New Station for Seafarers Building Named After Archbishop

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Thethe newspaper of the diocese of toronto Anglicana section of the anglican journal www.toronto.anglican.ca september 2017 New station for seafarers Building named after archbishop

by stuart mann As she cut the ribbon to officially See how the open The Terry Finlay Seafar- ers Centre in Oshawa on June 29, diocese’s Canon Alice Jean Finlay felt a wave of emotion. strategic plan The new station, located in Oshawa’s commercial port, was is opening up named after her late husband, conversati ons Archbishop Terence Finlay, the former Bishop of Toronto and a and possibiliti es. supporter of ministry to seafarers for three decades. “Terry would have been very honoured to be recognized in this way,” she says. The Rev. Judith Alltree, executive director of the Mission to Seafar- ers Southern Ontario, says it was natural that the station be named after Archbishop Finlay, who died in March. “We wanted to do some- pages 7 – 10 thing in his memory and as a way of saying thanks to him. It breaks my heart that he wasn’t there for the opening but he did know this was happening and he was so excited for us because he knew how Donations important it was.” Archbishop Finlay had been a support long-time board member of the Mission to Seafarers Southern Ontario and was also the national newspapers church’s visiting bishop, or liaison bishop, to the 12 missions to sea- AS we begin another season of The farers in Canada. “He felt it was a Clockwise from top: Alice Jean Finlay Anglican, please consider mak- very important outreach ministry cuts the ribbon to open The Terry ing a donation to the Anglican both internationally and ecumeni- Finlay Seafarers Centre; Dean Rose of Journal Appeal (an envelope is cally,” says Canon Finlay. “Not only St. Peter, Oshawa gives a photo of an tucked inside this issue for your did he feel it was valuable for the icon of St. Peter with fisherman to the convenience.) This will ensure services it provided, but it also had Rev. Judith Alltree; the new centre. that the paper continues to carry an important role in advocating for Photos by Michael Hudson photos and stories of Anglicans the human rights of seafarers.” in our diocese who are living out The Oshawa building, a former their faith in so many different construction trailer, provides free remind them they’re not invisible, and fascinating ways. By making WiFi for seafarers who want to call that they have people who will extensive renovations. including Archbishop Fred Hiltz, a donation, you can continue to their families back home – usually listen,” says Ms. Alltree. “It’s 460 square feet of a lot of Primate of the Anglican Church of look forward every month to their No. 1 priority. About 3,000 sea- She had been working since 2013 love, let me tell you,” says Ms. All- Canada, Archbishop Colin Johnson, news, photos, opinions, features, farers arrived at the port last year. to establish the station. There are tree. But she says all the effort has Bishop Riscylla Shaw, Bishop Mi- interviews and coming events The station is staffed by a team two other stations in southern been worth it. “To be able to say chael Bedford-Jones (retired) and – all packaged in an attractive of 12 people, including nine vol- Ontario – in Toronto and Hamilton. to the seafarers that the mission is Donna Taylor, the harbourmas- and easy-to-read format. Your unteers from nearby churches. The diocese gave a $10,000 grant just up the street, which is some- ter and chief executive officer of financial gift will be split evenly They visit the ships and provide in Archbishop Finlay’s name to the thing we haven’t been able to do, is the Port of Oshawa. Parishioners between the national paper (the transportation if the seafarers chaplaincy in May to get the station huge for them. And our volunteers from St. Peter, Oshawa, All Saints, Anglican Journal) and your di- need to go into town. In addition up and running. The chaplaincy are unbelievably enthusiastic and Whitby and St. Matthew, Oshawa, ocesan paper (The Anglican.) to WiFi, the station offers a quiet used a £10,000 grant from Seafarers caring.” also attended. Afterwards, there Thank you for your support of place away from the ship. UK last year to buy the construction The opening ceremony on June was a reception at the harbour- this important ministry. “We’re able to welcome them and trailer. Since then, it has undergone 29 was attended by about 30 people, master’s office. Stuart Mann, Editor

VISITING THE CHURCH UP THE ROAD – SEE PAGE 5 2 TheAnglican news September 2017 Grant helps youth in Fort McMurray

many months to decide how to use how hard it is to just get things Two churches the funds they’ve received. back to functioning in some way,” Through those conversations, says Bishop Lawton. “This is the youth and young adults have use of music as a way to express team up with emerged as a group in need of themselves and a chance to try particular care as they and their out their hand at different skills.” radio station families rebuild their lives. “Coming The rest of the employee’s time back and living through the months will be spent directly in the two By Martha Holmen of recovery time, those things start Anglican churches, continuing to to weigh. You don’t have a home, help youth and young adults. The The Diocese of Toronto has given you don’t have all those things you churches already share a youth $100,000 to the Diocese of Athabasca had,” says Bishop Lawton. group of junior high and high school to help the residents of Fort Mc- With the funds received from students. “The anticipation is that Murray rebuild their lives after a the Diocese of Toronto and others the person will be able to spend devastating wildfire swept through across the country, the churches some time with them and help us the community last May. have been able to set up a joint in getting this well established in a The diocese had considered giv- project with The Bridge, a local longer term,” says Bishop Lawton. ing the grant last year but was radio station. “The idea is that they “We know from experience and asked by the bishop of Athabasca, are going to share an employee we’re seeing that it’s something Fraser Lawton, to wait until an who will spend about half his time that takes a lot of time, and so we’re assessment was done of the needs at the radio station, specifically looking at this as a long-term sort of the community and his diocese. Wildfire sweeps through Fort McMurray last year, destroying about one-fifth of working with youth in terms of of project.” About one-fifth of the housing in the city’s housing. Photo by Aboluay, via Wikimedia Commons song-writing, recording, that sort of The agreement with The Bridge Fort McMurray was burnt down. thing,” says Bishop Lawton. “This will be set up for two years initially, With a population of 85,000, it is the of Toronto’s Ministry Allocation $100,000 for a Habitat for Humanity is something that the radio station with the possibility of an ongoing largest community in the diocese, Fund, 10 per cent of which is tithed build in Scarborough. was not able to do, they didn’t have ministry in the churches beyond located in northern Alberta. to projects or ministries outside the “The good news came right the funding for it. Because of what that time. Bishop Lawton says he The gift comes from the Diocese diocesan budget. Previous tithe during Holy Week,” says Bishop we’ve received, we’re able to sup- and the Anglicans in Fort McMur- grants have included $100,000 each Lawton. “There have been some port that.” ray are grateful for the support to for the rebuilding of the cathe- thoughts in the last few months The hope is that this kind of make that happen. “It’s overwhelm- ************************** The 2017 annual drals in Iqaluit and Christchurch, of things we’d like to do.” There program will give young people ing and very encouraging,” he says. New Zealand, $100,000 for suicide are two Anglican churches in Fort some tools to deal with the ongo- “The gift opens all kinds of doors Church and Charity prevention programs in north- McMurray, St. Thomas and All ing trauma of the fire. “One of the for us. Instead of saying, ‘If only Law Seminar ern Canada, $500,000 for refugee Saints. 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September 2017 news TheAnglican 3 Son collects father’s columns into book

The late Rev. Canon Don Beatty and Priest explained Bible Reading the Bible, a collection of his columns that ran in The Anglican for to paper’s readers eight years. Photos from The Anglican

By Stuart Mann Reading the Bible column while he keeping his thoughts alive in the was an honorary assistant at St. Readers of The Anglican who miss minds of readers.” Luke, Dixie South in Mississauga. the late Rev. Canon Don Beatty’s He says his father was excited He had served his entire ordained popular column, Reading the Bible, about the book and looking forward ministry in the Diocese of Toronto. can now enjoy the series in a book. to its publication. “One of the last “I think about him pretty much Canon Beatty’s column, which things I was able to tell him was every day,” says Mr. Beatty. “He ran from 2008 to 2016, aimed to give that his book was all finished and was a very special man and I know lay people a deeper understanding ready to go, so I think he was satis- he touched a lot of lives in a very of the Bible. In simple, straightfor- fied and happy to know that had positive way.” ward language, he wrote about the happened.” He says his father took joy in people, places and history of the Andrew Beatty worked on the many things, especially knowledge Old and New Testament. He often book on and off for more than a year, and learning. “Up to his last day he ended his columns with the refrain, collecting the columns, organizing was still reading and studying and “Enjoy the dialogue!” them in chronological order, and learning and investigating more, Canon Beatty died in December finding the right photo for the cover. and I think that was such a big 2016 at the age of 83, just as his final Each column is about three pages part of who he was and what he column went to press. In a tribute long. The book is 337 pages in total. did. His ministry was very much to his father, his son, Andrew, has Now that the book is published, an educational ministry. He loved collected all the columns into a Mr. Beatty feels a sense of relief He and his mother, Barbara Be- Mr. Beatty has compiled of his explaining things and showing the book, Reading the Bible. “We had and accomplishment. “The biggest atty, have given copies of the book father’s writings. A few years ago, connections, without intellectual- all of these amazing documents thing was that I hoped I would be to family and close friends, and it he published His Banner Over izing them or putting them in an that he had worked on over the able to do it properly, in a way that has been well received. “I feel re- Me, a collection of Canon Beatty’s ivory tower. He made them very years and it just seemed to make he would have enjoyed and been ally blessed that we managed to sermons. “A lot of people really accessible to people.” sense to put them together in one proud of, and to give justice to his do it,” says Ms. Beatty. “The joy enjoyed it and this book seemed Reading the Bible is available at place so people can enjoy them,” he words. I really hope that people I have in sharing the book is that like a natural progression of that,” Amazon.ca or Lulu.ca and costs says. “I thought as well this would can enjoy it and continue to have Don’s ministry is being extended he says. $25. For more information about be a continuation of his ministry the dialogue with the scriptures, in such a positive way.” Canon Beatty, who retired from the book, contact Mr. Beatty at – another way of outreach and as my father used to say.” This is the second book that full-time ministry in 1995, wrote the [email protected]. Chaplaincy department to be restructed

By Stuart Mann bilitation Hospital much on the margins of diocesan pitals and long-term care facilities. praised Canon Graydon for his work in Toronto. activity. So I will continue to invite He will work with the diocese to over the years. “Douglas has served Major changes to the role of chap- Canon Gray- the chaplains together for times provide more learning opportuni- the diocese and the provincial and laincy in Ontario’s hospitals over don says the drop of fellowship and be available to ties for lay pastoral visitors. One national church brilliantly, both in the past decade are leading the is due to changes them when they have questions idea is to have an event in the spring his front-line ministry as a chaplain Diocese of Toronto to restructure taking place in the that relate to the diocese. They that will bring lay pastoral visitors and in his development of policies its chaplaincy department and health care sector, will have a voice where they can together and to create a network and processes that have supported explore new ways of providing as hospitals adapt express their needs and thoughts for them, to provide encouragement and strengthened our ministry in ministry in health care settings. to an increasingly The Rev. to the College of Bishops.” and learning. a rapidly changing context. He has “The need for chaplaincy is there diverse society Canon Douglas He says there is an ongoing “People are responding to that helped us link school chaplains, and always will be. What’s changed and shift their fi- Graydon conversation in the diocese about opportunity with an awful lot of lay pastoral visitors, parish nurs- is how that need is met,” says the nancial resources what the future of chaplaincy will enthusiasm, so we’ll see where ing, lay anointers, and a variety of Rev. Canon Douglas Graydon, Co- elsewhere. “As our look like. “We want to look for that goes over the next year,” he ministries that are critical to our ordinator of Chaplaincy Services chaplains retired or left for other alternative ways of doing health- says. “That may be the way in the mission but just out of the focus for the past 15 years. ministries, most hospitals chose not care related ministry that is very future for the church to engage in of the usual parish model. We will The department will complete to replace them,” he says. “They clearly Anglican in its identity these kinds of ministries.” continue to build on his insights.” its restructuring by late Septem- either declared the position redun- but functions in a multi-faith way. He thanked the Chaplaincy Com- ber and Canon Graydon’s job title dant or invited community clergy The Anglican Church has a stellar mittee, chaired by Sandy Richmond, will be changed to Coordinator of to provide services to Anglican reputation for providing really for its support over the years. “One Health Care Chaplaincy. In that patients.” competent multi-faith health-care of the wonderful things about the role, he will continue to provide The other major change is that chaplaincy, but there’s not neces- job I’ve been doing is working with support to diocesan and Anglican- hospitals are moving towards sarily a place for that now. So I think a really solid group of people who affiliated chaplains and parish “secular spiritual care,” employ- what the diocese is trying to do is have remained committed to chap- nurses in the diocese. ing spiritual care providers who discern its way towards providing laincy ministries and understand Canon Graydon will carry out are often trained psychotherapists. this ministry in a way that is more the value that it returns to the life his duties while serving as the new There are about 15 spiritual care appropriate to our tradition.” and witness of the diocese. They’ve priest-in-charge of St. Andrew-by- providers working in the diocese He says other denominations been my sounding board and have the-Lake, Toronto, succeeding the who identify themselves as An- are grappling with the same chal- given me great ideas. They’ve been Rev. Michael Marshall, who retired glican. lenges. “Other denominations have a hugely generous resource to me earlier this year. Canon Graydon says one of his either withdrawn from chaplaincy and I will miss them.” The number of diocesan paid jobs will be to strengthen the link or have significantly changed how Some of Canon Graydon’s de- chaplains working in hospitals between the Anglican spiritual they do it.” partmental responsibilities will has dropped significantly over the care providers and the diocese. He’s hoping that the diocese will be moved to other areas within years. Today there is only one – the “Chaplaincy can be an incredibly provide greater support to parish the diocese and as that happens Rev. Joanne Davies, the Anglican isolating ministry,” he says. “I ex- priests and deacons working with those changes will be announced chaplain at Sunnybrook Health Sci- perienced that when I was a health lay people to become better skilled accordingly. ences Centre and St. John’s Reha- care chaplain myself. 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Oth challengingers added to and the ir differenthope. parts of the world, with different Archbishop of Canterbury: we were all Anglican Christians. We thought dynamic. We are one because God calls us backgrounds and contexts for ministry, and The Most Rev. and Rt. Hon. Justin Welby, we should find out something about each into relationship with Himself through our discovering Jesus in our midst. Lambeth Palace, other, face to face, and hear directly about the baptism into Jesus’ death and resurrection. And if you listen attentively and open London, England SE1 7JU. other’s experience of the faith, their priorities We do not choose each other; God chooses the eyes of your heart, you don’t have to go and how they lived out their daily ministry. us. We discover that in no place is the church to Africa to experience that. Just take an In Canada: Serving Archbishop Finlay was a privilege A community of about 600,000 members Boy, were we surprised! perfect. We discover that all of us have intentional look and listen to the “strangers” We did know about each other – but as something we need to learn and something in your own community. You might be sur- in 30 dioceses, stretching from Vancouver stereotypes. In some ways,bro ita dis i nsov imuchting s mile, to teach. We are learning to be proud of our prisedand e nbyga whoging isw there.ith persons on the street cor- Island to Newfoundland and north to the firm handshake and BISHOP’S OPINION ner or drop-in centre as he was with persons Arctic Ocean. the word “welcome” BY BISHOP PETER FENTY serving in public office. Primate: Aare the memories we One of the challenges he faced was the The Most Rev. Fred Hiltz, have when Angela and I first quickly got to the purpose of our meeting and Church’s position on human sexuality. While Church House, 80 Hayden St. met Terence Finlay, Bishop of asked if I was willing to be considered as a in office he upheld the doctrine and discipline Toronto, ON M4Y 3G2 ServingToronto, i n inthe su mmtheer of namecandidate for exe cuoftive as sisJesustant and of the Church. On leaving office, he officiated 1997. I was beginning my min- archdeacon. The position had become vacant in a same-gender marriage, for which he had In the Diocese of Toronto: istry as the incumbenodt o isf S good.t. Jos eI phaveh of seen when Archdeacon Colin Johnson was elected areto hardbe di stoci pfind.line Deacond by his Christian,diocesan bwhoisho grewp, wh o A community of 254 congregations in 210 Nazareth, Bramalea. God at work through suffrabgaishopn bishop. I ’wsas opinionsurprised when he upw inas Peterborough,once his archd haseac odedicatedn, execut ihimselfve assis ttoan t parishes covering 26,000 square kilometers. 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By the Rev. Canon thing into our life to succeed – at a great David Harrison marriage, at getting that promotion, and fixing whatever messes we are in. “God don’t often get but- rewards those who earnestly seek him” terflies in my stomach was the message, and he pointed out that when I head out the door this was good news for C3 as it prepares Ito church. But this time for a church plant this fall in Toronto’s I did. east end. The congregation was with I wasn’t going to my own church or to him with their applause and um-hum’s, another Anglican church, where I pretty although things got a bit more tepid much know what to expect and what among the almost exclusively millennial to wear. I was going up the street to C3 crowd when he urged them to forego sex Church, which holds its services at the before marriage local high school. And then, after almost an hour and 40 Because I live next door in the rectory, minutes (long even by Anglican stand- I had only heard from my parishioners on ards), it was over. But if we wanted to their way to church about the prominent know more, we were invited to follow the signs (“C3 TORONTO Sundays 9:30 & big “What’s Next” sign over the door next 11:30) that pop up outside Central Tech to the stage, where a home-cooked lunch every week. C3 (which stands for Chris- and conversation with the C3 team was tian City Church) is part of a global Pente- on offer. costal movement that began in Australia Why are millennials flocking to C3? I in 1980 and has been creating a buzz in The worship band leads the congregation in song at C3 Church in Toronto. Photo by C3 Church don’t pretend to have the full answer. But Toronto since opening here in 2012. “Why I do know that they are being invited, that are millennials flocking to Toronto’s C3 sured that, despite the “no food or drinks” person next to us. Before I could figure they know exactly where to go, and that Church?” the Toronto Star asks. “I’ve sign, it was okay) and noticed two “INFO out what to do, the woman to my left gave they are being welcomed into a relation- never seen so many young people in a & GIVING” booths. Maybe I should have me a huge smile and a warm hug. And ship with God and a clear vision of what church before,” someone wrote in Toronto stuffed that $10 bill in my pocket. then it was time to talk about money. No that relationship entails, including hard Life. And so, being on sabbatical and find- The count-down clock on the screen Anglican reticence here. Each row got personal and financial sacrifices. The ing myself home on a Sunday morning, I didn’t leave any doubt about when the its own large, deep bucket to pass (no music wasn’t “my” music but it was really decided it was time to check it out, butter- service would begin and, sure enough, shallow plates to be seen) and we were good. The welcome was well-organized flies and all. What was I getting myself in right on the dot of 11:30, the lights went reminded that we could use the credit and genuine and the coffee was great. I for? Was I wearing the right thing? Was I down, people stood, and the band began card machines at the back or pull out didn’t mind so much being hugged by a even cool enough to show up? their set. Just like my own church, there our phones and give on-the-spot through stranger, and if I had decided to find out After confidently telling my wife I was a kind of “liturgy” about it. Most PayPal. The assistant pastor laid it on the “what’s next,” I knew which door to go didn’t think there would be an offering so people seemed to know what to do and line: if we withheld any of ourselves from through. I wasn’t bringing any cash, I headed up expect, and there was “smoke and lights” the Lord, we would limp. And yes, those butterflies. As soon as the street. With all the signs, there was (although, at C3, this means a fog machine And then the main event: the sermon, the host on the sidewalk said “welcome” no way I had to do the Anglican thing of and strobes). At first, I stayed sitting in where Pastor Sam Picken assured us and showed me the way, they were gone. guessing which door would be unlocked. my aisle seat until, having to keep stand- that, like Noah, if we build our ark in Next time I’d wear the same thing. And While still on the sidewalk, a host met ing up to let latecomers past me, I gave in faith and in obedience to God, we will bring my wallet. me. Admitting to her that it was my first and stood up. And yes, by the fourth song never sink. Mixing self-deprecating time, she pointed the way up the steps of the opening set of catchy tunes, I did humour and fiery rhetoric with lots of The Rev. Canon David Harrison is the and let me know that an usher would join in. “When in Rome,” as they say. talk about relationships (with God, with incumbent of the Church of St. Mary Mag- help me find a seat. On the way into the By this time, the auditorium was one another, with the city and the world), dalene in Toronto. He describes himself as auditorium, I grabbed a coffee (being as- jammed and we were invited to hug the he assured us that God has put every- being on the old end of Generation X. Participate in the dream of your parish

hat does it mean Hortons drive-through paid for my cof- Society – even the church – is com- to have a gener- the steward fee. That sort of generosity becomes prised of some people who never give. ous spirit? Web- contagious, as small acts of kindness Yet this is totally at odds with the mes- By Peter Misiaszek W ster’s dictionary have a profound impact on our overall sage of Christ. Matthew 6:3 says “when provides many definitions disposition. you give.” Notice what it doesn’t say. It that are helpful: assist a man overcome by thieves; People who are generous of spirit doesn’t say “if you give.” It says, “when • characterized by a • the rich man who seeks eternal life are genuinely happy for others’ good you give.” Giving is assumed; it is not a noble and kindly at- but cannot give up his possessions fortune, irrespective of their own cir- maybe. titude; when asked to by Jesus; cumstances. They tend to look for and The act of giving to the Lord from our • giving or sharing in abundance and • the feeding of the 5,000 with five assume the best in people and treat all bounty has a transformative effect. Even without hesitation; loaves of bread and two fishes. people with the same degree of respect under Roman occupation, the Jewish • being more than enough without and acceptance. They go beyond mere people gave. It was part of who they being excessive. There are countless others. tolerance; they tend to be more consid- were. It can be a part of who we are. The concept of generosity has many These are not just meant to be com- erate and can include greater differ- Jean Vanier – the founder of L ’Arche, meanings. Often we equate it with forting stories. They are woven through ences in their own beliefs or values. an international network of homes for giving money to charity or other civic the readings each Sunday to reinforce A generous spirit looks to the good in people with severe disabilities – says groups. But being generous is more our understanding that giving is a good all things. He or she does their best, ex- it’s a privilege to give, and giving hon- than that. It also includes: thing; that extravagant generosity is pects the best and thinks the best of oth- ours our relationship with God and is • showing a readiness to give more of something worth aspiring toward. ers. There is no room for idle meddling a symbol of the generosity of life that something than is strictly necessary The concept of being generous of in another’s affairs or looking down on Jesus led. To be asked to give is a sacred or expected; spirit is an attitude that one can adopt, people of low regard. invitation, an opportunity to participate • showing kindness toward others; and it can become a way in which one Surprisingly, it tends to be those of in something bigger than ourselves – to • liberal in giving or sharing; unself- engages with the world. Being generous low regard, low income or limited means participate in a dream. ish; free from meanness or small- of spirit does not depend upon how one that we can learn the most from about Our churches do the same thing when ness of mind or character. is treated; it can be adopted irrespective being generous. The poor widow had they invite your offering. Giving is an It’s a big idea, and one the church has of the response or circumstance. And such profound faith in God that she gave opportunity to participate in the dream a lot to say about. In fact, Jesus speaks it can be simple – a smile to a passerby all she owned. In her poverty, she gave of your parish and to be part of its influ- to the theme of generosity more than on the street, comforting words when everything she had. In this story, we ence on the people who worship there anything else in scripture. Just think of someone is grief-stricken or providing exalt the small, the meek, the defense- and touch those in the community. Your the parables – or teaching stories – that freshly baked banana bread for the fam- less – those who are ignored and over- giving makes mission possible. quickly come to mind: ily that just moved in next door. looked. Her story is even more powerful So, how generous of spirit are you? • the poor widow who gives her last On more than one occasion, I can in that she was a woman in a society two copper coins; recall how good I felt when the person that provided little for widows and those Peter Misiaszek is the diocese’s director • the good Samaritan who stops to in the queue in front of me at the Tim without an inheritance. of Stewardship Development. 6 TheAnglican bishop’s company dinner September 2017 Writer reflects on faith journey Dinner raises funds for clergy families, scholarships Michael Coren speaks about what it means for him to be an Anglican. By Martha Holmen

“I’ve never been deeper in my faith. I’ve never been happier in my faith. I’ve never been more challenged by my faith.” So Michael Coren described himself at the 56th annual Bishop’s Company Dinner, held May 18 in downtown Toronto. Mr. Coren was the keynote speak- er at the event, held each year to raise funds to help clergy and their The Rev. Megan Jull tells how the families in need and to provide Bishop’s Company provided financial scholarships for theological stu- Archbishop Colin and Ellen Johnson, support to help meet the educational dents. An often-controversial figure front row centre, stand with members needs of her son. in the Canadian media landscape, of Christ Church, Deer Park, the first once known for his conservative parish in the event’s 56-year history election of Bishop Kevin Robert- Roman Catholic views, Mr. Coren to sponsor the dinner. At right, Alice son, its former incumbent, Christ started quietly attending Anglican Jean Finlay (left) presents a $10,000 Church, Deer Park was the present- services several years ago. He was cheque from the diocese to the Rev. ing sponsor, with 50 of its members formally received into the Anglican Judith Alltree, executive director of in attendance. Communion at St. James Cathedral the Mission to Seafarers Southern As in previous years, scholar- in April 2015. Ontario, for its new station in Oshawa, ship recipients were announced “It was very difficult to somehow named after the late Archbishop at the dinner. Orvin Lao and the build a new identity. And I didn’t Terence Finlay. All photos by Michael Rev. Michael Shapcott received want to build a new identity; I just Hudson the Terence and Alice Jean Finlay wanted to move very gradually and Bursary, which is given to two slowly into a new way of being in an Anglican,” he said. students, one each from Trinity relationship with Christ Jesus,” he Of the Anglican Church, he add- and Wycliffe colleges, engaged told about 450 people in attendance. ed, “It’s not flawed because of it’s in studies that celebrate and en- “I didn’t feel particularly different. diversity; it’s strengthened because hance the understanding of the I still had a sacramental theology. of its diversity. And it’s not broken diversity of the church. Jennifer But it all seemed to become very by its debate; it’s increased by its King Feheley was awarded the clear and rather beautiful, and I debate. For all these reasons and so to welcome refugees to Canada. The Johnson provided a special gift of Kirubai Scholarship, given to a felt my faith deepen.” many others, that is why I am, and Rev. Megan Jull, associate priest $10,000 from the Bishop’s Company Trinity College divinity student Mr. Coren shared the story of his am so happy to be, an Anglican.” at Church of the Redeemer, Bloor to the Mission to Seafarers South- who is specializing in liturgy and lifelong faith journey in a deeply At the beginning of the evening, Street, shared the story of how ern Ontario for its new station in worship. Matt Groot and Shelley personal and often funny reflection, the Rev. Chris Harper, the diocese’s the Bishop’s Company provided the Port of Oshawa. The station was Pollard received the William Kay including several moving stories Indigenous Native Priest, acknowl- financial support to help meet the named after Archbishop Finlay, Bursary, which aids students who about his own life, relationships edged the Indigenous territory on educational needs of her son. who served as episcopal visitor to are engaged in theological educa- and understanding of Christian- which the guests were gathered. Just before dinner, Archbish- the Mission to Seafarers in Canada tion that will lead to ordination. ity. “I believe that no one will get Holy Trinity, Trinity Square, which op Colin Johnson paid tribute to after he retired. The Rev. Theadore Hunt and the close to what Jesus wanted, but had hosted the pre-dinner reception Archbishop Terence Finlay, the For the first time in its 56-year Rev. Jeffrey Metcalfe received the that we can all, and we all must, for many years, was thanked for its 10th Bishop of Toronto, who died history, the dinner was sponsored George & Eileen Carey Bursary, try to do so. And for me, I can do hospitality and honoured with a in March after a brief illness. To by a parish of the diocese. In awarded to Anglicans pursuing that miserably but at my best as video celebrating its recent efforts honour his memory, Archbishop thanksgiving for the service and post-graduate theological studies.

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I’m pleased to be sharing with our readers the new stra- ing the vision or desired future. The strategic plan will be A year aft er the plan was approved, what has been the tegic plan for our diocese. By way of background, in 2016 successful if it is known and shared by all members of the benefi t so far? In my view, it has renewed our Diocese Diocesan Council gave approval to proceed with a strate- diocese. The fi ve Focus Areas are specifi cally high level in of Toronto’s mission, vision and values among our Angli- gic plan for the next fi ve years. As a diocesan volunteer, their descripti on so that they can be used at all levels of can community. The real “value added” is that having the I was asked to chair the steering committ ee to develop the diocese, from the parish to the staff and the bishops. plan has opened us up to conversati ons and possibiliti es the plan. The mandate for the Strategic Plan Steering together, clergy, laity and staff . It has meant that we can Committ ee was to provide oversight and advice to the The strategic plan for the Diocese of Toronto is outlined name our issues and think together about how to move project. Funds were approved to hire consulti ng resourc- in a document named “Growing In Christ” (GIC). It has forward. Not wanti ng to overpromise, it seems like we are es to carry out the informati on-gathering process. its own visual identi ty that has been developed over the in a stage of discovery at the diocesan level as the work- last year. It has been launched gradually by presenti ng it ing groups share views and att empt to fi nd ways forward Aft er extensive involvement with key parishioners, clergy at regular meeti ngs of clergy and laity as well as on the on the prioriti es. and staff , as well as informati on-gathering and research, website. a draft of the strategic plan was presented to Diocesan The strategic plan Council for acceptance and approval in June of 2016. The As the strategic plan is used to guide and direct the pri- helps us to be stew- next pages set out the plan. oriti es of our work together, it helps us to develop our ards in our ti me and common understanding and language. The fi ve Focus Ar- to build for the future. Questi ons have been raised such as, why do we need such eas in the plan come from the feedback that was received a plan and who is it for? A strategic plan for any organiza- from across the diocese. Each of the Focus Areas has pri- Susan Abell ti on is a statement of commitment to the prioriti es that oriti es which need considerati on and recommendati ons Interim Chief will move it forward. It is not intended to be limiti ng; rath- for change or improvement. As we move forward, we will Administrati ve Offi cer er, it guides the use of resources and decision-making. It develop review and measurement mechanisms that will Diocese of Toronto is a tool to take us “from here to there” – “there” being help us to evaluate our progress. August 2017 carrying out our mission, i.e. work, to get closer to realiz- OUR STRATEGIC PLANNING: FRAMEWORK AND FOCUS AREAS Leadership & Formation INNOVATION BASED ON EVIDENCE

he Church has made momentous changes based on the eyewitness evidence of or us to faithfully achieve our vision for this diocese in the next fi ve TGod’s work. Think about the decision to include Gentiles in the early Church years, we must build on the success of the past and focus our eff orts on based on the evidence that Peter and others saw of God’s activity (Acts 10 and 15). Trust & the areas that will have the most impact. We have identi fi ed fi ve Focus Stewardship We build healthy, We need to take bold risks based on the evidence of what God is doing. of Resources missional Anglican Culture Areas to guide and support the prioriti zati on of resources over the com- communities that engage We are committed to bringing new and creative ways of thinking and operating ing years. These Focus Areas are presented in the following graphic, sur- faithfully with the world into our diocese. This could be achieved through the adoption of di erent forms Frounding our mission statement. Our strategic framework sits on the founda- and share the gospel of and models of ministry or innovative programs and initiatives carried out by our Jesus Christ. ti on of our values, which guide our behaviour and decision-making, and are core parishes and synod o ce. To enable smart risk-taking and share best practices to our culture. Each piece of our strategic framework is connected, interrelated across our diocese, we need to be more driven by data and evidence, both quali- tative and quantitative, to make decisions, measure impact and learn from out- GOVERNANCE & DECISION MAKING and equally important to create a holisti c path forward for our diocese. On these Governance & comes. two pages you will fi nd more detail on how we defi ne each of these Focus Areas Decision Making and the plan to achieve them. Focusing on these areas will allow us to leverage the s our environment changes and we seek to bring new and innovative Innovation Based Together, we will implement a culture of continuous improvement and intelligent Amodels into our diocese, we need a simpli ed and practical governance success of the past and enhance our diocese in the future. on Evidence risk-taking by: structure that is exible and nimble to change while also maintaining accountability and e ectively mitigating unacceptable risks. As a diocese, • Being open to change and new opportunities, and learning from both successes and failures. we will objectively review our structures and practices, and where they are lacking or limiting the missional work we are committed to, we will update • Partnering with the National Church, and other denominations and them to ensure that we are able to embrace change and move forward. organizations, to build a broad base of evidence and best practices. FAITH • COMPASSION • COLLABORATION • Being intentional about measuring and reporting our performance. Together, we will create a exible organization that is responsive to change by: ACCOUNTABILITY • BOLDNESS • Making decisions informed by data and evidence. • Reviewing and modernizing canons, policies and procedures to align with our mission. • Investing in the tools and technology that will support sound decision making and increased accountability. • Implementing collaborative and exible structures of governance and management. We will achieve this by: • Documenting and streamlining decision making processes. Doing things diff erently through the adopti on • Being sensitive to our external environment and incorporating broad 7 of best practi ces and innovati on. factors into decision making. We will achieve this by: LEADERSHIP & FORMATION TRUST & CULTURE Using data to measure outcomes for the 8 purpose of conti nuous improvement. Reviewing and updati ng canons, policies and e have much to do over the coming years as our hen we say “we believe...” we are saying including synod o ce and local parishes, 10 procedures in collaborati on with stakeholders. Wdiocese works to determine its place in a changing W“we trust…”: in God, in God’s promises, in and with our community partners. Using technology to enhance data collecti on, reporti ng and decision making. Updati ng the organizati onal and governance society. This change will require transformational and God’s people. Developing guiding principles for the way 9 • structure of this diocese, including synod offi ce adaptive leadership to move the organization forward. We we interact and communicate with each 11 and parishes to align with our mission. believe that the Holy Spirit continues to call and gift lead- For the implementation of this plan to be other. ers for this work. We are committed to supporting and de- successful, we must work as a team, with the veloping leadership capacity and capabilities of our clergy involvement and input of our partners, to • Nurturing culturally inclusive leader- and lay leaders. As we work through this change, we as lead our diocese into the future. Across our ship, behaviours and attitudes across the Anglicans will remain committed and engaged with our Anglican community, we are committed to fos- diocese. faith through formation and discipleship to deepen our tering a positive culture that is respectful and STEWARDSHIP OF RESOURCES relationship with God and welcome new seekers into our inclusive of all backgrounds and experiences We will achieve this by: community. and enables all individuals to contribute, and ur diocese is blessed with resources, both hu- • Responsibly investing in programs, parishes We will achieve this by: recognizes the gifts and knowledge that they Conti nually evolving our culture to Oman and nancial, that support our missional and people. one that is positi ve, collaborati ve, Strategically tracking, managing Together, we will intentionally develop leadership, both lay and bring. We know there are a lot of good things 4 work. We are accountable for these gifts and will Embracing the diversity of our communities at adapti ve to change and reinforces • and leveraging real-estate assets clerical, by: happening across our community and as we use them boldly to respond to God’s mission. It is all organizational levels. 12 our vision and values. to support the mission and Deepening the Christian spiritual lives of our clergy, lay develop and de ne our culture we will continue essential that these resources be managed in a way • • Increasing the awareness and understanding future health of this diocese. leaders and parishioners. to share, celebrate, and learn from each other. that aligns with our vision, contributes to mission Building positi ve, respectf ul and and supports vibrant, sustainable ministry across of available diocesan resources. De ning and developing transformational leadership • Together, we will build a collaborative and trusting 5 transparent communicati on our Anglican community. Sharing these resour- • Pursuing di erent streams of revenue and Being an organizati on that att racts which will be collaborative and accountable. culture by: across this diocese. ces generously and broadly is an act of faith, an sources of funding. 13 and retains the best clergy, lay leadership and staff . • Identifying and nurturing current and future leaders. Promoting mutually bene cial collabora- expression of compassion and a mark of collabor- • Developing working relati onships • Developing e ective management models for tion based on shared values and vision. ation. • Cultivating intercultural leadership that is re ective of to facilitate an integrated team- real-estate and other assets. Diversifying funding sources to support the diversity in our communities. 6 • Strengthening respectful relationships and based operati ng model between Together, we will be faithful stewards of our current re- • Using technology to improve the availability of 14 future needs and sustainability. • Supporting the education and development of lay and communication across the entire diocese, synod offi ce and parishes. sources and seek out new ones to support our vision by: information and reduce costs. clerical leadership that builds both skills and Christian character. • Changing our management model to refocus time and resources on formation and grow gift-based ministry.

We will achieve this by: Serving Christ’s mission, faithfully and eﬀ ecti vely

Developing leaders (both clerical and lay) to It gives me great pleasure to share our diocese’s new strategic plan This plan lays out a bold vision and sets the foundati ons As we work to implement this plan, we will conti nue to I look forward to working together with all of you and 1 lead the transformati on of this diocese. with you. Like all organizati ons today, our diocese is in a ti me of for how we will work together to build healthy, missional depend on your deep commitment and unique gift s to sharing our success over the next fi ve years. change and transiti on. We face a number of challenges, both internal Anglican communiti es that engage faithfully with the align our ministry as a diocese to serve Christ’s mission, Expanding the availability and and external. We will respond to them head-on as a community world and share the gospel of Jesus Christ. We have faithfully and eff ecti vely. I extend my thanks to the 2 practi ce of conti nuous educati on for rooted in our faith in Jesus Christ and our shared values as Anglican listened to lay leaders, clergy, parishioners, staff and Strategic Plan Steering Committ ee for their leadership both clergy and lay leaders. Christi ans, while being adapti ve to our context, under the provided partners. Your thoughtf ul feedback and input have been throughout the development of this plan. Archbishop Colin R. Johnson guidance of the Holy Spirit. invaluable to this process and inspire the positi ve change Diocese of Toronto Adopti ng new models of formati on we seek to create. 3 and diversity of leadership. OUR STRATEGIC PLANNING: FRAMEWORK AND FOCUS AREAS Leadership & Formation INNOVATION BASED ON EVIDENCE

We will achieve this by: Serving Christ’s mission, faithfully and eﬀ ecti vely

WHAT DO YOU THINK OF THE PLAN  We have communicated the plan in a AND HOW HAVE YOU BEEN USING IT? variety of ways: Archbishop Johnson has writt en about the plan in his Diary The move toward innovati on and adaptability in The Anglican and spoken about it at makes a lot of sense clergy town hall meeti ngs; area bishops In general, I think it’s a great plan and I’ve seen it em- this plan come into place have presented it to Area Councils bodied in the eff orts of my area bishop. I think the move a few years ago, I think I and regional deans; staff have made toward innovati on and adaptability makes a lot of sense. would have really benefi tt ed presentati ons at the Parish Leadership That is, as long as we are using adaptability and innova- from it. Workshops; regular updates have ti on as means to parti cipate with God in the transforma- been given to Diocesan Council; the ti on of the world and not as the appropriati on of neoliber- Around the stewardship of resources, I think that lever- plan has been posted on the diocese’s al catchwords. aging real estate assets to support the mission of the website, receiving nearly 4,000 views. church is a great idea. I would hope that it would also be A second important area is leadership formati on. My an opportunity for us to think more broadly -- and theo-  Working with our graphic designer, experience, as someone who responded to a somewhat logically -- about land. staff have created a visual identi ty for non-traditi onal call to priestly ministry, was that the the plan that includes an att racti ve logo, diocese was affi rming of that call and encouraged me, but The Rev. Dr. Jason McKinney colour palett e and typeface. The visual there wasn’t much in place in terms of formati on. So what Associate Priest-Missioner identi ty has been used on booklets, I see in the strategic plan is an att empt to create a more Epiphany and St. Mark, Parkdale & presentati ons, reports and more. fulsome and diverse approach to ministry formati on. Had The Jeremiah Community  Working groups have been created for each of the fi ve Focus Areas. The working groups are made up It makes clear where we are trying to go of Diocesan Council members and I think it’s an excellent plan. It moves us in all the directi ons we need to move in. volunteers from the parishes, and It parti cularly infl uences how I talk to congregati ons when I’m working toward are supported by staff . Reporti ng to reconfi gurati ons. It makes clear where we are trying to go, as a diocese. Someti mes Diocesan Council, the working groups parishes don’t understand how the diocese makes decisions, so the plan outlines help to achieve the strategic initi ati ves what we’re trying to move to: evidence-based decision-making, a commitment to of the Focus Areas. The working groups leadership development, faith-based resource management. It makes it transparent are chaired by the following: the to everybody, so that the wishes of the diocese in the reconfi gurati on conversati ons Rev. Canon Beth Benson (Leadership are clear and up front. This gives everyone a solid foundati on in our negoti ati ons & Formati on); the Rev. Ian LaFleur and hope for the future. (Trust & Culture); To be identi fi ed (Innovati on Based on Evidence); Sharon Zagrodney Mrs. Sarah McDonald (Governance Diocesan volunteer facilitator for reconfi gurati on conversati ons & Decision Making); Ms. Sandra Church of St. Andrew, Scarborough Marki (Stewardship of Resources).  An engagement survey will be launched in the fall to collect feedback Moti vated to do the good work of the Church from Anglicans across the diocese. I used the fi ve Focus Areas of the strategic plan as the ally of stewardship as The survey results will help us bett er basis for my report to vestry here at St. John’s. I think that a matt er of personal identi fy the issues that are important really speaks to the strength of the plan – that it is applic- discipleship. We give to address in the systems and our able at the parochial level as well as the diocesan level. because we recognize relati onships across the diocese. the blessing we have The other real strength of the plan is that clergy and received in our own  Growing in Christ is the theme laypeople can see places where they can be moti vated to lives. of the upcoming Synod and will do the good work of the Church wherever they are and be the focus of discussion when whatever their ministry involves. It’s also helpful to think of how Synod convenes on Nov. 24-25. we’re stewarding our human resources. Thinking inten- One part of the plan I like in parti cular is identi fying and ti onally about how much we are asking of our volunteers  Some parishes have used the plan raising up leadership. The work of discernment is always has been important for me in the parish – making sure to start discussions at their vestry done in community, and much of the most important work that just as I try to practi ce self care, I’m also encouraging meeti ngs – for example, how to develop that we do as parishes is done face-to-face, at the church others to practi ce good habits. leaders or implement a culture of door or the local coff ee shop. Empowering laypeople to conti nuous improvement. Area Councils go about the work of discerning good leadership for their I’ve been involved in a couple of strategic planning pro- have also started using the plan for parishes is really important. cesses, and looking at this strategic plan and being able to planning and discussion purposes. identi fy with every single piece of it in my own context has The other Focus Area that really sti cks out for me is been a really refreshing experience. strengthening our stewardship of resources, both people and property – not just in the sense of getti ng people to The Rev. Jesse Parker give money or go on PAR, but in thinking more intenti on- Incumbent St. John the Evangelist, Port Hope

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By the Rev. Megan Jull Fund; this covered the travel costs of a Nacho Nyak Dun Elder, the She had never been on an escalator. Rev. Mary Battaja. She accompa- He had never used a revolving door. nied the young people on all our She had never been to a shopping excursions here and reflected on mall before. He had never seen the experiences with the youth. an action movie on the big screen Most importantly, she provided a before this trip. traditional lens through which to From June 23 to July 3, the interpret the experiences. Church of the Redeemer, Bloor For 10 days, the Redeemer and Street, together with St. George’s St. George’s youth groups got to on-the-Hill in Etobicoke, hosted an play tour guide. We saw the usual exchange group from the Yukon. Toronto sights: the CN Tower, Rip- The participants were members of ley’s Aquarium, the zoo, the ROM, the Nacho Nyak Dun First Nation and so forth. We made a day trip to and are connected with St. Mary Niagara Falls. We attended a Pow and St. Mark Anglican Church in Wow and went behind the scenes at Mayo, Yukon Territory. For many, the ROM to view artifacts from the it was their first visit to a major Yukon. And we participated in some urban centre. service-and-learning experiences, The Church of the Redeemer namely a day spent with the staff became connected with St. Mary at Redeemer’s drop-in program and St. Mark last summer during to learn about homelessness and a youth service-and-learning trip. social isolation in the downtown While there, we began to talk about core. As well, the group worshipped what might be possible in terms in each parish on Sunday morning. Clockwise from top: Toronto and Yukon exchange participants and volunteers of structuring an exchange trip. I think it is fair to say that the gather for a barbecue following the Pride Parade in Toronto; teens line up for More importantly, we talked about highlight of the trip for many par- choices that you and I might take a visit behind the falls at Niagara Falls; inspecting artifacts from the Yukon how we might foster relationships ticipants was shopping at the Eaton for granted. during a behind-the-scenes tour at the ROM. Photos by the Rev. Megan Jull between urban and rural Canadi- Centre. At first glance, that may Making choices was an over- ans, and how we might help young seem trivial, but it spoke to a great arching theme of the exchange ers, overnight chaperones and tour are shared. Torontonians and Indigenous youth truth. When I asked some of the experience – the source of greatest guides. It was a taxing week. But A special thank-you to the people forge relationships. We wondered participants which purchases they joy and the most persistent frustra- it came with great joys: to see our of the Redeemer and St. George’s how the building of relationships were most happy with, I was a lit- tion. What’s it like to make choices? own city through someone else’s who supported this trip and do- and travel to one another’s home tle surprised by the answers. “I’m What’s it like when you feel forced eyes; to look with joy and wonder nated funds. And thank-you to my towns might further the cause of happy about my shoes, which I got to follow the group’s itinerary? at the everyday marvels we tend to fellow leaders: Alexandra McIntosh, reconciliation. to try on before buying. Usually, we What’s it like when the meal of- skip over; to build relationships; to James Noronha, and Valerie Maier. We secured funding through a order online, and it’s hard to know fered isn’t what you’d choose for work through competing expecta- Heritage Canada program called if something will fit right. And it’s yourself? What’s it like to go along tions; to see young people engage The Rev. Megan Jull is the as- Experiences Canada, which spon- really expensive to ship items back with someone else’s choice instead as equals in relationship, despite sociate priest of the Church of the sors youth exchanges for partici- to return them.” Another said, “I of your own? And more signifi- their regional differences and var- Redeemer, Toronto. pants between the ages of 12 and got to go to Sephora and find the cantly, how does choice relate to ied cultures; to see that all those 17 years of age. Our twin group in right colours for my skin tone. socialization? To the pressure to things which might divide us can the Yukon was also able to secure Now I know what to order.” Their conform? To self-determination? be overcome when friendships are funding from the Anglican Healing greatest delight was in making For 10 days, we were group lead- made and when new experiences Chimes ring on music day

Deborah Zimmer- Church abuzz over bees man played the 15-bell chime at St. By Monique Chirrey motional material. But they also George’s Memorial, saw a greater need to share this Oshawa on BBC Bees are responsible for at least awareness and decided to take it Music Day on June one-third of the food we eat, and one step further. 15. St. George’s was commercial agriculture depends on On Sunday, May 28, the Sunday the only Canadian them. A world without honeybees School team hosted a “Bring Back church registered for the event. would look very different – we the Bees” service. The children Ms. Zimmerman chimed for 44 would not have food like apples, wa- gave a special presentation dur- minutes, beginning at 7 p.m. BBC termelon, almonds, berries, onions, ing the service, followed by the Music Day is an annual celebration coffee and, of course, honey. Bees planting of wildflower seeds in the that aims to unite generations and also pollinate oilseeds like cotton. church’s backyard. Afterwards, communities in their love of music. Since the late 1990s, beekeepers the children participated in crafts Highlights of the day, including around the world have observed the and activities related to bees. They video and music clips, are posted mysterious and sudden disappear- also served refreshments after the on the event’s website. “Playing the ance of bees and reported unusually service made with local honey, chimes brings me great joy,” says high rates of decline in honeybee and everyone went home with a Ms. Zimmerman, the head chimer colonies. Perhaps you’ve seen the special gift of wildflowers to plant at St. George’s. “I see my volunteer commercial on TV or online for Youngsters at Church of the Evangelists, New Tecumseth, hold up packets of at home. role as an outreach ministry that Honey Nut Cheerios’ “Bring Back wildflower seeds, used to help rebuild bee populations. For more information about the brings joy to others. I believe that the Bees” campaign. Honey Nut campaign, visit www.bringback- bells should be rung as often as Cheerios and Veseys Seeds have Larry Moore, a parishioner at Sunday School children take on thebees.ca. possible, to celebrate life and to partnered to give away wildflower Church of the Evangelists, New this initiative as a spring project? remind people of our faith in God. seeds to Canadians. To date, they Tecumseth in Tottenham, contacted The Sunday School contacted the Monique Chirrey is a Sunday Personally, I experience peace and have given away over 400 million the church’s Sunday School team “Bring Back the Bees” campaign School teacher at Church of the joy when playing the chimes – it is seeds. with a suggestion: why don’t the for free wildflower seeds and pro- Evangelists, New Tecumseth. a real privilege and responsibility.” 12 TheAnglican parish news September 2017

Concert kicks off celebrations St. Elizabeth, Mississauga is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, and it began the festivities with a “Connecting and Inviting” concert on June 17. The parish was founded in 1992 with a Cantonese- speaking congregation. It is now the spiritual home for individuals from multiple cultural backgrounds, with three Sunday worship services (Mandarin, Cantonese and English). The songs selected for the concert appealed to a general audience, while at the same time generating a warm and elegant atmosphere. The first group to perform was Mil- lennium Chinese Music Workshop, led by Bill Ko. This performance offered a unique opportunity to see and hear traditional Chinese musical instruments in action. The group played popular Chinese songs from the 1970s and ’80s that matched the concert’s theme, and many audience members could really relate to them. To begin the vocal portion of the concert, conductor Michael Wong St. Elizabeth’s Choir performs during a concert in June celebrating the church’s 25th anniversary. Photo by Annie Chan and Josephine Cheung and the Treasure in the Jar Choir performed three songs. The group as we finished this singalong. spiritual child. Nine hundred peo- brought the Gospel to the audi- St. Elizabeth thanks all perform- ple accepted a bedtime prayer for ence through the choir members’ ers and volunteers who made this children, many of whom engaged voices and touching introductions. concert possible. The event not in conversations about churchgo- The Rev. Canon Dennis Dolloff only helped audience members ing, prayer, faith and forgiveness. and Lori-Anne Dolloff also sang feel connected, it showcased the One woman commented on how three songs, including “You and love, unity and dedication of St. intimidating it can be to start going Me” performed in Mandarin and Elizabeth’s. After a little break, to church and asked, “Can I just English. It was the theme song of the church will start preparing walk in?” A grandmother asked the opening ceremony at the 2008 the music for its 25th anniversary for advice about her daughter, who Beijing Olympics. To fit the concert worship and banquet on Oct. 15. doesn’t want to have her child bap- theme, the lyrics “meeting in Bei- For more information, visit www. tized. A new mother asked about jing” were changed to “meeting at stechurch.com. raising a child in both Christian and St. E.” The audience was delighted Jewish families. A single mother, by this small modification. By Joanne Loo, the music director describing herself as wounded and Members of St. Elizabeth’s music at St. Elizabeth, Mississauga angry, said she is searching for a ministry sang secular and religious church to give her child something songs. Our rendition of “We are to hold onto. A mother asked when PILGRIMS STAY OVER One in the Spirit” began with solos Church has booth she should start teaching her two- Parishioners and friends of St. Thomas, Millbrook, welcome overnight guests from our youngest choir members at baby show year-old son to pray. One woman participating in the Pilgrimage for Indigenous Rights – a 600 km walk from accompanied by the piano, with a looked at the prayer card, smiled, Kitchener to Ottawa made up mainly of Christians from different backgrounds little Chinese flare. The choir then Members of St. Peter, Erindale, set and said, “I still have the one you to support the adoption and implementation of the United Nations Declaration sang St. Elizabeth’s very own an- up a booth at the spring BabyTime gave me a year and a half ago on on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. The pilgrims were also hosted by St. niversary song, to which audience Show in Mississauga on April 28-30, my fridge. My child is almost two Margaret, New Toronto, and St John the Evangelist, Peterborough as they members clapped and followed leading to many surprising con- now, and we look at it every day.” passed through the diocese. along. To close the night, we had a versations. “This was our second The church’s volunteers encour- singalong of “Bridge Over Troubled experience at a BabyTime Show, aged people from across the GTA this year, ending two weeks after minded me of the fact that God Water” with the reading of a Bible and quite a good one,” said the to check out their local Anglican Easter. Each Wednesday even- desires a relationship with his verse during the interlude to bring Rev. Canon Jennifer Reid, incum- churches and to take the time to ing, a simple supper of soup and children,” she said. out our theme: “I give you a new bent. “It is a strange and yet holy teach their children about God. bread was offered before the course The group’s overall satisfaction command. Love one another. You experience.” “I never thought I would say this, started, providing fellowship and was expressed in the feedback must love one another, just as I The church invited Rabbi Audrey but I have seen enough babies for an opportunity to forge new friend- received after the final session: have loved you. If you love one Pollack from nearby Solel Syna- a week,” said Canon Reid. “It was ships. A repeat session was run “Great course, great workbook;” another, everyone will know you gogue and Arliene Botnick, its di- a long but wonderful weekend, and by a lay person, Joanne Warman, “I learned a lot that I didn’t know are my disciples” (John 13:34-35). rector of education, to join the booth we look forward to doing it again on Thursday mornings for those that helped other information make The concert ended on a high note and present a seminar on raising a next year.” unable to come on Wednesdays. sense;” “I would recommend that Starting with the basic tenet that everyone should do this course;” “I God wants us to know him and especially liked the way the course Parishioners learn pass along the invitation to oth- gave an overview of the history of foundations of faith ers, the modules take participants the church.” through the story of Israel and the There is no doubt that Christian Christian Foundations, subtitled structure of the Old Testament. Foundations was a worthwhile “A Grounding for a Life of Faith,” This provides a vital context to venture. It is a very thorough study is so comprehensive that it might the arrival of Jesus, and who he of how Christianity was born and equally well have been dubbed, “All is. The journey continues with the where it is going. At the same time, You Ever Wanted to Know About birth and development of the early the clear layout of the book makes it Christianity But Were Too Afraid church and the New Testament. easy to follow. The last word comes to Ask.” This new nine-module Key doctrines and the split that re- from one person who had never at- course was written under the di- sulted from the Reformation come tended a Christian course before: rection of the Rev. Canon Dr. Judy next. The final two modules deal “At first, I felt I was going to be in Paulsen, director of the Institute with growing in one’s faith through the middle of a lake without pad- of Evangelism at Wycliffe College, spiritual disciplines and, lastly, dles, but to my surprise a number with co-authors Patrick Paulsen how every Christian can grow as of us felt that way. I am glad we and the Rev. Canon Susan Bell. a disciple, or an “apprentice”, of earned our paddles!” There is an attractive handbook Jesus. Each module is made up of For more information about run- for each student, which is also a information narratives, interactive ning Christian Foundations in your KIDS FIND STRENGTH personal workbook. exercises, small group discussion parish, visit www.wycliffecollege. St. Peter, Churchill welcomed 30 kids and youth leaders for its vacation bible A group of 40 parishioners at questions and fill-in-the-blank ca/christianfoundations. school, called Hero Central: Discover Your Strength in God. The camp, which ran All Saints, Whitby, led by the Rev. quizzes. Ms. Warman commented July 10-14, included a presentation on Sunday morning for family and friends. Canon Stephen Vail, signed up that Christian Foundations was By Jacky Bramma, a member of Photo by Linda Gerow for the course as a Lenten study a good refresher course. “It re- All Saints, Whitby. September 2017 feature TheAnglican 13 Transformation takes root in Tanzania Diocese’s donation funds maternal health projects

By Elin Goulden more than 80 young people. With so many confirmations and musical In May I visited Tanzania with offerings from five local choirs, the a delegation from the Primate’s whole service was about four hours World Relief and Development Fund long, but the energy and joy ex- (PWRDF), on a learning exchange pressed by the 700-strong congrega- to the Diocese of Masasi. Our aim tion was palpable. In the afternoon, was to learn about the successful we visited projects supported by the conclusion of the Preventive Health local Mothers’ Union and met with and Food Security project and the youth from the diocese. clinic because staff housing on-site implementation of the All Mothers allows her to be on call for labouring and Children Count (AMCC) pro- Visiting projects mothers. Joyce Mtauka of Ruponda ject, which will last until 2021. The From Monday through Wednesday, village used seeds and agricultural Diocese of Toronto gave $500,000 with our guides the Rev. Geoffrey techniques to improve her farm, to PWRDF for maternal, newborn Monjesa, the development officer Clockwise from above: mothers and is now supporting extended and child health projects in 2016, for the diocese, and his assistant and babies wait to be seen at the family members with her increased including the AMCC. The AMCC Linus, we visited PWRDF-support- Nanganga Clinic; Joyce Mtauka shows crop production. Hassan Mkitage project also receives 6:1 matching ed projects in and around Masasi how to prepare cassava at her farm and his wife Nouru Salamu have funds from Global Affairs Canada. and the neighbouring district of near Ruponda; worship at Masasi’s used the milk from their dairy cow Our delegation, diverse in age and Nachingwea. These ranged from cathedral; Halima Mkitange with the and the income from her calves to geography, included three PWRDF medical clinics supporting mater- dairy cow that is providing for her improve their home and farm and staff members (Zaida Bastos, Su- nal, newborn and child health to high school education. Photos by Elin send their daughter Halima to sec- zanne Rumsey, and Jennifer Brown); livestock and seed programs to an Goulden ondary school, opportunities they Maureen Lawrence and Bishop agriculture-veterinarian centre and could barely imagine five years ago. David Irving from the PWRDF a borehole well. In each village, we On our last day in Tanzania, board of directors; Chris Pharo received a warm welcome and a drugs and supplies for clinics) to we met with staff at the Canadian and Geoff Strong, volunteer PWRDF report on the project. On Thursday, the Tanzanian government. This High Commission in Dar es Salaam. representatives for the dioceses we had a roundtable discussion approach has made the Diocese The challenges of poverty in rural of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward with project staff and beneficiaries. of Masasi a trusted development Tanzania, exacerbated by climate Island, and British Columbia, re- Like the Preventive Health and partner of PWRDF for more than change and limited access to health spectively; PWRDF Youth Council Food Security project, All Mothers 20 years. villages. Births attended by trained care and education, especially for members Asha Kerr-Wilson and and Children Count takes a holistic medical staff have doubled, while women, are very real. But in the Leah Marshall; André Forget from approach that understands food Bodes well infant mortality and stunting of people we met in Masasi, we saw the Anglican Journal, videographer security and clean water to be the In five years, the Preventive Health children under five have plummeted. how transformation can take root, Jordan Leibel, and myself. foundation of health. Thus, in ad- and Food Security project met and As impressive as these statistics and success build on success. dition to funding clinics and com- surpassed its goals, boding well are, what stays with me are the Long journey munity health workers, the AMCC for the success of All Mothers and stories of the people we met. Nurse Elin Goulden is the diocese’s Getting there was a long journey. project provides wells for clean water Children Count, which is applying Magdalena Mwidadi no longer must Social Justice and Advocacy From Toronto, we flew overnight and seed and livestock to improve the same principles in a further 72 walk 11 km to her work at Mtandi consultant. to Amsterdam, then to Dar es Sa- the food and income security of laam, arriving late Friday evening. beneficiaries. The Diocese of Masasi Early the next morning we flew to works to build relationships with Mtwara, on the southern part of district, ward and village leaders the coast, where we were met by to gain support for the project. The the Rev. Linus Buriani, assistant members of the communities in- development officer for the Diocese volved may not be Anglicans or even of Masasi, Joyce Liundi, the diocese’s Christians – several villages were the bishop’s company Mothers’ Union secretary, and two predominantly Muslim – but build- Land Rovers with drivers to take us ing trust and openness has paid off. on the three-hour journey inland to The needs are identified by the Masasi. Zaida assured us the drive communities themselves, and The Bishop’s had been two to three times as long individual villagers are trained before the highway had been paved! to carry the message forward as Company When we finally arrived at Masasi’s community health workers and cathedral, we were greeted by hun- “Trainers of Trainers.” This leads Anglicans walking dreds of people of all ages singing, to greater community ownership with each other dancing, ululating and shouting of and engagement in the devel- “Karibu!” (Welcome!). Over lunch at opment work. Those who receive in Christ the Diocesan Centre, Bishop James seeds and livestock give the first The Bishop’s Company Fund Your donation to the Bishop’s Almasi told us that the welcoming offspring or a portion of their first supports programs and initiatives Company Fund is one way to live crowd included Muslims and Chris- crop to the next round of villagers that strengthen our Anglican out your commitment to building tians of other denominations as well in need, paying the gift forward. as Anglicans, because all members Trained professionals, including community in the Diocese of a faith-filled, compassionate and of the community benefit from the nutritionists, nurses and midwives, Toronto. It provides . . . vibrant Anglican community. projects supported by PWRDF. He livestock officers, and monitoring support for the Bishops’ September is the perfect time to thanked Canadian Anglicans for and evaluation officers, provide ministries renew your commitment to walk their tangible expression of God’s support and accountability. It was with each other in Christ. love that is transforming lives in especially exciting to see women tak- bursaries for religious education Tanzania. ing the lead in many of these roles. The next day, Sunday, began with Because the projects are short-term, emergency care for clergy DONATE today to the Bishop’s Company Fund! worship in the cathedral. Bishop Ir- they aim to make community in- Come, walk with us! ving preached, his words translated volvement self-sustaining, and to into Swahili by Bishop Almasi, and transfer responsibility for ongoing bishopscompanytoronto.ca together the two bishops confirmed inputs (the salaries of medical staff, 14 TheAnglican news September 2017

CONFERENCE Above, dancers perform at the 31st Church of South India Family & Youth Conference of North America on July 6 in Markham. Below, Bishop Jenny Andison joins the Most Rev. Thomas Oommen (fourth from left), the Most Rev. Joseph Mar Thoma, Metropolitan (fifth from left) and other clergy at the conference. Photos by Michael Hudson

ANNIVERSARY Children take part in a presentation during St. Paul, Bloor Street’s 175th anniversary celebration on June 11. At right, members of the congregation hoist CLXXV Anniversary Lager, made in honour of the occasion. Photos by Michael Hudson

CONGRATULATIONS Anita Gittens, president of the Diocesan ACW, holds letters from the Hon. Jane Philpott, MP for Markham-Stouffville, and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, congratulating the ACW on its 50th anniversary. Ms. Philpott gave the keynote address at the ACW’s annual general meeting, held May 13 at Christ Church, Stouffville. Photo by Michael Hudson NEW NAME From left, St. James Cathedral churchwardens Don Solomon, Angela David and Jayne Hobbs and the Rev. Canon David Brinton hold up plaques renaming the cathedral’s old vestry The Brinton Vestry. Canon Brinton retired in May after serving as sub-dean and vicar of the cathedral. Below, Canon Brinton joins members of the Mandarin Fellowship at an event in his honour. Photos by Michael Hudson

WITH PRIDE Bishop Kevin Robertson, the area bishop of York-Scarborough, reaches out to bystanders as he walks with Anglicans down Yonge Street in the 37th annual Pride Parade in Toronto on June 25. Photo by Michael Hudson September 2017 AnglicanClassifieds 15 to place an ad call 905.833.6200 ext. 22 or email [email protected]

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John McKay. enue) celebrates Community in the prayer cycle 10. School Chaplains 22. Christ Church, Omemee Music, choir and children’s pro- Beach with a dinner at the Balmy 11. St Clement’s School 23. St. George-the-Martyr, Apsley gram, followed by barbecue, music Beach Club featuring Beach author For September 12. Lakefield College School 24. Peterborough Deanery featuring Robert Graham, and fam- Peter Robinson, Mike Downie with 1. San Lorenzo Ruiz, Toronto 13. Havergal College 25. St. John the Evangelist, ily fun. Holy Trinity, Guildwood, 85 his brother Gord’s book Secret 2. Trinity East (Little Trinity), 14. Order of the Holy Cross Peterborough Livingston Rd., Toronto. Path, and others. Doors open at 6 Toronto 15. Kingsway College School 26. St. John, Ida SEPT. 24 - Choral Evensong at St. p.m., with ministry displays and 3. Archbishop’s Youth Ministry Team 16. Trinity College School, Port Hope 27. St. Luke, Peterborough Olave, Swansea at 4 p.m. with the live music prior to the dinner and 4. Citizens for Public Justice 17. Bishop Jenny Andison 28. Christ Church, Norwood choir of St. Peter, Erindale, fol- speakers. Tickets are $75, available 5. Teachers and Students 18. All Saints, Peterborough 29. St. Michael, Westwood lowed by annual Peach Tea, which through the church office: 416-691- 6. Bishop Strachan School 19. St. Barnabas, Peterborough 30. Christian-Jewish Dialogue of includes an illustrated talk by Clem- 2222 or [email protected]. 7. Holy Trinity School 20. Christ Church, Campbellford Toronto ent Carelse on the music of the SEPT. 29 – Guildwood Amazing Race, 8. Sisterhood of St. John the Divine 21. St. Matthew and St. Aidan, Reformation. St. Olave’s is located a spiritual, physical and mental 9. Royal St. George’s College School Buckhorn at Bloor Street and Windermere challenge, 7 p.m., Holy Trinity, Road, Toronto. Call 416-769-5686. Guildwood, 85 Livingston Rd., To- ronto. in motion • The Rev. Geoffrey Howson, Orillia, Sept. 15. Sales OCT. 21 - Girls’ Night Out at St. Dun- Interim Priest-in-Charge, Par- • The Rev. Canon David Smith, stan of Canterbury, 56 Lawson Rd., Appointments ish of Bobcaygeon, Dunsford Incumbent, Christ Church St. OCT. 14 – ACW of Grace Church’s Scarborough. An opportunity to • The Rev. James Blackmore, & Burnt River, July 1. James, Toronto, Oct. 1. fall rummage sale with clothing, dress up in your most glamorous Interim Priest-in-Charge, St. • The Rev. Andrew Federle, linens, household goods and more, clothes. Champagne, shrimp and Peter, Oshawa, April 16. Incumbent, St. Clement, Eg- Vacant Incumbencies 8:30 a.m. to 12 noon, Grace Church, chicken skewers, rice pilaf with • The Rev. Jeff Stone, Priest-in- linton, July 1. Clergy from outside the diocese 19 Parkway Ave., Markham. Call roasted vegetables, crème brûlée, Charge, St. Jude, Bramalea • The Rev. Mary Nightingale with the permission of their 905-294-3184. tea or coffee. Cash bar, silent and North, May 1. (Diocese of Niagara), As- bishop may apply through the NOV. 4 – Bazaar with raffle, bake live auctions, live entertainment. • The Rev. Christopher sociate Priest (chaplain to Diocesan Executive Assistant, table, café and more, 9 a.m. to 2 $50, reserved tickets only. Call 416- D’Angelo, Associate Priest, St. seniors), St. Peter, Erindale, Mrs. Mary Conliffe. p.m., St. Joseph of Nazareth, 290 283-1844 to purchase with cash, Thomas, Huron Street, June 1. Aug. 1. Balmoral Dr., Brampton. Call 905- cheque or VISA. Proceeds to re- • The Rev. Canon Mark King- • The Rev. Eileen Steele (Dio- First Phase – Parish Selection 793-8020. search into cardiovascular disease han, Priest-in-Charge, St. cese of Montreal), Priest-in- Committee in Formation (not NOV. 18 – ACW of Grace Church’s in women and to the church. Paul, Uxbridge, June 1. Charge, Parish of Penetan- yet receiving names): • The Rev. Leonard Leader, guishene and Waubaushene, • Christ Church, Bolton Interim Priest-in-Charge, St. Aug. 1. • St. Andrew, Scarborough on June 15. He began a new • The Rev. Maureen Hair’s George on Yonge, Toronto, • The Rev. Jonathan Turtle, ministry appointment with last Sunday at the Parish of June 1. Priest-in-Charge, Parish of Second Phase – Parish Selec- Ontario Pioneer Camp. Washago-Price’s Corners will • The Rev. Augusto Nunez, Craighurst and Midhurst, tion Committee (receiving • The Rev. Lesley Barclay be Sept. 24. Interim Priest-in-Charge, St. Aug. 1. names via Area Bishop): concluded her ministry at St. Saviour, Orono, June 1. • The Rev. Robin Peasgood, • Parish of Bobcaygeon, Duns- Paul, Perrytown on Aug. 27. Death • The Rev. Milton Solomon Associate Priest, Parish of ford & Burnt River (Trent- • The Rev. Canon Heather • The Rev. Eugene Berlenbach (Church of South India), Georgina, Aug. 1. Durham) McCance will conclude her died on June 7. Ordained dea- Associate Priest, St. Paul, • The Rev. Canon Dr. David ministry at St. Andrew, Scar- con in 1989 and priest in 1990, L’Amoreaux, June 1. Neelands, Priest-in-Charge, Third Phase – Parish Selection borough on Aug. 31. She will he served as assistant curate • The Rev. Susan Tate, Hon- Parish of Georgina, Aug. 1. Committee Interviewing (no be taking up a new ministry at St. Paul, Newmarket, then orary Assistant, Parish of • The Rev. Andrea Christensen, longer receiving names): appointment with the Diocese St. Mary, Richmond Hill. He Fenelon Falls, June 4. Incumbent, St. Timothy, Ag- • Christ Church, Deer Park of Rupert’s Land. was the incumbent of Christ • The Rev. Mauricio Ferro, incourt, Aug. 1. Church, Campbellford, St. Honorary Assistant, St. Paul, • The Rev. Louise Peters (Dio- Ordinations Retirement Barnabas, Peterborough, and Runnymede, June 6. cese of Kootenay), Vicar, St. • The following were ordained • The Rev. John Lockyer’s last was the regional dean of Pe- • The Rev. Canon John Wilton, James Cathedral, Aug. 15. transitional deacons at St. Sunday at St. John, East Or- terborough. He served as the Interim Priest-in-Charge, St. • The Rt. Rev. Patrick White, James Cathedral on May 7: angeville was May 28. priest-in-charge of St. James, George-the-Martyr, Parkdale, Associate Priest, St. John, the Rev. Sean Davidson, the • The Rev. Michael Marshall Emily, and of the Parish of June 18. York Mills, Sept. 1. Rev. Vinaya Dumpala, the has concluded his ministry as Newcastle until his retire- • The Rt. Rev. Patrick Yu, Hon- • The Rev. Timothy Taylor, As- Rev. Molly Finlay, the Rev. chaplain at the Hospital for ment in 2015. His funeral was orary Assistant, All Saints, sociate Priest, St. John, York Philip Hamilton, the Rev. Sick Children. His last Sunday held at St. John the Evange- Markham, June 25. Mills, Sept. 1. James Liu, the Rev. Philip at St. Andrew by-the-Lake, list, Peterborough on June 10. • The Rev. Ajit John, Associate • Ms. Karen Isaacs, Assistant Stonhouse. Toronto, was June 25. • The Rev. Beverley Harvey Priest, St. Paul, L’Amoreaux, Curate, St. Mary and St. • The Rev. Joan Wilson was • The Rev. Jeff Hall’s last Sun- died on July 31. Ordained a July 1. Martha, Toronto, Sept. 5. Her ordained a priest at St. Mar- day at St. Luke, Dixie South, vocational deacon in 2008 in • The Rev. Geoffrey Sangwine, ordination as a transitional garet in-the-Pines, Toronto on Mississauga was Aug. 13. the Diocese of Toronto, she Incumbent, St. Peter and St. deacon will take place in the June 10. • The Rev. Annette Gillies’s last served as parish nurse and Simon the Apostle, Toronto, Diocese of Niagara at Christ • The Rev. Jeffrey Nowers was Sunday at Christ Church, Hol- deacon at St. Peter, Erindale. July 1. Church Cathedral, Hamilton ordained a priest at Christ land Landing and the Parish of Her funeral was held at St. • The Rev. Dr. Raymond Porth, on Sept. 21 at 7 p.m. Church, Brampton on June 11. Roches Point will be Sept. 24. Peter’s on Aug. 17. Priest-in-Charge, Parish of • The Rev. Matthew McMillan, Elmvale, July 1. Priest-in-Charge, St. Mary, Conclusions • The Rev. James Halmarson, Richmond Hill, Sept. 10. • The Rev. Simon Davis con- Recycle The Anglican. Interim Priest-in-Charge, All • The Rev. Canon John Ander- cluded his ministry at St. Saints, Peterborough, July 1. son, Incumbent, St. James, George-the-Martyr, Parkdale Give it to a friend. 16 TheAnglican news September 2017

GREAT DAY Teams and their supporters from Holy Family, Brampton, St. Peter, Erindale and St. Thomas à Beckett, Mississauga, gather for the Anglican Diocese Cricket Tournament in Mississauga on July 22. St. Peter, Erindale won the tourney and hoisted the trophy (bottom centre) but all three teams won the day by making new friends. Nikhil Josh of St. Peter’s (bottom far right) accepts the Most Valuable Player trophy from Peter Marshall and Ranil Mendis. In addition to cricket there was a DJ and music, commentary, trophy presentations and plenty of food and beverage. Organizers plan to hold the tournament again next summer and are seeking more teams. Photos by Michael Hudson

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