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Bishop Chosen for Global Gathering World Council of Churches’ Assembly to Focus on Reconciliation, Unity PAGE 2 PAGE 3 PAGE 9 Youth seek funds Indigenous ministry Project seeks to for Calgary trip office moves reach the ‘nones’ TheTHE NEWSPAPER OF THE DIOCESE OF TORONTO AnglicanA SECTION OF THE ANGLICAN JOURNAL www.toronto.anglican.ca APRIL 2020 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.” 10 TIPS FOR GOING ON A PILGRIMAGE – SEE PAGE 5 2 TheAnglican NEWS April 2020 Youth, leaders seek support for CLAY trip Lutherans, Anglicans heading to Calgary 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].
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