Joint Rosetown Parish Honours Three Milestones

Saskatchewan anglican The newspaper of the Dioceses of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon and Qu’Appelle • A Section of the Anglican Journal • February 2020 Joint Rosetown parish honours three milestones

By Rev. Lauren Miller

ROSETOWN (Qu’A) — Three milestones were celebrated at St. Andrew’s- Trinity Anglican-Lutheran Church on Nov. 3, 2019. The congregation and visitors from the community celebrated the centennial of the present church building, the 110th anniversary of St. Andrew’s Anglican Church, and the 30th anniversary of the amalgamation of Trinity Lutheran Church and St. Andrew’s Anglican Church. Archdeacon Catherine Harper represented the Diocese of Qu’Appelle, bringing greetings from Bishop Rob Hardwick. The history of St. Andrew’s-Trinity Church blends two church histories into one. St. Andrew’s Anglican Church began as a mission as Anglican workers followed the railways out of Regina. The first services were held in Kings Hall in 1909. A mission house was purchased in 1912, followed by the building of the first church. In these early years there was a Sunday school, a ladies’ group, a choir, and a vestry to oversee the operation of the church. The first church building was destroyed by fire in December 1918. The congregation continued to worship as they planned to build a new church. This is the present day church on the corner of Third Avenue and Main Street. Rev. Lauren Miller (centre) celebrates the eucharist in St. Andrew’s-Trinity Church, the 100-year-old building The first service in this that houses the Anglican and Lutheran shared ministry in Rosetown. He is flanked by Archdeacon Catherine building was held on Oct. 19, Harper and licensed lay reader David Saville. In addition to celebrating the building’s centennial, the service 1919. recognized the 110th anniversary of the Anglican parish, and the 30th anniversary of the joint ministry. Trinity Lutheran congre- Photo by Ruth Miller gation began in 1966 with services held in homes and Anglican and Trinity church was sold and tions of both churches, and possibly Canada in the Presbyterian Church Lutheran agreed to set up moved to become the which was signed by the to hold a confirmation until the church was built a shared ministry known Anglican Church in bishops and members of service with both bishops and dedicated in April 1968. as St. Andrew’s-Trinity Davidson. both traditions. This has presiding, which occurred During these years Anglican-Lutheran St. Andrew’s-Trinity since become a common in 2002. there was a Sunday school, shared congregation. For Church became a church tradition with the signing The parish holds both an Evangelical Lutheran a time services were held of firsts. It was the first of the (national) Waterloo Anglican and Lutheran Women’s group, and a alternately in each church shared ministry to Declaration in 2001. services and regularly church council. building. make a covenant that It was also the first makes use of the liturgies In 1989 St. Andrew’s In 1991 the Lutheran acknowledged the tradi- church in Saskatchewan of both traditions.

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The Bishop's Corner Dioceses discuss sharing resources, possible mergers

By Bishop Rob Hardwick, • Episcopal honesty in sharing the Jerusalem;” “Those who conquer on behalf of the bishops ministry challenges each diocese will receive;” “What was — is of Saskatchewan, Saska- and what it faces in terms of finances, passed;” “Take courage – Trust toon and Qu’Appelle might look personnel, context, me – God is among his people.” like – whose geography, history, need, The second Lectionary his fall renewed bishop(s) – theology, ecclesiology, Scripture for the day was conversations have who elects? governance, language, Matthew17:14-21: If you have faith Ttaken place between authority. like a mustard seed you can say to the bishops of the dioceses Consid- mountains ‘move!’ of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon eration was • There is the challenge of The message we took was to and Qu’Appelle regarding given, and change, and the danger take God’s faith and mission the sharing of resources. openness that simply a financial seriously and to ask and identify: The Lectionary readings voiced, to motivation for change might What is stopping us? Of what are for our meeting dates set the sharing over-shadow Christ’s call to we afraid? What mountains need tone and shaped the con- these talks build the Kingdom of God moving? versations of our meetings. with neigh- in a new way. (What is our Comments from discussions in In September our focused bouring motivation?) the various dioceses were shared reading was 1 Kings 19 and dioceses. and though this is still early days, Luke 5:33-39: As bishops we reviewed • New wineskins are needed, the executive committee of the the staffing and costs for each not just for our diocesan Province of Rupert’s Land has also • Is there a repeated narrative diocesan office. Approximate offices or bishops but a core been informed of the tri-diocesan of the past that is holding us figures for the total administra- change for every parish in conversations and was supportive. back (1 Kings 19:10-14)? tion budget for the three dioceses Saskatchewan Further talks were encouraged in 2019 are as follows: and the provincial executive asked • Is there a desire to die (1 • There is a commitment and to be kept informed Kings 19:4)? • Total cost for three- and desire for the Saskatch- The bishops have identified one-half bishops (includes ewan Anglican bishops to questions that need to be • The importance of suc- housing, stipend, travel, continue the journey as addressed; consider and are cession planning (1 Kings benefits, hospitality and above and for shared prayer open to inviting another Prairie 19:15-16). commissary costs) is about and support of one another. dioceses into the conversation; $385,175 and discussed a number of • “What are you doing here?” • The prayer attributed to possible models of governance to (1 King 19:9 and 13) • Total cost for three diocesan Sir Francis Drake to be a be shared at upcoming councils/ finance offices is about guiding prayer for future executives. • What will the relationship $140,700 gatherings: In terms of time line, the next be, if any, between the old Provincial (Rupert’s Land) Synod and the new (Luke 5:37-39)? • Total cost for executive Disturb us, Lord, when we are will be April 2021 in Prince officers/archdeacons/secre- too well pleased with ourselves, Albert. This is an important focus • New wine cannot be put into taries is about $305,000 when our dreams have come true date to consider if there is to be the old wineskins — yet no because we have dreamed too little, a common agreement to walk one desires the new wine Therefore, the combined total of when we arrived safely because we together in a new way. (Luke 5:39). the above personnel (not including sailed too close to the shore. In the meantime, indigenous specially funded officers like Disturb us, Lord, when with the and Council of the North con- • Recognize the importance of youth, diocesan schools, Safe abundance of things we possess we siderations will be explored as it this moment (Luke 5:34-35) From Harm program or steward- have lost our thirst for the waters of is still unclear of the direction The Message “This is ship, and not including office rent, life; having fallen in love with life, a self-supporting indigenous Kingdom come.” insurance and taxes on buildings) we have ceased to dream of eternity; ministry will take, and what level is about $830,875. and in our efforts to build a new of funding and direction will be So what might be the advan- earth, we have allowed our vision of given to Council of the North tages of working more closely Outcomes and observations: the new Heaven to dim. dioceses from Council of General together as Prairie dioceses? • The level of trust, care and Disturb us, Lord, to dare more Synod. Sharing of resources; the greying respect in our gatherings boldly, to venture on wider seas of boundaries; Saskatchewan- are remarkable. where storms will show your So, what do you see as wide indigenous ministry; aid mastery; where losing sight of land, positives in all these conversa- to ecumenical partnerships and • These conversations are we shall find the stars. tions? practices; and cost sharing were shared with our diocesan We ask You to push back the Do you have questions or identified. councils or executives. horizons of our hopes; and to push hesitations about the conversa- into the future in strength, courage, tions so far? We looked at reasons why such • Next conversations to hope, and love. In what ways do you, or don’t talks like these had stalled or include clergy and laity AMEN you, see the breath of the Holy fizzled in the past: (perhaps two of each from Spirit in the above? • Desire to elect own bishop each diocese). The November gathering of the three diocesan bishops was again Bishop Adam Halkett • Mistrust of ecclesiology and • There is a need to face and guided by the Scriptures for the Bishop Rob Hardwick theological prospective of identify our motivations for day, Revelation 21:1-8, “See I am Bishop Christopher Harper different dioceses and against change. making all things new;” “A New Bishop Michael Hawkins

• Canon law differences • There is no perceived desire • Constitutional diocesan and for a take-over; A perfect gift for Baptism provincial canon changes instead a desire Give a gift of Hope Bear to someone may be required to work together with a renewed who is being baptized. Your $20 May the God of Hope fill • Further reduction in repre- emphasis on donation benefits a child in need you with joy and peace. sentation at General Synod. mission and in Canada. –Romans 15:13 (Weakens the Prairie voice) discipleship across dioceses. • Administration differences www.anglicanfoundation.org • There was 4 The Saskatchewan Anglican February 2020

Book review Pastor provides tips on using humour in sermons

Courtesy The Diocesan Times the people coming in the door, “We have to show up every time practising our prepared material, with the fullest sense of joy we can ew preachers seem to be preaching with variation in voice, muster... [b]ecause what we bring given two rules when for volume or even location. into the pulpit, the congregation Nhow to start a sermon: She reminds preachers of the takes away” (p. 104). importance of prayer, of our As a trial lawyer-turned-stand- 1. Never tell a joke. dependence on God’s grace, of up comedian and Baptist minister, 2. Always tell a joke. how worship (with few somber Susan Sparks is America’s only exceptions) should evoke joy in female comedian with a pulpit. With that dichotomy, the role the hearts of all gathered, and on A North Carolina native, of homiletic humour can be a how we’re not all going to change Susan received her B.A. at the conundrum. the world every time we open our University of North Carolina and It is exactly this confusion that mouths. a law degree from Wake Forest Susan Sparks seeks to address in Sparks invites preachers University. her book Preaching Punchlines: to re-read Scripture with an After 10 years as a lawyer The Ten Commandments of openness to its humour, as “the moonlighting as a standup, she left Comedy (Macon, GA: Smyth & Bible spans the gamut of our her practice and spent two years Helwys Press, 2019). Approach- human existence” (p. 46). on a solo trip around the world, able and brief at 120 pages, this Overall, this is a book designed including working with Mother book breaks the never/always to re-energize preachers who Teresa’s mission in Calcutta, dichotomy with abundant external have spent many years standing climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro, and resources (shared by QR codes), in pulpits. driving her Jeep Wrangler solo quotes, and try-this-at-home It hopes to inspire new from New York City to Alaska. exercises. preachers to find their unique Upon returning home, she Sparks knows her material: voice and style in an authentic entered Union Theological a former trial lawyer-turned- way that will help relate the Good Seminary in New York City, where standup comedian turned Baptist from Sparks’ experience. This News of God to the world that she earned a master of divinity Pastor, she has faced a wider is not intended as a comedic we’re living in. and wrote an honours thesis on variety of captive audiences handbook, but as a tool to assist Mostly, this book is an offering humour and religion. than most. The commonality in preachers in their preparation and and reminder that we, who are In May 2007 Susan was installed all those settings, she posits, is delivery of the good news. preaching, are privileged with as the 15th senior minister of the that a little joy goes a long way She offers suggestions from sharing the Gospel: that place historic Madison Avenue Baptist to conveying a message authenti- her previous careers that can of honour, granted to us by the Church in New York City. She cally. enhance a sermon’s delivery: people listening from the pews, was the first woman pastor in its Within the book, each “com- basics like getting to the point, should be approached with 170-year history and she remains mandment” serves as a pointer using movement, connecting with reverence and with joy. there to this day. (Y’all come visit!)

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The heads of the three schools of the Saskatoon Theological Union, the Rev. Dr. Iain Luke (principal, College of Emmanuel & St Chad), the Rev. Dr. William Harrison (president, Lutheran Theological Seminary) and Deacon Richard Manley-Tannis (principal, St Andrew’s College), happily announce that their schools will locate together in the St. Andrew’s College building in the summer of 2020. Photo by Glen Sorochuk Together and distinct: The future of the Saskatoon Theological Union By Glen Sorochuk Church of Canada) likely. libraries will increase prospect of sharing space, LTS director of communi- will occupy adjacent We envision greater in- access to the books, convinced that God’s cations and development portions of the current teraction among faculty, enabling students from mission is drawing us St. Andrew’s College staff, and students, both all STU schools to find into fresh partnership, SASKATOON — The building on College Drive formally and informally. volumes on a single set of and ready to discern how schools of the Saskatoon beside the hospital and Greater resource-sharing shelves. this new opportunity will Theological Union (STU) medical complex. will be possible. Together, Service and efficiency enable us to respond to are pleased to share the At present, Emmanuel we will be stronger and will also improve, with God’s call. joyful news that we will & St. Chad (ESC) and more efficient. the library director For further comment be locating together in Lutheran Theological The three library serving fewer locations or for inquiries, you are a single building on the Seminary (LTS) are in collections will be and, therefore, being welcome to contact Iain University of Saskatch- a large building owned physically unified in the more available to Luke at 306-975-1555 ewan campus, beginning by LTS, at the northwest SAC library area, while students. or [email protected]; in the summer of 2020. corner of the university remaining distinct in No decision has yet Richard Manley-Tannis The College of campus, at a distance the records. Currently, been made about the at 306-491-8083 or richard. Emmanuel & St. Chad from their St. Andrew’s we share a library future of the existing [email protected]; (Anglican Church of College (SAC) partner director, but the ESC and LTS buildings, which are Bill Harrison at 306-966- Canada); Lutheran and from academic SAC collections are in owned by LTS and located 7850 or president.lts@ Theological Seminary, portions of the campus. separate portions of the on land leased from the usask.ca; and president Saskatoon (Evangelical The move will enable SAC library while the University of Saskatch- of Emmanuel & St Chad’s Lutheran Church in ESC, LTS, and SAC to LTS collection is in the ewan. College Council, Nancy Canada); and St. co-operate more closely. LTS building. The college communi- Yee, at 306-261-4059 or Andrew’s College (United More shared classes are Combining our ties are excited by the [email protected].

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By the Rev. confidence of body than our Gospel- in Canada: peeking Marie-Louise anyone in need. witness? Ternier Long gone In this sobering moment behind the numbers are the days of history this is what ditor’s note: when nuns and Christian unity entails: By Davor 35 per cent of At the 2019 sisters were carrying burdens together Milicevic Millennials Ediocesan entrusted with (Gal. 6:2), bearing respon- Huron Church claim they have synod, resolution the education of sibility together, joining News no religion, as No. 5, “that the children. forces in seeking justice opposed to so Safe Church Policy Moreover, and healing for victims, In conversation called Silent as developed by allegations of confessing our sins with Sarah Generation (10 the Safe Church coverups and together before the cross Wilkins-Laflamme per cent) and Working Group be adopted” insufficient sympathy of Christ, seeking mercy (pictured), Boomers (10-15 was passed. Information for victims have been as together, God’s mercy and assistant professor per cent) in sessions and workshops on damaging in the public eye the world’s forgiveness, in the Department earlier decades. the new policy will begin in as the abuse itself. and showing ourselves of Sociology and The surge early 2020. The new Safe Church worthy of that forgiveness. Legal Studies at has huge conse- policy even requires The most recent the University of Waterloo. quences: The mood turned priests to take a second Anglican-Roman Catholic “If you are looking somber at an otherwise person along on pastoral Document Walking ast May at the at these trends in time, engaged and lively vestry visits and to keep meticu- Together on the Way annual Anglican when you see these Gen meeting. What had just lous records of such visits, considers us: “fellow LEditors Association X and Millennials going happened? Our wardens pilgrims journeying at conference in Winnipeg, through young adulthood finished reporting on the The world paints the summons of God’s Sarah Wilkins-Laflamme, or middle-aged adulthood, diocesan meeting that Word. … Walking together a researcher in sociology that is when you see that introduced the new Safe us with one means that, as travelling of religion and quantita- non-religion rate climb Church Policy to every brush: we all companions, we tend each tive methods, offered her and then it affects the parish. carry the guilt other’s wounds, and that audience a glimpse into numbers across the entire Insurance companies and shame. Isn’t we love one another in our religious dynamics of the population,” explains are pushing the churches woundedness” (para. 21). ever-growing population of Wilkins-Laflamme. to develop such policies it an ironic and Early on in his the unaffiliated in Canada. But what does having no not only to safeguard sobering fact that pontificate, Pope Francis, The unexpected revela- religion really mean? the vulnerable, but also the sin of abuse when referring to today’s tion that those who claim The rise in numbers of to minimize their own seems to have Christian martyrs, talked they have no religion — or so-called religious “nones” risk of bankruptcy in about an ecumenism of the religious “nones” as required learning more any potential lawsuit and greater power blood: “In some countries, Wilkins-Laflamme calls about the people in this payout. to reveal the they kill Christians for them — are not neces- group. This is what Sarah Our wardens expressed unity of Christ’s wearing a cross or having sarily unreligious at all has been doing for years. appreciation for the ecclesial body a Bible and before they kill necessitated additional As it turns out, the instructive presentation them they do not ask them information and led to this group is far from being and for the due diligence than our Gospel- whether they are Anglican, interview. homogenous. According of our diocese. But now, witness? Lutheran, Catholic or In general, the numbers to Wilkins-Laflamme, unbidden, a subtle chill Orthodox. Their blood is Wilkins-Laflamme roughly one-third of this blew into the gathering of mixed. To those who kill we offers should not come group are individuals who these committed Chris- lest an allegation arises are Christians” (Vatican as a surprise. What is are still working on their tians. years later. Insider, December 2013). valuable and somewhat own religious or spiritual “This policy, however Whether it happened To those who kill we surprising comes when we system, away from necessary, indicates how in our own tradition are Christians. To those start talking about trends organized religion. much we have lost,” one or not, in the shameful who have suffered abuse behind the numbers. This is what differenti- vestry member finally revelations of sexual abuse at the Church’s hands, we “In Canada right now ates them sharply from voiced. It was the elephant by clergy, of the church’s are all guilty Christians, it’s a quarter of population other “nones” — those who in the meeting; each failure to understand the having inflicted wounds of that says that they have could be seen as “core- person felt the truth of her devastating effect on its profound betrayal. no religion. If you just none religious” (and who words in his or her heart. victims, and of its failure Can we be trusted look at young adults, it’s have scientific worldviews) Trust had been killed. to protect the vulnerable, anew? Are our efforts even higher — one-third and those who are not Trust has been killed the world sees us as one towards healing and of them claim to have willing to put their time that the Christian family Body. justice sincere? Is our plea no religion,” says the and effort into the question can live up to the calling In Canada, the ad- for mercy accompanied by researcher from the of spirituality. of their Lord, trust that ditional blight of abusive penance and conversion? University of Waterloo, “We are trying to wherever Christians move treatment of Aboriginal The jury is still out. and immediately warns develop tools to research and relate can be guaran- children in residential In the meantime, the that the numbers have this area a bit more. We teed to be a safe place of schools has affected the Safe Church Policy is an been on the rise for the want to stop measuring respect and caring. credibility of all churches expression of the penance last few decades. what they are not and Despite our denomina- simply by association. the world is requiring of “There was a big surge instead try to measure tional squabbles, the unity When we claim that it us. of people who said that what they are,” says of the Body of Christ is wasn’t our church that If we cherish any they have no religion in Wilkins-Laflamme. now painfully and acutely committed the offence, our hope of regaining public the ’80s, ’90s and early This may indicate that felt across the ecclesial hypocrisy should turn our trust and even of our 2000s — this is when Gen- decline in numbers of divides. No church has cheeks red from embar- redemption in Christ, we eration X and Millennials people who see themselves been spared the world’s rassment and shame. would do well to engage came on to the scene,” says as religious does not scrutiny and outrage. Remember that, by such seriously and do our Wilkins-Laflamme. imply the disappearance Yes, trust has been the grace of God, go we. utmost to work out its “Prior to that, the of all things religious and killed. Long gone are the Besides, don’t we aspire to pastoral implications. proportion of young spiritual. days when churches had Christian unity? Not just for the sake people — the people in It also raises the open doors through which The world paints us of appeasing insurance their late teen years — question of whether anyone in need of quiet with one brush: we all companies, but to fulfill who would say that they religion is truly declining, could enter and spend safe carry the guilt and shame. our moral obligations to have no religion or have or simply changing and time alone with God to Isn’t it an ironic and the Body of Christ and to no religious affiliation becoming more individu- pray. sobering fact that the sin the world, and to restore would be the same as their alistic. Long gone are the days of abuse seems to have the loving face of the parents’ generation.” “We live in a society when a priest or pastor greater power to reveal the Saviour in our actions and According to Wilkins- where there are a lot of enjoyed the unquestioning unity of Christ’s ecclesial decisions. Laflamme’s survey, about Continued on page 7 February 2020 The Saskatchewan Anglican 7 Building our future with God St. Cuthbert's Archdeaconry members meet and plan

By Joanne Shurvin- income, industry, post- in the church, with whom, Martin, with files from secondary education and why. Their inspiring the Communications level, and the percentage answers were then posted, and Engagement of people identifying as anonymously, on the wall Working Group Aboriginal in areas across for all to see. the archdeaconry. Small table groups REGINA — Work and On Nov. 30, 2019, about provided responses to prayer continues as the 50 people, who all had numerous questions. This people of the St. Cuthbert’s participated in the Trios was followed by large Archdeaconry discern group conversations, group conversations. The their future together. The gathered for a vision day. large groups specifically archdeaconry encom- Participants were discussed the next steps passes the seven parishes welcomed with a forward for the archdea- in the city of Regina, plus message from Bishop Rob conry. Lumsden and Pense. Hardwick, who concluded, Based on the individual Wardens from five of “The customs and tradi- table feedback, there was the city parishes met twice tions that we have always also conversation in December to talk about had, like our buildings, on where there was a possible merger and are like warm comfort consensus, areas of broad “rebirth.” Based on the blankets around us for agreement, significant outcome of those conversa- sure, but do they help or minority concerns, and tions, recommendations hinder our call to be salt what received little will now be developed. and light in a community? support. These were then shared “Do they help or hinder Highlights from the with the Wardens/Interim Dean Mike Sinclair records points of agreement at the a call to seek out the lost, large group discussions and Incumbents Group at Vision Day. Photo by Rev. Gene Packwood the lonely, the poor and the were recorded on flipchart a meeting on Jan. 8, before stranger? And to evan- paper and posted. Partici- they went to the bishop gelize, disciple and grow pants then indicated which and diocesan council on tions were at, what God October and November the church? That is the points would move them Jan. 25. was calling them to do, 2019. challenge for you today. No closer to what they had This stage of the process determine if they were More than 80 lay and pressure!” imagined for the church in will be completed in early ready and, if so, ready for clergy St. Cuthbert’s Various individual the future. February, in time for what? Archdeaconry members and group activities took The Growth, Vision information to be shared The most recent participated in the Trio place during the day, and Mission Working and discussed at the development was reported conversations to pray, interspersed with prayer, Group will now synthesize parishes’ annual general in a letter sent to everyone reflect and discuss the Bible readings, and reflec- the feedback from the meetings in February. on parish rolls in the following six themes: tive song. Trios group and vision The process began archdeaconry. The letter Connecting People, Ex- First individuals were day conversations. This about two years ago, and reported on the two periencing God, Growing asked to imagine them- information will be used to has involved ongoing gatherings held at the end Faith, Discerning our Call, selves at their current age develop a vision for the St. meetings with wardens of November 2019. Equipping Ministries, and but 10 years into the future Cuthbert’s Archdeaconry and clergy, as well as town About 60 people Reaching Out. and describe what the as well as recommenda- hall-type meetings in each attended the first session, Alvin Yau from All church they are part of is tions to Bishop Rob of the parishes and for the on Nov. 29, 2019, when Saints gave a presenta- like, what they are doing Hardwick in January. entire archdeaconry. Bill Stahl from St. Paul’s tion on demographics, Throughout October Cathedral provided an using the most recent and November 2019 Bishop overview of the analysis Canadian census (2016). He Rob Hardwick met with of feedback from the Trios showed maps displaying ... Having no religion the vestries of all eight conversations where six information on median parishes to listen and see themes were discussed age, common languages Continued from page 6 case — with “no religion,” where their congrega- over a six-week period in spoken, median household options available when If it happens, it is it comes to spirituality. usually with younger We are not anymore in people and not because that ‘sweet spot’ in they went to church Canadian history initially for a strong between the mid-19th and spiritual need, but because mid-20th century when their friends were inviting organized religion was them to go: “Instead of more popular for a big evangelizing, let’s try with chunk of population demographic support.” and when the church was at the centre of a “None of the Above” community,” says Wilkins- In March, Sarah Laflamme. Wilkins-Laflamme's Sarah’s research also book None of the Above: includes evaluating the Non-religious Identity experience of different in the US and Canada, church groups that have co-authored with Joel been trying, with more Thiessen, professor of or less success, to attract Sociology at Ambrose this “spiritually inclined” University in Calgary, will sub-group of the religious be released. “nones.” The book examines “Switching does not the nearly one-quarter of happen a whole lot,” American and Canadian warns Wilkins-Laflamme, adults who say they have adding that 63 per cent of no religion, including who young adults in Canada they are, where they are stay with the religion they and why this population were raised in, or in this has grown. 8 The Saskatchewan Anglican February 2020 Celebrating the birth of Christ with lessons and carols

By Mary Brown

PRINCE ALBERT — Twas the season of lessons and carols. I attended three different services of lessons and carols in mid-December. The first service was in St. Andrew’s Church in Shellbrook on Dec. 8 at 11 a.m. They used to have them on a Friday evening with many townspeople attending the service. Over the years it seemed every Friday night in December was double or triple booked with events happening in town. So, they decided to combine the reading of the Christmas story with a Morning Prayer service out of the Book of Alterna- tive Services. The service began with an opening prayer and the lighting of the Advent wreath. There were five readings beginning with Isaiah 7:14 and 9, followed by a hymn and Luke 1:26-38. David Palm then played a solo of Ave Maria on his violin. John Hareuther, Mary Widger, Julie Ann Reed, Rev. Reed and Colleen Code sing carols during an Advent After the next three service. All pictures by Mary Brown readings and hymns there were closing prayers and the litany, followed by the Lord’s Prayer and two collects. Everyone was later invited to a lovely potluck lunch. The next service, In the Bleak Midwinter: Lessons and Carols, was on Dec. 8 at 7 p.m. in St. David’s Church in Prince Albert. In this service there were nine readings starting with the first four readings out of the Old Testament. In the next four readings the text was similar to what was read that morning at St. Andrew’s. The ninth lesson was from John 1:1-14. In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God and the Word was God. … the Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us … . What a wonderful ending to a night of hymns praising Jesus. In his sermon Rev. Reed wondered aloud if anyone in those times really un- David Palm performs Ava Maria on his violin. The service bulletin from St. Alban's Cathedral. derstood what was taking place. How important it was for mankind as Mary more than sympathetic to you there on that Christmas service but they definitely a Sunday you needed an ponders in her heart. our sufferings. Night. stayed for the lunch. incentive, and they are No other religion It is always hearten- We sung all the other St. David’s has been famous for their spectacu- makes this claim that God ing for a choir lead the hymns such as What Child doing an evening lessons lar Advent reception. became a man. God has singing. The choir sang is This, Joy to the World, and carols for the past 20 On Dec. 15 at 7 p.m. St. given humanity incredible Drummer Boy, Tell the and O Come, O Come years. They decided that Alban’s Cathedral held its dignity ensuring the truth News, and Be Born in Us. Emmanuel. The people in order to get people to lessons and carols. of Christmas that God is Colleen Code sang Were may have come for the come to church twice on Continued on page 9 February 2020 The Saskatchewan Anglican 9 On Christian discipleship

By Rev. Dr. to me in my own Trish McCarthy context. I began to Co-ordinator, wonder what God School of Dis- was asking me, cipleship, Diocese personally, to do. of Saskatoon Early on in that year, I spent four hat do days at a retreat you plan centre on the out- Wto do in skirts of Toronto 2020? Do you have and consulted 20/20 vision? As with a spiritual I write this piece on the director daily. edge of a new year, I have My retreat guide sug- just finished talking with gested I take the passages one of my sisters. of Scripture including We have been chatting Matthew 4 and 8, and John about our personal goals 21, where Jesus called His and hopes for the new year disciples. I reflected on my and how some concerns new ministry in light of Visitors at St. David Anglican Church grab some desserts after the Advent lessons take precedence over oth- these biblical accounts. and carols service. Photo by Mary Brown ers in looking forward. I also spent time reflect- One of my goals for 2020 is ing on God’s call to Samuel to walk closely with others in 1 Samuel 2:11. The whole ... Lessons and carols services on a path of discipleship. retreat was an amazing I have been recalling my experience! I filled one Continued from page 8 of Mary pure and lowly. canticle used for special early years of being dis- notebook after another Its service began with The fourth lesson occasions. There was no cipled and the experiences with how I felt God was hymn 63 Hark! A herald Matthew 1:18-25 is where sermon or lunch, which that left a deep impres- working through me in voice is Sounding, from the Joseph is told of Mary’s is OK since you go home sion on me. In my 20s, you caring for people. blue Hymn Book. condition and agrees to with the story and songs in see, I spent a year living In considering Jesus’ There are so many marry her, as she will your mind. in community and work- call to His disciples, I be- Advent and Christmas have a son Jesus who will Even though I attended ing creatively in a parish gan to feel God’s call to me hymns that I have never save His people from their three different services of doing various Christian as I worked to share the heard. You recognize the sins, paired with hymn 65 lessons and carols, each education and community Good News of Jesus Christ old favourites such as O Hark the Glad Sound, the one was totally different building events. and to care for others. Come, O Come Emmanuel, Saviour comes. from the others. Since I did There were three of us It was in those days that Away in a Manger and Then comes the fifth not recognize most of the recent university gradu- God’s call to me became the First Nowell. The first lesson from Luke 2:1-7 the hymns sung at St. Alban’s, ates working and praying real. During that one year lesson was Isaiah 9:2-7 and actual birth of Jesus in I compared the reading together with the priest of commitment to ministry hymn 93. the stable, with hymn 734 and corresponding hymns and caring for a large con- and intentional prayer, I This reading is about Away in a Manger. Sixth more closely. gregation as well as doing was coming to know God the people who walked lesson was Luke 2:8-20, the These hymns were some outreach. Through in a more intimate way. in darkness having seen shepherds visit Jesus, with certainly not randomly daily devotions in our I could feel God’s guid- a great light. The hymn hymn 747 Shepherds in the chosen as I expect they small diverse group, God ance and correction as begins the people that in Field Abiding. weren’t at the other was touching me deeply as I made choices for the darkness sat, a glorious Ending with the seventh services, either. All we prayed Morning and future. That was when I light have seen. lesson — Matthew 2:1-12, these churches are in the Evening Prayer. decided to meet monthly The second lesson visitors from the East — Diocese of Saskatchewan Supported in prayer with a spiritual director. Isaiah 7:10-14 introduces paired with hymn 750 The and each one was unique in this small group, I Thankfully I was blessed Emmanuel and hymn 62 O First Nowell, by the light of in its own way. sensed God speaking to with a guide who affirmed Come O Come Emmanuel. that same star three wise I expect if one visited me personally and directly and challenged me about The third lesson was men came from country the other churches in the about some of my personal the direction I was going Luke 1:26-38 — the birth far. diocese, not one of them growing edges. It was like and ministries I was doing. of Jesus is announced to The service ended would be identical to the words on the pages of As I studied theology, Mary with hymn 807 Sing with Surge, Illuminare, a another. Scripture came alive for I was challenged to think me as God was speaking to outside of my Sunday me in the moment. school training and to D I O C E S E I keenly remember the see the wider picture of first time this happened: how God has been work- O F S A S K A T C H E W A N my face was flushed and ing in the world in new my heart beat faster. I re- ways, with new people, alized that God was using transforming the Church my reflection on Scripture and changing the world Cathedral hosts classical concert to shape and change me for through the Church. my future ministry. As Jesus sent out His I came to understand disciples to share the Good that to follow Jesus is not News, they had some excit- St. Alban's Cathedral in Prince Albert will host its third in a series just learning about God ing as well as discouraging of musical concerts on Sunday, March 1 at 7:30 p.m. Classically and being open to God, but experiences. In one in- trained soprano Megan Fournier-Mewis will present a variety of it is also about allowing stance, the disciples asked songs accompanied by piano and guitar. Admission is by donation God to change and trans- Jesus why their prayers form us, and our attitudes had no effect (Mark 9: at the door, with all proceeds going to support youth music ventures and perspectives. 28), Jesus told them that in Prince Albert and area, including Firebird North Sistema Music I made a shift from certain things can only be Project, and Voices of the North. being warmed by a sweet done with prayer. Ongoing biblical story to wonder- engagement with God in ing how God was speaking Continued on page 10 10 The Saskatchewan Anglican February 2020 ... On Christian Ordinations held discipleship

Continued from page 9 in Sutherland prayer, even with short, arrow prayers, helps us By the Rev. Peter Coolen Iain Luke, principal of the as humans to be open to College of Emmanuel and God’s transforming love SASKATOON — The St. Chad (where Rosemary and grace in our own lives evening of Dec. 1, 2019, recently completed her and in the lives of those a service of ordination master of divinity degree). with whom we minister. was held at St. Matthew’s, Following the service of With prayer, we leave our- Sutherland for the ordina- ordination, a time of fel- selves open to God work- tion of the Rev. Karen lowship accompanied tea, ing in situations in ways Walter as a priest and coffee and dainties was we cannot do alone. With- Rosemary Matthews as provided in the adjoining out prayer, we stand on a a deacon in the Anglican parish hall allowing those slippery slope of spiritual Church of Canada. present to take the time to emptiness. Despite the cold weather personally congratulate Over the last 28 years the church was crowded Karen and Rosemary. in ordained ministry, I and the atmosphere warm have been blessed with a and excitedly expectant. few colleagues who have For the service, the journeyed with me in gen- Right Rev. Chris Harper, tly challenging as well as bishop of the Diocese of supportive ways. Saskatoon, was celebrant, I believe that my reflec- while the homily was tion on Scripture, using provided by the Rev. reason to sift through Canon Alex Parsons, experience and my en- Following the service of ordination held at St. incumbent at St. Matthews gagement in tradition as Matthew’s, Sutherland on Dec. 1, 2019, the Rev. Karen (and where Karen has in common worship have Walter, Bishop Chris Harper and the Rev. Rosemary been serving as a deacon); all evolved my walk with Matthews pose for a picture together. and with music for the Jesus. Photo by Rev. Peter Coolen service led by the Rev. Dr. I can now see that my spirit is most alive and joyful when: I allow God to work on me in prayer and share the Good News of Jesus Christ while working to build the kingdom of God here on Earth. What are your plans for this year? What are your priorities? Consider how God is calling you today. If any of the ideas above spark some thought, spend some ponderous time with your parish priest or contact me so that we can begin a journey together at Rev. Dr. Trish McCarthy, [email protected], or 306-370-8378.

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By the Rev. Dr. majority indig- approaches, these local called to be leaders in college, got their degree, Iain Luke enous popula- initiatives have a wide their local settings, in and were sent out to be Principal, College tion, schools like range of structures and unexpected ways. ordained in any parish of Emmanuel & St. Arthur Turner, resources. Some have a set From there it passes where their skills and Chad William Winter curriculum and faculty to diocesan officers, who outlook might be a good fit. or Henry Budd teaching courses each scramble to find ways to Now, it is the context ver the create opportu- year. provide for discipleship that determines how next few nities to learn Others rely on practical and leadership develop- a person is called into Omonths, in indigenous exercises and local ment, outside the institu- ministry and how they are I want to share languages, mentoring. tional models of the past to be trained. with you one of and within the Many of the schools few generations. Clergy and lay leaders the most exciting culture and struggle with funding, The surprises continue, still need a lot of the same things going on at the spirituality of the people of but none of them lack for as diocesan communities skills and knowledge base, College of Emmanuel & St the land. willing participants who discover they have more but they also need to make Chad. Other dioceses have want to offer their gifts in resources than they sense of what they are Besides our on-campus taken up the challenge of service to God’s church. realize: elders, lay leaders, learning, in relation to the collaboration with other discerning and training Each time I’ve gathered staff and parish clergy place where they are going theological and faith-based locally-affirmed deacons with representatives of who can share their to practise. colleges, we have also and priests, to serve in these programs, there has wisdom and expertise. Far from simplifying opened a much wider net their home communities. been an electricity in the The WECAN confer- what new leaders need, of partnership, with local This model acknowl- room. On a purely human ences are another link in that attention to context ministry training schools edges that paid clergy level, that’s understand- the creative chain. When adds a whole new layer. across Western Canada. positions are not an option able. dioceses come together It also adds a huge I hinted at this partner- in some small or remote People who work and see the same patterns strength to the church’s ship in previous columns, parishes, while celebrating in isolated and under- playing out in many ministry. and you may have seen it how God is still calling resourced environments different contexts, we do When disciples are reported in coverage of people in those communi- can find the work lonely our own discerning. aware of and committed to conferences held in each of ties to be the church where and discouraging. We try to piece together their setting and environ- the past three years. they are. But when you come what God is up to, and how ment, we are far more The conferences bring Elsewhere, there are together with others who to organize the resources effective at sharing the together leaders in local schools of discipleship, are doing the same kind of the wider church to Good News and serving training across the which focus first on of work, both morale equip local ministry. This our neighbours with love. provinces of Rupert’s Land building up all the and creativity improve includes the resources of Over the next few and BC/Yukon, under members of the church dramatically. our college. columns, I will try to the banner of WECAN, in their vocation and The creativity in You can see how this share something of the Western Educational ministry. evidence, though, points pattern is a major shift what this new model of Collaborative Anglican When communities beyond the merely human. from the 20th century ministry means for our Network. of disciples are aware of We are convinced that God model of ministry college’s programs, and Almost all the western God’s call, they always is up to something in the preparation. In our recent how our partnership with dioceses have some form seem to summon into church, rebuilding it from past, the structures and diocesan schools can call of ministry training service the same kinds of the ground up. standards of theological the whole church to focus program, although there leaders: apostles, prophets, The process starts with study were the same on what it means to live is a great deal of variety evangelists, pastors and people who are determined across the whole church, our mission, in the unique among them. teachers, and so on. to be the church where in theory at least. circumstances of each and In places with a Along with their varied they are, especially those Students went away to every place. 'Wine, women and wisdom' event held at All Saints, Saskatoon

By Marion G. Pope

SASKATOON — Close to 20 women and friends of All Saints Anglican Church, Saskatoon put Christmas preparations aside and celebrated their first-ever Wine! Women! and Wisdom! event in God’s presence on Dec. 6. The three-some titled Socks as gifts were exchanged during the women's event appeared to have event. Several pairs were later re-gifted to Interval its mandate filled. Mulled House and the Open Door Society. wine, savouries and des- Photos by Marion Pope serts helped meet culinary Marion Pope and the reverends Emily Carr and Rose- expectations. Women the evening, drew atten- candle of hope; Shirley mary Matthews mug for the camera after the women's visiting with one another tion to the word wisdom. Haines then read Ann event at All Saints, Saskatoon. helped create laughter and She quoted Socrates Weems’ Advent poem, “In friendships. Wisdom fil- as saying, “The only true Search of our Kneeling darkness, that there is closed with eloquent words tered down through read- wisdom is in knowing you Places,” which challenged brokenness in us, and in from a retirement home ings, sharing and singing. know nothing,” and then us to use our senses to see, the world around us.” newsletter that speaks vol- Rosemary Matthews, James 3:17 as saying, “But to listen and to ponder She challenged us “to umes of how seniors every- having just been ordained the wisdom that comes in our hearts “the Gift of look with hope to all that where should be treated. to the diaconate on Dec. from heaven is first of all Gifts.” the light that the Christ Through the “The Vir- 1, was recognized as the pure; then peace-loving, Carr helped us differ- Child is going to bring gin’s Slumber Song,” Vivian “Rev.” Rosemary Mat- considerate, submissive, entiate between Advent into our lives, and into the Descharme shared Mary’s thews and the Rev. Emily full of mercy and good fruit, and Christmas, saying, whole world.” joy while embracing the Carr was recognized as impartial and sincere.” “Where Christmas is all Susan Woolfe, in her in- Christ child in her life. All Saints’ newest honor- The evening officially light and joy, Advent is the vocation, spoke with heart Everyone exchanged ary assistant as of Nov. 1. opened with Pat Melny- experience of acknowledg- about the joy and dignity small previously loved gift Marion Pope, hostess for chuk lighting the Advent ing that our world lies in of aging. Yes, the joy! She Continued on page 12 12 The Saskatchewan Anglican February 2020 James Settee College signs agreement with Vancouver school

By Mary Brown

PRINCE ALBERT — The Indigenous Council had its first meeting on Dec. 6 and 7, 2019 at the synod office in Prince Albert. The members of the council include, Rev. Sam Halkett, Harvey Whitefish, Priscilla Joseph, Elder, Rev. Wilfred Sanderson, Elder, Rev. Richard Custer, Canon Park Buck, Russell Ahenakew, Sheila Chaboyer, and Elaine Bear. Minutes of the indigenous clergy meeting from Oct. 18, 2019 were read. Items of interest were discussed, with dates for the next James Settee College set. Discussions on the New members of the Indigenous Council who were elected at the General Assembly held last June attended the ACIP, Anglican Council December meeting. They are Harry Halkett, Ernest Sauve, Rhonda Sanderson, Barb Sauve and Edna Mirasty. of Indigenous People, and Photo by Mary Brown AIN, Anglican Indigenous Network, were held. College and the presenta- financing that includes We look forward to the St. Alban’s Cathedral for Theresa Halkett is our tion of a memorandum of James Settee College next three years of this years. representative on ACIP. understanding. financing, tuition funding, new momentum. Between them they The clergy brought up The memorandum was fiscal agreements as New members of the have six children and six items of concern for them drawn up for James Settee required, and minor and Indigenous Council grandchildren. in their communities. College and Vancouver major capital. who were elected at the Rhonda Sanderson, There is a need for more School of Theology. Members of the council General Assembly held between Ernest and ordained ministers in the The document commits were in agreement that a last June also attended the Barb, is a member of St. communities. Some names the parties to organize a Cree discernment weekend December meeting. Stephen’s Church, in were put forward for working relationship for should be held this year They are Harry Halkett, James Smith Reserve. She approval. the benefit of the Anglican to determine whether the Ernest Sauve, Rhonda has been a warden and Besides approval from indigenous ministry. proposed candidates are Sanderson, Barb Sauve acts as secretary for the the bishop, the communi- It outlines agreements ready for ordination. and Edna Mirasty. vestry. ties where a candidate is concerning how students The weekend is similar Harry has been a lay She and her husband from are asked to voice may participate in the to an ACPO weekend held reader at St. Joseph’s have 10 kids and 16 grand- any concerns or endorse- James Settee College once a year for potential Church in Montreal Lake children. ments they have about the program of studies and clergy who are interested for five years and before Edna Mirasty is a potential ordinand. the Vancouver School in being ordained. that was always involved long-time lay reader, Items on the agenda for of Theology’s master of With this new member- in the church. warden and vestry Dec. 7 included reports divinity by extension. ship in the Indigenous He and his wife had six member of All Saints from Bishop Michael The agreement would Council, there is an children, with 32 grand- Parish in LaRonge. She Hawkins and Bishop establish a process and eagerness and readiness children. is also an accomplished Adam Halkett, plus a a task team to examine, to move forward with Ernest and Barb Sauve student of the James Settee report on the James Settee identify and secure the structure and leadership. have been members of College. ... Women's event AN ALLEGORICAL PORTRAIT OF LOUIS, THE SUN KING Continued from pg 11 items from home wrapped in new pairs of socks. Through the reading of the Left-Right Saturday, February 22, 2020 family story, Margaret Hen- Christ Church Anglican ton had sock gifts furiously 515 28th St W (28th and Ave E North) hurtling back and forth un- Saskatoon til finally the last sock found A Banquet with Music a home. Women willingly modelled their new socks Evoking the French Baroque of Versailles and did a quick show-and- in the late 17th and early 18th Centuries tell of their surprise re-gift Featuring Renée de Moissac (harpsichord, organ), Ecumenia (Saskatoon’s ecumenical choir), Graylore Lutes, and friends. items. (There was no coal (Details are subject to change) found in any stocking!) By evening’s end sev- Guests will be invited (but are not compelled) to appear in French Baroque (c. 1650 - 1700) Costume. eral pairs of socks had been Tentative Schedule: For more information, please contact: further re-gifted to Interval Cathy: (306) 321-6695 6:00 pm Dinner House and the Open-Door 7:30 pm Concert [email protected] 9:00 pm Dessert Course Society through All Saints’ Church: (306) 242-0165 [email protected] Christmas outreach project. The evening concluded with a closing prayer everyone holding candles singing “Let There be Peace on Earth.”