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Bishop’s Greeting Pulling together for Christian Meet the Nominees Clergy focus on truth and Unity reconciliation

March 2020

photo: Archdeacon Chris Dunn Nominees Funding fuels Ellwood House for bishop expansion plan announced BY DAVID HUMPHREYS

BY LEIGH ANNE WILLIAMS The vision of St. Thomas the Apostle parish in Alta Vista to expand Ellwood Five clergy members have been nominated House came a step closer to realization with to become the 10th bishop of the Diocese a $100,000 funding commitment from the of Ottawa in the Episcopal election to be City of Ottawa. held on March 14, 2020. Their names will Ellwood House is the affordable housing be familiar to many parishioners because project developed 32 years ago through they are all currently serving in the diocese. a partnership with the parish and the The nominees are: Anglican Diocese of Ottawa. Now, the The Ven. Peter John Hobbs, Director of parish and Ellwood House want to add 38 Mission for the Diocese of Ottawa new units to the existing 30. The Ven. Brian Kauk, Area Parish of The new funding will allow Ellwood Mississippi Lake, Archdeacon of Lanark- to complete planning requirements and Arnprior other activities to prepare submissions for The Ven. Kathryn Otley, Territorial capital grants, including Action Ottawa Archdeacon, Carleton Deanery and Canada Mortgage and Housing The Very Rev. Shane Parker, Dean Corporation (CMHC). of Ottawa and Rector of Christ Church “We are working to support the outreach Cathedral mission of St. Thomas and the diocese in The Rev. Mark Whittall, St. Albans developing 38 affordable and accessible Church, Ottawa apartments for seniors in our community,” Details about their nominations and says Janice Horton, chair of the Ellwood ministry experience are included in our House board of directors. feature on page 6. In recognition that the plans are not for Although it is still possible for other a separate building, but an extension of clergy to be nominated right up until the existing building the project has been the day of the election, only these five re-named The Ellwood House Extension. (nominated before the deadline of Jan. Archdeacon Valerie Kerr of the Diocese of Niagara brought stories The Ellwood House Board of Directors, 12) have received a list of questions about and tough questions to the Jan. 29 Bishop’s Clergy Day. The day, who will be managing the entire program their call and ministry from the episcopal whose theme was was “Truth, Reconciliation, and Indigenous on completion has taken an active role in its election committee: Ministry,” was attended by 60 priests of this diocese and guests. See story, page 8. development, supported by the diocese and 1. The Diocese, embracing urban and rural St. Thomas the Apostle parish. photo: Barb Gagné parishes and ministries, celebrates diver- The Ellwood board sees the project sity and strives to be meaningfully engaged as a further contribution to meeting the with the world God loves. How would you “emergency need” for affordable housing provide spiritual guidance and practical in Ottawa. It will also be a significant assistance to the lay and clerical leadership contribution to the diocese’s current goal of of our diocese as Bishop? creating 125 new affordable housing units 2. The Anglican Church has done a to mark its 125th anniversary next year. lot of work towards reconciliation with The Homelessness and Affordable Indigenous People. How would you further Housing Working Group (HAHWG) is in this work in the Diocese of Ottawa? the process of following up on feedback from 71 parishes that participated in 3. What do you consider to be the most Welcoming Homes —Diocesan Workshop significant challenge facing the Diocese of on Affordable Housing last May. Many Ottawa today, and how would you begin to parishes have signalled their interest in address it if you become Diocesan Bishop? Paddles used to celebrate the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity in supporting the diocese’s campaign in Continued on page 10 Chelsea, Quebec. See story, page 3. various ways. Page 2 • CROSSTALK • March 2020

BISHOP’S GREETING photo: Archdeacon Chris Dunn I am deeply honoured to have been “sent,” through the power of the Spirit, to serve this Diocese of Ottawa

I assume, as I look at the calendar, that this is likely my last the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, article for Crosstalk as your Diocesan Bishop – yikes, that is a and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring lot to absorb for me. My problem is that I am having such greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and difficulty figuring out how to manage my emotions about timid souls who know neither victory or defeat. leaving, how to leave, what to hope for, what to plan, and how to support the bishop who follows to the best of my ability, Bishop Andrew continues, without getting in the way of what is new and exciting. And … God is praying that labourers will go into the fields, most significantly, I am having great difficulty figuring out how for the harvest is great and the labours are few. Our to articulate all of this in written or oral form. So, I have been call is to step forward as leaders committed to a future wracking my brain thinking of the great men and women I Church engaged in the mission of God. … We in the have had the pleasure of meeting, learning from, or reading, to Episcopal [Anglican] Church must raise a loud shout and see if they might say anything helpful. Maybe somebody else respond to God’s prayer, affirming, “Our Church is alive! may have a way of saying what is clamoring around in my head And here I am Lord, send me.” The Rt. Rev. and heart that is clear and linear. John Chapman, To this end, I actually had some luck, and, stumbled upon I am deeply honoured to have been “sent,” through the a quote by Theodore Roosevelt which was cited in one of my power of the Spirit, to serve this Diocese of Ottawa. It has Bishop of Ottawa favourite books written by an Episcopal colleague, the Bishop been my privilege to pray with you, to preach to you, to stand of Texas, Bishop Andrew Doyle. in solidarity with you for those who have been disadvantaged Roosevelt writes (and my apology for the sexist language of from our unjust processes and systems, to lead you as your the day): bishop and chief pastor and most of all … to care for you It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out all and the wonderful clergy of our diocese. Thank you for how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds sharing your lives with me as your Bishop and with Catherine, could have done better. The credit belongs to the man and thank you for your care for us these past many years. who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust Catherine and I plan to retire in the diocese so expect to see and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who us in your pews from time to time. comes short again and again, because there is no effort May God bless you and may God bless the ministry of our without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive diocese. to do the deeds; who knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at Bishop John

STAFF NEWS Celebrating 20 years of preserving our treasures

Top - Brian Glenn and Spruce Riordan

Left - Dr. Glenn Lock- wood

Friends of the Anglican Diocese of Ottawa Archives surprised Glenn Lockwood with a gift to mark his 20th anniversary as Diocesan Archivist during their annual general meeting on Nov. 3. Lynn and Brian Glenn were joined by Spruce Riordon to present the Archivist with a plaque thanking him for finding and preserving ar- chival treasures. After thanking them, Lockwood quick- ly turned the group’s attention to Riordan, who had recently stepped down as chair, thanking him for more than 14 years of service to the Friends. March 2020 • CROSSTALK • Page 3

PARISH NEWS Up the creek with a paddle in Chelsea Celebrating the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity

the Council members When Istead was asked chimed in unison: “Which which of the words on the kind?” paddles was the most sig- Since Chelsea residents nificant for her for Christian are blessed with the Gatin- unity, she replied: “I think Photo: contributed eau River, Meech Lake and that the most important part the Kingsmere Lake as their of Christian Unity is hope. playground, in any given When each church puts our Demonstrating solidarity basement in the middle of hope in Jesus, we can keep winter one is likely to find our different identities while with the hungry paddle-board paddles, kayak still having the most impor- paddles, rowboat oars, rac- tant thing in common.” By Elizabeth Kent ing canoe paddles, dragon The liturgy for the ecu- A big thank you to all who walked, talked and donated at the boat paddles, racing scull menical service included the Walkathon on Sunday Oct. 6 to demonstrate once again com- oars, canoe paddles for lily- following introduction for munity support for the Centretown Emergency Food Centre on dipping, or any combination the “Prayers of the People”: the corner of Argyle and Bank. This annual community fund- thereof. We cannot face the storms of raiser helps the centre meet the demands of neighbours going When Istead arrived at life alone. A boat moves forward through a rough patch in their lives. This year’s event raised SMM for the ecumenical when all row together. In the face $21,000 for the centre. service, there was a pile of of difficulties we recognise the During registration at the back of Jean Pigott Hall, the day’s Photo: Barb Gagné paddles was waiting for her. need to pull together and to unite main event started with a concert given by the Aello Singers, She selected eight paddles our efforts. who practice at First Baptist church on the corner of Laurier By Marian McGrath and gave one to each of Given that at SMM, and Elgin. This talented, youthful choir is fairly new on the Ot- On Sunday, Jan. 19, the prayer leaders from the the people’s warden, tawa music scene. They have made their mark with an accapel- three churches in Chelsea, three churches. On each Barb Gagné, the head la selection of beautiful yet highly challenging music. Many of Que., St Mary Magdalene paddle was affixed one of of the altar guild, Renie the singers live in Centretown and so their contribution really Anglican Church (SMM), St. the following words: Reconci- Nielsen, the treasurer, added to the community feeling. Stephen’s Roman Catholic liation, I’Illumination, Hope, la Jake Blair, and the Synod The Walk-a-thon is put on by a subcommittee of the Parish, and Grace United Confiance, Strength, I’Hospitalité, representative, Marian Centretown Churches Social Action Committee, comprising 22 Church, came together at Conversion, Generosity. McGrath, are members of churches in the five wards of the city core. I am a member of SMM for lunch and an St. Matthews in the Glebe and chair the sub-committee. ecumenical service –in Several of the member churches try to assemble teams French and English – to of walkers whose pictures on church bulletin boards remind celebrate the “Week of church goers and visitors throughout the year of engagement Prayer for Christian Unity”. with the community food centre. The theme for this year’s The music making, the buzz around the registration area, Week of Prayer was “They and the picture taking came to an end when our handsome showed unusual kindness” highlander from St Patrick’s Basilica on Kent Street piped in (Acts 28:2) based on the the speakers for a few words of welcome and purpose. The perilous sea journey by councillor for Centretown, Catherine McKenney, shared her Apostle Paul, which ended in strong conviction regarding the importance of bringing more a shipwreck on the shores of affordable housing into the central core of the city as a signifi- the island of Malta, where cant step in reducing the necessity of a community service such the Maltese showed Paul and as the Centretown Emergency Food Centre. the other survivors “unusual The piper then led the walkers into Confederation Park for kindness.” The Rev. Cathy the start of a Sunday afternoon stroll around the parliamentary Davis, interim assisting priest Photo: Barb Gagné precinct which gave walkers an occasion to enjoy this year’s (SMM), Fr. Dan Kelly (St. spectacular autumnal colours on a glorious fall day. (L to R) Rev. Natalie Istead, Grace United Church; Stephen’s) and Rev. Natalie The catchment area for the Emergency Food Centre runs Sheilagh Murphy, St. Stephen’s; and the Rev. Cathy Istead (Grace United) jointly from Wellington Street to Billings Bridge, and from Lyon Street Davis, Interim Assisting Priest at SMM. planned the ecumenical in the west to Main Street, including Lees Avenue, in the east. service. Istead prepared Suzanne Gibeault, the the same dragon boat team, Please join us again next year on Sunday Oct. 4. Thank you for the “Prayers of the People” communications warden “The Dragonflies” at the your support! bearing in mind the image for St. Stephen’s, who was Cascades Club, and many of all Christians being in a prayer leader and had the other members of SMM the same boat and paddling paddle with “I’Illumination”, have been members of past in the same direction. She said: “I think it is wonderful dragon boat teams on the needed paddles or oars as that we can come together Gatineau River, Team SMM “props” for the Prayer Lead- once a year as part of knows how to pull together ers. the Chelsea Christian and paddle against the When Davis asked the community to share a time current. SMM Congregational of prayer and fellowship Council whether anyone as we join with Christians could bring paddles or oars worldwide in celebrating a See story on page 4... to the ecumenical service, week of our shared belief in Christ.” Page 4 • CROSSTALK • March 2020 Page 4 • CROSSTALK • February 2019 Worship conference coming to Ottawa STEWARDSHIP By Leigh Anne Williams the future of the Church communion relationship This summer, Anglicans and and the call of Christian with the Anglican Church of Lutherans will gather for the witness in the smorgasbord Canada, invited Anglicans triennial National Worship of desire-allurement and to join them. The first joint manipulation, individualism, conference took place in Conference, which will take Crosstalk place in Ottawa from July 13 and consumerism that occu- 2004. The most recent one Giving Our Thanksto 16. andpies the WesternPraise narrative.” was in Victoria, B.C. in A ministry of the The theme of this year’s Debbie Lou Ludolph, 2018. Anglican Diocese of dinator for the Anglican conference is “Subversive Dean of Chapel and director Pastor JoAnne Lam, theCrosstalk Ottawa Offering congregational The 2019 GTP workshopof the Kanatascalable Centre for for whatever local the Lutheran size co-chair, is Church of Canada, led the story,dates song, are: symbol: Worship and location your parish. It A ministry of the Anglican www.ottawa.anglican.ca resources for faithful, in an Age of Spectacle.” Worship and Global Song currently serving as the in- The Rt. 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By Leigh Anne Williams Photo Archdeacon Chris Dunn helping so many people in Diocesan stewardship officer our community, the most Jane Scanlon reported in the vulnerable people, young Jan. 26 meeting of Diocesan people, it’s a broad range Council that the Today people that it helps and 4 Tomorrow fundraising makes a difference in their campaign surpasses its goal lives. I’m very proud of it.” of raising $300,000 in 2019. Bishop John Chapman The campaign closed the congratulated Scanlon and year at $303,000, a 38% thanked her for her hard increase over 2018’s result of work throughout the year. $220,000. “A few years ago we hoped 1_POLLARD_OttawaAnglican_Ad_R1:1 2018-12-20 8:41 AM Page 1 The T4T campaign that Today 4 Tomorrow supports the Diocese’s five would become part of the community ministries— normal parlance in Anglican Centre 454, Cornerstone households in the Diocese of Make a Smart Investment, choose Pollard Housing for Women, St. Ottawa. It would be some- Luke’s Table, The Well, thing .. that we would just do Pollard offers great windows and and the Ottawa Pastoral and embrace, and it would doors of exceptional value. With 70 Jane Scanlon presented a Counselling Centre—as become a key resource as we years of Canadian manufacturing, T4T campaign update at well as the refugee ministry, develop further community you can trust Pollard for expert last October’s Synod. Centre 105, the All My ministries. And with the advice and professional installation. Relations Working Group, and communications via increase that you’ve accom- and the Youth Internship email and Crosstalk; a very plished in this last year, this Program. successful Breakfast of Hope looks like a very successful Scanlon noted that fundraiser with matching project. We weren’t crazy to C E L E B R A T I N G 70 Y E A R s the appeal has about 125 gift appeal and a first foray start it. You’ve proven that new donors, including 14 into crowdfunding on Giving it is a worthwhile revenue Get a quote, call Dan Gladstone: 613-979-9327 new monthly donors. She Tuesday. resource for us and that’s P O L L A R D W I N D O W S . C O M attributed the success to She thanked everyone on only due to the hard work various efforts, including the council for their support. you’ve put into this, Jane. the T4T newsletter; “It really does contribute to Congratulations!” increased social media

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Nominees for Election of the 10th Bishop of Ottawa Archdeacon Dr. Peter John Archdeacon Brian Kauk Archdeacon of Lanark-Arnprior, Area Parish of The following information about the Hobbs Director of Mission, Diocese of Ottawa Mississippi Lake nominees is drawn from the official Ordained deacon – May 27, 1992, Ottawa Ordained deacon – June 11, 1996, Ottawa nomination forms. As a part of the Ordained priest – Dec. 9, 1992, Ottawa Ordained priest – Dec. 8, 1996, Ottawa discernment process, all of the nominees were asked for written responses to several Ecclesiastical appointments Ecclesiastical Appointments questions, and their answers are posted in 2013-present: Director of Mission, Bishop’s Of- Oct.15, 2017: Incumbent, Area Parish of Missis- full on the diocesan website, and copies will fice. sippi Lake be available at the four regional meetings 2001-13: Incumbent, Christ Church Bells Cor- Sept. 10, 2017: Territorial Archdeacon, Lanark- listed in the story on page 1. ners, Nepean, Ont. Arnprior 1995-2001: Incumbent, Parish of Chelsea-Las- Aug. 15, 2016: Incumbent, St. James’, Carleton Photos: Contributed celles-Wakefield, West Quebec Place 1992-95: Assistant Curate, St. Matthias, Ottawa Feb. 1, 2008: Incumbent, St. Mark’s, Ottawa June 17, 2005: Regional Dean, Stormont Sessional and adjunct teaching experience Nov. 12, 2001: Incumbent, Parish of Winchester, 2014-present: Senior Lecturer, Virginia Chesterville, Crysler & South Mountain (now Par- Theological Seminary, Alexandria, VA ish of North Dundas) Jan. – June 2012: Acting director, Anglican Studies May 1, 1999: Assistant Curate, Christ Church Program, Saint Paul University, Ottawa Bells Corners 2006 – 2014: Sessional professor, Faculty of May 31, 1998: Incumbent, Parish of Clayton Theology, Saint Paul University, Ottawa June 15, 1996: Assistant Curate, St. John the Evangelist, Smith Falls (then priest-in-charge) Diocesan appointments and involvement 2013- present: Director of Mission What gifts would this nominee bring to the 2005- present: Episcopal Appointments Comm. office of Bishop? 2016-18: Monthly contributor, Crosstalk • A strong, kind, progressive and prophetic 2012-14: Chair, Embracing God’s Future Task Force disciple of Jesus Christ 2005-13: Archdeacon of Carleton • An experienced priest and community leader 2011-13: Chair, Case for Support Team, GIFT well-versed in the present challenges fac- 2011-13: Member, Leadership Team, GIFT ing our diocese in both its rural and urban 2008-13: Member, Financial Affairs Committee contexts 2005-07: Member Diocesan Stewardship Council • A missional thinker capable of working with 2006-07: Member Diocesan Executive others to discern the breadth of God’s mission 2005-06: Co-ord. Chair, Advocacy Justice Camp for the Church and the practical ‘next steps’ 2003-04: Member, Budget Review Task Force • A prayerful teacher, pastor and friend, well- 2001-04: Member, Episcopal Commission on the equipped to faithfully shepherd the people of Delivery of Ministry God • A person of character: integrity, humility, What gifts would this nominee bring to the forthright and consistency office of Bishop? • A Diocesan leader in changing times: Com- • Rooted in Anglican spirituality, justice munity Ministries Committee, Strategic Plan- • Able to minister to people of all ages and ning Task Force, Child Poverty Initiative backgrounds • Front-line experience enabling transitions such • Excellent priest, liturgist, preacher as amalgamations and Area Parishes • Collaborative leader focused on positioning • Practices an open, loving faith that is inclusive the Diocese for the future and respectful of all • Lifelong learner with breadth of education • Committed to developing new models of edu- Nominated by: cation and ministry (Clergy) The Rev. Canon Mary Ellen Berry, the • Engaging the greater community in the work Rev. Jonathon Kouri, the Rev. Cathy McCaig, the of the Church Rev. Stephen Silverthorne, the Rev. John Stopa; • Capacity to forge partnerships across Diocese (Lay) Anne Graham, Mary Holding, Zehaa and sectors Kwamena, Cora Nolan, Hilary Rathwell, Leonard Surges, Brenda Vroom Nominated by: (Clergy) The Rev. Kerri Brennan, the Rev. Canon John Bridges, the Rev. Caroline Ducros, the Rev. Carol Hotte, the Rev. Tim Kehoe, the Rev. Canon Stewart Murray, the Rev. Arran Thorpe, the Rev. Canon John Wilker-Blakley; (Lay) Ron Brophy, Mallory Green, Jim Lynes, Melanie Martin, Marian McGrath, Kathy Pearle, Mark Stalter March 2020 • CROSSTALK • Page 7

Archdeacon Kathryn Otley Dean Shane Parker The Rev. Mark Whittall Territorial Archdeacon, Carleton Deanery, and Dean of Ottawa and Rector of Christ Church Incumbent, St. Albans Church, Ottawa Incumbent of Christ Church Bells Corners Cathedral Ordained deacon – May 1, 2008, Ottawa Ordained deacon – June 13, 2006, Ottawa Ordained deacon – May 14, 1987 Ordained priest – Dec. 4, 2008, Ottawa Ordained priest: – Nov. 23, 2006, Ottawa Ordained priest – Dec. 8, 1987 Ecclesiastical Appointments Ecclesiastical Appointments Ecclesiastical Appointments July 2011-present: Incumbent, St. Albans, Ottawa Nov. 2018-present: Territorial Archdeacon, Car- 1999- present: Dean of Ottawa and Rector of Aug. 2008 – June 2011: Incumbent, Parish of leton Deanery Christ Church Cathedral Huntley Nov. 2013- present: Incumbent, Christ Church 2002-10: Professor (part-time) Pastoral Theology 2013, 2016, 2019: General Synod Delegate Bells Corners (program size parish, suburban) Program, Saint Paul University 2010-12: Chair, Community Ministries July 2008-Oct. 2013: Incumbent, Fitzroy Harbour 1995-99: Executive Archdeacon and Executive Development Committee, Diocesan Council (rural, multi-point parish) Assistant to the Bishop of Ottawa June 2006-June 2008: Associate Curate and Priest- 1994-95: Archdeacon of Western Quebec What gifts would this Nominee bring to the in-Charge, St. John the Evangelist, Somerset West 1990-95: Incumbent, Parish of Chelsea-Lascelles- office of Bishop? (inner city parish) Wakefield • Clear-sighted vision for the future of the 2009-present: Ecclesiastical Province of Ontario: 1987-90: Assistant Curate, Parish of Trinity diocese Provincial Council Clergy Representative Cornwall • Committed to social justice and an inclusive 2011-present: Co-ordinator Ottawa Diocese Sum- church mer Internship Program and Curate Supervisor What gifts would this nominee bring to the • Makes the Gospel relevant in the community’s 2011-13: Regional Dean, Deanery of Arnprior office of Bishop? life 2013-present: Homelessness and Affordable Hous- • Experience balancing the depth, breadth, • Sensitive to the ministry needs of different ing Working Group responsibility of high stress leadership localities 2016, 2019: Member, Diocesan Budget Review • Respects and loves the rural and urban people • Innovative, builds multicultural, multigenera- Committee and landscapes of our diocese tional communities 2017-19: Member, All My Relations Committee • Compassionate, creative, innovative, good • Engages young people, empowers everyone (Response to Truth and Reconciliation Commis- humoured, able to ask for help for ministry sion) • Has been transformed, grounded and guided • Good listener, compassionate, supports staff 2010-12: Diocesan Council Member by life’s challenges and upheld by the Grace and volunteers 2008 -10: Member, Diocesan Governance Re- of God • Proven experience leading organizations structuring Task Force • Able to enter quickly into the work currently through change 2006-12: Sessional Lecturer (2009) and Field being done, make hard decisions, bring heal- Supervisor for St. Paul’s University Master of ing Nominated by: Pastoral Theology • Strong academic background and practical (Clergy) The Rev. Jonathan Askwith, the Rev. experience in theology, sociology, mediation William Byers, the Rev. Susan Clifford, the Rev. What gifts would this nominee bring to the and reconciliation George Kwari, the Rev. Colin McFarland; office of Bishop? • Well-connected with government, inter-faith, (Lay) Janet Allingham, Genevieve Bacis, Ron • Leadership skills: promotes a shared vision, is not-for-profit, and Indigenous partners Chaplin, Anna Gow, Mach Luala, Maelys adaptive, accountable, leads by example • Highly respected and consulted in national McArdle, Hugh Nouyen, Myrna Rootham, • Deep spiritual practice rooted in Anglican and international church circles Robyn Sulkko, Gillian Wallace identity • Identifies and empowers leaders (lay and Nominated by: clergy) (Clergy) The Rev. Canon Beth Bretzlaff, Arch- • Strong preacher, teacher, facilitator and men- deacon Peter Crosby, the Rev. Ken Davis, the Rev. tor Deacon Elizabeth December-Lovell, the Rev. Dr. • Fosters collaborative partnerships (internal Mary-Cate Garden, the Rev. Canon Linda Hill, and external stakeholders) the Rev. Eric Morin, the Rev. Monique Stone; • Imaginative, embraces new ideas (Lay) Arlene Armstrong, Lynn Burritt, Robert • Manages conflict confidently Cross, Tom Gardiner, William Passmore, Canon • Listens, consults and makes decisions Monica Patten, Shawn Scromeda • Strong pastoral care skills • Dedicated to the mission of the church

Nominated by: (Clergy) The Rev. Ryan Boivin, the Rev. Allan Budzin, the Rev. Tamara Connors, the Rev. Mike Gibbons, the Rev. Canon Hilary Murray, the Rev. Rhonda Waters; (Lay) Marni Crossley, Thomas Jones, Colleen Mayo-Pankhurst, Mary McNeill, Alison Sutherland, Gloria Wilson Page 8 • CROSSTALK • March 2020

Photo Archdeacon Chris Dunn Keynote speaker Valerie Kerr poses tough questions at January Clergy Day

By Leigh Anne Williams ing our children taken from On Jan. 29, clergy from us. She recounted learn- across the diocese gathered ing about something called for a Bishop’s Clergy Day on The Moccasin Project at a the theme of “Truth, Rec- conference she attended last onciliation, and Indigenous year. The project is respond- Ministry.” ing to shockingly high rates Keynote speaker Arch- of child apprehension across deacon Valerie Kerr offered Canada, particularly in the her listeners a challenging West; many babies are taken mix of truth-telling, story away at birth from the hos- and tough questions, draw- pital. Volunteers make and ing on her multiple per- present Indigenous children The Church spectives as an Indigenous removed from their families Archdeacon Valerie Kerr may have to wait for an Kerr recounted how an elder woman, mother, widow, with a pair of moccasins to official in the federal govern- once said to somebody from grandmother, great-grand- remind them of their culture in the treaties, and land was ment to decide whether to the church, ‘You promised to mother and Anglican priest and communities. “We know one of them. She used her spend the money to fly them bring us Jesus Christ, instead in the diocese of Niagara, that because those children own reserve of Tyendinaga, south for care, she said you brought the church.” named by Bishop Michael didn’t get the opportunity to near Belleville, Ont., as an And it’s a church that has Bird as Archdeacon for learn from their communi- example of how those prom- Education done a lot of damage, she Truth, Reconciliation, and ties, from their grandmoth- ises were kept. “The land “Can you tell me why our said. So why is she, an Indigenous Ministry. ers, how to care for those that our reserve is on came children get at least 35% Indigenous woman, working Kerr structured her pre- babies, but … I think it to be known as the Moha- less funding for education for the church?” she asked sentation around a grumbled would be more beneficial to wak Tract….approximately than non-Indigenous chil- rhetorically. question too-often overheard have some parenting classes. 92,700 acres on the Bay dren? Did your children “I have a little bit of a in Canada0: “Why don’t But no, they take the babies of Quinte. You know how have to leave home to go to different story. My family they just get over it?” (with at birth.” much we have now? 18,000 high school?” Kerr asked. was very dysfunctional, a lot they being Indigenous people, acres….What happened It’s hard even letting them of abuse, a lot of alcohol- and it being injustices such Treaties to all that acreage?” They go off to university, she ism, emotional, physical, as residential schools). Kerr’s Kerr touched on the subject needed land for settlers, so said, but she explained that spiritual, sexual abuse.” But short answer was “because it of treaties, acknowledging they just took the land. They many Indigenous com- when Kerr was seven, her is still happening.” Then she that they are a huge topic. took it back.” munities don’t have a high family moved off the reserve walked the clergy through Indigenous people under- “One of the things we school. “So, if we want our and into the city. “I was very a survey of the impacts of stood treaties to be “agree- were promised was that children to have education fortunate because I found Canada’s colonialist history ments of peace and friend- we would be looked after,” beyond public school, we a safe place in the church.” that Indigenous peoples have ship and ways to talk about which, in a contemporary have to send them to larger Her family have been mem- and still do endure. how we were going to share context, clearly ought to centres. It’s very difficult. the land and all its resources. include health care, she said. You know what happens bers of St. Thomas in Bel- leville for more than 60 years Residential schools And then you get the other And yet, Kerr referred to a to many of our children in now. “Slowly, the alcoholism “How do you get over side of the story,” she said. case in which it took so long larger centres, after coming slowed down, and the abuse people taking things away ‘You like shiny beads…?’ for a man from a community from remote communities?” stopped. It took a long time. from you, most importantly The whole concept of in the North to be flown out She recommended reading That doesn’t mean that after your children?” she asked. owning the land didn’t for care in the South that Tanya Talaga’s book Seven that life was all rosy, but it “Right now, in foster care, make sense to Indigenous he died on the way. Unlike Fallen Feathers, which tells the was life,” she said. “Having there are more Indigenous peoples, she explained. “We other Canadians, Indigenous stories of seven youth who that experience of a safe children than attended resi- were here to look after our people, particularly those went to Thunder Bay for place encouraged me to try dential schools. We estimate mother, the Earth.” Never- that live in the North, can’t high school. “Those children to recreate that safe space 180,000. … We are still hav- theless, promises were made just go to a doctor. They died in Thunder Bay.” for others. If it could happen for me, perhaps I could help Kayla Spagnoli (pictured left), Indigenous provincial anti-human trafficking liaison at others have that same expe- Minwaashin Lodge, told the clergy about the lodge’s work to help women who are at risk of rience, so I’ve spent the rest exploitation in the Ottawa region. of my life trying to do that.” Spagnoli said that people tend to think of human trafficking as it is presented in Hol- Still here lywood movies with suburban girls being kidnapped and trafficked by international rings of Reading about how the ways organized crime. But in most cases, she said, people are being trafficked by someone they the Canadian government know—a boyfriend, a friend of a friend, and the vast majority are trafficked within Canada. tried to eliminate “the In- She added that preventative work, caring for people who are vulnerable, is a more effective dian problem” makes Kerr’s way to combat trafficking than the dramatic rescues. stomach turn, Kerr said. Spagnoli runs two weekly drop-in programs at St. Margaret’s Church in the Vanier area. But, “try as you may, we’re “I couldn’t do this work without being able to have the keys to that parish, so I am very lucky, still here. And not only are and Minwaashin wants to strengthen our relationship with that parish,” she said. we still here, we are growing. She suggested there are lots of ways for parishes and groups to help, such as donating and we are becoming more space for programs, raising money for local programs, donating clothes and toiletries to orga- educated, and in turn hope- nizations like Minwaashin, and through advocacy. fully, helping others become more educated about us.” March 2020 • CROSSTALK • Page 9

Building new relationships Scenes from the Following Archdeacon Valerie Kerr’s keynote Clergy Day address, the Rev. Arran Thorpe of Trinity An- glican Church in Old Ottawa South described his parish’s experience taking a step on a path toward reconciliation. With a grant from the diocesan All My Relations Working Group, the parishioners at Trinity hired a Métis artist to paint a mural on a side of their church. “It has an image of a ra- ven and a turtle and there’s braided sweetgrass that goes through the whole mural. And there’s an image of Heather Archibald, a missing or murdered Indigenous woman,” he said. “Now we’ve had a visible witness to our community in Old Ottawa South for the past two years, and the conversations that have caused listening to happen have been amaz- ing,” he said. “The thing that undid me the most is when meek Michelle, at the unveiling of our mural, took the keys to the church out of her pocket and said, ‘If my grandmother could see me now.’” She said she experienced so much healing by painting graffiti, spray paint on a church. Kerr thanked Thorpe. “It’s good for us to hear those good stories, and there’s a lot of good stories out there,” she said. “For me, it Clockwise from top left— the Rev. Monique Stone; is about relationship. And you worked on a smudging kit; elder Larry Langlois; All My Relations relationship and that’s how to approach Indig- coordinators with speakers l-r Margaret Lemaire, enous people. It’s not about “We know what Archdeacon Valerie Kerr, Irene Barbeau, Kayla Spagnoli, you need, so we’re going to do this for you. It’s Debbie Grisdale; the Rev. Nash Smith; the Rev. Colin about asking ‘What do you need? Or do you McFarland; (centre) the Rev. Tamara Connors. need anything from us?’ Start those conversa- tions.” Photos Leigh Anne Williams Kerr added that there are lots of ways for people and parishes to engage. She has been involved with the Primate’s World Relief and Development Fund’s water project on the Pikangikum First Nation in northern Ontario. It began with a conversation in which organiz- ers asked people in the community if there was something they could do for them. They asked for water and a school, Kerr said. In the first year, 10 homes were equipped with running water. It may not sound like much, she said, but the benefits to the com- munity were greater because they had people from the community, who they trained while they were outfitting those first 10 houses with water. They were then employed on the next 10 houses. They also started a lumber mill and now they have an elder teaching the youth, so things can snowball and you never know where they’ll go.” Right now, we’re looking at providing a wa- ter truck for a community, said Kerr. Page 10 • CROSSTALK • March 2020

Nominees announced Dates and locations for are your God-given gifts Continued from page 1 the four regional meetings and how do you see them ex- are: ercised through the ministry of the Bishop of Ottawa?” 4. What are your God given Mon., Mar. 2 (7 p.m.- 9:30 Then there will be an op- gifts and how do you see p.m.) at Trinity Anglican portunity for those in the au- them exercised? Who is Church, Cornwall, 105 dience to ask the nominees Christ for you? How would Second Street West Corn- questions to further clarify you encourage and equip wall, Ont. K6J 1G4 (Nearby or explain their written or the saints to embrace a living deanery: Stormont) verbal response to the ques- Anglican tradition in Word, Tues., Mar. 3 (7 p.m. - tions. Following that, there liturgy and sacrament? 9:30 p.m.) at Church of the Epiphany, Gloucester, 1290 will be an informal time over Notre communauté chrétienne 5. The Bishop of Ottawa is a refreshments for the public highly public position. How Ogilvie Road Gloucester, vous accueillera avec grand plaisir! Ont. K1J 1H5. (Nearby to meet with the nominees, would you communicate ending at 9:30 p.m. sharp. with the public regarding the deaneries: Christ Church Cathedral, Ottawa Centre, The meetings are open to diverse issues with which we all, but the election commit- Grâce à une subvention du diocèse anglican d’Ottawa are struggling today? Ottawa East. Ottawa West, et du groupe All My Relations, la communauté West Quebec) tee asks that priority be given 6. Tell us about a time when to Synod delegates. chrétienne St-Bernard-de-Clairvaux organise Wed., Mar. 4 (7 p.m. - 9:30 things went right and a time Please note a change in l’exercice des couvertures (blanket exercise) qui sera p.m.) at St. Paul’s Anglican when things went wrong. the times for the meetings. animé par Kairos Canada (Ottawa) et un ancien de Church, Kanata, 20 Young How did you grow from They will now begin 30 min- la communauté autochtone. L’activité aura lieu en Road Kanata, Ont. K2L these experiences? utes sooner than originally français et est gratuite pour les participants. Thé, café 1W1. (Nearby deaneries: announced, moving from et rafraîchissements seront disponibles. The nominees’ written Arnprior, Carleton Lanark, 7:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. responses are posted on the Ottawa Centre, Ottawa Les participants marchent sur des couvertures A live-feed from each of diocesan website, and print- East, Ottawa West, West représentant les territoires et jouent les rôles des the meetings will be posted ed copies will be available at Quebec) Premières Nations, des Inuits et, plus tard, des Métis. on the diocesan website for Les personnes qui animent l’activité assument le rôle regional meetings described Thurs., Mar. 5 (7 p.m. - below. those who can not attend in des explorateurs et colons européens. 9:30 p.m) at Holy Trinity person. In his February Crosstalk Anglican Church, Pembroke, Au moyen de cette activité, les participants pourront column, Bishop John Chap- 68 Renfrew Street, Pem- The Election explorer ce que signifie la relation ‘de nation-à-nation’ man encouraged everyone broke, Ont., K8A 5R6 The Episcopal Election will qui existait entre les peuples autochtones et non- in the diocese to get involved (Nearby deaneries: Arnprior, take place at Christ Church autochtones au Canada, comment cette relation a été in the discernment process Pembroke) Cathedral on Sat. Mar. 14, endommagée au fil des années et comment on peut of the election. Although 2020. travailler ensemble vers la réconciliation. voting is limited to the According to informa- Registration will take members of the most recent tion from the Diocese, the place from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. Diocesan Synod held in purpose of the meetings is All are invited to the open- Quand: le dimanche 8 mars 2020, de 12:30 à 15:30 October 2019 and a limited to introduce the nominees ing Eucharist service at 9 number of retired clergy, all to the Diocesan family. Each Endroit: Église St-Alban, 454, av. King Edward (entrée a.m., with Archbishop Anne parishioners are invited to meeting will be structured in sur Daly), Ottawa Germond as the celebrant. meet the nominees at any of the same way. First, a formal Following the service, the Inscription /information: four regional meetings being component will include the election proceedings, limited Hélène Goulet, [email protected], 613 728-1242 held across the diocese and introduction of nominees to Synod delegates, will be- to discuss their ideas and and an opportunity for all gin and voting will continue questions with their Synod the nominees to respond to until a new bishop is chosen. representatives. the same question: “What

ATTENTION: BISHOP’S GALA SUPPORTERS 38th Annual Bishop’s Gala is rescheduled SAVE-THE-DATE: THURS., DECEMBER 3, 2020

In light of several exciting and important events this spring, the 38th annual Bishop’s Gala has been rescheduled from May 21, 2020 to December 3, 2020. This is in part due to the increased workload of Synod Office staff involved with the upcoming Electoral Synod, Bishop Chapman’s retirement, and the subsequent Consecration of our new Bishop. Not to mention, we will not have a Sitting Bishop until May 31. We apologize for any inconvenience and look forward to welcoming you on December 3 to celebrate our next Bishop.

For more information on the Bishop’s Gala or the Bishop’s Fund, please contact Heidi Pizzuto, Executive Assistant to the Bishop, at 613-233-7741 or heidi-pizzuto@ottawa. anglican.ca.

If you are interested in becoming a Corporate Sponsor or donating to our fabulous Silent Auction, contact Heidi Fawcett, Diocesan Conference & Events Coordinator, at 613-232-7124 x222 or [email protected]. March 2020 • CROSSTALK • Page 11

In memoriam DATE D THE Fred Neal HOL Former Archivist Anglican Diocese of Ottawa

May 2, 2020 By Glenn J Lockwood Fred Neal 9:30 am – 3:00 pm in 2002, Frederick Jefferson Neal, Christ Church Bell’s Corners, 3861 Old Richmond Rd., Nepean of Rosseau, Ontario, died at a Parish peacefully on Jan. 10, 2020. Council Learn to find and apply for grants from local, provincial and national foundations as well as meeting, All government agencies. Sponsored by the Anglican Diocese of Ottawa and the Eastern Synod From 1990-1998, he served of the Evangelical Lutheran Church at no cost to participants. Saints Sandy as Diocesan Archivist. The workshop leader is Jody Orr. Jody brings a wealth of experienced including six years as Fred was husband to Hill. the CEO of a major United Way. She opened her own consulting firm, The Chrysalis Group, with a business partner in 1996. She has been consulting to the nonprofit sector for 23 years Sarah (née Ditchburn), and with a number of specialties, including grant research, writing and resource development. father to Darcy (Sylvain), Check in and coffee are from 9:30 – 10:00 am. The program begins promptly at 10 am and David (Sarah), and John includes a light lunch.

(Nadine), and is affection- Workshop topics include: ately remembered by grand- Photo Jane Waterston • Government and foundation grants your congregation may be eligible for • Grants and resources available from the Eastern Synod, ELFEC and the Anglican Church children Myriam, Symeon, • Understanding funder expectations (pre and post grant) Emily, Rachel, Oliver, So- In 1987, Fred began a diligence in responding to • How to develop effective grant proposals phie, Caroline and Audrey second career as associate research inquiries, his work Who should attend: archivist at the Anglican in promoting the archives Priests, Council Members, Treasurers, Finance and Stewardship Committee and all who are and great-grandchildren interested in generating revenue for their congregation and programs. Joshua, Samuel and Julia. Diocese of Ottawa, work- in exhibits, brochures and To register now, please send an e-mail to [email protected], including Fred’s sister Rowena and his ing closely with Jack Francis. articles, his work as Registrar the number of people registering and any dietary or special needs. Registration is limited daughter Darcy both passed In 1990, he was appointed in issuing hundreds upon to 35 people. away in 2019. archivist and registrar, a po- hundreds of certificates, Fred was born in Water- sition he held until 1998. He his training of successor town, New York on Oct. 12, continued to carry a heavy archivists, and his devotion 1928, the son of the Rev. workload as an archivist to helping edit two major Dr. Frederick Jefferson Neal until he retired to Rosseau historical publications on the and Elsie May Field. His in 2003. Even then, Fred history of the Diocese. father was born in England worked to have the holdings In recent years, during in 1886 and baptized as of the Diocese of Algoma countless summers cottaging Frederick John Neal in the transferred from Laurentian at Lake Rosseau, sailing and Church of England parish University to a diocesan playing tennis by day, Fred of Saint Andrew in Holborn facility in Sault Ste Marie. spent evenings and rainy (London). As an adult, he Researchers visiting the days by the fire, reading, served as a schoolmaster Diocesan Archives during challenging his mind with and Methodist minister in Fred’s years there were large jigsaw puzzles or play- Nova Scotia, arriving from unanimous in their gratitude ing bridge, excelling at both England in December 1914, for his exhaustive research. well into his later years. before moving to the States With some 500 parish regis- A lover of family gather- where he served in the ters already in the archives, ings, what often stood out Congregational Church in in addition to those out in was not the stories he would various states. parishes, Fred identified the share, but the profound Fred was raised in the need for a computerized interest he had in the stories eastern U.S. and Atlantic index to help with name of others. His laughter and Canada. He graduated from searches. He enlisted Fred smile were often contagious Mount Allison University Meacoe to build a database and there was always a twin- and served in the Korean that allowed archivists and kle in his eye when meeting War. Upon returning to volunteers to keep indexing someone new. Canada, he pursued histori- more and more volumes. He was an outstanding cal research at the Universi- Instead of the wild goose greeter at his Ottawa home ty of New Brunswick before chases of the past, research- parish in Sandy Hill and training as a teacher. After ers could quickly determine elsewhere. marrying Sarah in 1955, he whether the person they A funeral service will be settled in Ottawa where he were seeking was in the par- held in the summer of 2020. taught high school for 30 ish registers of the Diocese In lieu of flowers, contribu- years. or not. All the while, he kept tions may be made to the Fred was known for ser- organizing parish collections, Church of the Redeemer vice to others, exemplified and oversaw the creation (c/o P.O. Box 221, Rosseau, by his years teaching in Af- of the Wilfred H. Bradley Ontario P0C 1J0). rica, his work with the Stu- Reference Library. - with notes from Jane Waterston dent Christian Movement In testimony to Fred’s at UNB, involvement in work, on Nov. 12, 2002, the Royal Commonwealth Bishop Peter R. Coffin Society through which he declared Fred Neal Archivist co-founded the Student Emeritus of the Diocese. Commonwealth Conferenc- The bishop paid tribute to es, and Lay Reading at the Fred’s work promoting the Church of the Redeemer in network of Anglican ar- Rosseau. chivists across Canada, his Page 12 • CROSSTALK • March 2020

STEWARDSHIP Saying “thank you!”

BY JANE SCANLON Expressing gratitude is so important. We have a great role model for saying “thank you” in Saint Paul the Apostle who regularly used his letters to thank God for his fellow believers and for their gifts; Ro- mans, Philippians, Colossians 1, Thessalonians, Cor- inthians and Philemon all contain strong statements of thanks. Following Paul’s lead we can begin by thanking God for the ways people in our congrega- tions have lived out their faith and shared their gifts. (L to R) United Church ministers Rev. Cindy Casey and Rev. David Jane Scanlon is Steward- When people are thanked for their faithfulness, gen- Sherwin listen to guest preacher Rev. Grant Dillenbeck at a Week of ship Development Officer erosity and for sharing their expertise, they will know Prayer for Christian Unity service at Kanata United Church. Laurel for the Ottawa Diocese that they are appreciated, valuable and needed. Here O’Connor, director of music at St. John’s Anglican Church, collaborat- jane-scanlon@ottawa. are some ideas for saying “thank you!” ed on the music for the service. Photo: contributed anglican.ca

• Include a petition each week in the prayers to thank God for the specific lives and work of one or two people in your congregation. • Each month identify and thank people who provide leadership. • Practice random acts of thanksgiving by identifying people on your parish list and sending them thank you notes for their thoughtfulness to others, contribu- tions in the community, special achievements or for any other reason you can think of. • Send personal hand-written thank you letters. • Identify people in your congregation who have the gift of thanksgiving. Give them a pile of thank-you notes, envelopes and stamps, and encourage them to use them up and come back for more. • When large congregation-wide projects are completed say thanks to everyone and describe what has been accomplished. • Be prompt in saying thank you for gifts received – both financial and non- financial. Immediate thanksgiving expresses strong appreciation. • Send thank you letters to people who do not give financially. • Publish expressions of thanks in your newsletter, Sunday bulletin, or post notes of thanks on your bulletin board. • Organize a thank you trip to a ministry that your congregation supports. This gives people an opportunity to see the good work that is being done through the congregation’s volunteer and financial support. • Say thanks for every gift that is received whether it is through your pledge ap- peal, or at other times of the year. • Remember to thank all of your volunteers. There are many other ways to say thanks. Saying thank you creates a positive culture of thanksgiving in your congregation. At the beginning of each year your leadership could plan how thanks will be given and who will be the thanks-givers. Building up a culture of thanksgiving will result in an atmosphere where people feel comfortable and natural expressing their thanks to God and to each other. As Saint Paul said in 1 Corinthians 3:5-9, “What is Apollos, really? Or what is Paul? Servants through whom you came to believe, and each of us in the ministry the Lord gave us. I planted, Apollos watered, but God caused it to grow. So neither the one who plants counts for anything, nor the one who waters, but God who causes the growth. The one who plants and the one who waters are united, but each will receive his reward according to his work. We are coworkers belonging to God. You Are God’s field, God’s building (1 Corinthians 3:5-9).”

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YOUTH MINISTRY YIP makes a positive impact Photo: contributed Photo Archdeacon Chris Dunn Photo Archdeacon Chris Dunn rently attends St. Helen’s Anglican Church in Orleans and comes from a family of seven. She is the oldest of five children.

Here’s what some of our interns are saying about YIP’s impact in their lives:

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Gabby is the YIP intern for Extendicare Starwood. She was an intern for both PWRDF and The Angli- Donna Rourke is Youth can Diocese of Ottawa in Internship Program (YIP) the previous YIP year. She Coordinator is passionate about taking care of the environment and BY DONNA ROURKE about taking care of others The Youth Internship Pro- in need. Gabby is planning Alexander residents in long-term care gram (YIP) started 2020 with to attend Algonquin College I was interested in applying facilities. a leadership session called in September to take the Sarah for another chance at being Another great aspect SafeTALK; suicide alertness Nursing Unit Clerk program Becoming an intern with an intern with YIP and chal- of YIP is the Faith Forma- for everyone. This 3.5-hour and hopefully find employ- the All My Relations Work- lenged Donna to challenge tions sessions. We get to talk workshop teaches those ment through her internship ing Group has granted me me. Anyone who knows about our faith and real who attend to be alert for with Extendicare. She is also the opportunity to learn Donna would know that she issues which isn’t commonly warning signs indicating risk an artist, dancer, animal about Indigenous peoples. would make whatever I was done nowadays. The com- of suicide. The workshop lover, and a regular babysit- Through AMR, I discovered interested in, actually hap- munity building aspect of emphasizes the importance ter of two toddlers. KAIROS’ 10th annual Cov- pen! I told her I wanted to YIP is also great. We feel of recognizing the signs, enant Chain Link X event learn and do Pastoral Care like a real community, each communicating with the Photo: Contributed in October. The theme was as I believe that will directly of us bringing different person at risk, and getting the revitalization of Indig- benefit my future career as a views, ideas and skills. Being help or resources for the enous languages. Personally, chaplain for the military and together gives everyone a person at risk. We were very I learned about how im- would be something I could better understanding of their lucky to have one of our YIP portant it is to remind your pour my heart into. faith and the community mentors offer the funding for family that you love them. Donna registered me for that dwells within that faith. this session. Since I was young, I never the 10-week Ottawa Pastoral YIP is one of the best Two days later, the Rev. got into the habit of telling Care Training Program. I things that I have done in my Geoff Chapman led an my parents I loved them. completed it and received life. I am grateful to every- amazing Faith Formation Since attending Covenant my certificate at the end of one I have met through YIP session on the Cosmology of Chain Link, I have slowly November. I have now done and especially Donna, who is the Old and New Testament; begun to tell the people some work with the Rev. a constant source of support always an intern favorite! around me that I love and Stephen Silverthorne and in my life and throughout all Donna at one of the Ot- of this. The opportunity for Let me introduce you to Michelle is a YIP intern appreciate them. I learned a tawa L’Arche communities. growth in our YIP commu- two more of our interns. for the Boys and Girls Club new Anishinaabemowin word of Ottawa; she hopes to that day that I plan to adopt: I hope to continue visiting in nity is immense and partici- attend Algonquin College gizahgin, means “I love you,” the L’Arche communities as pating is helping me attain in September. She cur- or “you open me.” well as begin visiting some my future careers and my growth as a person.

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REFLECTIONS Light and Darkness in Lent

By the Rev. Canon Stewart The examination of our Murray conscience and reflecting on our call to be a light to others in the world, is not an “Lord now lettest thou exercise in self recrimination thy Servant depart in or seeking to find fault with peace… A light to lighten ourselves, but rather as the the gentiles and the glory saying attributed to Plato of thy people Israel.” states “an unexamined life, These stirring words of is not worth living.” Such a the prophet Simeon when time of honest reflection can Fresh ideas for Lenten practices Jesus was brought to the lead to a deeper engagement temple on the Feast of the with others and with Christ. Building community during Lent Presentation on Feb. 2, are It is only when we real- Lent is traditionally a time of Prayer, Almsgiving and Fast- known as the Nunc Dimit- ize our need of His Grace ing. The parish of which I am a member has carried out tis (BCP p. 22/BAS p.90). and help that we can open the following suggestion on several occasions to encourage This passage continues the Photo Art Babych ourselves to His healing pres- every member of the congregation to make Lent a special use of the image of light ence. time of prayer, as well as to build Christian community Canon Stewart Murray is shining in the darkness that But reflection must lead within the parish. Incumbent at St. Barnabas, is the central theme of the to action as well. It is easy to During the week of the first Sunday of Lent each per- Ottawa Epiphany season especially resolve to love our neighbour son, including children, who enters the worship space for a in the readings from Isaiah as ourselves, or to be more worship service is asked to legibly print or write their name “..those who lived in a land patient with ourselves and on a small slip of paper and place it in a basket. Depend- of deep darkness – on them times I have been a stum- others, while it is another ing on the layout of worship space this may require some light has shined.” It speaks bling block to others, that thing altogether to actually volunteers to greet each person as they enter. The basket to our mission as the people in those times the light of do so. We must seek oppor- with the names in it is brought forward at the Offering and of God, who are called to Christ has not shone through tunities to reach out to those prayed over at the altar. be a light of hope, mercy, me to them. whom we know we have hurt At the completion of the service, as each person leaves, or forgiveness and healing in In parish ministry one and seek to be reconciled. at some other time in the service, each person, including our often-dark world. often meets people who have We can resolve to listen with the children, takes, or is given, one of the slips of paper The question of what it left a parish or have fallen our hearts to those whom with a name on it. If the name on the slip is their own it is means to be a light in our away from the walk of faith we meet in the round of returned to the basket replaced with another one. world today, is one that because of some deep hurt our daily activities and then Every person with a slip of paper with a name on it is can help us on our Lenten caused by their experience consciously try to do so. asked to pray each day during Lent for the person whose journey. The easy answer to with other Christians. Per- What we resolve to do name they have drawn. Additionally, they are encouraged the question is to speak of haps they were troubled by will depend on the results of to contact the person for whom they are praying and let our witness as parish com- some event in their life and our time of self examina- them know that they are being prayed for. If they don’t munities and as a Diocese, found not help or hope, but tion; what is important is to know who the person is, they are asked to try to identify of our commitment to social judgement or indifference. I be intentional in our jour- and meet the person and tell them that they are being justice, our desire to be an know in my journey I have ney to be light in the world prayed for. inclusive place of welcome been a source of hurt to oth- for those who dwell in the This suggestion encourages people to make Lent a time and a place where all can ers; I have let my frustration shadows. of prayer, as well as help build a sense of Christian com- belong. The hard part of and anger cloud and hinder munity within the parish. — Paul Dumbrille the question is how do we the light of Christ in my life. O Holy Spirit come in Thy as individuals share the Part of the Lenten journey is mercy; light of Christ? It involves to examine our own con- Spending fast enlighten my mind and acknowledging how at times science and to confess how strengthen my will Think about what you usually spend your money on. Do our faults hinder the light of we have been not a light you buy too many clothes? Spend too much on dinner out? that I may know my sins, Christ from touching others but a shadow in the lives of humbly confess them, Pick one type of expenditure that you’ll “fast” from during in our world. I know that at others. Lent, and then give the money you would usually spend to and sincerely amend my life. a local charity. (Bustedhalo.com)

Take something on How about 40 days of letter writing, 40 acts of kindness, 40 phone calls to the important people in your life. 2020 Request for Proposals (Bustedhalo.com) to address the

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The sound of silence Try intentional silence. Shut off cell phones, social media, television, radio. Go on a nature walk or seek out other quiet places. (Ascensionpress.com) March 2020 • CROSSTALK • Page 15

DIOCESAN ARCHIVES

By Glenn J Lockwood general success, commercial activity and civic spirit not Prime Ministers’ Ottawa East Deanery only resulted in his being Row knighted by Queen Victo- All Saints, Sandy Hill ria. He was also appointed In 1898, Sir Henry New- Diocesan Archives 51 O17 2 the first chairman of the ell Bate purchased land to Ottawa Improvement Com- build a large new church in mission (today’s National the east end of Sandy Hill Capital Commission) by in what was then Ottawa’s Prime Minister Sir Wilfrid most prestigious residential Laurier the same year that district. Negotiations with he began building All Saints Archbishop Charles Hamil- Church. ton bogged down over Bate All Saints was a few insisting on the new house of doors from Bate’s home at worship being regarded as 216 Chapel Street. It was “private.” On 23 June 1898 also across Theodore Street H.N. Bate & Sons expressed (later Laurier Avenue East) “the greatest regret that we from the mansion where Sir feel obliged to drop the ques- Wilfrid and Lady Laurier tion of building a Church.” resided. Did Bate’s plans for Dean John Strutt Lauder building a church that set stepped into the breach to a new standard in church sort out the impasse and Sir architecture in the Diocese Henry went on to bear most contribute to Laurier select- of the cost of constructing ing him to improve the ap- and furnishing the ample pearance of the capital? A and highly sophisticated All scant generation later Bate Saints Church, Ottawa. Sir Memorial Hall was built on Henry laid the first stone for the north side of All Saints the church on 2 April 1899 Church, and opened its and the official cornerstone doors on 1 November 1934. was laid by Archbishop Less than three years later, Charles Hamilton on 7 June the funeral of Prime Minis- 1899. Hamilton and the ter Sir Robert Borden was Bishop of Columbia were lon on Parliament Hill may of 1865 and purchased the obliging that congregation held in All Saints Church. present at the opening of well have been inspired by site for a new church there. to build what was claimed to All Saints’, Ottawa on 4 the one he heard playing at What was the dismay of the be a much more modest and If you would like to help February 1900. The new All Saints. builders of Saint Alban’s to simple structure. the Archives preserve the records church was consecrated by All Saints was not the first learn in the spring that its Bate made his money of the Diocese and its parishes, Archbishop Hamilton on 1 Anglican church with which site at the very edge of Daly in a large, very successful why not become a Friend of the February 1914. It was the Henry Bate was connected Street took a sudden dip off family-run wholesale gro- Archives? Your $20 member- only Anglican church in at Ottawa. It was he who the blue clay into a great pit cery firm probably founded ship brings you three issues of the City of Ottawa with a on behalf of the nascent of sand - thereby upsetting by his father Newell Bate the lively, informative Newsletter, carillon of eight bells in the Saint Alban’s Church had all the plans for building a (1842-1909). Bate Sr was a and you will receive a tax receipt upper tower on which hymns approached the Besserer church costing $20,000—a parishioner at Christ Church for further donations above that could be played. Mackenzie Estate deep in the winter vast sum at the time—and Cathedral. Bate junior’s amount. King’s insistence on a caril-

PRAYER MATTERS Let us pray for the election of a new bishop

By Paul Dumbrille For those who will vote I encourage us all to include Ever-present God, source of all wisdom and understanding, be present with those who will take prayers during the process counsel in the Synod of this Diocese for the renewal and mission of your Church. Teach us in all of the selection of a new things to seek first your honour and glory. Guide us to perceive what is right and grant us both the Bishop for the Diocese of courage to pursue it and the grace to accomplish it; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Ottawa. I offer the following prayers for this purpose. For the one who shall be chosen Almighty God, in your divine providence you have appointed various orders in your Church. Give Paul Dumbrille is the your grace, we humbly pray, to the one who will be called to the office and ministry of Bishop for diocesan Anglican your people in this Diocese; and so fill him/her with the truth of your doctrine and clothe him/ Fellowship of Prayer her with holiness of life, that he/she may faithfully serve you, to the Glory of your great Name representative. and for the benefit of your holy Church; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Page 16 • CROSSTALK • March 2020

CALENDAR

Photo Leigh Anne Williams Mar. 1 Mar. 19 Sung Matins Coffee, Company and 9:30 a.m. at Christ Church Conversation Cathedral (414 Sparks St.) 10 am. to noon at St. Mark’s Sung morning prayers are (1606 Fisher Ave., Ottawa) offered in the Quire on the Featuring the Mellon Sisters, first Sunday of each month. a teen singer and pianist.

Choral Compline Prayer Mar. 21 7:30 p.m. at Good Shepherd Lenten Quiet Day (3500 Fallowfield Road, Unit 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (St. Barn- 5) Barrhaven abas, 70 James St. Ottawa) Join us for this beautiful “Sacraments - God Tangi- service of night prayer led ble” with Fr. Matthew Crane by Vocata, a trio of women’s Bring a bag lunch, soup and voices. Experience the music refreshments provided. and rhythms of the Medi- More information : eval Church. Freewill offer- [email protected] ing supports local families in need. fr.stephen@goodshep- Labyrinth Walk herdbarrhaven.ca 7 p.m. at Christ Church Cathedral (414 Sparks St., Mar. 2 Ottawa) Meet the Nominees for We present an introduc- the Episcopal Election tion to meditative labyrinth 7 p.m.- 9:30 p.m. at Trinity walking and offer seasonal Anglican Church, Cornwall, themes to focus our time Ont. (105 Second Street together, providing a rich West) (See story. p. 10) experience for your first or and Indigenous Traditional Mar. 6 Ascension is excited to 100th walk. By donation. Mar. 3 Knowledge. World Day of Prayer introduce a community choir Meet the Nominees for The two-hour workshop 10:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Julian for people with dementia, Mar. 22 the Episcopal Election is free. Snacks and a light of Norwich (8 Withrow Ave., their caregivers, and youth Music for a Sunday Af- 7 p.m.- 9:30 p.m at Church lunch will be provided. Nepean, Ont.) (ages 15-22). Under the ternoon of the Epiphany, (1290 Ogil- Please register with Diana Celebrate a special service skilled direction of Anne 3 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. at St. vie Road Gloucester, Ont.) Poitras at Church of St. prepared by the women of Longworth, choir members John’s, Kanata North (See story. p. 10) Columba Zimbabwe which answers will make beautiful music Celtic music weaves in and (613) 749-5103 the call to Rise! Take your and build meaningful out of readings from Ottawa Mar. 4 stcolumbaanglican@bellnet. mat and walk.. Fellowship relationships. No musical author Darren Jerome’s new Meet the Nominees for ca or with PWRDF rep Jane and refreshments will follow experience required. novel, Lower Town. Master the Episcopal Election Maxwell jane.maxwell@ the service celebration Meeting Wednesdays from of the mandolin Graham 7 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.at St. sympatico.ca julianofnorwichottawa@ Feb. 5 to Apr. 29. Cost: Lindsey and Vocata, a trio Paul’s Anglican Church, gmail.com (613) 224-7178 $75/adult; free for youth. of women’s voices highlight Kanata, (20 Young Road Mar. 5 [email protected] Jerome’s readings for a snap- Kanata, Ont) Meet the Nominees for Mar. 8 shot of Bytown’s history as (See story p. 10) the Episcopal Election St. Luke’s Recital Se- Mar. 12 the toughest lumber town in 7 p.m. - 9:30 p.m at Holy ries: Yunyi Nunu Zhang Coffee, Company and North America. Admission Mapping the Ground We TrinityAnglican Church, (piano) Conversation: by donation. Free park- Stand On Pembroke (68 Renfrew 7:30 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. at 760 Cards and Games Morning ing. barbara33@sympatico. 10:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. at St. Street, Pembroke) Somerset Street W., Ottawa 10 am. to noon at St. Mark’s ca (613) 592-4747 http:// Columba (24 Sandridge Rd (See story p. 10) Join us for an evening of (1606 Fisher Ave., Ottawa) parishofmarch.ca/ Ottawa) piano music by Chopin, This is a new reconciliation Mar. 8 Beethoven and Prokofiev. Mar. 14 Mar. 25 tool designed by PWRDF Blanket Exercise Admission by donation. Electoral Synod - Open- Joyful Sound Ottawa to help Anglicans learn and 12:30 p.m. à 15:30 p.m. www.stlukesottawa.ca ing Eucharist 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at reflect together about our Église St-Alban (454, av. (613) 235-3416 9 a.m. at Christ Church Church of the Ascension, relationship with Indigenous King Edward, entrée sur Cathedral (414 Sparks St. (See details Mar. 11) Peoples. With the help of a Daly), Ottawa Mar. 11 Ottawa). (See story p. 10 ) large map of Canada, we (see story p. 10) Joyful Sound Ottawa Mar. 28 will explore our place in Hélène Goulet, goulet.h@ 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Mar. 18 Retirement reception Canada and learn about gmail.com, 613 728-1242 Church of the Ascension Joyful Sound Ottawa for Bishop John the Doctrine of Discovery (253 Echo Dr., Ottawa) (See details Mar. 11) Chapman (see p. 2)

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