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March 2019 —A section of the Anglican Journal We have a new bishop! Diocese of Kootenay Episcopal Electoral Synod “A Time of Gathering Prayer and Decision Making”

By Stafford Brandrick

Ninety delegates (thirty-three clergy, and fifty-seven lay) gathered at 9:00 am on Saturday January 19, 2019 at the Cathedral Church of St. Michael and All Angels, Kelowna, to celebrate the Holy Eucharist. The prayerful focus and atmosphere continued throughout the service and during the voting procedures. The service was led by the following lay and clergy congregates:

Presider and Preacher: The Most Rev. Melissa Skelton Assisted by: The Very Rev. Nissa Basbaum The Venerable Trevor Freeman Deacon; The Venerable Chris Ross Liturgical Assistant: Robert Lemon Crucifer: Pam Harris Organist: Marjorie Close Readers: Helen Hall Brenda Panio Gospeller: The Rev. Richard Simpson Litanist : Paul Glen Sides-people: Stuart Richardson Howard Soon

The Episcopal Election for the tenth Bishop of the Koo- tenay was chaired by Metropolitan and Archbishop — The Most Rev. Melissa Skelton. Her thoughtful sermon began with a hymn based on the tune of ‘My Favourite Things’ from ‘The Sound of Music’ that focused on the ways we are led and filled by the Holy Spirit.

The Archbishop, in her role as the chair of the election, reviewed the ‘Election Procedures’ and led the delegates in a prayerful chant at the beginning of each voting session, preparing them to vote with the Holy Spirit’s guidance.

Continued on P. 2 Episcopal Electoral Synod The second voting session spoke decisively from both the ‘House of the Clergy’ and the ‘House of the Laity’ in favour of The Rev. Dr Lynne McNaughton as our new Bishop Elect. Photograph by Jeff Donnelly Page 2 The HighWay March 2019 The HighWay March 2019 Page 3 Editorial Important info inside

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The four candidates were present for the day, and retired to the Old Rectory Office during voting times. The second voting session spoke More — Diocesan Celebrations decisively from both the ‘House of the Clergy’ and the ‘House of the St. Paul’s Anglican Church choir in Sal- Laity’ in favour of The Rev. Dr Lynne mo was reborn last year and had their McNaughton as our new Bishop first special performance at a fund rais- Elect. er for the Salmo Community Memorial The election’s outcome brought Church on Saturday December 1, 2018. to an end the work of the Episcopal The set began with Rev. Peter Davison’s Election Committee who had been “When Long Before Time” to engage the meeting and planning since the story of creation, followed by “ I Feel the Spring Synod of 2018, following the Winds of God Today” singing metaphors resignation of T he Most Reverend of struggles in life. “ He” is a pretty song from the 1950’s about the central idea of , Archbishop. forgiveness in our faith. Finally conclud- May God bless our diocese as ing with “People Look East” to bring us we move forward to a new era with into the advent season. The songs were renewed visioning. introduced with a short story about their significance and of course the authorship. We give thanks for this new and refresh- ing ministry.

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Page 4 The HighWay March 2019 The HighWay March 2019 Page 5 TiM Sunday Around the Diocese CoGS WHEELS Christ Church St. Andrew’s St. George’s on Medical Assistance in Dying Cranbrook Okanagan Mission West Kelowna Christ Church Cranbrook celebrat- St. Andrew’s did their own presenta- When St. George’s decided to be part ed TiM Sunday by considering how tion featuring their current status and of the TiM Campaign in 2014, two Together in Mission has impacted plans for moving ahead as well as the projects were chosen by the congre- the life of our congregation. Stew- Diocesan results and achievements gation: Messy Church for the chil- ardship is an ordinary part of our to date to the congregation during dren in our community and Seniors worship life. We don’t shy away from coffee hour and invited the congrega- Coffee for seniors. We have done very By Randall Fairey preaching about money or giving, and tion to a follow-up vision workshop. well in our campaign and we are truly we are becoming more comfortable The one day workshop was held on thankful for all we have been able to talking about our very human need December 1. achieve with God’s Blessings. The Randall Fairey is a Delegate to the Council of By Cathy Haige to give (difficult as it may sometimes Vision 2020: Trajectory of Hope - A parish is working towards a strong General Synod from the Ecclesiastical be). Specifically, we reflected on the Workshop with the Reverend Dr. Jay finish. Province of British Columbia & Yukon Cathy Haige is the TiM things we have been able to do as a Koyle TiM Sunday was held in November Administrative Assistant result of TiM, notably hiring a Lay The purpose of the workshop was and a PowerPoint presentation was Pastoral Associate who helps to bring to Re-engage our Vision, Reframe made along with an update on Dio- Christ Church to those who are ill, our Questions, and Reinvigorate our cese projects and St. George’s status In my December column I discussed resource. The first, “Care in Dying, urgency’ – court cases, and long- deep love and continued pastoral grieving, lonely, and unable to get out Mission. during ‘Soup’s On’ after the Sunday two issues that I believe will emerge A Consideration of the Practices of held opinions about one’s Charter support for everyone involved, even much anymore. Deb Saffin makes vis- We invited a number of congregations service. It was well attended and a as key ongoing spiritual challeng- Euthanasia and Physician Assisted its and arranges volunteers to bring in the Okanagan to also attend, and lot of interest has been shown – of rights and personal dignity have if you fundamentally disagree with es in the doctrine, practices and Suicide,” is available as a Report and already resulted in hundreds of legally the person’s choice. As a physician, an occasional meal to those who need so we were lucky to be able to interact course for dessert, what would you Study Guide. These documents were help, works with the Prayer Chain, with some visitors from other parish- expect to be served? TIM Bits! from theology of the Anglican Church of sanctioned deaths of people across my conscience and Christian beliefs Canada. I made the point that as the published by General Synod in March Canada. The momentum in such has will not allow me to participate in the 2019 will by the fifth year of Togeth- and has become an invaluable part es. Tim Horton’s. Some, who had forgot- of 2000, some sixteen years before of the ministry of Christ Church. We Some of the outcomes of the work- ten about their annual contribution, debate on the Marriage Canon hope- carried over into requests to quickly intentional administration of life-end- er in Mission for the initial Parishes fully settles after General Synod 2019, the legalization of what has become expand access to MAID, with secular ing drugs. However I have a responsi- that signed on to the Campaign and have also developed a website helping shop were noted on paper and posted were able to bring their pledge up to known as Medical Assistance in those who wish to know more and on our church walls for the entire date for the year. November 2019 is these issues will increasingly capture criticism of the legislation as being bility to support the patient in faith, as a Diocese it is hoped that we will Dying rather than Physician Assist- to learn about what we do and who congregation to view and make their the end of the 5 year of the Campaign and focus our hearts and minds as too vague, and too restrictive. and to voice or cause no restrictions have a strong finish. I have asked ed Suicide. Changing from using we are. TiM has been an important own contributions; and with the Dec for St. George’s people who started we live into our baptismal covenants I am very concerned that the for access to others who are prepared some of those parishes what impact the word “suicide” may have been ministry of the diocese, and Christ 2 Sunday sermon by Rev Dr Jay Koyle their campaign in 2014. It is hoped and seek the mind of the Holy Spirit. I well-intentioned but vague language to provide the medical assistance in TiM has made in their parish life and intended to diminish the stigma and Church is delighted to have been a referencing and reinforcing the vision that all who pledged will fulfill their discussed the issue of “Open Table” in I have quoted from Bill-C14 is not be- dying that he or she seeks. Offering a what have they been able to accom- emotions associated with the word part of it. & ideas of hope for the future. We are pledge to bring us as close to our goal December and now invite my readers ing taken seriously enough. To date loving Ministry of Presence through plish as a result of their participation but one cannot deny that self-willing now in the process of following up on as possible. to consider that Medical Assistance in I see little evidence that government a MAID experience does not require in Together In Mission: with thanks one’s death is what is operative in the ideas generated by the workshop Dying (MAID) will invite even deeper intentions laid out in the pream- one to agree with the patient, and they would like to share with you how MAID. The “assistance” of medical for our continued TiM vision work spiritual reflection and thought. ble have been made a priority and one’s attendance does not endow tac-

TiM Sunday for 2018 was celebrated. LET’S MAKE IT HAPPEN! That MAID is undeniably upon us professionals is still directed to the rather, the much easier expediency it support for their choice. To restate, and ministries of St Andrew’s. ❑ is evident with the passage in June suffering individual who desires that of legally sanctioned actions are now, we have a fundamental Christian 2016 of Bill C-14 and its amendments their death occur at a time and place and will continue to be, winning out. obligation to witness in understand- to the Criminal Code. Those changes of their choosing. Undoubtedly good palliative care as ing and love, even if we are not active are now law although the nuances A more recent report which was an alternative to MAID, or at least an instruments in causing the patient’s of language such as “grievous and the subject in part of a “Marketplace” adjunct, demands significant health requested and legally sanctioned irremediable medical condition” and discussion group at the November care resources, demands much more death. SORRENTO: Sneak Peek 2019! conversations about mental illness, CoGS meeting, comes again from emotional energy for care-givers and I will, however, continue to advo- and other implications arising from Faith, Worship and Ministry. Building family and indeed, the patient, and cate and support excellence in palli- the legislation are ongoing. Faithful on “Care in Dying” it is entitled “In complicates the direct path chosen by ative care. I want to hold our govern- Christians, trying to absorb the spir- Sure and Certain Hope” and is avail- the individual to desire and facilitate ment to the assurances in Bill C-14 The Hunger Inside and the Stomach as itual and theological issues inherent able as a full document with accom- their death. that promise pursuit of the same. the Pathway to God Aug 4-10 in MAID, find themselves unsettled panying Study Guide. (https://www. As I stated above, I cannot help Excellent palliative care provides a by the challenges to our faith and anglican.ca/wp-content/uploads/ but be influenced by my experience patient with a serious alternative to Programs for creative folks In-Sure-and-Certain-Hope.pdf) For Creative Journaling: Colour your the desire to know the mind of the as a physician with patients for whom MAID and in my opinion is a way to any Anglican seriously considering World July 7-13 Holy Spirit. Personally speaking, the MAID might seem to be a reasonable counter unbearable suffering and to this subject, this is a must read and Creative Journaling: Wish Upon a Star current realities of MAID present choice. I am unavoidably influenced value and honour the gift of life that By JENNIFER SIRGES will also provide a superb resource July 14-20 me with significant spiritual uncer- by Christian beliefs that originate God has given each of us. The chal- for a Parish study, either in Lent or at Watercolour Flow and Glow July 21-27 tainties stemming from my medical from my understanding of my baptis- lenge is to make it available to all. another time. Certainly it is the best Mindfulness: Stitch and Indigo practice as a specialist in Oncology. mal vows and Jesus’ commandment MAID involves very complex Jennifer Sirges grew up attending All Saints, spiritual and theological reflection July 28 – Aug 3 Throughout my career I often ad- to love one another. A key point aris- philosophical and religious questions Vernon, and is now a member of St Andrew’s tool currently available in our Church The Gospel According to Musical The- vised and treated cancer patients and ing from ‘In Sure and Certain Hope’: with no easy answers. To help you Parish in Trail. Sorrento Centre has held a for what is a complex and imminent atre July 28 – Aug 3 their families, in situations where is there is a pastoral duty for clergy become increasingly informed as this special place in her heart since 1971. subject. Programs for youth only palliative care was indicated, and laity, that cannot be avoided or matter gains attention in our Church and death was inevitable. Interest- Bill C-14 contains some import- minimized when supporting one who (as I believe it will) and to become May the Force be with You. ingly, I never experienced a request ant (and easily missed) language in is desiring their death with medical more effective in pastoral care and Oops, sorry, you’ve missed the February BCYAYM for active euthanasia, or even a hint the last two clauses of the Preamble. assistance? understanding, I commend the above Do you know Sorrento Centre? fessional-development. (Clergy, this Shabbat: Simple Acts of Cosmic Heal- retreat – maybe next year? that such an idea was in my patient’s First it states that the Government of Hopefully none of us will have to resources of the Anglican Church of This peaceful oasis on the shores of means you!) What are you waiting ing July 14-20 Young Sojourners Youth Weekend thinking. Perhaps the existing per- Canada…. “commits to working with experience or participate in MAID Canada to assist you to explore your Shuswap Lake is a favourite desti- for? Register now! Food, Faith, & Growing God’s King- (program details online) May 17-20 ceptions about cancer lead less to the provinces, territories and civil society for a family member, a friend, or even personal beliefs and aid you on a nation for individuals and families: Here are some of the programs of- dom. July 14-20 LEAP Leadership Experience and Ad- prospect of a painful and protracted to facilitate access to palliative and face such ourselves. There are those complex journey of faith. there are programs and activities for fered in spring and summer, grouped Celtic Treasures – A retreat exploring venture Program for 15 & 16 year-olds, death, when compared to some of the end-of-life care…” Secondly it states who have described the event itself all ages and interests, at a pace gentle by area of interest: Celtic Spirituality July 21-27 July 21 – August 3 dreadful neurological illnesses that that the Government of Canada has… as profoundly spiritual and mean- enough to allow for that summer re- Programs for faithful living Dawn: Bound for Emmaus – Contem- Summer Youth Staff ages 16+. Ap- truly do. “committed to develop non-legisla- ingful. Care for a dying person in a charge. Bring the grown/grand/kids; Associates Week (program details porary Signs of Resurrection for a plications available online, due early For Canadian Anglicans there tive measures (my emphasis) that proper palliative care setting is no stay in a lodge room, a rustic cabana online) May 5-11 Pilgrim Church July 21-27 April. are two important, if not essential, would support the improvement of less spiritual and may require a pro- or a campsite; enjoy local farm- Walking on Holy Ground – 5 Inspira- Songs of Transformation, Reformation, Something catch your interest? More documents that have been produced a full range of options for end-of-life- tracted and even greater expenditure grown produce in the dining room or tional Day Hikes July 7-13 and Liberation July 28 – Aug 3 details available online, at by the Faith, Worship, and Ministry care”…. of emotional and spiritual energy. cook your own. During the summer, Chaos, Decline, Revitalization & Homefullness – the real solution to www.sorrento-centre.bc.ca. Committee of General Synod. These In my opinion MAID, at least Regardless of where you stand on theological or artistic programs offer Rebirth: The Church in the Early 21st homelessness Aug 4-10 are readily available on the national in civil discourse, has taken on an the subject of MAID, faithful Chris-

Now just decide … ! element of what I term ‘expedient ❑ thought-provoking insights, even pro- Century July 7-13 website and constitute an invaluable tians have a minimum duty to offer ❑ Page 6 The HighWay March 2019 The HighWay March 2019 Page 7 Character Counts: Beginnings are Endings

Upon recovering from that weekend, I are connected with one another and con- marriage also demonstrates the presence The Six Pillars spent a significant amount of time during sequently connected with God. There is of birth and death in our relationships. the following week thinking about that something far deeper about each of these Quoting from the Book of Genesis, Mark Pillar #1: Trustworthiness. Be honest. rude and obnoxious. When we act this If we lived alone in the universe, we funeral, wedding and baptism, all the sacraments that a cursory participation writes in his Gospel, “…a man shall leave Don’t deceive, cheat, or steal. Be reliable, way, we show a lack of character. We need wouldn’t need any of these ethical prin- while connecting them to the celebration in them will undoubtedly miss. Whereas his father and mother and be joined to which means doing what we say we’ll do. to emphasize this facet of character more ciples. But we don’t, and caring is at the of the Eucharist on the Sunday morning, we are inclined to think of baptism as a his wife, and the two shall become one Have the courage to do the right thing these days. heart of the Six Pillars. We are concerned By Nissa Basbaum and beginning to formulate an apprecia- sacrament of new birth and funerals as flesh.” Marriage is clearly understood By Yme Woensdregt Build a good reputation Be loyal — stand Pillar #3: Responsibility. Do what you with the welfare of other people, because tion of sacramental worship that I’m sure descriptive of death, in fact, they each to be the severing of one relationship in by your family, friends, and colleagues. are supposed to do. Always do your best. an ethical life is ultimately about estab- I hadn’t previously considered in quite symbolize both of these life moments, as order to make way for the possibility of Trustworthiness includes qualities Persevere and keep on trying. Be self– lishing and maintaining good relation- such an intentional manner. That appre- does also a wedding liturgy. another. Again, no matter the sacrament, The Rev Dr Yme Woensdregt is the ships with other people. like honesty, integrity, reliability and controlled. Be self–disciplined. Think Nissa Basbaum is the Dean of ciation has since remained with me in 35 The essence of any relationship is that what is always present is the centrality Dean of East Kootenay and Incumbent loyalty. Our words and our actions are before you act and consider the conse- Sometimes it is easier to love “human- years of ordained ministry, forming much there will always be a beginning and an of our communion with one another ity” than to love individual people. As St Michael & All Angels Cathedral for Christ Church, Cranbrook. congruent, consistent. We don’t say one quences of your actions. of my understanding and practice of the end; indeed, most relationships have nu- and with God and how that communion thing and do another. When we live with Life is filled with choices. Responsible Lucy says in the comic strip Peanuts, “I in Kelowna sacraments. I suppose the peculiar thing merous beginnings and endings. Even as always contains elements of beginnings integrity, we are whole and complete. We people are accountable for the choices love humanity—it’s people I can’t stand!” about this is that, having done a divinity a baby is born, the birth signifies the end and elements of endings. We see this act according to our convictions, and we we make. We recognize that our actions But we can’t live that way. We live with degree as part of the requirements to of a pregnancy – the death of probably no more clearly than in our on-going don’t settle for what is simply expedient matter, and so we exercise self–restraint people, and we need to care for and about be ordained, I had likely studied exactly (though not always) the safest environ- celebration of the Eucharist, in which Michael Josephson, the founder of each other. in the moment. and self–discipline. It was a busy weekend. On the what I experienced on that sacramental- ment for any human being, and the end we repeatedly hold among us the birth, the Josephson Institute of Ethics, is When other people trust us, they tend Pillar #4: Fairness. Play by the rules. Pillar #6: Citizenship. Do your share to death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Saturday morning, I had a funeral; ly full weekend. Suffice to say, learning of probably (though not always) the safest a champion of ethical conduct in to give us the benefit of the doubt. They Take turns. Share. Be open–minded. make your community better. Cooperate. something in theory didn’t leave the period that parents may ever have with Almost a year ago, John Privett retired Get involved. Stay informed. Vote. Be a in the afternoon of the same day, I every sphere of life, including busi- are assured that they don’t need to mon- Listen to others. Treat all people fairly, imprint that it did, experiencing the same their child. Without question, a birth and, as Archbishop of Kootenay. God willing, itor us to make sure that we will live with regardless of their age, wealth, sexual ori- good neighbour. Obey laws and rules. presided over a wedding liturgy. within the next three months, our diocese ness, politics, government, policing, The thing in practice. if chosen, a baptism, signifies the begin- integrity and honesty. They believe us and entation, or the colour of their skin. Don’t Protect the environment. Volunteer. next day, our community celebrated a One of the unfortunate things about ning of what lies ahead but it also holds will install Lynne MacNaughton as the journalism, sports, healthcare and We all live in different kinds of com- hold us in higher esteem. be prejudiced. Don’t show favouritism. baptism as part of the Sunday Eucha- celebrating these life events is that they within it the end of what is past. By the new Bishop of Kootenay. Neither of these munities. We live in a country, a province, law. Convinced that such ethical be- Pillar #2: Respect. Respect other Fairness is hard to define sometimes, rist. By the time Sunday afternoon are often the only times that some people same token, when we celebrate and give two events is only about birth or only havior begins at an early age, he is also people. Follow the Golden Rule—“to treat but at its heart it is about being consis- a city, a neighbourhood. Our lives are about death; rather, contained within finally arrived, I was dog-tired. I went enter a church building. This tapping into thanks for the life of someone who has a passionate advocate for what he calls others as we wish to be treated”. Accept tent in how we treat people and making intertwined with the lives of others. As each of these experiences was and will be home and conked out. Truthfully, it was the faith for major moments is regarded died, as Christians we do this in the con- “character education” for youth. and honour differences. Be considerate sure that everyone gets a fair hearing. people of character, we get involved with new beginnings and old endings, not only one of those times when all I could do and named by many in religious circles text of the life, death and resurrection of He has developed a helpful way of de- of the feelings of others. Deal peacefully That become more difficult when we the different communities of which we for the people of Kootenay but also for was plough through with the hope that as a consumer approach to religion and, Jesus Christ. While no one would want to scribing character by using what he calls with insults, anger and disagreements. disagree with someone—we naturally are a part and try to make life better for these two clergy who have and will serve I would reach the end still standing. It as such, it fits with what is essentially deny the pain that death entails, nor the the “Six Pillars of Character”. These six People deserve to be treated with think that our own position is the most others in that community. What we do in this diocese. Perhaps the best thing we wasn’t that I didn’t care what I put into our consumer-oriented society. Pick mourning that inevitably comes with this pillars represent six core ethical values respect. When we do so, we don’t exploit, fair. But this ethical principal means that will affect others. can pray for is the continuation of God’s that worship; rather, it was probably that what you want and leave the rest, often death, this moment in our lives is never which help us evaluate our conduct, and humiliate, or manipulate other people. we hold ourselves accountable to treat Someone once said that character faithfulness through the deliverance of all I cared too much. The need to “plough sardonically referred to as “hatch, match regarded as a final ending but rather live consistently more ethically. We don’t call them names when we dis- other people’s opinions with respect and is how you live when no one is looking. these sacramental moments of our lives. through” was indicative of this. Every one and dispatch.” Sadly, this approach to the understood, through faith, to be the very The acronym for the Six Pillars is TR- agree with them. We act civilly, decently, honour. (Here we see how the different These Six Pillars of Character help us live sacraments misses their most essential way we are able to enter a new beginning.

in a way that is of benefit to the world. of those services was important to me be- RFCC—which some have called “terrific”. and courteously. pillars work together in an ethical life!) ❑ cause I knew they were important to the ingredient. In some way, shape or form Perhaps oddly, even more obviously than As I describe these Six Pillars, much of This pillar has become a casualty in Pillar #5: Caring. Be kind. Be compas- We need to do that, because as Michael people for whom they were being offered. they are all relational; through them, we baptisms and funerals, the celebration of

much of social media. Because we can sionate. Express gratitude. Forgive other Josephson is fond of saying, “Character the language comes from the Josephson ❑ Institute website. post anonymously, people easily become people. Help people in need. Counts!”

Cast your cares upon the Lord... 1 Peter 5:7 Personally Collective

reminds me Matthew 14: 22-33. 2. Be with me. We know God is being crabby, unkind, or impa- However, sometimes the wave of always with us, but in the midst of tient, or by focusing on the event worry washes over me before I even troubles, we long for a more tangi- instead of on God. Because we think of looking to Jesus. I begin ble sense of God’s presence. By know God forgives us, we can then focusing on the small details and the asking God to draw near, we can forgive others. potential negative outcomes, and it begin to notice the Spirit’s pres- 5. You are God; nothing is too hard for isn’t until I’m coming up for a gulp ence in a bible verse, a song, or By Trevor Freeman of air that I think to pray. Can you just in the still, quiet place within you. It helps me shift my focus By Joanne Simpson relate? In times like that, I find it our hearts. from turmoil to trust in God by That old office of morning prayer This morning though, being able desires of our own hearts. We have helpful to have a prayer structure that reminding myself who God is. I The Ven. Trevor Freeman is the begins with an act of confession. to pray “we have erred and strayed offended against thy holy laws. We I can hang onto, just like I might grab 3. I believe; help my unbelief. Often might repeat things I know to be Almost every morning my time of from thy ways...” feels like a gift. It is a have left undone the things we ought Joanne Simpson is the Chair of the the ladder to pull myself into my boat. part of our stress in certain cir- true about God, such as that God Executive Archdeacon for the prayer begins with “Almighty and gift to ask forgiveness not just for me to have done, and done the things we Spiritual Development Committee Using a basic step-by-step format cumstances comes from the fact is above all, through all and in all; Diocese of Kootenay. most merciful Father, I have erred but for the collective brokenness of ought not to have done; and there helps me climb out of the anxiety and that although we have faith, we that God is Almighty, all powerful The following article comes from and strayed from thy ways like a lost humanity. I’m gifted to ask for God’s is no health in us. But thou, O Lord, worry, and back into focusing on God also have doubts. We believe God and full of compassion; that all sheep...”. The prayer is written in the grace for my church both past and have mercy upon us miserable offend- “Cast your cares upon the Lord” — with trust and peace. can change things, we just don’t things are in God’s hands, which his blog on “The Community.” first person plural for corporate wor- present and for all those who aren’t ers. Spare thou them, O God, which http://thecommunity.anglican.ca/ What does this mean? How do we Next time you feel overwhelmed, see it yet, or don’t see it in the way means they are not in mine. I ship but I have switched out the “we” able, or refuse to ask. confess their faults. Restore thou do it? When we’re in times of trouble, try these 5 simple steps. we think will work best. It’s nor- remember one time in prayer for “I” in almost every case, almost In a few weeks, on Good Friday them that are penitent; According to anxiety or distress, how do we “cast mal to have questions and doubts, sensing that God was saying to every morning. I make it the first many of us will pray a long litany of thy promises declared unto mankind our cares upon the Lord?” 1. Thank You. I often begin my prayer and healthy to bring them openly me: “How about we try it this way: person singular. repentance. Some of that litany will in Christ Jesu our Lord. And grant, We have hope in a Saviour who time with thanksgiving. Remind and honestly to God in our prayer. I’ll be God and you be Joanne.” In Most mornings I manage to say the I do this because I want to start apply to us individually and some will O most merciful Father, for his sake, cares for us. He gives us strength in yourself of all God has given you God reads our hearts anyway, so other words, God has got this. I old morning prayer office out of the my time of prayer acknowledging my not. Regardless, it’s possible for our that we might hereafter, lead a godly, hard times, and he wants us to look in this time and place, and of all we might as well lay it all on the can put the situation into God’s Book of Common Prayer. For many failings and sinfulness. I don’t want to collective confession to be no less righteous, and sober life, to the glory to him when our circumstances start the ways God has intervened in table. And in that openness, God supremely capable hands, and let this prayer book no longer commu- create any kind of distance for myself real, and no less personal, than an of thy holy Name. Amen.” to overwhelm us. It seems to be an the past. Thank God for being the can then strengthen our faith. go. nicates grace the way it once did and by pretending as if the confession individual one as we lift the collective automatic response – to look at the giver of all good gifts. This prayer I can both understand and respect isn’t about my sins. As if it’s about brokenness of our world to God. concerns that are piling up and to feel of thanksgiving is the first adjust- 4. I’m sorry. In that same spirit of And just as you began with thanks, that. It would be easy to get into a some collective thing for which I’m “Almighty and most merciful like we are drowning. However, when ment to our focus, causing us to openness and honesty, we admit end with thanks, as an affirmation digression on the various merits of not responsible. I’ve sinned and fallen Father, we have erred and strayed

we keep our focus on Jesus, worry look to God instead of the thing to God the ways we’ve responded that you choose to trust God with this various prayer books but that’s not short of the glory of God and I need to from thy ways like lost sheep, we have ❑

has a tendency to melt away, which that concerns us. badly to this anxiety or worry – by situation. what this is about. confess that. followed too much the devices and ❑ Page 8 The HighWay March 2019

Canada News Briefs News articles from Canadian Diocesan Newspapers

By Joelle Kidd

On December 2, 2018, #Limit- ing patients from their rooms to the money it contributed toward the na- London priests launch pub- less, the youth group at St. James chapel—or if the crowd is too big, tional Residential Schools Settlement set podcast Manotick, Ont., hosted its eighth an- into a larger room—for a service of Agreement. (The diocese’s contribu- In October 2018, a new podcast nual Advent Lunch and Gingerbread readings, music and a short sermon. tion exceeded what was required of re-examining the role of faith and Church decorating event. The all-ages Some patients are one-timers, it under the Agreement.) Bishop of the place of church in society was event features gingerbread church- there only for a short stay in the Algoma, Archbishop Anne Germond, launched in London, Ont., from an es—gingerbread houses topped with hospital. Others have been there for invited the diocese to send in sugges- unlikely place. an ice cream cone “steeple” and months, waiting for a nursing-home tions for use of the funds, and after The ’s Canon Kev- pretzel cross. bed. Typical attendance ranges be- discussion, the Indigenous Ministry in George, rector of St. Aidan’s, and This year proceeds were donated tween 12 and 20 patients. Fund was established. the Rev. Rob Henderson, rector of the to families of victims of the shooting “Patients enjoy it,” says Shirley Congregations or ministries will parish of Holy Trinity-St. Stephen’s at Tree of Life Synagogue in October Smith, who usually leads the service, be invited to apply for up to 50% of Memorial, are behind “The Vicars’ 2018. which she has been a part of for at funding for their project or ministry Crossing.” The podcast features the As an additional demonstration of least 18 years. “Some of them may not through the fund. two priests conversing about faith solidarity and friendship, one of the fully understand what’s happening, In determining priorities, Ger- over a pint and is recorded in the top gingerbread houses was given as a gift but others listen very closely to the mond says, she will give preference to floor of a local pub. of friendship to local synagogue Otta- sermon. It gives us satisfaction that grass roots ministries with support George was moved to start the wa Torah Centre Chabad (Barrhaven we’re helping others, but it’s helpful from a local congregation, communi- podcast “as a way of reaching out to Synagogue). The gingerbread syna- for us to be part of it, too. I think any- ty or ministry. She also says she antic- the community beyond the walls of gogue, which was decorated with a one can get fulfillment from helping ipates utilizing interest only from the our church,” he says. He invited Hen- sugar cookie Star of David, was given others.” fund, amounting to approximately derson to join, and the two settled on to mark the occasion of Hanukkah. The Rev. Paul Ranson says he’s $3,000-$4,000 available to disburse the formula of casual conversation On the seventh day of Hanukkah, blessed to have inherited such a each year. about the intersection between faith several #Limitless youth attended ministry at his parish. “The human Ministries must use the funds and the public square. a service at Ottawa Torah Centre component our volunteers and lay to further the Calls to Action of the They approached Stephen Rogers, Chabad and presented the ginger- readers have with patients is irre- Truth and Reconciliation Commis- manager at Crossings Pub and Eatery bread creation. placeable. It’s not just the service, but sion and link in the Marks of Mission and made a deal: Rogers would cover “We often think things we do don’t the interaction before and after that of the Anglican Communion. Consid- the cost of the recording equipment matter; it’s the big gestures that mat- makes it special.” eration will be given to intergenera- and provide a room in which to ter. And in reality, it can be the small The long-running ministry is in tional ministries and events. record, and in return, the pub would things we do for others, the time we need of more volunteers, and hopes Congregations in the diocese of get recognition as a sponsor in every take to build relationships that have to find more lay readers and volun- Algoma will also be encouraged to episode. the biggest impact on others,” says teers to bring patients from their contribute to the Indigenous Ministry Each episode features a differ- youth group leader Donna Rourke. rooms to the chapel and back again. Fund so that it is ongoing. ent guest, from best-selling author “We made a difference to an entire Volunteers don’t have to be Anglican, — Algoma Anglican Michael Higgins to the diocese of Hu- faith community by making a Star and lay readers needn’t be from the ron’s PWRDF representative Canon of David out of cookie dough and parish of Douglas and Nashwaaksis.

Greg Smith. attaching it to a decorated ginger- — The New Brunswick Anglican ❑ After the tragic shooting at the bread house and bringing it to them; Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh, offering to their faith community a Indigenous ministry fund Penn., the podcasters invited Rabbi very small gift.” Debra Dressler on the show for a Rabbi Menachem Blum, of Ottawa established in Algoma conversation about ways to come to Torah Centre Chabad, invited local The has estab- one another’s aid in the midst of such media to cover the story. In a message lished an Indigenous Ministry Fund to crises. of thanks after the service, he wrote, be used as seed money for a ministry. To help with the technical aspects “On behalf of our community I want The fund was created after the of the project, the two enlisted Iain to thank you once again for your diocese received a $78,000 refund Stevenson, a member of St. Aidan’s heartwarming gift…It truly enhanced from the federal government on the and a student at Central Second- our Hanukkah celebration and we are ary School. All the technical set-up, grateful for your friendship.” recording, editing and even the — Crosstalk theme music is the work of the skilled 17-year-old. N.B. lay readers, volunteers PASS The HighWay The podcast is available on You- HELP US SPREAD THE GOOD NEWS Tube and Soundcloud, and at www. lead a weekly hospital facebook.com/vicarscrossing. Sunday service When you’ve finished with your copy of — Huron Church News More than 20 years ago, lay readers The HighWay, leave it in public from St. John the Evangelist Church places where others can enjoy it. Youth group strengthens in the parish of Douglas and Nash- waaksis, , and • doctors’ offices interfaith ties with ginger- volunteers began an interdenomi- • seniors’ centres bread national Sunday service at the Dr. • libraries A youth group in the diocese of Everett Chalmers Hospital in Freder- • hospitals • book swap boxes Ottawa used its annual fundraiser to icton, N.B. donate to the families of victims of It’s still going strong. a synagogue shooting in Pittsburgh, Every Sunday at 10:30 a.m. finds Penn. a small group of lay readers leading the service, and volunteers escort-