November 2018 Issue
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Saskatchewan anglican The newspaper of the Dioceses of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon and Qu’Appelle • A Section of the Anglican Journal • November 2018 www.facebook.com/thesaskatchewananglican — www.issuu.com/thesaskatchewananglican Lest we forget "Though an army besiege me, my heart will not fear; though war to seek him in his temple" (Psalm 27: 3-4, NIV). This grave of an un- break out against me, even then I will be confident. One thing I ask known First World War French soldier is one of many in a common- from the Lord, this only do I seek: that I may dwell in the house of wealth war graves cemetery at the Thiepval Memorial in northern the Lord all the days of my life, to gaze on the beauty of the Lord and France near the city of Amiens. Photo by Jason G. Antonio 2 The Saskatchewan Anglican November 2018 Clergy and laity Internships are opportunity together provide important support struc- tures for students to learn, for personal, parish growth while the interns deeply appreciate the investment of time and energy on their By the Rev. were a student, someone behalf. Published by the Dr. Iain Luke might drop you off in town On the other hand, Dioceses of Saskatchewan, Principal, College of in April, and pick you parishes receive benefits Saskatoon and Qu’Appelle. Emmanuel & St. Chad up in September, but in too. Having an inquisitive Published monthly between you were on your set of eyes join your except for July and August. ast month’s column own! church for a season is a identified the Students had to act the great way to learn more Whole No. 292, Vol. 47, No. 3 A Section of the dilemma we face part of the pastor and about how your own L Anglican Journal when we take students preacher, and work out the community works and of away from the church’s kinks as they went along. what it is capable. SUBSCRIPTIONS everyday life, in order to The model has changed Clergy who mentor For change of address, learn how to serve and quite a bit in the genera- interns often find their undeliverable copies and lead within the church. tions since then, first with own ministry renewed. subscription list updates, There are new models greater emphasis on a The interns bring their contact: of training, in which our supervising priest, own distinctive gifts, college participates, that and now a much wider while one learning goal is • Your parish enable students to stay in invitation for lay members typically that the interns • e-mail: circulation their home congregation training of new leaders. to offer guidance and find some new contribu- @national.anglican.ca • Or send to while they learn. As a simple example, support, to everyone’s tion they can offer to the Saskatchewan Anglican, But for others, the when we send students benefit. life of the congregation. c/o Anglican Journal, need to focus on their out to preach, we request Today, the typical in- Most of all, though, the 80 Hayden Street, studies, and complete their and value feedback from ternship relies on a group completion of an intern- Toronto, Ont. program in a reasonable members of the congrega- of lay leaders who work ship builds up a parish’s M4Y 3G2 amount of time, means tion. You are, after all, with the intern to identify confidence in the gifts and they will still go away to the experts in listening to what learning opportuni- strengths it can contribute college for a few years. sermons. ties the parish can offer, to the wider church. RATES When that happens, the Drawing on that and to match them with The students you train $10 in Canada challenge is to maintain expertise means that areas the student wants to go on to serve in other $17 outside Canada a link with the living, students and instructors develop. places, taking with them breathing, serving and alike get the benefit of This group continues what they learned from SUBMISSIONS your perspective and can worshipping church, and throughout the internship. you. Our current students Submissions for the January its community life. use it to focus their work The members introduce can testify that they hear issue must be received by the I’ve already described on the real needs of the the intern to members of often enough from me diocesan editor no later than how important it is to our church. the parish, monitor their about the lessons I learned Friday, Nov. 30 All pictures students to have a home The most extensive form well-being during the in my placements. must be sent as JPEGS and congregation, or at least of this partnership is an placement, ensure positive So, I invite you to think 1 MB (megabyte) in size. a home away from home, internship, where a parish working conditions, tell about how you can create where they can go to welcomes a student over the story of the parish a learning opportunity church and continue their a longer period, from four community, and demon- for ministry in your own CONTACT own spiritual growth. to eight months, with a set strate what a good working parish. Whether it is for INFORMATION Managing Editor: But there is another of well-defined duties and relationship between a final-year intern, a Jason Antonio important aspect of learning goals. clergy and lay leaders theological student who SKAnglicanEditor@gmail. linking studies with the This is a practice looks like. needs a place to call home, com local church, in a way that has huge historic There is a very or someone still testing out 1501 College Ave that enables students to importance in our region, different, but comple- the idea that God is calling Regina, Sask., S4P 1B8 practise the skills they are as many prairie parishes mentary, role for the them to service: your Phone: 306-737-4898 developing. relied on the summer supervisor. She or he gives support is needed. Field education, student minister coming day-to-day direction and It will strengthen your Qu’Appelle: including placements and out from college every accountability, and helps own commitment, give Joanne Shurvin-Martin internships, gives students year, in an era when the student see and reflect individuals the space they joannesm@myaccess.ca that opportunity. In turn, resident clergy were few on what the clergy role is need to grow, and provide 6927 Farrell Bay Regina, Sask., it offers parishes a chance and far between. like for someone who is a lasting gift to the whole S4X 3V4 to play a part in the In those days, if you living it. church. Phone: 306-775-2629 Saskatoon: D I O C E S E O F S A S K A T C H E W A N Peter Coolen ptrcoolen@sasktel.net 820 Avenue I South, Saskatoon, Sask., S7M 1Z3 Diocese looks at combining office space Phone: 306-244-0935, By Bishop about the future of our Haukenfrers, Larry shared space and centre Saskatchewan: Mary Brown Michael Hawkins synod office in Prince Brewster Tyler McKinnon for the diocese, and a mary1949brown@gmail.com Albert. For several years — representing the hopeful realism about our Box 25, Shellbrook, Sask., PRINCE ALBERT — The the executive committee executive — and Priscilla ministry as a diocese and S0J 2E0 Diocese of Saskatchewan has considered our needs Joseph, Martin Sterling in Prince Albert. 306-922-5159 is looking to consolidate its and costs for office space. and Chris Lyons — rep- The executive wanted synod office space to save Last year the executive resenting the cathedral you to know about these Advertising agent: money and to be better committee decided to congregation — has met discussions and invite Angela Rush stewards of the funds it pursue the consideration thrice to consider needs, your feedback. If you have saskatchewan.anglican.ads@ has, according to Bishop of consolidating the synod costs and possibilities. concerns or want to share gmail.com Michael Hawkins. office space within St. While it is anticipated your thoughts, contact 905-630-0390 The bishop wrote Alban’s Cathedral and there would be some real executive members, or PUBLISHING DETAILS a letter to the clergy, Hall. This would require costs savings in a con- mail/email them to the Published from wardens, vestries and selling our current solidation, the discussion executive committee 59 Roberts Place congregations of the building and renovations has been driven more by (Synod Office Space) at Regina, Sask., S4T 6K5 diocese outlining what at St. Alban’s. a concern for the faithful the synod office in Prince could take place: A committee consisting stewardship of our assets, Albert or at synod@ I am writing to you of Archdeacon Norbert the potential synergy of a sasktel.net. November 2018 The Saskatchewan Anglican 3 Getting to know Saskatoon's new bishop Submitted always agree, it is funda- mentally important we SASKATOON — “In stay in the conversation some senses, I guess you and at the familial table. could say I’m trying to The Diocese of bridge two worlds — that’s Saskatoon, being on the something I’ve always cusp of change, might be done all my life…I’ve that forerunner of change always walked two needed in the church worlds.” Chris Harper across Canada, offering Chris is Plains Cree, a new ministry in truth, born in Saskatchewan and healing and reconciliation. raised here and Alberta. A As an Indigenous priest, lifelong Anglican and the I see the hope in a new con- son of a residential school versation with Indigenous survivor, he has worked communities, not speaking as an emergency medical as an outsider but as one technician and served as with the people.