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Lay Readers Learn Diocese Is Living in the New Entity northlandTHE NEWSPAPER OF THE DIOCESE OF MOOSONEE • www.moosoneeanglican.ca • A SECTION OF THE ANGLICAN JOURNAL • JUNE, 2013 O U R N E W V I S I O N S T A T E M E N T The Diocese of Moosonee – called by God to live and proclaim the Gospel Our Bishop Retires A letter from Bishop Tom Corston OLLOWING A RATHER lengthy period of prayer and re- flection, I have decided that it is Ftime for me to retire. I have informed Archbishop Colin Johnson that I will resign as Bishop of Moosonee on De- cember 31st, 2013. At year’s end I will be just short of my 65th birthday and 40 years of ordination. I do not think I can continue to provide the leadership required much beyond this point in our Diocese’s re- structuring process as outlined in the Vision Quest program. It is a good Bishop Tom Corston and the Dean of the Diocese, the Very Reverend Greg Gilson, worked with several parish priests, guest lec- plan and I believe we have done all turers, and lay readers from around the diocese during the annual Lay Readers’ Conference held this year in St. Paul’s, South we can to secure our future as the An- Porcupine. glican community in this Diocese. I Article by Susan Villeneuve, Warden of am sure that much of the angst some Lay Readers, Diocese of Moosonee people are feeling will settle once the Lay Readers Learn Diocese is living in the new entity. At OR THE THIRD YEAR in a than loose muscles. He topped off year’s end a part-time Administrator row, we have had a hugely suc- this workshop with messaged, hand will be appointed who will take over Fcessful Lay Readers’ Education holding, and whispering in each oth- the administrative ministry of the Weekend. This one was held at St. er’s ears (otherwise known as partner Area. While it is a good plan, it is, Paul’s, in South Porcupine, during the warm-ups, “Pass the Pulse” and “The hopefully, not forever and before too weekend of April 5th, 6th, and 7th. Telephone Game”). There’s a strong long the Diocese will feel comfortable Although the event is labeled as a “Lay connection between reading well and in electing a new bishop to oversee Readers” weekend, it is also attended being able to engage and inspire the new growth and vitality in this north- by ordained ministers as well as any- listeners with the word of God. To ern Church. one who is simply interested in the that end, Ian gave everyone the op- In my discussion with the Arch- topics being presented. portunity to practice then read aloud bishop, we agreed that I would remain This year, we were fortunate to have a passage from the Bible, followed by involved as the ‘Episcopal Visitor’ for the pleasure of listening to three very Anne-Marie Law, of Holy Trinity, a constructive critique. the Mission Area as an assurance that knowledgeable presenters: Mr. Norm Cochrane, followed Dr. Maclennan’s After many years as a parish pas- Confirmations and Ordinations are Wesley, Dr. Ian Maclennan, and the advice during the conference. tor and a professor of Liturgics, The cared for and all parishes are visited. Reverend Dr. Jay Koyle. hopeful picture for the future - all the Reverend Dr. Jay Koyle now serves as I will also act as ‘Consultant’ to the Norm has a varied background of while linking this Cree reality with his the Congregational Development Of- Archbishop and the Administrator for life experiences, all grounded in his vision for his ordained ministry. ficer for the Diocese of Algoma. Jay is matters that may present themselves. I passion for being an educator, and Dr. Ian Maclennan - actor, director, also the President of The Associated will easily be able to undertake those will soon become an ordained minis- theatre historian, and researcher - is Parishes for Liturgy and Mission, and ministries from my Sudbury home for ter of the Anglican Church. His pre- currently and Associate Professor in Director of Table Song: Eighth Day the foreseeable future or until a succes- sentation led us through his personal the Theatre Arts program and Regis- Perspectives. It was a wonderfully in- sor to this Office is chosen. journey of discovery of the “Creeness” trar of Thornleo University. It was a spiring experience to have Jay share I have enjoyed the brief time that I of the Mushkegowuk Cree. Norm pleasure to have someone with such with us his passion for vibrant engag- have been Bishop of this Diocese, in laid the foundation of his talk by first an extensive theatrical background ing liturgy and his conviction that spite of the need for our having to re- explaining the time known through share some of his knowledge with us. such transformative liturgy can be re- structure which is the cause of some legends. He then continued with After enlightening us on the basics of alized in small congregations. He be- sadness. I must say, however, that in an exploration of the interactions of public speaking, Ian loosened us up gan his talk by having us do some in- my almost 40 years of ordained min- the Cree with various missionaries. with some total body exercises then trospective questioning of our current istry, the Lord has led me down roads He outlined the challenges facing led us through a series of facial exer- liturgical practices and then outlined I would never have gone otherwise. the Cree people today and painted a cises that resulted in more laughter Lay Readers continued on page 3 Bishop continued on page 2 Bishop continued from p. 1 ice road. About 100 people shared in the It has been truly a remarkable experi- meeting under the chairmanship of the ence. The last few years as your Bishop Regional Dean, Canon Rod BrantFrancis. have been a tremendously fulfilling Archbishop Colin Johnson and his wife El- opportunity to provide leadership in lent were the guests at this year’s gathering. a changing and challenging time for For Ellen it was a new experience, some of the Church in the North. I am so very which she shares in this letter: thankful to the people of Moosonee for Three weeks before your James Bay your support and I praise God for you deanery met in Moose Factory, my all. friend, Ruth Corston, asked, “Is Ellen Thank you so much for your prayers coming?”That set the wheels in motion and friendship that have upheld me as for me to accompany my husband on a your Bishop. Moosonee was my first fascinating adventure. home in the Church after ordination I am a retired primary school teacher and because of you it continues to hold and every Christmas I read “The Polar tightly to my heart. For me, it has been Bear Express” to my students. The story and continues to be, in the words of and illustrations are enchanting and, for Robert Renison, our fifth Bishop, “Ye many years, I have wanted to experi- Happie Kingdom.” May God bless you ence it for myself. I never thought that I Canon Edna Murdy, Bishop Tom Corston & Archbishop Colin Johnson confirmed as you serve our Lord Jesus Christ in would but now I have. It was wonderful. young people during their visit to Moosonee. the years ahead. I knew immediately that it would prove to be different from our southern marked with animal tracks, and twisting subtly changing colours of dusk and Northland Letter Ontario transit system. Seat designation frozen rivers. I couldn’t get enough of it. dawn. Letter from Mrs. Ellen Johnson didn’t really matter. I could sit wher- I loved it all. Two very brave gentlemen lent us a ever I wanted to. I saw people lugging We arrived in Moosonee, piled into snowmobile so we could have a ride. Co- HE JAMES BAY Deanery pillows and bins onto the train. A five waiting vans and onto my next adven- lin drove. I thought we did well but we Greater Chapter meeting took hour trip actually took six because the ture - the ice road! Really? When two were told that most people drive them place during the month of Febru- train stopped more than once to pick up cars were on that road we jokingly called VERY fast. Some vehicles, we were told, Tary in Moose Factory and Moosonee. For it ‘rush hour’! Not like Toronto! can be found on the bottom of the river army personnel on winter training. Ar- the first time in a number of years, rep- rival time is approximate. From our window in the lovely Eco but only when people venture out too resentatives participated from every com- The scenery was stunning. Trees Lodge, we could see the frozen Moose late in break-up season. That was some- munity, travelling by plane, train, and covered with hoar frost, brilliant snow River with its ice road, and watch the what reassuring. Letter continued on page 4. Article by George Cribbs, Our Bishop Received Jubilee Medal Editor ISHOP Corston stalled as the Ontario Pro- Bishop’s father, Henry Cor- was surprised to vincial Chaplain at their ston, Signal Corps, Royal have been informed annual meeting in Aurora, Winnipeg Rifles, who saw ac- earlierB this year that he was Ontario by the Provincial tion from D-Day, June 1944 to be presented with the President, Mr. Andre Pa- until being wounded at Caen, Queen’s Jubilee medal. The quette of Chapleau - the France a month later.” medal was given to him by Bishop’s hometown.
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