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By Martha Holmen

For the past 20 years, volunteers at St. Paul, Lindsay have been teach- ing local kids about Jesus in an unusual partnership with a nearby elementary school. The King Albert School program QUALITY ASSURED began at Easter in 1998, an initia- Members of the men’s fellowship group at St. Timothy, Agincourt stand in their woodworking shop behind the church. Since opening in the early 1970s, the shop tive of parishioners Ethel Morris has produced and repaired countless items for churches and individuals. For story, see Page 7. Photo by Michael Hudson and Susan Sindrey. “There was this need and interest in trying to reach out to the local children in the school that’s almost behind St. Paul’s,” says the Rev. Warren Leibo- vitch, the current incumbent. “King Albert School is for the most part ‘I’m walking an amazing path’ considered an inner-city school. Over 60 per cent of the school is on parish priest. its final report into the history assistance of some kind, and a lot But his hair is getting long again, and legacy of Canada’s residential of the children come from families Indigenous enough to make a ponytail – a sure schools. Included in the report with difficult situations.” sign that he is settling into his new were 94 “calls to action” urging Since then, St. Paul’s has run the Native Priest life and ministry in the diocese. “I’m governments and institutions to program twice a year, at Christmas walking an amazing path where I address the harm caused by the and Easter. At lunchtime on two am allowed to be who I am for the schools and move forward with days in a row, volunteers from the reflects on first time,” he says. “I’m relishing reconciliation. church walk a group of children the every moment.” His first priority was to “get the few blocks from their school to the Mr. Harper admits that he was lay of the land” – meeting people church. Though organized by St. first year “terrified” when he started the both in and outside the Church, Paul’s, the school supports the pro- job a little more than a year and to discuss whatever was on their gram by coordinating permission By Stuart Mann a half ago. Coming from a parish minds. He says it has been a journey slips and providing educational in Thunder Bay, where he was the of discovery and revelation. assistants to join the kids. “It’s To gauge the Rev. Chris Harper’s incumbent, he didn’t know what “I’ve seen it all,” he says. “One of seen as a positive for the children level of happiness and fulfillment, to expect. His main task was to the most wonderful things has been in terms of learning, interaction you have to check the length of serve as a pastor to the diocese’s to see the amazing diversity of the and stimulation,” says Mr. Leibo- his hair. In Plains Cree culture, Indigenous population – a tall order Church, from people who are will- vitch. “They get to have some fun he explains, long hair is a symbol by any means. The City of Toronto ing to embrace new thoughts and and get an hour and a half away of patience, identity and wisdom, The Rev. Chris Harper speaks at a alone has about 60,000 First Nations, ideas about Indigenous peoples, to from school.” as well as a powerful connection vigil and lament for water at Holy Metis and Inuit people, and about others who are in outright denial In recent years, so many kids to your ancestors, the Creator and Trinity, Trinity Square on Jan. 17. half of them are Anglican. or think that Indigenous peoples have signed up that they’ve been the land. Photo by Michael Hudson He was also starting during a don’t even exist.” split into two groups, one for grades Mr. Harper, who is the diocese’s watershed moment in Canada’s He has visited 36 parishes and 1-3 and one for grades 4-6. Activities Indigenous Native Priest, used to get them cut off when he went to and the Anglican Church’s history. is already booked into November. each year include crafts, story- have two long braids stretching school – a devastating experience, The Truth and Reconciliation Com- “It’s been wonderful,” he says. “All Continued on Page 2 halfway down his back. He had to he recalls – and kept them off as a mission (TRC) in 2015 had released Continued on Page 12

STORE OWNER PITCHES IN – SEE PAGE 10 2 TheAnglican news March 2018 Hurricane service results in donations

A service of solidarity in aid of the Diocese of North Eastern Carib- bean & Aruba has resulted in an outpouring of support. More than $10,000 has been given by people in the Greater Toronto Area to provide relief to the islands, which were devastated by hurricanes Maria and Irma last September. The donations are being given to the Primate’s World Relief and Development Fund (PWRDF), which is working with local part- ners in the Caribbean to provide A student dressed as an angel narrates the Christmas pageant at St. Paul, Lindsay and volunteers help kids make Christmas crafts. Photos by the rev. Warren Leibovitch food, clean water, clothes and personal care items to the hardest hit islands. A further $5,000 US could be Families form connections with church coming from Episcopal Relief and Development, an international Continued from Page 1 relief and development agency of telling, music and conversation. plete with costumes and carols. kids who come back year after year. Since arriving at St. Paul’s in The Episcopal Church, for a joint “There’s always something to take “They choose what they want to The initiative has recently taken 2008, Mr. Leibovitch says he has project with PWRDF. home, and there’s always a nutri- be, if they want to be one of the on an ecumenical aspect. Since heard only positive feedback about “We are delighted by the tre- tious meal provided if kids don’t wise men or Mary or Joseph – Easter 2017, St. Paul’s has part- the program. “Some of these par- mendous support and compassion have a lunch,” says Mr. Leibovitch. that’s usually a battle – and there nered with The Centre Community ents have very little connection showed by everyone who has given At Christmas, the highlight for are a couple of narrators usually Church, a new church plant reach- with church or have had a 30-year so freely to our brothers and sis- the older kids is the pageant, com- dressed as angels,” he says. The ing out to less fortunate families gap of ever being near a church,” ters in the Caribbean,” says Lance Easter program is similar: there in Lindsay. Pastor Mike Kleinhuis he says. “The neat thing is the Wilson, ODT, a member of St. John are seasonal crafts, everyone hears and volunteers from that commu- kids go back and share what they the Divine, Scarborough and one Do you feel Stressed and about to Burn Out? the Easter story, and the older kids nity help provide leadership and learned, so the parents are also of the organizers of the service. Do you have too much downtime and not enough patients or clients? learn how to make palm crosses. music during the two days. The learning.” Mr. Wilson says the fundraising The programs have been running program is also supported by the The program can also help fami- is ongoing and much relief work You are not alone... on a three-year cycle of different local ministerial of churches. lies form a lasting connection with still needs to be done. Donations we help health care professionals activities because of the number of As many religious institutions the church. “Every time we bump can be made to PWRDF online and small businesses to be successful. worry about their declining influ- into one of the boys or girls out at www.pwrdf.org or at PWRDF, we understand the factors that get ence in secular society, Mr. Leibo- there in the community, they’ll 80 Hayden St., Toronto, ON, M4Y in the way of achieving your St. John’s Willowdale vitch says the St. Paul’s community remember seeing us,” says Mr. Lei- 3G2. 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As the program comes up on its beyond sympathy and prayer and www.lancewilson.ca [email protected] So far we’ve been lucky.” 20th anniversary, Mr. Leibovitch lend concrete aid to those struck says he’s grateful for the many by disaster. dedicated volunteers who have For more information on mak- given their time and energy over ing a donation or to contact the YOUR ANGLICAN CEMETERIES & the years. “We know there’s a Toronto Anglican Hurricane Relief seed that’s been planted, that’s the Committee, contact Bishop Peter CREMATORIUMS IN THE G.T.A. most heart-warming part. We’re Fenty at [email protected]. planting seeds, and we just don’t ca or by phone, 905-833-8327. (NON-DENOMINATIONAL, NON-PROFIT) know how it will bear fruit in the future. As Christians that’s what to advertise we’re called to do,” he says. “I’m hoping it continues for many, many in The anglican, years.” call 905.833.6200 x22

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For more information, contact 416- 363-0018 or [email protected]. briefly Bishop hosts Nominations sought town hall Archdeacon Stephen Vail of All Saints, for electoral Synod Bishop Kevin Robertson invites Whitby receives congratulations after Synod members are called to assem- the clergy and lay people of York- the service. ble at St. James Cathedral, 65 Church Scarborough to a town hall meeting St., Toronto, at 9:30 a.m. on June 9 on March 3 from 9 a.m. to noon at to elect a coadjutor bishop, who will St. Andrew, Scarborough, 2333 assist and ultimately succeed Arch- Victoria Park Ave., Toronto. This bishop Colin Johnson as diocesan will be an opportunity to share bishop. The diocese’s chancellor, on hopes, dreams and practical ideas behalf of the Nominations Commit- about ministry in each parish and tee, is calling for nominations. Mem- the wider community, exploring bers of Synod may submit individual where God may be leading the area. nominations, or a nomination may be submitted with the signatures of 10 members of Synod. For more details, Youth ministry see the 2018 Electoral Synod page on coordinator appointed The Rev. Canon Philip Der with family, friends and parishioners of St. the diocese’s website, www.toronto. Christopher, Richmond Hill. anglican.ca. York-Credit Valley will celebrate the appointment of Alexandra Service celebrates McIntosh as its new youth min- istry coordinator with a service “What so much you do for the black heritage of commissioning on April 20 at 7 least of us, you do for me” The diocese’s 23nd annual black p.m. at St. George on-the-Hill, 4600 heritage service of celebration Dundas St. W., Toronto. Area youth The Bridge Prison Ministry is seeking 2 special Volunteers will take place on Feb. 25 at St. ministers and leaders, along with with a high degree of compassion and understanding. Paul, Bloor Street, with music at church youth groups, are especially For 15 years we have facilitated a community support group 4 p.m. and the service at 4:30 p.m. invited to attend and should get in for men who have offended sexually and in that time This year’s theme is “A Spirit of touch with Ms. McIntosh at ycv. The Rev. Canon Joanne Davies is none of the 40 men who have attended have ever re-offended. Thanksgiving: Joyful Praise.” The [email protected] if installed by Archbishop Johnson. Please email [email protected] service will include drumming, they are interested in participating dancing, steelpan, poetry, a choir in the service. The unique opportunity to walk with our most wounded as they fight ST. TIMOTHY’S CHURCH and more. 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irst, the good news: service. We need to present our very best of church members doing stuff. 25 per cent of the par- the steward to newcomers: welcome them at the door, ishes in the Diocese of interact with them at the sign of Peace and 7) Healthy churches experiment with new FToronto are experienc- By Peter Misiaszek during coffee hour, and then invite them to liturgies, music, missional engagement, ing growth in attendance or become involved in some ministry. giving vehicles and roles for volunteers. If number of givers – or both. start one from scratch. They take special we believe that we have already tried that That means that 51 parishes leadership, commitment and a knack for 4) Clergy are active in promoting disciple- or that a certain idea will not work, then we are doing something that thinking outside the box. If we assume that ship and Christian formation. The Rev. have no chance of being successful. sets them apart from the others. people have spiritual needs beyond a nice Canon Harold Percy (now retired from The inconvenient truth about congrega- walk down a country path, then we need to Trinity, Streetsville) notes in his book Your Our Church is going to experience tional health, however, is that 75 per cent of find a mechanism that captures their atten- Church Can Thrive that “the failure to make unbelievable change over the next decade. our parishes are either not growing or are tion and engages their participation. disciple-making a priority is the basic cause We will become a lot leaner and there will experiencing decline. For some, the decline To this end, I have identified seven of our current malaise and stagnation.” be fewer of us worshipping on Sundays in is gentle and hardly noticeable; for others, it indicators that lead to church vitality in our He contends that churches need to teach the traditional format. That doesn’t mean has been severe – losing 40 per cent or more diocese. Not every parish that is growing the gospel, teach people how to pray, read that the remaining churches cannot be full of their Sunday worshippers since 2009. As is doing every one of these things, though scripture, forgive, worship, give generously, of energy, vigor and hope. Perhaps worship the decline intensifies, it leads to low mo- most are. model Christ in their lives and give witness will take on different forms and be held rale among existing congregants and may to the work of the Holy Spirit. on different days and in different types of eventually signal the closure of a church 1) Giving to church ministry is exception- spaces. Perhaps our youth will be engaged and disestablishment of the parish. al. In our diocese, the average gift per year 5) The church makes connecting with in more hands-on ministry. Perhaps our Across the mainline Protestant denomi- through envelope giving or pre-authorized young people a priority. Parish leaders often missional engagement will look a whole lot nations in Canada and the global West – giving is $1,325. In our healthiest parishes, lament the absence of young people in their different. including Anglican, Evangelical Lutheran, the average gift is $1,800. Our top giving par- pews. Connecting with adolescents needs to We have seen that while there is a place Presbyterian and United churches – the ish has an average of over $4,000 per giver be part of our core witness. How do we in- for traditional ways of doing Church, those decline has been happening since the 1970s. – and it is not in downtown Toronto. volve young people? Ask yourself: Are they that are thriving are doing things different- It is only recently, however, that the pace serving at the altar? Do they participate in ly – they must. It means that stewardship has accelerated, due to the aging and pass- 2) There is a breadth of engagement in reading the word of God, singing, playing education, too, will need to adapt, becoming ing of the first born of the Boomer genera- outreach. Our top parishes often give more an instrument, welcoming newcomers or more closely aligned with discipleship and tion. Other denominations are not immune. than 10 per cent of their total offertory to organizing events? Failing to engage with faith formation. Evangelical churches and the Roman outreach initiatives such as food banks, hot them is a sure way to turn them off Church. Change is unavoidable, but decline can Catholic Church are beset with closures. lunches, Out of the Cold, after-school clubs, be reversed. Can we, collectively, realign The reasons for decline are countless – FaithWorks, mission trips to the developing 6) The church has a well-maintained the Church to arrest decline and set our and have been discussed time and again in world, etc. Churches need to look beyond website and uses various communication churches on the path to health and growth? this column. At the top of the list is societal their own walls and seek to involve as many methods. If you are still promoting the Will you take up the challenge to do Church change. When going to church stopped parishioners as possible. strawberry social from 2014, then some- differently in your own worship community being obligatory and Sundays became a day thing has gone amiss. Healthy parishes and help lay the foundation for a healthy, vi- just like any other, it was only a matter of 3) Newcomers are welcomed and invited use their online footprint to communicate tal Anglican presence in the years to come? time before church worship itself became to become involved in the ministry of the with church members and seekers alike. just another choice. parish. The role of the greeter should be They post sermons, weekly bulletins, Peter Misiaszek is the diocese’s director of It is very hard to grow a church, let alone more than simply handing out the order of ministry opportunities and lots of photos Stewardship Development.

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The Rev. Louise Peters is the vicar of St. I was ordained in 1985 in the Diocese of James Cathedral, Toronto. Huron, serving first as the assistant to the dean at St. Paul’s Cathedral, then ap- As vicar, I am a member of the clergy pointed as the chaplain of Huron College team and share in leadership in the and the University of Western Ontario rich liturgical life of the cathedral as and incumbent of the Chapel of St. John a preacher, presider and officiant. I the Evangelist. I then became rector of work with the cathedral guilds: the Altar St. James in Ingersoll, Ontario. I left that Guild and Servers Guild, in addition to the ministry and went on an extended paren- Health Council, the Lay Pastoral Visitors tal leave for five years, welcoming three Team, the Outreach Committee and the children into the world. During this time, I communications department. The vicar was an honorary assistant at Bishop Cro- has a quiet role of doing the background nyn Memorial, in addition to doing private detail work for liturgical services – daily spiritual direction work. Next, my husband worship and larger diocesan events. The and I ventured west and shared ministry as vicar provides support to help others pray co-rectors of St. Timothy’s Anglican Church well. I currently supervise and mentor two 100 Mile House, B.C., in the Diocese of Cari- curates and one theological student. The boo, where we were privileged to work with vicar provides support to the dean and Bishop James Cruickshank. I then became other members of staff, and is a pastor to the dean of the Anglican Parishes of the the cathedral. What I do most is pray. This Central Interior and rector of St. Paul’s duty is a joy. Cathedral in Kamloops, where I served for 12 years. Then came a term as the executive I am preparing to facilitate “Meeting Je- director of the Sorrento Retreat and Confer- sus in the Gospel of John” with a small ence Centre in Sorrento, B.C. group of others from the cathedral during Lent. I love small circles gathered Throughout my ministry, I have tried to around scripture. I am excited to return to achieve a spiritual discipline of prayer. this spiritual discipline. I am also prepar- The Rev. Louise Peters in St. James Cathedral. Photo by Michael Hudson What brings me joy is seeing people ing for a Lenten Quiet Day focusing on engage deeply with scripture and discover prayer, privacy and the practice of spend- blessing – this makes me so happy. The list during my childhood. However, on Sunday that they are theologians. ing time in solitude. I am working with my could go on and on. Being surrounded by in my mid-teens, I found the beauty of the colleague James as we prepare and put the exquisite sound of the cathedral choir ritual and music drew me. I joined the My favourite passage from scripture together his ordination to the priesthood – that is the best, too. Beauty breaks me Servers Guild and began, unknowingly is Matthew 13:45: “Again, the kingdom service. wide open to God. The worst part: Keeping at the time, a journey in faith and prayer. of heaven is like a merchant in search my desk tidy. I have such hopes, and I fail I recall serving in 1976 at the first ordi- of fine pearls; on finding one pearl of The best part of my job is the people at this daily. nation of a woman priest in the diocese great value, the merchant went and sold with whom I am privileged to work. where the Rev. Mary Mills, a long-serving everything and bought it.” I find that this They are extraordinary – dedicated, I was born in Mississippi, and my fam- deacon, was finally made priest. The passage holds for me the message about diverse, capable and kind. The cathedral ily came to Canada when I was three dean at the time took me aside before the the journey: that the search and the find- staff and all our volunteers are amazing. years old. We settled in London, Ontario, service and said kindly, “Pay attention.” ing is the Way and that when the sought- They have been graciously hospitable to where I grew up and attended all of my Over time, I was encouraged by other for pearl of beauty and value is found, it is me as the new vicar. It is hard to name just schooling (except for the first year of my mentors and clergy to consider pursuing worth my all. Keep searching, keep finding, one “best.” Seeing children at the altar rail Masters degree). We were members of St. theological study with the intent to seek and keep giving up all for this Holy Way – and having that lovely moment of a shared Paul’s Cathedral, attending sporadically ordination. this Kingdom of God.

scripture in meaningful ways, Trent-Durham Women spend year and applications, contact Sister experience ancient and modern holds Area Day in God’s rhythm Constance Joanna at 416-226-2201, briefly ways of worship, learn together in ext. 316 or [email protected]. special interest forums and make This year’s Trent-Durham Area The Sisterhood of St. John the Di- Applications will be accepted until Youth invited to connections with youth from all Day will take place on March 3 at vine is accepting applications for June 15 or until the program is full. over Canada. To attend, youth must St. Peter, Cobourg with the theme the 2018-19 cohort of its Compan- Learn more at www.ssjdcompan- national gathering be part of a “home team” group “Church in the Wilderness: Hear- ions on an Ancient Path program. ions.org. Registration is open for CLAY, a travelling and staying together. ing God’s Call in the 21st Century” Women age 21 and up are invited national gathering of Lutheran Congregations can join to form (Isaiah 40:3-5). Register by Feb. 26 to to explore an expression of new to advertise and Anglican youth age 14-19 tak- a home team. For more informa- get the early-bird cost of $20. After monasticism rooted in the Anglican ing place Aug. 15-19 in Thunder tion, visit the CLAY website, www. Feb. 26, the cost is $25. To register, tradition while living at St. John’s in The anglican, Bay. Participants will encounter claygathering.ca. visit www.toronto.anglican.ca. Convent. For more information call 905.833.6200 x22

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By Stuart Mann in the diocese before being carried into the SkyDome (now the Roger’s It’s not every day you get asked to Centre) for a service attended by build a sedan chair. The elaborate thousands. wooden structure, complete with The men have made prayer book seats, curtains, walls and a roof, racks and have refurbished bap- was used to carry a bride during tismal fonts, railings and church- a part of her wedding ceremony. wardens’ wands. They work on The chair is just one of hundreds non-religious items, too. Recently of items that have been built or they wove the cane bottom of an fixed over the years at St. Timothy’s antique chair. One of the men is Workshop, located in a building building a small lap table so a per- behind St. Timothy, Agincourt. son can read an iPad in bed. Their Each week, a group of men gath- current big project is restoring a From left, Ken Page, Bill Gibson and Dave Brown repair a chair seat at the shop. Photo by Michael Hudson er in the shop to do woodworking, dining room table. some metal work and other odd The shop is fully equipped with ship – that’s our primary purpose. numbers have fluctuated over the fellowship,” he says. “We all enjoy jobs. “We take a look at anything table saws, band saws, drill presses, It’s not to make money or anything years. At one time, membership each other’s company.” that comes in, and if we believe we sanders, hand tools and countless like that. It’s just a good group of reached 100 but currently there The shop is open on Monday can do it, we go ahead,” says Bill other items that have accumulated guys.” are about 10 men who gather at and Tuesday mornings until noon, Gibson, the group’s spokesperson. over the years. But Mr. Gibson Any money the group earns is the shop each week. and occasionally on Thursdays. The shop has produced some stresses that anyone can join the given to the church, he says, mostly Mr. Gibson says it’s a great op- The church and shop are located memorable items. One was the group, whether they’re skilled to pay for the upkeep of the shop portunity for men to “get out of at 4125 Shepperd Ave. E., Toronto. large cross that was used during or not. building. Most of their orders come the house” and take up a hobby. For information about joining the the diocese’s sesquicentennial cel- “If you can sweep the floors and to them through word of mouth. In addition to woodworking, they group or enquiries about items ebrations in 1989. The wooden cross put tools away, you can join,” he The group first formed in the also make wine and have lunch that need to be made or fixed, call was displayed in various churches says. “The group is about fellow- early 1970s as a men’s club and the together. “Our primary focus is on the shop at 416-438-4055. easter at St. JameS Cathedral

lectures lIturgIes Truth & Reconciliation holy WeeK IndIgenous spIrItualIty hIghlIghts & art In the publIc square with Chief Lady Bird a coMplete listing of holy Week Wednesday, March 21 liturgies is available online 6:00pm Service (Cathedral) March 29 | Maundy thursday 6:30pm Light Supper (Cathedral Centre) 7:00pm Institution of the Lord’s Supper 7:00pm Lecture, Q&A (Cathedral Centre) and Stripping of the Altar; Watch at the Altar of Repose until 10:00pm “The Breath Between Us” March 30 | good friday the spIrItual practIces The Three Hour Devotion of lIstenIng, sIlence, 12:00noon Choral Mattins and storytellIng 1:00pm Ante-Communion & Reading A Lenten Lecture Series of the St. John Passion 2:00pm Choral Evensong & Veneration Wednesdays, february 28 - March 14 of the Cross 6:00pm Service (Cathedral) 6:30pm Light Supper (Cathedral Centre) March 31 | in the holy night 7:00pm Lecture, Q&A (Cathedral Centre) 9:00pm The Great Vigil of Easter

april 1 | easter day art 8:00am Said Eucharist shoW “The Breath Between Us” 9:00am Sung Eucharist publIc art dIsplay 11:00am Procession & Choral Eucharist on in the cathedral until March 26 4:30pm Choral Evensong Weekdays and Sundays, 7:00am-5:30pm Saturdays, 9:00am-5:00pm

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By Dan O’Reilly

The clergy and parishioners of Christ Church, Bolton decided a few years ago to focus on getting out into the neighbourhood and exploring missional ministry. Ideas were to come from the congrega- tion and were seen as experiments. “The hope was that whatever was explored would lead to deep- Members of Christ Church, Bolton and Caledon Area Families For Inclusion (CAFFI) gather for a photo at their third annual Christmas dinner this past December ening relationships with people at the church. CAFFI advocates for young adults with intellectual and development disabilities. Photo by Patricia Franks in Bolton who were not going to access the church in typical ways, others to join them. That concept Franks, referring to the number not aware of the daily challenges challenges face. She was invited like attending Sunday morning took root and, once a month dur- of government support programs the developmentally disabled face. to speak by the church’s social services,” says the Rev. Ruthanne ing the warm weather months, a that end when young adults reach Other links between the church justice committee. Ward. group of parishioners get together the age of 21. and CAFFI have also been formed. Through these events and oth- (Ms. Ward was appointed the for a hike. Through the efforts of a parish- This past December, the congrega- ers, parishioners have become church’s missional partner in 2014 Perhaps the best example of the ioner and CAFFI member Sian tion and CAFFI co-celebrated their increasingly aware and personally and priest-in-charge in 2017. She church’s outreach is the special Leyshon-Doughty, the church third annual Christmas dinner. A invested in the issues facing CAFFI is now the priest-in-charge of the partnership it has forged with has been providing free meeting pivotal component of those dinners members. “This relationship will Church of the Annunciation, Port Caledon Area Families For Inclu- space for the last few years. Dur- has been the contribution of the continue to evolve as different peo- Perry. The Rev. John Wilton is sion (CAFFI), a local parent net- ing the meetings, church members young adults from CAFFI, who ple become involved, as CAFFI’s currently Christ Church’s interim work that advocates for improved often undertake activities such assist the church volunteers with needs change and as, hopefully, priest-in-charge.) housing, employment and other as baking or making crafts with cooking and setting up the hall. our community becomes more A number of ideas were ex- opportunities for young adults the young adults, allowing their Another example is a talk Ms. inclusive and supportive of all plored, including a hiking church – with intellectual and development parents to be more engaged in Franks delivered at a Sunday people living with developmental a group of people who worship God disabilities. the discussions. The minutes of morning service in late January disabilities,” says Ms. Ward. on Sunday mornings by prayerfully “(The young adults) get cut out,” those meetings are taken by a on housing and financial obsta- walking local trails and inviting says the group’s founder, Patricia parishioner, who previously was cles that persons with intellectual Dan O’Reilly is a freelance writer.

William Greenidge (above centre) Town hall meeting and Cyriline Taylor (at right) speak during table group discussions to prioritize ministry areas and activities in York-Credit Valley. The Rev. Susan sets priorities for Climo and Bishop Jenny Andison (above left) summarize ideas from the episcopal area discussions. Photos by Michael Hudson

On a wintry Saturday morning, on Jan. 13. Jan. 13 meeting, attendees (who lounging on the couch with a hot The meeting, hosted by Bishop represented 32 parishes from across beverage and the weekend paper Jenny Andison, was a follow-up York-Credit Valley) reviewed the is what many folks aspire to do. to her first town hall on Sept. 19, responses gathered in September Not so for almost 70 dedicated 2017. At that gathering, participants and participated in an exercise to three forms of ministry the group that these three closely mirror the laity and clergy in York-Credit were asked what aspects of current narrow them down by identifying, in wishes to continue are nurturing fundamental activities of the early Valley, who braved frigid weather ministry in York-Credit Valley excite their opinion, the priority ministries worship and prayer, evangelism, Church as described in Acts; they to gather at St. John, Dixie in Mis- them and what forms of ministry for the area. and service to others. In her closing reflect ways in which the Church, sissauga for a town hall meeting require additional attention. At the The exercise revealed that the top remarks, Bishop Andison observed Continued on Page 11 March 2018 news TheAnglican 9 Skit highlights meager funds for needy Group presses city to honour commitments

By Stuart Mann

Effie Trinket, the shallow charac- ter from the popular movie The Hunger Games, came to Toronto’s City Hall on Jan. 10 for a “reaping” – choosing which groups would be pitted against each other for a share of the city’s social service funding in 2018. Ms. Trinket, in full costume and elaborate hairstyle, was played by the Rev. Andrea Budgey, the chaplain at Trinity College. She was assisted by two “peacekeepers” from the dystopian movie – the Rev. Maggie Helwig, the incumbent of St. Stephen in-the-Fields, Toronto, and Leah Watkiss, the program director for Social Justice, Peace and Care of Earth for the Sisters of St. Joseph of Toronto. The women put on the skit out- side Mayor John Tory’s office as about 25 members of the interfaith group Faith in the City looked on. The group, which is made up of Christians, Jews, Muslims and Buddhists, advocates for better social programs and services for the poor and marginalized. Effie Trinket, played by the Rev. Her voice full of enthusiasm, Andrea Budgey, reads out the name Ms. Trinket welcomed everyone to of a social service program that has Toronto’s first ever Hunger Games to fight for funding during a ‘reaping’ and performed a reaping – drawing outside Mayor John Tory’s office. the names of two city strategies She is flanked by ‘peacekeepers’ out of a bowl that would fight each the Rev. Maggie Helwig (left) and other for funds. (In the movie, Ms. Leah Watkiss. At right, Elin Goulden, Trinket chooses two young people the diocese’s Social Justice and from her district to fight other teens Advocacy consultant, talks to the to the death in the dominant city CBC after the skit. Photos by Michael of the Capitol.) Hudson With great compassion, she re- assured those watching that they just $9 million in its preliminary would get their chance to compete 2018 budget to pay for the pro- for funds as well. “Don’t worry: grams – far short of the $41 million every equity-seeking group will needed to fund them. Citizens and have the chance to fight for its life not-for-profit organizations made before it’s all over,” she said. When deputations to the city’s budget the 10-minute skit ended, she and committee in early January to her helpers left with a flourish, recommend how the $9 million to the applause of those present. should be spent. Elin Goulden, the diocese’s Social “We believe that the budget Justice and Advocacy consultant, process pits groups and citizens said Faith in the City put on the against each other to fight for skit to show how the city was not scarce funding for programs that fulfilling its commitments and was city council has already approved, making groups fight each other for and that shouldn’t be the case,” what little money was available. said Ms. Goulden. “If city council She said city council has ap- has approved it, they should find other social justice advocates met continue. “The problem is that budget process. “We want to keep proved 12 action plans and strat- the funding for it.” with city councillors and staff and the funding for these measures holding their feet to the fire, say- egies in recent years to combat She added: “Who’s to say that made their concerns known at the – some from borrowing, some ing that we’re not forgetting what poverty and improve the quality students in need of nutritional budget deputations. In late Janu- from taking money from reserve they’ve promised and we do intend of life for Toronto residents. These supplements are more deserving ary, the city’s budget committee funds, and relying on a hot hous- them to live up to their promises.” plans include improved access to than homeless people? It’s pitting indicated that more money would ing market to generate sufficient She urged Anglicans in the city to child care, more affordable housing, people against each other and creat- be put into the 2018 budget to pay Land Transfer Tax – isn’t really talk to their councillor. “We have a expanded nutrition programs for ing angst and a sense of scarcity.” for the programs. sustainable long-term. If this is municipal election coming up this students, free transit for children Faith in the City called on the Ms. Goulden described it as a just an election-year sop, and we fall, and I think if enough people and lower fares for low-income city to fully fund the programs, plus “win” for advocacy. “I think, given go back to austerity next year, we make it clear to their councillors residents, and enacting the city’s additional actions that have been that this is an election year, and won’t be further ahead. So looking that they want to see these actions climate change plan. Council unani- approved by council but were not in given the amount of publicity the at a modest increase in property funded in the future and are pre- mously adopted a Poverty Reduc- the preliminary budget. They also city has been getting around failing taxes and other revenue tools is pared to see a modest increase in tion Strategy in 2015 and Mayor wanted the city to set clear targets to fund their programs, that they what’s needed.” their property taxes over the cost Tory has said tackling poverty is and timelines for reducing poverty decided to find the money for these She said Faith in the City will of inflation, we could start to see one of the most important commit- and waiting lists for housing, child programs, at least for this year.” be urging council to provide sus- council implement these strate- Continued on Page 9 ments of council. care and recreation programs. She expressed a note a caution, tainable long-term funding for the gies.” City council was expected to However, the city had provided Members of Faith in the City and however, that the funding would programs and to create a better vote on the 2018 budget in February. 10 TheAnglican news March 2018

Anglicans busy munity through the Five Marks of Mission can be very successful, and at bridal show that even the smallest church in More than 400 people stopped at rural communities can contribute the diocese’s booth at Canada’s in a meaningful way,” he says. Bridal Show, held Jan. 5-7 in To- ronto. Their questions included: Will a minister come to our venue Petition urges to marry us? Can a minister marry Canada to sign us if one of us is divorced? Do you have information about marriage nuclear treaty classes? Canon Phyllis Creighton, who spoke Clergy have staffed a booth briefly at Synod about banning at the show since 2013. “Each nuclear weapons, is urging Angli- year has been different and the cans to sign Petition e-1402 to the change this year seemed to be House of Commons. The petition the surprise that Anglican clergy reads: “Whereas the use of any would go to the wedding site and nuclear weapons would have cata- not limit weddings to the church strophic consequences; and nuclear building,” says the Rev. Canon weapons are the only weapons of Jennifer Reid, incumbent of St. mass destruction not yet prohib- Peter, Erindale. “A few brides said ited by international agreement, how great it would be to have a we, the undersigned, residents blessing on their marriage.” She of Canada, call upon the Govern- was contacted by couples after ment of Canada to sign and ratify the show and referred others to the United Nations Treaty on the local churches. Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons.” Joining her at the booth were the The petition is available at https:// Rev. Andrew MacDonald of St. petitions.ourcommons.ca/en/Peti- Luke, Dixie South, the Rev. Jeffrey tion/Details?Petition=e-1402. Brown of St. Francis of Assisi, “Reckless U.S. and North Korean Meadowvale West, the Rev. Bill threats, high U.S.-Russia tensions, Mok and Catherine Zheng of St. The Rev. Andrew MacDonald of St. Luke, Dixie South, and the Rev. Canon Jennifer Reid of St. Peter, Erindale field questions and the renewed arms race with the Elizabeth, Mississauga, the Rev. and hand out flyers at the bridal show.Pho to by Michael Hudson modernization of nuclear arsenals, Mark Gladding of St. Margaret, put us at greater risk of nuclear New Toronto, and the Rev. Clement delivered on a specific day. “After ACW gives to been recognized by the provin- catastrophe than in the Cold War,” Carelse and Roshni Jayawardena seeking logistical help from a cou- cial government. The Ministry of writes Canon Creighton. “Expert of St. Peter, Erindale. ple of sources without success, I hospice campaign Citizenship and Immigration has studies and three humanitarian reached out to Tom to see if he The Anglican Church Women given the Orono and Community conferences have shown no ef- Store owner helps could help us. He blew me away (ACW) of All Saints, Peterborough Refugee Sponsorship Committee fective emergency response to a with his excitement, compassion has given $5,000 to Hospice Peter- the Champion of Diversity Award nuclear attack is possible. Even to deliver turkeys and generosity.” borough to help build a hospice for its sponsorship of a Syrian small-scale nuclear war could bring St. Bede, Scarborough donated 52 Mr. Hui gave a generous dis- care centre for people in the city refugee family in 2016. The award nuclear winter, famine, and two turkeys to the Flemingdon Park count on the price of the turkeys and the surrounding area. recognizes groups for “playing a billion deaths. With the nuclear Food Bank over Christmas, thanks so that the church could buy more Karen Sadler, the ACW presi- crucial role in promoting immi- weapon states scorning disarma- to the efforts of a local No Frills of them, then stored them in his dent, presented the cheque to Linda grant success, economic growth, ment, the International Treaty on store owner. facility until the delivery day. He Sunderland, executive director of cultural diversity and inclusion the Prohibition of Nuclear Weap- “I want to place on record my got additional turkeys to be de- Hospice Peterborough, at a meet- in Ontario.” ons is a milestone – a sign of hope appreciation for Tom Hui, our livered to his store and absorbed ing at the parish hall on Jan. 15. “Our committee could not have recognized by the award of the neighborhood No Frills owner, who the cost of transportation. On the The ACW also donated funds in achieved this award without the Nobel Peace Prize to the Interna- went above and beyond his call of day of the delivery, he joyfully 2015 and 2016. amazing response from the com- tional Campaign for the Abolition duty to help us make this happen,” delivered the turkeys to the food “I need to emphasize the signifi- munity,” says Stan Squires, ODT, of Nuclear Weapons for its work in says Tina George, a member of bank – making two trips because cant difference each and every do- chair of the group and a member achieving the ban treaty last July. the church. his vehicle couldn’t hold all the nor, volunteer and funder has made of St. Saviour’s. More than 300 in- “You can help avert disaster and As money started to come in turkeys in one go. during the Every Moment Matters dividuals and businesses donated create hope. We have to change to buy the turkeys, Ms. George Flemingdon Park Food Bank, campaign,” said Ms. Sunderland. and contributed to the effort. Canada’s opposition to the ban realized that the church didn’t located in Don Mills, is one of the A new hospice building is needed “We hope that this award will treaty. Write to the Prime Minister have the ability to buy, store and busiest in the GTA and serves to give a different choice for end- demonstrate that our (parish’s) and sign the online petition to the transport that many turkeys to many new Canadians from south of-life care and to provide room to strategic plan and focus on social House of Commons. We can make the food bank, which needed them Asia, Africa and eastern Europe. expand hospice programs. Hospice justice missional work in the com- a real difference – we must!” care is less expensive than hospital palliative care, she said. All Saints’ ACW raises money from its sale of Easter eggs each spring. The sale has been a well- known local event for more than 50 years. Each year the group donates money to non-profit organizations whose programs benefit Peter- borough citizens. Other groups that have benefitted include VON Adult Day Centres, FaithWorks, Meals on Wheels and The Warm- ing Room. Funds are also used for church projects such as upgrad- ing washrooms and replacing the dishwasher. Small church’s efforts recognized No Frills store owner Tom Hui (centre) helps to deliver turkeys to Flemingdon The efforts of St. Saviour, Oro- Karen Sadler, president of All Saints, Peterborough’s ACW (left), presents a Park Food Bank before Christmas. no to help Syrian refugees have $5,000 cheque to Linda Sunderland, executive director of Hospice Peterborough. The Diocese is on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. To connect, visit www.toronto.anglican.ca March 2018 AnglicanClassifieds 11 to place an ad call 905.833.6200 ext. 22 or email [email protected]

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Christ Church, Kettleby Baptist, Norway, Toronto; April way Ave., Markham. Bargains on 11, Eric Hanbury and Anita Gaide, household items, clothing, linens, organ duo; April 25, Ian Grundy, books and toys. Call 905-294-3184. in motion be ordained a priest at St. Bride, Canterbury, Toronto, March 4 organist; May 9, Mark Himmelman, MAY 5 - Spring Market Bazaar, 10 Clarkson on Feb. 25 at 4 p.m. at 4 p.m. organist and director of music, St. a.m. to 3 p.m., St. Thomas, 101 Win- Appointments • The Rev. Vinaya Dumpala John Evangelical Lutheran Church, chester Rd. E., Brooklin. Bake sale, • The Rev. Ruthanne Ward, will be ordained a priest at St. Conclusions Waterloo; May 23, Richard Spotts. book sale, tea room, vendor tables Priest-in-Charge, Church of the Joseph of Nazareth, Bramalea • The Rev. Canon Dr. Dawn Da- All concerts are free admission and more. Call 905-655-3883 Ascension, Port Perry, Jan. 7. on March 25 at 4 p.m. vis will conclude her ministry with a free-will offering accepted. • The Rev. Canon Ann Smith, at Trinity, Aurora on March Program details and biographies are Workshops & Gatherings Interim Priest-in-Charge, St. Vacant Incumbencies 4. She will be taking up a new found at www.organixconcerts.ca. George, Newcastle, Jan. 8. Clergy from outside the diocese ministry appointment with the MARCH 18 - Rock Eucharist featuring MARCH 1,3,4 - Creation Care 2018 at • The Rev. Ted Bartlett, Interim with the permission of their Diocese of Niagara. the music of The Tragically Hip, 7 St. Cuthbert, Leaside, 1399 Bayview Priest-in-Charge, St. George, bishop may apply through the • The Rev. C.J. Adams conclud- p.m., Church of the Redeemer, Bloor Ave., Toronto. Eucharist at 7:30 p.m. Pickering Village (Ajax), Jan. Diocesan Executive Assistant, ed her ministry at St. George, Street and Avenue Road, Toronto. on March 1; environmental fair with 29. Mrs. Mary Conliffe. Pickering Village (Ajax) on MARCH 21 - “Transformative Women over 20 exhibitors, special speakers, • The Rev. Canon Anthony Jem- Jan. 28. of the Bible,” a Lenten study com- and children’s program, 11 a.m. to 2 mott, Interim Priest-in-Charge, First Phase - Parish Selection • The Rev. Douglas Clark bining humour, insightful scholar- p.m. on March 3; Choral Eucharist St. George, Newcastle, Feb. 1. Committee in Formation (not yet concluded his ministry at St. ship and stimulating discussion, with Bishop Kevin Robertson,10 • The Rev. Megan Jull, Priest- receiving names): George, Newcastle on Jan. 7:30 p.m., Holy Trinity, Guildwood, a.m., March 4. in-Charge, St. Augustine of • St. John, Bowmanville 31. He has taken up a new 85 Livingston Rd., Toronto. MARCH 27 - “Spirited,” food and drink Canterbury, Toronto, Feb. 15. • St. Hugh and St. Edmund, ministry appointment with the MARCH 25 - Palm Sunday with bless- for the body and soul, 7:30 p.m. to • The Rt. Rev. Patrick White, Mississauga Department of Corrections as ing and distribution of palms during 9 p.m., located at Ace’s Place Bar Interim Priest-in-Charge, Trin- • St. Thomas à Becket, duty chaplain. the 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. services and Grill, 113 Guildwood Parkway. ity, Aurora, March 5. Erin Mills South • The Rev. George Jacob will of Holy Communion, St. Olave, This is an opportunity to relax as • The Rev. Susan Haig, As- • Parish of Churchill conclude his ministry at the Bloor Street and Windermere Av- well as enjoy some spiritual con- sociate Priest, Church of the and Cookstown Church of South India on April enue, Toronto. The Rev. Dr. Pearce versation. Hosted by Holy Trinity, Redeemer, Bloor Street, March • Trinity, Aurora 30. Carefoote, interim head of Rare Guildwood. 15. • St. Andrew, Scarborough • The Rev. Anish Matthew Retirement George, Priest-in-Charge, Second Phase - Parish Selection • The Rev. Canon Jerome Church of South India, May 1. Committee (receiving names via Khelawan has announced his Area Bishop): retirement. His last Sunday at Ordinations • Parish of Bobcaygeon, St. Hugh and St. Edmund, • The Rev. Philip Josselyn-Ham- Dunsford & Burnt River Mississauga, will be May 20. ilton was ordained a priest (Trent-Durham) • The Rev. Canon James Wool- at Trinity Church, Aurora on ley has announced his retire- Feb. 2. Celebrations of ment. His last Sunday at St. • The Rev. James Liu was New Ministry Thomas à Becket, Erin Mills ordained a priest at St. James York-Scarborough South will be June 24. Cathedral on Feb. 11. • The Rev. Megan Jull, Priest- • The Rev. Philip Stonhouse will in-Charge, St. Augustine of Send your parish news and photos to [email protected] Thoughtful discussion yields suggestions at town hall

Continued from Page 8 lay leadership training and innova- building faithful disciples of all ages. plenary session. Bishop Andison its work, and invited interested tive “non-Sunday” forms of wor- The final activity at the town hall indicated all the results from the participants to become involved though always changing, is also, at ship and ministry. Bishop Andison was a brainstorming session on meeting would be collated and or- in potential working groups on the its core, very much the same. Four observed that all these ministries ideas for moving forward in each of ganized for distribution through priority ministries. ministries were prioritized for in- could be grouped together as faith these identified priority ministries. the area’s webpage. She also said creased attention (two tied for third formation activities; the exercise Thoughtful discussion at each table the newly redesigned Area Council The Rev. Susan Climo is the in- ranking, so both were included): clearly identified a need in York- yielded many pages of suggestions, would be using the results as a cumbent of Holy Spirit of Peace, youth ministry, children’s ministry, Credit Valley for greater focus on which were shared in a closing foundational resource in planning Mississauga. 12 TheAnglican news March 2018 Priest humbled by journey

Harper. “Change is huge because Anglicans it stirs the stagnant water, but it’s also good and I want people to see that.” ‘live true’ Looking ahead, he is excited about the creation of a national Indigenous church within the An- to Christian glican Church of Canada, possibly as early as 2019. He also sees the potential for an Indigenous con- calling gregation forming in the diocese within the next five years, possibly Continued from Page 1 sharing space with another church the churches have been gracious or on its own. and welcoming.” “I think people in the diocese are When he’s invited to a church, starting to understand that one way he usually preaches. “I stay true to of doing things is not the answer my calling as a priest – I preach the for all peoples,” he says. “We have gospel,” he says. “I don’t preach the a great diversity of churches, and gospel of the TRC or the gospel of each one speaks to a certain people. Indigenous ministry. I try to bring They listen and say, ‘Yes, this is my it under the lens of what we can home.’ Indigenous people have not be – how the gospel speaks to all found that yet within the Church.” nations and is a hope for everyone.” One of the things he hopes to He will spend as much time at a do more of in 2018 is visit rural church as he is needed, whether for churches. “I’d like to see what’s one service or three. He will also going on and help them in their speak at informal parish events. ministries, especially as they relate “One of the greatest things I’ve to the TRC.” been doing is simply speaking with His second goal is to get out on people and answering questions the land, something he hasn’t been – often questions they’ve always able to do much of since moving wanted to ask but were afraid to. In The Rev. Chris Harper performs a smudging ceremony at the beginning of the to Toronto. “I’ve always been in those situations, I always say that sixth annual Keepers of the Water Vigil of Lament and Thanksgiving at Holy rural parishes and places where I you can’t offend me, so go ahead Trinity, Trinity Square on Jan. 17. The service, co-sponsored by the Toronto could step out into nature. A city and ask anything.” Urban Native Ministry and the diocese, celebrates the Earth and its water, and park just doesn’t cut it. I’d like to In addition to parish visits, he laments their exploitation. At right, Mr. Harper receives a hug at his induction connect to the land and re-energize has led workshops, seminars and a as the diocese’s Indigenous Native Priest last April. Photos by Michael Hudson my batteries.” clergy retreat. “I’ll speak on what- Most of all, however, he looks ever the organizer is looking for. and as Canadians,” he says. reserves, holding a Blanket Exer- forward to continuing to meet peo- Usually it’s about what Indigenous He has been humbled by what he cise, inviting a speaker, joining an ple. “As Indigenous Native Priest, spirituality is and what it could has seen and heard on his travels. advocacy group, visiting a former I’ve discovered that my calling is be. I’ll also speak about the TRC – “I’ve discovered that the people of residential school, donating goods to work with the churches and to what’s been happening and where this diocese live true to their Chris- for remote communities, taking help them embrace diversity and it is now.” tian calling – they are a people of part in a demonstration, going change. I try to get people to see When he’s discussing the TRC, hope, and there is the potential for on a youth exchange and saying that we don’t need to be held back he often touches other subjects as something wondrous to happen. I prayers on Sunday. by fear and trepidation, but that well, such as Canada’s missing and think what the churches are saying Indigenous spiritual practices we can walk bravely forward into murdered Indigenous women and and realizing is that they need to are much more prominent in the in reconciliation efforts at the na- the future that is in the plan and the Sixties Scoop, the name given allow the Holy Spirit to move, even diocese than they were a few years tional, diocesan and parish level. movement of the Spirit.” to the practice in the 1960s of tak- when they want to resist.” ago. Smudging ceremonies are The diocese recently gave $100,000 He adds: “It’s all about embracing ing Indigenous children from their A number of churches across increasingly common, as is the to the national church’s Healing people around us. We’ve hugged families and placing them in foster the diocese have made efforts to practice of acknowledging that a Fund. ourselves for too long and it has homes or up for adoption. “I try to learn about Indigenous issues and service or meeting is taking place “This is an exciting time to be become a straightjacket. We need bring everyone into the history of respond to the TRC’s calls to action. on traditional First Nations land. in the Church and to see what the to open our arms and welcome where we have been as a Church These have included field trips to Clergy and lay people are involved Spirit is doing among us,” says Mr. others into the Church.”

churches organized the donation Bowlers fight cese’s Stewardship Day workshop by Bishop Jane Alexander of the of toothbrushes, toothpaste, soap, last year, when diocesan Bishop Diocese of Edmonton, as well as canada toiletries, chocolate, socks, hand- childhood hunger David Edwards spoke about child Archbishop Richard Smith of the knit toques, gloves, and more, FREDERICTON - A bowling fund- poverty. “I didn’t realize it was Roman Catholic Archdiocese and which were wrapped in gift boxes raiser in the Diocese of Fredericton that bad,” he said. “As a dad and pastors Bonnie Hodge and Keith and given to seafarers who found is hoping to raise $100,000 to fight a priest, I don’t think it’s right that Taylor of Beulah Alliance Church, briefs themselves far from home during childhood hunger in New Brun- people should be hungry, especially which hosted the workshop. The the Christmas season. swick. The organizer of the tour- kids.” The tournament will take group discussed the possibility of Mission delivers The group made contact by radio nament, the Rev. Kevin McAllister, place April 21. faith groups opening their doors as presents to seafarers with each of the ships to be visited, decided to expand the tournament, The New Brunswick Anglican part of a city-wide network of safe then maneuvered the water taxi which last year brought in more access points, and the creation of VANCOUVER - A Mission to Seafar- into position for the ship’s gangway than $7,500 to help build a library a database of churches willing to ers team, along with a CBC intern to be lowered. Senior Port Chaplain at Bishop McAllister College in Faith groups share offer their places of worship as safe doing coverage for an afternoon the Rev. Peter Smyth then asked Uganda. housing ideas spaces and spiritual care for front radio program, boarded a water how many were on the ship’s crew, This year, the tournament will line workers. The group will develop taxi on Dec. 22, 2017. With them and the appropriate number of gifts take place in three cities – Frederic- EDMONTON - More than 80 people a timeline for implementing the they carried almost 400 gifts that were brought onboard. ton, Moncton and Saint John – with representing 16 different faiths action items raised at the plenary. would be delivered to the 18 ships Most of the ships were bulk cargo the goal to raise $33,000 for each and 13 community organizations, The Messenger at anchor in Vancouver’s harbour. ships from around the world. The city. These funds will be designated front line agencies and commu- A total of 1,000 gifts are distributed group met crews from the Phil- to a local charity in each city that nity stakeholders met this past annually as part of this seasonal ippines, Ukraine, Myanmar and addresses childhood hunger. November for the Capital Region Recycle The Anglican. ministry of the Mission to Seafar- China. Mr. McAllister says he was in- Interfaith Housing Initiative Ple- Give it to ers. In preparation, participating Topic spired to combat hunger by the dio- nary. Participants were greeted a friend.

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