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May 2020 Parker elected as the next bishop of Ottawa

photo: Archdeacon Chris Dunn By Leigh Anne Williams After accepting his election, Bishop-elect Parker said, “We are called in this unusual The Very Rev. Shane Parker, who has been the time to be love in a world that is now filled Dean of Ottawa and Rector of Christ Church with fear. This is our time. We are called to Cathedral for more than 20 years, was elected give the compassion and wisdom of God in to be the 10th Bishop of the Diocese of Ot- Christ to care for those who are afflicted, who tawa at an electoral Synod held on March 14. are isolated, who are terrified, and to give the He will be consecrated as bishop on May 31. compassion and wisdom of Christ our God “I am deeply grateful that you have af- to heal, to heal our world.” firmed a call that God placed deep within the Prior to the election, the nominees trav- centre of my being,” Parker told the Synod elled to four regional meetings across the members gathered in Christ Church Cathe- diocese to meet members of Synod and other dral. parishioners and to answer questions from He was elected on the fifth ballot, receiv- them. Parker told people at those gatherings ing 69.9% of the clergy votes and 51.7% that when he hears “reports of declining of the lay vote. Election requires 50 percent numbers of people and dollars, I get ener- plus 1 vote in both houses. Archbishop Anne gized, because I hear God telling us to see Germond, Metropolitan of the Ecclesiastical new possibilities for God’s Church; telling us Province of Ontario, thanked the five other to ask ourselves new questions like ‘Where nominees—Archdeacon Christopher Dunn, do we need to be?’ and ‘How can we be a Archdeacon Peter John Hobbs, Archdeacon resource in our communities?’ Brian Kauk, Archdeacon Kathryn Otley, and Outlining his vision, he said, “I see the the Rev. Mark Whittall—for offering them- possibility of a diocese that has a realistic selves as candidates in the election. and sustainable number of sensibly situated The election was held on the last day before parish buildings, with clergy teams, with all Anglican services in the Ecclesiastical Prov- sufficient streams of revenue from offerings, ince of Ontario were suspended to aid efforts property and endowments, and with truly to prevent the spread of COVID 19 (coronavi- helpful support from diocesan resources.” He rus). Attendance was limited to Synod mem- added that he sees “a diocese with vibrant, bers and essential staff as a safety precaution, diverse, intergenerational, nurturing parishes; while those who did attend were instructed to and a noteworthy, positive presence in all our maintain distance from each other. The open- communities—whether parish-based, in part- ing Eucharist service and election were live- nerships with others, or through the growing streamed from the diocesan Facebook page so The episcopal election was held in Christ Church Cathedral, reach of our Community Ministries.” that those who were not present could observe where Bishop-Elect Shane Parker has served as dean and the day’s proceedings. rector for more than 20 years. Archbishop Anne Germond Continued on page 2 chaired the Synod. photo: archdeacon chris dunn Page 2 • CROSSTALK • May 2020

FROM THE EXECUTIVE ARCHDEACON

By gracious powers so wonderfully tune Le Cenacle. The hymn sometimes against hope, of care systems so that should sheltered, with the tune Le Cenacle ap- better times to come. another pandemic happen and confidently waiting come pears in The Hymnal 1982 of we will be better prepared? what may, The Episcopal Church. And when this cup you give is How will our faith in a we know that God is with us filled to brimming Resurrected God empower night and morning, Yet is this heart by its old foe With bitter suffering, hard to us to continue in faith to be and never fails to greet us each tormented, understand, the witness of Christ in this new day. still evil days bring burdens hard We take it thankfully and without world? to bear; trembling, The poem Von guten Machten, O give our frightened souls the sure Out of so good and so beloved a And when again in this same in seven verses, was the salvation, for which, hand. world you give us last poem written by Diet- O Lord, you taught us to prepare. the joy we had, the brightness of rich Bonhoeffer while in a We as Christians as an your Sun, The Venerable David Gestapo prison in Berlin. It In this time of COVID-19 Easter people are called to we shall remember all the days we was found in a letter dated with the haunted past of celebrate life over death, lived through, Selzer, Executive Dec. 28, 1944 addressed to Lent and a shadow of an the triumph through death and our whole life shall then be Archdeacon of the Bonhoeffer’s mother who Easter celebration, with of life in resurrected form. yours alone. was to turn 70 two days later. the constant repetitive During the pandemic, how Diocese of Ottawa By gracious powers so wonderfully The poem combines reflec- messages of handwashing, do we bring the “good news” sheltered, tions on the turning of time self-isolation, and distancing, of the Reign of God to those and confidently waiting come and on the end of one’s life; and with the images of in distress, to those who are what may, Bonhoeffer was executed on death, endless graphs, empty mourning, to those who are we know that God is with us April 9, 1945. Hymnwriter cities, and the experience exhausted from respond- night and morning, Fred Pratt Green provided a of anxious frayed nerves, ing to this virus? When the and never fails to greet us each translation of the modified we find ourselves like pandemic ends, how do we new day. form of the text in 1974 and Bonhoeffer ‘waiting come work in faith to rebuild our added the Joseph Gelineau what may,’ and hoping, communities and our health The Ven. David Selzer

CLERGY NEWS Parker elected, from page 1 Research Ethics Board. STAFF A collection of his es- says written for the Ottawa NEWS Citizen’s Ask the Religion Ex- The Area Parish of The Rev. Carol Hotte perts column was published Renfrew-Pontiac was becomes Priest-in-Charge of by Novalis in a book titled dissolved by Bishop John St. Paul’s, Renfrew, full-time Answering the Big Questions. Chapman, effective Mar. until Oct. 1, 2020 and half- In 2010, he received the 19, 2020, following conver- time after that. Interfaith Ottawa Award for sations with parish clergy promoting interfaith dia- and lay leadership and with logue and cooperation. the concurrence of the Parker has trained in Archdeacons of the Diocese mediation and reconciliation of Ottawa. Parker earned degrees from and is an associate member St. Paul’s Renfrew be- Carleton University and was of the Ontario Association came a single-point parish a professional sociologist of Family Mediators. He has and reverted back to the before he studied theology established close connec- Deanery of Pembroke. at Saint Paul University. He tions with Coventry Cathe- was ordained priest in the dral (UK) and its ministry The Parish of West Anglican Diocese of Ottawa of reconciliation known as (above) Taylor Seguin Quebec was created as a in 1987. He served as assis- the Community of the Cross was appointed as Program new area parish. It includes tant curate in the Parish of of Nails; and with Saint Coordinator for Centre 105 St. Paul’s Shawville; Holy Trinity Cornwall for the next George’s Anglican Cathedral Drop-In Centre in Cornwall, Trinity Radford; and Holy The Rev. Eric Morin be- three years. From 1990 to in Jerusalem, which is deeply Ont., effective Mar. 2. Trinity Danford Lake comes the Incumbent of the 1995, he was the Incumbent committed to interfaith dia- Seguin grew up in Long along with all the chapels Parish of West Quebec on a for the Parish of Chelsea- logue and reconciliation. He Sault, near Cornwall. of: Christ Church Mani- full-time basis. Lascelles-Wakefield and also has led several pilgrimages to He completed a B.A. in waki; St. George’s Thorne served as the Archdeacon the Holy Land. religious studies at Queen’s Centre; St. James Wright; of Western Quebec in from He is married to Kath- University and then studied St. Stephen’s Kazabazua; 1994 to 1995. He served erine Shadbolt-Parker, who social service work at St. St. George’s Campbell’s as Executive Archdeacon practices family law. He has Lawrence College in Corn- Bay; St. John’s Moorhead; and Executive Assistant to two sons, Felan and Liam, a wall. St. Matthews Charteris; St. the Bishop of Ottawa until daughter, Rosemary, who is a Centre 105 founder the Stephen’s Greemount; St. 1999 when he was appointed priest in the diocese, and two Rev. Peter Cazaly hired George’s Portage-du-Fort; Dean of Ottawa and Rector granddaughters. Seguin as a support worker and St. Thomas Bristol. of Christ Church Cathedral. As the electoral Synod at Centre 105 right after he As outlined in his Christ concluded, Parker reiterated finished his studies at the St. James Otter Lake Church Cathedral profile, a promise he made as the college. He worked at Centre will function as its own Parker has served as a ses- nominees met with parish- 105 part-time for a year and parish assuming all of the sional professor in pasto- ioners in meetings in early a half. normal responsibilities March. “I will gladly give The Rev. Susan Lewis ral theology at Saint Paul and obligations, financial all that I am and all that I becomes Assistant Curate of University and currently and otherwise, of a parish have learned as we journey the Parish of West Quebec chairs its Anglican Studies within the Diocese of Ot- together into the possibilities on a full-time basis until Oct. Advisory Committee. He has tawa. that God places before us,” 1. been for many years a member of Carleton University’s he said. May 2020 • CROSSTALK • Page 3

photo: leigh anne williams Coping with COVID-19

By Leigh Anne Williams ing rentals, has affected the finances of every par- The COVID-19 pandemic ish and ministry. Diocesan hit with a force that has left receipts from Parishes for the whole world reeling, March dropped by 30% but people in the diocese of from March in 2019, accord- Ottawa quickly mobilized to ing to information from the respond to the crisis locally. diocesan financial ministry. Although people had to “People are unable to give stop gathering in churches as much for many reasons, for worship in mid-March and bookings and fund- in order to comply with raising events have been physical distancing health cancelled. This has caused regulations, Bishop John financial hardship for our Chapman emphasized in parishes and has or will his March 16 pastoral letter affect the ability to pay that “our churches are not operating costs (in particu- ‘closed.’ Christians are called lar, lay salaries, Parish Fair to do all that we can as lov- Share, ECOPS and insurers of Christ and members ance premiums).” Sanjay Grover, Director of Finance, is helping the Diocese office deal with falling rev- of our civil society to address After crunching the num- enues during the pandemic. our dilemma with hope and bers, financial ministry staff grace.” And parishes and period of time.” The term obligations.” • Liquidating certain CTF working with the Property community ministries have Jubilee, he explained, in the The financial ministry trusts, once the markets have and Finance Committee indeed found new ways to Christian Church typi- explained that this initiative rebounded created a proposal to pres- function and outside their cally refers to a time to free a means that the Diocese will • Revisiting the 3-year ent to Diocesan Council for usual buildings, to stay con- community or an individual have a cash flow deficiency budget this fall, with possible “a financial initiative that nected with one another from an obligation. of just under $2 million. cost cutting measures such as would allow everyone in the Information from the (It also assumes no Par- a wage freeze for all staff and their communities, and diocese to collaborate and financial ministry estimated ish receipts for April and • Cancelling or deferring to serve those in need. For share collective resources as a view of efforts across the the cost of this initiative to May, 50% receipts for June any optional expenses. a Diocese to provide relief be $1.95 million, noting and then back to normal dioceses, please see our sto- • Discussions with Provin- to parishes as we continue that the total costs of this historical patterns.) ries on pp. 5 to 7). cial and National Synod to provide essential ministry support would decrease if The Financial Minis- to address the respective and bring hope and com- the Diocese is able to file try also suggested that in Diocese offers apportionments paid by the financial relief for passion to all our commu- an insurance claim and/or order to mitigate the cash nities.” Diocese. parishes qualify for the Wage Sup- deficiency, the Diocese Diocesan Council ap- port Subsidy offered by the would seek to extend its Diocesan staff are review- In early April, Bishop proved the initiative, which federal government. line of credit with its bank ing Canada’s COVID-19 Chapman announced that will cover Parish Fair Share, The bishop’s letter to the by another $750,000, for Economic Response Plan parishes struggling with the ECOPS (stipend, housing parishes added that the Di- a total of $1,350,000. The and will be applying for financial impact of the crisis and travel), insurance and ocese’s “calculations count current limit is at $600,000 grants – to minimize the would receive help in the local non-clergy salaries for on a few parishes being (which has never been used debt. form of a time of “Jubilee,” two months. able to sustain their com- before). The Diocese would The Diocese does have releasing them from many fi- Chapman’s letter to the mitment, and to those par- obtain loans of up to $1 limited pandemic related nancial obligations for April parishes underlined that this ishes, I am most grateful. million from the Consoli- disruption insurance and will and May. financial aid “is not a loan To all others, I encourage dated Trust Fund (CTF). engage in discussions with The suspension of public or an incurred debt. It is the you to seize the moment, so Options for paying the our insurers for potential loss worship and the use of forgiveness of your obliga- that you may continue to debt include: of business claims. church buildings, includ- tion to the Diocese for this support your local ministry

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PARISH NEWS Praying with the people of Zimbabwe

By Leslie Worden can “Siyahamba – We are Marching.” Crosstalk The World Day of Prayer At the end of the ser- A ministry of the (WDP) is an ecumenical vice, Her Excellency Ruth Anglican Diocese of worship service that has its Masodzi Chikwira, brought Ottawa roots in North America in greetings from her country 1861, with Anglican women www.ottawa.anglican.ca and invited us to visit, to see in Canada getting formally its beauty for ourselves. The Rt. Rev. involved as early as 1895. The international flavor John Chapman, Still going strong, it is now of fellowship continued in Bishop of Ottawa a worldwide day of prayer the fellowship hall after the Publisher for peace and justice. Each service. A light lunch was year the service is written Leigh Anne Williams served, where all were wel- by women from a different Editor come to share food, renew country and reflects their friendships and make new Jane Waterston own needs and concerns. ones while feasting on every- Designer The logo is of four women, thing from egg salad sand- from every corner of the Crosstalk is published 10 wiches to samosas. There globe, praying. times a year (September was even another slide show This year’s service, “Rise, to June) and mailed as a downstairs to remind us of Take Your Mat and Walk” section of the Anglican the beauty of Zimbabwe. was written by the women Journal. It is printed and Her Excellency Ruth Masodzi Chikwira brought greetings Thank you to all who of Zimbabwe, and focused mailed by Webnews from her country to World Day of Prayer at St. Stephens. came, who prepared, who on their needs and concerns. Printing Inc. in North York. led and who participated St. Stephen’s played host to a similar gathering in their swaths of fabric and the Crosstalk is a member of and in this uplifting ser- the ecumenical service in church area and had not flag, as well as the national the Canadian Church Press vice of unity. Hope to see our area of Ottawa, held on hosted one before, so they flower were in the sanctuary. and the Anglican Editors you next year, coming to a the first Friday in March. sent an observer to our plan- One participant brought a church near you. Don’t miss Association. Parishioner Ruby Elver got ning meeting, and we shared few traditional dresses from it. Subscriptions the ball rolling by phoning our prepared notes with Zimbabwe, even providing The offering has been all the member churches, them. her own coat rack to display For new or changed sent onto the Women’s Inter- those who took part last year By great good fortune, them. 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By Leigh Anne Williams are not getting the meals said they have received many they would normally get, but messages of thanks on the Parishes in the diocese have Make a Smart Investment, choose Pollard we don’t know who they are. church’s Facebook page. found ways to continue com- So we decided to do meals- In nearby Almonte, St. munity outreach programs Pollard offers great windows and to-go.” Paul’s Anglican Church in spite of health risks and doors of exceptional value. With 70 Twice a week St. John’s has continued to operate physical distancing require- years of Canadian manufacturing, volunteers are now serving a satellite location of the ments. you can trust Pollard for expert 90 to 100 brown bag meals Lanark County Food Bank advice and professional installation. that include food for break- every Tuesday afternoon. fast and lunch —cereal, fruit, “We have put in place extra a sandwich, some vegetables, safety precautions in order a juice box, cookies and to protect our volunteers and milk. Co-ordinated by pa- clients during this time,” the C E L E B R A T I N G 70 Y E A R s rishioner Virginia Willis and Rev. Jonathon Kouri told Get a quote, call Dan Gladstone: 613-979-9327 her husband Dan Willis, St. Crosstalk. P O L L A R D W I N D O W S . C O M John’s volunteers have been And in Ottawa, All Saints providing the meals three Westboro has also continued days a week, but the Salva- to operate its food bank. tion Army stepped in to cov- Archdeacon Chris Dunn er Fridays. Other churches said the program has a paid were providing meals for the co-ordinator who works with remaining weekdays. Ascah a roster of about 40 volun- said the mayor had recently teers. “We’re taking all the asked if the churches might precautions – making sure be able to expand to seven people keep their distance days a week. and wash their hands.” Physical distancing Dunn has been sending requirements mean that emails out to the parish although St. John’s has a each evening and lets people Preparing soup and lunch- roster of 18 to 20 volunteers, know if the food bank has es-to-go at St. John’s they never have more than specific needs. “We’ll list jars Smiths Falls. five in the building at a time, of peanut butter, non-sugary The Rev. Canon Cath- Ascah explained. “Instead of treats for children, boxes of erine Ascah was making everything being prepared in non-sugary cereal,” he said. soup for 100 when Crosstalk the kitchen, which wouldn’t “We’ve done that a few times contacted her. She explained work because … we wouldn’t and then all of sudden the that St. John the Evangelist, be able to be far enough next time I am in for the Smiths Falls, normally hosts away from each other, we food bank, I’ve got six or a monthly community buffet have food preparation and seven parishioners showing dinner at the church as well food packaging stations up with a couple of grocery as helping to fund a program throughout the hall.” Some bags of food, because they that provides breakfast and meals were being distributed want to do something. Oth- lunch for school children at at the church, but in mid- ers who don’t feel like they several schools. “Now they April, they switched to deliv- can go out and shop for it St. John the Evangelist, Smiths Falls spreads food prep aren’t in school so there are ering all meals to ensure safe will also give us donations and packaging stations around the church hall to ensure a lot of kids out there who physical distancing. Ascah for the food bank.” physical distancing. Page 6 • CROSSTALK • May 2020

COMMUNITY MINISTRY NEWS Community Ministries adapt to helping the vulnerable in new

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By David Humphreys he is inspired every day by STEWARDSHIPThe Anglican Diocese of the work of everyone, from Ottawa’s seven Community executive directors to front Ministries have risen to the line staff. “There is no ques- challenges of continuing to tion that they have adjusted support the most vulnerable to the new reality of this during the COVID-19 crisis. crisis. They are committed to Giving Our ThanksResourceful staff andare used to providingPraise service to the com- challenges, but this crisis is munity, and they are doing it Crosstalk Offering congregational dinator for the Anglican likeThe no other 2019 because GTP workshop there is inscalable the safest for possible whatever way. the “ size resources for faithful, Church of Canada, led the nodates end are: in sight, and new is- andKia location Rainbow, your executive parish. 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Susan intro- day,• threeSeptember days a week.21 for the Cornerstoneand to identify residents. at least “We two gratitude. Helping congre- duced the three pillars of the DeaneriesCornerstone of HousingOttawa forEast arerepresentatives seeing increased from anxiety. among and mailed as a section of gations to inspire, invite and GTP program: inviting, in- Womenand Stormont. has brought Hosted in extra at Theytheir don’tlay leadership, have as much wardens to sothe it is Anglican hard on Journalthem. And. day program that supports Centre 454 doesn’t offer thank people is the basis of a spiring and thanking. Along serviceEpiphany, to clean Gloucester. all surfaces Early do.and Everything stewardship is changing, commit - theyPrinted may andbe struggling mailed by with women and children. Centre meals and its small space has new way of seeing and carry- with the pillars, the emphasis threeBird timesregistration ends Sep- tees to register. Parish teams theirWebnews own issues.” Printing Inc. 105 provides breakfasts, become a challenge. Every She is working closely services and support to the effort is being made to stay ing out what we have called throughout the workshop is daily.tember In-room 09. will leave the workshop with in North York, Ontario, with other shelter provid- needy in Cornwall. connected with participants stewardship. To support con- on leading best practices for mealGiving service Thanks has and Praise hands-on training and the Crosstalk is a member of replaced com- ers, the City of Ottawa and Packaged meals are by phone and Facebook and gregations and their lead- fostering generosity, giving is a giving program for parish Youtools can to take help the first steps the Canadian Church Press ers a resource, Giving Our and gratitude in congrega- munalleadership. dining. 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Prior- as a daytime “home.” While program is being introduced it was the most helpful stew- Cornerstone’slife of faith and invitethe them most vulnerableship team despite of the Diocese. rising Subscriptions:Rachel Robinson, ex- ity is being given to keeping keeping in touch with their ecutive director of St Luke’s across Canada and has re- ardship workshop that he has emergencyto participate shel - meaningfullyoperational costs. Simply go to the For new subscriptions or people who might otherwise Centre 454 clients, the staff Table and The Well, says her be isolated connected by are supporting the work ceived positive feedback from attended, and a number of ter.in God’s In all mission.cases It iswebsite, an easi- click on the donationAll workshops icon are changes, please contact parishes that have imple- congregations have indicated residentsly adaptable and guide to increase and follow the prompts.from 9am - 3pm biggest concern is keeping telephone and Facebook. of The Well and St Luke’s peopleyour parishsafe in administratorline with pub - mented it. 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At all of Publication them, staff ficiently providing breakfast assessment van for testing. areof working an advertisement to ensure self-does to the hundreds who use the The work of the Refugee screening and the welfare service in Cornwall. Ministry Office continues. not imply endorsement by of clients. Boxed breakfast, The day programs’ food Applications are being lunchthe Dioceseand dinner of Ottawaare deliv or- budget has tripled, in part processed even though cur- eredany to of individual its principals. rooms. All because individual packag- rently there are no arrivals. socialAdvertisers programs and and advertising activity ing is more expensive than The focus is on making sure haveagencies been suspended.assume liability plated meals. Food has to that those who have arrived forAt all the contents, day programs, including be purchased commercially are getting basic needs and Sttext, Luke’s representations Table and The and (no home donations). 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Submission Deadline for the March edition is January 28, 2019. May 2020 • CROSSTALK • Page 7

PARISH NEWS

Archdeacon Brian Kauk, Parish of Mississippi Lake Our goal is to have something there [on the Carleton Place web Staying connected page] every day for people to look forward to. On Monday it is It was a Lent like no other that required giving up far more our musician. The week after Easter we’re going to have a book than anyone imagined, including gathering, not only for public study go live on Zoom on Tuesdays. Wednesday is contempla- worship, but even as individuals beyond immediate households. tive prayer. Thursday, I think we’re going to try to find some The bishops of the Ecclesiastical Province of Ontario agreed kind of an online version of beer and Bible. … that sacramental celebrations require a gathering of people There’s also old technology that are becoming new and useful who can be physically present to one another, and it would again. The one that sort of took off in St. James Franktown is therefore be a time to “fast from the Eucharist but to feast on that one of the parishioners is going by every day to ring the the Word.” And the churches remained closed during Easter. bell. We put up signs around the village that say, “If you hear But the crisis of the COVID-19 pandemic in the diocese of the church bell rung today, then know that we were praying Ottawa may also be remembered for sparking many creative for you.” And they put the phone number for the warden and leaps into new territory and experiments often aided by differ- another person as contact numbers, and said if you have a ent types of technology. particular request, let us know…. Many clergy across the diocese began broadcasting Sunday services as well as other forms of worship by live-streaming Archdeacon Chris Dunn, The Rev. Jonathon Kouri, St. Paul’s, Almonte created from their cellphones and other devices to their congregations All Saints Westboro the motto: “The building is closed, but Church is still happen- via Facebook and other social media channels. Along the way, records and posts services ing!” It is on our website, posted on our outside doors, and they made some surprising and uplifting discoveries. and his beloved children’s included with all our communications. sermons with puppets on I have created a new YouTube channel for our church and The Rev. Jon Martin, Parish of South Dundas the Facebook page and the am recording and posting two Morning Prayer services each church website. week (one from the Book of Common Prayer and one from “That first Sunday I just did a livestream from the rectory. It “I’m used to doing the the Book of Alternative Services). We are holding meetings was just a simple service and I was blown away. We had about puppet stories with children over Zoom or by conference calls. Our Open Table discussion 1,000 views, which was so intimidating because I’m used to present and they feedback to group (we meet monthly for dinner and to discuss theology and looking out on a Sunday morning and seeing about 60 people. me and ask questions or ar- have members from a variety of Christian and non-Christian The other 940 show up, that was kind of terrifying, but the gue with me more often than faiths) is meeting over Zoom. …. extrovert in me loved it.” not, and so doing this in an This Sunday, in conjunction with other local churches, we ….We had [a] person write in and say, “Our family used empty room with a camera, will be ringing our church bell at noon for 100 times to cel- to go all the time, life got really hectic with Sunday morning I’m really just talking to my- ebrate Easter, and to be an audible sign of hope to our commu- sports, busy work weeks, and just trying to find family time. … self, so that makes it strange. nity. The bell ringing will be a call for people to pray and wor- This is the first time I’ve found the church is willing to come … But it is actually going out ship at the same time - not physically together in the church, and meet me where I am in my life, which I really appreciate. I to people who rarely get to but at home. hope you guys keep this up…” church. As I call people on photo: contributed photo: Rev. Gillian Hoyer the parish list, some people I don’t even know well, they say, “I was watching or participating in the service,” so maybe there is a different kind of evangelism that comes from that. But there is also a strong sense that we just miss being together.

photo: contributed

Young parishioners from Holy Trinity, Pembroke with church mice Chad Cecil provides music for St. Albans’ online worship service The Rev. Gillian Hoyer, Parish of the Valley We’ve upped our social media publication—members of the The Rev. Mark Whittall, St. Albans clergy team (mainly Susan Clifford so far) have videoed short We’ve got something happening every day that’s open to reflections, usually while on a prayer walk or when we pop in anybody. We had a Zoom Sunday school before the live stream to check on the church buildings and post them on twitter and The yet-to-be-named and the kids loved it. And then the live stream service, people Facebook. Those have received great responses. Petawawa Rectory loved it. I think we had 270 comments in the course of an hour, A tradition at Holy Trinity, Pembroke has been the hiding mouse. Names under people greeting each other, praying with each other. So it is not of church mice which the children search for after the service consideration are: just one way. It is surprisingly interactive…We had someone and so learn about the church building as they’re doing it. Holy Julius Cheeser, Hope, who was able to pray with people one-on-one after the service Trinity has 12 church mice who have all been duly named by Joseph (as in the coat and people took advantage of that. the children in the congregation. Well, this week over our re- of many colours), Hal A. If you are looking for good news in the midst of horrible corded service we introduced the whole parish to a new church Lujah, and Holy Molay. news, at least in our church community, and I think in many, mouse, the Petawawa Rectory mouse, and have invited people this is very energizing for the church…The church really ex- to submit names and so will be having an online naming contest ists for moments such as these, and we’re rediscovering what for our newest mouse for the parish. … it means to be the church and it really has nothing to do with The amount of calling going on has been phenomenal. our buildings because our buildings are all shut. It is all about People have taken it upon themselves to call people in the par- caring for each other, praying for one another, and reaching out ish—some of them seem to have been working through their in the ways that we can and learning how to use to new tech- church lists, some call across church lines within the parish, and nology to worship together. Depending on how long this lasts, I others just seem to be talking to everyone! think this will be very transformative for the church. Page 8 • CROSSTALK • May 2020

BUILDING A COMMUNITY

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Photo Archdeacon Chris Dunn A conversation with Bishop-Elect Parker

The Very Reverend Shane Parker will be consecrated as the sense to us, encourage us 10th Bishop of the Diocese of Ottawa on May 31st. The CO- to let go of practices, struc- VID-19 pandemic has changed the landscape drastically since tures or attitudes that limit his nomination and the regional meetings in early March where and frustrate us, and to be all the nominees met laity and clergy, and answered questions. positive and courageous as In April, Bishop-Elect Shane graciously agreed to answer some we face new possibilities. new ones from Crosstalk. I would like to structure the agenda of our Synod How are you feeling continue to bring the strong this year around our four about entering into the love and calming peace of strategic priorities—com- role of bishop in this Christ to communities across munications, parish ministry diocese at this time? our diocese, we felt how and buildings, engagement strong we are together. That I feel energized and excited, with the world, and lifelong strength will see us through and look forward to drawing formation, worship and the crisis and will serve us upon the many gifts and wis- hospitality—so we can all see well in the months and years dom of our clergy and laity that they are being looked at afterwards. The pandemic as we continue our journey seriously. As part of that, I has heightened our need to together. The pandemic has hope we will explore how to be cohesive. Our top strate- challenged all of us, but it set up staged consultations gic priority is communica- has also called us to be the regarding urgent questions tions, and communications Church in a way that we about the shape of parish went into hyper-drive during have been sort of skirting ministry. I really believe we the pandemic. After the around for a long time. We need to talk honestly with pandemic has passed, as it realize we do not need to be one another, with everything will, we ought to review what in buildings to be connected on the table, and use consen- worked well during the days with one another and to be sus decision-making in our of being physically apart, bodied by our senior and ons, at our clergy conference present to the world around Synod concerning where we and to draw from it the best respected clergy who hold in September. us. And while we will always need to be, and how we can platforms and methods and the title of Canon. I hope have buildings (Bishop John creatively use our resources strategies that will help us in our clergy will always feel How would you describe Baycroft used to say, “The to thrive and serve. the future to communicate comfortable talking to me your leadership style? thing about Canada is you more effectively between about anything. I hope they I am comfortable leading can’t worship outside in Jan- Before the election, you ourselves, and from ourselves know me as a calm and in whatever way a situation uary”), I believe we all can said you would like to to the world around us. compassionate person, and requires. Sometimes that now see that every Anglican meet with Indigenous There is much to be learned, that I will do everything I may mean championing can be part of the commu- leaders in the area. much to be gained from this. can to offer wisdom, sup- something and getting right nity of our diocese where we As part of my discernment port, guidance, mercy, or out there and leading the don’t have buildings. And Have your plans for the as a candidate in the epis- whatever is required if they charge. At other times it may that will become important first months of your copal election, I had many come to me. However, in our mean getting underneath to as we answer the ques- episcopacy changed? discussions with people system, the bishop holds a an initiative and supporting tions “Where are we called about a number of things lot of authority over clergy, it while other people give to be at this time?” and It’s a matter of heighten- I wanted to propose in the so it is not always possible for leadership. I like to facilitate, “How can we be a resource ing some things rather than written responses or in the a priest or deacon to come to calling forth ideas and points in our community?” changing overall plans. I feel Q&As at regional meetings, the bishop. Our Territorial of view, and testing for even more strongly about because I wanted to make Archdeacons have always being up and running on consensus, and I enjoy being How will the diocese get sure that everything that I represented a layer of pasto- a teacher. I can shift quite through the pandemic? June 1st. As a priest who has said was true, thought-out, ral care for clergy, but talking served this diocese for 33 easily to be what is required There has been hardship, and doable. So I spoke with to an archdeacon is pretty years, and at a senior level in any given situation. and we have felt fear and my good friend and Algon- much the same as talking to for a couple of decades, it What underlies this is that I concern, and we have risen quin teacher Albert Dumont the bishop, because arch- is possible for me to do this. am happiest when I have set to the challenge with re- about meeting early on with deacons are obliged to share Continuity of leadership up the conditions for people newed collaboration, com- recognized Algonquin Chiefs issues of pastoral concern. I is paramount right now. It to gather and have a posi- passion and creativity, across in the area of our diocese. would not place that require- is too early to get too spe- tive time together, for people our parishes and community Would it be possible, how ment on our Canons, whom cific, except that the balance to enjoy using their gifts for ministries. We are the people would it happen, would it be I hold in high trust and of this year and beyond the benefit of others, for a of Good Friday and Easter, well-received? He said, yes, it esteem. So that if a priest will require solid leader- parish to thrive and grow. and our spirituality tells us would be a good gesture of or deacon gets pushed over, ship, shared leadership, When I am with my fam- that grace has been with respect, to acknowledge that falls down, makes a wrong trust-building, and embrac- ily, I am content with being us in the worst parts of the I have been called to lead turn, they know that they ing what it means to be a in kitchen, getting supper pandemic, and that grace on their traditional territory. can talk to a Canon in abso- Diocesan Church instead of ready and listening to the will teach us new things as Albert and I have spoken lute confidence, and that the churches and ministries and voices of everyone being we move through it. since I was elected, and he Canons are equipped to give a head office known as “The will guide me as a meeting is solid advice and know what together. Or when leading Diocese.” a pilgrimage, there is the How will this experience arranged. resources might be helpful. I could also see asking satisfaction of seeing a band change the diocese? of pilgrims form as a tight What are some of the Is there anything else a Canon to be a pastor or When we chose to draw group, sharing the same love things you would like to you want to do early on? mentor to a priest or deacon upon our collective strength do early on? from time to time. I hope to of the journey and learning and resources during April I would like to introduce a As I said during the election, introduce this in more detail, together. I like it when lead- and May to give our parishes new layer of pastoral care I want to clearly signal that including any appropriate ing brings things to a place relief from paying into our for our clergy, and I would we are free to transform our training to equip the Can- where the focus is not on me. shared costs so we could like that layer to be em- diocese in ways that make Continued on page 12 May 2020 • CROSSTALK • Page 11

Photo Leigh Anne Williams

An Eastertide reflection — during a time of pandemic There is always more than we can see, more possibilities

BY BISHOP-ELECT SHANE The first opportunity The world of my child- These words, spoken with and exploitation cause great PARKER took the form of living “on hood collapsed in the strength and conviction, harm, and how compassion As I write, we have been iso- the economy” in a German twinkling of an eye on a placed before me an image and wisdom cause great lating ourselves for weeks in community rather than on a spring morning in an ancient that was entirely different healing. God did not cause order to “flatten the curve” military base. Unbeknownst farmhouse, overlooking from the cold, waxen shell this novel coronavirus to be of a novel coronavirus to my mother, my father rolling fields and an iconic of my father’s body—which unleashed upon us: human pandemic. It has been some had found accommoda- fish pond; and a sequence called forth memories of agency caused an animal vi- time since we have been in tion for our family in an of fateful events began to life but offered only lifeless- rus to transfer to people, and our familiar pews, watching unusual suite of rooms on unfold rapidly. My father ness. Reverend Bickley lifted our success in addressing it the movements of readers, the top floor of a massive lapsed into a coma that up a new and compelling will be measured by how we servers, choir, and clergy as old farmhouse, on a fully would last for the next year possibility, which caught my elect to use our God-given the Eucharist is celebrated. functioning hog farm, on a and a half, and we were attention because it was so gifts of ingenuity and love— Many Sundays have passed country lane near a small vil- quickly “evacuated” to Ot- very different from the thin before, during, and after this since we have taken in the lage, many kilometres from tawa (my parents were Irish consolations of well-mean- virus affects all populations familiar smells of candles other Canadians. The farm immigrants and we had only ing people who didn’t really in every part of the world. and coffee, the sounds of was a truly wonderful place ever lived in Western Can- know what to say about such Easter is the most pro- voices joined in song, the for three kids to spend their ada). A few short months a sad death. found statement of God’s taste of bread and wine, the energy and imaginations later, we found ourselves Our priest firmly opened abundant, gracious love: gentle warmth of Com- (my mother also grew to love far from the country lane in an unnoticed window and there is always more than munion, the fellowship with it, and forgive my father, Germany, living in a small allowed hope to come in. we can see, there are always friends in the hall. eventually). apartment overlooking the And while many more hard- more possibilities for life— It feels like our world After a year of enjoying asphalt roof of a parking ships were still to come, I especially when it feels like was jolted, and things that the adventure of living in garage—a displaced and was given a strong sense that life has been taken away. seemed so simple—like another country, my father isolated family on the edge there is always more happen- The resurrection of Jesus shaking hands, standing left our rooms in the farm- of poverty. ing than it seems. Loss and tells us that the hope we close, eating in a restaurant, house to attend an evening A year after landing in uncertainty, however real need to lift us up and move going to church—were meeting. Sometime during that cramped apartment, we and deeply felt, are never us toward the time when taken away. And, while we the night there were unfa- awoke on a mid-September the end of the story, because this pandemic has passed is have learned to connect and miliar noises and voices, and morning to learn that our God is a God of endless pos- indestructible. So be stead- be the Church in helpful in the morning my mother kind, funny, poetic, and be- sibilities. fast in faith, joyful in hope, new ways, we have also felt woke us to say Dad was in loved Dad had died. We had God is with us as this and untiring in love, and the loss and uncertainty as this hospital because he had not seen him since he had pandemic runs its course, calming peace of the risen strange, invisible thing runs suffered a serious stroke and left the farmhouse a year calling us to see how greed Christ will be with you. its course. wanted her to tell us that and a half ago. My first journey into un- he wouldn’t be able to play As I sat with my broth- expected loss and uncertain- catch anymore. ers after the funeral, letting ty began this time of year in All kinds of emotions the death-talk of adults float Germany, 1969. My family intermingle as meaning over us, our rector from the was there because my father and certainty slip away. It is Church of the Resurrec- was serving with NATO. For as though one utterly new, tion, the Reverend George a pay sergeant on a meager crazy thing will unhinge Bickley, addressed the three salary with three young sons, everything else. And in of us directly. This credible, this posting was like win- anticipating the unhinging compassionate, and wise ning a lottery. Not because of everything else, you start man, with a faith that had the financial compensation to respond, physically and been proved on the beaches was significantly better, but emotionally, as though it is of Normandy in World because of the invaluable already happening, and fear War Two, simply said, “We opportunities offered by liv- and anxiety become close believe in the resurrection, ing in Europe. companions. and this means your father is alive with God in Christ.” Page 12 • CROSSTALK • May 2020

“I am deeply grateful that you have affirmed a call that God placed deep within the centre of my being,” Parker told the Synod members gathered in Christ Church Cathedral on March 14. He was elected on the fifth ballot, receiving 69.9% of the clergy votes and 51.7% of the lay vote.

From page 10 you, you are not providing in a ministry they own and spiritually humble we walk and heard. The first apol- effective pastoral leadership. understand. This doesn’t more closely with Jesus. A ogy didn’t go deep enough. If you build up the body, preclude clergy bringing new keystone of our Church’s The second one went right Is there something in if you call forth the gifts of things to a community, but it work towards reconciliation to the place of the greatest that experience to share others, so that things become can’t be all about the priest. with Indigenous Peoples of all harms, the spiritual with other clergy? durable and robust and has been to admit that our harm. In our arrogance, I taught pastoral theology at owned by everybody, when You have done a lot of spiritual blindness prevented we had literally outlawed Saint Paul University for a you move on the best things interfaith work. What us from seeing that God was sacred practices, beliefs, number of years. One of the are still going to continue. has that taught you? at work in this land for many and ceremonies which were things I said to my students And the community will I have learned that differ- centuries before Anglicans respectful of our Creator was if you are just pushing have such a good sense of came here. To think that and had given meaning and hard to make everything ences need to be accepted itself they will not be looking when we do interfaith work God the Holy Spirit was not hope to Indigenous Peoples happen and doing all the for a savior in the next priest. active on this continent and for millennia. Both apolo- cool things you can, the risk because the common ground They will be looking for we have with most people that God was not revealing gies make me feel proud of is that when you leave it will someone who can join them God’s self here long, long our Church because there all stop. If it all depends on of other spiritual traditions (or no spiritual tradition) is before the church came here is great strength in vulner- way bigger than our differ- is arrogant in the extreme. In ability. They encourage us ences—concern for the well- an appendix in the Final Re- to be humble listeners and being of others, the common port of the Truth and Rec- to respectfully enter into the good, civil society, standing onciliation Commission, you experience of Indigenous against racism and hatred. can read all of the formal Peoples, which is at the heart The moral ground we share apologies that were issued of reconciliation. as human beings is massive before 2015. The apology and we can stand on it in sol- offered by Archbishop Mi- idarity, completely faithful to chael Peers on behalf of the our own traditions. I learned Anglican Church of Canada early on that you don’t have in 1993 reads like a poem. to downplay who you are You can hear the visceral in an interfaith context, but sincerity of it when you read it is essential to receive the the words. Archbishop Fred faith experiences of other Hiltz’s apology last summer people with empathy and had the same quality to it, understanding. Interfaith it was heartfelt and pro- work has taught me to have foundly sincere, and those confidence in the thought- words needed to be said ful Christian tradition we Katherine celebrate as Anglicans, and Shadbolt-Parker practices to know that we have some- family law. thing of value to offer to the society around us. Son Felan Parker is married to Becky How important was Armstrong and their Archbishop Fred Hiltz’s daughter Josie is 6. 2019 apology to Indig- Second son Liam Parker is enous People for spiri- married to Christie Parker tual harm caused by the and their daughter, Everly, Church? is 1 and a half. Profoundly important, Daughter Rosemary is because, when we become married to Noel Platte. May 2020 • CROSSTALK • Page 13

STEWARDSHIP

cate that this is available for offerings during your online Making giving easy! Sunday service, or at any other time. photos: Art Babych To help make offerings Donate button on your accessible and easy, Canada- church website. Upon Helps is a practical, recom- request, CanadaHelps will mended tool you can use to send your church the code to invite ongoing commitments set up the button. Depend- to the mission and ministry ing on the type of website of your church. your church has, it might be CanadaHelps a connection to the Cana- CanadaHelps makes it easy daHelps website, or it could for churches to continue be a donate button where receiving offerings and do- people can stay on your nations without the offer- church’s website to make Michael and Nancy go over some challenging questions. ing plate. Every church in their offering or donation. Canada which is a registered Again, this information charity can receive gifts should be sent to everyone Jane Scanlon, Stewardship online—either through the on your church’s list. Development Officer CanadaHelps website—or How does a church re- Love is in the air [email protected] through a donate button ceive the money? By Leigh Anne Williams can.ca powered by CanadaHelps CanadaHelps will either on your church’s website. Everyone knows there’s a lot to do when you are planning a mail your church a cheque Although our churches are Churches without a website or deposit the money right wedding, but on Feb. 28 and 29, 22 couples took time out to deemed not to perform an can also receive online offer- participate in the Diocese’s Marriage Preparation Course. It into your church’s bank ac- essential service, in fact, they ings and donations through count every week. As well, was the largest group of participants in recent years. do. The pastoral presence CanadaHelps. CanadaHelps CanadaHelps issues income Educator and facilitator Leslie Giddings, who has co-or- offered through their minis also “mobile-friendly” tax receipts immediately. dinated the course since 2017, led a team of presenters—the istries is essential to people which makes it easy to give Your treasurer will be able Rev. Canon Hilary Murray and the Rev. Jon Martin, as well facing new financial hard- anywhere and at any time to see reports of all dona- as couples therapist Kathryn Zettel and small group facilitator ships due to lay-offs, store using a cell phone. tions received along with all Cathy Seguin. closures, sickness, and/or How does your church contact information in the The course offers couples opportunities to discuss topics in- caring for family members. set up a CanadaHelps church’s password-protected Our first priority, as the cluding communication, intimacy, conflict, values, expectations, account? account at CanadaHelps.org. Church, is providing pas- Church treasurers can find With this information, thank money, family, and spirituality. toral care and maintaining On the first evening, Giddings encouraged the participants out if their church has you letters, signed by the the relationships that exist claimed its CanadaHelps priest, can be sent. to help shape the course with their questions and to ask about within our communities of the subjects that were of most relevance to them. account by searching for the Other giving options faith as well as extending church on the CanadaHelps As a part of the evaluation at the end of the course, partici- this as broadly as possible to website at https://www. Post-Dated Cheques pants were asked if they would recommend it to other couples. all people who are suffering. canadahelps.org/en/. An Post-dated cheques can “Yes, it was good opportunity to reflect on your relation- It is encouraging that unclaimed account will have be placed in an envelope, ships,” said one person. “It is a very welcoming and inclusive during this time of physical a yellow box that says “Rep- sealed with a wet sponge class. [I] did not feel judged that my partner was not religious.” distancing, our churches are resent this charity? Enhance and mailed or dropped off Another said: “Yes, I definitely would. It may not be what you showing so much creativity your profile today. Learn through the mail slot at think, there is no judgment or rules on how you should be as a in offering new ways of wor- more.” The church account the church, or at any other shiping, connecting parish- couple, but more so gives you the tools & foundation to over- then needs to be claimed so location designated by the ioners and reaching out to come any obstacle.” that CanadaHelps knows church. To ensure a way to those in need. Prayer groups where to send the offerings deposit cheques in the case Photos Leigh Anne Williams are continuing, meetings and donations received. that your local bank branch are happening, and they are When the church’s banking closes during the pandemic, continuing to care for the information is set up, it is it is recommend that your vulnerable. I feel tremen- recommended that more in- treasurer contact your local dous gratitude knowing that formation should be includ- bank in advance to set up all of this is happening. It is ed about the church such making deposits by electron- inspiring to see how church- as the logo. The donation ic cheque images using the es are now using technology page will then be set up to camera and banking app in for Sunday worship and for look familiar as well as easy a smartphone. other services such as Morn- to use. Lucas Froese, Char- Pre-Authorized ing Prayer, Evening Prayer ity Engagement Manager at Those already on PAR can and Compline. Churches CanadaHelps, is available to easily update the amount of are online and reaching out help your church get set up their gift by contacting their to so many people through Co-ordinator Leslie Giddings, Cathy Seguin and the ([email protected]). congregation’s PAR coordi- Rev. Canon Hilary Murray met with the couples at livestreaming, zoom and How do you make an nator. Christ Church Bells Corners. uber conferencing. The offering is an im- offering or donation to Let’s make it easy for portant part of a virtual a church using Canada- people to give! worship service. Although Helps? Although some people will we can’t pass the plate, we Once a church has claimed have to reduce their giv- can still give, and we can its CanadaHelps account, ing, other people will be still say thank you. It is es- it can receive one-time or in a position to give more. sential to let people know recurring monthly donations Let’s make it easy for them all they ways that they can (similar to PAR or pre-au- to give. Timely, personal contribute financially to the thorized remittance) in two and sincere thanking is so church by including a time ways: important especially when during online worship for Online through Canada- people are facing the stress an offering invitation. Such Helps.org. Your church and hardship that we are all an invitation can also be will have its own webpage on encountering as a result of included when your com- the CanadaHelps site. Your the COVID-19 crisis. Their munity gathers on-line at church’s treasurer or priest gifts mean that much more – Giddings encourages the couples bring up topics that other times, such as for Bible can email a link to everyone so please say thanks! are important to them. studies or meetings. on the church’s list and indi- Page 14 • CROSSTALK • May 2020

REFLECTIONS Fear not, God is with us

By the Rev. Canon Stewart continue to offer services for Murray all and those with access to technology can follow online GOD is our hope and strength, a through their parish website very present help in trouble. or on YouTube or Facebook. 2 Therefore will we not fear, The creative ways that though the earth be changed, parish communities have and though the hills be car- found to stay connected r i e d i n t o t h e m i d s t o f t h e s e a ; with their members has 3 Though the waters been an inspiration. Even thereof rage and swell, tech newbies such as myself and though the mountains shake have, with help, been able to a t t h e t e m p e s t o f t h e s a m e . make use of the new ways of 4 The LORD of hosts is with staying connected. Despite us; the God of Jacob is our ref- the news, which makes good uge. (Psalm headlines, of people hoard- 46) Photo Art Babych ing needed items, it is impor- The psalms have been tant to remind one another Canon Stewart Murray is a source of comfort and that there have been many Medicine is all Incumbent at St. Barnabas, encouragement for people more acts of kindness and Ottawa of faith for thousands of concern, many examples around us years. There are psalms that of the willingness of people express joy, others sorrow, when the world is turned to reach out to others. A By Albert Dumont some disappointment and upside down, when even the marvellous example of such others triumph. They reflect mountains are uprooted, caring are the staff of our Editor’s note: A workshop of Forest Teachings was scheduled to be held on the cry of the human heart God is the rock upon which diocesan Community Min- Mar. 28 at Christ Church Cathedral. When it had to be postponed due to that we often cannot find we can rely. istries, who have risen to the the pandemic, Albert Dumont kindly agreed to share some of his teachings words to express but a psalm This Easter season has challenge and continue to here in Crosstalk. does so with elegant simplic- been very different for all of offer help and support to our ity. us. I am not alone in feeling The forest to me is a sacred place where medicines capable neighbours. At this time, when our a deep sense of loss from of healing all ailments striking the human body can be found. Easter is a yearly re- country, and indeed the being uprooted from the fa- Although others may not accept it, to me it is true that the trees minder that darkness and world, is swept with fear miliar and from routine. The and the life around them can even bring peace once more and death could not overcome and uncertainty because of need to protect and care for a full recovery to a broken heart. the promises of God, that the COVID-19 virus and one another means that we Jesus Christ is risen from the I’ve been hearing stories pretty much all my life about how when we begin to ques- could not gather in person to dead. When you are feeling deadly or persistent illnesses can be warded off by the medi- tion so many things that we share in the journey of Holy uncertain, fearful and alone, cines in plants, tree bark, roots, bird flesh and their bones, bear had taken for granted, it is Week or to join in praise of look to the cross and know grease and even skunk potion. Tonics and salves are there for easy to become disoriented the risen Christ on Easter that you are not alone, that the taking. The forest is gracious and accommodating. Creator and confused. It is at times Day. However in our homes the darkness of despair will also gave the People healing songs to sing at a place where it when the world seems to be we can share in the ongoing not overwhelm us for we was believed that Nodin, the wind, would carry the request be- filled with fear however, that worship and prayers of the belong to the risen Lord. For ing made in the song to someone in the Great Spirit Land who we need to turn to sacred Church during this time. We indeed the “Lord of hosts is could do something about it through a ceremony conducted in Scripture and remember the are fortunate that our prayer with us, the God of Jacob is the sacredness of their circle. promises and hope that are books, whether the Book of our refuge.” Common Prayer or the Book of Many years ago, I fell more than 43 ft. from a gristmill roof- part of who we are as chil- We all look forward to Alternative Services, provide a top. Although I landed on my feet, I still broke my back. My left dren of God. In the midst the time when we will be rich resource for worship; arm was also in bad shape, with four inches of collapsed nerves of the confusion and uncer- able once again to join in using them can help us de- above the elbow. The nerve specialist told me, “You will never tainty we need to turn to the offering the Holy Eucharist velop our own discipline of regain full use of your arm.” I didn’t believe his diagnosis. sure and certain hope we together and share in the joy have in Jesus Christ. Psalm prayer in our homes. Many of the praise and worship of Instead, I put my trust in the healing energy and spirit of the 46 captures the sense that parishes of our diocese our risen Lord. land. As soon as it was possible for me to do so, I left the city to sit in the rapids of a small river in Pontiac County (Algonquin Territory). I lay solemnly on the earth where tall blades of grass grew, humbly asking Mother Earth to heal my broken body. I meditated for many hours on a riverbank where the falls are, calling on the spirit always active there, to doctor my arm. I summoned the medicine people of my bloodline, who lived and died long ago, to come by my side and do what needed to be done so that my arm might move again. My fingers began to move, slowly at first, and then within a month or so after the ceremonies were complete, I was in good enough shape to have a life once more. Spiritual beliefs are what they are. If you believe 100% in them, my bet would be that they’ll serve you 100%. Never forget that trees are wise, generous, strong and that they are necessary. If all trees died out, it would spell the end of us also.

Albert Dumont is Indigenous Spiritual Advisor, Christ Church Cathedral A new PWRDF exercise called “Mapping the Ground We Stand On: An Interactive Workshop Exploring Indigenous and Settler Relationships” received a test drive at St. Columba’s church in March. A report is coming in the June issue of Crosstalk. May 2020 • CROSSTALK • Page 15

DIOCESAN ARCHIVES

By Glenn J Lockwood altar. The diagonal panel- Carleton Deanery ling may even have served to Snaking make the furnishings stand Pierce’s Corners, Saint John out in their comparative Stovepipes solidity, particularly the altar and the pews. Lest anyone A wooden church was built Diocesan Archives 51 at Pierce’s Corners in North get lost amid all the dark- drawn from tural design Gower Township in 1892 ness, there was a carpet on the example of of the build- on land obtained from Mr. the main aisle leading the a High Vic- ing, the true and Mrs. William Pierce. way forward to the chan- torian Gothic structure was Saint John’s Church, Pierce’s cel—an unusual early luxury church such now revealed Corners was consecrated by in a small house of worship. as Saint John in the wood Archbishop Charles Hamil- The light coming in the the Evangelist grain of the ton on 9 September 1898. large perpendicular chancel in downtown materials used. From a distance, Saint John’s window bounced off the var- Ottawa, which The builders was imposing, with its large nished panelling, revealing was equally of Saint John’s white frame tower and soar- the perpendicular chancel dark, and Church at ing spire giving the impres- arch as well. The numer- which fea- Pierce’s Cor- sion of a large church. It ous coal oil lamps attest to tured diagonal ners seem to was only upon drawing near the difficulty of lighting this hardwood have been influ- it that it became apparent space during night services. strips covering enced to carry that it was a small house From 1887, Saint John’s was its walls. The out this idea of worship, a realization part of the two-point parish promoters of to an extreme confirmed once you entered of North Gower. Lightning the High Vic- degree. its doors. struck the tall spire in 1991, torian Gothic The diagonal The immediate visual im- and repairs were made to Revival were placing of the pact once indoors was one the building. The church reacting to wood panelling of darkness. Most windows has been closed since 2008, the Georgian served other were small, and the walls and it was secularised by churches of purposes. The and ceiling were entirely Bishop John H. Chapman the previous diagonals may covered in grained wood on 28 July 2009. century whose have attempted panelling, in contrast with ceilings and to distract from the plainly painted wide If you would like to help the walls were the stovepipes planks of the floor. As if Archives preserve the records of the covered with snaking their to add to the gloom of the Diocese and its parishes, why not paint. Much in these earlier way toward the chimney. interior, even the side gables Revival felt that the archi- become a Friend of the Archives? churches was not what it They may have served a in which side windows were tecture of the true Christian Your $20 membership brings you seemed, with fake buttresses, symbolic purpose in being so set were also panelled. church should be truthful three issues of the lively, infor- fake stonework and fake fin- formed as to draw attention What, we may ask, was the and employ no such illusion- mative Newsletter, and you will ishes to various surfaces. The where they converged as a purpose of all the wood ist fakery. Hence, instead of receive a tax receipt for further promoters of the Gothic cross in the ceiling above the panelling? Doubtless it was plaster hiding the true struc- donations above that amount.

PRAYER MATTERS Praying during a pandemic By Paul Dumbrille ing medical conditions. We we can ask or imagine.” Of routines are so different. In times of crisis, “Prayer are afraid that our family course, it is natural and okay God is love and experienc- Matters.” In this pandemic and other friends will be in- to pour out our fears to God ing the presence of God can period people are turning fected. We are afraid that we in prayer, but as Christians vanquish our fears. How do to prayer. One small indica- might not be able to obtain we need to be prepared to we pray? One simple way is tion that people are praying necessary medications. We listen to God. We should to use the acronym, ACTS: more than usual, is that the are worried that we won’t listen to God telling us that Adoration (praising God for number of people visiting be able to buy or otherwise there are others who are also His love); Confession (telling the Anglican Fellowship of obtain enough food and sup- afraid and are more in need God where you have gone Prayer website, www.angli- plies. Often our knee jerk re- of comfort and care than we wrong); Thanksgiving (giving canprayer.org, has increased sponse to fear is to ask God are. We need to listen to God thanks for your blessings); as rapidly as the COVID-19 Paul Dumbrille is the to “Fix it!” However, what showing us the many ways and Supplication (asking for virus pandemic has pro- diocesan Anglican happens when God doesn’t we should be thankful for God’s help). We can trust gressed. Is this an indication Fellowship of Prayer fix it to our satisfaction? At our situation and the many that God is with us always, that people have suddenly least in the short term, we blessings we have been given. and God’s love will allow us representative. become religious? I’m not are disappointed, and per- We need to find the ways of to conquer our fears. One sure that is the case, but it haps we might be tempted to prayer that work for us, as way I find useful is to substi- begs the question. How and turn away from God. individuals and as Christian tute the word “trust” for the what do we pray for in times However, prayer is much communities, and to take the word “believe” in either the like this? more than asking God to do time to intentionally connect Nicene or Apostles Creed. In I think much of our things for us. Prayer is the to God in prayer. One the prayer, we can “trust” God prayer in times of trouble means by which we establish positive things that I have the Creator, we can trust or stress is motivated by be- and maintain our relation- seen is that many people and Jesus and what his life, death ing afraid. We are perhaps ship with God. This is a two- communities are experienc- and resurrection show us, afraid of several things. We way relationship, in which ing different ways of prayer and we can trust the Holy fear being infected by the God, the Divine Presence, is during these times when our Spirit to be the constant lov- virus, particularly if we are always with us and is a pres- regular worship patterns ing Divine Presence in our older, and/or have underly- ence that offers “more than are disrupted, and our daily lives. Love Conquers Fear. Page 16 • CROSSTALK • May 2020

BULLETIN BOARD

can soon begin to plan for events that will bring people together again soon. If your Pandemic own parish is not broadcast- What if you thought of it ing worship services, Christ as the Jews consider the Sabbath— Church Cathedral is posting the most sacred of times? its services, including music, Cease from travel. online for all in the diocese Cease from buying and selling. to enjoy. Give up, just for now, I also hope we have pro- on trying to make the world vided articles in this issue that you will enjoy reading different than it is. during these stay-home days Sing. Pray. Touch only those and that will help you to to whom you commit your life. feel more connected to the Centre down. Leigh Anne Williams Anglican community here in the diocese. And when your body has become still, Dear readers, We still want to reconnect reach out with your heart. It will come as no surprise to with many readers whose Know that we are connected you that we don’t have May subscriptions may not have in ways that are terrifying and beautiful. been confirmed last year and events to list on our calendar. (You could hardly deny it now.) I have been receiving only have thus stopped. Please let your friends know that Know that our lives notes about postponements are in one another’s hands. such as the commemorative they need only send an email (Surely, that has come clear.) service honoring the work of with their mailing address Ms. Eva Hasell and the Van- to me at crosstalk@ottawa. Do not reach out your hands. ners that was to be held on anglican.ca or let their par- Reach out your heart. May 3 at St. Bartholomew’s ish administrator know and I Reach out your words. and cancellations including will make sure you are soon Reach out all the tendrils the St. Helen’s Art Fair that receiving your newspapers of compassion that move, invisibly, again. was scheduled for May 30. where we cannot touch. Among other things we are Stay well and enjoy Eastertide and the arrival of learning to practice during Promise this world your love– the COVID-19 pandemic spring! for better or for worse, are patience and how to live Sincerely, in the present. I hope condi- in sickness and in health, Leigh Anne tions will improve so that we so long as we all shall live. — Lynn Unger (author of Bread and Other Miracles) lynnungar.com ANGLICAN CHURCH WOMEN

Dear friends, As you know, the ACW have had to cancel their activities TE HE DA during April, due to the pandemic, but the goodwill is still OLD T there. We are working out another way to show our support H to the people hardest hit by this virus and will be working to let you know what innovative measures we come up with, on your behalf. Take care of yourselves, keep well and stay safe. Leslie Worden & Marni Crossley ACW co-ordinators [email protected] May 2, 2020 9:30 am – 3:00 pm

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