ALGOMA ANGLICAN November 2018 Official Voice of the – A section of the Anglican Journal Vol. 61 – No. 9 Inside Algoma

Gathering brings together those in youth minstry Johanna Kritolitis, Deanery- Facilitator for Temiskaming was one of a number of those working in youth minitry who attended Stronger Together held in Paris, . See p. 4

LOOKS LIKE SHOWERS: What happens when Bishop and Rev. Canon Bob Elkin disagree? Some- body ends up all wet. As part of our annual appeal, you get to decide.

Waves are about to be made in Gathering Table comes to life in Thunder Bay The coming together of St. the Diocese of Algoma John the Evangelist and St. Luke’s, marks the beginning By the Rev. Canon Bob Elkin tween you and the outhouse” she a Friday night lately but I had my And so it was arranged. of the Gathering Table, a new I was shooting the breeze with replied, “But I know that Algoma opening and I pounced! “I chal- If $7,000.00 or less is raised I ministry in Thunder Bay. Bishop Anne Germond recently would respond even more gener- lenge you to a duel!” I cried. “An- soak the Bishop. If $10,000.00 or when we got talking about how ously to the right appeal.” I mulled glican’s may not gamble but there more is achieved I go under the See p. 8 stuff gets funded around the dio- over her comment about me and is nothing that says they can’t duel bucket. If it’s in between the one cese and especially how the Al- the outhouse and feeling a chal- as anybody who’s ever attended closest to what they said douses Next deadline goma Anglican raises money. I lenging response was required an annual vestry meeting knows. the other. The gauntlet has been The deadline for the next modestly made sure she knew I retorted: “Would you care to I say, “with luck they might raise thrown, and the arrangements are issue of The Algoma Anglican is that last year when a photo of make a small wager about that $7,000.00 again this year. What do made. Now it’s up to you Algo- Thursday, November 1. Send items to: me reading the paper outside of Bishop?” She gave me one of you say?” ma! Are you the generous but not Mail or courier: a biffy appeared on page one of those smiles usually reserved for Our bishop is no coward! over the top crowd that I believe P.O. Box 221 the fund raising issue the response idiotic internet pictures of kittens “$10,000.00” she said without you to be or will you blow the lid 1148 Hwy 141 was excellent and over $7,000.00 stuck in paper bags and shaking hesitation “and my choice of off, redeem the bishop and get me Rosseau P0C 1J0 was donated. “People probably re- her head replied: “Anglicans don’t weapons. Ice water buckets over drenched. Your choice, but I’m not E-mail: sponded well because they could gamble, Fr. Bob!” Obviously she the head! Winner pours it over the worried; yet! [email protected] see the obvious connection be- hasn’t been in the local casino on looser. Prepare to get wet Elkin!” Algoma participates in Shingwauk gathering hosted an important gathering this Shingwauk Indian Residential With a donation of $10,400, er, presided at the Sunday morn- Annual event allows summer fostering healing, shar- School, which is presently the the Diocese of Algoma provided ing chapel liturgy, which was ing, learning, and reconciliation. home of Algoma University and a quarter of the funds required for followed by a ceremony in the for healing and People from across the province Shingwauk Kinoomaage Gamig the conference. Individuals from Shingwauk cemetery. and beyond converged at Baawat- (Shingwauk University), the Au- the Synod office and local congre- A major highlight of the week- reconciliation ing/Sault Ste. Marie, in Robinson- gust 3 to 5 conference explored gations were among the attendees end took place immediately prior By the Rev. Dr. Jay Koyle Huron Treaty (1850) territory, on the theme “The Government at plenary and small group ses- to the conference. The official The Children of Shingwauk the traditional land of the Anish- Apology and the Indian Residen- sions. Bishop Anne Germond and launch of “Reclaiming Shingwauk Alumni Association (CSAA) naabeg. tial Schools Settlement Agree- Lana Grawbarger, Lay Incumbent Hall” unveiled the first major, Held at the original site of the ment: Then and Now”. of St. John’s Church, Garden Riv- See Diocese – p. 7 Algoma Anglican, November 2018 (2) November book review By Charlotte Haldenby and security that we take for Some of us have met with granted here. Now we fully under- refugees over the past few years stand what our refugees may have in so many ways: helping to come through. furnish places to stay, driving Another interesting book, for groceries or appointments, especially for crafty people is coaching them in English, or try- The Dressmaker of Khair Khana, ing to explain legal, medical and by Gayle Tzemach Lemmon. It educational papers even some of is the story of a family in Kabul us don’t quite understand. They’re under the Taliban. The father has coming along. The mother of the to leave as he served in the army family I frequently visit told me of the previous government. The recently that her family loves family stays on, mainly girls with NEW METROPOLITAN: Pictured from left are Most Rev. Fred Hiltz, Primate of the Canada, even though it’s getting just two boys. The two older girls Anglican Church of Canada, the new elected Metropolitan of the Ecclesiastical Province cold again, and that windstorm have their certificates to teach of Ontario, Rt. Rev. Anne Germond, and Archbishop , Bishop of Toronto on Friday was so scary. But her school, but that can’t happen now. and present Metropolitan. husband is working, she’s taking In fact, under government orders classes, the toddler is in day-care, all women must stay in the home the kids are in school and the at all times, unless they are fully oldest two in special English as a clothed in chadri, only eyes vis- Bishop Germond elected Second Language (ESL) classes at ible, and accompanied by a male, one of our high schools. even a little brother. I have always hesitated to ask Kalima, despite her new certifi- what their life was like back home cate, now must learn dress-mak- Metropolitan of Ontario in Syria, for fear the memory ing, and her older sister teaches would be so painful. But Winnie her beading and embroidery. She By now, many of you have heard at the end of 2018. The Metro- am grateful for his love every day. Yeung, an ESL teacher in Edmon- goes with her brother to the shop- the news that our Bishop was politan is the Senior Bishop of the Our children, Caitlin and Richard, ton asked her students to tell her ping district with her first beauti- elected at the recent convocation of Province and the President of the are now young adults living away their life stories, and Abu Bakr al ful dress, and quietly persuades Provincial Synod, October 9-12, to Provincial Synod and the Provin- from home and this makes it some- Zabeeah a fifteen-year-old who the dress shop owners to take her serve as Ontario’s new Metropoli- cial House of Bishops, and Chair what easier. has been here three years now was work, when there are no others tan. She was installed to this office of Provincial Council. The Metro- Some of you have asked ques- so glad as he wanted Canadians in the store. Soon her younger during the Synod at Christ Church politan presides at the election of tions about what this means for to know what his family had gone sisters, their friends and the Cathedral, Ottawa, Primate Fred all bishops in the Province and at Algoma and how it will work with through. Together, with his story neighbourhood girls are all quietly Hiltz served as preacher. She will the consecration services of those me being the Bishop of our neigh- and talks with his parents and coming over to their house to be now be styled as The Most Rev. duly elected. The Metropolitan au- bouring Diocese of Moosonee. I checking details from newspa- trained in sewing, and Kalima Anne Germond, Archbishop of Al- tomatically becomes the Bishop of will continue with all of my duties per archives, they have written takes the work to town weekly, goma and Metropolitan of Ontario. the Diocese of Moosonee, too. and responsibilities as usual in the Homes: A Refugee Story. with her brother, of course. One The proper ways to address her are Before the election, delegates Diocese of Algoma, including pa- First they lived in Iraq, but of the girls has a relative on the ‘Archbishop Anne’, ‘Archbishop prayed that God would guide our rochial visits and the usual meet- they had to keep their Shi’a faith police force who alerts them to Germond’, or ‘Your Grace’. The minds, “that we might receive a ings that are held in the course undercover as the Sunnis gained danger, appreciating that his girl following is her letter to the Dio- faithful servant who will care for of a year. Moosonee Diocese is power. When it became too dan- is doing so well. At the end of the cese about her new ministry: your people and support us in our constituted in such a way that an gerous they moved over to Syria, book in 2011, the Taliban have Dear People of God in Algoma, ministries.” (BAS pg. 676) We en- Administrator, Archdeacon Larry and also applied for refugee status moved on to other areas. Things Something very unexpected hap- tered into the election in a spirit of Armstrong, handles the everyday at the UN office in Damascus. are almost back to normal, but pened at Provincial Synod in Otta- prayer, trusting that God would act administration. There is an As- Their chosen city of Homes also now in 2018 the Taliban are back wa on the morning of October 10. in our midst. Canon 11 of Provin- sistant Bishop, Tom Corston, who became dangerous. The whole full force. I was chosen to serve as the new cial Synod provides that “only the travels extensively in Moosonee family had to have individual pa- It is so hard to imagine being Metropolitan for the Ecclesiastical Diocesan Bishops of the Province and does most of the episcopal pers. When he wanted to visit his confined to your home, having to Province of Ontario. shall be eligible for election to the functions like Confirmations and cousins or friends he had to figure support yourself by what you can Two years ago I was elected office of Metropolitan.” All of the Ordinations. When Archbishop out the way through lanes and al- do within those four walls, not Bishop of Algoma. Since then I’ve eligible Bishops in the Provincial Johnson was Bishop of Moosonee leys, where he wouldn’t been seen being in touch with the outside had the joy of meeting and spend- House of Bishops were on the bal- he spent some time there getting by police or the army. Imagine his world. These girls survive how- ing time with you, worshipping lot. to know the diocese and chairing father’s panic when he finds Abu’s ever. As we read either of these with you, and sharing in moments When the count from the first meetings of Executive Council papers at home and knows he’s books our natural first reaction of great joy and sometimes great ballot came in, I had been elected twice a year, participating in Or- over at his cousin’s. The family is “How can people live with struggle or sorrow. My world has as the new Metropolitan for On- dinations and Confirmations as he tries to keep their faith and attend this happening? I don’t know if I increased through travels around tario. This development was not was able. I will be in conversation mosque weekly, but one day there could.” our beautiful diocese, and I have something I even considered, as with these three men so we can is a taxi close to the door that ex- Hopefully, close on that, comes come to appreciate even more the there are many far more capable work on how to make things work plodes just as they are coming out the realisation that we have op- wonderful diversity that is Algoma and senior bishops than me in the well for Moosonee and Algoma. of worship. Granny doesn’t want portunities to help the people – not just geographically but also ‘House’ who are more worthy of You might be interested to know to leave home, and it is only when going through these events. We in terms of its people. the position than I am. I count each that two former Bishops of Algo- she dies after a similar attack, that can support refugees as they come I am in awe of the ways in which of them as mentors and friends, ma have been Archbishops for the they feel they can accept their here, and realize how their world you live into your baptismal call- and there is a great sense of colle- Province of Ontario – Archbishop refugee papers and eventually has changed. We can support ings and serve Christ with such giality among us that I know this (1915 – 1926) come to Canada. the PWRDF working in refugee faith and conviction. I love watch- will continue in the coming years. and Archbishop William Wright This is so brief, but in almost camps in Africa and other projects ing the growth arising from the I am humbled by the honour and (1955 – 1974). I will become the every chapter there is something around the world, so that all our seeds of discipleship, stewardship, by the trust placed in me and I will third woman Archbishop in the going on that we readers feel world-wide neighbours can have reconciliation, and community do everything to support the min- Anglican Communion and the shouldn’t happen to anyone. We some hope in their lives. building that I called us to plant as istries of the church in Ontario and second in the Canadian Church; really appreciate our own peace a Diocese in my Charge to Synod beyond. Archbishop Melissa Skelton is the last year. I am excited to see the Since the ‘breaking news’ was Archbishop of British Columbia. new ministries that will unfold shared I have received countless In this time of new beginnings in the coming years. I count it an emails, text messages, and phone I invite you to join with me in enormous privilege to serve as calls of congratulations, and assur- praying for the mission of God’s your Bishop. ances of prayer from across Algo- Church, that we would be one The deadline for the The news I’m sharing with you ma, and further afield. Thank you, “great company of disciples, to- doesn’t change anything about my thank you – I am grateful for each gether following our Lord Jesus role in Algoma at all. You’ve got note and covet each prayer. Christ into every walk of life, to- December edition of the me! Right now everything feels pret- gether serving him in his mission One of the items on the agenda ty overwhelming and quite terrify- to the world, and together witness- Algoma Anglican of this year’s Provincial Synod was ing, and so I am keeping my eyes ing to his love on every continent the election of a new Metropolitan on Jesus who is my constant friend and island.” for the Ecclesiastical Province of and companion. I ask you to keep You remain in my heart and in is Ontario. Our present Metropolitan, my family in your prayers too as my prayers, Archbishop Colin Johnson, who we navigate our way through this +Anne Monday, November 1 has served our beloved church so new beginning. My darling Colin faithfully and so well, is retiring is amazing and so supportive, and I Algoma Anglican, November 2018 (3)

The Algoma Anglican is the Official Voice of the Diocese of Algoma. Address: P.O. Box 1168, Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. P6A 5N7 The Rt. Rev. Anne Germond, Bishop EDITORIAL Peter Simmons, Editor Letter from the Bishop Living reconciliation day by day Dear friends in Christ, and with you.” (Living Reconciliation by Phil Groves and Angharad Parry Jones In my travels around Algoma I’m making it a priority during parish visits to p. 44) meet with the leadership of the parish to hear about the good things God is doing As a Christocentric community we keep our eyes on Jesus and in so doing set in their midst, and also where their growing edges are. I’m learning a great deal out a pattern for building relationships as a healthy way to transform conflict to- and I am discovering new ways to pray for them. gether. Many faith communities are using ‘Gospel based discipleship’ as a way of In a recent conversation with one of the wardens in a smaller congregation, she bringing the Scriptures into the centre of the circle before any other conversations brought up the ‘Seed of Reconciliation’ in the sacred bundle that Algoma is carry- take place. I encourage all of our congregations to use this method, or other short ing between synods. She said, “Bishop, we are hearing a lot about reconciliation Bible studies before all board meetings take place in a parish. between ourselves and our indigenous brothers Every time we celebrate the Eucharist we hear God’s story of reconciliation as and sisters, and how we will walk together after it is recounted in the story of our salvation and experienced in bread and wine. General Synod 2019, but for me reconciliation Worship ends with us being sent out into the world to live that peace and be a is something that needs attention in my own reconciling community wherever we find ourselves. family and in our own parish. This is what our There is a beautiful image of a new way of ‘living reconciliation’ in the book focus needs to be. How can we do this well?” by that title. Phil Groves describes a drum whose sound calls people to attention. I couldn’t agree more. It is hypocritical to be The type of sound of a drum is determined by the kind of skin used on top of the talking the talk about reconciliation in the com- drum. As Christians we use the genuine leather of love, forgiveness and grace to munity while not walking the walk at home. Je- make our drum of reconciliation. sus had something to say about reconciliation’s The trunk and skin of the drum is held together by strings which are essential beginning. “If therefore, you bring your gift to in ensuring the drum produces its sound. Here are the new strings for making the altar and there recall that your brother holds reconciliation possible: something against you, leave your gift in front • The first string on the drum is relationship which includes building new rela- of the altar, and first go and be reconciled with tionships, healing broken relationships and fostering new relationships. As rela- your brother, and then offer your gift.” (Mat- tionships are built we see one another as part of a community that stands together thew 5: 23-24 ) These words form part of the Sermon on the Mount and are key in all circumstances. “We, being many, are one body.” for us to hear. Not only are we called to be aware of those places in our lives that • The second string on the drum is that of conversation. It only happens once need healing, but to undertake the work of reconciliation, challenging and dif- community is established. Expect people to hold diverse opinions and allow ev- ficult as that may seem. eryone to share their ideas. If we think about reconciliation in terms of our calling as disciples of Christ, • The third string on the drum is finding a place of meeting where the com- pursuing peace and living lives of reconciliation is a task that is entrusted to each munity can come together to discuss concerns and share one another’s ‘burdens, of us. It is a way of being as we live into our baptismal promise to work at trans- weaknesses, strengths and encouragements”. This takes time and needs time to forming unjust structures within our society, challenging violence of every kind. listen to the concerns of all. In his letter to the Corinthians (2 Cor. 5: 17-19), Paul reminds us that we are • The fourth string on the drum is an increasing appreciation of our uniqueness. new creations in Christ. This demands something from us: the truth is that the This allows members to use their best qualities, skills, talents to enrich the life world is changed by ordinary human beings who choose to live in a new way. of the community. Each person brings something with them into each conversa- Healthy communities and vibrant congregations grow stronger by the people who tion and is valued for who they are intrinsically in Christ, not only for what they live in them and make a difference every day by their words and actions. bring. Home, and our communities of faith are the place to start living reconciliation. • The fifth string of the drum is committing to walking together, even through As we find ways to face the conflicts in our own communities in open and honest difficult times. dialogue, being respectful of one another’s diverse viewpoints, we can continue May God bless our journey to reconciliation and healing and keep us in love, them in the more divisive issues that we are facing in our life together. The jour- ney towards reconciliation is both local and global, individual and communal, and is something that is lived out daily with the companions of our own stories and the scriptures. The good news is that the journey of reconciliation begins from where we are in our lives; in that place of deep hurt and resentment, or with a particular view- point on something, and not from where we think we ought to be in a relationship or conversation. Forgiveness, repentance, reparation and restoration are all part of reconciliation’s healing journey, and is something that always takes place in relationship with other people. Sometimes it happens quickly, and sometimes Anne Germond it takes years, but if it is undertaken seriously it is rich and fulfilling, leading to transformed lives. The point of this isn’t to bring another person over to our point Bishop of Algoma of view or to hide from the deep differences that exist in our lives together, but rather to enter with a spirit of openness and willingness to be transformed. “Living reconciliation does not mean putting aside our beliefs. It means some- thing far more threatening; it means recognizing that the person you believe to be completely wrong on some issue of significance is on a journey with Christ

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Marie, Ontario P6A 5N7 submissions are subject to approval before publication. E-mail: [email protected] (4) Algoma Anglican, November 2018 In praise of things Algoma By the Rev. Canon Bob Elkin and through the articles and pho- Old Bill is sitting at his kitchen tographs I know people that I’ve table one morning drinking his never met, learn about what’s hap- coffee when the phone rings. He pening in places I’ve never been to answers it and it’s Jim his bank and share things with fellow An- manager who wishes him good glicans who live a long way from morning and then explains the rea- me. The paper puts faces, names son for the call. “Your neighbor and places to a lot of activity that Charlie was in this morning to ar- I need to know about and want to range a loan and he gave you as a know about. It helps me know my reference. I’m just checking to see neighbor and I’m very grateful for what you can tell me.” Bill says: that. “He can’t have come into the bank I subscribe to two other religious this morning. He’s dead!” Manag- publications, the United Church er Jim is shocked. “He’s not dead Observer and Geez magazine and Bill” he says. “I know him and they present many thoughtful arti- that was him in here earlier. What cles about the issues facing church- makes you think he’s dead?” And es and Christians today but for the Bill replies: “Well he borrowed most part they aren’t personal. I’ll $200.00 from me about a month probably never meet Richard Bott ago and he said he’d pay me back the new United Church moderator the following Monday if he wasn’t or Mandy Elliott who wrote an in- dead and I haven’t seen him!” teresting review in Geez of a film I’d wager that Charlie didn’t get about trans women but I know a the loan but that’s how things used lot of the people who are in the lat- STRONGER TOGETHER: From Friday, September 14 to Sunday, September 16, youth to work. You knew everybody and est issue of the Algoma Anglican. I leaders of The Anglican Church of Canada and The Evangelical Lutheran Church they knew you. As a kid I threw a can relate personally to the articles rock through the window of a house about Stadnyk Hall in Goulais in Canada came together at the Five Oaks Centre near Paris, Ontario for “Stronger on the next block once and the man River and the Canadian Lutheran Together.” The annual gathering is a means of networking, consultation, training, sup- in that house waltzed me down to Anglican Youth gathering which port, resource sharing and discovery, and developing collaborative projects. One of the my house and told my dad what took place in Thunder Bay and participants was Algoma's Johanna Kristolaitis, front row, far right, Deanery Associate I’d done. Dad fixed me and then he many others. That personal touch for Temiskaming. fixed the window but I never threw makes it far more real for me than rocks around windows again. That an anonymous article in a maga- same man who dragged me home zine. that day also took me and his kids So I support the Algoma Angli- to the beach in the summertime and can and I hope you do too. Last Faith and knowledge: Stronger I was always included in their big year my wife and I donated five family picnics. They knew me and hundred dollars to the fund raising they knew what was good for me campaign and realizing that prices and they helped it to happen just rise we’ve decided to up that by Together like many in the neighbourhood ten percent this year. If you can I By Johanna Kristolitis to update and refresh my knowl- periences where mental health is- did. People knew each other and encourage you to raise your dona- Editor’s note: In the follow- edge, especially in a professional sues were intersecting with youth that was usually a good thing. tion also. The Algoma Anglican ing, Johanna Kristolitis, Deanery context. But why were we focus- ministry work. This includes hav- I’m writing this in praise of our coupled with the Anglican Journal Facilitator for the Deanery of ing on mental health? And what ing youth and others in our faith Diocesan newspaper the Algoma informs me about all things Angli- Temiskaming, writes of her expe- was Stronger Together anyway? communities who are struggling Anglican. Through it I learn about can both at home and abroad. rience at Stronger Together, an I soon learned that Stronger with maintaining mental health, what is happening elsewhere, out- It’s a great match and we need to annual gathering of persons who Together is an annual gathering but it’s also about the ways that side of my little corner of the An- support it. work in youth ministry in the An- of people from both the ACC and belonging to a community can glican world. It makes it personal glican Church of Canada and the the Evangelical Lutheran Church support mental well-being. It’s im- Evangelical Lutheran Church in in Canada who have their hands portant to know how to help them; Canada. The event was held from in youth ministry in one way or this can be done simply by creat- September 14 to 16 at Five Oaks another. Running since 2010, this ing safe spaces where we practice Education and Retreat Centre in is an opportunity to connect with love and acceptance. But beyond Paris, Ontario others who are engaged in similar that, as the expert speakers told us, Sometimes we are called to share ministries, share stories “from the engaging youth as the experts on in things we don’t know much field” and learn about what is hap- their own experiences and needs is about. Sometimes we are called pening in other areas as well as in a equally important. We don’t need to share things we know well. national context. This year’s event, to have all the answers or even Sometimes these two seemingly which was held from September 14 know all the questions. We do need incompatible experiences happen to 16 at Five Oaks Education and to be open to honest conversations together. Since God knows each of Retreat Centre in Paris, Ontario, and authentic relationships, and to us so well, it doesn’t surprise me included discussion of CLAY and listening to the voices of our youth that this most often happens in re- the National Youth Project, which in the many ways they communi- lation to faith and ministry oppor- will spend the next two years fo- cate. tunities. cusing on housing and homeless- While I’ve been involved in When I received an email from ness. children’s ministry for some time, Sheilagh McGlynn, Animator for Through this project, youth are my foray into youth ministry is just Youth Ministry with the Anglican encouraged to take on fundraising beginning. I’m excited by the pros- Church of Canada, inviting me and and, or awareness raising initia- pect of working alongside youth as others to the Stronger Together tives that will support local pro- they journey deeper into their rela- youth ministry event, I had no idea grams. The youth at CLAY par- tionship with Christ. This seemed what this was or how I got added ticipated in an exercise that lightly daunting at first: I know what to do to the list. But I knew I wanted to simulated what it would be like to with kids, but the world of youth go when I read it was about Youth be homeless. The exercise may be today is so different from the one and Mental Health, a topic that can adapted for use with youth groups I grew up in 20 years ago. I feel SHARING IDEAS: Johanna Kristolitis, Deanery Associ- never have enough coverage in throughout the country. We also very blessed at being able to attend ate for Temiskaming, shares some moments with two my opinion. Knowing that mental got to hear about some of the work both CLAY and Stronger Togeth- participants from The Evangelical Lutheran Church in health is a complex and difficult underway by PWRDF and had er where I had the opportunity to Canada. In back is pictured Rob Karhukangas from Port topic, I was happy to see the agen- time to share a variety of youth connect with people from across Coquitlam, BC and Tyler Gingrich from Winnipeg. They da contained not only education ministry resources. Canada. It certainly changes my on mental health in the context of On top of this, Stronger Together perspective on how to approach were attendees at “Stronger Together”, a gathering of youth and faith communities, but gives those attending some profes- youth ministry: it’s not about what youth leaders from The Evangelical Lutheran Church in the importance of self-care for sional development based on the you do, it’s about being who you Canada and The Anglican Church in Canada. The gather- those providing care. I know per- theme chosen for that year. The are. We are all God’s children, and ing was held in Paris, Ontario from Friday, September 14 sonally about mental health issues exploration of mental health came we are all Stronger Together. to Sunday, September 16, 2018. and I always appreciate the chance out of an increasing number of ex- Algoma Anglican, November 2018 (5) The Book of Psalms is not always appreciated By Susan Goodwin sun and felt in awe of its beauty or gazed up into the night to offer us a new beginning a chance for reconciliation. We ACW Devotional Secretary sky and wondered at the stars shining from within its dark have a glorious God who wants nothing more than to see Welcome, come and rest awhile and take some time velvety depths. Have we not felt something stirring within the whole of His creation living in harmony with itself and to reflect. Read the word of God and allow it to fill your our hearts, a desire to know and understand better the one with Him therefore surely, whenever we have the chance being, let it say to you what God wants you to hear. Then by whose hand we were formed. we should not be shy about proclaiming His glory and our if you wish read on, as I share with you what it said to me, reason for trusting in Him. for truly we are all different and he treats us that way . To think about and discuss: The book of Psalms, poetry book of the Bible, is often re- • What is your favourite Psalm, and why? peated but perhaps not always appreciated. And yet, within • Does the natural world sometimes inspire you to seek its ancient verses we find expressed just about every human the presence of God? Have you recently had such an expe- emotion and experience of God there is, which is why they rience? mean so much to us today. When words fail us in prayer or • Do you agree or not, that we should be more open and when we need comfort or strength how often do we turn to talk more about our faith to others? our favourite psalm. Psalm 23 is one that springs to mind or Prayer. Psalm 46 ‘God is our refuge and strength.’ I’m sure we all Now, if the heavens can loudly declare without language O God, You formed the earth and the heavens and com- have at least one that comes to mind, these are poems writ- or voice the glory of God perhaps there is a lesson for us manded them to proclaim your glory. Shine in our hearts ten from the heart, as is usually the case with poetry and to learn. Example can speak louder than words, for God so that we too, may proclaim the glory of your Son Jesus say what normal writing cannot. demonstrated His love for us by dying on a cross and then Christ throughout the Diocese of Algoma. Amen. So which of us I wonder has not watched the setting by overcoming death and rising again. He suffered in order

WELL DESERVED: Jim and Dorothy Anstice, pictured in TELLING OF THE GOOD WORK: This past spring, pictured on left, Cathy Pirrie, centre, were recently awarded the BMO Bank of Montreal Diocesan Representative, Primate’s World Relief and Development Fund, visited the Ontario Farm Family Award. The award recognises the Church of the Epiphany, Sudbury. Ms. Pirrie spoke and led a discussion on the work contributions made by farmers across the province. of the PWRDF at home and abroad. She is pictured with Mary Donato, Church of the Epiphany PWRDF Representative. Mindemoya family Church of the Epiphany, receives award By Susan Montague Koyle Family Awards recognize the con- Sudbury supports PWRDF Members of St. Francis of Assisi tributions made by farmers across Anglican Church in Mindemoya the province, from their deep roots are recipients of the 2018 BMO in the community to the steward- Bank of Montreal Ontario Farm ship of the lands on which they programs Family Award. Jim and Dorothy work, and the values of hard work By Mary Donato supports programs internation- in the fall plus book sale monies, Anstice, and family, living and and commitment that they em- Editor’s note: In the follow- ally, nationally, and locally. Inter- and parish budget, the church sup- working on the family dairy op- body. These 11 families demon- ing, Mary Donato, PWRDF nationally, through PWRDF, over ports child and youth programs in eration, Oshadenah Holsteins, strate how heritage and innovation Representative for the Church of 20 bicycle ambulances have been the Diocese of Moosonee, espe- received this coveted prize at the can work hand in hand to further the Epiphany, Sudbury writes of provided and the provision of solar cially the LivingRoom, a drop-in International Plowing Match in farming in the province.” the visit of Cathy Pirrie, Diocesan suitcases has been supported. This ministry in Schumacher. Locally, a Chatham-Kent, Ontario, held from Jim and Dorothy Anstice have PWRDF Representative who year, however, we were advised number of projects are supported. Tuesday, September 18 through been very involved in their parish, spoke and led a discussion on the that, for a variety of reasons, mon- This past summer, for the third Saturday, September 22, 2018. The deanery, and the Diocese for many good work of the organisation ies are no longer being directed year, Epiphany was able to send a Anstice family was one of eleven years. Both provide liturgical lead- This past spring the Outreach to solar suitcases. H2OH! was family to Camp Manitou; a young families chosen from across Ontar- ership in their congregation. Mrs. Team of Church of the Epiphany, recommended as an alternative. mother and her five children en- io to receive these awards, handed Anstice, a warden at St. Francis’ Sudbury, was pleased to welcome This program provides bore wells joyed a wonderful week. This year out annually since 2012. Church, served as Lay Steward of Cathy Pirrie, Diocesan Representa- which not only ensure a commu- the church were also able to sup- Julie Barker-Merz, Senior Vice- Sudbury-Manitoulin and a member tive for our Primate’s World Relief nity will have clean drinking water port a young boy’s attendance at President, South Western Ontario of the Diocesan Executive Com- and Development Fund (PWRDF) but that girls and women will not junior boys’ camp and another at Division, BMO Bank of Montreal mittee for many years. Congratu- as the speaker at a Lunch and Learn spend hours each day collecting it. senior boys’. explains, “The BMO Ontario Farm lations to the Anstice family! event following the Sunday ser- Each gift of $2,000 is matched by These opportunities to serve help vice. I, as Parish Representatives $12,000 to provide safe, clean wa- us to fulfill our baptismal vows to for PWRDF, introduced Ms. Pirrie ter to a community. Close to $3000 “seek and serve Christ in all per- who spoke and led a discussion on has been contributed this year by sons, loving your neighbour as the good work being done at home the May appeal in addition to the yourself” and to “strive for justice and abroad, by Anglicans through parish budget contribution, mon- and peace among all people, and The deadline for the our PWRDF. This was done in ies raised at the annual Outreach respect the dignity of every human conjunction with the parish annual Team book sale held each January, being” (BAS, 159). The members PWRDF appeal. and profits from sale of Fair Trade of the Church of the Epiphany wel- December edition of the Working through its Outreach coffee. come them. Team, Church of the Epiphany Nationally, through an appeal Algoma Anglican Algoma Anglican E-mail Address is To reach the Algoma Anglican by E-mail, Monday, November 1 send your material to us at: [email protected] (6) Algoma Anglican, November 2018 What was God thinking? By the Rev. Canon Bob Elkin been gently carrying the fully Most Canadians, if asked to armed trap to its resting place and name the seasons would reply had it go off as I carried it. summer, fall, winter and spring We had to go away for a month but you can obviously tell that in September and not wishing to most Canadians don’t live in the find the house stuffed with mice country! Where I live the seasons when we came back, I went down are snow season, mud season, to the hardware store and spent black-fly season and mouse season a small fortune on an electric and right now we’re in the middle mouse squealer which emits a of mouse season. It’s getting cold high pitched sound that only out and all the mice are headed mice can hear. The manufacturer to my house looking for a nice, promises that they don’t like the warm berth inside. I’m trying sound and won’t stay in any house to discourage it but it isn’t easy so equipped. It disturbed me a bit to discourage a mouse once he when I discovered that I could makes up his mind. It’s like trying to keep a squirrel away from a bird feeder that he’s decided he likes. It takes a lot of effort and doesn’t usually end well. We got a cat but that was a waste of time. The cat hears them banging away in the walls and HAPPY BIRTHDAY: Following the service of Holy Eucharist on Sunday, September 2, immediately goes to another room where he doesn’t have to listen congregants of St. Thomas, Ullswater/Bent River gathered to celebrate the 80th birthday to them and they can’t disturb his of Freda Kingshott. Mrs. Kingshott, who is Rector’s Warden, gives much time to the sleep. I’ve never seen him catch church baking, organising dinners and yard sales to name but a few activities. She is a mouse but I did once see him pictured standing beside her grandson Curtis Kingshott and son Peter, left and grand- leap to the top of the buffet from son Kyle Kingshott. a reclining position on the floor hear the sound too but I decided to when a mouse ran out from under give science a chance and put the the table headed in his direction. I thing downstairs where we think made getting rid of the cat noises they get in. once but the look I got from my When we returned we found spouse told me that I didn’t want that the mice had been driven to force her to make a choice in from the basement and moved that area! Apparently husbands upstairs where they found that it are a dime a dozen but a good cat was not only warmer but had cup- is hard to find. A good cat is one boards full of food available too! I that lies on your shoulder sleeping complained at the hardware store or purring and has nothing to do but they said the guarantee didn’t with catching mice of course. Go cover mice with hearing problems figure. as was noted on page 314 of the I put out traps but that’s a bit instruction booklet that anybody tricky. The cat might get caught with x-ray vision could have read. in them so I have to place them I don’t know how I missed that. in spots where he won’t go. That We finally settled for a stand- limits it to certain areas around the off with the mice. They own the furnace where the mice don’t go downstairs and won’t go upstairs much either but I have caught the much and in return I removed the odd mouse there. Unfortunately it mouse squealer and only set traps HEADING HOME: On Wednesday, September 26, Connie and Rev. Canon Bob Elkin doesn’t do a thing for the ones that around the furnace where they stopped for lunch at a restaurant in the village of Rosseau. The couple had been staying are trying to take over the upstairs rarely go. They’ve agreed to not at the cottage at Christ Church, Gregory whole Canon Elkin took Sunday services. The part of the house where we do scare the cat when he’s downstairs Elkins had brought their tear drop caravan down for the ride and were sure to not leave most of our living. Besides that at his catbox and I’ve agreed it behind. I’ve nearly had a heart attack try- not to get another cat who might ing to set the traps without getting actually catch them. Nobody got caught in them myself. There is a everything that they wanted but place of honour reserved in hell we all got a bit and peace now for whoever invented the mouse- reigns at my house. Maybe there’s trap. I’m sure I’ve lost salvation hope for East and West yet. by some of the language that has shot out of my mouth when I’ve

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E-Mail address: [email protected] TURKEY WITH ALL THE FIXINGS: On Saturday, September 29, St. Thomas, Orrville held their annual Turkey Dinner at the Orrville Community Centre. Over 300 enjoyed spending time together while sharing a full turkey dinner. Algoma Anglican, November 2018 (7) Diocese of Algoma is one of a number of partners Continued from Front participated in “Healing and Rec- permanent residential school sur- onciliation through Education” vivor-driven exhibition in a former Community Dialogue Sessions residential school building. The organized by the Shingwauk Resi- hallways, from floor to ceiling, are dential Schools Centre (SRSC). It now carefully curated stories and is hoped that arrangements can be pictures, resourced by survivors, made to host one or two of these the Algoma University Archives, sessions in Sault area congrega- and the Diocese of Algoma, to tions in the new year. name just a few partners. The ex- Algoma Anglican readers are hibit, the first of a proposed num- encouraged to visit SRSC and the ber of stages, honours decades of “Reclaiming Shingwauk” exhibit. work led by CSAA in its efforts to To make arrangements, please con- tell the truth about the residential tact the Centre at ShingwaukDG@ school past and contribute to na- algomau.ca or 705.949.2301, tional healing and reconciliation x4623. To learn more about SRSC, efforts. visit shingwauk.org/srsc/. For A GIFT FROM ALGOMA: Rev. Dr. Jay Koyle presents a financial gift of $10,400 from the Since the summer gathering, more on Shingwauk Kinoomaage Diocese of Algoma to Tracie Louttit who was the coordinator for this year’s Shingwauk members of the Diocese have Gamig, please visit shingwauku.ca gathering hosted by the The Children of Shingwauk Alumni Association. The monetary gift provided one quarter of funds required for the conference. The theme of the con- ference was “The Government Apology and the Indian Residential Schools Settlement Agreement: Then and Now”. The gathering was held in Sault Ste. Marie from August 3 to 5, 2018.

TELLING THE TRUTH: The official launch of “Reclaiming Shingwauk Hall” took COMING TOGETHER: On Sunday, August 5, a service place at the Shingwauk Gathering held from August 3 to August 5 in Sault Ste. Marie. held at the Bishop Anne Germond and Ms. Lana Graw- The hallways, from floor to ceiling, are now composed of curated stories and pictures, barger, not pictured, presided at the Sunday morning resourced by survivors, the Algoma University Archives and the Diocese of Algoma, two chapel liturgy. Bishop Germond is pictured with Mitch of a number of partners. The exhibit honours work led by The Children of Shingwauk Case. Mr. Case is Director- Student Services, Outreach Alumni Association to tell of the truth about residential schools and contribute to heal- and Resources at Shingwauk University, and President of ing and reconciliation. the Metis Nation of Ontario Youth Council. The Puritans exert their influence By the Rev. Peter Simmons brought with them hope for fur- of psalms antiphonally. Preaching before being presented to a bishop them as subversive and disloyal. As Roman interference in the ther reform in a number of areas was of central importance in the for ordination. Although virtually all puritans English Church came to an end, of church life. liturgy. “Prophesyings”, central to Puri- remained members of the English Puritans began to make them- Puritans believed the Prayer Puritans desired drastic changes tan practice first arose in North- Church, some did seek to sepa- selves known. Their desire was Book of 1559 remained tainted to the structure and manner of hampton in 1571. These were rate. Two such men were Henry not to eliminate the Church of by Roman practices. Ceremonies Church governance. The office of meetings of clergy during which Barrow and Robert Browne. England, rather they sought to seen as improper included the the episcopate was to be abolished the Bible was studied, a passage Barrow started a congregation transform it beyond the reforms signing of the Cross in baptism, to ensure the equality of all min- explored, then discussed. A time outside the Church of England in undertaken by Elizabeth. They the imposition of hands at Confir- for prayer was also set aside. London. Robert Browne formed hoped to achieve reform from mation and the exchange of rings Although laity were allowed to an independent congregation within. in marriage. Vestature should Anglicanism attend a prophesying, they were around 1580 in Norwich. As a re- During the reign of Mary a be kept at a bare minimum. The not to permitted to speak. As this sult of these acts of defiance both number of Puritans had fled wearing of the alb, chausible, or practice gained in popularity, men were hung in 1593, the same to the continent. In Geneva cope at the Eucharist was intoler- isters. Lay people were to have a some sought to make these gather- year Parliament passed the Act many fell under the influence of able. Even the wearing of the sur- greater role in the oversight of the ings the central focus on Sunday Against Seditious Sectaries. Calvin while in Zurich, Hein- plice was frowned upon. Musical local church. ‘Classis’ or a local morning. They held an early Was the English Church rich Bullinger, the successor to practices in the liturgy came under committee of presbyters would service of Mattins then a proph- catholic, or reformed? Was there Zwingli at Grossmunster, exerted heavy criticism. The playing of decide who was suitable for esying at the regular service time. another path to be taken? considerable sway over the exiles. organs and other instruments was ordained ministry, some even be- Some bishops supported this ap- More to come. Upon their return to England, they unacceptable as was the singing ing ‘ordained’ in a private setting proach. Elizabeth did not. She saw (8) Algoma Anglican, November 2018

GATHERED AROUND THE TABLE: On Sunday, September 30, the Gathering Table celebrated their opening. The Gathering Table brings together St. John the Evangelist and St. Luke’s, Thunder Bay. Pictured together are, from left, Kim Bienvenue, Sylvia ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION: Rev. Rosalie Goos Kostecki, Brenda O’Neill, Marg Boone, Dale Sparkes, Sharon Corston, Jim Green, Pastor looks on as Susan Montague Koyle, lay incumbent of the George Porter, Jim Sutton, David Reid, Marjorie Tutkaluk, and Carole Lee Kostyniuk. Parish of St. Joseph and St. George, cuts the anniversary cake in celebration of the 86th anniversary of St. George’s, Echo Bay. St. George’s was built in 1905, the site having A story of resurrection in been purchased and donated by Cal Boyce of Sault Ste. Marie. Services in the church began in March of 1909. Bishop Rocksborough Smith consecrated St. George’s on September 4, 1932. Thunder Bay By Sharon Corston three church Discernment Com- leading us to a new expression of From the deaths of two historic mittee to discern the potential for church, shaped by our values, our churches in Thunder Bay, God has merging their congregations. The sense of mission, and the aware- created new life. On Sunday, June words of the poet Antonio Macha- ness that we are treaty people who 3rd, 2018, St. John the Evangelist do became a mantra for the group: share the traditional land of Fort Anglican Church, 146 years old ‘We make the road by walking.’ William First Nation. church, and St. Luke’s, which is Though this group ended in Janu- On Wednesday, September 26, 127 years old, both held their last ary 2018 with one of the churches 2018 the New Parish Team con- services. It was a kind of death. sensing God leading them in a dif- cluded its official ministry, hand- That, however, is not the end of the ferent direction, it was an invalu- ing off leadership to the interim story. We are a resurrection people, able journey from which emerged; Parish Advisory Council. Members after all, and so Gathering Table, a a sense of values and the beginning of this group will serve through the Faith Community in the Anglican of a vision. first annual vestry meeting in Feb- Church of Canada was born at In February 2018, a New Parish ruary 2019. 12:01 a.m. June 4. The joyful first Team was formed to move ahead On Sunday, September 30, worship of this new community with the closing of the former St. 2018, at 2:00 pm, Gathering Table was held in the parish hall at 10:00 John the Evangelist and St. Luke’s celebrated their opening with elder a.m. on Sunday, June 10, 2018. congregations and the birthing Isobel Mercier leading a smudg- The road to this end has been, of something new. Bishop Anne ing ceremony outside. This was- as the song says, ‘long, with many Germond approved the creation of followed by a procession in to the a winding turn’ that seemed to Gathering Table in a Mandate Let- Rt. Rev. Anne Germond, was the lead ‘to who knows where, who ter in April 2018. presider. Rev Dr. D. Jay Koyle was knows when?’ Almost five years This New Parish Team has the preacher. ago, the Deanery of Thunder Bay- worked diligently in the process For more information contact the North Shore began going through of further discernment, sharpen- Gathering Table at: an intentional study and reflection ing our values, vision and mission, Office: 807.345.6898 called Together in Hope. The final redesigning the worship space, and Email: [email protected] report was published in January a thousand other details. Through- Office Hours are: Tuesday to 2017, outlining potential direc- out the process the team has been Thursday, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. tions for the deanery. aware that, though rooted in Angli- Website: gatheringtable.ca THE SOUND OF MUSIC: Frances Balodis, organist at July 2017 saw the forming of a can tradition, God also seems to be Facebook Page: Gathering Table St. Thomas, Ullswater Bent River is pictured at the new organ recently given to St. Thomas’ by the Free Methodist church in Bracebridge. The Free Methodist church pur- chased a new organ, gifting this organ to St. Thomas’.

The deadline for the December edition of the Algoma Anglican is TWO BECOME ONE: On Sunday, September 2, the Gathering Table celebrated their coming together. The Gathering Table brings together St. John the Evangelist and St. Monday, November 1 Luke’s, Thunder Bay.