DOCSLIB.ORG

Delegates the Reverend Peter Homann

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
Delegates the Reverend Peter Homann Official Publication of the Diocese of Algoma Volume 33 June/July 1986 Number 6 Announcement ... The falnily uf Tlle Must Reverelld aIld Mrs. W. L. Wright curdially invite yuu tu a CUlne and gu recept iUll ill celebratiull uf their 50t It Weddillg An­ lliversary, tu be held at Bisliuplturst, 134 Simpsull Street, Sault Ste. Marie, un Friday August 1st, 1986, 'fruln 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Greetillgs unly. Ig delegates ec Bv the Ifeverend wait for the House of port were made on behalf C~llon D. A. P. Smith Bishops to send back of the bishops, the laity their nominations. This and the clergy, and then On Monday, June 16th, the new Primate very the 300 members of the they achieved by an in­ vol ved balloting process quietly addressed the 31st General Synod of their own in order that assembly. He said three gathered in St. John's things: that he was "no Cathedral, Winnipeg, and each of their nominees would carry a majority Ted Scott" and all had elected the Most heard it first from him; Reverend Michael Peers support amongst the Order of Bishops. In the that his family "would to be the 11th Primate of not rise up and bless you" CEREMONY AT SHEQUIANDAH: At the time of the celebration of the the Anglican Church of meantime, clergy and lai­ ty chatted and drank cof­ for electing him; and lOath anniversary of Holy Trinity Church, Little Current, a unique Canada. It was an fee outside in the sun­ that, quoting an ancient ceremony took place at nearby Shequiandah, when two cultures came historical as well as an version of the Creed, he emotional event made shine and, inside the together for a special Sweetgrass Ceremony. Left to right in the picture cathedral, listened to believed "in the Holy are the Reverend W. Gary Dobinson, Rector; the Right Reverend Leslie more meaningful for Spirit in the Holy Algoma delega tes some selections on the Peterson, Bishop of Algoma; the Chief of Shequiandah, Norman organ and the exquisite Church" and that the Ho­ because of the past ly Spirit would continue to Aguonic, and Elder Dominic Eshlaukogan. See page 3 for a description associations of the new Mozart of a very fine str­ ing quartet, and prayed. guide the church. Then, of this occasion. [Photo Manitoulin Expositor). Primate with the Diocese upon leaving the of Algoma. Finally they were given a recess for a picnic lunch cathedral, the respon­ Members of Synod in the park across the sibilites of his office were The Reverend Peter Homann representing the Diocese road, sitting on the grass immediately thrust upon of Algoma were the under a cloudless sky. him as he was surrounded By the Venerable Thank God for the of Ivy Bray and Peter Bishop, the Right At last at 2:00 o'clock, by reporters. Archdeacon F. R. C(lyle witness and strong faith Homann. Reverend Leslie Peter­ five names came down "A safe stronghold son; [our Priests: the Archbishop Peers at 51 from the House of is young for a Primate our God is still." We Annual meeting at Sudbury Reverend Muriel Hornby, Bishops; Archbishop of of North Bay; Ar­ although his white hair sang with strong of Algoma Diocese A.C.W. Ontario John Bothwell and sagacious ap­ voices. Like an iron chdeacon Eric Paterson, (Archbishop of Niagara), The Annual Meeting of the Anglican Church of Sudbury; Dean pearance lent him an air rod of faith the words Archbishop of British Col­ of dignity and wisdom. He Women of the Diocese of Algoma was held at the · Lawrence Robertson, of umbia Douglas Ham­ of the great German Church of the Epiphany in Sudbury on May 6th and 7th. St. Luke's Cathedral, is obviously able and has bridge (Archbishop of a firm grasp of affairs Lutheran hymn rang Over two hundred women from across the Diocese Sault Ste. Marie, and the New Westminster), Ar­ through the Church of gathered to launch the contribution of women in the Canon D. A. P Smith, of from the international to chbishop of Rupert's the parish level. He has a St. James', Massey. It Church into a second century. Thunder Bay, and four Land Michael Peers (Ar­ The theme of the conference was "Algoma Aglow lay representatives, Biff good sense of humour and was Tuesday, June chbishop of Qu' Appelle), is very approachable. He 10th, Bishop Peterson for Christ," and the motto was "Thy word is a lamp un­ Gigg, of North Bay; Dr. the Bishop of Ottawa Ed­ to my feet and a light unto my path," (Psalm 119:105). David Gould, of Sault Ste. is an accomplished was celebrating the win Lackey and the . linguist. He comes The keynote speaker was Madeline Critchell, from the Marie; Miss Marion Bishop of Western New­ Funeral Eucharist for Diocese of Newfoundland, who led the delegates in a Page, of Thunder Bay, originally from Van­ foundland Stewart couver and studied at the the incumbent, the series of talks and studies on the scriptures. and Din Oosterbaan, of Payne. Reverend Peter The meeting opened with the Eucharist at which Sault Ste. Marie, and the University of British Col­ Clergy and laity voted umbia and at Trinity Col­ Homann. He had been the Bishop was preacher and celebrant; he was youth representative, separately since a ma­ assisted by the Venerable Eric Paterson, rector of the Jim T90hey, of Thunder lege, Toronto. As a killed in a car crash jority of votes was re­ Divinity student, he spent host parish and Archdeacon of Sudbury IManitoulin. Bay. quired in each order to near Cutler on June Along with the learning and business of the the summer of 1958 in the 5th. Also killed had The Synod members make an election. After Diocese of Algoma at meeting there was time for fun and fellowship. Many gathered in St. John's the second ballot, the Temagami and Bear been Ivy Bray, his of the delegates toured "Science North" and met Rolf Cathedral at 9:30 a.m. for name with the fewest Island where he speaks of parish organist. the porcupine. The gentlemen of the Deanery prepared the opening Eucharist, votes after each ballot a nearly disastrous ex­ The church was filled and served a delicious gourmet dinner which was the senior Metropolitan, was removed from the perience on the lake. He and overflowing; more followed by an entertaining variety show featuring Archbishop Harold Nut­ list. On the fifth ballot, served as a university than half the clergy of many talented people from the Sudbury parishes. ter, presiding. Forty-six Archbishop Peers was chaplain in Ottawa before. Algoma were present. We Business included ratifying the budget for 1987 and bishops, all in their pur­ elected. becoming Archdeacon in had all come to know and electing two new officers to fill the executive board of ple cassocks, filled the Word was sent by the Winnipeg. He was then love Peter, who at 44 the diocesan A.C.W.: Mrs. Barbara Garvin of chancel. A number of Prolocutor of Synod to the appointed the Dean of years of age had begun in Haileybury was elected to the office of diocesan Chair­ visitors, as many as could Bishops who had been Qu' Appelle and Rector of Massey his ministry as man of Girls, and Mrs. Margaret Ramsey of North secure tickets, filled the waiting in their turn. St. Paul's Cathedral in Deacon August 1st, 1985. Bay will fill the position of Chairman of Family Life. transepts and the back of They processed back into The meeting closed with the induction of these new of­ Regina and was made In less than a year he the nave. After the the cathedral with Ar­ Bishop of Qu' Appelle in ficers along with the rest of the Executive Board of a bishops had processed chbishop.Nutter escorting had gained the respect second term. 1977, and Archbishop of and love of those who out, the Prolocutor of the new Primate while Rupert's Land in 1982. Synod, Diane Maybee, the organ pealed trium­ knew him. At a recent It was a happy, although er called the clergy and laity phantly. Spontaneous ap­ Confirmation, he had iliuctsuri 'tan (lturner to order and explained plause broke out and went exhausting day, for the presented 25 candidates. the electoral process. on and on. Brief expres­ delegates who witnessed Many of the native peo­ Pray for parishes seeking a new Incum­ Then followed a long sions of loyalty and sup- history . in the making. ple from Gowan Gillmor bent: st. John's, Sault Ste. Marie; 5t. James', They were caught up in Memorial Church at Gravenhurst; St. Thomas', Thunder Bay. an atmosphere of joyful Spanish Reserve were This issue expectation and promise ***** there to mourn with us Please pray for: The Venerable George The last issue of your news, letters and articles, of a future of growth and his sudden death. We also diocesan newspaper ap­ so many that it became Godly development for celebrated Peter's vic­ Doolan; The Venerable Cyril Peto; The peared in May and the necessary to hold several the Church under the tory in Christ Jesus. Reverend Canon James Hinchliffe. present edition was of these over until our leadership ' of a Primate The loving prayers of delayed until after the September issue. We who, by the Hand of God, Algoma go out to the peo­ Sometimes these people are not known to meeting of General believe everything is in will give continued ple of Massey, Webbwood some of you.
Load more

Recommended publications
  • Open / Summer 2001
    journal of the associated parishes OPEN for liturgy and mission Summer 2001 Vol. 47 No. 2 Santa Fé Statement of the Council of Associated Parishes he Council of the Associated Parishes for Liturgy and Mission, meeting in Santa Fé, New Mexico, in April 2001, calls upon the Inside TChurch to rethink completely its practice and understanding of mission. This issue deals entirely with Our hearts burned within us as our Canadian members shared the reconsidering the mission of the church. See also . story of how the Anglican Church of Canada embraced and implement- ed the government’s policy of assimilation of indigenous peoples as an Associated Parishes opportunity to further its mission. Children were taken out of their asks complete rethinking of homes and removed to distant residential schools, run by the churches. mission .................................2 Grave injustices were committed by the Anglican and other churches, Doug Tindal: Where we have with dire consequences to the peoples and ultimately to the churches been .....................................4 themselves. As a Council dedicated to the renewal of liturgy and mission, we Gordon Beardy: My hope is asked ourselves how the Church could have come to be an agent of the that we will journey together .6 kind of “mission” revealed in this story. It prompts us to acknowledge The system was wrong .........8 our own inherent racism, past collusion, and present complicity in such policies. Evangelism predicated upon the conversion of individual Catherine Morrison: Steps on a hearts to a relationship with Jesus is insufficient to prevent such evils healing path ..........................9 as the deprivation of culture, and may serve as little more than a means for achieving assimilation.
    [Show full text]
  • Archbishop Peers Brings Greetings From
    Page 4 Friday, July 6, 2001 Standing ovation Archbishop Peers brings greetings from ACC rchbishop Michael of urgency he’s brought to the Peers of the Anglican discussions.” Such simple ges- AChurch of Canada was tures as attending each other’s introduced by Rev Jon worship services and partici- Fogleman, and welcomed with pating in each other’s meet- a standing round of applause. ings reflects us back to our- He began his remarks by selves and is an enormous stating it was a pleasure to be help. This has been part of our with us, but that he missed way of discerning things, of being present for the whole doing things.” convention, as has been his He also brought greetings custom in the past. Both from the General Synod of the churches have made accom- ACC which began last night. modations for this meeting, He indicated that he is looking both in location and time. Our forward to the Lutheran World efforts together have been part Federation gathering in 2003, of a worldwide movement having had a hand in the suc- between Anglicans and cessful campaign to bring it to Lutherans, but we here in Canada. He hopes the ACC Canada are different from can be of assistance with this other countries and do things and to share in the event. our own way, he said. Archbishop Peers closed by “The great thing we’ve saying he was grateful to God managed to do is to meet each for the privilege of being able other, to get to know each to share..
    [Show full text]
  • 'A Step Along the Path'
    ‘A Step along the Path’ On Friday, August 6, 1993 at the National Native Convocation in Minaki, Ontario, Archbishop Michael Peers offered an apology to all the survivors of the Indian residential schools. Shaped by his listening to their stories, and his devotion to healing and reconciliation, he said, “I want to take one step along that path here and now.” And with that he said, “I accept and I confess before God and you, our failures in the residential schools. We failed you. We failed ourselves. We failed God. “I am sorry, more than I can say, that we were part of a system which took you and your children from home and family. “I am sorry, more than I can say, that we tried to remake you in our image, taking from you your language and the signs of your identity. “I am sorry, more than I can say, that in our schools so many were abused physically, sexually, culturally and emotionally. “On behalf of the Anglican Church of Canada, I present our apology.” Not only did Michael say, “I am sorry,” he also said, “I know how often you have heard words which have been empty because they have not been accompanied by actions. I pledge to you my best efforts, and the efforts of our church at the national level, to walk with you along the path of God’s healing.” That was twenty years ago—to this very day. Then and there the apology was offered—quietly and prayerfully. The next day Vi Smith, speaking on behalf of the elders and participants, said, “It was offered from the heart with sincerity, sensitivity, compassion and humility..
    [Show full text]
  • The University of Winnipeg Indigenous Anglicans In
    THE UNIVERSITY OF WINNIPEG INDIGENOUS ANGLICANS IN CANADA: A NEW AGAPE AND THE PATH TO SELF-DETERMINATION A THESIS SUBMITTED TO THE UNITED CENTRE FOR THEOLOGICAL STUDIES IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF ARTS (THEOLOGY) BY REV. DEACON TANIS KOLISNYK BA, CMS WINNIPEG, MANITOBA MARCH 2015 Copyright 2015 by Tanis Kolisnyk All rights reserved 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS 2 ACKNOWLEDGMENTS 4 INTRODUCTION Thesis Statement 5 Background 6 Research Methods and Sources 9 CHAPTER ONE – THE JOURNEY TOWARD SELF-DETERMINATION The Anglican Apology 1993 17 The Covenant – calling for Self-Determination 1994 24 A New Agape 2001 29 National Indigenous Bishop Mark MacDonald 34 Anglican Council of Indigenous People 36 CHAPTER TWO - STRIVING TO LIVE OUT THE VISION Defining Self-Determination 44 Sacred Circles 50 Mississauga Declaration 2009 57 Toward canonical changes 7th Sacred Circle Pinawa MB 2013 59 Canon XXII and Amendment to Resolution A051 61 CHAPTER THREE – EXTERNAL BARRIERS Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples (RCAP) 63 New Relationships- 2014 Anaya report 65 Self-determination through Self-governance 68 Economic Self-Sufficiency 71 Healing for Indigenous People and Communities 78 CHAPTER FOUR – INTERNAL BARRIERS New Relationship Building 83 Self-determination through Self-governance- Future Generations 92 Economic Self-sufficiency – Sustainability 99 Healing for Indigenous Anglicans in their Communities 101 CHAPTER FIVE –THE FUTURE OF INDIGENOUS ANGLICANISM Jurisdictional changes – New Dioceses 104 CONCLUSION 110 APPENDICES 116 APPENDIX 1. Full list of questions for participants 117 2 APPENDIX 2. Amendment to Thesis Proposal Oct 2013 118 APPENDIX 3. Affirmation of Acceptance of Thesis Amendment 120 APPENDIX 4.
    [Show full text]
  • A Lasting Legacy
    THE SAINTFROM THE CHAIR OF THE BOARD > THE MAGAZINE OF ST. GEORGE’S SCHOOL | FALL 2013 THE 1 ART OF GIVING A Lasting Legacy FALL 2013 > 634 THE SAINT 62 CLUBS THE MAGAZINE OF ST. GEORGE’S SCHOOL MANAGING EDITOR SENIOR COPY EDITOR CBC Dragons’ Den Jason Fearon Nancy Kudryk davidstrongman.com 04 FROM THE HEADMASTER Head of Communications Bruce Elbeblawy PRESIDENT OF THE Nigel Fearon Photography GEORGIANS EDITOR GEORGIANS AND 60100 Jason Fearon FROM THE CHAIR OF THE BOARD Chris Blackman THE ST. GEORGE’S 05 Bob Frid academic athletics Head of Georgian Relations OLD BOYS’ ASSOCIATION Denis Hargrave Michael Skene '85 GRAPHIC DESIGNER Arshbir Kler > SAINTS’ life electives choices Bruce Elbeblawy PHOTOGRAPHERS Shawn Lawrence Richelle Akimow Photography Troy Liew 06 THE MAN WHO CAME TO DINNER university Chris Blackman Catriana van Rijn $800,000 in each 08 THE BOY ON THE COVER acceptances financial assistance year > 10 A DRAGON VISITS CONTENTS of STUDENTS 12 DRAGONS’ LAIR 5,700 alumni worldwide in 14 THE DRAGONS 60% Band 16 GROWTH & RENEWAL ONE SCHOOL > COVER STory 22 THE ART OF GIVING > THE GEORGIANS SAINTS’ LIFE COVER STORY 30 THE PRESIDENT 10 Dragons’ Lair and Dragons’ Den 22 The Art of Giving 31 GEORGIAN RELATIONS GEORGIAN PROFILE: 32 GEOFFREY J. LITHERLAND '84 GEORGIAN PROFILE: 34 DENIS HARGRAVE ‘49 38 GEORGIANS’ PHOTO ALBUM 44 SAINTS’ NOTES TO AFRICA AND BACK AGAIN GEORGIANS’ PHOTO ALBUM 34 Denis Hargrave '49 Profile 38 All the Georgians’ Events THE SAINT is published twice per year, expressly for Georgians, parents, and friends of St. George’s School. It is also distributed to other Canadian independent schools and selected public or private institutions.
    [Show full text]
  • Residential Schools Update #15 -- November 20, 2002
    Residential Schools Update #15 -- November 20, 2002 Archdeacon Jim Boyles, General Secretary Overview: After ten months of intensive bi-lateral negotiations between the Federal Government and the Anglican Church of Canada, an agreement in principle relating to the participation of Anglican entities in the residential school system has now been officially tabled and awaits ratification by the Anglican dioceses. The agreement-in-principle was announced at a news conference in Ottawa this morning by the Honourable Ralph Goodale, Minister of Public Works and Government Services, and Archbishop Michael Peers, Primate. Four key features of the draft agreement include: Establishment of a $25 million settlement fund under Anglican auspices to pay for the Anglican share of compensation for victims of validated physical and sexual abuse claims. These funds will go directly to settlements. Once the fund is exhausted, General Synod and dioceses will be relieved of further liability with respect to physical and sexual abuse claims; Generally, an end to Anglican involvement and outlay for litigation; Support for alternative dispute resolution processes; Encouragement for a programmatic approach by both the Government and the Church to respond to loss of language and culture. This agreement-in-principle with the government is of critical importance. It signals willingness and commitment by the Government and the Church to respond to the legacy of residential school abuse in a way that is responsible, just, and humane for survivors. It will pave the way for a constructive working relationship between the Government, Anglican entities and Indigenous peoples. It will also demonstrate that principled resolution can be achieved in an environment of mutual co-operation and respect.
    [Show full text]
  • "Mush-Hole" $900 Million Survivor Suit Sparks Memories
    "Mush-Hole" $900 million survivor suit sparks memories By Lynda Powless Editor A $900 million class-action lawsuit launched last week by fonner students of the Mohawk Institute is causing a fluny ofactivity at a London, Ontan·o law .inn where for­ mer students have begun calling. Russell Raikes, of Cohen, have been served. However, Highley, Vogel and Dawson said spokesman for the Anglican as many as 1,000 fonner students Church in Toronto said Tuesday may still be alive and could be the church had not been served. involved in the class-action suit. Since the suit was filed last week He said both the Attorney Gener­ students have begun contacting al's office and Anglican Church (Continued on page 3) ''Survivors'' launch multi-million dollar lawsuit has been filed on behalf of the par- legal cases slow down this wracked up the biggest tab in Can- Fon~e is torn between trying (Continued from front page) ents, siblings, children and rela- process," he said. dian history, the report says. to cut a deal with Ottawa and the lawfirm to find out informa- tives of the students. Ellie Johnson, director of partner- Indian Affairs Minister Jane appeasing hard-line aboriginals tion, and for some, the lawsuit is The suit also seeks individual ass- ships works.with the healing fund. Stewart responded to the commis- who think he was too soft when he sparking painful memories. esments of damages for students She said the church has a healing sion's 1996 report by apologizing openly embraced Stewart's apolo- "lt's kinda funny when you who were sexually abused and and ·reconciliation fund and com- to residential school victims and gy.
    [Show full text]
  • General Synod Report Chris Ambidge, at Church of the Redeemer 2019.07.21
    General Synod Report Chris Ambidge, at Church of the Redeemer 2019.07.21 I’ve been away for a couple of weeks, at General Synod 2019 in Vancouver. I’m a member of General Synod from Toronto, and I’m here this morning to talk about what happened. The first thing to say is that all of us knew that you, in the pews, were holding us in prayer, and that knowledge was tremendously supportive. Thank you. Synod was six days long and they worked us hard. There was a lot done, and I’ll try and touch on what happened now, from the headline events, to others that are less obvious, but also important. Synod has representation from 32 different dioceses and jurisdictions. There are lay and clergy and youth and bishops in the membership, which totals about 230. Larger dioceses have more people – Toronto’s biggest at 22 altogether [Lyds Keesmaat-Walsh and I are among that number], no diocese has fewer than six. And when you get that many Anglicans in the same place, there WILL be worship and singing – both in the Synod hall, and at the Cathedral, a ten-minute walk away. The United Church moderator goes to a lot of such meetings, and says the Anglicans sing the best. Not surprising. One of the things that we did at the Cathedral was elect a new Primate. Archbishop Fred Hiltz retired at the end of Synod after 12 years, and he has done so much. As our next Primate, the 14th, we elected Linda Nicholls, the first woman to hold that position; this is very good news.
    [Show full text]
  • In Lumine March 2003.2.X
    VOL. XVI NO. 1 / ST JOHN’S COLLEGE NEWSLETTER / MARCH 2003 David Ragg (out of the third floor window of the Annex), middle son of Bishop Ragg of Calgary. Photo taken by John Bethel ’42. See page 12 for more. WWARDEARDENN’’SS WWORDORD! By Janet Hoskins, Warden & Vice Chancellor his is a very interesting time in which to be living – not unlike the ancient T Chinese curse. As I read the newspapers and listen to the news, I feel a tremendous unease about the state of the world and the possibility of war. I know that I am not alone. It is very easy to focus on these global issues and to regard other matters as trivial in comparison. The meaning of life, however, must be found ultimately in the accumulation of hundreds and thousands of acts of daily life. It is formed from the interactions, both pleasant and otherwise, with loved ones, with friends and colleagues and even with strangers. Education is a great tool for making these interactions the best that they can be – by I have just returned from visiting with increasing understanding of different world Johnians in Victoria and Vancouver. views and by developing tolerance and compassion. I hope and trust that your A particular delight was attending Stanley association and contact with St John’s Trueman’s 100th birthday party. Mr. College enriches your life, as much as mine Trueman is not our oldest grad. That honour has been enhanced by getting to know so goes to Winnifred (Ablett) Johnson ‘24 many of you. who turned 101 in December 2002.
    [Show full text]
  • January 2014
    ANGLICAN JOURNAL Inspiring the faithful since 1875 vol. 140 no. 1 january 2014 A DEFINING MOMENT Mississauga, Ont. A hush fell in the room as aboriginal bishops, clergy and elders wrapped a sunset-red Pendleton blanket around Archbishop Michael Peers, former pri- mate of the Anglican Church of Canada, and prayed over him. Each iconic woollen blanket, tradi- tionally made by the native people of Oregon, has a story, and that given to Peers concerns “The Evening Star” that helps his tribe. The powerful moment was part of a commemoration, held Nov. 16, of the 20th anniversary of the Anglican Church of Canada’s landmark apology to indigenous people for the role it played in the Indian residential schools system, which took native children from their homes as part of the government’s policy of assimilation. The Anglican church operated about 30 of the federally funded schools. Aboriginal and non-aboriginal Angli- MARITES N. SISON cans paid tribute to Peers, saying that his Former indigenous ministries co-ordinators Donna Bomberry and the Rev. Canon Laverne Jacobs wrap “The Evening Star” Pendleton blanket around apology paved the way for healing and Archbishop Michael Peers, the former primate, as Bishops Adam Halkett and Lydia Mamakwa look on. See also Thank you, Michael Peers, p. 4. See Michael, p. 7 If you sign that ARCHBISHOP TO VISIT CANADA statement, Archbishop of Canterbury you’ve got to Justin Welby is scheduled to make a “personal, pastoral “ visit” to Canada April 7 to 9, be prepared to stand up and this year, as part of his personal commitment to get to know the be counted.
    [Show full text]
  • Bóvedas Espirituales: a Theological Study of Cuban Family Religions
    Bóvedas Espirituales: A Theological Study of Cuban Family Religions by Leonel Abaroa Boloña A Thesis submitted to the Faculty of Divinity, Trinity College and the Theology Department of the Toronto School of Theology In partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Theology awarded by the University of St. Michael's College. © Copyright Leonel Abaroa Boloña 2013 Bóvedas Espirituales: A Theological Study of Cuban Family Religions Leonel Abaroa Boloña Doctor of Philosophy in Theology University of St. Michael’s College 2013 Abstract Cuban family religions are sets of religious practices often found in Cuban homes. In their cultural comprehensiveness and ritual, narrative and symbolic depths, Cuban family religions deserve and promise to be a fruitful topic of theological analysis, in light of elementary Christian incarnational demands. That is, family religions are understood as legitimate Christian theological loci. My proposed dissertation will be specifically concerned with theological analysis of the way sacred space is conceived and enacted in spiritual shrines, assumed here as archetypical enactment of Cuban family religions. This analysis will result in the enhanced ability of the Cuban churches to engage, in an informed and creative fashion, elements of the local culture that both carry social religious currency and display theological patterns with which Christian theology is able and missiologically bound to engage. ii Acknowledgements Thanks and praises be to God, forever merciful and loving. My entire course of study, research and reflection has only been made possible by God’s generosity and love. These I have learned about through friends and loved ones, who have held me and loved me just as God would.
    [Show full text]
  • Lights and Sidelights on the Geo-Story of Indigenous Episcopacy in Canada
    University of Calgary PRISM: University of Calgary's Digital Repository Libraries & Cultural Resources Libraries & Cultural Resources Research & Publications 2008-04-15 “The fruit of our elders’ dreams…” lights and sidelights on the geo-story of Indigenous Episcopacy in Canada Reilly, Teresa Reilly, T. "“The fruit of our elders’ dreams…” lights and sidelights on the geo-story of Indigenous Episcopacy in Canada". Presented to Association of American Geographers, 15 April 2008. http://hdl.handle.net/1880/47928 Presentation Downloaded from PRISM: https://prism.ucalgary.ca “The fruit of our elders’ dreams…” lights and sidelights on the geo-story of Indigenous Episcopacy in Canada Presented to Association of American Geographers 15 April 2008 Terry Reilly, Director of Archives and Special Collections University of Calgary At the General Synod of 2001Bishop Gordon Beardy, the Oji-Cree diocesan of Keewatin in North-west Ontario and North-east Manitoba altered the Anglican Church’s discourse between Indigenous and Settler peoples in a most surprising way. At the conclusion of a penitential rite centred on the Church’s legacy of Indian Residential Schools Beardy spoke directly to the Primate, Archbishop Michael Peers saying: “I accept your apology because you worked so hard to break down barriers. Where things were condemned before, today you receive them with joy. Where once we were outsiders, today we are with you a friend, as leader, as brother, so I extend my hand.” Beardy had been elected suffragan bishop of Keewatin in 1993 and diocesan in 1996. Gordon has never shied away from action in support of the political, economic and social goals of his people and Anishnabe People.
    [Show full text]