ages 6-14, $470 + st $61.10 HST Thursday, May 21 , 2015 Roots and Branches - July 5 – 11 Church of the Messiah Wade in the Water- July 12 - 18 All Good Gifts- July 19 – 25 415 Russell St., Kincardine (No camp July 26 - August 1) Blue Skies - August 2 – 8 Members of the Ascension, Windsor, BAC Theme:who attended aKnit, recent breakfast Crochet, are, front row, Pray Bob Clap Hands, Clap Paws - August 9 – 15 Hart, Dave Cook, Austin Cook, Perry Wong, Rev. Canon Lance Smith, Walt Cook, Deacon Frederick We are Stardust - August 16 – 22 Eldridge; backScripture: row, Thom Smith, ‘Devote Terry Fink, yourselves Archdeacon Ron Matthewman, to prayer, being Bryan Moore, watchful Dan and thankful.’ Lalonde, Jerry Bocchini , Mitch Gellman, Tony Girimonte, Mike Clark, and Keith Moore Senior Camp, Grade 8, $990 + Colossians 4:2 NIV $128.70 HST It’s beenGuest banner Speakers: Rev. year Carrie for Irwin, this Rector, BAC Saugeen ShoresCompanions on a Journey 1 - July 5- 18 and AFP Regional Coordinator for Companions Huron North on a Journey 2 - August 2- 15 By Thom Smith House. (retired) for the BAC. The pro- Leader in Training, Grades 9 & 10, The Brotherhood of Anglican Ascension BAC stages pop- cessional flag was designed by ular epicureanRobin events, Gingerich, such Bonnie Wilson Deanery with consulta of - $1,510 the + Saugeens ACW $196.30 HST Churchmen chapter at Church LIT1 - July 5 – 25 (Full) of the Ascension, Windsor, cel- as parish familyPresident breakfasts on tion with the rector, Rev. Canon ebrated its new banner with a St. Valentine’s and Mother’s Lance Smith, and sewn by the LIT2 - July 5 - 25 group photograph on March 8. Day and during Advent. Public Ascension Prayer Shawl Group LIT1 - August 2 – 22 (Full) fundraisers include a popular Registration: with the guidance of Dawn 9:00am Gi-– 10:00am Every month the BAC gathers LIT2 - August 2 – 22 for a breakfast meeting between fish fry on Good Friday and a rimonte. the two morning services. Pres- Harvest Turkey Dinner in Oc- TheHoly Ascension Eucharist: BAC group10:00am is Register online today at ident/chef Perry Wong leads a tober. New this year will be a proud to have three generations group of 25 men of all ages. Boar’s Head Dinner inBusiness Decem- of Cooks Meeting — Walt, Dave, and and Guest www.huronchurchcamp.ca Speakers in the This year fundraising is ded- ber. The Ascension BAC is an now Austin — helping in the icated to the renovation of the active group. kitchen. Afternoon Contact us at 519-434-6893, ext. 217 parish hall kitchen, plus con- On Nov. 23, 2014, a new Thom Smith is a member banner was dedicated by Arch- [email protected] tinued support of charities, in- of ChurchLunch of the Ascension, cost: $10.00 cluding Windsor’s St. Leonard’s deacon Ronald Matthewman Windsor, and its BAC.

‘Ladies, come and let us join together for an day inspiring of worship and fellowship’ RSVP to obin R Gingerich 519-­‐901-­‐2920 or [email protected] PAGE 4 ANGLICAN DIOCESE OF HURON CHURCH NEWS M A Y 2 0 1 5

HOLY LAND PILGRIMAGE On the run with Bishop Tom Corston (retired Bishop of Moosonee) for camp November 2-12, 2015 For costs & itinerary contact busaries tom.corston@ sympatico.ca 1-705-690-3046 or Janice at Aufgang Travel, Thornhill In 2014, Huron Church Camp 1-905-771-7800 welcomed about 500 children for a fun and life-changing stay at the camp. A good number of those kids needed financial help from the camp’s bursary fund to Ayr News photo get there. Keira and Jaime Hussey of Christ Church, Ayr, turn crafts into an In support of those children, opportunity to help less fortunate children around the world. Richard Doyle of St. Michael and All Angels, London, will again run the Ottawa Marathon on May 24. Richard, who has been doing this run as a camp Children make bursary fundraiser for 10 years, is asking for pledges for the bur- sary fund. With your generous and con- tinued support, his running a difference efforts over the past 10 years have raised a little more than Courtesy of Ayr News Keira and Jaime also take part $177,000 and helped give almost Keira and Jaime Hussey of in a weekly craft group held at 600 kids the Huron Church Ayr know that children can Christ Church where gifts are Camp experience. Thank you! make a difference in the lives of made to include in Operation There are lots of ways to spon- children on the other side of the Christmas Child shoeboxes. sor Richard: by the mile (26.2), world. Earlier this year, the girls With an emphasis on using re- by the kilometre (42.1), or by a raised $70 making bracelets and cycled materials, the group has flat amount. bookmarks and then donat- made spinning tops from CDs, Please forward donations to ed the money toward buying shadow box framed pictures Richard Doyle, c/o St. Michael bedkits for Sleeping Children using CD cases, and clothespin and All Angels Church, 397 Around the World. dolls. Springbank Dr., London, Ont., The money was included with The youth craft group meets N6J 1G7. $600 that Christ Church, Ayr, Wednesdays at Christ Church, All donations will be receipt- donated for 17 bedkits that were Ayr, at 4:00 p.m. and welcomes ed. Cheques should be made being sent to the Philippines. everyone. out to “Huron Church Camp” and marked “Camp Run”. If you need to contact Rich- ard, he can be reached by phone at 519-672-4043, by e-mail at Golf tourney seeks richard.doyle@kentgroupltd. com or through the St. Michael’s church office at 519-471-7780 applications for grants or [email protected]. Time to clean up The Diocese of Huron Golf Tournament planning commit- tee is preparing to distribute the camp for summer proceeds from the 2014 tourna- Join Huron Church Camp for ment. its annual cleanup day on Sat- Proceeds from the tourna- urday, June 20, from 9 a.m. to ment support outreach minis- 4 p.m. tries offered through parishes or Help us sweep out the cob- community organizations in the webs, wash the windows, clear diocese through the Faith-in- and rake the gardens and get ev- Action Trust Fund. erything ready for the campers Please send requests for fund- and staff. We are praying for a ing of an outreach ministry in sunny day for a wonderful bar- your parish or community on becue lunch and, who knows, letterhead outlining the details maybe a quick dip in Lake Hu- of the outreach ministry to the ron. attention of: While we welcome all ages to Diocese of Huron Golf the cleanup, we remind fami- Tournament Planning lies that they are responsible for Committee, their children. c/o Church House Everyone should wear or 190 Queens Ave. bring close-toed shoes. London, ON, For more information and N6A 6H7. to let us know you are coming, The deadline for request sub- please contact the Camp Of- missions is May 4. fice at 519-434-6893, ext. 217, or huronchurchcamp@gmail. com. Check the camp website at www.huronchurchcamp.ca for updates. M A Y 2 0 1 5 ANGLICAN DIOCESE OF HURON CHURCH NEWS PAGE 5 ‘Everything I do is about the Gospel’

From Page 1 would be) love for people. But I would never wear an El- There are stories of Elvis always vis costume on a Sunday morn- wanting to talk with people. He ing and preach. There’s no rea- always knew how to treat peo- son to do that. ple. He always cared for people. However, occasionally during He wanted to be generous with a Sunday morning service, I people. And those are part of my may sing a song that Elvis re- personality. But more so than corded. Elvis, those are the messages But everything I do is about that Jesus gave us: Love the oth- the Gospel, pointing to Christ. er person, love your neighbour. So if they see Elvis in me be- cause I have sideburns, that’s Have you ever gotten any not what they go away from the pushback from people about this? service thinking about. When I was first going I remember as I was going through the process toward or- through the process toward or- dination, I would get the odd dination, there were times when person who didn’t feel that Elvis and being a priest was a good fit. It isn’t all Elvis all the time for Rev. Matt Martin. In these Bishop Bob (Bennett) would photos, he tends to priestly duties at Holy Trinity, Lucan. be speaking to groups of new I think that comes more from ordinands or people who were misunderstanding. thinking about being involved But any pushback has been in the clergy and one thing he minimal. If people come to my church, they see me as a priest, UPCOMING FUNDRAISERS always stated was, “You be your- WITH ‘ELVIS’ self.” He talks about “God calls not as Elvis. If anyone has ever you to the ministry.” That was seen me perform, they will see Elvis for the Streets: Hosted by the Deanery of London in support of priestly ministry to the comforting to me. This is a part anything I do during perfor- streets of London; May 15 at St. James Westminster, 115 Askin St., London; cocktails at 7 p.m., of who I am. It goes back to St. mance, I’m very true to who I show at 7:30 p.m.; tickets $12 in advance or $15 at the door, available by calling St. James at Paul’s idea of our spiritual gifts. am and I’m very true to spread- 519-432-1915 or St. Aidan’s at 519-471-1430 or emailing [email protected] ing the good news of Christ. I’m Do you sense there other parts always a follower of Christ first An Evening For Elvis: In support of Huron Church Camp; May 8, 7:30 p.m. at Holy Trinity, of Elvis in your personality? and then any of my gifts I can Lucan; tickets $15. Call 519-227-4905. THIS SHOW IS SOLD OUT. If Elvis and I share in some use to proclaim the good news, things in our personality, (it I will use. Letters to the Editor Groups are turning our focus Error leads to learning opportunity We would like to share with January Huron Church News. in the gift of awareness given by away from ‘mere Christianity’ you and your readers a learn- Unintentionally Rev. Canon our Creator. Jesus’ love con- After reading Social Justice restoration efforts, belittled in ing moment for the Bridge Laverne Jacobs was not given tinues to grow us and move us Huron’s reports about the the January 2015 report), and Builders, a new organization his full, correct title and we forward into new relationships Justice Camp of 2014 in the about the realization that “Our in Huron that aims to restore apologized for this omission. of listening, understanding and October 2014 to March 2015 hands are dirty.” relationships between Natives He was able to share from the action so that we can be the issues, I had some reflections of When the report writer ques- and non-Natives on new sacred heart what feelings were initiat- body of Christ together. my own about changes in focus tioned, “How do we transform ground. ed for him. When one hurts, we all hurt that can occur while attempting our society?”, it turned out that Honouring our commitment What it highlighted for the and the respect we have for to communicate the Christian the “beautiful sign of hope” was to equal and truthful relation- group was how Aboriginal peo- each other in Bridge Builders message. windmills. The choice (with no ships as we share our stories, ples, often in ways that settlers is a testimony to the power of The Justice Camp took a trip more talk of God) was to place we learned in a heartbeat that miss, can feel left out of church Easter love. to Fort McMurray to view “the our priorities in green energy something important was as well as the need for decolo- Rev Canon Gaye Whippey oil/tar sands” (never disclos- (as if it’s absolutely clean). missed in the proof-reading of nization. Co Chair ing that tar has never existed How could the report writer our article “New group works We expressed to each other The Bridge Builders there), but there was no sug- not have noticed, over recent to bridge cultures, faiths” in the again our commitment to grow gestion of weighing, in terms years, the great distress the of the environment and justice, construction of wind turbines the advantages of using Cana- is causing in Southwestern Don’t underestimate Holy Spirit dian oil over imported Saudi Ontario? Arabian oil. Wind turbines are being built Laurel Pattenden wrote an was a memory that her brain At the trip’s end, the in municipalities that have offi- extremely sensitive article in allowed her to connect with. group, including Rev. Chris cially declared themselves “un- your February issue about She joined in, haltingly, mis- ­Brouillard-Coyle, appeared willing participants”. In spite of those suffering from dementia, pronouncing and incompletely, to equate consumerism (the many hearings, there has been which had been sparked by but she prayed with me and she “worldly gospel”) with the “oil/ a struggle to bring about public the comment that those who ended her prayer with a laugh. tar sands industry”. It declared understanding of the wind tur- could not remember, could not She had remembered! Alleluia! dependency on oil to be a prob- bine industry’s harmful effects receive the bread and the wine I was overjoyed. I cried out lem that is against “Our Gospel on the environment, health, in remembrance of Jesus. of sweet thankfulness. Then we . . . that we don’t need things to and the economy. Many, many My question is, how can any- shared Communion. save us; God already saved us.” people cannot place their hope one presume to know what is in We should never underes- One of its concluding ques- in windmills. the mind of another? timate each other, what we tions, “Where are the evan- It is becoming apparent Many years ago I regularly retain, the power of prayer and gelists?”, prompted hope by that the focus on such groups visited a lady who was in the the reach that the Holy Spirit acknowledging that we, the as Social Justice Huron and advanced stages of dementia. has within each one of us, oth- One London Place Church, are called to “share the EnviroAction Committee She had forgotten virtually erwise we will miss such joyful 255 Queens Avenue Suite 1400 that Good News.” draws our attention away from everything. She could not moments — and so will those London, ON The final reflection (March the truth of “mere Christiani- communicate at all, just blank whom we serve. N6A 5R8 2015) was, however, astound- ty”, as described by C. S. Lewis stares. I would visit her, talk, Rev. Derek Perry, Tel: 519-433-3441 ingly disappointing. It seemed in chapters 23 and 25 of The read, sing, pray and nothing Priest-in-Charge, Fax: 519-433-3853 the “journey to Justice Camp” Screwtape Letters. registered. Christ Church Oxford Centre, Insurance Brokerage • Risk Management turned out to be a guilt trip Doris Leland One day I sat beside her St. John’s Eastwood about “destruction of the earth” Kitchener and started praying the Lord’s and St. Paul’s Princeton (no mention here of successful Prayer. Deep inside her there PAGE 6 ANGLICAN DIOCESE OF HURON CHURCH NEWS M A Y 2 0 1 5 From the Archvies Rounding out picture of early feminist By John Lutman Among the most significant people in the history of the Diocese of Huron was Harriet Boomer (1835-1921). This ar- ticle, however, is not so much a biography as a study of the doc- umentary evidence found in the Diocese of Huron Archives that forms the basis for research on her significant contributions to diocesan history. From mother to daughter Harriet Ann Boomer was born on July 10, 1835, in the County of Somerset, England, the second daughter of Thomas and Ann Milliken Mills. Tragi- cally, her father, a lawyer, died in her infancy. Her mother, by The only known photograph virtue of her education, was able of Harriet Boomer. to pursue a career in teaching. Petition Concerning Women In 1851, Ann Mills accepted as Members of the Vestry — the position as principal of a co-authored with Elizabeth M. school at the Red River Settle- Tilley, they urged the diocese ment in the Northwest Territo- to raise this matter for discus- ries (now in Manitoba). She and sion at Synod. As they express her two daughters, Harriet and it in the pamphlet, the rectors May Louisa, sailed for York Fac- were handed a petition drawn tory on James Bay via Hudson’s up by the two women and were Bay, a 10-week voyage. Thereaf- requested to present it to the ter, they were canoed 1,120 kilo- women of their parishes for sig- metres to their destination. nature if in support with a dead- Harriet and her mother re- line of March 12. turned to England in 1856, where Mrs. Mills took the posi- Bishop Baldwin, tion of principal of Queen’s Col- lege, Harley Street, London. if few other men, While there, Harriet married recognized Harriet’s Alfred Roche and in 1875 jour- neyed to South Africa to inspect extraordinary gifts his mining interests. On the re- of persuasion. turn voyage, her husband died and was buried at sea. The petitions were then re- In 1878, she married Rev. turned to London for presen- Michael Boomer, principal of tation to the special commit- Huron College, and quickly tee (presumably formed at the became involved in the affairs Synod level to receive the pe- of the Diocese of Huron and of tition). Some 1,300 signatures the London community and be- were gathered, which sufficed to yond, which continued after her convince the committee to pass husband’s death in 1888 until it on “to the governing body of her death in 1921. the diocese.” In 1893, she helped found the The authors asked the Synod, To Mrs. Boomer London Council of Women and in light of the precarious state Dear Madam, became vice-president of the of the roads and bad weath- We the Bishop and Clergy of the assembled in Council at Parry Sound on this National Council of Women in er that made it difficult for the date desire to send to you our affectionate greeting and to express our deep sense of the very great 1903. She was a strong advo- rectors to present the petition obligation we are under by the loving and zealous and untiring efforts which you have made with cate of training in business and throughout the parishes, for an the Churchmen of all parts of the Dominion to increase and build up our Diocesan Widows and domestic science for girls and extension of time to circulate a Orphans Fund, and whereby that Fund now stands double in amount since the time of our last technical training for boys. She supplementary petition to allow conference here in the month of August 1887. was first president of the local those churchwomen unable to We ask you to accept this expression of our regard for you and appreciation of your work and Victorian Order of Nurses and sign previously to sign now. labour of love in conjunction with many ladies of the Dominion; and in our prayers we commend assisted in establishing the local They wrote, “The further sig- you to Him who is indeed a Father to the widow and the orphan. Red Cross branch among many natures which may prove to the Signed on behalf of the Bishop and Clergy other women’s organizations in Synod . . . that the silence of the G.H. Gavillen London. women in the past had been Secretary Campaign for church women misconstrued into a willing in- Parry Sound stead of a reluctant acceptance 17th June 1889 Harriet was also a devout of the anomalous, not to say Anglican and lobbied hard for invidious, position assigned to “For many years past bishops valuing them more as an inspi- the assertion that women have women’s causes in the Diocese them in their several Parishes, of Huron. She was particularly and synods alike have given ut- ration to further efforts than as ‘no business capacity’, ‘no pow- a position surely wholly incon- terance in most unmistakeable a recognition of any claim to er of coming to logical conclu- concerned about women’s rep- sistent with their relationship to resentation on parish vestries. terms to their appreciation of merits of our own in the free- sions,’ and so ‘are unfit to have the same faithful, earnest, and the services of the women of the will services which we have controlling voice in the more In a pamphlet from around intelligent workers on behalf of 1900 held by the Archives — To diocese, in the Women’s Auxil- been privileged to render. But at important decisions which the Church . . . .” iary and other organized work this juncture they have an added come before the Vestries.’ ” the Churchwomen, The Dio- The authors do not mince cese of Huron, Being, in Part, . . . For these tributes we have value, for they should serve as words, although the phrasing is always been grateful, although an unanswerable refutation of a Report of Progress Upon the typically that of Harriett: Continued next page M A Y 2 0 1 5 ANGLICAN DIOCESE OF HURON CHURCH NEWS PAGE 7 Give Synod your support with prayers “Children of God use earth’s treasures in God’s Love.” — Janet Hurlow Gracious God, with hearts full by Rev. Val Kenyon days of Synod meetings to pray 3. The Anglican Fellowship of thankfulness, on their own. of Prayer (Huron) is sending t is a truism that to be Whether in a group or as an out materials to all parishes remembering your Canadian is to engage in individual you may wish to use in Huron in late April, for a goodness and Iconversations of all kinds about something from the suggested list of suggested prayers, and our weather. This fascination format below: a template to use to organize faithfulness to us, strikes me as something quite 1. You may begin by either your prayer vigil. Please speak we come together to either your rector or your natural, as it will be the weather prayerfully reading a psalm or as a gathering of that will hinder or help the two — such as Psalm 8 (“When Anglican Fellowship of Prayer events and activities that I consider your heavens, the representative to see these ma- God’s Family-in- occupy our day. While we are work of your fingers, the moon terials. If they have not received Christ, at this the officially in spring and days can and the stars you have set in this material for any reason, still sometimes be capricious, copies may be found by going 173rd Synod of one thing that is not changeable their courses . . .”), Psalm 19 (“The heavens declare the glory to http://www.diohuron.org/ is our intimate connection to what/synod/prayervigil.php or Huron Diocese. creation and our environment of God, and the firmament shows his handiwork . . .”) or by e-mailing me at vvkenyon@ We ask for the gift for as it goes, so do we. rogers.com. This year at our Synod Psalm 139 (“Lord, you have of your Spirit, to gatherings, May 24-26, at our searched me out and known Again this year we are inspire and lead bishop’s request, we will be me . . .”) that acknowledge the looking forward to hearing reflecting on the Anglican wonder and beauty of God’s from Bishop Saulo Mauricio us, as we gather Communion’s fifth mark of creation, and our stewardship de Barros from our companion to worship, pray, mission: “To strive to safeguard of it. Diocese of Amazonia, and from the integrity of creation and 2. This could be followed by Rev. Canon Ken Gray, a leading study, eat, listen, sustain and renew the life of the thanksgivings for the gift of our member of the Anglican Com- laugh, and learn. earth.” salvation through Jesus Christ, munion Environmental Net- The practice of the Anglican our faith and blessings received. work. With all of this, and so We ask for eyes Fellowship of Prayer (Huron) As well, we could give thanks much more, this year’s Synod to see and ears has been to encourage parishes for the parishes and people of promises to be memorable. to organize a Synod prayer vigil the Diocese of Huron, includ- I would encourage us all to to hear what the during these days, so that we ing Huron’s leadership in its find some moments to com- Spirit is saying may surround in prayer all that bishops, priests, deacons, and mit ourselves to holding this will be considered and dis- lay leaders, especially the many important occasion before our to the Church in cussed during Synod. who are serving and present- loving God, asking for eyes to these turbulent, Prayer vigils can be done in a ing at the Synod. Our prayers see and ears to hear all that the variety of ways. In consultation would include in particular that Spirit is saying to the Church challenging, with the rector, some parishes as a diocesan family, together in Huron as we choose to be exciting times. All may decide to gather togeth- we may strive to be faithful faithful stewards of the bounty er to pray during portions of saints in the way of Jesus, that surrounds us. this we ask in the Synod while others may choose discerning what the Holy Spirit Rev’d Val Kenyon is a member name of Jesus. to commit individually to a is saying to the Church in our of the Anglican Fellowship of specific time during the three time and context. Prayer (Huron). Amen Archives reveal extensive work of Harriet Boomer

From previous page age of 21, “whether male or fe- Huron. The most visually strik- cumulated debt necessitated a Sources consulted: They go on to say that the male”. The resolution, however, ing document concerning Har- fundraising campaign. Bishop was to refer the amendment riet held by the Archives per- Baldwin, if few other men, rec- Journal of the Synod of the Women’s Auxiliary, managed by Church of England of the Di- women for 25 years, has never “to the executive committee to tains to the Diocese of Algoma. ognized Harriet’s extraordinary consider and report at the next In 1889, she was presented with gifts of persuasion. She express- ocese of Huron. London, Ont.: experienced “financial disaster Diocese of Huron, 1900-1902. or suffered loss from the inabil- meeting of Synod.” an ornamental scroll by Algoma es disappointment, however, in ity of the female mind to grasp Regrettably, at the 1902 Synod thanking her for raising funds her “Memorial” to the Synod of Kennedy, Joan Marie, “Harriet facts and to face contingencies.” the vote on the amendment was to increase its Diocesan Widow 1895 (the Archives retains a full Ann Mills (Roche; Boomer)” They argue it is now the Syn- dropped. and Orphans Fund. (See photo set of the Synod Journals from in Dictionary of Canadian od’s opportunity to include Service to church on previous page.) 1858 to 2014) that insufficient Biography. Toronto: University women at the vestry meetings Harriet was called upon on funds were raised from the dio- of Toronto, 2003-2015 (online Harriet was more successful several occasions to speak and cese. Nevertheless, within a few of their parishes “wherein the as a parishioner at Bishop Cro- version). woman’s view of parochial write on behalf of Huron Col- years, the college recovered. nyn Memorial Church in Lon- lege. The Archives holds a copy Rich in documents Kennedy, Joan Marie, The Lon- questions may be heard without don where in 1889 she formed evoking unkind comments [that of Notes from Our Log in South don Local Council of Women and was active in the Mothers’ Africa in an edition published As archivist for the dio- and Harriet Ann Boomer. Lon- is, suffragette] . . . from which Union. cese, I am constantly amazed our sex seems so defenceless to- by the college in 1893 to assist don, Ont.: Faculty of Graduate The Mothers’ Union worked, in raising funds “for foundation at the richness of the holdings Studies, University of Western d ay.” in the words of Joan Kennedy, witnessed not only by my re- Their plea was considered at of a divinity scholarship in our Ontario, 1989. “to uphold the sanctity of mar- own Huron College”. To her de- search for these columns, but the 1900, 1901 and 1902 synods. riage and emphasize the duty of also by comments from church Historic Sites Committee, The matter engendered much scription of her time in South mothers at home and elsewhere Africa, Harriett added jottings historians, other academic re- Historic Sites Walking Guide. discussion at the 1900 Synod, in the training of their children.” searchers, genealogists and the London, Ont.: London Public but was “dropped” (to use the on the Paris Exhibition of 1878 The women stitched sheets, pil- with particular emphasis on the general public who make use Library Board, 2014 (online term applied in the minutes) low cases, quilts and garments of Archives’ resources. The Ar- version). and no further action taken. At Canadian exhibit. for needy families. (This in- With the endorsement of chives is a resource not just for Talman, James J., Huron Col- the 1901 Synod, Henry Macklin the diocese but also for London formation was gleaned from Bishop Maurice Baldwin, lege, 1863-1963. London, Ont.: of London proposed an amend- the Bishops Cronyn Memorial and Southwestern Ontario, and, Harriett prepared a pamphlet Huron College, 1963. ment to Canon XIX regarding Anglican fonds, or documents, indeed, the province and Cana- vestries that would open mem- published in 1895 titled A held by the Archives.) Churchwoman’s Pleas on Behalf da. bership on vestries to all Church Harriet’s perspective as an of England adherents over the of Huron College, also held by John Lutman is archivist for Anglican extended well beyond the Archives. The college’s ac- the Diocese of Huron. PAGE 8 ANGLICAN DIOCESE OF HURON CHURCH NEWS M A Y 2 0 1 5 Give us a C! Give us an H! . . . Could your church use a fan page?

the demographics of your au- hen evaluating web dience allows you to tailor your and social media message to either have a greater Wsolutions, the best place to start impact on your current read- is with the question, “What is ership or shift focus to engage your desired outcome”? with a different target audience. Advertisements are also Media available through fan pages. By creating an ad to promote Bytes a post or event, you can tar- get a particular city or postal Rev. Marty code with upcoming events or Levesque Christmas or Easter worship schedules. Or you can get even more specific with demograph- It can be tempting to jump ic targeting, such as letting on the bandwagon of the next young families know about big thing or stick to what we al- your upcoming Messy Church ready know, but it is important event. to first identify your goals and A small budget of $6 to $10 pick a platform or technology can have a profound effect on that will get you there. Oth- reaching seekers, especially in erwise, you may find yourself MorgueFile photo the holy seasons of Christmas fitting a square peg into a and Easter, and help grow your round hole and your outreach communication — evangelism Sunday mornings. can reach exponentially more congregation. attempts may be less effective — in mind. But Facebook groups do not people than a group. Facebook is only one example than they could be. Both of the tools can be a reach outward as only members Fan pages also offer two very of all the platforms available, For example, Facebook is one great resource to any parish, can get updates and they can distinct evangelistic properties and fan pages vs. groups is but of the most popular platforms but they have different features require active monitoring to for any church wanting to reach one decision to make. across generations today. and applications. keep up on a given discussion. out with the Gospel message: But starting with the answer Most churches recognize that A group is useful for internal Fan pages, on the other hand, analytics and advertisement. to “What is your desired out- Facebook is a useful tool for communication and can be a behave much like personal ac- Once a fan page reaches 30 come?” will lead your commu- evangelism, content discovery, great tool for a parish council counts. People need only “like” likes, analytics are available to nity to finding the most effec- and communication. But even or committee in a church to the page to join and they will the fan page owner. Churches tive tools to achieve their goals. collaborate and share informa- see updates in their Facebook can see who is interacting with Facebook offers different ways Rev. Marty Levesque is the for organizations to communi- tion outside of regular meet- news feed. their posts and what content ings. A group can provide a Friends of friends are also has the best and most favour- diocesan social media officer cate. and rector of St. Andrew The Facebook group is de- shared history of discussions able to see these posts when able reach and can make deci- and notes for new members, someone comments or inter- sions about how to tailor their Memorial in London. rector@ signed specifically for internal standrewmemorial.org communication, while the fan and can allow people to con- acts with a post. Instead of message for maximum effect. page is designed with external nect who may otherwise have reaching only the members of I can’t stress the importance difficulty meeting outside of a small group, fan page posts of analytics enough. Knowing

Pastoral Progressions

Appointments cy will also continue her role on Christopher was ordained Rest in Peace and the Matrimonial Commis- Bishop Bob Bennett appoints as co-chair of our diocesan a deacon on Jan. 4, 1979, in Rt. Rev. C. Robert (Bob) sion. Bishop Bob was a member Rev. Canon Kim Van Allen as Enviro­Action Committee and a Philadelphia for the Diocese Townshend, retired suffragan of the Executive and Planning rector of St. George’s, Goderich, member of the diocesan Justice of Fredericton and priested on bishop of the Diocese of Huron, Committee of Provincial Synod and Christ Church, Port Albert, League. Dec. 14, 1980. He came on the died March 14. A funeral ser- and chair of the Social Outreach effective June 1. Canon Kim strength of Huron in 1988 as the vice was held at St. Paul’s Cathe- Program Commission. He was is currently the rector of All Retirement rector of St. John’s (Sandwich), dral Church, London on March a member of the Council of Windsor. He has also served the General Synod and chair of the Saints’, Windsor. Bishop Bob Bennett has ac- 18. Bishop Bob was ordained a parishes of St. George’s, Owen deacon on May 13, 1962, and General Synod Administration cepted the wish of Rev. Canon Sound, and St. John the Evan- and Finance Committee and Nancy Harvey has been ap- Christopher Pratt to retire ef- priested on May 19, 1963. He pointed chair of the General gelist, Kitchener, from which he was consecrated bishop on Sept. the Pension Committee. He fective Sept. 1 with his last day is retiring. He was named to the served on the Executive Board Synod’s Creation Matters Na- in the parish being July 26. Can- 12, 1984, and served as bishop tional Working Group. Nan- Cathedral Chapter of Canons in of St. Clair and later bishop of and Corporation of Huron Uni- May 1997 and served as arch- Georgian Bay. Before becom- versity College and as a member deacon of the Saugeens from ing bishop, Bishop Bob served of the Executive Boards of Re- 2001 to 2004. Canon Christo- the parishes of St. George’s, nison University College and pher also served on the Bishop’s London; Grace Church, Both- Canterbury College. Chaplain Committee, Diocesan well, St. John’s-in-the-Woods, t45"*/&%(-"44t Council, the Postulancy Board, Aughrim, and St. Matthew’s, Patricia (Pat) Joyce, beloved &451979 the EnviroAction Committee, Florence; St. James the Apostle, wife of Rev. David Joyce (retired the Administration and Fi- 1997), died on, March 31. Da- MEMORIAL WINDOWS ; Holy Trinity, Chatham; nance Committee, Diocesan and St. George’s, Owen Sound. vid served the parishes of Christ 3&4503"5*0/t3&-&"%*/(t3&1"*34 Sub-Council, the Nominating Church, Corunna; St. Ste- 4503.(-";*/(t4"/%$"37&%(-"44 From 1974-84, he served as Committee and as a diocesan archdeacon of the Saugeens.­ phen’s, Courtright and St. James As the needs of each client are unique, so are the representative on the Trinity Among other diocesan ser- the Apostle, Port Lambton; GHVLJQVFUHDWHGWRIXOÀOWKRVHQHHGV College Corporation, a delegate vice, he served as regional St. Columba’s, Waterloo and to General Synod, a diocesan St. Aidan’s, Elmira. Pat’s funeral Each step in the process from design to dean of Lambton, a member of installation is carried out by one of the representative on the National the Executive Committee, the was held at St. John’s, Tillson- partners, thus insuring the high standards Board of the Canadian Com- Sub-Executive Committee, the burg on April 6. and quality we believe are essential for pass Rose Society, regional dean Pension Board and the Invest- \RXUVDWLVIDFWLRQ of the Saugeens, co-chair of ment Sub-Committee as well the diocesan Sesquicentennial as chair of the Administration 97:KDUQFOLɲH6/RQGRQ2QW16J 2K2 committee and as the diocesan Phone/Fax: (519) 432-9624 and Finance Committee, the ecumenical officer. Grants and Loans Committee M A Y 2 0 1 5 ANGLICAN DIOCESE OF HURON CHURCH NEWS PAGE 9

By Rev. Chris eryone has the same possibility Brouillard-Coyle­ of succeeding. But this is not Food for Thought the reality. am privileged. I was born In our baptismal covenant, in Canada to white middle- Social Justice Huron we commit to seek and serve Iclass parents. Christ in all persons, loving our As Canadians, my parents neighbour as ourselves, and didn’t have to think twice about to strive for justice and peace my health or the cost of care. among all people, respecting They knew they could easily the dignity of every human access doctors and hospitals being. and took advantage of the vac- One way to fulfill these com- cinations available to protect mitments is to acknowledge me from childhood diseases those ways in which we are that might have otherwise been privileged so that we can be- devastating. come more open to hearing the My parents are educated stories of those who don’t have enough that they happily read the same privileges. We need to to me and my siblings regularly connect with our brothers and and placed a great deal of em- sisters whose voices are si- phasis on ensuring that we took lenced and value is minimized school seriously so that multi- each time we try to project our ple options would be available privilege onto them. to us as we grew. Life is not fair, but it could With the wisdom gained be fairer if we intentionally from their parents and fair- worked to understand the ways ly steady employment, they life is unbalanced and chose to protected us from the conse- use our privilege to engage with quences of financial stress on the unjust structures of society, the household. We never knew What to do with privilege helping to free those encum- a time when there wasn’t food bered by this imbalance. on the table or worried about These skills provided a founda- what I have simply because of school, and friendships, and We can begin in times of losing our home. tion on which my later career my own efforts. The deck has thus, they weren’t able to elections ­— informing our- Life was stable, freeing us to development would evolve. been, to some extent, stacked in develop the same social and selves, asking challenging focus on things we enjoyed: I am privileged. I had the op- my favour. networking skills. questions on behalf of those music, choir, gymnastics, Guid- tion of pursuing higher educa- I have benefited significantly There are those who didn’t who struggle, and casting our ing, and so on. I could develop tion, opening doors to a variety from my social and historical have the opportunity to attend votes focused on what is best my gifts and skills because I of opportunities and enabling circumstances, enabling me to post-secondary institutions, not only for us but also for all was always free to do so, unen- me to become a full participant live a fairly comfortable life. I limiting their options. There in our communities, particular- cumbered by the stresses that in society. know that there are people in are those who struggle with the ly the most vulnerable. come with unemployment and It would be easy for me to say my community, in my church, consequences of poor health. The more we do so, the more underemployment. that I worked hard and earned all around me, who haven’t had There are those who struggle we help to create the possibility I am privileged. Thanks to my opportunity to own a home the same privileges. with racism and the barriers for a fairer, more just society this upbringing, I learned how and a car and raise my child The cards they were dealt this creates. And even I am where more people can say, “I to navigate social situations and in a good neighbourhood, and make their life much harder familiar with the role gender am privileged.” relate to people. Even as a teen- there is some truth to that. I because they had to deal with stereotypes play in limiting the Rev. Chris Brouillard-Coyle ager I could take advantage of do work hard. But in terms of financial stresses in the home possibilities for women. is co-chair of Social Justice social networks that opened the deserving what I have, it would that prevented the same level We would all like to think Huron. door to well-paying, fun jobs. be unfair to say that I have of participation in activities, that this world is fair, that ev-

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Women, who make up the group of 17 Anglican majority of the world’s poor- bishops from six est, are hit harder by climate Acontinents have called for change. Bishop Ellinah Wamu- urgent prayer and action on the koya of Swaziland, Africa’s first “unprecedented climate crisis”. woman bishop, said: “Women Their declaration, The World are more often dependent on Is Our Host: A Call to Urgent natural resources for their live- EnviroAction Action for Climate Justice, lihoods, so the contribution of sets a new agenda on climate women is essential in decisions Committee change for the 85 million- around climate change. Our strong Anglican Communion. communities must be equal, as The group met in South in the eucharist.” By Rev. Canon Linda Nixon Africa in February to build Canon Ken Gray, a Canadian and Nancy Harvey on months of conversations priest who is secretary of the carried out via the Internet. Huron’s EnviroAction Anglican Communion Envi- The group involved bishops Committee is pleased to ronmental Network, said: “It both from cultures and nations share this news release and was a remarkable gathering, that are major contributors to online link to the statement representative of the Commu- climate change and from those from 17 Anglican bishops Anglican Communion Environmental Network photo nion’s diversity. The declaration producing low levels of CO2 who recently gathered in Seventeen Anglican bishops from around the world, including is a unique and authoritative but disproportionately affected. South Africa to discuss un- document, which will pave the Archbishop of Cape Town two from Canada, met in South Africa to write a call for action precedented climate crisis. way towards greater collabora- and Primate of Southern Africa on climate change. Bishop of Edmonton Jane tion amongst lay and clerical Thabo Makgoba, who brought nation. While God committed in water, food, agriculture and Alexander and National In- leaders as the communion as the group together, said: “We the care of creation to us, we land use; reviewing churches’ digenous Bishop Mark Mac- whole comes to terms with the accept the evidence of science: have been care-less — but not investment practices, including Donald represented Canada present climate crisis and our Human activity, especially in hopeless. a call for divestment; and closer along with Canon Ken Gray, Gospel-driven need to respond fossil-fuel-based economies, is “In the words of St. Teresa ecumenical and interfaith who is the secretary of the compassionately.” the main cause of the climate of Avila, we are God’s hands co-operation. Anglican Communion Envi- The World Is Our Host: crisis. We heard of extreme and feet on earth — now is the The bishops commended the ronmental Network. A Call to Urgent Action for weather and changes to sea- time for us, rooted in prayer, to Fast for the Climate initiative, Climate Justice is available for Canon Linda Nixon and sons, rising sea levels, acidi- step up and take action on the in which they join many others Nancy Harvey are co-chairs downloading at the Anglican fication of seawater, depleted climate crisis.” in fasting and praying for the Communion Environemental of the Diocese of Huron fishing grounds, and displaced The declaration commits the climate on the first of every EnviroAction Committee Network website at http://acen. people who are climate refu- bishops to specific first actions month. anglicancommunion.org/. gees. including energy conservation The bishops argue for am- Inquiries should be directed “The problem is spiritual as measures in church buildings; bitious and binding climate to Canon Ken Gray at well as economic, scientific and more renewable energy; nur- change agreements at national [email protected]. political. We have been com- turing biodiversity on church and international levels, and plicit in a theology of domi- land; supporting sustainability assistance for climate refugees. Human resources officer enriched by works of the heart

By Jennifer McLaughlin how of obtaining police record Clergy Conference, a three- Synod 2008 was my grand checks are keeping me very day conference each fall that I What Do They Do? introduction to the scope of the busy. co-ordinate under committee It is my privilege to get to direction. Diocese of Huron — a rather Huron Church House Staff daunting first impression, but know the postulancy students When the time comes, indi- the sense of community and and diaconal candidates as they viduals moving into retirement, hospitality was welcoming. work through the ordination with all that’s involved in the I found I was made for this process. The ordination ser- pension and benefits, work particular work and quickly vices are deeply moving for me with me around that transition. undertook the process to earn after having witnessed some of That’s not the end of the rela- the certified human resources the journey. tionship. I organize the sum- professional (CHRP) desig- I serve both postulancy and mer barbecue that the bishops nation to better to serve the deacons boards, help to orga- host to honour the past min- diocese. nize summer parish internship istry of our retired clergy and My role as human resources placements, do paperwork employees and their spouses. officer is part of the bishops’ for the Advisory Committee It wouldn’t be church without office, reporting to Archdeacon on Postulants for Ordination committees and I support a Tanya Phibbs. I assist the par- (ACPO), and the fall retreat number of them, which allows ishes with advice and direction for students and examining me the opportunity to work with their recruitment, employ- chaplains. with many of our clergy and lay ment and legislative questions. Clergy connect with me leaders. It is personally enrich- Safe Church compliance and about continuing education, ing to see the desire for that inquiries about the who and our employee and family assis- work in every heart through my tance program, and Bishops’ ministry in human resources.

Jennifer McLaughlin joined the diocese in 2008 and quickly found she was made for the work of human resources. M A Y 2 0 1 5 ANGLICAN DIOCESE OF HURON CHURCH NEWS PAGE 11 Gruff sometimes, but always devoted From Page 1 Before becoming bishop, Bob Excerpts from eulogy by Andra Townshend O’Neill Townshend served St. George’s, London; Grace, Bothwell, St. Bob Townshend was a As a child I thought that What Dad understood They modelled a Christian John’s-in-the-Woods, Aughrim, and St. Matthew’s, Florence; truly faithful, loving servant “Huron” was our family busi- about the church is that it is marriage. A real marriage. St. James the Apostle, Sarnia; of God. For Dad, this is God’s ness or something. I didn’t a living, changing thing. His From time to time Dad would Holy Trinity, Chatham; and St. world and we are God’s be- really know what it meant ex- ministry and life were part of accuse Mom, “you’re trying to George’s, Owen Sound. loved. He felt a great respon- cept that it covered off pretty a church that changed dra- change me” and she would He was consecrated bishop on sibility to live out his Chris- much everything. I couldn’t matically and he led in the reply, “that’s right and I’m not Sept. 12, 1984, and served as the tian life in service to God. put my finger on what a midst of change. What he has done yet!” He loved her fiery bishop of St. Clair and later the Now, sometimes that service “diocese” was, I knew the told us over our lifetimes is spirit, her intelligence, her bishop of Georgian Bay. He re- may have required him to college was a school but the that you must respect what is kindness, her unfailing faith tired in 2002. tear a strip off of someone, words “meeting, committee important to the generations and of course her patience. Bishop Townshend could however, he would be the and board” were a bit elusive. before you. Listen and know appear gruff but was devoted first to remind you that you However, what I did know how they see the world. You to the caring of his flock, said were still, a beloved child of was that our family, from can continue to live out your Archdeacon Tanya Phibbs, ex- God — perhaps on another Grandpa to Uncle Bill to Dad life, just as they were able ecutive archdeacon for the dio- day. and everyone in between, to live out theirs, but you Even at a young age, he cese. were in this together. must do so with respect for took our word as truth. It was “You always knew where you where they have come from. a huge responsibility to place stood with him. He cared deep- Having said that, you cannot on us but it taught us that ly about his clergy and the par- hold the church in place. This trust is a gift and an honour. ishes,” she said. body must be allowed to You are given it and you must Like his father, he was de- evolve as God intends. keep it. voted to education, serving on the boards of Huron University College and Renison University College. He also served as trust- Excerpts from homily by Rev. Canon Dr. ee for the Sarnia, Chatham and Owen Sound boards of educa- “All of us go down to the So when God raises Jesus tion. dust; yet even at the grave from the dead, never to die He also held senior posts with we make our song: Alleluia.” again, we see that death can the Scottish Rite, a branch of the . . . You can sing it all your life, have no victory. “Where is Masons. you could have said it hun- your victory, O death, where Bishop Terry said Bishop dreds of times for other peo- is your sting?” says Paul. In Townshend embraced his fam- ple, but in every life comes the death of this bishop, ily’s tradition of service but re- that moment when your own this husband, father, “Pop- lied on his own talent and hard toes are curled over the edge pa”, death has absolutely no work, rather than the family of the abyss and you have victory. name, to get ahead. to trust . . . that the promise But I cannot say with Paul “He succeeded because he is true. I trust it – even more that there is no sting. This was good. It’s as simple as that,” now, that I’ve seen my Dad stings. I hate cancer. I al- he said. trust it to the end. ways have, but even more Along with his son, Todd, now. Dis-ease and dis-order Bishop Townshend is survived by his wife Pat, daughters Mary are to be despised, and all and Andra, five grandchildren death-dealing ways. Death and his sisters Betty, Mary, Bar- remains an enemy because bara, Peggy and Nancy. death still has one crappy little ability — it takes away Reprinted with permission the ones we love. of the London Free Press and Sun Media. Across Canada Bishop offers apology He also pledged to continue ier, they need the church in new io residents rely on food banks. Rev. Jennifer Schick, the parish’s On Ash Wednesday, a crowd to journey with First Nations and non-traditional ways,” he Its recommendations include part-time associate priest for of more than 1,000 people peoples on the long road to said. “The people who accept increasing the minimum wage children and youth since Janu- gathered to bear witness to the mutual healing, and to “stand ashes and a blessing in the train to a living rate and ensuring ary 2014. Schick’s position was demolition of St. Michael’s resi- with [them] at any time and any station . . . are often longing to health and dental benefits for funded in part by the grant over dential school in the small com- place.” make a connection between low-income adults. three years. munity of Alert Bay, B.C. — The Diocesan Post their faith and the forces of dai- The submission acknowl- Schick identified the integra- ly life.” edges that Ontario’s deficit is a tion of children and youth into Though the school closed its ‘Ashes to Go’ for commuters doors just over 40 years ago, in — The Messenger “pressing issue,” but maintains church life as a priority. She On the morning of Ash it is possible to reduce the prov- created events such as a March 1974, its continued presence Eye on dignity deficit served as a constant reminder Wednesday, Edmonton’s public ince’s debt while simultaneously Break family movie night, a of the wrongs committed with- transit commuters were greeted Ontario’s 2015 budget must addressing the dignity gap. By Halloween open house and an in its walls and in residential by teams of vestment-clad An- work to close the dignity gap for doing so, it says, the govern- Advent wreath-making party. schools across Canada. glicans and Lutherans offering the province’s vulnerable and ment will be able to “[chart a] She also introduced a nursery “It represented all that was up ash crosses and prayers. marginalized people. That’s the course to a society where all cit- service and a schoolhouse pro- wrong with Canada during that This was the Ashes to Go ini- recommendation of Rev. Bill izens have enough to flourish.” gram during the 11 a.m. service. time, and all that was terrible tiative’s fifth year in Edmonton. Mous, director of justice, com- — Niagara Anglican Attendance at these initiatives More than 550 people paused munity, and global ministries, in has been good, but Schick is between First Nations people Grant helps welcome youth and other Canadians,” said he- on their way to work to receive the ’s submis- more concerned with whether reditary chief of the Gwawae- the sign of the cross. sion to the minister of Finance’s Thanks in part to a $75,000 the children feel included in the nuk First Nation Robert Joseph. Archdeacon Chris Pappas, pre-budget consultation. grant from the Our Faith — church itself. Bishop Logan McMenamie of rector of Holy Trinity Anglican Among other things, the Our Hope campaign, St. Mary “It’s not just about Sunday the Diocese of British Colum- Church, views the concept as submission notes that workers Magdalene Church in Toron- school,” she said. “It’s about be- bia attended the ceremony and one way in which the church making the minimum wage to has been able to re-imagine ing part of the life of the com- offered an apology to the hun- can accommodate the busy re- struggle below the poverty line, the ways in which it welcomes munity.” dreds of residential school sur- ality of modern life. despite working full-time hours, youth to church. — The Anglican vivors in attendance. “As people get busier and bus- and that close to 400,000 Ontar- Much of the credit goes to PAGE 12 ANGLICAN DIOCESE OF HURON CHURCH NEWS M A Y 2 0 1 5 An invitation to faith, a challenge to belief

for the Gospel of Jesus Christ years after the fact, we can f you are looking for a safe, through the last 2,000 years. confidently believe that Jesus comfortable and predictable But this is not scientific has made a transformation in Iway of life, do not become a us that can set us free from evidence. Christian. This is the advice If that is still not enough, despair and death? Because, I give to the young people how about the faith and trans- in truth, that is what Easter is who talk to me about being formation in the lives of family about — setting us free from believing and being baptized. and friends through the ages, despair and death. the faith of grandparents or It is this knowledge that can parents that was passed on to draw us into the paschal mys- you as a child? These persons tery of Easter. You and I, whose too have met and walked with sin is responsible for his death, the risen Lord. can also share in the riches of Rev. Canon This may still not be enough. his resurrection. If you are truly cynical or must There is no scientific way Bill Cliff have proof to believe, at best to prove the joy of Easter, but you will count this evidence as neither can you prove the anecdotal. power of love, the connection I can offer no guarantees or In an information-addicted, to a long dead loved one, the proof of spiritual effectiveness. hyper-connected society, we joy of a child or the romance of The fact is if you are looking can read about dodgy theories a sunset. They just are. for security, the Christian faith of history or science or even So it is that we continue this offers you no less than a cross bathe in an ocean of conspiracy sacred season. The resurrection and no more than an empty If you are theories — all of which serve to is more than a fact, more than a tomb. looking for tell you to believe nothing. choice and more than a philos- If you are looking for positive And so Easter stands as an ophy. The resurrection is the scientific proof that Jesus was positive invitation to faith and a chal- way, the only way, for us out of resurrected, you aren’t going to lenge to belief. death and into life. find any. You must receive as scientific proof There is no scientific reason Come my Way, my Truth, My faith that the Jesus who walked that Jesus was for you to believe in the res- with the disciples is risen again. Life resurrected, you urrection and ultimate ascen- Such a Way as gives us breath It’s not that there is no evi- sion of Jesus Christ, but there dence at all. The most pressing aren’t going to Such a Truth as ends all strife is plenty of reason for you to Such a Life as killeth death! evidence for the truth of the find any. accept that it did happen, not Resurrection is the change it — George Herbert, The Call, the least of which is your own published in 1633 made in the disciples’ lives and sense of Jesus’ abiding presence the lives of those who met the and what he has done for you. Rev. Canon William G. Cliff is risen Lord. This is what the scientists rector of the Collegiate ­Chapel Beyond that there is the can’t explain. It’s also what the of St. John the Evangelist. evidence presented to us in conspiracy theorists can’t get a [email protected]. 519-438-7224, the lives of the martyrs and ext. 294. MorgueFile photo handle on. How is it that 2,000 the saints who have stood up Let’s begin our task with the ‘oughts’

tidy up, and the sudden urge to aging complex issues (like anx- t can take a long time to jump for another cup of coffee. iety or anger or an addiction) accomplish desired tasks. Well, maybe it is a bit of ADD may find the oughts extremely IThe intention is present, but the distressing. (or the effects of too much caf- focus eludes us. And we spin in feine). But even still, the oughts In such emotionally charged frustration. are a gruelling distraction. situations, one might ask And, if not for their ability to whether the oughts are not so best our ambitions, the oughts much oughts as they are a true As I See It can be somewhat comical. resistance to the task. In such As a brain default, the oughts cases it might be best to find are a complex mix of neural someone to talk it through. Rev. Jim firing, rapid blood surges and Another related point is that Innes oxygen flows. Neuroscience too often, with good intention, states that attention is “a com- we invest in what we think we plex process . . . mingling with should be doing as opposed “Is it ADD?” asks my hin- emotion, memory, identity, to what we really want to do. dered client. I smirk in recogni- will, motivation, and mood” When we resist it, we might tion of a shared sentiment. (Anderson, 2009, New York think we are into the oughts, It’s not an attention disor- News). when in fact we are into the der (not likely). It’s what I call As such the oughts cannot shoulds. And that is an entirely Pixabay photo the “oughts” — an annoying be easily accounted for, and other issue. brain default that prompts consequently, we can’t easily rid judged as deferring the process, Without judgment the oughts As I see it, as long as I am postponement and delay, like a ourselves of them. we can make certain allowances — which can occur not only pursuing what I like to do, (like sudden need to eat something, It’s important not to judge for their distracting character. before, but also during the task my writing) and keeping the or pay the bills, or learn to run ourselves too harshly for the For example, when I appreci- at hand — may even come to oughts a very real part of the Genius on your new iPod — oughts. It increases their power ate that my writing process de- be enjoyed as a break. process (without discouraging everything and anything but and adds guilt and shame to the mands time to wander all over But let me not underestimate judgment), I know that at the the desired task of our good frustration. the place (in my mind as well as the difficulty the oughts can very least, my deadline will get intentions. In my experience, the oughts my office), I start the work a bit create. The problem with the met and, as a possible bonus, It took, for example, a are best diminished when earlier, predicting these oughts oughts increases as the impor- I could learn to fully enjoy my looming deadline to begin this accepted (and anticipated) as will need attention. tance and immediacy of the new iPod this summer. article. And when I finally sat naturally arising before certain Also, by accepting the oughts, task increases. Rev. Jim Innes is the rector down to it, I found myself an- tasks can begin (or be finally I have come to know them as For example, people making of St. John’s Church in St. swering work emails, managing accomplished). less intense in the early morn- a sincere attempt to develop Thomas. a deal on Kijiji (for that iPod I When the oughts are treated ing (before the daytime’s many new interpersonal habits or to [email protected] mentioned earlier), a desk to as part of the process instead of other distractions). develop new strategies for man-