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GRACEFUL Dancers perform during the 25th annual Black Heritage Celebration Service at St. Paul, Bloor Street on Feb. 23. For more photos, see pages 6-7. PHOTO BY MICHAEL HUDSON Bishop chosen for global gathering World Council of Churches’ assembly to focus on reconciliation, unity

BY STUART MANN what Canada is about each other’s work and take She is also member of the Oshawa talk about these really important and the work part in worship. About 3,000 people and Durham Region Métis Council. things, recognizing that we’re also BISHOP Riscylla Shaw, the area that we’re do- attended the 2013 General Assem- “It’s such an honour to be part in the world? It’s really exciting.” bishop of Trent-Durham, is one ing here,” she bly in South Korea. of the global conversation around She’s looking forward to meet- of two people chosen to represent says. The theme of the 2021 assembly reconciliation and unity,” she says. ing people from other parts of the the Anglican Church of Canada at The WCC is is “Christ’s Love Moves the World “I look forward to bringing a Ca- world and forming lasting bonds the World Council of Churches’ an ecumenical to Reconciliation and Unity.” Bish- nadian perspective, a woman’s with them. “Meeting people and (WCC) 11th General Assembly organization op Shaw, who is Métis, has been perspective and an Indigenous sharing what we do will build in Karlsruhe, Germany in Sep- made up of deeply involved in reconciliation Anglican perspective.” a strong network that will help tember 2021. 350 churches Bishop Riscylla efforts in Canada through her work She says the assembly’s focus on us down the road. The assembly Bishop Shaw was chosen in representing Shaw as an Ambassador for Reconcilia- reconciliation and unity comes at isn’t about getting together and January after a Canada-wide about 500 million Christians in tion in the Diocese of Toronto, a a critical time, as the Church and then going back home; it’s about nomination process. The other 110 countries. It works for the member of the Primate’s Commis- society grapple with issues such as networking so we can all advance delegate is Brendon Neilson of unity and renewal of the worldwide sion on Discovery, Reconciliation climate change, resource extrac- the work that we do. One of the the Diocese of British Columbia. Church. At its General Assembly, and Justice, and a member of the tion and the ongoing oppression of things about a global network is “I’m really excited to represent held every eight years, delegates national church’s Jubilee Com- Indigenous peoples. “Church peo- that somebody is always awake, our Church and to bring the fla- review the organization’s pro- mission. In the diocese, she is a ple are all over the globe and they so when we make lasting relation- vours of who we are with me so grams, set policy, elect members member of the Bishop’s Working have a huge influence, so how do ships in this work, we’re strength- that other people can understand to boards and committees, learn Group on Intercultural Ministries. we as churches come together and ening our human family.”

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BY STUART MANN every youth I know who is going, finances are going to be a barrier.” ABOUT 25 youth and youth leaders To help with the costs, the com- in the diocese plan to travel to mittee raised $2,800 at last year’s Nancy Hannah staffs the Bishop’s Youth Ministry Committee table at last year’s Synod. Synod members played a game that Calgary this summer to take part in Synod. It has also received $5,000 raised $2,800 to send youth and youth leaders from the diocese to CLAY 2020. PHOTO BY MICHAEL HUDSON one of the biggest Christian youth from the Bishop’s Company. The gatherings in the country. But first episcopal areas have pledged they need some help to get there. support, as have churches – even • Trent-Durham: April 18 from Diocesan departments The group will be attending those without youth ministry. “Even 1:30-4 p.m. at St. Thomas, CLAY 2020, a gathering of Lutheran though they don’t have youth min- Brooklin host conversation and Anglican youth held every two istry of their own, they’re very The diocese’s Stewardship and • York-Credit Valley: May 2 from years. The event, held Aug. 20-23 encouraged by what we’re doing BRIEFLY Congregational Development 9:30 a.m. to noon at St. John at the Southern Alberta Institute and want to help us,” says Ms. departments invite clergy and the Baptist, Dixie. of Technology, is expected to draw Hannah. lay people to “Come Give us Parish leaders about 1,000 people from across She says the support from the a Piece of Your Mind: Grants, For more information and to Canada. diocese, the episcopal areas and invited to workshops Money and Mission” on April Each episcopal area in the register, visit the Supporting “It will be an incredibly empow- the churches has been encouraging. 4 from 10:30 a.m. to noon at All diocese is holding a half-day Parish Leaders page on the ering experience for our youth to “It’s really great for the youth to Saints, Peterborough. Peter workshop for all parish leaders, diocese’s website, connect with others and to feel feel supported by their Church as Misiaszek, David Krause and especially those new to their www.toronto.anglican.ca. they’re not alone,” says Nancy a whole. It means that the wider Elizabeth McCaffrey will lead positions. Parish leaders or Hannah, a member of the Bishop’s Church cares about youth and what an open conversation about people thinking about becoming Youth Ministry Committee, which is they’re doing.” Workshop empowers Ministry Allocation Fund grants, one are strongly encouraged spearheading efforts in the diocese. The fundraising effort is about Reach and Stretch grants, to attend. Invitations are music leaders Ms. Hannah, who is the youth halfway to its goal. She’s hoping stewardship and Mission Action extended to churchwardens, Grace Church on-the-Hill in ministry coordinator for York- that individuals and churches that Planning. For planning purposes, deputy churchwardens, parish Toronto is hosting “Lift Up Simcoe and the youth and family haven’t already donated will do so. contact Elizabeth McCaffrey at administrators, treasurers, Your Hearts: Workshop of minister at St. David’s Anglican “The experience of going to CLAY [email protected]. administrative staff and clergy. Leaders and Singers in Small Lutheran Church in Orillia, says will make an enormous difference ca or 416-363-6021, ext. 226 (1- Here are the dates and times: Congregations” on May 9 from it’s important for Christian youth in the lives of these young people,” 800-668-8932) with the names 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sponsored in to get together. “Connection is so she says. of those who will attend. This • York-Scarborough: March 28 part by the Douglas C. Cowling important to them, because quite Donations to send youth and session will be repeated in from 9:30 a.m. to noon at St. Bursary in Liturgical Music, the often their faith is not supported youth leaders from the diocese to other episcopal areas, with Andrew, Scarborough. workshop will strengthen and in other areas of their lives.” CLAY 2020 can be made online at dates to be determined. • York-Simcoe: April 18 from empower pastoral music leaders CLAY 2020 will feature worship, https://contact.toronto.anglican. 9-11:30 a.m. at St. Margaret, in small parishes with limited leadership development opportu- ca/stewardship/anglican-diocese- Barrie. resources. The cost is $25. nities and social events. Partici- of-toronto. When completing the pants will also learn about youth form, write “CLAY” in the com- homelessness and how to advocate ments section and the funds will for change in their communities. be designated to the Bishop’s Youth “They’ll be able to speak as one Ministry Committee. voice from coast to coast to coast, For more information on sending YOUR ANGLICAN CEMETERIES & and that will have an enormous youth and youth leaders to CLAY impact,” she says. 2020, contact the youth ministry CREMATORIUMS IN THE G.T.A. Since last year, the Bishop’s coordinator in your episcopal area: (NON-DENOMINATIONAL, NON-PROFIT) Youth Ministry Committee has • Jillian Rush or Ian Physick been encouraging parishes in the in York-Scarborough, diocese to send their youth to the yorkscarboroughyc@gmail. gathering and to financially assist com or [email protected]. those who are going. The cost per • Cormac Culkeen in Trent- person is about $1,100, which covers Durham, trent.durham.youth. registration and airfare. [email protected]. Participants have been trying to • Alexandra McIntosh in raise the money themselves, but York-Credit Valley, ycv.area. for some it’s a tall order. “It’s a lot [email protected]. of money to ask families to come • Nancy Hannah in York-Simcoe, St. John’s Dixie St. James’ St. John’s Norway Light On The Hill: up with,” admits Ms. Hannah. “For [email protected]. Cemetery & Cemetery & Cemetery & St. John Crematorium Crematorium Crematorium The Baptist 737 Dundas Street East 635 Parliament Street 256 Kingston Road 12125 Yonge Street, Mississauga Toronto Toronto Richmond Hill Visit our website at www.toronto.anglican.ca L4Y 2B5 M4X 1R1 M4L 1S7 L4E 3M4 905.566.9403 416.964.9194 416.691.2965 647-286-8026 www.stjohnsdixie.com www.stjamescathedral.ca www.stjohnsnorwaycemetery.ca www.makingjesusknown.com Mary G. Griffith B.A., M.B.A., J.D. 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Clockwise from top left: Holy Trinity churchwarden Vivian Harrower Service welcomes receives a dish and spoon plaque, symbolizing the original items of a covenant between First Nations and settlers to peacefully share the area Indigenous ministry around the Great Lakes; Archbishop Mark MacDonald gives the blessing at the door of 6 Trinity Square, the new home of the Toronto Urban Native to new home Ministry; the welcoming service at Holy Trinity, Trinity Square. PHOTOS BY Church leaders participate MICHAEL HUDSON

BY THE REV. LEIGH KERN over the service, along with co- money” and return to the vision celebrants the Rt. Rev. Richard of the Creator. The vision is one ON the feast of the Transfiguration, Bott (Moderator of the United where humans, the land and all mounted on a plaque to honour ancient and recent treaties of this Feb. 23, more than 115 people gath- Church of Canada), the Rev. Evan created beings are seen with the the Dish with One Spoon Covenant territory, and how we are all called ered at Holy Trinity, Trinity Square Smith (Anishnawbe, TUNM and the eyes of God, valued inherently with between the Haudenoshone and the to live on this land in partnership to formally welcome Toronto Urban United Church of Canada), the Rev. dignity instead of how they relate Anishnawbe Nations, to peacefully with Indigenous leaders. Native Ministry (TUNM) to its Maggie Dieter (Cree, the United to profit as a resource. As Arch- share and sustain the life of the Following the celebration of Holy new home. TUNM was established Church of Canada) and Bishop bishop MacDonald preached, com- Great Lakes. The plaque will hang Communion, Sandra Campbell by Elders of the Indigenous and Riscylla Shaw (Métis, area bishop munity members offered hollers in Holy Trinity to remind all of the Continued on Page 11 Christian communities in Toronto of Trent-Durham). The celebrants and shouts, accenting his points in 1996. It was created by the United celebrated on four sides of the altar, and filling the church with cries Church of Canada to serve as a speaking from the four directions of affirmation. chaplaincy for Indigenous com- as they prayed the Peacemaker During the offertory, members of munity members. Eucharistic Prayer, a liturgical TUNM and Holy Trinity exchanged The welcome service was created resource created by the Anglican gifts, memorializing their new to spiritually support Indigenous Council of Indigenous Peoples. relationship. William Whitla and peoples, many of whom in Toronto National Indigenous Archbishop the Rev. Sherman Hesselgrave of TAKE were displaced through the Indian Mark MacDonald preached, high- Holy Trinity created and presented Residential Schools system and lighting how the work of TUNM a hymn written specially for the THE LEAP forced apprehensions that took through the generations has called occasion, “God of the Blazing Sun children away from their families Indigenous, newcomers and settler and the Moon.” The Rev. Evan WITH US. and home communities. TUNM peoples to lift the veil of colonial Smith presented them in turn with And do not forget to do good and was established as an ecumeni- vision that feeds the “culture of a carved wooden bowl and spoon, to share with others, for with such cal initiative between the United sacrifices God is pleased. Church of Canada and the Diocese Hebrews 13:16 of Toronto in 2001, which was re- flected in the shared liturgy of the welcome service. Bishop Andrew Asbil presided

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Taking that into account, season of spring brings B B P F us to have second chances, new beginnings, the authority of the Bishop of Toronto TToronto to the clergy and BY ARCHBISHOP COLIN JOHNSON at least $50 million in new funds has been and the Incorporated Synod of the a welcome change from the new life and hope. laity proposing a signifi- contributed to ministry in the diocese and be- coldI to warmer weather. This ing to John’s gospel, the disciples remained Sometimes our behaviours are not consist- Diocese of Toronto. Opinions expressed in cant fundraising effort. In it he ple from 48 communities together. The feed- yond in the last seven years, over our regular new beginning gives hope for locked in a room until Jesus made his first ent with our values, healthy lifestyles or of The Anglican are not necessarily those of proposed a graduated sched- back has been astounding. It makes a differ- offerings and FaithWorks contributions. the editor or the publisher. what the time ahead holds, and it provides appearance to them. In that meeting, Jesus showing neighbourliness, love and respect ule of offerings to achieve a ence in peoples’ lives. We are a different diocese because of that. opportunities for more outdoor activities like offered them peace and breathed his spirit for others. Jesus loves and values each substantial goal and an indi- The Anglican Chaplaincy for the Canadian Yes, the money has helped us fund new min- Canon Stuart Mann: Editor gardening. upon them, as he commissioned them for and every one of us, even with our faults vidual appeal to each church family in the Forces elected its first full-time bishop to pro- istries, adapt old buildings, engage in new Just as spring provides such hope and op- future ministry. I believe that was a moment and shortcomings. He offered to those who Address all editorial material to: diocese by a member of their parish “to vide episcopal care for regular and reserve mission, support vulnerable people in portunities, Easter provides the promise of a of transformation, joy and a real reason to The Anglican knock at every one’s door and rouse the in- chaplains and their families, and to military Christ’soffended name. and hurt More him, than as that, he does though, to us, it has rich and new life in Christ. This has been the hope and not be afraid anymore. forgiveness, new life and hope for the future. 135 Adelaide Street East habitants to devote a small portion of what personnel across the country. It only became helped build relationships between people, al- Toronto, Ontario M5C 1L8 gospel message for more than 2,000 years. 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The campaign is now officially concluded, Anglican Council of Indigenous Peoples to We have succeeded in remarkable ways. but the allocations continue and the mission The Anglican Church hold regional circles where clergy and lay While not every parish participated, the vast God invites us to share is still on our leaders could come together for mutual majority did – and achieved more than many doorsteps. As my first paragraph noted, this In the Anglican Communion: learning, support and refreshment. So far, 276 had thoughtYour possible. friendsSome of the parishes at Thewas not theAnglican first financial campaign, nor will A global community of 70 have participated from half a dozen dioceses. did not formally join the OFOH project be- it be the last – the work of the Church is not million Anglicans in 64,000 Grants ranged from $500 to $100,000. The Dio- cause they were already in the midst of sub- over. Let us continue onwards in faith and in congregations in 164 countries. cese of the Arctic, for instance, brought peo- stantial funding efforts. Others added to their hope. wish you a joyful Easter. Archbishop of Canterbury: The Most Rev. and Rt. Hon. Justin Welby, Lambeth Palace, London, England SE1 7JU. In Canada: Serving Archbishop Finlay was a privilege A community of about 600,000 members Need to sign up for, update or cancel in 30 dioceses, stretching from Vancouver Island to Newfoundland and north to the broad inviting smile, and engaging with persons on the street cor- BISHOP’S OPINION Arctic Ocean. firm handshake and ner or drop-in centre as he was with persons yourthe word subscription “welcome” BY BISHOP P ETERtoFENTY The Anglicanserving in public office. ? Primate: are the memories we One of the challenges he faced was the The Most Rev. Linda Nicholls, A Church House, 80 Hayden St. have when Angela and I first quickly got to the purpose of our meeting and Church’s position on human sexuality. While met Terence Finlay, Bishop of asked if I was willing to be considered as a in office he upheld the doctrine and discipline Toronto, ON M4Y 3G2 Toronto, in the summer of candidate for executive assistant and of the Church. On leaving office, he officiated Tel: 416-924-9192 1997. I was beginning my min- archdeacon. The position had become vacant in a same-gender marriage, for which he had In the Diocese of Toronto: istry as the incumbent of St. Joseph of when Archdeacon Colin Johnson was elected to be disciplined by his diocesan bishop, who A community of 254 congregations in 210 Nazareth, Bramalea. suffragan bishop. I was surprised when he was once his archdeacon, executive assistant parishes covering 26,000 square When we entered his office, there was a met with me just before the clergy conference and suffragan bishop. In receiving the admoni- kilometers. Of the nearly 5 million people warmth and genuineness experienced by both that year and offered me the position. tion, he told his successor in office that he ex- who live within the diocesan boundaries, of us in our first meeting with Bishop Finlay. It was a privilege and distinct honour to pected nothing less from him and that he was 376,000 claim to be affiliated with the He was very interested in getting to know us serve as his executive assistant and archdea- exercising his episcopal ministry responsibly. Anglican Church, with about 80,000 people and our young family. We shared the stories con. I got to know Terry even better and I believe that Archbishop Terence was lead- identified on the parish rolls. The diocese of our Christian journeys and family life. It learned much from him. I witnessed the depth ing the diocese in the direction of being more is home to many ethnic and language- was a pleasure to engage with him and have a of his faith and his concern for every parish in welcoming to those who were vulnerable, based congregations, including African, sense of the pastoral care and support he of- the diocese. He showed compassion, particu- marginalized, voiceless and in the minority. Caribbean, Chinese, Filipino, French, fered clergy and their families. I had no idea larly for the marginalized and minorities in He made a very significant difference in the Hispanic, Japanese, and Tamil. The City of Toronto has a large population of that six years later I would be working closely the Church and in the wider community. life of the Diocese of Toronto. It is not surpris- aboriginal peoples. with him as his executive assistant and Archbishop Finlay was very disciplined in ing, therefore, to hear and read the very com- Archdeacon of York. his work. He worked long hours and paid at- plimentary reflections that many have shared Bishop of Toronto: I got to know Terry, as he was affectionate- tention to detail, thoroughly reading docu- about their experiences of him. He exercised a The Rt. Rev. Andrew Asbil ly called, when I became a member of the Pos- ments, letters or any material needed for servant ministry throughout his ordained life, Manage your York-Credit Valley: tulancy Committee and a regional dean. He meetings. It was also evident that he cared and for that we give thanks to God for his ex- The Rt. Rev. Jenny Andison gave wise counsel and offered good insight in- deeply for the wider Church and appreciated ample. I was privileged and honoured to have to challenging matters facing the Church. His the importance of ecumenical relationships. had the opportunity to know him as my bish- Trent-Durham: was a calming voice and a non-anxioussubscription pres- One of the qualities I admired about online. Terry op, mentor and friend. The Church has been The Rt. Rev. Riscylla Shaw ence. He offered strong episcopal leadership was his willingness to make time for people. blessed to have had him as a faithful bishop. in the diocese, both pastorally and morally. He He made himself available to clergy and laity He will be missed and leaves a legacy of ex- York-Scarborough: was a model of deep faith and prayerful who needed to meet with him. I was often emplary leadership, humility, compassion and The Rt. Rev. Kevin Robertson thoughtfulness, and was genuinelywww.anglicanjournal.com concerned asked to join him in meetings with others, profound faith. We are grateful to his family York-Simcoe: about the well-being of the clergy and laity and it was evident that he always listened in- for having shared him with the Church and The Rt. Rev. Peter Fenty under his episcopal leadership. tently. Terry was a pastor, mentor, friend and assure them of our prayerful support. We give The Diocese of Toronto: In the spring of 2003 I received a call from confidante. Archbishop Terence Finlay back to his Cre- 135 Adelaide St. E., the Archbishop’s office inviting me to meet Another quality I admired in him was his ator God with the same graciousness we ex- Toronto, Ont., M5C 1L8 with him. I thought I was going to be invited humility. He engaged with people in all sta- perienced of him. May he rest in peace and 1-800-668-8932/416-363-6021 to sit on another committee of the diocese. He tions of life. He was as comfortable talking rise with Christ in glory. Web site: http://www.toronto.anglican.ca April 2020 TheAnglican 5 COMMENTSYNOD Some things to think about before you go on a pilgrimage

THE REV. CANON DAVID HARRISON heights of the Pyrenees, I had to walk all the way down again. It t haunts me still. was painful. When I finished walking the 800 km Camino de Santiago 5. Go alone. True, I’m an Ipilgrimage in early June 2017, introvert so I crave time alone. I was convinced I would never But being alone allowed me to do it again. It was hard and be open to the stranger. I had gruelling and I was relieved to holy conversations with people be done. But now, if given the from around the world whom opportunity, I’d go again tomor- I still stay in touch with. (Ask row. So when the editor of The me about my Baptist friends Anglican asked me to offer 10 from New Zealand who own a tips for anyone planning to go lingerie store. I met Deborah in on a pilgrimage this summer, I the men’s washroom.) And holy jumped at the opportunity. conversations with strangers Here’s my list: that lasted 10 or 15 minutes and whom I will never hear from 1. Pack lightly. I took two pairs again. The Camino de Santiago in Spain. PHOTO BY THE REV. CANON DAVID HARRISON of clothes – today’s and tomor- row’s (which was also yester- 6. Prepare to get cosy. The 9. But it’s also the destination. When I look at this list, I that it is, because we have the day’s). It is amazing how little we thing I feared most was sleeping When I finally arrived at the ca- realize it isn’t just a list of tips promise of eternal life. And until actually need to survive day by in rooms full of strangers, but thedral in Santiago, I felt nothing for a pilgrimage. It’s a list of tips our dying breath, we are still on day, especially when we have to it turned out to be not as big of (except sore feet). Nothing. And for life. We have too much stuff. the journey. haul it all under our own steam. a deal as I feared. Your sense then a friend took my photo and (You should see our storage My pilgrimage haunts me still. of privacy and self change, but I said, “I’m going to send this room in the basement. Ugh!) I’d go tomorrow (except that I 2. Train for the inclines. On everyone is in it together. (Still, home to my family.” And I began We experience times in life haven’t trained!). I know that my the first day of my Camino expe- bring ear plugs!) to weep uncontrollably. when we are heading upward next pilgrimage, even if it were rience, I climbed up the Pyr- and times when we are careen- the same route, would be entire- enees from France into Spain. 7. Expect nothing. I went on the 10. When you are finished ing downward, and they are ly different. Different encoun- No Toronto hills prepared me Camino hoping to gather mate- the pilgrimage, you haven’t both challenging – but going ters, different bunk beds, dif- for that. rial to write a book. It didn’t hap- reached your destination. My downhill is worse. We can eas- ferent surprises and challenges pen because I quickly realized pilgrimage started at my front ily close ourselves off from the (like there being “no room in the 3. Train for the declines. Walk- that that intention was getting in door with my wife taking my unexpected encounter with a inn,” which happened a couple ing downhill, especially with a the way of experiencing things photo as I walked up the street stranger; surely our phones and of times, including on the first pack on your back, puts a lot of in the moment. Just go. to catch public transit to the headphones and social media day after having traversed the force on your limbs and joints. airport. And it “ended” when she are doing this all the time. We Pyrenees). And I might, again, 8. It’s the journey, not the des- took a photo of me walking down are all human, with the same get to the end and feel nothing. 4. Yes, it’s true. Downhills are tination. The journey (for me) our street from the subway. basic bodies and needs. It’s only And then feel everything. worse than uphills. I didn’t took five and a half weeks. Arriv- Front door to front door. But when we get out of the way of Godspeed on The Way. believe it before I experienced ing in Santiago took an hour or it hasn’t really ended. I’m still our own plans and expectations it. I came to dread the steep so. The pilgrimage is just that – a walking the “Camino,” which is that God can surprise us. Our The Rev. Canon David Harrison downhills of the Camino. On journey. “The Way.” lives are journeys and it isn’t is the incumbent of St. Mary the first day, after getting to the about getting to the end – except Magdalene, Toronto. Think twice about passing a deficit budget

want to share some cates to me that a charitable organization for last year’s expenses going forward. personal thoughts with THE STEWARD has a plan in place to fulfill its ministry One final thought. We have all heard of parish leaders about the By Peter Misiaszek and demonstrate to donors that their gifts the demographic changes that are taking I idea of presenting a defi- will be used as intended. place among faith communities and the cit budget at vestry time. I mention “charitable organization” for apparent fiscal uncertainty facing many I can appreciate that this out space or reducing program and/or a reason. Each church is, in fact, a charity. congregations. We are older and fewer in article will be read after- personnel costs. And a charity maintains the confidence number. Some parishes are growing, but the-fact for most parishes, but the mes- Some parishes are in an enviable of donors when it lives within its means. most are not. With this in mind, we would sage is no less important and compelling position, having prudently put aside If a charity is not in the habit of spend- do well to live within our means. for future years. Aside from the initial funds for a rainy day. Inevitably, parishes ing funds in a responsible and restrained We can’t presume that a flood of new sentiment that deficit budgets should be encounter years where giving is reduced, manner, it may find that it undermines its congregants will give at levels equal to our avoided at all costs, there is a fundamen- or anticipated revenue is not realized. trust relationship with the very people it most faithful and generous givers. Such tal stewardship concern that arises from In such cases, reserve funds are invalu- depends on for its security. generosity takes years to mature, as you this situation. able. Of course, the big concern is when It is important to realize that the church- well know. We would do well to cultivate If the steward of a household lacked parishes are consistently drawing down wardens and clergy are trustees of present the gifts we currently have, without pre- the resources to sustain operations or these reserves, to the point where they temporal resources. Just as we relied on suming what we “might” have. We would maintenance of the property, they would are extinguished entirely. Without consid- previous generations to sustain and grow also do well to consistently message our essentially have two choices: find addi- eration of future needs, parishes operate ministry, so too must we position ourselves congregants on the importance of good tional sources of revenue to supplement at their own peril. so that future generations can expect at stewardship and proportionate giving. existing income or reduce costs. In the Why not plan for a balanced budget and least the same from us. And the last thing case of a parish, it would mean asking take the necessary steps to ensure that we want to do is tie the hands of next Peter Misiaszek is the director of the dio- for more from the congregation, renting objective is fulfilled? This approach indi- year’s budget team who are forced to pay cese’s Stewardship Development. 6 TheAnglican BLACK HERITAGE CELEBRATION April 2020

Flags representing the countries of origin of Black Anglicans in the diocese are carried in during the Procession.

Members of Worship in Dance Ministries perform during the service. PHOTOS BY MICHAEL HUDSON

Recipients of Jubilee Awards, which recognized dedicated service to the celebration The choir sings ‘He’s Got the Whole World In His Hands.’ over the years, stand with Bishop Riscylla Shaw. Jubilee service celebrates Black heritage of Church

ON the last Sunday in February, this far by Faith.” Br. Reginald Crenshaw, OHC, cel- The “News” was shared by the a community of love where each about 700 members of the diocesan After a medley of praise, dancers ebrated a pantheon of trailblazers, Rev. Canon Dr. Stephen Fields, person, community and culture is family and the wider community from the 1996 inaugural service living and departed, in the Black the founding chair of the Black respected. gathered at St. Paul, Bloor Street for took everyone back to that moment community. They were remembered Anglicans Coordinating Commit- He challenged the Black com- the jubilee celebration of the Black when St. James Cathedral reso- for their transformative contribution tee, which organizes the service. munity to critically understand heritage of the Anglican Church. nated with the colourful costumes to the Canadian mosaic. Reflecting on the message of the their reality, unveil the world of The congregation entered the and Noel Dexter’s composition of As an act of offering, the recently Kingdom of God, the cross of Jesus oppression, and commit themselves worship space to the beautiful music “Enter into Jerusalem.” formed Black Anglicans of Canada and the work of compassion, he to its transformation. “Only you of the Ghanaian Anglican Church The Rev. Canon Donald Butler was inaugurated and its leadership spoke of the mutual responsibility of can do this,” he said. “Only when Choir and the rhythms of the steel spoke of racism, exclusion and installed by Bishop Peter Fenty. Black and White people in working we have some clarity and common pan. The 25th anniversary service, other challenges that still beset The mission of the group is to seek to eradicate all forms of exclusion understanding about ourselves will based on the acronym ACTION (Ad- Black people in both the Church and to increase the participation, rep- and marginalization visited upon we be able to provide the kind of oration, Confession, Thanksgiving, society, while Constance Kendall, resentation, empowerment and persons, whether they be Black, space into which others may enter Intercession, Offering and News), ODT, reflected on reasons why we belongingness of Black people in lay LGBTQ, Indigenous or differently for the good and sake of the whole started with a colourful procession can still give thanks at the personal and ordained leadership roles in the abled. He said that Jesus’ message Church.” that included the choir, clergy, the and communal levels. full life of the Church, and to develop of the Kingdom of God is one that He spoke directly to the White entire College of Bishops and the These challenges and thanksgiv- partnerships with the wider Black seeks to deconstruct all firmly en- members of the congregation, telling flags of 30 nations. The theme song ings were brought together when community, other racialized com- trenched and socially stratified them that they are needed as allies, of the procession was, “We’ve come the community in prayer, led by munities and oppressed peoples. systems of power and reconstruct “for this is your Church as much as April 2020 BLACK HERITAGE CELEBRATION TheAnglican 7

The Rev. Canon Dr. Stephen Fields, incumbent of Holy Trinity, Thornhill, gives the sermon.

Members of Worship in Dance Ministries perform during the service. PHOTOS BY MICHAEL HUDSON

Bishop Peter Fenty installs the leadership of Black Anglicans of Canada. From left are the Rev. Jacqueline Daley, Anita Gittens, ODT, Yvonne Murray, ODT, Br. Reginald Crenshaw, OHC, the Rev. Vernal Savage and Lance Wilson, ODT. The Rev. Karen Isaacs and Harston Forde of St. Paul, Bloor Street and Fanella Hodge of St. Stephen, Downsview, receive plaques on behalf of their churches for their contribution to the service over the years. Jubilee service celebrates Black heritage of Church

it is ours.” He said that just as Black munity who have worked over people work to define themselves, the years to ensure its ongoing their White siblings must be hon- work, and thanked the bishops, est, recognize and accept that they their assistants and the diocese’s are socialized in a system that has photographer, Michael Hudson, for been built on White supremacy, a their support. culture that positions White people In his closing remarks, Bishop and “Whiteness” as ideal. He chal- Andrew Asbil reflected on the lenged them to work to interrupt pain of racism experienced by the that state in which even a minimum composer of the Negro spiritual, amount of racial stress becomes “Deep River,” Henry T. Burleigh, intolerable, triggers a range of the words of which filled St. Paul’s defensive behaviours, and limits vast edifice when it was rendered any authentic engagement and earlier in the service by Nathan community-building. Richards, a classical vocal major The service ended as the Black student at the University of To- Anglicans Coordinating Commit- ronto. Noting the pain that still tee recognized the contribution exists, and the work to be done, the The bishops of the diocese are presented with gifts of appreciation. From left are Bishop Jenny Andison, Bishop Kevin of several members of the com- bishop declared, “I’m in.” Robertson, Bishop Andrew Asbil, Bishop Riscylla Shaw and Bishop Peter Fenty. 8 TheAnglican INTERVIEWNEWS April 2020 I truly feel I am like clay in God’s hands

Carlynn Reed is a dancer and teacher. tory. But my hunger to know God was growing. At the age of 18, I went forward Twenty-five years ago, I was teaching at a Billy Graham crusade. Someone academic subjects and drama at a pri- prayed for me and gave my information to vate high school in Toronto. Then a car the dry church pastor who visited me and accident radically changed my life. After thought I was quite bright. He asked me a leave of absence, I managed to con- to teach Sunday School. I did, but I knew tinue teaching part-time for a couple of I was a big fake. I knew nothing about years, but then had to stop because of the the Bible and my hunger for God was still pressure to teach full-time. At the very suffering. Then I met my future husband, moment of transition, I got a call from David Reed, who at that time was active the Rev. Canon Kim Beard asking me if I in the Pentecostal Church. Now, here was would be available to run an adult drama someone who actually had a confident, program at St. Bede’s in Scarborough. I knowledgeable, intimate relationship with said to him, “Funny you should be con- God. Our dates invariably included long tacting me at just this time.” Long story interrogations on my part about God and short, I worked at St. Bede’s for the next the Church, to which David happily re- three years, growing the program into a sponded. I met with his pastor, who gave community-wide theatre outreach. It was me instructions on how to pray, which a wonderful collaborative and creative boiled down to my talking (out loud) on experience in which I was encouraged to my knees to God. For awhile my voice just write a lot of scripts, including full feature bounced around the walls, until one night performances. During my time there, I I knew I was within a whisper of the Holy continued to heal until the pain totally left God. A heavy curtain had been removed my body. and I knew I was in the presence of the Divine. After Kim left St. Bede’s, I opened my drama studio, Imagiscape, in our base- I consider my faith journey and dance/ ment, writing and directing shows for theatre development to be inextricably kids and adults from the community. intertwined. Today I am training and I taught classes, coached kids for audi- practicing more than I have at any other tions, and ran improv theatre sessions. Carlynn Reed performs at Chinese New Year celebrations at St. Philip on-the-Hill, Unionville in stage in my life – around 20 hours a week. I wrote all the scripts, tailoring them January. PHOTO BY MICHAEL HUDSON Besides my own daily two-hour training for the specific kids training with me sessions, I take three ballet classes and at the time. Then I got a call from the one tap class, and practice with my dance Rev. Canon Jim Garland to head up the known to the adults in the congrega- even grew up without TV! Being an army partner three afternoons every week. It children and young adults’ ministry at St. tion, and they are gaining confidence in family, we moved often from one military takes this level of commitment to bring Paul, L’Amoreaux. For a while I tried to speaking up publicly, which I believe is camp to another. I had zero exposure to a level of excellence to the work. I have work for both the church and my studio, helping their leadership formation. the dance world, and with five kids, money only gradually begun to understand this but it was too much. I finally had to let my was scarce. My physical outlet was sports, over the last 10 years. Although it can studio work go and devoted myself to the Outside the church, I work on dance so I played on all the school teams. In high be a maddeningly slow process, it is also ministry at St. Paul’s, which happily in- and theatre projects that emerge out of school, I had some small opportunities to full of epiphanies when my body teaches cluded doing theatre with kids and adults. my own life themes and issues. Several act, and then in my senior year, our family me something about God and creation. After seven years there, I was feeling God years ago, I co-created a piece on care- moved again. So it wasn’t until I was a Dance requires an unlimited supply of was calling me to fine-tune my ministry giving with Jonathon Neville and Dennis young adult that the dance world became a patience mixed with a ferocious hunger and calling. By then I was getting more Hassell, which we toured across Canada viable force. In the midst of going to school for elegance and strength and movement involved in the Toronto dance community as well as parts of New England. Jona- and having my own kids, I began a modest clarity. I truly feel I am like clay in God’s and needed more flexibility in my sched- thon’s mom had Alzheimer’s and my son training program. From the beginning, I hands while being shaped into a more ule, so I left St. Paul’s, not knowing exactly had a disabling pain condition which was was interested in choreography and litur- articulate artist. I thank God in wonder at how God was intending to organize my confusing and life-stopping. gical dance. When we lived in Connecticut, each minor sign of progress. life and gifts. A week later, I got a phone I formed a group called “With Timbrel call from St. Philip on-the-Hill, Unionville, At the present time, at the age of 75, I and Dance” that performed throughout Five years from now, I hope I am creat- asking me to consider leading a drama find myself interested more and more the diocese and at a West Point wedding. ing and teaching and shaping stories ministry there. Two weeks later I began in thoughts around aging and loss, and In our church, I began “The Church Street through dance and theatre. my first group. That was eight years ago! I’m thrilled to be working with Harold Players,” an adult, then intergenera- Tausch, actor and dancer-in-training, tional theatre group that also performed I get excited about whatever scripture The drama ministry at St. Philip’s has who is 70 years old. Through honest dia- throughout the diocese. One year we won is currently inspiring a project. I love grown to three groups, ages four to logue, anger, tears, a generous supply of best play for the National Episcopal Litur- the Sermon on the Mount, which I have 15. We also do a musical theatre camp humour, and five dance pieces, we are cre- gical Commission. written into a movement theatre piece for one week in July. I am super excited ating a 45-minute show that we hope will called Mountain Top Talk, performed in about all of this! I get the opportunity be ready in the fall. We plan to perform it I did not grow up in a religious/spir- duet or group. I am moved by scriptures to play a significant role in the spiritual as a stage production, and possibly to film itual/church family. If anything, they that speak of the confidence we have in formation of kids, some of whom in the it as well. In this piece, we are exploring were anti-church. But at the age of 16 I felt God, as in Romans 8:38-39, or ones that high school group have been training that crossroad in later life where we have the hunger and began to search for God. speak of our clear journey with God, as with me for all eight years. They perform to decide if we’re going to give up, coast Again, I had no guidance, so I started by in Romans 8:25, or how intricately God in church on Sunday mornings every or engage. getting a few philosophy books out of the has created us, as in Psalm 139:14, or how six weeks. Scripts are dramatic inter- library. Then I started attending a nearby we can do so much more than we realize pretations of the scriptures. Because of I did not have the privilege of dance mainline church. Both of these options when we are being coached by God, as in this regular exposure, the kids are well immersion and training as a child. I turned out to be quite dry and unsatisfac- Ephesians 3:20.

a recommendation from St. Cuth- the archdeaconry, which includes visited their companion diocese in the Diocese of Ho as well as local bert’s Archdeaconry to merge five the five parishes. Diocesan Council Ghana to explore the possibility of Rotary Club members. A partner- CANADA Regina parishes—All Saints, St. finalized the recommendations in establishing a mobile health clinic ship is now moving forward be- James, St. Luke, St. Matthew and St. January and communicated them in the African country. tween the two dioceses and Rotary Phillip—into one parish with a new to parish vestries on Feb. 2. The The Fredericton delegation vis- Clubs in New Brunswick and the name and common vision, starting vestries planned to discuss the ited the Diocese of Ho in Ghana on Diocese of Ho. A teaching hospital BRIEFS in January 2021. Under the plan, recommendations in February and Jan. 12. Bishop Matthias Mededues- in Ghana is also involved. all five parishes would worship provide feedback. Badohu said there was a desperate A $200,000 budget has been pre- Archdeaconry together at one main location that The Saskatchewan Anglican need for medical care in the rural pared to cover costs for a vehicle, recommends merging is still to be determined. Satellite parts of his diocese. He suggested medical diagnostic equipment and five parishes locations may also be established Team visits Ghana to that a mobile clinic might be a a generator. The Diocese of Freder- for specific ministries. good start for providing care in icton hopes to raise about $30,000 REGINA - Bishop Rob Hardwick The recommendation followed plan health clinic those areas. US, with divisions of Rotary Inter- and the Diocese of Qu’Appelle’s two years of discussions, meet- FREDERICTON - Three Anglicans On their trip, the Canadians met national covering the remainder. Diocesan Council have received ings and prayer for the future of from the Diocese of Fredericton with their Anglican counterparts in The New Brunswick Anglican April 2020 NEWS TheAnglican 9 ‘Nones’ explore spirituality in pilot project Backyard gatherings include food, art, story-sharing

BY STUART MANN For the past three years, he and Michael Burtt, the director of a lo- IN the summer of 2019, the Rev. cal community arts company and Dr. Jason McKinney and a local the children’s ministry director community partner piloted a pro- at Epiphany and St. Mark, have ject that sought to bring people been trying to bring the reality together to talk about spirituality. of religious people and a spiritual While the backyard gatherings perspective into this non-religious, were open to all, they were spe- neighbourhood-based work. They cifically designed for people with have connected with people of no religious affiliation – one of the other faiths, often using art as a fastest growing groups in society. way to find common ground. The project, Sharing the Sacred, While engaging with people of was a success, so much so that he is faith, they were asked by com- hoping it will continue throughout munity partners to also reach the year. “What made me excited out to people without religious was how eager people were to be affiliation. “We were interested in part of it and engage in it,” he says. doing that, but it’s really hard to “It was very religiously diverse, convene people who don’t belong but for the most part it was made to a specific religious community,” up of younger, unaffiliated people.” he recalls. About 29 per cent of Canadians An initial event to attract people Parkdale residents take part in Sharing over the age of 18 say they have with no religious affiliation didn’t the Sacred in the summer of 2019. At no religion, according to a survey work. “It didn’t go anywhere be- right, the Rev. Dr. Jason McKinney in done by the Pew Research Centre cause we weren’t working closely 2017. PHOTOS COURTESY OF THE REV. DR. in 2018. That number is expected and bringing into leadership the JASON MCKINNEY AND MICHAEL HUDSON to be higher after the Canadian people we were trying to connect Census is taken in 2021. with,” he explains. “We learned introduced a spiritual practice, For Dr. McKinney, the interim that if you want to reach the nones, such as centering prayer, and the priest-in-charge of Epiphany and you have to put a none in charge.” group practiced that. St. Mark, Parkdale and an adjunct For their next attempt, that’s Dr. McKinney says he was sur- professor at Trinity College, en- exactly what they did. “We worked prised by the results. “In each case, gaging with the religiously unaf- with a young woman who was people were eager to have those filiated – called “nones” in church religiously unaffiliated, and it kinds of conversations.” jargon – is something he is passion- became her vision. Our role was to He says one of the things that ate about. “They are unaffiliated, help implement it and bring some made the gatherings work was but that doesn’t mean there’s not resources and structure to it.” that they were not designed to a spirituality there, that there’s no The format, which became Shar- bring people to church. “I think it elements of religious practice in ing the Sacred, involved three would have failed if that was our their lives.” backyard gatherings over the sum- intention and that intention had He says it’s a group the Anglican mer. Each gathering attracted become known. People wouldn’t Church cannot afford to ignore. between 10 and 20 people, many of have been interested in engaging “We’re not losing people to other them religiously unaffiliated. Each or engaging to the level that they denominations. We’re losing peo- session included an art-making did. We made it very clear from community for the people where day serve as a training ground ple to no religion.” activity, food and story-sharing. the beginning that we were simply they are. That includes the non- for young spiritual leaders who A resident of Parkdale in Toron- Spirituality was explored during opening a space for them to come religious. We have to carve out a can take Sharing the Sacred to to’s west end, he is deeply involved the story-sharing time, which was as whole people, which includes space for them.” other contexts. He would also like in local efforts to foster inclusion, led by a facilitator. Each gathering spirituality.” During the winter, the gather- to see a conference on spiritual- diversity and affordability. He is a had a theme and the participants He says it’s important for the ings are held in a room at Epiphany ity and spiritual retreats for the member of the board of directors of were asked to share stories based Church to reach out to the reli- and St. Mark, which has become unaffiliated. “The Church needs to the Parkdale Neighbourhood Land on that theme. At one of the gather- giously unaffiliated, even when a community hub by sharing its focus on not just the people who Trust and the steering committee ings, for example, they were asked there is no expectation that they space with local groups. When the aren’t here but the non-religious of the Parkdale People’s Economy. to share a story of a time when will come to a church. “I think weather turns warm again, they as well,” he says. “There needs to He is also a core partner in shaping they had experienced something the call to be missional is to go will be held in local backyards. be some thought and energy put the Parkdale Community Food Hub. as sacred. The facilitators also out there and facilitate spiritual He hopes the project will one into how we engage with them.”

of Western Newfoundland, are Jesus. The bishop first travelled since the first Cursillo weekend gatherings. Cursillo, Spanish for going on a pilgrimage to the Holy to the Holy Land in 1989 with the in the Diocese of Edmonton, the “short course,” is a global apostolic CANADA Land on April 13-24. The group will support of a Queen’s College schol- local Cursillo community will be movement that offers a primer on include Bishop John Organ and his arship. From 2012 to 2015, he and hosting an anniversary confer- Christian living. At the multi-day wife Irene, 16 lay and clergy mem- Irene lived in Jerusalem, where he ence for everyone in the diocese. retreat, speakers discuss the ba- bers from the diocese, and a couple served as chaplain to Archbishop The conference will take place at sics of the Christian faith and how BRIEFS from Ottawa. Seven members of Suheil Dawani of the Episcopal King’s University in Edmonton to practice one’s faith in everyday the group are newly ordained Diocese of Jerusalem. from June 19-20. life. Speakers at the anniversary clergy and one is a postulant. Anglican Life About 1,000 people have attended conference in June will include Pilgrims head to Bishop Organ says it is impor- the annual Cursillo weekend dur- Bishop Jane Alexander and Bishop the Holy Land tant to encourage Christians, par- Cursillo hosts ing its three decades in Edmon- Victoria Matthews, the former ticularly clergy, to gain firsthand ton. The diocese has an active diocesan bishop of Christchurch, Continued on Page 9 CORNER BROOK - Twenty An- experience of the Holy Land and anniversary conference Cursillo group that hosts these New Zealand. glicans, mostly from the Diocese sites associated with the life of EDMONTON - To mark 30 years yearly retreats along with monthly The Messenger 10 TheAnglican LOOKING AHEAD April 2020

GOOD CAUSE Curlers from five churches in the Bradford area take part in the first annual Churches of Bradford Bonspiel at the Bradford Curling Club in February. The event was organized by the Rev. Dana Dickson, incumbent of Trinity Church, Bradford, her husband Stuart Bond and the curling club. It raised more than $1,000 for the BWG Community Meal, a free weekly meal for local residents. Teams came from Anglican, Roman Catholic, Baptist, Presbyterian and Christian Reformed churches in the area. At right, Ms. Dickson presents the trophy to the team from Holy Martyrs of Japan Roman Catholic Church, the winners. PHOTOS BY ED SIKKEMA

To submit items for Looking 3041 Mississauga Rd., Mississauga. Night with catered dinner and si- Ahead, email editor@toronto. Admission by donation. lent auction, 6 p.m., tickets $25, Holy anglican.ca. The deadline for the MAY 9 - The choristers of St. Peter, Trinity, Guildwood, 85 Livingston May issue is April 1. Parishes Erindale present the Last Night Rd., Toronto. can also promote their events on at the Proms, 7 p.m. at the church, MARCH 28 - Lenten Quiet Day with the diocese’s website Calendar at 3041 Mississauga Rd., Mississauga. Bishop Andrew Asbil, 10 a.m. to www.toronto.anglican.ca.. During the concert, the choirmaster 3 p.m., a day of quiet reflection, will be honoured for his years of prayer and discussion, plus a com- service to the church. plimentary light lunch, St. Olave, Music & Worship 360 Windermere Ave., Toronto. To help plan quantities of food MARCH 28 - Voices Chamber Choir, Sales and materials, please register at Sorrowful Song, 8 p.m., an evening www.stolaves.ca/quietday or call light supper and then, from 7-8 senting songs through the decades, of choral music for the season of APRIL 4 - Spring rummage sale with 416-769-5686. p.m., the Rev. Dr. Schuyler Brown St. John, York Mills Church, 19 Don Lent, St. Martin in-the-Fields, 151 bargains on household items, cloth- APRIL 1, 8 - “God’s Care for Crea- discusses John Wall’s major book Ridge Dr., Toronto. Red carpet walk Glenlake Ave., Toronto. ing, linens, books, toys and more, tion,” an opportunity to rebuild “Transformations of the Word,” at 6:30 p.m. and showtime at 7 p.m. APRIL 1 – APRIL 29 - Kingsway Organ 8:30 a.m. to noon, Grace Church, 19 our relationship with our planet, held on Wednesdays until May 13 After-party with appetizers and Recital Series, 12:30 p.m. to 1:15 Parkway Ave., Markham. 7:30 p.m., Holy Trinity, Guildwood, at St. Olave, 360 Windermere Ave., beverages. Tickets for adults, $20; p.m., free admission, All Saints, APRIL 25 - Spring fair with barbecue, 85 Livingston Rd., Toronto. Toronto. children under 16, free. For tickets Kingsway, 2850 Bloor St. W., To- baked goods, books and many other APRIL 3 - “Essential Oils in the Bible” APRIL 24-25 - All are invited to the and information, call 416-225-6611, ronto. Recitals on the following treasures, plus free kids’ activities workshop, with a focus on the Sea Monks’ Cell Steakhouse, a unique visit www.sjym.ca/musicfest or dates: April 1, April 15, April 29. on the green, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., St. of Galilee, crucifixion, burial and dining experience at St. Theodore email [email protected]. APRIL 5 - Holy Week Vespers, 7 p.m., Cuthbert’s, 1399 Bayview Ave., resurrection, 7:30 p.m., Holy Trin- of Canterbury, 111 Cactus Ave., To- MAY 8-9 - “Episcopal Evangelism Church of the Redeemer, Bloor Toronto. ity, Guildwood, 85 Livingston Rd., ronto. Guests are wined and dined 101,” a regional workshop to teach Street and Avenue Road, Toronto. APRIL 25 - Spring rummage sale, Toronto. in a mediaeval setting reminiscent Episcopalians and Anglicans how APRIL 9 - Maundy Thursday potluck 9 a.m. to noon, Holy Trinity, 140 APRIL 4 - Lenten Quiet Day: Sacred of a monastery refractory. Dinner to be evangelists in their communi- supper and service, 6:30 p.m., Holy Brooke St., Thornhill. Clothing, Pauses in a Holy Lent, 9:30 a.m. includes salad, fresh rolls, New ties, held at St. Thomas’ Episcopal Trinity, Guildwood, 85 Livingston linens, household items, games, to 1 p.m., at St. Paul the Apostle, York Strip steak or chicken cooked Church in Bath, New York. To learn Rd., Toronto. toys and jewelry. Rexdale, 2182 Kipling Ave., Toronto. over an open hearth by professional more and to register, visit www. APRIL 10 - Good Friday Service and MAY 2 - Annual flea market, rum- Join us for a few hours of peace and chefs, apple pie and wine. Reserva- stthomasbath.org/evangelism-101. “Eggstravanza,” 10:30 a.m., Holy mage and bake sale, 9:30 a.m. to 1 quiet, and leave the hustle, bustle tions open March 29. Call 416-222- MAY 8-10 - The Bishop’s Committee Trinity, Guildwood, 85 Livingston p.m., Christ Church, Scarborough and pace of your life behind for 6198 or email monkscell@hotmail. on Healing Annual Lay Anointer Rd., Toronto. Village, 155 Markham Rd. Treas- a morning. Bring friends, family com for tickets and reservations. Refresher Day, 7 p.m. on May 8 APRIL 11 - The Great Vigil, Pascal ures, household items, electronics, and neighbours. No cost to attend. Seating available Friday 6-10 p.m. to 2 p.m. on May 10, at St. John’s Fire, Renewal of Baptismal Vows books and more. Linger as you like in one of our and Saturday 5-10 p.m. Convent in Toronto. For individu- and the first Eucharist of Easter, MAY 2 - Daffodil Tea with white 10 Lenten Quiet Stations. Coffee, APRIL 25 - The Toronto Diocesan als recommended by their clergy 8 p.m., Holy Trinity, Guildwood, 85 elephant sale, prizes, books and tea, light snacks provided. Call Anglican Church Women’s annual to be trained and equipped for the Livingston Rd., Toronto. bake sale, 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., 416-743-1993. general meeting and luncheon will ministry of lay anointing in the par- APRIL 12 – Said Eurcharist, 8 a.m., St. John the Baptist, Norway, 470 APRIL 10 - All Saints Church-Com- be held at St. Thomas, Brooklin. ish. Registration on the diocese’s Sung Eucharist, 10:30 a.m., com- Woodbine Ave., Toronto. Tickets munity Centre’s Good Friday walk, The theme is “Hope” with guest website, www.toronto.anglican.ca, munity Easter egg hunt for young $5 at the door. The Way of the Cross in the Opioid speaker the Rev. Maisie Watson closes on April 20. To attend, reg- people, noon, Holy Trinity, Guild- MAY 2 - Spring market bazaar, 9 a.m. Overdose Epidemic, begins 10 a.m. of Homeward Bound in Peterbor- istrants require a letter of support wood, 85 Livingston Rd., Toronto. to 3 p.m., St. Thomas, Brooklin. at the church and continues around ough. Tickets $35 per person, lunch from their supervising clergy in APRIL 19 - Earth Day Eucharist featur- MAY 9 - Spring Fling Bazaar with the neighbourhood, stopping at included. For further information, advance or at time of registration, to ing Cantabile Chamber Singers, 7 bake sale, barbecue, costume jew- places where people have died of call 416-363-0018 or email acw@ be sent to the Chair of the Bishop’s p.m., Church of the Redeemer, Bloor elry, books and more, 10 a.m. to overdoses. The walk will last about toronto.anglican.ca. Committee on Healing, c/o the Rev. Street and Avenue Road, Toronto. 1 p.m., Church of Our Saviour, 1 three hours and end up back at APRIL 26 - Jazz Vespers, 4 p.m., St. Jo-Anne Billinger, 26 Bellehaven APRIL 26 - St. Peter’s Handbell Ring- Laurentide Dr., Don Mills, Toronto. All Saints. The church is located Philip, Etobicoke, 31 St. Phillips Rd., Cres., Scarborough, ON M1M 1H4 ers host a musical afternoon with at 315 Dundas St. E., Toronto. All Toronto. Pay what you can. Amanda or by email at j.billinger@rogers. presentations by themselves and by welcome. Tosoff on piano, Morgan Childs on com. For more information, visit their guests, The Boys in B and The Workshops & Gatherings APRIL 22 - “The Art of the Prayer drums and Jon Meyer on bass. the event calendar or the healing Ontario Men’s Chorus, 4 p.m. in the Book,” beginning with Evening MAY 3 - “A Night at the Oscars,” ministries page on the diocese’s church hall at St. Peter, Erindale, MARCH 28 - Time, Talent and Trivia Prayer at 6 p.m., followed by a featuring bells, band and choir pre- website.

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(Mohawk, Wolf Clan, TUNM Social historic rectory that now houses of- IN MOTION (not yet receiving names): lyn Henry, Andrew Johnson, and Pastoral Care Worker) beat fice space for the Rev. Evan Smith, • Trinity, Streetsville Maria Ling. her drum and sang the Travelling Sandra Campbell and myself. In Appointments • St. John, York Mills Song as the congregation recessed the south, we turned to face the • The Rev. David Long (Diocese • Epiphany and St. Mark, Retirements to four stations in Trinity Square courthouses of Toronto, praying of Niagara), Honorary Assis- Parkdale • The Rev. Anthony Bassett has park, next to the church. We began over TUNM’s prison chaplaincy tant, St. Peter, Erindale, Jan. • St. Thomas, Huron Street announced his retirement. His in the west, praying over the loca- and community reintegration sup- 20. • Trinity-St. Paul, Port Credit last Sunday at St. John the tion of Taddle Creek, a buried river port programs. The celebration • The Rev. Timothy Vickery • St. Joseph of Nazareth, Baptist, Norway will be March in Toronto. We prayed for TUNM’s and establishment of a new home (Diocese of Ontario), Honorary Bramalea 29. Water Festival, ministry to people for this vital ministry concluded Assistant, Epiphany and St. • St. Paul on-the-Hill, Pickering • The Rev. Mary Bell-Plouffe has who give birth, to those who cry, with the Mi’kmaq Welcome Song, Mark, Parkdale, Feb. 1. announced her retirement. and for its advocacy for those with- sung by members of TUNM and • The Rev. Susan Spicer, Incum- Second Phase - Parish Selection Her last Sunday at St. John the out access to clean water. In the the Neechee Sharing Circle. bent, St. George, Pickering Committee (receiving names via Evangelist, Peterborough will north side of the park, we prayed TUNM extends its gratitude to Village (Ajax), March 1. Area Bishop): be March 29. over the site where a community the members of Holy Trinity, all • The Rev. Jeffry Kennedy, Inter- • Christ Church, Stouffville • The Rev. Canon Dr. Barry member, Byron, recently died. We TUNM board members, the Diocese im Priest-in-Charge, St. John • Grace Church on-the-Hill Parker has announced his prayed for all we have lost in our of Toronto, the Shining Waters the Baptist, Norway, April 1. (Associate Priest) retirement. His last Sunday at ministry. We honoured the ances- Regional Council, our national • Jonathan Galles, Assistant • All Saints, Whitby St. Paul, Bloor Street will be tors of the territory, and we prayed Indigenous ministries and the na- Curate, St. Bride, Clarkson, • Parish of Fenelon Falls Sept. 13. for TUNM and Holy Trinity’s shared tional office of the United Church May 1. • Parish of Lakefield ministry of the Homeless Memo- of Canada for their support in es- • Gerlyn Henry, Assistant • St. Christopher, Richmond Hill Death rial. In the east, we prayed over tablishing a new home for TUNM. Curate, St. Timothy, North (Associate Priest) • The Rev. Earl Gerber died on the new home of TUNM, building Toronto, May 1. Feb. 28. Ordained deacon in #6 in Trinity Square. The Rev. Leigh Kern is the dio- Third Phase - No Longer 1953 by the Bishop of Toronto Bishop Asbil, Moderator Richard cese’s Coordinator of Indigenous Area Bishop’s Direct Receiving Names: and priest in 1954 by the Bishop Bott and Archbishop MacDonald Ministries and Reconciliation Appointment Process • Church of the Incarnation of the Arctic, he transferred all led prayers of blessing over the Animator. • St. Elizabeth, Mississauga • St. Margaret in-the-Pines back to the Diocese of Toronto • Holy Trinity, Trinity Square in 1960, where he served as • St. John the Baptist, Norway Ordinations incumbent of St. Paul, Washago To connect to the Diocese, visit www.toronto.anglican.ca • Church of the Evangelists, • The Rev. Michael Perry will be (1960-66 & 1987-94), St. John, New Tecumseth ordained a priest at St. Peter Oak Ridges and Trinity, • St. Paul, Newmarket and St. Simon the Apostle on Streetsville. Following his March 25 at 7 p.m. retirement in 1994, he served Vacant Incumbencies • The Rev. Sherri Golisky will as priest-in-charge of St. Mary, Clergy from outside the diocese be ordained a priest at St. Sunderland, interim priest- with the permission of their Cuthbert, Leaside on March 29 in-charge of St. James, Lisle, bishop may apply through the at 4 p.m. and honorary assistant of St. Diocesan Executive Assistant, • The following individuals will Andrew, Alliston until 2018. His Mrs. Mary Conliffe. be ordained transitional dea- funeral was held at St. Andrew, cons at St. James Cathedral Alliston on March 7. First Phase - Parish Selection on May 3 at 4:30 p.m.: Andrew Facebook • Twitter • YouTube Committee in Formation Colman, Jonathan Galles, Ger-

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WARM HEARTS People take part in a Coldest Night of the Year walk at St. Barnabas, Chester on Danforth Avenue in Toronto on Feb. 22. Participants could choose between 2 km, 5 km or 10 km walks that began and ended at the church. About 100 people took part in the event, raising $15,000 for Kennedy House Services and Shelter in East York and its after-school programs in under-served areas of Scarborough. Coldest Night of the Year is a national event to raise funds for those who are homeless. PHOTOS BY MICHAEL HUDSON

A scene from Handel’s La Resurrezione. Company stages The Resurrection BY DIANA SWIFT darkness. There, the angel engages WELCOME BACK in a cosmic debate with Lucifer, The Rev. Augusto Nunez (standing at left) and returning migrant workers have a meal at St. Saviour, Orono in February. The FOR many Anglicans, Passiontide is who credits himself for God-made- church held its first Spanish service of the year for the men, who will be working on local farms until November. More than the most solemn celebration in the man’s succumbing to death, thereby 1,000 migrant workers from Latin America and the Caribbean work in the region each year. Mr. Nunez is part of a team that Christian calendar. And for those proving Satan’s baneful power. ministers to them through the Durham Region Migrant Workers Ministry. PHOTO COURTESY OF THE REV. AUGUSTO NUNEZ who want to deepen and amplify The angel counters that Jesus’ their experience of this holy time, death is a voluntary redemptive George Frideric Handel’s baroque sacrifice that restores mortals to oratorio La Resurrezione (The Res- the everlasting life they forfeited urrection) is a good place to start. with the forbidden fruit. From the spine-tingling soprano The scene switches to earth, aria that opens the two-part litur- where Mary Magdelene and Mary gical drama to the reverberations Cleophas, lamenting their griev- of the final chorus, the listener is ous loss, are consoled by John swept away on a musical and poetic the Baptist, who reminds them of odyssey through nether-worldly, Christ’s covenant to return. Later, in earthly and celestial spheres. a climactic inflexion point, the angel “Handel’s expansive vision for calls forth from hell the throngs this timeless story of rebirth is con- of captive souls led by Adam and sidered one of his greatest works,” Eve, the originators of sin. Lucifer says Marshall Pynkoski, founding admits defeat and falls back into co-artistic director of Toronto’s the underworld. Opera Atelier. The company will Mirroring the work’s supernal give five performances of this li- and terrestrial planes, a multilevel turgical drama April 11-19 at the production set will feature two Royal Conservatory’s Koerner Hall staircases between the choir loft in Toronto. English surtitles will and hall floor, and two enormous provide translation from the Italian. pulpits for the disputations of Lu- The stirring libretto was penned cifer and the angel. Like liturgical by the court dramatist Carlo Sigis- worship, the production bathes mondo Capece. Unlike the great viewers in a wave of sensory experi- oratorio of Handel’s maturity, The ences, which “lift people out of the Messiah, the storyline of La Res- ordinary, encourage meditation, urrezione is told not in biblical and propel them to reach toward scripture but in Capece’s verse. the Divine,” says Mr. Pynkoski. It chronicles the well-known A more intense encounter with events from Jesus’ death and en- Easter than Handel’s La Resur- READY TO PLAY tombment on Good Friday to his rezione would be difficult to find. Members of St. Bede’s cricket team show off their new shirts in preparation for the diocese’s annual Anglican Church Cricket resurrection on Easter Sunday. Part Festival on June 27 in Brampton. Sitting from left: Jayachandran Solomon, Onnesimus Samprabhu, Ruben Ponraj, Sunil Lamech 1 opens with a bellicose archangel For information and tickets, call and James Pothirajulu. Standing from left: Samson Davis, Calvin Bell, Elizabeth Calvin, Vijay James and Arun Charles. For more besieging the gates of hell and de- 416-703-3767, ext. 222, or go online information about the cricket tourney, contact organizer Ranil Mendis, ODT, at [email protected]. PHOTO BY MICHAEL HUDSON manding entry into the realms of at operaatelier.com.