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SERVING THE DIOCESE Diocesan post OF A SECTION OF THE ANGLICAN JOURNAL OCTOBER 2015 Thanksgiving? In planning the layout of this issue of The need is overwhelming. By June of the situation for refugees is awful but the the Post, I intended to use a picture of this year the UNHCR said that the number situation for the much larger numbers who the Ceramic Mural that is in the Chapel is 59.5 million people. have not left and cannot leave is of course of the Sturgeon Hospital in St. Albert, Al- “That” picture. Because as much as much worse and that has no happy ending. berta. It was placed there when the chapel there is about the picture of 3-year-old He continued that the fundamental issue is was opened in 1993 and I was chair of Aylan Kurdi, there are hundreds more just injustice of our security and privilege and the Pastoral Care Committee at the time. like him around the world every day. Chil- exclusion of those outside of imaginary po- The mural reminds me of the verse from dren die needlessly, let alone the men and litical boundaries. I am inclined to agree. the Benedicite, Omnia Opera (BCP page women who also die, as a result of being In one sense, I don’t care what party 26): “O all ye works of the Lord, bless ye displaced. ends up in power after the upcoming elec- the Lord: praise him, and magnify him for A couple of years ago, the UN had a slo- tion. What I want the politicians to do is ever.” At Thanksgiving we are called to gan for World Refugee Day – One Refugee to care. I want them to have big bleeding give thanks for all of creation and espe- without Hope is too many. In my heart and hearts that will see them do the impossi- cially how we are personally blessed as we mind, that holds true. ble—or what they think is the impossible. live in this part of God’s creation. What can we do as individuals? Lots. In reality, the refugee portfolio is the small-

However I have just read the blog that Photo: twitter You don’t have to feel helpless about this. est in the Ministry of Citizenship and Im- the Rev. Scott McLeod recently posted on Aylan and Galip Kurdi who were drowned There are all kinds of donations to be made migration , but it responds to some the Community page of the website of the with their mother as they tried to flee to good organizations doing good work. of the most desperate and some of those Anglican Church of Canada. It has left me, Syria. We have not used the picture of You can find out about how to be involved most in need in the world in a way that no as a Canadian and an involved Christian the soldier carrying Aylan’s body out of with sponsoring and resettling refugees other does. I want whoever is the next gov- asking the question, what are we doing to respect and at the request of the family. through the Anglican Church (Hint: it’s not ernment and whoever is the next minister help alleviate the world Refugee Crisis that around the world. cheap. It’s time consuming. It is challeng- to allow the very good people who work at is growing day by day? The United Nations refugee agency— ing in every possible way, and it is but one CIC to do their jobs. I want them to work Scott’s article hit home when I realized the UNHCR (United Nations High Com- of the most worthwhile things you could with the many, many people across our that the Aunt of the young child is living in missioner for Refugees) says that there are possibly do). country who want to help, and to make it Coquitlam and had been doing her best to almost 60 million people displaced—read If you don’t want to do that, then ad- happen. help get the family to Canada. This really on the run—because of conflict in the vocate and work for policy change that Its time to pray, and let God back in our put a face to the tragedy. world. That is refugees who have fled their would allow and facilitate our government hearts, and change our hearts of stone back While we give thanks for the many country (almost 4 million Syrians, 3 mil- to help more people. If you don’t want to in to living hearts of flesh and blood. It is blessings that we, as Canadians, receive, lion Afghans, over 5 million Palestinians, do that, then use your what are we doing to help the less fortunate and on and on) and Internally Displaced God given faculties to people in the world? People (IDPs) within their countries (al- figure out other good Ed Lewis most 1 million Ukrainians, 9 million Syr- and creative ways to Editor ian, 3 million Iraqi, and on and on). 30,000 build up the Kingdom people a day have to flee, according to the of God proclaiming The refugee crisis and that picture UNHCR. by word and example It is not slowing down, the pace is pick- the good news of God Posted on the website of the Anglican ing up. Seriously—there is almost no peace in Christ. and seeking Church of Canada, September 3, 2015 anywhere. Everyone is rightly focused on and serving Christ in by Scott McLeod the Middle East right now, especially Syria all persons, loving your and Iraq, but there are equally, countless neighbour as yourself. I will admit it. I am, literally, in tears as other conflicts and situations all around the If you don’t want to I write this. The picture. Yes—that picture world - too many. I cannot wrap my head do that, then sit down that started circulating yesterday of the around it—it is overwhelming. and shut up. three-year old boy washed up on the beach My heart bleeds; my eyes stream with Seriously. in Turkey. He and his family were trying tears when I think about it too long, and If you think that it to come here—to Canada. The heartstrings when I am sitting there feeling totally help- is too expensive, too The Mural in the chapel of the hospital at St. Albert, Alberta are pulled. less, my internal monologue consists of a complicated, too anything, then look at time to repent, act and do more than we My son is three. Trying to think through sustained scream. What is wrong with the the picture of three year old Aylan Kurdi think we are able or have the capacity to everything that led to that picture is too world? What is wrong with us? What, in again, and think about writing a letter to do. Every time we think we can’t do it, God much; the conflict in Syria; the danger the name of God, is going on? his parents explaining all of the reasons usually proves us wrong. and difficulty of travel, and not being able I have been involved with sponsoring why there is no room in Canada for them, One of God’s children without hope is to find a safe place. The difficult choices and resettling refugees through our church why they don’t belong here, how we are too many, and every refugee on this God that get made by people under tremendous since 2008. I know what it means to try and too busy, and the life of their son was too given earth is one of God’s children. pressure, faced with bad choices and even do something—I have met “those people.” expensive for us, why there isn’t a faster, In our Diocese we can find out more worse alternatives—and I don’t mean the In the most humbling moments of my life better system for Canada to respond to the about how we can help solve the refugee refugees fleeing. I have been called “brother” and “son” and refugee crisis in the world—be my guest. situation by contacting the Rev. Canon I mean the civil servants and state agents “uncle” and other equally undeserved ac- But don’t delude yourself that you can’t do Bruce Bryant-Scott who is the chair of the enforcing policies and laws that were nev- colades. At the same time, I hate myself for anything. Don’t compare refugee resettle- Diocesan Refugee Committee and Incum- er designed to even start dealing with the having been on the phone with people call- ment to any other form of outreach. It’s not bent of the parish of St. Matthias, Victo- kinds of need we are now seeing in the ing from Libya, and Indonesia, and Brazil about whether helping refugees is more ria. He can be reached at bbryantscott@ world. Those policies and laws that need- and other places and telling them that I important than dealing with homelessness, bc.anglican.ca or [email protected]. lessly put the lives of innocents in danger, can’t help them. or addressing the systemic racism towards ca. and make it safer to board an un-sea-wor- I am not just sitting in a corner crying First Nations in our country because it’s The Rev. Scott McLeod serves as Asso- thy vessel in hopes of reaching a distant and wringing my hands. I do that too, but not. Believe it or not, you can do both. ciate Priest at St. George’s Church in St. safe shore, rather than face a horrible and I am and have been consistently involved We still believe in the myth that our Catharines, Ontario. He is also the coordi- painful death. with trying to help. For all of those accusa- country is open and caring and loving to nator of the refugee sponsorship program Immigration laws and systems, whether tions and criticisms of “bleeding heart lib- the world. Lots of refugees believe it too. for the Diocese of Niagara, and was pre- in Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia, North or eral” etc, I try to put my money where my Until they try to come here. Our country viously the coordinator for the Diocese of South America, were not designed for deal- mouth is, I have tried to walk the talk. has changed drastically since the times we BC from 2008-2015. Scott worked in the ing with the kind of human migration that But it’s not enough. For two main rea- took in 60,000 Vietnamese, and 20,000 Diocese for the last 10 years, and has re- is happening, mostly due to armed conflict sons: Kosovars. A friend of mine commented that located to Ontario this year. 2 THE DIOCESAN POST OCTOBER 2015 Logan Writes ...... a sense of Thanksgiving for where I am at this in God found in Jesus nomic migrant to Canada as Christians is to re- time and where we are as Christ. like many Scots before member who we are and a Diocese. Those who began these me. So this Thanksgiving whose we are. Our call However, as I look schools came to Canada I will remember and give is to be a people who are forward to this issue of from the Netherlands thanks for the welcome I involved with the least. the Post my mind will be after World War II. They received and the opportu- We are called to work to on two things that will be were thankful for the nities that lay before me remove the causes that happening in October. open doors of this na- in coming to Canada. give rise to poverty within Firstly we will be cel- tion and the new life they The second thing that our society, and to speak ebrating Thanksgiving. found upon their arrival. I is upon us this month on behalf of those who Friends, As some of you know always remember assem- is a Federal Election. We are forgotten by our so- our children attended blies at the school when have a responsibility to ciety. We are called to be As I write this I am pre- Pacific Christian School. the national anthem vote and we all should reconcilers. In our land paring for our Diocesan The school came out of was sung. It was sung fulfill that responsibility. I that means to make sure Synod. You have been a vision the Christian from the heart - it was am fearful that many will the work of the Truth praying for this upcom- Reformed Church had for sung loud and proud - it not vote because they feel and Reconciliation Com- ing weekend that we have education. It was based was sung with sense of their vote will not count mission is not lost but said will be a defining on a vision to change the Thanksgiving. so why bother. Their acted upon. When we are moment in the life of our world and bring the world For those of us who view is that nothing will listening, when we ask Diocese. As I write this I closer to the place of can remember immigrat- change anyway. Nothing questions of candidates have the radio on in the God’s vision. The school ing to this country there will change if we do not these concerns should be background and a coun- was based on the under- is a real heartfelt sense of become involved in the is- central as we live as God’s try station is playing. The standing that the young Thanksgiving at the new sues and cast a vote. people in this great land. song playing at the mo- people who were prepared life we received in coming We have another re- We have so much to be ment says, “don’t worry for their future career in to this country. I never sponsibility as Chris- thankful for. Let us en- about nothing - let it go the world would be able left a war-torn country in tians and that is to vote ter these days of October and see what tomorrow to bring a critical mind coming here. My daughter because we are called with hearts glad for what brings - pray about every- to their career, a critical Meghan reminds me that to support the institu- it means to be Cana- thing.” Appropriate words mind based in their faith in essence I was an eco- tions and structure that dian and for all we have will make our country a received through God’s healthy and just society, hands. Personnel Notes and to name and speak to those that fail to make Bishop Logan our country healthy and Appointments: just. I would ask you to The Rev. Canon Dr. Travis attend candidate meet- O’Brian as Director of Anglican ings and ask questions Studies at the School about some of the major of Theology. He continues as In- issues facing our nation. cumbent at St. Barnabas. As we enter into this Mary Barlow commissioned election the call for us as a Diocesan Lay Canon on Sun- day, August 30 at Christ Church Cathedral. The Diocesan Prayer Cycle Your prayers are asked weekly for The Rev. Canon Philip Wad- Photo: C. Allen Bishop Logan McMenamie ham as Interim Priest-in-Charge Lay Canon Mary Barlow being presented to the congregation. and the following parishes: (L-R): Dean Ansley Tucker, Lay Canon Mary Barlow, Bishop at St. Andrew’s, Sidney, effec- October 4, Pentecost 19 Logan, Canon Sue House St. John the Divine, Victoria tive September 20. The Ven. Alastair McCollum, Incumbent The Bishop’s Calendar The Rev. Jane Reid, Priest Associate Resignations: During the next few weeks Bishop Logan The Rev. Canon Kevin Arndt, Priest Associate The Rev. Shelagh Huston, as will be taking part in the following events: October 11, Pentecost 20 Deacon in the Diocese of British October Columbia, effective September St. Peter, Quamichan 3 Threshold Housing Society - Guest at AGM The Rev. Deborah Rivet, Incumbent 13. She and David, her spouse, 4 St. John the Evangelist, Ladysmith - Parish Visit are moving to the mainland 6 New Clergy Orientation Day October 18, Pentecost 21 to re-retire and to be closer to Emmaus Community - Worship St. Anne and St. Edmund, Parksville family. 11 St . Philip, Cedar - Parish Visit Church of the Good Shepherd, Lasqueti Island 13 Archdeacons Meeting The Rev. Andrew Twiddy, Incumbent The Rev. Wade Allen, as In- 15 Finance Committee 18 Christ Church Cathedral - Installation of the Dean October 25, Pentecost 22 cumbent of St. Columba, Port 19/23 National House of Meetings St. Andrew, Sidney Hardy, and St. John, Port Alice, 28 St. George the Martyr - Wonderful Wednesday The Rev. Canon Philip Wadham, Priest-in-charge effective October 11. 31 Diocesan Conference The Rev. Suzanne Crerar, Deacon

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Volume 49, No 8 OCTOBER 2015 THE DIOCESAN POST 3 Bethlehem Retreat Centre purchased Peter Daniel This tranquil lake-front prop- the Diocese of BC as a 25% erty, nestled in a forest setting, owner. has been operating as a Retreat The Diocese and the other Centre by the Benedictine Sis- benefactors forming this corpo- ters for many years. It includes a ration have leased the property Chapel, main building with full to the “Friends of Bethlehem food service and meeting rooms, Retreat Centre Society” on a a library and administration long-term lease arrangement offices plus several guest resi- to operate the Centre and con- dences. Buildings are scattered tinue the legacy of the original over this 6-acre site among lush owners. This Society is capably landscaping with waterfront governed by a Board of Direc- views featured. Westwood Lake tors with a depth of business frontage connects to 6.4 kilome- and operational backgrounds. ters of hiking and biking paths at The Diocese will appoint a new the foot of Mount Benson. Director to the Board of the So- Bethlehem Retreat Centre - Nanaimo Photo: Submitted The property has potential to ciety shortly. confirms viability of operations faith groups and ecumenical us- The property is located at host gatherings of various sizes In approving this arrange- with emphasis on new market- ers. 2371 Arbot Road in Nanaimo. and can accommodate up to 65 ment for New Ownership and ing initiatives. Substantial investment in The website is www.bethelem- overnight guests. Governance by a “not for profit” Among other priorities, the new marketing initiatives from retreatcentre.com. The Benedictine Sisters have Society, the Diocese and bene- Business Plan calls for: branding to direct contact with Please visit us on the web or recently sold this property to a factors were provided with inde- Increased annual oc- potential new user groups. in person. Telephone contact for newly formed corporation. The pendent financial analysis of the cupancy of the Centre from Continued friendly and more information is 250-752- participants in this corporation business plans of the Society. break-even levels to substantial welcoming approaches to all 0498 include the Anglican Synod of This detailed business planning growth through marketing to who visit. Diocesan Refugee Committee update Next Justice Camp to take place in Cuba Bruce Bryant-Scott Committee, have been endeav- HAMILTON, ONTARIO – For the first time since the ouring to fill that large hole. The first-ever international There have been seven Justice Development Fund and the An- Second World War, the num- There are currently have Justice Camp will bring together Camps since the first was hosted glican Church of Canada. ber of refugees now exceeds 50 nine active cases in the Dio- a diverse group of Anglicans in in Winnipeg in 2005. This Jus- More information about million. This number does not cese, either at various stages of Cuba next May to explore the tice Camp is an innovative joint the camp can be obtained by include economic migrants, but processing by Citizenship and concept of the common good initiative of the Diocese of Ni- contacting the Rev. Bill Mous, only those who have been forced Immigration Canada, or being with an eye towards furthering agara and the Diocese of Cuba. Director of Justice, Community out of their home nations by war prepared by us and the refugees God’s justice and loving pur- These two are in a companion & Global Ministries, 905-527- and persecution. Wherever one for submission to CIC. Not sur- poses. diocese relationship, along with 1316 x 330 or 905-541-9750, turns in the media one finds sto- prisingly, given the civil war in Through a week-long pro- The Primate’s World Relief and [email protected] ries about refugees from Syria, Syria and the serious incursion gram of directed immersion Iraq, Somalia, South Sudan, Af- of ISIS into both Syria and Iraq, experiences, biblical reflection, ghanistan, and beyond. Most of several files involve refugees worship, and relationship build- these people qualify as conven- from those countries. They are ing, participants form friend- tion refugees and in theory may also working with refugees from ships and develop skills to be- be accepted by developed na- Afghanistan, and Palestinians come effective social justice tions to be permanently settled who had fled from Iraq to Syria, leaders within their own local as newcomers and immigrants. only to be dislodged once again communities. Issues related to In most western countries ref- by the conflict there. The Refu- food security, economic justice ugee settlement is government gee Committee is also respond- and civic engagement will be sponsored and funded. Since the ing to a lesser-known problem, featured throughout the camp. late 1970s – the era of the Viet the fate of non-Jewish refugees “The camps are a tangible ex- Nam boat people - Canada has from the Horn of Africa who pression of our baptismal prom- also had the Private Sponsor- have made it to Israel as a tem- ises, especially as they better ship of Refugees (“PSR”) which porary refuge, but still need to equip us to strive for justice and is supposed to be above and find a “durable solution,” as the uphold the dignity of every hu- beyond Canada’s international Israeli government is actively man being,” said the Reverend commitments to settle such ref- deporting such people. Bill Mous, one of the camp’s ugees. For the past four decades The Refugee Committee organizers. “This camp will also the Anglican Diocese of British works through groups in par- foster Cuban-Canadian relation- Columbia has been one of the ishes known as “constituent ships and explore what it means organizations that settles PSR groups” which include people to be the Body of Christ at an refugees. from the parish and beyond, international level.” The Rev. Scott McLeod including people of different Twenty-five Canadians over served as Diocesan Refugee Co- denominations, non-Christian the age of 18 will be chosen to ordinator from 2007 until Feb- faiths, and those of no discern- participate in the camp along- ruary of this year, essentially re- able religion. side 25 Cuban participants. In building an important ministry Both Bruce and members of keeping with the justice camp that had suffered from “mission the DRC can provide guidance ethos, efforts will be made to creep” and too few volunteers. and training, together with sev- ensure participants reflect the His departure left a big gap in eral knowledgeable NGOs sup- Anglican Church of Canada’s this ministry, but he left the pro- porting this work. If you would diversity. Those interested in gram in excellent shape. The like to join this work contact learning more about the camp new coordinator, the Rev. Bruce Bruce Bryant-Scott at refu- or desiring to submit an online Bryant Scott (St. Matthias, Vic- [email protected] application can visit www.justi- toria) and John McLaren, the or John McLaren (jmclaren@ cecamp.ca. chair of the Diocesan Refugee uvic.ca and 250-592-7031). 4 THE DIOCESAN POST OCTOBER 2015 Reflections Nobility e was my churchwar- Three or four years ing place for them. burden. The third time he Hden many years ago. went by, the children The summons came in surrendered the ashes to When we first met he was grew, and their parents early autumn. He wished me and we continued our at the height of his pow- lived full rich lives. Then to place the ashes on very slow progress to the ers physically and profes- one day he phoned and the waters of the gulf. I rock. sionally. He had had a told me that she was drove to the house and He had calculated care- distinguished career in ill, something had to be found him ready. He held fully that the time for our national affairs and was looked at – just to make her ashes in the crook of evening journey would now in business. He had sure it was nothing his good arm and with coincide with an ebb tide. Herbert O’Driscoll about him a most won- threatening. She would be the other hand he held a Below and beyond the derful joie de vivre. in hospital for a few days. wreath. rock there was a protrud- ing seaward along the The ethos of his Angli- Within a month she We drove out of the city ing shelf where I was golden line of the setting canism was that of a tra- had died, ravaged by a along the coast. It was not able to stand. I said some sun. For a while we stood dition absorbed in board- deeply malignant impla- the easiest of approaches ancient and loving words together in the silence. ing school and never cable cancer. because between the which we had agreed on, After a while he turned subsequently doubted. How can we describe water and us there was and placed the ashes as and once again made his I mention this because, the ensuing months? an area of dense growth, far out into the water as way slowly along the path being myself a boarding Some of us already know mainly thorn bushes. A possible, then climbed to the car. school survivor, I know this terrible journey narrow winding path gave back up to be beside him I have always consid- well that the regular ap- that must be taken after difficult and grudging because I knew he was ered that evening one of plication of school prayers ultimate loss. Some of access. I had offered to determined to deal with the great privileges given and religion classes does us have walked, or tried carry one or other of the the wreath himself. to me in a long ministry. one of two things. It either to walk, with devastated ashes or the wreath but Steadying himself on The word that has always turns one off or it cap- friends. he was adamant. Along the rock and reaching for come to mind when I re- tures one’s allegiance for Within the next year he the path we went, head- my hand with his weak- call his friendship and his the rest of one’s life. suffered a heavy stroke. ing for a high rock that ened arm, he bent his fellowship in the faith is a Time went on, about Typically, with the chil- jutted out over the water. once athletic body as low word seldom used today. I a year if memory serves dren in mind, he fought For him the walk was a as he could, swept his have placed it as the title well. One day he asked back. Endless hours of supreme challenge. Three good arm in a powerful of this memoir. to have lunch. Much to physio over many months times he lost his balance arc and hurled the wreath The word is Nobility. my surprise he came in eventually paid off, giv- and fell into the bushes, to land out where the pale the company of a very ing partial recovery. We holding firmly to his ashes were already mov- attractive person whom remained friends. I already knew because During all this time he .... Did we miss an opportunity? she with her two children had decided to keep her To the editor was also a worshipping ashes in their home. Out Over the last couple of ing the Sisters: dential School Survivor gave parishioner. They were in- of sight but near him on weeks I attended many 1. The film “Finding a heart-felt reflection that I tending marriage, a mar- a high shelf in what had of the venues connected Dawn” - about a downtown viewed through live stream- with the Sacred Memorial eastside Vancouver woman ing on my computer. riage that I would have been their bedroom. He of “Walking With Our Sis- whose DNA was found on Clergy familiar with Alert the immense pleasure of once said that he would ters” that took place on the the Pickton farm in Co- Bay and Kingcome also conducting in a month or tell me when he was Komox Reserve on Dyke Rd, quitlam. showed respect and empa- two. ready to decide on a rest- Comox from July 31 to Au- 2. The film “Highway of thy. 300 volunteers from gust 15. It was open to the Tears” - about hitchhikers the “white” community were public from 1 - 8 most days. missing on Hwy 91. Discus- gratefully received and re- Comox was the only place sion and healing circles fol- spected. in BC to be honoured with lowed both films. This Sacred Memorial was this venue. It is now in Ot- 3. On 1 August, the bells widely advertised in all of tawa and can be found on at Courtenay United Church the North Island outlets. line under “Walking With were rung 1,129 times for All of this was prompted Our Sisters.” the Sisters. A public apology within me as a born Angli- Prior to the Sisters event was given and a gift made can because of the direction there were many venues to the elected Chief of the Synod took to support this leading up to the arrival of Komox Reserve. in Victoria. the Sacred Bundle honour- A Cowichan Band Resi- My heart is heavy, as I didn’t witness any local COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER involvement by the Angli- can clergy. If they were in The Diocese of British Columbia, serving Vancouver Island and the Gulf the shadows, I am thankful Islands, is re‐defining the scope of its ministry and mission to align with its for the support. If absent - vision that will renew and revitalize the Anglican community ministering in today’s world. The Communications Officer is a new full-time position Why? in the mission and administration of the Diocese reporting to the Execu- St. Michael’s Indian tive Officer. The Communications Officer will have diversified experience Residential School damaged in multiple forms of communication and related technologies. This new several generations of my position will start by developing a communication strategy and oversee its friends and their families. implementation. As an Anglican, I was Applications for this position will be accepted to October 13, 2015. More taught to follow the teach- information concerning the Diocese can be found at www.bc.anglican.ca. ings of Jesus and to “Love A detailed role description can be found at: http://bc.anglican.ca/employ- thy Neighbour” and to re- ment. spect them. For every action To apply please send your resume or CV by either of – there is a reaction. Listen to Mail: Private & Confidential others and you might hear Canon Imelda Secker the voice of God telling you Diocese of British Columbia of the path he has for you. 900 Vancouver Street “Thanks Be To God” Victoria BC V8V 3V7 Sincerely, or Fax: 250 386 4013 Sandra Ryan or Email: [email protected] OCTOBER 2015 THE DIOCESAN POST 5 Community joins in cemetery cleanup at St. Luke’s Barb Prescott varied from 10 people, all St. people buried in the churchyard. St. Luke’s churchyard is the Luke’s parishioners, before we Many people in the commu- resting place of many of the started advertising to 25 people nity as well as those who attend early families of the Cedar Hill one month when we received other Anglican churches have area in Saanich and dates back particularly good press cover- connections to people buried at to the beginning of the Parish of age. That month 11 of the peo- St. Luke’s. Keeping an historic St. Luke, Cedar Hill. ple were our parishioners while cemetery tidy is a big undertak- In 1861 the first Cedar Hill ing but involving the communi- congregation felt their prayers ty has helped us make real prog- were answered when Mr. An- ress. Please see the before and thony Elliott returned from the after pictures to see the results Cariboo Gold Rush. Hearing of of our work. We still have lots of the church’s need, he gave St. work ahead but that will have to Luke’s seven acres: one acre for wait until next year’s cleanups. the church and churchyard, with a St. Luke’s resource. It is a com- For us at St. Luke’s, inviting the the rest for the Parson’s Glebe munity resource. While we have community to our cleanups has (to augment his stipend through held cleanups of the churchyard been another way to reach out to keeping a cow and a few pigs). in the past, this year we decided those around us and to welcome The first recorded burial in St. to invite the community to par- them to be involved with us in a Luke’s churchyard took place in ticipate. We were able to obtain different way. 1886. However, it seems likely some good, free press coverage Watch St. Luke’s website that parishioners had been bur- in the Times-Colonist and the (www.stlukesvictoria.ca) for ied there during the previous information about Cemetery Saanich News. Before and after photos of the cleanup Photos: Barb Prescott twenty-five years. We held Cemetery Cleanups Cleanup mornings starting next As we researched the his- on the 3rd Saturday morning of sure to stop during the morning 14 were community members. spring. tory of the churchyard and those the month from April to August. for refreshments and a chance to Through these cleanup morn- Barb Prescott is Deputy Rector’s buried in it, we realized that St. The cleanups were held from chat. ings, we’ve made some new Warden at St. Luke’s Parish, Cedar Luke’s churchyard is more than 9:00 – 11:30 am and we made Attendance at the cleanups connections to descendants of Hill, Victoria Living our Baptismal Vows: Safeguarding Creation Submitted by One health hazard that has The Church of the Advent are some of the public ways we To transform unjust structures the Selkirk Region come to light in recent years has through the Anglican Diocese of bear witness to our care for cre- of society, to challenge violence In 2013 a new promise was to do with scented products used BC is committed to creating and ation and one another. of every kind and pursue peace added to our baptismal covenant for soaps, cleaning products, lo- maintaining a safe community in The Five Marks of Mission and reconciliation based on the fifth Mark of Mis- tions, shampoos, etc. While, in the every respect including our minis- are: To strive to safeguard the in- sion. We are now asked, “Will you Medieval Ages, going to church try with vulnerable persons such To proclaim the Good News of tegrity of creation, and sustain strive to safeguard the integrity might require a dousing of per- as children, seniors and persons the Kingdom and renew the life of the earth of God’s creation, and respect, fume or incense to help cover the with special challenges. To teach, baptize and nurture (Bonds of Affection-1984 sustain and renew the life of the scent of the great unwashed, to- The way we clean and the new believers ACC-6 p49, Mission in a Broken Earth?” We respond by saying, “I day’s challenge is on the opposite products we use in our church To respond to human need by World-1990 ACC-8 p101) will, with God’s help.” end of the spectrum as the great buildings and at home can also loving service We all know that living the washed now sport many toxic help make things safer for those promises is far more complicated chemicals added to their personal with allergies. Cleaning and de- than we might guess. It’s refresh- cleansing products, often without odorizing with vinegar, baking ing when we find that our prom- knowing it. soda and salt is inexpensive and ises, our actions and the needs of We learn more all the time, but effective. A mixture of salt and the world around us (and its in- one realization is that not only vinegar works well for cleaning habitants) align. are the toxic chemicals bad for surfaces and 1 tablespoon of vin- Many of us have noticed that breathing, but they are also not egar boiled with a cup of water there has been a proliferation of good for our water systems, our will neutralize unpleasant smells. severe allergies in the last few plants, our ground or us. When buying soap and hygiene decades. We have learned to ask, It is always a challenge to make products look for “fragrance free” “do you have any allergies?” the church a welcoming place or “free and clear” on the label when inviting people to dinner without placing Thou Shall Not and invest in some microfibre and even when preparing coffee signs everywhere. The Church of cloths which maximize water’s hour and communion. We offer the Advent uses wording that is natural cleansing capacity. gluten free options and are care- both educational and welcoming: As we all seek to faithfully live ful about tree nuts, peanuts, sesa- The Church of the Advent is out our baptismal promises, these me and dairy. And even then, we a NO SMOKING environment. realize that there are many more We also ask congregants to limit Principal allergens and health risks people the use of fragrances. Thanks for Accompanist navigate every day. your cooperation. Pianist St Philip-by-the-Sea, Lantzville (BritishBCYAYM Columbia and Yukon St. Philip-by-the-Sea Church is a friendly church, with a wide Anglican Youth Movement) range of musical interests. We Annual conference for young people aged 12-25 are looking to fill the paid posi- tion of Principal Accompanist/ St. Paul’s Cathedral, Kamloops, BC Pianist. Responsibilities include October 9-12 planning the music with the priest and other musicians, and Conference theme: Wayfinding: The Art of Knowing Who You playing the piano at each Sun- Are day service. Theme speaker: Dan Hines If you are interested, or know of anyone that may be interested, Transportation to and from the conference is provided please contact the Rev. David Cost: $180 Chillman at stphilclergy@shaw. Registration is available online: ca or by phone at 250-390- https://bcyaym.wordpress.com/fall-conference-2015-registration/ 3641. 6 THE DIOCESAN POST OCTOBER 2015 Plans for Mount Douglas Housing moving ahead Peter Daniel tainment are priorities for the The Mount Douglas Seniors Society. Work continues with Housing Society has recently consultants and professionals in re-submitted its proposal for the the construction industry to en- rezoning of its property at 1550 sure that budgets are both real- Arrow Road, Saanich to the istic and achievable. At present, Municipality of Saanich. This monthly rents including some has included the changes and utilities average under $450 per recommendations made by the month. municipal staff in reviewing the The Society has secured initial proposal. Saanich Staff some loan funding at beneficial were most helpful and support- rates and terms for pre-develop- ive of this initiative recognizing ment financing from Van City the need for more affordable Savings and CMHC. Both are housing in the District. strong supporters of this project The plans are presently being to provide affordable housing. reviewed by Saanich Advisory No Government Funding is Boards and it is expected that being provided for this project. the rezoning will move to pub- Concept drawing of the new building It is on land initially granted lic hearing later this calendar In preparation for development, Phase 1 is a new 100 unit resi- planned in the next 10-30 years to the Society by the Anglican year. It is anticipated that con- some areas of the site have been dential building to provide ad- will replace the existing 80 unit Church Women 40 years ago for struction will commence in the cleared of undergrowth. Addi- ditional affordable housing for building with a new building affordable housing for seniors spring of 2016. tional hedging has been planted seniors while retaining the ex- of 140 units. On completion of and supported by the Anglican In preparation for the rezon- on property boundaries to soften isting 80 unit building. This first Phase 2, the project will have Diocese of BC. ing public hearing, the Soci- the impact of construction and phase will contain both one bed- provided 240 affordable homes Please see the Society’s web ety has had two meetings with development. room and bachelor residential on this 4 acre site. site at Mount Douglas Court on residents and neighbours and The plan is for the property units as well as providing sub- This is truly affordable hous- the Internet, and clicking on “fu- continues advocacy with them. to be redeveloped in two phases. stantial amenity space. Phase 2 ing. Efficiencies and cost con- ture development plans.. Social Justice Matters! A FLY ON THE WALL Clara Plamondon In response to the Diocesan on important social justice is- at Diocesan Council visioning process this past year, sues, such as poverty and home- Bishop McMenamie has estab- Ian Alexander lessness, would be to offer tools Diocesan Council doesn’t Cathedral’s 150-year history) positively to an overview pre- lished three committees to focus that would include ways to en- usually meet in the summer, but is a kind of homecoming. Be- sentation on the Diocesan Vi- on various aspects of the priori- gage with candidates at an all- did so on August 27, principally fore coming to the Island, Dean sion. He challenged us to do ties identified through the vision candidates forum, or social jus- to prepare for the sitting of Syn- Tucker spent approximately a more to focus outward on the consultation and Synod. tice questions that could be used od that will be held in Nanaimo decade each at two other large needs of the world, to infuse a One of these committees, by individuals or groups as they on September 12. The report urban parishes: the Church of spiritual dimension into discus- called Social Justice Matters, is meet with candidates and dis- and recommendations of the Vi- the Redeemer in Toronto and sion of important public issues, under the direction of co-chairs cern how they will vote. sion Fulfillment Journey Team Christ Church, Elbow Park in to provide “prophetic leader- Brian Rendell and the Rev. Nan- The topic of social justice is will be presented at this sitting. Calgary. ship,” to build a “communion cy Ford. While the work of this an excellent way to engage with Council, in its role as “the A highlight of each month’s of empowerment,” and to move committee is still in its infancy, the larger community on rel- Synod between Synods,” has Council meeting is the “slide from charity to advocacy. it has already identified the need evant issues that are important been closely involved through- show” the Bishop brings us of This was the first Diocesan for creative ways to offer sup- to folks throughout our islands. out the consultations and work photos from where he’s been Council meeting which Stephen port, resources and educational Parishes can look forward to leading up to this presentation, throughout the diocese since Martin attended in his new ca- tools for parishes and individu- receiving an excellent resource and has made a number of rec- the previous meeting. On this pacity as Diocesan Executive als on various topics of social package that will be sent out this ommendations and suggestions occasion, he spoke about sev- Officer. Stephen was formerly justice. Fall. Remember…social justice to the team. eral important highlights of the Diocesan Treasurer. With the recent call for a matters! At this most recent review, summer months, including the New volunteers for the posi- Federal election in October the Submitted by the Rev. Clara Pla- Council members expressed ordinations that took place at tion of Diocesan Treasurer are committee felt this might be a mondon on behalf of the Social Jus- general satisfaction and even the Cathedral in late June, and now being sought. An account- great place to start. One way to tice Matters Committee. excitement at the way the pro- a pastoral trip he made to To- ing designation is a prerequisite. raise awareness and to encour- posals are coming together in fino, Ucluelet, Port Hardy, Port The Treasurer takes a high-level age meaningful conversations the form of ten directions / com- McNeill and Alert Bay in early strategic overview of the dio- mitments for the diocese in the July. The Bishop told us about cese’s financial affairs, working WOMEN’S FALL WEEKEND coming years. They were espe- work he has been doing with with the Finance Officer. cially inspired by the increased National Indigenous Bishop Murray Crowther has just CAMP PRINGLE emphasis on “engaging God’s Mark McDonald, the Rev. Dr. retired from the position of Fi- OCTOBER 16 -18 world.” They acknowledged that Martin Brokenleg and Elder nance Officer; in his absence, the financial decisions involved Alec Nelson around an experi- the Bishop thanked him for his are challenging, but agreed that mental Indigenous Discern- hard work, which has signifi- “MY INNER SONG” we are called upon to exercise ment Process for First Nations cantly improved the clarity and “prophetic leadership.” (A full postulants. He also spoke about transparency of our financial report on the decisions of Synod changes coming in the diocesan management and reporting pro- will appear in the November Safe Church (or “Sanctuary”) cesses. The search is underway edition of the Post.) program, to both streamline it for Murray’s successor. This meeting of Council took and ensure that it is faith- and The new position of full-time Pat Nichol Rev. Clara Plamondon Diane Bell place at the Cathedral, and was scripture-based. Communications Officer is also Facilitator Spiritual Director Leader of Music an opportunity for members to The Bishop also described currently being posted. Cost $150.00 ($50 cancellation fee) meet the new Dean of Columbia, a recent meeting with about Registration deadline October 7 Ian Alexander is Rector’s War- Registration forms may be obtained from your parish office or Brenda the Very Rev. Ansley Tucker. a dozen external stakeholders Dhaene, 2291 Calais Road, Duncan, BC V9L 5V2 email: [email protected] Dean Tucker was actually born from government, business, the den of Christ Church Cathedral telephone: 250 748-7183 in Victoria, so this appointment arts, social service and public and an elected member of Diocesan (as the first female Dean in the safety agencies, who responded Council. OCTOBER 2015 THE DIOCESAN POST 7

A Good News Story Newborn and Child Health Program The Primate’s World Relief and Development Fund (PWRDF) announced in July a new joint program with the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD). PWRDF will contribute $2,654,612 over five years towards the $17,697,412 project that will focus on maternal and child health in 350 villages in Burundi, Mozambique, Rwanda and Tanzania. “PWRDF is deeply satisfied that DFATD has approved an ambitious proposal to scale up the work that we are presently doing with them in three countries — Burundi, Mozambique and Tanzania – and adding Rwanda. At the three-year mark in our current DFATD programs, we are seeing many of the five-year results we were aiming at, due to our partnership with strong local partner organizations who know their countries, their cultures and their people,” said Adele Finney, Executive Director of PWRDF. “As we accompany partners, and they accompany vulnerable people making lasting changes in their communities, we see more mothers and babies living and thriving through pregnancy, childbirth and the first years of life. We see siblings, fathers and families growing their own food with confidence.”

Photo: Submitted St. Paul’s Nanaimo Centre for Ministry underway Archdeacon Brian Evans wrote the following note on September 3 regarding the accompanying The program will reach 3,545,315 women of reproductive age, picture. “The footings are all in. This week the contractor continues with the installation of the forms newborns, and children under 5, and include post-natal care for women, for the walls for the lower level. Next week they will pour the walls. According to the contractor we vaccinations, vitamin A and enough good, healthy food for children are still on schedule for a mid-summer completion in 2016. to grow to their potential. Health workers and birth attendants will As with any construction project in the heart of a city there is always interest from the public. The be trained to dispense accurate advice on ante- and post-natal care, opportunities afforded the parish to share the ministry plan behind this project increases daily. This promote healthy habits, provide basic health care, identify high risk is all Good News.” pregnancies, and make referrals to government-run medical facilities. Health centres will be equipped with essential equipment, and dispensaries, nurses’ houses, and expectant mothers’ houses will be Relationships Matter: Sacred Circle 2015 built. Rapid and affordable transportation to medical facilities, including bicycle and motorcycle ambulances will be provided. The project will Lon Towstego provide improved access to clean water and nutritious food - the The “Relationships Matter” Synod 2001. We have paid par- lenged us not to simply close basics of good health. Village leadership and local communities will be is a team of people gathered ticular attention to challenges the book and moving on, but to mobilized and equipped to continue the work, and to ensure gender together after Bishop Logan that it made for the future - a study and embrace the 94 calls rights. invited Sister Brenda Jenner time we now live in. It is inter- to action that Justice Sinclair’s PWRDF is proud of its more than 40-year working relationship with and me to co-chair one of three esting and humbling to look at it final charge had in it. He pointed DFATD, and looks forward to continuing to work together with partners, groups responding to the earli- in 2015 and ask: What has gone to one specific call regarding the including Village Health Works in Burundi, the Anglican Diocese of est words of our Diocesan Vi- well? What has gone less well? church and the need to contin- Masasi in Tanzania, the Association of Community Health (EHALE) in Mozambique, and Inshuti Mu Buzima (Partners in Health) in Rwanda, to sion. We gather with the peo- And most importantly, how ue in parishes and as a diocese improve the lives of mothers and children throughout their respective ple who have joined us so far; does it speak to the next chap- with educational opportunities regions. Lindsay Baigent, The Rev. Dr. ters of our common story? What that groups such as Aboriginal Reprinted from http://pwrdf.org/, by Simon Chambers, July 8, 2015 Martin Brokenleg, Don Wilson, is the prophetic message for us Neighbors and others offer. Victor Flett Jr., Walter Adams, to hear? One of Bishop Mark’s talks Geoff Strong is the Diocesan Representative for PWRDF on Vancouver The Rev. Will Ferry and Mat- One of the tremendous re- was specifically on the Doctrine Island. If you wish more information or have Geoff come and give a thew Cook. We are charged with sponses to the New Agape is the of Discovery. I offer you links to presentation on PWRDF, please contact him directly at geoff.strong@ studying “Reconciliation and Sacred Circle Gatherings of In- all the talks: shaw.ca or 250-710-8011. Beyond”, our relationship with digenous Anglicans. The eighth https://www.youtube.com/ First Nations People. gathering took place in Port El- watch?v=Ygk3X5Xjjh4 We are specifically to look gin, Ontario, August 16-22. http://www.anglican.ca/im/ for ways to de-colonize our The Rev. Rob Hutchison and sacredcircles/sc2015/ The Ven. Lon Towstego is Co- Diana Butler-Bass church in the here and now Victor Flett Sr. from our diocese An historian with a hand on the pulse of con- and in the future. We are look- were both there. I understand Chair of Relationships Matter and temporary religious culture ing at language and vocabulary that both will share their stories Rector of the Parish of St. Peter choices, symbolisms, liturgies, in parishes and other diocesan and St. Paul, Victoria. church design and architecture, events. October 16 & 17 governance, education, sacred Victor shared in the parish of at sites and more. We are grateful St. Peter and St Paul, Esquimalt, Thank you! St. John the Divine for support, input and resources on Sunday August 30. A few for firefighters 1611 Quadra St, Victoria that many people, First Nations key points that he pointed us to for their courage Office: 250-383-7169 and otherwise, are offering us. are the opening and closing ad- their dedication Dr. Butler-Bass is an author, lecturer, and independent scholar, specializing One goal is ultimately to have dresses by the Most Rev. Fred for their long hours in religion and culture. Coming to us after giving the keynote address to the an Ambassador from each par- Hiltz, our Primate and messages in flaring heat Parliament of Religions, she will speak about contemporary religion and her new book Grounded: God, the World, and a Spiritual Revolution. ish. We recognize that many by Bishop Mark McDonald, our thank you for keeping Friday Presentation: Grounded: Finding God in the World 7.30 - parishes have deep relationships National Indigenous Bishop. people safe and involvement now in what He shared about amazing, pas- 9.00 pm during the long drought Saturday Workshops: God in a Post-Religious Time we are trying to bring about. sion filled worship and profound 9.00 - 10.30 am & 11.00 am - 12.30 pm We have spent time recently Bible Study experience. thank you for rain and for loving us looking at a document called “A Mr. Flett spoke with passion Tickets: $35/session or $95.00/ 3 sessions New Agape”. It was written in regarding the Truth and Recon- Joanna M. Weston (Saturday brown bag lunch included) Purchase tickets before event from the church office and around the time of General ciliation Commission. He chal- 8 THE DIOCESAN POST OCTOBER 2015

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Sanctuary Program Workshop Schedule Autumn/Winter, 2015-2016 03 October Christ Church Cathedral, Victoria, 1-250-383-2714 St. Paul, Nanaimo,1-250-753-2523 17 October St. George, Cadboro Bay,1-250-472-2090 St. Columba, Tofino, 1-250-725-3286 24 October St. Dunstan, Victoria 1-250-472-1172 St. Barnabas, Victoria 1-250-595-4324 07 November Open 14 November St. Mark, Qualicum Beach, 1-250-752-5414 St. George, Cadboro Bay, 1-250-472-2090 21 November St. Peter/St. Paul, Esquimalt, 1-250-386-6833 28 November St. Peter, Campbell River, 1-250-286-1613 05 December Trinity Anglican/Lutheran, Port Alberni 1-250-724-4921 St. Peter, Pender Island 1-250-629-3634 09 January Open 16 January St. Mary, Metchosin, 1-250-474-4119 23 January St. Peter, Comox, 1-250-339-2925 30 January All Saints-By-The-Sea, Saltspring Island, 1-250-537-2171 day e un renad February, onwards e Open If your church has not been included, and if you wish a work- SUNDAY AFTERNOON shop to be scheduled for your parish, please e-mail the Canon Pastor, the Rev. Sheila Flynn, at [email protected] to 2:30 P.M. add your parish to the schedule. You are free to attend a Sanc- tuary Program workshop in a neighbouring parish if one is not ST. MARY’S ANGLICAN CHURCH offered in your home parish. Please register for the workshops 1973 Cultra Ave. @ East Saanich Rd., Saanichton by phoning the office of the parish where you wish to attend the workshop. Oct. 25, 2015 Paci c Fleet Dixie (Naden Band Dixieland) Dec. 13, 2015 Cookeilidh Celtic Band & Dancers Feb. 7, 2016 Three Worlds TURKEY, THE AEGEAN ISLANDS, (Brad Prevedoros & friends) and THE EARLY CHRISTIANS Holly Bazaar Apr. 3, 2016 Greater Victoria Police Chorus September 20 to October 8, 2016 Saturday, November 14 A 19-day program with attention to the person of St. 10:00 am - 2:00 pm TICKETS: $15 Paul, his message and mission, and the emergence of Lunch served Children 12 and under free the early Christian community. 11.00 am – 1.30 pm Tickets/information A Program of Pilgrimage and discovery 250-652-5392 [email protected] or $8.00 per person For a detailed Itinerary, costs and 250-652-1611 [email protected] a Registration Package contact: Tickets available at the door Canon Dr. Richard LeSueur [email protected] The Parish of St. Peter and St. Paul Recycle your Post 250-472-2090 1379 Esquimalt Road 250-386-6833 Share it with a www.stpeterandpaul.ca friend